FIRST TIME IN OUR TIMBER FRAME LOFT

[@riverfallscory]

My prediction is the warm board gets ruined no matter what they say about how long it can sit.

[@imysteryman]

Been a mechanic for over 35 years, I use NOCO NCP-2 Battery Corrosion Preventative spray. Why, because it works better than good. I know they do not read these comments but someone else might and it might help them. I think if I was in their shoes I would buy some OSB and temporally install it in the roof and walls, it could always be reused on a shed for the backhoe but it would keep the snow off since winter is not going to wait much longer.

[@VC-Toronto]

Forks for the backhoe would be a good investment. It looks like the bucket has the hooks already for the removable forks. They would allow you to move the (shorter) timbers around solo without having to use chains, and if you scrounge around for some nice size skids, you can put your firewood onto skids, and then move full skids of it around as needed, away from the house to season, then move closer to the house for burning, without having to hand bomb it all the time. (if you know anyone in the forklift business, oftentimes they can get used forks pretty cheap off of electric forklifts that have been scrapped, as often with electric forklifts companies often just buy a new lift as opposed to conducting a major repair, as it`s often faster to get back into production. It would then just be a matter of getting a welder to fabricate the bracket to match the backhoe bucket)

[@emmettbohannan1217]

May I suggest that YOU use some proper PPE when working on the battery bank...I have extensive maintenance experience with batteries.....I have seen some really bad stuff and it weren’t pretty.....Eye and skin protection is very essential....Stay safe...

[@stevehanisch8510]

It's interesting to watch you learn so many of the same things the hard way, that I learned, the same hard way 20 years ago. Wish I had a video library of every mistake I've ever made in my work. It would be a good resource for others.

[@pwashcroft]

To add to your huge pile of free online advice... Why not build your staircases while waiting for SIP panels? Needs to be done and will add to safety and efficiency.

[@pwashcroft]

Jay Matthews 😂 Sometimes when you have a huge step soon on a big project it’s hard to see the other things that will make the huge step easier. I’ve been there.

[@traxx712]

So you have a dead bolt on a door to a building that is half canvas tent? Now that's funny right there!

[@CoachLexie]

Hey Jesse - I love the "bittyness" of your day hahaha! I have holiday cabins on a few acres and my days are the same - so many jobs large and small, all of them depend on other stupid little things, all of them seem to require that I walk from one end of the block to the other in never ending circles to keep tending to things like the fire, the hoses, the guests, and at the end of each long day of constant effort, nothing much gets ticked off the list. I call it "begetting" - on my way to do one thing I get distracted by other things that need to, or could be, done - then I forget or run out of time for the one job I set out to do! it's a lesson in patience and humour - time to look about, breathe it in and be grateful :)

[@everettleonard2782]

Jessie moves more lumber than my local Menards store.

[@briangray8019]

Jesse on the corroded battery terminals you could pour hot water with some baking soda in it to clean them then put some vaseline ( petrolium jelly) on the terminals to stop the corrosion happening

[@jeffntex3693]

Hey Jessie my name is Jeff . I see u struggle so much with your backhoe. Those hooks on the top of your front bucket are for Forks . They are easily attached and disattached. And relatively inexpensive. You need a set man

[@KevinGarlough]

I have the same keyless entry system. I put it on the house when my daughter started coming home from school, by herself. Love it, never have had a problem. It's been installed about three years.

[@MrWhiteprobea]

Finally, a song that does not make me want to exit the video!

[@lockhartstories3620]

This is wonderful!!! Congrats :) We just purchased 41 acres and can't wait to get started on the entire process :) Thanks for being so great guys!!

[@gloriadaysu9324]

Jesse, I am really impressed with both you and Alyssa (sp?) and your work ethic. Nearly 20 years ago I tried homesteading 40 acres in Colorado. Unfortunately my then partner would not assist me in anything! So my efforts came to naught. I am too old now to do it on my own but I love your videos and look forward to them every day.

