Shop Tour & Channel Talk: (Subscribers ONLY)

[@jamesvanhoose3132]

I don't comment much. But every time I do you do reply. That's amazing. You have one of the best KZbin channels out there. This video came out a little late today. I found myself checking the feed more times then I would like to admit. Great content. Great style. Great attitude. Add sponsored products to the channel if you want. This is a business. You need to provide. I'll be here. Waiting for the next upload. See you next week.

[@digdrivediy]

Comments like this make me appreciate subscribers like you even more. Thanks for noticing that I was late with the upload. Thanks for all the continued support James!

[@andyeder8666]

This channel was a great find for me, so much of the content is relatable. It's great to see how someone else utilizes many of the same things and is willing to share them for all to see. The Firewood processing, heating with it, the older Deere L&G & compacts, Ford trucks, an endless array of home projects. Great video content that was presented with your attention to editing/ video quality. Please keep going with your same format and looking forward to what you share in 2022! All the best to you and your family from MN!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much Andy! I'm glad you found it and I appreciate you watching.

[@danielrapoza8468]

Neil, I loved your shop tour. Thank you for sharing. When i briefly saw the garage door, i immediately wanted to know more. I was so happy to hear you talk about it at the end. That is very cool & and it touched me with tenderness knowing it's full meaning. You have two beautiful daughters, and i love when they have cameos in your videos. That is special. Dan 😊

[@digdrivediy]

Hey Dan. Comments like this are my favorite. Thanks so much for the kind words and finding appreciation for the little things like that that I put in my videos that mean a lot to me. The girls just made another addition to the door this past Father's Day and I can't believe how quickly they're filling it up.

[@ChicagoGymRat]

Wow, as a dad 21:28 was really heart warming. Reminds me why us men work hard to love our families...

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks a lot. I really love it when people appreciate that part of the video.

[@tee-steel.0158]

I am somewhat new to your fallowing. I am 65 and raised 3 wonderful children. They are all adults now. Built on, love, truth and use your blessing and talents to help others. Good or bad I am always blessed. Love your shop and your family. Just forced to retire and still love to work. Steel, wood, what ever the good lord will give me strength to do. YOU sir give me motivation and happiness with every video. I love shearing my knowledge with others. And learning new ways to get things done. Thank you so much. Terry Johnson. Friends call me TJ ❤

[@digdrivediy]

Hey TJ, I'm glad to have met you here in the comments! I appreciate the kind words and that you're willing to share some of your story with me as well. Thanks so much for checking out my videos and hopefully you can continue to find them enjoyable.

[@sshaw4429]

I’m a 68 year old woman, who LOVES a good shop. I’m also a tool girl. I also do all the yard work. You just never know who likes what. ❤❤❤❤

[@DirtPerfect]

agree 100 present on the sponsors keep up the good work

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much Mike and really appreciate all the support you have provided too. Happy New Year!

[@crookedrowfarm6100]

I love your channel!! Just a normal guy doing normal stuff and teaching along the way. You keep being you!!

[@digdrivediy]

That's it in a nutshell! Thanks for watching!

[@C-M-E]

I know exactly why, given the time (and sometimes I do, health issues keeping me from my own massive Project List) binge anything that looks interesting that comes up on the sidebar with your channel logo: it's relatable, exceptionally well-produced, you obviously have a passion for it, but most of all, you are a genuine Good Neighbor kind of guy. By that, I mean you're wholesome yet infectious that I'm always curious to see what you're working on/sharing with your audience. I actually started listing what Good Neighbor really meant to me, but as a reformed author and you being a smart fellow, I'm sure you know what values are dying out in America that I love seeing on your channel. TLDR: don't change a thing! Consequently, there's a handful of channels I'm putting on a shortlist for our next product launch, and I'd be genuinely honored if I could add you to the list, but me being me, it won't release until it's as good as it can possibly be. It's one of those spin-off things that ended up being so interesting for the Million in 1 Uses kind of deal that it's taken over primary development around here. Anyway, I'm not looking for exposure unless it's earned, we're a small family company so I can't/won't shower you in freebies, but a pint sample can is very doable. Don't know if you've set up a PO Box yet, but it seems a common item that a lot of youtubers who accept freebies from subs or whatnot will offer up from time to time before they get too big and need to rent out a warehouse 😁 At risk of being extraordinarily long already, I wish you the best of future success and will enjoy your passion projects before this channel blows up. (Afterwards also, naturally, but with size you'll have to hire a PR person to monitor your comment section. The trivialities of being too good at something, eh?)

