Canadian Couple Builds Their DREAM Home with HANDTOOLS! (Tiny Log Cabin in the Forest, FULL BUILD)

[@juliejones7358]

Well guys. I’m from the U.K., I’m 60 years old and I’ve just sat and watched this 2.5hr building marathon and couldn’t stop watching. You both should be extremely proud of what you’ve achieved here. Even your parents and families should be proud too. Nobody since a long era ago have built houses with hand tools. I admire you both for your stamina and the duration this build must have taken. Give yourselves a big pat on the back. I look forward to seeing the day you hear the laughter of children too, enjoying the fruits of your hard labour. Well done again guys

[@hkguitar1984]

Ditto, I'm 61 from Northern Michigan. I do agree with you Julie, they should be very proud of their efforts and accomplishment. They remind me of "My Self Reliance", Shawn James' KZbin Channel. Truly amazing what a determined person can achieve, these people should be an inspiration to all of us.

[@tinwizard6447]

@@hkguitar1984 I'm 81 from Oregon. Very nicely done, kids. I agree with the reference to Shawn James, been watching him for years.

[@hkguitar1984]

@@tinwizard6447 👍😉

[@seanadamson257]

I have to ask where did you learn this skill? Very impressed with your work, both of you. I live in Canada and always wanted to build a log cabin.

[@enchantedmountain5354]

I’m 60 and also enjoyed watching your video, you guys are amazing

[@chriskilgour5576]

Thank you for not putting loud useless music in your videos. It’s such a pleasure being able to hear the sounds of the Forest and the sound of your hand saw cutting into the wood. How quietly you work together your like a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.

[@charles11ification]

Absolutely agree about not having intrusive, loud muzak in the videos. Let the sounds of nature reign!

[@TubeScrewed]

And also, for not having an Intro.

[@mikezeestraten7000]

Yes about no music, intros and such makes this vid a masterpiece in the YT genera.

[@ДенисСуспицин]

Меня тоже раздражает музыка в таких видео, а ребята молодцы, привет из России

[@МартачкаДада]

Они рубят здоровые, живые деревья, не сухие, не упавшие, разве такое можно???

[@jamesdennis5699]

I also believe you two have cemented a bond between you that will last forever. I could not help thinking as I watched what a wonderful experience two young people could have together, to build the house together they will raise their family in and share their love for a life time. It is truly amazing and wonderful. Congratulations to you both.

[@jamesdennis5699]

By the way, I am 76 and from Washington State USA. 😊😊😊❤

[@gennadijulanov6284]

перевод будет на русский или нет?

[@williamwylie2962]

I'm a retired 65 year old man and a master Carpenter, and I'm very impressed! Especially with hand tools and no power! I know talent and a gift when I see it! Unbelievable!

[@tashunkawitco8484]

I could not agree more. I was a roofer most my life and I was a carpenter for a while, but just a stick framer. I didn't even do the Punch-Out work. As a Master Carpenter you're doing precise stuff that requires craftsmanship and taking carpentry to an artistic level. Not just throwing a bunch of 2x4's together like me when I was framing. You know what you're talkin about my grandfather was a master carpenter too. So I know exactly what those two words entail. You're an master of your craft and an artisan and artist. Not just a construction worker.

[@stephendendy8376]

Master carpenter pppfffff what where you born in the 1790 or something and worked on a ship , how very pompous of you

[@nwobob]

If you were watching closely there were a few mortices with some telltale signs of a few chainsaw cuts. Still quite a feat.

[@danagrey3534]

Nick & Maela, I have to say I have watched a lot of off-grid cabin builds to get ideas for my build and I have to say this is by far one of the best videos I have seen to date! I found it interesting using an interlocking post and beam style build and with basic hand tools! There are also a lot of couples out there doing these types of builds and you two really grabbed my attention! I don't care where in the world you are, but if we had more young couples like you two supporting each other to build something you both can be proud of and cherish for decades to come, this world would be a better place! I say that sincerely! The teamwork is beyond words and super proud of you two on that fact alone! I'm older and in my mid-50s in Central Ohio USA, and recovering from reconstructive knee surgery so I plan on using modern tools and equipment to assist me, but I have found your videos very insightful with a lot of techniques I plan on incorporating. Thank you for sharing! I'm going to get a small portable sawmill to mill 8 x 8 square posts and 6 x 6, and 4 x 4 posts for the rest and do my joints the same way you two did! Great craftsmanship in my view! You two really did a super fantastic job not just with your cabin build but with your video and editing! Major kudos for being inspiring on many fronts and I wish you two much love, happiness, and good health for decades to come! I look forward to watching more of your awesome videos!

