I love the mentality of USE IT UP, WEAR IT OUT, MAKE IT DO, OR DO WITHOUT… the two of you are doing an excellent job. Thanks for sharing your lives with us!

just so you know I LOVE WHEN YOU HAVE MULTIPLE VIDEOS IN THEWEEK your content makes me so happy in the middle of the week when KZfaq is a desert !!!

3:30 we really like the fact that you post two videos a week whenever possible !! You are our favorite KZfaq channel !! Keep up the great work . 😊

Katie you are really doing a great job with Greg on the build.

Love how the goats go for a walk with you & the dogs ❤

The more I watch your channel the more concerned I get when you use that folding table for your power tools to process wood. With your access to trees that can be processed into boards and timbers, I would like to see you build a portable heavy duty workbench with your table saw, planer, and stationary power tools securely attached.This workbench could be moved around with the forks on your tractor to wherever you need it. When not in use, it could be covered up or moved back into your barn.

One thing you could consider is to pressure wash the inside of the container really well. Either paint the tank black or cover it with 6mil poly to prevent UV rays from entering the poly tank. Put a fine screen over opening to keep out bugs . Furthermore put a filter on the bottom tap and a solar pump to recirculate to water back into the tank. A charcoal filter and a sediment filter would also help. Just one more " little" job.

That nail gun has an orfiz near the trigger that is plastic. Over time and dirty air that orfiz wears out which diminishes the air pressure, thus does not sink the nail.

We used an old garage door opener to make an automatic door for our chicken coop. You can open and close it using a remote control. Also, we made our own shiplap siding using our sawmill and built a 9x13 chicken coop completely with lumber off our mill. We've used the homemade siding for other outbuildings also.

Look for a depth setting at the firing end of the nail gun. If there is the option to turn it up there should be something there that would give that impression. It may be hidden below some casing? Alternatively, try looking up the manual online.

I never comment But, If you notice your water line is "what color" Black. If you paint things black the algae can not grow. I fought with a white plastic chicken water bucket for awhile .Finally painted the white tank black and the algae problems went away. I watch every one of your videos. Best regards

To prevent algae in a ibc tote paint the outside of the tank black. No light will get in and prevent it from growing. It helps to scuff the outside of the tank with some sandpaper first so the paint sticks to the plastic.

You did it again. Made this old man from Arkansas green with envy. Love the different kinds of siding. Once get permanent piping buried underground you will have all the water needed. Wish had way to raise funds for that.

We painted our ibc with black industrial paint that fixed our algae issue

😁 Katie's smile when you installed the outside light 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

Never ending quest for the most essential element - water. The barn is coming along. Junipers herding instincts are just not to be denied. No matter how much you tell her to be nice she has to be the boss. Thanks for the video.

Hey Greg and Katie, use “Dynema” cord/rope on your small engines it’s as strong as steel used on sailboats. It isn’t cheap but it’s worth I!

Cover tote with a dark cover to prevent algae from growing.

Lmao. We have keep Mis Katie Happy

@ 2:40 Greg and his big 20 OZ hammer always make me laugh LROTF

I am always impressed with your patience when it come to fixing what ever needs attention. I always enjoy your videos.

Enjoyed watching,keep going until the job is done😅🌷🌻🇺🇸

Undo the 2 cross bars on the top of the IBC. When they are removed it is a simple matter to just slide the tank out from the frame. Get some bleach water solution and pour it into the tank. I would think about 10 gallons would do the trick. Pour it in and roll the tub around like a giant dice to spread the bleach solution around. Pour it out off to the side somewhere and rinse it out. Turn it upside down so it can drain. When it has dried, paint it black with paint, not spray paint as it could come off. Just make sure to use a paint/primer combo. Do 2 coats. When it's dry put it back in the frame. You can add an adaptor cap to receive an incoming hose or pipe so you have a closed system.

For the use-case, an ultra-capacitor might be a better choice than a battery, since it will be fine with being charged and then fully discharged every day ... a battery will not last long in that environment - even a leisure battery.

No fear of bears. I see the inner strength that this "off grid life" has given you both. Fearless is a pretty good way to go through this life together. Keep on keepin' on!

Katie must be the goat whisperer! There needs to be a photo of the goats following Katie, to hang in your home! TOO CUTE❣️✌️💓

At the very least, cover the IBC tote with a tarp to prevent light from constantly hitting it. The ultimate would be to paint it black or metallic silver

Good Morning They need a black tank so it doesn't grow algae. Memories from Spain

You can buy (sorry) uv tote covers, which would eliminate the gunge in your tote.

