Part 3 - secret off grid shipping container house - live milling lumber
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Date: 2025-06-18
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HotrodRon74
Real good audio and video Jake. im in Wv, Just a country boy, at 74. i live off grid here since 2016. i got growing Beef Stake Tomatos, and big Boys. im growing in big pots this year, and there doing great, course we had so much rain this year, really way above Normal. my wife died 2 years ago, its just me now here on 2 Acres. plus my black cat. i been watching you and Nicolle for some time now, your just like family to me. i dont like trailers so i built me a small house on a 20x12 trailer frame. i have Solar and city water for washing, i drink only spring water, no electric, but its on the road i live. Jake i was married 3 times two. so i know what your saying when it comes to women, your wife i think is a knockout man, plus she helps you, and knows how to cook. your very lucky man, take it from me, i know how to cook, but a women that knows how to cook good, is a keeper. that why i always tell these young guys, live with a girl at least two years before you marry any. then you will know what your getting into. well i said to much. i always watch, and you be very careful with those wild animals.
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Real good audio and video Jake. im in Wv, Just a country boy, at 74. i live off grid here since 2016. i got growing Beef Stake Tomatos, and big Boys. im growing in big pots this year, and there doing great, course we had so much rain this year, really way above Normal. my wife died 2 years ago, its just me now here on 2 Acres. plus my black cat. i been watching you and Nicolle for some time now, your just like family to me. i dont like trailers so i built me a small house on a 20x12 trailer frame. i have Solar and city water for washing, i drink only spring water, no electric, but its on the road i live. Jake i was married 3 times two. so i know what your saying when it comes to women, your wife i think is a knockout man, plus she helps you, and knows how to cook. your very lucky man, take it from me, i know how to cook, but a women that knows how to cook good, is a keeper. that why i always tell these young guys, live with a girl at least two years before you marry any. then you will know what your getting into. well i said to much. i always watch, and you be very careful with those wild animals.
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teresalockwood2718
Don’t ever underestimate yourself! When you opened that greenhouse door I wanted to burst out crying! You are a machine! The last time I saw the greenhouse the beds weren’t even full. The workbench area is just crazy! I’ve been watching since the beginning, just enjoying it all. I really need to donate, I’m getting so much out of this. All in due time. You have a beautiful family and you are a wonderful head of the family! I’ll comment again soon. I’m from Michigan/ California. 6 months in Cali, 6 months in Michigan. You can guess which months are which. I’m a 70 year old female who feels like a 20 year old. Jake don’t ever worry about being an older grandpa, it’s what you make of it. Love you guys!
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Don’t ever underestimate yourself! When you opened that greenhouse door I wanted to burst out crying! You are a machine! The last time I saw the greenhouse the beds weren’t even full. The workbench area is just crazy! I’ve been watching since the beginning, just enjoying it all. I really need to donate, I’m getting so much out of this. All in due time. You have a beautiful family and you are a wonderful head of the family! I’ll comment again soon. I’m from Michigan/ California. 6 months in Cali, 6 months in Michigan. You can guess which months are which. I’m a 70 year old female who feels like a 20 year old. Jake don’t ever worry about being an older grandpa, it’s what you make of it. Love you guys!
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kenchapman4067
Hey Jake, I started watching you when you started putting the yurt in but I didn't check to see how old the video was. I did follow you religiously from that point though all the way down to the islands and back again Various boats you've had and fishing trips and stuff like that and I really enjoy it I'm 72 this coming friday And I love getting my Vicarious living through you guys, well, some of it at least. I'm a 18 yr Marine Vet (Viet Nam. I love making things with my hands, like braided whips, assembling flintlock rifle kits, throwing axes and knives (not well, just for fun, I love doing things outside. what my electric wheelchair allows me, anyway, LOL.
Well keep up the great vids. Ken
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Hey Jake, I started watching you when you started putting the yurt in but I didn't check to see how old the video was. I did follow you religiously from that point though all the way down to the islands and back again Various boats you've had and fishing trips and stuff like that and I really enjoy it I'm 72 this coming friday And I love getting my Vicarious living through you guys, well, some of it at least. I'm a 18 yr Marine Vet (Viet Nam. I love making things with my hands, like braided whips, assembling flintlock rifle kits, throwing axes and knives (not well, just for fun, I love doing things outside. what my electric wheelchair allows me, anyway, LOL.
