Doing What It Takes | Off Grid Living In the Canadian Wilderness

[@jamesrivis620]

Hey Greg...Since the logs are full of beetles I wouldn't tend to store the cut wood either IN or TOO NEAR the house.

[@siegriedroy6467]

For the woodshed i would choose one of the „highest“ points of your property where the moisture/water always stays away of the wood, where good ventilation is possible and where the sun can dry it.

[@bobflores]

get a box blade for road grading. it's what I use on our gravel road. it'll scrape off the high spots and fill in the low spots.

[@lawrencerutkowski1205]

Just dropping a line to say I love the growth you two have achieved! Both on the homestead and the growth of your channel. I remember commenting not too long ago about Greg doing construction work in his sandals back when this channel was tiny. I liked you guys from the beginning and knew you would do well! Keep on truckin'!

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Thank you

[@cynthiabolick3892]

Hello from NC , tks for video....much love to you and animals......

[@joehoeksema2686]

I usually just bring a bar and chain use the scrench to take the power head off put free bar on get stuck bar out thanks again for the show

[@flowerstone]

I noticed you used the ABS pipe for vents. With a metal roof and a lot of frozen snow slipping when it starts thawing it will snap those off. I had to make some diverters after mine snapped off. 😏🙂

[@lynnvinzant9955]

I don’t know if you read comments from older videos but if you do research a timber hitch. Easy to tie and easy to undo, it’s intended for this kind of work.

[@zefallafez]

The Outsider uses a dolly on the back of the log and lifts the front with the three point hitch. Also get some plastic tree felling wedges. Save your used motor oil for chain bar oil.😁

[@dcranch4820]

Operating saw with one hand is not the best idea. Also on your big saw i would run a much shorter bar unless you have giant trees. You will have lots more power with a shorter bar and will be easier to handle! Stay safe!

[@ThisOffGridLife]

70cc saw. It came stock with a 28"

[@dcranch4820]

@@ThisOffGridLife Just saying for cutting and bucking a shorter bar will give you more power and be easier to handle. Logging was my profession for a couple years. Keep up the good work! I Enjoy your videos!!!

[@abdelmalekbeo7576]

To fix the road I suggest to fill it with dirt and compact it firmly. Then reclaim old carpets and set them on the road. Once done, pour your gravel on the carpets and compact it down. This way, the mud wont go anywhere and your gravel wont sink.

[@inspiredscreens]

Watching from the Philippines, but from Los Angeles. Thank you and take care.

[@danielkrieg3227]

You are one working woman I might say that you both work at it to get things done in different directions awesome couple Have A Blessed week much love from Portland Indiana

[@OkanganMadViking250]

would you like some advice?. when u get your saw pinched like that u can do two things. ur first option witch is to pop a wedge in their and open your cut up. or ur second option is to do what's known as a relief cut witch is to put a second cut beside ur first one witch then releases the compression in the log and should free up ur saw

[@davidpayne2880]

Grag, I do not see much of a ditch on either side of you road. See if you can get a box scraper with Scribner teeth to build a higher drive that is crowned to allow the rain and snow melt to go down the ditches.

[@jdram58]

Orb get you some wedges used for felling trees orn make some with wood or tail road spikes or something...

[@eastafrica1020]

You guys are working hard, but are also blessed with the beautiful scenery around.

[@wobdeehomestead]

Try and get a couple years ahead on your firewood. I have rounds stacked all over my land and every spring I haul however many I need to split and refill my wood shed. I’d also invest in some chaps they may save your life.

[@waderue]

you need a really long cable that thick and some logging chains and cut it in 8 or 10 foot logs and pull them out

[@guypellerrin5441]

I like listening to you ,your very humble and honnest with your mistake ...

[@allenpelletier6759]

HAVE WATCHED IT BEFOREON MY TV. WAS UNABLE TO COMMENTTILL I SAW IN OM MY LAPTOP. ENJOYED THEM ALL.

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

I used to do that on my parebts farms when I was 11 years old! Over and over again!

[@archielynn3663]

i can see it now oops good by back truck window

[@hubertwebb9869]

Katie your hair looks pretty down.🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@carloynfogelsonger1926]

Greg and Katie if you watch the way the rain flowed on your property, isn’there somehow you could dig a pond to collect the water?

[@gebeshebe4446]

The road needs a curved surface with a gutter to the low side

[@corinnetonelli489]

Great work. I would build the wood shed where the blue tarp is. You also need something nearer the house , then that area gets filled daily . Gosh thinking of winter… yup needs doing , even in the UK one does , especially with the rise of gas! Hope to get extra wood this year, Ihave plenty of soft wood for lighting with . Let’s enjoy the warmth from the sun and longer days now….

[@kennethscott9100]

And that backhoe setup you got for the rear it'll move anything you wanted to

[@ZenRebel33]

The dirt road is just gonna keep getting messed up. You'd want tp put down gravel. Though your road is probably too long to make is cost effective.

