It's all about showing the world what it's like living off Grid. It don't always have to be upgrades, just the simple things like scenery, going to town, making lunch, just your every day like. I love the channel. The video editing is perfect. Keep showing us the simple life.
Hi, Mick! The cabin looks great, and I love the bird feeders. No better view out your window, imo!! Please add the THANK YOU button to your channel so that we may buy you a $2 cup of coffee! It will add up, too. Keep up the great attitude and attention to detail. It is paying off!
Oops bears like birdfeeders. Take down at nite... In our area of Minnesota the bears wreak havoc on the feeders.. just a thought. Seeing you don't want bears close to home... Keep up the good work 👍
He has 2 wonderful parents that do it for a living and he has picked up a lot of what they had to offer. I agree he has it nailed. The only thing I don't like is the videos are to short sigh. I know time is recovered by the editing, but sill I could watch for hours.
You are doing it right by delaying gratification on projects until you have the money! What good is an off-grid lifestyle if you would take on debt just to satisfy the viewers? You are a rockstar!
You raised a fine young man! I ❤ watching Mick just do stuff... anything really! It's amazing the things he can do! He's a good cook too..... his bacon 🥓 and 🥚 🥚 look delicious and now I am hungry! I think his cabin looks great!
Hey Mick, we started homesteading, with a small shack, in far northern Maine, 50 years ago. Can relate to your comments about “less down time than you thought” and “always something to do”. We wrapped up our fall list here just in time for first snow. But, keep at it. You’ll get there. We’re retired now with warm 5 room house (one room added at a time”. ) We feed birds also. Big hint..If you want more birds, fill your tube feeders with sunflower seeds, for jays, etc. Scatter the mixed seed on ground for the “ground feeders”. Hang up a bit of suet or fat for woodpeckers. Each has their own preferences for feeding.
Keep up the great work Mick. Not a lot of folks out there who would do this. 56 year old dude here rooting for you, getting inspired by your videos. Do what you can with what you've got.
I'm a 66 year old granny who is itching to get outside and build a cabin, even if it's in my back yard, dammit. LOL You are doing good things for your viewers, Mick. Add that THANK YOU button to your channel! I want to buy you a coffee!
Not gonna lie, alot of people try to create content similar to this and fail. I think you were born for this. Your voiceovers come across as very natural and effortless, the content itself draws you in. Overall you just seem like a genuinely good dude pursuing his dreams and i think if you keep doing this and being yourself, you'll have alot of success and happiness.
You have a perfect speaking voice for radio, news, or audiobooks. Your desire to improve your home is admirable, and a reflection of your awesome parents. Yep, I watch their channels too. Great job, and keep the videos coming.
I can't believe someone would criticize your cabin when everyone knows how you are doing this building on a budget. You are doing great and the new siding is a nice color choice! I like seeing you cook and do your chores. There's absolutely nothing wrong with your videos either. I've enjoyed all of them. I do wish they were a bit longer. Everything will fall into place and you will have a rhythm to your life.
I feel the same way. In fact, he has some pretty long gaps so I just watch the build again. I have probably watched all his build videos at least 10 times a piece!😃 Don't know why they are so fascinating 🤷♀️
Awesome job. Enjoy the birds. They are a welcoming joy. They will come once one find the feeders. They will tell their friends. Before you know it you will need to build bird houses to keep them near. Be careful what you wish for. I started with a few bird and now I feed hundreds in the morning. Lol Keep your positive attitude.👍 you're doing well. It's that Whipple drive.
The siding looks awesome and even makes the cabin appear warmer! Once the birds find those feeders you will be constantly needing to fill them and the birds will bring you great joy 😊 This mom of 3 boys from Ky loves your videos - God's blessings on your journey...
I am the same way. Never happy with my projects. But remember this. Mark Twain said "continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection" . Keep up the good work.
Good job on the siding! When my step-dad (the Mr. Good-Enough guy) and I were building my place here on the K-Penn. Every day when finishing up at the end of the day, I would clean up the job site. He would make snarky comments about it but eventually shut up. I have never liked leaving a mess at the end of the day, and it's nice to go back the next morning to a clean work area.
Mick, I have a few building tips for you. 1. Get pencils. You can erase when you mark wrong and graphite does not show thru paint, like ink. 2. When you make a straight cut with a speed square, move it over and use it to guide your circular saw. You will get a much nicer cut every time.
Hi Mich! Now that you have your bird feeders out. Have you considered getting a kitten? A cat is a lot of company out there and you could teach it to ride in the car with you when you have to go away sometimes. Just a thought.. Cats really love watching bird feeders!♥️👍
The cabin looks fantastic, Since my whole yard is bird feeders I think that we're a great edition. I've enjoyed your videos so I hope you take pleasure in them. Even though we will always see what we could do different. We need to be satisfied with our accomplishments as well.. That's your sweetheart, This grandma is proud of you. God bless you❤
Excellent perspective! I'm an artist and I remember that once as a teenager my darling mother reacted to me staring at a drawing I was working on by saying "Well, no one has to tell you you're good!" It was a well intended attempt to keep me humble, but what she didn't realize was that I was scrutinizing it to see what I could make better. We always need that self critique to improve the quality of our creativity, I believe. I’ve seen that to be so in my nearly 7 decades of life so far. Yes, it's also a good thing to learn, when to let go of the critical eye just enough to take in the satisfaction of what you've been able to create. I know it can give you inspiration, energy, and enthusiasm for the next project, and the next... I Love your videos! Love the bird feeders and I'm happy you've reopened the PayPal, Mick. Happy toiling!
Very nice cabin upgrade with the new siding! As for birds.... wild bird seed makes a mess, gets moldy and attracts mice. Black oil sunflower seeds will get birds to your feeders and comes in 40 pound bulk sacks. Much more economical that that granular burd seed. You need to place the feeder under better cover from rain and snow. Amazon has covers that can be easily added to your existing feeders. The covers provide protection and help with squirrel intruders too. I have bird feeders hanging within view of 3 sides of my house. Cheap-ish entertainment. Best wishes!
