This is more impressive and commendable than any of the "youtube famous" house tours. This is something you can be genuinely proud of.

@nleli8387

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@dragonsofthunder

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@dragonsofthunder

2 жыл бұрын

@Quentin what!!!! Damn, never knew that

@dragonsofthunder

2 жыл бұрын

@Quentin how did you find out?

@veir1442

2 жыл бұрын

@@boytoyowo238 + they leave these death traps there unprotected, some hole with old stagnant water which obviously attracts Malaria mosquitos, it's a huge problem.

“I’m still not a rich man.” After five years, your well-being is far more richer than most in the industrialized world. Jolly good show mate!

@jonhopkins2648

2 жыл бұрын

In the " modern " world is not so much self sufficency and getting everyone eqaul it's more about blond following and making a few super wealthy

@davidm1149

2 жыл бұрын

Richer than the wealthiest in the world. Very interesting..

@markw999

2 жыл бұрын

When everything you have is yours, you are rich. Plenty of supposed "wealthy" find that out the hard way. Not only that but you've done this on your own terms and with your own vision. You're a "one-percenter" in my book.

@miguelz8721

2 жыл бұрын

That's so true !

You said near the end of the video: "I didn't start a rich man, and I'm still not a rich man." I humbly beg to differ: you are rich in intelligence and have a rich imagination. You are also rich in that you have a partner in this world. What you have built together is incredible. I have much admiration for you both! Cheers

@gohomehero

2 ай бұрын

"I'm not a rich man." Proceeds to buy land and tools.

@RoyalCrownofDestinyMedia

Ай бұрын

YOU ARE RICH INDEED SO AMAZING THANK YOU FOR SHARING

@RoyalCrownofDestinyMedia

Ай бұрын

YOU GIFTS ARE DIVINE GIFTS PUT YOUR DESIGNS of your home ON PAPER DEAR ONE and SELL THEM on your site TO OTHERS PLEASE...then you with be RICH and WEALTHY!!! ❤❤❤ NEVER SELL YOURSELF SHORT! YOUR TALENTS ARE DIVINELY GIVEN. BE PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED! Don't be afraid the SHOW YOUR CONFIDENCE! SO BRILLIANT!!! ❤❤❤ WOW

@baslielgugsa9259

18 күн бұрын

@@RoyalCrownofDestinyMedialauren how many times did i tell you to quit the l$d

I don't think yall even truly understand just how IMPRESSIVE this is!!!! You sir are a Legend.

"So this is my personal hydroelectric plant, which i've built using only hand tools and some garbage i found in the woods" Dude's a master lol

@spencerwhite6741

2 жыл бұрын

"I built a fusion reactor for 30 pence and a day's labor"

@peoplearedumbnow3886

2 жыл бұрын

It's like on The A Team when they would get trapped in an old workshed and after a montage they drive out in a supertank deathwagon.

@gillesherpoel4572

2 жыл бұрын

fax

@1112viggo

2 жыл бұрын

I love the irony that he payed for the wood to build his holding but found electronics parts as garbage in the woods to power it XD

@Tervamursu

2 жыл бұрын

@@1112viggo It's the 21st century. There's electronic garbage everywhere. Sort of depressing to think how much goes to waste. We should be more than this as a civilization.

Just found this channel - Son, you are a damn rocket scientist; I'm 65 years old and extremely impressed with your ambition and skill - well done.

@GospelTruth37059

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the sameeeeeeeeeeeee thing!

@elonmust7470

2 жыл бұрын

He just uses the parts of his brain that cellphones & video games have taken over.

@AfricanFlightStar

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 65 too and also just discovered his channel, see my comment above, I’m with you 100% on your comment 💥👍🏻😁

@robertaaugustini4091

2 жыл бұрын

Truly amazing imagination, talent, drive and work ethic

@maxpolaris99

2 жыл бұрын

Kudos from a 60 yer old Yankee

When a video starts with “I thought that it’d be nice to show all the things I have built…” yk its worth it.

What struck me first was your humility. Then it was your absolute genius and intelligence. Then it was your ability to get so much done in five years, (which most people wouldn't accomplish in twenty)! I am still gobsmacked and in awe that you have managed to do so much in so little time! Please tell me - when exactly do you get time to sleep and do you have any down time to relax!? My goodness! You must work around-the-clock to accomplish so much! You have shown many of us that what most people would regard as impossible, is actually possible. I commend you and I please ask you to keep posting for us all, so we can learn from you and to also inspire us to do better. You a legend my friend and I would love to see your place one day and lend a hand if I am able. I am from Wales originally, so it would be my back yard that I would be coming home to. Would be an honour and a pleasure to help and to learn from you! Serious offer by the way so just let me know! I'll send my hubby round to help you too as he would love to learn from you. Warmest wishes and every hope for your future success!

“Im not a rich man” To be fair, you are richer than many of us. You own land and you are basically self sustainable. You have the tools and the skills to be independent from capitalism. Anything else is excess. You are truly rich ❤️

@ryanndlc11

2 жыл бұрын

One of the best things about him is his creativity it's mad how he did all this and how brilliant it is

@dudleymci1

2 жыл бұрын

Rich on the inside

@blucasa990

2 жыл бұрын

“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” -Epictetus

@pumpkinspimph5250

2 жыл бұрын

Work and save and dont buy shit.. u can have land.. plan ahead. Abd sont blame anyone will u fuck up.. juat get back up and get what u want .

