Cost on Moving to Alaska, How Much to Build in Alaska | Our Background & Frequently Asked Questions

[@CindyMorin-d4k]

Agreed Alaskans we are Real People. After more then forty years we drove out to try out Mexico. Now after a year there we are in Idaho. The people are good here kinda like Alaska, I miss my Alaska.

[@David_Blong]

Great video I think your German shepherds adds to your channel watching them playing all the time in the background

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes, they are fun to watch.

[@maryricketts8526]

I'm so jealous. Our family lived in Anchorage from 1970 to 1999. My husband wanted to retire outside to get away from the winters. He was a police officer for 20 yrs and 10 yrs in Prudhoe Bay before retirement. He passed away in 2007 i've now decided I want to go back home to AK. Been looking on Zillow etc but have decided to come up there next year. I'm thinking the Soldotna area since we once had a place up Funny River Rd and we loved it. I'm in Idaho now where he picked to live....I hate it. Loved this video...and your saying only one life live it. That's what I want. To live the rest out in my beloved Alaska.❤❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Funny River is a nice area. You probably won’t recognize it, lots of development before the bridge. Still plenty of spots on out though.

[@desireew4692]

I think you guys are great! And I can understand you both just fine❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@lollybelledesigns9340]

So happy that I have found your account. I’m also a nurse and my Jonathan builds everything and also an electrician. We lived in Glenallen north of Valdez for a year. Moved back home because of a sickness in the family. We go back often to volunteer with a non profit teaching drug abstinence etc. love your build and can’t wait to see all that you create on your homestead.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you so much 😊 If you ever decide to do some travel nursing the hospital I work at frequently needs them. It’s a nice way to take a three month working vacation.

[@lollybelledesigns9340]

@@ouralaskahomestead that’s so awesome and sweet of you! I’m lucky enough to work from home and that allows me to travel and work. I worked at CRNA and hired on to a hospital in Barrow just prior to Covid. I ended up staying home in Alabama close to my kids and elderly parents. This job came along and I jumped on it. I love y’all’s story~ it’s authentic and real. I told my Jonathan that I wish I had known y’all while in Alaska! Maybe we would not have been distance close but definitely make time for the encouraging calls or trips to share stories and hard to buy items. I’m sure we will be back soon working with our non profit groups and friends and I’ll keep in touch … in case ya need some down south, traveled across the country and braved the wilds, kind of new friends. 😁. Is that sounding creepy? Promise I’m not creepy. ✌🏽

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@lollybelledesigns9340 not at all! You sound like an awesome person. Keep up the great work with the nonprofit and by all means, yes, keep in touch 🩵

[@lollybelledesigns9340]

@@ouralaskahomestead I sure will! Do you guys still have an Amazon wish list? Stay safe as the weather changes or better known as when the mosquitos die!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@lollybelledesigns9340 we do, please keep in mind, this includes things I intend to buy at some point. I absolutely do not think a viewer is going to get us a $2k fridge lol. That really upset one person. These are all things we want to get eventually. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story with me. I love to get ti know our viewers. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TO79E7X0POXC?ref_=wl_share

[@nobracobra]

simple living alaska has a good youtube channel. i believe theyve been up there for a few years, coming from the states i do enjoy their channel i was fortunate enough to be able to visit alaska during the summer (fairbanks) and winter (anchorage) also visited quite a few surrounding cities/areas... such beautiful country and beautiful people! tyfs

[@jerrywillhite4412]

Dogs are family. They love you unconditionally.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes they are 🐾

[@desireew4692]

Me too! I have the sickness, 3 dogs & 2 cats!❤

[@joellacecil7474]

Thank y’all so much so glad I found your channel,❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Our pleasure! Thank you for joining along.

[@melaniewoodward1496]

Your dogs are gorgeous! I have five GS . Raised them for 40 yrs. Their the best ever!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes they are 🐾🖤🤎🐾

[@deborahmoczygemba3026]

You two are such kind, beautiful people. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@22mstarr]

We have a 4 year old female German shepherd named Luna and she is great. She’s very protective of us and we didn’t realize how much until a delivery guy reached out to hand her a box. Luna was beside her and luckily I was there as well because she went off and tried to attack the guy. I’m not mad but know to be careful with her now.

