IT'S OFFICIAL - THE HOME BUILD HAS BEGUN!

[@starpuss]

*Just wanted to let you guys know!* *You are now my #1 To Watch KZbin Channel!!* (And i have been watching Videos for over 10 years!!!) Soon... (Next Year or two..) I plan to do the same thing!! Just Waiting to find the "Right person" to do it with lol!! That's the hard part!!!

[@oldtimeengineer26]

When building your own home or any large job you will find many days seems like you do not get anything done but it does end. You will never be with out that backhoe ever again they are a life saver good job

[@HeartinessApproach]

Alyssa, We beat ourselves up too much. Jim is always telling me to look at what we did accomplish not what we didn't. You guys starting digging your house. WOW. Big Deal. We don't miss an episode. Big Breathe and a pat on the back never hurt anyone.

[@KoalityofLife]

Working as a team with your spouse is a great thing, most married people have their own things going on and don't work with each other much at all. Keep up the great work on the videos and the progress on your homestead. :)

[@pressedearth9492]

Those that can do. Those that can't criticize those that do on the internet. You guys rock on. Love the video journaling. Keep em coming.

[@bobrussell7644]

Thanks for letting us be part of your journey. I am 8 years away from building my dream home on our property.

[@silverdon55]

Applause for you folks. Over the years I've built more then one house. Always exciting to start the layout and dig. And you are doing great with your balance. Ignore trolls and keyboard commandos.

[@RBMawby]

When you push one domino to make an elaborate setup all fall down you have a perfect analogy to the pieces of almost any project: IT IS JUST A GAME OF DOMINOS! I once was involved in an extensive project as a DREXEL coop for Chrysler that was managed with a PERT CHART. It took a lot of work to include all the steps but even more to deal with the constantly changing time required for each step. Because of that and many other project experiences I get it. AND, my heart goes out to you both.

[@garykowalski3944]

you two are doing awesome, Do not worry about running around and doing all the little things in a big project and feeling like you didn't get anything accomplished, that is normal. As a construction worker that is the name of the game all the little things stitched together, and the reality of the situation that is in front of you immediately throws any plans you made out the window. Adapt and conquer, keep up the good attitude.

[@tylerjames3313]

The skills you have learned will definitely support you in building your DREAM HOMESTEAD!

[@craigmeloche2291]

I am enjoying your videos. 1. They remind me how my Dad and I used to do things when I was growing up. 2. I like the combination of on grid/off grid/home steading living within your means way off approaching life. 3. I like how the two of you work as a team.

[@eBikercoyote]

You're right many people at this stage of construction get excited and go digging too big a hole or Too Deep of a hole or they don't take the time to find the corners of the building to truly understand what it's going to look like when it's done all of your efforts that you spent on this video will pay off in Spades congratulations

[@striderxu1111]

I find your thought processes great for understanding each of your challenges .... I am really enjoying the journey with you

[@armithel3133]

Do you guys have ANY IDEA...how inspiring you are ?!?! I am easily overwhelmed by the amount of stuff and crap you guys go through, I get anxiety watching some of these videos but, watching you take step by step and not bite off more than you can chew is extremely admirable and is a good influence up on my mind. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@iamlonefrog4252]

I remember finding Alain Vaillancourt's (the woodpecker) youtube channel and the binge watching of his wood shop build series. I was lucky enough to find Pure Living when they were just getting started, and I must admit, I'm hooked. Great stuff guys, trolls and all!

[@johnlittle1137]

A big PAT on the back guys you have come a long way since your first video and now you have broke ground on the main build of your dream house, you are laying the foundations to your next 20- 30 years together. It's the start of your family home so both congrats and well done. But no matter how hard it gets the foundation your laying now is strong and will not fail plus when things look down and a bit low remember this. Life is what you make it and if nothing else always look at the immortal words of monty Python. Always look on the bright side of life, 😜

[@masonmoberg6678]

Congrats on starting the home build hope everthing goes in the right direction.

[@MakinMoneyISeasy]

You guys seem like such great people. I enjoy your videos, thanks for taking the time to make them.

[@riadozee]

Lol , " foiled you trolls " Please keep up the awesome videos as well as the good sense of humor .

