Off Grid LOG CABIN Build / It's Starting to Look Like a HOUSE (S3 Ep12)

I closed the back side of the cabin with larch boards and installed the outline of the windows all made out of raw boards with live edge. I like the final look it gives to the cabin.
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[@Bill_N_ATX]

I remember Nik when you were still felling trees, scrapping bark, and working on the foundations. It is turning into a beautiful home with all your hard work. I look forward to its eventual completion!

[@Bertrand8260]

Was there from the start too, I'm excited for them to finish it & live in it! Hope you continue making videos even once it's finished! Luv the family videos🥳💕

[@disco4535]

What country is he in?

[@markv151]

​@@disco4535 Trnovo , Slovenia

[@Chris-lp2dk]

@@markv151 Yup! About 1km outside Trnovo

[@DancerOfClouds]

Yep, been watching relgiously since episode one.

[@shielahaberecht3417]

Hi Nik..very good to see you working on the house today! I've watched from the beginning, learning each time, wondering how, and feeling better about life in general because of it. Not sure how you accomplish all that, and build a house. From scratch. By hand. No blueprints. May I just say..the level of genius you have put into each log is truly astounding, and borderline miraculous. Thank you, my gifted friend..for sharing your gift so generously, and with kindness and humility. Best wishes always...

[@peterroundy6681]

Nik. Greetings from Texas. we’re so lucky to have you back. Be careful and God bless you and your family

[@lavrentichudakoff2519]

@@peterroundy6681 Big fan from Houston.

[@anneeyre1624]

Well said Shiela, couldn't agree more!

[@elisavillafranca4012]

do you have a crush on my dad?

[@constructionhacks8162]

Hello, This a great video ! My boyfriend and I built our own home. It's a timber house with a concrete slab built on screw piles foundations. Here's a video on how we built the walls ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp6QgHtpn86baLM Hope you will like it :-D

[@edissonrodriguez4995]

Blessed us with yet another video this month. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@mikepriaro9169]

The live-edge larch cladding is, architecturally, the best feature of the cabin.

[@rabooey]

So, so, SO happy that he got some protective coating on that beautiful wood before it turned weathered and turned grey. Nice.

[@adycostea]

im watching u from the begining. u are an ARTIST !! GOD BLESS U.

[@jamilaogrady7042]

It is By far The most Beautiful self build I have ever seen

[@jamiecrabtree3712]

Well Nik, I am so happy to start seeing more of you working on your cabin. I do remember something about trouble with your computer, but still waited for your return. Now, the windows really set it off.......until today. I LOVE what you did to the back windows. I'm really tempted to recommend doing the whole house like that. It is absolutely beautiful!!!!! Now at first you were blowing what mind this 68 yr. old old woman has left. I had to fast forward to see what was really going on & then go back to watch the work. It is very beautiful & it is wonderful you involve your family work to make it a real home. I can hardly wait to see you start on the inside.....with the plumbing & electricity. Yesssss. Well, I'll quit ranting. I'm waiting patiently for more updates. Take care you & your family. Jamie & Paddy (my dog) in Tennessee, USA

[@solitairesmith3553]

What a BEAUTIFUL HOUSE!!!! I'm so glad you let us watch you build your house. I watch all your videos from beginning and I have looked forward to all your update videos. So happy for you and your family.

[@normanmerrill1241]

Great use of live edges…really adds to the esthetics…steady as she goes…

[@Sparkey]

That wonky plank cladding is beautiful.

[@brinhaerycammel3467]

This place has a character all of its own! Excellent!

[@jeanhawken4482]

Beautiful timber on a beautiful building.

[@justtravel2960]

Looks amazing, using the pieces of wood that usually are discarded is the best idea, great job.

[@coalacorey]

The siding looks beautiful with lots of character!

[@WaitWhat99]

Fantastic 😍 what would look super amazing, is if you sand down the timber thats gone grey and sealed it like you did with these ones. The timber would look like it did at the start of your project, and it was AMAZING ❤️❤️❤️

[@maijazauere6880]

Thank you Nik for sharing your videos.

[@shallnotbeinfringedupon202]

It is the happiest of days when Nik drops a video! Its hard to believe that you have grown from 3K followers to almost 500K. Following you on this journey has been a highlight in this crazy world. Thank you Nik!

[@MrKlopson]

Always thumbs up for a man building his house.

[@lavondacarter7228]

Love the siding !

