The truth about off-grid living
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- čas přidán 29. 07. 2024
- An off-grid cabin in the woods is the dream of a lot of people... but what is it really like to live in a tiny cabin with no running water and a house full of people?
How hard is it really?
Is the off-grid dream worth it?
Join me for a conversation with Chad and Naomi Maynard who sold everything and left the trappings of modern life behind to chase that dream. We'll talk about what it's really like to live off grid with no running water, kids, goats, chickens, and pets in a small cabin in the deep woods of Upper Peninsula Michigan.
Follow along on their journey on their CZcams channel- 9252 Life off Grid:
/ @9252life
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Great Video Brooke! It was great having you guys out! I hope I didn’t work Dave to hard! The girls still won’t stop talking about yuh! 😆 You have a great way of making everything come together in your videos! Thank you guys both for coming out! It’s almost warm enough out for that cookout! 😋
Thanks much it was great to hang out with you guys! Will have to do it again soon- and you guys can come to our place too :) take care!! Hi to the girls!! T, T, A, and H!
@@therealgirlinthewoods for sure!
@Rob Kuster we have plenty of water and a creek that runs right past our cabin. There was a we’ll just outside the cabin at one point right on the other side of the spot we’re trying to drive one. Just thought that having it inside the cabin would be great! We did extensive research on the property before purchasing. Although I would never tell anyone that buying land sight unseen is a good idea. We got lucky.
hahhaahahha LUGNUT
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 he’s the stare!! My boy Isaac! Aka Lugnut!
While the goat is eating his house.
It is so important for people to hear all of the things that go with a self reliant lifestyle. If anybody would say to me "I was living the lifestyle" I would correct them and say no I am working the lifestyle. It has been 30 years and we are still working the life style. It is well worth it but it is not easy. Thanks for sharing this.
yes it's WORK for sure
I said the same thing to my son. Watching this video really opened my eyes to the reality of this lifestyle, which is not a bad thing at all, just put things into perspective.
I couldn't have said it better.
Everyone chooses what they want to work for. For me it's peace.
The dog flopping over, the goat eating the house...stars of the video 🤣🤣
yeah pretty great
Me I've been living 70 percent off grid for 18 years , it has its moments but I'd never change it for anything
That’s awesome! I’ve bet you’ve learned so much in those 18 years!
Brooke, you are so sweet ! So kind and gentle interviewing this family 🧡
She really is!
They are a beautiful family an have the right attitude. I wish them the best an will support them most definitely.
Thank you!
@@Shotgun-rider he is a Karakachan.
I love the goat eat the house in the background😁
Goats like tree bark but they don’t eat everything in sight if you give them a full diet & they’re well fed.
Horses eat bark off the trees also!!
Watch my self reliance Shawn James also homestead family- uplifting. God bless you both and family ! You are going to make it!
Thank you!
You are giving your girls the greatest gift. Stay safe and warm. Thank you for sharing. I love the way you inspire others.
I appreciate realistic videos like this very much. 🥰 So many people looking for the "easy" life, and think off-grid will be "easier"... it's not! It can actually be much, much harder than the job you leave behind. And although you can "afford" to lose a week of work from a financial standpoint, in other ways you can't afford to be sick at all (who is going to chop the wood or haul the water while you're bed-ridden?) But you're working for yourself, not someone else, so all the labor and rewards from it can be MUCH more satisfying. You really can't beat the feeling of self-reliance, but make no mistake... self-reliance is hard work!! 😊
well said
Exactly! Good thing we have a soccer team of girls to get the wood for us if need be! 😆
@@9252LIFE True!! And from the looks of things, the goats will also help retrieve some firewood... so long as you don't mind using the siding of your house!! 😝
That’s awesome how y’all tried to help a new couple Off grid. I love to watch both your channels. You and Dave are the best. He’s right in saying that you need money to go off grid. Working on my off grid place almost a year including the property search. Patients is the key! Be blessed in all you do! 💙💛🙏
good luck!
We raised 3 kids off the grid in Hawaii, on our 8 acre homestead (solar & wind power)....wheww....times were rough, but WORTH IT! :) Aloha...keep up the awesome work! :)
you're a great interviewer. Really engaging.
She sure is!
Agreed. Brooke is a real natural. Very fluid conversation.
Many great points! That’s why I always show the hard stuff as well, too many people just show the fun side. And patience is key 👏
awesome thank you!
My aunt Maudy lived off grid. I loved going to her home. It was magical. I was young but I remember the joy vividly. I remember the hard work too. This video brought back awesome memories, thank you! ❤
So cool
That little girl was so cute when she said you forgot the deal.. I laughed.. Great video!!
