Renovations to our Off Grid Homestead | Fixing Up Old House

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[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@magicwendy210]

glad you are friends with Ewan and Clarissa from frankie off grid such lovely warm hearted people ☺ Your home is coming along nicely

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@MileneMartines-e1d]

Iwan and Carissa??

[@bobjones-xc9fp]

OMG. A BLUETTI sponsorship! That is awesome, you are killing this. Next stop, 100k.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Love the support ❤

[@lydiamouton1826]

Love the purple and yellow flowers. Just beautiful!!

[@theoriginhomestead]

I know right ❤

[@joannecalcutt6724]

Kids making their dream come true. Love it ❤❤❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@ellie7398]

Love to see this side of life at the homested, its all the little bits and peices that add up. Keep up the hard work Laura and Dan! 🤗👍🏻

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks Ellie so nice of you x

[@ellie7398]

@@theoriginhomestead 🤗❤️

[@johncollier608]

Love the reference to the trolls, very funny. Pay them no mind, they're all cowards. I love your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@theoriginhomestead]

So True John ❤

[@ahmadkezzo]

You know Guys, during my long journey watching homested youtubers. You are the only real ones, all the suffer, all the time spent. You are great keep going.

[@blessedmwsmom]

This channel and Life by Living are my absolute favorites on KZbin! Life by Living is another homestead couple, Ricky and Victoria, in rural Portugal. Both great channels!

[@ahmadkezzo]

@@blessedmwsmom well, maybe Portugal is the land of real homested youtubers ☺️

[@blessedmwsmom]

@@ahmadkezzo It may be!☺️

[@theoriginhomestead]

That is so lovely of you to say ❤❤

[@louisemcmahon900]

Can't wait to see the new roof up, it's going to look so good. I'm so happy there were no snakes living up there...that's a bonus😅 looking forward to the next episode 😊

[@theoriginhomestead]

I know right Louise ha ha ❤

[@debbielicis6257]

Those pallets would make a great bed base. Clean & pint them up & chuck a mattress on top.

[@aidenjohns8248]

Coming on guys, keep going, something that might help with fixing timber to concrete beams is called "all round band" you could basically strap the wood to the beams, saving drilling that can weaken them, keep up the good work..

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for that Aiden ❤

[@alicekenworthy9603]

I really admire how both of you just go about your projects with simplicity and common sense … wonderful news about now having additional power to the homestead ! Dan I actually like your new name for the barn …. Cosy Cabin … 🤗👍 Laura seems like you have a bad chest … 😕 hope you recover soon … Durban SA🇿🇦

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for that Alice such a nice comment to read and we like the name too ❤

[@clairedesbois4650]

I’m with you on the meadow…. I love it! I’d hate to cut it as it looks so pretty and you never know what flower is going to appear! Lovely to see you both. Love and look after each other… ❤

[@ThinkandDew]

I love how peaceful your plot of land is, it seems very quiet while your recording.. love love love it!

[@theoriginhomestead]

That is so lovely x

[@reallynotpc]

And now I understand how Laura keeps her hair so nice! Bluetti is the secret!

[@theoriginhomestead]

And good sunshine ha x

[@johnhempsall4644]

That’s a great idea putting the mud back on the stone track 😮

[@theoriginhomestead]

No mud or track was harmed in the making of the channel :)

[@lindagage7315]

Good to see you back on!

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks Linda ❤

[@fayepotts3279]

Your barn-house is coming along beautifully. In order to live off grid, you have to be strong,healthy and willing to work hard together. Keep moving forward and accomplish your dream. We will keep cheering you on!👏🙏🏻💕

[@billiegutierrez2506]

Love the progress you making on the house before long it’ll be done. The wild flowers are beautiful we’re enjoying them here as well. Your both always hard at work be safe take time out ever so often to stop and smell the roses as they say. ❤

[@heathermorrison938]

Just love watching your video's. Thank you both for your great videos.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for watching & Thanks for the lovely comment ❤

[@maureenlowther7621]

Dan the Barn is coming along nicely now both you and Laura have done such a good job of it. You are such a lovely couple love your vlogs.❤️❤️

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Really good vlog ., interesting.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks Glenys Thanks for the lovely comment ❤

[@paulaspencer2660]

Your stone house is going to be so cute! You should be proud of what you have accomplished so far!