@tommythecat367

2 жыл бұрын

This guy didn't start out rich. He built what he has not through capital but through his own hard work, knowledge, creativity and determination. This is indeed the way to be free from capitalism.

This man is an inspiration without being preachy or cheesy.

@powerboon2k

2 жыл бұрын

He preached, cheesily.

@BittyVids

2 жыл бұрын

@@powerboon2k which part? Because I watched all of it, and he definitely wasn’t.

@trickywho7463

2 жыл бұрын

He sure is 👌🏻

There are things a Man is meant to do, you have certainly accomplished things. Well done sir!

I like people who walk it like they talk it.

This literally impresses me 100x more than billionaire this is literally a breath of fresh air

@breadfor_bobross4055

2 жыл бұрын

Literally

@colej7474

2 жыл бұрын

Literally

@barry6941

2 жыл бұрын

It's literally literal

@WhiteCheddar.

2 жыл бұрын

Quite literally, who is billionaire? His dwelling must literally be shit

@veralium29

Ай бұрын

Literally literal to not be illiterately literal

I honestly believe deep down inside all of us want and desire to live this way. This is how life is supposed to be lived. In peace. Blessings be with you!

@skepticalgenious

2 жыл бұрын

I certainly do. I am already looking into farming land

@Morgan0912

2 жыл бұрын

@The Writer it’s spelled “skeptical”

@SuzieSantosS

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! This is such an accurate statement!

@jordanlong836

2 жыл бұрын

It is. I would give anything. Im going to try. I havent made a single dream of mine come true but i hope i can at least make this happen.

@jordanlong836

2 жыл бұрын

@The Writer because anyone smart would make extra produce or crafts, why do you think he built an office and workshop? Since he doesnt need to spend money on basically anything all the money he makes is profit and can be saved for situations just like you mentioned... im just saying..

As i watched this i could hear my annoying neighbour talking loudly on his phone with his irritating voice, you are blessed my friend, great choice of lifestyle.

Comment from Queensland, Australia. Kris (and Dot) are the types of self-reliant, self-motivated pioneering spirits that enhance the human race. His industry, focus and determination to make something is beautiful to watch. I can only only hope that they are happy together and take pleasure in his (their) accomplishments. Make no error it is hard work and the rewards are coming. Well done.

@maxwellb.4453

14 күн бұрын

fucken oath

As a contractor with 35 years of experience I want you to know how impressed I am with your abilities and craftsmanship. You are a very intelligent and gifted young man. I was floored with with your ability.

@lennon7978

2 жыл бұрын

With your 16 years old writing style, you seem to be lying about your experience and knowledge on the subject

@Slocketman

2 жыл бұрын

@@lennon7978 Contractors aren't generally known for their writing skills. The simple straightforward language Harald's using is, if anything, more proof of their credentials.

@VaknamedLilly

2 жыл бұрын

@@lennon7978 Why even bother to write something like that. He really sees this mans skills and tells him that. Please see the beauty in that.

@TapesTree

2 жыл бұрын

@@lennon7978 You have that Tucker Carlson vibe. You know, the kind where no one wants to be around you. I think that’s probably how he works self-reliance into his Karen philosophy: be terrible so that you have no choice but to rely on yourself. If only the world were void of assholes so we wouldn’t have to deal with this shit.

@Rhyds86

2 жыл бұрын

@@TapesTree If he's so unpalatable then how come he's smashing everyone else in the ratings?

The fact that you've done most of this on your own is incredible.

@Nicamist

2 жыл бұрын

The fact that 17 people have down voted this video is even more incredible still. Kris you're an inspiration.

@timmurphy5321

2 жыл бұрын

I so agree but will add this. The fact he documented it for us is impressive beyond...

@applecorp

2 жыл бұрын

I'm literally gobsmacked at what he has achieved. I wish I knew how to do all of this as I seriously want to go "off grid".

@timmurphy5321

2 жыл бұрын

@@applecorp At first I thought he must have brought these skills with him from his previous life. But I don't think so. Seems to me the most important skill he brought was the ability to learn new stuff. He has mentioned that he learns lots from other youtube channels. He mentioned that he had/has a learning disability. Of course I cannot see any trace of a disability - can you folks? The guy is superman! All this to say that you can often find a youtube video that shows you the recipe you need. If you ask specific questions in the comments you should get loads of help...

@applecorp

2 жыл бұрын

@@timmurphy5321 Oh sure, I'm pretty capable and have also learned a lot of stuff from KZread for all sorts of things (motorcycle maintenance, cooking, playing guitar) and with great results, but this is next level stuff, not sure I could build any of this stuff no matter how many videos I watch. I suppose it's just down to how determined you are, and he is clearly determined.

One of the most beautiful houses ever. Your skills & tenacity are astounding. Thank you for posting.

I remember when I watched you building this and now after five years you’ve done amazing, this is my dream to do this and I hope I get the chance to do this before I die, well done dude 👍👊

The ability of this man is beyond anyone I've ever seen. If the world gonna end, the only survivor will be him

@user-uw9ct4jk2f

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Totally agreed. Yeah!

@darren25061965

Жыл бұрын

I dare say many of his followers will survive too, he`s freely sharing his knowledge (he`s self taught), and his followers are learning from him, like in the old days "Father to Son". Come the apocalypse Kris and people like him will survive, and the Human race will be reborn as a race who will nurture the planet and become part of nature. Everybody has the ability to possess a skill, and skills are a tradeable asset, even more so in a post apocalyptic world.