[@DavidMullins1]

@Gloria Daysu, if you want help with your dreams, then maybe you can showcase your wishes amongst the community, in order to attract help with a your homesteading project that could be shared.

[@beldarconehead9638]

Wonderful videos, thanks. Safety talk time you're leaving the ground, A: walky talkies, if your upstairs she's out of sight etc. B: harness in a bucket, real cheap life saver.

[@williamhathaway3351]

Enjoy your videos. On the Solar batteries. While fixing the bad connection was a good idea it probably not fix your problem. A bed connection is a high resistance connection. You probably have a cell in one of your batteries that is failing (ie. not charging and increasing in voltage). This battery string now takes all the current from the solar panels. The other cells in that string are overcharging. If you have a clamp on DC ammeter you can check to see which string is drawing the most current. Or probe with a DC voltmeter. The battery with the lowest unloaded voltage should be the battery with with the bad cell. Hope this helps.

[@bearrivermama6414]

Lol! It appears that all of your lighters are migrating to the hot tub...... a little tip, put up a mailbox on your hot tub deck to store lighters fire starting material and what ever else. It keeps it dry and out of the elements and handy. You will never have to hike back down the hill to get your lighter because you always know you have one in work condition handy. I do this in my garden with tools and gloves and on the dock at the cabin. Great job! You guys sure do keep busy.

[@BB-oj9uy]

Cleaning the contacts on the battery terminal use a 50/50 mix of baking soda and water. Works WONDERS!!!!! The mix gets into the microscopic pores where the corrosion is and kills it on contact.

[@brandonmcgee3214]

I was thinking how a set of forks for the backhoe would change your life! Have you considered adding that to your arsenal of tools?

[@workfindsme]

A technique I've used both on car and solar batteries is to clean the terminals and cables, then stick the ends in a warm baking soda solution to neutralize anything left on the cable ends. Just wait until it stops fizzing. Then I mix some baking soda into a bit of grease (dialectric or just plain wheel bearing grease), put some on the base of the terminal before I reconnect everything, then coat the terminals like you did. Works wonders for keeping everything corrosion-free.

[@vinnylavelle50]

not sure in anyone has already mentioned this but you desperately need some fork attachment (as in fork lift trucks) for your front bucket. The amount of time you would save by just scooping your timber with a pair of forks to move it than having to constantly load and unload the bucket and ease the strain on yourselves of lifting that heavy lumber 2 or 3 times.... Great channel by the way.... love what your both doing

[@MrJmak642]

Why haven't you just knocked together a temporary stair with some of the miles of lumber you have laying around? To me the ladders are such a safety issue and a functional limitation, I'd have given up the half day it would take to make some simple stairs.

[@throngcleaver]

Especially for the workshop. I cannot imagine having to use that ladder in all that snow, with all those people. Too late now though.

[@mikeg3757]

just a thought--the big hooks on top of front bucket are for a set of forks. Might be a big help moving things. thx

[@dalelewis1016]

mike gal ... It would make things much easier to move...

[@mattb156]

Try coating your battery terminals with "Fluid Film " brand corrosion prevenative. I use it on all my trucks and equipment.

[@SecurityisaMyth]

This must be a Union Job! He loves to handle things two and three times each.

[@SecurityisaMyth]

Wow, was the comment a little too close to home? Must have hit a nerve...I apologize, I'm sure you are correct as evidenced by the increasing number of Right to Work States and the ever shrinking number of Union members. Stay the course, the union bosses need your dues!

[@douglloyd8725]

I did a addition 10 yrs ago. Home Depot sells a roll of clear plastic that opens 20' wide. I covered the rafter and side out the house to keep the rain and snow out. I ripped 3" strips out of plywood and installed it on the edges of the plastic with 1 1/2 screws. Boy it was great, it was like a big green house. Warm and dry work area and living area below. You also need to cover the front of your garage to keep the blowing rain and snow out and off your dry tools and equipment.

