Building Log Wood Shed For Our Off Grid Homestead

Holy Moly! Winter is just around the corner here. Join us this week as we start to baton down the hatches and get things ready for winter. We tackle building a log wood shed, cleaning and putting things away, helping our family with putting on their roofing metal, and climbing up on ours too. Thank you for watching!!!
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[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

When we got our new chimney put in Dad so his house was all tin roof we were up there washing the mess off the tin that the bricklayer made and I stood on the tent and was sliding down the tin and that back then you put the nails on the high side of the tin and all the nails went through my arch in my boots as I was going down the roof standing up didn't want to fall and get those nails in my you know what my dad tried to throw me the garden hose he was washing the roof off but he didn't get it far enough so I went all the way down the roof and just before I went off the edge of the roof as I was going down I pushed off the roof because there was a concrete sidewalk below me and I landed in the grass luckily and it was only probably a 12 foot drop but I was pretty young back then in my early 20s so I was pretty strong and we might say flexible🤣🤣🤣So the brick layer started calling me Superman

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

All my sheds in my shops outside are all made out of Yellow Cedar logs and they're all notched there's no nails or screws in any of it and it's been up for good 15 years 20 years but they're starting to Rot on the bottoms now One of my sheds the ro And the floor are pallets of is the bottom of a 24 foot boat had to get rid of the fiberglass boat so I used the bottom for a roof and it don't leak the floor of my sheds are all wood pallets so the wood has an air space underneath it

[@AB-so3jv]

wow, that woodshed looks amazing, good job!!!

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you!😊

[@jamesscroggins3486]

The woodshed came out nice. The video makes it look easy, but I know it was a lot of hard work. I love the design. Your place is coming together.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you very much!😊

[@stevenreeve4491]

Now the work begins with stacking firewood. I am with you Von my back hurts just thinking about it. Are you going to split it before you put it in?

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Yes we’ll split and stack as we go.

[@MTHomestead]

Really enjoyed this video and you two work well together which is a good thing living up in Alaska off Grid. God Bless and I am looking forward to your next video my friends.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks so much!😊

[@jiminalaska]

Nice chainsaw work , good to see someone that knows what they are doing. Good info on the chimney, always a learning experience in AK. Rustic look woodshed, perfect for Ak

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks 👍

[@SanaUllah-jf2wj]

I enjoyed watching your work. The video was very interesting.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RobinJones-ow9oz]

I guess love when y'all put out videos I run to go see him and their shed is going to be wonderful for you all but I got a question will you please show and the next video or so how Big you all pine cones are there I collect them and I was wanting to know if you would please hold up one and show me how big they are please if y'all ever draw my name I want a pinecone. As always be safe and God bless

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We’ll try and remember to show our pine cone in a coming video..

[@lizhamilton2015]

Love watching your videos

[@markholmes1346]

Great woodshed build guys! Great operator skill there Von and Ryan you are one strong dude, I know them logs ain’t light my friend! Now next video I’m hoping to see it filled up, and that’s gonna be a lot of work for sure! Stay safe guys! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Filling it going to take some serious effort.

[@ktmt2008]

So happy you got that shed up. I'm sure it'll make winter a bit easier 😄

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

I hope so!😊

[@TonyGeneseo]

You guys are awesome ! Quick story : growing up in Maine we did 10 cord every year. Tree length. We were the wood splitter. Getting off the bus and walking up to house with my siblings and seeing that some meathead had left that mountain of wood next to the woodshed was not a good day ! Lol. Stop in your tracks and shake your head while staring at the ground. I’m 53 and just started burning wood again and I absolutely love it and the process. NOW. but I hated it then !!! Lol. Take care Ryan & Von ! Love what you’re doin ! Much love from the Great state of Maine

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

I totally know what you’re talking about. I hated doing wood as a kid growing up in Montana.

