We HAVE TO Make This Work! |Building A "Barn" with Upcycled Materials on Our Cabin Homestead

We HAVE TO Make This Work! |Building A "Barn" with Upcycled Materials on Our Cabin Homestead
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[@paulhoneyman6923]

Gary don't know it yet, BUT if he continues to say things like, "THAT'S A LOAD OF MY BACK" when he's been lifting Mel around, HE'S GOING TO BE SLEEPING IN THAT NEW STRUCTURE lol

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@elainebuchka6533]

😂😂😂@Paul Honeyman You are a HOOT!! 😂

[@johncarolrenner6788]

omg 🤣🤣 I laughed so hard when you were carrying Mel on your shoulders tightening down the straps to the music which was perfect for that

[@AdamofCA.]

my lips formed a fish circle while saying: Oh. Gary & Mel became a human ladder. What an amazing Can Do attitude.

[@Mmac-qt8jn]

I still have like 3 tape measures that I got when I was a teen building houses with my dad. I got one when I was 13 a 10' one when I was 15 a 25' and the third at 17 yup you guessed it 50'. One thing my grandfather and dad tought me was buy contractors ones. I am 57 now 2 are stanleys I have a 4th 25 that is a stanley the saw nicked still works though. Put a little money into a good brand it will last. I remodeled probably 100 houses and built a fare few new ones. I have most of the tools that didn't get lost and the rest are still in good shape. Better to spend a little than buy a few with what is out there now I seen some pretty nice new Stanley's

[@Mmac-qt8jn]

Ps I would put a couple vertical boards if you have midway to help support if you have the wood. Like in the middle of the metal posts

[@karenmcmillan1267]

Smart I was thinking same thing about those tent poles after I saw canvas, screen tent ,,green House 👍❤😁😎 ✌ later later

[@GreenheartGal]

I low key wanted to see M up on G’s shoulders so laughing so hard but still, seriously, so impressed with the teamwork you show us through all your builds/activities. M, you remind me of me, as a Mum: cool, but still reminding everyone to put their solar glasses back on…and also chatting about board carrying techniques. “High on the hip…hold on.” 😂. Hope G’s ok after the Mario slip. ❤ you both!

[@mariezafonte6473]

That's a nice looking little building. What color metalware you putting on it? You two are too funny. Mel, I though you might fall down the hill, lol. Thanks for the laugh. Enjoy all the celebrations on Saturday.

[@judyherman1249]

So sorry you had a drifter down moment, Gary. Hope you didn't injure yourself too bad. I loved your comical "Luarel and Hardy" moment, so funny and cute. Yes, I'm almost that old. Watched the old black and white shows when I was a kid.

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

😂😂😂 Thank you Miss Judy! 💚💚💚

[@kathleenmcginley4827]

Awesome! Have you considered just doing one door, and making it a "Dutch" door. That way it solves what ever configuration you need in a moment, and can be built really sturdy. It also gives that really cute barn stall look.

[@MultiSerge1980]

Gary, Mel, great job getting the new shelter set up. One major suggestion though. Remember, you are in Arkansas and you get both high winds and tornados. As such, I would suggest that you do something to tie the new shelter down and make it as windproof as you can, before you get the metal siding and roof installed. otherwise, great job. Take care until the next time.

[@anibor99]

21:59 dang Gary, you might be with the dogs tonight 😆

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

😂😂😂

[@Bubba45347]

Great idea maybe do the outher one so the rain and wind will not rip your canvas if you can maybe staple down the canvas so it doesnt rip

[@lindahouser9814]

Great job guys I was going to do this with my small greenhouse frame and thought about turning it into a chicken coop but one of my subscribers sent me a clear greenhouse cover so I am still using it for a greenhouse.

[@GreyfyreShelties]

Looking really NICE! I hope there is enough scrap wood to wall off the peaks aka David's house. If not, even cutting down a few small 2" diameter trees would make the building look rustic and really cool.

