Building Plans & Moving Toilet Flange! | Earthbag Kitchen & Bathroom | Weekly Peek Ep131
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- We get our kitchen plans laid out and say "good-bye" to Ashley! The extentions are going to be a wonderful addition to the home and we're exited to see how they turn out! We hope you'll enjoy this video and we'll be back next week with more updates!
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Might be cool to have a pass-through window where food/drinks/etc could be passed to the outside. Or it opens to a bar type counter. So you could have a hybrid indoor/outdoor set-up.
Great idea!
The problem with these short videos is when I really get into watching them, they're over... :( Looking forward to the next update.
Hey guys I love your show. I am a plumber from San Diego and I wanted to say you might get some issues when flushing if you don’t put a vent within 6’ of the closet flange. If you don’t have proper venting you can have a gargling effect. Also setting the ring just at finish floor is what I always try to achieve because if it’s to high the toilet might rock... you can always get a thicker wax ring... just my thoughts! I’m really impressed at the family skills and optimism you all have all the time! Keep it up !!!
Travis Lee good advice, I hope they see it. I think that's also in the UPC.
Excellent advice. Vents are so often overlooked in DIY projects.
A good layout plan for your kitchen, but I would move the majority of your cabinets away to the lower right half of the kitchen half-circle. Having a bulky cabinet separating your two windows you have planned would bring less light in and make the space feel less open.
You could also try going for a quarter-circle island to leave extra space for a proper dining table on the left side; though I can't see for certain what space you're working in. But try to keep your windows grouped together to make the space feel bigger!
The editing on this one is outstanding...I loved the cut from the drone shot of the kitchen into the blueprint.
Not sure if you are trying to re-termincate cat5 or cat 6, or if you run your lan at 100mbs or 1000mbs, but soldering the twisted pairs back together again may give you a wire map connection, but is really leaving your self open to failures.
If you can, what you want to to do is get yourself a crimping tool, some rj45 plugs and female-female connector to do this repair, then seal it like you did. You will have issues with attunation at the joint that can also send signal echos back down the line in both directions. This means that sending an email may be fine (being tcp) but wathcing netflix may be rubbish (being udp). Two other things to consider is laying shielded external cat cable, and never having a cable run more than 90 meters in length. This might mean that you need to daisy chain from building to building with active switching gear inbetween. Let me know if you want to know more. When I used to crawl in ceilings and under buildings I was network installer in New Zealand.
I'm kinda an old guy but your family adds more life to my week than I don't know what... I always look forward to your vids
With all those windows it would be great to grow herbs and all your salad veggies right there in the kitchen. I make planning grow walls in my house and I am excited about having my food growing in my kitchen. Might be a good thing for you guys to look into, grow walls. For me in PA it allows me to grow in the winter and although opposite for you it would allow you to grow thing that can’t handle the heat. Besides giving food the plants clean the air and improve your indoor air quality.
I noticed you are using regular Cat5 cable outside - if/when your buried (or outdoor sun exposed) internet line ever starts giving you problems, you might consider re-running them with gel-filled Cat5. You can pick up a 200 foot roll/box for under $50 - the outside covering is tougher and won't break down under strong UV light, and the gel-fill keeps water from penetrating and wicking up the line. The only downside is getting the sticky stuff off your hands after working with the wires inside.
I love going back and watching these older videos. Really impressive how far you guys have come in your planning and executing. Super inspiring in regards to diy projects. ♥️
I’m so excited about Mom’s new kitchen!
My vote/suggestion is for a floor drain in the kitchen - if the elevation permits. Great start!
I have a box of 1000ft solid core cat5e, keystone jacks, and crimp ends if you guys would like to replace that line as long as you will cover the shipping I could send some to you. Just let me know how long of a run it is. I will even include some patch cables if you don't want to crimp the ends, or have the tool to crimp them.
I love being a member of MLHS family!!! Best place on earth!!!
I am glad you all have a new project so I can watch you build. Thanks for posting it.
I love watching your family every friday night!!! You guys are flippin wonderful!!!
For the counter tops have you looked at poured concrete? Have seen it done and WOW tint and stain like marble or granite and ceil, looks fantastic and very easy to get the curved flowing shapes you want.
Well thats what i was going to say concrete counter tops ! alllllll kinds of ways to fancy them up ?
I was going to say that also because of the shape. You can also put a layer of epoxy over the top so it's nonporous (easy to clean).
YUP !
Can make openings and free flowing form. Saw how could leave undercounter sink and openings for appliances and flush mount outlets.
