Outlets in Earthbags? Here's How We Prepare for Electrical in Hyperadobe

[@debrahighfill9061]

apparantly I am way more emotionally invested in this build than i realized because seeing the family sitting around on the pretend furniture hit me right in the feels. so happy for all of you. happy tears just poured out of my heart...

[@TinyShinyHome]

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[@lynnburdick1115]

Low windows are cool. The pets can see outside that way. Make sure your door openings are big enough to move large objects through them. Lastly, may I suggest disability friendly access to the rooms, and specifically the bathrooms. If anyone ends up in a wheelchair, they need to have space to maneuver in the bathroom (toilet) and shower. I.e., being able to roll into the shower without glass walls and lips on the floor. Space around the toilet for transferring. It can happen and you will be living there for a long time. This also includes the height of stuff such as counters. Looking good.

[@Bildgesmythe]

Great ideas. You'll always need to get big items in. Unfortunately it's great to make things accessible. Back and leg injuries happen and it's great to be able to manage without creative maneuvers.

[@jphanks]

I've brought up ADA accommodations before. Deaf ears

[@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639]

The best rule for making doors and areas hanicap/wheelchair accessable is to basically have three feet so it is easy to enter/exit, to move around everything in the bathroom, to include bedrooms etc.! The best I know to describe it is ALL doors need to be 3’ wide, and then all spaces need to have spaceswith 3’ of clearance in front, and or around objects the chair will need to maneuver, so, make a template that is 3’ in diameter, radious of 1’ & 6”, and then place it around whatever you want accessible like the kamode. The person should be able to wheel up, turn some transfer to and from and have enough room to maneuver the chair out of the way but still be within reach if need be! I hope that makes sense. Basically the kamode would need the full circle in front and half of the circle to the sides. My brother is in a wheelchair and both my and his homes are accessible!!!! Its looking great and seems like it grows tons higher everytime I look, like it has gone up mountain sizes not good sized hills!! AWESOME WORK GUYS!!!

[@jphanks]

@@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639 they don't see the need for ADA unfortunately.

[@Ashphinchtersayswhat]

@@jphanks? Hahaha

[@baskervillebee6097]

How many excited people carefully, carefully planned where and how to place doors, windows, furniture, etc in their homes only to build it and say, " WHY did we think that was a good idea?" You placed furniture, windows and stuff to try out if there's room to walk around, and see out windows. Congratulations 🎊!

[@PatriciaFedick-so7gs]

@baskervillebee6097 my only concern was during their flood season that Maybe one more layer of their dirt bags' might have been something to consider.its not just about when sitting on a seat and looking out of a lower level window.Special when monsoon season takes place Bt' they responded with saying that they had already an extra lower level that they built on to.. I liked everything else about the build & enjoy their vlog..

[@dawnharkness5389]

Hey Ashley, Every time you push past the heat, or the wind, or whatever obstacles you face, and you share them with us, it kicks me out of procrastination mode and launches me into getting stuff done mode. Originally, I came to your page to learn off grid skills. But I became a Homie because you all INSPIRE me... Thanks for sharing your process!

[@vkurth]

Huge windows are great! I’m so glad you’re going big for both the natural light and the views.

[@helenawilson4869]

@@vkurth agreed

[@Marilyn100w]

⁠​⁠​⁠You are so used to working outdoors and having all that space and sky around you. Don’t forget to imagine the views from your couch when all the walls are blocked in. Personally I would put in more windows, maybe fitted landscape, not portrait, to frame your views better like a picture frame. That is if your climate/south direction would be OK during the hot summer season. You could have solar control glass to reduce the heat transfer. Maybe even an oval table that fits against the wall when not in use. The curved edges would sit well in your “nothing is standard” home and echo the beauty of the curved walls. 😊

[@TinyShinyHome]

Lots of other plans for the center space that we haven't gotten into yet. These will be the only windows on the south wall to make sure it stays stable with the large openings.

[@lindawilson4625]

Very VERY smart to do the fake furniture layout at this stage where you can make adjustments. I don't seen anyone actually do that! Please stay safe in the heat. I know it's dry heat, but hot is still hot and the sun here is relentless :-) It's coming along beautifully and you are going faster than I thought you could. You all have very full days compared to most of us!

[@MC-qb1jg]

Every minute of this build brings all of you joy. Your hard work will be so worth it.

[@karengradzki3808]

My husband is a woodworker and I asked him what would be the best wood for your paddles. He was thinking ash might be a best choice as they do use it for baseball bats. Looking forward to more videos about your home build.

[@ericjohnson1008]

Y'all are making the plans a reality. Keep it up, y'all got this.

