Thanks Andon. I really got a leg up with Matt’s help so that doesn’t count haha. I was told that if you use the neighbor app you might have people in your area with heavy equipment that might help. For example, a retired guy just sitting at home might be willing to help just to get out and do some work and you get to meet your neighbors. That might be an option. I’ve started looking on my neighbor app:)
Looking good, I'll throw out a few ideas since you asked. I agree with some of the other's on a shipping container and a small trailer that you can use to transport things. I would build a fire ring with some kind of concrete blocks and burn 🔥 alittle at a time so you can keep it under control, or a burn barrel. With the fire ring you could eventually setup seating around it for a place to camp. Throw some gravel down on part of your drive way, then put up a gate to keep people out. Keep up the hard work.
I got a burn barrel a few weeks ago but I accumulated so much brush that the burn barrel seemed like a joke haha. I like the gate idea and Matt actually mentioned that when he came to look at the property. I love the fire pit idea and I would if I had a better idea of where thing will go. Once I clear out a little more of the high ground I can make that happen. A lot of good thoughts and ideas. Thank you for your post!
Great video, props to Matt and Scott for the help! Clearing land and then building the first structure are my favorite parts. btw, I Sub'd cuz of your chatting and explaining on what you hope too do and what you can do. Keep the content coming, I enjoy it all.
I’m looking to buy raw land in Tennessee to build on and I love watching your progress. I knew all the other steps like peek test, bringing utilities and such, but i totally forgot the need for clearing and cutting trees and such. As far as burn vs mulch. I’d say mulch it so you have the fiber back in the ground. It also can help with the mud you expect and it will let all those plants go back to the earth. Oh and on your last video you worried about copywrite. Since you are over the subscriber count to be monetized. You can use TH-cam’s library of free music. Some music from the library though requires you to put information in the description box to use it. I hope this helps.
Look into biochar, as a third option. You burn all the branches in a big barrel or pile, and then when it's burnt down, hose it down or cap it off to put the fire out, and you're left with charcoal. It's great for the soil, or use it yourself for grilling.
Checking in. Thanks for the update. I clear my land every two years. Leaving the mulch will make it a haven for weeds and nasty ground vines come spring time.
Thought. Chippers are expensive for that much land. I worry about burning we are surrounded by pine trees also and alot ground brush. But just don't burn on the wood chips. DUH. obviously. Lol.
Good progress! Thanks for the shout out ! Noticed posted signs across the street I recommend you do the same Turkey season is coming up next . The tool takes a bit to figure out but once you get the hang of it you will be good ! Garden Gnome approves !
I built a 12'x12' storage shed and I put up a couple of Tactacams which send cellular images that watch over what I store on my property. In 2 years I have not had any problems as my neighbors also keep tabs in the surrounding areas that are all posted "NO TRESPASSING"
If you have the funds, I suggest you get a small enclosed utility trailer. You're going to run out of room in your SUV and you're going to keep acquiring more tools and equipment.
Very very true. But instead of an enclosed trailer I think I would get more use out of an open utility trailer for hauling lumber or bigger things. A post was left to get a container to leave all my gear. That might be the way to go. Thank you for your post Lionheart!
I was living in Houston, Texas and driving back and forth to my property every chance I had for about a year to work on clearing land and getting basic infrastructure before we finally moved here nearly 2 years ago. First thing I built was a shed to store all my tools, lawn mower, chainsaws, etc. The shed was one of those kits from Lowe's, which looking back on I wish I would have just made it myself, but either way it was a huge moral boost to have one permanent structure on my property.
@@HomesteadingWithCotons that’s awesome. I think I’m leaning towards a shipping container only because I can build off of that. Regardless, I have to do something y quick because I’m running out of space!
I do both burning us quick and pretty much effortless chipping us more work but we had a burn ban this past year due to drought so burning wasn’t an option but we have a huge pile to burn this year
Should go get a small metal building like you would have in your backyard. Something easy to put up and cheap that way you could leave tools out there locked up. Just something I did on my property.
Love the spirit. Since it seems you may not have decided upon the final spot for the house, before going much further my advice is to consider retaining a civil engineer. You can interview a few and get proposals from each before deciding. The civil engineer would walk the site with you and suggest locations of the house. In addition, the engineer would draft a site plan that you may need down the road. A site plan would contain certain critical elements including proposed location of house, drilled water well, septic system and storm water management. Rooting for you!
Thank you for that info Tim! Is that the same as a permaculture engineer? It sounds like it may be similar and my wife and I are talking about getting one out there.