I can tell how much you care and love each other. Just remember to take time separately . As you are together 24/7, we can get on each other's nerves. It's only natural, but pick your battles wisely and never ever say anything you can't take back. Love isn't saying hurtful things to each other. Always praise each they say you have a great ( I know your not married) marriage if you can work through thing's that could tear a marriage apart but make you stronger. That's someone and something to work together. I see that between the two of you. All the love between you is absolutely amazing, and you're blessed. If one of you gets upset at each other or something. Walk away and come back and talk after you're cooled off. I love the way Greg pretends to ride the goats. Then he runs around and spins and goats do it. Just being silly that's what life is about!You two make me laugh and happy. I don't blame either of you, not wanting to have kids! Times have changed and sohave kids and the cost of living . Tell Greg not to be such a risk taker. Katie would be lost without you. One thing I wonder is how old Katie is? We know Greg's age. I can't get enough of your videos! Stay safe and blessed always! Oh yeah, remember to say sorry to each, even if you don’t think you have to. Saves and keeps love going.

As you mill your own lumber, might I suggest that future projects might incorporate board and batten siding you can mill yourselves. We used if for our whole house from a local Amish sawyer. It was super easy to install, cheap and looks great. And it will remain just fine for decades as long as you use strapping to keep it off the unfinished wall surface. If it can drain and dry, it won't rot.

I don't know if you were too young back in the 1998 1999 1997 that's when I used to own the coffee shop specialty coffee shop in town where all the teenagers used to hang out it was called Raggles End Bistro

Love the look of the wood and blue siding

You guys are so brave to be walking through all the overgrowth with bears around. Take care of yourselves. Cheers from down under. 🇦🇺🦘

Oh man, now the suspense will be killing me till the weekend to see what the issue was with the water! lol, The barn looks GREAT with the alternating "Blue/brown" of the siding. I didn't think I'd like it, but figured "Eh, it's a barn!" Then, I saw how it came together and loved it! :-) Nice work, as always, you two!

I still think rainwater catchment would be a good water solution there. Especially with all the new roof area you have added. Always enjoy your videos.

Barn is looking great Greg and Katie

its been a busy time getting things fixed. Hope the water situation works its way out. Maybe keep a spare inverter around?

Love watching you two with all your kids out walking and having fun. When r the baby goats due?

I love the barn colors. You have done a great job and it will be awesome to separate the animals. Hugs from Santa Barbara 🙏👏🌹🍷😘🤗🐐😎

And keep the container dry during winter will also help to prevent algae growth

Well the different woods/colors on the barn break up a very long wall and make it interesting. You've done a nice job of keeping a pattern and it looks nice and you've used what you had instead of buying more stuff. Great job.

you are in my top 5 KZfaq channels great content !

To Katie: look up Bi-Facial (front n back.. so when itstall on a tin/white painted roof.. the light fall on the tin/paint makes the panels facing the tin/paint make electricity) N-Type Solar Panels that can work in Night moon light and even in cloudy days... it will be expensive but.. its worth it... they are also are water/dust/hail proof.

Old denim blue and soft browns are my favorite color combo! Sweet bRn, pleasing to the eyes🤗

A bare tank like that will turn stored water into algae pretty quick. Get a can of black paint and cover the whole white part with black. I initially pulled the tank out of the frame and double-wrapped the tank like a giant Christmas present then put it back in the frame. They make intake pipe filters for tanks just like this. Get a weed-wacker and make a trail. You don't want to surprise a bear in a place like that. You will be mauled and or eaten.

Years ago my dads house used to have I think it was one inch or 1 1/2 inch rough cut seater three boards up or four boards up on the bottom of his house all the way round it then they changed it and took it off and I used some of that on one side of my shop it goes all the way up the whole side and there's been dirt up against that one the neighbors side about 3 feet high and that stuff still hasn't brought it it still looks good on the inside that stuff is amazing wendy it was painted on the one side brown and pink there was pink paint in it too I wouldn't know what would make my dad paint his bottom of his host pink maybe to make bum happy I guess which they would always happy best parents ever mom died pretty young mostly because a Crappy doctors

Barn is going to be awesome. A dry place for tools and to work will be great.

Never cover the nails on beveled siding, further never nail two together. It's a barn so no big deal, there is a prescribed method to hanging cedar siding on a house. It is going to look neat with the contrast.

I think the different colors on the barn look really good. Great idea putting wood trim instead of dealing with changing blades and cutting the other boards.

I LOVE the wood siding you added! I want to compliment both of you on how you “handle” your money! So many young couples overspent, and us retirees, but you have a goal of building and improving your homestead so you concentrate on that. I think your intro to the videos is wonderful and inviting new subscribers, so whoever is doing that is doing a great job! Looking forward to the next….

Don't worry, be happy. Everything's gonna be alright 🎶

Schleem? That’s a new word to us lol It’s like slime and scum mixed together? Your climate creates so much lush vegetation! It’s beautiful 😻 What a different summer we are having compared to last years hot summer

The combination looks great together! Something you'd pay an architect or designer big $$ to do.

Cheers and hugz From The Yukon Territory and purrz from Bob-0-Lynx 😊❤😊

Try and make the pullrope as long as possible when you pull it to start you are not at the end of the line to rip it off by accident even if you pull it as far as your hands can there is still a turn on it

The goats were clearly enjoying themselves a lot! Thanks for sharing.

