This Is Going To Be Huge! Prepping Our Build Site For A Massive Barn Addition

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Greg it isn't cheap it is using your resources to get the most out of them. We have become such a throw-away society, we need to go back to do what are grandparents and great grandparents did. Use it till nothing is left of it or it is worn out.

It's not being cheap, it's being frugal and recycling. Love how you do things.

Scottish heritage in family our motto has been use it up, wear it out, make do or do without! Self reliant, NO debt!!

BARN RAISING CONGRATS!..... REMEMBER BIGGER IS BETTER!............

Frugal is my word, we lived well and vacationed but we’re not extravagant and at times I know our friends were talking. But we retired 5 yrs ago at 59 and still haven’t collected SS, so I guess we get the last laugh as most folks we know are still working. Just keep on doing what you’re doing and the rewards will come. (Just don’t sacrifice ppe day to day)

You guys bring joy to this old veteran. Thank you for making me happy.

All for saving money however if it’s worth doing it’s worth doing right. Especially on a permanent structure. If you don’t want to be repairing it every few years, use the proper materials.

The barn addition project is off to a great start. Take a couple of hours and make a very sturdy work table that you can mount your planer and tablesaw and chop saw to. Make it so you can move it with your tractor and make it with a base that won’t tip over or move when pushing items through the saw. Add on multi plug in points, does not have to be fancy, just practical. Screw down the table saw to the bench. Table saw top should sit at 36 inches, add some hooks for extension cords, air compressor lines to hang on. Use wood for the top as it’s not too slippery. Also make a work platform 4x8 that is skid like that you can pick up with your tractor forks and can work off of at heights. If you’re working by yourself use a ladder to access it after setting at the right height by the tractor. These ideas just make working just so much easier.

I agree with the "being cheap" comment. We live in a society where everything is replaceable instead of reusable. It's "not okay" to not go out and buy new shiny things. People are judged by what they have rather than who they are. I use what I have and I'm proud of it. Do I wish they were nice new shiny things, sure I do but it's not a requirement as a lot of people make it out to be. And it really makes new homesteaders struggle. My chicken coops have all been reused products. A dilapidated shed and now a 1984 30ft camper we started our journey in. My barn is being made from an early 1900's house. The metal I'm using to cover it is coming from a mobile home on the property I'm tearing down. I'm also using what materials I can for the mobile home to fix our house. Nothing wrong with it at all. I live that you use the resources available to you. Id live to save money by milling my own lumber. Its just not available to me. Just think if it like your dozer project. As long as someiis done right it doesn't matter what is used to get it done.

I really like the longer form videos, very happy to see it almost 30 minutes rather than 10-12 minute ones other put out; really let's me see and feel what it's like to live out there. Good job editing Katy

I love when Greg jump with his goats , too cute , they ran and play ❤

Sometimes 'cheap' is bespoke, custom made for the job. It fits better, and you've increased your skill set while simultaneously becoming more off grid... 😁

Greg, you have the most perfect life. You have a perfect partner, you have a idilic lifestyle and you make everything look so much fun. Thanks you both for sharing you life with us all, you make me smile every second of your videos. Phil from the south coast of England

There are three ways of doing things, the hard way, the easy way and Gregs way.

The minute he laid down the string I thought, I would not do that! I love your goats.

Busy as a bee,keep up your good work, enjoyed watching,😊never a dull moment😊🌷🇺🇸

I love your videos. I am especially pleased that you don’t spout religious bs as part of who you are. As a fellow Canadian you make me proud.

So currently here in the UK we have people with all kinds of issues, just don’t watch the News or YouTube channels covering all kinds of rubbish news. So I look forward to your videos each week. I had so much enjoyment watching you both playing with the Goats, what a wonderful life same with your Dogs. The content is always a good mix. Katie know how you feel I too have a cold. See you soon ❤️💙xx

Being frugal is a choice. What do I spend my money on? If I spend it on things I can do/make myself there often isnt money to spend on other things. In my life gardening has taught me this lesson. I could go out and buy bags of potting soil and soil amendments, or I can make compost and leaf mold for free. By making free amendments I can buy quality tools that I will have a very long time. Nothing is truly free and making your own takes some time. But when you have lots of free time and little money its smart to spend time.