Garden Improvements, Fencing, Gate Making And Bench Restoration

[@jfb_ventures]

We know something good will happen when Kris says: "I've got an idea in me head..." 🙂

[@H34L5]

No doubt about that!!

[@paulwiffin2452]

Haven't watched it yet, but can see from the thumbnail that it's gonna be the most over engineered and robust gate ever made. Will outlive all of us 👍👍

[@ricktaylor14001]

EXACTLY SO!! His great-great grandchildren & grandkittes will be using that gate! 🤣

[@JeroenB-jz2kc]

Which is great!😊. Nice quality👍

[@shawnfromportland]

😂

[@noire1001]

Unfortunately it'll start to rot within 10 years or so due to our constant rain, especially with just linseed oil.

[@LolitasGarden]

That diagonal brace is in tension.

[@adamthreapleton9149]

If you put a damp towel around your neck you will be surprised how much better you will feel in the heat. From Australia.

[@marccallaghan7997]

Any lass who will handle a post driver with you in this weather and not look like she's having an absolutely horrible time is: 1) A complete legend 2) A keeper

[@michaelfrancis7072]

As well as having a job, Dot is always working hard around the homestead and garden. So to build her a nice bench to have a well earned rest now and again is a great gesture. As my wife constantly says to me "you have to keep the missus happy". Forgot to mention, that's one robust gate that will last for years to come.

[@JGS123WRPTP]

That gates medieval,awesome looking thing.

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

I function best over 25°C. Then it's off with the t-shirt, don the shorts and sandals. Best way. So those 3 days of the year (if lucky) we have temperatures like that here in Norway, I'm going crazy trying to get stuff done that I suddenly have the energy for. Sod what anyone thinks of seeing my "attire" 🤣 Kris, you're doing amazing work as always. You ought to be the role model for coming generations. Awe inspiring.

[@johenderson3742]

Love those "safety" sandals, jandals and croks!!🩴🩴

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

@@johenderson3742 I guess I have to be semi aware then, and pay attention to the relation between my extremities and whatever I'm doing.

[@curtwarkentin2887]

It looks gorgeous. But for future reference the diagonal brace goes the other way. It should go from the top catch side down to the bottom hinge side. It actually serves a purpose to hold wide gates like that up from sagging. Weight of the gate on the diagonal brace should push into the hinges so there is no give and the gate stays up. Otherwise over time the brace is pushing against nothing and you'll find it eventually sags. Just future reference. But other than that I love the look of your gate... Absolutely gorgeous.❤❤❤

[@arthurchaves5208]

I just want to thank Kris, for sharing his love of creatively living his dream.

[@gennyromeril]

The basket is beautiful. I always like to see the things that Dot makes. Although we don't often get a chance to see the things Dot does, I know she is talented!

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

“A nice traditional wooden gate” …starts adding scroll work. Lol An artist, an engineer… so many facets of this diamond!

[@seanjamescameron]

No that's what you call a GATE! Beautiful!!!

[@DuncanCox]

Hey Kris....you should remind people to like the video at the end. I always forget... Keep up the good work! 😍

[@carolewarner101]

Amazing garden Dot! Beautiful gate and bench Kris! Well done both of you.

[@S-North]

The gate is well hinged and well balanced, just like all of Kris's projects and videos!

[@Mindy56743]

The amount of skills you have is huge! The ability to create so much with mostly simple resources! You give me some hope for generations to come.

[@cherriemater]

Though we don't get to see Dot much, I enjoy the love-story you tell by your words and actions. ❤😊

[@paulcousins6535]

I think she's camera shy

[@wolfe1970]

28:34 where you have those 2 missing uprights in the middle section you could make a wooden name plate to hide that, 'Dotts Garden' or something like that

[@SH-uv6cp]

Great episode. Lovely to see Dot and how the garden is coming along. Having a fury baby around the worksite is such a pleasure. That bench is a perfect addition. Would love to know if you preserve any of your food.

[@KrisHarbour]

Dot has been learning canning. She also makes chutneys. But we also freeze a lot of stuff. I would like to get in to curing meats at some point as well.

[@SH-uv6cp]

Bottling meat is also a good process. I used to bottle when I had a garden. Salsa was a favourite. It never lasted long tho. Thanks for the reply Kris.

[@DatsWhatHeSaid]

@@SH-uv6cp ..Also, bottling mead! 🤪

[@ohkaythen93]

Live for this channel and it's uploads. Absolutely fantastic content, in a world where production value is at an all time low.