[@nalini4400]

Hi Gary and Mel. My thoughts on your barn build. First your innovative. However if you live in a windy area, I suggest you anchor through corners of your barn with 4x4 posts in the corners.

[@FireFly64]

Will they give you 2 baby turkeys in place of those that passed? Or are they already out?

[@4D-acres]

hey guys here's a thought with your scrape wood pile..if you take a wood pallet or two and have the kiddo's sticker and stack them boards u will save the life spane of the boards and keep the snakes away as well...just a thought and haveing the kiddo's do it will teach them a leason of saveing wood,money and learn how to keep the snakes away ect...life leasons to teach the kiddo's of our homesteading life style and really get to enjoy the fruits of their labor..

[@HippocratesGarden]

Gary needs a speed square tattoo, then he'll always have one handy.

[@larryparish5984]

THAT DRILL'S STILL WORKIN GOOD I SEE. 😂

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

Haha heck yeah! Thanks Larry!

[@user-li1kb8jf9t]

VERY CUTE LOVE IT. YOU BOTH ARE FUNNY AND WONDERFUL.

[@michaelreed6508]

Do you ever have problems with snakes and the chickens? When I lived in Grapevine, AR I had problems with King snakes hypnotizing my chickens. They would actually just sit there until they died. It was the craziest thing.

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

So far, we haven't had any issues with snakes and our chickens. Let's hope it stays that way. That sounds absolutely bizarre though!

[@brendahaire8824]

Y’all almost getting as fast as the Amish putting a barn up. 😂😂

[@lorettataylor9902]

Here in East Tennessee we had 89% eclipse it was 😎 cool. Glad you got Turkeys Mel.

[@karenball9482]

If there were a way to do some rainwater catchment you wouldn't have to water the animals at least when it rained. Maybe for the goats you could create a lined channel for the rain to go down into a rock lined basin so they would have water down in the trees too during foraging times.

[@ryankelly5303]

Looking good

[@andreamalik2961]

Will you be staking it into the ground ? Just thinking about strong winds x

[@angiemacdonald4502]

Other homesteaders that I watch use movable coops for their meat chickens. It will be interesting to see a coop that does not move and how that works.

[@joanlenhard82]

Great job that is really sturdy a lot better then I thought it would be too. Yeah

[@janellreno7480]

That is going to be a neat barn,when you finish.Using scape materials.🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@patrickhigdon7050]

when you want to measure something one handed, and especially over your head, bend the tape over and use the tension to hold it in place. it takes a little practice but once you get it...

[@juanitaespiricueta3863]

And that ladies and gentlemen is how you get it done! Good thinking 99!

[@kathyanderson1509]

Great team work . Gray might be sleeping in the horse trailer for a few days 😊😊😊😊

[@janielindsey3264]

I would never have thought of making the tent frame into a chicken coop. Great job on using what you have already. Love from Kentucky. Stay dry !

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

Glad it was helpful!! Hope you're having a great day ❤️

[@charlenefoster6779]

You seem to always make things work! Ingenuity!!

[@canuckyank82]

Funny, but what a great outcome. Up my alley all the way. My wife ruined he steel grocery cart wheel. I found lawnmower wheels with the right dimensions and we were back in business in 1 day. Resourcefulness is the key to success! A great video!

[@judygalbreath2935]

That was a great idea using the frame for a barn. 👏

[@carolynmesser7199]

The total eclipse was amazing , I’ll never see another one . Loved the video

[@B2GOG]

Very cool! Those garage poles and scrap wood turned out pretty nice! ❤🎉

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

Thanks a bunch

[@timwolters1969]

Wow the Garden looks good, Love to watch you two, you make me Smile

[@RidgeLife]

Love all you have going on the 41.36!

[@karenspeer7378]

What an Awesome way to repurpose the metal frame!! 👏 👍

[@kittymorse7402]

Good job guys! You two work really good together.

[@heidipustelniak652]

Great job! Recycling is so fun!

