I Built an Outdoor Off Grid Kitchen!

I add a roof over top of the outdoor kitchen to protect it from rain and snow. I repurpose the top of a grain bin. If you are interested in a sawmill, Norwood HD 36 Portable Sawmill, or other, please use my custom link: bit.ly/3O9SnXA
I build an outdoor kitchen for the offgrid property down by the pond. It has a reclaimed sink, cherry solid wood island, and much more to come. The outdoor space at the offgrid is shaping up to be a pretty sweet location for hanging out.
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"Self-Reliance" is an 1841 essay written by American transcendentalist philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's recurrent themes: the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his own instincts and ideas. This channel will approach self reliance from a modern perspective. and will focus on various build projects using modern amenities, and tools to build a completely self reliant lifestyle.
Many people ask me where I am from and where I film my projects. I am from Northern Ontario, Canada, and live in an area where off-grinding is easy because I have lots of land to build on and experiment with different buildings and materials. Everything I do is to try to be more self reliant, and to depend less on others. But that doesn't mean I don't like working together with other people on projects. Knowing people who have skills is part of being self reliant, and trading skills is a great way to get more things done!

[@ModernSelfReliance]

*I use my Norwood HD 36 Portable Sawmill a lot on this channel, and highly recommend it. If you are interested in a sawmill, please use my custom link:* bit.ly/3O9SnXA

[@ravincathomestead-cecilia2894]

You have spammers sending message to message them on my comment.

[@kellycarver2500]

@@ravincathomestead-cecilia2894 same.

[@badbertie69]

"It's a lot harder to move holes after you've dug them!" awesome!

[@gabrielmatthews1671]

True Blue

[@duwomaiishgabrielle9498]

Ha ha,

[@DoctorDuckie1964]

My grandpa told me that. I've found it a very sound piece of advise☝️😉🤣

[@charruza]

Your creativity knows no bounds! What a great way to repurpose that grain bin!

[@gabrielmatthews1671]

True Blue

[@4MEStudios]

LEDs around the inner circumference might be nice. Just a thought for night time stuff and filming.

[@arm279145]

You know what we need for a video? Everything. I don’t know how many hours of video it would take, but I want a tour of everything you’ve done on the property. The minivan treehouse, the hobbit hole cellar, the rain shower, the man shed, the spider hole, the three different cabins, and the sauna, and the lake

[@ShelleHolley]

Totally agree, and don't forget the cube, the plastic cabin or the tarp cabin or the chicken coop, or his workshop. Also, the Glamper and the boat. So many projects that I would love to see the update on.

[@tomhoctor4066]

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[@jodykeitz840]

I'd love to see a small map of the area that shows where everything sits in relation to all the other projects you've done.

[@jessebuckley6867]

Stone Masonry has been in my family for several generations, even today it’s what my Father, Brothers, and I do. So naturally when you mentioned building a new fireplace my ears perked up! Everyone has different levels of skills with different trades, but I’m really looking forward to seeing what you come up with. There’s so many beautiful designs and routes you can take to make them unique. Time and time again I see people just chucking rocks in a circle and calling it good. I demand more!!! Haha. Great video as always man, this made my morning.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

It would be slightly better then chucking rocks in a circle. ;-)

[@jessebuckley6867]

@@ModernSelfReliance with you my friend, I have no doubts 😎

[@annewendt8434]

Love the patina! Repurposing is so satisfying and sort of honors the history and reignites the excitement that must have accompanied the original install decades ago on the farm.

