Our Homestead Is a DISASTER but I'm Working On It...

[@margarettt7675]

Re the roof on the heater enclosure. if there isn't a reason not too, it might be better to have it sloped away from the house, taking the water away from the building.

[@reeree6682]

Great advice

[@mkats5102]

I was thinking the same…however they don’t get much rain so it might not matter so much.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

The reason was that then the front of the cabinet would have to be even bigger to accommodate the door, and then the whole thing becomes even bigger

[@MauroGestoso]

And we don't get much rain and we'll eventually have a roof over that whole area. It's fine, the wall can take some water.

[@dorothyallen3614]

It’s a solution for hot water and that’s the best fix for the moment, you did a great job lady, congratulations to hot water project ❤🎉. Animals love to rub on things and are inquisitive too! Santiago is so cute 🥰! You’re checking off those must get done projects, great accomplishments ❤! Much love to all, be well and safe.

[@kirstypollock6811]

I'm oddly envious of your "Scrapheap Challenge" adventures. Seems more useful and satisfying than my current daily wrestling with corporate bureaucracy and virtual " computer plumbing"

[@jacquionly]

Your new boiler cabinet is brilliant Harriet. Hopefully Mauro, your eye will continue to improve. 😊Santi's smile and wave goodbye wins it for me

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hehe knew it!

[@karenhenderson2624]

Harriet, you are a total force to be reconned with!

[@normamurray4450]

Wow, it's amazing what you can do Harriet...I am truly amazed! Your "rubbish" looks good to me and you sure know how to recycle it to the good! I think your build is something to be proud of. There you go, any ending or chat is just fine....natural.

[@carolblackler9386]

Good morning 🌄 Harriet ❤😊. I'm so proud of you. No matter what the job is, you do an amazing job with what little you have at hand 😊. It always looks professional too😊. Mauro and Santiago are looking well, I'm just sorry Bubba is not 100%. I hope all goes well with your checkup Mauro. Take care all❤😊❤. See you next time 😊💐🌹💐.

[@petro3441]

Great family ending❤ girl you are a diy Queen. Great inventions to make tour life easier🎉

[@silviac221]

Santi's goodbye was the best of the three! 😍

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Knew it 🤣

[@maddaslr8827]

well done! I missed seeing you work on projects! glad Mauro ist recovering, I hope his full vision will return soon

[@IRSA1]

A couple of really useful jobs completed, , well done ! You are one tough determined cookie on a mission to tackle any unfinished jobs lying around -and you are definitely going to achieve that ! You will find that having a well sheltered utility room is simply essential, especially given just how much extra laundry kids generate ! As a matter of fact ,the roomier, the more useful !

[@cantocant2346]

All the small jobs add up! Great work on everything.

[@magigi2416]

This was hilarious thanks Harriet ! Love watching the ups and downs of homesteading

[@PatrickPoet]

It's odd when you don't know someone, really, on the internet, yet feel so proud of them. She's always willing to pitch in and try and do and learn what needs learning. Wish there were more people like that in the world.

[@shannonlynne1558]

You grilling Mauro on the catch phrase was the best. I prefer his ending just for the sheer joy of watching his bewilderment. 😆

[@rudymazar5266]

So proud of you Harriet ! you try to solve any problem around the farm ! Good on you girl!!!!

[@melsparkles]

Both endings are as cute as each other:-) Good job on HWS cabinet. That first hot shower will be worth the wait.

[@veronikapolakova7737]

Dear family, you are a wonderful family, I wish you the best of health

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Sending love to you all. Don't worry, Harriet.❤

[@mirnasanchez8401]

Eres la chica que lo puede hacer todo!.. me inspiras!!!!

[@keilabrock5628]

I love your fleece sweater with the suns on it! such a cool piece

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thanks! Lucy and Yak 💗

[@vivalaleta]

I love the intelligent banter between the two of you. You're a good match.

[@lidanaude8022]

Sweet lady You sure have your hands full! Hopefully your husband will heal soon so he can support you with all these tasks . Much love to you girl!

