Excellent video, Loui! I like that you covered a variety of topics. I love that you're working on the design for your home. We manifest our dreams through actions, right! You are a creative, a thinker, and an adventurous doer...YOU already have BADASS covered! If someone chooses to be mean to you, it's a statement about their lack of character, not you! I know you know that...try your best to focus on your own voice first, and then on the voices of the kind, supportive and uplifting. You got this!!! 💜✌🏽
Maybe: Design the house together with someone who already has experience. Then it‘s like an apprenticeship. One thing that I like about the tiny houses which I’ve seen on TH-cam is that part of them always has a high ceiling. That makes them feel much more spacious than they actually are. In general, I’ve read that you can decrease the ground area if you raise the ceiling at the same time and things won’t feel cramped.
This is just what I’ve seen. You started with the Ad-van-tures. Now you are in a cold climate rainforest. On bare land that you own . Your mother should be so proud of you. You’re are surprisingly intelligent , never think less of yourself. I have met and seen many people in my life. What you and your mother are doing 🤯. Feed your mind while you can. IMO go Yurt yourself !! Much love my friend and beautiful video like deep . I loved it
Morning. Have an idea, about building an inexpensive house look at Jake and nichole on you tube in Alaska how they built a pre fab kit cabin, very durable for weather comes in different sizes and easy to put together.
Curious: Have you considered using shipping containers? When insolated and correctly finished on the outside, they can be structured to suit any floor plan. Just a thought.
@@roseburke3962 wait what? Sight unseen means you don’t go to the property to check it out first. Of course we looked at pictures of it and topo maps and google maps lol
@@AdventureTimeLoui Yes, a lot of materials would have to be brought in. While you are doing your research, perhaps you could do a cursory cost comparison for having the container(s) fabricated in or near a larger city. The fabrication would cover container cuts (windows, walls, etc.), insulation, exterior prep, wiring, plumping-however much you would want to be done. The cost of delivery and putting the "lego-like" pieces together on-site may be expensive, I admit. Still, looking into it means you've covered that option. One other advantage of using shipping containers is the ease of making add-ons. I bring this up because I've been following the shipping container homes for at least 3 years. Some designs are "too busy" while others are absolutely exquisite. Like you, I plan to travel vanlife (for about a year) but will settle back into my beloved northeast and build a shipping container home. I also want to say how much I admire you and your mother for following your dreams and the way you face adversities in the midst of the good times. I wish you both well, and thanks so much for documenting your adventure.
Shipping Containers look great to me, but a house/cabin like the one you and Bex are wintering or whatever design touches you. The studying looks 👌great. Loui, Bex, William and Lady 👒hats off to you all.
Nice sketches! It looks like you’ve got the house plans going. My sister is an architect and she uses a program called ‘Sketch Up’. It makes sure all your measurements add up and outlays your ideas with a clear plan based on terrain etc. The books you have will undoubtedly have the standard codes for a solid home. Can’t wait to see that process happen for you and your mom!
It’s already a great sign that y’all want to actually winter there and hang out with people local there. Y’all are gonna go so far (and already have done so)! Best of luck
I swear…. If people are out here criticizing you or making fun of you when you’re just trying to live your best life……. It makes me want to hunt them down & show them who’s boss. (Aka YOU… you da boss). Coming from someone who’s actually just a bit older than you… I look up to you! You are so inspirational! I’ve loved your content lately and look forward to everything in the future for you and your momma (love her channel too of course). 🌈 🐻🦋🦀 Also, I’m a Seattle girl. I’m a lover of the rain too. ☔️
I love rainy weather. I lived in Seattle for ten years & loved that cloudy blanket that would hang over the sky. It almost allows you to enjoy introverted pleasures more. Getting out in it is key- & it makes everything sooo green. And when the sun does shine it is so appreciated. Love your videos.
I think it’s great that you draw your ideas. Your ideas/plans may change when it’s time to actually get a engineer/architect for your build. I’ve ALWAYS loved providing contractors pictures/drawings (for visual purposes) for my projects. It’s SO much easier than “describing” your idea. Have you looked for “tree houses” locally to be able to talk to the owner with regards to materials? Also, I haven’t seen recent videos from your mom. Please give her lots of love and hugs from her subscribers.
You are so talented. The plans are awesome. Make your plans and ask for advice. Don’t let naysayers discourage you. Go with your gut. You got this, just watching your videos you will do everting the correct way.have confidence in your decisions.
