How to Find the Perfect Homestead Property

[@lucylitvint5241]

I wish you would come back, I love watching and learning from you! Hope all is well for you and John! Thank you for everything!

[@shadonnadavenport4741]

Still miss you! So, I'm going to go back and watch all your video's from the beginning. Pray all is well and many blessings your way.

[@Danigirl73]

Where are you love....we miss you, we hope your ok. Please come back! We need you and your wonderful knowledge. 💕

[@MGK9007]

I hope you and your family are ok. It's been a while since you posted . 😇

[@OurLittleHomestead]

We are making it through moving several homes at once and the rv as well. Got basement in the ground and having hard time finding crews and materials. But we are all happy and well at this time! Thanks so much for asking! God Bless! Are you well?

[@jeanetteclinger]

Just found your channel. You’re awesome and so inspiring! Thank you and glad you’re doing well! God bless

[@betterose9975]

It's 2021 and we all miss you. Have you done any canning? I love your Ham and Potato Soup. Do you have anymore to show us? Please come back...

[@quisutdeus2952]

@@OurLittleHomestead please update us, miss your videos. God bless you and yours🙏🏻❤

[@NcScbeach1]

@@quisutdeus2952, I would love to know how they are. It’s been almost a year since her last comment.

[@kristensmagicalcreations]

I found your channel today and I love it! I cant help but notice that you haven't posted in a very long time. I hope you're alright and that you start posting again! 🙌💙🙌🌿

[@Fritz0616]

Did she pass away?

[@kristensmagicalcreations]

@@Fritz0616 I surely hope not

[@Fritz0616]

@@kristensmagicalcreations ~I googled her name and found that she is on FB and active so she is fine.

[@kristensmagicalcreations]

@@Fritz0616 that's great! Maybe we should message her and ask her to come back to KZbin 💙

[@OurLittleHomestead]

I'm still around, I am a custom home builder as well as a KZbinr and we found the perfect land to build our dream farmstead. My husband was hit by a car right when we started framing the house's second floor and we were told we had to stop public appearance's for court sake. He's somewhat better, and court has finally decided and we're are able to be back in the public eye again. I was also, super busy with building the house by myself as John could not help. He was to be my electrician on this one and so I hired local boys to teach them a trade and wired the house with his tutelage backing us. I ended up doing about 40% of the work in the house, once it was boxed in, myself. Plus getting supplies in was a nightmare. It took four months just to get our overhead garage doors! All the while, we also still have Kate a few days a week. What normally took me 240 days to build, took me a year and 3 months to build. We also set up the farm itself , with chickens and coop. So the animals are starting to come in. I do all the mowing (6 acres) each week and take care of most odd jobs. I also had a heart attack during the build and kept going a week later, I was up on the ladders, hanging light fixtures! I am back however, and we did make a video about all this, but couldn't bring myself to post a 'Oh Dear Us' type video. People out there are having harder times than us right now and I seem to focus on the day ahead, not the day I feel like crying. Thank you for inquiring and we hope this message reaches many. We all have different seasons in life and we def. went thru a long one! :) But I'm still standing above the daisies! Yeah!

[@thismyytbhandle]

Hi Janie, I did EXTENSIVE research to make my own laundry detergent, and still for years never dared to try. I always came back to your vid because I knew you were THE authority on diy recipes. Finally yesterday I did it and clothes look/smell so clean. Thank you so much for sharing so much knowledge over the years :D I join your other fans in wishing you'd let us know you're doing well. Health being the most important thing of course, but happiness comes from knowing you are loved too! So I hope you and your loved ones are doing good, and if not, we've got nothing but love and support for you. You've taught us so much! 2 years since the last post, and as you can see, we still send good wishes your way :D All our best,

[@OurLittleHomestead]

You are so sweet! Thank you! The building of the new house and the new farm set up has been a long road after hubby was hit by a car and I had a mild heart attack from stress. I ended up dong the entire build, without hubby. Supplies took forever to get and we finally got in the house where I could make all my custom cabinets on sight. I had to tile the bath, kitchen, laundry and two fireplace fronts as well. IT took 5 months just to get my island top stone installed. I had two other builds for clients and design work for three others during this time as well...so, I made an exec decision to walk away from YT channel for awhile, so that I could get the build completed and get our move done. It was hard without hubby or family near to help. I had to clear out 4 warehouses and spent six months going thru 70 totes of 30 yrs of military and household goods -- giving half my belongings away to locals. I am back, doing the landscaping! I am filming canning and homestead videos again. I did film some of the build but it was hard being the camera man and doing that kind of labor so camera got lost in the shuffle. LOL Thank you, so much, for sticking with us during this hard season in life. Hugs to you too!

