“Workshops need to be big, houses don’t need to be big” Please come and tell this in person to my wife.

@TheNinja691

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto. I’d love to do what Kris has done but I got a wife and 3 kids so would need to do it on a bigger scale. 😫

@thadtuiol1717

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNinja691 It's too late for guys like you. Sorry, you bought into the system and you're in for life. What Kris has done is a young man;s game, a young man with no ties, good health, energy and desire. A middle aged guy with a family and mortgage would be an epic fail trying to do the same.

@Gexrge_OSRS

2 жыл бұрын

@@thadtuiol1717 Says who? You? I think anyone can do it with the right resources and mindset. Fuck what you and anyone else thinks.

@marktyler3381

2 жыл бұрын

@@thadtuiol1717 This guy started his life in the wilderness at 50. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mq1hlrCxerXefrQ.html

@thunderballz74

2 жыл бұрын

Yeeeeeesss I totally agree !

I don't recall you failing even once. Just lots of learning experiences and demonstrations you've generously recorded for me and others to learn from. I for one really appreciate all your effort in documenting all of this. I've been watching your channel since your early days and its amazing to see your progress. Please don't take this as pressure but your videos help people. Cheers Mate!

@ThePonduz

4 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@aliciavalentyn5889

2 жыл бұрын

Keep inspiring 🌲

@Kampup

2 жыл бұрын

did he need planning permission?

KRIS I enjoy all your video's. And never give a negative comment on any video's I watch. Being in a wheelchair from age 23 until 57 now, I just like watching other's live there dream. Craig, Ohio, U. S.

@mikedeman5351

4 жыл бұрын

Well said Craig. Best Wishes :)

@gallopingg1

4 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS YOU, AND PLEASE GOD YOU ARE ABLE TO MAKE SOME OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE, MICK FROM UK.

@chinosts

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Craig.. just read your touching comment..I hope you are living the best life you can mate..

Hey Kris, really sad KZread isn't working for you. I think people like you and Maximus Ironthumper are the lifeblood of the online alternative living community. I personally have an awful lot of respect for you and your can-do attitude. keep up this excellent channel and please ignore the nay sayers. cheers for posting

@alangardiner872

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't working for him????...do you realize that with almost 340, odd K subscribers his KZread income ( apart from) patron supporters..is 40/50,000 dollars a Month!!....I admire him immensely but make no mistake, he is doing very nicely.. and good luck to him.

@AdventureFrank4207

2 жыл бұрын

Max is a g too xx

@danieleriksson3170

2 жыл бұрын

@@alangardiner872 haha? where do you get this information from? 1million views pays $300-500 for his kind of content.. If he provided financial information, maybe double.

@DanielFishing0

2 жыл бұрын

@@alangardiner872 stop saying shit I just searched his channel on socialblade and monthly around £162- to £2.6k so you are lying well that's just from KZread don't know about patreon but still he doesn't earn that much so he is not doing that well from KZread

So you have gone from novice to master in about 5 years. This is an impressive accomplishment that seems to require the deep skill of learning independently. It is not trivial to be able to learn complex things using the amazing information available on the internet. The information is there, finding it and learning it requires discipline and mental capacity. Not all of us have either. Few of us have both at the level you have demonstrated. Thank you for sharing this very special journey. You have inspired many of us.

Nobody learns anything from getting things right every time. You’ve done a fantastic job there. Creating a life from the land. Be proud of yourself. Most armchair experts will never achieve half of what you’ve achieved already

Your motivation and drive is infectious and definitely contributes to my own well-being so thanks for that. Keep it up man.

Kris, your humility and perseverance is inspiring. In these very strange times, people are re evaluating what is of value. I am a painter / artist who firmly believes that nature and or environment is neglected in favour of material pisesions. Love your KZread videos kris.

I thought you had an Engineering background after watching you build your hydro generator. Looking forward to watching your place grow as you continue to improve it.

