Building a homestead changed my life

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  • @FrugalOffGrid
    @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Thanks for tuning in! I'm really grateful you watched my new video. It would be epic if you shared it with someone who is interested in this lifestyle. Either way, I'm happy you're following along! 💪 🤠 HAHA, I just noticed, it looked like I snubbed Annie for breakfast 😅 I swear I fed her good today.

    • @bobhutchison5075
      @bobhutchison5075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm thinking Annie wouldn't let that go by and not make some noise about it :)

    • @Snyc2030
      @Snyc2030 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fascinating to watch the day in the life of you. Very cool.

  • @RemotePaws
    @RemotePaws 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love this lifestyle! I've been saving up to be able to live like this one day soon. My close family tell me that I'm going too fast, like im reaching end game too soon, and disappearing. I feel like i'd rather work for myself and the people around me in the long run, not for somebody else, and doing what id love to do. I had doubts when they first said that, but ultimately right now I know this is the way for me. I can do anything and do the same things people can do that aren't off grid, I just have to put my mind to it and be able to be proud of it

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If you're entrepreneurial and enjoy the lifestyle, and willing to rough it at first. I don't see why you won't succeed.

    • @Blindhomesteader
      @Blindhomesteader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s not easy, but nothing worth doing ever is. I’m blind and we have been out here a year now off grid in AZ. No regrets!

    • @sarahmoorman6936
      @sarahmoorman6936 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Blindhomesteader Bless you!

  • @derekace7471
    @derekace7471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, I hope you win the deer tag and the 25k. You are f'n awesome!

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That amps me up! It could happen.

  • @stellaunger8568
    @stellaunger8568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m thoroughly enjoying your videos. I’m 77 and living rurally- gravity fed water from a creek , wood heat - I love it. Looking to start my garden beds for next spring. I see things you’re doing I can recreate for my half acre home. Thanks. ❤😊

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      An appropriate name for a young 77. I'm pleased to hear my videos are inspiring.

  • @loner6n239
    @loner6n239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inside your van reminds me the "camping setup" in my Fiat Doblò (Ram Promaster City cargo van)... Nice! The freedom to camp wherever you want (even stealth in urban area) is priceless!

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roadmasters are great! I love the shape of my van. I look forward to a simple build out.

  • @xalonetv6399
    @xalonetv6399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always find myself talking about your channel to people and sending then the links. You're growing super fast

  • @ladonnawoodley5279
    @ladonnawoodley5279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did find value in this video. You gave me an idea of what to do with all of the card board I was about to haul off to the dump!

  • @matthewplambek7174
    @matthewplambek7174 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just saw your full size mirror, you are doing amazing! You deserve everything you have from your childhood to now because you’ve earned it.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, I'm grateful for what I have

    • @matthewplambek7174
      @matthewplambek7174 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FrugalOffGrid that’s what life is about❤️

  • @kyfms6061
    @kyfms6061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the improvised wheel/axle barbell! Now that's repurposing.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why spend 100s on weights if you don't have to

  • @feathersky860
    @feathersky860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice Day THANKS FOR BRINGIN’ ME ALONG 🦅

  • @sheepmonkey
    @sheepmonkey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you win the contest! I love off grid living! You're blessed to have such a great piece of property.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Suzanne, that would be amazing.

  • @Blindhomesteader
    @Blindhomesteader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👊liking the sounds hope you win!

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for giving it a listen.

  • @jimoray3
    @jimoray3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Touché to you as you have more guts than most. Starting from zero and building something good each day. You have defied all obstacles. Great job and keep it going.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love that! I have a tattoo of a ganesh on my neck. It stands for overcoming obstacles. Thanks a lot of taking the time to leave a thoughtful comment.

  • @RemotePaws
    @RemotePaws 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your camera angles are awesome in this

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm happy you like them! I think I'll make some more like this.

  • @oOAjjOo
    @oOAjjOo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ahhhhh, you busted out the heavybag! As a pugilist i love to see it. When i move to AZ ill be sure to do some pads with you. What a great and relaxing video. love it.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching! I haven't done pads in 20 years

  • @foryoutube4846
    @foryoutube4846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing to be embarrassed about. Stuff happens and ur building ur home one day at a time. U r doing it, congrats.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.

  • @jcoo1083
    @jcoo1083 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good opportunity to do a van remodel video? a full video? then you can clip it as well. idk ? I liked this video a lot. I agree you should try to do one of these once a month or so. GOOD JOB ! I was smiling watching you dig thru your garden eating your carrots. 😁

  • @noluckchuck1368
    @noluckchuck1368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I like the way you shot it. Felt like I was walking up to ask what else you needed done.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha, sounds like a good one then. I'll have to do some more like this.

  • @brendajessup9722
    @brendajessup9722 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found you here on TH-cam… Enjoyed watching your videos… Until the next One 😉💞

  • @yessme1
    @yessme1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel.enjoy watching your progress.hope you win

  • @bobhutchison5075
    @bobhutchison5075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a lot of work you do. Great to see what's involved in your homestead and buiz upkeep. Your sleep cave van is fer sleepin :) Looks like it works.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It works great. I'm very comfortable. Just want to make it sharp in there. I like to live clean and organized. Plus it will make good content. Thanks Bob

  • @deaconmma3048
    @deaconmma3048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BA - props frugal bro - wish you continued success & happy holidays bro!