Glad for new video and seeing alls well. Your Homestead coming along . Slow as you go and enjoy life. Lots of good suggestions (steps, eaves to keep out water damage), know you will handle that in time. Get a tarp and cover your wood so is dry ready to keep you warm. Gutter to drain water into a barrel a necessary evil. Most importantly Mick, do what makes you thrive, radical decisions, priorities , but always include joyous times. Not many 18 year olds have accomplished what you have on their own. Anxious for next video -short n sweet, or longer. Keep details of location yours! See people baiting for info by beautiful Mountains _ like to see them on next trip!! BAIT - be careful. 🇺🇸🥶 till next time. Stay safe.
Wow! Almost to 100k subs! What a great start… both to the channel and to the cabin. I wouldn’t stress too much about video quality, it’ the content I tune in for. You are finding your own voice and your own style and I look forward to your next upload.
Your cabin looks AMAZING!!! Fantastic job picking out roof & siding colors! You have a real talent for interior/exterior design. Keep up the great work!!! 👏You just built a HOME!! How proud of you of your hardworking?? No longer a "shed" lol. bird feeders are a great addition. cant wait to see what kind of birds you attrack this time of year. There is always many who dont want to fly south in the winter who will enjoy your bird food 🦅🦆🦉 Glad to see you are eating a good healthy dinner of eggs & bacon which will keep your body & mind strong & sharp!! 🥓🥓🥚 Greetings from Hot Florida! 🌊🌴🌞 Mick amazon has a job for people to read audio books = good money on your time frame. You would be fantastic at this kind of job.
I love the cabin! You are doing great. As I have said before, your production is just fine. Your videos are better than many. We are all just thrilled to see your progress. Keep your content coming, Mick. Business has cycles. Now is the time to build your subs. IMHO audio is the most important. As a failed podcaster 😂 I did learn the foundational importance of great audio. Between that silky voice of yours, great choice of background music and darn good leveling, you’ve got this. Your video is fine. Keep putting out content. Progress beats perfection. You are honing your craft. Don’t get caught in the perfection trap. For now you are doing fine with production or your channel wouldn’t have grown. Focus on your subs. Subs come from content. Narrow homestead is doing a great job building his brand through a lot of shorts. So happy to see you. I was hoping you hadn’t given up. Wow! The scenery is great. The cabin is becoming a home. Well done. Subs content subs content. Much support from your self- appointed granny from TX Ps. I started camping at 66 so I could “get outside and get happy.“ Whipple-power! Pass it along.😉
Good Morning ! It's always a delight to discover another video of yours ! You are making progress toward your goals ...and here's another grandma who is proud of you ! Your cabin is looking terrific...nice color on the siding and the birdfeeders are a perfect addition (those little ones will greatly appreciate you in the winter . A small tip - keeping the birdseed in a closed container outside will prevent the hatching out of bugs , due to the warmth inside...ask me how I know...sigh... Stay safe and well . Wishing you Joy !
You are much like your mother!😁She was quick to put up bird feeders at one of her cabin builds also. The birds will come.....would love to see your moose...
Cabin looks like a home now! I love watching birds too - but when I put up feeders in MA - it attracted bears who took them down. Would love to see video of moose! Good luck raising funds to get new equipment - your videos don't really need fancy - your heart felt honest content is refreshing - stay yourself!
Wow! Great upgrade! I knew you were short on money, but I was pretty worried about the lack of Tyvek and siding, not for aesthetic reasons but to protect the wood. This puts this silly middle aged man at ease 😂. Keep doing your thing, Mick! ✌️
Cabin is looking good! Glad you were able to get the siding on before winter got serious, keeping the weather off the plywood will make it last, you’d be amazed how quickly it deteriorates left un-protected.
I agree with comments about the lure of new equipment, this video was fantastic. I would skip new stuff and plan more traveling for this coming summer. The siding looks fantastic. No more shack for Nick.
Oh it looks so much better! Good job! I also love the neutral color. Don’t you have bears? Just thinking they might get the feeders. When I lived in CA we had to hang them with a pulley system from a tree branch. Our bears never really hibernated though, yours probably do…
Hi Mick .. don’t be so hard on yourself !! You are doing AWESOME ~ Look what you have accomplished!! Most 40 year olds don’t even know how to build “anything” and you have built a Cozy home!! It looks Much better with the siding and will definitely last longer and be warmer now.. videos are good enough for me..Super Proud Of You !!
It was very exciting to see your video pop up this morning! I had just been wondering a couple of days ago how you and your homestead were doing and what projects you might be up to about now. I love the siding you chose for your cabin and how nice it looks! The bird feeders are an addition awesome and I bet once the word gets out, you will have many feathered friends visiting!
Excellent..Very good video! The views lovely and you did a great job beautifying your cabin. Can't wait to hear how much warmer you are inside. So glad you got it done before too much winter set in. Keep the videos coming. ...
Hi Mick! I so enjoy your videos! They are awesome! I wish you were not so hard on yourself. I love seeing your progress and hearing you narrate your videos. I like seeing the progress on the home and just hearing you talk about life and seeing the area. You are doing a great job! Thank you so much for sharing with us. Take care 😊❤️
You made me smile when you mentioned things you get excited about when you become an adult. It’s the gift that keeps giving. I’m 65 &!am beyond thrilled that I can climb into the back of my jeep to go to bed😂. Cabin looks awesome. Those birds will show up. Word will slowly get out about a new food source. Stay awesome Mick!!❤️
Look at that!! You did great! I love feeding the birds too! They need water too but you would need it heated. Great job! Has got to make you feel great!
The birds will find the feeders and so will other wild life. I have a feeling we are going to be enjoying some interesting and sometimes scary footage upcoming. As always, love your content. Thanks Mick!
