Our Alternative Building Adventure . . .
Shae's Earthbag Bedroom In Process (Step-by-Step)
The Family Builds Earthbag Building with Underground Studio (Full Version)
The Family Builds Earthbag Building with Underground Studio (Step-by-Step)
The Family Builds a Dragon Rocket Stove (Full Version)
The Family Builds a Dragon Rocket Stove (Step-By-Step)
Building of Bry's Earthbag Bedroom (Full Version)
Building of Bry's Earthbag Room (Step-by-Step)
Garen's Earthbag Bedroom (Exterior)
Garen's Earthbag Bedroom with Underground Rocket Stove (Interior)
Walk Thru Our First Earth Bag Construction Project!
Bree's Earthbag Bedroom
Rocket Stove Mass Heater
Homemade Self Watering Container
Homemade Egg Incubator
Simple Homemade Go-Cart
Homemade Soil Cement
Simple Solar Food Dryer
DIY Outdoor Shower
Homemade GOAT Kart
Our Education Adventure . . .
When we began our homeschooling adventure, we wanted a creative learning environment for our children. My husband is artistic and musically inclined. Although he is bright, and a successful Instructional Designer today, as a kid, his learning style conflicted with the educational system. We knew some of our children would be creatively bent, and creative kids seem to have the most difficulty in a traditional school system. ...Read More
Toothpaste
Calcium Supplements
Chocolate Milk
Mint Extract
Sprouted Refried Beans
Homemade Yogurt
Fennel Lotion
Homemade Cereal
Chocolate Ice Cream
Orange Smoothies
Holiday Chutney
Flat Bread/Pita
Rendering Lard
MONTHLY PEEK EP402
How Not to Feed Chickens to Wildlife
Our Five Layer Protection Strategy
This video, episode 402 we setup & explain our multilayered strategy to protecting our flock from the wildlife. We have recently been acquiring more of our favorite farm animals & we want to set them up for success. If you have any tips or tricks to protecting your animals or if you'd like some ideas to defending yours, consider checking out & posting in the comments below. We would love for that space to become a place for folks to help each other. Protecting your animals is no easy task sometimes! Thank you so much. Have an amazing Thanksgiving! ...Watch
MONTHLY PEEK EP400
Shop Build
COMPLETED Earthbag Shop Roof Half!
Hello! Thank you so much for tuning in & joining us for this successful episode where we tackle & complete the 1st half of the Hyperadobe shop roof. The ladies have a wrench thrown into their aircrete paver progress & come up with their own recipe. Pop some popcorn & get comfy for this fun show we hope leaves you with a smile :) ...Watch
MONTHLY PEEK EP401
Earthbag Shop Build
Top Window Ridge FINISHED
This episode the guys measure, cut, grind, paint & weld the entire top window ridge for the second half of the roof on the hyperadobe shop! The gals have to rethink their paver formula & come up with a winning solution. It's video filled with our family, silly animals & creativity. Thanks for watching! ...Watch
MONTHLY PEEK EP399
Everything we're Doing to Stock Up
Invest in the Future on our Homestead
This episode we take you on a journey as we prepare our Homestead for the bright future! We prep for a whole barn yard of animals & invest in the future by going plant crazy with our new abundant water. It's a whole new ballgame & we are having so much fun! ...Watch
MONTHLY PEEK EP398
Shop Roof Framework
More Panels & Aircrete!
This episode we tackle the hyperdobe earthbag shop roof framework with trusses & the main beam along with get more panels up in the air. The gals show a more in-depth process of the aircrete paver mold prep & so much more. Thank you very much for spending time with our family & joining us on our crazy homesteading adventure! ...Watch
MONTHLY PEEK EP397
1st Level of Aircrete Pavers Complete!
Raising the Hyperadobe Shop Roof
This episode is a labor of love. The guys tackle the earth bag shop roof like heroes & find great success! The gals celebrate completing the first level of air crete pavers & so much more! This is definitely an episode to gather the family or some friends for. Don't forget the popcorn! Thank you so much for being apart of our family. God bless! ...Watch
MONTHLY PEEK EP396
The Walls are UP!
