Today is a Good Day on Our Off Grid Homestead :)

[@v10reli]

Thanks!

[@hrep14]

Make sure you seal up the OSB on the outside. Too much moisture will eventually cause the bond between the glue and wood fibers to deteriorate and cause it to swell, especially around the edges.

[@Crazydiamond_1974]

I did laugh when you shut the door, and immediately said ‘obviously there’s no door handle’. I thought you were going to have to cut your way out! 😂

[@cazicature]

Loved the storm footage, absolutely love thunderstorms 👍🏻

[@rosemaryjasper1121]

What a difference a door makes! Suddenly it’s a real building! That should spur you on to get it finished!❤️

[@junco477]

Nothing quite like an installed door to move things to a much higher level. Well done

[@suzanneguthrie284]

Hanging a door is not an easy task! Well done!

[@Neilhuny]

Shout out to Waterdrop! When the FOGgies first mentioned Waterdrop, I bought a countertop "Waterdrop A1" that both heats water to boiling point (OK, 95C) and at various points in between there and ambient temp, or cools water to 4C. They are great, and have really great customer service; I am delighted with it.

[@jaysmith8199]

I love a good thunderstorm 😊 I was a young girl when we had the massive drought in 1976 in the UK. Dad and I sat on garden chairs and watched a huge thunderstorm break the drought over Dartmoor National Park - magnificent! 😉 Well done on getting your car back and putting the door on👍

[@Neilhuny]

What a year that was in the UK! I saw forest fires (small forest, big fires) and was startled by how extremely fast it burned new trees and the extraordinary heat coming off it, even from 100 yds away. The various waterboards said it would take all winter to top up the reservoirs again but we had a massive amount of rain very quickly once the drought ended

[@JTTW1455]

I can’t wait to see your progress. I love the way you show how close you live to nature whether it’s the pets or a thunderstorm. Thanks for the video.

[@bobhale8325]

Good to see the door installed. Nice to keep out all that rain.

[@melissaeden1219]

What a difference a door makes!

[@peterwhite9261]

Having that door is awesome. Sorry about your car woes. Hope your bathroom goes in as planned without fuss.❤

[@FiuMcFadyen]

Another beautiful and calming video …even when attempting a stressful installation …stunning videography….wonderful kind people and adorable pets ….my favourite channel …thank you and it’s very nice to see your increasingly comfortable and cosy home ❤❤❤

[@debramairs7806]

What a difference a door makes , well done guys to a brilliant week xxxx ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Neilhuny]

I bet Dinah Washington wishes she had used that instead of "What a Difference a Day Makes"

[@Winnie-hq5hs]

The door looks amazing! If my husband and I had to do that.....🤣🤣🤣 🤬🤬🤬I am very impressed. And the cats will love the big window😊 I am so excited to see you work on finishing the house.

[@krissyj2369]

The door looks amazing. Well done.

[@KarenPFolk-qq7dx]

I am so impressed with your door skills. Really your little house is coming right along so cool brother.

[@KarenPFolk-qq7dx]

And sister.

[@SunraeSkatimunggr]

Smart, glass door is a big window as well.

[@deborahthomas3475]

Congratulations on your enclosure. 🚪⛈️🌈

[@jacquelinegomez4974]

Yup she’s right you need wood shims to fill in the space in your door jamb keep up the good work 😊👍

[@scottstephens4587]

She's always right but drill screw into those shims. Use box cutter to score the excess shim and break it off.

[@judithwilton1383]

If you are thinking about a bath, make sure the floor can support the weight once the waters in it.

[@neutonrenda2303]

You will definitely benefit from a bath in there, seeing you using the herbs you grow so well you can also make some stunning herbal baths to soak in.❤️

[@louiseupton3363]

Well done you guys, very good job. Hanging doors is not easy. I agree Clarissa, a bath 🛁 is so much nicer than a shower 🚿 Sometimes it's the only way to unwind ones mind and relax weary muscles, especially when it's cold. Looking very forward to your next video. Stay warm. 😊

[@deborahfoss904]

the cabin is looking good. well done to both of you

[@miriammuskal5402]

Great work done on the pallet house

[@joeykottnitz4831]

Well done Carissa and Iwan, another job done. 😂❤❤

[@theyellowbootshomestead]

Heroes! So inspired by all youre able to do yourselves and the way you work together:) Horray for the car and the door and the beautiful life:) Love ya!

[@Maddychrisbee]

Christine here, congratulations on having a door! Yes the bathroom is top priority. Hugs xx

[@mramsden1969]

Thanks

[@elizabethkruger3425]

It would be wonderful for u to have a bath and using all yr own home grown herbs in it. Love how far uve come. 😊 😊

[@cliffpowellAmb482]

Great to see that you've now got the door fitted and you have some security on your building. And you now have a nice view out over your land, as well as allowing some light into the Cabin. Can I suggest that you get some capping to go on the edging of your roof before too much more cold precipitation arrives..?? You don't want to get the foam too damp. Now that you've achieved this, you can concentrate on the interior of the cabin more.

