It is easy for others to find flaws in a plan as hind sight is 20/20 and nothing made by man is perfect. Great job on your cellar!
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin.
@BaptistJoshua Жыл бұрын
I do not see them being negative about it, but helping. He appreciates the ideas. We can all learn new ideas.
@davidelo58438 жыл бұрын
You did a great job on your root cellar ! One of the best I have seen !
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@danr20139 жыл бұрын
I was planning to put in a root cellar/ storm shelter myself with a two door set up like you have. During a storm a tree falling across the outside door trapping me inside had never crossed my mind. I'm glad you brought that up. Thanks. Also on your air intake outside, perhaps a couple of PVC elbows on it so the inlet points down. I like the idea of the plexiglass for larger citters but maybe should include screen too on the inside of glass to keep bees and spiders etc out. Who knows they might be looking for something just like that to call home.
@Robinson-Homestead9 жыл бұрын
+Dan Reed I would like to thank you for your comment and the idea on the air intake that would be a good fix.
@MostlyVintageVoices9 жыл бұрын
+Dan Reed If you live in a tornado-prone area many Emergency Management Offices or police/fire departments have a program where you can register the location of your shelter with them so they know where to check after a tornado. In many cases you can even register online.
@lpmoron6258 Жыл бұрын
@@MostlyVintageVoices yep by all means notify everyone of your hidey hole
@BaptistJoshua Жыл бұрын
@@lpmoron6258 Hahaha! You could always have a secret door to a sub-area. Oooooh yeah! 😎
@tallcedars23102 жыл бұрын
This is the best root cellar design I've seen and would love to build it. I'm wondering how it's doing after all this time? I I thought the plastic on the wet pain was brilliant and would definitely do that if it held up. The floor drain is another awesome idea. Thank you for showing us your cellar!
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it is still holding up very well no issues.
@oldladyme8 жыл бұрын
GOOD JOB I WOULD PUT A 90 DEGREE ELBO ON THE AIR INLET TO KEEP THE RAIN OUT OR SNOW AND ICE THAT WILL FREEZE.
@gordbaker8968 жыл бұрын
I would put a 180 degree elbow on it with SS screening securly screwed to it.
@onetwoDB3 жыл бұрын
@@gordbaker896 yeah definitely 180 would be the best. Any elbow pretty much haha he likes to boast his drainage maybe he is trying to get it to work
@mariannewortel96313 жыл бұрын
@@onetwoDB hahaha
@VincentMS9 жыл бұрын
I was watching Fallout 4 videos and clicked the video thinking it was from that. Staying because of the cool chickens. (I like chickens lol). Thumbs up given for the chickens.
@Robinson-Homestead9 жыл бұрын
Thanks from the chickens
@elainebmack8 жыл бұрын
Very informative. This gives me a lot of good ideas for my future home. I once stayed with a suburban family who lived down the street from a big supermarket. When I mentioned that I loved root cellars and other types of underground storage, they laughed and said that I was so old fashioned. They could get what they wanted from the supermarket any time of year. They didn't get the concept of being prepared within their home in case of bad weather, power outages, illness, and more.
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
+E Mack Thank you for your comment.
@lpmoron6258 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully by now they realize your wisdom is solid!
@marywest28968 жыл бұрын
what a wonderful root cellar!!!!! man in the Arkansas heat that thing would become my bedroom!!!!!!!
@jefftrotter6638 жыл бұрын
I knew someone who did that! He put in a glass screen door for in the winter. Basicly had their bed, a desk, and some shelving in his Gramma's storm shelter and it worked great until his wife and him had a baby ;p)
@danielcountrywriter63552 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin. I'm digging one now by hand 12x12. I'm gonna build a greenhouse on top of it with a trap door to celar. I was wondering about my air flow and I think you answered that for me. Thanks much and Happy New Year. Daniel
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome Happy new year.
@DIANNEELEE6 жыл бұрын
I love how your chickens and goat love you. I know your a nice guy. Do you have family? Will you let the animals in the celler in a storm?Good job and I can tell you will have peaches and water. Throw in a bag of grain for the chickins and whatever goats eat. Stay safe. I call tornados The Devil Riding The Wind.
