HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HEAT OUR HOME IN ALASKA? |Somers In Alaska

[@vikari834]

The wood bin you made recently came out amazing. I love the way it works and fits in so well with the decor. Great addition to the home! Today's video was awesome, and I hope you guys are blessed with good fortune on the big job. Birt, I hope you feel better. It's not easy feeling under the weather while continuing to provide for the family. I believe blessings come to those that work hard and are faithful.

[@nicole9208]

I love how in love they are, the sweetest little family, I feel like family just watching the video. Praying for extra warmth for y’all! ❤️

[@SomersInAlaska]

Awe:) thank you so much Nicole! We are so happy that you feel like our family!!!!

[@jenniferportillo8473]

You guys are like my favorite family Chanel!!! So fun learning things about Alaska

[@deborahgilliland1804]

Instead of swapping out the pillows for new holiday pillows how about just changing the covers? Buy some material and make some woth zippers, buttons or velcro for a quick easy change.

[@karendixon401]

Donna of Jordan Fabrics channel can walk you through quick and easy pillows and to what looks like complicated quilts.. but she makes it truly easy.👍💗 (And they are in Grants Pass, Oregon)

[@llindakirchner3870]

Deborah Gilliland no

[@ChiefsGirlSince1989]

@@llindakirchner3870 Why?

[@jilltibbetts3]

Hobby Lobby has affordable pillow covers in tons of styles, too. Always use a coupon!

[@LectronCircuits]

Are "woth zippers" available in stores, or must they be special ordered? Cheers!

[@kristinemccaddon1962]

I grew up in Arizona, and our cooling costs were about the same, then we added a pool. Arizona is Alaska's polar opposite. I like the cold weather more, I've been in -30 and loved it.

[@annettecortez95]

Omg your sister is Buff Bunny! What a small world 😭💘 love her stuff!! I’ve also been binge watching your videos, love them all!

[@tabathariggs5751]

I watch your channel while I get ready in the morning. It just puts me in a good mood.

[@SomersInAlaska]

Oh thank you so much! it’s comments like this that put us in a good mood :-)

[@jillygirl2024]

Happy Birthday, Jessica. Bert, have you thought about making another one or two wood containers in wheels and having those filled " just in case" ? Remember last year when you hurt your leg and could not fill the wood container and luckily Jessica & Lance could help - I live in Maine and we are expecting a very cold winter so even though I do not pay for the heat I am thinking ahead to getting two small heaters plus more heavy lined drapes and some bubble wrap for the windows

[@johnmcnaught7453]

Really look forward to your posts. You got a fun family there, and this old guy is jealous. Keep warm, and take care.

[@SomersInAlaska]

Thank you for being part of our KZbin family John!

[@sammimazzella2922]

Omg I had no idea that Bert’s sis is Heidi! I’ve watched her for years- like before she moved (I used to live in San Antonio too for 7 years)Such a small world! She’s always been so super sweet and down to earth and now to see you all are related it makes total sense you all are family. I wish you all the best and much success. 💕

[@stephaniesmiles7606]

ThatChick Sammi Girl I was the same way!! I found Heidi through work out / diet / supplement recommendations (I was searching and she popped up). That was 3 years ago at least, probably closer to 4. Then a year and a half ago this family popped up when I searched Alaska prices (or it was recommended to me, I can’t remember lol) and I watched for awhile before Heidi was on a vlog & I screamed lol. I kept thinking dang I know a girl from Alaska who’s last name is Somers AND her mom is a dentist 😂😂😂🤷🏼‍♀️ turns out they’re brother & sister lol I was amazed.

[@katpowell961]

I loved the vlog!! But I always do. The love of family, and having so much fun with them is uplifting. Kiddos, your snow bowls looked so good, and you two girls are just precious. You work so hard at whatever you do. I think you all are amazing. We got our first snow that has stuck arrived last night! I wish I could share a picture and post the past images that I have taken. It is a peaceful time for me when it snow. Thank you for a blessed evening. ~God Bless the Somers in Alaska~

[@akbychoice]

Kat Powell I hope they make some candle ice lanterns to line their driveway this winter.

