THIS Is What I Was MOST Afraid Of | Building An Off-Grid Home

[@ourselfreliantlife]

We hope you have a very merry Christmas!

[@honeybadgerisme]

❤Thank You!

[@robtorres]

Merry Christmas!

[@JamesHollinger-lt8qx]

Where did you source the twin-wall polycarbonate panels from

[@ilzitek2419]

❤ you too!!

[@direbearcoat7551]

Merry Christmas! I get you. I don't call it a fear of heights, either. I can be in high places, no issues. However, I am afraid of "precarious locations." High places, where there are no safety rails, or barriers that can keep me from falling off. I can get on a twelve story roof, and look down, if there is a four foot or taller parapet to keep me from falling off. I cannot get near the edge of a three story roof, if there is no parapet. It just won't happen.

[@grizzlyted4401]

Acknowledging your limitations and surpassing them is one of lifes challenges. Build is looking good. Happy holidays guys!!!

[@vnez7338]

Get the strawbales covered (ASAP!). Then worry about the rest. Good job to you both.

[@DesertDog8989]

Yeah, once they start rotting, it's not even something you want to burn. Mold in the lungs is worse than chicken mites on your couch!

[@marykappesser5145]

Jim, I totally understand the fear of falling. I have it. I'm OK on a ladder if I can hold on to something, a wall, even a nail or screw sticking out. So I am impressed that you were able to push past it to get the job done.

[@Melissa02891]

I never realized you had any trepidation about climbing up heights before, you did a great job pushing through that Jim. I hope cream head continues to improve with Jess's tender love and care it was so cute seeing her standing in the water without fussing at all. You've got the magic touch! Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄

[@ThePyramidone]

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.🎄

[@kristieandjeff2720]

3:50 that was so cute how she came running up behind you and past you full speed out of no where 😁

[@ram1brn]

Strap them panels down dont just count on the hardware for them. they can flex in the winds we have .I think the plastic straps used on pallet loads would be good for holding them ,,,TRUST ME .. dont ask how i know

[@creinicke1000]

Sounds like good advice..

[@honeybadgerisme]

That is Brilliant & Thank You! Imma need that!

[@TanyaGlenn-v7v]

You can slot wood to frame your panels, standard 2×4s and a table or circular saw. Makes it way cheaper and those plastic fittings don't take the uv as well.

[@creinicke1000]

Over coming fear while still staying safe. Maybe think about tie offs? Just to ease yoir fears of falling 20ft.

[@duwomaiishgabrielle9498]

You guys are kool! Very admirable how you are literally sculpting your home! I love how creative and sensitive Jess is, so very thoughtful! Jim, you are an amazing guy, always positive and doing what it takes! More power to you! 👍🏽👍🏼👍🏽👍🏼🎄🎄🎄🙏

[@leesmith5419]

One step at a time and always safety first

[@bobhorne8410]

Solid colored stain vs. painting and you are less likely to have future flaking because of moisture cycle under those panels. Solid stain won’t flake

[@leelulady2010]

Strong agree!

[@rubylasiter5628]

Your dog is loving these lower temps🤣😂 I wish I saw this 35 years ago the green house/ home 👍We built a earth berm house and huge green house. I can say venting the heat out is the biggest thing in Texas.

[@fa5234]

I may be wrong but i feel that you guys start new projects before finishing olders ones ! Merry Christmas and Happy new year guys! All the best !

[@timelston4260]

Good job pushing past your fear of heights, Jim. I also have a strong fear of heights. In tall buildings I can hardly stand next to a window and look down. But I was a residential window cleaner for a few years during school, and I was surprised how comfortable and fearless I became working on ladders and ledges. I got comfortable working at the top of a 40 foot ladder and hugging the wall on a thirty foot ledge. Little by little I became good at judging what was safe and what was not, and before I knew it I was scrambling up ladders and around ledges on slanted rooftops without thinking much about it. I will always have my fear of heights, but it's all a matter of becoming a good judge of what is solid and safe underneath you. My guess is that by the time you finish your roof and rafter work, you will feel more comfortable and sure of yourself up there.

[@omegaroyal]

Get this channel to 100k subscribers already!!!!

[@walknburp6]

There is nothing wrong with going slow. Make it work for you. Sure is a joy to watch you and Jess's progress.