There is some overlap but permaculture is more about sustainability. If the town engineer is friendly, I would recommend chatting with them about your goals (best part is that those conversations are at no cost to you). I have received some great information that way - sometimes they will even recommend certain civil engineering firms that have good reputations for what you may need. Your wife’s friend Matt sounds like a great resource too. Strongly recommend you take him to a nice lunch to pick his brain. You are still in first inning so gathering as much solid information from others with experience will deliver big dividends later. Best of luck!
Haha yessir that is noted! The wheel barrel is more for my 16yr old;). Thank you for watching and your post and my goal is to get my property as beautiful and well kept as yours!
I'd say chip the wood. All the mulch is going to dry out and if you burn you run the risk of hot ash landing and creating a fire. I personally wouldn't want to run the risk of burning down the woods.
That is the only reason I don’t want to burn. No water at the property and I would be at high alert the whole time burning. Thanks for your post Allen!
I would wait for a good base of snow to burn not sure if you get much snow were you are anyway the road will have to be taken down to sub soil hopefully clay base and then build up with pit run a larger rock and topped off with gravel to get away from the mud , anyway you are making a lot of progress so keep going .
If you're worried about someone stealing your wheel barrow then you also need to be worried about someone burning that pile of brush when you aren't there. Maybe invest in a trail camera as well to protect your property.
@17:30 Oh man, hauling stuff back and for to a property gets old fast. I'm currently in the process of getting a shipping container onto my land so that I can have a place to store my stuff. At least around me, you can get them for a couple thousand. For your burn vs. chip question, unless you're getting a really nice chipper like the arborists have, burning is SO much faster.
Well if I did rent a chipper, I would get the bigger baddest one I could for the weekend. I’m also convinced that a shipping container is in my future haha. You’re right, it’s gonna get old quick!
I am planning for that but first I need to get Vdot out to talk about a culvert. Once I get one in, it will be easier to get a truck in there. Thanks for your post!
Everything you want to burn is still ''green'' or too wet to burn. Best off to pile it up and chip it. The chips will rot and break down and add nutrients back to the soil. I kinda like the other comments on buying an enclosed trailer or possibly a shipping container. Gives you somewhere to store the tools.
I would vote on burning to save on time and money. And im sure a lot of the wood you have you can make piles that you can save to use when camping or for burning in an stove. You dont have to burn everything just to clear it. In the summer I imagine it could be real nice to go camping with the family on the land and make an fire, make some S'mores and hot dogs on the fire 😃
I heard that wood chips are not great as road base. As the decaying matter makes it a sloppy mess and you'll have to dig out the top soil when you eventually put down gravel or pave the road.
4-3 fire still in the lead but yes valid point and I would be there all day. It would have to be a dedicated day of burning and feeding it. Thanks for your post and for watching!
@RuggedHaven I'm trying to get those things completed on our homestead before it starts warming up and the snakes and bugs become a danger and a nuisance. Lol
True but by the time I start building it will need to be graded anyway to get the trucks to the site. Also, I was told (not sure how true it is) but taking out bigger roots is what you want in order to prevent potholes. Was told that smaller sapling roots don’t even matter. Again, I don’t know how true that is. Thanks for watching.
Every time I clear land I rent a 20,000lb Excavator with a front blade and thumb. It costs a lot 2kish, but it is well worth the time it saves. I usually clear the land and then have time to dig a pond or trench for electrical, etc.
Try to get a shipping container and put it on the land and store your equipment there. That, way you don't have to go and come back with your equipment save time and room
4:28 no it didn't sound right but it was hilarious lol. Looks like it's time for a small trailer. Burning doesn't damaged dirt. Burn it instead of wasting money on equipment. Maybe start socking away money for a grader and gravel? Just an idea.
My advise is ultimately be close to an area you really love. Even if your piece of land is 20 minutes out, you still have an area that has everything you need and want. I know the further west you go in Virginia that land is cheaper but the towns are more scarce and it’s a more mountainous area.
Burn. Chipping is going to leave you chips which later you will have to also deal with when grading etc. also agree shipping container. Also, you could go with those uber professionals from the late 80’s…Beavis and Butthead and burn burn huh huh burn.
No one fully understands the amount of work one creates for themselves just by cutting down one medium size tree. And when you do several in a day, might as well cancel your plans for that day.
Loving these videos man - keep at it! Looking forward to seeing what comes next
Burn that crap. Build a storage shed / cabin. Get ready to put in a drive way. You will have to do that for sure. Looking good!
I like it. That is exactly what I need to do.
