Cabin with 24M views.....all the details

[@jimevans3503]

You know I really love the stuff this guy does on his channel, he makes me wanna ditch society and never look back. Thanks Mr. Whipple.

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@JonOffgrid]

👍👍

[@janeevans4758]

I feel exactly the same,I definitely wouldn't look back that's for sure.

[@micahgeorge2234]

I agree 100%z In a month and a half, I will be going on an adventure of my own. I have saved up over the last couple of years to make it happen. This channel is almost completely responsible. It’s like listening to a wise uncle when I watch his videos

[@micahgeorge2234]

@@BasedCapuchinbird thank you! I believe 100% that I will be better off in the long run. Not trying to completely disconnected from the world but I think you need to be able to unplug. Especially as an IT guy. Thanks again!

[@explore307]

“One day of doing something is better than one year of reading about it.” That has to be one of the best axioms I’ve heard in a very long time. Well said!

[@Bushradical]

I believe it to be true

[@GleeChan]

One thing I love about this channel is the commentary. So many bushcraft channels are silent for ASMR reasons. I suppose they have their purpose, but personally I like the explanation on what Dave's doing, why he's doing it, and just his personality. Dave's family channels and TA Outdoors give me that.

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

same. agree.

[@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298]

I appreciate his honesty. Not only in explaining the process, but also his ability to nicely tell certain people to screw off.

[@ScreenPeekCity05]

Me too, such good channels. They show a great deal of techniques that every one can learn through the explanation and demonstration👌👌👌

[@WxWaterFire]

100%. It is instructional, and that is what makes this channel the best!

[@pjfitone]

Definitely! The commentary is excellent and very informative.

[@RS-sl5ko]

It’s amazing that people who have never done something are the ones that always tell you what you should have done.

[@bobk.1428]

Ive watched the original video no less than a dozen times. Thanks for putting this type of content out.

[@Bushradical]

you're very welcome

[@countrylifetales2700]

The fact that you're a good presenter with your videos, is a huge reason why they're so popular. You're detailed in your narration, and you keep us hooked wanting to hear more. As a 65 year old woman, I find it somewhat strange that I watch these videos. But, my mind and heart yearn for them and I think it's because I love your lifestyle. Being out in nature, doing your own thing, all the while documenting the entire process, which in turn generates income. What a life you and your family have. Smart people who love nature and love independence. Kudos to you.

[@RussellNelson]

You could build a cabin like this. Yes, you would need help for a few things, like raising the wall panels, but you can see that Dave struggles doing that by himself, too.

[@a_rigid_designator]

Something that is so refreshing about your approach is that you don't get bogged down in overthinking and over-engineering. Perfection is very much the enemy of the good for projects like this and the internet know-it-alls can really dissuade people from taking these projects on. Thanks for all that you do dude!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@CherrieMcKenzie]

I could not agree more that "perfection is the enemy of the good for projects" You can't expect to know every thing and will learn as you go, and that's what makes Dave special. The more you learn the more you know. The greatest achievement is to "just start!"

[@032603032603]

The outdoors is a great place to be, NO African, 3rd world diversity anywhere in sight!

[@KineticSymphony]

Exactly. I've watched plenty of shed / cabin build videos and they all go over my head in details and terms I don't have any knowledge of. Almost like a foreign language. This just feels like a normal dude nailing a cabin together with sheer will and calm determination.

[@davestevens4263]

Dam ! Well said . Too many anal people over think stuff . Like I built my 1,000 sq ft cabin , no plans . Just knowing what your doing.

[@sandyhartman2310]

Great looking back! 🙏🕊️🙏

[@Bushradical]

Thank you

[@j2c695]

“I used a hammer cuz I’m stupid.” Well said mate! JKJK watching you not drill and use electric tools was probably the most bad ass part of the process for me personally

[@sycofya1677]

Umm only 2 minutes in and you can see he uses an electric saw 😂

[@claudiaclark6162]

This Cabin is perfect you did an excellent job from one Michigander to another keep up the great work.

[@tundranomad]

As a former bricklayer, now RN in Alaska, I love watching your videos. I miss working construction, laying stone, block and brick. After dealing with patients all day, being on call for other peoples emergencies, I love having a day or two off to cut and split firewood, fixing a delapidated shed, changing the oil in my daughters car. Just zone out, forget about everything else and enjoy being outside. Cheers brother!

