Building a shower house at the off grid cabin part 2

[@anthonypiligno7618]

🎉 thanks for the video bro 🎉....jj... Jonjon....😊

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks buddy!!!! Ir is always great to hear from you 😊

[@markpro96]

Hardly a hack Karl! I would call that good common sense carpentry. Someone once told me on a project "your not building a piece of furniture". Shower house is looking excellent as is your entire cabin site! Well done!!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thank you so much Mark this project has really been a real great confidence builder. Ever so small the skills that I developed during this project give me the confidence to tackle bigger projects. Have an awesome week brother!!

[@hubcaps1990]

It's coming along. Spent a few days in the Northwoods myself it was wonderful 👍🏻🇺🇲

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Very cool! Glad to hear you made it up to the Northwoods. I have a feeling the fall is gonna arrive quickly. I guess we have to enjoy these warmer temperatures while they last. Have an awesome week.

[@bwcok7947]

Good morning! Z flashing and silicone to stop water infiltration and insects between your upper and lower panels are meant to save you headaches later down the road. We decided to make a covered screened in area between the cabin (8x8) and shower house. When you backed away and showed the cabin and the shower it looked really good! Great idea! Because of taxes here you can't join the two structures without causing yourself way more expense and paperwork. 😢😮

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks for the tips! I’m still pretty early in the project and it would be easy enough to go back and install the Z flashing. Your help is greatly appreciated, have an awesome week!!

[@bwcok7947]

@@karlsoffthegrid1378 ❤😎🔨

[@TonyGeneseo]

Great video and progress ! Been a little tardy staying caught up on my favorite channels but I’ll go back and get caught up ! Take care Karl

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks, Tony!! I greatly appreciate the support you’ve given the channel

[@DustyOutdoors_9113]

Shower house is looking great! Dustin here from Driftless Acres.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thank you, Dustin! Your donation was greatly appreciated. I haven’t received any notifications from your KZbin channel. I noticed your screen name has changed maybe that’s why. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’ll be sure to subscribe to your new name. It’s great to get back in contact with you

[@dwalmop2]

Not cheating at all! 10x better than a tape measure. 100% accurate every time.

[@CrabbyBill]

Looks great, always looking forward to your next video

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Awesome, thank you!! We just got back in town. Sorry for the late reply. I’ll be sure to go back and catch your last video. Have an awesome week.

[@FordDude66]

Your welcome Karl. I believe that Margaret is really going to enjoy the shower house when it's completed. Also your building methods isn't cheating. It's smart. I'd do it the same way as I'm a machinist not a carpenter. All that matters is that you are happy with end result. Have a great week and hopefully you don't get called into work this weekend. Todd from da U.P.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks Todd, I thought for sure people would show me on my techniques. This project has been a huge confidence builder. It will be so nice not to have to shower outside with the bugs anymore😂. As you could imagine, women aren’t too excited about having mosquitoes mixed up in their shampoo😂😂🤣 Have a great week in da U.P.

[@jasonborn867]

Outstanding Karl! Wondering if there's a way to harvest rainwater but then again your well pump is not that far away. Looks like a professional did the job my friend!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thank you, sir I appreciate your encouragement. Water collection is definitely going to be in the works. If you notice we have two rain barrels behind the garage. We are going to start small and eventually purchase larger water collection containers. Stay blessed, have an awesome week

[@jamesshonk565]

Heck Karl looks like a good job to me. Theres shortcuts for about every job. That is yours. Enjoy your week and may you and your family be blessed.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks 👍. I was a little worried about what people would think,but this worked out fairly decent for me. We are so grateful, but things are starting to work out.Have an awesome week my friend .

[@Southpaw210]

Karl you are doing a great job on that build. My birdhouse was condemned in shop class , so say what you want I’m pretty envious of your carpentry skills. Have a great week friend!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks for the encouragement. I have to admit I definitely learned a lot from this project, builds in the future will be so intimidating. Have a great week brother

[@Jim-op3kg]

Looking good Karl!! I like the view from up high at the end.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I do too, I’m starting to get used to it being around. Have an awesome week brother.

[@WanderingWiley]

Hahaha, I never laughed at someone willing to try and give it there all when getting out of their comfort zone.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

You are awesome brother!! You make it look so easy in your videos. Thanks for being here

[@stephenstevens6573]

Great job!! As a 65 year old guy that has built everything from storage sheds to pole barns and to this day, trusses and roofing are still a thorn in my side. Youve done a great job on this project and saying that you arent a carpenter is really just deflection. You have shown great care and foresight in how youve designed snd built this structure!! You are always an inspiration. Thank you again for sharing!! God bless you and your family!!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

That’s awesome to hear thank you so much for your support. It means a lot coming from you. I usually depend on my two sons for their carpentry skills but unfortunately, as they get older and form their own families other responsibilities come first. Thanks again for your encouragement, it definitely keeps me going

[@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88]

Nice job buddy looks great. A lot of hard work and labor but it will pay off in the long run. Thanks for taking us along

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

You’re awesome brother!! Thank you so much for your encouragement

[@canajian]

Thanks for sharing the progress!! 🖐😎

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks for being here and thanks for the donation!! Know that your family is in our prayers. Margaret and I appreciate your support.

