Starting Our Homestead Build The Right Way

The day has come... We finally get to get started working on our debt free farm, revitalizing this 90 year old homestead! We have a LOT of work to do to get it cleared and cleaned up, but thanks to our friends and a trusty brush hog, we're getting started the right way.
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[@stacyleigh124]

Your boy saying you're starting with the kitchen sink was incredibly clever and made me laugh.

[@BulletproofPastor]

That "unreal weird feeling" will take time to pass. We built our house in North Bend WA while living on site in an 8' x 16' camper trailer. We were a bit crowded with my wife and three children back then. After 18 months our 3000sf house was ready for us to move into. A week later I went back into the empty trailer for something and couldn't get over the feeling that IT was home. The 4 bedroom house still wasn't home but it came in time.

[@contentedspirit9022]

You've got the best and funniest kids ever! This is going to be an amazing childhood for them. Amazing life for y'all.

[@BirdYoumans]

If you don't eat food or drink water not much else matters lol so starting with the kitchen sink sounds perfectly reasonable to me! It's fun watching you guys and your excitement. I know the feeling well. These will be some of the happiest days of your life! Enjoy them. You've earned it.

[@tammyrusso4340]

Yay. I don’t know yr boys names but that was brilliant, everything but the kitchen sink.. lol. I love seeing them taking part of the vlogs. ❤️❤️

[@debbie2663]

Oh my goodness gracious!😍The boys are so smiley! I thank God for all the wonderful blessings he is and will be giving y’all!🙏❤️🙏

[@664monkey]

A true Homestead revolves around the kitchen sink. it is the perfect place to start your build !! Oh and it is FUN !!

[@maplemaefarm2322]

I think we have some new stars at the Hollar homestead!

[@randivillars]

I don't normally get on these things and comment, I am more of a sit back and enjoy it kind of girl. HOWEVER, I just wanted to let you guys know that you are very inspiring to me. I have been searching and searching for the right area and the right property for me, and watching you persevere through all of your challenges it gives me hope that one day I will find just what I need at just the right time. Thank you so much for the inspiration I need to keep pushing through!

[@missmartpants2269]

Starting with the kitchen sink, that's great! So exciting. The end cracked me up. God bless!

[@deannamarie4149]

And it was the young'un that pointed it out... It will be awesome to see your progress!!! Need contractor bags and hot water...

[@p.l.larose3851]

My thought too . . . you beat me to it. :)

[@p-m--essing441]

Great Vid... The Boys Did an Awesome Job.. Ending was just so funny!!!! Good luck

[@livinginabox7785]

@@p-m--essing441 I thought so too, "IAM so hot so hot and it's fun"..lol only peeps that watched to very end got to see it...lol

[@kcmackie77]

"If this is how building this homestead goes..." ? You are awesome people. Of course it will be awesome.

[@marcelitabellaesconde2258]

You've been blessed... With all the help you're giving to all your friends... The Almighty is also taking care of you... May the Good Lord continue to shower you with blessing.

[@connie9198]

All I can say with this video is I could not stop smiling for you guys... Will keep praying for all to go smooth ...

[@missmartpants2269]

Me too😊 So excited!

[@gingerkirby8208]

You guys have traveled so far out of your way to help so many people, I hope that now is your time for that to come back to you and make your homestead build as quick and easy as possible.

[@marjonvanvlietdekoff1890]

I'm So So happy your happiness is contagious a perfect start of my day thanks guys happy clearing and I hope your phone is now charging in your own home hugs for the Netherlands

[@garden4life622]

So happy for you! Your sons are amazing. You "Started with the Kitchen Sink'" what a wonderful family. God Bless You!

[@HiddenMeadowFarm]

It's amazing how a haircut changes the appearance of things. Boys and property.

[@lindapolle1665]

Go to the most handsome stout tree on your place. Cut a deep notch in the bark at the height of each of your boys. Then they must bend over for a stout wack on their butt. This is called a "whipping tree". Settlers in Colonial times set up such trees as boundary markers. The boy was whipped, because this unjust punishment set in his mind just exactly where that tree was. I am sure you can make it for fun and pride in how much they have grown, and their connection with your place.

