Rafters, Roofing & Installing Windows | DIY Seed Room Build

[@goingagainstthegrain]

You two deserve a break! We love your content! Since, we're not givers to the patreon platform, we like to flat out donate. ❤ God bless!

[@douglasbooker8330]

A simple act of kindness. That’s all it takes me personally wow what a kind heart you have. God bless

[@nancycowan6109]

Gosh, that was generous. ❤️

[@logithambidurai9260]

You are an inspiration! I am not there yet. Hope to be soon!

[@Lynilooo]

What a lovely thing to do :)

[@axesandaprons]

Aww 🥰

[@CarrieDriver-ub4yo]

My husband, a 35 year builder, saw what you did with the excess house wrap and said, "Good man!" That`s pretty high praise from him. Your channel is the only one he watches with me.😊

[@angelagentry562]

Arielle sometime your openings with the videography music wildlife and wonder makes my heart 💜 sing. The SWANS 🦢 though. Then the birds eating the banana. Just heavenly!

[@BarbraAllbritton]

Yes, I agree. This one was especially beautiful with those amazing fall colors.❤

[@barbarap5574]

It even brings a tear to my eye sometimes.🥹❤

[@deborahloyd8972]

Ariel could defiantly draw a salary from Alaskas department of tourism.

[@marilynm7663]

Please do yourselves a favor and get some waterproofing on those blocks before it gets too cold. Also Suggest getting spray silicone lubricant for the tracks & slides of those crank windows. Probably won’t need till summer next year. (Not WD 40 for this application.) Nice work, you two rock!!

[@kathymc234]

The bird eating the banana, made me so happy!!

[@frasersgirl4383]

First off……there’s simply NOTHING you two can’t do!!! Secondly…..if people knew about you, you’d have millions upon millions of followers!! I love your channel so much, I’ve been here for years and years and you’ve brought me so much beauty and humor and inspiration….from the bottom of my heart I love you all!!! ❤️💫🐶🐶🐈‍⬛💫❤️

[@kathymc234]

Keep sharing.

[@budcat2]

Can you believe how many people look forward to your content. Thank you for sharing.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Honestly no 😄 you folks are awesome!! ❤

[@Anu_Fathima]

​@@SimpleLivingAlaska Please use safety harness 😊...Love from India.

[@jackiesaylor2487]

​@SimpleLivingAlaska will you guys be painting the lower half with exterior water proofing paint, to keep the snow from melting through the bricks (because it will)

[@joezimmerman9804]

What's so enjoyable about your videos is the explanation and rationale you provide. We know it takes a lot of time and effort to generate, edit and post these videos. We for one, gain a lot of knowledge through your content and we value that you share the ups and the downs. We hope you can and do continue because it makes a huge and positive difference for so many!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thank you, I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but for the folks who do enjoy it, sharing was pretty much the entire inspiration behind our channel.

[@joezimmerman9804]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska always try to remember that both of you make a positive difference in this world for many!

[@DLee-kz6qe]

"We're sorting it out and we'll keep moving forward!" What a team. None better.

[@vikkichafouleas1265]

Eric builds one dream at a time for Ariel and it's beautiful to watch them both live their best lives

[@bain5872]

I think you nailed it, we all dream of doing this.

[@hellejensen8289]

But Ariel really pulls her weight 😊

[@suseyq4559]

I hope you feel proud of yourselves because your fans/viewers/subscribers are VERY PROUD of the exceptional work you both do on everything. I’m so impressed.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thank you 🥰

[@pamalbert9430]

You should consider putting a bench along the outside of the seed room so that when you are hardening off seedlings you can open a window and just slide them outside.

[@lunaandstella825]

I am very in awe to see all that you’ve already accomplished since the move. I mean the super de luxe chicken coop, a whole kwansa hut shop with a system for heated floors, the whole walled garden, the wood cutting stucture and managed to actually grow stuff and now this seed room. And you plan to have the greenhouse up this year too? So awesome. Can’t wait to see what next year is going to bring and how you’ll be utilizing all of it. This is going to be a dream homestead.

