Installing the Last Two Windows | Alaska Homestead Off Grid Tiny House Build

[@David_Blong]

Must make your house feel bigger too having installed the windows great work guys 🎉 🐕 🐕 🐕 🐕

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes it does!

[@TeresaBrown-r8q]

it not broke till it's good and broke,getter done

[@janetstrezinski2268]

I seen on your windows the sticker Ply-Gem. I can probably tell you were they were made. As far as I know the only window mfg. Is in Walbridge Ohio on Tracy Rd. The company was originally called Great Lakes Window and was located on Monroe St. In Toledo Ohio. They later built the new building on Tracy Rd. The original owners sold the business and is now called Ply-Gem. My father and ex worker there for years when it was Great Lakes Windows.

[@JacquelineRingel]

I’ve been binge watching your videos and I love them. You two work great together. Thanks for sharing!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Welcome to the channel!

[@PirateLoard]

In the room where you cut a makeshift door, I would make a door instead of a window, make a second room as a workshop with a backdoor. All houses should have two doors, in case of fire or other emergency.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

We do have egress windows but Craig has been thinking of putting French doors on the back opening onto a large porch.

[@aspendell209]

Most window manufactures allow 1/2" on each side and 3/4" top and bottom from the stated opening size it's designed for. This is to leave room for your shims on all 4 sides so the window can be set perfectly level and plumb, and to allow a small gap on the bottom for water egress. Speaking of which, you don't want to seal over the bottom of the window frame, this is where moisture that gets under the window frame can get out, and drip down the exterior. Hope that helps.

[@nancyrichter3016]

Yes, I was hoping someone would tell them they need to remove the tape from under the window, and apply tape at the top.

[@AlaskanFreedom]

First off, WOW....Thank you. We feel like superstars with that shout-out. So glad to see a window go in the bedroom. A wood stove + no bedroom window is scary. And last, the gutter. I grew up in cold N Iowa and S Minnesota winters. Gutters never came off for winter but were attached with a lot more than in a warmer climate, including wood blocking and additional bracing. Make sure to Google the term "Ice Dam Roof" and be aware of what it is and what causes it (gutters mostly). Then you'll be prepared to avoid it.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

I know WE are looking forward to seeing your progress and no doubt our viewers will enjoy keeping up with it as well. Thank you for the gutter tips, we will do some upgrades this summer to be better prepared for winter.

[@tmark6701]

I wouldn't have known about your channel without the shout-out. Can't get enough of good Alaska shows. I don't like that greasy haired woman channel or the military lady, theyre both annoying.

[@Julie-g3u]

Hello whats your channel please?

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@Julie-g3u Alaskan Freedom, there is also a link in this video description

[@rkorsberg]

If you don't anchor that shelter logic 2 feet into the ground, a 60+ mph wind will be able to lift the whole shelter AND the cement blocks up and 20 feet away or more...don't ask me how I know!! lol

[@ouralaskahomestead]

We also unfortunately learned the hard way. Had one thrown on top of a car and scratched the hood all up. We run corkscrew stakes on the corners and use high tension cable to attach to the supports now. The cement blocks are just extra.

[@josiahwidenmaier-vm6se]

It needs to sit on a quarter inch rims on the bottom 1/8 inch rims on the outside of the flange to let the water out

[@MikeWillis-sp6vj]

You should have just made your window opening a 16th bigger on each side and top bottom

[@suezaple4950]

Windows look nice , I usually see folks shimming them though all the way around . I see the snow is finally starting to melt very nice , You folks are a hoot driving that side by side lol. Hibilly's lol. dogs were having fun. always a pleasure to watch Folks and looking forward to the next

[@DawnMillington-i9t]

You work so well together, enjoy the sunlight in bedroom 😊

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@martihetrick609]

Build a book shelf out of window crates

[@quindamann3889]

Nice to shout out fellow channels. I started watching Alaskan Freedom a few weeks ago. I envy all of you.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

I had people question why we’d want to help a competing channel. KZbin isn’t a competition. I’d love to see ALL the channels succeed.

[@quindamann3889]

It’s awesome to share.

[@afj3rd]

Gotta love a wide open redneck! Get’er done! The dogs seem to enjoy the ride too!

