Remote Off Grid Cabin.....staining & tongue & groove

Today we'll get started for the season on our remote off grid cabin starting where we left off last fall.

[@stevesampier527]

Like that you always admit what goes a little wrong, like what you forgot. Makes it real. And makes me feel better when I do the same.

[@janetkoball44]

I love cabins. They are usually tucked away from people, traffic and and trouble. Yours is real nice. Thanks. Please say hi to Brooke.

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Love the honesty and humor!!! How it really is to do any project!!! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@reeseman4408]

Rolling it out with a nice thick nap, wide roller would really quicken the majority of the painting, then going back into the nooks and crannies with the brush. Love your videos man!

[@ninaanns7226]

Omg the comment about Bob Ross made me laugh. Even he laughed every time he did that to his brush. The man was amazing. Love watching your videos 💕

[@AKUNZ-]

I've got to say you are incredible. You Rock. your editing and jokes here and there are perfect, for work humor anyway. when tasks like this are only dreams for the 90% that wish they could achieve them.

[@nancyhowell4505]

I've used a roller with a good nap on it for staining, did a great job! Rollers for walls, good foam brushes for wood trim and baseboards. Even cheap foam brushes work great, but they may wear out faster. I painted and stained hundreds of handcrafted items of all kinds for years, people were thrilled with them. 👍👍🙂

[@l.m.2404]

I totally agree with you Nancy. You save time and money using thick nap rollers to paint onto rough surfaces if not using a spray machine.

[@myharris]

Took the words out of my mouth, definitely a job for a roller

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

I fourth this idea.

[@waynehendrix4806]

exactly.

[@ElsieDee001]

Been there, done that. A brush to get in the grooves and a roller to cover everything else. Using a roller last ensures the grooves are covered completely.

[@janetkoball44]

I'm watching this again cause it's easy to watch and understand. If I were only young again....

[@imsobak]

I appreciate the humor. Great video. Your narration of your videos is perfectly suited and greatly appreciated.

[@jamesmartin6546]

Jim Martin Dave, you sure got me with the reference to "What would Bob Ross Do? Once in a while I'll catch one of his reruns, he sure was fun to watch! Too bad we lost him. I even caught an aged Uncle watching his show a few times. I'd bet even now almost all of us who watched him and are cleaning a brush out these days (2023) think of him. Yes I frequent Menards often, it's only about 3 miles from my home. Enjoy your videos, keep it up. JimM

[@Ryan-hw3xp]

Tell you what.. I’m 50 yrs old and worked hard all my life but I overextended my self trying to “Keep up with the Jones’s” and now I’m in so much debt that I have to work a job I absolutely HATE just to make ends meat! My Goal now is to get out of debt and buy a little property then do a similar build! THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING ME!

[@sirswerve2493]

You always deliver a good show Dave. Love the Bob Ross brush scene. Keep it up. Cant wait for the next video.

[@aryanahartwell3801]

I appreciated the Bob Ross reference. Thanks for the giggles!🥰

[@chrisethridge515]

Dave your funny, Dave enjoy your videos, Thank you Dave.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Cabin is looking good. Love the Bob Ross tribute 😁

[@mmiller1011]

I cracked up. Your door opens out. After all the chatter on Mick’s build about his door I had to laugh! 😂

[@TheSkeetergirl]

I’m really digging that color. Thanks for the update.

[@francesdeboer2376]

Started watching your videos and Brooks, I love watching you guys. I find what your doing amazing. I'm 70 and really wished we had done this. Thank you for the videos and how real you both are. 💙

[@DustySquitoNM]

I used T111 siding for the outside of the cabin I built based on one of your previous videos, and it was seriously amazing to have a cabin that had a finished siding on it as soon as the walls were stood up. Seriously cannot thank you enough there!

[@solarcabin]

15 years in my cabin and I used T1-11. Takes stain well or you can leave it natural and it ages to a dark brown.

[@TeutonicNordwind]

We had black squirrels nibble at bottom edge of T-111 in multiple spots and eat it away so much, the little f*ckers exposed the base plate and a couple of studs. It was a good thing we made a trip when we did or they would've been inside. I replaced and hit the bottom edge of the T-111 and everywhere they gnawed with "Crib Halt". Animals hate it and will not chew on it. Not even mice. It's made to paint pasture fence with to keep horses and cows from chewing.

[@DoubleDJ86]

I’m doing it thanks for the inspiration

[@astro4248]

That’s awesome that you built your own cabin! This is my dream right now, I just wish I had property to build on. Hopefully I can eventually make it a reality.

