Stone Stairs & Masonry / Off Grid CABIN Building (S4 Ep18)

It was a great challenge for me to build the stone stairs. I've never before worked with stone and cement like this. Learning how to cut and shape stone was fun and above all you need patience to get the stone to split the right way. It turned out ok for first stone work at my log cabin. I've done some mistakes that you probably won't notice in the video, but I was able to fix them.
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[@thistledownwoodcraft3426]

It is good that the orange supervisor left you alone and only dropped by to make sure you were following the blueprints.

[@JohnnyTsiou]

Besides the great craftmansip,the chickens and the cat are the main characters...

[@Chris-lp2dk]

Seeing how much LIFE surrounds this house... made me feel joy

[@Chris-lp2dk]

Imagine some years from now... being Nik's grandchild, and watching on KZbin how your grandfather built the house you spend time in... blows my mind

[@AndersLumina]

I had exactly the same thought watching this tonight.

[@davelarsen9847]

I really like the way you have been consistently posting, you are a talented builder and filmmaker. I have been watching you for years.

[@gulbeyazyucekaya6644]

Türkiye'den yazıyorum evin her aşamasın böyük bir keyifle izledim muhteşem bir işçilik çok zevklisin tavuklar ve kedi çok güzeller ailenle güzel yaşa❤❤

[@Brendissimo1]

That cat is hilarious and adorable.

[@timofeyserikof8397]

A very attentive student!🤣

[@Brendissimo1]

@@timofeyserikof8397 The building site manager!

[@c0ltz450]

A few times i noticed the cat meowing and Nik responding with a little whistle

[@patriciarossi3490]

Salut qu'elle travail il y a un quelques temps que je vous bravo❤❤

[@ninikelley9146]

Are you sure you’ve never done this before? ‘Cause you sure look like a pro! Beautiful work!

[@davidgilbert8614]

Love how the foreman cat inspects your work in the crawl space below the house, then quietly stands over you as you lay the concrete; making sure that you do the work correctly. Clearly that is one construction savvy cat. And of course when off the job, he sends in his second: Rooster McBuilder.

[@breakshot7451]

came here, years ago, for what i thought will become a bigger hunting cabin. still here for the family home / kids adventure playground / art project / cabin. thanks for your beautiful vids greetings

[@Kobolus_Faun]

Best Entertainment these days. Thank you!

[@Brogert.]

Feline quality control. Inspector Catget demands outstanding work as per usual.

[@christopherleblanc9599]

love the scenic interludes , million dollar views and the stone work looks like a dream ,,,when one does not set limits , what is possible is limitless, while you may not have done this before ,,, neither did the first person their first time ,

[@billseymour-jones3224]

Wow! What a transformation: from a wild-and-woolly man-of-the-mountains to a Nic Rijavec in one simple hair-cut! The stone-work and filming were pretty good too!

[@user-ou2oj7jj6v]

Ник, привет! Я из России, Пусть не пугает тебя это слово, ведь мы простые люди не должны ругаться из-за политических амбиций наших правителей, правда!? Я смотрю тебя с самого начала твоего проекта, но написать решил первый раз. Ты просто умница и трудяга. Видно что у тебя есть фантазия, мышление художника, умелые руки и масса терпения. Я люблю таких людей и желаю тебе и твоей семье здоровья, удачи и благополучия ! Очень хочется увидеть твой дом натурально. Пока!!!!

[@raywwg1wga627]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that has problems with cats and chickens 😂❤

[@stephaniedeegan853]

Chicken whisper!!! You and your chicken seem to be quite the pair. Adorable kitty too. Lovely stone work❤😊

[@immunitycorrupts3641]

the boss always riding your back? LOL to cute!

[@MrSabotage83]

The level of relaxation watching this episode was super high. For me the cat stole the show 😁! Amazing work, you give me so many ideas to work with around my own house, and I thank you for that! WELL DONE! 👏👏👏

[@joeharwellauthor9317]

Your chickens are definitely pets.

[@ltxslrbf]

Beautiful work Nic, thank you for sharing. The cat and chickens just not leaving you alone is very funny, but how you treat them for being that way speaks a lot about you as a kind person and a good father

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Perfect addition.....beautifly built 👋👋👋👋👋👏👏👏👏 I had a cat who would sit on the refrigerator in my kitchen who would smack me in the head as I walked by.....wonder what she was trying to tell me.....

[@tommylitchfield3450]

It was very interesting to actually be able to see someone completely learn a new skill on camera. You can see the lessons you have learned from stone to stone, getting better and better with each cut. This seems like a very fun skill to learn, and so satisfying to know that all your hard work is paying off right before your eyes. You have turned into a very good videographer and storyteller through your work with the cameras. We are all glad that you chose to film all this amazing, hard work and share it with the world. Bless you and your family, Nik

[@woodjunkie_yt]

Hats off! Incredibly beautiful front porch and stairs!!

[@gregp13]

Excellent work, dogs, cats and chickens all living together, and a beautiful meditation. Marvelous. Thank you Nik!

