Good advise as former firemen we both know. Lot of folks don’t follow even these basic rules glad to see you and Nancy back god bless
@inderwink5 жыл бұрын
That’s a big hole! I just added burn pit to my homestead wish list. 👍🏻
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
I love my burn pit❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
@debbie26635 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a burn pit!🙏❤️🙏
@mitche4995 жыл бұрын
Wow Hollis, that is one awesome burn pit and some very helpful information. I remember when we could burn in our backyard in the city, sure miss those days, of course, we only had a trash can to burn in. God bless you and Nancy. :-)
@sherrymorrill29355 жыл бұрын
So happy to see you again!!
@eduardosalcedosr17275 жыл бұрын
I love it, 😀😀that's how my grandfather used to make them, when I was a little boy 50 years ago😃😃. Now I'm learning how to make them thanks to you...😀😀😀
@dickmorhead61655 жыл бұрын
The ash can be added to your compost. A lot of good nutrients in there.
@sunnywilliams4215 жыл бұрын
I ❤️ that you guys are thorough, plan it out, and no shortcuts. 🙌🏻
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
I’m a detailed person. Drives Nancy crazy sometimes. LOL
@timehasbegun58285 жыл бұрын
This was a great video Hollis and Nancy. y'all sure did your research and thank you to the fire department for taking care of our friends ! God bless you always😇
@Fidg2345 жыл бұрын
You folks do it the right, safe way and it's also a good lesson for us whether we burn or not. Never know when this knowledge will come in handy.
@Jeddco665 жыл бұрын
lots of good ash there for your garden
@deniseroye67875 жыл бұрын
Love the music. So glad you are back. You both look AMAZING!
@bigjohnson77795 жыл бұрын
It's great to see the new homestead and excited to see whats next on the list
@michellejaggard96575 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hollis and Nancy. So glad to see you back and a new video at your new place! I'm so excited for you both. God's Blessings to you both.
@thomasdesmond22485 жыл бұрын
I know you are the Man to listen to on this Hollis. God bless
@newdayfarm94635 жыл бұрын
I love smelling wood burn!! Exciting times ahead!!
@AbenaMcKenzieSoapiphany5 жыл бұрын
This is a good informational video, I had no idea that there were rules and regulations for a fire, or burn pit! Yours look like a Prime Example, and you give good advice, I like this! Thank you.
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! In a rural setting a burn pit is common practice especially if you have to clear acres and acres or woods. Peace to you my friend❤️
@mahealaniw5 жыл бұрын
So happy to see you it's been a long time. Blessed to see you both are looking good ☺. God is good 👍😇🙏🏽🤗💜🌺
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Amen😇
@sherriwise73745 жыл бұрын
You guys are a great encouragement. We just bought 8 acres . We are total novices starting with nothing. No tractor and very little equipment but we’re going to trudge along.
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for y’all!!! Congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏. We have a lot of videos coming out in the days ahead that will be right up yalls alley. Enjoy bring your new homestead to life❤️
@leroyschrock25745 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you are back on YT,I missed you while you were gone
@ROSEMARY19255 жыл бұрын
Your burn pit was amazing I for one learned a great deal watching this amazing post thank you so much I am going to share it with my family love you all😘😘😘👍
@irishmermaid45 жыл бұрын
Spectacular fire pit & information! Thank you! I will have my land next year, so I am researching and learning so much from you. God bless & you are in my prayers💓
@harrym79305 жыл бұрын
Wow! You guys have such a fantastic channel please keep them coming. Best to both of you.
@sandrabentley14205 жыл бұрын
So happy to follow this journey in Florida!
@pamelamercado23925 жыл бұрын
Years ago here in Arizona all dump sites we're burned nowadays it's against the law most areas don't allow burn pits but if you have one it's going to be at least 10 feet or more deep I like yours better I'm glad that you used and showed all the safety precautions that should be taken so many do not do this when they have fires small or big thanks
@1d022clb5 жыл бұрын
Love your videos I've learned alot best part is the scriptures without Jesus none of this would be possible good bless.
