had never thought of you initials... and when i saw them on that piece of wood, it gave me such joy... you see, my husband name was Eduardo, and mine is Anci. He passed away 2 months ago, and today i was feeling sad and down... and then... BOOOMMMM!!! This comes, as a reminder to me that when you have been loved and you have loved as we both did each other, then, you are never ever alone, that love is always there inside, nurturing, calming and making one able to overcome any pain and give every day light and love!!! Thank you again you two lovely ones, you give me happiness every time, but this one, well, this one was really special!!!

@margeryk000

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss.

@connielikens3415

2 жыл бұрын

Blessings!

@DoubleD19788

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss Anci.

@ancimargarita2763

2 жыл бұрын

@@DoubleD19788 that is so nice of you. I watch your videos and really enjoy them... keep up the good work.

@JoeCubicle

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for the loss of your husband Eduardo. Your comment shows you loved him.

Excellent Ryan's Shed Plans. kzread.infoUgkxn5Hu39f8DPIFYfBbaiOSis3qfw0nqoFp I built the basic model with its help and it turned out great . It is intensive and really educational. Ryan's got another victor! No one can represent it better than Ryan's. Thank you, Ryan's!

What a helper! She's a keeper!!!

The things two people who love and respect each other can accomplish are just beyond imagine, this two are pure evidence that it's possible.

You may or may not know that you bring joy to the lives of many who are otherwise living lives of quiet desperation. Thank you both.

@pbnjammy

2 жыл бұрын

the mass of men ☺️

So I found you over a year ago now and have watched every video. What I would really like to see is an updated video of how you met, why you originally moved to Oregon, and how do you feel now that you've been in Alaska for a few years. BTW I loved your funny jokes and bloopers in the early videos, especially you're "we're moving to alaska" quote when you and Eric laughed and said no one watched you then. It's your personalities that keeps us coming back!

@northernmichiganjen2372

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! LoL! What she said! 😊

@DreamweaversHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

I third this!

@flowersflowers473

2 жыл бұрын

What she said! 👆😀

@catherinefoster1481

2 жыл бұрын

I 4th this!

@amandaholt1979

2 жыл бұрын

I would enjoy that too.

Ive been watching your channel for quite awhile. Maybe 2 yrs. I have haf pancreas cancer for 3 yrs. I was diagnosed just a few months ago. Its been a long road. Now that im in stage 4 and no longer working I have way more time on my hands. Your channel gives me a huge amount of inspiration. The way you both work together so well. Your gardening, cooking home grown foods, your fishing, and extra properties. I lived in alaska 2 times. 2yrs 3ach time. My family is in Oregon. So Im here now. I waited to watch the shed video because I didnt feel it as much as your others. Boy! Was I wrong about that. To see how much natural materials are from your land is so inspiring. I also am reminded how amazing Alaska is. Thank you for sharing your lifestyle with me. God bless.

@SimpleLivingAlaska

2 жыл бұрын

Well we wish you the best of luck and are glad we can bring a smile to your face :)

It’s nice being able to use just about every piece of the log. The sawmill is fantastic.

Lol the “A + E” in a heart. That’s a blast from the past!

Oh yeah another episode! Life can’t get much better than the way you guys live. Simple but humble and very fulfilling and rewarding.

@AlaskaPirates

2 жыл бұрын

They do have it going on!

@johnathansmith9059

2 жыл бұрын

I'm always so curious how they make an income..i mean fuel isnt free.

@michellesellars4241

2 жыл бұрын

They probably make their money off of KZread doing what they love. And honestly it isn’t work if you’re loving what you do and it makes you happy at the end of the day.

@leem9886

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnathansmith9059 KZread ad money.. they also have a rental( I think )

@mrcompatable

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnathansmith9059 You're watching it. Plus their PayPal and merch / affiliate links.

Maybe another project: a screened-in outdoor "kitchen" for processing your meat and fish and maybe doing some canning prep without the flies and mosquitoes. Doug @ Offgrid with Doug and Stacy built one and they use it all summer.

@joanbflores5072

2 жыл бұрын

Why the spaces between siding boards

@EJLily686

2 жыл бұрын

@@joanbflores5072 ventilation. Eric said it helps keep stuff dry

4:37 - Next gift idea - Tool Belt!! Great job guys, As usual!

Next on the list of builds......A Swedish Sauna for those tired, aching muscles!👏❤👏❤

@gracieshepardtothemax1743

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea!

@lifewithlarsandsusie8315

2 жыл бұрын

I have always thought they should have a sauna- such a fun way to wash up when you compare with taking a shower outside! But I am Finnish so we have taken sauna my whole life.