It doesn't have to be "gorgeous" by other peoples standards, only your own. As long as its functional the looks are unimportant. You have made some truly amazing progress, baby steps! Very proud of you! 🥰🙏
Wow it looks amazing you sure did a great job 👍🏻can’t wait to see what you are doing next. Until your next video stay warm stay safe and god bless my friend 🙏✌🏼
@mmiller1011 It's fine if he wants to do better and "perfect" this craft. Pursuing growth and development is never a bad thing. It is just as important to be content with where you are, and how far you have come, and don't let your "ideal" keep you from enjoying and appreciating now.
Great video Mick , love the siding which has really enhanced your cabin . Glad you have reactivated your PayPal account . I’m sure all donations will help keep you topped up with essentials in between you getting paid . Keep going you are inspirational . Warm greetings from UK 🇬🇧
It look like somebody who was starting to build a beautiful home. I could definitely see the bones of the place and it does look very pretty with the siding on it. It looks really great!
In the spring, try and grow some vegetables and during harvest make some preserves to help with food during the winter. Living off grid and growing your own food is actually one of the benefits of living off grid. Even have some chickens for a good source of eggs. Not sure if this will attract unwanted predators around your property or not. It's definitely a great source for content.
@Extreme9936 They will survive the same as a winter bird. Just build a good winter coop. They need between 12-15hrs light in order to lay eggs and a regular schedule. Ang type of light bulb will work.
He likes to travel with his friends. just hunting and fishing will provide protein for his needs. He doesn't need to add finding someone to care for his animals while he is out and about.
Love that you put up bird feeders!! That sunset sure was beautiful!! That siding really does wonders to the place!! Good work! Keep it up! See ya in the next one!!
Everything is looking great! If you feed the birds black oil sunflower seeds you’ll get a lot more stopping by, most birds prefer them over the seeds you have.
Great progress Mick! I'm thankful to you cuz I get to learn a step by step how to with your videos with all your comments of the build after living in the cabin. Have a great day! Fruzsina from Denmark.
The siding makes a big difference, looks great. I do suggest you tarp your firewood stack, helps keep all that hard work (splitting & stacking) from possibly turning into a giant ice cube...
I would love to see his next project a woodshed to keep all his hard work of splitting dry and accessible in the harsh weather, if you burn wood as your only heat source it would be invaluable
Good morning buddy how ya doing? The cabin is shaping up!! You are doing it just like your folks did when they were young. I think they are good role models. I’ve never met you or your family, but one like to to very much. Don’t get discouraged during the thin times, it builds character. As a young fella I wanted to do what you are doing live life as you choose, living by the decisions you make. Following your own dreams. Thank you for sharing your life with us . God bless you Nick and your family. Keep up the good work!!
The siding looks great, Mick! All buildings look bad until the siding goes up, so don’t worry. Love seeing the bird feeders. We love feeding the birds and put out black oil sunflower seeds, which the birds love. We also plant a cluster of sunflowers each year. We put out thistle seed for the finches. We also set out some cracked corn on the ground, and occasionally we give them some peanuts. Rare occasion they get the salty shell peanuts or mixed nuts. We set out a hummingbird feeder, bird bath, and salt block also. Morning and night there is always something to watch. Plant some red and white clover in your grass and the bunnies will show up. Best entertainment out there. Over time you will figure out what your wildlife enjoys, and you’ll have a lot of enjoyment watching the birds and wildlife while you sip coffee or tea, especially on those cold days. Look forward to seeing more from you in the future. Loved your story time as well. Take care and blessings!
Content ideas. What are you doing for water, power, do you have an outhouse? Do you get into town? Do you see your friends? What do you eat in a week? What variety of food do you eat? What is your plan for treating cold and flu? Do you have herbals or? Do you have a PO Box? What can you share about the wildlife? Native plants? Indigenous people? Any interaction or is it two separate worlds? How many coats do you have for winter? How many hours of daylight do you have and what are the temps in each video (that might be good for the description box) do you have cell service? How often do you speak with your parents? Where and how do you store your food? How do you protect against bears? Is there anything in your build that had bears in mind? Do you have internet access? Where do you have to go to upload content? How do you wash dishes? Where do you shower (sponge bath). What mental space has surprised you? You have signed up for a lot of challenges (bravo!) how are you handling your inevitable disappointments, mindset to grow through it? BTW I love how much you are using that ladder!
Love the new siding, it’s definitely got to give you a boost mentally looking at it. Your videos are great. Remember we are our own worst enemy, your doing great. 😊
Wow Mick the siding looks fantastic its crazy how such a small thing makes a huge difference. I think your videos are pretty good for just starting out. No one is gifted with perfection Mick we all learn and get better at task as we go. Take care.
You called it a shack, well now you can absolutely call it your home!! What a tremendous transformation. I’m really enjoying your narration of what real life is like in a humerus and interesting way. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Hey Mick, super work brother!!! You've got a brass pair!! Admire your guts and sense of adventure. Will be interesting to see if this adventure continues to feed your sense of exploration!! God Bless brother!!
Your cabin looks a lot better with the siding. Thanks for sharing it with us. I know that most people enjoyed your last video of you reading that story. Myself i would like to see more videos like this one. Keep on keeping on !!! Go outside, toil for your food and be happy !!!!!!
Just a little tip to attract birds to your feeders, get sunflower seeds instead of mixed seeds and suet blocks are also great. 😊 I love your videos btw. Thanks for sharing.
Nicely done! All projects have ugly stages, but congratulations on getting to a prettier stage. Wildlife brings me such joy, feeding the birds and critters around my home helps me during those oh so brief quiet moments to be able to just be an observer Perhaps in downtime if you have some scrap wood that you could turn it into a small platform feeder, some birds prefer flat feeding spaces over the tubes!
