Clearing Our Land to Build Our Own MORTGAGE FREE HOME | Full ICF Home-Build #1

[@59MackB61]

I went through the same process 20 years ago this year. We also used ICF with radiant and it was money well spent! All the long days are worth it when you are toasty warm on a -20 night!

[@TimberMates]

Nice!! We are also doing radiant heat, cannot wait to have warm feet all the time haha. Thanks so much for watching!

[@bigraymie]

I've helped to clear ground before ( in my younger days.. ) so I know how hard you guys worked... Remember this "Every day you work is a day closer to moving in" Keep up the good work (y)

[@TimberMates]

Haha thanks for the encouragement, appreciate the support very much!!

[@shawnjacobs1818]

Awesome job!! Hardwork, persistence and realizing a shared goal. What a great example for your girls. Keep it up you're doing great. You both should be proud of you're accomplishments.

[@davcox100]

I’m so excited for you both. I’ll be rooting for you all the way on this chance of a lifetime build. I’m sure there’s going to be lots of difficult low days but more importantly many many more exciting days.

[@TimberMates]

Thank you so much David!! Appreciate you following along on this exciting journey!

[@careenaalexis]

Let's gooooo 💪🏼💪🏼

[@gerrylabau6140]

As a construction professional I can tell you that you will always appreciate the rewards and accomplishment of building your own home. great job you two

[@tomgrantham9992]

Good Job. This reminds me when I cleared my lot and had the footings dug out in1974. I then built my house. Looking forward to the BIG BUILD. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@googleboy7]

Hi, You're giving me flashbacks. My wife and I did that in 1975. The only machinery we had was a used Sears chainsaw. I think you have the right chain saw. I became a dealer for Husqvarna in 1979. My original Husky 380 runs like it did when Ì bought it. You should consider chaps when cutting. Good luck! Shalom,gw

[@TimberMates]

I bet that was a lot of work, but also an amazing feeling when it's all done!! Thanks for following along!

[@alexs3447]

That pit run looks like B gravel. Good job on the clearing . Brings back memories of my construction.

[@TimberMates]

Thanks for watching as always Alex, always look forward to your comments!

[@alexs3447]

@@TimberMates Looking forward to the construction .

[@seanyowies8532]

A big thumbs up 👍 for your new project and a big thumbs up 👍 for the new adventure you are taking us on

[@TimberMates]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@seanyowies8532]

No no thank you

[@jimmieusaf-pol5818]

So happy for you all, and though there is a lot of work to do to finish your dream, that will make for some good content to share as we all follow along! I'm looking forward to following your journey, as you share your progress! Stay safe y'all!

[@TimberMates]

Thank you so much Jimmie! Appreciate the support along the way!!

[@Rayuno785]

If I lived wherever you are, I would come and work for free, just for the sheer hell of it, Im a carpenter,retired, and really admire your enthusiasm, but too far in the UK. Keep us posted. Ray

[@TimberMates]

Haha thank you Ray!!

[@tony2227]

@@TimberMates hey I know it’s a 2year old video and maybe you answered already … question did you guys were able to sell your wood ? To a mill or something to recoup some money?

[@JaKe-bd2fq]

Looks like a wonderful spot to start making some memories. It will so nice for you both to pull into your driveway each day with your smile saying, yep, we did this. Our smiles are still there for us after ten years. Looking forward to seeing more videos on your progress, we have been watching your videos and enjoy seeing what a great team you make. Refreshing to see your positive attitudes in these interesting times we are living in. Keep up the great work.

[@TimberMates]

Thank you so so much for the kind words and encouragement! We cannot wait to have that feeling when we come down our driveway!! Thanks for watching and following along!

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Good morning from Minnesota USA! Can't wait to see what you're going to build!

[@davidwalker9188]

That's awesome and something you don't see everyday a woman wielding a chainsaw kudos to you and good luck and have fun clearing your new Homestead

[@randymarshall1267]

You see a lot of women using chainsaws, but to see one actually start one is ,well, very satisfying. I am truly happy for your family . Hard work is the winning formula. Thanks for letting us share your journey.

[@crimsonviper6650]

Wow I want to commend you are your saw skills. Whoever taught you was a true Canadian lumberjack. My dad taught me when I was old enough to hold a saw with cutting my foot off. I treasure everything he taught me about falling and bucking up timber. I still remember the several thousand cords of wood I had to split and stack before I even got to use a saw. Hope your drainage problem improves in the seasons to come.

[@StevenEverett7]

This is wonderful. I'm happy for you all. I look forward to the home build!

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much Steve!

[@warren519]

Good Morning my Tandem mates. Glad to see another videos. Plus I'll be following your progress to build your Off Grid Homestead. AWESOME!!! Take care & Stay Safe.

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much Warren! Much appreciated!

