Building A Log Cabin | Ep. 63 | We bought a power tool... Greywater Drainage + Window Trim

[@janmitchell641]

I’m certainly not disappointed that you’re using a chainsaw. I can’t believe what you’ve accomplished being 99% power tool free! I admire what you’ve done and you have every reason to be proud of your immense accomplishments.

Thank you Jan! We're happy there isn't any backlash to our choice haha

[@nancyphillips7558]

I am 71 years old. My grandfather and his dad built my grandfathers first log cabin for him and my grandmother. If they had had access to power tools or could have afforded them, they certainly would have used them. Their way was using whatever was available to them at the time. You have access so it's not cheating at all. I am amazed at the quality of workmanship you two have accomplished in your home. Those will be memories you'll have forever.

Wow good for them! There's something so rewarding about building a log cabin! Eveyone should experience it in their lives haha

[@BirdYoumans]

Your first power tool is a good choice! Love the window frame detail. ❤❤

Thanks :) glad we’re not offending everyone with the chainsaw ahah

[@markvasko]

I don't personally worry about you using power tools or not and I think you've been very thoughtful about the addition to your toolset. I do admire what amazing work you've done to this point and will most certainly continue to do with your hand tools, and I think giving yourself the capability now for your heat is a smart choice.

[@reginacastro8998]

que lugar maravilhoso que Deus vós abençoe grandemente

Well thank you, Mark! We’re happy that nobody seems to disappointed ahaha

[@leegoldman7491]

I guarantee you if the pioneers had the modern-day tools available to them, they would have used them. There is absolutely nothing wrong with using these tools you two have proved your worth already you need to answer to no one...congrats on your achievement...

[@LissaFlatt-gq8ov]

Your cabin is so beautiful. I like the idea to put up all the porch screens with Velcro. Always look forward to seeing a new video from both of you. Peace Hope Happiness 💖💖

Thanks a lot :) we definitely enjoy the unobstructed view of the colors once the bugs are gone!!

[@helenaerdle3274]

Wunderschönen Herbst Bilder. 🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@bobflores]

Good choice on your power tool selection. Beautiful fall colors. Thanks for the episode.

Thanks, Bob :)

[@MoonysMommy]

I really admire you for this undertaking. Not many people of any age have this much gumption. Keep going: it’s beautiful!

Thank you so much :)

[@ЕленаЛосякова-в9у]

Молодцы ребята. Все ровно аккуратно. Хороший надежный пол. А будет еще лучше.

[@gailh9749]

Beautiful scenery. Nice work on the shelf and drawers.

Thanks a lot :)

[@mikebishop4430]

Can't begin to tell you both how much I admire your skill and drive to build this beautiful cabin. So skillfully done ! Congratulations to you both ! Much respect!

Thank you so much, Mike :)

[@pauldaniels3733]

You do not have to explain useing power tools you guys Rock very proud of the way you work together 👍

Thank you Paul! You rock too :)

[@judyabernathy80]

Nick and Maela, it has been such a pleasure watching the two of you build your dream home and enjoying your young, energetic, lives. I’m amazed at how talented you both are. I’ll bet your parents are so proud of you. Be careful out there, and keep enjoying yourselves. ♥️🙏🏼♥️

Thank you so much for the kind words, Judy!

[@carlosalvarez9521]

FINALLY the 21st Century!!!!!

[@joedannunzio9416]

Hi nick and Maela . It's so nice to see the 2 of you working together on everything you do. I wish my wife would have helped me with everything I did over the years but it was just not possible. The lovely Maela and yourself make everything you do look so easy. Best of luck people ❤

Thanks a lot, Joe :) it makes every tasks more fun!

[@randomjournalbitsdawnboss]

I think the chainsaw was a well earned necessity and I can’t believe you have gone this long without it. I’m not disappointed at all. You are amazing!

[@gkarahacioglu]

You've finally decided to use technology... a smart decision.

