Greenhouse and Freezer Modifications for Winter, Off Grid Life

Now that cold winter temperatures have arrived and are here to stay for the next several months, I spend a couple of days preparing the greenhouse for winter, including storing meat in a freezer that runs on solar power.
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[@vic2265]

You need to add a small wind generator at the top of one of those tall trees so that you can generate power even after dark. They work well in storms as well as the wind is usually blowing when those occur. I was a solar only and fought the advice of many to add a wind generator and now that I have I cannot say how much easier it is keep a good charge and maintain battery levels during the cold dark months.

[@browsedeweb8834]

Can probably generator some power from the running stream as well. Best to have all three available.

[@CremeDeLaCreme72]

That’s a great idea

[@CremeDeLaCreme72]

@@browsedeweb8834 that’s a great idea

[@tegannottelling]

@@browsedeweb8834 fantastic idea, I'm off grid too and I haven't done that many because of the size cable required for such a long length of 12 volts without massive voltage loss, may I ask how you got around that issue?

[@garrydonnelly6433]

@@browsedeweb8834 Marty T in New Zealand has been generating 240volts from hydro for years. His channel shows how and is made from an old washing machine. He also built one for his mate. Cheers...from .OZ.

[@frankyfranky]

I wish you a nice first Sunday in Advent and a peaceful pre-Christmas season in health and peace 🕯🌲👍

[@mscharylee]

If anyone plans to go off grid, this is the channel you want to follow. Shawn is a man knowledgeable about many trades you will need to accomplish your goals.

[@Jacksonskipslegday]

look up kris harbour natural building.

[@SwirlingSoul]

Somehow that beautiful greenhouse also feels like an emergency shelter if you'd ever need it. If, God forbid, your cabin had a distaster of some kind, I am happy to know that the growing dome will be warm enough, holds food and water, and is enclosed as well. Good safety back up. And, besides that, yummy foods, and I'm looking forward to see how well spinach and radishes will do! I have been amazed by the resilience of plants often.

[@gbgary]

he's got the workshop for that but yeah.

[@SwirlingSoul]

@@gbgary True! I'd forgotten about that. And he's a survivalist too, so he'd manage without a house, and he'd build a shelter asap, we've seen him do it, but it was just a comforting idea :)

[@watchful1168]

Well done! Next season try that method produced by "Greenhouse in the Snow" (search that name on youtube) in Nebraska. He buried 1100 feet of 6 inch plastic line 8 feet underground and uses a simple motor to draw air through the lines...it is always 54 degrees by the time it enters his greenhouse. You may not need 1100 feet. He has never had to heat that greenhouse and grows Oranges and Lemons amongst other things-that is how well it controls the greenhouse atmosphere.

[@enzopalumbo2164]

I don't think going 8 ft underground at his location would be possible or practical. If he can go 8ft deep, he would need heavy machinery to do that. I don't think he can bring in heavy machinery too easily. I believe he has 6 inch plastic pipe in bottom of the outer beds that draw in solar heated air and the water reservoir acts as a heat sink to control the temperature in the greenhouse.

[@watchful1168]

@@enzopalumbo2164 He has said the soil there very sandy…he dug his basement by hand. He drilled a shallow well in the greenhouse itself. I think it may be possible.

[@enzopalumbo2164]

@@watchful1168 For the basement he only dug about 4 ft deep, but after that it starts getting pretty hard, even though it is sand and clay. He would need heavier equipment. As for the well in the greenhouse, he was not successful in his first attempt. He drilled a hole with a manual auger and then he hammered the pipe down trying to get to the water bearing sand or clay, but he hit some rock. He would have to try again at a different spot. I can't imagine him trying to dig 8 ft deep trenches for pipe without heavy equipment. I could be wrong.

[@phillee2814]

@@watchful1168 550 cubic feet, plus whatever spacing is needed, all STARTING 8ft underground? You try it!

