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[@adco1149]

Great , sitting on the couch watching a guy work on his house while I should be working on mine ! Thumbs up 👍🏻 for Buster

[@HerbOMatic]

I do that to!

[@svwhippoorwill3599]

😂 Same here

[@AlGaudry]

@@HerbOMatic I have an excuse, it's raining in sunny Florida

[@tsr2013tsr]

Same 😂

[@johnnyrocco]

U 2 crazy kids, I love watching you two build a life, a future. When you have the world by the nuts, never, ever, let go.

[@middlefork6530]

Extra bonus points and a gold star for the man and the cat daddy shirt 😸👍🏼😉

[@w4kk3l]

Looks like Buster is actually putting on some weight! Very nice job in getting him into shape.

[@HerbOMatic]

He is, I supplement his food with tuna, chicken, and kibble. I see him eating mice birds and chipmunks too. He's eating healthier than most of us!

[@johnanon6938]

I refuse to eat mice or chipmunks so no healthy eating for me.

[@lesd40]

A TOTALLY NEW EXPERIENCE! I never saw a beetle eat a chip before. Remember...you saw it first on Herb-O-Matic Air Ranch!

[@Frank-Thoresen]

The beetle has never eaten a potato chip before either. It was thrilled

[@johnjamieson6368]

AS a former remodeling contractor, that whole gas system is horribly scary.

[@angelpacheco4664]

I would prefer one tank to each appliance, isolation.

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

I’d convert to all electric. The gooberment is going to mandate conversion to electric, just refer to the Inflation Reduction Act, AKA Green New Deal.

[@cryptowolf-zf3fs]

Who system needs to be tore out and redone. Bring it up to code/safe and the value of the property will go up as well.

[@mgas1237]

On the next Home Depot run, grab one of those little wall wart testers with the three lights to show the viewers. They are invaluable for people that can't read a multi-meter. They tell you if the polarity is correct and if the ground is good. You probably have one and just can't find it right now.

[@TradeWithShawn]

Look around, the land will provide.

[@KevCampbell]

As an employee of Ecolab, could I ask you to feature the spray bottle more prominently? I’m sure yours is exactly the type of quality channel our marketing department would want to partner with 😎

[@donnytucker]

Buster is your ranch manager. He's a good boy and takes care of the land.

[@FishyBoi1337]

That beetle was loving that freakin chip!

[@zombiecreations1447]

The heater is a vent free style heater. They are safe but having a CO2 detector is always a great choice. I use one of those heaters in my garage and have for years. They work great.

[@andrewfyakim525]

Sorry to cordially disagree. No vent-free appliance is safe for use in an enclosed space if people and/or animals occupy the space. Most (all?) of them state so in the instruction manuals. Using them for short periods (20-30 minutes at a time) won't likely kill the occupants of the home, but running one overnight can very well cause harm. CO poisoning is harmful in small doses, accumulated over long periods of time, AND is harmful in large doses over short periods of time. Yes, there are a lot of variables, for example, how large is the space? how air-tight is the house? but many state codes do not allow them to be used/sold for use in occupied buildings. And, it's not only about the carbon monoxide issue. For every gallon of propane/LP that is burned, you 'create', on average (depends on the climate; damp/dry?) 1 1/3 gallons of evaporated water vapor. (As if you boiled away 1 1/3 gallons of water in the room). In climates unlike the dry climate Herb-O-Matic is in, this amount of moisture is a major cause of mold and mildew issues; so what might be 'ok' in some climates, can be a real problem in damp and/or 'mixed' climates.

[@toymaster5464]

I love how you 2 approach each project. It makes each one more enjoyable to do and time just flies!

[@someguy9778]

Congratulations on the hot water!!! 😀

[@phoschnizzle826]

I'm getting strong vibes that the air ranch's previous owner frequently bypassed 'good', and then proceeded on to 'almost good enough'. I'm not sure that the doorknob prophylactic is going to catch on, but it would make for a unique Herb-O-Matic merch option.

[@JayWillis2120]

The old saying is "good, fast and cheap. Pick two." I guess he never opted for good😅

[@halfglassfull]

you guys have true grit. literally.

[@matthewthelander3237]

Buster is a true working ranch cat. Love all the fixit jobs with the humor injected in.

[@XLordLeamingtonX]

"This house is such a mess". Kylie, you are right.

