Cozy Log Cabin- How I built it for less than $500.

This simple, but cozy bush cabin was constructed in my spare time, and was completed in 8 months. My youth group, and several people from my church were a huge help. I wouldn't have been able to complete it in time without them.
I am aware that 8 months isn't necessarily a fast building time, but keep in mind: this cabin is somewhat isolated, no machinery was used, all the logs and materials had to be carried on our shoulders, I often worked alone and in at least 3 feet of snow, I built this in my spare time when I wasn't working 50+ hours at my jobs, or spending time with my family. And any construction project takes longer when it's out in the bush.
Some people have noticed that I have a gas can in the corner of the cabin next to the stove. Obviously it is dangerous to keep a gas can near a running stove. The only reason why the gas can is there, is because I temporarily put it there for filming. The stove was off, and as soon as I was done filming, I returned the gas can back to where it belonged; outside.
Of course there are things that I can, and could have done, to make sure this cabin lasts 100+ years:
1- The logs could have been debarked before I used them.
2- In the future I can jack the cabin up and put it on footings so that the logs will be kept off the ground.
3- In the future I can put a metal roof on, to replace the tarp.
So why didn't I just do the above 3 things right away? I was under a strict time & budget constraint. I only had $500 and I had exactly 8 months to complete the cabin (it's a long story). Although I had a lot of people who helped on various occasions, I worked alone most of the time, often in temperatures of -30, with only a chainsaw, an axe, and my arms. Although I had to take a couple of shortcuts (because of my constraints), I do not regret any decision I made in the cabin's construction. If I chose to build the cabin exactly the way I wanted it to be built, I wouldn't have been able to build it at all. In the future, I plan to build a bigger log home. And when I do, I will be sure to take the time to build the cabin exactly the way it needs to be built.
The cabin cost only $500 to build. Most the the money went into the lumber that I put into the roof. As for the items that were donated, all of them were scrap to begin with. That means the donated items were worth $0, and they only took on value when I was able to make use of them.
The stove was donated because I had a friend who had it sitting in his scrap pile and he knew I could probably use it.
A farmer friend I knew told me that he had a bunch of thrown-out windows in a garbage pile in his back field. He said that if I could dig them out of the snow, I could have them.
The door was a coffee table that another friend made, but he was going to throw it out because the varnish didn't go on properly. So I took it off his hands.
My point is, that even though the above items were donated, they were salvaged items that were going to be thrown out anyway. This is another reason why I was able to keep my costs down. Because I was able to take other people's garbage, and make them into something useful.
I was given permission to build this cabin on a privately owned bush lot.
Cabin details:
I have no previous experience in construction, only a passion to learn and build.
The cabin is 10'x10'. While the roof section is 11'x16'
It has 52 logs, approximately 25 inches in circumference at the base. I left them with the bark on.
It only cost me $15 worth of gas, and $30 worth of oil to build the entire cabin with my chainsaw.
The floor is set on 9 patio stones, with 2"x4"s for support, and 2.25" thick rough-cut Poplar floor boards on top.
I made square notches in the logs, which I found to be a sturdy way to fit the logs together.
We didn't use any machinery (except for a chainsaw). Just good ol' fashioned man power.
I used a heavy-duty tarp to cover the roof.
To fill the gaps between the logs I used brown-coloured insulation. Not the best way to fill the gaps, but it's certainly cheap, quick, and efficient.
Since the cabin is small, I didn't place it on any footings. The logs are sitting directly on the level ground. I'll see in the years to come, how well the cabin holds up. But it's already lasted through a whole winter and spring without any problems.

[@susanhoran6576]

Those young folks who had the fortune to work with you on this build will forever be grateful to you.

[@staninjapan07]

So many unnecessarily negative comments. You did it with a youth group, for less than 500 dollars, and with very little previous experience yourself, right? I say very well done indeed. You should ignore the arm-chair experts making comments they are unlikely to be able to support in the real world. So what if it lasts only a few years, if that turns out the be the case. Well done and thanks for sharing the video.

[@derekah.3359]

descent thing to say.

[@barneydtr]

Well said. God save us from the youtube critics.

[@johnmiles2289]

thanks for bringing some common sense! It is so hard to find these days.

