Building an out house from scrap logs

In this video I build an outhouse for the off grid cabin. I do some creative wood work with scrap logs from a friends shed building company . I save money and build it for cheep!

[@Kate-nd4rl]

How is that thing so beautiful? When you build something, you really build it!

[@blackspruce1861]

lol ! thank you !

[@wb2vsj]

That dog is a riot! Used to have a lab that would dig like that.

[@blackspruce1861]

he sure is ! labs are great dogs too . I used to have a couple retriever husky mix great dogs

[@kayeeiland4167]

This was such a good video : * Beautiful scenery - check ! * Good instructions - check ! * Adorable dog antics - check ! * Laughter shared - check ! *Beautiful results - check ! Thank you for time well spent !!!

[@blackspruce1861]

Thats awesome I'm so happy you enjoyed it !!!

[@leannemori9688]

That's one fine looking outhouse.

[@blackspruce1861]

Thank you !!

[@patgamble3217]

Your dog really likes helping you .he has a beautiful heart your dog .you have nice videos 🙏👍✔️🏕🇨🇦

[@blackspruce1861]

He's so much fun !! thanks !!

[@KillingerUSA]

Man that turned out awesome ! You and Dave are some incredibly talented folks! Not just in construction but your videos are amazing!

[@blackspruce1861]

Thank you !

[@Kate-nd4rl]

I love that dog!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@blackspruce1861]

me too!! he' so much fun!

[@phyllismccurdy2984]

Deluxe outhouse. Well done Ryan. A throne built for a king. 🙋🏻🇨🇦

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks !! glad you liked it !!

[@lomagibson664]

Wow that is awesome! ❤❤❤❤

[@blackspruce1861]

Thank you !!

[@ksredsfan]

You Whipple Boys are some Crafty Gentlemen great build Ryan and great video thanks

[@blackspruce1861]

Thank you !

[@csehszlovakze]

what a lovely dog!

[@blackspruce1861]

thanks ! he's been a lot of fun to have around

[@cathyjones3403]

I ❤your dog😂😂😂😂. Dog is helping oh yeah I love the building

[@blackspruce1861]

He's my little helper dog lol

[@chrismatson7943]

You build back houses like a Downeaster from Maine. Frugal and effective. Enjoy your builds. Keep 'em coming

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks! frugal was the name of the game on this one. will do!

[@mkuhlman77]

Something about a nice place to do your business just makes the body relax.

[@blackspruce1861]

yup a good outhouse is peaceful

[@judyjenson2918]

Hey fun content. I like, No frills, Waiting for more. You need a bucket of sawdust and a scoop in there. Throw a scoop in and nooooo smell and it decomposes .

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! I'm happy you enjoyed it !

[@peterdebad1]

Maybe you should market your out house as a kit. Straight forward and user friendly. Thanks for the vid. Peace!

[@blackspruce1861]

maybe !

[@mama_duck_on_the_lake7510]

Wow, this turned out incredible. Great design, great planning, fantastic video with tips and helpful hints! Oh and the dog is fun. Love to see the dog antics!

[@blackspruce1861]

thanks!! dogs make every video better

[@maggiemae444]

Nicest outhouse I’ve ever seen! Dog help is always a good thing. Thanks!💥

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! yes he's been such a good dog and lots of fun

[@paulawillett1563]

That outhouse is as cute as a bugs ear. Well done.

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks!

[@gerrierichardson7127]

A nice looking odd house!"

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks!!

[@jeffnearing719]

That looks great! When we built ours, we put in a vent pipe. Does anyone else do that?

[@blackspruce1861]

I could see where it would be a good idea

[@prairielivingtwins]

If ever come to Route 66 in Northern Az. Swing by And you can throw me one up real quick LoL. Nicely done.

[@blackspruce1861]

Lol so sorry way to hot for me to build there. Thanks

[@gschoonheim]

Love your builds! Those were some scary cuts on the table saw though. Maybe make a little jig and / or stand to the side next time in case it kicks back? Keep up the great work

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks !! thats for sure I really do push it with the table saw sometimes ,and I really should know better lol . years ago I was finishing my first house and making a stupid little notch cut on the table saw it shot that piece out so hard it gave me a huge bruise on my side and broke my truck topper window that was probably 20 feet behind me . some people never learn lol

[@adamwright6433]

It's awesome! You're outhouse looks so much better than Dave's! I love all your content!