[@lpschick7237]

Oh my gosh….Kevin…..😂. You intro had me laughing. These are so cool. I have to say I’m shocked you didn’t decide to use the 2nd one as a new “cabin”. 😉. I mean you have the opening in the center of the top…would be perfect for a chimney. Fireplace in the center will help evenly put out the heat. Would be cool if you could install some windows in the top for natural light. The snow would definitely slid off the roof in the winter. You are like those employees who worked for Disney at imagination land. There are no limits as to what you can build , how & with what materials. ❤. I love how you are always thinking outside “the box”. 😉😬✌🏼. PS…..you should totally sell cutting boards to us subs. I would totally support you & buy one!!!. You can surprise your wife & make her #1 of course I get to buy #2 signed by you on the back since I gave you the idea. 😬. Seriously I would totally buy one ‘ I’m sure there are a lot more who would also be interested . 😉. Kevin you should put a lift “cap” above the top opening. So if it does rain the cap deflects it ‘ doesn’t come inside the roof. You can put some hooks along the support post to hang various tool. Hot dog forks, frying pans etc. Heck you might even be able To attach a hammock between 2 of the support post. Turned out amazing!!! Let me know about my future cutting board . 😬😬😉

[@jamesireland9188]

Property is so cool you have turned it into something really cool. Really enjoy the content never disappointed have a good weekend and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts

[@schwabrichard9829]

That looks good and great recycle project!

[@may0naise18]

You should totally use one of those round porthole style windows as your skylight! Maybe some air holes just below the window for airflow. And if you find out you need more support in the middle you could always use those curved 'angle iron' pieces to build a kind of 'outdoor umbrella' style support in the middle where you have one central log and a few angled supports attached below the window. Always fantastic and creative ideas! I'd love to build one of these too once I can get myself some property so we can have a little community outdoor kitchen just like you guys!

[@MattSmith-mx2yg]

The Canadian brothers just keep banging them out good job guys, awesome videos.

[@jamaldaniels7402]

Love the channel keep the content coming

[@daverupes7022]

Very inspiring to see your creations !! Seeing opportunities and building materials out of recycled items is awesome! 🎉😊

[@lisacamp1964]

Kevin, that turned out so cool!! When you asked Don what it reminded him of all I could think of ( because of the patterns of rust/patina) is a big circus tent!! Sorry I did not see the Apollo 1

[@cindyfinn4845]

I love your channel so much Im an older viewer never built anything Im scared of power saws but Ive had to take a break but I have been building a barbie doll house, I am waiting for some product prices to go down...Ive made so mistakes along the way but live and learn.

[@Dav3Campb3ll]

Amazing use of an old grain silo Looks incredible

[@jerrycraig9213]

This is amazing, excellent idea for repurposing resources! Out of all the home improvement and DIY stuff I watch, I love how realistic your channel is. It’s like one of my projects, only performed by someone with construction knowledge! 😂

[@judyjenson2918]

Of course you were gonna make a roof for your kitchen out of a grain bin. I wouldnt have thought anything less. Works darn well too. Another successful venture.

[@paulacaddo2530]

I just realized how much your videos are similar to the Red Green show, only everything you and your friends do works and you guys know what your doing.

[@kennethcruise7635]

I love all the creative projects you guys do .

[@MicBruise]

Love it. You asked for ideas. How about some strings of battery-powered LED lights, either around the circumference or radiating out from the central peak? In a big structure like that, they look nice even during the day.

[@KerriGilpin]

I’m always amazed at the lengths you go to make things work according to your vision, and this one is a great one! Simple in design but far from simple in execution. Also another point for “the right tool for the job” with the giant steel easels 😁 that’s what I call them anyway. No mention of the goose egg you likely got from losing that hammer mid-swing!? Ouch!

[@ModernSelfReliance]

The hatchet could have been way worse.. those giant steel easels are called Grainbin jacks.. for some reason I own them.. I looked at renting them then got the opportunity to buy them... Because who doesn't need grainbin jacks.

[@jacquelinewells7575]

Love the new cookout area. That’s a great cover out there. Great for shade or when its raining. You put that to great use. The ponds also looking really good. It’s nice and clear. Only thing that would make it look better is weed eating around it. It’s getting a little tall out there. A fireplace would be nice out there.