[@duantorruellas716]

staninjapan07 thats right tell these haters to go piss off , this is exactly why this country is in the condition its in , where everyones an expert , yeah hate experts. they couldn't build a shit house with instructions. This guy did a great job for 500.

[@staninjapan07]

He did do a great job for that money didn't he.

[@BlueberryGirl723]

I’ve watched your channel from the start. 9 years. I doodle house plans to relax, and when I saw this video I was really into cabin floor plans, and this made my imagination run wild! I had only been on the internet a few years at the time. I see the like I gave the video disappeared, so I clicked like again. Maybe the likes are erased when the device they were made on permanently crashes. Anyway, got to like your video 2x! I’ll miss seeing you working with your dad. God bless him and may he enjoy Heaven. I’m guessing he is up there building a cabin and getting it ready for when the whole family is Home together again. I loved seeing this cabin. God bless. Take care.

[@txhypnotist]

Thank you for sharing this experience. I am a true outdoorsman, suffering from extreme back nerve pain I can't build one, but enjoyed living through your eyes. I would enjoy the silence and peace this place could provide. I see many people could enjoy a night or two here and have the chance to open up to God while in his land w/o the distractions which are man made. Make it a great day.

[@txhypnotist]

There is truth to those "In the way people" Clogging up the world.

[@LaChechePR]

+Joseph Guy Amen to that!! A lodge and being away From society it's perfect for fasting to brake those chains. Isaiah 58 God bless you!!

[@MahatmaGumbi]

txhypnotist no thing is man made! Everything is God! 🙉🙈🙊

[@mohawksteel2215]

I like it. 100 sq ft and in Canada you do not need a building permit for that size. Love the chandelier rope concept.

[@boomartin3495]

What a great project for the youth group. You have given them skills they will be able to use forever.

[@AvatarProductionStudio]

Damn good job guys. Especially for being the first thing you've ever built

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Lourance Anderson Thanks Lourance!

[@rossanofabro]

Thank you for this, that project will be remembered by everyone who worked on it...which makes it priceless

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Rossano Fabro Thanks Rossano!

[@EmilyWu1988]

I first watched this when I was a teen and it''s so cool to rewatch it now after seeing your latest videos

[@nikrijavec47]

I have to tell you that your video was a big motivation for me to start building my cabin, it's great to see people still enjoy being out in the nature and do something becouse you love doing it and not for the money.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Nik Rijavec 2 That's awesome to hear Nik! Thanks for watching.

[@garystrout1679]

Excellent cabin, congratulate everyone on job well done ! I've built four 20' x 20 ' two story cabins and a 40 ' x 60 ' foot two story home over the years and I must say, to this day, I enjoyed working on and seeing the finished project. Thanks for posting your cabin project..!

[@connormac2652]

And people out there pay more than that for a pair of shoes. Well done sir. This is what having a vision and passionately pursuing can do. Well done.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Connor Mac Thanks Connor! Much appreciated.

[@Unstrict]

I totally didn't do that

[@SL4VE0WNER1904619]

i see what ur saying but its not like you can just buy this for $500 it took 8 months and that was with the help of a lot of people.

[@seanrobbins3208]

Connor Mac true

[@Thalanox]

And with a lot of the critical materials, like the heating stove, being donated.

[@kenwa5588]

I live in a city that is mostly very hot, sometimes wet, a little windy and often smokey. I have never seen real snow. That's why I like videos like yours that show the outdoorsy things. As i watch your video, I imagine myself living there. Imagination can be a powerful thing. Thanks for the video. Love it. I am from Singapore.

[@travisgregory7253]

Need to redo the door. Bears can open that door easy. Make the door open towards the outside, not inside.

[@moggtheboss3087]

yeah, and it looks like it doesn't keep the heat in either, you can see a gap between the wall and the door when he shuts it, it needs more insulation

[@readthebible67]

Er...bar on the inside, maybe? I have lived in major snow zones and we would have thought a door opening to the outside would be moronic, unless there was an escape hatch on the roof....

[@AnnaLVajda]

@@readthebible67 hes got a deadbolt on the inside can add one outside too and padlock it also. Of course you don't want it opening outwards if you get six feet of snow one night you are trapped in there.