[@robvanza]

Looks beautiful, you can stand proud after this journey of building your cabin! Great inspiration and great work!

[@abarasabwehttam]

That rough cut siding looks AMAZING. I have never seen anyone leave at least a 2 inch gap in their siding before, especially on the windy side of the house. Will be interesting to see how much snow is under that siding come winter...

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Nik . Nice job .

[@aaahtex902]

**ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS NIK = BEAUTIFUL WORKMANSHIP!!!**

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Nick, your talent is unmatched!!

[@misty4782]

Your skills are outstanding! Never cease to amaze me. I agree with Shiela Haberecht, whole heartedly. Your videos are great. Love the progress. Beautiful cabin. Watching from Montana, USA. God bless.

[@relsseab]

Love your videos Nik. As exciting as it is every time a new one pops up, I will be sad when your log cabin is completed. It's been a great 3 year journey. Thank you SO much for bringing us all along with you.

[@DanielGasserCom]

I wanted to write the same thing, thx for expressing my thoughts

[@petercarbutt3706]

snap

[@fonhollohan2908]

I believe he still has interior work! to share with us in this build and exterior out buildings. That many of us would still be interested in seeing.

[@kevingibson7654]

Not to mention this channel is pushing 500k subscribers. He could easily keep adding projects for videos for 10 years. Treehouse for the kids. Additions to the estate. Saunas. Outhouses. Swimming holes. Possibilities are endless.

[@sydneyevans2637]

@@fonhollohan2908 Yes. I can't wait to see the tree root turned table. I know it will be way cool.

[@barrydeacon3551]

Gorgeous cabin! A work of Art! Well built to last a very long time! Should be very proud of your accomplishment 👍 B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@rontsang4308]

And I appreciate that fact that you let your creativity, craft and workmanship comes through the video without doing much explaining. Although it was frustrating at times wanting to know what you were doing but the result speaks for itself, literally.

[@TheToolmanTim]

There you are at the top of a ladder, on top of homemade scaffolding with no rail! You are a poster child for the "why women live longer than men" theory. I've done the same thing my friend. Good work!

[@pavloskatsoulakis7863]

grade look ...nice job ...φοβερη δουλεια.

[@emsterdemshe]

my great respect for your achievement buiding this from start up till now

[@christywileywest8046]

Nick I’ve watched your videos from the beginning and you scare me with some of the dangerous positions you get yourself into. Your family is so hands on and i love the patience you have with the children. What a great role model!

[@robertmecalis7030]

One things for sure, the windows are not gonna fall out. Good job.

[@slowly_radish8374]

So fitting- the crown of the cabin with beautifully handcrafted design. Superb.

[@ericallan1373]

Nic the cabin looks beautiful. You should be proud.

[@mscharylee]

Talk about thriller movies. I had to hold my breath every time you climbed up that ladder without any kind of harness on. The cabin is extraordinarily beautiful.

[@robertsnowdon6932]

I also look forward to new videos from You Nik and I like the look that You are creating with Your cabin so Thankyou for all the posts that You give us.

[@blklbluvr]

I really like that live-edge board-n-batten look. It has a very old and rustic look on the house like it's been there forever.

[@jseif5844]

Looks beautiful love the craftsmanship. Now all you need is a wood stove.

[@billytingen3567]

It is simply a Work of Art!!!

[@RiverbendJ]

I get so excited when I see another video posted...I love watching and learning!!

[@TigerCarpenter]

as an observer of your project from the very beginning, I can feel the sense of completion and satisfaction now, I can imagine the dopamine inside your brain, when you are so close to moving in the total number of hours so far must be in tens of thousands. I'm taking my hat off to honour your hard work and perseverance

[@grokeffer6226]

Beautiful. Not just a well-made house, but a well-made video. I hope you and your family are all doing well.

[@cheryljoynson7053]

Looks gorgeous. Can't believe you are at this stage of the build.

[@rw4686]

Breathtakingly Beautiful is all I can say!!!

[@armandlabossiere8453]

Excellent finish on your siding on back of your house

[@TorvaldHV]

Great idea! It looks very... alive and natural.

[@003fulle]

Loving the look on the gable ends.

[@catherineward675]

How many of us admire this man, family, skill, artistry? Who can dispute?

[@TheMartjl28]

Enjoyed your progress, building the cabin, from the very beginning, casting the concrete pillars for the first logs to be installed. As with other watching you, will be a very sad day when it is all finished, but we would all agree, it will also be exciting to see you finally move in and start a new part of you and your families life........