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks Paula ❤

[@valeriebostick1913]

Nice video all ways working 🇬🇧😊

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for that Valerie ❤

[@raymonde4272]

Everything seems to be coming along nicely. When Dan was prepping the interior walls to hold the wood along the concrete beams, the actual interior looked somewhat larger than before, perhaps because of a wider angle or the camera being mounted so high off the ground. Congratulations on the Bluetti and the sponsorship from them.

[@MarioFalanteRebelo]

You both seen to have fun when busy with a project love that. Please start using more Portuguese words that you learned so far. Keep well.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for the love ❤

[@christianbrown6977]

Well done the hardwork is done now, the new roof should be a lot easier to push and slide up over the beams.

[@robinhoward4204]

Another episode where we see just how much work you guys do. Always learning something new! Also, there are many out there who turn decent pallets into outdoor furniture - might involve treating the wood for termites etc. I'm sure Dan you have the nous to do it!👍

[@luisaleonardi666]

Happy to see you coming back to work for your house which is coming together so cleverly and nicely. Can't wait to see you move in❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

You always so nice Luisa ❤

[@jackie4286]

Great to see you both again. Good luck with the roof, a big effort to do it. It is going to make such a difference to your lives.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks Jackie ❤❤

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again L&D Good to see you as always. More and more progress all the time. Happy to see you are taking the time with friends and campfires that you really enjoy. The wildflowers are soo pretty too. I would do the same as you Laura and wait to mow til they're passed the pretty stage. Everything you two are doing improves or creates and are getting you steps closer to your finished home. Always will be things to do but your main big things will be done. Your outdoor kitchen will be soo wonderful! Thx as always for sharing. Looking forward to seeing your next projects. Take good care. God bless...

[@theoriginhomestead]

God bless you too ❤❤

[@lorrainewoodcock520]

The roof will look fab glad you didnt see any snakes 😅😅 well done Dan on the ditch digging 😊

[@lyaca886]

❤video interaction is great ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@michaelhicks2599]

Love seeing you both enjoying the build and the more mundane things in life, always having a laugh together it makes life beautiful keep it up love to you both

[@marlenebezuidenhout]

Use some of those pallets to grow salad stuff in, lots of ideas on how to do that on you tube, and place them at your outdoor kitchen if that makes sense! Can't wait for roof to go up! Great work, you have come far.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Marlen i know lots we can do ❤

[@joandovaston6573]

Love watching your journey guys..Learning as you go the happiest you both produce makes the best vids Love from Australia ……..

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤

[@jaseydalts]

im loving your ladders! Your kit has improved no end from when you started...yay KZbin moetisation! lol. Awesome job, yet again, you guys are brilliant

[@bensouthwell1339]

70,000 subscribers cant be bad, thats one third of the population of the Toon so you must be doing something right eh.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Love that Ben ❤

[@nigelnorcliffe]

Welcome back guys, things are looking on the up, the flowers and meadow are fab, that channel looked like hard work, keep up the great work and the positive attitude, fair look forward to seeing how your interior is going to look. :)

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Nigel i know looks so nice and thanks for the support ❤

[@faithvansanden82]

Lovely seeing you both and hope you're both well, it's all coming together for you ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@philgower]

Thanks for another good video!

