Abandoned Off Grid Cabin ...prepping for renovation

I'm preparing to renovate this abandoned cabin, but first the outside mess needs to be cleaned up so the job can move forward.

[@daveburklund2295]

"Clean up the site" when you're overwhelmed at the start of the project is such good advice that translates to every kind of project.

[@theatreed16]

Life even.

[@Melicoy]

I build my fire on the tree stump.

[@janetstonerook4552]

And clean up the site first is also a good safety maxim. Don't want to get a nasty injury or bone break!

[@zeos386sx]

So true, another way to look at it is start small and work your way up. Once you get a few things done the bigger jobs don't seem as daunting.

[@scottkehoe9514]

When I was growing up my father always watched Bob Vila This Old House now I'm sitting here watching you and you have become my Bob Vila

[@goingagainstthegrain]

Exactly.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks guys

[@mred8002]

I’m ancient, and recall the early days of Villa when he was trying to demonstrate cheap ways to get jobs done, before companies used him to advertise their products. Both approaches have value.

[@EOTG_AK]

Bob Villa meets Dick Proenneke

[@waynehendrix4806]

Bob was gay compared to this. 😉

[@nancybrown2700]

At 76 now I too have learned the power of being a turtle and taking time to enjoy the peace I find on my woodland property. Sitting still and just listening to the creek and birds between doing some more hauling of firewood makes for a great day. As always I love your videos and narration. Great job Bushy!

[@kevinharding2099]

There was a lot of old fashion wisdom in this video. Love it.

[@randomdan85]

There is something truly magical about living outdoors and being able to just soak up all of what nature has to give you.

[@BenWLC80]

That is some sage advice!!! A friend once told me. Don’t ever go and screw up a good hobby by turning it into a JOB!

[@ginnysulya9805]

Love this 😁

[@OssoLily-ix5vz]

Dave has the voice of a story teller. I simply love both he and Brooke and watching them build or clear land, burn fires, camp, takes me to a good place in my elder years indoors now. Thanks Dave, can’t wait to see what you and Brooke do with this place. 🌷🌸🌷

[@clevecleveland]

Dave, can't understate how much I enjoy your videos. Such a great delivery. Always gets me in a relaxed state. Please keep them up. Cleve C

[@Bushradical]

Glad you like them!

[@mimiso516]

I've said this before but I really like your background music. It is calming and just puts me in a good place. You are so talented.

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

I totally understand everything you are saying. I started thinking about what I want to do with this new chapter in my life. My husband just passed away from a very bad work accident. I cried and I have been sad but now I must parent our 3 kids and make a whole new life for us 4. We will all be ok.

[@dtcdtc8328]

Aww , I'm so sorry . It sounds like you have the right mindset. Can't imagine how hard it is for all 4 of you. Many prayers and blessings to you and your kids , hope you have a nice Easter with more positive remembrance, honoring his memory and less sadness. God Bless You

[@janinepettit2019]

My dad was the ultimate do yourselfer. He renovated all the houses we lived in for his family of nine. At the end of every work day he cleaned up the job site, swept up the saw dust, piled his tools in the corner, trashed the scrap wood and left it ready to go the next day. It keeps you from being overwhelmed.

[@brandyD33]

This is life-changing advice. We are living in our very first fixer-upper, our family of six and this house was formerly uninhabitable. It's taking a lot more time and imagination that we expected but that's the most important aspect to keeping momentum. Tidying up at the end of each day.

[@ericwanderweg8525]

Sitting here on my couch watching the flames dance in my wood stove, dog sprawled out in front of it, and this video completes it all 😎

[@scottsatterthwaite4073]

I'm a remodel/renovation contractor. First and last thing I do every week is make sure the site is cleaned up and organized. I makes all the difference in keeping focus on the project.

[@matthewcraig8926]

Couldn't agree more. I'm a contractor as well. Having a clean site from start to finish is a must.

[@jeff4son]

I’m a former contractor who works a desk job. Same applies to my desk. If I don’t know what to do, I clean my desk and everything becomes clearer. A cluttered desk (or job site) is a sign of a cluttered mind.

[@HandymanLand]

Yes, I couldn't agree more.👍

[@paulabraden974]

I guess the same can be said for inside a house (especially after a busy weekend). I good reset and clean does wonders for peace of mind for the weekdays. When Dave spoke about the half done projects, that summed up my partner. Tasks that turn into work, and work that's no longer enjoyable and become a burden. Especially when they are the bottleneck to other tasks to be done. Love ❤️ your videos. I'm glad you are making them again after your time away from posting content. I'd love to hear your short, medium and long-term goals. Where would like to be/doing, in say 10-20 years time?