[@cgrim40]

have you thought of adding temp. forks to your backhoe bucket

[@Xtinnoker]

Tractor forks are the handiest tool you'll ever buy.

[@chuckturner5817]

I have decreed that YOU should never destroy your cabin and that it should be incorporated into whatever out-building you require in the future for posterity and nostalgia . So there !

[@bowertheshepherd6020]

Why are you worried about the spare timbers. Your house is exposed. Timbers are going to warp.?

[@dalelawrence99]

I’m sure you already know this so I’ll keep it short. The hooks welded to your bucket are for a Fork Bar that holds a set of Fork lift forks which would add another dimension to your extremely useful backhoe. Any Equipment rental store will know what they are and could sell a set of forks and a bar relatively cheaply. Food for thought, may want to look into it! Love the videos!

[@DIYTechRepairs]

Lights in all places are worth it! I always mount a light inside the door. Either battery driven or grid/inverter driven. its so worth it the dark nights :) keep up the good work!

[@uClash]

I have used little felt pads that go on the terminals to prevent the connector from touching the terminal itself and i've never had problems with corrosion since.

[@anthonyrappazzo8781]

Dielectric grease is good and all, but try Permatex Battery Protector & Sealer. I use it on all vehicles and heavy equipment. Its absolutely amazing. Stops all corrosion in its tracks, even when the battery is exposed to weather! Keep up the good work! I love your videos and make sure I watch them everyday!

[@Rattlerjake1]

Dielectric grease! Cheap and easy to apply and it will PREVENT those electrical connection corrosion problems! Make sure to rub it into those multiple strand wires for even better corrosion prevention.

[@chick-a-bee-farm]

Wearing a camera on your head must be getting very everyday to you. So glad you do it, I’m loving the journey and the growth/learning process.

[@chick-a-bee-farm]

Lol. Process!!

[@1962mrmongoman]

I feel the warmboard on the floor is going to suffer water damage

[@paulcopeland9035]

Warmboard says it will be good for a year. I would assume they know their product.

[@PassionforWoodworking]

Its looking really good you two. You'll find a lifetime of satisfaction looking back at this in the future. Its coming along beautifully.

[@50shadesofgreen]

great job guys !! the view from the loft looks awesome

[@OfSongMind]

Jesse, You've mentioned the rain leaking through the warm board several times. Now that you've got the loft raised, why not put the Visqueen on the loft floor which will protect the warm board floor below? You could use staples to secure the edges doubled over so they can handle some of the wind, or put furring strips tacked down over it.

[@DonDegidio]

Jessie, Corrosion like that, be sure to check the wire beyond the crimped connector. If any sign of corrosion on wire, you must cut off the wire back until you see no corrosion, then crimp on a new connector. They do have spray battery protector, but plain old vaseline will help with the corrosion.

[@TheOlRon]

I think it's time for some stairs, before someone gets hurt. That might be a gigger setback than the weather. They don't have to be the permanent ones, and for all the wood you have laying around, your skill and they'd be up in a day. Good luck, you're doing a great job.

[@wizzarin424]

Hey Jesse, I'm remodeling my bathroom and I had to disconnect my vent (so I ended up with a tube from the roof going to the bathroom.) I put a plugged it up but it ended up having a leak from the rain water. That one drip hit a board I had on the floor. When I pulled up the board the bottom of it and the where the board was on the floor had mold growing. I'm telling you this because I'm concerned for your floor having all of that water on it. just like my little board, I think the same thing is happening with you insulation floor. You may want to double check just to be safe. I would hate for you to find out later when you start installing walls on top of that floor.

[@MinnesotaEric]

I cannot believe how warm it is there. At the same time as you, I'm sitting in -20°F weather in northern MN

[@stacyo7705]

I have -20F here too in east central Minnesota!!