Im not a BIG fan of Rigid products. I finally got rid of my ridgid crap and bought Milwaukee tools.. I always appreciate your videos and look forward to your next one. Its been a fun ride watching you both since the beginning.. I admire your hard work.

Katie, I always try to help my 2 favorite homesteaders out if I can, I don't know for sure what size doors you are looking for but you can buy large dog automatic doors, I believe that's what another homesteader uses for their goats

Rear wall looks great, the shade of blue looks old too. Great job!!

The wood looks awesome with the cement siding guys. Awesome choice ✌️😎

Wood siding is not typically blind nailed as it tends to cup or curl away from the building.

Nice two hard working folks getting things accomplished around their off grid homestead

Hi Katie and Greg. It was nice seeing you again and spending some time with you two, the dogs and the goats today. It was very enjoyable. I hope the sun comes out soon and your up and pumping again. The new barn is really coming along and looking great! Nice work Katie and Greg. Have a great week. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

Hi This Off Grid Life & it's is Randy and i like yours Video is Cool & Thanks This Off Grid Life & Friends Randy

Good luck with getting your water 🤞.

You definitely need to get a rain collection barrel or three and get some sort of troughing on the roofs so you get more water. Forecast is drought all summer. You'll need the extra water for the animals and your own use. High temperature for weekend is 25°+.

That wood trim at the top of the cement board looks good. Alan

you can get tablets for Purifying the water ....but mould not sure of

You could paint that wood gray and not really notice the difference....

Greg and Katie the barn/ work shop is looking good, great idea using the cedar wood it looks good❤️🇨🇦

If you use the ram pump to a tank it will only draw as much as you use. No waste. Any east gets diverted back to the creek.

The barn is looking really good, I like the combination of the blue and wood siding x

I absolutely love your videos ! I started watching around a year ago. So I've even went back to watching the older clips.

Greg and Katie, you both lead busy lives. Your productivity and innovation will improve the outcomes that you are working for.

I stopped working to enjoy your video. Well, I better get back at it. Waiting impatiently for the next ep.

Hello you two! Why don't you drill a well in front of your house? That would save you a lot of work! Greetings from Germany. Black Forest.👍

At 4.03 min the wooden board cracked because of nail gunning! That's what always happens when someone is nailing wood instead of screwing it down.

I love the wood siding use where you off set the cement use.

Looking good. I love the wood on the barn.

Nail malfunctions happen… However, I would ditch the Ridged tools and get more contractor grade tools. You guys use them enough, don’t make life harder on yourselves!✌️

Howdy from New Hampshire…👋 Thanks for Sharing another adventure with us.. Really enjoyed them. Cheers

Hello from Thunder Bay, Ontario

I can't believe how good that looks 😍

The staggered siding looks nice. Good move on the wood trim over the cement siding.

The wood looks really good on the barn 👍🏻😊

I've been watching you two for a year. Just want to say hello!

Hope the weather brightens up for your water supply. The barn shop looks great!

LOL - always leave them wanting more....nice!! Awesome teamwork.

Your resourcefulness in crafting an off-grid summer water system from materials found around your property is truly commendable. This ingenuity not only ensures self-sufficiency but also showcases your commitment to sustainable living practices, inspiring others to find innovative solutions to environmental challenges. And I Am Floating Village Life

Doing the wood was the best idea yet. looks like it was meant to be there. Sometimes the better things are stumbled upon and not planned. Pays tribute to the old structure that was there first. You guys don't know how good that really looks. Have you tried to use some kind of hot pepper powder mixed with Vaseline on the black waterlines to keep the bears from chewing on the hoses? It's used as a deterrent and will not harm them but it will make them think twice before chewing ..... them. I've used it on woodpecker holes, garbage cans (dogs), invasive ants it really seems to work and it is cheap. I also would feel sorry for bear rear ends! After passing some of that mixture they sure would make trenches in the forest scooting on the ground when that stuff starts to burn. Seriously, Me southern AZ. (USA)

Barn is looking great 👍 👌

barns looking good like the two videos a week looking forward to the next one 🙃

That siding looks so great! Excellent use of materials.

A suggestion concerning the IBC and algae is to paint or cover it in black this should reduce the growth.

Could you make a cone shaped hat/lid for that blue drum? Maybe it would keep leaves and bird droppings out of your water? Would shed snow too....

@ 7:45 Katie's new carrier DOG TRAINER maybe for the circus or agility courses

The barn is looking great. Hope you get your water system figured out .

With the IBC tote, if you paint it black (Block UV) it shouldn't get so slimy. With water supplies, sunlight is your enemy.

The barns goin to look awesome with the cider and blue. I wound do the end in the cider save the blue to do what you did in the back!! Keep them videos coming always awsome to see!!! Stay safe!