Looks great Mick! The siding really gives it a finished look! Long-time birder in Northern Minnesota here. If you want the most birds as economically as can be, offer just plain old black oil sunflower seeds. They’re by far the most favored by the most bird species. Not many birds eat corn, and even less eat millet. Mostly, they’ll kick it out in the ground to get at the sunflower seeds. If you want to splurge sometime, offer some medium sized hulled black oil sunflower seeds in addition to the whole seeds. Some smaller birds really go for those because they have a hard time cracking whole seeds. See you soon! Matt
I really like how the sketchy ladder had stayed throughout the build and I think its really cool that youre out there doing this. Ive toyed with the idea of moving to alaska but I havent dedicated too much time to it. Still, keep up the good work, I like your dedication.
On your window trim you should run the vertical bits all the way down and put the bottom piece in between the two to mitigate water rotting out the wood. Just a tip. Love the videos. 🤙
Just don't listen to the negative comments we all have to start somewhere, and you my boy should be very proud of yourself for what you have achieved already. But as a by the way your siding looks great, you're doin it!! Much love from the UK xxxxx
I think these videos are awesome! I'm always so stoked when I see your vids and hate when they're done. The updates are amazing and the shack def looks more like a home now! Thanks for taking us along this journey. Looking forward to seeing how the bird feeders work out. Cheers!
Yes, the siding makes the cabin look very nice. Good idea to put out the bird feeders. As my Grandma would say, the birds will come, “all in due time.” I recently started watching both of your parents videos and heard your mom say you have a new channel. So, last night I started watching them from the beginning. I am impressed with what you are doing for yourself.
So happy for you! The siding is so nice! Also, your videos are incredible. We like watching what it is like living off grid in Alaska. So share normal everyday activities.
Mick you are doing Great!! Dont be too harsh on yourself saying you are not satisfied with your videos. They are wonderful! Showing your first cabin build and the whole process, the more unedited, the more honest. You are doing great! Your cabin is beautiful and its a joy to watch your journey. I saw a video where your mom was in a cabin that had the well pump right inside the cabin and used the pump as a faucet. That was ingenious! Will you be digging a well?
The cabin looks really good. You did a great job! I love your videos and I don't see any bad quality in them. Keep up the good work. I hope the moose is nice!
It's taking shape, looks great. I'm concerned you didn't flash your windows, time will tell if you needed it or not. It's all a learning process and don't let it get you down! I enjoy your content!
Mick, I can't even begin to imagine how proud your Mom and Dad must be of you !! You're doing a great job !! Love the Video's, I sit and anxiously await every single one !! Keep up the great work buddy :)
Good morning Mick! It's good to see you again. The siding definitely improves the looks of your cabin. Haha 😂 now you'll have to have your mom come up and add her artistic designs to your cabin door or something. 😉 You are blessed more than you know. Lots of people would love to live where you live right now and the mountain views are truly amazing.
Good to see you appreciate the small things. But you made the decision to experience that so great job. Its difficult doing videos and editing you will get better and better. I learned a lot from your parents actually.
I hope we get to see your mom and dad over to help with a few last min touches that they could add to your cabin. Maybe a Christmas Gathering with tree trimming? 🎄oh and you need a safer ladder.
Love following your journey in Alaska 🌲 It's nice to see others who have a different perspective on what life can be about. And the cabin looks great with the new sidings. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Norway 😄
Mick, the cabin looks nice and cozy. Hope the birds visit you soon. I enjoy watching you grow into adulthood and the realizations it brings. Keep up the good work.
It's all about showing the world what it's like living off Grid. It don't always have to be upgrades, just the simple things like scenery, going to town, making lunch, just your every day like. I love the channel. The video editing is perfect. Keep showing us the simple life.
Show us the outhouse so we know.
Yes ,I watch to see Alaska & ,get info about starting a life there.
@@ws775 could have a honey bucket . Think compost toilet.
Exactly! If I wanted Hollywood I'll turn on the TV.
@@punkotter1867that's my thoughts. We live in the mountains & have one for when the well dies. It's got one of those fancy seats with a lid😂. Classy!
Hi, Mick! The cabin looks great, and I love the bird feeders. No better view out your window, imo!! Please add the THANK YOU button to your channel so that we may buy you a $2 cup of coffee! It will add up, too. Keep up the great attitude and attention to detail. It is paying off!
Don't forget to take down the bird feeders at nite... In our areI
Oops bears like birdfeeders. Take down at nite... In our area of Minnesota the bears wreak havoc on the feeders.. just a thought. Seeing you don't want bears close to home... Keep up the good work 👍
@@davidlee9299 there are 3 dots to the right of your comment that allow you to edit!🙂
Yes, this. And a PO box where we can send him stuff. His community WANTS to help the journey along.
Add a PO Box, we want to send you stuff and Amazon wishlist. I do t have PayPal but a wish list is good to set up..
As a fulltime professional filmmaker, the story and editing is what matters most and you got that nailed down!
Maybe consider collaborating with Mick to upgrade his videos?
He has 2 wonderful parents that do it for a living and he has picked up a lot of what they had to offer. I agree he has it nailed. The only thing I don't like is the videos are to short sigh. I know time is recovered by the editing, but sill I could watch for hours.
So true!
So kind! I love comments like this. It gives me faith in the online community. Peace.
The cabin looks great!
You are doing it right by delaying gratification on projects until you have the money! What good is an off-grid lifestyle if you would take on debt just to satisfy the viewers? You are a rockstar!
💯% true! Pay as you go will make it sweeter when it comes!
It's looking so cozy! Great job :) Try just plain black sunflower seeds.... the birds love those.
Thank you for raising a wonderful young man!!🎉🎉
They are called Black Oil Sunflower seeds.
You raised a fine young man! I ❤ watching Mick just do stuff... anything really! It's amazing the things he can do! He's a good cook too..... his bacon 🥓 and 🥚 🥚 look delicious and now I am hungry! I think his cabin looks great!