I grew up in Ketchikan & Kodiak, moved away at 13 and I cannot tell you how much I miss the rain. I love love love rainy, overcast days. My body may have left southeast AK, but my heart never did. I hope to move back one day, I recently learned how lucrative working in the seafood processing plants can be during salmon season, I knew there was money to be made, but I had no idea just how much. I recently heard a couple who worked the 2023 season in Naknek, they netted $10k each for 4wks of work. 16hr days 7 days a week, but hell, it's worth it. Money is the only reason I haven't moved back to AK yet, but I got my eye on the factories now!
I love your story and your energy! Thanks for sharing your journey its super interesting and its so awesome to have a different perspective on moving to alaska/homesteading! Sidenote totally agree Liziqi is amazing 💫
Yeah, I spent a couple months living in British Columbia so Weather-wise, ur basically in B.C. 😅👍🏽 so yeah, lots of rain. I’d say winter is more rain than snow. Also the winters were Pretty mild so you’ll be fine! Looking forward to ur videos especially when you start building! ✌🏽 So glad you found a spot to settle down. I bet lady and William will enjoy having a permanent Home-base as well. 😊
Loui I am a longtime fan and am an interior designer. You should build the infinity shower on your land. It recycles the water that you shower with and instantly reheats it. So you only use 8 ltrs of water forever!!!!!
Is it accurate to say … that the cabin you’re currently living in was built by the owners? If so, pick his or her brain in this regard. Start there … learn what they did, and what they would have done differently. 😌
You can do it Lou , but maybe just have a building contractor or architect to consult with , because you don't want to run into structural issues down the road...for sure remove all the dead trees around the area you are putting your house. It would be awesome if you could have them milled and use the wood from them.
Take a 50/50 approach. Get help with the things you don’t feel comfort with and that will pass required codes. You are smart, so you will make the right decision for yourself.
Someone suggested containers for that site...with you using trees for support I think the containers would be a fantastic idea for that site....would probably be a whole lot cheaper...like they say...just a thought...
Also, if you are not subscribe to Isabel and/or Hannah Duggan … these ladies are GREAT individuals to subscribe to, they have BOTH built something, such as van interior or a tiny house from the ground up. It would be amazing to reach out to them, pick their brains regarding building and collaborate in the future. Just a thought.❤️😌
You’re house drawings are so cute! Can’t wait to see them come to life regardless of which route you choose to go with building. Just building a treehouse in the forest is badass and inspiring (even if you don’t do it all yourself) 👏🏻💪🏻💚
Thank you for educating the ignorant! Lol I believe your viewers are only concerned about your well being and the weather! I don’t think people are trying to scare you! We just didn’t know, what you have studying! You seem irritated by people, just trying to support you’re channel! If I had a channel, I’d be grateful for others concern! Gratitude will help you through everything! I love your channel and I’m grateful for your divine presence!
Good for you! Life is just a series of adventures and how you choose them defines who you are at that time. Change is constant and what you do tomorrow is just another adventure. Savor every moment and you will never have any regrets no matter where this leads you. Best of luck in your current endeavors.
My husband built the home depot in Juneau 2006-07 and we got record breaking 161 inches of snow that winter. Be forewarned....I lived through it. It is not like Fairbanks, but it was cold and it was hairy! You do get more daylight hours in Juneau, but seasonal effective disorder affects everyone.You are right get outside ever day. Best of luck, it is a great adventure and worth it.
one step at a time/like you making the pasta-i did not know how it was made/what seasoning do you put in the sauce-cause i want some of that good eating/you could start with a galvanize storage building/the builder could build it on your property an add on later/thanks much /the galvanize metal will not rust-long lasting-thanks much
Yup! I use a sun lamp in the winter and take the vitamins. Dyring these covid times, I have a winter zoom fitness/dance class i attend from my home. All doable! You girls will do just fine!
Louie, You are going to have a wonderful time in the cold and rain. I Love,love, LOVE the rain. Its on fire down here and we need some rain. Let me know if you need some blankets! ;)
Even if you were in mainland AK maybe you don’t care if it gets that cold. I have many many friends who live around Anchorage and absolutely love it. Any where you live will have its downsides. That’s a part of living. The rain and clouds are my favorite part of the PNW
I wanted to say about your house, that just because you need some guidance or work done by professionals doesn’t discount your ability to build your own house. But if you really want to do it all you are a more than capable human 💙
You can do it! Maybe get help from a professional for the foundation and then you can do the rest. Just to make sure it’s structurally safe. You got this girl!