[@mmanut]

DAMN‼️. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING‼️ THE TEXTURES ARE GORGEOUS‼️ BEEN WITH YOU ON THIS BUILD SINCE DAY ONE, EVERY NEW VIDEO I GET MORE EXCITED FOR YOU. YOUR SKILLS ARE OBVIOUSLY TOP NOTCH BUT TO BUILD A PROJECT LIKE THIS TAKES MORE THAN SKILLS, IT TAKES HEART AND BALLS. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, BE CAREFUL ON THAT HOMEMADE STAGING, GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS 🙏 ‼️ PS, Thank You For Sharing,, Vinny 🇺🇸 PS, R those cherry boards?

[@paulohenriquedeandrade1969]

NICK THE HOUSE THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL EXCELENT JOB FAMILY UNION FABULOSA PARABENS

[@erapem]

It’s already truly a masterpiece Nik👌

[@4133EWvianen]

"Beautiful"is something else

[@JEddiezz]

I just want to say that you are an inspiration my friend . I think what you have done is absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏

[@Gerry2210]

Looking absolutely fabulous Nik.

[@SergioLorica]

Bravissimo e preciso come sempre, complimenti per il bel lavoro. Un saluto da Modena-Italia.

[@dawnkangas2968]

Absolutely beautiful 🤩

[@monirul0814]

It looks absolutely beautiful.

[@jleftraru]

Esa no es una cabaña, es un castillo de troncos. Tremenda fortaleza amigo, súper buen trabajo, mis respetos desde el sur de Chile.

[@R0Y4L7Y2]

TODAY MARKS two years that I've been watching your videos and it JUST SO HAPPENS you posted, what are the odds. You've made a lot of progress and I'm so proud of you. Keep up the great work and be safe! Brian

[@jordi3238]

Amazing work nik, im 14 years old and ill watch all ur video’s. Ill hope i can make an log cabin house myself when im older.

[@Rags2Itches]

Hope is good jordi .. start learning all you can about carpentry now. Check out TA Outdoors on YT for simple small shelters that are low cost to build. You CAN do this!

[@jordi3238]

@@Rags2Itches atm i im making my chill out room myself, ill started yesterday with the floor etc

[@jordi3238]

i made walls myself. Just learning and then ill can do it

[@Rags2Itches]

@@jordi3238 Thank you for your reply. That's wonderful news, jordi! Keep up the good work. I'm sure it will be the best chill out room ever :)

[@jordi3238]

@@Rags2Itches Thanks mate. Thx for this motivation! This helps me alot

[@Ensabanur]

AMAZING PROGRESS! That siding is SO cool looking!

[@alfredlux589]

Just wonderful love your work. Thank you 🇦🇺🦘😎

[@whitneylake2107]

That is a lot of beautiful work !

[@ibrahimqaddah9750]

Amazing Look

[@johnhollis3419]

Incredibly AWESOME accomplishment !!!

[@808shaun]

WOOOOW ITS SIMPLY STUNNING!!!!

[@yearounder]

Absolutely beautiful, Nik!!

[@jean-marievennin8405]

Great video and wonderfull look. What a fantastic job you and yours have done. THANK YOU to have share your property. Bon Courage and stay safe all of yours.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Nik, your editing skills make these videos so enjoyable to watch. I especially like how you have the sound track continuous when you are editing smaller pieces together, like the draw-knife sequences and the sanding sequences. The lively, sped up action with a normal speed soundtrack is very enjoyable, and so much better than a simple choice like background music. Your home is turning out so very nice. Thanks for recording it all so that people all over the globe can enjoy something that our grandfathers did in the past. Well done!

[@lindamiller2399]

Love how you are doing your log cabin its a work of art beautiful

[@michaelleidheisl8079]

As usual Nik, you have a great imagination and it looks gorgeous! My hat is off to you! Cheers brother. It's a joy seeing this project come together after so many years. It has been a very enjoyable ride. I can't wait to see what you're up to next!

[@scottwhite6040]

Absolutely amazing 🙏

[@aliciawebster5080]

You are AWSOME!! Can't wait to see it"s finish,great job!

[@curm1778]

Wonderful porogress! One problem: you placed flat boards under the siding where it ended above the window. Well, the edges of the flat boards stick out beyond the siding. This will catch water and run it back to the top of the window frame. At the very least it will hold water and promote rot. Trim the edges flush to the siding or just inside the siding line. Don't give water an easy way to get behind the siding and you'll be fine!

