Really Digging the Scene: Cabin Fixer Upper Part 22
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2023
- After doing a few improvements on the inside, I go out to make a long overdo renovation to the outside of my cabin. With a little music and dance, you may soil yourself! Get the dirt on my biggest project yet!
NOTE: I generally give material costs in fixing up the cabin, but not labor. For the sake of those budgeting, this cost me more than $5000 Cdn or $3700 US which included labor, disposal, material and rental.
Music Credits:
Der König - Jeremy Black
Carved From Stone - TrackTribe
I Feel Like Partying Right Now - Nat Keefe & BeatMower
Waltz of the Flowers (by Tchaikovsky) - Tchaikovsky
Our Planet - Jeremy Black
Cherokee Shuffle - Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum
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Never knew Slim in an A-Frame would turn into this, but it's been a fun ride 🤩 Thanks for taking us along
I thought I enjoyed your camping series more but this cabin series has its own charm too. How satisfying to see a completed driveway!
That was a big "chunk of change" but the results were well worth it. As enamored as I am with all your camping videos, this "This Old House" series is just as good if not better. Thanks for bringing me along!
For what he paid to get that done wasn't all that bad really...I was expecting a cost double what he posted.....so not bad, and he got what he needed...yep, even with all that fancy equipment you still are going to have to put in some manual labor to finish things off, but it looks really good...and I like your "This Old House" reference.
Great video Slim. The excavator ballet was genius!!!
That retaining post you buried is called a Deadman and is a typical way to add stability. You also might consider planting small shrubs in the open portion of the hollow block for both landscaping and so the roots help with stability. Lining the driveway edges with rocks will help with stability and be a nice landscaping element.
Your cabin is coming along nicely!!!
Slim, I’m glad you got some help who brought in the big guns!! The pad you shaped, cut logs and grooved them like you would log cabin, just shows your immense skill at building anything. The cabin is looking great. I always hate for your videos to end. 💔🙏🏼🐾🙏🏼💔
That certainly was a big, big job!! The cabin has come a long way since your initial purchase. Keep up the great work, enjoy!! Cheers!! 😊
You saved me Slim! My wheel bearing went bad in my truck last week and I remembered from watching your videos to jack the truck up and give tire a shake there was lots of movement and got it fixed in one day didn't miss any work. Thanks Slim!!!!
I played this video for my 3 year old grandson who likes excavators but never has seen one actually working. He sat through this whole video and barely moved, totally captivated by the machinery and the story telling!
"Now it was time for the traditional head bobbing." Hah! Anytime I have done heavy equipment dirt work, I had to then get out and finish by hand. You did a great job and it looks so neat!
I really dig the new driveway Slim! And the nice part is when that soil hardens up, and those logs rot away you or whom, ever has the cabin after you can replace the logs with concrete blocks a lot easier.
I can't imagine how different that space must feel. You did a fantastic job all around.
Very fancy driveway for your humble abode. Actually, it looks very functional and sensible. The dancing diggers part was cool. 😊
You are so impressive the way you configure creative solutions to all roadblocks that come your way. You are in command of every situation. Your voice is so soothing I could listen to you forever. Thanks again for another entertaining video 😊
Slim, you make boring construction projects so entertaining. Loved it! Well done!
Loved the musical excavators. Very creative. You do great work.
Like you said at the beginning: A big change.
Nice to have the camper next to the cabin. Feels complete.
I find it fascinating to watch a skilled, heavy equipment, operator work. I'm glad you're getting your drive and parking as you like them. You might consider planting a tree in that corner of the trailer pad. The roots will further stabilize that dirt and help hold things together nicely. Eventually the logs will rot but the tree should still be holding.
Well that was what brought back memories to me, as I was a mini excavator operator for 7 years underground in a gold mine in northern Ontario, digging drainage ditches for rail tracks....ahh those were some of my best days in my 43 year underground mining career. Thanks Slim I really enjoyed the video.