I love what you and your Mom are doing - living a full life and choosing what works for you! You are on it with deciding how you want the layout of your house! Keep being true to yourself, never apologize for that!❤️🦋❇️🌟
With volcanoes, tsunamis, sinking wetlands and yes it will get very cold and snow a lot (more than you may realize).. have you looked into container homes?
You can look on line and find plans that are really close to your liking and tweak small things to your liking. Going that way when you buy those plans they come complete with plumbing , electric and framing layouts 👍🏼
You are incredible! Loved watching you make the adorable pasta nest! You are working so hard on your designs and it’s very inspiring! You are an incredibly confident and capable person. We are all learning all the time so don’t even worry about what others have to say. Keep doing you and trusting yourself!
Great video..keep us updated .Keep your vehicles waxed. It prevents rust. I lived in keflavik Iceland 2 yrs..melatonin & black out curtains...& Exercise help with sleep issues. You'll be just fine. Hugs from Northern Cali 🤗.p.s is that Mills college shirt.
You guys are amazing! Be so proud of yourselves. Even if you can’t use your exact plans for the house it’s still going to be your own. Just with all the safety features you need. Love your channel and your moms. Thank you for this content ❤️🌼💫
This video made me cry happy tears. You two are my new favorite TH-cam show, and I particularly loved this video. Your relationship with one another is so beautiful! Your mom giving you encouragement, and then you giving yourself/us some! And the fact you’re dreaming up ways to spread the power you share through grant programs etc…gah. Thank you for sharing your energy, courage, curiosity and creativity. I know you are going to end up with the tree homes of your dreams, and it’s really fun watching the process.
Love that you both are doing so much reading and in good with people close by. Can't wait to see the dream of the Tree houses come together. Also your cinematography of the food is epic! And who what beautiful views of your area. So excited for you guys. 🙏 blessings and peace.
Don’t stop designing your dream treehouse. Keep it up. You can get help from any Lowe’s or Home Depot about what boards and everything you ll need. I’m a DIY Er that am planning on a retirement cabin and am Trying to design mine also. It’s so rewarding! Iwould love Alaska and want to go there next summer on vacation.
I think both of you are AWESOME 🤩💗 And you should checkout, Girl in the Woods❣️. Brook is Outstanding, she and her husband Dave is Great too❣️ Dave builds a lot of cabins & houses. Brook is building an A Frame house in Michigan, they also have a house in Alaska, I think in Fairbanks. But I’m sure Brook would be one to get advice from, you’ll love her🥰💗👍🏾
I’m a big believer in researching and putting pen to paper to get clear about what you’re manifesting. You can get clear on what you want and no one could sell you any lies.
You might consider making either a salt box or shed style roof slope. The shed roof, in particular, is a simple design and would make for a good slope for not building up a lot of snow. Good luck!
I think it amazing you want to be part of every area of buildings your home . I think with building your home you do what work for you. It's so beautiful. I have to tell you i been looking for your videos so excited to hear more about Alaska. Sounds so nice taking time to cook good food. God bless you and your beautiful momma and those adorable dogs. Stay enjoying. ❤😍❤
No one knows a lot about something they have never done before or trained in. Do your design, plan what you want, then hire someone to finalize them in the structural areas. They will still be your plan/design. I think you and your mom are doing amazing things! We are all living your adventure vicariously through you, 🤗 thanks for the fun!
Great start Loui. Even if you end up going to an engineer or architect you will know and can show them exactly what you want. Your drawings are very readable.
Wow you are so so brave, to go at this and never to have done it before you are just so inspiring to so many young women out here,girl your home is gonna be awesome i can't wait to see it all come together, thank you for sharing your journey with all of us ❤️👍😊
Regardless of all of the advice that mean you’re trying to give you in the comments what we have seen, when you were proven to us, is that when you put your mind to it you were able to execute it very well. We will be looking back at the house you build with your own mind and your own two hands and we will be in awe once again.
I love Southeast Alaska, but it does rain. My daughter was born in SE at 2 1/2 years old we were driving on a rare sunny day and the sun hit her eyes....she started screaming and yelling make it go away!! It hurts me! What is it? I looked at my husband and said OMG......our kid doesn't know what the sun is!! 😁
Ladies, I wish you health and safety throughout the winter. And I will be looking forward to many videos, no matter how short. You never know how your situation this season could affect others. May help us work things out in our lives. And away you go!🤪
Have you guys thought about a Yurt? Easy, Affordable and Durable build for the climate you guys are in! I have plans to head north towards Anchorage and looking at alternative living myself! Such inspo guys!
