The Wife Demands New Faucet | Restoring Abandoned Off-Grid Airport

[@jackburton5085]

I really love Buster, he is a survivor, I'm happy he has rediscovered what it means to be loved.

[@laurahaaima1436]

#teambuster

[@SharpElbows123]

im new to this channel whats the story with the cat?

[@JohnSawtell]

@@SharpElbows123 The previous owner passed away and his cat had been living there alone for years by himself, living off the land. Cats that go feral often have issues reconnecting with humans.

[@HerbOMatic]

We love Buster!

[@braveworld2707]

@@HerbOMatic Buster loves your tuna. 👍👍

[@sublim5450]

I don’t ever comment on videos but i have to say that I was bummed when you stopped posting for awhile and now your the first person i look for when i open youtube. Good Luck with the airfield.

[@HerbOMatic]

We've been back since Feb, thanks for missing us though, we are glad to be back! I was bummed too.

[@Troupster]

​@@HerbOMaticat least you weren't two-bummed

[@Polecat54941]

@@HerbOMatic Being bummed in the UK is a totally different experience!

[@Timothy-NH]

The humor doesn't stop. The Mrs. needs to rethink her footwear choices.

[@farmtruck9885]

Please take Buster to a vet, he probably has worms and parasites. A bath would feel good to him if he would let you. Get some cat food. He deserves it.

[@shawnrinkel8377]

Home depot return collection! I died a bit, so funny

[@anitariley2681]

that's my stove!

[@HerbOMatic]

save dat money.

[@HerbOMatic]

Big discount most pieces are included!

[@5150mdw]

You are one of my favorite channels now days. Thanks to the both of you for sharing.

[@HerbOMatic]

Very kind of you to say that, we are working on getting more regular around here!

[@dmcd7333]

Looking forward to you guys every week!

[@HerbOMatic]

Working on being more regular, and also getting videos out on a schedule.

[@dmcd7333]

@@HerbOMatic Also, the wife pulling out the sticker on her foot... you gotta pull it out fast like a band aid. I grew up in the 70's-80's so your sense of humor is in line with mine.

[@braveworld2707]

@@HerbOMatic _"Working on being more regular"_ The way to do that is eat more fibre. 😁

[@tjwiersma4406]

@@HerbOMaticMetamucil will help with if you want to be more regular.

[@gwpsr58]

@@braveworld2707 Or slightly-past-expiration-salsa. Well, not regular so much, but helps you catch up in a hurry.

[@thedankwizardcovpepe9123]

Busters fur color is perfect desert camo for him

[@HerbOMatic]

We talk about that! Wonder if he's just that dirty!

[@MisterBelvoir]

That's why I relate to this channel so well. Left Handed people UNITE!

[@HerbOMatic]

All that smudged homework!

[@BigBisalreadytaken]

We're the only ones in our right mind.

[@amerritt261]

I meant to suggest during your last video, that you get a solar powered shed vent. I bought one 6 years ago and don't regret it. It may help your battery bank stabilize.

[@HerbOMatic]

I've looked at 48V fans to just hook up to the batteries. But this is a good idea too!

[@amerritt261]

This one is roof mount and comes with a 12" panel the mounts to the roof.​@@HerbOMatic

[@Frank-Thoresen]

They got a decent wind. Why not install a wind driven ventilation fan on the shed roof?

[@braveworld2707]

@@Frank-Thoresen _"Por qué no los dos?"_ 🤷‍♂

[@TRS-Tech]

Whatever is used to vent just make sure its not a brushed motor. It's unlikely you would get enough hydrogen build-up, but better not to risk it.

[@leighmonty13]

Buster is getting back to loving people after being on his own so long,good work on the house.

[@braveworld2707]

Buster's just in it for the tuna. .😲

[@HerbOMatic]

He's a paid actor.

[@michaeloswald9346]

Lead in tuna...just saying.

[@acHornet92]

You know, part of me thinks itd be better to rip it all down and start fresh.. but the other part thoroughly enjoys watching you struggle!

