Off Grid Upgrades: Doubling Down on Solar, Water Storage, and Fruit Trees

In this video, we take you through our latest off-grid upgrades as we double down on sustainability and self-sufficiency. Join us as we increase our Off Grid Solar array for more renewable energy, expand our rain catchment system with additional IBC totes, and plant new fruit trees to enhance our orchard. We'll introduce you to each upgrade and share tips, insights, and the benefits these improvements bring to our off-grid lifestyle. Whether you're an off-grid enthusiast or just curious about sustainable living, this video is packed with practical information and inspiration for making your own eco-friendly upgrades. Don't miss out on seeing how we're transforming our off-grid cabin into an even more resilient and self-sufficient haven!
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[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Link to Amazon store: amzn.to/4bhpstj, use the limited and universal code USKOL5OFF - 5% off before 7/31. Link to the BLUETTI official website - bit.ly/494eaHJ, use the universal code JJPD24 - $50 off for a purchase of $1000 from 6/24 to 7/31 Additional Rewards 🎁 Don't Miss BLUETTI PRIME DAY Extra Rewards! 🎁 To win amazing prizes like 100% discounts, the latest BLUETTI products, or Amazon gift cards, click the Gleam link to enter BLUETTI's 'Don't Feel Blue, Feel BLUETTI' Prime Day Campaign. 👉 Enter the Campaign Here - bit.ly/4b7FVPX. Good luck! 🍀💙

[@davidsimon4387]

Great job 👍❤

[@brendafarrow3117]

Price of & where to buy solar panels please ? Don’t for get to subscribe

[@vonheise]

@@brendafarrow3117 I got my three solid and three flexable at Amazon in different years. They price has come down about 30%. They are not always the cheapest, but are most of the time if you have Prime.

[@doughershberger4285]

Did you see the orange flame on your oven? Should be blue, air mixture isn’t right or you’ll end up with soot on your food. It may be set up for natural gas and not propane. Keep in mind that propane has a higher btu rating so they need a smaller orfice. Another thing to check, spiders like to build webs in the mixing tubes, pipe cleaners work great to remove those webs. But it’s definitely not burning clean. Just passing along helpful information. See ya on the next one.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I'll have to look at it again.....I know I changed the orphices but maybe it needs adjusting some how

[@denisewilson8367]

I was going to offer the same advice.

[@66bigbuds]

Ya yellow flame also puts out carbon monoxide.

[@aliceevans3357]

Thank you!! When I light my oven it smells, not natural gas just that smell of it not burning clean. The top burners light orange then turn blue, most times. I had the gas guys in our small town check it. Their fancy machine didn't pick up anything- what about your nose! They said everything was fine and not to worry, SMH I felt like they thought they were just dealing with some old paranoid woman. Four years on its still that way.

[@alexfogg9354]

As a licensed propane technician who works on these things every day it's one of three things #1 if your running on propane the natural gas orifice properly wasn't switched out for a lp orifice #2 the regulator on the back of the oven never got converted to LP or #3 the regulator on your tank is putting out too much pressure. It's not likely an air adjustment issue given how orange it is . I've been following you guys for a long time Love the videos and good luck !

[@nancyl3843]

I admire you both so much. I am old now and cannot do what you do, but I love watching two people as intelligent and forward thinking as you. I love your channel and so appreciate your work ethic, your home, and your marriage. Well done, seriously.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love and enjoy watching your videos. May the lord bless and protect you and Jen. Jen making bread and Jay planting the fruit trees

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks so much Brenda

[@denisewilson8367]

Best way to dry your laundry, "solar dryer", thats how I'm going to dry my clothes. Got the stainless steel clothes line up before it down poured rain yesterday. Will be building my outdoor sink/laundry station , hopefully, this week. I want to include water catchment off my storage barn into the blue food grade barrels that I have. Using one as a natural filter with sand and bio char. Then down to my utility sink. Building a drainboard to use as a table for whatever its needed for, i.e. laundry baskets, fruit baskets or drainer for dishes. Keeping the mess outside as much as possible.

[@justiceleague1146]

Very informative video and the bread makes me drool! Thank for sharing!

[@dandarling5990]

Gosh I do love planting trees! Gosh I sure hate digging the holes and chopping roots! Some hard rewarding work right there!

