Building MICRO HOUSE 64 sq ft. on Stilts (COMPLETE BUILD)

[@michaelledford4751]

Pro tip, if you want your posts to last forever and not rott at the ground level heres a 10,000 yr old tip to preserve post wood, take a torch and burn the posts where they will be underground until they are blackened & leave charcoal residue on your hands, make sure to blacken the posts 6 inches above ground , next step is to visit your local commercial & industrial roofing material outlet " not home depot " and buy 5 gallons of coal tar pitch primer, take the posts & submerge them in the coal tar liquid & allow to absorb 1 to 3 days, allow 24 hrs to dry & your posts will never rott out , im a 77 yr old retired Journeyman Waterproaofer who has used this centuries old method of wood preservation on many structures on my 22.5 acre compound , i set the posts on my 1st barn 30x50 using this method with pine 6x6 posts back in 1969 and the posts are all dry & free of rott .

[@luv2jazz]

Thanks for the tip. Was trying to copy and paste it so I could save the instructions You Tube won’t allow it.

[@sensitivepetalflower]

@@luv2jazz I was able to. You might try again.

[@lindsaymus45]

Ashes around the bottom to !

[@brycepiontek161]

We have a name for somthing similar down here I forget the name but it's pine wood that you let saturate with sap and it's hard as hell and never rots I think its called match wood or somthing

[@shinsanhughes629]

@@luv2jazz Writing it out by hand might be faster than stuffing around trying to copy and paste.

[@jb7225]

Excellent kzbin.infoUgkxYGamVaHfdHiPlAQaLa7zkwR02OKpGYDU . I built the basic model with its help and it turned out great . It is intensive and really educational. Ryan got another victor! No one can represent it better than Ryan. Thank you, Ryan!

[@teedawg2112]

I just ignored a massive pile of work and watched this whole video …. It was worth it 👍

[@itsyaboichipsahoi8390]

Lmao same

[@jonkent928]

Bro saaaaame

[@davehague3365]

Fgh

[@mrscylogan]

Great minds think alike lol

[@SelfLove65]

I did the same, watched the whole video. I enjoyed all details ideas. 😃❤

[@Sabamonster]

The best part of these videos is that they are passion projects. You can tell you really love doing this stuff and it comes through in the videos.

[@zarty8121]

Watching this project for 1 hour 45 minutes of my life was totally worth it and therapeutic too.

[@makenziemay5449]

Yeah you watched it for 1 hour and 45 minutes but did you watch the last 2 seconds?😂

[@taddvinson8319]

No matter what age, guys NEVER forget the forts they built as kids....

[@joannekeefe426]

Girls either!

[@cerin59]

Yeah, neither do girls. FYI......

[@shawnallbritton601]

I really appreciate how detailed you are in your explanations. Very great learning and entertaining content!

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Reality_TV]

No problems - only solutions! LMAO! Subscribed! You're awesome and hilarious! OK. I sat through this WHOLE THING and I have died and gone to self-build heaven! I love this video! You're my inspiration. I'm a woman, but I've had dreams of doing this exact same thing and I will! Thank you for this video, your humor and your willingness to do something different! I love the quiet, solitude and awesomeness of this! YES!

[@stephanymurdy3165]

Wow! I’m astounded at the creativity and skill used in this shelter! Solid as a rock, but with a sense of artful imagination…. well done! 🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤

[@mclark3874]

Hello from scotland, great to see what your doing for the homeless a man with a heart 👍👌👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@laurieedeburn2449]

nice how you put together every vid in one start to finish video...lots of work no doubt...so thanks .. i do leave the ads to play

[@elleb1177]

From a woman's point of view, you are totally worth watching, you're humor that is interjected like the wrong nails you use, or they are the right nails but maybe not to some square professionals opinion, thank you I've learned so much from watching your videos I have subscribed, and I will continue watching and thank you I have laughed I actually cried with tears in my eyes laughing and that's the best part of everything when you can make people laugh you have their attention, many blessings Elle in Colorado 🌹🙏🌍

[@LatiNoble]

As an English tutor; I love that this guy loves funny words. “Sheeting”, “Rocksel”, etc. Such lighthearted, good-natured fun! Also, I’m pretty sure efficiency is not the main reason a tool guy would use a chainsaw every chance he’s got.

