it's time to leave my cabin

[@hannahleeduggan]

Friendly reminder that I'll still be making videos while im on the road in the van, and will be back in the cabin come spring (:

[@Light-Beings-In-Transition]

Wishing you so much fun on your next adventure, Hannah! You are an amazing inspiration to so many! 💗🙏🏻⭐️💫

[@Elizabeth-if7pw]

I've enjoyed watching all the cabin projects

[@karenzielke9898]

Good luck! I love watching, have fun on your next journey, we'll be waiting to see what happens!

[@boyztomen17]

HECK YEAH GIRL......Lets Go! ❤

[@SirMonkknight]

Even your sponsor adds are entertaining (; have a fantastic adventure Hannah. Hey I didn’t notice I also have the level of some what paralyzingly hyperness when I’m packing to go and I get happy when I’m about an hour out of the big city and further in to nature when happiness starts to rush in. However your already in the wilderness and your headed to ? Well adventure in one crazy world we live in this day in age. Stay safe pop in love from time to time even if your just giving the teeth a brush so we know Hannah is good. Haha happy trails

[@mjbelko9443]

I don't know. Under those conditions, I would have had the vodka.

[@Jbrowbishh]

Lol lol same tho

[@bernardoirizarry8549]

Agree!!!

[@deborah0536]

Alcohol actually lowers your body temperature. Not a good idea.

[@bernardoirizarry8549]

:(

[@bobt9948]

Vodka good, and if that kitchen stove is electric, an open oven makes a great space heater in a jam.

[@charlie.saturday]

Although it’s sad leaving it, the coolest part is when you come back and how happy you’ll feel!

[@loriann8298]

Shit id move in for winter while she's gone and keep the mice at bay.lol love that place. She'll figure it out as she goes thats the fun part.

[@patcampbell3110]

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[@coriingram6287]

I keep my house heated with a wood stove too! A good trick is to put a pot of water on top of the stove to heat up and boil to give your house more humidity and it will heat up faster! Also it’s good to wood interior to stay a little hydrated!

[@CompaqP920]

Clay is what you need. There is a stove exhaust solution, where part of the chimney is horizontal. Big mass, big heat storage.

[@AyeAyeAmanda]

100% true! My house is heated with a wood stove and we wouldn’t survive in this house without that pot of water on top.

[@jacquelenbialozynski6671]

Hannah! It's Minnesota.

[@yuliakucherenko4910]

I just got anxiety attack and decided to watch one of random videos with Hanna. Always feel a bit better when smb feeling the same. So if you reading this, please remember that you are not alone. You are not your thoughts. You are not your anxiety. Everything will be fine. I love you.

[@mesolagic]

It's going to be really dope when you return and you've got all the greenery surrounding the cabin. It'll be like returning to your own private magical forest!

[@judyrau5309]

Hope no one does any thing to your cute place is there anyone to keep an eye on things

[@dianarhyne]

@@judyrau5309 She has an alarm system.

[@TheRobotjane]

“Go team! Go team!! ...it’s just meeeeeee” Literally my life.

[@loriann8298]

Right!! Me too

[@fairypotmama2146]

New meaning to the old quote "There is no I in team". Thanks Hannah for assuring us that "Meee..." At times is the #1 Team. Your DIY projects, and videos, have been such an inspiration.

[@melanie_meanders]

Yup. Now my new theme song

[@rebekahballard2869]

Isn't she just so cute!?

[@captainfreya]

As a Brit, living in only moderately cold temps, with central heating and a gas fire, when I saw the temperatures you were in in Celsius, I was blown away! You are made of incredibly tough stuff, Hannah! Also, thanks for giving the temps in C! Made it easier for us Europeans to emphasize with you. Last thing! Hannah - your positivity, independence and warmth is so inspiring. I love your enthusiasm and the way you throw yourself into your projects. My friend had just purchased a dilapidated house to do up and I have directed her to your videos for inspiration. You are so positive and you have such an amazing "can-do" attitude.

[@theejoeylee]

Thats not even that bad. I live a state away, and this winter has been mild. normally it dips -15 to -30F in january- February

[@jacksimper5725]

LOL Ever lived in Scotland or Wales in Winter ?

[@everlastingluv361]

@@jacksimper5725 ever lived in North Dakota during the winter?

[@Cooking_Patty55]

We are metric in Canada too

[@Threadbow]

​@@jacksimper5725does it get this cold in Scotland too?

