DEBT FREE BUILDING w/ COST ANALYSIS This Would Make An Awesome Cabin Or Homestead. Start to Finish

In this episode, I give a start to finish presentation of our debt free/ mortgage free building project with a cost analysis of the materials we used for the job.
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[@aryanahartwell3801]

It's always a joy when I see you've posted. Being a 68 year old single woman with a cat, I adore watching you and Laurie working side by side. Thanks for your insights.

[@ladyketurahinwaiting]

Ditto. Same here; 68, only me and the cat. They are living the dream I always hoped for.

[@crazycritterlady6620]

Same here 67, a cat and a dog. 🐈👵🐕

[@janied8831]

Amen 🙏 🙏 AMEN 🙏 I SECOND THAT A 77 year old women Janie D

[@Helen.happy.harvest]

Me to 60 with a Cat🐈❤

[@evalinawarne1337]

I will be 68 this month-end. Any WISDOM. Aryana. ( My cat died Nov. 23, 2 days before THANKSGIVING/FRIENDGIVING). I will adopt another cat soon. GOD BLESS YOU Aryana.

[@PathfinderExcavating]

Boss, you continue to Inspire me on a regular basis. Almost 10 years ago I messaged you on my deployment in the Middle East and you answered. Now I sit here almost debt free living my dream and sharing it on KZbin. We are solely dependent on our OWN attitude towards life. Progress not perfection 👌 thank you for being such a good role model. I hope either in this world or the next we can sit down and have a conversation. God Bless ya sir.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

That would be great Joe and thanks again for your service :-)

[@ColdFlame23]

Your buildings never cease to amaze me. They're half the reason I originally found your channel, though I've stayed for that and a million other reasons. Take care you two! Happy New Year!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you like them!

[@watkinstreefarm6880]

I hope I have that much energy when I am in my 60's. All looks great!!

[@js1451]

Your lucky to have such a helpful wife who really gives her best efforts. And you do things pretty efficiently.

[@AfterTheRains]

You are a complete powerhouse together and have a relationship most people would envy.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@corbeilyves5489]

Alot of good thing happens in your life Boss but the best of all is when you met Lori. You complete each other like a soft hand in a working glove. Long live to both of you in your beautiful homestead to come.

[@richwicklund9001]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I wish I had Ms. Lori on every jobsite I've ever been on!

[@RockinBarBRanch]

Came back to your channel after returning from Afghanistan, I hear to tell you-you saved my sanity while deployed! Now home and ready to build my house!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I love comments like this. Thank you for your service and best of luck with your build :-)

[@dowdawg]

Dang the guy who looked like he was on his last leg of life flipped it on its ear and is now kickin butt !!! Amazing story you have built, i for one am very impressed with your ability to move forward with such courage. Thank you for setting the Barr high and videoing the process.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Life is what you make of it eh Daniel :-))

[@dowdawg]

@@thebossoftheswamp absolutely!!

[@bradallen1850]

Great job nice to see husband and wife work together and get satisfaction

[@bornready3869]

I pray that in 16 years I’m still able to do what you two accomplished. And that me and my daughter find a women like you have there Boss. She’s pretty amazing that’s for sure what a great couple the both of you make.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

You both amaze me. A perfect couple, working (and dancing, lol). Continued blessings to your homestead💞

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you so much!

[@yvonnemclean7900]

You and your wife are what is disappearing on this earth! Decent hard working, enviromentally conscious souls!!! Think I've got some spelling mistakes! Lol..binge watchin on my day off. Ypur home is beautiful. So serene. I wish I could have done this!!!! God bless you both!!!!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Yvonne and blessings to you as well :-)

[@lavonneschultz2362]

No grass growing under your feet . OMG You are such great inspirations on making a place to call a real home .Thanks!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

You never cease to amaze me! Your new garage is coming along nicely.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you!