We’re taking baby steps towards the big tools i guess ahaha

[@danielerossignod757]

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[@ГалинаЗыкова-ю3г]

Ребята, зарабатывайте на рекламе, вы это́ заслужили!

[@gregorysheumaker1157]

You two are amazing, is like you know what each other think, and respond to each other. Teamwork at its best! And articular work to boot. Keep on doing what you two do, a joy to watch!

[@judyschepp8748]

Hi Nick and Maela, I'm not disappointed in you two at all. You guys made a very sensible and useful purchase to help you get ready for winter👍👍 Anyone who says differently doesn't know what they are talking about. I admire you both❤❤ You work so hard and so well together. Your cabin is gorgeous. I do worry about the depth of your drainage pipe for your shower. It doesn't look quite deep enough. I sure hope it doesn't freeze. The fall colors are absolutely wonderful!!!!😮😮 I'm from Wisconsin, USA and ours are usually pretty also but this year not so much, at least where we live. We had drought conditions this year. Well I've written a book, sooo sorry. Take care, stay safe, and be happy. Sending hugs🤗🤗😊💙💜💚

Thanks Judy! No need to apologize, we love hearing what our viewers have to say! We're hoping the pipe is deep enough. And it doesnt show in the video but it has a decent slope to it,so we're hoping the water will drain before it has time to freeze. We'll fix it next year if we need to. And we feel like the fall colours here weren't as colourful as usual either

[@markcoleman7368]

Hey you guys don't owe anyone any explanation you and your wife's survival comes first and foremost and you have to do what is necessary to survive especially for the upcoming winter good luck and yes double check tye depth of your Grey water drainage while the ground is still soft

Thanks Mark! Yes we're hoping the pipe is deep and steep enough to not freeze. We'll see how it does this winter, and we'll fix it next year if need be

[@ipanonymously9503]

I'm no expert on the matter but it seems to me that by mastering the tools without power, you will get a lot more benefit from the same tool with power.

[@brentwoods5108]

You have nothing to be ashamed of. You have accomplished more without technology than others in a lifetime..

Thanks a lot, Brent :)

[@TomFerriolo]

Your cabin is an incredible display of true craftsmanship. I am sure that you boyh are justifiably proud of your work !

Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you to say :)

[@Billestlà]

Great choice! Such a versitile hand tool that can help you out with a lot if you want . :)

Thanks! We’re very happy with it :) it cuts every pieces of wood we put in front of it and doesn’t weight a ton!

[@חגישרעבי-מ1ר]

You did the unbelievable, to build a beautiful house with manual tools, it's not obvious, I have technical knowledge and I understand your special work, you are a very special couple, I wish you continued lovely lives

[@sandratweedale2579]

Bless you both. You always do everything really well. Keep up the great work. Great natural forest shots ❤

Thanks, Sandra :) always a pleasure to read your comments!

[@davelarsen9847]

63 episodes? Wow, I'm pretty sure that I haven't missed a single one. Good move on the chain saw. It's not like you are doing some big cheat as the tiny little saw you bought fits right in with your motif in my opinion. I'm so excited to see the bright fall colors. Saw a few this episode which makes me excited to see the blaze of color. Nice job on the window finishing.

You have indeed been with us for a long time now! Thanks, Dave :) And fall is always the most beautiful time of the year! Especially this year, it was so rainy, the mosquitoes didn’t stop until the colors came, so it made it even more beautiful ahaha

[@craigdarling3088]

Use that chainsaw to clear good ground around the cabin in case of a bushfire. Works for us Down Under.

Yes we need to clean up all the branches and brush around the cabin. We've been putting it off for too long 😅

[@craigdarling3088]

Far too many people have lost homes here because they did not move the scrub back away from the home. Don't know if you have them but we have what is called a gutter guard which stops leaves building up in gutters Dead set life saver. Great talking to you both. I have just watched your van conversion videos. Nicely done.

