Off Grid Cabin Additions | Ep. 1 | Ice Storm, Bedroom/Bathroom Foundation, Loft Railing
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- Опубликовано: 3 фев 2023
- Started the foundation for 10x8 bedroom and 8x4 bathroom addition. Installed railing in the loft. Also installed another set of stairs on wall tent platform.
Stayed overnight in cabin during ice storm.
#cabin #offgrid #tent #logcabin 
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As I watched this morning's episode, I was amazed by the thought and planning that must have gone into the bedroom and bathroom additions. Your building technique is fantastic and looks so solid and durable. Very impressive! Thank you for sharing this build with us. Regards, Randy in Arizona
Thank you for noticing. It does take a lot of thinking and I guess I enjoy that part. Take care!
Seriously, these videos are therapeutic. Just discovered you a few weeks ago and have watched every one. I'd love to do this if I had the property and could do it without the fear of it being "illegal". Living a simpler way, even if it was just a camp for a few times a month, seems like something a lot of us could benefit from in today's crazy world. Glad to see you added an impact driver too. They're a game changer!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you find it therapeutic. It is for me too!
I really like how your cabin is built. Simple but effective construction.
Thank you!
Lookin great....I thought I was the only one that loved Brussel sprouts....lol
One of my favorites 👍
I think what drew me in was the 2x8 construction… I did some math and it is highly affordable for materials and provides a very beefy building!!! I think in Michigan the wood costs alone was near $2000 for the 2x8 and $400 for 6x6 and 2 boxes of screws were about $200 (10,000)
These are very rough estimates lol
thx budgeting bud
I am a Banker lol budgeting is what I teach I hate loan junky bankers and Credit Card hussies lol
Try 4x8's... To make one Wall "About" 8ft High it wood take (Lowe's Pricing)
18 6x6's at $60 Each = $960 X 6 Walls= $5,760
18 4x6's at $32 Each = $576 x 6 Walls= $3456
32 4x4's at $22 Each = $704 x 6 Walls= $4224
I say 6 Walls because of a 16x32 Shed/House Size I would like to build and it wood take 6 walls worth of wood. Or 5 Walls worth I only go 16x24.
@@epictroost as a banker, can i ask what you how long is the dollar even going to be a thing? My banker family has disinherited me and is giving me "money now" so they don't have to "worry about not having anything to give me when they pass".... which is a lie, because we live in different states and they're FILTHY rich, which they don't know I know. All I wish is to know why they're making the moves they are. What's going on that they know, that I don't?
Just amazing, love the way you are building this place.
Thanks for watching 👍
This is great. It’s like “The Outsider”, but I don’t have to wait 4 weeks for a video where no progress is made. Your productivity is impressive.
Thanks. It’s tough when working full time and doing this on weekends. Take care!
The outsider is a poor soul. Wasted time energy for his fancy no reality cabin. Because of his additude- his father sufferd alot. The outsider startet with a perfect foundament and then- if became clear that he never will live in this cabin. He wastet more then 18 month with side-video shows.
A men with a goal huntes or runs to the end to finish a build like Dick Proenecke in Alaksa- I thing without log preperation 2 months and his cabin was winterready!
I like the person "outsider" but he has a delusion a deception.
IF HE WOULD like to live in his log home- he would build it with a mudroom and not a cancer producing plastic- epoxy. He is a content prioducer of enternainment not for live. Me as a facility manager with carpenter backround stop watching videos from souls that have no goal. Time waster. But not my. :-)
PS: I live in the second biggest city in Germany in Hamburg. Here you are not allowed to live in a loghome or cabin in your own forrest. The green öko terror GOV toke all rights away. But I love watching souls how build a nice stabil traditionell cabin or log home. NORTHEM with "the birth of a wooden house" is a master. No chemical fake insolation! Best insolation through wood air and clay or bricks.
Frank
Someone has been hurt
You should make your own cabin and not complain about how little progress is made on someone else’s.
@@JEJAK5396 typical us- great talk. There are 2 kinds of buildings- right way or wrong way. The right will be perfect in all wether situations- and then the RUclips builders that build for the show. And many americans love show not reality. My grandfather had build one 1930 in Dortmund Germany. A hunting house on a soldid stone foundament 130 centimter away from the ground. With logs. Has 4 rooms. Its still there.
There is a lot of things, coming down in months, America, needs to get ready.
Yes, this is a possibility.
Cabin is looking great! The off grid experience is better with bacon😊
You got that right! Take care!
This place is unbelievably beautiful, thank you for sharing. Being surrounded by nature can be one of the most calming feelings.
Thank you! Nothing like being surrounded by God’s creation.
Unique, cool, never seen this done before, inspiring! Beautiful results.
Thank you 👍
So well done ...the carpentry and the video. Tysm.
Thanks for the comment 👍 Much appreciated!
