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Honest Look at Living Off Grid | Full Cabin and Property Tour

by Simple Living Alaska

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Published 6 Mar 2023

The last 4 years here in Alaska have been one heck of a ride! We show you how our cabin is set up for off grid living and take a tour of the property. We appreciate you tagging along for our Alaskan adventure 😀 Thank you for watching and supporting our channel! 💙 - Eric & Arielle 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝑨𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞! 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲: ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇ https://www.createphotocalendars.com/Store/2023+ Alaska+Calendar-6037438885 (っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐭𝐬𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐢𝐞 𝐃𝐲𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞: ♥ https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleLivingAKTieDye Visit our Amazon store to see the products we use and recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/simplelivingalaska Our Amazon affiliate link if you wish to support our channel: https://amzn.to/2Xi9CvE Products shown in this video: Dog Beds: https://amzn.to/3JhYINT Hammock: https://amzn.to/3IRvx2G Camplux Water Heater: https://amzn.to/3L0CVvg RV Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3IKr8hK 12 Volt Water Pump: https://amzn.to/3mvtx8A Rechargeable Shower Head: https://amzn.to/3YqnRKt Water Jug: https://amzn.to/3Ka4PV1 Portable Washer Spin Dryer: https://amzn.to/3ZIMYsZ Xantrex Inverter: https://amzn.to/3ZJ9KRG Midnite Kid Charge Controller: https://amzn.to/3miOEuM 12 Volt Switch Panel: https://amzn.to/3ZJ9VMQ Vent Free Propane Heater: https://amzn.to/3kM5O3H Olight Seeker 2: https://amzn.to/3mn8AN7 Olight Perun Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3muaHij Princeton Tec Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3YhNBIU Yeti Goal Zero 150: https://amzn.to/3KZp20n Electric Fence Charger: https://amzn.to/3LgvkJl Electric Fence Poly Wire: https://amzn.to/41L8gYN 10 Watt Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/3EU0q5p Don't want to miss an episode? You can 🅢🅤🅑🅢🅒🅡🅘🅑🅔 here: /c/SimpleLivingAlaska Our most popular playlist: /watch/NE66stTdm8DJMu6WwoZhbBzz4MBsTzd5LP=tsil&Ap1F4mcsy34s6 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚 - 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘: https://www.facebook.com/SimpleLivingAlaska 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚: https://www.instagram.com/simplelivingalaska/ We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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@SimpleLivingAlaskalast year Living off grid in alaska has taught us too many invaluable lessons to count. We are delighted to share an inside look at our cabin and walk around the we are tremendously grateful for the amazing viewers out there and have been humbled to share our experiences with you on this wild journey.
thank you for watching!
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@afishingmagicianlast year Only four years. Seems like i have been watching your channel forever. Amazing how quickly you both adapted to that small cabin and made a life for your selves. You are an inspiration to your generation! 49
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@wildtimberfarmlast year Absolutely love this tour, i love that you guys keep things as simple, organized andas possible. The pride in your property and lifestyle is so recognizable! Can' t wait to see what you guys create on the new property!. ...Expand 57
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@emmacurwen8416last year I live in the uk, in a brick built house and only camp in a tent in the summer, yet, i literally feel like i could move to alaska tomorrow and know how . ...Expand 55
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@KB4TAD-Radio4 months ago Have you thought about cutting a 3 hole in the corner of the floor near your inverter, putting pvc pipe there and run that into your insulated battery b . ...Expand 1
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@lisagrafton2529last year You two have tripled the value of your cabin, or more! To look back at all you' ve accomplished over the past 4 years, you should be very proud! All . ...Expand 51
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@jameskotsch8271last year Instead of a mudroom, you could build a 3 season-closed porch. Just think, more storage, more wood available on the porch, kick snow off shoes on the porch, . ...Expand 463
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@nancyschmied24407 months ago Youre in alaska off grid and im in missouri on grid but yet my living situation is very similar to yours. We bought two sheds to convert to a home for . ...Expand 1
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@judylemieux6696last year 381 videos! You' ll be at 400 in no time!
i peeked back at some of your old videos. My! How things have changed!