[@JamesCouch777]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, it makes it so much better to know a little bit about the people you are watching. We wish you the best and can't wait to see what the future holds for y'all!

[@JamesCouch777]

We like the fact that you are so honest and real with your audience. Kudos to you for sharing your journey.

[@jeanmason8662]

Block those trolls asking about dogs...you have all the animals you like...

[@quindamann3889]

Nice to know your before moving story! Best of luck to you. Enjoying your videos.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@frankiesmom7703]

You 2 are extremly amazing! I think you did and do a great job😊

[@kevinwiley9696]

Thanks for the explanations!! Give those GSD Doggies a good long pet for all of us!!! LOVE them GSD’s. Good Luck with the weather. I hope you get totally in to the cabin before the weather hits.

[@TheFormat95]

my daughter is a combat medic in the Army. i hope your son loves really hot weather here in San Antonio, because that is where the school is at.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Both our niece’s are combat medic. Luckily their AIT was in the winter at Fort Sam-Houston

[@shannoninalaska]

New subscriber here. Merry Christmas! I left Florida and moved to Alaska with just me and my two boys (although my youngest son is in the military now). I go back to visit every 6 months to see my Mom, Step-dad, oldest son and grandkids in Florida. Like yourselves, I also miss out on family reunions and holidays. But I love it in Alaska. Best decision I ever made.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for joining us! Yes, being away from family is the hardest but Alaska is home now. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@shannoninalaska]

Thank you. ❤ 😊

[@danmcdonagh8924]

I think I made some comments on your shed building. I have 55 yrs in construction but I am in Alberta Canada. I am happy to help people but by the vid , you have already done it. I don't comment to be critical in a bad way but I do comment to help . Thanks for sharing your stories.😮

[@ouralaskahomestead]

I’ve no problem with constructive criticism. How else will I know to change things up for next time. Thank you so much 😊

[@TerryFalan]

Hi guys! Really enjoyed learning more about you and your story til now! I’ve been watching from the start when you pulled up to the snow covered driveway back in April! I love your determination and the ability you both have to keep your sense of humour when things are not working out. So important! Looking forward to tagging along as you work on your property! T. from Ontario Canada!

[@janetparrish3429]

Loving your channel.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@frankiesmom7703]

12,o00 grand is cheap! You too are amazing and cute, as you answer each other's sentences. Thanks for the videos!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for joining us and thank you for the kind words.

[@roxannecarson2814]

I like how real and honest you are. You are right, you only live once. I lost money in real estate not being in town and moving to a new area in the mountains, but we have lived every bit of this crazy experience. We have tried to look for something else to capitalize on what we could have made in the up-rising market, but once you find, it’s hard to give up this lifestyle. Thanks for sharing your journey. Be safe. Get that firewood put up, and enjoy! Happy New Year!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you. Happy New Year 🎊

[@revmomvpable]

I loved Alaska. I was able to visit when my family moved to Kodiak with the Navy. He was a career Captain in the JAG with Mom and my four sisters and I. I left for college and came back for visits. He was there for 2 years and we lived on base. We drove up the AlCan HWY in an Open Road camper. Wow! Talk about dusty inside. But so beautiful. That was before the hwy was paved. Mom did work in town as a part time night nurse while there. My sisters attended school in town. There was a strong rivalry between base people and town folks. Very interesting. But the family was very busy with other military and town folks in a church there. Met many wonderful people! My second sister and I worked in the summer at a salmon cannery and a King crab cannery. It was an amazing experience. Hope your new homestead does well. Will pray for everything needed to be provided. God bless!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you

[@TheSimpleAlaskans]

Great Video. We moved up in 2017 as well. What a wild ride, but totally worth the tradeoff for freedom!

