“Workshops need to be big, houses don’t need to be big” Please come and tell this in person to my wife.

I don't recall you failing even once. Just lots of learning experiences and demonstrations you've generously recorded for me and others to learn from. I for one really appreciate all your effort in documenting all of this. I've been watching your channel since your early days and its amazing to see your progress. Please don't take this as pressure but your videos help people. Cheers Mate!

KRIS I enjoy all your video's. And never give a negative comment on any video's I watch. Being in a wheelchair from age 23 until 57 now, I just like watching other's live there dream. Craig, Ohio, U. S.

Hey Kris, really sad KZfaq isn't working for you. I think people like you and Maximus Ironthumper are the lifeblood of the online alternative living community. I personally have an awful lot of respect for you and your can-do attitude. keep up this excellent channel and please ignore the nay sayers. cheers for posting

So you have gone from novice to master in about 5 years. This is an impressive accomplishment that seems to require the deep skill of learning independently. It is not trivial to be able to learn complex things using the amazing information available on the internet. The information is there, finding it and learning it requires discipline and mental capacity. Not all of us have either. Few of us have both at the level you have demonstrated. Thank you for sharing this very special journey. You have inspired many of us.

Nobody learns anything from getting things right every time. You’ve done a fantastic job there. Creating a life from the land. Be proud of yourself. Most armchair experts will never achieve half of what you’ve achieved already

'Never done this before, so no reason to think I cant't do it.' Is an awesome and inspiring attitude. When the revolution comes, you're one of the survivors. Unlike the armchair experts you do know how to use your brains and your hands and what it means to fend for your own. Keep up the good work!

Really nice video. You have an easy manner in front of the camera, and it's quite easy (for me) to feel I'm listening to a friend. Interesting that you are working with someone in Ireland on the turbines. I live on the Beara peninsula in West Cork, on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. (I got here long before there WAS a Wild Atlantic Way!) Like you I got cheesed off with town life (I'm a Dubliner originally) and live in a bungalow on an acre of the most beautiful land you can imagine -imho- with mountains filling my windows. Never thought I could survive living in a tiny west of Ireland village, but here I am 20 years later, happy as can be. Keep being Kris, Kris. Great channel!

Kris. You are watched by thousands of people. Some of us are intelligent, some of us are not! If you receive negative comments about what you are doing, and how you are doing it, it's fair to assume they are from the less intelligent of us. Just ignore it mate, you've got more skill and intelligence in your little finger than them. The way you do stuff is up to you, it works for you, I appreciate you sharing it with us, sure you make errors but that is the best way to learn. I honestly think I can speak for the majority of your subscribers when I say we are 100% behind you. The other (not so intelligent ) should be ignored. Please don't let it get to you....

I thought you had an Engineering background after watching you build your hydro generator. Looking forward to watching your place grow as you continue to improve it.

Thank you for your videos. I look forward to them each week. You are remarkable!

Kris, your humility and perseverance is inspiring. In these very strange times, people are re evaluating what is of value. I am a painter / artist who firmly believes that nature and or environment is neglected in favour of material pisesions. Love your KZfaq videos kris.

You are an amazing man. You seem to have a deep understanding of life. But you must understand that what people say dosen't matter. Some people will try to destroy what you are trying to accomplish through comments. What people say cannot hurt or change things unless you let them. It is up to you. Stay safe and healthy my friend.

Your motivation and drive is infectious and definitely contributes to my own well-being so thanks for that. Keep it up man.

I find I admire you more and more as you progress in your activities. Sure there have been instances when I thought 'I would have done that differently'. BUT: You DID it, you did it your way, and got it done, and most often it worked out. Plus in the meantime you've been learning and growing like few other people. So I'll say it again: Thank you Kris, for being an inspiration!

That should be your motto, Kris: “Having a go!”

Kris, thanks for taking the time to answer all those questions - good to hear some of your background; I'd assumed you had a woodworking career, but it's obviously just a love and feeling for wood that drives you. Most KZfaqrs think that the 'boring' stuff is boring, but not so, many of us pick up on things that are intuitive to you, but are new to us. Ignore the nay-sayers, or block them... they add nothing and only cause grief, what you're doing is inspiring and laudable, do please carry on!

most negative comments I've had are about a simple pouch design being simple... crack on mate, you do brilliant things and whether I understand the ins and outs or not it's clear you do!

My girlfriend and I just keep looking at the door you built. It's so beautiful. I'm a pretty good craftsman myself, but I haven't done one as nice as that my friend. As always, love to watch your projects.

