This Is Going To Be Huge! Prepping Our Build Site For A Massive Barn Addition

We are finally prepping the build site for our new massive barn addition!
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[@NORMANMORRISON1940]

We'll check it out and I can't remember if I automatically kicked on that blue part right you get a discount or whatever if I go there referral maybe thanks a lot I would download it and play with it but I'll probably never construct anything I'm too old That was in the 80s

[@username3183]

This was such a great video. I had to watch it twice. The goats, dogs, chickens, turkeys, and bees were superstars this week!

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Greg it isn't cheap it is using your resources to get the most out of them. We have become such a throw-away society, we need to go back to do what are grandparents and great grandparents did. Use it till nothing is left of it or it is worn out.

[@loucinci3922]

Trouble is, they don’t make things like they used too. China quality stinks

[@coralsancetta7242]

It's not being cheap, it's being frugal and recycling. Love how you do things.

[@jaywimer4415]

Frugal is my word, we lived well and vacationed but we’re not extravagant and at times I know our friends were talking. But we retired 5 yrs ago at 59 and still haven’t collected SS, so I guess we get the last laugh as most folks we know are still working. Just keep on doing what you’re doing and the rewards will come. (Just don’t sacrifice ppe day to day)

[@user-rq8lo2bd2s]

Scottish heritage in family our motto has been use it up, wear it out, make do or do without! Self reliant, NO debt!!

[@Sleekfalcon]

I agree with the "being cheap" comment. We live in a society where everything is replaceable instead of reusable. It's "not okay" to not go out and buy new shiny things. People are judged by what they have rather than who they are. I use what I have and I'm proud of it. Do I wish they were nice new shiny things, sure I do but it's not a requirement as a lot of people make it out to be. And it really makes new homesteaders struggle. My chicken coops have all been reused products. A dilapidated shed and now a 1984 30ft camper we started our journey in. My barn is being made from an early 1900's house. The metal I'm using to cover it is coming from a mobile home on the property I'm tearing down. I'm also using what materials I can for the mobile home to fix our house. Nothing wrong with it at all. I live that you use the resources available to you. Id live to save money by milling my own lumber. Its just not available to me. Just think if it like your dozer project. As long as someiis done right it doesn't matter what is used to get it done.

[@dancallaghan3314]

The barn addition project is off to a great start. Take a couple of hours and make a very sturdy work table that you can mount your planer and tablesaw and chop saw to. Make it so you can move it with your tractor and make it with a base that won’t tip over or move when pushing items through the saw. Add on multi plug in points, does not have to be fancy, just practical. Screw down the table saw to the bench. Table saw top should sit at 36 inches, add some hooks for extension cords, air compressor lines to hang on. Use wood for the top as it’s not too slippery. Also make a work platform 4x8 that is skid like that you can pick up with your tractor forks and can work off of at heights. If you’re working by yourself use a ladder to access it after setting at the right height by the tractor. These ideas just make working just so much easier.

[@petewatson4353]

There are three ways of doing things, the hard way, the easy way and Gregs way.

[@debbienewmex]

That would b a great video title!

[@roywaite5793]

All for saving money however if it’s worth doing it’s worth doing right. Especially on a permanent structure. If you don’t want to be repairing it every few years, use the proper materials.

[@1944chevytruck]

BARN RAISING CONGRATS!..... REMEMBER BIGGER IS BETTER!............

[@olliesear1151]

Sometimes 'cheap' is bespoke, custom made for the job. It fits better, and you've increased your skill set while simultaneously becoming more off grid... 😁

[@donaldgarrison4313]

Greg would make a great DAD!!

[@eduardocarvalho1547]

Being frugal means you're not getting into debt. Well done you two! edit: that doesn't mean you can't buy a couple more bags of concrete, that last footing had almost no concrete!!! 😁

[@jesseandrade8752]

You guys bring joy to this old veteran. Thank you for making me happy.

[@MitchITW]

Best smile on the internet.

[@donaldgarrison4313]

Waiting on new Addition to Channel ?? We love yous !! Cheryl - Donnie g

[@egratis2367]

Gee, you guys look like real professionals now. Katy could get a job modelling for a chainsaw manufacturer.

[@jimmyjohnson4970]

Greg it's not called cheap it's called recycling

[@sbhministry]

We see that your goats are as helpful as ours!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@dorisharrison9885]

Busy as a bee,keep up your good work, enjoyed watching,😊never a dull moment😊🌷🇺🇸

[@stewartwilkinsonsnr]

So currently here in the UK we have people with all kinds of issues, just don’t watch the News or KZbin channels covering all kinds of rubbish news. So I look forward to your videos each week. I had so much enjoyment watching you both playing with the Goats, what a wonderful life same with your Dogs. The content is always a good mix. Katie know how you feel I too have a cold. See you soon ❤️💙xx

[@williamwaugh4272]

Trade you trump.

