ChickenHole Base Ep 24: Big Supply Drop
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- čas přidán 24. 02. 2024
- I show the new toys that I bought for the project and get the #2 greenhab ready for plants.
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Cody, I used to volunteer for a planning and zoning commission in a rural county in CO. I'd encourage you to take another look at your zoning codes. From my experience, your building plans only need to be stamped by a PE, which is much cheaper than having them do the design. Also, many rural places only care about structures meeting wind and snow loading requirements, and maybe also meeting fire code. They won't care about the non-structural fiddly details like what your walkway is made out of.
Since you're essentially using mass manufactured prefab structures (the tanks) you might be able to find a firm that'll stamp a drawing showing that these prefabs can withstand the required wind/snow loads and have the required egress points (doors).
RE water: you might not have to dig a well. You might only need a cistern of a certain minimum size and to file a plan to tote water from off site or have it delivered by a company.
Hopefully that alleviates some of your permitting headaches about Chicken Hole Base. From an ease of life perspective, I'd encourage you to get a "home" that is off site in a nearby town. This will allow you to take your time on CHB, and potentially move there someday when you feel things are ready.
Last point: try to befriend someone who works in the county zoning/planning department. There's almost always a way to get things done, it just requires some creativity and someone who knows the details to help you think through things. I spent a lot of time talking through hypotheticals with my planning department. If the office is slow, they'll likely welcome the distraction! Finally, you might be able to go down the "variance" or "special permit" route which will allow you to sidestep certain permitting requirements. If your county is reasonable, I'm sure you can work something out, especially if these structures won't be occupied and aren't permanent (no foundation). From the county's perspective, these are just sheds and greenhouses using recycled prefab structures!
Adding onto that. After water and sewer put a dwelling on the property (tiny home /singlewide/ minimal sized stick built whichever is approvable) that takes care of residency. Treat everything else as storage farm structures etc.
I’ve dealt with similar and this is excellent advice all around.
A fool and their money is soon parted, and Cody is king of the fools.
@@bashkillszombies I dont see cody getting involved with zoning either.
@@bashkillszombies oh, shutup
Your last option - getting somewhere else as "home" and commuting to CHB sounds the most practical and kicks the can down the road. You can always change things in the future and move to CHB if you get the paperwork in place. Stay happy and safe.
Also, Having somewhere else where you aren't filming will give you privacy. Also give your family privacy. I think the last option is your best one here as well
Would there be a viable path in going down the "Semi-Permanent" home route? Or is this what is already happening?
As I've learnt the first mistake people make is contacting the government for any approval.
@@babalonkieI wondered this too. And/or apply for a single permanent building on the land, and do all this clearly outside (legally outside) the thresholds for permits etc.
Either way, sadly, I feel it appropriate to counsel “not talking about it much on CZcams”. I’ve seen so many YTers have their videos used as evidence by the gov against them - it might be wise to keep stum (and hope that the “tourist attraction” doesn’t get out of hand - to the point that anyone starts sniffing around).
Maybe you (Cody) will be able to eventually spin all this as a “positive thing for the local community” - a science project which puts the local area on the national map. 50/50 chances at best - but it might suddenly make them sympathetic to your cause!
also seems the most safe in terms of the government. if for some reason they decide to shut down the project, hes not homeless
Glad Cody got paid! He's so committed to the simulation of a space program that he even included funding delays!
lmao
😂😂
Sorry, but it's dumb. Assuming we ever go to mars on a permanent basis, Cody is not likely to see it because it is not likely to happen in the foreseeable future. There are endless hurdles without a solution.
@@tarstarkuszthat japanese billionaire probably still waiting for musks moon flyby to consummate with his moon trip gf
@@tarstarkusz Many people don't get to see their inventions or ideas get used to their fullest potential. To me its not dumb, and some of what he documents could be applicable if we were to try and colonize mars. Also he seems to really enjoy it and puts a lot of time and effort into it. I honestly don't see how you could see this as dumb, but to each their own.
Having a pressurized kitchen where residents can cook in a mostly traditional method would be very helpful for psychological health. Cooking and eating together are vital for family and community bonds.
You can really feel how much happier and more excited Cody is now that that Google Ad disaster is out of the way and it's contagious. I'm looking forward to finally see things pick up even with these new permit problems and whatnot.
what happened? I've been wondering
@@shane3363 CZcams ads didn't pay him for a long time, then a while ago all at once. he tells about it in one of the last videos.