[@USAF-777]

You both are awesome and you make a great team, I use to live in anchorage back in early 1974 to 1975 and had a blast, the fishing and hunting was great and the scenery was amazing, I love your story and it is inspiring, Love your videos keep them coming

[@afj3rd]

Thank you for the Q&A as someone who is struggling to make the final decisions on “ the move”I appreciate any amount of information. last August I was on the Kenai peninsula for six days for four days in Homer absolutely loved it .i’ve enjoyed your channel from the beginning.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you so much 😊 If you have any questions about the area feel free to email me or if you’re on Facebook send me a DM

[@npete55]

We moved to Homer in 1965 when it was a small fishing town. so we lived through all the changes… now live in Tennessee. But still go up every few years.. so I enjoy seeing all your videos with familiar scenery..

[@ouralaskahomestead]

The Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea they like to be know as. I imagine it was even pretty back in the day, before the hill was littered with over priced AirBnB’s and the Spit spoiled with condos. Still a gorgeous place though.

[@npete55]

@@ouralaskahomestead yes it has always been a beautiful place with that uniquely Homer hippie vibe.. no tourists back then. With only about 1000 full time residents.

[@morganfreeman1089]

Hello, you are a wonderful couple, I wish you the best and I will continue to see you as long as you are here.

[@suezaple4950]

I understand about the nice friendly community your living in and how Alaska seem to pull you back, I get that same feeling here in Ontario when ive been up in the north country, Its about 6 hours from me, people are friendly always willing to help you clean fresh air. hopefully I can go there after i clear some debts , Thanks for sharing your story as to how you moved to Alaska and why. your inspiring big time folks. Thanks a bunch. Watching from Ontario Canada .

[@chuckhorner3758]

Extremely informative! You both had so much information to share that at times you shared it simultaneously LOL But you managed to keep it real by correcting one another over misquoted dates and other equally critical minutia. Those veiled criticisms' aside I have nothing but respect for the both of you and how you reached this point in your journey. I await each Vlog release with great anticipation to be able to see your progress toward "getting ready for Winter" If I lived nearby I would come cut down some dead standing and get your firewood supply in better shape. Take care of each other and stay safe!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes, after 25yrs of marriage we don’t even realize we’re doing it but many viewers noticed. We’ll make an effort to avoid speaking for or over each other in the future. I wish we had dead standing. Further north there is plenty of beetle kill to harvest but fortunately the infestation didn’t make it this far south. We don’t have a single dead tree on the property. Thanks for joining us 😊

[@chuckhorner3758]

I am acutely aware of the talking for/over because after 24 years of marriage that is also my reality@@ouralaskahomestead LOL

[@susanhansen4453]

We fish the Kenai every year, my husband is the BEST teacher. My first year bank fishing, I out fished all around. Made them mad! 🤣 So if you want to learn, let’s do it next year! End of July early august for Reds. ❤️🎣

[@ouralaskahomestead]

I’m gonna take you up on that!

[@susanhansen4453]

@@ouralaskahomestead please do, I’m serious. He’s known as the fish whisperer. Mainly because he mostly deaf. His senses are heightened. We have all hunted moose and bear, but on guided trips. We know where are food comes from.

[@charlenegrady8781]

Good to get to know you both. If I was younger I’d be there too. Good luck with your adventure. Take care from Cape Cod🥰🇺🇸

[@faithrada]

Cape Cod is great for Summer... South Florida is great for Winter.... and Alaska is great TO VISIT. 👍

[@charlenegrady8781]

@@faithrada nope I think I’ll stay here on the Cape.

[@charlenegrady8781]

@@faithrada The weather here on the Cape is not bad. Never wore a winter coat last year. Hope the same this year. Too old to move. Can’t go to Florida because I hate it there. Ok for a quick visit but can’t stay any longer and I have family there. Just me.

[@denisewiebrimmer454]

Great Q&A. It's nice to get to know you guys better.

[@gf3803]

Inspiring stuff! Can't wait to see your garden videos in the future so we can learn from you both.

[@DawnMillington-i9t]

Loved the A Q video. I wished I started watching from beginning but I didn’t , know I’m going back. What a journey you have been on. So enjoy all the videos. Always looking for a new post. Keep it up, you two are amazing.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you so much. Lots of projects coming up.