[@bunnywarren]

I wish you'd finish something before starting any new projects. The protection on the concrete base is getting damaged and if left too long it will have to be redone.

[@markn2904]

You will do it! Thanks for sharing.

[@shelbydog1100]

Just a suggestion to save your sanity when it comes to dealing with tarps. The best tarp I ever had didn’t cost me a dime. A friend of mine worked a tarp repair place and he got me a bunch of used tarps that came off over the road trucks that hauled lumber they tarped down.

[@Blazer02LS]

One thing that could easily help your deck seal. Either go along the seams with silicone caulk, or caulk and use aluminum duct tape and tape the seams. Then lay some plastic down, should give you a dry "roof"

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Too late now.

[@boelensds]

looks like your terminals are corroting due to the gasses released from charging the bank. Vent the enclosure. use vaseline to protect the leas. but first use baking powder and some to water to neutralize the accid.

[@joannmant8345]

You guys are awesome and we enjoy every video. Hubby and I are just a tad too old to do what you are doing but would love to relocate between CDA and SP. but then, we watch the winter weather. Gee. It is so warm and dry here I am watering pine trees, washing the truck and might wash the windows. But we can dream. And pray for rain/snow. Keep up the great work you both are doing.

[@marciabrumfield1400]

You could rig up a basket with a rope and use that to pull stuff up to the loft. Both hands on the ladder. My loft is about 15 x 15 with no knee wall, all sloping ceiling. Furniture arrangement is the pits.

[@davidcasper8923]

Daub some of the grease from your tractor grease gun, all over the terminals completely sealing them. I did this on an old truck I had and never had any corrosion. Still do it today.

[@dwightcarter6334]

The backhoe instrument cluster is grounded and a lot of times the ground wiggles loose or corrodes . Pull the cluster out and check the grounds...Easy Fix!

[@RelentlessHomesteading]

Space in an unfinished area is always deceiving - my Dad build a couple of our houses and I'll never forget that each time I was shocked and depressed by how teeny-tiny my bedroom was; until the walls were on it, then all was well with the world again.

[@tteomaster4]

Have you guys thought about forks for the backhoe? it would make moving the wood and other items easier.

[@rtrspb]

tteomaster4 I think, you're 17488392 who write it...)))))

[@chuckw5851]

Could the delay in the SIP be because you didn't pick the windows yet?

[@paulcopeland9035]

When you are looking at $30k or more for windows and doors, it is wise to choose what is the best value and what you want.

[@dballard8660]

Solar panels on the corrugated metal roof may work if you have access to allow snow removal.

[@MikhailScottKy]

I know it is old school but why would they not grease the terminals to prevent corrosion?

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

You do not have to use silicone dielectric grease on the battery terminals, bolts and posts. A good heavy gob of Vaseline will work just as good ! Usually the corrosion on battery cables is caused by gas escaping from the battery around the post. Another good gob of Vaseline on top and all around the edges of the post will prevent this.

[@lesliesadler8524]

Good video. You did a good job on the battery terminal. Thanks You seem to have an unending list of tasks.

[@randallcoleman5462]

The corroded battery terminal is due to excessive tightening force exerted on the bolts and nuts clamping the cables. The excessive force has twisted or loosened the seal on the post between the battery case and the terminal. capillary action lifts the acid from the battery up the post and onto the terminals. hopefully a good coating of grease or spray on battery terminal sealer will help.

[@CaptnJack]

not sure what you planned for your driveup. but a suggestion would be to construct a retaining wall with the lumber you can generate along the left side (as you drive up). This will give a more finished look as well as supporting the area where you store your excess wood pile currently. Over time, that hillside will soften and fall into your driveway (especially if your there with the hauler more than not)*side note could be a great area for a covered vehicle carport too...)

