I Have a BEAR Problem at my Airbnb

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[@devonloerop]

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[@devonloerop]

Update: the bears haven't been back since I screwed some boards to the vent at the top. 🎉

[@DerekBee]

What kind of concrete did you use? I like this build!

[@MrMeeks-ld6ih]

You don't have a bear problem the bears have a human problem. 🤣🤣🤣

[@chillmusic5044]

The Bear: I have an Airbnb problem at my property.

[@stephenshaw4295]

Bears have great memories for food sources, so they will keep coming back for years just to check. I dealt with them in CT and the best thing I found was ammonia. Get a gallon and put it in a garden sprayer, then spray around the trash area. The scent is very strong and they don't like it. Worked like a charm.

[@devonloerop]

I'll keep this in mind. There bears still haven't been back since I completed all of this! Problem solved.

[@sverre054]

I live half the year in Alaska, where we deal with Bear every day. Your always going to have bear trying to break in with the opening on top. They might not be able to get in, but the right hungry bear will shread that shed apart. I would recommend having some outward facing screws on your top opening bar. Bears are smart, so it only takes one time of them getting poked to know they need to leave it alone. Might also just want to seal in the top, and just add a roof vent. Other than that it looks pretty good.

[@nathanconnaway1097]

That is my truck in the Security video at 16:56!!! Wow!! We were in the Cedar Hollow and didn’t even know they were there. 😮😮 We had a phenomenal time.

[@devonloerop]

Hahaha bummer you didn't get to see the little guy! So glad you had a great time at the Cedar Hollow Nathan! You guys are welcome back any time. Cheers!

[@kishasworld]

Get the bear boxes and make the concrete wood sheds into an outdoor shower, recycling shed, firewood shed, guest supply shed, sauna or outdoor extra seating. So many possibilities

[@edwardmoulaison1359]

Up in Index, we had a Black Bear actually tear open our solid wood shed. The most important thing, I'm told, is the scent. I have since, completely sealed the shed and haven't had any more problems with Smokey. Nice build though. Those are gorgeous!

[@devonloerop]

That's really helpful. I'll maybe have to think of something to seal out the joints!

[@Studiodorg]

Don't underestimate hungry bears. As they get older, they WILL figure out the latches. 😎

[@devonloerop]

I'm ordered some caribeaner hooks to go through the latch. Hopefully they arrive before the little dudes level up, and figure out the latches

[@ecaryn.]

Bears! How cool! Just fyi, they do learn how to open doors and latches. I'm assuming you don't want to bother putting an actual lock on your gate latches, so, at the least I would suggest a heavy duty carabiner to keep the latch secured without the hassle of keys.

[@devonloerop]

I just ordered some heavy duty carabiners cause of this suggestion! Great idea! I was trying to figure something out without keys for the latch, so great point!

[@janay3230]

@@devonloerop They can open car doors as good as you can. Warn your guests to always lock their doors.

[@louskunt9798]

Should’ve bought the bear boxes. Seriously. This was an exercise in negative economics bro. Keep up the passion man!✌️✌️✌️

[@srqlisa7881]

Just make sure your guest don’t leave any food in vehicles, Good job.

[@devonloerop]

That's a good point!

[@jenniferdurham2782]

Bears rip apart cars sometimes. Surely you did some research? It's only a matter of time until they figure out that latch and/or rip it or the wood apart. Just depends how hungry they are. As summer comes one, they will get hungrier. You need to nip it in the bud now. They are already becoming habituated to it. They will never stop unless you stop it now. It may be too late already honestly.

[@devonloerop]

They haven't been back for a few days now and it was an every day occurrence so I think I solved it. I just ordered a little hook lock so they don't figure out the latches. Pretty sure I broke the routine!

[@HollywoodLife4]

Definitely got my like and subscribe for that fake injury that made me cringe 🤣🤣👌🏽

[@devonloerop]

Hahaha glad to have you as a part of the fam

[@GypsySugar]

For the long run, you should have bought the metal container!!! Too much upkeep on wood and will still allow the smell of garbage still wafts into the air! If the bears decide they want in, they will just rip the doors off!

[@kimsmasne422]

You are so smart! Changing out the cans, excellent idea!

[@devonloerop]

I'm so glad I remembered, I was already to get the roto-hammer and start drilling some rebar dowels to extend the slab!

