The moveable outhouse is a great idea. One of the most important things is the depth of your hole however. Watch out for those stalagmites. Also a tip from an old Alaskan. Install a basic detachable toilet seat from a hardware store if you can and store it in your cabin when not in use. Take it outside when you need to use it. You'll appreciate it when it starts to hit -20 to -40.
@@JanneHakkarainen foam works great but it still gets covered with frost and ice at subzero temperatures if you leave it outside. With a basic room temperature toilet seat you're good to go.
Young man, I am 79 years YOUNG, and I am praying for your success! I love your old fashioned spunk, your videography skills, and your voice. My husband was in broadcasting and I still appreciate a GREAT VOICE!
You should ask around your local town if anyone has pallets they don’t want like a shipping company or grocery store or something like that and ask if you can take them free wood for building and barrels are good too
Now you are one smart guy! Never thought of that. Plus cook dinner over it! Young Mick sure is doing great. What he doesn’t know or do the best way, no problem. Life experiences will teach him. Great to watch his adventure!
Yep, the construction crews around here start a fire, dump bags of charcoal briquettes on the ground, and then once it is going put bales of straw on top. The straw doesn't like to burn and essentially creates an underground fire that slowly burns all night long. Each night there are a few more inches of thawed ground.
@@UncaDave - That typed, it's nice when you don't have to learn the hard way every time, especially when some tips may not be something most people would consider (and some of the things one learns may not be something that gets revisited)...
OK.... i have watched a number of ur videos and i have been pretty impressed with ur heart and courage and the tactful way you have explained to naysayers and Karens to bug off but i burst into laughter when the shovel busted and it wasnt that you broke ur shovel it was because of the noise you made when u broke it i am sorry your shovel broke sincerely and i am impressed with you you have done more in the time and effort you are putting in than many many people so be encouraged im very proud of you and i am sure many others on here are as well. Keep up the great work and adventure.
Small tip when framing. Stay away from Philips head screws, stick with star heads. They don't strip as easy. Your living a dream man. Keep up the good work.
Don't throw that shovel away, Mick, trim the handle down and put the shovel head back on it. I'd also add another rafter in the middle to support that plastic from snow load, or you'll end up with a skylight and a buried seat. -Dusty
Really enjoy the videos. One thing I'd think about while editing is maybe lower the background music volume when you are talking. At the end I felt I could hardly hear you over it.
There is this awesome couple that have a RUclips channel that would be a great resource for some of your projects. Bushradical has a video making an outhouse. Oh & Girl in the woods has a ton of cool videos like building an outdoor shower.. 🤪. Although that might be a little cold for Alaska in the winter. All I kept thinking while you were building this was sure the generator will warm a spot on the ground for you but, you could have had a nice bonfire going to 1-keep you warm & 2-melt way more of the ground & snow around you, 3-you had somewhere to cook lunch & dinner at. 😉. You are doing great so far kiddo. ❤. Stay warm and be safe.
I remember when your mom made an outhouse and she put plastic sheeting or something on the wood so the "splash" from said "business" didn't end up rotting the wood. I've never built one but I watched her video a long time ago. You're doing great. Little by little, you are making your home.
Take that clear roof piece off and use that on the inside of the seat to protect against the interior wall. There will be enough 'splashing' against the wood, you'll want a piece of plastic or sheet metal there. Prevents odors and your osb sheet from expanding. Just use a tarp on the roof for now. Reference: your dad's video...
Leave him, he'll figure that out soon enough ..... he's not his dads kid, that's for sure. Despite going from nothing to 105 K subs with a whole 22 videos - he has no idea how lucky he is with who is parents are, anyone else might have 105 people. 🙂
weird that you say that. I only subscribe to this young man. his folks come off a bit too obnoxious for me. I didnt even know they all belonged to each other until recently. I kind of wish I'd never heard that part.
So my Dad gave me the advice of buying tools, like shovels, from estate auctions when you can. Estate auctions tend to be from elderly people who bought their tools a long time ago and those tools were manufactured to be better quality. Not sure if those are widespread in Alaska and they’re probably not common this time of year. Just a tip I’d pass along…
Yup he's darn right!I also inherited majority of ours same here R.I.P. paps! They definitely knew how to take care of their stuff unlike the generation today..lazy n ticktock! Lol
Haven’t built an outhouse in years. Switched to a composting outhouse.. 1/3 of plastic 45 gallon barrel under the seat with a bucket of shavings, sawdust or leaves beside seat to sprinkle on after every use. Hinged door at back of seat outside. Every 4-6 months remove barrel and dump on outside compost pile for future use. Also no smell as carbon, ie sawdust etc breaks down material while composting. Never have to move outhouse either
I want to acknowledge that your on screen presence and demeanor has improved a ton throughout this process. I imagine some of that is due to your skills in general improving, both in terms of woodworking and also video related. I can tell that confidence is growing and its well earned! Something I think might be helpful for you: consider getting one of those clip on mics! I have no idea if they would hold up outdoors in Alaska, but your on screen presence is a huge asset and not being able to hear you super well is a bit of a bummer. Again, your presence on camera has grown so so much, lean into it. I think we would all like to see more content in terms of length but also just variable content. Like what does Mick do for fun up in Alaska with such short days? Love the content man super fun keep it up!