[@breeze8363]

With that style of building it would be easy to build another on the side

[@ouralaskahomestead]

And that may be what we do down the road to gain some more space.

[@kenwolf1056]

Fun to watch

[@bitsinmyblood]

Nice. I'm hoping to build a small cabin on my property near Anchor Point in the next year or two, then will start with the main home. How far down did you guys dig your footing for those foundation?

[@ouralaskahomestead]

We used adjustable piers on cement blocks sitting on a gravel pad.

[@charlenegrady8781]

Thanks for sharing. Glad there is melting going on for you. Take care. See you next time✌️🇺🇸

[@pandaloves17]

Sweet to get the windows in finally!!! Light, and cooling~~ Loved the pup bringing us the ball to play with.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

It’s been so much nicer having the windows, no more sleeping in a cave. Though I may change my tune in a few weeks 😂 it’s already starting to get light at 4:30 AM and doesn’t get dark now until 10:30p! We did get black out curtains for our bedroom.

[@pandaloves17]

@@ouralaskahomestead I'll never forget visiting that area in June and not being able to sleep because the sun just never really went down! Kids were running around at 11pm playing. Black out curtains for the win!!!

[@IzzaMeanCat]

Wow. That is a great view from the bedroom. ☺️✌️🐾🐾🌻🇱🇷

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Good to see your back ! Yes a lot of fire in Canada & the USA last summer hopefully not a repeat this year, Spring is trying to come just a little slow, Installing your windows you need to shim the bottom to split the difference then you have room for insulation all around, I am 100% off grid last 11 years & love it , You Tube is my TV so a couple years ago i did you & started my own channel , Another year or two maybe I'll have the homestead the way i want it :)

[@richardlechtrecker9083]

Hey, Gregg you have to shovel snow so your dogs have something to catch and play with !! ..just teasing, . A another great video, always look forward to your progress ..will check out the channel you recommend 😘

[@DebbieDee-lx6uk]

Thank you for promoting new utube homesteaders such as yourselves ❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

We enjoy watching the other channels. It’s not a competition, I wanna see everyone be successful.

[@jewels7832]

Wohoo on the bedroom windows 😊 I will go check out that channel that you gave a shout out for.

[@goldieshaw5127]

That's my boy sure do miss my kidos.

[@johninalaska9563]

It's nice to have windows. You said they were 34"x36", if you had gone to 36"x36" you could have bought them at Lowes on the shelf for $188 ea. Not sure if you know this but, the two little holes at the bottom of your window is to control moisture. When putting a window in, put a 1/2" shim on all 4 sides inside. Just trying to help, not tell you what to do, lol. I'm putting siding on my cabin at the moment. Thanks for sharing

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Appreciate the advice John! Thanks 😊

[@lostmomoutdoors8696]

The dogs in the back getting a ride is cracking me up! Too funny 🤣

[@ouralaskahomestead]

They absolutely LOVE to go for rides!

[@tmark6701]

Great video! All your videos are good but I really look forward to the weekend ones because I like seeing the progress. Really interested to see how you finish everything out.

[@michaelsullivan7183]

You have some great snow plowing skill I think and the windows are a game changer

[@barbaradrechsler2819]

Love the dog bring us the ball to play ❤😊. The windows look great 😊

[@JP-lb5bm]

I’m 72, a female, and still shovel snow. Who knew? I guess I can stop now that I know I’m not supposed to be shoveling. 🤩

[@ouralaskahomestead]

😂

[@vickimartin8569]

Hey look! Mom and Dad I am on youtube! I wonder what this would taste like...curious dogs! Got to love them!

[@debbiemiller7342]

Nice progress! That snow will be gone soon. Thanks for sharing!

[@estellaknox9285]

Lots of progress

[@iloreedebolt4679]

Avalanche guards!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes, we’ll have to add some before this next winter.

[@patriciamontague6035]

Hi from Colorado Springs 😀

[@ouralaskahomestead]

HI

[@joylefevre5635]

The windows are awesome! The plowing has me cracking up 😂

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Any body going to point out that you don't put flashing outside on the bottom of the window -- just the sides and top on the outside.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Dang it! I musta watched the one and only DIY video on KZbin that the person did it wrong. After you posted this I went back looking and sure enough, none of the other videos have it going on the bottom. Sure glad you pointed it out. Craig went out the next day and took the bottoms off, no easy task. Thanks again, it’s all new for us, learning as we go.