@hotcheesesoup9776

2 жыл бұрын

Do you not see the problem with the roof system you built vs snow…. Common sense dude

@hotcheesesoup9776

2 жыл бұрын

The fact the didn’t connect the two roofs is actually amazing. Not in a good way

@livmaritengene4973

2 жыл бұрын

There is now such thing as a swedish sauna, sauna is from Finland.

When the notice popped up for this video I was watching a really good movie...guess what got abandoned? The lean-to’s look awesome guys! Congratulations on finishing this huge project and how nice is it going to be going into your winter! Your poor garden...the first frost in August! We’re going to be 98 tomorrow 😠 I don’t even know you in person but I am so proud of you both for what you have accomplished on your wonderful homestead! ❤️🥰👍

@sherwpinkhair

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 same here!

@thespirit-ledhomestead9002

2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious, same! Mystery Alaska on pause... lol

@denisebrady6858

2 жыл бұрын

Hey where are you as I am in Queensland Australia & we are already 30C. so very hot Spring instore for us.

@kathrynhelm4176

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Denise, I’m in Southern California outside San Diego. I’ve heard your area can have burning hot days. 🥵. Stay cool.

There are many reasons why I love watching you both. I’ve always canned and preserved, so it’s such a pleasure to see all that you do. I’m a senior woman in the middle of Minneapolis, and I find myself drawn to your work and play in the wilderness. Mostly, I keep remembering my dad who would have LOVED your videos. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He canned salmon when he had the opportunity to go fishing for them. He built his garage with iron I-beams to hang deer, etc. He built the house we grew up in among so many other projects over his years. He was a welder and a cement man. He had a massive garden. Ah well, thanks for all you do. And for always reminding me of my wonderful dad.

I just love supervisor Bo. He’s so serious. 🐶🐾

A spellbinding video for week end enjoyment. Glad to see Arielle now has full protection from the bees. Great teamwork once again in completing the lean-to project. Looks great !👍👍👍

@vickihill4777

2 жыл бұрын

She has a full bee suit and has worn it in previous videos but quit wearing it along the line as she became more comfortable with the bees.

Fabulous build. I’m impressed with your skills. You both seem to conquer every hurdle. Ariel you are one strong woman. Moving those trees is a Herculean task and you’re up for it every time.

Great use of your natural resources. Functional is the objective and I feel you achieved just that.

Love how y’all utilize everything!!!! All tree parts and the vehicular ladder cracks me up!!! 😆😆😆😆😆

Hell yeah. Over the next few months, we're all gonna really need your videos, guys... please keep posting, no matter what.

@jforozco12

2 жыл бұрын

their recipes are so fucking good, i loved the 7 day breakfast video, i have a theory they were both chefs in their old lives or something cuz everything looks so tasty

@greeneyedgirlina

2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering, what’s happening in the next few months that’s going to make us need their videos more than what we’ve all been going through since early 2020? 🤣

@brylenebutler

2 жыл бұрын

@@greeneyedgirlina I implore you to make sure your family has a nicely stocked pantry. Even if NOTHING happens, 2020 showed us that making sure you are prepared for anything is a very wise decision. I am not encouraging panic buying, but I am encouraging you to get a couple extra of whatever you buy at the grocery store if you can swing it, and if you can’t just put up a few extra items in each grocery shopping trip.

@brylenebutler

2 жыл бұрын

@@greeneyedgirlina I’m hoping nothing happens, but I’m seeing prices rise and we are coming up on what used to be flu season and there may be more shutdowns (at least in select states, including the one I live in). If 2020 taught me anything, people panic when things get shut down. That leads to empty shelves and empty shelves lead to more panic.

@jforozco12

2 жыл бұрын

@@greeneyedgirlina dont know but i suppose cool cooking and canning stuff and winter life in alaska

The roof and top metal looks great y’all, but dat rugged wood siding steals da show! Fantabulous! Ayeeee! SW La fan 😁

@laurieb5

2 жыл бұрын

I agree..

@brendag2891

2 жыл бұрын

SW la fan, as in Los Angeles or Louisiana? Because, just saying, no Ida in California. Either way, be safe. I love the wooden siding, too.

@jayparker7701

2 жыл бұрын

@@brendag2891 I’m a Louisiana man! 🎻 where we grow da bess food in the world 😆

Great job and the things you wanted to put in there fit perfectly.