[@digdrivediy]

Well I appreciate this comment very much. Thanks for such a thoughtful take on things and yes; I feel as if I have a sense of what traits are dwindling in neighbors across America. That community pride and togetherness is still out there, we're just not t seeing enough of it. Thanks for the consideration of being included in your product launch. I am intrigued to know more for sure. I don't foresee my channel getting too big anytime soon, but I'll be glad to help out other small business owners in any way that I can. You can find me via snail mail at: PO. Box 137 Harlan, IN 46743 Thanks for the great comments and for following along with the silly stuff I record.

[@C-M-E]

@@digdrivediy Can't guarantee when that may show up, we're still trying to figure out if it pertains to hazmat requirements even though it shouldn't, but if one day next spring a small can in a square box shows up with suspicious labels from Texas, give it a chance before calling the bomb squad. 😉 Long story shortish, I was working with a small team to fabricate stronger composite jet engine parts right before Covid hit and wiped out our project. I continued working on stuff at home and ended up with this spin-off product that every time I test it on something, I find a new use for it. It'll come with fairly thorough paperwork, but it's primarily designed as an additive for strengthening anything that can be mixed (concrete and 3d printing resin have responded phenomenally above expectations thus far) or painted, and as a side benefit, it doesn't corrode under extreme heat (just discovered it also reverses rust to a point last month!)

[@Jonnysjunkgarage]

Your channel is 1 of 10 or so I have followed religiously the last year or so. We are cut from the same cloth and even have some of the same projects on the back burner. It’s great too see others with the same mindset and interests, sometimes that’s all that’s needed to help progress a project. Think we need a video of that jack rebuild/ repair! Lol

[@digdrivediy]

Wow! That really makes a guy feel good! Thanks for following along Jonathan!

[@stevecraig3004]

You are the backbone of America. Keep up the good work and best of luck in 2022 and beyond.

[@ke6bnl]

I have the markings on the garage side door of my 4 kids hight as they grew up in our home. All on there own and married. About 37 years in thus place. Good memories love the garage door.

[@digdrivediy]

Just makes it extra special.

[@briancasebolt3209]

Iowa guy here, this is my favorite channel !! You and entire family are so inspiring and close not ❤ always a team effort. Video of shop door memories of your girls, teared my eyes, May you continue building a Beautiful farm, home, dreams, Ya All are a inspiration to all of us that take great pride in our farms. Iowa Friend, Brian Casebolt

[@digdrivediy]

What a touching comment. Thanks so much Brian. I really appreciate your support and viewership. My girls just added another addition to that door this past Father's Day. Take care!

[@HilltopProduce]

Great video! Really nice shop, I really like your content keep up the good work!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks a lot Jason! I appreciate it.

[@PatrickWagz]

I like the Shop. I *love* the doors. All 3..... the driver's door off the demolition car, the door going into your Office from your parents' house, and the overhead door that Ella and Eva put their hand-work to. Cool stuff.

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Really like your channel Neil, keep up the great content , always something interesting.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks a lot Nick!

[@nickpersenaire4443]

I don't comment on much, but was sent over by watch Wes work and Dirt perfect about a year or so ago.

[@digdrivediy]

@@nickpersenaire4443 Man, I never get tired of hearing that. 👍🏻

[@lubyjr65]

Fan of your videos. Liked the garage tour and loved the drawings on the garage door.

[@allenpatterson5546]

I don't comment on many videos on KZbin and no other KZbin channel besides yours have I watched every single video. My wife and two young boys watch your videos along with me every week. You do great work with all your projects and your videos and editing are great as well. I really like how you seem to highlight your family and show how important your wife and daughters are to you. You guys are a great team! Beautiful shop and homestead by the way. Your place and projects around your place have inspired and given me many ideas for own place while maintaining it and doing yard work on the 2.5 acre yard. I only have a 24x40 shop that tends to get very messy and unorganized during my small projects but also hope to do a better job of keeping it clean this year. Also hope to get it insulated in the future. Keep up the good work in 2022 as I know you will! Also don't worry about what viewers think about you promoting a product or using something in a video a manufacturer has sent for you to test. It's your channel so do what is best for you and your family. If it helps fund you putting out this great content I don't have a problem with it!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much for the great comment Allen. I think the world of my wife and girls so that won't be hard to keep up moving forward. I appreciate viewers like you and all the support. Thanks for watching.

[@gtomo7904]

Great video Neil. Love the Father's day door. Man, that radio, I remember that when it was new... Good stuff and thanks for sharing.

[@digdrivediy]

Hey guys! Thanks for checking it out. Yeah, that radio has some miles on it. I had to screw the CD lid closed cause it wouldn't stay latched but I didn't need that screw anymore :) Thanks for watching!

[@candycrusher45]

Neil, I found your channel maybe 1-2 weeks ago and have been watching your collection ever since. You are great on camera and have excellent editing skills. I am absolutely not opposed to any in video sponsorships. We all do what we have to do to. Everyone else does this, so it won't be unexpected to the average KZbin viewer. Peace.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks! Really appreciate it!