[@maureenmittig7700]

@@solarcabinm ?

[@MrNorman1956]

Two hints. 1) If you're using that sprayer, thin out the stain 2) To avoid blotchy color and get even cover, use a sprayer to put a clear sealant up the wood first (that at least is what they do when staining softwood furniture). That said, that is one cool cabin.

[@gerardhiggins1]

That stain looks awesome. Great job Dave.

[@janetstonerook4552]

I like that you are realistic about things and don't get frustrated about the little snafus. So the sprayer didn't work; you ran out of stain and rubber gloves, you forgot to bring a few items. But look how much you accomplished in those two days despite it all! Attitude is so important! 👌

[@RantingFire]

Man, it's looking beautiful, Dave!

[@tmerglewski814]

Can’t wait to see it finished Dave. 🙌

[@roseshafer258]

I always enjoy your videos Dave. Thank You

[@jeffersonspace]

Beautiful work Mr. Dave. A handyman/painter friend give me this tip: it was to save old shoe laces for when you paint. Just coil the laces into the rim of the paint container, and by doing so, you make it possible to pour into a smaller containers. Also, it saves on the cleanup, as the lid goes back on easily when your finished. Thanks for the filmaking. Bless

[@fsoileau]

Wow, what a good storyteller you are. It's a long video but you kept my attention throughout.

[@BigBaumer23]

I laughed out loud @5:32 when you were talking about running out of stain. That was hilarious!

[@jjslifekitchen7619]

Another good one Dave...I love how you stay based in reality with the good and the bad...and recommendations for tools and such. Great work

[@donnamullins1271]

I am loving that color!! Beautiful!

[@d.jasonmcneese2730]

The Bob Ross reference was great!! 😂

[@pburchins]

Paint the siding with a 3/4” roller and brush before putting it up. Put it in a stack and roll away. Then move it and lean them against a tree. When it is installed caulk and putty nail holes and put last coat of stain on.

[@neilmurraygray]

Don't sleep on pawn shops and online marketplaces for great, second-hand, but durable tools. I've picked up plenty.of high-end gear for cheap from guys who are either upgrading their daily drivers, or are downsizing their set, and have managed to never have any problems with hobbyist to medium-intensity use. Obviously, everyone's mileage might vary with this approach, and it never hurts to browse the shops when you are in a new town. Thanks for this video Dave!

[@mai_chan2023]

Cherry mahogany looks great! Can't wait to see it all buttoned up and furnished. ♥

[@bernardwebster1978]

I really like your videos because you’re truthful and down to earth - I wish at 63

[@natemorlock2379]

Never stop making these videos. More important than most people realize. Thank you

[@karenbrest187]

Hello Dave 👋 sorry missed live - just watched it. Love the color you painted cabin - looking good 👍

[@mschmidtTX]

I've been really happy with Menards. I bought a 20x30 metal building from them last year, they delivered all the pieces on 2 pallets, including every nail and screw needed to put it together. Hired a guy to put it up, and the total cost was 1/2 or 2/3 of what contractors were quoting me.

[@deborahadcock978]

Love this video.Things don’t always go as well as we hope it will.But I do love your humor in this one!😄

[@andrewbass1985]

I am a decorator here in the UK and one of my least favorite jobs is oil based painting barns, It does take a long time and you do get messy but the finish is far better than the water based products. Keep up the good work always love seeing your videos👍

[@FrancesBraam-et1wx]

Love the color of that stain! You made an excellent choice - red is always cheery, no matter the season.

[@duenge]

Menards lumber sheds are the only place I go for wood. A lot if their items in the store are crap, but they are my go-to for lumber.

[@Farm_fab]

Uncoated wood is usually very thirsty. It's a hard learn, but a valuable experience.

[@1acrehomesteader43]

That's the exact reason I hate T111. Well, that and if it gets wet it tends to rot fast. I've tried all types of brushes, short nap rollers, thick napped rollers, etc. What I've found quickest (maybe not the best) was to take a sprayer like the one you got and thin down the stain.

[@rrbernhardt5810]

I've taken the nozzle off my $15 Hudson-type sprayer (like yours) to apply thick stain, and it works like a charm. This let's you put down a line of stain and spread it with a brush, so you're not dealing with a tiny dap of stain, re-dipping, and applying another dab. Just spread the line of stain, and squirt more.

[@RJCooper2]

Sounds highly productive

[@davemo04]

Love seeing your inner Bob Ross come out!

[@chrisblack8390]

Love the color of the stain. Cabin looks great. Thanks

[@nancybrown2700]

Really love the color of the stain. It is rustic and attractive. I so enjoy your thoughtful and practical commentary in all of your videos. Good to see the cabin weathered so well.

