We Finish The Subfloor Of Our Earthbag Dome Loft | Building Off-Grid In The Desert

We Finish The Subfloor Of Our Earthbag Dome Loft | Building Off-Grid In The Desert
We're getting back to the build and we're adding the subfloor to the loft of our earthbag dome. This will help protect the bags from light, as well as give us a sturdy surface to work from.
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We are Jim and Jessica, a husband and wife team who made the leap from city life to an off-grid homestead in Southern Arizona. We've started this lifestyle equipped only with two Permaculture Design Certificates and a whole lot of determination.
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[@lionolee5480]

I see amaranth plants on your video that is edible plant and you have an abundant of it! Make soup 😋 with it

[@RabbitholeIsrael]

it is said to touch stinging nettle once a week to keep allergies away

[@bluetinsel7099]

Some have already suggested the local honey which is good in helping your body build a tolerance to the allergens in your area. Also mint tea for those who who can have it can be helpful if dealing with congestion you can add the honey as a sweetener and even have it iced on a hot day. If you do try it be cautious as to how much you have as an opposite effect can happen. Some CBD can be helpful as well. A way that CBD can help with allergies is by reducing antibodies that trigger inflammatory responses from the body such as sneezing, itchy watery eyes , itchy dry eyes or other various inflammatory response. The CBD helps to lower the amount of things going against the body that instigate inflammatory (in flamed) responses or response out of the ordinary for the body. If you are feeling better already that’s a good thing, be sure to note what worked and what didn’t, then you’ll already know what works best for you if it should happen again.

[@bluetinsel7099]

@@senatorjosephmccarthy2720 The honey does not have to be heated, it can be added to tea that has cooled or iced tea etc. Honey can also get damaged by using metal with it so it’s best to use wood, plastic or glass for honey even ceramic, but the metal also damages the honey. Honey can be used as is or added as a sweetener and it doesn’t have to be heated.

[@ZonDog]

Your bag dome is awsome!

[@amazingrace.]

The fantastic two (2)😁

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Wear a mask when outside my Lady. Roof looks awesome! Weeds are sky high. Keep up the good work and stay safe my friends!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you CB!

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Poor Jess, even his humour is not tickling you. Dance girl and enjoy the moment. You have come so far

[@MsVoyko]

I wish you all the best with finishing the dome. Keep safe

[@jasontoolan3816]

Fellow Az builder here, loving it. We almost never see rotten wood from rain here in Az. That OSB has wondering however. Panting the OSB fully (all cuts and sides) would have been ideal. I would cut the OSB ferther from the edge however. So that ur new wall is not resting on it. Removing any chance of water exposure. I'm sure, you got this! Give Us More! Seasonal Eatables ? Sky views of rain trails and elevations for potential Oasis?

[@nicholassmith3608]

Project looking good.

[@heidrich55]

Felicitations! A real big workload but you don't give up ... . We have done almost the same moving from Germany to Southern Italy repairing an old house. Collecting water, the rhythm of nature, planting and harvesting and many other things keep us from constant construction work. Never give up, the day will come and all will be done!

[@lindaksimpson173]

It's sooooo green out there. Superbloom.

[@jangrahame4891]

Wow! What a view!

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

I do hope you feel better soon. So sorry about your allergies.

[@et5222]

The last picture of you both on the loft really shows the scale of how big a project this is. Amazing work you've done!

[@EccentricNature]

It's just incredible what you both have achieved out there!

[@Gardendreamsforme]

You take the good and the bad…… that’s life. Local honey to help build up your immunity, wearing a dust mask when you’re outside helps tremendously. I’m a AZ native and also have terrible allergies. They don’t get better the older we get, believe me. We just learn to deal, lol. Rain is essential to all life on earth so if we have to feel miserable few weeks it’s a small price to pay. I truly hope you feel better soon

[@RanaureliFarm]

Agree 👍

[@CriticalThinker27]

My wife was able to elimi ate her debilitating allergies by removing all the toxic chemicals from our lives. Food, cleaners - home and body.

[@SpringRiverHollar]

Goodmorning you two , allergies are no fun that's for sure . Taker easy Jess and I'll see you on the next one

[@lanesteele240]

Looking good. Hope you feel better soon

[@timbertrand632]

Love the desert beauty. I wish...

[@amyaguilar3800]

You are both an amazing and inspirational couple…I love your videos…incredible…love and greetings from NYC.

