Workshop Build FROM SCRATCH - Developing our Future Homestead

[@dinomite_diggers3453]

We have a saying here if someone is a smart arse that they've got too big for their britches. Not sure what it means when their britches have got too big for them, probably just a cute arse. Lucky you have all that snow there seeing as the wheel has fallen off your wheelbarrow eh. Your shed is coming along amazing, must be such a help to have somewhere nice and dry to work out of the snow. I was pleased to see you eventually used the steps to get up and down off the work bench, good girl. Your place goes through major changes as each new season comes along but no matter what time of year your property always looks absolutely spectacular. Come back next week please.👍👍👍

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha thanks for your awesome comment! It was super nice this week being able to eat my lunch in the shed out of the cool breeze :). Thankful this place is feeling more and more like home and I can’t wait to move!

[@hansdeelstra5548]

Very great video biata thank you so much beautiful biata Lady 💪🙏😘😻♥️🌹🥰😍great video thank you happy sunday biata ♥️🌹😍👍

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@hansdeelstra5548]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata thank you so much sweet biata ♥️🌹😊👍

[@Ayanda2749]

"Biata the builder" in action. Inspirational!!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much. Haha Biata the Builder. Love it

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Biata

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job Biata

[@danieltporter959]

All the best to you and yours in 2023!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thanks so much and to you and yours as well!

[@hulkthedane7542]

Not a fail - learning!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

So true! So much learning haha :)

[@hulkthedane7542]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata, getting good at something takes time, lots of little mistakes, lots of learning. You are getting there👍👍

[@edwardcollins1596]

I feel your pain shoveling your drive way. I have a 332 foot driveway I shoveled by hand for five years. I'm 71. This year I have a polaris ranger, heated cab with a plow.. living the dream off grid.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

WOW you shovelled a 332ft driveway for 5 years?! That’s incredible. The goal is to get some sort of machine to help with the ploughing next year. Depending on what we can afford!

[@chantellej9282]

So I’m almost embarrassed to say that I laughed out loud on this video. The 1st time was when all the snow fell on you. It sucks - I know from experience. It amazes me to see you organizing your tools. Love it!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thanks mom! Hahaha it was pretty funny to watch back

[@billfranklin198]

Good morning Biata I have noticed that you have failed so many trees on your property. I just wondering if you have thought about having someone come out with a portable sawmill and possibly mill you some lumber out of them. I think it would be so cool to build your house out of the lumber that you can get out of the tree’s that you have taken down. I hope you and your family have a great week and can’t wait until the next video is uploaded.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Hi Bill! I feel like this would be really Cool for some finishing work in our home! We can’t mill the wood to stick frame our home because each piece would have to have an engineered stamp. But some of these logs are so cool!

[@AJ-sb8qk]

@Simple Living with Biata Wow I'm really that glad Bill asked that question because I didn't know about the engineering stamp that's required on the wood for the house frame

[@robinmyman]

When you place a ladder for use make sure the angle is not beyond safe limit otherwise it may slide down the wall and injure you…also it may break with anyone’s weight. Use spirit level on sticker to ensure angle is correct. If angle is too sharp you could fall backwards, HTH.

[@stevenpowell9150]

New subscriber so I am watching from the first video. Upmost respect to you guys for taking this on. Looking forward to watching this develop and your off grid journey. All the best from the UK

[@Makete100]

You can't go wrong with Carhartt bibs and jacket. I wear them while snow blowing with just shorts and tee shirt and end up all sweaty but warm.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

That’s awesome! I’ve heard great things. Thank you

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Good morning from Jamaica 🇯🇲. Thanks for another interesting video. Am always waiting for the notification. Your doing such a great job 👍👍

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thanks so much Lloyd! You must be a lot warmer in Jamaica!

[@lloydwilliams8715]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata welcome. Yes it is warmer than where you are. 😌🌞🇯🇲

[@davidscott8400]

Good morning been a long week with out you

[@andruspuusta4230]

You are an amazing women! Your daughter and husband have to be very lucky with You!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much! You’re too kind!