upgraded cabin, well what once was a messy lot with a not quite finished plain little cabin is now a beautiful and productive homestead. ...Expand 1
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@aleksandraostrowska9095last year I' m definitely a countryside person, but i have to say, it would be difficult for me to give up my bathroom and reliable electricity. I have so much . ...Expand 76
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@bill_up_northlast year One of your best videos. Your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me. That property is like an alaskan paradise imo. It takes a perfect team/couple to do all . ...Expand 12
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@Billsfan2012last year You know moving to the new property is like a new channel will be formed. Especially from all the knowledge you have made from living in alaska to date. . ...Expand 24
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@topguncg47last year You guys bring joy to my life as i live vicariously through your energy and love for each other. Just so you guys know, you are the first vlog i look for . ...Expand 305
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@okiejammer2736last year Your creative talents in all things are awesome, kids. But gosh. The creativity in your videos is just profound. No words. No wonder you' re on full throttle toward a million subscribers. Well done. 2
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@MarthaMajoritylast year Recently found your channel. I love the photography! When its along with the beautiful music you play it is perfect. Thanks for sharing your life. 1
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@nod55106last year This is the video i' ve been waiting for. Wonderful summary of your approach to alaskan living. 1
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@net9925last year Just wow, because, i never thought i would see the day when i would find generators or snow blowing interesting. I am 70 year old woman living in southern . ...Expand 11
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@melodymills5432last year It' s been a joy watching you two as you' ve put up all the buildings on your property. I' m amazed at your ingenuity and hard work. 65
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@scubahealerlast year I' m off grid for almost 30 yrs. I have a well with a solar pump. I use the hose method but fill 5 gal jugs. I' m finally getting a real holding tank for inside! 1
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@ck7863last year When cleaning the glass on your wood stove, you can get a wet paper towel or cloth and dip it into the ashes from your fires and clean the glass with the . ...Expand 1
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@staceyhazelett2397last year You have made your own way here, there and everywhere! I love your channel, and i love you two! So much energy and love for your life and the adventures you take us along for, blessed to be a part of it all. 5
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@southwestrurallifelast year Thanks for the behind the scenes look. It been great to see the progress since you moved there. 1
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@amyh5508last year I was born and raised like this. That is why i can relate! Small home but cozy, you two knows how to improvise, grow food as much as you can, forage, fi . ...Expand 13
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@StandYourGroundHomesteadlast year You guys are life goals for me and my husband! We will be moving off grid in about a year, so excited! Your videos give us so much motivation! 53
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@annstewart1983last year You know that could serve as a great ad for your property if you wanted to sell. I admire and respect you guys for stating clearly all the pros and cons . ...Expand 6
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@TimGriesslast year Buy a cardboard shredder, remove the tape and labels, and put all your shredded cardboard in compost pile or around plants. 1
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@lauragiacobbe7334last year Hi ariel and eric. I want you to know how much i love your program. I totally support and agree with your way of life. I didn' t know about you until . ...Expand 2
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@EvelynCox-ho8nplast year Self reliance and freedom go hand in hand. We enjoy your videos. Thanks for letting us join you in your journey. 1
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@hoppas77last year You two are still my favorite peeps on youtube! And you both inspire me. Thank you for all that you share and teach us. 2
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@SJC49last year Interesting to see the behind the scenes tour. When you do your regular shows everything seems so easy but obviously its a little more complicated managing the challenges of off grid life. Thanks so much for the tour. 24
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@claudiademoss6040last year As soon as you opened this video, i thought it was a " real estate tour" in preparation for a potential sale. The best thing about it is that you didn' t sugar coat anything. You guys are awesome! 1
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@RiverPlaidlast year You two are so cool. Thank you for sharing your journey. 1
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@janetkoball449 months ago A really complete video of your 3 1/2 acre place. I really enjoyed the whole tour and explanations. See you on your next one. 1
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@nicoletierheimer3546last year Been watching you from beginning! Love your progress! 1
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@dinahquillen9380last year The appeal of you two is that you are so positive and very easy on the eyes. Loved seeing pepper, bo and my handsome guy bandit. Thank you for the tour, can' t wait for the move to the new home. 3
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@jjallie18last year The planning and ingenuity is really impressive! I love that you both just tackle whatever issue arises with a positive approach and just fix it to make . ...Expand 36
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@user-et6bh2zb5glast year You two have a lot of zest for lifeand it shows, bless you both and enjoy your times, be happy, i' m envious!
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@sgrvtl7183last year Absolutely the bestof all the improvements you two have done to enhance your property! Good job, great selling points! 1
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@offgridhomesteadingmcgarve1494last year What a beautiful life you have created for your selfs. Lovely place.
have a wonderful week you two. 2
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@user-ju7wy7oc6x3 months ago I loved watching you guys! It' s been a while, great to see you again.
