2 YEAR TIMELAPSE: Young Couple Builds OFF-GRID Home (start to finish)

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A husband and wife team spent 2 years building their dream off-grid property from bare land in North Idaho. ENTIRE BUILD SERIES: • Shopping For Off-Grid ...
We're a husband and wife team who bought 20 acres of bare off-grid land in North Idaho. Follow along as we turn a pole barn into our dream shop with an upstairs apartment!
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00:00 Starting our off-grid property
00:42 Framing the building
02:31 Adding An Upstairs
05:56 Battling Winter
09:19 We Need A Bathroom
12:01 Our WORST Idea Ever?!
16:22 Dream Kitchen
20:07 A Crushing Defeat
21:10 Building A Road
24:46 Massive Deck
28:34 The Staircase That Didn't Fit...
30:21 It Wasn't Big Enough

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@AmbitionStrikes 4 ай бұрын

This entire build was possible because of YOU! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping make our dreams a reality. ❤️ *ENTIRE BUILD SERIES:* kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r81jd5CVzMeomY0.html

@thebigv8644 4 ай бұрын

Was there a reason for skim coating the ceiling in the apartment vs just mud tape prime then paint?

@clintegbert3405 4 ай бұрын

And you 2 did all that work on portable power supply!! That's amazing!!

@larryorr3571 4 ай бұрын

You Guy's are awesome ,, Thanks for All Your Videos 😂😂 Thank for all you Teach us 😂😂😂😂

@erberIsSillyhawk 4 ай бұрын

i like yall n whatnot, but mid 30's isn't really a young couple. but haha yeah you're doing good in my dad's old neck of the woods. RIP

@cc6861 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on an Epic Chapter One (356 days) and Chapter Two (an additional 356 days) you both have created an adventure that has me crying thinking about all the things you have tried and accomplished!!! Way to go! High Five 👋🏼 What a team! Now with the extra team member a lot more laughter and fun will be added to the tough work schedule but I for one am looking forward to the next 100 episodes! Happy New Year 2024 ❤. ✌🏽🌠

@neriksso 4 ай бұрын

Mad respects to you guys! Producing high-quality YT content while progressing in high speed on multiple projects at the same time! It’s easy to underestimate the work that goes into filming, moving stands, having full batteries, memory cards and editing while planning and executing these projects. Hope you all have a nice New Years! Looking forward to 2024! 🥳

@TK0_23_ 4 ай бұрын

Ditto. Quite impressive.

@josiahjalowiec4203 2 ай бұрын

And the dude is happy and smiling the entire time lol what a chipper fella

@jrich8112 4 ай бұрын

2 random strangers that I am completely proud of and happy for 😊. I've enjoyed seeing ALL this over the years.

@elitoro3193 4 ай бұрын

The shear number of different skills you guys have mastered is truly impressive.

@hillbilly8391 4 ай бұрын

Dear Courtney, Riley, and Oliver: All blessings for a wonderful New Year. Thank you for a wonderful 2023 watching you guys grow (in more ways than one!) and building your dream homestead. Like your thousands of subscribers, I am awaiting this year's adventures. All the best from here in the Caribbean.

@AmbitionStrikes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Were wishing you a very happy New Year as well!

@MrSteveCasper 4 ай бұрын

The last 2 years have not only been exciting to watch but very rewarding. I absolutely love watching y'all achieve your dreams every Sunday and can not wait to see what the next 2 years brings. I don't think y'all have no idea how uplifting and inspiring this channel really is.

@ducatijohn-1422 4 ай бұрын

It’s interesting how one project helped build the next. The military truck seems to be the real start of the mountain adventure. Adding the dump feature was genius.

@AmbitionStrikes 4 ай бұрын

There is no way we could have done most of these projects without the army truck. It was a scary purchase at the time and a long drive to get it here, but so worth it!