[@numbersvibrations]

Love you guys. Ashley don’t let negativity put you in bed for a week. That is so very sad. ❤ We don’t know everything. Here’s ❤❤❤ for you and family and ❤❤❤ for your content.

[@Tomwalked100]

I watch a lot of families building stuff on KZbin. I think you two achieve the perfect balance of information, entertainment, personal boundaries and horse sense. GOOD on ya! You are doing an amazing job, and your kids are so fortunate to have you as parents!

[@suziegibson4427]

Ooo lining that hammering up with the music beats was cool! Nice editing!

[@mvranch9753]

I am impressed with the amount of work you put into building, broadcasting your channel, and helping your children learn new skills. My husband and I have learned so much from watching your journey. I’m sorry for the rude things people say! We have the MV Ranch channel and we understand how brave you are for sharing your life with us and so many. I am not as dedicated about getting videos out as you are. Hoping you are hearing the encouragement intended in this post. Love you guys!

[@TinyShinyHome]

Thank you ❤️

[@JohnVegas]

God bless you all. Big project, strong people!

[@TheArtisanbard]

Great idea putting in ‘fake’ furniture! So spacious!

[@deannecaracciolo8045]

So exciting to see the layout a little clearer with furniture. Can’t beat those views!

[@kristilucia3491]

Horned toads are adorable

[@guillermodelnoche]

So much progress! I can’t wait to see the complete structure is what y’all are probably thinking and I’m saying lovingly. The reward for hard work is hard work. Cheers!

[@laurelpowell5471]

Thank you for sharing. So sweet of Dave! May God bless you and your family.

[@nomorehate9176]

The music in this episode is ON FIRE!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

The horney toad is so young and cute. The house is really shaping up. It reminds of a hybrid of stone hing and the maltés falcon.

[@aknorth1053]

as a suggestion take a book from historical houses you have enough wall depth to build internal shutters that fold into window frame. They just look like part of the window frame when not in use

[@Bildgesmythe]

Yes! And so beautiful

[@cannon3267]

the son in east central Texas has the 6 foot tall windows in his house. the lower sill is a foot off the floor and the top is a foot from the ceiling. both top and bottom have sliding combination sections, ??2 foot each?? they may have been custom built, but they do an amazing job of natural convection cooling in the spring and fall. and the view thru a window that tall is awsome.

[@poetmaggie1]

You got overheated on that first window frame, please use your portable shade. The paddle scene was funny I am glad the man realized that and reasssured you. I was just thinking may be a handle that screws at least 2/3 of the way into a piece of 2 by 4? He might think about that idea.

[@cindyogrady4306]

Thanks!

[@merindahthornton5080]

I loved seeing you sitting on your “furniture” trying out how it will be… 💕💕💕

[@lsimmons1962]

It's great seeing how the windows will look and furniture layout! Great idea about the table as well!! Get ready to be inundated with a lot of letters and pictures!! 😊

[@livingamadatlife]

You did it again, a totally awesome vlog y'all work so hard God bless you all 🙂👍🙏🦾👀

[@marciaward3045]

Fun music choices and great editing as always

[@69dblcab]

Nice B roll exit. Nice to see the kids finding time to be on their own. Have fun and Be safe. Jet playing the ax.

[@AdobeDregsCoffee]

I am so glad to see the progress on the house bags and all. Those tampers are so cool...well one of them. lol I have suffered an injury to one of my elbows and I have not started on my outdoor shower. I would love to come to the meet and greet, but with the injury and my garden coming in, I have so much to do here at my place that I cannot come. Sorry. Next time tho. Take good care and keep up the good work.

[@TinyShinyHome]

Get healed up for sure! Hopefully you can get the shower ready for next spring :)

[@damogranheart5521]

So sorry that your elbow got messed up. Having to harvest and put food by is enough to keep that from healing. Cold compresses do help. Do it frequently if you can. Blessings on your homestead!

[@janebrummett8014]

Adobe Dregs, thank you for the coffee and mug you donated. The coffee beans are long gone, and the mug gets regular use 😊

[@AdobeDregsCoffee]

@@TinyShinyHome Thank you have fun at the meet and greet!

[@chefboyrdanbh]

Wow! Its a lot bigger than I thought after I see ya'll inside showing us around. Awesome

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

The view from within your garage to the outside, with the white puffy clouds was so beautiful, it was surreal!!

[@ronking7648]

I miss that sky. I was a teen in Tombstone in the 80s. It's really the same, and so different at the same time. So many people now.

