The Birth Of A Wooden House. Extended

[@larryduncan6756]

As a 70year old retired carpenter,you now see me cry.Thankyou for building your house and filming it too,both are out of this world,may God bless all who live there.

[@Possimpablee]

Did you really build like this? Your generation started cutting corners to make more profit.

[@Eli-wu9zu]

@@Possimpablee probably didn’t build like this. He’s saying as a carpenter he can respect and enjoy the build. Why r u pressing him online

[@Possimpablee]

@@Eli-wu9zu because he's talking like he's from a golden age of carpenters. That's bullshit. His generation built nothing but shithouses. Standards are alot higher now.

[@KK-dt4gj]

@@Possimpablee what do you mean shithouses?

[@Possimpablee]

@@KK-dt4gj a shithouse is somewhere you go to excrete your fecalmatter.

[@jesikmilkaritas9155]

This is a good book. Does provide a step by step introduction to how to build things kzbin.infoUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 , also does offer some steps. Includes pictures to give you ideas for layouts and such. If you are looking for a guide, this is not exactly what you want. But if you are trying to familiarize yourself with the way that pole barn building and other out buildings, are made, then this will work just as you need it to. A few things in this book are a barn (of course), detached garage, storage building, and coops.

[@hoare48]

Every few months I look up this video and instead I find all sort of bushcraft or log cabin building, nothing like this video. When I can't find it I get a sense that it was taken down and it makes me so sad. I hope it stays up forever. It really gives me hope. Maybe not knowing if I will find it again makes watching it so much sweeter. Thank you for giving peace to so many people (I can see other comments feeling the same).

[@theodorebowers9737]

Man I'm going to tell you something I'm 70 years old I'm a Craftsman originally I worked with my hands Carver, worked with very very high-end furniture and such I appreciate such craftsmanship specially especially . I was really starting to believe there are no Craftsman left today thanks to KZbin I'm starting to see there's a lot of great young craftsmen today I feel much better when I see them ,,thank you very much that was an excellent job carry on and God bless you and your family

[@HyperJoe]

I was thinking the same, 64 here, I have always wondered how much skills are lost with Time? It's so good to see some Youth still carry on with passing knowledge from generation too generation, My Father and Grandfather where both Master Craftsman, if only I could bottle up all that knowledge and pass it on.. :)

[@stantondinger5836]

Where there is a will, there is a way. Necessity is the Mother of ALL invention. These skills that were used in this video have been around since the beginning of time and will more often than not be around until the end of the Earth.

[@stephentrujillo7555]

Here here!!!!

[@Vinces618]

I would say a master craftsman,, God blessed you with some skills

[@daniel4647]

@Liar Department A lot of us want to do things like this. The problem is usually money, even if you can source everything you need to build it you still need land. I wish I could just go into the woods and try to build something, even if it's not any good I'd still learn from it and make it better next time. But all the land is owned and I'd have to buy it first. And I can't just buy any land either, because you need permits and stuff in order to build something there and you need people that inspect it for safety and other regulations, and that costs money too. It's really driving me crazy that even if you want next to nothing to do with society you still have to be involved in it. Only thing I can do is keep working for a society and a system I don't like or agree with in order to save up enough money to maybe one day be able to buy some land where I can live and do what I want. When all you want to do is cut down some trees, built a cabin, grow some vegetables and keep a couple of animals, and society says "no, you have to work for us in order to have a chance to do that" it makes me feel like a prisoner in my own country. I've even been toying with the idea of just taking some land by force, but that's not very realistic either. In today's world we're all borne into slavery, we're expected to specialize very narrowly and serve society as a cog in the machine.

[@nitablackwood6301]

im only 18 but this has been a goal since i was a child. this is amazing

[@igitahimsa5871]

Do it, Nita. Don't believe anyone who tells you that you cannot. There is *always* a way to do it. Research your location carefully.

[@schuur451]

I don't come back to many videos, but I've watched this maybe 10 times since it was released. It's not just the obscene amount of work, or the beautiful craftsmanship. It's the deep sense of peace you get while watching it; knowing the intention and thought behind every piece of the house. I love watching the different craftsmen coming in and out, the connection with tradition and previous generations, and most of all, the connection to family. Thank you for posting, Jacob.