😅
What a really sweet family, God bless you all and PS I think your goat is eating the siding on your house😳❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! Goats love our edible home! 😆
@@9252LIFE The best of luck in your new adventure, God bless you all!❤️❤️❤️
@@9252LIFE did y'all shut your page down on CZcams because when I go to the link that is provided up above it says not available any longer.
@@secondyaya no but for some reason her link doesn’t work for everyone. Here’s our link. Let me know if it works.
czcams.com/channels/xlxqU6Bz7P9dm72wmEgyFw.html
Love the goats and kids and all in a happy melange! Goats and chickens for milk and eggs, indoor pump and plenty of firewood! Heaven!
It is great that’s for sure!
The biggest thing about watching simple or off grid living is that even the hard things look comfortable when the person is enjoying the life.
Sometimes, people can start out and find that even the activities they were admiring on video is a personal chore.
I loved this!!! The goat- the girls- the brave family-peace
Great video for a great channel. Go Chad and Naomi!!!
Hey hi! Thank you! Be sure to check out more of Girl In The Woods videos! She has some awesome content and has been at some amazing places!
Loved this video. Brooke, you and Dave are so kind to help us in you tube land, but it blesses me so to see you with other families. You and Dave are true leaders.
thanks much!
If people can live off grid and thrive it certainly a blessing and truly a couple cable of anything. Its a tribute to those that have the grit to do so, for me it's a dream unachievable for me.
Great video. I don't just talk about living off grid. Instead, I live vicariously through you while living and working in the big city. :)
This is a beautiful idea. I suggest you search your hacks on CZcams to get some idea making easier ways for water or temporary ways for maintaining .
A relative once used a 1500 gal. Tank to keep some water. Then with small pump she had enough. It's watching how much use is done through the monthly filling. Of course she had a filling place , assuming septic is in. It's carry drinking water and tank was for other things. It was mostly underground set. After time she finally got regular service.
She used treatment for a couple days when needed. Then that same water tank can keep animal care easier when done with home use.
What a wonderful family! I just love their mindset, and people could absolutely learn from them when it comes to let go and follow your dream. Nothing comes easy, but the award from learning, adapting and realize you can do with less and feel so content with life! I loved this and i take it to heart what they just taught me about living your dream. Thank you Brooke for this great interview! And oh, the big dog at 8:25 OMG! That is totally me after a hard day at work! And the goat that is about to eat the house.. oh man! 😂❤️
Awesome! Definitely live your dream! Anything else is boring! 😆
nice thanks much yeah the big dog was so sweeeeet (Issac)
I have been selling owner financed land that's off grid for years. This video is spot on. Im so glad you made this to share with others.I will be forwarding this off to show people thinking about going off the grid what steps and other things to consider. great job....
Where do you sell land?
I wish I can do what they are doing. I enjoy these videos so I can live vicariously through them. Disabilities keep me from living off the grid.
Let us know if there’s anything you’d like to see! We are always looking for suggestions!!
Yes i always wanted a farm & animals but husband didn't,& i was too scared & no confidence to strike out on my own to do anything!! I wish i had done it!! Missed some good opportunities!!
@@vernareed5534 get on Craigslist and find a couple goats or chickens and bring em home! 😆 better to ask for forgiveness than permission! 😆
People who do this off grid living thing need to be told the truth. I'm so glad see this video. I'm tired of trying to rescue people who aren't accustomed to mountain living. I was blessed to have experience living off grid. It's even been hard for me. It's worth the work, but not an easy life.
Great videos! Never in my wildest dreams did i ever imagine, the way i was brought up to live in the bush, would be the most sought after way of life in the world! Yay! Welcome to my way of life! 💖
Hey Brooke I just wanted to wish y'alla Happy Valentine's day and hopefully many more to come so y'all stay safe now and God bless
Thank you! You too!
Hey Brooke! umm Brooke, there's two goats inside the truck!!! Great video on off grid living. Don't laugh, but I have never ate a smores. However, I didn't want a bite of it because I like my marshmallows med rare like I like my steaks. The goats are eating the house but I think they like to eat just about anything so it all good and they're getting their fiber too! The girls are giving you some serious competition on building their fort. They did a great job on it. Seriously though, I have to give them a two thumbs up on selling everything and moving like they did. It shows a lot of determination on their part. I'll definitely go and check out their channel. Good seeing you again and as always, take care and be safe. See you next time.
yup they're the real deal and so sweet! thanks julie!
Whew. I'm glad I spent money on my well. Had a well drilled and paid for the solar pump before I built my cabin. Good video, thanks.
started watching this at 1045pm and heard goats yelling... my goats having babies same moment ... buckling and a doeling. got first milk in them and are in by woodstove to finish drying. our goats have ears to keep the rain out, heheheh! thanks Brooke and yur new chums. always, farmer john
awwww nice!
when going off grid #1 thing i tell EVERY BODY when looking for land is, WATER IS LIFE..... find land with a running stream. water coming up out of the ground stream. no stock tank and no seasonal creek. water is life
Yes it is!