[@steph0xGx]

🙌

[@tdiron5277]

It’s great to watch Kris as an engineer , However as a craftsman/carpenter/artisan the end result of that work is why I began watching this channel. Well done 😎

[@hojuzinney163]

Nice work Kris!👏👏👏

[@IamBATMAN2024]

It’s a pleasure to watch you do things Chris but wow you got that woodwork down to a T now! The accuracy is unreal & just with a chisel!

[@Dan-bp5hq]

Sunday Morning Treat!

[@vesturedippedinblood4450]

Thanks for the upload mate...another job well done

[@joyardley1742]

Lovely lifestyle. So hardworking, creative and kind. 😻

[@audas]

Its funny - Ive been outside working ALL DAY - shovelling, chopping, digging, cutting, sawing etc - come in and watch you work to relax !!

Thank you for posting your videos real and amazing work

[@lesthompson5907]

enjoy it will you can son. I just love it

[@martinwyke]

A change can be as good as a rest.

[@paulrobson2323]

BRILLIANT VIDEO> LOVE THE GATE AND |BENCH

[@richardwhite4277]

garden looks excellent

[@TheRedmohawk]

26 deg and 85% is a nice spring day here mate , 45 deg is a summer day here . Nice work brother.

[@grahamecarter]

Nice video, good vibes and a happy Dot. Priceless.

[@mford66215]

Dot was really putting all her weight into slamming those posts into the ground. She's a hard worker!

[@tobybyrddash2322]

So impressive! Thanks for sharing!

[@janingham1823]

New subscriber. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you

[@gkarahacioglu]

Kris, you are a fantastic individual, intelligent, hardworking, and skillful.👍

[@alibro7512]

New bench and New gate. You're spoiling that girl Kris! 🤣

[@peterross1209]

Fantastic job on the gate Kris. I dont think itll stop the chickens tho'. Mine could walk through sheep netting as if there was nothing there. So put up chicken wire & they jyst jumped over it.😂😂😂

[@ricktaylor14001]

29:28 - A “legless lizard”…. literally NO end to the education Kris provides. I mean seriously, who has even heard of a legless lizard that ISN’T a snake or a worm? I’m not embarrassed to say at 50-“something”, I have never heard of them… AT ALL! 😂 You have to love how Kris does things; that “just put together” gate is battleship ready, looks incredible, operates easily and WILL outlive Kris and likely his great grandkids too! And then he tops it off with the “not bad for a day & a half, 2 days work”…. I consider myself fairly “handy”, I can build functional things if need be, and love working & building with wood and have done so for 40 or so years. A gate would take me at least a week (likely longer), I’d have HAD to have either drawn it out (multiple times) or have obtained a building plan; it would not have been weighted properly because I wouldn’t have even thought about that part, and there is NO question I’d have been uneven in enough places to need to do a lot of “grooming” of the earth under it. In the end, I’d have a gate that was difficult to move, uneven & crooked, and too heavy & awkward for “my Dot” to use. In other words, at the end of all that, I’d STILL be doing the weeding in the garden!😂😜. Dot…. while there is NO question Kris won the lottery when he met you and you fitted in to this kind of life and he’s incredibly fortunate to have found such a perfect mate…. you’re also blessed to have such a detailed and attentive partner who can “whip together” things you need with such care and precision. Really, hats off to both of you! Kris never ceases to amaze & impress all of us with the level and quality of work he does. Damn, I wish I had 15% of the abilities you have man… keep showing us this content, it’s truly amazing! Maybe this has been asked and answered before but…. Approximately where is your homestead located? I’m curious to see where you are in proximity to what little I know of England. Does anyone know where to look say on google maps?? The area reminds me very much of eastern Canada; being originally from there, it’s likely why I love the look of this homestead. Anyone’s help would be appreciated! I’m not looking for exact address, just an area. Again, just awesome stuff Kris‼️ Cheers from 🇨🇦 🤠👍🏼☮️

[@earthangel8730]

So glad Summer is over. Heat is oppressive. It's wonderful working outside in cool weather and cloudy skies. Beautiful craftsmanship Kris!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Kris Harbour. 👍👌👏 Happy wife, happy life! Very well done again (video and work). Best regards, luck and especially health to all involved life forms (humans, animals and plants).

[@oficinadofurtado]

Assisto todos seus vídeos aqui no Brazil na cidade de João Pessoa 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@tommycapps9903]

Love your KZbin channel!

[@buffplums]

Don’t know how I missed this episode but what a great job Kris, love the gate and it must be so nice to have a partner who you can work together with, a rare thing.

