A suggestion; always try to park your vehicles to where your first move is forward. That way if it's dark and slippery you don't have to stop and change directions in the dark to get out, and it keeps you from running over something in the dark.
I would HIGHLY recommend finding some tall fiberglass poles, like for electric fencing, with the ends painted orange to mark out the edges of your driveway. Like you saw with the slash pile, snow can hide things quickly. When you get 2 feet instead of 2" the terrain will be completely hidden no matter how well you think you know the route. Especially if you have a plow obscuring your view at all. I have seen lots of people in the ditch of their own driveway because 12" of snow and a little wind made it look like the path was two feet one way or the other. You might also want to consider marking a couple winch spots at the switchbacks while everything isn't covered in snow. A couple trees that you are fine with hoping to help get around the corners and steep spots. Tied with a ribbon of some sort. You should also have a couple pairs of snowshoes. Both in case you get a truck stuck and need to get up or down the hill and for walking around your house area. They make a huge difference in how much distance you can travel in snow that is knee-deep or more.
In Norwegian «brøytestikker» translates to «snowplowmarker». And I really liked that you put the chains on and drove up…. Mutch better than putting them on when stuck or in the ditch!
@@olavbjrneset5675 I have many relatives in Norway! Some in Konsivinger and others closer to Trondheim. I was there over 20 years ago and took the most beautiful overnight train ride of my life. It was the summer solstice and the train went from Trondheim to Dombas and then to Oslo. I actually just finished off the last of the lefse my mom made for Thanksgiving.
I’m so thankful that y'all have set boundaries for yourselves when it comes to filming/working. Mental health is no joke and should be a top priority so while you don't need permission from anyone I still want to say please take time when y'all need it. So many of us genuinely care for y'all and want only the best for you. Keep up the great work and keep taking care of yourselves! Much love from Michigan.
My first year in Utah, after a storm My neighbor was out in the street sitting in his loader with a bucket full of snow. He said there was no place to put it. I said put it on my lawn. We had a clear street but my two story house was not visible from the street. My kids had a blast .
When we returned from being stationed in Newfoundland for two years, we traveled with a new retiree. He tied a snow shovel to the front of his VW van and said he was going south until someone asked him what it was.
As a videographer, I've always been impressed how you were able to make such great progress while filming at the same time! Editing and shooting video takes sssooooo much time!
Your work ethic is second to none, which is very refreshing in an age of entitlement. It is so rad watching you work so well together and the trust you have in one another :)
Hi Guys, nice job on your build and I watch everyone of your episodes... I do have a couple of ideas for you to consider, and maybe you are planning to do them already....1- heat the shop floor with water and even if your budget doesn't allow for it just get the pex tubing into the concrete floor when you pour, I did this to my shop (3 car 9' ceiling garage) 20yrs ago and it has run flawlessly ever since. I believe you can run up to 750' of 1/2 pex on one 40gal. standard hot water tank for a boiler (this is what I used) here on the Illinois/Wisconsin Lake Michigan border in the heart of winter i consume about a dollar a day for heat ... and 2- when you do the finial install on the wood stove up in the living space, build it up on a 12" platform and heat your water in the platform (the wood stove will do it automatically for free) for both bathing and the floor in the shop.... I really wish i was a few years younger because id be right up there with you guys doing the same.... Paul and Christine
You two continue to amaze me... My mate and I would have never thought of the planning that goes into those inconsequential little details. You are well ahead of the game. -pp
You are two of the hardest working and honest people I have ever seen. If I lived in Idaho I would be there helping you! Never stop being who you are!!!
Consider framing and drywalling a 1 hour fire separation between the two different occupancies you have created: the living/sleeping area separated from the the garage/shop occupancies where flammable liquids/materials are stored. This would need to go up to the underside of the roof and include a 1 hour fire rated self closing door at the top of the stairs.
@@luckyx16 Temporary would be fine. It would also serve as a way of getting out in case they really get snow dumped on them. A couple feet of snow and a little wind blowing it toward their door could mean the primary doors would be buried. Hard to shovel your way out from the inside!