@codysoyland 4 ай бұрын

After spending a few evenings on a single drywall patch, I seriously have no idea how y'all did all this in just two years!

@ahorseman4ever1 4 ай бұрын

We remember watching everyone of those videos! The amazing part that most people probably won't recognize is that you videoed every step and that takes so much longer. Yet you still accomplished so much in a short amount of time and had a baby too! Wow! We just love you guys! Happy new year!

@MichelleLHiga 4 ай бұрын

Wow! So amazing to see all of that in a flash!! I know that was 2 long years of hard labor. Super proud of you two!! You have accomplished so much together…I hope you’re enjoying all the fruits of your labor!! Great job on the compilation, Courtney!! What a great gift for Oliver and any future kiddos. Can’t wait to see what you two have planned for 2024!! Happy New Year!🎉

@rattlesnakebbq 4 ай бұрын

Wow!!! I've watched you guys from the beginning...but seeing what you have accomplished in the 2 years in a 33 minute video is AMAZING!!!! When watching every week...you just don't realize how much you have accomplished...GREAT JOB GUYS!!!👍 👍 👍 Hope 2024 brings all things good to you and family!!!! Happy New Year!

@howardcrane5902 4 ай бұрын

It’s easy to laud you both for your skill sets, work ethic, creativity, etc. What really comes through to me is your Joie De Vivre that shines like a golden sun in all your videos. I’m sure there were tears and frustrations along the way. That’s life. But you both glow with love that’s brings me back week after week. I look forward to you sharing your journey with us voyeurs out in the world of internet!

@brandons9398 4 ай бұрын

It’s really hard to believe until you see it all put together, how much the two of you have accomplished with very little help. Especially considering the time frame. I know you guys have had some help that you greatly appreciated. But by and large it was the two of you. Way to go guys. You are a true success story, and especially with baby Oliver.😊

@suzannekrause9601 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year’s to two of the most industrious and creative people I know. I can attest to the fact that you come from good stock and you found each other in college where you were able to start a business tricking out Rubicon’s for rock crawling. You have honed your skill with power tools, large equipment and ingenuity. You have brought nearly a half a million subscribers along for the ride. Rather than a photo album you are leaving your family a library of videos showing how to be independent and self reliant in a world that is increasingly not self-reliant. Kudos for a job well done. The editing in this video is amazing and must have taken a hundred hours to assemble. You have made all of us proud. Love ya! ❤️❤️❤️

@johnjr3870 4 ай бұрын

You 2 have done an amazing job. On the road to 500K, was hoping by the 1st of the year.

@SmithyScotland 4 ай бұрын

Not sure whats more epic - building the building or compressing 2 years worth of videos in to 33 minutes.

@johnwatson7705 4 ай бұрын

Your channel has become our favourite channel. You are both so talented and resourceful. I wish your videos were longer or more frequent. We are amazed at what you have achieved.😊

@MJ-ge6jz 4 ай бұрын

Excellent review of a back busting a$$ kicking job. It does show what just two people can do with enough time, resources, and some handy heavy equpment to get you over those jobs that could break your back. All an all a great achievement. If anyone is interested in doing this DON'T WAIT ! Time flies way to fast and before you know it 20 years have gone by. Take Action Now.

@president2 4 ай бұрын

Every child of earth should memorize this example of what they can achieve and join you in blessing this world into a Garden of Eden all reaching extraordinary achievements! Love you guys ❣️

@sherimiklia4987 4 ай бұрын

That was the most enjoyable video I have ever watched on KZfaq. Riley and Courtney, you two have phenomenal skills! My favorite KZfaqrs. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us! It's much appreciated! ❤. Following from Oregon.

@lambobuilder 4 ай бұрын

Loved the recap. You have to be so proud of everything that you have accomplished. I know you are both swelling with pride. Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing your next project. May 2024 be best year ever.