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@jimh5408last year Many of today' s young generation could learn a valuable lesson from this young couple. They have certainly stayed true to their channel, love watching their videos. 2
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@jimmyandlindamagner6716last year What a great property tour! If you haven' t sold this property yet, what a great way to show it to potential buyers! 23
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@Pharphettelast year The way eric looks at ariel - there is so much love there. 2
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@icybarlast year This was so interesting to watch, and fun too. The two of you are ace at this, you come over so relaxed and just all-round competent at everything you tackle. Cant wait to watch your move to the new property! 5
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@Michael-rz7iclast year I have been with you guys since the move from the lower 48 and it has been such a journey. Your place really has a nice working order for everything & . ...Expand 4
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@sashcraft51last year Im not sure i would enjoy it but you two make it look easy. Yall are so suited to alaska life. 4
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@annaflanigan21436 months ago Welcome to alaska, it' s good to see youngsters moving here.
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@straubdavid9last year Thanks for the grand tour. Keeping things as simple as possible allows you more time to live and not have extraneous things bite into your time. Generations . ...Expand 2
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@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawnlast year Thank you for making us feel like family. Best of luck to you guys as you prep for the big move-we can' t wait tag along! 52
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@JeLLoH1000last year Ive been watching you grow since the first month you moved to alaska. Your property has grown beautifully over the years and i love how you made this s thanks for always liking my comments even with all the growth over the years. You have taught me so much about gardening < 3
love from washington state. ...Expand 2
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@sarahblair2462last year I feel like i know both of you. Teleporting is the best! 1
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@emppulinalast year I don' t know if you use this already, but you can spread a little bit of wood ash on top of the snow in the garden, to make it melt faster in the spring. this is one of those old wives advices (at least my granny used it and propably generations before her) and it really works. You don' t need a lot of ash on top of the snow, to make it a little dirty and accelerate its melting speed a lot. The pure white snow reflects the spring sun heat away, while the dirty snow catches the heat and melts so fast. ...Expand 4
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@angelamarie4137last year Showing us your home and property and explaining your life (and all your planning and decisions) to us really illustrates how much hard work goes into . ...Expand 1
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@dawnmancell2330last year Kids i' m from kahoka missouri i love your videos. The beauty of your home off the grid. 1
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@jlynn473last year Y' all are living your best lives. I' m so thankful y' all are sharing the ride with the rest of us. Keep on living on! 20
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@isabelladavis1363last year My hats off to you both you made everything work the older i get the more i realize things we really dont need! I like that portable power source and id="hidden33" heaven knows a wash machine is an absolute i average two loads a day here with four of us working and three are out doorsthank you for sharing your real world beautifully refreshing and mercy the hard work you both doblessings wished. ...Expand
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@sreid9740last year Really enjoyed the rundown on the homestead - it' s so impressive what you' ve accomplished in a relatively short time! The improvements have such . ...Expand 7
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@smithfamilyhomestead1515last year This video is what i needed, i had part of my property cleared and needed a layout. I found it here. Thank you! Nice to alaska' s #1 dog!
cheers from the great state of arkansas! 1
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@elsienorback7689last year I agree, hammock sleeping is awesome. I slept in a hammock for three weeks in sumbawa, indonesia and it was awesome.
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@sandyperreault9326last year I think the greatest learning experience was the ability for you both to work together with love, joy, agree to disagree, cook, and just being able to look toward the future. 26
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@myreasonforlife.95115 months ago Eric and ariel i' ve seen y' all since u started and everything you' ve both done had my attention and enjoyed, y' all came a long way from yr initial move. Glad to see yr still doing well.
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@jeanhecker4533last year Suggestion for your orchard. Since your trees are dwarf varieties, consider making a structure with an a frame roof, with removable covering. Tarps maybe. . ...Expand 4
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@ssarog1last year You did a great job of condensing your life in alaska. I have enjoyed all you videos some three times. I love to see you both work and play. 2
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@jae878last year Thx for sharing. My wife and i always enjoy watching your videos and learning about life in alaska.
i wanted to share a trick i learned last winter. thx again. ...Expand 1
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@MissyKay_last year I love the way he looks at you when you' re talking. 1
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@juliesutton4551last year I cant wait to see the improvements yall will be making on the new property! 24
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@natedog4278last year My family and i are moving up in april can' t wait! Love your channel! 1
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@artport7last year Such a cool but simple set up. You guys are amazing. My favorite videos from your channel are the gardening and fishing. I am old now but i always id="hidden40" loved to fish. Never got to go fishing in alaska until now. When i get to go with you. Thank you for sharing your awesome adventures. These will be memories that will last you a couple of lifetimes!. ...Expand 1
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@curtisblair7618last year Awesome video. You two work so hard there. Its great to see you always. I know come spring time you are going to be sooo busy with that move. 1
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@thetraveler5798last year Wow howflies!
best wishes on your new house.
bou and bandit such beautiful and healthy companions+ pepper.
you have done an amazing job!
no to mention making me at times very hungry
and on a place i would truly enjoy living @!