@@db-ws9yn I could not agree more, but having lived in a second floor apartment with an outside staircase in the past, getting burried in with snow is a nonissue, as the same thing that blows the snow up against the door, also clears most of it away.
@@luckyx16 I wasn't so worried about the outside stair being snow-covered. More thinking that if they are someplace that can have snow building up so it is multiple feet thick that ground-level doors can get blocked fairly quickly. My friend who keeps his snowmobiles at a farm in the U.P. of Michigan stores them on the second floor of a barn. The barn has a ramp and stairs to get people and the machines down to wherever snow top-level happens to be. One year you could walk right up to the second-story door without the ramp. Great for sledding, not so good for driving or walking! :) I'm not sure what type of snow they can expect but the mountains around there can end up with many, many feet of snow that never melts. If that happens they might not want or be able to clear it all the way down to the current ground level.
I had to spend two years up in Maine while I was in the Navy. I don’t like snow, I don’t like being out in snow, I don’t like driving in snow, I don’t like walking in snow. This is why I live in Texas. And then last winter it snowed and killed the electricity for two days. Your video reminded me of how much I don’t like snow.
Life vs Play mentally switches A LOT more drastically the older you get....at least it did for me. College days I was invincible. Thirties, everything was still fun but proceeded with caution & educated myself more before taking any leaps. Forties, proceeds with caution AND takes extra steps to not cause harm/injury! Also, as I've matured I think losing friends & family due to things that could've been prevented definitely makes me more aware of how one small careless/overlooked mistake can change everything. My husband & I work together & I enjoy watching you two work, learn & grow together. This experience will carry you through your life in a much better way.
I like this channel because they both seem very Authentic....not a-lot of scripted BS....I enjoy your videos, yall are a great couple....a-lot to be very proud of...
You keep bringing back great memories for me! Winter of 1968-1969 I visited Crestline, Rim of the World, Arrowhead and Big Bear quite a bit. Chaining up my International Harvester 4x4 pickup w/ camper shell, jingling up and down the north side (before the Silverwood Lake was built). There is nothing quite like pressing the brakes gently but urgently, turning the steering wheel and plowing straight ahead .... then getting out and under, digging out of the soft landing. Really enjoy your problem solving, your teamwork, the enthusiasm and honesty about making this all work out. The four of you really brighten up my mood. Thank you! (I'd hug you if I could:-)
You need a break now and then but wow is was so nice to see the dogs going up and down the stairs. Now they can be with you all the time and they looked so happy about that. Enjoy the coming snow. Cheers!!!
We would chain up all four tires on a 4x4 F-150 to get up our mile long up hill driveway in north central Idaho , esp. when the ice got thick with lots of fresh snow on top of it .It would take awhile to get up the road but we never got stuck . Have fun on your amazing adventures ...
Road edge reflective markers (snow pole) will be essential once snow begins accumulate on your access route. Additionally, survey for access route for alternative pathway with a gradient that is less hazardous. If this involves clearing vegetation, grading, and surfacing, it will be well worth it in the long run. On my ranch, we invested in external storage containers as alternative to building structures.
Get a few pairs of Micro Spikes or Snow Cleats to but over your boots. Keep a pair in your truck incase you get stuck on a slippery road and need to get out. Use them when walking around your property where there is ice everywhere. I have multiple pairs. They just slip over your boots.
Great job y'all! the grind is real and you are making great progress! Take care of yourselves on this journey. You'll be there before you know it. Being dried in is such a huge win for working this time of year. Good things to come!
You guys and one foot of the grid , you can’t contain us, and life uncontained are my favourites,, no smut talk between yourselves,no prancing around in bikinis or skimpy clothes, no full on makeup ……., just honest, raw, non cringing filming. Your Brutal honesty and humour is cute. And Courtney, your laugh is so endearing. Good on you guys,, getting the thumbs up for all the right reasons.
