Building a Loft Ladder Cheap Simple Easy | Finishing deck steps using lumber from the Off Grid Land

Time to start building a loft ladder so we can utilize the loft for sleeping and storage purposes! Closing in the gaps on the deck stairs using lumber milled from the frontier sawmill.
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[@kathleenmaciasz4525]

Smiles. Laughter. And love … that’s what it’s all about! Nice job

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

THE BEST....=)

[@possumrides8448]

She's such a card! LOL Jen's a regular Rembrandt!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😜😊

[@normanboyles92]

Jay you don't know how blessed you are to have Jen . Not many women left that will work and do what she does . Wish she had a twin sister down in South,Ms.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I am very blessed. Thanks for being here my friend and for your kindness ❤️

[@karleenwebb2893]

Woot woot . Stairs look fantastic.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Woot woot my friend.....thanks karleen

[@robertclark1668]

The good folks from MBF sent me over, glad they did!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey Robert, welcome. We are glad you are here. Hope you enjoy our channel

[@nareshbalgobin8101]

Just loving d colours of d trees 🍂🍃🍁

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

such a wonderful time of year

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

Hey guys! The ladder turned out great :) Thanks for the shoutout, we will return the favour soon to give our viewers some more laid back content with a similar vibe. Have a great weekend! :)

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Jeremy and Ash, We feel very Fortunate here on KZbin, Great folks Here. Best wishes

[@LukeMechelleVlog]

Omg the view in your cabin is just soo fantastic. 😍

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😁

[@pandu8904]

Jen got on the ladder, did the pose and I forgot all about the ladder XD

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😜 me too, lol

[@davidwolff8878]

i am a huge fan of MBF . they want us to check out your channel. you did not disappoint me . i enjoyed you both

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Awesome David, thank you and glad you enjoyed the video.

[@CrabbyBill]

Cabin is looking great, always enjoy watching

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you my friend, appreciate you being here.

[@deborahwhite2339]

Great job on the ladder! 🙂👍👍👍👍🐕

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Deborah....WOOT WOOT

[@iantuck6364]

I came over to your channel by recommendation of Mapleberry farms, and subscribed before I even watched a video. They said you two were enjoyable. Watched this video, and they are correct. Great personalities; you guys made me smile a lot during this video.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

That is the kindest and best compliment ever....thank you for that. It makes us happy to know we can bring a little joy to others. It is a big part of why we started our channel a couple years ago, when things were starting to get a little rough in the world. Thank you for coming over and hope you enjoy yourself and stick around. Best wishes Ian

[@barrybridgwood8404]

Jen has the best laugh! Looks great guys!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

LOL, I agree Barry.....Thanks for being here. Best wishes

[@loucinci3922]

Too funny! Great work on deck. Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Lou.....glad you got a giggle or two out of it. Best wishes

[@reginamcguire3454]

That sky is beautiful! The fall foliage is fantastic also.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊😊😊 glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes

[@lindajames4122]

Ashley and Jeremy recommended your channel. I enjoyed your video. Thanks

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey, welcome Linda. Thank you for coming over and checking us out. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@meelusine]

Well done !

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you my friend......glad you enjoyed it.

[@richhoward596]

The deck and step look great. What is this math thing Jen is talking about. They never taught us how to use them fancy woodworking tools you got. Trial and error always works. Stay safe my friends.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Rich.....20 years since I have sat through a math class. Best wishes my friend

[@dennismartin5409]

Very nice ladder project. I wish my wife would be more like you Jen. She likes the outdoors, but only in the warm summer. Now that Fall is here, I spend alot of time at my cabin. I was hunting this morning and shot a nice 7 pointer. 16" inside spread 6 1/2" G-2's. Now finished off my night watching you guys... Again, you guys are doing a great job.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

HEY buddy, Jen is great but she prefers the warmer weather too, so that is just a woman thing, lol. Congrats on what sounds like a beautiful buck....great memories for sure and sounds like your blessings are plentiful. Best wishes my friend.

[@wazzyman2875]

Outstanding !!! U's are Living a Dream !!!!! Peace 👍👍💪💪💪💪💪✌✌

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks WM, loving it

[@irenel.m.3238]

Excellent job on your ladder 👏 save a lot of space, love to see that you always having fun, being a happy couple 💞🍂🍁🇺🇲🍂🍁

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jodiejamie4025]

Steps look great, good job!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you Thank you

[@exroyalcanadian]

I've been watching MBF for a long time. Great looking stairs!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks buddy

[@never-2-late997]

Awesome! Really enjoyed the build. God bless you both

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks so much!

