Girl Solo Living Off Grid, Build a Complete Warm Underground Dugout Home Shelter for Fortnight Stay

[@socket_error1000]

That type of structure is a death trap, especially with that chimney right there. The big issue with "Hole in the Ground" habitats is they are perfect places for heavier than air gasses like CO2 to collect. If you were to build one of these it either needs to be on a hilltop or a steep hillside so you can make a positive flow vent at floor level to the outside to prevent the buildup of gasses inside the dugout. This chimney being so close is dangerous because a smoldering fire in an early morning stagnant air condition can result in the smoke cooling rapidly and drifting right back down into the hole. This would not end well. While the common defense to this is that "It is always windy here so this won't happen," My answer to that is - it only takes once.

[@AgnesMariaL]

The fireplace is outside of the actual house, and built in hard clay. No issues that I can see, as a retired firefighter.

[@socket_error1000]

@@AgnesMariaL Heavier than air gasses like CO2 accumulate in low points. The entire dwelling is a pit in the ground with no place for any gases that might accumulate to escape. The fireplace is just one potential source of gasses in a structure like this. Gases from rotting vegetation can come out of the soil as well. Heavier than air gasses are all toxic to humans and all flow like water, pooling in low areas. As a firefighter you should be aware of the danger of bad air in enclosed spaces and pits without proper ventilation, especially in low points. We have labor laws in most developed nations that regulate the depth of pits for workers without active ventilation to keep workers from walking into a pit full of a toxic gas and passing out. Even a food cellar can become deadly if not ventilated. Mine explorers can kick up CO2 just by walking through stagnant water on the ground. The air being okay on their way in and then the released CO2 rises high enough as they descend that they are overcome and never get out again.

[@AgnesMariaL]

@@socket_error1000 I do not disagree. However, she only sealed the roof, and left the sides of the building as initially constructed, with gaps between all the logs. The likelihood of any gases from the fireplace entering the hut is near zero to begin with, unless an unfavorable strong wind happens to blow through, but the structure itself, being unsealed aside from the roof and clay foundation, allows for airflow/ventilation.

[@socket_error1000]

@@AgnesMariaL It is a pit in the ground. It does not matter if there are holes in the roof or wall if the entire thing is under ground level. Heavier than air gasses can still collect in the pit. This is basic health and safety and the danger of pits would have been something you should have been taught as a firefighter. It is a serious risk to first responders as more than one would-be-rescuer has seen an unconscious person in a ditch or pit and jumped in to help them only to become a victim themselves.

[@AgnesMariaL]

@@socket_error1000 Sure, it's a "pit in the ground", but only partially so. Not to mention that it's in the middle of a CO2-sucking jungle. I'm guessing that you're from a first-world "educated" background, but this girl is otherwise, and my impression from all the builds that I've seen of hers is that she knows her stuff!

[@juliegarbs4018]

She is amazing. This makes me want to go out into my back yard and build a little Oasis with a garden but, I am too old and my knees hurt. So I will just watch her do it instead. You are so smart and talented girl.

[@transistordave]

No worries, she didn't do it either. An 85 lb 4'11" chick digging that massive hole wearing painted on jeans, no sweat rings or dirt on her shirt...Nope.

[@Kintsugi_Souls33]

🤣💀💀💀

[@mkenney9217]

@@Kintsugi_Souls33😂

[@paulsiviour7001]

Whenever i watch you knock up a house with a few small basic hand tools i can't help but feel i paid way too much for my house. You're amazing

[@Freedomintertainment]

lol

[@petrbelohoubek6759]

You acctualy belive it? It is fa*e a** bu*lsh*t. It is just for that sweet youtube dolars.

[@bearbones4347]

U did if ur American or europe

[@dereksimmons01]

Man you get my vote for knowing what knock up even means

[@JasonGage]

She obviously left out the excavators. I really hope you don't believe she did that herself? It would take a man 2 months to dig that hole. It's BS

[@storm2000808]

This woman is such a hard worker and so skilled at what she does 👍

[@toddhendricks8239]

It is all in her head she see it in her mind. Like a person who dose sculptures .

[@ДауренРысбаев-ю6м]

И симпатичная)

[@storm2000808]

@@ДауренРысбаев-ю6м she is

[@pennyroe3717]

She not doing on her own. U never see her get dirty. This all fake.

[@KayeTalbot]

Is she doing it on her own? I really doubt it.