Question: how and why did your mom choose the van life as well? Was she married and worked a regular job etc? What does she do now to make money? I love you and your moms relationship and you both are so gorgeous and positive ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
If you 100% design it yourself you will gain knowledge that is invaluable when and if you hire a professional builder - you’ll know if they are doing it right, for one thing. You’ll be more confident about future repairs and maintenance. So I’d suggest proceeding as if you are designing it 100% whether you do or not.
Yes I take 2,000 units of vitamin D3 a day per doctor advice. Vitamin D3 is good for you if you don't get out and get a lot of sun. I tell you it's good for your mental well being. Live in Maryland and get a lot of snow ❄ during December, January and February. Yes it rains here too but I find peace in the rain. It's a great time to cozy up under my throw blanket on my sofa and put on a movie from my projector or just be quiet and let God speak to me. This is my peace and I love it!!
I had family living in Alaska years ago & my weather here in Michigan was colder than hers most of the time. I believe Anchorage or Juneau is in a valley...Makes a big different. Then there is lake effect...Michigan has a lot of different areas where north /south might get slammed on but we would get 1" / 2".. .New York is like that too. Just skip over negative remarks when the people don't really know or maybe they are just trying to help you.
The weather in SE AK is really something. I can’t say too much about the Wrangell area, but I think the primary winds are from SE, and the difference between S and W winds to N or E winds is huge. And locating your house means a lot. Getting a S exposure is huge. This past winter some houses near mine that I go by regularly has a hill that shades them big time. They had snow and ice out front for a month longer than me.
Yes to vitamin D supplements! As a fellow melanated person, it is important that we are getting enough supplements because our wonderful melanin hinders the production of vitamin D compared to a less melanated individual. As always, it has been a pleasure to take a peak into your life. Stay safe and blessed! 💖
i can't stress enough how inspirational you are. i bought some property earlier this year as well. everything i need to do is so overwhelming... i wish i had your "guts". lol.
Excellent video, Loui! I like that you covered a variety of topics. I love that you're working on the design for your home. We manifest our dreams through actions, right! You are a creative, a thinker, and an adventurous doer...YOU already have BADASS covered! If someone chooses to be mean to you, it's a statement about their lack of character, not you! I know you know that...try your best to focus on your own voice first, and then on the voices of the kind, supportive and uplifting. You got this!!! 💜✌🏽
Maybe: Design the house together with someone who already has experience. Then it‘s like an apprenticeship.
One thing that I like about the tiny houses which I’ve seen on TH-cam is that part of them always has a high ceiling. That makes them feel much more spacious than they actually are. In general, I’ve read that you can decrease the ground area if you raise the ceiling at the same time and things won’t feel cramped.
This is just what I’ve seen. You started with the Ad-van-tures. Now you are in a cold climate rainforest. On bare land that you own .
Your mother should be so proud of you.
You’re are surprisingly intelligent , never think less of yourself.
I have met and seen many people in my life. What you and your mother are doing 🤯.
Feed your mind while you can.
IMO go Yurt yourself !!
Much love my friend and beautiful video like deep . I loved it
i grew up in puna on the big island hawaii...every day it rains a lot. when i moved i really missed the rain.. rain is great
Morning. Have an idea, about building an inexpensive house look at Jake and nichole on you tube in Alaska how they built a pre fab kit cabin, very durable for weather comes in different sizes and easy to put together.
Curious: Have you considered using shipping containers? When insolated and correctly finished on the outside, they can be structured to suit any floor plan. Just a thought.
Awesome ideal
Would be really cool. I’m just not sure how we would be able to get them up there. We will most likely have to hike a lot of materials in 😅
@@roseburke3962 wait what? Sight unseen means you don’t go to the property to check it out first. Of course we looked at pictures of it and topo maps and google maps lol
@@AdventureTimeLoui Yes, a lot of materials would have to be brought in. While you are doing your research, perhaps you could do a cursory cost comparison for having the container(s) fabricated in or near a larger city. The fabrication would cover container cuts (windows, walls, etc.), insulation, exterior prep, wiring, plumping-however much you would want to be done. The cost of delivery and putting the "lego-like" pieces together on-site may be expensive, I admit. Still, looking into it means you've covered that option. One other advantage of using shipping containers is the ease of making add-ons. I bring this up because I've been following the shipping container homes for at least 3 years. Some designs are "too busy" while others are absolutely exquisite. Like you, I plan to travel vanlife (for about a year) but will settle back into my beloved northeast and build a shipping container home.
