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A Year in Review - Buying and Clearing Our Dream Property
Late 2023 we put an offer on a 2.5 acre property and closed early 2024. We started clearing a driveway by hand (and our truck) then acquired a mini excavator (the machine, not our toddler) and tractor. With two full time jobs, caring for our son, and a 45 min drive to the lot, we were limited to a few hours on the weekend to work.
Here in early 2025, we’ve made a lot of progress and signed a contract to build. Subscribe for more updates with the home build, clearing more land, and building out our homestead.
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Preparing Raised Garden Beds for Fall Harvest
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Even though it feels like summer just began, it's time to start thinking about planting for fall and winter harvests. In this video, I'll show you how I'm preparing my raised garden beds, installing some irrigation for the beds, putting in copper slug tape, and planting seeds. Be sure to check out our corresponding blog post on our website: aandabackyard.com/preparing-for-a-fall-harvest-with-ra...
Palram by Canopia Snap and Grow Greenhouse Review
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Took a while for me to get this video out. This is a review of my Palram by Canopia snap and grow greenhouse. You can check out my previous video on constructing the greenhouse on our channel, or check out my blog at aandabackyard.com/palram-canopia-snap-and-grow-greenhouse-review
Cleaning Up Our Cut Flower Garden Bed
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I absolutely love dahlias. However, I couldn't even see them through the gladiolus! In this video, I'm doing a quick clean up and showing you guys what I've got growing out front. Don't forget to follow us on IG: @AandaBackyard. Also, if you're still reading this far, you're in for a treat. We'll be launching a new channel for our backpacking videos. It's going to be exciting and epic. Leave a ...
DIY IBC Tote Rain Barrel
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I bought a 225 gallon IBC tote to convert into a rain barrel. In this video, I show how I set it up and how to use it. Please like, subscribe, or leave a comment down below!
Starting a No Dig Garden in the Pacific Northwest
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I am experimenting with No Dig Gardening for my tomatoes, peppers, and other heat loving veggies this summer, following @CharlesDowding1nodig's method. If you want to follow how I've set up my No Dig, I'll be posting a follow up video at the end of the summer about how it worked out! I've also recently set up a dedicated blog for our channel! Please check out my post here for more details: aand...
Olympic National Park | Lake Quinault Part 2 | Amazing Trees, Drone Footage
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This video is part 2 of our adventure at Lake Quinault. In this video, we show you what its like to stay in the historic Lake Quinault Lodge, check out some giant trees, visit the Kalaloch area of the National Park.
Olympic National Park | Lake Quinault Lodge | Part 1
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In this video, we're exploring Lake Quinault in the Olympic National Park. We're staying in the historic Lake Quinault Lodge, built in 1926. In this video, we explore the July Creek Picnic Area, Merriman Falls, the Fletcher Canyon Trail and the entrance to the Colonel Bob Wilderness. We enjoyed dinner in the historic Roosevelt Dining room, had cocktails on the lawn at the lodge, enjoyed breakfa...
Exploring Whidbey Island in the Snow
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Exploring Whidbey Island in the Snow
Hiking at Torrey Pines State Park in La Jolla, CA
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Hiking at Torrey Pines State Park in La Jolla, CA
Canopia by Palram Snap and Grow Greenhouse
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Canopia by Palram Snap and Grow Greenhouse
Behind the Scenes | Backpacking the South Olympic Coast
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Behind the Scenes | Backpacking the South Olympic Coast
Backpacking the South Olympic Coast - Oil City to Mosquito Creek | Olympic National Park
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Backpacking the South Olympic Coast - Oil City to Mosquito Creek | Olympic National Park
Behind the Scenes | Backpacking Upper Gray Wolf Trail
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Behind the Scenes | Backpacking Upper Gray Wolf Trail
Upper Big Creek Trail | Olympic National Forest
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Upper Big Creek Trail | Olympic National Forest
Backpacking Slab Camp to Gray Wolf Trail | Olympic National Forest
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Backpacking Slab Camp to Gray Wolf Trail | Olympic National Forest
Behind the Scenes | Backpacking the Upper Dungeness Trail | Olympic National Forest
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Behind the Scenes | Backpacking the Upper Dungeness Trail | Olympic National Forest
Hiking the Upper Dungeness Trail | Olympic National Forest
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Hiking the Upper Dungeness Trail | Olympic National Forest
Planting Fruit Trees
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Planting Fruit Trees
Homebrewing Pinot Noir from Winexpert Kit - Part 3
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Homebrewing Pinot Noir from Winexpert Kit - Part 3
Lake Crescent and Marymere Falls | Olympic National Park | Washington
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Lake Crescent and Marymere Falls | Olympic National Park | Washington
Tiny Digs Tiny House Hotel | Lower MacLeay Trail, Forest Park | Drone Footage | Portland, Oregon
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Tiny Digs Tiny House Hotel | Lower MacLeay Trail, Forest Park | Drone Footage | Portland, Oregon
Hiking Dickerson Falls | Bremerton, Washington | Kitsap County
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Hiking Dickerson Falls | Bremerton, Washington | Kitsap County
Tide Pools and Ferry Sightings at Manchester State Park | Port Orchard | Washington
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Tide Pools and Ferry Sightings at Manchester State Park | Port Orchard | Washington
Hiking the Falls View Trail | Olympic National Forest
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Hiking the Falls View Trail | Olympic National Forest
Hiking the Clear Creek Trail | Silverdale, Washington | Bald Eagle Sighting
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Hiking the Clear Creek Trail | Silverdale, Washington | Bald Eagle Sighting
Drone Footage NAD Marine Park Bremerton Washington
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Drone Footage NAD Marine Park Bremerton Washington
Homebrewing Pinot Noir from Winexpert Wine Kit Part 2
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Homebrewing Pinot Noir from Winexpert Wine Kit Part 2
Hiking in the Illahee Preserve in Bremerton, Washington
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Hiking in the Illahee Preserve in Bremerton, Washington
Home Brewing Pinot Noir from Winexpert Wine Kit Part 1
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Home Brewing Pinot Noir from Winexpert Wine Kit Part 1

