Having a common goal is the most important part of a relationship. A simple life is a great life.

Guys, I just wanted to let you know how moved I am by you two, not just by your enterprise, but more importantly by your bond, by the unity that made all this possible for you. I am pretty sure you know how lucky you are to have each other. That is what is building your home, spiritually and materially. May God bless you. I am not American. I am writing from Rome (Italy), but please know that what you have is the rarest kind of wealth on this planet. When I watch your videos I witness real love, two people walking towards the same horizon. Again, God bless you.

You kids are the kind of folks that built this country ❤

@heyhoneyy

5 жыл бұрын

Figure of speech older folk use toward younger folk.

@Habib-yl8bz

4 жыл бұрын

Actually black people did. But this couple is super awesome. I applaud everything they're doing

@ralphfurley4217

4 жыл бұрын

Spot on.

@Gruuvin1

4 жыл бұрын

@@Habib-yl8bz go build something yourself. No excuses.

@Habib-yl8bz

4 жыл бұрын

Gruuvin1 I own 3 businesses

MY goodness. As a person in his seventies, such a breath of fresh air from these younger people.

@murrayhall908

5 жыл бұрын

Have now watched this young couples project and am impressed at their enthusiasm, clear ambition to improve their own and their family's outlook on life. Perhaps if we had more of these wonderful young people in our society we wouldn't have all the problems we see in our countries with the unhappiness, vandalism, drugs and general discontentment which our young people seem to have. Here are a young couple who enjoy bringing their dream to life together in a lovely amazing way. May God give them strength to complete the task and I look forward to seeing the finished product in due course. Of course the new way of life will continue for the rest of their lives.Thanks for sharing this dream with us!!!

@brentjohnson6654

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I just turned 60 and my wife and I purposed to live debt free. We haven’t had a mortgage in like 15 years. I too applaud this couples financial and building plans and how they work together.

@beverlystockton7449

4 жыл бұрын

There is hope❣

Dude, you hit the "Wife Lottery", she is sweet, smart, hard working, and gorgeous. Seriously though, I wish I could get my wife and daughter to think the way you two do. You folks are so right "Debt is bondage".

@rbrannon

4 жыл бұрын

I agree that his wife seems awesome, as does he. I'm married and I also think I hit the "Wife Lottery" so to speak. I hope every man thinks that about his marriage.

I just found your channel after SLR people we're talking during their latest live chat about the horrible storm you had and to go check out the video and they had said to come check out your channel after watching that video I cried and then I watched the two time lapse videos about the build and venture to 1 million followers I was immediately hooked now I have been watching every video from the beginning all day long from the very first video in the truck. It has been amazing to see how you both tackled this amazing project and how you have grown as KZread producers I've had a channel for 8 years and completely stopped cuz I wasn't doing it the way I should and restarted recently and only have one video.. You have an amazing family and an amazing story to tell I am so sorry to hear about everything that you guys are going through recently but I know God has amazing plans in store for you thank you for sharing your amazing story you are an inspiration. I give every video I can remember a thumbs up and I will I'm sure I will come in again towards the end!!!!!!

Having come back to these early vids from later house build , it is amazing to see the vision and sacrifice of your dream.

Live like no won else now, so you can live like no one else later, We were debt free at age 50, 25 years later, living a great life. Congratulation to you.

You are a very smart couple!! Debt free is definitely the way to go!!

Someone told me, "Plan your work and Work your plan". You two are a living example. Have been watching for a while nut never left a comment. Have been impressed with your Harmony as a couple and your Hard work. Great video on economics! Jim, TN.

It’s VERY HARD finding a partner that will be one the same page as you are. 34, no debt since 2012 and I live very minimalistically and save 80% of my income. I cant find any girl who wants to live the way I do. Glad you two found eachother. You’re a major inspiration!

@paulinarios3665

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro 😎. Don’t give up on finding your dream girl, I am rooting for you

I am so impressed with the fact that you guys tackle any job that is needed, and actually get it done. I know it is a lot of hard work, but you two work together so well. I am super impressed with the knowledge Josh has in the building arena, I know he has never done this before, but to watch him you would swear that this is what he does for a living. Simply Amazing videos. I am hooked on your videos, I love watching all of them, you two love each other like my wife and I love each other, and that is what the Lord wants us to do. God Bless.