[@Aussiehomestead1965]

Came to your channel for the building many years ago and stayed for your wisdom and tales of life 🙂

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Andrew :-)

[@bellarosesmama2597]

Sorry to hear about Frankie! He is a wonderful companion and I know he is loved much and will be greatly missed when his time comes. I have always been told if you love you will experience grief at times. Those of us who have fur babies and have treated them well know that we have given them the best we possibly could and they in return have given so much to us, but it still hurts! My best to you and Lori on your project. It has been real cold here so stay bundled up by that nice wood fire and stay well. We used to have wood heat on our farm and I can say there is nothing warmer or cozier then that heat. As we get older we just need to stay warmer. My best and God bless.🐺🐺🐺👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@ericanderson1910]

That’s great and assuring to this young man hoping to build his own small home debt free! Thank you for this.

[@dcct1905]

I’ve said this before you amaze me with all the stuff you accomplish. When you run your trap line, flesh your furs you were always coming up with new ideas to make things easier around the shed, great video, keep it up.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks 👍

[@Rags2Itches]

JC and Lori, that is one heck of a nice building. With the break down cost compared to the prefab cost, you could of built two more just like the first and had change in your pockets!! That is amazing.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@dubehigh]

I love how you and your beautiful wife work together as a team.

[@chadorico2480]

You still continue to amaze me! You guys seem like your both 25! Keep up the great work and as always, thanks for sharing your journey with all of us! God bless you guys!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@GirdHerd]

$10K for that structure is a very reasonable price. I'm impressed that just the two of you did it. Keep up the great work but don't overdo it, my friend.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

You two amaze me, such tenacity and endurance to get things done!! Your carpentry skills are the best I have ever seen! You are one smart man!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Dee Dee, I appreciate that :-)

[@MsHomesteader]

My husband and I built our pole barn style shop, 40x60 and we saved over 20K. It's still a work in progress inside, but the floor, insulation (walls and ceiling), electrical, overhead door, two entry doors, windows, metal siding and roof and we're now working on the indoor sheeting. It's a buy as we have the funds and work as we have the spare time. We did pay friends (who do cement work) to help us with that, otherwise it was just us and it is gratifying at ages 58 and 56 yrs. old. Congrats to you both, it looks wonderful!

[@carolswanson4462]

Teamwork makes the dream work. You guys are awesome. Kudos to 18 years. Blessings to you both!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

That's a great saying right there Carol. I may have to recycle that one :-D

[@DillRidge]

I’m so proud of you guys. You did such a nice job! We are sixty two. Don’t know if we could do it. Hubby…he’s the best, but no carpenter. Hello from Lakeville Maine! Off grid in that little cabin in the picture thanks to the Amish. It was just a little camp, but thanks to the plague and riots, here we are. One step at a time. Thanking God for his provision. God bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

One step at a time. You got that right :-) Blessings to you :-))

[@wilvertperez]

Mister Boss I can’t find better words to tell you how much I admire you and you wife and respect. I been learning a lot from you thanks so much for been here God bless you always Sr

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you so much and Blessings to you too :-))

[@Desert-Tan-Whiskey]

That’s a fantastic looking building boss. You 2 should be so proud.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@randymyers5086]

You did great on the price of the build. And you got it the way you want it and know it's not going to fall down. I build all my buildings.

[@MrSteeDoo]

This is the most REAL channel on youtube.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for that :-)

[@OurSerenityHomestead]

I sure like watching Mama Lori and Boss knock out anything. Great work y'all.

[@LarchLine]

Thank you so much! Stay healthy!

[@Downeastwaves]

Excellent that you are sharing the costs with us!! Thank you ❤️

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You are so welcome! :-)

[@luciarixon1857]

Full of admiration for you both... you have every reason to feel proud May 2022 see your project proceed well. Best wishes1🌞

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@LarchLine]

I can call this video the THE JOY OF BUILDING 👷‍♂️ 😄 . I can see the happiness on your face I had to watch it again. I'm trying to find my courage to get to build (my husband and I only) our own home in a forest... I'm sure that I'll watch your video again and again just to catch courage. We're getting started with clearing the land in few weeks. Thanks again! Stay strong, healthy and happy!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Best of luck with your journey.

