I cut a giant hole in my cottage in the woods

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[@flacoral]

Good job girl. Remember that the window sill has to be flashed, etc, outside so that rain can run off and not down inside the wall. There are KZbin videos that will show you how. It's always a pleasure to watch people with imagination and common sense that create/build/repair.

[@sherryk4960]

Agree

[@micheleriberdy1252]

Hannah: I hope you see this comment. I am always impressed with your initiative and sense of adventure. I love your videos and you have truly inspired me! I also love the idea of an awning style window to provide additional venting while showering. However, as an architect I would be remiss if I didn't say something about the framing around the window. A few things to bear in mind: The header does not just provide framing for the window. It is intended to transfer the load of the studs you cut. The vertical members in the wall provide support to bear the weight above them and disperse that load. That's why they're placed 16" OC. When you cut them in the middle you "short circuit" that. My suggestion would be to double both the header and sill, as well as sister studs to the two intact studs either side of the opening. (Sistering is doubling or tying two studs together).It is not always necessary to double the sill but, I believe you are planning to tile and the backer board and tile add extra weight. Also I would sister in vertical pieces above the window opening and below it. You are working on an exterior load bearing wall. So you may want to add a bit of blocking to the studs either side of the opening and on the perpendicular walls to provide a bit more support for your backer board and tile. Blocking is added at random heights from stud bay to bay. Meaning if your wall is 9 ft high, you might place your first horizontal block (2x4) at 4'-6" above the floor in the first bay, go one bay over and place the next block 6'-9" above the floor, then drop down below center (4'-6") in the next bay to say 2'-3". I know this was a bit long-winded but didn't want to provide a partial explanation. Hope this helps!❤ Can't wait to see what idea you come up with next!!

[@mrmrsaofbarredowlcabin405]

This was explained well and hopefully she sees it.

[@JackieMeadow]

Hannah has cultivated such an awesome community, thank you for sharing your knowledge on this build of her's! I feel like I learn so much with every video she posts and the constructive feedback that her audience provides. Hope she sees your comment!

[@shondon2080]

Placing cotton balls soaked in peppermint essential oil around the house helps keep rodents and bugs at bay

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

Little mouse was very happy in the fluff❤❤❤Maybe use the window cut out for shutters? Then you can close when you winterize❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂love you girl!!! Simply the best!

[@AnnandSalem]

I love this idea, that would be so cute 🥰! I hope hannah sees your comment 😅🤞🏻.

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

@@AnnandSalem thanks 😀

[@tory1831]

Hanna - you are amazing. You can fix or build anything. You are old school as you work so hard. (Tip if you dont know) - If you are sore - I recommend Epsom salt baths (1 cup epsom salts in hot water , soak) Dont do it if you are diabetic. Keep working hard and thanks for the mental health tip. Take care.

[@thegrahamericandream531]

We need more old school this day & age 😊. Wish I could find more people that love the country lifestyle and find pride in doing things on their own. Dreams come true - you just gotta work hard & DIY. 😊❤❤

[@marielux7372]

My Sunday wouldn’t be complete without a Hannah vid! Have a good day everyone

[@miaah9564]

My sunday ritual is usually isabel paige then hannah usually post right after and it really just blesses my day ❤️ such a soothing watch

[@marielux7372]

@@miaah9564 same! Every single Sunday

[@maros450]

@@miaah9564same but mine ill add Sarah Yak

[@Bitume5]

I am impressed by your scones, I have been trying to make them for YEARS unsuccessfully. I 100% blame it on me being french and my DNA rebelling against baking something british 😭😭😭

[@emiliadonoghue6770]

😂🤣😂

[@Sally-nse2]

@@homeis8478and cut with a circular sharp edged cutter to allow them to rise and fluff up in layers. Use the wrong cutter and they be like flat and rock-like 😊

[@Matt_H2O]

I've heard that replacing some or all of the milk with lemonade helps them become fluffy. Something about the bubbles. Worth a try, but honestly there are so many recipe ideas for scones online. I think the best tip is written below about not kneading the dough too much . Mix just enough to combine the ingredients. All the best 💖💖

[@boothbabe12]

Main rule of scones, keep the butter and dough cold! Like Croissants and American biscuits, 9/10 it’s the reason scones don’t rise and go flakey enough. Keep em cold until they go into the oven. I actually put the butter and flour in a blender to prevent it melting in my hands, like pastry. (National trust also has a “goof proof” scone recipe if it helps). Much love from the Brits.