@@shane3363 his account was hacked, when it was sorted his payouts were in a permanent state of 'on hold' and nobody at youtube / google could or would do anything about it, ended up staying that way for years. He was still earning money from his videos (thousands of $ per month), but there was no way for him to withdraw the money and his complaints and appeals were falling on deaf ears despite his fans kicking up a stink, no doubt this was a difficult and despairing situation for Cody. I don't know how, but eventually the situation was resolved.
I don't think it's just the Google ad fiasco, though that may have been the catalyst for it. Cody seems to have found his whole mojo again and it's great he has.
He's like a kid in a hardware store
Cody-- leverage CZcams. Go for collaborations. I know there are engineers that have channels. I know there are people with the resources to drill wells. If you make it all content for you and content for them... Win-win. Audiences LOVE collaborations.
Seconded. Also, it's more than an audience thing. No one in their right mind is designing a Mars base for one person to live in, let alone build. Space travel requires cooperation, and pretending it can be done solo changes it from a Mars-analog base to scifi. Continued collaborations -- like the pressurised suit build -- will bridge that gap.
Underrated comment!!!!
Good post, I’m sure there are plenty of people with talent who would love to just build a project together
They have to be approved by the government.
@@paulaccuardi9071 see this is the wrong attitude, Elon Musk doesn’t ask the government to launch rockets 🚀
Why not use a pressure cooker for cooking rather than pressurize an entire habitat?
Cody: So I can stir it, duh.
For the property question, maybe do a mix (over time)- get an engineer to sign off on a tinyhome with septic and water and a mailbox, but for the "base" leave it all spaced and temporary enough to squeeze through the loophole.
For the Iron Kitchen, remember in that closed space the iron will eat your oxygen like the chain locker on cargo ships. Without good airflow it'll rust to anoxia so only RoboCody can work in there.
It would certainly be a good idea to apply a rustproofer inside.
Treat the CHB as your "office" . As a youtuber , you actually work there . keep family safe !
That's what I'm thinking, make it all temporary / removable, then commute. I don't know how remote CHB is, but hopefully keeping cameras up is enough to stop too many unwanted visitors.
Moving and starting somewhere new would be a PITA, but could be worth it depending on how much money he got / expects to continue getting.
There's got to be some nice property close to CHB somewhere to call home if he wanted to stay there.
Also, if CHB becomes your "office"/"workshop"/"lab" your expenses regarding its operation become deductible.
Imagine some nosey mutt walking up on this. What do you suspect they would think it was? They would be so puzzled. He does have cameras, I know. He's shown surveillance before.
@eek1418 Why? By what law?
@@williamkane IRS regs. Business expenses are deductible. One of Cody's businesses is making CZcams videos, therefore all expenses related to that are deductible.
Duh!!!
re: Paperwork:
- 'Designed by an approved engineer' just means a P.E. stamp -- i.e. an engineer licensed in the state reviewed and approved your plans; it _doesn't_ mean they need to have drafted the plans themselves.
- Remodeling and redecorating work doesn't usually require plan approval if you're doing it under an owner-builder exemption, especially if it doesn't significantly change the footprint of the structure.
This is the way, be careful with engineering firms, they will try to upsell you on the design process and take twice the amount of hours to design than what is really needed. You need a stamped drawing. My brother regularly gets his in house designs stamped by third party engineers.
100% agree. You can do the drawings and then get a pe to review and stamp them. You can definitely find someone who has a 9-5 job who stamps stuff as a side hustle. In my area it is about $150 an hour.
It may be difficult to find an engineer to approve the use of non-standard and obscure building materials and methods where the structural load calcs needed are not going to be from standard load tables and engineering books. It helps greatly when there are systems & materials with known compressive strengths, connection details that are pre-tested by independent manufacturers, and methods that have been used previously, and documented as such.
This adds up to using more standard and more expensive martials. Also in my state, there is no homeowner self build option for drilling wells, one MUST be a licensed well driller, no exceptions.
@@CBound I doubt he'd be able to drill a 200 foot well himself anyway. A proper drilling outfit is going to have to handle it either way.
@@CBound If you read between the lines, what I'm suggesting is that he draft it up like that and get it approved, and then just deviate/remodel/redecorate/"as built" from there to what he actually wants to build.
