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[@phoenixsx1]

A man, that can build his own house and take care of his family is someone that is well respected...👍🏿

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you!

[@crisantoalipala5416]

Well said sir..

[@musicguitar]

I agree. #mangoals

[@jonathanconstancio1694]

You look like you have found your inner peace. That is admirable. Keep up the great work and continue taking care of that beautiful family. Much love from Texas!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thanks!

[@joelwilman8712]

You sir are one hell of a man. Not because of what you have built with your own hands, but more importantly, the respect and love you demonstrate for your wife. Very inspirational and impressive.

[@marcryvon]

You're doing great sir. Taking a break of hard work on your own porch with your companion dog besides you is priceless. Well deserved.

[@Starlight_GT]

I just watched your latest video of you cutting the concrete and removing the 5 footings that you just had installed because they weren't as strong as you liked and they had settled over time because the snow load was far greater than you anticipated. The video showed how much work went into removing them and careful not to ruin the existing slab. Hindsight is such a wonderful thing

[@cherpylatina]

When my sis bought her home in the blue mountains. My dad (76) sat on the chair on her back porch and said -"There's nothing like sitting on your rocking chair, looking out on your land." My boys and I are going to get out lil land and build our homestead. (5acres) for city folk its alot. Your vid inspires us so much. Thanks for sharing

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you for watching!

[@mikeramsay7682]

I rarely comment on anything, but, I admire your fortitude and perseverance. I've followed you for quite a while and watched you work through what you've been handed on all of your projects... Nice job, time and again. I can tell you, and your family are great down to earth people. The Ranch is coming along very nicely. Ignore the negativity and keep on keepin' on! Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you for your positive comment!

[@autumnortiz6782]

I love this show. It's like watching the tv show the Walton's again. I like your family's pioneering spirit.

[@hikazeyattis3828]

Reminds me of my family, so amazing you have the skill to make a house on your land, and being a family man, such a sweetheart to your kids and wife. Hope the best for you, will be great when you get all the things to keep the land self sustaining@

[@JulieAndersonJewels]

It was very heart warming seeing your family with you, enjoying your homestead together. You’re awesome!

[@lindaleduke5016]

I think life would be a lot nicer if we all had front porches. Ours has always been a gathering place for family and friends. A glass of iced tea and a good book transforms it into my favorite vacation spot.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I couldn't agree more!

[@jock364]

I do appreciate your openness about how you feel about things. It adds something extra to your story.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you!

[@charlibrown2012]

I hope to someday find a man as family-oriented and loving and industrious as you you are truly One in a Million. Your wife is very blessed to have you for her husband

[@liberyone5185]

Nice to see ya with your beautiful family enjoying the latest fruit of your labor.

[@jonnyb13456]

It's such a long road when your working on your own home. Great job.

[@fireghost2978]

This is the reason y i. Subscribe to u..thank u for sharing this....love the new porche....

[@MrRDFORD]

I can see a kind of satisfaction in your demeanor with Cedar really planning out landscape and the family sitting around the porch. I'm sure Cedar has many great ideas for the place and it puts a smile on your face when Cedar can visually see and touch those come to life for her. Keep it up, the dream is coming together. ENJOY

[@rosemaryhoffman4115]

Totally totally amazing what a wonderful life you and your family are going to have in that beautiful little house that you made, love you all my prayers are with you and may you keep healthy always.💕💕🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you!

[@masterdanprice2904]

You have got the life my friend. Great job with the family and the homestead

[@DAVID-3hoch3]

Im from Germany and would love to build my own House and Garden. Im 20 now. But maybe in a few years i can start with it. Thank you for the inspiration. Love it. !!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you!

[@mobayguy]

Brother - You've got a blessed life & a Wonderful family - You've done a great life's work that'll be a legacy for generations. Hope the homestead is everything you want it to be. Bless you all - Peace

[@WildWonderfulOffGrid]

Ruger certainly looks happy on the front porch. I think it's safe to say he approves! Great job on the pour!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you...

