DEBT FREE Mountain Living!

[@stacyewhite1734]

Esther's mother, Carla Emery was a pioneer in the back-to-land movement. I bought her book in 1976. Esther is an inspiration in so many ways to women who are strong and put their family first. I admire her greatly!

[@dennisalanvids]

Yeah great book!

[@jimmywells33]

Agreed! True Feminism and I bet her kids will grow be great just like their mom.

[@javierzachariah9396]

Pro tip : watch series on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.

[@finncallan1087]

@Javier Zachariah yup, I have been watching on flixzone for since november myself :)

[@coreydonald6088]

@Javier Zachariah Yea, I've been using flixzone for since november myself :)

[@jimmywells33]

It's so nice to see parents raising kids off grid.

[@avonleanne]

what I love most is seeing peoples spirits that are living the self sustainable freedom....so different from the daily drudge of commuting to work.....thanks for sharing.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

avonleanne commuting to an office eats your soul...

[@daveunderwood6498]

Me and my family did the very same thing. You should be proud of your accomplishments. My wife left because of it, even though she said before we were married that she always wanted to live like that. I'm still off grid and thank God she's gone. It's so peaceful now.

[@jewando1]

Dave Underwood haha 👍

[@nicholegibbs5416]

Dave Underwood hahaha!!! That’s funny😂😂

[@Ibiron]

just sold my luxury condo in Florida and bought a cabin in the Smokey Mountians. I'm 64 years old and SAF and so excited I can hardly sit still. I'm out of the swamp.

[@dirtpatcheaven]

How fun!

[@veronicachristopher9321]

During today's 4pm commute I watched the line of cars and thought to myself how it looked like a bunch of robots. Modern society is not my style.

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

Same thinking here..😃

[@marvinholmes23]

Lol

[@danielsmith6628]

Veronica Christopher could you live like this though???

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

We lived off grid in Wyoming until I became handicap, I miss the lifestyle. Love this video, it's inspirational.

[@heavymechanic2]

I lived in a 10x20 trailer in Idaho, OMG it was a hard situation. The past ten+ years I have been renting a mobile home and paid unreasonable rent to finance the property owner's dogpile empire. I was able to buy a small house on some land and its less money than paying rent, only to pay rent forever... I completely understand the debt free concept and building your place on a budget. Working on getting my debts paid off. There is a book called THE CONSPIRACY OF CREDIT that outlines being slaves to the banks through debt.

[@dickflinghammer923]

Johnny Draco Try Mexico. More freedom. More sanity. For a while anyway

[@joelbryant1668]

I just bought your book on the Apple Bookstore. At page 16 I can already say that I feel I can relate to you in so many ways. God bless you. Back to reading I go!

[@resolutionarybeing1885]

I love watching and seeing you and your family's progress! But mostly I want you and your family to know much I loved and admired and still love your mother Carla. She is one of my heroes and has been since I saw her on TV back in the 70s. I honor and respect your beautiful family. Your honesty and sharing is so welcome. Reality based living!! So good to see rocket mass stoves being shared for how wonderfully efficient and effective they can be. Your mom will live in my heart and mind forever. I love her cookbook. An amazing labor of love!! as is your family's sharing. Thanks for all you and your family's and sharing.

[@vaquero3578]

should not use automotive batteries in the house because of the very dangerous offgassing. need to replace them with AGM batteries which do not offgas, or put them outside.

[@sally123244]

Vaquero 357 thank you! I never knew that and I love learning new and helpful things.👍

[@bootmender]

It makes me smile when I see young people homesteading. I am nearly 70 and have been off grid since 1977, but not in the same place. When I started it was wood stove & kerosene lamps. Then it was Solar panels and DC power. Now at 68 I have hydro electric AC and my own gas well. 1382 acres with 3 houses a big shop and 2 barns. All with my Utilities. I do have satellite TV & internet cell phone & CB & Ham radio. I have a cash crop of grass hay that pays the Taxes and other outside needs. Life is a ongoing Learning experience. My house is as if I live in town. I have a large in ground swimming pool with hot tub. I live in Northern Arkansas and yes I have Air conditioning and gas heat. Even though I don’t have utility bills I still have to do maintenance on the equipment that gives me this freedom. On the 4th of July all my family will be here 7 children with spouses and 10 grandkids and even my x-wife & 91 year old mothermother in law will all be here. “Wish me luck? “ keep the faith & never stop Learning.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Your chat was a wonderful way to start my day - two of my favourite youtube ladies!