[@rickgreen9936]

I'll be in the camp of !!FINALLY!! 😄 and a warm winter. Good for you two.

You’re definitely not the only one on that camp ahaha thanks, Rick!

[@craigdarling3088]

Great effort building that cabin with hand tools only. How good a worker is Maela! Credit to you both.

Thanks Craig!

[@ovgoeldi]

The chainsaw was long overdue. Enjoy your time in your cabin.

[@richardliles4415]

I’d say it was a good choice to get that chainsaw to get that work done, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. You’re up stairs drawers and your window trim look real nice. Thank you for another wonderful video.

Thank you Richard!! Yes it's finally starting to feel nice and homey inside. It's been a bit of a disaster in here for way too long haha

[@ЛаураБайдулова]

Маэла, Ник не переживайте, никто вас не осудит за эту маленькую бензопилу... Вы построили целый дом и все ,что в нем и вокруг, ручной пилой и топором, а это очень большие усилия... Молодцы!!! ❤❤❤

[@rabh6746]

The forest is just magical at this time of year👌Firewood is your lifeblood going into winter so getting the electric chainsaw will make such a difference, I always find your videos so relaxing so thank you for continuing to post your wonderful videos☺

Thank you so much! It makes us happy knowing people enjoy our videos :)

[@maryloudonoghue8447]

Using the power tool is called survival!❤❤❤

[@billmitchell7731]

I love autumn. My favourite time of year👍🏻💛🙏🏻

[@ТатьянаТерехова-ш6е]

Привет из россии. Вы большие молодцы. Смотрю вас с удовольствием.

[@graciemaca6996]

You know Autumn is here when you must remove the window-screens. 😊 The leaves look spectacular! It must be the height of the Season for colour. Great job preparing for Winter!😊 Ahh the 2nd dresser is made this week as promised. I❤ the way it is built to suit the angle of the wall. Looks really awesome!🤗👍

[@craigdarling3088]

We leave them in year round in Australia.

Exactly! No bugs, no screens ;) and we get a better view of the colors that way! Thanks, Gracie :)

[@ЕленаСмирноваодолголетии]

Ну, и прекрасно, что купили электропилу. Всегда и везде должны быть компромиссы. Будьте здоровы и счастливы!

[@ИринаФокина-ж4п]

Привет с берегов Волги от русской бабушки!🎉

[@robyn7287]

I’m a finally fan, great choice. Hope to see other additions in the future to save your bodies into the future. 😊

[@markduncan122]

I tell y’all your cabin is set up in the most beautiful place. WOW I love it, Mark D. Florida

Thanks, Mark :) we got very different landscapes and trees compare to you guys in Florida ! But they both are beautiful !

[@rolandtb3]

Getting ready for winter. Finishing some inside house projects.

[@katw01]

Love the removable screening, your home is beautiful.

Thank you!

[@PerformanceArt19]

Love the channel I just discovered it. Good for you guys. Anybody who has anything negative to say about buying a power tool has been sitting on there couch to long. The amount of work and effort you guys put in to building this cabin with hand tools is extraordinary. You probably could have cut your time in half with modern day tools, but it's great you stuck to your morals. Now your free to build with whatever you choose.. cheers . Stay safe.

Thanks Johnny! We think so too, it's been so rewarding to build the whole cabin without power tools

[@regmountain2224]

The Velcro Is A Gr8 Idea. BUT A Nice Looking Frame, That Goes On & Off With U Brackes 2 Hold The Bottom & Twist Locks On The Sides & Top Sure Would look Nicer...

Could be something we modify in the future!

[@mikebishop4430]

And with All you've accomplished by hand and with only hand tools ; don't apologize for the power saw.

[@jimmyward4034]

yes...get more power tools....you guys have earned that right!!

[@charleshutchings9355]

All of your videos are awesome. I love the stream, the foliage and the fact that you purchased a chainsaw, does not bother me at all. Cool window trim! I can't help wondering why you took down the screens? I suppose we will find out later. Thanks for sharing with us!

