IT'S A BLOODY MESS at the Off-Grid Homestead

[@MountainBeaches]

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[@John-fj3qw]

Norm put guttering and a drain pipe on you building then you can direct the water away.

[@matthewnasci2646]

Can carve hard ground with the corner of the bucket. Spin the turret and dig perpendicular to the tracks and tilt the whole machine so the bucket is on an angle to the ground.

[@MountainBeaches]

Hey thanks!

[@RetiredLovingIt]

Glad you were able to get the water away from the building!

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks

[@rv2travel]

Great job Norm! Best time to work on fine drainage is when it rains. You'll get it dress up when it drys up. 👍👍

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks!

[@AnthonyWilbanks-l5h]

Looks like you need some gutters so to have the water flow away from your building !!😊

[@sandras1524]

I agree, and maybe a French drain.

[@kathykeene2092]

It’s a great adventure! Good for you!!!!

[@522Dusty]

Hello Norm; Just started catching up on watching your channel. When you built the 'barn-condo' building and cleared the land, there is not enough area for all the runoffs. If you create a storm retention pond 1/2 the area of your concrete slab, and approx 3 feet deep, this will help.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks!

[@loragunning5394]

In some ways it's fortunate you were able to observe/study your site's run-off patterns during a fairly heavy rain, as all the problem areas very quickly become apparent. Yeah, it makes a big mess doing earth moving under those conditions, but again the silver lining is that you can almost immediately see what is working and what isn't. And as much as I hate to bring this up, once you have positive drainage away from the building, and flow streams established, you'll need to give thought to erosion prevention measures.

[@MountainBeaches]

Very true. Thanks.

[@matthewnasci2646]

No matter how much drainage you create it will likely be overwhelmed on occasion. Mother nature keeps us in our place.

[@MountainBeaches]

Very true

[@pennystrough5746]

Never know Idaho got that much rain in the winter. I agree with tile for drainage way for the barndo and/or gutters and collect water for gardens. The water collection might freeze in the winter, and I might send it to the well instead.

[@MountainBeaches]

Very true!

[@hansmuller9121]

Hello you two. If you were to install gutters on your building, there would be no washouts on the building and you could also collect the rainwater, for example if you wanted to create a garden. Greetings from Berlin

[@ladykfirst]

Yea that’s what I asked

[@MountainBeaches]

Very true just haven’t had time for that yet. Can’t do it all at once, right?

[@hansmuller9121]

True, Rome wasn't built in a day. I just thought that like many of you in the States, you don't install gutters, but in our country they are on almost every building. I only left them on our bakery because the roof isn't that big. Greetings from Berlin@@MountainBeaches

[@MountainBeaches]

@@hansmuller9121 Every building I have ever owned in the USA has had rain gutters as do most of the buildings I see. Maybe there are parts of the US that don't have them but my experience is that rain gutters are pretty standard on most buildings. We'll probably add them to our barndo at some point down the road.

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@robertdoyen5434]

Norm for the win 😊. Great job 👏. Thanks From Wisconsin

[@williamparker2862]

When you park that excavator, put it on some boards to keep the tracks from freezing to the ground. You can break the rubber tracks.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks for the tip

[@billybrown1979]

it look lie ya'll had a mess and a lot of rain. try to keep dry and don't get sick. be bless. SAVANNAH TN.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks 🙏

[@shaynebowen5436]

Love your channel!! We have been binge watching all your episodes. What a tremendous story. Admire both of you! All the best. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story!

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@davidbertram4608]

Great job Norm, thanks for keeping us updated.love seeing the property

[@MountainBeaches]

You bet

[@katherineb.3140]

Great job! How fortuitous it was that ya’ll were there when it was raining! Killing two birds with one stone. It’s an enormous amount of work developing raw land. Much respect to you both! God bless!

[@MountainBeaches]

Hi Katherine. Thanks!

[@KJSvitko]

Large roof over hangs are beautiful and protect the doors, windows and siding from rain and moisture damage. Water is the enemy of buildings. Architects and home builders need to bring back large roof over hangs

[@MountainBeaches]

So true. Our overhang is not large but it’s large in comparison to what the builder wanted to do. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tonilimas5323]

Add gutters and a water catchment system!

[@OFFGRID_Trucker]

Or dig a pond. He's got the tools. front loader and mini ex..

[@garrygrant2827]

Hi norm an kim norm you need a narrow bucket with ripper teeth. Start of from ground level dropping down 3 inches then pull back away from building then deeper 6 inch deep pull back 3 feet then deepen cut channel to 18 inches just like big steps down away from the building then cut 2 inch diagonal cuts in between so water can constantly drain . Over the winter you may need to lean them out as silting can happen . Then in the spring you can put I proper drainage culverts to have permanent solutions can do the same in area where ever water is pooling till spring time. I know its a swampy mess as rapid thaw can cause a lot of damage when deep snow and frozen get snow blower attachment for tractor and keep snow level low that way when rapid thaw happens there is less run off just a few suggestions as this has worked for me many times as water can do huge damage to property and best to prevent lovely video hope you both ars keeping well and I am enjoying your journey .

