Josh, getting sappy over your family is a manly thing. Your Dad is probably looking down on what you are doing with a tear in his eye too. Love your videos and family life.
So awesome to see this Josh! I am excited to see this project. Very cool that you can do this for your Family. You didn’t show us where you are putting in the CV-500!
Josh something to think about. Mount your solar panels on stand alone poles instead of the roof, looks like you have plenty of land to do so. That way you can align the panels to solar south and maximize their production. Also if you ever have to have work done on the roof of the house you don't have to pull the panels off first. I did this at the recommendation of my solar installer and I'm really happy I did. It will add to the install cost but I think it is worth it.
40 acres is quite the find these days. Congratulations on the new family homestead. Plant some hickory trees and other trees that take a long time to mature and live for a hundred years or more for future generations. I planted over 200 trees and my house was only on 1 acre. I planted 30 hickory seedlings knowing that I wouldn't be able to enjoy them but planted them so future generations could enjoy the fruits of my labor.
This is going to be a very cool place! I'd love to have the inside workspace for projects. There was a house built with energy efficiency in mind in Maine (I think it was a Yahoo article) that has a very small heating and electric demand. The construction was similar to what your doing plus I'm sure they added additional insulation. Congratulations on the build. I can't wait to see the progress. Now to get JR to get his dream built going! Take care! -Jon
Might want to check your gate size in comparison with your trusses. I had 10/12 trusses that would not make it through my gate sideways or standing so we had to disassemble gate topper. Looking back, I would have put the gate top on a huge hinge to swing out if the way.
You’re in Kansas so definitely a storm shelter/tornado shelter and those are easier to put in while laying down the concrete flooring so just a thought. Derek from vice grip garage added one to his place and I think it was something like 6k.
Nice mountain lion! I saw what you did there. If you are northeast of town I think I heard that same one. So glad you are getting started on this. BTW, I'm the "weirdo" that saw you and the Misses at Menards and told you that I couldn't wait to see your build. Keep up the good work.
😂 naked man on a horse, to flex 😂 Makes total sense how you felt kind of closeness to your father, working on his cars and finishing them. Would be great to get a run down of what you kept, what you sold and where they've gone to if you get a minute.
Congratulations on your purchase. I'm sure it's a challenge, but will be so worth it. Consider looking at some small residential vertical wind turbines, during winter and at night they can be providing power for you.
You've been missed Josh - glad you are coming out the other side 🙂
A garage with a house attached is my dream. I'll be watching your progress like a hawk and hope to learn a thing or two.
Great to see you back! I WILL keep in touch !! N.E.OH Bob
Great to see your videos again. Keep posting.
Awesome plans! Looking forward to the house ground breaking!
Good to see you again!
Josh, getting sappy over your family is a manly thing. Your Dad is probably looking down on what you are doing with a tear in his eye too. Love your videos and family life.
Congratulations on the upgrades. Looking forward to seeing the completed product and everything in between
always look forward to you Josh and the posts
That's some rich looking soil. Fruit trees and other vegetation would probably love to live in that soil.
Can't wait to see the house going up. Maybe then we'll get a peek at the Pikachu slippers. :)
Nice to see you coming out of a tough year in such good shape!!! Good juju
Great Stuff, Exciting Times - You'll make it Great. Well Deserved
Awesome project, congratulations!
Congratulations Josh.
Sorry to hear about your dad Josh. The place is going to be sick. Good luck brother
Congrats on breaking ground… taking over your dads projects is an awesome way to honor your dad. We’ll done.
So awesome to see this Josh! I am excited to see this project. Very cool that you can do this for your Family.
You didn’t show us where you are putting in the CV-500!
Your going to have a great compound when you get done.
Good stuff Josh! Can't wait to see more. Glad you mentioned the safe room...because no basement with a slab. Hope you never need to use it.
Josh something to think about. Mount your solar panels on stand alone poles instead of the roof, looks like you have plenty of land to do so. That way you can align the panels to solar south and maximize their production. Also if you ever have to have work done on the roof of the house you don't have to pull the panels off first. I did this at the recommendation of my solar installer and I'm really happy I did. It will add to the install cost but I think it is worth it.
That would also make them easier to clean and maintain, there are a whole bunch of advantages to having them off the house.