@Milik_kucing

Жыл бұрын

@@darren25061965 well ofc,those who learn and absorb it well have a chance of survival too. But learn it with practice, only learning it theoretically without applying would be a wasted knowledge....or am i the only one that needed practical practice to fully understand it? 🤔

You’re a rockstar, dude. People dream of this stuff, and you’re living it.

@ThienPowChong

2 жыл бұрын

u have to be a millionare first before buying a huge land and living in it without income for at least 2 years before it is sustainable by itself.

@Mardasee

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThienPowChong if I was a millionaire I would live in a large RV and have multiple acreage properties around the country to live at during different seasons.

@Mardasee

2 жыл бұрын

@@dolandcruz2033 what about your other STDs?

@andrewheffel3565

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThienPowChong He said he had no money when he started. I don't think he lied. A downpayment on land is only 10%, maybe less. He did the work himself, and the materials were free or used. Plus I think he may have been working a job as well for his income. He also said he made videos for income. I hope he makes his millions making and selling his turbines for water power. He is so resourceful.

@nurseboi2007

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewheffel3565 I agree and he’s very talented. I wish I could do this!

If ever I'm stuck on a desert island I want this guy with me. Excellent video and well done.👍👍👍

" I'm not a rich man " - riches aren't measured in coins, they are measured by the value you put into yourself, your work, your craftsmanship and your love for nature. God has blessed you with immeasurable riches!

@da324

2 жыл бұрын

@Joe Jolly When you're self sufficient you can barter.

@sunsetlights100

2 жыл бұрын

Seems quite young to buy 18 acres but hay good on him there's also council regs to consider I'm sure things are kosher.

@wendykirschner147

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@lindaford3976

2 жыл бұрын

Very well said. He is truly a intelligent and amazing young man. I would live there all my life.

@lindaford3976

2 жыл бұрын

@@da324 Also, if your dumb, you could probably not even be able to Barter. Condemning this young Man is so wrong. He is the past and the future.

I'll never understand a person who would thumbs down a video like this. Pure enjoyment to see your handy work. glad it came up in my feed.

@jaylils

2 жыл бұрын

Jealous, no matter how positive you can be there are still haters. That's the world

@MarcG7778

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Was just thinking the same thing. 👍 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Psalm 19:1 KJV 🥰✝️👑

@R3tr0v1ru5

2 жыл бұрын

Vegans.

@newguy3588

2 жыл бұрын

Government officials realizing they can't tax this guy

@markdemell3717

2 жыл бұрын

There's no McDonalds for the thumbs down guys.

Love your videos! I'd say you are a rich man, rich in skills and quality of life. Can only dream of what you've achieved. Love all the projects especially the micro-hydro, workshops, and band mill! Looking forward to more vids on the barn. I have Welsh ancestry so love seeing the Welsh county side as I am an NZer living in Aussie. My folks used to have a small 20 Acre block back in NZ, the joys of splitting wood nothing beats it :). Thanks for sharing some of your life, much appreciated!

Amazing and so impressive. What a gifted man! This is what all men should be doing with their time not wasting life playing video games etc. Real man!

Its absolutely insane how one man can just build a whole ass functioning compound all by himself, the expertise and effort needed is just insane

@spaccy6349

Жыл бұрын

It really puts into perspective how human civilization was able to grow so massive. This guy did all this in just 5 years. Now it makes since how our cities came about with billions of people over thousands of years contributing

@daebak7370

Жыл бұрын

It's impressive as hell for sure..you need alot of knowledge to build something like this.

@jgibson8092

Жыл бұрын

exactly same thing I was thinking this dude its incredible I didn't even know one person could build something of this level most construction sites ive seen there's always like 5 or more people .

@user-rz4fo

Жыл бұрын

its impressive how many things can happen when the camera is not recording

@wakamanga

Жыл бұрын

This guy may just be mental! No job nor woman just shmoking in the woods.

To see a man, take it back to the simpler things in life, is so refreshing to see. This man could fill his day with meaningful things. Building another room, cultivating his garden, constructing a workshop. AND ALL BY HIMSELF. You my friend are an inspiration for what I believe we need back in today's day and age

@jennsantanafitness

2 жыл бұрын

The guys that live in my town can barely hammer a single nail into a wall😂😂😂😂

@jelledevries1201

2 жыл бұрын

It's not for everybody; especially not an average sales dude at the office'

Dude's a genius. Much respect for all he's done. Love from America.

Your micro-hydro set-up is wonderful. And I love that your workshop is bigger and more elaborate than your house. :)

Kris is the kind of man that having just one conversation with him will change your entire life and make you become who you want to be. Very impressive and admirable work.

@PsilentMusicUK

2 жыл бұрын

@The Writer Are you expecting him to perform surgery on himself if he ever needs it?

@jasmadams

2 жыл бұрын

@The Writer Not being from the UK, I don't know how "paying in" works. Is it just a government expenditure from tax revenues? If so, I imagine there are loads of people not "paying in," like children, homemakers, the poor... Here in the US, nearly half the households pay no federal income tax.

@williamaskew9452

2 жыл бұрын

@The Writer surely he will pay council tax and declare any earnings from the youtube channel for the HMRC. But yours was one of my questions also.

@da324

2 жыл бұрын

@The Writer Sounds like you're making a lot of assumptions.

