REBUILDING AFTER THE STORM | The Farm & House

[@otakumagnet8106]

As frustrating as all this is, consider it a blessing that it happened now, with minimal damage, and you are able to strengthen the weak points before they are more of an issue. Be grateful in all things. Lessons are not always easy, but necessary for growth. Bless you and stay safe.

[@dandaniels4558]

Very well said 👏 👍

[@SliceIceNDice]

Excellent comment.

[@gonzcordovamayojr.5965]

Totally agree!

[@annesweeney5552]

No truer words . Beautifully said ! Thank you

[@helenkilberg7884]

In the darkest of times you are not burried, just planted to grow ❤️

[@dee5tank]

Last week was wild. This week, making it wonderful again.

[@philiplaing6904]

Resiliant. That's the word that comes to mind when you two face obstacles. You never go "woe is me" you buckle down and come up with a plan to get those two step backward back. I admire you and your ability to come back from any difficulty. Ellie definitely looks like a mini-you.

[@rayescobar8509]

You have gained more than you have lost. Your family is intact and you haven’t lost your pioneering spirit. Life is not meant to be easy. God bless farmers.

[@sheilabundren2037]

If anyone can piece it together, it's Josh and Erin. You guys are incredibly talented and resilient. I struggled getting limbs removed from our yard. You guys have the manpower, equipment and determination to get anything accomplished. Sorry again this happened but I know you will get the farm back in shape shortly. Thanks for sharing.

[@bobconnor7392]

After watching last week’s storm I knew building a shelter was going to be a priority for you good folks! Keep being wonderful!

[@christopherbeddoe406]

I live in Tornado country. 🌪 I'm saving to build an ICF ranch style house with a full basement. Probably do buildDeck or similar floor so the entire basement is essentially a concrete bunker. I'll do a hardcore job of bolting/strapping the rafters down and over build them a little so they will survive everything but the most extreme tornado.

[@megflat2981]

You just keep plugging along with so much positively and encouragement for your awesome kids!! Love that your teaching them great coping skills!! Love your little girl tenacious attitude!!

[@MrHalukbilgin]

Were you insured? I would like to know more about the insurance coverage in the US on natural disasters.

[@colinstace1758]

@@christopherbeddoe406 icf would be a good idea for thier next build, easier than block

[@nomadus169]

Don't forget to make two entrances to the shelter to make your way out if one of them is blocked.

[@thublit]

hefty ass bottle jack and a bit of timber also:)

[@poopingandroid]

Good idea, but I would also want the doors to open inward towards the safe room. That way even if both doors get blocked you can still open them and dig your way out, or at the least be able to yell out when help does arrive.

[@ike7539]

@@poopingandroid I would keep dynamites to blow it up... and walk out like a hero

[@poopingandroid]

@@ike7539 Yeah.. Okay bud.. An explosive even less than a stick of dynamite would kill or make them wish they were dead, anyone inside a concrete container like that.. In the doorway would probably be even worse.

[@target844]

@@poopingandroid An emergency exit does not need to be a full sized door. If you look at civilan air raid shelters the might only be a square hole 2x2 feet as the emergency exit. Put plate over the hole and fixed with with a beam bolted to the walls. Have the beam in the middle with a single bolt on each side Let there space between the plate and the beam and use some wooden wedges to keep it in place. Now you can get it open by just hitting the wedges. The beam should not have the bolts in holes but slots so you can remove it by just sliding it to the side when no pressure is applied The other side does not need to be visible. If you put the hole on the upper half of the wall and have loose material like sand or gravel on the other side you can dig it into the shelter and get out. You need to remember to have the tools you might need to get out in there and a way to get air in. A hand cranked fan that you can attach to air pipes is somthgin to consider. '

[@jessejames9576]

Love how your kids chip in and help. Great family values.

[@jameslawson7225]

I have been watching u guys for a very long time now, one thing I know for sure don't matter how hard things may be, or how challenging it may be u guys always get through... U guys is one of the strongest family i ever seen. The most important thing is u guys are safe and have each other. I know u guys will keep pushing forward. Always love and respect from Trinidad...💯👍👊

[@itswhiskeytime8538]

1 MILLION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Surprised it took this long. Not aware of a more deserving family on KZbin!

