The kids learned their lesson without being yelled at and belittled. A little talk mixed in with some humor...Perfect!👍 Dont we all wish our parents handled things like that with us! Ha. 😁

If someone had told me a year ago, that I would, as a 60 year old man, be avidly waiting every week, to watch a couple I don't know, build their home. I would have gone....yeah right!!! But here I am, week after week waiting to watch, from beginning to end. I love watching you guys, watching your family grow, learning new things. Laughing with you and being amazed with your efforts and journey. Thank you so much for sharing your dream....cheers from the UK.

I noticed your flag at half staff . We honor our fallen .

I always enjoy the fact that you all LIKE each other not just LOVE each other. Your family seems to be kind and you simply are happy being around each other. Families are hard sometimes and you make it look easy

That was a good demonstration of proper parenting as you explained the problem to the kids.

Even if the boys might not have completely understood their father’s explanation they will always remember his kindness and compassion.

A show with adorable kids, beautiful scenery, witty banter, farm animal pets and the hardest working couple on UKposts, what’s not to like! I hope you never stop building and never stop having fun.

I feel a little strange saying this, but I think I could pick Leon out in a crowd. What a cool sheep.

My dad was an electrician for like 40 years and I remember him explaining stuff to me like you did at the beginning. I was like uhhh… what? 😂

Leon looked like he was about to cry when Erin told him he couldn't live under the deck.

I feel like I am going to really miss Chuck for y'all once that nice little guy passes along. Such a good dog. I love how he lays down wherever you all are.

If this had happened to me when I was a kid, I'd still be smarting from the switch, as well as from the distress of having been shunned and shamed by my unenlightened teenaged parents. You guys, by contrast, turned what could have been a painful memory into a beautiful teaching moment. Way to go. Way to represent. Thank you.

Where to begin; This video was one of, if not the best YT video of a family homestead that I've ever watched. I subscribe to over 70 channels and with some I slide past parts of the video because of boredom with what they are showing or because it is so repetitive. I watch your installments from beginning to end every time. This one was so beautifully put together. It was touching, funny, loving, warmly felt, educational, inspirational and just so cute at times. I could go on and on. Oh, and now I know what I need to give my son in his tool box from Dad when he leaves home. A pare of channel locks and a hammer. Thats it! No set of wrenches or other tools. Well, maybe a tape measure too.

Something to consider - a snow slide coming off that roof and taking out the mrcool unit.

I love how you taught your boys a "lesson" while teaching them how to fix a problem. You two are an inspiration with your patience and love for your kids !! God Bless !

It's funny... I sometimes catch myself thinking, "man, I love this show" (like it's a show on TV!). Erin, thanks to your fantastic shooting and editing, 'a couple of people's vlog' has become a polished production. GREAT work. It's always a joy to watch you guys do your thing.

I love that Josh gave a detailed explanation on how the pressure tank works. That’s a good dad.

4:28 - that's how you teach your children well. Nice job, dad.

You two are always amazing. You took a moment that would usually be reserved for punishment and made it a teaching moment. I so remember when I was young and I'd get a spanking for something and I distinctly remember thinking, why don't they just talk to me. I'm smart enough. You are teaching your kids love and compassion. My oh my could the world use a dose of that right now. Erin, your vids just have a "touch" to them that never disappoints.

Thank you for honoring our service men and women. Greatly appreciated.

Just think of the wealth of technical and mechanical knowledge and skill those kids will have and use throughout life. Such great parents you two are!

