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[@nelsonledoux4257]

"I appreciate the fact that you think that I care that much about your opinion." Hahahahahaha I actually did laugh out loud. I love it! My wife, the ever-so-polite half of my marriage puts it this way: "How kind of you to have taken an interest." It's basically a non-confrontational way of saying what you just did. When I hear her say that I have to bite my lip to keep from laughing and usually the person she says it to isn't any wiser to what just happened. It's YOUR home. You make it yours. I have seen on other channels where people offer up criticism where none was asked for. I never understood what makes those folks think they can just chime in all the time. I've been watching this channel for about a year now, since the beginning, and while I don't always agree with your sense of style... it's not my place to criticize. You have a great skill set and a good sense of how to solve problems in clever ways. Your videos and your property development is sometimes elegant to watch, sometimes clumsy, but never dull. Keep 'em comin. I can't wait to watch the place develop. I can't wait to see your kids grow up there. God bless! Keep up the good attitude.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Nelson LeDoux thanks Buddy

[@gerryheynes5082]

Red Poppy Ranch - Nelson put it perfectly and I couldn’t agree with him more. A sensible decision and I can’t wait to see how the house develops into your home! Gerry

[@Streetrods.corgis.camping]

You said that great. the more I watch you the more I like how you think. I two laugh out load.

[@ahti29]

Nelson LeDoux yeah buddy,fuck you.

[@BrianBeck]

It's your house!, and it's a well deserved reply to the crazy critics out there, Nelson LeDoux, I couldn't have said it better.

[@charlesburkhart800]

Really like your plan, think you will be glad as kids move off to college. My husband worked through "changes" too. Once I came home from the supplier with a 36" exterior door instead of the 34" I was supposed to pick up (can't explain why I did that???? and he didn't send me back). He just dropped his head and got to it - into an original post beam of our 150 yr old farm house. He is such a great man and so kind. Not to mention a great "jack of all trades" and plumber like yourself. Praying all you homesteaders stay safe as you get set for winter.

[@mikeoxbig4705]

Your house, your material. Thank you for sharing.

[@Nova-ku6dg]

I have follwed your plan since day one. It always amazed me when you found another way when a road block came up. Your plan has always worked out in the end. This is the first time I have read All the Comments. I would say you have a lot of people that are in you and your familys corner. I look forward to seeing you all move forward and the joy in your lives. This is something that can help this, and future generation. If they will only learn that God, hard work , family, and country will always be their reward. This is the Gift you are giving them, now.Thank you for sharing your dream.

[@carnagie85]

I think this is a good idea. By making this building all house and moving the workshop to the other building you'll be more comfortable and able to live up there sooner and your workshop will eventually be much bigger and more capable for doing projects and storing equipment. Excellent progress, keep up the great work.

[@SJWolf-yf8sy]

That's AWESOME!! You gave me a good laugh this morning my friend regarding YOUR DOOR and what others think. I love your sense of humor and personality. What truly matters the most is that you and the wife agree on things and come to compromises for your family(which you stated that). You are correct it doesn't matter what other people think that's you and your family living in your house that your building! Congratulations on all the hard work that you're putting in and seeing the pay off one step at a time to make your families dream come true!!! The Lord is definitely blessing you with good health and and the windows of opportunity opening up for you to accomplish this. keep up the great work!! You and your wonderful family have a lovely Sunday my friend

[@at347est]

I'm so glad that you said "I appreciate the fact that you think that I care that much about your opinion." . I agree ! When people comment about your flaws or 'how you should have done it' , I would like to go to their house and point out the flaws . It's Dec 23 2019 and this is how far I am so far . So catching up is my nightly enjoyment and relaxing .

