Simple Ground

Simple Ground

Everyone has a connection with the earth. In this modern world many of us have lost touch with nature and living things. My wife and I decided that we wanted to live a simple life that is close to nature. We started on a little 4 acre homestead in Southern Idaho and we have recently moved to a 33 acre forest in Washington. Our goal is to remember the past to create a better present and a sustainable future. Please join us as we take this journey on simple ground.

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February Is Gone!

February Is Gone!

This lifestyle Isn't Easy

This lifestyle Isn't Easy

Our Odd Duck House

Our Odd Duck House

Taking a Look at the Garden

Taking a Look at the Garden

Picking It Back Up

Picking It Back Up

Update Going into Winter.

Update Going into Winter.

An Update on our Addition

An Update on our Addition

Old Adze Restoration

Old Adze Restoration

Spring Garden Tour 2020

Spring Garden Tour 2020

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  • @wildmantann
    @wildmantann15 сағат бұрын

    Great work!

  • @onthetide
    @onthetide23 сағат бұрын

    You’re great at explaining things and obviously knowledgeable but please, please wear safety glasses.

  • @jameselizalde5651
    @jameselizalde56513 күн бұрын

    My co worker told me he used a circle saw to cut rebar on his last job and I laughed so god damn hard . I had to see it done 😂

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife3 күн бұрын

    There are definitely better ways to do it. I've learned a lot since this video. But it was what I had at the time and it worked.

  • @brandonwinter2094
    @brandonwinter20946 күн бұрын

    Great video. Just bought a 92 180d today and found your video searching for information.

  • @jackjack-lq4de
    @jackjack-lq4de7 күн бұрын

    Thank you learn something today.

  • @wolfGalliano3124
    @wolfGalliano31248 күн бұрын

    Love ! You did a great work and all hand made .

  • @kukeM0n5ter
    @kukeM0n5ter10 күн бұрын

    Thank you for your video. I wanted to see what a cut off wheel would do with the speed of a circular saw. I am aiming to try 5” blades for the m12 circular saw given I can find the right arbor adapter. Mainly for nice straight cuts when I need to use strap iron or sheet metal for mounting HID ballasts.

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife10 күн бұрын

    I'm glad the video helped.

  • @honthirty_
    @honthirty_10 күн бұрын

    Exploring new crafts is good. working pottery is a slippery slope.

  • @user-ik4fd9ny4b
    @user-ik4fd9ny4b14 күн бұрын

    it's me again! I would never recommend this brand. Now, all of the bolts that hold the engine to the flywheel housing have COMPLETELY back out. 18HP works great when working. Before buying this brand I would recommend all interested to try and contact the manufacturer/distributor... Oh yeah, there's a contact number allright but it's just a loop back to the beginning (Canada). If you like you can email them but there is a charge for someone to answer your questions. To sum it up: the fuel tank mounting flanges tore away from the tank - had to weld that; Fuel tank to engine mounting bosses, one bolt snapped off, and 2 of them tore the threads out of the aluminum body - couldn't reuse the mounting bosses so I hade too remotely mount the fuel tank;; muffler cracked and fell off - welded that; sharpening blades by DISASSEMBLING the entire feed area; fuel tank developed a pin hole leak on the top of the tank - fixed with aluminum tape; and now the engine has separated from the body.. Mind you this was new in the summer of 2020 and has roughly 40 hours on it. I don't cuss but the thing is a POS!

  • @pulantemren
    @pulantemren18 күн бұрын

    this is the main method on steppes of middle asia, where there're very few trees or bush.

  • @Jared_Albert
    @Jared_Albert20 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the very informative test and for making the video sharing the results

  • @Jared_Albert
    @Jared_Albert20 күн бұрын

    Thank you thank you big help and I even impressed my mother in law

  • @marilynrowland5197
    @marilynrowland519721 күн бұрын

    Short but very informative. Thanks!

  • @erikavohman1798
    @erikavohman179825 күн бұрын

    thank you! i learned a lot.

  • @joshholschuh1847
    @joshholschuh184727 күн бұрын

    I've moved.my garden at least 4 times in the last 2 years

  • @joshholschuh1847
    @joshholschuh184727 күн бұрын

    I'm actually doing it for reasons and the main 2 are actual green growing location and I'm eradicating this giant creeping grass

  • @marcgiroux470
    @marcgiroux47029 күн бұрын

    no safety glasses!!! no guard on the grinder!!!

  • @jerryschmitt5119
    @jerryschmitt5119Ай бұрын

    would help if your light was on what your doing not in the dark . i have different model so this video dident help me thanks

  • @baynerw
    @baynerwАй бұрын

    Short and informative. I appreciate that. Good video.