[@johnswick4593]

I was grinning ear to ear watching you two goin to town building that little building. All the best to you and Lori. Still pretty excited to see what you guys come up with for Lori's dream cabin. All the best JC

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@daveschreier6019]

Looks great ! Can't wait to see the house get built ! You definitely have a great work partner.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@carolynkid216]

You two are like a well-oiled machine! What a blessing to have a partner who is on the same page and very much in sync. The build looks great. It's encouraging to see how much you two accomplish. Thanks for sharing this new journey. Have a great week and New Year's blessings to you and Lori!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Carolyn and I appreciate all your nice comments over the years. Happy New Year :-)

[@carolynkid216]

@@thebossoftheswamp It's been a real joy to follow your adventures. I have learned a lot. Thank you!! God bless.

[@KChandler9362]

Well Boss, another great video. Really love your new garage. You are right, with what you said in the video. That building would be the perfect size for a cabin/house. You look around at all the newer houses being built. Most of them are way too big of place. Takes so much more to heat those big homes and maintain. But I guess most folks think bigger is better. I tend to think functional is better. Seeing your new building I can see just how I could make that functional for me and my family. You and lorry definitely do great looking work . Thank you for an update. Cheers

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Alanna. Our new home will be very similar in size and design.

[@QBRX]

I think you have pretty solid building experience behind you, making this possible.

[@seanponto2098]

yessssssssss! Cant wait for the spices to come back! yummmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PatBarr55]

Wow you two don't mess around. Looks great. You are strong as bull. Blessings to you both.

[@GrizzlyGroundswell]

I am impressed, it looks great! I am 52 and I question if I could be as resilient as you two. But the dreams keep coming!

[@LaLadybug2011]

WoW! $9,446.28 for a 24'x28' versus a 24'x24' for $38-42k. I understand completely that businesses are in it for profits but come on! Greed is keeping the common person from having anything. It's ridiculous. You two should be very proud and I hope you are grateful for your life partner, she is amazing. Loved the video! It's on my second one I think-not sure why you haven't been popping up in my feed but I made sure to click ALL for notifications. Y'all stay well-we are trying to stay warm down here in Louisiana. We just aren't used to the bitter cold! Thanks again for the cost analysis-it's an important detail for many of us. And very impressive what you two did for under 10k.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The 38 to 42 was for the completed shell. We still have work to do but should come in below half that I hope.

[@keithrayeski3147]

ALWAYS here for you JC! Absolutely get why you want to do it the way you did….nothing but respect. It looks beautiful!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you so much 😀

[@stevenotman4613]

What a great little building, it must be satisfying to know that you built it all yourselves.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Very satisfying indeed :-))

[@neil2809]

just wanted to give a BIG THANKS got one of your prints and now framed and on the wall. See it every day and night God Bless Stay Well

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks again for your purchase :-)

[@dandarling5990]

Sure feels good seeing you so upbeat with construction of the new homestead!

[@Downeastwaves]

Excellent cost analysis!! Excellent value!! Stay safe 😘

[@vernford8215]

Welcome home Boss

[@johnnymelendez4836]

Awesome build and at a super cost👍. Boss you and the Mrs are inspiring with all the energy and building knowledge you both demonstrate for us all. Blessings😇. 🗽🇺🇸

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Johnny. All the best :-)

[@katherinebragg9704]

That's pretty reasonable, considering the cost of lumber today. It's such an attractive building too. Good job guys! God bless!

[@advforops]

you guys are sure the folks to watch on DIY. Excellent job and thanks for the cost output for the project. God bless you both. Always great to see you both.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. We're taking some time off and will probably get back to it next week. Stay tuned :-)

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

After being offline for more than a year I am pleased to have found your channel again. The last time I viewed one of your vid's was when you discussed food storage below your home. You also had a health concern which it appears you've bested. I'm glad to again follow your adventures.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Wiley and welcome back :-)

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Hay Boss You & Lori Sure Make A Great Team, Tackle Any Job Easily, Thanks Friends, Hap-E 2022 Give Them 2 Lil Scally-Wags Hugs & Extra Treats, Stay Blessed In 2022, Friends ! Happy Trails From Frosty Canada ! ATB T God Bless

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy new year Terry and all the best :-)

[@connietademy7952]

You two are quite the team!

[@JLamond219]

Looking good JD. Hope you and Lori and the puppy are well..

