BUILDING ON SOLAR POWER TO THE MODERN GATE ON OUR 8 ACRE OFF GRID PROPERTY!

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[@fayesteaples3169]

Wish there was a update of some sort, many people including myself are concerned and truly happy if this is your Marriage time. Y'all deserve lots of happiness!! ❤️

[@susanburke3817]

I'm totally using "Today's been a great week!" The fence looks awesome. Thanks for the laughs and have a lovely wedding!

[@mrbluesky9891]

Today has indeed been a great week.

[@sigmachi5803]

❤Congratulations to Matt and Best Wishes for Kristen for your betrothal! Thousands of your fans hope that you had a videographer "catch" your wedding...and that you will consider sharing it with us!

[@jstmv]

Have you thought about gate wheels on the bottom ends of each gate? They will fend off gravity and gate sag which happens to all gates.

[@larrycombs7288]

Matt and Kristin, I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!❤️. My Sunday’s wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t spend 30 minutes watching your channel. Matt, you come across as a rank amateur do it your selfer but you ROCK!!! Kristin, you are the epitome of “behind every good man is a good woman”. You also ROCK❤️!!! The privacy wall, fence, and gate opener are 100% professionally done. Pat yourself on the back. I’m an 80 year old rank amateur that couldn’t hold a candle to your accomplishments, whatever that means🤣.

[@Slimefollower]

I don’t know what the heck I’m talking about, but that swinging double door set up looks like Beverly Hills !! 👍

[@helihead11]

Today WAS a great week, whenever I get to watch GBU is a great week. Matt, I’m glad you get to go to Kristen’s wedding.

[@dougnicholls3719]

Do you want an invite suck hole

[@blue1991flhs]

hahahahahha

[@113mjh]

Hello Kristen and Matt. Im so worried something happened to you guys. I hope its that your on vacation, getting married. Miss you both and the animals. 🐔🐔🐔

[@stevenpurcell4292]

Concerned. Where are they? My favorite channel has gone dark....

[@GoPoundSalt]

@@stevenpurcell4292 It is said: "They did just get married 2 weeks ago and honeymooning"

[@113mjh]

@@GoPoundSalt Thank you for the confirmation. Ive watched them for what seems like years. thx again

[@rodtait8441]

What has happened to you guys,4 weeks and no update.

[@113mjh]

@@rodtait8441 They went off and got married and probably taking a well-deserved break from editing video and enjoying each other.

[@JaimeAcevedo40]

Are you guys gonna broadcast your wedding?

[@Over60sowhat]

Your love for each other is so fun and adorable!

[@Scrambler49]

Good Job, on the fence and it is about time to make the Lovely Kristin a legitimately kept woman. I always enjoy your posts.

[@a.s.clifton544]

Good month! One thing I have learned is to keep spare batteries for your gate clicker in every vehicle as well as in the house. I wish you were sailing back to the mainland for the wedding. ""May you live as long as you wish and love as long as you live. "

[@trentgay3437]

Water is the enemy of those openers id pull them apart and silicone the plastic cover shut or maybe drill a small drain hole in the bottom. Or your gonna get like 3y out of them.

[@jimbranch6115]

Where are you two? No video second week.....worried about your safety.

[@PPD55]

Three years ago I recommended you marry Kristen, glad you see her value, Congratulations. You two are a great team and I'm so impressed with your spirit to accomplish. You've done so much and your entry to the land is so beautiful.

[@Ekkletos]

In another world and time, I would also do the plank fence. In my world, it would be stolen. So double row brick wall for me!!!!

[@paulinedunlop8426]

You two are hilarious. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I’m guessing it’s possibly now. Hope all goes well and are looking forward to seeing how you both scrub up in your clobber. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@joemedcalf7732]

Outstanding electric gate is functional and beautiful.😊

[@jimfisk4474]

Well my golly Kristen and matt, It looks so good.What you're doing. But I was going to tell you That if you would have just said open and close sesame, It might have worked.😂 I'm so proud of you both and Whoopi, You're getting married.❤ It all looks so nice. And maybe some of us can Come over and check it out.😂 Thanks as always and look forward to next Sunday.❤❤❤

[@shockwavegaming1376]

"Today's been a great week" would be an awesome T-shirt! Nice to see how well things are coming along. Have a wonderful wedding!