[@ednolan9509]

Same here, it's stunning.

[@loganmick1]

Same

[@meandnature6452]

me to and i cry everytime its so beautiful

[@wordup897]

Same. It's a stellar example of how we are supposed to live.

[@terrydoble1468]

Truth!!

[@robertoeduardoquintela4192]

As an old 69 years carpenter, all my congratulations for your beautifull work. It is really art!! My salute from Argentina

[@DaveJamesLillpop]

I have never seen anything like this. My emotional response was a bit unexpected thinking I had just chosen a video on someone building a log cabin. What I encountered was absolute perfection. Beauty. Real men and women and children. A part of me feels that this is what we were all meant to be. I cannot even begin to comment on the craftsmanship....absolutely astounding! Thank you so very much for sharing this, as this is one of the most worth while and uplifting videos I have experienced on the internet. God Bless You.

[@theriven1]

Dave, I have no clue how, but you took every word from my head and heart and wrote it down, including "God bless you"

[@jf3518]

watch "Traditional Finnish Log House Building Process" on youtube, this is one of the best :)

[@alainhenry1729]

Yes ....no more words needed. Absolute beauty and craftsmanship

[@pin-pong6399]

theriven1 y

[@spicynomad]

poetic, dave. absolutely poetic.

[@tomassutkaitis781]

I was crying how beautiful show the harmony with the nature, family and traditions. Good luck for all of you!

[@thorasgard1662]

Wow ... a very great house! The owner so I think is the happiest person in the imaginable - 100% sustainable! My "respect" for the craftsmanship that was demonstrated here in this video, which today no longer commonplace in our industrialized world! Best regards from Germany

[@tylermech66]

yah the only thing i'd change would be keeping the brick exposed, because I like the look better, but overall i'd totally live my life out in that house :D

[@natagriskevica9645]

One of the best videos on Y.T. Well done Latvians!

[@tomg1247]

I have designed and helped assemble a number of timber frame buildings, but I have never seen anything with this level of skill and beauty, inside and out, in a modern build. What a warm, grace filled home!

[@texhenge9462]

This is magnificent. I have built several houses and buildings over 40 years under the direction of my father, a master builder. This house exceeds any I have ever seen in design and execution. It should be treasured and lived in for a dozen generations and more. Thank you for the opportunity to see your video.

[@skbartistry2473]

texhenge agreed and this house should be placed under protection as a house of historical value. When the family stops living there, it should become a part of a latvian history museum and serve as a honourable reminder of what's possible to do.

[@skbartistry2473]

texhenge agreed and this house should be placed under protection as a house of historical value. When the family stops living there, it should become a part of a latvian history museum and serve as a honourable reminder of what's possible to do.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

One of the best videos I've ever watched on KZbin. You and your beautiful family are truly inspirational. What an excellent house you have built. We can all learn something from you. Thank you for sharing. Regards from Melbourne Australia.

[@Baron_Muenchhausen_Original]

I absolutly agree with you! Best Regards from Lower Saxony Germany

[@richardlarade8062]

isnt it!!

[@richardlarade8062]

yes it is indeed one of the best ive seen also!!

[@dozer1642]

DCTTeacher1 I couldn’t have said it better. I’m almost in tears. This wonderful family, this house, this life. Not sure if anything else on KZbin can come close to this.

[@aidamolina3659]

Agree

[@vickrise99]

I first watched this video 5 years ago, like 2 or 3 times. I came back today because it gives me so much peace and joy! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful experience 🙏

[@maximeus03]

I love you people that had the fortitude to start and complete something so complex and ultimately so beautiful. What a legacy for your efforts. What an example to young people of today to get back to traditional methods, that on the surface may seem "old school", but really employ ancient, energy efficient "tech", combining all the things many of us aspire to, insofar as the slow movement, environmental sustainability, and a rebuilding of our souls. Thank you, thank you, from an old carpenter who wishes he had done this himself. Maybe there is still time.

[@northmenguild]

Thanks Mike! Bending my head low to you! Jacob

[@northmenguild]

+John Neeman Tools Time is a tool, we must know how to handle it and use it to reach our aims...