'Never done this before, so no reason to think I cant't do it.' Is an awesome and inspiring attitude. When the revolution comes, you're one of the survivors. Unlike the armchair experts you do know how to use your brains and your hands and what it means to fend for your own. Keep up the good work!

@alangardiner872

2 жыл бұрын

The revolution is with us.. we have a Government that lie to us...lock up old ladies for no mask, but pay illegal immigrants 40 pound cash/week after also putting them in high quality accommodation and they have no mask during the whole process...Britain is a dustbin..That's why I moved in 2000...Enoch was not wrong.

You are an amazing man. You seem to have a deep understanding of life. But you must understand that what people say dosen't matter. Some people will try to destroy what you are trying to accomplish through comments. What people say cannot hurt or change things unless you let them. It is up to you. Stay safe and healthy my friend.

I find I admire you more and more as you progress in your activities. Sure there have been instances when I thought 'I would have done that differently'. BUT: You DID it, you did it your way, and got it done, and most often it worked out. Plus in the meantime you've been learning and growing like few other people. So I'll say it again: Thank you Kris, for being an inspiration!

Thank you for your videos. I look forward to them each week. You are remarkable!

Please please please when you’re ready to offer the courses for the house build give us plenty of time to organise time off. I find your ‘have a go’ attitude and confidence so inspiring!!

most negative comments I've had are about a simple pouch design being simple... crack on mate, you do brilliant things and whether I understand the ins and outs or not it's clear you do!

Kris, thanks for taking the time to answer all those questions - good to hear some of your background; I'd assumed you had a woodworking career, but it's obviously just a love and feeling for wood that drives you. Most KZreadrs think that the 'boring' stuff is boring, but not so, many of us pick up on things that are intuitive to you, but are new to us. Ignore the nay-sayers, or block them... they add nothing and only cause grief, what you're doing is inspiring and laudable, do please carry on!

we would like some of the boring behind the scenes stuff more than you would know

That should be your motto, Kris: “Having a go!”

@woodworksmarket1447

4 жыл бұрын

I’d buy that t-shirt.

@eelcohoogendoorn8044

4 жыл бұрын

Seconded. A have pretty pathological perfectionism myself, and I tend to put off projects until I have every detail figured out, and its quite therapeutic to see how far a guy and his chainsaw can come.

Really nice video. You have an easy manner in front of the camera, and it's quite easy (for me) to feel I'm listening to a friend. Interesting that you are working with someone in Ireland on the turbines. I live on the Beara peninsula in West Cork, on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. (I got here long before there WAS a Wild Atlantic Way!) Like you I got cheesed off with town life (I'm a Dubliner originally) and live in a bungalow on an acre of the most beautiful land you can imagine -imho- with mountains filling my windows. Never thought I could survive living in a tiny west of Ireland village, but here I am 20 years later, happy as can be. Keep being Kris, Kris. Great channel!

@kazmtablet2146

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you found Heaven!

Kris. You are watched by thousands of people. Some of us are intelligent, some of us are not! If you receive negative comments about what you are doing, and how you are doing it, it's fair to assume they are from the less intelligent of us. Just ignore it mate, you've got more skill and intelligence in your little finger than them. The way you do stuff is up to you, it works for you, I appreciate you sharing it with us, sure you make errors but that is the best way to learn. I honestly think I can speak for the majority of your subscribers when I say we are 100% behind you. The other (not so intelligent ) should be ignored. Please don't let it get to you....

@Marcel_Audubon

4 жыл бұрын

cringeworthy to see someone write as fawning a comment as yours - why would anyone choose to be such a suck up in life? it's creepy, really

@fluffmeister2715

4 жыл бұрын

@@Marcel_Audubon He is watched by thousands of people some of us are ass kissers, some of us are not!

@tastyw0rm

4 жыл бұрын

@@Marcel_Audubon Validated Nick's comment in one reply. Excellent work.