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@kmm9508last year I am a georgia girl through and through and half the time i have to turn on a heater just to watch you guys but it is so worth it! My husband spent 20 . ...Expand
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@MetaView7last year I remember following you at your old homestead. I thought life was idyllic, and out of the blue, you dropped the bombshell that you are pulling up the . ...Expand 17
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@harionfire4 months ago If you want to save some money on cleaner for the stove glass, get a damp/wet rag, dip it in the ash in the stove and rub it on the glass. It' s crazy but seems to work!
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@ronaldkaipio8324last year Keep pushing on, your doing great, i like the idea of a mudroom it would help a lot. The additions off the shipping container are great too, take care and good luck. 1
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@macdonaldbrian8843last year I have watched you both for years. I have been waiting for this video. It answered a lot of questions that i had. Thank you for sharing. 1
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@carlosfernandes7677last year It' s a good example that nothing beats honest work. Thanks for sharing.
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@deborahmoczygemba3026last year Y' all are such a joy to watch thank you for sharing your world and experiences. 14
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@U.S.ArmyVeteranlast year I love you guys, you are a true inspiration! You two seem to mesh so well together out there as a couple and as a team. Thank you for letting us experience a part of your life and the way you do things! 2
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@lesliepyne6670last year I' ve been watching you guys for going on two years now and i' m so happy you did an updatedof your property and process reducing your footprint! Thanks so much for making such quality educational content. ...Expand 1
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@Landbodysoullast year This place is awesome. I love the garden the most. Can' t wait to see how you guys garden at the next place. Thanks for sharing your life with us and being such an inspiration. 2
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@ernavooys3060last year I honestly believe eric had a little tear in his eyes when ariel said hanging out with him is her favourite thing love from me from holland, you are my favourite thing!
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@wendyd1013last year It' s been incredible watching your progress! Can' t wait to see all you accomplish on the new property. 6
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@LyndaMargaretlast year I have watched this video for less than a minute, and i already know i will watch this multiple times. I live on an island just off the east coast of australia . ...Expand 8
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@jessicafinnell7713last year My uncle started sleeping in a hammock while camping and at hunting camp. He even bought a full body insulated body suit he slept in inside his down sleeping i was waking up with back pain and memory foam mattresses make me sweat like crazy. I read a japanese shikibuton was good for backs, especially if you' re a side or stomach sleeper. I bought one five years ago and got a two inch bamboo topper and both my husband and i sleep so good. No more back pain when i wake up and no more waking up on fire memory foam!. ...Expand
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@cmahesselast year Thank you so much for sharing! Love the cabin & all the neat systems youve found that work for you. Sleepy senior dogs are the absolute best miss mine.
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@terrinewell3044last year Thank you for the tour! I can' t wait to see what you do on the new property with your increased knowledge and experience. I' m anticipating a much . ...Expand 2
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@erikabritton5341last year I can' t wait to watch you guys start over at the new cabin! I really enjoy watching you both, so creative and hard working. Thanks for being you and keeping it as real as can be! 1
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@russellwatters5891last year Honestly, ya' ll have been rocking it as long as i' ve been watching you, almost 3 years. Your food oriented videos, fishing, hunting, cabins, etc . ...Expand 6
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@jbf-ch1ttlast year It' s been awesome watching you experience and grow during your 1st 4 years. So exciting waiting to see your future plans come to life on your new journey. 2
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@PatBoyd59last year It has been great watching you both build up this property and thank you for filling us in on how things have worked out for you. Looking forward to the new property and seeing what you have planned for that place. 2
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@katrinehansen33623 months ago My son made me a string opreratet ringer so happy for it live in a small apartment and do a lot of handwasch.
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@kingscairn7 months ago An outdoors kitchen for canning, cooking in summer etc - a brick, wood burning oven / stove would probably be the cats meow.
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@sandielefant8258last year I mean! Can i just say how proud i am of you! 4 years. Dude (was going to say a different word) you guys are making it look easy, yet i know it isn' t. . ...Expand 1
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@myrlelembicz6364last year This is by far the best video you have put out. For those of use who have followed you from the start, we remember all the videos in between. Im sorry . ...Expand 5
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@rarted5708last year Lmao Eric creepin on Arielle and the chickens in his welding hood at 1
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@darlenehoover6577last year Love your place. And your cabinets are just fine. They do what you need them to.
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@mindiecate9524last year Another great video! You guys just are living your best lives and i' m so happy and honored you share it with all of us! 1