Frosty Deadline: Finishing My Cabin Before Winter Strikes - Offgrid Cabin Build

[@melaniemiller3351]

Build some wooden storage boxes an protect stuff. Yea I know some eat thru wood but it would take awhile.

[@2000JTech]

Haha died at the use of the Dodge Caravan tail pipe! 😂. Heart was in the right place!

[@coltwood5125]

Hey Good video once again....my stress level will go down when you get the front windows in... hopefully before winter..👍👍😎

[@rmcrae62]

1. The solar array is exactly what I need. 2. The colour of the door is fantastic!!

[@chriscapaccio3463]

Holy Woodness Freezemybutoffness baby!!!!! I am amazed how the mountains have snow already but that is nothing for the crazy Canadian. That door looks amazing brother and you still got things done considering all the road blocks you encountered. It is time to take care of the rodents buddy or you will have troubles every time you come to work. Go get em killer! lol Thanks for bringing us with you on the journey. Keep getting after it.

[@MrKnotWright]

We shall mark this day on the Calendar's of Time as Roof Completion Day!! Wooo Hoooo. Congrats. 2 things, bring hose splices and clamps next trip up, and bring a metal box to store the charging cables and extension cords in . Oh and put on the wishlist the heated gloves, socks and coat :-D

[@sarafina03]

I’ve been watching your videos since your semi professional cabin build 4 years ago. It’s so great to see how much the channel has grown since that time. Well deserved 👏 I’m happy for you and I hope it keeps growing. I’m sure it will.

[@TheGreatRandom]

Zip tape that air hose and board up the big openings.

[@rogerkiser5890]

Hey buddy. You can buy a brass double male repair fitting and use small hose clamps to repair that air hose. Sorry, but my heart isn’t as big as yours, I would rid my cabin of those little guys once and for all! Keep up the good work man. Can’t wait to see those big windows installed!

[@diyanddone]

Or flashing tape wrapped around as a quick patch?

[@dcranch4820]

Those cables that connect your solar panels will make a nice snack for Dukie and the rest of the rodents! I love animals also but have no place for destructive rodents!

[@TheGreatRandom]

The intro will keep you warm bro ❤

[@johngrimble3050]

One wall left, then you're dried in 💪

[@TheGreatRandom]

This episode reminds me of something my wife always asked. “Are you starting another project before closing up the cabin?” 😂😂😂 You’re so close!

[@septembermorgen1690]

The stained door looks now like a church door, see the huge cross in the upper half 😮

[@SuburbanSanctuary]

Week by week brother, you're getting there. Keep it up, you're my Saturday morning pep talk.

[@joankline343]

Good morning Graham! The siding and door looks really nice on your cabin. Everything is falling into place. I hope that you'll be able to get the windows in soon. Oh yeah, pets are nice but not one's that destroy your property 😂😮😉 Hope you get to feeling better soon. 🙏

[@patrickmoore1602]

Mr Goodness, of all the KZbin channels I follow You have the best intro music! Thanks Normally I skip But yours I don’t!!

[@tish-z3s]

Always great to see progress on the cabin! I am curious as to why you just don't cover the front windows with tyvek or bring some plastic to cover them until you can get the windows in?!

[@janlint7434]

Loved ❤ the rodent stories! You, my friend are tender hearted, which can be a blessing and a curse. ❤❤

[@annelieslee8722]

You truly have the best intro!!! 😊

[@ronwebb64]

You need to close up those large window openings with a couple of layers of shelter wrap or if you have some scrap plywood use that. Keep your hoses and cords in some containers to protect them from mice and squirrels. The more stuff you leave out the costlier it gets.

[@RosrShafer]

Love your channel, hope you feel better soon

[@frankensteinracing3520]

Like the dark colour of the door. Solar panels will come in handy. As for the cables some split conduit and spray with some type of ammonia spray that tends to deter critters from chewing them.

[@rjm5455]

how about trying to cover the hole in your hose with some tape to stop the air from leaking out try this until you can replace it

[@Ausfest]

Place looks great!

[@TheGreatRandom]

Great episode - keep getting after it! 😤

[@afterdinnermint1760]

Rodent lover means over the top mouse proofing the cabin and probably some catch and release traps.