[@terrypennell416]

Wood under and behind batteries will help insulate them from the concrete.

[@leegrant1800]

Escaped from the a team I love it when I plan comes together keep on doing what you're doing and you will have a beautiful home very soon.

[@charvais]

Don't pull away, give him a cuddle ! He deserves it!! 😊

[@xoniwebmaster1]

The extra line in the conduit could be used for wiring for 2 Coach Lights on the outside !

[@TimTimTomTom]

At 2:39 in the video, I see a baby Breadfruit tree on the edge of your property. You should try to clear some space around it, and you'll always have Breadfruit available.

[@looyosummers5796]

Great job done.👏🥂😊

[@EvelynH100]

congrats 🎉on the wedding. nice wedding pics. people need to settled down on the negative comments. you enjoy your time relax and come back strong.!!! do miss yall though!!❤

[@jeffkettler4712]

We knew they were going to get married, but they never said they weren't going to post for three weeks. I can't imagine that they don't see people's concern.

[@113mjh]

Pictures? can you say where we can see them.

[@pearldrops2278]

Hey guys, I've used solar powered gate openers on my farm for @15 years. The gates are programmed to be slightly staggered so they can properly overlap. I didn't see it, but you must have a solar charge controller in the system to regulate constant power to the batteries or they will get fried over time. I have found over the years that the provided solar panels just aren't adequate for tropical climates. 10 watts is not enough for 2 marine batteries and days of cloudy weather. Just this year I finally broke down and bought a 100 watt big daddy so the batteries are at constant power for several days of clouds. A good Uncle Matty trick is to wire in a constant LED light on the inside so you can see at all times if the system is working correctly--No light=no power. Your PC board has a flashing terminal on it and you can wire another LED on the outside to start flashing when you hit the remote from the outside.

[@gflores7018]

Gate is looking great Thank you for the videos

[@toddsterling4949]

I am starting to like these videos more than the sailing videos, Keep up the great work!!

[@Invertmini1212]

Matt's got so many skills and if he doesn't he learns... Also his attitude and vibe is top notch 👌

[@TheCybrKnyf]

What a pair you guys are. Love you both. GREAT job on the gates and fence...!!! Gonna be Matty and Krista's Villa on the Hill!!

[@wallykramer7566]

Maybe someone should formally name Kristin's & Matty's place?

[@gaiabreeze]

Villa on the Hilla

[@hotplug56]

You can always use WallClaw Anchors if the gate bolts get loose.

[@MausMasher54]

With all of those scrap wood bits, a fire pit would be a good addition to the Base Camp....It's called Algebra(Yuck)....

[@alistairmccausland1580]

Matt and Kristen are you not going to share any news or just keep us who have been loyal to you for years in the dark?

[@elneedah3456]

You’ll be alright. If not, stay strong. We are all in this together.The time will come. K ✊🏻 k.

[@rubetube4727]

You didn't hear what happen? Omg

[@BigTpowerwashing]

Looks fantastic..great job!

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@castinn]

I assume you have a backup way to get in when you return home in the pouring rain at night, and the solar panels haven't been able to charge the battery because there has been no sun for a week. Did I mention it was pouring rain at night? :)

[@kenthuesen9316]

With those two batteries the gate will run through 200 cycles without recharging

[@dadadit]

Hope to see some pictures of you and your Beautiful Bride, Matt!

[@morgenmuffel5747]

All the best for the nuptials. May Tyra not interrupt the preacher with a rendition of “It should have been me!”

[@redbovine]

For wooden gate sage use cable and a cable tensioner for the cross brace. That way you can adjust it. Using a wood cross brace causes the gate to warp when the wood dries.

[@steveneddy9492]

MATTY, Put a board on one side of door gate so it over hangs on the middle to cover gap between them

[@22buddyboy22]

"Today has been a great week." (see ya next week) love it, totally a sentiment at the end of every Monday.....lol

[@edryan2926]

That whole fence and stucco wall and automatic gate puts you folks into the millionaire leagues. Looks fantastic! Congratulations on your wedding and keep on keepin' on !

[@FreedomRock44]

Have a great day....I mean Week!!!!!!

[@GeoRomNews]

Good job, guys; keep up with the next event. --Your wedding! See ya soon!