[@watchful1168]

@@phillee2814 He can decide HOW he does it...I was just reminding him of a potential method for controlling temperature which will serve him for the REST OF HIS LIFE. There is a father son team in Sweden (or one of the Nordic countries) that dug a huge pit (with a Backhoe) underneath where they placed their greenhouse and laid the plastic line in it-rather than a long trench. HOW he does it is his choice.

[@trudyschaffer8016]

Another great video, Shawn. This channel is the perfect compliment to My Self Reliance. Loving this journey. 🌲🐾

[@jonhamilton5789]

Try leaving containers of water outside to freeze, then transfer into the freezer to fill the voids. If your power goes down at least you’ll have an ice chest.

[@ShawnJames1]

Exactly

[@ehombane]

@@ShawnJames1 The efficiency you mention has nothing to do with the mass inside. Sure, a big mass will need more time to get melted, but the insulation efficiency will be the same. place 2 similar freezers side by side, one empty one full, and you will see that after a long time, the power used will be similar.

[@georgedoolittle9015]

@@ShawnJames1 "Yeti Ice" also a blanket if you can find one that big...or "rug" i guess. Tape something reflective to the outward facing you'll both keep the freezer frozen and add some heat to that amazing structure you have built. In theory you can use straw in your ice to keep the ice in that state for a prolonged period of time but you don't want that ice in your freezer as its value is in keeping bacteria and other foreign material out. Not sure how big your basement is but if you can stand in it you're better off with a walk-in freezer. "Just hang the meat up by meat-hooks" save on packaging. Build a carving bench do all your meat processing (de-bone-ing) in the walk-in. Have some type of disposable over-suit to keep the germs away that you can throw in the burn pile. One piece of wild game such as a white tail deer can produce an awesome amount of food if properly cut then prepared. "Bone broth" is very healthy by way of example. That would go well frozen as a cooking stock where you grow your vegetables. If you make your freezer big enough you'll probably have farmers show up to give you their meat even if they're a hundred miles away(round trip) as that's how hot the inside of a farm is year around ... in return send them off with frozen soup stock. Most efficient way of boiling water is an induction stove. Best (most efficient, safest, cleanest) time to do food prep and in fact cook and eat is in the middle of Winter so long as that Sun is shining. "No humidity." No better friend when you're on your own than the plants and soil you're taking care of so great job with that one. Nothing I'm sure you don't already know ("bark broth") etc.

[@ivermec-tin666]

@@ehombane That makes sense. A given volume should consume a given amount of energy to cool on average, regardless of its density. But, I suspect that you may find that there is less temperature fluctuation in a "full" freezer than in one that is half full. This should mean less "freezer burn" on the meat in a "full" freezer. And, that is the ultimate goal, food preservation.

[@ehombane]

@@ivermec-tin666 I think that you did not got my point. The subject was about the efficiency of the freezer. And the mass inside, does not really matter. All that matter is the insulation. and of course the compressor. A larger mass, will matter only in the case of the accidental power loss, when as I said a bigger mass will have a bigger inertia. And that you bring up the issue of density, you may be up for a surprise. I just got surprised too to find that water has a bigger thermal capacity than rock, that obviously is much denser. But this is a different subject. Let me put the efficiency matter in a different way. Let say that you have a mass of 10 kilo of meat to preserve. You have a freezer and a battery. The battery will have let say power to freeze the mass, and keep it at the desired temperature for 60 days. Now, that idea about a bigger mass, will mean that you can fill the freezer with additional mass, and than the freezer will be more efficient, meaning that the desired temperature will be kept for more than 60 days till the battery is drained. I bet that the second setup will last the same amount of time. The difference will be only that in the second case the battery will be depleted more in the beginning till the whole mass is cooled. This can be proved with two similar freezers, and batteries kept in the same room. As for idea of filling the empty space with ice from outside, is no more matter about efficiency, but helping the new technology, with the ancient one of using natural ice. Before 1800, the ice was harvested in winter and preserved by being insulated with straws and sawdust.

[@billkacvinsky988]

Shawn if you need 'mass' in your freezer...consider some sealed pvc tubes filled with a salt water solution. Freezes at a much lower temperatures. Consequently maintains lower Temps for your needs. There are formulas on the internet for the salt water mix.