Slim, who doesn't love a good progress video! Thanks for your content and stick-to-it-ness attitude! A place for everything, everything in it's place. Right where it belongs.
Wow... that made a huge difference! Ease of access means a lot. You'll soon wonder how you managed beforehand. Stay safe SP...🕊
Looking good. Making better access is a great upgrade. The cabin videos have been fun to watch. Your "fixer upper" is turning into quite the relaxing outpost.
LOVE THE CAMPING, RUNNING FROM A HURRICANE MY FAVORITE, FELL DEEP INTO YOUR CABIN PROJECT, A MUST SEE FOR ME. THANK YOU
Not the normal Slim video but definitely a great one! Thank you for including us on the cabin build series! Truly enjoying these
Oh, Chit!
The rains came.
All that digging, and you're still walking around like you've got energy!
Wow what a difference , everything looks really good. It's called a labor of love!Really enjoy your videos.
Your videos are so calming and relaxing to watch. There’s just something about you Slim! Determination and a whole lot of other positive things. Keep these very enjoyable videos coming my friend!
I love watching work like this! I enjoy seeing you come up with solutions to problems, making use of what's on hand, making frugal choices, and doing things yourself. The cabin looks so welcoming now. I can hardly wait for the next cabin renovation installment.
$5K sounds like a GREAT price considering what they did.... it is amazing to watch the operators, they do create an amazing ballet with those massive beasts... and after watching you notch those timbers... NEXT year we will be introduced to "Log Cabin Construction by Slim Timberhead" 😂🤣😂🤣😂 The cabin and grounds are looking wonderful Slim... thanks for sharing your adventure 🙂
Never underestimate the power of water and how good it is at moving a mountain if there is enough of it.
Even from a very early age I always enjoyed watching a JCB at work. I once met Mr JCB (Joseph Cyril Bamford) the inventor of the very first hydraulic digger. I was about 10 years old at the time, and he let me have a go in their latest new swing shovel model.
David in the UK.
Not only has your new circular driveway and camper pad improved functionality, but now you've created an "island" of vegetation in the center, which, from a design aspect, adds a more pleasing entrance to your property. Loved this video.
no i actually enjoy home/property build videos like this... the cabin series is what made your channel pop up in to my recommendation feed.
Slim your videos end way to quickly. I absolutely love your content. That beautiful music with the excavators was brilliant. What a way to wake up here in Arizona to a Slim video, thank you.
That excavator guy is good ! He was using the bucket to reposition the digger and whizzing about, pushing the gravel truck etc etc - sure made my head spin and my mouth drop open at times 😂. He did a nice flat job by the looks of it , but what do I know, I’m a nurse😬.
I’m looking forward to updates on the driveway, drains, and trailer pad. I am especially impressed with your diy
bulkhead. All of it is awesome!
loved the backhoe ballet! I always enjoy seeing how things are constructed and it is fun seeing the ongoing process and progress of your cabin.
Great video… always enjoy them… and have especially notice your attention to detail, the background ambient sounds that you put in, excellent job!
Just incredible. Great progress and fantastic editing, No idea how many years I've been watching your videos, but I know time is slipping by.
Looks good Slim! You put a lot of work into that. Thanks for taking us along 👍
I really enjoyed this video, Slim, especially the bit of 'orchestral music'. What an improvement and wonderful timing to get it all done before winter.
Wow you really have made some changes around that place. I must say it looks fantastic inside and out. A good job well done 👌 love all your videos and this one was particularly satisfying to see completed.👍
I like the way that you've maximized the limited space available on your lot. Nice looking drive and pad. It will be interesting to see how the seasonal weather changes will affect everything in the long term.
I just love your energy! You seem so responsible, yet adventurous. I really enjoy listening to your travel videos and pretending I’m a passenger. I’ve been to some pretty cool places with you and learned alot about our history. I was however quite white knuckled during a particular hurricane!
