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[@SgtMantis]

This guy is living my dream. All brand new nice stuff, big house, huge plot of property with trees and water. The guy has nowhere to be but at home managing his property and protecting his family. At least somebody escaped the system. Good on you man👍🏻

[@jamestaylor8860]

I’m impressed. Wow nice set up. Takes too much money for this lifestyle. You really have to be fortunate or have a rich family to be able to live like this.

[@HP-hm3pn]

It really is a little slice of heaven isn't it.

[@oskarprins9715]

One pro tip for your firewood operation. If you build cages on top of pallets and store your firewood in them. You could just pick em up with the forks and take them to your fireplace with the skidsteer. And that would mean less manual labour in the winter when its cold outside.

[@oskarprins9715]

@@dougdow1287 yes that woorks too !

[@cmccoy19]

Urban East Coast guy here, we are not all from soft men, our family traces back to Jamestown, not the original pioneers but close enough in 1619...hoping to break free of this urban environment soon and move somewhere to enjoy a little more freedom. Love your videos Cody, and happy to see a freeman and his family prosper. God Bless.

[@thomashopper3705]

That’s cool about your family

[@booboo3161]

@cmccoy19 "hoping to break free of this urban environment soon" you've literally had like 2 decades of warnings and still not out of the "urban" environment... ya you're weak.

[@nimblejack]

Tough people everywhere. Rediculous

[@mayday3177]

Relax bro, its all in good fun. Where would we be without a little rivalry?

[@jadedjay7861]

Don't worry about it, this mf gets pegged by his Pro-Ho

[@pieceofparadise9338]

Get yourself a Stormy Kromer hat! Made in the upper peninsula of Michigan. They’re fleece lined with a wool outer.

[@jamesosterman4219]

Took the words right out of my mouth! Nothing like a good Stormy to keep the melon warm

[@adambexoutdoors7096]

Warmest hats in the world and America made!

[@skeech]

You should get a large squegee mounted on a pole for the floor. Moves the standing water easily and with that woodstove the floor would dry up fast. Love my woodstove, especially when I can load it up with wood I was able to source for free.

[@mikerayle6103]

That hurt to watch pushing snow and water with a shop broom. I'm glad I wasn't the only one to notice. BUY A SQUEEGEE !!!!!!! Leave it to a Westcoast guy 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@agentsbigassforehead]

or what

[@timreid9556]

they sell them a pool supply stores in my area.

[@agentsbigassforehead]

@@timreid9556 They sell meth too? Asking for a friend.

[@andrewmacleod620]

You just showed me a picture of my dream life. Living out in the wilderness, on a river, heating with wood. Nice equipment to do what needs to be done, a beautiful shop space to store and work on everything. Maybe I'll get there. First I have to convince the Mrs. that this is better than life in suburbia! A few comments: I have this issue in winter in my garage too: dealing with water on the floor when all the vehicles come in covered in snow/slush. I think running a dehumidifier is a good idea, as I've had issues with the excess moisture in the air causing my tools to rust. The problem is a dehumidifier will only work down to about 40°F, so you'd have to keep the place heated at least a little bit. The ultimate solution, and you probably know this too, is to have floor drains and pitch the concrete to them. Then you could even wash stuff in there and get all the slush/salt off with a nice warm water spray. Also looks like you need a slightly bigger wood stove for the size of logs you're putting in there! Hopefully some day I'll achieve my dreams too! God bless from slightly less snowy Michigan.

[@wranglerstar]

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[@brianlebars]

What band chains were you recommending or do you have a link? Thanks in advance!

[@tango165]

I would like to purchase those chains as well, any info would be appreciated.

[@GeoBurdo]

Hey Cody, love that you're always preparing or being prepared for various situations. I take a lot of bits and pieces of information from each of these and apply it to my life. Thank you!

[@kevinflowers1084]

Worst repair I ever did roadside was a new alternator. Simple job, but for an East Coast man I was proud to not have to call a tow. Guess I could’ve avoided it all if I had Dual Alternators.