[@DebraDockler-os2sb]

Thanks for sharing this with everyone helped us know about you and family 👪 and how awesome to be able to do what you love ❤

[@cyndeeh]

Just found you all! Im stuck in ohio. For all my life(61 yrs old), I've wanted to go to alaska. Your living my dream! Can't wait to see what shenanigans yall come up with! Where'd you come from in ohio?

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Marion, Ohio We’ve got a bunch of projects planned for the summer and we’ll hopefully be doing some sightseeing so I can show you guys just how pretty it is up here. Thanks for watching 💜

[@lisabyles867]

Your dogs are Beautiful! Tugs at my heart strings.

[@velmad5dilbert344]

Thanks for sharing. Just found you guys and am exited to follow you on your new journey.

[@nicolerennerjarvis1478]

A true dog person would never ask why so many dogs? ! The more the merrier!

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

Dogs are having their best life up there in Alaska

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

Not every one is so desperate to have dogs, some of us are content with humans.

[@darleneoshea8431]

It will always be Barrow for older Alaskans 😊

[@breeze8363]

I have 4 dogs and a cat. They are my little loves. I feel safer with them.

[@startnowadventures]

By the way, on dipnetting… Kasilof is obviously much closer to y’all, but the fish suck IMHO. The south side of Kenai has sockeye and Kasilof only has Silver. The silvers are much smaller, and don’t taste as good. Definitely either do Kenai, or go crazy and hit up the copper. Both Copper and Kenai are better with a boat, especially copper because otherwise you are climbing up and down a veritable cliff face and that sucks. If you want a King you can almost guarantee you’ll get in on the copper, and I’ve never seen one in Kenai or Kasilof. Kenai and Kasilof can easily handle the full 5’ hoop. Copper you are much better off with a 3’hoop because the current will drag you like crazy with a big net there. Anyhow, good luck dipping! It is a great time, and so nice to get that food stores.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks for the tips!

[@SemiReTired]

Howdy, new scriber here. This is interesting. I give you guys well deserved credit.

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Great video Craig and Chandra

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@julih2674]

Just found your channel, have watched several so far, skipped ahead to Q&A to learn more. I saw in comments on early vid you were in Morrow Co., I am east of Johnstown. Thought I would live on this land all my adult life, bought 20 acres in 1982. The Intel buildup will likely force me out, property values going thru roof. Destroying farmland hundreds of acres at a time. So sad, the entire area will eventually change and not be rural. Dream of Alaska, but CRPS/RSD means I struggle here, realistically I know couldn’t do AK. Was nice to see someone start out building and not in mud, swampy area. Good luck, will be watching.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes, I’ve been following the Intel mess. Sad it’s destroying such a quite rural area. I used to go to the huge flea market/coon dog trials there in Johnstown every year as a kid. Sorry about your medical condition, RSD is so painful. If you can’t move to AK maybe you’ll get the opportunity to visit one day🤞 I can’t tell you how happy I am that we aren’t building in the mud also 😆 Thanks for joining us on our journey!

[@jasondavis1816]

Great to see you guys 👍🖼

[@annregan5330]

Hello there nice to know you both good luck to you thank you for sharing and your time👍👍👍👍

[@robincarrico2007]

Roscos is good but Keen Kow is awesome. For us the 45 min. drive is worth the meal.

[@tmark6701]

Very interesting information and it's nice to learn some background on the two of you. I've only just started watching today, six videos in so far, but feel like I already know you.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Glad to have you along on our journey

[@northidahodreaming5657]

Thanks for this video. I watched your videos starting with the oldest....hoping I could learn your "story". Your videos are greatly improving. I think that you will be successful with KZbin.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

Thanks for the video. ❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@lorimiller9831]

hi from Oregon! i just stumbled upon your channel today and am excited to get caught up on your adventures. i too love watching Simple Living Alaska and following Eric and Ariel as they learned as they went along the same as you are. they've tackled the solar and explain everything they do very well. they've done the chickens and built the coop, they've learned the dip netting and learning to fish with the rules and regulations. i hope you check them out and let them help you along your journey.

