'A Day in the Life' at My Off Grid Property! | Fish Pond, Forest Maintenance, Winching, Sawmill Shed

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  • Thanks to www.naturespondcare.com for the Aerator: www.naturespondcare.com/. I spend a day at my off grid doing general building at the off grid sawmill, reforesting my woods, cutting dead fall for firewood, and stocking my trout pond with trophy rainbow trout.
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  • @ModernSelfReliance
    @ModernSelfReliance  ปีที่แล้ว +4

    *Thanks to Nature's Pond Care for the Aerator:* www.naturespondcare.com/.

  • @jenford7078
    @jenford7078 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My cousin used large cookies from some old growth trees he cleared when he built his home and made a meandering path to the lake from the buildings on the property, He treated them against rot and it was beautiful! The pine needles would shed from trees and blow about and it was just the perfect landscaped woodland look.

  • @DeHGhamEz
    @DeHGhamEz ปีที่แล้ว +59

    From the start, Ryan was very helpful and is continuing to be helpful about his th-cam.com/users/postUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans . Also, they have answered all the questions I have asked & I got outstanding support from his My Shed Plans full package.

  • @BooneeXCdad
    @BooneeXCdad ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nobody has a perfect life but you are living the dream. Saturday morning MSR and coffee. Nothing better, Have a great week.

  • @TestingWithMike
    @TestingWithMike ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Need a thing? Make a thing! Your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me Sir!

  • @rachelroscoe5618
    @rachelroscoe5618 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos remind me of the best version of my dad. The version I got along with. Thanks for being so wholesome

  • @LazyMansWorkshop
    @LazyMansWorkshop ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The fact that they're building all of this cool self-sufficiency stuff while also healing their forest with selective cutting and now introducing more native species is so awesome. So cool to watch, love it all.

  • @wrenchdoozer
    @wrenchdoozer ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The opening shot with the exposed structure under the roof looks amazing.

    • @jennifertucker107
      @jennifertucker107 ปีที่แล้ว

      It looked Japanese from one angle. Beautiful.

  • @allenenabnit7078
    @allenenabnit7078 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The pond looks soooo much cleaner now all that hard work seems to have paid off. Love the wood flooring so much work for such a small area

  • @twork9608
    @twork9608 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I always appreciate pond updates. I seem to remember a pond building episode I can no longer find on your channel.

  • @kevinharding2099
    @kevinharding2099 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your positive can do attitude. Your channel is motivating as well as informative.

  • @dennisschickling2249
    @dennisschickling2249 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Floor looks GREAT. Well Done.
    #STAYSAFE
    #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

  • @avidhunter6169
    @avidhunter6169 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That first tree you took down was a beautiful tree. Tall, straight, thick. Perfectly dropped. It only missed that second tree you wanted it to take down with it by inches. Love watching you do a lot of the types of things that I used to do as well as a lot of other things I never got the chance to do but would have liked to.

  • @stevebrown4294
    @stevebrown4294 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have to close that room off Kevin to keep the sawdust out….maybe a big shower curtain wall so you can close it off and still have a full wall access when you want….🤔

  • @f4lloutgaymer
    @f4lloutgaymer ปีที่แล้ว

    So this is a Man Cave with a She-Saw. 😉
    I love it!
    Busy, yet fruitful day. Thank you for taking us with you on it.
    Be Excellent to each other and Party on. 🤘🎸😎

  • @SJC49
    @SJC49 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool idea trying to root the tree branch - looking fwd to seeing if it works. Floor is a lot of work but very unique!

  • @okay7325
    @okay7325 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The wood mills up very nicely

  • @jaymannewell
    @jaymannewell ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Both me and my little brother burst out laughing when you said "When he is exited about something i kinda let him have it"...
    We know bros, we know, we actually had to pause to catch our breath.

  • @redhauscreator146
    @redhauscreator146 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like this episode. There's nothing wrong with 'Random things I've been up to'. They all still pertain to the things that you have been doing on this channel.