[@sherrycomar8298]

I sure hope you and your family are all healthy and well!

[@dorafriesen7267]

Hi I hope you will have more videos again

[@74ford65]

Glad you found a good place to do what you love. Hope to see more videos

[@missiehager]

Prayers you an your family are healthy an happy miss your videos

[@debraphillips1652]

I miss your posts. I know y'all are very busy, I so enjoyed your dehydrating and oven canning. Hope to see you soon.

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Debra 👏 how are you doing?

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Debra 👏 how are you doing?

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Great thanks! House coming along!

[@StayGold711]

Where you been janie???? I MISS YOUR VIDEOS

[@dachsymom5232]

Sounds exciting! Hope to see you back on here soon!

[@penelopepitstoppp]

I was just wondering if I got unsubbed from the channel by mistake or something because I had not seen any new videos and they are MY FAVORITE. Glad you are doing well and so GLAD you replied so we know ya'll are chuggin along. We are building a home as well and materials have GONE through the ROOF. I'm sickened.

[@tialalis9986]

What an amazing property you have. I will definitely follow your homestead journey. I really enjoyed this informative video and the tour of your land. Thanks for sharing.

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello TiaLalis 👏 trust you're doing well and staying safe?

[@katemcpherson3492]

Beautiful property! Best of luck in building your farm!

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Kate 👏 How are you taking care of yourself today?

[@MGK9007]

I hope your family is well . God Bless. 🙂🇺🇸

[@artbykcappadona5166]

I feel your excitement. So happy for you.

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Kathy 👏 nice to meet you, how is your day going?

[@Jujumimosa]

I just found your channel while looking for waxing cheese for long term food storage. I hope you’ll come back to making videos soon so I’m subscribing. What conditions do I use for storing the waxed cheese? My basement is humid, dark and dusty. So?

[@lindahorton4150]

Where are you? Haven"t seen any new videos in a long time. Miss hearing news from you.

[@PreppingAngel]

Any updates? You haven't posted in a year. :(

[@conniecormier2446]

I love watching your videos. You have saved me tons of money. Please keep the videos coming

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Thank you! Will do!

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Connie👏 I hope you're having a great day?

[@kellywood7137]

You are an excellent teacher . Thank you

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Thank you! 😃

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Kelly 👏 how are you doing?

[@mikeclancy4956]

Hi off topic, but we recently viewing a video of yours from around....5 years ago about planting a cherry tree....which we are doing tomorrow...to get an idea of the growth rate, would you please do an update on it and what we can expect? Thankyou Mike and Terri.

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Growth rate about 6" a year for 3 years then 12 to 15" a year next few years... Our tree was taken in a tornado winds. We sold house but planted more cherry and fruit trees in our new orchards last year...so we are starting over too! My figs are fruiting now though! Apples this year...didn't produce...ugh! Just hard to sell houses and moving again since daughter bought my buyers home...we're doing everyones inspection punchout work. Plus taking care of katy whom is 18 months now! She's growing like a weed!

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Mike👏 nice to meet you, how is your day going?

[@Changethis73]

Been watching AAAAALL your videos. Love them!! Hopefully we can see how things are going. Hope all is well!

[@NcScbeach1]

Does anyone know where this couple is, and do they have another name & Channel? I can’t find them anywhere!

[@2k12minecraft]

Just found your channel hopefully you're alright! Love the energy you give off in them

[@penelopepitstoppp]

WHERE ARE YOU GUYS?

[@Jewelz_Ann]

I haven’t seen a video from you in a long while. Hope all is well.

[@theresajukiewicz3092]

I have missed you and your husband! It’s been some time hopefully all is well 🙏

[@beckyf.b8948]

I enjoy watching your videos. I cant wait until you get it all done it will look great. You all have amazing property love it. Thank GOD, he was watching over you when the hunter was shooting. GOD IS GOOD..

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Becky 👏 trust you're doing well and staying safe?

[@KarisaKitty]

Where'd you go? I can't wait to watch all of your videos! I just made the Zote Laundry Soap. I want to learn all that I can from you! Thank you for sharing all that you do! Much LOVE!