[@jenesisjones6706]

The ginger kitten was fascinated with your work!

[@kittydarling6405]

💚 Loved the morning sun rays and tree steam footage!

[@1MartinWaite]

Nik you’re the kind of guy who I love to hire to do odd jobs that I can’t even think about tackling all day you’ve no skill in don’t something but that you’ll give it a good go and you 99 times out of 100 times build a masterpiece that you didn’t know you could do. You are all craftsmen living after your time just don’t realise it. Brilliant job even with your fancy labourers. 😂😂😂😂

[@MikeAnderson-oh9po]

That inspector and the three code enforcement officers didn’t leave you alone for a second! It’s amazing you got anything done. Nice work.

[@donmcquaig7424]

What a pleasure it is to see a man do the work to learn the skills needed to build using a material he has never used before. You are an example to everyone that has the desire to build, create and enjoy. Thank you for your hard work and hope you have many years of enjoyment from your efforts.

[@flacoral]

VERY nice Nik. Love your imagination and skill. Everything you do seems to come out beautiful. I remember when it was just you and some logs. I'm glad you share what you do. Don't know what I like most. Watching you build or the nature where you live. Either way, all is beautiful. Thanks for sharing! Those chickens and that cat.....funny!

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Nik another beautiful addition to your home, for never doing masonry you did one heck of a job! Thanks for sharing with us all your beautiful work! Kevin

[@darjanvujnovic5504]

I like your channel ! and watch you for long time ... and i can tell you ... i RESPECT , APPRICIATE & LIKE everything you do. Work with hands i something that every person should know to do or learn; it evolves you , your brain and mind so much + hard work stops you to think about bad things , negativity in general it helps to clear your mind and toughts 🙌😍🔥... Greetings from Croatia Nick 😄🙌🔥 ... Continue making amazing content ❤️🤞😊

[@ShroomFreak]

Long time watcher, love your work. Keep adding on, you are going to need the room😁

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

I love the way the kitten “helps” you!

[@MeinTubengucker]

The cat is great, you can feel the familiarity.

[@kens6168]

Great to see you again. I have watched every episode from the start. Best of luck!

[@marygordon3032]

That’s beautiful Nik and your little kitty too, and thanks for sharing! 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@runninonempty820]

Now THAT was a lot of hard work. Anyone who has worked with stone and concrete will know just how tiring that can be. Great work Nik, awesome job!

[@kayandrews6905]

Well, the cat and chickens definitely kept you company. Very sweet. Fantastic job on the steps, very impressive.

[@dawnkangas2968]

Absolutely beautiful 🤩 the cat 🐈 just love you for a bed and the chickens 🐓 are really friendly

[@johnrigby9594]

Great job Nik looks fabulous , I have just made a garden wall with rocks and stones that the farmers just pile up at the side of their fields after ploughing if they hit any .... a great source of material for free !

[@davidilott1319]

That wheelbarrow wheel is a beauty mate

[@zencosuzuki8496]

And the eggs are free-range:) Nicely done, Nik. I love your work and energy and willingness to take on new challenges

[@Bob_Adkins]

There's just something soothing and calming about chickens and cats while you're working.

[@tycrabs]

Omg the kitten and chickens are soooooo freakin cute.

[@badboy9462]

Everything Rik builds is a work of art

[@mattwuk]

I hate when it goes wrong but I love that you show it.

[@marilynlautner2454]

The largeness of the stone steps complement the size of the house! The seasons changed. This must have taken you 6 months or so! So beautiful.

[@wmrg1057]

Love all the supervisors always looking over your shoulder

[@DrZergling]

That cat is so funny sitting next to the shovel at work lol :P

[@HanatakeYurii]

Impressive stonework! I felt like watching old masons guessing how to make castle walls and you were really fast at getting the knack of it. I'm sure the cat was more than happy to watch your work.

[@MrRedPants]

I'll never understand how Nik does all this work and never looks or acts tired. I would love to have half his work ethic. It's not even work ethic, it's that his body can keep up with his work ethic!

[@user-tn3ql5pj2t]

For a first timer your awesome cuts in those large blocks of rock ,it looks dam good

[@user-nk9xd8yd5e]

Love what you created and how sweet you are with the animals.🙏❤️

[@jimronk11]

Wow Nik. Time and patience you can do anything! Great job

[@josefhajek8007]

A cottage like from a fairy tale. You are very talented. Thanks for posting relaxing videos to watch every time.

[@dingc.velasco6038]

Nik, your house projects are not only amazing, but astounding as well. Salute to you Nik.

[@florahamburg1263]

How nice and friendly that you listen to the advice of your animal supervisors.

[@MrPossumeyes]

Thanks, Nik. I enjoyed seeing how the cat and the chooks wanted to participate, especially the really curious one. They helped deliver some really nice steps.

[@louis220558]

That steps look fabulous

[@study650]

What a great video. Remarkable stonework. And an adorable cat.