@burtmacklin6443 Ай бұрын

You guys embody one of my favorite sayings. "How do you eat and elephant? One bite at a time." If you were to look at the end goal, it would seem like an impossible task. You start small and bit by bit you get closer to your goals. You started in a truck camper? Then created a post beam garage for it. Then built a loft apartment in it. A road to it. A shop below your apartment. A solar array. Most recently a covered container storage.

@norcoredneck 4 ай бұрын

What a transformation from raw land. Not just built but built with quality and love.

@kingrafa3938 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year guys and to everyone wherever you are in the world!

@troyclawson5677 4 ай бұрын

What an awsom channel, just proves that a husband and wife can do anything if you work together,hope and pray that the new year come with health,wealth, spirital enhancement Happy NEW YEAR!

@steffaniepickering596 4 ай бұрын

U both r amazing, can't wait to see what's coming in 2024 🎉

@billyduffany3387 4 ай бұрын

You two make a really good team. There is not much you can't do. You guys will probably adding another room for when Oliver gets bigger.

@psiked 4 ай бұрын

Can’t believe it’s been two years, love the inspiration you’ve given a lot on here. Here’s to 2024 and all the fun you’ll have with Oliver 😊

@ElijahPerrin80 4 ай бұрын

Timelapse are supposed to be the easy work thrown together over wine and a half nap but you went all out and made a wonderful video, thank you and I hope you three plus family had a wonderful Christmas and enjoy bringing in the new year. Have fun and see you all again soon.

@harlanmclain1719 4 ай бұрын

Thats what partners do & you both are very blessed to have found each other in life. god bless you both

@debmadden4157 4 ай бұрын

C&R. I'm very thankful to the Vanwives for introducing your channel to me. This video is beyond phenomenal. Looking forward to watching your adventures in years to come. Your smile, happiness & vibes radiate through the screen. ❤ from me in Bend, Or.

@user-vi7nc9je5i 4 ай бұрын

Yes I agree, van wives also brought me. Your amazing

@mikelskelley 4 ай бұрын

Wishing everyone a happy new year

@dalefischer9669 4 ай бұрын

Great job hope you have the best 2024🎉

@larrymiller4 4 ай бұрын

I will have to slow this down to 25%! Courtney, you are a trooper -- Riley could not have done all this without you, and i bet you learned some new skills. Also, love the bangs! Riley, your capacity for work and accomplishing such a volume of such varied tasks is truly staggering. I thought I knew how to work, but man! Youre a beast! You are now my go-to channel. Thanks!

@Indigo_1138 4 ай бұрын

Really cool to watch all of that in one video

@kevinmiller9603 4 ай бұрын

I started watching you when you guys were looking for your property. And now I look forward to seeing you each week. To see your progress. You are great. Good luck as you go forward. Have fun. Kevin

@jimmime 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic job! I watched most of it since the start, you two, now three are just FANTASTIC!

@jwright650 4 ай бұрын

I remember seeing most, if not all of those videos and projects. Good job team Courtney and Riley. Edit: and Oliver

@charliebullio463 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year. Looking forward to 2024, may you be blessed.

@LPmitKev 4 ай бұрын

That progress is amazing! Happy new year to you and i hope you will keep up posting this great videos🎉 road to 1 Million

@BobBohner4851 4 ай бұрын

Love the timeliest and comments. Saw them ALL

@carolewarner101 4 ай бұрын

I literally can NOT believe what you two have accomplished on your homestead...and in such a short time. It's truly staggering!!! And you didn't even include your whole solar system set up or the new covered barn you just completed or your shallow well in this video...not to mention creating a beautiful baby boy together! You're an extraordinary couple and amazing team. Congratulations you two.