What perfect timing for an upload! I was having trouble sleeping, thinking about my trip to Anchorage last February. I was thinking, "Man, I wonder how Mick is doing in this weather now."
Good job. It's a necessity. Glad you finally made one. You need a big pickaxe. That's what I used when i buried my last dog. An a fire. My 94 yr. Old dad can't figure out why i want a outhouse but the way things are going today, i think i do. My brother died so i got his outhouse to my house. Need to dig a hole an get it in place, which is hard because I'm a 68 yr old woman. Project for next summer. I quit having dogs because it hurts so bad to dig the hole but i will get it done. I'm gonna use your dads idea about the plastic to line the the wood below. But i have to figure out a chimney vent which you should do too. Good luck to both of us! Thank you
Yo kid give yourself some credit I only watched a few videos and I keep hearing u say things aren't done rite. I'm 40 own land and built a cabin and u put this old man to shame. On top of that your Video skills and narrations are on point. Keep kicking ass buddy 👏💪🤘🤙
Hi Mick: You do a wonderful job building and have a beautifully smooth voice just like your father. My jaw dropped when your shovel broke...OOPS! Been there done that! That’s a great looking little 💩 building right there. 🙂
There’s a guy on RUclips called Dave Whipple-he’s the king of the outhouse builders. He’d probably be pleased with this. 😜 When money permits, get a digging fork. They’re the best for breaking up tough ground. Then you go at it with a shovel to clear out the loosened soil. Seriously, a digging fork is a game changer. Thanks for posting!
@@slimjim3229 no, it’s literally a fork, but instead of being like a pitchfork with its slender points, it’s got short, very thick tines making them really rugged and unbreakable.
Mick... my dude.... son of not only my two favorite RUclipsrs... but the most knowledgeable outdoorsy, adventurous, off-grid cabin building, vardo toting, down-to-earth rockstars...your parents, which is why you're rockstar junior, please.... lengthen your content. You are obviously far less camera shy and much more confident than you were at first. So much so, we crave more! LOL No pressure. Just a request. You are no doubt, filling your parents with great pride and I just want you to know that I still think you are one smart, well put-together young man and an absolute joy to follow. Keep up the good work, Mick. #ToilForYourFoodMickWhippleRockstar
YES! I only came into the comments to see if this is a sore spot with others. Mick, please, we need longer videos from you. It got to cold outside? It's winter in Alaska, take us in the cabin and get warm with us. Just set the camera up someplace warm and go about your indoor day. Tell us a story, or don't say anything just let us watch how you go about your day. What plans do you have to keep your mind busy this winter? The drives into town? Content. The purchases you make for projects? Content. I know you have the confidence AND the camera skills to give us longer videos. Thank you, I'll shut up now.❤
I had to laugh at myself a bit because I've been grousing about how "short" the daylight is getting these days here in Michigan ... I see things could always be worse! Another great post, Mick! Nice outhouse build:) God Bless
I know from experience that those cheap shovels with really weak wooden handles are no use. Took me about a day to break one with normal use. One of the things where spending slightly more will save you a lot in the long run.
U could have built a small room onto ur cabin and put a composting toliet and later added a shower for the price of wood u used.. They make nice composting toliets now! Then u could have done a shower with a offgrid on demand water heater..U can use a water catchment from ur cabin or done a IBC tote..used a horse traft for ur tub shower combo with corgated metal for wall if u didn't want a tub that big u could have used a washtub...Just a idea to have it in ur cabin. Dang going outside 😮
What a sweet young man and the content u put out! ❤ But yet u have to read Stanky comments about where u go to the bathroom!!! Next.... Take care man, be safe and stay happy. 🤍 Happy Thanksgiving to u and your family.
Grew up in Alaska. Have fun when you wake up and it's -30 below and you have to take a crap and can't hold it. =) A True Alaskan Experience haha . P.S. Theres nothing like Virgin Alaska Land for digging. have fun gardening this summer. Best and most Fertile land you will ever plant a crop in and anything that grows good w/ all the light (greens and potatos mostly) will grow absolutely insane. Yukon Golds literally taste like butter and sugar. You can make sweet syrup w/ alaskan carrots they are so sweet.
To fix your shovel, you can shave down the end of the broken shovel handle, so it will fit into the shovel blade. Re-Drill your holes, insert screws and you've got a working shovel again.
That's is a gotta have, yes sir. I apologize but you did make me laugh when the shovel broke, went too deep for the initial dig huh 😮😅. All the best and stay safe.
