Remote Alaska Property Clean Up Troubles- Oh My! What a Mess!

[@dfhepner]

Before you bring in rock for the front yard look at a way you can channel the water away. By raising the ground with rock you may have water drain towards the cabin. For the appliances you have set out. Try taking them apart and each trip into town take a bit at a time. I did that with a swamp cooler and got a lot of screws and a good electric motor to use on another project.

[@judyrosy]

Talk to someone about your driveway. If you raise the level where you park without a drain...your basement will flood. Also cardboard is excellent for gardening. We shred it and put it in compost or just use it flattened in walkways or in the beds covered with mulch and or soil.

[@judyrosy]

Husband worked in quarry for 40 years. You need rip rap as a base not river rock

[@dripdiva]

@@judyrosy yes agree for sure 🎯

[@SoloSailer]

You can rent a U-Haul local and make a dump run.

[@erinklinger143]

Use your cardboard for your garden, works great!

[@christinecortese9973]

Roads maintenance may be why I throw in the towel eventually. Every other year I need to bring in nearly a mile of gravel and level it with a rake. As a mature woman on a fixed income it gets a little daunting. It’s always a bit next level to realize you need your own heavy equipment and trailer but that’s the fact of owning acreage.

[@joycewedel9084]

You could use all that cardboard in your garden. The worms will gobble it up & it will also decompose & keep weeds at bay.

[@lilly-millymakes169]

I was going to say this, we put them under the soil when we made the raised beds. It helps somewhat to also suppress the weeds and rots down.

[@joycewedel9084]

Yep! I don't have to weed anymore.

[@nancyalberghini7581]

I was going to suggest using it for her garden also

[@Sarahdrybones]

Yes great idea

[@beekind6267]

Wow! Interesting...🤔

[@CrankyAuntyLinda]

Morning Alone! Planning a garden? That cardboard is GOLD! Helps keep soil moist. Keeps weeds way down. Cardboard under mulch creates lovely weed free pathways between beds. You can put neighbor pin boards or newspapers ad for gardeners free cardboard, you haul it away. So many uses for it. Hope you’re doing well and remember, How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. 😂😂😂🎈

[@foxwoodturning]

The guy you hire to bring the rock might be willing to do a dump run for some extra cash

[@amyfletcher4749]

Watching all these Alaska shows makes me never want to move there..lol. its not for everyone.

[@squiggly7]

I stopped using butane. It’s not always easy to dispose of the cans, there is typically some wasted, and I don’t believe it’s good to breathe it and its combustion products in an enclosed space.

[@tammaragill9347]

I know you said you're planning to have a garden. Put the cardboard down to help weed control AND as it breaks down gives nutrients for worms and soil.

[@panhandleoff-roadranch2212]

Sheetmetal from old appliances comes in handy down the line. I recycled a refrigerator and replaced the floor on our old farm truck with it

[@sheilabundren2037]

Would it not be better and cheaper to run a gas line from your tank outside and use a gas stove? Just a thought. Cardboard is a good resource for gardening to prevent weeds. Place topsoil on top of it and it will eventually breakdown. I used that and newspaper for all my landscaping.

[@robintaylor1084]

Do you not have junk people that want the metal or that will come pick up the things from your remodel? One man's junk is another man's treasure!😊😊

[@karennewberry4694]

If you're going to garden , don't dispose of the cardboard. That's absolute gold for weed suppression in the garden . Any organic materials are valuable 🤑🤑

[@DebNewton-kh4cv]

Agree! Save the cardboard…worms love it, it does a brilliant job as a covering to slow down creeping grass weeds etc…you need to layer it a bit & over lap the edges. Works a treat! Don’t burn it 🙏🏼

[@patriciagutierrez370]

Cut the boxes a little smaller and lay them on the ground. The worms love cardboard. Its is also good for dirt. Cardboard is like GOLD!!

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

When we lived on cumberland island national seashore, s retained rights residents; our electricity had a 50% surcharge. I’ve been gone 10 years now, so I know it’s gone up, but the average bill was $600.00/mo way back then. Sometimes more, that’s just average. Then our propane for generator and stove, the truck had to be barged back and forth (we had to hire person with barge). Same with our gasoline. We had a farm type gasoline pump. If a fridge went out or something broke, everything was was a logistical nightmare! It’s bad enough being remote, but add in being surrounded by water from any stores, mail, anything.