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks Phil you welcome

[@catherinestabler6669]

So glad to see you both again xxx

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks Catherine x

[@karensteenson]

The home is looking great once you get the roof on it will look fantastic you are both doing amazing work on your homestead ps my cat was fascinated by Dan's trench digging lol ❤

[@anamagalhaes7571]

Olá. Esse tipo de telhado não vai aquecer de forma insuportável, durante o verão? Felicidades vocês são trabalhadores e muito corajosos 👏👏👏🙌

[@dough556]

Congrats on 70000 subs great job

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks xx

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

I'm glad you're friends with Frankie's pet parents. I love their show, too. I'm glad you all have friends and you're not all alone.

[@sandratweedale2579]

So happy to see! You both look wonderful. Hope the season goes well so you can get inside before the cold weather arrives. 🇨🇦🥰👋👵🐕😉

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@susanyates4233]

It is going to be beautiful when it is finished, Well done. Will you make a driveway to the barn?

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤ Not a driveway to the barn as its not needed and we want it to also stay more natural x

[@victortuten4399]

Well dang, I was hoping for an update and some good news. Instead I am glad you didn't have to remove all of the tin to get the roof in shape. It has lasted this long, it would have been a shame to tear it off. You guys are learning fast and making some progress. I hope we get to see it finished and filled with smiles, happiness, and love!

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤ We are taken the roof off in the next video

[@BKMediaham]

Another great video. Cannot wait to see the new roof. You are both doing such a fantastic job on your house. Look after yourselves.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤

[@louiseisobelevans]

I love seeing how well you two work together! There’s hope for us all yet 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@louiseisobelevans]

You have such good humour 😂🎉

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@bassamtravel]

Hello and welcome back 👍

[@theoriginhomestead]

❤

[@paulconnor2261]

Dan you were brickin it mate lol

[@philbull818]

Great to see you start to put the roof on the barn. I hope you will soon be able to move in and make it your real home. Best wishes. Phil

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤

[@pendolinoable]

It really cheers me to see you, Laura & Dan, (such a lovely couple) working and problem solving together and enjoying it. I think of it as your house now.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤

[@teresaedwards3659]

Thanks for the video!

[@theoriginhomestead]

You're welcome 🥰

[@thebigchip]

Thanks

[@theoriginhomestead]

That is so nice of you thanks for feeling the love to do so :)

[@Daytona2]

I wonder if there's anything that repels snakes from an area you're going to work on/in ? Congratulations on the Bluetti sponsorship 😁👍

[@paulb1951]

Not really, just open it up and they’ll leave. Snakes aren’t really interested in biting humans, the fear is unwarranted in reality, most people who get bitten try to pick them up, which is just dumb.

[@Daytona2]

@@paulb1951 Wrong. If you're too close and you surprise them, they'll strike, as I know to my cost. Just like the situation here. As they suspected snakes were there, I would have initially lifted up the roof panels with a piece of wood to have a look, then they'll strike the wood, not your hand.

[@paulb1951]

@@Daytona2 ah ok tell someone who actually catches snakes at work and is qualified to do so they know nothing 😂. Don’t want your opinion, I know they strike under certain circumstances and know that men who try to pick them up are the majority of victims. So off ya go champ… plus they wouldn’t strike out at wood, just showing your uneducated opinion 👏

[@theoriginhomestead]

We dont want to repel them they never bother us and are no threat. Thanks for that ❤

[@jyt3980]

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[@Remoskateer]

Great job guys, keep up the good work.

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@nightnurse2543]

Really enjoy your videos and you both work really hard 😊So well done😊😊Best wishes Diane ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊❤

[@church8042]

Hi Laura and Dan my sweet friends! This video is truly a little piece of heaven. Seeing a lovely couple, side by side working so hard, with so much love. Dearest Laura barefoot with your husband close by was so sweet and endearing. I love the progress you are making and the other work of reinforcing the cooking area roof, digging the better ditch for increased water run off, Laura with the stick bundles and Dan with the wood sorting. I have no doubt that it is very therapeutic knowing it is organized and taken cafe of properly. You both taking care of the blessings God has given you. Thank you for sharing your lives with us . Thank you for the fireside video, your love, and care are certainly appreciated. You are a blessing in my life. So much love, Love in Christ and God bless! Laura & Dan when I think of you both I think of this verse: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NKJV "Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey John thanks for the comment and support as always. Love that verse really a interesting one to ponder read it a few times to really feel it and let it sink in

