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[@solveigsstudio7858]

Not sure how to track this, but I'm curious about how many of us have watched this from the beginning, as I have. Bet there's a whole big bunch of us who have "Yay!"-ed and followed every new clip. You guys have done such an awesome job from start to now. Your coverage, filming, editing are just a treat. Watching your kids grow, the dogs romp, the projects all come together have been uplifting highlights in our lives. Thank you both! Now rootin' for rain for y'all!

[@beverlyt.5526]

I've watched since the beginning.

[@orbitz_outtahere4844]

I have followed from the beginning. What an amazing journey. Best of everything to you all.

[@joyecannell6858]

I have watched from the beginning. I can't wait for the Friday upload each week. My husband thinks I am crazy watching each episode.

[@scotthurley4967]

I also been here from the beginning!!

[@michelepolland4454]

I couldn’t have said it better myself! Exactly the feelings I had, Solveig Nordwall!!! I too have watched from the beginning and have enjoyed every video! Gotta say I had a tear or two at the end of this video watching how far this wonderful couple have come!! 😊❤❤❤

[@TimeBucks]

The house is incredible

[@sukamalpatra7076]

So nice

[@anthonycarbajal744]

Well yeah, most 600k houses are

[@captainms3719]

Hi

[@dezafinado]

@@anthonycarbajal744 With inflation, it's $1 million now.

[@cynthiasmith3985]

I have watched y’all from the very start and will tell y’all this much…Y’ALL ARE ABOUT SOME OF THE MOST AWESOME PEOPLE I HAVE ENJOYED WATCHING!! Your travel, your ingenuity, your determination, your BEAUTIFUL AND HANDSOME TINY HUMANS you have brought into this life and enjoying being able to watch them growing is priceless!!! THANK Y’ALL SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR LIFE AND THE JOURNEYS YOU TAKE!! I’m celebrating my 68th birthday today and couldn’t be happier than to start my day watching your journey and you continue to do life!! I have 2 grown girls with children of their own and thoroughly enjoy them at every opportunity. I’ve been a widow since 2001 and life definitely has thrown me curves along the way!! TREASURE each other, your children, your home, and all of the blessings that GOD sends your way. We will only pass through this life one time so make sure you take it all in, love each other throughout the whole journey, and don’t forget to thank GOD for every single second of every single day and let HIM guide you as you continue on your way!!

[@sharonscates1859]

Amen 🙏 to that, wishing you all peace and joy 🕊🕯

[@bellaangus1213]

Beautifully said 💕 I lost my husband unexpectedly and trying to navigate this new world. I turn 60 last month. Happy belated birthday 🥳

[@JTWhitehead]

Love you guys - thank you!! I am a Generac Clean Energy Dealer - you have the solar panels add a Generac Inverter and up to 2 - battery cabinets - each cabinet with 6 batteries will give you 17kWH of solar storage - if necessary you can add a Generac 9kW DC generator that can charge your batteries when the batteries drop to 25%. You are great at doing your homework - thank you for keeping us updated!! Jim

[@bbwbigbeautifulwild2483]

Omg! I been going into Life Uncontained withdrawals!!!! Don't leave us hanging y'all. 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolfaircloth4554]

Maybe you should add two more water tanks since you've run out a couple of times and had to buy water in the long run wouldn't that be cheaper

[@mikecornwall9181]

I was hoping they weren't finished with their channel.

[@bbwbigbeautifulwild2483]

@@mikecornwall9181 ikr. I just can't stand the thought of no more of their shows.. Hoping they build a storm shelter next!!!! 😁🤔🧐

[@whispernthedark4]

It's time you hand drill your own well ..it's fairly simple..all my brother did theirs and mine ..was only 22 foot of pipe went down before I hit water...brother used a sled hammer on his but he used chain link fence pipe hammer on mine...then we bought a hand pump to go on top just prime it by pouring a bucket of water down the top and start pumping till you bring the water up..it will take 5 or 6 buckets to clear the water ....you put a shut off value underneath the hand pump...to keep it primed..you will have the best water....and you won't have to hall in water anymore..you could even buy an electric pump for it if you don't want the old timey hand pump...... You guys are awesome....thanks for sharing your life and homesteading with us all..I love it💞

[@Siankhaslam]

Same, you know you're addicted to a show when you get withdrawals

[@drevic9699]

We were literally just talking this morning about how we hadn't seen our Life Uncontained in 2 weeks!! So happy to finally get THAT notification!! 🥰

[@jmar665]

Me too, I just thought that and even looked to see if I had missed an episode. I could not stand those snakes and I would kill them on sight. As a little girl, I remember snakes in our window wells at home and how frightened 5 little kids became when we found one. Dad always came with a shovel and that was it, the end. Stay safe and kiss those beautiful children. God bless.

