A Cozy Rainy Week at my Homestead

[@junehodsdon8037]

Hannah, word of advice...if you don't seal the exterior wood it will start to grey again before the end of the season. The place looks awesome. You inspire me to get off my butt!

[@evamarietje163]

i think she knows this....right?

[@brianmcleod4525]

absolutely agree. I pressure washed my deck, didn't seal it and it started turning gray and even some green after only a couple of months

[@marlesmeep]

She mentioned in a comment on the last video the wood has to completely dry before she can seal it. So yes she does know.

[@robynfedalen1777]

❤️✌🏻

[@mjmcinnesincanada]

@@brianmcleod4525💐

[@marleneppaul]

I like Steve! He’s cute and so sweet to help you. I hope you show the cabins more we miss them.

[@chicky6three]

Please point to one single moment in this video where Steve was likable or "sweet", where he supported, complimented or focused on Hannah. And he had the gall to call Hannah snarky. Come on! We have to stop attributing qualities to these men who do nothing to deserve it.

[@marleneppaul]

@@chicky6three if my friend called me snarky I’d laugh. Do you have friends that will come over and help you work for an entire week? He power washed the top of the house for her. He cooked, he helped her build, he was making her laugh so I saw what I saw and you saw the bitterness you saw. Haven’t you had a guy flirt with you by saying something stupid to be funny? You probably bit his head off. Are you jealous of Steve?

[@bonnyhall6129]

@@chicky6three Where is your sense of humour? He literally came to spend a week and help Hannah, which he did a lot. He was not really comfortable with being on camera. He is a great friend! Do you even know what that is?

[@Lalagartitita]

@@chicky6three The eff are you on?

[@KandiDaGoddess]

​@chicky6three all I can do is laugh at you for how stupid your comment is.😂😂😂😂

[@sanarahharanas4493]

I new fish are so pretty! The outside of your house is coming along great. I can't believe the color change. I have a tip for you if you don't mind. The algae in the pond will come back because the water is exposed to light but if you plant some pond lilly pads they will help provide shade and cover for the fish from birds. Love seeing you back in the house and I'm really looking forward to seeing the cabins again ❤

[@tinycotswoldcottage]

I was going to say about pond plants too. The sooner the better to provide cover for the fish and for the pond health.

[@dreamweaver8102]

Great advise ya'll!

[@kevinmoore5053]

You could also put up a couple of poles with yarn or paper streamers coming off of them, this distracts the birds, kinda like a scarecrow

[@killintimeowo2469]

Small idea for the pond and keeping the fish alive. Maybe add some pieces of driftwood or something weighted down to the bottom of the pond to give them more places to hide or seek shelter from predators. That way they have a higher chance of survival.

[@90McPhee]

Good thought. I've seen people build super simple hides by placing two skinny rocks some distance apart, then laying a flat rock over the top. If the flat rock peeks up over the surface, it makes a sunning spot for turtles, but of not, it makes a nice place for the fish to tuck under either way.

[@miaace5070]

Mink will still get them they are very good underwater swimmers they will literally dive down and gather prey in and on riverbanks and waterways. The only reason why I know this is my great grandfather owned a mink ranch for sixty years.

[@MS-vi9xo]

Add some greenery for them to hide in.

[@denverdubois5835]

Sounds like mink are pretty clever swimming predators. Would building a fence around the pond area help keep them out? I am worried that these poor fishies will perish too.

[@donna1018]

Those Asian Beatles are nasty! They have know predators and the smell and leave little poo trails on walls and they bite!

[@terrylcarlsellscoastal]

OMG Steve is so adorable! I just loved him.Also please tell him he is very camera friendly. I’m glad you had some help for a change. thanks for sharing your life with us😀

[@marleneppaul]

Watch out because chicky6three will attack you for saying Steve is adorable. I think there is a hint of jealousy of the guy. Very strange but I agree with you Terry, he was a cutie.

[@GeorgiaGrown90]

I just love when Hannah has visitors, she just lights up so much when she has loved ones around. Also make sure to seal the wood after you're all done pressure washing! It looks SO good :D

[@strawberrycannabis0309]

i would totally plant lilly pads, will help protect your fishies from flying predators specifically!

[@elizabethmoore7601]

It’s good to wear a mask when pressure washing so you’re not inhaling the aerosolized dirt and mold. The house is looking great.