@Marcel_Audubon

3 жыл бұрын

@Animal Liberation you know you're reading the comment of a dull mouth breather when they resort to talking about "trolls," "haters," or insist that "you're just jealous" as they try to publically play white knight to their favorite channel owner, hoping, hoping, hoping that he will recognize their efforts (and dare I say their l❤ve?) for him and publically thank them You're a middle aged man, but you sound like an 11 year old school girl (cringe)

@steveqhanson6835

2 жыл бұрын

@@Marcel_Audubon Holy Christ! Why so angry?

My girlfriend and I just keep looking at the door you built. It's so beautiful. I'm a pretty good craftsman myself, but I haven't done one as nice as that my friend. As always, love to watch your projects.

Your failures are simply part of a success story. Nothing worth working for has ever been achieved without the odd failure or two. Keep it up. Your videos are inspiration to many of us.

Better recorded than live for the improved quality - thanks! Helpful to learn more about your experience, thanks for the transparency.

Happy for you Kris,we all start from somewhere and hope for the best

From eastern Colorado, I like and am proud of you and your efforts!!

Going to buy my first piece of undeveloped land tomorrow. You're an inspiration man, you helped me begin to escape the brainwashing of school/society

@annieabfab6258

4 жыл бұрын

DNA Emon - well done, best wishes👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺

@alangardiner872

2 жыл бұрын

well done...Good Luck.

Fascinating and inspiring, great Q&A. I was hoping someone might ask about planning permission, building control, etc. Are these required for your buildings? If so, what costs, hassles and delays have you suffered?

@flatulentcat1947

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'd also like to know about that. For example, what taxes, charges you have to pay to local council etec.

Wow, that was an informative session, tyvm. Hugs and greetings fro South Africa. Stay safe

I really enjoyed this Kris. I find your work so inspiring. It's made me change how I do things. Keep up the great work.

Just discovered you channel today, and I've already binged your entire Hydro series! Wow, mate, what a true inspiration you are and this channel is. Subbed, and checking out the Patreon. As someone who is much to far away to ever get to attend a class in person, hopefully Patreon, and maybe something like Floatplane can keep video content worth your while, because Its truly so worthwhile for us!!

you've come such a long ways since I discovered you. I feel honored to be with you through your journey. I pray you never stop KZread... :(

Thank you for taking the time to answer questions! You basically answered all of mine! I am really looking forward to in the future, up coming years to watch your bale straw construction if you decide to go that route! Thanks again for making the videos! I defently have learned alot!😀👍👍👍👍

Hi Kris, just wanted to say I really enjoyed this chilled, laid back chat about all of your accomplishments and hard work. Love your videos and I look forward to enjoying them for as long as you are able to and feel like making them! All the best.

Well for a scruffy Hobbit you look okay. I myself am a Kinder complete with top knot. I found your channel when you were putting the rafters up for the lower workshop. Went back through it to see you building your house. Priceless! Thank you for sharing everything. I've learned a lot. Blessings on you and Dot, Mouser, and various livestock! Stay healthy please!🕊🐱💟🤠🌱⛺🖖🙏

Hi Kris, I only found your channel recently and to look back on how you started and how you've progressed is inspirational. At the beginning of this year I bought a plot of land in Spain and will be doing a similar kind of off grid project. Keep doing what you are doing and sharing the journey with the rest of us. thanks!

Take care brother! You are amazing human !

Great Job!!!!! Thank you for being you.

Awesome thanks Kris, been watching from the start of your channel, sometimes wish I could give two thumbs up, I would love to visit one day for one of the tours when you have it operational.👍👍

I watch to see you succeed my favorite bits are your triumphs, I love the shop workshop roof it kinda mesmerises me

Thanks mate brilliant q and a, I've been watching for years now and love what your doing. I tried getting in touch via your website about volunteering last year but never heard back, respect your a busy man. Would love to come up once this flippin lockdown is over and help out. Cheers for the great content.

Thanks for answering my question Kris, I never thought about the light living in the woodland. Very good point.

