Installing the Subfloor On Our Self Built House | Building Our Home In The Mountains

With the floor for our DIY home build all framed, we begin laying the subfloor so we can get this home build rolling and begin framing our walls.
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We are a homeschool and homesteading family currently building on our new 20 acre homestead in North Idaho. We garden, seed save, raise rabbits, raise chickens, process our own meat, save our own seed, can, bake, and do just about everything that we can ourselves to achieve a self sufficient and debt free life for our family.

[@meysaeteurn7901]

When you have a good solid marriage dreams can be made come true. So happy to see the progress you are making.

[@VioletEvergreene]

I LOVE that their son just comes out in a Dino suit from time to time! Hahaha. EVERYONE needs a kid who's not afraid to come out dressed like a T-Rex!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Right!

[@hillshawn]

Lol. I'm 49 & I randomly show up in my T-Rex suit too 🤣

[@Angela152half]

Our 6 year old grandson has a T-Rex suit like that and so does his other grandma. They like to wear them at Halloween. Our two grandsons are obsessed with dinosaurs. It’s a good thing.

[@donlatimer5114]

Here’s a suggestion for you , put your extension ladder from the bank to the floor and put some pranks on it for a walkway to get back-and-forth without having a drop down into the hole

[@aleshiasterland460]

Love baby lambs, dinosaur, and the wonderful floor that will be walked on for future generations to come. You are making family memories for the current family and building for the future. Congratulations looks great!!!!!

[@drddianesbryant]

I wish y’all could have purchased all the lumber at the beginning of your build. Nobody expected the outlandish price of wood!! I love your channel - thank you for taking us along!

[@frenchysandi]

Your dialog at the end of the vlog is heartfelt and precious!!

[@AmysArea]

Ohhhh that sun rise was amazing but the lamb was by far the cutest I have EVER seen!!!!! It even smiled as those little ears shook!!! 💜💙❤️🌝🌝🌻🌼🌸🐑🐑🐑

[@lieuwina]

Melissa you have a lovely voice and how you value your family and what they mean to you is lovely. I hope you all enjoyed seeing your family and spending time together and that you said it was a year ago that you came to the property and look what you have both achieved in that year, a tiny house you completed, three lambs born, built a chicken coop etc etc. Not to mention Neveah helping with the household chores and the little ones all pitching in. What a lovely family you have not to mention of course Jeremy who with you, the banter, the joking, the little belt snacks, victory dances, and ads that you play out make our day. Thank you for sharing your journey and I am sure you had a lovely Easter.

[@KevinCasey64]

All of those strange and weird interruptions are memories in the making and I think its really cool that you have your own dinosaur LOL

[@sharonstuebi8181]

It took 1 year and 3 months for my boys to build a stone castle for me. The Queen is in the house. It is so worth any of the struggles.

[@Lisa-wp1ff]

Happy Birthday pup!. I just love the recap at the end of each video. Loved the look on pops face when the dinosaur child appeared. Love it all.

[@debbiputman3482]

Y’all should build a temporary bridge over your “moat.” It would eliminate the expenditure of energy just getting up on your “dance floor.”

[@CJBouhlal]

I agree 👍

[@tonyalambert8874]

I agree

[@davidh6946]

Was thinking the same thing. Use a 2x8 as the bridge would work

[@rayenglert5423]

Absolutely!!! So much energy wasted

[@davidcardin3271]

I told these the last video also but i don't think they seen it.

[@nancypatterson868]

Wow! Made me cry at the end. The kids are the priority, and it is crystal clear that you guys are keeping them there. Nice job!!

[@MountainRoots]

Not only is the content of the video great, but all the elements: b-roll, drone work, editing. Gosh, y'all have it going on! 🔥🤙-Josh

[@jamdmcc8832]

This is better and more heart felt than TV! Beautiful stuff folks! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@debrabeam5474]

❤❤❤

[@jamdmcc8832]

@@debrabeam5474 💕

[@jenniferward5216]

Your baby boy is the most loving kid you have. He loves his mama so much.