[@deborahhaton2669]

I appreciate your sense of humor and your creativity.

[@russellwatters5891]

Even after watching this as a series, your building savy gets me. I didn't know until watching this that screws didn't have structural integrity for builds.

[@Harrisvoter]

screws have very little shear strength great for decks not for structure [frame]

[@russellwatters5891]

@@Harrisvoter Thank you. After 61 years, I learned something new. Woof Woof.. 😆

[@jamestetzlaff7611]

Depends on what kind of screws you buy... GRK makes structural screws that have the same shear strength as 1/2" lag bolts 👍

[@TexasMile]

Using that garage door panel with the glass inlays is slick. Ingenious idea!

[@detlyn]

1:45 minutes:) can’t believe I watched the hole thing. Very entertaining and good build💯

[@laurieanne3763]

Just discovered this channel absolutely love it . One thing for sure. Never ever listen to a forest management guy. You were right, if ya need a tree, take one. Those guys have nothing more to say other than cut them. Also, dead trees are important to the ecosystem. Leave as many as you can, as long as you can, until you really really need it. As far as the underbrush goes, and keeping it cleaned up and safe from fire🔥, 10 chickens will clear that under brush out, in one summer.

[@grandmothersukhrealta3611]

This would be a great place for people who live in flood areas. As climate impacts humans more we need to think outside the box

[@MageSkeleton]

by "climate" i hope you mean; Summer, Fall, Autumn, and Winter.

[@gisellerobitaille8136]

One thing that was missing in the cube was the blinds for the windows, love the video👍👍.

[@davestevens4263]

Great build , I’ve built 2 houses & many other projects & at 50 yrs old I actually learned 3 things from your video , that says a lot . Keep up your amazing work!!!!

[@Doclasamson]

You can visit my channel and leave comments in the comment section to help me improve. My channel is new and has the same topic. thanks

[@normazarr3106]

I know that Iv'e seen this video before! It's all good! I ❤ the Video, Enjoy the Laughs! Ya 🤣 krack me up with your subtle puns, and snark's! 🤪! I must say that everyone of your Creations are built with a lot of ❤, and thought process! They all have something special about them, and you put a superior Touch of Class to each! 🌟👍🔥😎! As a viewer, & App. Carpenter, I sure do appreciate your Committment to Esthetic skills used! Great Job! GBU.,SM.,NZ., ✌❤🙂✊🙄🙏🏿

[@lindsayalisonstevens3592]

Kevin has such vision for architecture and a great eye for interior design 😍👏🏽

[@TheSoccerInstitute]

Entertaining and informative....I appreciated the subtle humor and positive personality.

[@DryMrs]

My fav....love how you made a door out of a garage door. Looks like you thought of everything except a little broom to sweep off leaves. What a great job!! Enjoyed the whole build!!

[@olyman63]

Full stop again. 🛑🛑🛑Thank you great show

[@manoutdoors7085]

Love the movie version of this build as much as I did the series. I appreciate the time that you must have put in on editing this, especially after so much time has passed since the recording of them. Might I suggest that you hinge the ladder going to the first deck and rig a pulley to hoist the ladder up. This would be a neat addition for Bear/ People proofing.

[@gedwhittaker2191]

9

[@sophiajoyceferry7150]

Now that's an Awesome idea 💡 Cheers from Sophia, Melbourne, Australia 🐨 🦘.

[@elbertwilliams9744]

@@sophiajoyceferry7150 o

[@viepng]

the little mud dog prints all over the wood !!!! so cute

[@chrissynen]

Every time I see that ceiling circle it makes me happy

[@glendajorde9062]

Love your ideas and your dry sense of humor

[@Over60sowhat]

Such a wonderful project and video. I liked it right off the bat and then tried to like it four more times while I was watching it! We love watching you and Don work together and create, Kevin!

[@3orion33]

What an enjoyable protect! Filled with amazing sense of accomplishment! Awesome! Fun!

[@ChrystinaAchuff]

I would love to live in that cube tbfh. Though I have a tiny suggestion: Maybe hang some curtains up in there in case you want some privacy? Also, maybe one day (if you haven't already done so), you could make a small guest house with a clear roof so you can see the stars and stuff. :D

[@nanettecormier8513]

Best build video ever!!! A lot of joy!