Came here to say the same thing!! The birds will be all over it in no time :)
What are you his mom or something? 😏
Hey Mick, we started homesteading, with a small shack, in far northern Maine, 50 years ago. Can relate to your comments about “less down time than you thought” and “always something to do”. We wrapped up our fall list here just in time for first snow. But, keep at it. You’ll get there. We’re retired now with warm 5 room house (one room added at a time”. )
We feed birds also. Big hint..If you want more birds, fill your tube feeders with sunflower seeds, for jays, etc. Scatter the mixed seed on ground for the “ground feeders”. Hang up a bit of suet or fat for woodpeckers. Each has their own preferences for feeding.
blue jays and squirrels love peanuts. The fights that ensure between them are always hilarious.
I think the feeders he put up are for niger seed, I don,t think the holes are big enough for regular birdseed
Wouldn't hanging fat attract bears?
Keep up the great work Mick. Not a lot of folks out there who would do this. 56 year old dude here rooting for you, getting inspired by your videos. Do what you can with what you've got.
What an improvement. Well done.
Looks amazing Mick!!! Keep up the good work kido!🎉 I mean Adult-o!
I'm a 66 year old granny who is itching to get outside and build a cabin, even if it's in my back yard, dammit. LOL You are doing good things for your viewers, Mick. Add that THANK YOU button to your channel! I want to buy you a coffee!
Not gonna lie, alot of people try to create content similar to this and fail. I think you were born for this. Your voiceovers come across as very natural and effortless, the content itself draws you in. Overall you just seem like a genuinely good dude pursuing his dreams and i think if you keep doing this and being yourself, you'll have alot of success and happiness.
You have a perfect speaking voice for radio, news, or audiobooks. Your desire to improve your home is admirable, and a reflection of your awesome parents. Yep, I watch their channels too. Great job, and keep the videos coming.
Yes. He has a great voice. So fun to see his adventures too.
Mick, you could make some extra money reading books on line. Just an idea.
@@claire_A-T what a great idea! Perfect voice, perfect setting, perfect suggestion, Ms. Claire!🌻👍
I can't believe someone would criticize your cabin when everyone knows how you are doing this building on a budget. You are doing great and the new siding is a nice color choice! I like seeing you cook and do your chores. There's absolutely nothing wrong with your videos either. I've enjoyed all of them. I do wish they were a bit longer. Everything will fall into place and you will have a rhythm to your life.
I feel the same way. In fact, he has some pretty long gaps so I just watch the build again. I have probably watched all his build videos at least 10 times a piece!😃 Don't know why they are so fascinating 🤷♀️
Tyvek! Looks you’ll finally have the mold licked. Couldn’t happen too soon.
Awesome job. Enjoy the birds. They are a welcoming joy. They will come once one find the feeders. They will tell their friends. Before you know it you will need to build bird houses to keep them near. Be careful what you wish for. I started with a few bird and now I feed hundreds in the morning. Lol Keep your positive attitude.👍 you're doing well. It's that Whipple drive.
The siding just makes the cabin truly look like a little cabin in the woods!! Great job Mick!!!! Enjoy watching the birds.
The siding looks awesome and even makes the cabin appear warmer! Once the birds find those feeders you will be constantly needing to fill them and the birds will bring you great joy 😊 This mom of 3 boys from Ky loves your videos - God's blessings on your journey...
I am the same way. Never happy with my projects. But remember this. Mark Twain said "continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection" . Keep up the good work.
Shack might not look good to you but if it's keeping you warm and well sheltered, it's doing its job and we appreciate it for doing that.
Good job on the siding!
When my step-dad (the Mr. Good-Enough guy) and I were building my place here on the K-Penn. Every day when finishing up at the end of the day, I would clean up the job site. He would make snarky comments about it but eventually shut up. I have never liked leaving a mess at the end of the day, and it's nice to go back the next morning to a clean work area.
Mick, I have a few building tips for you. 1. Get pencils. You can erase when you mark wrong and graphite does not show thru paint, like ink. 2. When you make a straight cut with a speed square, move it over and use it to guide your circular saw. You will get a much nicer cut every time.
Hi Mich! Now that you have your bird feeders out. Have you considered getting a kitten? A cat is a lot of company out there and you could teach it to ride in the car with you when you have to go away sometimes. Just a thought.. Cats really love watching bird feeders!♥️👍
And thet help with the rodents.
The cabin looks fantastic, Since my whole yard is bird feeders I think that we're a great edition. I've enjoyed your videos so I hope you take pleasure in them. Even though we will always see what we could do different. We need to be satisfied with our accomplishments as well.. That's your sweetheart, This grandma is proud of you. God bless you❤
Excellent perspective! I'm an artist and I remember that once as a teenager my darling mother reacted to me staring at a drawing I was working on by saying "Well, no one has to tell you you're good!" It was a well intended attempt to keep me humble, but what she didn't realize was that I was scrutinizing it to see what I could make better. We always need that self critique to improve the quality of our creativity, I believe. I’ve seen that to be so in my nearly 7 decades of life so far.
Yes, it's also a good thing to learn, when to let go of the critical eye just enough to take in the satisfaction of what you've been able to create. I know it can give you inspiration, energy, and enthusiasm for the next project, and the next...
I Love your videos! Love the bird feeders and I'm happy you've reopened the PayPal, Mick. Happy toiling!
Very nice cabin upgrade with the new siding!
As for birds.... wild bird seed makes a mess, gets moldy and attracts mice. Black oil sunflower seeds will get birds to your feeders and comes in 40 pound bulk sacks. Much more economical that that granular burd seed. You need to place the feeder under better cover from rain and snow. Amazon has covers that can be easily added to your existing feeders. The covers provide protection and help with squirrel intruders too. I have bird feeders hanging within view of 3 sides of my house. Cheap-ish entertainment. Best wishes!
I love bird feeders too. There's just something so calming about chirping birds in the morning. good job finishing the outside.
Glad for new video and seeing alls well. Your Homestead coming along .
Slow as you go and enjoy life.
Lots of good suggestions (steps, eaves to keep out water damage), know you will handle that in time.