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Your children have been so silent on your many journeys, I hope, now that you have a homestead, we can see them blossom? They have been absolutely terrific! Apologies, if your intent is to protect, I can understand that. However, if you allow it, we can grow with them and get their faces on a T to start your support. Love, love, love your channel from an Irish hillside. 🇨🇮🍀

[@shirk5294]

I have been working hard for a few months now designing and building a garden from scratch. Start to finish. Like I said " working hard", it's been a lot of hard work and now am just finishing up the "Back to Eden" small garden plot and finally transplanted my Asparagus plants today. Tomorrow I will transplant the onions and sow Kale, lettuce, swiss chard seeds. The other part of the garden I have 3 raised beds, one has broccoli and cucumbers in it, the other one has zucchini, and the last one is my grandson's watermelon bed that he planted. I guess what I am getting at with all I've said is that-Yes, it is a lot of hard work starting from scratch and also in your case renovating the buildings on your property- but at the same time doesn't it just feels so good! I know that I am happier when I am outside doing yardwork/gardening etc... to create- turning something not so pretty into something so beautiful!! And that's exactly what you all are doing- you are taking something that's disarrayed and not so pretty and are working hard, giving it your all to create something that has order and is beautiful!! Thank you for taking us along from start to finish and everything In between. I look forward in seeing the progression of it! So Fun, I love it!! God Bless you all Hugs:)

[@BigRidgeHomestead]

You have become my favorite family on KZbin

[@tracycollins5272]

Poor Brett. Humidity is a killer. It gets better once you get used to it. We wet our heads, hats and clothes with sprayer and it makes it more tolerable. I love the new haircuts

[@lindapolle1665]

Yep, spray bottle love. Micro sprayers mounted in front of a fan. Southern ladies showed me how to press my iced drink against my wrists for a cooling experience. Hats, hats, that shade and wick away sweat. Hey, this is why Arabs look like they do!

[@tracycollins5272]

Linda Polle I am trying the iced drink on my wrist trick!

[@rustedoakhomestead]

That "everything but the kitchen sink" convo was classic!!

[@SBECKTRADITIONS]

I know y’all are excited but you have no idea how excited I am to be able to watch y’all create your homestead from the ground up.

[@janicecorum4293]

I love his comment at the end! I've found things at Habitat for Humanity that were awesome prices also. I'm glad the e!ectric is on and you can now really get to making the homestead yours!!

[@Rosiarita171]

What an awesome start! Good to see you all smiling and happy 😃

[@sheilak4493]

I am so happy for you!!! Welcome to NC !!! Praying that God will continue to bless and provide for you!!!

[@gelwood99]

YEA!!!! Home at last!!!! 🎶🕺💃 My son drove the truck for Habitat. He made pickups and free deliveries. Our store gets a tractor-trailer of donations twice a year from Lowes too. All new stuff. One is all hardware and building supplies and the second one is all things Christmas. I have gotten some great finds there, a smaller upright Fridigare freezer for $100, a sweet dark blue leather wingback recliner $40 and a light blue leather sofa $20. Furniture, dishes, appliances, anything gently used. Just keep checking all the time. In our county, they build a new house for someone on the list, they help build it and help out the next years build and their mortgage is very low. It is a great thing, everyone should help support their local Habitat for Humanity with donations and purchases.

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

You have one very witty son there. Loved his "kitchen sink" joke. Awesome find on those sinks. BTW I have to wonder if part of the unreal feeling of being home has a lot to do with the fact that you have put in so many hours over the past year doing your best work for other people's homes.

[@brendamontanye9877]

Thank you for dating your videos. It sort of orients the info in time and space (ha).

[@DavidJones-hl5om]

Great to see people homesteading again my dad had us doing that in the 60s in California believe it or not you would pay $90 a month to rent a house back then but you had to rebuild and restore most of the places we went to Live they looked worse than your homestead. You can do it good luck also I noticed you had 4 boys there was four of us boys also about their age when we started doing all that helping my dad he had his own little construction crew looks like you guys got it to

[@cynthiarayl8568]

We need to hear more from the boys!

[@Steve-od6hi]

Loved the shot of a "garage in use"! Never forget, "The Lord is my strength."

[@donnaatchison575]

What a legacy you guys are building for your sweet family! Starting from the ground up! Your sons are growing up to be "doers" that will know how to make their own dreams come from their hearts into reality. That is a priceless gift you guys are giving to them!