Well that was fascinating. I have been watching since the start, and never really knew what your plans were for the land. Like so many youtube channels, the thing that really keeps us watching is interesting content and a likeable presenter. You definitely tick both those boxes, I hope you keep the vids going, thanks from Australia.

I'm curious to see if you will maybe do that second intake for the hydro you were planning and how you will balance it, I have some ideas but nothing tested. Also something to think about is a septic system that can be used to feed plants I think you are doing a great job getting back to nature in a big way, and from someone who suffers badly from depression and PTSD, I think you probably did get a bit depressed at the start but worked your way through it and just kept on going. You are an INSPIRATION to humans everywhere who feel trapped by the system and need to escape. I unfortunately do not have the same means to escape but you bring all those ideas and processes that I have researched and put it into practical use, in front of a camera, so others can learn. Keep up the good work.

Thank you for sharing your totally inspirational stuff and ignore the idiots! I watch in awe as you tackle incomprehensibly ambitious projects and include us in these endeavours. Love it so much.

You're doing an amazing job. I love seeing what your upto. I would love an update on your trees you planted.

Thank you for filming and your thoughts, very informative and inspirational, love what you do and who you are

Been looking forward to this!! Thanks Kris, much love! ;)

Just subscribed. Really enjoyed the tool box build and looking forward to viewing more. Well done

Mate been following you for years, your doing a cracking job and doing my best to emulate what you are doing.

I am watching your video this Friday night and enjoying listening to you talk. We’ve been following your videos from the beginning and we always Look forward to seeing your videos. You are very talented, no nonsense, courageous kind of guy. We certainly appreciate your talents and information you share and aren’t afraid to admit when things don’t go the way you’d planned. Good on you for following your heart and pushing through the hard stuff moving forward anyway. You are appreciated!!

I just recently found your channel and am trying to catch up on your journey. Truly amazing the things you have achieved. However I believe how you have inspired others is even more amazing. Your determination, work ethic and grit along with your humbled personality, honesty and integrity makes your KZread channel my favorite. Looking forward to more .

Scruffy Hobbit! Love it! I'm cut from the same cloth 😁. A long video but has probably saved you time responding to comments, very honest, informative and definitely worth watching all the way through. It's so refreshing to know that there are people that care, that try and that have the intelligence to think things through a bit and also think about all their possibilities. Hope you're all well.

You are brilliant! An inspiration.

I have enjoyed watching your journey since you laid the foundation on your round house. You have built a beautiful haven with the materials to hand. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

I live in Wales myself and would love to help you build your house when you get to that point. I also dream of getting my own land and building a straw bale house. I’d love to help out on other projects and learn a bit before mine becomes a reality. I’ll keep an eye and reach out when you’re ready. ☺️

Hello Kris love your video's nice place , watching the round house build was awesome an all that entailed for to run off grid , like your style of building things , Peace Blessings Craig

Being a long time watcher I wasn’t, at first, going to watch this video because I figured you’d just be sitting down talking, which you were, but found it very interesting not just your answers but the thinking behind some of them. Very honest and frank. It takes a bit of courage to open up like you have. Thank you for sharing.

I am so grateful to have found you! The degree of thoughtfulness in your work is encouraging, especially those steps you take to save the land and yet to be self sufficient. Because you did so much by hand, should times get nasty, you have already gained the tutelage needed to carry on while most of us will be at ground zero. I so admire your creativity and pricess!

Such a genuine guy, thanks for sharing!

When I saw your first video a few years ago,I knew I would find a spot.clear it and build my own cordwood home.read all I could on cob.i started already .we have 11 acres..thank you for sharing.it really was inspiring ..

It was interesting to hear you've taken well to gardening! I aspire to seek a similar lifestyle, but my interest came mostly from studying food production. Your story of working in general construction was very familiar to me too. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your greenhouse and expanded garden!

