Remember to have a slight slope going down away from the house so that rain doesn’t collect going into the house. ❤️

That log pallet storage would make a great bench seat, with big comfy cushions, and flowers planted in the side bits 😋

That's a fine firewood box Dan. Very skilled execution. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Keep going guys hope you get the news we are all praying for soon. I’m excited for you. Take care and love too you both

2024 sounding Great!!! Breaking things up is good. A+ guys!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

Nice video. Things move faster when you aren't stuck on a long hard job for weeks. I really love the stones and small patio. Looking forward to see what you are planning for the roof. I got some amazing news today. I am cancer free now. I am so happy! I want to share that happiness with you two. I hope my luck passes on to you guys.

Hello darlings. Well done again. The reason why it didn't look in the middle is because the stoop is not centered on the doorway. Haven't finished watching yet, but you'll probably discover that. Living vicariously through you in a cold Canadian winter :)

Dan we love the pointing makes my old sorry ass get out me chair lol thank you for the insperation, nice one Laura with the keys 👍

Congratulations guys on finally getting the keys to your house!

You should have some gaps in the shelf of your wood storage shed to help with air passing around and drainage 👍

Laura , did you ever master jam making. , as l think it was you that tried last year. , ? For a kg of fruit , it takes a kg of white sugar , cut the fruit into small bits cover with water add three tablespoons of citric acid , and leave over night to soak and draw all the pectin out of the fruit .in the morning, boil the fruit till soft. , remove from the heat and stir in the sugar till dissolved .Return to the stove , bring to boil stir , after a while test a spoonful on a cold plate to see if it is at setting point. , then prepare the jars , and stir. , figs are so great at setting well. , enjoy. , once you start , you won’t stop making jam. , 😊

Excellent! Just in time for me to have a chill for half hour.. 😉👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

Gosh those some Big Stones 😮

I did a stone walkway like yours and planted a blue creeping thyme around each stone and the space between each stone.

Clever use of the pallets though before Laura said what Dan was building I thought it was going to be a large outside seating x❤

Great strategy to move from small jobs in between the big ones. 👍🏼

Quite an enjoyable video this week, you guys look happy. Nice projects. We like the large rocks, gardening amongst the large rocks and stepping stones. Thank you for sharing Your friend in Missouri 🙋‍♂️🐈🐈🙏❤️

Praying for blessings on you as you go forward. Keep smiling, big fan from 🇨🇦

Lol Dan i thought you was gonna play crochet with that mallet then for a sec then 😆 and yes good old Stanley always reliable 👍

Great that you are mixing up the jobs, even though they are mostly going well its easy to get complacent and make a mistake and then frustrated if it does go wrong. Saying that, so much is happening and its getting better every day.❤

Laura I love your accent. Ye both are doing a great job

U guys are nice 🙂. Wouldn’t mind having u guys as neighbors.

It's all looking very good!

The pathway to the door looks good as does the pointing which I know is probably a tedious job but it looks great. Good idea for the firewood

All looks awesome! It is exciting

The stepping stones are nice and it would look lovely when it's surrounded by a flower garden.

Woo hoo, some good steady progress, great work guys looking good, i like Dan's little wood shed 🤘👍

Everything is looking so good,when you add the flowers and the door is done it will look amazing, yous are such a lovely couple so glad yous are enjoying all the jobs,it's going to be worth it all in the end,you both will be living your best life and your creating memories along the way,😊❤

Guys, can I give you a tip. Don't forget to remind us to like and subscribe to your channel at the end of the video. When you're saying this, it's a reminder for us to do this. As it is, you end the video really quickly. One of the best KZfaqrs I've seen doing this is Matt Armstrong. Do a quick search for him and then fast forward to the end and see how he does it. You'll get a lot more likes as I think you're missing out on loads of them. By the time I remember, an advert appears and I can't be bothered to watch it to go back and like the video x

Unbelievable nice keep it up you two are lovely people ❤

Wow, loads of progress and plans this episode. Very impressed guys 👏🏻

A very good idea changing jobs so you do not get bored or bogged down for hours on one job. Just remember to slant the roofs so the water can run off. I am so happy to see you both much happier Laura and Dan. Have a lovely week.

