Going Off Grid - Installing SOLAR on this FLOATING CABIN 🛠🌊

[@patriciamarrion6802]

I always have a permanent smile on my face when I watch your videos.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙏 Aww! that’s what it’s all about!!

[@ambertyler5844]

Ahh love it. I enjoy watching real people do real things. Great advice on the dimmers. Hats off folks

[@sarameitner6770]

The new neighbors are going to be receiving a total class abode. It's been a delight to see it all come together through your ingenuity and hard work. Looking forward to what's next!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Really appreciate this! 💙🙌

[@NicNac081909]

OMG! Bear and her little lamb. Soooooo sweet! The house is absolutely beautiful! Amazing job! ❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

She’s the cutest 🥲 thanks so much!!

[@NikJaKen]

You were worker bees this week, I love to see all the progress made, you inspire us to finish up our own home projects! Although I can safely say we are not as positive as you are, when facing hard tasks, and that's why your videos are such a joy for us to watch! A reminder to be positive and grateful for what is. :)

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Total worker bees indeed! 🐝😅 aww this is awesome to read. Thanks so much!!!

[@evalinawarne1337]

Love, how you both work so well together. See you next time. SE MICHIGAN

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️❤️ thank you so much!

[@bethgahring6676]

The new house is absolutely gorgeous! You have accomplished so much!❤ Brandon, at first I was mad for you when it happened, but I literally laughed out loud when I saw that smirk after your saw horses fell! 😂 Seriously, whoever owns this will be so blessed to be be there! See you next week😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahaha gotta learn not to sweat the small stuff and just laugh it off. 😆 thanks so much!!

[@pamlovaas2835]

Love the fact that the two of you work so well together ! Somethings were just meant to be....

[@Kallapryy]

That floating bed base could also make for some extra storage drawers later on down the line for the new owners.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Totally! We’ve always thought of cutting out some little cabinet doors on the base of ours if we ever needed more storage (just haven’t needed to yet!)

[@melanie2846]

Every week is just more amazing! I wish I had a 10th of y’all’s energy! LOL. That is Brandon’s momma coming out in him when he picked those drawer pulls to tie everything together! They look perfect. Good thinking on making those can lights dimmable…I wish whoever did our house had been as thoughtful! Coming down to the finish line….can’t wait. Hope y’all have a great weekend and we’ll see ya next week!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks so much!! 🙏 oh man dimmable lights are the way to go for sure, at least for overhead lighting! One of those little things you don’t realize makes such a big difference till you’ve had it haha. 🙌 thanks again, see you soon!

[@CoriNagy]

The house is looking awesome!!!! Great job staining Sarah!!! ❤❤❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you!! 😊

[@kimdenis6278]

Your wonderful journey has become my adult version of Saturday morning cartoons, as a kid! I adore all aspects of your lifestyle (and humor!). Thank you for sharing!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

I love that 🥰🙏 thank you for watching!!

[@richardwhite4277]

@ 18:30 4th/fourth way, stain or seal a deck ( or rough exterior walls ) with a garden sprayer, fast, cheap and throw the sprayer away / easy peasy lemon squeezy

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

true!!! I forget about spraying bc spraying anything is almost always a bad idea with the wind here 😆

[@janetf23]

As soon as I saw the Dogwood blossoms in the opening, I knew I was in for a treat this week, and you did not disappoint! So much progress, so many great design decisions made, so much trekking expertise demonstrated by Iko, who could ask for more?! Not me! This episode was supremely satisfying and I thank you👏

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww! So glad you enjoyed. We’ll see ya again in a few days! 🤠🙏

[@1cosmocat]

WOW, that home is looking sooo nice.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! 😊

[@Una...]

I sure appreciate that you film so much, Sarah! It's very informative for us, and does so much to enhance your life/future! 🌊🩵

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! 🙏 I truly enjoy it & am glad others get something out of it too!!

[@maryhunt2316]

Great work! Give yourselves a pat on the back, you deserve it!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Appreciate ya!! 🙏

[@rhondalyn100]

I'm old enough to be your granniemaw so I can say this: it's SO much fun to watch you kids, it reminds me of hubs and me way back in the 80's! Keep on truckin' with the vids...you'll be at 100k in no time! 🙂

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww! 🥰 really appreciate this. Thank you!

