Hard Work Pays Off For Our Cabin Homestead!| We Really Needed This Yard Fencing Transformation!

Hard Work Pays Off for our Cabin Homestead! In todays video, we tackled a project that weve been really needing - a Yard Fencing Transformation. It was a heat index of 110 with 85 humidity - we felt like quitting multiple times, but we took many water breaks and pushed on through to finish just in the nic of time. Thanks for Watching!
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[@aquiltingmama]

Oh my, poor Gary! He works so very hard, such a good man. You folks are awesome, please take care you don't overdo and get injured or ill.

[@rhondabrown4941]

Gary, I felt for you. That was hard work! What a sacrifice you made to get this done.

[@53221carvel]

Gary I feel for you. I had to do an acre of fence and I was 64. It took me nearly a week to recover. Set a pace. You will feel it in later years.

[@deborahpinkey1264]

Surprised to hear Gary say "Close enough for government work," given his OCD! 🤣🤣🤣 Gary, for someone who was not really in the construction business before, I really admire your building skills, despite your tendency to overdo it from time to time. . . . When working in this heat, make sure to take frequent breaks to give your bodies a rest and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated! . . . I am happy for you guys, especially you Gary, that you got all of that fence work done. Come late Fall (or mid-winter or early next Spring), maybe you can kick the dogs out (I know! they will NOT stay fenced in!), replant some grass and it'll take this time around and you will have yourselves a nice little back lawn.

[@heidipustelniak652]

That was a lot of work for one day! Good to have a place to keep the dogs safe.

[@martiwomble5186]

I'm so happy you're fencing a place for your furbabies. Be sure to take lots of breaks in that heat.

[@patrickhigdon7050]

next time you dive posts measure down the 51" and spray paint a line across the posts. then you just drive without needing to measure each one.

[@medic472]

Even better

[@stephaniedeegan853]

Just figured a tip you can use …spray paint where you want finish depth to be on all your post so you don’t have to measure each time❤

[@ArthurValencia9438]

Also a black marker works good. Just a thought.

[@barbscarrow7300]

Gary, you're the Man !! Awesome job, the yard is looking great❤️🇨🇦

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

I was truly sorry for Gary with this one. He is a saint! Very nice video, you guys rest now! Looking forward to the next video.

[@CCRider5312]

Gary I’d suggest wearing ear plugs as you drive those posts. I drove so many of those things and never used hearing protection and I’m probably at least 20 years older than you.... And now I suffer from some hearing loss because the things I done and didn’t wear hearing protection. Such as T Post driving, chainsaw, weed eater, lawnmower, shooting guns, power equipment ect. So get you some muffs or ear plugs to save your hearing in your latter years... You’ll definitely thank yourself for doing so. 😊

[@wandawilliams6978]

The fence looks really good. That's a job well done!

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

You two did an awesome job, especially in that heat, hydrate and be careful

[@scottw.3258]

Gary is an absolute beast with that podger. Great work getting that fence up. Stay safe and be blessed guys.

[@lauraquigley6403]

Great job guy’s! Please be sure to be safe & Hydrate! The homestead has come ALIVE! Beautiful work guy’s!❤🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@stephenkennedy7931]

Good going guys looks great and a very very hot job, I feel for you as a general contractor carpenter I know the torture of working in the heat I feel for you GOD BLESS

[@Nancy-ko6bn]

Since you r new to the area, you may not know about mosquitoes. They reproduce in standing water. I noticed your 1/2 barrel had water collected in it, and I know you leave water out for the dogs and cats. Just be sure you keep an eye on it. You may want to eliminate as much standing water as you can. Keep on keepen on. Worry about you both I working so hard in the heat. I know you want to push yourselves to get things done. But don’t push too hard. Heat stroke is real.

[@debrezo58]

You two do good work!💖 Fence looks great! 👍🏻💖💪🏻

[@chandrasutton4669]

Y'all both look great in blue!!! Glad you are putting up fencing. Bravo 👏 👏 👏 😊🎉❤

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Pole slamming is very hard work. The dang slammer weighs alot. Great job looks great. ❤❤

[@rhondahuller4468]

Awesome job y’all!! Now your dogs can be safe & free so y’all don’t have to worry about them.

