Starting the Log Home TONGUE & GROOVE.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Not sure what happened to the last minute or 2 of the video. Thats what I get for not watching it before I post it. LOL.

[@craigwadey2122]

No matter 😊 nice to see the progress

[@cathyblasco4497]

"I think I'm gonna end this right here." ...Black... But you kept talking. I LOL'd. Looking good!

[@tom.p1986]

nice job on the tongue and groove. its taking shape nicely

[@mikemccollum4521]

It’s a log home. Wood is beautiful. Thank you

[@mmanut]

Looks FANTASTIC ‼️ Great job scribing those pine boards‼️ Vinny 🇺🇸

[@ericjohnson1008]

Thanks again for sharing. Love seeing it come together.

[@gars1074]

Great video. What a craftsman! I really enjoyed watching your work.

[@sarahbrewer8945]

I watch quite a few channels who are building/renovating their own homes. All different types. Yours is going to be the most beautiful building by far.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

OH WOW. Thank you so much!!!

[@ericjohnson1008]

That is going to look amazing.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thank you .

[@stevemoore6523]

Looking good! You are a man of patience and talent! Enjoying your dream and videos.

[@paulhoneyman6923]

WOW it's really looking AWESOME. Great job, stay safe

[@philmoore71]

well done. T & G really is a 2- 4 person job

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

It looks amazing! Getting a lot done!

[@philmoore71]

42 cement bags in one post - nothing is small in this amazing project. In our log house we have used rope is some sections to act as trim, which has worked well

[@carlnelson7358]

Notch a 3/4" groove onto the logs and slide your tongue and groove into the notch. Only go as deep as you need to until you see no gaps. Do the same thing if you were to put cupboards on the log wall. Make the sides of the cupboards longer so that you can slide the cupboards into the notch until all gaps disappear.

[@dwalmop2]

3rd hand supports from FastCap have saved the day for me (and my shoulders) on these types of tasks.

[@virginiareid5336]

So wonderful to see you again. You made good progress today.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thank you so much!

[@lauraklein6405]

My husband and I built our log cabin out of logs from 2 old log homes from the 1800’s. We didn’t want any wall board in it either. I’m so glad we didn’t. Your walls will look beautiful with all of the wood. Great job!

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

That’s awesome!!

[@debrabelland5247]

We build a log home yrs ago but we did different types of wood. Like old barn boards up and down, rough and smooth boards. Ash wood, oak just to give it different looks. I love the way it all turned out. Just wanted to give you somethings we did. Good luck on what you decide. Its looking great so far.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

That’s a great idea.

[@amywoolcott7555]

Thanks for up date !! Looks Beautiful :)

[@melanieramos7505]

I think is going to look great, is all coming along

[@jimlong527]

Better and better every episode of this build, you have put together a super homestead.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

thank you

[@4windsfarmstead]

Man it’s going look fantastic

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

thank you

[@ronopdeweegh5096]

“So i think i will just end here” and the screen turns black, dramatic end!😂

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

😂😂

[@deborahbarton3340]

God Love Yah you work so hard your poor body has to hurt and to be at it every day just remember your health is important too God Bless you and the family.

[@Bunefoo401]

Boy, when you say “I’m gonna end it here”, lol, you MEAN IT … I love the look of the tongue and groove. Thank you for explaining the level board thing around the doorway.

[@bobjoncas2814]

...going to look great, keep safe and have a good week..

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thanks, you too!

[@JB-dz1zc]

After 5years of work on this build, it must feel good (and look good) to be able to see everything starting to come together! You, April, and the girls are probably excited to get this done and move in ASAP! 👍 STUPENDOUS!

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

It does!

[@steveholbrook4729]

Looks great

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thanks!

[@anthonyturner6533]

Good to see you back . I watch a lot of channels and yours is my favorite

[@grumpymorris6351]

When I did my ceilings I took a tongue and groove board and sawed 3 pieces 18 inches long sandwiched all 3 together slid the middle one back 10 inches screwed them together. Now you have a clip. 4 or5 clips should hold your next board in place while you tap them together.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

That’s a great idea

[@shirleychapman2362]

Im with you toung and groove in a log house is perfect

[@vernonvest9927]

Your music makes you work better.🤠

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

Cabinets or not, it is never enough of wood. I think it looks amazing. Plus, if you really wanted to change it up you can paint it, almost like you could ship lap. Love the lights! Thanks for sharing. Great work Stephen!

[@nightsong28540]

Hello there, you are doing a fantastic job, looking great and bringing back a lot of memories of our build. I don't remember who I was watching but they were building a cabin using huge logs like yours so instead of scribing each T&G board he scribed the logs just enough so the boards would fit. Not sure what one would be easier, either way, it's going to take some time. Coming along great...stay safe, be careful, take it easy and keep dry and cool/warm....

[@rosalynrn]

Woweee! Love it! BLESSED in Pennsylvania.........