[@tedbryer2512]

WOW!!!! This is amazing!! What a great idea!!

[@lonnietaylor2759]

Nice having your father/brother and//Don 2helping U with the build.😃😃😃🤗

[@madmex2k]

Definitely gives the area a tropical look, like those circle huts you see on beaches. Cool. You could always paint some rust fighting paint on the outside surface, but I like the look of it as it is. You could add some 'free solar lighting' as well, maybe a small solar panel out the top of the roof or something.

[@24CiViC]

I love this project! It looks amazing and there’s so much potential for upgrading - not that it really needs it, but string lights…a fireplace, etc. would be amazing! 👏🏻

[@MrFranKane]

Looks awesome, cant wait to see the finished product... Is anything ever finished lol

[@jamesellsworth9673]

It is fine to meet more of the family! Don and your Dad appear to be brothers. I believe you might need more lateral support to stabilize those three posts. How about making it six posts plus lateral support?

[@jacquelinewells7575]

Sorry but they’re not brothers. Both their names are Don. Lol.

[@bethstewart1319]

@@jacquelinewells7575 Could be like Darrell and his brother Darrell? 😁

[@jodykeitz840]

Love it. I imagine you'll paint and add lights. I see an opportunity to make it look like a hovering flying saucer. 😅 Btw I don't think you have too many round things. If they were all the same size it might look strange but I think everything looks great.

[@bethstewart1319]

I agree. Different sizes, different heights and different materials allow the same shape to make sense. (Like grouping flower pots for an eye-catching display!)

[@MrNickoTime]

Looks great! Build a semi circle rocket stove bench.... somewhere warm to sit under there during the winter plus it would be awesome to see you build it!

[@russellwatters5891]

At first glimpse, I thought you were going to build an amphitheater type structure, like Chris said, semi enclosed. A screen material around it would definitely help keep the bugs out, kind of like a screen enclosure without framework..lol 😂😅 Love what ya'll are doing ❤

[@Curt100]

As usual, you deliver amazing content. Keep doing what you do!

[@Tungsten_broom]

Cool I love it. A lot of things u do I can't because the soil is just rock

[@jaymannewell]

Man i wish i could edit winter to spring that quick right now. ;)

[@johnbennett3405]

What a cool addition. Love seeing Chris from another angle from his video. And the Dons. Yall are doing great for the fans. Your ideas are so creative.

[@deathlis]

I'd add a trellis wall with ivy along the back wall opposite the pond, and put in a couple lounging chairs. Edit: Oh if you're going to add a fireplace I'd add natural stone wall with base cabinetry on either side, and a couple upper shelves to store some cooking supplies. Also, stucco over the corrugated metal walls would make it look pretty slick. Add Copper Patina paint on the roof panels and the whole thing would look great.

[@stephenhughes6974]

I took down a grain bin in France 30 years ago and learnt the words for nut, bolt and washer: "ecru, boulon y rendel!" I was the guy on the inside. Love what you do. It's really relaxing viewing and I always have a laugh. My allotment buddy Marco built a smoker like yours, his hasn't burnt down yet. Keep doing it your way, Kevin.

[@sandratweedale2579]

Funniest intro yet. What Flavor is your kool-aid? Just a great way to start any Saturday. Big fan from Ottawa. 👵🐶🇨🇦🥰

[@santashahadley5916]

I love the channel and outdoor kitchen space you made Kevin. I can not build nor adventure outside like I used due ne disable now. I am glad I found your channel thru Zack's channel and keep finding a home for old things. Because reclaim pieces are a piece of art with story to tell.

[@helengesell2668]

Now you need some lighting on the interior circle and a way to lift or open your "window" to vent out the heat and smoke... Great job, guys!

[@magovenor]

“Last couple of days Don and I have been playing with our nuts!”, what a strange opening statement.