[@DouglasRees-c6j]

I thought the same from day one. Put the house in dumpster and set a new modular home. Spend time on the solar, water, hangers, runway, grader, aircraft.

[@HerbOMatic]

Hey! The house will be ok!

[@ocalavictory3728]

Yeah, it's a nice place. It just needs some work. And, the area is so beautiful and peaceful.

[@simenandrej]

A long episode😍 the land provides once again😂

[@HerbOMatic]

They are a bugger to edit though! I don't know why I said bugger.

[@nascarncoke]

The holes with rock walls generally have rose haired tarantulas in them. Some holes will have webs around them as well. Pour some water down the hole and they will come out. I use to catch them years ago

[@alvalonline]

You're kind of the young versions of the wife and myself. We didn't meet until our 40's, but the trip has been a great ride so far. Keep up the banter between yourselves. It keeps you young.

[@MattsScaleModels]

This restores my soul, good people making a difference, with animals and plenty of humour. The same kind of jokes I make, that my wife rolls her eyes at! Oh, and as a cat guy, I’m so happy to see Buster getting used to humans again. He really is the sweetest guy. Good on you, folks!

[@stephenreese5921]

You’re not cheap, you’re frugal!😊

[@gharr1405]

By the way, Herb - O - Matic is my favorite YT channel. Seriously

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

Awesome kitchen window view.

[@HerbOMatic]

It's one of the best features of the property!

[@codysp]

The level of innuendos in this video is borderline Oscar material! 🤣👏

[@KenBissell-oq2ns]

What’s great is at the rate they’re going I got my next twenty years of life planned out. So that’s comforting.

[@mikekares-b8q]

Those Cactus are something else .I once Kicked one of those Big Round ones it went wright through my boot and pined my foot in my boot passed through my foot and boot Wife had to get the long spike out with a pair of pliers learned my lesson I was a City Boy from Cleveland Ohio .

[@glass1258]

Love that movie 🍿 drop dead Fred 😊

[@GRIMRPR6942]

A tip for the cactus. Get yourself a tree trimming pole saw so you can keep hands/arms/legs away from the pointy bits and cut them off as low as you can to the base. Once you get the big pieces cut, work your way to the base, then you can easily dig them up if ya need to. Side benefit is that you can use the saw to trim that tree in front of the back door too.

[@kmacpahrump]

this must have been what it was like being a teenager in the 70s. That was better then the Hauc Tua line. Love it😂

[@stuntcardriver]

"It's this high." lol, that was great.

[@HerbOMatic]

She's a smart axe.

[@robgrubb420]

The HOLES look like tarantula holes! you should put a time-lapse on one of the holes to watch the hole construction that would be AWESOME!

[@HerbOMatic]

This is a good idea!

[@michaelosmon]

Digging the longer format. Appreciate ya

[@briandaly7236]

Please bring Buster to get checked out by a Vet and get his shots. Also, buy him some canned cat food and kibble. Tuna doesn't meet his nutritional needs and consider making him a inside cat as he's getting older and could fall prey to critters outside. 👍

[@SkyKing337]

Forget the shots... and the jabs and boosters too, unless you wanna end up like those who have... pushing up flowers!

[@carldrexler7883]

Why, the cat did just fine all those years alone

[@briandaly7236]

@@carldrexler7883 because Cats like humans are at greater risk as they grow older to disease and injury. They aren't industructable.

[@neil2809]

YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE ROOF

[@HerbOMatic]

dang it.

[@_scrapman4324]

Boy Scout trick for removing cactus spikes is a comb.

[@Sojourner_PNW]

I totally agree that the dividing strip in the under faucet cabinet needs to be removed in all kitchens. 🛠️

[@billlamb-s8w]

I love your videos I love these abandon ed airport Love to see more often cuz I'm laid up I had a stroke and I used to do plumbing but I'm kind of was sort of a handyman Love to watch just saying I like to see him more often,

[@imperfectfarm3436]

Love the work being done on the property. In the same boat as you only we have a smaller boat. :)

[@billyhaddock5540]

YEA! the sting of the Airport Cactus Spikes! Boots Required... Buster is growing into the best Airport Mouse/bug Catcher.. good job in the kitchen too..

