Clarity Off-Grid

We are making progress in our van build floor to ceiling. In this video we’re installing a ceiling in our van using T & G cedar as well as using the composite floor in our Sprinter as a base and topping part of it with Marmoleum. Join us for the ups, downs, and details of our van build as we make the adjustments required from changing our plans to build out a Ford Transit Trail Editions to unexpectedly buying a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter instead. Become a Patron at www.Patreon.com/ClarityOffGrid and receive videos before they launch on YouTube. We've added perks that include a copy of our ebook, and video consultations with us. Visit our website for resources for off-grid living 🏡 and off-grid van life 🚐 and some of our favorite photos 📸. https://www.clarityoffgrid.com/ 0:00 Intro 00:55 Cleaning up the loose ends 02:06 Hi! We’re Matt and Kristina 02:38 Installing a Marmoleum floor 05:16 Nature break 05:42 Changes required going from a Transit to a Sprinter 07:08 Nature Break 08:07 Installing a porthole window in our Sprinter van 10:42 Changes in our electrical system 12:15 Fixing mistakes 13:05 Nature Break 14:33 Upgrading the tires on our 2022 Sprinter 17:00 Wool Insulation in our van 18:37 Prepping the van for a cedar tongue and groove ceiling 20:31 Nature Break 21:39 Carpeting the details for the ceiling 23:42 Installing cedar tongue and groove ceiling 26:10 Outro & Credits The links below take you to Amazon affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases, at no cost to you, if you purchase through a link on our website. It’s a great way to support our channel and help us to continue making free content about off-grid living and van life traveling. Thanks! ❤️ 🔗 Links to the equipment, tools, and materials we’re installing into our new van. https://www.clarityoffgrid.com/van-life

We've been waiting for our Ford Transit Trail Edition van to arrive for months. We're giving up and buying a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2022 4x4 van and moving forward with our van build. With the current strike and the lack of communication from Ford, we had just come to terms with letting go of building out our van anytime soon. We had just decided to go on with our lives when we discovered that we could buy a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 cargo van 4x4 for the same price or less than the Ford Transit. After driving to Albuquerque to test drive one and days of mental gymnastics, we purchased a new 2022 4X4 Mercedes Sprinter van from San Juan Vans, @sanjuanvans6500, a company practically in our own backyard. San Juan Vans is a luxury van build company, but they sold us the empty cargo van and threw in a factory sliding door window to boot. If you’re in the market for a finished camper van or truck camper, check them out athttps://www.sanjuanvans.com/ Stay tuned for the fun part coming up - building out our Sprinter van into a new 4x4 home on wheels. XO Matt & Kristina Jessie 🐾 & Ivy 🐈‍⬛ ************************************************* Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:39 Still waiting for our Transit Trail Edition Van 1:54 Test Driving a 2022 Sprinter Van 4x4 5:47 We're buying a 2022 Mercedes 4x4 Sprinter Van 7:05 San Juan Vans 7:27 Mini tour of a San Juan Van camper conversion 9:35 Matt's buyer's remorse 12:43 Kristina's perspective on buying a Sprinter van 15:30 Skid control and 4x4 on the Sprinter van 16:50 We love our new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van 4X4 17:44 Roll credits The links below take you to Amazon affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link on our website. It’s a great way to support our channel and help us to continue making free content about off-grid living and van life traveling. Thanks! ❤️ Visit our new website where you’ll find resources for off-grid living 🏡 and off-grid van life 🚐 and some of our favorite photos 📸. https://www.clarityoffgrid.com/ 🔗 Links to the equipment, tools, and materials we’re installing into our new van. https://www.clarityoffgrid.com/van-life Become a Patron at www.Patreon.com/ClarityOffGrid and receive AD-FREE videos before they launch on YouTube. We've added perks that include a copy of our ebook, and video consultations with us.