[@luvmuz40]

I came to the comments to say the same thing. :)

[@alisoncoulter7833]

That could be why her eyes were swollen up. Or from those damn Japanese Beetles! Same happened to me when I worked at an animal shelter and we did a huge Spring clean during their high season! That n all the TONS of extra CAT fluff n dander flying around which I m not USually allergic to but all that combined! BIG time allergies! YEAH! The whites of MY eyes were so thickened and red n itchy I could barely drive down the road aways to the pharmacy to get eye wash/ drops etc! Nasty lil critters!

[@amandaelizabeth21]

put caves/ hideaways and aquatic plants in the pond so the fish can hide and aren't as exposed or visible to predators. Also, fun fact about those invasive lady beetles, they were brought from Asia as an aphid control solution (because the native lady bugs eat aphids) but it turns out the asian varieties don't actually eat aphids like their American lookalikes, so not only are they doing nothing for farmers to control pests, but they've become a serious pest themselves.

[@annierae6355]

I was thinking maybe a screen over top?

[@kaitomdal]

I’m Canadian and I KNEW Steve was Canadian before you told us in the video. Toooo cute 🤍

[@MBrown333]

Same!

[@heeeeyjai]

I love when Sunday starts off with a video from you!

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I don't know what it is about pressure washing that's so incredibly satisfying to watch! It's a very soothing and gentle wake up for me this morning thank you!

[@TheEraLad]

You two are adorable. I don’t normally comment on your videos, but I hope we see Steve again!

[@FNDingMyWay]

I'm just saying, the iPhone worked like a charm‐ it's the content, not the camera that matters.

[@valarya]

well - Steve is LOVELY. Glad you had help doing some project this week. ☺

[@chicky6three]

What are you talking about?? He was rude and caustic to Hannah at every turn. Steve appears to be a legit asshole.

[@marleneppaul]

@@chicky6threedo you have a thing for Hannah because your words are a bit strange against her friend. She wouldn’t have filmed him if she didn’t like him. You need to chill out.

[@arkus1928]

@@chicky6three from my pov he’s the exact kind of sarcastic personality type Hannah would get on great with. She ain’t no dummy, dummy!

[@hayleypowers5347]

@@chicky6threestop projecting your men issues on the internet

[@WildCosy]

The weather here in northern Ireland the last few days has been misty, rainy and cosy, feels like autumn in a surprisingly delightful way. I'm so excited for summer but this brief, cosy autumnal weather feels so nice. I've been listening to my favourite moody songs and knitting. So happy to see a new video from you as always.

[@arthurshat7793]

It’s been the same in northern Arkansas but we’re always a mixed bag here. I love Ireland! I visited once and would definitely visit again. Really lovely people and place❤️

[@WildCosy]

@@arthurshat7793 I'm so glad you had a great time here 😊

[@timmymendenhall1275]

I have dreamed for years to be in Ireland and Scotland for an extended stay. I've never been and probably won't want to leave lol

[@WildCosy]

@@timmymendenhall1275 as someone who has lived their whole life in Ireland and spent a lot of time in Scotland, I can say I doubt it will disappoint. Both places are gorgeous and have such a deep history to them. I hope you get to visit someday.

[@anngray398]

Yeh for Canadian Steve❤🇨🇦

[@arvidjohansson3120]

Hannah regarding the camera and focus. There are tools built in to most devices to help you determine what is in focus. Hope this will help :) Focus peaking, is the most common one. It will show you areas of high local contrast. Which basically only can exist when stuff is in focus. Punch in magnification is also common. One usually find it in the camera menus then use the joystick to move around were in the image you punch in. There is a technic called Hyperfocal distance, which can be used for getting stuff in focus. It depends on what camera and lens you are using. Let's say that you using an Sony ZV-E1 and a 24mm lens, If you put the lens to f/16 and focus on object 4 feet in front. Everything from 2 feet to infinity will be in focus. There are tables and calculators on the web for different camera sensor sizes and focal lengths.

[@jrichter56]

You have a great friend in Steve. He is so easy going and not afraid to jump in to help you with your place. The house looks great! I do hope you seal it so it won't fade back to how it looked before. So nice to see fish back in the pond. Pond plants would help a lot.

[@NIKKIS9316]

Great video as always, welcome Steve, a great addition x x

[@hallie3183]

Love to see the power washing, Hannah. very satisfying and calming :) and yay the fish are back! also has anyone ever told Steve that he looks like young James Spader?