[@chandrasutton4669]

Great update this week!!!😊🎉❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you!! 😊

[@lifequest7453]

Have you ever considered building a bed frame that folds up against the wall?? Opens up so much more space. and if you dont want to fold it up, it can stay open, still looks like a floating bed if you created it that way.

[@janingham1823]

It’s looking great Sarah and Brandon!!!! Enjoyed Brandon’s comment as you gal hauled the rope 😊. The view at the new cabin is stupendous!!! Someone is going to get a lovely home. See ya next week!!! (I like the sound track around 8 min in )

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks so much!! Brandon is a hoot lol. See you soon!

[@NancyHowlett]

Wow… your floating house is amazing.. you both worked so hard on getting it done before summertime… I love the wood inside and the kitchen looks huge.. and the bed 👍🏻Great Job 👏👏👏👏watching from Annapolis Maryland

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks so much!! 😊🫶

[@AngelBluff]

Looks SOOOO GOOD! I 've been waiting for my notification for this video all day. Checked the channel and all your social media later was starting to get worried something was wrong. Then when i saw it realized you been working , remodeling your butt off and editing and extra long video. Not going to lie I LOVE the extended videos. That cabin is amazing. Excited to see next week finishing touches. You guys are amazing how well you work together and compliment each other. You are very blessed to have found each other. Its going to ge a great life!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahah yes it’s getting tough to get these done in time! Busy busy with work this week so I don’t know how we’ll have a video by friday but somehow we always squeeze by 😅 thanks so much!!! We are very lucky to have eachother, Bear, & this beautiful place 💙💙💙

[@AngelBluff]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses I know you stay busy and work so hard. Just know how much we appreciate the effort you put in to each episode.

[@TerryFalan]

Hey S&B! First again! Woo hoo! You guys kicked some serious butt this week. Wow! It’s really taking shape and looking great! Wish we could buy it. Have a great week and enjoy the spring weather! T&C!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks so much guys!!! Yall rock

[@nonukesnomads995]

For some reason KZbin unsubed me to your channel again.. not the first time! Maybe next week it would be a good idea to remind people that it can happen. Love your videos and the house build!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Grrr. Why can’t they just stop doing that?! I’m not a tech person but that doesn’t seem like it would be that hard of a glitch to fix! Gosh. Thank you!! 🙏

[@lindaowens2966]

It's looking great! You .are me miss western North Carolina . I really need to plan a trip to come up there. The spring was my favorite time to photograph that area.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

You should! Such a special place! 💚

[@teresaslovingcare4444]

Absolutely loving it guys!!! Can't wait to see the finished product. Doing an amazing job!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks so much! 💜

[@timmorin69]

Look's awesome!! Keep up the great work guys!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks! Will do! 💪

[@carlapierle8623]

It is absolutely cute as a button!! You two are killing it! I think it was a wise idea not to put the ropes on the bed because the new owners may want to move it. Sarah, I'm impressed with your painting (and staining) skills. I can't paint anything without the arduous task of taping it all off first.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Agreed!! The base isn’t attached to the floor so this way they can totally scoot it towards the center of the room if they want more walking space around, or even slide it all the way over if they’d rather use that space for more furniture in the room. & thank you so much! 💜💜 a wet rag to fix mistakes helps but BABY WIPES are the best! so easy to wipe up little mistakes super quick!

[@lynnhunter222]

What a fun project!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

& so gratifying! 🙌🙏

[@laruedouglas7972]

Looking fantastic 😊.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! 😊

[@MerriHaub-er6cr]

My favorite this week is the kitchen counter top. It looks beautiful.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Yay! We love butcher block 🙌

[@sherryacox65]

Always so exciting to see what you guys have done!!! Someone is going to have a wonderful home!!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

💜💜💜 thank you!!