[@WareWolf801]

Oh wow! Look at you guys! GO GO GO! Kick the butt on that job!

[@dataportNZ]

You two are doing an awesome job, I love your videos, doesn't matter right or wrong, simply because you like to do what you want and try to make it right. Everyone learns along the way, keep going, ignore those bad comments, good comments will help you make it better if they are trying to help you.

[@familytube6934]

Enjoying the videos! Glad to see your starting ground works. Ignore the negative BS. There's a lot to go around and it's easy to come by.

[@MELODYMUNRO]

You could use the biggest rocks to line either side of your driveway...we did that and we painted the rocks fluoro green (I wanted orange :( ...but was voted down...) so that they glowed bright when the headlights hit them - great for foggy/heavy rain bad weather..

[@mostlysane9376]

It's so great to finally see the start on house proper. All your hard work is starting to pay off. Congrats for getting this far, can't wait to see the next steps.

[@northdakotapink370]

Jesse and Alyssa I wish I had half the energy that you put into your days. Great job great videos. I am excited for you. I will be watching you build your home.

[@scottklein9760]

A gas weed wacker would be a great addition around your property. Especially up the stairs of your hot tub...

[@tho2ea]

WOW it's really exciting to see you break ground! Next big milestone get a roof and walls on that baby! So cool!

[@123holsey123]

Thank you very little. always enjoy thank you for taking the time and effort to share your process and you journey.

[@What_Willy_Do]

Keep up the awesome work you guys! You’ve inspired me to share my life experiences as a builder and explorer of all things done with dirty hands and good ol hard work! Hopefully the next generation can learn from you persistence and hard work!

[@yv6eda]

Congrats guys! A very special day for your journey!

[@littleshepherdfarm2128]

Jesse and Alyssa: when you have the spot excavated and are ready to start building your concrete walls (assuming you will be building concrete walls) be sure to tarp off the high dirt areas because if it rains all that weight will come crashing down on those concrete walls and you will end up doing the work all over again. I've seen it happen on job sites when i was in the trades. hope that helps you later on. Love the videos guys. keep 'em coming. you're both awesome.

[@littleshepherdfarm2128]

Shawn C. Wow. well that explains everything. I don't have a FB account. Somebody hacked it a couple years ago and I haven't been allowed back on FB since. LOL. But it really doesn't matter to me. I'm not much of a Suckerburgh fan anyhow. LOL

[@deafpv4317]

Alyssas' guns @ 14:45 You guys rock! Living the dream! Thanks for sharing.

[@roydavis2242]

I know someone who had a house built by a developer who "overshot" the grade excavating their basement. They ended up suing because they had water in their basement with the least amount of rain. They settled out of court when the contractor put in a drainage and sump pump system and cash settlement to help the cost of operation. I enjoyed the drone footage.

[@wandahelmer1038]

Thanx for the video's you two, watching you both through this journey has been a good watch for us, if we all learn together as we all have hard work and failures to brag about, once again thanx for the vids.......good luck to you two we'll be watching.

[@Litzbitz]

YOUR TEAM WORK IS AWESOME. GOOD JOB.

[@2414ah]

I sure am having fun watching all these videos! It'll all be worth it in the end! God bless

[@henninglander9609]

Hi there, a tip a fairly cheap way to minimize road dust is first to water it down and then add road salt let it dry and the road is less dusty and more work friendly. Good luck with the house build

[@iamwhoiam4410]

You guys are awesome. It's an inspiration to see you starting your home.

[@mhkoo1]

finally! it had to start one day... and today is a perfect day for it. I wish you good luck and lots of wisdom to conquer all challenges on the road.

[@robertallen7106]

I think you two Rock so keep up the good work keep up the good videos and don't let nobody tell you different

[@mikefay9254]

Good job folks! Putting yourselves out there, making it happen. I enjoy these videos as my partner and I built our house, just the two of us too. Exciting! 🌻

[@dejayrezme8617]

Congrats on starting your house build!!!

[@AttitudeAdjusterAA]

I appreciate this channel. You guys are doing great, please ignore all the couch potatoes who are experts at everything, but never do anything.

[@DennisKhaye]

You guys are making good progress and you're still married. That's a win in my book. Continued good luck to you guys.