[@ARTWV]

@@AnnaLVajda good point

[@nomenemo2921]

I am really struck from what you did. this remember me when I was younger, but you were surely more determined brave and strong to do such a thing in your spare time after work (it's quite hard even to believe!). and all these people criticizing this and that, in most (not all) I feel the smell of envy from a mile away, in this boring clarification of details, we've all seen, "wow I've noticed that the welds of the stove are terrifying"... lol ... another thing that amazes me is how you take all the compliments and you do not get scratched by this negativity that many people, unable to do much more than chat (and suck), pour over who has the courage to embark on bold projects, even if not exact on everything. who cares, rock on!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

nome nemo Very kindly put Nome. I've come to expect negative comments, but it's the encouraging comments & advice I get from people like you that I hold onto. But no matter what, I just do what I do. Thanks for watching!

[@nomenemo2921]

I just ask myself, seriously, not rhetorical, in front of some difficulties of some particular projects, at the beginning before starting: at the end it would be better with a non perfect all thing, or without it at all. mostly I go for the first choice but why not, even the second, not for lack of belief in myself but because I think the world is already full of inutile expensive horrible things. and putting in one more with my name on it was not courage at all, but too much belief in yourself that is the first step to manic of greatness.

[@test-bh9su]

St.anger :D

[@ivansnegireff6810]

brother now have respect people got respect for you solidgoldivan music running blood pressure is expl

[@Bignugget255]

these people are showing real survival skills.

[@Ryzler13]

+Renarda Cammon HAAA, It is easier out there to survive.

[@Bignugget255]

I belive you.

[@newventure5000]

Pretty neat. I like it. Basic and you can take your time to make improvements. Meanwhile, you can still enjoy the place.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

That's the exact thought I had while constructing the place.

[@gnosis8792]

Beautiful, very inspiring. People like you give me hope about the world's future.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Gnosis Thanks Gnosis! You're too kind.

[@donshiell8082]

you were very resourceful, do you believe it no cell ph or computer

[@12345678920944]

Even though this was 2 years ago, I suggest putting a trapdoor on the floor so you can store some kind of water tank under the flooring for fresh water, and put a bucket on the roof and some kind of output for a filtration system under the bucket connecting the water tank with a plastic tube or hose, so that you can filtrate rain water and boil it on the stove. You should also experiment using a solar panel, to put on the roof so that if you decide to, you can use an electric stove and recharge your devices, at the same time providing electricity to the lanterns that you use. You should also put some kind of curtain or blinds on the windows and window on the door. Also put up a rack like some plastic hooks on the walls/logs so you can hang up your clothes, etc. . And finally if you can, double layer the windows with another layer of plexi... Whatever you call it glass, so that the cold doesn't go through the windows. If you choose to expand the cabin, make a storage room for food and wood... Idk, flint and steel, etc. and an outhouse. Actually, now that you think about it, that place would make a really good zombie apocalypse shelter... But that's just a thought... And seeds if you wanted to farm.

[@jordandavidson4796]

I know what I am making next year at camp! Thank you so much!!!

[@johnthang7786]

Cabin in the wood!!!! Well done, Sir!!

[@ericscreeper]

The cabin looks nice.I live in California and rarely snows in the northern parts and never snows in the southern parts. Great job bro

[@wnkldktdmtbaarroyo6095]

That cabin is cool as hell,you're living the dream, all you need is a fs MTB and build some trails,cheers!!

[@roberharpane3524]

I absolutely love it brothers! You guys all seem to be fairly young & claiming it took 8 months to build your little fortress, that alone says so much that idle hands can always find something "constructive" to do. I'm starting in April myself to build me a small getaway on a 20 acre or so parcel I own that has an old home on it that's partially collapsed. It's got the best rough sewn lumber in it imaginable with some of it exposed to the elements for decades & is still strong as it can be. Mine's going to be a tad more unorthodox than yours because I'm going to mix a lot of architectural kinks in mine but I got some cool little ideas from what you did. That small storage area you guys have in the loft will be perfect for a prone type shooting area if I decide to take a deer in the morning or dusk with just a small flip up opening to give me perfect view a hundred or so yards away at normal tree stand height without spooking the deer. A question though,, does the contrived heater you guys built smell badly burning the old motor oil? This would be a good backup idea to my fireplace if it doesn't give the place the odor of burned oil. I wasn't necessarily going to go the loft route but I'm thinking a covered porch area to the rear of my cabin would give me some really great reading or resting time with a hammock stretched out in the summertime & throw me a mosquito net up. I was smiling while I was watching the progression of your getaway. People just don't realize how things like this could help the youth of our nation stretch their thinking capacity while giving them a sense of self worth doing such projects. When I think of the billions wasted by our gov't "giving people things" when they could instead reinforce positive actions through voluntary efforts to organize kids to be leaders instead of loafers! Great job guys,, a big thumbs up to ya!!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Ro'ber Harpane' Thanks for commenting Ro'ber! Sounds like you've got the makings of a great getaway building. To answer your question about the oil heater, it actually doesn't smell at all. It usually burns hot enough that barely any smoke comes out of the chimney. I'd recommend a commercially built one though for safety reasons.

