Porch Overhang, Install Windows, Stone Floor, Garden Harvest, Off Grid Log Cabin Build Alone, Ep 23

A productive week in the wilderness, I install the rest of the windows, including a temporary window in the doorway to the future bedroom, a replacement window for the breezeway and three windows in the back of the cabin. I glue down the granite floor under the woodstove and after letting the cement dry, I reinstall the stove and cook my breakfast of eggs, fresh potatoes, sausage and kimchi on it, the first meal cooked in the cabin.
I have decided to install a metal roof before winter so I take some time to build the supporting framing for the front porch overhang. In the next few days, I'll notch the four posts so the tie beam sits snug on the posts and then install the short posts up to the ridge beam and the two purlins. The screw jacks on the bottom of the posts have six inches of adjustments so that I can lower them as the cabin settles over the next few years. The bear in this video is the first I have seen since filming the mother bear with two cubs in the spring, which is far less than the dozens I usually see in a typical year, a fluke since I hear other people are seeing more than usual.
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[@janetb1310]

I didn’t want this episode to end.

[@SurvivalLilly]

Incredible build. This cabin is even better than the last one, and the previous one was already impressive.

[@anneabsolutely]

Cool to see you here, Lilly!

[@fgb3126]

I think Shawn had a premonition all along that he would not be settling down in that first place. He even mentioned once or twice that he might be building a larger cabin. And this was before The Jerk.

[@robertpirtle3638]

I know right! This one is something else. Going all out on this one

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

@@robertpirtle3638 he definitely learned a few things with the last one as well ... you can see how he upgraded from the very start ... even chose ground to make it a bit easier to work for his needs

[@dlspiritdancer9548]

@@fgb3126 yep, I remember! 😊

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

I'm a 68 year old carpenter and retired a few weeks ago after 49 years of work. This is an impressive piece of work. Nicely done.

[@monimonica9529]

May St Joseph Protect you.

[@myblueskye777]

I'm glad you found this way of life. Who cares if it's not practical in general or by anyone else's standards? It's your life, and you're doing a good thing.

[@ahyoungchea4191]

Hi Sir, so great to see you again 🛖

[@HobbiesRfun]

I have to say you're one incredibly blessed man. God has given you a great family, and has given you this awesome dream, and vision, along with the strength, long life, and patients to build this awesome work of live in art. You're cabin is looking beautiful, and I pray the Lord extend your health, and life so you, and your family can enjoy it, and the natural surroundings, and create a lifetime of wonderful memories for your children, and grandchildren. You may not be a multi millionaire, or billionaire, but you're living a rich, and wonderful life, that's more valuable, than all the money you could ever want, or acquire. This is what being truly rich is all about.

[@hildamorrison6168]

God saves the best for last for a reason - to show others how it's done. It's not the money that makes you the best - it's taking the time & effort in showing yourself just what you can do. It's what makes you both a student & teacher. What an AWESOME ACCOMPLISHMENT Shawn & well worth the effort. ♥ 🇨🇦

[@3ppcli]

I have to admit, I watch your videos about 1 hour before going to bed. Simply because after watching the hard work I'm exhausted and sleep like a log.

[@richardzeiders5496]

I am glad to see you're closing the cabin in before harsh winter weather sets in and makes work more difficult. That's a nice spud haul, but you might want to consider potato towers next year. Higher yields and and less space used. Plus it's easier on your back. You are an inspiration to all of us wannabees.

[@jonjackalone504]

True definition of a real man👍

[@larryhatcher3694]

I was about to say the same thing. He is just about ready for weather. I'm amazed at what all this man does on his own. It's good to see Emily helping her dad and learning with some of the smaller projects too.

[@tddsctt]

He doesn't need to worry about his back he's part cyborg. 😀

[@orlandoadaral8439]

What is incredible with him is that all those years passed, what 5-6 years of manual heavy work, Shawn did not bulk up unlike drilling/rig floor hands after 4-5 years they bulk up.

[@dlspiritdancer9548]

@@jonjackalone504 YES! YES YES YES! What a wonderful person he must be! 🙏🍻🤗

[@SingerGuy59]

I am always amazed to see how many times you move the camera to give us a variety of viewing angles. It feels like watching a multi-camera production. Well shot, well edited, excellent continuity. Your videos are a joy to watch

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

I'm guessing he's invested in several cameras by now, so he has the ability to save time. These great videos would pay for themselves, be well worth it. He's a wise man so seems like something he'd do.

[@mevestiller]

So true!