A couple dreaming of being debt free, come up with a plan that fills them with glee. They will buy some land and live off-grid, even if their phones they must first get rid. Some family members thought they were mad, but these guys will build a cool country pad. With debts paid off they headed out in search, for that unicorn place for their family to perch. Seventy three acres of land with great views, local minister hoped it was five more for the pews. Sorry padre they have nothing to confess, this close-knit family are doing what’s best. A new chapter for this tribe begins, and working hard is never a sin. Their plan will involve first making a mess, and Sundays won’t be a day of rest. With children, pets and temporary accommodation, others might be filled with much trepidation. But these guys display such enviable motivation, full of love, energy and self-determination. Fresh water and sceptic were first on the list, hurry up Josh otherwise Erin will be...well you get the gist. From one task to another they often flit, rarely do they have the time to idly sit. Erin and Josh are like yin and yang, with their three kids they make one hell of a gang. No time to transition to their new space, the RV served only to give them grace. Thankfully this family love the outdoors, and knows the importance of an occasional pause. Viewers get to watch this family and home grow, whatever the weather, come rain, sleet or snow. Cash is king and debt-free is their dream, even discounted shipping will make Erin beam. Josh worked as an electrician to bring in the coin, and Erin works the farm to produce the loin. Two long hours he drove to work and back, But Josh still had energy for a joke to crack. Keeping up with Erin’s humor isn’t always easy, but another muffin in Josh’s tummy he can squeezy. With solar panels up and trenches dug, there is always time to share a loving hug. Their sense of achievement is clear for all to see, lucky for Josh he once got down on bended knee. Joking and teasing may be part of the entertainment, just as important as the farm is to their sustainment. Both Erin and Josh have a competitive nature, yet despite long days always find time to nurture. Cattle to feed and children to home school, Josh dig’s a big hole out back and jokes “it’s a pool!” Concrete is poured and pillars are raised, Erin is always there to give proud praise. Videos of their progress provide all the proof, even a clip of poor Josh straddling that pitched roof. Digging ditches and hands covered in black soot, Erin wearing boots helps avoids another nail in the foot! Riding quads or swimming in rivers, this ‘Wonderful’ channel really delivers. Helmets on with kids strapped in the back, these guys zoom down a leaf covered track. Josh at the wheel with Erin at his side, across the ground the Kawasaki does glide. Screaming with excitement as they go fast, their kids are happy and having a blast. There are more beating hearts including the hogs, a variety of cattle, cats, as well as some dogs. Apparently old Chucky loves a slice of jerky, but he’s hanging out for Thanksgiving and some turkey. Then there is Frank’s from ‘The Men in Black’, his job is to get ‘The Light of Zartha’ back. Caring for their animals is par for the course, maybe one day they’ll build stables for a horse. A horse can be useful and a backup for the tractor, the propane heater was backup heating for thier nuclear reactor. The power house is huge and full of tech toys, it could also be a spare room for bad little boys...Josh. They aren’t carpenters or dry waller’s so they say, and sometimes their jobs aren’t completed that day. But progress they make and the house is looking shmick, built out of wood glass and metal, with no sign of a brick. They started out filming with just a cheap phone, uploading progress each week of their forever home. Editing content videos takes up a lot of time, from those early clips, they are now sublime. From amateur to professional video bell, I’ll steal Josh’s words and say to Erin, “good girl”. “Don’t patronise me” as Erin has been heard to say, well heck girl...those Wonderful videos get better each day!

Well done.... Thank you for allowing us to be part of your family.....

Gotta love that rain keeping everything nice and green no wild fires and can imagine the music that roof makes in a downpour

Both the boys used that pressure switch as a step stool.... I could tell they were sharing the guilt like my two brothers and I used to when my dad would ask who left the TV on. They grow up fast!

A valuable lesson for the boys nice one Josh explained bang on like a dad

Your construction and video skills are second to none. Your parenting skill off the scale. I agree with Scott Hay on all he said. You could run courses on relating positively with your children.

Erin, your videography has moved to being a masterpiece of all of your videos. Some of your shots are exhilarating and others reflect so much of the beauty around you. Some just are so stunning that they take my breath away. But, the "masterpiece " is how you integrate them into your video. So professionally done.

another goal fulfilled ... each step they take is growth as a couple and as a family ... You have all our entire admiration ... I love you guys... Cheers from Argentina 🇦🇷👋

Looking great guys ! The closed in look is excellent (cant wait to see the stone work)...glad to see Leon handling some of the inspection load for Chuck ;-)

I love that Josh had the boys in the power house with him when he was repairing the ooops, and the fact that the boys were watching closely to what he was doing is awesome...just mark it as part of the homeschooling under Industrial/Technology. Your kids always seem ready to pitch in and help, even Miss Ellie the Egg Queen does her part. Your family is amazing!

The mini split outside unit can not be under the porch and not exposed to open air to relieve heat without effecting drastically the efficiency of the unit. It would be preferable to place it outside the porch area. We are A/C contractors and just trying to help. Admire your expertise especially in the electrical and solar. I’m and we are envious, and desire to mention how well you both have done on the build. Those who have never done anything to this level do not fully understand the grand scale to which you both have accomplished. Your greatest accomplishment is your family with happy well adjusted children. Bravo…. My wife is past but our legacy of great people is the best of life, I’m confident yours will be also.

Ok, some award winning shots of the sunrise in this video. Very nice!

Erin: your camera work keeps improving each episode... good job.