[@corabankston2244]

Your working so hard for each tier. We had six acres on prarie land. Had a double wide and put up 42 cattle panels around the yard for fences. Our landlord wouldn't spend any money. We had prairie dogs across pasture and they would eat everything. So fence went up and came down when we moved. Still have the 42 panels and post. Cut 1 in half and made 2 gates. Took screen wire and cut in half. Zip tied to bottom of fence,bureid 3 1/2 inches under ground. No getting under. Worth the work for grass and garden. Blessings

[@anniejones5806]

Seem like it would have been easy to built a fence in woods you would have been in the shade.

[@wandacox9540]

You all are doing such a great job on all those summer projects and really great that it gives time with the children. It’s really lovely that they will have such great memories to share as they get older. Keep up the good work!

[@melindaivey4772]

You guys are so hard working 💪. Blessings to you and your family in all that you do.

[@dchunt1775]

if you run a string barb wire down at grown level, it will deter dogs and other critters from digging under the fence.

[@kathyanderson1509]

GARY you kicked butt ! You deserve a nice meal and cold refreshing drink . Mel your an awesome helper 😊

[@pamb5977]

Good job. Look forward to seeing the gates

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

That’s 6:08 pm I forgot to add that it was evening and not a.m. congrats Gary on your hard work

[@dorothyallen3614]

Gary your a beast of a fence builder 😂❤.

[@debramurphy4295]

Glad you got the fence now for the gates and dogs are secure we you need them to be.

[@stevecarper4149]

The dogs will love the poop garden lol

[@carlapierle8623]

Wow, I think I got heat stroke just watching you, Gary. What a great accomplishment in one day!! Please be careful, though.

[@joanlenhard82]

Everything looks great in your back yard. We cant change the weather you do what we do, move on. Amazing Work Gary and you both are very hard workers never stopping. Dogs will now be a whole lot safer.

[@seskalarafey9285]

Also if you have some old bed sheets, you could now trow them over the fence and get some little shade.. i know it's not a big deal. But hey, see it like some sort of Wind shield or sun sail stuff from the beach. With an Pole like in the chicken area you could made an Big Sun Sail in the corner to compensate the lost of Shade from the tree

[@shsharrell9267]

Gary, please be careful in this crazy heat. Heat stroke is real and sometimes sets people back for years. You need to be around for your family! This heat is extremely bad this year, as you know. You work too hard sometimes. The fence will be good for the dogs and it's looking good too.

[@sylviakay-jones3674]

mel and gary i truely hope u have a well deserved rest at the weekend cos u deserve it u guys all work so hard ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@flybywire5866]

For burying pipes in the garden i made a T-shaped template. The horizontal arms must touch the ground, and the trench must be so deep the vertikal part just doesnt touch ground. That way i can be sure all pipes are at the minimum depth the template sets. (These pipes are blown dry before it freezes)

[@ladawngarland2488]

Great job. Lol just a tip from a fellow southener, try to save the outdoor building projects for fall and spring. Heatstroke is no joke. Everything is looking great

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

Thanks for the tips! That's when we work on the cabin though 🤪 trying to knock out all these lil ones so when summer is over and we're back to the cabin it won't be so bad. 💚🤗🙏

[@ladawngarland2488]

@@SimpleLifeReclaimed got it totally understood, not a rebuke. Just be very careful of yall's health. This heat is a killer. Loving all the content

[@B2GOG]

Oh my! That's like 40 or so fence posts pounded! Gary is probably going to sleep like a baby, have a few blisters, and be a wee bit sore tomorrow! Mel is the master at clipping the fence to the posts for sure! What a workout! It looks great and will be perfect once the gates are in! Very nice job! 🎉 Sooo glad you were able to go back on old vids to find your pipe placememt! 😜🤣💦😱

[@budmademewiserrr]

❤❤❤❤❤ We wet towels and refrigerated multiple ones the night before. Dealt with 110° temps like champs! Ben Gay was a great friend too. Looking really nice ❤❤❤❤❤ Love from Orange 🍊 Cove California 🍊

[@jacquescavaille]

Bonjour Mélanie . Je trouve que Gary ne boit pas beaucoup , alors qu'il fait chaud et qu'il se dépense beaucoup. Sinon quel travail de forçat !!!! Bravo . Je vous suis depuis votre arrivée sur le site de votre nouvelle maison , et chaque étape du projet est super géniale . Amitiés de PARIS ; 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

Mel you sure got a winner when you got Gary he is really a great guy and he’s a hard worker and I am sure he thinks the same thing about you ya’ll are a sweet couple and I really enjoy watching your videos and when I hear Gary laugh it tickles me he is a sweetie

[@bowvalen4643]

Very impressive Gary! 😮 Friend it's time for a fishing trip vacation. You've earned it!!!!!