@R3alityBites 4 ай бұрын

Ok just to say Courtney, Riley, and Oliver you all are amazing me and the family look forward to these videos i bought a smart tv just to watch you on the big screen so thanks again best of luck for the future 2024 is gunna be good for us all XXX

@charlesheinlein1923 4 ай бұрын

Congrats on what you have accomplished in a short time. Look forward to your videos Anything new on the water situation. . Wishing the three of you all the best in 2024. Can't wait for the next video next year. Stay safe and healthy

@patrickretsel7048 4 ай бұрын

I loved watching all of these videos when the came out and I love seeing you blast through all of it again…😎

4 ай бұрын

My kids (boy 7 and girl 4) enjoy watching your videos from Atlanta Georgia. We’ve been watching since one of your bulldozer videos turned us on to your channel.

@MrLandphill 4 ай бұрын

You guys rock, thanks for sharing your journey with us.

@davidward1259 4 ай бұрын

I first started watching your channel about the time you started the truck camper build. You two have come so far and now are raising a family in the American paradise on your own terms! I love every video you have posted and this compilation shows just how much work has gone into your Idaho property so far! I look forward to more great projects and videos in 2024...

@Jeff-jg7jh 4 ай бұрын

All that work and at one point Courtney said, this has been the best year of my life.

@sherryhargrove 2 ай бұрын

It's such a blessing to see so many young couples building homes out in the woods .... Love watching your video ... Great Job! God Bless Ya!

@Restomaniac 3 ай бұрын

It has been a wonderful home, with all its processes cleverly designed and full of knowledge, courage, talent, patience and love. I wish you to live very happily in it. By the way, I liken the gentleman to Sebastian Vettel 😊

@CreativeXpression 4 ай бұрын

Love all of your life moments you have shared... been along with you for this journey...

@AmbitionStrikes 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for cheering us on along the way!

@mlarsen5206 4 ай бұрын

You guys are a real inspiration!! I'm in the middle of finishing the interior of my house and am discouraged at times as to how long it is taking me to make progress. Seeing how much progress you two have made one step at a time helps me with a better perspective! Thanks!

@rondriggers2755 4 ай бұрын

Love watching y'all build your life. Truly amazing. Happy New Year.

@HomeBrewingTV 4 ай бұрын

I’m exhausted watching all of that progress in such a short time frame. It was far more pleasurable one week at a time 😂. Looking forward to what’s next!

@getlostinit3D 3 ай бұрын

Yall are truly amazing humans. Busy building your dreams and not others. To think making these videos pays for all of this...

@bobjohnson1710 4 ай бұрын

I hope the snow is starting to pile up in Idaho! I really want to see some snow blowing with the army truck. Wait until you have at least a couple of feet of snow before you start so it'll be a true test! Happy New Year!

@francisdelaney2228 4 ай бұрын

Awesome timelapse video, hoping y'all enjoying this holiday (break?) & I betcha you have some great plans for us all to watch for 2024!!

@Bingo-Finance 4 ай бұрын

Power of LOVE..... Well done lovely couple.

@sharonoconnor1076 4 ай бұрын

All the feels all of your accomplishments all over again ❤ You guys are a true inspiration! May your New Year be filled with Love and Happiness. Can't wait for what is to come

@zinnsand21 3 ай бұрын

Watching this video in Fast Forward mode not only allows for a very dramatic transformation of your property but showcases your guys incredible skill set. Both equally impressive.. Thanks for the ride..

@user-xk1gt9cg8v 4 ай бұрын

Happy, prosperous new year Riley, Courtney and Oliver. While this video hits the build highlights, there is SO MUCH MORE that you guys have done to build your magnificent home. I love your videos.

@joeszeto8859 3 ай бұрын

I'm sure it's been said by others but I'll repeat it anyways. What I see, beyond the ridiculous amount of accomplishment in the making of this absolutely wonderful home, is how lucky you both are to have each other to share the experience with. All the ups and the downs, the laugters and the tears. That, IMHO, is what's most precious and truly priceless. So a huge CONGRATS to you both for a job freaking well done, and for not killing each other (lol)!! Can't wait to see what's next!!!

@jimjackson9381 4 ай бұрын

I can’t think of any two people that are made for each other more than the two of you, watching you to work together, is like watching one person it’s like you’re in sync with each other you know what the other ones thinking before they even ask. I hope the new year is as prosperous as this year was for the two of you and I hope you have a safe and healthy new year ahead, there’s not too many people that have what you got, and I don’t mean your possessions. Keep the videos coming. Most of us can’t wait until a new one comes out. Love you guys and may God bless you both. Jim

@inekelassooij840 4 ай бұрын

Geweldig om te zien hoe jullie het samen doen prachtig gedaan 🎉 Wij wensen jullie een prachtig nieuwjaar met veel plezier en gezondheid 💝 Groetjes uit Holland 👋🏼🇳🇱

@roybodien6927 4 ай бұрын

Amazing ! Great job you both.👏👏

@paul-bo5dm 4 ай бұрын

How awesome you guys can come a long ways I’ve been with you since the beginning of this whole thing I believe it really looks good. I just recently bought my tiny home and I’m doing some remodeling on the inside slowly but surely I’m even thinking about building my own cabinets, I’m going out with the open concept of the upper cabinets which means open shelf no doors and I really like that idea but yeah, you guys have come along ways in such a short amount of time. I look forward to seeing with his next years going to take you, keep up the good work you’re an inspiration to me as well

@MO-wv5qh 4 ай бұрын

What an awesome video!! Thanks for bringing us along for the last 2 years. We always look forward to see what you have been up to. You feel like family to us!! Happy New Year!!🎉🎉

@mattzembower2042 4 ай бұрын

Great job, best wishes for your continued success !

@Teetles_807 4 ай бұрын

Your skills in producing this video shine. Amazing compilation.

@davidporter2374 4 ай бұрын

You 2 kids have done a terriffic job creating your dream home and shop. I wish I had been able to accomplish such a wonderful place. I have been along with you since just an you started the construction of the house/shop and I have felt like I have been right there with you. For me to attempt such a feat is not even possible at my age but you have made me feel like I was right there helping. I especially enjoyed the heavy equipment sections mainly because I am a retired HD mechanic and I also dabbled in design and fabrication of some equipment attachments. Please continue your escapades, I will continue watching and "helping".

@theburtseoni 4 ай бұрын

I am really proud of you guys! It really starts to sink in how much work you two have accomplished in 2 years when you see the sped up timeline video. And then that really special bonus- little Oliver! You guys are one very special family! Looking forward to more of your high quality videos this coming year!

@jimwoidyla5139 4 ай бұрын

WOW! It’s been a whole year, I must of started watching from the moment you guys first bought the property because I remember watching every single video of every single project! Here’s too many more years of projects!

@stevecam724 4 ай бұрын

22:00 this is where I started watching your channel, you are both a credit to the strength of your pioneering ancestors, well done 👍👍

@user-br3ll4mb6e 4 ай бұрын

I didn't find your channel until August this year - it is still 2023 as I type! - and I can't tell you how much I've been enjoying your films, but of course I haven't been here from the the start so this has delivered the back story. THANK YOU! Happy 2024!!

@user-vg5yr9mq2g 3 ай бұрын

It's both put a smile on my face. It's so beautiful to say young people do this together. You guys are so talented And I love your smiles A beautiful way to build a home wishing you all the best

@tiny9614 4 ай бұрын

It’s amazing how far we all have grown with you 3. Thanks for sharing your lives with us 🎉 Happy New Year ❤

@patrickmecham9592 4 ай бұрын

Such an awesome experience, zooming through the last 2 years! I have such admiration for the two of you!

@terrancevangemert7508 4 ай бұрын

LOve this video of the TIME line of how you got things done.. It was not instant and you did it yourself. BRAVO!

@siso3956 3 ай бұрын

Thanks to people like you, this is enriching, because out of nowhere. You have done a great job with your house, warehouse, garage, porch, etc. May God Bless you, for future projects 🙏 🎉 Best regards from SPAIN 🇪🇦 to America 🇺🇲.

@BrittCHelmsSr 3 ай бұрын

I'm exhausted after watching that video. You guys have accomplished so much....TOGETHER!

@roniniowa1661 4 ай бұрын

I've watched the weekly videos from the beginning, but must say, I enjoyed this all in one as well.

@Ski098 3 ай бұрын

Even though I have already watched all of this content it's amazing to see it again. And this doesn't even cover 1/2 what y'all have accomplished in the last few years. Amazing!

@Goku69762 4 ай бұрын

Subscribing to you guys was one of the best decisions i ever made

@intrepidzephyr 4 ай бұрын

Music picks are AWESOME! So proud of you guys, I feel like I’ve been living this with you and am BEAMING. Must feel an awesome sense of accomplishment to have the this beautiful home today. Happy New Year

@ralphkearns7600 4 ай бұрын

My apologies for not listening to the music, but I would have liked to hear 'after the fact, voice over comments'!!! What would the two have said????

@billlandon2160 4 ай бұрын

Amazing compilation! Cheers to the New Year’s! It’s amazing how you both overcome any adversity with such a positive attitude - such an awesome example of triumphant spirit !!

@user-rn6yb8bv5f 4 ай бұрын

By chance, I saw a clip of you at the beginning of building the workshop, and since then I have been a good follower of you. I even smile when I see that there is a new video that has just been uploaded to KZfaq. It is a nice feeling to watch the progress that has occurred, your friend Ali from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.🇸🇦

@DW-1969 4 ай бұрын

Great job guys, so happy to see you build it with your own blood, sweat, and tears. Can't wait to see what you do next!

@tranquilitybase6417 4 ай бұрын

So proud of you two! I just left my property (we’re neighbors) - and can’t wait to get back up there to do more projects this Spring!!! God Bless - can’t wait to see what you come up with over the next two years!

@timothywalker6320 4 ай бұрын

You two are unbelievable what you have accomplished for yourselves. congratulations. Everything you have done is beautiful, especially Oliver

@davidgekler 4 ай бұрын

Courtney, you did an amazing job editing two years of footage together. I work in the biz and know how hard it is to comb through all those drives and knitting together something that makes sense. Sure helps that you are both so ambitious...ha

@scottnewcomb81 4 ай бұрын

Been watching for a couple of years now absolutely amazed by you two...

@bobhale8325 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful recap of all you two have done in such a short period of time. I keep saying it, you two are amazing in how you share the load on all the jobs you tackle. Riley-Courtney, you are pretty much equals in job sharing. LOVE IT!

@jessesaenz1021 4 ай бұрын

This is the Good Life!!! May you 3 have a Great and wonderful 2024....with lots of smiles

@johnaddis1022 4 ай бұрын

What a great finale to the end of 2023, May 2024 be just as great if not greater! Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Pride! Happy New Year! John Toccoa GA

@michaelcameron8904 4 ай бұрын

I have watched your channel since you started and all i can say is wow. We also live totally off grid. Have done for 17 years. Wouldn’t have it any other way. Bravo from Victoria Australia.

@ecclesmilligan8712 4 ай бұрын

That's a hell of a lot of work in two years and that's without all the roadworks and mechanical repairs you had to do along the way. Props to the pair of you.

@willigrant 4 ай бұрын

I am so proud to have watched it all from the beginning

@danielharsh7698 4 ай бұрын

I have been with you for the whole time. I have watched you learn and grow. Thank you for the journey.

@markmitchell457 4 ай бұрын

I watched every video as you released it, and was impressed. Seeing the build at high speed is incredible. You pretty much covered most of the building trades, including design. Seeing the two of you build that building in the little time it took is magic. Considering the video work, working with vendors, and all the behind the scenes work, plus having a baby is beyond description. Happy New Year special people!