Wow, congratulations, the driveway completely transforms your property! And bravo on the video, I've watched all of them and this is my favorite so far.
Holy Moley! Wow, Slim, that was a huge project! Looks fabulous 👌 Loved your idea for fixing the corner of the trailer pad. I always learn something new from watching your videos. 🙂
I love your cabin series and the "dirt work" was very satisfying also! Love the transformation. Your filming never disappoints!
That’s really incredible Slim, that took a lot of hard work to finish off your trailer pad, we are both close to the same age and I’m not sure I would have the energy to do that. Hats off to you 👍
Omg , I really needed to see something like this video tonight, your property is looking better and better and the driveway looks awesome, and I know your trailer will be so happy with it ! TY for sharing it !
LOVED this video! The backhoe ballet, delightful. The backhoe helping the truck, nice. The diesel growl of the big machinery, right up my alley. Impressed with the compactor, absolutely! And your finishing touches and hard work on the pad support, you're mind works like no other! It's ready in time for the coming winter. Looks great! I bet your neighbors like the improvements you're making to their neighborhood. Property values will go up, good for them, good for you. Thanks! 😊
Slim!!! Your new driveway is beautiful!!! Your cabin is beautiful!! We built our own everything and LOVE watching you build your project!! Congratulations!
Slim, you are amazing!! I know you go above and beyond to produce your videos and it is greatly appreciated. Especially this video along with your labor intensive trailer pad, wow, so impressive! Applause, applause, very well done.
Not too boring. I fast-forwarded a few times, but the finale was rewarding.
Coming along slim well you once told me you hope the cabin would be complete this century. Well with the progress being made my friend. Im betting this decade lol. Its all coming together nicely. Awesome job.
Wow! We watched the whole renovation to this point over two days…amazing job Slim! Your individuality came through, and what an amazing result! Thank you for sharing this! We know this cost quite a bit to do, and there may be more things in the future, but the cost of new homes here in Sandpoint, Idaho begin at $650,000! So your cabin, though much smaller has more ambiance, and no doubt is better constructed ! And what a view!
Slim what an awesome project! Your driveway and trailer pad look great! Have fun camping.
There's something so satisfying about watching this.
Loved the dancing machines😊 The driveway was well worth the expense and that corner build was great. Now go camping!!
I especially enjoyed the “Waltz of the Flowers” interpretively enacted by heavy machinery😉
Nice chainsaw work Slim. I believe you could build a log cabin with those skills. The driveway and camper pad turned out awesome. See ya on the next one my friend. 🌴👍👍😎🌴
loved, loved, loved, this vid... I am fascinated by excavators and such... amazed at the level of expertise of these guys and they make it look so easy...the ballet was fun, we actually have an excavator company here where I live that used to put on ballets at their business... they did look graceful... so glad you got your trailer home, kind of like a missing piece wasn't it?? I named my teardrop trailer "Ruby" and "she" is like one of my kids now... don't think we are disappointed watching all this grunting work... just glad you got help this time... take care and keep on keeping on...
Stellar ideas Slim. It all came together because you have the right kind of mind to see this to completion. Congratulations on a job well done. Enjoy your campout. Now figure out how to fix the under carriage of the trailer. I'm sure you'll arrive at a better solution than the company that built it. Looking forward to the next video.
....the rain damaged some of the work but also showed where extra drainage was needed. Enjoyed the video!
“Mechanical ballet”… Slim you’re awesome!! 😊
Thank you for the entertainment, lovely too watch your hard work making the homestead look so brilliant.😊👍
So much work, so worth it. YES the trailer had a home! So excited for you!
Driveway and pad look great! You've sure got a lot of energy to do all that work, but I'm sure it will be worth it 👍
Really enjoyed the video you’ve done wonders with the cabin. The drive and pad are amazing. Well done! From New Zealand! Happy camping till next video I look forward to them 👏👏👍
I'm going through a similar process here in the backwoods of Maine, complete with tree removal and soil washing away, so, this was quite fascinating for at least one of your viewers.