Thanks for posting and sharing. Really great to hear the q & a. Best wishes for you & your endeavors.

yep, timber frame and straw bale is a winner. settled on that design too and can't wait to start. thanks for the thoughts/advice on beginning, got 25 acres in Ohio, USA. beautiful hardwood forest and meadow. undeveloped, but close to the grid, but trying to design without much of it.

What a great guy! I had avoided watching this video for a day or two coz I thought it will just be a monologue other than the hands on stuff you do. But boy was I wrong? I have enjoyed your answering every question and they were many, Kris you are an inspiration. I like doing my own carpentry and joinery and I have always admired your excellent skill and talent at it. I am shocked to hear you say that you have not had any training or previous experience in it. That is really encouraging for me because am going to try more challenging stuff. Great stuff you give us.

What a Brilliant vlog Kris, very honest and informative. 5 yrs ago I was about undertake a rebuild of a 200yr old ruin of a cottage but unfortunately hurt my back just prior to starting and unable to do so since.. it was going to be my escape from modern life...as I don't need or like the modern way of life...stay safe and stay happy

Lot of wisdom in many of the side sentences. Loved this Q&A as it brought an inside scoop of videos I watched earlier. Love your work. Please keep going for all of us!

You're a little older than I was starting off "living off grid". I was 17 in NH (USA) and built a cabin, hand drilled a well, had no electricity and lived through the first year in NH winter (-5F and lots of snow back then, circa 1969) but as you said, a lot of things I would have done differently. However, it build character and forms the rest of your life one way or another. Makes a better person of you of puts you in the rehab center.. I survived and although not living "off the grid" I am certainly doing all I can do to reduce, recycle, reuse and get back to nature. Solar on the house, large garden, mostly hand work on building/creating stuff and really enjoy the outcomes. Keep it up! DD

I love your channel. You are so wildly intelligent and kind. Your videos are such an inspiration. I’m 18 years old and thinking about getting property to do the same as you. I’ve been interested in cob for the last 3 years and when I came across your channel it really made my day. I wish dot, the cat, and you the best!

Hi Kris, love your channel. You do things like we do here in New Zealand...think outside the box. Keep up the good work.

As always Kris, the main thing we all get from your video's, your life style and your attitude is quite simply inspiration. I know there will always be detractors but overwhelmingly, people love what you do and how you go about things. All the very best to you, Dot and the cat - stay safe and well x Pete x

When I found you on KZread I was totally intrigue on how you were going to build you house and outbuildings and the lifestyle you were going for, I have found it very interesting to watch and learn as you have progressed with your lifestyle.

Natural swimming pond is an amazing idea. Here in Wales we do have some beautiful weather. It's on my list for when I can afford to buy my own bit of land. Great video Kris and thanks for answering my question. All the best.

Really inspirational, Kris. Please know that for every person watching for you to fail there's a hundred of us watching for you to succeed! Thanks for talking about the motivational aspects and letting us see behind the curtain a bit.

Sitting in my armchair in Chicago, I find your efforts and achievements inspiring and very impressive! Love your videos!

This has been really interesting. Your woodworking/metalworking skills are even more amazing given what you said about not having these skill sets before you started. Thanks for sharing - at least now I know not to send you a tent for a Christmas present :)

Rock on bro. Continue with the lot and good luck. If nothing else, there's always that birdsong to listen to. Cheers for great content.

Just spent 3 hours in lockdown watching these videos. Even the wife sat happy watching. Great to see from the beginning. Thanks for the journey. You are a man of the world and a man many of us hope to be. During this lockdown I would imagine millions of us wish we were away from today’s city environments. Keep it going.

Inspirational videos! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure/life with us. Apologies if you’ve already spoken about this in other videos, but I’m interested in how you have navigated the planning permission situation. Thanks again.

Love the openness and honesty. Thanks :)

The channel is an inspiration. Been watching for a while and real like the honest no frills vibe 👍🏻 keep the videos coming

Thanks for sharing and answering questions. Great to learn about you and what you're doing. Look forward to more... 😉👍

Kris, ultimate respect for your lifestyle and building skills. I'm amazed at your collection of machinery and tools. Great story to see your change from the start, you've really made a wonderful life for yourself and Dot. Look forward to when you upload your videos, please keep up the good work.

