The 2nd homestead! A big project

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[@wrathxofxcod1332]

Hey Nate, I'm a finish carpenter with more than 30 years of experience. I'm willing to give my skills to you and Will. You supply the materials and ill supply the labor. IM 52 years old and I can install over 30 interior doors in a day. I'm not looking to promote my company because I'm established. I believe I can hang new doors and make new cabinets for your new homestead in about a week. I'll drive over there bringing my own tools and whatnot to give a helping hand. I hope this message finds you. Thank you for your time!

[@whats_in_thename8699]

what a nice offer !!

[@portugalonawingandaprayer473]

How lovely to pay it forward 🙏☘️😘

[@beccaenglish1967]

Wow that’s wonderful offer n would be a cool video!!! Thanks for being such a great human ❤

[@GaspardKnowledgeBomb]

@na

[@gregmatchett7110]

This is a crazy good offer.

[@alphaplex20]

I hope you keep/fix the old root cellar. I'm sure quite a few people would love a root cellar series. Cool property man. I love that you and Will are working together. Thank you for the great videos!

[@terriwetz6077]

It's a great place to wait out any tornado warnings too!

[@Jen1N.]

I agree on keeping the root cellar!

[@betsyschneider5740]

Right up your alley a work in progress. I think Wil will be a big help. I like the ÿoung man.

[@laura01234]

Agree! I would love to have a root cellar.

[@MarkARoutt]

I wish I could do a root cellar in my area.

[@ryand9036]

Nate, you should order the cabinets now. They may get there when you are ready to install them.

[@stevedemoe1359]

Excellent comment😂

[@morganforrest6873]

10/10 best comment

[@wesman7837]

😅😂

[@vitormarquesalves6028]

😂😂

[@daylen577]

I love properties that look like humanity disappeared 20-30 years ago and everything is abandoned and taken over by nature again. Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[@cynthiamgrooms8195]

Yep!!! I was kinda sad when I heard Nate had quit renovations, bc you can just tell he’s the Real Deal, which is Sooo important to Old Homes, upgrading, but keeping with their original beauty, with woodwork talents long gone(but making a comeback!). It Does suck Having to follow someone else’s vision, when they’re clueless to what’s involved, so I certainly don’t blame him for wanting out!!! There’s practicality, but artistry involved, & I’m sooo excited to get to see him in Full action, bc I doubt this Old Lady will still be here, to see his home built. All my family came from WV, & though I live elsewhere, a huge chunk of my heart still beats for my Love of WV, & Nate & Jen are Excellent stewards to help carry her into better times, while attracting more Good People to All that WV has to offer.🥰🙏

[@harleyx7332]

Gotta love Will and Nate's attitude towards ANYTHING. They look at any problem and see only opportunities. Whereas anyone else might just see woes and headaches.

[@Makeitmakesense999]

whos will?

[@SteveRogers0768]

@@Makeitmakesense999WillSurvives recently joined Nate on the property after he was kicked off the land he was building a homestead on

[@AmandaThomas-en4yw]

I love the potential of that property! The storage building over the cellar is a keeper. I would repair it before the house. It would work as a dry storage space for house repair supplies. Afterward, I (personally) would use it as a canning/preserving room. Then, the goods could be stored below!

[@froggersgarage5127]

I agree

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

That big table looked like it was used for butchering deer.

[@msmoe8687]

Your living my dream, this old lady missed the boat and now she gets to watch other people live the dream.

[@TheHobbyNerd]

Thanks for the lonh format content I find it easy to watch in order compared to TikTok. Thanks for the great content as always.

[@diegoruiz7600]

I agree I enjoy it a lot

[@rachelcowling7957]

Same ❤, tik Tok short form triggers my migraines

[@samanthahill05]

Not sure how big of an undertaking it would be but fixing up that root cellar would be an awesome addition to a homestead and i think for most homesteaders, like me, it would increase the value greatly.

[@karenneill9109]

Yes! A root cellar is an excellent addition to a homestead!