Completed Bagging & Blocking
Did we actually finish the bagging & blocking? Tune in to find out! We tackle more aircrete pavers, block the 2 outbuildings, tackle the rest of the Hyperadobe bags & train Bullet to heat our home for the winter! Thank you so much for letting us entertain you. God bless! ...Watch
MONTHLY PEEK EP395
Side Wall Complete on Hyperadobe Shop
NEW Furry Family Member!
This month we take you on a journey to complete the right side walls on the Hyperadobe earthbag shop, the ladies show a more in depth look at what they're up to with the aircrete pavers, we reveal a new member of the family & more! Merry Christmas & God Bless! ...Watch
MONTHLY PEEK EP394
Completed Lower Roof Trusses on Earthbag Shop
Diving Back into the workshop
This month we dive back into the wood/machine hyperadobe shop build. We continue the aircrete hexgons, completed the lower trusses on the roof & try sheetrock mud on the inside walls. It's enjoyable to be back working on this neat building. Thanks for watching & God Bless! ...Watch
MONTHLY PEEK EP394
Discovering Abundant Water
Could these Water Wells help Africa and other Countries?
This is our conclusion to discovering abundant water in the desert by digging a primary water well. We cover the wild ride it took to get down there & our full assessment on if we felt there's anything to the research. We won't give away the details but we are very happy with the results. Thanks for watching & may you have an abundant day! ...Watch
MONTHLY PEEK EP393
Incredible Progress on Hyperadobe Shop
New Family Member!
We have a blast finding efficient ways to build our wall to new heights! Watch to join in on the fun & meet our newest four legged family member :) ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP392
Hyperadobe Shop Walls, Trusses, Aricrete Hexagons
TinyShinyHome!
This episode we plunge back into the aricrete hexigon pavers we're installing on the hyperadobe wall exterior, Jared learns to weld as we put more of Garens homemade trusses up for the roof & the guys come together to lay more earthbag walls. We also take a trip to @TinyShinyHome to help them install a door on their latest project. We hope this video gives you a smile. Thanks & have a blessed Memorial Day :) ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP391
Rock Base Completed, Trusses & Headers on Earthbag Shop
More Shop Progress
This episode we complete the rock base around our hyperadobe shop! We also complete the prep for the countless trusses, reveal the overall design of the shop & it's roof along with building & installing the rest of the window headers. It's a full episode we truly hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for watching! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP390
Can We Bring Water Back to our Desert Homestead?
Progress on Water Well Rig/Driller
We uncover interesting information about locating an abundant water supply. But, will it work? We need the antique percussion well digger working more than ever to find out. Join us as we discover more about the rig and the ground below it :) ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP389
Hyperadobe Shop Build Progress
RV Rescue
We're back! Join us as we share the work we've managed to do in our break. More fun progress on our earthbag mechine & wood shop along with a fun diversion to rescue our RV! We also share a special announcement. We sure appreciate you & look forward to entertaining you for years to come! :D ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP388
Installing Electric Line
Water Pipe & Compressed Air
Before the rain comes and fills in the trenches, we get busy installing electrical line, water pipes and compressed air for our earthbag shop. The installation on electricity is needed for the welder that Garen will soon use to construct the metal roofing structure. We will be taking a few weeks off but will be back the last Friday in February with the next Weekly Peek. We appreciate you and see you soon! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP387
We're Ditching This
Putting up the Truss Beams
Join us this week as we tackle more rock around the earthbag shop, prep & put up our first homemade roof truss & dig endless ditches for various things like power, water & sewage all wrapped up in a western theme. Special thank you to everyone who entered to win the puzzles! If you're interested in getting one, we'll have them available for sale in our shop in the next couple weeks! Thanks & have a lovely day! :D ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP386
Rocking
Blocking with Bob Ross (Parody)
The Earthbag Construction continues with rocking around the base. We enjoy the week with sprinkling Bob Ross narration while we block, measure and paint. Stay tuned as Bree explains how to win a puzzle. Hope you had an amazing first week of the new year :) ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP385
Raising the Roof
Rocket Stove Upgrade