[@Kate-nd4rl]

It's so true, right? I work in an office all day but would love to be out working with my hands building things. Someday!

[@a.phillips6892]

Go back to doing what you enjoy…it’s so important!

[@sdriza]

....miss laying pipe

[@josephcormier7046]

I COME FROM A LONG LINE OF CARPENTERS. THE WAY YOU BUILD, IS SPOT ON, AND VERY IMPRESSIVE.

[@billhonrath7489]

Love your videos Dave. And Brookes too! You're an amazing couple. I especially appreciate how down to earth you both are. No BS, no arrogance, never claiming to have the "best" this or the "fanciest" that. I've been watching both of your videos for several years now, and you seem almost like family to me. Be safe my friend!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks so much

[@Peacenik22]

Yeah! What Bill said! I have a stress-job as a fundraiser for homeless shelters and food banks, and it is so nice just to mellow into your video's decompressing from talking all day long! Thank you and Brooke!

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@edhiestand1197]

What I enjoy is their lack of commercialization. Once I was curious about the brand of hand ax and suggested he list the products and could make a few bucks. Liked him even more when he responded that it wasn't a direction he wanted to go, rare in today's KZbin world.

[@fpl-faer]

Their son is also an KZbinr

[@eridulife]

When I watched this cabin build video about 2 years ago, I got so inspired, that I purchased a piece of an abandoned land in Spain. This year I am starting the first camp and I am intended to build a similar cabin while the stone house is restored. Thanks Dave for this awesome q&a video :)

[@032603032603]

The outdoors is a great place to be, NO African, 3rd world diversity anywhere in sight!

[@joshwilcox8008]

Sheer strength of 16p nails aka sinkers, is so much higher than most all screws. Amazing invention! 👍😊

[@christopherbarthlow4369]

I was one of the 24M viewers. This video is amazing. I love the patience and common sense answers you provided. I was a carpenter for an old school guy. We had an air compressor on the job that broke down. The owner of the company showed up with two 50lbs boxes of spikes and said, "Here brought you guys a new air compressor."

[@Bushradical]

LOL

[@robertlittle8672]

Still love all these videos, I'm not a builder, but I've used all the tools when I built boats. And I'm totally infatuated watching these great builds of yours. Thankyou,your channel was an awesome idea,I really enjoy it!!!!!!!

[@Bushradical]

Glad you like them!

[@Agile47509chicken]

Dave, I’m responsible for about 8 of those 24 million views. This is one of my go-to videos when I just want to relax and learn a thing or two. I’ve utilized some of this learning when making a shed for my kayak. So thanks for that!

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@mrwes100]

Dave, brother, you spin a tale better than Grandpa Walton. That’s a compliment. 🙏

[@Bushradical]

That is a compliment.......Ralph Wait if I remember correctly. I loved that show

[@marchebert7442]

Will Geer is grandpa walton.

[@mrwes100]

@@marchebert7442 Expert on the Waltons.

[@Bushradical]

you're right ....but when I read the comment I thought about Pa Walton.....I think he had the better voice.

[@joelheath2746]

Dave, I suffered from abuse growing up, spent a lot of years in therapy with useless "therapists", and the video of the building of this cabin was very calming and relaxing because I knew that this is something that I could do, and have a safe space even though those who hurt me most passed recently. But trauma doesn't heal like most wounds. Great content.

[@Bushradical]

I'm glad you ind that kind of value in the video

[@CurtisMoe]

Hey Joe, I share a similar childhood. Our healing journey is unique. Can I recommend 2 books that have been extremely beneficial for me? CPTSD by Pete Walker, and Healing the Adult Children of Narcissists by Shahida Arabi

[@lavondacarter7228]

Joel, God bless you !

[@maryr7023]

I’m with you on how useless therapists are! Even the “Christian” ones. I actually had one of these start nodding off while I was talking. Shows how much they “care”!

[@joelheath2746]

@@maryr7023 that's messed up, I hope you raised hell over it.