Fascinating and inspiring, great Q&A. I was hoping someone might ask about planning permission, building control, etc. Are these required for your buildings? If so, what costs, hassles and delays have you suffered?

Your failures are simply part of a success story. Nothing worth working for has ever been achieved without the odd failure or two. Keep it up. Your videos are inspiration to many of us.

Please please please when you’re ready to offer the courses for the house build give us plenty of time to organise time off. I find your ‘have a go’ attitude and confidence so inspiring!!

Better recorded than live for the improved quality - thanks! Helpful to learn more about your experience, thanks for the transparency.

Kris - I follow a channel of a homesteading family and truly enjoy the videos that follow the morning chores - feeding chickens, feeding pigs, checking the garden, watering, etc. Watching the daily rhythm is soothing for viewers and I hope it reduces the editing time for the creator. You have done a couple of videos about doing your daily rounds. How about doing such videos every week or two? Or show morning chores for a few minutes, and then a few minutes showing a project you are working on (or repairs) or talking about a project or a subject/topic? Perhaps these types of videos would not take as much time to plan, film and/or edit and would be satisfying to you while being so very welcomed by your KZfaq community. Filmed Q-&-A sessions (every week or two) would also be very welcome. One suggestion: When you do a single video showing a project from start to finish that has little or no audio, could you add either short printed explanatory phrases or pithy voiceover comments? You did printed explanations for one video but the words left the screen too quickly.

Going to buy my first piece of undeveloped land tomorrow. You're an inspiration man, you helped me begin to escape the brainwashing of school/society

Hi Chris, love your channel and your willingness to have a go. don’t be put off by the negative comments, put them in context, you have almost 160,000 followers, I bet the negative comments are less than 1%, not worth bothering about, ignore them.

Hi Kris ! Thanks for an emotional film. I've been living 56 years without finding / meeting a person with similar values of life, like I have. I've seen quite a few of your KZfaq films and you impress on me every time. If you ever want to get stone rich, put some of your positive attitude in small boxes and sell them one by one. I guess you can sell several millions of them as soon as people understand the content in the box they just bought. Keep up the hard work and never give up your dreams. Our dreams forms our character. All the best : Joakim from Sweden

Happy for you Kris,we all start from somewhere and hope for the best

Echoing other commenters, I've been here since you began building the house. Try not to let the negative commenters get to you- why should someone else's ignorance be your problem ? Beware of letting them live rent free in your head. I enjoy and learn from all your videos and you work so damn hard at everything.

You’ve got bird groupies chirping along, cheering you on. Love the little feathered humans.

we would like some of the boring behind the scenes stuff more than you would know

From eastern Colorado, I like and am proud of you and your efforts!!

Kris, thank you so much for the transparency and honesty you bring. You're a modest man, however you've been a big source of inspiration for my boy who bought acreage in Virginia to understand this off grid living. I'm so impressed by how you apply yourself. All the best!

Well done Kris. I believe you are the kind of person the world needs. I wish millions of people watched your life daily. This is the lifestyle the people need to move towards if we are going to be able to survive.

What a Brilliant vlog Kris, very honest and informative. 5 yrs ago I was about undertake a rebuild of a 200yr old ruin of a cottage but unfortunately hurt my back just prior to starting and unable to do so since.. it was going to be my escape from modern life...as I don't need or like the modern way of life...stay safe and stay happy

My suggestion to all my favorite youtubers, do more adds and more lives to avoid having to spend so much time editing. More frequent videos help the analytics and the ads are good for those who can’t do more help. We love your channel content and videos and are willing to help you keep posting by watching more ads. Maybe Monday Wednesday and Friday, two live and 1 regular. God Bless you and Dot

I'm curious to see if you will maybe do that second intake for the hydro you were planning and how you will balance it, I have some ideas but nothing tested. Also something to think about is a septic system that can be used to feed plants I think you are doing a great job getting back to nature in a big way, and from someone who suffers badly from depression and PTSD, I think you probably did get a bit depressed at the start but worked your way through it and just kept on going. You are an INSPIRATION to humans everywhere who feel trapped by the system and need to escape. I unfortunately do not have the same means to escape but you bring all those ideas and processes that I have researched and put it into practical use, in front of a camera, so others can learn. Keep up the good work.

