Ohio couple travels 4200 miles to start Off Grid Homestead in Alaska

[@debradowning383]

Your house and property are absolutely stunning!!!!! You have done a fantastic job building your house❤❤❤ May God Bless you and your family and keep you safe 🙏 🙏🙏

[@michelledavis4676]

Thank you for being real and showing the "real people" moments. All those "perfect people" videos make it seem imposible for real people to do this.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

That’s why we do it. We got tired of watching the flawless videos. We’d try to do a project we seen online and struggle and be like, why is it so easy for everyone else? Then I realized, it’s just because they won’t show the screw ups. We don’t know what we’re doing and I can’t afford to pay a professional. I might be a bit ditzy sometimes but I’m not a dumb person so I figure if they learned how to do it, so can we. Maybe someone can learn from our mistakes or at the very least, have a laugh with us.

[@kateberger613]

Or they spend A LOT of money

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@RunningGreyWolf we are. Thank you 😊

[@patrickmanley9876]

Why would you call them out for them not showing what they may have screwed up maybe they don't feel like showing that aspect, the fact that anyone who gives it a go in Alaska is a " real person" and many who move to Alaska find out the hard way that of how difficult it can be living there as it's not for everyone who wants to try the off grid thing. The Alaska wilderness wins always. Maybe you should get a harness for your recording device then you can help out

[@Ph4n_t0m]

43:00 hahah "Two heads are better than one"... _sometimes_ hahaha Thank you for keeping it real

[@AJAY-mn9qb]

I have never heard of s Spring Box, we always had a spring....all you have to do to make it deeper is dig it out.

[@justme5544]

Your land is SO beautiful! Getting things done is a huge accomplishment & necessity at times! There are always multiple ways to do something, so your way is the right way!!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@jeffduncan2942]

If you have trouble with your vent leaking in the future. Replace that section of roof and use a Deck Tight rubber flashing. That was a shingle flashing. The deck tight are silicone with a small metal ring at the base that can be formed over the ribs of your flashing. You set it in caulking “Through The Roof” then put a final coat around the edge. It’s a clean fit and you won’t have as big of a hole in your roof.

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

Great job folks. FYI. Self sticking roof underlayment is fab. Because it waterproofs the roof until you can put finish on. And won’t tear like felt. No matter how long it take or the weather.

[@yadayada752]

You'll eventually have to get one of the big plows for the front of your truck for future road clearing!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Craigs wanting a tractor. We’ll see 😆

[@waynekomprood7093]

keep on with the good work, you two are enjoyable to watch

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you, we appreciate that 🩵

[@MaggieMongold]

I am watching your video because I wanna move to Alaska. Thank you for this video. Everything was pretty cool and y'all did an awesome job

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@DanielSkinnerDETTPKS]

Hey Fellow Buckeye's, I now Live In Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. Now almost 4 K Subscribers! Thanks for Sharing, Peace, Long Life, & Health to All.

[@rorygielarowski8972]

What a adventure! Born & Raised in Alaska! Out House! Come winter, Styrofoam! Always warm when you use it in place of a toilet seat! Just a little helper to make things better!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@sararich2026]

God bless and good luck on your new journey I think alot of people are escaping the rat race of the city.keep us updated.

[@DebbieDee-lx6uk]

It's a good feeling to look back and see your progress. I remember 😊

[@frankn267]

My wife and I made the 1,200 miles from New York to South Florida in 2013. We couldn't be happier.

[@tommysimmons5266]

Shave the top side of the snow off, and then the bottom to the other side of the driveway. At an angle. Learned that in Ohio when I was a truck driver

[@JoaoAlonso-m9r]

....BRASIL. VISAO NOSS. E. MUITO. TRABANHO. NOT. 10. ❤❤😮

[@tmoomoo42]

What a adventure you guys have had this year. Starting with a blank slate to making it your home. Can't wait for more adventures. You will make mistakes but step back laugh and learn and push forward, you will perceiver you are a buckeye.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@tmoomoo42]

@@ouralaskahomestead Man you are up early. it's 8:55 am here in Columbus. can't remember if it's 5 or 6 hr difference.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@tmoomoo42 AKST is four hours behind EST.