[@user-hc9tv6oq5h]

Can hardley wait for the next video.Katie I Hope you get over your cold Soooooooon things looks so Good can't wait to see the big barn.

[@rg1599]

Should have called this episode “Dances with goats”

[@oneoldmansgarage7880]

I have been meaning to tell you guys, most tractor owners put an anti-freeze solution in the tires to give weight and traction. The method is super simple and the tools are very cheep.

[@maxyman7777]

with all the wood you have milled, build a heavy-duty work table or bench.

[@daveengel5751]

I love your videos. I am especially pleased that you don’t spout religious bs as part of who you are. As a fellow Canadian you make me proud.

[@PDIF2007]

Greg, you have the most perfect life. You have a perfect partner, you have a idilic lifestyle and you make everything look so much fun. Thanks you both for sharing you life with us all, you make me smile every second of your videos. Phil from the south coast of England

[@1British-Columbian-ca]

nothing better than a nice clean bush Cheers

[@flowerstone]

I put a 12” wide x 8” deep footing, with rebar in it, all around our chickens house and run. Built everything on that. It’s been real good keeping predators out. 😊

[@sgrvtl7183]

Nice work on getting the barn addition prepped. Excited to see the next steps. Hope Katie will be 💯 next video. Playing with the goats was cute! 🐐🐐

[@chipprice1174]

you need some of that temporary electric fence and section off that area that Katy was cleaning. Just take them out there everyday while you are working. Goats are great bush cleaners. Cut back a little on the feed and they will be hungry enough to forage and clean it up. Then, what they don't eat, it'll be a lot easier to clean up. Plus, their butt fertilizer will do the orest good, AND it'll keep them off that pretty grass.

[@wendellmurphy5249]

Katie you are a special breed of women, I love my wife so very much but she would never even consider running a chainsaw. You guys make a very good team ❤

[@KarenSmith-ys3sk]

Great video! Glad to see you Katie feeling alittle bit better and working. Cant wait for the next video of hard work,animals,and music.

[@yolandarobertson7104]

The minute he laid down the string I thought, I would not do that! I love your goats.

[@jhanna1347]

I really like the longer form videos, very happy to see it almost 30 minutes rather than 10-12 minute ones other put out; really let's me see and feel what it's like to live out there. Good job editing Katy

[@eddiepaige6628]

You two work so great together! I like that you both make it enjoyable to watch.

[@Lissa-eh5bg]

Thank you for stating you consider yourself cheap. I am cheap too. It's really all about being good stewart's with our resources. There is so much going to the landfill that using materials you have on hand makes sense. I spend on the things that make me happy. Not necessarily expensive. Peace Love Happiness 💖💖

[@wallyallyn5473]

I love it when I see people that enjoy having fun with their animals that is very cool

[@j.b.6855]

Being frugal is a choice. What do I spend my money on? If I spend it on things I can do/make myself there often isnt money to spend on other things. In my life gardening has taught me this lesson. I could go out and buy bags of potting soil and soil amendments, or I can make compost and leaf mold for free. By making free amendments I can buy quality tools that I will have a very long time. Nothing is truly free and making your own takes some time. But when you have lots of free time and little money its smart to spend time.

[@Rppbiz]

What a beautiful message

[@loslaureles1883]

I just love your goats. They are so nosey and into everything.

[@donaldgarrison4313]

Greg a great Husband !! Good worker !!,too

[@Chris-yo4ks]

If you get some hardware cloth and staple a few inches to the building, and have it bend below ground level and out from the building about 1-2 feet; animals will not know to dig away from the building to get access. They always dig close to the structure that want to get into. If the hardware cloth is a couple of inches underground, you wont catch it with a mower, and plants will have no issue growing on top of it.

[@dancarey5794]

I love watching your videos, you have came so far since I started watching. I love how you both work together.

[@phuongvo3051]

I love when Greg jump with his goats , too cute , they ran and play ❤

[@NORMANMORRISON1940]

Wow you you did good because I just about started to click on to go past your sponsor very smart woman very good program by looks of it I'll take a look at it but I'm not building anything anyway so I probably would never use it but very good well done

[@davidwittmer8806]

My favorite channel to watch, love ❤️ you guys, especially beautiful Katie. ❤

[@patriciafuchs5970]

I always enjoy your videos, your honesty, concerns, thought processes. They are always thought provoking and fun.