[@furaosentu]

I wonder whether the whole wall, built up like this, is waterproof at all. I'd suspect some of the water to flow between the second and first layers of the vertical planks. I guess we'll find out in a few years. At least it looks quite simple take care of once the problems manifest.

[@cybermanne]

@@furaosentu I don't think the facade panel needs to be waterproof. There should be some sort of membrane underneath that is the real waterproofing, and the panel is mostly there to protect the membrane from UV and wind and such. The way Nik did it seems like normal "board and batten", which I don't think is unusual. But the windows are always tricky. Here in Sweden there is usually a strip of metal flashing that runs under the panel along the top of the window. This metal then comes out at an angle so that the water pours out from the window is there is water behind the panel.

[@Thundergod001]

@@cybermanne I watched an episode of a British TV show on building. A man who had built his home mostly by himself, ran into this very problem. He forgot ( or didn't know ) to install that metal flashing you describe here and it leaked. They were able to back track and install the flashings, but it was a lengthy repair.

[@cybermanne]

@@Thundergod001 Interesting. I'm not sure those flashings (or whatever they are called) are always needed though, depending on the type of window and how the paneling is done.

[@pouncepounce7417]

@@furaosentu Water always gets behind them, but they are off the wall so air can get behind it. The only thing i would do different is cutting the boards on the lower end angled not 90 degree so drops fall of more easy, I am not sure if he did, was not easy to see how much degree he puld on the lower ends. When you build such stuff you always assume water will find its way in, it always does, the trick is to build so water has an easy way out and does not stay.

[@kekecresek2283]

Nik I am speechless, its just gorgeous

[@ЖИТЕЛЬЕВРАЗИИ-ф7в]

Ник, привет из России. Этим летом я заболел коронавирусом, было тяжёлое эмоциональное состояние. Я начал искать что посмотреть на ютубе, и нашёл этот чудесный канал. Посмотрел сразу все видео. На меня это произвело хороший эффект умиротворения. Ник спасибо тебе за твой труд, за хорошие видео. Благословит тебя Господь.

[@alex.t8910]

Very nice you did with the wall around the Windows. It looks great!

[@grumpyolesilverback7211]

Live edge board and baton construction is so much more intricate. More art than construction. Well done. I like it.👍

[@حسانياللهيبي-ز3ف]

تحياتي لك ..و لعملك الجيد متابعك من العراق🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶

[@Matt_Chalice]

Bloody fine job there Nik, it looks beautiful

[@suzanneparent4619]

Absolutely beautiful! Hard work completed. Time for a break.

[@Oni4Life99]

My favorite cabin build. Glad to see when you post videos Bro

[@charlesruble9589]

Very beautiful house and amazing craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[@aalias8735]

it looks so naturally and beautiful, what a great work.🥰

[@oliverliddell613]

Looks fantastic Nik. An artist lurks in you!

[@archdes10]

wow....almost done, I've seen it the very first day. really nice very impressive.....

[@joharmon2148]

OH Nik it is so beautiful! Your work is absolutely the best!

[@metalheads-golf]

It's getting so close indeed. Wonderful and beautiful. 👍🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@joelavenido501]

Thank you Nik for sharing your videos. Its amazing to see how the house has turned into a beautiful home. It is very beautiful and the best part is we've seen it from day one. God bless.

[@loula3309]

Bien, c'est énorme tout ce travail accomplie. Tes un boss. je m'incline oh maitre du bois. Well, it's huge all of this work. You are a boss. I bow, oh lord of the wood.

[@Sara_PY]

The house is BEAUTIFUL. It's an amazing piece of work, craftsmanship, and artistry. You should be very proud!!

[@ironicallyvague1265]

That overhang is a great place to hang sets of Antlers and maybe the skull of a large ferocious Dinosaur... Then you can make up any "it was him or me" story you like about the hunting trip

[@stanleyflory6702]

Beautiful work, you should be very proud!

[@Bertrand8260]

Bravo Nik! Your home is just Lovely, vibrant, rich in essence🥳🌼🤗

[@mehdi4646]

Great to see more progress

[@louis220558]

This finishing is so beautiful Nik

[@Les_S537]

Nik! You need to slope the bottom pieces of those window ledges so that the water runs off. It looks like some of them even have a slope inwards towards the window which means rainfall will flow inwards and rot out the window over time.