[@tmoomoo42]

@@ouralaskahomestead Up watching sunrise and coffee.😁😁😁

[@Stephanie90797]

I subscribed to your channel last week and have been playing catch up. You can see a massive improvement in videoing and editing from now to this older videos. Good job guys!

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

You are living my dream, so I will just watch the three of you in Alaska. Great progress and a great place. God bless you, and I am so glad I found this video. 🙂✌🏼😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦃🦃🦃

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for joining us on our journey! There will be lots more building and sightseeing, raising chickens and gardening this coming season.

[@poorboy2012]

Hello my friend❤❤❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@poorboy2012 hello 👋

[@poorboy2012]

@@ouralaskahomestead Hello my friend👋👋👋

[@tmark6701]

Just found your channel. WOW! I'm going back now to watch the older videos. Loving this.

[@kathleenalleman2373]

I've been following you since you first started with your build. I look forward for your videos every week. Your doggies are adorable. Good luck on your new adventure.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@wellwait4197]

Every great journey starts with the first step and us humans don’t normally truly appreciate anything that’s given to us. You’ve mapped your future and if I might say, looks bright. Wishing you all lots of love, happiness, health and fantastic memories. Never too old to pursue your dreams (not that I’m saying you’re old 🤣). A couple from Idaho are cheering you guys on!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@TerryFalan]

Hi guys! Fun to look back at that first video when you showed up to all that snow. Rough start but glad you persevered! Been watching from the beginning and have really enjoyed your sense of humour through it all! You have to be able to laugh when it’s all going wrong because it surely will. Looking forward to you getting back to Alaska and continuing your build! Take care! T!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you so much, we appreciate that. It’s easy to forget how hectic and fast paced things are down here. It’s nice being able to help family and visit for the holidays but we’re ready to get back home. Thanks for watching 💜

[@TerryFalan]

Hopefully you can get in your driveway!@@ouralaskahomestead

[@kingtut5923]

Don't forget to send them some money ,brother

[@LissaFlatt-gq8ov]

Great videos. I enjoy seeing people succeed in establishing your homestead. Beautiful land I can see why you moved and changed your life. Peace Love Happiness 💖💖💖

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you so much 💜

[@longwildernesswalks]

This is a dream of mine too. Subbed to live vicariously through you for now :P

[@chrisbrackett9779]

41:40 I know this is at least 9 days old but you have 2 pieces of down spout there 43:27 thank you.

[@ruthbrown2186]

Wow German Shepherd are my favorite dog what beautiful faces.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 🐾 🤎🐾🖤🐾🤎🐾🖤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 🐾 🤎🐾🖤🐾🤎🐾🖤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 🐾 🤎🐾🖤🐾🤎🐾🖤

[@JoyceShafer-ge6dy]

I love the way you take time to pet your dogs when they come up. Love your channel.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@DotMc1993]

I love hearing your voice, Chandra. It reminds me of kinfolks in Ohio and West Virginia!

[@Doc1855]

This is the first time I’ve watched your video and I enjoyed it so much that I subscribed. I’m looking forward for your video’s in the future.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you so much for the kind words, it means a lot to us. We’ll be driving back to Alaska soon and have some good winter content for everyone. In the mean time I hope you enjoy or current project, rebuilding after the fire-Tennessee Mountain cabin videos.

[@ladyhawk1083]

That's really good to meet some locals

[@veronwatkis2501]

LOVING EVERYTHING, ESPECIALLY THE FOOTAGE PICS...AWESOME INDEED, THANKS AGAIN.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for joining us 🩵

[@anthonypiligno7618]

🎉🎉. Pretty cool 😎.... JJ..😊

[@KennethHotard-rt1iv]

Just found you guys. LOVE IT, for being REAL!! That is ME!! You doing great my friends!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Appreciate the kind words. Thank you 😊

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Newly subscribed from Cleveland, Tennessee … really enjoying your journey! God bless the two of you! Have a great 2024!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Happy New Year! Thanks for joining us 😊

[@pam2719]

what a beautiful piece of property you have

[@ZXX984]

This was a great video. First time visiting viewer. I was reading an article about a couple with 2 children leaving AK for Florida, where I live. It’s usually the opposite way.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, that means a lot to us. A lot of people move up here but find it’s not the place for them. Winters are long, summers are spent working to prepare for winter, everything is expensive.