[@SomersInAlaska]

Your comments are always so encouraging Kat :-) thank you so much for being in our KZbin family!

[@katpowell961]

@@SomersInAlaska I feel so privileged for the ability to be a part of this KZbin family. Thank you!! I am just a Happy Peoples!!!

[@joannasikola6923]

You have the BEST family. Really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@jenniexx1190]

I watched a few of your videos a while ago, and now I'm addicted I'm following on Instagram and Facebook I am littrraly binge watching all your vlogs, I love your family and everything you do, you have an amazing family and you are amazing parents xx

[@jillpruett4772]

If Bert is having gurgly noises in his chest he may have bronchitis or full blown pneumonia. No fun. Back in 1990 I managed to get the kind of symptoms Bert is exhibiting. Dear hubby summarily hauled me to the doctor to check it out. When the doctor told me I had pneumonia, I told him that was impossible as I have the CPA exam tomorrow. The doctor gave me a ton of antibiotics, I proceeded to take the exam anyway and passed first try. You take care of that hubby of yours and he will pass with flying colors :).

[@akbychoice]

Jill Pruett I worked with a guy ( he lives in NP ) he kept complaining about how sick he was. I kept telling him to go to the doctor. He kept putting it off. When he finally got to the Dr., they put him in the hospital for pneumonia and ended up opening up his chest to basically ring out the water from his lungs. Scary to let things go.

[@CAH2727]

I find the heating so fascinating! I live in Texas, we just have standard ac and heaters

[@Mama4d8]

I wish I had your energy without caffeine, without caffeine! I read years ago of kids who would pour a ribbon of maple syrup in fresh snow to make candy. Always wanted to do that.

[@irishinusa1615]

Good evening 😁 one of the great things this year..Legg Life referring you/family. We live in 360 plus days of sunshine. Love seeing snow and most importantly, family. We are a military family and separated. Thank you for all that you do. Especially sharing...God Bless❤

[@tammyhanson7843]

Elaine Karl I follow Legg Life too! They are awesome and always cheer me up. I love their Disney cruise videos. Who am I kidding? I love all their videos lol.🦋💜

[@SomersInAlaska]

That’s so awesome! We are huge fans of Legg Life!!

[@irishinusa1615]

@@SomersInAlaska we are huge fans of you. Its a blessing. Confident you will influence many to visit North Pole. You are both doing a fantastic job 👊👍😁

[@jillthomas4926]

I didn't realize Bert had that many siblings! Need a family introduction! Lol

[@paulalemley1418]

Love watching your family! You put a smile on my face every time!

[@lexarchibeque6742]

This is why I enjoy watching you guys! I learn so much about owning a home❤

[@AKsherbear]

I filled my 500 gallon tank from close to empty every month during the winter last year! My first time actually doing autofill. I was floored, it was like a second mortgage. So I did lots of insulation and upgrades this year. Keeping my fingers crossed that it will make big difference 🙏☃️

[@heatherhurst9359]

Living in rural Iowa, not much of a wind block in the rolling plains. We go through about 800 gallons of heating fuel. We sign early contracts in July. I think we locked in $.98 a gallon! That's such a difference! We're very blessed that it's cheaper here. Oh and we have just a ranch starter home, probably about 1100 SQ feet. But it still costs about $400 a month. You guys are so amazing, seeing how much you 2 still love each other and make time for each other is so refreshing. Being married to your best friend is so wonderful ❤️ Have a fantastic birthday weekend Jess!!!!

[@stephenfleming7918]

You guys sure do love your fireplace insert. We got one 10 years ago or so and it was the best thing we ever did

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Nice video guys!!! Lovin that snow, lol. Tyfs God bless you

[@anthonystubblefield4987]

Wow had no idea you guys were related to the buff bunny!!! She is so cute and watch her and boyfriend workout all the time amazing!