Cody - If you do end up looking to relocate the base you'll want to come to Cochise County Arizona and use the "Owner Builder Opt-Out". If that should come to pass please reach out and I'll give you a hand and info. This is one of the few places in the country where you can build basically anything (and only pay a tiny fee to have the right). If you poke around on CZcams you'll notice there's a ton of off-grid homesteaders here. That opt-out is the reason.
Unfortunately they are trying to roll that back. The contractors and planning people don't like being made obsolete and are actively lobbying to repeal the opt out option. Also the elites at all top levels in the country don't want to support rural development. They want everyone to live in tight packed cities due to environmental concerns they say but I'm sure there are lots of reasons they don't like self sustainable rural communities.
@@mikeb4436 - This has been an ongoing issue. There's a group actively fighting to keep things. Successful so far.
@@mikeb4436Shh! I said get in your pod and eat the bugz!
Yeah, but then you have to be in Arizona and southern Arizona at that. Most people, normal people, don't want to have anything to do with such a vile place.
@@WmSrite-pi8ck ? Been here for a long time.
Bloddy beaurocracy ! Who would have thought it catches up on you in the middle of the desert.
(As long as it costs less to get a school permit) Chicken hole base is clearly a school where you do remote teaching. Cody is everything from the caretaker to the principle.
Soon chickens will teach AI in the arts of Cody
I've wondered if labeling the entire structure as "performative art" could bypass requirements.
Correction: The caretaker is Robo-Cody, not Cody!
@@PraxZimmermanMaybe have it as a research project of some kind. Because that's what it is.
i would sign up as a student...
I believe the solution to get a place in a nearby town as official residence is the way to go. It gives you a place to call home if something unexpected happens. A place where you can take a break if needed.
Cody just wants to make the world's largest pressure cooker.
I think the New Mexico idea is better than it sounds at first. New Mexico doesn't just have lax laws for Earthships, it also has Earthship communities. These are places with people interested in Earthships, a community you'd get along with. A lot of these people are also skilled in building these structures, and you could ask for their help when needed.
Government and councils always get the way of private life and enjoyment and seem to do as little as possible to fix ,repair public roads,areas etc ! This is a fantastic educational opportunity for them to support and really appreciate your not in the middle of town,g'day from Australia power on robot Cody
In the UK any building that is on wheels counts as a temporary structure that doesn't need planning permission. Not sure if it's the same over the pond but might be worth looking at.
In the US the rules are often county specific. There are 3,143 counties so it can be hard to predict! Some counties have rules that restrict land owners from permanently living in RVs. Others might have rules that are more intent based, so if you put a shed on wheels but it’s obvious you have no plan to ever actually move it on those wheels, it would require a permit.
@@beefchicken Yeah, in my area, you don't need the wheels. As long as it's not a permanent structure (ie: has a foundation connected to the ground), you can build anything under 12ft x 18ft, I believe is the restrictions
Yeo, hunting lodge loop hole. Then the wheels get boarded over so they can't been seen. Then it gets lived in full time on private record. Then a few years down the line it gets made into a permanent structure bypassing planning permission.
Cody Cody Cody Cody PLEEEAAASE use that giant insulated "keep the chickens warm" container as part of a huge heat exchanger setup! I got so excited when I saw it; The opportunities presented are amazing (And you can absolutely have martian-applicable setups too!).
ChickenHole Base is already more luxurious than the majority of the rented accommodation I've been in!
With the logistics of having a family, you’ll want to live in town anyway. Even if you homeschool, you’ll want to be near a hospital, a pharmacy, a park with other kids, etc.
the shelf on the greenhouse can be used for habitats for insects, so they can pollinate and having a better environment for crops
Interesting, given Cody is a beekeeper I wonder if he plans to have hives there.
Ah brilliant! That's exactly what's going to go in those!
@@codydonreeder4056 Awesome!
Loved the beekeeping series btw.
Cody you are an amazing person. You sparked my interests in Chemistry, Bee keeping, and homesteading. Watching your videos while growing up definitely had an effect of the type of man i became. Thank you.
Cant comment anything about the local laws, but the current town house+CHB setup seems to be ideal.
You would have a place to unwind away from CHB, host friends/family, and knock on wood if you're sick or injured be closer to care facilities.
Its great to see so many upgrades pending now for CHB, overwhelming even. I look forward to seeing the new greenhouse and corridors take shape.
Really nice visual aid with the water containers!