[@jeanzyc.5103]

Ooooh I missed your cottages. As much as I love your homestead, your cottages are so special and homie. Thanks Hannah ❤

[@robinbrown7953]

Homey if you are a mouse…lol

[@emily7782]

I can already envision the window looking amazing once it's finished. I'm so eager to see how the little bathroom turns out with whatever new layout you have in mind

[@michelledeacon4274]

It's been awhile since you last posted about this window! I was so excited to see you finally work on that bathroom since you don't go there that often, really hoping you'll have some more videos of you redoing that bathroom and finishing it completely! I hope the window install is doing good and not leaking!!!

[@heatherk8931]

🎉🎉🎉 your new window is a WIN!!❤ Lets in light, fits well, and looks cute/great from the outside 😊

[@deedeeslife]

My favorite kind of videos you make are these home improvement ones. So inspiring!

[@dianer8881]

Mice bite + they're diseased. They also attract snakes into your home! Keep traps set at all times. Two years in a row, I had 9 snakes in my house. If a mouse can get in, so can a snake!

[@jennaarcher6606]

I hate when people say mice are diseased. Anything that lives can carry disease. People carry diseases.

[@emm7528]

It made me so happy to see you back at the cabins! Hope you have a lovely summer!

[@Halleaon]

You should consider putting in windowflashing around that window so that overtime the window/wall surrounding the window doesn't get water damage and rot out, especially with it being in a bathroom.

[@oeknnd]

I agree. Funny thing I am using that right now for a shed, I am rebuilding

[@gigisielaff]

The window is beautiful. Only confusion is hinging being on outside of house because that seems like a security issue.

[@Dhaiwon]

@@gigisielaff The ideal place for the hinges would probably be in between the window and the frame, but harder to mount it that way. Then again, I'm not sure anyone would hear if someone crashed the glass with it being so remote, so safety is fairly relative.

[@gigisielaff]

@@Dhaiwon Yes. I am way more paranoid about female safety though. Not trying to take away from her accomplishment. It would take 1 minute to remove the window is what startled me.

[@meh5069]

@@gigisielaffI agree. I need her to start doing a little bit more research before jumping into big projects like this. For her safety and for the integrity of her property

[@bobbiefolsom]

Add a screen and you could do a metal bar to push the window open and shut. And even add a lock. Love this! So much extra light!

[@laurenweir115]

EARLY! Also, the feeling of contentment you had and saying “ahhh life is good.” Some of us have never had that feeling. You’re one lucky girl

[@abbytheredwolf174]

@CandiJanoki me unfortunately. Never truly felt the blissful peace of this feeling.

[@abbytheredwolf174]

@CandiJanoki thank you, I hope that for you as well♥️ I’ve never truly felt that feeling of being home. I hope I find it and I’m doing everything I can to get where ever that may be.😊

[@amyhendricks3627]

​@@abbytheredwolf174don't look for home...it will find you when the time is right. Until then, take care of you...allow yourself joy. Every day! It will breed bliss!! It is up to us to make our own happiness so that bliss knows where to find us. I wish you well 🤗❣️

[@carolyns9687]

Love the window!! Now, all you need is a window box with fresh summer herbs underneath❤❤

[@jansmit4628]

Nice work with adding a window. The four hinges at the top of the window however do not make it very burgerly proof. Ad at least some pins and bushes behid the hinges in the sills so the window can not be so easily removed.

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

Loce you delight! In everything! The awe! The “I’m just gonna jump in and try this” attitude! And that the little store lends you a measuring tape-awesome!

[@argentum9195]

Hannah literally doing sleep test everywhere even on the delivered items😂anyways keep up the good work❤

[@mackennachristine]

your channel is so comforting to me

[@arrjee3176]

It's like ASMR with bruises.

[@bryans8656]

It's amazing what adding a window can do for a room. Nice job!

[@keywestcatlady]

It’s just Beautiful! And I LOVE how it opens like that! May I suggest a Trim piece on the outside, over- hanging a few inches, at the top, to divert the rain? You can even make it fancy, like they have it on The Old Mansions.

