Can We BEAT THE STORM?! (Finishing Foundation Drain)

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In 2015 we quit our lives in the city to buy bare land in the country and build a timber frame home from scratch with our bare hands, debt-free, with no prior experience. It’s been a wild ride of ups, downs, highs, lows, rain and rainbows, but we haven’t lost sight of our goals and have gotten further in three years than we thought we’d get in ten. Join us as we build our house, develop our rural property, practice traditional skills such as gardening and food preservation and go to even greater heights (literally) of exploring the world through aviation as a new private pilot!
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[@chadanddyson6200]

Alyssa is getting very good, with the heavy equipment!!! Awesome job Alyssa!!!

[@kasession]

I LOVE Alyssa's attitude. She's ALWAYS willing to jump in and do the work.

[@arnoldsmachinetool4632]

Great job guys !!! After being in the interstate highway building for 28 years. I wish everyone had to lay pipe or try to grade something at night with equipment. That way when you're sitting in a lane closer in the day time, you understand why there not doing it at night. Having bigger lights helps, but you still have a lot of the same problems. That camera, could have been a person working on something else and you two didn't see enough other. Keep up the great work guys !! And thank you for the videos 😀

[@bothompson8733]

Definitely a daily fix. My kids are getting bored of it, but I love it. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Merry Christmas.

[@remyllebeau77]

I know I for one appreciate getting to watch these videos. Thank you Alyssa and Jesse.

[@geoffkail4572]

Alyssa you are great, you jump in all cases equipment operator, plumber, carpenter, ROOFER. WOW. Go Girl!

[@RelentlessHomesteading]

Thanks Alyssa for the great video editing - you do an amazing job - and we've really been enjoying your music choices as well. Filming at night and in the snow sure gives an ethereal quality to work that is basically a PITA. All the best - glad the snow has not hit here yet.

[@chiefof]

Thank you Alyssa for your super editing and for the help and support you give Jesse. Great teamwork under miserable conditions. Stay safe and sleep warm.

[@barretpedersen]

Totally appreciate the videos !!, its now my daily fix, I think its so awesome your building a house for Bugaboo !

[@thespook9808]

I know it's WAY too late to point this out, but your "mini" has a swing boom on it designed EXACTLY for situations like you were in while working on the middle of your trench. Trying to set grades and finish at night is MUCH harder, even with really good light, so don't beat yourself up. Always try to finish in natural daylight; it's about 1000% easier to see what you're doing. One other tiny tip: When you're dragging your finish, try "float dragging" twice ie: drag from your house toward the road on the entire area, then drag parallel to the house (90 degree angle) from the garage toward the road over the entire area - you'll like the final finish MUCH better. Btw, working on a flight plan for the TBM to Santiago Chile (it's mid summer there).

[@kevinramsey9758]

A bad day is when someone like you or I must answer to another man as part of his daily work. Life can always be worse. Love you guys - so proud of you both!

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

I'm glad you got your drain line in before winter hits hard. This way you're ready for the spring melt. Awesome!!!

[@clayguy1]

You two are examples of how a partnership, works best.. when you both respect the other... Love you guys

[@douglasmayor7131]

Hey Jessie, be sure to put wire mesh in the end of the day lite to keep critters out of the drain pipe!! Thanks, Doug

[@faithhealz8556]

Have you ever put a camera on bugaboo? I'm curious about what he does all day, and if he talks as much when he is out.

[@erniesouza6263]

Wow, Jessie! You are one lucky man. Alyssa is the Woman!

[@kaywatson6505]

You think of little things I would not have thought of. The explanations are understandable. I appreciate your effort on these videos.

[@tknoerle1451]

Your musical choice near the end and at the end of this snowy video is wonderfully fun... I loved it!

[@Philhoppermiller]

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!!!

[@TheSuperBigSis]

I’ve loved having videos every day! Great job Alyssa! Really appreciate it.

[@richardgray1730]

Merry Christmas and thanks for all your work :)

[@matthewgroff433]

Bugaboo is like: "Hey, When are you going to be done? I want some more warm places to lay down! When are you going to get the upstairs done? Come on get done will you!" ROTF LMAO Another great Video as always! Stay Warm, dry and safe!

[@m1t2a1]

I'm glad you went to check on the people in the ditch. Even if they were gone. There's no better feeling than someone, usually a farmer, showing up with a tractor and chain when faced with a two hour wait for a tow truck.

[@franktimmerman9642]

We like the video’s in the evening:). We like then a lot :)

[@goriverman]

You guys are so impressive, you don’t mess around , you set goals and get things done. Very enlightening video’s. You can do anything if you educate yourself with knowledge and are willing to work hard and never give up.

[@cmcondon77]

Thank You Jesse and Alyssa. I look forward to your videos every day and I am really enjoying your adventure.

[@argonpathart4938]

Thank you for documenting all your hard days and nights. Your extra efforts are helpful to me and I think others. Happy Holidays!