[@anelson2964]

Hey guys, Wild Alaskan Homestead here, just watched you Q and A, My wife has talked to you guys or commented on your videos a few times, I think she was the one KZbin channel you were trying to to think of. We live out by Anchor Point, I’m her husband Alan Nelson, I’m actually in Vermont working a Nuclear job right now but I put in my notice at work and should home in a couple weeks, We’ll have to get together sometime for a chat and a BBQ. I’m not a professional at playing guitar and haven’t played for a few years but I love playing Bluegrass and Country music and I play a little mandolin also Ha Ha ( I guess all mandolin’s are little. I’ll eventually buy me a Dobro to learn how to play. Anyway I’d love to go hunting and fishing with you guys some times and We’d love to hang out sometime and get to know you guys, We’ll eventually have horses out there so we can maybe spend a day riding horses, My wife and I used to train our own horses and other people’s, We live on 80 acres over by Nikaevsk

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Hi Alan, yes it was your channel Craig was thinking of. We’d love to meet up. Ride some horses, play guitar, do some fishing, eat some tasty food. Sounds like a good time. Look forward to meeting you. If you’re on Facebook send me a pm when you get back to town or our email is in the description.

[@anelson2964]

Sorry guys We don’t have Facebook, for Us there was to much crazy stuff on there so we switched to IPhone that doesn’t have Facebook added but We’ll be in touch. Thanks.

[@mariezafonte6473]

Great Q & A. Thanks for being so open and honest with all the background and financial questions. Great information for those looking to make a move to Alaska.

[@StefanHarböck]

You Gys are good people ❤god Bless you greating Form Germany

[@joetheplumber5781]

You guys are great! Thank you!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@debbiemiller7342]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@bryancheesman1542]

We are in Soldotna and it's a little cheaper but make an Anchorage run and hit Costco and really stock up there.

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

Awesome job.

[@funtyes1970]

I can't believe how many states they lived in. I still live in my same state and hometown my hall life.

[@kentevans4218]

Great informative video! New to your channel.... enjoy you all very much!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for joining us 🩵

[@tonybryant2905]

It’s good content I’m from Indiana but live off grid in Colombia. I’m in the mountains

[@ouralaskahomestead]

It’s a hard life but well worth it.

[@sandrap3047]

Good information! I’m about to start working remotely. What 3 towns/cities would you stay in for 2 mths each? Going to spend 6 mths in Alaska.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Valdez, North Pole, Nome. They are all so different. North Pole will allow the opportunity to drive and check out both Fairbanks and Anchorage areas. Valdez is supposed to be the prettiest spot in the state and Nome will allow you to experience village life.

[@sandrap3047]

@@ouralaskahomestead Thanks for the info! I was thinking about Valdez, but never thought of North Pole or Nome. Thanks again!

[@charlesrenfro5585]

Maybe Ford should sponsor you for wearing the hat

[@kandrabramble619]

Love your Dogs we have 2 GSDs great job on videos

[@manne4291]

You guys made such a great choice buying in Anchor Point! Great amenities on both sides in Ninilchik and Homer.. Sterling is my least favorite town on the peninsula, no community feeling.. just feels like a bedroom community for Soldotna. Kasilof, Clam Gulch, Ninilchik, and Anchor Point are underrated gems!

[@manne4291]

Do you guys have your builder’s card to buy building materials tax free?

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@manne4291 no. Please tell me more. I’ve not heard of such a thing.

[@manne4291]

Yeah I asked because no one told us when we started on our cabin either.. you can apply for an owner-builder card with the Kenai Peninsula Borough and show it at home depot or SBS and anything that’s a “permanent fixture” in your home will be tax free. It doesn’t work online but you can go to Home Depot and they can order anything on their website to the store and then that will be tax free when you pick it up.. apparently someone will come once a year to look at your property and make sure you made any progress but I’ve heard it’s a very simple process and well worth the savings💵

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@manne4291 thanks for the info. I’ll look it up. That’ll help tremendously!

