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Kirsten Dirksen

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Videos about simple living, self-sufficiency, unconventional (and unique) homes, backyard gardens (and livestock), alternative transport, DIY, craftsmanship, and philosophies of life. Also produced/filmed by Nicolás Boullosa https://faircompanies.com/nicolas-boullosa/

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Mocked for his cabin, welder builds 160-foot Castle alone, has last laugh

YouTubeNov 1, 2026

Three-sided greenhouse house masters heat & cold in tranquil Nordic village

YouTubeOct 25, 2026

Couple's indoor-outdoor natural life: underground pipes, double stove & cork

YouTubeOct 11, 2026

He turned fixer-upper hidden in French village maze into foot-only oasis

YouTubeOct 5, 2026

Couple builds pocket homestead with wood-fed Amish radiant floor

YouTubeSep 27, 2026

2nd act, fresh start: couple builds 4-generation mud-&-clay family village

YouTubeSep 23, 2026

Steelworker quits at 50, builds $50K cordwood home lit by colorful bottles

YouTubeSep 13, 2026

He dreamed of self-feeding solar house. So he built A-frame greenhouse home

YouTubeSep 6, 2026

After NYC, she moved to village dug underground: fixing 4 caves in 15 years

YouTubeAug 30, 2026

He built dirt-cheap homestead in sweet spot: beats city, suburb, country

YouTubeAug 23, 2026

FDR's floating White House sank. Descendants spent 15 years restoring it

YouTubeAug 16, 2026

Veteran saw collapse abroad. Now builds antifragile family homestead

YouTubeAug 10, 2026

Visionary dad built underground home. Son restored it to former glory

YouTubeAug 2, 2026

Couple couldn’t find affordable high-end prefab, so they created their own

YouTubeJul 27, 2026

Family builds 2-container & orchard homestead. All fits inside greenhouse home

YouTubeJul 19, 2026

Inspired by shantyboat youtuber, they built their budget floating homes

YouTubeJul 12, 2026

He sold roadside gas station. Then built mountain homestead to live freely

YouTubeJul 6, 2026

He turned Titan II nuclear missile silo into 3-story underground home

YouTubeJun 28, 2026

Underground mansion built in ancient cave maze has water spring inside

YouTubeJun 21, 2026

Solo on river shantyboat: quits city to live free at edge of society

YouTubeJun 14, 2026

Lost suburban home. Won big starting over in little Ozarks homestead

YouTubeJun 8, 2026

Couldn’t afford a house. Now he builds his own underground Prairie home

YouTubeMay 31, 2026

Was told not to build underground. Ravaging tornado proved him right

YouTubeMay 25, 2026

Living 35 ft underground: inside a preserved Titan II nuclear missile silo

YouTubeMay 17, 2026

Family wanted to start over. They helped build opt-in village, applications open

YouTubeMay 10, 2026

Leaves rat race, digs himself remote earthen home with underground rotunda

YouTubeMay 3, 2026

Couple builds homestead of 12 earthen domes linked like private village

YouTubeApr 26, 2026

Tall couple's Big small home: how 1 space gets infinite configurations

YouTubeApr 19, 2026

5 years building private village out of free dirt for family of 6

YouTubeApr 12, 2026

Veterans buy dirt-cheap land to build off-grid coliving homestead

YouTubeApr 5, 2026

It all started with 28 homes. A walkable food-forest made it a village oasis

YouTubeMar 29, 2026

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Rescuing a Pirate's Dream: Kristie Wolfe's Shipwreck Home

Kristie Wolfe didn’t just restore a crumbling, half-sunken lake house; she resurrected a whimsical dream. Join us as we explore her incredible transformation, a testament to playful creativity and a reminder that some treasures are best found, not built.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Adventurers

3 min

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Stories

Reclaiming the Ruins: A Family's Off-Grid Oasis in Rural Spain

Leaving behind Navy careers, one family embraced a radical vision: transforming a crumbling ruin in rural Spain into a thriving, self-sufficient homestead. Their story is a testament to faith, family, and the enduring power of hard work.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Adventurers

3 min

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Stories

La'akea: A Rainforest Ecovillage Shows the Future of Food Forests & Community

Imagine a place where you can harvest cacao for hot chocolate, eat custard-flavored fruit straight from a tree, and build your own home with materials from the land. La'akea Community on Hawai’i’s Big Island isn't just a dream; it’s a thriving reality, and a powerful illustration of what’s possible with intentional community and permaculture principles.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Scapers

3 min

0 0 02 days ago

Culture

The Art of Vanishing: Lessons from a Finnish Self-Reliance Master

Lasse Nordlund has spent decades crafting a life of radical self-sufficiency on the Finnish border, proving that a return to the land isn't just a romantic ideal—it's a demonstrable path. His story resonates deeply with the Rogue Preppers' ethos of Exodus and Provident Living.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Preppers

3 min

0 0 03 days ago

Stories

The Island Effect: Self-Sufficiency and the Rhythm of the Seasons

Klaus and Johanna's Finnish island homestead offers a powerful lesson in resilience and connection to nature. Join us as we explore their journey towards self-sufficiency, proving that a simpler life, even in harsh climates, can be deeply fulfilling.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Adventurers

