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@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! It can be tough, but it’s worth it! Blessings on your journey.

@Snappypantsdance

2 ай бұрын

That sounds awesome to me and it sounds like will pay dividends back!

We married at 17 and had our first child before we hit 18. We were 100% living paycheck to paycheck and it ended up 8 years between our sons. Four years late, we brough a daughter home. Life was very tough, there were lots of fights (verbal only) but here we are at 70 with four grandchildren and a great grand daughter, married for over 53 years and it was worth it! God bless y'all and keep growing.

We are older and own the home that my husband built and paid off in 5 1/2 years. It is so inspiring to hear young people like you in a world of "I want it all and I want it now" kind of world, be willing to make the sacrifices you made in order to have what you do now. I admire you even more than I already did. You not only built a strong foundation for your home, but also for your marriage/family. This is what commitment and determination looks like! Awesome story!!!!

Yes!!!🎉 In 2022 we sold our HOA $500k house and .8 property to live completely debt free on our $210k house and 4.5 acre property with NO HOA. It is a bardo home. We had to live in our camper for 9 months while we waited for the house to be finished. The house is now 90% done but we moved in, sold the rv camper to help finish out the rest of the house. It takes some grit but it can be done!! We’ve added a shop, a 1/2 acre pond, garden shed, two gardens, 4 coops to hold various farm animals and are currently fencing the 4 1/2 acres. And our taxes are a fourth of what they were in the previous house. It can be done!!! Great job you guys 🎉

@sdl5731

3 ай бұрын

It only cost 210 to build a barndo?

@jenniferm3572

3 ай бұрын

@@sdl5731 it was $210 for 4 1/2 acres plus the shell of the 2,600 sq ft barndo framed inside. finished it will be about $280k total.

@S7H7E7A7

3 ай бұрын

I've been trying to consider a plan B in the event we can't get into land that has a ready to live in home. I was considering a extended stay hotel, but hearing you mention a camper....what was that experience like? 9mos is a long time...we have 3 boys 4,3,&2. And I'm currently 6mos pregnant. Any advice? Honestly....the rhythm our lives have taken us is, just jump in because there will always be a setback and complacency tends to rear its ugly head often. So we know making a decision and pushing forward is nothing to be lazy about knowing the habits we tend to have.

@jenniferm3572

3 ай бұрын

@@S7H7E7A7 It’s great you’re trying to make plans! It will take patience, planning and grit that’s for sure. With how young your children are I would say definitely make sure you’re in a place where they can be outside and play often. Have plenty of options for indoor learning and play for when being outside isn’t an option. We approached it and it felt a lot like being on vacation-had many great times. We had moments or days but if you can just hold on to what the real purpose it has-it will be sooooooo worth it. If you’re anything like me about cleanliness and organization-let your hair down a little and just go with it! Hope this helps. I wish you and your growing beautiful family all the best. 🤍

@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook

24 күн бұрын

Well done that would be lovely for us aswell.

My dad got wind of someone who was going to demo a barn, so we went there and dismantled it and re-used the wood to build our first barn. It wasn't pretty, but it worked for many years. You guys are living breathing examples of 'delayed gratification', something that's todays' youth scorn, at their loss.

This is where life skills are so important. My dad never learn to do that type of stuff. My grandad knew how to build stuff, he just never thought my dad wanted to learn. So it never happened. My brothers didn’t learn and as girls, my sister and I never thought we’d need to know that. Although, now I wish I’d of asked. If you have kids teach them woodworking, cooking, baking from scratch, money saving, foraging, couponing, any thing else that you think will be needed in their future.

@morethanfarmers

17 күн бұрын

Yep!

Great story on working your way through adversity and not dwelling on the victim mindset many get trapped in.

Thank you for being honest. Money is so taboo and considered rude to talk about publicly. It takes a lot to be this honest.

We purchased a used dryer for really cheap when we got married. There was a button that said, Push to Start. What that really meant was… open the dryer, get the drum moving around, quickly close the door, and then push the button to start. 😂 But it worked for us for years! Thanks for sharing your story. It’s inspiring.