[@GeorgePelaez-g7b]

Neil, thank you for sharing your life story along with all the fascinating stories and projects you tackle! You truly are an inspiration to me! God bless you and your family ~ from a very loyal viewer George Pelaez

[@jerryg.9655]

I love your door with the kids drawings! very cool!!

[@ChicagoGymRat]

Hey buddy, loved the shop tour. I'd love to have a pole barn home shop like this someday too. Love the down to earth natural style. Best wishes!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed and I really appreciate you watching.

[@default9740]

I’ve been dipping into your channel more and more lately. I have a small property, with a small tractor & a decent shed. Thinking of an excavator (“digger” here in New Zealand), and off course a dump truck, neither of which I need. Anyway, I like your manner Neil. As many others have said, very relatable. Thanks for making your content for us. Cheers, Tom

[@default9740]

Oh yeah, and a couple of things. Love the Fathers Day door, and please don’t “Kill Bill”!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much Tom. I'm very humbled to have someone else watching from New Zealand. Hard to imagine for me really :) By the sounds of it, you and I would get along just fine! Good luck with all that stuff you don't need ; ) I think you'll find you won't know how you got along without them! Take care and thanks for watching!

[@kr69idi]

Found your channel about 6 months ago? I really enjoy what you do, the garden tractors, diy, shop content, family life, it's all things I do myself and you do a great job of sharing it. I like that you don't put out videos just to make videos... it's always much better when there is a purpose. It gets old when other channels make videos that feel like there isn't a purpose other than getting people to click. As far as product advertisement goes, I don't mind it as long as it's not over the top. Keep doing what you've been doing, I always look forward to your new videos. I wish you well with '22.

[@digdrivediy]

That is great feedback. I feel the exact same way as I've watched a few others where I felt it was a bit forced. Personally I would rather have quality over quantity but unfortunately KZbin rewards you more for the latter. I hope I can still sustain with just doing purposeful videos so I value your thoughts on that. Thanks a lot Keith and Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@carlmottola5611]

Neil, I just watched this. I watched your entire video series on the JD318 with my now 3yr old son. He’s a tractor fan for life, and I’m sure I’ll end up with one for him in the future. The videos are great. Keep up the good work

[@MichaelTJD60]

Thanks for the shop tour! You have a very nice building there. I would like to build a similar building someday, but with taller doors to fit semi trucks and larger farm tractors.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks a bunch Michael. It works for me and the 12' doors have let me get about everything I want inside. Appreciate you watching!

[@littlejason99]

6:20 I have a similar style filing cabinet that I store my power tools in too, it was a CL freebie! It's nice to keep tools out of plain view when the garage doors are open.

[@mikesmith9926]

Neil, loved the shop tour. I watched you on your episode with Tractor Tim with Tim and became a subscriber before the video ended. Your videos are entertaining, educational and often times inspiring. I know each video takes a lot of time and effort to create, edit and finalize. I want to thank you for making them. I look forward to them every week. I hope 2022 is a great year for you and your family.

[@johndavis7273]

Me too, that is where I heard of you Neil!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much Mike. I owe a big debt of gratitude to Tim and Christy for helping me get that exposure. I appreciate the kind words and for sticking around to watch more after the TTWT video. Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@owentimo]

That's how I found DDD as well. The Huge Oak tree that fell with TTWT, right?

[@zepha900]

Gday from Australia!! Nice “Man Shed” as we call them here down-under! Not sure the heating system is something we need here but having an Air-conditioned shed would “spoil a man” for sure! Love what you do and thanks for sharing it with the world.

[@tylerhusted5828]

Love the content Neil, post some more firewood material! We love watching the constant firewood endeavors. Much love from Michigan!

[@digdrivediy]

You're in luck Tyler! I just spent all week with a firewood processor! That video coming soon!

[@jd1029]

Thanks for the content on organization and the motivation to improve. I'm on a mission at end of this year to get much more organized. Please get a railing on that mezzanine! As I have gotten older I don't like slip and fall hazards. Blessings!

[@scottbillings3677]

Hello Drum Brother!!! Had to find the video with the music explanation. New viewer but had seen the gear in the background once so took a few minutes to sniff out your video on it. Cover band and church drummer here. Been doing it a long time and it makes a great hobby AND it's how I met the love of my life. She's piano, vocals, guitar player/teacher so music brought us together. Keep drumming!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much! Great to hear from you!

[@gabrielchristopher9625]

I think you’re on the right track with sponsors. If it fits the channel, then by all means go for it. Give us your honest take on any products you do share. Thanks for the shop tour. Love the old toys.

[@digdrivediy]

Really appreciate it Gabe! I'm a sucker for old toys. They all have character even if they're "junk"!

