Building an Arctic Entry on our Alaskan Cabin | Part 2 Working in the Snow

[@justme5544]

Looks GREAT! IMHO, don't put that side window in. You can put your solar systems there, easier access to outside panels, wiring, generator etc. Then you can build storage/cold storage along that kitchen wall, top to bottom. Or vice versa.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Sound like a good plan. I think we’ll do just that. Thanks!

[@howieskitchen4321]

I’m in agreement with this idea

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

​​​@@ouralaskahomestead I agree 100% to only one window ,in the front wall with beautiful cedar trim . Will really make it stand out, plus the side wall will be much better for solar, or whatever. It'll also hold the heat better for winter. Looks absolutely fabulous . You're coming along in leaps and bounds, WELL DONE Craig & Chandra 🇦🇺🤗💞🙏👍👌✌️👏✝️🇺🇸

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@ thank you 😊

[@terrydoyle4298]

Chandra you said paint a few times but I missed what color your going with.😊

[@sharonwright8268]

That's so cool my Grandpa would call that a mud room

[@gingw7333]

That's what we call it in Oklahoma.

[@lenprice6315]

Great video I enjoy seeing your house come together. I have watched you build this house all the way from the ground. ….. Tiny ( Len Price ) Houston MS

[@ouralaskahomestead]

We appreciate you joining along all this time Tiny. Thank you 😊

[@soldier-Dave]

Just found you! Great video!! I got some catching up to do now. New subber! Dave🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Welcome aboard! Please keep in mind, we had no idea how to edit or what we were doing in those first few videos. They’re pretty rough lol

[@AlaskanFreedom]

Haha......funny how something as simple as a geared chalk line can make work so much more fun. Good job "Bull in China Shop". That porch/entry is a massive upgrade, fantastic work.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Always fun getting new tools

[@billelsener6192]

It looks like that Artic enclosure will greatly reduce the cold drafts into the house. Great job.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Even not finished it’s already making a huge difference!

[@QuietCottage]

To me, an Artic entry is essential. We had them in the North-US. It helps so much with wind & cold. With your skill set I think you could build a makeshift door with left over lumber. Cover it with a couple sheets of the house wrap paper and some hinges. This will help immediately until you can find a permanent door to your liking. Also, I think the open porch would do nicely being screened in for bug-free summer weather. House looks so good.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes!!!!

[@keithkenny4576]

Put the tank on a short stand to get the tap off the floor

[@adelenoel7191]

I agree that you should not put side window in , better use as space. Looks amazing and very ingeniously useful!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you!

[@chrisleb7277]

"Little house in the Tundra". It's a nice house for just the two of you and the pups... greetings from Tokyo, Japan

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@chrisleb7277 Tokyo? Wow! Thank you for joining us 🩵

[@beckypaddock9208]

The front looks great with the new built in room. I’m sure it makes the inside rooms warmer. ❤❤❤❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes it does!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes it does!

[@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas]

Once you figure out where the tank will sit you will need to put some cement blocking under the porch for its support. Water weighs about 8.35 pounds per gallon. (i.e. 400 pounds for a 50-gallon tank). I would also set it on a metal drip pan (the same one that goes under a water heater. It can be piped to drain out the side wall in case of leaks.)

[@ouralaskahomestead]

This is a 210gallon tank so it will be quite heavy filled. It’s much too large for the hot water pans but maybe some type of custom made box lined with plastic or something. We did beef up that portion of the deck in this previous video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZnceGOgmbt5eNUsi=o8w51YPNX63kiIRL

[@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas]

@@ouralaskahomestead I would just make a box out of cedar then get some of the rubber matting used to line shower pans and cover it with that. That will last a long time. I did not see that video so I am glad you are thinking ahead.

[@coryhoggatt7691]

Great video, thanks for sharing your work with us! Only thing I would have done differently is put the entry door on the right hand side as you come up the steps. As it is you’ll track snow into the entrance and have to walk back through it to get in the house.

[@marktonthemove]

You two are doing an excellent job. The place is really coming together.