[@helensarson8451]

Your children are a credit to your parenting, they’ve shown great maturity and unity x

[@МихаилЯковлев-п6я]

From Russia with love

[@japanaissance869]

Someday, the day will come where Josh and Erin gather the kids all in the yard, with the beautiful completed house in the background, and tell us that this is their last video, thank you for coming along on our journey, we will treasure the memories... I really dread that day, but I know it will come. Because they will have earned every bit of everything they have. Meanwhile, I will continue to enjoy traveling along life's road with you guys, watching the growth and development. This really is my favorite channel on all of KZbin.

[@mikemoore4702]

You are doing such a good job of raising your kids. Congratulations on being spectacular parents.

[@خالد-ف3خ1غ]

I am from Saudi Arabia and I have been following you for years. You are a respectable and beautiful family. I wish you happiness ❤️🙏🏻

[@jean-mariecalvat9402]

Joss never looses his temper, confidence, resilience! Good luck!

[@sensiblegolda]

Thank goodness your all safe.

[@paull1954]

Your daughter is such a chip of the block.. She is such a joy to see how involved she gets with your projects

[@karenreaves3650]

So good to hear from you.

[@markp.5618]

Applauding your resilience and your sharing it with us. Such a positive response to adversity.

[@johngeorgegately7402]

"What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger." You are moving from "smart" to "wise." Pulling for you.

[@teressachenoweth84]

I admire you guys you both just dig in and do what needs to be done and never complain. You two are some of the hardest workers ive ever seen in this younger generation.

[@stephenfurlong8947]

Josh, blaming your solar error on being distracted by your wife's beauty was genius! Next time I screw up I may try that one. :-) Glad you guys are ok.

[@jrperes2021]

Yes!!!!

[@megflat2981]

Epic!!

[@gwpsr58]

You're going to blame it on Erin? That would be believable however. :)

[@MrsEyes512]

Josh really is the man. That line was epic and so sweet.

[@mikecornwall9181]

Stephen Furlong, good idea, but your wife might not appreciate you telling her you messed up because Josh's wife is too good looking. 😉

[@libbyjensen1858]

As a mom, hearing Ellie giggle at the beginning of the video melted my heart. I know this is frustrating for you but you're doing what your family does best: move, build, adjust, carry on. You guys are really inspirational! My prayers are still with you. Love from MN.

[@jdmorrow1408]

Josh... For the chicken coop, i.e., trailer you needed to weld out riggers on it. You can do it.

[@ybillerman1808]

Ohhh goodness!!! So glad your all safe!!! And all your animals are ok!! Feel terrible to see what was damaged and your clean up ahead!! But as I have watched your family for a long time...you guys are the strongest people I have ever seen!!! And as it took you steps back I can see how you will get all your steps going back forward again!!👏💪💞💪👏

[@deborahpinkey1264]

I am glad that you clarified that it will be a storm shelter as well as safe room that will be structures as a concrete bunker. Now, have you factored in what happens if the house falls down on top of the bunker? Is there an exterior exit? A tunnel leading to an above ground storm door will do - so long as the door is in open space. Y'all got this. Been watching you almost since the beginning and binge watched the few videos I missed. Y'all just keep doing your thing. Ellie is a hard worker - the Spirit is very willing.

[@johnwinner8511]

Storage shelter is a good place for canning.

[@sdttmt6757]

Your combined strengths are helping your children cope and get past this terrible, scary storm . Such strong attitudes on both your parts. Great family.

[@greywolfwalking6359]

That little light.." Miss Ellie"...is a powerful force of " family unity" for you all...I watched her charm a chicken, comfort a cow, and complete a day for you..both..with her art projects!! Not to mention ..inspire her brothers, along the way!!! Yup! A very special young lady there!!! Thanks for sharing 👍!!! 👍🐮🐔🦃🧙‍♂️🐮🐔🐓👍!

[@fisherus]

Now you understand the saying of "ALL hell broke loose! " What a tragic storm. Little Miss Ellie is one of a kind. So endearing and wants to help do everything she can. I hope that she never loses her strong desire to help with everything, including the animals she embraces with her heart. Always hoping for a sign of approval with her work from her mom or dad, she's not afraid to tackle any challenge placed before her. You just can't stop loving such an adorable little girl.

