Extra counter top would be perfect in the “laundry” shed just a thought since that’s where you fold and sort

Put a clothes line in garage and hang them to dry like the old days before dryers😁

Hey guys, another tip on countertops, I know it’s a little late now but you didn’t ask me before or I could have saved you some time and frustration, lol 😂. There is typically a build up strip added on site around the perimeter of the cabinet layout and it allows the countertop to sit at the correct height so it’s not sitting on top of the drawers and it strengthens the whole assembly. I usually used scrap plywood or left over 1x4” materials that are laying around. I cut strips of that down to 1”x 2 1/2” and run that flush on the front and sides of the complete cabinet layout and the back one sits against the wall. Brad nail those into the top of the cabinet boxes and into the face frames along the front. Then cut a 1”x4” to 20”-21” or whatever the specific measurements are along the tops of the cabinet boxes where you’ve joined cabinets to one another and center the 1”x4” along the two sides that are joined and this gives you support in the centers but is also where you will screw thru these build up strips into the underside of the cabinets from below (inside the cabinet). I know it’s confusing trying to follow this, but since you’ve been thru most of the frustration already, it will probly kick in and make sense. I was a builder for around 40 years. There’s not much that I haven’t been thru and almost all of my knowledge came the same way you both are gaining yours. You are doing fantastic like I’ve told you many times. You both have so much to be proud of!!! There’s not many folks around anymore that can say they accomplished what you two have. It may seem like everyone around you have done the same thing but that’s only because your in a huge homesteading area. Look at all the millions of folks in the cities that have absolutely no idea what we are talking about here. You are the rare few, they are the majority!! Just keep hammering, your almost there! There’s nothing better than sitting back on a cold winter evening and having the lights turned down low and sitting in your favorite chair and looking around the room with pride saying to yourself, We built this! We built all of this ourselves!! Keep it up, both of you are doing fantastic!!! I’m proud of you!!!

Jeremy's face said it all: disappointment, anger, frustration. I am so proud of you two -- you have kept at it even thought I AM SURE you've had more rough times than just this. Keep at it! It will be worth it.

One thing about you two is you keep chugging along. So many others never begin and others give up way too soon. Things are looking great. Good luck and stay safe

Jeremy looks soooo tired and a lil defeated. Don't give up hope things are looking awesome. That's how things are when you're just nearing the finish line...things (Always!!) seems to go South I swear. You will get there. Blessings going forward.

once everybody moves into the tiny house, the trailer would be a perfect study hall

It cannot be a happy day every day. You need to bottom out to climb back up. Live, Love, and Enjoy, with what you have done. Be proud of your home that you have built with your own hands. I am! It is an amazing feeling when you have accomplished everything. You both need to stay focused. Love your children and love yourselves.

Go out, fire off a few rounds, come back and hug your wife and kids. Everything seems OK after that. Who knew.... Keep sharing your awesome life with us...

Hey guys maybe you can take a break, even half a day. That helps sometimes, and everyone has days like this. Besides you two are like super heroes , Lol , it good to see your not perfect. Lol. God Bless you all.

It would be nice if the sale department would educate you about the cabinets and let you know it needs plywood before counter top. It looks nice and you should be proud.

Use the extra counter top in your laundry area.

The ups in life are wonderful but, it's the hardships and pitfalls that make great memories. The only problem is that it takes time, before you start to realize that facing them together is what makes your relationship so much stronger.

Murphy’s law is always there. Considering how far you’ve come. I think you’ve done a great job. Whenever getting construction material you should always bring your truck and trailer. I learned that lesson a long time ago.

That was a good example of two things. First, the changing moods for the changing seasons. Second, what ENDURING looks like. You guys are doing a great job. Keep it up, it's about "PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION"!

Work work work and more work.. And this lifestyle we say is “simple”? Lol Great video guys!

As my husband I learned not long ago, when things go amiss, keep offering grace to each other.

Coils for electric ovens are very easy to replace. Ten minutes max. Always happens in 3's.

Don't feel alone....I did the same thing when I was young and was doing a kitchen remodel. It's something to smile about later on in life.

bless your hearts - you both will look back on all these interruptions and laugh one day - so proud of you both and the job you are doing for you and your children's future - may God bless you both

Mental & Physical Exhaustion saps the endocrine system. Cause: Multi-tasking for too long. Be kind to self, hot baths, slow massages, good food, good sleep. Make lists for next days work, parts and such needed.

My daughter bought a kit,now her dryer works like new😁🥰thirty bucks🤑😅❤yes repairing is cheap 😃

Re: running out of milk, keep dry milk for emergencies that can be made instantly. We used to live out in the country & would always buy extra groceries and mom would add dry milk to the fresh milk. I caught her doing it one day & said it’s tastes just fine & I kept her secret. Mom lives with me now that’s she’s alone (pop died several yrs back).

