Side note: the CC is turned on but it takes YT awhile to catch up and add it to the videos. I've read it can take YT up to 24hours.

I was raised by two angry alcoholics, mother being a sociopath. Needless to say a pretty miserable upbringing. Now, at 70 years of age, I watch your channel mainly to feel the warmth, caring, and love that each of you has for the others in the family.

You guys are never "boring" no matter which channel!

Aftershow or Off-Grid it doesn't matter, what ever you 2 do is AWESOME

I joined when you guys first laid the foundation. I first thought, "I wonder what this young family is going to do out here in the middle of nowhere with a beautiful piece of land." But then, as the build progressed, I saw you two interacting in the silly ways you do, and then saw your 3 adorable children. I feel in love with you guys then. Then we got to meet the animals and Ellie's interaction with them made it even better! So I'm here for you guys Wild Wonderful After Show, the house build videos are good but you guys as a family are even better. There are plenty of other house building channels I could watch, but there's only one with a family as adorable as yours to make me smile along the way :) I love you guys, keep up the great work

You guys are modern pioneers! I've never met a woman who would work that hard and see the light at the end of the tunnel. Josh, she's a keeper!

Health is the most important thing. Without that nothing else matters. Look after yourselves and your family, take care and we will watch whatever you put out whenever you upload it.

By the grace of God you have accomplished much ...... My wife and I built four houses in twenty years . I would thank God daily . Please dont forget him !

You've earned your "rest"! Love your family dynamic. Young couples could learn a lot by watching you. This is how a partnership works and marriage is indeed a partnership. It's not about what have you done for me lately, it's about how do we get this done together. Merry Christmas!

Build a tree house to the kids🙏🙏🙏I would love to watch that

There is nothing wrong with this channel. We love it for the content and fun between the two of you. Keep smiling and wondering if there is any blooper footage hehe

I’ve probably said this before, but what makes this channel so appealing is that the two of you actually read the comments and that you communicate with your viewers. So many others who are trying to do what you are doing want the huge following, but won’t take the time to acknowledge their viewers. I hope you never change who you are!

Josh: 450 words Erin: 13,950 words. Yep, you guys fit together perfectly!

I am subscribed to both channels. I love watching the construction clips. I also like watching the farm stuff.

Just me who enjoys the build stuff mixed in with their family life?

I think, most of us enjoy both channels. Get Healthy, Enjoy your efforts, Create Memories with the Kids and let the crazy world bite it... Your Friends, Family and Fans will still be here and grateful.

17:15 Erin's phrase, 'We are not the kind of person...', sums up the closeness and togetherness you have. Your 'we' is one person. It is always wonderful to watch, on both channels.

Now that winter is here, it's a natural place to rest since it will be storming more now. Peace be upon you all.

I watch both channels cause I can’t get enough! You guys don’t click bait or stretch episodes like other content creators. Keep up the good job! 👍🏼

I have been watching you guys from almost the very beginning, and I must say that I am so very proud of you and what you have accomplished. I am 61 years old and not very easily impressed anymore but you guys are my heroes. Not only have you built a beautiful home, but you've also built a beautiful family as well. From southern Middle Tennessee, stay healthy and have a very Merry Christmas, you deserve it!

I'd hate to loose your channel, i've watched since you started and fell in love with your family. At 87 I look forward to your posts regardless what it's about. Thanks from an old man Gramps.

What happened to the orange stain on bathroom marble? Did it come out?

The real joy of you guys having two channels is we,who love watching you dearly, get to see twice as much of you and your family. The interaction of your family shows all of us what a beautiful family can be. It also gives everyone an insight and feeling of what off-grid lifestyles are all about.

Erin....you take good care of yourself sweetheart. You are so loved, not only by your amazing family and other animals, but by us out here, who are inspired by everything you do.

I’ve been installing glass for 18 years you’re missing nothing by upgrading to low iron or the coating. Use rain-x

I thought everyone must be like me and just love it all :D I really enjoy both channels and thank you x

LOL the kid sneeze knocked Josh's train of thought off the rails.