[@enzopalumbo2164]

He can easily get his mass with the game he hunts. That's the purpose for the large freezer.

[@benjigirl1971]

@@enzopalumbo2164 obviously he means in the meantime

[@susanalbone5101]

Crikey, so many things to think about and plan for but that is what homesteading is all about, one huge circle, year on year off. You really do show the nitty gritty of what it’s all about. Keep trucking. ❤️ Dorset, UK

[@johno30197]

G'day!!

[@denisemeredith2436]

Hello, fellow Brit, you in Dorset and me in the West Midlands.

[@johno30197]

@@denisemeredith2436 Manchester lol.

[@patriciabarnes7034]

@@denisemeredith2436And I'm in London ☺

[@reg2504]

American, but I know Dorset, great place.

[@chrisblack8390]

Thanks for the greenhouse update. That's a big freezer! I have my grandma's. It's at least that big an is probably from the 40s.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Oh wow, Cali eats raw food? I've heard this is better for domestic pets. Expensive. Am interested in the overall benefits of raw vs. typical dry/wet diet. You are amazing, Shawn. What you're accomplishing is inspirational.

[@jaditelady173mary4]

I followed a lot of vets and some have rescued dogs that looked beyond death. And they fed them raw food diet and it was amazing yo see their recovery. Better skin, coats and digestive systems. There are so many chemicals in dog food. The dog food industry was born out of the meat processing plants. All the scraps left over from processing the good Grade A meat that goes to your grocer for human consumption was being thrown away at a loss. Someone along the way figured out a way to make that "Meat by products " into something yo feed your animals. Hence a greater profit margin for everyone involved. It would really scare you to read all the things that some of the companies put in their animal feed.

[@mircat28]

Google it and ask your vet. Do your research

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

Donna Baardsen...... Have you looked into freeze dried raw food for pets(dogs and cats)? Look up the book..." Ultimate Pet Health Guide" by Gary Richter, DVM or Dr. Marty Goldstein, DVM and his book, "The Nature of Animal Healing" and "The Spirit of Animal Healing".( he treated Oprah's dog Sophie and Cesar Milan(The Dog Whisperer)asked his advice on dog food for his dogs!) Hope this information is useful! God Bless!

[@paulvalentine4157]

Shawn - you're looking more healthy than usual - which is usually pretty healthy! Thanks the great content.

[@douggibson9084]

Thanks 👍 Shawn, great greenhouse update. You might have to add LED lights to help grow your spinach, radishes and radicchio. I found in my greenhouse I didn't have enough light. When is the second greenhouse coming, 2023? Thanks.

[@douggibson9084]

Enjoy your struggles and embrace your success. Water off the ducks back the negative comments. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@deborahwhite2339]

There isn't alot of down time, it seems. Once everything is built and in place, it will be more maintaining.🙂👍👍👍👍👍

[@leeprism9564]

Wow, you’ve been super busy! Solar arrangement looks great. I’m surprised you didn’t use gloves with that acid, and a mask for the spray paint. My brother put something on the outside of his house, and died a year later of lymphoma. My oldest son was making a nativity scene one year, and going to spray something over it all, as it was about 6 ft high, and I asked him if he had a mask, and he said no, so I went to the hardware store, and read all the fine print, on a variety of masks, and only one of them gave protection against the stuff he was going to use, so I got him that one, and he’s still ok, thank God. I love looking at spring gardening catalogs. Have fun.

[@judithburke1539]

The acid he used was pickling vinegar, 7 percent ascetic acid instead of the first acid that he mentioned.

[@Bible.Thumper]

Sorry for your loss of your brother, even if it was a longtime ago.

[@almathees3839]

Always amazed w/ ur continued work on your living space! The plan & maintain of the green house & food supply is impressive! No running out to store for food; plus continued build on the cabin! God speed on ur build! Bundle up!❤️

[@keithk8698]

Cali is lucky to have you as an owner. She’s treated and loved well by you and your family plus people around the world loves her. I’m excited to see the greenhouse full of winter vegetables. That’s a nice size freezer by the way 👍🏼.