[@fioregiallo]

Watching you get dressed outside in the snow: *THE COLD NEVER BOTHERED HER ANYWAYYYY*

[@hannahleeduggan]

Omg I was so tempted to put the outtakes at the end of the video 😂😂

[@fioregiallo]

@@hannahleeduggan omg 🤣🤣🤣 I can only imagine!! I feel you so much in this video because I'm winterizing my tiny house. My pipes froze the day we installed them!! It wasn't supposed to get that cold 🤣

[@davidmcnamara5693]

@@hannahleeduggan you make me proud seeing a girl be a bad ass also very pretty stay safe girl

[@michaelweems679]

But, the cold does bother her. That's why she is leaving.

[@anthonysinclair5721]

Whew , when I saw the title I thought it was bye to the cabin forever! 😊

[@rebekahballard2869]

I so appreciate that you are realistic. You live a beautiful and aesthetically amazing life (because you make it that way) but you don't leave out all the hard stuff like your pipes freezing. You don't give a super optimistic view of living outside by yourself by saying it's easy, it seems like you just enjoy working and having projects. I find that absolutely amazing. I have always dreamed of doing what you are doing right now, but if I could have anything you have, it would be your hardworking and positive spirit. Your bravery is trying new things and just getting it done, even if you don't know what you're doing. Thank you for your videos.

[@natalba1815]

I’m new to this channel and that’s exactly the first thing I noticed and admired ! Her will to try new things , her independence.. I’m just so inspired

[@browngreen933]

I also live in the Northwoods and there is a dismal, helpless feeling when the winter elements creep in and take hold of you. Place needs insulation, a good stove and a big wood supply.

[@carolmoore1038]

I would be putting in a rocket mass heater. But then I am putting a rocket mass heater in my place because I don't like to get up and feed the stove but I like warm. This cabin might be just small enough for it to work.

[@browngreen933]

@@carolmoore1038 I have a massive rock heat sink chimney combo in my place, not exactly a rocket but it makes a difference.

[@themovenstore]

Tough sledding alone up there...

[@carolmoore1038]

@@browngreen933 every little bit makes a difference LOL we're about to do something different because we've had a couple cold spells.

[@sentinel9046]

Kask

[@piedpiper7051]

As my mother always said to me when I headed out on an adventure, "Be good and have fun and if you can't do both be careful. I'll leave the light on for you." Happy trails lovey! Wishing you peace, love, health and clarity.

[@jamieprice126]

if your leaving the cabin for a long period of time make sure to drain all the water lines before you go if its not going to be heated

[@strawberryskates]

there was text at the bottom where she said she drained all the pipes

[@brendag2891]

@@strawberryskates oh, I didn't see that. Thanks for pointing it out!

[@dottie4carl754]

I too have been wondering if you did something to secure the pipes so they don't freeze up and bust. Yikes!

[@mauldus]

Leave the faucets dripping at night. Running water doesn’t freeze as easily.

[@Angelwolfs9]

You could tell be the icicle on the faucet that she did! When it gets that cold, dripping doesnt do anything!

[@killerb5206]

Heat up the pipes

[@Phl-ou6vn]

Insulate that crawl space!

[@dawnlee866]

U have to let the water run

[@gannjones4480]

Ya think , drip hot water 💧 at nite

[@EvaWright]

Some advice for snow days in the mountains. 1. Don't use water after 5PM from the sink or pipes. If you have to then leave the water on afterward. 2. Have a reserve of water and firewood stored up for emergencies. 3. Park where you will always be able to get out during heavy snow days. 4. Snow pile-ups cause a lot of roof damage to old cabins. Find something to keep the snow to a minimum. They make roof snow scrapers. 5. Insulate the pipes with pipe insulation. 6. Always put the male stovepipe down into the female pipe to prevent creosote from dripping down from around the edges and falling on the floor. 7. Frequently clean rusty old stovepipes with a wire bristle brush to also prevent creosote from forming in the pipes.

[@oldtoot]

You might want to consider a composting toilet for your bathroom. Plumbing won't freeze because there is no plumbing, just the toilet itself.

[@carolmoore1038]

I've heard Nature's head is really good.

[@jd4364]

@@carolmoore1038 wouldn't it stink?

[@carolmoore1038]

@@jd4364 not if it's done properly, if you smell it at all you're doing something wrong.

[@willsofer3679]

@@jd4364 I've used a variety of composting toilets, and none of them stank. They manage waste in a variety of different ways though, including the smell.

[@Liv-fr-o-dy-tryg]

Nothing better than living an adventurous life. Stay safe on the road.

[@cwhite1662]

On a cold night, leave the water running a small stream and they wont freeze

[@embeaston]

I have to do that when it gets below 20F

[@ragnarocking]

Unfortunately, that doesn't always work. And judging by the ice crystal stuck to the tip of the faucet, she was doing that.