[@solartime8983]

Agreed!😊 Nicka & Maela! 🌻What type of wood? Fir? , it works easier than oaks Im planning to build with in GA. ..🌅

[@edleibrock5572]

loop😊

[@Williamhouse-u2j]

Wooden cabins in the forest always have something very special. This is the motivation that drives me to design more natural wooden houses like in this video.

[@Glenn-em3hv]

Man ol man you two have some incredible patience to do that like they did years and years ago!!! It's really unbelievable that there's still people who know how to do it!!! God bless you!!!

[@rboston33]

Absolutely fabulous to watch. Your house will last 100 years. Your grandchildren willl stand in awe of what you did

[@mikemchaney1003]

Too bad in today's world the grandchildren probably won't. Because they will be plugged into the system.

[@kevinreed342]

Best video I’ve seen on KZbin I wish everyone did videos like this. No obnoxious KZbin redundant music no time lapse just sit back drink a beer and enjoy the ride. Excellent job

[@kharakim]

Your teamwork is a model for every couple. Your planning and quality of construction will doubtlessly enrich your own lives but also, if you raise a family, the lives of your children and your grandchildren long after you're gone. Blessings on you and them for sharing your experience with the rest of us and brightening our worlds.

Thank you so much for the kind words! We also think our future kids will have a great life here 😊

[@doorkeeper4872]

​@BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY WAY 😊 THANK YOU .

[@patsyjenkins4053]

Absolutely ! Thank y’all for sharing this 👍May The Lord God Almighty be with you and Bless you. Y’all done a wonderful job ❤

[@ЛеонидКемов]

Чушь это все но все таки вы молодцы

[@humphreycrichlow3132]

Love your UNITY, God said let her be your HELPER. Well for me she more than a helper. She aquired all aspects of carpentry, masonry ect ect. She will be proud of him as a man, and visa versa, and of course their home. She has a legacy. May God keep HIS BLESSINGS and GRACE on them and family, I pray in Jesus name. HalleluYah Amen .🙏🏿❤️

[@douglasreents6578]

I am 54 years old and been in the residential home building and repair for a long time. I respect this build cuz of choice not to use power tools. I don't know what experience you have but you have the smarts and more importantly the will it takes. The roof rafters will wick water through the wood. I hope you cover the cut ends with a good high quality finish since the roof decking and metal do not extend past the cut ends. I'm not trying to pick apart your build just want it to last a long time cuz you put alot into it. The dwelling will be a part of you I hope for life. I applaud the choice of tools especially in a day and age where people like to take short cuts and use power tools .I am sure you will know your home like he back of your hand. Good job. I commented to soon. I see the gutters now.

[@gdasailor4634]

Looks like clay basted capping on the end grain of the logs - should be effective in deterring checking and wicking.

[@AlbertoO.Hardin]

For a Canadian couple, embarking on such a project represents a labor of love and a commitment to realizing their vision of a perfect living space tailored to their needs and preferences.

[@vithukichodhan5874]

Excellent job and well done😊😊😊

[@larryjefferson2146]

I’m 72 years old and have just watched one of my dreams come to fruition vicariously through you guys! Wonderful video and the appearance of soul mates at work. Keep the love and let us enjoy your ventures. From eastern Kentucky, bless you!!

[@dottiebaker6623]

I don't know what impresses me more, the off grid build, the cinematography or the amiable way you two work together. Well done!!

[@Mutlap]

reality says there might have been one or two tiffs we never saw behind the scenes

[@mack7092]

You both for sure are soulmates, having persevered together the build of this scale. To top it off with just a few hand tools. You both are such an inspiration to many young talented people. God bless your marriage forever and ever!

