It's DEMO DAY

The renovation on our old mobile home starts today ,with a whole mess of our friends who showed up to help us get it started!! We accomplished SO much more than we expected, and we are totally blown away!
We can't thank our friends enough for supporting and helping us on our journey, so please go check them out!
Justin Rhodes: / @thejustinrhodesshow
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Art & Bri: / @brifromscratch
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[@marygoat8651]

If every community was like the homesteading community what a wonderful world this would be

[@HladniSjeverniVjetar]

Hey, sometimes all you need is a first step and show by example.

[@davidhickenbottom6574]

That's how America became what we are. We have lost most of it sadly. One friend at a time. Connect with as many like minded and not so like minded people.

[@keandric2765]

Hear Hear :)

[@majesticmojo3823]

Amen

[@goatgirl61]

That is the truth ❤️👍

[@anwenroberts975]

This episode made me feel overwhelmed with joy, watching everyone come together. Wonderful

[@HeartinessApproach]

So appropriate that you get to experience what we did. No one deserves it more. We love you.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

We had such a great time helping out and are so glad that we could be a blessing to you. It was such an awesome day!!

[@toilthesoilhomestead]

So happy. It brought tears to my eyes to see the community of love that has been built. Another house built of love.

[@missmartpants2269]

Me too! God bless!

[@digarcia1890]

Me three...tears

[@joannefargo2455]

I guess I am a bit of a softy but I actually had tears in my eyes watching the video. Seeing a community come together to help a family’s dream come true and the smile on your faces was amazing on so many levels. Keep on truckin’! It is great to see your channel growing like a weed!! 😀😜

[@missmartpants2269]

Me too!😊 God bless!

[@nancymweasel6561]

I did as well. My heart was so full of joy

[@deannakinsman6790]

Me too❣❣

[@elizabethannpesco9781]

So I’m not the only one crying here. This is COMMUNITY people. Wonderful to see. God bless this venture!

[@BryansGMa]

It’s so nice that your neighbors are so kindly helping you . There should be more people like that. Good friends are hard to find in city living.

[@LumnahAcres]

Demo day is always a fun time. So excited for y’all. Wish we lived 16 hours closer. You made quick work of that. Can’t wait to see your plans for your new house

[@HeartinessApproach]

Now you know how it feels to be overwhelmed by love in action. You started this Homesteader Reaction movement and it came home to help you when you could really use it. Very happy for you.

[@rebeccapettifer6553]

We were 18 and 20 when we married and bought a very very old home. It was so overgrown with brush that the only way you could get in the house was the front door. 30 family and friends and just people stopping by in our small town to see what was happening joined in to clear the brush - trees - bricks - an old car- tore down an old shed that was dangerous. Burned so much junk (The police stopped by and asked to not burn any more than the pile we were burning! Ha! we kept it small but burned all day) They left an apple tree and a row of bushes new the road. It was done in ONE day! I still feel humbled and grateful to all of those people back in 1970. I praise God that you are experiencing that same love from your friends. So excited for your family.. This is going to be a great homestead! I can feel your excitement and I know you can do it! Love your little boys. We had 3 boys and 1 daughter and the blessings I keep receiving from them in incredible!

[@Honey-_bee]

I love how the community comes in to help. Just like back in the day. So sweet

[@weloverescuedogs2820]

That kiss, hug and squeal of pure joy at the end was the best part!! What an amazing blessing for y’all!! Your happiness is contagious; I’m sitting here smiling from ear to ear and want to go kiss my hubs. Lol. 🥰🥰

[@janicewheeler4446]

Who doesn't love demo day. What great helpers you had. Unbelievable the amount of work y'all got done! Peace and love♡♡

[@tsholty9689]

Community like this is what homesteading is all about. Since I have really been diving deep into the world of homesteading, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and the connected areas, I have realized that the community is very tight knit. This is part of the reason why we are starting the path to getting out of the city and out in the sticks, the culture of suburbia is a downward spiral. Seeing everyone come together to help demo the house is just proof that as long as you are a good person GREAT things will happen. All of the people that showed up are amazing people, and would no doubt drop what they are doing to help a friend, and we need more of that in this world. I strive to have such great friendships and community surrounding myself.

[@cassityart7001]

The Homesteading Community ROCKS! A like minded motivated group of people sharing in the excitement you all have for your future lifestyle. Lovely. ❤️🌱

[@kamranshahzad5775]

One thing that I'm noticing is Ben actually looks happy now like he smiles more than before. Also Ben and meg are like made for each other they look soooo good and complete together 😊😊😊😍❤

[@kgs2127]

@@Bennybob01 BEAUTIFUL!