[@debraingalls6271]

I have that same Kohler sink . I can'r believe what you got it for!! Hjnt for getting those stains out without scratching the porcelain surface . I get a liquid dishwasher detergent, (Cascade or Finish are the best) Smear it all over the sink , and walk away for a couple of hours. Then rub with a no scratch sponge and rinse, your stains will be gone! Good luck with your new life! God Bless!!

[@scottfoss716]

Great start Hollar family. Drink plenty of fluids.

[@danandjeanne]

So glad you are finally getting started. It will be great. Can't believe Anyone would Not like your videos.

[@alisonshanahan9529]

Offer a slab of beer for the first person who turns up to turn on the electricity. You will find it on in an hour. My brother moved a lot and did this every time and never waited longer than an hour. Make sure you get the beer before you call!

[@chappyjwm]

I love the pure enjoyment you showed with the deal on the two sinks!! I know exactly how you feel Meg :)) Glad I'm not alone - haha

[@austinheywood3255]

It may not all go QUITE as well as those smoking deals, but with a little planning and a little patience, you can work wonders! You Got This!!!

[@katekissick3750]

Sweet boy it has been so hot. I can remember when i was 3 years old standing handing tobacco leaves to my Aunt who would string the leaves onto a stick that the guys would hang in the barn and with the help of gas burners would dry them out ... i don't remember getting hot till I was about your age little man. Bless your heart!!! Just remember this is your new home and i promise it will be worth the hard hot work. Your family will prosper and you will learn that it takes a family to have what you all have and will have.

[@freedomhomesteadky]

This is Jack, so excited just watching this and seeing the process begin. Tell the boys I love their hats.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Haha they said thanks!

[@cherylemaybury2540]

Yay! You have power. Those sinks were an awesome deal. I have found some fabulous deals on those local Facebook sites that do buy, swap and sell, you should keep an eye on those too. I love junk shops, we call them Op. shops over here and I love to go Op. shopping. I love a good deal. Enjoy the adventure of building your homestead.

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

All I can say is "PRAISE JESUS FOR ANSWERING PRAYER!!!' & THANK YOU LORD FOR BLESSING YOU KIDS!!! My heart leaps for joy seeing God blessing you kids in so many ways. I can hardly wait to see what God has instore for you kids next... Much love and prayers... BBE..

[@pamopdyke6805]

Ditto! Please include all the boys in your videos so we can get to know them. They are adorable. Thank you so much for showing the BEFORE video. We love watching the progression. We know it's a lot of work to video and edit, but we want you to know we absolutely appreciate and love it. We don't watch TV, just you tube. You guys and the Rhodes are our number one favorite homesteaders, and seeing a homestead built from scratch is so exciting for us! We are retired, lol. The sinks were a huge blessing, and there are hundreds more coming to you! Get good rest at night. Sending you encouragement and prayers of health and happiness. Love from southern Oregon, our dream retirement come true ; )

[@bellaorizzonte5604]

You Know... those sinks were there Just For You! I shop at thrift stores, and if I find "it" it was Meant Just For Me! It's a God Thing, dontcha know? Lovely to see you gittin' it done!

[@jmthomas29]

There is a habitat for humanity restore by me in hickory. I need to check it out when I find my piece of dirt. Glad you got your place.

[@joannesawbridge5326]

The young boy at the end of this ,you can see how ready he is for this.

[@trinam4179]

Lookin' so good guys! Your little piece of heaven is coming back to life! Can't wait to watch this unfold ❤

[@katepowell1051]

I am so super excited to tag along on your incredible homestead journey from the beginning 💕🌸

[@dragonflygrandma]

Loved the ending.......That cleaned up fast.....Hugs and Prayers ya'll

[@chrisderouchey1491]

Your sons are just the best! You are so blessed! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sharyn4271]

Your property is so picturesque! ❤️ I love the "everything but the kitchen sink" comment.

[@jaynemar1]

So happy for you! The boys are smiling! Lots of room to roam and discover!

[@denisestone8491]

So glad for you guys! There isn’t anything like having your own place to call home.💗

[@gailstritzel9066]

What sweet boys you have and so well behaved!! Could you please introduce them to us? How old are they and their names. Your new homestead is going to be awesome! I can already imagine what it's going to look like. What an adventure you are all starting.