[@nicolesanchez4954]

I was having withdrawals! Got a little concerned for them.

[@straubdavid9]

@@jmar665 Those snakes are nonpoisonous, so why would you kill them? They are very beneficial as well. Some even eat the vipers/poisonous ones. It's very dry there, so snakes are attracted to the pond .

[@mowilson5588]

@@straubdavid9 I agree David. You could tell by the jawline…I live in Az and have seen many a king snake and appreciate the fact that they eat rattlers! (not saying that’s what we’re looking at, but giving example.) 😉🐍

[@eliezerfreund3366]

@@nicolesanchez4954 agreed, besides for the fact that I missed the weekly update, in the back of my mind I was whispering to myself, at least let us know you guys are OK and everyone is well. God bless!

[@ReasonQuest]

You guys fill me (and countless others) with so much joy! Your family is awesome.

[@anchalbothra7833]

So proud of you guys! We would love a home tour soon♡

[@robertmoore6700]

It seems like a long, long, long time since I first watched you guys build the foundation for your home. Wow! What an achievement. A truly great job. Spencer's skills and learning ability along with Kenzie's editing has made these episodes so entertaining. Please don't cut us out now that the house is done. I'm 81 now and you guys are like family. Love from Auburn Alabama. Bob

[@patmaier6917]

Agree. They have done great! Will really miss all the way they ace everything.

[@wanderinwhilewecan]

You seriously need to write a book! The house is incredible and you guys deserve so much credit for everything you've gone through to fulfill your dream as well as bring us along for the ride. Thank you so much for sharing this journey and looking forward to the next project :)

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

What would they write a book about?

[@shaunadumelle1624]

Write the book!!!

[@wanderinwhilewecan]

@@GlorifiedGremlin Go to 8:25 of the video :)

[@dongivens9830]

And with Kenzies cartoon characterizations it would be a BIG seller...

[@RoyBramlowe]

yeah that book would do well for sure

[@risanch]

Wow!! It's been a journey for you. I've enjoyed watching you build your home from vacant log, picking out the containers, etc to now. Amazing how much Spencer has done and how good it looks. You both should be very proud of what you've accomplished.

[@klcpca]

Your little pond noodle is a Broad-banded Watersnake (Nerodia fasciata confluens) Non-venomous and totally harmless! 🙂 Your home is so beautiful.... you guys have done such a wonderful job... ❤

[@Wild_Bill57]

Have you considered putting in a well. Even if the flow rate was slow it would augment you capacity and a windmill pump wouldn’t put a strain on your solar. You’d be harvesting wind power to provide water.

[@teevis3620]

I thought the same thing. It could double as a well pump and drive an auxiliary electric generator where the power flow could be dedicated and adjusted to flow to 1,2,3 or more household applications and/or with the peak flow to take care of the AC running at anytime during a 24hour period. Doing a great job guys.. ...yikes, mutant snakes.

[@stephaniestivender3916]

We live off grid and have a solar pump for our well. It has its own panels and batteries. We fill a 850 gallon tank every morning and let it gravity feed during the day and night but could use the batteries.

[@nkb1]

Adding a wind turbine would solve their night time power problems. If they eventually decide to add a well, the wind turbine will already be in place.

[@cindyslates3068]

I agree.

[@bohain424]

A well is needed. The amount of fuel it takes to deliver water is crazy. They are right about a small turbine to pump water from a well to your tanks. It would coexist with rain water capture. just set one tank to be well pumped back up. Plus the ease of mind is spectacular.

[@donnale3881]

You absolutely should write a book, I would definitely buy it, and so would a lot of people. The experience and lessons you’ve learned is priceless with living off grid, building off grid, having and raising little ones off grid, creating off grid power and water reserves, etc. It could be great story of your journey or a how to survive book, or a combination of both..

