Off Grid Cabin | Building a Screened in Porch and Archery

[@shirleydickey6140]

When using the shorter board as spacing for your trim, kinda liked the look of the shorter board as a design feature. Never the less you did a great job and a screened in porch is an absolute necessity in the woods. I'm jealous of the youth today, some, just know what is important for true living. Pushing closer to 70, in my time, it was unheard of, all the focus was marry, family, debt and die.lol I follow a great many of young folk, various ages and dreams and your Dad, of course. Just want to say he did a fine job raising such a lovely humble child to bring light to the world. May all your dreams come true. ❤🇨🇦❤🇺🇸

[@crazyoldbat7600]

The beauty in starting things at a young age is you get to make mistakes, learn from them, and know how to be better prepared for the next time (as you said). It's called experience and you wouldn't have that if you didn't make mistakes.

[@reeddill7842]

My Grandpa and Dad always told me there’s no such thing as a “mistake”. There are only two outcomes from every attempt in life = success or learned a lesson. There’s never failure or a mistake. It’s all in your perspective and mindset.

[@OdeeOz]

Who else believes Emily deserves an _EMMY_ for this series? ️👍👍&5️⃣🌟

[@lindabarkley8416]

How does she afford this?

[@OdeeOz]

@@lindabarkley8416 Hard work & not spending money earned recklessly I would say. ️☺️👍

[@jamessandman3708]

Great job!! I once knew a man who built his own log cabin by hand. I now watch him building another one and often see how he does things differently because he learned so much the first time. 😂😂😂👍

[@cynthia9144]

I really like the screen in porch...The white in black compliment each other...nice place!

[@johnhine8725]

Very cool stuff, you should be very proud, I’m certain your dad is! Look out Shawn, here comes Emily!

[@bjstark5069]

Emily, you are learning so much from your Dad! What he has taught/teaching you is a priceless gift. Being self-reliant, and able to do for yourself is the best thing he could do for you. Just know how extremely lucky you are. I would like to borrow your dad for about a year or so...lol! I would learn so much more, then I'd give him back, I promise. Yall have the best life, enjoy every minute.

[@judyhodgson9713]

I'm sure you will enjoy your screened-in porch and I love how you framed it. Your food looked delicious. There is a reason for the old expression "Live and Learn", haven't we all. Love your videos and have a great week!!

[@itatane]

Thanks for bringing us along this week, Miss Emily! Have you looked into companion planting for your garden beds? I encourage Portulaca Oleracea (purslane) in my garden, as it is both a delicious "wild" edible, and acts to retain moisture while shading the soil. (You can either get it from other gardeners, or buy seeds from heirloom seed catalogs.) Also, I know the blackflies and other bugs get hellishly bad in our neck of the woods, it's something of a feat to get things done without being carried away. I have to wear long pants all summer, because stable flies bite like hell, and I'm allergic to them. If you haven't done it already, buy some cheap mosquito head nets, as they are fairly cheap without sacrificing ventilation and visibility. You and your dad can probably brainstorm ideas for mitigating the bug issues. You're smart folks, but two heads are better than one, as the saying goes.

[@margaretstewart3255]

The “face” of your cabin is an expression of you and your channel: open, warm, and welcoming with clear black and white boundaries blocking unwanted pests. So enjoyable.

[@susieg735]

You are doing an amazing job on your cabin. Love the screened in porch. I know your Dad is so proud of you and so am I. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to next time. Your food always looks so good.

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Sooooooo looking forward to the next vid! Got my coffee n raisin toast!!! Now to the show! BTW:: thanks for the archery, food prep, n screen porch work...good job on all! Ya learn as ya go thru life!

[@JimmyDCarter]

Don't worry about building the garden bed close to the cabin. It does have some benefits having it closer. Being closer will help with wind blocking and it's also warmer. Your meal looks delicious! The screened porch looks great. Good job Emily!

[@sylviabrennan3032]

Oh Emily your porch looks fantastic. I saw your Dad briefly in the video You are doing great with the archery. As one person wrote in their comments come fall you will be able to join him hunting 😀🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍

[@James-lu9jf]

Great video and love watching you blossom in everything that you do from here in the UK.

[@JasonMcCann841]

All the work is paying off and you get to learn a few things along the way. Porch looks great!

[@mccoymrm]

She's learned and learning from her Dad. She'll be fine. Strong little woman she is.