[@desert-walker]

I guess you have a lot of mosquitoes there? I hate mosquitoes probably a lot because of the lake you have there I mean the pond?😮

[@gregtheredneck1715]

I think you need to make a trip to Princess Auto and procure some lights for the Grainpollo off grid kitchen.

[@c.a.g.1977]

20 seconds in and you have me laughing out loud twice already. 😆😂 Gonna watch the rest now!

[@csehszlovakze]

I'd add some concrete to fix the posts in place, then bolt 'em all together so a bigger wind can't just steal it :D I'm pretty sure you'll nail it design-wise, and later on you could even host some weddings under it!

[@kenshores9900]

You could also use radiant propane heaters in the winter. Two or three of them should make it very comfortable. Good repurposing.

[@walkingstickwoman]

Put some rosemary in a few pots around your area. Mosquitoes do not like it & stay away! I put one pot on the table where my rocker & chair are

[@Tarkov.]

Farmers must love you guys, I could imagine normally they get stuck with one of those silos rusting away because they're too busy to haul it off themselves.

[@MrRiorust]

You have made an amazing outdoor space! Is there room left for a wood fired pizza oven?

[@michaelcox609]

You need the use the other grain bin for a tiny house. That's a build I'd like to see. I love how you repurpose things. Very cool.

[@angelaburrell-lewis5712]

I want one of this build in my little backyard 😫 😊😂

[@sandra43543]

Nothing like a good laugh first thing in the morning. I was thinking about going into the light 😂

[@jjj32801]

Great build. Keep the projects coming.

[@richardthomas2448]

What about a pizza oven

[@allenenabnit7078]

Lighting around the inside for use when it’s not so bright out. I’m loving it you’ll be able to use it in winter also with some side curtains .

[@robertgibson9072]

speechless,i can only say awesome !!! man you got some talent !

[@mjnelligan7288]

That top on the geound would be perfect for the homless

[@MattTZew]

Are you gunna take the bark off those posts and treat them?

[@tales_of_the_crypto1583]

You always find and make some of the neatest things. I would love to get a small one for a shower.

[@singingone1]

Doing what we do, where we are with what we have. Who doesn't love this!!!! This is genius!

[@desert-walker]

But that is a really good idea now you’re out of the rain

[@davidsgreatadventures]

Its so cool to watch these things take shape!!

[@fonhollohan2908]

Good Job kevin you and Don mister nailed it,

[@cynthiat6505]

Don is an incredible blessing! Love your ideas!!!

[@kylejones2075]

That's really cool thanks for sharing

[@billhanley5878]

Are you planning to enclose it?

[@jessicad83]

Morning Kev, Chris & Don² ❤

[@ericallan1373]

I think the kitchen roof looks cool.

[@SuperNmolnar]

That is so awesome.. I love I wish I could do that in my backyard my neighbours would love that lol.. So Cool.. Hmm should put a lighting Rod? JUST in Case? Love the Bulid. Cheers from Simcoe County Ontario Canada!

[@enricogrizzlerpavan]

Sei Incredibile 💪💪💪 🫶 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Originale

[@Paladin-1]

🇦🇺🤓🇦🇺

[@samchand8192]

Add.lights and spice rack and a table chairs you make the chairs👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@goldygamingau9869]

hey man love all your vids!!!!

[@chrisduff5619]

I absolutely love it!!!

[@sweetybear4600]

Is Don married? 🤔

[@bboice08]

Beautiful Kevin!! What a creative guy you are Kevin, love to watch you wonder and wander and BUILD! How was the fish? Tasty? Great job Wooded Beardsman!! How about add on walls for the winter/snow with warm fish cooking inside! Lovin it!! Go Team!!!!

[@amerikaveebeau1175]

Awesome guys!!! - Will you'all be painting the roof, solar lights, chairs, tables, perhaps some plants...etc

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you all guys, Wow what beautiful good work 👍😁💪👌👏👏👏🐔 coop.