[@MikeBloss]

If the sagging continues to worsen, you might consider switching to strap hinges, which not only prevent sag, they are super handsome!!

[@nicolascraig5829]

I love uncle Mattie’s land lover work shop ❤

[@DavidSykes-vp5ku]

If you cap the wall it might last longer and possible fit a small filler plank to overlap the gate to close the gap between doors

[@slory17]

Lovely breadfruit tree at the end of your fence, take care of it, great food!

[@Franko-eg6iu]

Mat Put a small strip of wood or copper on top of your wood fence & post , keep rain out of open end of wood, will last a lot longer and look good

[@dazfromnz01]

Cool all done… now just need to build a house 😊😊😊

[@07bently]

The gate looks good sooner than later you will notice how much wood expands and contracts with time and the elements

[@gwatkins5766]

You need to seal that wood with stain or clear sealer or it won't last long in the moisture and sun. Raw wood is like a sponge to water and mildew/mold and the sun will cook it like a match. From an old fence builder.

[@dsmith9456]

well done

[@michaeljamesclarke]

May good fortune smile upon you for you wedding!

[@rossalyntownsend9535]

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding 🎉

[@rezawaheed8879]

come little baby lets jump the broom stick come and lets tie the knot!! have a great day guys

[@branchesofthevine5441]

Pro tip: Put a thin 2” strip on the “early” door of your gate. It will allow the two doors to align and hide any cracks.

[@Wildboy77DA2]

AWESOME JOB GUYS YO MATT I REKON 2LITTLE WHEELZ JUST TO HELP GATES OPEN, BUT OUTSTANDING WORK GUYS MASSIVE HELLO FROM DUBLIN IRELAND 🇮🇪 🇮🇪. ITS REALY STARTING TO LOOK WELL. +IF IT WE'RE ME ID ADD BIT OFF STAINLESS STEEL TRIM TO TOPS OF GATES, OR JUST AROUND EDGES, AGAIN IF IT WERE ME. BUT HAY ITS NOT.. JUST A THOUGHT, DONT THINK IT BE 2,COSTLY EITHER,ANYHOW LOOK 4WARD 2DA NEXT CARTOON CAN YOU GIVE TREV. ASHOUT OUT 4NEXT WKS VIDEO, IF YA CAN CHEERS GUYS

[@Balya-Malkan]

Admire the work…regard from Tokyo❤

[@dianaraehikes694]

I hope y’all make a Special episode of yawls wedding that would be cool watching all every week you are a funny hilarious couple and I can’t wait to watch as the next episode and what you’re gonna do next

[@billwilliams9527]

Yo Matt, you do good work with your associate. I like you can open that gate at the curve so you don't hold up all that traffic. 🙂

[@tjstrain280]

Did you fill the cinder block cells with concrete where you bolted the hydraulic ram to the wall?? If not you still can by taping a hole above and below. Stuff the cell below with wadded up paper to hold the new concrete poured in the top hole. If there is no existing concrete filled in those cells, your ram screws into the wall will not last long at all. They will eventually wobble loose as you are using the gates. Also, stick wheels on the bottoms of both gates to keep them from sagging. Otherwise they will continue to sag, and you will be always sanding to make them meet and close all the way. Kristen, your man MATT is one freakin talented man! Treat him right girl!!!

[@kenthuesen9316]

Good job with the operator installation. To adjust how far the gates open refer to page 27 of the manual adjusting limits and adjust the “A” limit next to the pivot point of the wall bracket. To change the gate to open and close at the same time change the #3 and #4 dip switches to off. This is on so if you have a mag lock or strike installed. If you have any problems with the batteries in the future make sure you swap to Marine Deep Cycle batteries. They stay charged better on solar applications. Gate operators is what I do for a living. Enjoy!

[@robertegomes]

@Mat, consider adding at least one more hinge to each gate. it will distribute the weight more evenly.

[@seancasey2444]

The fence looks awesome you can't even tell their is an angle from one side to the other.

[@jasonrules7413]

GOOD JOB Matt , be damn proud of yourself sir

[@rodgerslape]

I have four electric gates (2 pairs) and they both open and close just like yours. One gate is a little in advance of the other. They work fine and have always been the same since the day of installation 20 years ago, so I wouldn't worry.