Get a tarp and cover your wood so is dry ready to keep you warm.
Gutter to drain water into a barrel a necessary evil.
Most importantly Mick, do what makes you thrive, radical decisions, priorities , but always
include joyous times.
Not many 18 year olds have accomplished what you have on their own.
Anxious for next video -short n sweet, or longer.
Keep details of location yours! See people baiting for info by beautiful Mountains _ like to see them on next trip!! BAIT - be careful.
🇺🇸🥶 till next time. Stay safe.
Wow! Almost to 100k subs! What a great start… both to the channel and to the cabin. I wouldn’t stress too much about video quality, it’ the content I tune in for. You are finding your own voice and your own style and I look forward to your next upload.
Your cabin looks AMAZING!!! Fantastic job picking out roof & siding colors! You have a real talent for interior/exterior design. Keep up the great work!!! 👏You just built a HOME!! How proud of you of your hardworking?? No longer a "shed" lol.
bird feeders are a great addition. cant wait to see what kind of birds you attrack this time of year. There is always many who dont want to fly south in the winter who will enjoy your bird food 🦅🦆🦉
Glad to see you are eating a good healthy dinner of eggs & bacon which will keep your body & mind strong & sharp!! 🥓🥓🥚
Greetings from Hot Florida! 🌊🌴🌞
Mick amazon has a job for people to read audio books = good money on your time frame. You would be fantastic at this kind of job.
I love the cabin! You are doing great.
As I have said before, your production is just fine. Your videos are better than many.
We are all just thrilled to see your progress. Keep your content coming, Mick. Business has cycles. Now is the time to build your subs. IMHO audio is the most important. As a failed podcaster 😂 I did learn the foundational importance of great audio. Between that silky voice of yours, great choice of background music and darn good leveling, you’ve got this. Your video is fine.
Keep putting out content. Progress beats perfection. You are honing your craft. Don’t get caught in the perfection trap. For now you are doing fine with production or your channel wouldn’t have grown.
Focus on your subs. Subs come from content. Narrow homestead is doing a great job building his brand through a lot of shorts.
So happy to see you. I was hoping you hadn’t given up.
Wow!
The scenery is great. The cabin is becoming a home.
Well done.
Subs content subs content.
Much support from your self- appointed granny from TX
Ps. I started camping at 66 so I could “get outside and get happy.“ Whipple-power! Pass it along.😉
Yes, more videos would great and that will bring in more money from you tube…
The siding changed the look & it shows something is finished vs unfinished. It looks like you're home for as long as you want. Thanks for the video
Good Morning !
It's always a delight to discover another video of yours ! You are making progress toward your goals ...and here's another grandma who is proud of you ! Your cabin is looking terrific...nice color on the siding and the birdfeeders are a perfect addition (those little ones will greatly appreciate you in the winter . A small tip - keeping the birdseed in a closed container outside will prevent the hatching out of bugs , due to the warmth inside...ask me how I know...sigh... Stay safe and well . Wishing you Joy !
You are much like your mother!😁She was quick to put up bird feeders at one of her cabin builds also. The birds will come.....would love to see your moose...
Cabin looks like a home now! I love watching birds too - but when I put up feeders in MA - it attracted bears who took them down. Would love to see video of moose! Good luck raising funds to get new equipment - your videos don't really need fancy - your heart felt honest content is refreshing - stay yourself!
Wow! Great upgrade! I knew you were short on money, but I was pretty worried about the lack of Tyvek and siding, not for aesthetic reasons but to protect the wood. This puts this silly middle aged man at ease 😂.
Keep doing your thing, Mick! ✌️
That cladding makes world of difference Mick. Great job on your hime 👍 best wishes from Cornwall England
Cabin is looking good! Glad you were able to get the siding on before winter got serious, keeping the weather off the plywood will make it last, you’d be amazed how quickly it deteriorates left un-protected.
Hey Mick, all the videos I have thoroughly enjoyed. Don't worry about it, I think you are doing a great job. Keep going.
I agree with comments about the lure of new equipment, this video was fantastic. I would skip new stuff and plan more traveling for this coming summer. The siding looks fantastic. No more shack for Nick.
Oh it looks so much better! Good job! I also love the neutral color.
Don’t you have bears? Just thinking they might get the feeders. When I lived in CA we had to hang them with a pulley system from a tree branch. Our bears never really hibernated though, yours probably do…
Hi Mick .. don’t be so hard on yourself !! You are doing AWESOME ~ Look what you have accomplished!! Most 40 year olds don’t even know how to build “anything” and you have built a Cozy home!! It looks Much better with the siding and will definitely last longer and be warmer now.. videos are good enough for me..Super Proud Of You !!
The siding looks wonderful and aesthetically I think it makes the world of difference especially for you because it's your home. Keep up the work!❤ ❤
Mick! I smiled watching you put up the siding AND the windows are beautiful. Keep at it! Life is a journey and you are doing GREAT!
The cabin’s looking fabulous. It’s a process to be taken slowly, a little at a time, and enjoyed along the way. Great job.😊
It was very exciting to see your video pop up this morning! I had just been wondering a couple of days ago how you and your homestead were doing and what projects you might be up to about now. I love the siding you chose for your cabin and how nice it looks! The bird feeders are an addition awesome and I bet once the word gets out, you will have many feathered friends visiting!
Excellent..Very good video! The views lovely and you did a great job beautifying your cabin. Can't wait to hear how much warmer you are inside. So glad you got it done before too much winter set in. Keep the videos coming. ...
Hi Mick! I so enjoy your videos! They are awesome! I wish you were not so hard on yourself. I love seeing your progress and hearing you narrate your videos. I like seeing the progress on the home and just hearing you talk about life and seeing the area. You are doing a great job! Thank you so much for sharing with us. Take care 😊❤️
Mate you could put up a 5-minute video of just the birds around the cabin and I'd watch it! Stay safe and keep at it.