[@willierants5880]

Very time consuming for sure.

[@adamstitt9344]

I don't know how amazing that is..lol. move the camera.. lmao hahaha mind. Blown.. like new positioning of the cam in a porn blown... WooOooww

[@homc1123]

Maybe his wife help

[@bryanthornhill8912]

Such a joy to see someone working without 412,000 worth of tools to get anything done around the place??

[@liesavillandre3481]

If you can harness the energy in Cali's tail wagging you would not need any solar power. She is living the best life ever. Your cabin is the best one ever. Step by step and enjoying the process along the way.

[@marceror]

Truly a thrill watching your dream cabin progressing closer to a finished, livable state! Your ability to get this done as a one man team is truly astounding!! Great progress sir!

[@alanbiesemeier6930]

You are the Master Cabin Builder. Every detail thought out and built to a standard that most of us out here watching can only dream of or watch some one like you build it. Cabin looks beautiful as did your last one. This one is a pure masterpiece. I loved your last one with the outdoor kitchen and oven as well. Thank you once again for sharing your world.

[@blazec8756]

Hey Shawn, I bought a 4 lb chicken yesterday from my local farmers market here in the high country of North Carolina. The seller and I chatted and your youtube channel when it came up during our conversations about self reliance. He said your work ethic and videos inspired him to tackle a lot of the projects on his personal farm. It's amazing the impact you've had on people. Just thought I'd share. Gonna finish roasting this chicken and watch the rest of this week's episode. Cheers.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks Blaze :)

[@allewege3764]

Impressive

[@barbiemur3557]

Ecclesiastes 2:24 There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God!

[@dionwilson6747]

Fast becoming a home. :)

[@michelej1800]

Thank you Shawn, but mostly Cali for giving me an opportunity to smile through some on my darkest days.

[@daveharris6279]

You always have the greatest thumbnail pictures on KZbin.

[@user-cf9zf2bg6y]

Здравствуйте Шон. С удовольствием смотрю Ваши ролики. Об этом может мечтать только неисправимый романтик. Здорово, что у Вас это получается! Удачи! Здоровья! Любви ближних! Россия. Подмосковье.

[@sydneyevans2637]

It's beautiful, Mr. James! It won't be long before the cabin is all dried in and the interior work begins. I'm looking forward to that. Your labor of love is becoming a reality. Best wishes to you and your family!

[@RUDOLF2994]

Согласен полностью,поддерживаю! Золотые слова!

[@debbielicis6257]

I thought we’d have to wait a bit for the next video but you proved me wrong. You are flying through it. Truly amazing. I can’t wait to move in.

[@Hierac11]

you are the single youtuber that i watch doing stuff like this that took his hat off when eating, you have my respect for this

[@MrKhromets]

So this is basically Eastern Slavic livestyle: live in a cabin, there is a garden next to it where you grow potatoes and other vegies and then you store it in the basement. You have an outhouse and a bath house. Nice!

[@sandrarennie2585]

Outstanding ❤️

[@steffaniepickering596]

U have done such a remarkable job, so beautiful

[@fgb3126]

@17:45 Look at all that Bracken Fern! Warms my heart. Namesake plant to our family. Then, the Smooth Green Snake, one of my favorite serpents of North America. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back last year and on into this spring, I started to wonder if wrangling those logs would ever end! But then, finally, at last the walls were all done and man! Things move fast after that in construction, eh? Next thing you know, you're standing there on that porch, in the door, looking out on your land. Must be quite a feelin' Shawn. Well done my friend. Well done.

[@jamesgetz7101]

You better never give up the location of this place or you’re going to have so many tourists.. that is one nice cabin!

[@juliehenderson1672]

Looks great! 👍

[@kkunkel8]

Can't wait to see the first dusting of snow on the cabin, not that I'm hoping for an early winter, just for the look.

[@peterharper3317]

Cali is the splitting image of a golden retriever I had when I was younger with all the same characteristics. He was my best friend

[@maggiemcgill2550]

Hi I see miss sunshine in the forest, a good looking dog for protection so loyal and what a loyal friend. Thankyou for sharing your builds with us, so inspiring. 🇿🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💛 Shalom peace greetings

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Shawn . 🐺

[@terijohnson3110]

I have to tell you Shawn, so far, I’m absolutely loving the larger windows in this cabin. And your breezeway was such a smart, practical and attractive addition!