@williamaskew9452

2 жыл бұрын

@The Writer possibly usally the case with these types of youtube stories. However Google says the KZread channel is worth about 56k a year! So he must pay tax on some kind of self employed basis. I just wonder how you afford to start this kind of project especially as the internet says he was working in a ship yard before (his position there is not disclosed). Buying land and securing planning isnt cheap. Im a joiner and would love to find a way to hide from the capilatist world and practice my trade in aid of myself and family but the cost to start is inconceivable to me, not with living costs as they are. As a working class lad i mean. Family money would be wonderdul and if i had it i would use it so i dont think we can hold it against him.

I have always fantasized about living like this. The house looks very easy to sleep in. I’d love to drink hot tea and watch rain hit the window. Incredible craftsmanship

@chaellabradshaw-douglas766

2 жыл бұрын

Literally same. I just wonder if it will be lonely but I’m just going to get a dog and give it a go eventually :)

@mandrew20111

2 жыл бұрын

Me too... I feel like this life style would be very rewarding, and low stress.

@glennrobinson7193

2 жыл бұрын

@@chaellabradshaw-douglas766 Loneliness is just a state of mind.. embrace solitude instead.. if one has a real relationship with God loneliness is just an emotion.

@esotericleigh

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@DotADouX.Sheep_D_Ceb

2 жыл бұрын

@@chaellabradshaw-douglas766 who says you need to be lonely!? You have God and God can help you find a suitable person to do that with. Go live your dreams!

I actually feel love for you as a person as I watch this! You are so intelligent, clever, ambitious and humble! Amazing! May God Bless you and your loved ones!

This is wonderful. I am lying sick in bed and thoroughly enjoyed stumbling across this. Thank you for sharing, Kris. Truly amazing!

My God you get younger by the day - the benefits of physical labour and self determination. A modern day John Seymour. Power to your elbow - you are a credit to humanity.

@kenleach2516

2 жыл бұрын

I first thought it was an old video, you looking younger

@ConcreteLand

2 жыл бұрын

Power to your elbow? What does that even mean?

@davesanders9203

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConcreteLand "Built with manpower". "Built with your own hands"

@greene0608

2 жыл бұрын

Yep!!

@Anonymous-km5pj

2 жыл бұрын

Ecclesiastes 2:24 There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.

There's something about this guy's voice that is so relaxing and easy to listen to.

@Sentarry

2 жыл бұрын

he looks 35 but sounds 17

@MaleneMaare

2 жыл бұрын

He's at ease with himself. He knows who he is and what he can do. I don't watch any telly besides from youtube, talk radio rules in my house. A good thing about radio is that many people don't think about styling their voices like they style their looks - so you get a lot of honest or uncensored emotions transmitted via the voice.

@turbonbc

2 жыл бұрын

Kinda naturally happens when you are relaxed and lived in a stress-free environment.

@hasemi23

2 жыл бұрын

Lmaoo big facts

@SunnyDarkoShow

2 жыл бұрын

Word

What a delightful, ambitious young man. You could, easily, offer classes to others of likemind! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks for the inspiration , I've stepped up my carpentry game even after 35 years , you've managed to help me ..I really appreciate your show. Matthew , Oregon, USA

"Oh, yeah. I forgot to mention that after I built all these amazing structures all over my land; built a sawmill; put up a mile of fencing; built a 500-meter long road with quarry stone; installed a hydro-electric power system for everything, I realized I had some spare time on my hands and planted 2,500 trees." Ah, to be a young man again with an imaginative mind and a strong body to make it all happen. Well done, lad. You are an inspiration to us all, especially to those of us whose left hand has always held a hammer and the right one a sharp saw. Beautiful job and lovely presentation. Cheers!

@neilbendon844

2 жыл бұрын

A great job, Kris!!

@billygula5145

2 жыл бұрын

In his off time he also catch and release’s Nessy just for a grin

@billygula5145

2 жыл бұрын

Grainy video forthcoming

@albertonunez5870

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, initially I thought that you were being positively sarcastic (about all of his ingenious work). Until I continued the video to the end!

@neilbendon844

2 жыл бұрын

, The

Sir, I have absolutely no idea how I can be proud of a complete stranger, yet I am proud of you & ALL of your accomplishments. You are the epitome of DIY (do it yourself)....what you have created is just AWESOME!!!! 👍

@Blahde

Жыл бұрын

I know, right! I'm quite in awe to be honest!

@PandorasBox9330

Жыл бұрын

@@Blahde same with me, he/they have put a hell of a lot of work into this, I'd love to see him/them do something bigger. This though, is quite impressive.

@robertkeene6097

Жыл бұрын

I have to totally agree with you Kimberly, I am so proud of a complete stranger right now! Amazing!

Спасибо за видео. Вы возвращаете в веру в человечество. Смотрела на одном дыхании. Как путешествие в машине времени . Кто не смотрел, всем приятного просмотра. Очень интересно и полезно.

This guy completed one of the ultimate quests of life.

"not a rich man" he says, perhaps not monetarily, but I'm sure he knows how wealthy he actually is to be his own self made man, family, and have what he's made. So impressive and skilled.

@Hawksearcher

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. There is such a value, even perhaps a monetary value, for the sheer expertise and knowledge that goes into sustaining his own land like this!

@mellie9633

2 жыл бұрын

His wealth is his health.

@bigneiltoo

2 жыл бұрын

He probably made just a teensy bit of money now that he makes homes that cost tens of thousands.

