House Renovation Goals? - A Radically Different Move...

[@lesliecastle6791]

Art, y’all have a challenge ahead of you! Bri is an excellent wife and mother. A few things I can think of that may help... treat the house project like a job. Set your specific hours. Arrive on time, set your breaks and lunches to set times, and leave work on time. For Bri, outdoor cooking may be a big help for her. Setting up an outdoor oven, use cast iron, and she can cook some seriously big meals- soups and stews can go far. Something that can also happen is begin teaching your oldest to edit videos. She will learn quickly and soon take over editing. Going back to you, with treating the home as a full time job, on your two days off, you can step in and give Bri relief. This will keep things mixed up and help keep things going. Grace is old enough that she can take the smaller kids to do tasks so that Bri and you can get big things done. Don’t fret if things don’t happen. It’s time to work as a team more than ever. Maybe sitting down and having daily family meetings with everyone’s tasks and goals for the day in discussion, being open to the kids and let them be more involved in the day’s planning, the kids may perk up and say “I can help with that”. Take things day by day and chip a little bit off here and there. You can do it! Have faith!

[@purplepauline]

You do have a tendency to put off jobs and get sidetracked very easily bri has the patience of a saint I don't think I would be as easy going but just keep trying you have had very bad luck good wishes from uk

[@donnamays24]

Leslie Castle great advice!

[@radhikam2401]

Pauline Topping it is starting to get me when he says he is doing things for Bri. To make sure she is happy. If that was truly the case - the house would be built by now. People gave them money for it. Unless the money is all gone.

[@lesliecastle6791]

Radhika M he wants to help his wife because he loves her deeply. He is a man who takes on all that he can to relieve his wife and family from as much as he can... he does for others. My husband is the same. I truly understand. It’s not because of anything else. It’s his love for his family. He tends to the things that are right there. The home project is a very large and overwhelming project. It hasn’t taken priority because his family has the basic necessities. Honestly, the house project fall short of the necessities, but there are so many other things he feels he needs to do and they don’t take as much time. It’s all based on the deep love and adoration he has for his wife and children. I applaud Art for sharing their difficult journey.

[@radhikam2401]

Leslie Castle all said and done - his wife NEEDS the house for her to thrive. And we all have to sacrifice for what we absolutely need. I love my family dearly too. And yet I do what is essential to ensure they are truly thriving and happy. He was given the funds and even quit his job. None of us have that luxury. And still excuse after excuse video after video. Sorry to be so harsh.

[@sharoncochran8508]

I feel your anxiety and understand Bri's frustration. You guys have analysis paralysis! LOL! Living in a camper with five kids is not ideal but a huge percentage of the world would think it was heaven. Having that huge barn for storage, a place for children to play and a ton of other uses is such a blessing. I don't see how moving would solve the problem. Focus on the positives and keep chipping away!

[@soniaspangenberg8557]

I agree with this comment to some degree, however winter will add an additional level of difficulty. You do what is best for you is do what is best for you and your family. You are truly more productive than most of your critics, I would venture to guess. All construction takes longer than most people would anticipate. I've been married 40 yrs to a contractor. Just do your best. It is good to have goals and time lines but they don't determine success or failure. Not one of us has full control of our lives and external factors. You are working on making things and yourself better. You score big points for that.

[@phyllisoviatt3185]

I shouted out loud when I saw your youngest boy handling the jack behind your back as you were talking!

[@ld9060]

Please seriously consider hiring a general contractor to help get you over the first hump. We found a wonderful German Baptist man who with his father and son helped with our extensive renovation. One huge asset is their connections. We would try and try to get people to come out for bids and they just wouldn’t show up or we would never hear from them after. They did all the major stuff (additions on a 100 year old farmhouse and bringing the original up to code) and we did all the interior finishing. Still took us 2 years worth of weekends. Actually I still have some trim to do lol

[@carolynchadwick7867]

Art, Lauren D. is on the right track! Check out All her points. That would get you the "biggest bang for your buck," on many matters. They would also get bldg. materials cheaper than you, too. With all the natural disasters & other destruction, all bldg. materials are skyrocketing in cost, On this point, I'm "serious as a heart attack" about the tenacity & varieties of MOLD. Even if you destroy every strain & every spore of them; there are many more strains ready to invade from the laden ground beneath the house, or on anything brought into the house. Even on your farm-work clothes. Mold is incidious when it comes to the innumerable ways it damages the mind, emotions, physical body - decreasing both quantity & quality of life. I know as a nurse, I'm preaching to the choir here. But molds have ever so slowly crept into my former home, & for about 4 years I've been deteriorating with ever-increasing maladies. I bought a new one a year ago, & the contractor has failed to fix a roof leak for over 6 mo. while mold started & grew, with increasing water damage every time it rains. During the first 3 mo. in my new home, many of my illnesses decreased, & I was feeling better & getting much stronger. But for the past 5 months, numerous doctors & specialists have been unsuccessfully "chasing" additional diagnoses & treatment protocols for my new acquired maladies. I've about come to the conclusion, after much research, that the majority of the problems are from molds. All the mental, medical, & physical symptoms are listed in the mold-causing symptoms & diseases. (Thank God for the Internet's access to excellent sources, such Mayo Clinic, John's Hopkins, federal government documents like NIH, Universities, etc) Each doctor has a limited view, based on his/her education & clinical experience. In recent years they're So busy that patients are shuttled in & out in only 15 mins. I think the molds in your house, & the troubles, work, delays, illnesses of family members are too costly overall, to try & salvage it. Sentimentality, attachment,. wishful thinking, holding onto a loved object are not worth the costs. Please very seriously consider, for the sake of the health & quality of life... Consider buying a new, or nearly new, single wide or double wide mobile home. There are manufacturers near you & you could have floorplan & other input, if you buy factory-direct. You all could be settled in within a month from purchase. The monumental job currently ahead of you would be off your plate. Then you all can have more time for physical, medical, & stress healing. You now know about water flow, lay of the land, etc. to pick the best location. Y'all can then more easily make future plans about what to do about the house, other buildings, grading, etc. while living on your own land, in a comfortable dwelling, with all the necessities - & without either or both of you renting, commuting from elsewhere to work on the farm, garden, & house. You can bless Bri & the children with your love equally, by releasing your desire to "do it all" for them. Please free up your mind, body, & time while having a home that is a mold-free, healthy environment.

[@katnip2u]

@@carolynchadwick7867 Interesting and viable idea and solution. I would go for it too at this point for several reasons: too much stress on the family due to the living situation in a camper, saving on rent elsewhere, saving on materials due to covid spikes in prices on building materials, covid itself (with the 2 plus waves forecasted, which this time may lead to more spikes in prices on more than just building stuff but fuel, food, feed, etc. prices and even shortages), too much pressure and rush on the reno and not enjoying the process and (family) life as one could and probably much more. Also, they could get the prefab positioned somewhere a little bit away from the main house site and use it eventually as a guest or helper/worker house or a house for kids, when they get bigger and need more autonomy, etc. This way, the reno/building of the new house can take the time it needs to, 2-3 years maybe, with partial move in sooner?

