Ep.7 So Much Progress at the Off Grid Cabin!!! | Winter is Coming, Cabin Deck, Siding

[@jeffereysampier6139]

Dont let Chris talk you into his ideas ,its your place

[@lisacamp1964]

I like your idea of moving the kitchen to the addition and sleeping bunks where the old kitchen is

[@donnavickery9623]

When you get finished with the renovations, you should build a Bat Box or Bat House close to the cabin or pond. Bats eat thousands of mosquitoes and other bugs.

[@elpegaso]

Kevin, build yourself some bat houses! Really easy and fun to put together, something you and your daughter could do for a fun Halloween episode. It's great for the bats, and excellent for keeping mosquitos down.

[@leighalmond4128]

Plus maybe it will get it out of your eves. You really don't want them nesting in the side of your house and the guano spilling down your house and the smell pee u 😂

[@williambridges6742]

Always nice to have someone come in 3/4 of the way through the build , not helping and give you their ideas. Stick with your plan. My way is Make your plan, build your plan.

[@nicholaschronis2207]

Kevin’s idea is much better haha

[@junebug7363]

You took the words right out of my mouth when I watched this.

[@247btlggr]

Just remembering past videos when someone is cooking or hunting guest come over and always flock to the kitchen area. It makes sense for drop in guest and gathering to have the kitchen in the large room. swap the kitchen to the NEW area and build a cook/prep island. Make the old part all sleeping and gear storage, gun racks, shoe racks, coat hooks and such. move the fire place to the new room and just 12v fan or single duct for heat from the large heat area to the sleep cabin. just my thoughts

[@charlescrisler]

Liking the kitchen / dining / living open concept in the new addition and sleeping in the original cabin. Thanks for all your entertaining content!

[@KatherineWilliams-y4z]

What a treat! I've been waiting all week for this! The funny thing is I found your channel through your brother and now I watch you more than anyone else I follow. 🥰

[@123insometree]

Ye his brother is a loser

[@boots3372]

You don't want to be isolated when cooking, I agree!

[@quogue]

Have to agree, move the kitchen so the addition functions as a great room/kitchen combo. It’s the best use of space even though it’ll be a pain to move. You won’t regret it for the many years that you & yours enjoy a well organized cabin floor plan.

[@teresajames5993]

Your idea is better than Chris’s. Definitely move the kitchen to the big side and move the bathroom door over so you can put in something in the corner. All sleeping in the one side makes sense. As who cares about separate bedrooms in a cabin? Window wall looks great and that big deck will be fab. ❤🎉

[@homeypopem]

Open entertainment area. Kitchen, sofa, dining all in one

[@stevenanderson8212]

The respect for cutting your own lumber is next level! Keep rocking it!

[@chrisduff5619]

Agree. Move the kitchen and the old cabin becomes sleeping quarters.

[@MrLucas1012]

Merrell…. Kevin, I’ve worn Merrell shoes for 30 years and they’ve never failed like your Keen shoes. Your new Merrell’s are what I wear and have worn versions of that shoe for those 30 yrs. They used to be all leather in the 90’s and have changed in like the last 20 and added more man made materials. Still my go to shoe or boots. I’ve got like 6 pairs of Merrell boots and shoes including a pair of Merrell super comp telemark ski boots form that late 90’s era. Good luck with the shoes. Long time viewer of both you and Chris. 😎🎸🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@MimiMcWil]

I agree with moving the kitchen! Makes all kinds of sense to me!

[@monicaagee2716]

Kitchen, in addition will be the best thing you’re right everybody wants to be by the kitchen.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I think so too!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I prefer to have the 'family' sit around a dining table rather than have a miscellany of furniture stuffed into the space.

[@mikewood8680]

Kevin… your idea with the kitchen is bang on. Shift the back door like you mentioned and it will look exactly like what’s in your head 😉

[@ggrey01]

Definitely move the kitchen into the addition. Make the social areas all in one area. The current kitchen would make a great additional sleeping area.

[@joelkooienga87]

Merrell shoes are all I wear. Iv had very good luck with durability and comfort.

[@dharmaslife]

Like your idea. Make the smaller room the sleeping space. Move the door so you have a corner of doors. Yayyyy for indoor wash room 😊 Also another vote for Merrells❤

[@chandrasutton4669]

Yep, kitchen in the community room!!!😊🎉❤ Whoot Whoot 😊😅😂

[@kjwinkler1973]

If I needed to survive for 3 weeks on nuts, berries, and a road kill fox, there is no question who's advice I would take.... And it's Chris's. That being said, listening to that knucklehead about building design would clearly be a mistake! You guys are great and remind me to spend more time with my brother. Great content. Thanks!