[@DorothySouthall]

Just started watching your guys video. Nice fam. Love the snow can’t wait to get snow

[@bonniemullen9820]

Such a cute show loved meeting Heidi, what a beautiful sister💃love her line of clothing, Heating looks very costly, but wood helps. It so nice the kids help haul in the wood for your cozy home fires🔥🔥🔥❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️🌨☃️⛄️what fun playing in the snow. Looking forward to seeing more of your show♥️ Have a wonderful day with your happy family🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲❄️⛄️🙋

[@cynthiacantwell848]

I have a pillow closet to store all my seasonal / colored pillows❤️

[@pboyd8354]

this was such a fun video. Good to see Heidi there. Something that just occurred to me is that Garrett looks so much like Berts Dad. Wow. Thanks guys.

[@elizabethshaw734]

Here in Maine we pay what you do for heating oil. I think anywhere that has big Winters gets nailed for fuel! Most people are on autofill like my mother was but before that we did have a wood stove and it's still there she just passed away. My father would get up in the morning and light a fire when I was in high school and I'd sit in front of it freezing and then got warm. We have to worry about what you do in the winter water heat and garages are not the most common.

[@sherrydaut4910]

Jessica, you really know how to entertain us with your and Berts comedy bit in the yard talking about the wood. Honey, I know the struggle is real regarding finances and trying to make it as business owners. Your faith and sense of humour will get you through the worst. Please have Burt get checked out. We all care very much about your family. 💕

[@Daytonagail]

I just kick back and enjoy your video's! Thanks for sharing! Sweating here in Daytona Beach, FL!

[@cindyluwho5974]

Love you and your family! Y'all always make me smile 😁

[@saraanderson8458]

I get a kick out of watching you two together. And when it’s the whole family is fun to watch as well. 🙂

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

Every winter when I get chest congestion I make a Hot tea with Lemon honey Cinnamon and a Shot of Whiskey and its gone in a few days.

[@carolyngarrison10]

How do you educate your kids in regards to safety when dealing with Alaskan wildlife. So as your kids were playing in the backyard, what would they do If a moose walked out into your yard. Or Jessica what would you have done if a moose would have walked out while you were at the end of your driveway?

[@kgrean8587]

Jessica has made several vidios of what they do if a moose comes into yard and they have well educated their children on what to do.

[@stefaniavalenziano5345]

a beautiful house expresses love for autumn! God bless you 🍁🇮🇹🇺🇸

[@cagedtigersteve]

She's Alaskan so she probably has her side arm on her...we know Bert does.

[@erleenwilmen7667]

Her and her Husband know a lot about Alaska. I am sure they teach the kids animal safety and animal education.

[@viperbroncoalmasty]

I thought same, but wandered if it was bear, not moose. Almost looked like a blackie might have stepped out down driveway when Jessica was walking back.(I know it was just a shadow). Jessica has hers concealed very well, just as Bert does.

[@miamonroe4195]

I love how you guys make it work and keep it fun for the kids ♡

[@robertrogish1038]

Loved this video !! In 1988 we moved into a 72x36 log cabin made by the CCC (CIvilian Conservation Corps, under FDR as president). It was made of black hemlock and it has logs over 72 feet in length with only a few spliced together. When it snowed, we would have snow on our window ledges and it leaked air something awful. That first snowy winter, we burned 28 piles of wood which split, measured 4x4x8 which is a lot of wood. Out living room was 444 square feet and we kept it around 95-105 so our bath & bedrooms would be 68. Thank the Lord we were in our early 20's and lived there for 2 years.

[@Jen.E]

It's so good to see Heidi. I've missed her videos. She's how I found you guys. 😁

[@joansommerfield8419]

Pillow covers are inexpensive, easy to make (can even use fabric glue), and take very little room to store. Plus you can change out for many seasons. Some silk autumn leaves would be simple and very colorful for your table. Maybe a tall candle or two set among them.