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

As an East Coast guy living in Idaho, most epic repair ever was in Pa. Charged the battery and set off to the junk yard for an alternator Half way home the battery died and I pulled into a bar parking lot and unplugged their sign and plugged in my charger.. I pulled the alternator in the parking lot and had a fully charged battery and a beer. When there is a will there is a way. Now I buy new cars and drink beer at home. We all men when we choose to be.

[@pennylessplantation]

An inexpensive 20mm ammo can would be good for those chains. Even has a rubber seal to keep moisture out.

[@adam-n-stuff]

I jumped someone at the range the other day with that NOCO jump box you so highly praise. The car wouldn't take a jump from another vehicle and people were telling the guy he needed a tow. But I strolled in with the NOCO jump box and saved the day and got his car started. When the car started, I blurted out "Wranglerstar didn't steer me wrong". A few guys thought that was funny.

[@wranglerstar]

Another Professional homeowner saves the day,

[@josephmaiello7427]

@@wranglerstar when comparing Audew v Noco which would you recommend. I got the audew based on a past video and it has gotten me out of a bind.

[@732brudder]

I've got one and it sat in my truck for 1 entire year without charging and still saved me from getting stranded when my battery and alternator went in one go. They are incredible. Jumped my 5.7 liter truck no problem and still had charge. Definitely a bad habit to leave it that long without a full charge though lol

[@wranglerstar]

I've got the 40, its seems good,

[@bonsukan]

I was patiently waiting for, “Did I ever tell you this had dual alternators?”

[@RussHatfield]

"....and that's you!" jab at the begining, and the line about nothing worse than having another man tow you out in front of your wife had me lol'ing :) as always, I added a few more items to the To Buy/Research list after watching another entertaining and helpful video. -a fellow pro homeower in the great PNW!

[@jonathanfp123]

Snow chain storage idea: does your truck have a spare wheel hung under the chassis? If it does, and the wheel is facing down, could you use it as a sort of trough to store the chains in? Also, when you build your new workshop, have you though about building a slight fall into the floor, towards the door for example, to make water management easier?

[@iSAAConrad]

“It’s amazing what you can do if you have to” pretty much sums up the toughness you described at the beginning. I’m from TN, but at some point all of our ancestors came from somewhere unless you’re 100% Native American. And they were already tough as nails.

[@713TEX]

That whole West coast, East coast man thing, hilarious. 🤣 and nicely said.

[@towhee7472]

The amount of tools, vehicles and toys you own just amazes me. Legendary.

[@insidiousmr.anderson1244]

Woodstove is my favorite item that I purchased for my house. As my grandpa would say they warm you twice 😂

[@piccolosan19]

Reminds me of our New England winters Push shovels 2 stroke snow blowers Ice choppers Rock salt Fill up suvs cars gas cans for heavy storms We use oil for heating 2 back up fireplaces And back up propane for extended emergency

[@troyeager8877]

We got snow and ice coming in tonight. It was 55 today. So I got wood to the front porch, gas tanks full, Christmas lights down, plow mounted on quad runner, shovels and food pantry is always stocked up.

[@Davistro1]

In Sweden, we have the split wood in a wood shed near our wood boiler or wood stove. Easy to pick up when needed.

[@starkhorn2626]

unlike us here in Europe the Americans like to start an engine to get things done. I love this stuff Cody gets up too, so much space to do all this cool stuff

[@gramyhaze8195]

I wouldn’t have my firewood so far away from the shop; why not just stack a cord inside?

[@klayvonisme]

I built a wood shed that will hold 24 loggers cord cut, split, and piled in with a processor. I always gave 3 years of dry firewood. I hated digging it out of the snow! I get 12 cord on one side every three years in rotation. I’m using about 4 log cords per year to heat my home.

[@charlestatem3099]

Enjoyed watching. Hope mama kitty got all warmed up.

[@wranglerstar]

I put her box next to the fire 10 minutes ago,

[@ywsx6489]

She is a fiesty girl. So cute.

[@ECX99]

@@wranglerstar please can you keep the live streams on your channel for those of us watching overseas please ?