Happy New Year!!! We celebrate by parading through the earthbag shop. The guys lift the roof off the toolshed in order to build the block walls higher and still have a cover for the tools! We continue rocking around the base of the hyperadobe building. The Rocket Stove inside the earth bag kitchen gets a modification and fresh paint! New Years Eve we will be live-streaming puzzles - men vs women! This year the puzzles are collages of the MyLittleHomestead artwork. We will be giving the puzzles away. If you are interested, stay tuned on how to win one. Have a wonderful celebration as we enter into a new year. Thanks for Watching. We appreciate you! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP384
Twas the Night Before Christmas but for Builders
Christmas Parody
Snow in the Desert! This week Gaming meets Earth Bag Building! The 4 corners of the shop are adjusted and welded in place on our earthbag shop build. Bryson performs magic on the skid steer tractor to get it running better than ever while the gals continue placing rocks and aircrete pavers onto the exterior walls. Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas Season! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP383
When Link Gets a Construction Job
Legend of Zelda Parody
Snow in the Desert! This week Gaming meets Earth Bag Building! The 4 corners of the shop are adjusted and welded in place on our earthbag shop build. Bryson performs magic on the skid steer tractor to get it running better than ever while the gals continue placing rocks and aircrete pavers onto the exterior walls. Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas Season! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP382
Footings Complete! Gilligan's Island Parody
Earthbag Hyperadobe Construction
The installation of the post footings are done. We bring in more metal posts and set the four corners of the hyperadobe shop. Meanwhile, the gals place several more aircrete hexagon pavers on the exterior walls. This week our theme is "Gilligan's Island", arranged by Gary and lyrics by Bree. We all joined in the fun of celebrating a show that Gary and Shelly enjoyed as kids. Hope you like it as much as we did putting it together. Have a great week! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP381
Only TinyShinyHome Can Solve This!
Earthbag Hyperadobe Shop Construction
Join us this week as we uncover a new episode full of aircrete, rocks & concrete footings. We test the aircrete pavers on the hyperadobe walls, Bryson fixes the little tractor so we can keep doing the rock base around the shop & the guys pull together to pour more concrete footings for the shop roof pillars! We also follow a mystery perhaps only @TinyShinyHome can solve! Thanks for watching & have a wonderful week! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP380
Shop Construction!
National Geographic Parody
Thanks to comments & ideas from you, we mix it up with “nature show” narration as we continue our earth bag shop building. The guys pour large concrete bases for 3 metal posts. These need to be level with the shop foundation as we prep for the installation of the roof. Meanwhile, the gals get more aircrete hexagons and rocks up on the exterior walls. Have a wonderful weekend. We hope you enjoy a fun twist to this weeks video :) ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP379
If Only We Knew There Was an Access Door!
Earthbag Hyperadobe Shop Construction
A little bit of aircrete pavers, a little post/rafter plans, a little bit of bagging, a little bit of tractor skid steer work and a trip to see some amazing hot air balloons. We even get to help with the landing of the balloons! Join us as we plug away at our awesome shop build! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family. We hope it is the best one ever! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP378
Best Aircrete Method
Recipe Mix for Pavers!
Join us this week as we square our round building for the roof & share our newly discovered, best air-crete method & mix for wall pavers! Wishing you a lovely weekend :D ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP377
Why We Don't Lay Pavers Alone
Earthbag Shop Construction
Why we don't lay pavers alone? Bree jumps in to help keep us "in line" :) We get some awesome boulders over the other 2 windows and continue with the aircrete hexagons on the earth bag shop walls. Stay tuned as we share a couple new things we learned! We appreciate you! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP376
Our Last 5th Wheel Episode
Working on Jared's Parents Camper
Jared's parents are itching to get their 5th wheel on the road! We paint the kitchen cabinets & wrestle a new fridge in. Join us as we get as much as we can in before they take the project home! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP375
Boulder Arch Over Earthbag Shop Windows
Hexagon Walls
We get more aircrete hexagons poured & on the walls along with making progress on the hyperadobe bagging. We build & put up some headers and Mom gets her dream come true of rocks over the windows! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP374
Aircrete Pavers for Earthbag Shop Building!