Great showcase Brooke! The girls really enjoy that lifestyle! Much respect to that family for what they are undertaking.
Brooke did an amazing job! And thank you !
Love the video and love the story about this young couple.
I wish you all the best of luck in your endeavors!
And I pray that EVERYONE in the upper states stay safe and WARM with this current arctic blast!
It’s been a bit chilly, that’s for sure! But it sure makes the air so much fresher! Thank you!
The girls are so fortunate! 🌲❤🌲
My dad's cabin at the lake is complete off grid. Had a compost toilet, propane for fridge, stove, hot water tank, lights, had a tube with a filter attached that went into the lake. There was a spring pump down the road, battery for the radio and a wood stove. So we had a taste of if it from spring till fall. It wasn't winterized for winter though
Sounds like home!
@@9252LIFE it was heaven. If I didn't need medical stuff looked after and all I'd find a nice piece of land here were I live in Manitoba Canada build a nice simple cabin for me and my son similar like my dad's than I'd be happy
@@alidahall8726 Hello fellow Manitoban!
@@Em-mr6wu hi
Love how she called you on the first bite, so cute and a true follower.
i knowwww so cute
Great video, much needed perspective on what it is really like. PS. loved seeing the goat in the background nibbling on the side of the house! Lol
Thanks 👍
Thanks to both families
Hi Brooke good to see your safe stay Bless
I loved how she said… Mindful living… And yes off grid living is definitely something that would be a lot of work! Especially to get it up and running. Thanks for sharing this!
The little one gave us the first bite!! Love this place❤️❤️❤️
Blessings on your family and home
I really admire this couple. What a beautiful family! The kids are growing up in a much better world off grid! They learn to love animals and nature💕💯Kudos to this very dedicated Mom to homeschool!
Humanity has survived many years, having these skills; hope it remains an optional lifestyle🙏🌈
Awesome video...thanks for the inspiration 👍
Not my thing but how amazing for this family. Those girls are already enjoying the simple life. ♥️. Loved the fort!!
Honest , endearing , and wholesome. Thank You !
Sure I'll Look . Happy Fun Thank You !
Great interview ..life changing... putting perspectives in order🤔🤗
Brooke you and old bushy are awesome humans!! Thanks for sharing with us and inspiring us!
Old Bushy! 😂
Great video!
Nice of you Brooke to share other people’s journey! Best of luck to the family-they are positive-I think they’ll make it😊👍
Rooting for all of you!
Loved the reality about the reality of living off grid and I know it just touched the surface. Great video. Cool property and life for the children growing up in that environment.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Two look like their mom and two like their dad , that's so cool . Very awesome kiddos they got. Dude has his hands full 4 GIRLS ...well 5 actually LOL 😆 poor guy.
Oh yeah definitely outnumbered here! 😂 that’s why we have Isaac and now Kerchack!
Thanks for taking us to meet this terrific young couple and their great girls on their big Off Grid journey. Really good chat with them and their openness about beginning off grid living. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I have so enjoyed your channel,it brings back younger times in my life,while Im been recovering from foot surgery for months. Got addicted to all adventures.Go do it and enjoy,life too short.
Great interview. I enjoyed it very much. I hopped over and subbed to their channel as well (no pun intended) lol. I hate hauling water! A see a rain catchment system in my future this year! I'm going to have to watch this several times. That siding on their cabin is great.
thank you!
What a great video and a beautiful family. Good luck to each and every one of you.
Thank you! Very much appreciated!
I liked all of your video, much admiration!!! Envy the peacefulness you found
Great work, sharing with others! Bless you
What a beautiful family, and...an informative, fun video! Best of luck to them!! 👍
Thank you!
What an amazing life, and amazing video. Thank you.
Love love love this!!! YOUR DOING TG HIS!! YOU DID THIS!! YAAAAA
Now there's a girl that KNOWS how to roast a marshmallow!
A marshmallow's never done till you have to blow it out.
lol
Homesteaders for sure! Awesome couple! Thank you Brooke & Dave for sharing!♥️🙏♥️
Thanks for watching!
👍🏻”Great video Brook.,Nice to see you too ! Have fun !👍🏻”
Very good video, showing that the reality of homesteading or living off-grid is NOT glamorous. In many ways, you're making compromises so that you can live a different lifestyle, often working your butt off to do for yourself, instead of working to make money so you can pay someone else to do those things. I think there can be a different kind of compromise, where you're still a part of society, but not engulfed by it. To be truly off-grid, and thrive while doing so, takes a different level of commitment and perspective than most people have today. I know I'm not cut out for it, but aspects of it are very enticing and interesting.