My mom and dad built a log home in the middle of 68 acres of woods in PA themselves over 22 yrs as their funds allowed and now live there full time. Their lane to their house is like yours. Sometimes they have to park at the bottom of their lane (the lane is 1/2 mile long) and walk in to their home pulling sleds. One thing they do have are barrels every 50 feet or so filled with ashes to spread on the lane for traction. I’ve hiked into their house many times pulling sleds in several inches of snow. In January and February it is very common for them to never leave their house to go into town for 2 or 3 weeks. Just a suggestion for the barrel of ashes!
It's always time to take a break. Glad you got the chance to get some pressing tasks complete and can't wait to see the next installment of your progress!
a $0.02 comment from the peanut gallery- on the plastic ceiling/blown in insulation- be sure you don't end up with insulation between the plastic and the bottoms of the joists. I'd recommend making sure the plastic is taught and has plenty of staples, doesn't sag anywhere.... if you get clumps under the joists, makes getting the drywall in place a bit more difficult. I sort of had a learning experience along those lines :) Looks like fun (and quite a task)! Stay warm :)
How cool would it be if you could detach the camper for situations like this? Then you can attach a trailer or something to the RAM pick-up, for transporting goods
Grew up in snow and hated every minute of it. Moved to the Southeast and never looked back. Great job realizing that you needed to take time out to get more prepared for winter.
@@AmbitionStrikes Grew up on a farm in upstate NY. Had to do chores in knee deep snow and -20 degree weather. Definitely takes the fun out of snow. Best of luck in the winter elements!
We take this stuff for granted up north. I cannot imagine being nervous driving in winter. The conditions you are dealing with look pretty mellow. I encourage you to keep pushing yourselves and your comfort zone will shift.
Wow you two are awesome and extremely hard workers! Impressive what you have accomplished in such a short period! Building is one thing, but filming and editing on top of that is nothing short of amazing!
When you get to the electrical installation of your building, I suggest you consider using the WAGO lever-nuts instead of wire-nuts to connect the cables/wires. They make a positive and firm connection. And by connecting the wires individually they increase safety, since you do not need to disassemble and reassemble the whole bundle when you want to add or delete wires. Even changing and/or adding light fixtures is so much easier and safer.
Yay! Watching this come together has been amazing !! Good to see the dogs aren’t scared to go up and down now they can hang out with you guys more. So excited!!!
For very little snow when it is mostly icy, take a bag of sand, stones or just the ash from your stove, and just spread a little on the ice. And naturally a snow shovel for snow conditions, bur other then that your Land Cruiser (Lexus) is the tool for the job. We had once a party at remote location in sauna, and a bunch of foreigners (possibly danes) had a rear wheel drive american van and it was a bit above 0 degrees Celsius, they could not get up a hillside just like yours, I took a couple of buckets of ash and they were on their way, and to make it easier on all our FWD Celicas, I gave a couple of shopping bags of ash in case of problems ...
That GX did a good job considering you were towing around 5000 lbs up a steep hill in the snow ice and mud. I have a 200 series Land Cruiser and those are seriously good vehicles. GX is a great choice for a capable reliable vehicle.
Great news, cut wood and insulation, a staircase and supplies from town, awesome to see your focusing on what is needed now. I hope a day of relaxation is in order before the snow flies for good. I hope you have a good emergency backpack in your vehicles with food, water, first aid, heat and some basic equipment and tools incase, may bring some peace of mind. Everything is so new to you both and you are learning as you go, in time as your experiences turn to routines you will find calm and things will slow down.
Chains on the front of that military truck and a load of rocks in the bed would render it pretty unstoppable…I would think. Chains are a pain but sometimes nothing else will get you home. When I was a kid we kept a truck chained all winter that we used to get the 5 miles back and forth to the highway.
You guys are doing good, you may want to consider chains for the LMTV, you'll be surprised at what that truck can handle. Also, as your stairs are concerned, an idea for you is spiral stairs as a space saver.
Super good idea to wear those tyvek suits and goggles for insulating. Fiberglass slivers are no fun. You guys rock!! Exciting steps are coming soon!! Building is my favorite thing to do.