[@YOOPERBubba]

Are you in Skanee mi

[@DebraDockler-os2sb]

I j😢ust want to say you and your wife and children are amazing and it shows through the tough time and the good times 😊amen

[@angusjames5211]

Perfect way to close out a Saturday night!

[@derekbilston9290]

Excellent advice about simply cleaning the place up first of all.

[@pascalchavanon1930]

What a nice property. I love your videos. Hit the spot every time.👍🤓🇫🇷

[@matijazg5455]

This the best self-help/life coaching interview I’ve seen in a long time. Without being a self-help/life coaching interview :)

[@kenc1800]

Wonderful guitar playing!

[@kerrywootton2435]

I always enjoy watching your work. I can and do watch it for hours.

[@tonyrasmussen2265]

Also neat to listen to the quietness and nature. My kind of life.

[@SLICKTOP74]

Dave I completely forgot about this cabin. Excited to see the build

[@CrayCrayRedneck]

Dave! Love your videos, and Ryan's. Dont wait so long to make the next one. Would love to see a trip back up to Alaska, so you can check up on your son and your cabin.

[@SHADOWFOX1464]

Man let me say this, from the moment I found this channel I was hooked. Nobody and I mean nobody makes me think and dream as much as Dave does. Hes like my favorite celebrity from KZbin. This guy is amazing his voice and personality makes you just feel like you are right there enjoying the journey. I don’t know how I found this channel but I thank God I did, cause he inspires me every video. I leap for joy every time he uploads a new video. You keep these coming and blessings to you for the experience of a thousand lifetimes

[@kenc1800]

Brooke and Dave were my first KZbin channels! Very rewarding and calming.

[@happycamper5900]

Absolutely made my day when I saw this video. Don't wait so long between videos. Thanks!

[@marcilovesbirds]

Wholesome family. Smart game plan on the property. Very wise, like the owls!

[@davepelfrey3958]

Really good relaxing video. Love hearing a fire burn, pops and cracks of a fire.

[@wilsondavenport6939]

This is my favorite series of yours right now! I love it!

[@marinalauren4734]

You are a young Bob Ross for me. Thank you for your videos

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@kenc1800]

And music!

[@chrisblack8390]

Thanks for the words of wisdom. I like that place.

[@wyldstallyn2016]

"... and this is a good way to burn hair off your arm" LOL nice man. I've probably commented this on old videos before, but you give an average guy the confidence to attempt a simple cabin project and for that I thank you.

[@janinedevilliers510]

😂 😂 Brilliant Dave humour.

[@KCnRP]

You did get it!! This is so exciting!! Congrats!

[@Bushradical]

no i hadn't...........interesting

[@kimmypfeiffer9130]

FINALLY! was wondering what was happening with this project! can't wait to see it all come together!

[@kvanw4241]

LOVE your video's! So relaxing, and learning so much!

[@billybike57]

I love your channel, in the words of a late great Toby Keith, “a little talk and a lot more action “

[@pamelahuneycutt1255]

As soon as you said that tank I thought of a barbecue pit I think that place will be awesome cleaned up I love your channel and I love your wife's channel I think she's so cool

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@bobashmore6442]

Yet again thanks for taking us along for the ride. I am hopefully nearing the end of my health struggle. I will just come out and say it finally; cancer sucks. Your videos have helped me get through my second fight with it more than you probably realize. I can't do any of the things I love to do, so coming along with you on your journey has given me the ability to at least live them vicariously. Hopefully soon I will be able to sit around a fire and just relax again. In the meantime thanks for doing it for m.

[@RS-oy7uh]

Bob, we are all thinking of you. Keep fighting.

[@SJC49]

The best of luck to you. Enjoy your journey back to good health and most of all, enjoy that fire. 😍🇨🇦

[@Bobbieyounce]

Praying for God's covering, Healing, and strength!❤

[@nickp7186]

Dave you have made me understand that I'm turning into an old guy and that's not a bad thing haha. I feel like I'm shooting the breeze with my buddy.

[@38below39]

Spring is on its way. great time of the year in my books ( No Bugs )

[@GrannyS217]

Looking forward to this renovation! You are amazing to watch! 💕🇺🇸💕

[@davewinch7677]

I'm excited to see what you do with this place, lots of possibilities.

[@KSMO1031]

Every spring I start my project list by going through my woods and cleaning up the downed trees. It's always nicer to go for walks when you're not tripping on branches and logs.

[@willb4644]

You really do have a soothing voice and also a very relaxed way about you, it's like very little would ever bother you and I love that, man after my own heart

[@yvettenoel8333]

Love your shows! Hard working man. Your voice is always interesting to listen to.