[@eugenecerda5757]

Wild guys, have made my evening. To see two people working together that's in my mind we'll stay together I'm the one that's blessed today by seeing you guys do this. I realize this is a little later and I hope that the cabin and you both are doing well. I want to tell you one of my favorite clips is when you are using the drone to take an overhead view of the top of the cabin and your girl is still on the roof. But as you go higher and higher you get a panoramic view of the beautiful colors surrounding your place by the fall leaves. GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU.

[@jamesdude4220]

my father told me "anything worth doing is a labor of love." I say today at fifty four years old, nothing worth doing is easy. I like seeing your cuts evolve as you go. great job you two.

[@jeffreywarner6792]

l agree with William, this is truly awesome work, being a retired Carpenter and Joiner for most of my working life,l retired many years ago,l' 79 and to see a young couple do something like this most encouraging. Good luck to them for the future.

[@donpigg1875]

Your craftsmanship, your teamwork, your attention to detail, your creativity, etc, etc, etc, is incredible. It is such a blessing that you have documented this and shared it with your KZbin audience as well as family and friends. It is truly inspiring!

[@edifariajunior4360]

What fantastic work, what rapport between you, the richness of detail and the care with which you did everything is very impressive, congratulations, it was an honor to watch every minute of this work of art. Congratulations to you both. Thanks for sharing. May God bless you greatly.

[@dennisa.brinck5988]

They are both very skilled....I was truly in awe....very, very impressed

[@tashunkawitco8484]

My wife and I watch this together I've watched it twice now. I worked construction most of my life mostly as a roofer. But I have framed Carried hod, laid brick poured foundations, done a little bit of everything. I am really really impressed with the job you guys did as a team together. You did it the old school way. I am 55 and I remember having to hand nail no pneumatic nailers. But you guys did it the way the Pioneers would have done it. I know strong grown men that would have been whining and complaining the whole time. You have a beautiful home now. And those wonderful memories to always share together. A couple that can survive doing that together, you all will be able to survive whatever this world throws at you. Well-done, I tip my hat to you both.100%

[@michaelrooney5786]

P😊😊 ji

[@DeadCat-42]

Memories, My old pals Velma And Shaggy did the same. I remember the custom painted van, my poor fashion sense ( I had a thing for ascots) and that old dog

[@tashunkawitco8484]

@@DeadCat-42 hopefully you got a Scooby Snack

[@funtyes1970]

so, are you saying if Pioneers had power tools in their time, they wouldn't use them?

[@tashunkawitco8484]

@@funtyes1970 of course I'm not saying that they would most definitely use power tools if they had them back then anything to make the job easier I'm just saying it's cool the way they did it the old school way a lot of extra work a lot of extra time it was just calling unique I know when the church Notre Dame burned down over there in France they said that that was three generations of Masons and Carpenters that built that grandfather father and son worked on that church and the Craftsman don't exist today that can do that kind of Woodworking and masonry work because they were talking about restoring it but now there's no doubt if the people that founded this country add power tools they would most definitely be using them because time is money and anytime you can make a job easier that's what people are going to do

[@backwoodsblades9280]

I was a carpenter and builder for years from ground to roof and everything in between. I am extremely impressed with this build not to mention that it was all with non electric hand tools. Outstanding job guys

[@wimwesterbaan6466]

Toyta 0:40

[@funtyes1970]

so, you are saying making a lot more work for yourself cuz of hand tools? and don't forget probably take 5 times longer to build it cuz of hand tools.

[@hookwaddell8102]

I’d give ANYTHING to have someone to spend the rest of my life with, that would work beside me to build our home. So much meaning and what a special thing to do. Well done.

[@MERCFANS]

Nothing brings people together like teamwork. Very nice.

[@wendyhannan2454]

I’m a 76 year old women, and I loved watching these two amazing young people, working so hard. And what a fabulous job they did. So far removed from the way cabins and houses are built today. It looks beautiful, you should both be very proud of your selves. Such hard work without power tools. 💪💪 Watching from Australia 🇦🇺🐨

[@thenewmdzak]

I am 24 year old man and I am jealous of you since you got to grow up in a very good era. I despise what the world is going towards. But these videos do give me some peace.

[@frederickporter2077]

​@@thenewmdzakI am 84years old and enjoyed every minute of your build

[@NicolaMs007]

I absolutely 100% agree,

[@deborahhenderson149]

Absolutely agree with you. BRILLIANT WORK!.