[@genegreear4183]

A good 45:25 way to install scaffolding , just add some cross bracing on the outside of the wall. Then add a 2x4 out from the wall to an upright board long enough to add a 2x4 handrail. Do that about every eight feet and add your 2”c12” walk boards. Use screws so it will come down easily. Add some scrap boards under the uprights. Just to keep them from sinking. Leave them up till your done with that side and go to another. On those side walls. I would put the scaffolding up like normal and just use a ladder for what you can’t reach. This sure is an adventure for you’all. I sure do envy you. Oh one more thought. The dogs will need bug protection. Farm stores carry Permethrin. Just mix it with water in a spray bottle. Just use a rubber glove and spray your hand and just rub it on their ears and nose. If you get a tic. I like to put them on tape. Before throwing them away. Then they will never get you again. Good luck. Later

[@ouralaskahomestead]

That sounds like a great idea! We’ll have to try it on our shop build. The one good thing about the short summers in this area is, no fleas or ticks! People do on rare occasions find one so I shouldn’t say “none” but it’s very unusual and they ask you to send them in for testing. Also, there’s never been a case of heartworm that initiated in Alaska, only dogs that come up with it. The life cycle of our mosquitoes is too short. The cold is good for something I guess 😉

[@Anonymous-jd1nh]

Quite educational, real and funny. Keep your sense of humor.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

That was real, funny and fun. Wishing you the best.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@majahopper7158]

Watching from Michigan. God bless on your adventure 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🧡💚♥️💙

[@capstar633]

I subbed because it is nice to see real people new to homesteading in Alaska.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for joining us. We’ve got lots of projects coming up this summer on top of finishing the house. Ducks, gardening, solar install, first time fishing, building a garage……

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@therealz360z7 so true! It feels like we’ll never get finished 😆

[@veronwatkis2501]

Loving your DOGS ❤❤🎉❤ADORABLE...🐕🐕🐕

[@tmark6701]

Just found your channel. WOW!!! Excellent video. I'm going back and binge watching to get caught up.

[@davidthatcher7754]

You were making me laugh when doing your gutters, but love the fact that you are not perfect builders. That being said the two of you work well together and you are getting it done. Your making memories

[@ouralaskahomestead]

I wanted to leave that out because it was just ridiculous how bad we were doing but we were laughing at it while editing and decided others would probably enjoy it too. We all have those days where things just don’t come together 😂

[@fayecox9401]

Hello from uk came across your channel tonight I really enjoyed it definatly subscribe to your channel

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Awesome! Thank you for joining us!

[@lindah5042]

Your video just came across my feed and I couldn't stop until the end...just wow you guys are good at this! I have subscribed and will go back and start at the beginning. Can't wait to go on this journey with you!! Peace and Blesssings to you and your pups😊

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you! That’s such a nice compliment. Warning though, we are learning as we go and those first few videos are rough 😂 We have a bunch of upcoming projects though so hang in there.

[@lisasantry7620]

Loved your build. Imagine my surprise when I saw your John Crane weather thermometer! I met my late husband there in '75. He continued to work there for over 30 years. Sure made me smile seeing this! Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@ouralaskahomestead]

That’s amazing! My husband salvaged it from an abandoned warehouse in Ohio many years ago. I loved the look of it so it’s moved around the country with us.

[@pam2719]

Blind leading the blindfolded…love you both!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

😂

[@tanyajenkins919]

I have tried to watch every episode best wishes your new home.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you. We appreciate you joining us.

[@wyndwalkerranger7421]

Delightful video, thank you.

[@laurahaughton4523]

What a beautiful journey you had to get there 😊🌸

[@alfredmisterka5880]

I really like the setup how the inside looks like you have to do what you have to do to get it done

[@ouralaskahomestead]

That’s exactly what this year was about, just getting it livable and ready for winter. The finishing will get done next year.