The porch screens? We get to see the colors better without them in the way :) and all the bitting bugs have been gone for a couple weeks at that point, so we didn’t need the protection anymore!

[@charleshutchings9355]

Thank you so much. That also explains why you used Velcro with the screens. After all the work you've done, I do hope you are able to spend many moments enjoying the colors. I imagine by now, there is snow? Be well!@

[@jofleury2982]

Fall colors were spectacular! Your first snow was very late. Love watching you two, side by side. Cabin is gorgeous! Great team work. I couldn't believe how tiny your chain saw was, but it did the job.

[@bhaskarkavi9296]

Incredible !

[@ajaydesai6525]

So much proud of both of you! Love watching your work. Absolutely amazing!

Thank you!

[@Shortcutt5700]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed watching You 2 build that cabin. The only thing that I don't like is watching footage over and over again in different videos that I've already seen. I am learning so much and enjoying your videos so tremendously. I have watched for 2 days and I have been so in all of you two working together like you do. I am 71 years old. When I was 17 I married and my husband and I work together side by side until he died.😊 It was a nice reminder of seeing how 2 months could almost pick up where the other one left off❤.

[@rosevergara2855]

Colorful beautiful trees so beautiful ever.🇸🇽

Fall is the best season 🍁

[@JDK45ACP]

Good for y’all. Loved the purist attitude, but definitely think the small chainsaw was a great idea.

It’s been a life saver! We already got more wood in the last 2 weeks than we did in the last 2 months ahaha

[@smilehunter7922]

The autumn colors are gorgeous.

[@viejo2a]

Ahhh! You two have worked SOOOO hard on this project. You know, I can’t get away from the idea that all this labor serves s cement that will hold the personal bond between you forever. I do wonder whether you buried that gray-water line deep enough. Time, of course, will tell. If you have to invoke the “do-over”, so be it. Also, I don’t begrudge you the electric chainsaw one iota. Its use is actually external to the cabin construction..just merely resource acquisition!

You've said it all perfectly! It doesnt show in the video, but the pipe has a decent slope to it, so we're hoping it's enough to drain the water before it freezes. Worst case, we fix it next year! And we still get to say we built the cabin without a chainsaw 😁

[@laruedouglas7972]

No problem getting a chainsaw, you need wood and that is quicker. The colors are absolutely gorgeous.

[@IrmaAlejandro-l1h]

Son tremendos, pues están bien pendientes a cada detalle ,me encanta la cabaña en todo que Dios los bendigan .❤ Bendiciones

[@bobf12]

I have been watching for a while and everyone already knows that you two have proven yourself many times over. You deserve a few tools to make your life easier. I would buy a four wheeler and cut a trail for it so you don't have to pack everything you bring in. You two are doing a great job on the cabin.

[@judyschepp8748]

Agree about the four wheeler but they are very expensive!!!!

They are indeed expensive and a lot of gaz, maintenance and noise! For now, while we’re still healthy, we don’t mind the 20 minutes walk in nature! It’s actually quite a peaceful hike :) And thank you very much for your kind words :)

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

WOW 🤩 sooooo beautiful !! This time of the year is absolutely stunning !! The colors are amazing and remarkable, and just so relaxing to look at!! Do the two of you ever just take a step back and look at what you have achieved so far in your young lives 🤔🤔. Just when I think I’ve seen the best of the two of you, you show me just what you are made of. I have a good feeling the two of you are going to be something very very special as you grow!! I can’t wait to see just what the two of you achieve together in this beautiful journey you are on !! May God continue to bless you and thank you again for sharing part of your lives with us viewers. 💥☄️💫👏🙏🙏💯😎

It's our favourite time of year! Walking through the forest during fall is soo relaxing! Almost every day we look at our cabin and think what a crazy idea we had 😂. We're so glad people like us and our projects. We will definitely have lots more dreams and projects after this one and will surely bring our viewers along for those!