[@KM00Youtube]

This was fun to watch! Love the tree in the deck, very charming!

[@donvantzelfde7828]

Thank goodness finally a video from you and I mean this from the heart all other utube vids are driving me insane. Thanks for sharing your videos 😊

[@vickiechilders759]

Glad to see another video. Have missed seeing you and Brooke.

[@claramullen]

Cabin looks good with the stain on it the color is perfect.

[@tinam5330]

That was Fun! Because I didn’t have to do the work. Love the color. 😊🎨

[@LcLc99]

Happy little cabin 😊

[@seaskimmer]

One mans pain is another mans pleasure. I find I can just switch off my brain painting anything and just concentrate on the up and down movements of the brush. I've known two hours fly by painting something and was like wow, where did the time go.

[@juanitafoster9834]

That stain looks great. God bless y'all

[@strongjohn10956]

I always appreciate your honesty - you don't pull punches or play favorites when discussing tools or supplies. If you recommend something, I know it's good, and if you say something's not up to the job or just does not work as expected, you say so. Thank you.

[@abrahambemar9530]

If you think watching a guy stain the side of a cabin is boring, you should be the guy staining. Haha that got me rolling on the floor laughing. Was not expecting that. Bob Ross was a good touch. Love your videos Dave, thank you for the great entertainments. Keep 'em coming.

[@marieleopold1625]

REALLY NICE little space you've created there Dave! Beautiful day...thanks 4 sharing it with us! Health and God Bless!

[@julioabelguimmarra469]

6:05 Yes! And the laugh... For whatever reason he thoroughly enjoyed it and giggled doing it.

[@josephcamp4290]

Beat the devil out of that brush. Nice reference. Great video as always.

[@lp5222]

Wow that looks so good! Great to see a new video.

[@jeffplant3]

Hard work, dedicated, great job!

[@peaky_b87]

Best videos on youtube all the times i did learned lot stuffs from you very apprecited.

[@jessieodawa]

Good job Dave! Great color!

[@alivewithhemp4989]

The joys of being remote: Far from anyone and the hustle and bustle. And too far to get more supplies so you get to enjoy being so far away! 😂😂

[@solarcabin]

I used T1-11 on my cabin and has held up well for 15 years now. It is easier to spray than to roll or brush paint or you can just leave it natural and it will age to a nice tan or brown.

[@wesbarnes2794]

The cabin is pretty awesome. Pro tip with the stain on that rough cut wood. Get you a mini roller. Roll on then back brush it to even it out. If you do a few boards at a time top to bottom or side to side, whichever way the board is going then back brush them immediately it helps with the dark overlap from starting and stopping. Also, I had one of those cheap sprayers explode on me with a similar stain. It was hot out and in direct sun so I'm assuming it spontaneously combusted and boom. Literally scared the shit out of me. Stain went everywhere in a 30' radius. Never again lol. My ears rang for a few days it was so loud.

[@Mgoblu87]

Cool little cabin !

[@marciaolson4878]

Love the color. Looks tedious but you got it done. Great job Dave!😊😊😊

[@monicareid8858]

Gloves- Always choose gloves several sizes larger than you think you need. That way you can take them on and off easily. Kitchen gloves or big industrial waterproof gloves (latex or rubber) work well, too, but can be stiffer. I’d consider a cloth-covered sponge for glopping on that stain and really penetrating on the first go. They get sold specifically for staining. You can also run a sander lightly (~60 grit) over the siding before sanding for an easier, less catchy staining process. Best!

[@joeannperschall7226]

Really like the color of the stain. The cabin is looking really good. Thanks for another great video.😊

[@raymondhall8629]

Cabin looks great 👍

[@justjackfromsc]

My only complaint is I wish your videos were longer. I really enjoy them. Thanks and God bless.

[@solarcabin]

Your front door is identical to my back door of my cabin. Got it free from a remodel job. I design off grid cabins and yes that can be built dried in and ready to finish the interior for $5k. If you are a good scrounger even less and if you have an old camper all the appliances, sinks, water pump and tank work great in a small cabin. I just did a video of that system Ok, keep up the good work!

[@davespargo5944]

Great tip for using an old camper to get those things from.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks. I got this front door for next to nothin' but I'll end up changing it as it's foggy between the double panes of the window.........It's pretty rusty on one side too

[@TXDHC]

😂 Love the Bob Ross imitation! 😂 Happy accidents! 😊

[@davehand8622]

Love the Bob reference. Very relaxing video as always.