I would have been surprised had you not felt a little overwhelmed. Just enjoy the experience. There is no task that is as dire as getting you out of the snow and elements... which you have successfully accomplished. So, the first chance of lots of snow you absolutely should get the tracked vehicle out. Ok, I am a little selfish, I just want to see the track thingy in the snow lol. Love the stairs!
Making decent progress. When you make your permanent stairs think about turning the bottom 4' tall section underneath into a dog house. Gives the fur babies a safe place of their own.
Studded tires are a must through the winter. When driving in snow/ice go with enough momentum to plow through but not so much you can't turn. And don't stop.😁
My pole barn has 1.5" foam board cut to fit between the wall girts that a previous owner installed. I might add fiberglass over it at a later date.There has got to be a way around the double vapor barrier problem to gain another ~R6-R10. Mine does not have vapor barrier.
You have been busy. That is not a storm, just a nice fall. Chains are great but maybe snow tires for this time of year? Floor heating is great, put a temp railing at least against the wall perlins.
Thanks for producing this vid. It's great, you understand, it's ok to NOT record stuff and just DO life. Y'all make me proud as if I was your Dad. Pet the pooches for me.
It looks beautiful in the snow. The place is looking great and co.ing along just fine. You be finish before you know it and it will be well worth the effort. Waiting to see those tracks in action Hope you work on your power of positivity Courtney, it can be exhilarating. 😁
Tech tip #3477 .. for starting fires fast .. harvest some of your sawdust and add a small amount of diesel to it. Makes starting fires very quick!
A suggestion; always try to park your vehicles to where your first move is forward. That way if it's dark and slippery you don't have to stop and change directions in the dark to get out, and it keeps you from running over something in the dark.
That is an excellent tip!!
When Riley asks "are you ready?" what he really means is "Times up, you better be ready." Love the channel!!!
I would HIGHLY recommend finding some tall fiberglass poles, like for electric fencing, with the ends painted orange to mark out the edges of your driveway. Like you saw with the slash pile, snow can hide things quickly. When you get 2 feet instead of 2" the terrain will be completely hidden no matter how well you think you know the route. Especially if you have a plow obscuring your view at all. I have seen lots of people in the ditch of their own driveway because 12" of snow and a little wind made it look like the path was two feet one way or the other.
You might also want to consider marking a couple winch spots at the switchbacks while everything isn't covered in snow. A couple trees that you are fine with hoping to help get around the corners and steep spots. Tied with a ribbon of some sort.
You should also have a couple pairs of snowshoes. Both in case you get a truck stuck and need to get up or down the hill and for walking around your house area. They make a huge difference in how much distance you can travel in snow that is knee-deep or more.
Those are all excellent tips. Thank you so much!
@@AmbitionStrikes Thanks for the continued inspiration!
That’s several seasons of hard lessons all well articulated in one post! Nice job.
In Norwegian «brøytestikker» translates to «snowplowmarker». And I really liked that you put the chains on and drove up…. Mutch better than putting them on when stuck or in the ditch!
@@olavbjrneset5675 I have many relatives in Norway! Some in Konsivinger and others closer to Trondheim. I was there over 20 years ago and took the most beautiful overnight train ride of my life. It was the summer solstice and the train went from Trondheim to Dombas and then to Oslo. I actually just finished off the last of the lefse my mom made for Thanksgiving.
I’m so thankful that y'all have set boundaries for yourselves when it comes to filming/working. Mental health is no joke and should be a top priority so while you don't need permission from anyone I still want to say please take time when y'all need it. So many of us genuinely care for y'all and want only the best for you. Keep up the great work and keep taking care of yourselves! Much love from Michigan.
My first year in Utah, after a storm My neighbor was out in the street sitting in his loader with a bucket full of snow. He said there was no place to put it. I said put it on my lawn. We had a clear street but my two story house was not visible from the street. My kids had a blast .
When we returned from being stationed in Newfoundland for two years, we traveled with a new retiree. He tied a snow shovel to the front of his VW van and said he was going south until someone asked him what it was.
😂
Big snow little snow. Little snow big snow.
I love you guys watched so many of your videos I feel like an old friend thanks for sharing !
Like you said.... Just have fun!