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

It really is!

[@jenthrasher5056]

Glad to see you adding wood on that frame, it will weight it down to help with high winds. It's Thrusday now, it's poured down rain here sense Monday night. We're dealing with flooding now. You should do chicken on one side goats exit opposite side into there own yard. You don't want to put your goat eating off the ground after meat birds. Block a small section for the birds and give rest of your little arm build to the goats. That way every season you get meat birds they have there own pen.

[@shirleym4471]

Chicken wire on at least one side or ends might be better than all metal for heat on big fat chickens.

[@barbscarrow7300]

Great job Gary and Mel it's a great feeling when you can reuse material around the homestead ❤️🇨🇦

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

It sure is!

[@stephenkennedy7931]

I think I heard a snake, "well what was it saying?" And this is how we did it in the old days before they invented ladders LMAO. That's the very same way I did mine too but I only used one by four as I was covering mine with 6 ml plastic for a greenhouse and I happened to have an old aluminum door I put on for an entrance. God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

God bless you back 🙏

[@AuntieAnn]

Wow y'all did that fast 😀💪... Using the poles was a fantastic idea ❤❤

[@estellaknox9285]

That turn out wonderful I can do my garage poles great idea you guys had

[@charlenegrady8781]

Awesome job. Thanks for sharing✌️🇺🇸

[@user-kk1rw3co9f]

Hi Mel & Gary!! That is a super start to this little barn you’re building. I never would have thought to attach boards to the plastic frame to make it sturdier. Great idea!! It will be a nice building to house your Cornish hens and then your goats in. You guys are amazing!! 👏💜

[@karenbrest187]

Good afternoon 🌞 nice shelter for the animals 😉

[@patriciarussell756]

That's how you do it, be creative, use what you have!

[@mollymorris623]

I so look forward to each Edition of your blog😊

[@phyllismiller4060]

I really loved how you celebrated the eclipse with a 💋 so many couples are not affectionate with a simple kiss to show they love each other! It's a beautiful thing. Bless your family!!!😘

[@AngelB77]

Good job. That is going to be a nice little barn.

[@bettyferguson2815]

Gary, ish is what makes a job go faster. 90ish, 114ish, doesn't have to be exact, EVER.

[@beverleybrowne7856]

Hi guys ,I'm so happy to see you both, and I really enjoy your journey and the build I saw your videos on the eclipse that was great. God bless you both and kiddos 🙏 ❤️ 💖 💕

[@NovaBill6264]

Awesome video God Bless you and your family Amen

[@deborahgillett833]

Putting the little turkeys with the bigger chickens was not a good idea they are very fragile when thet are young

[@terissawatkins6839]

❤️🙏🏻Hello happy Thursday This is a home remedy If you put Moth Balls out around outside your land and property You want never see a snake Everyone have a blessed and wonderful Thursday 🙏🏻❤️

[@glendabendel421]

I giggled so much...😂😂😂

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Awesome I agree the portable garage poles are better when you attach wood or metal to them. You could have used all wood by putting it on the outside and inside. ❤

[@dianapickering6891]

Loved seeing the eclipse. Amazingly beautiful. Gary joking around when he had Mel on his shoulders. It was funny, got the job done. That wood was slippery and Gary falling down. Hopefully his back is okay. That structure is going to be sturdy as is everything else is on your homestead. Great job you two.

[@kentneeley4783]

It was great to see the framly all together in the same place… looks like a great time for all… thanks for sharing….

[@sheilatubbs1241]

Great job guys.😊

[@cindylou8454]

Great idea!!! That's going to look really cool! And strong! 👍👍👍

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Awesome job guys!

[@sandrabarrand2564]

Awesome progress! Love seeing the build. 😅

[@emmamorton5701]

Looking good cnt wait to see wat else u have planned 💚💚💚💚

[@DelphiTruthTrip]

Really enjoy your videos and like the way Gary does the builds.