[@deborahhenderson149]

From north east of England . X

[@henrykleyn3423]

Thanks for the great video. Im 64 years old from New Zealand and I like the previous commenteer, I could not stop watching once I started. Keep up the good work and everything of the best for you guys future.

[@markhoffman-jh6ev]

I have been building for over 45 years, and I am speechless right now. What you two have accomplished is beyond words. I stumbled across this video by accident, and two and a half hours later I am humbled by what you guys did. You should be so proud of your accomplishment. 99% of todays couples would NEVER even try something like this. Great Job, what a story for your children and perhaps grandchildren someday...FANTASTIC WORK YOU TWO!!!!!

[@JamesCouch777]

Make that 99.999% and it would be more like it.

[@sandrahorton2956]

That's the percentage I was thinking of!

[@WeesdaGaia]

... let's say ... ONE of a Million !!! ... would be it ... Voila ! ...

[@BigJim-zh9gr]

I am a retired builder, and I can say without a doubt, you both are master craftspersons. I am in awe of your skill and endurance. Very very well done, you both should be beyond proud. WOW

Well thank you so much! It means a lot coming from someone with such experience !! :)

[@clarkkent3730]

@ What do you think? Are you a good enough person to enter into heaven? How many lies have u told before? Ever stolen? Ever lusted? Ever hated anyone? We have broken God's laws but Jesus has paid our fine!

[@chipmiller9074]

In today's day and age power tools are awesome specially cordless my hat is off to your patients😮 they have come so far with batteries small generators even like a Honda make short work I would not have judged you different either way awesome job and it's great to see how well you work together😊

[@bartvangorcum7445]

A very beautifull house. Excellent skills. If there are forrest fires I would make space around the house. To keep it safe. Greetings from Holland

[@judygallagher753]

What a beautiful home you both built together. You should be so proud of this! So happy for you. Greetings from Newport, Minnesota USA! :)

[@kentuckyfriedjews88]

Let's not forget the amount of time they took to constantly reposition the cameras and edit all the film. Kudos to this talented couple.

[@danshepler9933]

At 79 and in a power chair to get around I obviously can no longer get involved in this type of thing, but I watched every minute of your video and am astounded at the work you have done. You have crafted a beautiful home that you have every right to be proud of.

[@gwendolyncampbell9307]

I have never seen anyone build a home the way you guys did. This is so awesome. I will be looking for more of your projects. I’m going to subscribe to your page because this is just too awesome to not subscribe.

Thank you so much for the support!! We're very glad you enjoyed our video 😊

[@Judithmaryannx]

This just blows my mind the dedication and hard work, not to mention teamwork that the two of you have devoted to your dream home. I sent a link of this to my cousins son and wife, they are doing very similar. I believe up in thunder Bay. They have four children and they are also homeschooling and the children also I’ve been helping with the home. They use some kind of mud compound everywhere in the house the walls on the floor. What part of Canada are you in, please? Keep up the good work, you will reap the benefits from this. God bless and stay safe.🇨🇦🙏💕

[@LorieH-o4b]

My husband and I just watched this beautiful young couple building their dream home. You guys work so great together. I wish you a long and prosperous life in the woods of Canada.

[@salvatoremesa]

Down to the smallest detail. Extraordinary work by this couple.

[@MsMegil]

As I discovered your videos more than half way through your build I have not had the time to go back and view them all from the beginning. This look back at the entire build was perfect and I’m even more impressed with you both. Thank you.

That’s exactly why we made that video ahah glad it could bring you back to the beginnings :)

[@Koushi82]

When real estate and builders jack prices up this is what the new generation must do to overcome their challenges that they put in place good job.

[@shawnhulke7385]

Very nice precision work with only basic hand tools. And I must say that the gal could outwork most men. This is just outstanding work from both of you. I am a 25 year carpenter and I’ve seen a lot of people who could not build this cabin ,this nice with power tools. Kudos to you both!

[@Countrylifevloginchina]

😀😄😁

[@bobflores]

You should be very proud of yourselves and what you've accomplished. If your relationship survived this build then it should survive just about anything. Looking forward to future projects on the property.