[@jamesbechtel7591]

Nice job on the bath house! Looks good. I would of done the building like you. Backyard builder lol. I’m a die maker by trade and i have to be very critical on dimensions at work. I want exact measurements lol. Takes me a long time to build a simple thing. Like to see how your going to plumb it in. I’m sure that’s your next video.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I’m kind of the same way. I prefer to have exact measurements so I felt a little bit like I was cheating. I’m pretty excited to get to the Plumbing part of things. That part of the project will definitely be easier for me. Thanks for taking the time to comment, have an awesome week.

[@avlisk]

Thanks for the inspiration. I've got a "3 season" cabin in Maine that I'm living in all year. Winters are tough as the water lines are exposed. You've given me an idea to build a "water house" with a bathroom and kitchen and all the pipes buried in the ground. I hadn't thought of it until your videos gave me the idea!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

You can do it! I am so happy to hear that it has given you some ideas. My hope when I developed this channel was to develop a community where we could all help each other out. thanks for taking the time to comment. I am so glad you are with us, have an awesome week!!

[@munozlittlefarmjourney]

Great video Karl and it’s coming along nicely. That’s the same siding I been using for the builds around the farm.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks Orlando. I may be giving you a call, were you able to find Z flashing anywhere for this stuff? I’m having problems finding it.

[@munozlittlefarmjourney]

@@karlsoffthegrid1378 I never found z channel from them but Home Depot has some z channels you could use. They also have some trim sections that would look really nice and you could seal the seams.

[@kevs6592]

I'm looking forward to seeing it completed. We didn't get up there this weekend, and there were too many projects at home.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I know the feeling, sometimes it’s best just to take Care of business, no matter how much we want to go to the Northwoods. Thanks for being here for us!!

[@dnhman]

Im not much of carpenter either, looking good for sure. One comment I think you need that Z channel in between the lower and upper siding pieces.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I am so grateful that you took the time to comment. I had no idea about Z channel. I will be sure to go get some and install it before I go any further. Thank you so much for your help!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Great video my friend.....Love how you walked us along during the video. Good Stuff buddy

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate your support

[@campbenny]

That's looking great Karl ! I'd never guess that carpentry wasn't a strength for you. Can't wait for the next video with as this project unfolds.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

That’s very kind of you. I have to admit this project has been a huge confidence builder. Best part about this….We are one step closer to a scent free camp

[@canajian]

Mornin, having a watch.. 🖐😎👍

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Good morning brother😊

[@ErichandZachsoutdoors]

Great job once again! Your very lucky to have such great support! See you in the next one!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thank you sir. I’m grateful to have you with the channel.

[@squirrellyacres]

You're making really good progress on the shower house. Some might say different, but I see nothing wrong with how you did your cut lines.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks buddy. I was a little timid to put this part of the video out there because it’s obvious this is my first time doing siding. I Appreciate your support.

[@dwtslots2925]

Great job Karl!

[@kenmokry6165]

We just bought property in Langlade county. Just started watching you and we are buying a shed cabin from Millers also. What county are you in? What kind of permits did you need to use the shed cabin? Keep up the videos! We love them.

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Sorry for the late response, we have a lot going on this week. I’ve sent you a return email. Let me know if you have any more questions.

[@canajian]

Coming along great man!! 👍

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Thanks 👍 I was a little bit worried about what people would think. It definitely worked the best for me and was definitely the fastest way. Thanks for your support, Stay blessed

[@DebsWay]

Good job, Karl! I only heard about it (never saw it) but I had relatives who had a cabin in central MN built out of old doors. That would've been unique! Hey, did you see my email from a few days ago. Would like to send you guys something. Take care now!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Very cool! I’ll go back and check my emails. This week has been so busy I haven’t been able to pay as much attention to KZbin as I would like. Thanks for being here Deb!!

[@jamesmartin9945]

Where will your shower drain to?

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I am going to make a temporary grey water system for the shower. We’re not positive but we are leaning towards going towards a composting toilet. I’ll definitely keep you posted in upcoming videos.

[@jamesmartin9945]

I’m also considering a composting toilet for my off grid cabin … would run the fan for it off of my 12v solar system. But since I only use the cabin 2-3 times per month on average, I’m still not sure the composting toilet is worth the money.

[@connorkapal489]

Plan on insulate ????

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Definitely. I probably won’t do it for the first year but eventually I am planning on putting in a small wall furnace.

[@FullTimeDreamRV]

The 6 P law . Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance . Plumbing is much more intimidating for me . Well done sir . sure make that poor snake go hungry . he is going to lose weight like I am now lol

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I love that 6P law!! You guys have been looking so much healthier. I’ve started a new exercise routine. My weight has been jumping all around. I definitely need to go in for a check up. Great job, Ron and Judy! You guys inspired us