@jonathanbrooks9768

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hawksearcher for sure a monetary value, especially once being sustainable becomes more sought after, I'm sure people in his community will look to him for advice and guidance

@webleydevelopment

2 жыл бұрын

Yeh right. How much do you think it costs to buy land that size in Wales and to get planning permission?? He's some rich kid from London and his daddy probably bought it for him.

"Simple as that!" This is mind blowing and dude is so humble he doesn't even realize that he is a genius and an incredibly hard worker!

@joshuaworthington2687

2 жыл бұрын

F***ing guy is a prodigy

@backgammonbacon

2 жыл бұрын

It helps to start off rich and be able to buy 18.5 acres of land and all of the expensive equipment (the shed its in is free lol!).

@jesusfimbres2636

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! 100% 👍👊💪

@infinitesimotel

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuaworthington2687 No, just loaded. Its another game for rich people.

@eveseldercare

2 жыл бұрын

I think he ..does ..know he is very smart...he is sharing ALL his talents on THIS video...and ...the size of his brain...wow ..when he looks in the mirror each day...hard to miss that size of storage.. for the many talents he has....Most genius people are very busy with creating all- the- time-...and are eccentric..and humble too...but some can go off on very wild directions....they are not on the same wave length as the average person in todays world.....I have been lucky to have met a few and worked with them...

Having watched the greenhouse and wood workshop videos, I feel I have ownership rights of a sort. Still, this video series needs to be saved. I’m in incredible awe of everything you’ve done.

This is beyond amazing. You’re living life to the best of nature’s capability, while I’m out here learning Tik Tok dances. I’m gonna rethink my life. Thank you for the video.

@dmillislong

2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious! Me too! 😂

Thank you for showing us your lovely, one-of-a-kind, hand-built homestead. You are a true craftsman! As humble as you are intelligent. Bravo, my friend!

@KrisHarbour

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 I have always enjoyed your videos to. It’s nice to see you here

@brooklynn52dee38

2 жыл бұрын

The Outsider, Well said! I concur!!

@gwenvalenti8427

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing. I wish I were your neighbor.☺️

@theodorechonski7978

2 жыл бұрын

This guy is a fooking genius

@nygelmiller5293

2 жыл бұрын

@@gwenvalenti8427 from Nygel Miller. You wish your his neighbour! Of course! But if I was him, I would be grateful if ANYONE was my neighbour, so I'd have someone to invite round for coffee!

I'm sure this heals the mental I plan on living off grid praying it into existence

Respect. Your an inspiration for all who wish to make themselves a life. Blessings from paisley Scotland. 😎

It's almost seems as if this man doesn't even have the word "procrastinate" in his vocabulary... the most impressive thing i've seen in my life thus far! Edit: Spelling

@stevemalu6780

2 жыл бұрын

That's was my thought the entire time I watched this video. He doesn't delay waiting for anything. It works cause he put it to action and no delay.

@sputnik7472

2 жыл бұрын

You don't procrastinate on things you *want* to do. He did all of this for himself, basically.

Gosh, this guy has done more in 5 years than most do in a lifetime!

@lisad1532

2 жыл бұрын

Most don't even come close!

Thanks for running through this. It must have taken an incredible amount of determined effort from you and your other half which is so admirable! More power to you!

I first watch you a few years ago when you had only just started and were talking about the cob round house you built. You’ve done so much since then! You’re a superb craftsman and I wish you continued success with your hydro business 🙂

At first I was thinking - "wow, impressive building", and then he gets to his shed, then the hydroelectric generator, then the workshop, greenhouse, it just keeps getting more and more impressive. Oh, and btw, 'here's the sawmill I made to mill all my wood', haha! Extremely nicely done. You've got a huge amount of skill and drive. Enjoy your life!

@godsbeautifulflatearth

2 жыл бұрын

He has his own Zip Code....🙄

@dennissharpe8356

2 жыл бұрын

6 years worth of work. Absolutely impressive. Now think about all those TikTok content creators who have nothing to show for their lives. Society has become very sad.

@dennissharpe8356

2 жыл бұрын

2 and a half THOUSAND trees that he planted. Great job! LET'S GO! Does this look like the world is overpopulated?

@rustrlegghorn

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Dennis, the world is definitely not overpopulated. We just have a need to change our ways in our daily activities.

I feel as though I was with you through the whole journey, I'm about to hit a five year mark myself. Unfortunately, or fortunately as it were, mine is five years cancer free. You know the thing that sucked the most going through chemo/radiation is that you are always tired but rarely sleepy. As a consequence, just making it through the day can be pure torture. I have no words to convey how valuable your videos were to help me get through a ridiculously bad time. I very much enjoyed and looked forward to your videos. So congrats and thanks mate for your work through the years!!!

@valoriel4464

2 жыл бұрын

Best wishes to you Mark.

@MaryJ0

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of love and prayers to you.

@jasonantigua6825

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you’re doing well Mark! All the best.

@mkosta94

2 жыл бұрын

Stay well!

@Morningstar-xz5bl

2 жыл бұрын

May you continue on in good health, don't forget to thank the good Lord, He obviously has plans for you.

Amazing...watched from new Zealand 🇳🇿 self sufficient!

You both are amazing!

'Living the dream' is a phrase oft used to describe opulent, wasteful living. This is much closer to the mark for me. Amazing job, I can see how proud you are, and you really should be.

Dudes skills are off the charts. The buildings look whimsical and beautiful

@Nightis81

2 жыл бұрын

So true.

@sarahlundgren3358

2 жыл бұрын

The living quarters look so cozy!!!!