[@annh9225]

Hello Shawn, Everything you do is absolutely perfectly done - it boggles my mind! So much so, that I must believe , this, is how Stonehenge and the Pyramids were built! My hat goes off to you, your loving family, and Cali!! Bless you all, for these gifts you share with us. My only imagined wish? Is to share a Harvest Dinner in October, with your wife and children, from the fruits of your hard-won garden!

[@barbarataylor1135]

Thank you Shawn for these videos. It helps get our minds off all the craziness going on . Some normal actives people are doing in spite of the craziness. LETS A PERSON 'S MIND REST AND ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL WORK YOU DO ON YOUR HOME . I JUST LOVE IT 😊❤❤❤❤❤😂👍💯%

[@peterp1573]

Grettings from Slovakia.

[@renerebe]

what a progress, can't wait to see the winter life again! A wonderful weekend everyone!

[@CresswellTim]

Have patience it'll get here and enjoy the sun while it's here. Have a good one.

[@brendasas8440]

Thank you for always sharing these videos that will go down into history along with the great late Dick Prenneke ...your awesome..👍

[@flat4-]

I think that is again a milestone, firing up the wood stove for the first time.... amazing. Thank you Shawn for sharing this build and great moments....

[@lisawilson723]

This is a beautiful cabin .have a blessed day

[@FuccoTheClown]

Wow!!! Can't believe how fast you're moving along on this! 😃

[@t.j.lemaster8653]

I've always dreamed of having a log cabin with a big front porch to sit out on in the evenings and enjoy a cup of coffee and enjoy nature !

[@art1muz13]

Now there's one eccentric person. Puts up pillars and instead of sitting and relaxing he picks up a quiver full of arrows and a bow and just starts flinging, (at Sasquatch I guess!), wow, different strokes!!

[@DimensionalHorse]

U just built my dream home!!!! Thank u so much for sharing that beautiful job!!!

[@ralphthompson6791]

I have so enjoyed watching you build your dream home log cabin, I work a lot of long hours in a steel mill outside of Chicago your youtube channel makes me feel like I'm their watching you at work . Your living the dream what a blessing this is to you and family and fans. Thank you for letting us into your world it's a great escape for me just to watch your day to day progress !

[@marygordon3032]

Hey Shawn l’m so happy watching this video because everything is slowly falling into place, and thanks so much for sharing! 😎😎😎🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍💯💯💯👏👏👏

[@jayonez137]

Your living the dream buddy! As a home builder by trade and a hunter my whole life I wanted to do this back in the early 90’s in Alaska. Never happened 52 now. However I do own my own piece of heaven on a secluded part of a trout river and do still feed my family all year long off of lean free range venison harvests from the season prior but I am not living in true wilderness. My soul earns for living in the middle of high mountain tops and true endless wilderness.

[@diamondback2085]

Wow I'm installing a wood burning stove and that's almost exactly how I'm doing it! I am suddenly giving myself a pat on the back for having a little bit more confidence that I'm doing it right.

[@rmacsrmaddog2192]

I really didn't want to see this one end.

[@abrenning2499]

It’s a good thing you have Utube. It would be a shame to accomplish so much without a large number of people watching and appreciating. Good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PEWDieMilk]

This brilliant woodsmen THOUGHT of every single thing/detail on this cabin built 🙆🏽‍♂️😱 wow, this is priceless, and a masterpiece of work. 4 logs 🪵 as leveling and support!!! 🤘🏽🔥

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Totally AWESOME Shawn your work on that front porch wow!!! I love the windows and everything you have done on your log cabin build. It's ALL so gorgeous for sure and a total labor of love. I also love Cali too she's looking fantastic. God bless you ALL.

[@MySkobi]

You my friend are making me buy land and building my own cabin. I've been drawing up designs and plans for over 4 months now. Your build is incredible and inspiring.

[@carmenmarialinne2650]

Few humans have the Skill, Determination, Energy, and Dreams to complete a project of this magnitude alone!

[@timkeagy4094]

The engineering of the porch posts was most impressive. I really enjoyed watching that.

[@lynnestamey7272]

The cabin will be just fabulous. Thank you for sharing this with us, AGAIN! The last place was so beautiful but I think that this one will be better. Stay safe and scritches to Cali!

[@phaedrus2633]

I'm simply floored by how much you can get done on your cabin in so little time. A month ago I would have sworn that you'd never get it done by winter. This video, a lot of work and a bit of cooking is what you're best at.

[@amparoalvarez9001]

This cabin is more solid, better designed and to last much longer than the previous one...It looks like a Swiss cabin in the Alps.....And you are right on time for the winter...AWESOME...!!!

