So happy for you with the new property! CAUTION: when you mentioned about the "warping" of the floor around the woodstove.. I remember years back a friend had that problem, his cabin burned down..cause was in part due to missing and/or powdered firebrick. I'd also recommend putting fire backer board on the backside and definitely the floor...just FYI, all the best.

@edpoints1127

Жыл бұрын

Easiest way is cement board on the floor and both walls. 3 - 4'×4' pieces should work fine. One piece on the floor to stop sparks and dissipate some heat.Put spacers behind the wall pieces at least 1/2", 3/4" strong is better. It actually creates a vacuum with a gap at the bottom, as the cement board warms up cooler air is drawn up as the warmer air rises. It keeps your walls from getting too hot. Also around 27:26 ish, you definitely need fire bricks. I can't tell the condition of the remaining ones, some are missing and some are cracked. Not a problem to ignore. I believe your next moose will be harvested in the yard by the look of the place.

@leehillaby1706

Жыл бұрын

This channel has the very best comment section.

@julescaru8591

Жыл бұрын

@@edpoints1127 , I saw that too, glad you mentioned it, there seemed to be a few missing, definitely needs relining 👍

@nursemettsmsn

Жыл бұрын

Yes take care of the heat project for sure I am so happy for y’all

@Gam1928

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy for you!! You two work so well together and we love watching you. Thanks for the great channel!

You can always build a outside entry. Love this place!

@DoroHiro

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!❤the same thought I had

@GodessSiri

Жыл бұрын

Especially with the pretty little porch that's already there, wouldn't bee too difficult to enclose it and get both the arctic entry and a lot of usable space.

@graceveenema4762

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! We’ve all seen your boots! 😁

Bo and Bandit are the BEST boys! Love the new property and I'm excited to see you make it your new home. What a blessing to have an inside bathroom with a shower to use in the winter.

@nancyfahey7518

Жыл бұрын

And a bigger kitchen! That's awsome!

Ever thought of gardening from 4'x8' planter boxes? You could build them yourselves. Help save your backs while you're young. 😀

At 20:22 when the conex tipped to the ground - Arielle’s laugh is priceless!

@rcatesby246

Жыл бұрын

That timestamp is after her laugh, try 20:19

I’ve never seen a sweater suit a dog more than Bo’s 🥹. That is his essence in a jacket. 😂

@btb6011

Жыл бұрын

And I have a Great Dane that is very sensitive to cold weather and cannot find anything that fits him. 130 pounder he be....LOL and not one ounce of fat on him.

Welcome to your new land and home!

That opening was epic as usual! Seriously Alaska is magical! America is such a beautiful country! So happy to be an American and watch vlogs like this. You and Arielle are a real team! I wish y’all love as always 💜🧡❤️☺️

An inside toilet and shower! So happy for you! Cant wait to see what you do with this new property.

Congratulations on your new property! It will be interesting to see how you build up the garden beds and where you choose to put all the things like fruit trees, chickens and green house... :}

YES! That property is beautiful! (and I'll always love cabin tours) As if your channel couldn't get more amazing! You two are such fun, creative, determined people! I can only thank you for sharing your awesome lives with us! Much love from KY! ❤️ Maybe this new property will allow you to get more animals like you discussed when you first moved to Alaska!

Super happy for you guys. We just bought a cabin in northern Michigan and it came furnished as well and they left those same plates and bowls! We love them. Good luck to you guys!

What a dream property! 40 Acres! My mind is already spinning with all the possibilities and things you two are probably envisioning. I love that you prioritize the land and the property and don't get as hung up on square footage. Can't wait to experience this journey with you all! P.S. that kitchen looks like an upgrade for sure, that will be a blessing.

I am excited to watch the next stage of your life. Greetings from Australia🇦🇺

Such a beautiful piece of property! So much open space, and the trees! If you have had it as long as you say, I'm sure you two already started sketching out were you want to put the garden, the chickens, the bees.... I am so excited for this, but I'll miss the little swampy cabin too. Does the dry ground mean we might try for a root cellar again? Look foward to all the fun and exciting future projects!!