[@robinr.770]

You know what? Making the family more comfortable by sacrificing the shop for the time being and creating the home first is a kind and fair gesture. I am certain when the time comes the shop you construct will be even better than you first imagined. Your family is sooo close to moving in, I hope! It would be so wonderful if you and Cedar were able to gather the family in your new home for Thanksgiving. Sharing a meal together and experiencing the changing season there will be a choice experience. I will continue to hope and pray for the very best outcome for the entire family. I am so excited for you all! Thank you for sharing your journey of trial and error and unexpected successes. The memories made in the process will be sweet to recount to grandchildren, no doubt!

[@Ferrari_kk]

Stumbled upon your channel by accident and started watching from #1 and watching #180 as I type !!! Although I'm 3 years too late.... What's strange is that I've not been able to stop watching and now feels like I've been with u on each step of the journey :) YOU ARE AWESOME !!!!!! I admire your resolve, patience and skills.... Gosh I can go on adding to this list :) Cheers... Will now go back to seeing how u did the chimney pipe installation :) !!! Love to all family :)

[@robinayers6604]

It's exciting to see your progress. Glad to see your making decisions on your needs and desires regardless of what other people's opinion.

[@valenhamar9314]

It does not look like those windows will lineup anyway!

[@Genesis--me8ud]

Good choice always nice to have an extra room maybe for guest or relative and more ...

[@topnotchpiperdad]

Your land, your family's home,you and your wife's stile of house not anyone else's, i just enjoy watching the videos of the one team builder.

[@coreyhodson3258]

I've been watching your channel for a few months now and just wanted to say "Thank You Sir" for sharing your journey and this experience with us. I can't speak for anyone else who watches but, for me, it has been immensely inspiring and motivational. I'm under no illusion that what your doing is easy and I really look forward to the day that I too can do this for my family. Two of my favorite quotes are "Nothing worth doing is easy" and "No one ever drowned in sweat." Anyway, good luck and stay safe, Sir !

[@Embur12]

Just discovered the channel a couple days ago...I'm now binging older episodes to see what I missed. Two comments. Your skill set of all things construction is amazing, as people are usually good in just one or two areas. Secondly the editing, narration, and especially the musical selections are outstanding. Kudos to all the care and love that went into these videos. Blessing to all on the RPR.

[@darinkirkpatrick3049]

I have to say your door turned out beautiful. I also love the rustic look and appreciate the simplicity of things of the past. Keep up the great work. Love your insights and work.

[@garycrumrine9538]

When I saw the care and detail you were putting into this structure, I knew this would be a permanent house structure. I think I commented to that affect a couple months ago. Congratulations on your decision. One step closer to your goal of living on YOUR land... Using the foundation for a shop makes perfect sense. Good luck and God Speed.

[@kentuckycowboy2]

I love it, it's your family's home make it make it what you want it to be, Myself I love and appreciate the touch of older style you're adding to it.

[@mikemarriam]

I'm not sure why people criticize what you are doing. I watch how you do things to learn. What you do is secondary. I'm happy for you that you're getting the place weather tight just in time. Stay safe.

[@randallshular5362]

There is always going to be trolls that will bitch and fuss about something no matter what it is. I mean seriously you're building this house for you and your family not to the liking of anyone else. The dummies need to understand you are not asking for their approval, you're just sharing your journey with us. Myself I appreciate it and thank you.

[@deboraohls4617]

Don't listen to any bad opinions. They keep on trying to row your boat , and theirs are going down the water fall. I absolutely love your door, and what you did to it! I Keep on watching and learning from you. I dreamed of moving to Idaho, and moved to Maine. Have a wonderful Christmas you and your family.

[@mhkoo1]

The most of us have plans and the most of us change them on the way. What I like about you is your honesty in showing what you do and not only 'the positive things of life'. You are doing very well with this channel and in real life, so keep doing what you are doing.

