We NEVER Want To Do This Again! The Scariest Part Of Our Home Build So Far

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We are a homeschool and homesteading family currently building on our new 20 acre homestead in North Idaho. We garden, seed save, raise rabbits, raise chickens, process our own meat, save our own seed, can, bake, and do just about everything that we can ourselves to achieve a self sufficient and debt free life for our family.

[@stellajeffrey647]

Good evening everyone 👋🏻 wishing you all a Happy 4th July 😊

[@rhondapierce6816]

THANKS FOR SHOPPING HOME DEPOT! I’m the manager of tool rental In okc and I watch your channel and never miss an episode 🤓🥰❤️

[@sasheenbarrett8150]

I love seeing you guys work,you guys are a great example of team work🤗🤗🤗 watching from ja🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@lyndakempland4559]

My son mowed the lawn today. I just had a fresh shower and a white tshirt on. I was moving the lawnmower so he could wash under it. He turned the hose towards the grass with a pinpoint stream which dug into the dirt and grass and completely covered me with dirt, grass everything! So I understand the sawdust all over you.

[@rsy427]

Get the roof sheathing covered with a weather wrap so if rain you have no water down below. The osb offers no water protection and will absorb water and start to swell

[@lindagonzales232]

I’m certain you are saving these videos on something secure and permanent. What a treasure ALL of this is for your viewing pleasure 20 years from now when your babes are grown. Y’all are precious. Love watching the home construction. Can hardly wait for the horse addition and “THE BARN” that will go with them💕

[@fredcarter7003]

Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Happy 4th 🇺🇸

[@jenniferrescott1149]

I fully approve of Melissa's strawberry purchase I love your commercials. So good

[@danielhatch3740]

Happy 4th of July y'all!

[@ronwhited1224]

Excellent advice Melissa. Fear is a paralyzer that steals our dreams and renders us incapable of reaching beyond our comfort zone- where the real joy is found! Do it anyway!

[@jackhanaway8367]

Love your selling gab! LOL!

[@kathleenoliver5461]

Best part of this entire video was your final words, "be afraid but do it anyway!" Love it! You both constantly amaze me.

[@melanieevans8860]

By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established...Proverbs 23:3......Thank you, Melissa and Jeremy, for sharing your life with us. I'm sure I'll never meet you in person but I feel as if I know you and I'm grateful for that. ♥️🏠

[@jgmiller100]

Thank you both, I look forward to your videos and your words. My husband died almost four years ago. I miss him. Thank you for helping in ways you may never know.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤ I'm sorry to hear you lost your love ((hugs))

[@darlenetate9553]

My very favorite part of the video every time is mom’s talk at the end. It might be a talk about encouragement or appreciation but it’s always nice to hear. Thank you for appreciating your blessings. God is good 👍

[@cindithompson2187]

Can’t get enough of you guys and your journey. Your closing statement made me cry. Soooo true ! Raise your fist in defiance and DO IT ANYWAY !

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Amen!

[@gusshelgoshiii1836]

Behind every good man , there’s a strong woman who’s not afraid to jump in and help build there dream . You guys are so going to enjoy that view.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

Lol. Well there’s such a difference now. This video started out with an aerial shot and I looked at it and I didn’t even recognize the property and started thinking “what the hell am I watching here?“ Thanking KZbin or throwing some weird stuff out there. 😂😂😂

[@meldavis7016]

You have mentioned how ppl don't like your skits you do for sponsorships but I do. Also love your outros. Thanks for including the red flower strawberry plants, didn't know those existed. Now I have to have some. Y'all just keep doing you!! You're doing great job.

[@pappyjohn9911]

❤❤ Love you guys. ❤❤

[@ladyangi100]

Great Job Melissa!!! Great example for your children 😊😊. You both are good role models.

[@trishsorenson2953]

Hey guys, I'm your next door neighbor in Montana.. I'm pretty close to you guys so I know how hot it is right now. I hope you're taking precautions this is the kind of weather that can kill you if you work that hard.. You're the hardest working couple I've ever seen. And Jeremy the best thing for the inside of a human is the outside of a horse🤣

[@gingerreid8569]

I heard 114 in portland or seattle...but pacific northwest...totally insane

[@vbranco6726]

Awesome!!! You should get an award for your filming and production, excellent and funny sharing… luv the puns. Inspiring and we are thankful to come as long.