[@davidpatrick1813]

ALMOST 50,000 SUBSCRIBERS ... CONGRATS , pat

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

@@davidpatrick1813 woot woot buddy

[@wobdeehomestead]

Great deal on those panels! I wish they had these Bluetti five years ago when we went off grid. The solar technology is moving so fast it’s hard to keep up. We went from lead acid to lithium a year ago and the difference is night and day. A Bluetti would be a nice backup for us on those long cloudy winter days.

[@MikeZMonroe]

- Congrats on your success with the solar system. You’re certainly learning a lot on the solar technology.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊 thanks for that

[@vonheise]

Electronics was my hobby from childhood. I had an uncle buy me an electronics course and kit in 1958 and I built a a project for the science fair in the 8th grade which won third place, then became an avionics tech in the Air Force. I have messed with solar on my camper, but would still have to study a bit to try and take our house off grid, but our utility bill is so low with all our high efficiency heat, AC, and water heater that I have little motivation to do so. Messy plumbing is my downfall...

[@Tony-wn6yk]

Hello Jay & Jen .. I enjoy watching your videos and how you explain a solar set up. I am new to solar and am going to have to watch the other videos that you have on solar . Keep up the good work!!!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey, thanks buddy......I try and give others encouragement.....I'm not a pro....but like to share my real life experiences with everyone. Thanks for being here Tony 😊👍

[@chrisgalvin6703]

It’s great to see you moving forward and making life easier. The water catchment system and the new solar will make life so much more enjoyable. And a lot less stressful you have a blessed day. Love your videos.🙏🏻

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you Chris

[@alicianneboyle2443]

Omg Jen shut the front door lol i got the sane washer and i luv mine 🙌🙌🙌🙌 i use rain water for mine and those washers are the best darn things that they cane out with 🙌🙌 if anyone doesn't own one yet i highly recommend it. I bought mine 3 yrs ago I'm probably going to be leaving one more message on here or more lol.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Love it!!

[@dennismartin5409]

Awesome video as usual! You two are the best!

[@dennismartin5409]

@OffgridwithJayandJen1 are you telling me that I was the victor?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

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[@NoName-NNISOTBS]

Happy to see all the additions to your home. Excess water and solar. Awesome! The trees will supply some needs in the future. 🙂

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I hope so too

[@lcook0825]

One of those breads with cinnamon and raisins would be great. Thanks for a great video. The extra water storage will be great as well.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Oh man.....that does sound good

[@lcook0825]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen it is a great combo. I use the English muffins and bagels. Delicious.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

You guys are killing it!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Woot woot

[@SandraVanLankvelt]

WOW a whole lot going on for sure you two munchkins are very busy for sure. Everything is coming along nicely and very proud of both of you. Great job on the new solar panels and oh yeah love your line cloths line LOL. God Bless you both and the pup's too. Everything is lookin GOOD!!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks so much Sandra

[@unleashedsky]

i dream of living like this! Get out of town living and live in the country here in Nova Scotia, off grid, grow my own food... hard work but heaven!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

It is hard work, that's for sure.....but rewarding

[@davidsimon4387]

You guys are kicking up a notch....:) I Love it❤

[@johnkirby6547]

All good stuff and Great finds. Can't wait to see more, those panels will be awesome 👏

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I'm excited too

[@suezaple4950]

Very cool you folks have come a long way fruit trees , more solar panels ( Jay you're no dummy your learning .and that bread, WOW Jen you could go into business they just get better. Nice and more water catchment amazing nice system You should be proud of the accomplishments .

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you my friend

[@chuckbowne5161]

like all your vids but this was a great one. bread ,solar and water. nice couple!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks so much Chuck 😊

[@garydavis786]

I'm one who likes solar also. You almost can't have too much solar. I have solar on my house and also have 600 watts of solar on my van that I go camping with. Thanks for the video and I can smell the bread from here.

[@Scorpio45Libra]

Omg that bread looks totally delicious!! Way to go Jen!!!! 🥰❤ You two are just so cute!

[@daystardanes]

Jay, what do I look for, like numbers of solar panels ? I've wanted the in our back yard. It's over 2 acres of south sun. So then can you use them on the solar charging units.

[@alyciapeters5073]

Amazing bread!!

[@jenateer2518]

Beautiful breads

[@douglasb8558]

Jay and Jen, Fruit trees need a lot of sunshine and good drainage and protection from deer and mice. Both mice and deer will chew on your trees in the winter month and the trees will die. In the warmer month bugs will devour your trees and kill them unless you stop them. I wish you a hearty good luck with your fruit trees! I have replanted mine several times next door in Wisconsin.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I hear ya buddy.....we have trees that are doing OK, but the gypsy moth cattapillars stunted them the first two year and killed about half of them....but things are moving along.....slowly

[@debbiefaber1224]

Suggest that you make a larger hole for the root ball. Best Wishes with growing..