[@terrynaylor1729]

Looks awesome you dam I love it 👍👍❤️👍👍👍❤️👍❤️

[@richardsolomon8076]

Awesome job team 👏

[@suecollins5174]

Hope you feel better soon, Jess!

[@kaydog2008]

My trick for allergies is washing my eyes out few time during the day and breathing more from my mouth then my nose helps alot. When I was in the Navy in Virginia there was alot of cherry trees everywhere i had to get used to it quick.

[@MrBrucester]

Desert what desert? Everything is so green!

[@elainedegoede6276]

Get well soon💕🙏

[@aaronellsworth5019]

Start taking a tablespoon of local honey everyday. This helps you body build up the immunities it needs to fight off your allergies.

[@feathersky860]

ABSOLUTELY TRUE FACT

[@carlenehoglund5464]

I do that myself works great.

[@raleighsbudgetlife7162]

Progress and so much green.

[@codemonkey2k5]

I grew up with debilitating allergies to all things that grow. So I know how you feel. I can not say enough about the medicinal value of local honey. It only took about 2 or 3 seasons to completely rid me of the majority of my symptoms. I got this advice from a old southern doctor and have forever been grateful ever since. Just put some honey on a piece of toast, every day and you won't be disappointed. Something that will get you about 5 months of relief if you are ok with the idea of it is a shot of Kenalog from your doctor. I did this for years before I found out about the honey therapy and it absolutely works. Might get you through the couple of growth seasons while you wait for the honey to kick in. ;)

[@DizzyIzzyMom]

What a view

[@BR1967FE]

Higher the Better 🙂 take care Jess feel better

[@heatherorourke599]

Nice work you guys. It’s been fun popping in and watching your progress

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you so much Heather!

[@CrankyBubushka]

i can relate regarding the allergies and pollen...sending good vibes...I have friends that swear by bee pollen.

[@lordplanet8413]

Becarful with bee pollen. you have pollen allergies, you may get more than you bargained for. Bee pollen can cause a serious allergic reaction -- including shortness of breath, hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Sorry Jess is having such bad allergies. That’s a bummer after o moved up here my allergy problems are almost non-existence. Dance the night😂 💃 It’s looking great. Really looking forward to seeing it finished.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

That's pretty good. I'd have thought over there allergies might be worse. I really don't have an allergy problem here fortunately.

[@SouthernBlessedHomestead]

Why do you always want me to dance a jig? 😂😂 that made us laugh lol The dome is looking awesome. ❤️

[@joseortiz5965]

Awesome

[@jonw9765]

Looks good! You may want to still paint those corners that you will be cutting off. If you leave them to long and it does rain it will absorb that moister and could get into the painted area. Keep up the great work you guys!

[@Laneth]

What an absolutely incredible view you guys will have from that upper floor!

[@sandypratt8951]

A Neti pot would help to flush out your sinuses. It works for me. 👍 I’m in Arizona 🌵

[@chetnash5991]

Feel better, Jess!

[@ohcrapwhatsnext]

Love this from the start....great work...

[@ArizonaHighDesertHomestead]

You guys are doing so incredible!!!

[@davidowen888]

Yay ! A step closer ! Maybe wear a mask outdoors for the allergies ?

[@NewMindGarden]

Beautiful 🌷🌷

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

I can relate to my landscape changing as well. Sorry about the alergies Jess that can be rough! I can't believe all the rain. I finally got my rainwater catchment system going but it still needs fine tuning. Cheers!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Hopefully you get some more rain then soon. Get that water Don!

[@gfixler]

I feel for Jess and the allergies. I had them terribly growing up in S. NJ. I found an eye wash in the store once that came with a built-in cup on the top that perfectly fit around your eye. You could uncap it, squirt some solution in the cup, lean over and press it to your eye, tilt your head back, and just look all around, letting the wash hit every part of your eye - instant relief, and it would last a little while, maybe 20 minutes to an hour or so, but then I'd just do it again. I don't see it online now (that was the early 90s), but I see glass Eye Wash Cups that look the same (the bottle I had was all plastic), and things like Soothing Eye Wash and Advanced Eye Relief Eye Wash you could use with the cup.

[@BarbaraC02]

Beautiful views from the top! Hope you feel better soon Jess. Enjoyed the video.

[@ourlifeoutwest7912]

Looks great. Susie

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Susie!! Is this a new channel?