[@caryinfante8013]

I'm sure you're both exhausted, but you don't look tired. It is a joy to watch you both work so hard but with such joy and gratitude! I wish many blessings upon your marriage, your kids, your land, and your future. God bless you and our Blessed Mother protect you all! ❤

[@blastingweevil2968]

as important as building your house is.. there is nothing more important than family and making time to do family activitys creates wonderfull memorys that will last you a lifetime. allways take time to be with your family. so good to see the house dried in.

[@gus1537]

Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built, And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation], Proverbs 24:3 amp.😎

[@michaelorosco1436]

My eyes watered a little while Melissa spoke her words of wisdom. I sure hope you plan on building something else after you're done! I'm going to miss you and your precious family! You've come to grow in our hearts, lives, and home! Love You All!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you!! We won't be going anywhere, we have so much beyond the house

[@elliot8737]

What an amazing journey to see. Man. You guys are such a genuine family. You dont see that very often. Good roots. I've seen this journey unfold and pat yourselves on the back. You are doing it!!!!!

[@redrickgrass]

Great job folks, your hired!! Happy Independence Day!👍

[@marciaolson4878]

Woohoo! Going just great! So happy for you, steady pace, stay safe, and God’s speed!💖🙏🏼🙏🏼💖 you guys really do have our hearts rooting for you. You do work great together, remind me of my hubby and I. Just celebrated our 54th! Just keep do8ng what you’re doing. Great job!💖💖💖

[@interestedobserver9352]

You are by far the cutest couple on KZbin! It's fun watching you two interact and it makes the learning part very pleasurable. Your commercials are funny - I hope you get paid well for that effort.

[@PaullaWells]

Would Keeps work for my bald hubby? 🤣🤣🤣 You have most definitely raised your fist in defiance. I am so proud of you both! Each of you had your own apprehensions about this whole endeavor, but together y'all raised your fists in defiance and jumped. It simple doesn't get any better than that. Do you see the light at the end of the tunnel yet? ❤️

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

It only maintains 😆 the light is small but we see it. Still so far

[@lindabunce5133]

Looking good! You want a top load washer...front loads smell!

[@deanlollar8241]

Agree!!!

[@BDCF100]

Every guy I knew that started losing his hair started compensating with beards, mustaches and/or mutton chops.

[@SagebrushRambles]

Or mullets. Ack lol.

[@LoriM1959]

I have so much respect for your family values and the leap of faith you're taking together. You're living the exact life I wanted for my growing family, way back then. You're story, Jeremy being retired as a police officer, and you're skills with hands on building your dream home... that was my life growing up, with a police officer father, he retired younger, and then started building our dream cabin in the mountains, all out of the love of family. Mellisa you're AMAZING TOO! Home schooling your children, your CHILDREN, Well how can they not be amazing as well coming from parents like yourselves. My dream is to build IN Montara, hopefully soon, and have all my children, and their children live and work the land, and be a little community together all close by, close enough to ride our horses to one another's homes,. You are all SO INSPIRING! God bless you all! 🙏

[@cherylverhelst8245]

You two are such a great inspiration to your children and your viewers.

[@firstmate015]

wish I'd been there to sweep the walls and put the tape on and roll it...heights don't bother me so that could have been my contribution. At almost 77 I still start work early to beat the heat. Can't wait to see the horses galloping through the pasture land. Loving everything you do. Superb job on the house.

[@susanspring6313]

Your place is going to be a nice I'm looking for your new place 😊

[@amv711me]

Awesome! Thanks for taking us on the ride with you. We felt like we were up high with you.

[@soblessed7777]

What you guys have done so far is just fabulous. I am also afraid of heights. If I'm in a plane I'm ok, but hanging off things or high ladders etc just makes me dizzy and nervous.

[@SewFrancine6120]

Don’t get front loaded, clothes washer-the smell is mold. You have to keep the doors open to let it dry out. We just bought new washer because of the smell

[@arnoldlayne1424]

Run some CLR through the machine.