  • @moshadj
    @moshadj ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Must be such a treat to be able to mill your own lumber

  • @theodoredicks3305
    @theodoredicks3305 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That floor came out really nice. Great video

  • @JennyMack
    @JennyMack ปีที่แล้ว

    Pond is looking so clear. Chris is looking much healthier.

  • @russellwatters5891
    @russellwatters5891 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ya'll are doing a jam up job with the pond, I've not seen it healthier looking since the beginning. Here's to many years of enjoyable success.. lol 😂😅🐟

  • @quietoutloud
    @quietoutloud ปีที่แล้ว

    Take your time no rush.Enjoying every moment.

  • @badassmother1426
    @badassmother1426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did enjoy this episode! Looking forward to the next as well.

  • @lethaleefox6017
    @lethaleefox6017 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Starting a new tree on a branch method called air layering, did the same sort of thing using a 5 gallon bucket cut and patched with duct tape... on a boxwood branch... it is a new boxwood plant... some use plastic bags, but I left the bucket on for a year or four... a very nice root ball.

  • @moshadj
    @moshadj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It looks like everything is coming along well

  • @marcarcher5426
    @marcarcher5426 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love watching you mill lumber you harvested from your own property. It's a bit cathartic. 😉Always amazed at how much lumber can come from a log like that. Wish I could live long enough to see the property and everything you planted begin to mature. I can see it in my minds eye though and it's BEAUTIFUL!

  • @suzique5827
    @suzique5827 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The floor looks beautiful ❤

  • @artfx9
    @artfx9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would wrap the root growing thingy in pallet wrap to keep the moisure in.

  • @f4lloutgaymer
    @f4lloutgaymer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your thumbnail for this episode looks like you are driving a go-cart made from a log. Far out! 😎👍❤

  • @chrisgrayson3855
    @chrisgrayson3855 ปีที่แล้ว

    Followed this start to now. What a great effort boys. So much work but years of fun ahead

  • @maggiemae444
    @maggiemae444 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE the flooring. Day in the life of was great. Thanks!

  • @Sepia36912
    @Sepia36912 ปีที่แล้ว

    That building looks AMAZING! 😮 Oh!

  • @olyman63
    @olyman63 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome show thank you for sharing. The floor did take a little bit of time. Have a great day.

  • @mamadeetay7445
    @mamadeetay7445 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes dis was truly a great video. Please be careful don’t keep hurting yourself. The pond looks great anxiously awaiting a fishin video

  • @EngineerfifeninerO
    @EngineerfifeninerO ปีที่แล้ว

    Waiting for the workbench build of a lifetime!!!

  • @kenshores9900
    @kenshores9900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ash use to be used in making furniture. It has the same grain pattern of oak but is less dense.

  • @sshaw4429
    @sshaw4429 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cutest little redhead! ❤❤❤❤

  • @jessebuckley6867
    @jessebuckley6867 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everything is shaping up nicely! Always look forward to your update videos

  • @timothycluck678
    @timothycluck678 ปีที่แล้ว

    That floor looks really good I thought it's not looking so hot at first then when you stained it WOW it popped right out it really looks good 💯

  • @gayahithwen
    @gayahithwen ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd love to see you get some fruit-bearing trees out there, too. Maybe some heritage varieties of apple, pears, cherries? Or hazelnuts? Or... I don't know, I just feel like putting in some fruit bearing trees around the cabin area makes for a nice transition between house and forest? And provide food for critters, too.

  • @Lowshoehighhat
    @Lowshoehighhat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice floor

  • @sshaw4429
    @sshaw4429 ปีที่แล้ว

    Floor is gorgeous!

  • @donnie2533
    @donnie2533 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I'm glad you posted keep them coming thanks

  • @pacop1196
    @pacop1196 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kevin you should put up a pond watch camera so viewers can tune in to see the fish swimming in the pond 🤣😂 but seriously the pond looks fantastic and I love the sawmill building.

  • @arjanvogel6444
    @arjanvogel6444 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Kevin.floor became beautiful 👍😁

  • @1956vern
    @1956vern ปีที่แล้ว

    You better play the lottery! Grinding and welding on your bench with all the fire and explosive on the back of bench!
    Lucky you are!