@LolitasGarden5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good tips. Can I give you some of my experience? I dragged that big bar chainsaw all over my brush piles for a few years before I bit the bullet and got a small one too. I bought the MS 180 for under $200 and I'm mighty glad I did. It's extremely light so lifting it up and around the branches is easier and leads to less fatigue so I can work safely longer. Additionally, the short little bar is more manageable in the tight spots. I highly recommend when your taxes get given back to you that you get yourself a "wife saw" if you're going to be cutting a lot of brush.
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Yep the MS271 is a little heavy. I like the 20” bar too. It took me a while to get used to it but now I can work on it all day with no problem. Losing 53 lbs probably helped too👍
@WhatWeDoChannel5 жыл бұрын
I have to say I didn’t like that video,I LOVED IT!!!! For decades I was always the builder and maintainer of the family campfire 🔥, and that was the ultimate camp fire! That is something I would have enjoyed helping with. Klaus
@joecomet19385 жыл бұрын
It is so nice to see you making progress on the new homestead. I'm so happy for you. I always watch and my favorite part os the end with the prayer. It brings a smile to mybfave every time Nancy says "have a blessed day"
@davidcrowson47455 жыл бұрын
Great job mr. Hollis and Nancy!
@homesteadblessings88865 жыл бұрын
Good morning friends. again this is another thing I can't have in the city. I know I have to wait for God's plan but I really want out of this city. The ash is very good for your garden. God's blessing to you and yours.
@debbiekelley25855 жыл бұрын
That's a big hole! Great job! So glad to see yall! We are working on raised beds after watching one of your videos! My saying to hub's, Hollis wouldn't do that😊 then he does it right!
@shawnmazurk38165 жыл бұрын
I just love your videos. Keep on going and God Bless you both!
@rubenswtex.26445 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm ready for all the new videos. GOD BLESS!
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Coming weekly now❤️
@helennelson31205 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I learn so much from you both. Blessings Always
@rajishmaharaj75525 жыл бұрын
I think u can use some of the wood ash as fertiliser as well. Not too much but some of it. But check on that first. And maybe any remnants of wood not burnt out as part of a hugacultural bed... Thanks for the videos as well...
@jolyndaj5 жыл бұрын
Hello family...😄. We have adopted y'all for sure besides being in the family of God. Are you kidding me? I couldn't pick just one thing I learn each and every time I see you guys..I like burnt hot dogs myself. Thanks for taking precautions.
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Have a peaceful weekend ❤️
@millermeadows63595 жыл бұрын
Afternoon from MN.... Great videos guys God bless.
@50shadesofgreen5 жыл бұрын
Good day to you Hollis and Nancy !! Wow That's one big burn pit !! Awesome first video with great safety tips !!
@YAYA-bv7po5 жыл бұрын
Here at Lake of the Ozarks (Missouri) we only issue burn permits for winds speeds under 10 mph and humidity levels above 30%, Our set backs are the same as yours! Awesome video!
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
I follow the wind and humidity requirements too. Here in Florida if your debris pile is under 8 feet you don’t need the burn pit. Even though I don’t need a burn pit for the small burns, I still follow the rules. If my pile is greater than 8 feet I apply for the burn permit ❤️
@contentedspirit90225 жыл бұрын
@@HollisNancysHomestead Here in East Central Georgia, I get a burn permit each time I burn. We have a forest ranger station just around the corner. Unfortunately, we have a burn ban from May through September, and the pile can get pretty big. It's difficult to get it all burned before may since February and March can be pretty windy and it rains most of April. I'm hoping to get most everything trimmed and burned before May (if it will stop raining). Lol. Love your videos. God bless you guys!