We’re still waiting for the delivery of our new Ford Transit Trail Edition Van, but we aren’t sitting around waiting for it. In this video, we’ll give you an update on the van ~ where it is, and how we’re preparing for this exciting new van conversion. We had a follower alert us to the problems with flexible solar panels, so we looked into it and we’ll share what we discover in this video. Here’s a link to one flexible solar panel video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf0-tXm-Oqc In the meantime, join us as we continue to find nourishment in Nature as we hike to a glorious waterfall and snap photos of the abundant wildflowers. And keep your fingers crossed that our new van will arrive soon so we can begin the van conversion and share all the details with you. XO Matt & Kristina Jessie 🐾 & Ivy 🐈‍⬛ ************************************************* Visit our new website, www.ClarityOffGrid.com, where you’ll find resources for off-grid living 🏡 and off-grid van life 🚐. 💌 You can sign up to receive an email from us every time we upload new content. 🔗 Links to the equipment, tools, and materials we’re installing into our new van. https://www.clarityoffgrid.com/van-life This link takes you to Amazon affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link on our website. It’s a great way to support our channel and help us to continue making free content about off-grid living and van life traveling. Thanks! ❤️ LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel!

We sold our van, Clarity. It has been an emotional process, but finding great owners for our beloved van was a relief. Join us as we hike into the high country to see the wildflowers and share our plans for the next chapter of our life. Matt shares his preliminary plans for converting our new Ford Transit Trail Van into our totally new home on wheels. And keep your fingers crossed that our new van will arrive soon so we can begin the van conversion and share all the details with you. XO Matt & Kristina Jessie 🐾 & Ivy 🐈‍⬛ ************************************************* Visit our new website, www.ClarityOffGrid.com where you can sign up to receive an email from us every time we upload new content. Links to the equipment, tools, and materials we’re installing into our new van. www.ClarityOffGrid.com/van-life This link takes you to Amazon affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link on our website. It’s a great way to support our channel and help us to continue making free content about off-grid living and van life traveling. Thanks! ❤️ LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel!

You’ll find links to all the equipment we talk about in this video on our website at https://www.clarityoffgrid.com/van-life. We give up! Our new Transit Trail Edition Van remains in a parking lot at the factory in Kansas City. There is no word yet about it being delivered any time soon. We would gladly fly there to pick it up, but that is not allowed. So we wait. For months we’ve been working on doing everything we can to build out the fan without actually having the van. Matt’s been building cabinets, laying out the electrical system, the plumbing system, the heating system, and the propane lines, and in this video, we’ll take you through all of these van systems. We are now at the place where we can’t do any more work until we have the van on site. So, we’re letting go. We’re coming to terms with the fact that the van could be weeks or even months away from delivery. It’s time for us to prepare for winter in our off-grid home and to consider traveling without a van. If you are interested in group or individual consultations with us for van builds or off-grid living please check out the benefits of becoming a Patron at www.Patreon.com/ClarityOffGrid. Continue to stay tuned about the delivery of our Transit Trail van. You’ll be the first to know if anything changes. 🤞 🚐 🤞 XO Matt & Kristina Jessie 🐾 & Ivy 🐈‍⬛ ************************************************* Time Codes 0:00 Intro to Clarity Off Grid 0:52 Laying out the electrical system 4:13 Stunning time-lapse of the clouds 4:48 The charge controllers in our van 5:10 Epic waterfall shot 5:36 Making Oak countertop for our van 6:25 Light-weight kitchen cabinet for van 8:31 Laying out the water system for our van 10:21The propane locker for our van 11:30 Thanks for watching The links below take you to Amazon affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link on our website. It’s a great way to support our channel and help us to continue making free content about off-grid living and van life traveling. Thanks! ❤️ Visit our new website where you’ll find resources for off-grid living 🏡 and off-grid van life 🚐 and some of our favorite photos 📸. https://www.clarityoffgrid.com/ 🔗 Links to the equipment, tools, and materials we’re installing into our new van. https://www.clarityoffgrid.com/van-life Become a Patron at www.Patreon.com/ClarityOffGrid and receive AD-FREE videos before they launch on YouTube. We've added tier perks that include a copy of our ebook, and video chats with us.