[@dahur]

That soil is so unique...it's like carving wood almost. And when the monsoon starts, she has a swimming pool.

[@ItsmeBish584]

Yes! Here in oregon we could never!! The soil is too wet here.

[@curtisboswell2619]

I'm pretty sure that this is in Vietnam. That soil has a unique composition, and "dugouts" are rather common. Once you get about a foot into the earth, it's softer and easier to dig out. This is done during the dry season. One thing? Pick your spot for a dug-out carefully...and make sure it isn't in an area that water runs through... ;-) for obvious reasons.

[@jasongeerer8163]

Its basically clay

[@linkcubuspark]

I've been in Oregon last year, in Corvallis. very peaceful place@@ItsmeBish584

[@hessiewatts4406]

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[@Freedomintertainment]

Your constructive and positive show is so enjoyable to watch. Thank you… I cannot believe that I am addicted to watching her show like women are addicted to soap opera or those reality shows or a men are addicted to watching sport.

[@michaelsaunders-i1y]

I did something like this when I was homeless. ever since i been viewing this channel to see how others live off the grid. although i'm no longer homeless ' i like to test my skills by going off into the woods and practice building shelters. Now that's what i call a real woman!

[@CRAZYBUILD349]

outstanding, what a hard worker she is, blessed to have her show how she did it,!!

[@Angel..Dancer]

Wow! She is a master at her art.

[@MrGregAndrew2023]

This lady is wonderful! She has so much knowledge, thats clearly been handed down through generations going way way back.

[@nataliecondon5791]

I just came across this video, and as soon as I started to watch one I wanna watch more lol, they are just so relaxing to me, I don't know why I'm just intrigued how the video turns out 😊

[@DianeNachtweyfriendofStojentin]

Smoothgefixt is a ton of fun. Watching them led me to this lady and collectively it's some incredible work.

[@alanadaily512]

I fall in love with this type of woman. Adventurers unite and enjoy the beauty of nature

[@suebenando2270]

You should be on an episode of “ ALONE “ …. You are awesome

[@kariskeet9062]

Oh what a difference a day makes. You are inspiring! Wow I wish I had property I could build on and had half the talent and knowledge it would take to do something so amazing you should get on a season of Alone because you are a survivor!

[@alexvonl8741]

Amazing work. As for the CO2 comment, this is obviously a hot, humid climate where the fire would only be lit for cooking and thus only limited amounts of the gas would collect in the pit before it is reabsorbed into the air. Note also that the bed is raised well above the main floor, in a seperate structure that receives plenty of ventilation under the eaves of the roof and the pit itself is entirrely open to the sky.

[@raycahill7425]

I love how there was dry and ready to go timber hust laying around and it was pretty much the right size and debarked that's one hell of a forest to provide like that.

[@manuelaburic5204]

😆👍I like sarcastic comments.

[@kissyfacekassaye9197]

I'm sure she prepped for the video. Duh

[@sirapvl]

Stop being a hater

[@snarkyandsane]

I know it sounds silly, but I just love the way she shovels dirt! She’s amazing!

[@Richard-b2n]

She is amazing to watch. I could do a whole story on proper use with hand tools. 60 years and can still out dig most. Great exercise internally, mentally, and externally. Being shorter also helps. Once you acclimate to proper stature and movement the tool becomes just an extension of your body. I don't dig much anymore but often practice the soft side of the art.

[@theurbantacticalantiterror3658]

She must be very strong, she works harder than most people I know

[@spiritualmatterscda1309]

And as you can see, she is a very healthy eater! She's terrific.

[@DaWorzt99]

I love the work she does, she's so skilled.. keep up the excellent work baby 💪💞🙏🏾

[@paulrowe-z1z]

What a truly amazing lady. So much hard work and its no problem at all. So much skill. A pleasure to watch.

[@myfatherisgreater120]

I get tired just cleaning my kitchen, washing and putting dishes in the dishwasher. This young lady has energy, tough!

[@US_ARMY_RETIRED]

Glad YT recommended your channel to Me. You are an amazing young Woman with Huge enthusiasm and energy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏 👍

[@MrWatchmeee]

Wow well done, I gave up around the 2 minute mark, you have great skills and determination to get the job done, I’m blown away how hard you have worked

[@snowmind]

What a woman! If there was ever to be a zombie apocalypse, I would want to be on her team for survival!

[@kristinamarie111]

SAME!!!!