[@SomersInAlaska]

Great idea! Thank you so much:)

[@MightyWarrior4Jesus]

@ 15:35, my sister still has her dollhouse just like that pink & blue one! She had the whole set from Fisher Price. It’s 27 years old! Wow! Sorry, I just thought that was neat 😜 I just ran across your channel and I love it so far ! Thanks for letting us see into your life in Alaska 💕

[@jasonm2665]

Your vlogs are really interesting, it's cool to watch how people live in really cold climates. How you heat your homes, how often you use your boilers ect. I'm watching from Sunny Australia, our summer is coming around soon 35dec to 45dec or more temps it get's hot. 🙂

[@nancyvanderbilt2782]

Wow very interesting ! Bert get checked out . Love when the family is all together ❤

[@camdrawsforfun]

Love your videos and hi from Central Florida every time I see the wind blowing I think what wast of power can you guys put a wind Mill to produce around 2kw per wind Mill. Just wondering.

[@pathicks7084]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Jessica you are a nut..you make me laugh 😂 your so funny sometimes. I hope you your mom and sister have a great time for your birthday 🎂. Hope Bert doesn’t have pneumonia. Pray you get that big job Bert.😊🙏

[@bholder2675]

You guys are so fun to watch👍 Much, much better than anything on TV. Thank you, thank you, thank you🙂🙂🙂

[@annerozes7]

We got natural heat now in California. Wild fires, high winds, and 86 degrees F. Take me away, Give me snow!!

[@aceelliottcentralcoastchic6644]

Iam also in Cali. Iam on the central coast. Iam grateful for my landlord for he pays the heating cost. A/C I don't need it. Iam 5 blocks from the Pismo Beach entrance. Hope y'all have a wonderful and blessed week. Sending love and hugs from the central coast of Cali. Happy New years Eve.

[@tracycook5445]

I’m in the uk and I plan to buy some good quality sofa cushion fillers and then make seasonal covers. Starting soon for Christmas cover s

[@karendixon401]

I doubled up on the Kyolic brand Aged Garlic Extract instead of antibiotics and it worked.

[@brendawilliams508]

Jessica your decorations look great. I don't usually decorate for fall either but I did this year. Where did you get your tier tray ??

[@angelicarmela]

decorating skills are so good!

[@ssss-io5ct]

We put in a new Blaze King woodstove a few years back and it has saved us thousands here in BC Canada.......otherwise we would pay upwards of 400 to 500$ a month to heat our (not so great insulated) 1200 sq ft bungalow in the winter! Love all your decor Jessica....can't wait to see the Christmas stuff! 💕

[@CynthiaMUrban]

Pillows are expensive, sooooooo, go to Amazon and check out their pillow covers....last year I ordered 1 set (4 pillow covers) of Christmas themed covers....but they have all kinds....I paid like 25.00 for the set of 4....so check it out!

[@viperbroncoalmasty]

5200 SF. is that including the garage? That is a nice big ole house to heat. Down here in Oregon, square footage of house does not include the garage. We pay about same for a cord of wood 300$ to 350$. electric runs us 140$/month winter, 50$/month rest year. We are public utility, not pge. 1300 SF, 2 bdrm. 1 car garage duplex. loving your videos, keep 'em coming. Cheers. (my sister had snow a week before you did, she lives in Moscow, Idaho)

[@charlotteanddavestorey6553]

Love your videos , love seen the snow , another fantastic video .

[@dwhite1282]

How much coffee did Jessica have before this vlog? 😂😂😂...she is a hoot! God bless y’all

[@LectronCircuits]

We are really cold at +50F and absolutely miserable when temps get down in the +40's. Cheers!

[@ashmoutt]

Aww, Bert's dad seems super sweet. I'm not sure I've ever seen him in a video before.

[@lianhua7064]

Jessica, thanks for supplying a smile for me tonight, well, actually a few of them...

[@joziecarpenter9639]

Happy early birthday Jess! Have a fun weekend! 🎈❤️🎂

[@amyroberts2888]

So cute... Happy Birthday by the way... hope you have a fun birthday trip!