[@GreganDunn]

Gotta keep your garbage indoors in bear country for best results. Houses are mostly sealed up and keep most smells indoors. Any wooden shed or metal box with garbage smells will attract them. They open latches and door knobs with ease. Wood planks and screws will be easily ripped off.

[@devonloerop]

They haven't been back since! So it must be working!

[@jasmineellis1616]

For those who can’t afford that bear trash can get ammonia from the cleaning isle and pour it in and or around your trash bin. They hate the smell like we do but it’s worse for them!

[@fih6538]

I was just watching your other video about cleaning the hot tub, taking the garbage to the dump etc. and I was gobsmacked that you had no bear proof system. Then I looked at the KZbin side tabs, and saw this video. Living in the Canadian Rockies, we cannot leave any garbage outside. We have a garage in our basement so store our bins here. So yes, absolutely, you should go with a bear proof metal box. If guests need to empty their garbage out of the house, they can easily use these, hassle free. It's a no brainer investment!

[@msmhamilton87]

I love how handy you are. Great video 💞💞...

[@devonloerop]

Thanks, I've learned a lot of construction skills over building these two homes.

[@ian408]

I'll second the need for something like ammonia. I'd like to add that you'll need something to secure the doors as bears are pretty smart and will soon figure out how to unlatch the gates. National Parks use the steel cans with bear-proof openings for a reason, but then they also have significantly more people and bears :) I'll also echo the need to remind guests not leave food or other attractants in the car (toothpaste, lotions, deodorant) and not to leave the same outside after a meal.

[@jillr759]

Dang you’re talented! I get you about the OCD mind. It’s really hard to let some things go. I was thinking a smaller bin and you were on the same track. What a beautiful place Devon.❤❤❤❤❤. God bless that little spider man boo bear I love him!

[@BrotherEDEN]

Metal bear boxes. Efficient and done.

[@upspincreek2210]

Love the guest book! Well done

[@devonloerop]

Thanks so much! It took a while but guests LOVE it!

[@larrybuckner8619]

I like the music you put on when the bear was eating😂 😂😂

[@devonloerop]

Hahah gotta fit the vibe 🙌🏻

[@larrybuckner8619]

@@devonloerop nothing wrong with a little ambience😂

[@N3tUniverse]

06:31 cracked me up ~ SohCahToa & Pythagoras

[@devonloerop]

lol so over that crap 😅

[@zimrasawyer1881]

You can now call it a bear b&b...

[@kurtsonnenburg9502]

What I would have done differently would to place Coreten steel sheets on the doors. It develops a nice patina look and would prevent the bears from climbing the doors. :)

[@BanditGirl61]

We live in the country and have a burn pail. we dont put garbage outside until garbage pickup, and burn what we can daily..

[@debbinevius3454]

Love your videos! Thanks for sharing 😁

[@devonloerop]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@amyg.333]

Until Bear 399 shows up…. 🐻

[@dantejimenez528]

You could build metal drop box trash cans. It's the same design libraries use for their book drop box in most cities

[@dantejimenez528]

I'm a welder/fabricator and can draw up some prints for you if you want as well! 👍

[@devonloerop]

Hey I appreciate this! I'll keep this in mind for the next round!

[@josealdavaz1361]

Definitely worth the journey!

[@devonloerop]

Hahaha, my wallet and 20 hours I spent driving back and forth feel different

[@iwilpraiseu]

I will be surprised if the bears don't figure out how to open that door. They can get into cars and houses

[@dremap.6349]

I love your videos and your determination and drive. They look fabulous! May I suggest a decorative metal radiator cover for the top to cover the open portion. Like this…M-D Aluminum Sheet, Union Jack, 56000, 36"L x 24"W x 1/5" Thick,

[@devonloerop]

That's not a bad Idea I def thought about that but I don't want the bear to have something else to hang on so I'm going to frame it down with the cedar planks so he can't get his little paws in there to hang on the doors

[@patriciaketchum]

You are awesome 🎉. So creative and handy

[@karencurtis6141]

The bears 🥰 this makes for a great Airbnb I would definitely book if I lived in your country. Just found the channel because of the bears but need to binge watch more so subscribed. Take care x

[@devonloerop]

Welcome!! Glad to have you

[@Manfran]

Great channel! Keep smiling brotha 😄

[@devonloerop]

Thanks so much! This whole "owning a home" thing is constant problem solving. It never seem to stop! :)

[@scrapper-r8x]

I wish I was handy, you are amazing for sure.