[@One_Crazy_Dog_Mum]

Graeme, 1stly if you called it a toque in Australia people would think you’ve been smoking something 😂we call it a beanie, 2nd glad you went to the gp (take it from me, don’t forget your puffer), the door stain looks schmicko 👌 & finally board up the openings until you can get the windows in to keep the critters & weather out. cheers mate, stay epic 🫶🏻 Shell 🇦🇺

[@mjo326]

You're going to have a very nice cabin when finished.

[@jaynemar1]

Duct tape the heck out of that air line! Duct Tape is the Miracle Worker!

[@heidibarlow6687]

Love the door❤

[@SeanHodgins]

Cool solar setup! And the door looks great.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Thanks man, gotta get the last windows up!

[@FLYNRYAN1978]

I like the door color!

[@davet.4945]

How about some steel conduit to run your vulnerable wires through? A handy tip for temporarily plugging holes on lines and hoses? A simple squishy ear plug and a hose clamp! Works like a charm!

[@northernoutlier]

That tailpipe story was to much haha. That door looks spot on. Nice work.

[@richie9005]

Door looks good

[@Tyrese37]

great job on the cabin.

[@Jordy-ten-Berge]

Graham it's time for the windows 😂 good to see the bad stuff not getting to you! Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@chrishaug]

You need to cover up all the Windows etc with plastic before the snow comes! And it Will stop the rodens 😂

[@area51ray]

Oh Graham, I love watching your channel pal but as a former painter, that splotchy door is going to haunt me now.. Wood conditioner is key before staining interior wood trim and doors to make the color even. Its got me curious as to how you plan on finishing the trim on your doors and windows, I would now recommend painting the interior trim. If you stain them it may clash with the door now. Trim will be way more splotchy without conditioner unfortunately. Glad to see you continuing to get after it pal, keep up the good work!

[@r2droidbuilder147]

Great work, Graham! Even with a chewed air line. That fire could be a relaxation video just watching it burn! 🔥

[@ScottikiSmith]

Get a metal gang box with no openings, so you can keep all items in it when not at cabin. It would provide security and could be good solution against critter damage

[@kearnsey64]

He who chops his own wood is twice warmed!😅

[@jonathanblackman3046]

Looking great!!! Love the door. Yes, run the cables for the solar array in some kind of protective conduit from rodents.

[@philkerr4548]

Where is the woodstove?

[@shortsweettoo]

Any self respecting Canadian would have had Duct Tape on hand.... just ask Red Green! But at least you remembered the toque. 🙂. Another great video.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

You’re right. Red Green would be disappointed

[@willardsisson7065]

Mice have a very strong sense of smell and are often repelled by very strong odors like cinnamon, vinegar, dryer sheets, clove oil, peppermint, tea bags, and cayenne pepper. I decided to try diluting peppermint oil in a spray bottle and misting it around my feed room and tack room. I was honestly shocked at how well it worked at keeping mice away. I went from occasionally finding mice droppings to none within 48 hours.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Yea I’ve been using peppermint oil but maybe not enough!

[@rayschurr9337]

Door looks good, but add a second coat and then poly only after 3 days of drying. If you ever get a warm front...lol Glad to see you not stopping. Remember thank the good Lord for all He has done for you. Enjoy your opportunity. Blessings!

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Thank you for the reminder! God is good!

[@danielhughes9556]

I have a strange love for rodents too. I had around 6 or 7 hamsters. They all met their untimely demise to my pet poodle. I also had 4 ferrets. 1 of which developed a huge tumor too. We put him down in a more "humane" way though. Word of advice. Get a "gang" box for your equipment. Helps keep duke and his homies from screwing up your stuff. Especially if you plan to build more cabins.

[@canajian]

Good mornin 🖐😎👍

[@Menji_x]

that was a sick music transition from the beginning music to your normal intro!

[@guyina4x499]

My brother and I had many hamsters in our youth. We had many sets of babies and it's amazing how many are born with defects. I'm 56 years old and still think about getting another. I'd really like a capybara.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Ohhhh the BIG Hampster! That’s awesome would be sweet!