[@terryoneal4565]

What y'all just experienced is old fashion southern neighbors coming to help out any way they can.

[@mishalea]

So great to see so many familiar faces in the homesteading community!!!💚

[@bethydurbin6796]

Stupid excited for all your progress!! Thanks to all the homesteading community for helping!! Hugs

[@CountryViewHomestead]

I feel so lonely now lol. It's awesome that so many people have rallied around to help and support you!

[@kennethgibbons2487]

Came across your page by chance a couple of weeks ago when you were first driving to your land. I'm 70 and from New Zealand and I love to see this sort of positivity... I hope it all pans out for you and your family. So great to see your friends rally round to help you with your project. I'm also a Christian and pray that God will bless you all - it's great to not have to listen to foul language and I'm excited to look forward to future progress.

[@kellygreen8255]

I’m not crying...well, maybe a little bit. This is kind of like an old fashioned barn raising in reverse. Love, love, love every single family who came out to help you! This is community at its best!

[@gailstritzel9066]

Omgosh, I loved this video!!! It reminds me of the old barn raising days when neighbors got together and accomplished so much and all helped each other. I have to admit I got teary eyed when y'all were talking at the end of the video. It's so refreshing to see how much you appreciated the help you got.

[@staceywinchel6205]

That is amazing teamwork! Congratulations!!! Great friends to have ❤️

[@marciajenkins819]

You are such an easy family to love. You draw people to you naturally. So glad it was a wonderfully productive day.

[@eileenpalumbo6578]

The beauty of friends helping friends is something money can't buy! The world is still a wonderful place no matter what the news tells us each night. God bless.

[@patmaier6917]

What a group of friends. You can’t go wrong with friend like this. Congratulations. To all.

[@dollyperry3020]

I love,love, love seeing people work together. As my Mama used to say" Many hands make light work "! So happy for you!

[@selahhomestead-ish3316]

Oh my! No words! This community is a special one! ❤

[@balconygarden3902]

I love how this homesteading community comes together to support and encourage. Terrific people, each and every one. Praying for continued success in your renovation and wellbeing for your family.

[@martymcfly5842]

I can't imagine that woman ever has a bad day. God I so wish more people could be like you.

[@ralphgresham6327]

When you go back with sheetrock understand that the mobile is not made to support 1/2" sheetrock weight. Only use 3/8" or 1/4". Siding: you have masonite siding. YOU can use L.P. siding DON'T USE HARDY BOARD "WEIGHT". Mobile homes are not built to add weight. Are design for a set amount only. The external walls are not well supported. I was in the mobile home moving & repair business for years. If you need to talk about them I will help any way I can. Can't help in person live in Texas also two strokes. If you need advice drop me a line.

[@meanjoegreen4925]

watch this channel ""Out in the Country """" he'll show you how to do it right

[@rebeccapettifer6553]

God Bless You! That is a wonderful offer. So kind of you!

[@sandrabentley1420]

We just renovated our double wide, professionally and he used 1/2" sheetrock. 1/4" would have been way too flimsy. Our mobile is on a very heavy steel frame . Are you talking about very early mobiles?

[@nancymweasel6561]

@@sandrabentley1420 He must be. The old ones are "mobile" homes and cannot take much weight such as 1/2" sheetrock or shingles unless they have the proper support for structure.

[@ralphgresham6327]

You need to check your drop from weight from the fame to outside walls. YOU may need to add blocking to outside edge of home. If you have a metal roof never use silicone calking it is an acid based WILL EAT through metal of roof may take 3 to 5 years but it will. Don't belive me put a bead on window glass wait 18 to 24 mo's you will see a frosting of glass from acid. Many people LISSION to home builder's they know a lot but mobile's are a different bread of cat. Some thing's are the same but not all. I grew up working on house's. After my father was disabled with cancer. STARTED working on mobiles the man I worked for learned from a man who had been in the business for 30 + YEAR'S. When I worked for him he had been doing mobiles for 18 years. I WORKED ON MOBILES for 20 + years. I have nothing to gain from BS- ING you if you don't belive me DON'T. Good luck.

[@dorisgreenberg2811]

Praise the Lord for all the help!! I knew these people would come together for you! May the Lord bless all for giving so sacrificially. Blessed? Yes!