The right equipment makes for a much easier job. Great job on camper pad wall. Good thinking on the "log cabin" corner. Thanks for posting Slim, keep up the good work.
I nominate you for official membership in the Mensa Society. If I could, I would. You, sir, are a true genius.
Always appreciate your sense of what's available, and this kept it more natural. Reminded me of the ammo wood stove. Very practical and esthetic. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent job on the new driveway and trailer pad. Looks great! 👍
Always nice to have your trailer at your house. Good job Slim, nice improvement!!
Nice Slim! Now that’s a really beautiful improvement to the cabin. Those Excavators were good, being a licensed plumber and pipe fitter I worked a lot with Operators and it’s amazing what they can do in a short time! Your a very smart Man! Was glad to see that plate compactor! That pad really is nice! Thanks for sharing! Always looking for your cabin and camping videos!
Bravo! Now you can hang out indefinitely at the cabin!
Woo hoo!
Pine beetles, uh oh...aren't they the pests that kill pine trees?
That job deserves a cold snack. Well done Slim.
Your new driveway makes your property looks so nice.
The power behind those machines is amazing. Great video.
It looks teally great, Slim! Certainly was a big job, but the labdscape looks so much better.
Slim,you are too much with the Swan Lake ballet idea...it was perfect! And quute delightful to listen and watch that scene! How creative you are!
I love watching this kind of video. Anything improvement is a must watch.
I just adore your narration. The ballet was hysterical!
HI SLIM 👋
FINE TUNING THE DRIVEWAY ! TURNED OUT REALLY NICE 👌 SEE HOW IT DOES AFTER A COUPLE GOOD RAINS 🌧 BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 DEFINITELY OPENED IT UP 😀 GORGEOUS PULL THROUGH DRIVEWAY . THANK YOU 🙏 PLUS THE TREES YOU STILL HAVE THEIR ROOTS SHOULD HOLD THE DIRT FOR YOU TOO !
Your property is really shaping up ! You always overcome your obstacles Slim 👍
I love the musical interludes for the mechanical operations.😊
Your video was very interesting.
Boy, those excavators make results happen.
As a landowner,it fascinated me!
Your project is looking great!
You will really appreciate it in your older years!
Slim, you always manage to solve all problems with your inventiveness! Great work! And I enjoy your cabin construction videos just as much as your traveling videos! 👏👏👏
I love it when the machines show up, means progress!
the music was a nice touch. Glad you were able to keep your sense of humor despite some delays.
How great. I'm having some childhood Tonka Truck flashbacks.
I might be doing something similar if things go well at a tax auction in a couple of days. The only suggestion I have is maybe finding a big flat rock for the tongue jack so it has a place to sit. Keep the good stuff coming.
I've been enjoying the cabin series. Loving the progress. I would have taken out that pine, beside your parking pad. I've parked vehicles under a pine, and the falling pitch and needles are going to be a pain. Unless you're planning on a covered pad?
Covered would be best with logs on hand and some tin roofing.
Wow-that turned out awesome! Great effort and great solution to the pad. That is a big improvement which I’m sure will make your cabin life more enjoyable 😊👍🏼
We look forward to your videos. We love you, Slim.
Nice job! Good to have everything tucked up together in your little corner of the world. 👍🏻
Your driveway looks great slim! It’s great to see your cabin coming along so nicely. Also great job on building the pad for your trailer. Looking forward to your next video!
Mechanical ballet - love it. 😂 New driveway looks great slim.
i really enjoy your cabin series. you’re making great progress. have a rest and come back to it refreshed.
As the owner of a remote $30k cabin with a $50k road, I approve of this content!
Boy toy? I’d love to learn how to master that powerhouse! Skills to be in awe of that excavator operator has.🙏
I love work. I could sit and watch it being done all day! And what an awesome transformation!