Getting it done faster then me.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thanks Andon. I really got a leg up with Matt’s help so that doesn’t count haha. I was told that if you use the neighbor app you might have people in your area with heavy equipment that might help. For example, a retired guy just sitting at home might be willing to help just to get out and do some work and you get to meet your neighbors. That might be an option. I’ve started looking on my neighbor app:)
Looking good, I'll throw out a few ideas since you asked. I agree with some of the other's on a shipping container and a small trailer that you can use to transport things. I would build a fire ring with some kind of concrete blocks and burn 🔥 alittle at a time so you can keep it under control, or a burn barrel. With the fire ring you could eventually setup seating around it for a place to camp. Throw some gravel down on part of your drive way, then put up a gate to keep people out. Keep up the hard work.
I got a burn barrel a few weeks ago but I accumulated so much brush that the burn barrel seemed like a joke haha. I like the gate idea and Matt actually mentioned that when he came to look at the property. I love the fire pit idea and I would if I had a better idea of where thing will go. Once I clear out a little more of the high ground I can make that happen. A lot of good thoughts and ideas. Thank you for your post!
I’m fully invested in your journey. So cool to see the progress you’re making! Super excited for more videos to come out stay safe out there 👊🏻
Thank you! I appreciate you:)
Nothing to say here except, Great Job! You are well on your way my friend.
Thank you sir! Appreciate you watching Richard!
Great video, props to Matt and Scott for the help! Clearing land and then building the first structure are my favorite parts. btw, I Sub'd cuz of your chatting and explaining on what you hope too do and what you can do. Keep the content coming, I enjoy it all.
Thanks brother I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!
I’m looking to buy raw land in Tennessee to build on and I love watching your progress. I knew all the other steps like peek test, bringing utilities and such, but i totally forgot the need for clearing and cutting trees and such. As far as burn vs mulch. I’d say mulch it so you have the fiber back in the ground. It also can help with the mud you expect and it will let all those plants go back to the earth. Oh and on your last video you worried about copywrite. Since you are over the subscriber count to be monetized. You can use TH-cam’s library of free music. Some music from the library though requires you to put information in the description box to use it. I hope this helps.
It helps very much thank you Rebecca. And I hope you buy that raw land in beautiful Tennessee!
Look into biochar, as a third option. You burn all the branches in a big barrel or pile, and then when it's burnt down, hose it down or cap it off to put the fire out, and you're left with charcoal. It's great for the soil, or use it yourself for grilling.
Thanks for that and I will look into it!
So close to being able to pull in and camp out!
Haha yep. Getting closer and closer every day:)
Checking in. Thanks for the update. I clear my land every two years. Leaving the mulch will make it a haven for weeds and nasty ground vines come spring time.
3 points for burning! Thanks for your post and for watching!
Thought. Chippers are expensive for that much land. I worry about burning we are surrounded by pine trees also and alot ground brush. But just don't burn on the wood chips. DUH. obviously. Lol.
True. I would need to create a barrier if I did decide to burn.
Good progress! Thanks for the shout out ! Noticed posted signs across the street I recommend you do the same Turkey season is coming up next . The tool takes a bit to figure out but once you get the hang of it you will be good ! Garden Gnome approves !
Haha yessir! Figuring out tools eventually is my super power:) I’m going to make the Garden Gnome proud!
I built a 12'x12' storage shed and I put up a couple of Tactacams which send cellular images that watch over what I store on my property. In 2 years I have not had any problems as my neighbors also keep tabs in the surrounding areas that are all posted "NO TRESPASSING"
I need to get some signs. Tactacams? I’ll have to look into that.
If you have the funds, I suggest you get a small enclosed utility trailer. You're going to run out of room in your SUV and you're going to keep acquiring more tools and equipment.
Very very true. But instead of an enclosed trailer I think I would get more use out of an open utility trailer for hauling lumber or bigger things. A post was left to get a container to leave all my gear. That might be the way to go. Thank you for your post Lionheart!
@@RuggedHaven yeah, a shipping container would be great and you could build a lean-to on the side of it.
I was living in Houston, Texas and driving back and forth to my property every chance I had for about a year to work on clearing land and getting basic infrastructure before we finally moved here nearly 2 years ago. First thing I built was a shed to store all my tools, lawn mower, chainsaws, etc. The shed was one of those kits from Lowe's, which looking back on I wish I would have just made it myself, but either way it was a huge moral boost to have one permanent structure on my property.
@@lionheartJRLI’ve seen that and I would!
@@HomesteadingWithCotons that’s awesome. I think I’m leaning towards a shipping container only because I can build off of that. Regardless, I have to do something y quick because I’m running out of space!