I agree with poured concrete countertops both for organic shapes (you can make the mold out of melamine for the flat top and anything that is smooth for the sides ... the bent metal you guys used for the forms on Shae's front porch slab and stair landing come to mind .. There are plenty of instructional videos for how to mix the concrete and build the forms and they are easy enough to do. You would need to research additives for the color and different methods for the finish ... you would want to add fiberglass and reinforcing grid for strength ... the only drawback that I can think of is how heavy they are when you cast them in really large pieces such as you would need to do for the island. But you have the advantage of having plenty of strong backs around to turn it over and remove the forms ... I think you would do just fine. Cool thing about concrete is that 1. you can make it pretty much any color at all plus embed broken glass pieces of any color (or even broken mirror, shell, metal chunks, whatever) in the surface before grinding and polishing .. although I would make a few test casts first to make sure it's what you want ... 2. when sealed properly, it's quite hygienic and 3. you can grind out dings with a grinder and even patch it if it gets seriously damaged. I saw a video where the fabricator used slices of stainless steel and embedded them into the countertop, sloped it into the sink to make a built-in dish drainer .. or you could just make drain channels in a pattern ... see the image upper left here (among others): www.pinterest.com/pin/31243791144052361/ and a more simple one that would involve just cut lumber to create the channels in the mold www.pinterest.com/pin/559079741220282094/ and as I mentioned above .... you can also embed concrete countertops with pretty much anything you can find ... then once ground and polished, even old gears and sprockets look pretty cool www.pinterest.com/pin/301811612510217652
I agree with others who have mentioned concrete countertops. Another thought is to install some sort of planter systems in the earthbag walls in front of the big windows and under the skylisghts to grow fresh herbs maybe smaller veggies etc. Nothing like being able to cook with fresh herbs!
It's just my opinion but having the stove in the middle of the room on that island sounds amazing visually! I'd love to cook facing by beautiful family. And having my pots and skillets hanging from the middle of the room would be awesome too!
I don’t remember how I found your channel but I’m happy to say, you’ve got yourself a new subscriber
I just discovered this channel, and I'm a little obsessed with it now..
Ceiling Fan for the kitchen. Get a chair and put it where the commode is planned behind the door. Now have the big guy of the family sit down on it. Check clearances it looks tight.
I'm super excited on how this kitchen will turn out ! 😄 btw, bye Ashley! Visit next time. Great vid you guys! 👏👏👏
love watching your videos, wonderful family, love the help the doggies give you so sweet.
Good day to you guys !! 👍👍😁😁 Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences on earthbag building with us all today !! i love the new design for the kitchen layout with all the curves it will look awesome !! and with all the light coming in too, superb 😁😁👍👍
I’m exhausted just watching y’all work so hard! Keep up the great work! ❤️
Loved Dad driving the toilet flange!
I hate it that I have to wait until Friday for a new video. I'm addicted to your videos.
Thanks ! I really enjoy watching your build !
You guys rock!
Like idea of 2 kitchen sinks separated from each other, seems more practical. One for food prep like washing vegetables rinsing poultry and the other for dirty dishes, pots pans. Both with garbage disposals. Also would want a dishwasher that pulls out like a drawer. Did a house plan of circular house with kitchen close to center. Set in idea to do rammed earth with hand tools. The center would overlook a split level with atrium above and sunken area with windows and fireplace. Idea to put dining area under atrium with skylight in floor. On other side of kitchen have bed bath and indoor soaking pool with bathroom :) Want to incorporate earthship cooling ideas, so have to see about that airflow. Thanks for sharing practical experience already used toilet install tips for temporary apt stay. Keep it balanced on floor with chips of stuff. Used pennies. Lol never had that before.
Prefer feeding chickens and composting over garbage disposals but like the two sink areas idea.
I have gotten hooked on y'all's videos, I have been watching them everyday
So enjoy watching your videos and family!
It's so fun to see how far that your family has came to make building your own Homestead in what you want to have. Wonderful Job to all of you !
Concrete is great but it has to be sealed and can still absorb bacteria. Stainless steel is the easiest to clean and holds the least bacteria in all surfaces (that’s why it is used in restaurants and industrial kitchens). Love your work! Can’t wait to see the outcome. 🤗
There is a lot of work ahead but so much 2 enjoy when finished!!! I also recommend the concrete countertops !! They R nice when done properly but can B timely!! But cost effective when U consider they will last your life times and then some! I like 2 do something once and then go on 2 the next chore. If it is not broken, I do not fix it! I like 2 move on 2 other things and there is always something 2 move on 2!!! Y'all take care and have a good week!!!