[@mothermedicinemusic]

Born and reared in those mountains and it’s a beautiful site to see it thru your eyes. Great vlog! Many blessings!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Same here 💚🙏 such a special corner of the world. Thank you so much & glad you’re enjoying!! 🤗

[@janiedillingham3190]

Oh man, that floating home is gonna be totally awesome! I can't wait, either. Wish I could live there. Sigh!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks!! Somebody is gonna be pretty lucky that’s for sure! 😌

[@olderwiser64]

Gosh it looks AMAZING!! I just love it! Wish I could move on down there -especially after you guys did all the hard work. 😉 Love all the woodwork and the fixture choices. Good work on the black & gold tie-in hardware from the kitchen to bathroom. That was an inspired choice!! Having an interior designer mama has worn off on that boy! Seriously though-it’s all just gorgeous. And of course Iko made it all extra special with her dang cutenes overload!! Can’t wait to see it next week! 😍❤️

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you!!!

[@leonagann5161]

I love when you ask Iko about a shower and just turns her head and walks away! Lol Those banks are steep! You two are working machines! The house is so awesome! So love watching you guys every week! Thanks for sharing.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

She was like did you really just ask ME that? Lol. Thanks so much!!!

[@annbartig3990]

I just love you two (three)...absolutely beautiful work!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@lindavolk9958]

Amazing how much you got done in a week! Love the shower, love the handles Brandon chose, love everything, really! You make hard work look like fun!! 🥰

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww thank you so much! 😊

[@DunstanW]

👋🏾 Hi there... can't wait to watch. Hope you are all good

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks for your comments each week!! 🙏 appreciate you!

[@DunstanW]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses The eager excitement I have waiting for every Friday for new episodes, just luv ya'ls energy, I'm so here for it🙏🏾✔✔✔

[@PattiP1964]

Wow! What a great view the cabin has. The peace, serenity, and nature sounds remind me of when I lived on the lake and how much I miss it. I would love to do it again.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Nothing beats living on the water! 💙

[@Wandering_whatsnext]

Yes! Looking good. It’s been truly enjoyable watching this build. I might be jumping the gun but I’m excited to see what y’all have planned next.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Glad you’ve enjoyed it!! 💪 probably no more big projects till our wedding planning & big day (august) are done. 😅 we have a fun idea for the fall though if all works out! 👀

[@echoravenrider932]

Its beautiful!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! 😊

[@skjoiner]

Wow amazing work! Fantastic can’t believe this weeks progress…. It is a real game changer!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Ahh thanks!!! it’s coming together!

[@marty6173]

Could make slide cabinets (with decorative grates in each door for air circulation for batteries) like the old style stereo/speaker cabinets with sliding doors. No need to clear the top off to lift (hinged or not)AND could provide easier access extra storage!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Cool ideas!! it’s too late now for this one hehe but if we do another house and make another box that would be fun! 🙌

[@lynhardie6291]

The house is looking so good, with all the effort you two have put into it. Any buyer would be well pleased with it, AND if they have been following your progress they will see the care you have gone through to get it to its beautiful new look. Anyone would be proud to own it. The new deck space is going to make a huge difference to the outside space. WELL DONE to the three of you. Cont leave 'bear' out of the team😂😂 greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🥰💙 thank you so much!!!

[@haknslash]

Almost there guys! Just a little bit more work and it’ll be done and so amazing! Suggesting it again, but some rope around the columns would just be an nice little nautical touch and now that you’ve got the rope in the bedroom it would further tie in the theme. It’s crazy how far this one came along from what it was. It looks almost twice as big now even though you’ve added walks and rooms. Brandon looking at another Supreme boat or something else? We also wakesurf. 🤙🏼

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

I truly love that idea!! Might be something, along with the rope in the bedroom, that we ask the eventual new owners about bc it would be easy to throw on last minute! 🙌 It really is crazy how it has transformed. So gratifying! Not a supreme this year… we’re going a bit of a different route to save some $$ & to throw it back to the first boat we spent all our time on when we first met. We’ve got the boat now so will prob show it this week or the week after ! 🤠

[@audiomxr]

This has really come together! Your HARD work will pay off and provide some folks an amazing space to enjoy!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

We sure hope so!! Thanks so much! 💪

[@BrendaBrown-nl1rp]

Loving this house. Awesome job you both did.❤️

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you!! 😊

[@richardwasserman]

You are doing a very professional job. There won't be any problem selling the floating house.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Fingers crossed! 😋 just gotta find the right person who knows the value of good craftsmanship (& that million dollar view!)💙

[@shemamabell-irving2671]

Looks great. Good job

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks! 😊

[@sammystephens7823]

Iko or Bear ? Love y’all’s lifestyle and the music was spot on. Thank y’all for sharing and God Bless 😁😁

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Given name Iko, nickname Bear! 💓 Glad you enjoyed!!