  • @patrickheavirland3599
    @patrickheavirland3599 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning from Minnesota USA! Great episode!

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa3938 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video Kevin.

  • @TioMostFrio
    @TioMostFrio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m not going to lie, when I saw the thumbnail, I thought Kevin had gone a bit crazy and made himself a downhill go kart. But alas it was not the case. Still a solid episode. The pond is looking amazing and the sawmill is looking fabulous. Keep up the great work Kev.

  • @troybranaman316
    @troybranaman316 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great informative video as always Kevin!! Its always great to see what you do with what you have !!! Maybe Don will help you get things done next time !! Take care and stay safe my friend!!!

  • @hollandduck79
    @hollandduck79 ปีที่แล้ว

    i know you want to keep the front of the sawmill shed open to be able to put new logs on the saw of course.
    but if you use (old) side walls of a party tent you can have both,
    open when necessary, and close in bad weather or a lot of wind.
    certainly also useful to keep the snow out again next winter

    • @ModernSelfReliance
      @ModernSelfReliance  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree.. it's probably a fall time project when I realize I need something there.

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Six hrs sanding that floor, you need to get yourself a used floor sander, btw Floor looks fantastic Kevin.

  • @eldonevans2618
    @eldonevans2618 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, thank's to you and your brother i'm off gridding

  • @bbouc40254
    @bbouc40254 ปีที่แล้ว

    looking more like a fish pond, nice job

  • @lindamoore691
    @lindamoore691 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and fun to watch ❤️
    Awesome floor !

  • @wolflynnx4
    @wolflynnx4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking Good 😎👍

  • @cekfraun
    @cekfraun ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so enjoyable watching you mill lumber. I hope someone else was with you when you cut down that big tree. Stay Safe! Also, those fish are huge! I am loving the sawz-mahal and pond updates. 🙂

  • @valeriebostick1913
    @valeriebostick1913 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful floor 🇬🇧😊

  • @-DEATHSTROKE
    @-DEATHSTROKE ปีที่แล้ว

    The whole property needs a train track and mini train to take you to all of the cool current and future builds.

  • @alexbarrow8216
    @alexbarrow8216 ปีที่แล้ว

    Take youre time. love ure stuff a great way to spend a birthday. keep us guessing. lol

  • @andrewhurst6360
    @andrewhurst6360 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just swap the battery terminal leads or the leads on the winch and it will run the correct way.

  • @gregtheredneck1715
    @gregtheredneck1715 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neat tractor butt accessories!

  • @trojanpussy
    @trojanpussy ปีที่แล้ว

    💝🙏🕯i loved it.
    A GREAT floar. I would want it in my next house.
    This floar will tell every new visitor your greatness.

  • @expectamiracle.406
    @expectamiracle.406 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @mitchhannah9930
    @mitchhannah9930 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your energy. You could make a vid about grass growing and I'd watch it. Keep up the good work. I've been watching you almost as long as you've been making vids.

    • @ModernSelfReliance
      @ModernSelfReliance  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On today's video we are watching grass grow. I'll be giving you an up to the minute commentary and how it's doing.. colour, details, texture! You name it we got it!

    • @mitchhannah9930
      @mitchhannah9930 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ModernSelfReliance lol

  • @desert-walker
    @desert-walker ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy your summer because that winter will be pretty cold when it comes back😮

  • @catgynt9148
    @catgynt9148 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man cave, “He Shed” probably sounds better. Build your spousal unit her own “she shed” for her projects and escape area. “Happy wife equates to happy life.”
    Thanks for sharing this insightful video. Peace Kevin.

  • @living6a916
    @living6a916 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video

  • @Dustypilgrim1
    @Dustypilgrim1 ปีที่แล้ว

    If people search for 'air-layering' they will find all the info they need on the 'green-ball assisted rooting on branches propagation' method. It is an old established process, often used in production of 'Bonsai' trees on the cheap.