[@doogssmee9742]

Its so good to see you and your family enjoying what you have made for them ....... cant wait until your all moved in ... Take care all

[@mandbhomestead]

Porch looks great, well done. I am happy to see that the family and you were able to take a day and enjoy that great property. Glad to hear that Ruger is better. Thanks for sharing. See ya on the next video.

[@charlesburkhart800]

So quiet, so nice, you all have a beautiful property.

[@savyourselffreedom2149]

Hello from australia always a sign of a good person , taking great care of your dog happy for your familly in there new home

[@gigglesilly17]

It was cool seeing you guys all being a family on your porch after it was done.

[@creedbarnett4948]

Putting the porch to good use from the start. Heath, it's amazing how relaxed you seem now that its finished!

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Sometimes it's good to just sit, do nothing and enjoy life, my wife reminds me all the time.

[@lebronjordan802]

Great to see you with your family! Nice to see you relaxing a little bit, you've been working hard Red!!! 👍

[@davidjames6832]

Ruger is such a special Dog. He just adores you and is a very happy Dog.

[@Gizzard4400]

Thanks Rod. And you take such good care of your dog

[@MsTina-dk6ok]

Coming along nicely happy to see Cedar giving the ok on the front porch can't wait to see the end results

[@markmortensen4341]

Looks really good and I'm glad your wife enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

[@niniandsunny1353]

Much needed break for you. I can tell you both love one another very much. Its wonderful to see.

[@jkhenderson1]

Looking great! I love the porch! Oh! The flower bed idea is awesome! It's going to look so adorable!

[@trucking-trading]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down? People will hate no matter what you do, man awesome work and keep going.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thanks!

[@thondupandrugtsang]

Huge respect to you on your build and living with nature.

[@ceahorse56]

Poor pup but he's looking good now! Oh we love our porch, only relaxing and eating is allow! I vote for a porch swing or glider and a table with chairs plus extra seating!!! I have clematis growing in front of my porch, they are so pretty and come back year after year. I'm sure Cedar knows how much you cherish her! She is so pretty and looks like a little girl herself!

[@gregoutcalt6773]

Of all the KZbin channels I subscribe to and videos I view, I enjoy yurs more than any others, can’t wait for the next one. Thank You for all the time you invest into yur videos.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

That means a lot Greg! Thanks for watching!

[@pollyanne9973]

I always look forward to your videos....and so much has been achieved . I remember when you first bought the land and look at it now....you are sitting on the base of your porch. You deserve to sit and relax a little, you have worked so hard. I look forward to watching the place grow as you continue to work on your home and land. All the best and respect. From the UK

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you for the support!

[@paolodevilla6493]

Spending hours watching your videos inspire me a lot and nurtures me too. Nice work there!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you for watching!

[@diversifiedacreshomestead102]

Looking great brother. That porch and landscaping will really add to the masterpiece you have created.

[@greggwoods7173]

Its starting to look pretty civilized around there! Your porch came out great.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Uh oh...

[@eddiewatson3759]

i have to ask you people with the thumbs down and rude comments why do you watch.we here love what he does and he does a great job,do you not have anything els to do go somewere els

[@garymatson6503]

Looks life ur ranch is starting to come together. Good job. I am proud of u.

[@garymatson6503]

Life should be LIKE.

[@bobcat9314]

Good to see you just sitting and enjoying the fruits of your labor..it's ok to kick your feet up ..that is just as important as working hard

[@dd2980]

Hats tipped to ya.. thanks for the motivation...u truly are Kool people's in my book

[@bridgieoh9326]

I would have had all the family put their footprints or handprints in the wet concrete. Maybe off to one side. Starting with dad down to youngest, then doggie paws and the year. 😊

[@teresapadrick7]

BridgieOh I LOVE your idea! Perfect on a homestead....

[@kathyyoung1774]

Can still do that with stepping stones.

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

Ohh The porch is fantastic!! I'm for 2 porch swings too :-) Good to see you relaxing :-) Everyone seemed to love it too !!