[@meganooooo178]

I could feel the spring/summer vibes through your video! Thanks for posting!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

We’re lovvvving it!! Bring on summer! ☀️

[@JenniferHall-mw2ms]

I didn't like it at 1st but I am loving it now

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Same!! 😆🤍

[@ptwhd]

Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks for watching!

[@LarryeWhite61]

Most interested about your dual powered "Frig". Make and model please.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

amzn.to/3Jw9fUP 😊

[@thelmajones8302]

Haha! I love the pink dolly you moved the refrigerator with. I’m going to paint my wheelbarrow pink.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

That would be too cute!!!

[@artmraz]

keep up the great work :))

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks, will do! 💪

[@nomorehate9176]

So cute!! Great job!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! 😊

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

'Million Dollar Views' - that's an understatement.... LOL

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Truly!! Such a gorgeous corner of the earth here 🙏🙌

[@Dan-rg9rw]

Looks great, thanks for the video!!!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardwhite4277]

@ 15:40 you should look into Butyl Tape for the feet when mounting solar panels / may be a little more robust than silicone

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

The silicone isn’t meant to hold the feet in place, the screws do that. The silicone is just for waterproofing! So water can’t get underneath the feet and into the screw holes that way

[@richardwhite4277]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses but Butyl cushions the metal to metal besides waterproofing / many RV'rs use it

[@melissacase7554]

Bear wanted to be a Skunk, for the day!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Evidently 😆

[@melindarains3130]

Looks amazing

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

💙💙💙

[@spudrubble]

Looking great

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks!!

[@rodneygentzel4581]

Amazing job .....

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you!!

[@edrhodes8227]

Looks good you guys are awesome

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks so much!! 🤠

[@marilynfdavis891]

Always a super good Vlog & entertaining! It is beautiful there & so serene! Looking forward to seeing the finished cabin. Do you already have a buyer? 💜

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you!! 💜 not yet 😋

[@janeysiegrist5061]

If I win the lottery soon.. I'm buying that house from you for a vacation home😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahah deal!!! & if we win the lottery we’ll just give it to you! 🤪

[@janeysiegrist5061]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses nah, I'll pay you double asking 🤣

[@James_71]

Awsome job, guys. 😊 Cheers 🍻 👏 ✌️ Do you guys have a website for your builds? ❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks!! 😊 We don’t! Might be worthwhile if we had several at a time going but since it’s just one a year (or less) and they get good visibility here, not worth the $$$ to set up a site haha.

[@m.anastasiabucskova893]

I realize that you may never read my comment given that you posted 6 days ago. I love what you have done but I would like to make a suggestion for future projects. Consider pocket doors . In such a small space having swing doors wastes space, you cannot utilize the space if the door needs to swing to open. I have a relatively small home (900 square feet) and when I renovated, I changed all interior doors to pocket doors, less busy and now I can use the space that would have been unusable if I kept the swing doors.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Pocket doors are so wonderful when possible but on a floating house, the plumbing, gas, and electrical lines are ran through the walls typically in order to make access easier than having to get underneath the house in the water (also to prevent freezing & moisture issues). So we cannot typically use pocket doors as the interior walls are not open/hollow as they would be in a home on land with plumbing and such in the subfloor. If this was our home, we would not have put doors at all (we totally agree, swing doors make more space unusable and busy). We just use a curtain or no barrier in our house for that reason. But most couples/families aren’t quite as comfortable not having doors and having everything out in the open haha, so we figured we ought to put doors and if they don’t want them they can always just remove them, which is much easier than having to install them 😅

[@Sgtkode]

Y'all work hard but it pats off with Sweat Equity!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

That’s exactly right!! Our future dreams aren’t gonna fund themselves! 💪 Hahah

[@richardwhite4277]

@ 18:58 can you stain and seal at the same time ??