[@mlotschek01]

Gorgeous property! Cannot wait to see the progress 🙌

[@TimberMates]

Thanks Christian!

[@77tjm]

So excited for you guys!!! I could watch 100 of these type episodes....all the way to the finished product! Work hard, have fun and stay safe :)

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much, new one coming out today!!

[@johnwinn5225]

Step by step y'all will git'er done !! Nancy & Johnny down in Georgia

[@TimberMates]

Thanks guys, really appreciate the support!

[@CorbinAce]

Wow I am so excited for you and Brandon. I have watched a few people build their own home here in you tube. Now I happily have you to watch. I worked as a young carpenter building houses in the early 50s so I enjoy seeing people building for themselves. Good luck. Looking forward to joining you both. If they made a pinup calendar with ladies dressed in Laborers attire I would pick you as number one sexiest!!!

[@Rosy_87]

I think Brandon found the Backhoe's kryptonite. It's always tough working with heavy equipment in soft areas. You guys could have milled some timbers and built swamp mats to drive on but that would have taken time and they are not easy to move around with a backhoe. Hiring the tracked excavator although expensive can do a lot of work in a small amount of time. Glad to see your dream home getting started, keep on making memories and hopefully your land doesn't have any more surprises for you.

[@TimberMates]

For sure, our friend and his big Ex made a HUGE dent in only one day, it would have taken us a few days to accomplish that, we are better off doing a tree job and paying him instead, less wear and tear on the backhoe too. Thanks for following along as always Rosy!!

[@DuongNguyen-gg3uc]

Hello TimberMates; It is a cool project. You, Brandon and Blake are awesome. I cannot wait to see your new place. Enjoying the video and your journey very much Thanks for sharing.

[@TimberMates]

Thank you s much for the support and following along!

[@billyshumate853]

Looking good. Ain't gonna say a word about stihl gloves with a husky saw. I use stihl chain's on my husky. Y'all take care and have a blessed day and congratulations on your land purchase. See you on your next video

[@TimberMates]

Haha they are definitely both pretty reputable chainsaw brands. Thanks for following along!

[@cgindustrial1859]

Funny...my culvert went in the same weekend for my propertry in Northern Ontario....AND...I have a Norwood HD36V2. My name is Cory and my best buddy and brother is Brandon! I'm clearing bush to build my house as we speak also. Only diff is that I'm old so the hot chick beside me changes from time to time because the wife bailed decades ago, lmao.

[@brucehowe3477]

Can’t wait to see the build! Congrats on what will be your new home!

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much for watching Bruce!

[@ajpsawmill4314]

Nice, I started with a backhoe also, didn't take me long to switch to excavators.

[@TimberMates]

Haha, it's funny how there's always a bigger and better machine for the job lol

[@brandonb5818]

This is exactly the content I've been looking for. I'm doing the same process myself. Subscribed!

[@TimberMates]

Thanks for the sub!

[@hugostiglitz8465]

Cool video guys.! Yeah, a standard size excavator will run circles around any backhoe.

[@alderwildernessexperiences9373]

We began our home build journey about 9 months ago, it feels like a lifetime and days ago all at once. It’s an amazing, stressful, labor intensive, exciting, creative process. Best of luck with your adventure! Can’t wait to watch the progress 😃

[@TimberMates]

So cool you guys are going through it too! Thanks so much !

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Awesome episode Ma 😉👌!! Love that y’all are bringing us along on your Journey! Cheers y’all from California 🍻👊🏼😎🤙🏼

[@Redraven059]

So happy for you guys. It is very exciting to be getting your own home and very fulfilling to be doing a lot of the work yourselves. I am looking forward to seeing the step by step progress you guys make.

[@TimberMates]

Thank you so much!! Happy you will be following along, much appreciate the support!

[@phuongvo3051]

It s rally to see the woman holthe chainsaw cut the big trees , what a great job , 👍👏

[@Anthony-xn7mh]

Wow!!! Congratulations and might i add "PLEASE be careful" very careful. During my time on the TUBE i have watched some couples who do somewhat as you're wanting to do. Some make it and some don't The one I have watched probably the most is "Ambition Strikes" and I highly recommend it as they make their mistakes and also their successes. Take care and stay safe!

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... Going to be a great series ... look forward to see the progress as it all happens .. don't forget to take a few breaks along the way .. camping ..canoeing and time with Grizz ... Maybe a family campout ,, showing your girls the best parts of life ... Stay Safe and God Bless ...

[@jessefox9363]

Best upload! Congrats guys!

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

My bombardier with the backhoe would of been perfect for that job. Nice job 👍

[@mikedraper5260]

Nice to see you working so hard cutting the wood , Just a little hint ,when you are starting the chainsaw in the air put the chain brake on . A chance saw cuts wood but boy will it ever cut meat and bone.

[@johnscovill4783]

I used to live near these guys back when I was in school.