@charlescompton44958 жыл бұрын
Great all purpose shelter. I would put a lock set on the door so you won't get locked in by some onery neighbor. I think it's a great job and should last for years. Thanks for the video. Greg
@fredwoods90308 жыл бұрын
We have never seen anyone showing a root cellar before, and this one you built from scratch, it's clean, and vented, you can even use it as a storm shelter, great idea, you always share great ideas, thanks, will be watching. Blessings!!!
@CharlieTangoLaw Жыл бұрын
This 8 yr old video really help me designing my root cellar thank you brother!
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that. Thank you so much for the comment and watching.
@carmenmariacortesmarin26643 ай бұрын
This is a remarkably well thought out root cellar. Blessings. Thank you Kevin.
@Robinson-Homestead3 ай бұрын
The root cellar is still dry and watching like it should hard work always pays off. Thank you Carmen.
@greenspiraldragon9 жыл бұрын
The air intake with the plexaglass on it. You should put a 180 on it to keep rain from getting in the pipe.
@Robinson-Homestead9 жыл бұрын
+greenspiraldragon thank you.
@armyguy97357 жыл бұрын
My Grandfather used to put onion bags filled with charcoal. The charcoal absorbs excess moisture in the summer but release moisture in the dry winter. It's self regulating moisture, plus it absorbs ethylene gas that fruit produce to prevent rotting of other produce. Just an old pioneer trick
@daness82697 жыл бұрын
Kevin Robinson great info, thanks. Check out a Gravity Light as an alternative to solar. $80 on Amazon. I just got one - haven’t set it up yet but it seems solid.
@TarmanTheChampion5 жыл бұрын
And perhaps conceal them a little better. Not from storms but crazy people. Just in case.
@mlangfordoutdoor5 жыл бұрын
@poppypottschannel or a flapper
@joybrown8644 Жыл бұрын
Wow. You’re very handy. What you’ve built yourself is amazing.
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the comment and watching.
@pricillamonroe Жыл бұрын
Everything looks great, but your topside air intake, with the plexiglass, should have a U shaped tube on the end so the intake is upside down. This prevents rain from getting in. You should also put window screening on all openings, to keep bugs out. But I love it, well done, thanks for sharing. :)
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@leem2004 жыл бұрын
Your like my husband , your wife is lucky to have someone who can do so much. I know I am and he never ceases to amaze me.
@Robinson-Homestead4 жыл бұрын
We save lots of money doing it are ourselves.
@georgehoffman17627 жыл бұрын
You did a great job on your cellar. That's on my project list for next year and I'm going to use some of your tips.
@Robinson-Homestead7 жыл бұрын
George good luck on your build if I can help let me know I have anther video I don't know if it will help kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppTYi3ueo7-Xp6c
@sunso19916 ай бұрын
keep a hydraulic jack in the cellar, if it can jack open like a 12" gap it can get you out of the door. love the simplicity but well thought out airflow/drain system! really love it
@Robinson-Homestead6 ай бұрын
Good idea thanks my friend.
@wendysue55558 жыл бұрын
Great root cellar ! I have watched a lot of videos on root cellars and yours is by far the best ! It is do able - Thank you !
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
+wendysue5555 thank you
@debbieviebranz81003 ай бұрын
I love it! Your family must be grateful that you care for their safety!
@Robinson-Homestead3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the comment.
@Ryuuken248 жыл бұрын
If you place a bag of charcoal inside that room, you'll save your food from going bad because of moisture.
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info.
@ipeeinmysinkimafraidtocome71275 жыл бұрын
@@Robinson-Homestead no goat cheese for one weak for missing that ,bad goat lover you
@billdickson8714 жыл бұрын
If this is to be an actual root cellar you want it humid ~90%. Too dry and the root vegetables won't keep
@maxsdad5383 жыл бұрын
@@billdickson871 Forgot about that. For most vegetables, you're correct. Good call.
@BaptistJoshua Жыл бұрын
@@billdickson871 how do you keep it humid? Seems like stone would be better than blocks. I want to know how they used to be made, and do it that way. Sadly, I haven't been in more than a few and cannot remember.
@martingriffith78246 ай бұрын
Looking at building a root cellar in PA on our farm. Thank you very much for your help I really appreciate your posting.
@Robinson-Homestead6 ай бұрын
I miss my root cellar one day I will be building another one on the new homestead. Thanks for the comment and good luck my friend.