[@DaSarcasticNorthernman]

You've outdone yourself again, Kevin! I've rednecked hockey pucks for truck lift kit in my misspent youth, but never for stand-offs for a deck! 🤔 Awesome out-of-da box thinking!

[@ryangrissom3532]

I was doing what I was supposed to while I watched your video and it finished before I finished my laundry

[@TheHobbyNerd]

So being a fish guy. Maybe the solution to your water tank freezing problem could be solved by a solar pond heater/deicer. You may have to DIY some of it. I do like the idea of moving the kitchen to the open concept room as well. I see what Bro is saying having separate sleep rooms as well.

[@kevinharding2099]

Consolidate the plumbing is you want to keep the water from freezing. That means moving the kitchen.

[@andreewert1925]

That long window panel looks great...old garage doors are a great resource

[@corvuschromatic_G-69]

Kevin just move the D A N M door over ❕❕❕ You're absolutely RIGHT about the kitchen ❕ It belongs exactly where you said it should be ❗❗❗

[@jjj32801]

Love how you recycle instead of the easy buy new, which is expensive.

[@Yamahadipper8]

I like the idea of moving the kitchen

[@robertsmith4150]

You're always a joy to watch working on your projects. To see your property grow with all structures you build. I'm always looking forward to the next one. A younger helper wouldn't be a bad idea, though, if someone is truly interested in learning and being a good fit with your existing group.

[@jamescotter6114]

Blessed is the man who does what he loves for a living.

[@kingrafa3938]

It's coming along together Kevin

[@JohnKane-mt6qq]

You make all this look easy, but man you’re good, pleasure to watch, can’t wait for finished product ❤

[@Rob-Eckert]

Merrell is my shoe of choice.

[@Sadikel]

This channel is fixing my attention span, I swear I can rarely sit down and watch a 1 hour anything nowadays but this is fun!

[@SouthpawDavey]

I only buy Merrells now. Had done pair 2 and a half years the sole is just starting to come off the toe. Also they are very comfortable compared to any others i have had.

[@robertsmith4150]

You could probably use the claper for your lights at night.

[@sueyates3555]

Thanks so much for bringing us along on your build Kevin. Always love watching your channel you bring humor and a lot of learning how to do things yourself instead of hiring it out and saving money. Take care.

[@cheryesido364]

I think the bigger the deck the better. Good job.

[@jordantrottier3882]

That 14" electric Husky chainsaw is mint. I was super skeptical at first, but honestly unless I am cutting something over a foot in diameter. She is my go too saw. Quiet. It does not make you smell like gas. It ALWAYS starts the first time. No yanking! Mint bud. What a beauty.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I'm a pretty big fan of that electric saw.

[@Wildwood975]

I didn’t realize that there were that many hockey pucks in the entire world! Geesh! You must’ve had 10 or 12 of them!

[@ModernSelfReliance]

They give you one a month here in Canada.

[@JennyMack]

I agree, move the kitchen. You don't want kitchen smells going upstairs to where you sleep.

[@lucymorgan8859]

Why not? I love the smell of yummy food cooking...wakes me up for breakfast! It seems to me, that most of the time food is being prepared, the guests are up, milling around, waiting to eat, and hanging out... they dont usually go to bed until afterward...Plus, that cabin is so small, you'll be able to smell the food no matter where they put the kitchen.

[@roywing3287]

Merrell is the way to go Kevin 💯

[@ScotchWhiskey864]

At the rate you're going you'll be renting out a full Camp Reliance at retirement and they'll tell campfire stories of old man Kevin swearing in the woods at midnight on a full moon... Awesome build as usual!

[@olyman63]

I Have Merrell's also love them

[@budude2]

You should make a bunch of bat houses with all the cutoffs.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I was thinking bird houses and bat houses.

[@loriheller2500]

I love that idea

[@michaelpurdy1116]

Kev, I just watched a video with the same mill as you. This guy attached a piece of flexible weeping tube to the dust exhaust. It resulted in a nice neat pile of sawdust, instead of it blowing all over the place.

[@JessieHenry-n3h]

Hey Kevin Love you build so far looking great I agree move your door over to the bathroom one stud and put a pocket door

[@marilynharlow8720]

Currently I’m wearing Merrill, bought them in July of this year, a walking shoe because I walk a lot. I am of average weight for my height however I’m a heavy walker. Now I’m going to observe how long they last. They are in good shape now. Love your videos

[@suecoatham5168]

Love the pucks, love to watch your ideas come to life!

