Alone & Off Grid for One Month

[@Boinkity]

I love your goofy and fun sense of humor Alyssa. It really makes what probably would be a dull video so much fun to watch. One of the main reasons I subscribed to your channel

[@ronaldmosher5230]

Boinkity

[@WellWhyNot200]

Agree. She is just too cute, while at the same time being informative. Will she herself, go out & get a wild turkey for Thanksgiving Day before hubby gets back? If so, & she keeps it around until closer to "the day", (since they are easily domesticated) just keep the Tom out of that new compost you just made, lol. Thanks for the fun to watch videos that let us in on your practical approach to adventure you have taken on.

[@FishFerTrout24]

Nothing better than a woman who can get things done.

[@amydavis8350]

OMG the PINK underwear was hilarious!

[@jayr1757]

Depth 900ft, port clearance 160ft. It's too damn close.

[@TeeVeeZed123]

'Off Grid Woman' is a superhero, she has the cape to prove it!

[@ycmdill]

If you design your floor plan so that you have a single central closet for all your plumbing needs you will greatly reduce costs and facilitate modifications such as solar hot water etc. It will also reduce water usage as you would not waste cold water while attempting to run hot

[@misty2782]

My girls are grown now, but I insisted that they learn how to drive a stick when they started driving. Oldest can do it in an emergency (whole purpose for them to learn) Youngest drives a stick and really doesn't want anything else. I just never wanted them out with friends and get stuck and not have that skill. Good for you that you knew this was something that was important. I swear every 4 wheeler has a mind of it's own!

[@TannyOHaley]

When designing the floor plan, you might want to draw it on the ground and make cardboard furniture to make sure that the floor plan works. When designing for plumbing make sure all your fixtures share the same wall. That reduces the amount of plumbing required. It also make sure that you have hot water faster. Have fun, I'm looking forward to each installment.

[@purelivingforlife]

Excellent tips! We've narrowed the plumbing to two walls. Not bad! :)

[@mozismobile]

Or make a wooden model. You have wood :) And in your copious spare time you can sit inside and whittle model furniture. Or just rough it out by drawing on little offcuts. I found a very rough "architectural model" helped a lot, not least for answering questions like "can we get our king size mattress up the stairs". They also fascinate neighbours and family, and if you do make it a little nice you can use it as a doll house if/when there are kids.

[@doubledarefan]

Full size floor plan drawn in the yard: Cannot beat that! If you can get some junk furniture (no point exposing good stuff to the weather) and place them in the "rooms", you could even live a day to see how it will all work!

[@mawmawkaren2801]

My favorite video so far! Alyssa you were a hoot! XOXO

[@1crazynordlander]

I have watched a few of your videos this morning. YOU TWO are real. I appreciate that. I subscribed.

[@red-hat-mike]

Jesse and Alyssa ....Both of you guys deserved adoration and lots of praise .. for what you have accomplished. Well done and may you both be always be happy and content ! You have given me lots of joy watching your videos.

[@rocketsurgery8337]

Keep your floor plan simple and basic. You can always add on to it in the future. Remember, insulation is best added while the structure is new.

[@meme3954]

I love it that your are not afraid to learn and try new things.

[@larryandrist5643]

love the videos it's like Christmas morning when I see yall add a new video well done

[@PensionerPondFarm]

We are building our permaculture homestead in Northern Vermont and we watch your progress almost every day. We like the construction detail in the videos and how you work as a couple to get things done. We are also inspired by your hot tub, though, we are building the house first! We also appreciate your notes of nerdyness that waft from your loving banter. Stay warm as the jaws of winter slowly close on your (and our) farmhouses.

[@theoldwizard998]

I hope you have figure this out by now, but you ALWAYS need at least 1 spare LP tank so when the one in use runs out you can quickly hook up the spare.

[@purelivingforlife]

+theoldwizard998 Got two ;-)

[@fiendeng]

theoldwizard998 LP tank?

[@schwags1969]

Liquid propane.

[@mikelamothesr.8998]

That was a bit rude. The individual's post directly above his was in fact, a query regarding the acronym LP if you look.

[@mikelamothesr.8998]

SUPERNOVA; my apologies for my remark. It seemed directed at the other chap.

[@downtubecrank103]

Alyssa ! You rock Girl ! I've been trying to get my to do the kind of things you two are doing for last 35 years.