@martingriffith78246 ай бұрын
@@Robinson-Homestead Thank you. We are planting garlic and need to have a good place to store it. So, a root cellar is our best plan.
@wslandry8 жыл бұрын
Looks very user friendly and it's a great idea! My brother in law spent a fortune on his cellar because it was a solid metal tornado room 11/14 feet. He used a back whole and buried it under ground. Kansas has a lot of Tornados and they can get pretty freaking scary! I love his 5 acres with horses and Galloway cows. Going to retire in 2 years and we have some planning to do!
@debbiecurtis40212 жыл бұрын
How's retirement?
@genkiferal71782 жыл бұрын
if that is your real name, shame on you. never tell on your family members - unless you hate them
@leebrill44049 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Appreciate the detail on the floor and your comments on water-sealing the outside. Take a look at 12V rollout LED strip lights for your solar lighting system.
@Robinson-Homestead9 жыл бұрын
+Lee Brill I have looked at some solar lighting I am working on that thank you for the idea.
@clinttorris40856 ай бұрын
Nice job on the cellar. To keep rain and animals out of intake, put an 180° elbow on intake and use window screen then hardware cloth over the opening. I haven't had a problem since i built mine in the 70s. 😉
@Robinson-Homestead6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@stonethecrowshomestead2 жыл бұрын
fantastic my husband said its the best one hes seen simple, practical. God bless you helped us heaps Australua.
@flashy51508 жыл бұрын
I would make sure you have at least 3 feet of dirt above your cellar, if you see videos and hear stories of Jarrell Texas, the tornado stayed stationary for a long time. It dug a trench in the dirt about 2 feet deep, maybe more. This all depends on the rotation speed and the land travel speed of the tornado. I would also re-enforce the door and locks very well, the suction of a tornado makes easy pickings for plywood. A solid hardwood door and a very strong lock would be my recommendation. An EF-4 to EF-5 tornado would suck that plywood door right out of there, like it wasn't even there. We're talking thousands's of pounds of suction being exerted on those doors. I would upgrade it, but nice desighn though.
@Bill-xx2yh5 жыл бұрын
flashy5150 With those vents the air might get sucked out in a fire or a tornado.
@missmamtube6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing with us your fantastic root cellar/shelter. Blessings to you and yours!
@SRHurst-kj5mx6 жыл бұрын
Just a few tweaking suggestions. But well done. I'd suggest bringing up the air vent and putting a hood over top with a fan. The drain, I would also add a hood. May want to add a chair or bunk and a camping potty, in case you have to be inside it for very long... and a way to communicate with the outside world in case a tree fell on top, but great going.
@cycloneranger53542 жыл бұрын
You forgot the naked women posters
@barbiejw20127 жыл бұрын
Gee you did a remarkable job! Just very impressed. You've thought of everything!
@Robinson-Homestead7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Barbara.
@SuperMacDaddy668 жыл бұрын
I saw a lot of good ideas, one was how you poured the roof. That made a water/critter tight seal. The bar for propping the metal door open was a smart and cheap idea. I would think that your air ventilation system might need a little tweaking. An elbow at the top of the root cellar would prevent rain from flowing down the pipe into your cellar. It looked like the air pipe on the ground would let in pests (mice and such) but you might have something other than what we could see preventing that. All in all a very good video, thank you for sharing.
@melindastines25268 жыл бұрын
VERY NICE! We have just begun our homesteading lifestyle and 'knowledge is the key", Thank you so much for sharing your tips.
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@sheepdog46565 жыл бұрын
Nice job. You might want to consider landscaping pipe covers on your air intake and other pipes. It will help keep the critters out.
@MrSki-tyvm5 ай бұрын
85% humidity and 40-50 F is key for storage. Just FYI to those who don't know. The deeper the cooler it gets, also you should dig below frost line and the temp from bottom will keep the top from freezing. Just more tips.
@Robinson-Homestead5 ай бұрын
Great information thank you so much.
@richardobannon63018 жыл бұрын
nice job on you're cellar. I am so jealous .
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@lukebrown98776 жыл бұрын
Southerns make some of the most wholesome, homemade videos
@Robinson-Homestead6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Luke.
@ameliabenatti8 жыл бұрын
I love the goat!
@jonothandoeser6 жыл бұрын
Yeah... Osama bin Laden's last words...