Ariel is a strong Woman, Erick is so handy probably he has experience in construction , Amazing people , i like to wacth your videos God bless you guys

I AM JUST SO AMAZED OF JUST WANT A GREAT JOB YOU BOTH DID WOW I JUST LOVE THE WAY YOU ARE TO EACH OTHER YOU BOTH HAVE SO MUCH BEAUTIFUL LOVE FOR EACH OTHER YOU ARE MY FAVORITE COUPLE I JUST GET SO EXCITED WHEN MY BELL LETS ME KNOW I GOT A NEW VIDEO FROM YOU BOTH THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR WONDERFUL VIDEO WITH THIS OLD GRANNY 😊😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍

Your homestead is looking so lovely, y’all have put so much time and work into it and have added so much value to your property. I was so excited to get the notification of a 37 minute video! Yipp-ee! It sounded like the chickens or head hen was sounding her approval of the privacy fence on the coop’s side! Have a fun weekend, we’ll be looking forward to your next episode. Here’s a hug for Bandit and Beau.

The pattern on Bandit's fur when you first start attaching the siding is gorgeous. It really is unique. Both your dogs and the kitty are adorable.

You should keep a few panels of clear corrugated plexiglass on hand so when you build something like this right in the center over your main work area, you could put the clear plastic roofing and have light coming in. I know winter time is the problem because the snow on the roof, but the rest of the year when you can remove the snow or have no snow on that roof. You have plenty of light inside the shelter. Would love to see people doing that. Thanks for sharing again as you did an excellent job when you built this shelter.

Oh man!! That looks phenomenal 😍!! The wood siding is like a picture pulled off a Tennessee tobacco barn, or a hay barn in Wisconsin. Beautiful job!!

You two are adorkable...in the best way possible! Edit: WOW! The lean to turned out incredible. Love the live edge. That wood is gorgeous

@wendyd1013

2 жыл бұрын

@@408Magenta Nope.. i meant exactly what I typed🤪

@catherinefoster1481

2 жыл бұрын

@@wendyd1013 adorkable - awesome! I think it should be part of the English language.

@wendyd1013

2 жыл бұрын

@@catherinefoster1481 🤗💚 I agree!

@wendyd1013

2 жыл бұрын

@@408Magenta Awww.. Bless your heart!

Yup , Wilson !!!! Shed looks awesome !!!

I hope the snow falling off of the long side doesn't tear down the fence. Can't tell how much space is between shed and fence. Love the live edge boards.

Y’all worked so hard, it looks great! Love how pumped Eric was when he was showing it off

Love watching your videos can’t wait for another harvest and canning video!

AWESOME VIDEO GUYS.👍👍😊 As a former ALASKAN, Electrician( ALCAN) and Homesteader, i really enjoy watching your videos and your homesteading journey. Thanks 👍👍😁

Great job guys....you all did wonderful......you will enjoy it for years to come!

Looks great.. are you planning to cap the ends on top of the conex? Would think it would help to keep snow from blowing in. I truly love watching you two. Be safe..but keep doing..

I can't wait to see the design for the shed to cover, and protect the Saw Mill. This building of the sheds are great. Very impressed.

@lauriep.1362

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, me too. Can't leave that expensive saw mill out all winter.

This reminds me of a corn crib. You've improved the storage area immensely.

Very nice guys .... the fruits of your labor will pay off in a big way. Take care Eric & Arielle.

Eric you and Ariel amaze me to be so young and the things you know how to do and accomplish.You both are great at working together and the love and respect you show to each other. God bless. Love your channel.

We bought a used wood-mizer some years back to cut up some of the trees that we take down when we clear property for people to build new homes on. We built all kinds of storage sheds and like you we built some lean-to’s on the sides of some containers that we bought as well. And over the years we cut up all different sizes of boards and timber’s for different people. The old saw mill has more than paid for it self and made us some profit as well. I think you guys done a jam up job on your lean-to build. With a lot of hard work and a lot of team work you two all amaze me at what y’all do. Enjoyed the video waiting for the next one. God Bless !

It’s 99 degrees here in Texas. Love hearing about a frost, slightly jealous!

Great use of the Polaris as a lift to get on the roof. Wonderful life you are living, God bless you -and thanks for sharing.

I am still amazed that you tied those structures toggle with just the both of you guys get so much quality word so so fast. It truly looks incredible!!!!!

That sawmill really has paid for itself on a job like this, can't believe how great it cuts! I LOVE IT!! You both really do inspire me a lot!! Oh, I have also watched this twice already lol

@jwfinkler388

2 жыл бұрын

Are there plans to build a shed roof over the sawmill to protect the equipment.