[@escapedtheratrace3408]

Great idea for off grid living on wetlands. Minimal disturbance to the land, I like it!

[@JAVB_JuValenzue]

Okay, it's very beautiful, having any resources and I mean it without any double intention, anyone with initiative can build a beautiful place to live, but what happens when those who watch these videos don't have those resources? the video is aimed at people with resources; And the other, is it necessary to cut down, cut, destroy trees? Isn't it better to build with wood from trees that have already fallen? ROCK hug !!! Esta bien, es muy bonita, teniendo recursos cualquiera y lo digo sin doble intensión, cualquiera con iniciativa puede construir un hermoso lugar para vivir, pero, ¿Qué pasa cuando quienes ven estos vídeos no tienen esos recursos? el vídeo está dirigido para gente con recursos; Y lo otro, ¿es necesario talar, cortar, destruir árboles?, ¿no es mejor construir con madera de árboles que ya están caídos? Abrazo de ROCK!!!

[@justanotherperson584]

You have a great sense of humor……great attitude. True, attention to detail makes for a more efficient…..cube. Yes, definitely sheet rock. Why? Looks nice and bright…. Beautiful. I love that you use the trees around you to help construct. Cool go-cart …..beating around the bush! Fun.

[@KipandJake]

I could totally live in something like that full time. People tend to have too much space.

[@eva2k0]

Parging the outside really gave it a modern look. Love the contrast with the surroundings, very cool!

[@call_me_day]

I like this guy. Very dad humor...

[@allenenabnit7078]

I liked seeing the whole thing start to finish with sound not to crazy about silent videos, plus loved you riding your go-cart never to old to act like a kid I still ride mine about once a year to show the kids I still have the moves.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Fantastic! I just wish I was younger.

[@silvrliit]

Very sweet sustainable build there, was great to see you harvest your source materials straight from the surrounding area and immediately use it. Almost makes me feel like I could do it myself, which I’d love to do if I had a friend like your handyman there, and accessibility to forests as you do there in Canada, I know they’re all around up there. Thanks for letting us watch you build it!☺️♥️

[@cynthiaquaile1557]

Thank you for sharing with us. Hey if you used plain glass the Afame would make a great green house. it gives me great ideas.

[@scuba6797]

Best hunting tree stand house ever!

[@kevinh.w.crabbe8748]

I love the way you made that deck around the building there and the place for a BBQ THAT WAY

[@olyman63]

Full stop 🛑 again. Thank you great show

[@sicksixty6]

Thanks again for your very generous service and excellent content

[@radenbahagia164]

Likes it - Likes a rangers tower - especially for photography observations 👍🎬 🎥

[@evangelosiatrou3004]

"I love being in the bush in the fall"- out of nowhere?!!!😄 love this guy

[@mitch42165]

out of nowhere - "have I talked about my knob enough?"

[@edwardmartin8104]

Same

[@Lordsofbutterflies]

A bedroom upstairs would’ve been cool, very talented.

[@joannekeefe426]

I love it. No flooding easy to heat! Very practical. Cheers!

[@ROESPLETZ]

I like that your always upgrading your property

[@Funkyluv]

Wow, very impressive and creative of building a project in the forest. I love the pond view from the cube. “The Cube Project “ has a nice ring to it. Great video/content and informative what a great job I love it, thanks 🤙🏾

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Glad you like it!

[@LifeisEnergy2]

This is my second time watching this video. Thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@natrualsproducts3932]

I normally have a short attention span when it comes to watching building videos but this one makes me want to start building something yesterday. Great video. Thanks for making such an interesting and creative way of building almost anything 😉. Do you do videos on rehabbing historical houses with plaster walls? And or gravity furnace replacement?

[@Jewelvonmayhem]

I just LOVE watching men doin stuff.

[@hardyhockey9195]

Your videos are so satisfying. It’s great I feel like I accomplished something but I never had to leave my couch. Thanks.

[@fabab4467]

I should have been asleep an hour and a half ago but couldn’t stop watching this post……amazing….when can I move in??? 😉

[@5phutsangtao-iQ]

A very solid house in the forest

[@suharmanto3930]

fiodupsf

[@jepulis6674]

Until the wood rot kicks in :D At least burn the parts that go in the ground.