I'm so sorry for laughing so when when the guys were dealing with that toilet flange. We went through the same thing you all did about a year ago, but we took a lot more trips to home desperate and blows. I had to laugh to keep from crying from the horrible memories. On a lighter note, you all seemed to solve your issues much faster than we did. I don't want to go through this again, but I know I will with a bathroom addition and another renovation. UGH. Pray for me and the My Little Homestead Family!!!
ugh that cable patch job was terribad guys :) You are leaving that line open to so much noise and interference on all 8 wires. Just grab a waterproof RJ45 CAT 5 Ethernet LAN Cable Coupler Connector 8Pin Female to Female, 2-RJ45 connectors, and a CAT5 crimping tool, dig it back up, crimp the wires to the connectors, plug them into the coupler, and they'll be dust and waterproof insulated lines. (sorta) You don't typically run CAT5 outside bare like that, without additional insulation because there's tons of electricity in the ground and air and trees ..everything is a conductor. If you have problems, even weird ones like no "A's" are showing up, it will be because of that line.
Probably easiest to just get an external wifi repeater/antenna. The patch job in that cable will very likely be slower than wifi.
Kitchen countertops by "Stone Coat" are really cool. Just looking at them I would think you could pour a kitchen countertop and then cover it the way they say make it look like marble.
I absolutely love the home you all have been building. Hello from Canada!
I built kitchen counter-tops using concrete which can be pre-coloured prior to the pour. This will allow you greater flexibility in setting up the curves that your design calls for.
The never ending story......Got to ove it.
Have you considered making your countertops out of concrete? Lumnah Acres has a couple videos on how they made their countertops
looking good... I know poured concrete has been suggested for the countertops, but what about plywood painted with marine resin over or even pennies/ decoupage on the counter... I did seashells & ocean things for my nephew's counter... Love the rounded kitchen! Much Love from the East coast - PA- xoxoxo
If you get skylights that open, they will create an updraft (small breeze) and draw heat out of the house in monsoon season. Really helps in the humidity.
As long as the skylights open that is!!!!
I'm only familiar with the ones that manually open (hand-crank). I'm aware that they have electronic and even ones that will close during rain. Not sure how reliable they are.
Concrete Is easy and solid plus you can make it any color, Easy to clean and don't burn.. Love everything You'all do.. I made a rocket stove so when my power goes out. being in Florida it happens.. I still can cook
did anybody mention doing a concrete kitchen counters? you can curve it easy with your wall, you can stain it any color. They put put them in some high-end houses.
Your father must be like a engineer, the knowledge he possess is very cool.
nice camera work down in the trenches, im so glad your mom is getting such a nice kitchen soon, well, for all of you. your folks are such hard working, great parents, this audience member really enjoys seeing something built for them
Big fan of all you guys. Longtime listener, first time caller. Just thought I would point out something regarding the cut internet cable. In order to maintain the integrity of the data flow, you really should not untwist the pairs in Ethernet cables more than 1/2 an inch. You need to keep the twists all the way up to the point of terminations (your splice connectors). This will ensure proper data flow and help with speeds.
The toilet needs a vent within 6’ of toilet flange per UPC , will make it flush better giving it the air it needs. a little help from a plumber
Please, please, dig that network cable back up and replace it correctly. I get trying to save a buck, but you're one lightning strike away from losing every computer connected to that cabling. They make outdoor cat5/6 that is rated for direct burial that includes shielding so that it can be properly grounded. it's more expensive, but will improve your service and protect your equipment.
Your timing is great. I'm working on plumbing next in my earthbag house. Want to come help?
Very beautiful kitchen and it's going to be a big one.Your family looks to loves to work to gather very beautiful family
I really love you guy's sooo much....When I found your channel I was just so excited....I've been with you guy's for some time now....I feel bad that I'm not donating .....It's hard for me to do something like that...I guess I will just keep sending the good vibes your way.....
Just be sure to watch at least 30 seconds of each TH-cam ad/commercial.
Nathan, good vibes, love and support by watching and liking every video also supports them!!! Every like gets them a tiny bit of money, thanks to youtube selfishness not as much as before!!! And good vibes and love are always supportive in a spiritual, familial type of support which is way more important then love!!!!
Gizbert is looking EXTRA handsome these days. How about a full circular island that can also serve as a sit in table?
Sky lights, you said it as i envisioned them.
Nice to see your plans, hopefully you can find another great deal on cabinets as you did with the musart studio. (Kitchen cabinets can be very pricey). I think most kitchens tend to be the family gathering spot so try to include enough space for plenty of seating as well as room to cook. If possible a door to the outside could incorporate a grill area and a pizza oven close to the new kitchen. I like the skylight idea, you could also surround them with led lighting for night time. Have fun, and take your time.
Love watching your projects and the family bonding you have through it all. I hope we can do the same thing when our kids get a little older :)
I love the post and the plan to leave them exposed, but they should have been heavily sealed before being sunk into the ground, maybe thick tar (roofing tar) or heavy spar urethane to avoid water rot or termites... I know there the termites are a bigger issue there than water...
Family...amen.