[@denverdubois5835]

Oh, that's who he reminds me of! Thanks lol

[@jeanzyc.5103]

Oh I miss your cabins. ❤❤ Love them! Steve was a fun guy to watch.

[@lahnamoon4841]

pond plants work so the fish can hide from predators, we also built little rock caves, which is really helpful!

[@melanieeaton3344]

Keep deer or bird netting over the pond at night and early morning and that will protect the fish from the mink. Also, it would help if you had a seed starting mix and not a potting mix to start seeds.

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I don't ever use seed starting mix and have pretty much 90-100% germination. Lots of gardeners I watch use regular pottingmix.

[@whitneyfisher994]

Steve has such a good energy. You both Seem like a good match for each other. Nice guy…and fun.

[@camf53]

Oh Hannah! Steve is adorable! Can we keep him?

[@earthmother45]

He looks like a young James Spader 😍

[@theresamariegoesplaces9688]

Steve is adorable and so sweet!

[@OuttheMud212]

I like Steve!!! Work is Hannah's first language;))

[@andreataylor797]

dude, steve is the james spader of this age. i do enjoy these chill sundays with you, young lady. thanks

[@Southerncomfort420]

I thought the exact same thing… such a hottie.❤

[@ellenchelf2490]

Your videos have become my favorite Sunday morning routine 🫶🏼

[@lm8056]

There is no channel like this one! Trust me, I have looked haha. Hannah you are an inspiration! I just turned 28 and you have inspired me to let my inner child out and do projects around the house. If I don’t know how to do something I have learned to find the joy in figuring it out and becoming more independent. You showed me how to do that! Thank you so much, you have truly changed my life ❤

[@sahanjay]

I think there are Otter repellant (ultra sound) motion sensor devices you could set up near the pond. It is nice of Steve to help you out with the projects. It is fun working as a team. Nice to see the cabins again, they look okay.

[@FynnOliverEmonSill]

Oh my God Steve is a very good accessory to your video, I like how good he looks in your house. He looks like he's about to build all the furniture for the house Amish style.

[@bellavita3097]

He’s talented and handsome. 👍🏻👍🏻Life is meant for two. Even if just friends but life in general is so much easier with two, divid and conquer.

[@caroleosborne3379]

I didn't want it to be over! Want to see the cabins and see Steve's reaction. Know he will love them!! New fish are pretty! 😊

[@chaesingcircles5132]

I'm literally laying down adhesive to lay down flooring currently while watching this video. You give me so much confidence to learn how to do things myself!

[@bonriver9420]

The house colour looks so beautiful with the pressure washing. Your fish are so pretty. You guys did a great build job on the table/bench. Steve is such a good friend to help you with your chores and build project. Hope we see more of him.

[@VK-qe7if]

Love your pond Hannah. Just a note, you shouldn't really handle the fish when you put them in the pond. It can stress them out. Just float the bag in the pond open the top of the bag and let them swim out in their own time .

[@anngray398]

She is always a busy woman❤🇨🇦

[@VoicesCarry1111]

OMG, Steve!!! 🥰🤪 Looks like a young James Spader. 🔥

[@leadfootwildone1136]

I really enjoy you sharing your world ! It's beautiful.

[@averym1514]

As a person with a pond who lives in an area with many raccoons, it's super helpful to make little hiding areas out of rocks for the fish to hide in when predators come. Also, lots of algae will continue to grow in the pond, unless you add some plants to create shade. Anyways, love your videos and all your projects!

[@fidelio9936]

KEEP STEVE DO NOT LET HIM GO!

[@ahkivahsha]

Hannah for the Koi pond, you may want to get some large live plants in pots to put into the inside of the pond as places to hide from prey, or maybe build some more rocky cave like areas in the pond to hide from prey. Hope they make it! and the House and yard is looking great!!

[@richwhitaker1506]

Sunday stop at Hannah's. A priority visit always. ❤

[@matthewjustinrupp]

A hot cup of coffee and your videos make Sunday mornings perfect!

[@Lola24002]

I love this video! I know it’s spring but it feels like fall. So special and conforting♥️⭐️🍂

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

The improvements to the cottage are amazing. You are so creative and clever.

[@SimplySherylAnne]

Good Morning Hannah and Steve from Canada! Cheers from Hamilton, ON Canada Enjoy your day, luv ❤️

[@joycook6250]

The house is looking so good! Put some kind of sealer on it when you’re done to keep it looking great!