[@sean.s7468]

Hey Cody you should look into the decked system for your truck then you could have everything you need in the bed of your truck and still be able to use it like normal plus it would be locked up. Great video as always and I hope we get some of that snow here in Wyoming it seems like this year has been pretty mild.

[@Matthew33138]

He puts a camper in the bed of his truck

[@sean.s7468]

@@Matthew33138 you can take them out pretty easy.

[@warriorson7979]

You should get a tennis court squeegee for drying the shop floor. It's a big squeegee with small wheels and a rubber lip, about 4 ft wide. You can dry that whole floor in about 30 seconds.🤔

[@KennethStacey]

Question for you.... What brand are those chains? Also, do you have the part number as well? They look super heavy duty and will fit my Super Duty just right. Also, my grandfather had an old F100 as his work truck. He had hooks welded to the rear bumper about 1 every foot across. That truck would end up in some super muddy construction sites. He would hang the chains across the rear bumper. They were always there when he needed them.

[@andrewbentley8817]

I'd also like to know what brand those chains are. I didn't see any links in the description. Thanks!

[@WINOtinkery]

Loved the vibes in this video. Very pleasant and informative. Keep ‘em comin.

[@vbyler3119]

When you build your new shop (or do it to your existing) add a lean-to off the back for firewood storage so you're not fighting the snow

[@jameskujala5014]

In the Midwest we call storms “Tuesday”

[@MrHathead2]

Your right about that! If you ask me whether your on the west coast or east coast when they get a little rain or snow they make it seem like the end is come. two words for them Man-up.

[@Messymy]

Lake effect snow on the North Coast.

[@johnphillips770]

Will be installing a wood stove shortly to supplement heat,figured I might as well seeing how I started a fire wood business, might as well enjoy the fruits of my labor, and you aren't kidding about a workout, and people have not a clue how much work goes into processing firewood

[@handsandfeethomestead9116]

Spent the afternoon last snowstorm and pulled 3 vehicles out of the ditch down the road from my home. The very best thing about living in the west is the weather. I am loving all this snow we have been getting lately. God bless.

[@dewboy13]

I have my chains, with cam locks (a must imo) in an ammo box. Works a treat. Keeps them dry and secure until needed.

[@blankspot2263]

Your stories about fixing things on the side of the road, reminded me of the time I had to replace a cylinder head on my ford Bronco after the thermostat got stuck and cracked the head... all on the bank of a lake. Yes I did have to find a used head, at a local wrecking yard, but the clean up and install was all me, by myself. I ended up rebuilding the engine when I got back home... that was tough!!

[@fordson51]

Hey out there, nice to see preparation pay off. Love the road side repair stories about your grandfather. My family has a few of those between all the adventures we have had. Best one is still losing an alternator in the middle of New Hampshire in the dead of winter. We were driving back to MA after a day in the mountain, when the lights all dimmed in the Ford Chateau van we were in. My youngest brother was driving alerted us of the trouble and we quickly found an auto parts store down the road. Once there, my second youngest brother got the alternator and tools from the store while my oldest brother and me were disconnecting the old alternator. We had the new one installed in record time and got home with no further issues. To this day, no one in my family calls that incident a breakdown, because we were never stopped long enough for the engine to cool. Just another day.

[@robs7901]

Hi Cody we run the same type of chains on our fire trucks here in BC and the cams are great. We tie back the extra links with baling wire. we use to take a inner tube and cut through the inner tube and then take the cross link hooks and use them to take up any slack. we now use the bunger cords that are made for snow chains.

[@lizzapaolia959]

Very nice house and workshop. Beautiful scenery as well. God bless you and your family 🙏

[@tango165]

Any info/link on those tire chains would be appreciated. Keep up the great videos Sir!

[@marge3477]

Same!

[@Will7981]

You left out a discount code. One of those would be super nice as well.

[@ryanmarks5178]

Ask your local tire shop if they order from Quality tire chain company and tell them you want the square link alloy tire chains. I happen to work for a distributor for quality chain out of portland Or. for the tire shops and many more places. I didn't put a capitol P in portland for a reason!