@lilyrosemystic88415 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s really cool to watch thanks for sharing
@BosnWayne5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@bill-chichi97015 жыл бұрын
Where I live in Ga we must get a permit to burn. We have to call for wind conditions and at any point we have to be prepared to stop. I’m a chicken when it comes to burning. I have a burn barrel that I use, I keep my garden hose near me and I don’t burn leaves because the ash tends to fly up. I may be overkill on safety but I sleep better. Great video, very informative. God Bless.
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
If the debris is larger than 8 feet then we have to get the burn permit too👍
@carolynmoody94605 жыл бұрын
Blessings
@cathywest87765 жыл бұрын
My burn area is called a wood heater. Just about everything burnable goes into the wood shed to use during winter. Even small twigs become kindling.Even pine makes firewood. But, for those that need a burn area, this is a great video, Hollis, and looks like you will have ash for your garden.
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cathy! Yep, I’m clearing acres and acres for animal pens, permaculture area, garden, etc. That’s tons and tons of debris all at once. Not to mention all the downed trees from Hurricane Irma. The burn pit is a must👍. Yep, plenty of ash for the garden❤️
@cararoby19475 жыл бұрын
WOW...JUST WOW
@dannydunnagan32675 жыл бұрын
Hollis nothing better than a good burning pile with a good mini pumper just in case it,s needed only a fireman would know that haha.
@philippayne89015 жыл бұрын
Hi Hollis, you should use the ash from the burn pit in your earth garden as it will add potassium and if there's any charcoal that adds to moisture retention and helps to lock in nutrients from being washed away. Great to see your very first practical video from Florida can't wait for the others.
@SAGAWISIW305 жыл бұрын
Ash will make it very basic like lye
@kpattenvan5 жыл бұрын
Yay, 2 in a week THANKYOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
@barbaraquiltinggardening52615 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel today. Y'all have created the best fire pit I have ever seen. Wish there was a way to share this video around California to prevent forest fires. LOL. I think you are being a good steward with the land you have. God Bless Y'all. Can't wait for the chickens.
@Danath225 жыл бұрын
So glad you guys are back and doing well! Thank you for sharing your experience with the world! God Bless
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️
@brow2765 жыл бұрын
Looks great. I imagine you’re going to be using that pit for a very long time. Looking forward to more videos.
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
I use the burn pit a lot. Especially last year when I cleared a lot of wooded areas and cleaning up behind Hurricane Irma. I made the burn pit a permanent feature of our homestead
@ze-xi8rf5 жыл бұрын
Enjoying seeing everything you are doing at your new place. Thanks.
@teriguerin83715 жыл бұрын
Important content! As usual another great video. Thank you from Central Florida.
@gailstritzel90665 жыл бұрын
It's great to see y'all again!
@cajungardener60445 жыл бұрын
Great tips
@chicken26arick5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@martelvonc5 жыл бұрын
Good information! Thank you!
@icecastles14325 жыл бұрын
A chipper shredder... You could sell the chips per gallon container or use them for landscaping or donate. Free wood Chips!🍃
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
On our new homestead I am clearing acres. This would create tons of chips. Also, I cannot afford to rent a chipper. Termites are also a big problem here. I have tried wood chips in my garden before with disastrous results. The burn pit works best for me in my efforts
@icecastles14325 жыл бұрын
@@HollisNancysHomestead Yes indeed Chippers take a lot of gas as well and are expensive!! I see you've been 'puddin" a lot of work. Sorry...love when you say that to your sweet wife .
@lorraineshobajo37035 жыл бұрын
Very educational ! Can’t wait for what’s next that you bring👏👏👏👏
@watchthisdad5 жыл бұрын
Fab to see your new Homestead moving forward, once again great education about all levels of your needs doing gardening , maintenance, loving bing bing in the back ground. Enjoy from Australia.. God bless.
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Got lots of new videos coming on many different aspects of Homesteading 👍
@watchthisdad5 жыл бұрын
@@HollisNancysHomestead So Happy to see your channel as always, looking forward to see all of your new video`s of Homestead 2. WE have his rod and his staff, they comfort us. Cheers JC you have our backs.God Bless guys.Alex.