[@aplaceinthesunyt]

Northmen Wow That was some effort! Your own forest. What size? How did you come to own it? How many trees did you fell? Did you replant? How many days to complete? How many man hours?

[@Birbucifer]

Mike Teschke i believe that you can still do it, use the time you have left, and if you do it, please post a video or something, i would love to watch it

[@quinnrichards5969]

Here are some great woodworking plans that you can try out: HootWood. com

[@Retrakk]

Beautiful construction. Beautiful video production. Beautiful family.

[@fishbonestephen]

Awesome...greetings from Magyarország!.

[@manueljonathancaceres1265]

Because they look happy...

[@iananderson8288]

This made me cry. This is the most beautiful home i have ever seen

[@GregsGarage]

Are you kidding me??? This is amazing! Congrats on a beautiful video and a beautifully built home.

[@trelawnny]

I didn't know someone could drool from watching a house being built, I just loved every thing about it! Thank you. :))))

[@FinnishForests]

come back every now and then to watch this, what a wonderful film

[@majesticmojo3823]

This house has your heart and soul and will be around for generations to come. Your achievement is tremendous. Beautiful house and family.

[@Michal_1977]

it was the best 26 minutes spent on youtube :) thank You :) Your movie took my breath away. VERY positive :)

[@fitzyholden1036]

More than just a house. That's art.

[@liamkisbee8117]

Will last forever that aswell

[@DavidButterfield82]

Spectacular! By far one of the most engaging and beautiful videos I've watched on KZbin.

[@robgoodson7506]

That is by far the most beautiful video I've seen in a long time. The music was wonderful and the photography was extremely good. I felt as if I was following you and your family on the journey of a lifetime and learned a lot along the way. My favorite part of the house as a whole was the fireplace. It was just gorgeous. You have a wonderful family jacob. Your beautiful wife and kids are a blessing beyond all blessing and I've enjoyed watching this. I think it's time for my family to build a house now. Thank you and GOD bless you my brother.

[@1999samtheman]

i find myself back at this video, watching it from beginning to end at least once a year. I hope i can accrue enough skill in my lifetime to be a tenth of the craftsman that these men are.

[@landonboomsma2594]

Same haha

[@sarahmacmillan232]

I'm a bridge builder from Canada, I don't love my job but I do love to build, on those days where its hard to go to work I watch this video and find inspiration. Keep up the great work!

[@jandtlivinglife3130]

Thanks for building bridges for the rest of us. We need them and we are grateful for people like you.

[@aldousorwell4577]

One of the best videos i've seen in awhile, what a beautiful earthly and spiritual home you have build for you and your beautiful family, i can only imagine the satisfaction of living in a home like this, that you have built with your own hands and from local materials. I would also like to commend you and the music in the video, it was all very fitting, if not too much trouble would you mind making a list of all the songs used?

[@northmenguild]

+Aldous Orwell Thanks. Jeff Pianki - Old Habits Peter J Hochstedler - Fools On The Highway Bill Mallonee - Know Jauns Mēness (New Moon) - Pazudušais Dēls Jeff Pianki - The Weight Of Us Jeff Pianki - On Forgetting

[@dmitrybelsky3767]

Джон Нееман Инструменты спасибо тебе добрый человек!

[@bigdave63083]

+John Neeman Tools Thank you!

[@TrepidFaceHugger]

Thank you but this should really be an obligation to mention them in the video description! Poor artists, you getting all the fame. And rightly so but at least give them proper credit. Love to you and all

[@junemacdonald44]

I’ve never cried from watching a house being built, but the sheer heart, effort and LOVE you poured into it was overwhelming to me. You have built a HOME, one that your daughters will one day pass to their kids and so on. Congratulations, it’s beauty typified.

[@channel7minitlagi]

this documentary is more than just an educational video.. this is inspirational!

[@yxcvmk]

Wow, what a *great inspiration* to see this. *Thank You* from somebody who enjoys real work and structures, but did not yet have the chance to experience a build like this.

[@northmenguild]

Thank you! Use your chance when you have one!

