This Is Going To Need A Hammer

Ben’s working on getting Sasquatch the truck back up and running, and Meg is in the kitchen getting started on preserving peppers.
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[@sandratorchia4803]

Could God have ever created a more perfectly balanced man and woman? Meg and her baking/cooking…Ben and his mechanical knowledge…I am so blessed to see this family.

[@kellygreen8255]

To answer your question…I think not. 🥰

[@maryjemison1101]

@@kellygreen8255 Amen 🙏😊

[@pattybeauchamp1203]

Yep, they are amazing + such good attitudes❤️

[@HolyPineCone]

Allah akbar!

[@mymia731]

What if it was the man who cooked and the woman who was mechanical? They would still be balanced. God would have made them that way. Would you still see it as perfectly balanced? Or is your view of perfection rooted in human kind’s definitions of work being male or female? Most couples find their own perfect balance based on the strengths and weaknesses their creator gave each. I just don’t think there is a divine idea of perfect balance based on human definitions. Meg and Ben have worked hard to find the balance that works for them. Praise to them for finding it.

[@mammahasspoken]

Best part of watching today's video was seeing your son working side by side with Ben on the truck ❤

[@martinsmith3354]

it was, normally it is the most dangerous job in the world, helping your Dad on car maintenance 😀

[@jamjar5716]

Yes. I liked seeing that!

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

Mama .bonnie ~ I couldn't agree more. Ben may be a Jack Of All Trades, but he's raising four specialists! That's definitely the way to do it. Their own proclivities will surface when they do and thankfully Ben is so all-around talented, they'll each get master-level guidance. Meanwhile, Buggie is learning from the best of the best in the kitchen. ~ It's such a joy to watch this family!

[@karineb5980]

​@@TXNLaurenMcN oui , la transmission des parents👌

[@beatricebraswell4677]

I don't know how Meg manages to come up with meal ideas everyday. She's an amazing wife and Mom. Kudos.

[@maryjemison1101]

Meg is Beautiful in every way

[@dorisgrainger9692]

Yes Meg do not be ashamed of your kitchen. You have a WORKING kitchen not a SHOW kitchen! I would love to visit your kitchen anyday

[@paulwilliams200]

NEVER feel guilty about showing your well-used kitchen. We all love the look of an immaculate kitchen - with everything put away/in place - but that is easily achieved with 5 - 15 minutes of cleanup. Kitchens which are ALWAYS immaculate are not producing food as delicious and wholesome as yours (and mine Lol !!!).

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Shots fired! There's no hamburger helper allowed in this zone, mister! You see any boxes in this kitchen, sir? Meg's indignation was hilarious!🤣🤣

[@TheHollarHomestead]

🤣🤣

[@ajb.822]

I'm 42 years old and I have gradually figured out what must be in a box of hamburger helper, but I've never had one in our kitchen, and if my mom did, I was little and don't recall. I'm not picking on anyone who uses it, (although I cringe for the MSG etc. that's probably in it, and my mom dis use beef bouillon which has that, even the one's in the health food stores.. ) I'm just noting that yeah, there are folks out here who have no experience with that stuff :) ! I used to wonder how on earth one could make pancakes just from a shelf stable box... later, thought they must have dehydrated eggs and milk (& oil/butter ??) in it. When I was about 20 I finally had to use one, babysitting once and found out you had to add those things from your fridge. We'd been off white flour for many years by then too, and it seemed SO much like a bowl of white glue/paste to me.... .

[@gkiferonhs]

It's always a good idea to have your kids help you work on the car. Good bonding time, they learn how the vehicle works and it generally expands their vocabulary (and I don't mean Pittman arm). ;)

[@terrym.2264]

I loved watching your son helping with the truck. And Buggie sitting between her brothers, holding their hands and bowing her head to pray. 🥹 My heart is so blessed when I watch your family work together and honoring God. ♥️♥️♥️

[@colleenallen3382]

Is there anything that you two can’t grow, cook, or repair. Amazing! Love this channel!