What's really fascinating? Y'all being so much in agreement on not wasting money! That's difficult for the best couples to accomplish! I've (finally) had a career for 10 years and married 7, and we've never paid for television. We are 100% debt-free as of one week ago (mortgage finished too). But there are still a lot of dumb expenses, like eating out, or cut, color, and style every six weeks. Our goal is to buy land and start contracting our house build in five years. Y'all being on the same page with ALL OF IT is the most powerful way to get there fast!

Good for you,, I haven't owned or watched TV for that last 37 years. I don't regret it for a second!

You guys remind me of how we did it, to become debt free. My hat is off to you!

Y’all guys are awesome. Just continue to do you and everyone will continue watching. Beautiful family, beautiful life.✌️

Congratulations you two you guys rock. I'm basically doing the same thing in Arizona desert. However I'm doing it alone and only building 532 square feet on 40 acres. And minimizing downsizing eliminating as much as possible. I I'm not debt free but working on it very hard. I am retired law enforcement. With a very small pension and the owner of a internet based business that is aiding and paying my bills. Keep up the great work keep up the awesome videos. May the Lord bless you both.

@m.n.shumate448

4 жыл бұрын

James Lybarger....great encouraging comment for them.... I'd like to see more of your project in AZ....I love AZ, old lawmen OUT WEST & your property looks beautiful!! 😉 All y'all IMpress me!!

@paulinarios3665

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it’s going well! You are doing something awesome 😎

Good for you guys!! So Smart! That's our goal once we finish our home- debt free here we come!!

You guys are so full of positive energy!

We have been talking about doing this for almost two years. Working on paying off debt right now. Awesome job guys!

I’m so proud of you guys. Love all your videos and how well you both explain everything your doing. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

I Love you Guys. I have been binge watching your videos for the last couple days. I am on a sleeper team driving for UPS and your videos is what I have been watching before falling asleep. I Love your vision and how your family has adjusted to your new life. I so much enjoy, and look forward to your next video.

Such an inspiring couple... Two souls that complement each other....

I built my home in'97, pay as you go...took 3 years but paid for on completion. There is no law that says you can't build your own home. I'm a medical professional not a builder...I just read books and watched videos. No one should pay for 30 years.

@martymaloney1032

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! We’ve been debt free since 2005 when we paid cash for our third house at 47 and 50. It really is nice to not have a mortgage hanging over our heads.

@jeffhoyle7900

5 жыл бұрын

I'm in the process of finding land to do the same thing. I work in hvac so I know how getting materials left from jobs can help. Nice job and I look forward to more videos

@sterlingarcher4989

4 жыл бұрын

There is in the UK - booooooo!

@wolfpack8643

4 жыл бұрын

Well we have laws for a reason, soooo yeah...

@persona250

4 жыл бұрын

@@sterlingarcher4989 There isn't .

Love it!! Hang in there, folks. Whatever you're doing, its certainly working!!

Kudos to you folks - the willingness to make sacrifices today to have a better tomorrow is an alien thought to many these days. I'm looking forward to seeing how your house turns out!

Great job you two. Thank you for showing us the way. Very inspiring. The level of mutual respect and love for each other shows. Amazing

You two have very good "vision" for knowing you wanted to do to get out of debt and awesome "action" in getting rid of that debt. I wish other young couple would figure that stuff out. Thanks for sharing guys, Carl and Dawn Homestead

Hey wild ones! Greetings from Latvia. To say you guys are an inspiration is an understatement. The choices you've made have inspired the choices that many others (the viewers) will make, so by changing your life you've changed many. No pressure.. :D my respect to you both.

Sent this video to my son and his wife and told him NOT to do as we have done. I told him and his wife to follow your example. They do not have to do the stupid things we have done. It simply is not necessary. They can do better and your example is the way.

I would love to do what ya'll are doing but I'm a disabled old dog now. I just lay around in the shade LOL. I do enjoy watching ya'll tho. Keep it up, I'll be here in the invisible sidelines rooting ya on. I enjoyed your story. Josh, for many years I picked up every screw, nail, bolt, washer, electric box, and anything anyone would just throw away. You should see my hardware collection still today. It pays off. I'll see ya'll on the next one.

kudos to you, such sound judgment, such a growth opportunity, and so inspiring. Yours and several other homesteading channels keep me moving in the right direction. Keep up the great work!

You guys are amazing. I love your chemistry and your drive! Just stumbled onto your videos a little while ago and have been binge watching since. Congratulations on amazing accomplishments and an amazing life together.