Oh man that sucks when that happens!!! But soon you guys will be totally self sufficient and maybe even have your own milk cow! ?😬

Sorry things have been so stressful. I will keep you in my prayers, that God will help see you through.

Just an idea: Maybe you can use the area under the open countertop as a wood storage area and hang a cute farm house curtain. You both are doing a wonderful job! Greetings from Wisconsin. Karen

Thankful for My 93 ye old mother, my wife and myself surviving COVID-19 so far with only some after covid19 problems...Enjoying all of your work..

Also when putting to cabinet boxes together, it will save you lots of time to get clamps .pop off doors clamp boxes right where you want it and screw .hope that helps

I am living vicariously through you two. It is coming together so beautifully and you are doing an amazing job for amateurs. Won't be amateurs when this is all done! Love you!

I said this on another channel, but, I think it’s applies to you also: “Sometimes you’re the windshield, sometimes you’re the bug”. Haha, love y’all, never give up, as another saying goes, “if it was easy, everyone could do it.” ❤️. God Bless y’all. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

When it rains it pours... Despite your current frustration, you guys are doing an awesome job doing something not very many people are brave enough to tackle.

It’s nice that you’re getting some rain, at least you won,t have to worry about fires !

String up a clothes line in the pole barn & turn a fan on them 😁. And Jeremy could build a box to fit under the long end of the countertop for firewood storage. 👍

I’ve rebuilt my washer and dryer many times. If you have doubts watch KZfaq vids they’re pretty simple machines. $30 is a cheap fix

Oh Melissa you are such a cutie! 😻 Jeremy you’re getting done ! Oh Yes the town trips! We make a list that grows for about 3 weeks to month ... then we head to town 😝☺️ Love how you handle the disappointment - but not discouraged. ❤️🙏🏼🇨🇦

Sounds like you all need a day off to relax and unwind. Sometimes taking a step away helps with the focus and it is amazing how it helps when you get back to the work at hand.. Love you guys you are doing such a great job. Just remember 'BREATHE' 😍💖🇦🇺

When you both move on to your family home you will not repeat the annoying mistakes. I look forward to every new vidio. 💖💖💖

I know when you look around you, you see all the things that need to be done. Take a moment and look at all the things you have already accomplished!! The place is really shaping up! It will get done. And now you have a piece of countertop for a work table in the pole barn.... right next to the dryer ... for folding clothes. 😎

Looks like you have lots of room - to put clothes lines in the 'Barn' - Sure hope that your hay is still covered outside! Wow, that is some rain!

Well now you'll have extra countertop for a sink in the Well house..J.I.C....lol all you need is a sink lol?? You'll be find relax for a while. 👍👍

I loved the music you played at the end, so fitting for these serious times we are living in. Makes one feel grateful for the things we do have. You two are doing a good job. Keep on making lemonade, when life deals out the lemons.

I think most of us can identify with having days like that. These will be stories you can laugh about around the fire in the years to come. I admire your tenacity. Hang in there - hope you get a good deal on a stove!!

Ten years ago, we moved from FL to TN. In FL, we were 5-10 minutes from civilization and here in TN, we are 30-45 minutes from it. So I know what you mean about the drive time. It was frustrating at first, but now we love it.

FYI, When ripping, the narrow piece goes on the outside, not against the fence. Eliminates kick back issues.

It's real life, can't all be fabby all the time, which is why it is so encouraging for me to see the yuk too, keeps it real. Melissa, I HAD to grab that sweatshirt after watching today. Made me smile. We head back to our property end of October...got a lot done this summer, but already have the projects lined up for next construction season...there are so many things about taking raw land and turning it into home! Thanks for sharing it all, it is helping so many of us working on our own little slices of heaven! Doing the half day homeschool, half day work, full day mom thing here and some days, I need a fabby sweatshirt to remind me why I am pushing so hard...gotta get back to my mountain!!! Blessings and again, thanks for sharing and helping so many!!! Jeremy, to the Scotch!!!

Well, at least you know what the wash room counter top will look like. ;)

Use extra in laundry area...over dryer and build wall for extension to fit onto....great clothes folding area. Now I'll finish video.

Something I did a while back was to just cover the cabinets with plywood and then DuraRock. Then I just tiled it. Put it in my sisters house 20 years ago. Very durable. Very cheap if you like the look. I think we spent $150 on 25 ft of counter top. The cost is mostly labor. Easy to clean.

No man in my family would still smile after working with those cabinets and counters. Your patience, persistence, and determination should be rewarded. Y'all need a bigger snack belt! peace and love, y'all ♡♡♡

The whether changed like that for us too. Over night it has been cold.