[@josephbrown-ut9ty]

JudithB Lot of work in this kind of heat!!! I could deal with the dry heat in Arizona pretty well after 6 yrs, but the humidity here in Arkansas just knocks you down. Be super careful! I just got over a bout of food poisoning in the bad heat and no fun at all. Now its cooler and drier for a few days, lot of catchup mowing to do, more sticks to pick up from the storms and a bucket full of tomatoes and peppers to make salsa!!

[@barryedwards1336]

Hey you two, it was only the other day I was complementing Dave, Mike, and Levi on a hard days work and to enjoy their well earned supper, as they were starveing, well it seems the same needs to be said to you, that's a lot of work completed except for the gates, but I'm sure they won't be far behind, and enjoy the framily birthday gathering this weekend, you have earned it.

[@glendabendel421]

Wow impressive in that heat😊

[@AngelB77]

The fence looks great got to take care of those fur babies. Make sure to drink plenty of water in that heat there is no way I could take it.

[@kindness5130]

Fantastic push for all the labor and in this crazy heat!

[@54maggiemoo]

I about died of heat just going to the hospital to get a test done and then doing errands. I don't know how y'all did this today. I felt so sorry for Gary. He looked exhausted. I hope both of you are showered and in bed now. Hard workers for sure.

[@georgecoffman377]

I’ve put posts in just like your putting in. Get your post in at the height you want the put your post driver back on and measure the height at the top of driver then you can drive them all in. Or a lazy way I did is take a string and tie a big washer to the end and a clip on the other end when you have your driver to the proper height and you won’t need to measure each post because the washer will touch ground. After 100s of T post you find creative ways to do it with less steps .

[@ireneromero5326]

Keep safe and hydrated out there . Fence came out great 👍 👌

[@joclark3702]

You should probably get some Gatorade for the hot days. Water is great, but you sweat out a lot of minerals, too.

[@adeladahdah4418]

Gary, you are such a hard worker and very smart and talented!

[@kennyg8240]

Gary, when you put in the posting measure to the top of the hammer, it says keep removing it then doing it again good luck

[@freepress8451]

Aw watching old videos I picked up that a tad amount of over-thinking happens and the havoc the dogs cause, thankfully YT saved the day,

[@reneebunch6007]

That looked awesome. Way to go. 👍🏻👍🏻♥️

[@lorettataylor9902]

Gary, I could feel your pain 😢hope you rested good 👍

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

When setting t posts set them down to top of bottom flare triangle= consistent height on all posts

[@emilyneal7888]

Oh man! It’s stupid HOT! Kudos for pressing on. I couldn’t have done it.

[@louieevelyn9719]

You two are the hardest working couple on you tube all them block yaw layed we neen watching you guys since yaw left arizona ,we built our own home nothing like yaw buildi g we needed roof over us an 3kids,you guys ate slamming!!!

[@leonmiller7711]

It's one extra step but saves time In the long run if you take a sharpie or paint stick and measure down from the top of the post to where you want it in the ground and then just drive the stakes to that mark.. especially with the lovely bride watching she can give you the whoa. Ho.. stop lolololol

[@bradpogue3448]

Great job Gary you nocked out of the ballpark again. And I’m sure the dogs will appreciate it.

[@robertsnyder2964]

You can take 2 welding rods break off coating on ends and bend about 4 inches for handles hold loosely in hands pointing forward they'll cross when you cross any kinda line water electric ect.

[@carolynmesser7199]

Great idea Gary ,please be careful out in that heat . 🙏💕

[@karenbrest187]

The fence looks so nice 👍 That's alot of T posts you pounded in Gary ☺️

[@sharonc.cooper9367]

Hard workers for sure. It looks really good.

[@mariusroos]

Nice town full of trees and spacious like small holdings. Very nice trip and I am gad this town is still surviing. On the Vaal river and properties well kept. Thank for this trip. Very interesting. Thanks for this one. Till the next one my seat booked.

[@redcauthen771]

Just in case they make a bracket for the T post as a brace check Tractor Supply or your fence supplier😊

[@wayneschnare4019]

A post hole ( powered Unit ) should be in your future !!! Hard workin man !!