[@deannahenrichs50]

We hope and pray you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year

[@cynthias7757]

Fantastic to see how your house is shaping up. You've gotten so much done 👍. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@michaelmack1966]

I noticed that you were getting close to 100k subscribers. What an awesome achievement! I would like to congratulate you two early!❤

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thanks so much, we appreciate it!

[@patrickforbes6745]

I raised pidgins as a kid, and to get rid of mites I used tobacco in the bottom of the nests. We used Bull Durum rolling tobacco.

[@nicholasgardiner9601]

Fear becomes focus it keeps you safe alive and uninjured. Building more than strong enough for the hazards and challenges your structures face. Be well, be careful the build continues.🎉😮❤❤❤❤❤

[@garykuiken6191]

If this last section is a greenhouse, you'll need a lot of ventilation, in the roof and sides. Plants quite growing in temps above about 90-95 degrees. Use drip irrigation.

[@davec9244]

Happy heathy dog, you guy are lucky to have such a friend! And never seen a chicken so chilled, loves being in the house. Merry Christmas to you ALL

[@susanmayo4524]

Well done Jim, you are courageous and determined. Great job cobbing Jess. Wishing you both love and laughter this festive season.😊

[@honeybadgerisme]

Hi Jim, If you have a table saw, you can cut some hold downs for the polycarb panels and just use silicone on the ends to seal it up until you can order the good plastic ones.

[@honeybadgerisme]

O! You'll wanna oil coat or paint them before installing. So much condensation on plastic!

[@theraylfamily4520]

Hey! In the future, if you have elevated work to do, you should do that while there is a second person available to call an ambulance if you should fall. Ladders are the #1 killer of construction workers and especially transitions from and to them… Stay safe!

[@dancingwithbears9015]

Great work. You are really conquering and getting closer. Sometimes as a single 73 yr old woman I push too hard with my homebuilding but try to remember my limitations. Mornings my energy is stronger and pushing too much will just make mistakes or be dangerous. I totally understand what you were explaining ❤ . YOU GUYS ARE GETTING SO CLOSE! Merry Christmas. 2025 is going to be such a great year for you.

[@michiganjfrog5714]

Merry Christmas. 🎄

[@deannedflrocks5337]

Jess is so in her element working on her dream homestead. Working at high heights is scary can Jim find a harness and roping to clamp onto the framing in areas high he's working on? A zipline he can harness himself too would be awesome in the event he slips in order to catch him from falling to the ground. The extra safety measures will help elevate confidence and lower the mild fears of heights.😊 Merry Christmas you two please give one another a hug for me.🌲🎁

[@helengibbs3862]

Hope you have a very blessed merry Christmas ❤

[@dadovitchnic]

I can't say I'm too enthused about being on high structures, but I got used to it on Army obstacle courses, and absailing. I don't think you are afraid of heights, like me you can look at tall things all day. What you are afraid of is Depths, looking down from high points and your rear end starts doing the puckering! Good on you for working through it!

[@garykuiken6191]

In the greenhouse industry we used a silver Mylar tape which came in ropes of 50 or 100 feet. We taped this on the ends to seal the panels, lasted for decades.

[@MarinaDeVilliers]

Cream head loved the attention given to her. I hope she gets better soon.

[@OLDFARTRACINGOFR330-vt9bx]

Live your journey keep in keeping on

[@ricksmith3907]

The homestead is looking great you two! Love it! Living life the right way! ❤️❤️❤️

[@NoelConnolly-i4l]

Self reliant homestead and chicken health spa. That was some contented little chook getting her treatments. 👍 I’m the same with heights, had to work in similar conditions looking down into a 20ft drop and you expend so much more energy being all tensed up while working hard. You did great stuff on that greenhouse roof 👏

[@NicoleHoltActress]

For being afraid of heights you're doing an amazing job!

[@lmelior]

I get it, Jim! I'm not afraid of heights, e.g. I love roller coasters and thrill rides at theme parks and I enjoy flying in airplanes, but there's a huge difference between being securely strapped into a roller coaster and being high up and relying on my own balance (and my own carpentry skills) to avoid falling. To me this is just a properly honed sense of danger, not an irrational fear at all!

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

👋😇 Merry Christmas, and God bless...🙏🤍🕊🕊🕊🎄

[@vivienhill7934]

Happy Christmas to you both--and may your New Year be your best yet ! The internal glasshouse will be a huge advantage and will create a wonderful atmosphere.Thanks for all the interesting and informative views !