[@carolynchadwick7867]

@@katnip2u Absolutely, you're right. There are so many more pros than cons. And if they keep the camper, it could be used as the children's school. Or isolation living quarters for sick contagious family members & one parent caregiver. Just so many possibilities. And Art won't be exposing himself to the health-destroying mold spores during the peak predicted cold, flu, Covid-19 season, which the experts think will be worse than usual.

[@cheriehowell7085]

it might not be a good idea to have the kids around when the shed is on skids, anything can and does sometimes happen

[@sharoncochran8508]

Held my breath through parts of this. We lost a neighbor who was moving a small shed. It was kind of a freak accident but he's gone. They should have burned the darn thing down.

[@robwestley7370]

It frightens me the kids are so close, to that shed it could go down on top of them so easily.

[@bbooth7133]

I was literally not wanting to look when the baby was playing by it. So scary!

[@Karenswalk1207]

Instead of moving why don't you you hire people to go in and get that stuff done? The house then could be ready to get that mold removed by one of the companies you talked about. The gofund that was raised was to help you in this situation. It was to help you get your family into a healthy home.

[@mariayelruh]

Way to expensive, especially when you have the skills to do much of it yourself.

[@HousewifeInTheWoods]

@@mariayelruh skills don't mean a hill of beans if you can't execute tho... time will tell, and it kinda has been already.

[@darlabrock1570]

Amen get help soooooon

[@diannegordon7393]

When that money was given to them it was for the house, when it was given it became theirs to do what would prosper them. Think of the money they saved putting up all those vegetables. Another thing, lumber has doubled in price the last year as well as other building supplies. Everyone wants to would a, could a, should a on this couple but if you ever are in their situation, you will understand more.

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

@@diannegordon7393 but a lot of people this days are in worst situation, they are not alone, it is hard for everybody all over the world, and most people dont have the help and friends so precious that they have. They are not unique l have been there with 5 kids mum and Dad old and my husband very sick and l pull through. And they all depended on me. With God help and a lot of work and blessings you get through. Make video as you Work not talk.

[@laurajacobs-welch1990]

We farm here on 200 acres in southeast WI, and my husband is in your position, Art. Our children grew up, moved on to their own families and children, or college degrees and professional careers. He has sole-handedly been the muscle here to accomplish many things. Pace yourself, get assistance as needed. Not everything needs to or can happen within a season. You and Bri are great! Love your family vibe!

[@nancywas5324]

Laura Jacobs-Welch I am from central Wisconsin grew up farming in a small town called Edgar.

[@nancywas5324]

Laura Jacobs-Welch also we farmed in small town called Alma WI along the Mississippi

[@cynthiabarrow509]

Great advice from older gentleman. If you listen and heed. “Accomplish one thing a day. End of year 365 things done.“ I used to be a project manager. Set realistic goals. Your task, your responsibility. Blame no one, get it done if you have to stay up all night. Your initial goal was clean out the house. 7 days. 8 hour days. 56 hours. Let’s say you have 10 rooms to clear. Adjust goal to one room finished each day. Modify goal to 10 calendar days. Not 14 but 10. When self employed you don’t get weekends off. You will feel happy and motivated when you finish in less than 10 days. Move shed. Probably a one day project but set it to 2 days. Get it done no matter what. Make a list of milestones. Break into projects. Break into tasks. Identify items you can work if you get a rain day that slows another project. This way you are always moving forward. Remember you quit your job to work on this. Think of this as a job. If you can’t do that. Go back to work and hire someone else to get this job done. A rent house is just another distraction. Right now it’s Bri’s job to figure out how she keeps other stuff going allowing you to focus on house build. She is soooo capable. Trust her. You guys can do this IF you want it bad enough. Last comment. Skip the life couch. Read your Bible, pray, listen and obey. Dude you tend to over analyze stuff. You really don’t need to pay someone to help you with this. This is your skill set. Now this was kind of harsh. But I was a no excuses project manager. Let me tell you what you are good at. Story telling. I would suck at that. So story tell and have the courage to hire someone else to do the house. Just an idea. Good luck. Prayers.

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

Amen!

[@hulahickey6959]

excellent advice!!!

[@bonniek753]

Art: you are a lovely man, great dad and an inspiration to me and countless others. Dear one, for your own sake, less talking by and explaining. More doing. I’d be so happy just seeing a quick explanation of your day’s plan and a whole bunch of video of the work. You are doing a monumental thing. I’m so impressed at it. You don’t need to explain yourself at all. Just kick butt.

[@susanelliott1970]

Just some friendly advise which is probably not wanted. It’s time for getting help. Hire people as this seems like nothing you want to do. When you do what you like, you don’t procrastinate. Your love of your kids also will make every job longer. You are a hard worker, but this isn’t your project. I’m not sure you have the right equipment for most of this.

[@jocelynwade9458]

Yes. Procrastination is a fine art. 😉

[@madzabinga8382]

Well said!

[@terrib8805]

Slow and steady wins the race. Don't allow the armchair quarterbacks to dissuade you. Unless they've been in your exact circumstanes, it's rather bold of them to speak out. My comment is merely for encouragement. I'm glad Bri and the kids are doing better!

[@onedazinn998]

Thank you for your suggestion...hope he heeds it.

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

Bri needs this house project to be accelerated.

[@bunnyfrancis7006]

Bri is a saint.

[@vstarrdr]

We bought a small farm back in November. We knew we would need some help with manual labor/helper. Bringing a contractor in for ever job was not a option.i decided to post in our local fb market place groups im in to hire a a high school kid that wanted a little extra pocket money. I interviewed a few kids with their parents, i hired one of them. He has been a God send.

[@missylearned9821]

Becky Beck Smart!

[@kellyestes5482]

Becky Beck at this point anyone would be an improvement.

[@vstarrdr]

@@joannmahaffey1068 sure he does for the actual construction etc. Im talking about to give art and bri a little relief, such as helping gut the house, trim trees, move shed. Im talking about a helping hand , didn't expect a high schooler to be a constructual engineer. But he can be a manual laborer/helper. I've been in construction all my life, so its not new to me, my husband is an actual engineer but works out of town for 6-8weeks at a time so I need a helping hand as in , fencing, re siding a 100 year old barn, building chicken coups etc etc. These are the things im talking about, which will give art the time to concentrate on other things, or get things done faster to move on to another task/project.and not only that it gives a kid the money to buy school clothes, have internet where as he didn't before. May give that kid a new prospective, it has my helper, he gets so excited when he learns something new, he takes pictures of before and after projects so he can show people and also said I will have them to add to my resume if needed. And when he graduates this year if what he learned from working with me helps him even a little bit get a full time job no one will be happier than me.

[@madzabinga8382]

It is so refreshing seeing a man share his vulnerabilities so openly and honestly. It is critical in life to admit that you need help, and that you don't know how to move forward. I'm sure there is a reason you haven't hired a contractor, but it seems like you are taking on more than what you and Bri are able to do. Farming, youtubing, and parenting is already a full time job. Using precious funds to rent a house seems like a big sacrifice, but your mental well being is essential. In your next video will you explain why you aren't hiring out a construction crew? It seems like a very reasonable and much needed allocation of funds in order to move everything along faster, more efficiently, and safer. Just because you can do it on your own, doesn't mean that you have to or should.