[@jamesbondjr4902]

I'll never do that 💯😎👌💪❤

[@jp3sjs]

yours is probably my favorite channel in all of youtube land. i've been in constant awe of how you both worked so hard to get your dream home built and i'm sure i'm not alone in giving you all the love & kudos for an excellent result!!! i can just imagine how many others have been inspired by what they've seen you do. i'm excited to see what comes next!

[@robertgreen254]

Hello 👋 Dear hope you’re having a great day today?

[@abubakaradan7583]

I love how she supports her husband and making him happy it rare these days perfect family

[@hempressjessi3774]

I was literally here in withdrawal! Like we need these happiness fixes in our lives, please NEVER stay away so long again! Watching you guys turns my day around in less than 20 minutes every single time ❤

[@malmofanatico]

Same here

[@beverlyt.5526]

Right! I checked twice a day for a New Video from Them 💕!

[@keithdavis1647]

A couple of suggestion for the problems you are having. 1). Build a storm shelter and put your batteries down there. After all you live in Texas you might need one and the cool constant temperature below ground will be the same in Summer and winter. Great for the batteries. 2) Add Wind power you might not get much power on those hot stagnant nights but during the nights were you might have some wind you can get a little power boost during the night. 3) Water? Can you have a well? What about taking water from the pond in front of the house? At least during emergency situations? Good luck to you!

[@therabidmole4104]

underground batteries should prevent the need to upgrade, right?

[@maurowrf]

Hello, do you need some permits to have a well?

[@soltiniJpepper1990]

Or live in the city 🧐

[@keithdavis1647]

@@soltiniJpepper1990 Pretty sure that defeats the desire to live off grid which is a basic premise of this KZbin channel? 🤔

[@soltiniJpepper1990]

@@keithdavis1647 it was a joke haha i should of made it sound more sarcastic

[@carolwaite4343]

So can relate to this 100 degree heat summer in So Calif up in high desert. Our grass is dying & I've lost almost all my container plants even with watering every other day. We do our errands after the sun sets. Tired of being stuck indoors, but I'm an old lady now..lol. We need rain desperately too. Lake Mead has dried up as well as Lake Powell. Now the Colorado river is drying up, Nevada, California, Arizona & Colorado depend on these systems for water, so water restrictions are coming, can't wait as we are a family of 7. I have enjoyed watching your videos, seeing your progress & the children grow. You've made a beautiful home & should be proud, mistakes & all. ❤ God Bless

[@amytaylor4407]

Hello there 👋👋,how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a good day?God bless you!!❤️

[@sheneathaturner5017]

I love what you guys have done to your home! it is beautiful. Sad that it is finally done! Please do a complete time lapse video from start to finish.

[@grammysue7355]

I sure miss y’all. The babies are getting so big. Can’t wait to see the next phase of your build when y’all start the barn. Gods Blessings✝️💜✝️

[@daves_not_here_mannn]

@american jo dont click the link, it's a scam

[@perdezh]

God is dead

[@abilahnamanjalanga9854]

@@daves_not_here_mannn ni no hi up O no

[@daves_not_here_mannn]

@@abilahnamanjalanga9854 get the hell out of here lol

[@MissyKrystal]

I dont know what part of Texas you live at, but a new report says a strip of land about 300 miles wide from the eastern part of Texas to Chicago Illinois will become a unlivable strip with temperature extremes exceeding 130 degrees. The snake is a copperhead. Poisonous.

[@ftmahoney]

Glad you are ok and back. The house looks wonderful. “We’re sure as hell not changing it” cracked me up.

[@bellaangus1213]

Did you ever think this day would come? Absolutely inspiring and beautiful.

[@davidbishop4015]

Great job with the skirting. A finishing touch that adds so much character to your house. Stay safe.

[@linato1855]

That skirting just perfectly finishes the look and the climbing plants look awesome! That “wait!” was too sweet❣️

[@mahlatsemotlanthi5094]

You can say that again @lina To

[@bennym1956]

Beautiful but not effective in keeping heat out in summer nor any help in winter. How many houses do you see with open foundation ?

[@linato1855]

@@bennym1956, do you mean container homes? Because writing “houses” makes it a pretty general question.

