Channel Title: Mason Dixon Acres Channel Description: We are Alex & Elaina, and we started this channel to share all the projects we take on in pursuit of living sustainable, financially independent lives. We are currently self-building our first home (garage apartment) on 6 acres of beautiful land. We are documenting it every step of the way! Follow our journey here on YouTube and @masondixonacres on Instagram! We also have a website, www.masondixonacres.com. <video> Waterproofing Our Shower START-TO-FINISH Description: Thanks to LATICRETE for working with us on this project! #laticretepartner Disclaimer: The installation method shown is a combination of my research, experience (or lack thereof), and consultation with LATICRETE. It may not reflect the official installation guidelines provided by LATICRETE. For accurate and approved installation procedures, always refer to the official instructions from the manufacturer. I share the step-by-step installation of our new shower using the LATICRETE® HYDRO BAN® Shower Installation System - from bare framing through flood testing. This was my first time using this system, and I’m really happy with how it turned out! You can find all the LATICRETE products mentioned in this video at your local Floor & Décor. Next up: heated floors 🔥 with STRATA_HEAT™ Radiant Floor Heating! -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools 🌱 Elaina's Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear 🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash (get 15% off with code masondixon15) Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44lLQz4 -Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/4aSgliF -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ </video> <video> It was TOUGH, but it's DONE.. Attic & Ceiling ROCKWOOL Description: Got some insulation coming up? Use our spreadsheet to make calculating ROCKWOOL quantities way easier: https://www.masondixonacres.com/products/insulation-calculator Huge thanks to ROCKWOOL for partnering with us on this project! -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools 🌱 Elaina's Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear 🌻 Favorite Seed Starting Trays: https://collabs.shop/pla2vz 🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash (get 15% off with code masondixon15) Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44lLQz4 -Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/4aSgliF -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ </video> <video> DON'T SKIP THIS Before Drywall (Sound & FIRE Proofing) Description: Got some insulation coming up? Use our spreadsheet to make calculating ROCKWOOL quantities way easier: https://www.masondixonacres.com/products/insulation-calculator Huge thanks to ROCKWOOL for partnering with us on this project! -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools 🌱 Elaina's Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear 🌻 Favorite Seed Starting Trays: https://collabs.shop/pla2vz 🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash (get 15% off with code masondixon15) Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44lLQz4 -Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/4aSgliF -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ </video> <video> Pocket Door Installation - Soft Close & Easy Install Description: We put this off for months.. but we are down to the wire for this very last piece of work before drywall arrives! Use our code "MASONDIXONACRES" for 5% off your HD Pocket Doors Order: 🔗 Pocket Door Frame: https://collabs.shop/3zkqby 🔗 Door Hardware: https://collabs.shop/8pg90i Want to learn more about owner-building? Check out our resources! 🏠 https://www.masondixonacres.com/ -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools 🌱 Elaina's Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear 🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash (get 15% off with code masondixon15) Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44lLQz4 -Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/4aSgliF -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ </video> <video> This took us TWO YEARS.. but it's DONE Description: Call up the local paint store and tell em a big order is coming.. because the last of our drywall is DONE! Want to learn more about owner-building? Check out our resources! 🏠 https://www.masondixonacres.com/ -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools 🌱 Elaina's Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear 🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash (get 15% off with code masondixon15) Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44lLQz4 -Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/4aSgliF -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ </video> <video> YEAR 2 TIMELAPSE Building Our Own Home Description: We are a couple building a debt-free, high-performance home. This video is the SECOND year of work on the project. To keep it debt-free, we have to do it in two stages: a garage apartment, then a main house addition. We have designed everything ourselves with building science in mind, focusing on water management, airtightness, insulation, and indoor air quality. We are doing the majority of work on this project ourselves to save money that goes towards high quality materials. We have several resources on our website to help you with your own large construction projects & are working on several more: 🔗 https://www.masondixonacres.com Watch our FREE Webinar on Getting Started with a Self-Build Home: 🔗 https://www.masondixonacres.com/pages/free-webinar-form -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera 1: https://amzn.to/4aKsars -Main Camera 2: https://amzn.to/3Hbf4pB -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ </video> <video> Huge Milestone - WE HAVE DRYWALL!!! Description: The moment we've been waiting for has finally arrived! Drywall transforms the space so much - it's SO nice to look at something other than open studs and insulation 😆 Want to learn more about owner-building? Check out our resources! 🏠 https://www.masondixonacres.com/ -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools 🌱 Elaina's Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear 🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash (get 15% off with code masondixon15) Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44lLQz4 -Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/4aSgliF -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ </video> <video> Turning Wasted Space Under Stairs into Creative Storage! Description: Want to learn more about owner-building? Check out our resources! 