[@lawnmowermanlawnmowerman9930]

And you must keep heat around your pipes, I have an electric space heater under my house to keep it just above freezing for the pipes. Helps that I was a plumber in my early years.

[@stevenlloyd1403]

@@lawnmowermanlawnmowerman9930 is it safe to run a propane heater inside? If so, that what I'd use. A double head would warn up the whole cabin.

[@dianer8881]

We leave a light bulb on over the water pump in the cellar. The light bulb keeps it warm enough. Heat tape is more expensive.

[@rhoniwinston9970]

Have you tried using steel wool in the holes they come through and using glue to seal up the hole? Also, insects and mice don't like the smell of peppermint. So, you don't have to have mice as a room mate. Out peppermint oil and water in a spray bottle and spray it all over the house, in cracks and behind furniture. Have your porch sealed up too. I see those gaps! That's where their getting in, right? So apart with peppermint oil and use that spray stuff, that you see on tv, when the ad keeps water from coming into a boat. But their is calling you and spray to fill those gaps, then cover it over with sheet rock and paint it. You did an awesome job fixing up the cabin.

[@denverdubois5835]

In all seriousness, buy a thick down comforter. And put some layers under it--a silk fleece blanket is especially good with the down. You won't ever be cold again.

[@haymande]

When I get anxiety it’s usually because I’m trying to do too many things at once. Usually it helps to complete a task before going on to another one. Stay safe and I hope we’ll get a few van videos over the next few months.

[@oldthudman]

Awfully cold out there....Until you get you house fully weather proof it's best to stay in town.

[@awkwardcupcake3395]

Yea that's why she's leaving for the season

[@baileysadler5212]

A lot of work goes into prepping a cabin for the winter, I just did so in October to a fully functioning cabin. It was a take down though because we can’t get to it in the winter due to the amount of snow we get. I couldn’t imagine prepping your cabin currently where it’s at for winter..during the winter. I think you’re making a smart choice to leave and come back and renovate it in the spring. It’s the most logical way to go about it.

[@gwenniegrant5287]

I'm super excited to see your kitchen renovation! Your channel is the most amazing channel and you're such an inspiration! Never ever stop making your fabulous videos 🎥👏

[@susans7091]

As a couple of others have said, leave faucets trickling in the winter, and another thing that works from experience is a heat tape kept plugged in all winter. I even have a drain on an outside wall that has to have a heat tape on it!. I hope you will drain your pipes if you decide to take off! (Haha, that is what I wrote before I got to the part where you told us you had done it!) Otherwise they might break and you could come back to a flood. Eeeek! You are so handy, it always impresses me and makes me feel like a lazy 74 year old lady! Which I am:) On the house tour you forgot to show my absolutely favorite part! The window wall in the outhouse!

[@amelia1155]

Sad to see you leave but totally understand. Living in the country is beautiful, fun, and rewarding....but HARD! Especially in winter. If you have never dealt with frozen pipes and wood fires you don’t have a clue. It wears you down quick. Have fun travels, stay safe, and come home when it is warmer with a new plan for a new year!

[@cheryl8280]

Can't wait to have you back, Hannah. I'm 71 and am living vicariously through you with this cabin adventure. I cannot wait to see what you do with the other cabin. I think you said you were going to turn it into a work space? Anyway, have a god rest of your winter and we'll see you gain! Hugs from Canada!!

[@bonriver9420]

Another Canadian here and I am in my early 70s also. I am living vicariously through her adventures as well. She makes me feel young again.

[@cheryl8280]

@@bonriver9420 Hey, did I just write that???? LOLOL My words exactly! As long as I have internet, phone service and my quilting/cross stitch stuff, I'd be a very happy camper. The only thing that would concern me are bears. But everything else suits me to a "T". Where in Canada are you? I'm in Winnipeg.

[@melanie453022]

I'm another Canadian ....found her a few months ago ....I"m hooked !! She makes me feel young too.

[@bonriver9420]

@@cheryl8280 Ontario

[@jaxsjpg3225]

I’m gonna get a cabin one day.

[@loriann8298]

Me too. Build one on crown land far in the bush lol l.. fack it lol

[@jitkap2334]

Specially in US...

[@Galaxiiee02]

I am buying one of those prefab two story sheds!

[@blondietehdino]

11:26 I describe it to people as the feeling when you miss a step walking down the stairs but it lasts for minutes or hours

[@melkeith9]

@Rachel yes!

[@Kuhoochandra]

Yess exactly!

