Alaskan Solo Cabin Build Part 2

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
  • This is part 2 in my series, building my own home off the grid in rural Alaska.

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  • @johninalaska9563
    @johninalaska9563 19 дней назад +37

    Nice job, you used your head and it worked out for ya. Don't worry about anyone saying your doing it wrong. My first cabin I built was 40 years ago and I didn't build it the way you should and it's still standing today and dry as ever with people living in it, My last cabin was 22 years ago and I still have it and I have a friend living in it right now. Smart, building around your woodstove. Keep going the way you are doing, you will be "BUFF" in no time, lol. Thanks for sharing

  • @TheSimpleAlaskans
    @TheSimpleAlaskans 19 дней назад +28

    I am willing to bet that your cabin will be standing years and years longer than some of these new construction builds I've seen by the professionals.
    I think you're killing it!
    Rooting for ya!
    -Lynn

  • @georgehouse4747
    @georgehouse4747 19 дней назад +36

    Damm Girl you aren't giving yourself the credit you deserve..Absolutely an Amazing Job 👏

  • @taraduncanson4509
    @taraduncanson4509 10 часов назад

    You’re strength and determination are truly inspiring.

  • @dale3696
    @dale3696 18 дней назад +17

    You're doing an amazing job!! Well done... Don't worry about what anybody else is saying, this is your cabin, so your rules. Cheers

  • @glugunkwen
    @glugunkwen 18 дней назад +14

    You are a ROCKSTAR!! Don't let the mansplainers get you down 🙂

  • @dennisnagel4422
    @dennisnagel4422 18 дней назад +11

    Screws MUCH better than nails !!! Girl { and I mean that in the nicest way possible } You have TRUE GRIT and more Salt than most young men and women these days !!! You keep going and doing what you're doing.

  • @sarahschlosser1203
    @sarahschlosser1203 18 дней назад +5

    I have never yelled for someone to accomplish something before. When I saw you sitting on the four wheeler I could see the wheels turning and you working it out in your mind. GREAT JOB 👍

  • @metamud8686
    @metamud8686 17 дней назад +6

    Love your energy and spirit as well as your optimism and no nonsense building attitude! Keep building, awesome!

  • @johnpearce3011
    @johnpearce3011 18 дней назад +8

    I.m 82 and the greatest lesson you've learned so far is ,you've got a head and you know what it's for . Now you also get to use basic physics .

  • @PandJsHomesteadAdventure
    @PandJsHomesteadAdventure 19 дней назад +11

    Your doing a great job building and lifting those walls into place. We would have worked around the stove to! LOL

  • @unSteerable256
    @unSteerable256 19 дней назад +26

    Using screws is much better for building anything...screws can't be pulled out like a nail could ...SMART OF YOU.

    • @deweyw3737
      @deweyw3737 11 дней назад +1

      The shear rate of a screw is way less then a nail. Screws are actually the worst thing you can use when building weight bearing structures. So you’re assessment is very wrong. That being said she is using the timberlok screws which do have a higher shear rate however as that green lumber drys it’s still likely to snap those screws all the same. It’s not the end of the world to use screws at all but they are not BETTER then nails. Not even close. A nail will always be better just based on weight bearing capacity.

  • @caroljohnson8817
    @caroljohnson8817 5 дней назад +1

    You’re the BOSS!! I’m proud of you Girl!! Keep it up!

  • @BDCF100
    @BDCF100 19 дней назад +5

    Smart move from an old phart. Safety Glasses! Sitting on that Quad and backing up pulling that thin cable. If it snaps depending on where it snaps it could take out an eye or worse. I remember a rigger being decapitated when a much larger steel cable was undergoing load testing. He was standing in the wrong place when things happened. Be safe, you're doing great.

  • @erinhogangalotta8300
    @erinhogangalotta8300 19 дней назад +9

    You are the definition of "tenacity".!

