Ep 2: Finishing The Cabin Foundation | Building Our Homestead

Can we get the cabin floor done in a week of work?
Survey says, not quite! We were so close to finishing the cabin floor this week but a few minor things got in the way of getting all the plywood down. Fear not, we are still majorly ahead on this cabin build. We honestly did not think we would be this far along until May at least. We did not think we would be starting in March at all. There is nothing but gratitude on the homestead this week as we continue to work away on our future home.
We also received our final delivery from Timberline Sawmill; the windows, doors, and roof metal! We are so excited that ALL of our cabin materials are on the property. Nothing will stop us from building now.
As always, there are a lot of other projects happening in the background of the build and I like to try and share a bit about those as we go. Becca got the burn barrel ready for the endless scrap wood we will be accumulating and for the umpteenth time we organized the active scrap wood pile and conex for the windows to come in. It definitely won’t be the last time that happens.
We are moving at an amazing pace but we do take days off here and there to avoid burnout! We did a town trip on Thursday for some dentist appointments and always take off Sundays. This week we will be heading back on Saturday to wrap up the post hole gravel and prep to get the rest of the plywood down on the floor first thing Monday.
Then we will be working on setting logs!!! In APRIL! It will probably take a little time and a few calls to the sawmill to figure out the kit itself and make sure we know what is going where. But we are incredibly excited to be working this far into the project so early on.
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[@RandyYount]

Henry has become such a good sleeper amidst all the chaos. He is growing so fast seems like just yesterday that he was born. I love the progress you all are making on the cabin.

[@ruthfraser7907]

Hi from the UK. You are an incredible couple and your baby is gorgeous ! The start of the cabin is very exciting and I will continue to watch its progress. Well done both of you xx

[@lindahill9215]

Keep up the good work. Grandma I'm sure loves watching your little guy.😊

[@belindaroberts3090]

I'm so glad you were able to save your dog

[@wg146]

Line the front inside of toilet hole with metal to keep water from leaking through.

[@beccanlevisalaska]

We did! 😀

[@wg146]

Should have known you had already done that. I envy you all the life you’ve chosen. Can’t wait to see each new video. You are blessed!

[@sandrawhitehouse3998]

Love watching you work so hard. It will be fantastic when you have finished. Your baby Henry is gorgeous and so cuddly ❤ 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@reneeo521]

Henry is growing so fast ❤. Looking forward to seeing y’all get the cabin built ❤

[@glengillis7775]

Well done. Good to have the" DAD HELP". Getter done. maybe spread out some of that gravel to help get around

[@bertgriffin3624]

That's how you raise them. Get them out there and experience what your doing. Good job .

[@richardlechtrecker9083]

Henry ,looks right at home sitting on his daddy’s lap on the tractor…cabin coming along swiftly..so happy fir you all

[@larrywhite6895]

Up outta the Mud and Snow~~~~Carry On !!!

[@cathyjones3403]

You guys are rocking the build 👏👏👏👏👏. Awesome video and thank the Lord you have grandma and grandpa to help❤

[@jonperry9979]

Your hard work is showing little by little your making big strides.be positive. You’ll be framed in before you no it..

[@sgrvtl7183]

You Two are doing a great progress on the cabin build‼ I enjoy the videos very much❗ Levi's Dad is a gem to help out 👌💯

[@grumpypipkin]

Looking good. Henry is growing fast!

[@gailbrault9251]

Kids, your hard work is paying off. Good job, by all!

[@GhostPepperMeg]

💯. I’m tots impressed. I wouldn’t even know how to do 1/100 of what they’re doing. Do you need to have a CO and everything to build a cabin there , Becca?

[@beccanlevisalaska]

We don't need permits as far out as we are. 😀

[@GhostPepperMeg]

@@beccanlevisalaskahaha. That’s awesome!

[@gloriamanning6787]

Wow that’s going so fast. Henry is growing up so fast.

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Thanks for your great family videos! God bless!

[@LittleMo777.]

Henry is getting so big and he is so good!😊❤

[@debbiemiller7342]

Moving right along! Great job!

[@robertlane3513]

Levi you should insulate your floor before you get all the plywood down, and maybe try to get some small gauge wire mesh to hole the insulation up in place and it will help to keep varmint out of the insulation.

[@beccanlevisalaska]

We're going to wait to insulate until the roof is on because of all the rain we'll inevitably be getting. We'd rather crawl around under the floor over the insulation getting wet!