@ewow355 жыл бұрын
Funny guy
@ewow355 жыл бұрын
Funny guy
@onesecureone5 жыл бұрын
I neef yo get off my easy chair n go build one thanks
@morganclapp55547 ай бұрын
Love this video, like I'm talking with my neighbor. No over explanation just good info fast
@Robinson-Homestead7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the comment glad to help you.
@Cabmaker8 жыл бұрын
Great looking! what is the temp and humidity that you have in it
@talk2kev6 жыл бұрын
Nice video, We use a 10 ton bottle jack and some 4x4 inch wooden blocks that would help us get out if something was to land on the door. Cool project
@jamesdickens76668 жыл бұрын
Is the air intake/exhaust with the plexiglass vulnerable to rain? Perhaps a "J" bend would prevent that? Great job on the build! You gave me some ideas
@ipeeinmysinkimafraidtocome71275 жыл бұрын
nice observation ,i mist it ,no goat cheese for jim for one week
@lisagoldberg51782 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your awesome knowledge!🙏 Absolutely love both your two legged and four legged friends!
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
Thank you lisa the animals are a lot of fun to have around.
@haroldburris37818 жыл бұрын
can you explain how you braced the metal ceiling for concrete pour? size of boards...spacing etc..
@Suburbanstoneage4 жыл бұрын
Using bedrails for the door is genius. That just tiled a major problem for me. Appreciate it!
@Robinson-Homestead4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment glad to help.
@djscrizzle9 жыл бұрын
With diligent planning, some time, and a few minor modifications, namely to the air intake/exhaust plumbing, and the way the dirt is shaped over/around the roof and entrance, this subterranean space could pull triple duty, and also function as a fallout shelter in the event of a nuclear weapon going off in the area. Also, replacing the inner door with a commercial grade steel fire door, is not a bad idea if you're able to get one second hand.
@Robinson-Homestead9 жыл бұрын
+BPM Productions of Colorado Thank you for your comment and ideas.
@andyelkins8839 жыл бұрын
+Kevin Robinson what type of chickens are the 2 black and white ones at 0:17
@WayneKellen7 жыл бұрын
Looks like barred rock.
@betsytraughber18705 жыл бұрын
BPM Productions of Colorado it's an old fashioned root cellar for harvested food, not a fall out shelter.
@surveyguyor89584 жыл бұрын
Kevin. I love it. great job. I think i would take a 'U' pipe and put on that vent so it really comes from under. no water, no birds. no leaves or dirt. you already have a great "block". Good job, i need to do this.
@Robinson-Homestead4 жыл бұрын
thank you ,glad you enjoyed the video
@applegeneral62295 жыл бұрын
What was the temperature inside root cellar? Also the humidity? Great video!
@davidhughes47282 жыл бұрын
I've been in construction for 30 years and I think your Root Cellar is perfectly safe it's the best thing for us a storm I think you will be okay really love the video keep up the good work man
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
Thank you David.
@joshwaters15078 жыл бұрын
very nice my only concern is the air ventilation pipe, what if there was a huge flood...
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
No floods hear I live on a mountain thanks Josh.
@allan9584able8 жыл бұрын
some people live in flood areas
@dozer16427 жыл бұрын
4 happy family members true. Very true. Some people live on boats too.
@sh-hg4eg3 жыл бұрын
@@allan9584able Use some common sense and adjust it to your situation.
@allan9584able3 жыл бұрын
@@sh-hg4eg what ever blows ya hair back
@MrQbenDanny8 жыл бұрын
BRAVO!!! A truly unique chance to look at a fantastic job that solves so many problems and creates so much good. It's great.
@Veritas210008 жыл бұрын
Nice job.and informative .
@bigsteve777able2 жыл бұрын
really well explained, and for sure it will last for a long time the way you have built it. moving in October to Ireland one of first things i will do is make a start on root cellar and for sure will copy your design, maybe make a bit larger be safe room as well then.
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Trevor
@BitsOfThisNThat8 жыл бұрын
Great job on the root cellar. You said if you could help us out with our root cellar ask. So I'm asking. Can you come here and build me one?! Great video...
@carolmartin25035 жыл бұрын
and You're the only one who asked for that much help =D good thinking. He probably could but not without some money involved !