@@ralphlongo1975 especially in the winter here to get the snow off of them.
40 acres is quite the find these days. Congratulations on the new family homestead. Plant some hickory trees and other trees that take a long time to mature and live for a hundred years or more for future generations. I planted over 200 trees and my house was only on 1 acre. I planted 30 hickory seedlings knowing that I wouldn't be able to enjoy them but planted them so future generations could enjoy the fruits of my labor.
Love me some construction videos. Can't wait for the house and shop build videos.
cool!
Your Bronco 2 will make a perfect Ranch vehicule :)
That looks awesome.
I think it’s a sil plate. Happy for you and your family, it’s gonna be a great house and shop.
I believe you're correct except I believe it is spelled sill but I could be wrong.
Thanks for sharing with us Josh! It’s cool to see people build their dreams.
Sounds awesome! Congratulations on getting this project started.
Awesome update! Looking forward to more build content.
This is going to be a very cool place! I'd love to have the inside workspace for projects. There was a house built with energy efficiency in mind in Maine (I think it was a Yahoo article) that has a very small heating and electric demand. The construction was similar to what your doing plus I'm sure they added additional insulation.
Congratulations on the build. I can't wait to see the progress. Now to get JR to get his dream built going!
Take care!
-Jon
Might want to check your gate size in comparison with your trusses.
I had 10/12 trusses that would not make it through my gate sideways or standing so we had to disassemble gate topper. Looking back, I would have put the gate top on a huge hinge to swing out if the way.
cool
Congratulations
Maybe an underground bunker? Don't tell us though.
Congrats. Can't wait to see the progress
You’re in Kansas so definitely a storm shelter/tornado shelter and those are easier to put in while laying down the concrete flooring so just a thought. Derek from vice grip garage added one to his place and I think it was something like 6k.
I think that's what he meant by a 'safe room'. since he's building on a slab...
Congratulations man! This is going to be epic, very well deserved. The pond is the icing on the cake 😊
Excited for you and your family!
Have you looked into passive solar? I believe the direction of the house is a big part of that concept.
Nice mountain lion! I saw what you did there. If you are northeast of town I think I heard that same one. So glad you are getting started on this. BTW, I'm the "weirdo" that saw you and the Misses at Menards and told you that I couldn't wait to see your build. Keep up the good work.
"Building The Actual Fractured Rooster Garage-Part 1"
Enjoy this process! I loved seeing my house built, and I have an idea of how you must feel about your home building adventure!
Congratulations on all your progress!
This will be fun - look forward to watching it all come together. Congrats!
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Are you in Tornado Alley? Is that what the safe room is for?
Josh, even though your in the alternative service, I still think of you as a Raichu than a Pikachu kind of guy. Lol, USN (ret)
Congrats Josh on the new house/ shop.. What were some of the cars that you had to finish up to sell?
'56 Beechcraft Bananza G35, Thorp experimental airplane, '79 Jeep CJ-5, '88 Checkmate Starflite boat, '98 Harley Road King, a few snow blowers and mowers.
Pond didn't seem that big until the Prius was in the bottom.
Very nice! Does the seller have any more land for JR?
😂 naked man on a horse, to flex 😂
Makes total sense how you felt kind of closeness to your father, working on his cars and finishing them. Would be great to get a run down of what you kept, what you sold and where they've gone to if you get a minute.
That guy running the yellow skid steer Sucks! 😂
What if you sold some acres to JR? He builds his own house and shop, and you both have tons of content.
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Hit me up when it's time for those bonfires!
Sounds like you are moving faster on building this place than JR is moving on buying something.
Have you retired from your previous career yet? That looks amazing by the way. Don’t let JR hog up your lifts in the shop.
Make sure the foam in the walls is non-combustible. Any short in the wiring will give you a nasty in-wall fire.
Breakers?
Knowing how technical you are I am sure you are onto it, but your big Solar would be useless without batteries.
Congratulations man you deserve it, been along time since I seen a hard working man like you! Soldier on Soldier!! 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🇺🇸😎✌️
Some real 'heavy equipment' is what you need. Like a D8 and a
Cat Ho.
Congratulations on your purchase. I'm sure it's a challenge, but will be so worth it. Consider looking at some small residential vertical wind turbines, during winter and at night they can be providing power for you.