It is freaking cold out here! This is the coldest weather we’ve ever experienced in our travels, but we’re loving the quiet and solitude of the pristine desert. We’re weathering the cold and bringing you along as we explore breathtaking vistas, ancient ruins, and stunning desert out-cropping. So, grab a warm beverage and settle in for the journey through Comb Ridge, the Mule Canyon Ruins, and a suspenseful ride down the Moki Dugway. Make sure to gently press the like button 👍 and leave us a comment. What’s your favorite place to find peace and quiet? Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. Matt & Kristina ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. LINKS TO OUR RESOURCES 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

There’s a house on fire! Don’t fret. This is one house fire you’ll want to see - maybe even hike through the desert with us to witness. Join us as we continue our early winter adventures through the desert in our van, Clarity. We’ll share with you our experience introducing our kitty-cat, Ivy, to van life and how she’s bumping along the rough roads of Utah with us. We’ll show you the desert southwest's wonder, beauty, and freezing temperatures in November. Make sure to leave us a comment and let us know your favorite activities this time of year. Thanks for watching! Matt & Kristina ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. LINKS TO OUR RESOURCES 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

We are returning to van life! Yippee!! This time we’re taking Ivy, are little black kitty. We miss her so much when we’re gone and it has become challenging to find someone to stay with her when we’re gone. 🐈‍⬛ So, the best solution is to bring her along on a two-week trip and see how she does. 🤞 Join us on this adventure to the desert in the winter. We’ll bring you along as we explore one of the most magical places we’ve been in the desert southwest. Make sure to leave us a comment on YouTube or reply to this email and let us know what preparations you’re making for this upcoming winter. Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. Matt & Kristina Jessie 🐾 & Ivy 🐈‍⬛ ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. LINKS TO OUR RESOURCES 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

We’ve completed our off-grid winter preparations and now it’s time to tackle other projects. In this episode, Matt continues to work with our friend Joe in restoring his vintage Argosy Trailer. The framing they are doing is making the floor plan come to life. We also finish the community parcel box and with the help of other neighbors install it at the bottom of our road. Join Kristina as she shares her secrets on cleaning our passive solar home windows. Make sure to stay for dinner, because Matt is making the best falafel we’ve ever had. https://www.seriouseats.com/israeli-style-tahini-sauce-recipe https://www.seriouseats.com/the-food-lab-vegan-experience-best-homemade-falafel-recipe Make sure to leave us a comment on YouTube or reply to this email and let us know what preparations you’re making for this upcoming winter. Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. Matt & Kristina TIMECODES 0:00 Intro 1:03 Finishing the parcel box 3:05 Cleaning windows in a passive solar home 5:40 Restoring a vintage argosy camper trailer 8:57 Installing the community parcel box 10:50 How to make falafel (our favorite recipe) ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. 💻 Check them out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

Are you ready for winter? The frost is on the pumpkin, the wood is in the shed, and we’re ready for winter. It’s a good thing too. Because there is a winter storm forecasted in the next couple of days. Join us as we make final preparations. In this week’s video, Matt and I tackle separate to-do lists and film on our own. Matt wraps up some last-minute road repairs, constructs a parcel box, and helps a friend build out his vintage Argosy trailer. I take on cooking for a change by dusting off my favorite smokey pumpkin soup and cornbread muffins recipes. Last but not least, I’ll fill you in on the professional film made about our home for the EarthxTV series, House of What? If you’re interested in learning more about off-grid living, check out the resources on our website: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ Make sure to leave us a comment and tell us your favorite part about winter. Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. Matt & Kristina ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. 🌻 Check them out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