[@ginger76661]

Frustration builds determination and strength in a person and in the marriage. SO glad no one was hurt.

[@rhenomarsoqueno5136]

Bless you... Glad to see that you are all doing fine... Thank you for sharing this wonderful story of recovery. 💖

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

So proud of all the kids helping out so much to help mom and dad clean up the mess. Now that's one UNITED FAMILY UNIT for sure!!! I hope your daughter didn't panic too long bless her heart such a sweetie she is. We had a serious storm similar to yours whip through one day and did massive damage from the hail and I the guy's had to strip our whole house as well as replace the roof's it came to around $38,000. Thank God for good insurance for sure and the crew that did the work. We had our home built about 4 years earlier talk about a shock. But it all turned out ok. Your storm brought back our memories of hiding in the basement it was scary for sure. God is blessing you all none of you were hurt and yup you had damage but those things can be fixed in time. What a sweetheart your hubby is.... saying you are so gosh darn good looking Erin. How sweet he is. He's a keeper dear. LOLOL There's a reason for everything and it will ALL work out in timewise.

[@bobmrkus3185]

Josh has the perfect excuse for the occasional assembly/building mistake. Erin is too good looking!!!!! As always Erin, your photography is breathtaking!

[@mrrs8118]

You have such great kids. Baby girl is a baby no longer. Such a good helper and a sweet spirit.

[@clarisd]

First off, we are so happy to see yall all being whole and sound! Our prayers are always here for yall! Watching you all through these tribulations well we see that "There is always the unexpected" and in those times it bonds the family in ways that nothing else can do, literally holding each life in your hands and they in turn leaning trust, loyality, also what our children teach us when times and conditions are hard is "Resilence!" To bend and not break! Without that bond than all you do would be hollow! Instead everything yall do and go through are times of promise backed by hard work and integrity, that can't be taught in the depth of meaning in the walls of any school and as for what you faced together and how you all deal with the aftermath, stories will be told in the years to come and the lessons will pay back 10 fold! Ciao from N. Italy!

[@t.j.m3987]

I worked at Square D Schneider 25 yrs so i built some breaker boxes like those- back in the day

[@Terry-lu2dr]

A chuck wagon style coop is an idea. The wind resistance you would not believe, but it works. Has been around for centuries, there is a reason for that.

[@kurtmraz6857]

Picking yourself up and moving forward is all we can do when hit with adversity. We do not have to like it, but we learn, grow, and make improvements. You are teaching your children basic survival skills no matter what they decide to do in life. They have a point of reference from their youth to draw from. The good Lord was watching over you, you are truly blessed from above to have gone through that with no serious injuries. Always continue to be thankful in all things and keep on keeping on! God continue to bless this family

[@jamesbozeman5811]

I continue to be impressed with your editing. You make the videos tell the story as well as the audio. You also continue to show creavity with your videos causing the viewer to feel emotion like after the storm and the death of the family dog. I really enjoy your work. Thanks.

[@donaldfrazier5244]

I believe that the majority of your viewers will hope and pray for the successful rebuilding of all you’ve lost in the storm,I have faith that all will be well you have an awesome family and the strength shows!

[@genemounce8302]

Glad yall are all ok. Best wishes from the Texas Hill Country.

[@1944chevytruck]

ANY TREE WITH IN FALLING DISTANCE ON TO YOUR STRUCTERS TAKE THEM DOWN....GOOD JOB FIXING STUFF....I LIKE NEW HOUSE ADDITION/ BUNKER....

[@shaleary4635]

What an adorable family keep that beautiful light shining bright. Sending love 😍

[@stevemurphy1051]

You guys are so so cool. Your kiddos are just like you two! The guys are clones of their dad, hard working and so polite. The little girl is growing up in front of all. She is her Mommy"s baby for sure.

[@peggsargent132]

So happy that everyone is safe and back to work 😊! Please keep sharing thoughts and prayers for y’all

[@The1Ox]

Tenanicity + smart work/effort = Hope/Vision Congratulations of the Highest Order!!!