[@jamesreimer9560]

I agree! Art, you are asking too much of yourself. If you don't hire people, try asking your friends to help on certain days to get more done. There is strength in numbers! That shed could be moved in a much shorter time with just a few people and the right equipment. Work wiser not harder! You guys are amazing! Love what your videos! Wish I was there to help you!

[@robwestley7370]

I totally disagree that it’s refreshing to see a man share his vulnerabilities, he just needs to stop talking, leave the video running but just the action, all this talk is taking time that could be spent building the house.

[@radhikam2401]

Rob Westley I agree. Sharing is well and good. But building the house is even better.

[@Onegoodyarn]

I love watching you all and your lifestyle. I gotta say though that your reasonings for not getting started are wearing. My opinion only but you should have hired someone long ago to help with your house. Lumber is now ridiculously expensive so your money isn't going to purchase what it could have. Procrastination and over planning is your enemy.

[@hulahickey6959]

My dad always said Fail to plan means your planning to fail, Lots of goal making but little or no work going on to make those goals completed.

[@radhikam2401]

I am someone who jumps in - good bad or ugly. So I comment based on that perspective. And so to watch your house renovation project getting pushed even farther out is starting to worry me. It may help you to hire help temporarily to kick this off. I want to whole heartedly support your family but watching videos which are not showing any house progress is starting to get to me. Please please don’t take this the wrong way. I hope and pray you find the courage to jump in and get the house built for your family. We are in your corner and want success for you so badly. But you are going to have to take the leap. Ignore things for a short time and make the house a priority. Seeing the house built will help Bri. You got this!! So much love to you guys. ❤️❤️

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

A life coach? I think what you really need is to hire a contractor with the money your subscribers gave you or hire some help with friends. I am sure Bri would love to get back into her house sooner than later.

[@christinedehn3257]

As far as scheduling goes you might take a page out of Justins' book. Sometimes he seems obsessive about his schedule. "We have 15 minutes left in chore time. We might be able to get that fixed by then.", is the kind of thing you hear from him. Blocks of time set for chores, meals, projects, editing, etc. have to be realistic, and then adhered to. You can figure it out.

[@cherylbertolini3140]

time to get some help with building the house:) it will make everyones life a little easier

[@sharmore23]

Yes. My wise Grandmother had a saying I have lived by. "Don't do the work of ten men, hire ten men to do the work." Your time is precious, hire the work. :)

[@tennesseebornandraised1075]

I pray Art that you get over your fears and get that house done for your precious family!

[@janw491]

Don’t despair, I’m just at the end of a little bathroom Reno, it’s more than a week over expected date just one bathroom! I don’t have a young family or a farm and time lines still don’t go as quickly as planned. Just keep plugging away and it will happen.🤗

[@maryweeks9474]

Not sure how moving will solve a lot of your problems. You would be spending more time driving to and from just to take care of the animals. More time wasted before getting started on working on the house. The cost of renting is going to eat up your savings and with the cost of wood and supplies going up. I understand that being in the camper isn’t ideal but it’s the most financially smart thing to do. I know large families that have had to sacrifice living in small spaces for a few years to reach a goal. I would use the money that you were looking into using for rent into hiring help. just my two cents.

[@jamesreimer9560]

Totally agree.

[@suzannef.5853]

Also agree. Put the money for renting into hiring people to repair the house. There's no shame in needing help!

[@radhikam2401]

It irked me to hear him say “a house will help Bri thrive”. This has nothing to do with Bri. He keeps looking for excuses to put things off. I wonder if the money is all gone?

[@Karenswalk1207]

@@radhikam2401 I'm wondering that too.

[@patriciallewellyn7602]

Radhika M 100% money was being spent like water ..

[@rebeccahenkins1697]

I appreciated all you are trying to do - and I am a nurse too - and at work we have a specific list of what we need to get done in a shift - you keep doing side jobs and also seeming to over plan things. Use the funds you have - get the house done by others where you can and then you can do the finishing yourself - but don’t feel you have to do it all yourself. It may save money but Bri and you might lose your sanity waiting longer and delaying. Rent cost and so does bussing back and forth - more gas, wear and tear on vehicles, risk of car accidents coming and going, animal issues and your not there etc etc. Use the money you have and get people in to do the job in a day or two while you do the other things in prep. It makes a difference - I would be getting antsy too!!

[@alanviner3711]

Love you guys so don't take this wrong, but I am afraid you are way out of your league. Hire some one and watch them with your family do it right and "SAFELY" and enjoy the ride, if you keep this up you or someone you love will get hurt and that wouldn't be good. All the best to you and yours be safe be smart and be wise knowing when you are out of your realm. It is not a fault to know when you need help and ask for it. A very fond subscriber

[@jeanpeters2748]

I become frustrated when I see you trying to do everything by yourself. The job is huge, winter is coming again. Please use some of the fundraiser money provided by your dedicated friends and KZbin subscribers. Stop analyzing your singular goals & flaws. Please, please hire a small crew to get this house build really underway ASAP. I am also worried about injuries and accidents happening to you or the children. Stopped watching at 6:20.

[@myfriendoretheshepherd6618]

Jean Peters AMEN! I was terrified that the shed would come off those rocks and fall on Art and his boy! Oh Lord Jesus please send them some help!

[@jeanpeters2748]

@@myfriendoretheshepherd6618 🌻🌿🐾🐕🍎 Exactly what I thought. It stressed me seeing the baby boy near that old shack using a jack and slinging a drill around not wearing protective glasses. You'd think a medical professional (nurse), who knows how fragile the human body is would be more safety oriented. Art is a bit of a magical thinker. He thinks this video taping of a dangerous situation is instructive to us....IT IS NOT. Art's blind spot makes me question his decision making and judgment. He could be procrastinating on the house build because deep down, he is overwhelmed. He needs to delegate (hire a crew and videotape the various projects as they complete them, using an organized project management list). This is not rocket science.

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

Fell the same , could not even go half way, Get on with it ART one way or the other but stop talking. At this point l would set fire to this house, it would be saving time and kill all mouldy.

[@amyfaith2350]

Pay the money and hire help...you will not get this house done for your family at the rate you are going. I say this in compassion. Just finished hiring someone to be the general manager. They were great and knew the best contractors...which is important.

[@evamack80]

This is not true.

[@hulahickey6959]

@@lt34102 Yes he quit his job so his house should be his job for 40 plus hours a week and yet he is messing with a shed and doing it in a fashion that endangers his children by letting them play around it. Viewers care about him and his family. This advice to hire someone is out of concern not bashing. There must be no one in his life telling him that he just needs to quit talking and start working on the house and not every other thing. Focus 100% on the house.

[@toniemmett43]

Maybe look into a manufactured home. They have come a long way. Just an idea not sure if it's something you all would be interested in.