@tonyaboyd2856

4 ай бұрын

Came over from The Eddy to see you❤❤❤❤

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

😂

Nothing wrong for driving a rusted car… only fools feel shame of driving these kind of cars because they concern what others think about them…you are two intelligent couple … agreed your method of recycling every thing… I hope more people had similar ideas…

@christazoeller5506

4 ай бұрын

Our car is 18 years old...Paid less than 2k for it...and have put in more than that in repairs lol...BUT no payments are great! Excited to be moving onto property in april...on the hunt for a single wide we're gonna flip to start :)

@5GreenAcres

4 ай бұрын

I drive a 2005 Toyota 4runner that needs lots of work. My whole family has been through 3 cars to my one. I am eeking by until I can either fix and replace what needs to be fixed/replaced on my 4runner or buy a different one. (would NEVER buy new) I hate the new radiation boxes that people are driving around in. They wonder why they have arthritis etc. When I win the lotto I will take it to the dealer and have them replace and fix everything on it that needs to be fixed. Either way, I am going to do everything in my power to keep my faithful vehicle.

@a.p.5429

4 ай бұрын

At least you can work on the older cars if your mechanically inclined and can get the parts. New cars are a nightmare. Even our mechanic, who does our "in over my head" stuff complains about them.

@suzeeironwoods5954

Ай бұрын

@@5GreenAcres 2004 Toyota Tundra, bought new, still going strong!

@5GreenAcres

Ай бұрын

@@suzeeironwoods5954 Can't go wrong with a Toyota or a BMW. Both very very reliable vehicles.

The thing I love about this channel is that the content is always valuable, well thought out and beautifully presented. Thank you.

A point Michelle made about the RV living affecting y'alls relationship struck a nerve here. In 2020 we had just bought 5 acres and wanted to build on it. Our Contractor estimated no longer than 5-6 months. We rented a 400 Sq ft Cabin with no air, very little insulation. Along with 3 dogs it was extremely tight. Then COVID19 hit, lumber shortages, bad weather, it seemed like everything wrong appeared. That 6 month outside time period turned out to be almost 15 months! Well we didn't kill each other, and we made it through. I too don't recommend it. You guys are a lot farther ahead than you realize. You both should be commended. I should add we are in our mid 60s and we had to work our tails off to get to this point. So you are doing great. Faith in Jesus helped us out immensely.

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Goin through that during covid woulda been extra tough. I’m glad we got ours done before prices rocketed up! I would definitely do things differently next time, just to put less stress on our marriage and family.

We have recently started watching your videos. My wife and I are enjoying them very much. Jesus is our LORD.❤

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Welcome here!

Michelle and Cody, that's exactly why you're so popular and have taken KZread by storm. Your honesty and humility are amazing. I know few people who would say this so proudly and sincerely in public. You encourage so many young people and show how you can do it without big loans and high payments but with a lot of hard work. I am even more happy for your success and thank you again and again for taking the time for your videos. You are developing so well and can now finally relax a bit from the strain. You had to pay a high price for your health in terms of your health. Thank God that you can regain your health with great supplements. As an M.D. I know how important good supplements are. Enjoy your vacation, I'm so happy for you.

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Claudia! We always appreciate your encouragement 😊 Have a good week!

@jennifergasiorowski7471

3 ай бұрын

Perfectly said!

I am listening to yo and it's like you are telling our story . The only difference is that we came to Canada from Europe 40years ago, no money, no language and no one to help us. It took us 4 years to build a house while living in the old barn that we managed to put together so we could live in it. It took us 15 years to be debt free. I know what it is to go to do your needs in 5 gallon bucket 😂😉. But in the end there is nothing for free and all the sacrifices made you stronger and place you ahead of many others. I'm big fan of yours, kudos to you and best of luck in the future. ❤

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Wow! Great job! We are stronger because of it for sure. Thanks for being a part of our community here.

