Snowstorm Incoming: Our Last Push to Be Ready Off-Grid!

[@FlyerPatty29]

As a septic pumping business and my husband being in the pumping business forever. Make sure you’re not putting any grease or oil of any kind down the drain when you wash your dishes. Wipe your pans out if you’ve been frying something that’ll help a lot.

[@debbiefaber1224]

Grew up with septic system and Grey water for kitchen sink and dishwasher. Had a separate Grey water for tub and washing machine. Worked for over 50 years...

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Never any grease we always wipe grease out

[@billelsener6192]

Off grid living appears not to be an “easy” life but rewarding because you get more control of your life. Necessities dictate and not a “SSOB”. Y’all stay warm. 😊

[@chipprice1174]

Mr Jay, Your vent pipe, needs a vent cap. Just to keep rodents and or insects from gong in, and finding their way up into your drains.

[@John-pn7bh]

When you were showing those beautiful morning shots, thanks for not including some stupid looped music, like almost everyone else does. I very much enjoyed those shots.

[@jimdelong949]

In my experience with plumbing I've always found that a vent pipe is needed. I'm glad yours is working for you. You may have seen that Cajun Country Living just removed a 3 yr old pad 11/2 thick that they poured over grass. It was good all the way through. Looks like those lean-tos on the pole barn really came in handy for storage. We got our first snow here in northeast Missouri 4 inches on November 30 I know that's nothing compared to what you get and the Lake Erie area just got. Do you plan on getting any chickens or any other livestock at any time. I know a homesteaders work is never done. But, watching you is so much fun. It may take a week or, a month or two. But, you get it done.

[@Bestman59]

God sure does show up and show out with those beautiful sunsets.

[@djrtime1398]

Nice aluminum pole from the solar tracker…it’s a Festivus Pole!!! Festivus for the rest of us, airing of grievances and feats of strength!

[@cue881-yo7kz]

The homestead looks very good. Not to make extra work for you, but, you may want to take the blower and try blowing some of the leaves off the road before it snows. Just to cut down on how slippery the road gets when the leaves get wet. Stay warm, stay safe and God Bless! Get the fire roaring and sit down and relax!

[@janschoonveld2692]

Thanks!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you for your kindness!

[@russellwatters5891]

I remember the "winter rush", all the chores needed to prepare for snow and freezing temperatures. 🥶 😅 Kudos to those that do off grid living that have to prepare! It's different from the preps made for those on grid. Gotta love what you're doing, 😊❤

[@NYCamper62]

@ 1:55 --> 10 minute showers! 👀 Nice to have a tractor around to help with chores. 👍

[@bobbycampbell9529]

The wood will for.m a fu gus between the bark. An the hard wood I had that problem I stopped burning anything g withbark on it Ya'll doing good. SEMPER Fi

[@marthaturki4891]

You guys do an awesome job at everything you do!❤️❤️🐾🐾. Feel better soon Jen. Everybody in the South has it! UGH🤦‍♀️

[@brendahogue5487]

Jay love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and Jen working on the homestead.

[@vam-34]

Thank you so much J&J for giving so much time to You Tube & making these videos. The shots of the sun going down across the landscape & reflecting on to the cabin were magnificent. I love that your cabin looks like it's been there forever., weathered over the years. Each season brings its own beautiful look to the property that quite captivating . Winter preparation is a lot of hard work, but I'm sure that is true of every season. Will you survive? Of course, you've already survived the past few winters... Great video!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

So glad to hear this my friend. These lovely comments keep me going here. Lots of love

[@deborahnielens9134]

I enjoy your videos. You guys do a lot of work out there off grid just to survive it's not easy peasy but in the long run it's better for you. I think the world of you too never a dull moment. Hopefully winter is not going to be too bad this year but of course you're further up north and I am renters haven't been like they used to be when I was growing up we used to get snow up to my hips like you said it snows for a while and it stops for a few weeks and it comes back again that's how it's been up here in central New York Justin it stays colder longer even in the beginning of Spring Time I think Mother Nature is going through menopause LOL. Anyways have a nice week

[@deborahnielens9134]

Not renters butt Central New York darn typos

[@suezaple4950]

Hey folks certainly good to be doing more winter prep , ive done mine , Cant wait until Spring myself though lol, Just look at all those solar panels nice they will come in handy no doubt in the future, Nice mix video Get well Jen stay warm peeps . Always enjoy the content at the off grid cabin .you both work so hard to keep things running smooth.