[@79PoisonBreaker]

Every time I see you post a video I need to go make something to eat and get comftorble as I know I will enjoy whatever it is you guys are up to , thanks in advance for another great video.

[@Jacqualine-rb6hp]

Me too, I save it for when I know I can watch it in full ❤

[@lewih7135]

Saaame!

[@lillyanhood3525]

I can't wait each week to see what is happening in your world, never disappointed! The two of you are wonderful examples of team work.

[@hbeasley7223]

I have been watching your channel for several years and am impressed with your work skill improvement.

[@Jane_Friday]

It is because of you guys that we got motivated to start gardening on a plot of land in a community garden. We harvested 220 pounds of potato and veggies so far. A little bit is still in the garden. For the next season we plan on growing some plants in advance and also plant a 3 sisters garden on some of the land. Just thank you.

[@hollargirl-w1e]

Three sisters is tricky because he corn has to get a certain height to support the bean vines. plant is a week or two ahead of the beans.

[@shelleyrichards6360]

What’s a three sister garden?

[@gaylecoffey3313]

@@shelleyrichards6360 It's usually corn, beans and squash planted together in the same row. Used when your planting space is limited but you have to carefully time your planting so the corn won't be overwhelmed by the faster growing squash which will use the corn stalk as a climbing pole. Instead of squash, which often results in a tangled mess, we planted corn, beans and cabbage. The cabbage was planted between the corn stalks, out of the direct sun, which gave them a little shade and slowed their development, making the heads tighter and more compact and avoiding splitting due to fast growth. In addition, the spreading cabbage leaves helped preserve soil moisture for the corn and beans, reducing the need for watering. We planted half runner beans which also climbed the corn stalk, strengthening it against being blown over and providing nitrogen for the corn. The squash is supposed to splay out around the corn and beans, shading the roots, but we ended up spending a lot of time untangling and pulling it out of the corn and beans and spreading it on the ground. Thus the switch to cabbage.

[@hardenmama1800]

My favorite part of this video 17:58 “We had some family visiting for a week.” You guys work so hard - so glad you could spend time with family!

[@cookingprincess327]

Your family are mostly so proud of what you two have accomplished.

[@lynnsweeney4529]

I am so glad that I am not the only one who looks forward to seeing your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy day to share your wonderful videos with us. 😊

[@jakepekarik7772]

The list of things you say you never did this before is getting smaller and smaller, your learning curve is amazing and your videos keep on giving us ALASKA, thanks for sharing.

[@СергійКопач-в9й]

Greetings from Ukraine. Thank you for the wonderful videos that provide an opportunity to distract from the horrors of war. I wish you all the best!

[@stanleygallman7800]

😊.........😢 praying 🙏 for you and that this war is over very soon 💔😞

[@Robert-lb8jt]

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[@stevenbabb2958]

My prayers go out for you!

[@jodymooney255]

Please stay safe! ❤

[@BornFreeStayFree]

I pray you're safe and the war is over soon. ❤

[@joebacarella2829]

I see Eric left the big window explanation to Ariel, genius, you guys built a hurricane proof seed room, it`s impressive. Eric that is quite an impressive array of tools you have built up over the years, your`e a one man costruction team, love it guys, be well my Alaskan friends.

[@katiebowen2194]

Yeah you posted just in time now i can watch something better than football of this Sunday afternoon LOL Thank You

[@budcat2]

Definitely better than Sunday morning news shows.

[@bsalii]

Esp how cray it's been

[@no_decaf]

Your skills in construction/building the life you want to live, communication and video production never cease to blow me away on this channel.

[@icybar]

I love the way you explain everything, you make it really clear. You are so thorough too, you never cut corners, even when things haven’t gone exactly as you thought they would. Great job!

[@janetpaulsen195]

I get excited when I see the length of the video is over 45 minutes. The seed room is incredible. Love the photography at the beginning.