[@g.s.7022]

Thanks for the nice video, I'm very happy to see you both again because you were sick in between. Mrs. Lori is a champ, she works like a guy, petite as she is, hard to believe. You two are just unstoppable. To assemble this workhouse so precisely in such a short time is unbelievable. Please paw Franky and Tildy for me and God bless💫☘️

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you G.S. I appreciate your kind words :-)

[@greghomestead8366]

Looks great boss and Mrs. Boss. Would have never guessed it came in at that price. Absolutely love how it looks. Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Greg and God bless.

[@geraldnichols1853]

Great looking building and very self satisfying ! Hey not bad on cost either. My 16x20 cost right at 12 grand weathered in but I had help of a builder friend so it cost me 4 grand for him but I felt it was well worth it. I used your idea on the carboy shower and did the grey water septic out the side of the building and of course under the frost line. Always wanted to have property in northern Wisconsin and my dream finally came true. Can't really be any happier through this whole project. I've learned a lot and just proves if you really want something you will work as hard as you have to to get it. Congrats on the build hope all is well!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Congrats on your dream fulfilled :-))

[@geraldnichols1853]

@@thebossoftheswamp thanks!!!!

[@susanpoole3132]

I love this building and it would be perfect for me a place on my small lake lot I have here in Louisiana! It is what I have been thinking about doing for years but my daughters keep talking me out of it and now I have just turned 66 and would need to hire someone to help me with the heavier work. Please keep us updated. And the two of you need to be careful and not overdo it this winter!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Go for it Susan. Live happy ~ Die Happy :-))

[@zebrastripes875]

I've been subbed for 5 years and rarely do your videos make it to the top of my subscription page. An off grid homestead might pop up more on mine and others notification list. Love your work and videos sir. Good role model. Yessa.

[@terryporche9059]

Happy New Year J C and Lori. Compared to what they want for prefab building, that’s a damn good price. Now you know what you have and it’s built correctly. See you on the next one. God Bless y’all.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I really thought this was going to cost more than it did.

[@richardbryant5773]

A couple of tuff cookies you two certainly are what an inspiration

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Richard :-)

[@michaelboucher6115]

The car/tractor port is sharp. Great job guys...

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@nickmone3939]

Looks amazing. God blessed you with those hands to build it and a partner to help/share it with. 🙏

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Nick :-)

[@sarahaugustine4185]

Awesome building and thanks so much for the cost comparison. Consider the money you saved vs. a pre-fab, the cost of your labor. Please stay warm and stay safe this winter.

[@im_a_space_oddity]

Gorgeous build JC and Lori! You both did great work, and saving $30,000 is a pretty sweet deal too!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@arizonaguy7574]

I subbed, watched with a grin from ear to ear, your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@juanitahamlin8478]

Eighteen years is no joke....didn't realize it. I remember when I only heard her voice and then just a flash of her hair. You have made Lori Beth a star. I know she already was in your heart. Good to hear from you and yours. God bless, juanita mae

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless :-)

[@joannadavis1881]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. You both are awesome together and build a dam beautiful structure. Amazing price tag as well. Great job.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you so much!

[@blanche-mariecouture7902]

I love the team work you two have, inspiring! I watch all your videos.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you so much!

[@jwheatly]

Oh man, you two do CLEAN work!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@daleswier8429]

A really fun and educational video, Boss. Congrats to both of you on the achievements there at the new homestead. I hope you get some rest and reload time before moving on to your next phase, and when you do, I'll tag along for the adventure. Until then, best regards and stay safe and healthy.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@Cochise231]

Excellent work Thank you for sharing God Bless you & Lori

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and God Bless :-)

[@centerhice7948]

My friend you and your wife are so encouraging to watch. Thank you for sharing your life adventures with us . Your incredible 👏, God bless

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and God Bless :-)

[@jenniferlee7167]

You and Lori should be very proud of your work. I am amazed! It is amazing what the two of you have done so far. Looks great and the price is really good. Enjoy what you have done, making memories is very important. Looking forward to more in the future--thank you and Happy New Year 2022!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you so much!