[@pete359r5]

Congratulations on your new land,new journey,new home always remember that hard work pays off at the end it will be nice to mill up your own logs and know where each one goes in the new house great video as always stay strong stay positive and hold your head high and proudly Careena,Brandon stay safe

[@TimberMates]

Thank you so much Pete!

[@georgiafamilydogtails7763]

Congratulations! Hard work but you two can do it. Amazing how much you got done so fast. I'm incredibly proud of you two and your determination to built your own home - debt free. Great video! ❤️ Cheryl & Dixie Georgia 🇺🇸

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much Cheryl!!

[@BarnVarn]

Very exciting! Can’t wait to see more build videos!

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much Brad, happy to hear you will be following along!! Much appreciate the support!

[@marklane1771]

Congrats on the start of your new home!!

[@TimberMates]

Thank you so much Mark!

[@FreakofNature1]

Wahooo homestead in the making!🏡 Finally catching up guys🙌

[@pisom4314]

looking good, it just takes time!!! the hard work will pay off, and there is nothing better then not owing anyone anything!!! you both make a great team!!! keep us posted on the progress!! thanks for sharing & rub Grizzs ear for me!!!

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much for the support!! As always love seeing your comments!

[@rackman5111]

Right on congrats on the beginning of your dream build I'm sure this will fun to watch 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@andreandtessa]

Looking forward to your progress. Watching all the way from South Africa.

[@ReenTheBean]

How exciting!!! Looking forward to more!

[@TimberMates]

Thank you!

[@edrosa5079]

Awesome Job can hardly wait to see the house ill stay tuned for more vids

[@bobbonner1314]

Great job, just proves hard work pays off! I wish you well from Australia.

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much bob!

[@kelvingravel8699]

Awesome video thanks for sharing, i hope everything goes smoothly with your build, take care and stay safe 👍.

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much Kelvin!

[@natandnormstravels6573]

hello awesome video cant wait to see how the house turns out keep sharing.

[@philgawthrop2518]

Love the fast-motion!

[@lolamustain9448]

What a great video the property look really great I can’t wait see the next video I have ask when are you and Brandon doing a live stream? I enjoy the lost one and I m happy for you and Brandon 👍👍👍❤️

[@TimberMates]

Thanks Lola, we will try to do one again soon! Thanks for watching!

[@darrellfincher2948]

We bought 14acres 10years ago and didn't use round edge rock for base . You must use 6 inch rock that's Not round, that type of rock won't ever compact down our driveway is now 10years old and hasn't gone anywhere..just trying to be helpful. Once you get your base then you can use what's called crusher n run it has lime dust mixed in, as it is used it settles and fills gaps in between your base Rock cracks/crevices. Proud for you guys working together to get it done.

[@padude131]

There is going to be a lot of work but it's so exciting! I'm so happy for you guys!

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@ATinyPlace]

This is so exciting!! I'm so happy for you guys! I see all that timber and I want it all to make an endless supply of cups and spoons😅

[@TimberMates]

Hahah thanks Joel!

[@savage5oh394]

Just came across you channel and good work it does pay off .. I just wanted to ask you to please wear some saw pants or chaps , iv cut pulpwood for many years and when you least expect it they will save you from a awful cut ,, ask me how I know lol

[@jamesthomson9065]

Great job!! Little advice. Never turn your back to a tree you just cut. Always walk away constantly watching the tree till its on the ground. Trees can fall unexpectedly/predictably. You need all the time you can to get out of its way if it falls wrong. The more you are tired the more mistakes you make. If you are tired take a break.

[@joejefferis9892]

And don't drop start a chainsaw if you value your leg or foot she got close with one of those drop starts.

[@billybatesjr1837]

Awesome as usual great video !!

[@jimgordon2399]

Ugg,me like woman with chainsaw😊 Seriously, how exciting and best of luck! 🎉

[@burrcountryadventures]

How exciting for you guys, hope it goes well. Thanks for sharing!

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much !!

[@sunline24]

This is great news and will be fun to follow.

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much for following along!

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

Congrats on your new home site! 👍😃 🎊🍾

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much Carl!

[@kristingrounds4163]

So super excited for you guys!!!! This is going to be an exciting chapter and I am so looking forward to watching! Will you be milling your own lumber for the build?

[@TimberMates]

Thank you so much Kristin!! We are actually going full ICF (insulated concrete forms) which completely forgoes the need for regular framing, insulation, vapour barrier and so on, it's like 5 steps in one and its a far more efficient way to build. Otherwise for little things here and there we will likely buy lumber so nothing is moving around since we don't have anything really dry we can mill up, also milling dimensional lumber is not nearly worth the time it takes, its crazy how time consuming it is to get such a small amount of lumber

[@badcat4707]

9:52 lady picks up Tree - throws it into forest , L😹O😹L😹 😼 I did clear cutting in New Brunswick 40 sumthin years ago ? only lasted about 3 weeks ? dam deer flies were as big as Cats !!! I still haven't forgotten em / so I can empathize with your aggravation in getting this part done . Congrats on the new life chapter ! 😸😺

[@timberg7377]

Awesome guys, I'm super happy for you.