[@waynedavenport3919]

Great job guys ✌️😎

[@Kammitoes]

what a perfect way to use and strengthen the metal tent frame! Kudos peeps. That roof building at Mama V's was a great dress rehearsal 🤪 Jolly well done 🤓

[@crystallindsey3835]

To help with heat and ventilation control, consider put some chicken wire between two wooden boards opening and a Dutch door n one end to make it easier to clean out and feed.. you to two are great worker and very fun to watch how creative you are.

[@Betsy-sp7jr]

That's cool . Should house them fine.❤

[@nancyashworth5595]

Drifter down moment. Hope you did not get hurt.

[@sharnabotes5216]

Love it, looking great 👍👊 cant wait to see the end result 🐓🐔🐣🐤🐥

[@karenchesser6348]

Do what my grandparents did, pour melted wax along the bottom of a metal piece as for down in the ground you would like the metal to go. Put the metal in a trench around your shed, and pour rock in the bottom then dirt or sand. It keeps the critters out. They don't like digging in the rocks and the wax protects the metal. My grandparents did this around their chicken coups. Kept the racoons and fox out.

[@adrianagpons71]

jejejejejejeje you have to keep your lumber under control!!! :)

[@graciemaca6996]

Mel, I think that noise you heard in the pile of wood, that you thought was a snake may have been just the metal tape measure briefly shaking when stepped on. But still, it's good to be on guard this early in Spring.👍

[@donaldthompson3219]

Get err done guys..😊

[@4D-acres]

Mr. Gary brother,son, Let me give ya a word of advice when it comes to tape measures.. might as well go out and buy you a case of them.. because belive me u will go thro them when ur building and homesteading..lol 55 yrs old and cant even think of the case's i have benn thro already...so i feel your pain there brother...lol

[@patvisek222]

Really cool work, you two! That is going to be awesome! Well done!

[@larryfeeks6620]

The barn is going to be great!

[@IEchuckie]

Enjoy the shotgun wedding. Mine was fun.🎉❤😢😅

[@stewdog52]

Don’t ya love it when a plan comes together! 👍👍

[@adeladahdah4418]

Great idea!

[@derek989]

I built a goat farm with a friend and noticed they love to climb as high as possible. Don´t forget to build some sort of pedistall for them.

[@goodnhappy41]

lol hips are good for more than carrying babies around.

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

I can honestly say that he barn is looking really good guys, If the frame is sturdy enough then you will have yourselves a cool barn, enjoyed the build

[@ireneturner2944]

Mel-- Dark Cherry juice for your health!!! I was just told!! Just wanted you to know!! Love yall !❤

[@gardnerwilson57]

Clucker Palace Suburbs looking good!!! Me southern AZ.

[@maggiecreech8244]

That looks great. You two are so funny. 😂

[@pamb5977]

Looks good so far

[@Lo51848]

Loved the acrobatics, you guys are sure resourceful

[@debbiekane6204]

I think u need a bigger box as its a bit small for all of them and they are a bit small to go in with the chicken

[@josephbrown-ut9ty]

JudithB I learned the hardway that turkeys need Game Bird starter and feed. There is more Manganese in it. The poults developed twisted legs on chick starter, and I had to talk to the Extension office in Kingman and they talked to Phoenix to figure out what the problem was. Good luck with them!! I put my 10 wk chicks in with main flock yesterday and they seem to be doing alright. Trying to get the toms and peppers planted in the garden before rain starts tonight. Arkansas spring!!! LOL!

[@brendasutterfield9834]

Hey guys am first this time ❤ love you guys so much ❤ just teasing what did I win lol just teasing you guys. I missed your live last night. ❤ I totally understand where you guys are coming from. . I love you guys in enjoy the rest of your day today. ❤

[@user-cg1ki9gt4p]

thank you f showing it aint easy. but can be done.

[@chandrasutton4669]

Wow, that looks great!!!😊🎉❤

[@yaboyqmaga1125]

The opening song is a vibe