Women Build Off Grid Log Cabin in the Canadian Wilderness
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Our Journey! How did we get here?
In the winter of 2019 we moved in to our self built van full time to begin living, working and travelling Canada. We quickly fell in love with chasing our dreams of adventuring off the beaten path, living off grid and being self sustaining. We drove our van thousands of miles through various countries-Canada, USA, Mexico & Guatemala. All of which we documented here on our channel, be sure to check that out! After many years on the open road we found ourselves 15 acres of remote woods of Canada where we are building a homestead and renovating our fully off the grid cabin. We are diving into this chapter of our lives in no experience, we're so happy we can bring you all along as we learn to do it all with our own two hands. Thank you for being here with us for cabin life, van life and all the in between!
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I am a 63 year old woman that has recently retired and I found your videos and have binged watched all of them. You two women are the most amazing, inspirational, Hard working and creative people I have ever watched. I could go on and on. Keep making these amazing videos. I love the fur babies so much as well. Take care love ya.💙💚💛💜🐕🐕👍
Oh Susan, you filled up our hearts. Welcome to the pack, so happy to have you with us. Thanks for binge watching. Bella and Izzy are truly the best. 💛🐶
You Two are amazing, you turned a run down Cabin into a Nova Scotian Paradise.
Thank you Daniel, we appreciate your kindness 💛
And just think, the two knew very little about building when they started. Good thing Bella and Izzy had some Constuction management training to oversee the work.
@@Vanwives We need to know where you get those shorts you wear and what they are called. Need these in our lives.
Why? Yall just finished your 3 yr cabin build
Part of the fun lately is finding out what new project you two have come up with (then watching it with my morning coffee 🙂).
Hey Bryan, we look forward to your comment every week. We are happy to have you in our pack.😊💛
Well said!
Crystal you and Jasmine rock. You have truly become outstanding builders. And your place in the woods is to die for. Glad you take the time for the two of you.
Awe thank you Marcia, we appreciate your kindness. 💛🐾
I am blown away that such a kit exists. Your guests will never want to leave.
I love my Sunday mornings. Sitting here enjoying my hot cup of green tea, watching Van wives and seeing what amazing project they are working on. I love you have created your own paradise. Much love to you ladies and fur ladies.
Us too!!
It’s such fun watching the evolution of your land and watching you showing off your building skill set.
Happy you are having fun following us on our journey. 😊🐶
Thank you two for a great smile every week. You bring good energy into people's lives
We love that! Happy we can make you smile. Good energy is where it is at. Thanks for being here!!💛
🔥😲Jazzy, Crystal listen you’ve got to put an overhead fire sprinkler system, on your houseboat..! If a wildfire came through, the four of you can escape to the middle of the lake.. You’re spraying, overhead, endless water supply, fire safety sprinkler system, will keep you safe. All you need is a water pump and some piping on the roof ( with holes in it ). You two can rig something up including solar power for the pump.. I’m sure Charlie, Eddy, Todd and Tyler would also benefit from the same setup..for safety of course..😊
That is a great idea. Now to do the research. Thank you for sharing with us.💛🐶
Just want to comment on the high quality of the videos you produce. I don't know who is putting them together, but they deserve a lot of credit. I love the little snippets of flora and fauna that are cut in throughout. Each video is like taking a little holiday in your wilderness paradise. Thanks for sharing your lives.
Wow! There's no limits with you two talented lasses, hats off to you both for what you continually accomplish 👏
At this rate you have soon built an entire township😂 happy sunday :)
Haha that is funny Luke, thanks for the chuckle. Happy to have you in our pack! We can’t wait to have a bunk house for friends and family 💛💛
Get outta my head! Hahaha.