The siding adds so much, it looks great Mick. Great job. Love your vids, keep up the good work!!! God’s blessings always!❤❤❤
You made me smile when you mentioned things you get excited about when you become an adult. It’s the gift that keeps giving. I’m 65 &!am beyond thrilled that I can climb into the back of my jeep to go to bed😂. Cabin looks awesome. Those birds will show up. Word will slowly get out about a new food source. Stay awesome Mick!!❤️
Congrats on 100k! You deserve it! Your videos have been constantly improving and they will be up to your standards soon enough! Enjoy the ride!
Look at that!! You did great! I love feeding the birds too! They need water too but you would need it heated. Great job! Has got to make you feel great!
The birds will find the feeders and so will other wild life. I have a feeling we are going to be enjoying some interesting and sometimes scary footage upcoming. As always, love your content. Thanks Mick!
Wow! Nice change. Good for you. We don't mind seeing repetitive work. You are creating a community and we somehow already feel like family.
It doesn't have to be "gorgeous" by other peoples standards, only your own. As long as its functional the looks are unimportant. You have made some truly amazing progress, baby steps! Very proud of you! 🥰🙏
Wow it looks amazing you sure did a great job 👍🏻can’t wait to see what you are doing next. Until your next video stay warm stay safe and god bless my friend 🙏✌🏼
Excellent job young man. The cabin's looking good.👏😀🇬🇧
The Cabin looks good, as do your videos. I understand wanting more/better, but don't let that keep you from creating "content".
Absolutely agree. We are here for content not cinematography. Your videos are wonderful as is.
@mmiller1011 It's fine if he wants to do better and "perfect" this craft. Pursuing growth and development is never a bad thing. It is just as important to be content with where you are, and how far you have come, and don't let your "ideal" keep you from enjoying and appreciating now.
Hey Mick. The cabin siding looks awesome. great job
Great video Mick , love the siding which has really enhanced your cabin . Glad you have reactivated your PayPal account . I’m sure all donations will help keep you topped up with essentials in between you getting paid . Keep going you are inspirational . Warm greetings from UK 🇬🇧
It look like somebody who was starting to build a beautiful home. I could definitely see the bones of the place and it does look very pretty with the siding on it. It looks really great!
In the spring, try and grow some vegetables and during harvest make some preserves to help with food during the winter. Living off grid and growing your own food is actually one of the benefits of living off grid. Even have some chickens for a good source of eggs. Not sure if this will attract unwanted predators around your property or not. It's definitely a great source for content.
Container potatoes are the easiest way to go and easy to store for the Winter.
Won't they die in the winter?
@Extreme9936 They will survive the same as a winter bird. Just build a good winter coop. They need between 12-15hrs light in order to lay eggs and a regular schedule. Ang type of light bulb will work.
He likes to travel with his friends. just hunting and fishing will provide protein for his needs. He doesn't need to add finding someone to care for his animals while he is out and about.
Congratulations it looks nice.
Great job Mick, the siding is a game changer for the looks of your castle.
Love that you put up bird feeders!! That sunset sure was beautiful!! That siding really does wonders to the place!! Good work! Keep it up! See ya in the next one!!
Everything is looking great! If you feed the birds black oil sunflower seeds you’ll get a lot more stopping by, most birds prefer them over the seeds you have.
Looking good Mick. A builder after your dad, and your aesthetics after your mom.
The "ugly" cabin is now beautiful!!! It looks great. Keep toiling , you are doing great!
Great progress Mick! I'm thankful to you cuz I get to learn a step by step how to with your videos with all your comments of the build after living in the cabin. Have a great day! Fruzsina from Denmark.
The siding makes a big difference, looks great. I do suggest you tarp your firewood stack, helps keep all that hard work (splitting & stacking) from possibly turning into a giant ice cube...
I would love to see his next project a woodshed to keep all his hard work of splitting dry and accessible in the harsh weather, if you burn wood as your only heat source it would be invaluable
Good morning buddy how ya doing? The cabin is shaping up!! You are doing it just like your folks did when they were young. I think they are good role models. I’ve never met you or your family, but one like to to very much.
Don’t get discouraged during the thin times, it builds character.
As a young fella I wanted to do what you are doing live life as you choose, living by the decisions you make. Following your own dreams. Thank you for sharing your life with us . God bless you Nick and your family. Keep up the good work!!
The siding looks great, Mick! All buildings look bad until the siding goes up, so don’t worry. Love seeing the bird feeders. We love feeding the birds and put out black oil sunflower seeds, which the birds love. We also plant a cluster of sunflowers each year. We put out thistle seed for the finches. We also set out some cracked corn on the ground, and occasionally we give them some peanuts. Rare occasion they get the salty shell peanuts or mixed nuts. We set out a hummingbird feeder, bird bath, and salt block also. Morning and night there is always something to watch. Plant some red and white clover in your grass and the bunnies will show up. Best entertainment out there. Over time you will figure out what your wildlife enjoys, and you’ll have a lot of enjoyment watching the birds and wildlife while you sip coffee or tea, especially on those cold days. Look forward to seeing more from you in the future. Loved your story time as well. Take care and blessings!
Content ideas.
What are you doing for water, power, do you have an outhouse? Do you get into town? Do you see your friends? What do you eat in a week? What variety of food do you eat? What is your plan for treating cold and flu? Do you have herbals or? Do you have a PO Box? What can you share about the wildlife? Native plants? Indigenous people? Any interaction or is it two separate worlds? How many coats do you have for winter? How many hours of daylight do you have and what are the temps in each video (that might be good for the description box) do you have cell service? How often do you speak with your parents? Where and how do you store your food? How do you protect against bears? Is there anything in your build that had bears in mind? Do you have internet access? Where do you have to go to upload content? How do you wash dishes? Where do you shower (sponge bath). What mental space has surprised you? You have signed up for a lot of challenges (bravo!) how are you handling your inevitable disappointments, mindset to grow through it?