[@onababona6101]

all of your kids are special- I just love to watch that little one HELPING around :-) :-) :-)

[@linshushao7965]

I have been faithfully following your video for over 3 months now. Melissa and Jeremy: you are absolutely an incredible couple! All my admiration and respect to you! I enjoy watching your kids growing up, beautiful animals, panoramic view and seasonal weathers. Thank you for sharing!

[@MEchanicAL_LSTAR]

The struggle in Melissas eyes to not comment during the discussion of the caulk gun. You guys crack me up.

[@guesswho7159]

I was thinking the same thing. Her facial expression was hilarious😂

[@roderickmarruffo7600]

On another note, did you see the size of that caulk...!

[@MEchanicAL_LSTAR]

Actually to be honest my wife is just as bad.

[@ILGuy2012]

Of all people, I expected Melissa would've noticed that was the big size caulk that wouldn't fit in the regular size gun.

[@medtech1a]

Strong family and faith has enriched your lives and grounded you to a new beginning. Keep strong be safe.

[@snc4278]

I like your style. I grew up with the mentality of family first. It was practically my father’s mantra.

[@allenj5865]

Having a wife that works as hard as yours is a blessing. Her help, even if not equal to your effort, is making your home build... YOURS.

[@LeverActionLarry]

This is the best channel on youtube, hands down.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤

[@monicaheathfield8020]

I totally agree with that! And I love it when the sheep come right up to the camera! Lovely family, beautiful scenery. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us, it is deeply appreciated. God bless you all!

[@carlahubbard7561]

Hope your day off was full of faith, love, and enjoying your family!

[@marcwidner7526]

"So, for today the floor can wait. We have something far more important to do" the ending brought me to tears! What a beautiful testament to love and faith. Wow, one year ago today. Who'd have thunk it. Lol Y'all are rocking it! Rock on. 🤓🤗🤓

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much, what a year it's been!

[@ericjohnson1008]

Thank you for the house tour, I'm especially glad to know where the throne room will be located. LOL

[@DLRyoung]

This is why I love this channel, Faith, Family, Love. May Gods glory shine upon you and your family! Happy Resurrection day

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

🙏

[@Jade-d]

I hope you remembered your crawl space opening and haven't glued and nailed it shut.

[@traceymote1079]

you could see it in a few shots they have left it open

[@henrietabednarikova2338]

Hello from Slovakia ✋🇸🇰 Yesterday shining a sun,today -snow,snow,snow 😮. Slovakia white! Idaho-sunny day and beautiful lamb,my heart is along with yours.👍✋

[@SteveBlethyn]

Ever so slightly envious. If I was 20 years younger, I'd be doing exactly the same as you guys.

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

With all of this hard labor comes a sense of achievement that you will always cherish and your kids will talk about throughout their lives. It is not everyone that can build their own dreams. I commend you for your discipline and steadfastness.

[@cathymorgan5164]

You two picked the most beautiful ❤️❤️ place to build your home. The mountains in the background only adds to the beauty. You two really sincerely compliment each other in so.many ways. May you always be blessed in all that you do with each.other and your family .Happy Birthday Kenji

[@timparks1766]

I love the ending dialogue Melissa does. I’ve built a number of structures in my 60 years and every episode I wish I was there helping. Enjoy those kiddos, time will slip away and they will leave the nest, but I know they will take with them great memories but more than that, the love you both have for each other and them will last a lifetime.

[@CJBouhlal]

18:15 He wants to live another 100 years just so he can keep eating cake like that 😆 Happy Birthday Buddy 🎁

[@flyinggyros9745]

When you go to town to buy your own caulking gun get a powered one. By the end of the build your hands will thank you. Alan

[@sincin9935]

Give yourself some credit! You've come a long way! Your doing fantastic!

[@petergplant9335]

Amazing way of life, a beautiful family, and a home that all your future generations will enjoy. You all should be so proud that you are living the dream! Plantie UK

[@jerryhubbard4461]

Actually the subfloor is one of the most easy parts of construction. Wait until you start installing the roof sheathing and interior drywall. Still a dream coming true. Hats off to both of you . Great job.