Well keep up the great vids. Ken
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sawmant
You would benefit big time by going to one of the Norwood videos by other millers on mill set up and log handlling. I'm 78 and can easily turn a log that size with a loading strap wrapped around the log and the other end attached to the fork on my tractor to provide the lift. You sure don't need to take the log off the mill. Also get a 4' long cant hook that you might be able to turn that size log with. Proper mill set up will make your life a lot simpeler. Taking the log off the mill is the hardest possible way to handle it. I've been miiling on Norwood mills for over 20 years and have never had to take a log off the mill to turn it even turning a 30 diameter log 12' long.
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You would benefit big time by going to one of the Norwood videos by other millers on mill set up and log handlling. I'm 78 and can easily turn a log that size with a loading strap wrapped around the log and the other end attached to the fork on my tractor to provide the lift. You sure don't need to take the log off the mill. Also get a 4' long cant hook that you might be able to turn that size log with. Proper mill set up will make your life a lot simpeler. Taking the log off the mill is the hardest possible way to handle it. I've been miiling on Norwood mills for over 20 years and have never had to take a log off the mill to turn it even turning a 30 diameter log 12' long.
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yasminali9777
Hello from the Caribbean. I am a constant viewer of your videos, from when you guys traveled around the world and then went to buy your first yurt, now you guys are building your shipping container home and trying to take care of your three children. I think doing all of that is pretty amazing. Keep up the good work and keep posting your videos, I truly love the Off Grid life you guys are living. Where I am we are not totally off grid but some of what you all do, we do also, except solar power, it's very expensive to get that here. Anyway be bless
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Hello from the Caribbean. I am a constant viewer of your videos, from when you guys traveled around the world and then went to buy your first yurt, now you guys are building your shipping container home and trying to take care of your three children. I think doing all of that is pretty amazing. Keep up the good work and keep posting your videos, I truly love the Off Grid life you guys are living. Where I am we are not totally off grid but some of what you all do, we do also, except solar power, it's very expensive to get that here. Anyway be bless
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sandycollins3613
There's a few things about Jake that clash with me, but I watch their videos because there's so much, to learn from them, to admire and to respect him for. I love how good they are to each other and their gorgeous children. The quality time Jake spends with Fox, how he goes out of his way to help Nicole with the twins and still manages to build beautiful, safe buildings for himself and his family. Well done Jake and Nicole. You guys always blow me away with the arduous work you put in, while still taking time to enjoy life.
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There's a few things about Jake that clash with me, but I watch their videos because there's so much, to learn from them, to admire and to respect him for. I love how good they are to each other and their gorgeous children. The quality time Jake spends with Fox, how he goes out of his way to help Nicole with the twins and still manages to build beautiful, safe buildings for himself and his family. Well done Jake and Nicole. You guys always blow me away with the arduous work you put in, while still taking time to enjoy life.
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Freedom4eva13
62 yr old female in Australia, living OG on half an acre, wishing I'd bought more land.
I have an apple tree, 2 mulberry 2 pear, dwarf mandarin and a lemon tree. Also growing okwinowa purple sweet potato, beetroot and silverbeet. I'm a Carer and work 2days a week doing 24 hr shifts. 4 hens that don't lay eggs anymore so I need to find some more, but trying to find some that aren't jibbyjabbed can be difficult.
I love watching yr videos and what yr building. Yr kids are growing up beautifully
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62 yr old female in Australia, living OG on half an acre, wishing I'd bought more land.
I have an apple tree, 2 mulberry 2 pear, dwarf mandarin and a lemon tree. Also growing okwinowa purple sweet potato, beetroot and silverbeet. I'm a Carer and work 2days a week doing 24 hr shifts. 4 hens that don't lay eggs anymore so I need to find some more, but trying to find some that aren't jibbyjabbed can be difficult.