Say lad….building an outhouse once the ground is frozen will definitely bring challenges. How to thaw your ground…build a hot hot brush pile fire in the “hole area” sooner than latter ! before the frost is driven too deep down , I have used this technique before. You may need to keep the brush fire going for a few days. Then dig like heck until it is at least 4 ft….better 6 feet……good luck!
Knew that shovel was going to break lol. Gotta stab down a circle with the shovel to cut all those roots first 😜 If you want to film in cold weather, get a gopro. Those things overheat like crazy so they're probably perfect for 0 degree work. Love your videos man. Keep up the good work!
We need longer content. !!!!! Love watching your parents exspecially your mama.but longer content is needed. Your life can’t be that boring to not add a little more time in the great state of alaska!!
For an 18 year old I’m impressed with his work ethic. He’s learning on his own by his mistakes but I give him 100% for the effort he is putting in. What other 18 year old do you know that would even attempt this? Way to go Mick. Very proud of you 👏🏻
@brooktrout14. He is 18, he is trying, he has ambition, he’s not hanging out on a street corner or doing drugs. If it doesn’t work out right now at least he tried. He has initiative. He will figure it out. Who the heck cares if he can go back to his parents. I would be so proud he tried. 18 man, 18!
Since you were unable to get the whole dug for your outhouse.... I have a suggestion for you and what I use in my cabin. I tried to dig the hole to build an outhouse and the ground was too hard (drought during summer) and I only got about maybe 18 in down and have a lot of battle scars even using an auger to loosen up the ground. I will try again this spring when things thaw out and maybe it'll be wet enough that I'll be able to get a whole dug deep enough. In the mean time... I use a porta potty. I already owned one from when I traveled a lot for work in my van that I had at the time. It's called a Thetford curve. It is actually the same height as a standard toilet I'm way older than you so I appreciate and I've been having to squat down so low of some of these other Porta potties. When we age getting down is easy getting up is the problem LOL Even if I had the Outhouse built I would still use it inside the cabin during winter. And then I would just dump it in the outhouse when needed. Since you couldn't get your hole dug. I recommend getting some 5-gallon buckets with lids used off Marketplace like paint buckets and stuff like that and you can empty it into those and put them outside until you can dispose of them when you get the whole dug. OR Take it and empty it wherever you've been going to the restroom. Obviously the more that goes in the more you have to empty it. I would do what you've been currently doing for liquids. I don't use paper in mine I put it in a trash bag. If you use a paper lunch bag it can go in your burn barrel. If you use plastic it can go with you to the dump. I do not use the Clean Water fill tank and I'm not there all the time either. I just keep water in a pitcher dump it in the Bowl before I do my business. Flush. Rinse. There are things you can use inside the bottom tank to reduce odor there are varying opinions on what works best so This research what people put in RV toilets it's the same thing. I would just definitely make sure you get something that's biodegradable and nature-friendly. WARNING During the winter if you are going to be away from your cabin and it's not going to be heated while you're gone make sure you empty the tank before you leave. If it freezes the tank could crack. I don't know about you, but I would not want to clean up that mess. And before anybody complains about the smell your bathroom smells when you use a traditional flush toilet in your house for a few minutes that's just a fact of life. It dissipates very quickly just like it does at home. I tried the 5-gallon bucket composting method no matter what version I tried it smelled. To me this is much cleaner and more sanitary. And 100 percent better than running outside what did you say it was 2 degrees below zero? Or in my case City girl moving to the woods and I'm still scared of the dark LOL I don't care who you are you don't want to wake up in the middle of the night have to get dressed traits outside to do your business and then you're wide awake by the time you get back inside. In really old times chamber pots were a thing for a reason!
Good advice there. As a boy, 77 now, we lived in a cabin all summer in upstate NY on a lake, with a nice outhouse too. It was a Peter Pan life for sure once your chores were done. It had a swing out window on the side with curtains and vents in the roof. My Mom painted it pink and white inside and she kept her old cologne in a holder on the wall. Dad painted it forest green on the outside and even wired a light up to it and inside so it was pretty civilized. During stormy nights we had the “thunder pot”. My Mom made sure ours was fine China with pretty flowers and such on it. I still have it. When most people see it they think it’s a soup tureen. They sure do chuckle when I tell them what it really is. Our lives of the past, though sometimes primitive but always colorful, make us rich memories others never even dreamed of. Young Mick is sure making those memories for himself!
@@UncaDave what a great memory! I love the idea of her choice for the Thunder pot! Too bad RUclips doesn't allow you to post a picture of it. Thank you for sharing your story it made me smile.
All good Mick. Please watch Kyles Cabin when he built his woodshed. You need one. Also I have watched your Dad build his privy. Must be in your genes to do a nice job. Won’t be fun digging that hole though. Good luck!
What siding are you using and where did you source it? This will sound nuts, but a double layer of snug fitting nitrile gloves help keep my hands warm when I need extra dexterity and I can slip my work gloves on top of them. If you aren’t already using them, torx screws will change your life. Embrace the dark. We are still over a month away from solstice so it’s just beginning. I love the winters and the dark it brings. Glowing wood stove, indoor projects, future project planning, northern light and star gazing, game nights with friends, general life contemplation…the list is endless and time flies by.