[@JustShawnie]

It’s really coming along and looking good.

[@seskalarafey9285]

Looking good!

[@yo4967]

Well done! You guys crushed it!

[@deestanley9836]

You all amaze me at what you get done in a day! I’m not that young or that spry, any more! It makes me tired just to walk to the car and back. Maybe that’s why I love watching you and the framily!! You all put in a lot of days at working the homestead then you have time to go celebrate and have fun!!🎉😊

[@monalingan9523]

Poor Gary, you work so hard.

[@gardnerwilson57]

Every things looking just fine guys. least it's not AS hot there. Had 117.8* again here at my place today but it did rain about 5 mins. and took the heat down to a livable 97* so keep on keeping on. Me southern AZ.

[@creinicke1000]

Loved your smile at 24:33 time stamp. balls won't roll down the hill.

[@danielh248]

You should get liquid IV it is a game charger. I used a few times while on vacation in Florida.

[@fredabellefleur5418]

everybody is forgething MEL...not me I once was like her.now at 78,,I still feel the pain and more of the pass. Gary you are a fantastic worker and better with your wife plus she does all the editing and take care of kids and more that we do not see. Both are not lazy and IFEEL FOR YOU BOTH. SO TAKE CARE AND STAY SAFE.I TO ALL THE KIDDOS.

[@carolyncarlson3825]

Man, y'all get it done. Great job.....hugs

[@betsyb.1619]

That's a great day. Exhausting just watching. Cya

[@gaylerichards7409]

Good work out there in that heat today! The fencing is looking great!

[@ruthstempert9526]

Nice work y’all! Be careful in this heat

[@corabankston2244]

If Mel can before you pound stakes. Measure how much to leave out of ground with painter tape and each one you know how much to leave out. That's what we did so we didn't measure each one each time .

[@brahanaliveintarrantcounty9870]

I be waiting on “later later” I have started to use it. 👍🏼

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Looks great hope it will hold up the gates. Stay safe in the heat.

[@janwalls6397]

#good job… as much as I enjoyed todays work day I was a little worried Gary would get overheated.. #Living Tradition Homestead has a motorized gadget that puts those stakes in the ground..

[@debbietrebilcoe9441]

Well done you work so hard and active so much

[@anibor99]

9:22 you can call 811 and someone will be sent out to scan for utilities for you before you dig. I think it’s called 811 before you dig.

[@leann4925]

I'm tired just from watching but what a great job done on putting up the fence. Now it is rest time. Thanks!!!

[@elainebuchka6533]

GARY THAT WAS A LOT FOR EXTREME HEAT & I'M SURE HUMIDITY!! I think the Fence looks Awesome! PLEASE HYDRATE MORE OFTEN. I realize You can Shut camera off & etc. But, I could hear Your Breathing.. You Got to Be Able to BE AROUND for Your Old Age, if You OverDo Now that can BE sooner than Later. TAKE CARE & GOD BLESS!!

[@gracelomas9548]

Good job Gary you to mell that heat but you did it

[@shirlymullis1699]

Might need a retaining wall on that side of the cement you had to scrape.

[@mariezafonte6473]

Wow Gary, you are amazing! You both deserve a relaxing weekend. Hope the weather is good. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

[@Swtspirit]

Y’all do such great work Take breaks in that heat

[@DavidGlunt]

New chore for the kids. Keep a shovel in the yard and they can clean up dog poop. LOL

[@emanuelquinones2534]

GARY DON'T KNOW WHEN YOU PLAN ON BUILDING YOUR GARAGE BUT ONE MISTAKE YOU JUST COMMITED FENCE NEEDS TO BE AT LEAST THREE FEET FROM ANY STRUCTUTES YOU NEED THAT SPACE BETWEEN EACH TO WORK AROUND IT ALL

[@Jean-sh3xu]

Looking marvelous 😊❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@moragdiram2303]

Will the area you are fencing not be in full sun are you planning to put shade up. Gary you have done an amazing job in the heat.

[@dewbottle]

lol a dog we had a few years ago (the picture ) She used to jump a 6 foot fence 🤣. Hope yours dont jump xx

[@tonyahenry5158]

You both did a great job take care

[@davidgill4290]

Hey man, next time take a sharpie and mark 51” on your t-post and pound them down to your mark. Y’all are doing great love your channel!