Come along with us on a day of living off the grid in the mountains of Colorado. In this episode, we’ll show you the food we have growing in our indoor greywater garden and how we prepare our outside gardens for the winter. We’ll take you along for a walk through our pinion, juniper, and ponderosa forest and then on a gorgeous drive across the border into New Mexico where we visit friends who have a farm on the banks of the San Juan River. If you’re interested in learning more about off-grid and more independent lifestyles check out the resources on our website: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. 🌻 Check them out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

Fall is making way for winter and it’s time to prepare for another off-grid winter. Join us as we bring in the firewood and ready our off-grid, self-sustaining home for the snow to fly. We heat our home using passive solar design, so we don’t need a lot of firewood, but it is nice to have a small fire on those chilly winter evenings. If you’re interested in learning more about off-grid and more independent lifestyles check out the resources on our website: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ Leave us a comment and let us know how you prepare for winter. Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. ClarityOffGrid@gmail.com. Matt & Kristina ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. 🌻 Check them out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

In this episode, we set out to capture winter’s edge and find ourselves in a multi-day immersion of color. Surrounded by brilliant, sunlit leaves and snowcapped mountains we cannot help but live in a state of gratitude. Come along with us as we explore the wonder of autumn in Colorado and manage an unfortunate mishap along the way. Please leave us a comment and let us know where you like to view the autumn colors. Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. Matt & Kristina ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. 🌻 Check them out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

This summer has been one of the most beautiful summers in recent memory. With regular rain and moderate temperatures, the mountains, rivers, and forests have been ideal for hiking and exploring with our doggie, Jessie. This week we’re sharing a couple of our favorite gems we go back to time and again when we need to reset, recharge, and reconnect with Nature. One of our favorite hiking gems is only a few minutes from home. With a winding trail along a river, exposed views, and turquoise-blue waters, it’s our go-to place when we need a quick hiking fix. Then, buckle your seat belts as we take you along on a drive to Ouray, Colorado along the Million Dollar Highway where tight curves and the lack of guardrails will make you hold on to your seat. We’ll take you on a steep high-altitude hike to a place where you can catch your breath and chill next to a pristine high-alpine lake. Make sure to leave us a comment and let us know if you have special gems that help you reconnect to Nature. Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. ClarityOffGrid@gmail.com. Matt & Kristina ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. 🌻 Check them out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

We are Back! We’ve had a nice break and we’re ready to hit the road for a short vanlife/rafting trip on the upper San Juan River. Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned and our participation in the trip came to a screeching halt when Matt got sick. Come along for the up-and-down adventure that eventually went sideways. Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. 🌻 Check them out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

Our little getaway to the mountains is coming to an end. But, we still have time for a hike in these majestic mountains and a saunter through a fairyland along a river. Joins us! Grab a cup of tea, take a deep breath and let the beauty of Nature relax and refresh your heart and soul. Thanks for watching! Matt & Kristina ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. 🌻 Check them out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

After months of working on our house and property, it was time to get out for some extended exploration in our van, Clarity. We’re trying to explore as much as we can while putting as few miles on the van as possible, and this strategy brought us to a gorgeous part of Colorado that we’ve never seen before. We were in for a treat - majestic mountains, fun bike rides, cool, rainy weather, and an unexpected misadventure with four country kids and a cowboy who saved the day. Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. ************************************************* 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. 🌻 Check them out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

We’re getting ready for an exciting new project! We’re cleaning up those pesky, lingering messes around the garage and property in order to get ready to film a collaborative project with Exploring Alternatives. If you haven’t been watching Exploring Alternatives, they have a very successful YouTube channel where they interview and film creative and alternative homes and lifestyles. We are honored to work with Danielle and Mat on co-creating a video tour of Twisted Oak and the opportunity to be featured on their wildly popular channel. Here’s a link to Exploring Alternatives: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExploringAlternatives Check them out to see their awesome videos. We’ll let you know when we’ll be featured once it gets closer. 📧 Join our Mailing List: If you aren’t on our mailing list yet, you can sign up to make sure you get notified when our episode is launched and when we launch new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. 🌻 Check it out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. ************************************************************** 📧 Join our Mailing List - Don't miss a single episode. YouTube may not always notify you when we upload new videos - even if you are a faithful subscriber. When you join our mailing list, you'll always receive an email when we upload new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