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

You need to stop jumping on that ground dude The ground moved all the way over here on Vancouver Island🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

HEY NOW!!😂😂😂

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska After my heart attack four years ago I know what I weigh 190 pounds and I'm only 5 foot 3 four years ago I was 129 pounds of the 29 inch waist not anymore and I don't care i'm too old to worry about it just you're in good shape though dude remind me a friend of mine I used to hang out with school michael Colbeck he was a big boy like you keep up the good work and take care

[@waderue]

nice build nice wood shed so fill it up lol

[@davidbrobst5273]

I've been working since you first done your foundation

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Awesome! Thanks you 😊

[@charlenegrady8781]

Great job guys. Good luck filling the wood shed. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to the next video. Take care from Cape Cod Massachusetts ✌️🇺🇸❤️❤️

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks 👍

[@joetrudeau9033]

Don’t worry about those posts rotting! Mine have been in the ground over thirty years, non peeled bark on. I am in a wet area with clay for soil! Looks great!

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

I try to tell people that but they only seem to believe what they’ve been told or seen done.

[@JEL66]

Thank you for sharing!! Love seeing y'all period 😊👍 Y'all work well together!! See you next time !! Gotta beat ol'man winter 😅 Sending love and support from Florida 🌺💫💫💫

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you😊

[@ewidmer1]

Great job, way to use your resources

[@dcranch4820]

Really good job on the wood shed! Wondering why you didnt at least remove bark and burn the ends that are in the ground so they dont rot off as fast?

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

Yeah I found that too in the winter on a metal chimley that the cap gives you more creosal than the last three or four feet a year pipe but even then with firewood that been down for three years and dry I still had to go up and clean my chimney about every two or three weeks don't know why but I hadn't before I started cleaning my chimney every two or three weeks I had probably a chimney fire every month and they're not pretty and they're not fun they're pretty scary sometimes it's kind of funny cause my dad had a brick chimney and all she did to clean it was throw a bunch of newspaper in the wood stove light it up and have a chimney fire and that's how it used to clean his chimney but after a while you couldn't do that because you'd have neighbors called the fire department and then you'd have to pay for the fire department and when he was in camp and I was a younger kid we had a chimney fire in his and it was like looking down a volcano with melting lava inside your chimney it was really scary first time ever calling the fire department and dad got mad at us when he got back at a camp My chimney fighters I've learned over the years is to throw glasses of water inside your wood stove which sends up a steam and puts out your chimney fire and I've even had to sprinkle the top to slow it down and let it burn off they get pretty scary sometimes and then after you have a chimney fire it gets expensive because you got to replace all your pipe

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

I’m not interested in having a chimney fire anytime soon. When we cleaned out pipe, we had zero build up in the pipe, just at the cap. We were amazed how clean it was considering we did t clean it all last winter.😊

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

👍👍👍👍@@wildwoodoffgridalaska

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s where I get the most of my creosote is the chimney cap. That’s a might fine hole Ryan! Nice looking woodshed. I’ve been splitting wood this week as well. Trying to get ready for winter.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Ahh, the joys of winter prep. We always seem to be behind the ball.😂

[@hillbillyfranks]

New subscriber Enjoy the video And they say that the wood won't last into the ground Well I did it with mine I just put tar on the bottom and set them in the ground And that's 12 years ago And it's still up You people did a good job enjoy Dick be watching more have a good day and Stay safe

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Welcome to our channel. Thank you for the sub.😊

[@edwardseth1230]

Make sure to dig a water trench...(can be done with a shove but will be difficult due to the stones in the soil) around and behind the shed.....so any rain water falling on the roof till snow... is not seeping into the foundations and is going away from the shed., You both are doing a mightt fine job... stay Safe.. regards from Singapore, GOD BLESS.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

By putting down the bed of gravel, we actually raised the base of the shed above the surrounding grade, so all water should shed away from the wood and posts.

[@SanaUllah-jf2wj]

Enjoyed watching your video.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ouroffgridalaskanlife3998]

We had the same issue with our chimney cap last winter never heard of removing it. Embers won't fly out? That woodshed looks amazing!

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

With our stove being a catalytic stove we only really get sample leaving our pipe and with our cold climate in the interior we really don’t worry about snow or rain because the stove runs nonstop.

[@raulmanderson2875]

Another good one. Place is really coming together. 👍

[@gillyb333]

❤Really great job both of you loved this video and using natural resources is wonderful. Loved that the wood shed was so big. See people doing very small ones and it icing up on them. ❤😊

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you very much!😊

[@clarrieross9103]

Awesome guys.

