FIXING A FROZEN CABIN. NO SKILLS. THE STAIRS TO LOFT

[@VIPetz]

I wish somebody would love me as much as you love wood stoves.

[@louismadrigal5718]

Great idea for a shirt actually

[@abc-ym8nt]

hahahaha...love your comment!!!!!

[@jacquelenbialozynski6671]

Not bad!

[@terryattewell5842]

I would love a wood stove also in those extreme temps

[@meggarbutt2828]

😅

[@billywhizz7928]

Nice salvage work with the stairs. Personally I'd put a block under each step on the outside string as well for added strength.

[@NordicAdvRider]

Yes I agree. There will be to much pressure on the screws itself. I hope he reconsider and add block under each step otherwise an accident might happen

[@nicholasburk4075]

Yes 100% will need a block on the outside stringer... Those steps are going to crack.... Also most screws don't have high sheer strength so might want to use some carriage bolts or lags in the wall

[@carlarmbruster]

I agree. Many screws are not rated for shear so I think blocks on both sides would be a good call.

[@rockycvs3]

Agreed.

[@kelleyhowe2518]

Second that

[@thomasdwinell8811]

Kind of same story. Covid hit and my wife and I decided to change it up and get outside our comfort zone. Never really ever swung a hammer in my life. Bought 10 acres of raw land in Vermont and started clearing a building. Weekend Warriors. 3 years later we have built a 12x24 main cabin, 10x12 guest cabin and a 12x12 A Frame along with a ton of side projects. This summer we are building a Tree House livable cabin on the back 40 of our land for the Grand Kids to hang out and sleep at. 100% taught on You Tube and channels like yours. Keep up the great work and keep inspiring 60 year old people like myself and my wife that want to push the boundaries of our comfort level and experience new challenges.

[@marywalker2896]

Wow wonderful job well done. Do h have a you tube channel???

[@JT725U14.VEGASNV]

Many many congrats to you and your wife for all you have accomplished!!🎉😅😊you sound like a pro now!

[@marywalker2896]

I subscribed. I am not a guy but a 73 year old grandmama and I love your content. Keep it up!! I enjoyed it immensely. Love your blogs. God bless stay warm.

[@susanhamilton1822]

74 1/2 old lady here. :)

[@gymrat2647]

Staircase looks better and safer than the ladder before

[@mikeparker3865]

Hi Jay. Follow the comment on blocking the other side of the stairs. The downward weight will overwhelm the screws after a while. Also, to save yourself time measuring for distance/spacing and plumb, make a 4 inch wide block of wood with all sides parallel and square. When your first post is plumb, use the spacer block and you won't have to measure everytime on each spindle.

[@ThomasHannigan-nw4oc]

Just a tip for the stairs or any future project. Once you get the first stringer cut to fit, you use it as a template for the other stringer, that way they're identical. Saves you a lot of time measuring and cutting the second stringer. Same with the railing posts. cut the angles on the top and bottom, then use it as the railing post template. cut the posts one after the other. Saves a lot of wood waste and time. One more piece of advice. Put the tread support blocks on the other side of the stairs. After repeatedly going up and down the stairs, the screws will eventually break through the treads causing you more work and expense. The bowed piece of wood, would have straightened out as you screwed it into the treads, so you could have used it. lay that piece of wood on a flat surface weighted down. The bow will straighten out. It's a good piece of wood, not to waste. So after all of that Monday morning quarterbacking, they came out pretty good for a first time stair build!

[@Andrew-ep4kw]

Excellent advice. I was thinking the lack of backing blocks on the outside stringer might be troublesome, and you explained why. That said, he was working with a lack of knowledge and still did a pretty good job.

[@ThomasHannigan-nw4oc]

The stair case still came out really good for a first time.

[@donaldlembo1263]

The Northern Lights are so beautiful. Thanks for including them.

[@KenH-jo9sc]

I've done construction and maintenance my whole career, which was 40 + years, and I think you've done pretty darn good on those stairs. Love the videos, keep up the good work.

[@jadedeyes5286]

I enjoy your videos . I wish I was younger I would to do what you are doing .👏👏👏👏

[@dorothyoconnor2430]

Jay,the inner box of matches should slide into your match holder thus allowing you to use matches as needed. Enjoy your videos.

[@bparr5513]

Love the Robertson screws. Why we don’t use these in the US is beyond me.

[@northernprairiegramma647]

Never be afraid to make mistakes. That’s the best teacher! Thrilled you’re doing it.