Great vid, you've got eye for the close up "time filler" shots... just beautiful. They, as well as your musical choices, add so much to the ambience of your videos. You must be the artistic one your mom mentioned in one of her videos (it featured her adorable red and black cabin) when displaying some little carved critters... a cat maybe if I remember correctly. Soak up these beautiful days. They'll mean the world to you always. Big hugs from southeast Texas where we can only dream of snow and cold crisp days lol.
You are such a great young man. I love your temperament and persistence. I had to laugh out loud with the shovel moment...and I'm sorry that actually happened that way. Nonetheless it was very funny on camera. You were dead in the water at that point for digging that hole. But how you handled it, I applaud you! That had to be the calmest "fail" moment I have ever seen in any video! And then to top it off you're out there in the bitter cold carrying forward and building your project. I know a lot of people would have probably thrown the shovel and some choice words out into the universe, had a small meltdown and then just said f it till spring. Thank you for not editing that out so we could all laugh with you. Looking forward to your next video.
Tip on screws: use Star Bit or Square Bit screws instead of Phillips Bit screws - easier to drive and remove if you ever have to. Be sure that you're using exterior grade/finish screws so they last!
4:30 Lol. I did winter digging in frost enriched gravel roads. My recommendation if you ever find yourself digging a hole in winter: get a smaller shovel and a spudbar. You're only option is to chip out your hole little by little.
The moveable outhouse is a great idea. One of the most important things is the depth of your hole however. Watch out for those stalagmites. Also a tip from an old Alaskan. Install a basic detachable toilet seat from a hardware store if you can and store it in your cabin when not in use. Take it outside when you need to use it. You'll appreciate it when it starts to hit -20 to -40.
I think foam is a better option.
@@JanneHakkarainen foam works great but it still gets covered with frost and ice at subzero temperatures if you leave it outside. With a basic room temperature toilet seat you're good to go.
As Mick has shared, he grew up in Alaska, always had an outhouse.
Yes, kinda like a chicken tractor.
when did he state that?@@Growstuff70
Young man, I am 79 years YOUNG, and I am praying for your success! I love your old fashioned spunk, your videography skills, and your voice. My husband was in broadcasting and I still appreciate a GREAT VOICE!
You should ask around your local town if anyone has pallets they don’t want like a shipping company or grocery store or something like that and ask if you can take them free wood for building and barrels are good too
A tip for thawing the ground, just make a large enough fire and let it burn. It will heat up the ground under and make it easier to break.
Now you are one smart guy! Never thought of that. Plus cook dinner over it! Young Mick sure is doing great. What he doesn’t know or do the best way, no problem. Life experiences will teach him. Great to watch his adventure!
Yep, the construction crews around here start a fire, dump bags of charcoal briquettes on the ground, and then once it is going put bales of straw on top. The straw doesn't like to burn and essentially creates an underground fire that slowly burns all night long. Each night there are a few more inches of thawed ground.
This is what I would suggest also
It does take forever though
@@UncaDave - That typed, it's nice when you don't have to learn the hard way every time, especially when some tips may not be something most people would consider (and some of the things one learns may not be something that gets revisited)...
OK.... i have watched a number of ur videos and i have been pretty impressed with ur heart and courage and the tactful way you have explained to naysayers and Karens to bug off but i burst into laughter when the shovel busted and it wasnt that you broke ur shovel it was because of the noise you made when u broke it i am sorry your shovel broke sincerely and i am impressed with you you have done more in the time and effort you are putting in than many many people so be encouraged im very proud of you and i am sure many others on here are as well. Keep up the great work and adventure.
You and I were both building outhouses this week.... nice job :) Gotta have a pooper! love ya
Would love to see your pooper build Brooke!
Apparently I like watching this family build outhouses.
Gotta have a lot of outhouses when you're full of $h!t.
One thing we did that I definitely appreciate on are outhouse, is exterior grade paint on the inside, makes it slightly easier to clean
Small tip when framing. Stay away from Philips head screws, stick with star heads. They don't strip as easy. Your living a dream man. Keep up the good work.
No pun intended but when I saw the shovel break, my first thought was "Oh crap!" 😂 Good job on the build! 🙏🔥🔨🚽
You should buy a pick or mattock. Use that to loosen the dirt, then use your spade to clear the hole.
I laughed SO loud when you said "That's .... that's so STUPID!" 😂😂
Don't throw that shovel away, Mick, trim the handle down and put the shovel head back on it. I'd also add another rafter in the middle to support that plastic from snow load, or you'll end up with a skylight and a buried seat. -Dusty
Also, don't get anymore of those Philips head screws!!! They're terrible !! Get the torx head ones they don't strip out!
The shovel looked new. I would return it!
protip for him lol
Really enjoy the videos. One thing I'd think about while editing is maybe lower the background music volume when you are talking. At the end I felt I could hardly hear you over it.