[@asifallahverdiyev6371]

Well done boys. I can only be proud of you.👍👋✊

[@richardwhite4277]

chisel work is always good work because chisel work is awesome only done by hand and touch

[@TheStarflight41]

Talk about tons of hard work. Inspiring.

[@casinlee6459]

I admire how everything was done by hand tools and has been enjoyable watching your videos but I must say finally they are using power tools. 👏👏

[@AndyBailey-c9b]

Nick, there's no shame in having to use modern technology to collect your firewood. As you stated, you don't have the time to collect it using primitive means. I am proud of you both because you're doing something that some folks can only dream of. I support you using whatever means necessary in order to do what you're doing. Keep up the good work!

[@mtcklc]

Great video....beautiful drone shots and accompanying music.

[@leilacirrapereira1911]

Maravilhosa a variação de cores das árvores nesta época do ano!

[@antonioerivandoalvessousa1782]

Simplesmente espetacular esse casal de jovens lindas imagens e trabalho perfeito. Parabéns!

[@joneakins2191]

I worry your greywater line is not deep enough for winter... especially where you live. Not a fun thing to have your dirty water backing up in the cabin due to frozen blockage. Please look into the ground freeze depth for your area.

[@judyschepp8748]

AGREED!!!!

It doesn’t show in the video, but the pipe does have a good inclination to it, so we’re hoping the water will drain before it freeze. If not, we’ll indeed have a not so fun time ahah. We’ll have to fix it up in the spring, worst case scenario!

[@582ChevelleSS]

I just recently discovered your channel and it is so relaxing to watch you two work in harmony. Excellent skills and you guys make it look so easy. Obviously it's not. I'm 66 now but years ago I worked for my dad as a framing carpenter. We have built many homes but it certainly was easier with the materials already milled for the job. Please keep up the excellent work. :)

[@kennethadams2268]

Excellent, excellent workmanship. And an excellent working team. Not once did I hear a cross word from either, or exhibition of inpatients. I hope you are keeping all your tools. You have every reason to be proud. I hope you enjoy it for a long, long time. Thanks for sharing.

[@JayBane-n9l]

You two have to take care of yourselves. You have to to do what it takes and what is right for you.Don’t worry about what others think do you! I would have had a gas chainsaw from the start!

Thanks! We love the electric one, not a fan of gas powered ones, they're way too noisy! We can hear neighbors using them kilometers away, it's quite annoying

[@mikehedlund9631]

Leaf Guard is a good product to put on your gutters. It will eliminate the need to go up a ladder and clean them each year.

[@regmountain2224]

Ur Cabin Is Turning Out Nicely. When Can I Move In? LOL

😂

[@claricehoffmann1508]

O trabalho de vcs é impecável...os dois trabalham juntos e tudo maravilhoso... Lindas às árvores coloridas um belo cartão postal.. abraços Brasil 🇧🇷

[@marshaschmidt690]

You two are amazing! I happened to see you channel while looking for something to watch. Today I watched every episode about the cabin. It's just awesome!

[@lesliekwan6654]

Using power tools to ease work and make it more efficient and effective is a good way to go.

[@mikeduda3173]

I just love the reusable screens. So smart.

Thanks, Mike :) we love that we can take them out for the 9 months where mosquitoes and black flies are not a problem. It makes the porch feels even bigger!!

[@tlembro]

OMG Nick…you are a leftie! this is a gorgeous cabin…you guys are incredible!

[@rayknightstep9083]

Greetings from Rancho de Vegas. I see no shame in using power tools. Speedier, more efficient and safer in most cases. Save your body and get more done. It sure beats running out of fire wood during a cold winter. Love your adventure and channel. Be safe! PS: Here's a tip, get extra batteries!

[@judyschepp8748]

SOOOOO TRUE!!!!!