[@ColtonFromTexas]

How on earth are people watching this content and not subscribing? Come on people! It costs nothing to sub and Jay works hard for us to enjoy these videos. Cheers to everyone.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Colton! Love the support. Jay

[@SHINSPIKES]

Ever since you bought this cabin, I've been waiting to see you fix it up. I wanna see you finish it to whatever it is that makes you happy. Don't just think its a cabin, make it better, the way you want it. Just like how you took your time on the stairs. In the end, you'll be much happier. Who cares if others disagree with you. Also, I like it when you stay out at the cabin longer.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Shinspikes. I am really hoping that in the end this cabin just feels like it's always been mine. Jay

[@meda103]

Once you sat on you stairs for the first time and let out that big sigh for the job well done, gave me so much joy. I love everything about this. Keep it up!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Meda!

[@theirlmccoy9784]

Really cool to ride along with you while you do these upgrades and weigh the options, figure it out! Also, honestly folks please subscribe! Am I missing something?! 😊

[@rodramon6968]

You're suppose to put the box of matches in the hold with a little gap on the bottom of the box so the matches will come out.

[@jaylegere]

Ha. I had no idea. That will make things a little neater for sure. Thanks

[@TempyBuilds]

I would rebuild the stairs using the good wood , hello new sub here from wales

[@thetcmiller]

Really rewarding watching you knock those stairs out. Love watching the cabin slowly transform. Great video!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks so much

[@patbeaudoin4237]

Nice job on the stairs Jay and those northern lights were beautiful.I really enjoy these cabin videos. 🙂🇨🇦👍

[@denniswink1721]

The food you are cooking, makes my mouth water. I also like how you are teaching yourself , as you go along.

[@geroldknoebel3836]

Jay, there will always be another way to design and build something. You have chosen a good way, why burn good material when you can reuse it. Sure, if you completely redesign and build a cabin, you can plan some things differently. What do you want to do differently other than adapt something. You don't have to win a beauty contest, it has to work and that's exactly what you've done. Nice videos from you and I envy you for the beautiful nature in Canada. Greetings from Frankfurt.

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Meals look delicious Jay

[@pansyedenshaw1380]

Jay love your channel. Anyone watching do not miss out on any of his videos go ahead a subscribe you won't regret it. I have been a subscriber to this channel for a few years now..

[@jaylegere]

Thanks so much. Jay

[@karendouglas5621]

I’ve never invested so much time watching someone building stairs but I enjoyed it! I ❤ your videos and watch episodes for hours 😊

[@robertvogel9900]

Jay I still love the videos wish I could leave N.Y. and give you a hand excellent work.

[@esiebert7625]

Stairs and railing looks great, get yourself a good set of clamps, they are invaluable when working alone as an extra set of hands.

[@sandratweedale2579]

I really enjoy all your videos. Closing in on 200 g’s who’d a thunk it J? Please keep up the efforts. Lots of us really appreciate everything you’re doing. And you’re so genuine. Wish for more good times together. Thanks for your hard work doing these videos

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Sandra. It's definitely been a grind at times. But, it's been rewarding beyond belief making these videos and being in the woods.

[@VA3WFT]

This is exactly the kind of video I was looking forward to when you got the cabin. Keep at it!

[@jaylegere]

Yes! Me too. More to come.

[@eki2730]

SO calming and cozy, the best video ❤❤❤❤

[@barbaradionne7768]

Jay, you make me laugh so much. I have 2 sons and they overbuild everything too. A 400 lb gorilla could go up those stairs and they wouldn’t budge an inch. I love this series. You are accomplishing so much and the quality of the filming is spectacular. Carry on. 🇨🇦❤️👍

[@jaylegere]

Thanks so much for this comment, Barbara. I certainly enjoy working with the camera gear.

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Great video Jay

[@Brian.B-]

Jay, Keep up the great work. Three suggestions. 1. Blocks on both sides of the stairs. 2. A tip up and frozen minnows. 3. A five gallon bucket of a light colored latex paint would make the cabin much brighter.

[@jaylegere]

Love the suggestions, Brian. Blocks and minnows coming up for sure. The exterior is still YTBD.

[@Brian.B-]

@@jaylegere I should have specified the paint would be for the interior.

[@janevalentine6391]

Good idea to paint the interior!

[@cassandrahoward8325]

Great job on in the stairs and they blend well with the rest of the cabins interior ❤your videos ❤

[@yannfournier8649]

Nice work, love your videos, 1 thing, the matches box, to close of your stove, 1 spark and no more cabin. Keep up the good work.

[@jaylegere]

Good suggestion

[@brad9745]

I ain't no carpenter but that staircase looks amazing and most important functional ...

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Brad.

[@WillieScott-fw4wi]

I think you did a damn good job to be honest with you keep up the good work you learn as you go😊

[@dougkaylor2528]

NOT PICKING but slow your jig down, not so much of a lift, let it rest, give it a rattle, just enough to shake your bait , bounce bait off bottom to create dust pool in water to simulate a dying fish or bait on the bottom, pike or other game fish will pick that up and come over to investigate. repeat... good job Jay

[@facilitiesmanager8222]

Not easy working by yourself. Your doing a great job. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@jaylegere]

My pleasure.