[@kevincrooks639]

Gosh Dave, youre close to a million subs. I think you were around 1800 when i found you. As always, your presentation is down to earth, easy to follow and full of good info. Cant believe its been 2 years since this build.

[@Mark_Wood]

Thanks for another entertaining video Dave. I think I'd enjoy a video of paint drying if you were narrating it. Always fun when a new one pops up in the feed!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mark

[@Living_in_360]

Dave, I'm a Brooke fan that slowly meandered my way over to your channel. I love watching all your projects and appreciate not only how down to earth the both of you are, how much I've learned on each channel, but also your faith & how grateful you guys are. Always thanking God for your blessings. You guys feel like friends and it's because you're so relatable and real. One day when I grow up, I wanna be just like you guys - living my best life away from all the riff raff and BS. Much love and warm wishes from the batty PNW!

[@sheilacaine]

Me too

[@Supwisebs]

Time moves faster when I watch this channel. Its a dangerous thing! Thanks Dave.

[@rossclay3317]

Thank you, thank you Dave for this video. You answered a big question for folks like me. Yes we can build one also. Just as you have. Great job. What I like also your build leads to all kinds of future possibilities with this build to add on too and so on. Wonderful! Thank you again!~ Ross

[@stangaston9033]

I could listen to you all day. No nonsense and all common sense. Mick has that narrator voice also. I did before my health affected my voice. Stay safe my friend.

[@ThatCreditGuy1]

Dave, I stumbled on your original video of this build some time ago, and absolutely loved it. Watched it several times. You have a great talent as a storyteller and a videographer! Thanks for revisiting this again!

[@Bushradical]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KM00Youtube]

So quaint and warm, looks like a Christmas card! 🥰😎💝

[@addicted-to-bass74]

Well ive probably watched you cabin build series about 20 times or so. To me the cabin is perfect. Im a porch guy and thats the only thing i would of changed and made it bigger. Im in the process of saving up and living as cheap as possible and when i do buy land, i plan on building this cabin for myself and live in it full time. Thanks for the inspiration Dave!

[@southeastdaygo6193]

Still one of my favorite youtube videos to watch!

[@KT-dp8zg]

Love you Dave. I just told my dad, a lifelong DIYer, about your channel and he is addicted! Stay radical, my man!

[@Bushradical]

tell your dad I said Hi!

[@OG785]

I wish every hole I had to dig could be in nice soft sand like this 😊... Thanks for the video, very informative.

[@kevola5739]

Nails are softer than screws so they flex/bend with shifting foundations rather than shear like hardened screws will. Driving nails at opposite angles will give surprisingly good holding power. The correct fastener is determined by code but experience will tell you what is the right application. Remote construction brings out the McGyver in all of us, whether it is a bridge or an outhouse. Stay safe, cuz you are the doctor as well when building solo.

[@krisqueen5939]

🌷Ok I had to smile at you sharpening the Northland Wood pencils from Fairbanks Alaska. 😁

[@jimmynuetron8879]

give us more please, I can't seem to get enough off grid stuff. You and your wife do a fantastic job.

[@troythompson2]

Just watched this straight through. You don’t get how therapeutic videos like these are. I work in IT and daydream about building a remote cabin. When I do, I’ll be back for another watch. 🍻

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@aliceevans3357]

Love all of the cabins your family has built. Each one has personality and character of it's own. I'm thinking there are so many people right here in America that would love to own any one of them, things have just gone crazy housing wise. Mick's cabin is greag as well, he learned a lot in the building that he will remember the next build. Love all of your family's videos, gets me away from the rat race for just awhile. Stay safe and GOD bless you and your family

[@kathyhanson1074]

Thank you Dave Whipple & Brooke. You gave my husband and I the courage to build an off grid cabin. We’re 69 & 72 never built anything before but we got it done over the summer!! Not perfect but it’s ours!! Now to build a woodshed!

[@davidjones8680]

This follow up video on your cabin build is brilliant. I have watched this video many times now, I liked it the first time, and I never tire of watching it again. I look forward to watching your future updates on it. One insulation product I would recommend is aluminium coated bubble foil. Go watch a channel called "Boss of the swamp" and see the great success he has had using it under his floors. Like you he had a background in construction in his younger days, which has stood him in good stead for the rest of his life, building and refurbing cabins. He along with all the Whipple clan's video content are my favourite channels to follow. Keep up the great work. David in the UK.