[@flowersflowers473]

Can't wait to see all the seeds in the seed room! It is going to be a lovely space to nuture the seeds, before hardening them off outside - Arielle must be so excited! 😃

[@kathyw1710]

This is why thousands and thousands of people are moving to Alaska no boundaries and lots of beauty. Thank you.

[@angelfigueroa9487]

Great job great team i loved

[@haroldholland1316]

Not to disagree that thousands are moving to Alaska. However, Per the Washington State Standard “Residents leaving Alaska out number those arriving and have been for a decade” But for the few that have the strength and perseverance, it’s a wonderful life😀

[@mycelticstardust]

A couple of chairs and a good cup of coffee or tea, nice warm relaxing place to go any time of the year! You guys did a wonderful job, looks beautiful too!❤

[@susanhighfield8284]

I thought the same thing. A little table for breakfast, maybe?

[@LovesRock]

That shot at 1:26min with the ducks and the reflection of yellow trees and purple sky into the water. Holy cow - breathtaking! Can we make that into something please? 😍 would buy that postal card anytime!

[@cookingprincess327]

For next calendar.

[@deloresserra6770]

The two of you,are just amazing. I don’t think theirs anything the two of you can’t do. The seed room is turning out beautiful. The two of you,are building a beautiful homestead. ❤️

[@cindyerickson6120]

Couldn't have said it better myself. ❤

[@diannareynolds914]

Building things to last awesome!!!!!!! I am positive that seed room is going to allow you to have not only a beautiful garden but a very productive garden!! Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Stay well stay safe❤❤❤

[@DebDeBoop]

This homestead is going to last for many generations! You guys do such an amazing and careful job on everything you do!

[@RosannaMarianna]

I‘m so impressed by all the things you do by your own! Your videos always inspire me and often have such a calming effect because of all the nature shots and your cosy vibe.

[@suzannesnow7485]

It’s about that drone footage!! Spectacular! Your team-work is top notch… loved the bit about owl pellets… as a longtime retired 4th grade teacher, I quickly identified the owl pellet because we would yearly order owl pellets from a science distributor and the students would dissect them and compare them to several charts to identify which animals their pellets contained. This would then encourage students to seek owls and owl pellets (or other raptors)in their neighborhoods… fun! We hope you realize how far you’ve come in the construction and building fields… I become so focused on your process that I become frustrated if I’m interrupted by outside forces while I’m watching! Kudos! See you soon! ❤

[@rachelfrees1268]

You two are so good for my soul. I love watching you live your best life, build your best homestead using the best of products to survive Alaska winters etc. You are blessed by all your hard work.

[@kab9374]

Seeing your skills improve year by year is amazing! Thanks for letting us be a part of it.

[@Paylala]

Arielle, honestly.... the way you explain things you've researched and learned things about is incredible. It's HARD, first of all, to dig thru archives and accounts and forums of information on any subject, and I know you do many takes have your own bloopers... but truly, you are so gifted at sharing what you've learned on camera. The way you explained the stuff about windows (and literally anything else on any other episode) was so accessible and easy to digest. It's wild how many little cooking and baking things I've learned from you over the years, and just the fact that you can pop over to a full-on construction project and give people a 101 from what you learned on window insulation and UV ratings and all this other stuff is so impressive. I'm in awe, girl! Keep up the good work! Also shout out to the owl who pooped so majestically that his/her poop ended up earning a cameo

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thank you for that very kind feedback ❤ we just learned owl pellets are regurgitated, crazy!

[@mecommentify]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska I did not know that! That's some weird wild stuff!

[@MaryArd-1114]

You got in a great Johnny Carson Quote! ​@@mecommentify Brings back old memories.

[@waterboy8999]

​@@SimpleLivingAlaska I'm 63 and I knew right away way what it was, we went on a school trip locally to find owl pellets then boiled them in the classroom to break them down then lay out the bones and little sculls to see what they had been eating,

[@sarahschlosser1203]

The seed room looks great, Eric will now have space in the spring and Arielle has her dream space in the spring.

[@DavidSmith-bw3bk]

Ariel, your explanation of the windows was excellent.. Eric, the perfectionist builder... you are a beautiful couple.