[@johnpepper8239]

Beautiful and so serene. It looks great now to me because in 30 days i will be homeless and i am a humble person who does not care for all the trappings in this world that we have been made to believe we need, which we dont. You seem to be a good man, i say you were very blessed in your project, i saw alot of love. Great job.

[@quietthomas]

This is my idea of beauty. Nothing ornate, everything there simply makes sense. It is as it is.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+quietthomas My thoughts exactly. Thanks Thomas!

[@shreddinth3gnar775]

+OutsideFun1 same here :D

[@briefcaseblues6061]

The welds on that tank though :(

[@estherbjerga523]

That door is beautiful.

[@joearo310]

More than nice seeing my Lincoln Logs come to life. Great job building and very good video. Well done.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Joe Aro Thanks Joe!

[@TREE52HD]

When he showed the "square notch" all could I could think was Lincoln Logs

[@ksingleton101]

Not sure if anyone has told you but hitting an axe with a hammer is very dangerous! Both are made of hardened steel which will cause them to shatter when struck by each other. I have a cousin that lost an eye by doing exactly what one young man is doing in your pictures frame 9:07. Awesome job none the less, I hope you are able to enjoy it for many years.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

K Singleton Thanks for the heads up. I never knew that kind of danger existed. To be fair, the boy in the picture was only lightly tapping the hatchet into a notch. But from now on I will avoid doing that sort of thing all-together.

[@peterhedstrom39]

use your wood mallet

[@donaldsmith5160]

K Simpson well said and be careful you only have two eyes

[@mentallyilldarkjeroid5378]

People need to buy my "Impact" a James Grider novel on Amazon so I can afford to move into a forested area with snow like that. Unless 100,000 people buy it, I can't have a house and that means homelessness. Maybe I'll have to build a cabitch like this deep in the woods.

[@darthsoros787]

K Simpson is a splitting wedge hardened steel?

[@thevacuumtubejunky9774]

Outstanding job, very inspiring to say the least. I wouldn't hesitate one second to move in, a little fine tuning through time, and it's a done deal. Thanks for sharing! Kind regards, Eric Dee.

[@died4us590]

You should do a video on how the guy made the waste oil heater out of a used propane tank, that would be useful. Love the videos, keep them coming.

[@Ryzler13]

You want to seal the joins with a straw/hay + Mud mortar. Nail some blankets to the roof for insulation. Seal the gaps in the doors to prevent the cold air being drawn in by the escaping heat. The stove pipe can be redirected and ducted around the floor before venting out or a radiator on a wall. A PVC Half Pipe to collect water and run through a filter to collect debris from fallen leaves before run into a sink inside. If the floor is below ground level you might get flooded from rain and snow melt. You would want to seal the whole cabin with pitch, tar or resin. Solar panels, deep cycle batteries and an inverter will give you power for lighting and small appliances, lap top, lcd tv, fan (This can also help in cold weather to circulate the warm air from the top of the cabin down. Great work, Would be nice to do.

[@bykrydr1380]

AWESOME. Negative ppl will always be in this world. Let them hate. They have to live in their own misery! Personally I think the cabin came out great. I especially appreciated that the church youth group and other volunteers came together to make it happen. The testament of good ppl coming together to make wonderful memories and a lasting cabin to show for it is the big message. I really liked and is the first used oil drip stove system that I have seen and so I took that away from your video. I also liked the even extra crawl space second loft. not to mention that will keep heat lower to main living space and to first sleeping loft, etc.