[@davidperry6716]

That door looks great! 👊🏻 It will pop when the siding gets painted darker. That solar tracker looks cool. We have a roof array for our house but that would be a cool add especially for the winter months production.

[@dianamazzullo9065]

Love the door. I hope you can get the critter situation under control. I too have a soft spot for cute rodents, scared of them a little but that’s how I roll 🤷‍♀️

[@BurnoutX23]

Did the solar panel mount require to be exact (noticed the N,S,E,W designations)? I noticed it was off center/misaligned on the wooden "platform" but was that bc it needed to be on a true direction. I figured it had to be intentionally off center from the base, based on your attention to detail with the rest of this build. Love it and look forward to what you come up with for the window transport 🤘🏻

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Yes good eye! I rotated it ever so slightly to be more south facing then the screws would all be on wood instead of in the other screws if that makes sense.

[@Gypsygurl2024]

Gday from aus 💜🦘 Love the door stain! Definitely wasn't Duke she's an angel and would never get upto such shenanigans 😂

[@bernhardschmidt1814]

Klasse, die Wasserpumpenzange(der Franzose,wie er bei uns heißt) erspart den Mechaniker. Um mich an einen vollower anzuhängen,geh ich davon aus,daß die Kirchenfenster heuer nicht mehr kommen,mach mit Plastikfolie dicht. Dann kannst wenigstens die Sonnenkollektoren testen. Am Schlauch vom Kompressor reicht Panzertabe. Die Leitungen von den Kollektoren nich mit Plastikkabelkanäle verkleiden sondern mit Edelstahlkanälen. Ist etwas teuer aber Mäuse tun sich schwerer beim durchbeisen. Dir und der Familie einen friedlichen 1.Advend L. G.Bernhard Schmidt Nürnberg

[@MinnesotaMegOffGrid]

Don't forget to stain the edge of the door that has the hinges.

[@raymondhomolka]

Handshake

[@bmwloco]

Rodents - anywhere but in the house. You have to draw a line....

[@criticalevent]

A gutter shop can probably bend you up some nice metal black gutters, way better than the plastic, also I see USA Home Depot has aluminum available because it doesn't suck like the Canadian one does. And this is your weekly reminder to buy a drill tether.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Drill tether drill tether drill tether!!!!

[@johnbrzenksforearm8295]

We call those knit hats toboggan or beanie in my area. Everywhere else I've gone I was told a toboggan was a sled but I grew up calling them a sleigh.

[@djt8518]

We called them boggans

[@WoodnessGoodness]

😅🤣😅never heard of that!

[@ProjectHomesteadusa]

Always great to watch, who makes your coat?

[@cnerup]

At least cover the window holes with plastic.... Then you can love rodents while they live outside...

[@g.thomas-zx7sb]

Lol...great point

[@bmwloco]

We did our condo on the lake with dark doors like that; some think it is Mahogany...nope. Pine with dark stain.

[@michalaugustin8122]

3:15 it doesnt suck....it blows :D :D

[@stevewalters4565]

You have 2 large openings in your cabin. I don’t know how you can accuse any animal species. It could be several things (weasel, canine,feline families) just to name a few. Close it up. You’re doing great. If you can’t close it in build a small temporary closet in a corner. Store your electronics and other items that a weather sensitive. You’re doing great these are just suggestions. Keep on Truckin!😎🇺🇸

[@WoodnessGoodness]

❤️❤️❤️🪓🪓🪓🔨🔨🔨

[@raygiannamore]

Snow in Virginia but none here in Connecticut. Yikes.

[@jimspinelli5166]

You are a better man than me, I would have put some duct tape on the hole and tried to install siding. You might be able to patch the hole, or cut the hose, put fittings on it and have 2 shorter hoses.

[@ericlohr6036]

Forget the window build.... hire someone to do this for you.... in the long run... you reduce the risk of hurting you or your helpers. Or at least....have them ASSIST you in installing them. Also, a man of tools and you use that to install the solar panels.... bwahahahahahaha...... Sorry G, just busting' on you today. Whatever you decide, I'll be here waiting for the next vid installment! Have a great rest of the weekend!!!! :). EDIT: Also... metal containers for your tools will keep the rodents out (bet you heard this a bazillion times today since your post).