[@alfredmisterka5880]

Everything will come together just take your time relaxing come down God bless you,s Amen

[@HeidiJ1972]

Good evening 'Our Alaska'. I just came across your channel this evening and watched this entire video. I really enjoyed the content of building, plus the scenery is beautiful. I absolutely love it when channels show us the landscape, trees, etc... I subscribed here, plus gave you a second subscription from my back up channel. Really looking forward to your future videos. -Heidi from Michigan

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Aww 🥰 thank you so much. We’ve got a lot of projects planned for the spring/summer. Plus, Craigs taking me on a marine life tour and a ride on the train so they’ll be lots of great scenery coming up. Thanks for joining us x2 😉

[@JamesCouch777]

Thank you for sharing your journey. Even though we've already watched your previous videos, we thoroughly enjoyed the compilation. Keep safe and God bless. Are you back from Tennessee yet?

[@ouralaskahomestead]

To my dismay, not yet. There was quite a delay in getting their beams for the upstairs garage floor, ended driving to WV to get them. Should have those installed today and work on framing the upstairs walls tomorrow. It’s coming along.

[@JamesCouch777]

@@ouralaskahomestead hang in there guys 💪👍

[@brianmccarthy1029]

2:47 Looks like Stariski Creek.

[@AZJH8374]

New subscriber. Looking forward to your journey and channel. Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

I did a nursing travel contract in Tucson once. Those back to back 16hr shifts they do down there are no joke! Thanks for watching Nurse Judi.

[@afj3rd]

You’ll have a beautiful piece of Alaska!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@jackiedavis9035]

I just found y’all and I’ve falling in love with your family. Hit and miss, you’re gonna get it right. Land is most beautiful and love the dogs. 🐕 🐕🐕🤩

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@jackiedavis9035 thank you 😊

[@marieconway6600]

Great buy. Its absolutely beautiful

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you. We love it!

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

Lol, "lots of snow", in the mountains of SoCal we occassionally get 5ft of snow overnight. Now thats "lots of snow!" Happy for you guys & Im sure it will be an adventure!

[@kathleenalleman2373]

Beautifully done with your deck. I hope you will get your plumbing done soon so you both can take showers and have a regular toilet. Good luck 👍 💓 ✨️

[@ouralaskahomestead]

I hope so too!

[@jafleetwood9714]

I love watching you guys, you make it fun. I learned different brands of gutter parts don't always work together. I've modified so may parts for my gutter and some parts take alot of adaptors.

[@charlenegrady8781]

Looking good. Making progress. Good luck👍🥰🇺🇸

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@necroblastomaband]

Hey guys! i arrived to my homestead on the kenai peninsula in may '23! i'm from missouri. loving it up here!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

We are too! Thanks for watching and good luck on your homestead. I checked out your page. You should get a band going up here. Almost all the music is hippie folk or country. We need some variety, something heavier.

[@johnkeyes6434]

Love, love, love your channel. You are living ‘the dream’…..

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for joining us 🩵

[@beckyleheny8636]

Just subscribed, from central PA. I love watching you guys!!! So real! You're doing better than any of the people I know!!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊 so glad to have you join us.

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

Relax ! Your skills are far superior to those needed to homestead. Your homestead is going to look just fine ! Good work.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you so much 😊

[@amyrachelle4541]

Miss you Chandra!! Your land is beautiful!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Miss you too! Thank you 😊

[@nellmanning8547]

I love your adventure, your home building, love your video.....Blessings !

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@raymondmills9377]

Stumbled on your channel great stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Appreciate you watching 🩵

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Great video Craig and Chandra

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@hippiejew5965]

I'm from Ohio and I am trying to do what you are doing now. I drove up to Homer in August 2022 from Denver for Salmonfest that drive is so amazing

[@ouralaskahomestead]

It really is! The Yukon and northern British Columbia has to be some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

[@hippiejew5965]

I so agree. The blue rivers and lakes plus a hot springs in the middle of nowhere. I walked into that hot spring said o-h because there were 2 RVs with Ohio plates parked outside 6 people answered me.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@hippiejew5965 yes, the Liard River Hot Springs is one of our favorite stops!

[@ocean1233]

I installed my gutters.... It is a pain in the Ass puzzle to figure out on your own BUT..So great when you do!! Place a filter on top of the drain spout itself. Ground Extensions from downspout pointing away from building. GREAT JOB OUT THERE‼️‼️‼️ 😊

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@justinmcmullen1436]

Great job guys 😂 I love the gutter part keep up the good work

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks! 😁

[@Nello353]

I,m 92 now,but as a young boy we had an outhouse and our toilet paper was newspaper and aSears catalog. That was a mature cow moose in your yard. I hope there is a lot of game in your area.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

There is!