[@leisasmith4983]

WOW!! This almost made me cry. I have been here since you two were digging the footings. Just look how beautiful your home is now. One of my most memorable videos was the one where you had finished the first porch and you sat the rockers out there. I had made a comment that you would most likely grow old together rocking on that porch. So happy for your beautiful family. You both are some determined, hard working people. How brilliant of you to document this on KZbin. You deserve every dime you have made from this series. Kenzie, you've put a lot of hours into formatting editing. I must say, your skills are top notch. Thanks to both of you for the great entertainment over the years!!

[@alexanderbrown2717]

♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; ♥️Jesus Christ loves you.

[@catalinaramos989]

Both of you have done a great job.Not just building your house but,as husband,father;also she have being a great supportive wife and a sweet,caring,fun loving mom. God bless you guys!

[@eugenetinsley8779]

I have started from the beginning and still watch every show"!!!

[@allaboutwoods8649]

I was making brunch when my husband text “ guess who has a new video up!” We’re both so glad y’all are are ok! No need to justify 😊 and yes, your babies are gorgeous! 💕

[@biblestudy2cor4]

glad to see yall are finally fencing up the crawl space and will keep snakes out. one extra tip in case you all have not done already is to take some extra of the screen material used for the skirting and secure the screen material over top of the vent stacks on the roof for the plumbing. Reason is snakes can and will crawl into the vent stacks and get into your plumbing and come up through bathtub, etc. I don't recall off the top of my head where you all had the stacks but I am guessing you probably have 2-3 up there. keep it up, y'all are doing a great job. and yes write a book about how solar/electric conversion is not for everyone, it would be impossible for 350MM of us in the US to make this conversion. too expensive, too much space needed, too much maintenance and batteries are already scarce. You all are doing an honorable job, but more importantly showing just how difficult it really is to complete. blessings to all of you.

[@susanniman5507]

Travis Martin….and I heard of them coming up past the trap in toilets occasional 😵‍💫

[@WalkwithHistory]

@@susanniman5507 what do they do for the toilet? Septic system?

[@dtraveler3080]

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[@alanesterline2310]

Makes me think about any vents on the water tanks. I would make sure that a snake can't get into them as well.

[@TheBusWives]

@@WalkwithHistory yes they have a septic tank

[@leegodfrey3490]

Wow what a beautiful piece of art you guys have built. From just a couple of containers to an amazing home and a beautiful family. You are rock stars

[@sari-eljarrah]

Hey yall ! Your love has built this house and nothing else. God bless you and your children.

[@user-kq6pb7yb7d]

I absolutely love you all. I watched for 3 years you both do a great job!!

[@jimmisde]

I've been watching your videos since day one and I'm so glad we made progress with our lives together, through many milestones! When I first saw you, I was just a postgraduate student and you lived in a trailer...now your beautiful house is officially done, you have two wonderful kids and I'm in my PhD's last year! It's like we grew up together...I wish you a wonderful life!

[@regishahazell4958]

Continue to excel! And congratulations! 🥳

[@ginawhite1451]

That’s really cool. I’ve never thought of it that way. Congratulations.

[@mlm7598]

Truly fantastic job on both of your life situations. Congratulations as well on your PHD! Two of my granddaughters have also achieved major education milestones. You will never regret it nor will you ever have it depreciated ........... The mind has amazing capabilities. Again, congratulations!

[@kirstylouisebetts]

Warms my heart every time Bo comes over to help Spenser, he’s so good and such a wonderful human. If I’d have done that when I was a kid I would have got yelled at for getting in the way. KZbin shows me so much about life ... Thank you

[@peterpiper487]

That's a GOOD IDEA! Write a book on the problems you've had and suggest the different ways you would set things up now that you know what not to do. I'm sure new homesteaders would buy it. Newcomers to homesteading would benefit greatly from your advice.

[@andysmith1962]

Congratulations on finishing the house, I've been with you the entire journey so far, the house is amazing, you two are amazing!

[@raymondrussell500]

Not at all, parents always think they have the cutest kids in the entire world. And they do!! Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@elsierodriguez1666]

Wow .. I been watching you both from the beginning and to see how your home looks , it's amazing . I remember when you bought the containers and then you got the 3rd one , adding the windows and then the floors , the walls , justing looking how everything came together , it looks so beautiful ❤️ . I just hope it's not the end of me watching your videos , knowing that the house is complete . I'm happy for both of you and your family . ❤️

[@ingridhaye4903]

Super proud of you Spencer, you can see the sincerity of your love for each other. I pray God blessing upon your entirely 👪

[@jrzayas70]

Missed you guys!