[@OliviaLaferriere]

I agree with you 💯 👍

[@BillTheButcher365]

Ya because a mud hut is definitely the safest place to be fighting zombie hordes 😂😂😂😂😂

[@pennyroe3717]

She's not the one doing that. She there for the views

[@AnaShortCake]

Agrees

[@MyDadCanFixAnything]

Very cool build. My only concern would be that eat in area roof. I know it's hard packed, undisturbed clay, but doesn't seem like it has a lot of support for the 14-16" or so above your head. That has to weigh a ton. Be careful there and keep up the interesting work. Thank you.

[@gloriamartin6261]

This lady can do anything and she makes it right you do really good work thank you for sharing ✨👀😇🩵🤍🕯️🎚️🩵🎶

[@brankocojbasic2594]

I just can't believe that a girl of this constitution could do something like this! She is incredibly strong! Congratulations!💪💪💪

[@njs-655]

Love your videos , keep up the great work , I think the soil there is quite sandy so amazing to work with , and not very much gasses in it , and she does enough to make any rain water run away from the building too . Even turfs soak up the rain , the girl is a wealth of knowledge fare play .

[@douglashearon4823]

She is the best out of all of them. We call her little moma

[@4atlanta4]

Lol who is “we”?… you & the team of builders she has? Don’t get me wrong I enjoy these videos for the relaxation but you can’t honestly believe these builds are all her.

[@curtisboswell2619]

Note that it has to be a warm and tropical climate. She's gone to a lot of trouble, to build her cook-stove outside her sleeping area. This is pretty much a giveaway, that she knows she won't need it to keep warm with. Rather the opposite. I think the whole reason she's building in the ground, is because it's cooler, and you can sleep better.

[@tinitavazquez9857]

Wow! Me encanta este video, se ajustaba mis planes de supervivencia, se aprende mucho y como admiro esa chica, lo que a mi me perjudica es que con mi edad, no puedo avanzar. Pero hago bastante con todo y eso. Saludos 🖖 desde Brandon, florida ♥️

[@savegraysoncats]

I am always amazed at how dry it is

[@debturner5022]

Bravo for your talent and ambition! Apparently it never rains there 🌧

[@zabrittanymcgathy4527]

I like the way she takes her time

[@elirez8418]

Very cool dugout. To bad I can't build something like this in my country, because we have this thing called rain. 😁

[@AlanTiffany-t8e]

...so do they...in massive monsoons. Which is why this is nonsense really.. humans build above ground for a reason

[@joannt2012]

It's very satisfying to watch

[@billbradford3803]

I just literally made a bowl of homemade Pho 🍲 and this notification came through 👍🏼 I’ll watch and eat! Appreciate the content

[@gregwillis7767]

Your "dirt shaving" abilities are unbelievable! No pits or voids, looks like solid (dirt colored) stone when you're done!

[@markgragg1831]

Talented, hard worker and pretty, what a winning combination.

[@adamgrim911]

Absolutely amazing work thank you i am envious we decided this year to buy a plot and start working i was trying to buy a house and even tho i am army veteran i had nothing but issues . Once people found out i was using my veteran benefits all of a sudden the house was no longer for sale then a month later it gets sold. I have worked my whole life from time we could walk are dad built houses so did i.. now the real issue is closing cost and who has 60 grand just for closing not me

[@williambrown5934]

Calling yourself “the builder” seems like a modest understatement lol 😊 Your a visionary and a master craftsmen! Just an amazing, 🤯 hard working master crafter! 🥳🤩

[@traceyroyer993]

And you're not an English expert. 😅

[@williamgent4068]

what a woman!! not only she good llooking but she builds and cooks excellently. keep up the good work girl

[@susanaudet8135]

I love all your videos. They are so soothing abd tour so incredibly talented!

[@veronicanikole1976]

Such an amazing builder...blessings sent your way❤❤✌😎 truly amazing

[@Lucas_Dias_Sangy_br]

Existe homens que não faz nem metade que essa mulher faz,muito forte parabéns

[@brentsugrue3436]

Thats so cool, what would stop it filling up with water in heavy rain though?

[@passemoilesol]

Brave ! Appropriate skills! Survival is at range. Very impressive.

[@frankkent8046]

You are amazing! My only problem is that your about page says that your in the U.S.! The problems with that is that I don't see your building permits posted, the fire marshal isn't there yelling at you about having fires without a permit, and the city and county isn't there yelling at you to pay your taxes or they will foreclose on you and sell your property at a tax auction! But the biggest problem is that nobody in the U.S. knows what a Fortnight is, except for it being a video game! Thanks for the video!