[@ld200A]

Having these videos to look back on will be priceless. To see how much you accomplished will give you that much more confidence to continue making videos to share with us that we all enjoy so much. Cant wait.

[@jaylegere]

I think you are right about this Id200A. Thanks for the comment. Jay

[@geraldineross5168]

Being a very positive woman, I say let’s see if we can catch a fish!❤❤❤

[@KenLamb-y5c]

Hi Jay Sure have a lot of snow. Definitely put blocks on the outside stringer because screws into end grain will not stay tight. Like your videos.

[@jaylegere]

Agreed. I will be doing the blocks on the other side.

[@Rhythm911]

As Yoda says, "There is no can, can't or try... there is only do." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kathleenperdue9753]

I love your positive attitude about things & your willingness to try new things. God bless you 🙏🤗

[@roybm3124]

Really nice work on the stairs, KZbin is so useful for this kind of jobs!

[@shaanbae6096]

I like the cabin renovations. 👏. You’ll be at 500k subs in no time 😎

[@adalineproulx9773]

Cool meal idea with the kraft dinner! Making this this weekend for our picky eater kids 😂

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Great job building your railing Jay

[@karleenwebb2893]

Stairs look fantastic

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Karleen

[@sweetcreekcommunityco-op]

When I go off-grid, it's all about economy of resources and making the most out of each mobilization/ demobilization while still touching a piece of material as few times as necessary to get the job done. So, since you asked Jay: I would build the set of stairs I wanted and needed from new materials and scrap/ salvage anything useable in the loft or under the cabin but braced above grade so it doesn't water log, rot, sag, or warp on you. Since your access is limited and things are nearly always covered in snow, one of my first outdoor projects would be digging through your old "trash" piles and salvaging anything remotely useful while clearing around the cabin. Then I'd put a roof over your porch and a wrap-around lean-to around at least 2 sides of the cabin. Then I'd build a garage for your sled to keep the snow and cold off it for starters then put in insulated walls so that you can always start the sled, regardless of the temp or the weather... Then I'd build a wood shed that's big enough for projects and maintenance ~ maybe in conjunction with your sled shed... It's a lot of materials to haul, but it can all be done incrementally and you can source poles and posts from surrounding standing deadwood... That's what I'd do anyways 🤠✌️

[@dolorestroeller4734]

I don’t laugh easy. But there is something about your wit and laugh that cracks me up😂 Let’s see if I CANT get me another one of them 😂

[@leonbrouns9890]

The job with the stairs could have been done way easier and cheaper. However, you are authentic. I love it.

[@SJC49]

If you’re going to say that please explain how?

[@ChrisSnyder-b2f]

Jay i would build a whole new stair system.

[@justinroum5018]

Ahhh man! 25:55 The northern lights through the cabin windows! Killer shot

[@kenkolb920]

Love the northern lights!

[@flipwarrior]

I love how you are showing people what can be done by pretty much anyone, as long as they’re willing to learn and put in the work and have the determination to see it through. I wish you luck in your renovation of this wonderful cabin, and I look forward to seeing your progress.

[@OneTwoFourFloor]

Blocks on the outside stringer too

[@ronniemc3939]

The 2x4 under the treads you did on the wall side, you also need to do on the outside runner as well.

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Good luck renovating your cabin Jay

[@stoinky_shorts]

Tear down the cabin, and rebuild it exactly the same. It might be easier than putting up the old ladder. Also, make a bowl of clam chowder. Love the videos.

[@davidsradioroom9678]

I have already subscribed. I get my cabin and camping thrills through you. Thanks for the videos.

[@jaylegere]

Right on. More thrills to come David. Jay

[@clinkert483]

Don't be so hard on yourself Jay! You cared way more than the person who made those original and you resurrected did. Never forget without failure you can't learn so always try bud

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

Dream come true would be to fly out, spend a week in heaven with you, helping you anyway I could on your cabin. Do some fishing, look up at the sky at night. Enjoy some amazing meals. What a place you own. Thank you for sharing.

[@wendi2819]

It's dead, boiling hot summer in mid America right now. Just saw you showing your frozen liquor. Ahhhh to get your kinds of winters! I am like you, I love winter. I love comfy dark winter eves, something warm to sip, layering warm clothes. Florida can keep all the heat, as far as I'm concerned. And, I'm old. Ha! Love your channel. Love your cooking!

[@おおかみキャンパー薄荷]

You are doing a large-scale challenge.🏠 I was surprised.😮 And I look forward to seeing your future.⛄️

[@donnasanchez5484]

I'm like you, I always go of a whelm when it comes to rentavating any house I live in, but like you I always make sure to go back over my work or look at my project twice before moving onto something else.