We do believe you are right!! Thank you so much :)

[@cloewilson68]

Yes totally with them only using hand tools and not electric tools amazing craftsmanship that both of them are doing because people this age would not be doing this kind of work today and most people this age wouldn't be thing or doing this themselves they would pay someone else to do it for them these two here have amazing work ethic that most people doesn't have these days.

[@susanthursdays5008]

Amen!💪⚖️☝️☯️🔨☀️☸️📐🌎🕊🌲🇨🇦🌟💫

[@surinderthapa4204]

😮😮😮

[@golfish8589]

​@Is Maela ambidextrous? If so. Does she struggle with left and right? Nice job

[@KupiAlomireh]

Rumah kelindang kayu bulat di dusun,, namanya, kelindang, kuat tul👍👍👍

[@mc9551]

Looks GREAT. Hard enough just to build a cabin. But to do it with hand tools only ! And to have a wife that is willing to get her hands dirty & help. You both should be very proud.

[@worshipGod001]

You both look so young, yet you built an awesome house together. The young lady is such a good partner. You both deserve accolades, well, well done.

[@JamesJamieson-h3z]

i couldnt stop watching , it was so envigorating to watch a young couple do such a magnificent job well done to you both have a great life

[@greenplants1065]

What an awesome job! It's so good to see a married couple working together as a team to make a dream come true!! Keep it up!!!!

[@boonedog1457]

You two are spectacular! What a great husband and wife team. I'm impressed by both of you. Your wife is as tough as ever! What you built is stunning and is a hand crafted masterpiece. Congratulations! A job well done!

Thank you so much!

[@artsymargo]

It is SOOO satisfying when logs drop onto the one below, matching the curve so well. Nice job, you two!

[@davidwhipple2630]

Way to Go! It's so comforting to know there are younger people out there that get it. Thank you

[@stephend.mixell2042]

Fantastic build. I am in my late 60es and used a lot of those hand tools with my dad when i was young. As time progressed, he got power tools, but I still enjoyed working with some of those hand tools even into my later years. Really nice job. Take care all.

[@rexmccomb7589]

It’s awesome to watch a couple work together as a team and build their dream

[@sittingpretty64]

They are so skilled. They make it look easy😊

[@sittingpretty64]

Great teamwork.

[@eezeedoesit]

ts even better t watch em run with the next forest fire!

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

@@eezeedoesit I hope that never happens

[@jdstewart4915]

I am so impressed with the craftsmanship and dedication you two put into this build! The way you work so well together toward a common goal is so encouraging. God has truly blessed you. Please keep posting more content of the other projects around this cabin. I appreciate the authentic sounds of the forest and of the work...no music! And your camera work while you're working is spectacular! Nice job and thanks for the videos!!!

[@Keatso11]

I watched every second of this and I want to say you both are fantastic. The skills you show are amazing and your finish is something I wish I had. Best two hours on KZbin in a very long time.

[@heather2493]

My precious late husband and I built a screened in porch on our house many years ago.. the price quotes we got for someone else to build were outrageous, so we decided to do it ourselves! It’s not quite as impressive as this beautiful cabin you have built ✌️ But I still sit on this porch and am amazed that we made this… cherish each other, what you kids have is amazing ❤🥰

[@jazzyjess12]

This comment touched my heart. 💜

[@chrisforjesus4740]

I like the fact that there is no background music you can hear nature And that this is not a timelapse Great work you guy's, you inspire me to not give up on carpentry

[@jiefflerenard1228]

This woman sure can swing a hammer. You two are such a hard working team, I do not know if people understand the incredible amount of work it is! I counted 2 1/2 years by the seasons. BRAVO !

[@nancyjones1392]

You two are absolutely incredible!!!!! I am amazed!!!!!

[@viviensmith2764]

I think you have probably realised many of us out here’s fantasy of a cozy cabin in the woods 💗 so proud of you both and in absolute awe of your skills. Wishing you a happy life in the woods 🙏🏻💗🤩

[@choochoo3985]

I am 82, designed and built my own home, ( traditional.) and have to say you two impressed me to no end. Great skill and innovation.

[@bikeoffrd1196]

Good to see some young adults doing hard work. God bless you both.