[@warriorgrandma4392]

Thank you for taking your time to document everything

[@rainydaylady6596]

Love the Superhero outfit! Prior to buying my 1980 Honda Prelude, way back when, I had only driven a stick around a neighborhood in Victoria, BC for about 15 minutes. I drove out of the dealership vowing that my stick would do things My Way...lol. It was a jerky couple of days at first, but in the end it was the most fun driving I ever had until I traded it in 10 years later. Next time Jesse leaves, as long as the truck is in good shape, just drive that thing! You'll do great.

[@wslandry]

Jessie is a freaking rock star self made man but he is so lucky to have such a sweet soul hard working companion by his side. So it's all equal dear! I know by my old age that you guys are going to make it happen in everything you set goals for.

[@steelsteesher6561]

your sense of humor is wonderful, your videos are great! keep it up

[@outdoorcountryboyforlife6511]

with that personality and attitude theres no way you can go wrong. Good job Alyssa

[@shawnmartin1289]

That superhero training montage was pretty frickin sweet.

[@purelivingforlife]

Jesse totally agreed! Alyssa went above and beyond on that one FO SHO! That forked stick curl was awesome. Chin ups? REALLY! hahaha

[@ForwardGuidance]

I think you are from Orange County, California and so I have to say you are surprisingly awesome. I know you background story, but for you to embrace this lifestyle so genuinely the "simple life" must have been just below the surface waiting in your heart for someone like Jessie to wake it up. I'm so thrilled for you that you found someone so compatible. You and Jessie seem to make quite the pair. Take care, best wishes and God bless.

[@woodturningjohn]

I always thought that by this time in my life I could have gotten a off grid homestead. However after a fall and breaking my back which led to congestive heart failure and major blood clots in both legs I have to settle for just watching your adventures. I have to say I never thought I would see you running around in a cape and underwear, LOL now that's funny.

[@jussa101]

woodturningjohn hey man I'm a clinician and have seen how debilitating things like dvt's can be and same with heart failure. Hope you're fine and hopefully you're keeping up with your therapy.

[@woodturningjohn]

jussa101 Thank you, yes I keep up with things and keep fighting because I have a daughter to raise since the wife bailed as well.

[@alvindueck8227]

Johnny Draco what's that all about? !

[@Leib33]

He must have been blurting out how he felt about the wife who bailed on her husband 2 posts above your's.

[@fibromighty]

Alyssa, I found this quite inspirational. And I think you did a fantastic job running the place in his absence too! I also agree with you about how important it is to set things up in the beginning in a way that ensures it being more easily ran by one. Work smarter, not harder, right! I hope you have a beautiful holiday season this year. Hugs from Kim in Arkansas!

[@petebachman5694]

Another great video, Alyssa. It shows the depth of planning involved you two are making as you go on this off-grid journey. I hope Jesse sells the home for LOTS of money. And about the skillsets you brought up: driving a stick, dressing game, and pressure-canning: these are all going to be super-valuable down the road. About Jesse's super-off-grid skills- Black and Decker offers a homeowner's book with basics of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and a lot of other skills. It might be worth tucking away in your library as a way to dip your toes into construction projects- so the next time he steps away for some time you can surprise him with your handiwork (though I'm sure he already knows just how capable you are!)

[@tomwebber9377]

Great job. I'm sure that Jesse felt you were more than capable of running things while he was away. Your posts always have so much great information. By the way, loved the whole super hero thing. Very fun!

[@fillg]

I loved the superhero routine!

[@JCAJCA3]

You my girl are doing GREAT! The video's just keep getting better and better. GOD bless, JC

[@CogHillFarm]

As always great tips....people tend to forget about how much small every day, off-the-grid, items weigh & how that could affect your day to day life out there!! great stuff, Thanks!

[@randymears1378]

I just found your channel. I loved hearing you explain the things your are doing. Great video. It gives me encouragement to continue my homestead. Thanks, Randy

[@eskimoglenn]

What a belting couple.Started seeing your vid in the last week and are enamoured by your attitude. Very best wishes to you both.Keep on keeping on.

[@BacktoSchoolBus]

Man you have a good attitude, it is refreshing

[@gabrielperez4578]

Way to go! Your dad, husband, and family should be proud of you.