[@trevercoster]

Thanks for the insights. Just bought 40 acres on the Calif/Oregon border and am figuring out this homesteading thing. Your channel has been a great help.

[@digdrivediy]

Really appreciate that! Best of luck with your build! Happy New Year!

[@lendevonuk5479]

Hi Neil, this is the first time I have really watched your channel, and what a very pleasant surprise. Good content, and well presented! Keep up the good work. Len (Devon 🇬🇧).

[@digdrivediy]

This is my favorite type of comment. I'm so glad you enjoy the channel Len. Thanks for the message and thanks for watching!

[@rickrankin5878]

I love the door that your girls have expressed themselves on. Good job dad😉

[@johngianopoulos6668]

I enjoyed this video Neil. I always like to see into utility buildings & shop. Yours is quite personalized! And quite connected to your family and even your community. Thanks for a great start to my day.

[@digdrivediy]

You bet John. Thank you for watching!

[@KetterHomeImprovements]

The last 30 seconds... Que the water works. That's one Proud and Loved Daddy.

[@jamesmosteller724]

Love the content, keep it up, on your timeline, not ours :) and for product reviews - I completely agree with your plan. Use products that you like and work for you and showcase them, and don’t show products that you don’t like!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks James!

[@tjhaywood1980]

Keep up the good work with the videos. I look forward to your videos every Sunday and I was getting worried that we were not going to get a video this Sunday.

[@digdrivediy]

I really appreciate it! Better late than never; right! :)

[@donaldshields2483]

I just found your channel and I enjoyed watching you fellas do with the wood and some tree work and I want on a fan of you too so I will be watching I’m laid up right now I’m 84 years old in a week ago I slipped on the ice and broke my ankle yeah and I’m trying to get it healed up my hobby is a Amateur RadioAnd my radio room is downstairs and I can’t get to it because of my injuries keep up the good work

[@digdrivediy]

Hey Donald! Sorry to hear about your ankle. Get healed up soon; alright?! Thanks for finding my channel. I hope you continue to enjoy it. Neil

[@tripodds]

Thanks!

[@digdrivediy]

Wow! Thank you Scott. Really appreciate that so much!

[@ProjectsWithPaul]

Awesome shop especially the garage door artwork. You inspire me to do better on my own channel. Thanks for the tour, Neil.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks a lot Paul!

[@bhepner1]

Nice shop and it’s full. I like the history of drawings on the door. Sweet touch. Just keep doing what you’re doing. Take us along with your projects. “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it”. Thanks for sharing.

[@digdrivediy]

That's right! And thanks so much Bob for all your supportive comments. I'm very grateful to have dedicated viewers that seem to enjoy what I'm doing. Happy New year!

[@doughadley9448]

Great Video Neil. I for one, have total trust in any products you say are good because you don't wear us out with a bunch of them, the Garage door made me smile, If you ever do leave that door goes with you for sure!!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Doug. Yep, I'm gonna look silly buying a new door to take an old one with me but I'm willing for sure! Thanks for being a great supporter of the channel! Happy New Year!

[@windyriverfarm3562]

I found many other uses for my shop at my house. My girls love to ride there bikes and play in it. Also it’s a place to hang out with friends. I like your videos keeping it real and give real life issues and successes.

[@digdrivediy]

Oh yes. My shop serves many uses other than working on things and I'm very thankful for it. Just a great place to hang out and ride scooters. Been known to play some catch in there too during the winter.

[@attaat]

I love watching your channel. You are down to earth, honest and keep it simple so we mere mortals can understand 😊. AS to the sponsors and products, heck, why not. So long as your opinion of them is as honest as you usually are then it will benefit us all. One thing I would say though, keep time set aside for the family. Kids are fun and they will grow up all to quickly. Don't miss a second of their lives. Best of luck for 2022 to you and your family Neil, and to everyone on here too. Andy Sheffield, England

[@digdrivediy]

Very good advice Andy. I always try to make my kids priority. They do grow up too fast.

[@danielwalker1398]

You sir, are a gentleman! Love your videos and the channel! Keep it up!!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much.

[@natekoets8646]

Just tripped across one of your videos and watched a few more. Looked up Harlen Days, because my wife and I always love a good local festival, and it looks like you may be a couple counties over. I will be keeping an eye out for this years festival. Loved the shop tour!

[@digdrivediy]

Awesome! We enjoy our little festival quite a bit. First weekend in August (Aug 4,5,6, 2022). Thanks for checking out the videos Nate!

[@derekriddell2838]

I enjoy your channel and look forward to the weekly uploads. The sponsorship opportunities are cool, where I get a bad taste in my mouth is with the merch pushes for 1/4-1/3 of every video that some other creators do daily. Keep up the good work!