[@Greens5511]

🥰" It is so HOT" that was so cute at the end! So wonderful ur boys get to b old enough to work with u and remember all this! So so happy for you all! Yep nothing but the kitchen sink.... sounds like a great way to start!

[@anniemawee]

So stoked for you folks! Loved the ending lol starting backwards! But still a start - and come on that sink! Ohmylanta!! THAT SINK!

[@madelifegood]

Oh my lanta. I say that all the time

[@junebug1359]

Thanks for taking us along, it’s so much fun watching your progress 😃

[@janebarbour405]

I’m so excited for you all! 😊♥️🙏👍

[@truehue75]

How adorable your son is "we don't have anything but the kitchen sinks"!!! We all have to start somewhere right!? So happy for you all, and am excited for what's to come ! 😁

[@Bennettfarm]

That sink is incredible!! SO happy for you guys :) I LOVE the restore!

[@angieandleton2265]

Love finding awesome items and at a great price... Habitat for humanity is my favorite store to shop...

[@RAYOFSONLITE]

So happy for you folks. Nice little crew there. I have 4 sons all grown up.

[@darylcampbell3244]

Nice find on the kitchen! Everyday on the homestead is an improvement.

[@lolareh8756]

You guys are on your way!!!! Wishing you all the best!

[@dollyperry3020]

The joy on your face is so lovely! I'm just so happy for your family. Now...I have to go and work on my own urban homestead LOL!

[@crystalwright1504]

Congratulations!! What an exciting time! We bought our 10 acre pasture two years ago. While building the house, we walked past the bargain pile in a building center (in a city of about 30,000 people). Two weekends in a row, we passed a plain brown box marked $100. The second weekend it was still there, my husband HAD to look. It turned out to be a $1000 kitchen sink someone had special ordered then changed their mind about. We decided that it was meant to be ours and took it home. Our house build went that way all along. I'm sure your build will be a wonderful thrill too. Enjoy the process!!!

[@cheongyei]

I loved it when your son made the observation about the old saying about everything but the kitchen sink.

[@missourigirl8447]

Wow. Let the fun begin. It already looks a thousand times better just getting some grass mowed. Gotta love that habitat for humanity re-store. Mine is awesome too.

[@tonyawiley9575]

Love the ending!!! Lol!😆 Welcome to the east coast buddy! It's hot on this side of the country!

[@agalstreasures565]

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS HIT OR MISS BUT BOY IT CAN BE AWESOME. THE ONE IN MONTEREY BAY HAD INCREDIBLE SINKS, CHURCH DOORS, WINDOWS, TILES AND EVEN WHOLE KITCHENS...SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS.

[@jehsdca]

Getting STARTED has to be a wonderful feeling. I know you have a lot to do but at least you are started! Each day things will get a little closer to what you want and it won't be long till your able to look back and appreciate just how far you've come even if you are still ' a work in progress'.

[@doriwells5778]

Yaaaayyyyyy!!!! So happy for you guys!!! Prayers that all keeps going well!!!!

[@jawjagrrl]

"So hot!" Welcome to sort-of-the-south 😉 nice score on the sink - rarely see things like that at our habitat store. Dreaming of that outdoor kitchen too... and a window greenhouse :)

[@HomesteadWhereImPlanted]

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL!!! 🤟🏻🙏🏻🥳🤟🏻

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

OMG! It just keeps getting better and better! One thing I want to say.... YAHOO! Now it's really welcome home!!! Hang in there because it will take time and more time. Look what you've accomplished already! One more thing... YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@breezewood4062]

Loved the surprise ending.. Too cute.

[@dianecharles881]

Your children are amazing! Staring with a kitchen sink ! 😂 I know even though it’s a heat wave in North Carolina the boys looked like they were having a ball ! I’m so excited and happy for you , can’t wait to see your camper pull up there to park! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tbaker4171]

I cried when you guys said it was your first meal on your property. ❤

[@janwhite5642]

I love how you ended this with your son... Wonderful. I have a big smile on my face.. I am going to share this to my face book page..right this minute...

[@TheStormisComing24]

WooHoo!! hope you get out there today but Wednesday works lol

[@thepinkwolf.]