[@leafinstein8820]

I love that your live language is DOING stuff together! 🥰

[@penny5053]

Insanely satisfying watching you pressure wash your house! And what a huge difference its made! Put some thibgs in your pond for the fish to hide under, plants, logs, rocks etc

[@ameliajagielska]

I love Steve's vibe, he seems funny and really nice💖💖💖

[@mc_lara2230]

If you can find a little water fountain that pumps water from the bottom of the pond, you could create a mini upwelling system that is used in lakes to keep mixing the water column. It helps prevent stratification, deoxygenation and helps cycle the nutrients. Mostly for you, it could help prevent algal growth from taking over! Algae is good in small amounts, but mixing the water and shading the pond a bit can help prevent them from dominating :)

[@Jerry-b7z]

Appears, lots got accomplished. Nice to see a plan come together, even if there may not be a plan.

[@kathrynfmckown497]

You are so comforting. Thank You. I like being by myself also. But we are not alone!

[@freedomzvision]

You visualized your future, its finally now, and I prayed for it too. I'm honestly so happy for you.

[@xsweetstitchesx]

Steve looks like a young James Spader, think J.S. in Pretty in Pink. Too cute! I love yard work vlogs❤

[@artifactartstudio107]

Totally agree

[@Laura-49r]

I am really enjoying the camera setup. It feels more inclusive, like being there with you instead of just being a viewer. Genuinely look forward to and enjoy your videos so much. You have such entertaining and useful content.

[@bethwilson8770]

Love your new fish!! Your cabin looks fantastic!!

[@StarshineInTHEnorth]

It’s great to see that your learning to work with the land! Try using chopsticks✨🪭for the little seed friends ;) it just feels better🪶 The chemicals are horrible..but I get it. I have to say I was a bit sad about that tree too :( it would be neat even for a plant/herb stand and just looked like a magical old grandfather✨🌱 I can enjoy your show for the nature aspect Hannah. The area we live in is just a piece of heaven✨🪶so many sacred spots. Sometimes a sadness comes in watching the land being exposed and used for a thumbs up not going to lie. Crazy world we live in!✨🌎

[@peggynorton5145]

Hannah, please wash the deck also. If its slippery, your ladder could shoot out from under you. Love the new fish!! Steves a doll, how is Trek? Miss him.

[@enns5366]

Steve is the CUTEST. And a Super Awesome friend to come help with your house chores

[@clairestratton5529]

Wow what an amazing transformation the power washing did and I’m a fan of the green for the window frames it looks so much nicer than the blue.

[@jessmercedes2669]

Im happy to see you doing things for yourself like eating well and stretching and resting. You do alot and its nice to see you take care of yourself 💘 you guys got a shit ton done, bravo

[@arthurshat7793]

That work bench looks GREAT!! Ooh, you could put a uv light down there to grow seedlings in the winter🥰

[@unspokenheartstillness]

Your mice and their little house ae so cute!

[@ReiMys]

You can put peppermint oil in water and spray around doors and windows to keep all bugs out, instead of having to use a chemical. You are such an inspiration! I swear we were made from the same mold....the singing, types of music, dancing while doing projects. Thank you for all you do!

[@mtv6896]

Steve is such a nice man and so cute! You seemed to really enjoy each other’s company and he likes doing the same things you do. Hanna you need a man like him in your life😊❤

[@geraldineross5168]

Hannah, I have been a follower for a long time, just wanted to let you know your style in cloths and decorating your homes is fantastic. You are a real woman. Hi from central MN.

[@patwindsor2908]

hannah, he defintely is your type!!

[@BreatheSlowww]

I thought this too 😊❤

[@mollysmayhem2487]

You hit that 1 millie , congrats girl 😎😍👌

[@mala890]

Power wash your stairs as well. They get slippery as they get dirty.

[@stanlackey1940]

Hanna, thank you for publishing weekly. I enjoy your attitude, outlook on life, and overall deminor. Just really enjoy your "productions". Thanks!

[@Ilovehellokitty12341]

Maybe you could add some type of netting over the pond? I’ve seen my aunt do that for hers when she had a coy fish pond seemed to work pretty well! Also adding more plants to let them hide better plus it makes it look even more pretty 😍🌱

[@KelleyAnn-CocoRosey]

She's so good! The desk was nice.

[@CMB0401]

I just bought my first pressure washer and also obsessed!! So far I have washed (will restrain) my deck, garage, driveway, fencing, outdoor carpets, and an old Adirondack chair (to repaint). What a fun “toy”! Oh and that was all just done this weekend, lol!