[@richardsaxton5201]

Another great video and a great channel. I originally clicked on one of your videos because I had just purchased a John Deere 755 and you were reviewing one of the two that you own. I quickly became a subscriber. I appreciate your “down to earth” style and your excellent format and editing quality. Keep up the good work!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks a lot Richard. Greatly appreciate the support and kind words.

[@michaelmcguire3983]

Another great video! Your humility definitely shows through! Product reviews are part of the process so keep evaluating because we trust your insight! Oh and thanks for helping Rob with my Christmas present! We intended to get over and watch the firewood processor in action but our project took longer than anticipated Take care my friend

[@digdrivediy]

Always appreciate it Mike! You going to be ready to come down and be my drone pilot for videos soon?

[@michaelmcguire3983]

@@digdrivediy I hope so hopefully I’ll get to that level soon

[@timothymiller3565]

Great video and merchandise is a great idea. I'm glad you're gonna continue to produce videos. Love to watch them and I'm always waiting for a video to post. Much love from Virginia.

[@aaronburford5701]

You got everything you would EVER need! Your shop is impressive....Mcgyver of KZbin!

[@sailnut55mc43]

Thanks for the tour Neil, I've got shop envy now! :) I too need to take time to reorganize my shop so I can better use it, your video has inspired me to get er done. Looking forward to seeing more in 2022! Don McD.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Don!!!

[@willdavidsonakawd3062]

Neil i'll be honest i came for the boiler and fire wood videos but what ive gotten since has been helpful and you have always put out amazing content. thank you for an amazing 2nd half of 2021 for me but i cant wait to see what you have going on in 2022. the shop tour was amazing and love it all. if you have another meet up im gonna try and get there because you are such a genuine human as it shows thru your videos. as far as the sponsors i'd say keep doing as you have been cause we all like products that can be used and not be a waste of money!! with the hats, they would be a score with me as i wear a lot of different hats all the time!! thanks again

[@digdrivediy]

Hey Will! Thanks for the great comment and feedback. I'm glad you stuck around even for the non-firewood stuff. I just spent all week with a firewood processor so there is more of that to come! Hope you have a great 2022 and hopefully we'll see you in the comments!

[@skylarkovack2561]

Another awesome video with perfect editing. 👍 Your shop is amazing and that shop door is definitely a keeper ❣️ about the sponsors, your channel your call and I agree with your current logic on sponsorship! 👏👍

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Skylar!

[@keithporter1591]

Neil, Thanks for taking the time to do this year end wrap up, and soliciting feedback. Keep up with the content the way that you do and on a schedule that works for you. I enjoy the professional quality of your videos and how they are intertwined with family and your work situation. As a practicing agronomist, I have to say my favorite was your "Day Job" video! I always learn from your videos on how I can apply to what I want to do. Have a great 2022!

[@digdrivediy]

Awesome Keith! I was like hearing from up here in the world of a Grammy. Happy New Year!

[@BADD400]

Very nice shop you have. Love the Pearl drumset

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks!

[@garciafamilyfarms]

I loved the shop tour! Your shop is set up very similar to mine. I enjoy your channel very much. I think you should continue to show sponsored videos to an extent. Only show things that pertains to your channel/life. My Grandfather always told me: "once you get where your going, don't forget where you've been" I like the fact that you stay true to your channel and everyday life and not be someone or something your not. I look forward to 2022 and what it has in store for DDD. Keep up the great work Neil!

[@digdrivediy]

That's a great comment Travis so thanks for that. I like your Grandfather's mantra! I'm thankful for the upbringing I've had which I think will always hold me true to my roots. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Fehal94]

One of the best KZbin channels, the quality of the videos, the content and you as a person make up the channel. I am looking forward to many new videos this year. Greetings from Germany ☺️

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Felix. Love hearing from our friends in Germany!

[@Hilltopangler]

I think you should do a video of the band. Or at the very least a drum solo. I think the garage door timeline is a great idea. As for sponsors, I'm happy to know you'll only promote the things you'd use. Happy New Year!

[@digdrivediy]

I may do a band video some day but never felt it was a good fit for most of the content here. I'm really not a great drummer so a solo would probably not be exciting for anyone! :) There is a video on my channel of us setting up an outdoor stage and you can see the band up close. Thanks for the great feedback and thanks for watching!

[@cogentdynamics]

I love your content always but your shop is great! Mine is much smaller at 26 x 38 yet similar “density”. Watching tools, utilization and organization is some of my favorite subject. Thanks!

[@owentimo]

It seems my whole garage is the version of your "Carousel of Good Intentions!" HAHAHA. Thanks for the tour, you've given me some good ideas to get myself organized. May God continue to Bless you and your family.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks a lot. Best of luck with that organizing. It's always a challenge for me to keep it up.