[@markanthonysmith413]

Great video Emily, good job with the screens, maybe you did make a mistake about the flower beds but but that's how you gain experience for next time.

[@arvindcaliaberah5703]

Really like the 'face' of the cabin. The contrast with the forest, nature and a modern self reliant lifestyle. Your video editing skills are great. Great build ideas. Hats off Shawn! Following every video you post. I see Emilie following your legacy with her own style, skills and personality. Very interested to see how both of your cabins will look like in time. See you both in your next episode.

[@lindam.1571]

The screened in porch looks great, love the white trim! Great video Emily!

[@patriciabeyer7824]

Good morning. We learn as we go along. It looks great. I hope everything in your garden grows well.

[@jmar665]

You live and you learn. That is what makes us wise. You are doing a very nice job in making that cabin your home. I loved how the white strips made your screen room looked finished, and very appealing to the eye. And the fact that you can draw water for your plants is wonderful. Your hard work is paying off because everything looks great, inside and out.

[@ahermitslife3684]

I love the way that you framed the porch! I love the simplicity and elegance of the whole cabin.

[@marthaadams4393]

It is a good idea for those who think one needs to start with a 2000 sq ft house in the burbs! We have been sold the idea that we need so much space - and when you get older, you just realize that now, you have to clean it and organize it, etc etc. I am retired with 3 and 1/2 baths (actually they just came with the house that I bought). I now have a permanent box for donations and of course, the trash can when I am going through anything and realize that I not longer use the stuff - so much STUFF! Especially for babies! My parents were quite well off and we had a big home when I was young and a beach cottage. My first few years were on a pillow in a chest of drawers - I was tiny and not growing - but today, someone would call child protective services. We used something called common sense back then and the scraps and bruises were our lessons of what not to do - concerned that the younger generations have no idea about harming themselves because they have never been allowed to. Emily is so lucky to have her father to guide her in these things. She is smart enough to learn from him and not have to make every mistake herself.

[@alfredmisterka5880]

You are doing a fine job the screen in porch is looking very nice I have been watching you dad,s video for a few years now thanks for the video God bless you and your family Amen

[@KevinDrewlo]

The screened porch is looking good. It’s nice to see you practicing your archery skills, you’ll be ready by fall to go hunting with your dad. I have to say that your videos and editing skills are looking great. Love watching your progress in this build.

[@stevenkukene9970]

So nice seeing you and your Dad working together. You clearly are a chip off the old block. So inspiring to see your place coming together. Nice work (missteps and all). Thank you so much for letting us follow along.

[@SoMDHarleyRider]

Improvise, adapt, and overcome! Great work. Very inspiring!

[@luilu9167]

I really love the way your videos get better and better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and times at the cabin. And thank you for your inspiration regarding foods. I wish I could help you in exchange for some of your knowledge. But the way from Europe might be a little too much... Can't wait to see your next video. 😀

[@marylott3076]

Love the porch. You will get a lot more pleasure out of it now! The garden is coming along nicely. I enjoyed watching!

[@jan6293]

I love how the screen porch came out. The white border looks nice with the black. Thanks for sharing!👍

[@diariodeumvoyer]

[At 9:00] That's the natural learning process, my dear; you'll never make mistakes like these any more! And that's the beauty of a well lived life!!! :-D

[@marilynharms2707]

That's how we learn from our mistakes I think ur doing a great job keep up the good work it looks marvelous

[@2224jrock]

Not gonna lie you look pretty cool and tough firing those arrows across the bow🏹🎯 Your place is so peaceful and quiet. Getting into nature is always a great place to be. 🌲🌲 Great vid as always, Miss Emily.🦋 Keep on setting your sites and hitting your targets. 😊👍🏻

[@elizabethjohnson475]

Oh, I wish I was young and doing this! It's great watching things progress.

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

Everything keeps looking better and better! I’m hungry from watching you cook but that’s fine. It’s inspiring. It looks like a very compact and practical stove. Kind Thanks Emily! I’ll bet your looking forward to a great spring and summer at your cabin! I do believe your fans are as well! Love, Light, Peace and Joy of Being to You and your Family! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@PopsBarnCatMafia]

Great Job.. as always Ms. Emily 🐂🤠🐂

[@lynsmith2698]

Our mosquitoes come out around the same time here in northern. However yesterday while working outside we saw one of them big slow mosquitoes that always come out early. Your porch looks great. Cheers

[@DireWolf28]

My Sunday tradition: stop working on the house…watch Emily work on the cabin…go back to working on the house. It’s a simple but very good life. Couple of questions, is the water source where you filled up at the end of the vid year round? Any plans to maybe plumb in a small pump for outdoor water at the cabin? And have you considered doing some tutorial style teaching vids? Noticed little things like that you tied back your hair before running the saw…definitely think there are a lot of teachable moments you could share!

