Accessorizing our Off Grid Cabin | Shades | Window Trim

[@bill8784]

Glad to see the lavatory paper instantly corrected to hang down the far side of the wall👍

[@50Acres]

lol! Big mistake on my part!

[@EarlLewis]

I was literally laughing out loud at Sarah's commentary. Where *would* we be without our better half?!?

[@50Acres]

Ha, she's like that all the time but rarely on camera.

[@SandraVanLankvelt]

You would be lost souls for sure LOL i.e. who's going to do my laundry, buy the food, cook the meals, take care of the kids, the list is longggggg. Great comment Earl!!!

[@ronicarbine8723]

Agreed

[@alexkasacous]

A cabin weekend with Sarah and Beatrice always seems so much more productive and relaxing at the same time. You need a few more of these in 2023. As for the solar sceptics... yeah sure, the sun is a 6 billion year energy myth (you keep doing you, seems pretty much working to me.)

[@50Acres]

Ha good point Alex!

[@damogranheart5521]

For a while, when I was temporarily financially embarrassed, I was without electricity. Some dear, sweet soul bought me a battery and 3 tiny solar panels. It came with long cords with built-in LED bulbs. It also provided a slot for me to charge my phone and NOAA radio. I no longer have much of a money problem and do have power. The reason my bill is fairly reasonable is that I still use the panels! God bless that man. I will need to replace the battery, but it lasted a long time. Solar not work? My ever lovin' left high-heel it doesn't work!! They are addlepaited tweets! Totally unworth of attention. 🕊✨️ Hello, lovely Sarah! Good to see the whole family at the cabin! Blessings on you all!

[@joshring8765]

Mike, thanks for not being afraid to show your viewers when you make a mistake! It’s one the things I really appreciate about your videos. Can’t wait to see an update on the progress of your new shop!

[@50Acres]

No problem, plenty of mistakes to chose from. I have a shop video in the works!

[@damogranheart5521]

@A Cabin and 50 Acres Plenty of mistakes to choose from?!? Are you by any chance of Scottish decent, cause we must be related somewhere along the line!

[@PatrickvanHalderen]

Loved Sarah’s comments there! You got quite some stuff done, looking good! Take your time, don’t feel rushed in making videos, especially when not feeling too well. Take care, thanks for yet another fun one.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Patrick, we appreciate it. Have a great day

[@Spooms1961]

Hey there from Melbourne, Australia! You guys rock. You really do. Your honesty about not being motivated is a heart felt recognition of who we are as animals that have ups and downs. You have achieved so much and are to be lauded for what you’ve done. And you are keeping on doing things in spite of lack of energy. Etc. You are ok and a video every month is fine. As I’ve said, you have achieved so much and are still an inspiration to all of us about keeping on going no matter what. Because sometime you need to just sit back and revel in what you have achieved. Well done and thank you immensely.

[@50Acres]

Hey Stephen, thanks so much we really appreciate that. Very nice of you to say.

[@nobuckle40]

With every little detail a house becomes a home. A nice little retreat from the hustle and bustle of life. Looking forward to seeing more. Take care.

[@50Acres]

Hey Doug thanks man!

[@Ou81269]

The best accessory in this video was the dog. Really gave that place a warm, cozy feeling.

[@henrykstopikowski5379]

Building material, wonderful and well chosen. The colors are exquisite. Perfect workmanship with a beautiful helper. You can build houses for the rest of your life with this woman. Congratulations.

[@50Acres]

Thank you very much!

[@thekingtroll2]

I started watching this and I thought "No way!" and then I was taken aback and I thought "I am not seeing what I am seeing". I looked again and yes, it was true. In absolute freezing weather, he was having M'Lady burn scraps of wet wood... doing manual chores! I couldn't believe it. Then the next shot was M'Lady wiping off and cleaning the kitchen table. Then, after an entire morning of all that physical hard work, the poor thing wanted a potato chip for her lunch and this beast told her to put them back! Thanks for the video. It was nice to see you both well and doing fine. Your dog has a beautiful coat on her and looked so warm laying there.