[@kerimorgan2]

Ahh this is awesome! Cannot wait to see it filled with wood!if it’ll hold 10-12 how many do y’all typically go through the winter

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We have kept track but this year we’ll track it and know for sure. We have about 14 cords or wood ready to be cut and stacked. We hope to use 10 or less.

[@savvy1803]

Great video Ryan and Von , thank you so much for bringing us along for the ride 👍.

[@debbiemiller7342]

Nice wood shed

[@markdavis6923]

I heat with wood here in Michigan. I know what it's like to make a wood shed. And to get busy too fill it for winter. Thanks again for sharing. it lets me I'm not alone with git it done 😲🙄😉

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Busy, busy, busy 🪵 🪵🪵🪵😁

[@MyAlaska12]

Making good progress on your homestead. The woodshed will be extremely valuable. Thanks for sharing

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

Very good shed good job the only thing I can see wrong is you should have had a two foot overhang on each side

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Tough to get logs long enough for that much overhang in our area. We’ll see how it works and if I need to fix it, I will.

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

We do what's best for you and what you can do with what you got good job😁@@wildwoodoffgridalaska

[@pabloagosto6971]

good job my friend s GOD be with you

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Nice wood shed you two. Ryan, you were making me dizzy with the camera on the roof, omg....Thanks for sharing

[@joankline343]

Good morning! Thats a really nice woodshed. Now the fun part to fill it. 😅 ;) Nice video!

[@fifesters]

Good luck moose hunting.

[@Tzapoutdoors2024]

Pretty awesome woodshed keep on keeping on love the videos

[@johnhardison8145]

Just wondering why you didn't peel and burn the end of the post before putting them in the ground to help preserve them.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We have really good gravel drainage and a really dry climate here, so we’ll see how well it lasts 🤞👍

[@ROADWARRIORMUSTANG]

thats the best wood shed of any homesteaders i watch

[@kristingrounds4163]

That is a great looking woodshed! Fantastic job you guys!

[@PhillipwRider]

Awesomeness, you two are funny!! A refreshing couple that makes you laugh at times!

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Glad you enjoyed it!😊

[@russellwatters5891]

Excellent job on the wood shed, the poles will last a very long time. Will you be stacking the wood up on pallets or something to promote drying? Great job! Love what ya'll are doing 😊

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

With the gravel we put down we’re just going to stack right on the ground. Maybe we’ll put pallets down in the future.

[@russellwatters5891]

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska Fair enough! Thanks for the reply and everything ya'll do!

[@Karenlemley]

I'm new to your channel and I'm from North Carolina 😊

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Welcome 🙏 Thank you for subbing! ❤️❤️

[@garyprice5951]

I enjoy watching u guys .I look forward to them each time. keep up the great work.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks so much😊

[@smudger797]

🤠

[@BiornBear]

I miss our husky (Nanook) so much.

[@karenwornum]

What a great video guys, love the different perspectives you gave us also loved that Ryan “dug a hole “😂😂

[@estellaknox9285]

That looks so good for a wood on the property the best wood shed ever.

[@jeffsizemore6869]

Great video guys The wood shed looks awesome

[@Forest_Actual]

Dang those are some strait logs! lol

[@JoyceCorbett]

after you get it full if you hang tarps on the front it will stop snow from blowing in to the wood shed

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We purchased a big tarp to cover the front like what you’re talking about.😁

[@Nannygoat]

Wood shed looks great. An awesome quick solution putting those logs in the ground for posts. Getting it done now as winter approaches! Cant wait to see the central heat installed! Cheers!

[@mariannemarkle6244]

Nice job! One more step completed to prepare for the winter season.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

It’s coming, like it or not and we’re pushing hard to be ready.😁

[@texgem]

I thought you were going to wrap the sides to protect them to from the weather.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

When we get a chance to mill again, we’re going to use slab wood to side and we will remove the OSB.