[@marthaadams4393]

Excellent idea -- In my generation - these jobs were for the men - so many of us do not have the skills - might have watched dad (I did), but watching and doing are 2 different things.

[@michaelgatford6194]

And if you have any extra time watch her dad LOL

[@marthaadams4393]

@@michaelgatford6194 I do, but at 80 and disabled, do not think I will be hanging from the air moving huge trees around :-) I love his channel. I love real men

[@Maewdoi]

It become my habit to watch your dad's channel and then waiting for your cute video come along, keep going Emily, you do very great job.

[@stevebondurant6374]

That screened in porch looks great. We all think you're doing fantastic!

[@bigolemike33]

Emily you done a wonderful job on your screened in porch and you will enjoy it for a long time to come,,Another Great off grid cabin video.

[@gemgari]

Emily You are a “chip off the old block”! Your Dad must be very proud of you.

[@ildiko1vt]

now that white trim really spruces up the cabin!🤩

[@vernareed2692]

that screened in front porch will be such a blessing!! so useful!

[@denisemeredith2436]

Its great to see the porch screened in and now you will be able to work in there or just sit without being eaten alive. I thought your camping stove was good too, I haven't seen one like that before. Sometimes we do things the wrong way round but you will remember next time. Have a great week.

[@dandaniels4558]

Live and learn and you are. Making mistakes is all part of getting good at what you do and it helps you think ahead on future projects. I was wondering if the planter box was going to be to close to the porch all the while you were building it.As tough as doing the screening of the porch was you will remember that little mistake for future reference. 😉 But the screen will be so worth all the effort when the bugs are on the outside trying to get in LOL. Your going to have to challenge dad to an archery contest for us LOL Your just like your daddy making those wonderful outdoor meals .made me hungry 😋. Thanks,be safe and God bless 🙏 Oh no I was just thinking If you do decide to add a water catchment system it's going to be tough to put that gutter up on the porch roof too.or maybe put the system on the back side of the cabin instead of the front. Oh well like I said live and learn from the missteps as you go. Tough things make us even tougher. Good luck Emily!

[@squidgypants722]

You did a brilliant job with the screen and porch Emily. The raised bed came along very well too. 👍

[@JoeBeech]

Great cabin videos looks very nice

[@debrawild5326]

Everything is coming along nicely. Will gutters be installed and rain collected in rain barrels? Rain may run off of the roof and damage beds below.

[@chetthejet3896]

YES! An open ended gutter and a rain barrel at the end and a small chain to guide the water into the barrel.

[@MikeB-gf6dj]

With a tap on the bottom of the barrel to attach a garden hose for filling your watering can. I've 2 x 50 Gallon Plastic Heavy Drums plumed together with adjourning pipe, that supplies plenty of spare water over the drier seasons. Just an idea. I've a retractable branch in my Down pipe, but you could run the down pipe directly to the Barrel. The screening looks practical. You're quite good with that Bow & Arrow. Have a happy week ahead. Cheers from NZ ! M. :)

[@dandaniels4558]

I think she did say she would be adding a water catchment system in a past video.

[@phantomapprentice6749]

Yeah but imagine it gets annoying during winter , frozen gutters , Rain watering the beds sounds nice. Just need to coat them with hydrophobic to avoid damage to the wood.

[@basslinelover4ever]

Your cabin is coming along lovely and its so interesting to see your personal styles coming through compared to your dads.

[@marthaadams4393]

Dad has his family to consider with the new cabin and it is bigger with basement and other additions. Can't wait to see how he does the interior - coming soon after Spring planting and that greenhouse will save them during times of the year when growing outside is too difficult of covered in snow. I have one and can (with no heat or cooling grow food mostly until Feb - so have a month of two when it is sprouts if I want greens.

