41.9 Odd Jobs for December

This is another odd jobs compilation as we switch from doing the gunite roof to the poured floor.
(re-uploaded with 230% volume ¯\_(ツ)_/¯)
Specifically, this one covers such fun as clearing out the chimney, framing a small roof section, pulling down the concrete roof forms, pulling electrical wires thru ENT (smurf tube) conduit, and setting up an underground temperature experiment grid.
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[@rickgalos5567]

a ridiculous amount of work, looks good.

[@newhowl1]

The best content on youtube!!!

[@kevinwilliams8662]

Thanks for the update

[@citizen116]

Well done. Great attitude about the broken smurf pipe. I may have been loud about it. Cheers

[@hubertdaugherty8986]

Thanks for sharing all of the aspects of your journey. It will fortify others who consider a similar project.

[@fabiancbarrio]

Thanks for the reupload :)

[@travisjicorcoran5870]

Another great video, thanks!

[@JakeOfALL]

Love it !!!

[@karenwolf6305]

It looks amazing. Thank you for sharing the process with us.

[@ivinballen1251]

nice work

[@christic769]

So cool!

[@aprilburchfield9339]

I always enjoy your videos! The house design and build is really amazing. Can’t wait to seethe finished product!

[@AndyFromm]

Much better but still not as loud as most other channels/adds

[@SimonHomeintheEarth]

It sounds plenty loud on my headphones. Maybe I'll listen to it on my cell phone next time before releasing it?

[@AndyFromm]

@@SimonHomeintheEarth my videos audio is not that great sometimes but I have my computers external speakers set at a comfortable listening level for most ads and then I try to get my audio to a similar level.

[@AndyFromm]

@@SimonHomeintheEarth 2 channels on the top of my head. King of random is a touch loud, Mike Finnegan is to quiet

[@AndyFromm]

@@SimonHomeintheEarth i can't figure out why my mic picks up my breathing so much, its nowhere near my face

[@1grandpappy684]

Awesome 😊

[@OohzyJohnDow]

Hot damn people, you deserve A LOT more exposure with this content.

[@ByrdNick]

Will you do a video on what it was like to get permitting for such a custom house? Would love to change building norms to include the energy-saving, sound/deadening, and privacy-enhancing benefits of partially underground homes like yours!

[@SimonHomeintheEarth]

I'll add that to the request pile, maybe I'll try to interview the building inspector next time he comes out.

[@bearservicesaus9496]

Coming together

[@MrTrasor]

I heard everything fine on the first one.

[@SimonHomeintheEarth]

It sounded fine on my end too, but lately I had been boosting the gain (volume) before exporting and I forgot to on this one. I think it depends on what people are listening to it on. Cell phones don't sound as good, but stats show that a large percentage of people do watch on their phones and people are saying that other channels are louder. I just need to figure out how to match my audio volume with the other channels. Its a learning process.

[@ofmiat4693]

Well it is a tiny bit louder, but I still have trouble understanding what you are saying. But thanks for the redo!

[@SimonHomeintheEarth]

Yea, there are a few words that got garbled. I'll consider the captions idea for next time.

[@SimonHomeintheEarth]

I just added the captions... It was pretty easy actually. Can't believe I never did it before.

[@ofmiat4693]

I guess I know what I'm about to do!

[@AaronPowellvox]

I am still in amazement at your design. This house is going to be so amazing. I want you to design me an underground house too! lol

[@fintan3563]

What will the finished wall color be? Currently it all looks so dark. I get light deprivation depression so I’m hoping for a brighter finish. Other than that things are coming together beautiful. 🤎🤎🤎

[@SimonHomeintheEarth]

Yes, we plan to use light colors (glacier white and eggshell white) for the paint, and then lighter woods (maple) for the doors and closets. Also some red cedar for the ceilings, etc. We also like things light and cheery, even during a Michigan winter.

[@j.b.6855]

Nothing in this world goes 100% to plan. Smart people learn how to fix what doesnt.

[@SimonHomeintheEarth]

Yup, for sure. And about half the stuff that went wrong wasn't even my fault ;)