[@patriciabrawner3717]

Enjoyed your video, you both are getting a lot of things done. Wishing you a blessed week, and looking forward to your next video. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@terrybull1043]

Are you guys back we all miss you two it fills like I’m missing something when you gone as you are my favourite on youTubers?❤

[@ourvan.ourway]

Good work as usual guys. You’ll be living in it before you know it. Those digging hoes are amazing aren’t they? I got one a few years back when I had an allotment & I genuinely don’t think I’ve used a digging spade since. Looking forward to the next video. Take care ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks guys and There the best Thanks for the lovely comment ❤

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

Soo glad to see yall gettn back n the groove!!! Stay healthy an gittr done!!! Most of all keep on GRINDING BABY😄🎉

[@1MartinWaite]

Morning Dan and Laura, Dan why does everything seem to come back to food with you example was that digging implement there was something else as well last video or is it just a ploy to see who’s taking note of what your saying? 😂😂😂😂😂 Just a thought but could you set the wood into the wall and using some lime mortar to bed it in position then you could screw you new roof to the wood then and you’d have a nice line of screws on the top there would be nothing to stop you screwing the wood to the wall where possible instead of the lime mortar? You’ll soon be out the tent and into your home I’m glad you got a sponsorship deal with Bluetti they seemed to be everywhere at one point but you hardy see them sponsoring anyone of late. I’ve often thought about getting one as I’ve never known a house for the power to go off as much and one of them would be great instead of using my generator which is noise and we are always low on petrol for it. So I for one will be clicking on your link and pricing up a system, thank you. Til your next video bye bye xxx😊😊😊

[@decarla53]

Thanks!

[@theoriginhomestead]

That is so nice of you xxxxx

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, good work 👍😁💪

[@theoriginhomestead]

Your welcome ❤

[@anthonyharris7780]

What’s your plan for the land you have folks? Enjoying watching your journey- good luck and I hope you do well

[@theoriginhomestead]

Taking it day by day but live ❤

[@TonyM444]

Great work guys, always enjoy seeing your updates. Though I was a little concerned a snake or big spiders coming out from the roof on Dan!

[@jeanmeyer8194]

Thku for always sharing

[@theoriginhomestead]

Our pleasure 😊❤

[@PattyNavratil]

I would like to see you more often ? You guys are so fun to watch you. Take care.

[@terrybull1043]

Best to stay away from the grinder they take the skin off to bone in a flash I know and it’s sore for weeks 😂❤❤❤

[@notsure2430]

I would of taken the roof up you have the drill . Form up the top of the wall pour a concrete cap with 5/8 inch anchor bolts and fasten a treated 2x6 all the way around to give you a solid sill plate ain't never gonna blow off in a storm . I would drill down into the stone and the concrete cap that will assure it won't ever fail

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@notsure2430]

@@theoriginhomestead I was a builder for 34 years your welcome

[@sammymartinez556]

👋👋 always enjoy catching up with you to see what you guys have done ..👍 love ❤️ from USA 🇺🇸😊

[@SueWilson-wl7lr]

So glad to see you hope all is well ❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@lieuwina]

Has your neighbour not got a digger Dan, maybe he could dig a trench down both sides of the drive for you? So nice that you had Frankie and Klarissa over, I watch their channel too. Lovely couple, glad you have friends there in Portugal, Frankie off Grid, Nick and Angie. Have a lovely day.

