Building an Off-Grid Homestead ..... start to finish

A simple off grid homestead. Built from the ground up with your own hands. Thats the dream for thousands of people around the world. But, with cable TV programs and made up youtube videos, what does that look like in reality. In this video , my wife Brooke and I show the process of building an off grid homestead , start to finish, and what its actually like. Thanks for watching.

Portions of this video were provided by my wife's footage that you can see on her channel ( Girl in the Woods)....here's a link to her channel.

[Grantlozier]

Fantastic!! At 72 this will be my last venture. I am an experienced log builder but I retired several years ago. You have inspired me to do it again. Just me and my dog, thanks WGL.

[jzbass]

I’d give this man a lifetime HGTV contract and let him name his terms. Incredible skill, a genuinely folksy and friendly demeanor, and zero drama.

[pxlated]

One of the things I love so much about your and Brookes videos is that, even though I recognize that you both have years of experience doing this type of work, I always leave feeling like it's possible even for someone like me, who didn't own a power drill until her late 30s and who has never even built a birdhouse.

In fact, I think I'm gonna go ahead and start that birdhouse this weekend. ❤️ Gotta start somewhere.

[Beradphotos]

You do a great job with the narration. Not overly preachy and practical knowledge. Great footage too

[dusk]

Taking "it ain't much but it's honest work" to the next level

[Mrdukefan]

This guy is the Bob Ross of building stuff. You’ll learn a little bit about building and a little bit about life. Nice work.

[christopherwilson]

I love this mans honesty. doing is failing, learning and figuring it out I pray nothing but success for him and his family

[consequence]

I can't decide what I like more: the cabin you built or your philosophy on life.

[PeaceWorkII]

I can watch these videos forever.... The content in word and photography is incredible. The forward driving yet meandering, original music extraordinary, and Dave's voice is the best narration voice ever. The personable way he tells a story has me riveted. He has a certain surety and incredible kindness in his voice. Dave Whipple needs to be narrate ALL of the HGTV, Animal Planet shows. Just another talent this dude possesses. Go Dave! Thanks for being so radical.

[decomposingman]

This is a beautiful example of a like-minded couple who recognizes their individual strengths. It’s like the old adage goes: a man can make a house, but a woman makes a home. It’s just lovely to see the hard working husband do the heavy lifting, but the wife doing the equally important fine tuning. You two should be an inspiration to so many.

[coleengoodell]

What a nice break watching this rather then the news. One can dream.

[iyintosoluwami]

Learning about stuff my dad never taught me, and getting life lessons in the process. you're a gem, bush.

[jorgeantelo]

You inspired me to get a property offgrid, and that's a big thing for me, i'm a software engineer working remotely for the last year and a half, which means i only get out of my house on the weekends and never out of town
You really are inspiring!

[pj-light-glass]

I'm in awe at your abilities and accomplishments Dave. Watching you and Brooke, working steady, staying determined, cooking delicious meals, revelling in all that is around you, supporting each other, forging ahead...astounding!!
Thanks so much for generously sharing your thoughts Dave and your journey. I really am in awe. 😊

[appcreate]

“Just far away from ppl that we can be left alone and do our own thing” this dude gets it

[mariamyeshua]

You guys are going to make me cry, I am so moved how good this turned out, and how cozy and lively it looks. Truly a dream come true.

[raygibson]

Love that you gave thanks before eating. What a great video. Thank You.

[NEDSTyR]

You have the voice of a storyteller, a very relaxing video, and at the same time exciting.

[lyndasanspariel]

“Things are too complicated, too expensive” yes. Thank you so much for saying this. I live in NT, Canada with similar land so this video helps with giving us inspiration on where to start and what to do… thanks for sharing your project!!!

[bjornalansonoutdoors]

Bro you are such a motivator, no bullshit, straight forward and REAL, , watching your videos hits hard and makes me wanna get it done.. thank you !