I'm so extremely happy for you guys! Your place is awesome!

[@cherylknight8239]

Also wanted to wish Ben a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY.

[@tackmose]

Cherry on top, your son's "it's Hot" statement has made it worthwhile to find this gem homestead. God bless y'alls family as you bond even further in this journey! Hope the tree fort comes soon for these hard working boys.

[@somwrtlftur2367]

Y'all are so blessed. I can tell that both of you seem really motivated and happy, and it looks as if the boys got haircuts. Great video.

[@kays1400]

I just subscribed a few days ago! Catching up on all your videos. My husband and I are in the very beginning stages of transferring to another state. Wanting to buy land on a tight budget. Wanting to spring life into old property. You guys are so encouraging for us. At times it seems hopeless to think we can get anywhere. Watching your channel is huge encouragement for us! 💗

[@ladycat661]

Oh it is wonderful to know y'all have a great community of people ,Girl love it that's wonderful love the sinks now that's a great find and yes I pray that it's that way all through the build of y'all s homestead good finds and easy going . I seen some tire's that will make great growing containers 😉 Love that y'all will have power and tell the sweet boys that I like there hair cut's and the smiles on all y'all s faces is just beautiful LOVE Y'all ❤❤and y'all are always in my prayers Thanks for sharing God Bless

[@GoldShawFarm]

I've got the same brush hog/ATV set up. It's served me well over the past few years and way cheaper than the tractor route.

[@pleasantplacesfarm]

Yep and safer too! I've nearly flipped a tractor on my rolling hills but not with the side by side.

[@corinnem]

I’m really impressed with you guys. A lot of hard work ahead but I’m sure it will be great.

[@bramblesbriarsfarm7007]

Wow! That was an amazing buy on that sink!!!!!! Place looks great guys! ❤

[@peacelovehomestead8361]

I am so pulling for you all!!! I’m about a year behind you. Looking for my land. Love the sinks.....no “everything but the kitchen sink” for the Hollars!!!!

[@jessiec1044]

So happy for y'all. Excited to watch you build your dream homestead. Blessings.

[@sweetpea9433]

Congratulations, I’m so happy for your family, can’t wait to see all you accomplish

[@geargriden19]

Those darn electric companies but hey if they got back out there that day that's pretty darn good of them. Cool on the brush hog set up there!! Awesome on the sinks and counter!! It's only going to get hotter little fella drink some water!! Now i better get back to pulling weeds. *Have a good'nnn*

[@fredrickkc]

I like the input from the small people.

[@lindsayconnell1170]

I just found your channel and absolutely LOVE you guys already! The best part, is realizing that I get to watch you build your vision! I LOVE your positive energy and the passion that you have, so much! Homesteading has always been a fascinating interest of mine, but due to my Husband’s job and my health, it’s unfortunately not a reality for us....yet! So I’m excited to follow and live through watching your amazing journey. My husband can take early retirement in 9 years. At that time, we plan to sell everything and hit the road in our RV for s few months, until we decide where we want to settle and buy a small piece of property with a cottage or cabin.

[@emeraldwaterlife4607]

Thank you tons for filming your work. Love following y’all. Wish I could be there to help. Y’all rock. Super find on the sinks. You are all blessed. Look so forward to your progress. 👩🏻‍🌾

[@BrilliantLove2]

Yayyyyy!!!! LOL the ending!!! 🤣

[@donnajakubos4249]

Habitat is awesome!! We made a day bed out of two twin headboards, two side boards and the bed frame. Put a piece of plywood for under the mattress. Total $20 😊 have had a lot of compliments. They have to take turns using it.

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

Tears of joy to see people helping you out. If I had an RV to stay in I would be there to help as well. You guys deserve all the help you will need. Keeping you in my prayers and I am so happy things are going so well for you. Continued blessings. ❤🙏🙌

[@codyleeser392]

great bargain on the sinks! I love the Joel Salatin outdoor processing idea. Kids need a trough to cool off in. Loved the comment you have nothing but the kitchen sinks. LOL!

[@codyleeser392]

I also loved the hand puppet, the family saying grace before eating,you being as excited as Christmas about the sinks and your very intuitive boy that noticed the first meal on the property. I think it may be time to introduce the minis by name to us. Hope you get a PO box soon.