[@alanwheelock1460]

Great job!Years from now you will watch this and laugh. Merry Christmas

[@vemmajohn]

Winter, snowed in? Bugaboo, meow,meow,MEOW, hello JOHNNY! Wish you the best, love that darn cat!

[@chadanddyson6200]

That was awesome Jesse, that you went to check on the people. That were in the ditch.

[@RVthereyetmemaw]

I’m always looking for new videos! Thanks for getting them out.

[@gailbrault9251]

My sister and brother-in-law did the majority of the work on their home. You should be proud, it looks fantastic and like you they worked till it was dark nite after nite. I remember when we all got together to landscape their yard, we moved mounds and mounds of dirt.

[@paulholt2758]

You guys deserve a medal for all the work you have done in such adverse weather conditions. Regards PSH

[@joederochemont6219]

Yes, at least I know I appreciate your videos. I've watched & thanked every one. Well, I may have missed a few. But I look forward every day to these videos. Thank you & merry Christmas

[@nathaliedeguire3629]

I always appreciate the time & the Videos Thank you both

[@melvinmoorman4512]

Your journey is incredible to watch.

[@ronin478]

Great Work!!!!! Enjoy the snow! and yes, thanks for the frequent videos!

[@essemsween818]

Alyssa, your daughters are going to be SO proud of you. From perfect pretty pampered city girl to hard grafter on a construction site? That's a BIG jump and you do it without complaint!! Girl, You Rock (ARGH !! Unintended Pun Alert)

[@KennethRayable]

I did not know that there was a battery powered grease gun. Makes plenty of sense though if you have a lot of machines. You two rock.

[@tinkermouse-scottrussell3738]

From my family to yours have a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year, thank you for this year’s awesome content and I am looking forward to next year’s surprises. From Elliot Lake Ontario Canada.

[@TomSramekJr]

Neither wind, not sleet, nor snow, nor dead of night will keep them from their appointed tasks!

[@bradleycross9935]

Really do appreciate the daily content. Very much appreciated

[@vmcougarintn5035]

That looks so cold! My feet hurt just watching you. Glad you finished that part though. At least now you will not have to worry about it until spring. Bug-a-Boo "Come with!" I think he wanted company upstairs. LOL Great cat you've got there. It looks like Christmas there too. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and warm. Happy Holidays.

[@valeria1966311]

You're both troopers and I love all you're doing and bugaboo too of course, wow is he vocal or what??? it makes me smile. I'm glad you checked if the driver/car in the didge were ok Jessie, thumbs up.

[@richardhjones5576]

Jess I know you know this but I just need to comment on it. You are so lucky to have a wife that does not think that work is to hard for a woman to do. You two work so well to together it's a real pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you both so much.

[@baskervillebee5748]

Buggaboo: "I'm king of the castle 🏰 and you're the dirty rascal!"

[@fighting17chicago]

Thanks Alyssa!!!!

[@janjan45]

Totally addicted to your daily videos! You guys do awesome work....lots of fun to watch. 👍

[@hpda44]

I certainly appreciate your effort to produce a video every day. Stay warm and merry Christmas

[@steveshinabery3002]

I wish I could do what you two are doing , but my health will not let me .. great job.

[@davidoyama9753]

It's the cold temp and wet snow getting on the pipe that causes the cement to seize up ! I always use a clean rag to clean off the surface of the pipe and use extra cement that will make it easier to slide on and especially if you have someone at the other end pushing while you guide it into the pipe. Also if you have the pipe pitched up at a 45 deg angle up at the other end while it is pushed in helps. I use to install 6 inch diameter pipe with no problem. But I was not working at night and in cold snowy weather like you both ! You both are amazing 👍 thanks again for making this video too !

[@linnsoltwedel]

You guys seem so nice and polite towards eacthother! Is it just the camera are are you just this nice? Making me rethink the way I talk to my husband sometimes :P

[@melodys3996]

I've been watching you two since you first started and you both still impress me with your solid commitment to this cabin. Slow down and enjoy your snow and have a Merry Christmas.

[@andrewspall8702]

Merry Christmas... keep up the videos. They are appreciated..

[@essietangle9931]

I watch the videos but the best part is when you are done for the day and go i n s i d e your 🏠, Take care be warm and safe always!

[@stevecroy9396]

I didn't see a water line. Good idea to get the power over there what about getting the water back?

[@shawndavis5398]

On the twelfth day of christmas my true love gave to me five lengths of PVC and some drain rock in a pear tree :)

[@grantoyamaha]

Awesome job guys , well done with working in that weather . And yes Alyssa , we appreciate all your hard work .

[@shoelessmalek88]

Right guys!! Really appreciate the videos. Be warm guys. :)

[@michaelmraz3997]

love your videos to watch sometimes u guys are posting twice a day i love that

[@annamaybeekman5152]

You guys are such hard workers....Your doing a great job

[@clintswindle2460]

Yale do awesome work and your lady is awesome can run heavy equipment y'all keep it up the hard work

[@FromThePrairies]

Pro tip - our plant plumber keeps all his glues in a small cooler. When things get cold he tosses in a couple of hand warmers and it's enough to keep everything warm and whole lot less viscous.