[@0JReynolds]

What a tremendous amount of work it takes to live this way. It hadn’t occurred to me that they don’t have trash pick up or that electricity was so expensive until I listened to your channel. Lots of skills or money are needed as well as equipment. You are doing an amazing job, I don’t think I could do it. ~ Janet 😘

[@leoniemusgrave9322]

I’d use the cardboard as a weed suppression and a mulch once all the tape is removed.

[@denisecintas4954]

I agree using that precious cardboard for your garden. I wish I had some of it, I live in the Southwest and that stuff is gold to us. I'm in need of driveway red rock, rock is very expensive now.😮

[@daffnyoconnor5080]

i agree...cardboard is like gold!....so many uses

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi Denise! Yes, cardboard has so many uses beyond it's original intended purpose! I do plan on using some of it in the garden and will be doing an upcoming video about it too! I wish I could send you a bunch of this cardboard for use in your garden! 😉💛

[@happyinfidel1]

blackstone griddle with 20,or 100 lb. propane tanks...refillable of course.and cardboard for garden.. vids on youtube..

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi David! I looked at the blackstone griddles, but wondered if it would turn out to be just a coating like teflon that would eventually flake off or off gas. I need to do more research. But I do have two cast iron griddles of various sizes, and I have a propane two burner camp stove and two 25-gallon tanks that I bought last year so I am able to can. I will be going over the pros and cons of cardboard in the garden in an upcoming video. Thank you for the great suggestions! 🤗💛

[@happyinfidel1]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska My blackstone is sheet steel.. No coating.. They need to be seasoned.. Now mine is a few years old, but I can't imagine they would be coated.. I use mine in my kitchen.. People say that that is unsafe, but it's just like a gas range in reality.. Just digging in my garden and the cardboard I used last year is gone.. I'm on the Canadian side of the border from Seattle.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi David! Thanks for the information on the blackstone. That is good to know. I am curious about the cardboard here, because we don't have earthworms here. I am sure that there are other critters, insects and bacteria that would help to consume it, but not sure of the difference due to the lack of worms. I do plan on using some in the garden so it will be interesting to see. 😊

[@joannewolfe5688]

Another tip: instead of a butane stove, consider getting an alcohol stove. About the same size as what you have, easy to use, cooks with flame, no butane cans to explode or recycle. You can buy the alcohol at most camping stores or order online. The cool thing about burning alcohol is if you ever had a stove fire you just put it out with plain water. I used an alcohol stove all the years I was off-grid, and traveling in my van (I hate stuff that can explode!) and I loved it. The brand of stove I used is Origo They make them for marine applications because, again, you don't want explosives on boats. There are even Origo stoves with ovens -- I used one in a tiny house on wheels. The ovens are small and a little tricky to use (very HOT), so I don't recommend them highly, but if you put a pizza stone in the oven to moderate the temp you can use the oven for basic applications. Sometimes you can find used Origo stoves on CraigsList or Kijiji (Canada). I got a great deal on one that way. Also, if you REALLY want to be self-sufficient, you can buy a small still on Amazon and make your own alcohol from any woody plant material. Something to consider as products become less available. BTW, one also can use Everclear in the stove, although that could be a bit expensive!!

[@joannewolfe5688]

Well, I'm having quite a conversation with you today!!! Another use for those cardboard boxes is put one inside the other to add strength, add a bag of soil, and then grow potatoes in the boxes this year. Not something I have tried myself, but apparently one gets enormous crops this way. See many YT vids on the topic. It's another good no-dig method to jump-start your garden, and you can place the boxes anywhere! The cardboard will biodegrade over the summer and you can compost it in fall after dumping the soil on one of your more permanent beds and picking out the mature potatoes! Easy peasy.

[@deborahelburn4720]

We are growing potatoes in cardboard boxes.