The monsoonal rains continue to bless our summer here in the mountains of SW Colorado. The gardens are thriving from regular moisture and we couldn’t have picked a better summer to stay home and nest. Aside from working on the house, the van, and the road, we make sure to get out in Nature and enjoy this stunning place we call home. Come along with us as we explore what the rains have brought to the high country - lots and lots of mushrooms! And if you’re interested in an off-grid, self-sustaining lifestyle like ours, check out the resources we’ve put together for you on our website. You’ll find free downloads, and videos, as well as low-cost resources such as our book, and online course. 🌻 Check it out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. ************************************************************** 📧 Join our Mailing List - Don't miss a single episode. YouTube may not always notify you when we upload new videos - even if you are a faithful subscriber. When you join our mailing list, you'll always receive an email when we upload new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 02:09 Sprouting yams for the indoor garden 02:38 Starting with a healthy breakfast 04:00 Hummingbirds 04:21 Fixing our road 05:33 Resources for off-grid living https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 06:23 Heading for mountains 07:45 Curtains for our van cockpit 09:24 Hiking through the mushrooms 11:15 Thanks for watching HELPFUL VIDEO SERIES DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

The rains are soaking our off-grid home and our new outdoor gardens. It is the best of the Northwest and Southwest all rolled into one. Join us this week as we show you how we secure healthy and beautiful food. We’ll take you to a biodynamic farm booth at our local farmer’s market and give you a tour of our raised-bed gardens and the veggies growing there. We only have a short growing season here at 7500 feet so we hope to have food growing in our indoor greywater planter before the end of the fall harvest. We have renovated our website into a one-stop resource for those of you interested in off-grid, or sustainable living. We have free downloads, free videos as well as our book, Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home, and our online video course. 🌻 Check it out here: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ Thanks for watching! We’ll see you in the next one. ************************************************************** 📧 Join our Mailing List - Don't miss a single episode. YouTube may not always notify you when we upload new videos - even if you are a faithful subscriber. When you join our mailing list, you'll always receive an email when we upload new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 01:36 Harvesting some of our leafy greens 02:05 A yummy, healthy 5-minute breakfast 04:12 Headed to the farmer’s market 05:12 Our favorite biodynamic farm 06:53 A tour of our raised-bed gardens 07:43 Protecting our garden from deer, sun, and rain 07:48 Homemade garden protection solution 14:32 Growing food in our indoor greywater garden 16:49 Visit https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 17:40 A relaxing off-grid afternoon 19:17 Finishing the Red Curry dish VIDEO SERIES OPERATION CHERRY BLOSSOMS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfR3u5Bn1ZRLJciBzyhc_KUQ WINTER OFF-GRID LIVING https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfTmgBgWyljn25w0mnXBgX4T DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y BEATIN’ IT TO BAJA SERIES 🚐 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSxvtE6HLw1ZOtP_WeeLTJC LEARN MORE ABOUT OFF-GRID AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING MAKING IT IN MEXICO SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfQefG77tQ2dZkZEwL5RFFXo OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. We'll receive one free book when you use this link to start your membership. That's no cost to you; it helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?

We’re off to the high country for some wildflower therapy. With Jessie in the back seat of our 4-wheel drive truck, we’re headed out for some rock crawling into the high country. It’s peak wildflower season and we have to get it while we can. Join us on two high alpine hikes through spectacular wildflowers. Thank you for all your love and support. We’ll see you in the next one. ************************************************************** 📧 Join our Mailing List - Don't miss a single episode. YouTube may not always notify you when we upload new videos - even if you are a faithful subscriber. When you join our mailing list, you'll always receive an email when we upload new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** VIDEO SERIES OPERATION CHERRY BLOSSOMS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfR3u5Bn1ZRLJciBzyhc_KUQ WINTER OFF-GRID LIVING https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfTmgBgWyljn25w0mnXBgX4T DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y BEATIN’ IT TO BAJA SERIES 🚐 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSxvtE6HLw1ZOtP_WeeLTJC LEARN MORE ABOUT OFF-GRID AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING MAKING IT IN MEXICO SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfQefG77tQ2dZkZEwL5RFFXo OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. When you use this link to start your membership, we'll receive one free book. That's no cost to you and it really helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm178192