Cody, changes to the design after start of construction is something that happens on all construction projects. As far as starting construction, the county only cares that the design you start with is certified by a PE. Which also technically means that the PE doesn't have to make the design, only sign off on it. (Much cheaper). The PE stamp means the engineer is taking on certain liabilities if the home fails structurally or mechanically with any other parts of the permit required details. What actually gets built is the subject of what we call as-built drawings. Which your particular county may or may not require be submitted.
to be fair, a pressure cooker with a giant magnetic stir bar and a plexiglass viewing window would be fun
Cody loved you for many years. Since you asked for advice, how about building a small structure out of mud and sticks, get that approved as a permanent residence, which can be next to chb, and then continue with the habitat building. You could just buy an RV (?) and place it there, and in the meantime continue building the hab (mabey?). Just trying to think outside the box. Best of luck either way.
Hey Cody, my recommendation is talk to some of your contacts at the university or universities and ask about how they would go about getting permits to build an experimental project of the size you are planning. You could also ask a university if they would be interested in funding an experiment of this nature, or assisting with the paperwork to allow this kind of a project to move forward, in exchange for documenting your findings and research. Not sure that last idea of mine would work, but I'm sure the government has special permits available for scientific projects of the size you are planning. It would be illogical if they didn't, because it would mean innovations would not be possible.
I also read elsewhere in the comments that you might be able to build another house on the property that meets the basic requirements, and then continue your experiments elsewhere. I don't think that would fly in Canada, but maybe in the States it's a thing?
Hey Cody, loving the Mars homestead vibes at Chicken Hole Base! Your ingenuity and dedication to making this dream a reality are genuinely inspiring. It’s fascinating to see how you tackle each unique challenge with practical solutions, especially transforming everyday materials into essential parts of your Martian habitat. Regarding the building permits dilemma, why not consider becoming an engineer yourself? It might sound a bit out there, but with your knack for problem-solving and creativity, you could potentially navigate the regulations in a more cost-effective way. Plus, it would be an incredible addition to your already impressive set of skills. Imagine the possibilities of applying engineering principles directly to your projects, not to mention the awesome content it would make for us viewers. Keep pushing the boundaries, Cody. Can’t wait to see where this journey takes you and Chicken Hole Base next!
You might be the kind of person that people will try to figure out wherever your Mars base is and unfortunately visit you without your permission. I think you should be prepared for the eventuality of becoming a tourist attraction. Long time follower, good luck on your fun building project! Sending love from the East Coast
Water well considerations, Cody: Talk to a couple of local water well drillers and find out how deep they have to go for sustainable water. Then, if you have one dug, collect some of the drillings every ten feet, or so, to log your sub-surface rock/minerals. Your soil log is your business, so keep it to yourself. Unfortunately, you may learn most wells in that area need to be much deeper than you originally considered. 500 feet deep may be an average, for example, and well drilling can be an expensive unknown, so have a back-up plan before you dig.
You weren't kidding when you said big supply drop. Thats a lot of Mars equipment lol
I was thinking that when you have the whole system closed you are going to need a dehumidifier, otherwise the humidity is always going to be almost 100%, you could have one running on solar panels and dry out the whole environment. plus you would get a lot of "rain" water.
Although it wouldn't really need to be a dehumidifier, just something very cold that condenses the water, as occurs in the upper layers of the atmosphere, it could be an ammonia based heat pump heated by the sun or something like that.
You just described a dehumidifier
@@jaredlancaster4137 Not really, I have described an air conditioner that as a side effect also dries the air.
A dehumidifier cools and heats the air, and the result is that it comes out a little warmer than it went in. And the air conditioner cools it.
@@gabrielhacecosas so you described a worse dehumidifier, aka an AC, whose secondary but very intentional purpose is to dry the air.
I’m so happy you finally got what you deserved from google Cody 🎉❤ your hard work and dedication needed to be recognized.
So damn happy for you that you FINALLY got your cash Cody, must be such a great boost for you now. Good on you bro!
You don't need a building permit. You're just cutting holes in a bunch of plastic tanks, and filling them with soil, water, etc. It is clear to everyone that you only use the place for recreation, and that you sleep in the camper, when you are there. Nothing illegal about that.
That was an amazing intro. Keep up the great work Cody, you're an inspiration to us all.
Just declare it as an art installation.
So thankful CZcams paid up! Let's go!
Shadows that follow you everywhere are important, something that should be considered for long term habitation.