[@loucee222]

Beautiful place, good lessons taught by awesome people.

[@billrandell4641]

What a marvelous woman you are. In the "race of life" you have allready won! ..Bless Y'all

[@sarahratliff482]

I love the two of you together! Great vid! Thank you for sharing!

[@dennisalanvids]

They were a big motivator for me in making the decision to do the same thing. I am just beginning my build and love that others before me help teach the newer round of people waking up! :) Thanks to you all

[@GatorLife57]

Love Nick, Esther and family ! They are such an inspiration ! Thanks for sharing. Thumbs up. ENJOY... THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@risasb]

We dropped in between tree planting contracts and helped Carla briefly, collating the first edition at that big table with some old ladies, lo these many years ago. She was so gracious -- they all were. This is good to see.

[@risasb]

Child fence around that stove is genius.

[@SweetLiberty001]

I love this video. Thank you two for sharing.

[@sippinghotchocolate]

the craftsmanship on their structures are really attractive. nice aesthetic

[@michaelputnam3216]

Thank you for posting ♡♡♡♡♡

[@michaely8980]

Solar doesn't have to cost thousands and thousands of dollars. Just don't buy harbor freight panels. They don't have good output. Go ahead and get the 250s off Amazon. Two of those would suit you well. I offset the battery cost of course without any services. We use 8 deep cycle in series with 2 converters. With led lights,an RV clothes washer,tv, and gadgets,we can operate approximately 5-6 days without charging. Now that was just basically testing the system. Without professional install, you can set up for around 1700 dollars. Or in my figure lol,less than 1year on service. Maybe this helps you somehow. Good luck, enjoyed your video.

[@tammywines9771]

Ester and her family are the real deal. I love watching her videos they are great human beings.

[@40ny]

Very nice video. Esther is a very positive and inspiring person.

[@Paul-rg4is]

Oh my goodness I love this lifestyle! I really didn't think people could even do this anymore! I am (and my dog) On my way!

[@tpfeif603]

Just stumbled upon your video & absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing. I most definitely love this style of living. One day I hope to be there

[@ivanpredominantly1111]

i need this life, ASAP.

[@bandersnatchful]

I'm looking for a permanent caretaker on 20 acres, Weitchpec California.

[@anonymousprepper1463]

what about a winter one?? hahha

[@bananapatch9118]

Great video Where are you located ? No issues with building codes, etc ? We are in N Carolina and we cant seem to find anywhere in the state where we could buy land and just do our own thing. Sad

[@andrespatino2761]

Charles Moore Because it's illegal in all of America. Go to a country where there's true freedom and off grid is legal. Don't bother trying to off grid in America, it will only get stricter. Off grid In Mexico or New Zealand. Invest in a cheap RV trailer under 2,000.00 and live off the RV camps.

[@dougmc666]

They're in Idaho where building codes are municipal not state. Also a yurt staked to the ground would be considered a "temporary structure" and depending on the region may have a different building code or none at all. Where I live there's no code but there is a time limit for temporary structures.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Idaho county, Idaho has no code. Half the counties in Missouri have no code. All of Alaska minus eight cities have no inspection so code can be ignored. Still at least one county in Arizona with no code, and several counties in Nevada with no code...... so anyone that says it is illegal to build what you want how you want in America doesn’t know the whole story.....

[@jackie9350]

The lady in blue is so graceful

[@dawnmoser7517]

Been with u guys since the beginning,love seeing how far you've came

[@tjinnes]

We really enjoyed this video, thanks.

[@coachwalk7485]

19:24 noticed The Divine Conspiracy on the shelf. For me, one of the greatest thought provoking books.

[@offgridgetawaycamp8034]

I love your video's Esther, they are very inspiring.

[@FouchomaticOffGrid]

Thank you.

[@debriddle2]

I need to start using that soap, your hair is gorgeous. Thanks for all the tips.

[@TheOregonTale]

Very Nice! They are such an wonderful family and it is so inspiring to watch their journey. Great Job and thanks letting us share your visit with Esther and family. ;)-Dede

[@ambertracks]

What plants are good to keep away mosquitoes that u can rub on yourself ?

[@ambertracks]

ty so much brother, much appreciated, GBY

[@leroylowe5921]

Mosquitoes hate garlic.

[@HomesteadingGirl]

I loved this interview. Gonna get your book, Esther. :)

[@create557]

I also love this family!

[@frhythms]

I really love Esther.