[@dejagerph]

Hannah! Just getting to binge watch all of your videos that I couldn't watch yet and I have to stop and comment, this is so inspiring. I really Love how you are able to put your mind onto something and manage to do it on your own. Keep being you ♥

[@camilleschoonover4789]

Love the window!! There is something I just love about those older windows. They seem so whimsical and add such character to a room!!! You always amaze me at the things you build and fix. I had no doubt whatsoever you could put that window in!!!🤗

[@Kel642]

Wow Hannah, the window was fun and educational. Well done girl!

[@boochathru]

Just bought my first house about a month ago. It reminds me of your cabins. Same kind of vibe. The little hallway by our back door was SO dark. Replaced the solid door today with a full paneled glass one. I FEEL you on that lighting difference! Love your videos. Gets me off my ass and doing stuff. Thank you!

[@lisamdrake5696]

I LOVE the awe/excitement you expressed at your window accomplishment! ❤😁

[@Allthingshomee]

I had just as much excitement when the window was in! 😆Ugh gorgeous! Nothing like some natural light to fix a space! Hannah you always reignite my passion for creating things and remind me you can do anything you set your mind to 🤍 Can’t wait to see the bathroom transform more over time!

[@shannon9511]

You are so inspiring 🤍

[@Courtnee92]

I get so excited when I see a new Hannah video! I just never want them to end. So proud of you girl! It's refreshing to see another girl so obsessed with doing home projects and getting excited about the results like I do. Most of the time, I don't relate to other girls, but then you remind me I'm not alone!

[@jillybear6007]

LOVE you new window!!! The outside part of the window asked me if you'd consider a beautiful window box under it - perhaps growing some fresh flowers surrounded by some conveniently located fresh herbs which would be quickly available for cokoing purposes......just a minor tweak I'm throwing out there - do with it what you will - you did an AWESOME job!!

[@richwhitaker1506]

Big window lets the outdoors in. Off to a good start for Summer. The strawberry shortcake looks absolutely scrumptious. ❤😉

[@LottiesFaith]

I love you, Hannah! I am sick, one of my cats is really sick and I am totally overwelmed by my life. Into this pops sunny Hannah with your love of life and can do attitude and I feel better. Thank you, I really needed you this morning. God bless.😊

[@keywestcatlady]

Similar situation, here, with my Old Girl Mochachina. Just got her some thinly sliced rare boarshead roast beef coz she wasn’t eating and she woofed it down. And Hanna’s Video just lightened up the day! Thankyou, Hanna!

[@reneeo4435]

Sending wishes that you and your kitty are feeling better.

[@kristensaenz6421]

I love that window so much! What a great idea! I wonder if you will put a screen in. I dont know about you but Minnesota mosquitos would carry me off.

[@EmilyBoltz]

What a transformation! And you did it yourself! You are amazing!

[@DonnaByer]

I smile all the way through ur videos. Just love how u have a go at everything. The more we have a go, the more we buzz on what we can do. Love it xx I’m a 65 yo woman and spent 20 years building a mud house in the bush here in Australia. A life’s work it seems. And I feel real proud of myself. I get how much fun, and all the other feels, good and not so, that ur feeling. Be proud young lady 🙏❤️☀️😎

[@amielawhorn3537]

You are so AMAZING Hanna. The window looks great! I have a few of those windows but just use them to decorate

[@nathamara]

So happy to see you again in your cottage! You are flourishing when you're there! Your excitement with opening the window hole is contagious 💙💛

[@belindachappell9875]

It’s so sweet how you give the nice you catch a little respite with good food and comfort before you release them. Love love love the cabin window ❤

[@claireofthewoods]

Gorgeous window! Love the way you just go for it, even if it’s an intimidating task

[@PPMAK777]

Love the Window! Your Mom must be proud of who you have become!.

[@themomandthemaverick]

So I was given a trick that if you place Irish spring soap bars all over you cabin it will reduce mice. I know this seems silly, but my brother sold me his camper that had been sitting unused out in a field for 5 years. And when we got into it there were no signs of mice. My mom said that all of the Irish spring bars that were shoved everywhere in it was put there as mouse deterant. I say it works incredibly since we had no signs of critters.

[@laurentrick2198]

My mom used this same trick, but in her gardens! We had lots of deer that liked to nibble on her plants, but a bar of Irish Spring soap hung nearby was enough to keep them at bay!

[@FeralFeminine]

@@laurentrick2198 I was about to say the same thing for deer!

[@krisbrown522]

Hanna, Beauty, Your creativity and courage are life-giving inspiration! FABULOUS job on the window addition!!!