[@nareshbalgobin8101]

I really do admire you both so much 💙🥰🙏🏼🍂🍃🍁🌲

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you so much, we are flattered

[@bigwallyhdfb]

Great work thanks for sharing

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Gerald

[@lisarmurphy]

Awesome job on the ladder. Ps. the t-shirts look great!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Right on! glad you like them and the ladder. hope you are well Lisa

[@georgehebert5681]

Love watching ya'll having fun doing you're projects together. Such a cute couple. Thanks for sharing.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Our pleasure! Thank you for the Kind Words and so Happy to have you here with us.

[@jamescarid3448]

Hi Jay and Jen, just stopped by to check you guys out, got a big shout out from MBF. I got a lot of your vids to catch up on. Good luck, cheers.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey James....hope you like our videos and decide to hang out with us. Really appreciate you coming over.

[@Greenhomestead]

Hello dear Jay and Jen. You are cool. ♥ ️😍👍

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha.. having fun with life guys. Nice to see you here. Hope you both are well

[@paulpuckerinGM]

Hi y’all great video. Jay got over his cranky pants Timber will help him manage that out. ;-) Cool design ideas Jenny. Shirts look good. You’ll have to build a Timber elevator for the boss. cheers. Nice job. Paul

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

PUPPY ELEVATOR, lol. 😜

[@paulpuckerinGM]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen get on that Jay! ;-) Keep the boss comfy and happy.

[@gracelonas2930]

Hey jen and jay good vidio guys bless👌❤

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Grace....best wishes

[@ellenpronk9878]

😂😂😂 What a nice video, you are so funny together 🤣 Wow.. the stairs look beautiful. Nice that you can lift it 👍 greetings ❤ 😘

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊😆 Life is better with laughter you know. Thank you Ellen for being here

[@andredejonge5255]

#team loft ladder 💪💪 , top build by you both .

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Woot woot

[@wannabesawyerwatt9922]

I watch MBF all the time

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Woot woot

[@wannabesawyerwatt9922]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen thanks

[@JLGWoodscapes]

Getting those finishing touches done!! Love the steps! Great video! Lol and Herman (little white dog) enjoys watching Timber😂❤️

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

thank you. that is awesome...I find timber watching a few of his favorite youtube puppy friends once in a while.....fun to watch.

[@VinnieRed71]

Great job guys. Jay, you’re right, angles are the worst!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha,,,zero....45....and 90 are the only ones I kind of understand

[@lancepearson4035]

Hi - I'm over from MBF - l like the ladder - cheers guys

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Woot woot......glad you like it Lance. Happy you came here, thank you

[@jameshoehn4673]

There is nothing normal about Jeremy and Ashley! They act like Jay and Jen!! Love y’all!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

LOL, TRUTH. Giggle Giggle

[@50Acres]

You guys did a really good job making this video!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you my friend, glad you enjoyed it.

[@suepeterson5675]

Good Evening ! Beautiful autumn day . Having fun , that’s what it’s all about. 👍😊

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

For Sure.....living life

[@WhiskeynSunshineOffGrid]

Great job! Love the ladder!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks guys. hope you are ready for winter.

[@WhiskeynSunshineOffGrid]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen We are Definitely! Not mentally though. Lol

[@johnmitchell5351]

If you tied a loop in the rope in the up position, ,, all you need to do then is loop it over a hook job done

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Good point. Thanks

[@estellaknox9285]

Looks great 👍

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you Estella 😊

[@InTheWilderness1]

The ladder turned out great guys. Looks awesome. You gets out of hand Jay, Jen pulling that paracord when you goes under it🤣

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha, She had a random razor blade with her....I was wondering if she was going to cut the line, LOL

[@InTheWilderness1]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen lol. It's a good thing buddy.🤣

[@williamruess4833]

Hey There!! …You two, It’s great watching your channel! Keep building on the cabin & surroundings…. Luv that dog! You folks complement each other so much, both of you show the love you have for each other!! Stay Safe… 🍺 😁

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks William.....we really enjoy having you all here with us along the way....so thank you for that. Best Wishes my friend

[@LukeMechelleVlog]

You guys are soo fun to watch it's full of laughter. I love that less spent is the best way to go on building new ladder. 🙌

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks guys, so glad you you are here and enjoying it. Best wishes

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

Subbed to your channel from MBF! Great to see a laid back couple building off grid. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Michael for coming over....appreciate it. Hope you enjoy our videos and stuck around. Best wishes

[@jimcrowell5093]

Terrific ladder guy's done and stored 👍👍 I've been watching MBF since the begining😁 love these type of channels❤✌have a greatweekend you two ahh 3 forgot the fur buddy 🐶❤👍

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

NIce....thank you for that. Can't forget the Pup, LOL. Appreciate your support JIM

[@BLAM777]

Know this Jay your not alone. my wife shakes her head at me quite often. Especially when we're up working at our property. I suspect it's that way for most men lol.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

LOL....thanks for putting my worries at ease my friend..😊 Just part of life i guess, ha ha

[@jackmanfredo1215]

You guys are so lucky to have that beautiful getaway. Nice job on the steps and loft ladder. Beautiful fall day, thanks for sharing my friends 🇺🇸

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Very Fortunate yes......Life is good. Glad you are here too buddy.

