Intruders at Off-Grid Cabin! Chainsaw Chores & Atlantic Ocean

Building an Off-Grid Homestead one Day at a Time
00:27 Intruder No. 1
01:35 Taking down 2 trees for a new Build
03:27 Hello Chainsaw! Fireproofing the Land Day 1
06:22 Intruders No. 2 are Eating my Wood Cabin
08:33 Not the safest thing I've ever done - Fireproofing Day 2
10:55 Bike Tour
11:56 Building a Bridge over the Creek from local Materials
16:01 Final Push for Chopping the Mimosas! Day 3
18:13 a New Morning - Preparing for the Woodchipper
21:00 Daytrip to the Beach - Atlantic Ocean Vibes
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[@mayafeliz]

Hi, thank you for all the tips on the mimosas and carpenter bees! I'm now motivated to build them a nice little home. The mimosas will come back, which is a pain but they also hold the steep hill together. Salt I tried last year, unfortunately didn't work!

[@arjanvogel6444]

Maybe apple vinegar will do the job of killing your mimosa.

[@Keriaria]

Hi Maya Mimosa is very good wood for heating the house You can even use it green... No need to dry it When you cut it you can use it... I used to live in Portugal and there was an area on my property where I had a lot of mimosa I let it grow and had always wood for the stove.... Because it grows fast you always have reserve It's a way of forest management Please don't use insecticides.... You're living in nature.... It's bad for the soil and plants and bees And it contaminates as well your water of the river.... For the rest well done all the work you do ! You found yourself a very nice place with a lot of potential 😊 I used to live in the Serra Estrela, near Covilha Cheers !

[@gagi9100]

@mayafelitz This is my first coment on your chanel ( i just started watching jour chanel.... but after a few monts (when i look all videos) i will commened more often... But at ghis moment i will tel you one thing end thath is: Don't ever use any non organic pesticide (or fungicid or herbicid) P.S..: sorry for the bad English P.S.: no.2: i have a specific knowledge (self educed) about organic food, about relasionships in nature... but i don't know anything about carpenter bees... this vifeo is one year old and i am sure (beaucose your a smart girl) that you ate do reserche and find a adekvat solution fir that problem

[@Valcour]

There is a clear paint or solvent that will protect your wood from insects. It's called xylophene. As far as the mimosas, if you drill a large hole into the stumps and fill them with salt, they will die.

[@zyaicob]

Does this work generally for most trees? I've got some invasive trees all over and it would be nice not to have to hoe out the roots

[@dawkinswashere--tcg9199]

For the carpenter bees, you can build a house for them very easily (or buy a few) to give them an easier spot to make their home. Such good pollinators! It's like a bird house but only two walls and filled with pieces of bamboo or some other material to give them hollow straws to wiggle into. Best of luck!

[@vaibhawmeena131]

No don't invite them around

[@SDOV8]

Maya you are an inspiration. Mimosas are close to impossible to eradicate and they proliferate very quickly. I have tried and claiming victory in the spring, soon saw new shoots in other areas of the garden. Getting tree killing poisons helps but not 100%. What seems to slow them down is to cut them down (leave them in place) drill holes pour poison and then cover the area with tarps for a full season. Not pretty but it is worth a try. Be careful using them as wood mulch because they do carry seeds.

[@juliehurley9795]

Maya I love your energy and love of life, your videos always make me smile. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise in Portugal.

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you Julie! I love to share it with all of you 🌻

[@AlongThePathsOfNature]

Excelent episode. The snake can be big, but she's even more afraid of you. And she eats rats and other pests, so is good to have it around. Excelent battle against the mimosas! Keep it up! 💪 ❤s from Castelo Branco region!

[@JTTW1455]

You’re so brave to take on such a project on your own. . Thanks for taking us to the beach!

[@DavidSmith-tu6jd]

I realize this is some way back in your distant past, but as I'm binge watching since finding you channel, it's new to me. I do have a possible solution to your Mimosa issue. I don't know your opinion on livestock on your property so will say no more than Goats. They can do quite well on a Mimosa diet. They keep on top of maintenance for you plus you could end up with a drop of milk and superb cheese. Hope that helps. Good luck.

[@samspencer7765]

I'm always amazed at what you do

[@timspoor]

Good tip!

[@salimufari]

Yes a Mesh Visor is the preferred way to go. Most heavy timber workers use them for the same reasons. Stay safe out there in the bush Maya.