[@BirdYoumans]

Thru the hi's and low's, your family dynamic is just a joy to watch. The calm and thoughtful way you approach things from building to family life is something everyone could learn from, especially the young people out there trying to figure out how to move forward. Thank you for the vids which are so well produced and put together! As a video maker myself I so understand the extra time it takes for a project when you are constantly having to deal with "interesting camera angles" and what all goes along with that. And you do it so well. My coffee is always wild and wonderful each Sunday!

[@cherrydowns7745]

It is sooo good to see your kids helping on the Farm. Don't see that much on other Homesteads. Your kids will grow up smart and appreciating nature at her finest and worst! Congratulations!

[@kimpike4362]

Knew that you would rise & face the task at hand, always moving forward. Relieved to know that the reno house was not storm damaged. Good job does not begin to describe.

[@johnfarmer6644]

Don't just build back. Build back better! Sounds like that's your plan & a good one. Glad none of you were hurt. Blessings to your family!

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

I know that your losses from the storm were devasting however your ability to reassess everything and move on is most commendable. That is what I really love about you and your family. Yes, it set you back when you should be moving forward but your work ethics and can-do anything attitude is what sets you up for success. God Bless you and your family as you move forward.

[@hubertwebb9869]

It amazes me that your daughter can pick up the chickens and pet them seemingly with no trouble at all, and she is so cute and sweet and fearless. She is a little Dinamo she runs all the time. It is fun to watch her smile because she can make me laugh so easily.🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@fluffydog9356]

Sending hugs in rough times! You’ve got this! You’re amazing! God bless! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@luismjaramillor]

Resilience is the word and you are the best example of it... The lesson left by their storm is that the next time it happens they must be better prepared to face it, protect their lives, the lives of their animals and their heritage. Doing things having experience is doing them much better than before... Forward in the face of adversity, resistance to face it and knowledge to overcome it. Beautiful family... Greetings from Colombia.

[@genestatler2514]

After that terrifying storm in last weeks video, it is so good to see you all safe and ready and willing to pick up the pieces and " git- er-dun "!! You wonderful people never cease to amaze me with your never say die attitude. Really glad that you decided to put in the safe room.

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Wild Wonderful Off Grid good afternoon to you and family, and all the faithful Viewers, greetings from Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🙏🇯🇲 . It's great for the energy and strength that makes this channel stands out. Wishing you all the best on the way forward.

[@katieallen3927]

Having lived through a tornado I won’t live in a house without a basement and/or storm shelter. I was 10 years old when the tornado came through and 58 years later I’m still very uncomfortable with severe storms. I doubt I’ll ever fully get over that.

[@frenchysandi]

Scary, frustrating, and relief no one is hurt. All the emotions are in play. Just fix and repair and go forward, it’s all you can do. Thank God the family is safe.

[@ianbooth6333]

Is Josh superman? No doubt in my mind when he was pushing that tree down and all ways takes it in his stride with humour and laughter love you guys and your positive attitude ♥️

[@brendarice5287]

Loved the video 😘👍🏻💕just Thankful it passed and no one got hurt 😘👍🏻💕💕

[@suzeewills1249]

Congratulations on over 1 million subscribers! I love your channel. God bless your family and farm.

[@cartyjames7753]

Who doesn’t love Josh! The man can do anything! I’m 51 years old and I want to be like Josh when I grow up!

[@douglasarmstrong2748]

Literally picking up the pieces and moving on...that's what you folks do and do well. It is very inspirational and a great example for your kids and your online family. It is modeling what it is to handle life challenges without losing sight of the end goals. Great job guys. Blessings.

[@jimo2665]

I'm glad the damage wasn't too severe and no people or animals were hurt. The safe room/storm shelter is a great idea. You might want to consider clearing out some more trees that could potentially cause serious damage to the house or powerhouse.

[@BB-uz6nh]

Despite the setbacks you both continue to move forward which is very impressive. Best wishes to all of you!!

[@chuckhaynes6458]

You and your family are all safe. It's time to be thankful for all your many blessings. So many people have suffered.

[@anntaylor1811]

I've been thinking of you since the storm, wondering how you all are, It must be so frustrating to go through something like this but you always keep such a positive attitude, you never cease to amaze me ! Bravo, you are truly a wonderful family!