[@irmafernandez2887]

The heat wave has been horrible in Murrieta and I know it has been no better in the desert. Praying we all get some rain to bring the temperatures down and your family out of the scorching sun. Your homebuild continues to amaze me and I look forward to each one of your vlogs!

[@alottalogic]

I know this is past but if you have to cut more plywood sheets again, lay down two 2x4s over the saw houses then the sheets on top so you can continuesly cut without moving the board or worry about cutting the horses, thanks for the videos, will be building our own hyperadobe home starting next year here in TN

[@matenloe2598]

Oh it's looking SO Nice with the frames.... I love the drive up and seeing the structure rising.... Smart to get the details done WHAT-A-HOME !!!!

[@KarenGarcia-he8nf]

We’ve a rough summer here in CA’s Central Valley too! I’m so over this heat… it just sucks the energy right out of you!!! I hope ya’ll get some relief soon!!!

[@Bildgesmythe]

God bless California. My happiest days were there.

[@jamesmitchell3195]

When measuring distance why don’t you use a wheel. A bike wheel or a piece of plywood with a circumference of, say, 5 feet marked off 0/5 -1-2-3-4. Make a mark and start at 0 and so on, every five feet either make a mark as in 5-10-15 and whatever you are over to get your length so when measuring your bag just run the wheel alongside the bag on the ground. This will save all the heel/toe measuring. You’re doing great, can’t wait till it’s finished. Mitch, Aberdeen, Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤ ❤ ❤

[@susanchapman4140]

If you do not have upper cupboards, I think 12 ft for your island will be good. More storage space. Slide out spice rack in that island is really fun. Just redid our whole kitchen and the spice rack I use every day ( It is also big enough to carry our oil and vinegar etc. . Also, love my slide-out drawers!

[@Bildgesmythe]

You can never have enough counter space and cupboards 😊

[@dogoflog2187]

I want one of those dashboard lizard bobble heads !

[@bota7763]

Me toooooo!

[@jrc9555]

Love the music in this episode.... Lol

[@Missmooific]

Loving your sound tracks guys! ❤

[@Tjo-s6y]

I’m with you 101 degrees on October 5th just outside the South Gate of Yosemite is crazy. morning start out at 80 degrees. And yes summer temps were higher yet it feels hotter now. All the animals are reacting poorly to this heat also. Hydration, hydration, hydration for all . I have a large pond and the migratory birds 🦅 are arriving and they are staying in the water poor babies .🙏🙏🙏😭😂👋👋🦅🫏😎🔵🔵🔵

[@annelaporte1151]

More windows!! Double them because once the walls are in you won’t see all the beautiful views! You are correct, there needs to be another course before putting them.

[@TinyShinyHome]

Not on this wall, but yes plenty more windows in the house. These just start lower than most of the others.

[@rosehalpin8108]

Love your show. Love to see the kids ,what a great family.❤

[@nonoddingdog4682]

Hi Ashley, there’s channel called The Weedy Garden, I highly recommend his content as a form of meditation. The bonus feature is you learn stuff. As always, we look forward to your content and appreciate the time taken to engage with your viewers. Best regards Scully.

[@jamesbramlett5407]

Ha, Dave in Minnesota- I just remarked abt that idea :) He said they break down too quickly, and prob needed to be metal. Hopefully, the species you chose proves us both right 😊 (nice gift)

[@ruthlward3240]

The clouds going by look like a screen saver.

[@theresadonnelly9299]

You guys are getting so much done. So much fun to see. By the by, we are doing a pollinating garden with seating where we've moved all the stone out and now have to sft the soil from the rock. Guess where i learned how to do that? Tiny Shiny Home. Woo hoo!

[@TinyShinyHome]

Awesome!

[@MelissaMalzahn]

I remember when I was young in Michigan seeing lady slippers they were very rare and beautiful. The oak paddle will last longer. Hickory would probably be best for them. I'm excited for you all. The house is looking amazing. I'd want really big windows too. Going to be beautiful. Bigger the better for the island? Are you going to have bar stools too or just the island. Everyone will be jealous of the pantry. ❤❤

[@jimoray3]

So impressive as things take shape there. You are building a fortress and it’s gorgeous. The design, the engineering, the plan and development is really amazing. Your castle is huge and pray all of you stay happy, healthy and prosperous ❤️🙏

[@lorrainetreves8364]

What a GreT Team you two make. You compliment each other. Making the work site efficient. And you children are taught for their future. So well done Lorraine Australia

[@maryanntraphagen5910]

U could use a short boat paddle to smack the sides

[@domokosszilagyi5571]

I love your 1:1 scale design method :)

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Wonderful episode!!! Thanks!!!