[@DennisKhaye]

Still together then. Jeesh

[@Wodian]

Hi there from the Netherlands! Great to see your videos! Love to see how you guys are just normal people doing incredible / amazing stuff! Keep up the good work!

[@TheRedhawke]

Another great video, don't get down on yourselves when building a house it's a crazy and wild ride so hang tough guys.

[@RichardGDBaker]

Great work Alyssa and Jesse. It's very enjoyable to sit down and watch one of your videos. You edit them well, present them beautifully and you are both fun and engaging. Also it's such a joy to watch you two be so in tune with your endeavour. Your spirit is amazing and I wish you all the best with your house building. Keep at it guys. You're doing something very special. Take heart from that and more power to you. All the best. From Ric

[@WindersRanger]

Nice update!!! Congrats on getting started on your house. Thanks Alyssa for the drone footage too...

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Yea! Let's get started on the home!! Margarita time!

[@tylerjames3313]

The backhoe purchase is definitely supporting you in your efforts.

[@terrylemire1991]

I gotta tell you, I really look forward to a new video from you guys. I'm always a bit sad when it comes to an end cause I want to see more. Looking forward to the actual house erection. Even though we all enjoy the blow by blow of your journey, its a bit of a departure from other homesteader videos where you get to see the beginning and end of a project in one video. But those are usually too long and boring or time lapsed. So keep up the good work Alisa. Your doing a superb job on the editing.

[@IanandJo]

Nice video. Really enjoyable to watch. And you seem to have found a stunning part of the world to build your new home in. We have been struggling to find videos that we actually want to watch and yours seem to fit the bill nicely. We look forward to seeing your new house take shape. Happy building from Wales, UK.

[@dimond1806]

I can only imagine how good it feels to finally be able to start excavating for the foundation. Congratulations.

[@trongod2000]

Exciting. Best way to give you a grade on today's video is let you know you got the emotional part across.

[@fbisurveillancevan1635]

Thank you for not resorting to clickbait and exploiting your bodies for views. KZbin is full of that shit and it is getting very, very, very old. Very much appreciated.

[@zaphodtrenchcoat]

very proud of you both.

[@ianfarquharson3772]

You're doing an awesome job. Anyone would be proud of how far you've progressed. Good luck and solider on. TkEZ»UK.xx

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Old school foundation made out of on site rocks and mortar... All those rocks will make a pretty cool wall...

[@acet7]

Congrats on starting the home build.

[@benjaminmellingen5340]

take care guys. don't work yourself to death. Take breaks, have a beer or something, enjoy what you are doing

[@steveseiler8782]

this is the day i have really been looking forward too watching a home being built oh one more thing i love work i could watch it all day lol cheers

[@buttonsunnymaxnonya7329]

Idea: use the big rocks for a wall on the back wall, to hold the hill. got some beautiful rocks.

[@purespiritcloud]

YAY. I know its not my house but watching all of your amazing videos. I was so excited to see this one. I laughed at myself when i was a little to giddy. Im so excited!...for yall.... Please keep em coming!

[@Johnrider1234]

good for you guys so happy for you we are moving in august to our 84 acres with no house and are terrified winter can be brutal and very very very cold sometimes

[@robsciuk729]

Been lurking for over a year ... still enjoying ... and rooting for you ...

[@gonzalezpandura]

I really enjoyed watching your progress. Great job guys. All doing what most refuse even think about.

[@dragonflygrandma]

Great progress you guys. Such hard work. Be safe. Thanks for sharing.

[@boas25]

Thank God for the loader / excavator. Looks like it's buying you time (not costing you) Good video!

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Pure Living for Life, I have to tell you, I'm not ever going to do what you're doing. I'm never going to build my own home off grid or otherwise and yet, I watch your videos because of your tenacity and sticktoitiveness! They are admirable traits. All the very best to you both! #KeepTheChipsFlying!

[@diogopinheiro5058]

Very exciting!

[@dawiebotha6065]

I am so happy for you... have fun!

[@offgridsweden]

Great progress guys. Just keep on it.

[@VincentEllisD]

Congratulations on starting to build your dream. wish you both the best of luck and hope to one day begin building my dream.