[@Optimus_Maxamus]

I love your attitude and your spirit. You always seem so happy when you're talking and discussing your projects. I can't wait to see where the future takes you. Thank you for taking us along with you on your builds. Ps. To open your banana's easier, twist the bottow tip like a soda cap and pull down. 😊

[@jeepssnow9506]

Appreciate your brother Chris’s input. But-I like your idea of moving the kitchen to the new addition, and putting that door near exit/bathroom door on the right side of the build. Keeps the dead spaces together, leaves more 🤗continuous wall for kitchen appliances & prep areas. 🙏

[@stevenfaber3896]

every kitchen sink needs a window. Take the sink side and move it to angle so your back is to the door in the current window location, door will open to the washroom door side, so you can see the nice view out the front windows from this episode. Move the other side of the kitchen to behind the door to make your area work triangle. you can add the fridge on as a nice anchor point in the middle of the room facing inward towards the window also so it throws light around, and you get a cool spot for stickers along the whole side. Then, pull out couch and a few scattered chairs with the old school square cushions so they can double as kid bedding in a u shape surrounding the stove on the far wall, so it heats up the coldest air first coming from that outside wall, and you should be able to just keep the door open during use and have a nice airflow through the whole space. Since you aren't planning on having a door off the addition in the front (for now), a very easy solution is just to have a mudroom/office for the original kitchen space, with all the hanging TWB wanted, and then additional bedding is brought in when needed and that is the additional sleeping quarters. Might I also suggest hammocks with sleeping bags and just have crosshatched hooks at different heights, etc.

[@SteveK6470]

Love you channel! Kitchen and nice sized sitting area in the new addition and multiple sleeping spots in original cabin. You can also have sleeper sofa for extra guests in new addition. Decent size flat screen TV running off the battery bank for some entertainment.

[@JoseSalazar-dm8bc]

“ A lot of Irons in the fire 🔥 “

[@evalynchuran8684]

That's what I should do on the front of my cabin. I love this idea.

[@feckjr]

Really good video Kevin! The way you used the hockey pucks, very cool man, thinking out of the box! Man, you do go through some shoes! I thought Keens were pretty good as are Merrial's. I have tried both. I actually prefer Skechers Relaxed fit Air-cooled Memory foam and waterproof boots. They go above your ankle and take a lot of abuse, I think. They seem to last a long time and wear well. Although you do quite a bit more than I did by far. A pair lasted about 3 years doing outside work, my tractor things like that. I like how big the deck looks and the cabin is starting to look good, taking shape. Looks like you got a lot of garage doors, sure you will use those! Really good job on the windows man. I learn a lot watching what you do! I think the plans you have sound good for the cabin. I see Chris's side but having the area for sleeping is a good idea and the kitchen and social area in the new part your building staying with the plan you have for the washroom and keeping the water warm and not freezing! Look forward to your next video. Take care.

[@paulsavage33]

always great to watch your projects evolve i think moving things and adding a bathroom is a great idea

[@WorldWideWillem-360]

Favorite shoes: Still own three pair of german Meindl's for more serious hiking. The oldest are 35 years old and still going strong. Then IMHO you can't go wrong with Timberland boots, also lasting decades. Three years ago I bought another pair of Merrell's and like them a lot. Use them daily, so couple of months ago I went to the store to see I could buy another pair of the same model. The guy goes to the back and returns with the message "I've only two pairs left, one size 7 and the other 9.5". Lucky me, because my old ones were also size 9.5 !! I bought that pair without even fitting them :-).

[@oliverpretorius4691]

MERRELL ALL THE WAY

[@dmtnw4480]

If table is on wheels you can move it more into kitchen area and have more room in the congregating area to get more room to move around, and like having sleeping area separate from kitchen/ living room area

[@JCK0711]

love the sound of the nail gun echoing through the woods and smell of fresh cut lumber.

[@jvan6360]

Love watching your channel! Make the bunks collapsible. If you have a gathering there, you might want to fold them up and put a folding table and chairs in there, for more seating or work area.

[@dawnkangas2968]

This cabin is coming along pretty well it looks absolutely amazing awesome job the food looked delicious

[@grannykimmy]

Good feedback! Kitchen is my gathering place too. Good luck ❤

[@halinawiecek2297]

Kevin good job, look great take care.

[@thefrankmoose]

Love this build

[@KaWouter_]

Can never go wrong with a good pair of redwings.

[@Gopherdave1]

Redwings were the most uncomfortable shoes I ever had, Merrill's are cushy and less fatigue.

[@brianogden9076]

Merrell is good. I've had many 5 years

[@kafkaian]

Great job! Here in the UK, rounded off timber is definitely for the health & safety brigade re splinters.