[@richardwhite4277]

@ 26:43 could the battery box been made a little lower so a cushion would go on top to be able to sit in the window ( or the pets ) ?? and not being in it often just a lift off top no hinges ?

[@marty6173]

I was thinking kinda along the same lines. Sarah, you could even even make slide cabinets (with decorative grates in each door for air circulation for batteries) like the old style stereo/speaker cabinets with sliding doors. No need to clear the top off to lift (hinged or not)AND could provide easier access extra storage.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Battery box is at bench height, much lower than counters. like I said I do envision some cushions on the section that has the wall behind it to make a little seat 🙌 but for the window section I don’t think anyone would use a window as a backrest, plus you’d want to face the view!, so I think that area wouldn’t be practical as a seat so much as extra tabletop space. hinged top is more professional whether you’re in it often or not, an unattached piece of plywood as a lid screams “I was too lazy to build a proper top” in our opinion 🤣🤍

[@darlene4232]

I'm starting to think it is more peaceful at the lake then ocean

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Both have their perks 😍 always a good day on the water, whenever you are!

[@TheNCNelsons]

Is there a website or online community that lists houseboats for sale at Fontana Lake? Any guidance you can offer is appreciated. We love your videos

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

There isn’t. Some folks list them on facebook! Many are sold thru word of mouth. You could call around to the marinas on the lake and ask if they know of any for sale. We are selling the on in this video, of course ☺️

[@DaleRussell2]

Everything looks awesome. Wish I was closer and could afford it. By the way, is it sold yet? ❤️👍😄

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you!! 💜 it is not sold yet! We’ve got a few showings this week. We’ll see how it goes!

[@ericlohr6036]

luv your vids! Bear!!! lol also.... sad that Brandon didn't rip a good fart this time on camera.... hahaha.....

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

No doubt plenty of silent but deadly’s you just couldn’t hear 😂

[@tonsafun1101]

Hey I wakesurf and have an older boat, How do you guys get a boat just for the summer? do you just buy and sell like you said? what if someone doesn't buy it come winter? Love the channel Thanks for the any info!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Yep!! Yea it’s a gamble for sure, but I have to say brandon is exceptionally good at finding buyers for boats. he sells other people’s boats for them all the time & is always keeping a pulse on the market on FB marketplace and buy/sell/trade pages. but there’s never any guarantee that a boat will sell! The economy, politics, etc play into those decisions a lot too - we just got the new (to us) boat yesterday and went with a much older and no frills boat that is actually in our budget because it’s an election year and people can be wary about making big purchases when changes in the economy are up in the air.. so if we aren’t as confident we can sell it by winter, figured this year it was smart to go with a boat we can afford to keep, just in case.

[@vonheise]

Question, I set my camper up with lithium iron batteries and charge controller. You are the second I have heard mention EcoFlow or Bluetti which I assume they mean all in one power station. Is that cheaper, the same, or just less work? I am asking due to possibly trading campers for a bit larger one... We too were celebrating 80° and now in west Tennessee it has been in the 50s today, so I suspect you have or will soon have cooler weather also. Our son in Knoxville often has our weather about 18 hours later.

[@brandonjones803]

It’s just depends. The eco flow is portable and easy plug and play. You can build your own set up cheeper. We have the delta pro with 2 extra batteries with 1600 watts and it runs our place very well.

[@darlene4232]

You wouldn't think that is a houseboat

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

That’s the goal 🤝 comfort of a home, lifestyle & location of a boat!

[@glengodden9659]

👌❤😃😃😃

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🫶🌊🤠

[@jamesbeaman5944]

Ok, my only complaint is the music while you’re talking. Be ok if not so loud. Hard to hear you (most important) over that. Otherwise, love what you’re doing as usual. The house is beautiful. Best, Jim 💕

[@rhondalyn100]

Nooooooo....the music is perfect volume! Adds so much to the videos...🙂

[@jamesbeaman5944]

Well, you must be young n not wearing hearing aids. Enjoy.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks for the feedback! I always try to quiet it down when we talk but perhaps I need to quiet it a few notches further. Cheers!!

[@jamesbeaman5944]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses Yup, just a tad or two. Thanks, Jim