Wow, watching you describe what you wanted to Carter and then throwing hm the keys to the 4x4 with him driving it off, really brought home how long I have been watching your channel!!! It been a few years, at least. Watching your kids growing up is amazing.

"Life is full of 'lessons' they're only mistakes... if you didn't learn from them" Me- To my kids all the time.

Watching your family interact so well, is a welcome distraction from my reality. You two are fearless in the projects you undertake, the most important being your children!

Almost there! You’ll be as snug as a bug in a rug this winter…and getting in and out will be easy peasy. It’s just amazing to realise how far you’ve come… there aren’t many folk who could do what you’ve done…and all with good humour!

That grey cat is one of the nicest cat i have ever seen, such a beauty!!

Leon!!! He is sooo very special!! Erin, your videography in this episode is the best yet!!! You could do an hour show alone with all the extra rolls and the wonderful music you do!

Once again you hit a homerun! Your style of raising your children is excellent. Your content, spot on and your editing/music is top notch!

I always watch Josh do electric. Thank you Wild Wonderful Off Grid.💜🖤

Swear I would die for this family!! And I'm not even joking never has a family I have never met and most likely never will had such a positive impact on my life! You guys are great and I wish you nothing but love and happiness til the end of our days

Love the way that you turned one of the boys mistake into a teachable moment instead of chastising them. Amazing parenting skills and they will remember this moment when they have children of their own. I love Leon, he is more like a family member than a animal and is so adorable. Your videos are amazing and the footage of the kids, animals and scenery really make them so much more enjoyable. Great job guys.

Some handy to have a Master Electrician at home. He works in the highest degrees of his profession Congratulations Josh !

Love to see the amazing parenting. No yelling, just lessons learned! And the respect shown towards each other is admirable! Plus, you guys are living my absolute dream, building that beautiful home!

Dad to the rescue! LEON! He is so sweet. Your boys will take everything they learn from your skills and use it themselves one day. Great life long lessons.

I'm 62 and love this channel. From Denton, Texas

Love it…even noticed the flag at half mass…I know your boys help y’all and I’m sure you show them things all the time but loved how you had them out there teaching them…awesome video again

Josh is just happy he finally gets to use his channel locks on a project again 😂

Your family is so great, your little girl reminds me of mine!! I had six!! I miss those days when they were young! Enjoy them always 😊

Your kids are such good kids. He/they had a thoughtless moment. I sure had my share when I was a kid. I raised a daughter as a single kid. I told her so many times, "No I am not going to punish you. Don't worry about it. You just did not think it through. You meant well and you feel horrible about what happened. You learned your lesson. I am just happy you did not get hurt. You will never make this mistake again, right?" I particularly enjoyed how genuinely interested your two boys were in what you were doing, and how they just sucked all that knowledge in. It is like they just inhaled it. It was really fun for me to watch Josh explain how that switch works to those two young men.

Awesome way to turn it into a teachable moment, these are the lessons that kick in aw we get older, trust me, my grandfather gave me plenty of these and I am forever grateful

every day, I'm in too much love for this family, their life project and the happiness life.

Thank you for catching that sunrise. It was so beautiful!

Love your videos. Not only to watch the building of your house, but your on-camera banter, great kids, but you have the best B-roll ever. Kudos to the cinematographer!

OMG, Leon and Chuck ALWAYS makes my day!!!!!! ❤💜

Love your house. I've been watching sense your first video. Great job.

Erin's editing skills are LEGIT! Well done! the changeovers are getting real awesome!!! Such a skill!

Great teaching moment .Well done Dad ,that is your job now. i am doing the same with my 40 year old daughter, because if i croak she needs to know how to keep our homestead going. i never miss a vid because i admire your wife so much and you are easily the most useful electrician i have ever seen

"It's no big deal." Especially with Chuck's help... ;-)

I can't help it if I've said this, before but you guys are fantastic parents. I absolutely love your videography!!

Leon is my favorite! He goes wherever he wants to like a dude with an attitude. Hey Erin, maybe you can put together a collage of just Leon moments.

I look forward to every video that you all upload. Thanks for being an Awesome family & sharing your journey with us.

The Weather is definitely not on your side lately guys!!! But you are doing an absolutely fantastic job on the house😎 And your banter doubles me over every time 😂

Love the way you handled the kids big goof. Time to keep a stool in the power house.

your entry stairs just the correct size, love them. Good job fixing your water leak and your boys got a class from you on repair.