[@tango165]

@@ryanmarks5178 Thanks Ryan!

[@markbenedict3279]

I've been driving the big rigs for 48 years, funny about chains I have a T-handle hook for grabbing the inside tire side link so I don't have to lay down on the snow. Plus for my ford F-250 I went to the company shop and cut down a couple truck chains to fit the pickup, and I can drive though the deepest snow. Oh I love your channel it's the greatest.

[@VinnieRed71]

Wow, that's a winter wonderland indeed! I went up to work on my NH mountain log cabin the other day and enjoyed the 9" of snow I found upon arrival but you guys are definitely blessed with the white stuff! Happy New Year!

[@erikjohnson5608]

Ever since you first presented the upside down fire, I have been building it that way at home and it has made a world of a difference!

[@kelbymcclelland4126]

Hey Cody, I agree that a good set of chains are worth their weight. Your last clip with the wood falling out of the stove reminded me of by dad. He started keeping a pair of stick welding gloves around the stove to put put on when adding to the fire or in case a small piece falls out. You can grab it and put it back in without an issue or burning your hands. Wishing you and yours a happy new year

[@Nick-vx3uq]

There's something about a big snow storm that is enjoyable no matter the adversity! Thanks for all the great content and God bless from snowy MN!

[@markbrown6236]

Love the grandfather stories. Happy new year to you and your family.

[@mrj10101]

The thing about wood burning fireplace is it always warms you at least twice

[@Robmancan1987]

I was born in 87 and the only thing I've changed on the side of the road was an alternator. I know that's very ironic on this channel.😂

[@mrtrack54]

1) Skid Loader is badass 2) Love seeing the longer videos. Sometimes those 10-12 minute ones just leave something to be desired. I’ll watch either way, love your content. 3) You need a squeegee for the shop floor 🤣

[@craigcottrell3949]

If you want a comfortable cap that will pull down over your ears try a Stormy Kromer

[@phillyhippie]

1:46 "The least brave, the least hardy remained and that's you!" Followed by don't forget hit the thumbs up! Pure comedy gold 🤣 🥇

[@seeszm]

“Goodness that’s not dangerous” made me laugh.

[@mikeplant9163]

isn't amazing how friendly a cat can be when it wants a fire lit!!!

[@cutterdog655]

God bless you and you and yours. That storm is heading to Texas for a small punch so I’ve been working my JR Pro Homeowner magic and I’ll tell you your teachings and videos are very helpful. Thank you sir.

[@moose3971]

I recall a vacation with my father, borrowed my grandfathers motorhome. Damn gas tank fell off, big, I imagine 100 gallons. My father put that back in with a board, a bottle jack and some of those metal hardware strips with holes in them from a hardware store, I recall being so proud that I could help ( or what I thought was help) at a young age, LOL. He did amazing things, they don't make to many men like that now, some I am sure, but unfortunately there are less and less men these days that can think on their feet and repair things in the field, or repair things at all. I am proud to of learned from him while we was with us. Thank you for allowing me to think of that memory from your story. Much appreciated.

[@aidenbindokas3918]

“Cordwood… This is what freedom looks like. That’s why they want your wood stoves.” I don’t know why but that made me laugh! Love it Cody.

[@nathankoroush7918]

100% correct on everything you said about firewood. Killing it as always.

[@plumbervslife4812]

I love the welcome Master on your cat

[@bobbendt1698]

Had a buddy that had never run chains before and we had to chain up a uhaul to get to his new house and when I showed up as he had one side installed I told him he had to take the one off he just did to turn the chain over. Had the cross link rubbing into the tire. He learned and now chains his trucks up all the time. If you don't know you don't know. We always carry some bailing wire to tie up those floppy loose ends. Happy New Year to you and your family and thanks for showing those not aware how to install chains.

[@neubert500]

Interesting, I believe the eastern men felt the obligation to remain in the east and make sure their extended family survived instead of running to the west where they only had themselves to care for. Different strokes for different folks but I have never felt bad helping family.