I can't help but be reminded of Paolo Soleri's Arcosanti project, the prototype Arcology which inspired the Simcity 2000 ones. He was of course an architect and lecturer, and that was Arizona...
But when it comes down to it I'm sure the county is going to take issue with everything you do for building code reasons, which are of course written in blood.
I want to second what others have said - if you decide you want to live a CHB, build a small, standard design (tiny house, manufactured home) to get the place approved as a residence. After that, build all your homebrew designs, experiment, go wild! Unless you're living there - and you're not, you're living in your tiny house / mobile home - they'll be sheds, greenhouses, chicken coups, etc - which usually don't require permits.
That doesn't address your privacy concerns, of course. But regardless of what you decide, consider living near where you work! Spending less time driving is good for your quality of life and good for everyone else too.
I have a friend that had a similar dilemma. He ended up parking a trailer that was falling apart at the seams on his property and hooked up a basic septic field and that was his legal dwelling. Then he had a shipping container dropped off which he finished and furnished and with the help of a friend he tapped into the septic so he has running water and a full bathroom inside it.
Cody, I think that what you're doing is important; the channel, this project, following your curiosity... it's really valuable and I just wanted to say so.
Chicken Hole Backyard sounds like a pretty good way to go to me,,,
This could be a cool opportunity! Perhaps you could create a restriction for Chicken Hole base where every problem needs to be solved within the same cylinder sizes. This constraint would probably create entertaining/interesting solutions and it would solve the permit issues.
You're the coolest dude I haven't hung out with Cody. I enjoy your content and hope that life is treating you well brother. Take care.
You made that comment about CHB being your backyard, what if you literally do that, I am sure your plot of land is big enough that it probably reaches a main road. What if you build an "intake module" that would allow you to comply with all the government regulations to do the proper paperwork, but would probably be cheaper to build than up there at the base since services are usually close to the road. Then the base would literally be the backyard of your Legal government residence.
I think you are the right track on all of this. It's obvious you've put a lot of thought into this, and you know the one you prefer. Follow your preference. Congrats on all the new supplies!
Keep faith Cody! I'm sure there is a way forward, and if anyone can find it, it's you! Your creativity and deep thinking have always been evident. There is no doubt in my mind the ChickenHole Base series will continue to grow, inspire and amaze me and many others for a long time to come!
Its really lovely to see you so happy. Your Journey is so fascinating and your project ideas never fail to amaze me!
I like that little celebration emote you've programmed for RoboCody. Very nice touch.
My favorite series on youtube, stoked for what’s to come!
God bless your journey Cody
Excited to see you scale up your chamber process experiment from years ago! You consistently come up with the most interesting and varied projects, glad CZcams finally paid you! Love to see you living the dream of building your Mars base and experiment farm.
There's got to be a gray area in the laws. Something that someone overlooked and didn't consider. Maybe try a semi subtranial living habitat. Only have the largest of the items protruding through the surface and tunnel systems underneath.
I really hope you can work this out in a way that feel satisfactory to you Cody! I absolutely love this project and appreciate you sharing it with everyone!
Love these Chicken Hole Base videos, and I've been invested in the outcome from the beginning.
The 3rd option of building such that permits aren't required seems best. I recommend keeping some separation in your life. Make CHB so it's livable like a camping experience for yourself and future family or short missions trips to mars.
Also if you put signage and a gate for tourist you can set specific rules for what not to do, but also set fun rules for what people should do. Ask for donations through a QR code if people are entering your property and have a suggested structure for what they should pay depending on what experience they want (photos, overnight, collect flammable brush etc). You can even warn people they are recorded and put them in these videos if they are willing to help Robo Cody with task or something like that. Just an idea.
Also I agree, don't but heads with the gov't cause they may just make it annoying for you to set a more public example.
Don't forget about safety in an enclosed iron space. Oxygene in it is spent pretty fast to oxidize the iron.
I would suggest a rudimentary boundary marker/fence of some sort with signage posted advising the uninvited to refrain from trespassing. There's an old western U.S. saying: "Good fences make good neighbors". Of course there will always be those who simply refuse act courteously, but if there's signs posted and an obvious physical demarcation, it alters the psychological aspect of crossing that boundary enough that most will not.
great video! especially enjoyed your comments on the nuances of building permits. guess i'm at that stage in my life where I find those kinds of dilemmas interesting. I also really liked the accelerated timelapse of the burn pit at the end. It looked like the shrubs were actually melting!