[@irislozinsky3960]

Love thunder storms as long as no lighting strikes or hail . Especially when we are camping and are sleeping in our camper by the lake,

[@christine3358]

Well done! Beautiful door that lets you look out on your land

[@JoyBilyeu]

Love your photography

[@darbylongoria8737]

DO IT RIGHT DO IT ONCE!!!!!!

[@ourvan.ourway]

Great to see you cracking on with the cabin. I genuinely can’t wait to see it completed. And if you do get a bath in there, that’ll be amazing. Even as a bloke, I can appreciate how nice a bath is after a hard days work. Stay safe guys & we look forward to next weeks video

[@Neilhuny]

... Lots of soap or bubblebath, your favourite music playing, lots of candles (even for us blokes) and a bottle of wine ...

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Door looks good.

[@codyleeser392]

Yes, use shims or wedges. Typically you would put them in where you are going to screw and screw through them to frame. then trim off after door or window is installed.

[@denisemastromina7821]

Yes I hope they read this and do it otherwise 4 screws through fresh air will not hold the door in place for long 🤞🤞

[@peterlindsay8235]

@@denisemastromina7821spot on team, screws will deteriorate quickly if left exposed to atmosphere.

[@allon33]

I had my monthly detox today, in my nice big bath-tub.

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

It looks good, I'm excited for you.

[@AleeshaSattva]

only 6 minutes in and already two really cute moments! Carissa appears in Iwan's spot and then the saw chasing the spider....

[@Neilhuny]

That transition from Iwan to Carissa was perfect! Very amusing

[@lindapowell917]

That is so exciting, you are so close to being done....Congratulations...you did it.

[@valeriebostick1913]

Great job on the door good video 🇬🇧😊

[@venturingout4235]

I usually see them put the wedge in the hold it in place then you would keep the wedge in and screw through the wedge.

[@jonathanglanville5265]

Its not just making a place better Its the ride you have together.❤

[@alvaalvarado2587]

Bonita casita, espero termineis pronto y esteis calientes

[@avonleaellio-i3v]

Aww...it is looking lovely! Loving watching the new place coming together...so glad you got the car situation sorted finally...enjoy the blessings...so much to be grateful for! 🙂

[@stellafabing3773]

Well done.. 👌🤗I feel your Joy.

[@piaostgren9844]

How well the door fitted the cabin, well done❤❤👌💯

[@ellentaylor4351]

CONGRATULATIONS it's all coming on nicely.🌺🌺🌺

[@metsogrand]

I worked out the jack idea for my neighbours gate posts . Honestly that is true ha ha .

[@sgrvtl7183]

Love the rain! 💜 and the storm activity!! Hoping for some of this weather in So. California this winter!

[@margaretlovelock7031]

How come after complaining about the heat this morning I heard “IF IT’S NOT TOO COLD”, I’ve always had a rule, I complain tremendously of the cold, in all my 80 years I have never complained about the heat and I have been living in Italy for the past 55 years and know what 40degree tempuratures are although this year what with the humidity it was hard not complaining but I did it and if I can you can too. 😂😉 Good luck 🍀🍀🍀

[@waynecassidy6145]

Well done guys, I had to laugh when you were trying to fit the door into the hinges on the surround, it actually looked like you were having trouble doing it ( bit of a challenge ) , but you got there in the end. Well done 👏👏👏👌

[@DanSmith-v4l]

Making progress.

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Thunder and lightning! Very very frightening. Wonderful vlog. ❤️😉🍷🥃xxx

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Galileo!

[@ritafoster4958]

Galileo Figaro, magnifico!! Hiya Jimmy! It’s snowing here. ❤️🇨🇦❄️🌬️☃️

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Wonderful Rita! I hope your home is nice and warm. It’s even snowing in central Portugal. Scotland is due some in a day to r two. I don’t think we will get any. Great to hear from you, sweetheart. ❤️❤️❤️xxx

[@lynnemac1402]

Wow it makes such a difference putting the door on. That was a loud storm. Have a good week, hope you get to put a bath in, they are so relaxing x

[@neutonrenda2303]

Congratulations on getting the door in, you now have a warmer place to work in with the cold weather. So glad to see that you've finally got your car sorted, what a wait. Thank you for sharing your wonderful art on Patreon, it is very beautiful, I love all of them.❤️

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thank you!

[@carolbulmer8253]

Hi, Carissa and Iwan. The door looks great… well done. Now you get to work on the inside.❤❤

[@bridgetthornton8292]

Excellent work and you are the cleanest tidiest workers on these utube videos

[@LeisaStroud-df4yj]

😂 … nice hat Iwan!

[@Путешествуй-к2ь]

I’m soooo happy for you, guys!! Hope you will get your bath very soon!!!🤩🙏🏻such a good progress you’re doing bit by bit! Best of luck and cheers from Russia! ❤🇷🇺

[@suedale1865]

I know nothing about DIY though have a talented bespoke builder in the family specialises in flint stone pebbles & brick weave all historical to Norfolk & his comments are organised & tidy helps the job though his brother is the snag champion on any site I reckon they would both be impressed with your TEAM WORK You work so well together such air of calmness Love Diego smelling the rain 🐕

[@jada4334]

Genius idea to get those posts out.