BTW I love how much you are using that ladder!
Love the new siding, it’s definitely got to give you a boost mentally looking at it. Your videos are great. Remember we are our own worst enemy, your doing great. 😊
Great job Mick, quite the transformation! I am very impressed! Looking forward to your next video! 👍🏼👍🏼
Wow Mick the siding looks fantastic its crazy how such a small thing makes a huge difference. I think your videos are pretty good for just starting out. No one is gifted with perfection Mick we all learn and get better at task as we go. Take care.
Don't let negative comments sink in too deep. You're doing fine putting one foot in front of the other and thats all that matters. ❤
You called it a shack, well now you can absolutely call it your home!! What a tremendous transformation. I’m really enjoying your narration of what real life is like in a humerus and interesting way. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Looks great to have siding on the cabin. Keep on keeping on. Blessings
Hey Mick, super work brother!!! You've got a brass pair!! Admire your guts and sense of adventure. Will be interesting to see if this adventure continues to feed your sense of exploration!! God Bless brother!!
Your cabin looks a lot better with the siding. Thanks for sharing it with us. I know that most people enjoyed your last video of you reading that story. Myself i would like to see more videos like this one. Keep on keeping on !!! Go outside, toil for your food and be happy !!!!!!
Just a little tip to attract birds to your feeders, get sunflower seeds instead of mixed seeds and suet blocks are also great. 😊 I love your videos btw. Thanks for sharing.
Nicely done! All projects have ugly stages, but congratulations on getting to a prettier stage. Wildlife brings me such joy, feeding the birds and critters around my home helps me during those oh so brief quiet moments to be able to just be an observer Perhaps in downtime if you have some scrap wood that you could turn it into a small platform feeder, some birds prefer flat feeding spaces over the tubes!
Looks great Mick! The siding really gives it a finished look!
Long-time birder in Northern Minnesota here. If you want the most birds as economically as can be, offer just plain old black oil sunflower seeds. They’re by far the most favored by the most bird species.
Not many birds eat corn, and even less eat millet. Mostly, they’ll kick it out in the ground to get at the sunflower seeds.
If you want to splurge sometime, offer some medium sized hulled black oil sunflower seeds in addition to the whole seeds. Some smaller birds really go for those because they have a hard time cracking whole seeds.
See you soon! Matt
It looks so good! Great job, the birds will be happy too! God Bless! 🙏🕊️🙏
I really like how the sketchy ladder had stayed throughout the build and I think its really cool that youre out there doing this. Ive toyed with the idea of moving to alaska but I havent dedicated too much time to it. Still, keep up the good work, I like your dedication.
i love watching the birds so peaceful once the find it they will be there all the time! keep up the great work!
On your window trim you should run the vertical bits all the way down and put the bottom piece in between the two to mitigate water rotting out the wood. Just a tip. Love the videos. 🤙
Just don't listen to the negative comments we all have to start somewhere, and you my boy should be very proud of yourself for what you have achieved already. But as a by the way your siding looks great, you're doin it!! Much love from the UK xxxxx
I think these videos are awesome! I'm always so stoked when I see your vids and hate when they're done. The updates are amazing and the shack def looks more like a home now! Thanks for taking us along this journey. Looking forward to seeing how the bird feeders work out. Cheers!
proud of you 😊 your an inspiration for the younger generation. so nice to see , keep up the good work mick ...
Cabin looks great. Coming along nicely, bit by bit🎉 Love the bird feeders❤🐦
The problem isn't quality, that's a cop out, just be consistent with some content and you'll do great. killing it already.
Yes, the siding makes the cabin look very nice. Good idea to put out the bird feeders. As my Grandma would say, the birds will come, “all in due time.”
I recently started watching both of your parents videos and heard your mom say you have a new channel. So, last night I started watching them from the beginning. I am impressed with what you are doing for yourself.
So happy for you! The siding is so nice! Also, your videos are incredible. We like watching what it is like living off grid in Alaska. So share normal everyday activities.
Mick you are doing Great!! Dont be too harsh on yourself saying you are not satisfied with your videos. They are wonderful! Showing your first cabin build and the whole process, the more unedited, the more honest. You are doing great! Your cabin is beautiful and its a joy to watch your journey. I saw a video where your mom was in a cabin that had the well pump right inside the cabin and used the pump as a faucet. That was ingenious! Will you be digging a well?
The cabin looks really good. You did a great job! I love your videos and I don't see any bad quality in them. Keep up the good work. I hope the moose is nice!
It's taking shape, looks great. I'm concerned you didn't flash your windows, time will tell if you needed it or not. It's all a learning process and don't let it get you down! I enjoy your content!
Mick, I can't even begin to imagine how proud your Mom and Dad must be of you !! You're doing a great job !! Love the Video's, I sit and anxiously await every single one !! Keep up the great work buddy :)
Good morning Mick! It's good to see you again. The siding definitely improves the looks of your cabin. Haha 😂 now you'll have to have your mom come up and add her artistic designs to your cabin door or something. 😉 You are blessed more than you know. Lots of people would love to live where you live right now and the mountain views are truly amazing.
Good to see you appreciate the small things. But you made the decision to experience that so great job. Its difficult doing videos and editing you will get better and better. I learned a lot from your parents actually.
I think the siding is awesome! The house wrap will also help with the warmth in the cabin,seals out some drafts. Do you not have an Amazon wish list?
I hope we get to see your mom and dad over to help with a few last min touches that they could add to your cabin. Maybe a Christmas Gathering with tree trimming? 🎄oh and you need a safer ladder.
Love following your journey in Alaska 🌲 It's nice to see others who have a different perspective on what life can be about. And the cabin looks great with the new sidings. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Norway 😄
Beautiful Mick. Good to see things working out for you. Thanks for sharing your journey with us all.
Mick, the cabin looks nice and cozy. Hope the birds visit you soon. I enjoy watching you grow into adulthood and the realizations it brings. Keep up the good work.