[@kvksed]

I love how you and your wife respect each other

[@bigd95822]

We had those grass seeds shaped like arrowheads around my house growing up in Calif. It also gets in their noses and ears, you can tell when they start shaking their heads and sneezing a lot for no reason. The patio pad looks great. I could totally see what cedar was describing with the flower beds. Honeysuckle would be nice climbing the posts, but you're going to have to deal with bee stings when the grandkids come along. You might consider putting in a fixed firepit too. it's going to look great once the grass grows in, and the area where the septic is will be a nice football/soccer field.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I want to build a big covered sitting area around the fir pit for cooking outside in the summer.

[@themaldivian4115]

Watching u my man. Despite everything family is everything bruh.. Your my superman

[@christinedahlmann4295]

Looks awesome. You and your family will enjoy having it done and some place to hang out all together.

[@Lowtin]

you talking about the dog was the sweetest thing :)

[@JF32304]

I love this channel, Heath. Way to go! Beautiful family. 👍 Edit: I don't skip the ads on this channel. Help the guy out.

[@stephenmartin8587]

CONGRATS ON WHAT YOU GUYS HAVE DONE IT LOOKS BRILLIANT

[@melissaurrutia6900]

Enjoy your videos! Nice work! One step closer to calling it home!

[@jacquettabanana]

What an absolutely beautiful family.

[@justlooking8820]

Love the laid back attitude NOTHING needs to be perfect I hope and pray I turn my 42 acres in Michigan into something like your creating I just wish it was in those beautiful mountains your in GODS COUNTRY

[@sweetkellymay]

Kids hand-prints in concrete are priceless...

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Agreed!

[@joopterwijn]

Nice to see you enjoy the shade! Keep up the good work!

[@bigguns45acp]

The porch came out great. A big front porch is a requirement when we build our homested house as well. A big covered front porch and an enclosed back porch and along with an attached covered grilling area on the back porch for me.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

A homestead without a porch isn't a homestead.

[@artmieseelizabeth8074]

I genuinely enjoy watching your videos. This is so cool. Thank you ☺️

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

Concrete looks really good. Like how you did the expansion joints to follow each side of the post mounts.

[@sulebo2153]

YAY! Ruger's back in the game - woof woof!

[@MikeDesertHunterHale]

I just lost my 9yr old Springer Spaniel, she was a constant companion and I'm heartsick inside. She took care of me through all my surgeries. I really miss her. I didn't realize how sick she was, her liver had severe problems, the vet did a couple of blood test, came in the room and said we need to put her to sleep right now, she suffering, I am so sorry that I couldn't do anything to help her.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Sorry to here this Mike. Dogs will always be an important part of my life. When the time is right, go rescue another dog and attempt to fill the void with the new one. Best of luck.

[@teresapadrick7]

It’s obvious how devoted you were to her! Please don’t put guilt on top of a broken heart! You’re in our thoughts, We hope your healthy!

[@teresapadrick7]

Red Poppy Ranch I’m a woman and I assure you she knows you listen to her wishes!

[@brianadeva4560]

To be honest I am in awe of your wood skills. Masonry however is quite easy for me.

[@stevenharris5054]

You have such a beautiful family and property!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you!

[@stevenharris5054]

Red Poppy Ranch what part of Idaho do you live in? I’m from Pocatello

[@MRGREENWORLD1]

Coming together pretty good my friend. Need a door matts that say Home is what you make it! Pun intended lol

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I'll be on the look out for that one!

[@jenniferadams8577]

Good for you guys... just remember to plant some red poppies by that front porch...

[@moersmoers]

So happy to see you get some down time- that is as important as anything to manage your life and well being!

[@jmwarden1]

Another job well done in the process of finishing your home.

[@gigglesilly17]

Ruger is THEE best name for a dog I have heard in a while

[@asurvival1]

Nice, God bless you and your family. Keep it up.

[@cklinejr]

I'm right there with you on concrete work, I've got to get a strip of foundation poured for extending my garage out and I've been putting it off. Got to get it done before the weather turns though!