[@eluec5]

Donkey gon' be operating that tap in no time! 😁 Nice job though

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Have a little more faith in my donkey proof box engineering please

[@eluec5]

Sorry, Yes. Admittedly, my comment was written right after the first watertap part (props on the perfect fit of that piping by the way!) and before the flooded donkey enclosure bit. @@LittleSpanishFarmstead

[@kirstypollock6811]

I find from boats that paint lasts longer against sunshine than varnish. And white might make your nice cabinet blend into your walls a bit better

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Ohhh interesting. Even marine varnish?! 😂

[@santiagonavesgomez8332]

The ending of the family it’s lovely you guys are really good byes fron Australia

[@mariafloresvillegas3279]

Me encanta ver como te atreves con todo eres una mujer valiente ❤

[@Pauline-m9m]

You are truely an inspiration to all young women, Harriet. Fabulous achievements and great video. Pauline, Australia

[@veroavileslugo6031]

Vales para un roto y para un descosido! Eres increíble!

[@danyoutube7491]

I expect Moses realises that the tap can move and simply enjoys playing with it, hopefully that box will do the trick.

[@ronguille9721]

An automatic heating cable can be used to stop water pipes from freezing. The cable is wrapped around the pipes and only uses power when the temperature dips to critical levels. It shuts off automatically, not very expensive, does not use a lot of power and will save having to buy water heaters. Should be available in your hardware stores.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hmm interesting option!

[@geertlapiere8465]

A very good option...... we've got a heater like yours inside the garage, and it froze anyway. Even when you let the water out, there is some membrane inside where the water can not be taken away. And as you know, a new heater is an expensive joke....😢😢😢

[@flowersfantasy9686]

You have inspired me to get stuff done, mainly for me my garden or we won’t be eating this year 😂. Oh and Santi (sp) wave goodbye was far superior, he’s too cute & hope he is feeling better soon x

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thought so! Shouldn't have bothered asking 😂

[@maryannknox7158]

Harriet Your so Amazing

[@AudreyORourke-e1u]

Harriet you are amazing you are such a hard worker and put your hand to anything and with all the demands of a baby . I applaud your spirit and never complain. 🤗💖

[@kerlyn3582]

Mauro what a wonderful father and husband you are. I pray our Lord Jesus completely heals your eye and you have 100% vision back. I also pray that the little one gets better quickly, unfortunately at his age they catch all sorts of bugs going around - though on the plus side, he is building up his immune system.

[@vivalaleta]

Your water heater storage looks professional but primitive and matches the overall look of your charming cottage.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hahaha I'll take that!

[@catherinecarreiro3955]

So proud! You keep on going and all these items add up and progress is being made.

[@bluelilly22222]

You are a amazing worker👍❤👌

[@DustBunny.101]

Good morning Harriet!! Thank you for another great video! Love your channel ❤️

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Great video Harriet. Nice to see Santi and Mauro.

[@Marmaladetuna]

Wow I am really impressed with how resourceful and innovative you are.Well done for taking every problem in your stride.And I think the heater cover is aesthetically pleasing lol!

[@adelgado519]

I think you did a beautiful job with the heater enclosure!!

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Where there's a will ,there's a way. ❤

[@user-45xxr57htr]

Вот на таких женщинах и держится мир! Умница! Дай Бог, всем вам здоровья…..❤😊

[@philipeadie6318]

Newcomer to your channel, watching for about 6 months. I'm in my 70th year and have a lot interesting hobbies to keep me busy. I'm definitely not a DIY person 😅. I think you guys have done amazingly well to get too the point of were you are. I'm looking forward to seeing your future videos. I do have connection with you both, I play classical music on my Spanish guitar 🎸 😍. I wish you and your family well your with respect PHILIP 😊

[@Acidsophy]

🥰🥰🥰🥰 Awsome!!!! Little jobs that makes big changes. Big uuuup!!!!!! You are so creative! It is great to have all those pieces laying around, you can allways use something in new projects 👍👍👍

[@patriciakeogh5008]

lol that ‘wooden stuff’ looks like Bamboo to me. It’s looks much better than before.