[@gregganderson1454]

Looking good. You’re doing a great job cutting your wall boards to encircle your logs.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

that part is a pain..lol

[@elliotazus6258]

Looks great Stephen I like the look great attention on the detail. Glad you get to work inside note mostly now pretty much takes the weather out of the picture for the most part. God bless take care

[@reggierobinson6919]

Yeah the end looks good.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

thank you

[@rickss69]

Glad to see you figured out how to use a scrap piece to bump the boards together...looks great!

[@trinashepherd7636]

Awesome 😎 Love the way it’s looking as long as you,April and the girls are happy that is all that matters can’t wait to see the finish house and all of you in by Christmas 🎅 !

[@garywilser7802]

Tongue and groove is looking great 👍. I admire your ingenuity to accomplish tasks by yourself that would normally be done by 2 or more people !

[@olberarosa2346]

OMG I HAVE MISSED WATCHING YOUR WONDERFUL VIDEOS I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU AGAIN HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING WELL PLEASE DON'T WAIT SO LONG TO POST A VIDEO NA I AM JUST KIDDING IF YOU NEED TIME OFF TO DO OTHER THINGS BYE ALL MEANS DO IT THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO STAY SAFE AND BLESS

[@marjiebuckner2485]

One piece at a time, please use a scrap piece n a rubber mallet to set the boards in place or they may chip on you. Looks so nice!

[@jimnoskowiak773]

looking great, my only suggestion would be finish the tongue and groove before installation.

[@andrikii]

well done!

[@ericwilkinson1771]

love it

[@deborahpinkey1264]

Looks great Stephen!

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thanks 👍

[@sinbads.4189]

The kitchen is georgous. I personally love the tongue and groove 😏 sure looks nice.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jennifergraham612]

That tongue and groove is looking good, lots of work though.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

It is!

[@marylott3076]

Love the kitchen! You did an amazing job especially doing it by yourself! You have literally created a beautiful homestead by YOUR own hands. My hat's off to you my friend. Job well done.

[@loda9510]

Wow! Work in progress. A tremendous job you have already done. It’s beautiful!!!

[@dcrahn]

Rule #1 when installing tongue and groove is never beat directly on the tongue of groove, even if it's a soft hammer. Cut a short piece of scrap an hit that to drive the pieces together.

[@dwalmop2]

Yea, they say the same about laminate/engineered/LVP flooring. I still do it with a soft hammer. Haven't had a problem yet. Just don't go too nuts on it.

[@johnpiegzik298]

Looking great! That hallway is gonna be tough to figure out if you don’t want to do any drywall, I think some drywall and painted surfaces would look great, but at the end of the day it is your place and y’all need to love and live in it! Good luck! Hope the tongue and groove go up quick! John 👍😎

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I think we will stick with the T&G and with the stone floor and artwork it should break it up enough.

[@dncndan1]

Looks great. I like thecountty cabin look. You might consider Wainscot paneling likex3.5 tall in hallway and sheetrock above it. That breaks up the rock look. Great job fitting boards to log walls

[@denisemacdonald2062]

Hi Stephen 😀 Looking good!!! I 💕💕💕💕 the amount of lighting you have. I could use 2x the lights I have in the kitchen! Consider under cabinet lighting in the kitchen as well, if you haven’t already. But, knowing you you’ve already considered it lol.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

It’s already in the plans. Lol

[@denisemacdonald2062]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 see I knew it 🤣🤣🤣

[@vernonvest9927]

The end is nearing to a close up job well done.

[@armidaperez5360]

All beautiful things take time...they can't be rushed. It looks so pretty already & it's not done. Glad your back.

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

What about a dark rich Wainscotting in the hallway that matches the logs colour?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I thought about that too

[@gastoncannon4710]

Looking good, 👍👍👍👍👍

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

thank you

[@karenminckler4198]

Love the ceiling and your lights. Great job. Can’t wait to see you put the windows and doors in.

[@feistychocolate1943]

I wood just do the whole house in tongue and groove. I think it looks beautiful!

[@rebeccacory6569]

Sheetrock is a fire break. Should be behind the wood.

[@arthall9563]

The tongue & groove looks great. I agree limit the drywall to a minimum. Great job!

[@lindalawson6511]

This looks beautiful,Love it!!

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thank you! 😊

[@chensenhan]

I save each video. Then I watch small bits throughout the week

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

That’s awesome!!

[@jennifergraham612]

Maybe in hallway you could do half drywall, the top half and the bottom tongue and groove or board and batten, just a thought, however it you house, do what you like.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Cool idea!

[@skitzochik]

WOW lol !!! He didnt turn off the power while doing electical work haha

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Lol

[@armidaperez5360]

Maybe Wayne coating in hall & drywall ?

[@sharonlogsdon2894]

It's looking good! I love seeing your ideas starting to come together inside your beautiful cabin. So glad you're doing some videos to show us what you have done and while you are working in there. I am excited for you and your family. Looking forward to your next video.

[@estellaknox4488]

Looks insanely fantastic.

[@terrymarcellini1278]

It's good to see you're making good progress on your home. I missed seeing you working on it the last couple of weeks, great job!!!