[@МаксимКисель-в4е]

John Neeman Tools

[@elizabethwomack5710]

> Start building Shed and Playhouse the easier it is amazing and fast way! facebook.com/BuildingShed/?sk=app_337680106275807

[@blazefoley4536]

Simply beautiful. Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity...

[@abdelmalekbeo7576]

Beautiful family and beautiful house. Well done John. If you own enough land, you might consider to open a school teaching the same techniques you used to build your house. There are a lot of people that will cross the seas to learn from you, I know I will if my application is approved. Like they say "Build it and they will come." you set your own time of the year for classes. Or make an other video adding directions, commentaries, or notes on the steps of each phase you built that house. a lot of people will be grateful. Thank you for sharing and Good luck.

[@yellowsugaronion]

check out northmen.com/en/courses/general-info-about-courses

[@Miff...]

Best video on KZbin!

[@berniegordon6338]

It’s cool to see your kids growing up as the house is built.

[@ArtemFoxLeather]

Досмотрел до конца ! Получил огромное удовольствие от просмотра ! Дом моей мечты ! Вы молодец !!! Жена должна гордиться таким мужем ! Счастья вашей семье в этом прекрасном доме !!!

[@jerryglen986]

It's the self reliance in their hearts, the old man shows he's far from relinquishing his spot on top. Respect for one another is also apparent. Old ways are not gone not yet..Eyes on.

[@mr.goodnight6370]

I love everything about this video,, thanks so very much for sharing this Jacob.. love from Indonesia

[@clowparr]

This video is so satisfying to see that i could watch hours of it. I can't imagine how satisfying this should have been for the builders.

[@СергейВоробьёв-з2р]

Одно из самых атмосферных видео, которые я смотрел. Спасибо Вам за такие прекрасные кадры, счастья Вам и Вашим детям!

[@markgoode4109]

Amazing workmanship and a beautiful home. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes.

[@123terrymc]

Brilliant from another old carpenter. You guys should be very proud.

[@mrfreemen2717]

This familly more happy than billionaire familly.. pure love pure souls.. great film my friend wish you the best!

[@kathyr.6623]

I've spent the pandemic watching KZbinrs build cabins. I love them all, but watching this video of the hand-crafting of your home just makes my heart sing! What an incredible effort. It is wonderful that these skills haven't been forgotten and are being passed down, creating a new generation of craftsmen. Bless you and your family as you enjoy this "work of heart" for many years to come.

[@MycketTuff]

Imagine these guys teaming up with the fella from Primitive Technology..

[@tonylyongfernandez1408]

They will kill each other !

[@quinnrichards5969]

Here are some great woodworking plans that you can try out: HootWood. com

[@ibrahimgoma7779]

haha , he is super good too

[@vasilebnd411]

Ibrahim Goma ,

[@Danyocus]

YES

[@wernichtfragtbleibtdumm.6537]

What a beautiful Film!!! God bless You and your Family...

[@sjv6598]

I think that is the most beautiful thing I have ever watched. A young man with the skills of someone three times his age building a stunning home for his equally beautiful family. I am truly touched by what I have just watched, sir, thank you.

[@CaptMaxADV]

This is unimaginable. Very inspiring, although I could only hope to ever accomplish a fraction of such an achievement. You have restored my faith in humanity a little more good sir. Well done.

[@Specialized61]

They are woodworking masters. Just beautiful.

[@guillaumejovet1768]

I’m french carpenter, i love your work, your determination. You are amazing ! You have a gold in your hand and your heart 💪

[@CUTTLOOSE1]

For somebody general emotionless that realy hit me like a train, right in the feels! utter beauty in both house finnish and video finnish 👌🏼👌🏼 I. Seriously could watch vids like this all day!!! Thank you for this gem!

[@javacaffeine]

Quite the contrary, it's not finnish, it's latvian!

[@shanestamball1886]

this is the best timber framing of a home video i've ever seen! and quite possibly the best video on KZbin. only wish i could do this in america, but my local building codes inspector's would lose their minds.

[@saoirsetrodai6891]

look for historical exemptions/exclusions/waivers buried in the building code for log cabins. some municipalities county districts allow for such things.