[@lizg5574]

Mucinex - break up the congestion and make the cough productive - it's a brilliant remedy and often a simple 5 day course is enough!

[@SomersInAlaska]

Thank you for the tip :-)

[@fidenciojrramones5254]

Another Wonderful Amazing vlog Love ❤️ the Somers Family 😍👍👍🤙🏼

[@84Tajuana]

I’ll keep that in mind when I’m ready to move to North Pole

[@nicolechrisman7594]

How cool is that. Your SIL can give you buff bunny clothes. I’m about to stay shopping there. Her collection is so cute.

[@bjmehl2009]

We have had a very early blizzard for this time of year here in North Dakota. About 15 inches in my area and farmers don’t have their soybeans or corn harvested. We have also been extremely wet this summer/fall which has delayed harvest and haying. This could be very devastating for our state if it doesn’t warm up again and melt. Family farms and ranches could go under :(

[@mizzmuhree9297]

I absolutely love that y’all mention actual numbers on bills. I’m curious about stuff like this so I’m definitely subscribed for the transparency for “FYI” purposes. Why don’t you just cut the wood yourself? I assume that’s allowed right ?

[@jackiedorman2188]

My stepdad had 19 siblings in all. Five sets of twins.

[@cecectconnecticut344]

Jackie Dorman that’s amazing!

[@cecectconnecticut344]

I do a budget plan. It’s made a huge difference just knowing I have a set amount to pay every month.

[@amandalong907]

Our house was built in 1965. The walls have been furred out and we have a buderus boiler. Its 3000 sqft including garage and we use anywhere from 400-600 gallons a year.

[@SomersInAlaska]

Sounds very efficient :-)

[@heatherewing2509]

Love the pillows and decor. I agree with Deborah just change out by using pillow covers. I go out for Christmas it’s my favorite. Love your family

[@iraynalee3570]

Wow a very different heating source to mine in Australia. We do get cold I make do with kerosene heater or the wood fire but if that runs out rug up can't afford electric heating very expensive 😢

[@buckeye43302]

I can relate, kinda, I'm the youngest of 6..3 boys 3 girls. Our house is old, drafty and I don't look forward to winter but the snow is so beautiful. Going down to the 30s this weekend brrr. Happy early birthday Jessica, enjoy your trip! 🙏♥️😊

[@lauraz5210]

Im so looking forward to the first snowfall, I'm in Pennsylvania... Much Love 🙏

[@summitdave8782]

WOW...Cute sister..!!

[@JazzyJ106]

It’s still around mid-90s here in Tucson, AZ! Can’t believe it’s already snowing there 😱

[@verashular3116]

Love that firebox. Bert check your lungs. I have had pneumonia twice. It can get bad. A cord of wood here where I live is about $75 and tons of free wood. We use propane. It is still in the mid 80s and 70s here.

[@wilfredgibson1315]

Awesome parents.. having the kids to do choirs at a young age...

[@alyssasmith7060]

Would love to see some of the photos from your photo shoot! I’m sure they will be beautiful! 😊

[@TheBeanie2k]

I'd say that check from the government comes in handy when it comes to winter and the heating bills...

[@SomersInAlaska]

Amen preach!!!! :)

[@aprilchamberlain1677]

Thankfully I don't have a heating bill since I live in an apartment complex & heat is included in my rent. I do understand the high cost of heating tho because both of my sister's have propane tanks. It's crazy how much it costs to heat your homes! My mom and stepdad heat with wood only & yes they go through quite a bit of wood. I love wood heat, there is nothing like it! Anyway love the decorations! I used to decorate for the seasons, it was fun!!

[@robbiekenan8591]

Bert needs to go to the doctor!! Pneumonia is serious!

[@tractor869]

I love the model semi truck

[@chantelthivierge1458]

Snow in Oct...wow...

