This is more impressive and commendable than any of the "youtube famous" house tours. This is something you can be genuinely proud of.

“I’m still not a rich man.” After five years, your well-being is far more richer than most in the industrialized world. Jolly good show mate!

You said near the end of the video: "I didn't start a rich man, and I'm still not a rich man." I humbly beg to differ: you are rich in intelligence and have a rich imagination. You are also rich in that you have a partner in this world. What you have built together is incredible. I have much admiration for you both! Cheers

What struck me first was your humility. Then it was your absolute genius and intelligence. Then it was your ability to get so much done in five years, (which most people wouldn't accomplish in twenty)! I am still gobsmacked and in awe that you have managed to do so much in so little time! Please tell me - when exactly do you get time to sleep and do you have any down time to relax!? My goodness! You must work around-the-clock to accomplish so much! You have shown many of us that what most people would regard as impossible, is actually possible. I commend you and I please ask you to keep posting for us all, so we can learn from you and to also inspire us to do better. You a legend my friend and I would love to see your place one day and lend a hand if I am able. I am from Wales originally, so it would be my back yard that I would be coming home to. Would be an honour and a pleasure to help and to learn from you! Serious offer by the way so just let me know! I'll send my hubby round to help you too as he would love to learn from you. Warmest wishes and every hope for your future success!

Just found this channel - Son, you are a damn rocket scientist; I'm 65 years old and extremely impressed with your ambition and skill - well done.

Thank you for showing us your lovely, one-of-a-kind, hand-built homestead. You are a true craftsman! As humble as you are intelligent. Bravo, my friend!

There are things a Man is meant to do, you have certainly accomplished things. Well done sir!

This man is an inspiration without being preachy or cheesy.

"So this is my personal hydroelectric plant, which i've built using only hand tools and some garbage i found in the woods" Dude's a master lol

I remember when I watched you building this and now after five years you’ve done amazing, this is my dream to do this and I hope I get the chance to do this before I die, well done dude 👍👊

Comment from Queensland, Australia. Kris (and Dot) are the types of self-reliant, self-motivated pioneering spirits that enhance the human race. His industry, focus and determination to make something is beautiful to watch. I can only only hope that they are happy together and take pleasure in his (their) accomplishments. Make no error it is hard work and the rewards are coming. Well done.

As a contractor with 35 years of experience I want you to know how impressed I am with your abilities and craftsmanship. You are a very intelligent and gifted young man. I was floored with with your ability.

The fact that you've done most of this on your own is incredible.

Love your videos! I'd say you are a rich man, rich in skills and quality of life. Can only dream of what you've achieved. Love all the projects especially the micro-hydro, workshops, and band mill! Looking forward to more vids on the barn. I have Welsh ancestry so love seeing the Welsh county side as I am an NZer living in Aussie. My folks used to have a small 20 Acre block back in NZ, the joys of splitting wood nothing beats it :). Thanks for sharing some of your life, much appreciated!

I don't think yall even truly understand just how IMPRESSIVE this is!!!! You sir are a Legend.

I feel as though I was with you through the whole journey, I'm about to hit a five year mark myself. Unfortunately, or fortunately as it were, mine is five years cancer free. You know the thing that sucked the most going through chemo/radiation is that you are always tired but rarely sleepy. As a consequence, just making it through the day can be pure torture. I have no words to convey how valuable your videos were to help me get through a ridiculously bad time. I very much enjoyed and looked forward to your videos. So congrats and thanks mate for your work through the years!!!

Its absolutely insane how one man can just build a whole ass functioning compound all by himself, the expertise and effort needed is just insane

Your micro-hydro set-up is wonderful. And I love that your workshop is bigger and more elaborate than your house. :)

What a delightful, ambitious young man. You could, easily, offer classes to others of likemind! Thank you for sharing!