[@jackieanderson6599]

I love watching you both ❤❤ wish I was younger would be doing what your doing... for now just 2 yr cancer free @60... so I shall live vicariously through you two... please keep sharing you both inspire more than you know❤❤❤

[@SuperSchott]

A big lesson learned in this video. Inspect anything that you buy when you receive it. So many people buy things and just sit on them for ages and then when a problem comes around they expect others to take care of the issue immediately and sometimes, there is nothing that can be done if too much time has elapsed since you received the item or items.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

True, we had major issues with this company to begin with but really had no other options and were relieved to finally pick them up this summer, we really didn't think to closely inspect them.

[@kyleysanj]

The lead up drone imagery, the amazing skill sets you both display, and the evolution of your seed room (Et al.) are all just masterful! Thank you!

[@nokesbob2256]

You guys are getting so good at building, I can see, one of these days, you building on to your house, making a bedroom and more room for your needs. It's starting to look really permanent on your property. Great job on all of it.

[@Hitsfromtheleft]

The cinematography is amazing! Thank you so much!

[@robertslusser6753]

I liked the fact that you did not trash the window supplier on Facebook. It's frustrating for sure to order anything and not receive exactly what you ordered, especially when it is a custom order. Anyway, it shows your character and your ability to roll with the punches that life inevitably hits you with. Really liked to see how well you did with the concrete block wall as it is a skill that only comes with experience. Love all your video's and look forward to the variety of content that you both provide.

[@landysok90]

I used to work at a window manufacturer and if we messed up on a window, we deserved to get trashed talked because we built it according to specs and even quality control looked it over and gave the ok to ship it out. It's ok to trash a company if they mess up, it's how they learn to not make mistakes in the future

[@mariaowen3425]

Thanks for all your videos, they are absolutely amazing and so calming!

[@reneeguthrie2192]

Love the Alaska previews at the start of each movie…🍿🥤

[@Walmartz-ID]

Messed up on my first super thanks and it just says "Thanks" lol. Wanted to say Hi from SE Idaho. Enjoy watching your videos every time you release them. I look forward to many more that you upload. One of these days I'll visit AK.

[@aleamajz]

Your videos have allowed me to understand all the home projects that my coworker does. She’s cementing her backyard and through your videos I think I can understand the process.

[@loristephens3016]

The seed room is a thing of absolute beauty, you are going to enjoy that so much. No more starting seeds in the cabin! You could probably grow your own drawf lemon tree. I had one here in Springfield that I grew in a large wheeled pot. Move it out on the front porch in summer, inside in the winter. It gave me some very nice lemons, and in bloom, it smelled incredible! ❤❤Lori from Oregon.

[@lostsailor2498]

Wow, your building skills continue to improve. Pretty amazing that you built that whole shop.

[@johnathancribb2732]

Anybody else drop what they are doing to watch these 😂

[@laurel7704]

Take me away!

[@Weeping55]

Me

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

I drop everything if I'm at home to watch this channel.

[@magovenor]

Nope. But I do enjoy viewing their content.

[@lynnsweeney4529]

Absolutely 😊

[@ericfile]

Owl pellets!!! I used to get them for my Kindergarten class to dissect. They LOVED finding out what the owl had eaten!!! (The owl pellet kit came with a chart so the kids could match the bones to identify exactly what critter it was--vole or shrew or mouse, etc.) LOTS of fun and learning!!!

[@christinefox9075]

That hill that's directly outside the back of your seed room is perfect for a garden of nothing but native wild flowers and a few bird feeders! Maybe even a birdbath🐦 Give you something to see along with the forest, while you're hard at work! Love your vids Thank you for taking us along

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

Excellent idea!

[@DewDropInHomestead]

Seed Room look Awesome!!! And the onion harvest is outstanding!!! WTG guy’s!! 👍🏻

[@raquelhernandez1733]

These young couple are really hard workes. Always improving their homestead. I enjoy and love their videos. God bless you!