[@lavondacarter7228]

Love Dave's channel and Boss's too !

[@NooneSonder]

Thanks for being you. Thanks for doing what you do. 🙏🏼

[@stevenhernandez5012]

Found your channel as I looked for people building cabins. The first of your videos I watched was your storage shed build. Absolutely amazing! I truly enjoyed your way of explaining things and your ability to build up a story, and the simple way you tied everything together. It reminded me of nostalgia and the way I heard stories in movies and books as a young kid in the 70s. I really appreciate you as I know others do as well. Growing up in central California I was taught to fish, hike,hint,camp,explore, build,pour concrete,build fires,canoe,shoot, bushcraft by my father John. Keep up the good work

[@NorthVietnam]

So close to 1 million Dave, keep it up!!!

[@charruza]

I really enjoy watching your building videos. Your laid back way of explaining things really make me feel like it's an approachable endeavor. Appreciate you!

[@matthewwatson6835]

The original video was my first introduction to you Dave. And each one is inspiring, instructional, and stirs in this city-living man, an ache for things simpler. One day. Until then, I thank you for sharing your journey with the wider world.

[@Bushradical]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@skidoorider66]

Love all your videos, I bought my own chunk of land in BC 10 years ago, far far away from all humans with a 300 sqf dry cabin on it, build in 1974. I’ve ditched society and we can’t be happier. As a mechanic by trade and using scrap metal to build all kinds of stuff for of grid living including a wood burning hot tub from and old dumpster, (it’s on my chanel) Your videos gave me a lot of tips with cabin improvements and ideas. Thank you.

[@NoFluffRC]

Much love for Dave. Thanks for the content bro

[@Bushradical]

Any time!

[@trenthiggins]

Great video couldn't ask for a better place to build

[@tedessa3069]

You and Brooke are such a bright light for us, thank you for being the good people and content creators that you are.

[@charlesharvard9369]

I really enjoy watching Dave's videos ! These videos inspired me to build a 16 × 20 bush cabin in the woods on our property in Georgia. This was my first time building anything other than a tree hut when I was a child. Thanks Dave for the inspiration.

[@c1arkj]

Dave, you are about to hit 1 million subs. Well deserved. Always enjoy your videos and your ability to tell a compelling story in everything you do. Thanks for the good times over the years.

[@michaelburroughs7494]

Basically a refresher course for me after watching you build it. Hard to believe it was 2 years ago.

[@glueguy1224]

My wife and I love the videos! I will be building a few cabins in the near future as well, you both are great inspirations to many! Thanks for all you do!

[@rwglavin3794]

I can't glue two popsicle sticks together. So I was amazed by this whole vid. Thanx for posting.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks for watching!

[@lauraclark2201]

I am so impressed with you, your wife, and your son, Mick and your building adventures. I can’t believe people have anything negative to say about people who are so authentic, energetic, and so down to earth. You guys keep doing you! I’ll keep subscribing and liking all of your content! You could build me a cabin in my woods any time and all I would do is rave!!!!

[@NYCNYC-ib6sy]

Love your Cabin's:) thanks👍 for sharing

[@Bushradical]

Glad you like them!

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

I've learned more from building cabin's from Dave and Brooke than any other channel. They both are great carpenter's and survivalists. I look forward to every video.👍😎☘️

[@wildernesshermit]

Great in-depth video on the cabin Dave. We’re enjoying your latest stuff, it’s like sitting around the country stores old pot belly wood stove chatting about past events. About screws and framing nail guns, I’m 74 and people just don’t know how to use a hammer anymore. Remember those hot dipped galvanized 16 and 20 penny nails? TC man and keep posting.

[@juliekostas7322]

Every video you share is such a treat. So much care and thought goes into everything you do. I so enjoy watching your life with lovely Brooke. As a city girl---I can only imagine the wonderful scent of an open fire and the magical canopy of stars that you both enjoy at these amazing cabins!