[@pandrew3146]

You work so hard 😊well done both of you. All the best...😊

[@barbaranielsen2888]

Harriet you are so Awesome!

[@NogginsVintage]

I think that was a little smile from Santi at the end of the

[@sandrabeauchamp4207]

Hello my friend blessings to you and your beautiful family 💞🙏

[@alexalexx777]

5:27 my auntie calls that “cañizo”

[@jacquelinegomez4974]

Hi You should have built the angle roof on your water heater box facing the direction away from your bathroom so if it rains the water won’t puddle up and cause water to buildup against your bathroom

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

I thought of that but prefer it this way and the whole area will be covered so it wont matter!

[@sarahcrooks6780]

I wonder if Moses was using the tap as a scratching post? I know some people nail the head of a yard brush somewhere in the stable to give them something to scratch on :)

[@jerrielindsey5939]

In keeping with the goal of making your life easier… would making or purchasing a used shed for supplies/tool storage be a very useful project? Would protect everything, keep things organized and easy to find and allow you to tidy up so make outside areas aesthetic.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

We have one.... its just still in its box 😭 but yes very much a goal for the next few weeks, get it built!!

[@jldisme]

I'm so glad Mauro no longer has pain!!

[@christinasavva2079]

Fabulous job Harriet 😊

[@kerstinjuliadietrich9853]

ahhhh.. you are such a great and funny person and your family is absolutely adorable!!! all the best to you all and thanks for your lovely content❤

[@Beth-kg1lz]

You’re amazing with what you achieve! Well done for getting some of those annoying jobs done that aren’t always fun but make your life nicer in the long run !

[@Jo_Lori]

❤ So happy Mauro feels better!

[@JudithChestnut]

If Moses figures out how to open the tap even with the box, don’t be surprised. Maybe you could remove the lever and just put it on when you need it. That is not an uncommon thing to have to do around horses and donkeys. One day you might be able to install a solar powered water bubbler with an automatic shut off valve.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

I wouldn't be surprised at all 😅

[@Daytona2]

You've found a solution for the donkey tap now, but there are taps with removable handles, or others that require a screwdriver to open close. It's lovely that you don't have a boring corporate outro to your vids - keep it natural 👍😊

[@kb3716]

So lovely to see everyone happy and healthy and continuing to make progress. Sometimes the smallest thing can make a huge difference in comfort, as I'm sure you know! Your uploads are always a wonderful treat. I think Santi just may have to take over doing the outros. 🥰 Love from Florida.

[@hildamoll1]

Your husband should really appreciate you..... You're doing all the work 😮

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Yes because he is recovering from surgery!!

[@johnjohnstone9960]

If you can find the time, I should try to turn the roof so that it slopes out as it could cause a damp patch and potentially cause mould .

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

As I said in the video, that whole area will have a roof so it won't be an issue. It looks better sloping backwards (in my opinion) and gives more space for the door without having to make the whole unit bigger.

[@beckyhowlett9228]

Love it! You are an inspiration! 🙌

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Well done Harriet, you are doing a great job. X

[@mariadelcarmenmerinomunoz8870]

Venden casitas de metal para el calentador yo tengo una ,y es más adecuado que la madera

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Seguro que sí, pero yo gasté nada 🙃

[@SettleinSpain]

Great work, just one thought our outdoor boiler cover has a little chimney to take the fumes away...

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Ours has lots of gaps 🤣

[@AnneHeyns]

You're doing a great job as always! I pretty much like to use what I have too as I like making things work that's otherwise just lying around.