[@kizzymulcaster6057]

Coming to your channel is a beacon of light always greatful Hannah ❤ the brave young lady an inspiration to all women

[@vjm1639]

ok....Steve is a pretty amazing friend. That was a lot of work. What a great guy. Not many friends would be willing to put in that much effort. I can't wait to see the cabin videos. I love your houses!!!

[@tinycotswoldcottage]

You are so productive and capable Hannah you often leave me in awe but it was fantastic seeing how much could be achieved with two of you.

[@Bootsz2010]

I made a mistake when power washing paint off wood siding, and it took off a noticeable amount of the wood unevenly except for the grain. But that was paint! Your house looks awesome. I like how your friend Steve felt more comfortable as the days went on being on camera. He's a natural. It's a lot of fun if 2 people can work well together !

[@Jana-ln9tq]

Hi Hannah, since I'm literally just figuring out how to properly use my camera (after years of owning and barely using it 🙈) I highly recommend getting familiar with the exposure triangle. Once you understand that and play around with it, it'll be so much easier to shoot. There's tons of helpful videos and articles about it 😊

[@brendaswanson9161]

Your life you’ve built is so beautiful!

[@LaurenLovesFall]

I hate when the video ends! 😂 I could watch all day long!

[@inchw0rm]

the quiet shot of u guys weeding was sooo relaxing💚 i wish i could smell the rain in a place like that instead of just the middle of the city hahah

[@kimbanyc]

OMG. I grew up with that tongue twister. My patents taught us that on a long long car ride from Richmond to Pensacola. My sister and I were in the back seat trying to say that for an hour. Thank you for that memory. Now, I have to unbox my circular saw and get to work building some Hannah inspired shelves!

[@svamerikanen]

I know you don't really do these videos anymore, but if you *were* to do a lil closet tour of your clothes I'd be interested! Your style is so cute and functional, I aspire.

[@olderwiser64]

Hahaha thanks for putting the note about lady beetles versus ladybugs up!! Last time I was very confused but now I know the difference thanks to you!! 🐞❤ 👍🏻vs🪲🚫🙅🏻‍♀️

[@rhondamckinley4373]

I enjoy seeing you prepare and eat food other than spaghetti. I'm a grandma. We like to see people eating good food. 😂😉

[@JJBrown-lw1dv]

For Japanese Beetles, I used a couple Spectracide Bag a Bug kits outside, and they caught an INSANE amount of Japanese Beetles last year. Saved my garden. Highly recommend.

[@LadymacheteAUA]

Hannah and Isabel are all I need on Sundays. Thank you for the video.

[@Holmesteaders]

Same here 😂🎉

[@joanntaylor8491]

It's all coming together Hannah. This young lady growth in life is so amazing. It makes me look for ways to grow. Hannah your energy and drive is contagious. I am enjoying Steve. He seems to fit in very nicely with the camera. I love the new jewelry line. I am a plus size gal. If you could make alittle bigger pieces that help us out.

[@bigk5203]

To help keep the minks away there is a sprayer with a motion sensor. When it detects movement it sprays water at the movement. Works great.

[@danjas.599]

cookie and tea break time with a new hannah video, good times :D stoked to see how the front of the house turned out, so far it's looking really really nice!

[@danaleepipes8312]

I have had a pond and once you get some things growing as another viewer mentioned, you will get it balanced and the algae will go away. Water Lillie’s, iris and ferns are all great. Just be sure not to get anything like duck weed that will take over. Your place looks so inviting.

[@jeaniewilson7644]

Steve is an asset…. He actually helped!! Cool

[@jopierre17]

You should look up using pool chlorine to get that wood clean or consider using a more powerful pressure washer. It can make life easier.

[@roseargetsinger2217]

Add a little water or dairy to your scrambled eggs when you beat them.

[@kaykewalsky]

Thats island steve from Belize!! What a gorgeous couple!

[@cosmicwings7211]

Hi Hannah, your video is very relaxing for me. I like it how your house is getting pressure washed and I am glad about your new fishes. The new plant table at the entrance looks good. So good that you got help from Steve- a very pleasant soul. Looking forward to see your cabins again. Love from Italy❤🎉

[@staind.raindrop]

I feel like it's a good idea to power wash the deck as well, so it's safer and not as slick anymore. Happy Spring! 😎🐝🧡🌼💚🌱💜💐