[@ritawelch4949]

Was thinking the same thing!

[@jerrybrady9103]

Little Buggy seems to be a natural on camera, and I noticed she swapped places at the table. Don't give up karate night, good for the body and the soul. Thanks for sharing 👏💯🙏

[@deecooper1567]

NEVER apologize for being productive! Love you guys 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@karineb5980]

surtout pas, le cerveau est censé être en activité ✋

[@evalinawarne1337]

Hihi hihi. To BUGGIE Don't be concerned about the kitchen. I love how it looks❗👍❤️🌹🥀🤟 It show's how hard Meg works in the kitchen. It is perfect. Preparing, peeping. It's All RIGHT❗👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I just received a gift today. A box of red bell peppers. So tomorrow I will be roasting Pepper's. Love to you beautiful family. FROM S E MICHIGAN GREAT LAKES STATE. Please give my love and PRAYERS to ART and BRI and family. I miss them ALOT. Never forgotten. Thank you. Thank you and GOD BLESS YOU 🤟❤️

[@gkiferonhs]

I appreciate you taking the time and effort to blog every day. Thanx.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

We appreciate you watching! ❤️

[@faithrada]

@@TheHollarHomestead Just don't burn yourselves out. Take a breath... often as you need. ❤️

[@pam3655]

👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love watching that young man helping his dad. What is needed more than ever now a days. My 3 kids one of them a girl was always at their dads side. Each can weld, mechanic you name it they can do it including the daughter👍👍👍👍💪❤️

[@gracesoule3754]

At my house we call that dinner homesteader helper.❤️

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Haha I love it!!

[@michelleblanton6115]

Listen to Ben!!! “That ain’t happenin” True North Carolinian now! Love it 😊

[@allanreid2394]

❤❤❤❤

[@kebergify]

I was so impressed with your son learning how to fix the truck...things that not a lot of young men learn now a days. Really really great to see!!

[@daveseip4809]

Hahahaha love it welcome to my world Ben I’ve been a auto mechanic for35 yrs even with the correct tools always revert to a big hammer it works

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

I used to love watching and helping my Dad work on cars and motorbikes as a kid (and still take any opportunity to help him with all kinds of building or repair projects now I'm your age!). I'm sure your kids will appreciate the value in all that you teach them and the time spent together. The same with doing cooking and gardening with my Mam and Grandparents. These things stick with you for life.

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Ben, just karate chop the steering part, it'll come apart....LOL!! Teasing!!! They're several good things about owning an older vehicle, you can take it apart, and work on it, and find parts. Unlike these new ones coming out with the engine all sealed up. Break the seal, and you end up voiding your warranty.....no thank you! I'll keep my old paid for 2011 Chevy Silverardo 2500. A kitchen, with dishes every where, and pots on the stove is a loved, and worked kitchen. You know good home made food comes out of that kitchen!!

[@deborahkelley4719]

I enjoy visiting Meg's kitchen to see what she's up too. Hug's from VA 🤣

[@gaylewatkins4685]

You guys can do just about anything. Looks like your son was a huge help repairing the vehicle. Go Hollar family. 👏👏👏

[@hanorabrennan9202]

My thoughts exactly! Amazing family!

[@gaylewatkins4685]

@@hanorabrennan9202 😊

[@gailbrault9251]

My dad had an old volkswagon that we both loved to drive and work on...change the oil..worked on the brakes. Good thing to know. My dad had 4 daughters..lol.

[@mgtmoffat8411]

You two, all your family really, were so limited in California! You belong on a homestead! The skills you are passing on will be of so much benefit to the young ones. 💕💕🌻🌻

[@mymia731]

California has homesteads. I am happy that they have their place but why must a state be criticized in order for others to be happy? There are plenty of places for people to be happy and how blessed that they were able to find theirs.