[@blackspruce1861]

thanks but his has much more room . I built with these scrap logs because they were free and I thought it would look cool but they were so short that it had to be a small building . it looks nice and works but kinda cramped lol

[@billtrombley3434]

Ryan this turned out very nice indeed! Get your dog an excavator & let him / her dig! The thing about outhouses you have to consider 1) Location 2) Comfort 3) Ventilation 4) Lights 1) Location - looks like a good spot 2) Comfort - looks about the right size, not too small. Air Spray, plenty of T.P., adult wipes & lime, for decomposing waste. $8 toilet seat, hey as long as your wife is happy. 3) Ventilation - looks like you might need more. How about adding a Solar Powered Exhaust Fan & maybe a timer? 4) The clear panel roof is great, consider solar lights outlining your outhouses location & a 12 volt light inside for those midnight trips out. Hey if the wife isn't happy....

[@blackspruce1861]

thanks !! he's a digging dog !! I do want to put a solar light on it

[@nena4215]

Well, that’s an awful nice place to go when ya gotta go! Great job with the cash, I could hardly believe it, that’s probably the best part. Absolutely loved the dog and the digging, pretty funny!

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! that was my goal with this one to do it as cheap as possible . I could hardly dig I was laughing so hard at him he was having a blast .

[@KeeperofTheMountain]

Very nice work.

[@blackspruce1861]

thanks!

[@ronhight8213]

Ryan, love the repurposed log siding outhouse. I pay attention to the little things that you do that makes the place classy. Very kool, hope to see more projects! Enjoyed the video!

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! this one actually turned out a lot better than I had first thought it would . Glad you liked it

[@tammyhalcomb6440]

I subscribed because your dog acts like mine.....they just want help!!

[@blackspruce1861]

they sure are a lot of fun !!

[@Downeastwaves]

Very creative 😃 love you dog and vehicle we had a 2013 Grand Caravan --love it!

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks! He’s a lot of fun my little helper

[@NorthernRetreat]

Very nice outhouse. Looks like you're planning on spending some quality time there.😅👍

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! great place to take a break

[@JeffWinter1]

@@blackspruce1861 or two! 😂🤣

[@williamhoogerhyde243]

Looks good gonna have to do a over nighter in the cabin

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! for sure

[@StevePrimo]

As a fellow maker, I hear ya on the grand caravan, don't knock em till you try em! I have 184,000+ miles on my 2010 and I've hauled more things in that thing than most people do in their trucks. I haul lumber, firewood, minibike, plywood/drywall, boulders for my backyard pond build, table saw, my 3 kids, etc.... those stow and go seats are great, haul the kids one minute and haul some gear the next minute. Price was right when I bought it back in the day. Anyway, nice video and build! Sorry for the minivan rant, they get a bad rap and everybody makes fun of em until they have one 😉

[@blackspruce1861]

Man I totally agree . I hauled a 45'' wide 13 horse snowblower in mine . I've had 3 whitewater kayaks inside with myself and the other 2 paddlers , I once hauled 1600lbs of laminate flooring in it which was maybe a bit much I've camped in it . it has 320,000 miles and I keep thinking I should get another vehicle soon and all I can think is its going to have to be another grand caravan lol

[@StevePrimo]

@blackspruce1861 heck yeah man. I can't believe you hit 320,000, that's awesome! Last time I was changing my oil I noticed the frame is rusting pretty good (Pennsylvania winters and salt on the road, which I'm sure you know what I'm talking about up in Michigan). I'm still surprised they stopped making the grand caravan back in 2019. I'm more than likely getting another one too. Anyway, keep up the videos and getting your money's worth out of that mini van!

[@blackspruce1861]

@@StevePrimoI’m pretty shocked too . I really want to see what I can get out of it , would be awesome to hit 400k

[@garrettblaster]

I want to see some updates on your cabin love the style

[@blackspruce1861]

I definitely plan to do a cabin update video . there are few things I want to add so it might be a little bit

[@jonathanlaier5762]

And again it's my pleasure to enjoy your video. Greetings from Germany ... Christian K

[@blackspruce1861]

awesome ! thanks for watching I'm glad you continue to enjoy the channel

[@markhogue9524]

I like the trick with the fastener box

[@blackspruce1861]

yeah that worked well

[@francisniestemski7382]

Your dog is a great helper

[@blackspruce1861]

he sure is !