@katrienvh4289

Жыл бұрын

Teresa, in Finland, Sweden, they make above ground root cellars, then there is never a problem with ground water. And easier to build I think.

@jenniecallomon164

Жыл бұрын

What is ‘keeper cheese ‘…..not something I have heard of here in the UK…. I’m really enjoying the experience of a different kind of life ..

@evagroen3626

Жыл бұрын

@@jenniecallomon164 it is kefir cheese I believe! They make it from kefir, a sour milk-type which is the result of milk, kefir grains and patience

@Necile2

Жыл бұрын

They could use the crawl space as a root cellar.

Awesome drone music

Am I the only one who been checking every day of a new episode.

@davidmartin7479

Жыл бұрын

Nope. Lots of us do. 🙂

Beautiful place. You will have a lot of room for a big garden and greenhouse. 😊

I truly enjoyed this video. Stunning music. Very well done!

I couldn't live without my Conex. It's been with me to Dutch Harbor, Nome, Kotzebue, and now Anchorage. If I were to decide to move back to Oregon it would make the trip!

Watching you develop the new land is gonna be fun!

This is so exciting ! I love the porch on the front , and all the outdoor space ❤…. That bathroom , well that is just icing on the cake 😊!

Nice cabin. We, too, have a Blaze King wood stove. I think we have had it for about 20 years now. It still looks like new. We have had to replace the bricks once and have done a few other maintenance items. Before we bought it my husband researched stoves and decided this was the best for us. It sure has been. If it is really cold outside, 20 below zero, we have to fill it twice a day. If it is above zero, the wood will usually last over 24 hours. Ours has a really big fire box. It heats our 2 story 1200 square foot home. We don't use kindling. The first time we start it for the season we fill our fire box full, then light a Diamond Strike-A-Fire, and stick it in the wood. It always starts. We have an ash pan under our stove. I let the wood burn down to mostly ash with a few coals, clean the ashes out, and then fill it full with wood again. The few little ashes left always gets the new wood burning. It makes it so nice to barely have to load the stove with wood.

You guys just blow my mind! How awesome is this?!! What a splendid property! Gorgeous cabin! Time well spent when watching your videos! Finally reality without the “made for TV drama”! You guys have the courage to go for it and I love every minute of your journey! Thank you! 🏔🫶🏻

@helengates4981

Жыл бұрын

Love your new property porch in front of house

I’m so happy for you. There’s a totally different feel to a living forest than any of your other properties and 40 acres of living land vs mostly bog & dying woods will provide so much more beauty & opportunity for growth, adventure & enjoyment. 🥰

@angelamarie4137

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Plus, it looks like they'll have more privacy.

Looks like the plan is coming together. I am so pleased that you share your enterprise with us all. loved Eric being allie with the makeshift hammer, been there done that!😁

Indoor bathroom! It's the little things, congrats!

So beautiful!!! Over in New England we have a lot of 3 season closed porches instead of mud rooms. I’m not sure how well they would work in the Alaskan winter but they are lifesavers for extra storage and taking off big coats and boots

@peggyjean5530

9 ай бұрын

And if they are screened, it keeps out the bugs of which there appears to be lots.

The New property is gorgeous, can't wait to see what you guys do with it!

I didn’t want this video to end. I’m so excited to see what the future holds for you.

@doublerainbowsdoublerainbo7906

Жыл бұрын

I never want any of them to end!!! I always watch for the newest one to post, just like a little kid with their favorite TV show, that's how I am with their videos!!

@janetclark8754

Жыл бұрын

@@doublerainbowsdoublerainbo7906 same here

@annstewart1983

Жыл бұрын

@@janetclark8754 me too. I keep watching that red bar at the bottom of my screen. I want to push it back and see more

@sherryllynnjones7077

Жыл бұрын

I agree with all of you!!! I love them & EVERYTHING about their lives!!! 🙏❤️🙏🤗🥰🙏❤️🙏😊🐕👵

The Salmon board is used to serve fish on. The new property looks amazing and a very large area to do many things on.