[@loganpreskar9209]

I’m a 19 year old carpenter and live in Wisconsin and wish I lived closer. I would love to help work on it

[@ZamySenpai]

If I had a root cellar on my property, I would 100% use it to make mead.

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Please save the milkweeds

[@karenwhite4461]

Yes! I was thinking Jen might dig some up and save the Monarch caterpillars, too.

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

@@karenwhite4461 Monarch caterpillars are surprisingly fragile. I would suggest leaving them alone unless Nate is planning to cut the grass before next spring.

[@wendyford2252]

So excited to see you and Will putting your heads together and coming up with a nice working homestead, working together. Renovation is often harder than a tear down and rebuild so I am sure Will will learn a lot ❤❤❤❤ certainly a challenge for you both.

[@killahboi84]

Who the heck is this Will character?

[@mlbAct]

@@killahboi84 willsurvives

[@killahboi84]

@@mlbAct idk who he is. I followed Nate and Jen. I Hope this will guy isn't hostile

[@junebuchholtz287]

​@@killahboi84no hes a kid

[@waterwitch8902]

The one we bought was only 10 acres and the house was totally in need. The people who lived there before tore it up badly, I mean they tore out sinks, made Swiss cheese out of walls,and used graffiti as painted rooms. So my husband left the purchase up to me. He said as long as he had land the house was for me. Honestly the minute I walked around the house it was talking to me, I could see how each room would look. So yeah 2 years later I made it pretty and my husband made veggie gardens, brought back life to the many trees on our property and planted a beautiful flower area as well as fruit trees. Your so great at seeing the future and making it happen. So I'm looking forward to seeing you make this place livable again. Stay healthy, happy and safe always.

[@ferretyluv]

*you’re

[@watcherofwatchers]

Grow up ​@@ferretyluv

[@waterwitch8902]

@@ferretyluv Lol okay

[@devingiguere4996]

I see you have a red eye lid. If you get sties, (I used to), a warm damp black tea bag is your best friend. Just steep it in hot water, then let it cool, and ring a bit out and put it over your eyelid. It works 100% of the time, a .10 cure. If it's not a sty and it's a bite, common plantain will remove the toxins, but generally, a tea bags' tannins will bring the inflammation down. Sorry if I'm being nosy, I love to share good knowledge and money saving life hacks. Thank you for being super great example to the internet of how to do things your own way and do them right. We definitely need more of that. Good night to you all

[@macslife9500]

Can't wait to see the growth of young will under your guidance and support it's just what the young man needs some stability with good intentions

[@lizforee1328]

So right. Very happy to know Will is going to hang with calm level headed nate.

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

Hoping will can get out of his own head and rise above the bs

[@SifiFan]

I wish i had this knowledge, mindset and flat out drive when i was young.

[@sheilalindenstein8263]

You and me both!!

[@joshsmith4512]

i have one use it as hunt camp, will retire there. i will just put a double wide on it eventually. can't build shit either😂

[@SkinnyDaisieArts]

Heck: i wish I had it😊 now:!!

[@kellysueballard7654]

I wish my body wasn't so decrepit, if I was physically able to do it I would homestead. At least I can live vicariously with the help of KZbin. Also wanted to say thanks for being so down to earth and talking to the camera like you're having a conversation with a friend. I find some homesteaders have a "I am better than you because I am homesteading" vibe that I can't stand. I appreciate you, Nate.

[@Notchilldude]

Nate is a legend, I’m living vicariously through you until I can get into a better position.

[@jsmith8392]

You could definitely turn the root cellar/storage shed into the addition so that the home would have a semi basement and it could double as the new mud room. You said you wanted to also build on the side of the property so by having an entrance on that side might be beneficial if you decide to go with the out house option. You could definitely build out the floor from the house and combine the two structures increasing the square footage and creating a larger footprint on the property. A deck of some sort would be really nice where the existing mud room is where you said you were demolishing and it could wrap around to the back hiding a drainage system and creating more storage. Adding a sliding door to access the deck might be nice for an out door bbq area that could have a roof and it would also extend the living room space in a really nice way. Lots of potential for this property and also I doubt this is going to take you ten years with the new help you've got but I don't know all your plans obviously. Best of luck with the property and hope to see more content on this homestead.