You are completely right! You’ve done the correct approach ! The era of oil and gas is over and I don’t know why the transition is not so quick! A lot of friction from this energy tycoons. The hiper debt is also irreversible as you say! Loved it

Your life style is great more people need to build and live this way to better our plant thank you from the future,and your hair looks grest grown out it shows freedon strength and you are your own boss have a great wonder day and future your a blessing to Gods mother earth

you've come such a long ways since I discovered you. I feel honored to be with you through your journey. I pray you never stop KZfaq... :(

Well that was fascinating. I have been watching since the start, and never really knew what your plans were for the land. Like so many youtube channels, the thing that really keeps us watching is interesting content and a likeable presenter. You definitely tick both those boxes, I hope you keep the vids going, thanks from Australia.

Wow, that was an informative session, tyvm. Hugs and greetings fro South Africa. Stay safe

I absolutely love you're take on life. You explaining the answer "If you have a common sense of how things work, then yes, you will love this. If you're wankhanded, take a course". I'm so enthralled by you're videos and lifestyle. You are a BEAST

I watch to see you succeed my favorite bits are your triumphs, I love the shop workshop roof it kinda mesmerises me

I really enjoyed this Kris. I find your work so inspiring. It's made me change how I do things. Keep up the great work.

I live in Wales myself and would love to help you build your house when you get to that point. I also dream of getting my own land and building a straw bale house. I’d love to help out on other projects and learn a bit before mine becomes a reality. I’ll keep an eye and reach out when you’re ready. ☺️

Hello Kris love your video's nice place , watching the round house build was awesome an all that entailed for to run off grid , like your style of building things , Peace Blessings Craig

I love your channel. You are so wildly intelligent and kind. Your videos are such an inspiration. I’m 18 years old and thinking about getting property to do the same as you. I’ve been interested in cob for the last 3 years and when I came across your channel it really made my day. I wish dot, the cat, and you the best!

Kris, ultimate respect for your lifestyle and building skills. I'm amazed at your collection of machinery and tools. Great story to see your change from the start, you've really made a wonderful life for yourself and Dot. Look forward to when you upload your videos, please keep up the good work.

Take care brother! You are amazing human !

Hey Kris, just took 30 mins to look back at your project/ aspirations. Great to watch again. It’s great to see how you have stuck to your original principles. The barn build is really great to watch. I have recommended your channel to so many people. I keep saying , do you realise he does it all ! (Of course , you’d be f***ked without Dot😂. Mate thank you for all of your content, you are a legend. BTW just rewatched Costal foraging, the episode with the lobster, brilliant.

As always Kris, the main thing we all get from your video's, your life style and your attitude is quite simply inspiration. I know there will always be detractors but overwhelmingly, people love what you do and how you go about things. All the very best to you, Dot and the cat - stay safe and well x Pete x

what a great video. your a man after my own heart. i bought 4 acres in cornwall a few years ago and have modest plans to become self sufficient myself . like you, i dont have any money and have to make things like my stables etc out of pallet wood. bloody hard work. great channel.

I have got one tip for you, which I hope you don’t mind me sharing? Try learning the Welsh language, even just a little. It will endear you even more to your neighbours, in my opinion. (I’m Welsh, myself). I’m glad you like living in my country, Kris, and I really admire what you’re doing.

Thank you for sharing your journey toward a self-sufficient "HomeStead/farm" in Wales, UK. I live in Arkansas, USA; in an apartment. I have a very great thirst for knowledge; you help me to satisfy that thirst for knowledge. I am happy you were able to find a partner to share your passion for the "Country Life".Since I am now retired, I look for videos that are informative, as well as entertaining; your videos do both for me. Thanks again. Peace, Long Life, and Health to all.

Kris…I do not know your education but you are possibly one of the best engineers I have ever encountered. Working with machinery, wood, energy generation, video prep, ….it goes on and on. I worked for Otis Elevator from 1962 tom1995. In various positions, all engineering oriented. I was a Civil, but worked with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc engineers . You would have fit right in. Keep chasing your dream. Good Luck and GOD Bless. JoeB

Well for a scruffy Hobbit you look okay. I myself am a Kinder complete with top knot. I found your channel when you were putting the rafters up for the lower workshop. Went back through it to see you building your house. Priceless! Thank you for sharing everything. I've learned a lot. Blessings on you and Dot, Mouser, and various livestock! Stay healthy please!🕊🐱💟🤠🌱⛺🖖🙏

Howdy Kris! There is no such thing as failure as long as you keep trying! Even if you fall on your face, you're still 6 feet ahead of where you were! You are an inspiration to people everywhere & don't ever listen to the trolls & nay sayers! You have achieved so much & you deserve to take great pride in what you've created. You have a humble heart & that will take you so far in life. Big Hugs young man, you're brilliant!

Great Job!!!!! Thank you for being you.