[@Matttchew5]

Both of you have been extremely helpful. You're both super and, with such helpful guidance, heroes. If it wasn't for videos like this, I'd be lost in the woods rather than homesteading.

[@LifeGoesNorth]

I'm from Oregon also-high fives! :) Great job taking care of the homestead! The folks that set up the homestead we just bought, in Alaska, came up from California in the 50's and set up the homestead from scratch like you guys are, living in a small trailer house. From what I've seen watching a few of your videos, you and your guy make an awesome team. Looking forward to following your adventures.

[@girlfriend677]

Thanks Alyssa! You guys are very informative and a lot of fun to watch, please keep it up!

[@georgiapeach2339]

Love your sense of humor. Thanks for sharing it.

[@FreedomHomestead]

Alyssa- My wife and I loved the Super Hero in training part of the video! Keep up the great work.

[@Jason4Star]

I agree that your husband is pretty much an off-grid superhero, I love his informative videos. (the one on the chain saw mill helped me) But minute 1-2 was HILARIOUS - which requires a superhero power of a different kind and I might add that it is just as much essential to backwoods living. Of all the videos I watch on this kind of living, you guys - more than many others, are going to make it just fine.

[@k.cashman427]

Great vid: honest, funny, entertaining, and informative! The hombre needs to take you out to dinner upon his return.

[@thecordlesscarpenter7956]

Alyssa, great job on the video and kudos on doing everything by yourself!

[@theantiqueautistic6148]

I LOVE your channel! We are old and retired and just starting out homesteading. as a matter of fact we are starting an autistic community. we are starting oLD from scratch. We look forward to learning a lot from you.

[@kaymazurik5621]

You GO girl!! Awesome video yet again... truly lauhed out loud at superlyssa - Thank you!!

[@colin8532]

Alyssa, you've done a great job the last month by yourself. I do, however, fear that you may have needed a little more human contact at the point where you decided to run around in the super hero outfits lol. Funny stuff though, great video :)

[@avonleanne]

LOVED the super pink undies costume!!! LOL!!!

[@StreetbikeSteve]

Good for you guys. A little planning has worked out great for y'all.

[@daiman56]

Well done! nice to see that you are able to manage very well on your own.

[@carenburmeister5002]

You are so smart and entertaining. Watched one video and I'm hooked. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@garyquernemoen2513]

You are great Alyssa!! Thanks for the info!

[@ericlewis77]

Jesse, you are a lucky fella. She's a keeper. Love the videos folks. ☺

[@annetteparlato2629]

-Good on ya Alyssa, you can attempt anything. Sometimes it just needs a quiet space and some thinking space. Love your videos, have been watching regularly.

[@wolfyaway424242]

Great video Alyssa. A great lesson that if you are building a life together you both need to be able to get by with just one of you as life happens around you. You seem to be a pretty big off grid super hero already, keep it up both of you.

[@ogopaulo]

Adorable and informative. Jessie is a lucky guy.

[@aguileratreeservice9189]

great job alyssa!! I think you did great and im sure jesse knows you can fen for your self!

[@canesrock82]

Great video Alyssa. Well done.

[@johndal21]

I have watched a ton of your videos and this is the first I have actually commented on. I had to laugh. GREAT sense of humor. I suspect its key to a lot of couples success. LOVE the homemade stock idea! I love the fact you two are always learning and says a lot of your dedication!

[@AmandaStevensliveshere]

Good Job Alyssa...loved your superhero antics.

[@SpeedOfDark186Kmps]

You guys are awesome. I look forward to the new videos. So sorry for the loss of your cat. :(

[@SkyKing101010]

Thank you for the super hero "thingie". It was absolutely hilarious and delightful. I love your videos. Please, by all means, continue.

[@drumcrazy72]

Proper planning prevents piss-poor performance. You guys nailed it. Well done to you both :)

[@BernhardHofmann]

First time viewer here. I just had to leave a comment to say what a well edited video this is and that your enthusiasm is a delight to watch. You're living my dream, enjoy it! 😁

[@williamm945]

You guys are great, more videos please.

[@andymacdonald30]

Love your get it done attitude .. Where there is a will there is a way !!