To see a man, take it back to the simpler things in life, is so refreshing to see. This man could fill his day with meaningful things. Building another room, cultivating his garden, constructing a workshop. AND ALL BY HIMSELF. You my friend are an inspiration for what I believe we need back in today's day and age

" I'm not a rich man " - riches aren't measured in coins, they are measured by the value you put into yourself, your work, your craftsmanship and your love for nature. God has blessed you with immeasurable riches!

Watching through this video the whole project just gets better and better and more and more impressive. Kris can feel extremely proud of his achievements. I wish I had his talents.

I couldn’t explain how amazing all this is. To be able to look back on all you’ve built when your older and to be able to live and enjoy it all with somebody, literally living the dream.

You’re a rockstar, dude. People dream of this stuff, and you’re living it.

I have always fantasized about living like this. The house looks very easy to sleep in. I’d love to drink hot tea and watch rain hit the window. Incredible craftsmanship

If ever I'm stuck on a desert island I want this guy with me. Excellent video and well done.👍👍👍

This is wonderful. I am lying sick in bed and thoroughly enjoyed stumbling across this. Thank you for sharing, Kris. Truly amazing!

This is beyond amazing. You’re living life to the best of nature’s capability, while I’m out here learning Tik Tok dances. I’m gonna rethink my life. Thank you for the video.

The ability of this man is beyond anyone I've ever seen. If the world gonna end, the only survivor will be him

You are truly entitled to be proud of your achievements, they are immense. You’ve taken advantage of your location and created a sustainable and comfortable life for yourself and partner that many would envy.

I first watch you a few years ago when you had only just started and were talking about the cob round house you built. You’ve done so much since then! You’re a superb craftsman and I wish you continued success with your hydro business 🙂

I honestly believe deep down inside all of us want and desire to live this way. This is how life is supposed to be lived. In peace. Blessings be with you!

My God you get younger by the day - the benefits of physical labour and self determination. A modern day John Seymour. Power to your elbow - you are a credit to humanity.

I'm sure this heals the mental I plan on living off grid praying it into existence

I actually feel love for you as a person as I watch this! You are so intelligent, clever, ambitious and humble! Amazing! May God Bless you and your loved ones!

This literally impresses me 100x more than billionaire this is literally a breath of fresh air

I'll never understand a person who would thumbs down a video like this. Pure enjoyment to see your handy work. glad it came up in my feed.

One of the most beautiful houses ever. Your skills & tenacity are astounding. Thank you for posting.

Thanks for the inspiration , I've stepped up my carpentry game even after 35 years , you've managed to help me ..I really appreciate your show. Matthew , Oregon, USA

"Simple as that!" This is mind blowing and dude is so humble he doesn't even realize that he is a genius and an incredibly hard worker!

'Living the dream' is a phrase oft used to describe opulent, wasteful living. This is much closer to the mark for me. Amazing job, I can see how proud you are, and you really should be.

I am so impressed with these wonderful buildings you’ve created, the technology you’ve incorporated to live off grid - just everything! The house is quite charming - and your new workshop is indeed quite dreamy! All the best to you.

Спасибо за видео. Вы возвращаете в веру в человечество. Смотрела на одном дыхании. Как путешествие в машине времени . Кто не смотрел, всем приятного просмотра. Очень интересно и полезно.

Kris is the kind of man that having just one conversation with him will change your entire life and make you become who you want to be. Very impressive and admirable work.

At first I was thinking - "wow, impressive building", and then he gets to his shed, then the hydroelectric generator, then the workshop, greenhouse, it just keeps getting more and more impressive. Oh, and btw, 'here's the sawmill I made to mill all my wood', haha! Extremely nicely done. You've got a huge amount of skill and drive. Enjoy your life!

Greetings to Mr Chris, I've grown up in a farm myself and I will go back to that lifestyle anyday. I truly admire u and yr skill for a young man the education & self propelled intellect in building yr fortress is truly remarkable it takes a lot of patience and skill to do what u have done I admire u and yr works I Pray the good Lord will sustain u and yr partner in much blessings safety & above all wit great health keep up yr great works yr channel & videos are extremely education and blissful to view God bless u guys. always.