[@kevinkant6817]

What state is this?

[@cyanidechrist]

New Jersey

[@Poopoo-wt3sb]

The jacket looks ideal for me. What type/model is it? I was on the web site and didn’t track it down

[@Gadgetstoolbox]

Amen on the fire wood benefits. Taught my girls the same lessons along with a work ethic to go with it. Don't need a gym membership either.;)

[@rmh1165]

Hey Cody, that’s a great idea for a safe way to store your chains. I work in custom precision sheet metal fabrication, primarily in the CNC forming department. If you come up with a design, I’d love to fully fabricate it for you.

[@PXCarrasco]

Cody you actually made me laugh with your comment of the "less than hardy folks stayed back east and that's YOU", directed to the criticism. Perfect! How dare they use the Lord's name in vain referring to your homestead as a God Forsaken place. I'm seeing a God blesssed land! Keep doing exactly what you do Sir! Love it!

[@AllaroundNbackagain]

It was -41 Celsius here. Glad to have a wood stove, lots of wood and a storage room.

[@cjacob9875]

I am a Mayflower & Jamestown family. We are hardworking, long living, hardy family!

[@KalashDUDE]

My family moved west to the USA from Germany and stayed in NYC until I moved west. Guess I'm just the brave of the brave! LOL

[@carlinshowalter1806]

Remember when Ford had the little box built in the bottom of the bedside back in the seventies that had the door to the storage compartment? Was great for storing tools etc.

[@coryholman2729]

Hey Cody! Where did you get your tire chains from? Been trying to find a set for my super duty but haven't pulled the trigger yet because I've been suspicious of the quality. The set you purchased looked very high quality

[@thorzyan]

The setup for that quick shot at 430 was amazing. I really appreciate your cinematography skills brother.

[@tcswag801]

Lol the cat taking pot shots at ya while stacking .

[@bentonleach6730]

It noticeable how much you enjoy preparing

[@treyhart6861]

My old 1971 Ford F250 had a storage compartment from the factory. It was in the dead space under the bed, just ahead of the rear wheel.. It was great for storing straps and chains.... and of course, extra oil for that 390 under the hood! Ive actually thought about the possibility of finding, or making storage box running boards for such items. They could reach under the cab, all the way to the frame to allow for some pretty good storage, and a lot of trucks already have running boards, so it would not look out of place.

[@lanceb.landis9585]

Told my brother that years ago when he asked why the firewood, I can work OT for propane, or the kids and I can spend a day cutting wood.

[@EastCoastMan603]

Urban east coast man does not speak for all east coast man. He is a weak man, he is a fallen man. In the Hudson valley growing up I would get so giddy with excitement knowing a big storm was coming. Shoveling, plow rides, anything. Still feel that way at 30.

[@jonniessink1]

Your gran dads idea is awesome. To bad ford or any other manufacturer doesn't do that idea. Kinda like the old 70's ish Ford trucks with the camper special i believe it is, they had a little door in the bed side b/w the tire and cab that you could use as a little chain/ storage box.

[@chrism2042]

Cody is funny bashing the Ram trucks! I guess a Ford is fine if all you tow is a skid steer on a dump trailer. Few years ago when we had 28" snow, a friend with a Ford F250 4x4 called me, asked if I would take some round bales of hay out to his cows on another piece of property 15 miles away because he tried and couldn't make it with his Ford. After 4 trips hauling round bales to his cows with my Dodge 2500, cummins 4x4, he tried to buy my truck.

[@L2FlyMN]

To clean the garage floor in the winter, I use snow for sweeping compound. soaks up the slop, & use a squeegee, if the slop is to much.

[@jeepster1016]

I’m a Eastcoast man but that looks awesome. Beautiful scenery. With love from North Florida 72°

[@graftedbranchhomestead]

Southwest desert man here and holy cow that's allot of snow. People my whole life have mocked me saying I like to live and do things the hard way, lol.... well I do enjoy hard work :)

[@aeric_]

boy am i jealous. all we got on the east coast is a bunch of rain. Love the snow!