[@lucleoni]

Dear Melissa, overcoming your fear is what makes you brave. I can't tell you enough admiration and respect you deserve for that. Maybe the fear will not completely disappear, but it will be more manageable every time. Also, the way you work with Jeremy, who is a strong and tough guy, is admirable, it must be hard on your muscles sometimes. Anyways, you guys rock as a couple and as parents. I really enjoy watching your journey, every video amazes me. One more thing: Happy fourth of July to you guys. Enjoy the fireworks on the lake.🙏❤️🎆🎉🎇❤️🙏

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you, Happy 4th to you Grandpa Luc

[@mattmoschkau84]

And that is the look of a man who is getting ready to own some horses and like it!!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

😆

[@vatolocooperations6111]

I wonder if they will raise horses and eat the meat like they did with rabbits

[@vickismith9852]

Yes indeed. Do not think that grin at the end of conversation of horses went unnoticed. It did not appear genuine😁

[@Elizabeth-aka-Pippi]

@@vatolocooperations6111 you're loco, vato

[@vatolocooperations6111]

@@Elizabeth-aka-Pippi leftist

[@RNX001]

Man you guys are doing a great job building that house! You should be proud. 👍🐎

[@maureenthefirst1]

You guys are so cute together it just gives my heart so much joy. Now, this is what God was thinking about when he instituted marriage. It should be so much fun together. That is what he meant when he said "it is not good for man to be alone".

[@dickhumble4610]

Getting there. Melissa at least you weren’t like of one armed people i have seen in places where they were afraid. They had 2 arms but the one was very busy hanging on. Can’t wait to see some doors and windows go in.

[@lindathompson4770]

It's Taking Shape Fast❣️

[@colliecoform4854]

I sympathize Melissa. I am afraid of heights also but when we redid our house and put on the addition I climbed more ladders than I ever thought was possible. There was some screaming at my husband for jokes that weren't funny but he lived and I got through it and we are still married!!! 44 years and going strong. Never lose your sense of humor.

[@MrPjcrews]

"Raise You Fist And Do It Anyways" Great Message 👍

[@breed187]

I’m not going to lie, when you are in a boom lift 100 feet off the ground in wind it is a little scary.

[@DiannaAngela]

@Andrew why are you here watching them then?

[@drddianesbryant]

Your commercials are awesome!!! Big companies need to hire y’all - yours are 10x better than theirs, for sure.

[@debbiefairchild5226]

Just out curiosity, why don’t you park your cargo trailer next to the build, therefore eliminating all the back and forth of hauling materials.

[@lindaschewe8136]

My thought all along the build.

[@SagebrushRambles]

@@FireflyHill24 because of the timing each day. They would have been taping in poor light. It was getting dark. Easy enough to go back and do it.

[@vickismith9852]

That has been mentioned a few times. They must have their reasons.

[@lindascott2107]

"Fear not for I am with You, I will in wise leave nor forsake you" Very awesome video

[@Kipperbob]

Timber frame building is a really fast way to build a house, it took me 2 years to build my house single handed with concrete block walls and I had no roof trusses either so had to cut my own roof. Well worth all the long days and hard work though. to be debt free with no mortgage in 2008 when everyone else was in a panic. Hard work pays.

[@JamesCouch777]

That's about the same length of time as it took Heath from Red Poppy Ranch to build his frame house by himself. It's just that two people working together can get probably five times more work done than one person by themselves.

[@jaquespretorius5560]

The end message today coinsides with my motto..... "If your dreams don't scare you, you're not dreaming big enough " . Thanx guys, love your channel, very inspired as I am also moving to the point of giving up safety and embarking the journey of my dreams.

[@jeanettedominguez1885]

It’s amazing how far you guys have gotten……WOW! God bless you

[@debbiew.7094]

Great team work! I'm so excited for you all! 😊❤😊

[@jeffmeans894]

Are y’all gonna spray foam the walls or do insulation? What about the ceiling? Same?

[@therese-s1i]

My favorite part of your videos is the End When Melissa tells the story’s Your voice is so soothing and gives me smiles and a-little teary eyed

[@donsmith3737]

Loved your speech at the end. I really needed that. This ol' man teared up a little. You guys are moving along.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤

[@elizabethharttley4073]

Any horse or pony will be so happy with your family. Enjoy the journey

[@shutterbug5519]

I love what you said at the end of the video. Too many times we let fear have control over our lives. Because of that, when we get to the end of our lives we have so many regrets. We need to look at fear the same way we look to happiness. It's just an emotion. Embrace it and move forward. Never let fear put you in prison.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Amen

[@musicluvr70]

These videos never last long enough... 😢 I hope your family has a wonderful Independence Day weekend.