When a video starts with “I thought that it’d be nice to show all the things I have built…” yk its worth it.

Sir, I have absolutely no idea how I can be proud of a complete stranger, yet I am proud of you & ALL of your accomplishments. You are the epitome of DIY (do it yourself)....what you have created is just AWESOME!!!! 👍

There's something about this guy's voice that is so relaxing and easy to listen to.

Small family living sustainably for 5 years with the house you built yourself, with a lovely and humorous presentation, wishing your family life to always be strong and peaceful.

It's not to often I'm so impressed that I'm literally blown away, but you are such a multi-talented remarkable man. Thank you for sharing this. Wow

"Oh, yeah. I forgot to mention that after I built all these amazing structures all over my land; built a sawmill; put up a mile of fencing; built a 500-meter long road with quarry stone; installed a hydro-electric power system for everything, I realized I had some spare time on my hands and planted 2,500 trees." Ah, to be a young man again with an imaginative mind and a strong body to make it all happen. Well done, lad. You are an inspiration to us all, especially to those of us whose left hand has always held a hammer and the right one a sharp saw. Beautiful job and lovely presentation. Cheers!

Dudes skills are off the charts. The buildings look whimsical and beautiful

Never heard of this channel and didn't know what to expect. But after watching this video, damn, color me impressed. From the hydro electric, to the workshop, to the greenhouse, and the shower. A lot of ingenuity, a lot of planning, a lot of patience, and a hella lot of skills. Hats off to you my friend, appreciate you showcasing your work, can't wait to see more...

Dude's a genius. Much respect for all he's done. Love from America.

"not a rich man" he says, perhaps not monetarily, but I'm sure he knows how wealthy he actually is to be his own self made man, family, and have what he's made. So impressive and skilled.

I'm jealous of anyone seeing this for the first time and has all those build videos to now watch!

Thank you Kris & Dot for showing us your home. You are are a very talented man who has put his mind to make something & you have achieved a miracle in 5 years so you obviously have put the work in . I also am an old lady but love to see what talents other people have .wish you success in everything & love. cheers joan

You sir, are an artist ! And an architect ! And an engineer ! I don't think I've seen one sunny day out there. I like the no-till I use free clean brown cardboard and hay( not straw) mulch to to protect and feed the microbes and worms and build the soil. There's a company called HOME BIO GAS that makes a digester that turns your kitchen scraps and manure into cooking gas. It less than 900.00 us for the small size. Makes up to 2 hrs of cooking gas a day. Good show !

A nice reminder of all the effort and planning that went into the last 5 years, Kris - you're looking more relaxed and confident than I've ever seen you.

i think you've cracked stress free living, still in the rat race myself , but now i'm older i can really appreciate how you live, i think it looks fantastic well done fella

Having watched the greenhouse and wood workshop videos, I feel I have ownership rights of a sort. Still, this video series needs to be saved. I’m in incredible awe of everything you’ve done.

Omg I’m from the untied states and I’m blown away. What skills ??? That’s a gift to know how to build. I am confused that there is a tub inside but you chose to go out of the home for the toilet ? You must not have very cold weather there. I’d want a full indoor bathroom but that’s because it’s what I’m used to having. I’m so impressed by what you’ve accomplished and being so young. Congratulations !!!!! Can’t wait to see what else you’re going to make.

It's almost seems as if this man doesn't even have the word "procrastinate" in his vocabulary... the most impressive thing i've seen in my life thus far! Edit: Spelling

This is my dream in life. Once my son is old enough to live on his own I'm gonna sell everything and head to the mountains. I'm already harvesting and canning 90% of my meat and 50% of my vegetables. This is truly inspiring

Wow! You are living the dream for sure. You have built something unique. Stunning! No more rat race for you ❤I wish you much happiness and good health. You are already rich😊❤

Love this. Especially the attention to details like making window aisles look like trees. ❤

A humble guy with incredible talent! Very refreshing in this crazy world.