[@joanlyons2141]

A door! Fantastic!

[@magicwendy210]

the door looks great well done, the storm at the end was 😱

[@agnesninadiacon3741]

Your cabin is getting really pretty! Hope it keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. ❤

[@cecilmontano8674]

Good job on installing new door. Always enjoy your videos, looking forward to the next one.

[@jessicazoppi2004]

Ooo a bath!! I love a bath me.. I'm saving for a copper one! 😊

[@rachelfrees1268]

Great job you two. Fingers crossed for your bath tub Carissa. Your home place is so beautiful.🎉

[@jbyrd2516]

How confused are Albi and Diago now theres a clear door blocking their access??? Good job on the door. That storm was intense! Regards from Australia 💚🐈‍⬛

[@bennyhill4228]

Great job on the Door guys 👍

[@ruthkirner2191]

Congratulations on your door! You continue to amaze me with the range of jobs you tackle 👍💕

[@faithvansanden82]

The door looks good x

[@ritafoster4958]

Hi Iwan and Carissa! Your pallet house is looking more home like every time I see it! A lovely door is the cherry on top! The dogs might have preferred you leave the doorway open, but oh well…Carissa, my fingers remain crossed that you get your nice bath to soak in- which is probably why my typing is so atrocious! Great episode. Should I stop directing my polar vortex down your way now? Just say the word! ❤️😉🇨🇦🌬️❄️☃️

[@claudia_ese8788]

that music when you put the door in 😅

[@afrlala3593]

Great job. Amazing group that helps you get there.

[@sandyadams3267]

Your building skills just keep getting better 👌. Nice job.❤

[@Patricia-v9v6j]

What a great job on the door ...fun vidio...love and blessings...

[@greenphoenix687]

Looking great... and I hope you manage to get your bath in Carissa:D

[@FrankieOffGrid]

I hope so too! ☺️

[@debbiesmith1626]

Great progress, 🎉🎉🎉

[@AntonColores]

lovely update again. love the music, the observation of the nature around you. peaceful pace of everything. 😘🐛🌳

[@annalinekennedy1027]

Great, great. House is coming on. Summertime you will be in. Stay warm. We in South Africa are enjoying a lovely summer❤❤

[@teresajames5993]

Hahaha. Nevermind comment about getting a generator I should have remembered you’ve had one. I’ve been watching you for years lol.

[@barbaranielsen2888]

Great progress

[@mramsden1969]

Love the tea cosy ❤

[@JFK666666]

DoDo - THE dog :D

[@kattygabby3519]

This is lovely ... all of it, always a dose of calm!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@projectportugal]

Must be nice to get the door on❤

[@FrankieOffGrid]

It certainly is! Onto the inside now!

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Brilliant to have the door in place.. Yes I can’t imagine how cold it is showering virtually in the open in winter.. Get that bathroom fixed and then it will be relatively easy to finish the inside of the cabin. Cheers from Oz ❤️❤️

[@mothmansaveme]

💖💖💖 will we get a garden update before your first frost? Or has that already happened for you guys?

[@kellyh8347]

Fantastic job guys!!!

[@agnesoneal7816]

The door looks so nice You Al will love that 🤗

[@maryroberts8566]

Looking good ,I’m sure it will be perfect when finished

[@irislozinsky3960]

You deserve a bath my girl!!

[@lidanaude8022]

❤ The door is looking so good guys!

[@coreoncrack]

As you beautiful assistant keeps saying. Use vedges. Otherwise you will just bend the frame. Carefull with sprayfoam, it can pinch/squeeze the door. Are you gonna make a cat door?

[@olgabeck8662]

🍀Congratulation on your new door👍👏🏻I love a bath too🌹🌿🇮🇸💃🏼🎼

[@glennathornhill8994]

LOL I was saying there should be a shim behind the screw then Carissa appeared with it!! Great job and lovely video as always

[@helendennis7662]

Please don’t get me wrong, I’m no expert, but I would be very wary of tiling in a structure that has the potential to move that yours has. I have only ever seen pallet walls used between posts, perhaps I missed where the roof timbers made the walls more rigid. But even so, timber moves, tile adhesive (cement based) doesn’t, so you can end up with cracks and water escaping. We have a stone/mud brick house, with timber floors, and we want a shower enclosure in the bathroom upstairs. so this is something we’ve looked into a lot. There are definitely better options than tiling for waterproofing a shower enclosure in this timber/pallet scenario. I’m thinking sheet products, maybe the plastic stone/marble/tile effect panels, or in rustic situations (indie projects did this) corrugated sheet metal. And of course ventilation is key. For context, we built a pallet shed 2.4 x3.6m and we used 10-12 cm posts in the corners and halfway along the longest walls - once we put the horizontal bracing it was solid. We haven’t even got the roof on yet, rafters + OSB and a light green roof - so I expect that to really hold it together. If we had built with only pallets I would have expected more movement of the structure, how are you finding it?

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Great shout! Thanks