[@50Acres]

lol, Sarah is a pyromaniac she loves burning stuff. If left unsupervised she will feed the stove and before you know it we'll be sweating it out at 85 degrees!

[@billytingen3567]

Its always fun to be invited to see your progress Mike. I'm sure it was fun and relaxing. Cheers!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Billy!

[@chwilhogyn]

Sarah, the voice of comedic reason we all need :D

[@karendearlove8055]

Hey Mike - Thanks for taking the time to post for us. And thanks a bunch for posting all the truth of tackling tasks and hanging toilet paper at your cabin. You help make my hubby, Tom, and me feel better about all the stupid screwups we still do! Just did a 1-inch screwup today cutting baseboards out of our very-limited leftover cherry flooring. (And please just ignore the igmos and their caca-commentary. 😉)

[@50Acres]

My pleasure! We all do it!

[@sandyleonard1605]

Love Sarah’s commentary. Funny Girl.

[@ED3]

My wife says best ones of your videos have Sarah in them. We enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

[@50Acres]

Thanks, Earl I agree!

[@airman6822]

Completely understood about being busy. I really enjoy coming along to your cabin whenever you have time to make vids. Looking forward to the next one.

[@50Acres]

Thanks 👍

[@darcyscott2406]

Thanks Mike and Sarah, it’s kind of refreshing to see a KZbinr not addicted to making videos. Look I get why they do it but some of them go to the extreme. Like videoing your daughter’s wedding, and putting that on KZbin! Shouldn’t that be a private thing? Anyway I haven’t watched much of that KZbinr anymore! To a lot of them it’s all about the money! I really don’t think you and your wife feel that way. I enjoy your videos and like your cabin take care a have a good week. From Northwestern Vermont

[@50Acres]

Thank you Darcy, yea seems like a lot of channels will just pump out content about anything good video or bad. What I don't understand is why it keeps working.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

It’s funny to hear what people‘s definition of off grid is. I just had one person tell me I’m not off grid because I abide by government codes,😂. Don’t worry about the trolls. You’re doing a great job. Your channel is one of the few that has good quality information, keep up the great work.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Karl, same to you have a good one.

[@sydneyevans2637]

It was really good to see the three of you again. The cabin looks cozy as ever. Don't think twice about comments on the grid/off grid naysayers, you know the work you have done. You have every reason to be proud of what you have accomplished. Take some time to enjoy it. It's going to be a great new year. I'm telling everybody. Pass it on. Best to all!

[@50Acres]

Thank you Sydney, the same to you!

[@travishat8760]

Great video and great commentary. F the trolls saying you are not off grid

[@50Acres]

Right on

[@waynekomprood7093]

I loved Sarah's comments on the video. It added a lot to it.

[@HaroldReece]

Greetings from Colorado. We got a pretty good deal here. You record and post videos, we watch them. It doesn't matter how frequently you post we will still be hanging around waiting to watch. The cabin looks wonderful. We added grid tied solar panels to our home last year, we love it. Now we don't have much of an electric bill these day and at the end of the year we get paid for the extra electricity we produced. Sarah is fun, you should bring her along more often. Thank all three of you for taking the time to share with us.

[@50Acres]

That’s awesome, I would love to make my building grid tied with battery backup

[@HaroldReece]

@@50Acres Thanks. The grid tied solar panel system depends on your state and local utility programs. Here in Colorado it seems that everyone wants to work together. I certainly enjoy watching your channel.

[@dragonflyhill5748]

What a nice place you have built. Good job. Really crafted well.

[@50Acres]

Thanks !

[@davidharris241]

"Good from far; far from good." Clever line. 🙂 Love those shades, especially how they don't cover up all your beautiful trim work. Hope the shop/air b&b project is also going well. Thanks for the video. Great seeing y'all!

[@50Acres]

No problem, I use that one a lot!

[@bhavens9149]

A shop video or two is great as well! looks good, glad to see you guys!

[@50Acres]

More to come!

[@jobinglobin]

Came for the cabin, stayed for you buddy - love the way you work and teach. All the best.

[@50Acres]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@brendastanaway9401]

Shop video are good too!! And yes totally off grid!!😊

[@50Acres]

I've got one of those on the way!