Well done. This definitely feels like a more human way to live.

Respect. Your an inspiration for all who wish to make themselves a life. Blessings from paisley Scotland. 😎

Thanks for running through this. It must have taken an incredible amount of determined effort from you and your other half which is so admirable! More power to you!

Gosh, this guy has done more in 5 years than most do in a lifetime!

Incredible I wish we could all live like this again instead of just feeling like a worthless cog in a giant machine. Just amazing and totally inspiring stuff.

You are such an inspiration! I am blown away by your talent and ability to creata all this by yourself! Hats off to you!

I’ve not long been a subscriber, but regret not seeing your videos sooner! Well done on all your hard work- I love the reciprocal roof construction of your home and workshop especially. I was mesmerised by the recent sawing vids as well- some great honest work with impressive results. I didn’t realise how much could be saved given the current timber prices. Be proud of all you’ve made- there need to be more honest, modest people like you who genuinely inspire those who believe in some more earthly & honest ways of living. Cheers to you and your knowledge, and your decision to share with us.

This is paradise living where nature shines in all of its glory. I am not there in person but by just looking and listening I feel such peace. Imagine no noise of city cars, buses, trains, people, and aircraft taking off. No GMO food to eat and no chlorinated water. I love it, love it, love it. I hope one day I can experience that kind of peace here on earth.

All I can say is that I am totally impressed. The world needs more young men like yourself.

i could not possibly be more impressed, but I’m in awe that you were brave enough to do it. fantastic!

Not only does the woodwork look sturdy, but it looks incredibly stylish and unique as well!

I'm really blown away by how much you've accomplished within just 5 years. And it comes from a contractor/carpenter I've been for 14 years. Another thing that blows me away is your modesty. You are a truly inspiring human being!

Only four minutes in but it’s good to see a young man with this kind of spirit. I hope he inspires a movement because we need many more like him.

You are an amazing young man! WELL DONE 🙌🙏

Truly incredible! I have no words. It takes so much skill and dedication to learn how to do all this as you go. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Thank god there are people like yourself, who can show us, what is achievable, with some dedication and hard work .. very inspiring

As someone who doesn’t necessarily care for the whole “survival” “off the grid” lifestyle. This is impressive as hell. Good work brotha

Can't beleive I found this gem of a channel.

1 minute into this video and I'm thinking I'm so envious! well done!😁👋👋

So humble and kind hearted when you said "They need facilities, so I built them a shower, compost toilet, and other utilities." Is there anything you can't do?

You walked inside and I damn near cried from how bad I realized that this is truly what I want in life. Congratulations

This guy completed one of the ultimate quests of life.

What a clever lad, God bless you

As someone who can't even put up a shelf, my chin is on the floor at your level of knowledge and skills! And just casually topping it off with "and here are the two and half thousand trees I've planted". My mind feels blown! 😆

This is so impressive

We are so impressed with your style and all the building you have done. Love it!

I think I remember watching the original video years ago. This is awesome. Glad you're still doing well.

you're an absolute genius, this is what living is all about!!!!!

A. You’re a genius. B. You’re living the dream. C. I’m totally jealous of what you’ve done and what you have. What you’ve done is nothing short of totally amazing…well done and you’ve given me something to aspire to.

BRAVO!!! Living your best life♡♡♡ Good for you and your partner! Totally inspiring! Wish I was 20yrs younger!

I remember watching you buil your home years ago. And just watched you 1500w water wheel video. Inspiration 👍🏻

I'm an older lady now. I didn't realize that what you've built is exactly what my life has needed all these years of living on the grid. Looking at your video has been therapeutic for me to say the very least. If I could turn back the hands of time...what you have is what I'd pray for. What a beautiful, peaceful, blessing.🙏🏾