[@6stringsbrainfingers]

I'm new here. Ryan Whipple? Dave Whipple's brother? I think so and that's fucking awesome!

[@blackspruce1861]

Hey glad you checked it out . yup we're brothers

[@lorahouseman492]

Ha. I just caught your name. I was thinking in your cabin build video that I swear I seen dave whippel. Well know i know i did. 😂

[@blackspruce1861]

lol you sure did!

[@vincedee6607]

Nice work, maybe a TP roll holder.

[@blackspruce1861]

it's in a coffee can for now so mice don't get it

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

Well you 2 bros are remarkable lads. I love your channels and the simplicity along with ingenuity is so incredible to watch. Great work Ryan. I'd be more than happy to be busy on your throne, sir. 🇦🇺🤗👍✌️👏💞🙏🇺🇲

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks so much !

[@kingrafa3938]

It turned out very nice and love the outside look.

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! me too and to think I almost did it really half assed glad I chose to take my time

[@FREEDOMGUNNER]

How deep do you dig the outhouse hole, and do you eventually have to move the outhouse to another location, or does it somehow naturally compost?

[@blackspruce1861]

I think its around 4 and a half to 5 feet it hasn't seen a ton of use because this is just a getaway cabin , but you would eventually have to move it

[@thesportsguy3609]

That privy came out great! Are you going to apply a coat of exterior polyurethane?

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks !!I did that in this video along with a few other nice improvements to the cabin . kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZrLZqejar16rMk

[@mai_chan2023]

outhouse turned out really nice! happy to see that you're putting discarded logs to good use. great video as always. ♥️

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! It was pretty cool to build something from another mans trash

[@davidalbright7335]

That's a sweet place to take a Flint.

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! lol it sure is

[@RobalLdz]

Great build brother! Got question: Are you not worried about support beams rotting as they are directly on the ground?

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks!! I’m not really worried about it no . They’re treating ground contact wood and it’s Sandy good draining soil I think it should last quite a while

[@RobalLdz]

@@blackspruce1861 Oh it's treated, fair enough makes sense now 👍

[@joannawnuk7267]

No wreszcie jest kibelek 😉Niewielu budowniczych chat w swoich filmach ujawnia ten aspekt swojej działalności, a przecież możliwość załatwiania swoich potrzeb fizjlogicznych w cywilizowanym miejscu to podstawa. Na samą myśl o kucaniu pod krzaczkiem robi mi się słabo😉 Jak zwykle całość dokładnie przemyślana i super wykonana. Mój angielski jest bardzo słaby, ale i tak uwielbiam oglądać Pana filmy. Pozdrawiam 🙂

[@blackspruce1861]

thank you !! I wish there was a translate tool on the comments I would love to know what people with different languages are saying .

[@Astra_4004]

Hey this looks amazing! also how long on average does it take to do projects like this?

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! this took a little while because ripping the logs in half with the table saw is slow . if you used normal materials probably a day

[@slimshadyslim1877]

More amazing work ..My question is what did u put underneath the tolit sit for the waste? And can creatures get in there? I'm terrified of snakes

[@blackspruce1861]

a hole in the ground . I don't think that really a normal place to find snakes they shouldn't be a problem

[@itzmemt8907]

love ur contact. keep it up

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! I will definitely try

[@elsathal7359]

Thank you 💞

[@blackspruce1861]

you are very welcome ! glad you enjoyed

[@joer6248]

Looks good! No reason the same type of approach with the ripped log siding couldn't be used on a woodshed or similar structure, either.

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! yeah it would definitely work but I wouldn't want to use 2 foot pieces lol

[@KTUBE1770]

Nice build

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks!

[@brendamartin7280]

Awesome tysm

[@blackspruce1861]

Thank you !!

[@debyrah]

Very nice! enjoy your channel

[@blackspruce1861]

Thank you very much!

[@miraguedes9339]

Bom trabalho.👏👏👏👏

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks?

[@TonyGeneseo]

Great video Ryan ! I knew you had some talent when Dave had u on his channel for his outhouse build ! Most important building on the property ! Lol. Seeing all that sandy soil made me wonder if your camp is anywhere near Dave’s ? I know he said it’s really sandy up north. Take care bud

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks ! it sure is! no I would love to get some property in that area one of my favorite places but its probably something that will have to wait a while. you too ! and im really happy you're enjoying the channel

[@andrewczuba498]

steel toe sandals! or kevlar toe sandals!