I also want to say how much I admire you and your mother for following your dreams and the way you face adversities in the midst of the good times. I wish you both well, and thanks so much for documenting your adventure.
Shipping Containers look great to me, but a house/cabin like the one you and Bex are wintering or whatever design touches you. The studying looks 👌great. Loui, Bex, William and Lady 👒hats off to you all.
Nice sketches! It looks like you’ve got the house plans going. My sister is an architect and she uses a program called ‘Sketch Up’. It makes sure all your measurements add up and outlays your ideas with a clear plan based on terrain etc. The books you have will undoubtedly have the standard codes for a solid home. Can’t wait to see that process happen for you and your mom!
It’s already a great sign that y’all want to actually winter there and hang out with people local there. Y’all are gonna go so far (and already have done so)! Best of luck
Thank you!!
I swear…. If people are out here criticizing you or making fun of you when you’re just trying to live your best life……. It makes me want to hunt them down & show them who’s boss. (Aka YOU… you da boss).
Coming from someone who’s actually just a bit older than you… I look up to you! You are so inspirational! I’ve loved your content lately and look forward to everything in the future for you and your momma (love her channel too of course). 🌈 🐻🦋🦀
Also, I’m a Seattle girl. I’m a lover of the rain too. ☔️
I love rainy weather. I lived in Seattle for ten years & loved that cloudy blanket that would hang over the sky. It almost allows you to enjoy introverted pleasures more. Getting out in it is key- & it makes everything sooo green. And when the sun does shine it is so appreciated. Love your videos.
Quite frankly, living in Southern CA, I am jealous of the rain!! we are in such a long time drought here
I hope it rains there a bunch this fall/winter 🤞
Same same up in the Bay Area too. I WISH IT WOULD RAIN 😭
I think it’s great that you draw your ideas. Your ideas/plans may change when it’s time to actually get a engineer/architect for your build. I’ve ALWAYS loved providing contractors pictures/drawings (for visual purposes) for my projects. It’s SO much easier than “describing” your idea. Have you looked for “tree houses” locally to be able to talk to the owner with regards to materials? Also, I haven’t seen recent videos from your mom. Please give her lots of love and hugs from her subscribers.
Hand made pasta, from scratch?! You rock!!
I admire your skill set and your determination. Lovely that you are doing all of this with your Mother.
You are so talented. The plans are awesome. Make your plans and ask for advice. Don’t let naysayers discourage you. Go with your gut. You got this, just watching your videos you will do everting the correct way.have confidence in your decisions.
I grew up in Ketchikan & Kodiak, moved away at 13 and I cannot tell you how much I miss the rain. I love love love rainy, overcast days. My body may have left southeast AK, but my heart never did. I hope to move back one day, I recently learned how lucrative working in the seafood processing plants can be during salmon season, I knew there was money to be made, but I had no idea just how much. I recently heard a couple who worked the 2023 season in Naknek, they netted $10k each for 4wks of work. 16hr days 7 days a week, but hell, it's worth it. Money is the only reason I haven't moved back to AK yet, but I got my eye on the factories now!
Hi.iam from new york and moved to Alaska 6 years ago.i fell in love with it.hope you guys love it also.god bless
I love your story and your energy! Thanks for sharing your journey its super interesting and its so awesome to have a different perspective on moving to alaska/homesteading! Sidenote totally agree Liziqi is amazing 💫
Yeah, I spent a couple months living in British Columbia so Weather-wise, ur basically in B.C. 😅👍🏽 so yeah, lots of rain. I’d say winter is more rain than snow. Also the winters were Pretty mild so you’ll be fine! Looking forward to ur videos especially when you start building! ✌🏽 So glad you found a spot to settle down. I bet lady and William will enjoy having a permanent Home-base as well. 😊
Some houses are precut and all you have to do is have it shipped on your property and put it together.
Loui I am a longtime fan and am an interior designer. You should build the infinity shower on your land. It recycles the water that you shower with and instantly reheats it. So you only use 8 ltrs of water forever!!!!!