[@elsuperpollo2273]

One thing that impressed me is you built it with nails, I try to build all of my wood projects with nails. I wished more people would build with nails muchas gracias Mr whipple

[@veronicakennedy6977]

I just enjoy watching you and Brooke build your cabins. I look forward to your video's. I like the way you talk and your story telling you sound so educated and comical at the same time. You handle the know- it- all's so well Dave keep your chin up and stay safe from them beautiful bears up there. Windsor, Ontario Canada

[@АндрейКомиссаров-к4н]

Привет. Шикарная печка, такую же хочу. Сколько смотрю видео как вы дома строите, что вы, что Ларри Хонор. Самый простой и быстрый при строительстве дома. Шикарно получилось. Удачи вам.

[@jdcamc]

Love it - and building a cabin is probably everyone's dream!! Thanks, Dave!!

[@WorthlessNickores]

You, your wife and your son are all amazingly beautiful talented people. Thank you for sharing yourselves.

[@margaretramsingh4865]

Thanks Dave. We just got water delivery to our off grid property. Waiting on a well to be dug. You have inspired us from our move from the city and out into the country. Thanks so much for all that you and Brooke and Mick do to inspire others. All the way in the Caribbean.

[@matchozen]

probably the only thing more enjoyable than watching your videos, is doing what you do in those videos. God bless

[@Terry-pm7fw]

Thanks again for a great video dave! You were the one who influenced me the most when I came to building my own cabin...a 10 x 10 clorestory roof. Still working on the firepit but it will be done soon. Gotta get past those pesky Tennessee mosquitoes lol. Keep up the great work and don't worry about those haters! They are just jealous! You inspire greatness good sir!

[@NurseEmilie]

I'm a 78 year old widow but I find this fascinating. Gone are the days my husband and I could have done something like this, but we didn't. So I love watching every step of what someone else did. I love it ! I'm in North Carolina.

[@michaelgardner800]

Dave, I've enjoyed watch yours and Brooke's videos they are very informative. I learned my woodworking skills while growing up watching my dad or just doing it myself. To me it seen to come naturally, but I still took Mill and Cabinet in High School. Looking forward to more future videos from you and Brooke, you two take care and always be safe. Mike

[@deedeldeedle]

Great job on the cabin. Hug… people complaining about what you build on your own property can pack sand. And screws. That is a good question and your reply is best. Nails have always been used and cost affective. I’ve been building for years and have never used anything other than nails.

[@patrickoleary936]

Always great to watch you're videos. I remember this cabin build a few years back. Just simple straight forward info. Thanks for the work Dave.

[@vossievorster6770]

Imagine... 24 million views!! Wow!! Great job Dave... I always enjoy how you educate the great unwashed!!

[@me-l-9910]

The director's cut with commentary, I love it! It doesn't seem like two years already, where does the time go? Your videos are great. Happy trails, Dave. 😊 🏕️

[@micheleaday3902]

Dave Beautiful I Live In Michigan To UpNorth Is Absolutely Divine And Your Cabin Is Deff..SWEET. THANK YOU. Do You Build For Others? You Do Great Work❤

[@jstbtwnume9110]

Thanks for sharing your perspective and the 50 million great tips. It’s not like you haven’t built a cabin before, so let all the others just do what they want and don’t worry about negative comments and questions. I always smile to myself and think there’s always someone who thinks his way is better. A cabin in the woods couldn’t be simpler or finer to experience nature without all the macadam, wiring, lights and modern amenities. You guys have everything you need and it all blends right in. Love what you, Brooke and your family have achieved.

[@Wherestheexitranch]

This is the video that got me going on my own dream. I found 10 acres in an area I fell in love with when I was a roughneck, and we have just started on our 16x20 cabin. Been watching your videos for awhile and just wanted to say thank you for the push I needed to get started.

[@killazftw]

On the danish oil - I’m a big fan of spar urethane, and mixing with mineral spirits to thin it out (it’s pretty thin compared to regular poly) goes on well and dries quick when thin!

[@lindarose9402]

I've watched you and your wife so long that I know there is no one with as much building and outdoor knowledge anywhere as you two!!!! Linda from Missouri 👍🥰😊♥️

[@alivewithhemp4989]

If only Mick had watched you install the door. 😂😂😂

[@AWovenSoul]

😂

[@sharonbrown111]

I know. Cringe that the hinges were outside. Ouch. He is great though.