[@denniskeuntjes6385]

Came from MBF, love your channel also! LOL DJK wis.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Awesome.....thanks Dennis. So happy you did and do. Best wishes

[@markhabeck6614]

Mapleberry farms sent me here to watch and check you out.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Very nice.....thank you for coming over. Hope you enjoy our videos. Appreciate you being here

[@davidbray6515]

Just subscribed mbf sent me over looking forward to the content watching all the way from England 🇬🇧

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Welcome welcome David, hope you enjoy our videos. Thank you for coming over 😁

[@annelandry6853]

Already watch MBF and now enjoying you guys as well.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha, awesome. Thank you for all the support.

[@dalejohnson5148]

The ladder looks very nice like that great job.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Dale

[@bobweeks3376]

Hi from the UK Mapleberry Farm reccomended you Subscribed

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Bob for doing so....hope you enjoy our stuff. Best wishes

[@anitahurler9266]

Super toll

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊

[@kobaalexcosselman2042]

Hi folks, you two are such a great couple. Always smiling and working together. I never realized your base camp was that far down the hill from your cabin until the ride up in the Kawasaki. Do you know how much elevation change it is? I had to laugh Jay that you didn't know how to use a speed square, yet built the cabin.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

So happy you enjoy our videos guys. Ya we had base camp set up before we bought the parcel where the cabin is.....so things are kind of spread out a bit. If I were to guess the elevation if has to be 100-150 feet difference. I was just observing the trees today and they are 70 foot tall at camp and we look down on those same trees while at the cabin, just a rough idea. I'm glad you picked up on my little humor on the situation of building a cabin.....yet showing I'm COMPLETLY winging it. LOL. Guess we will see how it turns out in the long run. Best wishes my friends

[@josephineflatt74]

I follow Mapleberry farms also

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

NICE

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Hi! Jeremy and Ashley sent me. Can’t wait to binge watch your channel!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Welcome welcome, hope you enjoy our channel and videos. We are happy to have you here. 😊

[@Bex-rg8pj]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen if they shout you out, I’m sure I’ll love it 😍

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊

[@justiceleague1146]

Great job on the stairs!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you! we are happy how they turned out. Best Wishes JL

[@josephstoermer2441]

Great video btw MBF recommend your channel!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you thank you for coming over....we appreciate you doing so. Best wishes

[@melissahuffman2521]

Friends if you build a platform and hooked your pulled up ladder to it - it would be so much more comfortable -and like you guys and us we aren't getting any younger.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

👍👍👍

[@laruedouglas7972]

You both did a fantastic job on that ladder. Just awesome. 👍

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Oh thank you! Appreciate that LRD

[@paulmonk7820]

Good looking strong ladder. Only thing I would have done different is wider steps for those of us who have a little trouble with steps, especially since there's no handrail.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thats a good point, Might have to add some type of hand rail at some point

[@BELaDonna]

Great teamwork getting that beautiful ladder done! Love watching your channel (along with MBF and A Cabin & 50 Acres). Keep up the banter and fun videos!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you my friend

[@JFL829]

Great to see you all having so much fun at each other, 🤣😂🤣. Cabin is looking awesome 👌. We love the nice angle views in there of the property. Watch out for that hobo and great rip on the 12ft deck board. Looking great guys.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

this Hobo found a nice spot to build his hut there eh?? Glad you enjoyed the video guys, getting some of the last pretty colors to be had. Best wishes....be safe out there

[@JFL829]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen we absolutely enjoyed 😉

[@kennethhudson8013]

Thank you sir for showing your Patriotism

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Best place on earth.....Best wishes Kenneth

[@MartyM22]

Great vids. Have to check back and watch from the start! MBF Suggested to come over and check out your channel, glad I did! Looking forward to getting caught up and for future episodes!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Awesome.....welcome. glad you enjoyed the video. We have been building a developing our property for a couple years now. Hope you enjoy some of our videos.