[@krishowell9130]

yes but the process that involves you using your own wood is very expensive

[@michaeleastham4558]

Alaska.

[@fmanh]

Kris Hammer what would make it expensive. I live in sweden which has among the most thorough building codes there is in the world, and Lithuania isn't far behind either. Neither her not there building codes is a real problem. Usually they are there for a reason and you can accommodate them in your project. It takes a bit of planning for sure. Bit that's about it.

[@krishowell9130]

I can't speak for everywhere but here in Nova Scotia, Canada you have to have someone come out and make sure that your wood is "dry" between 17% and 19% enough and all of your plans have to have an engineers stamp of approval on the plans for the house and both of those from my understanding can cost around $70,000 to $100,000

[@tomaskucera6054]

Long and happy live Maiznieki!

[@ViktorSamaranch]

Потрясающий фильм по своей сути по своему философскому смыслу....на сердце становиться теплее от таких шедевров...Благодарю Вас за минуты счастья при просмотре...)))))

[@omara.s.7205]

One of the best inspiring video i have ever seen. Man may God bless your Hands, Soul, house and absoultily your Beautiful family

[@skitzochik]

That is easily the finest display of efficient carpentry & heartfelt humanity I think I have ever laid my big brown eyes on. Inspiring, and totally tiring...sleep must come easy at the end of days like these.

[@jlatpres]

This is one of the most beautifully crafted homes I have ever seen. I was deeply moved by the end result. Thank you for sharing the building of this masterpiece.

[@davidfilipgoransanja]

thank you. regards from Serbia to real MAN

[@jgrin]

I am glad finally I found the original...... beautiful, artistic, memorable and even entertaining......reminds me of good old days that I miss so much.....two thumbs up!!!!!!!

[@EnwardHiggins]

Not only one of the best videos I've ever seen on youtube, but one of the best videos I've ever seen in general

[@Adam-of5vt]

The cutscenes to the children playing in the fields encapsulates the wonder and innocence of such an accomplishment like building your own home. Absolutely incredible work. No doubt an unimaginable toll on your bodies and minds. But once its all built, living in that home must come with the most amazing sense of peace.

[@joshuayoung3319]

Absolutely the most beautifully crafted home I've ever seen built.. you gentleman are artists❤

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

One of the most gorgeous, relaxing, awe inspiring videos I have yet seen on youtube. You guys do some outstanding work.

[@blasi11884]

'Northmen'...thank you for sharing this with us all. I truly appreciated the video in it's entirety from beginning to end. I further appreciate the fact you showed us viewers that this type of effort and life is nourishment for the human soul. It's comforting that a younger generation seeks out this type of life and thus there is 'hope' for humanity. May your home keep you and your family healthy and happy.

[@th.l.7768]

Thank you so much for those 26 minutes of pure beauty, emotion and inspiration. God bless you all. Greetings from Belgium.

[@alberteinstein9045]

I've just watched this video for somewhere around the tenth time. Every time I see it I love it even more than the last. nature does not hurry anything, yet everything is accomplished.

[@paulmachak9853]

This is one of the finest made vids I have ever watched.

[@willmeyer6343]

I've watched this video several times!!! I keep returning!!!! Thank you Jacob !! May GOD bless you and your family

[@MrEricanthony]

Beautiful family and a blessed pair of hands. God bless you and your family...

[@salmanbabar]

The most beautiful thing I've seen on KZbin so far.

[@dfgrego]

Fast track this dude for manliest man of the decade. How does this guy not have a reality show? I'd watch him building cabins every week! Incredible workmanship = incredible final result. Write a book!

[@ChainsawMan1989]

This was the video which made me subscribe this channel. Was always addicted to old European craftmanship.

[@staffanlindell4309]

Just wanted to say that this movie was absolutely beautiful. Especially seeing things age throughout gave you a connection to the whole thing. Amazing work!

[@onebadhawk]

You are truly a blessed man.. Your skills are second to none.. Your little girls just leave me speechless..

[@javiermachin1]

Wonderful project… Blessings from Mexico to your lovely family.