There is this awesome couple that have a RUclips channel that would be a great resource for some of your projects. Bushradical has a video making an outhouse. Oh & Girl in the woods has a ton of cool videos like building an outdoor shower.. 🤪. Although that might be a little cold for Alaska in the winter. All I kept thinking while you were building this was sure the generator will warm a spot on the ground for you but, you could have had a nice bonfire going to 1-keep you warm & 2-melt way more of the ground & snow around you, 3-you had somewhere to cook lunch & dinner at. 😉. You are doing great so far kiddo. ❤. Stay warm and be safe.
They are his parents
Finnish Sauna would be a perfect option.
I cracked up over the shovel part! Nice editing. I wasn't expecting that. 😂
I remember when your mom made an outhouse and she put plastic sheeting or something on the wood so the "splash" from said "business" didn't end up rotting the wood. I've never built one but I watched her video a long time ago. You're doing great. Little by little, you are making your home.
To dig a hole in frozen ground, I would try building a fire on it and digging when the fire is dying down.
Take that clear roof piece off and use that on the inside of the seat to protect against the interior wall. There will be enough 'splashing' against the wood, you'll want a piece of plastic or sheet metal there. Prevents odors and your osb sheet from expanding. Just use a tarp on the roof for now. Reference: your dad's video...
Leave him, he'll figure that out soon enough ..... he's not his dads kid, that's for sure. Despite going from nothing to 105 K subs with a whole 22 videos - he has no idea how lucky he is with who is parents are, anyone else might have 105 people. 🙂
weird that you say that. I only subscribe to this young man. his folks come off a bit too obnoxious for me. I didnt even know they all belonged to each other until recently. I kind of wish I'd never heard that part.
@@Pinion512who are his parents
@@dongilley3273 Bush radical and Girl in the Woods.
I hit Like each time but I also shout at him each time to JUST WATCH YOUR FOLKS RUclips! His journey would be much more enjoyable and less expensive.
So my Dad gave me the advice of buying tools, like shovels, from estate auctions when you can. Estate auctions tend to be from elderly people who bought their tools a long time ago and those tools were manufactured to be better quality. Not sure if those are widespread in Alaska and they’re probably not common this time of year. Just a tip I’d pass along…
Also the tools that weren't built better quality haven't lived to be sold.
Yup he's darn right!I also inherited majority of ours same here R.I.P. paps! They definitely knew how to take care of their stuff unlike the generation today..lazy n ticktock! Lol
Most of mine are from garage sales 👍
Yup, great advice. They don’t make things like they did back then.
You could also get a small composting toilet and use it right inside the cabin
I am suspecting I was not the only one waiting for another video from you. They are always great videos. Thanks, Mick.
More content =s more subscribers, just sayen...
More ambitious than myself! I’d have kept a bucket design inside, lined it, and took out the waste to freeze and waited till thaw to dig a hole.
🙌🏼 thought the same thing!
Nice job Mick you are doing yourself proud.X💕🏴
Haven’t built an outhouse in years. Switched to a composting outhouse.. 1/3 of plastic 45 gallon barrel under the seat with a bucket of shavings, sawdust or leaves beside seat to sprinkle on after every use. Hinged door at back of seat outside. Every 4-6 months remove barrel and dump on outside compost pile for future use. Also no smell as carbon, ie sawdust etc breaks down material while composting. Never have to move outhouse either
Nice Out house build. Not everyone can build off a drawing. You have the skills to be a builder. Since youve already built a house.
I want to acknowledge that your on screen presence and demeanor has improved a ton throughout this process. I imagine some of that is due to your skills in general improving, both in terms of woodworking and also video related. I can tell that confidence is growing and its well earned!
Something I think might be helpful for you: consider getting one of those clip on mics! I have no idea if they would hold up outdoors in Alaska, but your on screen presence is a huge asset and not being able to hear you super well is a bit of a bummer.
Again, your presence on camera has grown so so much, lean into it. I think we would all like to see more content in terms of length but also just variable content. Like what does Mick do for fun up in Alaska with such short days? Love the content man super fun keep it up!
Good morning! :)
Morning coffee here in Michigan watching young Mick build an outhouse......is there ANYTHING better? Me thinks not! LOOKIN' GOOD KID!
What perfect timing for an upload! I was having trouble sleeping, thinking about my trip to Anchorage last February. I was thinking, "Man, I wonder how Mick is doing in this weather now."