When I found you on KZfaq I was totally intrigue on how you were going to build you house and outbuildings and the lifestyle you were going for, I have found it very interesting to watch and learn as you have progressed with your lifestyle.

You're a little older than I was starting off "living off grid". I was 17 in NH (USA) and built a cabin, hand drilled a well, had no electricity and lived through the first year in NH winter (-5F and lots of snow back then, circa 1969) but as you said, a lot of things I would have done differently. However, it build character and forms the rest of your life one way or another. Makes a better person of you of puts you in the rehab center.. I survived and although not living "off the grid" I am certainly doing all I can do to reduce, recycle, reuse and get back to nature. Solar on the house, large garden, mostly hand work on building/creating stuff and really enjoy the outcomes. Keep it up! DD

Kris, You have gone such a long way since your first series And look at what you have achieved. You are a continuous example of “what you can think of, you can make it exist,” I am still halftime in London, but my land is getting geared up become a welcoming place on earth. You have inspired me and for that I am deeply grateful. dominique.

We lived in a tent for 2 years on a mountain in Oregon. We added a small pop up trailer as a kitchen. Built a shop and lived in that until we could afford to build a house. 2 kids and 20 years later we built a house. 😊

Thanks for the number crunching Kris. I liked the summary where you equated it to charging a Tesla & the c02 saved. It brought it all into perspective for me. Well done 👍

I hope the KZfaq thing continues. You have become my favorite film producer. Keep plugging along mate!

I'll never understand why content creators often focus on the bottom feeders negging you. You can have 100 people applauding, and you let the one person scowling bother you. Some do it because making you miserable makes them happy, mostly because they themselves are miserable. You'll never get universal acclaim for doing something. But the point is that you are doing something. And it's worthwhile and valued. I find you both entertaining and informative. And I can assure you I don't watch with an eagle eye waiting for a slip up. Life's too short, don't focus on the naysayers. FIDO, baby. Remember, you haven't just built a home and a workshop, you've built a rather nice platform too...and most of the people I see commenting are nice and positive, so I'd say you've built a rather nice online community, too.

Awesome thanks Kris, been watching from the start of your channel, sometimes wish I could give two thumbs up, I would love to visit one day for one of the tours when you have it operational.👍👍

Being a long time watcher I wasn’t, at first, going to watch this video because I figured you’d just be sitting down talking, which you were, but found it very interesting not just your answers but the thinking behind some of them. Very honest and frank. It takes a bit of courage to open up like you have. Thank you for sharing.

You are an inspiration to so many people. What we are going through in the United States is making many many people wake up to what you woke up to 5 years ago.

Just remember that for every person who comments something negative there are thousands who are positive about what you did but didn’t comment. The negative people are more likely to squeak. You do a great job.

Scruffy Hobbit! Love it! I'm cut from the same cloth 😁. A long video but has probably saved you time responding to comments, very honest, informative and definitely worth watching all the way through. It's so refreshing to know that there are people that care, that try and that have the intelligence to think things through a bit and also think about all their possibilities. Hope you're all well.

I love the birdsong in the background. I love your openness and honesty. You're very good at it. Thanks from Canada

A month, in a tent in Wales, on your own, with no money ... You are a tough individual Kris, i have a lot of respect for you

If only I was 30 years younger I too would have a go at what you have done because I have also loved building things and designing stuff, well done and good job(s) well done 👍

hola kris Soy de chile veo tus videos desde hace mucho aprecio tu trabajo y leí tu portada y me inspiro mucho en mi forma de vivir y pensar sigue adelante que me encanta verte trabajar y tus ideas o la manera que las implementas sirven de guía para intentarlo uno mismo hello kris I'm from Chile I have seen your videos for a long time I appreciate your work and I read your cover and I was very inspired by my way of living and thinking keep going I love to see you work and your ideas or the way you implement them serve as a guide to try it oneself gracias

I watch in wonderment at all the marvelous skills you have! Your land is beautiful, your buildings are so ingenious, I’m just full of admiration for all of it. I cannot imagine anyone criticizing you. What. The. Heck! Shame on them. If they can’t be supportive, they should go watch cartoons or something banal to occupy their tiny brains. You’re living your dream, “going after it!” Good for you! Few people ever do that. Please don’t stop.

Just spent 3 hours in lockdown watching these videos. Even the wife sat happy watching. Great to see from the beginning. Thanks for the journey. You are a man of the world and a man many of us hope to be. During this lockdown I would imagine millions of us wish we were away from today’s city environments. Keep it going.