[@davidscott8400]

Next time put a couple of blocks on the studs to hold up on wall then nail

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Would’ve been SO much easier haha

[@oregvas8518]

I love seeing your radiant face!!When I built my farm, I thought I would never get tired. I thought I could handle everything.Now I feel that this is not the case. I just want to say, take care of yourself and ask for help for very difficult things. Unfortunately, over the years, we realize that we are not supermen. Take care of yourself. Think that your child will need you for a long time.(Of course, they told me these things too. And it's nice that I didn't care.) But listen to an old man and take care of yourself!!!!!

[@davisphillips7792]

Cold and snow wear you out so fast. I use a piece of rubber as a flap nailed over all my outside locks to keep the snow off. Great work on the shop!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Great idea! Thank you so much! And yes, the cold and snow aren’t my favourite 🙃

[@chantellej9282]

I know other people that do this as well!

[@rolandpersson]

Hi Biata, have a idea for the bench height, just make a 2 by 2 foot frame off 2x4 with plywood on the top for you to stand on when you need, and when you don't need it, kick it in under the bench. You are doing great, keep up the good work. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Ou great idea! Thank you!

[@wayneday3916]

Another amazing video.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you Wayne!

[@nicolepeppler6475]

You are doing great. Please keep posting. I’ve watched everything since the beginning. I can’t wait for Sundays to watch. Lol, you will need a quad with a blade soon.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much Nicole, I appreciate you watching! I plan on posting throughout the winter!

[@brickykev1]

I love the way you explain everything you do it's great to see a girl doing things like this it will inspire other women out there to do some projects like you I had a young lady work with me as a bricklayer she was good and neat

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much! You’re too kind. That’s awesome, I’ve heard great things about women in the trades. “Neat and really clean work” is what I normally hear :)

[@philsdotart]

Biata, you are a superstar! You are amazing! I really enjoy watching your progress! Greetings again from South Africa!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@williamhawks2372]

Bring your self a heater for you stay warm and get something done and stay warm for you don’t get sick in the cold 🥶 all day

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much! A heater might be nice out there!

[@CfhEmilyLane]

Awesome Biata! I would love a video on how you winterized your trailer 🤍🤍

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

I have less of a vlog, more of an info video from a year ago of what we’ve done! It’s like 16 minutes long do just all the things we do to stay warm! I might do some more Reno’s in the trailer this winter as we wait to work on the next steps of the foundation!

[@CfhEmilyLane]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata I should have know you had one! Sorry for missing it. I’m going to check it out! Thank you!!

[@Readthepeoplef5063]

You go home girl you do what you have to do that’s the best thing in this video. Proud of you keep it up.🎉

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much Carlos!

[@clydegreenwood5673]

Just keep up with the good work

[@larsfredblom9017]

it's always just as exciting and fun to follow you Biata, you're so talented and handy at what you do. and you know the snow shoveling thing very well yourself. a greeting from Sweden again to all of you 🇸🇪🇨🇦

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting all the way from Sweden!

[@10putty]

Great episode! The way you learn is by making mistakes, your doing beyond great.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

So true! thank you so much!

[@saticharlie]

Amazing work, i'm doing the same, i know how hard, but rewarding that can be.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

That’s amazing! Definitely rewarding work.

[@southern207hobbies]

One major addition to the bench a good vise

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Great idea! I feel like all good grandpas always had them on their workbenches haha ☺️.

[@leightonhoward8545]

Good day Biata, you really becomes a construction company buy your self, congratulations to you fine Lady

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha thank you so much!

[@mariahr6583]

You're kicking ass!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much!

[@jeroenvwtiguan5481]

An other great video, I've been waiting all day and I still missed it by 20 minutes😀Your family must be so proud of you. I also noticed your question about a maul. With the amout of logs you have rent or buy an electric or gasoil driven wood chipper. it will save your back in 30 years time

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos 😊! I feel like a gas wood splitter will be such a good investment

[@janetwood9106]

I think you do a wonderful job keep up the good work love watching your adventures

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much!