Very true
Great video on the reality of off grid living.
Very nice video.
We are now subscribed to 9252.
Thank you for sharing. 🌸
awesome
Another great video, Brooke! 🥰
I grew up way up in the mountains of Colorado we had water and electricity but our phone was on a party line. Late 70's that was
Such an awesome young family! Great episode! I just subscribed to their channel ... Thanks Brooke!
Love the energy of this video.
Yes! She has a way with energizing
everything!
Welcome to Michigan! I live in the lower central part, in the country.
We were born and raised in Fremont Michigan
Great video! We live off grid for 8 years now, moved from Amsterdam city to rural Sweden and every year there are adjustments. There is always work to do. Now we learned from your channel, the goats! They are so nice
lol nice! get some goats!
When I was living in Carrollton, Michigan when growing up my father worked for General Motors and so did my grandfather, and uncle. It was nice living there, but it did get real cold during the Winters, but nice during the warm months. It took getting back in Arkansas to have the opportunity to get into the woods (Country living) and I am back here now and retired from both the Air Force Reserves and the state of Arkansas and loving living the country life.
so glad Sidney and thank you for your service!
I use "off grid" and "homesteader" in the same sentence! Hahaha! Mid-Michigan has been fun and we have been struggling for the last three years getting our homestead going. But are doing well enough. You guys are living the dream for sure! Keep up the good work!
We CANNOT wait to make the move to the UP! Looking at land right now! Nice to meet this awesome family! Cheers C&J
Interesting to hear their input on living the off grid life. They really seem to love it and the four girls too! Wish we could've seen the inside.
We have lived off grid in Northern Vermont for about 20 years now and it’s definitely not easy every day but it gets easier moving forward
Oh wow! 20 years!? That is awesome! You guys really have lived an amazing life so far I’m sure!
@@9252LIFE i wouldn’t live anywhere else now!
@@janinegoss7890 it’s good to hear that! In 20 years I want to say the same!
It's Girl(s) in the Woods!!! New sub here. Also a fellow Michigander. I have been binging your channel for days now! Love your positive spirit.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video! Love those dogs! They seem to have the tenacity to make things work. Great family! 👍😉🇨🇦🐾
Those dogs are really show stealers! 😂
I'm about ready to settle down, after being on the move for six years. Some good advice in here about having the right setup. Good luck to all of you.
Thank you!
That would probably be the one hold back for me I couldn't have running water it would be a deal-breaker but everyone's different obviously
We’ll have running water eventually!
God Bless the couple with the lovely daughters. They seemed to be a beautiful family. I hope they get the well!
Thank you! Getting ready to try at the well again soon!
Such a lovely family. I wish you guys the best. 🐐🐶🐐🐶
Thank you! We wish you the best as well! Hope you’re having a great week so far!
Yep... get outside - be happy! 👍😁
Great video Great seeing & hearing other people living that way Awesome
Are you living off grid?
Thanks 👍
it’s exactly like they said . don’t focus on the negative. I love it because the smallest changes seem like HUGE leaps , it’s wonderful!
And water , YES !!
It’s been almost 5 years for me . I married my husband, and moved to his off grid property..... talk about a shock 😂 But I love it . we have two little ones with another on the way - live in Ontario Canada.
5 years ! Awesome! Has it been easy for you?
so cool!
Happy to see you out there again. Glad you finally shared that samore with me. that tasted good. I never really liked mushrooms but it didn't taste too bad with steak. Here's to the girl in Woods. By the way where is Maisy🐔😎🌻
Hi Brooke. Amazing video, love the goats,chickens and the family. Awesome neighbours.
Thanks so much!
I really enjoyed this video too.
its beautiful to actually see others live a life they enjoy
and the kiddies are in the best spot because school can harm kids too,
plus they have each other to rely on for fun.
stay safe ya all.
much 💜 from Australia.
Levi-Daisy
I’m glad you caught the dog flopping over, that was awesome!
GitW, I really enjoyed this chat video, love your videos but this was exceptional
She has the best videos! She’s a true artist!
I appreciate that!
Enjoyed watching this video! All the animals are So Awesome.♥️
The animals definitely keep it interesting out here! 😆
Precious family!! I hope they enjoy their new way of life. The children love, obviously. That alone would be worth it. ♥️❣️🌹🌸♥️🌹🌸♥️
❤️
Good Luck to this Family ....... Wish them the BEST ......
Spent last couple of nights watching the water pumps in case we flooded...might have been depressing but We slept in shifts, made snax and watched CZcams videos with the dogs for company. Any disaster can be an adventure.
I like the way you think!