  • @AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu
    @AlmostaGreenAcre-zs5eu 18 дней назад +8

    You do you 🥰They told this ole lady with physical limitations that I couldn't build my tiny house two years ago. I'm happy to say that I didn't listen. Heck no, it's not all done but we chip away at things as we go. So happy that I found your channel to enjoy the journey with you from afar. - Krista -

  • @annfrechen995
    @annfrechen995 17 дней назад +3

    I was praying for you the whole time!!! So glad it worked.

  • @norm5785
    @norm5785 19 дней назад +9

    Well done, great job using the stud spacer and walking thr walls into place. You sre doingbs great job. Thank you for sharing. Stsy safe, hsppy snd healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

  • @OldSchoolAlaska
    @OldSchoolAlaska 18 дней назад +6

    You are the one who's going to live in it. How many others have built their own home? You do you!

  • @RSjoyful
    @RSjoyful 19 дней назад +6

    I love your videos! You are a bright industrial woman who is building her future. We own a homestead in NM and dream of one day living off grid.

  • @jasonradford9398
    @jasonradford9398 18 дней назад +3

    Jesus, you’ve got some determination. Never doubt yourself

  • @flacoral
    @flacoral 18 дней назад +4

    Suffice it to say that we all think that you rock. Common sense will always prevail. You're amazing. You have a wall up! Keep on doing what you're doing but BE SAFE doing it. We;re proud of you and you get my "thumbs up". Come on guys. 7500 views but only 900 thumbs up? Thumbs up helps support her channel.

  • @forgetn
    @forgetn 18 дней назад +2

    Watching you try to lift that first wall I wanted to jump in my car and go and help. However, you solved the problem and with two walls up getting the rest up will be a lot easier. Nice job, really nice job...

  • @johncameron8134
    @johncameron8134 18 дней назад +4

    You are an inspiration to young woman everywhere . Great work

  • @TerryDrummond-bk9kc
    @TerryDrummond-bk9kc 2 дня назад

    I think you’re doing your Dream…. It’s your Dream do it the way you want….Great Job. From the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.😘

  • @melissablevins4550
    @melissablevins4550 11 дней назад

    Your AWSOME!!! I’ve watched all your videos. Even those you have up with you and your husband. You are an inspiration. You remind me of myself when I was younger before I became disabled. No fear of getting hurt. I do believe you will get this build done. Please try not to get hurt because I want to see the next video lol😂. Yes you are very smart and skilled. Don’t get discouraged by trolls. Keep up the good work.!!!

  • @slimjim3229
    @slimjim3229 18 дней назад +1

    Dang girl, you adapted, improvised, and overcame. That's using your noodle. (and your back) True grit.

  • @BulletproofPastor
    @BulletproofPastor 19 дней назад +24

    Not a framer? Looks like you're framing. I think that makes you a framer. You may not be a trained, professional framer but you're a framer because you're framing. As for not doing it like others think is "right"..... There are dozens of ways to do things "right" so don't listen when others tell you THEIR WAY is the "right way."

    • @glennpurchase807
      @glennpurchase807 18 дней назад +1

      Wow , you are a hard worker. Ingenuity is working well for you. I have every confidence you will do whatever you want to do. You go girl go.

  • @daviddarlingauthor
    @daviddarlingauthor 18 дней назад +2

    Do your own thing! (make sure the screws are galvanized. using green wood will rust out the non-galvanized very quickly). You go this! Looking forward to the build. :)

  • @bradp8645
    @bradp8645 17 дней назад +1

    I lived in kasilof for a couple winters. That stove will probably be more heat than you ever need lol. I had a tiny stove and had to open windows especially in the loft. You are going to love how good wood heat feels. Now I have a home in nikiski with natural gas. It's convenient but I love wood heat.

  • @user-sy3ec5zx9b
    @user-sy3ec5zx9b 5 дней назад

    You are doing a wonderful job!, who cares what osha thinks!. I pretty sure i wasn't the only one who was helping you grunt ,and holding our breath when you were under the wall!. I mostly work by myself. Slow steady careful and calculated! Is much better than trying to be fast!

