#74 Off-Grid 1780 Log Cabin Dismantle and Rebuild

Join us on an incredible journey as we rebuild a historic 1780 log cabin from the ground up, embracing off-grid living and preserving a piece of history. Watch as we carefully dismantle, restore, and reassemble this remarkable structure to ensure it stands strong for generations. This project blends craftsmanship, sustainability, and adventure-off-grid style!
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[@thezaytsevs]

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please give it a like and share it with your friends. I really appreciate it! Thank you!

[@ElwoodBluesAK]

keep up the good work Mr. russ 🙏🙏💪

[@thezaytsevs]

@@ElwoodBluesAK thank you

[@anneillerbrun7909]

So much work, hang in there it's been quite a journey. Not many people would even start a project like this, never mind to keep going after so many dead ends. I have to watch to completion now.

[@thezaytsevs]

thank you, I usually dont leave projects unfinished so just hang in there, will get it done. 😜

[@desmagennis7830]

Wow ,you really are taking it right down to the last log !!….cant wait to see it all put together together again….❤….from ☘️🇮🇪

[@thezaytsevs]

@@desmagennis7830 I’m excited to rebuild this cabin 😁

[@alrad5686]

Russ, its much easier to dismantle and rebuild, then trying to patch and level standing walls. Smart move. The cabin will be done right and long lasting. Stay safe my friend.

[@thezaytsevs]

I completely agree with you-I should’ve started from the beginning. But hey, live and learn, right?

[@alrad5686]

Yes, its not like you have restored a lot of 1700's cabins before! Keep up all the great content Russ.

[@thezaytsevs]

thank you for encouragement .

[@chazoos]

You amaze me. You started down one path with the cabin, realized you needed to change direction and did with the same enthusiasm. You did not get discouraged but picked up and just kept going. Such a positive family.

[@thezaytsevs]

Thank you for noticing! This wasn’t the path I initially planned to take, but as I realized, when there’s no other way to do it right, the only option is to push forward. 😜

[@JimmyJones-zj6mf]

Great job 👍🏼

[@thezaytsevs]

Thanks!

[@MindEditz.]

the music giving me chills, i feel like watching a netflix documentry

[@thezaytsevs]

@@MindEditz. thank you for watching 🙌

[@timklassen421]

Another great video termite and wood rot good thing to start over and dismantle .

[@thezaytsevs]

You got that right!

[@philgower]

I was feeling bad when you started to take down all the braces. I thought that was a lot of wasted work putting them up until you said that the logs had straightened. That is awesome! great video as usual.

[@thezaytsevs]

thank you phill, nothing ever wasted, we learned many lesson in the past year and going forward we will rebuild strong and lasting cabin.

[@garymucher4082]

Interesting to see you disassembling this now. But once you start to rebuild, it is going to be like a jigsaw puzzle. But I will be watching that assembly too...

[@thezaytsevs]

Thank you for watching. I’m excited about the rebuilt .

[@curtisengelbrektson3467]

For the sake of safety and liability, I would make it a one story cabin and just add a loft. thanks Cary

[@thezaytsevs]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@judylopez3302]

Loved the video ! Very interesting. I know the misses means well but too much talking is distracting . Looking forward to see the progress!

[@thezaytsevs]

Thank you for your feed back

[@richard51]

move the logs with your four wheeler

[@thezaytsevs]

I will utilize my utv , thanks for suggestion.

[@sandra.wonderfulduetbull6469]

Just a thought when building, stairs can be a nuisance when you get older. Just ask Grandma and Grandpa. .🥰🎶🇺🇸🙏♥️

[@thezaytsevs]

thanks for advice.

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

What type of wood treatment are you going to use to preserve the old logs?

[@thezaytsevs]

im still looking into that , if you have advice let me know, im open for suggestions 🙏

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

​@@thezaytsevs call a local sawmill. You might need to haul your logs there

[@Hotharo]

Love your videos Russ but this time the Misses was shaking the camera allittle too much . I got a headache. Catch you on your next video buddy.😊

[@thezaytsevs]

As you may have noticed, this video is a bit longer than usual. I kept it as raw as possible, leaving in some shaky moments that I chose not to filter out. Thanks so much for watching!

[@paulvanhouts3365]

Hi Russ, now you’re getting it down , pretty well. I note a comment about council codes, in my area if you put up 2 posts and add a beam, it is a structure and needs a permit as the structure needs approval. But along with that is the money grab, the mandatory fees, oh and by the way an engineer detailed report as to the strength of the structure. Bureaucracy gone crazy is how I see it. But more about your cabin, this is getting to the more interesting phase, the footings and reconstruction. I am curious about how this will go for you. Did you see any more of the snake in the chimney? Stay safe and take care.