[@staceym1292]

You never cease to amaze me

[@chelscidpfighter5980]

I find myself being so freaking excited and proud of Hannah so much!

[@jasminetrites9277]

I am so excited for more episodes at the cabins 😊!!

[@DelianaReyesART]

Just want to say that I love your channel ❤. I moved into a very simple country life on a tropical island, and it's hard work doing this all alone! But watching you sometimes in the morning while eating breakfast before I head out to tackle my daily chores makes me feel motivated. Like, yeah! we are single, strong females we can do this!!!

[@itscarolinemary]

The window looks amazing, so cute and quaint!!! ❤💕

[@guancial3]

Awww 🥰 thanks for the video. Window is sooo good!!! Nice job on that. Have a great week

[@cinky66]

Love it- great job! Outhouse view is priceless, but wow window makes such a huge difference.

[@katec6420]

Love that your going to try and be at the OG property every other week this year. Even seeing the swing in Walter felt like old times.

[@debbieg1807]

HANNAH! you have outdone yourself on this one! AMAZING job with the window!! ♥️

[@nata3467]

Love the cabins

[@KM00Youtube]

So cool! Love how you improve the homes ~ constantly and beautifully! 🥰 Hugs to the mice 🐭🐭

[@Torsee]

I have a similar camp to open like yours… Wish I had your enthusiasm for the job.

[@jenniferdacreativeexplorer]

Awesome job Hannah! You can tackle anything and make it look incredible. Such a beautiful window. Great job! Great job! 🎉

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

It’s a pleasure to watch you work it out in your head and then do it!

[@clemenceb.1822]

Wow ! Amazing !! I miss the adventures in the cabin sooo much ! I'm glad of this project.

[@flgirl250]

Awesome job Hanna!

[@hnycreek]

That's the perfect building to put whatever you want in it to make it charming. !!! I love the window!!!!!

[@TheTruthFrequency]

Great job with framing and installing the window! My only critique, and you may have and just didn't show it, but I would recommend flashing tape around the perimeter of the window framing so that it is waterproof and doesn't leak when it rains 🙏❤

[@marleneppaul]

You had my favorite singer Janis on, I love it! The mice are so cute. I’m glad your mom had a great Mother’s Day. Thank you for taking us to the cabins, we miss them.

[@lauraelisee]

That mouse has the cutest ears. 😊

[@justine4015]

AMAZING Hannah, love ur videos

[@danjas.599]

You are amazing! That window looks so nice there 🥰 i hope this was a motivating start to get working on the cabins again 🥰

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

I believe you did it, you can do anything.

[@Davethumma]

Ps. Hannah that old book you found on the burning pile , the one you had your dad frame some pages for you, is an extreamly RARE BOOK FOR YOU HAVE THEE ONLY COMPLET VERSON OF IT AN INCOMPLET VERSION IS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS RARE BOOKS IT IS PRICLESS

[@SimplyBellaa_xo]

Amazinnnnggggg what a window can do to a room! Maybe can add some flower beds ❤to the window

[@keywestcatlady]

YES!!!!

[@robinhorne319]

The window looks fanfreakintastic!!! You're amazing! 👏

[@LaverneLovatt]

Great Job. You never cease to amaze me. Intuitive woodworking

[@LeahZook]

I literally only watch you on KZbin…I LOVE your videos!! You are super inspiring and I love watching you work on projects! I’ll get coffee and go watch Hannah at 5 in the morning! 😂 I’m obsessed! ❤️

[@zanesutherland406]

Wow you did an awesome job on the window! My first time adding a window to a cabin was far from that successful. My mind was elsewhere, and I cut the opening a couple inches too big on either side, resulting in having to build back more, which is so much harder. It all worked out and at least I tried. But one of my biggest building mistakes. The cabins are such a dreamy property, look forward to future videos there as you fix things up.

[@Itskjkid]

Your channel has always been my comfort watch and has inspired me to finally create my own little playlist of memories. Thank you for being you, Hannah!

[@fluffydog9356]

Nice job on the hole! Never doubted you for a second! Always a creative mind! Can’t wait to see it completed with trim. 😊

[@Matt_H2O]

Love your tenacity. The window looks stunning. Wonderful idea with the hinges too. 💖🙏🕊

[@teslatrooper]

The thumbnail for this one is fantastic. Nice job on the window, so crazy to me that you can just cut a hole in the wall, I've always lived in stone/concrete buildings.

