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[@TKCL]

Love that sink! Very smart choice! My big 3 bay sink has been a wonderful addition to our processing room.

[@colhubbard9348]

Just wondering, that solar mechanical room is going to produce a lot of heat, how do you plan to cool it?

[@CountryViewAcres]

yes, I will probably have to do something.

[@gbentley8176]

Good use of your space and taking the time to think projects through, as far as possible, always pays off. Thank you for your posts. Happy Easter from the UK

[@KansasCowBoy]

Your shop keeps getting better and better, Love it,

[@kingkong7617]

That was a good idea to buy those items from the closing grocery store and they will help you in processing your products and you and Rebecca have done so much to your pole barn and it just keeps looking better and better.

[@ronaldclemons5520]

Setting things up before doing a project is the best way to do it. Marking everything as you did was awesome. Blessings on you guys, and Happy Easter🙂

[@margaretpervier8357]

Just a suggestion, you didn’t say what kind of door you’re putting on solar room. You might consider a slider. Have you ever watched Lumnah acreas, I think that’s the name. They are off grid and Al is pretty knowledgeable about solar.😊❤

[@TarshaHomestead]

We’re planning something similar for our homestead with regards to a kitchen/processing area. Between the dairy goats, and honey extraction, we need some good, sanitary space. Great work.

[@Marialyse]

That food processing room is going to be fantastic.

[@l.j.b9863]

What a beautiful home you both have, hello from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@jason27swg]

Evan, Have you thought about making your own walk in with a window unit ac. Danny King did this and posted it on his channel a while back. It's deep south homestead. I've done something very similar we use it during deer season..

[@CountryViewAcres]

yes, that is what how it would be built.

[@cajunnathan4586]

Your place is soooooo Nice its like the Country Club

[@captnsquid8151]

Evan when you lay wwod 2x4 on conrete floor u should place a barrier. Tar paper. I use a thin blue foam made especially for that pourpose. Cut to width, ready to go. food for thought. Love your vids and watch you always Thanks

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... Evan and Rebecca nice to see you love watching your videos homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐓🐣🐥🦃🐕🐈🐐🐄🐖🐝🐠🐟🎣 🌱🌺🌹🌻🌼🌸🌷🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@bay9876]

You have to literally move in somewhat, feel the space and think how things will work. The solar cells on the pole barn roof will be nice. Things are happening

[@RodgerBrummett]

Before you close in the bathroom did you consider a door from both sides for easy access when working in the food prep area?

[@CountryViewAcres]

yes, we actually talked about it. Then decided to leave it that way it is.

[@ianmurray9201]

Rebecca seemed to enjoy that kick Evan watch your back 😄

[@queenirmamay]

Stainless Steel yes yes

[@jamesschramm4739]

Ya'll are getting pretty fancy....................................

[@sandyleonard1605]

It all looks exciting, will enjoy watching you do the work. Rebecca’s turned into quite a good helper hasn’t she?

[@davidkraft3690]

Looks like you have done a fine job of planning. It will be interesting to see how well it works out in practice. Planning for the future is one of the most difficult chores.

[@tonycosta3302]

That drywall gun is worth every penny you paid for it. I should have bought one years ago (now on my third home renovation).

[@davidbaillie2087]

I love everything that you are doing to the farm. Every month something changes and always for the better. Great job you both have done.

[@wgoconnor33]

Evan and Rebecca work so well together, it’s adorable to watch.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Looks great Evan and Rebecca, your plan is working . Get a steel plated hand protector so your hand won't get hurt when you place it where Rebecca is walking. Keep up the great work and videos and keep the fun going too. Fred.

[@raymondlooney9838]

Rebecca should start her own channel called Rebecca from Sunny Brook Farm.

[@teenagefarmer]

Yess

[@jamessteffens8337]

Very nice enjoy your shows. Jim80

[@margaretbedwell3211]

That is a great kitchen/utility room. I am glad to see you were able to find the stainless sink and tables as well as the Hobart slicer. It is great to have commercial equipment when you are processing your meat as well as the veggies from the garden. Well thought out plan. Thanks for sharing,. Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Very very nice Rebecca and Evan! Great idea!

[@sandypratt8951]

❤️👍👍👍

[@terrycastor8299]

May I ask what the expected service life of your solar panels might be? Just curious. You have quite a well thought out plan not only for the solar, but the pole barn and the entire homestead. It is quite impressive.

[@CountryViewAcres]

The panels I bought have a 30 year linear power warranty. That basically means they will degrade a small percentage each year. And after 30 years they will still produce around 80% of original output. Or something close to that.

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Good stuff, like the space and what you are doing with it. Good job, thanks for sharing, good luck on completing it. Have a great Good Friday and Easter ahead!

[@glennwagner5627]

You are going to run into problems with the snow from the upper roof sliding onto the solar panels on the bottom roof and maybe damaging the or covering them with snow and ice thus cutting off its ability to produce energy

[@teenagefarmer]

Possibly, most of the time in Illinois snow never lasts more then two or three days though 🤷‍♂️.