Good job. It's a necessity. Glad you finally made one. You need a big pickaxe. That's what I used when i buried my last dog. An a fire. My 94 yr. Old dad can't figure out why i want a outhouse but the way things are going today, i think i do. My brother died so i got his outhouse to my house. Need to dig a hole an get it in place, which is hard because I'm a 68 yr old woman. Project for next summer. I quit having dogs because it hurts so bad to dig the hole but i will get it done. I'm gonna use your dads idea about the plastic to line the the wood below. But i have to figure out a chimney vent which you should do too. Good luck to both of us! Thank you
Yo kid give yourself some credit I only watched a few videos and I keep hearing u say things aren't done rite. I'm 40 own land and built a cabin and u put this old man to shame. On top of that your Video skills and narrations are on point. Keep kicking ass buddy 👏💪🤘🤙
You should frame the little outhouse drawing. Nice memory
Hi Mick: You do a wonderful job building and have a beautifully smooth voice just like your father. My jaw dropped when your shovel broke...OOPS! Been there done that! That’s a great looking little 💩 building right there. 🙂
There’s a guy on RUclips called Dave Whipple-he’s the king of the outhouse builders. He’d probably be pleased with this. 😜
When money permits, get a digging fork. They’re the best for breaking up tough ground. Then you go at it with a shovel to clear out the loosened soil. Seriously, a digging fork is a game changer.
Thanks for posting!
@@DL-ep5uk nawwwww. Go on.
Is a digging fork a pick axe? They also call them a Maddox in some parts. Yes very handy to bust up the soil.
@@slimjim3229 no, it’s literally a fork, but instead of being like a pitchfork with its slender points, it’s got short, very thick tines making them really rugged and unbreakable.
@@dwderp😂
Cool and it only took 12 minutes to build. Nice job!
Cute 🥰
I laughed a little too hard at the shovel surprise !
Your dad adds a piece of plastic for a pee guard inside the hole. But your outhouse looks great! Stay warm and safe.
A pickaxe is a must have if you’re digging frozen/rocky ground. Break it up with the pickaxe, use the shovel for loose material.
Just so you know. Turn the blade around in your jigsaw. It's meant to be pushed, not pulled. What ever works best for you. Stay safe. Thanks
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Nice job on the outhouse. Don't forget to carve a crescent moon on the door. It's traditional. Great video.
Your mum and Dad will be so proud of you. Good job.
Great job! It looks s good! God Bless! 🙏🕊️🙏
Heard the screw heads stripping on almost every screw you put in. Seriously. Star drive. You won’t be disappointed.
I laughed really loud when that shovel snapped 🤣😂 class Mick! 👍
Mick... my dude.... son of not only my two favorite RUclipsrs... but the most knowledgeable outdoorsy, adventurous, off-grid cabin building, vardo toting, down-to-earth rockstars...your parents, which is why you're rockstar junior, please.... lengthen your content. You are obviously far less camera shy and much more confident than you were at first. So much so, we crave more! LOL No pressure. Just a request. You are no doubt, filling your parents with great pride and I just want you to know that I still think you are one smart, well put-together young man and an absolute joy to follow. Keep up the good work, Mick. #ToilForYourFoodMickWhippleRockstar
Who are his parents? I've seen this remark before.
@@pfffetc6149Bushradical and Girl in the Woods!! They are some of the best utubers out there! They were on Alone!
YES! I only came into the comments to see if this is a sore spot with others. Mick, please, we need longer videos from you. It got to cold outside? It's winter in Alaska, take us in the cabin and get warm with us. Just set the camera up someplace warm and go about your indoor day. Tell us a story, or don't say anything just let us watch how you go about your day. What plans do you have to keep your mind busy this winter? The drives into town? Content. The purchases you make for projects? Content. I know you have the confidence AND the camera skills to give us longer videos. Thank you, I'll shut up now.❤
@@pfffetc6149 the names are , the mom .’GIRL IN THE WOODS and his dad RUclips is BUSHRADICAL,😊
@bushradical and @girlinthewoods ... Dave and Brooke. @blackspruce is his uncle. Best YT content EVER! @@pfffetc6149
Another great video! You are doing a awesome job! Stay warm and safe!😊
I had to laugh at myself a bit because I've been grousing about how "short" the daylight is getting these days here in Michigan ... I see things could always be worse! Another great post, Mick! Nice outhouse build:) God Bless
Broken shovel? Use the handle as a towel rack or cut it shorter and use it for a door handle to the outhouse. Nice job !
I know from experience that those cheap shovels with really weak wooden handles are no use. Took me about a day to break one with normal use. One of the things where spending slightly more will save you a lot in the long run.
U could have built a small room onto ur cabin and put a composting toliet and later added a shower for the price of wood u used.. They make nice composting toliets now! Then u could have done a shower with a offgrid on demand water heater..U can use a water catchment from ur cabin or done a IBC tote..used a horse traft for ur tub shower combo with corgated metal for wall if u didn't want a tub that big u could have used a washtub...Just a idea to have it in ur cabin. Dang going outside 😮
A brush fire would likely thaw the ground enough to dig a hole. It’s a fine outhouse. A piece of styrofoam makes a wonderful set.
Your voice along with the music is very soothing.
What a sweet young man and the content u put out! ❤
But yet u have to read Stanky comments about where u go to the bathroom!!! Next....
Take care man, be safe and stay happy. 🤍 Happy Thanksgiving to u and your family.
You are your own man but still a chip off the ole block. Great video Mick.