[@delosturner2344]

YEAH!!! Excavation has begun, bet it feels amazing. Good to see things coming together.

[@DennisBrownDhighway]

I can tell that you are truly passionate people, and very well tempered, I also love the fact that a husband and wife can build there dream home together, you will have such a wonderful marriage and life built on your own foundation. HAHA LOL Love your videos.

[@ratics7460]

Just wanted to say, congrats for the first breaking of the ground for your home, I have really been enjoying your videos and hope to do something like this for myself someday. Wish I lived around where you started, because I would be offering my help on all of my days off so I could learn all of this myself as well.

[@carnagie85]

You guys are doing a great job and I'm loving watching the progress. Keep up the great work.

[@TheBowlerPlays]

That backhoe looks REALLY FUN!! 😂

[@coreyputtable]

Congrats! So excited for you guys!

[@johnahern9908]

Saw an ad for a "GRIZZY today manufactured out of steel with exactly the same design as your model #3 2' box around the bottom and same angle of grid and the price was $5000. Now there is an idea to supplement your income. Sell your plans !!!!!!!!!!!! Just a thought from the frozen north of Canada. (Soon to transplant to Costa Rica to do my version of off gridding ) Good luck with the house build and God bless your efforts..

[@kksteinhardt]

I think you may be sitting on a potential revenue source. The rock that you don't use for your foundation can be sold to landscape suppliers. Glacier granite or what ever it is is worth big money. Good luck, I really enjoy watching you two work and the progress that you have made.

[@catsinheat]

Yeah, you made it...finally. I enjoy following your saga...hehe.

[@alanwhitaker3952]

Keep going strong guys your ding a fantastic job and the drone footage is great.

[@robertmiller5735]

to be a newbie , you did a great job moving that much dirt in one day without creating a hole you would have to fix later.

[@maesto]

Remember to put a drainage behind the house. Its not expensive and prevents headaches regarding runoff and groundwater.

[@lamontthefish]

I really enjoy the vids guys- thanks for your efforts- boatloads of positive thoughts sent your way!

[@DaveSteen]

I love the shopvac to get the pull string i, used that 35 years ago 1st time!! Good work

[@dtadpole]

Looks Good Guys! Glad to see you breaking ground on the house! I just got done pouring some ICF 's for my new addition to my house. I was sweating it when first pouring but wow all went well. Good luck to you all and keep the great video's coming. You both have come a long way. cheers!

[@johntratselas1759]

Thank you guys so much for the videos you post. My wife and I enjoy watching them and look forward to every new video. We keep asking each other if you have posted a new video and make sure to watch it together so the other person doesn't get upset lol :) Keep them coming :)

[@SettingBrushfires]

Another day of good work. Nice job, both of you.

[@felixhernandez9793]

Another great video! Keep it up you 2. The house will look great.

[@coyn11]

Alyssa! Yo that plastic bag/vacuum trick though! That's awesome!

[@davidwooden4175]

One thing you all could have done with the electrical. Make a hole for the conduit to go through in your forms, then run the conduit up along your post. You would have to make sure there was a gap wide enough between your post and conduit to attach the electrical box. I know this is hind sight, but it is something to keep in mind for future projects and individuals that are planning similar applications. I am an electrician by trade and have done this on a couple of projects.

[@Robert-if5hh]

So awesome. Great teamwork. Awesome methods.

[@PDNB214]

How exciting! Congratulations on the start. So very glad you'll bought a tractor. So excited😁🇺🇸👍🏻🙋

[@poetgirl7766]

keep going guys you'll get there in the end.

[@terriwallace9921]

Well, I have to say I love watching you two, learn alot and enjoy your videos, your an awsome couble, hope you blog the inside of your house can not wait to see it when it is done but let me tell ya sure enjoying the ride.keep it up u guys your doing great!

[@dennisalanvids]

Keep up that healthy eating! Must be so exciting first day of your build! You guys are doing it!!! Would love to see a drone shot looking at all your property from high up. And make it more than the 20 seconds where the next to watch videos block everything. Look forward to watching your videos

[@proffd972]

Glad to see the house being planted

[@alexmusso]

Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you both!!