[@jjo5375]

Just melt when the little person bows in thanks holding a brother's hand in each of hers along with the family who loves her and each other so much! Anddd, I caught a glimpse of her sweet smile with.....teeth! lol : )

[@cathydasc2390]

Hello from Athens,Greece. Meg when you want to peel peppers, once they are out of the oven put them immediately in a plastic bag along with the parchment paper and close. Leave on the counter for 15min and then start peeling.

[@denisebozung126]

So glad you have the knowledge and skills to do so many repairs yourself. Hope your sons pay attention to learn these.

[@karenlemley8656]

So glad to see you teaching your son's how to do automotive work plus everything else you do. You are a great dad. I know kids don't always appreciate everything they're taught, (but they will),lol eventually!! Just keep plugging it anyway!!!

[@jfarm8854]

Love your table time as the growth of your children is so apparent over the videos. Sweet family.

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Red pepper spreads are so popular in my country,delicious!!! I hope you don't get hit by the bad weather, be well!

[@donaldauguston9740]

I'm so happy you're about to get that truck moving again. Good for you!!!

[@chrisburch8020]

just in case the storm should come in-land your way to move the travel trailer into the driveway near your shop---old house-- but on solid ground from the rising creek and below the tree line of wind to not tip it over. stay safe.

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Don’t worry about your kitchen, as empty nesters mine looks the same when I’m processing all the things!

[@strawberries1411]

hi hi, hi hi, buggy is really so cute

[@faithrada]

Dang Yes! That is one Beeeautiful WORKING Kitchen. ❤️

[@pattiwhite9575]

Glad you got one of the boys learning mechanics. He will be driving before you know.

[@ischafer8073]

👊 Great job, guys! Perseverance and muscles. 👋 Buggie! Kitchen aromas are the symphonies Meg plays 🎶🎵💞. That kitchen hums 15hrs a day. No other choice with a table full of men to feed! Be safe in the hurricane 🙏

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

You are both such a hoot! Meg you are such an inspiration with your efforts to waste nothing and your gentle spirit in caring for your family is such a joy to watch. Ben, when I watch you navigate the property and get creative with how you’ll accomplish a project, and the vast assortment of projects that you tackle makes me think of my dad. He is a jack of all trades and almost always a do it yourself kind of guy. If he doesn’t know how, he researches until he figures it out. My sister and I often were a part of whatever kind of work he was tackling. He taught us to drive a dump truck and pull a horse trailer, how to maintain cars etc. Seeing you working in all your videos with your children right in the thick of it makes my heart happy and seeing you working on the truck with your son in this video brought up some treasured memories for this Grammy. Thank you for the effort you put into sharing your lives with us!

[@luckyedwards4870]

U know what dude, guys r guys, they're raised to believe the only emotion they're allowed to show is anger. I try to never lose my temper, but for sure, if I lose it, it's only when I'm buy myself. Good for u man. 👍

[@gailmaree7719]

I notice Buggy has progressed to a booster chair between her brothers. She is growing up so so fast. Ben i am surprised to see you fixing the truck ..i thought it was being done with insurance. Yet another skill you have in abundance. Megs kitchen is a room filled with love.. her love for the family produces food made with love and bellies full of that lovely food.

[@peterrowellranson8649]

Thanks for making me feel like I'm going around with you with whatever you do love you guys Peter Cape town South Africa

[@johnmcqueen4348]

Great job on the car repairs, one day at the time! Thanks for sharing!

[@lonnien.clifton1113]

Y'all are saving A lot of money by working on the truck, GOD bless yall

[@walthartley813]

Ben, you need a ball joint separator (aka Pickle Fork), it makes things a lot easier. Love watching your videos, you have an amazing family.

[@elvamajors3497]

Your kitchen is perfect. Don’t apologize.

[@VannaWhiteboard]

I don't remember, did you make pepper jelly? It is so good on lightly toasted bread with cream cheese 'Tea Sandwiches' in the middle of winter.