Everybody please chip in and let's buy this young man a big box of Torx screws.
So Glad to see a Video from you again … Great Job building the outhouse .. looks Great !!
I audibly gasped when that shovel broke.
I loved it! I have been watching your folks videos too for a couple of years. One tip: turn the music down a bit so we can hear you. Great outhouse!
Morning Mick! This will be a great addition and kinda inevitable! Great to see you doing so well. God’s blessings to you. Stay warm and safe!❤❤❤
Looks good! Your mom and dad would be proud!
Grew up in Alaska. Have fun when you wake up and it's -30 below and you have to take a crap and can't hold it. =) A True Alaskan Experience haha . P.S. Theres nothing like Virgin Alaska Land for digging. have fun gardening this summer. Best and most Fertile land you will ever plant a crop in and anything that grows good w/ all the light (greens and potatos mostly) will grow absolutely insane. Yukon Golds literally taste like butter and sugar. You can make sweet syrup w/ alaskan carrots they are so sweet.
Bravo young man!!! Onward and forward you go!!!
Thank you for taking us on your journey!
Good camera work this video mate, you are blessed to be doing what you doing and I admire your tenacity. Gods grace.
To fix your shovel, you can shave down the end of the broken shovel handle, so it will fit into the shovel blade. Re-Drill your holes, insert screws and you've got a working shovel again.
WARM SEAT. Use a square of foam insulation for a seat cushion. Just cut out with a knife. Super warm even on the coldest nights.
That's is a gotta have, yes sir. I apologize but you did make me laugh when the shovel broke, went too deep for the initial dig huh 😮😅. All the best and stay safe.
Say lad….building an outhouse once the ground is frozen will definitely bring challenges. How to thaw your ground…build a hot hot brush pile fire in the “hole area” sooner than latter ! before the frost is driven too deep down , I have used this technique before. You may need to keep the brush fire going for a few days. Then dig like heck until it is at least 4 ft….better 6 feet……good luck!
Knew that shovel was going to break lol. Gotta stab down a circle with the shovel to cut all those roots first 😜
If you want to film in cold weather, get a gopro. Those things overheat like crazy so they're probably perfect for 0 degree work.
Love your videos man. Keep up the good work!
Your skills have improved.
Nice job on the outhouse build, I like the siding touch.
We need longer content. !!!!! Love watching your parents exspecially your mama.but longer content is needed. Your life can’t be that boring to not add a little more time in the great state of alaska!!
I'd definitely try and make a workshop so that I could build smaller things and do woodwork inside it during the cold and wetter seasons.
For an 18 year old I’m impressed with his work ethic. He’s learning on his own by his mistakes but I give him 100% for the effort he is putting in. What other 18 year old do you know that would even attempt this? Way to go Mick. Very proud of you 👏🏻
@@brooktrout1486us following him absolutely adore him and we will not let you or anyone else put him down...
@brooktrout14. He is 18, he is trying, he has ambition, he’s not hanging out on a street corner or doing drugs. If it doesn’t work out right now at least he tried. He has initiative. He will figure it out. Who the heck cares if he can go back to his parents. I would be so proud he tried. 18 man, 18!
I'm bout ready to fly out and help him lol.
dam bro i just find ur videos so high quality and relaxing, def keep up the great work!
DUDE BUILT A SHITTER!! never been more excited about this.
Since you were unable to get the whole dug for your outhouse.... I have a suggestion for you and what I use in my cabin.
I tried to dig the hole to build an outhouse and the ground was too hard (drought during summer) and I only got about maybe 18 in down and have a lot of battle scars even using an auger to loosen up the ground. I will try again this spring when things thaw out and maybe it'll be wet enough that I'll be able to get a whole dug deep enough.
In the mean time...
I use a porta potty.
I already owned one from when I traveled a lot for work in my van that I had at the time.
It's called a Thetford curve.
It is actually the same height as a standard toilet I'm way older than you so I appreciate and I've been having to squat down so low of some of these other Porta potties. When we age getting down is easy getting up is the problem LOL
Even if I had the Outhouse built I would still use it inside the cabin during winter. And then I would just dump it in the outhouse when needed. Since you couldn't get your hole dug. I recommend getting some 5-gallon buckets with lids used off Marketplace like paint buckets and stuff like that and you can empty it into those and put them outside until you can dispose of them when you get the whole dug.
OR
Take it and empty it wherever you've been going to the restroom.
Obviously the more that goes in the more you have to empty it.
I would do what you've been currently doing for liquids.
I don't use paper in mine I put it in a trash bag.
If you use a paper lunch bag it can go in your burn barrel. If you use plastic it can go with you to the dump.
I do not use the Clean Water fill tank and I'm not there all the time either.
I just keep water in a pitcher dump it in the Bowl before I do my business. Flush. Rinse.
There are things you can use inside the bottom tank to reduce odor there are varying opinions on what works best so This research what people put in RV toilets it's the same thing.
I would just definitely make sure you get something that's biodegradable and nature-friendly.