[@garysuderman174]

I've been watching Shawn James, Myself reliance for years on KZbin and he grows fruit trees in Canada. He grow stuff just for the deer too. But he also eats deers lol

[@johnr3603]

Very pretty day !

[@johnr3603]

How much does a solar dryer cost 😊?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Free 99 lol

[@Shelleys4Seasons]

Awesome, what channels or videos do you recommend to learn more about solar? Where do we find affordable panels?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Will prowse has the best variety of videos and his earlier videos helped me a lot. Also his solar blue prints are what I based my solar set up off of. Solar panels I have found great deals on local Facebook marketplace, just look at a bunch of listing until you find the right ones

[@Mcslap13]

Im looking to get a ac500 this year, im super excited! The main gola is to lighten the bill on my stationary camper ive been living in. Alao curious on that washing machine? What is needed for that to run? And where can I find one!

[@AngelaG-yo3cy]

Long time no see. 😊 Its a long story 😂 Jay you weight loss looks good.. and Jen wow love your getting into making bread. I use to when i was younger. Still loving your videos ❤💙🦮🐕‍🦺

[@robert4027]

double down ?? no. I'm tripling down 💪. ALL NATO MEMBERS MEETING IN WASHINGTON DC THIS WEEK... something big is coming

[@Warhorse1975]

I know you normally pump water from pole barn to your cabin. Is there anyway it could be plumbed in an away it would self level fill?

[@keepinupwiththejones7980]

I have that same solar dryer! 😅

[@keepinupwiththejones7980]

@OffgridwithJayandJen1 what does that mean?

[@kenputt1750]

I have a mega 2 Oupes with 3 xtra batteries, I run 24volts on 3 10ga. This charges my battery at 750 watts in full sun. I did away with my lead acid batteries and charge controller. Buy more panels and another mega 2.

[@JW-nm3kq]

Can you add the new panels to your solar stand that tracks with the sun?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I could if there was room....but it is full and these ones need to be closer to the barn

[@TombiggbeeLife]

I just added a washing machine like the one outside your barn to my Amazon wish list! Prepping for my camp house build and thought one of these little washing machines would be a nice addition!... But I see you have yours outside the barn? What happened? not worth buying? broke? Would you recommend buying one? I'll be living alone at my river cabin so I don't need much and they run on 120v elect... Hope you see this lol... because after seeing it outside ya'lls barn I'm starting to get skeptical. (liked and Subed)

[@TombiggbeeLife]

Crap.... sorry, I didn't watch the whole video till just now. I see it's not broke lol.... and ya'll are using it. Soooo, would you recommend this product? Does it do a good job? (sory for not watching the whole video b/f asking dumb questions lol)

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

That little washer does a decent job and without using a ton of resources (water/electric) I do feel there may be better options though, we use this machine for portions of our laundry....but being straight with you....we do a majority of our laundry downstate when visiting family and do plan to buy/use a full size machine once out mini cabin is finished. Don't want to steer you wrong. That machine works...but I'm sure there are other good options.

[@Larrycoby]

How to protect ibc fom freezing up in winter.

[@SuperCulty]

355 watt solarpanels in Denmark for 71,50 dollars pr panel..

[@markhellwig1448]

Where did you get 300 watt panels for $120

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

@@markhellwig1448 marketplace....lots of people sell them from one place to another.

[@douglasgatian1401]

Ohm's law and a little skills with hand tools.

[@williamvan909]

😂😂😂 invest in some cloths pins to hold them in place wind can blow them down just a little idea for you stay safe take care .

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

sell that bread// I am in Kimball MI.

[@douglasb8558]

Maybe that film on your solar panels is space dust. 15,000 tons The scientists estimated that a total of 15,000 tons (13,600 metric tons) of cosmic dust rains down on the Earth annually, though most of the material is lost on entry as it burns up in Earth's atmosphere. This leaves 5,200 tons (4,700 metric tons) of interplanetary dust to settle on the surface of our planet each year.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Interesting.....is this going to have long term effects on the earth in any way? Polar flip, gravitational pull, or anything like that

[@pmartin6759]

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[@richardrowland7044]

Yeah find a wood burner stove an old cast iron stove from the late 1800 early 1900s

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Would be really cool

[@CanadianCivilDefenceMuseum]

I see you still have not fixed the stove! It will only take a few minutes to fix by a simple adjustment of the regulator! Safety first!!!!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I already swapped the orphices.....maybe it needs adjusting some how, but I have not done it yet, no.

