'A Day in the Life' at My Off Grid Property! | Fish Pond, Forest Maintenance, Winching, Sawmill Shed

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Many people ask me where I am from and where I film my projects. I am from Northern Ontario, Canada, and live in an area where off-grinding is easy because I have lots of land to build on and experiment with different buildings and materials. Everything I do is to try to be more self reliant, and to depend less on others. But that doesn't mean I don't like working together with other people on projects. Knowing people who have skills is part of being self reliant, and trading skills is a great way to get more things done!

[@ModernSelfReliance]

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[@rachelroscoe5618]

Your videos remind me of the best version of my dad. The version I got along with. Thanks for being so wholesome

[@DeHGhamEz]

From the start, Ryan was very helpful and is continuing to be helpful about his kzbin.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans . Also, they have answered all the questions I have asked & I got outstanding support from his My Shed Plans full package.

[@kevinharding2099]

I love your positive can do attitude. Your channel is motivating as well as informative.

[@stevebrown4294]

Have to close that room off Kevin to keep the sawdust out….maybe a big shower curtain wall so you can close it off and still have a full wall access when you want….🤔

[@SJC49]

Cool idea trying to root the tree branch - looking fwd to seeing if it works. Floor is a lot of work but very unique!

[@artfx9]

I would wrap the root growing thingy in pallet wrap to keep the moisure in.

[@quietoutloud]

Take your time no rush.Enjoying every moment.

[@jaymannewell]

Both me and my little brother burst out laughing when you said "When he is exited about something i kinda let him have it"... We know bros, we know, we actually had to pause to catch our breath.

[@olyman63]

Awesome show thank you for sharing. The floor did take a little bit of time. Have a great day.

[@1956vern]

You better play the lottery! Grinding and welding on your bench with all the fire and explosive on the back of bench! Lucky you are!

[@sshaw4429]

Cutest little redhead! ❤❤❤❤

[@jenford7078]

My cousin used large cookies from some old growth trees he cleared when he built his home and made a meandering path to the lake from the buildings on the property, He treated them against rot and it was beautiful! The pine needles would shed from trees and blow about and it was just the perfect landscaped woodland look.

[@9usuck0]

I do hardwood floors and Varathane finish is trash finish. But for your applications that doesn't matter so much, you are going for rustic shed look and that should be fine.

[@PabloP169]

A coarse flapper disk may have been an even better tool to use.

[@TestingWithMike]

Need a thing? Make a thing! Your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me Sir!

[@charlottecaywood1099]

What a pleasant comment to read❤

[@LazyMansWorkshop]

The fact that they're building all of this cool self-sufficiency stuff while also healing their forest with selective cutting and now introducing more native species is so awesome. So cool to watch, love it all.

[@BooneeXCdad]

Nobody has a perfect life but you are living the dream. Saturday morning MSR and coffee. Nothing better, Have a great week.

[@ridgerunnnr]

will be interested to see how your regeneration of apple tree roots goes.............

[@allenenabnit7078]

The pond looks soooo much cleaner now all that hard work seems to have paid off. Love the wood flooring so much work for such a small area

[@twork9608]

I always appreciate pond updates. I seem to remember a pond building episode I can no longer find on your channel.

[@wrenchdoozer]

The opening shot with the exposed structure under the roof looks amazing.

[@jennifertucker107]

It looked Japanese from one angle. Beautiful.

[@cyc0man]

Full Stop

[@hazlox]

Nuclear fallout is actually particulate, so it probably would help lol

[@russellwatters5891]

Ya'll are doing a jam up job with the pond, I've not seen it healthier looking since the beginning. Here's to many years of enjoyable success.. lol 😂😅🐟

[@dennisschickling2249]

The Floor looks GREAT. Well Done. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@lethaleefox6017]

Starting a new tree on a branch method called air layering, did the same sort of thing using a 5 gallon bucket cut and patched with duct tape... on a boxwood branch... it is a new boxwood plant... some use plastic bags, but I left the bucket on for a year or four... a very nice root ball.

[@avidhunter6169]

That first tree you took down was a beautiful tree. Tall, straight, thick. Perfectly dropped. It only missed that second tree you wanted it to take down with it by inches. Love watching you do a lot of the types of things that I used to do as well as a lot of other things I never got the chance to do but would have liked to.

[@alexkay1874]

Wow talk about ripping off a brand . really you couldn't come up with any other name JEEZ

[@marcarcher5426]

Love watching you mill lumber you harvested from your own property. It's a bit cathartic. 😉Always amazed at how much lumber can come from a log like that. Wish I could live long enough to see the property and everything you planted begin to mature. I can see it in my minds eye though and it's BEAUTIFUL!

[@moshadj]

Must be such a treat to be able to mill your own lumber

[@ModernSelfReliance]

It certainly gives you a pile of options!