Agree oh my God you are unstoppable, amazing! ❤❤
Their Guests are going to be spoiled, sounds like Chrystal can not wait to have company. Jaz too! Nice ladies!😂
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Watching you all every Sunday makes me feel so much joy, peace and hope for the future. I am 69 and my first home was a school bus that my then boyfriend bought with an all ready raised roof, I dreamt the lay out woke him up and told him the design and over the next couple of months we built it together, as I stayed home with his twin 4 year olds, played wife and babysitter lived in it for 6 years as we moved and traveled. We married after 6 years. Then moved to Seattle for good schools, more green spaces. And now the twins are 54 years old. So that was 50 years ago. Without internet, RUclips or cell phones. Been widowed since 1996. Since then I have fallen in love with 2 women. Now live a minimalist lifestyle traveling to Mexico where I have a permanent residence. I have another permanent residence in Panama and I am looking for a place to park a tiny house sit a Casita on some else’s land. I own nothing, but my freedom. A carry-on and a back pack. Looking forward to seeing what you do in Mexico this summer. Right now I am in the USA caring for a friend. I may go to Uruguay for the winter and enjoy the summer beaches. If I do I will stop in Mexico, then Panama. To see if I can get a 3rd permeant residence. But I have to go before I turn 70 in December. Which is the cut off age for very inexpensive health insurance. 6 years in Mexico I never need insurance because it not that expensive to pay out of pocket. I like living in the unknown. And the present. Life is such an adventure. 🕊️❤😎
I want one of those bunkies, how fun does that look look to build. Once again you gals just blow me away with your willingness to give any challenge 100%. You truly are an inspiration especially to all us other gals, you’ve showed us that just because were women doesn’t mean we can’t do things that are usually done by men. I just adore you two and sending you lots of hugs and love from Michigan, I cant wait until next Sunday to see the finished fruits of your labor. Wishing you a very blessed week. 🥰
Wowee thank you for being here and tuning in each week. You filled up our hearts. Happy to have you in our pack. Hope youre enjoying summer in Michigan💛🐶
It's Sunday afternoon coffee/tea here on this side of the world. But the joy is the same - getting to see what new project is being done. Always the best of pleasures! Thank you!
Thanks Sarah for all your kind words. 😊🐶
So much fun! Can't wait for Tal and Mads to come visit again, and have TWO choices for their little bunky spot all the themselves, (on the water or by the cabin) and you can all CELEBRATE their engagement. (Still teary-eyed when I think about it, so happy for them).
We are hoping Tal and Mads will be out soon. We are so happy for them on their engagement. 💛🐶
Ladies you always surprise me with your projects!! This video is totally Awesome and Amazing. You showed real life when the dock got loose and you fixed it. The small cabin build is sure giving me ideas for a new place. Thank you for all the nice videos and especially the new cabin build. ❤🎸
Just as an FYI take a look at adjustable Pylex post holders for future builds. Each one holds like 2400lbs and is adjustable in the same way those screw piles are and will save you a "pile". They can fit right into a concrete foot, or you can bolt em to a concrete peir if you want to get fancy. lol (Obviously not for major builds, but excellent for decks or smaller structures).
Yes those are sweet! Our land is to rocky for them unfortunately:(
Every Sunday it's a surprise to see what you two are up to. Since you both have purchased this property the skills you have acquired is mind blowing. When you put your mind to something there is no stopping you. Love my Sunday videos ❤
You are both amazing! I've learned so much watching you, not that I'll be building anything, it's great spending Sunday morning with you all! See you next week 💛💛🐾🐾
Awe thank you for spending your Sunday morning with us. Happy to have you in our pack.💛🐶
Wow, and I see screw piles last up to 75 years! Thanks for opening up an entire new idea and avenue for my tiny house! And for the beautiful nature shots. It's evident that you find great joy in the decision to buy that 'old' cabin. ❤❤👭🐕🐕
Right imagine lasting for 75 years! We think it was our best decision, we just love our homestead.💛🐶
Can’t wait until next Sunday to see how the bunky comes out. You ladies amaze me every week. Until next Sunday be safe and have a GREAT WEEK ❤😊❤
We can’t wait either. You have a happy week too. Thanks for following our journey. 💛🐶
You two never cease to amaze me! Thanks so much for sharing your lives in the forest and the many fun structures you two have built. Hard working women that know how to have fun! Love the lake house 🏡 and the bunkie....fantasy land ~ so exciting!! 🙏🙏🌸🌺
Thank you for sharing all your kudos with us. We sure like to keep it real and keep the fun in every project. 😊🐶
VANWIVES you rock! I love this bunkie, gonna do some research on it and consider getting one on our property! PS - my favorite part of each video is the “I love you pack” at the end.😊
The bunkie is from Sawmill Structures! We love that it’s your favourite part. Truth be known it is mine too. Bella and Izzy love it too. 💛🐶
Awe... that felt super short. Love ya pack! Thanks for making my Sunday mornings better in every way.
Ladies, you two have good work ethics. For sure your house in Baja will be amazing.
Thank you for your vote of confidence. We are looking forward to Baja. 💛🐶
You 2 ladies are a pleasure to watch!! That is a life anyone could only dream of and I wish you both all the success that comes your way. You put in the work and it pays off.