It's such a pleasure to watch someone who knows what they're doing. Great progress happening. Thank you from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Big fan in the Great White North.
Shout out to my home town of Sudbury, @susanhamilton1822 !
Thanks for watching! I’m glad it appears that I what I’m doing because sometimes I just go with instinct and hope it works…haha. Take care!
@@jimdaway1965 Hello and thanks. :)
It’s so refreshing to watch a channel where someone is not talking non stop and trying to solve the issues of the world.
Keep it up .
Thanks for watching 👍
Nicely done. I went a more expensive route with 2x12s and the building went up fast. I used tubes of quick grab adhesive then screws. After facing recent hurricane and storms now ice and snow, it is my home standinding. I let neighbors that lost their homes move in and share the shelter. Timeing was perfect to help three families in need. My structure is larger than the video cabin but process the same. Thank you.
Nice! This method should be able to withstand 150-200mph winds.
@@TheOffGridExperience no issues at all. Made jig so logs had consistant tongue and groove configuration. I did have help lifting as I am in my mid 70s. Built mountain cabin as a safe have from Florida hurricanes never thinking I would open doors to those in need. Stay safe
Using three 2x8 to create a tongue and Groove log or wall panel ? is pure simple genius !!
Your Great great grandchildren will be enjoying that cabin! Solid solid building👌👍😉🙏🏻🇺🇸
Thanks 👍
You must have a lot of patience editing this video…a remarkable accomplishment in every aspect of this build…I love it….a real craftsman is born…..well done!
Thank you very much!
Outstanding! Cannot wait to see the end results.
Thanks for watching 🪚
you are a real good carpenter it real solid for sure and durable and love the land to you are bless 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks 👍
Get this man a SLEDGE HAMMER!
Cabin looking amazing looking forward to seeing more videos 😊
Thanks again for watching!
The way this cabin’s built, it will be standing a 100 years from now, hopefully to still be enjoyed by your family.💕😉👍
I hope so too! Thanks!
Another great vid. Thanks for sharing. That cabin certainly is cost warm despite the outside chill. I too have been waiting for this, worth the wait. Keep up the great work in your piece of heaven, stay safe.
Glad you enjoyed it! Take care.
If it's 80 degrees downstairs it must be 100 in the loft. Everything is looking great!
It was warm for sure. Thanks for watching 👍
Great job on your cabin everything look clean and well done you have a great eye on how to build things,
Thank you very much!
very impressive my friend! looking forward to the next time. keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
you need a sledgehammer amigo... looking great so far! awesome place
Thanks 👍
So satisfying to watch another video, see your progress and watching it all unfold. Thank you for your efforts and for sharing your journey with us. Great work and awesome progress!
Jim from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hey Jim. I'm in Stoney Creek, lol. I agree.
Thanks for watching! Send us some snow, eh?
Thanks!
@@shortsweettoo I'm actually in the 'Creek close to Barton & Dewitt!
@@jimdaway1965 LOL. I'm on Green Road right at the lake. We are practically neighbours. 🙂
And you light.💫🤗...looking so much more comfy 💯🤗
What a great location! I love your build!
Thank you! Cheers!
Place is really starting to take shape. We build a lot alike. By ourselves and it ain't going anywhere. Bet it plenty warm up in the loft. Be careful, no falls. Not too far from you, up Hazard KY way. Take care.
Thanks for watching 👍 Take care neighbor.
I have been watching and am impressed with your progress. Have a great year, and I'm looking forward to the finished bedroom and lav.
Thank you! You too!
Always better. I'm looking forward your next episode.
Thanks for watching 👍
That's a pretty piece of Heaven you've got. Nice work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful work. It's so relaxing watching your videos come to life during the building process. Thanks for having us along for the ride........
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
You've come a long way pilgrim. Love your cabin, I just don't understand why you didn't build down by the creek and sit on that porch with a mug of coffee and listen to the water all day....Great job....
The tent is a nice spot too. Just didn’t want to risk flooding. Maybe the next one I build…..
Progress. Looking good. 👍
Thanks 👍
So well done. I just sent your Channel info to my Brother in Alaska. I think he will more than enjoy your content. Its so relaxing and informative and enlivening and fun to watch. You found a piece of heaven my friend. Enjoy!
Awesome, thank you! Thanks for sharing it.
I love the layout of your cabin, reminds me of Sean James's first cabin, very relaxing to watch, I will be doing this one day. Thank you for Sharing. Drake Sass, Wickenburg AZ.
Thanks. The floor plan is very similar. When you build a small cabin there aren't many options that make sense and are functional.
Another great video. Great work on the carpentry and filming/editing. As always, thanks for sharing.
Thanks again! Your comments are always appreciated!
What you are doing is so awesome. I wish I had the courage to let it all go. Seems rewarding and peaceful.