@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733

2 жыл бұрын

Whimsical?

@sarahlundgren3358

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 yea the house looks sort of whimsical to me too

@sarahlundgren3358

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe that its round

Small family living sustainably for 5 years with the house you built yourself, with a lovely and humorous presentation, wishing your family life to always be strong and peaceful.

Appreciate your openness and honesty, great to watch.

i think you've cracked stress free living, still in the rat race myself , but now i'm older i can really appreciate how you live, i think it looks fantastic well done fella

@syntheticpolymer620

Жыл бұрын

This is many awesome things but I wouldn't call it stress free. This kind of undertaking is exponentially more work and responsibility than 99.9% of us take on working 9-5s. Everyone's different I guess but I get stressed thinking about weight capacity when building a shelf, can't imagine engineering a massive timber framed roof that has to support snow.

@MINDDUMPUS

Жыл бұрын

@@syntheticpolymer620 I disagree because once it's all built your work week will be maybe 20 hours a week at most, the rest of what you do will be entirely up to you. Right now we all basically work to make corporations money. Everything he's doing here is for himself

@syntheticpolymer620

Жыл бұрын

@@MINDDUMPUS I think you're underestimating how much time growing crops, rearing livestock and maintaining all these systems and structures takes. Also he's not making money from doing these things, he's making money by creating youtube content (making corporations money) and eventually starting the hydro electric business. If you wanted to live like this you'd still need income. But the broader point is that it's never 'all built,' this is an ambitious lifelong endeavor and he'll probably be adding, building and improving for the rest of his life. It's awesome but it's not about chilling.

@renogunzddragon1900

Жыл бұрын

@@syntheticpolymer620 that guy doesnt need a boss to survive,while we in the rat race need a boss & working just to survive.maybe your place really is in the rat house.

@marishamcdowell552

Жыл бұрын

I agree but true crime podcast scare me about living alone secluded away from people

This is my dream in life. Once my son is old enough to live on his own I'm gonna sell everything and head to the mountains. I'm already harvesting and canning 90% of my meat and 50% of my vegetables. This is truly inspiring

@ALT-vz3jn

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck… there’s a pretty big gap between canning your own food and actually living off the grid

@Messi10unstopable

2 жыл бұрын

I wish you Goodluck.. it’s my dream too but who knows if it’ll even happen, we can only hope for the future!

@HAIRYTOESHOZ

2 жыл бұрын

Lotta negative shit…just do it when u can and say fuck it…wishing u ever would is just not it

@lukepacheco906

2 жыл бұрын

study wilderness survival and building skills/ techniques, put the skills into practice first and when you're ready make the transition. It's not impossible it's alot of hard work but it's actually relatively cheap and a very possible endeavor.

@daisydriver5877

2 жыл бұрын

Do not despise small beginnings!

What an amazing work! Wow!

Absolutely amazing work!

Incredible I wish we could all live like this again instead of just feeling like a worthless cog in a giant machine. Just amazing and totally inspiring stuff.

@brotherxela5085

2 жыл бұрын

You can.. stop wishing and do it

@JASHIKO_

2 жыл бұрын

well said! Couldn't agree more!

@JASHIKO_

2 жыл бұрын

@@brotherxela5085 Suitable land and buying it is the real issue.....

@brotherxela5085

2 жыл бұрын

@@JASHIKO_ where are you located? My brother and I are looking into buying land in maine.. very cheap land.

@JASHIKO_

2 жыл бұрын

@@brotherxela5085 Poland at the moment but Australia is home base. The pandemic has completely ruined land prices in both countries and the land that is available isn't really suitable for anything like this. I do keep searching though :) I'm fussy when it comes to location and the forest that's growing on the area. I'm actually hoping there is an economic crash to bring prices back down to earth so I can scoop something up. Maine looks lovely by the way :)

A humble guy with incredible talent! Very refreshing in this crazy world.

@ldevon2318

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree.

@vortex162

2 жыл бұрын

@Austin Batton some prefer reclusiveness to being among crowds. Most are alone in crowds anyway, just look into the eyes of the masses, nobody home!

@starwarsmikecustoms3366

2 ай бұрын

Great stuff

It's not to often I'm so impressed that I'm literally blown away, but you are such a multi-talented remarkable man. Thank you for sharing this. Wow

Truly amazing! Inspirational! Just found your channel and looking forward to watching your other videos. Thank you for sharing.

This is so impressive

@Frogingscope

2 жыл бұрын

The hydro set up , I admire

@alfredmcpherson6267

2 жыл бұрын

9

@gabemore1766

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@yungdisney

2 жыл бұрын

its more impressive this dude thinks that floor wont collapse when he puts a van on it, considering its entirely held up by one log in the back of the room

@VON.exe.

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly

Well done. This definitely feels like a more human way to live.

Good job man glad your happy and prosperous

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is incredible and Love it

As someone who doesn’t necessarily care for the whole “survival” “off the grid” lifestyle. This is impressive as hell. Good work brotha

@daebak7370

Жыл бұрын

Humanity will need to learn soon. N e w wrld o r d e r coming soon.

@Some_Kind_of_Stranger

Жыл бұрын

@@daebak7370 That's why i'm here, now is the time to prepare.

@richatlarge462

Жыл бұрын

@@daebak7370 Not enough land and resources for everyone to live off grid. Not everyone can have 18 usable flat acres with a water source and good gardening soil. If everyone were off grid, the stronger would take stuff from the weaker.