You both give me inspiration! I want a screened in deck/porch at the side of my garage, it's in the garden and under a large maple tree. In my mind it looks pretty cute! Have to get started 😄
Just when I think things can't get any better you girls come up with another great build! Have a great week and looking forward to next Sunday already! ❤🙏
The bunkie is looking awesome! 😎 Wishing both of you a wonderful week. All the best, jazz and Crystal 🐶🐶🐾🐾
Thanks Nathan. Hope you have a happy week too. 🐶🐾
Awesome job, Crystal & Jazmine! Be safe, hydrated and wear sunscreen ❣️ Can't wait for the next project!!!
Thank you for caring and sharing. 😊🐶
You 2 are have so much energy .You are like the beavers on the lake . Always building . What a nice addition .
I LOVE this kit. Sears Roebuck used to sell a house in a kit back in the day. There is one on display in Kansas City. So good to see this.
Nice projects you have been doing. I am looking forward to seeing your next video. I am also excited to see you two build you house in Baja.
Thank you for following us on our journey. Baja will be interesting for sure. 😊🐶
Ya'll are just so frickin' impressive. I'm sitting here in the Yarmouth area, enjoying this video, a cup of coffee, and the sea views. If I could pay ya to build me a she shed/bunkie like this I would- Love your compound!
Awe thank you for all your kind words. 😊🐶
WOW Jasmine and Crystal, what a fantastic new project. Ladies you are never standing still 👏🏻, what an incredible “life learning” adventure you are both super inspirational’ Your Guest Cabin is so gorgeous, crazy its a KIT Pack, so clever, don’t thing we have them in Australia. YEAH Hmm……….”ANOTHER PROJECT” Dock Wrap around Walkway extension so it works with both high and low Lake Levels. ♥️👏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙋🏻♀️🇦🇺
I would love to be a fly on the wall and listen while you two decide what project to do next. Constantly amazes me…love how you guys always keep it fresh and interesting! ❤❤❤
Awe thank you Carolyn, such a wonderful compliment. Happy Sunday.💛🐶
I can't get over everything y'all can do it's amazing❤ the bunky is so cute that is going to be great😊 I know y'all will make it gorgeous inside and out❤ thanks for all the videos I love every one of them❤ hug the girls for me❤ see y'all next Sunday❤😊❤
You girls are unstoppable 😍❤❤ go on ladies 👏🏾👏🏾❤
Aww thank you Natalie. We love what we do. Happy to have you with us on our journey. 💛🐶
@@Vanwives it's Salem (not Natalie) 😄😄 but it's okay ur welcome 💕
Great job!!! I built a few of those log kit bunkies/sheds, they do shrink in the first couple of years. Allow for the movement with any wiring, plumbing, shelving.
Crystal and Jasmine building one of our Cabins is just beyond exciting for us to watch! #lifegoals❤❤
You make such fun buildings!! We are loving it 💛 can’t wait to share more xx
I love this new build so much😮
Thank you. We are so excited for our family and friends to have some space of their own. 😊🐶
Hello ladies. I just recently found your channel and i have binged all your episodes. I hope you know how much joy and information you give us. I really enjoyed when Bella and Izzy wore the go pro on the hikes. Stay safe and enjoy your week.
Thank you for being here 💛 happy you found us! Welcome to the pack!!!
Hola chicas!!!! Os seguimos desde Barcelona , España , hace ya unos años , sois estupendas y nos encantan vuestros videos . Un abrazo 🤗🤗🤗
Awe thank you for your kindness. Sending love to you and Spain. 💛🐶
Glad to see you set time aside to enjoy your property
if you keep a heavy duty magnet picking up nut and screws spilled will be easier
481. Wow. I love the video that shows the progress from the beginning. Binge-watched a lot of the videos. You girls are gifted
Wow, such a huge kudos. Thank you for binge watching many of the videos. Happy to have you in our pack. 😊🐶
Awesome!! Never heard of Screw Piles before and living in Alaska...well, that will help with the cabin for sure! Too cool! Thank you and keep up the adventures!
You are living in Utopia. Absolutely beautiful.
We are living our best life and so grateful every day.😊🐶
Great job Gurls! Love watching you both build a wonderful life! ❤😊❤
Thanks Dale. We are grateful every day to be living our best life. 😊🐶
Wow the cabin is perfect! I want it in my backyard 😀
Thank you. We love it too. 😊🐶
Congratulations on everything you do. You are amazing.
We appreciate your kind words. Thank you. 😊🐶
@@Vanwives Hello from France, I kiss you.