[@AlaskaMyHeart]

Hey guys. You should be super proud of your beautiful house. You have definitely done a wonderful job. I’m so happy to have been apart of your channel since the beginning. Very clean beautiful work you’ve done. Beautiful property. Great job on that as well. Keeping the property looking so nice throughout the build. Take care. Catch you in the next one. 🩵🤍🩵🌬️

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@AlaskaMyHeart We appreciate you joining us and your continued supportive comments. The kind words really mean a lot 💜 Thank you so much Monica!

[@anelson2964]

Wild Alaskan Homestead, Lookin good guy, comin along

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks!

[@Laurelsyoutube]

Looks awesome! Thank you for sharing your hard work with us all. God’s blessings to you both and the dogs 🥰🙏👍

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks for watching and the kind words🩵

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

It's looking good. With T=111 it is a good idea to seal the top and bottom edges with paint before you put it up. You want to waterproof those edges to keep the moisture out. I know, it's cold out and not easy. Thanks for sharing

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks for the tips!

[@raymondmills9377]

Great work, a mud room, is in order for your climate.

[@victoriaahlbrecht9715]

Wow , what a difference that makes. You're going to love it. One suggestion is to put a water catch under your water tank. So it keeps your wood from getting wet. 😊

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Good idea, thank you 😊

[@helenball360]

The difference in your house from this time last year is phenomenal. You work so hard

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@MatthewLittle]

That house is looking so lovely! One day, as you and yours are sitting on the porch looking out at the area near your place, you're gonna look at each other and think "we built this!"

[@adamroberson1692]

The siding really made the project come together great work. Enjoy watching

[@ouralaskahomestead]

😊

[@richardlechtrecker9083]

Oh my gosh your house I looking so cute with the siding across the front !! ..going to be a game changer this winter, although looks like winter has already arrived ❤️

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes, winter is in full swing. The entry is already making a difference, blocking most of the wind. Thank you for joining along.

[@craigmartin1727]

Deck looks great and super functional. You have accomplished a lot in a short period of time. Hopefully you have enjoyed this nice (a little cool but sunny) this week.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

The sun has been a nice change ☀️

[@ws775]

That arctic entryway would be good to have anywhere. Even outside the arctic.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@ws775 yes!

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

It looks great guy's :) Winter is here to stay, It will be an awesome extra space for porch 👍, You will have to a vaper barrier on the floor to stop heat from going down & insulate underside of the deck to keep the cold away from the floor,

[@ouralaskahomestead]

That's the plan!

[@carolaustin123]

Wow what a difference it looks fabulous 👌 and extra space 🎉🎉🎉

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Nemesis1776FAFO]

Coming along nicely. You should consider doing shiplap inside the arctic entry like you did inside your house that may look kind of cool.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

That’s my vote too. We’ll have to see what he decides 😉

[@yolandarobertson7104]

I couldn’t see what you were describing but now I see it done, it looks really good.

[@anetzband1383]

I am so excited to see how you have built this, and look forward to seeing the difference it will make this winter!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@anetzband1383 even not being insulted or finished its helping to keep the wind out. Once the door and insulation is in I think it’s going to be great!

[@Jennifer-hi4tp]

I absolutely LOVE this! I didn't quite understand how it was going to be set up when you were explaining it in a previous episode. This looks so much better than I had in my head. Very nice work. And I love seeing the dogs. The black one is so pretty. They all are but he's my favorite.

[@steelexpress_1]

Love the entry…..the sheeting looks good, it will look fantastic when you finish it. Great video thank you ❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@LindaLints]

It is good watching your dream home. I like your dogs they beautiful.

[@kathleenalleman2373]

Looks fabulous. That should keep you both warmer with the siding up. Imm glad to see Chandra there helping you with your siding. Ì hope I spelled her name rather right. Love your videos too ❤️

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@kathleenalleman2373 that is the correct spelling. Yes, Craig usually does these projects while I’m at the hospital so you don’t see much of my work around the house. Thanks for watching.

[@davidasimkosr4641]

That sheeting color TAN will make your home look bigger and it will outshine the green.