@Fidg2348 жыл бұрын
Was very impressed with how you did this. Friends of ours had one and you could smell the fruit in it. Brings back good memories.
@joekjr.36938 жыл бұрын
do you have any pictures of your cellar as you were building it ??? Awesome job BTW. Doesn't get any better than that !!! :)
@charliebecker44176 жыл бұрын
What a great root cellar, I've never seen a better root cellar, the video is a good root cellar video. Thanks for showing us your root cellar.
@tomgreen83908 жыл бұрын
I now want a goat
@bornintheusa16446 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@carolynsparks37145 жыл бұрын
Ms Molly me too
@eleo_b5 жыл бұрын
Tom Green • goats are the best!
@dutchman555 жыл бұрын
That little bell 🔔
@fredbecker6075 жыл бұрын
Check out Kiko goats kikogoats.com. They are a good hardy breed that work well with small farms.
@elund4088 жыл бұрын
put in a two ton jack and an 8' 4x4 to help move the door if something falls on it. power inside with a rechargable light and saws all could come in handy. a small stove a shovel some blankets and TP and you could live there for a couple of weeks if necessary.
@stephensgate18 жыл бұрын
Great job Kevin.
@monnarush9 жыл бұрын
Great root cellar, enjoyed this video too, keep them coming. This will help us with our root cellar build in 2016! Thanks again!
@Robinson-Homestead9 жыл бұрын
+monnarush If you need help let me know.
@leonardoparedes13029 жыл бұрын
+Kevin Robinson cool
@bumblebum8 жыл бұрын
I might be off the mark but it seems to me with the air vent opening on the ground like that if you have a real wet storm just a couple inches of water on the property will flood your vent and block it or allow water into the cellar through the vents.?
@icynok7 жыл бұрын
if you go back and listen to him, he explains that the floor of his cellar is basically big ass drainage itself but i agree with you that it isn't a good thing to have like that, probably could use some PVC pipe and curve it to a 90 degree angle.
@ipeeinmysinkimafraidtocome71275 жыл бұрын
check valve will stop water ?
@whiskeybentiron-works46482 жыл бұрын
Great looking cellar! Can not wait to start on mine come spring. Good little goat buddy following you around too. Ha. Thanks for the video. 👍
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and good luck with you cellar
@NWforager5 жыл бұрын
i wonder what the temps are year around in there . and compared to outside temps
@anaabrego44604 жыл бұрын
Yes, can I store wine. Wondering what the average temperature is. ?
@Angela-sm5fj6 жыл бұрын
Smart and resourceful man. I'm not so lucky to have a handy man. But where there's a will there's a way!
@Robinson-Homestead6 жыл бұрын
That's if you work at you will get it thank for the comment.
@rocklickranch28042 жыл бұрын
Great video! We’re wanting to build a root cellar at our place. Did you build on top of the ground and cover it with dirt or dig into a hillside? Also what are the dimensions?
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
I dug into the Hillside and covered it
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
My dimensions are about 8 ft by 8 ft inside
@christopherkidd34014 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed watching this.
@Robinson-Homestead4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much my friend.
@dorenemellene22018 жыл бұрын
A very nice job on a great cellar. You never know how long you'll be down there so I hope you have things to keep your mind occupied. An instrument, the Bible, and an iPad. Something else you would want is a medical kit, you never know. Also a large bucket with a well fitting lid, a can of nicely scented spray, toilet paper and wipes. You gotta go when you gotta go, you know. Oh, and don't forget the goat, he loves you. A rooster, and hen would be nice too.
@davej74585 жыл бұрын
A great presentation. Good how to at a minimum cost. Floor best of all does three things stops flooding, maintains humidity and uses the best materials. Brick is perfect for the floor, recycled brick is even better. Will add brick floor to mine better than just gravel. I have a pile of used bricks but I didn't have the idea.
@Robinson-Homestead5 жыл бұрын
I have one more video on the root cellar if you would like to see kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppTYi3ueo7-Xp6c Thank you for the comment David.
@anthonymusso52828 жыл бұрын
Did I miss the average temp it stays in there?
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
38to56
@anthonymusso52828 жыл бұрын
Thx, might have to think about building one, because I have terrible food storage place.
@anaabrego44604 жыл бұрын
Thanks was looking for the temperature! Come help me build one!