That space would be ideal for a roll out cabinet for extra storage.

There is always days that seem to have Murphy's law come sneaking in to interrupt when things are going positively smooth and productive!! I strongly believe that how you handle it could make it or break it for you. That wonderful thing about you ❤ 💕 two is that your Positivity guiding you is so amazingly strong that you never let it take you down! You feel a little disappointed but you right away start thinking of what you are able to do next while you're in a temporary position with weather, shortage of material or another issue that there's a great 👍 accomplished project that needed to be done just maybe not in the order you planned!!!! This is the reason so many ppl enjoy following you. I like seeing you tackle things that you've never done before & it comes out so awesome like with you getting the 10' piece & taking on the challenge with the strong positive knowledge of figuring out & completing the task! You guys make a great team & your inspiration is always the perfect resource for others to learn from by following you!!!!!!! God Bless you & your family for nothing but good to come your way even when you have a few hurdles to climb over!!!!!

It’s great to see a couple like you two work together on such a life changing project. You go with the flow and don’t let these obstructions stop you. Then again, we don’t see the cut out parts of your videos. LOL. Keep up the great work!! I wait for your next videos and check everyday!!! Love you guys. Thanks for the positive role model. I’ve been married 40 years but I still look for the uplifting people as examples of how family life should be. Thank you. God bless.

Guys, I’m so sorry to see that, my wife and I say always! Why does a small innocent task turnout into a chore and project? But you guys rock. BTW that one o outlook out of the kitchen window, looked like a drawing, priceless to have that at your fingertips, provided for free by Mother Nature! Lastly, there’s no such thing as problems, but challenges to grow bigger, love your Channel and thank you for letting us be part of your story! All the best from Snohomish!

I build and install laminate and solid surface counter tops for a living. The top you bought is what we call a blank. After it’s cut to size you would put 5/8” build up full length and each end for the caps, and down the splash to fill in the space, ( That way it looks like it’s 1 3/8 on the deck and splash once it is laminated). As for the miter it gets a water proof wood glue and bolted, ( If you don’t and water gets on it it will swell up over time), then use a block of wood an hammer to pound the seams flat, being careful near the cove in the back. Then we use a seam sealer called “Seamfill” to seal it so water can not get in. Also if your walls are bowed and you have gaps between the top of the splash and wall you can scribe the splash to the wall, by marking it and belt sanding it to fit better. That looks like Valencia or Barcelona profile so you would have up to 5/8 you could scribe off. Any other questions feel free to ask

Good morning from NSW Australia. I have had days like that where little things don't seem to work properly. I think the old adage "when it rains it pours" is quite apt in your situation. Keep up the good work

Hey guys, after renovating for years I feel you're frustrations, it happens to us all. "Measure twice cut once". Think about the end goal & keep smiling😊

Grewup on a farm and listening to rain on the tin roof was like a lullaby and sleep.

Your the most adorable family even when things aren't going smoothly! You all got this!! It's amazing to watch what you are collectively creating...👵🏻💕 Glad you decided to get the new stove!! Very wise!!! Kitchen will look fab!!!

The counter top is so funny 😂. I only laugh cause me and my wife do this kind of stuff all the time. Now we don’t live a day away from the store but We feel your pain.

Yes, so sweet to keep the short guests in mind when installing cabinets...short people need love too....

Every journey is putting one boot in front of the other. Sometimes the mud on the trail is deeper than it is at other times. If you keep moving your boots, you will get to your goal. You guys are doing a fine job, don't let the small challenges get you down.

The counter top story is soooooooo funny. I understand. We live in the country and it takes us two hours to get to a city (each way) where there is a Home Depot.

It's a an hour for us to the big box stores as well. However, We're 2 miles out of a lovely small town with a grocery store and 2 hardware/lumber yards.. That was a major consideration for us. Also, we have a full service hospital in town. As I've had cardiac issues several years ago, that was paramount for us.

If you’re anything like me, every project I do ends up being at least 4-5 trips to the hardware store. I always measure wrong or end up needing another piece of equipment or material. It is still looking great despite the setback.

“Embrace the suck” ©️2020 Good Simple Living

That must have been very frustrating not having the cut piece needed - but it looks very nice!

Build shelves under the extra counter space or use it for trash can storage. Looking good!

Making a list....Checking it TWICE...Gonna find out who's naught or not! Ha ha Good Luck guys

You guys are doing great. Set backs ALWAYS HAPPEN. Suggestions for the under counter space - garbage can, stool, a rolling appliance cabinet with extra countertop working space. You can build it out of your left over countertop. 😁🛠😀

I hate the clothes dryer, haven't had one in years....I use foldable dryer racks, pretty decent size for $30 at Walmart.....Just a thought. Kitchen area looks Great.... Good Job ✔❤😊👍

When we built the home we are currently living in, we were at home depot all the time. It was 2 hrs roundtrip from us as well.