[@KingdomChld]

Hi. To you and anyone else who reads this, I suffered with extreme anxiety my whole life, multiple attacks a day. When I found out upper cervical chiropractic could help, I did 2 years of research before I got under care. ONE WEEK after I started care my anxiety was GONE. That was 10 years ago and to this day I don't even know what anxiety is anymore. Life changing. If you'd like more info or need help finding a doctor near you, feel free to reach out!

[@nievesfernandez4039]

Exactly.

[@thebestofj.fraley]

I absolutely love the place. I'm a single old guy and that little place would be perfect for even me. Its cozy, and I love the cold weather/snow. Where I live now it snows quite often and just a few weeks abo we had 28". I think you have done an amazing job with this place and you definitely got a steal, for 15 acre's with 2 cabins. I would fix up the other place and rent it out to a friend.

[@ghayahsultan9423]

My first thought was why the hell is she leaving “I was so sad” but when I saw your pipes frozen and the whole temperature thing I was like oh..she really needs to leave otherwise she will experience a really hard winter! So yeah here we are..can’t wait for you to come back :)

[@b3beige]

i watch every single video after you moved to the cabin... i thought it was scary at first and was curious too but now i'm in love the whole cabin screams cozy... i've never seen anything cozier ❤❤❤!!!!

[@AliceSmithVlogs]

Same!

[@the-run-away-camper1415]

The great thing about traveling is you now have a home to come back to. You're going to have some great adventures this summer and I'm glad you're bringing us long to share them with you. Safe travels

[@joycehaines34]

Not boring, admire your toughness an excellent spirit.

[@Daniel-ey2gf]

Seeing icicles in a faucet is a nightmare and I was expecting to hear that hissing sound of water spewing from the pipes when you got it flowing There still cold be an undetected leak somewhere so you'll want to check the entire system for leaks when you return in spring. Also, I'm curious if you drained the water tanks, and opened the faucets after the power was turned off? Any leftover water in the system will freeze and even without pressure it can cause damage. i have a cabin in the mountains and this is at the top of the checklist when shutting it down. Your skills and knowledge are impressive and are inspiring to those who find DIY too daunting. Even the pros make mistakes and finding solutions is part of what makes the independent living experience so rewarding.

[@carablackburn1506]

I'm in the UK where its full lockdown and hannahs videos are my fave part of the week! can't wait! ❤️

[@BlueDogVlogs]

Us too!!

[@madelief4810]

In the netherlands too!

[@homeandgardendiaries6384]

Hannah’s videos and The Chateau Diaries which is full of laughter and brightens my time during lockdown.

[@francescacalabro4339]

Same from Italy

[@Light-Beings-In-Transition]

Me too..a breath of fresh air! 💫⭐️💗

[@zaftra]

If you find the holes the mice are coming in, bung it up with wire wool, mice can't chew through that

[@upriver7047]

You've reminded me if the winter my daughter and I spent alone on the ranch while my partner was in the city taking care if his sick father. We had cattle, horses, donkeys, chickens, ducks and more and they all had to be tended to before we went off to work and school. Hydrants had to thawed, stock tanks full of ice had to be beaten open etc. And we also had wood heat. The fire was out when we woke up and it was out every night when we came back home. Thinking back I'm not sure how I did it all with a young child to boot. Seems like another lifetime now. Have a safe trip, Hannah!

[@thomaslevey5824]

Hope none of your pipes broke from the frost. You will have to fix this before it gets worse. Cheers......love your excitement of off grid. It is contagious.

[@haciendadad]

I knew a family that used a stove for warming their house and they kept a pot of water on top of the stove because it added water molecules to the air that carried the warmth and it worked really well!

[@mel_streetz2372]

you’ve done A LOT with this cabin in a short amount of time,,,you should be proud. I have enjoyed your journey so much and enjoy your van adventures just as much!! so go find some sunshine have fun be safe, and we will see ya on the next episode lol ✌️ ♥️ 🌞

[@AnaTorres-kd9pb]

@Michelle M me too

[@cassiecolborn7530]

Regarding the anxiety thing, usually, when I feel like that I take a 30 min to an hour break to step away from the problem. When I feel calmer, I sit down and write a list of all the things I need to do out on paper. It helps to put things into a better perspective for me. Like maybe I had 20 things to do, but they're all small things that won't take much time. Or maybe I had 10 big things and like yeah I had a valid reason to be stressed. But regardless of how big or small my tasks were, seeing them all laid out in front of me helps to plan when I can do them and prevent them from flinging themselves across my mind at moch speed every minute of every day and causing me anxiety.