[@martinsampson1824]

You're problem is drainage, covering the area in gravel is not the answer as it's just covering a problem. The water has to go somewhere, assess the area dig ditches to allow water to drain away , then and only then cover the area in stone

[@joannewolfe5688]

Gosh, save your cardboard to lay down on the ground where you want garden beds and you will not have to remove grass or weeds or spade up the soil. Just weedwhack any plants close to the ground, lay a couple of overlapping layers of cardboard (be sure to remove any tape first), then put 4 to 6 inches of compost, soil, bark mulch, shredded leaves/grass clippings, or whatever you have handy or can get delivered or get in big bags on top. Your no-dig garden bed will be ready to plant next spring (if you do this in fall) or if you just put compost/bagged soil of top of the cardboard you can plant immediately this year. See Charles Dowding's no-dig vids on YT. This way you save time, labor, and preserve the life of the soil. When you spade up garden beds you destroy the soil food web. And BTW, earthworms love cardboard! If you are planning raised beds, simply use the method described but obviously pile up more soil. To save money and/or increase the size of your garden, you can compost all summer in newly built raised-beds-to-be and they will be ready for planting next spring.

[@lindabarber1847]

Could you get a hitch put on your expedition and obtain a small trailer for transporting large items. Then you would have a way to transport various items for your homestead.

[@Jaynes-Path]

Your driveway is looking like what "The Boss of the Swamp" had to deal with every spring. We had the same problem when we lived in Vermont. People who don't have "Mud Season" just can't fully understand what a headache it can be.

[@timothymaimone8611]

Alone…. How about using the cardboard as a weed-barrier for an above ground vegetable garden. (Haven’t finished watching the video, so I hope it’s a helpful suggestion).

[@peaceriver7808]

Don't know if you've purchased the tractor you had mentioned in an earlier video, but if you did, a front or rear mounted snow blower on it would be an excellent option for clearing snow in the yard and driveway. If you haven't yet purchased a tractor, consider a Kubota. The aftermarket options for a kubota are endless and usually far cheaper. The John Deere on the other hand, uses only proprietary attachments that are at a premium price.

[@Gillie1946]

The best way to get rid of the cardboard and paper is to compost it. Add some weeds and vegetable scraps plus ash from your fire to the heap, it will rot down over the summer and you will have some lovely compost for your vegetable garden next season.

[@nobodyuknow6585]

I use all my cardboard for the bottom of my garden beds, it makes great compost. I do have to take all the tape off of it, and that is a pain, but it is worth it when the garden grows.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

Why are you not using the cardboard in your garden and compost ??? Or burn it NOW while you still have snow !!! Safer than waiting for exposed ground that can catch fire.

[@kathytaylor446]

Keep cardboard and use it for your garden , lay it flat put soil on it and make some flower or veg beds x

[@aspendell209]

If you get some road fabric for your driveway, you can save having to put up to 12" of large roadbase rock down. Then you will only need a few inches of crusher-run gravel over the road fabric. The higher and dryer areas should do just fine with say 5" of gravel right onto the dirt. Also consider a couple drain pipes under the roadbed in the lowest places since the raised driveway will create new places for the water to pool beside the driveway.

[@brendahone2509]

Totally understand the non cardboard in the stove. We don't do that either, not worth the chance. However, you can lay it down on an area that you want to have a garden. It will kill the weeds and compost when breaking down. I know you have a lot there however. Your a good teacher on living basically on your land. Here in Minnesota we are getting lovely green grass and leaves on the trees. Soon , very soon the morels will be out! I can't wait. You stay safe and good blessings to you and you favorite guy.

[@bethgruenewald7463]

I understand your thinking about the appliances. I got rid of my electric stove and fridge for similar reasons and continue to simplify my life. I never get tired of the amazing views of the mountains in your videos!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi Beth! Electricity is so expensive! And I am finding the simpler I go, the more use and enjoyment I get from things. Glad to hear that you're going this direction too! I have some travel plans in the next month, and hope to share some new and exciting views with you soon! 🤗💛

[@lindawoerz8688]

I would use that cardboard for the garden where you don't want weeds to grow. I have done that for years.

[@sandyleonard1605]

Since you have multiple freezers why don’t you fill empty containers like milk with water and put them in a freezer to make ice. As they melt in the Yeti put them back into freezer.

[@Steve-yo4ld]

Sadly, the "Recycling Program" anywhere in the US is a joke!😢 Thank you for another wonderful view into your life!💕✌️

[@garryburton-bz2nc]

cardboard can go into composting. Easy and useful way to dispose of it.

[@rbhhaner6151]

Good morning from Arizona. Cardboard can be used in compost pile. It'll degrade down.