[@fionabrocklehurst5783]

Be careful putting to many windows in coz your water tank will go green with algae unless you cover it . Your doing a great job . Love all your dogs.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes, I think we’ll just put a window in the front. Thanks for watching 💜

[@ConnieHeidemann]

Good point. We had algae in our Keurig water reservoir from the sun shining in the window.

[@suezaple4950]

Very cool love how this projects going , That is going to stop any serious wind/ snow drafts from coming in. Such a great design Craig. One can learn from what your doing here for an arctic entryway & storage area add as well ,,must feel great to be accomplishing this look's epic and practical. Hey can always use that extra space . You folks have come a long way since you started the build on this home . Looks so cold give ya credit for having to work in it... Look forward to continuation.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Even unfinished it’s cut back on the wind coming in so much. Yeah, you can never have too much storage lol. Thanks so much for the kind words 🩵

[@suezaple4950]

i bet it has cut back on that wind , I love what your doing , its giving me ideas what to do 🥰

[@a.m.k6143]

How satisfying that must feel to have completed the siding of your new artic entry. Looks fantastic and so practical. Keep warm ❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes! Thank you! 😊

[@PhilCatorio]

Hey guys: now that you have a few pieces of t-1 11 up, looking very good. Good luck.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@sallyberry4456]

A benefit of having a KZbin channel is the ideas you get mid-build. I do like the idea of sacrificing a window in favor of built-in storage. If you need the light, you could consider transom windows that are used in upscale sheds. The cedar colored trim really pops with the siding in place. Great video.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@sallyberry4456 the suggestions are always welcome and its nice to hear viewer experience and recommendations so we can tweak our plans to what works better.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes, our viewers have some great ideas. I think we will forgo the end window but I’ll keep the transoms in mind if it feels too dark. Thank you 😊

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

God’s blessings 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏 stay safe and be warm. It looks great!!

[@oscartheg6674]

Nice mudroom I really like it what a good idea too. And the door does not have to be store-bought you could probably build a beautiful door. just a thinking out loud.

[@tuliplangel4624]

If you consider doing metal siding (like the roof), at the bottom of your exterior walls, maybe to the bottom of windows, then you can use a similar flashing (to the one at your wall to porch roof) where you are concerned with snow at the front wall of the artic entry….

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Great idea!

[@DianeWilson-q7i]

AMAZING JOB LOVE THIS THANK YOU

[@deborahthornhill6971]

You have done an excellent job! Both in construction & planning. Love watching your progress❤❤❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@joylefevre5635]

I really like the Arctic Entry!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@joylefevre5635 thank you

[@mikemckinley1031]

Hello you did excellent work I love it look’s really good have a great weekend see you on the next video here from Ontario canada ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥶🥶🇨🇦🇨🇦😎

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks so much 🩵

[@tmark6701]

I really like how this is turning out. Great job Craig.

[@maireadkennedy2409]

Aw it’s fab, well done to you both. You guys have done some amazing work this year. I absolutely adore your dogs. 😊

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@charlenegrady8781]

Awesome job today. Looking real good. Your moving right along. Good luck. Stay warm. Take care from Cape Cod✌️🇺🇸❤️❤️

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks, you too!

[@barefootjipsey1504]

G'day guys. New subbie here. Love your vlogs. Cheers from South Australia 🇦🇺

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@barefootjipsey1504 welcome and thanks for joining along 🩵

[@JacquelineRingel]

Good morning! We had snow flurries here in southern Michigan yesterday. Luckily it melted

[@anietahurler4014]

so finde ich das richtig und ihr habt es Wärmer

[@Jordan.M.-qb6ky]

Looks great! Skirting will help w keeping heat in and eliminate drafts. Love the atctic room!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yes! Thank you!

[@barbaraanderson3718]

The house has come a long way.. excited to watch the rest. Watching from NC .. thanks guys!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@territhreet]

I love it so far. Yall have gotten alot done since you came back from thw states.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks!

[@Alaskaguitarguy]

👍🏻

[@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas]

Termites are always possibly in cut logs. Storing them on the porch next to a wood deck is inviting the potential for termites to come in.