[@mileswinslow7553]

You're an inspirational kid. 👏 I told one of my nephews that he and I are going to build a cabin in Northern Minnesota, near canoe county. I've just built a tiny home 🏡 in my backyard and will move into it. From there I'll be renting out my home 🏡 and setting myself up to start searching for land. I need maple 🍁 trees too. It'll be along the 47⁰ N Parallel, so as for north as a lot of Canada 🇨🇦.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

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[@marthaadams4393]

Watch Kyles yt site because as a young man that is what he has done to stay out of debt - inspirational like Emily and he loves the outdoors there too.

[@kathylind3036]

Without mistakes, we wouldn't know how to do things right. Good work! Looks great 👍!

[@luisrodriquez6358]

Emily don’t blame yourself about putting in the raised planting box before screening the porch. People make mistakes, “That’s why they put erasers on the ends of pencils”. You learn things as you go along in life. Keep up the good work that you’re doing.

[@marthaadams4393]

She may not know about those kinds of pencils :-)

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Emily, The Project coming right along 🚜👍🏼🪵🇺🇸

[@jooseman420]

No biggie on the bug screen after the garden beds... Life is learning and your doing that. cheers! great channel Emily.

[@janetwithers7427]

I love the screened in porch and the flower beds. 💖

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

The screened in porch looks awesome Emily, and the white trim sets it off nicely, keep practicing with the bow you'll get good at it

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Indeed! N in " seasons " you n your dad can hunt for the family supplies!! 👍🏹🧙‍♂️🏹👍!!

[@gariecowles4097]

Everything is coming along nicely! Have you thought about placing boards length wise over the beds so you can complete you work before the plants get too tall? Are you going to install a gutter/water collection system? I can’t wait to see what you do next! Great job!

[@vonHannersdorf]

Very nice video. Charming. Bugs are annoying, so we must enjoy last few moments before they start bullied us! 👍🏻😂 Thank you for your video!

[@TJForehand]

Looks like things are really coming along! I hope you're enjoying experience!

[@janettroyer7003]

Look at you!!!!! You are a very multi talented young lady. The porch turned out really well, it looks great. Your meal you made also looked so good. You are going to love living in such a peaceful beautiful place. Another great video...thanks for sharing!!

[@JCrook1028]

Learning by doing is awesome. One little lesson on those battens holding the screen. if you screw them instead of nails you can remove them easier later when the screens need replacing. Which will happen.

[@irenemathieson4229]

Emily the screened in porch not only looks amazing, it will allow you to enjoy the outdoors comfortably. I have seen how bad the insects can be on your Dad’s videos. Thanks for another interesting video. 🌸

[@kitaoden703]

Great progress Nicely done love your stovetop

[@mrintomesee]

This is my dream, outdoors with nature building my own cabin and going to bed at night with exciting idea's of plans for tomorrow. It really doesn't get better than this, the joy of doing it with your own hands and relying on nobody for anything! Emily is one smart lady.

[@lindapetersen1800]

Good Morning Emily SHAWN MOM OUR CALI this looks great YOU ARE GOING TO NEED THE SCREENED IN PORCH !!!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job shooting your bow Emily

[@josecondemarin9586]

Emily, I just love to see you doing things by yourself it's very commendable. It's so good to be independent, you can do anything if you set your mind to do it. Your editing skill have improved, awesome background music. Very soothing sceneries. I love the video. Take care thanks 😊

[@timkeagy4094]

Learning and accepting mistakes makes one stronger in mind and goals. You did a great job on the screens. I also like the battery powered nail gun. I’ll be checking into getting one myself for a couple interior builds I’m setting up to do in my house.

[@michaelgatford6194]

Couldn't agree more.

[@bellamylittlegirl1029]

Your place is looking so cool. Can’t wait to watch what else is in store. Your doing a great job. Your lunch looked awesome ~😊

[@kilroygirl7347]

The white trim really pops on your porch. Now you have many bug free warm summer days and evenings to look forward to. Your archery skills have really improved! Great video Emily! ❤

[@suezaple4950]

love the face of your cabins screened in porch, and how you've broken up the black with the white trim , the white makes the screened in porch pop perfectly. the garden out front will be gorgeous when it fills in ( I love pansies your very inspiring and show others if you want something go for it your doing wonderful work on your cabin. going to be very cozy and a nice place to get away and enjoy , Live and learn, your garden will do just fine plants have a way of coming back I've found loved this

[@voodjin]

This Cabin looks better and better with every video. 😎

[@levent8208]

When you do nothing you don't do mistakes, nice job madame.