[@judyspaulding4141]

Double wide

[@lindascott2107]

Yes truly when mold goes thru a 🏠 house its terribly hard to get rid of. Get the firemen to do a burn & burn it to the ground & bring in a manufactured one

[@benjaminfreyman4273]

I was shocked like a year ago when I saw these people near by buy an acre and put in a manufactured home. Then they added a garage and a roof that was faulted I believe. You'd never know it was a manufactured home. Also your behind your goals because your family got Ill maybe.

[@madzabinga8382]

Totally! They have probably looked into this, but with a little more research, they might even get sponsored by a modular home company. Especially, given their KZbin status. They would definitely need a triple wide with 5 kids, but modular/mobile homes can be customized to fit many different design tastes. Plus, you can add a basement to most floor plans these days. Additional things like garages, porches, and decks can be added as well.

[@AprilLee021967]

I love that you involve your children in everything. They will be well rounded people who will recall those days when you never gave up and moved forward. Praying for strength and guidance.

[@millesoc]

This is such a large project! Have you thought about hiring help with the big stuff to move it along faster, or a work party with friends. Can you gut the house, and make a workable kitchen while renovating? Travel time or being separated from family life is a different level of difficult. Good luck on this project and thanks for sharing!

[@douglasrdeaton]

Yeah it's going to be tough, honestly how is moving going to be better? It's like an employee saying, I'll do a better job with a new pickup. Well if you do a better job you get the new pickup. Changing and uncomfortable location doesn't change your problem. Problems tend to follow us. Your just adding another task to the ones you have now. Driving back and forth. That don't work least it didn't last time. I'm cheering for you, God bless 🙏

[@jackpotgman892]

Art and Bri, lm sure that you all will receive tons of advice from your viewers some may be good and some not. I'll keep watching and praying that through your personal interaction and communication with each other! Your path and directions will be made as clear as a bright sunny day. Try not becoming overwhelmed by any of the complications that may show up along the way. Prayers for continued blessings to you and your family.

[@rflcakepops]

Here’s a question. How come you don’t have a day or two where the Hollars,Rhodes, Sow the land, and the fit farmer all come to work on your house? You all did it for the Hollars.

[@kellyestes5482]

Melanie Simmons , I think that’s a great idea and I’m sure they will be willing. But IMHO, they all seemed at least to be making progress on their own. Art is not doing this. He hasn’t achieved his goals and has procrastinated, now he is making even more excuses. I have a hard time helping others when they aren’t helping themselves.

[@ryangrider9607]

What were truly supposed to come help with?? He is so disorganized the entire day would just be a get together. He’s clearly in way over his head on this.

[@kellyestes5482]

@it34102 No, Art quit his nursing job about a month ago to but full effort into the house, and has been coming up with excuses about why he can’t get things done. He has not prioritized the house. He has been making gardening videos, cutting down bushes, jacking up sheds, meeting with a life coach friend, etc. Anything except actually working in the house or contacting professionals. I can understand him being overwhelmed at the enormity of the job but I cannot accept the constant excuses. A LOT of money was donated to help rectify many of the home issues. Nothing said Art had to personally do the job by himself. IMHO all that has happened in the past month is a family is short their main income, nothing constructive has been done on the house, and I can only guess the money raised is being used to replace Arts lost income. I know this all sounds critical but I think it is time for Art to recognize not everyone is capable of everything. I see him as a caring husband and father, but his stubbornness on doing this house has now put Bri & the kids in the position of spending another winter in the camper. OR spending money earmarked for house repairs on rent ! As far as others vaporizing, I think you are forgetting about Miah of Roots and Refuse, while Jess held down their family and homestead. And the Rhodes welcomed them into their home for a break. One thing I have seen on these homestead channels is a willingness to help each other.

[@bncsmom1]

@@kellyestes5482 He ONLY quit a month ago, he's not coming up with excuses, he's giving explanations because over the past year before that there had been little information and people were getting upset over the lack of info on what's been happening with the house. He's actually made a lot of progress over the last month but people like you can't be bothered to see it. Seriously, if you're so upset over your perceived lack of progress, why do you even come back to watch?? Build people up, don't tear them down!

[@mariayelruh]

They have done that, I'm sure there will be more help once the drainage and mold remediation is done and there are things many people can help with.

[@LWeideman1]

Not meeting a self-imposed deadline is not failure.

[@terrib8805]

Amen!

[@diannegordon7393]

but it makes for a slow success

[@MsSherryjh]

There was so much positive that came out of the temporary move to the Rhodes' for you and the family, and you can be proud of what you learned and accomplished (even though it wasn't on the house). You did a lot and it was a lot!

[@afrlala3593]

Always refreshing to see someone taking responsibility for their weaknesses. Remember to laugh at your self. We are so much stronger together! Bri has been a pillar of reason and strength. Great to see how you interact with your children. They are precious. Keep it up. Appreciation from me.💕

[@katedenium]

Wow some of the comments are harsh! I'm not in your shoes and won't judge. I appreciate you sharing your heart and being honest. It encourages us to be "real". Your friend has tremendous knowledge and it'll be a great support for you. I hope a bunch of friends will help with a work day soon and also support Bree and the children. God bless!🙏

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Just keep moving forward. Art everything will happen in the right time. So glad you have a friend that understands and can help you.

[@fsgromad]

OK, I am just wondering again why not get a single wide three-bedroom home and place it where you have the camper? It will cost about the same amount as renting somebody else's home. The bonus is that you are still on your land. After you finish your remodel you can sell the mobile home and get the investment back; where if you rent it all goes to somebody else's pocket.

[@sarac7348]

You guys have a lot on your plate sometimes schedules just don't work out keep your head up you'll reach your goal

[@carolkimbell5174]

You don’t need a life coach. The answers are within you. I would buy a manufactured home. Sell the camper. Bri and the kids need a house now so that they can thrive. You have enough money to buy a manufactured home. You can build a deck on it etc

[@jimmiepatrum]

You didn't ask for my opinion, but I'm giving it because you chose to share with your viewers what you are doing, or not doing, as the case may be. So I do feel a sense of responding to your video. Please, please, I mean no disrespect. I say what I'm about to say because as the old saying goes, "Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees". I fear you aren't able to sensibly and productively go forward right now. Art, why are you changing diapers and helping Bri during "work hours"? Who did that when you were a nurse? You, Bri and the kids should consider your "work hours" as being away from the family the same way you were when you were a nurse and weren't available to be with. I do understand your wanting to help Bri when she and the kids were sick, but who would have done that when you were still working as a nurse? Would you have taken days off from your nursing job? You're spreading yourself way too thin and nothing gets done appropriately when that happens. Hire some help to at least get the house gutted. That will be a huge step in the right direction and will let you SEE PROGRESS, which the lack of is getting you down right now. As far as renting another house, why not just buy a big toaster oven and a couple of burners to cook with? That is way less trouble than renting another house. I've read the comments below and I do sense that while your readers are sympathetic with your plight, the reasons you're giving for not making progress are wearing on them. GET SOME HELP; that's what the money was for to help you get back in your house sooner. You'll be glad you did. Diane in NC

[@bbooth7133]

Very nicely said and with passion.