WARNING
During the winter if you are going to be away from your cabin and it's not going to be heated while you're gone make sure you empty the tank before you leave. If it freezes the tank could crack.
I don't know about you, but I would not want to clean up that mess.
And before anybody complains about the smell your bathroom smells when you use a traditional flush toilet in your house for a few minutes that's just a fact of life. It dissipates very quickly just like it does at home.
I tried the 5-gallon bucket composting method no matter what version I tried it smelled.
To me this is much cleaner and more sanitary.
And 100 percent better than running outside what did you say it was 2 degrees below zero? Or in my case City girl moving to the woods and I'm still scared of the dark LOL
I don't care who you are you don't want to wake up in the middle of the night have to get dressed traits outside to do your business and then you're wide awake by the time you get back inside. In really old times chamber pots were a thing for a reason!
Good advice there. As a boy, 77 now, we lived in a cabin all summer in upstate NY on a lake, with a nice outhouse too. It was a Peter Pan life for sure once your chores were done. It had a swing out window on the side with curtains and vents in the roof. My Mom painted it pink and white inside and she kept her old cologne in a holder on the wall. Dad painted it forest green on the outside and even wired a light up to it and inside so it was pretty civilized. During stormy nights we had the “thunder pot”. My Mom made sure ours was fine China with pretty flowers and such on it. I still have it. When most people see it they think it’s a soup tureen. They sure do chuckle when I tell them what it really is. Our lives of the past, though sometimes primitive but always colorful, make us rich memories others never even dreamed of. Young Mick is sure making those memories for himself!
@@UncaDave what a great memory! I love the idea of her choice for the Thunder pot! Too bad RUclips doesn't allow you to post a picture of it. Thank you for sharing your story it made me smile.
Nice work Mick. I remember when you pulled up to your property for the first time with us. You have come a long ways.
Go Mick. You’re an industrious, intelligent, intuitive young man. I like and admire you very much. Go Mick!!
The music was nice on this one! Felt like a good mix of just video and voiceover/talking.
Nice job Mick. Happy Thanksgiving.
Good job on the outhouse,your coming along just fine,stay warm
Awesome work , well done.
Great start❤
All good Mick. Please watch Kyles Cabin when he built his woodshed. You need one. Also I have watched your Dad build his privy. Must be in your genes to do a nice job. Won’t be fun digging that hole though. Good luck!
Love the out house. You did a great job. Looking forward to your next video ..
What siding are you using and where did you source it?
This will sound nuts, but a double layer of snug fitting nitrile gloves help keep my hands warm when I need extra dexterity and I can slip my work gloves on top of them.
If you aren’t already using them, torx screws will change your life.
Embrace the dark. We are still over a month away from solstice so it’s just beginning. I love the winters and the dark it brings. Glowing wood stove, indoor projects, future project planning, northern light and star gazing, game nights with friends, general life contemplation…the list is endless and time flies by.
Nice..excellent work. Have not commented in awhile. In peace, stay safe.
Great vid, you've got eye for the close up "time filler" shots... just beautiful. They, as well as your musical choices, add so much to the ambience of your videos. You must be the artistic one your mom mentioned in one of her videos (it featured her adorable red and black cabin) when displaying some little carved critters... a cat maybe if I remember correctly. Soak up these beautiful days. They'll mean the world to you always. Big hugs from southeast Texas where we can only dream of snow and cold crisp days lol.
Measure once cut twice…best woodworking tip ever
Got that backwards. Measure twice cut once! Knew you knew that😊
You are becoming quite the carpenter Mick ! Love the design! Definitely a must have lol 😆God bless 💜
Careful we often can't hear your commentary over the music.
Nice job on the build! Your Dad would be proud!
Turned out great, the outhouse and the video. I can see the effort you put into both.
Thanks for sharing, very interesting.❤
Nice job! It's very nice to watch you get things done!
You are such a great young man.
I love your temperament and persistence.
I had to laugh out loud with the shovel moment...and I'm sorry that actually happened that way. Nonetheless it was very funny on camera.
You were dead in the water at that point for digging that hole.
But how you handled it, I applaud you!
That had to be the calmest "fail" moment I have ever seen in any video!
And then to top it off you're out there in the bitter cold carrying forward and building your project.
I know a lot of people would have probably thrown the shovel and some choice words out into the universe, had a small meltdown and then just said f it till spring.
Thank you for not editing that out so we could all laugh with you.
Looking forward to your next video.
Great video! Can't wait for more new builds and upgrades to the cabin.
Tip on screws: use Star Bit or Square Bit screws instead of Phillips Bit screws - easier to drive and remove if you ever have to. Be sure that you're using exterior grade/finish screws so they last!
Torx and Robertson...
Absolutely! I never use Philips anymore
4:30 Lol. I did winter digging in frost enriched gravel roads. My recommendation if you ever find yourself digging a hole in winter: get a smaller shovel and a spudbar. You're only option is to chip out your hole little by little.