[@jamiemckenzie8516]

No need to apologise for what you like ! After all it’s you and your family who will be living there ! You’re doing a fantastic job, wish it was me ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TacTechMic]

Do as you do, Heath. Great job, and keep at being your awesome self. peace and love

[@debbiem2146]

Can't say I'm all that surprised. You're doing this whole homestead thing for your family, and it's just like you to postpone your shop space in favour of your family's comfort and to enable you to truly settle into your homestead that much more quickly. Besides, you've done such a phenomenal job on the house, it will be a lovely HOME! :-)

[@hd-tripper3474]

Red Poppy, doing the same thing right now and it is an enormous amount of work doing it alone. Just told my wife, "wish we lived closer to you all, would love to give you a second pair of hands and be a good neighbor. I hope our countries mindset will get back to that way of doing things. I get the same crap from people, someone always offering their opinion, how YOU should live rather than simply being happy that you are going after YOUR dream. Brother, you ever get to the point you need that extra set of hands to push through, we will gladly drop what we are doing and come your way. Great work man. God bless you and yours and MERRY CHRISTMAS....HD.

[@RedPoppyRanch]

HD- TRIPPER thank you!

[@marksetzer5376]

(living in Africa) watching the place covered in snow and you say "..... get it sealed properly before the real cold sets in.." Holy cr@p! :D

[@jeffgannon1]

I’ve been thinking the same thing for awhile. The way you’ve built that structure it will make a great home.

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

This makes so much more sense to me than the shop-house. It does look a tiny bit odd (to me) with the different sized mullions between the upstairs and downstairs windows, but if Cedar likes it, who cares.

[@HyperJoe]

I fell back to watch a few Video I missed, then I about fell out of My Chair with Laughter when You put those Haters in there place, love the honesty, after all You're not there too please them, and Yes, it's YOUR House, do as You please, You will be living there, not them.. lol Thumbs Up! ;-)

[@wolfmanwolf4656]

It's allways a good thing to use the old stuff (frontdoor). There is some history in it, which reminds us to all the people who lived bevor us. I like to watch your progress. Greetings

[@jvkew]

Just a note of approval for your ability to change when change is needed.

[@medickaisu]

Thank you so much for another great video. When I saw the title, I was afraid it meant no more shop house videos. So glad that didn't mean that. PS - I love your sensibility in terms of design. I don't share it, but there is an integrity and a vision that drives what you do. I know it will be amazing and just right for you and your family.

[@weedygarden]

Great response about the door for all the trolls who think they need to tell you about YOUR front door!

[@ustinman8446]

Good Move on the non-shop house. It's coming along great. Glad you'll be inside for the winter.

[@seagnatprepper9613]

I think everything you've done so far is looking great and way beyond what it probably calls for ..... I really look forward to each day you show a video and I think making this your home is a good choice.

[@jimh712]

Maybe next video.... For us city dwellers... Pan around your views/ mountains..... Your views must be beautiful.... With the snow on the ground...

[@juliehiestand8253]

You need to put a Dutch door in some place. Maybe that window that you have to move over could become one. Dutch doors are really cool because you can open the top and let air in but the bottom is closed. Of course I don't know how the inside is laid out it might not be possible or you might not like that doors. I absolutely love them. I love watching your guys's Channel you've got a sweet family. Sages headboard is beautiful

[@CarlDavison]

Got nothing but respect for you fella, you have done an amazing job on this home, and importantly it is a home. Keep the videos coming.

[@ManJO601]

That front door is a merry Christmas to you & family door & Healthy New Year.

[@marianneoprisko7737]

The decision to get your family out there as soon as you can makes perfect sense. That's why you were making it into a house design even though you kept calling it shop. If you do build a house beside it will be an easy retro refit into a shop.

[@robertwilhelm8597]

You know it is your house so Who cares what others think.Those with their opinion can incorporate their opinions in their house.if they have one,I say you are on the right track.

[@robapielo]

The old door is cool!!! Keep on keepin on!!

[@KinuGrove]

Sounds like this is the right way to go. Hope you have a great Christmas and thanks for letting us come along on your adventure.