[@susanfrens8837]

#1 just wondering why the floor joists are so close #2 put the silver moisture barrier down in between the joists (you have the ledges) then insulate, then plywood. Done. No need to crawl underneath later. No critters either

[@JackieKing-k7e]

Henry is getting so big

[@RobinJones-ow9oz]

Henry is getting so big. The cabin is coming along really good.

[@chriswright.t3phase857]

Looks amazing. You three are such hard workers.

[@davidhindy]

This pause is at approx. 30:15 is to say that rounded rock ur digging up and putting in the post holes more then likely has GOLD in it. Now back to the show

[@roseannejacquette9347]

I don’t know if I said this before , if not I meant to. It is good to see someone that moved to Alaska that has skills. BOTH OF YOU. Henry is growing so fast. I enjoy your videos. It must be nice to❤have family to support you.

[@wahnitafinnegan4410]

You are all just working away very impressive. Really enjoy seeing your progress.

[@lauraquigley6403]

Good job! Henry is the cutest!🙏🙏🙏

[@phuongvo3051]

Those cabinets on your container looks great , it’ll help you. ❤❤

[@dcranch4820]

Curious on what your plan for insulating the floor and how you plan to keep rodents out of your insulated floor? Looking good. Will be nice to have all the floor done before mud season! I built my log home from a kit 30 years ago. I used OSB board on my floor. If I had it to do over I would of had a tarp large enough to cover the floor to protect it from rain. It ended up getting rained on a few times and that caused the OSB to swell. It caused some problems when flooring was installed. As soon as we got the logs up, roof installed and window in we moved in. It took nearly 10 years to complete. We did 95% of the work ourselves. Built the entire home with out a mortgage. We bought materials and furnishings a little at a time to stay out of debt. It was a pain doing it that way but was worth it in the long run. Wishing you guys the best of luck and a blessed happy life!!!

[@beccanlevisalaska]

We plan on doing r30 in the floor and we will do some sealed osb on the underside after we finish with electrical and plumbing. We have some large tarps that we plan to use if needed but for now we have sealed the osb with some discounted deck sealant from home depot.

[@GhostPepperMeg]

I missed the cabinets going up in the connex 🤷🏼‍♀️. They look good Becca

[@JulieCrawford-l8r]

So good to see you making progress!

[@CatheyJenkins]

Got a lot done 👍 well done 👏 xx❤❤❤

[@joannabowers1358]

Wow! It’s coming along great! Good job.

[@oscartheg6674]

Harvest gravel from your own property right on guys way to be frugal you two are hard workers 👍❄️

[@jewels7832]

How exciting for you guys! The cabin is coming to life 😅 Becca I am so glad you found Gus & that he wasn't hurt! Henry looks like he is getting so big already 😊

[@estellaknox9285]

Looking good

[@robertlane3513]

Becca you can buy camping toilet paper that decomposes and you can put garden lime in your outhouse which does great at getting rid of crap, i built my out house in 97 and it has been used a large amount and it is still doing good. and i used lime in mine. Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada

[@patriciamontague6035]

You did great 👍Hi from Colorado Springs 😀

[@mariezafonte6473]

Great job today. You are making progress quickly. Henry is such a good baby, letting you work while carrying him. It's nice that you have Grandma to help out. And Grandpa to do the build. Can't wait to see what you do next. Enjoy your Sunday.

[@marinelaroman5672]

Henry is too cute for words! How exiting to watch the cabin come to life. Can’t wait for the next video. Have a great weekend, thanks for sharing.

[@annregan5330]

Loved the video Becks your home is coming on you all are very hard working.but Henry steals the show he is lovely and thriving so well I wish you and Levi all the best take care as the grandparents 👍👍👍❤🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@bethsmith9605]

Cabin is looking good. Becca, Henry is a big boy--- you have a lot of strength to carry him & work. Whew it makes me tired watching

[@Shamustodd1]

AWESOME! You guys are doing great! Seriously, you are getting a good jump on it while there are no bugs. Nobody looking foreword to building a cabin during fly and mosquito season.

[@UrabanRVlife]

I am so glad Gus was ok. And you guys are doing so awesome on your build! Can't wait to see the rest of it..

[@susangotchy2887]

WOW that's awesome at this rate your cabin will be done before you know it. Henry is so adorable his getting big.