[@nadias5192]

Such a beautiful place to nurture tiny seeds to sprout 🌱. I just love Eric’s comment Ariel said . Appreciating each others strengths Greetings from Australia

[@kelsihills3926]

A massive effort this growing season guys you have achieved so much! I can't wait to see this growing room filled with fresh greens over winter

[@kellyquinn1468]

💜💜💜 Anything these kids to is skookum, love that your seedlings will have their own place to grow and flourish. Hope you’ve reserved a little space in there to enjoy for yourselves the winter when it’s cold outside! 💜💜💜

[@RNX001]

Enjoy your channel guys. All the building, the hunting, and the cooking. Keep going!!🤙👈

[@ArniesVanlifeAdventure]

Seriously! This is so impressive! You guys never fail to amaze me! Great job.

[@peggyroberts4914]

Yes I drop what I'm doing to watch the Beast and Beastie!! They totally amaze me. I'm always so tired when it's over. Lol

[@downtonviewer]

LOL! I felt that way, too! They work so hard it makes the viewers tired!

[@MaryLou84]

that looks like a great place to have coffee and enjoy the view, especially in winter.

[@EllieChristine744]

You have done a wonderful job! Thanks for sharing it with us! Hugs from us in Sweden.

[@wandagordon6453]

Awesome job guys! Love your work! God bless y’all! 😀❤️🙏🏻

[@patriceogrady9763]

The onions hanging were beautiful!!!!!!!!

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

I think we are happier for you than if we were to experience these things for ourselves. Sending love and sooo many positive vibes for a great winter!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Well thank you 😊

[@marysampson3551]

Absolutely beautiful clarity on the video!!!

[@bjbarden2070]

The landscape views are breathtaking!

[@dfg2936]

I turned to my husband and said “remember when this build started with laying down the cement floor?” How far you’ve come with the Quonset shop and now the seed room. It’s fun seeing you build this life and appreciate how you manage to share it while still remaining private. Well done!

[@downtonviewer]

That is probably my favorite "aspect" of their videos: watching a project being born to being finished.

[@sharonmchugh8294]

Opening cinematography was so beautiful l I had to put it on my big screen. Stunning!

[@ciaobella8963]

Amazing job guys! It all looks perfect and was constructed to survive Alaskan winters. I'm impressed.

[@staceyhazelett2397]

Next year your garden will really rock! Thanks for allowing us to come along on your beautiful life journey❤

[@jackieanderson6599]

I know right, cannot wait to see it...

[@nathg899]

I’m addicted to your projects and follow them like if they were my own! 😂 Great job, once again! 👌🏻

[@patfox3988]

Looks like it was built by a professional that has great pride in their work.

[@logithambidurai9260]

While I so enjoy these videos I want to say our thoughts and prayers are with all those caught in man made conflicts!

[@magnus9165]

That seed room looks professionally built.

[@loureed5869]

Owl boxes in the surroundings. 👌🏽

[@StarshineInTHEnorth]

🪶

[@kevinwiley9696]

I agree with a few other comments…I look forward to your vlogs every week!! The Seed Room looks AWESOME!!!

[@jennifernewton8333]

I was so excited to see your video. My mother in law passed away this week. It was nice to see you and be distracted for a while. Thank you, and great job.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We are so sorry to hear that ❤ sending love your way!

[@nofnzs5507]

Th AWESOMENESS of the ALASKA WILDERNESS brings me to tears….🧡 from Texas!

[@kensebring3683]

Most fantastic! I am 75 and poor health. Makes me want to go back to work😊😊

[@sohailakhtar5474]

@@kensebring3683 May God bless you with good health and happiness.Stay bless.

[@jptucsonaz8503]

Now that the windows are in... You may want to consider building insulated window covers that are hung at the top, latched at the bottom so during the winter when there's no Sun to heat them, you'll be able to retain the heat better. Great job on getting it water tight before the weather sets in.

[@cindyharvey8729]

Happy Sunday you two. Beautiful opening cinematography as always. It just never gets old. Love how the seed room turned out! What a game changer for you😊 Of course I gotta say I absolutely love how you did the onions ❤️

[@nitaleach6816]

I always love to come along with the two of you in all your projects. Thanks for sharing your lives with me.

