Building an off grid log cabin in the woods (start to finish)

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2023
  • Demasi’s Log Cabin the original, one last (I think) full build video!
    Thanks for watching!
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Комментарии • 76

  • @sambarnard9628
    @sambarnard9628 9 месяцев назад +2

    Dude, you are amazing. Please dont misinterpret my meaning when i use the word "simple," but i have never seen a more beautiful cabin built with simple construction. What a nice cabin! I only WISH i could build such a place. What really amazed me was what all you were able to accomplish with no help from anyone. Thank you for sharing your work. God bless yall, & enjoy your new cabin in the woods!

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you Sam, your comments are quite humbling. I really appreciate it! Thank you very much and God bless you too! ! !

  • @joebowen334
    @joebowen334 10 месяцев назад +3

    One of the nicest and prettiest cabins I've seen built in a long time... Nice job

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  10 месяцев назад

      Wow, thank you! Very much appreciated!

  • @PhezStyr
    @PhezStyr 11 месяцев назад +3

    I enjoyed your video, humor and all. Thank you for making it different 😊 Great job on the cabin!!! Love it!

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much! And I’m glad you enjoy my humor! Gotta have some fun! Thanks for watching!

  • @kevincerce5056
    @kevincerce5056 11 месяцев назад +2

    Best job I have ever seen by anyone who built a log cabin. 😎😎

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Well that is quite humbling! Thank you! Comments like that keep this channel going! Very much appreciated!

  • @terrybrown9206
    @terrybrown9206 11 месяцев назад +3

    Nice log cabin and a good way to build and save money

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Terry! The logs being cut from the property definitely saved me a bundle! Thanks for watching!

  • @grey124
    @grey124 10 месяцев назад +2

    This has to be one of the nicest little cabin i've ever seen. I love it nice job!

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Comments like that make it all that more enjoyable! Very much appreciated!

  • @dawnchrysostomou5782
    @dawnchrysostomou5782 11 месяцев назад +1

    I can't wait for your new location and build, i hope you will share as I have so enjoyed watching you, blessings to you and your delightful family.

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you Dawn! If I build again (which is the plan,) I will certainly share! Blessings to you as well!

  • @a_rigid_designator
    @a_rigid_designator 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is *exactly* what I want to build on my land in Maine! I should have bought land closer (I live in Chicago) - tough to get enough time off to make any progress. But, dude, this was totally inspiring, thanks for adding all the extra time to the build to document it! I'll check out the long-form video too. Glad the algorithm brought me here, subscribed. Good luck on the next one!

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Josh! I hope you can get one built, it is quite satisfying work! It definitely helped the timeline that it was in my back yard. I appreciate the compliments! Those are what makes it worth filming! Thank you thank you!

  • @MO-vr1jg
    @MO-vr1jg 11 месяцев назад +2

    Super nice. Well done.

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад +1

      Much appreciated! Thank you very much!

  • @barrybrum
    @barrybrum 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful, well built and very tastefully done.

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you, Barry! Very much appreciated. Can’t believe I built it!

  • @johnyb9884
    @johnyb9884 11 месяцев назад +1

    Admire your tremendous work discipline. The cabin looks great!

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Very much appreciated Johny! Thanks for watching!!

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 11 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely little cabin. Rustic. I like that.

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you!! Turned out better than expected!! Thanks for the compliment and for watching!

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong527 11 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic build, a dream of many.

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Very much appreciate, Jim! My newest dream is to build another one!

  • @robertbass5283
    @robertbass5283 11 месяцев назад

    I watched the whole series of video's, this cabin has a simplistic, clean vibe (my opinion). it's a very cool cabin, great job on the building and a very good job on this fast track, version ! Can't wait for the next build.

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you, Robert! I appreciate all the compliments!! I’m glad you liked the faster build video! I prefer it as well, and was hoping it was suited for others too! Thanks again

  • @estisolo2346
    @estisolo2346 10 месяцев назад +3

    Wonderful.

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Very much appreciated!!!!

  • @tobiasolausson8085
    @tobiasolausson8085 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, way to go

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks Tobias! Really appreciate the feedback!! Thanks for watching!

  • @JDK45ACP
    @JDK45ACP 11 месяцев назад +1

    I’d love to see you tackle the saddle notch on the next build. Still love your channel, brother.

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you JD! It’s a possibility I’ve been thinking about. If I use bigger logs I think I’d give it a try!

  • @molvimusk9991
    @molvimusk9991 11 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome build👍👌

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Very much appreciated!!

  • @piddy3825
    @piddy3825 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nice project!

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! And thanks for watching!

  • @klav5930
    @klav5930 11 месяцев назад +2

    We’re you cold during the build? Lol just kidding. F’ing outstanding job!!! I enjoyed watching

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      I was cold a time or two! Luckily it wasn’t far from the house so coffee and a fire were always close by. Thanks for watching!

  • @MikeyB_1972
    @MikeyB_1972 11 месяцев назад +1

    Just bought 20acres in the UP of Mich. To the cabin build site!!! Awaaay!!