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Gosh, maybe you could get a couple of chickens and when you have to go back to the UK, you can board them with Carissa’s flock. Cheers for another great video.. Sending love❤️❤️

[@rhondag9700]

You could put Nicks KZbin on as well. He helps so many. He needs more subscribers. 😊

[@theoriginhomestead]

We always share his channel when he is in the video ❤

[@davejones290]

Well dune guys ,looking forward to see the roof going on,😅😮

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for the lovely comment ❤

[@BonnieHaley]

Hello 👋 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I miss you guy's ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@jaysummers9396]

Great work guys, has Dan got some grey hair poking through? 🤣🤘👍

[@theoriginhomestead]

ha wisdom hairs

[@jaysummers9396]

@@theoriginhomestead haha snow on the mountain 😂 🤘👍

[@InternationalSpaceBacon]

Dan's gonna get that 'Marvel' physique if he keeps digging ditches like that 😊

[@theoriginhomestead]

ha so funny

[@lujeancastleberry7310]

You 2 are like my adopted son and daughter in law I only have boys so I wish I could take your pain away just know I love you both😊

[@JMgmkh]

Grind it Baby ! 😍🥰😂

[@theoriginhomestead]

ha ❤

[@powerdisney]

I hope yous two are ok? I have been online since 2009 and tend to only post when I feel positive ...maybe the hard times need sharing too? Asking myself 😢😂

[@theoriginhomestead]

Yea we agree and will be sharing more soon when time is right for us ❤

[@punjabseth260]

Hi

[@Daniel_QWERTZ]

Video must have been filmed several month ago...

[@theoriginhomestead]

We said in last weeks video we have been struggling a lot and missed a few weeks and are behind ❤

[@Nihaltony-r8b]

❤❤ from ceylon, 20:12

[@theoriginhomestead]

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[@Michael-v8p8w]

I was wondering if you knew Frankie off grid. You can swop ideas and things. Do they live far from you?

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks for the lovely comment not to far ❤

[@lydiamouton1826]

Agree on the comments of 1 Cor 13.Love It! Beautiful scripture for a beautiful couple❤

[@theoriginhomestead]

Yes! Thank you ❤

[@decarla53]

Hope that little bit helps.

[@theoriginhomestead]

So nice of you and really does x

[@davidkeys1879]

Y’all are doing so good! That little house is going to be absolutely amazing!! ❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@theoriginhomestead]

Thanks David ❤

[@dougquaid]

Hi Laura, just seen you in Aldi at 16:30 today, tried to catch you up to say hello, but you were too quick.😢

[@theoriginhomestead]

Hey Doug nice to hear from you and it was not me i wasn't in Aldi then and where was it :)

[@dougquaid]

@@theoriginhomestead Northumberland park, near shiremoor.

[@theoriginhomestead]

@@dougquaid aw sorry yes i was there ha

[@dougquaid]

@@theoriginhomestead brill, though so, even my Mrs, said it was you🤣

[@louiseisobelevans]

If you speed up the video to 1.25 Dan sounds Irish ☘️ 🇮🇪😅😊

[@theoriginhomestead]

lol love it not sure you need to speed it up ha

[@liebherr409]

Hello Laura and Dan, I wonder what use that barn will serve, as a holiday home or as a house to put your address? I've seen so many different videos and advice from other people here on KZbin! Because you are not allowed to live in a barn! The shed only serves as storage for agricultural tools or am I wrong? Kind regards, Ben R

[@theoriginhomestead]

We want to live in and our barn has all the correct paper work to live in ❤

[@jeanmeyer8194]

My friends i know nothing of wood work wonder if u dont have to put brace on 😊

[@theoriginhomestead]

Maybe it could help ❤

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

And not one snake was harmed in this weeks filming but as for Safety at Work - Laura in barefeet? Oh think the onsite supervisor might have something to say about that before he writes up a dangerous report.

[@TomWilson-ir6uq]

You need to get a bench or an old table to work on 😊

[@theoriginhomestead]

i know ha ❤