[@jerryharrington1152]

Hey Jay and Jen, new to your channel but I think I am finally caught up on all or at least most of your videos. Love them and think you guys are awesome!! It takes a lot of guts to make what you are doing look so easy and fulfilling. We bought 10 acres too but not as off grid as you. Keep up the great work. I always look forward to your videos.

[@marikajohn6522]

Doing good storing/ tidy/ preparing for the December weather. 😊😊

[@gregorygdempsey9519]

Happy Thanksgiving and merry Christmas

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Same to you!

[@cindyfeh]

LET IT SNOW.......Woot Woot.......cheers to you

[@debbieshort9660]

It's beautiful the way the sun sets.

[@gregorygdempsey9519]

Merry Christmas

[@patpurkey8783]

Lots to do at the homestead as usual. Thank you for the beautiful video of the trees & mountains around your homestead. Must be relaxing to sit on the porch & watch the sunset thru the trees.

[@johnkirby6547]

Hi guy's, glad you got all that taken care of before the snow started. Stay warm and see you soon.

[@airman6822]

Good work guys. Snows coming, stay safe! Cheers!

[@philrodger2716]

HI guy's sorry to hear jen is poorly. i no you will look after her JAY. the love you have for each other flows from the vids. Just to keep you up with my problem is. im still here and im still going. hopefully adjusted the roof in the workshop. lets see if that cures the leak. plus now added a couple of more batteries for my system. good to hear you have some more jobs to add on to your system. realy looking forward to seeing them. all the best. to you both. Phil

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Best wishes my friend

[@F3hunter-2024]

Nice landscape shots with the main cabin /landscape with the sun, very serene. Hard working and humble- rare combo these days Jay! Be safe!

[@timclark7507]

Now that you have a good solar system, perhaps you can afford a way to keep your water from freezing. Maybe a small aquarium heater? Might take some fine tuning.

[@jfaber99]

I have the solar bug and found your channel when I bought the same tracker. Awesome to see how it held up in your winds and that it’s getting relocated next year.

[@IngloriousHomestead]

keep it going ! its always a pleasure to watch.

[@JamesBurch-ms1ml]

REO Speedwagon. "Ridin the Storm out". Get snow storm song. Love your videos. Cedar Springs area Michigander.

[@jerrycopley9325]

we ain't going anywhere :) keep em coming stay warm !!

[@melinda5777]

WOW! That seemed short though y'all did a bunch! I saw your snow pic! So pretty! Wood stove, cuddle couch and hot chocolate! ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸🥶👣☘🤗

[@db.mc2]

Stay safe and take care my friends 👍🏻 God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you always!

[@rebeccapratt-j5e]

Enjoying the vids,& the homestead is so beautiful,

[@SandraCrockett]

Thanks for bringing us along...........

[@kristingrounds4163]

Love your videos guys! You seem so much more prepared this year for the snow! Very nice!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

For sure KG. Lots of love

[@brandonkyrimis1175]

You guys have the prefect view ever... I love it

[@donnavickery9623]

Get well Jenn !!!

[@evelyncunningham6939]

Jen do a onion Pollux , cook onions let them cool and lay them on your chest in a towel 🌈

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Jay I always like your videos, you and wife are funny

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks buddy, it means a lot to hear this. Best wishes Dave

[@reneezimmerman4907]

Have you ever thought about getting bee hives...that would be cool...my dad had hives growing up and that was the best when he harvested the honey

[@reneezimmerman4907]

Nothing better than extracting your own honey and chewing on the wax you cut off the combs is amazing

[@WalterThayer-r7n]

Yes the snow is coming Jay 😅

[@michigansnowman1523]

I totally understand I got a tick tock I can't even get back with everybody 14,000 comments it's hard to do trust me I understand I love you Michigan snowman out

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊👍 it is fun ....but not always possible to keep up. Best wishes my friend

[@ricrhoades8372]

Don't like The wolverines, don't like Kid Rock, But love you guys. lol Coming from a 69 year old former Ohio boy, a good place to be from You guys are great .

[@KUEHLKUEST]

Winter prep is a must!! Nice job wearing gloves Jay!! LOL J & C

[@richardgreen5602]

Jan....maybe it reacts with the "barley!"