[@stevenandrews6627]

Good for you kid!!!! Your posts have me thinking a lot about chucking the urban life! I

[@leslieaharden6183]

You are doing a great job! Very inspirational. Loved everything. Very good emphasis re: weight issues. (Lifting heavier weight objects--even a 10 frame full deep beehive versus an 8 frame medium beehive--will eventually impact and limit even strong folk. Planning for accessibility ensures everyone's ease of transitioning in your home. Providing one handicap accessible sloped ramp protects and supports all ages. I always like to plan that anyone could break a leg skiing or need to wheel a baby carriage into a house.) Ps...I'll teach you (and anyone to drive stickshift). My favorite (main) way to drive. Learned because my Dad insisted that all five of his children learned so that in an emergency, no matter where we were, we could always help someone get to a hospital, etc.)

[@GatorLife57]

Great job Alyssa ! Thumbs up.... ENJOY.... THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@sarbear-jd7fv]

awesome video...great job in running the homestead solo...I've been kinda working on the same thing here... its a lot of work but totally worth it :) if u need items for composting, some of the smaller grocery stores have bad or old items that they throw out...maybe some of them would save u items (such as produce, bakery, etc) to come and pick up..we do at the store I work at.. :)

[@andrewnorth2976]

You need to put a cover on your compost heap, excess rain is not good for it. Also, it's a good idea to have 3 sections, one is empty and you turn one section into the empty one to rotate and aerate the mixture, then the other section gets turned into the one you just emptied

[@windsonghillranch4306]

My wife and 2 children have been off grid in the most northern part of Maine for nearly 6 years now. The first year was hardest. looks like you guys have got it together. one thing we did that you haven't yet is add wind power. Home Depot sells a 400 w turbine for around $500 I think. It really adds to your power especially on cloudy days and nights. The wind keeps blowing sun or not. once we put in our wind and solar we cut our generator time to 3 gals of fuel a month and that was only to power tools during a building project. Welcome to the world of off grid living we find it the only way to live. Think of adding some goats, a milk cow and a few feeder pigs. We let our chickens and animals free range. Yes we do occasionally lose one to wildlife but still worth it. Plus the manure is great for the garden. Think of putting up a plastic greenhouse it will extend your growing time. we have fresh veggies from April to Jan. With a grow light and a Woodburning stove the greenhouse really helps.

[@glenokla2588]

Good job & video Alyssa!

[@rockdog2584]

I must say that designing your own Home can be extremely satisfying. I am just an amateur architect but I design homes SPECIFICALLY for off-grid living. My favorite is an earth-sheltered 3 bedroom, 2 bath place and my latest is a 2-story 2+ bedroom, 2 bath with covered outdoor dining/living space.I'm kinda sorry that you moved away from Oregon (which I would DEARLY love to return too!) and I am assuming you went to Idaho (judging by the scenery around your place. Good choice!). Ya gotta do what ya gotta do, right?I really enjoyed your vid about installing the cistern system (a plan I've had in mind all along) and I think that the solar system you've put up is a good small start. If the wind blows regularly there, I would suggest looking into a VAWT (Vertical Axis Wind Turbine) to augment the solar panels.BTW; I just subscribed to your channel ~Andrea~

[@JonPeerless]

Do you have a link to your work. I am in the early planning stage.

[@rockdog2584]

Forgive me. My statement is a little misleading. I have, indeed, designed a number of floor plans...but it's all just in my head for my own entertainment. I really should start putting them down on paper! I will be learning how to use AutoCAD next quarter and I am really looking forward to working on my house plans with it.

[@JonPeerless]

Rock Dog ah, cool. OK. Thank you for the update. I've been doing the same for decades, and tinkering at my suburb home to sharpen basic building skills, but I am really ready to make the next step.

[@debcrisp6335]

Awesome job Alyssa!

[@johnivy5197]

What an awesome, intelligent young lady. And a willingness to learn. Something I find lacking in today's youth. You guys are doing a great job. Can't wait to see how it all turns out for ya'll (Yep, I'm a hillbilly) LOL!!

[@TurkishKB]

yeah its nice seeing such nice girl. i wonder all the time how i tried to start a family with a destructive pshycho woman

[@yowmemperor]

Definitely take some time this winter to look into a DIY Tesla PowerWall. Sure, it's 60% lighter, but you wont be carrying it around, for you guys they have a higher power density, and they can be drain 100% without damage to the batteries. More power in a smaller footprint. And when properly cared for, a much longer life than deep cycle lead acid. You can get them nearly free from used power tool packs, laptops, etc. There are tons of KZbin channels, and a great FB page to teach you how to do it safely.