  • @billkrueger7549
    @billkrueger7549 17 дней назад +2

    Go for it !! ...Do it your way. Good move on the stove. I was sweating bullets when you got under the wall with the support piece sitting on tarp. Wood on wood grabs better in that case. I would also suggest a safety addition, place a sturdy item 2' high or more under the wall so - if it goes wrong- you may be able to craw out. I survived a ceiling collapse because of a small pile on concrete blocks.

  • @ncwomanparker1708
    @ncwomanparker1708 18 дней назад +1

    I think you are doing a fabulous job doing it all by yourself. Keep it up!

  • @braddobson2060
    @braddobson2060 19 дней назад +4

    You were making me nervous but great job stay safe

  • @victortuten4399
    @victortuten4399 15 дней назад

    I have to do most of my building and renovations by myself around here as well. A good come-along with about 300ft of good rope and a farm jack are my best friends!

  • @SLH_Kevin
    @SLH_Kevin 19 дней назад +3

    You’re doing great. Looks good. Be safe.

  • @heatherclayton-callaghan4270
    @heatherclayton-callaghan4270 19 дней назад +4

    SHOOTDANG I'm worn out now you've got those walls up and in place !!!!!🎉🎉🎉 AWESOME EFFORT 🇦🇺🤗💞🙏✌️👍👌👏🇺🇸

  • @kiwilad5412
    @kiwilad5412 19 дней назад +4

    Great job getting that first wall up by yourself…..awesome.

  • @jamesskorupa8694
    @jamesskorupa8694 18 дней назад +1

    You did it! You don’t give up. I like that.

  • @craigallen7554
    @craigallen7554 17 дней назад

    Nice job! Impressive! You are both strong and intelligent.

  • @nahnotsomuch2292
    @nahnotsomuch2292 19 дней назад +2

    I'm very much not looking forward to doing this exact same thing (lifting up the framed walls) at the place I'm building. Heading out there next weekend. 2x6, 16' walls. Just the window & door framings were getting heavy on their own. Full 16' walls are going to suck. Was hoping the small rental place about 30 mins away would have wall jacks. Nope. They do not. Hopefully the ATV winch with a snatch block up high in the nearest tree option works. Likely doing it alone as well. 'Might' be able to round up a relative that's essentially a load bearing mammal to help out. Maybe. Some lady I was talking to a few weeks ago asked when I was planning on having it completed. I said, "Uhhh. Last year?" 😄
    You got it done though. Sheer determination. Congrats on the progress.

  • @user-bj9lz8mp5s
    @user-bj9lz8mp5s 17 дней назад

    Wow
    I’m impressed with your dedication and hard work. I want to be doing what you’re doing in the future. I wish you the best.

  • @RobertJLessard
    @RobertJLessard 18 дней назад +1

    Putting in the big heavy wood stove before walls is smart. Don't see many people doing it.

  • @ibislife
    @ibislife 17 дней назад +1

    Girlpower! Wow, you are strong. Be careful though, looks pretty dangerous! 😘 that cabin will be up in no time!

  • @jacquelinemoore7839
    @jacquelinemoore7839 18 дней назад +1

    Looking forward to seeing all the walls up and how you do the windows and door.. yay

  • @rayeaglenz
    @rayeaglenz 14 дней назад

    Brilliant, Well done, Yes screws, Now Subscribed from New Zealand 😀

  • @michastoutenburg9823
    @michastoutenburg9823 18 дней назад +1

    Awesome job! Using a longer level will help with making sure your walls are plumb

  • @jamesmoore615
    @jamesmoore615 3 дня назад

    Hi K....great idea about the 2x4s...It will be easier to handle as well....Go Go Go🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @MitchellsInAlaska
    @MitchellsInAlaska 19 дней назад +4

    I felt bad for you lifting those walls.