[@blackspruce1861]

LOL !

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

Good morning buddy how are ya? That’s is one classy out house hehehe. I like how ya prebuilt it got it all figured out before you hauled out to the property. It takes for thought on how ya want to build it. Good job buddy. Looking forward to any and all videos you produce. By the way what camera and editing software do you use. I’m thinking of starting a (sawmill/ build it) channel. God bless you and yours.

[@blackspruce1861]

Good morning Thanks ! in using a cheap Sony handy cam I do plan to upgrade that . for editing I'm using i movie I'm completely happy with that .

[@bobdavis6862]

Hi, did not realize I didn’t ring the bell for any videos so I am watching them all now. Lol. Question, how are you able to build the outhouse with a hole? I am in Michigan also, close to you area, I think, and my township is not allowed? I have a port a Jon that I would love to get rid of the service call on$. Any advice? Enjoy your videos and look forward to many more😀

[@blackspruce1861]

a good friend of mine put a septic tank in at his cabin built an outhouse on it basically a vault toilet you would still have to have it pumped but no rental fee . but as far as legality I have no idea

[@lctjr]

Nice job bud, you ready for a sauna project?

[@blackspruce1861]

I've been thinking about it but still on the fence

[@hazysday]

Nice sh!t house Whipple 🏠 👌 👍

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks!

[@alexkasacous]

Next time you might want to borrow Dave's sawmill to rip the logs to save time and effort.

[@blackspruce1861]

That would be great but they were only a little over 2 feet long it wouldn't work on the mill

[@gwenroney3972]

Are you in northern Michigan? Our outhouse is trashed from use & trees.

[@blackspruce1861]

Somewhat northern lower

[@agoogleuser3787]

Lol charlie.

[@blackspruce1861]

He sure is a fun dog

[@AM-br4ix]

How far is your outhouse from the main cabin??

[@blackspruce1861]

probably between 75 and 100 feet

[@dawnc1419]

Why build an outhouse in the middle of nowhere? I don't get its purpose? Or am I missing something.? Great video though 👍 another quick question, don't these things smell really bad, I mean it's basically just pooping in an open hole over and over again.?

[@blackspruce1861]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6GUZ2yMfbV4b9U here's a link to the cabin that its for

[@ladalang]

So the idea of going out there in the freezing cold is a hard pass. Anyway to put some heat out there? The seat has to be ice cold in the winter. Are you putting lye in the hole? How are you dealing with that? I know they have stuff to break down the waste. What about a composting toilet inside the cabin? The moon and tree probably bring in cold, maybe polycarb on the inside to keep the cold out?

[@blackspruce1861]

I changed the seat to foam for the winter .

[@locutz]

how deep that hole is though ? that don't look deep enough lol

[@blackspruce1861]

its about 5 feet

[@bettyechristain9711]

Until you see a 6ft rattler coiled around your seat. I grew up with an out-house and l cannot tell you how many times we found rattlers in there. Not Good.

[@blackspruce1861]

Yeah that would not be cool! lucky for me we don’t have rattlers here

[@ima1sthumanonearth8]

lol

[@markboettcher9443]

What would we do without screw guns?!

[@blackspruce1861]

all get carpal tunnel from twisting screwdrivers lol

[@blackspruce1861]

is this Mark that I worked with ?

[@markboettcher9443]

@@blackspruce1861 You would have to remind me where, but my guess is probably not. I've lived in Wisconsin all my life. I am enjoying your videos though! Been watching your brother for quite some time now. found you through him.

[@blackspruce1861]

@@markboettcher9443 I guess not I’ve never worked in Wisconsin. This mark I’m pretty sure spelled his last name the same way but pronounced it betcher

[@blackspruce1861]

I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos

[@heyeverbody5616]

You got a lot of nice comments. Although, I think that’s a pretty crappy build. Hope you enjoy it!

[@blackspruce1861]

if only there was a way I could put the joke punctuating drum roll after your comment lol

[@bettyechristain9711]

A word to the wise. Put screen over the moon and tree to keep snakes out. Cement any crawlie holes around the house bottom. You have not lived until you gotta

[@blackspruce1861]

Thanks for the tip but we don’t have any venomous snakes here