[@johncambra9332]

MapleberryFarm sent us to see you guys.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey John.....welcome. hope you enjoy our channel and some of our videos and stick around

[@name-ey5it]

It works good job 👏

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

That's the most important part

[@JB-dz1zc]

Yeah, I agree with you Jason, put a 3/4" steel, bolt action latch support that would prevent the stairs from falling to the floor! They look good, is it easy to get up and down? What's next on y'alls list? 🐶 👍 👋

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

YES...needs some sort of SAFETY mechanism. We have a few good things coming your way soon....we are excited to share with you guys

[@1957jmhiser1]

I'd put a two by four support board under the loft ladder that you prop under it when it's in the air.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

very good idea

[@roberthillyard4234]

you need a moto on that haha

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

ha.....electric winch maybe??

[@robertboyd650]

You should have a little motor to move it up and down with ease

[@FresnoJoe2]

Amen~!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

👍

[@KrissBartlett]

Come on Jay you like looking at Ashlee hahah there great have followed them for alot of years now since they built there first house good job on the ladder why not make it in the middle near the post going up it would look good ?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha, lovely couple for sure. we were originally going up the middle but it just worked out better to lay it out this way. Hoping it will only be short term

[@robertboyd650]

Nice teeth Jen U are both lovers to one another, so nice to be seen nowadays. Congratulations 🫒💐🌻🌹🌺

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

lots of love here, thanks for the kind words Robert

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

Very functional, have you done the puppy test yet. I have stairs & my puppy who's 14 likes to climb.

[@offgridjen2273]

We tried. Timber didn't like it at all 😂🤣 should have included that footage in the video. Lol. We are gonna have to make him an elevator 😂🤣

[@kathistarns5361]

Ashley and Jeremy sent me ❤️

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey Kathi 👋 thanks for checking us out

[@InTheWilderness1]

Young sexy strappin man..lol. Get some cheap Canadian whisky in ya Jay🤣. I don't know how ya puts up with him Jen.. Bahaha

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

It is a good thing I have such mad off grid Building SKILLS right?? lol

[@davidcharles3131]

MBF sent me over

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Welcome buddy, hope you enjoy our videos

[@Bo88y22]

MBF sent me. Looking at your steps, wouldn’t it be better having the step going up into nearer the centre of loft for easier access? 90* opposed to parallel.With a pulley system on the side wall. It looks so awkward to get in and out of the loft as is. Just an observation. Greetings from Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey welcome Buddy...don't be shy here....we love all suggestions. We might change something at some point. We considered going up to the peak but our layout made it kind of difficult.

[@gregoryTredwell]

Good, starting to use your imagination.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hope everyone enjoys the video. If you want to go check out Ashley and Jeremy's Channel here is the Link below. Best wishes everyone and thanks for your continued support. kzbin.info

[@paulpuckerinGM]

I subscribed to their channel and let them know you guys sent me. Thanks for the share.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

@@paulpuckerinGM Thanks Paul

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

These days you are better off keeping your own labor. It will get farther than paying inflated prices.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

@@eliinthewolverinestate6729 for sure

[@f1s2hg3]

Good music great sound track 5 ⭐️!!!!

[@lovettlovett9462]

Bing watching i meant to say You TWO work well together Ginger USA ALABAMA

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Woot woot

[@hillshawn]

Turned out great guys! I just have one question. How is Jay going to get up & down those steps after a few whiskeys?? 🤪

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Good question! I see myself crumpled up at the bottom of those stairs a time or two, LMAO 😜😜

[@hillshawn]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen My wife claims I have played chair bowling a time or two at our seasonal site after a few too many. Cheers guys 🍻

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

@@hillshawn lol, cheers buddy. 🍻

[@josephineflatt74]

I also follow the MBF videro love them also as I do you

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

so Sweet

[@anitahurler9266]

Da gibt es spzial Federn die musst du dran machen

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

That is a good idea.....will have to look into them. Thanks Anita

[@lovettlovett9462]

You too work well together ❣️ Ginger L USA ALABAMA 😊

[@robertboyd650]

Better to make it a little wider than narrow, you will be stepping on your own feet.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

=)

[@sthomas7263]

buy a bevel square !!! simple to use

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I will check that out, thank you

[@canajian]

👋😎👍

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Gerry

[@canajian]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen ladder looks great guys!! 👍👍

[@josephineflatt74]

I also follow you too.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Even BETTER, lol😊😊😊

[@dwormon8525]

Add a weight to it

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

good idea

[@josefreck1103]

👏👌👍😁😊😉🇩🇪

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😎😜😊👍

[@gregb1714]

So....No spiral staircase, huh. lol

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I mean........never say never.....but my skill level might not be up to that challenge, o

[@gregb1714]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen Couldn't resist kidding with you. Nice job on the ladder.

[@herdagriffin1220]

Admit it Jay,Jen brings excitement to your life.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Not sure what I would do without her.

[@offgridjen2273]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen you'd be bored and falling off ladders 😂🤣