[@jeanpeters2748]

I agree 100%. Art is stuck. He is procrastinating, doing little chores and child care tasks... Deep down he knows this house build is huge and beyond his decision making and project management skills. He seems reluctant to spend the money donated to him for exactly this purpose. Art needs to hire a project manager, who knows the right contractors and get Bri and the kids back in their home.

[@nancysutton7891]

Brilliant perspective, Jimmie! Art (and Bri) could just 'pretend' that he is still going into the nursing job and put all that time, instead, on the house project. (That is why he quit, isn't it? ??) Living with 5 kids in the tagalong is also part of 'the house project' I think... and maybe there just isn't time or energy to do ANY of the other usual 'productive, satisfying' stuff until the house is done..... UNLESS a manager is hired ... and even then?

[@carolschober8028]

I agree. No move & hire the work on house done. Being away from your farm & animals will create problems. Money & time moving will just delay your home. You received $$ for house use it to get in ASAP❤️😘

[@kristibridgeman3605]

I like this couple very much but Art stop procrastinating and ask for help or hire help! I kinda get frustrated because he sets these goals and doesn't meet them ,but I feel he should be farther along !! I definitely think they should hire a project manager and hire a few helpers!!!

[@Chidlhealt]

I think with all this work you need a helping hand before you destroy yourself. You need to get a second set of hands 4 or 6 so you can do things. You should be a manager and be giving directions. Nothing wrong w1ith that. And you will save inthe long run with your 1mental and physical well bieng. Good luck

[@annar6430]

Take a leaf out of Justin Rhodes book Delegate. " right kids,we have 15 minutes to do x y z"

[@mrsjones3742]

Somebody needs to help them

[@laurenmmendoza3215]

Self awareness is an amazing thing! Kudos to you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable on this platform! Also massive props on brainstorming some creative solutions to your problem and being humble enough and flexible enough to make the necessary changes! Praying for you!

[@katiengland1529]

You and Bri are such an inspiration to me. Keep going when the doing gets tough but also do what makes sense for your family. Wintering in a camper with lots of littles would be very difficult. Prayers for patience and guidance on this journey!

[@bonniedugle1763]

Some good suggestions on here. Some criticism. I totally agree you should put a full sized kitchen stove in the barn to cook on. Not sure why you haven't already. Later, use it for canning. Also, the idea of setting regular hours daily, like a job, & sticking to them is brilliant. Four hours a day will accomplish so much. No kids just you ripping & tearing. If Bri can handle your 12 hr job she can surely manage 4 each day. Do school then. The thought of spending thousands on rental would make me heartsick.

[@junehigham2742]

Looking great Bri. Very nice to see you up and about

[@michelleturner9273]

I have an idea, hire your life coach to do the house!?!

[@joycemariepopp1311]

Art, Don't be so hard on yourself. You and Bri have a beautiful family and they will always be your first priority. You remind me a little of myself. My ambitions far out weight my time and sometimes talent. I finally realized as long as I move forward each day I am headed in the right direction. I stopped focusing on what I didn't get done and paid a lot more attention to what I did accomplish. It was a huge relief and felt like a weight was lifted off of my shoulders. Stay positive and focus on your accomplishments.

[@katiemiller6034]

The most awesome thing that I see happening, you recognize your pitfalls and are eager to work on them. You GOT this! Best wishes on your progress.

[@angelshaven8920]

How did you guys function when you were working as a nurse n Bri was alone with kids and life for 12 + hours at a time and living in the camper. I guess I am just a tight wad and I would not want to have to pay rent. I personally would just set my mind to making it work. Why not say ok I going into house to work, no kids allowed period. Similar to you working a public job. Yes, it may take a little longer but for financial reasons.... I not being mean. Just thinking and offering suggestion. Instead of spending money in rent, hire help.

[@tracey1979]

I think that's excellent advice but remember he likes to make excuses . he is a procrastinator. Not trying to mean either my husband is the same way. HIS excuse is he forgot .lol

[@wendycash54]

If that was going to work it would have worked already, but I like where you are going. Once they are in a house away from there, he can basically go to work every day, be gone all day, do the farm chores and work on the house.

[@williamaley5332]

I like both you alls advice we have a farm 3 children and more animals than that our chores my husband and I have. Takes 1-1.5 hrs. And the rest of the day is working. I see a lot of unnecessary time spent on camera and explaining why things are not done and pretty much procrastinating Maybe he should let bri do the house get it done faster. Not being mean but for a year now I have heard abt this house and there it sets the same!

[@Beckaboo1982]

From my understanding the point of the family going to the Rhodes for several weeks was so ART could focus on the house without them there and he did everything but work on the house. I'm beginning to think this won't happen. Execution seems to be a big issue as he has stated himself but now we are all seeing it. BRI can handle him not being there and working on the house but I'm not sure Art can focus and stay on the house project. I feel so sad for her as she has been more than patient and loving to him. I'd be very upset and angry at this point.

[@melissajarvis4829]

@@Beckaboo1982 My understanding about why they went to the Rhodes last winter had nothing to do with the (old) house. It was to do with Bri's eye problem right then. Being by the Rhodes gave them handy adult sitters for the children for when she had her multiple appointments, especially with Art at work. It also put her much closer to the various doctors, etc. Not to mention, immense psychological support during a very trying time. They never mentioned it, but I'm sure Rebecca and Bri were able to team up for some homeschooling, as well, each playing to their strengths and able to do more together than apart. Another thing they did mention, was that it put their family in better housing for the coldest months of winter. They mentioned how much of a problem they were having keeping the RV sufficiently heated.

[@umepervaiz1488]

Hi Art, when I have a lot of stuff to work with I always get lost with the mission....so for me what works is to write down my daily, weekly and monthly goals....that's how I see the picture of my progress or goals.....I live by one rule " either you win or learn! You never loss or fail!" Goodluck you are such hard working family man you can do it....stay blessed! Humaira ( my real name.)

[@mssmgirl1]

As usual loved your way of thinking, and YES FAMILY IS EVERYTHING! Supporting your wife, wanting for her and your children to be confortable is number one in your list. Winter is approaching and that is when Bri has the hardest time in the camper, I think it’s a fabulous idea to rent a house it will take so much pressure of you two! Take it easy and take your time, I don’t know where I read that as long as you do something, a little at a time or a lot, depending on circumstances, but you do something... before you know it your done! It’s not about the goal, it’s about enjoying the ride! Keep this great videos coming! All my love and support. Blessings

[@eastmanresearch3143]

Art you might need an excavator or a tractor w/ a bucket to get this stuff done. This is a major project and you'll need probably 3x more time than you think. Housing projects always work this way, thankfully you can hit it full time. I had a siding job that was 3 weeks on my house turn into a 5 month project since March - found rot, etc and reconstruction was necessary.

[@tantrictami]

The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing and expecting the outcome to change. Great job being willing to consider another action. I'm so proud of you.