Yayyy! Happy Sunday Pack! LET'S GOOOO!!🎉🎉
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Happy Sunday to you. 😊🐶
Happy to have you with us on our journey. Let’s Go Go.😊🐶
@@VanwivesApollo and I are grateful you bring us and the whole pack along on your adventures... looking forward to seeing the exciting finish!
Forever doing the Block Dance in my kitchen now.😂 Have a great week!
Now your hinge is on the outside which makes it easier to break in.
Are you sure about the things on the outside? Something does not look right.
Ladies , you make my Sunday mornings complete .....Keep on doing what you do . 💙💙💙😎
Thanks for the kind comment. Thanks for watching. 😊🐶
You guys rock . Fellow Canadian . 1000.islands region. Brockville On. 😊
Wow that was fun. Can't wait for next week. Good job gals.
Thanks for following our journey. Happy to have you in our pack. 😊🐶
I love Sawmill Structures every since I saw them on Jake and Nicole! I'm so close to them in Ontario and would love one for our Quebec cottage but I need one a bit bigger then they currently do. I'm so jealous guys! May happy memories will be made :)
Right! They built such a good one. They have a lot bigger ones. Check their website :)
Looks like you are having so much fun ❤
This is such a fun project. 💛🐶
YAY!!! Happy Sunday all!😃
Happy Sunday Jill. 😊🐶
Hello from Cheticamp on Cape Breton Island. You girls amaze me every single Sunday. Can't wait to see the finish product of the bunkie. You are building a little paradise out on your property. Kudos to you both !!! 🥰
Thank you Jeannine, fellow Nova Scotian. We appreciate the kudos. We just love our homestead. 💛🐶
Such a cool idea for your guests! You both always work so hard! I don't know how you keep going! Anyway, I'm glad you do because your home is coming together pretty quickly and it's an oasis in the bush! So beautiful and now you even have a lake property. Wow. I'm amazed with you both!
The bunkie is already adorable!!! Can't wait to see it finished! ❤️🐾🐾❤️
You guys were right the first time with the front door, the hinges are suppose to be on the inside.
@matthewcard I thought the same thing. I know in cold climates it is a common practice since it ensures a person who is inside can always physically open the door during winter compared to an outward swinging door which might be blocked by a pile of snow. With these 4 season girls, I wouldn't be surprised if they already accounted for possible snow piles and might already have plans to protect the door by adding on an awning or extending the roof over the deck... guess we'll have to wait to find out in their next/build part 2 video! :D
@@jackpatrick2083 it not just that, if the hinges are outsided, you can pop them off and open the door that way
It’s crazy how I normally imagine living in the woods to be scary or just terrifying over all because of what scary movies have done to my brain. Then I see videos like yours and i realize it can also be so beautiful and rewarding!!
We watch u girls every time we love what you girls have done you girl amazing
Beautiful Little Cabin!😎
Thank you William. 😊🐶
Your guests will love the place. Ta Ta
We hope so Bill! Ta Ta .😊🐶
My gf and I are so excited not just to learn from you but also started our plans to build sustainable villages in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Watching you two helped us see how everything is doable.
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We are so happy for you. Enjoy all your future builds. Keep us up to date on your progress. 💛🐶
You Ladies are amazing. Its refreshing see how much you do to make land a home x
Thanks for the kudos. Happy to have you in our pack. 😊🐶
I always watch Vanwives first on Sunday. It's so amazing what you girls have accomplished. I admire your grit and determination to improve your property. Well done!❤
LOL. Watching the door install, and I thought to myself, wait a minute, don’t most door handles open on the right hand side? (Unless a specific application) In Finland, and some other Nordic locals, the entry doors swing always open to the outside, rather than inside. They say it’s a fire safety feature, and easier when dealing with snow. Not sure about the snow. 🤷♀️ with that mind along with the little deck, a porch over hang might be in order.
I think I might purchase this just because of how simple the doors and windows are to install.
I can build the whole house and my nemesis is doors in Windows. Haaate 'em‼️
You, ladies, get it done. 💛❤💛
So simple, you will love it. Let us know if you do and what you think.😊🐶
@@VanwivesHoly Cabin! They are pretty inexpensive! I'll def let you know when I purchase one. I'll come back here for your link. You've also changed my mind on screw piles. They're not expensive, either. I was a bit worried with all of the building material skyrocketing. Lovin' it! Thx! 💛❤️💛
🎉🎉🎉 You girls amaze me by how you seem to never settle down and just relax.
Always building or fixing something. This project looks like a lot of fun 🤩.