[@Naplesfrank154]

Hi Jim and Jess. Jess, if I ever get sick will you take care of me? You are really taking great care of the chicken 🐓, Jim is one lucky guy. I hope you both have a very Merry Christmas. 🎄 ❤

[@AndrewJackson-mf5qp]

How resistant to rain are the mud walls. It's an excellent building material as it's dirt cheap, pardon the pun. Have a good Christmas and a happy new year and take the time to just chill for a time.

[@johnnyd2375]

Not going to say those rafters are undersized, but they are I'd look into the ledger connection to the posts. looks like its buckling in some areas. Maybe consider adding support there.

[@michaelwhiting3673]

It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop at the bottom! 🤣

[@fauxmetaljacket3268]

Jim what about that Water Generator? Does it work? Thanks!! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!! 😊🎄🎁

[@marciathompson1237]

You can use Denatured Earth it won't hurt the chicken, you can put some in her enclosure also. Denatured earth works on many kind bugs.

[@googiesfairyfarm4834]

He climbed above and stared defiantly at the stairs into the cellar of the abyss😁 🎄Merry Christmas!!🎁

[@shandlerh.2567]

Always fun to see how creative you are when faced with a challenge. Much respect.

[@tammywhitten6248]

Merry Christmas to all of you there (Jim, Jessica, Jess's brother, Yyuvia, and the rest of your homestead creatures. May God continue to Bless you all all the way yhrough 2025

[@kermitfrog8340]

Hahaha as a roofers Son and having to help I knew you had a issue with heights long ago. I sometimes had that issue as well. If you take your time and look around for several minutes look out at the scenery and relax before you start working maybe even eat a sandwich and coffee it will take fear away. They have studied chickens because they have the ability to keep their head still while everything else moves. Our eyes always seek the horrizon and when you have a tilted head you can experience vertigo. Going to chiropractor and beung adjusted in neck and back can also help with virtigo.

[@PeggyLeeSebeni]

You are right to think ahead to focus on safety. Have you considered investing in some scaffolding structures? You both could benefit from increasing your ease of movement & safety. Believe me, speaking from experience. A set of used scaffolding & some extra boards are a lot less costly than 1 misstep that results in a fall. Merry Christmas to you both, & blessings abundant to you always.

[@Andbygrace7024]

😊 pleasant visit today ...

[@nana_wwg1wga]

Even though we used the channels for the panels we also used silicon because of the winds we have here az….and it saved us a lot of money…good luck 🥰🙏

[@suepeterson5675]

Merry Christmas & a Very Blessed New Year ! 🎄

[@josephgauthier5018]

Happy to see you pushed past your fear! Though I'd like to point out that it's best practice to have someone with you when you're high up like that...not that i always do that myself 😅. Also, merry Christmas to the both of you! I look forward to more videos from you two!

[@robertaharns7828]

Jess such loving care you’re giving your chicken❣️Chick loves the care too❣️ Great job Jim! I thought that was a bit iffy but you mastered it❣️Love to you both…Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎉 👩‍🌾from lower desert AZ

[@robinrutschman]

Great job overcoming your fears. I hope your reach a 100K soon. GOD bless you! s

[@stevethomas5209]

Elastomerick paint is really good stuff. It comes w a 20 year guarante I painted my homes exterior myself 25 years ago and its still looking really good, no chipping or cracking. no primer just brush and roller. Southern California.

[@kathypeterson4150]

Good job!!!! You did it in spite of being uncomfortable with being so high up!!!!! Next time will be easier.

[@KarlaHafdahl]

Love the beards Jim...the project is almost done...you both have invested so much of yourselves..I love watching the progress...oh and aMerry Christmas Jim and Jess

[@randyfritter1377]

You have to work slowly when you're working through things that are not normal. Heights are not normal. I'm proud that you took the slow approach and safe approach for yourself. Pat yourself on the back you did good

[@jimcalver-oj4xf]

I am unsure of your ultimate design, but you SHOULD build an insulated wall between the greenhouse and the house proper or it will be very difficult to heat in the winter or not overheat the house in the summer. It is up to you, but this has been proven by people doing what you are doing, but many years ago. Have fun, keep up the hard work and it will get done! I hope to see it all done, for sure.