[@melissasmith4685]

Me too was wondering where they were

[@LJones69]

Love your channel! What a journey you have taken us on! I can’t wait to see what’s next once this entire project is done!

[@SuperSashulea]

I have an off grid tiny house(40×14) in SW Florida, powered by solar . 5kw solar aray, 2× 3kw inverters running in parallel, 30kw lithium battery . All the equipment is in separate shed, 70 feet away from house. To keep the Battery's cool ,I installed an 5000 btu window AC, which is kicked on by a thermostat( 75F) For the house I installed an Pioneer 12k btu mini split and it's running 24/7. Never got my batteries drained less than 40%. I used closed cells spray foam for insulation.

[@amytaylor4407]

Hello there 👋👋,how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a good day?God bless you!!❤️

[@darlenetate9553]

Walmart has a 10 x 10 canopy that would provide so much shade for you while you’re painting or working in your flowers outdoors. We bought two of them for our property and it makes an immense difference!

[@kbowb309]

Those were banded water snakes, I think. Non-venomous! Your footage was exceptional! Coupled with the music you chose gave it the fluid creep-factor. Well done!!

[@LiveToSurvive]

I agree.

[@lorioestreich9364]

Yes banded water snake. The mouth has bands.

[@kelbale]

Put the AC on a timer to shut off at 2am. You're sleeping and you really can be warmer while you are all unconscious. It's a myth that cooling off after warming up takes more energy. It actually takes the exact same amount as 24-hour climate control. 'Kenz', you nailed it, "it's not good to keep draining the batteries down to zero." I hope this energy-saving (and battery saving) tip helps, cheers!

[@pamalalittle7434]

Lost you for a few months. House looks beautiful with the skirting. So happy I found you all again.

[@088929k]

Love it love it love it, and this from a retired u/k vet who can not cut a straight line in paper.!

[@ericallan1373]

For two first time builders to be able to go from concept to completion, and learn all the different things as you go. You guys have done an amazing job. Congratulations on a job well done. 🤙

[@darrellperone5489]

I hear you on the heatwave. We're now near 70 days of triple digits. Love what you do and happy to watch you guys.

[@lindamiser4862]

It’s definitely been to hot in Texas and Oklahoma this summer. We need this heat dome to leave soon and dome rains to start falling! I really have enjoyed watching you as you’ve built your home and your family. Blessing to you♥️

[@TMB62]

The house 🏠 looks great the home 🏡 the two of you have created is full of laughter and love.

[@jamesdenney9653]

10:42 - Guys --- that looks like a water moccasin. Stay the hell away from those things. Skirting looks fabulous - organic and tasteful. It blends the stark geometry of those containers into the surrounding environment. Really makes the house pop!

[@lindseyuher5647]

It’s actually a common water snake. Neirodia.

[@wurk26]

It’s a broadband water snake. It’s non poisonous.

[@carlawilson3745]

It's amazing how far this family has come. From watching from the beginning, to how far and wonderful your house looks. You two should be so proud of yourself and accomplished. Thanks for letting us all follow your accomplishments.

[@drgunsmith4099]

Absolutely 🙏 me too been with them from day one.

[@D_R_Martin]

Honestly, I think you two could write a book and so many people would buy it. I'm happy to have watched your channel for the past few years. Such an interesting adventure.

[@amytaylor4407]

Hello there 👋👋,how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a good day?God bless you!❤️

[@krispollard7031]

Beautiful place you have created. Thank you for sharing your family and home.

[@lisawicks8205]

I really missed you guys! Been checking for you every day♥️

[@baracudabill6076]

I can't express how much joy I get from watching your journey in construction and life... with so much negativity in the world right now, you guys always bring a smile to my face as I watch your family unit acheive minor and major milestones. Although I'm not putting in the effort, I somehow feel accomplished when you complete a task. I can't wait to see what comes next!