[@BillGilson-de7dh]

Great advice, don’t let your hobby’s/ love become a burden Love hunting, fishing, building Thinking about a KZbin channel Like your channel

[@Bushradical]

good luck building a channel. Let me know when you get something up

[@JohndaCantrell]

This video was so, so good. I've watched yours and Brooke's channels for a long time. I've followed the Yukon and the Alone adventures. The best part of watching the incredible life that you've lived is the authenticity of you both. You are the real deal. You've kept it real. You don't need all of the fancy unrealistic things so many KZbinrs are doing these days. You work hard, appreciate what you have. This gave me a lot of inspiration. I have a tendency to start too many things and get distracted to do the next thing, only getting frustrated by what's undone. Getting older has really brought clarity to this. Cannot wait to see how this sweet cabin progresses.

[@DannyMeil-c3h]

Nice to see something new after watching all the other videos several times

[@faithlaw8516]

I sure appreciate your advice don’t allow your projects to get to the point where they overwhelm you!! Sound advice here!! Thanks Dave!!

[@Thomas-wn7cl]

Wise words. Well said. Good incite into how our minds work.

[@CITYNEWSSUPPORT]

In High School I was hired by a general contractor building a 60 home sub division with a 100 condo complex! He hired us for the full framing project after school and on the weekends, with only one order CLEAN! We removed all scrap wood and sorted it by size for reuse or disposal. It was amazing how much the framers could get done in a day and how much waste they could produce! This contractor had been a Del Webb Executive and learned how to squeeze every cent out of a project. Hint 10th grader slaves are far cheaper than keeping carpenters around to clean a job site. This was 1992 and the pay was like $5 hr with the perk of using the "soon to be finished" Swimming Pool! The Pool was never built during our employment , LOL

[@todddembsky8321]

What an incredible talk about how to jump start the "Where the f*** do I begin" blues.

[@wendywutz3447]

Love watching yours and brooks videos cuz they just make me want to be outside at my cabin more than I already do!! The peacefulness of the wilderness never gets old! Can't wait to see what you guys do with this place 😊

[@angelapinnock3793]

Thanks Dave. I always love watching your vids and hearing your words of advice, knowledge, incite and experiences. I look forward very much to your future transformation videos😍

[@NCislander]

Nicely put into perspective. I got a sense of calm from this video. The projects, and enjoyment of things turning into chores. Nit being a enjoyable as they once were, or seemed to be. This really helped me keep my projects enjoyable. -Thank you.

[@Bushradical]

Awesome, thank you!

[@arbdapeish]

I agree with your work philosophy and turning hobbies into drudgery. So at 68 I do what I can do on my list that makes sense for that day. Find some joy in it. A fire and thought has created the world we live in.

[@1tonyboat]

I like what your doing ,in the open air and taking time to survey your suroundings,with a fire going and a coffee,,, i have a small fire pit and love sitting around it with a beer👍👍 ,and subscribed

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

Glad seeing this project come up on the docket.

[@kott3324]

@1:42 I think this is good advice for life in general. When I feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start, sometimes this is what I do. Find a simple problem/small mess that's close at hand and start there first.

[@MrOlimar]

Brilliant monologues in this one, Dave. The one about “too many irons in the fire” really resonates with me. Having so many projects that are half completed is such an easy trap to fall into.. but it feels amazing once you get out of it. I’m working through that myself with cars, carpentry, renovations, businesses etc…

[@NathanielKempson]

Excited to see where this project goes!!

[@76metiche]

i call it "organizing the chaos". just baby steps. organize into manageable piles. i live by that.

[@dennisbeaver5958]

You’re just barely scratching the surface, but making great progress! A real mess to clean up! Good luck.

[@rustyroller]

Good advice, Dave. Take it slow, and make sure the hobby and passion of the project stay just that, and not drudgery. I'm gonna try to take that to heart. Thanks, man. :)

[@davidsneddon2242]

Dave your voice is so calming I could listen to you all day but stuff always needs doing so I'm working at keeping my hobbies; I'm retired; fun as you suggest. Keep radical. From sunny Scotland.

[@monkeysa43]

You said clean up the site, then think about what to do next that’s a really good idea . I didn’t know you had Aldi in the usa 🇺🇸 got one round the corner from where I live it’s cheap and cheerful, like you said that she wasn’t that brilliant that you ate it all the same ☺️ . Like you said, take things nice and slowly and see how things progress. Love your channel. DSM from the Uk 🇬🇧

[@JL-gt6bg]

Great advice! I think as a mid 40 year old man, I couldn't agree more! Keep em comin!

[@CaseyGunn-e2k]

Well, have had a rough few years, been locked up for screwing up, wrong place at the wrong time. I'm right with my faith now, I just appreciate everything good so much more now, you helped with that! This! A new, peaceful, grateful life. Thank you for your efforts, just know you have helped thousands of people Sir. Thank you. Jesus is Lord, peace from a Georgia hillbilly :)

[@jamesbaker1028]

Can't wait to see more progress on this property!