[@lynnlegault985]

Good content today

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Glad you enjoyed😊

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

Biggest mistake I did when I built my greenhouse out of logs I left the bark on the logs and all the wood bugs loved it and then the wood bugs kept eating all the stuff I grew in the greenhouse so if you build that greenhouse make sure you don't build it up with logs with bark on it and yes a lot of my logs rotted because I left the bark on it even though they were yellow cedar but they lost it over 20 years so that's good enough I mean all I gotta do now is when the rotting is just pour a concrete block around them if I want no matter what if they rotten they shed still stand up

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

I am old Von the same thing that if it rots at the ground I’ll just cut them off and pour concrete for them to sit on.

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska Yes might have been totally rotten for years now about four or five years and they're still standing just sitting on the dirt when it starts to fall over I'll put concrete or just take it down and use it for firewood🤣🤣

[@dukecountryfarm]

Love it. It may be imperfect, but it's beautiful!

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you! 😊

[@kentlowe550]

I’ve watched lots of your videos over time but I especially enjoyed this one. I love getting ready for winter and getting the fire going. One question- do you have any concerns with moisture (rain/snow) getting into your chimney ?

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

No worries for that. With the temps here being as cold as they are, we have a fire burning all the time. During so ing we’ll put the cap back on for the rains.

[@chrisfindlay5963]

Ryan, you make everything you build look easy, great skills. It seems to be a busy life, living in Alaska enjoying the summer but remaining conscious of all the jobs that must be done in preparation for winter. I really enjoy when I see what your family are up to and you both helping them. Great example of family living and working together, needs to be seen in the dysfunctional society we live in. I can see the advantage of moving away from the city.

[@florencecampbell774]

Ryan & Von this is the first time I have come across your video,I look forward to seeing more. You are a great team,Von it is great to see a woman that can handle a tractor so good.Keep up the good work. The log shed is great you may get cutting Ryan to fill that big shed.ha ha. Keep safe the both of you.👍

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks and welcome!! Glad to have you along with us! Hope you enjoy 😊

[@scwils8285]

Love the video. Beautiful woodshed! Question: why didn't you remove the bark off the posts?

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We didn’t remove the bark for sale of time. She’d will last as long as it lasts and we’ll replace it when the time comes. I currently don’t have a way to efficiently peel logs and didn’t have time to waste. I intend to purchase something soon, to assist with the peeling process.

[@pattymcculloch9000]

I am new to your channel and you guys are doing a great job

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks for subbing and welcome to our channel 😊

[@funtyes1970]

dude awesome job you know how long this wood she lasts, I bet very longtime, I love big logs look, just think how much money that saved you instead going to Lowes or Home Depot buy lumber there.

[@dcba43210a]

Good job

[@eduardfrazao3506]

Good job

[@beckypaddock9208]

My favorite couple. Hard workers. Love the video. I look forward to your videos each week ❤

[@kennethalmond8922]

NICE!!!

[@markdavis6923]

it's woundfull to see a couple tackle everything that life brings. thanks for sharing with all of us the way it can be if you work together.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you 🙏

[@tracymankey9314]

You guys are amazing I love your home it’s going to be beautiful ❤

[@dorothywilliams8306]

The wood shed looks great You all did an amazing job Ryan close the front in some so the rain and the snow won’t come in through the front you guys want to keep your wood dry as possible other than that it looks great can’t wait to see it finished house

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We have a big tarp we’re going to hang to keep things dry.

[@ronaldclark2624]

Great job. Great shed. Drip rails, plastic sheeting maybe, might be functional. Ron PTL USA

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We’ll be putting tin on it next year. It’ll be fine for one winter but yes a drip edge and metal roofing will make it complete.

[@deebrake]

Pretty happy to see safety gear. Wood storage is do important too. Great episode thanks for sharing.

[@dirdam122007]

Just found your channel and enjoy watching your videos. 🤗❤️🙏🏻❤️🤗

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Awesome! Thank you! So glad you found us ❤️

[@L46C3]

Just stumbled across you site... I'll be (God willing) building a similar structure just smaller. What do you think about tying in some 45 deg supports to the verticals/horizontals so the snow load accompanied by wind won't rack it either front to back or left to right? What do you think?

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Good idea if you don’t sheet it like we did. The sheeting creates sheer strength to stop that from happening.