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks Garry

[@jacktritten608]

Take pictures now and in the spring/summer fix the grade along with some large down spouts on the roof with pipe taking it 4/5 feet away from building.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks for the input

[@2ACraig]

I agree with everyone stating you need gutters and directional drains. I would also add, you need to put gravel down and culverts all the way around the building.

[@MountainBeaches]

Agreed. Just haven’t gotten to that yet. Lots of projects still to come.

[@cherylhabgood3987]

PNW requires gutters and drain pipes. And you could collect that rain water for irrigation, etc! 😀

[@MountainBeaches]

Just can’t do it all at once and the barndo is far from complete 😀

[@dickhartley7090]

Stay away from the well casing with your equipment in soft ground.

[@MountainBeaches]

👍

[@randyshay7280]

Norm, I thought you had a skid steer for that job of pushing the dirt and snow?

[@MountainBeaches]

Nope. I rented a skid steer once but don't own one. Maybe one day.

[@timf6916]

Good job

[@robertfakler8564]

These conditions are absolutely the worst. When the ground is still frozen and the rain and snow melt can't soak in, it will just run and accumulate where you don't want it. You're on the right track in putting in ditches to carry it away, and I strongly recommend the advice many others have given in installing roof gutters, with downspouts you can drain away from the building.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks

[@barburich5796]

Spouting and drain pipe away from building

[@kevinsterner9490]

I have seen lots of comments about gutters. What I think is your contractor did a lousy job with the pad for the building. Should have been graded for drainage away from the building when it was built . Where you live the rain you got is not a 100 year rain. It’s pretty normal year to year

[@MountainBeaches]

The final grading was my responsibility, which I did a few months ago. The problem was the snow not allowing the water to run off.

[@karenspeer7378]

Good Morning! ☕️ ❤✨️🙋‍♀️

[@MountainBeaches]

☕️ 👋🏼

[@gymper3639]

Hey Norm, check your oil on generator. The Big Gen.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

GOD BLESS R

[@tranquilitybase6417]

Hey neighbor! Been dealing with my own roadway cleanups this week. Welcome to Idaho where it’s -20° F one week and 40F next week. I’m actually rebuilding my roof this week. Good times! Good luck!

[@MountainBeaches]

Rebuilding your roof? Wow, good luck and safe times.

[@kenvangoe9358]

Great job so far Norm at getting some relief from the monsoon rains and figuring out where your water and ponding problems are. The majority of comments say guttering water away but they forget that you have to have a path of least resistance to keep it away from the building . As with the back of the building the grade should be away from it on all sides which you are aware of. Sometimes the flow of water gives a good indication as to where it wants to go it doesn’t always take a lot to help Mother Nature out or gravity.. I’m sure both Kim and you have already decided on gutters anyway. You probably need to get the small bucket up by the implement parking in case you wish to change it out before venturing out to far. This video is almost two months old and hope you both had a great holiday time with family. Can’t wait to see what has happened over these last two months of progress. Be careful and stay safe my friends God love ❤️ ya both.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks Ken. It’s a little funny to read all the comments about adding gutters. Can’t do everything at once.

[@kenvangoe9358]

@@MountainBeachesSorry I brought up gutters guys !

[@MountainBeaches]

@kenvangoe9358 haha, no worries. We knew gutters would be the #1 comment/suggestion. 😀

[@annamaybeekman5152]

GO BIG RED GO

[@roberthillyard4234]

at last you done as i told you put caravan in side barn good

[@Damethefirst]

That tractor was SUCH a good buy. Yikes, that rain is really heavy!!

[@MountainBeaches]

You got that right!

[@tonydeeugenio1489]

Gutters n pvc extenders at the bottom of ur building

[@MultiParrothead]

I was thinking the same. Gutters and drain to sistern.

[@MountainBeaches]

Maybe one day. Can't do it all at once. 😂

[@janeforever]

We had an atmospheric river in N Central CA where we're now living & thought we were going to float away, with art of our asphalt driveway that washed out. & we know what it's like living in the cold after living 6 years in ND, trying to finish a build your own home in the winter & trying to keep the basement warm enough so it didn't heave from the 8 ft deep ground freeze depth. Best of luck keeping up with the winter challenges & upcoming spring thaw.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks

[@georgebeaulieu8908]

Good work Norm. Looks great. That was a lot of rain!

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks 👍

[@ladykfirst]

Gutters are popular for Barndo’s?

[@randyshay7280]

Be glad to see what kind of batteries you use for your power system. Lumnah acres has a good set up,have you looked at theirs?

[@MountainBeaches]

Yea, we looked very closely at that setup. It’s very nice. We had a (virtual)handshake deal with Lion Energy and then for various reasons they had to back out. We’re happy with what we ended up with and look forward to sharing it all in the future.