[@halinawiecek2297]

Dave the cabin look nice , color nice good job take care.

[@LatkaKaufman]

We were missing you Dave! Nice to see you again! Till next vid! Have a great one!

[@GatorLife57]

You are doing great Dave !! Looking super 👍 GOD bless !!!!

[@darlabuchmeier8139]

Happy to see you working on the guest cabin. Looks great with the stain.

[@bobashmore6442]

It took me until I was 50 before I actually bought enough paint/stain to finish the project the first time. Now... I always buy too much. I've got at least four gallons of paint sitting in my basement, four different colors, no use for any of it but I keep it because "you never know". The cabin is looking good Dave, appreciate you taking us along on your adventure.

[@blakkout86]

Love this place and your no-nonsense "just get in there and get it done" approach. Keep it up!

[@TheFlatlander440]

I built a 12 X 16 shed 7 years ago and used T1-11 8 OC siding. When it came to staining it, I used a 9" X 1/2" High Density fabric roller which worked great then went back with a brush for the recessed lines. It took me about 3 hours for the entire job. I could have used a HVLP sprayer I already owned but only use that for water based paints and stains. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber by the way.

[@krickette5569]

We have 40, mostly wooded acres, off down a dead end dirt road and I SO want to build a small cabin like this in those woods!

[@multimossad]

When I stain or paint a rough siding like that I first give a coat of the cheapest trasmision fluid diluted with gasoline , the siding is not only rough but very dry , thats why it soaks quicly the stain , with the siding less dry you use less stain and gives more time to work .

[@kodeywhitewolf6408]

Another great video. Always learn something. Always enjoy watching your process with your projects

[@sherryengel7095]

The color is great! That was so much work. I give you alot of credit for doing it. It looks good.

[@WillP1970]

As a painter with over 33 years painting houses...that brushing on the stain like that killed me! 😄 Love the channel!

[@glenbobnick4192]

For the next project with T1-11 try using a heavy nap roller. You still have to use a brush on the grooves and of course where the roller cant reach, but it speeds things up considerably.

[@solarcabin]

I used T1-11 on my cabin and has held up well for 15 years now. It is easier to spray than to roll or brush paint or you can just leave it natural and it will age to a nice tan or brown.

[@SLloyd-qb8kt]

Also, stain it before you put it up. While the T1-11 is laying flat, gravity helps the stain settle into the grooves and you don't have to reach upward or work from a ladder.

[@danielboughton3624]

Spray it and if you are worried about it being blotchy or uneven then use a sanding sealer first. Spraying will give you more control and an even finish and you don't have to sweat the grooves. You can also spray the grooves first and then spray the flat surfaces to get nicer coverage in the grooves.

[@timothyalanogrady]

Cabot is what my grandfather used my dad used and when I use its phenomenal stain and it lasts for a long time . And i use a 5 inch block brash

[@melindaames6547]

I use saw mills in my area for TnG. I found cedar TnG cheapest and best quality is with local saw mills. Not many places have local saw mills though. Excellent build!

[@YesThisIsJosh]

God I'm so commited to this cabin. Can't wait to see those gable ends insulated and closed up

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

looks great so far and please have a wonderful day

[@a.phillips6892]

Awww, it looks so pretty! Sorry the stain was such a pain!😂You beat the hell out of that brush perfectly, Bob would be proud!😂😂😂 I would love to live in that little place, such beautiful surroundings!

[@Mustang-tt3zt]

I have to agree with the color of stain.looks really good well worth the hard work

[@kenfox22]

Your my favorite cabin builder

[@wendysplace3867]

Very nice color! The cabin looks great.

[@UncaDave]

Good video and always good info. I have been using Cabot’s Australian Timber Oil, not inexpensive but a really great wood stain and preserver. Cabot’s has made stains for many many years. They know their products. Years ago they had creosote based stains like the stuff on railroad ties and telephone poles. Government in all their “wisdom” made them remove it but I have learned that their family of different stains now manufactured for different applications are still quite good. I always put mine on with a brush and load it up so the wood can soak up a lot. You are looking good there Dave with that stain job. Edit: I live in my cabin in the eastern WV mountains and I so agree, doing nothing is a great way to relax!

[@davekibbey7944]

I do like the color of that stain. I would mention something about using a thick knap roller for this application, but it looks like you already have a few comments on this. You are right about how much you think you're going to get done compared with what actually gets accomplished. For me it seems to be around 50%. All in all, the cabin is looking real good. Looking forward to seeing it all finished, but then I get the feeling you will be building something else. Have a good one Dave.