[@lordIanHouston]

You are a true craftsman young man.

[@nicholasgiampietro6871]

26 degrees and 84% humidity and us people that live in Australia, are just starting to take our winter clothing off . Love your craftmanship Kris truly amazing work

[@robertbowman6315]

Wonderful Homestead, Garden, and Craftsmanship ! Thank you for Sharing a Bit of your Life Experiences ! Shalom from Linn Valley, Kansas. One in the Messiah !

[@colinchick2692]

I think we all do the - I need it now and I dont have any money lets get pallets to do the job - at the beginning. As time goes on and the pallet projects fail then it is time to do a job that will last. Thanks for mentioning the humidity - I think a lot of viewers that live elsewhere in the world have a hard time understanding us whinging about the heat when it is in the high twenties but it is the humidity that makes it unpleasant.

[@davidclarke3450]

Thanks again , I enjoy your videos

[@TonyLeach-airguntech]

Great episode Kris, loved every moment. Nice pergola or trellis over the bench and get some hops planted to climb up the back and over. Even if you don't harvest and use them the hop fragrance off them and the look they give is just enchanting. Old native variety such as Cobb or Goldings would work very well, or even Prima Donna which is a dwarf hop. Crocs and socks....proper man ;)

[@ericdedecker3326]

Nice work

[@Martick05545]

Love these videos where you’re doing “small” jobs and upkeep. My dream is to be doing this same kind of thing one day.

[@BoyceBailey]

These episode of the Good Life keep gettin better.

[@deirdreanderson7620]

Chris, living in Virginia teaches you that fans are your friend and lots of water!

[@jeanhawken4482]

You have always been very thorough and thoughtful in you design and building.

[@cpppq]

The gate is really lovely. If I had it all to do again, this is the type of lifestyle I'd have.

[@cathybrewer8958]

Love the design of the gate, looks so nice. The bench is so nice, lucky Dot. She deserves it. Taking care of the garden is a great pleasure but also rewarding and tiring. Kris your work is impeccable. Did Dot make the woven basket. If so she did a beautiful job of it. Enjoy watching you build the barn in fact anything you build is amazing. Take care and will see you soon.

[@reannejarvis9464]

My comment disappeared. If it doesn’t come back I’ll retype in morning. Normal clothes for Australia in summer. Missing t shirt if male and a bikini top if female. No problemo.. a magical gate for a magical mystical garden. Live long and prosper. Enjoy. 🇦🇺🎸⚡️🤘🏼🤘🏿💋❤️

[@baldwelder8775]

19:06 - The Crocodile Dundee of chisels; that's not a chisel... this is a chisel 😄

[@Ninoy2059]

Job well done mate

[@paullito8527]

Clamping your router upside down on your workbench is the simplest best thing! I love that

[@deborahlee8135]

That is the most beautiful and functional gate ever ❤❤❤

[@paulcaskey]

Nice gate. Re-watching the early videos gives a true impression of what you have accomplished so far. Very inspiring.

[@evevening7995]

Hi kris, you don't have to apologise for the way you look. I think the gate looks fantastic, and the bench looks absolutely beautiful. It's great to see you, garden🍅🥕🥔 🌽 great video, thanks 👍👍

[@brownwarrior6867]

You have my full sympathy on this one ,I’ve been landscaping this week putting in a small patio,spitlocking/channelling out 1 x 28m of turf to accommodate some eco grid for 2 ton of gravel. I had to break the days up 2hours on 2hours off ( like stagging on again) as the humidity was absolutely brutal. I’m an ex Sapper and haven’t experienced such harsh conditions since I served in Bosnia in the Summer of 95. My son who’s never had a manual job was wilting like a limp cabbage leaf after an hour. Fantastic end product as usual Chris and especially so in these conditions.

[@linmal2242]

So what temperasture are you talking about , 35-40 C ? That would be a warm ish day here !

[@tridentengineering7785]

Such a charming life you have there Kris. Genious skills and one of the finest human beings left on the planet. Respect

[@ellentaylor4351]

Smashing good-looking gate. I confirm being your neighbour this heat with humidity is a killer. 👀📣

[@audas]

Really enjoy the odd job videos - its what got me hooked at the start. General all round handy man stuff. Shed is great to watch but need this interspersed. Happy with whatever I get really - thanks Kris.

[@WarriorWise1]

Amazing craftsmanship as always Kris

[@DeannaLee]

In Arizona the temps have been over 100° F for days. We are tired of it. That said our humidity is considerably lower than yours. Love the original woodworking you do. Just beautiful craftsmanship.