[@jasondavis1816]

Great to see another good video 👍

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks 👍

[@billvandamme2432]

your rso should be 1 inch bigger that window....a 24 x 48 will have a rso of 25 x 49...rso equaling rough stud opening....work in window manufacturing for years

[@susancoover1063]

Maybe next year put driveway markers

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Great idea!!!

[@msdaisyrv1135]

Nice progress! Thanks for sharing!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

You bet. Thank you 😊

[@OldSchoolAlaska]

👍

[@DanaUdapp]

Forget gutters in AK unless you are set on a rainwater catchment system.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

That was the plan. We’ll reattach it and switch some stuff up. If it comes off again next winter we’ll probably just scrap it.

[@melaniedriscoll2286]

Gutters can be a pain in the butt, but diverting that water especially away from the entryway I think is essential. So at least gutter the entry and exits. Catching the water in a barrel ( weighted down with a rock) is great for watering outside or putting out a fire in the pit or just whatever.... Without gutters my front entry and front stairs would be very icy spring and fall as the snow melts and also as it rains, drips and freezes. Or if not gutters some type of porch over hang that is an area where messy boots can maybe come off. The overhangs are not so vulnerable in snow storms and crazy wind too.

[@chuckhorner3758]

I guess eventually the driveway will just melt...that's a solution

[@ouralaskahomestead]

That’s the plan at this point. Craigs taking layers off each day as they soften with the sun and rain.

[@KrissBartlett]

it looks alot better now with that windows in good job both of you loved the dogs were coming up to the camera first window there i love the Grissly hahah was fun

[@siwbye4098]

❤

[@70qq]

🤘

[@mikek1090]

Tractor with bucket and blower would be lot better

[@ouralaskahomestead]

It sure would!!!

[@melaniedriscoll2286]

Hi, with all the snow you know you'll contend with, I'd suggest making sure you have a bigger plow than the red jeep-truck small plow. Here in Northern Minnesota at least one member of the family has a big truck and a big plow. Let's you be more independent. Also maybe when you get time widen your driveway so you don't have to worry about slipping off the edge. Just will make your life easier. :)

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks for the tips!

[@IzzaMeanCat]

Not sure who is crazier, the dogs or the husband. 🤔😸😹

[@ouralaskahomestead]

At this point, probably me for dealing with all of them for all these years 😂

[@IzzaMeanCat]

@@ouralaskahomestead Yep, makes sense you got outta the atv when snowplowing. 👏😁🇱🇷

[@artmartin1913]

Look at your window now that you have it sealed. The white part you still see is the measurements you should have used, not the flange too.

[@MikeWillis-sp6vj]

Is your truck not four-wheel-drive they are you could drive right on down to your house

[@ouralaskahomestead]

They are both 4x4 but the snow is too deep. They just sink to the frame.

[@anietahurler4014]

Trotz Silikon müsst ihr die zu kleben

[@trevorclayton6247]

Congrats! Windows are in.👍 Hey, I will be in Homer Thursday the 2nd -Sunday the 5th. I would love to see your place or just meet for a coffee ☕️ my treat!and bounce some ideas off of you as I look forward to building a very similar design. I’ll send you an email with my contact info.😎

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Look forward to meeting you!

[@marieparks5674]

New subscriber, are you living in the cabin full time?

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes, we’ve been in it since July last year with the exception of a couple months in TN helping family rebuild their burnt home.

[@frankhanes8005]

Good job on the new windows the house is coming along nicely. Any good welding shop should be able to fab up a new and heavier frame for your plow.

[@COORS-7]

Why are you driving the plough soo fast. Looks like you are beating it up than ploughing

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Didn’t have chains and couldn’t get traction. Only way to move it was with momentum. We’ll be here at the start of winter to keep it under control this year.

[@brendamoncrief4459]

Can't you ask your neighbor to plow you out..He said all you got to do is ask

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Roy absolutely would if he could but he doesn’t have a plow. Mother Nature is doing a pretty good job.

[@lucyl2770]

A BROKEN plow isn’t helping anything!