Heated Slab for the Seed Starting Room

[@carolepivarnik9316]

I have watched a number of channels of off-grid homesteaders, but holy cow, the scale of projects you two tackle is just a world apart! So much fun to watch things evolve! I love the cooking parts, always neat to see how you use the food you've harvested in delicious looking dishes.

[@annstewart1983]

I agree with you. These kids do it all and I trust them-not so sure about those others.

[@nankadutoit1635]

Yes they are truely amazing😮. I have just been wondering if your seedroom is going to be big enough😂. Stay safe and healthy❤

[@DiannaGrable-fm8jd]

They are two very intelligent people.

[@SagebrushRambles]

@@JZ-xu3vg So negative. They own more than this property and I get the impression that this is they lifestyle they chose.

[@josephknudsen6847]

I think they are thinking we'll into thr future and not just the now. It's a great investment while they are young enough to tackle what is going to be a great way to prepare for their future.

[@realalanwlutz]

❤ labor day surprise! Happy labor day Eric &Arielle. Love you both Alan&Maria from Indiana

[@the-reading-lemon]

I love that every time you build something, you celebrate by having your dinner right there at the building site. It's such a sweet thing. And I bet the seed room is going to be fantastic! Given the size of your planned greenhouse, I can't imagine you would be able to fit all the seedlings in your cabin anyway. Poor Eric would have been forced to sleep with the chickens otherwise!

[@eveningmeadow24]

That last sentence got me good. 😂😂🤣

[@bsalii]

Lol😅😅😅

[@MadModan]

I saw someone else say it on the last video but I want second the sentiment that I love how y’all never ask for likes and subs, you just share your adventures and lifestyle with anyone willing to watch. It’s quite refreshing that’s why I’ve been watching for about 4 years now. Keep it up!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thank you for tuning in over the years ❤😀

[@dilligaf3202]

I’m only 58 but when I grow up I want to be as strong and smart and brave as Ariel! You guys are an awesome team

[@ruthiemay423]

ARIELLE If you like them, be respectful and learn her name.

[@Lucario9d]

@@ruthiemay423put the wine down Ruthy Mae.

[@FIL357]

I have a Dutch friend. He speaks of people who have practical skills and those who plan and execute projects . He speaks of them having ‘golden hands.’ You both have ‘golden hands.’ 👍 Your impressive homestead development speaks of this. 😁Thank you for the enjoyable videos. Phil, Suffolk, U.K. 🇬🇧

[@lifgrenj]

Golden brains also.

[@diannebayley4644]

One thing that delights me about Arielle and Eric - they rarely say "I", it's always "we". The mark of special people. And your slabs look magic - well done A, E and cement truck guys.

[@smokey3333ful]

Absolutely the best videos on the tube.

[@LovesRock]

I love how Eric is continuously amazed by Pythagore 😂❤ Maths are a beautiful thing 👌🏻

[@Shasta1]

This seed room is gonna be a fantastic addition to your property. More room in the cabin, a nice dedicated area to start the seeds and in floor heating! I can’t believe all that you have accomplished since the move. GREAT JOB you two!

[@deloresserra6770]

For a young couple, IAM so amazed at how the two of you know and accomplish so much.

[@habakkuk4711]

As I watch you doing the myriad of things necessary to homestead in Alaska, I'm reminded of my Dad. He was a child of the Depression, raised in a red dirt farm in Georgia and grew up learning how to do everything. There was nothing he couldn't do with his hands and I see that in you two. He's been on to Glory for almost 40 years but he would have loved your channel. He was a bit disappointed in me that I chose a different life, but was a terrific father. God bless both of you

[@jbuehler00]

My dad was similar, but in Iowa. And even when he had his own family and a successful small business owning his private dental practice, he lived frugally and had a HUGE garden and had a canning kitchen in the basement and a cellar, but unfortunately my mom was not good about using the foods, so there were still items from the 90s in the 2000's. As an adult who enjoys gardening now, I wish I did that activity with my dad more often (aside from the required bean and raspberry harvesting we sometimes did as children).

[@jbuehler00]

His parents grew everything by hand, too, and lived so frugally. My grandma (his mom) had never been to a restaurant until she was in her 80s after getting remarried to a gentleman who was more metropolitan and knew the finer things in life; I'm so glad she was able to experience a more luxurious and carefree life before she passed suddenly. She was always scary growing up and she lightened up so much during her last years of life.

[@DiannaGrable-fm8jd]

I love hearing other people talk about their parents who were children during the depression. My parents were also and the stories they can tell you.

[@faithwalker5196]

I loved seeing Bandit stand on the cement like he was king of the castle. ❤️

[@sandielefant8258]

I love how thoughtful you are about building your future home. I love watching how you live such full lives in Alaska!!

[@kprairiesun]

Don't you want a cement sidewalk going into it?