[@PeterLawton]

Great place, Mike! I have enjoyed watching the journey. About "off grid", I have noticed that some people read far too much into that term. You got it right. Others take it to mean, "absolutely independent from all of society, (no grid power, no municipal water or sewer), growing their own cotton, making thread, making fabric, making clothes, and so on" -- doing everything the hardest way possible, it seems. I ignore them. Maybe they'll come around, maybe not. When I say "off grid", what I really mean is, "off grid". ;-)

[@50Acres]

Yea some people confuse off grid with living like a cave man.

[@mharper6877]

Hey there! So nice to see you all again...lovely family! And I'm just so happy to see all the beauty you have created with your build - truly gorgeous! Thanks for this!

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@katevoris8811]

We appreciate you, Sarah.

[@50Acres]

I appreciate her too!

[@maac2376]

Any video is a treat. They're all enjoyable. Take care of yourself!

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@galeholt1523]

Love you videos! and that cabin!!! When you made the measuring error I thought 'Life Uncontained' would totally empathize! Don't ever finish shingling KEEP up the suspense! Take Care!

[@50Acres]

Ha ha ok I could do that!

[@epictroost]

Some people seem like they just don’t want people to Be happy!!! Hope your New Years has started great!!!! Missed your videos drinking my coffee this morning got alert showing new video … had to hop on and start watching immediately!!! Stay healthy…stay positive the world needs it!!!

[@barbaraknapp6970]

I was thinking that's how you know you're doing good when the "trolls" come after you! The people who really matter know the truth. That's all that actually matters!

[@50Acres]

Happy new year Ben, thanks will do.

[@50Acres]

Thats very true, once your videos go outside your usual audience you get all kinds of crazy people.

[@TowerHand]

As we used to say when I was installing freeway billboards back the day: "They'll never see that from the road at 65 miles an hour." Trim looks great, nobody will ever know you made an error unless you tell them. But of course you already have 😉.

[@50Acres]

Good point!

[@coolwheelz5190]

I just checked last night to see if you had any new videos I had missed. Then this morning...BOOM! Thanks for another video and including the First Bank of Sarah in your video...she is too funny!!! Who knew, a banker with a sense of humor...LOL!!! Love it! Be well!!!!

[@50Acres]

There you go! Our pleasure, Sarah is a riot, she just gets a bit shy on video sometimes.

[@robinmoore5181]

Lol TP, over is right. Loving the shades and loved, laugh, and learned. 🌸

[@50Acres]

😁

[@chucktrow8577]

Its great to see the progress on the inside of the cabin. Always a great sign when the window treatments go in!!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Chuck!

[@JerrysThisandThat]

Smile on my face. Thanks Mike and Sarah.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Jerry, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Sampson2833]

Oh no…when did we become an ‘under family’!!!!! Great line!

[@irishheart4768]

Do listen to them they have no clue what off grid is. Love the channel keep making them your way. God bless and stay safe & well.😊

[@50Acres]

Thank you, I will

[@SandraVanLankvelt]

Love the blinds and wow you better have a head light at night if you want to find the kitchen or the bathroom LOL. Great job you two and loved your wife's funny responses. God's Blessings.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Sandra!

[@stormmountain2521]

Love your craftsmanship. I love your channel. Because it's real.

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@homeatlaska]

Yeah, I dunno... people say the darndest things in the comments. Strange. But eh... just do what you do and pay no mind to it. Love your videos, Mike. Always have, and always will, because they're you and Sarah and Bea, and we love you.

[@50Acres]

Yea, they sure do, I don't get overly concerned with it, thanks guys. Have a great day, stay warm and congrats again on your video.

[@homeatlaska]

@@50Acres Thank you, Mike! Kinda in shock, but... back to work. Work distractions are a wonderful thing.

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

Video's are always great, take care of yourself, don't forget to stop and re-energise. 🇦🇺

[@50Acres]

Thank you, I will

[@robertkline6311]

You do a really good job of editing the video! Watching your videos improve to the point that they seem professional is rewarding for us… Thanks and keep them coming when you can!

