Really appreciate your build, trying to sway the wife to agree building our home self sufficient and primarily stone for generations of our family. We can dream, even in this world
I despise jealousy and try to stamp that shit out immediately whenever I feel even a twinge of it. Your home just 5 minutes in has me doing some deep breathing exercises to quell the envy that's steadily welling up. Anyway, awesome place. I, myself, left Scottsdale AZ for Missouri in June of 21 to ride out the appocolyspse. I was fortunate enough to get a 2800 sq ft home on 80 acres for less than a Condo where I was living. Missouri is definitely the best place IMO for what's headed our way. I love it here. We'll back to the video .
I know exactly what you mean about envy 😂; it makes me work hard when I see what is possible 😅. You’re also so right about Missouri, it’s long been overlooked imo
Humanity has more than once engineered solutions for survival by heading underground. The time is near that those paying attention mightbwant to learn how they can mitigate many different scenarios in a shtf eotwawki scenario. Ive aways loved the passive solar home design made famous out in New Mexico. What youve done here with a flare for security is really cool.
@@HomesteadRanger Two things I can think of to reduce summer humidity are, one, have buffering materials inside the vapor barrier, two, ventilate when the outside dew point is low.
I seen a video from some other guy featuring your house. So i sought out the source. I also bought your hard covered book with your Amazon link, like and subscribed as well. It is nice to see another person who was in the army when woodland camo was the in thing. My first squad leader in the 82nd was SSG Morris, had to check this out. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.
@@donaldmatthies6026 thanks for following up on my TH-cam channel. I saw your message on Stefano ‘s channel, I really appreciate it! There was a medal of honor recipient from the 82nd and Vietnam with the same name, history kind of repeats itself I suppose! Really great hearing from you!
@@HomesteadRangerjust wanted to give you a heads up, that I received the book today. As the delivery driver was making his way out of my driveway, I stopped on my front steps and opened the package just like a child on Christmas, quickly thumbing through the book looking for one page specific........ THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
@@HomesteadRanger the book contains very valuable information and I'll sit down and read it this weekend. In every army training manual there are always pages that literally says: This page intentionally left blank, it's in bold, capital letters, centered on certain pages. The military thought it was a good way for the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines to take a break from reading, because the information was dry. Old army humor. I'm not saying you're information is dry.
One surprise is a water heater. Curious why not hot water on demand system? The mention of off grid backup solar is something I keep mentioning to friends and family who go on grid solar like it’s a win. Just heard about the book today with the algorithm floating this video to the top of my feed. New follower and downloaded the audio book. It came with my Prime membership. I’ll be able to leave reviews plus added to my Goodreads list, to help promote with my followers there, too. Super informative info. Looking forward to learning more from the channel. Sharing. Keep up the awesome effort. Looks fantastic and is very useful ❤
@@askmisspatience thanks so much for checking out and helping to promote my book, it really gives me the added motivation to keep improving ☺️. That’s a good question about the on-demand water heater. We actually just installed one for the shower for summer only. They are amazingly efficient and cost effective! For winter the stove setup provides more than enough. Thanks again for helping to get the word out!
Those steel shutters are next level. I've been trying to figure something out on our future build to do over the windows. This inspired me quite a bit.
if you can build in such a solid style- do it like he does. But if you would like to protect from fire storm bears or democra then build out or steal or hard wood traditionell german shutter style. Shutters reduce also the pressure of cold in winter. Cold presses 100 cm into the house even if you have 2 time propane real glas windows. To save energy build 2 windows. One outside and one inside the air between both is the best insolation. Amerikans have no understandung of quality windows. I had many VET friends from the USA visiting Germany. They wonder how germans build there houses. The reason is easy: Energy is mucho $$$$ and they build for 100 years. Amerikans build fast ligh big and easy. For 30 years. They love the big impressive housstyle...
@@jakebredthauer5100 build small but in best quality.Low ceiling! not higher then 230 centimeter. As lower as lesser heat is needed.Wood ships for walls and roofes or flor...but only with logs never insolate the ships they will rotten...and produce fungi.
There's a building here built during WWII has 3' of gravel shock absorbing on it so it's a hearty bunker. You have 2 reinforced concrete slabs, 1" rebar, shockproof layer of gravel... I mean, this thing is going to be a prop in the post-apocalyptic documentaries of the 2100's!! This is one hell of a house you built... coupled with the title of your book... "Last 500 years and withstands anything!" *anything* ! We're, uh, taking notes. Kinda spooked but taking notes because we're planning to hunker down as well. Not sure what state yet but want to be self-sufficient and secure. We are giving serious thought to MO if NH is too cold for my arthritis. I have chronic injuries from the Navy and now that I'm older I am creaking in the knees. Now on to a double concrete slabbed, 1" rebar re-enforced, 3' gravel roof root cellar...