What do you think of setting up a yurt? Even just temporarily..
Gunna do some version of this hopefully for next year!
The landscape is amazingly beautiful, an d you really capture it well! Thank you for taking us along.
Is it accurate to say … that the cabin you’re currently living in was built by the owners? If so, pick his or her brain in this regard. Start there … learn what they did, and what they would have done differently. 😌
Yeah they did build it! Out of some prefab plans!
@@AdventureTimeLoui I lived in southeast Alaska for 12 years, the rain got to depressing I can't even watch any videos about it...
Do you girl! Life is an adventure no matter what it throws at you. Prepare but enjoy!
You can do it Lou , but maybe just have a building contractor or architect to consult with , because you don't want to run into structural issues down the road...for sure remove all the dead trees around the area you are putting your house. It would be awesome if you could have them milled and use the wood from them.
Take a 50/50 approach. Get help with the things you don’t feel comfort with and that will pass required codes. You are smart, so you will make the right decision for yourself.
Someone suggested containers for that site...with you using trees for support I think the containers would be a fantastic idea for that site....would probably be a whole lot cheaper...like they say...just a thought...
Also, if you are not subscribe to Isabel and/or Hannah Duggan … these ladies are GREAT individuals to subscribe to, they have BOTH built something, such as van interior or a tiny house from the ground up. It would be amazing to reach out to them, pick their brains regarding building and collaborate in the future. Just a thought.❤️😌
Your plans will change as supplies are available. Looks amazing!!
You’re house drawings are so cute! Can’t wait to see them come to life regardless of which route you choose to go with building. Just building a treehouse in the forest is badass and inspiring (even if you don’t do it all yourself) 👏🏻💪🏻💚
Thank you for educating the ignorant! Lol I believe your viewers are only concerned about your well being and the weather! I don’t think people are trying to scare you! We just didn’t know, what you have studying! You seem irritated by people, just trying to support you’re channel! If I had a channel, I’d be grateful for others concern! Gratitude will help you through everything! I love your channel and I’m grateful for your divine presence!
Yup. I am grateful. Just trying to give people the low down ✌️
@@AdventureTimeLoui , your doing a great job showing it !
Good for you! Life is just a series of adventures and how you choose them defines who you are at that time. Change is constant and what you do tomorrow is just another adventure. Savor every moment and you will never have any regrets no matter where this leads you. Best of luck in your current endeavors.
Wild mushrooms have lots of good vitamins d. They come out when it’s needed the most.
My husband built the home depot in Juneau 2006-07 and we got record breaking 161 inches of snow that winter. Be forewarned....I
lived through it. It is not like Fairbanks, but it was cold and it was hairy! You do get more daylight hours in Juneau, but seasonal effective disorder affects everyone.You are right get outside ever day. Best of luck, it is a great adventure and worth it.
nice! I hope it snows that much that’d be so cool!
one step at a time/like you making the pasta-i did not know how it was made/what seasoning do you put in the sauce-cause i want some of that good eating/you could start with a galvanize storage building/the builder could build it on your property an add on later/thanks much /the galvanize metal will not rust-long lasting-thanks much
Yup! I use a sun lamp in the winter and take the vitamins. Dyring these covid times, I have a winter zoom fitness/dance class i attend from my home. All doable! You girls will do just fine!
oooo zoom exercise sounds like a good idea!
Louie, You are going to have a wonderful time in the cold and rain. I Love,love, LOVE the rain. Its on fire down here and we need some rain. Let me know if you need some blankets! ;)
Even if you were in mainland AK maybe you don’t care if it gets that cold. I have many many friends who live around Anchorage and absolutely love it. Any where you live will have its downsides. That’s a part of living. The rain and clouds are my favorite part of the PNW
I wanted to say about your house, that just because you need some guidance or work done by professionals doesn’t discount your ability to build your own house. But if you really want to do it all you are a more than capable human 💙
This editing is hilarious 😂. I also love the rain and taking walks there seems so enjoyable. Great content 😊
You can do it! Maybe get help from a professional for the foundation and then you can do the rest. Just to make sure it’s structurally safe. You got this girl!
Glad you set us straight. I think folks just showing care and concern for you, mom and doggies. Glad you got this though.
I love what you and your Mom are doing - living a full life and choosing what works for you! You are on it with deciding how you want the layout of your house! Keep being true to yourself, never apologize for that!❤️🦋❇️🌟
things will all work out take one day one thing at a time you are amazing keep going
Go with your ideas. It has gotten you this far. follow your dreams!!