[@judy8117]

SHAWN, don't forget miss shawn,likes it cooler upstairs, your building is like art work,always enjoy, you and cali!🏡🐾🐕🏡🐕🐾🙂

[@WGrace]

Wow! Now the cabin is beginning to look fantastic. I can only imagine how much enjoyment it must be to get to this point! Thanks for taking us along for the journey!

[@azurearraymusic]

i agree! it looks like a designer house in tahoe or something. it's just [chef's kiss*]

[@jackiereeves9280]

Makes my heart smile to realize how far you have come since leaving your first cabin and all you had done there. So looking forward to seeing you sitting warm and cozy in this new cabin sipping on a cup of coffee this winter with your books and Calli stretched out at the stove. From this point on it's just frosting on the cake for all us viewers🤗

[@swilliam81]

And he's become very healthy and wealthy from it!

[@duncansbuddy]

One focused man w. a vision who sees only one direction, forward.

[@avian_donn3369]

LOL. I think we can tell your wife is moving into this cabin with you. This is like the Taj Mahal compared to the last one. I am truly awed by your grit and skills.

[@pekkakoski6595]

Great videos, the dog Cali has always a good time - when dog is ok everything is ok :)

[@dannyburrell4014]

Wow those huge logs you put on the porch make an already rustic cabin look even better. I like the cast iron cooking too. The log Mahal is a masterpiece.

[@solsticesummer982]

It seems like red is becoming your signature color. From the red canoe to the little red kettle. . I love to see the canoe peeking out in a scene. It’s very artistic.

[@StonerGBUK]

The way I see it, the story goes from bare bones basic survival man against nature. Then evolves into all the modern conveniences you get today. Soon the story looses its premise and no longer about survival and more about look at what I’ve built. Man has super cool lodge, no longer struggles and ends up where he started? Evolution !

[@douggibson9084]

This week has been beautiful weather. Great potato harvest for the first year outside the greenhouse forest garden 🏡.

[@DavidWvu]

I'm beyond impressed with your woodworking skills. What a magnificent home you have built. And those spuds!!!!!

[@lindamitchell3332]

This cabin is a dream cabin. I have never seen such a well designed and efficient log cabin. If I could live in a cabin like this it would be a dream come true. But I bet this is true of a lot of your followers. Hope you give us a tour of it inside after it is fully finished with furniture. I’m sure it will be a show stopper.

[@vladimirkuzmanovic5484]

Браво.Воља,вештина,снага,упорност,челични живци,смирење итд.итд.Једном речју браво.🇷🇸

[@davel101]

How good did it feel to cook and enjoy one of your first meals in the new cabin? Great videos at the moment Shawn, keep up the great work. Dave from the UK - RIP QE2

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Indeed, " peace" to her and all of the family!! Good luck Great Britain 🇬🇧👍!! 🙏🧙‍♂️🐺🙏!!!!

[@dcranch4820]

My log home was made from 12" White Pine logs. All my vertical support logs inside and out were set up with the jack bolts like you have. My logs settled 4"-5" in the first 5 years. After that hardly any settling. When i would let the jack bolts down there was lots of cracking sounds from the settling. I built my log home back in 1998. To this day my log joints are mostly all tight! I heat 100% with wood. My home is 32x40 with a open style and a loft. It heats easily with a Soap Stone wood stove in temps down to zero. Then i fire up my outdoor wood boiler and run that until spring. I still burn the Soap Stone stove as i love viewing the fire! Your cabin is looking fantastic. Im anxious to see the finishing touches. Cali is looking great as well. I was wondering if youve ever taken her Pheasant or Grouse hunting? She looks so birdy when she's hunting up her dummy! I thinking she would do well on the Grouse and Pheasants!

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Shawn mentions about the settling on his other channel, Shawn James. Not sure if I can post a link but the video ID is: 0QjF-kXgj3Q and the video is titled: "Why and how I am installing posts and beams on the log cabin porch" (upload date: September 9 2022). I point this out in detail for the benefit of anyone reading this in a few months/years/decades/centuries ....... 🙂

[@lynnb6990]

Ms Cali swimming in the lake was magnificent, you have an amazing fur baby!

[@tressabaker6514]

Your Family is SO fortunate to have you and your great talents!