This is fantastic! I, likely, live just west of y'all and am very interested in this option... just have to find the right location on our property, consult an engineer, and start milling and gathering materials. I'm getting your book today. Thank you for sharing this valuable information.
Nice! Would be cool to see inside a bit. How much does your book go into community and working with others? Because the #1 resource for human thriving is community. Humans are not designed to be self-sustaining by themselves. Yes, it's great to acquire the skills to be able to survive and thrive as much as possible on your own. But that can only go so far. I'd rather have a storage shed house and 3-4 good neighbors, or a tiny home in an industrious small town than live with just my family in a cool place like this. But clearly having the great home and strong community would be best.
My book goes into a little bit of that, but more in the beginning chapters that are about choosing a location. Choosing the location involves choosing the community, and yes, I definitely agree that is so important!
Do you do architectural consulting? I have a few acres near you. I like Earth shelter for the walls but not for the roof because of the cost, benefit. If the ceiling were a sturdy deck, two or three feet of wood chips could be put on it. Another story on the structure could be above that.
@@jakebredthauer5100 I have done some in the past and used to run an Amish construction crew. I’m very intrigued by your plan, my email is homesteadranger6@gmail.com if you’re looking for more information
Would you mind sharing how much you spent on the wooden forms and concrete etc? Did you use a rubber seal along the cold joint of the slab and side walls going into the roof?? Amazing you drove that tractor on top ! 😂
Spent $45,000 on materials only. About 20% of this was on the decorative block on the front, 20% on concrete and rebar, 20% on interior, cinderblock and surface bond cement. 20% on leave forms (wood) and waterproofing. Another 20% on drainage, pipes, gravel, wiring, and hardware. These are just some rough figures, and this is from 14 years ago so prices are probably about double now
I haven't seen this in the comments or videos yet (I could have missed it), but do you have any data/numbers on measured temperatures and humidity inside relative to outside? I would love to see a chart if that's something you happened to have or could produce. I know many people showing interest in these kinds of homes wonder how the nightly hear dispersion from your thermal masses work. Specifically, what a normal day of insulation (for heating and cooling effect) looks like both a 24-hr period as well as seasonally. And if it isn't too much, a latitude and elevation reference. 😅 Sorry if that seems like a large request.
@@weshenderson4158 I have one of these, but not sure where I filed it. If you go to the www.homesteadranger.com then click the link for my Facebook group, it is on there. It’s on one of my previous posts on that group which should be accessible by clicking on my profile. Hope this helps! Also some more broad data on that in my book 😊
@@gee3883 this is a drystack system called versa-lok, it has internal nylon pins and you can also use polyurethane glue. It’s very heavy but easy to learn.
That’s a good question, I would say it depends more on the particular regional geography. This location was ideal because it has very substantial bedrock to build on top of, plus there is a lot of well, drained, gravel in the soil surrounding the build. Those are the types of conditions that you want to look for.
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What state? Looks like TN where I am at.
Just ordered!!!
Is there any profanity in the SAECULUM audio book? Want to play it with my wife and kids.
Really appreciate your build, trying to sway the wife to agree building our home self sufficient and primarily stone for generations of our family. We can dream, even in this world
Keep on striving
This is exactly what I have been looking for and youtube finally recommends you to me out of the blue. This is awesome. Thank you for leading the way
@@joco2362 so glad you found the channel!!!
@@joco2362 you might also like this one :
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I despise jealousy and try to stamp that shit out immediately whenever I feel even a twinge of it. Your home just 5 minutes in has me doing some deep breathing exercises to quell the envy that's steadily welling up.
Anyway, awesome place. I, myself, left Scottsdale AZ for Missouri in June of 21 to ride out the appocolyspse. I was fortunate enough to get a 2800 sq ft home on 80 acres for less than a Condo where I was living. Missouri is definitely the best place IMO for what's headed our way. I love it here. We'll back to the video .
I know exactly what you mean about envy 😂; it makes me work hard when I see what is possible 😅. You’re also so right about Missouri, it’s long been overlooked imo
Humanity has more than once engineered solutions for survival by heading underground. The time is near that those paying attention mightbwant to learn how they can mitigate many different scenarios in a shtf eotwawki scenario. Ive aways loved the passive solar home design made famous out in New Mexico. What youve done here with a flare for security is really cool.
Thanks so much, we are thinking exactly alike on this one!