@Makorze

Жыл бұрын

@@richatlarge462 Yeah, plus this set up wouldnt just work anywhere. Personally i'm jealous he can source his own energy. Cost of Living would get a whole lot easier if you could strike off Electric/Gas off your bills.

@roastytoasty8559

Жыл бұрын

@@richatlarge462 good thing not that many people actually want to live like that then ....

I'm really blown away by how much you've accomplished within just 5 years. And it comes from a contractor/carpenter I've been for 14 years. Another thing that blows me away is your modesty. You are a truly inspiring human being!

@lincolnpinkoln359

2 жыл бұрын

People are too lazy to get up to do anything these days..started with the invention of the tv remote..😬

Amazing work! Amazing spirit, you are. Bless you!

Man this is straight up incredible what a herculean effort, congratulations. your quiet intelligence, humility, and kind heartedness also shine through.

If Richard Hammond had a son who was raised by James May, this would be him. Positive attitude combined with old school manly skills. Impressive!! I'm subscribing!!

@jamesthompson9003

2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the frightening genius of Jeremy Clarkson

@faraznoor6802

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesthompson9003 all three of them combined cant be half as productive as my guy here

@tinali9200

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t recognize a single name of the 3 mentioned

@snakeoil62

2 жыл бұрын

@@tinali9200 they're from the television shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour

Only four minutes in but it’s good to see a young man with this kind of spirit. I hope he inspires a movement because we need many more like him.

@mr.m2695

2 жыл бұрын

What movement? People been doing this before he was born.

@zera2314

2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.m2695 she means a movement of young people having spirit / motivation. I don't think she meant a movement for building smallholdings as if he invented doing that.

@mr.m2695

2 жыл бұрын

@@zera2314 like I said people have been doing this for many decades. Especially the young.

@caydenclark8030

2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.m2695 not enough people

@MasterL305

2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.m2695 lmao going against the grain for the sake of the grain 🤦🏾

thanks for sharing man, what an incredible feat!

Very well thought out, well done!

All I can say is that I am totally impressed. The world needs more young men like yourself.

@Speedster189

2 жыл бұрын

I gotta say I agree BUT I’d be completely caught by surprised if the governments Dont outright make these activities illegal . The system could never work if we had 100 million guys like this guy here. Who would they tax? They’d have no one to tax and no one to try and control

@DallasTheGreat28

2 жыл бұрын

yeah but most people cant do this due to the laws in their country. You cant just buy some land and build whatever you want on it here in the US. whatever you build has to match the aesthetic of the area you are in and you need permits and inspections and thats just to get started.

@chrissymon

2 жыл бұрын

@@DallasTheGreat28 This may sound ridiculous, (and i would never doubt this man), but around 50-60 years ago people used to do everything themselves. Who at that time would ever consider (or afford) to employ someone to decorate their home, tend their garden, fix a roof leak, repair a fence etc. Latter generations are just too idle & unimaginative to consider that anything is possible. As someone earlier has stated, utube is now so informative. If one is not particularly 'gifted', the 'tube' is a good starting point. Nothing is impossible. For instance, if the 'useless idiot' that you went to school with who subsequently ended up as a bricklayer because not academically bright, can build you a fine & accurate home, why can't anyone with some positive thinking & tuition?

I'm jealous of anyone seeing this for the first time and has all those build videos to now watch!

@alexandrakoecher6835

2 жыл бұрын

Watch them again...😉

@maryblaylock6545

2 жыл бұрын

Watching them again also brings in funds for Kris. As At this point I can't be a patron, I sometimes go back and watch the older ones which I enjoy and it's nice to know that in my small way I get to help out Kris, Dot, Puss, chickens and sheep! I'm hoping that they will get some ducks some day. I also wonder how they would feel about an outdoor kitchen with an oven via Shawn James of My Self Reliance. I'm working on one of my own now. Blessings on you and your family and friends and any livestock you might have wandering around the house and yard!

@CraigNiel

2 жыл бұрын

I have watched some again but it's not the same when you know how it pans out as watching for the first time. :) I'm jealous of the experience they will get because I know how good this series of builds are.

@FurnitureFan

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, it's incredible how much Kris has done in five years. Such hard work too. Kudos, Kris, and best of luck with your turbines. I'm amazed that it's been only five years, it feels longer somehow, so much has happened.

Highly impressed. Beautiful work

Amazing sums it up. And many thanks! I hope your business is going well!

This is what freedom looks like. This is an exceptionally rich man.

@EgoShredder

2 жыл бұрын

Another guy (Richard Hall) in Wales has done similar but from a domestic house, as he said moving out into the countryside like Kris was too hard a task for him at his age. However it shows what can be done to go off-grid, by just using a cheap old house in an urban area. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKaitKtuc6uXYKw.html

@pressurelamps

2 жыл бұрын

If this is a "One Planet" development you should read the criteria you have to meet from the government to live like this. Not my idea of freedom.

@williamleoppky661

2 жыл бұрын

@@pressurelamps Are you talking mainly about permitting? I imagine the rules will vary dramatically depending on where exactly you are in the world. And even where you are within individual countries. What would you call freedom?

Thank god there are people like yourself, who can show us, what is achievable, with some dedication and hard work .. very inspiring

@RedBird138

Жыл бұрын

.... And enough money to buy land to start with

@jamescollins3647

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately 8 billion people cannot do this.

@mojorisin8368

Жыл бұрын

And rich parents..