[@oreilly1237878]

Absolutely fascinating saga of how a man can be virtually totally self reliant and live happily with nature as God intended.God bless you and keep you in your fine work.Have a happy Christmas.

[@devonseamoor]

After watching this video, my first thought was "What CAN go wrong when you think so well ahead, and when practical solutions are ready for the taking, options galore ☺Thank you, Shawn, there's always something that I learn from what you explain. All for free 🤩

[@normabenavidez2138]

Greenhouse- Genius thing ever to have on your homestead. I'd so live in it, forget the glass house that was in my line of fire.

[@genefoust5569]

Thanks a great Sunday morning video November 28th👋

[@young-soonkim6730]

Good Sunday Shawn & Cali🐕! 👍🏞🏡

[@kalinystazvoruna8702]

Love your channel! When I lived in the Philadelphia area back in the 1990s, and it got cold, or snowy, I would put any extra food in a cooler out in back on my deck and filled it with snow to keep it cold until I needed it. Unfortunately, where I am now in NE TN, it doesn't get that cold during the day, up in the 40s (F) (5 C) or even in the low 50s (F) (11C) although we've had nights down in the 20s (F) (-4 C). No snow either, but then we haven't had any significant snow since about 2003, so I can't use the cooler method for storing food. Even an old freezer wouldn't work because of the wide range of temperatures.

[@angelabarsekian8885]

How’s the greenhouse going.. I watch each film again and again...love them all.. love all your talents and so happy you share it all with us,

[@1111111111202]

another idea to keep the green house warm during extreme cold and even melt snow and ice off the roof is to place a wood fire stove in the greenhouse. love your videos!

[@gmac9956]

I'm on the other side of Algonquin and i started with solar at 45° I found snow and production was low in winter. What I did on my second building is a permanent 60° fixed roof. It was all around a better fit for our location. Stays cleaner and get much better solar capture

[@ShawnJames1]

And we have enough sun in the summer that it probably still produces well enough I presume

[@LS-rw9yp]

Where you from G Mac. I’m on the other side of Algonquin as well in the Barry’s Bay Area...

[@gmac9956]

@@ShawnJames1 there are websites that show optimized angle as per your area. I have found 45-50 summer and 60-70 winter. For our areas.

[@gmac9956]

@@LS-rw9yp very close to you Maynooth area.

[@gmac9956]

Mine is set a permanent 60 and I find summer still has great production. I run 3 full nissan leaf battery packs repurposed for solar at 48v. I don't have enough solar (currently just shy of 3k) just yet.

[@CarlJones14]

Fill empty sections of freezer with 70% bottles/containers of water to reduce power consumption.

[@Bible.Thumper]

Or, fill zip lock bags with water which can be hammered and used to reduce power consumption, and for ice for drinks in the summer. Also, bone/vegetable soup can be cooked up, frozen and stored in bags to go on Callie’s food. Just say’n.

[@rc2639]

It is-always a joy to see your progress. You were better off with acetic acid than the muriatic acid that you mentioned. We used it when washing brick jobs and it makes the tools rust pretty quickly. The pickling vinegar was probably just enough to do the cleaning job well. You are a wealth of knowledge gained by experience. BTW, that is the biggest DC freezer that I ever saw!

[@johnpalmer5131]

Yes, like the chest freezer. Anyone know what brand it is?

[@melsinTN]

Interesting - I did not know that you should keep the freezer full for maximum benefit. I learn something every time I watch your videos! Thanks :)

[@skippern7059]

I just love this guy . He's such a inspiration for us to live out our dream whatever they are .

[@timstevens3361]

Hi Shawn I like the greenhouse idea. When i was a little kid, i remember some of my aunts had micro green houses.

[@hildamorrison2003]

Nice having a freezer - I have two plus the fridge freezer ... if it snows a lot - there's food to eat ... as the saying goes, warmth with protection, water, food, firewood ... You'll enjoy it very much!