[@LFN7]

I think this is going to be the future way of building houses from the soil and with 3D printing machines, very fast, and structures can be very elaborate all in round forms - .beautiful architecture!😍🤩🥰😍🤩😍🥰😍🤩😍🥰😍🤩😍🥰😍🤩😍🥰..

[@kenbyers8036]

Looking 👀 good…. Sitting here on my dead butt watching you all work is a hoot. I will not give any suggestions like I’ve seen others do. I don’t know what research you have already done. I don’t know the budget impacts. I don’t know your likes and dislikes. Plus you should ignore most of the stuff you hear. You all are doing a marvelous job!!! And the music 🎶 was outstanding.

[@theresaza949]

Hi - so excited about your home. Consider moving the table to the “space” next to the pantry wall and make it round. It is amazing how space efficient round tables are. You can always still make a nook there. Love your journey

[@DeeScott-d4c]

I highly recommend “ adjustable depth, electrical boxes” I just finished a small drywall job… and having the adjustable electric boxes was super helpful… have a great day

[@TinyShinyHome]

You can add extenders later if needed 👍🏻

[@crazycloud2]

Your skies are so beautiful that I sometimes have to go back and watch what was happening on the ground.

[@Bildgesmythe]

Same! I also watch the animals and zone out.

[@andreefaniel4500]

It’s good to see you again .. ❤ from Québec

[@Bildgesmythe]

Love ❤ from Alberta

[@marciaburrows7070]

What about a round table where you said maybe a rug in the middle. A round table in a round house....highlighting the unity of the Family who built this beautiful Round House 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TinyShinyHome]

We've investigated this already and think a longer table will be better in the space

[@kailyne6806]

❤ i have really enjoyed watching yall build your home. Watching these videos is one of the highlights of my week.❤

[@veronicabass5333]

Another awesome video! I love how you plow through each challenge no matter what. Too bad you can't use a shop fan when it's so hot. I am really proud of Ashley discussing on-line therapy with everyone. I have used it as well and found it helpful. Ya'll are awesome! Keep up the great work! You encourage me and inspire me to grow and dream big dreams!😊🎉❤

[@TheHavasu_77]

I was thinking one more course too because of the floor level, nice job guys! Also, very sad the paddle only lasted one bag, that was such a thoughtful gift and idea! I’d keep the oak one for wall deco in the house and not break that one. And finally, Ashley I too am so sick of this heat as well! We’re much lower in elevation than you and we barely got any monsoons this summer, I’m looking forward to wearing jeans and my hoodie again. 😩💀😅 Love you all!! 😘❤️

[@KarenSmith-ys3sk]

I really enjoy watching yall build your place. I'm impressed by all yalls electrical knowledge. Talk about heat,I live about 5 hrs away from yall and it's still hot. I'm ready for coolness too! Love the video!

[@flyoverurbangarden4315]

Wow so much work and planning, great progress.

[@karenw8481]

Great Idea to set up your "furniture" and windows. My sister was moving to another state and we designed her kitchen lay out in her back yard using spray paint on the grass and a long tape measure. We were able to figure out how big to make her kitchen island and placement of her windows and appliances.

[@TinyShinyHome]

Awesome!

[@lydialebiecki]

Love it. Yes windows higher from video perspective. Table idea of curve with wall is magnificent and might I suggest if making table, since you guys so talented, put wheels on base to roll where needed. Love it all.

[@DanaDoes]

I love seeing your house come along! It's going to be so cool!

[@alrumpel2719]

Hi, You guys and gals are amazing working so hard on the earth bag home Love the design of it. Just a quick tip for Ashley regarding cutting the plywood. If you have three eight for 2 x 4 available last them on the saw horse to support either side of the plus the edge of the wider piece so you don't have to worry about cutting the saw horses. To save some time you could also tack two sheets off plywood together and cut them at the same time. Cheers Al

[@alrumpel2719]

Hope you can interpret this, spell check got me again! 🥴

[@januarysdaughter6664]

❤❤❤ How exciting! I can't wait to see it finished!

[@kevinfoley7704]

Good video.

[@SusanRoach-b1l]

What you built for your daughter is magnificent and I think your red house will be too when finished,good luck.

[@paulasamuelson2412]

Hello there. I found you guys about a week ago and I'm so amazed at what y'all are doing. The video I watched was your daughter's bedroom and your Casa de CacA😂😂. I was in awe watching y'all. How interesting this is. I was surprised when you mentioned you were going to Tucson. I live in a community west of the Tucson Mtns. Much closer to Tucson than y'all. It's so cool to actually watch a channel that is in my neck of the woods. Even though y'all aren't as close to Tucson as I am. Like you I am so tired of the heat. I admire how y'all are out there building regardless of weather. I wish I was in the area y'all are in. The snow ❄️🌨️ was beautiful. So y'all must get colder than where I am. I'm a new subscriber!!!!! Love it 👍👍👍

[@TinyShinyHome]

Thanks and welcome!