  • @williamthacker2357
    @williamthacker2357 17 дней назад +1

    No bills, good job.

  • @riverfrontww
    @riverfrontww 4 дня назад

    As some on who has worked by myself mostly, I was shouting at the screen but seeing you figure it out inch by inch. I know that satisfaction of concoring something by yourself I was cheering for you when you got that first wall up. honestly I thought you had it on the first lift just needed to walk it forward a little.

  • @suzetteawald2263
    @suzetteawald2263 19 дней назад +2

    Great job!!♥️

  • @daveparent1819
    @daveparent1819 18 дней назад

    Your doing fine sunshine keep up the good work love the channel

  • @stephenreimert816
    @stephenreimert816 17 дней назад +1

    You are doing a fantastic job. Please be careful..Just a hopefully a helping suggestion, screw down a couple of boards on the floor so when raising the walls your temporary supports can't slide out from under. I don't want to see you get hurt.

  • @JRAS85
    @JRAS85 18 дней назад

    Great job! You are an inspiring woman, it will be great to follow every step of your journey. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @irisashton9295
    @irisashton9295 18 дней назад

    Well done on getting the wood up superwoman 😊

  • @CW1116
    @CW1116 18 дней назад +1

    Hint : If your winch cable is too short (which it is by a long shot) tie a rope to the top plate by drilling a hole for the rope and tie the other end to your winch cable. Also, the rope has to go at an "upward angle" from the top plate and then DOWN to your winch with the use of a 2x6 that's 10'-12' vertically half way between the winch and top plate in order to lift the wall. I sure give you credit though because you don't stop 'til it's up. I like your style and fortitude.

  • @pjk1714
    @pjk1714 18 дней назад +1

    Your braces on the outside are perfect being solo.
    Screws are the best to reduce twisting. The idea of nails on green wood makes me cringe lol.
    Hopefully no vapor barrier won't be an issue down the road.
    You are doing a great job to reach your dreams and you chose one of the best stoves out there.
    Please over kill the fire break, floor and assure manufacturers stack height and it should outlast the walls.🦋🌻🇨🇦

  • @carenclemmons5002
    @carenclemmons5002 16 дней назад

    You have the power of your mind and will.

  • @TheMadManPlace
    @TheMadManPlace 18 дней назад +3

    Very well done young lady.
    That short winch cable is your biggest problem.
    And the pulling cable SHOULD NEVER be flat on the surface of the wall because if it is then instead of pulling the far end up, you are pulling it horizontally.
    Try getting an extra (thick) rope on the end of the cable and attach an upright where the rope is and route the cable over that.
    You will probably have to stop, brace the top of the wall to stop it falling back down, slacken the rope and reset the pole and do it again.
    As they say, "Rinse and Repeat".
    Once the rope is at least a foot above the base of the wall when attached to the quad AND TAUGHT WITHOUT A POLE you should be OK to just pull it into place.
    NOT TRYING TO BE NASTY AT ALL but what you are doing is called "rigging" and it is a science that normally takes an apprentice 5 years of supervised training to learn under supervision before he MIGHT be able to do the job unsupervised.
    It can also be VERY DANGEROUS - AND TO HELL WITH THE SAFETY AUTHORITIES, it is YOUR SAFETY that most of us out here are worried about.
    Just keep on keeping on and just being YOU.

  • @danielb2060
    @danielb2060 18 дней назад +1

    Great job ! You got this. Florida, USA

  • @SteveSirica
    @SteveSirica 17 дней назад +1

    Put the plywood on after you get it up. It’ll make the sections lighter to lift.

  • @annedavis574
    @annedavis574 17 дней назад

    Wow! Great job!