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Henry gets to plow snow :) I love Becca's gravel truck just like a kid with a new toy ! Great job guys it's coming along nicely "

[@AlaskanFreedom]

You two are killing it with an early start. Awesome!!

[@djecminek]

Henry is so cute!

[@bettyharper2214]

👍♥️

[@lakesideof.grateful]

Great job guys! Your both doing so good, you will be in the cabin in no time !!

[@chezj4]

How exciting!!

[@janemay8721]

Making progress! You guys are doing an awesome job.

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Great progress on the house keep with this speed and you will be by July.

[@Mericel1]

I look forward to your videos. Really nice progress ❤

[@ourmainelife455]

You’re making amazing progress. Love following your journey. What’s up with the days and dates? 😂 Don’t match up in 2024 😂.

[@beccanlevisalaska]

Oops 🤣

[@ourmainelife455]

@@beccanlevisalaska lol

[@DavidClark-t9e]

Looking Good !!! Nice

[@adelbertlundberg7411]

Looking good. Next you will be building walls.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

Not sure why your toilet paper won't decompose along with the poop. I grew up with an outdoor dunny in a family of 9 and we used TP in it without any problems. The Tp breaks down faster than the poop in fact. Just use proper TP ..... NOT paper towel.

[@marlysjcollins8775]

PTL that tree didn’t fall ON you and Henry!

[@deborahmcsweeney3349]

Y'all are doing great! ❤ It will be beautiful!!

[@conniewright8080]

Your Puppy came by & touch my nose....HeHe

[@markmacduff4630]

How's baby, keep going ahead 💓

[@beccanlevisalaska]

Growing like a weed. ❤️

[@sharonyonker4688]

Just was wondering why you have 2 log cabins and you are building another?? Also 1 looks bigger than the other but it looks like you are living in the smaller one???

[@beccanlevisalaska]

The log cabin we live in now is actually Levi's parents guest cabin! They live in the bigger one and are gracious enough to let us live in the little one while we build at our property down the road! 😀

[@williamschmierer1801]

Wouldn’t concrete footings hold up a lot longer then wood

[@mortenmyhrmoen7592]

🇳🇴👍👍👌

[@daniellecampagna3609]

Wondering where you got your kit from?

[@beccanlevisalaska]

Timberline Sawmill in Palmer, AK! We are doing a DIY kit from them but they also put them together for extra.

[@daniellecampagna3609]

@@beccanlevisalaska Thanks Becca!

[@GhostPepperMeg]

Do you have PO Becca? I wanted to send something very small but could be helpful. I have been growing my own flowers and vegetables since Covid began and I wanted to send a few seeds from the ones I have found to harvest the best. I happened to start talking to a woman at Home Depot and she told me where to get the best seeds. Since that year- this is the third year w these seeds- way better. The first 2 summers crap w bad seeds

[@beccanlevisalaska]

We do! It's PO Box 13050 Trapper Creek, AK 99683. We love trying all the seeds!! 😍🥰

[@GhostPepperMeg]

@@beccanlevisalaskaI sent out this morning. It’s just a few of the brand I order from online th at I have extra of (this is the brand the lady on line at Home Depot 2 years ago told me about- more expensive but well worth it. Buy them all online) and a few extra of just boring ones I picked up at Home Depot. I don’t love the brands they carry. Wonder how long mail will take to get from NY to Alaska lol! Hopefully you get them without any issues. USPS is so slow and bad lately.

[@GhostPepperMeg]

@@beccanlevisalaskaobvy the climate and other factors may not lead to a fruitful harves, t being most plants grow specific to region but i figure what the heck, you may as well try them. ALSO ANY HELPFUL HINTS I’d love to have from you!!! I just started during covid so I have not sorted it all out yet. Far from it

[@scotts1703]

Why do you call snowmobiles. Snow machines seems to be an Alaskan thing

[@beccanlevisalaska]

Some people here call them snow gos! But snowmachine is the most common term here. 😁

[@marthalikens482]

You can purchase biodegradable toilet paper!

[@chezj4]

How far will you be from your cabin you’re staying in now?

[@beccanlevisalaska]

About 5 miles give or take!

[@chezj4]

That is great!

[@suchoi61]

Girls allways took too much

[@harlanmclain1719]

Toilet paper biodegradable ? 📜 Paper 🗞️ made from wood may want to look in to what ur use in but dont. Think that it would be worth the smell but I stick with it rotten in the 🕳️ hole