[@nonoddingdog4682]

Well done Dave !

[@susanbotha]

Hi guys. Good to see you are all doing well. Get yourselves a 3D printer. You will be delighted on how much you can print yourself instead of having to drive miles to get a certain product or parts. It honestly opens so much that you have never thought of. Love granny Sue xxx

[@darienneflint9354]

Hey Ashley why not put great lighting in and build at night lot easier on your body. Here in oz with 40c° we either super early or after supper do the hard yards

[@myknkim2]

Hmmmmm....I wonder if you could drill lengthwise down into the board, and put rebar through it.

[@JLBinAZ]

I think it was a good decision to install your windows up one more row. If the bottom of the window is 18" or below from the finish floor the traditional building codes require your glass to be tempered which is considerably more $$ than regular windows. Even with the Opt-out building program my bet is they might still make you follow their rules about tempered glass requirements.

[@paulas_lens]

Good to know

[@rhondadorey1723]

The beautiful lady slipper is near extinction in the wild, here in Saskatchewan Canada. When I was a kid in the fifties they were prolific in the ditches along country roads. Today there nowhere to be found. Very sad! 😔🇨🇦

[@SJC49]

We used to call them ‘Lady in a bathtub’ - squeeze the bottom of the flower and see!

[@Bildgesmythe]

I had a lady slipper, my life collapsed and I lost her. Please grow endangered plants!

[@davec9244]

looks good thank you.

[@Bildgesmythe]

I love fall, but I'm afraid we are going from long hot summer to winter this year. I want autumn!

[@TommieJean-l4c]

Very nice Dav❤️

[@PatriciaFedick-so7gs]

I like the prgress' jst a lil' worried about how'low the windows are' specially if you guys have flood seasons.Other than that' love how its coming along..

[@TinyShinyHome]

We’re already on a raised pad with the berm protecting the house. Spent years planning 👍🏻

[@tanyiabailey4792]

Everything is moving forward nicely, and I’m feeling you with the heat we’re only just out of winter here in Australia and here on the east coast we have had up to 32 degrees Celsius and in some parts even higher temperatures it’s going to be a very hot summer and our monsoon season is just beginning

[@jameseacobacci2923]

Make the cleats for electric boxes in a T shape, less exposure at interior wall more stable (easier to level) You could make a jig to set depth and install quicker/easier.

[@bryanmcconnell3435]

I would leave the window Heist alone it's perfect but what I would do I would add more windows and the other thing I would do make sure you incorporate small bottles or window boxes or decorative boxes from room to room not that you can see through just so it doesn't seem so blocked off to everything

[@l.skipallen9080]

For convenience, I would place the outlets higher than the minimum required by code -- it makes a difference, especially if you have a physical issue, when trying to plug in/unplug a cord. I would suggest a height of 24 inches, or little more, above the finished floor. 10.25.2024

[@TinyShinyHome]

They are higher than the minimum

[@stephenkennedy7931]

looking great can't wait God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

[@danielemeyer-iv7nc]

It's getting even more exciting in your videos, love watching ❤

[@KimMartin-d9f]

Congratulations on begining your 7th course. Great idea setting up your furniture and kitchen to get a feel for the end spacing. I wonder if you might not find you've lost a lot of the reason your building your home with the size windows your planning? The view is amazing so could you not make them larger? Suggest creating walls by hanging sheets inbetween your window frames so you can see how much of the view is captured or lost.

[@TinyShinyHome]

We’ve been planning this build for 3 years. We definitely know what we want:)

[@KurdapiaAlimosong]

Hi nice video. The length of bags. Build a station with fixed märkes for the length you up se eg 0-5-10-15-20-25-30 meters. ❤ Frome Finland

[@ruthhoy6290]

Hi from Ontario Canada

[@LFN7]

We are in Ontario too!

[@SJC49]

In Oakville, ON😍🇨🇦

[@wadeprior5203]

Good afternoon you guys hope you guys are having a wonderful day keep up the good work don't forget about the electricity just be careful

[@Ecila-Samerberg]

😂😂 Nicely done musicbeat and hammering 17:42 👍👍

[@elisaelliot9946]

Level up song was a great choice!

[@helenawilson4869]

Loved the music especially the one out past the stars❤. Go folks. You are such hard workers.