[@FouchomaticOffGrid]

Thank you!

[@stephanienuce7711]

Excellent content!

[@xdafactor7684]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO and info. Very helpful. Very interesting. The Most High Bless Y'all.

[@nol1379]

If you could mount that yurt on a wagon frame you could have a mobile home. Just need a team of Belgians to pull it. Just a thought Julie.

[@monoshock57]

Good night little dirtpatcheaven.

[@edadams6836]

Purchased the book off Amazon as a ebook for only $1.99... look forward to learning more about you and your families world.. ed

[@plantingseedsforlife2138]

Thanks for sharing, this is very insightful.

[@BlackButterfly78]

So inspiring

[@svetlanikolova5557]

I have this debt free life. I also have " city code " free life by leaving the US . Me and mom retired together and is the best decision to start our debt free peaceful life in the East Europe mountains.Greetings from Edelvise homestead

[@Tsiri09]

Thank you

[@mirsout4808]

Esther is an angel... So pretty...

[@outdoorsman4245]

Canvas walls in grizzly country??

[@primrozie]

Beautiful home!

[@getredytagetredy]

I love your situation...and your spirit,,,.BTW,,,do you think Doug and Stacy are real homesteaders or just a TV video show ?

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Really enjoyed this video

[@bumblebee0369]

My question is while living in the woods have you ever "seen" or "heard" anything strange or frightening that caused you or your family to be scared at that moment?

[@jaqclark]

Very cool!!!

[@wolfpackbushcraftaustralia]

awesome keep the videos comeing

[@user-uf3wc7hy4l]

What are some good areas of Tennessee for property and homes in the mountains? So far I've come across Flag Pond which looks affordable. Any other areas you could point my research to would be helpful.

[@kurtbaier6122]

Thanks loved it

[@runningbear4666]

what eloevation there?

[@ivanpredominantly1111]

i will call my place off grid mountain man.

[@sudakara2388]

Any problem with Wild Animals (Tigers etc... )

[@harrykuheim6107]

I'm Debt Free at 66 and have been all my life...as is my Wife....We bought 5 acres of land....Cash....I don't live off Grid...I don't live Miles from Towns...I Don't garden Organically....Have an Orchard...Hunt Deer when ever I want...Have a Pantry full of good stuff...Make Home Brew and Hard Cider...raise Bees...Built a Custom House (Not a Shack) Have Barns , Chicken house, raised Pigs and Sheep and my Wife has had a dozen Horses....I was a Carpenter and she was a County Employee....Just don't do stupid shit with your money , Pay as you go , and live a sensible Life and you can do it too....and don't Vote for Democrats selling you a load of Nanny State Crap...they can NEVER make you happy....Just look at the Millions of Poor Blacks who have bought their Crap for the last 80 years for proof.

[@jamesonbrown4270]

Harry Kuheim Well said. I do the same thing and think just like you. I don't even know what a loan is. As for bills I hear about them but don't do them. I strive to be as free as I can. I am sure as he'll not a Democrat either.

[@jemcanalesable]

Harry Kuheim what the hell dose being Democrat have to do with being in Debt George W. Bush jr was a dame Republican and look @ the Massive debt he put are Country in and a the Tax breaks the rich got out of it the rich are living it up and the poor are trying to live Off the grid to Survive and be debt-free look act the Big picture before you talk

[@jewando1]

Bush did suck, but Obama doubled our debt and the rich people create jobs

[@henimsay]

Why does RACE have to creep into this? You might be debt free, but you’re full of racist bullshit and that’s worst! I wasn’t going to comment, because you made a partially decent statement until you spewed that negative hook. This country was built on the backs, heads knees and any other part violated, of Native Americans and Black Slaves! So be mindful of the people you criticize; they provided the comforts of an Entitled living to people that treated them less than human. Thank you for Not being a Democrat!

[@henimsay]

Jameson Brown Racist azz, I’m glad you’re not a Democrat either! People that feel like others are not important, simply reveals their own personal inadequacy.

[@adamselene621]

Using starting batteries for PV storage will work for a short time in a pinch, or when first starting out. I have heard of them lasting a few years, but with any real use, expect a year or less. The best deal in PV storage at present is the "saltwater batteries" made by Aquion, but unfortunately Bill Gates got his greedy little fingers into that company and they had to file chapter 11. They are reportedly re-forming and should resume manufacturing these beauties soon.

[@ucantseeme33]

how did you recharge the headlamps?

