Building Our Own House - TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK
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2 жыл бұрынWe are building our own house from scratch in the mountains of North Idaho. We don't have any experience but we have learned a lot along the way!
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@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving 2 жыл бұрын
🔥 WATCH OUR OFF GRID CABIN BUILD FROM THE BEGINNING kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g62WqMqX2uCqep8.html
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Making progress on the build! I love doing this together and taking time out for fun in the snow! ⛄️
@msheidiho2004 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a small guest house in the backyard - for visitors to rent
@jbprospector3638 2 жыл бұрын
The family that works together, plays together. Will stay together ☺️
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
💛
@sidclark3249 2 жыл бұрын
one of the reasons i love your channel is not only because of your building, but because you always seem so happy. Keep Smiling.
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😁 So glad you enjoy them.
@TheDullMansClub 2 жыл бұрын
One of the reasons I love your channel is that you are very inclusive of your kids in the build, you are teaching them some real life values, more than they'd ever learn at school. When they're grown up & ready to leave house, they will have the skills & knowledge to survive
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We love it too!
@messageblack 2 жыл бұрын
Martin please put up a temporary hand rail on your stairs to the apartment. Every time you guys up the stairs with snow and ice. I’m stressed that someone will fall. Something is better than hitting the cold ground.
@MrJapes22 2 жыл бұрын
Best thing is going onto KZfaq and having another video from you guys!
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Yay! That’s such a nice compliment. Thank you!
@wlz6845 2 жыл бұрын
keep smiling
@tehammel 2 жыл бұрын
Love the sledding!!!
@loucinci3922 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like fun! Thanks for sharing
@earlyriser8998 2 жыл бұрын
great video and fun in the snow
@kighombe 2 жыл бұрын
That's a great one seeing you guys outdoors having fun in the snow. It was beautiful
@nickkrashefski7180 2 жыл бұрын
Day 2 looking good. Keep sharing.
@ricardobalazo7431 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys that’s awesome. This will be a challenge
@MrPabco 2 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. Thanks.
@kathyanderson1509 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the snow sliding with the whole family. House lookin 👌 good
@HomesteadingUncontained 2 жыл бұрын
Doing great guys..... we are just about to start our build so it is great to watch you learning on the job....as will we. Looking forward to todays episode.....Ian & Julie
@kennywilliams3780 2 жыл бұрын
Martin and family I enjoy seeing your videos now every day you guys are awesome
@chrystaljane2255 2 жыл бұрын
Watching you all have fun in the snow kept me smiling. Especially with Tux joining in :)
@jamesboris1233 2 жыл бұрын
I glade see you doing more Video
@carmenmariacortesmarin2664 2 жыл бұрын
It was great to see you guys having so much fun in the snow!!!
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
😁
@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545 2 жыл бұрын
Always wonderful 😉
@fsworldfamous7914 2 жыл бұрын
You guys are a fun family love ya all man!
@glbell4024 2 жыл бұрын
I know it is a lot of work for you guys but I could get used to a video everyday. Keep up the great work. Love your channel. God Bless.
@truthwarrior4412 2 жыл бұрын
Marin and Jules you are kicking it!! 👏👍
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😁
@charleendunn5446 2 жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful family ! I love how you all work together toward a common goal. With all the depressing news on tv, watching families like yours is like a breath of fresh air. Keep smiling and may God continue to bless you !
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
So thankful for your comment! 💛
@MrKylebeard 2 жыл бұрын
Push-ups in the snow?! That’s awesome! Love the sledding!
@sharronmiller451 2 жыл бұрын
Love the videos,!,
@KuzweKanfarms 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning you guys!!
@oliverryan7695 2 жыл бұрын
very nice snow 👍🖒
@doyeol 2 жыл бұрын
Vlogmas vibe is the best
@AndyTrucker1985 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning guys!! Hello from Ontario, Canada.. Hope u have a great and productive day
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning! You too! 😁
@IkonicLionProductions 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vlog. 🥰🌹
@karenspeer7378 2 жыл бұрын
Wow!! The house is really quiet with insulation!! You Guys had a Blast Sledding!! God Bless and have a Wonderful Day!! 😀⚘❤
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
😃
@waynedavenport3919 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the sleding awesome family time ❤️❤️❤️
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
😁
@davidmcleod8598 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like your dog had as much fun as you did in the snow🏂
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
True!