@davechambers41963 жыл бұрын
Dude!!! This was the absolute best video on this I have seen. Thank you!!!
@Robinson-Homestead3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much i really appreciate that.
@johnpalma72657 жыл бұрын
Sounds like quite a bit of time,work and money, just the foot or so of gravel must have been at least a couple of hundred $,then there's the matter of the excavation. I can't imagine where you ever found all those bricks they look like they were never used,no mortar on them.As for the metal door, scrap yards don't exactly give things away either. No I'm not trying to get your goat,even thought it might make a nice pet.. Good job.
@Robinson-Homestead7 жыл бұрын
About $700.00 free used brick not a lot of money lot of work thanks John.
@betsytraughber18705 жыл бұрын
john palma in new construction of brick homes there are always leftover bricks. If a contractor was to try and return the unused bricks to the brick yard they are charged a restocking fee. That's why so many builders just roll dirt over them to get rid of them, lots of times you can ride by new construction of brick homes and just ask for the leftover bricks they are glad to get rid of them. We were able to build an entire patio floor with discarded bricks,,,,they were all free for the taking! And it is a huge nice patio 12 feet by 36 feet! We put crush run on the ground and then a layer of sand, then you lay the bricks as you want them, a border of pressure treated lumber is used to frame in the perimeter, then place sand in the cracks between each brick. We had a friend to lend us a machine that pounded in the sand. It. Was about two days of work, but boy was it worth it, we then added a simple roof over the patio, a great place to hang out especially when it rains. The sound of rain on a tin roof puts me to sleep.
@carolLDickinson6 жыл бұрын
That is so cute how the chickens come up to you... sounds like they are saying "hey... hey... i'm here... you have some food for us daddy". So cute. Thanks for sharing your informative video on how to build a root cellar/storm shelter. And at marker 2:25 cutie mr. billy goat is saying... "hey daddy can I come in the storm shelter too... just in case there's a storm cause you don't want me whirling and twirling off into space. Right daddy. :)" Right. He is soooooooooo cute. And curious. God's little creatures are such a joy.
@Robinson-Homestead6 жыл бұрын
Got to love them all thanks for watching.
@ChileExpatFamily8 жыл бұрын
Very nice I am in the process of making the shelves for our new root cellar here in Chile. I am liking yours and how you use the plastic crates, which I have the same type here in Chile, but I am thinking that I want to weld up my frame for my shelves out of steel and then put the wooden planking like you have. My root cellar is about two times bigger than yours as well and i would like to hang my hams and bacon down there so the steel would help as I would make some stainless steel hooks for the meat to hang from the ceiling. What do you think? Jim
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
The steel frame may rust over time but will work.
@ChileExpatFamily8 жыл бұрын
Yes I am afraid of that too but I plan on painting it well and hope for the best. I am a little worried about the weight and hence the metal. Jim
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
If you use a good paint you should be ok.
@ChileExpatFamily8 жыл бұрын
I really wish that I could powder coat it but that is not possible here in Chile where I am. Oh well, a good oil based paint will have to do with two coats. Thanks Ciao from Chile. Jim
@Thomas-wj5iq8 жыл бұрын
ChileExpatFamily
@douglasgriffiths35348 жыл бұрын
Nice job!!! Looks great!! We have a 150 sq. ft. cellar very similar to yours under our bedroom, which was an add-on. We call it the mini basement. We keep root veggies and canned goods (my wife cans), as well as important papers and other valuables down there. It's not accessible from outside; the door is a trapdoor in the bedroom. It dosen't get wet inside either. Your goats are cute.
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@nancygross21962 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I m thinking about doing
@KeepingItDutch9 жыл бұрын
Great job, I like the channel, I'll sub now
@Robinson-Homestead9 жыл бұрын
+Homesteading With Dutch Thank you.
@daniastry80884 күн бұрын
Your root cellar should be kept at 90 to 95 percent humidity to work as a true root cellar yours is great! Love it remember if you need to raise humidity just pour a gallon of water on your floor it will raise the humidity.
@Martinwebb3eaglerandomocity8 жыл бұрын
its been a year now have you had any issues with the cellar or is there any thing you wish you had done differently ? im fixing to start one soon i hope. thank .
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
No issues It works great I do wish it was closer to the house.
@Martinwebb3eaglerandomocity8 жыл бұрын
thank you for the info.