[@thezaytsevs]

thank you for the information . I haven't seen the snake yet but previously I have seen it multiple of times around the chimney , I suspect this snakes hides somewhere in the rocks. thank you for watching.

[@sabrinadonaldson6550]

Will you make the second floor back like the original cabin before the modern remodeling? I think part of the problems with the stability is because they cut down the floor size of the 2nd floor to make a more open area.

[@thezaytsevs]

I agree with you but as I rebuild we will make sure to address it properly so we dont have same problems going forward.

[@edistoisle4906]

You may wishbkeep it one story...with a cool cathedral ceiling...

[@thezaytsevs]

thats a good idea but only down side ,less room to move around.

[@richard51]

Perhaps South Carolina has grants or volunteers groups that would want to financially or help in other ways to restore a historic building

[@thezaytsevs]

I checked into grants but it's not that easy to get them .

[@renegade2556]

I am sure there must be some kind of historical record on the deed concerning the cabin and the original owners of the property. (pre 1970s) The Bath tub is @ 1912 and it was obviously refurbished in the 1930's the 40's and the 60's. But dating it back to the 1700s is stretching it unless there is some kind of survey of the property showing the cabin before 1800 and if there is , who lived there? Kinda far Fetched to think it has been there since before 1850 in my opinion, but if it was there will be a prominent name attached to it.

[@thezaytsevs]

That's a fair point, and I appreciate the skepticism-it’s always good to question historical claims. From what I’ve gathered, there are some intriguing leads tied to the property, but definitive records pre-1850 are admittedly hard to come by. The architectural features and materials suggest an older origin, but without solid documentation, it’s difficult to pin down exact dates or original owners. The house next to this cabin, built in 1801, provides some historical context about the property and its owners. From what I’ve gathered, it strongly suggests that this cabin was the first structure on the land. There’s evidence pointing to it possibly being repurposed as slave quarters after the larger house-about 500 feet away-was completed. This property was part of a plantation, and I’m still piecing together the details. As I uncover more, I’ll be sure to share an updated video diving deeper into its history.

[@JimmyJones-zj6mf]

watching him suffer you should have helped him with the first one and you should have helped then with the second one very sad just think of a butt when you get into a hospital she going to eventually help you with your back then I want to say this because my father has back pain he had 14 surgery so yeah

[@thezaytsevs]

Don’t worry, Jimmy. I wasn’t planning on having her help with these logs. It’s easier this way, and I’d rather not risk my wife getting hurt. If I need extra help with lifting logs during the rebuild, I’ll make sure to get it.

[@JimmyJones-zj6mf]

Ok​@@thezaytsevs

[@JimmyJones-zj6mf]

After this you do deserve a beautiful vacation you and the family because you are a very hard worker God bless you and your family

[@JimmyJones-zj6mf]

My wife and my two kids agree with you by putting your children in online schooling also you make my wife close your eyes and screech because she's afraid that you're going to fall so when building it back please use a harness God bless you for Eastern Pennsylvania

[@JimmyJones-zj6mf]

watch your back while your wife makes video you could have put the camera on a tripod

[@thezaytsevs]

I was being careful with these logs but for sure will be extra careful going forward.

[@speedyg2577]

I'm sure you have talked to the local building commission in your county because now you have to build it to your local building codes. It is no longer just repairing; it will be a complete build. You will not be able to build it back like the ole timers did. You ruined the historical significance of the log cabin IMO.

[@thezaytsevs]

I see your point, and while I agree to some extent, I also see it differently. If I left it as it was, it wouldn’t hold up for long. By rebuilding this way, we’re ensuring it will stand strong for many years to come. I’ve seen plenty of similar projects that still maintain their historical significance, and that’s exactly what I hope to achieve here

[@speedyg2577]

@@thezaytsevs I understand, the county is going to want to be involved and for sure make you jump through some big hoops and want their cut $$$. I have never heard you mention if the house is a registered historical homestead. I hope you are contacting your county or whatever form of govt. body you have there because you really can't do this on the down low while documenting every step on your youtube channel. They will find out and you will get a cease and desist along with a hefty fine. You will need architectural drawings and build plan approved. In my county you need to submit a drawing plan and get permits to put up a storage shed or fence. You don't need the feds knocking on your door, throwing a wrench in your plan. Take care.

[@thezaytsevs]

thank you for advice, I live out in country and its little bit easier with that , I checked into this and not to much they ask.

[@larrytheableguy3441]

@@thezaytsevs Russ, you may live in the country, but you are in a county's jurisdiction and have to abide by their building and planning laws. I can't believe they don't ask much. Any plumbing, electrical, hvac should require a licensed professional to install and will need to be inspected, that's just the way things work. And if you plan on using wood pegs to hold the logs together that will probably be no bueno, not exactly current building codes. You tore it down to the ground you can't just build it back without following current building codes.