[@barbaracollins3593]

@@jepulis6674 9h h

[@davidwalker8778]

@@jepulis6674 don’t have to with cedar

[@jillschneider2953]

@@jepulis6674 q

[@janedoe09]

I Want I Want I Want!!!! Especially the Cub Stove...Thank You For your build and humor :)

[@bumboklaatry5828]

honestly this is gonna be something i'm throwing on my bucket to-do list, looks like a secretive but cool hangout spot

[@pamelalandon2423]

I like the ministove and the fast food cup ideas!

[@expatriate2477]

I very much enjoyed the constructive process from start to finish. It is a joy to watch such professionals at work. It makes me want to retire in such a cosy hideout in the jungle in my old age.

[@daniellula5469]

Full stop. It was pleasantly entertaining

[@khamen723]

Cedar resists bugs, that’s the secret of it’s longevity

[@HoangThiHaoFarmLife6368]

The space is beautiful and quiet.

[@conniewaite1996]

You could make a lift to haul wood up from outside or groceries,a pulley system

[@stevesawatsky]

"It's two sheets" is actually the best argument for plywood haha. I'd still do osb as well though haha

[@ndwolfwood09]

Awesome job and details on everything about this micro house! Would love to see another one with a glass ceiling or some sort of moon/sun roof with tint! to see the stars at night!

[@bottel01]

when i was 4 in 1962 that would of been the best tree type of fort i ever seen. I seen some guys dad made some of those things for there little boy. yet I never had one.

[@deElPaso]

Excellent implementation of the idea! The ends of the logs that were buried in the ground had to be burned along the entire length plus half a meter from ground level so that they would not rot. There is also a nuance that logs should be buried with the top in the ground, since water rises from the roots along the trunk to avoid early rotting of the tree. The error needs to be corrected, given that there is a pond nearby. Each support should be dug out separately to the level of the end face, build a fire at the bottom or treat the surface with a gas burner. Good luck!

[@Dethjamming]

You got yourself a awesome helper there !!

[@RealNickTheCoolest]

That’s one of the nicest builds I’ve seen in a long time. God I wish I had some property to do something like this.

[@snekh8r]

This is how you build. There is so much right about this. 😍👍 Starting with an outstanding design with dimensions that afford the builder to not have to cut any material eliminating scrap and waste, from top down it is well thought out with flawless execution. The devil is in the details as they say and although this is merely a cube, this small building is still literally a masterpiece. 😎🤙

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Thanks! I appreciate the support... Did you know back on the day they had 16' plywood.

[@snekh8r]

@@ModernSelfReliance I have followed you for a couple years and I actually watched this before in pieces, but every once in a while you just get in the mood to tune out all the mainstream propaganda and watch some wholesome creation. Among other factors your material selection, attention to detail, and modern understanding of building envelopes cements you as one of my favorite youtubers of all time. Not to get too heavy but content like yours helps me stay sober. No pressure(!). ☺😏 Thanks for the reply. Keep going. 🙏 PS No, I did NOT know that about the 16' plywood. Huge trees are definitely and sadly a dying breed. It really makes you think. And I would have also used OSB for the floor like you did, it is sandwiched after all. Again, good use of resources in my opinion. Your practicality and vision are some of your greatest gifts, in addition to your friendship. Take care.

[@edsomers7814]

What a great build,I’d spend a year living there with no problem. Awesome video.😊☮️

[@cbeetem]

You are incredible!!! 👏👏👏 Absolutely amazing!!!👏

[@Shaden0040]

Always peal the nark off posts, and Burn the end that gets burried it preserves the wood from water damage.

[@nicolasdavies4129]

he explained why he didnd, and it makes sense not to do it.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

The burning routine is Japanese, so obviously a different type of tree on Japan. I've seen some builders do the burning method in Canada snd Alaska. ALWAYS remove bark off ALL tree posts !!!

[@Jessicalovechocolate]

Thank you for sharing this video!