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Wonderful! I just moved 3 houses and did all the repairs on them as well...also, moved my RV for the winter weather and started my new home (basement is in the ground). Finding lumber and supplies is not easy...but it's been fun picking out my faucets, sinks, lighting and rest! I've made several videos but no time to edit and upload. I'm hoping to get back to it real soon! Thanks for hanging in there! I love all my angels!

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello 👏 nice to meet you, how is your day going?

[@oldhomestead1950]

Where did Janie go?

[@leahvalenzuela9779]

What a blessing you are. So glad i stumbled on your channel while teleworking😁😁❤

[@PeterMaddison2483]

Any update?

[@elinow5257]

Hope all is going well. Miss the videos and am looking forward to them as soon as you can. 😊

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Thanks! I miss making them! I have made several videos but no time for editing...house going up fast and basement is nearly completed... trying to hit all the deals for lights and faucets, sinks and such...materials are harder to find these days however...so slow going at times. UGH! Bless you for asking about us! Love my angels!!

[@happyrapture1370]

I miss you as well. Glad it is still moving along even if it is slow. Hope you are still preparing as you build. It seems more important now then ever. Take care and know we are waiting. God bless

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Elizabeth👏 I hope you're having a great day?

[@WVPreparedMind]

You spoke of future videos. 2 years since this video. Let us know what happened. Prayers that everything is ok! 💙💛🙏

[@marilynmcclintock2974]

I have missed seeing your videos. Grandma Sue in central Indiana and Izzi Too

[@Writerdust]

And your cold storage can substitute as a storm shelter too! Right?

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Yes, with the right reinforcement and the right wind proof door, you can have a great shelter!

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello 👏 trust you're doing well and staying safe?

[@cindyluwho58]

Hey!!! How are you....OK I hope. Kinda worried why you haven't made videos. Have had you both on my mind last couple of days and wondering if you are ok. Maybe check in and let us know?.........Thanks

[@familytraditionshomestead3522]

Where are you?

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello 👏 nice to meet you, how is your day going?

[@donnamarino3402]

I just discovered you by our liquid laundry soap recipe, but now I see you haven't posted in two years. I hope you are okay.

[@allthingselderly]

Many people need to hear this advice. Always have an attorney to help you. Nice to buy with structure on property if one can. Gardens will be awesome.

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Franklin 👏 how are you doing?

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Thanks!!

[@emmevillegas2833]

I have really learned alot from you! This is good info. I stumbled onto your laundry recipe a few years back..absolutely swear by it, & love it! Thank you so much! --Emily, fellow hoosier:)

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Wonderful!

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Emme 👏 I hope you're having a great day?

[@debkincaid2891]

How did you find this property?

[@OurLittleHomestead]

We drove every Saturday in a 9 mile grid, starting in the area we needed to be in and that was, for us, the most desirable, then after seeing the high prices, if you could even find land parcels under a million, we decided due to costs of acreage, we'd have to go outside of our grid area by a few miles. We moved our grid north west twice, and then, one day drove by this property as they were setting up the sign in the yard. My husband pointed and said, let's stop and get the numbe; which of course I agreed, and we both just fell in love with the rolling hills, the Sugar Creek behind us, Deer standing in the edge of the woods. We both knew instantly. I got out of the car and called the number on the sign (guy pounding in sign was just that, a sign setter) and I stood next the sign, as I got appointment for 1 hour later to meet the agent's son ... He was kind of jerky to us...like we were wasting his time ... and, the next day, I went to my daughters who, one is a Managing CPA for a Forbes firm, and, the other my financial Investor for Merrill Lynch and asked if it was feasible for me to buy more land. I told them the price, which was $64K as it was farther out vs. $250-$500 per five acres in our original search area. 'The very next day, we made an offer, and since it was in a family trust, it took two days to get three ppl to sign in different states, but I had the land, free and clear in a closing not soon after that ....,BUT.... before closing, I made sure it was 'buildable' and not in a flood zone; I basically paid to go through all the steps of pulling a development permit, It took several weeks to get a "pre-approval' ( the county only lets you build on NON- farm field ground) and since a house had been there and a good well and such...good drainage, It checked out and we went to closing once I got county zoning pre-approval. I then had to go through a mini-subdivision developement route with surveyors, meetings, letters, more meetings, but in six months I had it "BUILDABLE" officially. Then, I had to go thru the hoops of getting a BUILDING PERMIT for just the house plans and septic updated. Most of that was free. So, six months into the purchase and I was enjoying my farmground, lining up cash renters and making farm plans with hubby! I put my house on the market as I don't want two houses, and I'm waiting for my buyers to get their house sold. Meanwhile, I got a call saying the ppl in the old house next door had died and left their land to the kids...and they all lived out of state and didn't want the land, I got offer before it went on auction. So, now, the offers were coming directly to me! I picked up all the ground I could around my barn/house area. The ground just appraised as buildable with a well, with electric and with pond area at three times what I paid for it, 1-1/2 years later. The land all around us is sky-rocketing. I bought in just in time. So, it pays to make the land 'buildable' before selling it. It does cost a few grand to get approved, but it is far more profitable to have it ready to pull a permit. The land owners did n't do that and I got the good end of the stick, since I'm a developer anyway. I use an old farm guide I bought years ago, on how to find ground that is buildable and usable for a good homestead with a a small farm set up. I search Land Watch as well for land. It's just really hard to find a good 3-20 acre pc of land these days for a good price that is buildable!