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

Always enjoy your videos. Your never give up attitude and dedication to your homestead and builds are inspirational. Been watching from day one and always looking forward to the next video.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you Leslie! I always look forward to your comments!

[@gmass7238]

Awesome job young lady ... those Jet sleds are awesome ... I just got one for myself ....Be Safe ....

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

I’m super happy with it! Wish I got one last year to haul wood!

[@josephtirado7748]

Hayy instead of tippy toes build a platform from end to end love your content keep up the great work

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@mgtechnics1854]

Been watching you since the beginning. Amazed at your dedication and hard work. Great progress. Keep the videos coming !

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much for watching and for letting me know that 🙂!

[@timothyconrad2024]

When did she began. I want see the beginning

[@phillipdickinson8557]

Biata that was great enjoyed it considering the snow you got a lot done and I enjoyed it the timing might be a little off but it is a job to work outside in the snow.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thanks Phillip! We got so much snow! It was crazy.

[@lowellgates5652]

A sheet of 1/4" tempered hardboard screwed to the top of the workbench will make a good sacrificial surface that can be replaced if needed!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Great idea! Thank you! I appreciate it

[@이성-h8y]

모든게.긍정적인.사고방식이.성공한다는것을.보여줌.♪♬

[@billyshumate853]

Great video Biata. The shed is looking better with every little thing you do. Take care and have a blessed week and I'll see you on your next video

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much Billy! See you next week!

[@timschmidt9714]

You should insulate the shed

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

I really should! It will likely be a future project :).

[@ram1362]

Great seeing your New Video. ❤looking good on the Shed ❤ hi from Deep South Texas ❤

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ram1362]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata love your videos ❤️ be waiting for your next one ❤️

[@bennym1956]

👍👍 Send some snow to the SE ...still waiting.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha you can have it all!

[@OffGridretreat]

Gm. Hope your cooking turkey today and staying warm

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha thank you! Keeping warm! Luckily the worst of it is over for the next week!

[@johnterry8890]

Hello Biata! You work so hard. You are an impressive young lady. Great job. You are going to be very fulfilled and content once you have completed this project. BTW. You handle making mistakes very well. I would be throwing things. Ha! Seriously, you are learning and gaining great experience. Cool that you are documenting as well. Looking forward to next video. Take care and best wished to you and your family in 2023!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you John! Haha honestly the mistakes are easier to handle when I’m documenting and sharing the experience with everyone! I have thrown something here and there 😂.

[@rickrick7309]

You are awesome lady

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! You’re awesome!

[@sunline24]

You put out some great content this week. A lot of progress was made in tough conditions. I'd have me a 30,000-40,000-50,000BTU LP heater in that workshop pretty fast. I use one in my garage to knock off the chill when I want to do a welding project.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

That’s a great idea! Thank you! Hopefully I can insulate soon too!

[@johnlove5715]

looking good. get you some hooks to hang things from rafters.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Great idea! Thanks John!

[@FredD63]

Biata May I recommend a blind over your shed window to keep unwanted 👀 👀 from checking out what you have inside …. Looking good I was telling you to install the bench leg first but I guess you couldn’t hear me 🤣🤣👊🏼🪚🔨🇺🇸

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Hahaha you’re too funny 😂. I’m sure a few people try to talk to me through the screen 😂. Blinds are a great idea!

[@chptourisme]

Merci beaucoup Biata pour la fabrication de l'établit avec son rangement perforé, je sais maintenant comment faire pour celui de ma maison de campagne ! Bon courage à vous. Amitiés. Christophe. [CORSICA Island - France]

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much for tuning in from France! Thanks for watching!

[@Sw-xd8qt]

So i just got info on the outdoor wood burner,for heating you home an my freind say's he loves it! He has a modular home,with big 3 bay garage an it heats his home,the garage,water..he like you has acess to wood,he did say however it does burn alot of wood but he has the availability...so yes I'd go for it!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Awesome! Thank you so much. And I’ve heard they’re making them way more efficient now

[@Sw-xd8qt]

Your welcome, he's had his fir 2 years,an he also has put on 2 additions on his home...