[@moshadj]

It looks like everything is coming along well

[@okay7325]

The wood mills up very nicely

[@mamadeetay7445]

Yes dis was truly a great video. Please be careful don’t keep hurting yourself. The pond looks great anxiously awaiting a fishin video

[@andrewhurst6360]

Just swap the battery terminal leads or the leads on the winch and it will run the correct way.

[@badassmother1426]

I did enjoy this episode! Looking forward to the next as well.

[@troybranaman316]

Great informative video as always Kevin!! Its always great to see what you do with what you have !!! Maybe Don will help you get things done next time !! Take care and stay safe my friend!!!

[@kenshores9900]

Ash use to be used in making furniture. It has the same grain pattern of oak but is less dense.

[@redhauscreator146]

I like this episode. There's nothing wrong with 'Random things I've been up to'. They all still pertain to the things that you have been doing on this channel.

[@BlueKnows]

Should have epoxied the disk floor from the outset I think

[@LonC1966]

I know the trout need the water oxygenated. My question is with the air stones at the bottom of the deepest part of the pond does that warm the water? Warm water does not contain as much oxygen but is there enough cold water from the springs to keep the temperature down?

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Last year we tested the water and it was cold throughout the entire season.

[@LonC1966]

@@ModernSelfReliance I remember you testing but didn’t remember how it turned out. I was remembering your concern about the water temp. I watch both channels. Thanks.

[@jessebuckley6867]

Everything is shaping up nicely! Always look forward to your update videos

[@maniachill3069]

How long did it take you to put those wood cookies and cement down?

[@fonhollohan2908]

Six hrs sanding that floor, you need to get yourself a used floor sander, btw Floor looks fantastic Kevin.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

If one ever comes up I'll grab it.

[@TioMostFrio]

I’m not going to lie, when I saw the thumbnail, I thought Kevin had gone a bit crazy and made himself a downhill go kart. But alas it was not the case. Still a solid episode. The pond is looking amazing and the sawmill is looking fabulous. Keep up the great work Kev.

[@avidhunter6169]

Hi Kevin, I got the notification for me to text your number. I was very surprised to hear from you. I hope everything we texted about turns out okay. hope to talk with you again soon.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

The message you received was a scam message. I will never ask you to text or use telegram.

[@avidhunter6169]

@@ModernSelfReliance That's what I figured and is why I contacted you via an alternate route to verify. I very much appreciated your quick response by that route and your verification of my suspicions. Thanks again and thanks for all of your great video content. It really helps with keeping my days filled with things to watch in my old and decrepit age. lol

[@desert-walker]

Enjoy your summer because that winter will be pretty cold when it comes back😮

[@catgynt9148]

Man cave, “He Shed” probably sounds better. Build your spousal unit her own “she shed” for her projects and escape area. “Happy wife equates to happy life.” Thanks for sharing this insightful video. Peace Kevin.

[@Dustypilgrim1]

If people search for 'air-layering' they will find all the info they need on the 'green-ball assisted rooting on branches propagation' method. It is an old established process, often used in production of 'Bonsai' trees on the cheap.

[@gayahithwen]

I'd love to see you get some fruit-bearing trees out there, too. Maybe some heritage varieties of apple, pears, cherries? Or hazelnuts? Or... I don't know, I just feel like putting in some fruit bearing trees around the cabin area makes for a nice transition between house and forest? And provide food for critters, too.

[@RexMoore1984]

3500 lb.? I think your bigger stumps, etc. a 12000 lb winch would give you margin so you don’t burn your winch up.

[@radagast6682]

Lots of good things going on at the sawmill building, and the fish pond. On the apple tree, those rooting balls will work best close to the base of the old tree. If that apple tree was from a nursery, it was grafted onto a hardy rootstock. Your rooted clone will not have a hardy rootstock, and may not do well in your area. It the tree is a volunteer, your clones should do well. FULL STOP!

[@oldinuselesshancox5194]

Greetings from the other side of this gem we've FUBAR NICE. Pond , if she still gets hot in summer could ya do what Roman did in coliseum with wire from tree ta tree over top with camonet instead of cloth shades Used ta do same thing with tap Moses an a bag as your doing with those plastic ball ? How come ya an't build no greenhouse with those window door things ya get ?

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Kevin.floor became beautiful 👍😁

[@suzique5827]

The floor looks beautiful ❤

[@stevedoughty7885]

What’s that black y yoke behind him in the welding part at the beginning. I found one for my tractor but forget what it is. Thanks

[@rayboucher479]

Why the second battery does the tractor not have one that will work well as long as you leave it running when using the winch ? Can ground to the frame and run 1 power supply to winch .

[@bradwatters996]

I just planted a dozen norway spruce on my land 2 weeks ago. Hope the deer will leave em alone. They ate my white pines so im tryin something new.

[@christopherresch]

I would think sanding the floor basically negated the flame proof barrier you brushed on earlier?

[@66bigbuds]

If it's running backwards, your polarity is backwards.