[@timjames7869]

Incredible character. Chris you are amazing

[@dakel20]

Definitely gonna want some steel shank boots on that property. And yeah, that gas system is beyond cursed. The Glo-Warm is fine though, we use those in the upper midwest a lot for cabins and stuff.

[@arosenberger87]

For the stripped holes, you can glue a piece of wood, toothpick into the hole, and then put the new screw in. I highly recommend using glue and not just putting the wood in dry 🙃

[@pcspecialistpdx]

the glue prevents chafing.

[@Mike1sc]

We were in the path of hurricane helene and we are now on day 9 (I think) of no utilities. Just sitting with a battery operated fan blowing hot air on me, and it reminded me of your desert airport living conditions, except we don't have scorpions here, especially that size! Glad you were able to get the hot water...you obviously need a big propane tank. You need to put your hanger back together, and grade your runway. On a side note, back in my locksmith days, when I came across a foam filled entry door that I was replacing the locksets on, I would install the metal wraparound cover to enhance the strength of the door. Just a thought. Thanks guys for bringing us along on your desert airport nightmare, er, I meant to say journey....don't know how nightmare slipped out. Maybe it was the scorpion you showed at the end!

[@steventiry8701]

I would recommend replacing the tank style water heater with a flash heater. It would save propane because it is only on when you are using it. They mount on the wall so it would give you more room.

[@TimAZ]

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyable to watch while i drink my coffee. (time to remove that cactus)

[@geebopbaluba1591]

That glo warm wall heater has a built in monoxide detector so it cycles on and off to keep you safe and I live in a farm house here in nt Texas and we’re fine in the winter running them and keeping comfortable. No venting necessary.

[@JohnKenIRB233]

WOW, thx for the 12 volt lead acid battery tour. Need to make it a regular item in your videos. Looking forward to the installation of the solar cooling fan for the shed. Thx for bringing us along. 😊😊😊 John Ken

[@carlwest859]

No scorpions in the battery shed, wonder why?

[@PhilCant-u9w]

Re the bedroom gas heater it is safe to use it has a built-in safety device which will switch the heater off before the oxygen level in the room gets too low. But looking at your doors and windows I don't think ventilation is a problem. From what I have seen I would recommend replacing with your gas lines as soon as you are able. I would recommend using 3/8 inch copper gas pipe because of the length of run on your gas systems.

[@vakhen7]

Your videos are great, look forward to all the new developments.

[@MrLangDog]

That wall heater looks like a permanent Mr. Heater "buddy" heater. Those types are rated for indoor use but i would still use a CO detector to be sure. I ran one in my bedroom during a cold snap for 3-4 nights in a row and my detector never went off and I am still typing :)

[@JarheadCrayonEater]

Welcome to Costco. I love you.

[@mwolrich]

Good “Idiocracy” quote. So much for a “Distopian” look at the future, wasn’t supposed to be our reality 😮

[@ihnas2578]

You guys are hilarious.. please do more videos❤

[@Smokkedandslammed]

Since the wife got on boots and the batteries have been cleaned and rewired, i'm just here for Buster now. DONT FIX THE CAT, MECHANICALY OR ANATOMICALLY.

[@thehamelsduck1600]

Propane tanks switched from internal to external threads on April 1, 2002. Hahaha thanks for making me go down that rabbit hole that I thought I would never go down.

[@ARTWV]

That piece of wood by the sliding glass door is a better lock. I do that also. Ted Bundy recommended that on a interview he did.

[@troyinater]

You forgot knob gobbling with an explosive ending!!! 🤣 Have a great day! 😃

[@cann0nf0der]

Loving the journey guys 🤣always entertaining

[@paratyshow]

👍✅Buster is the new star of the show🤣 and the omnipresent scorpion shows up at the end of courses👏

[@mattkabful]

well done, step by step, you will get through turning that place into an oasis.

[@eltonpaxton6894]

Herbert, the door knob comes off the shift for easy access to line up and drive in the screws. See the silver tabs on the shaft.

[@Shedhunter2]

@@eltonpaxton6894 Some do. Mine don't. Kwikset Smart key. Using a standard Philippe head screwdriver it's not really a problem. Probably a little harder with that chubby screwdriver he's using

[@kencramer1697]

That is a vent-less heater. Designed to be used indoors. As long as your not in an air tight box you will be fine.