4 min

0 0 04 days ago

Business

Rebuilding After the Flames: Prefab Homes and the Future of Carpentry

Recent wildfires in California have underscored the need for faster, safer housing solutions. This video explores a prefab home company’s innovative approach and what it means for the future of carpentry.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Carpenter

3 min

0 0 05 days ago

Techniques

Building a Life, Not Just a House: Lessons from a Spanish Eco-Paradise

Vicente Nadal in Spain is proving that a home can be a self-sustaining ecosystem, blending ancient wisdom with modern ingenuity. This isn't just about building; it's about reclaiming food sovereignty and building resilience.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Farms

4 min

0 0 06 days ago

Stories

The Ancient Call: Building a Life Rooted in Stone and Solitude

Sometimes, the most sensible path isn’t the easiest, or the most conventional. Elena Zervoudakis chose a ruin in the Mani Peninsula over a car, and built a life—and a home—worthy of the mountains themselves. It’s a lesson in perseverance, community, and finding beauty in the unexpected.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Adventurers

3 min

0 0 07 days ago

Techniques

Dig In: Building a Light-Filled Underground Village – A Rogue Prepper’s Perspective

Forget bunkers and Earthships – one California family is demonstrating a radically different approach to resilient living: light-filled, affordable, earth-integrated homes. This isn't about fear; it's about embracing ingenuity and creating a Place to Go that's both sustainable and beautiful.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Preppers

3 min

0 0 08 days ago

Stories

From Rust to Revelation: A Scandinavian Oil Tank Home

A former oil tank transformed into a stunning home overlooking a Norwegian fjord? Martin Otterbeck's ingenuity and a little bit of grit prove that adventure – and a beautiful view – can be found in the most unexpected places. Let’s explore this remarkable build and the spirit of resourceful living it embodies.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Adventurers

3 min

0 0 09 days ago

Business

Pocket Hoods & Sovereign Living: Spokane's Blueprint for the Future

Forget sprawling suburbs – this Spokane project proves we can build thriving, connected communities centered around people, not cars. It's a glimpse into a future powered by innovation, intentional design, and a commitment to local roots.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Tubers

3 min

0 0 010 days ago

Culture

Building a Village from the Ground Up: Earthen Domes and the Future of Food

Nicolette and Ian are demonstrating a powerful truth: resilient, beautiful living isn't about sacrifice, but about working *with* the land. Their earthen dome complex shows us a path to food sovereignty and community.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Farms

3 min

0 0 011 days ago

Stories

Building Beyond the Box: Finding Freedom in a Mobile Masterpiece

Sometimes, the greatest innovations arise from necessity and a willingness to defy convention. This builder’s incredible RV transformation proves that ingenuity and faith can create a truly unique home on wheels.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Adventurers

3 min

0 0 012 days ago

Culture

Finding Magic in the Discards: Lessons from Thomas Dambo's Homestead

Ever feel like the best art comes from unexpected places? Thomas Dambo's incredible homestead, built entirely from reclaimed materials, proves that creativity thrives on resourcefulness and a little bit of whimsy.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 013 days ago

Stories

Building Underground: One Woodworker's Earth-Sheltered Dream

Told he couldn't do it, Brad engineered and built a permitted, underground dome home for around $80,000. It's a story of determination, ingenuity, and proving the naysayers wrong – with a whole lot of rebar involved.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Carpenter

3 min

0 0 014 days ago

Culture

Beyond Rent: Building Community & Ownership with the C-Street Co-op

Tired of the landlord game? Meet the C-Street Co-op in Oregon, a revolutionary model blending affordability, community, and homeowner status—even on a single residential lot. This isn't just housing; it's a glimpse into the future of self-governance.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Republics

3 min

0 0 015 days ago

Stories

Reclaiming Ruins: Lessons from a Spanish Ghost Village for Rogue Scapers

A Dutch couple's ambitious project to revive a forgotten Spanish village offers powerful inspiration for Rogue Scapers – demonstrating the potential of community, regenerative design, and breathing new life into neglected landscapes.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Scapers

4 min

0 0 016 days ago

Stories

The Slow Build: Lessons in Patience and Perseverance from a Cycladic Homestead

Vici’s story isn’t about instant gratification or viral trends—it’s about the quiet triumph of vision, one stone at a time. Witnessing her 30-year journey building a dream home in the remote Greek island of Serifos offers profound lessons for anyone pursuing a life less ordinary.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Adventurers

3 min

0 0 017 days ago

Stories

The Walkable Oasis: Lessons from Milagro Cohousing for Rogue Scapers

Imagine a neighborhood built around people, not cars, with shared resources and a thriving food forest. The Milagro Cohousing community in Tucson offers a powerful blueprint for creating resilient, interconnected landscapes and fostering a deeper sense of belonging.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Scapers

3 min

0 0 018 days ago

Stories

From Lawn to Food Forest: A Hawaiian Homestead's Radical Resilience

Inspired by a stark realization of food dependency, one couple transformed their 2.5-acre Hawaiian lawn into a thriving food forest brimming with edible plants and trees. Their journey offers a powerful model for resilient island living and a compelling example of how anyone can reclaim their food security.

Kirsten Dirksen

Rogue Scapers

3 min

0 0 019 days ago

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