@pipfox7834

Жыл бұрын

18 acres with woodland and running water would not be a cheap buy. Other than an inheritance from an aged auntie, nobody could do this before the age of twenty five these days....forty years ago anyone could do it, and i mean any working man. Was harder for women to get bank loans then so i don't include them in the forty years ago ''time that was'' ...us single gals just had to battle with no family were in as bad a spot as todays youth.

@pipfox7834

Жыл бұрын

''had to battle, if we had no family, we were in as bad a spot as todays youth, I mean. The only decent thing available for us was public housing, even that has shrivelled and died. No wonder there are so many homeless. A very bad downturn over thirty years of Economic Rationalisation as put forward by Reagan, then Thatcher then every other western so called leader.

its fantastic what youve done!

Incredible and inspirational, thank you for sharing your journey!

This guy is a national treasure. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪

@nick.caffrey

2 жыл бұрын

As another Irishman, so agree!

@jt659

2 жыл бұрын

As someone who once spoke to an Irishman online, I also concur!

@paulagratefulnoend9683

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@bluedynamite6839

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulagratefulnoend9683 Me too, as my pencil was "made in Ireland" hence why im typing on here😁

@TheSchmed

2 жыл бұрын

As a 1/2 Irishman, born in Dublin, raised in Brooklyn, NY, mostly Italian, yeah, I can go with ‘dat.

A nice reminder of all the effort and planning that went into the last 5 years, Kris - you're looking more relaxed and confident than I've ever seen you.

This is amazing bro! Really happy for you and thank you for sharing this, definitely one of my goals over the next few years. Keep going!!! Love it.

I couldn’t explain how amazing all this is. To be able to look back on all you’ve built when your older and to be able to live and enjoy it all with somebody, literally living the dream.

Wow...AND you've planted 2,000 trees! I wish my dad was still alive to watch this! He was a design engineer with NASA for thirty-five years, and like you, could build anything with absolutely no fear! He would be so impressed by your amazing designs, skill, and boundless energy. You're truly a remarkable guy! Thank you for sharing your dreams coming true before all of our eyes!

@TanePotae11

Жыл бұрын

You're lying your dad was a bum

@Sasha-hi5mt

Жыл бұрын

He was a designer engineer in NASA and yet here u are on youtube 🤣

@LadyC0bra

Жыл бұрын

@@Sasha-hi5mt Sorry Sasha...I don't get it. But here you are too!

@17th_Street_Preacher

Жыл бұрын

Did we go to the moon:?

@deeone5326

Жыл бұрын

9/22/22 World Peace. Consumerism is a curable disease - just do it baby! Love!

3k to build a house is pretty insane, however buying the plot of land is where most people would struggle. Good job brother.

@larsstougaard7097

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree👍. I follow some youtube channels about tiny homes and tiny living. A lot of fun , but often they build a house cheap and then we learn that it is on friends or family land. So yes land is tricky and can be expensive.

@sammcguinness8717

2 жыл бұрын

Planning permission issues? Temporary structures I guess the rules are different

@87stevan

2 жыл бұрын

@@sammcguinness8717 Yea. I too want to know how he got planning permission to build. Even if it is a temporary dwelling, I'm sure there must be some government hurdle to stop everyone from doing what this lad did. But maybe I'm wrong.

@zubbworks

2 жыл бұрын

My homie built a temporary shelter that should only last about 30 years. IDK man I worked on houses over here that cost 300,000 dollars and I don't know if they'll be around in 30 years.

@gildo101rossi

2 жыл бұрын

3k to build the how, how much for the land though? Material wise houses don’t cost as much as people think to make.

We are so impressed with your style and all the building you have done. Love it!

Totally impressed! Well done!

This is paradise living where nature shines in all of its glory. I am not there in person but by just looking and listening I feel such peace. Imagine no noise of city cars, buses, trains, people, and aircraft taking off. No GMO food to eat and no chlorinated water. I love it, love it, love it. I hope one day I can experience that kind of peace here on earth.

@hodgepodge9997

2 жыл бұрын

Until a major catastrophe happen, other than that pretty cool

@camoOC

2 жыл бұрын

@Myth Tree lol sure bud

@mominthe209

2 жыл бұрын

@Myth Tree how did the organic food make you sick?

@buttsup

2 жыл бұрын

Me too man one day you will

I'm an older lady now. I didn't realize that what you've built is exactly what my life has needed all these years of living on the grid. Looking at your video has been therapeutic for me to say the very least. If I could turn back the hands of time...what you have is what I'd pray for. What a beautiful, peaceful, blessing.🙏🏾

@astonvillaization

Жыл бұрын

Lovely words, I think so many of us miss the real meaning of being here for the short time we are, this guy has found true happiness, doing what he loves and believes in. It’s never to late to inspire others x

@ritameek3353

Жыл бұрын

Amen♥️

@melodysanquist4834

Жыл бұрын

That is exactly what I was thinking!

@321scully

Жыл бұрын

I know where you are coming from. This is my dream but sadly it will always be a dream.

@stevenderoche9171

Жыл бұрын

I live in WY. & AM A OLDER MAN GOING ON 75 . I AMJUST ABOUT TO START A OFF GRID , IT WILL BE LOOKING JUST LIKE MOST PLAN HOUSES ,BUT WHEN THE LITES GO OUT MY WILL STILL BE ON ! NEVER TO OLD TO GIVE UP ON YOUR PRAYS , PLEASE REPLY NEVER