@enolagore46735 жыл бұрын
So very happy to eve you again. Have a blessed day❤️
@strickdog5 жыл бұрын
Great to see you guys are doing well. Looking forward to watching your homestead come into shape. That fire pit will also make a great little firing range! strick
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
LOL You are so right! I actually have a plywood backboard that I attach targets to. The large berms of dirt work great to stop rounds👍
@chriswalter96283 жыл бұрын
Very cool pit,and great that you got all that info before doing it 👍
@HollisNancysHomestead3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@pammiedoodle86935 жыл бұрын
That is one awesome fire pit!👍🏼 If some people think you are creating atmospheric pollution, I wonder what they think about the thousands of acres of forest fires that burn out of control almost annually?! Lol! 🤷♀️🤦♀️ Wish I lived close enough to enjoy one ginormous weenie roast!🤣 God Bless🙏✝️
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
You would be an awesome neighbor ❤️
@OurUpperRoomHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Great advice for building a burn pit. Our back property line boarders a national service so we have had to get well acquainted with all the rules and regulations. Also great advice on making sure if you have a homestead with trees you better have a chainsaw. Thanks for sharing and have fun with your fires :D Trent
@martydarts86325 жыл бұрын
give a man a few acres and a tractor..furghedabouit!! you rock..long time follower here gratis
@Tyrashabrooks5 жыл бұрын
Nice fire pit!!!
@carlross5555 жыл бұрын
SOOOOOO GOOD TO YOU GUYS BACK GOD BLESS
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Carl❤️
@Jimisuec5 жыл бұрын
Good info to have
@doctor.outdoors.2955 жыл бұрын
It's 75 feet from the road in Florida. We have been burning a lot of stuff since Hurricane Michael! Sone people have been catching the woods on fire so be careful!
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
I know, right!!! Some people get a little careless with their fire. Please be careful❤️
@denisebrady68585 жыл бұрын
Great video - That was so safe & controlled- I am so proud of you guys for being so responsible. Unfortunately here in Australia we lose hundreds of thousands of acres every year not to mention the homes & wildlife damage because of idiots & irresponsible people. Cheers Denise - Australia
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
That happens here too sweetie.
@JJ-cf4mc4 жыл бұрын
Good day Hollis and Nancy ,I hope you are both ok. I'm loving your fire pit ,unfortunately I haven't got that much land,but I do have a burn drum. Hollis,I wasnt feeling well for a while so I couldn't get to my allotments . Well,thank God I'm in a good place today. I went shopping and got my pvc piping, my stick to make my holes,I also got an extra stick, I'm going to screw a piece of board to the bottom to gather the soil the pat it down gently. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Have a wonderful and blessed day . Love JJ.XX
@HollisNancysHomestead4 жыл бұрын
Glad you are felling better. I like your idea👍
@Agustin-jo8mv Жыл бұрын
Awesome. I'll be doing my first burn in florida too. Hoping to make some biochar in the process. haha
@1951mytube5 жыл бұрын
Burning is a lot of fun, but I much rather have wood chips from the yard debris. It is more time consuming, obviously, but the end result is very nice. We have a pile of chips that we use in our garden. We live closer to other folks and not everybody tolerates the smoke :(
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Too many termites in Florida for wood chips. I tried it before with bad results. Burn pits in my rural area are common practice and accepted
@kleineroteHex5 жыл бұрын
talk about digging a pit LOL Hollis, you are so cute, especially where you say you like burning stuff! We are not allowed to burn anything here, especially when it is dry, not even a patio fire or some one will call the fire department for sure and you will get wet LOL
@keandric27655 жыл бұрын
SO much great advice in this video! Thanks Hollis =D
@millieatcentralcagarden97645 жыл бұрын
Such great tips Hollis! Safety first. We have a huge pile of branches after pruning our fruit trees but we'll be using the wood chipper. We've had enough fires in CA.