  • @davedonley6778
    @davedonley6778 17 дней назад

    Your rocking it 👍 well done

  • @lyndioli
    @lyndioli 18 дней назад

    That was awesome! I'm subscribing! Now I gotta go watch part one 😊

  • @DanielJAudette
    @DanielJAudette 13 дней назад

    If you find you don't have enough insulation you can always add foam insulation to the outside of the building after words. Then put your house wrap and siding on over top. My parents did it to a house they built. And it made it warmer

  • @rebeccahutcheson599
    @rebeccahutcheson599 18 дней назад +2

    Oh my God I am so freaking proud of you. This is called girl power right here. Hell yeah. I’m over here clapping out loud sitting and watching this when you got that damn wall up.🤣👌 you rock babe… your man watching from heaven is so damn proud and saying, “that’s my girl.” just like we all are.💖👌

  • @patrickpritchard8301
    @patrickpritchard8301 15 дней назад

    You got it done! Maybe try putting a kicker on both sides and the then screw some cleats into the floor parallel to the wall As the wall rises the kickers drag over the cleats and fall down to support the wall until you can reposition to use your legs to lift further.. Best wishes!

  • @grampianprepper2207
    @grampianprepper2207 16 дней назад

    well done Caitlin

  • @pman2916
    @pman2916 18 дней назад +2

    I think it's important to reply to your viewer's, even if its atleast once. People make the time for you, you should try do likewise. In all your videos, you don't reply once but you have been blessed to hear such beautiful messages from your viewer's. I follow so many channels and found their success has been in their engagement. I wish you well🙏

    • @ibislife
      @ibislife 17 дней назад +1

      She is busy!

    • @TheGreatWhiteHope209
      @TheGreatWhiteHope209 16 дней назад

      Lol. entitled much? She don't know you bro. She owes you nothing. If you don't like how she is doing things, keep it pushing.

  • @colleenvarlow8764
    @colleenvarlow8764 18 дней назад

    You go gal, doing great.

  • @michelelenz2322
    @michelelenz2322 19 дней назад +2

    Awesome!! 💪💕

  • @altoncheatham7383
    @altoncheatham7383 18 дней назад

    Awesome. Thanks for sharing

  • @SwampSawyer
    @SwampSawyer 18 дней назад

    God bless you, hang in there.

  • @gokoualpha
    @gokoualpha 14 дней назад

    I like to suggest a pulley and winch system , set up on temporary post from all side , may help you along the way. Cause yes you used a lever. But it was dangerous. Glad you got it done.

  • @connielea1896
    @connielea1896 18 дней назад +1

    I am a new subscriber and I went back and looked at your earlier videos. I think you are so amazing. You remind me of my younger version. I'm 72 but still pretty independent. When I come to something new that has to be done I research it and usually take multiple precautions. God bless you, you are such a pretty young lady and very smart. Can't wait to watch more.

  • @jamesmunster8312
    @jamesmunster8312 16 дней назад +1

    Awesome job! You are kicking butt!! Youll be closed in and cozy in no time 😊 you are doing an awesome job! Stay well! Big hello from Maine

  • @Jeremy_936
    @Jeremy_936 18 дней назад +1

    Great video! Consider adding in an Intro with a summary of what you're doing for new subscribers. Otherwise, great editing, timing, cuts, etc (I'm a film guy)... excited about your channel taking off!

  • @Coachbarnhill2206
    @Coachbarnhill2206 19 дней назад +1

    Hang in there, stay safe. I am building an off grid cabin in New Mexico, been working on it for a couple of years.

  • @suep998
    @suep998 14 дней назад

    😅❤you do it your way you seem to know what you are doing so happy days lo ve to watch you 😊

  • @kenskip1
    @kenskip1 18 дней назад +1

    A bartender. So did I for a few years. When learning I had to drink my mistakes. Peddling poison is what I used to call it. Anyway I only wish that I could be there with you helping you to fulfill your dream home. I will be watching, Ken