[@TammieFulmer]

I had a friend tell me one time that he wanted to live like you and that he would have all the time in the world to do whatever he wanted and yet you prove that time is everything living like you do. I really enjoy watching and learning from you thanks !

[@ShawnJames1]

It’s funny, it’s extremely busy but almost everything I do, I want to do. It feels like freedom

[@petersimmel860]

Thank you so much Shawn. I am living my life and the life I’ve always wanted to live through you. Your videos are so important to people like me and I thank you so much for it.

[@bobobrien8968]

We feed our choc lab frozen. You can tell that there is no filler by her stools which are very minimal, dry, and turn white after a couple of days; much less odorous easy to pick up. She is seven and a half and a very healthy weight and full of energy.

[@johndebolt5853]

Hi Shawn. Great video as always. Thanks and be well.

[@irisviolet8815]

I would like to thank you for all the suviving informacion and determinacion lesons. God bless you James

[@brendalawhon6567]

put bags of snow in freezer to fill it up It works very well for freezer not to run so much I do in winter or if electric goes off it really works love all your shows from west Virginia

[@e.e.3583]

Did not get notifications on both of your channels over a year. Maybe because am overseas. Just watched where CALI PASSED OUT🐾 A friend gave the house to Nelson Mandela where he resided. His second wife and a daughter live there now as inherited. ❤️ A gift is always forever, and the one who obtains can do whatever with it. Many have a different opinion on that😃

[@NeyJ]

I LOVE the greenhouse videos

[@OldGoatintheWoods]

Very cool freezer! That will certainly make life much easier regarding LT food storage. Good idea painting the tank black - that really ought to help retain heat.

[@larrymaxwell5535]

Get yourself a battery operated leaf blower to blow all the loose snow off, well it wouldn't work with heavy snow but powder snow it would, but as for as the ice should cover them at night. I'm sure you don't want nor need my advice! Your doing an excellent job in everything you do, thanks so much for sharing!

[@majcorbin]

thanks shawn this was a perfect companion for my 0400(am) mug of coffee on Sunday 28 Nov

[@Terry-lu2dr]

Good to see a greenhouse update.

[@tammyfletcher7667]

Sometimes I don't know how you handle all there is to do and think about. I feel overwhelmed watching. But you seem so calm and in control of all your projects. I admire that in someone.

[@yvonnemcmahan9037]

I love all your videos. Seeing the progress of your work is so inspiring. I enjoy all of your explanations as you work. I also love your nature shots at the end of each video Thank you for inviting us into your life.

[@jamescostello6529]

Former Home Depot paint manager here. Wipe galvanized down with vinegar before painting. Cleans all the oils and such off and easier on you and the environment. You're doing great so far! Keep it up.

[@tommystewart9182]

Hope you're doing well everything you've done looks good sounds like you've got a lot of work ahead of you with your cabinet things I hope everything goes well for you be safe have a great day

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hi Shawn, I guess this first winter will be a voyage of discovery regarding how the greenhouse stands up to the conditions... You can rest assured I will be watching with interest. Take care. Paul,,

[@johningham4942]

The winter has definitely arrived Shawn, still lots to do in the building of your cabin and the nearly finished greenhouse, but things are moving on now.

[@alfredmisterka5880]

James it's coming along very nice before you know it you and your family will be in the cabin full time God bless you and your family Amen thanks for the video

[@earthangel8730]

I'd be very surprised if his family lives with him . Maybe his wife sometimes but his daughters are adults and live on their own as such.

[@dcranch4820]

Shawn, was wondering if wild rice would grow along your creek and wet area below your cabin. It is a great wildlife attractant and could also be harvested by you for food. In Wisconsin our Sportsman club planted wild rice in the Mississippi River back waters 30 years ago. Today the wild rise is flourishing. Love your videos and the values you are living by.

[@ShawnJames1]

I researched that at my old place and determined that it probably wouldn’t grow here. It’s also highly regulated by First Nations

[@marcopontoni9592]

You could fill out the dead space inside the fridge with water containers, to keep it running more efficient.