[@VioletEvergreene]

This is by far my absolute favorite show on KZbin!!!! That's saying a lot because I only really ever watch KZbin. I rarely watch network TV.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Aww thank you 😊

[@rosawilliams9145]

Jeremy and Melissa. I admire your grit and determination. And I totally understand making Easter a priority. I hope it was the first of many at your new Home. Hugs to all of you. PS. I sent a pkg today. Nothing perishable, no tortillas as it's too warm and would arrive spoiled.

[@soniawheeler2409]

You are such a beautiful family! Mom and Dad’s principals are spot on for growing and thriving and walking in righteousness! It’s so wonderful to see your ideas and dreams come to fruition as you put your hearts and backs into working out the kinks in the great plan you’ve set for yourselves! May God bless you in all your endeavours and grant you love, health and strength to stand up for what you believe in! You’re love for one another and your sense of humour will see you through many trials and tribulations of which I hope are few and far between! 💖🇨🇦🤗

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Reality TV has nothing to offer better than your family and your forever home build!...Thank you 🙏 for sharing Kinja’s birthday, that was fun!....a beautiful little black baby boy!...God bless y’all abundantly and stay safe and healthy!

[@spitbug382]

Primo piece of ground!!

[@edmaurer5059]

Lol. It does look huge. Its funny how much larget the house looks when the floorboards have to be glued, laid, and nailed in place.

[@swiftg6176]

The drone footage at the very beginning of the video gives true meaning of what "off the grid" really looks like.

[@alanm3438]

My back hurts just looking at all the work that you done. You are doing the best that you can with what you have. You are doing just fine. So glad that you are using glue. 😃😃One word of advice, it sure would save you a lot of work if you build a bridge from the dirt bank to the new floor or back fill some dirt.😃😃 I love the dog and hope that he is healthy for another year. It looks like you got about 60 sheets down. That is great!!!!!!😄😄😀😀😃😃

[@rossannejenkinsadams]

Oh Melissa! Seeing your vlogs is like visiting my favorite people. First of all, I love how you and Jeremy are such great friends as well as lifetime partners. And that you have fun together even working your butts off! Secondly, the sights and scenes are breathtaking that you capture on film. I can see why you fell in love with your property. I am so very proud of you all. And I love ya'll like you are my own. I just want you to know how much I look forward to seeing all of you. And finally, the music you choose is so wonderful. I've noticed that from the very beginning. Living vicariously from Indiana, my 66 year old heart is so full of good wishes and prayers for your sweet family. It's so amazing all you have accomplished in your lives and especially in the short time you've been in Idaho.

[@davehogue3381]

He's so goofy sometimes...I love it...lol

[@ionecuff6323]

Being able to set the wood up on top of the nailed down sub floor sure saved you all a lot of time and energy with moving one sheet at a time. Awesome! I still say you two are getting a lot done when you take into consideration all your other chores and responsibilities. I especially like your comments at the end of the video................faith and family always come first. God Bless You All!

[@treehuggingmusician595]

Your youngest son is so adorable and fun. I love seeing the lambs too. Your building project is coming along but the other things happening on your homestead make it all worth watching.

[@maryhart637]

I am inspired by your faith, passion, humor and love of family (human and animal)💚💜❤️ The subfloor looks awesome! 👏👏👏Hope you had a Happy Easter🌈🌈🌈 Stay safe, be well and see ya next time👋👋👋

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you, Happy Easter 🐣

[@roderickmarruffo7600]

Exciting weekend, baby born & a doggie B'day. Thing are moving along very nicely...

[@donnagriffith839]

You all have accomplished so much , so very much in the past year! God Bless Your Beautiful Family!

[@carol-anntrudell9990]

Faith and family the most important thing. Absolutely right! God bless you all.

[@LadyJ5569]

I'm with Kenji, ditch the hat. It's the elastic that gets me. Cute little black lamb. Good momma. 🐾🐾

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Yeah but gotta get that photo!

[@martykennedy3962]

You two are awesome workers, I just wish I had the same energy that you two have. The birthday cake for your dog is really neat.