[@fauxque5057]

Ceramic quartz heaters burn extremely efficient. I was paranoid and bought 3 carbon monoxide detectors, and would crack a window while running it. Never had any problem and after the second season passed so did the detectors and the cracking of the window. Their house is the opposite of air tite so that shouldn't be an issue

[@petervaneverdink448]

Reminds me of the first home i owned. You guys are my new favorite channeĺ! Keep up the good work!

[@johnanon6938]

Still in my mostly because I dread finding all the half-fast jobs and fixing everything like half the entire basement and the upstairs lights in kitchen on same single circuit. But I've never seen a half volt wall outlet I'd be extremely worried about those outlets becoming a fire hazard if anything got plugged in those.

[@thaddeustroyer]

Not a Hank Hill, but i did hear your safety valve engage when you opened your nee tank of propane. That will reduce your flow to whatever it's run to. To fix it, turn off the valve, wait for pressure to release so you start with zero pressure again, the open the valve slowly... slowly, so you dont hear that "BB" or whatever that thing is make contact. It sounds like a bb hitting metal. Once the line is pressurized, you can open the valve fully. It's a pain, but it makes a huge difference in how much gas volume comes out of the tank. Just trying to help and sorry the gas company won't hook you up, maybe they are weird? Ya, i think that's it. Yall keep up the great work, making dreams come true, one day/project at a time.

[@thaddeustroyer]

Oh one more thing, the leak test will work better once you get the gas flowing to whatever ever appliance you are testing, if the system hasn't been bled, the propane is pushing air. Air has a larger molecules than air and will only show a really large leak(which will be a massive propane leak) so make sure your appliance works, which means you actually have propane at the appliance and your lines are purged of air, then check for Leaks.

[@thaddeustroyer]

Ok, one more, more, thing, thing... CO detectors need to be replaced every 3-5 years and smoke detectors every 10. So it's good that you bought separate devices, the all in one unit work great but following the replacement schedule they would need to be replaced every 3-5 years and they are more expensive so it's just wasted money, and I hate to see you do that.

[@Charlie-cs1yl]

Propane is heavier than air so it will pool near the floor. Your need a manual gas shut off valve for each devise. The flex hose should be between the the gas shut off valve and the device (water heater, etc.)

[@scottfoster2487]

Rig up a air compressor and teat the gas system to find out were everything goes on the propane system. Go to harbour freight and get a cuircut finder and trace every outlet back to the panel. I can not wait for the attic adventure this winter. You guys are having a great adventure.

[@Groundstain]

If your wood screws are loose, shove match sticks in the holes first. Add a little wood glue if you want, but not really needed. you may want to remove the sulfur tip first. This will fix your door issues.

[@RobSharp-wo5qj]

Great to see you bought a fire extinguisher, ( get a couple more1for the tractor and other for the battery shed)fire blanket for the kitchen and gas/co detectors . You could save on propane. And water. Shower with a friend.

[@patmcbride9853]

15:30 Kwikset also sells padlocks that can be re-keyed. Great for barns and sheds. The thing I do not like about them is that you have to close the shackle to release the key after unlocking it.

[@rcbets]

Very informative propane tour thank you 🎉

[@HerbOMatic]

Our pleasure!

[@kevinfisher1632]

wow man the ultimate comedy couple...what a brilliant channel

[@glass1258]

All door knobs have pop off tabs so you can take the knob off when screwing in the plate to the door .

[@MeltedElf]

Old school way to fix guitar strap peg screws when they strip out is to shove a toothpick or two into the hole to give the screw something to bite into. I've used it for doors and it works.

[@spoosh13x13x13]

I actually know the question about the propane tanks threading.. It was some time around 1999 or 2000 where they changed from trailer valved to opd valved tanks as it was a safety issue with the Trailer leaking if the valves were left on and the device it was plugged in to was not calling for gas at the valve.. I Only know this because I was working a job that made me sit through a safety lesson and I was hung over that day badly.. lol funny how im currently hung over and answering this same question I learned many years ago why being hung over then lol ... anyways thanks for creating such fun content can't weight to see what you do next..

[@fauxque5057]

When did drinking problems become funny?😁

[@MrGladerification]

Very nice

[@kameljoe21]

I just replaced a crappy cheap door knob with another cheap yet far better door knob. It is one of those lever handles and we are very impressed with it. New doors from big box doors are cheap these days.

[@yveslaurier950]

You can fix the screw holes on the door by filling them up with corn starch and then adding crazy glue. After a very short time, it will become as hard, if not harder than the wood (not to mention something else).😉

[@Telephony954]

It was only 7500, still.... Thanks for sharing. there are those among us, that don't understand what life without proper infrastructure is like. Be well.