And I’m still watching your older videos.
Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸
Btw, I love how you give names to your equipment,Projects and so forth.
Wow! Love that cabin and the assembly. Please put some plywood down on the floors while you work so you don’t break your necks.
Thanks for the reminder safety first. 😊🐶
Crystal, Jaz you guys kick ass !!!! I don't know how you do it but you do and it is awesome. Crystal you have to keep an eye on the hardware !!!! It really pisses off Izzy if they spill. As usual you 4 have made my day, I love being a small part of your lives. It really makes my life better. PAWS UP FOREVER !!!! Love and peace from Salem, OR.
Awe thank you James.
We are honoured to have you in our pack.
It sure does piss off sweet Izzy! lol We love that “Paws Up Forever. 💛🐾
Wow... just wow! Amazing build...... You two have made an amazing homestead of that property.... Can't wait for next instalment...
You two always surprise me at your creativity! WOW!! The bunkie is going to be awesome! Can't wait to see what y'all do next! ❤
Love this little Bunkie!!! Youladiesamazeme each and every time I watch one of your videos... which is every week! Thank you both! And Bella and Izzy too!
Beautiful building 😍😍😍
Thank you. 😊🐶
Best way to start my day, a cup of coffee plus watching you two creating magic. Blessings beautiful people.
I enjoy Sundays bc I share them with my friends Chrystal & Jazzy
I love how you Ladies present all your projects with Enthusiasm and Joy... "No Drama" just PURE Hard-Work and wonderful accomplishments, You are a Delight to watch...
I love Jazz ! She would be so much fun to hang out with !!! And her smile is contagious !!!
Aww thank you. Sending love back to you Dennis from the pack. I will smile more often . 🤩😁
I love your life together ! It is so cool to be so young and have accomplished so much already ! Your families must be so proud of you two ! Amazing young women !
Awe thank you Lauren. They sure are proud. My mom tells me every chance she gets. 💛🐶
Love this! I have two similar 30M square cabins on my property using the same construction technique - top job! One thing to check - the two windows installed with the black hinges internally facing I think should be the other way around with the black furniture on the outside, so they swing outwards not inwards :) ... like the door drama :p
Amazing space and can't wait to see it complete - surely a penthouse suite for Bella and Izzy?
Another fun and creative accomplishment in the works! You guys are so inspiring - thank you for taking us along for the ride!
Question on the door, I noticed that the hinges are on the outside and I think I saw that the window hinges are on the inside. I wanted to ask just in case the door could be removed from the outside (and be less secure).
You are both Amazing. the cabin looks so welcoming. you keep on coming up with so many projects. it is always a joy to watch whatever you are building.
My new besties…. I love Sunday funday with you xx
Always happy to have another bestie Lisa. 💛🐶
Got a late start today but took a break to watch my now favourite Sunday vlog. You should get a shout out from the new drill foundation guy and the producers of the log cabin excellent promotion for their products. Great work ladies 👍👍👍 Stay Safe Stay Well and Enjoy Each Day
I'm happy to see your subs going up!
You so deserve double this!
Thank you for sharing with us in such an uplifting way ❤
You always make me smile. Following your journey is so much fun.
I submitted the name Clementine. I’m sure others recommended it, too, but I always think it was my vote that swayed it lol😂 Happy Sunday, you baddies!
You two are unstoppable. Absolutely amazing how much enthusiasm and drive you’ve got. Seems you’re working on multiple projects at the same time. Didn’t you just start working on the area to build cover for Clementine and other machinery?
Love you my two heart ❤
Awe so sweet! Sending love back. 💛🐶
I hope u wake up every day grateful that u found your BEST FRIEND to love and work so well with forever, oh and the cutest furry babies too. What a wonderful productive life u have made for yourselves So wonderful to watch!!
We are so grateful everyday to have our wonderful family and to be our dreams to life. 💛🐶
Watching from a wintery Melbourne, Australia while you two work to cool down as you build. I feel like you remind me about the seasons coming and help me prepare mentally for what's coming as well as to enjoy where I am. It's always a pleasure to catch your videos. 💜💗 I'm a little curious about why some of the bunkie windows open inwards?
You two are so inspiring and also so lucky to have found one another!
Only you two could do such beautiful work.The dogs agree, a ⚖️ life.Such teamwork.
Jazzy's block dance was on point! 😁🥰
Ha ha thanks for that!🤩🐶
Nice job ladies. It's a pleasure to watch you work and it's nice to see the harmony between you. I'm waiting for the next video. Greetings from Hungary.