[@malitape]

I am being blessed watching these episodes. So glad to see where your priorities lie. God, Family, Country has been my motto for over fifty years. May God richly bless you, my beloved.

[@marlenesilvers7693]

Y'all will be leaving a great legacy for your kids. I will also add that those mountains are splendidly breathtaking.

[@bjenuine]

Well stated. "Family takes precedence." God bless.

[@manuelortiz9254]

Saludos! You are correct, family is the most important over all, that is the way in México, and almost central and south América... 👍🙏😎🇲🇽

[@markbeaver5010]

That is a lot of hard work for two people!! Keep it up and you will be done sooner than you know. Each step will bring memories that you will talk about for many years, great job!!!

[@collettefroggatt2896]

Hi I am inspired by your happiness and enthusiasm. You are taking one step at a time and your home is developing. Really love watching your Chanel. I love how you are developing each building: chicken coup, sheep shelter and I love your garden and your temporary home. It’s a proper homestead xx

[@susiestokely3811]

Another wonderful video, Thank you! I hope you both are getting plenty of nutrition, fluids, and rest during this daunting task!

[@moldingpro7208]

Priorities are important. You got this one right!

[@stevebaker5642]

@Good Simple Living... I'm in 2 minds when each video ends 1. sad, it's over; but 2. I find myself really looking forward to Melissa doing the commentary - from the heart to the heart

[@joannadavis1881]

LOVE what you said in the end. It was both beautiful and emotional. Love to see little man. He's so cute and loves his Mommy. Enjoy those hug's. Great job so far on the build. It's going to be beautiful and I am so happy for you guys.

[@BossmanEight]

Advantech subflooring is good stuff. Incredibly heavy, a real pain to nail, but stable, firm, & solid as a rock!

[@Bradini267]

Yea it’s the best, well worth it.

[@blackgrifter1]

Lol why are yall the funniest couple on KZbin?!?!🤣Netflix needs to give yall a show!

[@MARION55555]

Awesome! And I mean everything. Everything around all that building, how you all treat animals and how well raised your kids are, filming, editing and even the commercials are fun to watch!! Respect!!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you 😊

[@marleneshaw277]

Your husband is amazing and easy to look at. Pls let him show off this older lady needs more smiling. Your home is coming along The sheep’s are beautiful. Your view make my heart smile you should be very proud of you and your Family. Glad the weather being kind. We had freezing rain. Not nice. The baby lambs are amazing thank you for your goodness and hugs coming from Dartmouth Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@charlotteforrester3118]

That’s some big caulk!😂😂 y’all are truly amazing and the most hard working couple on KZbin! Until most of the subfloor was done, I didn’t realize how big your house is going to be! I love the dinosaur out fit. It brings a smile to my heart every time he wears it! Just think what his thoughts and imagination are doing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🦖🦖🦖🦖🦖

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Aww thank you

[@amydavis8548]

So glad to hear what you had to say at the end of this blog. Faith and family ARE more important. God bless you and your family as you work toward your goal.

[@nancymoe4476]

Lol! I love your family dynamics. Congratulations on getting so much work knocked out and your new baby lamb. God bless your family and every inch of your homestead. 💗

[@JeepTJay6]

5:38 Imagine how epic the scene will be when the answer to that question is finally ...”yes” I’m looking forward to it. Love the videos guys. Keep at it! 💪

[@TexasLNC]

Wise young woman. Faith and family.

[@anotherwhosoever777]

Love watching your fam and your homestead all together! So inspiring!!

[@foretb1162]

You're right Melissa! Kids are unpredictable. T-Rex.....goodness, LOL!!! Skateboarding boards.....yeah Jeremy!!!! I'll need to remember that next time I'm building a floor. May the blessing of what our Lord did for us on the cross revive your faith, build up your love for each other and continue to keep you all safe. Happy Easter!

[@MrRbrgrn]

Wow what a full video!!! Births,birthdays, Easter & house building!! All with a T-Rex’s on the property....... I’m exhausted!! Great vlog!

[@LC-qj5tz]

He almost slept through his Birthday party!😂😉

[@onababona6101]

..but NOT in the rocking chair !!!!!!