[@DonnaSymons-u6v]

You could use you cardboard in you compost You can start your compost bins sooner so you are ahead when with your garden is installed as it takes time to make I am not sure of all things that could go in compost But some are paper not glossy, old leaves, uncooked kitchen waste eggs shells, banana skins, and coffee grounds and tea leaves also grass clippings and weeds you can even put in dog and cat hair it uses up the waste and is free You can also use your Cardboard for ground cover for no dig beds

[@lynhanna917]

I live in a small town that collects cardboard and most residents don't know that it then goes to the dump and burnt. It costs more to haul it to the big recycle plant than the get so it is burnt. You do what you have to.

[@chipmirror7236]

Just love the scenery! One thing to consider, I'm sure you have already thought of it, is when you fill in your lake make sure you have drainage away from your cabin. Glad to see that your number of subscribers has grown quite a bit lately. How much day light do you have there now? CMQCAA++

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi Chip! Yes, drainage is the name of the game this year! And it does appear that plowing the driveway may have led to the poor drainage this year as removing the feet of snow, also took away the insulating factor of the snow on the ground. Learn something new from my subscribers every day and I love it! The channel continues to do well, and I am thankful for that. 🤗 Right, now this area is averaging around 17 hours a day of sunlight. In the next six weeks we will only gain a few minutes of daylight each week, topping out at around 19 hours of sunlight by the summer equinox. Though it won't actually get completely dark by that time. 😉💛

[@debbienolan656]

Can you use your cardboard for your garden? I saved and used tons of cardboard when creating my no-till garden beds. I couldn't dig so I built up the beds. Worked wonderful. Don't know your plans for gardening but it may be an alternative?

[@jerrykirk455]

Definitely use cardboard in the garden! Great video, keep them coming!

[@deliagarcia2112]

Thank you Alone!

[@erinpetersen7824]

If you have some place that refills/exchanges larger portable propane bottles, it seems that using that with a camping stove would spare you the garbage. You might look into using a Wonder Bag for cooking to save energy, and save heating up the cabin during warmer months. Some people cook using a DIY type of Wonder Bag setup using towles, pillows and blankets in an old cooler or even a cardbord box. KZbin has links on that. Love your videos!

[@carols1030]

The cardboard is a hugely valuable gardening resource as a weed suppressor and for moisture retention. Consider breaking them down flat amd storing them upright tucked against a wall in the woodshed for now. Havent been watching long enoughbto know what is in your junk,pile but you might want to look at it with repurposing eyes. For instance some of the repurposing I do...i use a dead deep freezer as rat proif storage for chicken and dog food. I use a dead dishwasher on my por h in lieu of a root cellar for potatoes, carrots, etc in winter (coastal PNW location). I have remodelled an electric hotcwater heater into a raised bed growing area by cutt8ng one side off lengthwise. Perhaps a stove could be flipped on its back and used as a raised bed for planting, etc.

[@kevinwiley9696]

An old 55 gallon steel drum with some steel mesh (spark arrester) can be used anytime and in any type of weather…even rain when the fire gets hot enough. That way you don’t need to wait until the snow melts off of the bonfire pit.

[@Lyn452]

Love the scenic tours you take us on in your videos.

[@debbiehighland821]

What about using the cardboard for your garden by laying it at the bottom?

[@lorimaunu8822]

Some old refrigerators can also be used as a meat smoker. My husband's family in Northern Wisconsin uses an old refrigerator as a meat smoker and it works out perfect.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Things do seem to collect and add up over time. Easier to stay ahead of it then to have to tackle a huge mess.

[@Akforgetmenot]

Yup, Breakup is a real season in Alaska. One of those 55 gallon barrels next to your green house would make a great burn barrel, also a common solution for trash. A heavy screen on top to help the the fly away ashes. We burn in open areas in the winter as the risk of fire is less and there are usually no burn bans during the winter. As far as worms, we have some but with deep freeze we get makes it really hard to raise worms outside. I keep a worm bin inside.

[@arvellataratuta2150]

In my area, Michigan, you can advertise free and find people who take away for scrap metal.

[@janicelucas8561]

Sounds like u have a LOT on u r plate! Don't over c extend! Hope the "lake" can b dealt with in a timely manner. Also, hope the job search is going well! Scenery is breath taking there, but as one comment I read,Alaska is NOT 4 everyone. U have a lot of "grit", that's why it's working 4 u. Love 2 u/Kenai. U r CO connection.