[@patriciarichardson5250]

beautiful job. love the cat and the chickens. they love you.

[@petervanderspek4420]

I find your stairs a peace of fine art.

[@richardstahlbusch1636]

Your steps fit masterfully with your home Nik. You did a beautiful job at building them. Hard to believe you have not done this type of work before, but we can say that with your work on the whole cabin.

[@mylesdent2214]

Well done Nik, as usual your work is beautiful. And really relaxing to watch.

[@carlf8291]

I've been watching from when you cut the trees and wow what a job you're house looks fantastic.

[@curtisrennie5652]

Nik I just like your originality of building your off grid home👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nancybrennemann2203]

Your steps turned out great! A beautiful addition to the front of your house. Your little orange helper was fun to watch too!

[@hatzlmike1]

Mike Haduck on You Tube is the no pun cemented God of Masonry, Nik.

[@brianblum4591]

Very beautiful work. For someone who has no experience in stone work, you did a great job.

[@richardpeterson7714]

Nik you never seem to do any task wrong. Everything is exceptional!!!

[@venturingout4235]

I like watching your progress. You do amazing work. You & your wife are very created hard working couple.

[@scottmyers226]

You have a lot of patience Nik, looks Great

[@100lsenior]

That is just plain gorgeous.

[@davidthies6323]

You may not be a stone mason, but you do great stone work. I continue to enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@trevorbiggs1999]

Love your films, love your home even more. A true artist. Thanks for making our viewing so entertaining.

[@lexistapleton687]

Beautiful job, it’s good you had a lil helper, meow!😂

[@gardnerwilson57]

And then you show us something different along with all your other unique talents which is a stone mason. As I watched you tinker with each chosen stone I could see that you got more and more comfortable with where and how you cut them. At first there was a mistake or two but nothing you couldn't deal with. You made it work. At the end you learned how hard and sharp to hit the stone to get nearest to a perfect cut. ..... Just as you said in the beginning it was a learning experience. You did well and it turned out spectacular! Keeping to the true artist that you are...another fine video. Thnx. A cyber friend, Me southern AZ. (USA)

[@Asfera1]

always a pleasure to watch your videos, Thank you from the USA

[@mikeduda3173]

Deck is looking great! We'll be having a beer up there in no time😊

[@LMGH]

I love the way you work. Wonderful work. The front stairs are nothing less than a well mastered creation, unique and practical all at the same time not to mention the use of the stone. Kudos to you Sir for your reminder of tenacity to the stone, wilfullness, family, nature, I could go on. I'd love to see some pics of the back stairs. Bless you and your family.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Nik, you are a fortunate man to have animals love and trust you for their safety. Are you at all concerned about water somehow getting into the steps and freezing? I think you did a fantastic job sealing around every rock. 👍👍👍

[@user-yt1te4cn7e]

I love your Videos Nic. You are so talented. Such beautiful work.

[@mrbill8542]

Not surprised the stairs came out so well---after all, just look how the cabin came out !!! BEAUTIFUL !!

[@seanconner9407]

Nik, this is art again. I am so enjoying what you are doing, making and creating, makes me happy to watch and gives me ideas, so thank you Nik. Warm greetz from Holland🙏🙏🙏

[@talibirkmanis5727]

WOW , love the masonary work , for someone who has never done it before (you are very talented in everything you do) I think you would show up some of the experts . Love the very "Nic's original" and spectacular cabin build , with the help of your beautiful wife and children (and pets) . Thank you !!!!!

[@justamom5520]

i am so in awe of the breathtaking work you do Nik, always with so much love and care. the content, always the incredible content. thank you so much, it brings up so many memories along the way - of rocks and stairs and youth, especially youth. your cat knows how to make the most life!

[@truthseeker6152]

The finish result is amazing! Good job Nick !

[@tombarey]

Your cat is soooo cool. Excellent work,

[@debrarupp2027]

Amazing skills... lots of hard work. the stairs turned out beautiful. Kitty loves their master. ☺🐈

[@josepecanocano1587]

Un trabajo espectacular y magnifico, saludos desde España

[@hollystarks1810]

You truly live in and create beauty ❤

[@Booka60]

Excellent! and that baby cat sure likes you.

[@floridamom5300]

Once again your creativity, ingenuity and hard work comes through. Just beautiful.

[@sydneyevans2637]

I've heard the expression "having a monkey on your back" but this was so much more entertaining. You've done a beautiful job on the entire place, Nik!!!

[@Rom15v4]

You perfected that masonry job Nic,...well done sir. Cape Town South Africa.

[@LlewellynBarry]

Absolutely a beautiful comfortable looking home.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Nik . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@jamesfalk9820]

Thank you for sharing a bit of your journey ❤

[@maverag0]

you did an AMAZING job of that. the fine work and pointing at the end is outstanding.

[@the_hate_inside1085]

Stairs turned out looking nice! Maybe something can be done with the big square concrete supports under the pillars? They are a bit brutalist looking, maybe they can be hidden with natural stone, or other materials? To visually fit the stairs.