Offgrid Homestead MISTAKES | Top 10 Things I Would Do DIFFERENTLY

@roblaliberte 21 days ago

No mistakes, only experience

@ellenados804 21 days ago

I once heard someone say, "make sure you get something done everyday" i took that to heart. I learned how to break down projects by how much time I had. Amazingly I made much progress, and enjoyed it so much more.

@LISAG-V 21 days ago

Every time I see you on YouTube and hear your voice, I think to myself, your voice is fantastic. Have you ever thought of using your voice for an income? Maybe a local radio station with your own show. Tips for young starters building a homestead. You have a treasure trove of sources in your parents. Voice can be great for commercials, too, and radio stations. I have a friend who has a weekly show on the radio. He also opens up for questions. Keep up the good work!

@debrasaints3809 21 days ago

Suggestion, make a shelter over your wood.

@Bestman59 21 days ago

I cannot believe the growth in your maturity since last year. So proud of you.

@donaldfinch1411 21 days ago

"Sharing Knowledge Gained By Experience" seems to be your family's trait!

@Vikingwerk 21 days ago

Another good tip is to look for a Habitat For Humanity Re-Store. They are essentially a thrift store for surplus construction materials. Doors, plumbing, electrical, flooring, cabinets, countertops, all sorts of things, either pulled out of houses under re-model, or miss-ordered for new construction, lots of good deals.

@bowslap 21 days ago

Hindsight is ALWAYS 20/20….EXPERIENCE is PRICELESS. WISDOM is gleaned from EXPERIENCE, be it yours or others…..and you’re certainly learning on a steep curve. BUT….you’re sticking with it where most young people your age would’ve gave up and ran out. Self-discipline is important as well….that, and the value of a good truck cannot be overstated. Looking forward to seeing you continue your journey…..

@RobertJLessard 21 days ago

Foam board isn't a good wall insulation so don't use that. If you don't liek fiberglass rockwool is better to work with but fiberglass is cheaper. Log cabin building is simple in concept but alot harder than stick building by far. Framing and finishing with pre dried wood is much easier.

@63Clocks 21 days ago

Well done Mick, I would add having non-perishible food items on hand in case you can't get to the store.

@BirdYoumans 21 days ago

Life 101. You've come a long way in a year. Just living certainly has it's lessons. As long as we learn from our mistakes, the time isn't wasted. Looks like your place is coming together and that is rewarding in and of itself. It's been fun "doing it with you"!

@JCtheMusicMan_ 21 days ago

Your commitment to starting your adult life by building your own homestead has been impressive and inspiring! ❤ As a 49 year old father of four with no home to speak of, I have gone through life feeling like I’m always behind the curve. You Sir have proven that you can do anything!

@tammygifford7831 21 days ago

All these negative comments are ridiculous, if these people would look back on there youth you didn’t know everything either, life is all about learning, your doing great, great advice

@tomsviewphotographyadventu2514 21 days ago

Firewood is priority job #1! Currently stacking my hardwood in the wood shed for not this upcoming winter but next. Stacking wood is my absolute LEAST favourite job living in the sticks (northern Ontario near Sault Ste. Marie). Great video Mic. But I cannot agree about the tongue & groove.. I'd rather do T&G all day long and twice on Sunday rather than work with drywall. Keep the videos coming! 🙂

@galaxybeard7606 21 days ago

"Don't think, just do - unless you think you shouldn't"

@jamesadowney 21 days ago

Dude. A Sunday video. And yes, I have noticed your improvement in consistency. I think there are probably advantages and disadvantages of logs vs sticks. I wouldn’t settle into “this is my building path” just yet. Do what feels right in the moment. Stay interested. Stick framing can get boring. And people are right. I’ve watched a lot of solo log cabin builds and they all take a ton of time. Maybe your first “tip” should be “don’t build alone.”

@moegardner1 21 days ago

I remember our first cabin was 18 x 20. Bigger than yours, but there were 5 of us. Now, we didn't live there full time, it was a holiday thing, but after a few weeks it got a bit crowded. That's why we got so used to running around the woods as kids, inside was for eating and sleeping only.