[@risasb]

If they contain AA or AAA batteries these come in rechargeable form.

[@ucantseeme33]

risa bear , yes but when they had no power had did they recharge them?

[@maxe1211]

If I would guess, I'd say they used Handcrank Headlamps.

[@MedicalGunsandGear]

Pamela M the generator, vehicles

[@FouchomaticOffGrid]

Our headlamps are USB rechargeable. The charge now comes from the solar panels. For our first two years it was from the generator or our vehicles.

[@littleopie8761]

What ever happened to them ? I haven't seen any new videos from them

[@jeremybohannon7869]

What does the yurt sit on?

[@LostCaper]

Man you did very good for people who were raised and lived in the suburbs. 30 years in information system drove me crazy. I suffered burn out. We retired and moved back to the county. We now have a beautiful over grown farm overlooking a harbour that I am looking to start homesteading. I always owned a tractor. I am originally for a rural area and use to hunting, fishing and tending to a garden. You good folks seem to of adapted very well. Good luck in the future. P.S. I honour the “paying it forward” craze where the purpose is to increase everybody’s subscription by subscribing to each others channel. I subscribed to your channel and will subscribe to anyones channel that comments “paying it forward” on any of my videos and subscribes to my channel. Pass it on. Take care Ray

[@bostjanjosic2720]

Wonderful only in my country is impossible

[@michaelangelomcmasters1041]

Awesome...i miss mountain off grid life...I want to rent or buy that yurt (or a yurt anywhere in the mountains) do you have any body I can contact about looking at options.

[@emellefarmer5146]

Can you please tell me how the propane water heater works in winter? Can it work in winter or will it freeze? Is it on demand?

[@dirtpatcheaven]

They are on the channel Fouch Family Homesteading

[@beniciabuchanan3970]

Interesting n inspiring video 👍🏼

[@stratigos9]

heating (in a yurt) should be placed in the middle, heat radiate in every direction and warm air goes up! why? it hits the roof and then comes down along the sides acting as insulation

[@dougmc666]

Hmm, if warm air goes up, why does it come down along the sides ? I think they wanted people in the middle, rather than the stove.

[@TBoneZone]

The Self Provided Housing Movement!

[@dougmartin7369]

Where on earth did you get a yurt for $2,000?

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Doug Martin they didn’t “get a yurt” for $2000, they built one for that......

[@ucantseeme33]

I really like Esther, Nic and the kids they are my favorite family on KZbin!

[@mariocooke5463]

Awsome!

[@ivanafeelcool9143]

Are they selling this property?? I swear I saw it on zillow the other day

[@androidphone6972]

How does the child school?

[@doniforliberty]

Where did the kids come from...🧐

[@ironfistarrival]

Firstly you need to BUY a land , then how do you make a living , how do you make money ? Where do you do your shopping for food ? What if there was no electricity available that far into nature ? And the Toilet and drainage ? This idea is good for warmer climate , and for Canadian climate you need to build a very warm house against the deadly cold .

[@dougmc666]

There's this idea "self sufficiency", where you take a bare piece of land, no power, water, sewer, build a cheap yurt and an outhouse. You start a youtube channel and write a book to pay for it. This isn't a warm climate, Idaho is on the Canadian border, so when there's three feet of snow, you'll want to put another log on the fire so the deadly cold doesn't get you.

[@virgenrivera9102]

That it's my kind of life leave in the mountains how can't do it

[@jeanelleray9465]

Talks well with hands.

[@astoica1]

Where are the fauch family ever gonna come back on KZbin? I like them.

[@scarakus]

i wonder if she realizes its more economical to charge the devices straight from the 12v battery, than to convert it to 120vac, just to plug a transformer in that converts it back to 12v and 6v dc...?

[@dougmc666]

The little power cubes put out a limited amperage, sort of a poor mans charge controller, the straight connection to a 12v battery does not limit amperage, try this at your own risk.

[@scarakus]

Yes, it could to be regulated... but not necessary, most devices are 'smart' and discontinue charging when they reach their optimum charge capacity.

[@dadpetty7998]

Living like this is like waking up everyday, getting a big hammer and hitting yourself in the hand, Not really sure why one would want to live hard! I grew up living hard, cutting wood, hauling water, no electric “Y?”

[@jimmywells33]

Some people value freedom and liberty over laziness.

[@Litzbitz]

I LOVE THE FOUCHS AND WOULD SURE MISS THEM IF THEY DECIDED NOT TO SHARE THEIR LIVES WITH US ANYMORE.