[@stevenjmuller]

Your front door is perfect! We’ve been following your build since the beginning (and Terrell’s!) from Connecticut. Your frugality is refreshing. More of that in this crazy society would be good for us😀

[@MrSafetyForever]

A reflection of what focus and a dream can accomplish! Take Care

[@lillymaypatterson6375]

Sad music and the sadness in your voice really got me. But, I am cheering you on.

[@claymcbride9996]

Don"t worry about what other people say, your doing a good job.

[@barryedwards1336]

You and your wife have made the right decision here, in swapping the property build around, I could not understand why you were not building the family home first, but hey it's your home build and nothing to do with me how you choose to do it, so I made no comment on that, but now you have made me happy, because once the now new family home is done, the advantages of that are so very obvious once you are moved in and living on site, for one thing, on hand free labour help, ha ha! You are so lucky to live in a country and state that will allow you so easily to make changes to the exterior design, here in the UK any changes to the exterior would take months to get planning approval, not only that but with your wooden frame build it makes it so very easy to do, one thing though if you will allow me to say, I think I would have just closed up the barn door opening, if that was the only side you could install the wood stove, then I would remove the window, and changed that opening so you could install a sliding patio door, giving you another access/exit point, the now spare window could be installed else ware to allow extra light in, possibly the stair end or kept to use in the shop build maybe, of course if the wood stove could be installed in the other corner, then all you would have had to do is put a sliding patio door in instead of the barn door, and leave the existing window where it is.

[@opera5714]

Hope you will use Hardie plank for siding. A beautiful look. A little more work, but very cost effective. I built a 24X24 two story garage and only had a tiny box of scrap left over.

[@grzegorz16100]

I think it is a good decision. This house will be better and simpler than the other one. I think houses should be build above the ground - less problems in the future.

[@CharlieM1219]

Keep it coming! At the end of the day, it IS all about family and what's best for them!

[@kellierebkowec5483]

You have done a wonderful job! a lot to be proud of for sure. Congratulations to you all.

[@PalmSandsRanch]

I absolutely love the style of your home, and you are building it to stand the test of time, you’re doing great work. Inspirational

[@ronaldseverance2608]

It doesn't matter if anybody doesn't like it in that is if you guys like it you're the one that's living in it and man I think you did a great job on the house I wish I half the knowledge you got I would build me one too

[@mandbhomestead]

The new house is looking great. It is going to be awesome when you are done and debt free. Congrats! Keep up the hard work. And the door looks great too, love the old style doors. Thanks for sharing

[@100660mr]

I for one like the door. Keep up the good work.

[@Ducelick]

Are there things I would have done differently? Of course. BUT, this is not my home. I applaud you for standing your ground and not letting others influence you and your wife's decisions

[@lindaeubanks-mccormick2090]

All that matters is that your inspections pass and you and your family love and enjoy your home. What others that are not even in your life do not matter. Period.

[@homesteadwannabee4253]

It's a lovely door. Your right, only what the wife thinks counts :) You've gotten so much done. Make sure you play in the snow too! Blessings ~

[@marshalldavis4455]

I look forward to your videos. I think the door looks great. I get a lot ideas from your build. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@KoalityofLife]

The place is coming along nicely. Soon enough you will be living in it and enjoying it. Glad to see the progress and keep the videos coming. :)

[@-TheSingularity-]

You could always turn the shop house back into a shop house in the future, if you decide you need more space when you build up on the main foundation, that’s the beauty of timber framed houses, they are easily adaptable.

[@colinblankenship2401]

Thank you for sharing. I did the same thing and taking care of your family is most important. Good luck

[@christinedahlmann4295]

You both are doing an awesome and amazing job of deciding what you really need at this time for your family. In Jesus Christ name amen.

[@jeffmayer7641]

God bless u and your family.

[@elliem3763]

It's a beautiful door to go with the look your going for the house.