[@50Acres]

Glad you like them!

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Some people are just stupid! Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin and property! Really enjoyed them! Love the shades

[@50Acres]

yup! our pleasure.

[@phildzuro8285]

Love the channel and cabin build 👌. Sarah's commentary was hilarious, and I've never heard that saying, "good from far, far from good" , but I like it ! I'm using it from now on . And don't pay attention to the naysayers. Keep up the great work !

[@50Acres]

Thanks Phil, glad you like the channel. I find myself using that saying a lot!

[@johnsisk5914]

Loving the little projects. Seems that you got several things checked off your list. Having Sarah there to help you and to provide her take on things...priceless!

[@50Acres]

Thanks John!

[@fynbo1007]

Always remember no matter what you doing, there will always be people there know better, maybe because of jealousy. I find your videos very interesting to follow. Thank you for sharing your journey. God bless you and your family.

[@50Acres]

I appreciate that, thank you.

[@ChristopherMCraig]

Good to see you again

[@50Acres]

👍

[@jongarr6610]

I have watched you since starting your cabin. At first - I thought - this guy is a perfectionist but as time passed and I saw more vids - I have since started seeing you as more a damn good workman that takes pride in what he does. If you dont know how - you research and study til you know and then run and tackle the job and do it right. I believe you do everythoing as in like your profession that way. You are one of few that works that way. Most - just do it and move on. 73YO here and want you to know I get pleasure watching your work. BTW - Sarah - is just pretty keen herself - very nice indeed. Will be watching.

[@50Acres]

Hello Jon, thank you so much that's very nice of you to say. Sarah's the best, enjoy the videos.

[@neilschipper3741]

Great video big money! Sarah's, commentary... priceless! As a long-time viewer a attaboy is long overdue. You and Mister hammer did a great job, with Sarah's help on the cabin. Thanks for sharing, hope you had a great holiday season and a fantastic New Year.

[@50Acres]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wobdeehomestead]

Nice blinds! I’ve been putting that off in my cabin for 3 years. Sarah’s a funny girl 😂

[@50Acres]

Thanks, yep she is a riot!

[@campjefferson8947]

I'm glad she spoke up! My heart nearly stop when you hung the TP under!

[@50Acres]

haha! She would never let that slide, although sometimes I will reverse the rolls in our house to get even with her about something!

[@curtisep5885]

Man its been awhile! So nice to see y'all again. Blessings🥰

[@50Acres]

Thanks Curtis, to you as well.

[@robmechanic]

Love the way you pick at each other!! Place looks awesome!! ❤

[@50Acres]

Lol, with the skill that only 17 years of marriage can bring!

[@rickfranklin2526]

Enjoyed the video Mike, great to see you and Sarah back at the cabin.Hope your feeling better and looking forward to the next video.

[@50Acres]

Thanks 👍

[@doloresrozman5612]

Always enjoy watching you work, nice to see and hear your wife .

[@50Acres]

Thank you Dolores!

[@Kralphrn]

Not making too many videos ,but your subs are increasing. Your videos are great, warts and all. Always enjoy them

[@50Acres]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@tracymclaughlinholmes677]

Loving Sarah's narration!!!

[@50Acres]

She's funny!

[@bill8784]

Happy New Year. I have been watching your videos since you started.Your cabin is wonderful and looks very comfortable. Huge achievement for which you should be very proud of yourself/selves. All the best from wet and windy England.

[@50Acres]

Happy new year Bill!

[@olechristiansen8739]

Sarah is right- no more duscussion about the toilet paper 😊

[@50Acres]

So I discovered!

[@davidkilbourne5422]

I'm a fan of yours! And I think that you've got a great cabin! wouldn't mis this for the world!

[@50Acres]

Thanks David!

[@bonilsson3161]

I am also an "overfamily"... Totally agree with Sarah.

[@davidvoller726]

Good catch on the toilet paper Sarah! Guests would really have to wonder…. Over the top! 👍

[@50Acres]

Ha ha saved the day!

[@SkyroofNova72]

17:34 take your off cut and rip the thickness down to fill in the full strip you cut out laying it over the vent frame you made the cutout for. Hope that makes sense.