[@StephanePlaisance]

Cond all of it, take one with integrated ear protections, it is hot to wear but you want to ear that river in the future

[@StephanePlaisance]

For sttripping branches, prefer a billhook to a strait machete or ax, it slips less and is more precise and little less hasardous (only little though,)

[@timspoor]

Maya you are a bad ass! I love your video and story telling of your hard work but also fun times :)

[@albert2395]

I personally am anti chemical use, but there are stump killing chemicals. I suppose as a one-off use, it wouldn't be so bad. Plus your Canna Lillies look really nice! There is a really nice one called Tropicana and a dark leaved one, called Tropicana Black. Good luck with all your endeavours!😊😊😊

[@ianarch6239]

We had a similar problem with willow in the UK. Systemic weedkillers like glyphosate will kill the stumps and not leave any chemical residue. Also, if it's painted on there is no over spray to flowers that could affect insect life, and all the drama about it possibly bring a carcinogen is only from breathing it from the air when sprayed.

[@felixbertobunda4097]

a wonderful journey...you are pressing forward and making it harder but I love your perseverance and patience in all things...

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

Wow how cool it is going to the beach....so nice ❤ just a reminder, these bamboos have deep roots an I you want to eliminate it’s growing you need to deep,it out...they grow very fast, especially during rain season 😉

[@conniechuha3113]

I'm clearing some beds on the side of my house of stubborn yucca plants. Digging and digging to make a nice place for flowers and veggies. So frustrating, but your videos offer inspiration and encouragement. ❤

[@dweamy1]

Gosh Maya you did an amazing job with cutting down the mimosa trees. I do 2nd what someone else said on here to have a mesh face and eye protecting hat. You really don't want to have wood or anything hitting you in the face or eyes. I hope you manage to get the wood chipper. So glad you got to enjoy the beech too.

[@Esther_In_SoCal]

Hi Maya! Greetings from San Diego, California! We have beaches that look similar to yours. Tidepools with mussels, sea anemone and crabs. It so much fun to explore.

[@CourtneyMathieson-i1m]

Well done for the bridge 😀

[@briancoerver9410]

Maya love the videos you needed a suggestion on controlling the overgrowth...triclopyr mixed with kerosene. effective kill of everything you spray it on for two years before other vegetation returns If applied topically just to the stumps it wont harm surrounding grasses. depending on how big diameter the stump is, paint it on with a old paint brush or using a spray bottle with a directional spray not a diffuse spray

[@courtenaybotterill5591]

We are south from your location, the water board collects all the garden waste, generally for free! May be worth asking some questions to your neighbours.

[@karenabendshien846]

Maybe you can make a waddle fence from the Mimosa wood? Great job!

[@Rbmc2611]

I love your enthusiasm and happiness. You’re a hard worker. Enjoy your show.

[@kevinfisher1632]

Maya you have a wonderful piece of utopia to call your own, keep on doing your own thing , but keep us informed.

[@theseaglasscompany]

My weekly fix, thank you for sharing all your hard work and as you can guess from my name, I loved the beach scene too. ❤

[@lindawilliams4902]

Maya, I love seeing your progress and your place is so beautiful!! Maybe if you put some eucalyptus branches with leaves on and around the cabin the bees might leave it alone?

[@spmbuiltin]

You could’ve just put in a pvc culvert in that creek bed and just put soil over it to create a land bridge which will be more sturdy and last longer 👍

[@Hegen601]

Ich habe 5 Jahre in Portugal gelebt und gearbeitet. Wunderschön! Was du nicht machen solltest, das Feuerholz am Holzhaus lagern! Die Holzfresser kommen aus dem Todholz. Du musst das umlagern in einer Entfernung von mindestens 5 Metern . Viel Erfolg!

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid Maya 😇💗💗💗 love and bless you all in divine light.

[@joeaspin9406]

Enjoy your off grid property. We go to Portugal regular my wife and I. We live in Belfast. Take care and keep the videos coming

[@D.I.sgusted]

Phew! For a moment I thought I was going to get a militia together to save Maya from intruders!

[@mayafeliz]

😄

[@1978danielTaylor]

You work very hard! You have a beautiful home !

[@carol07643]

It's very beautiful on your homestead!

[@Sophie-zu7zi]

are you going to plant native trees where you cut down the mimosa? because if there isn't something else planted and taking away the light, the mimosa will come back every year

[@AnnMaryJoseph]

Enjoy

[@sabineblume5341]

Du brauchst dringend einen eigenen stabilen Häcksler, mit dem Häckselmaterial kannst du dick mulchen. Das hält dir eine Menge Farn ect. vom Hals. Toller Job, aber jedes Frühjahr ist ein echter Kraftakt.

[@kululv]

You're working hard! What are you using to fill the bee wholes? maybe you can spray the wood with something natural to protect it from the bees? And I would move the dead wood from under the house because I think that attracts them.