Love the new land and what a ton of open space and beautiful trees. Will be a marvelous journey!

Wow!!! I’m impressed how you moved that off the trailer!!! I believe you both can accomplish anything😊

Congrats on your newest property addition...I love how generous you two are with your dogs..the way you dress them to make sure they're just as comfortable & warm is awesome!!

Wow guys that was owesome... ģreat video for sure. Keep up the great work together.

I'm sure I have told you how I"? always ready for an adventure with you bpth. You never disappoint me. I'm so proud of for all that you have done since you started your your channel. You have given me some unbelievable adventures. I'm so glad I found your channel.

@shirleylindsay5586

Жыл бұрын

Are you going to keep the other 2 cabins? Are you moving the chickens?

The new property is absolutely gorgeous ❤

This property is way better than the one close to Willow! That cabin is amazing wow!! I held my breath waiting to see that conex come off the trailer!! Wow a real shower and toilet inside!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Well my compas was off a bit in previous video guessing where you were headed with the conex. If it's where I'm thinking ( non discloser to respect your privacy), looks like a homerun. Thinking the trade off of cooler winter temps will be well worth the gains. More land, better land, less people, a home run for hunting and recreational access and not any further distance to outstanding fishing. Congrats to both you hard working people, much deserved success. Can't wait to see what you guys do with the place and really looking forward to some more hunting and fishing adventures. Great content that is very positive. The world needs more Erics and Ariels. Best of luck on a smooth transition and thanks for taking us along for the ride.

Dear Eric and Ariel, I am so happy for you guys. I realize it's going to take some time to get your new place put together the way that you want, but as I've mentioned before about you guys, you are doing some hard work! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.

Cool new property. The indoor bathroom will be great in the cold interior winters! It will be interesting to see how you develop the new place. Good luck to you guys.

"There's a light!"😃

What a lovely place...how wonderful to have 40 acres! So happy for y’all.

Congratulations on the property! Can’t wait to go on new adventures and projects with you at your new place!

We are so happy for you. You had JOY written all over your faces. The place and property are more than enough to keep you busy with new adventures. Stay safe and good blessings to you!

The woodwork is beautiful.

Squirrel piles are called “Middens”.

whoop! I've been looking forward to connex - the sequel. Absolutely loving your work you two, thank you xxx

So happy for you guys! A lot of potential with 40 acres!

Congratulations! Beautiful property

I like how you both enjoys the beliefs at make it your-own..

You make it look so easy. Never a dull video. I love Bo and Bandit is amazing. They both have great personalities. I always look forward to a new video.

You guys are incredible. Really like the new property. What about the remote cabin? Will you keep it?

My God Eric! Not only young and strong as the most, but decisive in your personality to take new and challenging prospects. I don’t quite understand what’s all this about. A new home? Is it just to substitute the one you already have? I’ll be looking for more information from you at all you do interest me a great deal. You’re a part of my little life. Keep safe❤

Now I know your plans at last! I was I’ll for a few weeks so I got confused on all your new plans and adventures. So pleased to have caught up with you and find that it’s all about a new home and adventure. So happy for you. I will keep a close look out for your wonderful videos and news from you. I don’t like TV normally, but always enjoy your videos. Thank you and my best to you always❤

The new cabin is lovely - I would go with a lighter interior color scheme - the dark green paint makes the space visually smaller. All that golden wood is gorgeous!

Wow! You're becoming quite the property owners! Looks beautiful, healthy trees, 40 acres!, a Blaze King stove & the sheds for storage. Oh the possibilities!👍

Lived in similar conditions and places since 1977 . Just saw kinda a neat way to split like 4 to 6 inch thick rounds by approximately 18 inch long logs on line . They used an old truck tire laid on its side and put about six cut to length logs on end in the middle of the tire so to be held together while splitting them with a maul . Another way I used to split wood is to stand the logs on end on flat ground in a line of four or more and go down the line while splitting them with a maul . Went pretty quick this way because I wasn’t constantly picking up the maul for each individual log . Hydraulic splitters are nice too .