I've been watching you guys since you first started building your home and have followed not just the "build" of the house but the "build" of your family too. The dynamics between you two as husband and wife and parents and kids has been a pleasure to watch. I feel privileged that you have been so open and willing to share your lives with all who want to watch. Also, I'm so happy to hear that you guys are looking to take a break of your hectic schedule and are looking forward to just enjoying one another and the life around you for a couple months. When I got married, my wife and I had dreams of a country life. We planned things out like finances, where we wanted to live, what were we expecting to do with our land, even when we were going to have our kids. We got our old country home with some land and I started to work on building out little farm. We had our two kids and we were all set to getting some animals, growing all our own food and were looking to put in wind mills and tap into the natural gas on our property. Then we were struck with a catastrophic event. My wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer after our son (second child) was born. Eight months later she passed away and suddenly I was the single father of a 5yo and a 1yo. All those dream evaporated and never came back. That was almost forty years ago. I'm not telling you this to have you feel sorry for me or bad for the kids. My kids are now happy, content adults and have families of their own. They are doing well and I'm getting ready to retire this upcoming summer and move to the Great Smokey Mountains down in Tennessee to be a wildlife photographer. So all is well. My wife and I were planning to do much of what you have accomplished but it never happened. It's important that you take the time to share and enjoy the here and now. You guys have pulled off a lot in the last couple years but you never know what's in store for you and your family down the road. I just want to pass on some advice to you as you continue to build your dream (and anyone else reading this little missive). One; as you are doing now, take time frequently to enjoy the here and now, as a couple and as a family. Two; continue to have you dreams and make them happen as you have been. The added benefit is that your kids are learning from your example in everything that you do and say. To see all your hard work come into reality and even taking part in making it happen will stay with them forever. Three; and this is the hard part, consider what needs to be done if everything goes to hell in a hand basket. This is a very uncomfortable conversation since it's about doom and gloom but it has to take place now, when the glass is half full. Not after something bad happens and the glass is half empty. We were under insured (life insurance), our medical coverage was woefully inadequate and I eventually had to declare bankruptcy and lost our house and property. With the love and support of my family and my brothers and sister in public safety I was able to get back on my feet but it took almost twenty years to happen. I know that If we had planned better the consequences would have been far less dramatic and the impacts might have been sustainable. Something to think about and act upon. I so enjoy your channel and am looking forward to seeing your next adventures. I hope that you and the kids have a Merry Christmas and a blessed, safe and Happy New Year.

With Christmas coming I'd say you've earned a good break. Just chill out.

Enjoy those kids while they're small. It's amazing how quick the kid years are gone.

I just love y'all family. The hole dynamic, the animals, the build of course, and just the channel in general!! I love both channels and will continue to support y'all. Happy holidays!!

I've heard you mention Erin's health before. I've been concerned. I wish you the best! You're in my prayers!

At one point Jeremy had to pull his frozen house coat off the wall of our RV during the winter lol. All the best to you guys, everything you said makes sense to us :)

When you are calling around for a mill, get in touch with the companies that make them and let them know you are open to sponsorship.

I like to see this channel have some of you home schooling the kids.

Praying for you and your family. You all have worked so hard, and your home is so beautiful. Plus the laundry and tool cabin. I love Bruce and your chickens and your turkeys and cats. God hears our prayers for you. Take Care, Be Safe.

1. Check your thyroid Erin💞 2. Did the stain come out of the countertop? Love the update & touching base💞

I think it's great you all are taking a pause. It's hard to recognize when you need to slow down sometimes. Good for you!

I'll follow you on any channel you have. It's like family.

You guys are the definition of hard working American patriots! Incredible family with great parents, God bless!

I really do appreciate all the time and effort you guys have put in to your channel you deserve a nice long break over the festive period. Thank you for sharing 🙏

What a great video. I adore you guys and ANYTHING you produce on either channel is so worth watching. Getting the sawmill is the smartest thing you can do. I'm happy you guys are gonna slow down a little and enjoy what you have accomplished ❤️ Erin, take good care of yourself! I will be praying all is well 🙏 As always, thank you for sharing. Best channel on KZfaq 👍

The effort you put out to build your house is remarkable. Looking forward to the decks going in, seeing the foundation work being completed and then the addition going up. Like both channels and can see why you started the second channel. Stay warm!

Good to see your going to take some time off and enjoy what you've done. Hurray for you both!!!

Bless you, Ellie!!! (heard that sweet sneeze!)

Love the stories of life in the camper, Josh on the sled, Erin hauling water. Would be worth recording a bunch of stories so you don't forget them. Rest up. Both of you.

As a retired Bath Designer, I suggest clear glass in the shower and treat the inside of the glass with Rainex to eliminated soap scum problems

I like these sit down chats. Thanks guys! Love you attitude ♥

The build stuff is great, but I love seeing your everyday life too.

Thanks Josh for the intro!!!

Be well. Be joyful. Be at peace. Enjoy all the comfort that you so richly deserve. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey.

Bravo! I am not able to imagine how grueling the process has been. May God bless you more and more.

Just love watching all of you on either channel. Thanks for sharing this. God Bless.

How did the bathroom countertop come out? Stain or no stain? 🤔. You two complete each other. Love how you guys finish each other’s sentences.

I like it all. Just keep up the good vibes and continue loving each other.

You guys are so inspiring!! The way you look out for each other makes me feel blessed.❤️

Love the show!!!!! 2 GREAT people, with a reason for each other, and your kids!