[@devonloerop]

Haha just gotta start somewhere! You go this!

[@Anthony-uz5tj]

well its a good thing you went with the 3 hinge in hindsight.

[@devonloerop]

For real! I'd be in trouble if I didn't!

[@shaunz1173]

Great looking storage. You should put a bolt or cotter pin through the latch lock hole.

[@devonloerop]

I ordered some yesterday!

[@omadeitz3340]

Lil bears will find a way,U.P. bears just go through the wood.

[@inesschalitz5443]

Babybear will grow up😮

[@AD-yk7mf]

Beautiful country!

[@SwaggSurfin999]

Women feel safe with bears though, there's no problem.

[@kevinweber5129]

When they get big they will rip those doors off. Baby bears won’t stay babies.

[@devonloerop]

Those doors are pretty beefy. Thankfully they haven't visited the last few days ever since they haven't been able to get in.

[@stellarhyme3]

Should’ve gotten the metal bear boxes.

[@trailbay]

I would have the metal bins inside the shed.

[@GrumpyWolfTech]

Silly danger doggos.

[@devonloerop]

Little pups!

[@judyhoffer7976]

You did great

[@melissabarlow9251]

I think the ones you built looks alot better

[@josephrussoniello1623]

Nice work classes up the property way better than the metal bins.

[@Diamondz572]

You better warn Steve's parents!

[@ms.mowens2988]

That was so cute.😇

[@kflorence2219]

I think it was worth it! It looks great too!

[@devonloerop]

Thanks! I love how it looks too!!

[@x2gaming149]

the bears have a human problem is mor like it, they were here first and they will be here last again

[@Danrod96]

Bears can smell food from MILES away, and now that they know where they can find some, they will keep coming back(not if they don't smell anything, but if they do they WILL come back). You should let your guests know to be very careful about not leaving food outside or in their vehicles. If the baby is there, mama isn't far behind and that is when you will have a big problem. They will avoid humans unless threatened, so they most likely won't approach the homes themselves, but if they smell something around the home, they'll be there to nom nom nom it up.

[@travelmoreworkless9776]

I'll give you the like, but still waiting for the price breakdown video you said you were going to come out with!!

[@devonloerop]

Hahaha I promise it's coming just waiting on one last piece! Don't worry, it's gonna be a really good video. Right now it's scheduled to drop June 8th at 6am

[@lynn-deespencer4413]

It's their Bear Country

[@inesschalitz5443]

That was so pradictable😅

[@mariannejennisch9293]

Metal bear boxes

[@LegionMindInMotion]

😂 that’s crazy after all of that the bears just climbed up and the “real barrier” is 2x4’s Good job though 🎉

[@devonloerop]

Lol i know... i know....

[@davesites]

Lol.nice job.

[@GreganDunn]

Love your content and thank you for sharing your journey. I gotta call you out for your fear of chemicals. Everything is a chemical... Absolutely everything. Even the water in your hot tub is a chemical, and at the end of the day chlorine is chlorine, how that chlorine was formed has no bearing on how "natural" or "healthy" it is.

[@Pencil-o1p]

It’s scary when you faked your injury. I was expecting to see some blood when you were opening your hand. But it turned to be a “like” 😂 You’re not only creative with your houses but also your ways of marketing. Wish you will get more subscribes 👍🏼

[@devonloerop]

hahaha thanks!

[@thehammah8039]

The bears will still smell the garbage and still come by won't they?

[@devonloerop]

They haven't been back in a few days!

[@EthanShark]

Love the vids keep it up

[@devonloerop]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying them.

[@wpn]

Bearly an inconvenience.

[@devonloerop]

1 point for creativity!

[@debbydianemunger8073]

Put electric rugs down around your land they go runing back where they came from

[@Wolframandheart]

They can smell it

[@quellcristfalconer9457]

I'd be remiss if I didn't comment; bears should always be considered hostile.

[@devonloerop]

I mean they definitely aren't pets that you can play around with but most of the guests haven't even seen the little guys cause they are so afraid of people and just take off at the slightest little noise.

[@mandy7422]

Till they figure out that latch .

[@devonloerop]

I put a metal clip on it now! Still no bears! Two weeks later

[@OTBPExpedition]

The bears just going to crawl in from the top. Also they can open doors

[@devonloerop]

Keep watching... haha 🤫

[@mbailey802]

oh man theyre gonna rip that door right off

[@gregkrazanski]

nicer than my apartment. curious how much the metal bear bins would have cost vs this, though.

[@devonloerop]

Same 😅

[@devonloerop]

$1500 per box, but they still require concrete to anchor on and don't hold as much garbage. Lose lose lose imo

[@jjm2948]

Dancing bears?

[@devonloerop]

Yup!

[@robertlee7585]

no safety hazard… 😮😮😮

[@fastecp1]

You're a good Carpenter, but you don't know bears; wait until they get big.

[@jessedecoteau4318]

Tbis guy sounds like a over priced Starbucks drink

[@gmel4967]

Or,,, how bout beautiful bear skinned rugs in the Bed & Breakfast's and ton's of meat in the freezer? BTW, they ain't Teddy Bears.

[@devonloerop]

Update: they are both my pets now and are quite friendly.

[@Coiks1]

Really wooden door??? You have a Space to let Bears, raccoons etc in 😂😂😂😂 But Like Your Channel 🤙🍻

[@devonloerop]

i know... i know... i made a mistake haha

[@litolito1893]

So cool 💪🏻

[@devonloerop]

thanks!

[@AmoreLuLu749]

Do you have a way of contact as Im interested in network with respect to renovo create and building projects?

[@devonloerop]

[e-mail] shoot me an email

[@PetabyteBits]

Add description to your Airbnb " Man VS bear irl"

[@devonloerop]

hahaha i'll put it in the "Activities" part of the guest "Bear Wrestling" 😂

[@nicklegrey987]

Why does it feel like if it were allowed you'd adopt the bear?

[@devonloerop]

I'd adopt him in an instant.

[@divyv20]

Hey Devon , very good video . I can do better editing in your videos which can help you to get more engagement in your videos . Pls lmk what do you think ?

[@isaacgomes7904]

Hunt the bear

[@devonloerop]

lol

[@DaniloAnicetoo]

isn`t cheaper to hunt that bear ?

[@CogitoErgoSum2024]

Assuming that every guest is not a recovering alcoholic.

[@devonloerop]

Am i missing something?

[@calebostrich9480]

I assume cause you’re giving them bottles of wine as a sorry for the trash Cogito is making a joke? 😂

[@timomeh]

7:51 deez nuts got em

[@devonloerop]

Low key I was waiting for this comment from the second I posted this. You win sir 🥇

[@7horsemomma]

You have a bear problem?! You are in their home, so therefore they have a ‘You’ problem! Research is everything woods = wildlife! I am not sure that a wooden garbage inclosure will hold up to bears. I grew up at the base of Grouse mountain in North Vancouver, BC, Canada where the Bears roamed freely. We drove to friends down the street, never walked to school. We watched from our deck when Wildlife officers came to the neighbourhood to tranquillize and move the bears back up the mountain. Even in the late 60’s Parks knew to use heavy metal garbage bins secured with bolts to a cement pad. FYI: the latch closure is a great idea unfortunately it will take but a minute for a bear to open the latch or tear into the structure. The can open a sliding glass door or a cabin window.

[@billscott6819]

If bears are going in your trash, they are bold and not afraid of humans. The next step after that is predatory behavior and stand offs. This should not even be available for rent without up front disclaimers and you should have liability insurance for this specific thing.

[@devonloerop]

They haven't been back in over a month, I also have liability insurance. :)

[@48thstatebornandraised44]

I liked this video just because of the dumb attempt to get the like haha good job I never like videos

[@chrisprioletti7026]

Just relist it as a "BearBnB"? Some people like bears.

[@devonloerop]

hahah the bears haven't been back in over a month now. I think I fixed the problem.

[@sambo5103]

Here in alaska we are required to only put trash out the morning of pickup to keep bears & raccoons out. You Need to remember you are in the bears backyard not vice versa. We have plenty of regular deer bear and moose visitors day & night. And as for our ABNBs trash is removed from property after each rental. Typical seattlite thinking the world conforms to them. I gave a thumbs down for drama..and learn how to frame bc that shed you built ain't safe to stand on

[@SirD1]

Nope! It's their home. Get out and stop disturbing these animals.

[@AlanMotley]

Found your content by accident. I am also in Seattle... Very impressive.

[@absentstars474]

Thats a garbage can problem not a bear problem.

[@stellayang5912]

Thanks!

[@devonloerop]

Wow thank you so much!