[@50Acres]

good call

[@nena4215]

Don’t even waste a second on those idiots, you know and we know, that’s all that matters. The window coverings look nice, perfect color and a shade is the way to go. Absolutely love Sarah’s sense of humor!

[@50Acres]

Nah I won't, thank you!

[@larrykelly2838]

Glad to see y'all again.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Larry

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Great to see both of you !

[@50Acres]

Same to you!

[@GeorgeLowrey]

Watch out for skunks and other critters that set up their home under your beautiful cabin. My family learned this lesson when I was a child from a smelly experience while on vacation in Colorado. It made an indelible impression on my young nose.

[@50Acres]

oh gosh, yea that would be horrible

[@richardwhite4277]

as meticulous as you usually are I was happy to see that you let the window frame go as is / such a great lesson that some things are just not that important to waste worrying about / yin yang zen

[@50Acres]

Yup, sometimes you just gotta wave the white flag and say good enough!

[@cpwatching5647]

Looking good. Like the window treatments. Dang sasquatch window peeking dogs :) Take care.

[@50Acres]

You take care as well!

[@corepowerpeople1143]

Things are looking good! Always enjoy your videos!

[@50Acres]

Thanks so much!

[@bwcok7947]

Squirrels and porcupines love to chew on that stuff! Happy New Year! Thank you for all the hard work and great videos! BTW WV will be the site of our hunting cabin. After spring gobbler we will start with the pylon digging and cistern placement. You have helped tremendously with so many decisions. The hardest has been cold weather comfort, solar as backup, and bathroom/shower. Always the time and money part but that is life as we know it now with all the covid changes. Thanks as always!

[@50Acres]

Happy New Year to you as well. My pleasure. Have fun building your cabin. One thing I'd suggest based on my own experience is seeing if you can't rent a mini ex and doing a simple crawlspace.

[@ruby055]

Love how this cabin has been progressing. Sarah provides much interesting banter to keep it light. I'm only watching cabin updates not shop stuff but I am learning alot. Place is really a nice cool unique spot almost art. Enjoy your down time there.

[@50Acres]

Thank you Mike, will do!

[@metamud8686]

You sound exhausted and seriously demotivated. Must have been one heck of an effort to get this video done. I appreciate you, for still doing it despite whatever ails you or is otherwise going on. Hang in there buddy, hope you're in good health (or getting back there) and don't let the solar-does-not-work-trolls get to you. You just do you and enjoy life as you go! Cheers mate!

[@50Acres]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@toddincabo]

👍 Good to see you guys. Next time when you run into that window frame situation or similar, always go with modifying the smaller frame instead if possible. It's a mind/visual thing.

[@50Acres]

Thanks for the tip!

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Would love to see the progress you’ve made on your shop

[@50Acres]

I have a video in the works on that.

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

@@50Acres saw that just after….looking great !

[@FirePapa18]

You’re videos are awesome! Whoever says you are not off grid there must just be jealous 😂

[@50Acres]

Thanks! 😃

[@ohhpaul7364]

love the commentary on over/under and agree completely.

[@50Acres]

haha!

[@wandae9906]

Great to see ya - it was especially nice to see the lovely Sarah and Beatrice! No worries here as to whether you post a video or not.......do what you need to do for you guys. We'll still be here & we'll consider it a treat when you do post! Wishing you three a wonderful new year! --Hugs 🤗

[@50Acres]

Thanks Wanda, have a great year!

[@meaww7373]

Don't worry about elegance. As long as it is practical.that is what matters . Happy new year you both..wish that all is smooth sailing and good health and wealth for years to come.

[@50Acres]

Thank you! Same to you!

[@MrCelticatheart]

Awesome video Mike we really like your vids, you and your fam is why we come and watch, so just keep doing your thing! I do have ONE QUESTION when/if you are going to put a stairway up to the loft? It seems you would have enough room for a landing on the left about half way up, then turn 90 to a landing in the middle of the roof line. So good to have Sarah in the vid with you it adds to the dynamic!!! Keep'em coming Mike I look for your vids every Saturday you are one of my favorite channels! Thanks so much for the work you do, and the vids you create!