[@debkincaid2891]

@@OurLittleHomestead Thanks for being so specific. Very helpful.

[@umarraymond8499]

@@debkincaid2891 Hello👏 how are you doing?

[@lynardskynard9325]

I cant find the ZOTE Dog wash video you were going to post , can you send me a link or something ? thanks hopes all's good

[@pita28399]

Knowing you the way I do dear friend, that silo will be an office like NO OTHER. I hope your going to do like all of the refacing in the past and show us as you go. I need to come to Indiana for a visit!! We are seeing the coyotes out here now... And teach you to ride.... Oh Yes, send me some honey and clover in it ...Love you~! I will SEE YOU SOON!!

[@OurLittleHomestead]

That's the plan!

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Anderson 👏 trust you're doing well and staying safe?

[@fredadickinson9866]

I also hope all is going well with you, your family and this nice group of people who watch this channel. I do some advice--from anyone. Have froze the eggs. Cooking them for over medium was not a problem. But tried to thaw them for a souffle' and they did not become smooth. Lots of chunks of the yellow. Any ideas?

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Freda👏 trust you're doing well and staying safe?

[@fredadickinson9866]

@@umarraymond8499 Hello to you! Yes, staying home, catching up on projects and making masks for all of my nurse friends who need them so badly right now. Ohio cases are awful! Hope you and yours are well.!

[@umarraymond8499]

@@fredadickinson9866 Sounds good. We're doing well in London ☺ Working from home as usual. Covid-19 infected rates are increasing again because people got tired of being careful and safe and wanted to enjoy their summer =\ Unfortunately, the numbers shown to the public are not accurate because it would hurt the economy even more than it's already hurting.

[@umarraymond8499]

@@fredadickinson9866 I would like to know more about you, I hope you don't mind?

[@wild_free_homestead]

Any news on Janie? Is she still active on here?

[@dorothyp1498]

HI Janie, I love your videos, thank you for sharing so much!! I have a question on you canning cream soups (I am adding it hear because this is the most current video) can we use "almond milk" instead of cream and lactose milk? the person I am canning for can not use milk products. Thanks

[@OurLittleHomestead]

I am not sure...I've never canned nut milks due to nut oils that can go rancid...You may have to research that in "REBEL CANNERS' on FB. THESE gals will can anything but the kitchen sink and they know what works and what won't...LOL!!

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Dorothy 👏 trust you're doing well and staying safe?

[@dorothyp1498]

@@umarraymond8499 Hi Janie, yes we are safe and tucked in here in Oregon... thank you for answering my question about almond milk... I have decided to just stick to non creamy/milk base soups for now. I did manage to can a batch of excellent beef soup. Hope you and your family are safe and have a happy holiday :)

[@umarraymond8499]

@@dorothyp1498 Sounds good ☺I and my family are safe, we're been tucked in here in London. How's the pandemic situation in Oregon?

[@cindyluwho58]

Hello……I’m back to see if you have any new videos and there isn’t!!! Maybe post a video of just words if don’t wanna make a video right now. Let us know. I know many are missing you. We need your wisdom and encouragement. Thanks and take care.

[@carolynmoody9460]

Been missing you ARE YOU OK???

[@bryanspencer8210]

Your excitment made me smile,

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Bryan👏 I hope you're having a great day?

[@iamtheirishgirl2]

You are missed! I hope things are going well with your new building project! 🌻

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello Shannon 👏 How are you taking care of yourself today?