[@CanadianCivilDefenceMuseum]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen the Orifice is only one part. You have to adjust the regulator on the regulator there is a cap and remove it and underneath is a plastic fitting. You have to turn it upside down and put it back in and then put the cat back in place and this will fix your problem.

[@JonOffgrid]

🎉

[@jpbhockey1959]

Deer will love you

[@lynnlegault3447]

On our next episode how to stop deer from eating fruit trees

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Lol......you know what.....these deer are pretty well behaved around here. I think Jen has them scared a bit

[@donlindquist9560]

How did she make the bread. Looking at bread doesn’t help subscribers

[@canajian]

🖐😎👍

[@Liimpy]

Most can't embrace these units because they're not free

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Nothing is free my friend.....Work Hard....Make money and invest it in products that can help you be more independent. Solar Works......Figure it out.

[@Liimpy]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen you said you got this unit for free right.. ?

[@dkjazzz]

You shouldn’t eat all that bread, it’s killing you 😔

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

@@dkjazzz we ate one loaf....as mentioned in the video.we give most of it to friends and neighbors. It makes Jen happy 😊

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Bread doesn't kill people, fatty processesed foods and lack of movement kill people. Sourdough actually has great health benefits with its probiotcs!

[@dkjazzz]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen Carbs are killing you

[@dkjazzz]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen You’ve got the fat part wrong, proceed food yes. You need to look into no carb high fat carnivore

[@dkjazzz]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen no carbs have good health benefits 😔

[@pull-my-finger-1]

you will need to make a pot of chili for the jalapeno bread Cheers

[@Karen-up8xo]

Check out the Ellen White's (Austrailia woman) proven planting method for fruit trees. She digs a substantial planting hole first, then puts heavy stones around on top of the roots to anchor them, then adds the top layer of soil over the rocks. Why use the stones? Because if high wind storms pass though your fruit orchard, the trees will not be blown over and killed since the weight of the rocks supports them much better than just soil layers would support them. Something to consider when you work hard to get them planted and wait untll the actually produce fruit, it would be tragic to lose these trees in high wind storms.

[@SimpleCountryDogTrainer]

We will be taking possession of 20 acres in the UP in a week with an off grid cabin that needs work. I have enjoyed watching your place take shape and have learned much from what you’ve shared. Thanks for sharing your adventures! Many of the projects you have taken on are ones my wife and I will take on as well in the coming months!

[@Chirita008]

Great stuff! How long before the trees bear fruit? Also, do you have concerns about the bears destroying the trees and with all the food you're growing? Asking since they took out the bird feeder with no problem. Bread continues to look great! I just had 2 buttered slices while watching your video! 😉

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

That bread looks so good!!! it’s great watching you guys live life. Keep what you’re doing. Life is short.😊

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks buddy....ill make sure you get a loaf of that bread some day

[@lorismith2484]

The squirrels will love your apples! They eat them before they're ripe and then throw them on the ground.

[@marydingus4360]

Some that hot bread and butter would sure taste good right now!! Your amazing Jen!❤

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Oh yes!

[@michaelbueckers7102]

Do you have a link or page for these new solar panels? I’d be interested learning more about them. Thanks 🙏

[@cue881-yo7kz]

Glad to see the new panels! Two things you will never have to much of: solar panels and water totes! Start looking into a counter top convection oven. Jen has to be going through propane like crazy with all that bread baking. It would be good to run it off the solar. I just lucked out with 6 340 Watt Q cells at $50 each. It doubled what I had running into my EG4 inverter. I have managed to cut my electric bill down to $34 a month. Like you said, I don't know why everyone isn't trying this. I now have 6 power stations and they each have dedicated solar panels charging them. And, like you, I am still learning. Take care, be safe and God Bless!

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Thank you, Jay and Jen for showing me up was up to always love to watch your videos you both make me laugh hahaha

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

put them on the building with the most S,Q, FEET on roof //the poll barn

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I'm considering it....only thing is the angles are not good and wrong directions

[@GipperGGipper]

Are you worried about wildlife eating your fruit trees?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Honestly the deer don't bother them.....why I don't know. We have about 20 other trees planted 4 years ago and for some reason they don't bother them. 🤷‍♂️

[@sshaw9046]

Are going to put a flooring in the pole barn

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I hope so.....have been trying to figure out what or how

[@ZenWithJen12]

@sshaw9046 I have an idea! Just gotta convince Jay!