[@sandrathomson1084]

Evening GSL Family. Glad to see y'all smiling and laughing while getting it done. Excited to see y'all getting the windows and doors in. Stay safe and God Bless y'all and the homestead 🙏✌❤😊

[@marigoldmeadowsfarm7495]

Oh I love you two!!! Your accomplishment on this house will be a testament to your children. They will know they can do anything! Keep your darling commercials coming. Much love & prayers. Blessings!!!!

[@lyndakempland4559]

I thought it was impressive fixing automatic transmissions when I was young but you guys building a house of this magnitude is super impressive!! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@josebey7808]

Yes Teacher ....you look tired .....but What you are doing is AWESOME .❤ THE FORCE BE WITH YOU TOO ❤

[@bakaariiim]

11:30 This is good one, holly sheet.

[@karilynn3535]

You're a trooper Melissa! Admittedly, I had to speed up a bit...little nerve racking with that height. But, you did it! Good for you all. Your house is closer to becoming a beautiful home...

[@dallasarnold8615]

My father and I alone, built my house in 1986. We did it all except for the poured walls. He was 59, and I was 30. I was working full time at Pella Windows and Doors. So, we worked every afternoon after I got off and weekends as weather permitted, of course. 10 1/2 months from cutting the first tree to moving in. We were both experienced in construction. So, I am eager to see how it goes installing the sliding door and all those windows. Best wishes.

[@geripizzuti9175]

You guys are amazing. No matter the task you get it done. Great job. God bless

[@patriciabaens]

do a round of was with viniger and no clothes that should solve the smell.

[@rshoemaker7368]

It doesn’t smell like vinegar when your done. Use it instead of liquid softener and it whitens and softens your laundry.

[@irenaQ]

I second this

[@everestyeti]

No, get the kids to take the washing to the nearest creek, it will give them something to do.

[@gingerreid8569]

I no longer use commercial softner...white vinegar

[@WayneWatson1]

Use distilled vinegar and peroxide. Then rinse only 2 or 3 times and the smell will be gone. People forget to clean their washing machines and dishwashers. I use distilled vinegar in my dishwasher every load at the very beginning and it never smells when all the cycles are complete

[@carolenooyens1189]

Melissa you are so smart about being afraid. We have to keep thinking positive thoughts and moving forward. We live in hard times with our minds.

[@bettybanis3202]

Great what you doing. It really looks a house. You are fantastic people. Melissa you do great work. I am also afraid of to go up. A big👍for you and Jeremy.

[@TGun7]

I really appreciate you all sharing your build, you do a great job. I feel bad for you all working while worn out. Hope you can get a break. And the story about the little girl being scared of the water and the elderly woman is so great. Thanks for sharing your dream.

[@Z-Bart]

Good job guy's. Got to feel a huge sense of accomplishment at the end of each day. 👍

[@gingerreid8569]

Oh Lawrd no!! HOLY SHEET!!! What variety of strawberries were those? Wow, Wow, Wow...Always love the endings...I always tear up...joy not sadness...amazement, not criticism...I so love you guys...you are SO my happy place! God Bless ya'll!

[@medaily57]

"Be afraid, but do it anyway", I need to make a sign with this on it! I am afraid of heights, too, Melissa!

[@Kimba117]

Thanks for bringing us up on the lift with you (instead of just leaving the camera looking up from the ground). It did look scary, and it must have been even scarier being there. But you pushed through and got it done...way to go!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

The tripod made it even worse 😆

[@Kimba117]

@@GoodSimpleLiving Ah, so that was one of the things you had to constantly climb around...fun! I hope by now the other two gable ends are done and you are breathing easier!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Jeremy and Melissa, you handled that like a pro. It’s coming right along. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[@clancarney2541]

DUDE! That view of your garden!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@nhiakhang2622]

OOOhh, those cuts are perfection, Jeremy!! Ya'll are killing it.