This is one of the most difficult videos I’ve made. Our precious Lily-Bell passed into the Light just after sunrise on July 4th. We know that many of you have become attached to Lily and she has been a major character in our videos. We miss her terribly and want to honor her memory by telling her unusual and touching story to all of you who have been following us and have also become part of our pack. This was not only an emotional video for me to make, but brings floods of tears for me to watch. Feat not. Once the tears flow, it’s time to begin to heal by continuing the adventures that Lily loved so much. We take you to the high country where we soothe our hearts with some outdoor therapy. Thank you for all your love and support. We’ll see you in the next one. ************************************************************** 📧 Join our Mailing List - Don't miss a single episode. YouTube may not always notify you when we upload new videos - even if you are a faithful subscriber. When you join our mailing list, you'll always receive an email when we upload new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** VIDEO SERIES OPERATION CHERRY BLOSSOMS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfR3u5Bn1ZRLJciBzyhc_KUQ WINTER OFF-GRID LIVING https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfTmgBgWyljn25w0mnXBgX4T DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y BEATIN’ IT TO BAJA SERIES 🚐 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSxvtE6HLw1ZOtP_WeeLTJC LEARN MORE ABOUT OFF-GRID AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING MAKING IT IN MEXICO SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfQefG77tQ2dZkZEwL5RFFXo OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. When you use this link to start your membership, we'll receive one free book. That's no cost to you and it really helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm178192************************************************************** 📧 Join our Mailing List - Don't miss a single episode. YouTube may not always notify you when we upload new videos - even if you are a faithful subscriber. When you join our mailing list, you'll always receive an email when we upload new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** VIDEO SERIES OPERATION CHERRY BLOSSOMS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfR3u5Bn1ZRLJciBzyhc_KUQ WINTER OFF-GRID LIVING https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfTmgBgWyljn25w0mnXBgX4T DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y BEATIN’ IT TO BAJA SERIES 🚐 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSxvtE6HLw1ZOtP_WeeLTJC LEARN MORE ABOUT OFF-GRID AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING MAKING IT IN MEXICO SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfQefG77tQ2dZkZEwL5RFFXo OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel!

In this week's video, we’re taking you along as we fire mitigate our property. We’ve enlisted the services of Tangled Oak Fire Mitigation to help us clear away laddering fuels and remove unhealthy trees blocking the sunlight on our road. You’re going to learn a ton about fire mitigation and how it can be done with consciousness around creating healthier forests for us and the wild critters with which we share this beautiful land. You’ll meet Pete, owner, and operator of Tangled Oak FM who is highly knowledgable, and just so happens to be my (Kristina) brother. Come along and witness the transformation of our road and land right before your eyes. Live in the Durango area and want to talk to Pete about fire mitigation for your property? Give him a call: Tangled Oak Fire Mitigation, LLC TangledOakFM@Outlook.com 970-759-0753 We hope you are having a wonderful, safe, and fun summer! See you in the next one. ************************************************************** 📧 Join our Mailing List - Don't miss a single episode. YouTube may not always notify you when we upload new videos - even if you are a faithful subscriber. When you join our mailing list, you'll always receive an email when we upload new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** VIDEO SERIES OPERATION CHERRY BLOSSOMS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfR3u5Bn1ZRLJciBzyhc_KUQ WINTER OFF-GRID LIVING https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfTmgBgWyljn25w0mnXBgX4T DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y BEATIN’ IT TO BAJA SERIES 🚐 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSxvtE6HLw1ZOtP_WeeLTJC LEARN MORE ABOUT OFF-GRID AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING MAKING IT IN MEXICO SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfQefG77tQ2dZkZEwL5RFFXo OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. When you use this link to start your membership, we'll receive one free book. That's no cost to you and it really helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm178192