[@maria_rubino]

This could be helpful for me. Thanks

[@therobinmasterstheory1636]

I do this also.. you are correct. :)

[@jeanniebenfaida9370]

Good advice ... it really does help to calm you down and make a step by step plan. Be safe my dear! 🥰

[@denisemeredith2436]

Safe travels Hannah, when the snow has gone, you can return and maybe your dad can help you get your porch weather tight so you don't get weather in there. BTW an inside toilet is a brilliant idea. Looking forward to Spring.

[@georgina8884]

You are hilarious during crisis. Thanks for the patience you demonstrate. Be blessed.

[@junebadaracco4823]

It’s great to live alone, own land and your own home. Be handy independent, resourceful, commune with nature and still travel. I give you credit, Hannah. Your cabins and 15 acres are great!

[@donna1018]

When you feel overwhelmed try writing what needs to be done down, it takes away some of that anxiety. And you feel accomplished when you get something done and put a line through it!

[@meganratcliff4001]

Do this and say everything out loud, hearing yourself rather than being in your own head helps!

[@libertat211]

I really loved your cabin! Where are you going now?

[@SpoobSnack]

I like the part where heavy metal came on and you were confused and then like "I can dig" 🤣 I think first winter is always tough but once the cabin is finished and heat proof the experience will make future winters better :D

[@OnMeds1]

Life is one big adventure. Don't have anxiety because you're on the right path. Have fun and stay safe.

[@jeffwilliams533]

At night when it's cold outside you got to leave your faucet drip a little so you're lying doesn't freeze and you should also have a whole bunch of wood cut for your winter to keep you warm

[@ChristieinFlorida]

Parting is such sweet sorrow. I look forward to your adventures in the van again. And cannot wait for your adventures in the cabin this coming spring. Take care.

[@kentondurrant8017]

I noticed your draperies were not a thermal type fabric. That would help moderate the interior temperature no matter what season it is.

[@jax-zm1bb]

yeah or make/buy window quilts.

[@triciajohannes412]

I wanted to take just a sec to tell you how impressed I was to see the way you handled the anxiety you were feeling. I was diagnosed with debilitating anxiety as a teen so im very aware of that awful sinking feeling & the sudden wave of extreme anxiousness. It took me yrs to learn how to stop the attacks without medicating so anyone dealing with anxiety issues may really benefit from watching you.

[@KingdomChld]

Hi. To you and anyone else who reads this, I suffered with extreme anxiety my whole life, multiple attacks a day. When I found out upper cervical chiropractic could help, I did 2 years of research before I got under care. ONE WEEK after I started care my anxiety was GONE. That was 10 years ago and to this day I don't even know what anxiety is anymore. Life changing. If you'd like more info or need help finding a doctor near you, feel free to reach out!

[@marytaylor3856]

you need to let your faucets run all night when its really cold but a small steady stream. Then your water should not freeze.

[@oceanbrzzz]

That worked for me in northern MN.

[@ckm-mkc]

She was doing that, did you not see the icicle on the faucet? At -20c, even running water will freeze - given that the cabin is largely uninsulated, you would have to stoke that stove every 2 hours to keep things from freezing at that temp. BTDT in a much better insulated cabin in the backwoods of Maine.

[@blainey73]

You did good! I do the same thing with feeling overwhelmed and anxiety. I have to do nothing first. Then just do one thing at a time.

[@Craftsingles1]

Theres a pipe heater cord you can buy on amazon that plugs into an outlet. It has a sensor for when its too cold and heats up the pipes when it gets freezing. Also you can wrap the pipes in insulation around that.

[@jeffwilliams533]

The water in your lines is Frozen from your hot water tank in Word and wherever your water comes into your hot water tank it's frozen that's why you need to keep a nice hot fire going in your house to keep your water thawed

[@amandalynn9774]

Make sure to leave your faucets on at night so they don’t freeze 😁. Just a little dribble. I learned that the hard way!

[@ckm-mkc]

She was doing that, did you not see the icicle on the faucet?

[@I-talk-about-tough-topics]

Yeah, I read that on another KZbin channel too when their water froze.

[@amandalynn9774]

ck m - no, I didn’t join in live till towards the end ....

[@I-talk-about-tough-topics]

@@ckm-mkc Oh, eh, yeah. You are right. (Duh, slaps own face.)

[@anonym31415]

today was the day, when I watched a video of yours for the first time, then binge watched a LOT of other videos, and made that little red subscribe button grey. thank you so much for creating this amazing content and for making me feel motivated to be myself.

[@hannahleeduggan]

hey thank you ♡♡

[@Ashley-le5bt]

As a fellow Minnesotan cabin dweller, leave one of your faucets dripping overnight to keep it running so it doesn’t freeze. Also have you considered getting a compost toilet for inside?

[@Erin-unsalted]

In one of the previous videos, she and her family were working on clearing land for a septic.