[@SundaraRamanR]

Those stairs are perfectly Minion sized. By which I mean not that they're perfect for Minion, but that each stair looks like it's the size of one whole Minion 😄

[@01Lenda]

I don't think your dreams are that far off. Like eating an elephant, do it one bite at a time. Taking on Will Survives, extra amazing! Your mentorship is the world. Nothing I am betting, you will ever regret. Stay Blessed!

[@racialconsciousness6996]

Home/house restorations are incredibly satisfying to watch. Way better than any "reality" TV series.

[@JasonRector-qk2wk]

Am a 46 year old contractor spent the last two years looking after my grandmother this would be an experience of a life time to come stay there in a tent on property fix everyday as you go. I would do all that and work well with will survives for the experience and enough money to eat and a few personal expenses everyone needs every month. ❤ I’ve been following wwill since day one wishing I was at his age where I could start over. Pretty sure 46 isn’t too old yet.

[@SCEER1]

keep the root cellar, if you have a garden it'll give you storage for your garden labors. the shed above can be your canning prep area. we had a root cellar and "workshop". can't wait to see how you bring things along.

[@christiankelley4145]

I've always been drawn to abandoned properties, I just bought my second property abandoned full of trash but totally worth it. They sell for a fraction of the price just because they're not maintained.

[@booda2552]

I been watching Will (2x speed) since the start of his KZbin lol. You’re an awesome dude for offering help in his difficult situation. I like your vision too excited to see what comes in the future. That’s an impressive beard too!! Love from uk

[@danielandrews36]

"This room is gonna need some floor work... well a floor" had me dying lol

[@North_Texas_HeartBreakers]

Heck with will and jessie there. Your homestead school is in full effect!!! Your dream is already in full swing!! Gonna be fun to watch!

[@samandmikikhardian1117]

Excited Jen over Monarch caterpillars made my day ❤

[@sandraw.squatchinmountainm9630]

I think the little building and root cellar would be perfect for Will and Jesse to stay in the time they are there. A wood stove would keep it warm and they could fix it up to withstand the winter. It's definitely better than what they had. 🙏🙏🙏💞

[@lynettesherburne]

I am SO looking forward to watching this evolve, thank you for letting us live vicariously! 😁👍💙

[@mias392]

:) the property looks so green and lush.. the sound of birds is really pleasing.. nice 👍

[@EkkoMr]

Tics favourite spot. long gras next to a forest.

[@EkkoMr]

agreed. it looks amazing and indeed the birds i can hear doing a wonderfull job

[@mias392]

🙄I keep forgetting about the ticks here 🇦🇺 i live in a state where they are not so much an issue thank God I'd go nuts worrying about our fur pets cheers

[@jbeang555]

I absolutely hate ticks four people that I work with now have all gotten Lyme disease and are being treated I'm going to the doctor tomorrow to get blood work done

[@Mandy_Lee]

Will is going to enjoy this place, he'll get to do his thing cleaning repairing and creating. The dogs will love the creek 😁 What an awesome place this will turn out to be Nate.

[@audreyparker1054]

Nate said, "It's only a roof." 😅 The property is beautiful can't wait to see the end results!

[@TheBrokebackOne]

That is a big project. It is a beautiful spot, and looks so peaceful.

[@Strugglingdisciple]

There is a week worth of just picking up junk in the yard. Lol. I would keep the storage building/root cellar. It will be good to keep tools in and if you're going to be a homesteader with a garden, preservation and canning will be key. You'll need that root cellar.