[@aaroncallaghan5517]

Neil thank you for all the work you put into your videos. I'm from Ireland and only discovered the channel today but have spent the day binge-watching your content and love it. Looking forward to your content throughout 2022!

[@digdrivediy]

So glad you found the channel Aaron! So cool to think you're watching in Ireland. Thanks so much for watching!

[@davestasts1173]

One thing you need are safty railings on the staircase and the loft.

[@Erik-pr2rf]

i road a Honda 3wheeler when i was like 1st or 2nd grade and SURVIVED it was a awesome ride

[@tonynieuwlandt1290]

So, I posted "first" earlier because I just wanted to do that once. I look forward to our Thursday night "practice nights" in your shop. Each week we get a peek at the upcoming video, we talk about new ideas, I love being a part of that with you. I love it when you throw in old footage of the good ole' days, Grandpa and Grandma. Each Sunday I check my phone multiple times just waiting for the notification of your video. On the day of the power outage I thought to myself "somethings wrong" no video. I know it's a lot of work, but keep doing what you're doing, if you need to cut down on the editing time, understandable, you're creating something that can be looked at and remembered forever. Thanks Neil.

[@digdrivediy]

I always appreciate all your support Tony! You're a Good cousin!

[@jacksoncollins9709]

Neil, I love your shop! It’s pretty sweet. I really enjoy watching your videos it instantly makes me happy watching you do your things. I hope to see some things with your garden tractors in 2022! If you reply, that would make my day, glad to see another video from you.

[@digdrivediy]

I'm glad you enjoy watching Jackson. Thanks for leaving me a comment and have a great weekend!

[@hollandduck79]

from the Netherlands thanks for the video Neil . nice shop tour and explanation video and what a nice personal touch from the Girls . Happy new year and a safe and Healthy 2022 to you and Mrs.Koch and the Girls . Sincerely Hollandduck from the Netherlands

[@andymehl7994]

Neil, great video. I find you to be informative and entertaining. You hit the nail on the head as for sponsors/embedded products. If you think that it fits with your channel, i.e. the work boots, booster pack, headlights; especially if it something you would have done anyways, then by all means, include it on the channel. Many of us are looking for honest reviews of products that are out there, so we don't just spend our money blindly. I just recently found you looking for content related to John Deere garden tractors, so I am all about that, but your other content is great as well. Looking forward to more great stuff over 2022.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks a lot Andy. I'm glad you find the other video topics worth watching as well. I love the JD tractor videos but I have my fingers in so many other interests that well... I gotta mix it up a bit! Thanks for the feedback on the sponsored products. I think it sounds like most guys feel the same way I do. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!

[@LeArtisan]

Regarding sponsors only you can make the choices, if you feel uncomfortable pushing a particular product for whatever reason, people will pick up on it. Heated shop, very nice.

[@digdrivediy]

Good advice. Thank you!

[@bobwatson9290]

Love your channel, projects, and presentation. You exemplify everything my wife and I loved about our time living in Indiana. I wish we still lived there (except for winter lol). Keep up the good work.

[@digdrivediy]

Thank you very much Bob. That's a very nice comment.

[@livedlearnedDIY]

I love your honestly and your content. Keep up the great work. Have a great year!

[@WhatsupwithMike]

I just recently found your channel, and subscribed shortly after. I really enjoy your content, it reminds me a lot of when I was growing up and projects that my dad and I would tackle. Hoping one day to have a nice shop like yours to make memories in with my kids too and tackle more projects. Keep up the great work, your living the dream!!

[@digdrivediy]

I really appreciate the nice comment Mike. I don enjoy hanging out in the shop with my kids and other family members. I feel very fortunate. Thanks for letting me share it with you.

[@gliderider7077]

I’ve noticed the door in the past, love that they do that for you.

[@digdrivediy]

I really do too. Thanks Gliderider!

[@Steve_Wojo]

Neil, As a previous subscriber commented below, I first saw you on TTWT and subsequently gave your channel a look ! Quickly became a subscriber and have been hooked ever since. I love how you entwine the family aspect with your content. As a subscriber, I appreciate any product promotion where you think there is valve to us subscribers. Keep up the great work, especially your cinematography skills. All the best in 2022. I'll be watching.

[@digdrivediy]

Very glad to have you and thanks for the kind words and support. I'm grateful to TTWT for the help in reaching a bigger audience. Have a great New Year and hope to see you in the comments in 2022!

[@unclealansyard5176]

Thanks for the tour. It's always neat to see how other have things laid out or organized. Keep up the great work!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Alan!

[@MattFoushee]

Thanks for the tour. I hope to see you in Louisville next time, perhaps at Equip or sooner.

[@digdrivediy]

That would be great!

[@sshaw4429]

Dream garage…..just was looking at the Harbor Freight system today…..my garage is organized like yours. Nice.

[@peterblades202]

Thanks for the tour Neil very interesting. I like your channel because you are so natural with it and show it just like it is. Try to watch your videos as soon as I can but time difference to here in UK means sometimes late but you always reply. Appreciate that you don't overpost and yes shorts would be good. Sponsors you seem to have right level and approach. Thank you so much for taking the time to show your world. Happy New year

[@digdrivediy]

I'm glad you check them out Peter! Nice to hear the feedback about not overposting too. I always worry I should be doing more.

[@texasproud3332]

Shop tour great gives a subscriber a glimpse of some of the behind the scene aspect I appreciate and look forward to your videos so keep them coming brother

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks for that and I really appreciate all your supportive comments. Hope you have a great 2022!

[@ChrisSipes]

Thanks for the inside look of the shop. I personally appreciate all the effort and time you put into your videos and it’s a weekly highlight to watch them. I think products are great if you think they are good quality and useful. I’ve learned about many products from KZbinrs and has made my life better because of it. Keep the great content coming and let us know how we can continue to support you Neil!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Chris!

[@JasonWorksAlot]

I love that garage door idea! May have to do it as well in the future

[@digdrivediy]

Honestly, probably my favorite thing in the shop.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thats a awesome shop definitely got to take the door if you move priceless! Happy New Year pal 💪🏼

[@digdrivediy]

Honored to have the Dirt Boss in da house! Thanks a lot Mike. This shop certainly works for me and what I do although it could stand to be twice as big maybe :) Happy New Year Bud!

[@mndak76]

Great you tube channel! Your honesty comes across in the videos. Sponsors … agree. Once per week video- perfect schedule Thanks again !

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Matt!

[@shanesherwood343]

Awesome video gave me some great ideas for my future shop thanks for all the videos in 2021 looking forward to 2022 videos

[@TXRED2000]

I love a shop with a story in every corner.

[@pjtv995]

I too am a sub that rarely comments but I just wanted to say I love the channel and everything you do. One of my favorite parts of your channel is the family element that you bring into it. Keep up the great work I continue to look forward to your uploads!

[@digdrivediy]

I love hearing that people appreciate the family aspect. I really like getting to include them in the videos and my girls enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

[@pdmanfarm3520]

Dude, this was extraordinarily interesting. Thanks for letting us have a peek into your life in greater detail. You can tell a lot about a man by what he keeps on his storage shelves.😁

[@digdrivediy]

Ha! So true!

[@chrisa2061]

Thanks Neil. Like you, I like to ‘save’ to old family tools and other things for my shed (I’m Australian). I also spend time asking my father about the backstory. Over time I’m sharing these stories with my four sons. It’s how they learn.

[@digdrivediy]

That is exactly right! I really try to soak it up and pass it on when appropriate. Great insight and thanks so much for watching! (Love hearing from Australia too)

[@MrDewilley]

Great channel. Appreciate the time it takes to put a video together. Really enjoy the wood boiler and John Deere content.

[@digdrivediy]

Thank you very much Doug!

[@charleskirby9190]

Neil you are a salt of the earth kind of person. I think your content is always interesting and your camera work/editing is excellent. Keep doing what you are doing and I know we will all enjoy being along for the ride!

[@digdrivediy]

Very nice of you to say Charles. I'll try to keep on keeping on. Really appreciate you coming along!

[@markdavies9912]

We watch your channel because we know we can trust your judgment on what is interesting and how to showcase it. Personally, I don’t think you need anybody’s input to help you steer that. Thanks a lot for the content and a great new year to you and yours. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@digdrivediy]

Really appreciate that Mark. Happy New Year!

[@troyweyerstrass7312]

Neil, this might have been one of my favorite videos. You do a great job of editing, I find plenty of humor (intentional or not) and really enjoy the content you have created. The first video I watched was the unique tractor use with Tim. Wish you all the best and hope for great success with your channel. God bless and Best wishes!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks a lot Troy!

[@FloridaDeere]

Cool video Neil, your shop is amazing. I don't watch all your videos, I try but time is always limited, but I say that to say I didn't even know you sponsored anything. But I agree, having sponsors is cool I would imagine but you are right, it's gotta me something you would otherwise be using, otherwise you can lose credibility quick. I always look forward to your tractor and shop/building related material. I've said it before, you're a great story teller and editor as well, your channel will always shine. The editing does eat up a lot of time for sure, but I'm always impressed with your videos. I look forward to seeing more of your projects in 2022. Happy New Year.

[@digdrivediy]

Really appreciate it Don. I know you can appreciate the amount of time a guy can get wrapped up in this. Thanks for the great feedback and being a supporter of the channel. I know it's hard to watch a bunch of other KZbin when you're trying to make videos yourself. Happy New Year to you as well!

[@Erhorn300]

I always look forward to your videos. I watch lots of KZbin, and sometimes youtubers get too big for their britches and ruin their own channel with promotional items or things they are getting paid to show. I like the fact you never ask for subscribers or donations, i really do. Its nice that you usually respond to my comments, but I understand the day may come when you wont have time for that(which is fine, family comes first). Im looking forward to 2022 videos. I remember your garage door from previous videos, hopefully as your daughters age they remember how important that is to you and continue to draw you a picture every year.

[@digdrivediy]

I really appreciate that feedback on the sponsors and subscriber requests. I often wonder what people think of that. The KZbin "school of thought" says we're supposed to ask but I figure people know what to do so no need to beg. Thanks for the support and understanding in that regard. I hope those girls keep it up too. I'm gonna be hounding them come father's day even when they're "too old" to draw on Dad's door. :) Happy New Year!

[@dpyles9396]

I really appreciate HONEST product reviews ANYWHERE I can find them. Even better when someone incorporates those products they review into there own lives. There's a KZbinr called PROJECT FARM that does all sorts of product reviews and testing. I have watched 90-95% of all his videos. Please let us know of any products you have used and found to be "As Advertised"! I love the garage door panel as well. When my kids were very small my wife put up borders of wallpaper in their big bedroom. She gave the kids permission to draw anything they liked in between those borders. One of the most painful things I ever did was move out and leave that behind. Their drawings were actually on sheetrock between the borders. Probably could not have gotten away with taking them. KEEP UP THE GOOD AND HONEST VIDEOS.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much. Loved the story of your kids' drawings on the wall. It would be very tough to leave it all behind for sure. Thanks for the great feedback and appreciate you watching!

[@toolwarrior1773]

Ok, I am going to add my two cents. First off, LOVE the shop. I am still dreaming of a shop that big. A car lift should be next on your list. I suggest asking Kara for one for your birthday. I had to laugh when you said you heat the shop to 50 to 55. I would be freezing to death if it were that cold. I guess you folks are used to the cold over there. Also had to give ya a thumbs up when I noticed the type of frosty cold beverages you have in the Frige. Among the low carb beverages, that is the most drinkable. Red wine is better though......lol. I must have missed the tour of the wine cellar below the shop floor. As for the sponsors. I will be honest. I immediately become suspicious of any product that someone is pushing on their KZbin channel for exactly the reason you mentioned. This is why I like the approach that Project Farm takes. I would suggest that if you do want to showcase some products, go into it super honest as you mentioned. but to gain some street cred, I would want to see you try the item out for the fist time on camera so we can see your reactions and responses real time (no editing them out sir). If the item stinks, say so. I will make the commitment to do the same in the comments because folks need good honest reviews these days before spending their hard earned cash on things. I believe that a manufacturer has to have enough confidence in their product that they do tell you to be super honest on camera. If I were in their shoes, I would want honest negative feedback as much as the positive feedback because that will improve the product and address issues that are limiting their current sales. I have done beta testing for manufactures in the past so I know what they expect. It is not always what they got....at least from me, anyway. You already know I enjoy each and every video that comes out. Honestly, the longer they are the better. But I get that they are a time sink and we both know you already have your real priorities front and center in your life. I guess what I am trying to say is that I understand the need to cut back a little and respect that you are doing what you need to do and that you are doing your best to take care of your KZbin family too. For that I am very thankful. Happy new year, my friend! ps....I appreciate the fact that you are one of the rare few that does not beg for folks to like and subscribe after every video. I wish others on KZbin could understand that it just takes something away from the sincerity of the video to do that every single video. Its real simple. If folks got something out of what they viewed or or really enjoyed it, they typically will hit the like button to express that. So glad you already know this.

[@digdrivediy]

I've thought about a car hoist on multiple occasions. I've had the opportunity to buy one or two as well, but I just don't do as much of that work anymore. There are days when I would really want it I'm sure, but I like having the open space when I need it as well. 50 degrees feels cold at the beginning of the winter but then when it gets down to 0 outside then it feels tropical in the shop! It's too cold to sit around in at 50-55 but as long as you're moving then a hoodie is all you need to be comfortable; at least it is for me. I use the coffee maker in the shop more than the brews in the fridge. Mostly for company these days. I enjoy red wine very much though too! I really appreciate your feedback on the sponsorship stuff. That is good advice and I will certainly keep it in mind. That's why I never mentioned the Brunt boots. I felt I couldn't speak to how good or bad they were until I'd used them for a good bit. I didn't like them at first because they were so stiff but they're fine now. Also glad to hear you say you prefer not asking for subs and likes all the time. I think it is somewhat annoying! Happy New Year and thanks for being such a great supporter!