[@lh7501]

As soon as you found mould was the time to start sorting it ,leaving it for a year? Is just crazy especially as you left your stuff in there Paying for a life coach is another crazy move ...yes I am being harsh but running a business is hard running a farm was be at least 3 times as hard .You are being self indulgent

[@maureendemyen3067]

Great plan! I think you are doing such a great job, and you should ignore all of the commenters who only want to project themselves onto you, and clearly only care about themselves! You guys are unique, and get things done in your own way! I think it is so great you want to do the work and not just hire it out, it is going to pay off in the end! All those who supported you with a pure heart are all cheering for you no matter what! Don't forget that sometimes delays happen for a very good reason, though it might not make sense now, one day you will look back on these days as you are sitting in your renovated house and smile!! ☀️ ☀️ 🏠 ❤️

[@judithchilcoat5852]

I can't watch the whole video. I am incredibly frustrated with you. Why are you working alone? Moving buildings, gutting the house and grading the hillside are monumental tasks that, IMHO, require two or more people working as a team to encourage and work together. Bri and the kids have been overly patient and deserve to be in their clean home by Christmas. No matter how hard you work, I don't believe you can accomplish that. GET SOME HELP and stop noodling around. Please, Art, you are being foolish about what you can do alone...especially if you have the flaws you've enumerated. Get 'er done! Then you can play with the kids. I have a lot more observations and questions .......

[@judithcoleman3108]

Gather the other homesteaders just to help get the home building process started...am one who delays because I've spent too much energy analyzing the details way too much...place the details at the foot of the cross and jump. . . Take your leap of faith. . .just one step and the next step will appear. You're spending tooooo much mental energy... you're skilled but let's see the spontaneity in starting the build. You'll be glad and viewers will as well. Don't spend too much time waiting or you'll lose the viewers that have been standing in your corner.

[@mariayelruh]

They already had one work party. The Virus makes it tough.

[@hoppas77]

@Patti Rahn Art and Bri's friends should just have come to help them just like they have helped them ALL! They shouldn't have to ask.

[@tbrown2302]

Please don’t let negative remarks get you down. Sounds like a good move getting your friends advise. You’ve done plenty of apologizing, not necessary. Keep working at it one day at a time. We have several started yet unfinished projects in our home and I appreciate them all the more when they get done! These are nothing compared to what you’re facing. I noticed a look of relief on your face when you were talking about moving into a house. Prayers for encouragement, endurance and wisdom.

[@karenhicks4247]

So, I have been meaning to comment! First Art, you look happy, there appears to be a lightness in your soul since you stopped working off farm. It looks good on you. Second, I love how you are handling this situation, you are being very smart about it, and reaching out for help! Third, it “seems” from the outside as if you and Bri are growing closer & that is a wonderful thing. So, keep on plugging along. Give yourself grace where you can & work your plan. It will all come together! God bless!

[@maplehillstead2816]

This is as a beginning homesteader: I truly think that it’s time to find help. Especially with mold. While I understand wanting the aesthetic of your farm house the mold has likely permeated EVERYTHING. We have a small amount of mildew on a vaulted ceiling and we are a low income family who is STRUGGLING and are lucky it’s only mildew because at this point we can’t afford to have someone come in and redo the insulation and ceiling as well as the cross beam that goes across the roof because it’s bowing. In the grand scheme of things that only costs maybe 5k MAX but we just don’t have it. You al have been lucky enough to have a huge fundraiser for you. Use those funds to hire someone to come do it for you. We can’t do everything on our own. If I was lucky enough to have funds sent to me hiring someone to get it done in a week or two (or in your case a month or two) would be the biggest help to a homeschooling mother of two. Just hire someone. Get it done in a couple of months and cal it a day. Being grateful you have money given is making sure it’s wel spent.

[@jamjar5716]

You seem wise beyond your years.😉

[@deborahbarone1465]

As The Word says, (paraphrased) Be a good steward of your money.

[@laurenandreas5950]

Maplehillstead ...some think the money didn’t cover the ideas of a ‘Dream Kitchen’ plus everything that needed to be done!

[@kathycagg6531]

Art, that was brilliant to get a life coach! And it sounds like God already had the perfect one in your life! The slow jacking up of that shed in preparation for moving might be a metaphor for this entire process and project. God teaches us so much in the hard things in life! Prayers for you, my KZbin friend!

[@lh7501]

Life coaches ,just tell you what you know needs doing ,then charge you loads for the privilege

[@millermdiehl]

I really enjoyed this video. It spoke to me on your struggles with prioritizing. I struggle with that as well and it’s my goal to fix that.

[@theresadavis1834]

Wishing you and your family all best. Will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers.

[@calebandannalenz8358]

Honestly, amazed at how so many people can be so harsh to your vulnerability. If you weren't sharing your life on KZbin thousands of viewers would have no clue about your family struggles and it would be all your own business. Thank you for sharing your struggles. Everyone has something they struggle with and it's always refreshing to hear someone say "me too." (We struggle hugely with time management/project overload too!) Bri, I live in a tiny house that is really just a very small house. Two kids, expecting number three and I honestly don't know how you make it work with such a big family in a tiny space. I admire you making it look easy, seriously. It encourages me that I can do more even if I feel like the small space consumes my life. I am POSITIVE small spaces are more difficult to keep clean. No one gets it until they've had to live that way for an extended period of time. Y'all keep pressing on. We appreciate what you're doing! (Started watching yall when I was pregnant with #2. We were looking for videos of animals giving birth to give child #1 an idea of what was about to happen and we've stuck around!) 💕

[@sherraleeclark1654]

Your family needs to get back in the house asap. Hire people to gut the house and start and then you can help them so it doesnt cost as much for labor. Your wife should not have to wait for over a year to get back into her house to raise her family.

[@Lisa-wp1ff]

Others have lived in smaller more crowded spaces for way longer . You either do the house or do the farm. Its time consuming and he is stretching himself too thin to expect him to do it all, and to think he had a job a month ago too. Crazy. Ease up Art

[@tipgiles5432]

@@Lisa-wp1ff The Hollars were a great example of how to live in a camper and redo a house. Although, it's a different setup, it has similar challenges. Grit your teeth and get it done. Joy Giles

[@Lisa-wp1ff]

@@tipgiles5432 I follow the Hollars . MEG is a tough cookie but she had posted many times where she was down in the dumps . I think the longer you put something off the harder it is to get motivated. At least for us

[@yanagreene2760]

I agree with you. He's letting other thing get in the way. He needs to stop talking on the videos and get to work.

[@laurenandreas5950]

yana greene ...but when you are trying to support your farm & family on ‘you tube’ $, you have to keep doing videos. It sounds like they need some family help. Not by the way of fermenting blogs either...sounds like his family is trying to cash in on their videos and subscribers instead of helping where they really need help! How much is the sister charging??

[@bettymaverick1098]

May I suggest that you consider getting a manufactered or modular home. I believe that the mold could have easily taken over your home. I wish the best for you.