As a videographer, I've always been impressed how you were able to make such great progress while filming at the same time! Editing and shooting video takes sssooooo much time!
As you know, it takes A LOT to do both! We had a great little reset this week and are excited to get back to it.
Your work ethic is second to none, which is very refreshing in an age of entitlement. It is so rad watching you work so well together and the trust you have in one another :)
Hi Guys, nice job on your build and I watch everyone of your episodes... I do have a couple of ideas for you to consider, and maybe you are planning to do them already....1- heat the shop floor with water and even if your budget doesn't allow for it just get the pex tubing into the concrete floor when you pour, I did this to my shop (3 car 9' ceiling garage) 20yrs ago and it has run flawlessly ever since. I believe you can run up to 750' of 1/2 pex on one 40gal. standard hot water tank for a boiler (this is what I used) here on the Illinois/Wisconsin Lake Michigan border in the heart of winter i consume about a dollar a day for heat ... and 2- when you do the finial install on the wood stove up in the living space, build it up on a 12" platform and heat your water in the platform (the wood stove will do it automatically for free) for both bathing and the floor in the shop.... I really wish i was a few years younger because id be right up there with you guys doing the same.... Paul and Christine
I have a ondemand water heater and a pump heats everything and then you have a water heater also. they didn't run foam down to frost line.
Elevating the wood stove serves another purpose...it's a back saver, less bending over.
You two continue to amaze me... My mate and I would have never thought of the planning that goes into those inconsequential little details. You are well ahead of the game. -pp
Love the honesty especially with the comment replies. You guys are doing great work. I have binge watched for 3 days.!
WHAT A CAN DO TEAM……..IMPRESSIVE👍🏻👍🏻
You are two of the hardest working and honest people I have ever seen. If I lived in Idaho I would be there helping you! Never stop being who you are!!!
Thank you so much! We feel much better going into this storm more prepared.
You are adapting, improvising and overcoming all challenges with a great attitude. I salute you.
Consider framing and drywalling a 1 hour fire separation between the two different occupancies you have created: the living/sleeping area separated from the the garage/shop occupancies where flammable liquids/materials are stored. This would need to go up to the underside of the roof and include a 1 hour fire rated self closing door at the top of the stairs.
Ideally, there would be an egress path that didn't pass through the shop as well. Having only one exit would make me nervous as well.
Temporary stairs? I believe they still have plans of doing the outside stairs.
@@luckyx16 Temporary would be fine. It would also serve as a way of getting out in case they really get snow dumped on them. A couple feet of snow and a little wind blowing it toward their door could mean the primary doors would be buried. Hard to shovel your way out from the inside!
@@db-ws9yn I could not agree more, but having lived in a second floor apartment with an outside staircase in the past, getting burried in with snow is a nonissue, as the same thing that blows the snow up against the door, also clears most of it away.
@@luckyx16 I wasn't so worried about the outside stair being snow-covered. More thinking that if they are someplace that can have snow building up so it is multiple feet thick that ground-level doors can get blocked fairly quickly. My friend who keeps his snowmobiles at a farm in the U.P. of Michigan stores them on the second floor of a barn. The barn has a ramp and stairs to get people and the machines down to wherever snow top-level happens to be. One year you could walk right up to the second-story door without the ramp. Great for sledding, not so good for driving or walking! :)
I'm not sure what type of snow they can expect but the mountains around there can end up with many, many feet of snow that never melts. If that happens they might not want or be able to clear it all the way down to the current ground level.
I had to spend two years up in Maine while I was in the Navy. I don’t like snow, I don’t like being out in snow, I don’t like driving in snow, I don’t like walking in snow. This is why I live in Texas. And then last winter it snowed and killed the electricity for two days. Your video reminded me of how much I don’t like snow.