[@manne4291]

@@ouralaskahomestead it’s form number 3984. There’s a great video on KZbin called “Alaska Surf Fishing Secrets with Randy Sisco” if you want to get into fishing for halibut from the beach near you, boats are money pits so if you can catch halibut with no boat that’s a win! also he gives lessons out of Ninilchik.. link is in the description of that video.. I’m looking forward to watching your Alaska Journey on here!

[@tanyajenkins919]

How much property do you have? I have to say have enjoyed watching you getting into your property and building your house this year .

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Just over 3 acres

[@j.l.daltoin2238]

if you had some big trees you could get a portable saw mill i use a chainsaw mill but its a very slow process

[@roycelarson7582]

I'd take you fishing some day next summer. I go out of Homer quite a bit in June/July. I'll check in. Good luck with your projects

[@ouralaskahomestead]

We’d love to join you. Would help tremendously to learn to fish in the area 🐟

[@Young937phoenix]

videos are interesting so invest and I know for sure you will recoup the money back in nice and cameras. And set up an account with patron.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Looks like Craigs getting a GoPro for Christmas, shhhh…🤫 www.patreon.com/OurAlaska? I’m still trying to figure Patreon out so it may take a bit before it’s all current.

[@Jasonrcsd]

Nice video! Good info & background. You guys don't look old enough to have grandkids. lol. That small square box is kind of irritating though.

[@faithrada]

Not to be a Debbie Downer here but.. .. as super awesome as being close to the Ocean is..... have you looked into the Tsunami Dangers in your area?

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes. We are high enough for it not to be an issue.

[@moneynfast]

New subscriber, my wife and l are moving there in 05 or 2006. Hopefully Kenai Alaska.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Kenai is a nice centrally located area. Two hour drive to Homer, a little over three to Anchorage. It’s where we do most of our shopping. Lots of great fishing! Thanks for joining us 👋

[@moneynfast]

@@ouralaskahomestead Welcome

[@bnelson2180]

😢Unfortunately Rosco’s is up for sale so if it switches hands it may not stay “best place ever” status!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

It’s been for sale for years I just keep hoping no one buys it and the owners stick around.

[@jimsowder446]

Very nice intro.

[@bparr6894]

I dream of moving to Alaska

[@ouralaskahomestead]

We did for years too. Finally got tired of dreaming and just did it.

[@MitchellsInAlaska]

Good video guys

[@MargaretWinchester]

New subscriber love your channel

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for watching 💜

[@AngelBluff]

It is bovious anyone asking why u have so many dogs have never owned a German Shepherds. Hands down the best breed of dog on earth. We have 2 working line shepherds would have 10 of them if it was possible!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

You are 💯% correct, they are the best!

[@vernareed2692]

​@@ouralaskahomesteadI love the malinois too since I've seen some of them!! But I also love malamute, rottweiler,I had half rott half lab and she was wonderful! Thing is the dogs are so smart way smarter than myself! I've had rat terriers which are great poodles my daughter had the little fluffy dogs that look like a dust mop, can't think of the breed,also another little dog Scottish terrier or something like that. But they've all been wonderful pets and we're rescue animals! If I had a lot of money I'd have a rescue kennel shelter,so many abused abandoned animals!!

[@KrissBartlett]

Hey do you know Sean in Alaska he has You tube channel he does fishing he is near Holmer Alaska works in the suppermarket there in that town he is all round good man build his own cabbin like yours he just got the roof on to he might teach you all the rules ??maybe oh i love your channel to your great people to know im in Australia nearly retitred

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Hi, We do not know Sean but I did watch some of his videos at your suggestion a couple months ago but we have not met him.

[@williamsedlock3903]

You guys are exactly right and you made the right choice Ohio has turned into a pee hole just about all the woke states are going out of their minds it's just not even safe to go to events anymore being in Michigan next to the Ohio line I get a slice of both States stay blessed be safe

[@frankn267]

Where in Florida did you live? We're in South Florida Palm Beach County. Close to Boynton Beach in Broward County.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

A little further north, up by Jupiter/Tequesta

[@frankn267]

@@ouralaskahomestead We have cousins living in Jupiter. We purchased a 4,000 sq/ft house with a solar-heated inground pool, lanai, 100% hurricane-proof roof, windows, and doors. We paid $370K all cash for our house. Back in 2013. We have three married sons and five grandchildren who remain living in New York Long Island. They come here, we go there. I was a attorney retired and a custom home builder.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@frankn267 nice! My FIL remodels and builds houses. Built a few on Jupiter Island back in the ‘70’s. They’ve probably all been torn down and replaced with mansions by this point.