[@coltwood5125]

Don't be afraid to put siding on your new house build..😁

[@ThisOffGridLife]

In good time

[@brianiller2793]

Need to get some 4 inch angle iron and a welder to make a drag to pull behind tractor cut angle at different lengths and angle them in different directions and 2 rows of them with a 3 point hitch set up

[@robertdouglas4130]

You are a worker! We have burned wood for 40 some years and I enjoy getting wood.

[@claudiageldenhuys8375]

First to watch for a very wet and cold South Africa....Cape Town 💕💕

[@dunk22]

I carry a small bottle jack in my ATV, That thing has saved my ass many times over the years to free my saws from pinches.

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Good idea!

[@jdram58]

I think you coulf check out something called a "log hauling arc" they sell them online or you can make your own I saw them before but didnt know what they were called in your case where you need to haul fallen trees in ur forrest fairly easily with a tractor or atv pretty useful looking tool. N yes I know ur on a budget but its a good idea to check this out as in "work smarter not harder". As well as a "log lifter made from a farm jack" oh ya pretty slick tool I think you will agree and the light will go off in your head? as in we should HAVE DONE THIS A LONG TIME AGO. Its perfect when your working by yourself in difficult situations come up.

[@marcelw223]

When you think you have enough wood, cut some more for insurance. Great job you two!! Alberta.

[@walterchapman2884]

You and your lovely lady have a lot to do. I hope your both able to keep a good attitude!

[@rudygonzales2402]

Good job ! Ur a hard working lady ! Keep up the good work !

[@karenriggle5435]

We always started taking bad 🌳 by the road or trail and work our way back thru the woods

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

use a chain around log //then it works best to pull logs/ a chain just 3 or 4 feet long chain //and then rope

[@ThisOffGridLife]

We can't find our chain...

[@stevewalsh585]

First.......my wife and I love your channel. Never miss an episode. I have to think with the rain you get this time of year that at least augmenting your water supply from water catchment would help. Your RO removes 99.996% of anything foreign in your water, it should not be a problem catching the water off your roof or at least off your barn for your animals. I get that summer is super dry and it won't do anything for you that time of year but I think you would surprised how much you get off your building roofs. Any chance of finding any IBC totes to store water? Just a thought.

[@russgaulke1364]

Your new saw is pretty amazing, but scary.

[@jdram58]

or dig a trench along the edge n throw in some logs n spikes or rebar like steps Ive seen in some national park trails.

[@briantobin9]

Yeah I, gonna have to agree, the one handed use of the chainsaw is ridiculous, even if you’ve been using one your whole life! It’s the tool with the most potential kickback

[@LastChanceTinyHouse]

You could build your woodshed far enough away from the house so when it snows it's ten times harder to get your wood and you'll have something to complain about for all of winter, and won't that just be so special. Or you could build much closer and not have to walk through as much snow to get you logs. I figure the less you have to complain about the better. Right?

[@richardwhite4277]

a good hay wagon for tractor would be great for firewood & etc

[@TheHavasu_77]

All of your seasons are so pretty!! Meanwhile down here it was 115° f yesterday, but it’s ONLY supposed to be 110° f today. 🤔🌵🔥😂 🥵

[@ricardosalitureofficial9152]

I ‘sure I will learn a lot here in your channel! Just found you today!

[@charleshutchings3010]

That Stihl rescuing the Husqvarna is like a Ford pulling a Chevy out the ditch Hahaha

[@ThisOffGridLife]

😂😂

[@waltmoore3095]

Great video, a box scraper would work great on the drive way. We're cutting our firewood also.

[@allenpelletier6759]

BUILD A WOODSHED WOULD BE BETTER FOR TE WOOD TO SEASON AND MAKE THE YARD MORE ORGANIZED.

[@mikerequa820]

Great video!! Ya'lls homestead lookin great. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

[@dianegranger6864]

You must have awesome muscles. So cleaver stacking that wood pile.

[@mellaniehulsey]

I would suggest proper saw usage. I was cringing because I was afraid of the kickback you could receive. Start with the blade on top closer to the saw and go down. Never the tip with one hand. The hand on top will help not having kick back in your face. My grandfather and uncles and father worked Forestry. My husband and sons and DIL are foresters.

[@offgridhandyman]

You could build the woodshed kinda like a sled on skis to make it easy to move in the future. Good job!

[@SunraeSkatimunggr]

The loggers work-out! Good job! I remember doing that back in the days that I was in the woods and using a wood stove.

[@robbymagen2]

God you guys are such hard working , this make me so happy , this world is not just full of screen watchers and fashion wink.... thank you for your videos make me fill good take care Robert

[@stevenhall9349]

I have noticed that most of these living off the grid people have very expensive toys electricity that’s not my idea of living off the grid

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

Hello, from Japan. I’m still here. The forest on your property looks beautiful. Mostly bamboo forest here. Have you considered installing drainage in your road somehow?

[@petersauer9496]

Greg what are you doing with all your not used slabs when finishe saw millinig, why not cut them into Firewood instead of burning them.