[@brendasmith6076]

No way I would not be able to stand up that high. Looks great.

[@peteverhelst2088]

Screws snap and therefore have very little sheer value. I would recommend you add nails to your structure. Nails bend but won’t break. Just a thought.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We use structural screws that have sheer value. They’re more expensive but worth it for when you need them.

[@jacquegrieve9061]

You two make my Fridays 🙂

[@dripdiva]

That woodshed is awesome 👍🏻

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

I am having health issues which prevent travel but I can enjoy seeing a bit of Alaska through your fun channel. I think we would be pals if I lived near. You are my kind of people.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you and we’re so glad we can share a it of Alaska with you.

[@lordviciousswede6148]

I have seen two types of poles in the ground. Bark on and bark off. Doesn’t leaving the bark on retain more moisture and cause rotting. Won’t you have to rebuild sooner?

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

I always recommend bark off and treated if possible. Our gravel ground, coupled with our dry climate allows me to get away with bark on. It’s not perfect but in a crunch, I’m told it will last for 20yrs. We will see😊

[@markmacduff4630]

Love the show, true life

[@jacquelynhull2261]

You should have put yo pes and tets up on pallets to keep them off the ground

[@laruedouglas7972]

Wood shed looks amazing 😊.

[@genegreear4183]

Good job. That looked a lot better and cheaper than building with lumber from a big box store. Well done. Just a thought. They make a nylon mesh tarp that will let the wind pass through it but the water won’t get in on your fire wood. Just screw it in at the top. I have used it on my dog kennels. It works good and this is the third year and it still looks brand new. Later

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

If you have a name for the company, I would love to look up the tarp you’re talking about. Thank you

[@coyotiess]

Great job you two!

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Nice wood shed...just think you won't have to be out in the cold this winter chopping and splitting wood.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

It’s going to be so nice.😊

[@Angiewallenstein]

You guys have been working very hard. We have been working on the house a lot as well ever since we moved in. Great job guys ❤

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks Angie! It’ll be nice to have Ryan back soon…I’m thinking plumbing 🤔 💭

[@davevandu2144]

Man oh man you got some good balance and a lot if stamina, very quick and nice work.👍

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

😉 Thank you 😊

[@waynegauthier155]

great job on the woodshed, that should hold a huge load of wood. One suggestion, you took the top off the stove chimney, would it be better to put a T on top so snow and rain doesn't enter?

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

In our climate the snow and rain are not a concern due to the constant fire burning in the stove.

[@pamelabuchanan6710]

Awesome job!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thank you for sharing.

[@thebear5454]

That's a mighty fine looking wood shed. That is half the battle done. Great video as always Ryan & Von. Team work makes the dream work.❤❤

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks Bear😊 We always seem to be playing catch up with winter.😁

[@thebear5454]

LOL. You meant to say Winter is always playing catch up to you@@wildwoodoffgridalaska

[@adventureDad1976]

If you don't mind me asking, how much was the tractor? We are looking at land in Fairbanks and your tractor is the size we need. I was just wondering what the price range would be

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Tractors are very expensive up here. We paid $50,000 for the tractor with a backhoe, bucket and forks as well as a ballast box. You could save yourself a ton if you’re willing to travel to the lower 48 purchase one and tow it back.

[@adventureDad1976]

Really? Thank you for that advice. @@wildwoodoffgridalaska

[@58ruger]

Great job guys.......

[@martinhernandez6506]

Good evening Ryan & Von ! What a great job you both done ! It’s a Blessing to have such a wonderful partner when working together on a project ! I was surprised to see you walking the OSB across the open roof. I’m to clumsy for that, keep smiling !

[@chipprice1174]

Putting posts in the ground with the bark is just not going to last for a very long time. If you want to do that, then a few things you need to do. One, de-bark the logs, this takes away the environment the bugs like, which is under the bark. The pieces that will be in the weather, or apt to become wet you should char the outsides, which water proofs it. A Japanese method called, and forgive the spelling, ShoShimibon Used in ancient Japanese structures for thousands of years. And, it looks pretty good too. You might wanna leave some gaps too on the sides, to give good air flow all the way around.