[@BeverlyBendo-bc4gn]

maybe put tarps on that lean to so snow cant get there and cover everything

[@Hillbilly007-yd9gu]

Good video

[@johnr3603]

My hoses are still😮attached, don’t forget!

[@donnavickery9623]

Jenn go to a Naturopathic Doctor or a Functional Medicine Doctor. They will tell you if you have nutritional deficiencies or a mold or yeast issue they will know it. Your regular doctor will give you an antibiotic which is a synthetic petroleum drug. And it might help temporarily but not permanently.

[@peterkohan9525]

You guys never seem to slow down. It's remarkable that you make as many videos as you do. I'm kind of house bound at the moment so i look forward to them . God Bless you and hope you have a reasonable winter up there.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Always working! We aren't ones to sit around too much we're both antsy lol. Glad you enjoy all our videos! We truly appreciate it!

[@joellacecil7474]

Glad you answer comments when you have time, but understand you are always busy. I can’t believe we have been watching yall for 2 years . Love every video . Be safe 😊

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

@joellacecil7474 thanks for watching! We truly appreciate and try to answer as many comments as possible! Thanks for being here!

[@morgansword]

I am not enjoying the minus temps here.... around ten or so below zero. Jay .. when standing next to something you do every day, it gets hard to make it sound like breaking news or exciting.... your all doing just fine. How much are the calendars?

[@WoodResinCustoms]

Jen missed her chance to knock on Jay's head (knock on wood)😂

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Lol

[@reneezimmerman4907]

Gaylord got 18" im sure you saw...crazy

[@davidvansickle563]

I think birds love solid bacon grease

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

We have experimented a time or two with that.

[@JasonandLauraoffgrid]

I’ve tried figuring out how to get your in-line water filter that you run for your house to. I can’t find it.

[@lynnmorrison6435]

woot

[@rickkahle4038]

Not nitpicking just curious. How do you access your generator to service it. Maybe I missed that part. Love watching your work on the homestead.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

We have a little insert in the next video about that. Hopfully Wednesdays video

[@virginiavilas]

I share your videos on Elon’s platform because you Two are admirable human beings working with all the tools you’ve got in some beautiful country 🍂🍂❄❄❄ -V 👱‍♀

[@tyfrazier2905]

👍

[@indianachrisUDX1313]

Have you ever looked at or considered a "Concrete Stain"

[@katrinagauld7340]

How do you keep the water tank from freezing?

[@donb6474]

Your young practice troweling.and floating.

[@wobdeehomestead]

We won’t get any snow this year because I bought a JD X580 with a 47” blower 😂

[@michiganjfrog5714]

♥

[@denisemartin323]

How are you able to video every where you go? What kind of a system do you use?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

We just use a good pro camera. Nothing fancy

[@OFFGRID_Trucker]

hi peeps.. I just bought a couple of 330 gal totes. One time use. What pump do you use to transfer your water..?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Wow use a Harbour freight pump. Think it is half horse power

[@dirttdude]

i've always been meaning to ask you about planting Fir trees, will they grow there?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

We have some space and white pine on the hill side by the blueberries and near the mini cabin. Best we got so far

[@davidperry6716]

What’s with the gloves? 😉👊🏻

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Lol

[@HomesteadingNorthernMichigan]

Good afternoon guys... where's all the snow 😆 🤣 😂

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Its coming! Been busy clearing snow and gotta get a video or two up we had filmed before the snow came! Jens posted a few pics and videos on facebook and Instagram if you're on those platforms !

[@shawndonohoe2789]

You will never get a better tractor than that old Massey, unless its an old Ford or Deere. I know of many old ones that are 70 plus years old. .

[@davidherring8366]

What happened with squirrel slinky war?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Slinky has been keeping them off!

[@davidvansickle563]

All men’s logic tells us “ more is better “ 😂😂😂😂😂. Beer included 😂😂😂. You don’t need to respond to my comments, I know it helps your channel that’s why I comment.

[@canajian]

🖐😎👍

[@bigbuxdown]

Think you're griping in this video, wait until the two feet of snow in a couple days lol

[@anietahurler4014]

Ihr habt ja noch keinen Schnee wir haben schon Schnee nicht viel aber etwas

[@saner6888]

Is that a new burn can or just filmed pre munch🫢 ? Love home made vanilla, ever make Kahlua ?😋 sure hope it’s not a bad winter!!