[@josephjones4468]

I couldn't even put a tent together out in the forest she's building zombie apocalypse shelters 😂😂😂😂. She'd make a fortune here in the US.

[@TheDudAbides]

I'm a contractor here in the US have been for the last 20 plus years and I have done hand excavation usually with about five or six guys digging a hole is 20 ft and doing it with Precision special if you don't steps I have had to hand it out pools and it has taken me and a crew of about seven or eight guys a good week to do so and this video they want us to believe that this space woman was able to dig out this thing in a day and yet she is not covered in dirt she does not look filthy just not look hot sweaty or tired this makes no sense I dug a small hole once and it took me about 20 minutes and I look like I've been rolling around mud😅 I still like the design it's a nice look

[@JasonAnderson-r9y]

The beautiful soul of a creator❤

[@th509-z6r]

Excellent job girl!!! Amazing little survival house.

[@Blueslyx]

I LOVE HER ! She's AMAZING! Not one of my employees has ever worked as well as this young lady... Not even barefoot.

[@ScottinDubai]

Can’t believe that people believe she built this on her own with those tools 😂 She has a larger team supporting her with machinery as proven on Google and admits it herself.. Good to watch nonetheless

[@scottthorpe1557]

Please provide proof she herself has a big team to help her, without saying there's heaps of videos online about people faking builds. Also let's see a link to any video where she admits everything you're accusing her of?

[@pumadrive4125]

This is correct in that she did not build everything herself. Its impossible to build in a day or two without help. There is no time lapse video. Missing chunks like when she digs a hole 8 ft deep you see her did 6 inches then suddenly she is 2 ft deep the 6 ft etc. bullshit.

[@scottthorpe1557]

@@pumadrive4125 here we go again, another person making accusations without one shred of proof to back it up, except your own narrow-minded opinions. Where does she say in any video that she "built it in one day"???? The video's "ARE" time lapsed over weeks. That's why you see the hole going from one depth to another or is that too complicated for you to understand. Seriously if all you going to do is "talk shit" and hate on the girl, why don't you "F#@K OFF and go take your opinions and your garbage attitude somewhere else. As no one's forcing you to watch the video and no one's forcing you to like the video. But if all you're going to do is be negative and hate on the poor girl, go be a pain somewhere else or is that to complicated for you as well. Sheeesh some people...

[@erminferzan2217]

Skidam ti kapu, bolje radiš od većine muškaraca a vještina nema dalje. Svaka čast 💪👍.

[@ttaylor94]

Wowwwwwwww you’re amazingggg! 🤩🔥 God bless and protect you on your journey🙏🏾

[@howieg2019]

she has my respect👍🏽, real strong💪, independent, woman right here

[@arielelisa9012]

My 3 yo loves you! She always wants to watch “builder.” We watch one video every night at bedtime. ❤

[@darthvader3097]

Greetings from Bulgaria! You did a very beautiful thing! You are a real woman!

[@aprilshowers00]

If anyone is actually reading the description....it clearly says it took 41 days to build...

[@williejackson6905]

Lawd have mercy, a porch light 🤦🏾‍♂️ That's just beyond amazing, really ❤️❤️❤️im inspired 👌🏾

[@EuridesLopez]

Que bella casa la felicito😮

[@ВасилийЧеркасов-с5д]

Конечно все мы понимаем что видео это постановочное. Хотелось бы знать, как из этой ямы воду будут убирать, после сезона дождей?

[@pamelacullinane]

You are such a talented person You inspired me! Thank you✌️

[@johnkemp7956]

😂just wanted to say I love your type of bldg. Being homebound waiting on a liver transplant. You make my day go by better. Keep on bldg

[@JasonAnderson-r9y]

Man I used to think I worked super hard until I seen this amazing 💪🤩 woman

[@maxponsetis1948]

every thing she does is magic what a girl

[@shereneliscom6736]

Its amazing how she walks around & no worries of getting snake bit.