  • @chaboizgaming46
    @chaboizgaming46Ай бұрын

    looks like a fox

  • @richardg2904
    @richardg2904Ай бұрын

    Excellent! Thanks.

  • @Ful-OGold
    @Ful-OGoldАй бұрын

    What’s it do to the blade though?

  • @pmevanosky
    @pmevanoskyАй бұрын

    I would use my failure hooks as burnishing tools. Somehow, rubbing a hard, smooth surface against my hook seemed to result in a super smooth and even stronger hook. I would also end with a 220 grit sandpaper, but would finish after that with a chamos rag or a piece of old tee shirt, which seemed to bring a luster to the wood. I like the action you use for the hook part to dig into the neck with the knife and then drag it out into the lower part of the neck. I also paid attention to putting a smile on my hook after I was satisfied with how the hook got carved. It's funny, but that small attention to detail also allows your yarn to settle into the groove of the smile more easily. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

  • @jewelllane9117
    @jewelllane9117Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @SimplegroundlifeАй бұрын

    I'm glad it helped.

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr5545Ай бұрын

    Great job god bless

  • @honthirty_
    @honthirty_Ай бұрын

    Nice spuds. Are they going into a tater tower?

  • @jsaysyay
    @jsaysyayАй бұрын

    it's a lovely designed little building thing, sure the tarp being opaque and black may block out loads of light but honestly depending on how hot summer is there, it may be a nice bit cooler. the "noses" honestly make it resemble a barn, since barns i notice do have those little bits of roof sticking out at the peak.

  • @JR-xw5dk
    @JR-xw5dkАй бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJaJus-Tp8m_e5s.htmlsi=spR_iT0DcQbelDNJ He claims that a small wind turbine will help your batteries from the pulse.

  • @ingoditrust1543
    @ingoditrust15432 ай бұрын

    We read the Bible about winnowing and had to show my children the process. Winnowing for followers of Christ will be through persecution.

  • @honthirty_
    @honthirty_2 ай бұрын

    As you mentioned, we had a greenhouse with same plan outline in 70s. Attach firmly to ground, because a large fabric and arches can turn into an impromptu kite. Our arches were laminated plywood strips, glued blocks, not screwed. Make 'need bricks' a standard part of conversations. Found two sources within a couple miles here, for a little labor. Post a note at local bulletin board. They will find you.

  • @JR-xw5dk
    @JR-xw5dk2 ай бұрын

    If you could get some kind of a gear box where you could lift weight during sunny days and use that energy to recharge batteries during cloudy days. The stored energy would not decay over time, but would have more danger than the ram pump idea. Ok I will leave you alone for a while.

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    I'm liking all of the ideas. I'll definitely explore them. Best wishes!

  • @realaledrinker3733
    @realaledrinker37332 ай бұрын

    I love it!

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    It turned out looking really cool didn't it?

  • @realaledrinker3733
    @realaledrinker37332 ай бұрын

    @Simplegroundlife I dream of having that much space that the misses don't control.

  • @KatherineDavenport-fx1po
    @KatherineDavenport-fx1po2 ай бұрын

    Just came across this and found it bery interesting.

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching I'm glad you found it interesting.

  • @JR-xw5dk
    @JR-xw5dk2 ай бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGtnlaebmtXfmLA.htmlsi=GHuuhNktYmxGHqVP Have you looked into over panelling to get more earlier and later in the day. Also get some more on cloudy days by just adding panels. On good days you will not get any extra.

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    Yes, that is what I would do on my workshop roof. Honestly though, in practice, switching to propane has been a good step for us in cost savings and convenience for the moment.

  • @JR-xw5dk
    @JR-xw5dk2 ай бұрын

    There is a guy @John Daniel on KZread yes they used the @. He showed using lithium battery to charge his lead acid battery bank. I will see if I can find that video. The thought is to start changing after the sun goes down.

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    That is interesting too. I could see how that could be useful.

  • @JR-xw5dk
    @JR-xw5dk2 ай бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXth3LqEm9q6Y9o.htmlsi=jFkfwvdFC3DszbvQ This is one he shows it, lithium to lead acid charge. But this is not what I was thinking about. And yes he is a nut. He also shows wind power and it is not as simple as I thought.

  • @selador11
    @selador112 ай бұрын

    How much was the tarp, and where did you get it?

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    The tarp was most of the expense. It is labeled as a 20 ml tarp and it was $319 for 40x40. I found this one at the Home Depot but I had to order it in. It feels very durable though. It is what I was hoping to find.

  • @selador11
    @selador112 ай бұрын

    @@Simplegroundlife Thank you very much!

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    No problem.

  • @sgsummer1515
    @sgsummer15152 ай бұрын

    Amazing having you back on KZread. Excellent video and I enjoyed it.