The outside is very beautiful. It’s a bunker and a home perfect for the unstable world of today.
thanks, and so easy to heat and cool. I think I need a new video on the ambient temperatures that I've recorded. 😃
@@HomesteadRanger
Two things I can think of to reduce summer humidity are, one, have buffering materials inside the vapor barrier, two, ventilate when the outside dew point is low.
@@jakebredthauer5100 absolutely, venting really helps a lot but the solar has no problem running a dehumidifier so that helps too!
Thanks for sharing. 🤠
@@crypto-city859 so glad you could watch!
Thanks for the Enlightment......
@@incognitoalias2808 thank you so much for visiting the channel!
I see some of the defensive systems you have put in place so I subscribed right away!
@@Poppy_love59 oh yeah, that’s the fun stuff 🤩
I seen a video from some other guy featuring your house. So i sought out the source. I also bought your hard covered book with your Amazon link, like and subscribed as well. It is nice to see another person who was in the army when woodland camo was the in thing. My first squad leader in the 82nd was SSG Morris, had to check this out. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.
@@donaldmatthies6026 thanks for following up on my TH-cam channel. I saw your message on Stefano ‘s channel, I really appreciate it! There was a medal of honor recipient from the 82nd and Vietnam with the same name, history kind of repeats itself I suppose! Really great hearing from you!
@@HomesteadRangerjust wanted to give you a heads up, that I received the book today. As the delivery driver was making his way out of my driveway, I stopped on my front steps and opened the package just like a child on Christmas, quickly thumbing through the book looking for one page specific........
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
So glad you were excited to receive the book! What is the blank page you were looking for? Curious 🤔
@@HomesteadRanger the book contains very valuable information and I'll sit down and read it this weekend.
In every army training manual there are always pages that literally says:
This page intentionally left blank, it's in bold, capital letters, centered on certain pages. The military thought it was a good way for the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines to take a break from reading, because the information was dry. Old army humor. I'm not saying you're information is dry.
This is great video definitely keep posting
More to come!
One surprise is a water heater. Curious why not hot water on demand system?
The mention of off grid backup solar is something I keep mentioning to friends and family who go on grid solar like it’s a win.
Just heard about the book today with the algorithm floating this video to the top of my feed. New follower and downloaded the audio book. It came with my Prime membership. I’ll be able to leave reviews plus added to my Goodreads list, to help promote with my followers there, too.
Super informative info. Looking forward to learning more from the channel. Sharing. Keep up the awesome effort. Looks fantastic and is very useful ❤
@@askmisspatience thanks so much for checking out and helping to promote my book, it really gives me the added motivation to keep improving ☺️. That’s a good question about the on-demand water heater. We actually just installed one for the shower for summer only. They are amazingly efficient and cost effective! For winter the stove setup provides more than enough. Thanks again for helping to get the word out!
Nicely done. Rangers lead the way!
All the Way!!
dont forget the leading of the salvation army!
@@frankpohl4377 🤣 works for me! Give me that bell!!🤣🤣
@@HomesteadRanger bell power for every hour! Old school comunication
@@frankpohl4377 🤣🤣🤣
Those steel shutters are next level. I've been trying to figure something out on our future build to do over the windows. This inspired me quite a bit.
Thank you, yes, they have worked very well! I really like those heavy duty barn rollers
if you can build in such a solid style- do it like he does. But if you would like to protect from fire storm bears or democra then build out or steal or hard wood traditionell german shutter style. Shutters reduce also the pressure of cold in winter. Cold presses 100 cm into the house even if you have 2 time propane real glas windows. To save energy build 2 windows. One outside and one inside the air between both is the best insolation. Amerikans have no understandung of quality windows. I had many VET friends from the USA visiting Germany. They wonder how germans build there houses. The reason is easy: Energy is mucho $$$$ and they build for 100 years. Amerikans build fast ligh big and easy. For 30 years. They love the big impressive housstyle...
@@jakebredthauer5100 build small but in best quality.Low ceiling! not higher then 230 centimeter. As lower as lesser heat is needed.Wood ships for walls and roofes or flor...but only with logs never insolate the ships they will rotten...and produce fungi.
Thank You for sharing your build.
My pleasure!!
There's a building here built during WWII has 3' of gravel shock absorbing on it so it's a hearty bunker. You have 2 reinforced concrete slabs, 1" rebar, shockproof layer of gravel... I mean, this thing is going to be a prop in the post-apocalyptic documentaries of the 2100's!! This is one hell of a house you built... coupled with the title of your book... "Last 500 years and withstands anything!" *anything* ! We're, uh, taking notes. Kinda spooked but taking notes because we're planning to hunker down as well. Not sure what state yet but want to be self-sufficient and secure. We are giving serious thought to MO if NH is too cold for my arthritis. I have chronic injuries from the Navy and now that I'm older I am creaking in the knees.