🏠 https://www.masondixonacres.com/ This project turned out AWESOME! A few key tools in this video: Stabila Extendable Plate Level: 🔗 https://urlgeni.us/amzn/stabilaplatelevel Bosch Laser Tape Measure: 🔗 https://urlgeni.us/amzn/laserdistancemeasure Milwaukee Right Angle Attachment 🔗 https://urlgeni.us/amzn/milwaukeerightangleattachment Dewalt Cordless Framing Nailer: 🔗 https://urlgeni.us/amzn/dewaltframingnailer -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools 🌱 Elaina's Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear 🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash (get 15% off with code masondixon15) Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44lLQz4 -Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/4aSgliF -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ </video> <video> The Most Efficient Way to Caulk Description: Using sausages with the B12S20 from @albioneng has been a game changer! Less changeout, less waste, more specialty nozzles to choose from - bigger sealing projects especially benefit from sausages over tubes. The B12S20 is a 3-in-1 that can extrude sausages, standard tubes, and load from bulk containers like 5 gallon buckets for REALLY big jobs. </video> <video> Wall Blocking - A CRUCIAL Step Before Drywall Description: Every builder has their secret blocking spots 😏 In this video we're revealing all of ours! -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools 🌱 Elaina's Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear 🌻 Favorite Seed Starting Trays: https://collabs.shop/pla2vz 🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash (get 15% off with code masondixon15) Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44lLQz4 -Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/4aSgliF -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ </video> <video> WE CAUGHT THE BEAR! Description: Our trail cams did their job, but we were tired of the $120/year subscription. We’re installing a @reolinkcams PoE camera system around the house, and their wireless Argus PT Ultra was a great solution for a backyard camera. Now that we have WiFi within range, we can tune in live to check on things, plus get motion events sent to our phones. The camera is solar powered which means no need to recharge it! We will have a full YouTube video on the entire camera setup posted soon so make sure you’re subscribed </video> <video> We Pulled an ALL NIGHTER to Finish the Details - SIGA Part 2 Description: The FINAL STRETCH OF SIGA! We're trying to build the most airtight house possible in order to maximize comfort and the effectiveness of our HVAC equipment (heat pump, dehumidifier, & ERV). This video picks up where part 1 left off of our SIGA Majrex 200 installation. Drywall is coming.. so it's crunch time! Want to learn more about owner-building? Check out our resources! 🏠 https://www.masondixonacres.com/ -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools 🌱 Elaina's Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear 🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash (get 15% off with code masondixon15) Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44lLQz4 -Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/4aSgliF -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ </video> <video> 99% of Homes DON’T have this detail.. Worth it? Description: We're trying to build the most airtight house possible in order to maximize comfort and the effectiveness of our HVAC equipment (heat pump, dehumidifier, & ERV). In this video, we're walking through first half of our SIGA Majrex 200 installation. Drywall is coming.. so it's crunch time! Want to learn more about owner-building? Check out our resources! 🏠 https://www.masondixonacres.com/ A key tool in this video: 🔗 BOSCH Laser Measurement Tool - https://urlgeni.us/amzn/laserdistancemeasure -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools 🌱 Elaina's Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear 🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash (get 15% off with code masondixon15) Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44lLQz4 -Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/4aSgliF -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ DISCLAIMER This is our own personal house build and the content shared is for entertainment and general informational purposes only. It is strongly recommended that you consult with a licensed professional before performing any construction projects. Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the video or reliance on any information provided in the video. Your reliance on any information in the video is solely at your own risk. </video> <video> Beamer, Benz, or Bentley… or Case Skid Steer Description: </video> <video> Building a Ceiling Bulkhead - Framing around Ductwork Description: Framing around our ductwork in the garage was a quick and relatively easy projectsthat needed to get checked off the pre-drywall punch list! We insulated our ductwork but also added some ROCKWOOL before drywall. I also added an access door in the bottom around the angled portion! A few key tools in this video: 🔗 Bosch Laser Tape: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/laserdistancemeasure 🔗 Makita Miter Saw: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/Makita -------------------------------------------------------- 🔨 Alex's Tools: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/AlexsTopTools 🌱 Elaina's Garden Gear: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/ElainasGardenGear 🐥 Organic, Non-GMO Chicken Feed: https://bit.ly/layermash (get 15% off with code masondixon15) Our Camera Gear ⬇️ -Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44lLQz4 -Secondary Camera: https://amzn.to/4aSgliF -Drone: https://amzn.to/3TKkMGu -Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3wDwYvL -Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/3kVu0A4 -Main gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HhH8Hj -iPhone gimbal: https://amzn.to/3HfX1ya -Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3wB6DOS -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on IG & Facebook for real-time progress! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masondixonacres/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonDixonAcres/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting our channel ☺️ </video>

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We are Alex & Elaina, and we started this channel to share all the projects we take on in pursuit of living sustainable, financially independent lives.

We are currently self-building our first home (garage apartment) on 6 acres of beautiful land. We are documenting it every step of the way!

Follow our journey here on YouTube and @masondixonacres on Instagram! We also have a website, www.masondixonacres.com.

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