I love watching yr videos and what yr building. Yr kids are growing up beautifully
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donnadittmar8234
Late getting on the phone watching on TV. Am. 71 lady live in Seattle South King near Redondo Beach. Have an outdoor back garden in container bins. Harvested thyme yesterday. Planted 3 kinds of potatoes, lavender wild flower seeds ground cover 4 Douglas fir trees worked in 5th actually the trees were God's idea. Watched you since day one. You guys are amazing and I love you. I had 3 kids under 4 so I can relate darlins. you guys inspire daily. Love what you've done
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Late getting on the phone watching on TV. Am. 71 lady live in Seattle South King near Redondo Beach. Have an outdoor back garden in container bins. Harvested thyme yesterday. Planted 3 kinds of potatoes, lavender wild flower seeds ground cover 4 Douglas fir trees worked in 5th actually the trees were God's idea. Watched you since day one. You guys are amazing and I love you. I had 3 kids under 4 so I can relate darlins. you guys inspire daily. Love what you've done
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shalometyson9862
When i first came to AZ I was told I could only grow garden spring and fall. Yet I grew my garden all year round. When I searched for someone who shared the same ideas. I was like, yes, when I found you. I saw that many of my thoughts and ideas came to life in your garden. Now I just watch you and Nicole building your family. amazing. I got injured, and everything came to a halt. I keep it simple and do what I can. So I celebrate you in your endeavors. Blessings
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When i first came to AZ I was told I could only grow garden spring and fall. Yet I grew my garden all year round. When I searched for someone who shared the same ideas. I was like, yes, when I found you. I saw that many of my thoughts and ideas came to life in your garden. Now I just watch you and Nicole building your family. amazing. I got injured, and everything came to a halt. I keep it simple and do what I can. So I celebrate you in your endeavors. Blessings
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ajamckinney1805
Jake have you considered a wood kiln to escalate the wood drying process Perhaps a wood shed that dries the wood and then you can store it properly for use later. Love everything you are doing, appreciate the videos and how-to instructions. Please be use safety steps cause it will all to to hell if something happens to you. Wishing continued success and lessons learned-there are no mistakes! Aunt Judy
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Jake have you considered a wood kiln to escalate the wood drying process Perhaps a wood shed that dries the wood and then you can store it properly for use later. Love everything you are doing, appreciate the videos and how-to instructions. Please be use safety steps cause it will all to to hell if something happens to you. Wishing continued success and lessons learned-there are no mistakes! Aunt Judy
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sandrasherritt9708
I’m an 86 year old grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 5. I just had cancer surgery 4 weeks ago, and am told by pathology that no further cancer cells were found in lymph nodes or in surgical margins or surrounding organs. Thanks Lord. I have been following Jake and Nicole for several years and enjoy the videos, them and the littles! Also the pets! Thanks Jake for sharing your story!
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I’m an 86 year old grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 5. I just had cancer surgery 4 weeks ago, and am told by pathology that no further cancer cells were found in lymph nodes or in surgical margins or surrounding organs. Thanks Lord. I have been following Jake and Nicole for several years and enjoy the videos, them and the littles! Also the pets! Thanks Jake for sharing your story!
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TheDartingDuke
I've been watching since the building of the yurt. Love watching your family grow and learn. Enjoy your travels as well. I live outside London Ontario. I enjoy building myself with sugar shack, hunting blinds, tree stands. Working outdoors for yourself is rewarding. Im male 62 years young. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to watching more container updates!
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I've been watching since the building of the yurt. Love watching your family grow and learn. Enjoy your travels as well. I live outside London Ontario. I enjoy building myself with sugar shack, hunting blinds, tree stands. Working outdoors for yourself is rewarding. Im male 62 years young. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to watching more container updates!
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bronwynlloyd4582
Great job as always! Check out Building a Dream if you like. She is a single woman building her 3 shipping container home in Western Australian bush on her own. Milling HARD Australian Jarrah, building gardens, dams etc. totally off grid. Totally different environment & different in many ways, however the passion is quite measurable if not displayed differently.
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Great job as always! Check out Building a Dream if you like. She is a single woman building her 3 shipping container home in Western Australian bush on her own. Milling HARD Australian Jarrah, building gardens, dams etc. totally off grid. Totally different environment & different in many ways, however the passion is quite measurable if not displayed differently.