Great to see you maintaining the lighter mood while you tackle your various projects. Dan, you could have carried Laura over the thresh now that you have a lockable door - I feel a symbolic gesture of some sort is appropriate 😊

Love off-grid journey build process fallow whole journey glad find your Channel

Nice to finally get keys to your own palace (when it’s finished) you’ll soon be putting your bed in that there home your making for yourselves. Just a thought have you checked the fireplace works OK and the chimney if not you should lite a fire and put some damp leaves on it you’ll be able to check that the cmoke is exiting your chimney correctly and if there’s any leaks back into the barn and it would be great to check it before removing the tin roof as you may need to work up on the roof. Was nice to see you ticking a few smaller jobs off the list while still doing the pointing. You’ll soon have a bed in that there barn and you’ll be able to lock the door when you go places magic it’s all coming together. Till next week. Xx

Hello you lovely two. That's really nice to have keys to your little homestead, the path looks lovely and will indeed look great with flowerbeds! Nice little storage build as well with reclaimed wood and pallets. Have a great week!!! Cheers Bert 🙏🏻❤

Well done you two modern day pilgrims 👏👏. Those steps and entrance area just seem to say. “Welcome All” I do so enjoy your humor as you move from one project to another. Clever idea about having a specific area for the wood Dan .. so excited about all that is still to come … DurbanSA 🇿🇦

So glad to see you sticking w it. Dreams have a way of coming true in the end. God bless friends

I saw the keys and thought that meant you got the residence stuff sorted out. Hopefully that will come soon. Love all the progress! Exciting stuff!

With that lock I'd find a good hiding place in another place like your camper or outhouse in future, just in case you get locked out. 👍

It will all come together and you will have a lovely home ❤

This week’s update is just what’s required, the many jobs that are required to maintain and upgrade the homestead at its best. Your skills and confidence in front of the camera have increased 10 fold. If affordable some solar panels on the barn/home roof would be very worth while! However, I would suggest a set of directional panels that you can move throughout the day and tracks the sun for max benefit. ‘Keep the faith” and continue to look after each other.

Looking good! Can't wait for the surprise.

Good to see you both bouncing back DONT GIVE UP. 16 years ago I bought a house an land in Spain. For 2 years little happened (unregistered) Then I got a con man project manager. Then I ground to a halt. At one point I felt so sick I couldnt even come and look at it. HOWEVER 3 years ago we moved here permanantly and started really taking a shell to a home and controlling the land! Keep at it both its worth it I promise.

Looking good guys TFS best wishes Phil 🙏❤

I would have made the patio right across the front of your home to have some where to put a table and chairs to sit in the summer . But keep up the work 👍

I like the little side jobs

Great job again mixing the jobs up stops the monotomy of the same job

Looking good ...nice to see Dan building the new Snake house { log storage}🐍😂😂just need to source some meerkats to keep the snakes at bay 😉..keep you spare key under the doormat nobody will know 🤔

Howdy Laura and Dan. Wow, you guys are really moving along. Great job. The stones and entryway looks nice. I can hardly wait to see what other surprises you have. Whatever they are, I’m sure it will be amazing. It’s really great seeing you two again. Stay safe and blessings to you both.

does it not look like the middle of the patio is the middle, because you did the middle of the stone on the bottom, not the middle of the doorway, and its sticks out at the ends at different lengths? 🤔😂 I did wonder if you'd change the barn roof, it doesn't look made to last. The pathway is an inspired idea, hard work with grreat results. looking forward to the secret shist project, sounds like you have a lot of plans 👍

Hope you are getting things done inside while your water tank is filling, and you got all your seeds sown. More even heaver rain tomorrow they say, so will wait and see. Have fun in the wet. If you had some other means of contact I could give you more help when needed as done all this before.

You got the wrong lock . It’s upside down that’s why you have to turn it the other way around to lock it 😂😂. Well I guess it will confuse a potential burglar hehe

holy schist!

Thanks

Love the patio entrance with the stones. Keep up the spirit. 😊

Love the patio! So exciting now all these jobs are starting. Can't wait until the next video. Sending love 😘

❤ will done guys❤

Love watching you guys 💖. You're so funny 😂 Great work!! 👏

Lovely❤️❤️

Great progress guys.❤

Hello from Australia, Love watching your videos each week. Can understand every project you do as my wife and I lived in a shed with out 2 young children for 4 yrs while we built out house. Keep up the good work.

The IBC tote needs a cover to keep out the sunlight, sunlight = mould growth. You must be pretty sure about getting visas ? 👍😊

Lotsa nice work 🎉well done ✅

Ok being an ideas person! 😅 I had a great thought. How about building a verandah/patio across the front of your home as a second living area in summer. You could grow hops or grapes for shading in the summer months over a pergola have a lovely outdoor furniture set and a baby Q barbecue for cooking a roast or pizza in. 😊

Looks great love the stepping stones Laura looks nice just needs some nice plants along the front once your barn is finished

People should ask themselves...How did the barn roof last all these years without youtube engineers? Great success, if you have a third key keep it in truck or van or under a rock or some place as a back up lol.