@joesmith7427 Жыл бұрын
What temp and humidity is it at?? Im into ageing food and canning. Age some Cheese, meat,salami, wine, booze, can goods, its usually around 60*F and if you have to raise the humidity, spray the floor with water or put a bucket of water in the room, it'll disappear! Or buy an ultrasonic humidifer, with a big tank. 50 or 100 bucks max. U will need 110vac.
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Not sure on humidity but the temp 40 to 60 thanks for sharing.
@bettyboo63998 жыл бұрын
Cool! Can you come to Canada, and make one for me? I like the goats, they follow you around like puppy dogs
@amyholley43318 жыл бұрын
the goats must really like you as much as the chickens. 😊😉
@sab46838 жыл бұрын
BAHAHAHAHAHA SAVAGE LAWDDD
@theantiqueautistic61487 жыл бұрын
I love goats more than anything. I am an old woman getting ready to homestead and we should be getting them in the spring. I have so much to learn about homesteadingsubscribed
@Robinson-Homestead7 жыл бұрын
You will be fine one step at a time good luck and thanks for the comment.
@allcav36078 жыл бұрын
Did you mix your cement yourself or did you have them come out and pour it?
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
I mixed my cement by myself hard work.
@joseespindola84877 жыл бұрын
Kevin Robinson tablas es español
@myrnalarson95607 жыл бұрын
Kevin , I'm from Kansas and I have seen a lot of storm cellars...yours is very nice..well done. thanks for the walk through
@Robinson-Homestead7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and the comment Myrna Larson.
@tinabastarache26746 жыл бұрын
bwhahah i can't even the friggin goat adorable i hope any need of use for storm shelter the goat goes down there too
6 жыл бұрын
Definitely.
@trishfitzpatrick20662 жыл бұрын
You are one HANDY MAN, Kevin. Thanks for the video.
@bsweets118 жыл бұрын
Why do you have a lock on the outside of the door?
@shadowmatrix010118 жыл бұрын
So vandals don't try to break in and steal his food when he's not inside it. Same reason why you lock your house.
@joyceburrill27387 жыл бұрын
I wonder same thing. Doesn't make any sense. I assume a vandal can open the latch same as he does.
@squidiz4966 жыл бұрын
Joyce Burrill Its a shed latch that can hold a lock.
@brandonmurphy82536 жыл бұрын
Because it's his seller not yours.
@judeneufeld88266 жыл бұрын
Lovely. Super idea. More people need one of these Thank you
@Robinson-Homestead6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Jude.
@GamersNationA.I7 жыл бұрын
That's cool
@Robinson-Homestead7 жыл бұрын
Thanks BenNation.
@bellestansfield39613 жыл бұрын
Excellent video - thanks so much - best I've seen so far. God bless your root cellar.
@Robinson-Homestead3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@bellestansfield39613 жыл бұрын
@@Robinson-Homestead your root cellar will now be reproduced in Cape Town, SA! I wonder how many countries have a copy of your design!! 👌👏
@serxhoorhani29779 жыл бұрын
#Fallout
@alexandreoliveira91974 жыл бұрын
Thank you for show us your building. Congratulations.
@Robinson-Homestead4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alexandre.
@Johnathan-TrayRotolo7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I really like your cellar build
@Robinson-Homestead7 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@christinegoodno76628 жыл бұрын
That's a really nice root cellar! Well thought out. Clearly, you know all the issues and problems that can happen.
@Robinson-Homestead8 жыл бұрын
All good no problems.
@deanframe9095 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m so going to have my husband make me this!
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late comment but good luck and thank you for the comment.
@wagstail48045 жыл бұрын
What can I say but , perfect build and a self draining floor can't get any better than that.
@Robinson-Homestead5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Wags Tail.
@TheHaubie Жыл бұрын
This is just great!! Thanks for sharing!! Love from Canada.
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it thanks for the comment and watching.
@PaulDGreen-bu4iz8 жыл бұрын
Looks like you have a friend to follow you around. It looked good Kevin! Thanks for sharing!
@w967253 жыл бұрын
Great job. I'm watching videos on root cellars in hopes to build one myself,
@williambeshearssr39585 жыл бұрын
Great cellar no doubt everyone needs one of these when I was a kid we all had one now it's old timey but it could save you from a lot of hurt or worse thanks