[@joshsoderbeck3948]

I know your looking for windows, probably a bit late but the international builders show is Jan 9-11 in Orlando. Almost every manufacturer of windows will be there with there reps, you can ask them all questions and compare every brand in one spot. Might even be able to cut a deal with them. Like I said just a thought

[@quinnwarman5139]

U can clean terminal with hot water then smear grease to seal

[@troystutsman1400]

Quinn Warman Use plan old “Coke” to clean your battery terminals...

[@userunavailable3095]

Having lived in a flat roof basement house for several years until my parents could afford to build the house on top of it, may I suggest that instead of tarping the flat surface, use tarps or visquine to make a tent on top of the flat surface, even if you have to put some structure under it with all that lumber, so that water will run off and snow will have a chance of sliding off? Maybe even put tarps over your rafters?

[@mountainman7997]

Jesse, I'm watching you clean your battery terminals. I'm sure you already know about it but at the automotive stores, they have a spray for cleaning and one for preserving the terminals.

[@farmerbob139]

likely candidate for that backhoe issue would be the ignition switch, no guarantee but easy first place to look.

[@WILSON.1]

Check all of the ground connections.... you'll find them in that service manual. Especially because it came back after some use, leads me to believe it's a ground issue. Could be as simple as a loose ground bolt. Locate every ground wire, and follow them from end to end.

[@dennistegard2618]

to clean up battery post use warm coke yes the coke you drink or Dr. Pepper work too. and clean it and then put more coke on it and it keep it from coming back . I learn that from AAA tow truck school lol. It works and good .

[@bradt49]

I can attest this does work.

[@jur4x]

There is so much space for a server room in your loft! :)

[@riverfallscory]

Why are you not working on getting the roof on?

[@psychopyro94]

they have to wait for the sip's to be made. they are custom cut for the house to go around windows and doors some sort of mix up happen and they arent going to be done until sometime in January i believe. i dont remember exactly what happened it was many videos ago they talked about it.

[@lindahibbs8044]

Just curious about when are you going to put your stairs in on both levels seems like you would make life easier thanks and have a blessed day

[@pleinaire8698]

You both amaze and inspire me!!THANK YOU!!...may you be healthy happy and at peace!! as for the Loft.....you should really think about keeping it as one master suite with a bathroom...you'll need it when the kiddies come!!!!!!!!...

[@bobbyallen5395]

the reason your lock doesnt work properly is because your dead bolt cylinder is crocked in the door and the parts do not meet at square angle . or level .

[@SirRoland867]

Great video! Good work Alyssa.

[@michaelbass6176]

Are you check water level in batts keep them to fill line

[@Oleo2320]

curious: why not a temp stair or even a plank off the hill? just thinking out loud.....

[@Oleo2320]

I sent in my 10 cents

[@fla-bushcraftprepper941]

For the solar array location, I went out at dawns early light and noted where a location was that got first direct light and would be out of the way of being blocked by anything. Then I watched at sunset to make sure it was getting light late into the day. I wanted that first light in the morning, so the bank would begetting a charge as soon as possible. Also, ate certain times of the year, it clouds up and rains in the afternoon. That is when the first morning charge is important, because it will only get a charge in the mornings on those days.

[@WayneWatson1]

What did you end up doing with the led setup on the backhoe? Another place to get good, waterproof tarps is find the place locally that makes billboard signs. They use a vinyl and rubber coating. The local place here gives them away which saves them from having to pay for landfill fees.

[@SinisterBandit18]

Baking Soda and warm water mixed together works really well in cleaning off corrosion from batteries... if you want to give that a try, make it so you dont have to take apart the battery terminals

[@SKYHOOK_DRONE_IMAGING]

Diet Coke will remove corrosion in about 15 minutes and vinegar will neutralize any acid left behind, then flush with a little water. Dry with blow dryer and smear dielectric grease. Ta, Da!

[@doctorjohn-burgtekie]

Even lighting with no shadows in the cabin, excellent.