Timber frame and hay bail houses are awesome, seen a two story one being built it came out beautiful. Can't wait hope your still doing you tube when you build it.

A relatively recent follower, but chiming in that not everyone is watching to look for everything you're doing wrong. I'm here astounded by all of the things you've learned and so excited to find you because you explain things sooooo well. So, new follower, very happy to have found your channel. I love seeing everything you've tried, what worked and what didn't, and how detailed your videos are, how detailed your explanations are. You are a treasure.

Thank you for sharing your journey toward a self-sufficient "HomeStead/farm" in Wales, UK. I live in Arkansas, USA; in an apartment. I have a very great thirst for knowledge; you help me to satisfy that thirst for knowledge. I am happy you were able to find a partner to share your passion for the "Country Life".Since I am now retired, I look for videos that are informative, as well as entertaining; your videos do both for me. Thanks again. Peace, Long Life, and Health to all.

Hi Kris. I watch you all the time. Ya I like watching log cabin building, but I like your style and all you do. Keep up the good work, and the good videos to please. Take care.

Just found your channel via your love harp vid. Loved seeing your workshop in the shots and that led us to watch your other vids. Massive respect to you sir. My girlfriend and I are about to embark on our search for land in Wales and your vids are immensely inspiring. Thank you.

what a great video. your a man after my own heart. i bought 4 acres in cornwall a few years ago and have modest plans to become self sufficient myself . like you, i dont have any money and have to make things like my stables etc out of pallet wood. bloody hard work. great channel.

I really appreciate that you have shared so much with all of us am very impressed by your manner if there is one part of the wide field of crafts that you have shown that I would like to see more of is the musical aspect in particular the Harp which I watched you build

Kris I have just started watching your KZread videos. I am astonished and astounded by the hard work you have done in the years you have been there. You say you did not know a lot of what you do now - but it's just fantastic what you have achieved and well you are multi I don't want to say handyman you are much much more than that. You are a carpenter, electrician, plumber, designer, I can go on I envy your skills. I will continue to watch your videos as I await to see what else you will build. Just wondering are you worried about security of where you are situated obviously I don't know how far your property is in the woods. Anyway take care. John Williamson

Hi Kris. Your drive, diligence, patience, creativity, self-reliance and kindness are a potent antidote to the bile of modern life. Keep on keepin' on! Thanks for all your videos and much love from SW Finland

I love the birdsong in the background. I love your openness and honesty. You're very good at it. Thanks from Canada

I absolutely love your homestead.I am saving for my land and I spend extra time designing my cob cabin I plan to buy land on or near running water so I can pipe in water and build a water turbine system .you inspire me with your hard work and determination and just believing in your dream .good luck with everything

You are an inspiration! Love your unwavering tenacity. Keep it up dude.

You are an inspiration to many - on multiple fronts. Thanks for taking time to share your knowledge and experience.

Thanks for the number crunching Kris. I liked the summary where you equated it to charging a Tesla & the c02 saved. It brought it all into perspective for me. Well done 👍

Kris, thank you so much for the transparency and honesty you bring. You're a modest man, however you've been a big source of inspiration for my boy who bought acreage in Virginia to understand this off grid living. I'm so impressed by how you apply yourself. All the best!

Look forward to the next build Chris, I'm jealous of what you have achieved, would love to share a pint and a chat someday,

Great to see you answering those questions , I think your answers where great, you handled it fine. i watch you tube to learn, not to knock, you have shown us so much from so little, keep up the good fight/work, I`m always happy to watch your channel and learn . cheers Alex AU

I got excited when you read and answered my question😂 Like all your subscribers, I can’t wait for your new videos. All are really interesting and well put together displaying skill and true grit. Keep doing what you are doing!