[@Notthelizard]

Love the way you're ticking off your goals one after the other. I am in the process of writing my goals for this year.

[@Tonetwisters]

Great respect for sheet rockers, roofers, and pavement guys, who work down here in Florida ...

[@tylerbarrett6652]

Nice work!! Now these are the videos I love to see... where you take nice big leaps forward toward realizing the vision you two had when you started all of this. Thank you for sharing this journey with us.

[@cajunnathan4586]

The addition isn't going to Flood is it?

[@johnmorgan2430]

Looking really nice Evan,can't wait to see it finished.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Looks good Evan have a great day.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Will the solar equipment room require any type of air-conditioning? I'm quite sure the bathroom will. ha

[@CountryViewAcres]

Yes, I am sure I will have to do something in the future.

[@michellepollino4986]

Everything is looking good. Great idea to buy all the kitchen items.

[@rodfair5698]

Thanks guys your reruns kept me going in hospital and always something new. VERY much appreciated. Most sincerely, Rod

[@محبالحكمة-س2ك]

عملك هذا جميل جداً، بوركت اخي العزيز.

[@thurlowfamilyfarm4628]

Hi there; have you ever watched Engineer 775 on KZbin? No one knows more about solar. Just thought I’d throw that out there. Building looks great! Have a good day

[@doncc6080]

Evan please wear safety glasses when using your framing nail gun!!!! All plans sound good, real nice sink and tables. I do not think a walk-in freezer will fit through the door, but maybe I missed something.

[@jerrystout3032]

In Commercial Food Service Industry we call this a: 3 Compartment Pot Sink fyi. !!☺☺

[@rodfair5698]

Damn, look at her go!!! And knowing where to hang the boards without being asked !! AND being able to maximize damage to Evans body at the same time! This girl is getting more impressive with each upload !!

[@lymanharrold166]

I was surprised you did not put a door into the half bath to allow access from the kitchen as well as the shop area.

[@gardenman3]

I was thinking the same thing

[@katieallen3927]

I agree, it's a long way to walk around VS having access from the processing room.

[@powrguy1696]

A pocket door would fit there.

[@CountryViewAcres]

We had talked about putting a door there. But decided to leave it the way it is. A door could always be added later.

[@m9ovich785]

Being an Equipment room, I would Have never put up the Sheet Rock Thanks Guys Mike M.

[@SmallHoldingAtHillhigh]

No door into the 1/2 bath from the hallway to the kitchen (LOVE the sink BTW!!!!). I know you have the the sink, but it would be convenient to access the 1/2 bath during marathon processing sessions....

[@karenspeer7378]

Wow!! You Guys Rock!! Good Job 👍 Have a Wonderful Weekend!! ⚘😊❤

[@LFfire1597]

When you gonna build a bunk house for the “Ranch Hands”? I’d apply for that job.

[@darellsunderlin4670]

I would suggest leaving the cutting board full length , you can always shorten it , but try it full length first, two of you swinging knives would be kinda wild in 5 ' 😮

[@chris3m98]

your bathroom is too small, your solar is too small & unsafe, how are going to vent the solar. I don't think you would pass any inspection if you had to have it inspected.

[@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586]

Wish I was as strong as Rebecca. She is super at helping or doing the work. Hope everything keeps going well.

[@bige.3474]

I learned the hard way that when moving a Hobart meat slicer around, you have to keep it in an upright position. If you don't , the oil leaks into the motor housing and burns up the capacitors. It's a real mess to clean up.

[@debbievogt9881]

Deadman brace

[@Flowing23]

👍👍a lot of work , well done.

[@brettstock7734]

You might wanna think about some venting for the solar room. All that equipment might build up some heat

[@angelaprovencher7150]

Just an idea for you . Instead of cutting the stainless steel table down what about keeping like it is and finding a thick plastic tub to fit in the hole , so you use the table for cleaning/cutting vegetables or meats and all you have to do is slide them in the tub . So when your done all you have to do is take the tub out to move the product to the next table for the next step in processing.

[@luketippey8664]

Great video!!! Cant wait to see it done!!!!

[@miguelavelasquez8056]

Good to see you are working on completing your new barn projects Evan thanks for sharing keep up the good work

[@curtiswaters5773]

What stump killer do you use-the liquid that looks blue. Thanks for your response!

[@kd5inm]

Evan, I hope things work out for you but I have many a friend who are off grid on solar, even friends in Canada with heavy snowfall who have their panels close to the ground. I believe having your solar panels on the roof is not a good idea. Even if it is on a lower roof level its going to be difficult to access to clear them of snow. Heaven forbid you are down and can't get out to clean them and Rebekah has to go out and clear the snow. Are you planning on using a long handled broom? Shading panels like from partial covered sections can not only not produce but also rob you of power. The panels out by your garden are better in that you are able to clean them. Also mounted permanently fixed to a roof it is a compromise in angle of the sun from summer and winter exposure. I wish you well but my advice would be to atleast put them closer to the ground. Your property taxes will go up because you are adding value to your pole barn building by putting the panels on it.