[@Bushradical]

LOL, LOL no joke right

[@sandimoo]

@@Bushradicalhe is doing great……. 💕

[@silverbobcat1855]

To paraphrase a quote, I like the door that Mic installed better than the door that I didn't install.

[@Hogdriver88]

Awesome cabin build. No need to explain to anyone who says you should or shouldn’t do one thing or another - it’s your place, and a damn fine one at that.

[@rickbloodworth7068]

Thanks Dave! You have some of the most useful and satisfying videos on all of KZbin and I appreciate your having taken the time to put them together,

[@AngelGoodwitch]

Love you and Brooke! I really appreciate you addressing the environmentalists who know nothing about Michigan history and think you're doing something wrong. You friggin rock, Dave. I love everything you and Brooke do! Hope to see you both again in Oscoda next year! :-) And I hope you, Brooke, and Mick are having a fabulous summer in Alaska!

[@samhill3496]

Good vid always enjoy. You build like I build. Been at it 61 yrs now. Good to see the places one worked on at the beginning still standing and being used. Old fashion building. Strong efficient and cost effective. Screws. Darn they are expensive.

[@SeanzatChimalley_MMA]

Dave Whipple is the GOAT 🐐

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@jeffersonspace]

I will (try to) remember this video if I buy some land down the road some wheres. Your videos make the Quakers Shake! Great video, bless

[@robertgreen8416]

What a beautifully done kzbin.infoUgkxYGamVaHfdHiPlAQaLa7zkwR02OKpGYDU ! The instructions and the photographs are brilliant. It is thorough and genuinely informative. Ryan got another winner! No one does it better!

[@brahseph2066]

I love the fact that you answer so many questions, this video can be summed up to this, get far from the big cities, and just start building it. People get so caught up in the science and the specifics when the truth is people have built structures like this for hundreds of years with a fraction of our knowledge chances are if you start it, and it looks right, youll probably be fine

[@dioydatt9369]

If you’re an environmentalist and have a problem with this I just want you to know that I’ll be thinking of you as I roll coal at every stoplight today. Be blessed.

[@travishat8760]

This is great. Glad you answered the questions of the viewers. I buy and build 17,000 sq ft metal buildings, we run roof metal screws in the flat.

[@Bushradical]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kate-nd4rl]

I laughed so hard at the dirt comment!! Oh Dave. You have the patience of Job with some of these people! Another great video and good vibes. Looking forward to others in this series!

[@harrytraction1380]

Well said on the rock lickers judging and telling you where to build! 🤙🏼🤠

[@LOL-Can]

My honey was a Master Carpenter, licensed. He would approve of your methods. He preferred nails also. I enjoyed this .Thank you.

[@watsonrk1]

Simple, easy and to the point! Exacly as i would have done, very nice and easy, will outlast both of us.

[@chucksouth4258]

I very much appreciate that you always say grace beginning your meals....something my family does also...great example. Thank you!!!!

[@thomaskeck2513]

Love the questions almost as much as the responses....best I can say? Just mad respect! "Well done Sir!" from a man just a bit green with envy.

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@wano1949]

Lovely and simply explained video. I am 74 years old and went to using screws in construction when my hands started to go and I couldn't properly grip a hammer. I can handle a screw gun still and I figure that what I build now can always be unscrewed by some3one after me for use in a different building. Lol. My biggest venture has been a 20X40 structure with probably 15 nails in it; mainly to hold wood in place. Nails or screws it's only a matter of preference, both work well. Do well and live well into the future my friend.

[@lignitecole]

You’re living the dream! 🇺🇸

[@briansullivan961]

I’ve been building on pressure treated six by sixes for 40 years. I’ve never had one rock so you’re doing right

[@briansullivan961]

Root

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@househen1]

I love your channel and enjoy each episode. Makes you wonder how some people get through life.

[@Viper0hr]

Nails break under tension and high stress, screws bend, that's why screws are used now. For something small like this nails are great since they are cheap and it does not need to hold up to a tornado or something. Great video!

[@bananajoe9951]

Enjoyed the first video quite a few times, now I get to enjoy a video about the video I enjoyed. Always a pleasure to see your projects.