[@MightyyMouse]

Oh. My. Lord. Yall are going to have yalls hands full.. but in a good way, i think! I know you & Will both love a good challenge & hard work & I think this will be exactly that! I wish i could fast forward in time to see the finished product... I'm soo freakin' excited to watch all the content that is to come from this!!! Much love to you (Nate), Will, & of course, Jenn! I just know this property will be even more beautiful once finished!! Gaahhh! I cant wait to see what yall do w/ this since ya'll have different skills & experience! 🖤💪🏼😎

[@cheryldowner4834]

Back in the 60's people built fall out shelters/storm shelters/root shelters in the side of banks.(Hills). Thanks for this tour.. it will be a lot of work.

[@Hardworkingman870]

As an old guy I see the potential in this kind of property great find Nate

[@yourbeekeeper]

Absolutely LOVE this project and your colab with Will. As a contractor myself specializing in restoration of Victorian and historic buildings I can't wait to see how this goes and wish I lived closer to you.

[@STEFAN23744]

Will Survive has lots of work. This is cool what you're doing for Will. Hats off to you Sir

[@Skix350]

I wish I could come and do ALL of the electrical for you. The price being I get to pet the animals, and coffee while I work.

[@teresachavez.a2zen]

WHEW! That gig is a handful. Possibly Will can camp-out during summertime while the stuff is removed and see what's really going on underneath. I'd imagine the floor foundation is first so everything squares-up later, then roof. Hopefully the attic room is the first "livable-ish space come winter while the lower half is renovated so he can hunker-down. I see the potential. This will be fun to watch.

[@TheGiggleMasterP]

Seeing all the amazing work you've done on your primary homestead, that building is going to beautiful one day!

[@kktazz4870]

That would be cool if you kept the root cellar and redid it. Alot lf ppl love to can and stuff and it would prolly make the value of the property go up. Im not sure.. but its super cool!! Cant wait to see and will redo this place! Thank you for mentoring him and giving him the opportunities to do stuff your a good guy! Looking forward to new videos!

[@MichaelBacon212]

With waterproofing the building id also recommend digging around the entire exterior walls to the footer and totally sealing up the walls. New roof. And def tear out all the floors and clean it and even sealing it from water from the ground on the inside. Possibly laying a concrete base layer of some way of making sure the living space is sealed off from the crawlspace.

[@dawn1marie1]

Will is awesome! Love him to pieces!!!

[@beckab4726]

It looks really rough now, but I can absolutely see someone loving this once it's renovated! It's such a cute little place!

[@littleladybug40]

Those old mattress springs are awesome in the garden as a trellis btw

[@hayleymariemills]

I grew up in Fayetteville, WV and my dad loved living out in the middle of nowhere. He raised me as a single father. I would give anything to go back and live that way again. Someday, hopefully.

[@terriwetz6077]

It's exciting to be here with you at the very beginning of a huge project. The new property is perfect for someone just starting to homestead. It's gonna take some time yet but I can't wait to see it finished!

[@ashg2895]

The property gives off a peaceful magical feeling to it. From the vines covering the old house and the suns rays lighting up the meadow surrounded by trees. I bet this place holds lots of stories.

[@Divulgation88]

I can't wait to see you and Will putting in the work to make this place great

[@speedwaynutt]

I would recommend getting a safety person to check the place out before renovating. In Australia atleast Asbestos is a big issue for people who are renovating old homes.

[@rman229]

Lol ppe and its all good little dust wont hurt you unless youre huffing it

[@carriebernhardt3989]

I am looking forward to watching this progress. I love that we get to see whole story unfold from searching for property, buying it, initial plan then start to finish.

[@cynthiamgrooms8195]

This is going to be Sooo exciting to watch y’all transform it!!! I can see it’s going to be quite the stunner, with the Nate touch, & hope to hear more of its history. And yes! This’ll be one Major education for Will, in Every conceivable area, including Patience!!!🥰

[@backtoobasics]

Thats a beauty starter. To be honest 3 acres is alot of land in your 60s and 70 to maintain. Perfect retirement place. Great call nabbin up that lot

[@byrn]

Decent bones to work with, so long as nothing worse shows up in the foundation and that load-bearing beam. A screened in, covered porch to replace that mudroom addition would be lovely! The upper level of that outbuilding might make for a decent coop, and a root cellar of any sort is a plus so long as runoff and the water table don't soak it every winter.