[@randyshay7280]

@@MountainBeaches 👍

[@peterwagenknecht9797]

Why didsn't u put gutters on the barn & either piped it away or else got a couple of large tanks saved some & piped the over flow away?.I was brought up drinking tank water straight from the tank it was delicious and I am over 72. It never did me any harm

[@MountainBeaches]

Our project isn’t done yet and obviously we can’t do everything at once. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rorygielarowski8972]

Let have that conversation about them gutters again!! Problem solved!

[@chakracoach2181]

First thought when watching the rain come off the barndo - rain gutters!

[@Damethefirst]

With all the forest there, the gutters would have to be covered or they would be full of leaves all the time

[@karenspeer7378]

Good Job Norm!! 👍👌💗

[@jessepitre7095]

Hi Norm & Kim! I’m an old Cajun man from South Louisiana probably a little older than y’all. I’m 72. Absolutely have been enjoying your channel and the build of your barndo! Norm amazed at your old the job training! LOL! 3 questions. 1) Norm next spring or summer do you plan on putting more gravel foundation around the sides of Barndo? 2) Have y’all considered putting gutters around Barndo to control the water runoff? 3) Love, Love, Love Jazz! Can you share with us what breed he is and how big will he get and does he shed? Thanks and we will continue to watch your future adventures!

[@MountainBeaches]

Welcome Jesse. Let me quickly answer your questions. 1) yes 2) yes, just haven’t had a chance to look into that yet. 3) Jazz is a Cavapoo. She doesn’t she’s and we think she’ll get to about 10-12 lbs. She’s about 9 lbs now.

[@jessepitre7095]

Thank you very much for getting back Norm! Keep up the great work! Unfortunately I think you and Kim have the right idea of going completely off grid and if I were y’all I would strongly encourage your children to join y’all soon. Thanks to the Biden Administration and the other Socialist/Communist that have infiltrated our Congress; our constitution and Republic are being severely threatened! It’s looking more and more like this Administration is pushing very hard for another Civil War! Stay safe up that my friend!

[@James-r1k]

you need put some dry well in and some orange flag were your pipe comeing from ground your see the winter and snow jim pa.

[@MountainBeaches]

Agreed

[@paulmjprinz]

Evestroughing and downspouts. The water spashes and dirties your building without them.

[@coastkat1742]

Maybe a French drain?

[@MountainBeaches]

Maybe, sometime down the road.

[@LittleMissPaisley59]

Make sure when you build your house to put gutters on it.

[@MountainBeaches]

We’re not done building the barndo so Raingutters may still happen. Just can’t do it all at once.

[@billh28025]

BE CAREFUL WITH THE EXCAVATOR, THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO DO A LOT OF SLIDING IN THE SNOW AND ICE.

[@MountainBeaches]

True.

[@SL_BA]

Great job spotting and fixing the problem areas. Love that you get out there and get it done to prevent damage to your investment. Beautiful piece of property! Roaming with Rosie sent me your way. I have a few videos to catch up on 😃

[@danmcdonagh8924]

I really thought you could see were that needed to drain , when you were grading before the snow. By the time your let you know what they see is usually to late. Hard to help when communication is delayed. All that will help. I don't see how you would get stuck any were with the excavator.😢

[@MountainBeaches]

I had it graded pretty good as I showed in an earlier video. The problem was all the snow created a dam not allowing the water to disperse.

[@debbiecarter4558]

How many baths does Jazz average in a day?...

[@MountainBeaches]

Sometimes not enough 😂

[@CrustyAbsconder]

I think your videos would be better if your camera was much further from you while you were talking.

[@MountainBeaches]

Ok

[@HomeOnWheels320MKS]

Are you venting your RV furnace outside?

[@wendyconnolly9711]

It’s been a very wet rainy winter so far here in connecticut too. Let’s hope for a drier spring and summer this year for camping.

[@danamarshall4502]

One more vote for gutters, downspouts, and rain drains to take the water where you want it to go

[@randyshay7280]

You going to add gutters to the building?

[@MountainBeaches]

Probably somewhere down the road

[@waynesimpson7706]

Why don't you have gutters on your barndomian?

[@MountainBeaches]

Because we’re still building it and haven’t gotten to that project yet 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@1pointcalvinist]

What breed of dog do you have?

[@MountainBeaches]

Cavapoo

[@hansjoubert1952]

Hi Norm, Marty mentioned you in his latest video by introducing you as his friend. I had a look at you videos and it struck me how negative the titles are. That is not fitting for a friend of Marty.

[@MountainBeaches]

Marty and Julie are great people. Thanks for watching. BTW, we don't look at our titles as negative, more like intriguing. There's a big difference but thanks for the input.

[@darwinfranzen7043]

I enjoy the content but it would have more meaning if it wasn't more than a month old.

[@MountainBeaches]

Why is that? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JOSEPH-y5r3i]

YOU NEED GUTTERS AS YESETRDAY

[@MountainBeaches]

True but can’t do it all at once right 🤷🏻‍♂️