[@flowerstone]

I saw another video where a person fastened a flap of rubber or canvas above the lock. It kept water off the lock so it wouldn’t freeze. 😊

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@مهند-ق2ظ1ن]

ممتاز جدا وبلد جميل وزاد اعجابي👉👍👍👍👍👍🇸🇦

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much!

[@tommyroach3960]

looking awesome good job love it 😊

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much!

[@bay9876]

Thinking it out to make it easier and safer. Looking good. The cold weather slows down progress and makes it harder to move around in the snow, but it's amazing what you can accomplish. Great way to start the new year by organizing the tool shed.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much! Snow definitely makes things go slower. Apparently easier to split wood on the colder days so I’m excited to try it out!

[@__--JY-Moe--__]

u go girl !! nice work!!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much!

[@davidsmathers5621]

Hey just to let you know that tyvek is the best house rap there is.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Awesome!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you!

[@jimdaly5077]

👍🐝🌞stay safe 🐝

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you Jim!

[@Erkan6897]

👍👍

[@richard_ross.photography]

It’s looking good! 😃 are you going to insulate the shed as well?

[@MrEagle1010]

oh you will get it ,,keep trying

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thanks so much!

[@loucinci3922]

That is a lot of snow to shovel by hand - ugh. Nice table. I think I would have made it 24" deep. Rip the OSB in half and double up the top (thicker). Good job nontheless. Thanks for sharing

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thanks so much Lou! I appreciate it!

[@andrewpinson1268]

I made what I call a mistake and built one of my first work tables wide and being short I had trouble getting things off the peg board. I can see a short two step ladder in your future.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha step ladder is definitely going to be needed!

[@tomchaplin2420]

You need to enstool a small fire place in there.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

That’s the goal! We have one but might not put it in until we insulate

[@jamesmcmyne8661]

Just to cute

[@tomsmith8348]

Getting a little snow out there?Time to think about some kinda snow removal something?

[@robinmyman]

Glad you’ve bought a Biata-proof chainsaw! 😛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Still the same chainsaw and I still hate starting it 😂

[@kevinjohnson4418]

When you finish come on down to ga I need a new shed built lol

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha too funny!

[@CharterRights]

When we built our last house before starting I purchased a used skid steer. Not only did it come in handy for grading but also for lifting materials, as a 2nd hand for holding one end of beams and walls, as a snow plow and transport from the road when material deliveries could not or would not come up the driveway. The monthly payment plan was about $125 which is cheaper than a rental and after we complete the house depreciation was about $1000. It is something you might want to look into.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Wow that’s amazing! That’s a great idea, I didn’t think of a skid steer. I’ve looked into a bunch of different options but not that yet

[@charlessessions7293]

Small advances but everything looks real nice 👍 !! Ur videos go by so fast ⏩😂 Take care and be safe ....... :)

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much Charles! I appreciate it!

[@cthuthu333]

What part of the woods are you in? Looking forward to embarking on this ambition of yours. What kind of team of engineer/architects did you use to design you guys place?

[@punjabseth260]

nice🌼👌

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you!

[@georgesherman5345]

Please be VERY careful when using your chainsaw and other power tools. They can cut very deep, and you're a llloooong ways from help if something happens. I love what you're doing, all alone!! Keep up the good work, Sweetheart!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much! All the safety gear for using my saws

[@richardoakley6460]

I am sure you have discovered with this build experience is something you have half a second after you needed it!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha this is so true! Thanks for this!

[@aarons3203]

Nice work Biata! Have you thought any about getting into chainsaw milling for lumber?

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

That would be so incredible! Trying not to buy anything excessive right now but that would be so cool to mill lumber

[@aarons3203]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata Granberg makes a G777 mill that would work great with your MS290. Then you would just need some milling chain and a solid core bar if you don't have the bar already, and some way to make your first cut to get started in chainsaw milling!