[@cali2cool902]

Resilience is a great lesson to learn and you guy are definitely teaching your kids how to be RESILIENT!! BRAVO!! WELL DONE!

[@barrycoc1633]

I love how strong you guys are you help me more than you know thx for helping motivate me

[@guyapeterson]

You have given your children a tremendous gift by raising them this way.

[@wandaroberts7954]

I know its aot of work to rebuild the coop and clean up, but thank God everyone is ok. Scary storm. So glad your planning your safe room. Good job guys!

[@zeds.6783]

Y'all are leading by example, and it's a heck of an example! Keep at it, Josh, Erin and family!

[@taylord6043]

So awesome glad to see you guys turning it over so quickly.

[@ninjanana8730]

This storm proved how well built your house is.....the reno owners will not have to worry about their future home. Mother Nature love's to show us who is in charge every now and then. Bless you all.

[@tmacmi9095]

It is wonderful to se how Ellie is really coming into her own in taking a working interest in your building projects😀. I can see her one day making her own vlogs👍

[@carlahubbard7561]

Your kids will remember how you ALL just got right back up and didn’t wallow in self pity. So sorry you had to go through this!

[@gaz-gemw5801]

Stay safe, it was really wonderful to see you all, just getting on with it, you and your family are an inspiration. Take care. 😊😊😊😊🇬🇧👍🏻

[@markkaes3144]

Your kids are learning powerful lessons from your awesome example. You guys are so resilient! Be wonderful 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@floathi]

Love the energy that your whole family exudes. As always thanks for sharing.

[@bluedeva]

I just love how no matter what, you all rally together and keep the banter up to help push through the tough times. Nothing ever stops you , it may have slowed you down but at least now you have been able to rebuild stronger and take stock and look at ways to stay safe in future Sending so much respect and best wishes to you all 🤗

[@CantContainUs]

Another great video! Kicking ass and taking names! Y’all rock😝

[@puckrabbers1612]

My deepest respect that you could find the power to move on and clean up the after storm mess and rebuild the coop etc. I could imagine that you shed some tears. Wish you all the best and luck. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@markholmes1346]

I like the way you put your heads down and just get right after it, no complaining, just do it! Your blessed you all are ok and so are the animals! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@CCRider5312]

The main thing is no one or animals was hurt!!! Material things are easily replaced but life is priceless. Glad y’all are all safe and the animals are safe, God was 👀 looking over y’all. ❤️😁👍

[@laruedouglas1064]

The best way is what you are doing. Just picking up the pieces and making everything work again. I knew you both could figure it all out. Love you all 😚❤️.

[@MyLevelheaded]

when i see that small home remodels makes you want some steel screw jacks and pins to set temporary support in minutes instead of 1/2 hours ...keep your head , great momentum

[@freddien7]

So glad you'all trying to get back to normal.!! Ellie seems to have gotten over it. Good for you Erin to be able to hold a sensible conversation with Ellie, its so cute when she talks. With the Safe Bunker, 4 Concrete walls and a concrete roof,!! make sure you have Ventilation holes or Extractor fans to remove excess heat. I didnt think you would be filming after that trama, but thats how you'all care for US as we all care for you guys!!. Loved how the chickens were looking at you both saying Wheres our house you guys???. (ha-ha), Maybe when rebuilt, put 4 long poles in the ground so you can secure straps at night to them and the chicken house to keep it in 1 place, thank you for actually putting a video out, We are under Code RED for a Heat wave here in the UK 43 Deg mon & tuesday, similar heat to when I was in Hong Kong in 1963. Take care guys glad you are all safe Love from the UK @ 6.45 in de evening x x

[@rorymccloskey854]

There is no part of the UK with a forecast temperature of 43 degrees

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

It is good that you have set plans in place, for our home our planet is changing too rapidly too fix what has been done. These storms are only going to get worse and more frequent. Just keep the strength in each other, and one that share your values. Theirs always a bigger picture and all you can do is keep breaking it down too realistic goals. I remind myself all the time, God will never give you more than you can handle, the other one might(evil ones). Just keep the faith and strong will and keep rowing too calmer waters . Take care and be safe until next time have a blessed week amen.