More Walls
The aircrete pavers worked! Watch how they easily they attach to the walls for the future cladding. The guys get more earthbag/hyperadobe walls built and make room for imbedded rocks and a HUGE bottle. A little spray foam in the tire and our little tractor/riding lawnmower is on the road again. Have a wonderful Columbus Day! We appreciate you! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP373
Earthbag Shop Grows Quietly
Homemade Concrete Stepping Stones
Dad and Bryson builds more on the wall. Mom does some beautiful work in the back yard but wait that's not all, Bryson gives Skidder a make over and that's when things get quiet ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP372
2 Rock Base Hills Complete
Hyperadobe Wall Progress on Shop
The gals roll up their sleeves & dive all in on the curvy rock base for the earthbag shop! They complete the first two whooptie-whoo's with several others well on their way to being done! The guys tackle the office/bathroom portion of the of the hyperadobe wall. Please grab a snack & get cozy for another relaxing episode with us! Thanks for watching! :) ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP371
Foundation for Hyperadobe Shop
Building Rock Wall
The guys shore up the little shop with a better foundation before the roof gets installed & the gals make there way around with the rock facade. Shelly makes a rocking decision with help from Bree :) Stay tuned for another week of moving forward on the Workshop! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP370
Rock Base Quest
Start on HUGE Hyperadobe Workshop
The gals launch into another phase on our earthbag workshop build with a fun approach to the base. Join us as we make great progress & have a great time doing it! It's an episode that's sure to rock your socks off! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP369
Earthbag Shop
Building The Walls
Join us as we build a bigger and taller earth bag hyperadobe shop! We learn a better way to lay the earthbags and Bryson does a small mod to the skid steer. Thanks for watching! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP368
Window Boxes
Electrical Installation in Earthbag Shop Build
Join us this week as we build the rest of the window boxes, create numerous cleats, do a bit of bagging then lay the electrical & install the window boxes! It's an episode we hope you enjoy! :D ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP367
Shop Build
Construction Continues on the Earthbag Shop
The Earth Bag shop building is coming along. The hyperadobe bags are fun to work with - they not only hold onions but sprouts as well! Have a wonderful weekend! Give this video a like, comment or share if you would like to help us out :) ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP366
We Try Rug Tufting
Jared Builds a Desk with Resin Top!
This week we jump in with both feet to tuft not one but two rugs! Jared decides to upgrade his computer area & builds a stunning desk which we top with a cheery resin pour. It's a delightful episode that's sure to leave you with a smile! Have a wonderful weekend. ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP365
Desert Rats in Search of Water!
Water Where?
Mom & Dad take us on a water filled adventure this week with an artsy look into their trip to the northwest! They strike out on a quest to experience as many fun & beautiful places with water. Then get home & discover a flowing creek in the desert! It’s a fun, family filled episode that’s sure to leave you with smile ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP364
Water well Driller!
71 Speed Star Ford Flathead Engine Will it Run?
Can we get the well engine running? It’s a Ford Flathead - not sure of the exact year - somewhere in the 1950s. Join us and we attempt to fire this baby up! Thanks for Watching! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP363
We Keep Making More Holes in this Rv
Small 5th Wheel Renovation
We're back working on this small 5th wheel renovation we're doing for Jared's parents! We keep finding new vents that need to be installed. Join us as we tackle that painting the bedroom area walls & cabinets for a fantastic reveal! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP362
Best House to Have in a Flood!
New/old Houses that are a Bit Different then Must
what it would be like to live on the water! Discover the clever flood strategy and interesting foundations of floating homes! Houseboats are definitely fun alternative buildings. Have a wonderful weekend :) We appreciate you! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP361
The Shop is Growing!
The Shop Build is Coming Along
People who live in the desert have to mow their lawn? We get some awesome clean up done plus the shop is growing along! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP360
White Wash RV laminate flooring FAIL
The RV Build is Coming Along
Join us this week as we continue the renovation on Jared's parents 5th wheel! We tackle fiberglass patching a few holes on the exterior, Jared builds a step & we attempt to white wash the floor under the mattress area! It's a fun episode that's sure to leave you with a smile! :D ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP359
Window Frames for Earthbag Shop Build
Shop Build is Coming Along!