[@takingiteeeasy9226]

I didn't know there was such a thing as a Faucet Wrench, so thanks for showing us that. I've been struggling with a faucet retainer nut, so I'll get one and hopefully I won't have to take the basin off.

[@HerbOMatic]

Basin wrench, they are good for tons of stuff because you can use them one-handed since the jaw is spring loaded. Let that sink in.

[@orionfl79]

Speaking of tall chairs, my grandparents used to have this neat little combination high chair step stool thing left over from the 50s. It had these steps that folded out on the bottom, and the seat had this rubber matting on it that doubled as a step for high places.

[@SrslyNoz.]

I recovered ours a few years ago...

[@PMELKUS]

We need to get that motor grader running, going need that for the runway. I'm a retired heavy equipment mechanic and if I live close by would be glad to help with that. Keep at it the place is going to look great one day.

[@ianwindley70]

Absolutely fantastic as always,the holes in ground look like wolf spider holes

[@paulkushnir2224]

Beautiful views and no body around to bother you thats worth more than any amount of money

[@HerbOMatic]

It really is. Best feature of the place.

[@MoooseGaming]

Anxiety at work and this video releases. Thanks for the good vibes.

[@HerbOMatic]

Thanks man, save up and escape! Took me from 2007 to 2023 to escape the wheel, I'm not off the wheel but it's turning slower!

[@MoooseGaming]

@@HerbOMatic definitely will keep working at it! Thanks for the videos and the good vibes I could use it!

[@StephanLeming]

I just started watching your channel yesterday. I love it very much and thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@awheezle]

Drop dead Fred was one of my favourite movies as a kid! I get so excited when I see you guys have a video up. I’ve been sold on you ever since the ashens reference back in the bunker.

[@suguhanona2323]

When you guys were doing the bunker you had good boots. She might want to put on boots instead of flip-flops until you can go through and clean out all the cactus.

[@GaryHerbert-g5g]

I started counting the innuendos, but lost count around 20.😂😅

[@LoneStarMillennial]

Those screens remove from the inside, that's why you keep breaking them. You pull up on the little black tab at the bottom from the inside and lift the bottom inward.

[@X19-x5f]

Been holding my comment but now it's time to say it: Standard wear on the ranch should be work boots, jeans, and gloves. For both of you. Ah, that feels better.

[@colindodd2862]

You peeps are hilarious ! Love the episodes

[@sfinger]

Big ladder... This is objectively the best stuff on KZbin right now. Maybe on any network or streaming service. The universally broad appeal of your personalities, humor, and lifestyle becomes more apparent in every video, and I'd be surprised if DIY or HGTV, or maybe even Lifetime or Hallmark, didn't make you guys the next big stars. Emmys incoming!

[@kameljoe21]

I helped a friend do the same thing. We took about 50 or more partial gallons of oil base paint and mixed it all in a large plastic 55 gallon drum. Then he opened up another gararage and pulled out even more. We ended up with about 50 or so gallons of paint mixed to a nice grayish color. He then put a lid on it with a hole in it and a paint sprayer with an extension tube and we sprayed a building, porch and everything else. After we were done we did it all over again until the paint was gone. It was quite warm that day so it dried mostly by the time we started over again! Still looks good as far as I know about 15 years later.

[@SandraCrockett]

Plumbing Oh Fun! That cat likes you guys! 🐈🐈 Never lose your humor! I love it!

[@saneman70]

What an amazing place to live. The views make all the jobs that need doing worthwhile.

[@michaelharrison4102]

I really enjoy how you guys care for all the animals from snakes to bugs. It’s a good quality in people.