The world is full of people who tear down someone who is succeeding and achieving their dream. They are not worth your time and energy. I love your vids, you are a worker, you think and plan effectively and have created a wonderful home and lifestyle. I am envious of your ability and choices. Good luck to you, you’ve earned it.

This is only my 2nd video of yours that I've watched, and dang I had to subscribe. You come across like such a humble, genuine guy that just wants a peaceful, self-driven life. As someone that lives in a city, I have to say that I admire what you have done. I guess I need to start saving to get ready, as I already have the land.

Such a genuine guy, thanks for sharing!

First rate Q&A session Kris. You've got the right attitude for being successful, as the results show. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see your progress on raising vegetables. Consider planting extra to sell or trade for funding other projects. It's a simple way to make use of your property that's not currently productive, and it's never a bad thing to have 'too much' food on hand.

I was most impressed with the homemade wind turbine... The micro hydro produces more energy than I imagined. Having a trifecta of solar wind hydro is very impressive.

You are brilliant! An inspiration.

Bravo Kris! I rehabbed an old rowhome. Removed all the systems and floors/walls, etc. People told me I couldn't do it including family. They just didn't have the VISION that I had. I was acting General Contractor and hired subcontractors. Also did the demolition with help from others. It was one of the greatest adventures in my life. I went in with little experience without fear -- because I had the vision. It was annoying when others close to me doubted me. My success proved to myself that I could do it and better than many. Keep doing what your doing. You inspire me and many others. Thank you so very much for giving so much of yourself.

I think you are an inspiration to people who are wanting to live off grid. I think you have done an absolutely amazing job with everything and am very jealous of how you are living. Try not to let the trolls get you down. Haters and negative Nellie's are never gonna change. Love from Scotland x x

Another great video. Really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing. Those viewers that have nothing better to do than pointing out all your mistakes do that because thats the only way they can feel good about themselves. They lift themselves up by, bringing other people down. It can also be a sign of jealously. Instead of being frustrated or angry with them, feel sorry for them.

Doing what you’re doing ... but I’m 66 and going to build a earth-bag house ... off grid ... paying as I go ..

"I'm just a naturally scruffy hobbit" Haha absolute legend. Love your channel, you are so inspiring, thanks for putting yourself out there.

You just keep doing you Kris. Learn as you go on at whatever it is, you always seem to make it work and that is another mile stone on your path. Love your videos especially the long ones, we can always pause it if we need a coffee.

I’m 16 and I’m Totally the same as you, I don’t miss a single thing about the city, I used to live in London but now my mum lives in a house in a town and my dad lives on a narrowboat off grid much prefer my dad’s! I have my own caravan and solar setup and I love to be in control and just monitor what I’m using and be mindful of the environment! And one day I’d love to purchase a large area of land and live off grid exactly as you are it has always been my dream! Keep up the great content Kris absolutely love it been watching since about 70 K subscribers!

Thank you for your example Kris, you are a source of inspiration. You´re going strong mate!

Hey, scruffy hobbit, great Q&A. I'm pleased you seem to be getting what you want out of life. I hope KZfaq is kind to you for years to come, as I would welcome future projects shared with your audience.

Love everything you do, I would love to live offgrid life style but I was a idiot in my youth. Too many broken bone. The wind mill was great set of video. Check out ScottsHydroTurbine from Washington State. Its a crossflow turbine they are pricey but I think you'd like the design. Microinverters on your solar would help your output.. Watching your Q & A now.. You didn't like poly tunnels. Check out Walipini green house that are 4 to 6 feet in the ground Basicly past the freeze line.. Seen all your videos over the last year.. This is my first comment..

Loved the discussion. Gave us a good insight into your lifestyle. I know you have a lot of projects on the go. I think its important that you enjoy your journey and give yourself time to enjoy what you have built so far. The workshop will be finished when its finished. The house will get built when it gets built. I have watched so many channels were the people are consumed with finishing by some ridiculous deadline and are miserable until that is done. You have made a lifestyle choice that very few of us get to make and I would like to see you enjoy every day of this chosen lifestyle

Hi Kris, what’s the story with planning permission? Thanks for the content you’re an inspiration.

Chris mate your a legend 🤙🤙🤙

Just subscribed. Really enjoyed the tool box build and looking forward to viewing more. Well done

You are an inspiration to many - on multiple fronts. Thanks for taking time to share your knowledge and experience.

I cannot believe how much this young man has accomplished in such a short period of time with no experience or tools!!! I am so proud of how he figured things out and did most of it on his own. Fabulous! Keep up the good work!

Been looking forward to this!! Thanks Kris, much love! ;)