[@PalmettoParatrooper]

I love buying houses that look like that. The before and after photos are epic.

[@Amy-iq7dd]

That front mudroom / front entry room wood be great as solarium- if it faces south. Imagine fresh veg year round.

[@missdramatica2604]

Heya Nate! I would definitely recommend for you guys to keep anything in regards to numbers like the hourly rate you’re paying Will confidential. He mentioned that in his last video and there was a bunch of people saying how that’s not enough not taking into account how much you’re going out of your way to help him. Also his car stuff is something he should’ve taken care of before heading to WV. Besides that hiccup I really am hoping for the best!😁

[@Seamonkey555]

Yeah, some people said they left here because the pay was ridiculous. Negative comments every where.

[@JeffTucker-j1p]

Most importantly, foundation integrity. Straight walls. Should be good to go.. awesome gem.

[@daydreambeliever6603]

You are going to have your hands full with this place😮. It’s going to be fun to watch you transform it.❤❤❤

[@Brendalstiles]

Love love this, I think you and Will can do wonderful work together. He and Jesse needs to get a good tent and stay in it. He has so much energy. But he needs to be close to it. What you are doing is awesome. Can’t wait to see your progress.

[@shaneferguson5386]

Worst case scenario, you can clean up the property of trash and debris then get the building sealed up, and weatherproofed. You could probably make a profit selling it, if necessary.

[@OldManMuskrat]

Theresaway homestead is perfect and will always be a reminder of Wills efforts long after he's disappeared off to Alaska to get lost in the wild

[@briandoman7086]

This is a project brother, I know Will, Jessie, plus you, your gonna make a hell of a crew soon. Glad to see over these years just how far you've come. UNSTOPPABLE 🏇💨

[@GOMADandSquats]

Gut it and renovate. Building from scratch is not the way to go, unless that’s all you do. Ton of value in the place as it is. Get a septic inspection and see if it just needs to be pumped, definitely gonna be way easier to sell with a working septic vs an outhouse. Looks like a great project.

[@GreenerGardensMI]

I would not renovate that house but we aren’t you, you obviously have a vision and plan for that property. I appreciate you for trying to keep us (the audience) involved. But I say do what you thinks best and we’ll be here to watch, learn and support! Much Love from the great state of Michigan ❤️

[@jonathanruck8625]

Nate...you and Jenn have giving will a great opportunity...a little homestead to potentially own one day for himself..thanks ..we all love the content

[@willsurvives]

😁😁

[@jjordan3263]

I was just wondering your handle so I could sub! Awesome!😂

[@Ladylove43_]

It's a great starter property, and I agree the house looks pretty solid. I would fix it up and keep it as a home. The root cellar I would try to pull some of that land down from the walls and fix it up too. Yea its going to be a long haul project but worth it 😊love it can't wait to see the event

[@kh7794]

Only problem I see is with needing to extend the stairs and moving the doors, the bedroom beside the kitchen, that doorway is going to cause an issue. You're going to have to invade the kitchen space(which is already small) change the layout or put the addition on the other side of the building. Extending the kitchen, you'd have space for the room door, a 2nd exit which is required anyway and a bit or room for laundry perhaps. The house is solid from what I can tell, like you said, walls are straight, there isn't much settling cracking and a good leveling out seems to be in order. Pretty nice area, I like it.

[@dingleberrypie6612]

With Will and jesse's help, you will have that place gutted in no time. They are good highly ambitious kids. A true master of skills is one who can teach those skills. I love teaching and training my apprentices in my trade.

[@joshrutherford1480]

ive come from Willies channel and honestly i look at this and im completely excited for the work to begin and to see this place get tore down and built back up!

[@shaknechtel]

Thanks for taking in Will! So excited for this adventure

[@Mr.Pibb94]

This is such a cool project to have. Can’t wait to see its progress.