It is so cool to watch you do these things!

I'm excited to see what you two are going to do to this property!

Its funny how the simple things can really add up to something important huh? We've always had a tiny house, haven't had a kitchen table in literal years. Moved recently, place has enough space for a 4 person kitchen table. Bliss. Your cabin looks fantastic, I wish you all the best with it.

Great channel.. longtime fan of My Self Reliance. The Eastern Interior is an amazing part of Alaska

Thank you for all your posts. I am grateful

Congratulations 🎉 It's an absolutely gorgeous property! Very exciting times for you two. The cabin is stunning with all that wood, very cozy and full of charm. I hope you make it there this winter and share the winter wonderland with us 😊🙏 As always, sending you both positive vibes and blessings 🙌

A bathroom inside the cabin 😲, super fancy, will you be changing the Chanel name to Boujee Living Alaska? 😄😄😄 I'm super happy for you guys and I can't wait to see this next chapter in your life.

@gramnenew6196

Жыл бұрын

Lol! 😊

round trees under will move anything- dam iam inpressed with them jacks with the weight,,Awesome

Awesome! Can't wait to see your plans.

Looking forward to see the plans for your new cabin.

Welcome to the Interior! It looks like a Blaze King Princess stove. We love them up here because you don't have to get up in the middle of the night to feed them at -40.

If I'm being honest, I was a bit in shock the first time I watched this episode, but since then, I'm pumped about whatever comes next! Just watched this for a 3rd time🩵

O wow.. that is a beautiful cabin! And to have so many acres to develop!! Exciting times for you! Looking forward to seeing what comes up here! Congratulations…

I’m so excited and happy for y’all ! It’s absolutely beautiful !

This is so exciting! Great job guys! I’m so happy for you! You’ll have so much room for all the things you want to do now!!!!!

Oh how I love your adventures!!!❤

Woohoo! New adventures are always so exciting. Can't wait to see what you guys do 😊

You both project an energy that says anything is possible👍

GOOD ADDITION TO YOUR PROPERTY, GOOD JOB, KEEP SAFE AND ENJOY..

Wonderful!! Absolutely love the new property!!! I foresee lots of fun adventures ❤❤❤

And all will be starting again!!!! Great property to develop!!!

Wow so happy for you! ❤ Can't wait to see what you do with it.

So exciting!! Wow! A bathroom. That’s too cool. Glad everything went smoothly for you guys and you got the connex unloaded without a hitch. Nicely done.

That was so smart putting the pipe between the container and the trailer to let it roll off!! I wouldn't have thought of that. ALL the best.

Excited to see updates on your next adventures and experiences.

You two are so much fun to watch thank you for being you

Happy for this new chapter in your lives!

Thank you for the video and the tour! Hope yall both have a Awesome weekend!!

Congratulations to two hard working people!👏👏

If you guys ever get tired of that wood stove life, geothermal heat pumps (also called ground-source heat pumps) are a very energy-efficient option for heating your home. They don’t produce heat, they just transfer it, so they use much less electricity than other options. Installation tends to be pretty expensive, but still might be a good option for the future! Full disclosure, I do geothermal energy research so I might be a bit biased. 😂

I am so excited for you kids ❤

Congratulations! So excited for you both! More adventures await!

I am so excited to see what the two of you do with the property.

Wildlife in Alaska is so abundant. I absolutely love it here.

Congratulations on the new property, I can't wait to see what you guys will do with it 😀

I love the new property and the cabin. It's so beautiful

You could feel the good energy and the happy vibes from you guys, congrats!

This was very ingenious. I really it when you meet a problem you think it through. I also like it that you research everything.

So happy for you both and looking forward to future adventures.

VERY EXCITED FOR YOU BOTH! It’s a beautiful, exciting time! 🎉❤

This place fills your soul......it's abundantly evident! Happy for you!

Wowzers, very nice. Once again, I'm stoked for you guys.