[@awesomesauce7535]

Your chicken is getting the spa treatment 😊 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year all

[@RebelON-d4l]

I used Irish Spring soap on my dust mites 6:53

[@joebesko5592]

Thanks for sharing, totally understand about the "fear of heights" issue, looking forward to the progress into the next year, hope you get a chance to take some time for yourselves

[@ronaldclark2624]

Relaxing. Thank you! Ron PTL USA

[@elsalopez6868]

Yeah...I know the feeling of heights but little by little you faced that fear and you got it done and that's terrific.The chicken will be feeling better and everybody happy.Merry Christmas!

[@triscuitfarms]

I came looking for an episode!! It shows I watched already.. maybe I was doing something during some kinda auto play. Glad I didn’t miss this one! Happy new Year! I love watching you guys

[@valtaylor7108]

I have a question, have you thought about using chicken wire or hardware cloth to put on the hay bails and the bags to keep rodents and other small critters out? Or is that the purpose of the mixture you are putting on the bails of hay? You are doing an amazing job getting your house done! MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎁⛄

[@debrabrooks6138]

You can do it! I know that fear, one step at a time and you can do it! Merry Christmas and best hopes and wishes for the new year!

[@cherylstraub5970]

Hey I understand being nervous when being up high. It hurts if you fall. Glad you mastered it though. Happy holidays.

[@teresasanchez-lazer3428]

Thanks!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you very much!

[@bensouthwell1339]

The most pampered chicken in America. Merry Xmas to all.

[@rbrack54]

As a kid I could climb a 60 foot tree laughing all the way up. It was about my late 40's when it got to where if I was to climb a ladder taller than 16 foot Vertigo was sure to kick in. Sorry to say this but when you climbed up there on the tiny platform all I could think was better him than me. Your a hero of sorts. 👍 Merry Christmas !

[@dyannejohnson6184]

That was such a heart warming run!

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Boy the house looks real now..I can’t wait for next meeting

[@bondpaz]

Awww so sweet how yall take care of Creamy!❤❤❤ I hope it gets better soon. We are doing the same thing. Lots of sifting and mudding!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thanks for your concern! It's taking time, but Cream head is getting better.

[@leeboerner6681]

I can climb glaciers and stand on the edge of a cliff no problem, but a couple steps up a ladder that moves under my feet and I get vertigo feelings the first few times up, every time.

[@buydirectusa4954]

The more you are on the ladder, the better you are at it. You still did a great job.

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

What's wrong with the chicken's feet? You are so very gentle with her!! It's wonderful. Merry Christmas to you all!

[@elle11277]

I'd like to like this more than once!!

[@mumu6203]

I hope to see the final product before I leave this earth........?👍

[@miitheweirdartist6794]

What a nice guy, too his wife.,this one..👍👋

[@beatsandpiecesstudio]

Love watching as always, thank you for sharing! 🌿

[@Mary-cb5jx]

Another good one👍👍👍 Have a happy holiday 🌵

[@marciathompson1237]

Merry Merry Christmas 🎄 Hope You Have A Great Christmas With Family and Friends With Lots Of Good Food.

[@normaburton161]

Merry Christmas to all!🎉

[@helpgrowfood8372]

🔥❤🔥 congratulations on facing your fear!!

[@The_Supernatural_Life]

This was a wonderful episode! Great work! You are definitely making good progress! Merry Christmas, Jim and Jess!

[@robertlathe2165]

Wishing y'all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happier New Year. Fascinating watching the build of your homestead.

[@selvi1309]

Jim and Jess, thank you for the videos its give me an entertaining by watching your progress, wishing you both a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for Happy, Healthy, Prosperity and safe in the coming New Year, take care and stay safe, from Australia. 👍👍👍💯😍😍🎅🎅🌲🌲

[@LeonardMagnusson]

kind sir. just a thought. have you looked at the vinyl bath room stuff. as a bath room guy for a few years. those pieces look like some of the stuff we use to connect fiberglass for shower panels

[@legend7ify]

MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL of you! .....

[@HomsteadingThePioneerWay]

Good for you about the fear thing, i know what you mean, good job like the videos, blessings

[@ZonDog]

Merry Christmas to you all! 😊

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Cant wait to see greenhouse with the house…

[@moniquevelasco20]

Merry Christmas guys! Love and be safe!😘❄🌲VE

[@dalilribeyre4709]

Joyeux Noël à tous les trois !🙂🖐️