[@ronwilson9202]

happy to see it almost closed up. great job

[@surebrah]

I know you aren't going to want to do this, but fix those bottom windows. They look "off". Distractingly so. Much easier now than after siding etc... Been following for awhile, enjoying your channel, not a hater. Good luck!

[@empret7704]

Thanks for the "explanation" about the front door that it is the LOOK you want to and most important that is what you wife wants. Thanks for sharing :)

[@dbwesner9229]

I don't care if you like it....Love it.

[@robertfirestone5743]

Man I liked you Door rehab is nice GOD BLESS &GOD SPEED

[@hisimagenme]

As always, a blessing to watch this journey and build...thank you so much! I'm not sure about the negative talk about the door, but I thought it was great! So glad you are all going to be enjoying that beautiful place together soon! Many blessings to you and your family!

[@jkhenderson1]

We love the front door! We love what you've done! You have much to be proud of! Great job!

[@george8873]

Personally, and this is only my opinion of course and from personal experience, I think you should consider finding a place to stick a back door in now before you get the finished walls up because you might regret not putting one in earlier when you find it inconvenient to have to run all the way around the house to get in from the back, especially if you have muddy boots. Much easier to do it now in the framing phase than it is after everything is finished. Might save you some future headaches. Anyway, the build is looking nice, and good luck with the rest of the build.

[@patsmall8929]

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[@Elaine-si7gf]

That hole in the wall was perfect for French Doors.

[@stanleysiewierski]

Wow...your house keeps on getting nicer...very scenic area too. Happy holidays, drink and be merry. Bottle of cognac me thinks or whatever your fancy.

[@wyukon79]

great work, keep the wife happy.

[@lockedin60]

Thinking of family first and their needs is a good choice. It amazes me that others may not agree with your choices on your house but you are going to live their not them. So but steady. You have accomplished a lot in a short amount of time. So you think by late spring for you all to be moved in?

[@RedPoppyRanch]

James Russell that’s the plan

[@patsmall8929]

James Russell @is

[@theweekendhomestead]

Free standing shop would be the way to go. Looks great

[@williamkirkland265]

I can understand your changes think it's a good idea. You have enough land to have your shop/workshop away from you main dwelling. Good decision

[@gattonpc]

I will never apollogize for anything that i like.. and others don't. Is not for them to like.. is for me to like. End of story.. You did a great work building that house by yourself.. to even considering to care what others say or like about it. If you and your familly are happy with it.. that's more than enough. I hope you understand what im trying to say.. im not into english to much.

[@monicapttrsn]

Great Room + Kitchenette? You could always add a front porch with Gable Roof cover later on. And, you could even put a Master Bedroom on the first floor later on too, and spin it off the Great Room or Kitchenette, e.g. like pouring a 14' x 16' foundation addition. Nevertheless, that's not bad square footage for a family home. I'm glad you decided to go with a two story work shop. Now, you need the extra story for bedrooms. I am excited for the children when they get their bedrooms. They'll be so happy. Keep up the great work.

[@robertallen7106]

The front door is not my choice but dude you do what you got to do you do for you and your family don't let nobody tell you otherwise if they don't like it tell them to look at another Channel

[@MrBugsier5]

Looking great, you are doing a nice (and quick!!) iob! thumbs up.

[@4wheelsonmywagon733]

Well done, you’ve achieved a huge amount this year. Wishing you and your family a Happy Christmas ⛄️🎅

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thank you. Same to you!

[@scout22recon]

I've been watching your videos for a couple's hours now and everything you've done has been amazing and excellent work! I really love the door and stove you got

[@RedPoppyRanch]

Thanks for watching!

[@ckm-mkc]

Just as an aside, I used to live in Maine, where it gets really, really cold. Wood stoves & fireplaces are almost always in the center of the house or as close as possible. The reason is that you really don't want to heat outside walls if possible, and the chimney will radiate heat in the second floor..... A corner is possibly the least desirable place, and having the chimney going through a closet seems like wasting a valuable resource - heat. But if that's your best location, I'm sure it will be OK.