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venturingout4235
Hi. I am 67 young woman living in Nevada. I have the biggest garden yet this year. It has been hard on me but it has also been good for me. I like to share my produce with friends. Not everything grows but I am trying things this year that I haven't tried before & so far they are growing. I have watched you & Nicole for a long time. I wish you both the best.
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Hi. I am 67 young woman living in Nevada. I have the biggest garden yet this year. It has been hard on me but it has also been good for me. I like to share my produce with friends. Not everything grows but I am trying things this year that I haven't tried before & so far they are growing. I have watched you & Nicole for a long time. I wish you both the best.
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Urban_homesteader
Hey Jake, don’t engage with trolls. Not too much growing in my food forest but beans, pumpkin, watermelon, banana, papayas, still have collard greens, other than that we’re in the upper 90’s and extremely humid so it’s time to work on my Art. The house is coming nicely. I keep missing the feed, what time do you go life for the East coast (FL)
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Hey Jake, don’t engage with trolls. Not too much growing in my food forest but beans, pumpkin, watermelon, banana, papayas, still have collard greens, other than that we’re in the upper 90’s and extremely humid so it’s time to work on my Art. The house is coming nicely. I keep missing the feed, what time do you go life for the East coast (FL)
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danhuffman4455
Dan Huffman 65yo in Asheville North Carolina. I've been watching you since you were in Arizona. Really enjoy your videos. Really enjoy Nicole. I was born and raised in the woods hunting and fishing. Building all types of things out of wood, stone, steel among others. Keep up the good life. We need more children. We did what we could do.
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Dan Huffman 65yo in Asheville North Carolina. I've been watching you since you were in Arizona. Really enjoy your videos. Really enjoy Nicole. I was born and raised in the woods hunting and fishing. Building all types of things out of wood, stone, steel among others. Keep up the good life. We need more children. We did what we could do.
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jake_nicolle
60 yrs old on Thurs. Live in a city in Southern Ontario. Been watching you guys since the building of the yurt. My yard isn't super large but this year I am trying tomatoes and peppers in containers. If successful I may try more container gardening next summer. I am more into crafty hobbies. Pottery, sewing, crocheting.
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60 yrs old on Thurs. Live in a city in Southern Ontario. Been watching you guys since the building of the yurt. My yard isn't super large but this year I am trying tomatoes and peppers in containers. If successful I may try more container gardening next summer. I am more into crafty hobbies. Pottery, sewing, crocheting.
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KathLowe-qr9nb
Hi Jake my name is Kath I’m 77 and have been watching since you got to your land and you and Nichole were living in your van. I have really enjoyed watching your lives as I’m disabled so can’t do much, if I had my license over I would do the same you are an inspiration. Love to Nichole and the children xxx
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Hi Jake my name is Kath I’m 77 and have been watching since you got to your land and you and Nichole were living in your van. I have really enjoyed watching your lives as I’m disabled so can’t do much, if I had my license over I would do the same you are an inspiration. Love to Nichole and the children xxx
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jake_nicolle
I love watching you transforming your property into such a productive sustaining environment. Love your peaceful way life living with nature. Inspiring. Not to mention what hard workers you are. I am a 76 year old woman living in the country near Hamilton.
Watch every one of your videos.
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I love watching you transforming your property into such a productive sustaining environment. Love your peaceful way life living with nature. Inspiring. Not to mention what hard workers you are. I am a 76 year old woman living in the country near Hamilton.
Watch every one of your videos.
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Urban_homesteader
Hey Jake, don’t engage with trolls. Not too much growing in my food forest but beans, pumpkin, watermelon, banana, papayas, still have collard greens, other than that we’re in the upper 90’s and extremely humid so it’s time to work on my Art. The house is coming nicely.
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Hey Jake, don’t engage with trolls. Not too much growing in my food forest but beans, pumpkin, watermelon, banana, papayas, still have collard greens, other than that we’re in the upper 90’s and extremely humid so it’s time to work on my Art. The house is coming nicely.
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