[@brandoncarden5195]

I'm so happy for you both. I've watched every episode and have seen you both grow and succeed in everything you set your minds to. You both are perfect for each other

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Nice job. Now all the little critters will be safe. 😊 You guys are awesome! 💖

[@hugeblue]

4/21/24 - Fence looks amazing! Great job. You should be proud of yourselves! Congratulations on your marriage , much happiness !

[@Franko-eg6iu]

Oh and May your luv & happiness be as the same as the capital of Ireland. Always Dublin…..🤠

[@sethwright9142]

You have a keen eye on placing the knots in the wood. Looks great.

[@junkname9983]

That looks really good but I can't help worry about what happens in a year or two of being in a rainforest, after a couple of hurricanes have gone by, after you start having to bring in heavy construction equipment when you start to build the main house, what will all that you did look like then? I don't think you guys have really thought through all of this for the long term. It's going to be another boat project that you have to rip apart in a couple of years?

[@steveneddy9492]

Kristen can't even go behind you and pick up the cut off pieces from fence. As I said Matt you good man

[@stephengreen2898]

Wow… Beautiful GATE!

[@sprpilot]

Sweet Trick sucking the line through Matt. I use a wire pull retractable tool, but THAT is the way to adapt and overcome without buying another tool.

[@praeliora]

You need to put toppers on your fence and gates, rain water will soak into the gaps and end grain..Your hard work won't last 5 minutes with the amount of rain you get there.

[@joshuaprince898]

Same thing I was thinking!

[@grahammj1yt]

Nice falic symbol cactus garden.

[@80884bpresley]

Awesome video guys!!! Everything looks so good. See y'all next time!

[@geetee50]

guys the tops of your fence planks look like they are taking moisture. if you've not sealed them do so quick with your stain.

[@geraldhowse8597]

Congrats. You're turning your island paradise into a new jersey suburb.

[@williamhiley2598]

Howdy Matt & Kristen from San Diego. Yes - Merch … new T-Shirt : Today’s been a good week !!!! Oh yeah - numero uno today 🎉

[@Herculesross]

I have watched every single episode. I look forward to you guys every Sunday. I literally LOVE you guys! You feel like family! Seriously.

[@johndavidson6867]

Almost every double gate I have ever seen, the two halves moved at different times, rates. The big thing it fully opens and closes.

[@johnphillips8088]

Don’t forget to treat the tops of your fence after the cut 😊

[@johnlennon335]

I haven't had much luck with Tapcons. I think the through bolts are the way to go, and a little stucco would make it invisible. Always fun with you. Happy wedding and enjoying your family.

[@gl27530]

I did the ultimate "Uncle Matty" A solar gate opener for my beer cooler. I wholeheartly recommend.😃

[@bowdezaufa2609]

Looks great. Just a heads up I used to install gate operators for a living. Lots of lemons in the gate operators world. Anticipate possible adjusting and re calibration often.

[@michelbedos9371]

Since when does not having worked or done something ever stop you from doing it without instructions, for that matter, even paying attention to instructions or research? You do it! Did you take a power failure into consideration regarding the gate's operation? Do you have a backup? Do you remember the wall is built using cinderblocks? Should you not use an anchor to give it more surface to spread the holding load? Tapcons are for concrete, if I remember correctly. You need holding strength here. When you say something should not be an issue, it will surely be. We still love you!

[@GilesMeredith]

I would buy a "Today has been a Good Week" tee..

[@Ayzee5363]

if you have wifi, you can install a wifi module in the control panel and have alexa/siri configured to open the gate remotely.

[@krautAmerican]

what about some kind of lamps on top of the fence? like old style copper carriage lamps

[@christinpotter1005]

You two have been doing a fantastic job on your new property. Best of luck to you towards your wedding and future❤🎊💐👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻

[@islandbound63]

I hope your wedding went well, and the honeymoon even better!

[@laurariley308]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻great job you guys! Cannot wait to see wedding highlights however you share. You are so freakin fun!

[@laurariley308]

Btw… we have electric gates and the need maintenance from time to time and keeps the rif raf out!

[@robertnaremore5347]

As usual, I really enjoyed today's "episode". Please start applying wood sealant to your beautiful fence. Without the sealant, your fence will rot really quickly. I had a house in St. Thomas for years and wood rots very quickly.

[@radar2ana]

Smart idea😊