@sylhunt8230 2 жыл бұрын
YAY the whole family got into the keep sm:)ing
@lloydcoleman5469 2 жыл бұрын
That was a fun and interesting video to watch. Thanks for sharing! I'm doing those pushups with you everyday only I'm doing them in 5 set increments. Wanna see how long I can keep up that pace without stopping
@indoborneo2384 2 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@two.wandering.souls_ 2 жыл бұрын
Loving the 1 video every day format 👍
@bigerman123 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the daily videos, I love your videos! Hello from Idaho Falls :)
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Hi!
@beatricedavids2791 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your family video today, I laughed with you when you were sleighing...too much fun!!!🤠🤣🤣🤣
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@41546able 2 жыл бұрын
You should build a roof over the steps going up to the living area. This will keep the snow off the steps and keep the snow from falling on them and you from the roof above. .
@PaullaWells 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't been sledding in so many years. Looked like tons of fun!
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
It was! 😁
@MommaOG 2 жыл бұрын
Another viewer also mentioned this, catch the video out with Doug and Stacey about wintering your chickens. And hey you guys are doing a great job on the house🥰🍁🍂🍁
@estellaknox9285 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning from Chicago, two push up's you guys are awesomeness amazing,you guys keep me smiling 😃 😊 🙂 GOD BLESS
@orangiseng6639 2 жыл бұрын
Keluarga bahagia...
@evmm.2070 2 жыл бұрын
well... I like it, probably a lot of work making a video every single day, but kkeep it up thanks for the effort Johnsons
@BacktoRoots-Portugal 2 жыл бұрын
I wish we would have snow here! It's cool that you guys work hard but have fun as well and always smiling, God bless and big hugs from a Portuguese homestead xx
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Where are you located? Ever get snow?
@BacktoRoots-Portugal 2 жыл бұрын
@@juliejohnson9531 No we are in Portalegre district in Portugal, but we do.have snow more north a couple of hours from here, it would be great to have at our door step, it sounds fun, at leats you guys seem to have fun, maybe anywhere you are, 😊🙏
@debraelliott8371 2 жыл бұрын
Your family the bomb!! Love the appt I very missed a couple of vlogs so now I am caught up! Good job 🇺🇸❤✌🇺🇸 loved watching you play in the snow 👋⛄🕊❣🤗 Take care see you next time 🥰😛
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
😁
@joceyquailebotimer5920 2 жыл бұрын
Very creative way to keep the chicken water from freezing! Lol I liked the push-ups! Kiss the snow! I wonder what your dog thought about you all! Lol
@bobjoncas2814 2 жыл бұрын
lookin' good ,keep well
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
💛 hope you have a great day!
@kusriadikusnen3428 2 жыл бұрын
Setter is growin up adult 💪👍 quiete different when he stayed in Jogjakarta, nice👌
@robertweber1543 2 жыл бұрын
You guys are Awesome! Love watching your show and all that you do. Please put a temporary rail on the stairs. I hate to see someone get hurt. Thanks
@garrymccollum3730 2 жыл бұрын
Great family
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@willwipf7030 2 жыл бұрын
Mouse problem? peppermint oil and cotton balls works great, also 40 drops in 32 ounces of water spray bottle,I use it in my car and trucks under hood and sprayed it pretty literally in my house and shop it works great for some reason they don't like it,I'm up to three pushups!
@davesharpe5879 2 жыл бұрын
good afternoon guys from the UK its great to see you all again and all that snow
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave!
@davesharpe5879 2 жыл бұрын
@@juliejohnson9531 hi it was nice to see you all again and to see you all having fun in the snow we all need down time from the stress of everyday life would like to ask when would you be finishing the main house.
@philsmock4943 2 жыл бұрын
The sledding was fun to watch. Nice wipe out Martin. Only 29 more days to go.