[@Peripheral-Visionary]

I really appreciate that you two have not let success and money change you like some other successful KZbinrs have. With your subscriber numbers it’s clear that you could afford to do like some of the others and change your channel into “hey look at all the expensive things we can buy” but you haven’t and I for one appreciate you two for this.

[@bobbycampbell1930]

Wow! The skirting finishes off your home dramatically! Beautiful! Yes it's been consistently in the 100's even in Southern Missouri since mid June. Hang in there!!

[@bobbycampbell1930]

How's that?

[@derrick1964]

You may feel like you would do a bunch of things differently but you’ve done an unbelievably amazing job. Everything has come together nicely. Wow!

[@tlee4218]

When I lived in Texas long time ago, one of the best things in one story houses was the Attic fan. It was usually in the hall of bedrooms. open the windows and it sucks the wind through the house. Even if the air is hot it is air moving. On normal warm days it is enough so can save on airco. Another was the water-cooler in the window.. really nice at night. Also covering your outside airco so does not get direct sun but does get air will save it from working harder. Growing more bushes against house also cools down the house. growing with your home. Love it.

[@trish333green]

Yay!!! Congratulations on your finished home!

[@kentshrader6616]

After starting a DIY building project of my own I've come to more deeply appreciate your skills and persistance as well as being a great mom and dad at the same time! You have built a beautiful home. Really looking forward to your starting on the barn!

[@faithrenewed3443]

Wow!! The skirting looks AMAZING!!! And I love what you did with the porch so your pups would still have a cool spot under the house. Your babies are going to have a blast watching these videos later in life...you both should be very proud of yourselves.... I know I'm proud of you!!

[@kathyl5610]

I am proud of them too! I feel like a proud grandmother.

[@danawelch3985]

Spencer is one hardworking man that does things like a pro the first time. This couple is humble and extroadinarily blessed.

[@albapugh8837]

Great job! The house looks perfect! And the four of you as well! As I can remember Summer is not the best season in Texas. Just keep calm, and there’s a perfect moment to think about building a swimming pool! 💛💙💔🇻🇪

[@ajhill517]

As far as dealing with the heat....We moved from the upper midwest to SoCal. In the summer, we have daily temps above 100. It took a long time to adjust to the heat as well as the lack of humidity. What seemed to help was gradually increasing the temp. on the thermostat. A degree increase a week. What used to be comfortable 72 degrees is now freezing! Our thermostat is set at 80 and we are used to that. Love you videos.

[@fisherus]

I've been living off-grid for the past 11 years. I've had to upgrade my solar system severely to accommodate my needs. I finally drilled a deep well 600ft and due to 7gpm I also had to bury a 2500gal storage tank to pump water into. This necessitated the installation of jet pump to pump water into a pressure tank to give me 24/7 water. I have a dual electric/propane water heater, electric refrigerator and deep freezer. Batteries are the biggest piece of an off-grid solar system. I purchased Toshiba LTO SCIB batteries from a junk yard from two Honda Fit EV wrecked vehicles for $4K that give me 44kW of battery bank storage. I can run my place for almost 5 days and nights without any sunshine however, I have a propane generator attached to my system that can recharge the batteries to full charge in 6 hours. I wouldn't think that you need to go very deep for a well with all the surface water around your property and you now can get almost the same amount of battery storage I have by purchasing server rack batteries for less than $1,500 per 5kW of storage for Lipo4 batteries, which are safe batteries. I don't know what you are currently using but, I think that you can integrate your existing batteries with the new ones.

[@joshking5864389951]

Im gonna cry. I cannot believe how long I’ve been following this journey. All I know is. It turned out beautiful 🤩

[@escobarxrdd]

That video was really incredible! It's always a pleasure to see you! Your house is lovely and you must be very proud of all your achievements! I have been able to travel to so many amazing places with Mighty 💅🏿 Travels 😎 Premium.

[@sjcomedy5669]

No, No, No! Y'all can't stop now. I'm a jamaican & i've been hooked on y'all since the bigging, you've to fine something else to build. I love y'all so much. THK!!!!

[@maggiesantiago3878]

My husband found out about this project while clicking channels. He was retired and talked me into watching with him. Both containers were in place and they were working on the middle section when we decided to go back to the beginning. We binged watch for several nights until we were all caught up. He loved it so much that he couldn't wait for me to get home from work to watch it. He'd see it during the day and then again at night with me. We enjoyed every minute of it, watching Ferdinand and Bear and later on IO and their daughter growing up. My husband passed away while Kenzie was pregnant with their son. It's been a bittersweet experience, to reach the end of this great milestone that Spencer and his family have reached. Good luck to them and I hope to continue to see future projects with them.