[@lukesgametime89]

This home is by far the most astounding thing I have seen in a very long time. The amount of work and dedication that this took is beyond my comprehension. This is my inspiration. I too dream of building a house for my family in a such an heirloom quality fashion. Well done. There is something God given in all of this.

[@lukesgametime89]

How long did this take?

[@endijslocmelis2515]

mormonsurvival It took 3 years.

[@johnmutton799]

This is always a pleasure to watch. A great community,

[@vincentmoes7590]

I can only say; thank you, thank you, thank you. For showing me the love for wood, carpentry, family and life as it should be. This video has been an enormous inspiration to me.

[@DobruchT]

A M A Z I N G ! ! ! Thank you for the inspiration! May you and your loved ones have a long and happy life in that beautiful house! Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@loloblanc04]

Bing watching youtube videos since years but I keep coming back to this one. Definitely my favorite one. Greatings from France.

[@deadfish86]

This is, By Far, the most kick-butt build I have seen yet. I've been following this type thing for over 30 years, and this is the best ever. Dick's jaw would drop, I'm sure. Satriecošs!!!

[@labdian]

Kāds lepnums, ka tie ir latvieši! Sirds silst, dzirdot viņus runājam, dzirdot sievu dziedam, redzot bērnus.

[@xem1969]

Felicitari, frumoasa familie, superba casa.....sa traiti fericiti si sanatosi in ea.Viata lunga.

[@ichlesemit]

i watch the video from time to time again and again. its wonderful!

[@tungson76]

I love it. beautiful shots, the music, the colour, all come together beautifully and most importantly, beautiful family! Regards from Melbourne Australia.

[@swampwhiteoak1]

You are true craftsmen. That is the most beautiful house I have ever seen. Especially with the cross and bough wreath. If you will come to the USA I will hire you to build my house. I have the trees standing on site. In this area, horse hair was used in the wall plaster for strength and structure.

[@Daluto83]

For those like me who liked the first song: Old Habits - Jeff Pianki

[@colinz5810]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@MademoiselleIcelfly]

My new favorite. Thank you.

[@colinz5810]

+Lizzette Lavin it's pretty good song :)

[@MademoiselleIcelfly]

Alaa Beydoun : Great song. From what I understand...Jeff released one album (love it), got married, and moved to Hollyweird. Hope he releases another album soon.

[@colinz5810]

Best luck for him then :)

[@Ed.Morin1991]

И дом классный и видео соответствующее. Вдохновляющий ролик.

[@HyperJoe]

Retired Builder Craftsman Jack of all Trades, Master of none.. You Sir are a dying Breed, Your Craftsmanship is second too none, NICE Job m8! Thanks for sharing.. :D

[@micheleharris2361]

Thank you for sharing this - every time I've seen this, I love it more. Lovely work that you have done for your family. :)

[@idunparks9971]

This is such a beautiful home, I’m envious... God Bless you and your family

[@varioussongs6616]

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[@KrasMoto]

Я пересматриваю это видео каждый год. Взрослые уже немного постарели, дети выросли. Время идет. Видео очень искреннее и вдохновляющее

[@a.s.b8270]

Incredible. I’ve been a builder and a craftsman for over 20 yrs and would give anything to spend a few months with these guys building. This is next level craftsmanship and work ethic.... phenomenal

[@MrCountrycuz]

You can sign up to their workshop you know!

[@jerrystark3587]

Excellent craftsmanship, wonderful video production, and delightful subjects. This home will embrace all who enter. Thank you! Vislabākie novēlējumi visiem!

[@resinshinecreations]

Cik ļoti smuka māja pašu rokām uzcelta. Cepuri nost!!! Atgādina lauku māju kur es daudzas vasaras pavadīju un bija vislabākie dzīves momenti. Just perfect 👍🏻

[@sorbifromLJ]

Одно из самых красивых видео, которые мне довелось увидеть.

[@carpentryandwoodwork2018]

Traditional Timber frame has soul character and beauty!

[@bldlightpainting]

From this custom home designer / builder to your family, what an awesome job and a whole lot of work and love you have put into your home. God bless my friends.

[@bear0907]

Amazing build very interesting, You are a very talented and you and your family must be very proud of your beautiful house!! Thank you for sharing it with us.