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    I'm excited to be making more videos. I've been inconstant over the last few years but I have some good things coming this coming year.

  • @maximecasavant734
    @maximecasavant7342 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed your vid very much,will follow you Thanks bud from Alberta Canada

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and thanks for the follow! I hope to have some good things to share this year.

  • @JR-xw5dk
    @JR-xw5dk2 ай бұрын

    When you do upgrade your batteries and have a 48v system some 48v batteries have 15 lifepo4 cells instead of 16.

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to keep that in mind.

  • @JR-xw5dk
    @JR-xw5dk2 ай бұрын

    Great job as always. I hope your batteries are holding up well. Solar panels are as cheap as I have ever seen them. The rule changes in California I think created a glut of panels. So if you need to expand now may be a very good time. Signature Solar in Texas has some for less than 30 cents a watt. Would you mind giving a shout out to youtube.com/@kindharthomestead?si=mmGsRBwtj-gMBnhL youtube.com/@kindharthomestead?si=mmGsRBwtj-gMBnhL Maybe you could help him get over a thousand subs. I feel like you have a similar type of soul and work ethic. They are just starting out their homestead. $200 off and free shipping on orders over $3000 at signature Solar. I wish I was where I could put solar in now. They have a 3000watt inverter that might be good for a backup. Keep up the good work.

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    Thanks. My batteries are doing alright but I'm seeing them start to decline. I definitely will want to replace them soon. I would like to get more solar for sure. I would like to build my permanent workshop with a roof that covers the shipping container that is housing my electric system now. It would give me more room for attaching solar panels. Everything in good time I guess. I'll take a look at that channel. I haven't done any shout outs on my channel yet but I have been considering adding an element where we homesteaders and other like minded people can get together and chat about common problems and solutions. I'll consider it. Thanks for the great info!

  • @scottfoster2487
    @scottfoster24872 ай бұрын

    Become a scavenger of free materials. The thing with this build is it can be used for a multitude of ideas. Pallets are a great source of building material.

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    That is part of my plan. I keep an eye on the local market places. I have a small stack of pallets and I hope to find a bunch of used bricks and pavers too.

  • @cognac8297
    @cognac82972 ай бұрын

    That's nice how's the water well 😊

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    Thanks. The well is good all winter but we have had a little trouble as the last few years have had dryer than normal summers.

  • @buffyvachon8026
    @buffyvachon80262 ай бұрын

    Wow! Amazing job!

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Best wishes.

  • @eddonahue1844
    @eddonahue18442 ай бұрын

    waste of my time your an id io t

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    I didn't intend to waste your time that is for sure. We are all idiots sometimes though most of us don't enjoy being call such. I sure hope you were able to find whatever it was you were looking for.

  • @honthirty_
    @honthirty_2 ай бұрын

    pair of orange cream sickle kitties. Thanks for sharing them.

  • @dianesladerman2986
    @dianesladerman29862 ай бұрын

    Are u trying to grow catnip?

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    One would think so, but not this time. Just some thyme, basil, ashwagandha and other herbs.

  • @novanut1964
    @novanut19642 ай бұрын

    typical behavior good video

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    I'm happy they are around. They keep me grounded.

  • @honthirty_
    @honthirty_2 ай бұрын

    ​@@SimplegroundlifeCats, when you are NOT grounded, give you a charge. They take electrons so you would be positive. until the balloon breaks.

  • @frankedgar6694
    @frankedgar66942 ай бұрын

    I have my Dad’s fencing plaits. I’m told that he bought them when he was 24. That means they were bought in 1934. “Were they bought new, Uncle?” “That was 1935, kid. No they weren’t new. If they was, your daddy couldn’t have afforded them.” I have no idea how old they are. But when you need them, they’re the only tool to use.

  • @realaledrinker3733
    @realaledrinker37332 ай бұрын

    That wouldn't fit in the average garden in England. Your spoilt for space

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    I won't argue about that. Though sometimes I do take it for granted. I hope to take good care of the space I have around here.

  • @honthirty_
    @honthirty_2 ай бұрын

    We had a green house just like this. Does well in the snow too.

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    That is really good to hear. I was going to try the design with this shop and possibly build a greenhouse as well.

  • @MyLife-lg6tg
    @MyLife-lg6tg2 ай бұрын

    If you make several closely spaced chainsaw cuts, and then chop the flats, things will be easier. Dan S. from Michigan and Texas

  • @topmaster5037
    @topmaster50372 ай бұрын

    Exelent video buddy

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. It's definitely old now.

  • @marilynsnider8183
    @marilynsnider81832 ай бұрын

    Interesting process.

  • @Simplegroundlife
    @Simplegroundlife2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching.