Dismantling a Historic 250-Year-Old Cabin - You Won’t Believe What Happened with the Bathtub!

[@bozobutte920]

I notice as you deconstruct the cabin reveals how it was built, I like the journey .Keep going!

[@thezaytsevs]

Thank you for allowing me to keep going lol 😂😜 JK .. thanks for watching .

[@joannehiiro1111]

I say have an outside bathroom. It could be historically inspired with updates for comfort. I would leave the cabin as rustic as possible. It’s such a great example. I’m sure whatever you guys decide will be gorgeous.

[@rickscott1833]

Great job! Keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@thezaytsevs]

Thank you

[@designed_by_danita]

That was quite exciting sending that tub over the side! YOU did it Russ! I can see a lot of work in the future, but I know it will be great! You don't do anything half-hearted! 😊 Remember to be safe, always!!! 🥰

[@thezaytsevs]

Fingers crossed! thanks for watching.

[@thomasmitchell8768]

You two are doing a great job enjoying watching the channel you are doing right thing by take it a part put it back together that way you can find all the hide problems

[@thezaytsevs]

Absolutely, if the cabin isn't dismantled, the issues will only worsen, and its future will be in jeopardy.

[@rubydue]

You are quite the couple. You not only work hard, you play as hard as you work. Keep doing you, it is your place to do what you want however you want to. Please keep in mind you have just one life, the fewer chances with it the better.

[@thezaytsevs]

Amen to that, I’ll be more careful 🫡

[@bettykirkland9107]

Russ your doing a great job on the cabin, keep it up Stay safe and God Bless! 🙏❤

[@thezaytsevs]

Thank you Betty

[@bettybrown8534]

It will be interesting to see what you are able to re-use of the wood on your remodeling of this cabin. Cant wait!

[@OpinionsAndCoffee]

This is coming along beautifully ❤ I think the 2nd floor should be open, like a tea room, seating area... Perhaps an library/seating area incorporating some of better pieces of wood. There are beautiful nooks for inspiration on Pinterest that Val would love. I think an old outhouse, maybe a little modernized should be the way to go, as back in the 1800s. Just another suggestion for you guys to ponder.

[@thezaytsevs]

Thank you for your suggestions. 😁

[@JanTrewhitt]

WOW, Russ, you are doing a fantastic job of dismantling the logs!! The bathtub was done on the scary side!! If you are planning on making money on the cabin by renting it out you had better put a bathroom in on the second floor! Blessings.

[@thezaytsevs]

thanks Jan for your suggestion.

[@shirleysaventures2188]

That's ok girls. I couldn't do that either! But great job Russ! Mom. You are brave!

[@thezaytsevs]

😁

[@MindEditz.]

Actually am being a fan of this series from just a casual viewer

[@thezaytsevs]

@@MindEditz. thanks for being a casual viewer lol😜😜

[@riseechandler3719]

It’s looking 👀 so great!! I would keep the shell of the house and build the bathroom and kitchen behind since the house would not have been plumbed when it was built!! You could have a luxury bathroom with an outside shower too complementing the outside grounds!! Also skylights would be amazing!! I’ll be your first guest! Hang in there!!

[@thezaytsevs]

Thanks for all suggestions . We will look into them 😁

[@wendyflowers2248]

Leave upper floor open, would make great loft bedroom overlooking fireplace. ❤keep up the great work guys!!

[@thezaytsevs]

@@wendyflowers2248 thank you Wendy for suggestion😁🙌

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

I would restore the missing floor space upstairs and make a nice wash house outside. A little lavatory inside would be convenient

[@thezaytsevs]

thank you for your suggestion.

[@desmagennis7830]

Shit …I thought all the walls were staying the way they are…but looks like rot and bugs have caused so much damage..so much work ahead of you …but I’m certain you will get there in the end ..great work guys ….a family of love 👏👍🙏❤️

[@thezaytsevs]

I promise , I didn't want to touch the walls but after closer look and working on this cabin as long as I have , best way to save it is to dismantle and rebuilding it with good wood in between.

[@desmagennis7830]

@@thezaytsevs…well you know best..👍…it’s your hard working project 👏…lots of love form Ireland 🇮🇪

[@dedeilgen4894]

You are doing a great job! I can now understand what you were saying before that gutting the cabin would make it easier to square up the walls!

[@thezaytsevs]

sometimes its hard to see from camera but this is the best way to bring this cabin back to life.

[@paulvanhouts3365]

Hi Russ, yep, an external bathroom means greater living spaces inside the old cottage. I note that I’m not the only one worried about your safety, lol :D. Handling that bath was certainly a risky thing, using a snatch block with rope could have made it easier and safer for you, but too late for that now. Re enamel the old tub, it’s worth it. These old buildings need lots of preparation before restoration, little by little you will get there. Enjoying the progress.

[@thezaytsevs]

Thank you Paul for your suggestion , I will have to look into that next time if I ever lower another cast iron bathtub lol 😁

[@carolnimitz1317]

Russ is doing just what I thought he should do…number the logs. Yes, some of those bad termite logs do need to be replaced and the only way I could see to do that would be to take the logs above them off. Good job!

[@thezaytsevs]

I don’t see any other way to preserve the right way but to dismantle first . So it will stand for many more years 😁

[@philgower]

Russ, your strength is amazing! I'm so glad that you didn't hurt yourself dropping the bathtub! To Russ's beautiful wife, you don't need to explain to the haters why you are disassembling the house piece by piece. They can't help their ignorant stupidity!

[@thezaytsevs]

That’s was a close call lol 🤦🏼Thanks for understanding .

[@charlieoglesby3468]

I'm first. So excited!! #fanforlife❤

[@thezaytsevs]

@@charlieoglesby3468 thanks for watching 😁🙌

[@Hotharo]

Love your videos. I enjoy the music back ground. Russ, In your first early videos, you had a gentleman helping you ....why isn't he helping now? Thank you.

[@thezaytsevs]

He was with me for almost 2 years when we were remodeling our guest house but I had to let him go when we were finished , costing me money . 😜

[@paulkopacz5051]

Those cast iron tubs are FUN to move! I had to remove one in my first house with a sledge hammer!. It wasn't a claw foot so no real loss. It also threw thousands of razor sharp shards of porcelain everywhere and that was even more fun. Yay.

[@thezaytsevs]

@@paulkopacz5051 I can see that happening if I would have the same tub, but I’m glad this one is iron tub . I can say it was heavy.

[@alrad5686]

A lot more work disassembling, but you know when you reassemble, it will be done right, and will last several hundred more years. Stay safe Russ.

[@thezaytsevs]

yes , 100 percent agreed.

[@joannehiiro1111]

I sincerely respect your commitment to preserving this cabin even when faced with having to change your approach. So many of these cabins are just wasting away! I’m just a mom who loves pioneer history and cabin building stuff so this may be a silly question but… Since these cabins are usually built with lumber nearby, do you have timber that was used available on your property? It has to cure a bit but if you cut some now it might be ready to use when you are ready to replace the damaged ones.

[@thezaytsevs]

im going to source all the logs from our property , I will make a video about it. thank you for your support.

[@joannehiiro1111]

@@thezaytsevs Thays great!

[@Aprilsquest1979]

I’d say a very small half bath inside and an outdoor cedar shower.

[@thezaytsevs]

@@Aprilsquest1979 thanks for suggestion 🙌

[@sabrinadonaldson6550]

Are you marking the logs as you disassemble? Nevermind! Lol. You answered me as I was typing this question! Labeling the logs will let you put it back together much faster! Also, as you disassemble, you can take note of which logs are not reusable and take your size measurements and placement from those logs before you burn them. Best wishes! ❤

[@thezaytsevs]

next video will be about marking all the logs and dismantling the log house. thank you.

[@theconsultant8732]

Hey Russ, tell GD to keep flapping those jaws. We enjoy hearing what she has to say. God bless and see you all next week.