[@alivewithhemp4989]

We learned the hard way that apple trees like to be at least 20 feet from maples and oaks.😢

[@alivewithhemp4989]

How much were your IBC totes? The Pioneer store in Mio is $75. We need 2.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

@@alivewithhemp4989 we paid $90 each.....I was unable to find them any cheaper than that in good condition. 75 seems very good

[@trailcampete5119]

love your video's

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks my friend

[@kristingrounds4163]

That cocoa one with raspberries and chocolate chips would make great french toast!! I like the improvements you have made....very nice!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks KG 👍

[@kristingrounds4163]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen you need to do a video if you make that cocoa bread into French toast

[@stevesaverin6866]

i live off grid to i would love to have one i just cant aford the 5000 they want for them

[@GrampyCampy]

I want to run my whole home off solar, for big brother type reasons, but I am totally dumb and don’t understand anything about solar! If I can ever afford to do it on my channel too! Blessings brother and sister in Jesus name! 🏡🦌🦃👴✝️🏕️😎🪴🛻

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Keep watching those solar videos my friend.....it will click one day for ya. That's kinda how it worked for me. Best wishes.

[@markhudspeth8503]

Could the loft hold the weight of a water storage tank? For keeping water warm in the 🥶 winter or road trips?

[@KUEHLKUEST]

Bread looks delish!! Solid score on the panels for sure!! That Bluetti is a solid unit!! J & C

[@jimmybasham-c7s]

your life seems so peaceful. I'm a bit envious. Its been a dream of mine for years to buy property and start a homestead but at 72 I'm chasing a dream that getting a bit too far ahead of me. LOL so in the meantime I'm enjoying yours with youall.

[@Jeff-vt8kn]

My church put up a 2 million dollar solar grid today

[@OFFGRID_Trucker]

I'm running my 9k Pioneer mini split off my 2400w, 800Ah system in my '28 RV right now. Ahhhh.. looking for some land to go offgrid.. I'll be hauling water for a while.. unless GOD provides me with some land with a small spring on it. I do laundry with my Ecoflow Delta II. It does both on one charge if the load is smallish.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

@@OFFGRID_Trucker keep kicking butt buddy......we are all figuring it out. 😉

[@blakecurtis3068]

What do you do for water in the winter?

[@tenneyconstruction7323]

👍👍

[@louisech1963]

You need a clothes line.

[@yvonnelucas-cessna4458]

Jen, please don't worry, I won't hold Jay against you, lol!!! So glad you found some cheaper solar panels. You and your polebarn needed them.

[@DaveS-gf4ik]

you all are building up the cabin a true off grid like always loving the video and now a fruit orchard great

[@shitake_au]

What are Erbs?

[@davidsimon4387]

Very appreciative....:) Thank you 😊

[@kathystafford6668]

What are the possibilities of moisture and heat resistances of leaving it out side ?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

What's that you're referring to?

[@richardgreen5602]

Where's that "natural" smile??????????????????? Thank you for explaining more about solar.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

🙄

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

Jay and Jen’s off grid bakery. 😂🎉 I'm curious if you guys have ever covered what Jen teaches or what she does? I might have missed it. I definitely want to learn and implement all the solar. Skip the soy bean oil totes. I got one free and that oil was so sticky I couldn't get it out with the hottest water from the car wash! Some of it is still stuck in the back of my pick up.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Oh no......glad I stuck with the glycerin then......thanks for the warning. Jen teaches math and reading to kids who need a little additional help I'm those subjects.

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen that’s so cool!!