[@Jeremy_936]

Just a thought.... You could sell black walnut charcuterie boards, with your logo maybe, and ship them out. They're super nice.

[@jamesclark6142]

Excellent video! Have you considered plexiglass skylights to get more light? Lighter and more sturdy than glass...

[@gene_takavic57]

Another fantastic project, yada yada yada, lol. I can't imagine what you would have paid if you had to BUY the materials for these buildings!

[@madisonamplification947]

Those thin veneer slices that you have could be used for guitar making as well as a good inch, inch and a half for electric guitar body blanks. You seem to have and find really nice wood. Even 3/4" 14" wide when you get it would be nice for guitar/ bass speaker cabinets. Way better than ply would. I envy you with the awesome wood you compile.😊

[@barrydavidson525]

Looks great, keep up the great work. I was thinking about Don's job description when you hired him, it must have been, "just be ready for surprises on Monday morning, because we don't know what we will be building".

[@calismoonelf]

I like seeing the way you repurpose things. Towards the end of this video when you pointed the camera up at the center, it sort of looked like a giant...umm..cinnamon ring...chocolate starfish...

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

A touch of paint and some led lights, done! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👍

[@101doreen]

16:13 get some Thermacells. Each one has a 15 ft radius. I live on a Lake, and these things work! The 1st time I bought one, I tested it on my back patio. I was getting ready to go in and shut it off before I gathered my things. Welp! I had mosquitoes right on me! I bought 3 more! Place them around, and no mosquitoes ruin our fun.

[@jessebuckley6867]

Maybe use the remaining space under the “Grainbinzebo” for a picnic table? Awesome video again Kevin.

[@kellieglass1722]

A safety and decorating idea: put Pool Noodles of different colors all around the bottom of your “Grainzebo”. Just slice them once longways and slip them on! This will also protect, from the sharp, rusty corrugated metal, the heads of any giants who might stop by for a free fish dinner.😊

[@f4lloutgaymer]

This looks great! A wonderful reuse of something being discarded. Plus, it's always fun watching you and Don "play with your nuts". 😄 Great addition to your home and your channel. Thank you. Be Excellent and Party on. 🤘🎸😎

[@GirdHerd]

Very cool and very practical, Kevin. I like your idea of a large fire pit at the edge of the roof.

[@MangledGuitars]

Omg I would love just one of those Walnut cuts for a guitar body! With my Son passing away last week I've been planning a guitar dedicated to his memory.

[@angelaburrell-lewis5712]

I would be SHOCKED If you didn't have BIG PLANS, Sir 😊. What's next?

[@neilforbes1082]

Looks great I probably would have gone with 6 posts. Some retractable blinds or screening from the prevailing winds would be cool. What about some led lighting for night time cook ups.

[@JohnAdamsJohnakaRED]

Awesome! If I tried this, death would be happening. Fish looked good too. Nice super market. 😀

[@ksredsfan]

Add a couple Hammocks between the posts would be a great addition for those nice breezy Summer evenings

[@gayahithwen]

I'd want some storage built into the ceiling of that thing. Like, some shelves along the edges, at least. Maybe one of those bigger shelves that hang from the ceiling and can be lowered down when needed. Just somewhere that's going to be safe from the elements and most scavengers, to keep some shelf stable stuff (like that spice mix), some towels, and maybe a basic first aid kit. Could also store some pots and pans and plates and cups and utensils up there, you've got the space for it. Maybe a dedicated shelf for the battery and stringing some lights around the rim? I don't know, I'm sure you'll keep working at it and make it look nice, those are just my thoughts. 🙂 Great job as always! 😁

[@stevebrown4294]

Also, after watching a second time you need to use a whirlybird on top and I will take a Chris cussing in the forest too.....😊😊

[@nicholaskarako5701]

Eating some nutritious fish brain food as a snack while building a grainbinzebo. I guess the the grainbinzebo you could build another cabin somewhere on the property that looks like a giant mushroom from the Smurfs.