I do both burning us quick and pretty much effortless chipping us more work but we had a burn ban this past year due to drought so burning wasn’t an option but we have a huge pile to burn this year
Thanks for watching Teresa!!
Should go get a small metal building like you would have in your backyard. Something easy to put up and cheap that way you could leave tools out there locked up. Just something I did on my property.
That’s a good call William.
Love the spirit. Since it seems you may not have decided upon the final spot for the house, before going much further my advice is to consider retaining a civil engineer. You can interview a few and get proposals from each before deciding. The civil engineer would walk the site with you and suggest locations of the house. In addition, the engineer would draft a site plan that you may need down the road. A site plan would contain certain critical elements including proposed location of house, drilled water well, septic system and storm water management. Rooting for you!
Thank you for that info Tim! Is that the same as a permaculture engineer? It sounds like it may be similar and my wife and I are talking about getting one out there.
There is some overlap but permaculture is more about sustainability. If the town engineer is friendly, I would recommend chatting with them about your goals (best part is that those conversations are at no cost to you). I have received some great information that way - sometimes they will even recommend certain civil engineering firms that have good reputations for what you may need. Your wife’s friend Matt sounds like a great resource too. Strongly recommend you take him to a nice lunch to pick his brain. You are still in first inning so gathering as much solid information from others with experience will deliver big dividends later. Best of luck!
@@timhegarty621thank you so much for this info and I will absolutely get on it and make some phone calls.
if you're allowed to burn, I'd say burn!
let the kids have fun with a campfire, get the spirits up and create memories.
5-3 goes to burn! Thanks Rick!
All the above - burn - chip - fire wood. 🤔🤔🤔
Genius! Thanks Richard!
I'd rent the mini again before I'd push a wheel barrow through that!! Keep grinding!
Haha yessir that is noted! The wheel barrel is more for my 16yr old;). Thank you for watching and your post and my goal is to get my property as beautiful and well kept as yours!
I'd say chip the wood. All the mulch is going to dry out and if you burn you run the risk of hot ash landing and creating a fire. I personally wouldn't want to run the risk of burning down the woods.
That is the only reason I don’t want to burn. No water at the property and I would be at high alert the whole time burning. Thanks for your post Allen!
Good work,,, i think a trailer will help you a lot, and you won't miss up your car with the tooll (equipment) 👍
Good call. Someone else mentioned a container which I like even better. Either one is a great idea and I’m going to look into it
I would wait for a good base of snow to burn not sure if you get much snow were you are anyway the road will have to be taken down to sub soil hopefully clay base and then build up with pit run a larger rock and topped off with gravel to get away from the mud , anyway you are making a lot of progress so keep going .
Thank you Tim!
If you're worried about someone stealing your wheel barrow then you also need to be worried about someone burning that pile of brush when you aren't there. Maybe invest in a trail camera as well to protect your property.
I haven’t thought of that but good point. Thanks for your post!
@17:30 Oh man, hauling stuff back and for to a property gets old fast. I'm currently in the process of getting a shipping container onto my land so that I can have a place to store my stuff. At least around me, you can get them for a couple thousand. For your burn vs. chip question, unless you're getting a really nice chipper like the arborists have, burning is SO much faster.
Well if I did rent a chipper, I would get the bigger baddest one I could for the weekend. I’m also convinced that a shipping container is in my future haha. You’re right, it’s gonna get old quick!
@@RuggedHavenshipping container is definitely the way to go 👍
Your best bet is to get some #2 stone tailgated down that driveway for a solid base it will get very muddy this spring
I am planning for that but first I need to get Vdot out to talk about a culvert. Once I get one in, it will be easier to get a truck in there. Thanks for your post!
@ yes a culvert is needed for access for sure great job your lucky for that machine that saved a few weeks work good luck and have fun
@@TeresaPatterson-l5othank you😊
I would definitely burn. The amount your going to spend on a mulched you can actually save and buy some mulch with it.
Everything you want to burn is still ''green'' or too wet to burn. Best off to pile it up and chip it. The chips will rot and break down and add nutrients back to the soil. I kinda like the other comments on buying an enclosed trailer or possibly a shipping container. Gives you somewhere to store the tools.
1 point for chipping! Thanks for your post Jason and yes I really like that idea too about the storage for tools. Going to look into it!
I would vote on burning to save on time and money. And im sure a lot of the wood you have you can make piles that you can save to use when camping or for burning in an stove. You dont have to burn everything just to clear it. In the summer I imagine it could be real nice to go camping with the family on the land and make an fire, make some S'mores and hot dogs on the fire 😃
Very true. I plan to keep a bunch for that. But the little thin trees can go!