[@georgekitchen953]

Greg over the pond we say make do and reuse more we use the less goes to landfill.. And i love your down to earth attitude bettween you.

[@TheHavasu_77]

It’s always a treat to see all the animals, you guys, and your beautiful homestead. That barn is going to be huge when it’s done! I also bet the chickens will appreciate more space once the goats get moved! Love you guys! 😊❤

[@BodiePerkins]

I have always looked at things as "need" vs. "want". I guess that is the same as being frugal/cheap, which I consider to be a good trait. Guess that is why I am financially comfortable in retirement.

[@Creative22222]

💞💞💞💞💞You always share fun videos with us and I appreciate every minute of it. I always look forward to watching your new videos❤❤❤❤👌👌👌👌

[@DiminutiveMissCabbage]

A better word than cheap, Resourceful!

[@josephsilvia1746]

You know being cheap sometimes is a good thing .the concrete guy wanted 28,000 to do my footing 4foot wall and a slab .I did it my self and saved probably 14,000 so I love being cheap everything is looking great at your place keep up the good work

[@johnkirby6547]

Hello Greg and Katie It makes sense to recycle what you already have as apposed to buying it just to discard. It looks so different already, good job and get well Katie.

[@RondellDale]

Cute shot of you two taking time to play with the goats! 😂 ❤

[@mlutke4067]

Looking great… & being frugal is a must for everyone these days! I think it’s a badge of honor that you two are so resourceful & re-use & re-purpose whenever you can. So exciting to see the next build!! I was so worried the barn seemed so low, but tractor fits!!! Great job! Hope your cold is nearing its end😎

[@danielbenedict2085]

Not being cheap, your being inventive!

[@OnlyCampers]

this was such an amazing, feel-good episode ☺

[@geraldluque9607]

The word of the day is not cheap. Its conservative.

[@raukoshadowdemon]

the rebar that katie picked up you guys could reuse in any newer footing you do in the future, and tbh being frugal is always better than being 'cheap' it's knowing what you've got at hand and working with it to do things that that might not have been possible in the first place with something that could of cost way more than it needs to. it's never being cheap but being smart with what you have, and only spending on what you need in the end. as for preventing critters from getting in, the chicken wire doubled over would probably be the better option for the short depth you wish to go down with. always fun to watch what you build

[@RobSharp-wo5qj]

You should build a work bench to mount your power tools that you can move with your tractor . this is another project you are building with lumber you milled . you are saving money .

[@russellwatters5891]

I'm pretty sure ya'll are going to like it!! The foundation pads are sure to hold up the new addition, ya'll went the extra bit and put in larger pads. Greg, cheap isn't the correct term when you're using common sense. Why spend money on something that you have materials to repurpose, or use up. Like putting the broken bits of concrete into the pad areas, instead of buying more bags of concrete to fill in. Love ya'll ❤️

[@timakers6896]

Greg- "Same" 😂😂

[@1944chevytruck]

good job getting rid of forest fire fuel!

[@buddyreed2623]

Hello Katie and Greg. There is nothing wrong with using what you have. I learned that in Boy Scouts 47 - 53 years ago. It shows that you are smarter. All of the concrete and rebar you two picked up looked like it made it into the holes for the footers with perhaps nothing to bury later. The concrete tubes here are around $18, so there is another few bags of concrete that can be said cost you nothing extra. Great job. Have good days! (I liked the idea about Milanote, I just don't have a project to use it on.)

[@forgetn]

Two things in the 1920s the first aircraft builders realized that fuel-air mix was shown as rich/poor, it was quickly switched from poor to lean. Because poor implied you had no money, while lean implied that you were frugal. Words matter! Second don,t forget to use the ashes from that fire on your vegetable garden. Carbon is very very useful in a vegetable garden, never mind being fugal you had it there. As for the homemade sonotube...you are right, plus cutting the damn things does take time too. good luck

[@NORMANMORRISON1940]

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[@randydobson1863]

Hi Katie & Greg & it's is Randy and i like yours Video is cool & Thanks Katie & Greg & Friends Randy

[@greavesy3998]

That exchange about bushes being in the way of what you want 🤣. Barns going to be awesome, keep it up!

[@usher63124]

It's going to be quite the place when your done !