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
😂 joining the challenge?
@philsmock4943 2 жыл бұрын
@@juliejohnson9531 Would love to Julie but I'm 70 and everything just hurts. I get down on the floor and I'm not sure I'm going to get back up. But I will enjoy and cheer you and your family on. Martin will be the fun one to watch. I'll be watching.
@davidnix8250 2 жыл бұрын
You could use metal to match your roof to build a cover over the stairs from the ground to the top in preference to modifying the roof.
@mehmet284 2 жыл бұрын
amazing job martin when you start finish inside with wood
@sandravanlankvelt7975 2 жыл бұрын
YOU all have LOT"S of experience NOW. I remember in the beginning when you were totally "green" on building anything. I remember when you said I am learning online and "I HAVE THESE BOOKS" which you held up. That cracked me up and that memory is still with me today LOLOL. But YOU know what??? YOU are not GREEN anymore you are a CRAFTSMAN for sure...I mean Look at what you have ALL accomplished here. I remember the tent's you all roughed it through to live in during a cold winter for sure. Totally amazing and God IS Blessing you all...don't forget his own son at one time was a carpenter with his earthly dad Joseph.
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@lilisundari8827 2 жыл бұрын
That's very good job Mr.Martin
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
😃
@lilisundari8827 2 жыл бұрын
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@tracythorn2918 2 жыл бұрын
I watched yesterday's and this video so I did three pushups. Good thing I'm not binge watching at the end of the month!
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
😂 you’re awesome!
@Lucky_Trucky 2 жыл бұрын
Every time I see it I wonder why those stairs have to be on the outside in a place where there is ice and snow for months? Make a stairwell over it, you won't regret it!
@markallisonmc 2 жыл бұрын
Keep Smiling 🙂 Congratulations on finishing the insulation. On to drywall. Couple tips.. If you are looking for drywall tips . Vancouver Carpenter is excellent Vlog. Also staggering your drywall like you do your plywood sheathing. And leave a 1/2 “ small gap between the floor and bottom of drywall panel is best practice to prevent moisture wicking. Less is more when mudding. How is that for unsolicited advice. Our church has a cultural practice of ARP “advice requires permission” but you usually ask for ideas anyway. Blessings stay warm!
@sweetkellymay 2 жыл бұрын
Great choice, Panasonic bathroom fan.... Handrail on the stairs please..
@raytrujillo4299 2 жыл бұрын
For the rollout insulation mater on direction I’ve always seen it the other way
@brentjodrey5114 2 жыл бұрын
no snow here yet in Nova Scotia
@ishmaelbuhagiar6 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Martin.. nice idea this thing of the December videos. Wholdn't it be nice if you could include the Laid back Living couple for one of this month's videos? Maybe a small joinet effort project all together. They are also making good progress. Keep it up 😉
@tomg721 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoying the daily vlog's. Who is taking the drone footage and what type of drone are you using. The aerial shots really show the beauty of Idaho.
@robertclark2479 2 жыл бұрын
Found your channel a couple months ago. I’ve been binge watching ever since! Great stuff! Throughout your whole build, what has been the most challenging or difficult part? It Can be from choosing a location to build, or a certain part of the process or both. Thanks! Robert From California
@jansmit4628 2 жыл бұрын
Off grid with Doug & Stacy had their last episode about chickens and eggs in wintertime. How to have eggs without causing health issues for the chickens.
@dwighthires3163 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see you take a little time for play. You have so much to do with building, filming and editing. I'm 72 and very active, (friends say neurotically so) but I don't do exercise so this pushup challenge will be tough. I watched the two days at once so three for the first day. No way I will make the 31 without touching my knees to the floor. Thanks for the challenge.
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Me too!
@Faruk651 2 жыл бұрын
Servicing and replacing furnaces must be fun in States. Never seen a furnace in attic up here in Canada.