[@eamsden7854]

Cool chilled out vid guys.. ruger is looking happy too.. All the best

[@jcnme2020]

Your Patio Looks Great ! I sure hope Ruger gets better Fast.

[@vaccardi]

Looking like a home! Great job and best of luck.

[@kcanded]

In eastern Washington, I used to live by a new devlopment (developing).. It's very hot and dry in the summer out there, so they would set up sprinklers to water the concrete so it wouldn't dry too fast on the outside and still stay wet on the inside, and crack the shell. I also think they should have had the whole family put hand prints in the concrete!

[@robertbird3086]

Do a flower and herb garden and a that would attract birds and smell beautiful.. I also suggest steps from the drive up to the house with fruit trees . Ninette Bird- The Caribbean Wife.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

I also suggested an herb garden. We will do this.

[@chrluc]

Congrats on the porch, looks great!

[@TheAngriestGamer.]

Its your home and ya should do what you want. But ied suggest adding some gutters with micro mesh gutter guards, and maybe some rain catch barrels to water plants. the big thing is gutters so you can protect your roof and siding.and the guards just help with cleaning.

[@rowdyron32]

Looks great! As always. I enjoy watching your videos. Always look forward to the next.

[@XavierOrtizJr]

Video is pretty funny now seeing the footing changes lol - Great content as always RPR!

[@thomasarussellsr]

I sure hope that bit of fencing holds well. I'd hate to see that relatively thin slab crack. I too like the idea of porch swings. There's no better place to sit with the family and enjoy an ice cold glass of tea or lemonade.

[@micahwatson9017]

That is one nice porch and will probably be the most used place in the whole house! Glad the pup is doing well. Just for future reference, your concrete batch plant can put different types of additives to the mix for different purposes. Ex. - a plasticizer will allow the mud to flow easier and a retarder will slow down the set time. I use a retarder when pouring in really hot weather (90+), a very large pour with lots of finishing details, or if the job is really far from the batch plant, like your place. Hope that helps for future pours.

[@justingreen8006]

Nice job! I'd plant some grass to cover all the dirt though. Prevent mud and erosion in the spring

[@RedPoppyRanch]

In the works.

[@babs2522]

Great video and I loved seeing the family up with you, thanks for sharing Heath :)

[@amayaelessar]

You guys are the cutest family ❤🙆‍♀️

[@richardperry9095]

Nice video. Thx. Always good feeling to get a major task done. I bet you slept good after the pour. Rest up...you need it for the back concrete!

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Copy that...

[@k.cashman427]

Great stuff; great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@billyyamahaboy]

It's time to get that solar up what battery bank are you going with I suggest some trojan t105 keep it affordable

[@RedPoppyRanch]

US Battery L16 batteries.

[@eriknordqvist1912]

Beutiful family and a Beutiful place

[@stickit2theman1]

Best part about making a porch is using it in the end!

[@stickit2theman1]

8:45 aww you two are so adorable

[@joecummings6070]

I love what you're doing. God bless you.

[@jaysoncody8716]

There is something very special about that piece of land you own ! It must be God's country !

[@BelindaTN]

Might would just have to keep Cedar close during the time the seeds and burrs are a problem. We have our yard around our place fenced so I can keep the dogs from roaming. During the time that ticks, briars, burrs, etc, are at their worst, we stay out of the woods and fields, and I keep them with us in the areas around our home, barns and other buildings. It works so much better.

[@BelindaTN]

Something else I might add. A dogs fur is a protection for their skin. When you shave them, you need to protect the skin for them. From sun and things that scrape them, bugs that attack them, etc. Another way to help them with the seeds and burs and ticks that get in their coat, is to brush them as soon as you come back from areas where they pick them up. I have brushed ticks and burs out before they even reach the skin.

[@monicapttrsn]

Very nice job! You go Heath! 😉 👍

[@ironmantwilliam]

Determination Hard work always pays off you work is certainly paying off good on you sir salute to you 👍