[@karenriggle5435]

I used to use busted up cement as fill in retainer walls and put rock over it...I'd put gutters on the down side of the roof to collect rain water in a tank to water animals in the barn...gunies always are making noise

[@user-rs9hl4mw7u]

Frugality = freedom. Our culture sees it completely backwards: frugal = deprivation. When you consider the cost of debt or needless spending on your mental well-being and closing off future opportunities (and future security), celebrating a lifestyle of simplicity and creatively not spending needless money is so wise. Good for you. In the end, it's not how much money you make, but how much you spend. By carefully managing the small expenses, you'll we so much more free in the long-term.

[@nildavargas7836]

I don't think it needs to be called cheap...it's being RESOURCEFUL!!

[@juliestrother167]

Hi Greg and Katie, great progress on the barn 👏🏼, I think it will look amazing when it's finished. I enjoyed seeing the promo for the sponsor, too. I do hope you feel better soon Katie, lots of love to you both 💗 x

[@willamettehops]

Nice trolling Katie. Lol. That old saw shed looks pretty well built.

[@user-rw9tb7ry9z]

Mighty Katie the lumber jack. Guys I love following along with your progress. Barn is going to be huge that's going to be great!

[@BNewfoundland]

Nothin’ like a burn pile/clean up fire. Aspen is growing well. Gonna be a beautiful of a goat barn. Blessings ❤❤

[@terryfoust4802]

do what fits your budget, don't worry about what others think , for me the cheaper /using the meterials laying around is the cheapest resources.🙂❤

[@elzaannandale6229]

Hope your better soon and thanks for today's sponser

[@billroberts3864]

You two sure are getting your place looking ship-shape and very nice. The barn build makes sense as you need the animals in a clean, secure and comfortable space. Blessings to you both.

[@sandratweedale2579]

Thanks for the animal vids. I could watch them all day enjoying themselves. You guys are cool too 🤭😉👵🇨🇦 Ottawa

[@MosenMasoumi]

I hope you guys get few lambs, baby lambs are so pretty, and honey bees.

[@peterthrupp3133]

Greg, love your attitude and comments about life. Loved your comments in the last video when you were sitting against your big tree.

[@racebanning6390]

GREAT JOB RECYCLING THAT CEMENT MATERIAL. THATS THE WAY👍👍....... AND I LIKE TO CALL NOT WASTING MONEY, BEING FINANCIALLY CREATIVE. THE MORE YOU DO THAT , THE MORE YOU CAN PUT THAT MONEY FORWARD IN THE NEXT PROJECT. AWESOME THINGS GOIN ON OVER THERE... BE BLESSED...🙏☝☝🙏

[@donnabac]

I enjoy watching you two work and play. 🙂💚

[@ritahall8653]

I love your new shirt better together

[@private15]

You need one of those solar portable electric fence to put around the goats so they can hangout close to you while you work and yet keep them out of mischief.

[@MichaelNichols-ec9pt]

In my part of Missouri, that style is called a mule barn. No, I don't know why, but Missouri is known for its mules (headiness, I guess too). Good idea, you cannot have too many buildings. They will all fill up no matter what you do.

[@waynedavenport3919]

The barn build is really exciting. Can’t wait to see the build guys. ✌️😎❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@donaldgarrison4313]

Looking better you property!!

[@jerrystout3032]

Outstanding Craftsman ship 👍!!great job guys!😇!😇!

[@suezaple4950]

Well this is exciting, the clean up before the barn build can't wait your off to a great start. Nice to hear that your goats will give birth soon how wonderful . lmao Greg running around with Nibs too funny.looking forward to your next step.

[@terencecottington4273]

I've signed up to Milanote. Thanks for the introduction. I think I am going to find this very useful, so thank you so much..

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[@javedramzan-mq2qs]

Helloparty,1st all of you smile.l saw you Utub channel ,your loving anemal everything is perfect.enjoyed your your property thank you

[@grwaters5911]

Great to see you two have some fun as well as work.

[@jackieanderson6599]

First, Katie get well soon dear... I love love how you play and enjoy quality time with all furbabies especially the goats... ❤❤❤ so cool a bigger place for the goats too yay!! Excited to see your design of home for them🎉🎉

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I finally subscribed 🎉

[@waderue]

Glad to see you guys building again and I look forward to this one

[@mrdbooks7285]

"In the Box Method" - My brother Bob did something similar, he use to make these Bespoke Table Candles, he use to pour Wax all over the Table and then set the Table alight. Table Candle.

[@richardrojas6306]

I can already see a hefty sturdy table saw extension to handle large plywood sheets by yourself. Then you can remove the extension for smaller lumber needs. I love the idea of making your own footers and you have a cement mixer as well. Katie, get yourself well. Big hugs from Santa Barbara. 🤗😘🍷👏🌹😎🙏