[@SherryTorgerson]

Good idea for water storage

[@TheGypsyNurse_]

I love it! It’s starting to come together!

[@MsCar2008]

Your home is turning out very nicely. Good looking.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you!

[@SherriePhillips]

Love the add on room ❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks!

[@SherriePhillips]

@ouralaskahomestead UR WELCOME ❤️

[@michiganjfrog5714]

It looks great. I love your little go away welcome bear. hehe

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@nevaswift3382]

Looks great 👍

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks 😊

[@edwardseth1230]

Suggestion: Place the water tank on atleast 2 side by side wooden pieces.. not only it will keep the tank of your flooring, if in future it leaks or you want to empty the tank.. it will be easier to move the thing on a trolley and out the building.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Great idea, thanks!

[@randomrobbie8923]

This is going to look great when you all get it done.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

I think so too! Thanks 😊

[@jacquelinemorris7133]

Excellent job, the house is taken shape.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks💜

[@darlene6670]

Looks nice!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks 🧡

[@DaleJohnson-g6l]

Hello from Ohio I'm new to your channel and I enjoy watching your videos

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Welcome fellow Ohioan! ❤️🩶❤️🩶

[@tomcrockettsr]

That entry is lookin great!

[@shiammi907]

❤Super nice! You're making @Our Alaska look wonderful!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@lyndioli]

What a great design of your front porch!!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you!

[@donnavickery9623]

The Artic Entry looks great!!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@jeffjones4006]

Great work, your coming along fine keep up the good work

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks, will do!

[@alicecowan3499]

I love the artic entry! Great job!!!❤❤❤

[@davidbickford2539]

Great progress in this video! Looking really good! ❤

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you!! 😊

[@stevewalters4565]

Keep on Truckin!😎🇺🇸

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Right on

[@mariezafonte6473]

Nice work! The entry looks fantastic. I agree with others that you don't need the side window. Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Yeah, I think we'll just put the solar stuff there instead. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@elainesheridan8509]

Looking great …..your making process easy…..luv the dogs…..thoughts from Scotland…

[@MelissaMarsh-qu1gp]

It’s coming together nicely. Great work.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you!

[@mitziburton3999]

Looks so nice! Have a great week😊

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you! You too!

[@valeriebostick1913]

House is looking amazing 🇬🇧😊

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 🩵

[@bnelson2180]

Suggestion… try hanging a piece of clear plastic over door area until you get the door!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

I do have some heavy plastic laying around, we’ll give it a try.

[@staceygiometti9680]

Porch Looks Amazing, Good Job.😊

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@debbietrebilcoe9441]

Looks brilliant great job

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@Forest_Actual]

You are doing a great job!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you!

[@suepeterson5675]

Very Nice ! Keep on doing what your doing. 🦃Happy Thanksgiving early !🦃

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you too 🦃

[@laruedouglas7972]

Looking fantastic and it will make a big difference 😊.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

I think so too!

[@chapc]

Very much enjoying your videos. Thanks much. In the Arctic entry I’d put the solar where that black cabinet currently is. Also are you going to use the same glass front door as on the cabin itself? It seems like that would allow more light to transfer into the house.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

The plan is to get the same door. I'm shocked at the price increase though. When we bought this one last year it was under $300. The same door is now $548. The dogs like looking out and keeping an eye on things though and it does let in a lot of light.

[@jasondavis1819]

Great job love the video 👍🔥

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks so much!!

[@kevinwiley9696]

Everything is looking great guys!!! Just in time for the coldest part of winter. Happy Thanksgiving guys!!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

@@kevinwiley9696 Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 to you too

[@grumpypipkin]

Looking good!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks!

[@susancampbell7279]

Good job 😊

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks 😊

[@robinc2024]

Very nice looking! Great job.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@RobinJones-ow9oz]

Great job

[@jamesconley6715]

Looking good

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks 😊

[@debrastone3879]

That looks so good.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@debbiemiller7342]

Looks really nice! Great job.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thank you!

[@TKL7A3]

Looks great

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Thanks!