[@paynsterpaynster]

Hey,this kid is on the right track no mortagage,, and keeping it simple...Simple life is a Happy life...

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Here here!

[@evitasdad]

I loved the view fro the loft! Thankyou for sharing this with us, well done. And Good Wishes from New Zealand.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

evitasdad Thanks Evitasdad!

[@theknight45videos]

i have man boobs

[@heru-deshet359]

***** It's in the woods. You can go anywhere.

[@heru-deshet359]

***** Oh, I've done it, lol! When you gotta go, you gotta go! The alternative is very unpleasant. :-D

[@heru-deshet359]

***** I guess you don't know how to rough it , eh? LOL! You don't bring a porta potty with you when you're backpacking. Toilet paper and hand sanitizer is about a convenient as it's going to get. I live in the city, but when hiking, we're out in the forest. Want to come over and roast some marshmallows?

[@danielmurray04]

just watching this makes me happy, gives me hope.... beautiful home. I'm not religious, but you guys really do some great stuff and show a real appreciation for what really matters, it makes me sad and angel how people I get lumped in with attack you so much.

[@Ballbusteress]

You did a great job on this, wish it was mine!

[@SouthWestIron]

Really cool! I think I'd splurge a bit and get some metal roofing tin for that bad boy!

[@danielcarpenter2319]

I think this is one of the coolest projects I have seen in a while. I am a pastor now and I am planning a camping trip this spring with my youth group. I have been part of youth camping trips with other youth ministries in the past and they were very well received. I was also privileged to be involved in these type of retreats when I was a teen. I will add one thought, as a former contractor, see if you can enlist a local contractor to add his input and possibly even surplus material. I would also have your local fire dept inspect any heating system. My father and uncle both had homes catch fire from improperly installed wood burners. Congratulations on all your hard work. I love your creativity! Blessings on your ministry!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Daniel Carpenter Thanks Daniel for the input. May God richly bless you and your ministry as well.

[@pidner]

A good cheap roof can be done with sheets,and latex paint.A heavy coat of paint to make the sheets stick,then three or four coats on top,and youre good for many years.

[@carmium]

Interesting build, but I have two questions: Is there no need for roof insulation of some sort? Why did you not debark the logs, bark being more subject to rotting away? Hope you're getting good use out of it!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

carmium Thanks Carmium. Having roof insulation would definitely improve the efficiency of the cabin, but unfortunately I didn't have time to add those finishing touches. I explain a little further in my video description why I ran out of time, which is also why I decided not to debark.

[@ElectronicsForFun]

no the logs insulate, that's the point of a log cabin. and yeah the bark can riot away but it most likely won't unless the walls are always wet or you try picking it off.

[@laurie4571]

Got our cabin underway....Thanks to all of your videos...so informative...as soon as i figure out how to send pics i will show you all the progress...again thanks for the inspiration you have given us!!!!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Bob Goulet Sounds great! Good luck to you and be safe.

[@microslavery]

It's neat for sure! With a budget of 500 dollars, you stretched that money a long way to make something completely live-able. Is it without issue? No - but you'd be hard pressed to get a shed for the money. It is possible to get the things that you got for free, people are tearing out old windows all the time, and every year when students move out furniture is thrown out onto the curb as students make transitions. The more you're willing to spend in sweat equity, the more you can overall save in costs (As long as you aren't paying yourself) and being able to use local trees for the bulk of the structure really helps (Something that not everyone would have potential access to). Though, this video isn't really "How you can build a 500 dollar cabin" It's how he build one.

[@Dkcode]

Amazing work mate! Well done.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Thanks Dan!

[@LilacDaisy2]

I would have loved youth group, if we'd done things like this!

[@armaghannable]

thats my dream you are so lucky and blessed that you made it

[@DrengrMike]

That's not luck

[@JohnDoe-zl6ph]

Nope not luck at all!!!! It's hard work and determination, that's how you get what you want in life. 👍

[@rodricbr]

without the right materials, you cant build anything

[@VONDOOM88]

You did a great job on your cabin!

[@carmencarrasquillo6567]

Nice little cabin,😊and beautiful view👍God bless u and ur family 🙏

[@dirtydsrc]

Nice Cabin Guys. Did a great job. :)

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Dirty D's RC Thanks!