[@johno30197]

G'day!

[@otiliamariabezerrajaluljal5345]

Sou brasileira e adoro seus vídeos,assisto todos eles e admiro muito você e suas construções...amo seu cachorrinho,ele é muito lindo e inteligente além de ser seu fiel companheiro! Parabéns,desejo muitas felicidades pra você!

[@joebacarella2829]

The other couple I follow, of course their in Alaska, have their freezer outside in a shed, and just unplug it all winter long, works great for them. I don`t know if your greenhouse would be cold enough for that. It seems there`s always something to do, while you are trying to build your cabin, as if that isn`t enough to keep you busy, take care.

[@lindapetersen1800]

Good MORNING SHAWN & OUR CALI Yeppers Shawn that is how I take care of the house in Northern Illinois with solar panels ///have some at one for winter so snow will go off and some around the garden for summertime for the house it is working out great for me AC and furnace is working great with it and 2 freezers plus refrig. so go for it SHAWN It will work on out for you in the long run!!!

[@johno30197]

G'day!

[@jeanadamsick9854]

YOU HAVE GOTTEN SO MUCH DONE!!!!!! AND MORE TO COME!!!! Do take care. Fl., U.S.A.

[@susanbarbar1557]

Great idea with the freezer for food.

[@ivermec-tin666]

Yes, agricultural vinegar works very well for "pickling" a galvanized sheet. I would certainly advise using a primer coat, however.

[@benbacon7519]

Really enjoying both your channels. Not because I identify, but because you live a life that seems a million miles from mine. It isn’t, I’m a few hundred miles away in a New York suburb. All the best to you and Cali!

[@nickgadaleta6555]

I totally enjoy every project since day one ! ❤️

[@frederickmoller]

Not only are you are a busy man, but you are a smart man, Shawn, as most of us would agree! Thanks for the Greenhouse update.

[@upnorthandpersonal]

Morning Shawn!

[@phatputer]

Mentioned before, but really looking forward to the forest kitchen and what you adjust after what you learned from the last one, mainly whatever you do for an oven.

[@laurelharrison9304]

Mr Shawn your freezer is awesome happy hunting.

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

Great to see you paceing yourselfg. It will get done and You will not be as drained as working in spurts.

[@5959Mikee]

Looking good. Progress being made and looking good.

[@robames1293]

Just a couple of ideas--- wind generator for winter and a small wood stove in the greenhouse to boost temp when severe.

[@shadetreehomestead4276]

Thank you for the Green house update.

[@kilroygirl7347]

Never a dull moment.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Shawn .

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

Thanks for sharing. Very educational. Great progress Shawn!

[@michaelboom7704]

Thanks for this, you answered my thoughts on whats taking place in the greenhouse!

[@coldscooter]

I'd love to hear you talk about what kinds of permits you have to deal with while building on your property. As inner city permits can be a nightmare.

[@mkosta94]

Greenhouse is my favourite, i would probably stay there all winter 😂

[@glendajune9140]

Sean, being productive where ever you can, weather permitting. Stay safe, healthy,&warm.💯❤️👍🏾🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@Jaynes-Path]

I place water jugs or bottles in our freezer to keep it full and functioning at its best when we don't have need of the space. When I do need freezer space I remove the water. If we ever need water in a emergency, we have some in clean water jugs. I exchange the water every couple of months or when they go in & out. I keep a date tag on each one to remind me of when to do so.

[@J9_j3]

it also helps to add insulation to the freezer on all the sides. that 2 inches of blown-in dense foam they have in the walls is just not enough. it's fine for the winter times since it's probably a lot colder outside then in the freezer itself, but for the summer adding insulation if you want to stay efficient is a good idea. that's what they do on the small sail-boats that do cross-ocean sailing voyages and don't have a lot of electrical power to spare. they add 6-8 inches all around the freezer/fridge to save as much as they can of that battery power they got.