It really is! Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for sharing this build. It is awesome. Would love a cabin like yours. You are the man. Keep making the videos
Thanks, will do!
Love your cabin!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this with us. Gives me a great calm and wistfulness for the simpler times.
Thanks for watching!
No building codes, no property taxes. Just bought your land and built using trees on your land, and actually OWNED what you built.
Your videos have given me the confidence and inspiration to go out and buy an RV.
Just kidding, excellent craftsmanship, planning and a helluva work ethic.
Haha....thanks for watching!
Very nice thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Nice filming! Cabin looks great!!
Thanks!
join the bedroom and bathroom to save walking via the kitchen. Nicer roof line!
You remind me of myself from 45 years ago. I built a two story log cabin in the far North, mostly by myself and it's still standing after all these years. I like your construction techniques and look forward to the next installment.
Thanks for the comment! More on the way.
This building skill is really fascinating. Wish I had that!
Glad you like it! 👍
Enjoyed your video's. Wish I had a few less years on me, I would loved to have built something similar. Used 2 X 8 X 12 to build a few porchs, a screen room, and a sunroom. Love to build like you. By the way your progress is great not boring and love your log teqnique. Making meals sure makes me hungry, lol
Thanks for the comment! Take care.
Yay! I've been itching for this day. You are amazing and do amazing work. You are an inspiration. Not trying to sound corny; it just came out that way. 😂
Thank you so much!!
Damn right the Steelers!
Yes 👍
Strait up my dream home. Love it!
Thanks for watching 👍
Some of those boards look like you were going for "extra crispy"
🤣
The whole project is gorgeous. Love your videos!
Yes! Thank you!
Glad I found your channel....your build is Awesome!! Thanks for the amazing videos.
Thanks for watching!
Amazing J!!! Amazing!!! The absolute kind of property I’ve always dreamed of…😢 ❤️💛💜
Thank you!! It's a really peaceful spot.
love the work you did.
Thanks!
Can't buck an ice storm, but thats whats inside work is for. as always looking great , like a brick out-house ,
Very true! I was planning on getting the floor decking down on the additions but that got postponed. Next time hopefully. Thanks again!
I love your cabin. I built one myself so I understand the work you’ve put into it. I’d like to show you how I did my loft ladder.
Thanks. Would love to see a pic.
Some people might question the R-value of the cabin, being there’s no insulation. I see a cabin that is healthier to live in. No off gassing of insulation, paint, stains, or any chemicals. I have some allergies to vehicle exhaust and chemicals. This is as natural as can be without living in a cave. I’m building another cabin next year. This method is what I’m seriously considering. I’m 64 years old, will retire in another year or so. I’m feeling my age, but I’m up to building something like this. I can get help as needed from my 2 grown boys. Good job sir.
Just beautiful!!! Just subscribed and I'm looking forward to seeing where you go with this
Thanks for the sub!
This guy had to watch my self reliance. I know it lol. He tool the good and incorporated it into his builds and videos. Not the same style by any means. I admire his ingenuity and may build my own very similar. His tongue and groove 3 board system is awesome. Great work!! I've been in construction for 20 years and never thought to build walls this way. It's really great and affordable and quality. Thanks my man !!!
I appreciate that. I love that channel.
Thanks for watching 👍
@The Off Grid Experience I knew it.. me too. Awesome job my man.. it's my dream to do what ur doing. And unfortunately in the world we're existing In these days, I totally think getting back to the core basics of life and survival are critical. I've not had a cell in over 3 years. I'm basically evolving backwards so to speak... but to me it's a totally natural evolution forward.... love the content and I've learned from it and your approach. Thanks again.
@The Off Grid Experience I was raised on bacon scrapple and fresh sausage... my father loved scrapple!! Me it had to be very thin and crispy. And once in a while. I think it is a pa thing tho mostly.. another thing I noticed since u used 2×10's and 12' s is since they were already dried u avoided leaving gaps for settling as opposed to logs where there is some shrinkage in the first year or 2. Does cauterizing the outside of the boards repel moisture and water that well? That u don't need say a water proofing stain ? Also a root cellar or dry room under could be useful longterm for storage. Just a thought
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Enjoy watching your cabin progress, with the talents God has blessed you with.
Greeting from just north of 60.
Yes! Thank you!
According to The Boss of the Swamp who has lived off grid for about 30 Years if you use something called Bubble Wrap on the underside of exterior Floors.....it keeps the Critters out.....and insulates a bit.
2x8 logs is genius!👍
Thanks!
Oh yea, I was waiting for this part. 🙂👍
Hope you enjoyed it!
Keep up the good work. I would love to see you build more stuff. There arent many channels like yours. I love the style you build in.
Thank you very much!