You two are awesome! You're a fine example of humble living. I'm evolving towards a more simplistic life style myself. I have enjoyed watching your videos and I'm impressed with your team work, your joy, laughter and your focus to reach your goals. God bless each of you. 👍👍

You two young people are just a delight to watch, you should inspire everyone your age it’s a breathe of fresh air just to listen , watch and see you in motion going for goals and working hard at them. I hope you and your family have a happy and rewarding life.

Again such an inspiration, my wife and I are so optimistic about our journey soon to begin. Thank you for your perseverance and courage. Society needs this kind of grit, Not the washed out materialistic garbage fed to us by media. We don’t watch Tv either. Keep it up don’t quit, there are more like you. God bless.

Good sensible talk you two are certainly on the right track I am looking forward to you getting your house finished.

I admire and applaud your common sense approach to building your dream and realizing there are going to be sacrifices along the way.. Congratulations on a great project / goal....

Very motivational you guys. My wife and i are in the same boat having finally eliminated all our debt. No medical bills, cars paid for, only credit card paid off and cut, using strictly debit purchases, etc. We are in the process of buying our first home. Nothing fancy, an actual fixer upper. I was losing motivation going without and pinching pennies every week. Then i came across your videos. You honestly gave me a new found energy and vigour. Im excited again looking at you two and how far youve come, knowing as long as i dont quit we can get there too. Thank you for everything youve shared. God bless you 2 and your fam.

You guys are awesome. A total inspiration and, I truly could feel the commitment of a strong family you have made to each other. Raising those kids to understand the dangers of debt and, to place worth on self sustainability is a value most couples lost decades ago. I truly admire your commitment, your grit and determination, your all as one mindset, and your willingness to share that with the world.

Y’all are badass! Ur blessed to found each other. Y’all are a great team ...beautiful family!!

You are a great inspiration to young couples. Many people are not willing to sacrifice, or they are afraid to try something different. Your planning ahead is paying off. You are making it work.

You and your family are all the inspiration anyone would need. Your kids will be so much better off.

I just came from the time lapse completion video. The theory discussed here works! These folks managed to move from dreams, to concrete plans, to accomplishments. What an achievement!

I don't know you guys from Adam as I just came across your channel. I have watched a few episodes already and for what its worth wanted to say that I'm proud of you guys and what you're doing. It genuinely makes me feel good to see young families making things happen for themselves without relying on the govt. or anything else. I wish everyone would take note and just go out and try. You are making a positive lifelong impression on your children that they will undoubtedly carry forward and that is just awesome! Good luck guys and keep up the hard work. It will all pay off in the long run. Best of luck to your dream goals (I think you've already obtained it).

Thank you for sharing your beautiful family story. You are amazing. You have a plan and keep on track you will reach your goals. Enjoying the vids.

My wife and I are doing something similar, but in North Idaho. We are currently in the selling process while we research exactly what kind of house we want to build. Inspiring and encouraging to see others with kids doing the same thing as us. Gives me hope for our journey. Keep up the good work guys!

big jim from bonny scotland..new to your channel..the two of yous are grafters.great what u are doing and ur kids will love it..looking forward to more vids...stay safe and debt free...in gid we trust..

The key to real success is - Pick 1 thing and give it absolutely everything! Your home will be wonderful and fully deserved, kind regards, Darren (UK)

You both are a great example for me. I'm old but me and my husband are doing right now the same. We bought property with friends and are building our tiny village. We're between (72 and 34) so we can help each other and we want to grow our own food too. We don't need much space so 500 square feet for each of us is enough. I watch your videos to get inspiration. Thank you!

One more time .I love the way you guys think Wow!!

This is one of my favorite videos on this channel. Thank you for the inspiration. It has helped me focus for sure. I am almost debt free besides my mortgage and am looking for land to buy to get my family away from the moral decays of society and live more free. I love what you guys have done and are doing. Thank you so much for sharing.

Like you i love living Debt free. Been debt free since 1999. It feels good.

A great decision you are taking to get off unnecessary debts. Life is more about living for yourself than living on debts. After a long time i found someone talking real sense! Love you both!

My wife and I LOOOOVE the minimalism you've embraced to see your dream and vision come to pass.