[@shawnstjohn3831]

I know you mentioned it, but I would humbly recommend plugging those two giant holes in the front. Looks as though some other commenters concur. You may encounter some uninvited guests the next time you venture into your cabin if not

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Yeah you're right I’m procrastinating on those. Hopefully I get to them soon

[@sc-gy3te]

Vapour barrier over the big windows to keep out the weather.

[@criticalevent]

Glad you got an inhaler, step two will be to put that and a roll of flex tape or self sealing silicone tape in your pocket.

[@AresGodOWar]

Get a big locker you can put your stuff in at night.

[@donaldhederer2038]

They make slice connectors to repair that hose, cut it, and fix like pix connection.

[@jaynemar1]

Seriously with the Channel Locks! Don’t you have a basic socket set? I have 3!

[@t6s4b]

I was keeping my eye on that fire in the background waiting to see if the whole mountain side was going to go up.😬

[@padkins1986]

Maybe try some Macho Man Randy Savage impressions, it's kryptonite to rodents 😆 and it would be great content if recorded. I was leaning towards the lighter stain but that dark one looks really good on the door.

[@andyduane3308]

The solar rig didn’t come with an Allen key? Seems like as nice as the unit is they could throw in a 2 cent piece.

[@louisemorris1961]

Tape the hose with some of that sticky tape you use on the window sills

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Yea I tried it the other day and it still leaked. Hard to stop 125 PSI!

[@humanpaw]

🖐

[@A_Stones_Throw]

Graham how are you going to earn your wilderness survival badge without an allen key being on your person at all times lol. I'm so looking forward to your windows going in, hoping its next episode!!

[@WoodnessGoodness]

😂😂😂

[@matthewclarke2034]

When is the wood stove going in, Graeme? Soon I hope…

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Yes soon I hope. Costs are adding up!

[@davidpeate8758]

Did you just peel back the packaging straps on that array box to open them? I had no idea you could do that.

[@GillesTanguay]

Tape your air hose with tyvek tape in the meantime

[@g.thomas-zx7sb]

Btw kind sir...duct tape does marvels for a temp hose fix...just sayin ...happy trails

[@pinocircular9913]

Look at this cat...this guy would have taken care of all your rodents real quick...he was the true predator...his end was a sad one. You can still use your hose...get the duck tape on it.

[@timwhelan4347]

Yep i had to run some outdoor cables through some thick conduit for outdoor use, to stop rodents chewing some 12v cables as well. You are not the only one to suffer that. But it sucks that it was your bluetti cable.

[@AresGodOWar]

It's telling you that hoses are obsolete lol

[@archtinner33]

I would put plastic on the windows if you can't get the windows in soon.

[@alextheromanian]

Hey man, do you want help with those front windows?

[@criticalevent]

Do you have a wood stove going in?

[@JimfromIndy]

Did you wonder how to protect those wires, and then leave them unprotected when you left?

[@WoodnessGoodness]

😳😳😳

[@criticalevent]

These rats are very knowledgeable saboteurs.

[@MinnesotaMegOffGrid]

Duddeeee, those are for sure baby Bigfoot claw marks! And baby Bigfoot chewed your coards- definately teething!

[@WoodnessGoodness]

I think you’re right!

[@SilentStudioExplores]

i think mice hate peppermint. get a peppermint sprayer and mist the things you want to keep them away from

[@SilentStudioExplores]

its a safe and loving way to keep them away without having to use the exhaust again >.

[@wandaeades7274]

How much is a small solar array???

[@longmireheadquarters]

Looks fantastic dude! Love the solar array how much do you plan on powering in the cabin - is there going to be fridge/freezer, mini split?

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Think just the basics. Fridge, lighting, maybe some other electronics? Maybe a fan?

[@tylerkeefer1072]

I was team lighter Danish oil. I was wrong

[@WoodnessGoodness]

🤣😂

[@eatthecrow4113]

Had a hamster when i was a kid, so i get it. RIP M.C. Hamster.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Great name. Honorable. RIP