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Awesome congrats! If you video it. I’ll subscribe!

  • @quanthiduc1989
    @quanthiduc1989 11 месяцев назад +2

    your video is very good, i like it very much

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much for the complimentary comments! Thanks for watching !!

  • @kenfox22
    @kenfox22 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good for you brother. Beautiful Lady Friend

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you, Ken.

  • @HASIB198
    @HASIB198 11 месяцев назад

    Nice family

  • @herbrotter
    @herbrotter 11 месяцев назад +1

    Me thinks, once you folks settle down in your new location, you are going to build a custom home in the near future. Possibility? Good luck to you and the family!!!

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you Herb! I am thinking about maybe a single bedroom with a bathroom and kitchen might be doable this time around!

  • @6GEARPINNED
    @6GEARPINNED 10 месяцев назад +1

    wicked video so much work i love it! are the logs treated when they are felled or after the cabin is complete?

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much! The logs were so green when I fell them that they will have to wait a year or two to be treated.

    • @6GEARPINNED
      @6GEARPINNED 10 месяцев назад +1

      awesome! very impressive all that was done in 5 months mostly by one person!@@DIYDemasi

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@6GEARPINNED thank you thank you! I can’t believe it myself sometimes!

  • @parcruwise8962
    @parcruwise8962 11 месяцев назад

    Hey Guys. Looking Great! I noticed that you've built on SEVERAL LOCATIONS - because of the diverse locations - are You building on Public Lands. One Serious Question: Are these for your own "Personal Use" or in "DIRE EMERGENCY" 😮 If considered PRIVATE will the PUBLIC HAVE ACCESS to these Cabin Built on Public Land. . . .Undoubtedly, National Forest Employees will notify you... in the Event of LOST INDIVIDUALS who may have found shelter in your cabins ( Plural ). JUST TO BE CLEAR!! I LOVE YOUR WORK.

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      This is my first build and it was on our property. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!

  • @integr8er66
    @integr8er66 11 месяцев назад

    What did you use for chinking? and where did you get the refillable caulk tube? Thx

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      I used log jam chinking. You can get the tube on Amazon, there are a few different kinds, and I bought the wrong type, so make sure to look carefully!

  • @alive.off-grid
    @alive.off-grid 11 месяцев назад +2

    So you used approximately 60 logs or trees.

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад +1

      Originally I was thinking 40-50, and I always wanted to count stumps in the spring when the snow melted but I never got up there to do it. But when I think about it 50-60 might be a better estimate. I did get quite a few trees that produced multiple log lengths. So the estimate is a little tough. But great question.

  • @dylankonrad1224
    @dylankonrad1224 6 месяцев назад +1

    So how long did it take to finish from start to end

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  6 месяцев назад

      Just over 5 months, if I remember correctly.

  • @chadwedul1787
    @chadwedul1787 11 месяцев назад

    Are you Daniel Day-Lewis?

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад

      Haha what do you mean?

  • @tropicallyfit
    @tropicallyfit 11 месяцев назад

    I am EXTREMELY very very concerned about wild fires. I would LOVE to move offgrid in the mountains but it is the wild fires that is extremely concerning. You are building a wooden structure... so I assume you are NOT in a wild fire prone area? What state or country is this in? I have been desperately trying to figure out where it is even possible for me to live a simple peaceful life offgrid in the mountains (where it's not humid in summers and snows in the winter because I need snow! and the property taxes are not CIMINALLY high like it is in Vermont!!! all property taxes are criminal but some states are worse than others) but the wild fires are massive worry!!! 😰

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад +1

      Ironically the cabin is in Vermont! No worries about forest fires this year, just floods. Hope you find a nice little spot. Thanks for watching!

  • @ourmainelife455
    @ourmainelife455 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hey New England Neighbor. We’re in Maine on 90 acres. Would love a small camping cabin if you’d ever be interested.

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for the offer, that is quite humbling. Unfortunately we moved out west a couple weeks ago! If you wanna buy some land out here, I’ll build you a cabin!

    • @ourmainelife455
      @ourmainelife455 11 месяцев назад

      @@DIYDemasi you moved out west?

    • @ourmainelife455
      @ourmainelife455 11 месяцев назад

      @@DIYDemasi Why would you leave beautiful New England?

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  11 месяцев назад +1

      @@ourmainelife455 No doubt New England has a lot of beauty. But raising our kids out west was our top priority.

    • @ourmainelife455
      @ourmainelife455 11 месяцев назад

      Than no reason to follow your channel, good luck

  • @user-gx6vi5pe4c
    @user-gx6vi5pe4c 11 месяцев назад

    I have sent an email 6th August

  • @mariademasi184
    @mariademasi184 5 месяцев назад +1

    Beyond wonderful my dear SON…I had not seen this (but, you know about me and technology!). Trying to tune into your newest one…not successful so far.👍❤️‍🩹

    • @DIYDemasi
      @DIYDemasi  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you Mom! Hope you can also find the latest! 😅