[@brendag2891]

I hope someone drains the pipes and water heater. The frozen water expands and pipes can burst. Hopefully she knows that. Someone might want to put some Mouse Magic, peppermint tea bags, and/or dryer sheets around the bedding. It keeps the mice from chewing through the plastic and making their own bed in the bedding. Way better than moth balls, and has worked for me for 5 Minnesota winters with critters.

[@jax-zm1bb]

@@brendag2891 Irish Spring soap [bars] deters critters/bugs pests and smells great

[@judiehavard4903]

You can also get a Mr Buddy heater. It runs on propane. Can be purchased in camping section at Wally World. And some hardware stores carry them. You can purchase an adapter connection to hook up larger propane tanks. Like the tanks used for grills. Use spray foam-- Great Stuff-- around pipes. To closes any gaps where mice can get in. Or any others gaps in walls in cabin. It will help to further seal it from the cold.

[@terrywbreedlove]

We always figure on burning a cord of woods per month. A cord is 4’x4’x8’ by the way. So collecting wood for the winter is very important in the warmer months.

[@W1728now]

I would extend the living room by enclosing porch and making it a big living area , but that’s just a thought to carry on your adventures! Stay safe and have fun ...

[@Wawatici]

Keep your water running at a trickle when temps get that low...to keep pipes from freezing.

[@HeelerHomestead]

Hannah, I didn’t know you in vanlife. I one time saw you making really beautiful paper, and I stayed. I got to meet you in cabin life. Now that I know you, I’m excited to see you in vanlife 😊

[@AfterCoffeeWithJess]

why is this comment so cute? :)

[@therobinmasterstheory1636]

go back and watch some of her older video's to see some previous van stuff. :)

[@v1ennag0ld59]

I too found her because of her paper video and have been watching ever since. She is a person I look up to extremely. Can’t wait to see Hannah in vanlife✨

[@therobinmasterstheory1636]

@@v1ennag0ld59 you'll love Walter

[@ambern.9887]

Use hot water bottles in your bed .Make sure you have hardwood it burns hotter and some hotter than others.Maybe look into antique soap stone bed warmer? Keep a large pot of water going on the stove it will make it feel warmer and you will always have wash water. Melted snow is a good way to do this .

[@susart7]

Yours are the most entertaining of these types of videos. I’ve seen quite a few. I guess I like your sense of humor. Thanks for doing this for me (in my suburban life) to live vicariously!

[@soylentlolmilk]

i love how you're dressed like a preppy in a designer ad for their preppy clothes when you're fixing shit lol. and -20 is brutal in a house, let alone a cabin (canadian here), i don't blame you for heading to warmer climates...stay safe in the pandemic! looking forward to your next adventure!

[@nicolekershaw9725]

Your saying " I need to not do anything right now " is familiar to me when I have too much going on and am over whelmed ! Felt for you at that minute as a kindred spirit ! I am also an ADDHD hypoactive ( not hyperactive) adult - but 65 yrs old ! It never goes away !

[@ZeVioloniste]

-20 at night? No wonder you got super cold. I didn’t understand it was this cold out there, no wonder you want to pack up until spring! Maybe one day insultation will be perfect and you can stay for winter but seeing you frozen pipes thar’s definitely not possible right now oof. Enjoy warmer weather!

[@MatStarv]

Yep. In geographically similar parts of Canada last year it got to -40 during the day several times with the windchill. Now this year I feel like I haven't had the right to complain about the cold yet since my eyelashes haven't frozen together, lol.

[@csneide]

A couple tricks from growing up in Duluth...Put some smaller rocks by your wood stove, after they are hot wrap them up & put them under the covers at the foot of your bed at night....also, Always, always, always keep all of your faucets open to at least a slow drip in the winter; this will keep your pipes from freezing.I hope your water pipes don't burst while your gone.

[@judiehavard4903]

You have a let a slow small stream of water run all night when it gets down to 36 degrees and lower. To keep pipes from freezing. And you can put a large pot of water on your wood stove. It will help keep the cabin warmer. And use stove/ oven heat. To to add to wood stove heat.

[@e.kathrynsshadows]

I've been living vicariously through your videos since last summer and you've really inspired me to get moving. I just bought a van to convert and I'm so excited for what 2021 will bring. Thank you

[@FjolaOgmunds]

I live in a cabin and I’m always cold so my friend gave me a heated blanket for my birthday 100% do recommend. Also wool socks work wonders

[@dianer8881]

Try a soapstone stove. They're expensive, but they retain heat a lot longer. Look for a wood stove that burns 24" logs. The longer the wood, the longer it burns. In the dead of winter, we load our stove every 4 hours, such as 12am - 4am - 8am - 12pm - 4pm - 8pm. Once you get the hang of it, it's not that inconvenient. During the winter, the upstairs is 72 degrees and the downstairs is 68 degrees. Indoor thermometers also help you to know when you need to load the stove. During the winter, we spend more time upstairs, because the floor is heated. Our home is 2000 square feet. We only have the wood stove for heat.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Wow! Where do you live?? More toward the southern states?