I am glad you continue to do this despite the issues you have encountered. This series is just awesome. Wishing you good luck on solving this new problem.
Whatever you do, DON'T stop doing you Cody! You make some of the coolest videos I've ever seen. You are very good at breaking down things you are working on so folks can understand it better. Keep it up Cody!
You could also set apart a smaller area where you could build a small house that you could later upgrade, and place higher walls around that house for your privacy, whereas the rest of your land remain as it is. You obtain the permits for your regular house regularly, and your mars base you can build in such a way that you don't need permits. Since for now you would not need such a big house, you would spend your money on the water well and the walls around the house plot, and build only one segment of the house for now.
I like the idea of a pressurized kitchen, but just be careful that you don't give yourself altitude sickness in your own mars base!
Wow, you are forever changing the regions levels of micro plastics.
Hey Cody, just wanted to say i am glad you have fully rebounded from the tough time you were having a while ago. You have many friends among CZcams content generators and tons more among watchers.. sending you good vibes dude!
Last options seems the most reasonable at least for now. Gives your chicken hole base a place to go hang out do your experiments and to get away as your "man cave".
Gotta say AMAZING 😁👍. We're all gonna head for your place in about a year and experience the future 👍❤️🙏.
Cody's solstice alignment will be interpreted by archeologists as having the same significance as many megalithic structures. And maybe they're right, but not how they intended.
Good Luck with whatever you decide to do, we're all rooting for you!
What a beautiful land, and the view is simply gorgeous.
I hope everything works out for you Cody!
I love your drive for this hobby, and I hope you find a way to manage the difficulties in a way to minimize them, hopefully others manage to help you along with this goal as well!
A spacesuite and a telescope - All you need 😄
And that new green-tube looks absolutely amazing! 🤗
So glad your still doing this series always look forward to a update from the chicken hole base
Awesome. Congrats on the new kitchen and supplies :)
Looking forward to see what you do with these!
How about registering it as a filmset? It's quite a lengthy production, you gotta be months at a time on set, ... You potentially can sell shirts & give tours to visitors. Sell it on as a movie park when you're done. Maybe a business as easier to legalize...
A interesting collection of barrels and tanks
Looking at all of those small poly barrels brings back a sort of nightmare
When I bought my house
The guy that owned it before me had the septic tank plug up
So he used 8 of the poly barrels to make a new septic tank
He just dug the holes and sat the barrels in the holes
He then drilled 4" inlet and outlet holes in the top of the barrels
Stuck PVC street 90's in the holes and caulked around the PVC
With PVC between the barrels and the house
A house inspection saved ME from having to pay for that mess
it really comes down to what the county deems a permanent structure. you can probably get blueprints made up for a ball home or dome house (thanks to alot of the older housing initiatives there are now several designs that would match your planned motif that are now considered "traditional home" designs). or you can just build a tiny home on the edge of the property that meets code and the base itself can be classified as a series of out building separate from that "main house"
You can just build things separated and once you are happy with the design, you can make a blueprint and join the habitats together. This way you can continue your work without any setbacks and can call it a home once the main things are done. I suppose you could add more stuff to the main base after you fleshed out the design later on
There are probably a lot of situations where having a residence in the nearest town rather than way off-grid turns out to be very useful. Like if you get sick or there's extreme weather.
Cody im so happy that your back making videos and to see you much happier doing them. Keep it up thank you
Best of luck Cody! I'm a long-time subscriber and everything you do, especially these larger projects, are super inspiring. We're all rooting for you, and luckily there are no building codes on Mars!
I haven't watched this whole episode, but I only recently watched The Martian for the first time, and these episodes now make so much more sense. What an epic movie too though.
Regarding sprinkler, do it at the root. Water anywhere but the soil is not good. Good gardening practice is to avoid water on leaves, it is colder and susceptible for disease
Glad to hear that you finally got a payment from google after all there long years! That should definitely be a progress and a motivational booster! Can't wait for future CHB videos!
When the wooden beams break like matchsticks, hilarious :D
Cody, there is a product called boat wrap, which is basicly white shrink wrap for boats that works incredibly well for building temp buildings.
It would work well for covering your walk ways I think.
i love seeing the progress of project chickenhole base cody! keep up the awesome work!
Problems can seem impossible if you look at the entire thing at once. If you break down the problem into smaller goals, it makes it seem a whole lot less impossible. And the benefit of breaking things down into steps is that it can be cash flowed as you go.