Hello Michelle and Cody, I love watching your videos and told my husband about some of your videos. We are homesteading, too, but on a small scale and we love it because it's not stressing. And just last month we became debt-free, too. Thank God! My husband built a house from scratch almost years ago while he was still single. His parents were telling him that he must be crazy for building a house since he don't even have a girlfriend. But he kept on. He told me that during his prayer time, he always hears a voice telling him that he will meet his future wife when he finishes the house. And true enough we met 2 weeks after he moved into his new house. And when he first invited me to the house before we got married, it was like entering into my dream house! The details on the house were the ones I was wishing to have if I'll get my own house. Ex with 2 sinks, no chandelier, and white. He painted it all white without any decoration because he said, he will leave the decorating to his future wife. God is good, all the time! ❤❤❤

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Wow, that's awesome! Thanks for sharing 😊

@Pinayfarmgirl

Ай бұрын

Hey, subscribe to your channel. I would love to follow your journey.. 😊

Being debt free is worth all the sacrifice. We moved a old country church a little over a mile to property we had purchased and made it into our home. After over 30 years I am still glad we did it but it is something I wouldn't want to do twice. It is awesome that you have your videos to document your process, we have pictures that remind us how far we have come. Good luck in your journey and thanks for all you do.

I love how honest and candid you both are. Love from Ohio❤

Where there’s a will there’s a way- absolutely. That mindset helps with all things homesteading!

We lived in mom's basement while we built our 2 story 1 bedroom house (using contractors mostly.) We camped at the property on the weekends. Mom always had a hot meal for us on Sundays when we came home bone tired and dirty. It was the best time in our lives even if it was hard.

@judyanderson8782

4 ай бұрын

It's great that you appreciate what your mom has done for you.

@infunerous666

3 ай бұрын

What was hard about that?

Loved hearing your story and how the Lord gave you strength to persevere through the hard times. He changes us through the process and so glad to see the blessings of the Lord poured out upon you as you are debt free now. You did a wonderful job on your home and I'm sure as you continue that the God will continue to give you creative ideas on what to do on your homestead. I pray many are inspired by your story to get through their own challenging times! May God continue to bless you and your family and your channel!

"cheaper to build than to remodel" - so much truth in this! I bought a home 3 years ago and I have poured so much money into it that I could have easily built something

You guys are awesome. People like you give me hope for the future! You are living the life I wanted to live when I got married, but my man is not that kind of man. However, I've had a large garden everywhere we have lived and the hubsters did help out by rototilling and building tomato cages and raised beds. After 30+ years of living in the same house, the garden soil is nigh unto perfect - no rototilling needed.😊

@morethanfarmers

Ай бұрын

Good to hear from you Terri, and it sounds like your garden will be wonderful this year!

Most people refuse to make sacrifices to get where they want to be -- but that's how wealth is built.

You guys need to write a book! I see a lot of people in my farming homestead FB groups, asking how to get started. I'll be recommending this video to them.

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Such a great testimony. So much is possible with faith and a willingness to work hard and sacrifice. Great job guys! May the Lord continue to bless you, your family and the work of your hands.

And we bought a 25 year old RV to live in while the contractor rebuilt our home after our house fire. Hey! Y'all were young...we were retirement age when we went through this. :)

You guys are very inspirational! Most of what you hear today is whining, complaining and victimhood. So, thank you for always sending a "positive" message and showing what perseverance can do. Thanks for this story!

12 years ago just after my mother had died (i was her carer while working a full time job) i decided to start a new life,so i quit my job and packed everything i owned and moved for a fresh start....which began with me sleeping in my dads spare room,going £5,000 in debt just to get transportation for a minimum wage job and a bond for a rental property. Over time and a lot of sacrifice i am now 100% debt free with a healthy emergency fund and i own my own house outright....nothing happens overnight,hard work pays off and dreams do come true but you have to be willing to pay the price.....a homestead is next on the list which is a lot harder to do here in the UK,there's way more red tape but it's not going to stop me

I love my 2008 van. No payment and still running strong at just under 200,000

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Awesome!

I love how you were able to get the doors and windows for free!! thats such a blessing.

@morethanfarmers

Ай бұрын

Who doesn't love free stuff? 🤩

Well done guys. Everyone has to make big sacrifices at some point in their life… you chose to do it earlier rather than later. Great investment 🎉

We have been living with no water for 6 months now. 1 problem after the other and now its all frozen. ❤ but we are warm and living the dream!