[@ZarpeParadise]

Lasagne gardening! Layering cardboard. Yes, don't I feel your struggles! The loads of dirt, river rock and gravel I've had delivered to combat the deluge of rain here. Now I have my neighbors squatting out front on newly graded area selling cooked food from a tent. Ahh the joys of trying to maintain peace love and harmony!!! You go girl!!! Trash is the worst residue for our existence (besides wars, etc.)✌

[@wilwilliamson8831]

Why not get a propane gas hob, it must be a lot cheaper than those small butane ones, plus they are refillable. Wow 23c a KWh you don’t want to be in the uk then 👍

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

I think I dislike mud worse then snow. The ruts just seam to get deeper and deeper . I have a ton of trash to get off my property also. OPT .other peoples trash.

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Breakup is my least favorite time of the year: It’s always a mess and it is the only time of the year where I think Alaska is ugly. Thanks for sharing.

[@desiremontgomery2762]

I live my dreams through you..

[@oxymom2002]

Thank you so much for sharing these challenges. I’m about to put together the new electric mower and mow for the first time in 10+ years. I feel ready now. 💜

[@oliverjackson3461]

Hello Alone a good video as usual and even though the snowing is melting the scenery is still as beautiful as ever there in Alaska. Be safe. 😀

[@jmt6615]

You make things harder for yourself than they need to be!

[@hilltopgirl2665]

Heck. That water hole looks like our place did last year. Everything was awash, and roads went out or away. Slop is not fun. I graveled/rocked our driveway and it seems to be holding but we haven't had pouring rain again yet. It all costs. The cardboard. Are you allowed/ or will you use it for where your garden will be? Good weed stopper. Power costs are skyrocketing everywhere. We will not enjoy it. We are in winter now, and there are multiple people here to wash and dry so that will hurt. Gas prices aren't pretty either. O, well.

[@Pumpkins_lil_farm]

And you could find a old fashioned whisk blender you crank the handle and it will blend up your things like cake mix egg whites for merang pudding and even make mayonase ok❤

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

I roll up all my cardboard and I burn it in my wood stove but as of year chimney is so long and high hard to clean You probably wouldn't wanna do that mine's easy I clean my chimney once every two weeks if I'm burning

[@cosmicwings7211]

Hi sister. Pretty much to organize for you. You are so brave and tough! We here in bali are busy with organzing our move from Asia back to Europe. We will move into a new country- Italy. We are looking forward for our new life and adventures. Its enourmous work to make this change happen. So I can understand the amount of the work you have to do at your place. I wish you miracles! Helpful friends, creative solutions and that you stay healthy and happy. Thank you for sharing your life. So interesting. Big hug from Bali.

[@ak-homegrownroots8185]

Spring break up is definitely a sloppy mess in AK. And ohhh boy our electric bill has gone up here too. Thanks for another excellent podcast. big hug to all ❤️🙏

[@sandrawyrick]

Hello Snow Maiden! I have a question that you may have already answered. Why did you move to Alaska from Colorado if you have it physically harder, more expensive, more isolated and just generally more problematic? I can wait until the next Q and A. Have a great week!

[@Set-Apart-By-Grace]

She has some good videos already made that addresses these things, and they are fun to watch! ☺

[@marianfrances4959]

Oh my, is right. Man, i wish we could all decend on your place and help lift your enormous challenges. I want to see you succeed! All the best...👍🇨🇦💜🙏⭐

[@joycewedel9084]

With all those freezers its more cost effective filling jugs of water or melted snow/ice to freeze for the Yetti & not pay for Ice anymore. Btw... I had bought some beautiful lightweight lanterns that look old fashioned in a antique bronze color from Amazon that just takes battery that can be charged using an usb port & they go from dim to very bright. They can stand on table or hang from a wall. I love them. I have two & I save on my electricity & cost of light bulbs. I have a few kitchen gadgets also that can be charged using an USB port like a small grinder, etc. Cordless. Btw.... I also carry my lanterns outside to see when it's dark while I'm star gazing. Also... They never get hot. I love things that are flameless cuz I fear fires so I have beautiful flameless candles too & they look so real.