[@user-yk7hj7nd4d]

I don’t think I’ve ever sat through a KZbin video without skipping through, Thank you for making this an entertaining video.

[@donnester5657]

I loved this! I’m an old wood shop guy and the whole process was captivating! My wife was equally impressed how both of you worked so well together!

[@AlbertHomer-d4c]

it was so envigorating to watch a young couple do such a magnificent job well done to you both have a great life

[@kmiller1341]

Old school build by young adults. Very impressed. This is how kids used to be and should still be.

[@fabiosantos3638]

I'm from Brazil and I'm delighted with this wooden construction! I was watching the entire video and delighted with the willingness and skills to build this house! 👏👏👏👏

[@alcimaraneuzaperin9063]

Também fiquei maravilhada com essa construção, até dá vontade de fazer uma ❤

[@enriquerivara5527]

😊

[@fabiosantos3638]

@@alcimaraneuzaperin9063 realmente da vontade mesmo de fazer uma 🤭

[@BillCheshire_Jr]

I love how you guys were both hanging on that one side of the door you were putting in to get it to fit

Haha that's one of our favourite moments too

[@HayleyPamela22]

And the wee giggles with it 😂😂

[@tonyrhodes3087]

Guys, this has to be the best vid on KZbin at the moment. It has everything. Vision, Hard graft. Skill. Inventivness. Attention to detail. Everything. What a project to embark upon!! And what a finished result!! I've got nothing but admiration for you both. Fantastic job. Very well done. Tony, from UK

[@wakule]

What a team! Just found this vid and had to stop at approx 20 minutes in to comment. Nick your faith in Maela to hold the spike while she hammers it in with a sledge hammer is awesome! There are very few people with that kind of confidence in folks. You two are amazing

[@ramirez368]

I don’t know if you guys are crazy…..I’m speechless, jesus!!!! What an amazing journey you guys did!!!!!

[@TomGarner99]

Fellow Americans- the Canadians have just raised the bar again! 🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@mountainwoodsman8116]

Absolutely amazing! I love how you keep each step in the process simple, and you don't over-complicate anything. Makes me think I could do something like this. You both have much to be proud of.

[@TWTexasA1]

These two craftsmen have done a job second to none…some of the nicest and most precise building of a log cabin I’ve ever seen. The dedication alone it must have taken is amazing…..I’m just totally in awe of what they’ve done…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@bourneethan3190]

수천년 전 한국인들은 못 하나 없이 튼튼한 한옥을 지었고 온돌이라는 위대한 발명품 덕분에 집 안에서 맨발로 생활했었죠 :)

[@larryg9137]

I am very impressed with the craftsmanship you two have in the building of your cabin, especially the young woman. You both should be celebrated for your endurance and fortitude! Good Job, Well Done!.

[@ghd1959]

My dad and I stumbled onto this video while visiting him. We have been watching for 4 nights and are absolutely amazed at the precision this wonderful couple achieves. The tongue and groove is so perfect as well as everything you both do. Such a wonderful positive story everyone needs to watch.

[@ThenThiGiang019]

Hi

[@peetahoward]

You are both to be congratulated on your commitment and initiative in building your cabin. I am 77 and have worked with wood in one way or anther for many years. I have spent 2.5 hours of pure enjoyment watching the way you work together, sharing all the various tasks. I commend your tenacity. Obviously you have only shown a section of each task necessary, e.g. cutting down the trees and stripping off the bark, this in itself a major undertaking to provide all the timber necessary. Equally, I commend you on the quality of your videos, which in my opinion is of a professional standard. May you both enjoy many years of life together in this beautiful home that you have created.

[@Property-zd6cn]

The story of a Canadian couple building their dream home with hand tools is incredibly inspiring. It represents a return to craftsmanship and a connection with nature. The fact that it's a tiny log cabin in the forest adds a touch of rustic charm and a deep appreciation for sustainable living. This video is likely to captivate viewers who are interested in off-grid living, minimalism, and the idea of creating a dream home through hard work and dedication.

[@donna6376]

Tiny?😊😅aren't they mesmerizing to watch🎉❤

[@rolfbusch8869]

Andreas8&

[@Луна-о7б]

В Канаде разрешают рубить деревья как придется???