[@jimbucher1049]

Great Job....You make it all look so easy ! Looking real good..Take Care !!

[@skrtskit1521]

💖🎶

[@Jameson4327]

May I ask why didn’t you finish the kitchen wall’s? Is it sanitary with the foam, and open food? I do like your thinking using the space.

[@CountryViewAcres]

The kitchen area will get FRP on the walls. To make the walls waterproof. But that will be next year.

[@annietan9582]

Chopping boards would be good near the sinks. Just a suggestion 🤔

[@stevestormssr5492]

You need to put a second door into the bathroom from the kitchen area! For the solar power room you better add 6-8 feet with that many panels and what you have planned for power consumption!

[@williamwhite882]

Excellent area for processing your game and domestic meat!

[@leeneely5457]

How are the fish in the pond. Recovering i hope.

[@CountryViewAcres]

I need to check the fish again. But we are restocking the pond April 15th.

[@seansysig]

Way to skirt away from finishing tractor transmission Just Kidding waiting for parts is the new world.

[@dalerose1694]

👎This is not a New World

[@wallaceloper637]

Why the drywall. just wondering

[@martihetrick609]

I'm thinking about not putting anything on the ceiling in the solar room for heat to get out

[@misty4782]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@hiddenvalleyfarmstead]

Nice work!! That looks great!

[@bernardjones6162]

Great work for two lovely people!

[@rodfair5698]

At sea the arrangements with the extra wood etc was called “ a third hand”

[@robinschwab5172]

Might you want to be able to get into the bathroom from your utility room?

[@Bex-rg8pj]

👍👍

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Really nice. All the planning pays off❤❤❤❤

[@martihetrick609]

No door from the kitchen side for the bathroom ???

[@joannak4640]

Lookin good 😊 exciting times ❤️

[@danielharsh7698]

You guy are doing a great job.

[@jeanielipskey1272]

That's gonna be a really nice set up!

[@dailylife6432]

Your solar room needs to be double that size you will max it out very quickly if you are going to have enough room for equipment to power both the house and shop especially if you do a battery back up. Good luck and hope all goes well. Your Illinois neighbor.

[@CountryViewAcres]

Right now 2 walls in the room will be taken up with equipment. With the 3rd wall for expansion. The room should work out fine.

[@dailylife6432]

@@CountryViewAcres ok I hope so. My room ended up being to small so I built a 12x16 shed and have almost maxed it out but I have a lot of battery back up. Good luck

[@markpriddy1]

Nice video. Thank y’all

[@corydriver7634]

Is the drywall a code requirement or just esthetic? Why drywall over plywood?

[@CountryViewAcres]

The drywall isn't a code requirement. But the drywall I used, is fire rated drywall, just for an added layer of protection. Plus it looks good. I covered up the screws and painted it.

[@glorafarris9977]

I would paint the plywood and call it done

[@teenagefarmer]

Awesome, looking good looking good. It's going to be nice. Keep up the good work

[@joeanonemouse]

Nice video. Thank you.

[@cchambers8632]

Do you have a designated safe room in case of tornadoes? Would it be in your basement?

[@CountryViewAcres]

We were in the basement last week when the tornado came through Robinson.

[@cchambers8632]

@@CountryViewAcres Crazy weather. Stay safe.

[@beverleyspugsandhomestead.]

Did you get rid of the dogs room? Confused lol.

[@BearMeat4Dinner]

I need a sink like that! Looks beautiful!

[@lawrencelipon8673]

👍👍👍👍👍👌very exciting and well planned, great job , teamwork and a clear vision of achieving your goals!!!

[@TKCL]

Nice! You know I'm looking forward to seeing that solar equipment room.

[@CountryViewAcres]

I have a cool system planned. Hopefully it will be installed within the next week 3 to 4 weeks.

[@TKCL]

@@CountryViewAcres looking forward to seeing it.

[@Falney]

For the solar control room, I would sheath the walls in a fire retardant board like cement board instead of dry wall, and maybe a CO2 fire suppressor. Especially if you are going to be putting batteries in there. Lithium fires self oxygenate so they are nearly impossible to put out. If you get a fire in there and you have dry wall you can basically say good bye to your whole barn.

[@CountryViewAcres]

I used 5/8" thick fire rated Drywall on the walls.

[@kd5inm]

Falney, I agree with you. Watch EV car fire videos when the batteries catch fire. It can be a very violent reaction. I personally would build a battery house seperate from the barn.

[@Falney]

@@CountryViewAcres I see. I wasn't aware there was drywall suitable for use like that. UK here :)

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Hello Evan and Rebecca.

[@jpeel2066]

Great video. It's all coming together. Look forward to seeing it all. All the best 🇬🇧.

[@williamgawel8467]

Get back to work on the tractor