[@50Acres]

Hello, that's a project I plan to tackle soon along with a railing etc. I'm currently working on a door to the bathroom and will hopefully get to it this year. I probably will have a 90 in it. Thank you!

[@bizmanrk]

Great job on doing the misc tasks! Glad you and Sarah got to spend some time together at the cabin. Keep up the good work! Long time no see (vids) Happy New Year!! Take care and see you in the next one.

[@50Acres]

Thanks, you too!

[@garya3056]

Looking really good, Mike. Hope you guys are getting to enjoy it there! 👍

[@50Acres]

Thanks Gary, we are !

[@garya3056]

@@50Acres 😎

[@davidvansickle563]

Great video, loved listening to Sarah’s two cents 😂😂. Mike, try to ignore all the nay sayers that comment on your channel, they aren’t worth it. Your channel is worth being patient for videos 👍👍👍

[@50Acres]

Thank you David, will do!

[@rustyhaught171]

Good seeing you guys. You’ll be done before you know it!

[@50Acres]

Thanks we hope so!

[@CriminalCaterpillar]

So I've been catching up on all your videos, and I'm loving watching this cabin build. But I just have to say... get some outlet covers! That would drive me nuts!

[@50Acres]

Thanks, I need to do that!

[@richardfmurphy01]

Glad you’re back!!

[@50Acres]

Thanks!

[@suenorton873]

Hi Mike & Sarah! Happy New Year. I'm still here watching no matter how long your away just as long as you keep coming back....

[@50Acres]

Thanks Sue, Happy New Year to you as well.

[@homeland2236]

Always look forward to you videos. FYI. I look at a measurement and ad or subtract sometimes.

[@thebl4ckd0g]

happy to see a new video, had been wondering if it was just the holidays or what. keep at it when you feel up to it man, can't wait to see when you are done with it all! :)

[@50Acres]

Thank you, I'll keep making videos, I'm just not able to keep a consistent schedule.

[@andreasalov7618]

I just stumbled upon these cabin videos and just have to say that I love this project. I wish I could do these sort of things, but I'll just admire your work from afar. Good luck with the rest of the build!

[@50Acres]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Solar doesn't work!!!! LOL JK, well it doesn't work in Northern Michigan where the sun has been absent since October Ha Ha. Really Enjoyed the Video Mike, nice to See you and Sarah spending some quality time at the cabin. The relaxed vibe of the video was nice.

[@14mattomatto]

I have a cabin in Leland. The sun would be nice every once in awhile. .

[@50Acres]

Thanks guys, it was nice to relax a bit!

[@bigwallyhdfb]

Place is looking awesome thanks for sharing

[@50Acres]

Thank you Gerald!

[@greatestshowongrass6809]

You’re awesome!! Thank you for sharing 🇺🇸❤️

[@50Acres]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikedkc]

The place looks fantastic. Good seeing you guys.

[@50Acres]

Thanks for watching!

[@HaroldMalaby]

Good to find you at the cabin again. Hope to get up to one of the monthly art shows in the coming months. Even the best can measure wrong makes me feel more comfortable. We're all human thanks for sharing.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Harold. At front Street there is almost always something going on the first Friday of the month.

[@Onubense-zu4ei]

Nos gusta veros por aquí y saber que todo marcha bien y solo estáis con mucho trabajo, habrá tiempo de ver más vídeos. Saludos y muchos ánimos para este nuevo año 🙂

[@50Acres]

Hola, Onubense, muchas gracias. De donde son ustedes? Llevo un ano aprender español. Siempre me hace feliz practicar español.

[@Onubense-zu4ei]

@@50Acres Hola, somos exactamente del sur de España, Andalucía y más exactamente, provincia de Huelva. Las generaciones de ahora dominan ambos idiomas, pero yo aún debo de mejorar mucho, jajajaja. Que tengáis un feliz día.....

[@50Acres]

@@Onubense-zu4ei que bueno, espero que tu también tengan un gran año

[@timklassen421]

Happy new year Mike and Sarah

[@50Acres]

Same to you Tim