@flowersflowers473

2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourite episodes!

Look so easy when you watching somebody working job well done guys you both are good

I just found these guys. I am mesmerized. Can't stop watching. I know now why they have 500K subscribers.

That was an awesome piece of team work. It looks good. Most industrious couple living the good life. 👍

I love that live edge siding. Looks great.

Yet another completed project. You two work very hard, it is nice to see a young couple enjoying their dream. Thank you for sharing with us.

Love the banter you guys leave in your videos... "Wilson" my husband yelled at the tv! Awesome work!

Truly enjoy watching you two!! Your relationship is amazing and I wish you both continued happiness and success!!!! Thanks again!!

I LOVE the nature shots starting at 11:19 Brings such peace. Wow, the structure looks AMAZING! Great job! Happy Friday my favorite peeps :)

Love watching Sawyers. My moms dad was one her whole life. 1920s til about 1990s. They all helped cut and everything. We would sneak over to mill and jump 8n sawdust. Grandpa would yell stop that. There is sharp pieces in there. Loved tha T 5 ft 2 in man.

Hi Arielle! Does Eric got a stunt double? 😄😄😄 Kidding! He almost can do anything and everything 💪🏼💪🏼 And you are such a very hardworking lovely lady. You two are so amazing. Please always be careful ❤️

I love watching the progress, not just on the lean-to, but the whole property. Everything you do makes it easier for the next season/year. Lots of work, but so worth it.

Don't forget the diagonal braces at each post to keep the sheds from racking in high winds.

@davihar

2 жыл бұрын

you must brace this structure for the wind and snow or it will collapse. Wood or cable diagonally cross bracing. AndI would double the number of metal straps holding the joists. A good wind will rip the roof off. But nice job. Lots of work so lets keep it working for you for many years.

@Sunnbuzz

2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't they pour cement and create footers on the posts ? Genuinely curious

@ryanmartinage

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sunnbuzz They’vecovered this in previous videos but it has to do with the way the ground freezes and thaws. It tends to push up move concrete.

@Sunnbuzz

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmartinage Thanks, I did think about that but then wasn't sure, I live in Canada and we still pour footings, but I obviously don't know enough about concrete or their terrain for an educated reply. They do make products/materials that act as a joint expansion tho.

@ryanmartinage

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sunnbuzz it was on some fence posts I believe and the freezing and thawing mudd moved them all around. They said some locals said to put them directly in the dirt to help dissuade that behavior.

You guys did a great job building that shelter for your things!!!🙂🙂🙂

The siding looks like a work of art!

I love watching your vlogs! Your both so creative and the fishing 🎣 is one of my favorites to watch. Thank you for putting yourselves out there and showing how it is to live in Alaska.

I love how you two are always accomplishing projects! Looks great!

@daandemeyer1708

2 жыл бұрын

Needing content for youtube might he the best motivation in the world to not postpone everything 😀

Nice job! I enjoyed watching this build. I am doing something similar. Years ago I built a 20’ X 40’ shed for far equipment and a work area. I quickly discovered that it wasn’t enough space so I built a 12’ lean-to on one side. Now I need more room so I bought some 26’ long box trusses form a construction project that ordered incorrectly and I was just going to put in a post barn type of frame to hold them up so I could add a 24’ X 40 ‘ covered parking areas for all of my equipment. Then the bright idea came into my hard head and I bought two 40’ Conex containers for more durable storage. So I placed them 24’ away from the shed. Now I have to put the trusses from the shed to the Conex’s and then I will have a real monstrosity of a storage/workshop that will be 80’ X 40’ structure. That should hold me for many years if not forever. Again I really like what you have built because it has real charm and the wood you have used is very nice looking.

You are both so smart! We watch all the time. I love those puppies!

Great job. That was a Eurasian three toed woodpecker

@ddrsteen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It looked like a hairy woodpecker with a yellow cap and I was wondering…It goes to show that AK is a lot closer to Russia than it is to Ohio when “Eurasian” birds hang out in the beetle kill spruce.

2 thumbs up and a high five now that’s what I’m talking about, it came out fantastic Eric that proud look on your face at the end was priceless, thank you for bringing us along loved every minute of it..

That saw mill has paid off ten fold!!!

Love the heart with your initials...so precious when 2 people love each other.

It makes me really happy to think about living like you guys one day. You inspire me to make my dream come true every time I see one of your videos. I hope you do well this winter!

