Followed you here from the Exploring Alternatives channel. You have a beautiful home. I hope I get notified when you've built your garden with your for trees and abundant harvest.
It's really awesome how the amount of windows through the insulated wall is minimized. Whether you did plan for it, or it was included in the kit, it's great in winter, where heat is desperate to run outside; or in summer, where cool air is as desperate as well. All in all, wonderful idea, planning, execution... I'm impressed at your superb job. Hope all the best for you guys, and thanks for showing this to us all!
Thanks so much! As for the windows, the kit comes with two included in the cost and then we bought one more for extra light. But you're right - we've been inside the same model yurt with more windows and it did heat up even more in summer. Also, the windows can be covered from the outside (we sometimes shutter one of ours on hot days) and if you get the insulation package there are inserts you can put over the windows when controlling temperature is more important to you than letting in light.
Not sure how I ended up here but I wanted to say I really enjoyed your video and I can appreciate the amount of effort it would of taken to produce this wonderful video. Hats off to both of you for living your life and challenging yourself everyday. Peace from BC Canada :)
Wow! Wow! Wow! So amazing to see how far you both have come in just 2 years time. You're property is a little slice of heaven❤ Another great video love seeing The buntings and indigos❤❤❤
Omg Dr. Devito?! 😨 I took honors biology 2 with you at UTA back in 2018!! I just watched your RV off grid living video because I’m getting ready to do the exact same in my RV! How cool to find your channel and see this beautiful life you created for yourself 🥲 I remember your class being one of my favorites and the first real time I thought about nature in a whole new perspective. I was premed but then a huge shift happened in me/my life and I decided to live a slow free life in nature so I just got back from boondocking in NM with my son and am hoping to find some land down here in TX. I wish you guys the best and look forward to following along on your adventures! 🥲🫶🏼
Wow, that's awesome, thanks so much for saying hi! There is an email address on our channel "about" page (where it says "for business inquiries"). Feel free to drop a line and send a picture of your family, rig, and where you park it. 😊
I have a place in Albany, Orleans county, and always wondered if a yurt would be able to last the winters. We have a log home and still hear gunshots, chainsaws and what not. Nice video and property.
@@OvertheRiverandThroughtheWoods did you experience any flooding where you are yesterday? I know it hit in the Northeast Kingdom area but luckily not around us.
Is mold a problem in the yurt? Would like one in the midwest US, but have seen where folks online have had to move after mildew invaded their yurt. Thank you for sharing.
We do have a healthy respect for the bears, so we try to learn as much as we can about them and do what we can to avoid conflict. Usually black bears are only dangerous in two situations: 1) when you accidentally sneak up on a mom with cubs, and 2) when a bear gets accustomed to being around humans and loses its fear. There are certain ways you are supposed to behave around bears in the rare case of an encounter, which is good to know but maybe hard to keep your head in the actual situation!
you all have really accomplished a lot in a short span of time, curious though, do you work? own land? rent? how do you survive, all the projects are awesome but costly....non of my business but i am curious......................................................................................................
Hi Lauren, we haven't broken down all the costs in a video but yes, it took a lot of saving to get to the point where we could do this. We do have a video about that th-cam.com/video/wynlZGu6z38/w-d-xo.html&lc=Ugw9nlapQZV9OSqYfLR4AaABAg (I have worked seasonal and part-time jobs on and off since we've been in Vermont, and we both plan to find employment again in the future).
We're a very long way from that possibility, so we'll have to see what shapes up, including finding reliable sources of income. I don't think we would want it to stand empty, and we might think about short or long term rental. Long term would likely require some modifications, like a second door or "real" window for egress.
Hi Laurence, it's hard to measure how much we've collected because we have never come close to using it up. We tried to build the system large enough to get through three months of not being able to collect water during the winter (or during a drought). It turns out we have been able to collect water in the winter (because we can leave the gutters up, and because the snow keeps melting regularly). So we're not at all worried about running out. What we do measure lately is how much we use, which is about 1,000 gallons per month now that we are in the yurt and taking more frequent and longer showers, along with using the dishwasher and doing laundry. The only way we would ever really test the limits of the system is if we ended up needing a lot for irrigating a garden, and even that looks like it would work out ok.
Everything is beautifully done! Amazing and I really appreciate your organizational skills!
Followed you here from the Exploring Alternatives channel. You have a beautiful home. I hope I get notified when you've built your garden with your for trees and abundant harvest.
Thank you Alice! Fingers crossed for planting some trees in the early spring.
I hope you'll get some paw fruit trees as they're very medicinal.
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It's really awesome how the amount of windows through the insulated wall is minimized. Whether you did plan for it, or it was included in the kit, it's great in winter, where heat is desperate to run outside; or in summer, where cool air is as desperate as well. All in all, wonderful idea, planning, execution... I'm impressed at your superb job. Hope all the best for you guys, and thanks for showing this to us all!
Thanks so much! As for the windows, the kit comes with two included in the cost and then we bought one more for extra light. But you're right - we've been inside the same model yurt with more windows and it did heat up even more in summer. Also, the windows can be covered from the outside (we sometimes shutter one of ours on hot days) and if you get the insulation package there are inserts you can put over the windows when controlling temperature is more important to you than letting in light.
It’s amazing how far you have come in two short years. Thanks for sharing your progress.
Thanks for coming along for the ride :)
Where you live is beautiful. Thank you for sharing, it's nice to meet and connect with you 🙏🙏🙏❤
Thank you for joining us!