[@ourlifeoutwest7912]

@@ourselfreliantlife Yes it is a new channel. KZbin has stopped my other channel from growing. They hit me hard.

[@StoneKathryn]

@@ourlifeoutwest7912 That is sad. Boo hoo on You Tube.

[@ourlifeoutwest7912]

@@StoneKathryn I don't even know why they did this. I worked hard growing Out west homestead.

[@glenbbqdavidson7131]

Well done guys. 👏

[@christiancelticwarrior1222]

Love from England 💕

[@Bob-Whiting]

It's coming along great guys, keep your chins up and one day you will get up in the morning from inside your new home! We hope you had a loving anniversary. You guys are so lucky!

[@ericjohnson1008]

Just remember... When this gets tough, y'all are tougher. Y'all got this.

[@jeanhawken4482]

Going well

[@NorthtoHopeDesert_Hues]

I have lived in AZ since 1997 .. I have seen that kind of growth after the rains many times , Best to clear it out away from your home tho because when it get's hot again and all those weeds dry out they become fuel for fire.

[@diydarkmatter]

lol the G.D.P thunder dome . not sure how your going to work the two man enter one man leaves thing yet lol . looks good one step at a time soon you will be finished and thinking of something new to build . be careful up there . the G.D.P. thunder dome can be a dangerous place if you dont watch your step lol . take care you two wonderful progress . hope you feel better soon jess

[@glorianorton6951]

Take care Jess. Excellent work 👏 You are doing many things well. Like your show. Stay safe and healthy 🙏 💓

[@waylontmccann]

Along with the local honey, perhaps pick up some certrazine hydrochloride 5mg, and/or loretadine 5mg 25 hr non drowsy allergy medication. I take them daily, as I am allergic to the planet and live in British Columbia 🤧 Happy anniversary and great job on the loft! Keep swingin you crazy desert cats! 🏜

[@tardismole]

Awesome! The desert looks pretty in August, unless you have allergies. They are no fun. Had a thought. You could have put a temporary floor in the other side to help with building the upper dome.

[@camille9892]

I love the height! What a view. Been such an amazing monsoon season. I agree about local RAW honey for allergies. It may take a tmyear or two to cycle through all the plants. Also, I couldn't see what you painted the osb with. I used a high quality exterior paint on the osb we used as subfloor on our tiny home and it still peeled. I'm going to add a layer of waterproof coating like Semco. Hopefully it will be better until we dry in the build.

[@jodygrant1255]

Wow, is that a desert 🏜? I didn't know it could get so green

[@suzieclary3328]

My mom LOVED the desert in bloom.

[@richardfromcanada6129]

Everyone needs a nice loft. You got great views from up there too. Take care.

[@chrisrecklinghausen5147]

Looking Great!!! Awesome Views even during our Dry season it will be amazing. Our Sunsets and rises are awesome.

[@davec9244]

you too needed a drink with an umbrella in it , looking over your kingdom from you castle LOL

[@kimmyvankooten9752]

The view from that height is amazing! Can’t wait to get higher! Feel better, Jess. Got any local honey available?

[@kevinwilliams8662]

Enjoyed the show

[@kenlane9402]

I joke around with my wife too, by asking her to dance a jig .. she doesn't like it either. Idk why. Just do a jig I say loll

[@chubbyjaydraws]

Dang,I came just to see Jess dance the jig 🤣 it’s coming along well

[@judyking241]

So glad you’re back to it, the rains were fierce.... wish I was there to help you... Jesse, hair of the dog for your allergies. May have to make some herbal teas ... feel better you too!

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

That's awesome! Are you planning to have a couple windows in the loft area? Best views from up there!

[@opusydaisy6563]

Jess I sympathize with you. Being doing local dark honey for years it helps.

[@feathersky860]

ABSOLUTELY TRUE ✔️ 🦅

[@praiseyethelord7121]

I have never seen your property so green!

[@rickg.1545]

I've tried all the allergy remedies, both herbal and prescription, but the one thing that made a noticeable different was at least one cup of high quality peppermint tea. So simple but it worked! Not a cure, but made all of my severe throat and eye itching go away.

[@joejakubec9708]

I'm up by Prescott. The allergies are horrible this year. 24 hours a day, never ending . No remedy. I feel for you.

[@CosmicGorilla]

Now you have the mezzanine in place it would be a good idea to save your back and devise a really safe way to get your earth / earth bags up there. Stay safe and keep on pushing.