[@marcelmallory2761]

3:54 Had to chuckle at your reaction to that last shot...lol

[@drewtube5031]

Live and learn, that's what my Scottish grandmother always said, Emily. 👍

[@fsworldfamous7914]

Love seeing your dad on your videos and you in his! Your pop's is the coolest guy ever! Yeah live and learn when it comes to building and keep practicing the bow & arrow good skill to have! Thx's for sharing!!

[@marionjackson4244]

Great Job! Enjoy Your Videos Emily! Another yummy meal. You're a great cook too! Your Pansies are holding up! 😊

[@deblarsen8528]

Emily~~~ I think your building and designing is wonderful! There's no one on this planet that hasn't made a mistake at one time or another, building or designing things. Your screened in porch looks GREAT! Are you putting a screen door on the one end of the porch? It was good to see you are practicing you bow skills!! I ♥️ to watch you 🍳 cook!! Can't wait to watch your next video! Until then~~~ Stay safe, healthy and happy!

[@scottwhite6040]

your becoming quite the carpenter and a pretty good at archery your dad has Taught you well .🙏🇺🇲🌻

[@theoneleggedraven1940]

Love the progress! I'm selfish and want more frequent videos lol.

[@ChildOfGod0777]

Emily I absolutely love how your cabin is turning out...I already said this...but im saying it again..im so proud of you 🤗

[@ruthiewrangler9864]

Good call on having white accent trim. Love it

[@michaeltillman1147]

Gotta love that hammer stapler! Now that it's screened in, it's time to make frames that can be wrapped in plastic and fit inside for winter. Or is it just me... That place is definitely coming along nicely and I wish plenty of luck on the garden. Most first year gardens don't do well. Fingers crossed! 😎

[@brendasmith6076]

You are learning baby, you got this. We all learn from our mistakes. I am glad I found these videos of you and your father. I think it is great for what ya'll are doing.

[@concernedamerican6961]

Mistakes are how we learn. 😊 Your Cabin is looking very nice, thanks for sharing.

[@georgettewood8894]

Love the screen porch.

[@jimbrown4180]

Another great job daughter like father !!! .thanks again

[@mercse]

You can always put a few thick boards (2x10 or 2x12)across the planter to allow you to step on them rather than the edge of the planter. Having several spaced out across the top of the planter will give you a sturdy platform to work from an not worry about stepping on the plants.

[@kathleenoverton3263]

If you don’t already use them there are tons of reusable zip loc type bags on Amazon instead of the throw aways. There’s so much plastic waste out there. I love your videos. So quiet and peaceful. Thank you for them.

[@danieloliver20]

Great job with the porch, I'm glad ya got the "old man" off his sofa to help you out! 😁🏹 🎯

[@jerryflores1213]

That's great that one day your helping your dad and the next day your helping u that's what family about and love both of your videos great job guys

[@newffee]

You did a great job! Even though you made it challenging for yourself, you got around it. That's all that matters. You're makin me hungry cooking those flat fried sweet potato. I think I'm going to pick some up when i go to the store today. LOL

[@ep1417]

You've become quite the carpenter. Congrats to you. Little suggestion for you when firing the bow. Tilt it to the right a little and cant it. Than point your elbow outward. It will be more stable and give you better accuracy. Give it a try, if it dont work for you no loss, but if it does it will improve your shot. See if you can use your Dads UTV and maybe tug the plant bed out from the porch. You'll just have to straighten up a little when your done.

[@Juliegriffiths1]

Hi Emily. I’ve no idea why I was shocked at the paint colour when you opened the Can. I thought Black. But I’m sure it will be amazing. Great to see another video. The Cabin is looking so nice. But I love the contrast the white gives

[@ArielleViking]

Your screen porch is looking wonderful, great job and I really like your portable 2 burner propane stove for outdoor cooking. 👍

[@duanehenicke6602]

I'm all for living the country life. It's all I've ever known. City or even small town life is not for me. But i do enjoy running water, hot showers, and flipping a switch to keep me warm or cool. And i work my ass off to make sure i have these luxuries. Why so many try so hard to live this way is beyond me. But someone like this could possibly change my thinking. Maybe......

[@MrTbkdunners]

Holy moly that's a flat landscape

[@I_wish_I_knew_something]

Great job!!! Making your papa proud! Keep doing what you are doing and stay healthy.

[@charlessessions7293]

Nice screened porch ! Love the white trim.... :)