You guys have an outdoor oasis yet? You know, a rinse or cool down shower, maybe a sink to wash up, small bar top for setting up snacks to fuel that hustling bunch.
They do have an outdoor shower already, but agree a little outdoor open cabana type deal for keeping snacks and drinks handly would be neat.
you can use old garden hose. or water pipe. almost anything to as a conduit for wires. protecting them can be easier than you may think. and you can put string inside. so you can run more wire. without having to burry the wire. just pull it through with the string. for a future need. great video..
I LOVE BULLET!!! HE’S THE DOG!!!... There I’ve said it...
Can you guys do a tour of the insides of all the buildings including the main house and all the kids rooms?
Something that would be useful in the kitchen..install a double oven setup in a wall cabinet
Love it might build me an earth home in NY
You go family.
I like the new music! It needed a change-up. (Besides the song ya'll sang and produced, I really like that one)
Will the other half of the kitchen addition be a dining area? Looking great so far!
Oh ya
I dont know if you built your island yet but i have seen some with a sitting area built in to the oposite side on pintrest that is very cool.
Try cement counter tops
What a bout a patio on the outside of your kitchen
Love how this is comming out so far, maybe add a glass door to walk out directly from kitchen to the outside on really nice days in the middle? Btw Bree, I've love you for a while, your cute and fun, but have too add... Seeing you at the end with your hair down, 200% more cute :p hope you have a good week ppl ^_^
poured concrete counter tops might be a good option for you guys
Thanks for sharing! ATB from Wisconsin. : )
I love you guys! You're such a quirky cute family. I wish mine were like yours. I definitely enjoyed watching though.
I thought you would put the oven/ stove top in a island with a over head vent going straight up fix it to were your looking in to the rest of the house while cooking dinner with the sink behind you against the wall with a widow over it. Just a idea it’s you home to what you will. Good luck.
Seems impossible to locate Earth Bags. Homeland thought that I was crazy. May be true but I already started to dig through the permafrost.
Stone coat countertops
Have you seen this product
Heat resistant too
Not sure the cost
Golly Gee, Gary. It's a good thing you raised the toilet flange. It's ALMOST like someone suggested that to you.
snicker snicker.
Wow, you guys work quick.😲😁 A couple of questions though, do you cover your bags between build shifts, or are you confident that you can build quick enough before bag degredation happens? Also, my wife is wondering how many dogs you have, 😁. Keep up the great work.
5 dogs and only when rain is expected. The bags are UV protected for 6 months
Hi Things are looking good. But when is shae going to give us a look at the inside of her room? I would like to see how everything fit and looks love you guys and God Bless, Catt.🐈 Texas,
Soon...
Maybe a hard wood countertop or epoxy resin counter ?
Love the vids 😁
May i suggest Concrete Counter tops for the Kitchen...many HOW TO videos on you tube...might make great content for your videos...thumbs up!
Don't skimp on the electric outlets in the kitchen its better to go OTT!
Every time I see the posts from the outside, the right most post looks bowed out considerably (like 4-5 inches). Maybe its an optical illusion and its only a inch or two? but I would be concerned that it will cause the wall to be over balanced outward at that point.
It’s also called “sun poisoning”. It can make you physically sick. You should announce a day to come volunteer on your projects. Blessings..
omg no that cat5 fix at the end will not work just run a proper conduit for it
I often wonder while watching your videos why the “rooms” for the kids don’t have bathrooms. They rooms are almost big enough to be starter homes for newlyweds. Maybe the kids can stay theree. I have 10 children and would love it if they could all live that close to me once they are married.
Can you maybe let us know if the music you play in the background is yours or just canned please? Thanks. Love the progress.
Little of both
Would it be a more versatile space if the island was on casters?
Yes Y the pic is me.
Place would be good for a bed and breakfast once your kids leave
Except that the bedrooms don't have bathrooms, which paying guest might expect/want.
Bryson reminds me of David Tennant.
Is that a piece of number 10 Romex just buried in the ground?
Very cool videos by the way. Hope the wire is dead if it is #10 Romex. Should not be in ground.
More pug and no thumbs down yet, coincidence? I think not lol. Y'all should buy some scotch locks for the low voltage splices. And use a small piece of pvc at the splice slide it over the splice and caulk the ends.
So mortar/portland cement and stucco applications are similar?
Jeff Conize thank you I was unaware I'm trying to learn so I can build a offgrid home
For the big bay windows, you could have Shae make some cute curtains for them! Something that matches the color scheme and aesthetic of the kitchen ^_^
I was thinking where is the door at to get in and out? Also I hate to ask and I haven't watched every pod cast yet, but where is your dog Monday? I haven't seen it in sometime.
FYI: BLANK runs downhill.....LOL!