[@astridjuney77]

I love this so much

[@davebrace8846]

I'm fairly confident that there is nothing you couldn't achieve if you set your mind to it! 😊

[@charissalepage1952]

I'm always up so early Sunday mornings so I can get my morning routine done and then binge a weeks worth of Hannah videos and then finish with the latest update. You are an incredibly talented and ambitious person! I'm so proud for you and if you! You've been a constant joy in my family's lives for 4+ years (I think) ever since you bought the cabins. 😊 The window looks incredible!!! I was hoping you'd eventually put either a bay window, box window or a farmhouse window in the bathroom!! I'd love you see a long window over the kitchen counters like what you have at the homestead. You could add deep drawers under the counters for storage instead of cupboards? I'm so excited to see everything you're going to accomplish with both properties!! Congratulations on your company too! It's all so beautiful 😍 -Chrissy XO

[@charissalepage1952]

Sounds fantastic 😊

[@majesea]

It’s so nice that you get excited about both your homesteads … despite all there is to do…or maybe that’s why you love them ❤ You’re an inspiration

[@musicclarenson8953]

Im so happy to see you back at the cabins 🥹🥹🥹 I love the homestead but it’s just something about this place 🫶🫶💙. Congrats on the window

[@marinap9737]

I just love how you remind us how cool these things actually are. I think if i saw this in any other channel i would probably go: well that was nice. But seeing how proud you are of it reminds me of the entire process behind it, from thinking, to planning to executing to perfecting. And when i see your window i actually go: OMG OMG THAT'S SO CUTE I FEEL SO ACCOMPLISH AND I DIDN'T EVEN PARTAKE IN YHE PROCESS. Im always so excited to see everything you build and decorate (the more details the better 👀). Love from spain ❤

[@Vanessa-ei1od]

Hey Hannah I really hope you’re able to see this amongst the mess of others but I couldn’t help but notice the glass hummingbird feeder and I wanted to let you know that plastic would be a great switch! As 80-90 degree weather and sugar water inside a glass container is turned to alcohol within about 2 hours which is obviously very dangerous for the hummingbirds. I thought you would care to know this:))) have a lovely day I hope you can make that change soon!:)

[@Vanessa-ei1od]

I realize my comment may come off passive aggressive I swear I didn’t mean it that way:’) genuinely hope you have a wonderful day I just wanted to share info I swear it’s all love:’)))

[@Tepig099]

I missed seeing your cottages so much ❤Excited for your new projects ahead.

[@RobsWorldAdventures]

"Cut it out" all right. lol. you did cut it out. like you said, you have fully embraced that it's a 3 season cottage, but you should still consider adding outside shutters!

[@susanb9796]

Love that the window is hinged! You are incredible!

[@sober1980]

My god you’re talented!

[@Davethumma]

I love it when you make a goofy face, and yes you can literally do or build anything your heart desires you are an amazing woman

[@vglow5271]

Great Job Hannah!! I loved the show....thank you

[@cathythomas8103]

Hannah, you never cease to amaze me! I'm refurbishing the home I grew up in after my parents passed away and everytime I feel like giving up I watch one of your videos! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@kimd781]

Good Job!!! Love it!!!!! Inspired yet again!!!! Thank you!!

[@deborahbryant7530]

I absolutely agree with the person in the store of your little town that you can put a window in & you did 👏 !!! I love watching all the things you do in your videos & you inspire a lot of women to want to be like you & that's a good thing !!! To know that we can live alone way out or closer in & we can do whatever we put our minds to do !!! Which I have always done & my daughter too !!! Life is good, I agree with you 💯% !!! Wish more people would take time to discover that !!! Take care Hannah & looking forward to your next video !!! ❤️🙂

[@kristendunbar8188]

My favorite kind of Hannah vid! Thanks for the inspiration! 😊

[@Marmaleenie]

I love cabin content ❤

[@AndNowIJustSitInSilence]

I'm amazed that you can own two gorgeous homes. I would not be able to decide where to spend my time. Especially if I also had a campervan ❤

[@CindyS1965]

You are such an inspiration

[@wendellbatts2477]

Hannah great to see you still at it and getting even better.

[@ThatsJustLauren]

Can’t wait to see if you power wash the cottage 😆 love seeing the refresh even though I love aged wood too

[@isharalove2966]

You're such an inspiration!! 🤩