[@JohnBrough-l3w]

Great video mate I look forward to the next one

[@jaylegere]

Me too!

[@apar1560]

Not an experienced Carpenter without scraps and hit'n your thumb. Lol. Good work !

[@briansmallwood2103]

You’re not the Newfie I know, fishing line on a stick, perfect. Love it

[@jaylegere]

Can't beat line on a stick! ha

[@juditate111]

Good work on the stairs. I love your determination to get things done right. No worries, I am with you to the end on this cabin. Stay safe and warm.

[@davea1771]

First rate job on the construction project. Awesome view of the northern lights through the front windows too. Next time say "Let's go fishing!", that way you 'succeed' whether you catch a fish or not.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Dave. It's quite the view.

[@DeborahRichards-d2x]

Great job on the stairs! I say.....Let's see if we CAN catch a fish. Positive thinking! Or thinking about it, I usually say, Let's see if we can go catch a fish.

[@aneciakrabbe9413]

Props to you for doing it for you and your girlfriend. It's a Win!

[@domokun81]

Great video! Keep going on the cabin improvements, and remember, never say you're going to catch a fish. You jinxed it! 😅

[@andrewwatson7379]

Jay, you really are the highlight of my KZbin video reel..... your adventures are inspiring and I look forward to seeing the next posting.... thank you

[@jaylegere]

Thanks for this comment Andrew

[@annettemccall3175]

Come on peeps! Let's get Jay's numbers up! Another great one Jay. ❤

[@tphotographix]

SUBSCRIBED already !! - always love these fix-er-up videos.

[@hollysmom250]

Just take a deep breath and relax. There’s always going to be projects around the house. You are a smart, capable person. You have figured out how to over come many issues while building busses. You can do the same with the house. Changing out the faucets isn’t that big of a deal. There’s plenty of videos out there to show you how. I have faith in you, you can do it.

[@navaltroll5106]

Jay, now that's a burger. We always took the cover of the matches and put the innerbox with matches into the holder, it help keep them in line for the bottom opening.

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

Love your philosophy on can or can't lol. I believe it should be Can!

[@peterasacker5948]

put those wooden cleats under the other side too...dont use just nails to hold it together

[@quinnabun1173]

I could so very well easy sit in a chair with that beautiful cosy fire 🔥 going on and look out that night time window forever at those amazing Arora lights& be happy for the rest of my days.❤All the way from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@aaronstewart2951]

Brother, be you. This is your project and your life. I love watching every week and can’t wait until Monday rolls around. Do yourself one favor. Go to the local dollar store and get yourself some kitchen utensils. 😂 if I were closer I would come help ya. I love your channel and keep pressing! It’s super fun to watch. Until next time Jay!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks, Aaron. Jay

[@Jukeboxkcnsd]

J, that was amazing video really enjoyed it. And your stairs and railing look just beautiful God bless you and your family.

[@jorgediaz1544]

Proud of you man...keep up the good work!

[@kyleloew432]

Robertson drive is the best, never slips out, we use it in all our scaffolding builds, awesome to see you using these.

[@MUDDRAGGERRC]

When your jigging for fish jig it up and down then stop for 10 seconds, thats when they'll hit ! Great video !!!

[@CarolineButler-h2t]

Another brilliant video Jay . Love from Caroline Butler from UK ❤

[@jaylegere]

Hi Caroline. Thanks for commenting. Jay

[@aarondeck1884]

I love watching this. Exactly how I do things. Well used to....Everything I do now has to be approved by the inspector. My wife. lol

[@jaylegere]

hahaha. Good one.

[@Judy-fi7ce]

The northern lights were so pretty. Good job on the stairs. Much better than a ladder and safer. The chicken stew looked great. I live in the states and I always say "Let's see if we CAN," do this or that. "Can't" just never made sense to me either.

[@taxalterror]

Nice job, put some battens under the right-hand side of the tread, 👍👍🍺🍺

[@jaylegere]

Definitely

[@lucdeslauriers1021]

Good job! Scales are very difficult to do! You can be proud! English is a second language for me. Excuse my mistakes!

[@gaptastic]

I like the combination of 6x2 and 2x2. looks great!

[@Bobbieyounce]

Let's see if we can catch a fish!!! Jay, you did great job on the stairs!😊

[@sharoncaputo9125]

Good job on the stairs....love the northern light display

[@jaylegere]

Thank you

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Burger looks delicious Jay

[@mikeparker3865]

one other thought. A ship ladder would be a good choice if you wanted to save more floor space and it has the bonus of having the handrail build in as you make it.

[@tobyz.3452]

For a rookie carpenter you got through fairly tough task...."stairs & railing". Granted its "cabin grade" but you did it. Congratulations.... I am a subscriber (grin).

[@traceyforsyth8840]

See if you can ! 😊 anyway great job on the staircase well done you it looks so nice x