Beautiful
Im a new subscriber. I really enjoyed the content to see your acreage. Ill be enjoying this channel. Thanks. Im from Central Oklahoma.
Thanks Janet! Nice to "meet" you :)
Congratulations on completing the yurt and moving in. Looking fantastic!
Vermont is a beautiful place to live ✨️ ❤️ 😊
We completely agree!
Your place is beautiful. I love the nature and wildlife there. Y’all have done an amazing job with everything. Love y’all, Aunt Tressa
Awwww thank you!
Wonderful thank you so much for sharing 👏🏽👏🏽 really enjoyed your videos 😊
Thank you so much!
Not sure how I ended up here but I wanted to say I really enjoyed your video and I can appreciate the amount of effort it would of taken to produce this wonderful video. Hats off to both of you for living your life and challenging yourself everyday. Peace from BC Canada :)
So glad you "ended up" here! Thank you very much. 😊
Love this. 💗
Wow! Wow! Wow! So amazing to see how far you both have come in just 2 years time. You're property is a little slice of heaven❤ Another great video love seeing The buntings and indigos❤❤❤
Thanks so much. We think so too :)
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for coming along!
Very impressive and informative recycling ideas. Thank you for sharing.😊
Thanks for watching and commenting :)
yahoo! you did it! ive loved watching all the progress and your videos of the world you have shared. thank you.
Thanks for coming along :)
That’s a great yurt. I can’t wait to build Donna hers
Great to meet you! Thanks for commenting. We look forward to checking out your channel to see what you've been up to.
Omg Dr. Devito?! 😨 I took honors biology 2 with you at UTA back in 2018!! I just watched your RV off grid living video because I’m getting ready to do the exact same in my RV! How cool to find your channel and see this beautiful life you created for yourself 🥲 I remember your class being one of my favorites and the first real time I thought about nature in a whole new perspective. I was premed but then a huge shift happened in me/my life and I decided to live a slow free life in nature so I just got back from boondocking in NM with my son and am hoping to find some land down here in TX. I wish you guys the best and look forward to following along on your adventures! 🥲🫶🏼
Wow, that's awesome, thanks so much for saying hi! There is an email address on our channel "about" page (where it says "for business inquiries"). Feel free to drop a line and send a picture of your family, rig, and where you park it. 😊
P.S. Just saw that you have some videos up on TH-cam! Totally planning to check them out this evening.
Great video! I wish you lived closer. I would hire Charles to put in a Generac backup system at my house. LOL
Right! :)
My first Vermont winter was -25 -30 for the ENTIRE month of December.
Yikes!
Very impressive...
Thank you!
I have a place in Albany, Orleans county, and always wondered if a yurt would be able to last the winters. We have a log home and still hear gunshots, chainsaws and what not. Nice video and property.
Hi neighbor! We haven't been that far north yet. Looking forward to exploring more of the state. Stay tuned to see how it goes this winter :)
@@OvertheRiverandThroughtheWoods did you experience any flooding where you are yesterday? I know it hit in the Northeast Kingdom area but luckily not around us.
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Woops! I wasn't paying attention and put my comment as a reply to someone elses comment. Silly me 😁.
Is mold a problem in the yurt? Would like one in the midwest US, but have seen where folks online have had to move after mildew invaded their yurt. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Megan, we plan to heat with wood instead of propane to keep the moisture down. This winter will be the real test.
Just watching your video I would be frightened of the bears. How do you cope with them. I am from the UK London
We do have a healthy respect for the bears, so we try to learn as much as we can about them and do what we can to avoid conflict. Usually black bears are only dangerous in two situations: 1) when you accidentally sneak up on a mom with cubs, and 2) when a bear gets accustomed to being around humans and loses its fear. There are certain ways you are supposed to behave around bears in the rare case of an encounter, which is good to know but maybe hard to keep your head in the actual situation!
you all have really accomplished a lot in a short span of time, curious though, do you work? own land? rent? how do you survive, all the projects are awesome but costly....non of my business but i am curious......................................................................................................
Hi Lauren, we haven't broken down all the costs in a video but yes, it took a lot of saving to get to the point where we could do this. We do have a video about that th-cam.com/video/wynlZGu6z38/w-d-xo.html&lc=Ugw9nlapQZV9OSqYfLR4AaABAg (I have worked seasonal and part-time jobs on and off since we've been in Vermont, and we both plan to find employment again in the future).
That's the first time I've heard that the yurt isn't planned to be your permanent home. Will it become the guest house if you build something else?
We're a very long way from that possibility, so we'll have to see what shapes up, including finding reliable sources of income. I don't think we would want it to stand empty, and we might think about short or long term rental. Long term would likely require some modifications, like a second door or "real" window for egress.
How much water have you collected over the last 2 years? Do you feel that it will cover your needs?
Hi Laurence, it's hard to measure how much we've collected because we have never come close to using it up. We tried to build the system large enough to get through three months of not being able to collect water during the winter (or during a drought). It turns out we have been able to collect water in the winter (because we can leave the gutters up, and because the snow keeps melting regularly). So we're not at all worried about running out. What we do measure lately is how much we use, which is about 1,000 gallons per month now that we are in the yurt and taking more frequent and longer showers, along with using the dishwasher and doing laundry. The only way we would ever really test the limits of the system is if we ended up needing a lot for irrigating a garden, and even that looks like it would work out ok.
What type of home is that
It’s a 30 foot Pacific Yurt. We have a couple of episodes about putting up the structure (Oct 2022).
You guys can build me a small log cabin on your ten acres an I could pay you rent. Then you can take care of me. Lol