A lot of challenges ahead. I'm sure you will tackle each and every one without concerns. Looks awesome. Thanks for sharing
I'm totally enamored with these video's you guys give us. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Life vs Play mentally switches A LOT more drastically the older you get....at least it did for me. College days I was invincible. Thirties, everything was still fun but proceeded with caution & educated myself more before taking any leaps. Forties, proceeds with caution AND takes extra steps to not cause harm/injury! Also, as I've matured I think losing friends & family due to things that could've been prevented definitely makes me more aware of how one small careless/overlooked mistake can change everything. My husband & I work together & I enjoy watching you two work, learn & grow together. This experience will carry you through your life in a much better way.
I like this channel because they both seem very Authentic....not a-lot of scripted BS....I enjoy your videos, yall are a great couple....a-lot to be very proud of...
Thanks so much for supporting the channel! ☺️
You keep bringing back great memories for me! Winter of 1968-1969 I visited Crestline, Rim of the World, Arrowhead and Big Bear quite a bit. Chaining up my International Harvester 4x4 pickup w/ camper shell, jingling up and down the north side (before the Silverwood Lake was built). There is nothing quite like pressing the brakes gently but urgently, turning the steering wheel and plowing straight ahead .... then getting out and under, digging out of the soft landing. Really enjoy your problem solving, your teamwork, the enthusiasm and honesty about making this all work out. The four of you really brighten up my mood. Thank you! (I'd hug you if I could:-)
As long as we keep finding a soft landing I'm in!! 😉 -Courtney
You're a lovely couple. Thanks for including the real life emotions. It makes you two more genuine. ❤️
You need a break now and then but wow is was so nice to see the dogs going up and down the stairs. Now they can be with you all the time and they looked so happy about that. Enjoy the coming snow. Cheers!!!
It's Definitely a New Learning curve.. You Both are Inventive , You'll Ace this and Become Old Hands at it in No Time... Carry On Folks
I have been binge watching your channel. I LOVE IT!!! you two are so awesome
We would chain up all four tires on a 4x4 F-150 to get up our mile long up hill driveway in north central Idaho , esp. when the ice got thick with lots of fresh snow on top of it .It would take awhile to get up the road but we never got stuck . Have fun on your amazing adventures ...
You two are a match made in heaven. You both compliment each other. Very loving couple. You have my respect and prayers. All the best going forward.
Love all the work you guys do and show us !
Road edge reflective markers (snow pole) will be essential once snow begins accumulate on your access route.
Additionally, survey for access route for alternative pathway with a gradient that is less hazardous. If this involves clearing vegetation, grading, and surfacing, it will be well worth it in the long run.
On my ranch, we invested in external storage containers as alternative to building structures.
This is so awesome!! Keep going, stay warm and be safe👍
Get a few pairs of Micro Spikes or Snow Cleats to but over your boots. Keep a pair in your truck incase you get stuck on a slippery road and need to get out. Use them when walking around your property where there is ice everywhere. I have multiple pairs. They just slip over your boots.
Great job y'all! the grind is real and you are making great progress! Take care of yourselves on this journey. You'll be there before you know it. Being dried in is such a huge win for working this time of year. Good things to come!
For the first 8 feet of your interior walls in your shop area, I have always used either OSB or plywood that way I can install things anywhere I want.
Good Morning to you both. It is just fine with your videos. Just keep up the good work. 🤗
You guys are awesome. Godspeed.
You guys and one foot of the grid , you can’t contain us, and life uncontained are my favourites,, no smut talk between yourselves,no prancing around in bikinis or skimpy clothes, no full on makeup ……., just honest, raw, non cringing filming. Your Brutal honesty and humour is cute. And Courtney, your laugh is so endearing. Good on you guys,, getting the thumbs up for all the right reasons.
An elevator can be made using a garage door opener mounted vertically.
Great update…looking good, stay warm, take care !
Worse than drywall almost! Great job you guys! Take care. Tom
My mom and dad built a log home in the middle of 68 acres of woods in PA themselves over 22 yrs as their funds allowed and now live there full time. Their lane to their house is like yours. Sometimes they have to park at the bottom of their lane (the lane is 1/2 mile long) and walk in to their home pulling sleds. One thing they do have are barrels every 50 feet or so filled with ashes to spread on the lane for traction. I’ve hiked into their house many times pulling sleds in several inches of snow. In January and February it is very common for them to never leave their house to go into town for 2 or 3 weeks. Just a suggestion for the barrel of ashes!