[@garyjohnson4657]

Debt free, you do this by begging for money. Patreon is the new form of panhandling !

[@flatearthvideoproof1109]

Hey I enjoy your videos but you really should consider moving your batteries outside- batteries give off toxic fumes and they can actually kill you over time... please check into it!

[@pamsimonson5500]

You know what happens at a place like this?! random shit like Ray coming into my life won't happen. ...it's the small things that make life better

[@PWinmusic]

Love it also you could just claim bankruptcy and speed up you process of connecting back to nature.

[@PWinmusic]

freedom is priceless though

[@PWinmusic]

thats beside the point.

[@PWinmusic]

zzz

[@dougmc666]

Most homesteaders buy their own infrastructure, their bare bones version still cost money. I'd guess about $10,000

[@mikeabner6629]

Why did you choose Idaho? And how do I purchase your book?

[@FouchomaticOffGrid]

Idaho is home to us. We're both from here. And my book is available on Amazon or anywhere books are sold! www.amazon.com/What-Falls-Sky-Disconnected-Reconnected/dp/0310345103

[@mikeabner6629]

Thank you for responding. And yes I am ordering your book this week.

[@dickflinghammer923]

The taters

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

I had the means to buy a home in the city. In this village 70380 you could easily live without a car. If I got rid of my car I would save a lot of money but I really would hate to pedal in the weather for every move I made? Not sure just what I spend on my car each year guess I can come up with an estimate? My realistic estimate is $150 a month I would save if I did not have a car ? Sure I don't spend $100 a month on fuel but you have to figure things like tires batteries etc I probably spend a lot less than $150 a month but I rather budget for too much expense than not enough . The home I bought is not considered a live in home it has damage. I do have running water power sewer and garbage collection service. Here I pay about $80 a month for this service. In my last home I had to pay $45.77 just for sewerage? then I had to pay separate person for garbage and they did not provide the service my current location does. I have a camper on my property that I could stay in but not lawfully according to the zoning. I can store it but not live there so I don't live there I store it there and I have options that if it was not there I could not do. I could do my life minimalist but I rather not do it. As long as I have the means I will use the power provided by the grid. If I have to I can do that I have done it too but rather not. A device I have that makes off grid living much better is my clothes spinner I can hand wash clothes then sling them nearly dry where they spend very little time in the sun to be ready to store. This spinner is a centrifuge that spins the water out of the clothes. Takes time to use it takes effort so I just use the washing machine I own rather than do all that work. I do what I do the way I do it for savings that is my bottom line sure I could save a lot more money but I want a level of comfort and where I am now is just right for me . Sure I could do better here or there and save more money but if you have nearly $900 of flexible money each month you have incredible flexibility. I will focus on saving till I reach another emergency fund level I feel safe with once I get there I will return to spending as I feel. I think I will invest in a cover for my camper so it will not leak seems the slide will leak in a hard rain and best way to combat this is just get a good cover for it and I can have that problem solved.

[@vanagonegone9691]

Why didn't she say how much the land was???????? Buying land is the big thing.

[@robincrawley311]

WHAT A PLEASANT DELIGHT YOU ARE, YOU MADE YOUR DREAM BECOME A REALITY, GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!! 😇😇😇

[@ThisSentenceIsFalse]

luvit

[@vaneskaz2326]

I can do without a lot BUT THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL THAT I GOING TO AN OUTHOUSE AND IN AN AREA THAT HAS SNOW !!! I would get a Portable potty or have to wear adult diapers. It's bad enough enough that I wake 2 or 3 times a night to go pee but then top that off by having to put on boots and a coat and walk outside to go potty and it's not even that close to the house???? My husband wouldn't get any of my goodies till he built a closet with a pot in it IN THAT ROUND 1 ROOM. Lol that whole outhouse struture would be in that 1 room if I had to do it myself and husband would have a tent where the Porta potty was outside. Lol

[@jerrylee3224]

I would love to find a good woman like yourself. I am looking for land now to start my off grid life. But it would be nice to have a significant other that is willing and wants to do the same.

[@searchthetruth1981]

I would love to have this life....im so fed up with being a tax slave....being a stupid money robot....I m fed up working for goverments or tax or bankers.....it kills me more and more....the older i get...

[@hawkkim1974]

well with all due respect, I am living in a big city but am debt free. Spent 15 years of my adult life paying off all kinds of debts. But I admit I am still a slave. i just wonder how I could get my bread and butter without the slavery.