[@davidscott8400]

You two did a damn good job, it took me two weeks to do 2500 square foot by myself

[@lindakriegel5552]

That subflooring is amazing. Took 12 months to build our home and it rained ALL THE TIME!! This is flooring was amazing. After all was said and done, there were 2 pieces that were laid out on the mud to provide access for the workers! They did not warp or swell or anything. In fact, my husband rescued them from the dump trailer and we used them for workbenches in the barn we just built. They are so level, flat and stiff that we didn’t need anything on top. We pressure washed them before using them to build the benches! Perfect! Well worth the money considering that we have no squeaks or uneven floors after all the rain even after 2 years here. Good choice!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you, that is encouraging and reassuring to hear!

[@sjscreations2608]

God bless you all. It must be so enriching seeing livestock being born and next the fruits of your garden will pay dividends . Congrats! Cheers, Sean

[@nancyalford8056]

It is amazing to me that depending on what process is happening your square footage looks bigger or smaller🤠❤️. You go guys!

[@aaahtex902]

**MELISSA IS YOUR TREASURE OF TREASURES = RARE FIND!!!** GOD BLESS HER

[@bujusica4954]

Ujjhbc ##$_

[@mariannebhatia7245]

Steady and slow wins the race. You must eat and sleep/rest, don’t forget. My thoughts and prayers always with you. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@michelles3747]

When Jeremy jumped to sit with Melissa and chat = AMAZING view!! It will be great to see the before and after of the cabin in future videos. Really great video :)

[@AnissaM63]

Omg I love that dino outfit... Admire you and the fam!!

[@donnaalgren123]

It was fun to watch you two adults crawl around on the floor. Well, I guess you weren't really doing that. I know you didn't accomplish all that you had wished, but you got an amazing amount done! You are the greatest! Happy Easter. HE IS RISEN!! And He did it for all of us!! Praise Him!

[@WillowsDream]

I LOVE Eli's T-rex costume. Best birthday present EVER!

[@deenottelling8492]

Slow and steady wins the race. Your positive attitude will help the time fly.

[@skepticalmom2948]

Awesomeness, you two have been busy little bees! Everything takes longer than you expect. Happy birthday kanji! Happy Easter and god bless you all!

[@stanhorch6037]

Build a walkway over the ditch onto the floor , that will make it much easier for the next part of the build

[@mindi.m]

I still think four or five days is pretty quick. Go easy on yourselves. Thanks for the sweet voice over at the end 💙 Happy Easter 🌺 He is Risen.

[@georgeattard5508]

I must say that i enjoy your vlogs. To see you two help each other and see how much you enjoy each others company is quiet great. Building your house together will, when it is finished give you great satisfaction. keep up the good work

[@PaiNatal_11]

Love love love looooovvveeeeeeee you guys!!!!

[@norahollingsworth581]

Hope y'all had a great Easter!

[@marywright9348]

You are doing fantastic. It is a journey that you are on. Enjoy the journey. Taking your time to build your garden, your house and your lives will be worth it in the end. It will be nice when you are in your home that you won't be looking at imperfections and wishing the builder would have cared to do their best. You are the builders and you are taking your time to make things right. Continue to enjoy the journey.

[@dianes4230]

Good job you guys!! It's all about the journey... Even if you take 2 extra days to do the floor, it will be well done, and you will walk on it forever. So enjoy the whole process.

[@joelwilson5107]

Your children will tell the story one day that their Mom and Dad built this all themselves

[@CzKaa]

Something as: "Our parents are mad." ? :D

[@69purposecoarse]

Love the dance moves, I see dancing with the Stars in his future.🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@jeffparness4530]

Melissa and Jeremy - your “voice” your tone and approach to this adventure is so genuine, inspiring, and comforting to those of us also pursuing our dream build projects. Your expectations and how you cope with setbacks is calm and refreshing! Fantastic attitude and absolutely beautiful videography and storytelling. I eagerly await each installment. Keep going!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you ❤

[@barbc8857]

AND A HAPPY EASTER to your whole family, you all are so blessed! I love you all.