[@michaelmorris1865]

​@user-kj4gu5xx3b they cut the trees on private land. On crown land there are permits you need to cut trees.

[@draganaavdic5705]

I agree with everything said here. I am so amaised with the idea, the work and skill here and I so wish I did something like this when I was younger. I am 75 years old and live in Johannesburg, South Africa. Well done guys.

[@debprather4214]

OMG, I couldn't stop watching! Where did you learn all of these skills? You both are so young, talented and work together perfectly! I was totally gob smacked. And I noticed you didn't use any electric or battery operated tools. Wow, you should teach your craftsmanship to others. Totally amazing. Whoever shot your videos is top of the line! I seriously enjoyed every second and will watch every video you make. So impressed, outstanding job you two!!!!

[@rodbarker1017]

To @debprather4241. You can't teach what these guys have. They are borne engineers. They are borne with this ability to instantly see the problem in its entirety and somehow produce the optimum result. Its a gift like art and music. So gratifying to see them working in such harmony where, to a great extent, speech is superfluous. I am an engineer, all my forebears have been, and so are my kids and grandkids, it's in their genes. Love the fact they use hand tools and make it look so easy. There is a great deal of native skill being demonstrated here. Again their single minded "push on with it" approach comes through. If you know what to look for, there is an amazing amount to see in this video. I am an 82 yo Brit still very fitt and functional. Thanks guys an inspiration. I shall " Keep buggering on" as Winney (Churchill) was wont to say. So I can remain active for many more years. Oh if you get a bit stuck on an item. LET FORM FOLLOW FUNCTION. it usually points in the right direction

[@vickykey792]

You two are unbelievable building your log cabin all by yourselves ,wishing you the best and happiness all the days of your lives

[@robertgrey7266]

Outstanding work! It is such a delight to see more and more people these days taking the road less traveled, going off-grid and being self-reliant.

[@johannepelletier7490]

Merci a vous deux pour nous avoir partagé votre beau projet . Votre mini maison est splendide. Félicitations !!! J'ai deja hate de voir vos futurs projets 😊

Merci, Jojo 💛

[@rickwaldo4150]

Really nice cabin you two, & all hand tools too the Amish would be impressed

[@robertmiligi4835]

That's the most beautiful ,custom hand built cabin I've ever seen. I'm amazed the amount of work you both put in to this build, absolutely amazing, ,great job

[@Geardog361]

I give you two much respect for the hard work and dedication you put into this house! In today's modern technological society everyone has become lazy and forgotten what hard work is! Thank you for sharing your hard work and determination to accomplish such a beautiful home and using only hand tools! Much respect to the both of you and many happy and joyous years in this awesome house!

[@cardguys]

My gast is flabbered. 😱

[@noelblanchet6929]

C'est merveilleux! Proud to be Canadian, fière d'être Canadien. Bravo! It is a perfect work.

[@gideonamnony7196]

Great video, scan all the way from the beginning. How wonderful and harmonic you work together. You should both be so proud of the amazing achievement. Years from now you'll be showing your children, what an amazing house you've been creating.

Thank you very much! Hopefully by the time the kids are old enough, they’ll be helping making it bigger and better ;) All the best!

[@sharonyarnell8263]

Thank you for not being greedy and charging people money to leave a comment. These greedy people say leave a comment. Sure for money. Greed. I won' watch them anymore. I'm sure many people feel this way. Your great workers and deserve a standing ovation. Best to you in your life ahead

[@pauletteapril-criddell6346]

HGTV can’t complete with how satisfying watching you build this beautiful cabin! All while watching I was saying to myself, I wonder how much they would charge to make me a log cabin🤣. Your attention to detail did not go unnoticed! You should be proud of yourselves. Well done!