This week’s video is different than our other videos. During our recent travels, we started having some perplexing issues with Clarity, our RAM ProMaster van. Somewhere near Gettysburg, Matt plugged in his Blue Driver Scan tool and determined that he needed to change the spark plugs and coils. A search on YouTube for a video on performing this maintenance proved discouraging. Matt learned enough to get the job done, but it took him a lot of time and frustration. So, we decided that we’d make a How-To video on changing the spark plugs and coils in an effort to help others avoid the experience Matt had. If you don’t have a Ram Promaster van and don’t care about changing the spark plugs - no worries. Next week we’ll be back with more summer off-grid living, growing a Square Foot Garden, and whatever else happens in our lives. We hope you are having a wonderful, safe, and fun summer! See you in the next one. ************************************************************** 📧 Join our Mailing List - Don't miss a single episode. YouTube may not always notify you when we upload new videos - even if you are a faithful subscriber. When you join our mailing list, you'll always receive an email when we upload new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** VIDEO SERIES OPERATION CHERRY BLOSSOMS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfR3u5Bn1ZRLJciBzyhc_KUQ WINTER OFF-GRID LIVING https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfTmgBgWyljn25w0mnXBgX4T DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y BEATIN’ IT TO BAJA SERIES 🚐 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSxvtE6HLw1ZOtP_WeeLTJC LEARN MORE ABOUT OFF-GRID AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING MAKING IT IN MEXICO SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfQefG77tQ2dZkZEwL5RFFXo OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. When you use this link to start your membership, we'll receive one free book. That's no cost to you and it really helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm178192

We are back from our springtime travels and now it’s time to face the music. Over the past year, the voles, moles, and other critters have destroyed the garden and front yard that we had spent the last several years creating. This year, we decided to stay home, rebuild the yard and give Square Foot Gardening a try in order to start growing our own veggies. Follow our journey over several weeks as we wrestle the weeds out of the ground and set up defenses for our new raised bed gardens. Kristina designs and sews sun and deer protection for the raised beds and Matt tackles digging out all the weeds from our patio pavers, and then re-sanding and sealing them. Stay tuned for more homestead garden and home projects as well as outdoor adventures this summer at our off-grid home in the mountains of Colorado. ************************************************************** 📧 Join our Mailing List - Don't miss a single episode. YouTube may not always notify you when we upload new videos - even if you are a faithful subscriber. When you join our mailing list, you'll always receive an email when we upload new videos. https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/video-blog 💻 Online Video Course: Designing You Sustainable Home 101 https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/ 📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book 🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist: https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials ************************************************************** VIDEO SERIES OPERATION CHERRY BLOSSOMS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfR3u5Bn1ZRLJciBzyhc_KUQ WINTER OFF-GRID LIVING https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfTmgBgWyljn25w0mnXBgX4T DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE HOME YOU’LL LOVE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSW9xf2nCDtUzov8V968K7Y BEATIN’ IT TO BAJA SERIES 🚐 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfSxvtE6HLw1ZOtP_WeeLTJC LEARN MORE ABOUT OFF-GRID AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING MAKING IT IN MEXICO SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfQefG77tQ2dZkZEwL5RFFXo OUR SUSTAINABLE VAN BUILD SERIES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfS_Qy_vUgFUgtXIA73_ikL7 LIKE THE MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS? Check out Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/didrdw/ When you sign up for a membership, our channel gets one free month. It's a great way to support our channel! HELP US SUPPORT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS Use the link below to start your membership to Libro.fm, where you can download audiobooks and still support local bookshops. When you use this link to start your membership, we'll receive one free book. That's no cost to you and it really helps support our travels and the videos we make along the way. That's a win-win if you ask us. http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm178192