[@brucestmartin777]

It’s looking so good.. going to be fantastic!

[@sierramantrvlnus]

Yay!

[@terrypierce1661]

My family had an akita like yours but more lighter blonde with golden ears. His name was kentoshee which meant golden ears. Love the breed. Love your channel

[@chadsshow2010]

Enjoy watching this earthbag home dome going up. I am still wondering what the roof will look like. Aloha.

[@mrs.jillaroo6907]

What a view!!! Hope you can squeeze in a nice window or 2!! As others have said for allergies, local honey, a spoon a day, but for a good year. And then keep with local honey as usual in your teas etc.. Made a massive difference. Also used nasal spray with eucalyptus to clean, and turmeric against inflammation. Best wishes :)

[@vivienhill7934]

fantastic views.. windows looking out from the loft--would be so good.

[@ralphriffle1126]

The Sunny and Cher Off Grid Living channel

[@jazfarm5726]

Yo. When all that green dries out you are in a potential bonfire. Fire breaks.

[@Melicoy]

Awesome thanks. GET that roof on

[@TimAZ]

You need a small herd of goats to trim back the weeds. You can get milk and cheese as a side product. Your place looks awesome! I am envious.

[@RanaureliFarm]

Nice adventure guys. For Jessica's allergy try just plain wanter steam inhalation it helps alot. Good luck

[@CosmicGorilla]

Baby steps! Love the fact that you guys keep going. It’ll be done by Christmas!

[@delbowen1]

Beautiful view. All the best with your hard work. Hope you feel better Jess. I had to go for desentisation for bad hay fever here in Australia. When they did the pin prick test. I was allergic to rye grass in our area.

[@Blueeys55]

Quercetin for the allergies. i have never had anything work so well! it took a few days to notice but it works! All natural, ordered mine from Amazon!

[@Tomcatt817]

Yea, desert plant have learned that they only have a short time to use that water and grow really fast and pop out those seeds before it all dries out again.

[@KeepItSimpleSurvival]

Let's get started on the Roof for the Desert Igloo..........!

[@williampowhida572]

Get a handle for your paint roller, it will save your back.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Coming along just fine.

[@garyhyatt7447]

I have been thinking if you could make a block and tackle with pulley and rope and rap some rope around a four wheeler hub and put it in gear and hoist your work up to the level that you are working at ,it would have to slip on the hub but as you tighten the slack it would grab as you add tension on the free end you will get it figured out with trail and error.just a suggestion.

[@StoneKathryn]

I was thinking block and tackle too. It won't start falling down when you slack off the rope.

[@grannyframmy]

I saw it suggested b4 here but yeah-a little raw LOCAL honey to lower the allergic reaction and up your immunity towards the allergy. Specially where you dont know what you are allergic to- honey will contain a low dose of all kind of "polen" from all kind of local plants...do some of your neighbours have bees? maybe?....Good luck and God bless!

[@bobcriss600]

Might also want to check on Manuka Honey from NZ. it is much more medicinal than normal honey....

[@grannyframmy]

@@bobcriss600 That is true it is a very good (maybe the best) honey for medicinal properties but in Jess case it is about the allergens that she has around her there, so local honey is better :)

[@alshirley3444]

Have you thought of putting a large window or Juliet balcony with an overhang? Those views are amazing

[@josephlwallssr6166]

You guys, are doing a terrific job! And ,Jess is ausum!!!😀👍👍👍👍Yes, allergies are a real pain in the ass!🤧😭

[@tubularguynine]

What a fantastic view! Can't wait to see it done! 👍🏻I guess I'm lucky, the only thing I'm allergic to is penicillin.

[@Bernie5172]

what a ripper. Green grass in the desert

[@joshuanicholsjr5327]

oh my I just realized who you look like are you ready for it Paul Anka yep is he your pop lol god bless

[@melodiecruz595]

I live in Maricopa, AZ and the monsoons created a jungle in my backyard. Have been pulling weeds left and right from my front yard so my HOA won't have to send me notice. The backyard will remain a jungle as I can only pull for so long in this heat. Never imagined the desert this green.

[@jacklong311]

In Thailand, we use 1/2 liter waterbottles filled with sand to weigh down our shade cloths and tarps. If you have grommets, you can use string to attach the bottles. if you don't have grommets, and the plastic is thin enough, you can actually use the cap to sandwich the tarp to the bottle. We have also used 1 and 2 liter bottles.. Cheap and effective.