[@Ritterkritterz]

Cute and beautiful building. Love, love the dormers!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you!! 😊

[@kefirheals7383]

Holy Moly guys! So impressive. God Bless you!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and God Bless :-)

[@geoffoutdoors]

Looks amazing and WHAT A SAVINGS WOW! Good for you guys!

[@tlkennels1]

This video is so inspiring I plan on putting my house in the market. So I can do this exact thing build my on house on a piece of land.

[@billjensen1925]

Great job Bossman "I just get an 'i-deer' in my mind and go from there".......what's an i'deer exactly? Ha ha ha ha. Love it. Your building videos are some of my favorites and Mrs. Bosswoman is a trooper. What you guys get done - just the two of you - is astonishing. Thanks for the video. Cheers to you from Wisconsin. :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Bill 👍

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Awesome design! We are trying to figure out a design for our barn to keep our tractor and our goats. This is a very cool design! We may take a page from your book and work with the design. Katie and I have been building our house with our own hands, and I totally agree, it's feels amazing to be self sufficient and do things yourself. Thanks for another GREAT video!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and good luck with your project :-)

[@digitalvikingusa4738]

i watch a lot of this type of content and you're a real pro - great editing - thank you

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I appreciate that. Thank you :-)

[@michaelfarnsworth7724]

Looks good boss. I really enjoy your videos. They helped inspire me to build myself an off grid cabin. As a trapper & seasoned carpenter of 34 years, I've actually stole a few of your ideas. (Bubble foil, and a lean-to off my shed) debt -free and built quite inexpensively. Saving and hoarding building materials can save a guy tons of $! And I'm actually thinking about starting a YT channel of my own sharing my adventures. Take care and God bless.

[@jmar665]

I took some time off recently and watched some of the old videos with just you and Frankie. You having Lori next to you working side by side, is a true blessing. You are a better man having her in your life. I am amazed at what you two have accomplished together. One compliments the other, and you both work extremely well together. I love what you two have built there. Every step was exciting and the more you got done, the more challenging it seemed to be. God has blessed your every step. And then the final cost analysis was simply spectacular. Do it yourself and save a lot of money on labor costs. May Almighty God bless you both with good health, safety, and financial wealth this new year. You both work so hard. May 2022 be a better year for all of us and our nation.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and blessings to you as well :-)

[@williamleopold507]

You and your wife are doing a great job building together . My husband and i built our home many years ago . We are still living in our home . My husband is 80 and i am 79 now .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@Downeastwaves]

Good evening!! Thank you for the video!! Hoping we don't get as much snow as they are predicting!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Snowing as I type :-)

[@Downeastwaves]

@@thebossoftheswamp same here! Blizzard warning here. Glad our driveway is short! LoL

[@suejarrard2221]

Absolutely amazing how much you saved by building yourself, not to mention the peace of mind of knowing that it was built well and how you want it. You two are quite a team and have accomplished so much together. Blessings

[@buccos2004]

You make this difficult job look easy, Boss. Awesome stuff and inspiring, too!

[@jackyoungblood8011]

That is a great looking build J C. Thanks for sharing.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@alcopower5710]

Long time subscriber here…….don’t comment very often but felt compelled by this video. Truly excellent build👍

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment :-)

[@wallyverbeck1454]

Very good video. Enjoyed watching it. I think the only thing I might have changed, is a 4 foot pony wall upstairs. At 6'-2" I would like more head room.

[@douggibson9084]

Boss you have a great helper, I wouldn't get rid of her. Great job 👍 Lori!

[@badbruise]

Excellent job, you should be proud.

[@stacybrittain9448]

Beautiful building! Well done and very fun to see. It’s encouraging that Lori is 60 and you’re 59 and still doing this heavy work! I’m 60 and my husband is 59 and we’re both carpenters…getting ready to follow in your footsteps. 💪🏻🏋🏼 we’re at the clearing the forest part of the project. Thanks for being great role models 💕 I look forward to the next installment. Be safe and well

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and best of luck with your journey :-)

[@danradtke1663]

Wow you two are awesome. Hope you have many more years to enjoy your builds. 👍

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@luckyedwards4870]

Considering I'm also turning 60 this, (yikes), I can't help but have great respect for achievements and what ur doing. Total thump's up.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)