[@SoulSurvivorX2]

Very cool.... thanks for sharing :)

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Thanks SoulSurvivor for commenting!

[@ivansnegireff6810]

cute picture

[@deanc.5984]

Nice job. When ever you have an idea, a dream, go for it and don't let others bring you down. So much can be accomplished when you don't listen to others.

[@LISSoundtrack]

Is there any ventilation? Carbon Monoxide poisoning??

[@MonkeyKong21]

that's what I was going to say... but they're probably all dead by now anyways

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

As far as ventilation goes, it's the same as a wood stove. The fire is enclosed in the stove, and it vents out through the chimney.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

***** Well thankfully, the cabin isn't airtight, so I wouldn't be worrying about the air being used up.

[@K7CARadio]

Great job, yes you'll have problems with the bark left on the logs. Insects and eventually peeling off as it dries. Doesn't look like you put any kind of foundation underneath the cabin?, so the bottom sill logs are going to rot out. Deck pier blocks are inexpensive and gets your wood off the ground or 6 inch Sonotubes work great as piers using bags of premixed concrete that you can find at any big market DIY/hardware store. I like your oil fed heat/burner. Do you have a video on that? Insulate the roof and a few minor upgrades and you have a very livable abode. Very well done, thanks for sharing.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Thanks NWHiker. You made some very good suggestions. I'll be moving the cabin this summer, so it will give me a chance to peel the logs and get some proper footings underneath. I don't have a video for the waste oil stove yet, but it's coming!

[@garyhand6480]

Well, that was the beginning. You of course, have come a long way and have improved along the stretch of 6 years years. Congratulations !

[@nicksutherland7335]

Awesome job man!!

[@ronb5781]

Excellent job !! Wonderful execution and use of available resources !!! Really nice project to build with friends and family. !! I love this video !! Top notch !!!

[@w.c.6678]

You've come a long way, young man. The Carpenter has His Hand on your shoulder. Be Proud of your accomplishment. The Lord gives us the Tools. Its up to Us what we make with them.

[@jofloresz]

This is brilliant!!!

[@wickedinsight]

another question that ive been itching to ask, when building your own home, did you have to meet local building codes?

[@DazIsBack]

Awesome build

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Yes I did. The local building code says that you don't need a permit for anything that is 10'x10' and smaller. This is why I built the cabin exactly 10'x10'.

[@wickedinsight]

OutsideFun1 wonderful. would you know if the same applies in say California ?

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

I don't know the regulation that California has, so I couldn't say. They could be a little more strict, or they could be more relaxed about it. Let's hope it's the latter. Getting a permit is a pain.

[@wickedinsight]

thank you :)

[@letiheimuli9218]

I’m from Sydney Australia I wish we have snow.. You done a great job it’s an ideal place for your youth to hang out n have fun in winter..

[@000Trauma]

Wow I wanna live in there forever. No modern world, starting from the beginning, epicness!

[@stevenXCV]

"No modern world", and yet your profile pic is a Razer logo...

[@splibb]

Great video, its a wonderful break from the crazy side of KZbin, thanks!

[@bearlylivable]

great job brother...the part I like about what you did is not knowing exactly what you were doing, you did it anyway..and even though it came out great, the idea of that dream manifested into reality is the real magic I know because I was in your exact shoes and just decided on day to drive a shovel into the ground and work on my own little off grid oasis....first night I slept in the cabin was one of the best moments of my life....congrats on this and carving out a real slice of freedom

[@gia777gia]

You & Your cabin inspires me! The stove is igneous! I'm just curious about one thing... Why did you leave the bark on your logs.. Won't you have an insect problem in the spring if you don't debark your logs?

[@Lysimachus]

+Gina Dawn you can debark my log anytime

[@gia777gia]

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[@holdshiftt2run308]

+Gina Dawn I read your blog about Donald Trump. There are some things in that that are actually wrong.

[@gia777gia]

+David Westerhold sorry about the typo ingenious not igneous... I have an idea for you.... I live not far from a lava bed; I have two wood stoves with catalytic convertors in them. Once my fire is good and hot I throw in some lava rocks, which hold the coals and heat at a nice simmer overnight. hot rocks there you go! cheers!