[@kevinbonneville9984]

great new start to your lives a lot of work ahead.....

[@nigelnewsome3775]

So great to see. Congratulations !

[@TimberMates]

Thank you so much!

[@simonnicholls1967]

Congratulations, so excited for you and your family. Your building the dream Literally!

[@TimberMates]

Thank you so much!

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

See about setting up a ground water drainage system... In the end it could be cheaper if you have room on your land for the catchment pond....

[@TimberMates]

We already have the trench for it, will throw in some big O and drain it all towards the back end of the property where the grade is lowest.

[@johnhull2941]

watched a lot of your videos. like your work ethic cant wait to see the house build love from ireland

[@TimberMates]

Thank so much John!

[@rogermontee8264]

Congratulations on your new project of building your new home. Lots hard work,but in the end you will have a beautiful place to live your dream. I am really happy for you guy’s.☺️☺️❤️❤️❤️

[@TimberMates]

Thank you so much Roger!!

[@guubagaaba8391]

damn, i know you guys aren't shy when it comes to work , but wow what a project !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! will be waiting for all the steps as you guys achieve them !!!!!!!!!! good luck with everything !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so so much man!! Super appreciate the support of you following along the journey!

[@FisherGirl333]

Nice flat spot for a tent 🏕- how long of a portage to the lake ???? Congrats on your accomplishments so far. Videos of the progress appreciated 😍

[@TimberMates]

AHha thanks so much Tina!!

[@jayfcali]

Very cool to see this process of clearing land. Does the wetness of a land affect the price ? I'm glad you guys created Timbermates channel, really enjoy whatever content you guys put out on this channel. Never a dull moment, literally. Congrats on the start of your new home. Is blake going to get a tree house somewhere back there ?

[@TimberMates]

Haha Might build a cabin for him who knows :P Thanks for watching! With covid and market inflation any property costs way more than its worth, we lucked out on this one because it was basically an estate sale. So we jumped on it, its a really perfect location for us.

[@jayfcali]

@@TimberMates Ahh cool, his very own airB.N.B (Brandon Nested Blake) cabin. I didn't know lands are sold at estate sales, another good info..thanks!

[@jamesadams2334]

Congratulations! It looks like a beautiful spot for your house.

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much James! Much appreciate you following along!

[@Rayuno785]

So looking forward to see the finish house.

[@TimberMates]

Thanks Ray!

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

How awesome is that?! Great stuff!

[@Michael-jp3qe]

I felt like I took this journey with you. On to the next video.

[@stevethuss2707]

AWESOME KID'S.

[@littlepony6762]

That is wonderful so happy for you and your Family 👍🏽

[@TimberMates]

Awe thank you so much Corrida!

[@johnmcmccormack9203]

Great work 👏 looking forward to seeing your progress

[@TimberMates]

Thanks so much John!! Much appreciated!

[@williamangus8163]

Looks good. You probably said at some point but how many acres do you have there??

[@simonstephens448]

Excitied to follow this story

[@TimberMates]

Thanks for much for following along Simon!

[@jim9178]

Congratulations and good luck.

[@jodyreay733]

So very cool!❤️❤️

[@TimberMates]

Thanks Jody!

[@scottkrieger4701]

Awesome site and is there a small creek running threw your property.

[@TimberMates]

A very small one yes, it rages in the spring and dries up by the end of the summer

[@nicksheehan.landscaping473]

Great job guys...

[@michaelwillson6847]

Great video guys glad to see use are posting regularly again. Glad you've managed secure your own land and manage build your own.ps am guessing you'll be using the timber in projects?👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@John_Ridenour]

If you ever get a backhoe in deep like that, the quick and easiest way to get out is to put bucket down and lift up front, then use hoe to lift entire back end up out of the holes, then move hoe sideways which will slide back tires over to fresh ground out of the holes.

[@TimberMates]

He did all of that, this ground was soft everywhere, didn't;t matter if he was in his own ruts or not.

[@jodejekab]

Great Job

[@dennismartin3562]

Nothing better than a pretty lady that can handle a Husqvarna in the woods !

[@georgemartin1167]

Congratulations 🎉

[@KJ6EAD]

How will the drainage situation at the build site affect your plans and what's the record like for ICF in those conditions? Will you get much beyond firewood with those trees you cleared?

[@33R3X]

This is one satisfying video 😊

[@samuelkeala7459]

Can’t wait to see the rest of the videos😂😂👍👍

[@yatrivlog164]

Watching from Nepal❤️ and i love it