Thank you for sharing!
I just noticed the typo at the end about the barrel of ashes. Hahaha I edited it. Hahaha
Love watching your progress. Woohoo!
The “Barn-Do” is coming together nicely.
Love watching you guys. I’m a big diy-er so it’s fun watching you do all these projects. Keep up the great videos.
Thanks for watching! ☺️
It's always time to take a break. Glad you got the chance to get some pressing tasks complete and can't wait to see the next installment of your progress!
Thanks for taking us all along.
No worries on not filming. So glad you got a ton done! Looking forward to the winter and your adventures!
Hey Guys! Sometimes a break is needed. Love the dogs reaction to being up in the apartment. Best of luck this winter.
You have so many miracles. why? Because you're such hard workers! God blesses those who help themselves!
a $0.02 comment from the peanut gallery- on the plastic ceiling/blown in insulation- be sure you don't end up with insulation between the plastic and the bottoms of the joists. I'd recommend making sure the plastic is taught and has plenty of staples, doesn't sag anywhere.... if you get clumps under the joists, makes getting the drywall in place a bit more difficult.
I sort of had a learning experience along those lines :)
Looks like fun (and quite a task)! Stay warm :)
Excellent point! We put some 2x4s up to sandwich the plastic and prevent that from happening!
My favorite channel 👍🏼
It’s wonderful to see the dogs 🐕 get a staircase to use.
Thanks!
Enjoyed watching GOD BLESS 🙌
You two are awesome keep the adventures coming!
Good on you!
Another great video. God bless you both.
How cool would it be if you could detach the camper for situations like this? Then you can attach a trailer or something to the RAM pick-up, for transporting goods
Grew up in snow and hated every minute of it. Moved to the Southeast and never looked back. Great job realizing that you needed to take time out to get more prepared for winter.
It's funny how some people absolutely love the snow and others hate it! If we ever find ourselves hating it we'll come join you!
Just moved from the PNW to East Tennessee ourselves...
@@AmbitionStrikes Grew up on a farm in upstate NY. Had to do chores in knee deep snow and -20 degree weather. Definitely takes the fun out of snow. Best of luck in the winter elements!
Deep snow & cold Wx keep the riff raff away
We take this stuff for granted up north. I cannot imagine being nervous driving in winter. The conditions you are dealing with look pretty mellow.
I encourage you to keep pushing yourselves and your comfort zone will shift.
That is a great way to think of it! It’s easy to choose comfort but being uncomfortable is how we grow!
@@AmbitionStrikes for the most part, snow is soft. the worst that will happen is you will get stuck and have to get un-stuck. bring a shovel!
Go for it!
Awesome progress once again. Thanks for the update! Cheers from Canada
Nice build and the grauge doors are nice one of a kind we like whatching you guys
I'm suppose to be drywalling my basement......been procrastinating for months! You guys are making good progress!
Wow you two are awesome and extremely hard workers! Impressive what you have accomplished in such a short period! Building is one thing, but filming and editing on top of that is nothing short of amazing!
Keep it up. Love to see the progress and the two of you working together…..Jim and Judy in Texas❤️
Thanks for this vidéo ...😍😍😍👍
When you get to the electrical installation of your building, I suggest you consider using the WAGO lever-nuts instead of wire-nuts to connect the cables/wires. They make a positive and firm connection. And by connecting the wires individually they increase safety, since you do not need to disassemble and reassemble the whole bundle when you want to add or delete wires. Even changing and/or adding light fixtures is so much easier and safer.
Yes. I'm a big fan of WAGO connectors too.
wire nuts are fine if done correctly. not worth replacing
Yay! Watching this come together has been amazing !! Good to see the dogs aren’t scared to go up and down now they can hang out with you guys more. So excited!!!
Aw...happy dogs, life is good.
You all are doing a wonderful job. It takes awhile to get used to the North Idaho snow, especially in the mountains. Keep up the good work.
Great job you two can't wait for the next one thank you really enjoyed never miss one.