@georgevangordon9728 2 жыл бұрын
Play time makes for good videos. Can’t work all the time 😁
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
😁
@longwildernesswalks 2 жыл бұрын
I'm loving this 1 video a day. This is actually a LOT of fun! Thank you, guys! I do have a question: What size is your electrical system? How many watts of power does the solar produce on average? During the winter I see you run the generator to 99 + 15 min, but how much are you actually using? I see lights, laptops, cameras, power tools, etc. How much capacity do you have, and have you run out before? Thanks, guys! You are all so inspiring to me and my family. We're just a few years behind ya'll. God bless!
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Great! Joining the challenge?
@terryhenderson424 2 жыл бұрын
Are there thoughts of possibly doing something towards winter gardening under cover some time in the future when the house is done? If so, are they in the "good idea" stage or more formed?
@ed2245 2 жыл бұрын
I am here on day 2. You make it I will watch it
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@donaldmccracken217 2 жыл бұрын
dont forget about an access to get back to the air handler in the attic for servicing
@flyinggyros9745 2 жыл бұрын
Have you thought of extending the roof over the stairway. Rain is one thing. Snow sliding off and on to someone’s head especially if deep could cause an injury. Alan
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, so true. That will be our plan. Just not this season. Thanks!
@roxannabloom1540 2 жыл бұрын
What a fun day you guys had. I'll bet the ladies at Kuz we Kan Farms have great sledding hills. Did you meet them through church or through the KZfaq community? They're awesome ladies.
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
We love them!
@bobbywitcher5042 2 жыл бұрын
Now the hard part dry wall and mud !
@JFSmith-nb8hf 2 жыл бұрын
Lived in the Sierras in the 60's, hate snow. The Devils snow cone.
@louisl.8724 2 жыл бұрын
What about a roof over the staircase to protect from snow/ice/and rain? That way, no one would get hurt from slide off or ice on the stairs.
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea for a future project!
@699hazard 2 жыл бұрын
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
@juliejohnson9531 2 жыл бұрын
Hi!
@gjc9801 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you guys are planning on adding some blown-in insulation above there or some more batts above their running the other direction because R30 in your climate seems to be way under on the R value! I would think you should have a minimum of R 48. Cheers
@donaldmintmier7224 2 жыл бұрын
Please install a temporary hand rail in the outside steps a few 2x4is much cheaper than broken bones
@KeepingItDutch 2 жыл бұрын
My luck it would fall on me every time I walked under it lol
@boneshaker8156 2 жыл бұрын
Quick question; What are your plans for the roof-overhang over the stairs to the apartment?
@donlatimer5114 2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s about time to put a roof over the stairway leading up do the upstairs apartment to eliminate Snow and the icy stairway.
@ComteSt.Germain 2 жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion, It seems like it would be a good idea to put an access door (insulated of course) next to the furnace so that it can be serviced or replaced if needed; without having to remove and refinish sheetrock later down the road.
@paulsalvaterra 2 жыл бұрын
The actual r value is about half of that printed on the insulation, there is a lot of thermal bridging, studs, plates etc,
@wyojim3994 2 жыл бұрын
Y'all should do a plank challenge
@asheppar030 2 жыл бұрын
Push up, snow angels. Now that's different!
@teresabartel7304 2 жыл бұрын
Can you vlog of fun Holiday things in your part of Idaho. Please Teresa in Montana
@CleverFoxIntuition 2 жыл бұрын
Question: Attic ladder for furnace maintenance? It needed to be pulled every 5 or so years. I had the A/C heater air handler in the attic so I created a slide-bolted panel, only opened from the inside to have installed/remove etc.
@davidbarr49 2 жыл бұрын
When you insulate the bathroom ceiling, PUT UP A VAPOR BARRIER. It will save you from a lot of grief later. Actually, I would advise vapor barriers on all your ceilings.
@cindymacisaac7516 2 жыл бұрын
I have to laugh……..I too, measure snow on my car hood! 😊
@paulbujarski8270 2 жыл бұрын
On all my flips I have been doing it for years
@mikecarter8343 2 жыл бұрын
Hi guys Enjoy watching your channel. Your doing a great job. Concerned for your safety! Why don't you attach a 2x4 to the posts on your outside stairs for a temporary railing? I'm surprised that safety Sally hasn't been on you! Mike and Maureen Ontario Canada
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