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  • @williamuskoski1385
    @williamuskoski1385 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get a big machine and do in a day what you can do in a year

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We definitely considered that! Ultimately we decided that we would buy our equipment rather than rent, and this mini excavator and our Massey Ferguson tractor was what was in our budget.

    • @williamuskoski1385
      @williamuskoski1385 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ nothing wrong with renting a big machine. Time is more valuable than money sometimes

  • @Skincare_girly13
    @Skincare_girly13 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great idea with the hose for the fridge water!

  • @andrewmacarthur1976
    @andrewmacarthur1976 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's a good little tractor bud. Good score

  • @matthewmichiels1272
    @matthewmichiels1272 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice super Handy

  • @Ashleigh50
    @Ashleigh50 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why would you have paving on the inside? You may need a concrete edge for the greenhouse to be screwed into, but that's it. Just seems strange having a greenhouse to put 'growbags' inside. IMHO much better to dig into the soil, with added compost great.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! I put pavers down so I could put shelves inside the greenhouse for seed starting ETA: it also gives it a nicer, more complete feel. I did not intend to use this for planting directly into the ground inside.

  • @FavOnIcon
    @FavOnIcon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    bought something similar to this, but dang its leaks water from the corners and panels. i have to put a few tubes of silicone

  • @Xx_eeveemocha_xX
    @Xx_eeveemocha_xX 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Link?

  • @WhereverIMayRoamWasTaken
    @WhereverIMayRoamWasTaken 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So great!

  • @iseeyouincolor
    @iseeyouincolor 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks great!! What are you torching? Do you guys have creeping buttercup by chance? My yard is at least 50% buttercup, moss and chickweed 😰

  • @TheGoldenWillowFarm
    @TheGoldenWillowFarm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    do you have a link to the greenhouse? I cant find it with the taller door you got.

  • @bobbywilson6578
    @bobbywilson6578 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds of nature will always be better than any music you add.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree! Sometimes I have to cover up the sound of my breathing 😂

  • @aw5932-u3x
    @aw5932-u3x ปีที่แล้ว

    how much time does one person need to set it up?

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think it would be pretty difficult with one person. I’d suggest about 2 days, or about 8 hours total?

  • @marvmeng1630
    @marvmeng1630 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don't rinse the spoon between the sterilizer and the wine. Does your sterilizer not require rinsing?

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Technically no, it doesn’t require rinsing. If you rinse you can add contamination back.

  • @MetalTeamster
    @MetalTeamster ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for posting this. That I think is a special place. When I was your age it was the early 80s , I used to run the trail up, and run the road back down. Did it as a hike many times with a number of different g/s and buddies. I have not been up there since the late 90s but it is so cool because it is the exact same. And that cannot be said for hardly anywhere

  • @notabrickinthewall
    @notabrickinthewall ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you wash your berries first before you froze them?

  • @Another0neTime
    @Another0neTime ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure.

  • @hayleybishop9647
    @hayleybishop9647 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size are your pavers? 16x16?

  • @paulg4593
    @paulg4593 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't you have to install the diagonal braces before mounting the walls and roof?

  • @linnsoltwedel
    @linnsoltwedel ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats nice! I bought the same last year, haven't built it yet! How long did you take to do all of it? Was it all in a day? Thats not bad!