[@shanafashyaana1]

Apply some wood polish on it. Carpenter bees won't next on the polished woods. Couple of litters will be sufficient to cover the whole area. And you can think of renovating the stone house and move there.

[@kellynbtln8234]

Beautiful video Maya so fun😄

[@gracedossantos2136]

Maya you are very brave. The place looks wonderful. 🥂🍾🇵🇹🇺🇸

[@wieslawapolak4370]

Pięknie Maya

[@helenomahony6280]

Wow, looks amazing 💪👏👏

[@tellerjones585]

Maybe build a Bee-Hotel so the Bees can live happy with you?

[@mooniepiereilly8923]

Hi Maya, I look forward so much to your videos, you have such a positive attitude. What a great adventure! I am sad that you have to deal with the carpenter bees. I hope you find a good solution for them, and a good solution to replace the mimosas or prevent them from regrowing. I love that you have so much access to water, both on your land and to the ocean. What a beautiful artistic beach. I wonder if the mussels are edible?

[@hajibloch1361]

Good morning Maya

[@fredk4136]

Another nice video, enjoy all your videos. It seems like you have more than a full time job with your land and house. 😂😮

[@t4trojans990]

I there’s something you can spray the wood with that will deter the BUGS

[@heidibear44]

You are so amazing! Cutting those trees was no mean feat. Maybe you can borrow some goats to eat up the extra greens 😊😅

[@EvAlGi]

a hous is dead wood, so is for these bees perfact :D when you paint or oil the wood the bees will stay out of it.

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

Maya, I hope you can improve on the audio quality of your recent vlogs. Your verbal narration is so important to understanding your activities and plans 👍🏻

[@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky]

Bridge is great but be careful about drinking too much wine before swimming or you will need to add hand rails.

[@comandoreci]

Espetacular, seu cantinho é perfeito!

[@100Noddy]

After you cut the mimosa, if you paint the freshly cut stump within 15 minutes with glyphosate it will prevent regrowth.

[@johannwolf1]

Haven't you heard about glyphosate? Horrible toxic stuff.

[@rosiewehner5060]

Make carpenter bee traps.lots of videos on line.

[@lindomarchagas1877]

Olá menina do sorriso mais lindo, Maya a cada dia que passa, você faz este lugar lindo ficar ainda mais lindo e incrível, com todas as melhorias nas instalações e nos arredores da sua cabana, acho que se você passar um pouco de tinta verniz poderia ajudar a tentar combater este problema com este inseto. 🙋‍♂️🇧🇷🌹

[@hilde-ruffles2010]

Maya, don't you eat the oysters by the beach? They are delicious with fresh lemons!❤

[@GiuseppeAudino797]

Thanks for this very good video Maya 👍👋 How come the carpenter bees the attack your house timber if uselessly come treated ?

[@JackmWallace]

U shood be panning for gold on the in side banks of your river that's where u will find it at try it 😮

[@MariaMoreira-wm7tn]

Fez um bom trabalho cortando as mimosas. Não use químicos, não envenene a terra e a água. A boa solução é desenterrar as raízes, todos os dias dedique algum tempo a essa tarefa. Qual é o nome da praia, onde esteve? Tem imensos mexilhões dos grandes. Espero que tenha apanhado alguns, são deliciosos e cozinham-se de uma maneira muito simples, em poucos minutos.

[@tomotoole7241]

Hi Maya good morning what that bridge needs is hand rail if you were crossing with a couple of pints of beer in you 🤣

[@winonafayejuntilla2880]

it would be great if you can make your own fishpond for consumption, btw i love your contents, i can't wait to see the outcome of this in the next years to come.

[@winonafayejuntilla2880]

sorry i commented this assuming that your not a vegetarian, but if you are a vegetarian, you can also have your very own mini mushroom farm, it is not time consuming and very low maintenance.

[@zingbear2731]

Please tell me that you considered the root structure and how it kept those slopes from land sliding

[@MelvynDunn-ci1xg]

Miya, get some strong white vinegar, it will kill the roots.melvyn

[@manipura_sun]

The amount of work you do is insane! Maybe a tractor purchase in your future?

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you! A tractor would be a dream 😎

[@FF-li6zj]

AFAIK the law says you have to remove all trees within a 50m radius around the houses..

[@hajibloch1361]

Creative Blog

[@Reet64]

Hi Maya. I wonder if thin strips of eucalyptus around the soffit area would discourage them.

[@bettybryson9637]

I suppose you’ll have trim those mimosas like that every year?!?