[@genefoster9770]

It does my heart good to see someone using a picaroon most of the people I know dont even know what a picaroon is . Great video see you on the next one.

[@jessehayes486]

Well, I guess your back is feeling better, eh. Thanks for the video.

[@Mael01369]

Perfect timing for Exactly the talk I was needing

[@jantefft2442]

Such a great property!

[@Wynsleydale]

I remember that Brooke also did a video of her wood clean up day at that place, no doubt a lot of work. More than enough for everyone!

[@DannyCreech]

Dave, glad you got a good project to keep you busy and provide valuable content.

[@davidmonnin2792]

Thanks for the content Dave. Looking forward to more soon!!

[@bustersmith5569]

When Brook shows up things will get done,,,,,, That Lady dont play .....LOL..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MichaelSchwemmer]

Thanks Dave for all ur tips n cabin builds I wish I would have done something this when I was younger but at 72 I guess I missed the boat God bless u n brook

[@regalbowman3143]

This type of content never gets old.😊

[@sergiop.ealbuquerque8176]

This guy is my hero. A son that I never had. God Bless you, mr. Whipple.

[@olalindberg833]

Good point you made about work/leisure things. I know for myself, being self-employed, that it’s really easy to start thinking of how to turn everything you enjoy into a source of income. But then the fun sooner or later starts to disappear, and stress comes into its place instead. So great advice there.

[@jenc-z6786]

We are in the same area doing the same thing! And finding the Joy in the Journey is so rewarding! Great fireside chat 😊 Enjoy those owls. ❤

[@DustinRoss19]

Yes, I've been looking forward to the restoration of your cabin. It's going to be a good series 🙌.

[@Duncangonefishin]

Really looking forward to seeing what you guys do with this place!

[@Desire_of_Ages]

Good point, ...a good clean-up always helps 👍

[@tomatsu6113]

That’s good advice about the hobbies, thanks

[@TxDan100]

Yep.. Love your philosophical approach...

[@leonardcrespin6476]

hey Dave, that would make a great song when you were saying a little bita work , a little bitta pole sawing, a little bitta blue sky and a little bitta snacks.

[@cubicow7561]

I’ve always found cleaning a good moral booster. It’s so easy you grab stuff and toss it in a garbage bag or a bon fire, and bam you just got something done. Makes the harder stuff easier to start

[@mtarkowski1006]

Thank you for bringing us along back to the cabin. Looking forward to seeing what upgrades are going to happen inside. All the best to Brooke and your family.

[@KrissBartlett]

Very nice Dave as always hope you can tidy that cabin out side and build that wood shed

[@edpikestone6800]

Looks like t is going to be a great project and off to a good start.

[@tylermaxwell4179]

I sure wish you uploaded more videos Dave I love your channel it’s always a treat when I see a new video Thank you in more ways than you can imagine

[@FreedomMountainHomestead]

just the encouragement I was needing, now back to it

[@karenbrest187]

Hello Dave 🤗 Good luck working on the house project & prayers for safety 🙏

[@starfirebird3099]

What you said about too many projects is spot on! I do a lot of crafting and cosplay, and finishing projects when I want to be working on new things can definitely become a chore

[@LainieSunshine]

“A claim on your future” never more true Dave! Another great video. Thanks

[@sallysmith4492]

Love this guy's common sense advice!!! As he started talking, my whole body started relaxing as I have also experienced listening to Brooke. The closer people get to nature, the better people they become. Their wisdom taught to them by nature's lessons is nothing short of a gold mine!!! Sad that city life drains the crap out of people,!!!

[@FoodandOtherPassions]

Amen and Amen!!! Gettin' ready to retire in about a year and want out of NYC.

[@michaeldurling793]

City life provides the crap ya gotta get out of there to let it drain.

[@monicareid8858]

Nice video. That overwhelming feeling when there’s too much to do creeps up on you this time of year when you can see the landscape so clearly and it’s looks it’s brownest. Teaching how to approach the site and tackle it is helpful. I’m year two on my cabin build (year three of you include the foundation). There’s so much to do, but considering I have a well made gravel road leading to a two-story 16 x 16 structure now under a roof-and this time last year there was nothing but concrete plugs in the ground and a dirt hill, I’m looking forwards to how much this build will progress by this time next year. I really enjoy the videos you & Brooke put out. Best.

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@troypayne3078]

Like you I have asthma. I have to stop and rest every now and then. Gives me time to think about the next step.

[@Brian-ye3kn]

Looks like a great day. My idea of starting over again. Fantastic.

[@dannyharris2242]

i wish there was more videos more often i enjoy your videos so much