[@teresaslovingcare4444]

Holy, are you ever lucky there wasn't more damage than that!

[@pennyheisler7500]

Great to see your son with you! My dad was handy and it seemed he could do anything he set his mind to. He taught my brothers and my husband many of the skills they use today. My brothers have turned it into a great living.

[@hollyu48]

Love to see what interest each boy has, they are right there to help with things they like

[@irmibullinger1421]

Ben you are amazing! It never ceaces to amaze me how you can figure out to fix anything! Meg, I love watching how organized you are with preparing, cooking, baking and canning!

[@jcatlady5947]

As a girl I would help my father. And when I was 15 a friend and I rebuilt a Cadillac engine. Even girls can learn these things. It was wonderful bonding time with your parent.

[@pamtanner516]

I’m waiting for Ben to cut down some hardwood trees from the property and make a farm dinner table.

[@jo-sully-anne2418]

The question I ask is this ... are you both aware of the joy and encouragement that you bring to so many 😁 My gosh, so excited to always see a video pop up by your wonderful family. Gods hand of favour and blessing upon you all. Thanks for inspiring me to eat better Meg, and Ben I just love your choice of background tunes as you work 👍🏻

[@kathleenmatthews867]

Love the step ladders. lol. Never seen anyone use jack stands for a step ladder before. Hey it worked though. I have a little box stand I built for myself to check fluids etc on the truck. Had I only known.

[@markmorris3579]

You might want to invest in Haynes repair manuals for each vehicle.I've found them very helpful.

[@hector131]

Hey! It's my favourite time of the day 😀 Love from Sweden as always ❤️

[@terresiagregg9326]

Hope you get it fixed soon your son was great help

[@InTheGarden2070]

The best part of all of your videos is when you sit at the table, hold hands and pray. ';D ❤

[@teamicdee]

Buggie got a big girl chair!

[@karynbrown7519]

You all certainly are a wonderful couple rearing totally amazing children. I find myself looking forward to your next video! So happy you all got your baby girl to balance your brood!

[@loraineleuschke4186]

I am so very excited for all of you because all the patience and hard hard work you all have done shows well as you walk around your property and accomplish tasks.

[@tobycatVA]

You need a high bay garage and a lift in it. With your skill sets already shown, you could get into some real trouble err fun then.

[@PriceFamilyHomestead]

Be nice to her it's not just stroganoff it's a lot of love in those dinners she makes you LOL I know you were just having fun with her

[@brenda324]

Never apologize for Meg's kitchen. You should see mine.

[@celestemclaughlin1356]

Love how your son hung in and helped you through this project! Blessings!

[@tammyprovost936]

I am so excited about seeing this and I know that I can go back and I can use it when I finally do get my own Harvest thank you so much for doing this because I've never seen anyone do it except for my grandmother and that was God over 30 years ago thank you God bless and thank you for sharing your journey

[@aprilanderson2874]

Good Morning Beautiful Wonderful Family... I am Sooooo Glad You All are ok after your mishap..!!!!! I have a 2000 F350 & I also had a horrible mishap on Geiger Grade coming down from the Virginia City, NV. area several years ago... That Guard Rail saved my life..!!!!!! Ben... You are amazing & so dang Handy...!!!! Gwen... You are Amazing as well...!!!!!! All My Love To You All...!!!!! Finding parts for my 2000 F350 is difficult at times , but My Baby is all good... the running boards are Obsolete now... I still need one on the passenger side... I think maybe a Junk Yard , or After Market is my only option now. Sooo Glad your Sasquatch Baby is fixable ... It's as Beautiful as You All Are..!!!!!! Careful with those Knuckles...lol LOVE YOUoooooooo !!!!!! From April... @ The Concrete Cowgirl Homestead in Dayton, NV. I'm Off to run some baserock to a job in Gardnerville... I run a Big Rig... Her name is Mountain Molly.... Peace Out.. xoxoxoxox... !!!!!!! ;-)

[@cherylinoklahoma9624]

For very accurate, often live coverage of severe weather, watch "Ryan Hall Y'all" on KZbin. He is an excellent Meteorologist, uses multiple sources, and has "Storm Chasers" on the scene who report back with live video and audio.