[@AnhNguyen-hn9vj]

I just saw a video on the guy with 5000 sq feet house. he has a window ac on his bedroom. It didn't cost that much electricity. It will be less than 5k on 24 hrs. probably overnight you only need 2k power total.

[@lauraquigley6403]

@@maggiesantiago3878 God Bless You! I am a widow also. It isn’t easy but it has been over 20 yrs for me! Your husband would be happy you are following this couple still. 🙏🙏🙏Laura

[@duchuynhvuong1733]

ok

[@larryhattrup5756]

Awesome work you have done with your home and praying for rain for your everything

[@pamtilley5700]

Your home looks so good, and the skirting really dresses it up even more. The kids are growing so fast and are so cute. Hope y'all will continue to film after this.

[@tereroig5716]

¿ que tiempo en el año luvia y frio ?

[@samuelamoah7621]

It’s amazing how you guys live off the grid. I was thinking isn’t it possible for you guys to have a borehole water system which naturally comes from the ground, and with a water pump and electricity it will be able to assist you guys when there is no rain especially in summer. Many farmers, households, and ranches use it. It just a suggestion maybe you guys can look into it. I love all the videos keep them coming. Well done guys!👏🏽👏🏽👍👍

[@Hexprt]

Borewells are very costly inthe US, specially if water's very deep..

[@teresalyday-selby3305]

I can hardly believe you are done! I've loved watching you all grow! Also, cool snakes!

[@joycemonroe663]

Thanks for the journey. Beautiful!!! Peace and love🥰

[@patrickprouty4415]

The house looks amazing. You two are amazing. I’ve followed y’all from the beginning. Two kids from Florida hospitality industry. You’ve evolved into DIYers and great parents. Y’all definitely have the “handy” gene and tons of homework and hardwork. Reconsider a water well. Start rubbing your nickels together for new batteries. Make a wildfire plan. Maybe cool the house down pretty cool during the day while you have the excess power.

[@dallbee7335]

I want you to know how much you guys have meant to me being able to be a part of your family's journey. You have something very special and I hope that you continue to enjoy the life that you have together forever! I personally have enjoyed being able to witness your life and struggles with building your own home. You both have put so much hard work into building what you have and it has turned out beautifully. I'm sure there will be more struggles along the way but I know you will get through them as always. You have been an inspiration to many and for that I thank you both. I knew that the time would come when the house would be finished but a part of me wished it would last forever because I so enjoyed watching your lives unfold. Thanks again for letting me watch what you have built and I wish you both and your children the best! And yes your kids are adorable and I just loved IO and Bear! Good luck and god bless you all! Thank you, David from Arizona

[@joanbrandt6988]

Your family is the best youtube channel on youtube I love to watch you as you accomplish your dreams thank you so very much for sharing.👍☺🌹

[@shadegarden7375]

Such a beautiful difference with the skirting!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

Man you guys are getting so good with the camera work and editing. That shot of the snake on the ground was so good

[@matilda2631]

The house looks fantastic, y’all truly made a dream come true!!! And those kids are beyond darling❤️👏👏👏👏

[@kellybadea5315]

You guys are great!! Way to go sticking with the house build!!! I’m sure others have asked but if the house skirt waited all this time, why not wait, even a week or two for when the weather starts to cool off? A non-heat wave time. Especially that there’s not much left. Heck do it in the early fall !

[@carolm7828]

Everything is complete and Beautiful!Y’all are right when you said “to always consider getting extra amounts of important things cause it’s better to be prepared than not!”😁. You’ve been in my prayers!🙏🏼

[@rayaneskyoxis9318]

with the pond you guys have if it's deep enough you could think about a géothermal heat pump no need to dig and it require really little energy to run for cooling your whole house :)

[@Satya2btrue]

When we lived in shipping container whilst building our home we ended up putting a huge skillion roof over our containers. It reduced the heat buy about 5c in summer and stopped condensation in the winter. Also enormously increased our water catchment area which kept our 3 small tanks full (1321 gallons) & our 28,000 gallon tank half filled.