[@The1mrklaus]

Hello Art what I don't hear is what Bri thinks if all you had to say. You're going into your hard and making new great plans and creating possibilities ( your weak side) that's exactly what you are doing here. Your partner needs to be part of any plan. And in your case have her make the plan. She knows better what you can handle. And yes hire help or even a contractor. Never mind your friend! Have Bri make decisions. Turn the management over to her. Love Klaus

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

ABSOLUTELY

[@hulahickey6959]

She can be his accountability partner. We all need them and it will help that she's involved

[@suzannegawlik9418]

Hi, OMG!! My mom has been watching you guys for the last couple of years and she loves you and your family. Tonight I was sitting in my office posting on FB account while she was watching and ended up listening to you Art talking about goals, having the wrong goals and where you are at in your goal setting - it was like you were reading the post I just wrote. What a wonderful thing that you have the option to partner with your friend.

[@mfowles5017]

Wouldn’t it be less expensive to knock it down and rebuild?

[@madzabinga8382]

Or less expensive to buy a modular home?

[@evamack80]

It is always important for the viewers to continue to realize that we are guests in the diary of someone else's journey through life. ❤

[@MGMissy]

Thank you! We have the *privilege* of being able to watch their story. The judginess of the comments here astounds me.

[@debi2275]

They invited everyone in!

[@lauralogan9139]

Just because we are watching this amazing family does not mean we can be cruel! God made us all different. Art will find his way to get the house done. I love this family and to see Art struggle with this reno is very difficult to watch. He will have to start somehow, someway. This is for Art and Bri to pray on and figure out schedules for working on the house and which direction to take. Everyone is rude and judgmental!! Yes, we were welcomed in their lives and a lot of us contributed to a PayPal account- that these God loving people did not ask or beg us to contribute to- out of the kindness of our hearts. That being said...it is not up to us to admonish and demean Art and Bri for what work have has not been done on the house because we kindly donated for a renovated home. It is money belonging to Art and Bri and I know how thankful they are and the home will be completed one way or the other. Art and Bri will figure this out! And I for one, feel blessed I was able to donate to this beautiful family and will NEVER be sorry for doing so!

[@annmarie566]

ART.....you made me feel so much better knowing that someone else has anxiety about making phone calls.Thank you so much.You can do this❤️

[@dawntucker9528]

I absolutely love the honesty of your videos. Your struggle with setting goals and keeping them realistic as well as fluid is something I’m facing daily as I start my little urban homestead. I’m 56, single, and I bought 6 acres. My goal is to producing or bartering for the majority of my food in the next 5 years. Your os make me feel like the struggle is so worth it.

[@deniseharris9363]

Art , you are a man of integrity to share yourself in this way and truly choose your family’s needs right now. Keep pushing for the house but do it in this productive way. Smart move on getting a coach that knows where you need to end up!!!! Blessings to you and your family

[@OurIntrovertedHomestead]

I am SO HAPPY to see Bri is feeling better, and that your plans are coming together...in other ways...love to you all!

[@deannewilliams3321]

I’d connect the skids with a couple of 2x4’s. Then it takes the pressure off the cabin, puts it on the frame of the skid. And yes, I agree, you need a general contractor to run the job. I’d call at least 3 for estimates.

[@shelleynobleart]

I didn't tell you before after I first watched this amazing video, but your self awareness and willingness to tell yourself and us what some of the difficulty in executing the steps for the house project impacted my life greatly. In am an Art without a Bri and struggle in some in the same ways. Your epiphany of a better way to proceed more effectively inspired me. Thank you.

[@erinnkemp]

You should just bring in a professional builder

[@kolafoltin]

I am amazed by your humility in laying this all out there. Good for you getting Webb to help. He sounds like the perfect person for the job of advisor.

[@GlennWalsh]

It's time to suck it up princess. Get the power disconnected and a temporary 120v plug on a pole to power the camper, and start demolition. You're allowing yourself to create excuses. Brianna will prosper when she sees you making progress no matter what the current living situation is. You're only gonna delay more if you go and find a house to rent. The videos don't need their current level of spit and polish, we'll be just fine watching a bunch of time-lapse of you kicking down walls and filling the dumpster. What your friend Webb should have told you is to just START! If you got 5 minutes to sit and wallow, that's another wall you could have torn down. Holiday is over, stop talking, and begin!

[@wishfulthinkinghomestead1203]

I agree . To many excuses and whining

[@bunnyfrancis7006]

YES YES YES SUCK IT UP PRINCESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My good God, a Life Coach??? Really???? Really????????? I am a 70 year old woman by my self and I get More done in a day ! And it's NOT all light duty work. Heavy work. Long hours. Drag myself to bed tired and happy because I accomplished what needed to get done. My God how did I ever survive all this time with out whining and crying.....and a "LIFE COACH"??? Thank you Glenn Walsh !

[@bunnyfrancis7006]

Thank you Glenn Walsh.!!!!

[@wishfulthinkinghomestead1203]

OMG. I AGREE. I work more than full time hours as a nurse as well as run my own farm. Animals gardens and all food production and preserving is done by me. Any building and repairs also done by me! What is wrong with this family with 2 healthy adults that can't even work a whole day without fussing about it?

[@bunnyfrancis7006]

@@sewingbarbie6136 Proud of you and your great spunk ! Just get off our butt and do it, I say. We should be Life Coaches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@diannau3215]

Okay, I'm speaking from the heart when I say this. I'm older and a little wiser so I speak from experience when I say it seems you are going backward instead of forward. I understand your job as a nurse limited you to time spent on the house. I also understand it was hard on Bri to take care of the farm while you worked, however, that is what you do in life, make sacrifices to achieve your goals. I became very concerned when you quit your job because you need that income instead of relying on KZbin and Go Fund Me. That job was a guaranteed income. Now with the cost of living so high and will become lots higher by the first of the year, along with lumber, I would be worried sick. Yes, it would be great if Bri had her big kitchen and living room added on, but, again, do you have the money for that? Now you say you are going to rent a house so Bri can have more room and she will be able to cook better. You will be on the road a good part of the time and nobody will be there to keep an eye on the animals so they will suffer as well. And it will affect any work being done on the house because you will be busy with the animals. My suggestion would be, get your nursing job back so that you will have a steady income which is most important. Hire the work out to have the drainage problem fixed. Tear the house down. Put a modular there instead to save time and money in the long run and buy one within your means. You're still a young couple and with hard, hard work, prayer, and dedication you will succeed with your dreams but not as fast as you want. Your plate is so full now and, in my opinion, by moving away from the farm could be detrimental to your marriage and your children. Too, maybe you would feel better about yourself by eliminating some of the pressure. Bri will also be making the sacrifices as well but in the long run, it will make life so much better for all of you. Teach your children to do more of the chores too. Couldn't she stay in the trailer for another few months knowing her home will be ready a lot sooner? Again, I say these things from my heart and I don't want to see you fail. This is a lot of pressure on a marriage.

[@hulahickey6959]

I am also concerned about medical insurance. It would only take one member to get seriously ill and they would be ruined.