Thanks for the nice video.🍀

Congratulations guys🤗💥🤩

Drill a tiny hole in the door and tie a piece of string to the inside latch because you will get locked out

Good job! It is nice to see things coming along so nicely!

Great work , best to keep it varied so yas dont get bored 💕xx

In the wood store you should have left gaps in the shelf planks to let the air circulate to dry out your logs

Hi 👋, looking 👀 good, it is a pity that you are a few hours away, I have some locks , new ones and old ones, you are now stepping in the right direction 😂, To the Door 🚪, it might be a good idea to hide 🙈 the spare key somewhere, just in case, Stay safe, keep up the great work, from the moulin,

Some great things done and some great things happening soon. Wishing you both all the best 🎉🎉

you are very luck to have each other. Btw, you are right Dan it was a betrayal

Awesome, love it❤

Dan that shelf not strong enough u should have put the under struts of shelf not flat but side on and inthe middle put 2 legs down 2 give max support a lot of weight in logs just a suggestion good luck

Another great video, will save all my cardboard for you💛

Hi guys. Laura, Liked the measure it once, then measure it twice, so professional. Dan, pallets are good for making compost bays as well and work benches. Finally started mine. Good video. You two are full of surprises. If you get bored, you start making big mistakes which means double the work. Looking forward to next week’s instalment of The Homestead. Starring Laura and Dan. ❤🫶

Hi Laura and Dan my sweet friends! I love the changes in you both. The confidence and surety in all you do and how beautiful your projects turn out is a huge blessing. Praise The Lord! Woot! The walkway and soon to be little patio look so lovely. To repurpose the stone was a great idea and keeps the land whole. Dan's log holder is so great. The area keeps getting homier and homier with every passing day. The whole lock and unlock moment had me giggling. I am happy you figured it out. Oooo what a teaser on the barn roof and repurposing it. I cannot wait to see it! I am happy you change up the work you do and not get bogged down in pointing. That is a very wise choice! I know one day, as you sit inside your home, you will reminisce about all those days and moments. The stories you will tell will be captivating. You are hard workers, blessed teachers, and givers of hope and healing. God bless you both! So much love and love in Christ! ~John Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Psalm 32:8 NKJV "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye." 1 Corinthians 2:9 NKJV But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Really enjoy your content. You're both very funny, great job

Nice work

no soy un entendido en el tema,pero creo que deberíais rebajar el nivel de la tierra alreddedor de la casa para que la casa esté más alta y el agua no se acumule en la base de las paredes.tambien creo que es importante hacer un canalón alrededor de las paredes y impermeabilizar la base de las mismas para no tener problemas de humedad en el futuro

Instead of flowers, perhaps you could plant some useful plants like rosemary & lavender etc. Things that are pretty but edible but are still pretty.

You did a great job on laying the schist....(love that word 😂) and the wood box is going to be a top addition as well. Glad you sorted the lock Laura, I'd never thought about it working backwards...I think I would have started swearing at it 😊 As usual you gave us great entertainment and a wonderful insight into life as a young couple with dreams, can't wait till the next episode 🇦🇺

Always enjoy your videos, waiting for the next one !!!!🇬🇷 🇬🇷

Don’t worry Laura. He will let you out when he gets hungry lol

I can't help but wonder if you feel, more confident about the tough, physical jobs. From this side of the camera. I see you as having grown in your dream. I'm sure difficult projects lie ahead. I'm certain you are up to the challenge. Great work! Keep going

At first glance I thought y’all had mentioned me!😳😉😂🤣😂🤣

Great video!

It's coming along nicely , good job both 👍

Great video 🇬🇧😊

It looks as if your wooden block for tamping down the gravel was also designed by the Vikings! Great work on the barn.

Love the progress Guys ❤ You're keeping us in suspense with all the secrets 😉 Keep going... Stay strong! ✨️💛🌿🕊

Hi you two!😘

LOVING THE WALKWAY, Such a great job Dan, impressive. You using the rocks and digging down so they blend in with the ground reminds me of our farm in the backwoods in my childhood. I’m so excited for you both and now keys it lock your door….well done you two, I can’t see the excitement in your eyes…

Wow your all just moving right along it’s good to hop around like you said you won’t get bored. So exciting have a great week can’t wait till next time. Be safe.❤

A cardboard roof is a fantastic idea...🤣😅😂 Its great seeing yr homestead slowly coming 2gether.

Looking Great! Well done!