Holy. Crap. I just looked up laziki I’m so happy you mentioned her!! A new fav!!
Kinda on the Tropical side, huh! I'm happy for you guys 🤗🌺💦🌲🏞️
So nice to see how well you both get along. Precious.
With volcanoes, tsunamis, sinking wetlands and yes it will get very cold and snow a lot (more than you may realize).. have you looked into container homes?
You can look on line and find plans that are really close to your liking and tweak small things to your liking. Going that way when you buy those plans they come complete with plumbing , electric and framing layouts 👍🏼
You are incredible! Loved watching you make the adorable pasta nest! You are working so hard on your designs and it’s very inspiring! You are an incredibly confident and capable person. We are all learning all the time so don’t even worry about what others have to say. Keep doing you and trusting yourself!
Great video..keep us updated .Keep your vehicles waxed. It prevents rust. I lived in keflavik Iceland 2 yrs..melatonin & black out curtains...& Exercise help with sleep issues. You'll be just fine. Hugs from Northern Cali 🤗.p.s is that Mills college shirt.
You guys are amazing. My hubs and I just finished our cargo trailer conversion and you folks give me courage to move further into the wild.
You guys are amazing! Be so proud of yourselves. Even if you can’t use your exact plans for the house it’s still going to be your own. Just with all the safety features you need. Love your channel and your moms. Thank you for this content ❤️🌼💫
I love the rain 🌧️
This video made me cry happy tears. You two are my new favorite TH-cam show, and I particularly loved this video. Your relationship with one another is so beautiful! Your mom giving you encouragement, and then you giving yourself/us some! And the fact you’re dreaming up ways to spread the power you share through grant programs etc…gah. Thank you for sharing your energy, courage, curiosity and creativity. I know you are going to end up with the tree homes of your dreams, and it’s really fun watching the process.
🥰 thank you for following along! I am SO excited to share this process with you all!
Love that you both are doing so much reading and in good with people close by. Can't wait to see the dream of the Tree houses come together. Also your cinematography of the food is epic! And who what beautiful views of your area. So excited for you guys. 🙏 blessings and peace.
Don’t stop designing your dream treehouse. Keep it up. You can get help from any Lowe’s or Home Depot about what boards and everything you ll need. I’m a DIY Er that am planning on a retirement cabin and am Trying to design mine also. It’s so rewarding! Iwould love Alaska and want to go there next summer on vacation.
I think both of you are AWESOME 🤩💗
And you should checkout, Girl in the Woods❣️. Brook is Outstanding, she and her husband Dave is Great too❣️
Dave builds a lot of cabins & houses. Brook is building an A Frame house in Michigan, they also have a house in Alaska, I think in Fairbanks. But I’m sure Brook would be one to get advice from, you’ll love her🥰💗👍🏾
We have the same schooling history, and I’ve been wanting to move to Alaska.
So interesting =)
Thanks for your awesome videos!❤
I love the RAIN!!!
Sounds like the prefect place too me as I love snow and rain. But it does sound like its wet snow !?
24:10 same here. I go ultra light.
Ah! Love the mushrooms! Back in my great grandparents day you could order your house from the sears catalog, wouldn't that be fun?
I’m a big believer in researching and putting pen to paper to get clear about what you’re manifesting. You can get clear on what you want and no one could sell you any lies.
No judgement from me! I love the plans so far. It cool that you are showing plans as they evolve.
You might consider making either a salt box or shed style roof slope. The shed roof, in particular, is a simple design and would make for a good slope for not building up a lot of snow. Good luck!
I love the rain!!!👠🚌👠
I think it amazing you want to be part of every area of buildings your home . I think with building your home you do what work for you. It's so beautiful. I have to tell you i been looking for your videos so excited to hear more about Alaska. Sounds so nice taking time to cook good food. God bless you and your beautiful momma and those adorable dogs. Stay enjoying. ❤😍❤
Good luck with your new house!💪🏾I’m going to get my 13 year old to watch you make noodles on this video.🍝 ☺️
No one knows a lot about something they have never done before or trained in. Do your design, plan what you want, then hire someone to finalize them in the structural areas. They will still be your plan/design. I think you and your mom are doing amazing things! We are all living your adventure vicariously through you, 🤗 thanks for the fun!
Mushrooms are amazing!