Oh my goodness, when Eric was standing on the truck while Ariel drove him around screwing in the roofing, I was totally going to comment that Tim the tool man would be proud… and then Eric did Wilson!!!! I was dying 😂

Guys you already have everythings,,,Saw machine, woods and Skills. I cant wait to see you build your own house. It must be great things to see. GBU stay safe

I’ve never seen two people work harder than you guys do!!! Amazing!! ❤️💫❤️

Looks really nice , and it's nice to see you two enjoying yourselves while working on a project

missed your gardens and cooking meals and harvesting..❤️🇵🇭

You guys work so hard. What a transformation. You are amazing.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟

It’s great how you two work together as a team on all the projects around your home, both outside and inside. Great job! Thank y’all for sharing!

You're the only homestead guys I have loved watching literally from the ground up. So youthful, so resourceful, so talented & skilled, so caring and loving for each other. You're just a pair of superlatives, in my book. I just love watching you both grow with the land, every minute of it is vicariously rewarding for me, too. I pray you both be always be safe and well.

Love that saw mill! With all those beetle dead trees.....bingo!

You guys are really amazing and having outstanding skills in every field.Keep working & smiling.

Looks great!!! I am curious though why a peak was not built over the storage container. A simple low slope A-frame rafter would look very nice, protect the rafter and storage container and stop the water from running down the side of the container and making the ground soft. Just a thought. Looks wonderful none the less.

@geoaerorider4589

2 жыл бұрын

My thought too

@lauriep.1362

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@arispiker

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps its better to get rid off of the snow on top when they can walk there? Just a guess, could be wrong :)

@jp-h-0221

2 жыл бұрын

Me 3.

@mikefrost2404

2 жыл бұрын

Those containers are plenty strong enough to hold snow & ice.. His Add-On is at enough of a slope for snow/ice to slide & as long as he tied them to the container properly, there wont be any gap for water to pour down the sides... That said, I personally still would have built a peak over the container lol.

You're right "Wilson" . Looks great Guys 👍. If you want to totally enclose a shed, cut shiplap sliding. You square your log and shim up every odd cut. Beautiful job. Sawmill is almost paid off. Nice mill from Ontario, Canada.

It’s good to see beetle killed trees put to good use. Buying a saw mill was a great investment in your property.

I still can't get over the work you two get done inside and outside of your house. I sure enjoy all the content. See ya.

That saw mill was a game changer. What a team you guys make. You've got to get the mill under a roof.

It is looking great. I would consider finishing the roof with a peak. It would keep the snow and rain out of the wings. Keep up the good work.

I like that live edge wood it gives it more of a natural effect

Wilson Wilson Jr!!! I laughed so hard at that reference. I got to meet the actor, Earl Hindman, at a taping I attended many years ago as a teenager. He was so sweet and funny. Sadly he passed away a few years ago.. You guys are amazing!! I am obsessed with your videos. My husband and I want to do what you’ve done so bad but with 4 kiddos 10 and under, one of whom is special needs, it’s a lot harder to just pick up and go. Someday! 💞💞 We will live vicariously through y’all in the meantime!!

My favorite kids......LOL! The project is beautiful, pat each other on the back. You have done yourselves proud. Take care and be safe!

Awesome, we needed this today. Thanks for sharing your life!

@susanapplegate9758

2 жыл бұрын

ETA…we saw the beetle kill coming back in the 70s, I’m really happy seeing you two make good use of the lost spruce. Wish you could have been here to see it when it was all still green

Bandit had a nice long drool going! Great job on the build btw

You guys working together are amazing,good for you 💕💕💕

I was so impressed with the wood shed, glad you stuck with that design for your lean-to as well. Fabulous job!! That really clears up space for yard area. It will be easier to plow in the winter now.

I am running out of words on how to tell y’all what a incredible job you’re doing you two never cease to amaze me, what a beautiful job it turned out to be y’all need to be so very proud of yourselves on what y’all can accomplish working together. God Bless y’all! Lol

You two are so prolific in your work. There’s always something that got done in every video. Real homesteaders. And you never ask for money.

Nice! Glad there is still some light coming through

Love the drone shots of the building!

Wow, it looks amazing 👏 God Bless you both and as always thank you for sharing. Your videos have helped me cope by taking my mind off of the awful things happening with some of my family members who are fighting for their lives in hospital from covid. I was able to let those thoughts drift off, if only for a short time to watch you two. It means so much. 🙏💞

I am definitely going to watch this video a second time.

Use of the live edge is stunning! ♥️👌👍🏻

The camera shot from behind the sawmill pointing over towards the shipping container and side of your house made it set in just how much use you're making of a pretty compact space, wow! Great stuff as always y'all!