[@stephaniegipson5657]

You totally rock I've been watching you for a very long time you is awesome

[@thelmagoins489]

Primitive Survival life I like the way you building underground you do good job in good video in be safe okay 💕👍

[@tripplevirgo]

loved watching this

[@joanntucker2742]

Great job builder girl!😊👍

[@doormeat]

All very cool and I would like to offer a bit of advice based on my own experiences. You are very strong and when doing any physical work it is important to change your working arms and body stance if possible. Forgive me in advance please if you do, I just observed that you mostly use the right side of your body. Count your digs throws etc. In other words do 10 shovels or throws then change arms and stance for balanced and even use on your body. I didn't and ended up in emergency just because I didn't know to change arms and stance and didn't have the kind of supervisor that gave advice when I was young. You are young and powerful. Repetitive motion can cause early degenerative arthritis, so stay balanced and stay strong for life. Very enjoyable videos to watch and learn from and the viewers comments are also very interesting to read.

[@RobinBirdsong]

Love this!! 🙌🏼 I bet those clothes could use a pretty good river rinse after 41 days straight of wear though 😉

[@kaimana7047]

The simple life living with nature

[@cassandrafahey3745]

Im in awe 🙏

[@debbiebeagle6722]

What does she do with these amazing builds after she is done?

[@zoladlabantu8818]

I wish she can do for me

[@mikemuppet3807]

just imagine In America which is supposed to be home of the free and brave, supposed to be the land of opportunity one can and have been arrested for doing this very thing. In fact a military veteran was just arrested and sentenced to 30 years for doing this in New Jersey where he had lived completely off grid for 19 years...crafted a water recycler from a local river and used the same water with 0% pollutants to create energy , running water which was more clean and pure than anything else offered by the state. Some one explain this one that makes America sound great.

[@Lisa-g6e4y]

Wow you're amazing so talented. With only 2 or 3 tools you could put people out of business. Lol. I would love to have one where I could be left alone listening to nature and all its music. I'm tired just watching you. Amazing

[@lanetteprice7508]

What about when it rains how will the water go? Looks very nice but I be afraid of ending up with a pool

[@themessenger4208]

I think this is mostly for fun. I wouldn't get too wrapped around the axels about the chimney. No one would really live in these make-shift huts. I would even venture to say that she doesn't even do all of the work. Too much is cut out to really know. Nevertheless, it's what you can do if you had to...They are all death traps, especially with no way out. I think it is just good inexpensive entertainment. I am more inclined to worry about snakes crawling in opportune spaces...

[@Kenziiiiiie777]

I hope I come across one of these in life. Like an abandoned one, That would be kinda cool

[@7890plmnko]

So much energy my goodness ❤

[@ТатьянаЮренко-и7т]

Очень красиво, ловко всё! Но если дождь? Там где накрыто там укрытие, но там где ступеньки там будет собираться вода одной лужей, стока та нет!

[@fffff3355]

Это чисто кино, для срубить бабла😁

[@vgg960]

Если это Вьетнам, Лаос или где-то рядом, то там бывает сезон дождей. Через несколько дней воды там будет до краёв.

[@raysimm5395]

Very entertaining you earned your meal today.❤️

[@iamsaved522]

I am wondering about the long torrential rains they get that hole in the ground is going to become a pond.

[@sheronicamcintyre8150]

I wish I had this lady energy

[@bobbiefincher1585]

U are awesome and a beautiful builder.

[@chosen3338]

Hey sis you are brilliant and Your Godgiven gift is such a blessing #keepbuiilding ❤❤❤ God bless you and the work of your hands in Jesus name, take dominion anen!!

[@lizdg3892]

Love this shelter so much.

[@billykreger9765]

What happens to all these dwellings after production? You are an amazing builder, by the way❤

[@Watching-o4y]

They become ruins after the season of rains.

[@traceyroyer993]

They become dwellings for illegal immigrants/homeless. Better than many apts.

[@BabyAvalie]

Indomie geprek 😍🤤🤤 Love from Indonesia ❤❤❤

[@cookcook866]

All these underground shelters are great when it's sunny but when it's raining??? Good luck with that

[@brianbiro9094]

AWESOME BUILD GIRL ! 😀👍👊✌️🦅🇺🇸🦼

[@JasonAnderson-r9y]

We love you and I admire your 🏠😊

[@HeavenFace]

Once heavy rainfall that hole in the ground will be a swimming pool...it's wonderfully made but not for rain I would think twice to built something like this 🤔

[@stephaniestevenson6335]

I'm impressed.

[@Atrociousflower]

Thanks!

[@gerdohlendorf8456]

Danke für dieses wunderbare Video du bist sehr, sehr fleißig, geschickt und hübsch.

[@ВераСергеева-б3х]

Какая сильная и умелая девушка! Я в восхищении.