Great start Loui. Even if you end up going to an engineer or architect you will know and can show them exactly what you want. Your drawings are very readable.
Wow you are so so brave, to go at this and never to have done it before you are just so inspiring to so many young women out here,girl your home is gonna be awesome i can't wait to see it all come together, thank you for sharing your journey with all of us ❤️👍😊
If you shirt said mills college my sister graduated from there. We used to live a few miles from there.
I would love that noodle recipe so I can make my own noodles and I think you guys are doing a good job I can't wait
I loooove liziqi. Where is Sir William? We miss him!!! I'm glad you guys are enjoying Alaska
I’m inspired. Thank you!
Regardless of all of the advice that mean you’re trying to give you in the comments what we have seen, when you were proven to us, is that when you put your mind to it you were able to execute it very well. We will be looking back at the house you build with your own mind and your own two hands and we will be in awe once again.
I love Southeast Alaska, but it does rain. My daughter was born in SE at 2 1/2 years old we were driving on a rare sunny day and the sun hit her eyes....she started screaming and yelling make it go away!! It hurts me! What is it?
I looked at my husband and said OMG......our kid doesn't know what the sun is!!
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I Laughed out loud so hard to this hahahahaha
alska is a a diverse state and outdorsey im def gonna look into it
Ladies, I wish you health and safety throughout the winter. And I will be looking forward to many videos, no matter how short. You never know how your situation this season could affect others. May help us work things out in our lives. And away you go!🤪
I adore your videos. You and your mom are just great 🙂
Thank you so much!
Have you guys thought about a Yurt? Easy, Affordable and Durable build for the climate you guys are in! I have plans to head north towards Anchorage and looking at alternative living myself! Such inspo guys!
Nothing like liquid sunshine when you are prepared.
“I can believe you did it” 🥰 moms jus know our kids potential
It would be fun if you could meet up with Timmy from Truckhouselife. Another Alaska Vlogger.
it’s so fun following your adventures! I fantasize about building my own cabins out on the land. Ps. Look up axonometric drawings to introduce scale!
Question: how and why did your mom choose the van life as well? Was she married and worked a regular job etc? What does she do now to make money? I love you and your moms relationship and you both are so gorgeous and positive ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I just wanna say... you ladies are awesome and inspirational. 👏👏👏
If you 100% design it yourself you will gain knowledge that is invaluable when and if you hire a professional builder - you’ll know if they are doing it right, for one thing. You’ll be more confident about future repairs and maintenance. So I’d suggest proceeding as if you are designing it 100% whether you do or not.
Oh, and you can panel the interior walls with wood or dry wall. So no cross cross slates if you don’t like them. This is a p.s. to comment below. 😉
Yes I take 2,000 units of vitamin D3 a day per doctor advice. Vitamin D3 is good for you if you don't get out and get a lot of sun. I tell you it's good for your mental well being. Live in Maryland and get a lot of snow ❄ during December, January and February. Yes it rains here too but I find peace in the rain. It's a great time to cozy up under my throw blanket on my sofa and put on a movie from my projector or just be quiet and let God speak to me. This is my peace and I love it!!
I had family living in Alaska years ago & my weather here in Michigan was colder than hers most of the time. I believe Anchorage or Juneau is in a valley...Makes a big different. Then there is lake effect...Michigan has a lot of different areas where north /south might get slammed on but we would get 1" / 2".. .New York is like that too. Just skip over negative remarks when the people don't really know or maybe they are just trying to help you.
The weather in SE AK is really something. I can’t say too much about the Wrangell area, but I think the primary winds are from SE, and the difference between S and W winds to N or E winds is huge. And locating your house means a lot. Getting a S exposure is huge. This past winter some houses near mine that I go by regularly has a hill that shades them big time. They had snow and ice out front for a month longer than me.
you proofed your badassness over the years, do not worry!
Yes to vitamin D supplements! As a fellow melanated person, it is important that we are getting enough supplements because our wonderful melanin hinders the production of vitamin D compared to a less melanated individual.
As always, it has been a pleasure to take a peak into your life. Stay safe and blessed! 💖
Yeah vitamin D is EVERYTHING!
That pasta l👀ked sooooo yummy!!
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i can't stress enough how inspirational you are. i bought some property earlier this year as well. everything i need to do is so overwhelming... i wish i had your "guts". lol.
Great Homemade Pasta 🍝 and I really like your plans ❤️
Check out the Foxfire book series and earthships for building a house.
you got this!