[@jimtaylor2725]

Where have you gone? Hopefully all is OK with you and your family

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Hello! I just popped in to check my channel as someone was stealing my videos...and your comment popped up first. I've got house framed and the rafters on... framing dormers and roof OSB this month as well. Dealing with sub zero temps and icy weather. It'll be mid May before I'm done at this rate. House is nearly 9000 sq feet and I have 3 other houses going up in the spring as well. With the pandemic, I decided to earn some real money this year so I can buy some farm animals! Rebuild the barn. I have made videos but no time to edit or upload! You'll love them when I do get time...I show me building the house! What are you all up too?

[@jimtaylor2725]

@@OurLittleHomestead All has been good here. We have been working on moving to the farm we bought last summer in Middle Tennessee. What a job, all I hear is "where'd all this c**p" come from? But I keep telling her it's treasurers. 😁. I look forward to seeing the videos and I'm glad to hear everything is good.

[@hymaintenance1]

4 months, listen/watch your last video...

[@umarraymond8499]

Hello 👏 how are you doing?

[@Tinkerbell31326]

Hi sweet lady, where did you go? At least send a message to your loyal fans.

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Our Little Homestead! • 1 second ago HELLO!!! I'm still around, I am a custom home builder as well as a KZbinr and we found the perfect land to build our dream farmstead. My husband was hit by a car right when we started framing the house's second floor and we were told we had to stop public appearance's for court sake. He's somewhat better, and court has finally decided and we're are able to be back in the public eye again. I was also, super busy with building the house by myself as John could not help. He was to be my electrician on this one and so I hired local boys to teach them a trade and wired the house with his tutelage backing us. I ended up doing about 40% of the work in the house, once it was boxed in, myself. Plus getting supplies in was a nightmare. It took four months just to get our overhead garage doors! All the while, we also still have Kate a few days a week. What normally took me 240 days to build, took me a year and 3 months to build. We also set up the farm itself , with chickens and coop. So the animals are starting to come in. I do all the mowing (6 acres) each week and take care of most odd jobs. I also had a heart attack during the build and kept going a week later, I was up on the ladders, hanging light fixtures! I am back however, and we did make a video about all this, but couldn't bring myself to post a 'Oh Dear Us' type video. People out there are having harder times than us right now and I seem to focus on the day ahead, not the day I feel like crying. Thank you for inquiring and we hope this message reaches many. We all have different seasons in life and we def. went thru a long one! :) But I'm still standing above the daisies! Yeah!

[@Tinkerbell31326]

@@OurLittleHomestead i am so thankful to hear from you. I was very worried . I have been going thru a season of Job myself. I left Philadelphia and now live in SC. People are so much nicer as a whole . I found a wonderful church and am making lots of friends with my church family. I will keep you and your groom in my prayers. You were one of the first channels I came across. Because of you I bought my first pressure canner. By the way, my name is Patty. For some reason I am showing up as Tinkerbell . A name I used on an international craft sight years ago. I will keep my eyes on the lookout to see you again. You do not know me but you are precious to my heart . You took the time to tell me what kind of canner to get for my glass top stove. You answered many questions, taught me to make laundry detergent. With the way the world is heading. You taught this senior many things. I am grateful! Sending love and prayers your way dear sister. Hope to see your videos soon. Patty

[@nancymweasel6561]

sure do miss the helpful videos

[@huanweilin2975]

Hello I saw your KZbin video. I feel great. I am an Amazon children's toy seller. I want to invite you to make a vedio for my product and share it on your social networking site (KZbin, facebook, ins or more) Looking forward to your reply.

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Here is my info; send me a link to view your toy! I will let you know. Thanks for considering my show. [e-mail]

[@hymaintenance1]

Where have you been?! I don't understand how you can start a youtube channel and disappear after you gain followers and then just disappear without explanation?!

[@OurLittleHomestead]

Two reasons: My husband was hit by a car...second reason, and I did post this video, I am building a house on my farmstead. I am a custom home builder and I've been swamped! I have three other houses going up as well in the Spring ... I do all design work, sales, and construction. My crews don't eat if I don't get the builds going. I've made and edited over 720 videos over the past 8 years... so, I guess making a living in times of troubles was the right thing for our family to do. Esp. with husband so laid up. Bills have to be paid. But I am grateful for everyone who knew this and has stuck it out with me! I have given so much...and now it's time for patience to prevail. I have made many videos of the house going up ...etc...but no time to edit or upload. ..... I'll be back with more videos soon. Janie & John Here's to new seasons!