[@elisabethlyons8089]

Love you guys, working in those conditions awesome! And Alisa I do appreciate you getting out the videos, very much so, I look forward to every one of them👌👌👌

[@atomiczombie22]

Another example of "persistence pays off." Great video!

[@hapnewsom9217]

Best part about playing in the snow..............being able to quit and go inside to warm up!!

[@TheJohnnyb1976]

You two are a hard working couple! Merry Christmas from sunny warm Mesa Az.

[@stevepaterson2617]

Guys i'm addicted i hang out every day for your post here in oz hope you guys have an awesome xmas

[@MikeC19100]

PMCS (Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services) can NEVER be overrated. If the equipment isn’t maintained it will fail....ALWAYS! Great work on the driveway, trench and pipe installation. The working conditions didn’t cooperate, but you two slugged it out and persevered to the end. I have to say that you two are some of the hardest working individuals I’ve ever watched on KZbin. That’s not to say that there aren’t others who work just as hard, but your at the top of my list of VERY HARD WORKING individuals. Some future day you’ll be done with the house and look back and wonder what your going to do with the free time. You may even go through construction withdrawals, but it will be worth it in the long run. Hang in there, your doing great things for your future.

[@titanuranus]

It is a moot point now, but seating PVC/ABS with a rubber mallet works like magic. Tap, tap and it's home.

[@8056443232]

I see the drain, and conduit for a well. But no pipe from the well to the house - will the well feed directly up to the cisterns only?

[@timothyshaw5498]

I truly do not know if my marriage would survive this. Kudos to you two!

[@perahiash]

ho men, when you guys wiil sit next to you'r fireplace and look at all that you did.. you will feel very proud of yourself.. and you deserve it!

[@chiefof]

Really liking the Kubota machine. A very useful asset for you to have.

[@yellowboy1866]

Its good of you to think of others.

[@DIYMyWay]

Well done! That’s a tough job in warm weather. I can’t imagine having to do it in the cold and snow! I really enjoy your first-person camera views.

[@paulbos5332]

🥂Merry Christmas and Happy New Year🥂

[@johnnybond2570]

You know it was your fault those people went into the ditch, don’t you? You’re beautiful home lite up at night distracted them. LOL You are both such hard workers

[@michelecox5241]

Nice job! Very cool that you checked on the ditchers. Well done.

[@carolsuesamuelson7935]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@bray56mj]

I appreciate your videos. They remind me of many many moons ago working around our log home. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@nickl74]

Can I suggest that when you are directing things in the dark you use LightSticks /Cyalumes. Its what we do in the military to combat the challenge you are facing being seen from the Backhoe / pickip, particularly when you are surrounded by spot lights. If you have 2 light sticks you can create signals for left, right, forwards backwards etc. without it being too complicated.

[@ziegenvinehomestead]

Congratulations on moving in!!! Looks great! And cant wait to see more!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

[@cindypass3453]

Yes, thanks Alysa for working on videos

[@scottyt8t]

my Savannah, Max is a talker too! many a late night he wakes me up walking around the house roaring like a mini lion!!

[@vaughanellis7866]

Guys never finish playing with dirt , only our toys get bigger! :-D

[@elishevaquick6650]

Brrrr I take my hat off to you 2 working in the cold and snow like this xxx

[@artursmihelsons415]

This is normal situation in construction site - need for start to digging comes when ground is frozen.. :D You just pass another test again.. :) And as always - great team work!

[@gary1887]

here in Australia i so wish we had your weather right now well done keep up the great work the two of you

[@miltonhurd1016]

What's the plan for the snow sliding off the roof onto the future deck?

[@swamprat69er]

Bugaboo is saying, "quit playing in the dirt after dark and feed me. Me wants some lovin' too."

[@oldgoatlocker]

I’m not picking but it’s time to head south and start on that beach house.

[@lachlanchadwen6940]

Vous êtes deux fous mais des fous adorables , je suis admiratif quel courage 😲 , 👏👏👏👏👏

[@englishdave9760]

nice work on the Driveway that weather looks like it has turned. Just a thought you may want to consider an anti rodent screen/trap at the outflow of your land drain from the foundation, they may run inside and try to nest causing a blockage in the future. Happy snowy Christmas

[@willj7621]

Bet you were that kid in the sandbox with all the cool toys.

[@gdkmouse]

I really enjoy following along on your journey, will be interesting to see how your garden at the front and back evolve over time, plus your house!

[@damoninlr]

You guys are troopers...I wondered why you didn't pre-glue as much of your ABS/Conduit in the garage as possible though...

[@goin2green]

You guys just plow thru when others wait for fair weather. Both ways work. Just know the effort is appreciated and enjoyed.

[@johnblade7161]

The snow is so beautiful in the lights. :-)

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

you can glue either side of the union...and if you're doing it in the snow...well, there's a possibility of water being introduced ....