[@michaelorosco1436]

My wife and I just got around to watching this episode. The picture of the both of you in your youth was very heartwarming! My wife and I at the same time said, "Awe"! I also need to apologize for raising my voice when you were about to move the lift and Melissa kept moving around. I said, "QUIT MOVING!" I just don't want to see ANY OF YOU get hurt! I'm sorry y'all! Your quote was awesome! As a Christian, that's the same thing God tells US ALL! It's ok to be scared, but raise your fist at fear and defeat it trusting in Jesus!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Amen!

[@armidaperez5360]

Jeremy's Giri wears man glitter..lol It looks amazing🙃

[@donwat91]

I love to see the framing of a house . It's the bones of the house. That's what holds the structure together. I've enjoyed going back to the very beginning of your journey. I go see the newest video and then go back and see the oldest ones. . That's why I sorta wish they were numbered. Thankbyoubfor sharing your lives and that of your family. You have great children.

[@henkdevries5042]

Hard to find the right words folks, but you always seem to hit the nail on the head! Waiting every day to see if your ‘show’ comes up what you call work! Never seen such hard, creative and determined people that close every chapter with words of never ending wisdom! “Then BE afraid! But do it anyway……!” Counts for all of us! Great travellers of the Life-path!

[@shadow-wulf]

the best part of summer, running through the sprinkler with your friends!

[@patpfeiffer3517]

Your progress is amazing . The fact that it's you and all you have done together something to be so proud . Own it . It's amazing and I can't waite to see next video . Get the horses ya all desevre them . They kids are so adorable . Living the life of love home and being Blessed🤗🙏❤️

[@violetsky2225]

I love this picture from 2005. It's so nice to see the love between you.

[@nancypaquet2403]

Strawberry plants with RED 🌺 flowers!! I’ve never seen those before, either! Don’t blame you at all for buying them, Melissa!

[@deanlollar8241]

Are they proven winners?

[@jessilynn1723]

I get sad when I see theres only a couple minutes left in your video. Excited to see whats next. You guys are inspirational 🥰

[@_TheProfessor]

The dream is soo close to a reality! Stay safe and blessed!

[@Shez_C]

@The Professors So true

[@clayguy1]

At the end of your video you talked being afraid to leave a job.. and take a new course.. I did that in 1981, when I left a good paying job, to set out on being a full time artist/sculptor... I've never regretted it.

[@JeepTJay6]

That ending was absolutely beautiful! I’ve been playing these Vlogs for my 8 year old daughter and she loves them as much as I do. Keep up the good work!

[@melodyschneider9824]

I am SO PROUD of you two!!! You work so well together and look what you have already accomplished! Melissa, you are truly what God was talking about when he created a "helpmate" for Adam. You are a true and shining example. Jeremy, you are an excellent husband and take such good care of Melissa and your family. I have been watching you for months and love to watch your progress. Keep on "ROCKIN'"!!!!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤

[@nancymayberry27]

Hey, you who is scared of heights, designed this house! So, such it up buttercup! Lol I thought you'd kiss the ground when you got down Melissa.

[@charlotteforrester3118]

How awesome is this! Almost dried in! Amazing! Hardest workers ever! Looks so awesome!❤️❤️❤️

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you 😊💓

[@bmogs1720]

OHHh My TEARS you got me!!! I was good till you told that story at the end. TEARS!!! I love it!!! Thank you!

[@loriy7532]

Ah , the glorious windows , congratulations on such a monumental building job , you two have the power.......

[@Veemack21]

Y’all house is going to be amazing!

[@craigtaylor7812]

I know this is an older video, but we really enjoy you two, seeing your progress, but most of all is seeing your smiles, your energy, wonderful marriage and 'can do' spirit. BUT, what is most memorable, as is often the case, is Melissa's final commentary at the end. I just love the way her mind works.... a very smart cookie! My lord you two are just so magnetic, as is your FANTASTIC property - to die for! I told my wife if we ever won one of those stupidly huge $1 billion lotteries, I'd offer you $50 million for that place. She just glared at me as if it would be a sin to disturb any part of what you two ultimately created there, or to tempt you away from your dream....and I agree. All blessings and good things to you and your remarkable children.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Aww thank you so much 💓 Your kind words mean a lot, and we truly appreciate you both 💗

[@dougfrye7775]

Love all the "huge eye popping" shots from Momma Mellissa on this one. Scared, "but just do it" is great advice! I truly love your design of this house, soon to be a home.

[@stevenm8429]

Thank you so much !