@JohnsonFamilyFarmstead5 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a big hole! Enjoy ♥️♥️
@sweetmamma65445 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Always enjoy your very informative content. Blessings to the whole family! 👨🏼🌾 👩🏻🌾 🐶🙏🏻❤️
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Have a peaceful weekend ❤️
@LuJustLu5 жыл бұрын
Great video with some valuable information. Thank you so much for sharing.
@rabbitchickencow24515 жыл бұрын
Love watching all your videos.awsome information.thanks and God Bless.
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Lots of new videos coming 👍. Thank you so much watching. Have a peaceful week
@gretaknebel84955 жыл бұрын
Very good info. Glad you have the local FD close by for a standby. I’m sure they enjoyed the hotdogs. Always support your local volunteer fire dept.
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Hollis was the fire Chaplain for Newport News, VA for over 4 years. We believe like you in supporting and being grateful for the local fire departments. Have a blessed day!
@vickidunbar37185 жыл бұрын
Hollis & Nancy's Homesteads
@gretaknebel84955 жыл бұрын
Hollis & Nancy's Homestead I am a Volunteer FF/EMT-B in my community.
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all you do for your community ❤️
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
I’m a retired Fire Chaplain❤️
@dellyboot27035 жыл бұрын
WTG guys, fab vid again, thanks for posting it x
@mikeschoolcraft215 жыл бұрын
I lit a a pile the size of a school bus and the wind sucking in and all the mice running away, my dog was catching and tossing them. I will never forget that. I called the FD they did not care at all. They got calls from miles away.
@dave_in_florida Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@WinkTartanBelle4 жыл бұрын
Burn pit is a must have. Diseased plants and livestock are best disposed of in it. Ashes and charcoal/biochar are valuable resources as well. Not to mention the group gatherings and fun times to be had around a big bonfire. You will use it every year. Can't chip or compost everything all the time.
@HollisNancysHomestead4 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Around here. Everyone has burn pits
@thebachu7863 жыл бұрын
how do you use the ash ?
@WinkTartanBelle3 жыл бұрын
@@thebachu786 As a soil amendment, as an addition to the chicken’s dust bath areas, as a paint additive, as a sculpting clay additive, as a pest deterrent, as a mildly abrasive cleanser for glass and metal. I’m sure I’m forgetting some other uses.
@phoenixtorres27735 жыл бұрын
Great video really important information.
@dwaynehowe39685 жыл бұрын
Im glad that I came across you channel... Smile Dwayne
@yvencia11505 жыл бұрын
Great video and thank you for sharing! 💚😁😊💙 💚
@terrypapineau69933 жыл бұрын
I use a pit whenever I can as I have a backhoe. Another trick from years of burning is diesel fuel in a garden sprayer. My fires tend to be 3-4x bigger Than what you burned. Diesel in a garden sprayer uses minimal fuel with big benefits to get a stubborn fire lit. The cheapest garden sprayer at Home Depot is about nine dollars it works perfectly you can use a half a gallon of diesel and start a 20’ x 20’ fire no problem and completely safe
@thedude19715 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!
@jaybartgis5148 Жыл бұрын
Quick and easy tutorial! Step 1. Find an excavator and start operating commercial grade heavy machinery
@joshharris90935 жыл бұрын
glad I got to see the pit fist
@soonzach40175 жыл бұрын
Always love your videos
@HollisNancysHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching my friend🔥🔥🔥
@GatorLife575 жыл бұрын
Ty 4 sharing. Wolf🐺 👍
@allatv822 жыл бұрын
Different parts of the country are very much different in their burn rules/habits. Nice design for your area I'm sure. With the different weather and fuels for different areas. An example of much different conditions is where I live in Iowa is that most of the time you couldn't get a "wildfire" to start if you wanted to. Some days though stuff will go up with the drop of a match. We do controlled burns of our grass fields and pastures often.
@HollisNancysHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Yes, always check with the Foresty Department for regulations in your area