Our goal this week is to put in the window frames! As you can see, they are up! We continue the earth bag shop building with a quick trip to beautiful Page, AZ. Join us this week for our adventures! If you’re in the shopping mood, there is Free Shipping in the shop for the next few days. We appreciate you :) ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP358
Jared's Parents Help Us Demo the RV!
It's time for another AV!
Jared's parents join us this week as we dive into sealing up & demoing some of the RV. It's a fun little episode that's sure to fit into the cracks of your day. Have a wonderful Fathers Day weekend! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP357
Homemade Rebar Auger Bit!
More Work on the Earthbag Shop Building!
Beefing up the auger bit to keep it from continually breaking. The earth bag (hyperadobe) walls are growing for the shop as we find new ways to improve our ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP356
Complete Transformation of a Garage Sale Bed Frame
Painting a Sunflower
Join us this week as we take a queen bed we found at a garage sale & transform it into something special for our earth bag bedroom! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP355
Laying Earthbags with Custom Skid-Steer Attachment
Earthbag Shop Build
This episode will knock your wheel off ;) We lay earth bags as we continue the hyperadobe shop build. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP354
Skid Steer Attachment Upgrade
Building Window Boxes for Earthbag Shop Build
Another fun diy enhancement to improve our tractor bucket system for the Earth Bag Shop Building. Dad builds the window frames in advance to prepare for the growing walls. Thanks for watching and enjoy the rest of your week! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP353
Skid Steer Makeover!
Taking Dirt to New Heights
Dad does a grate job taking our dirt consistency to new heights. Jared gives the Skid Steer a makeover & the guys get a new toy with an unexpected function! It's an episode that surprises us! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP352
Starting the walls!
Wall Build by Skid Steer!
With the Skid Steer modified with a bag (cement mixer) attachment, it’s time to see if it works! Please like, subscribe and share! We appreciate you! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP351
A NEW Look for the Skid Steer
Auto Bagger Skid Steer Bucket Attachment FIX!
We left you on a cliff hanger last episode. Join us this week as we not only fix the Skid Steer bagger attachment but make it BETTER using your wonderful suggestions! It's a satisfying episode that's sure to leave you with a smile! :) ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP350
Skid Steer Earth Bag Machine Build
Take One
Bryson launches into converting the skid steer bucket into a cement mixer/earthbag filler. Like all projects, we start out very optimistic and then reality hits... ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP349
Completing the Block Wall
Bottle Window on Shop Build
Mom, Jared & Bree roll up their sleeves & complete the block wall for the shop build! No structure is complete around here without ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP348
Garage Door Headers/Frame Doorway
Shop Build
Woohoo! The massive headers and frames for the future garage/shop doors are in! And! The hyper adobe bags arrived & if you missed it, we did a livestream of the first earthbag laid (see below). Join us this week as we continue our fun shop build! Have an excellent weekend! We appreciate you :) ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP347
Swallowed by Our New Project
RV Renovation
Join us this week as we get swallowed by our new project. A new RV renovation of the cutest little 5th wheel for Jared's Mom & Dad. We replace ceiling fans & give the roof a compete overhaul. Thanks for watching & have an amazing weekend! ...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP346
Getting ready for bagging
Installing Posts for the Shop Build!
Before building our earthbag (super-adobe) walls, we install posts & dig a trench. Watch to see the skid steer tractor move these monster posts into...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP345
Its a Pour job
Concrete Foundation Pour for the Shop Build!
Yahoo! We had a blast watching this pour live with you last Saturday. Here's the...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP344
Special Announcement
DIY Distilled Water
Stayed tuned for a special announcement :) Afterwards, watch as...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP343
Concrete Floor
Curvy Forms for Concrete Floor in Shop Build
It's another exciting Friday! Join us as we tackle the forms for our shop build...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP342
Vacuum System?