@justicia5783

4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps, "we" should consider quotation marks to embrace this particular contextual use of the word, "minimalism" for their lives and way of life is so varied, full, and rich....I don't know...maybe , "selectivism" or discriminating The casting aside of some largely unnecessary or unfulfilling modern "conveniences" aka excess baggage or contrivances for a "simple life" lol hardly seems to qualify as minimalism . Now, if they were still taking dumps in the woods and living by fire light; up with the sun down at nightfall then I'd be more receptive to the notion that this family was truly leading or prepared to "embrace" the minimalism of which you appear to speak

Great video! I’m a licensed contractor and own a company in Orange County,CA but for the last 3 years it seemed like the company owned me. A few months ago I started to have an interest is building. I started watching framing videos and what’s involved in building a house. That’s how I came across your channel and it’s so refreshing! I thank the Lord for opening my eyes on how much money I was spending every month and giving me a wake call I’m changing the way I used to run my business so in due time I can build my house God willing. God bless and thank you for the great videos!

You two have sacrificed for your dream and it’s almost completed. You both are the hardest working and most talented couple I seen. I enjoy watching this channel. Keep up the good work. This house will always be filled with love and happiness.

What a wonderful couple you two are...great life that is

totally worth it. think of the memories you are building!!!

While watching one of your videos ...I noticed Josh use his thumb and hand to measure when he cut the wires at the switch box... I still do it ...38 years in the trade... I haven't seen someone else do it in years... I also work as a construction electrician ... Well done ...hats off the hard working lady.

@martymaloney1032

4 жыл бұрын

Ian Stanley I was taught to use body parts as measurements when I was taking classes in landscape technology. Thumb to pinky finger 7”, arm span = my height etc. It’s funny to measure something in front of another adult and have them ask me what I’m doing and be surprised at how accurate I am. 😊

Crazy to think y'all were showering outside and how far he used to drive. Know he's glad that's over with. I love watching these vlogs from a few years ago. Really shows just how far y'all have come.

good choice. enjoy your time together rather than a tv show that you will forget!

You two and your family are so happy.... good for you and we wish you the best... Keep on keeping on.

I've been talking to my wife about this for a couple of years now (we've been married for 2 years and are going to wait another 2 years to have kids.) My grandpa, 2 uncles, and cousin all built their own houses. Granted the land they did it on was already in the family. So I plan on doing it as well and your time-lapse video helped her realize that it isn't as difficult as she was imagining. My family are all carpenters and I'm actually a math teacher and my wife is elementary, but I grew up working with them. We are really excited about it and have been debt free for 6 months now. So, hello from Texas. :)

3 kids? You're in great shape! Being physical on the farm will keep you fit.

You guys have seriously inspired me and my wife. We are on the same path to become debt free. Thank you being a inspiration.

I really like this down to earth family! They're doing things the right way. Reminds me of the song "Luckenbach Texas".

Good on both of you! I'm 33 and my wife and me are on track to be debt-free with 3 kids by Christmas 2021. Living within your means is freedom.

I have watched all of the build videos, now, I am going back and watching the non build videos. This video was just PERFECT! really puts things into perspective! Just awesome! :)

BS D Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us you are a very beautiful and young couple living your dream

Thank you for this explanation! My wife and I plan to sell our city home and build on rural land in 2020. We’ve been a bit discouraged, because virtually all the other videos we’ve seen are put out by “sponsored” young couples. (Parents giving land, money, support). My wife and I don’t have that luxury. This video gives us more hope!

Like your style‼️ Your house is a good size that can easily be added to. Your building with Quality Construction, I wish you guys the very best. Work safe, if U hurt yourself your entire dream stops.👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

I just found your chanel and I haven't stopped watching! Keep up the great work!!!

Looking back at this video, too listen to you guys and where you're now congratulations. Goal focus, teaching your kids great life lessons.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful life by our making for both of you and your three children. To be able to run free, use their imagination, climb, tree, build tree houses, forts to fight off imaginary creatures. Play with their pets, work to keep the animal happy. Great life for your kids. Then there is the HOME you both built with guts, tears, laughter, mistakes, love, ..a family treasure to pass down to them and the kids they will have. Stand up take a standing ovation. Please keep up your story and shared with us. I’m seventy four, wishing I was young again and could be doing what you two are doing. Love love your story, thank you.