[@gia777gia]

+David Westerhold Nah, I live in Northern bc But have resident status in the US bcoz my late husband was an American naval officer. So I can't vote there.

[@yeshua1176]

that's pretty pimp man I'd totally live in something like that👍

[@woooohooooayo]

Just came across this video now, a very nice cabin! I love the idea for the extra loft, ingenious. Reading the comments though... I wouldn't listen to them, you did fantastic! Keep living your dream.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Milica Djuric Thanks Milica! I will certainly keep living my dream.

[@uhavemooface]

This is just awesome. This could be for vacation when your off work lol. Great job on this. Wish I could do something like this. This would be cheap living for sure.

[@bradnimbus4836]

Beautiful!

[@rasr666]

!woow!

[@MzProgressive]

Ingenious! Thanks for showing us the square notch construction. Definitely a wood stove next time though, eh? Only real concern is the daylight coming through that tabletop door... everything else looks decently calked. What fun you must have had planning and building this small cabin! Nice to see someone take the initiative.

[@gearsNtools]

cool cabin man!

[@JackThunderr]

you could sit up in that loft, stay warm and hunt! lol nice work.

[@jeffreybaker8467]

Love the natural look of cabins,i felt cosy watching . Good job mate enjoy it .

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Jeffrey Baker Thanks Jeff!

[@Robert-ij9ih]

Cool idea with an extra loft, for stuff or someone to sleep!

[@shalala4571]

Really cool man :D Never go to church myself but it seems like a nice way of spending time^^

[@NOUSERNAMESLEFTFUUCK]

+Lucas Jonsson I've been to church before. It's a huge waste of time and energy.

[@garydonohue7032]

It's your creation and a job well done.

[@miszael7607]

I would like to move out of city and live in such a house.

[@obamabuster1]

Shouldn't the propane tank be a little further away from the pipe?

[@HoodsHomestead]

I think it is awesome that you went for it with only the experience on resources you had. It shows great motivation, creativity, and intelligence. It was a learning experience for you and those who helped. And the feedback (even negative) will help you learn and grow. You obviously never made yourself out to be an expert in the matter and never said this was the way everyone should build a cabin. So don't even worry about anyone passing judgment on here. So many (probably a lot of the people complaining) wouldn't have the guts to take a project like that on. People like to criticize and point the finger, but many of them aren't experts in the first place. For the people who are experts, some constructive criticism should always be welcome if it is done in a well intended manner. Anyway, I think the cabin is cute. I like that you were creative with the front gable area and the lock. The door was creative as well. Great job re purposing old materials too. So many people just throw stuff away that is still totally useful. Kudos to you!

[@Ariza23]

Gosh, the floor wood will get mildewy and decay... a "moisture barrier", such as a thick plastic sheet, like they use underneath mobile homes and trailers, would have been a great help.

[@LaatiMafia]

Michael Lawson The sand is one of the worst building materials under buildings, if there is no capillary action remover, like gravel.

[@larsgullqvist2080]

Laatikkomafia sand and gravel is prity good bilding material butt you nid olsov som.... home-cast concrete blocks and then the 2x4s komes in plase... :)

[@TheHBHikerBoyScout]

How can you dislike this?

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

HB Hiker Ha ha thanks man.

[@adamriffe3520]

OutsideFun1 What did you use to insulate this?

[@adamriffe3520]

OutsideFun1 Could you use mud?

[@Vadim-gi4sg]

Дизлайки ставит тот, кто построил дом лучше и дешевле ..

[@jbolo5378]

i know you're proud of it. i would be too. so refreshing to see something like this

[@AugustusLarch]

You can still peel the logs after it is built. Get a plane and go after it. You can also jack up the floor with a bottle jack and timbers and put a flagstone or equivalent perimeter foundation. A floor can be built on an interior ledger board attached to the wall. You can make lime stucco chinking to fill in the logs.

[@thefiremensch]

This thing is so sick...

[@brucebrennan9381]

good job to you and your church and youth group that's what makes it that much more special in my eye's.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Bruce Brennan Thanks Bruce!

[@ElectronicsForFun]

l love hoe he calls a lantern handing from a string a "chandelier" lol. nice cabin though.