[@MrDoyle0]

My favorite part is the satellite dish! The house looks like it came straight out of the early 1900s, but at least it's satellite ready😂

[@nataliej82]

If you plan on a homesteading school, consider a commercial kitchen for teaching all manner of cooking, canning, fermenting, dehydration and prepping herbal remedies.

[@rachelcowling7957]

I love how creative and innovative you are Nate ! Such a smart skilled gentleman

[@deborahross2101]

Can't wait to see how this grows into something beautiful 💜

[@georgejeter6949]

Jen, looks like I saw some irises by the root cellar door! Also, the irises blooming on your homestead are gorgeous! All your gardening efforts are paying off!

[@axes444]

So cool to see, thanks for sharing and talking about your plans. Can't wait to see the journey and learn from it to avoid some mistakes when I'm ready for my own journey. Very inspiring video, has me re-examining my goals, in a good way. 🙏 Best wishes

[@atorres8760]

Thank goodness you have contractor skills, but that property has a lot of potential! Looking forward to seeing you work on this.

[@HighCappa45]

Not only love watching and learning from your videos. But the opportunity you both gave Will is amazing and now I get to learn from him also.

[@Jorob444]

Absolutely gorgeous spot. Wishing you and Will all the very best. Excited to follow the progress 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@huntergatherer4223]

It would be beautiful to fix it up and sell it to Will at an affordable price. Great kid! He needs a good mentor. Make him get some eye protection, gloves, respirators.

[@earthmother7852]

Will doesn’t want a small homestead. He just wants to come to work hard. He has dreams yet to fulfill. He’s really into bushcraft builds. He wants to soak up Nate’s knowledge and grow from the experience. What a great opportunity!

[@rudykozan5009]

@@earthmother7852i dunno he mentioned something about possibly wanting to buy it once it’s all said and done

[@earthmother7852]

@@rudykozan5009 that’s true but at his age and still wanting to buy land with Derek in NM I just don’t see him settling there. It is all an adventure though and I’m here for it!

[@MechellesBoutique]

Congratulations looking forward to following this journey with you, Jen & Will... didn't forget Lord Minion, AZ & Will's pupps.. I do not know there names yet but by the end of this I will... Enjoy every moment Nate!

[@ThexCatmanx]

I think turning the building into a workshop for someone to build out of to build up their new home stead could be a fun idea.

[@Argus-ni6ye]

I would tear into the house to see what’s going on in more depth and from there determine whether to fix or start new. That root cellar is definitely cool with the access on top so if it’s not too much of a pain maybe try to fix it.

[@XRPJohn2123]

Awesome brother congratulations can't wait to see what y'all do keep up the good work

[@conchitamay4859]

You are so talented. I wish you all Gods blessing. Your place is so Beautiful..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@williambeichler4971]

I can really see the possibility in that property. Congratulations on the purchase

[@ParaVapor]

You are an absolute legend for bringing will out! God bless you sir.

[@juliagahan1499]

Will Will ne an added extra on getting stuff done. Let's not forget that you have hired help on hand. He'll wow-ya!

[@conniephillips8217]

Wild night, it sounds like your dreams and goals are aligned on these projects! You have so many really good ideas and the ambition to move forward it's great that you will have Jen and Will's input into the projects along with a lot of hard work. I am very excited to watch the progress!!!

[@D.BeMe1]

Turn the house into a barndonium type structure. Small living quarters upstairs and storage downstairs, but mainly keep it for storage. Since you're not in a rush, you can work on building an actual house on the property. Single story 3 bed 2 bath, simple lay out. Keep the cellar, and either knock down the structure on top of it, or extend the banlrndonium over the cellar and have access to the cellar.

[@simonvadim99]

That mobile solar set up will finally get some use during renovation!

[@wheretheredferngrows14]

Nate you are the American Dream! Can’t wait to see what all you accomplish.

[@mat1999perez]

Wow!!! Very nice have fun on rebuilding. 😊

[@SwaggyCLeB]

Man you HAVE to fix up the root cellar! That would be such an awesome feature to have!