[@elizabethshaw734]

I grew up making Maple candy on the snow in the winter time. Just take small dobbes of real maple syrup and drop them all over the top of the snow. If you leave it outside overnight you will have a hard candy if you want to have it right away which is hard to resist it will be more like a Taffy depending on the temperature where you are. I always wanted to move to North Pole Alaska to sort of retire. I am handicapped and use an electric wheelchair but I still drive and I can walk very small distances such as inside my house and for my car to inside Walmart where the wheelie buggies are that you can ride on. I can also walk into a restaurant and sit down. But where I live if I can't get to the elevator from my front door. I don't know why I said front door I used to have one but now it's the door out into the hallway! Please excuse any typos it is very late and I have to voice type 100% of the time. I just didn't go back and fix a couple of mistakes. :-)

[@carolynk.9856]

Can you show that fun looking candle again. It looks like a wrap around candle that you feed through the holder, where did you get it? It seems really expensive to heat a house. Just wondering how much does it cost to heat an apartment like your mom’s? Funny the kids put lemon flavoring on their snow. Don’t people say never eat yellow snow!

[@SomersInAlaska]

We got the candle from a garage sale :-) And usually apartments include heat in the rent. Yellow snow is good when you have the right syrups :-)

[@apanda4204]

When I lived in Three Rivers, CA (mountains) I burned wood as fuel too. It's much better than fuel bc it creates residual heat. Snow cones are so yummy! Very happy you guys have been blessed with work! Also, we Americans have been blessed with this Administration! Let's pray for another 4 years and that the corrupt side of this govt does not succeed in their evil doings. Not trying to get super political but I'm a huge supporter of who's in office currently! He has blessed tax relief for so many Americans, and Thank God for him and to watch over him. Your family is so precious, and your sister's clothing line looks awesome. Tell her to def. add Male stuff too as this could double her reach to ppl, love the names too. May you continue to stay blessed and please get Bert seen for his cough. I will pray for you guys in staying healthy and blessed. Love y'all! 🙌🇺🇸

[@carole3995]

Such a sweet and enthusiastic family, love love love, and get yourself checked out to rule out pneumonia 🤒

[@infernusifrit9348]

My fuel tank is 1000 gallons 5 bed, 4 bath, home in a northern climate. So we know the feeling, burning wood to offset fuel cost.

[@pikimiki3956]

Do you use wood to heat water tanks that is then used for heating house or is wood just for heat from fire?

[@allyssacalloway2634]

Only have electric heat in my 2000 square foot ranch style home....$300 avg winter ($320 was highest ever in the 5 years we've been here) & $120-$150 in the summer- overall I'm sure our electric bill per YEAR is $3000! I'd pay anything to keep my family warm which keeps sicknesses away too but I'm thankful it's not more! (Live on Olympic Peninsula in WA State)

[@CranberryEssentialTarot]

I work for heating fuel company in Maine and our oil is 2.999 a gallon and K1 is 3.749. It's our propane that is insanely expensive.

[@madylea23]

I hope you're signed up for the JoAnn coupons! Lol. Have a happy and fun birthday! We are sending a box of goodies your way soon!!

[@rusticseeds3531]

can you order a load of hardwood logs instead? not much heat with pine.

[@Diana.Alexandrina]

Thank you for the inspiration ❤️ such a lovely family ❤️

[@cathydiamond6573]

Heating costs....expensive here in Michigan. We have a 500 propane tank.

[@seylerfam7025]

Where did you get that adorable spiral candle? I love the antique look of it.

[@SomersInAlaska]

I think it was from a garage sale :-) lol

[@hadassahgrace5]

Winter??? It’s October. It went from 50-80 today in nc

[@justarandomgirl5775]

Natalie Swoveland they live in A L A S K A

[@juliannabolt2329]

I love shopping at Joanns

[@angelicakeller8266]

I subbed to Heidi's channel years ago during my weight loss journey and she's so inspirational! Then I legit had no idea you guys were family until I started seeing everyone on each other's vlogs! Small world! Did she inspire you guys to start vlogging?

[@SomersInAlaska]

Not exactly:) we started vlogging but didn’t tell anyone. Then when the kids got in front of the camera they seemed very natural and Heidi was like what’s going on? Lol