  • @jimberry2297
    @jimberry2297 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beware of the dangerous wild life..our homeless

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We’ve always felt safe coming here on the weekends!

    • @jimberry2297
      @jimberry2297 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AABackyard That's good cause people who come into the store say it's not safe.

    • @Kk_1100
      @Kk_1100 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Id carry jic. You should always carry in the woods

  • @davidashwill67
    @davidashwill67 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. Making me feel good about my purchase. You are straight to the point and articulate. Great job! I’ll share when I get mine up. Enjoy! 🎉😊

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! Appreciate the feedback. Hope you enjoy yours!!

  • @joannc147
    @joannc147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your review - positive opinion and your positive attitude. Sorry to learn you had some dang mice! Ugh.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! Definitely learned some lessons for this year :)

  • @jodiebasye9798
    @jodiebasye9798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am thinking of getting one. Have you had any issues yet, or are you still happy with it?

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still loving it! Went out last week to find one panel popped in, perhaps a tree limb or snow weight, but I easily pushed it back into place. No visible damage otherwise and with the space heater all my plants are still surviving the winter.

  • @isanyoneoutthere2994
    @isanyoneoutthere2994 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, we have the 8x20 so it has 3 expansions ours is up but when it rains it’s leaking. Can you please help us figure out what to do. My husband bought some stuff to seal it from the concrete pad to greenhouse meet but it’s still leaking from the panels on the roof.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t see leaking from the panels but from the ridge seam. I just accepted it as is and didn’t mind, as water can seem down between my pavers and away through the gravel and sand. Perhaps you could add some gaskets or door frame foam between panels that are leaking?

  • @pgw1518
    @pgw1518 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍❤

  • @skulli2297
    @skulli2297 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Girl did you let it sit how does it taste

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry for the late reply!! I haven’t been able to drink for a while, so haven’t tried any in the past seven months, but others report that it’s gotten better with age!

  • @matthewconnor5483
    @matthewconnor5483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A screw cap is a good idea for your filter down pipe.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!! We ended up filling the tank this winter and popped the original downspout back on until we need more water this summer. But the screw cap will go back on when we convert back over.

  • @markspc1
    @markspc1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is my observation that too much head space in your carboy may increase the chances of wine oxidation. You should rack that wine in to a smaller container where you could fill up to the neck.

    • @dinismonteiro6248
      @dinismonteiro6248 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      True, but in just two weeks I dont believe that will be a problem.

    • @markstevens7838
      @markstevens7838 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your right. It should be done as soon as possible. The wine should come up to the neck of the carboy. This will restrict the oxygen from getting in. It should not be left any more than a couple of hours.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All excellent points. We opted not to with this batch and didn’t feel that it impacted the flavor noticeably for our palettes. We plan to adjust for future batches.

  • @bobedgar
    @bobedgar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking at getting a similar greenhouse. Can you tell me a little more about the weather your greenhouse endured? I believe you mentioned wind, hail and snow. I'm not sure how your weather would compare to say Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our snow volume isn't much but it can be wet and heavy. Wind and hail on the other hand can be monumental. Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would definitely recommend anchoring it down based on the winds you’d get there. We have had some small branches and light hail that have fallen on and around our greenhouse that didn’t damage it at all. We got about 3-4” of snow and that didn’t bother it structurally either.

  • @ianneedham7821
    @ianneedham7821 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work! Awesome results

  • @star06rt
    @star06rt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wondering if you can me with step 10. Installing door brackets? TrUCK CaD A BETTER Hitch

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ron! What seems to be the issue?

    • @star06rt
      @star06rt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AABackyard sorry, took me two days to figure out I was using the wrong fastener. I moving forward again. Guess I’m just a slow reader with the instructions. Thanks for the reply

  • @hamzaaouidet9021
    @hamzaaouidet9021 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this wonderful video. I love wine and love to make it at home. But fermentation of fruit or juice, ie the manufacture of home wine, produces toxic alcohol. Is methanol harmful? Thanks, please explain.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Methanol is harmful, but when homebrewing beer, wine, cider, or mead, typically you do not find any, or very little, methanol in your brew. The quantities you may find are very, very small and produce no adverse side effects at that concentration. However, if you are distilling alcohol to make hard liquor/spirits, if there is any methanol in your brew, it can become dangerous because you may increase the concentration of methanol by reducing the total volume of liquid. This is why there are so many regulations around distilling your own hard liquor/spirits.

  • @mbroa2280
    @mbroa2280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Need that hooch

  • @Jose-pm3mn
    @Jose-pm3mn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😥 þrðmð§m

  • @megastick9324
    @megastick9324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks nice, but, as the owner of one just like it I can say the time lapse is misleading. Some parts aren’t all that easy to “ snap” together and there are a ton of pieces. A couple places are trial and error to figure out also. I did mine alone, the second person would be a big help on some of this. Good job.