[@camerongilbert1247]

I know enough about vehicles to know I should never try fix it myself but watching Ben fix the truck is so interesting.

[@keithprinn720]

great work getting this old girl back to use, great bonding with your son doing this job and super flavour in that delicacy prepared. enjoy

[@thankfulblessings2412]

Buggie graduated to the middle of the table. Blessings to you.

[@SPshaun]

I use the vids all the time to help the hubs figure out how to do do things which helps me too. I hate mess that happens in my kitchen, especially this time of year. I just clean as I go to make room for more mess. Mess is good. It means progress and prep. The freeze dryer is a must for me. I don’t know where you put your food that you’ve preserved but I’ve had issues with storage space in my home. Y’all do it well!

[@janicew6222]

I loved watching you working with and teaching your son, great job.

[@dixsigns1717]

There is a tool, that looks like a funny fork. "Pitman Arm Wedge" Ben, you should make a tool that slides into the corn cobs and doesn't start spinning when you have the corn halfway off the cob! I tried everything and finally wound up cutting it off by hand, truth be told my husband did the cutting.

[@1stChaCha]

I didn't throw anything.........far!😁🤭 Best plans always get stuffed with a stubborn bolt/stripped screw/headless nail/frozen cap/fused connection. Nothing the right size hammer/blasting cap can't handle!!😃🤯 I love you both for your unwavering optimism. God bless you and yours, you continue to give me hope!!😘

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Great video. Thank you.

[@terryhenderson424]

QUESTION: Do you have a winter seed starting and seedling growing space? Depending upon where you're at in the country, October to January is biannual and perennial seed starting time so the seedling starts can get outside asap. You folks are probably at the point to honestly consider upto volumes of herbs, aromatics like lavender, and flowers like Rubeccia. Of course, seeds dint cost what they used to nor does a packet have as many as they used to. But for example, at one time a packet of 20 plus lavender seeds cost less than one half priced garden center plant; figure at about a 50% success rate and that's quite a savings. Some of the perennials often grown ornamentally do wonders for pest control, pollinator attraction, and have upto a number of other purposes; in the right place and space, they can be pretty hardy too. The time to set in a seed tray is often November.

[@cindybickford9939]

So nice to see your boy working with you on the truck. So many things you and Meg teach them!

[@GeorgiaGrown90]

" I didn't lose my cool, I didn't throw anything" 😂literally me

[@jeansirbaugh3616]

It is so much fun to be invited into your home every time that we get invited and don't be ashamed of anything when she is cooking something so phenomenally delicious looking

[@sharonhaas8503]

Know nothing about cars but liked seeing the underneath where my husband and son disappear too often! Meg! Great dinner. I like to make hamburger stroganoff often. It is quick and tastes so good over all kinds of things. Mashed potatoes are loved by my son and husband. It just works with them, and they love it, and I am queen of all! Take care! Stay safe!

[@marshamoore6299]

Blesses my heart to see your family sitting around the table, holding hands, heads bowed, giving thanks. My family is all grown and living on their own so thank you for sharing these moments. God bless you and your family.

[@julieburleigh4547]

To the Holliers, please be safe during this storm coming ur way. It is a very serious storm even over land. Has man tornadoes mixed with winds and lots of rain. The trailor might not be the best place for ur family during the storm. Be safe.

[@louantonucci3123]

A pickle fork is what the tool is called

[@bonniealtizer2542]

A very well balanced family . So good in front of the camera.

[@2L82Sk8Bye]

What a blessing to have the knowledge to fix things. My hubby had that too and I always appreciated that. It sure saved us lots of money over the years. It’s great to see your boys helping and learning. 🌻. I came back to say who cares if the kitchen is messy! That’s real life happening there. It’s such a pleasure to be invited into your busy days.

[@williamstevens9609]

You may be able to save yourself some money in the body work area on the front. Look into full high clearance bumpers for that rig. Would replace the bull bar, bumper and all, and would tie into the frame and be stronger than the stock bumper. They come powdercoated black and look really good on those trucks

[@karenladwig3856]

You and Meg are amazing!❤❤🧙‍♀🧙‍♀🚔🚔

[@rebelnoxford1985]

An idea for hot peppers is Cowboy Candy. Usually made w jalapenos but I've used different hot peppers too. Love y'all's videos!! From Cheryl in north Mississippi - take care, stay safe, love y'all, God bless

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Great video

[@andrewhammill6148]

Hey Ben - Did ya bleed on the truck during repairs? Cuz ya know - If ya don't bleed on it, ya didn't do it right - LOL.

[@patriciaherman6499]

Meg have you made hot pepper jelly? Goes good with cream cheese on a cracker topped with the jelly also I use it as a glaze/ marinade for chicken, pork loin, ham, pork chops yum. Ben your a man of all trades, your handy to have around 😀. Blessings to all of you. 😊🇺🇲

[@joannsmith4593]

I learned so much from you guys

[@barbaramix1683]

We all have days that don't go exactly as planned. The secret is to stick them out. Luckily God gives us better day in between. Congrats on not cussing and throwing things. I will be praying that you don't get any hurricane winds and excess water.

[@nopartsgarage6691]

Good to see ya have the beast back and it's mobile again. We'll let's hope hahaha. For going threw a guardrail and over the hill it didn't get beat up to bad. Glad everyone was OK. Catch yas on the next video.

[@cwade1672]

Many memories of Hubby working on our vehicles, with different ones of our sons helping. One of the lost things, that dads did with thier kids. So nice to have the help and the knowledge

[@jodytempleton-jackson1377]

Fantastic to share your knowledge with your Son.

[@camicri4263]

Great job you guys! God bless!🤗🤗

[@StoneKathryn]

I had a little car repair I had to do on Monday the 26th but nothing like you have to do! I just had to replace my alternator because the voltage regulator had gone bad and it was boiling my car battery. Since winter is approaching I got a new battery too. I've replaced a steering box on my old car but I don't remember a castle nut so I must have been lucky. The steering box was leaking and I kept having my power steering stop working. That's great that you had tires on new rims to change the wheels that were messed up. That makes it a lot easier to get under the truck. Is there a sway bar in the front of the truck? I have no idea but I bent mine once on one of my cars. Beautiful red peppers Meg! Nice yellow too. Sweated means you put them in a paper bag right? Oh, you just put them in a bowl and cover that. You can use ATF instead of power steering fluid. It's cheaper. You don't have to have power steering fluid. I was going through big jugs of ATF for power steering fluid until I found a new steering box for my 1979 Chevy Malibu. The first one I found had a leak also! So I had to put the steering box on that car twice. At least the metal hoses for the power steering fluid from the pump were idiot proof so they only fit one way. It's harder to find parts for old cars. I hope you can find all the parts you need to get Sasquatch back together. Thanks for this Hollars! Was that Jack or Tyler helping you with the truck? I've been working on cars since I was 15 yo. I like to do as much as I can myself.

[@lisanowakow3688]

My Bro was working on an engine and I, his second sister of three, asked if I could help. He had the engine sitting on the driveway and said I could use the socket wrench with an extension and a spark plug socket to pull the spark plugs. I looked at them, inserted the wrench, and because it was fighting back stepped on the wrench with my body weight and the first one let out a phenomenal crack and he whipped around to look not believing I would get it loose.😊 Silly mun.