  • @carolbierman2910
    @carolbierman2910 13 дней назад

    Awesome! Definitely osha alaska approved😊

  • @TheSwedishCef
    @TheSwedishCef 18 дней назад

    Nice work with the walls, if you had put a long 2" 4 next to the supports on the floor in which you broke the winch's line with a block, then you would have had a lift, so it looks like an upside-down V, here in Sweden we put a 2" 2 horizontally on the inside so you get a space for electricity and an extra layer of insulation before you put the wall board, that might be an idea for you, of course you get a little less surface inside but it might be worth waking up to 3-5 degrees warmer indoors in winter. Nice to see that the construction is progressing and nice stove you got hold of, looking forward to the next video

  • @MountainMan07798
    @MountainMan07798 15 дней назад +1

    As someone who has done that professionally, you are awesome. Brave, determined, and smart. Would I have done some things differently? Maybe but what I like about you is you are doing it your way and getting it done and doing a good job.
    I would love to do what you’re doing. Maybe one day I can talk my family into moving up there and living off grid and enjoying the Alaskan wilderness. I know it can be hard but that is the story of my life. I love doing it my way and being self sufficient.
    Keep the videos coming they are a joy to watch.

  • @Gerry2210
    @Gerry2210 15 дней назад +1

    Great stuff woman, you could put a lot of us men to shame. I would imagine myself and another 7000 subscribers, were , from our comfortable homes, mentally helping you to raise those two walls. You got there in the end, but you have to put your safety first, you definitely don’t need anything going wrong. Now take a well earned rest.

  • @timothyalanogrady
    @timothyalanogrady 16 дней назад

    Good morning Kiddo . And happy belated 4th of July. And when you're doing something on your own you come across so many different curves, and trials and errors. And you have to figure it out on your own and for yourself. End of the videos I've seen so far you've done a good job overcoming doing everything hands on . Keep your head up keep moving forward don't let the haters be haters. And don't let him get in your head. And not too many people can or could live.and build their own homestead. And at the end of the day it's your dream not theirs . As long as your happy on what you getting done . That's all that matters. You have a blessed week

  • @DaoMyBuilding
    @DaoMyBuilding 18 дней назад +1

    You're doing an amazing job!! Well done Don't worry about what anybody else is saying, this is your cabin, so your rules😀

  • @Michael-uo8sg
    @Michael-uo8sg 16 дней назад

    I wish I lived closer and could go help you push those walls up. Just be careful, you don't want to hurt yourself.

  • @Pinned-ys2po
    @Pinned-ys2po 16 дней назад

    I just subscribed. Im enjoying your channel and looking forward to following along on your journey.

  • @AB-so3jv
    @AB-so3jv 18 дней назад +1

    Awesome, goood job!!!!

  • @rosalieblocker1911
    @rosalieblocker1911 19 дней назад

    Great job 👏 keep going!

  • @triplepworkinghorses570
    @triplepworkinghorses570 18 дней назад

    Great work your doing an awesome job

  • @amiw9339
    @amiw9339 16 дней назад

    Newbie here 👋 watching you from Tennessee ❤😊

  • @ericschwepker2906
    @ericschwepker2906 18 дней назад +2

    I really admire your drive and respect that you are building your dream. I can't wait to move there and start living my dream. Stay safe and never give up. I follow you and a few others on here and you plus them are very inspiring to many others, including myself. Stay strong.

  • @quindamann3889
    @quindamann3889 18 дней назад

    You’re getting it down. Great job!

  • @debbiemiller7342
    @debbiemiller7342 18 дней назад

    Great job! You’re very inspiring. Thanks

  • @RobertJLessard
    @RobertJLessard 18 дней назад

    I've lifted alot of walls solo as well. I do the log orybar style on each side and put something under to hold it. Slower but works.

  • @beverlywinter7625
    @beverlywinter7625 19 дней назад

    Absolutely amazing❤

  • @johnbeach6729
    @johnbeach6729 19 дней назад

    Nice job on the House so far.walls looking great

  • @Thesilverpeakwonderer
    @Thesilverpeakwonderer 19 дней назад

    Great job, you go girl ❤