[@anadorsamp3560]

Qué gran trabajo!!❤❤❤

[@danielthackray6506]

Santis good bye beats both of you glad you are all doing well and Malrow is getting better

[@evolve2learn1010]

Harriett, I give you so much credit for all of the projects you work on; regardless of short or long term it it always completed with a future plan; that is what I think. I have learned so much these past two years. Hugs to all of you for your accomplishment, hugs to Santi. 😊

[@SF-po3ql]

Never mind the heater blanket I mentioned. Just saw that your heater cannot be wrapped. Ours have the vents at the bottom.

[@l.g.4451]

What an amazing woman you are. I'm very impressed with your skills. Such an adorable baby you two have.

[@deltorres2100]

Harriet, you have come a long way lady you are great at so much Please take your time think things over but I think you got it. Happy home happy Homestead, right 🔨🌱🌱

[@AlanHough-p1w]

I think you did a great job of your little cupboard for the heater

[@bernardosuarezmontes9671]

Buen trabajo,super woman.saludos familia.

[@margarettt7675]

If the donkey bothers your little box enclosure, you could try installing a post behind the fence to attach the tap, outside the fence where the donkey can't get at it. The water will project through the fence.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Yes I would have done that except it's not easy to access that side of the enclosure from the outside.

[@paulgilliland2992]

Cool beans with the heater enclosure. I’ve never seen the roof pitched backwards like yours but it’s only temporary unless it works.

[@igneousidol]

Santi waving was a good ending...lol

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys,ha ha funny good work guys 👏

[@natxotxuri]

Harriet maitia. Haces muchas cosas, y las haces todas bien. Te felicito

[@PatrickPoet]

I preferred the baby's ending, just waving at us like a lunatic;)

[@helenrider8781]

Well done 😊

[@christinafallon1139]

You are amazing ❤

[@valeriebostick1913]

Good job 🇬🇧😊

[@kerrybiamonti6092]

I think its really working well, using the New Year resolution you both decided for this year. It will help make your lives easier and less stressful, a good example for me thank you : )

[@santiagonavesgomez8332]

Firstly how is your baby ……..when I started to follow you people you have very few followers and it’s a pleasure to follow you people

[@elaycammille]

ty for a new video

[@ninemoonplanet]

Temporary fix to keep water from freezing, use a scrap of the material you used on the IBC facing the sun. Just that bit of dark material should absorb warmth. Second choice is a couple of bricks with dark colour, either wrapped or painted placed beside the cabinet facing the sun, essentially a thermal mass. You've used far more tools than I have even with my greater number of years alive. Well done indeed! Mauro will enjoy warm showers and returning to work. Lovely jobs done on the cabinet and donkey barrier for the tap. Looking back, your skills have grown immensely. 👍🇨🇦

[@robynclarke5274]

Amazing work on your part Harriet.

[@jldisme]

I can't believe how you get done! ❤

[@easylover74]

Creo que pusiste la puerta del calentador al revés . Es más práctico que abra para el otro lado . La felicito por ser constante y trabajadora

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Ahhh sí, pues un pequeño detalle que no pensé pero sería facil de cambiar!

[@marthasmusings5133]

Santi is suc a cutie! Also you are incredibly impressive - I can't believe how well you're keeping everything running. What does Mauro do for work (you mentioned he's going back to work soon)?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

He's a software developer!

[@bjduvall227]

I enjoy both of your endings! Glad to hear Mauro is feeling better!

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Hehe very diplomatic 😆

[@bjduvall227]

Well, it kinda looked like you put him on the spot a little bit. LOL His improv was genuine. :)@@LittleSpanishFarmstead

[@deltorres2100]

Muro is impressed!!.. he did fantastic work 🔨🔨

[@pilargarcia4032]

great jo you're doing, congratulations !!!!!!

[@heatherarthur6232]

You could line the heater box with foam to stop the cold.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Unfortunately it has to have many gaps to allow the exhaust to escape and isn't a sealed unit so I don't think I'd gain much there 😔

[@emmabertrand3]

I love that sun & moon sweater 😍😍 where did you get it from?

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Lucy and Yak! ❤

[@auroraalonso1125]

💪🏾muy bonita caja.