[@thezaytsevs]

@@theconsultant8732 I don’t think I have to she does it naturally lol😂😂😂 without me saying lol

[@ShannonStanley31]

When you really look at this dismantling project, look how small the logs were that they used. There was a ton of chinking between the logs. Your doing a fantastic job... advice bathroom on the base floor... The cast iron bathtub can you imagine the labor it took to get it upstairs?... 😳 Stay safe. Bridget honey... I would have been nervous going up the ladder too! ❤ Stay safe Z family! 😊 👍

[@thezaytsevs]

Oh yes and probably logs have dried up over the years and shrinked

[@lorimclean3328]

Almost everyone likes an in door bathroom, I like the open space. Maybe where the wall is at its worst, a small bathroom add-on to the cabin might work. I'm getting excited to see the cabin be rebuild and returned to its glory. Hahaha 😂 I agree Christmas money. Your daughter can think it like money in the bank.

[@thezaytsevs]

thank you for your suggestion and your support.

[@nick6003]

nice

[@thezaytsevs]

Thanks

[@tidemover]

If your going to lower something. You should create an anchor around an substantial object using webbing .Then lower the tub using a pulley system. Please be careful ,if you slip or that rope wraps around the your leg it could pull you down with the tub.

[@thezaytsevs]

I’m glad there was no accidents 😅

[@tidemover]

@@thezaytsevs Yes of course but the fast and easy way can have horrible consequences .

[@butchneville5768]

If you were going to completely dismantle the whole cabin, why did you go to the trouble of jacking it up and pouring a new foundation first?

[@thezaytsevs]

Good question. I initially thought I could save it without disturbing too much of the walls, but after a closer look, it's clear that more extensive work is necessary.

[@grandmasfavorites]

👍👍❤

[@thezaytsevs]

thank you for watching.

[@marlenehod]

I think you should have an indoor toilet and tub.

[@thezaytsevs]

Thanks for your feedback 😁

[@ДмитрийГ-л6ш]

"Че-то отлетело!" 😂

[@thezaytsevs]

😂😂

[@Repents1]

I would put the bathroom near the bedroom because I wake up in the middle of the night.

[@thezaytsevs]

Thanks for suggestion 😁

[@rodneyball6496]

need to mark and label all of the outside wall logs to make sure they go back to the same location just saying have you ever watched barn builders that team does a great job in saving old century barns built with logs just please think about it. sorry i was making this comment before i finished watching the video to the end lol

[@thezaytsevs]

yes , next video will see me making and labeling all the logs . thank you for watching.

[@christophermorton7294]

Wow it a lot of work can be save but am thinking what u plan get some logs ? I know it hard to find right size of logs are u guy plan cut some tree in ur land .? Or maybe contact to barnwood builders to give u some woods or mmm ….

[@thezaytsevs]

Yes i’m planning to cut down bunch of wood in my own woods . So it’ll be more local sourced.😁

[@samwyz69]

Those old tubs are valued…

[@thezaytsevs]

Yes they are

[@tomsklanka9436]

Will any of the original walls, doors, flooring, windows be left?

[@thezaytsevs]

yes , they will be preserved .

[@bettybrown8534]

A bathroom outside, but connected to the house

[@thezaytsevs]

thanks for suggestions .

[@natasashalittle6863]

Why?

[@thezaytsevs]

so we can rebuild and make it better.

[@nancyroberts5505]

very treacherous work you are doing!! Next project consider making a movie using special effects as then we'd know you are physically safe.

[@thezaytsevs]

thanks for suggestion.

[@philmarmanillo1354]

His woman is smart supporting him. With all of this work, he will be too tired to run around with other woman. By the time he is finished, he will be too old.

[@thezaytsevs]

that funny thought , lol

[@MarzNGrama]

Algorithm

[@richard51]

You work too hard by yourself, but 30 years ago I would have done the same.

[@thezaytsevs]

I still have the energy , so let's go.

[@Bigdaddyslounge]

All the background music makes it very difficult to watch the video.

[@thezaytsevs]

sorry , but thats how my every video .