[@RejonMunchausen]

Beautiful work as always. Really not been the summer for building projects, rain or heatwave and nothing much in between

[@richardwhite4277]

@ 29:07 most people don't realize those latches have a hole at the top that if you drill a hole through the post a string can be tied and a washer tied to it so you can release the latch from inside the enclosure

[@johenderson3742]

He won't just use a washer...he'll make a bespoke weight that's another work of art. ❤❤❤

[@kiesh.]

I had similar sloped ground under a gate, so I sunk a railway sleeper in the ground to level off the gap, worked great and the dog can't dig out under it

[@alisasalem8316]

This is the best channel! That gate and Dot’s bench are just beautiful!

[@nosy-cat]

The greenhouse is built like a church. I still can't get over how beautiful it is.

[@MinionTheFirst2024]

Great work Kris !!!!

[@sari4079]

That's a beautiful gate! And a bench! And tomatoes! Well done!

[@kenbamforth3239]

I’ve not watched this channel for a while but Jezz what a clever man and very humble ❤

[@stanleygallman7800]

Wonderful! Thumbnail is perfect take the proper time and care needed Kris it's not always easy keeping everything in proper perspective. Thanks 🙏👍🏾 Dot. Kris Harbour keep doing your best you are appreciated.

[@johne.hilbert2046]

There's "a gate" and then there's Kris's gate. 😊

[@lieuwina]

I have not seen your videos in a long time Kris and Dot is a very lucky lady to have that beautifully built green house . The bench and gate is beautiful.

[@skrtskit1521]

Gate and bench look lovely. Awesome craftsmanship. 💖💖🎶🎶

[@Balya-Malkan]

Amire your work 😮regards from Tokyo 😊

[@lumotroph]

Love that gate and garden!

[@EdNolan]

Lovely job, fella. You've a grand home going on there, all the best.

[@karenriggle5435]

Love the gate

[@robinhorgan5589]

Don’t put yourself down Kris. you’re very talented.

[@jakobrebeki]

Nice well built gate Kris, I do like the blue fence tightening tool. One of those tools that may be not often gets used but worth its weight in gold when you do....

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, I am New to your Homestead Project, very interesting, well done, It looking 👀 Great, A lot of work, to become self sufficient, I started something similar in 2003 , my ex partner and I purchased a property dating back to the 1600s in the Uk , for many years and then 2013. We bought a property in France, an old mill and over the years I’ve been working on both properties., the property in France, we were supposed to have moved into her retirement age, and become self-sufficient in some respect, just to find that I’ve been scammed, she was trying to take the whole lot away from me, even my business, I am a specialist Joiner, cabinet maker, property developer, I am now retired and living in France, I find it very interesting how different people in different parts of the world managed to take the plunge and go off grid , And it’s amazing what people have achieved , I wish you all the success for the future, Phil from the moulin France.

[@BigTubz]

That wee battery powered chainsaw is the unsung hero of your channel mate Gate looks class

[@richardmerriss2867]

I like watching this guy. He appears to have a good deal of knowledge. Plus there is not wasted time explaining every little detail.

[@paulcousins6535]

such talent...i envy you

[@sgrvtl7183]

Thank you for showing us the garden. I love the homemade baskets~What a beautiful gate and bench for the garden~! exceptional💚

[@chrischristenson4547]

I always found that it was good to listen to my partner about working for the garden. well done

[@jimbenge9649]

Oh dear! Khris, over the years I have watched your channel I have learnt much. Not just about woodworking or metal working or any of the skills you have learnt and genorously shared but about how it is possible to simply go and live the life you want to. For this many thanks. For the first time I am here to criticise (albeit with tongue firmly in cheek). Your gate is upside down! The diagonal support should be from the bottom of the supported hinge side to the top of the unsupported free side. This transfers the wieght from the top unsupported edge to the bottom fixed edge. Common made mistake. Can't tell how many I made for people before someone pointed it out. They do start to droop on the open edge before long.

[@aimeerose98]

Such a lovely thing to do for Dot 😊

[@sandgrounder1960]

i had to smile when told about the quality work , my mate and i are at the "it will see me out" phase , fabulous work as always a pleasure to watch

[@robg521]

It’s great to see you wearing those ear muffs, my brother suffers from industrial related hearing loss, When you are young you feel bullet proof and run around without your PPE, And then in later life there comes the horrible moment when have to admit to yourself that you need a hearing aid.