Now on to a double concrete slabbed, 1" rebar re-enforced, 3' gravel roof root cellar...
Thanks for reaching out, I have a great group on Facebook as well, facebook.com/groups/small.farming.homesteading/
This is fantastic! I, likely, live just west of y'all and am very interested in this option... just have to find the right location on our property, consult an engineer, and start milling and gathering materials. I'm getting your book today. Thank you for sharing this valuable information.
I hope things are going well on your property, we are very excited about some projects that we are planning when warm weather returns!
Nice! Would be cool to see inside a bit.
How much does your book go into community and working with others? Because the #1 resource for human thriving is community. Humans are not designed to be self-sustaining by themselves.
Yes, it's great to acquire the skills to be able to survive and thrive as much as possible on your own. But that can only go so far.
I'd rather have a storage shed house and 3-4 good neighbors, or a tiny home in an industrious small town than live with just my family in a cool place like this.
But clearly having the great home and strong community would be best.
My book goes into a little bit of that, but more in the beginning chapters that are about choosing a location. Choosing the location involves choosing the community, and yes, I definitely agree that is so important!
Even steel cage shutters on the windows! I was thinking sheep hurdles but I wonder if they are too easy to cut through with a torch...
I think if someone has a torch then you havw significantly slowed them down, so that's a good start :)
Ah! A Ranger's perspective and it makes a good lot of sense at that! @@HomesteadRanger 😆
This is awesome!! Thanks for posting this video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Do you do
architectural consulting?
I have a few acres near you.
I like Earth shelter for the walls but not for the roof because of the cost, benefit.
If the ceiling were a sturdy deck, two or three feet of wood chips could be put on it. Another story on the structure could be above that.
@@jakebredthauer5100 I have done some in the past and used to run an Amish construction crew. I’m very intrigued by your plan, my email is homesteadranger6@gmail.com if you’re looking for more information
Would you mind sharing how much you spent on the wooden forms and concrete etc?
Did you use a rubber seal along the cold joint of the slab and side walls going into the roof??
Amazing you drove that tractor on top ! 😂
Spent $45,000 on materials only. About 20% of this was on the decorative block on the front, 20% on concrete and rebar, 20% on interior, cinderblock and surface bond cement. 20% on leave forms (wood) and waterproofing. Another 20% on drainage, pipes, gravel, wiring, and hardware. These are just some rough figures, and this is from 14 years ago so prices are probably about double now
New Sub here. good video.
Thanks for the sub!
Would have enjoyed the vid more with an inside tour. Interesting build though.
Be sure to subscribe for future tours
I haven't seen this in the comments or videos yet (I could have missed it), but do you have any data/numbers on measured temperatures and humidity inside relative to outside? I would love to see a chart if that's something you happened to have or could produce. I know many people showing interest in these kinds of homes wonder how the nightly hear dispersion from your thermal masses work. Specifically, what a normal day of insulation (for heating and cooling effect) looks like both a 24-hr period as well as seasonally. And if it isn't too much, a latitude and elevation reference. 😅 Sorry if that seems like a large request.
@@weshenderson4158 I have one of these, but not sure where I filed it. If you go to the www.homesteadranger.com then click the link for my Facebook group, it is on there. It’s on one of my previous posts on that group which should be accessible by clicking on my profile. Hope this helps! Also some more broad data on that in my book 😊
@@HomesteadRanger Much appreciated. I'm a nerd and an engineer. Numbers make the cogs keep spinning in my brain, haha.
@@weshenderson4158 details are very important 🤓
Just curious, why no mortar between the stonework?
@@gee3883 this is a drystack system called versa-lok, it has internal nylon pins and you can also use polyurethane glue. It’s very heavy but easy to learn.
@@HomesteadRanger oh, ok thanks we don't have it in the UK,. looking forward to the rest of your videos.
awesome video.. what states in USA have the right type of land/slopes for earth sheltered homes?
That’s a good question, I would say it depends more on the particular regional geography. This location was ideal because it has very substantial bedrock to build on top of, plus there is a lot of well, drained, gravel in the soil surrounding the build. Those are the types of conditions that you want to look for.
@@HomesteadRangervery true - having a natural slope leading to a creek or river would be ideal depending on your location...
@HomesteadRanger We are on a natural slope that leads to creek. would building on shale rock be ok?
We're not builders lol How would you suggest going about finding a contractor to do something like this?
Word of mouth is the best way, find similar homes in your area if possible
How mu h would it cost to build a home like this?
About 45 k ten years ago, not including labor. Now 100k +
Underground houses don’t need to be insulated
You need to insulate walls with a rigid type insulation to avoid humidity condensation issues, very important