My dryer is from the late 70s, I feel your pain lol we've replaced the thermostat a couple of times, a belt a couple of times, and now the timer is messed up - when you close the door, the dryer starts, there's no timer, so I have to set the timer on my phone lol the tiny house is looking so great! Stinks that you guys had so many negative things happen at once, but you powered through like champs 🙂

Jeremy. Use a finish washer for the cabinet screws. Temp cleets that support the cabinet , will ELEVIATE the , "HOLD . IT. RIGHT.... THERE hun " THING. .

Well inspite of all that went wrong it’s really looking good and you all will be so proud when you can fix your first meal in your kitchen. Enjoyed watching the young ones having a great time in the orchards. Takes me back a bunch of years. 👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Thanks for sharing with us the good and bad.

one thing I have to say is there is never a dull moment with you two, love it lol

You two always make things look easy but the reality of it is you both work very very hard. It will come together and it's your amazing attitudes that have built this homestead!

Enjoying watching this tiny home come together and the scenery up theres is so beautiful

In pioneer days you hung up your clothes out in the cold. The moisture in the clothes freezes and you shake it out. Then continue leaving them out for the rest of the moisture to freeze. then take inside. Or put a clothes line in the pole barn to avoid the rain and snow. A goat will solve the milk problem. Flour solves the bread problem. Happy the kitchen is close to being finished. Love it

Love the way you two just roll with the punches, accepting it for what is is and still moving forward with that humour and perseverance yu've shown in the past. Keeping plugging away!

The countertop is that way so you can place a false 3/4" counter underneath the actual countertop.

.... this is your learning time for your home build ahead ! Your family has accomplished in just a short time what most could not even imagine ! I so love that no matter what those smiles are still there . I got my awesome sweatshirt I ordered & love it !!!! May God continue to bless you both & your beautiful family ❣️

I can so relate with what you are going through. Your not alone. It just keeps rolling along and you finally stop everything from going wrong. We then learn lessons along the way. You to are so brave and such hard workers--your just doing everything the right way in your life. Blessings to you all!!!

You folks have come such a long way and accomplished so much, you cannot be discouraged. Everyone that watches your shows are happy for you. If it was easy and went well on every task, everyone would be doing it. Mistakes are like scars on fine leather, they just authenticate the source.

The place is really coming together, love the hard rain on the metal roof, takes me back to my childhood in the Mountains of Western NC, a loooong time ago. Keep up the great work, love and appreciate your family videos.

I heard a saying a few weeks ago..its always something one man said to the other, and the other man looked back and said yep and it will always be something :) Took me basically my whole life (almost 58) this year I actually have my first brand new washer and dryer wheeww!!!!! \0/ mY HEARTFELT PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU GUYS :)

We also did a small kitchen remodel and I feel your pain with another Home Depot visit. It was never-ending! In the end it will be beautiful!

Bless your hearts, you stayed positive and didn't let it get you down! Good Job!

I hang my clothes out year round. They freeze dry in the winter. I actually love how they smell in the winter over the summer. Been doing it a very long time nothing better

My husband an I remodeled 12 apartments last summer. We were surprised to find the same thing.

J doing a mighty fine impression of ol' Rasputin the mad monk there !!!

This is the reason I watch your videos! You two so in control especially when thing go wrong!! Y’all make my day!! 💕💕

It's normal to have tough days. but you guys have so many essentials others don't, beginning with each other. your natural positive dispositions and energy together, every time it seems like you've hit a bump or two in the road you'll always work it out together.

You have each other. You both get to see your children everyday. You all have your health. Keep smiling. Someday you'll look back at this task and you'll laugh about it together.

Hang in there guys, remember what you love most in each other. You can do it!!!! You guys are only going through the motions, this too shall pass. :)))) You guys are super cute together. One can see Mams's love for Papa when she is patient with Papa becoming irritated. The love a good woman is a precious thing. Lucky man :)

You are both awesome together,I love the way your wife just works along with you,no matter what the job.you guys are great together.love how you guys kid around.makes everything easier and fun.

Been watching you guys for about 6 months and its really cool that you share a "MEH" day as well as the many successful days, your struggles and wins inspire me so cheers to the many not so MEH days!

Looks like you were having a "can't get there from here" stretch. Those days are tough. But ... You won anyway! 💕

I really know that feeling of frustration over things going wrong. You made it work out just fine!

hang close lines in the garage