[@southernrootsalaskanbranches7]

I'm dreading how much trash shows up in my yard once the snow melts! Course it is fun remembering all the stuff you known once the snow is out of here! Be safe Ms Alone! 😊❤ Oh and P.S. this is/was Little Alaskan Homeplace 😅

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi Josh! I knew it was you! I saw that you changed your channel name a few weeks back and love the new name! I, too, am finding things popping up in the yard that were buried all winter, that I had completely forgotten about! 😳 Hope all is well with you and your family! 🤗💛

[@peteverhelst2088]

You could soak your cardboard in 5 gallon buckets and put it in another bucket with holes in the bottom. Then press the water out of the mess and let it dry. You have now made a log you can burn as fuel in your stove. Same can be done with paper. Just a thought

[@thekid1597]

Thank you for the tip on how to get rid of my Butane can, I was wondering about that And you mentioned putting rocks on the property I'd like to know a little bit more about that, just wondering if that's to control the water level.

[@corinnetonelli489]

You are doing a great job! I understand you not wanting a refrigerator or any other electric gadgets. Chin-up my lovely lady who I am following … every video! You will get your tasks done. And cardboard removed. Baby steps…. I send you big hugs 🤗🤗🤗🤗 . Look how much you have done till now! You will get it done… xxxxxxx

[@rusticlogcabinlife9443]

Miss, Yep mudholes are a part of breakup,thats spring in Alaska. I almost got stuck in mine basically i was a smidge from bottoming out. Refrigerators can be a blessing and yeah theres getting rid of them. Junk piles in Alaska are like a badge of honor...lol The Gazette computer was a success. Happy Breakup, BigT

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi Big T! Mudholes is the name of the game these days! 🤣 Glad to know you didn't actually get stuck! Last thing I want is to turn my yard into a junk filled mud bog! Badge of honor or not! 😁 So happy the Gazette computer was a success!! 🤗💛

[@Pumpkins_lil_farm]

You could get a old fashioned coffee speculater to cook coffee on the wood stove it needs no electric ok

[@spectatrix5003]

Sorry… a non native english speaker here…is a coffee speculater the same thing as a coffee percolator, or is that another thing altogether?

[@Pumpkins_lil_farm]

Sorry I typed it in the right way auto correct changed it it's coffee percolator ok

[@spectatrix5003]

@Mitzi Brown, thanks a lot for the information 😊👍🏼

[@escapetherace1943]

@@Pumpkins_lil_farm a lot of people don't like percolated coffee, because it tastes "bad" to more modern ways of prepping it. I think it's alright. But you can always boil water on the fire and do pour-over anyway

[@cindymarie2475]

Yes I was going to say rock. I feel bad for you! I have a gravel driveway and sidewalk. I just had to order more. Expensive Yikes!!

[@KanDee_Olson]

We spead straw all over. It soaks up the water and the seeds grow grass everywhere.

[@LeilanisJourney]

Hi Alone. Enjoyed the video.

[@deborahb.3736]

maybe consider putting a hitch on your truck and getting a little trailer you can haul stuff around yourself...?

[@DynamiteDaynaD]

Great idea!

[@oldtavernfarm]

Snow melt/mud season is tough. I felt the overwhelm in your face as you were showing the lakefront property. We're about 6 weeks ahead of you as far as mud season goes and we were super lucky to get a week of sun with temps in the 80s right at the start of April, so mud season was over quickly this year. It was interesting to hear your struggles with recycling; I felt just a tad better about living in this nanny state, in that there is a way to recycle just about anything here. But I applaud you holding your ground as far as limiting your dependence on electricity. There's always a way to do without- electricity is so new in terms of human history and we all still traveled and drank coffee lol!! Hang in there my friend!! ❤❤❤

[@Truelyblue333]

I completely understand not wanting piles of things on your property. It’s really sad to see when people have piles of crap on their property. It’s worse if you live in a development or housing community. It does take away from the beauty of homesteads as well. Good luck and I adore your videos and your vibe!

[@tracymorrison1584]

i use cardboard in my gardens for paths and also tear it up and mix in with compost for garden beds. If you have a wood chipper it does an awesome job of chopping it all up great

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Even at a mess it is so scenic. Be safe

[@terrymiller1241]

Well Hi 🎉 Such a beautiful nice place to see .Be safe !You carry a 45 for yourself and a knife Im guessing ? That holster looks nice I got Galco holsters myself they make custom also !Those yetis are not cheap !Have a great day !