[@Mindy-fd9lt]

I started checking at 8 this morning. Time to put everything aside and enjoy.

[@kebergify]

Nice job, you two!!! I think the seed starting room is going to be way better than a greenhouse. SOOOOO convenient and I can't wait to see how you finish it off. So awesome (I'm kinda envious, honestly!)

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

Your kitty is gorgeous! I love how it has to inspect your work. I also love watching you work smart. The roof looks great. I smiled when I saw you lifting the panels with the forklift. You plan your work out so well!

[@sallyhostetter2820]

The seed room looks terrific.

[@Charlie-cs1yl]

Stagger your sheet joints whether your doing OSB on a roof or wall or sheetrock on ceilings or interior walls. Love what you are doing.

[@Jamesjghome]

Yes I saw that too, didn’t dare point it out lol or my wife doesn’t like me doing that

[@tinamincheski2195]

Wonderful shots in your opening !! You two are so special...Thank you for doing life with authenticity and amazement !

[@Bluesun82]

I've been so busy recently and still haven't watch the previous video... Now I feel so happy I get to watch 2 in a row 🥰 These videos are always a highlight

[@summitsandy]

It will be a pleasure to plant all of your seeds in there! Great job

[@RichardMason-t7s]

I live in Vermont, have installed about 100 metal roofs. A couple of tips l have learned, set 6 or 8 sheets on some saw horses, measure down , on top of the ribs, not on the flat, like the manufacturer suggests. The rain and snow will not leak through the top of the rib. Plus, during heat and cold expansion, the rib flexes better! I have never had to return to tighten screws that were put through the rib, but have returned many times for screws on a flat ! Just a suggestion. 😅

[@brandybellmann7513]

This room is going to be so productive for your garden. Cant wait to see the future endeavors. 💚

[@tonybucaro1341]

You guys are AWESOME!! The seed room is amazing and it looks like it is part of the shop and not an extension of it. I look forward to your videos every week so please keep up the great work and keep them coming!!

[@KimberlyDabuma]

I still can’t believe you both did all these❤ Amazing!!!!

[@judyabernathy80]

The two of you make a great couple. Plus, there is not much you can’t do. And, I like that you speak so nicely to each other. The buildings look wonderful. Good job! ♥️🐾♥️

[@Walmartz-ID]

Thanks!

[@Walmartz-ID]

Hi from SE Idaho! Buy a coffee or two on me on your next trip to get supplies :)

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thank you will do!

[@beachysands4036]

I bet your family is loving the new homestead. That looked like a challenging build. Glad it worked out. Can’t wait to see it full of seeds next spring. 👍🌱

[@donnamullins2089]

The best intro ever. Love the aerial views. Photography was spot on and just breathtaking. Thank you so much. Great job you two. I like the seed room design and love the opening windows. You will need them on your two weeks of Summer. ha ha Eric better get the shelves and tables ready. I see someone is ready to start her indoor garden. Thanks again. Have a great week.

[@kathrynhelm4176]

In the spring those little seedling will be basking in their wonderful spa room! Great looking job! As usual, absolutely stunning photography as your lead in…Wow.❤️

[@joannewolfe5688]

Ariel is correct in terminology: the word is sheathing. One sheathes the exterior with sheets of OSB. ;-) Looking REALLY good! If I lived in Alaska I would miss long falls. On my Appalachian homestead fall lasts several months: September often all the way through December. I do have one comment about the roofing install: do-it-yourselfers always think the roofing screws should be applied on the flat part of the roofing, but in fact they should be applied on the ridges, or crests, of the roofing sheets -- in other words, the highest points. That's because water and debris tend to collect at the lowest points. Always something to learn. You did do a lovely job with all the flashing, however -- so important! Many do-it-yourselfers skip that step, which is disastrous. You also did an excellent window install. Very professional. You may want to consider painting the exterior of the concrete block black to help absorb heat. Enjoyed the video, as always!