[@Aotruba]

Hello Maya- How did you find your property? What website did you research? Thank you

[@spezibaer]

can it be, that on your sound device is an issue about stereo and mono, because using headphones your voice is always on the left side, but music is in stereo mode, meaning i can hear it on both ears.. :)

[@mayafeliz]

Oh that's annoying, it's a problem of my camera, hope to get around to find a solution soon 🤗

[@rodrigorelvas7227]

Adorei magnifico

[@dhavaldave17]

pleas include original audio in stereo mode which you talking while recording because im watching and listening through Bluetooth and it comes on only one side of earpiece

[@peternicho]

Spray the bees with white vinegar as it chokes them to death.

[@martinazschegel6549]

🙏💟

[@mti2035]

How far is your. Gate from the main road

[@gabrielsaad2785]

I don’t think it’s a good idea to use pesticides, when your drinking water is so close.

[@everguy8891]

Hey Maya! İs it a option to use black plastic sheets so the green foliage can die off?

[@anazumballbufeira]

Where is this beach?

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

Maya! You are an over the top workhorse. BTW you should consider getting an exterminator for the wood bees. I know. I know. Toxins! Do your research on this topic, of course. But I can tell you that it’s very unpleasant to have your home deteriorating or destroyed by bugs. It may be that the wood cabin is not sustainable where you live. Check it out a bit. Wishing you the best always!

[@WhimsiesWorld]

Snakes eat the rodents so ultimately they are your friends! :)

[@CourtneyMathieson-i1m]

Google on how to get rid of the carpenters ,bees it tells you !!

[@100Noddy]

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[@americancockerspanielchannel]

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@DeniseIreland-i1q]

DON'T USE ANY PESTICIDES!!!

[@filomenacarvalho8731]

❤❤❤🇵🇹

[@gerlygorgonio408]

WHY ARE YOU SO COOL !!???

[@Mynameisthesenuts49]

That place is stunning ! I have to say tour Editing went from good to great ! Nice work ! Love from Nashville...

[@donniedjunior9059]

Your Mimosa's grow back faster then you can cut. cut-and-treat. using a high concentrate (between 20-50%), glyphosate-based solution and add in an indicator dye to keep track of what has been treated.

[@chucky6367]

Well done clearing the trees 💪 You could make some woven fences with them maybe? Also trellises for the garden.

[@adoniscortereal2666]

Olá Maya... The snake is harmless, it is not poisonous. It is called ladder snake and feeding on rats... That is, it is important for the habitat in the reduction and control of these rodent populations...

[@brynbutler8981]

Good luck with your insects. I love your music❤❤❤❤❤❤ 9:28

[@NicheCraftwithKassi]

You're so amazing and inspiring. I don't have any good tips on how to keep the mimosa from coming back, but I know if you research some native plants to your area, you could probably plant something that will compete enough with the mimosa root system that they'll start getting crowded out. It doesn't have to be trees but maybe a ground cover would do. Something for the pollinators to lure them away from your house!

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Maya, you work so hard, you will have a spectacular homestead when all completed. Hope you get more help to achieve your goal. ❤

[@alancrawford7681]

It’s soo refreshing and relaxing watching you and your channel Maya. Keep up the amazing work

[@cleigh113]

glad to see you using ear protection with equipment- unlike dude using the chainsaw with no safety gear- its nice to have no permanent ringing in the ear!

[@acs5928]

Flop flops are safety gear in both Portugal and Spain

[@udosteger]

Re. the little mimosa trees - once you seriously begin with doing your own garden, the bigger and longer ones are very practical as poles, rods and sticks for beans, tomatoes, etc etc - just remove the bark. Longterm you will only get rid of the mimosas if you either kill the tree stump (e.g. by using salt) or remove the stump(s) with most of the roots - same as with brambles.

[@HanginOutWithStan]

Lol Maya, you asked "Will it ever end?". The answer is no. So you get to be happy and have plenty to do, forever. I love your beautiful smile, which you always have.

[@c.r.p.968]

You could strip the branches and use those young mimosa trees to make a wattle fence. And then turn the branches into biochar.

[@alisonlevesley]

Love what you are doing however prefer sound of nature rather than music x

[@CourtneyMathieson-i1m]

You are very tough and clever. Well done !!

[@AM-br4ix]

I think your very lovely a woman! Love your smile and your beautiful way about you!! God Bless you Maya!!❤❤🙏🙏

[@johannwolf1]

Maybe look into tarping areas with something that starves the ground and mimosa stumps of light until everything dies, then plant a fast growing low ground cover that takes over and inhibits new mimosa shoots. I have similar problems with wild coffee and various species including lots of ficus on jungle land. It grows back faster than I can control it in the tropics. I know it's important to recut all new growth on stumps to exhaust the roots until they die. Digging up all the stumps is not really an option at this scale. (several steep hectares and a rainy season)

[@mariabjorkdahl2785]

Oj! Hjälm!.. Helmet!