[@debbienewmex]

It's great seeing the extra videos! watching from Grants, New Mexico

[@petersauer9496]

Gregg you should of picked up a Caterpillar D8 Bulldozer and it can do in one day fixing up your road with a Bulldozer. Peter

[@Max-mb4rj]

Speaking of bears enjoying the food where the trees fell. Do you guys have any problems hanging around outside at night or during the day cooking with the bears around?

[@mariadarocha8369]

It’s looking so good good job

[@bwcok7947]

Can never have enough firewood!

[@jdram58]

Well a "log hauling arc" would be perfect fore cutting in manageable size n moving the logs to where you need them fairly cleanly this job is what they are designed for either so you can mill them or cut them for firewood or whatever. You can buy them or build your own n after you see them how simple they are you may wonder at how slick they. I guess Im kind of a tool guy for the little guy always trying to think of easier ways to accomplish difficult tasks that can seem daunting sometimes. I been there as a truck driver wondering how the hell am I gonna unload large heavy objects in the middle of no where for companies like menards or home depot in the oil fields of North Dakota they actually make a powered stair climbing cart for moving appliances but by the time I learned about it I just quit my job as their delivery driver.

[@wildandliving]

You should slope it so the water drains off the road it looks really flat

[@mckeem1080]

You need to get a forest mulcher to clear some of the area!

[@cazacumihail3671]

Hard work, be careful !

[@russellwatters5891]

Gym? We don't need no stinking gym...lol I'm not sure who had the better workout, ya'll, or the Kioti? The wood pile looks like alot, but in terms of burning time, it's not. I'd build a framed canopy style woodshed for now, and it can be moved later, or a wall tent style, with a framed skeleton. Love ya'll ❤️

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

Lots of work to be done, but so much more motivating knowing it’s something useful and needed ...time and work has such a more needed. meaning 🥰💫

[@richardwhite4277]

we love you Greg / please no more chainsaws and shorts (unless small project) safety first for Katie's sake !!

[@gmorrison1962]

Not sure how long your road is but, over time when you can afford it put down a layer of Class 2 base and then a layer of 3/4 rock.

[@TheMik088]

You need to "crown" the road and make a channel on the sides for runoff.

[@nardin02]

Nice video, thank you! 😉😘

[@doneast6777]

I'd want the woodshed as near as possible to the house, current wood site is a long way in the snow.

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Fire season + wood (fuel) next to house = no house.

[@louish.9414]

Gravel Rascal Pro works we’ll also.

[@aminadabselan3481]

Woww ! Selamat pagi Bos.....

[@KODArunner]

Katie, you really are a beautiful Lady and a very hard working one at that!

[@kennethscott9100]

I'd take that front end bucket and clear out in there where I can get in there and cut them logged out that's what that bucket on that tractors for

[@rosaolbera8768]

Awesome video

[@guypellerrin5441]

your doing your best but on dirt it will be back with next hard rain ..

[@miltonhurd1016]

Build the woodshed in a way that it can be relocated (modular).

[@ThisOffGridLife]

We are thinking about putting one on skids

[@nardin02]

Good job!👍👍😀

[@gunlindblad6816]

Have you tried to put roadsalt on?that prevent the tiny partikalss to run of the road when it rains.

[@dginta7932]

Katie rocks.

[@AlAndValOffGrid]

Katie, Strong like Moose.

[@ThisOffGridLife]

😂😂 love it

[@malshami20]

Great effort. I think your next project is grading your property around your house

[@joelink7665]

That blade did a good job

[@ThisOffGridLife]

It's a little small for out here but we are grateful it's owner lent it to us until we can find one that suits us better!

[@robertmatthews4285]

Perhaps a box blade would be better. That’s what I use. Land plane might be better still. A bowline should be self tightening. Don’t understand how it could be loose. Is it getting snagged on the log and not pulling thru? I prefer chain or cable for skidding logs.

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Someday, it all costs 💰

[@robertmatthews4285]

@@ThisOffGridLife Understood. It took me a long time to acquire all my toys. All my three point toys were purchased used, never new.

[@olddaphon]

great lady and hard worker.🌹🌹🌹🌺🌺🌺🍺🍺🍺

[@blklbluvr]

Is there any place near you with used pallets? They would work nice on making a woodshed. Also it’s a good idea to always bring a saw along so you have it if it’s needed.

[@ThisOffGridLife]

That is what we are thinking of doing!

[@melwilliams1388]

love you guys.

[@smokeyyunick2675]

Think safety using one handed cutting with chainsaw. Little control if a kickback occurs.

[@Dennismelnychuk]

You need to get yourself a proper cable choker and bell

[@winstoncloer1994]

need some bucking wedges

[@thomashindle3570]

Tom from Quebec Canada You need to chip wood get two for the price of one hot water and hot air just think If you go on utub

[@preslim84]

What does Greg do for work? And have you looked into Starlink for internet? Seems like most all of the bottom half of BC can get it now.

[@1944chevytruck]

good job!...

[@eduardomontes1276]

Nice work-out !!!!👍💪💪

[@stephaniebeaton3939]

Is it very very expensive to put gravel down on the road? At first the gravel sinks into the mud and loads have to be repeated next year.