[@jeffwright8608]

I'm a little late but I seen you Looking great the walls are the bomb

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thanks bud

[@jackmundo4043]

Enjoyed much. Thanks.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

I think the T & G is looking quite nice. Too bad there's isn't such a thing as rolling 2' tall scaffolding for you to walk along instead of repositioning the ladder so often.

[@toniarnold2748]

Put metal in the hallway that would look great...

[@jeanburgin160]

Great idea to put in the support board on the other end. You work smart! Wow, that is a neat tool!!! Your fit looks perfect. I love the tongue and groove. Going to be so beautiful! I didn't realize you have been working on your Cabin for five years.

[@bethdurbin3203]

Came over from Drews Channel. Dutch Creek Cabin! I'll go thru your videos in the next few days. Hugs

[@gordoncook7613]

I can't believe it's been that long ago when you poured the concrete footings!!! 😲I started watching when you were doing that!! Looking fantastic inside!!

[@CCRider5312]

Looks great 👍! I GOT A QUESTION: Are you not worried about log settling or shrinkage and expansion in time in reference to the tongue and grove ? I noticed you cut out exactly to fit the logs with the tongue and groove. I just wonder if there will ever be enough settling, shrinkage or expansion that could possibly warp the tongue and groove?? Or maybe not ? I’m just curious.

[@ohske]

👍👍👍👌

[@paulmonk7820]

I look for a video on your build every day. Your attention to details, patience, endurance, and skills are inspiring. Huge undertaking like this is amazing. I could not do what you are doing. The only question I have is why didn't you put the final finish on the ceiling boards before installing them. Looking forward 6o the next episode.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

we will have to come through and final sand, stain and clear coat the whole house when its finished. Its way too dusty in there now to do that.

[@daviddobson8933]

Looking good I was starting to think that you all ran off.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

nah... Im still here just creeping along.

[@mick_0359]

I feel your pain my friend it’s always hard when it’s a one man crew...it’s hard work climbing up and down ladders all day keeping balance you feel it at the end of the day in the legs..why don’t you doc50/50 in the hallway dry wall and wood to break the textures...looking great though been following since the start can’t wait to see the end result...

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I think I have the hallway figured out. lol. I have gone back and forth on it for a year now.

[@darrylhayes9066]

That looks great Hey Im not sure if your stain or clear coat but I saw Marshall remodel another youtuber but him and his wife did wood ceilings and they used 50% water &50% white paint and it looks great you can still the wood and its brighten up with paint Like I said not sure what your plans are but I think its worth doing a test piece Good Luck

[@mariowickel456]

Only thing I'd be concerned with, tongue and groove in the kitchen is gonna suck up air borne cooking grease and will be hard to keep clean . Had it in my Fishing and Hunting cabin . Looks great but pain to keep clean

[@louanneasley413]

Dutch creek sent me ovet to check out your channel.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

Thank you

[@jackiecarter7891]

U r doing s great job👍...but why do your kitchen not have a window?...it looks really closed in and dark..there is not natural light coming in except from great room...food for thoight

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

There is no place to put a window.

[@j.m.7056]

Looking very good! What is the height of the finished kitchen? I am sure the cabinets will be excellent. Will you consider making a narrow place for a folding stool to slide into? I'm thinking of April here!

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

The ceilings are 9’

[@j.m.7056]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 Thanks.

[@speedwayman100]

looking good!I was wondering how well those pneumatic nails will hold up the cabinets as compared to if you were to use screws at least where the cabinets were going to be?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I can always put screws in where the cabinet go.

[@speedwayman100]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 that's true ignore my stupid comment lol

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

No such thing as a stupid comment. Using screws to add strength to the T&G is a smart idea.

[@speedwayman100]

@@hickoryridgehomestead9177 thank you,i appreciate that

[@larryavritt7502]

Stone in the hallways sounds wonderful!!! Please, please do not go with sheet rock, that would take away from the rustic look

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

I’m not putting Sheetrock anywhere in the house

[@jameswulzen590]

no plumbing in the kitchen, no sink?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

It all comes through the floor and up through the island.

[@lockedin60]

Will you all wait until the house is 100% complete or will you move in when it is between 85-90% complete?

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

100%.

[@JCZ2601NL]

🇳🇱👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍀

[@carolinabeier]

tone & grove could be painted white... wherever is too much wood.

[@lockedin60]

There is a rhythm to ever part of the build. Since this is the "first time" for this build. I know it is tedious but you manage to figure things out on everything else so this part should be no different. Glad to see another video from you. I pray all is well at the Hickory Ridge Homestead.

[@jdrobison7869]

I think stilts might be handy. This is already a beautiful home..... can’t wait to see it completed!

[@kmarch6630]

You could have finished showing us before you turned off the light.

[@johnisley1285]

I know you are tired of hearing people tell you what to do. Yes I was just has tough as you are when I was your age but at 78 I surely wish I had a worn kneepads when I was crawling around on my hands and knees.