[@MommaM-D]

If it is right for you then it's right

[@jaymeswheeler]

I wish we gotten to see the forking action around the windows. But it's hard without Don and being your own one man build and camera crew. Move the door to the bathroom 16 inches to the right, that wall is just pretend. put the sink in the corner to keep all your plumbing near the ground tank. I like the split kitchen on either side of the door to the original cabin a lot of wall cabinet storage over and under that counter A family weekend, guest house that is becoming a beautiful home

[@Brett_Grainger]

Some Jim Green African rangers will last you more then a few years! Really enjoy my pair just have to take care of them! Kitchen in the addition move the doorway for bathroom over bunks in old cabin leave the window to allow some heat to flow into the old part Have a island with seating and prep area Pull out couch for over flow Could also wall off a section in the old cabin to have more privacy/division between sleeping areas! Good luck

[@sheilam4964]

Thx for filming this and sharing it with us.

[@stephenhorbatiuk2811]

Having a plan before you start, goes a long way. It also lessens mistakes and costs. Cheers

[@shawnfromportland]

you get soo much done, amazing

[@SJC49]

That’s going to be one sturdy deck!😍🇨🇦

[@SurvivalSkills93]

I love your videos and especially the jobs you do in the forest . I'm also building a shelter for survival and learning a lot from you.

[@stacysgarage9208]

The best shoes/ boots I have ever bought is Dan post last two years everyday wear and hold up threw the farm and mechanic work

[@adaleoneal]

You have plenty of separate buildings for those who require private sleeping quarters. I say make the new addition the lodge room or call it the public space, ie, kitchen, dining, living, bathroom/washroom. make the other old cabin area sleeping and a desk for journal writing, phones, etc. Just an opinion from someone who spends alot of time with large groups of people for a over a week.

[@michaeldove720]

Definitely for the soft hands

[@roberthoogkamp8639]

I have the exact same thing happen with my Keen sandals with the soles coming off. I do the same thing as you but I use that GOOP you get from Canadian Tire. Goop seems to work great and keeps the soles attached. The addition looks great !!

[@delandbrooks3291]

Put the kitchen on the back wall of the new space. Then the shared wall will have the water service in it. Or move the door to the center and put the kitchen backed to the interior wall. If you're removing the siding between the two areas install a vent so that heat can travel.

[@bhavens9149]

Peninsula or island, whatever your preference to make enough room for cooking, and make it wide enough for the room side to have stools for eating at the counter. can still have a table and chairs for dining, but that wide counter is great for many working uses. also lets you ad things like a dishwasher or under cabinet fridge, extra storage, etc. trust me, very good idea. soap stone top if you can scrounge it.

[@Huzzahgamers_inc]

I think the Kitchen in the large room and keep the original cabin the sleep quarters. Make the big room a hangout area with the kitchen and living room. I like the moving the door idea also.

[@brycestanhope2258]

I agree with your idea for the interior

[@jeffthompson2218]

Redwing shoes, had some Irish setter boots for like 6+ years and they just now need new soles. Wore them every day and hunted and hiked in them. Waterproof and extra insolated. Just need soles from being worn down. No deamination or anything.

[@forthwithtx5852]

Chris does a really nice job of editing. I’ve noticed for quite some time, but just wanted to point that out.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

He certainly does.

[@piconano]

Very nice.

[@Bettinbig7024]

Cheers fam!

[@JCK0711]

After you set all of your posts drill a hole on an angle into the post that goes from above to below grade that almost goes to the bottom of the post. Every so often pour some used motor oil in the hole and it will be soaked up by the wood over time. Old fashioed PT.

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

some kind of all terrain running gear to ferry boards from your mill? Shoe Goop is very good at repair. It is basically polyurethane glue. Make a walk in smoke shack with some of those door panels?

[@genewileyopa]

looking good. I like your ideas.

[@katrinahampton5006]

Taking about shoes I’ve always found LLBean shoes hold up the best for me. I’m not sure about the kind of wear that you do but for hiking, camping out door use period I’ve found their shoes to do the job. I love watching your videos. I look forward to Saturday thanks for the great videos.

[@carlbeach8366]

Great job ! Love it.

[@marieouellet8946]

Work shoes with steel toes are built foor safety, the good ones have foot supportgs, and the materials are tough and resistant to weather, oil, and chemicals.The ankle height boots also have ankle supports too. They're a little more expensive than the work shoes without the steel toes but well worth that investment.

[@frankensteinracing3520]

You got the long summer and down here in Australia we are having a long spring. Quite a rare thing where I live to really have a spring it usually just goes straight from winter to summer heat and afternoon storms

[@jeronethompson1059]

Looking good Kevin 👍👍, I like that American Picker shirt you had on. 😅😅

[@giftedbyGod777]

I like the idea Chris had with yhe rally kitchen so much better

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Good morning from Minnesota USA! Good episode