[@timothycluck678]

That floor looks really good I thought it's not looking so hot at first then when you stained it WOW it popped right out it really looks good 💯

[@alexbarrow8216]

Take youre time. love ure stuff a great way to spend a birthday. keep us guessing. lol

[@MrWreeve]

I dont think you want to touch that root hormone with your bare hands. If there are no warnings to this effect on the packaging, get some better root hormone 😊

[@chrisgrayson3855]

Followed this start to now. What a great effort boys. So much work but years of fun ahead

[@maggiemae444]

LOVE the flooring. Day in the life of was great. Thanks!

[@donnie2533]

Great video. I'm glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

The whole property needs a train track and mini train to take you to all of the cool current and future builds.

[@hejdingamleraev]

Don't cut yourself on that chain when walking by the chainsaw in that chickenbox

[@Sepia36912]

That building looks AMAZING! 😮 Oh!

[@Xero1of1]

Very cool. I'm looking forward to the next video. :D I think I might tell my dad about the wooden cookie flooring... it looks really nice and would really fit in with the aesthetic we have in our land up north.

[@Lowshoehighhat]

Really nice floor

[@xalonetv6399]

I'd love to resub to your brother....but has he stopped the asmr videos yet?😅

[@carlakohlwes-vp7lt]

Always consider the worst scenario then go for it if you can live with that scenario.

[@JennyMack]

Pond is looking so clear. Chris is looking much healthier.

[@lindamoore691]

Great video and fun to watch ❤️ Awesome floor !

[@retroandgaming]

You should save the frogs before they become trout feed 😅

[@dyannejohnson6184]

I look for your projects…spotted it before bed and stopped to watch

[@metalmyke1]

I’m supprized you didn’t use the rear pro to do that.

[@eldonevans2618]

wow, thank's to you and your brother i'm off gridding

[@pacop1196]

Kevin you should put up a pond watch camera so viewers can tune in to see the fish swimming in the pond 🤣😂 but seriously the pond looks fantastic and I love the sawmill building.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I was thinking about that.

[@TheStephencraig01]

Another great episode Kevin. I was wondering if it would be possible to build some sort of kiln nearby to dry out your green wood. Maybe however, it is unnecessary because you have some much standing dead wood. Either way, thanks for all the positive content. Full stop.

[@SeanWald0]

winches can break stay away from it when using it-

[@grannykimmy]

Gorgeous floor! Sawz MA Hall needs a wall plaque

[@cekfraun]

It's so enjoyable watching you mill lumber. I hope someone else was with you when you cut down that big tree. Stay Safe! Also, those fish are huge! I am loving the sawz-mahal and pond updates. 🙂

[@ravincathomestead-cecilia2894]

looking good, were is the fishing rod...lol

[@12s]

My mother uses plastic bottles to clone her tree type plants.

[@hollandduck79]

i know you want to keep the front of the sawmill shed open to be able to put new logs on the saw of course. but if you use (old) side walls of a party tent you can have both, open when necessary, and close in bad weather or a lot of wind. certainly also useful to keep the snow out again next winter

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I agree.. it's probably a fall time project when I realize I need something there.

[@bbouc40254]

looking more like a fish pond, nice job

[@kingrafa3938]

Thank you for this video Kevin.

[@mitchhannah9930]

I like your energy. You could make a vid about grass growing and I'd watch it. Keep up the good work. I've been watching you almost as long as you've been making vids.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

On today's video we are watching grass grow. I'll be giving you an up to the minute commentary and how it's doing.. colour, details, texture! You name it we got it!

[@mitchhannah9930]

@@ModernSelfReliance lol

[@KonTikiBea]

have you thought of putting in a floatdeck to allow the fish to hide from predators ?

[@ModernSelfReliance]

A dock was thought about

[@hamzzz1176]

Honest question, what do you do with the stumps after falling a tree?

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I usually cut them as low as I can to the ground and leave em.

[@theodoredicks3305]

That floor came out really nice. Great video

[@ChatterontheWire]

Link to the mask you had?

[@blueclothes1]

oh man my guess was waaaaay off... I blame you for not working faster! 😄

[@ModernSelfReliance]

The six hours was just the time to sand them afterwards....

[@allon33]

there was a party going on in the manshed

[@malachiwarren9354]

Hay Kevin how did you go about messing up your nose? Thay are some big fish. How long did the grout take to do or wore we supposed to gess the hole thing start to finish I guessed 37 minets for jest the grout

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I have no idea how I cut my nose. Think you are in the ball park on the grouting.

[@malachiwarren9354]

Cool

[@f4lloutgaymer]

Your thumbnail for this episode looks like you are driving a go-cart made from a log. Far out! 😎👍❤

[@EngineerfifeninerO]

Waiting for the workbench build of a lifetime!!!

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I'm pretty excited about it.

[@boglurker2043]

you gotta invest in a floor sander