[@OneHundredPercent-100]

Watching Shawn work, fish or jst ramble with Cali is always an interesting and relaxing experience. That cabin, what an achievement! This channel is so peaceful. And I have to say, I love that dog 💕🦮

[@mikepagliei426]

You Sir are a inspiration for me everyday and always looking forward to seeing your next episode. Wish I was 20 years younger. Stay healthy and safe. Hug Kali for me. Love her

[@appolop8273]

His next project will be a baseball stadium, fields of dreams in the wilderness, we'll all be invited, I hope so.

[@dedwin8930]

Block and tackle was a great investment...

[@carolyngregory9354]

I love the location of your new cabin. I’m envious of the peace and serenity of your off grid home.

[@mylonelymountain]

Shawn - Ever since I watched your first cabin videos, I knew you were truly this generation's Dick Proenneke. His books and videos are part of off grid and cabin building lore now. But you have taken it up a notch. Your cabin is stunning and your methods are inspiring. Your camera and editing work are untouchable and I feel like I am right there with you, joking, and handing you up the next board. Thank you for inspiring me and for warming my family's living room each week. I will be at your book signing when you write your first book and go on tour! Warm wishes and thoughts from the PNW. - Josh.

[@certovababicka]

When I saw Cali getting out of the mud, it reminded me of the name of some Czech cookies - "Golden half-dipped"...

[@yorlenyduran8300]

Yeah!!!👏👏👏👏👏😍 What a Beautiful House you have done with yours own hands!💪👷

[@DenverSurvival]

You're getting so close! It looks amazing! Happy Friday everyone 🌞

[@arthenry498]

Amazing Shawn. I really enjoy watching how you attack each task. As I said before, there is a lot of intelligent thought that goes into each thing you do there. Really inspiring. Thanks for letting me "hide and watch!!"

[@electrovane]

Watching your dedication to wanting to live a certain lifestyle is up lifting and your eye on craftsmanship is great to see

[@stevegriffith4164]

If I didn't see you in the video I woulda thought the guy who built this house was 12 feet tall and 900 pounds. I love the big logs.

[@LiamMitts]

Hey Shawn, That's a lot of work but what great building weather. The cabin is looking great. It's always a great moment when I see the stove being lit,,,,just makes me feel good to see you have the heat going. All the best to you,,,,Thanks

[@lr6844]

Such a display of craftsmanship, skill, strength, pride and determination. May you and your family be blessed to have such a beautiful and strong cabin to live in and enjoy for the next hundred years. Shawn, it has been real joy to watch and an awe-inspiring journey with you as you build your cabin. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@user-to3ul5zp5d]

Батянька сколько же в тебе божьей силы. Привет из России.

[@mikhailmarinov8]

His Lab has to be one of the happiest and luckiest dogs alive lol I mean lives basically outdoors yet with loving human and still has the care that can be provided by civilazation... So no cold in winter except what it likes and all the time out in summer .. Play all day long lol damn I wish I could arise to that level of happiness only in my own human ways lol

[@ouachitamountainliving]

One of your BEST videos! Man did you put in the work on this one! Love your channel!

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

Incredible work ethic. I don't know why, after all these years you continue to astound me @Shawn but you do !!!!! I can't imagine a time when there's no more building of some kind for me to marvel at. My world, thousands of kilometres away, is a better place for having you in it. THANKYOU from Australia 🇦🇺🤗🙏💞✌️👍👏🇨🇦

[@catherinemushaw1956]

Shawn, just wanted to say that I have been watching you from the beginning of your first cabin. This cabin is so awesome. Your work is impeccable. And your work ethics are outstanding. Many young people could learn a lot from watching your videos. You have even pushed me to try new things ... I always had a good work ethic but you have given me a push to do something different and I thank you for that. Absolutely love watching you and your buddy Cali. You have accomplished so much lately. God Bless you and yours (Especially, Cali)and All who read this post. Love and Light to All, from Pennsylvania.

[@springarrow6994]

Can't believe you create a paradise just by yourself

[@Legendary-lp5dg]

What a beautiful prize you've gotten from all the hard work you've done alone. A wonderful cabin in the woods. Congratulations, love it. Have a great and blessed day. Take care.

[@lexistapleton687]

Oh Shawn, you seriously still got it going on, look at how much you have accomplished. You are amazing!!!! The cabin and garden looks great. The size of those potatoes, Wow, you are a hell of a man. Keep up the good work. Following you for many years and you never disappoint. Videos are awesome!!!

[@michaelpetty8416]

Seeing you start a fire in the stove makes me excited to see what you’ll do in the winter. Can’t wait. Great video.

[@josefreck1103]

Und wieder super Arbeit von dir 👏🏻👋👍🤗😊