[@mavrick7212]

You wife is so calm, patient, such a sweetheart. Don't pisser off! It's the quiet ones man, I'm telling ya! Muhuhuhuh. You folks are my kind of humor, keep up the funnnnn. We need more fun ❤

[@amanvasamantino5368]

You are one of my favorite channels

[@Unknown1880]

I gave a thumbs up! The reason is simple I like how these nice people bought a place in the middle of nowhere, started to talk in a camera en go little by little delusional just to entertain us simple folks 🤪 Keep up the good work👌🏼💪🏼

[@jonlowrey]

Aww. The sink was only crying tears of joy.

[@davidjones6110]

You have 73k viewers, imagine what we all could do in 1 weeks time to get that place into a dream for you both!

[@bigdrig82]

I was thinking the same thing! Even if two dozen people showed up for a week. I’d be happy to camp out in one of the hangers.

[@michaeloswald9346]

I'm down. Retired handyman.

[@slofishing7328]

I just retired 20 yrs as Sergeant with CDCR and 22 years as Military Police Officer. I'll pass on the hangers LOL I got a Revel Sprinter van. Good to see help minded people still out there!

[@220years7]

Thanks!

[@HerbOMatic]

You are going to end up funding the entire beer budget on the show! Thank you for helping the wife and I out!

[@zombify9807]

I am jealous of the amount of cactus fruit you have. If either one of you hasn't tried it yet they are awesome.

[@ArmouryTerrain]

with any of the broad leaf or prickly pear style cactus, the easiest way to trim them is to break off the cactus at the leafjoin. Each of the pieces you take off will grow- so be carefull where you dump them. I strongly suggest setting up a compost heap for all the organic matter you are going to cut down.

[@Polecat54941]

Best reality show on you tube, Keep it real please :)

[@TimmyMoza]

I fell over…..’does it go in easier if its wet?’ Nailed it…

[@stan525]

old plumber here get rid of those 1/4 shut off for the sinks, full turn valves are much better and repairable. now always buy cartridge style valves for your sinks. the one you are using is great

[@toomanycats305]

❤ Drop Dead Fred….one of the best movies ever 😂! Love watching the progress on this place. The views are AMAZING!! You guys are great interacting, and of course, Buster. What a great bonus!! 😺

[@dalewyatt1321]

Did the sink faucet myself last week but my water pressure blew out the filter so I had to do it a second time. I hate that. Camera work at 6.08 was gold.

[@spider8604]

Woo, been waiting all week for this to drop!

[@HerbOMatic]

Fellow Spider, glad to get it out!

[@olgringo-421]

Speaking from my own personal screw ups, I pass on to you that your cooler water supply line may freeze and split open unless you disconnect and make sure it is clear of standing water before winter. That little round loop won't most likely drain so you might want to consider blowing the line dry instead of just disconnecting and relying on gravity do empty the tube. 😉 I'll check back with you next May or June when you fire up your coolers again and see how you made out.

[@MattKrauseAZ]

HD sells a reciprocating “12 inch limb cutting” blade that works awesome on those cactus. Then pick up with a 4 tine pitch fork.

[@banacek8675]

That faucet is by far the nicest thing in that house.

[@MrLangDog]

I hope the extra cooler is making a difference for you guys. Thanks for the update.

[@TheAngry-AmericanGuy]

BUSTER ROCKS MY SOCKS! FYI you guys have a really cool and interesting place, it WILL be amazing once you get the essentials fully functional, I grew up on 2 farms as a kid...I always appreciated and still miss the adventure, it taught me not to be like a Gen Z wimp !! ( GEN X RULES - ALWAYS WILL ! ) FYI you should rename it the BUSTer-MATIC show ! : ))

[@duotronic6451]

No plumbers crack? I was robbed. 😂😂😂

[@anitariley2681]

🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@HerbOMatic]

I'll slip twice as much in your next order.

[@Vit116]

Thanks a lot for this new interesting video! Waiting for another new one very much!

[@immortaltyger1569]

Herb - Tip of the hat for that 1970's reference.