[@susanknight8961]

I’m so proud of how you both tacked these issues. As hard as you both work you will have it back together in know time. All the best

[@philipmiles3410]

It is pure hell when mother nature raises hell , with that said it great to see the whole family involved during the cleanup great job team . Awesome parents 👏

[@kaydog2008]

If you build the chicken coop as an (A) frame like the house, but with a 2 foot wide flat top for the water tank it would shed the winds away better and maybe lowering the floor closer to the axels even if you have to cut slots out of bottom of the roof for the wheels. This will reduce it's height to the ground to keep the winds from going underneath. Another idea for ya. If you fill the tires with hard expanding foam. You'll never have to worry about them going flat ever again. 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔

[@HaroldMalaby]

Well it's certainly been WILD not so Wonderful. So happy everyone is safe and healthy including Leon. Thanks for sharing your Wonderful life with us we're here for a Wild ride.

[@aro8246]

Wash, rinse, repeat!! You guys are so lucky. That damage potential was so much higher, as I watched the funnel go by those huge front windows I worried a lot. Knowing you're not doomsday preppers, having a bunker shelter under the weight of the main house was smart. And now back to work. Love you guys.

[@johnwilson8922]

Man yall have boundless energy. I'm tired for you guys just watching. Its nice to see the entire family pitching in to help out. Hopefully you can get it all back together shortly and get back on track.

[@dandaniels4558]

You two are so amazing the way you work so well together at everything. The reno house is really staring to come together now. Once your at the stage where all the LCL's and walls are done you can really just kick it into another gear and you and we will start seeing the progress move faster and faster. Hopefully no more weather phenomenons happen and you can stay on track 🙏 Ellie never disappoints she's a little star in every episode she's in which is most. I think she said we're not taking this door down ?? 😂 she's so funny and she doesn't even know it. Such a sweet family and I enjoy every step of the adventure but not the last one that was very scary and still had that feeling in this one seeing all the tree damage and the poor chicken coup.. that's got to be a huge challenge getting that thing back to safe living quarters for the mixed flock. But hang in there gang you've got this you always do. Praying for safe times ahead and good weather from here on out. Be safe and God bless you all 🙏

[@Shawn-rq4py]

We built a safe room in our house when we built in 2005. Just like you described. It’s a concrete box and it’s not attached to anything. It’s a stand alone room within the frame of the house. the frame doesn’t touch the room at all. We have a wooden door that hides it. Looks like all the other doors in the house then a steel door to the room. I wish I’d have made it larger because it’s where I keep my gun safe and a small work bench to use for cleaning guns etc. but it’s only been the 3 of us until May when our daughter married and moved out. So it’s plenty big for my wife & I. But we have used it many, many times over the years as we are in central Alabama and storms/tornadoes are frequent. You’ll certainly enjoy and be glad you built it once you move in and know you have that safety is built right in and you don’t have to go outside in the storm to get into any other shelter. It’s a great piece of mind

[@georgerrust4087]

safe room is always a good idea. concrete walls, floor & ceiling is a lot of weight so....why don't you weld and gusset a smaller space out of 3/8's mild steel (any body can weld mild steel). less work completing, faster to build and cheaper. just a thought. Also there are good reasons why tornado bunkers are often built separate from a main house/residence

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Concrete is a good barrier to heat from a fire, I would do the walls out of concrete at the least

[@candettecorman5971]

Thank God you and your family was safe. You can always rebuild. You are smart to have plans for a safe room. Under the house was a great place to be. You and your family have a positive attitude. Always love

[@niknoks6387]

I hope you manage to salvage the chicken tractor, it may have knocked you back, but you still have your lives, it could have so much worse. ❤️🇬🇧

[@ronaldfrancis3628]

EUREKA!! Josh Erin, Re chicken coup, x2 POLES x1 CROSS BEAM/PLANK fixed AROUND the coup (like a Goal post in Football) best use large L brackets for top fixing. Can sink Poles to good depth, or if you intend to move coup fix to Concrete Plinth (these can be lifted and moved to any location Maybe have two - one front -one rear??. NOTHING is gonna move!!!. THANKS SO MUCH for a BRILLIANT channel, little Ellie is the 'cutest'! You both have such tremendous resilience and attitude to overcome ANYTHING!!! You SO deserve the success!. God Bless you All.