[@mandiocaf1]

Doris Greenberg amen !

[@sammiewatson6957]

This is why I love this community I can't even get my adult kids come help us paint, great job y'all

[@cynthiahamblin-perry5880]

How amazing! So many wonderful, familiar faces - like an Amish barn raising! This homesteading community is really a blessing! This is what community is all about - this is what is lacking in the world today. So happy for you! You are going to make an amazing home here for your family!

[@annetteandhercrafts]

I can see Luke 6:38 coming true in your lives. "Practice giving, and people will give to you. They will pour into your laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing. For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return.” You've been givers. The "no questions ask/without reserve" givers. And now you'll be the receivers. God blessings coming full circle.♥

[@Cynical1800]

Ohhhhh man, the Rhodes and the Fit Farmer showed up to help you. The Crocker Homestead is crazy jealous at this point. Maybe they'll make another video on their volunteering experience.

[@carmenarroyo9235]

cynical1800 he he he good one!

[@reganmalcolm9395]

It warms my heart to see how welcoming the Homesteading community is in NC. You guys certainly chose the right spot to plant your seeds. My hope is the pendulum swings back the other way and we go back to neighbors helping neighbors again. I've loved following your adventure, wishing you all the best 😊

[@troyeager8877]

I know the feeling. Our church family helped us finish our basement so we could have my brother inlaw move in with us instead of a nursing home. Thank God for caring people and good community's!

[@hannahperson717]

Wow! What a blessing. I got teared up with joy for you:0)

[@lovintexas2730]

"Yea, yea, it's coming together!" says Ben as he knocks a wall down. 😂

[@keithprinn6900]

love the community of friends and like minded individuals all helping out and sharing their labour skills and experiences

[@FarmAlarm]

*NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A COLLABORATION*

[@juliedeweese-robertshaw1087]

Keep on trucking. Man I'm digging watching you starting from scratch. Loving it!! You are a beautiful family! Can't wait to see what you do!

[@redwoodgal]

💐❤️💐 Love seeing the LOVE wash over all of you!🕊

[@MakingLemonadeFromLemons]

So happy for you all and it was great that the KZbin Homesteading community in NC came out to meet your needs. I love being a North Carolinian. ❤

[@schaefercofarm2584]

Just good people helping good people. I grew up in that world. I miss it SO, SO mutch. I'm typing this thrue blurry eyes. Because of my oxigen depletion and breathing issues i got something don to day saw this and my lungs closed. lol

[@elizabethranstrom6800]

So darn excited to be first! I am so blessed on your behalf that all these wonderful people have rallied around you, just as you have been so helpful and encouraging to those on your journey! I am so totally excited for this adventure, thanks for letting us be part☺️

[@robinsilvers362]

You guys , this made me cry. You all helping one another. Now this is how people are to be. Thank God there are still real people left in the world. Your parents have to be so proud.

[@nearlyorganicnoshing2798]

HOW AMAZING!!! The homestead community do things the way they should be done. Everyone helping each other, is a beautiful thing. Wish we lived closer. So happy for you guys.

[@paulrice1918]

Having a friend is so special, having a whole group of friends is priceless. I have followed Art and Bri for a little while and they are so representative of what people living there do. What you experienced was love, love for their fellow neighbors. What a blessing you two received paid for by a thank you. I live in rural PA and the same thing occurs here too.

[@JerryGDawg56]

I firmly believe that what goes around comes around, and y’all are the very highest quality of folks! I absolutely love y’all and wish you the absolute very best!

[@BonneTerreHomestead]

So happy for you and proud of our Homesteading community that stepped up to help out!! ❤️

[@elainejohnson6866]

This was such a huge blessing!! Not only to all of you who helped but for those of us who couldn't!!! So thankful for you all! Blessings to each and everyone of you!! Love your journey Hollers!!!

[@threescoreandmore5617]

Oh yeah, tears of joy for you. This community is gracious and giving. Your love and joy is contagious.

[@smm1583]

That's awesome how everyone came out and helped you! That is a perfect example of what humanity and friendship is supposed to be about!