[@vkarr154]

Love ur attitude!

[@cassandrarobinson7138]

You go girl!!! you've come a long way. cute vid.

[@Oldmanseenalot]

Great since of humor. Love it!

[@404now]

Loved this one. Really fun.

[@turbojoe2]

I've watched a few of your videos and I truly appreciate them! I envy you two. This is exactly what I've always wanted to do! Koo dos to you both and thanks!

[@howardwhite9773]

Alyssa - I've driven a stick shift for 40 years. My point is that my current farm truck (F250 SuperDuty) has a really tricky shift pattern. It's touchy to distinguish between 1st and 3rd gear. Never enough practice...

[@alexanderlapp4163]

Howard White , My son is had that problem with my trucks when he was learning how to drive. He was in third when he should have been in first. He stalled it a bunch of times .

[@mr.mrs.pathfinder668]

The title scared me but I was confident you wouldn't post anything that would compromise your safety. Great video! Thanks for mentioning the gallons of water you were bringing in. I had written it wrong in my upcoming blog post on our resources for property planning. Since you're one of our favorite channels and provide crazy inspiration, you guys are mentioned quite a bit. :) Great video as always.... Seriously, though... Who thumbs down? Wish we could thumbs up more than once. Thanks for sharing your journey and taking the time to provide FREE information and entertainment! It's truly appreciated and has helped us on our journey. OH! And thanks for the ice cream idea. My grandma gave us one!!! Maybe we can do an ice cream exchange when you get that bounce house up. ;) Stay happy, Mrs. P

[@rawlawgirl]

the beginning was HILARIOUS!

[@BlazinBlades]

Super Awesome Cute video... 😄 To many more! 🍾

[@Thoron_of_Neto]

I'm pretty new to the channel, but I've watched a few of your videos, and hope to one day homestead myself, but I just have to come out and say it, you two are hilarious! Thanks for the videos, they're very entertaining AND educational! The Super Duo of Homesteading!

[@cloptonhouse]

Update as I am watching. :P You can create your broth in the pressure cooker pot and be able to extract the majority within 5 hours, with the bone structure crushing into powder in your hands. I use an All american as it is super heavy Duty. I have found that using pork or beef bones produces a lot of gelatin. Chicken bones not so much.

[@elflordsjourneys]

Watch out jesse,off grid girl might not need you anymore!😀😀

[@tracys7057]

You go girl!!! Love your videos!!

[@nicktrzcinski9327]

Well done!

[@larryjacobs5713]

The cabin is in eastern Oregon with a year around creek running next to it! My dream place. Love your videos

[@estellaeggleston7915]

thanks for the laughter it was a great video!

[@JoshuaSmithHomesteader]

Two thumbs up for an amazing attitude, and the outfit of course. Cheers!!

[@derick5796]

Earned a like with the eccentric superhero roleplay.

[@Eduardo89rp]

You should use those stairs as a template to terrace most of the hill into a garden!

[@MrCrazywowguy]

As soon as i saw the video i was like "Oh no don't tell the whole internet your home alone" But you proved me wrong, smart girl!

[@glenvant]

Just stumbled on to your vlog. Have watched two episodes and I like them. I've had a little over a half dozen hobby farms over 40 yrs or so. I would do it all over again. I live in Minnesota now but did live in Montana for 5 years. I miss the scenery. Your view is outstanding. Keep it up and never give up. Sometimes you need a break to regroup and catch your breath but then hit it again. Glen

[@joenadeau4419]

Good use of humor but also very informative.......nicely done...!!!

[@egn83b]

I am loving to see what you guys build for your first Home, keep the videos coming as often as you are guys keep going, Maybe something we all will learn that will be very beneficial to our future homes. Bone broth sounds good on a cold day..

[@davidriley8590]

WELL DONE YOUNG LADY, YOU WILL GO FAR, LOVELY TO SEE A WOMEN WHO GETS STUCK IN, AND NOT WORRIED ABOUT BREAKING HER NAILS OR GETTING DIRTY, I LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY WHEN YOUR HOME IS COMPLETED GOD BLESS YOU BOTH. DAVE FROM UK.

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Smart planning!