There are many ways to own a home without having to have a 30 year mortgage. The way you're going about it is a smart way. You have a rental on your property to offset the cost of the property. You also are building your own home rather than paying someone to do it all. Almost 2/3rds of the cost of a new home is labor. Doing it yourself saves a lot of money. My first single family home I took a ten year mortgage out on it. I accelerated the payments so that I would have it paid off in 5 years. Ended up zeroing out my 10 year loan in 4 years. One does not have to follow the example that so many follow. You two are building a home and a lifetime of memories building your own home. Thanks for sharing video on KZread, it's one of my favorite channels to watch.

I think you might be the coolest and most honest couple on KZread thank you so much

its been a privilage to watch you guys, what a couple, what a family ! Incredible work ethic

I watched two of your videos and now I’m hooked. The one thing that amazed me was how Josh’s wife ( sorry but I dont know your first name even though you are a star!) was so physical doing the work. You must have big muscles the way you tackled the lifting and physical demands. Impressive.

I love you guys! I completely agree with you both I think the same way. My wife and I are trying to make similar thing for our house and I want to thank that you share with all of us your opinions and knowledge! God bless your family!

wow, lol, your plan is very much like ours, sell or give away everything and live in an RV while the house is built. Like you said, small house, very small....English cottage small but not tiny house, that's too small. I am so grateful to you and all the other homesteaders and DIY'ers for all you give through your channels, knowledge, experience, motivation, passion and hope. Thank you!

Answered a lot of my questions here. Good luck with your plan. You inspire!

Nice video, we did something very similar but bought a cabin, that's awesome to build your own place. I always say I never miss anything we gave up, ever!

You guys are just so wonderful to watch. great video's, love watching you build I've done my share. But what I really love as much as the build is the power of your connection with each other the affection, gratitude, its a great example for many people to witness.

Believing in each other and building each other up is key. You love her because she makes you a better man. You both are amazing wish you all the best.

can´t stop saying i love this couple. thank you so much.

Love A frames easy to add on to for a growing family. Being debt free is the best feeling in the world.

May God bless you and your wonderful family. Erin and Josh, you both are a great match. I didn't grow up on cable, coffee (Starbucks) or any of the frills that are common in the 21st century. It is amazing that you Josh are an electrician and construction worker by trade. These are high earning skills that can help you save money and make money. I am so in awe with Erin for her being able to pick up the skillsets for construction and farming right alongside you. I am very proud of you. That is one long commute from West Virginia to Washington, D.C. - wow!

just amazing. God bless you all!

I’m a Chartered Accountant with an MBA...I can just about keep up with Erin’s clock speed...Josh...you are so lucky...definite keeper.👍

Congrats being debt free! We are doing the same in Washington state. Off grid, self sufficient, diy home building. Enjoy the journey

I really like watching your videos you guys work so good together.Josh seems to know a lot about what hes doing......GOOD JOB YOU GUYS

Wow, love watching your videos and loved knowing your plans and I think most people dreams of it... my dream is to build a home like that with some land and be independent. .. thx for sharing...

Great series of videos! I have built my own place and have an RV. I still like living in my RV with my dogs in NE Wyoming just because it is so simple. The debt free thing is a good idea for sure, but folks need to realize that there are two main types of debt. Secured and Unsecured and you need to learn about them as well as the Homestead Law in the state where you live. The entire monetary system in the United States is Debt Based and people need to learn about it. Very Important. At this time there would be little to no commerce to speak of in the US/World without debt/credit and the fractional reserve lending. Only a system reset will change this. The US is in very serious trouble. Impressed with your self reliant frame of mind, fortitude, and skill set to grow your own food. Having some clue of how to survive is critical in this day and age. Look forward to your future videos!

We did things quite a bit different but paid off our mortgage 2 months ago. We are 33 and 34 years old... Congratulations on your journey!

You guys are great.. very inspiring... I’m a contractor as well and man you do some trucking brother... I’ve got to get my wife on this, our plans were to live off grid when we’re empty nesters but I’m ready for it now.. keep up the awesome vids guys👍

You two make an awesome team. Great job, way to sacrifice for your families dreams. Keep up the great work! Much respect from Texas. 👁

i know this video of yours was back a few years, but i gotta tell ya..it was exactly what i needed to hear. im doin the same, and am getting closer all the time. i gotta buckle down and hold steady with the sacrifices....so thanks a bunch, and all the best to you and your family.

Smart, beautiful, very loyal and hardworking mom, gotta love this woman !