[@jessiec1044]

So happy to see the NC homestead community stepping up to help y'all. Blesses my heart. So excited to see what's next.🔨

[@virginiabarefootgardener3677]

I have tears in my eyes and a full heart knowing that you have some wonderful friends that would not hesitate to give you a helping hand when you need it. You have been such a blessing to others without expecting anything in return. What goes around comes around and what a blessing it is when a community of friends, old and new, come together to help each other out. They all did an amazing job on the house and yards and the food looks amazing. The scriptures say "What we have been blessed with by God we should be a blessing to for others." And, "Who ever brings blessings will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. " God bless you and your family as you go along this journey and thank you for taking us along for the ride. I am so excited for you. ❤

[@cheriehartley2733]

There are still people with human kindness. All the help was awesome. So proud for you guys. Prayers.

[@rotton7013]

Congrats to y'all. I'm a born and raised NC boy from the foothills. I started my dream home in Horry County SC about 10 years a go with and old farmhouse and 12 acres. You're whole family will be blessed with sucess.

[@telyeash4155]

That is the definition of Godly, friends, pay it forward, awesome video, so excited for the journey, your blessed and you bless others

[@Noname-cn4ly]

You are soooo blessed to have all those people show up and help…….a month(at least) of work done in one day! Amazing people!

[@bettinah.7429]

Wow!! What awesome wonderful friends. This spirit of help and community has been spreading here among the KZbin Homesteaders.

[@christineharrison4659]

You guys deserve it you have helped other's so much it's the universe returning to you just a little of what you have put out. May God bless you guys and your homestead sending love from NJ ❤️ xoxoxo 💞 ❣️

[@andreahaar60]

I love Art and Bri. They are such a great family. Bri is super woman!

[@farmerbak3r]

andreahaar60 I was so excited to see them there!

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

ART AND BRI ARE TOP, AMAZING BEAUTIFUL GENEROUS PEOPLE

[@stephaniechavez9422]

so happy for you guys. what happened in your day is the definition of friends and caring. all of you rock!

[@keandric2765]

I thinks it's SO neat how there's such an awesome little homesteading community that's formed in that part of the country :))

[@SuesSecretGarden3]

Alright !!!Teamwork makes the Dream work .Great friends to have be bless. You are not in your journey alone.

[@louistyler6766]

I recently found your videos and absolutely love them. Keep up the good work and good luck on the homestead!

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Thank you so much!!

[@ryanscott2548]

@@TheHollarHomestead You should monetize you videos, every dollar earned will help along your journey

[@connierifenburg9758]

I just found them also and have been binge watching back all the way from their plantings in CA to their nationwide travels to the day they found this property and then put the offer in. What fun to see a young couple come through such momentous decisions and changes and to come to their new beginnings. May God bless you richly in all your endeavors. I will repeat to you what I said to bobblehead homestead just today; Al from Lumnah acres said that when things seem overwhelming.. think about. “How do you eat an elephant? ...... One piece at time”. And then smile as you take your next bite.🍀☺️😊👍

[@jeaniepartridge6701]

You are so blessed to be a part of the hardworking and loving homestead community. God bless all who showed such love and concern for your family. We have done 4 houses.

[@WandaKay4u2c]

Ben & Meg YOU are reaping what you have sown. Good harvest! May your tribe increase. So blessed to cheer you on!

[@OurHappyTribe]

We are so excited to be on this journey with you! We are starting out our homesteading life out here in Australia. You guys are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing the process with us all 👍🏼

[@kanganoroo3849]

Friends are wonderful!! PLEASE share the campground info, if your hosts are ok with that.

[@beccag3871]

They seem like great people, and I'm sure everyone would like to get them some business.

[@helenaddison1]

Yes please share the campground info . Name and location . This was amazing to watch . God is good .And His children have his heart , do this kind of good .

[@carlamullenberg1029]

I am not surprised by the help you received from this group of Homesteaders they are an amazing community and planting your roots amongst these people will only strengthen it more. In your journey to find your homestead you have jumped in and helped so many people and this just goes to show how much you all mean to so many. Now it is your turn to accept help from others. I know how humbling it is to receive help from others when you would rather give and I have had to learn to accept it with grace and a full heart and not to rob someone of the joy to help you for all you have done for them. Sleep well tonight as tomorrow is going yo be another new and exciting day at Hollar Homestead.

[@fredachase5193]

Awesome!!!! A community of loving people who are willing to help!!! What a gift!! I grew up in a family like this.....the children will carry on this legacy of helping and giving!!!

[@morganmay1]

I couldn't keep the tears at bay during the vid. God is truly good and His blessing are great. I'm so happy for you and your family. Lot's of hugs and prayers coming your way!