❤Great job
Thanks!!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching 👍
i wish to be as skillful as you are, definitely someday i hope someday apply some of the knoledge you shared in your videos
Thanks for the comment 👍
I love it you are one smart hombre that's the way I'm going to try to build mine one day thank you for the great idea
Thanks!
Nice area to build a cabin with a small creek.
I wish I had the skill and know-how to build something like this. Really beautiful cabin.
Thank you very much!
Man his wife should be very happy he is amazing
Haha...I am happy to have her. Thanks!!
Perfect reply no better flex than what you both have sending a sista hug for both of you guys be safe
The cabin is looking very nice
Thanks!!
hello, waow you good working on the cabin 👍, it is beautiful, good journey for you. 🙏
Thank you very much👍🏼
An amazing cabin! I would be proud to call it home! I wish I could build one for myself… but being a widow in my 60’s has proved quite challenging…, I am getting ready for a huge change by relocating out of my home state of California very soon… and I just wish I could build my own little lofted cabin, the construction of yours is really nice!
Thank you! Hope your move goes smoothly. You may be getting out of there just in time.
@@TheOffGridExperience
I agree- this is NOT the California I was born and raised in… way too many evil forces have come into play. I have lived here 61 out of my 64+ yrs, and I can say for a certainty that this state has changed…
Hello… am a new subscriber from Malaysia… Amazing what you have done… Salute!👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for subbing!
Great job. only thing you need is a good dog to help you out ,, 👍👍 thanks for posting
Yes, thanks
the space under the bedroom can be used as a storage or a closed space pantry.
Yes. Probably going to do root cellar/wood shed.
Love the vids Man just subscribed keep up the good work 👍
Thanks for the sub!
Nice
Thanks!
Steeler fan!
Yes! Lifelong fan.
Your creativity is impressive! " I learned it by watching you.....tube"!
🤘😁
You should make an Amish style wash machine. Its a rocker box style that sloshes the clothes back and forth.
That would be cool
you have to have the dog , throwing a bumper for him !!!
She’s going to make an appearance soon hopefully.
Question about the cabin construction. Was this particular engineered log idea your concept or was there an inspiration/influence for it? Looking for other examples of this method. Really enjoy what I have seen so far. Thanks
Thanks. Not my idea but I think I’m the first to video it. I think a guy up in Michigan has built some structures using this method. Take care!
Love this cabin!!! Very well built and looks fantastic, great job! Love your uploads 👏💪
Glad you like them! Take care.
Your dedication to work, your style and your method of videoing reminds me of another artist I watch! You both are truly impressive. The only difference is Martijn's build is in Italy on a mountainside and his rebuild is of stone. I can't remember his last name (it's difficult to spell). Maybe some of your other viewers can help out on his last name, in case you want to check him out! Am enjoying watching your progress very much!
Thank you. I've subscribed to his channel to see a little bit of the homeland.
Take care!
God bless
Thanks for watching!
Amazing, would love to do something like this one day. Have you thought about installing a mirco hydro system on that creek?
Thanks. I'm going to look into it to see if it's doable.
Video nice
Thanks
Hellforstout construction is what my pappy would say. He was of German descent.
Thanks for watching 👍
Great stuff! I'm enjoying these videos. Great ideas and technique. So, what's in the Mason jar??? Lol
High quality H2O….haha.
@@TheOffGridExperience Nothing like that Tennessee H20. Where you at exactly? I'm not far away in WV. The landscape looks really similar. Love your videos. If I ever get to build a cabin, this is the method I'll use.
Loving it. Built my first bush house 1970 in PNG. Second was an A frame in Australia 1975 out of 2x8s. Then my present home In 1995. Have since put up timber sheds as double carport and van shed. Working mostly alone as you have I was a little alarmed in your first build when you lifted you long lumber from the centre. I have always lifted one end at a time. But it worked for you possibly because our cypress pine is way heavier.
Today’s video I note you swing a tool hard into end grain to tighten it. I prefer an yard of offcut butted against end grain as it saves repeated hard swings. Also to hammer a middle post into place instead of multiple swings with hammer or axe I prefer to stand a shorter post along side flush at the base then a foot or so away at the top then swing it in. This takes less load off you arm and like the end butting you use the travelling weight of the scrap lumber. Just love levers and pulleys. Really feel your joy doing all this.
Thanks for the tips! Take care.
are you going to install small windows on each gable end? it'll provide natural light and also since heat rises it'll smokin hot up their so a little cross ventilation would be nice
There will be a window on the back gable that has the loft. It will definitely help with air flow when it gets too warm.
The wood is treated correct? It looks amazing, outstanding job!
Thanks. Wood is not treated.
why didn't you burn the beams that you put into the ground? I must say that you do a great job building this cabin, its coming out great
Thanks! Those 6x6 posts are pressure treated and don’t need it.
Very relaxing watching you work you ass off. Great job 👍
It's relaxing to me in some strange way as well.