[@jjjww975]

HouseHold 6 is in charge -- keeping HouseHold 6 happy is a must .... she can make life REALLY DIFFICULT

[@f.k.burnham8491]

Herb- It's a bit late to tell you now, but they make a special staple gun to install the plastic cable holding staples. Saves a lot of time, dropped staples, and flat fingers. You get bonus points for leaving a drip loop in the tubing. P.S.- Don't wear sandals in areas of cactus. P.P.S. In cactus areas always carry splinter tweezers and bandages, and disinfectant. Oh, and a magnifying glass and a pen light.. A fanny pouch is great for carrying first aid supplies. It doesn't look "cool" but neither does trying to hop around to get home to remove the cactus spines.(I learned that really quick). Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@KutWrite]

I always replace those cheapo valves with ball valves. They don't get stuck & only take 1/4 turn on=to-off.

[@idothisthe808way]

Love the content! And the humor😂

[@RobertCline-jp4ve]

I believe tarantulas live in the little burrow you pointed out

[@HerbOMatic]

Ok, that makes more sense than snakes like the wife said.

[@madmodders]

Could also be burrowing wolf spider. They make these entrance walls.

[@pinpatchyeah7987]

I swear watching you struggle reminds me of my day to day dealings...

[@madDadMusic]

you guys are great, I love the banter.

[@GeeWillikersMan]

This episode is a real cliphanger.

[@SteveLane1]

278th comment!! I’m sure that wins me another free tractor ride!

[@MiggyManMike]

God damn that's a lot of prickly pears.

[@mattgirgenti3595]

Drop dead Fred is one of our favorites. Then again, it was rumored that we have have issues, which is now apparently confirmed.

[@oregonwjadventures621]

Absolutely love your videos.. been watching since the beginning. Love the new place..keep up the great content and looking forward to the progress you guys make!

[@sharonruffner4031]

You guys made my day! Enjoying your videos. I'm glad you guys don't have any bug fobias! Is that a real word idk

[@HerbOMatic]

I'm sure there is a fancy word for it, but that will do.

[@donnytucker]

That giant bush by the door definitely had a 70s look to it. 😄

[@hoffmanshaven]

This one was pretty hilarious! 😂😂😂😂

[@likaybai]

I work as Hotel Maintainance before, and I used an iron board to lay down. Next time don't forget the famous plumber's crack. 😂

[@infango]

Buster needs his own channel.. and grooming ;)

[@joebeach7759]

I'll sign the petition for making dividers under sinks against building code. Unless you're built like a 14-year-old Polynesian girl, you can't fit! Stand up for us full-figured men my brother!

[@HerbOMatic]

Just make them removeable with quick detach at the top and pins at the bottom or something. I 've fought too many of them!

[@Juanxlink]

@@HerbOMatic you do have a latch, saw and some bent iron, add nails or fastener of choice and voila

[@sarman1998]

I only watch this channel for the flowers!

[@dennisblair1384]

Too late for this project, but if you use a long nose pliers to hold the nail, you can hit the nail with hammer and avoid hitting your finger. Learned that lesson the hard way.

[@RobSharp-wo5qj]

Its great to see Buster is starting to let you get close. Soon he will wan to lay on your lap. I think you better wear bwtter shoes when you are out walking around outside. The colours in the morning and evening sky are beautiful.

[@johnjamieson6368]

While growing up north of Tucson, we had a cat that would follow when ever we went for walks in the desert. She thought she was a dog and hung out and slept with our labs.

[@CarolynBrown-nf8kl]

Look forward to see you guys . Reminds me of my husband doing redoing 3 different homes. Third place was the last. Its,ok when your young, dont fotget to laugh. The memories are great.

[@aaronshoyt]

Basin Wrench are the bomb

[@br3nnanmoore]

Another great video, I have enjoyed the new place and FANTASIC camera work!!!

[@RobFromOgden]

Enjoy the content, especially the banter. I too am a lefty. Like the Missus, I write with my left but most other things use my right.