[@dianer8881]

@@cynthiaennis3107 I live in New Hampshire.

[@leahveal5470]

Great advice!

[@thetanvan5833]

My house is 130 year old farmhouse...we used to have a soapstone stove...I highly do not recommend them...they take FOREVER to get hot at all...they have no blower, so most of your head just goes up or out of the flew...we were lucky to keep it 55 degrees in the house, and that was with space heaters going along with the stove....get a wood furnace with a blower!

[@ericlakota6512]

The damper helps burn wood slower but it lonwers heat when you close it and you risk cabin monoxide when damper is closed the rocks around the fire is good idear never seen that but its a awsome idear

[@timefortaya1]

Van life/ cabin life it doesn’t matter what matters is that you’re there sharing your adventures with us. I can’t wait to watch it all!

[@tahltan1910]

If you looking for a real efficient wood stove, check out RSF wood stove, they have a built in spring dampener that opens and closes automatically, they work the best at maintaining a consistent temp! I grew up in a cabin in Yukon, Canada!

[@timedwards6026]

Absolutely - those old culvert kit stoves are really poor heaters and are very inefficient - hopefully she will find one for next year

[@cherylwright9408]

Why the rocks around her stove ?

[@odinx1856]

@@cherylwright9408 Accumulate heat, it`s a basic thermal flywheel.

[@ryanscott2548]

A 45 gallon drum stove would be better, laying down not standing up

[@odinx1856]

@@ryanscott2548 Inside that cabin? How much firewood does she have to produce to feed it? The best stove for her inside the cabin is a modern clean burning energy efficient stove. She would probably reduce the firewood consumption with 50-75% compared to the stove she uses now....

[@morningjane]

Yikes! You're lucky your pipes didn't burst! Definitely time to turn off the water! Do your water pipes have a shut off valve for the winter?

[@joannecanetti7481]

It’s been fun to be on this cabin journey with you. Can hardly wait for spring to see all the new renovations you plan on doing. Take care of yourself 😎

[@40intrek]

Looking forward to spring but must enjoy the present of winter while it's here.. Looking forward to this day in front of us all..

[@chasbader]

Your remodel should install an interior partition to make that warm area. Limit airflow to upper floor. Move your water supply into that space.

[@crashofthemoons]

When I get anxiety and start feeling stressed, I make a list of all the things I need/want to get done. Then I put them in order of priority so I know what needs to get done first. Sometimes I don't make it through the whole list that day, but I can at least rest knowing I have a plan, and that the most important things got done. Hope that helps 😊

[@FeedScrn]

Your storytelling and vlogging is getting better and better Hannah.

[@irenegrijalvotarres]

You make your ads so aesthetically pleasing, they're the only ones I don't skip xD

[@wendyeesue]

My boyfriend built a Cabin in the woods in Maine and added a wood stove for heat, He put the wood stove in the middle of the Cabin to heat the whole Cabin evenly.I loved it..

[@trishasgypsyjournal8162]

I love this channel..all I aspire to be and I'm 37 years old!! Lol.....I just enjoy watching this so much...it makes wish everyday I could live like this!! Looks so much like a peaceful life all the way around!!❤❤

[@karendavis7880]

Love the driving away shot at the end...such a thoughtful way to transition to the next adventure!

[@dianer8881]

Typically, she drives backwards to get out of the driveway...

[@susanrichards9144]

It was sad seeing you pack up and leave the cabin. It fits you so well and seems like a magical life there. But I wish you all the best on your travels and look forward to seeing your vlogs from the van life.

[@christinespagnuolo2916]

"there's a lot of ways to live and there's a lot of adventures to be had." thank you for my new 2021 mantra!!!! Can't wait to see van life Hannah back at it ❤️

[@ella2411m]

The pipes can burst from freezing in the winter, so it’s good to leave your faucets trickling in the winter. That way your pipes won’t freeze and you’ll always have water.