[@laquerisma]

I love this! Very Minecraft. Chop Chop. lol

[@BirgitBauhaus]

This little Cabin is sooo sweet, such a nice lovely place into the wilderness.... That's something for me to stay there for a couple of months, but only in the summertime! 😂 I was born in a more bigger house like yours, but also made out of Wood! I love it and I can remember the smell till today, and all our wild animals made a visit in our Garden....

[@roughy762004]

Great vid!!

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

For never having done this before, you guys did a great job! Do those logs insulate pretty well? Have you spent the night in it on a REALLY cold day/night? I've been toying with the idea of making a house that is 12'x12'x12' with everything designed to be multipurpose and/or foldaway (staircase to the upper loft folds into the wall when not in use; all furniture folds into the floor or wall). I would also use solar panels with battery storage. I think I could do the whole thing for under $5000 and ZERO mortgage! JW3HH

[@demon12792]

This is great. Had this been a project in my community, I would of donated the stack of windows I have laying around and volunteered to help.

[@michelerobertson9109]

I love your place! You will cherish it, Forever! And those donations will remind you of lifelong friendships. (money can't buy) +++

[@eslgurucalif]

How do you prevent rodents from getting in there?

[@eslgurucalif]

Also, is it bear-proof?

[@231swift]

how do you prevent women from getting in there to decorate it?

[@231swift]

also, is it big-foot-proof?

[@cdm1972]

"No Girls Aloud" sign

[@uzeirgamazsi721]

eslgurucalif make a rodent wall and ban flights to the cabin

[@maudwelford1843]

You are such a joy and a mentor for those young boys! Brilliant `1 God bless dad too, he has raised a fine young man. 💕🙏😇🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ErosionSwords]

Did he say Used Moter Oil as his fuel...?

[@raymondj8768]

+Kenny McCormick yep if u drip it in slow it will burn and gives off great heat i had 1 in my shop !

[@sw1tched]

breathing that in .. in that small a space is healthy?

[@raymondj8768]

sw1tched no way you need a good chimney and used motor oil or tranmission fluid works great you still through wood in there and just drip the used oil in wow does it get hot

[@jcanivan]

Nice job.

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

I saw a tiny home with a similar roof. For insulation, you could use old blankets, sleeping bags, foam, etc. held in place against the roof with chicken wire attached to the studs. Better than nothing, seems like you'd lose a lot of heat without any, tho. Great job, church families are the best.

[@susannewilliams]

I LOVE it. Subscribed!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Susanne Williams Awesome! Thanks Susanne.

[@danas7166]

OutsideFun1 how much it cost in the end?

[@RussMcClay]

Over 3 million views and only 11,000 Likes. How hard is it to click Like to give the creator some encouragement!

[@TheLittlered1961]

I would, but saw to many flaws. Give it ten years before it is unsafe. I am being generous here. I know a little about this. My mother just spent $150,000 to repair her log lodge. This was after 18 years and better constructed.

[@johnroberts5562]

I don't think he was looking to retire in it but rather stay in it for short periods. Like on summer break. He did a great job for what it is! As your mother's log lodge proves, nothing is perfect and meant to last forever.

[@TheLittlered1961]

John Roberts Agreed, this id not a house. Agreed,nothing lasts for ever. This was built for and by the kids. Teach them how to do it right. First, never have wood to ground contact. Second, debark the logs. Third have some sort of foundation.to protect against frost heave. Fourth, this is where my dad went wrong, larger soffits. Fifth, seal the end grain of the logs. I doubt that this thing will last 5 years. What happens if this thing collapses and one or more get hurt or killed? What about all the waste time in building this killer. Anything worth doing is worth doing right.

[@johnroberts5562]

Also agree that anything worth doing is worth doing right. Edison failed around a thousand times before he made the light the right way. When reminded of this fact he said "I learned a thousand ways NOT to make the light!" We learn from mistakes and as we get older they are lessons learned.. My guess is that most of these kids were better off learning how not to make a log cabin than getting high in their moms basement and then going out doing something else stupid. The Pro's & Con's to this are many. :)

[@JackHawk78]

John Roberts Edison was probably the biggest American Fraud.

[@vickielynne9493]

Youre an Inspiration to put it mildly ...loved my virtual tour and your cabin is precious :)

[@sopascat7]

... Cool :) If I build a log cabin, it would be a little simular to this one. I would add a small wood burning stove, small kitchenette & a wet bath.