Wow, thank you! Glad we're entertaining :)

[@shernabhumgara9324]

Hello. I came across this episode quite by chance while browsing on KZbin. While I have to admit that I know nothing about carpentry, I have to say that your skill, precision, craftsmanship and camaraderie between you two people is immediately apparent. Your log cabin is a work of art, especially since it’s been crafted with hand tools and in all sorts of weather conditions, in the middle of the deep forest, on a self-crafted ladder, often in precarious positions to get the job done, just as it needs to be done, in the best possible way, with millimetre precision. It is one thing to create an ‘off-the-grid wood cabin’ in the middle of nowhere (that’s what it honestly looks like) - it’s quite another to construct it on uneven ground with heavy logs of wood that need to be transported manually, on your shoulders, from the depths of the forest to the building site. One can only imagine the pain and stiffness in your arms and entire body from manually sawing logs of wood, inserting screws with a manual screwdriver, etc. Very impressive- in every sense of the word! It’s a beautiful log cabin and I wish that it will forever fill your home and hearts with warmth and love. God bless.

[@donnacook8128]

Wow...what a great job you two have done!! We were facinated watching you. My husband has been a carpenter for 40 years and he was impressed!!

[@takinglifebythelens]

Gonna be honest.... I judged books by covers when I started on this video. You both look so young and inexperienced and WOW, did you prove my assumptions wrong (at least the inexperienced part)! You are not builders, you are craftsmen. The patience, skill and perseverance to complete this incredible build is off the charts. I learned several techniques watching this that I will apply. Congrats on building your dream home guys!

[@evanortwine6966]

Same here. I'm still learning lol maybe someday I'll be able to do that. Very impressive

[@patsybenton2380]

For 2 days it's been raining in Florida. For 2 days I've been watching you build a cabin. You work together so well and you're really good carpenters and Craftsman. Great job!

[@izabelasiczek3547]

Love that I can hear all the nature sounds no annoying music. If it comes to the build I can't even describe in words what you did just WOW

[@joepeters4045]

I need to raise my hut, two master builders at work.... Great performance, Congratulations!!!

[@limkh9025]

Thought I’m going to watch for 5 minutes but ended up watching the entire show. This video showcase the skill & knowledge, team work & dedication. Every detail was so meticulously done and i was amazed seeing the final product. I was hoping to see how the cabin was furnished but it wasn’t shown.

[@eddiestafford3313]

Fantastic job by a very resourceful couple. Your hard work and skill levels are out of this world. I started to watch this and couldn`t stop until the end. Much better than a lot of films and the usual TV content. Very very impressed by your gorgeous cabin. Well done to you both.

[@signorsiluro145]

Good job

[@michaelneilsonsr5309]

I have to say you two are crazy awesome. You two are doing such a remarkable job and you work so well together. Years ago I built a small house about the size you are building. With no power tool. .

[@НиколаДеревянко]

Very interesting house construction. You are a great team! The only thing that surprised me was that there are gaps between the logs. We (in Russia) usually make grooves along the log. And they lay insulation between them.

[@Glenn-em3hv]

That's got to be for a good reason because they are to good of builders to not know what they are doing!!!

[@margaretvanderkooy6487]

Amazing....so glad to see that all these hand tools are so beautifully used...my father built our first home in Canada with hand tools and kept them to pass on to family grandkids. Your home will be your pride piece... wonderful achievement....you two certainly work well together ❤

[@TOPJ76539]

The dedication and commitment of these two is incredible. They were made for each other and they compliment each other. There is hardly any talking on these video because I think they read each other's thoughts they are so connected. Great ideas and beautiful house. May God bless your lives and your future family

[@franklegerski9682]

I helped my dad, cousins, and uncle build a cabin from scratch. We used power tools! I couldnt stop watching the video. You two are hard workers. Enjoy this piece of heaven on earth. You deserve it.🎉🎉

[@JumboElliott-m2j]

This is so visually satisfying. What craftsmanship, it is very impressive. I'm truly at awe that you did it all with just hand tools and serious determination. I commend you both to a job well done.

[@MichaelTaylor-f1s]

What a beautiful "old school" structure the two of you built. Well done !!

[@wandacraig8286]

I'm 65 and live in Montana USA. My husband and I did many building projects in our 20 years together, but never anything so grand as this! You two did an amazing job!! And sir, you are blessed to have a wife capable of dealing with heights. I could go up maybe ten feet on a ladder and that was about it. She is to be commended! Congratulations on a job very well done and may you enjoy your home for many decades to come!❤

[@donnas5283]

We love how you work together. We just can’t stop watching; found you last night. Watching you do the inside tonight.

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

With hand tools, WOAH, I am going to sitdown and watch every second of this like an epic movie later on today!