[@JOEYHIPHOP2008]

Hi Hannah 🌻 You do great work . I need to clean up my place . My mom and me have a place together and my mom passed from lug cancer in 2016 and I can't find my organizing skills . I think it's because I miss my mom . It's nice to see you doing things with a look of ambition in your eyes . I know two women that are retired now . They have been in wheelchairs with disabilities all of their life and have done the best for themselves and everyone around them . Watching you work on your place and do the things you can do as a woman is a great new thing for me to see . I never seen a girl work as smart as you can physically. After me being around woman with a disability has made me forget just how strong a girl can be that is able body . I'm happy to watch you do easily what people with disabilities struggle with . I hope your grateful for that. I'm reminded of what I shouldn't be taking for granted my abilities from my friends with disabilities everyday of my life by their friendship. Joey ⚓ Hannah 🌻

[@Kate-mu6xn]

It's such a beautiful cabin, I cant wait for you to come back when its warmer. I'm also excited to see your other adventures though😉!

[@jes_with_one_S]

Heated blankets are the way to go. Most time, my heater doesn’t work and they definitely save the day!

[@samarneson9475]

this is such a good idea for hannah!!

[@gilly2878]

This! Heated mattress pads, or heating pads are nice, too. But these make a huge difference at night.

[@rainsofhealing]

Reading this from my 40 degree ambient temperature room, cozy under the heated throw blanket. Didn’t even opt for the larger heated blanket (I like to stick my feet out of the blanket into the cool sometimes.) Its also less expensive but does the trick. Cost $40 and minimal to run. Plugs into the power strip. Dog loves it too!

[@trayc6708]

But that doesn’t save her pipes from freezing. She has to get up and keep fire going.

[@rachelhale304]

I would never leave there. Its so beautiful. And you have done such a beautiful job on your home.

[@Environex]

With all due respect, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, get rid of that death trap "wood stove". A good air tight wood stove will keep you warm all night without having to restock.

[@deschile575]

And they burn way less wood

[@willsofer3679]

I agree that it's not ideal, but eh, wood stoves are hella expensive. You can get second-hand ones (as most are, obviously) much cheaper sometimes, but one in good condition at a good price can be hard to come by. It's even more difficult if you want one that can cook decently, like myself, and isn't primarily for heating. That being said, I do agree she should look for alternatives. Honestly, this wood stove would be *ideal* for something like a workshop (something that gets occasional use but isn't in the home), so she shouldn't just chuck it. Hold on to it, but look for something better in her price range. The big issue with buying wood stoves (that aren't new or specialty refurbished) is that they ACTUALLY are widely available, in a multitude of varieties. Finding out about their sale in the first place is hard enough, but it's mainly geography and how spread out the owners are. You might find the perfect one, but it's a state away. And the cost of shipping something like that is overly prohibitive. So you have to either look local, or make an investment of time and money to go get it.

[@wendiarthur5309]

Put a little electric space heater beside you at night. They are great!

[@humanityandconflicts]

I second getting rid of that death contraption "wood stove". With the damper it can become a carbon monoxide danger, causing anxiety, brain damage and possible death. Also, uneven heating cause condensation to form and mold to grow, causing depression and illness if not carefully monitored. Living in a cabin all alone is difficult, but not impossible with good stuff that works well. Using wood as heating during winter requires lots of wood chopping. A wood chopping machine is advised. And get a cat for getting rid of the mice.

[@drx1xym154]

@@wendiarthur5309 -- THAT is the actual death trap. There are things electric, way better than traditional, "space heaters". Also, heated floors are BOSS!!!!

[@raidonbarnwell3790]

I wish I had the sheer will power you just showed to power through your anxiety and continued to go one room at a time. You are a role model. You are the person I wish to become

[@pjbenne1]

your family gave you roots. now its time to give you wings..... what ever your looking for i hope you find it. just remember sooner or later we all have to land. Blessed Be

[@douggallup7168]

Mice like closed-in spaces. So depending on what you come back to, I’ve found it helps to take drawers out etc to avoid having to re-clean all of their contents. Have also hung bedding to eliminate cozy places for them to make home. Happy travels and looking forward to your van posts.

[@Musabe009]

As a veteran I get anxiety. It is no fun at all. I find listening to you soothing. I find myself wishing I could meet someone such as yourself. Much Love

[@chasbader]

Sorry to hear about you having to leave your cabin. I was excited when I saw that you were going out to stay in it. I designed a new cabin to replace one that burned down in a forest fire. 12'x16' with 3 windows and a solid door. Insulated loft 2x6" walls and R-30 in the top rafters. Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim heats it to 20 below no problem. It gets so warm I have to sleep on the floor with a window cracked. It can be done... The Russians called it "winter quarters"... You can do it!

[@blackriver-force8191]

You should put straw hat bales around the perimeter of your house. Also if you spray insulation in your roof your home will stay 30% warmer