[@kameljoe21]

To get a propane tank again you will just need to install new lines. You could do it quite cheap. Just remove everything other than the water heater. Then have them come back and install the tank and test the new line. Once the tanks is in you can then start adding more things.

[@johnnyrocco]

21:45 you got your money's worth right there with that door.

[@lunatic3571]

the only thing wrong with the last knob set was it was full of grit from living in a desert, and it's from the '70s. if you wanna save it just give it a good wash and lube. maybe apply some sealant around it too lol.

[@bleefreenoema]

Thanks!

[@jptucsonaz8503]

Electrical hint: Since you're going to be testing, fixing electrical outlets - grab paper and pen... And a Sharpie... Go around and identify each outlet and light fixture and which breaker controls it. Make a list, but also, with the Sharpie, write the circuit breaker number on the inside of the outlet cover! With lights, fans, etc. Write the number on the internal crossbar that holds the mount for the shade or fan mount. This will save lots of work in the future. Oh yeah, You MAY have a tripped breaker which may be why none of your laundry outlets work! Remember, a tripped breaker may not look tripped as they don't move far... Wiggle the toggle too see if you find the loose/tripped breaker. Hope this helps Later...

[@braveworld2707]

If the screw is not co-operating, insert a wooden toothpick into the screwing hole and put sufficient toothpricks in until you get the desired amount friction then proceed to screw it to your hearts' content. 🤯 Expensive wall plugs are not required.

[@fillg]

That heater in your bedroom looks like the same setup as one of those Big Buddy propane heaters. They're supposed to be okay to be unvented. I have one at home for emergency backup but I definitely don't trust it without a CO alarm

[@se8214]

The wall heater is a ventless 2 brick heater. They are great for heating.

[@tsr2013tsr]

I have one of those wall heaters in my living room for emergencies. Mine has "p-trap," though. Works great, but I do keep a carbon dioxide detector in the living room

[@mathyooo]

Gas isolation lever valves should fall into the OFF position... re fit those lever handles dudes

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

Back with the snake proof foot ware.

[@billlamb-s8w]

You should look into larger propane tank that you can buy at Lowe's or home Depot whichever you can get a hundred pound and that would last you longer between Phillips where you can take it in and get it filled but I love your videos they're hilarious all the banter and good to see buster

[@ArmouryTerrain]

So I am in Australia, and we all tend to have solar hot water. You may have issues if you have to shovel snow off the panels, but at least they do not explode or poison you in your sleep. The other option is to run your hot water tank from your wood burning fireplaces,

[@quaternion-pi]

Buster needs an airtag so we can have an episode of adventures with Buster.

[@Unknown1880]

10:49 Thank you for showing us the keys. Now we can duplicate it, fly over and have a have a BBQ with beer at your place with and without you😂😜... 16:10 Oh... Looks like the surprise party is not inside.😢

[@Sephyricon]

Nah, he knew what he was doing. Those keys are no longer working.

[@David-ln6jj]

THAT is why I always use long drywall screws.

[@G-Hawks]

75.8k people watched you two take a shower... and we loved it.

[@jamestoews]

loved the content ! - 1 request - see if you can give that pretty grader a crank ( will likly need to sit on the charger for a bit or even boosting from the tractor

[@jeffreymilburn1955]

The main point is, when used properly, indoor propane heaters are very safe. Here's a quick review to help to make sure you are using your propane indoor heater safely: Choose a propane heater that's the right size for your room or space, and carries the Underwriter's Laboratory

[@texasproud3332]

Could be ground fault plug in the house or outside tripped or those plugs fed from solar breaker box

[@Brian-rj5rl]

Haha, I'm sure that quality build has gfci receptacles. Likely disconnected/loose wiring to receptacle on the line side

[@XLordLeamingtonX]

Oh man, that front door is junk. I'd get a new solid door! That thing will leak all your cool air and rattle like an old Iron Duke engine

[@someguy9778]

What? You're crazy...It has an automatic door knocker. Perfect for this coming Halloween season.

[@fauxque5057]

The door is the last thing they have to worry about.

[@johnanon6938]

The door just has character, with a coat of fresh paint and it'll be as good as new.

[@Live.Vibe.Lasers]

6:16 the door knob pops off with a little retainer on the underside so you don't have to do the crooked screw deal.