[@jalen8r]

This literally has an otherworldly feel to it like a million dollar tiny house, your first Minecraft house but you never moved, a deer blind but chic the list goes on I would love to accomplish something like this someday

[@carywhalen653]

Q¹2t6 i

[@StaceNyourFace]

26:24 "...think outside the box a little!" I caught it! Very well played. 👍😉😂

[@faisalrkhawaja]

I really enjoyed this entire build and video. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

[@lisaforte4993]

So envious of all your knowledge and talents!

[@nathancollins5822]

Would love to see an in-depth tutorial just on the ceiling and lighting. Imo, it would have been good to make the ceiling a decent amount taller on the inside.

[@michaellachowski7053]

Somebody said once to "never buy an house that an architect built with his own hands". You are not an architect, yet. You have so many great ideas, each sabotaging the others while put indiscriminately together as you did. On the other hand you had a great time doing this project, so we did we watching you. Thank you for the experience.

[@Ram-1231]

@ModernSelfReliance. You should use metal flashing on the chimney pipe on the roof termination. The rubber will most likely expand and contract and act like a syphon for water and air. The pressure differentiation will cause this. Termination height is also very important so embers don't ignite combustibles on the roof. And again rubber should not be used for chimney flashing (this is SUPER important). In a worse case scenario like during a chimney fire the temp can exceed 1800° inside the chimney connectors/pipe. Problems can then exponentially manifest. I'm not currently in the industry but I have several years of chimney sweeping and installs under my belt. I know this isa tiny stove but the fire inside it is real and physics are still in play. I would also modify some other things but that's just me. Unlisted stoves need special attention. They don't go through any testing for clearances to combustibles and such.

[@gietienzo9633]

U too Don - great job !!

[@moby4444]

I have always thought that one of the primary detractors of having a wood interior was the resulting dark space and the illusion of an even smaller size. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the use of drywall. Plus it is cheap!

[@krisnrg]

Subbed. So glad I found this channel

[@lindawells9328]

you always build such amazeing and beutiful things . i love dome homes , i would love to see how would you build a dome home . it can be a small dome home . i just love that lil camper of yours . i love everything that you build . you are such a very smart , talented , and funny person . you bring so much joy to so many people . thank you . miss . linda

[@isafeld]

I love how you explain the why/how while you're doing it, so helpful! I'm looking at building a tiny office/house so this is great, thank you

[@Yuuyori]

What an awesome build, I wish I had the know how to do all of this. Having an off grid little cube shack, or even normal shack to go to to get away would be amazing.

[@kenolson3064]

"I'm going to use the dull chisel". Cool! I'm going to use fast forward! 😁

[@susiesearle2219]

What a fascinating video. I am in absolute awe of people with the skills to self build!

[@yvettefidalgo2726]

This is so Beautiful. I guess the bathroom is An Outhouse😉. I love it love the deck ...

[@day-yah-naysingingwaters8989]

Hi. I watched your entire video build. I liked a lot of what you did, but have some ideas for you. 1 is to put a metal drop box in the ground under your cube used as a bear proof cold storage root cellar. 2 in close base area around your base for. Added insulation during the winters & storage & other uses. Area will stay cooler in the summer if ventilation lift doors are added & warmer in the winter & still alow. entry access to your floor entry. Here in Calif. we have major fire issues & Bear problems, so I design cabins with protection from such & also catching water for retention during our severe draught & climate changes. 3 cylinder designed wind mills( small & efficent) could be added to your roof patio to supply power for your Jackery powere unit & other appliances (storage batteries) etc. Based under your Cube. Hope these ideas help you. Liked your lighting actcent & also your Cub stove, they're great. Also liked your detailed presentation. One last thought is to put a rain water catch tarp canopy & tank on your patio. for plumeing in & using for a sink, outside deck shower, & fire suppression. Keep up the good work!! & ill keep watching your site!! Bleessings& Aloha

[@joannekeefe426]

Not to mention the sustainability and self reliance of the place. Incredibly awesome!

[@PeanutsWoods]

Absolutely one of the best builds I've seen!! Wicked cool. 😊thanks

[@michelleleeatkinson]

At 1:14:30 you are having way to much fun. Amazing build. Thank you for showing us.

[@LawnMowerKelly]

Awesome video! I was so happy to see your efforts around the selective harvesting of the trees. Such an important practice. Thanks for sharing!

[@nancsteckel749]

I should be cleaning but addicted 5o his build. Love it