I heard that wood chips are not great as road base. As the decaying matter makes it a sloppy mess and you'll have to dig out the top soil when you eventually put down gravel or pave the road.
Thanks Allen. I was just thinking for the time being to control the mud. But I think my best bet is going to be to get gravel down as fast as I can.
Chip it better for your land and the environment 👍🏻👍🏻
4-2 burning still in the lead. Thank you for your post!
see if u can get a cheap or free campervan that u can put there, so its not just a plot of woodland but a recreational home from the get go.
That not a bad idea Rick. So it would serve multiple roles.. hmm. Thanks for your post!
I saw chip because you have to keep an eye on any fires 24/7 and if your not there all day everyday fires could get out of control fast
4-3 fire still in the lead but yes valid point and I would be there all day. It would have to be a dedicated day of burning and feeding it. Thanks for your post and for watching!
Maybe U could chunk what ur gathering into a small fire 🔥 U build for warmth or small bond-fire 😊
2 points for burning!! Thanks for your post and for watching Charles!
I'm trying to decide whether we're going to hire someone with a forestry mulcher to put in some atv and walking trails.
Nice! I might do that in the future as well
@RuggedHaven I'm trying to get those things completed on our homestead before it starts warming up and the snakes and bugs become a danger and a nuisance. Lol
Also even if you mulch it all, it will break down over time and you will still have the same bumps and dips in the driveway unless you grade it.
True but by the time I start building it will need to be graded anyway to get the trucks to the site. Also, I was told (not sure how true it is) but taking out bigger roots is what you want in order to prevent potholes. Was told that smaller sapling roots don’t even matter. Again, I don’t know how true that is. Thanks for watching.
nice progress before you burn you will need to check and see if you need a permit to burn...
Another permit!! Actually yes you’re right. That one I can do online.
Every time I clear land I rent a 20,000lb Excavator with a front blade and thumb. It costs a lot 2kish, but it is well worth the time it saves. I usually clear the land and then have time to dig a pond or trench for electrical, etc.
Thank you for your post. I’m probably going to go that route soon enough
1 acre is 208’ x 208’ or 43,560 sqft
Shhhh recruit don’t know!
Try to get a shipping container and put it on the land and store your equipment there. That, way you don't have to go and come back with your equipment save time and room
Ohhh I like that idea! Thanks for your post Javier! Gonna start looking on marketplace!
As dirty as it is, it would dull the blades on the chipper really quick. Ya probably burn it .
Good point. Thanks Richard.
1st grade and crushed stone the driveway, 2nd buy small shipping container fo your tools.
That’s exactly what I need to do. Well with the grading and the rocks I also need to install a culvert
Also try to reach out might be able to sell some wood where you are clearing for pulp not much $$$ but just to get the timer out the way ?
Good call. I need to make some phone calls this week and get info. A lot of the post are saying to make money off the lunber
4:28 no it didn't sound right but it was hilarious lol. Looks like it's time for a small trailer. Burning doesn't damaged dirt. Burn it instead of wasting money on equipment. Maybe start socking away money for a grader and gravel? Just an idea.
Ha ha it’s like diarrhea of the mouth. Thanks for watching!
I need to find a good land in Va any advice?
My advise is ultimately be close to an area you really love. Even if your piece of land is 20 minutes out, you still have an area that has everything you need and want. I know the further west you go in Virginia that land is cheaper but the towns are more scarce and it’s a more mountainous area.
Its only child labor if you pay her. 😂
True. She did ask for payment and I told her “your payment is you get dinner!:).
Burn. Chipping is going to leave you chips which later you will have to also deal with when grading etc. also agree shipping container. Also, you could go with those uber professionals from the late 80’s…Beavis and Butthead and burn burn huh huh burn.
4-1 burning points. You brought back some memories bringing up Beavis and Butthead huh huhhuh
talk less work more, great job...
burn it, believe me you'll love it...
I’ve been hearing that my whole life:). Thank you for watching!
Don't be so bossy. It's his channel not yours.
No one fully understands the amount of work one creates for themselves just by cutting down one medium size tree. And when you do several in a day, might as well cancel your plans for that day.
lol well said:)
Parli troppo ……
De nada:)
You talk a little too much.
Man JB, sometimes I tell myself the same damn thing. I believe in saying less and doing more. Trust me. Just trying to make the best channel I can
Your comment is immature.
@@shermdog6969me? I thought I took the higher road:)