Another great video. I wanted to ad that I love the flag at half mast @13:43 . It's awesome that you folks represent what this country is all about. Not only the best channel on You Tube, but the best stuff on any platform.

Lmao "I'd really like to keep the ball rolling on the whole showering inside thing". I love the way Josh took the time to explain how the mechanism works to the boys, solid parenting moment right there. Wow the weather changes on a dime there doesn't it.

Great parenting style to turn this in to a teaching moment.

Your children are going to learn so much from you both while they grow up. Having a father like Josh that knows so many different things and if he doesn’t know something he will find out how it’s done. That’s awesome! Having a mom that gets in and helps her husband and learns different things will show your children that women can do anything they put their mind to. Children watch and listen to more than we think they do and you are raising your children right because you talk to them and show them how to do things. My dad is one of those men that knows a lot and he showed me and my brother so many different things growing up. I still call him when something breaks. 😂 Stay safe God Bless🙏🏻

The way you teach your kids is awesome. I can see their futures. You are raising better men. Salute to both of you!

I was waiting on this episode with great anticipation and overwhelming excitement…keep up the great wrk guys…sendinglove and support from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 🇹🇹

Leon, always good for comic relief...

As a hvacr tech it was heart warming hearing you say we're moving the mini split. Don't forget to wash the filters and rise the coils.

Not a big deal when something breaks as long as Josh is around to repair it. Very skilled man. It’s definitely a plus to show the boys how to fix problems.

Gandhi is quoted as saying “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”. I believe this can be applied to the greatness of a family. When we see how the animals are at your home Leon, Chuckie, the chickens, turkeys, Frank, and the others you clearly have a home ruled by love and compassion. The animals display such trust and comfort with you and your children, they are a clear reflection of their environment. Whether it is Leon photobombing, the turkeys being lulled to sleep with readings fro Ellie, the dogs running with your boys, or the chickens not even flinching as you walk or drive by. I just wonder, since it seems so natural to your family, whether you realize how rare and special it truly is. The two of you have given your children the greatest legacy possible….happy memories.

It is absolutely amazing to watch you guys work together and to teach the boys a very valuable lesson. There are so many parents out there nowadays that would result to screaming and yelling. Instead, you guys do it right and teach them how to fix their mistake. That is becoming a lost art of teaching kids with hands on. It is always such a relaxing, interesting, and learning watch to watch you guys build this dream house. Keep up the awesome work.

You should win a UKposts visual award. Your camera work and edit is some of the best.

Erin your photographic skills have reached wonderful levels of success. The capture of light… color…. Depth of field and subject focus are some of the best I’ve ever seen

Another great vid! And I especially wanted to let you know that, while I'm saddened over the events bringing this about, my appreciation for you and your little family has taken another giant leap in seeing your flag flying at 1/2 mast in honor of the Afghan 13! Namaste

Teaching moment.I love the way you handle this situation.............

Good work and a good lesson for the boys. Nice that you didn’t lose your cool, too.

Teaching moment, explanation, compassion, and pure love.🤙🏼

Another nice episode. It does help to have a master electrician on the project and dedicated workmates.

I love teachable moments that are handled as they should be. Huge parenting brownie points Erin and Josh!! Where are Josh’s safety glasses???

An opportuni ty to teach is should never be wasted. Hat off to you both.

Thanks for having your flag at half staff. Your videos are inspiring.

You are so blessed that your husband uses this as a teaching moment for your children. Not all dads have the gift of teaching.

Those Square D pressure switches are usually really reliable, just not designed to be stood on . Maybe a guard over it for protection and a step would be child proof 🤔

I am very happy to see the boys are learning from Dad. I know I say it every time awesome video. So love your video shots

Erin's editing skills are amazing. Good job!

the length of the refrig lines for the unit is a bid deal, check for max distance first before you set the new pad location. Having owned several of those split systems in the past I've learned that lesson. Good Luck, and keep going!

who hoo, you're getting close to finishing you two, GREAT JOB!

Josh and Erin, You taught your children how to fix their mistakes... Priceless👍

Your children are so lucky to have such wonderful parents and live in the mountains of West Virginia.

Thank you again for lowering your flag to 1/2 staff in remembering our brave soldiers who perished in Kabul Airport, I myself made it back last month a few weeks prior to the collapse :(

I wonder if the boys thought Josh was speaking Greek when he was going on about PSIs? 🤭

I think you have done a fabulous job on this beautiful home.

That pipe breaking was a good thing. It gives a learning experience and time with your boys teaching them how to fix something.