[@db.mc2]

Congratulations on everything my friends 👍🏻God Bless 🙏🏻Appreciate you 🫶🏻

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks so much 😊

[@alicianneboyle2443]

Great job on the bread Jen 😋😋 those look amazing 🤩

[@garysuderman174]

You ever watch DIY solar power with Will Prowse? 370 W solar panels for $103.00 brand new. 30 year warranty. I'd say that's the best deal at this date in time June 2024. Like you said though, maybe technology will surpass even these Aptos brand.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I do watch Mr. Prowse I do.....learned and set up my system based on his blueprints actually. I liked that video he did about those panels too.....but I don't need a whole pallet of them so the deal was not for me but awesome deal if you needed a lot of them

[@garysuderman174]

​@@OffgridwithJayandJen I guess we need to find someone to split the costs and the panels. How many come in a pallet because he never mentions you have to buy that many at a time? We're on grid with 13 year old panels and no batteries. Thinking about Bluetti because of the app and plug & play but also having the capabilities to pack them up for camping. We're retired too and might buy a 5th wheel to travel. My dad was from Michigan and I still have relatives there. We have relatives all over the US. Thanks for the videos, I learn from yours too & we never miss a video.

[@rebeccapratt-j5e]

LOVE-the Music,the breads lookkks yummy!!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊 thanks......I wasn't sure if the song was too sappy, lol.

[@davidwolfe7777]

Will Prowse the solar expert. Hope yall have enough bread for everyone👍

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Woot woot to that

[@morgansword]

Ah, the dirty old man in alaska getting back to you with some ideas. I used a washing machine exactly like yours. It gets it done better than a scrub board and tub for sure but I had terrible luck with two of them being made of such cheap plastic and breaking. Not a easy fix either. I stumbled onto a machine for a bit more cost and not having much space really did need the washing machine bad. This was out of stock so took a chance on a machine called Comfee. You put the clothes in one spot and once its filled with water did everything in that space allowed. Here is the great big difference!! All metal gears that don't strip out and the clothes when done are spun out so dry that you would think they had already been in a dryer... just damp and not soaking wet per say. It did cost about two fifty when I bought mine and shipped to the door. It was fast shipping and after two years of heavy clothing that by the way holds way way more clothes than I thought, are really clean! Okay now for the both of you kids who are really trying to get some grass growing and have a green lawn... a cheaper way, a great way to feed this lawn is just so simple its like falling off of a log. Def fluid used in diesel engines is straight up Nitrogen. Research this Jay! Dang it, I do more than just wish my lady was a Jen who by the way now looks like a Acorn for the tan going on in your an my heat waves ...... I don't miss those forty below nights at all as the days are now getting shorter and closer to winter is in my pea brain. Anyway getting back to the Def fluids, walmart or even the gas pumps sell it and its way cheaper than the isles of fertilizers you try to mix and match. Put in a hand sprayer with water and pump it or put in a sprinkler,,, or say those bottles you hook onto a hose and wa la your on the way to GREEN LAWNS. I had a massive bad heart attack and had some stints put into my heart... spent the week in the hospital and ran up a new bill for the government to solve. Close to a million dollars for this one. Now there is the price of water delivered to your door! Hope all is well and you are looking good kids.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Eurea....I actually was talking about that with a friend and saw it on YT too....might have to give it a try. Hope your feeling better my friend.....hope those stints keep the heart flowing better. ♥️

[@morgansword]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen I tried it on our garden and its taken all the plants from yellow to bright green and even the grass on the sides of it took to growing quick. I do hope that you check out the washing machine as its going to sell itself many times over if you do get one.... serious as my heart attack was to be sure its really the best investment for clothes you will make. I even wash blankets in mine

[@djrtime1398]

Thanks for showing off all that beautiful bread. By the way, I just got diagnosed with type2 diabetes. Dietitian told me the 3 main culprits besides sugars of course, are pasta, potatoes, and BREAD!!! Happy homesteading!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

oh man....that's not good. I feel ya though, I'm only eatting bread when Jen makes it, so I'm trying to fight it off myself too. best wishes my friend

[@djrtime1398]

@@OffgridwithJayandJenit will be all good. A sensible diet and these new diabetic medications should keep me in the game for a long time. Thanks for the well wishes.

[@garysuderman174]

I reversed type II diabetes by following the proper human diet. I have proof from MyChart, the website that I get from my Dr and healthcare team. My A1c last checked in a blood draw was 5.3. On KZbin watch KenBerryMD and see what he and his wife tell about it. I followed first the KETO OMAD Diet but had better results with OMAD Carnivore. They have a Live Show where they answer questions just about every Monday (Tennessee time)

[@barbveenstra8625]

Your bread looks wonderful!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you 😋

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

you kids are doing a great job

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you

[@donnaknight7922]

You are getting fancy around there, with an oven/stove in the pole barn! ❤love you guys.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊

[@nickbarounis1081]

I just watched a commercial for the yeti ? you tube has gone down hill with everyone trying to sell crap to us.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

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