[@antoniocarlossilvestresoar9823]

Muito bonito o que voceis fazem é um casal querrero Brasil

[@ceceliacampbell7838]

I enjoy watching you two seems like yall really enjoy your wonderful life. Would have been so nice if my husband would have liked that kind of life. We have the land. ❤ Love watching fishing and hunting too. Watching yall from Berry Alabama. Yall keep doing what your doing cause we sure love watching. ❤ 😊 God bless you both.

[@fayepotts3279]

You two make it look so easy! I know it’s a lot of hard work, but it’s your work ethic, you do it because you enjoy the life style you have chosen. It’s a beautiful thing to behold. Thank you both for taking the time to video it. 🙏🏻☺️.

[@bryanbarefoot2759]

The trowel you used on the edge that has a curved side, you are to push it down on the side a slide it back and forth to create a smooth curved edge. When you put a chalk line down on concrete you spray it with clear enamel paint so it don’t wash off.

[@helenl7516]

I love how Bandit decided to help out with a stress test, standing RIGHT in the middle of the drying concrete 😂😂! Teamwork makes the dream work! Great job!

[@btb6011]

I checked my texts on my phone to see if I was invited to dinner.......SUPER BUMMED!!!!! The place is looking great.

[@kurtwookie7585]

This is going to sound cheesy but I look forward to seeing your work every week! You guys make me wish I was 30 years younger so I could accomplish half of what you do!

[@joannaoreilly8372]

I hope you guys know what an inspiration you are. The planning and hard work you have put in creating your infrastructure is simply awesome. I’m so excited to see what happens next! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪💪💪

[@tenneyconstruction7323]

Concrete will always crack joining two slabs together. Its called a cold joint. but you did it correctly by adding the rebar to one another. Typically its at 2 ft on center. Been following for along time now . Love the videos!

[@robert7365]

wenn ich Euch so zusehe, bekommt man Appetit , denn ihr macht immer köstliche Speisen.

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

This is going to be such a happy place, full of light and life. I can't wait to see it unfold.

[@maryellensunflowergirl8132]

Wow nice job guys. The floor looks amazing. I'm so happy for your seed room. No more plants in the house.

[@jeanenad1146]

Hello Arielle & Eric. Regarding your ginger. Well done. Here in Queensland Aust. I grow ginger. I get so much that I have worked out a way to preserve it. Scrub and scape off any brown skin, slice up with a mandolin into thin slabs, place in a sterilised glass jar and cover with a heavy pickling brine ( salt only - no spices) I keep it in the fridge. Every time you need ginger, take a pieces out and process as desired for cooking. Lasts for ever. We love your videos and look forward to every progress.

[@tangobravo8889]

Eric and Arielle are a classic example of successful. How do you become successful? You work at it and make it happen.

[@melonyrichards937]

I agree with so many of these comments you two are just the best. You work so well together as a team. You have accomplished so very much and your little celebration every time you do something is so special. I am so happy that I found your page long ago. I have watched every single one of your videos and some a couple of times . I get excited when I see a new one posted as I'm sure a lot of people feel the same way. I wish you both nothing but happiness and prosperity forever and always. Thank you for all that you do to bring us awesome videos.

[@rolandromak]

YES :) we feel the same :)

[@tonip.3251]

I never tire of seeing your beautiful chickens! It’s a treat to get to see them.

[@francisbarbeau1862]

Great Job!! I can't wait to see the progress and finished Greenhouse!! You2 are a hell of a Team!

[@jhance2573]

I absolutely love every time you post. Could you please build a cool table and sit down when you eat? You deserve to sit down at the end of your hard day!

[@bruceg5729]

I will go back to the other video I was watching, yours are a Must Watch🤓

[@guslonesomedove]

Loved the picture of the geese starting their journey South.

[@barbarabarker6753]

"Shove it in there Aerial" I love the technical jargon! Well done.

[@kathyhaymore1213]

Absolutely incredible! So much needed extra space for your seedlings ❤ remember to love on Bandit as he wont be around forever 😊

[@ruthiemay423]

CONGRATULATIONS ON 800K SUBSCRIBERS !!! ❤❤❤ NOW LET'S GET 200K MORE...

[@robinmichelcavge9134]

Is there anything you two can not do???? I am in awe with each episode. Absolutely wonderful.

[@deedawson6074]

Waving from New Zealand 👋👋👋 this is exciting.

[@mariaowen3425]

You guys have came so far in one year- I can’t wait to see what you guys have in store for us in 2025 🎉- happy gardening season for 2024!