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Wow 😬 Keep on keepin on.

Getting a piece of property that is overgown and is neglected is the best kind. You will probably pay less but it won't take that much to clean it up. Just make sure you are the energetic type of person it takes. Like you said, if there is a will there IS a way. Love your channel!

I love your channel - because … you don’t follow trendy homesteading - you do what works for you 🎉

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Gotta stay true to us 😊

An incredible story of grit, determination, and hard work....well done! Hooray for a well-deserved vacation! Have a great time!!!

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Ragù Bolognese -real Italian meat sauce - contains cream or in a pinch milk! I have lived in Italy for over 40 years BTW

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Cool to know!

Watching from Manitoba, Canada 🇨🇦 What an awesome video! 🤗

@happyjayne2724

4 ай бұрын

@ginette8328 Manitoba Mennonite here 🤗hi neighbour

We pay about 330CAD/month just for property tax and home insurance alone. Since the shutdown everything went to hell (very high food, insurance, vehicle,etc. costs) with wages being extremely low here in Nova Scotia. The rules, regulations and taxation is bad and keeps getting worse. We have started looking if there are other alternatives like Ecuador for example but we are 20 years away from retirement and don't have online jobs. We are not really sure what to do and how to continue. Our 2 children are around 10 years old.

@morethanfarmers

2 ай бұрын

That's rough 🥴

@fabiancanada8876

2 ай бұрын

​@@morethanfarmers Yes. We try to keep our yes/mind open and hopefully something comes up sooner than later.

I have just started watching and I’m at the debt free. I love your tenacity. I love seeing young married couples working together and working hard with a goal! I love you guys , I’ll be praying for you and your very beautiful family. We have been through similar things and have been together 43 yrs and have been debt free and in debt and debt free again. I have no doubt you will realize your dreams!! God bless!

@morethanfarmers

17 күн бұрын

Thanks Tracy! That means a lot 😁❤️

Excellent video I made my basement into a basement suite and I bought 80% of my materials from habitat for humanity it felt good to know that even though I wasn’t in a position to help others that I was helping others by purchasing my materials fixtures etc through H H 🙏🌻🇨🇦

Yeah I wouldn't go with the RV. A steel shed on a concrete slab gives you a decent amount of clean space, and it doesn't take long to add insulation and lining to make it more habitable while you build. If you want to make it really good, you can have a washroom with a toilet in your shed and it will make a great self-contained workshop or teen retreat or whatever once you're living in your house.

Ive been waiting for this video!

Put some aluminum foil insulation inside on the ceiling. And walls. That will help with condonation and will insulate a little. It comes in different size rolls.

@maddierosemusic

4 ай бұрын

Reflectix - but that stuff is super expensive.

@thunderpants7792

4 ай бұрын

Yes! We used this on our off grid cabin, it made such a difference! Also was much cheaper & easier to install than traditional insulation.

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Good idea! I’ve been debating on how much more money I want to put into since I’m hoping to build another barn someday. That’d probably be worth it though.

Those granite countertops for 50 dollars are amazing! You guys may not inherit money, but your parents taught you so many wonderful skills… Way preferable I’d say. Skills are forever! And they make you proud :) Who cares if your car is rusty? My car is from 2002 and algae grow on it, but everything works fine and the thing gets me from a to b. It was a gift from my aunt. Best aunt ever!

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

We definitely love to learn.

The raspberry is my favorite LMNT drink!

We will be selling our home & 4 acres the end of this year and buying a smaller house with more land and barn area and do it without a mortgage. It will be a relief. You gave us the mindset to not plan on being in our rv durung the cold months so we may need to adjust our schedule . We always learn from you two.

Thanks for sharing your story. I am pretty frugal and most of my furniture is 2nd hand except bedding so I appreciate what you did to keep from going in debt. Dave Ramsey would be proud.

You look so young but sound so wise 👍👍👍, I have just discovered your channel and enjoy watching it! I appreciate your honesty and send a lot of greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

Thank you for sharing! We are in a very similar position, living in a 5th wheel with 4 kids and preparing to build on land we already own. It means a lot to hear someone's perspective who's done it, especially when you feel like your whole life is falling apart to fund dreams that feel so far away.