It is indeed a lot speedier! We’re also cutting our wood for next winter and already got further in a couple days then we did in the last 4 months ahah we do miss the physical activity and feeling of getting stronger, but maybe old us will thank us to take it easier, as you mentioned :) Thank you and take care!

[@russelldomino9483]

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[@gregorysheumaker1157]

A small vent tube or two pulling outside air in will help your inside air environment. One close to fireplace, and maybe another upstairs. As your fireplace warms, it will suck fresh air through your vents. A home too tightly sealed tends to reduce oxygen flow.

[@linhaton4957]

Nothing wrong with power tools. Saving time and physical energy is agood thing.

[@alanchristensen5735]

Power tools are marvelous things. Amazing fall foliage!

[@leilacirrapereira1911]

Adoro seus vídeos, a cabana é linda 😊

[@brettsorge2550]

I would get a large cistern and run a line to your water source. Then connect a pump if uphill. Water is super important!

[@garysparks2681]

The window trim looks very nice. Great job.

Thanks, Gary :)

[@thuyvuong185]

What a wonderful cabin. I wish I could be there once

[@Heisstrong]

Nick & Maela, no I am not disappointed you have a chainsaw to use! On the contrary, it shows that you have good sense to know that you need one to provide enough wood for your home. You do what you gotta do! Nothing wrong with power tools. Every adult on earth has had grand expectations to aspire too, until life hits you in the face and you modify and adapt to what life has given you. No need for a apology! Your doing great!

Thanks! Well said. We prefer the simplicity of hand tools, but only if we have the luxury of time to spare. This is a situation where we don't have that luxury, unfortunately

[@leeslone3640]

Just because you're young it's okay if you use a power tool I know you wanted to do it all by hand but don't worry yourself out enjoy your new cabin your cabin it's okay to have power tools if no one don't accept that that's too bad you do what you have to do❤❤❤❤

Thanks, Lee :) thankfully, everyone has been very kind and understanding! I think we’ve been the only ones hard on ourselves ;)

[@dennisbeaver5958]

Just love those “built-in” cabinets! They are perfect for your loft!

[@lindafulenwider1394]

I just ran across your videos on KZbin. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you build your beautiful cabin, porch and begin your garden. I always wanted to do what you have done, but my hubby is not interested in the same things that I am. We have been married 54 years and are now past the point physically to do what you have done. Be thankful you both have the same dreams, coupled with the passion and strength to accomplish them.

Thats too bad! We are definitely so thankful that we crossed each other's paths 5 years ago, and are so proud of ourselves for diving into this project and not giving up until it's done! We're happy you can sort of experience it vicariously through us :)

[@donclay3511]

Finally!!! I'm disappointed!!! :) Keep on going on your very interesting journey.

[@gregorysheumaker1157]

A 3 inch pvc pipe with an U elbow facinng down outside to eliminate wind is all ya need.

[@gregorysheumaker1157]

You could put a damper on it as well, for extreme cold situations. But fresh air you might want to consider bud!😊

[@markcummings6856]

Beautiful work. Wise decision with the chainsaw. Nice cabinets and window trim!

[@asurvival1]

I just stumbled on your channel. You guys are amazing. It's time to binge watch.

[@peterderuiter533]

Hoi beide, complimenten voor jullie inzet en geëtaleerd werken. Zeker ook complimenten voor Maela om haar flinke inzet bij soms toch zware of lastige klusjes. Top hoor. Ik zie jullie de handzaag gebruiken en die loopt dan tijdens het zagen stroef of zelfs vast. Dat komt doordat de toplaag aan het slijten is. Je kan dat verhelpen door het blad wat in te smeren met gewone handzeep. Paar flinke strepen erop zetten werkt wonderbaarlijk. Succes met jullie verdere plannen. Peter Nederland

[@thehuggiebearr]

Hello, just finished watching from starting till here. Amazing job working without power tools but I would suggest thinking of incorporating few more after the main cabin build is done. You are guys are going to live there it would make your life way easier