[@ronhart4166]

Jessie in my experience. When you see corrosion on terminals like you have. It is from a leaking cell. By the looks of the stain on your battery . One of your caps are leaking or the battery it self. I even noticed corrosion on your battery shut off. So it appears to be a bad leak. Over charging can also cause this problem also.

[@NeilPost71]

How about siliconing the seams on the floor?

[@hightechhum7402]

Now that was an awesomely productive workday

[@franklinbush7735]

your model backhoe has ground problems .try running extra ground wire to starter

[@henrik8463]

Nice job you did, on cleaning the batteries! If it didnt help on your powersupply, try to jump your "Mastersvitch" they corrode inside, where you cant service them.. Have a happy newyear, from Denmark. looking forward for more videos, from you :-)

[@jjmarz1001]

Jesse needs to go to a scheduling workshop. Four weeks of lost time waiting for SIPS to arrive? Can't wait for the 12 weeks waiting for the cabinetry to arrive...

[@FrankHogg]

Use the new deadbolt but install it loose. Put the lock back on a little loose. Jiggle everything until it works smooth and then tighten the screws testing all the time that it still works smooth.

[@court2379]

Frank Hogg I was thinking along the same lines. The parts have a lot of play in them to account for inaccuracies in the bolts alignment to the lock hole. If you don't barely snung up the lock and then move it around a bit in the hole during install to find a spot where it all runs smoothly, it eventually has problems.

[@lorenwarren7621]

I have used white lithium grease coating connections. I used to install business band radios in vehicles with out a problem.

[@ametalguitarist]

Permatex Battery Protector and Sealer does wonders for keeping corrosion at bay.

[@beefuzzy310]

This. You can use Vaseline or wheel grease or dielectric grease or....just spray this on and not worry about the mess. Just maintenance, don't have to be a mechanic to do the the basics.

[@jackdeschaine7455]

Jesse, is the belt on the alternator slipping? Cold temps can affect belt tension.

[@gregbrown1083]

Why not relocate the solar panels to the hillside above the hottub, the wires could go in the open water trench (in conduit) and there woud be less tree shade? Put up tarps in the garage, from beam to wall, with a gutter sloping out the front. That way the tarps are not in the way of sips. Have you thought of getting a shipping container? They are waterproof, highly storm proof and lockable. They can be relocated easily and even resold later. They would make good wind breaks and easy to use as a basis for lean-tos off of the sides. Steel roofing is better than tarps for snow and wind and last a long time.

[@Subgunman]

Battery out gassing will cause this corrosion. Shield your connectors with heat shrink tubing that have an adhesive lining to them. Will help protect connectors. Use simple Vaseline to protect the terminals or you can hit your local NAPA store and buy some battery contact protective spray. A few coats will give long term protection. Hopefully you have the batteries well ventilated.

[@clydeacor1911]

Subgunman you can see in the video that he used dielectric grease, which works better than the spray.

[@tirbomax]

i love watching your vids, keep up the great work and f--k all the haters!!!

[@quietackshon]

Calm down tiger. Maybe do some critical thinking instead of having an emotional out burst. I've read many of these comments, and most are praise, while the rest are suggestions. The suggestion may be offensive to you, but remember offense is taken not given. Are the "haters" in your head really haters? _Before you knee jerk respond, take a day or two and reflect._

[@tirbomax]

those that take offense, must be the offenders! all i have to say about your comment...tiger ;-)

[@leol1682]

Clean those terminal with baking soda and water and cover your backhoe electrique panel so no water or snow .get in there .

[@salmonhunter7414]

MAKE SOME STAIRS

[@clydeacor1911]

Wow, are people even paying attention to the videos before they comment and make themselves look stupid?? I can't believe how many people said to put grease on the battery terminal when clearly you can see that he put dielectric grease on it!

[@franklinbush7735]

i have case and cat backhoes ,in the case a had to run extra ground from battery to starter . the ground at the backhoe frame is a problem.

[@construction-productscemen4935]

As always great video thank you for all your hard work.