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Deacon! I'm happy You're following along.

    • @deaconmma3048
      @deaconmma3048 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FrugalOffGrid my wife & I really enjoy your show - we just started learning how to propagate fruit trees and have a few cuttings that rooted (figs) and have been getting into gardening over this past summer- we'll send some fig cuttings and lemon seedlings in the spring - as we know this time of the year in N AZ is very very cold ....but again man keep up the great work & God bless- later bro ))

  • @JeremyLJordan
    @JeremyLJordan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was such a great video! Like a good 'behind the scenes' type of video... you should definitely drop one of these type of videos once every so often. Let's go #FrugalOffGrid

  • @moniquebradberry4370
    @moniquebradberry4370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Thanksgiving week.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy Thanksgiving! I keep forgetting how close it is.

  • @MJ-ge6jz
    @MJ-ge6jz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Daily chores which demand attention. I am also forced to live off-grid shortly. It is the only logical solution as the future approaches. It's not an easy life but it solves a problem. I'm in the process of getting my ducks in a row. Should be on my property early next year, and the monumental task of subsistence living begins!

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Focus on the best parts! Maybe building a homestead will change your life for the better.

  • @NomadicNights90
    @NomadicNights90 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you just bench press a wheel axle?! 😂 Awesome dude, love these vids. I'm getting my property in March of next year out in the Arizona desert somewhere. Almost there! Thx for the inspiration dude!

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why not? The price of plates is ridiculous. Thanks for watching

  • @missannthrope365
    @missannthrope365 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that the axle from your trailer that you bench pressed? 😂

  • @billv6557
    @billv6557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Full pull ups 💪 👌

  • @neilroberts7589
    @neilroberts7589 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it

  • @CarlosRedlichRocks
    @CarlosRedlichRocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you ever consider building this kinda stuff as a service for other people in the area? Things like your pond, a cabin, etc?

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No, I worked for people all my life, it's not worth it. I have worked hard to work for myself.

    • @tboregard6010
      @tboregard6010 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can relate to your words, I have spent most of my life doing for others. Had to retire to get free of it, now I try and do things for me.

  • @sixgunmiller6198
    @sixgunmiller6198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Arizona dust can't beat it. If it were gold dust we would all be billionaires. A day in the life. Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh yea! Thanks giving! I better butcher a pig.

  • @rce2553
    @rce2553 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👊. I went to big game hero but the vote has closed already. Good luck though, hope you win!

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks, it opens again at 10 am

    • @rce2553
      @rce2553 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FrugalOffGrid I will try again in a bit. It’s 7:30 am here.
      Have a great day!

  • @robbiewillford4601
    @robbiewillford4601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤜, here you go!

  • @sherileboeuf8699
    @sherileboeuf8699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am new to your channel so this might be too soon. But I was wondering if you grow enough food to can your food.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had about 50 jars of eggs but burned through them. Otherwise this fall I harvested mostly spaghetti squash. I just completed a root cellar a while back so I plan to fill it next fall. And hopefully sooner.

  • @bobhutchison5075
    @bobhutchison5075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The link goes to a page saying the Wildcard Phase is over and there's no place to vote. Not sure if it's the right page for this next vote. I wanna vote for ya.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's correct, voting starts back up tomorrow at 10am

    • @bobhutchison5075
      @bobhutchison5075 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FrugalOffGrid Goin in!

  • @supratruck857
    @supratruck857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm hooked just audio is a little low

  • @infringenoo294
    @infringenoo294 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am assuming that you are making a beet tonic(?) to increase endurance while working and working out. care to talk about it or maybe make part of a video on it?

  • @dwaynegresham4857
    @dwaynegresham4857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where are you located?

  • @trutube7417
    @trutube7417 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it legal or illegal to sleep in that shed? Why do you sleep in a van? I'd have some kind of heat in that shed pronto

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in my van because it's allowed. I'm saving to build a small home that I can permit which will be allowed. Living in a shed is not allowed.

    • @trutube7417
      @trutube7417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FrugalOffGrid go underground they won't even know you're there

    • @trutube7417
      @trutube7417 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to build a solar earthship very small

  • @pgiono88
    @pgiono88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why the other dog dont follow you? You got him tied up ?

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I rotate the dogs so they don't fight. The males attack each other if I don't keep a constant eye on them.

  • @watchdog-h9b
    @watchdog-h9b 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What part of arizona should I buy land to live like this? Preferably somewhere without building codes and great scenery. I'm tired of the never ending rat race.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cochise is the only county I know of that you can opt out of building code. But it's hotter down there. Anywhere in Northern AZ is similar climate to me. There are great places all over the U.S to homestead.

  • @mspurrple2184
    @mspurrple2184 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽😁

  • @tbiggers1948
    @tbiggers1948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👊

  • @thorn9862
    @thorn9862 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Take a penny leave a penny........eat a carrot, plant a carrot.

  • @rongarrett1366
    @rongarrett1366 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👊👊👊👊👊

  • @drew4490
    @drew4490 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👊🏻

  • @BadWordsAreMyLoveLanguage
    @BadWordsAreMyLoveLanguage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a fan of videos without dialogue.

    • @FrugalOffGrid
      @FrugalOffGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for taking the time to comment