[@richardeheander9811]

Every dad when the snow starts falling… Dad mode engaged

[@Chiefbuzzbee]

We are just now getting in to our snow weather……love it ! ☃️

[@duckworthatvandmxadventure6601]

I have a nice woodstove that my grandfather used and doing firewood keeps you young

[@marksweet4077]

I live in South Florida. I haven’t had the heat on in the house in years

[@JasonWh]

We LOVE people who live out west because (A) they stay the hell out of Texas and keep their idiocy far away and (B) someone has to deal with major snow and it sure as hell isn't going to be us. So keep it up my friend.

[@mrssamwinchester100]

Wow! Such KNOWLEDGE! THANK you!

[@JohnSmith-uj7ei]

Utah man here, gotta say I’m mighty jealous of all that snow. Lookin good!

[@jasonparadis6725]

As a rural East Coast man from central Maine, I was glad to hear you revise your comment. Even us East Coast men get fed up with the urban east coast guys. Love the videos! I hope someday to be a professional homeowner as well.

[@michaelcharette6961]

Great! More “us & them”. What the hell is the matter with you people?

[@jasonparadis6725]

Hey Mike. I’m certainly sorry that you feel as though this video and/or my comment were fomenting hatred amongst people. My comment about urban east coasters was meant in jest, as I’m sure the original content producers were. Perhaps you should take some time and reflect back upon yourself. Ask yourself why you look for a reason to be upset. Ask yourself if, instead of looking for reasons to be angry, you looked for reasons to be happy, how much better would your life be. I will also offer one firm and steadfast piece of advice, if a video on KZbin, or it’s harmless comments bother you, don’t look at them.

[@michaelcharette6961]

@@jasonparadis6725 “a reason to be upset”? “a reason to be angry”? Are you even aware of what happened one year ago tomorrow?

[@charlesahon]

The truest statement I have ever heard. It is amazing what you can accomplish when you have to.

[@herberto67]

Man, i sure dig the way you talk about your grandad, it shows so much love and respect. That's the way! Have a great year! All the best from Portugal!

[@MillerLivestockCanada]

HOOEY is a brand that makes hats like that. Fits better for larger heads.

[@samrice1015]

i love that i keep seeing more fjallraven stuff being rocked by people instead of north face etc. i was a huge north face guy for the longest time but in recent years its been more about fashion than anything. i have a fjallraven greenland jacket and it is so warm and fits me much better than any other north face winter jacket ive had and ive had quite a few of them. i treated it with their wax that they sell. sure its expensive but its worth every penny and i get compliments all the time on it. my heritage is norwegian and swedish so i get the fizz from that as well.

[@contemporaryprimitiveman3469]

Midwest homeowner here. I must not be a professional. My loader tractor won’t be ready until I get the new front tires mounted and it’s already snowing. At least it’s inside and I can do the work myself.

[@nealb3298]

How are the studs in the tracks working out. Are they marking the pavement up?

[@theruralrenegade8911]

The you description of east coast men vs west coast men as different species cracks me up🤣 proud westerner from Northern Alberta here, love the videos, keep it up and God bless.

[@heimirpallbirgisson9902]

The best thing I did for my semi truck was putting a pipe from the exhaust in a spiral underneath a false bottom in the snow chain and tie down box, the chains are always dry and not frozen also less rust forming on them if there is a long time of no use. Just a tip from Iceland, sorry for grammar errors

[@audiohazard1203nut]

Thanks for showing the the way you start your fires.

[@Oddjob2796]

If I missed it I apologize, but have you talked about the fan you have on your shops wood stove? That looks incredibly efficient and I’d love to know where to find one

[@Ragnar-V]

What an incredible life brother. It’s awesome to see when a man puts in the work and reaps the rewards. Awesome 🙏🏼

[@ozarkmountaintravels]

Cody giving the east coast a hard time is always my favorite lol 😂

[@garymorris7165]

East Coast Electrician here. I work outside all year. Love your videos.

[@normanwallace5841]

Hi from Scotland