[@rossbrown1748]

What beautiful property you have

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you very much 💚

[@grumpypipkin]

Like it!

[@chuckhorner3758]

Very nice compilation. You guys have worked hard to get dried in before winter, I hope you have your firewood situation in hand. I hope your snow removal/relocation capability will meet your requirement. I wondered...did you incorporate any tie downs into your cabin construction?

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes, all the rafters and band boards have straps and we’ve got joist hangers on the floor joists.

[@jicsayr5578]

@@ouralaskahomestead I think @chuckhorner3758 was asking if you have anchors into the dirt to hold the house in place for high winds.

[@kathleenlairscey5934]

Beautiful property, always learning along with you.

[@janisaschim2429]

I just discovered your channel and am enjoying watching your progress on the homestead. Thanks for sharing. Janis from Oregon

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for joining us Janis!

[@abicarpenter]

Our fav cold weather recipe that’s so versatile is Salsa chicken! I make it in the crock pot but it works in any slow cooker or even Dutch oven. It’s just chicken breast, a jar of salsa, a packet of taco seasoning which has (1 tablespoon chili powder. ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. ¼ teaspoon onion powder. Pinch of cayenne pepper. ¼ teaspoon dried oregano. ½ teaspoon paprika. 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin. 1 teaspoon salt) and then at least one to two cups of broth or stock. When it’s done you can shred it and have it as taco meat, add more broth and veggies to make a soup, ect! This is a Texas home staple!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Sounds amazing! Definitely going to give it a try. It sounds very versatile.

[@jafleetwood9714]

Already a pretty yard, very nice!

[@MaryjByers]

God bless your family ❤️🙏 Thank you for sharing your adventures

[@ericemery7544]

Can't believe your boy just up and left like that in the middle of building your house! Generations sure have changed!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

He wanted to be able to finish high school with his friends instead of switching schools for his senior year. We knew before we moved back up that was his plan.

[@betsymcintyre2701]

WTG!! Glad to see someone with vision and gumption. In 93 my hubby and I built a log in Michigan together. (My idea) Our 2 girls were not happy with a outhouse and showers when it rained or a trip to the river at night so they hung out with friends at a campground. Took us 6 months and lots of friends but finished a month earlier then the bank expected. Lived there 16 years till he got sick, sold it, and bought a place on a river for cash. So because of that home we've had no mortgage for over 18 years.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

That is awesome!

[@warponealaska]

I moved up here from Ohio too! From Cleveland to Anchorage winter of 2019. Congratulations on your move and new home!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jicsayr5578]

We moved here from north-central Ohio in the end of March 2015, to wasilla! Ain't lookin back,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@ProfDrWolfgangHThome]

Wow, now that is a lot of snow

[@ouralaskahomestead]

It was definitely more than I was expecting for that time of year. ❄️

[@sarahjane2647]

hello my buckeyes, i'm from ohio also, and i;m new to your channel. love a new build,

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@kathrynbosler]

What a great video! I look forward to seeing your progress. And such a terrific learning experience for your son. ❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@KentuckyMills]

You guys are awesome!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@alivewithhemp4989]

I can relate to the snow. We have had 17 inches here in Gaylord this season.

[@bettysmith5032]

Today was the first time I Saw your Chanel, I enjoy everything. Goodluck in your new home.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for watching💜

[@brettroux4691]

Love the " Real as Real is ".....Greetings from a chilly South Africa.......

[@kimberlykopisca4539]

What a beautiful job putting in the roof!!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@robertweeks1761]

Hi from the UK just found you and subscribed

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Welcome to the channel! We actually have quite a few subscribers from the UK. Thanks for watching.

[@eagleeye5890]

Just ran accross your channel an watched your build video...Good luck!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Nello353]

To say you are hard workers is an understatement,Have subscribed and hope to share your adventures ,the best of luck and may our good Lord bless and protect you.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you for the kind words 😊

[@Nello353]

I love Alaska was there in1980 I hunted in the Chugach range and took a beautiful Dall ram I,hoping we will see some hunting and fishing adventures when you get the important work done. I, m sure you have a residency requirement and you will eat that up just getting settled in