[@thetruthserum2816]

I'd oversize the insulation if possible... Metal is the king of thermal bridging...

[@cricket1301]

are you Vicki Boucher from Canyon High?

[@bonnielieberman8828]

Beautiful job on your home. It was good seeing you again. I hope you get some rain soon. Your kids are adorable. 🦋🌺

[@daisyrows6270]

So happy seeing it all come together and how your family grew all through this journey 🤍

[@GreenTechFusionRenewableEnergy]

Yeah you need to replace the Tesla batts with LFP rack mounts and they have BMSs built in just plug and play. You can let them go down further than the Tesla NMC batts. Solar plenty like you said. Also stop flushing toilets with drinking water! Setup a compost toilet during drought times. I recommend a Separette or CHead. Good work you all! Keep it up.

[@hackiehackerson]

sounds like you're familiar with the solar stuff. I'm currently trying to figure out a project here so I'm going to look up your recommendations. thanks pal

[@dennisgray4456]

drilling a well is still living off the grid. just using a little electric for the pump

[@michaelgage9919]

Wow - That ground level view of the snake coming into the water was extra cool! Of course I don’t live within 50 yards of it.

[@pcwizardstech]

It's absolutely amazing what you guys have done with two shipping containers!!! It's been a blast watching from the beginning and now to the finished project. Can't wait to see what other projects you have planned. Fan from Cincinnati.

[@katherinegeddie7687]

The children are growing so quickly! They are adorable 😍! Please watch out for those water moccasins in the lake. The house looks great 👍!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

From marking the footing holes,to the final brush stroke of sealant has been a wonderful journey.2 beautiful,healthy children,2 pets,and the 2 of you have been like family and it's such a weird feeling to know that we don't know what tomorrow will bring anymore.I hope it's just as surprising,and fun.

[@EastLondonKiwi]

Great conversation about the real life issues with living with off grid systems. Re your set up. look into a duel power element ( AC one side and DC the other) for your water heater and add a couple of solar panels specifically for it use, as you can direct DC heat water in a water cylinder via a duel element. Also look at water cylinder kits that connect to you AirCon heat exchangers. As exchanging heat for the AirCon into or out of your water cylinder, reduces the amount of work your AirCon will have to do on extremely hot days, and thus it'll use less power. Mix Energy in the UK (not affiliated) have product, but more importantly have great documentation that speaks to this point. You'll probably want to source USA based products if you go that route. I hope that helps D

[@robertbrainard5651]

they probably would've gotten a nice battery system if they didn't spend so much money on toys, and i don't mean toys for the kids. Electric motorcycle was few thousands, Fancy ATV was probably 10+ thousands. All that money could've gotten either more batteries so the charge would last longer and/or newer batteries but give a spoiled kid money and they won't think about the family but themselves.

[@markrico1917]

@@robertbrainard5651 Did you catch where they said solar has been a total learning experience? And where she said "this is our own fault" taking responsibility for the hard parts of what they're learning about? Seems like you've figured out how to judge their thoughts and purchase choices without even knowing them. Bit uncalled for, don't you think?

[@oldcollegecoed]

@@robertbrainard5651 You’re being facetious, right?

[@2lmdi]

Beautiful home! I hope you read the comments... a wealth of fantastic knowledge and "don't do" experience as well. I read them because I knew someone would know what kind of snake that was.

[@dbdcrafts6542]

Great job guys! Had me a bit worried because we haven't seen you for a few weeks, happy to know you're all ok. Excited to see what is next on your journey!

[@jerriewyatt905]

The skirting really dressed up the house..Spencer did a great job on it.. I hope we ALL get some significant rain soon.. everywhere it’s so dry.. The babies are growing up so fast.. so adorable..

[@bze06fishinbwai63]

I can't believe I've been watching you guys for this long. It has been a learning experience and great to see all you guys have accomplish. Thanks for all these yrs that you have shared your journey with us!

[@1TsuNami]

The house looks amazing and wow that skirting just made it pop. Doing a happy dance for you guys in a job well done. Warms my heart watching all the things you are and have learned.

[@ellahayes7233]

The snake footage was incredible. The skirting & whole house looks amazing. Those kids are pretty darn cute, too.💙