[@glyndeenschiavoni6327]

God is amazing all the time! I’m so glad that everyone stepped up to help you, especially after all the love you have shown to everyone else. So happy for you!😘😘😘

[@jackieburnett6881]

What an amazing community effort!you do not see that happening much anymore!! Friends are wonderful!

[@jjo5375]

Its a great planet when people actually CARE for each OTHER! : )

[@danghormley6722]

What a blessing! Good friends, good food and hard work. What more could a person ask for! May the Lord bless your new homestead!

[@debramurray5132]

That's wonderful alot of friends came to help you all, AMAZING!!!

[@bettyblouin1392]

Your joy and community brought tears of joy to my eyes! You deserve all that love and friendship. Love and blessings. Thanks for letting us take part in your adventures.

[@marilynray5797]

Awesome helpers! You guy's are amazing! Great friends! Can't wait to see what comes next.

[@corinnem]

Why do I get so happy when I see your vids pop up? Congrats on the start of your new life!

[@karenhernke281]

That is what you call some major progress!!! Nice job everyone.

[@adventureismymiddlename3736]

What an amazing community you have built around you. I am constantly amazed by the homesteading community, and how they are coming together to help each other.

[@JanColdwater]

Congrats to you guys! The homesteading community ROCKS! My kind of ppl! 👍❤️

[@vickigill6825]

What a great community you have found! What a blessing. Love to you all from Texas.

[@jaynemar1]

How thrilling for you! Start over with new walls, new rooms where and how you want them! Clean slate! Let’s design!

[@lindapolle1665]

Doc Grannie's helps: Planning and design is easy with the following tools: Lay out rooms with painter's tape. This gives you eye-feedback and a feel for the actual space [size and shape], and the tape is easy to change. This also works for laying out hanging cabinets. Make a drawing to go in your Project Binder. Make paper [or cardboard] patterns of things which will take up floor space e.g., washer & dryer. Thus you will see how things will fit together [note door swings] AND be able to make sure traffic lanes will work with ease. Write the name and measurements in BIG letters on the patterns. Photos are a help.

[@lindapolle1665]

Doc Grannie's color nail down trick Pick a "color-key" for each room. A color-key is an item [shirt, vase, figurine, picture, etc.] which you like the colors of. Then when you have to face the 2000 colors at the paint or carpet store, you wip out your color-key, and KNOW immediately what will and not work in that room. Keep the color-keys along with other samples of things to match in a box [I like file boxes], and you are loaded to shoot down perfect colors for your home.

[@washingtonlass]

I love this so much! It's like a barn raising! What a great community! So glad you guys are finally home!

[@sonyagregory5711]

How very special to have so many friends like these. This is the way you do it, people. With joy and love in your hearts working together to help you all take that next step to reclaim your forever homestead. Art & Bri, Justin & Rebekah, Jason & Lorraine, Mike & Lacie, Stacey, all the kids and others coming out to pitch in and kick this redo up a big notch! I can't imagine how this feels to your heart!!! However the only thing I don't understand is... Why did you get rid of the gold bathroom sink??? Ha! Ha! At least it wasn't avacado green! Lol! Just joshin you! That color is definitely from the 70's. I'm so happy to see this happen for you guys. Hurry! I can't wait for the next video!!! God Bless All Of You!😊❤🙏🙏🙏

[@WildWonderfulOffGrid]

Wow you guys killed it!! How satisfying to watch that demo! The new property is awesome and has some much potential! Congrats guys ☺

[@claybankhomestead375]

Such an Awesome Community!!!Homesteaders are the Best.God Bless Each and Everyone Of Yall 😁

[@householdlogistics]

WOW! Congratulations on all the fantastic progress made on the old mobile home. WELL DONE, to all those friends that came alongside the Hollar Family and made this happen. What a fantastic example you have all set before the wider world community. Love indeed in action. WELL DONE!

[@terelhutto8604]

makes one want to look up, raise our hands and say, Thank You Lord!, with joy in our hearts

[@thehatfieldpreppers1502]

It takes a village. Or a whole lot of Friends. So happy for you all. God bless.

[@ildaavelar6494]

I love when Community gets together to help each other so much ❤️

[@patriciaherman6499]

Say what you want about small communities, but when someone needs help they're there to help. Blessings to all the people who came. Now you can put your stamp on it. Exciting can't wait to see more.😎🇺🇸

[@tracyjohnson5731]

So happy for you. Love how everyone in the homesteading community came to lend a hand.