Rent a house in the nearest town, continue to develop the outbuildings as you want. Start out with drilling a well, since having a consistent water source for your property would be a good thing to have for green houses.
After that, put in a licensed septic system (most municipalities allow for one without a building) so that you don't have to poop out in the sage brush and can spend more "recreation time" camping out there and doing your work without a bunch of messing around with poop.
By that time you will have build enough outbuildings to understand what works and what doesn't, so then hire an Engineer to design and finalize your dream home (and a good engineer might bring up stuff you hadn't considered yet).
Sure it's a long road, but certainly doable if that's the goal you want to hit.
It is so awesome seeing some progress on CHB. I hope these come out more regularly now that Cody had some cash to spend getting all the modules together!
if you have enough funds, i would suggest a combination of a few options. build a structure on site away from the base you can use as a permanent resident. you can keep this area as is to build and play around as your backyard. i don't know what your thoughts are of putting up a fence around your perimeter is. it may deter people from visiting but won't stop everyone. imagine this was in town, you'd still have people looking and pointing at your house and taking pictures. as long as you can accept that i think tourist attraction is fine so long as you're setting boundaries. i'm glad you're back making videos. good luck cody. -random fan.
I haven't seen that black cat before. She(?) looks identical to ours. Not just the looks but the way she walks and behaves, it's a bit weird to see. I think you hit the jackpot with that one😄
Favorite youtuber and favorite series! Love you and your farm, place is looking great
I'm very stoked for you uploading more CHB as it's my favourite thing ever to watch on CZcams. It's such a bummer with all that bureaucracy and red tape, but it sounds like you have some good plans and a good attitude to overcome those challenges. I hope you accomplish your goals and I wish you the very best of luck and I look forward to seeing what you come up with next!
I love the double thumbs you programmed robocody with when completing a job.
A money saver could be to get the plans made by a friend or contract a CAD tech (I see contract jobs like this listed on job sites all the time, the person can do the work from anywhere too but maybe look for someone with experience in your state) to make them and then submit them to the engineer who would then look them over and give their stamp of approval, then you can build permitted structures without needing to pay an engineering firm for the design portions of the projects.
Another workaround I've seen used a lot is to build the structures on a movable platform. Since they are movable they don't require permits that permanent structures do.
I like the suggestion someone else made about befriending people in the planning and zoning commission, or just take the time to go in there and chat and ask questions like 'hypothetically, could a person do this?' Even if they don't like you, making them familiar with you could grease the wheels. Maybe bring in a box of joe and have a cup with them, it'd be a lot cheaper than having a lawyer look into things and probably more informative too.
Keep your head up, we're rooting for you!
Hello Cody! I had to put a new well in at my place last year. We live near the water table and don't have rocky soil. It was about $9k to dig a 200ft well. I know some arid places like Colorado require much deeper wells. Just as a point of reference.
I love the way you set up that large tank with the cinder blocks/sand and the little well to observe the water level. You always inspire me with your videos and ideas! Glad to be here and watching the Chicken Hole Base evolve! I'm curious what is happening with that disease in the nearby trees though.. any new observations? Sorry if I missed any recent updates on that. I don't believe you've covered that in a while. Good luck with the greenhab!!
Your predicament is a tough one and it's hard to chip any advice at my age, but I think you have explored your options well. My next question would be about water and what rights/access you have to it. I'm sure you've thought long and hard about it, but it's one of the dictating factors when considering land for myself. Cheers!
Hey Cody, love what you've been doing out there. Hope the permanent residence thing works out in the end. Keep it up!
I'm sorry that you're having issues with building permits. It's pretty clear in the video how much it's stressing you out and really hope you find a solution that works for you and your vision for Chicken Hole Base.
I've been watching your videos for years now and it's always amazing and inspiring to see the things you can do, whether you're gold panning, doing neat chem stuff, designing gardens, or just explaining some concept I never would have heard about otherwise. You're incredible and easily my favorite content creator, every time I see you've got a new video out, I get excited, stop whatever I'm up to, and check it out. Thank you for the years of fantastic content, and I can't wait to see how much more you share with us!
The space suit needs safety features, Cody: if it's airtight, it's fundamentally the same as a dry cleaning bag over your head. Please tell us the dead man's switch it has.
Certainly a guy that builds space suits would have already thought of that and has safety measures built in