[@mrss8572]

Art you’re not behind you’re where God wants you. Keep planning and taking steps to move the house project ahead. Don’t let the people’s comments on what you “should be doing” discourage you. Praying for you all!

[@margaretbedwell58]

Is there any way you can construct just a kitchen, like using a 12 x 12 building insulating it , heating it, and outfitting it with full size range and refrigerator and a large table /counter for work space and stay in the camper for everything else. It seems if you rent a house, which you already looked into and there were none close by, you will be spending more time running up and down the road, transporting the kids too as they have to continue their schooling, you will have even less time to work on the house and burning through cash for rent. This kitchen could be used later as an outdoor kitchen for canning, butchering etc. Just a thought. Have a Blessed day.

[@cheerio3847]

My thoughts as well! One of those pre made sheds you see everywhere, have a couple friends over and insulate, drywall and get some electric tied in from the house and have a kitchen in a weekend. Feed them a big spaghetti meal. Set it at a right angle to camper in a spot you can leave it there to be future processing area for your animals and veg or just a homeschool room.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

I've procrastinated my project for over 2 years. My older wiser brother said, "what are you waiting for", "hire someone to get it going. I switched jobs, make more money now, & projects are getting done by people that are being paid to get the projects done.

[@colincampbell290]

I just realised that you have been 5 years in this property. 5 YEARS, are you satisfied with what you've achieved? Your wife and kids are showing you drive to get the work done. Just lovely wife and kids to be proud of, they stand by you.

[@naturalwitch1359]

You had a very well paying job as a nurse might have been better to keep the job and pay somebody else to fix the house

[@pamelalittlechild2923]

You and Bri and doing a great job, you need to stop beating yourself up for not achieving your goals, great idea with your friend it will set you up for other goals on the homestead as well, get the family into a rented house nearby, and then you will be able to see the wood for the trees, I think sometimes we stress out so much about the stuff that we need to do that we become unable to do much of anything, get help if you can with either the animals or the build, I know you do have some help. and lastly take no notice of people who seem to think you are living your life for their pleasure x

[@hereswhatshappennin]

Goodness, Art, you do talk about yourself a lot! (not a criticism, just an observation). Even if you only worked on your goals during the time you talked to us about yourself and all your consternation (and you could have told us all you did in about 5 min., not 20), you'd be a lot closer to your goals. Just do it! A little self-analysis goes a long way, but that much is exhausting! It even exhausted me, just listening to it! And, you two are so enabling of one another and all your "stresses" to the point that you will never get back in your house the way you are going. Seriously, if you just treated what you need to do like you had to treat your nursing job, it would all be done already! I cannot believe you just used house-hunting as an excuse to let yourself off the hook! I know exactly how that's going to go, you'll find a million reasons why you can't find something to rent for weeks or months, when it shouldn't take more than a week, maybe 2 (yes, I'm a native of NC, have lived in Charlotte all my long life and know your area very well). Get a realtor to help you find a rental, yes, they help with finding rentals. I love both of you, but you are grown-ups and need to handle this challenge like grown-ups. That has yet to happen.Just do it!

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Perhaps a little too critical. Everyone is different. How you do things is not the same as others, and we don’t know what else might be going on in their lives.

[@cekfraun]

I've noticed that, too. He talks A LOT, when he could be doing the work, and then he could say what he wants to say later in a voice over. Some people just overthink everything and analyze it to death.

[@patriciaannredd2544]

Wow! I think you’ve made major progress in the steps you’ve taken. Will be praying you find the right house for this time you’re in. And Bri looks wonderful, so glad to see she’s over the bug! ❤️

[@Lolliegoth]

I have a problem asking for help - nearly always to my physical/mental detriment and this seems to be be your space too. I'm so happy you reached out to your friend for planning. I'm sure your friends would help you when needed as you have done for them - reaching out isn't a failure but a strength of character to ask for assistance. Don't doubt yourself too much - you are doing AWESOME and caring for your family.

[@janellelucido4444]

You’re amazing. Love how much of your internal process you share. Thank you.

[@061356]

Is it me or is this house project going backwards? I love this family but something is really off.

[@TheGirlsDadVlogs]

It's hard to see/watch sometimes. I enjoy their homestead life but find these 'new plan' videos repeating themselves

[@nikkic4999]

Going on 8 years now in our RV with littles! Our first ever house is going to be done in acouple months. Your comment about oven size is so very accurate! Lol Don’t get discouraged! God has perfect timing in all things! Keep diligent and working like the biblical ant! Prayers for your family and future!

[@vmorganbogart]

I love you, Bri & the kids. This is my opinion & given with love. I think renting a house is a bad idea. (1)It will be another disruption in your children’s lives. They need stability & routine. They are so happy on the farm. (2)An added expense. That money could be used for the renovation. (3)Who will do the chores? If Bri is at the rental with the kids, that would leave the chores to you. That will take a lot of your time away from working on the house. (4)Commute time. Again, taking time away from work on the house. Hook up a stove in the barn that Bri can cook & bake with. Treat the house renovation as your job. Go to work each morning & get busy. Maybe have lunch with Bri & the kids & then back to work. Get some help from friends to gut the house. Remember how quick that went at the Hollars, with so many friends helping. Hire a contractor. They will be in charge of the schedule, hiring people that are needed (they usually have people that they work with), get contractor prices on materials (especially useful since lumber prices have risen so much), etc. The sooner you get started, the sooner y’all will be in your new house. I have really thought about y’all’s situation a lot. I am making these suggestions with love in my heart. I hope you will take this in the spirit that it is given. I hate seeing your family not able to live & enjoy life to the fullest. My thoughts & prayers are with y’all. Blessings, Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸👍❤️🥰🙏

[@auntym4729]

vmorganbogart Well said, with ❤️

[@vmorganbogart]

Auntym - Thank you! 🥰

[@marsha4138]

So glad Bri is feeling better. Things go better when Mom is healthy. Wise move to call in your friend the life coach/contractor. God bless you.

[@auntiedee3242]

You Will catch up .things will get done. Take your time and you will do it right. Hurrying makes mistakes. You got this

[@FarmerC.J.]

My heart is going out to you and your precious family! I lived in a camper for 4.5 years...I built my shell of a house 7 years ago.....it’s still not finished...but , I’m grateful I’m debt free, live in a dry safe home, my animals surround my property and I have my little homestead. Sometimes it feels like a battle, emergencies arise, life just happens. Life can be full of ups and downs, happy times and not so happy times...sometimes it can be devastatingly crushing...but in the end, God has an amazing plan for y’all! Life is a journey, pace yourself, take it all in stride....all the best❤️🙏🏻✝️

[@ana-silviajones8704]

We enjoy everything you post!

[@brianwade8649]

I feel that consulting your friend is genius. Seriously. This may seem out-dated but a man needs a little time with other men to talk about life and big projects. I think this first step is perfect. I hope you can meet with this guy weekly. Awesome news Art!!

[@roseeckstein6534]

I love you and Bree, but I have to say you exhaust me.

[@kristalmonteith9699]

Good for you Art! You are growing and learning