[@michelleellis8201]

Hello Alone! Enjoyed this video and I am looking forward to more videos of your warmer weather projects and excursions. Keeping you in my thoughts on the job hunt as well. Take care❤

[@Sarahdrybones]

Hi my dear. What is that iceblocking you refer to eggs? Did you put milk over your eggs?

[@kimberleyengle1432]

What she's doing is called water glassing. You mix pickling lime and water (google for measurements) and pour that over unwashed but clean, fresh eggs. You cannot use store bought ones. They stay good for a year, if not longer.

[@Sarahdrybones]

@Kimberley Engle wow I never heard about this. So no store bought?

[@kimberleyengle1432]

@Batsheva Sarah Gamoran , no, they need to be fresh from the hen. We do save our fresh eggs for a few days and they are fine. Store bought eggs are washed and refrigerated, which you don't want to use.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi Batsheva! Yes, as @Kimberleyengle1432 stated, I water glassed the farm fresh eggs which have a natural protective coating on them from the mother hens, called bloom. Commercially produced and sold eggs, have had this protective coating washed away and the outer shell has essentially been sterilized in the factory. And often times, the eggs bought in the stores are many months old by the time they are purchased. Also, once an egg has been refrigerated it must continue to be stored this way until consumption. A freshly laid egg can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks on the counter without any further involvement. I hope you have access to some farm fresh eggs; they are so much tastier than the store-bought eggs. 🤗💛

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi Kimberley! Thank you for taking the time to help explain the water glassing method. I really appreciate it! 🤗💛

[@denisescull4227]

Hi Alone! I knew you didn't have trash pick-up, but wow, I didn't know how difficult it was to get rid of your trash. Talking about your day to day has given me a different view about living remotely, there are so many things like the mail and the trash and the residency etc. etc. etc.. It is actually pretty shocking how difficult it is to live without big city (Dallas area) services. The lake front property really makes me appreciate our storm drains, which scared me when I first moved here from Denver. Yes, Denver has storm drains, but there are some drains in big box store parking lots and the like, that a small child could easily fall into. I have a greater appreciation for them now! Who would even think about the hassle of getting rid of empty butane cans? Not me! Thanks for sharing these interesting tips and the beautiful scenery.

[@sorij3560]

Good luck with you projects.

[@LV12800]

I think your yetti cooler is a great idea, and you have had success with its performance so -- "if its not broke don't try and fix it!" as the saying goes 😊! I also always think less is more. Lots of folks in the comment section speak about using the cardboard in your garden, that's a great use, and you may want to consider that. I really enjoyed this video because it was so authentic and real, and shows us what you are dealing with, and so many good folks in the comment section have some great ideas for all the situations you showed us, I hope it helps you with these projects. I think your doing a great job of keeping up with everything and knowing what needs to be done. Yes, projects...projects...but you are so capable it will all get done. Thanks for the update, see you on the next!❤

[@monahardy978]

Save cardboard for weed coverage fke garden areas.

[@georgevillarreal7592]

you need a good truck one ton 4 wheel drive, a big tractor with all the implements for moving snow, you need tools , all kinds , thousands and thousand of tools , materials dellivered to you, if you were my neighbor i could help i got every tool that you could ever imagine, tractor too but.................... good luck with that Houston George

[@josefaortiz1728]

Our building was affected by Sandy We all helped to do a flower garden in front of building at that time. Gardening is therapeutic and up builds our lives. Even indoors as well.

[@julianneavery6995]

you are in need of an outdoor kitchen in so many ways.

[@nettewalker4758]

In Queensland Australia, for general electricity we pay 25 cents per kw hour & an extra charge of $1.02 per day for our electricity per household for the electricity to be supplied to us. You have it cheaper in Alaska than we do.

[@silverchickadee4130]

You are about the same as my area of Alaska - 22.50 a month and 25.9 cents/kWH plus a regulatory charge.

[@norm5785]

Lots of changes coming to the property. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am sure you will get things done as you can. Things are just very different than in the lower 48 regarding recycling. Everyone stay warm, safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@CreatorInTrng]

Didn't know the Yeti was so efficient.

[@joycewedel9084]

Maybe flatten cardboard & then lay it all over that flooded area as it would absorb that water.