Utility Rough-In for our Shop Build
This week we get the pipes in and rough out the areas for different utilities that we...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP341
Level up!
Leveling Ground for the Massive Workshop!
Join us as we roll into the first foundation level for our workshop build! We break out...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP340
Feeling Rock Solid?
Fixing a Foundation for New Shop
The first thing we need to do for the new shop build is to fix the foundation under the two...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP339
Clean Dishes?
Installing a Dishwasher after Over 15 Years
The family finally breaks down & buys a dishwasher after over 15 years of not having one. It's a kitchen upgrade that brings us into the...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP338
Van Conversion Update
Best Running Water Solution For A Conversion Van
This week, with no lack of obstacles, Garen succeeds in getting running water in our camper conversion Van!...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP337
No More Barn? & More
Hoop Barn Gone!! Shop Plans
Gary goes over the new plan for the shop. We fill in the details and behind the scenes of taking down the hoop barn. How many slabs were hidden under the hoops? Does Bryson really take ALL his cans into the recycle? Watch the excitement build to making our new shop a reality :) We appreciate you! Hope you are having a great Holiday season!...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP336
Walk and Talk & More
Walkthrough Earthbag Homes ft Green Dream, Tiny Shiny Home & Upside of Downsizing
Join us as we give Green Dream Project, Tiny Shiny Home, Upside of Downsizing and YOU a walk-thru tour of the earth bag builds on the homestead! Get an inside look into how everything is holding up over the years :) Hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving!...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP335
Building the Shop & More
It Begins Prep to Build our Dream Shop!
What is a dream come true for you? For me its starting the work on that dream. When you have lots of projects it feels sometimes like you will never get to your...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP334
Van Ladder! & More
Reaching New Heights with Free Scrap Metal!!! | Install Solar DIY Conv Van
Garen continues the process of mounting a solar system on the conversion Van. Once that’s in place he builds an epic ladder to create access to the storage rack built in...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP333
Awesome Shed! & More
Stunning Walk-Thru of Solar Shed!! | Tiny Shiny Home Finish Solar Building Visit
Tiny Shiny Home graciously invites us out to their homestead again, this time to view their...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP332
Wedding! & More
Turning $18 Wedding Dress into $2500 One
Shae gets busy with family & friends to make a homemade wedding dress while...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP331
Van Rack & More
Turning Pipe into Roof Rack!
Garen and Ellie continue on their Van conversion, moving to some work on the outside. (A break from pallets!) They head to...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP330
Utah & More
4 Best Kept Secret Utah Destinations!
We travel across this beautiful state to see some top places to visit in Utah. We explore giant homemade kilns in the ruins of an abandoned boom town, meet the father of...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP329
All done & More
Aircrete/Concrete Patio Done!
We complete the finishing touches to our DIY aircrete/foamcrete/concrete patio build. It is a nice shady addition to the courtyard and we are...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP328
Vans Cooler & More
Installing Rear AC System Into The Conversion Van
Garen and Ellie continue on their conversion Van by adding in the rear duct work in order to have ac above the back seat. Once installed...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP327
Rock Homes & More
Cave Houses - Homes Built Into Giant Rock Walkthrough
Join Bree & Jared as we walk through a neighborhood of homes built into the side of a giant rock! Each house is a unique expression of the family living within. We see...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP326
A New Look & More
Aircrete Finishing & Sheeting Patio
Watch as we find ways to finish the rough texture of the aircrete rafters, beams & metal studs on our...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP325
Wood Counter DIY & More
Building A 2nd Butcher Block Counter Top For Our Conversion Van
This week in our Conversion Van project we build a butcher block countertop made from recycled pallet wood. We want to have the ability to cook inside so we...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP324
Desert Cabin!& More
Natural Fridge Inside 1896 Cabin in Death Valley Desert
Join Bree & Jared as Grandma takes them to Ash Meadows in the Mojave Desert’s Death Valley. We explore the...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP323
Air Rafters? & More
Installing Aircrete Rafters for Patio Build
The aircrete rafters have been curing for a couple weeks so it's now time to install them. Foamcrete has proved to be both challenging and fun! Watch this week as...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP322
Earthbag Cabin! & More
Interior Stucco On The Earthbag Cabin
Join us as we take the RV out on its official maiden voyage to the cabin in the woods! The family tackles a fun upgrade to the...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP321
In woods! & More
Cabin Outhouse Hand Washing Station
Join us as we take the RV out on its official maiden voyage to the cabin in the woods! The family tackles a fun upgrade to the...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP320
Rocks? & More
Petroglyphs, Rv Curtains & Shae's 21st Birthday!