[@catherineshiddengarden2596]

I wondered what you feed Cali. We feed our dogs raw food as well. Had our first snow here in The Blue Water area. Which is right over the border of Sarnia Canada. I look forward to seeing how your figs do for you in the greenhouse all season. All of my figs (in pots) are stored in my garage. It was a great fig season here in Michigan. Have a great week. ☕️

[@angelaburrell-lewis2955]

Thanks for the update. Great planning as usual 👌

[@offgridwanabe]

Love the Dome greenhouse and one will be on my wish list for sure. I found as a good angle is 5degrees above your latitude is the angle which sheds snow and produces well year round as summer production really is no problem.

[@patriciamoody3137]

Did I hear you say goldfish? I must have missed an episode because that word perks my ears right up and surprised me! What do you feed them? Loved seeing greenhouse and freezer. The space is working well for storing your chinking moss, eh? You have a lot going on and we appreciate the time it takes to film your activities. Thank you!

[@SusieLovesJesus]

Thanks for the muriatic acid/pickling vinegar tip on the metal for keeping the black paint from pealing off Shawn. We're putting in a wood stove and going to wrap one piece of the black pipe with mineral wool and a piece of sheet metal for added heat protection near one section of the pipe expanse, so we'll be painting it black to match the rest of the black stove pipe... I really like your videos on both channels and appreciate you expertise on different self reliance subjects. May our LORD GOD bless you and yours with peace & abundance brother 🙏🏼😊

[@Tacho-o2g]

Good morning Shawn.

[@davidhayes2275]

Very good info and Interesting I like the solar part keep up the good work!🐈🐕😍

[@marygordon3032]

Thanks Shawn that’s a great idea for the freezer! 👏👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯💯

[@lindarowe4076]

I like the setup of your greenhouse

[@patrickcusack9227]

Love the content and eventually hope to live a more self sufficient lifestyle like you do James... However, I don't think I'll be running electricity to a freezer during the winter. I'm sure you probably do it already but It's been simpler for me to just keep everything in a lock box outside where the temperature will freeze it naturally. Gotta use some of the natural perks of living in Canada when ya can. Looking forward for more.

[@JP-bv7bf]

It is amazing you are able to have a huge freezer off grid. Love your set up

[@death2putin718]

In my area of Japan the community vegetable gardens are seasonally planted all year round. Hardly ever snows or below 0.

[@dansullivan1983]

Just wanted to let you know that I’m helping you with the algorithm. When I leave the house I let your videos run for my dog Attila ☺️👍🏻

[@whiteturtleadventuresandphoto]

Missed hearing about the greenhouse. Glad Cali has lots of food!

[@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619]

I wouldn't mind just watching you throw it for Cali ! 🐕

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

Not too many people keep thermal mass in mind. When my freezer gets low on product, I always put in some bottles of water. I've seen greenhouses designed using cans of water painted black to take on heat, keeping warmth a little longer.

[@dandaniels4558]

I guess I haven't heard you say before that you had that freezer because I've wondered all along with this new cabin and property build if you had already built an underground place to store your meat. Great idea with the freezer. Smart man you have something for everything you need and Looks like Cali eats very well with her side of the freezer 😉 Be safe out there your definitely alot safer out there in the back country than we are in the middle of uncivilization the way things are today. Keep up the great work love watching you buddy. GOD BLESS YOU AND CALI !! 🙏🙏

[@tradermunky1998]

Nice freezer!

[@caboitommy8930]

Great info on that galv. Prep for paint

[@derekmclardy1462]

Suggestions. Try cover the solo panels late in the day or when it is snowing it may be easier to remove the snow after

[@glorialange6446]

Nice video I enjoy seeing the steps that resolve challenges and diy solutions that do make it somewhat easier in less than optimal conditions. You do lovely work and I continue to watch and learn.

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

Shawn I know it is more work but make a mini-shack to store batteries away from the house in case of a fire. No fire department out there. Stay safe and warm!

[@newfieingenuity]

Try using some Rain-X windshield wash to clean the panels. The hydrophobic coating will cause the rain to bead up and not stick and freeze on so much. It takes a few uses to build up the coating.