[@scratchnbell]

I have a heater like the small one. It is rated ok for inside. I use it for the garage. All my flammable liquids are stored in an outside shed not in the garage. I would not use it without a Carbon Monoxide detector. Also i do crack the window a bit.

[@JoeBlow-vx5po]

Not sure about propane systems, natural gas is usually all black pipe until the appliance. That copper pipe looks like it was made for a water system. Def look into getting a couple larger tanks, 40-50 lbs.

[@jeffreymilburn1955]

I GOT A WALL HEATER IN THIS HOUSE FOR BACKUP WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT , USED IT LAST WINTER FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS WHEN POWER WENT OUT, NO PROBLEMS

[@just4giggles-ex5ne]

It would be so satisfying to see you clean up all the weed growth and tumbleweeds away from the house so the snakes and scorpions can't surprise you. Treat the outside perimeter of the house with insect killer/repellent. One battle at a time.

[@ka9szx]

I would get rid of that vent-less heater in the bedroom. The fumes will give you a headache at the very least. I have a portable vent less style heater I use when the power is out. Operated it in the basement and could smell the burnt gasses and did get a headache for running it. It did keep the house from freezing. You should invest in a solar water heater/storage system to provide for hot water and hot water heating. Your climate is ideal for such a system. My propane water heater will heat the water on only the pilot. So I run the water heater on vacation mode so it won't turn on the burner. I take a shower and then do laundry and allow a day or so for the water heater to recover before using again. Since you live in an arid climate, you should hang laundry and if you want to soften your clothes, you can toss them into the dryer with no heat and air fluff them, saving propane.

[@colindodd2862]

That is some serious jankie gas plumbing .

[@cryptowolf-zf3fs]

gotta get one of those Milwaukee ratchet screwdrivers

[@RobertStanovich-mn9go]

Custom faded and floppy.😂

[@kf4zfs]

Use 3-inch deck screws on the strike plates. It makes the door more difficult to kick in.

[@Mike1sc]

Someone could just kick the entire wall down!

[@davidc4764]

This channel growing on me like a fungus. Love you guys!

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

I adjust water heater temperature to what I can tolerate when the shower is maximum hot.

[@David-ln6jj]

Yes, those are the OLD style gas heaters. Plus your house is not as air tight as a newer built house.

[@thomasland190]

They make an electronic tracer for chasing where wires go by having a transmitter injected at plug and a receiver wand to trace wire path and connections

[@mwolrich]

Buster chowing down 👍Home Depot used to sell Schlage door knob sets, I suggest those, as they can be all keyed alike… “Is it better without this?” 😂😂😂 Yes, go with all NEW exterior doors & jambs, for your sanity, you need to keep the desert outside, and the former owner was the definition of a “hacker” (“one who makes furniture with an axe”), you will do a much better job and have a secure house 👌 Idea: hookup that funky compressor you have to where the gas tank “used to be”, now go see where the “gas” is running, and listen for leaks, once you have it all to your liking, try one of the #20 tanks in that spot, if it works, go call a real propane company and find out how much a 250 or 500/1000 gallon underground tank costs, you can dig the whole hole and bury it. Done.

[@HerbOMatic]

I keyed it alike, it's instant!

[@assassinlexx1993]

Herb have seen the new Deltahawk aircraft engine? Cool design. A couple of hundred pound propane tanks. With a automatic switch over valve. Tank A to Tank B. So can refill the empty tank but still be on gas. Check out RV centers. Fairview GR-9984 High Capacity RV Camper LP Propane Automatic Changeover Regulator We really enjoy your videos

[@shankar6488]

Love from India 😊😊

[@daviddubois5123]

Got nailed again! hahahaha

[@coreZ06]

I don’t think they will refill the tank with the round knob. The triangle one is the new standard. Extra safety feature.

[@randycrager4074]

.Put some toothpicks in the hole then start your screw thread, the threads will grab the toothpicks and viola!

[@patrickfrantz2466]

Innuendo..No Inyourendo 😂

[@kameljoe21]

Ventless heaters are fine. Your house is drafty enough to provide more than enough airflow. My old house had one of those type heaters and while we only used it a couple weeks out of the year, the rest of the time was provided by firewood.

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

34:49 That’s smart.

[@6smokey66]

TRASH THE HOLLOW CORE EXTERIOR DOOR AND INSTALL SOLID DOOR. JUST A SUGGESTION BOB MESA AZ