[@frankn267]

@@ouralaskahomestead Mostly all houses in Florida are (CBS) Concrete, Block, and Stucco. Houses built after 2002 must be 100% hurricane-rated. I like what you're doing up there in Alaska and for all the right personal reasons.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@frankn267 yes, we lived in Hobe Sound for a couple years. Our house was an older stick built and oddly enough for the area, had a basement. We were there for Hurricane Wilma in 2005, the eye went right over us. That was an experience! Thank you for watching and the good conversation 😊

[@johndenoma6397]

What kind of boat do you have ?

[@ouralaskahomestead]

It was an old Loanstar that was abandoned and needed more work than we have time for. We sold it and do not have a boat now.

[@j.l.daltoin2238]

i was not going to subscribe but i seen you ford hat lol

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Wife’s got a Jeep but we’re Ford people.

[@tslonaker4609]

What are the local truck driving job opportunities like in Alaska? I've lived in Florida my whole life, with all the new people that has moved here over the years this state has zero opportunities left. I can no longer afford to buy a house in my home state let alone attempt to start a family I'm ready to leave

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Check for positions on the North Slope. They work rotational 3 weeks on 3wks off type schedule and pay is good. I know people who live in Texas and just fly up for their rotation. Regular trucker positions within the state pay is similar to the lower 48 and housing is no cheaper. The economy is a mess.

[@70qq]

🤘

[@fadedlight8596]

been thinking about moving up there solo would it be feasible?

[@ouralaskahomestead]

A lot of people do, just depends on the person.

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

Can you add on to your house for more room

[@ouralaskahomestead]

We probably can. I think once we get the wrap around porch and arctic entry completed and all Craigs tools outside the house won’t feel as cramped.

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

Do you Alaska people can fish for salmon and hunt moose

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Many do. We hope to get some salmon this year and since we don’t have any way to freeze it we will most likely smoke it then can it. Probably won’t try for a moose until we get a good solar set up and have a deep freezer.

[@Papaws-Hobbies]

What part of Ohio are you from. And do you have any ties to Ky.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

No ties to KY other than visiting the KY Horse Park regularly growing up. We’re from the Marion/Mt.Gilead area, north of Columbus.

[@Papaws-Hobbies]

@@ouralaskahomestead I have lots of family in Mansfield and friends. Good luck in Alaska. Have fun

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@Papaws-Hobbies been to Mansfield MANY times. If you ever get up that way try out Porkys 🐖 the best smash burger anywhere! Been there since the ‘40s

[@myrajacques632]

What about sewage… and used water

[@ouralaskahomestead]

No sewer, we just have an outhouse.

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

Will yall make a garden and raise animals

[@ouralaskahomestead]

We’re planning on a small garden this year along with a handful of chickens and ducks. There was an old porcelain bathtub left on the property im planning on turning into a duck pond and Craig builds the cutest chicken coops for me. We do have a lot of moose that visit so I’ll have to be sure and put up a tall fence so they don’t eat my veggies. Next year we’ll expand and add meat rabbits and maybe a pig or two.

[@stevendarrow9828]

What do you for in come?

[@ouralaskahomestead]

We go over that in our FAQ video, the short of it, I’m a nurse. Cost on Moving to Alaska, How Much to Build in Alaska | Our Background & Frequently Asked Questions kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4XMh5qFdqmca5o

[@sandirobi88]

When you both talk at the same time, we can’t understand either!

[@pattymcculloch9000]

I wish I could have more dogs so I don't know why people are asking you guys that question

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Some people just don’t like animals and that’s ok. We love our pets and they bring us lots of happiness and that’s good enough for me 🐾 🤎🖤🐾

[@m.p.1310]

Hard to understand what is said when you both talk at same time.