For very little snow when it is mostly icy, take a bag of sand, stones or just the ash from your stove, and just spread a little on the ice. And naturally a snow shovel for snow conditions, bur other then that your Land Cruiser (Lexus) is the tool for the job. We had once a party at remote location in sauna, and a bunch of foreigners (possibly danes) had a rear wheel drive american van and it was a bit above 0 degrees Celsius, they could not get up a hillside just like yours, I took a couple of buckets of ash and they were on their way, and to make it easier on all our FWD Celicas, I gave a couple of shopping bags of ash in case of problems ...
Excellent
That GX did a good job considering you were towing around 5000 lbs up a steep hill in the snow ice and mud. I have a 200 series Land Cruiser and those are seriously good vehicles. GX is a great choice for a capable reliable vehicle.
Noooo never stop making video. You are my inspiration 🥺🥺🥺🥺
That Lexus IS a great SUV. Great driving. You will be so happy to get your apartment all cozy and warm.
We are SO glad to have the GX. It’s a beast in the snow!
Great news, cut wood and insulation, a staircase and supplies from town, awesome to see your focusing on what is needed now. I hope a day of relaxation is in order before the snow flies for good. I hope you have a good emergency backpack in your vehicles with food, water, first aid, heat and some basic equipment and tools incase, may bring some peace of mind. Everything is so new to you both and you are learning as you go, in time as your experiences turn to routines you will find calm and things will slow down.
Love seeing the progress!
Chains on the front of that military truck and a load of rocks in the bed would render it pretty unstoppable…I would think. Chains are a pain but sometimes nothing else will get you home. When I was a kid we kept a truck chained all winter that we used to get the 5 miles back and forth to the highway.
I really enjoy watching your journey. And yea, winter... That's a thing! Good luck with it all!!
Love the map gas stove starter :)
Well done you guys. You are doing an amazing job 👏
You guys are doing good, you may want to consider chains for the LMTV, you'll be surprised at what that truck can handle. Also, as your stairs are concerned, an idea for you is spiral stairs as a space saver.
Super good idea to wear those tyvek suits and goggles for insulating. Fiberglass slivers are no fun. You guys rock!! Exciting steps are coming soon!! Building is my favorite thing to do.
I would have been surprised had you not felt a little overwhelmed. Just enjoy the experience. There is no task that is as dire as getting you out of the snow and elements... which you have successfully accomplished. So, the first chance of lots of snow you absolutely should get the tracked vehicle out. Ok, I am a little selfish, I just want to see the track thingy in the snow lol. Love the stairs!
I think we might get to test the tracks this week!!!
Great to see a couple love working together can,t wait till you get the jeep up and going
Making decent progress. When you make your permanent stairs think about turning the bottom 4' tall section underneath into a dog house. Gives the fur babies a safe place of their own.
That is an awesome idea!
exciting
You guys are awsome !
Studded tires are a must through the winter. When driving in snow/ice go with enough momentum to plow through but not so much you can't turn. And don't stop.😁
My pole barn has 1.5" foam board cut to fit between the wall girts that a previous owner installed. I might add fiberglass over it at a later date.There has got to be a way around the double vapor barrier problem to gain another ~R6-R10. Mine does not have vapor barrier.
You two deserved a break for putting so much work on filming the whole thing. Still a great content to watch so no worries 👍👍👍🇵🇭
DUDES I LOVE YOUR FREAKIN CHANNEL!
You have been busy. That is not a storm, just a nice fall. Chains are great but maybe snow tires for this time of year?
Floor heating is great, put a temp railing at least against the wall perlins.
We put snow tires on it a few weeks ago. They are great!
I took forward to theses videos every week
Thanks for producing this vid. It's great, you understand, it's ok to NOT record stuff and just DO life. Y'all make me proud as if I was your Dad. Pet the pooches for me.
It looks beautiful in the snow.
The place is looking great and co.ing along just fine. You be finish before you know it and it will be well worth the effort.
Waiting to see those tracks in action
Hope you work on your power of positivity Courtney, it can be exhilarating.
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