[@Chris-nw6ql]

Great job you think about put heat in your shed ? Before you know it your house will be going up

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Hey Chris! Thank you! We do have a mini wood stove but I think this will be a project for another time. We need to insulate first and I don’t see that happening this year!

[@Chris-nw6ql]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata ok well it takes time and your busy and you want your house done

[@waderue]

you need a tractor with a plow and bucket and all that on it lol

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Agreed lol!

[@phyllismccurdy2984]

Don’t ever extend your body over to the left or right of the ladder. You could easily fall. Trust me you don’t want to fall, even a short distance. 🙋🏻🇨🇦

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

I don’t know if anyone has mentioned it, there is a “slide” inside the chainsaw cover that you have to change for winter use.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Whaaat! I had no clue. I’ll look into that! Thank you!

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

I think all Stihl chainsaws have them.

[@leif-kareeikeland5209]

Hvis saga blir for høy for deg kan du jo sage et hull i benkeplaten så kan du lage en hylle under benken som den kan stå på slik at anlegget som du legger det du skal sage blir i samme høyde som benkeplaten.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Great idea! Thank you for this!

[@anthonyjones2223]

❤️🌹🥰

[@mti2035]

You’re doing a lot by hand I hope you get a tractor soon

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

I hope so too 😬

[@TheOldguy1948]

This may have been mentioned but put up some curtains so the random person checking out your property can't see all your tools. Out of site out of mind

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! Great idea. I’ve been using a sheet of OSB to cover it lol

[@arastoo.202]

🌹🎖️💯💥👌💐

[@mauricebrown9094]

I suppose it is a silly question to ask why your not going to insulate and cover your tools shed on the inside, after all it will be there a while.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

I might end up insulating eventually! I worked out of an uninsulated garage for 4 years when I had a home decor and sign business so I’m kind of just used to it not being warm lol

[@donaldshields2483]

Another nice job and another hard worker you are I was just curious I noticed you had your number your number plate so you couldn’t tell where you were I’m not gonna come rub you with anything I am here in the state of Maine and obviously is arrested where people live so if you don’t mind you can mention to me where you live if you don’t want no that’s OK but you are doing an excellent job so keep up the good work and God bless

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Hi Donald! I’m in Ontario, Canada! I just don’t mention specifics beyond that lol :).

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much!

[@davidscott8400]

Army artic snow gear

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you!

[@Sw-xd8qt]

Time for security...Trail cams,ect..

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

100%! I’m on it!

[@adriancofaru7299]

You are a super woman 👏👏👏👍

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha thank you Adrian!

[@mikelskelley]

Hi, the snow pants keep u warm and dry so who cares, take care, by the way, sorry I meant no offence by my comet about the log splitter,

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

No offence taken! I think a log splitter is a great idea! Thank you so much

[@jagatsandhu5724]

What about insulation

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Stay tuned this Sunday 😁

[@mortenmyhrmoen7592]

🇳🇴👍👍👌

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you!

[@omarlai227]

Sei bellissima fisico stupendo 🥰😍😘❤️

[@adriancofaru7299]

But you don't put insulation!?

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Not yet! Trying to save money where we can for now. But I’m hoping to one day. I think I’ll end up doing a whole wall of shelves and insulate it etc.

[@Naplesfrank154]

Hello Biata, I haven’t doing building work for over twenty years or so but I never knew that you needed Hurricane straps so far north. Here is Florida we have them(guess why) haha. I’m trying to get an Italian cooking channel going on KZbin. My videos aren’t professional at all but if you can, would you please subscribe to help me out? I still have a long way to go. Today I am going to start making sopressata (Italian dried sausage). Thanks for sharing, great video as usual. God bless. ❤️❤️

[@GasikGas]

Где мужик, который должен тебе помогать?

[@СЕРГЕЙПОЧГАНОВ]

Солнце, чтож ты пешком от дороги ходишь?!!! У тебя же хонда полный привод! Накатывай калейку, а так ты просто умница! 👍🌹🌹🌹

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

We got 3’ of snow over 2 days, we couldn’t drive over it haha. I ended up getting it removed though!