[@TheUserid82]

insulated walls with an air gap between the stove enclosure and the wall and you arn't heating the outside wall as the brick/stone work reflects the heat back in and any that gets absorbed stays in due to the air gap. An intake vent at the floor of the boxed in section and one at the top vented into the room will take that heat and push it into the room. Yes at the top but that is what fans are for. Then again you get a limited amount of heat off a double wall pipe to begin with.

[@jackp6]

I agree it looks logic to me to have the stove in the center...

[@BrianBeck]

I had thought that as well as I was replacing my sisters heater that had been in the center of the house, When I moved it to under a window the house was less drafty and more comfortable to live in. Read this for more information. physics.stackexchange.com/questions/87731/why-are-radiators-always-placed-under-windows

[@practicalguy973]

Its all about the air flow and well insulated walls. Get some fans moving the warm air into the center of the room for even heating and not heating the corner so much.

[@GladysRWhite]

and your clothes will be warm when you wear them!!!

[@erichamilton1996]

I was wondering when y’all were going to decide that I was thinking the exact same thing it looks too nice to be a shop God bless

[@adamnewman1050]

Been there my friend, I know the slip w/the window in your hands gave you a jolt of extra "warmth" for a good five minutes. Stay safe and Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🇱🇷

[@ronhart4166]

Put in your STOVE next for heat !!! A few temporary bunks and some lanterns and it will be nice to stay there when you can :) True OFF GRID living !! Looks great.

[@douglasthompson2740]

Truss headed stainless screws make window replacement and changes easy. They also are more controllable so that you don't overtighten. Another plus is that pulling nails on cold vinyl is liable to break the flange at best. I use them in some of the steel roofing installs as well. Going to be nice to have heat in the house for working. Merry Xmas. Take care. Doug

[@singleman1986]

And that's why we install windows with screws. You sure are fortunate to be building in a county that is tolerant of all the changes as you build. Changes can certainly turn into a nightmare in MANY places. All that said, I think you and Cedar made a VERY good decision. With a family the size and dynamics as yours, you are going to need every square foot of that house for quite some time while you finish the main house.

[@hartstudebakerkid]

Before screws we used nails which still could be removed using a cats paw.

[@STeALtHsVidz]

@@hartstudebakerkid Yep, then they realised that screws are 'much' stronger than nails. :D

[@MrEhole]

Wow. You guys made pretty big design changes! The windows look great. Also, wtf is wrong with the front door??? I think it's one of your coolest finds to date. Keep up the good work.

[@mawpatti]

You are a very patient and talented man....Kind of sad you wont be getting your shop right away but it will come in the future! Cant wait to see more progress on the new place! :-)

[@scottfoster2487]

I would go with a thru the wall wood stove pipe, then you avoid a additional hole in the roof and you can clean it from the ground. Glad to see you guys have refocused your life plans.

[@greggwoods7173]

Hey! This is YOUR home.. As long as you folks are happy, who cares what anyone else thinks? I like what you've done.. Enjoy it.. Do you have a back door to the place? Can't recall now.. Good video.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Gregg Woods nope, front is only door. I thought he said that when talking about the inspector call?

[@smithmartinez6342]

I always love your music selection!! You inspire me.... Best of luck on your journe....

[@lennyrossa834]

Love it. Great build. You made a wise choice . Much love to you and the family on this holiday season from Ireland

[@jeffbullock1173]

With that topsoil I cant wait to see his garden.

[@mmanut]

As always. Great job! Look forward to your videos, honestly there are very few channels I follow & yours is one of them. You have a wonderful family and they are lucky to have you!!! That design change will make a great open floor plan!! Work Safe, Good Luck!! PS, People pay a ton of money 💰 to have distressed doors installed. 👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

I loved the door n your home is fantastic!! I look forward to watching you continue to complete it. Your amazing!!