We understand. The first house we built while both of is were working fulltime. Everyday after work, all weekend, all vacation and holidays for two years. Finally we said we have to take a break and jetted off to Vegas for a couple of weeks. Came back and finished mostly in a few more months. However, we put a scratch coat of stucco on the bottom of our two story house. We didn’t put the finish coat on until 8 years later when we sold the place. Finish the while project before you start the new build! The second time we built, the kids were gone so I borrowed the neighbors occasionally and did some part time work with FEMA while we were building so it took two years to build an 880 sq ft home. You guys are doing it right. We enjoy the channels and wait faithfully for your updates.

Check out "out of the woods" and "outdoor with the morgans" for some ideas on the sawmill. I think it would be a wise move. Best of luck on the future builds. PS-we will watch just about anything you post. You and your family are amazing and we want to see where this all goes in the future.

I love the build, the farm, and everything! Keep you the good work. The house is absolutely gorgeous. 😊 You are both such good troupers.

Have a relaxing Christmas you guys... your channels have kept us sane this dreadful year.❣️

We Loved Josh's sled story my wife and kids laughed and said that's totally something I would do! Maybe it's a sparky thing!

SO glad you are taking a breather for a bit, and this is a good time of year to do it. Thanks for the update, family!

Thank you for your honest, informative video of what’s left and what’s to come. Erin, take care of yourself and praying that all is well. Y’all are a special family and the love between the two of you is inspiring.

Thanks for the update. Enjoy the holidays!

So happy that you are really enjoying your hard work! Amazing couple!

By all means, take a break on the build, you deserve it, the house is beautiful!!! Not only that, but you are also raising some really awesome children who have adapted to off-grid living rather nicely; animals who love you and want to get on camera every chance they can get; and a great fan club from all over the world that really loves and respects you. You've done an incredible job, anybody else would have just giving up. Josh and Erin, you two are just the best, don't ever forget that. Take care ❤

I love how one starts a conversation and the other finishes. You always seem to be on the same page. It's great seeing couples like you two.

Love your videos, both of them and look forward to many more, excited about what y’all will be building next. Merry Christmas and a very happy new year.

I love both your channels, it's great to see the smaller things as well as the big builds. I love what you have done with the place. It is such a pleasure to watch, thanks very much for sharing it all.

It's exciting the possibility that property has for development. The house is only the beginning. Thanks for sharing. Your house is incredible!

You are derfinitedly not whiners! I congratulate you both on what you have achieved as well as being good and loving parents. Here's to Phase Two of the house construction. I look forward to following along.

I love those stories of the 1st year. You will look back at those years and really appreciate it even more in 10 years.

I hope the break helps. I love following both sides, it's so inspirational. I can't wait to start our own journey.

I love watching what-ever you put out on video !!! Take care and stay safe ....

Love your tenacious attitude and insight into what you need. Take a break, and what better way, but with family. Hugs to you all.

I just like watching your channels, doesn't matter what the content, it has been entertaining and educational.

Josh, you kill me. "Yeah. What else?" "Yep, what else?" LOL just going with the flow.

Hey Josh and Erin, What the HECK happened to the bathroom sink stain ??

I love how your family endures. Great content as always!!

Thanks for the update. Love both your channels! Relax and enjoy! Look forward to upcoming projects. You Rock !!!

I love both channels they bring a smile to an old man take care be safe love to you all from Liverpool England

...good one, stay safe and enjoy..

Im glad that you guys are taking some time off to relax and recoup. Its important.

You are a WONDERFUL family! I'm so grateful that i found BOTH channels. God bless and rest up.

I am interested in the farming and cooking as well as the building.

next project....huge barn :-) love you guys, happy holidays

You two are incredible. I have watched since you guys had 2000 subs and you have came so far. You both deserve all you have . Now and to come. Happy Holidays.

I was so stoked to hear about the big build in spring. We'll be here waiting for both of you exceptional human beings with bells on for you. Thank you so much for letting letting us vicariously live through you.

Adversity builds character and it takes a special kind of person to sacrifice and endure hardships but the payoff is huge.

You guys seem like good people and that’s why I watch~~

Great episode! The insight to your plan makes sense! Don't change a thing in the direction you are going. What a wonderful life you have for you and your awesome family!

I'm so glad you are winding down; breathing easier and reflecting on what you have done. Such an undertaking being parents and trying to get outta a RV. And the sawmill is truly the way!

I'm looking forward to the future sawmill videos! For some reason I find it mesmerizing watching wood slabs getting cut out of felled trees!

We need a Josh Builds Dream Workshop Channel!!!

Much much love and appreciation to both of your strength for your family and each other and falling your dream.

You guys have come a long way. Love your videos. Very beautiful home. God bless you and your family.

Sit back, take a breather, and enjoy the fruits of your hard work!

Your build channel is not boring I really like it. Stay safe God bless and have A Merry Christmas!!

I love you all so much more to know all the struggles and your sacrifices to get to the place you're at now!!