To help Bree and Jared finish the final touches on their RV Shae makes some curtains before heading off to Laughlin to celebrate her...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP319
Will it work? & More
Building Aircrete Rafters & Center Beam
Bryson and Gary have fun making more foamcrete for the Patio Build. This time they experiment with a new foaming agent and pour a center beam in...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP318
A Cooler Van! & More
Concealing A 12v Cooler In Our Conversion Van
Last time on the conversion Van, Garen and Ellie built a cabinet frame around their new 12 volt cooler. Join them as they put it on some sliders to hide it away and try their hand at some drawers for...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP317
RV is done! & More
Finishing the RV Renovation
Jared & Bree finish the 5th Wheel renovation! Wow! From new floors, completing the bathroom with fresh epoxy paint on the sink & shower, polishing...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP316
Shae's Back? & More
Moving Back To The Homestead!
This week we get to watch the Shaenami whirl from the city back to the country. Moving back...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP315
Truck Work & More
Driving the Old 1957 GMC Truck Water Well Drilling Rig
Bryson finds the oil fill plug on the differential. You know this truck is vintage. You know what else is antique? The differential oil and the transmission...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP314
Van Work & More
Refrigerator Solution For The Van
Garen and Ellie find a refrigerator option for the camper conversion Van. One small problem, it needs a place to be stored! They set out to...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP313
Homestead & More
1910 Historic Homestead - Bree & Jared Visit Slide Rock Park
Jared & Bree hop in the truck & embark on a journey to Sedona Arizona visiting Slide Rock Park’s famous homestead & apple orchard farm. Let’s discover together Frank Pendley’s can...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP312
Roof Work & More
Dry Rot Repair, Roof Patching & Painting with the Family
This week the whole family goes up to help Shae and Skylar finish their projects around the house. With new wood panels to fix the patio cover, painting, roof patching and much more. The family has their work cut out for...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP311
Van Work & More
Building Foamcrete Ridge For Outdoor Patio Cover & Aircrete Rafters
We start to explore the limits of Aircrete. Is it possible to make a roof? Gary has done all the math and so far it looks like it’s possible. There is only one way to find out. Let’s start the...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP310
Van Work & More
Completing The Bed In Our Conversion Van
Join us as we finalize the storage cabinet under the rear seat as well as complete the bed in our Camper Conversion Van...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP309
Window Trim & More
Custom RV Window Trim & Bathroom Cabinet Distress Paint
Join us for another lively 5th wheel renovation episode! Jared crafts beautiful barn inspired window trim out of reclaimed pallet wood & Bree sets her...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP308
House Beauifying & More
Desert Plants, Monsoons & Beautifying!
This week Shae and Skylar continue their yard work. Saving our desert mesquite from parasites, exploring the...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP307
Well Drill Update & More
Install Push Rods on 1957 GMC 450 Water Well Drilling Rig
In this video Bryson replaces the bent push rods on the old GMC water well drilling truck engine. He ends up...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP306
Van Building & More
Building A Storage Cabinet Under The Back Seat In A Conversion Van
Garen and Ellie build a storage box out of scrap wood and pallets in...Watch
WEEKLY PEEK EP305
RV Build & More
RV Kitchen Countertop Refinish, Trim & Ceiling Paint
Bree & Jared are back in the Weekly Peek saddle! They kick off their return with redoing the kitchen countertops & paining the ceiling!...Watch
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We moved from the city to the country in 2005. Since then, we have been building structures, raising livestock and growing some of our own foods. We are crazy about family, nutrition and want the best for our growing family.