  • @grannykimmy
    @grannykimmy ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous floor! Sawz MA Hall needs a wall plaque

  • @lancemclean9273
    @lancemclean9273 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice floor.

  • @Xero1of1
    @Xero1of1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool. I'm looking forward to the next video. :D I think I might tell my dad about the wooden cookie flooring... it looks really nice and would really fit in with the aesthetic we have in our land up north.

  • @9usuck0
    @9usuck0 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do hardwood floors and Varathane finish is trash finish. But for your applications that doesn't matter so much, you are going for rustic shed look and that should be fine.

  • @Lone_wolf2776
    @Lone_wolf2776 ปีที่แล้ว

    Full stop!

  • @PabloP169
    @PabloP169 ปีที่แล้ว

    A coarse flapper disk may have been an even better tool to use.

  • @mickeybartlett1274
    @mickeybartlett1274 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool!

  • @geoffstartswithg
    @geoffstartswithg ปีที่แล้ว

    Flip the wires on the winch to correct your switch direction.

    • @ModernSelfReliance
      @ModernSelfReliance  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's as easy as that? Who would have thought... Thanks.

  • @ib4359
    @ib4359 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thumbs up!

  • @bradwatters996
    @bradwatters996 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just planted a dozen norway spruce on my land 2 weeks ago. Hope the deer will leave em alone. They ate my white pines so im tryin something new.

  • @larrysmith6499
    @larrysmith6499 ปีที่แล้ว

    The floor looks great. You can use zip lock bags or burlap to make a sprout root also

  • @BlueKnows
    @BlueKnows ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should have epoxied the disk floor from the outset I think

  • @dyannejohnson6184
    @dyannejohnson6184 ปีที่แล้ว

    I look for your projects…spotted it before bed and stopped to watch

  • @carlakohlwes-vp7lt
    @carlakohlwes-vp7lt ปีที่แล้ว

    Always consider the worst scenario then go for it if you can live with that scenario.

  • @TheStephencraig01
    @TheStephencraig01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great episode Kevin. I was wondering if it would be possible to build some sort of kiln nearby to dry out your green wood. Maybe however, it is unnecessary because you have some much standing dead wood. Either way, thanks for all the positive content. Full stop.

  • @allon33
    @allon33 ปีที่แล้ว

    there was a party going on in the manshed

  • @ridgerunnnr
    @ridgerunnnr ปีที่แล้ว

    will be interested to see how your regeneration of apple tree roots goes.............

  • @tinythet_rex8063
    @tinythet_rex8063 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's always more that needs doin.. wish i had the energy to do it

  • @ravincathomestead-cecilia2894
    @ravincathomestead-cecilia2894 ปีที่แล้ว

    looking good, were is the fishing rod...lol

  • @boglurker2043
    @boglurker2043 ปีที่แล้ว

    you gotta invest in a floor sander

  • @christopherresch
    @christopherresch ปีที่แล้ว

    I would think sanding the floor basically negated the flame proof barrier you brushed on earlier?

  • @ronaldcline1235
    @ronaldcline1235 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have carpal tunnel also.

  • @danhandke5012
    @danhandke5012 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @KonTikiBea
    @KonTikiBea ปีที่แล้ว

    have you thought of putting in a floatdeck to allow the fish to hide from predators ?

  • @cyc0man
    @cyc0man ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Full Stop

  • @blueclothes1
    @blueclothes1 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh man my guess was waaaaay off... I blame you for not working faster! 😄

    • @ModernSelfReliance
      @ModernSelfReliance  ปีที่แล้ว

      The six hours was just the time to sand them afterwards....

  • @rayboucher479
    @rayboucher479 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why the second battery does the tractor not have one that will work well as long as you leave it running when using the winch ? Can ground to the frame and run 1 power supply to winch .

  • @hazlox
    @hazlox ปีที่แล้ว

    Nuclear fallout is actually particulate, so it probably would help lol

  • @maniachill3069
    @maniachill3069 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long did it take you to put those wood cookies and cement down?