  • @jesseabrams5054
    @jesseabrams5054 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My graduated cylinder has a suicide carburetor!

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish I knew that this meant!

    • @jesseabrams5054
      @jesseabrams5054 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AABackyard I smoke pot through the device that the person in the video used for testing the range of potential alchohol. Your chemistry beaker is my bong!

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jesseabrams5054 Ohhhhhhhhhh. That's for explaining : )

  • @Frickes
    @Frickes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since it's about a year ago, I'm wondering did you may try any of the Winexpert Kit wine you made recently? If yes, how much did it aged in the bottles?

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have not tried any in about six months! It had definitely improved when we last opened bottles. We'll try some soon and post an update!

  • @ronaldgreenslade2173
    @ronaldgreenslade2173 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Barrel must get one for next summer

  • @karenhollenbeck1124
    @karenhollenbeck1124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Junk,waste of money.

    • @paulg4593
      @paulg4593 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could you please explain why you think that?

  • @perpetualmoto
    @perpetualmoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the Rain Barrel Idea/ summer wattering idea...Im local to Btown, where did you procure that tote from? Did you find it used?

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We bought it used from craigslist from someone in Woodinville. It was nice and clean when I got it and believe it was previously food grade. A quick check on Craigslist shows there's several more options to pick up right now. Thanks for watching!

    • @perpetualmoto
      @perpetualmoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AABackyard Thanks so much, I'll check it out!! Keep being a bright light in the PNW :)

    • @SpX-StarCraft
      @SpX-StarCraft ปีที่แล้ว

      @@perpetualmoto bought mines on facebook for $100 food grade

  • @Miguel-Del
    @Miguel-Del 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, do you think this could be used as an outdoor office? I saw that Palram sells a smaller version. I’d install this inside my large screened in patio, so it will be outside of the sunlight. My two main concerns are air conditioning and keeping bugs out of it. I’d love your feedback on if you think a structure like this could be used as a realistic outdoor office space, especially considering that it won’t be subject to the same elements as it would if it were truly out under the sun. Thanks!

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi! personally, I think this would be too warm to be a comfortable office. The polycarbonate "glass" panels and less than 1 mm thick. I have a wireless temperature sensor in mine that shows my greenhouse is typically 10-20F warmer than the outdoor air temperature, even outside of direct sun and with the doors open. However, if you give it a try I would love to see if you have a positive experience!

  • @staganomal9447
    @staganomal9447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would've appreciated being able to see instead of nighttime darkness

  • @VroomvroomNY
    @VroomvroomNY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok i got to say when you sipped it the look on your face .... that did not taste good. All that is going to taste like is yest. Even after your first racking its still going to taste yesty.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I try to be generous because new mead tends to taste pretty strongly of alcohol... and yeast :) this stuff definitely mellowed out over time!

  • @Theflameintheflood
    @Theflameintheflood 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful i was completely lost when i heard the term racking, thanks a lot!!

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped!

  • @gaeselting2095
    @gaeselting2095 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine has been sitting in the box in the garage. My husband leveled a gravel pad for it - I am ready to start after watching your video . Mine is an 8 x 12.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help! good luck!

  • @firecloud77
    @firecloud77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I picked the best tasting wild blackberries a few years ago at Manchester State Park. They grow along a paved road at Manchester Environmental Laboratory, right next to the park.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So good!! I love picking the wild blackberries up here. Thanks for watching!

  • @timewithruby
    @timewithruby 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing! My friend and I are planning to go tomorrow afternoon. I can't wait! 😊❤️

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching! I think the weather turned out great this afternoon, so I hope you enjoyed it!

  • @MaesRuth
    @MaesRuth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How tall is it where the roof meets the sides? I'm looking at getting this exact one and I can't seem to find that listed anywhere.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      On the base, mine measures 51.5” to the inside corner.

  • @CFinch360
    @CFinch360 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It came out beautifully, but I'm wondering if you ever considered scraping off the old finish, then applying Oxalic Acid to lighten the stains? It doesn't always work, but it might have saved you so much sanding.

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We did use the oxalic acid, however, the water stains did penetrate pretty deeply into the wood. That being said, it was our first time using it, so we probably could have used it better!

  • @jeremycooksey1857
    @jeremycooksey1857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m on day 14 of this exact kit. First off, great videos! You’ve helped make this a lot easier. My question is regarding the oak chips. How did you prevent them from going into your secondary fermenter? Or did you? Thanks!

    • @AABackyard
      @AABackyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We used an auto siphon which mostly keeps the larger chips out. In secondary, you try to draw off when bottling without disturbing the sediment at the bottom. I’m about to start a reisling and can describe the process better in the next brewing video!