[@charlenegrady8781]

You two still amaze me. What a team you make. What a life you have. God bless you two. We love you. Looking forward to a trip out to the remote cabin❤️❤️🇺🇸

[@johnsutherland6322]

My favourite couple working together always makes me smile and chuckle at Eric funny man at times 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jesstill7833]

Same here I’m a fan of theirs no bling just hard yakka 💪🥩

[@januarytimberlake]

Can’t wait to see this build. Will be a game changer

[@smithlinda8901]

projects one by one completes plus the best cooking food dishes during your work are like a cherry on top of a cake every time you two are the best .

[@lindag4484]

This project, when finished, is going to be super! ...can hardly wait to see it in use!

[@shellderp]

you two are insane in the best way

[@staceyhazelett2397]

Next year is going to be epic! I mean you got so much done done this summer, even with all the projects, your garden did well.

[@jnash5137]

Congratulations on reaching 800K, I can't hardly wait to see 1M.

[@djmollenkamp4363]

A trick to using the chalk line is after you make your lines spray them with a can of clear spray paint. The water won’t wash away when you cut or it rains. This also works on wood if you are doing a layout and don’t want your lines to go away on your subfloor when you sweep and clean up at the end of the day

[@rosagurke]

Hi you two lovelies! Many greetings from Baden in Germany :-) I love your videos and can hardly wait to see the next one! Best wishes, Silke

[@wayupnort6271]

The thing I love and appreciate about you two is that you research and learn from your experience and progressively do nicer and nicer work with every project! Your homestead is turning into a well oiled machine that will allow you to thrive and that’s amazing! GREAT JOB and keep up the good work!

[@jimstephens9491]

When I was building Habitat houses the foundation slab was just like yours, except I used foam boards around the edge. This separates the ground temperature from the slab temperature. You can still put foam around the slab edge when the forms are removed.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We plan to add foam board 🙂 thank you!

[@dennismalcolm6620]

IF I HAVE TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT YOU GUYS IS THAT YOU EAT WELL AND HEALTHY FOODS ..ERIC YOU ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL WOMAN!!!..SHE IS ALWAYS UP TO THE TASK AT HAND ✋️ 💗 🎉..NICE SLAB ..YOU GUYS HANDLED IT LIKE A PRO ..THAT YOU ARE, YOU DID IT BEFORE 👏 🙌..

[@DennisBater]

Thanks for taking us on another adventure......

[@joanntucker2742]

You young people are so smart 👍👏 great job, like your video 🤗

[@wandagordon6453]

Always enjoy everything y’all build, work on & cook! Love you sweet people! Happy Labor Day! God bless y’all! 😀❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@renatev.7473]

Fabulous work, our master builders of Alaska. Be proud of yourselves!❤❤❤

[@janetkoball44]

A beautiful big slab for an interesting project. And the extra little slab is a very good idea too. It was fast work and is so fast to do. Thanks.

[@DenzLeeby-sl1jb]

So excited to see the seed room being built this year! You’ve really accomplished A LOT this summer! Whew! Can’t wait to see it finished & in use, feeding the greenhouse and garden - and yourselves. I continually marvel at how your construction skills are constantly evolving. My favorite vids are of you two building stuff, followed by the garden & chickens

[@tannenbaumgirl3100]

Your chickens have a good life with all the care you give them and treats you provide! Another great video!

[@miriamcollett7456]

That concrete smoothing is soooo satisfying to watch!

[@pamelam1500]

You two can achieve anything!! I’m loving the new homestead.

[@nomatrixdailypay]

Simply amazing! I love everything you two do! Such hard workers and just an all-around beautiful couple. Thanks for sharing your life with us! ❤

[@rogertemple7193]

Great to see y'all getting the seed growing room built and it is looking really great and hope you get it all done before cold weather begins take care and Thank Y'all.👍☕🇺🇲

[@bustersmith5569]

Its Bandt Approved !!!!👍👍👍

[@daves4391]

It’s a lot of work for two people to pour a slab that size, but if you tap the forms with a hammer before the concrete cures you can avoid the “honeycomb” on the outside edges. You can seal it with mortar if are worried. Ice can get in and crack the edge 😬 I always enjoy your videos 👍👍👍

[@joanoflondon]

I just have to say I enjoy all the videos. Big or small I feel the pride as you complete each one. I’m feeling motivated to get ready for winter. Most of my veggies are out and processed. Soon it will be time to plant my garlic then dream about spring. Still harvesting tomatoes and huge sunflowers.. Keep well everyone!. Happy Labour Day.🇨🇦

[@georgieoldham8322]

Bandit is doing quality control!❤

[@jmartin5679]

Love and respect you guys 100 percent %! feel like i know you personally. Hope to meet someday, sorry about Bo. He was a trooper and as tough as you two are. much love. Joe Martin eldorado springs missouri.

[@Dripdiva1]

Your supervisor Bandit is liking the new shop and seed room 😎 the caribou stir fry looked yummy. Thanks for sharing

[@Larry-g9k]

Everything you two build turns out really nice great job

[@glennelson]

BIG CONGRATULATIONS on 800K subs!!! My favorite KZbin channel, hands down.

[@koololdster]

Wow! Building bosses and your meal looked so delicious. You guys are so talented! Thanks for sharing.

[@theaeroponictowerchannel]

You need a tower to go in that seed room. They use very little power and you could have fresh lettuce and herbs all winter. I grow with 8 of them in my heated garage to have fresh food all winter.

[@the_mum]

Can you explain a tower to me please, if you don't mind?

[@johnallenbailey1103]

It's a method of growing tall instead of wide. It's like a tower with holes in it up and down it to put seperate plants in but they all grow together. ​@the_mum

[@Oldtimer1.]

Outstanding videos each time, thank you both. Bill

[@connielikens3415]

It is fun watching you two finally getting that seed room going! Your dream has changed a little but , wow, what a great project coming to fruition!

[@VMc828]

❤your slabs look great. Looking forward to the next step now🙏🙂

[@marthagaluszka8888]

When Ariel started slicing that ginger I could smell it all the way to here, in Connecticut. Fresh ginger is addictive. Keep some on hand for ginger tea if you catch a cold.

[@marylouiseconte]

800K! 👏🎉🥰 So glad for you two hardworking and talented “kids.” 🥰

[@vickimurphy590]

Wow..almost up to 800k subscribers! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DavidSmith-bw3bk]

Your concrete work is excellent; You look so much more confident. Every bit of your channel is wonderful. It's hard enough to do the work; but with cameras having to be adjusted---Wow, you are amazing !! David and I really appreciate it. Lee

[@karinhusas1370]

Everything you do is so proper ! Solid people 👏👏From Norway 🇳🇴

[@Mike-p7e]

I love the way you guys build ,grow ,cook ,eat and have a lot of fun doing it .god luv ya!!!

[@lloydryan-e4l]

Well you started out novices and have become journeymen builders concrete finishers designers and all around Alaskans. Being from Oregon I'm really proud you came from here. I'm proud of you!!

[@mariezafonte6473]

You both continue to amaze us with what you are able to do. The research, time, and effort you put into all the projects shows in the successful outcomes. With you in spirit since you traveled to Alaska and look forward to each week.

[@Doogie_Causey]

The Quonson hut is turning out amazing

[@deanbrownell]

You two are amazing! I absolutely love watching all of the projects you guys tackle, and the progress you two are making on your property is so exciting. I always look forward to every video you put out. Your channel is most definitely one of my favorites to watch! Thank you for always putting out such great content.

[@deeanna5814]

I love that you celebrate achievements with delicious meals from things you’ve grown and hunted on the site of the achievement you’re celebrating.

[@dalejones4186]

To get the nice finish you need to use a jitter bug for concrete or a vibrating screed. This pushes the rocks down a little and brings the grout up which allows for a smooth tool finish.

[@jamesgaul3544]

You guys are beyond awesome. After showing us your project, you then showed us how to cook a great meal.

[@Kracker215]

I can only dream of what you two are doing, but what I most like is how well you work together, I'm single by choice but it would be so cool to have someone interested in the same things as me and do projects together.

[@martinerechtenstein6551]

Eric et Arielle vous faites une équipe géniale ❤❤❤❤❤et du tres bon travail de la part d un FRENCH 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@fariedroopen5441]

Wow just what i needed after a hectic work day.

[@Prozerge]

7:06 "I've got a smile on my face, and I've got four walls around me"

[@phantomframe]

Labor Day treat-getting to watch all of your labor! Can’t wait to see the seed room “grow” 😜

[@shanderela]

Everything you guys make looks so yummy even if Some of the ingredients make me question What in the world that would possibly taste like. Thank you for another wonderful Glimpse into your exciting life!

[@lisascott4314]

Awesome! So happy you got you a grow room and yall did it yourselves it's gonna be so useful for you yall once again did a great project🎉Hello Bandit!😊

[@nomorehate9176]

Think the Seed Room is going to look and feel glorious with the heated floor and all those windows! Can't wait to see it done!!

[@elizabeththomas8746]

You two are very empowering. Love the motivation and always strieving. Can't wait to see the seed house finished. As always your Gourmet food looks delicious!

[@tedhoenig3677]

Your channel is a wonderful bit on enjoyable, wholesome content. You show us the the process, the growth , improvements and challenges. I always look forward to your next "episode". I really hope you continue to grow the channel in a manner to fits you and your goals. Aloha from HI.

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

Yay😊😊....👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 hope that you can grow your meyer lemon and lime Bush. fingers crossed 🤞.

[@iartistdotme]

I know your excited to see rows of plant starts growing - so much easier to imagine when you have a floor in place. It looks amazing and you should be very proud of yourselves for this great new addition. So happy for you.