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

I hear ya! You'll get through. Blessings!

loved this ❤

We just did the same thing camper, basement, the house . I call it the Facebook Marketplace house. LOVE IT

Yes you’re more than farmers!

You had no money but you had SKILLS., both building and gardening. AS a small farmer I would suggest to everyone who dreams of homesteading to start getting the necessary skills before making the step... Actually you had it harder than many: no money at all, little kids and a reallly cold climate...Real warriors..(I live in the tropics)😉

I did not even blink watching this video,what an inspiring story it was like watching a movie,any man would die for a partner like her and my guy is a definition of masculinity,

Even when we can buy we refurbish/restore/thrift- we couldn’t afford for so long that now we are used to it and paying full price just isn’t in my DNA🤪 plus everything is so beautifully unique! Look at your amazing floors and cabinets-unlike anything anyone else has!😍 No one can ever say you didn’t earn it! You struggled-sacrificed-suffered and you deserve all the rewards for your efforts! Way ahead of your peers!

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Enjoyed.

Love your honesty! Thanks for sharing!

Blessings!

Love to hear about your financial journey as well! Thanks for sharing! I want to pay of our mortgage as well.

Great, thanks for being so humble

Wow very inspiring 😮😮

Awesome story! Thank you so much for sharing! Very inspiring! ❤❤

Well done, it's a wonderful feeling. Even the hard times make great memories.

My path to being a young, debt-free, homeowner was similar to what you have described. I also do not recommend roughing it with small children. It wasn’t my choice to put them through that but we did get ahead by doing without.

Such an inspiring story

I love the grit and determination, that the two of you have. You are definitely homesteaders in every sense of the word; kind of like in the olden days where people just claimed their land and went for it. I was kind of sad to see how it affected your marriage, but I can totally understand how that it would. I hope that that part of your life has mended, and that you will be together till the end because you seem like a fantastic team.

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

I love how honest you guys are.

Love you guys!!

Keep these videos coming you guys are inspiring to do many trying to start from nothing. Just came up on this page and can't wait to have time to watch all your videos. Love the whole sustainable living idea 😊 very wholesome. I really love your farm and the garden.

So many great tips! Thank you

Thankyou!

Great video and info. Thank you.❤❤❤

Thanks for sharing your story!

@morethanfarmers

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome 😁

I love this so much! Thank you for sharing!!❤

Very encouraging video!

So much truth, honesty and wisdom in this video. Thank you for sharing your debt journey.

Yall inspire me!!!!

@morethanfarmers

3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

It’s so encouraging to hear your story!😊 Congrats!. 🎉

Amazing story!!!

I’m blessed you guys are now reaping from your years of sacrifice! Thank you for your transparency and suggestions ❤

Y’all are SO creative!! Love hearing the background story of how you sourced materials on a budget

Thank you for sharing! What a beautiful story of resilience! ❤

How awesome !!

You both are so inspirational! Thank you for sharing your life with us.

Great Job

Thank you. Very inspiring

Really enjoyed this video!!

Put a small camp stove in it that is how my dad keeps his barn dry this time of year.

Thank you!! Very encouraging.

@morethanfarmers

17 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Also, I love that you made sacrifices to get out of debt!! We are serious about getting out asap and wish more people would. The modern American culture has a lot of wrong priorities (convenience and image)!

Thank you for sharing unfiltered honest experience. This is so good. Appreciate this ❤

you guys are amazing!

Y'all are very wise in your choices. Beautiful family...beautiful homestead! Thanks so much for sharing ❤

Thank you g eat info. You both awesome love mama Z

Thank you so much for your honesty. This day in age that's a rarity.

You two are RESOURCEFUL!!

I just saw a video where you got a nose bleed maybe from the dry air. My mom would often put a pot of water out on top of the heat stove to evaporate water into the air to combat the dryness. Sometimes when my daughter is stuffed up I boil a pot of water on the stove for a little while because the space is too big for a regular humidifier. Thank you for your videos!

Good job you guys, inspiring!!!

You guys are awesome!! I’m so inspired 🤩

@morethanfarmers

Ай бұрын

Awww!