Off Grid Cabin Additions (Bedroom) | Ep. 3 | Building 2x8 Logs, Dinner with My Wife

Finally got back to the cabin after a month away. The farm has been busy with new additions and my kid’s sports schedules are ramping up.
Was able to get a couple more courses of logs done plus have dinner with my wife at the cabin.
#cabin #offgrid #logcabin #building #wilderness

[@717UT]

Showing a baby goat balancing on it's mother back and then cutting to a sheep getting a feed bucket stuck on it's head is a pretty good summary on sheep and goats.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Very true 👍

[@timstark3312]

Really appreciate the reference to Bible wisdom, and I also value the practical skills & ingenuity you demonstrate here. Cheers & Psalm 118:25 blessings on your projects & plans.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thank you 👍

[@copious_amounts-unknown8897]

Nice to have the husband & wife time alone in the cabin, bonus is you cooked the dinner! Bless you 🙏

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Yes, thank you. We will be spending more time up there in the future.

[@sebwood6316]

When you working hard there's nothing better to take a break and drinkin' a good hot coffee beside the woodstove!!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

You are right. Everything is better beside the woodstove.

[@sebwood6316]

@@TheOffGridExperience the secret of a good life! keep up the good work Sir!!

[@peteknapp4870]

I'm not a doctor, but I want to see you eat more leafy greens. 😀 We've been enjoying your cabin build and you've inspired us. Keep up the good work, brother.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks 👍 Much appreciated.

[@kimdawcatgirl]

Sadly, leafy greens contain high levels of oxalates, and cause a lot of problems as they build up in your system. Especially muscles, joints and kidneys. Spinach is the worst.

[@alive.off-grid]

Howdy, I'm Off grid In Kentucky. The past storm took down over 7 trees on the property. Uprooted them. A lot of problems happen from that storm. We are all Working together to get the trees cut up cleaned up and firewood Stacked. It only takes one storm to Rec-havic

[@TheOffGridExperience]

That storm was crazy. Also ripped a roof panel off the back of the cabin where I didn't have it secured good. It's good to have help for clean up. Take care!!

[@Bill_tyler]

I’m down in Franklin if you need a hand! Stay safe out there

[@adamriekert1984]

For the wall "logs," it would be efficient to take stock of how many of each variation is needed. Then, in a flat area, lay out all the boards and put them together as such. It might be more exact, and there'd be less picking up and putting down of various tools. That way, when it comes to building, it'd just be playing with legos.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

It would be great to do that, but I don't mind getting exact measurements for each "log" so everything fits better. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@AlfredCataldo]

Did you ever think about making a jig to set the spacing, would speed up the process and you wouldn't need to pull out the tape measure for every board.@@TheOffGridExperience

[@larrykelly2838]

Ah, peace and quite, good for the spirit, soul and body.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Being outdoors is good for mind, body and spirit! Thanks for watching 👍

[@tylergunther8219]

My favorite videos on KZbin. Love seeing the progress, keep it up.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Appreciate it!

[@christineguzicki3883]

Top, es sieht top aus, liebe Grüsse und danke fürs Video ❤🥰🥰🥰🍀

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks!!

[@andreaambrozi8610]

Nagyon ügyes vagy! Gratulálok!👍

[@davidblake7998]

Looking good thanks for bringing us along for the build have a great day.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks, you too!

[@brain1poo]

Dude uses the torch on EVERYTHING, but lights the fire with a match :) But I enjoy your videos:)

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Haha...yes.

[@joannaswidnik-uw2rg]

Prześliczny domek👍 Przesyłam pozdrowienia z Polski 💙

[@rayhuber3411]

Living the dream 🙂👍

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks again for watching!

[@JDK45ACP]

I really love what you’re doing, brother.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Glad you like it!!

[@donnagagne3813]

Wow; you have your hands full. Good to see you back at your cabin. God bless.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thank you! You too! I'm downsizing the farm a bit to make life a little easier.

[@SandraVanLankvelt]

Nice to see a new video glad to hear all is well and changes sometimes are a good thing. Life goes by so fast and we don't even realize it until one day we wake up and say to self: "it's time to change priorities", Even small changes can make a huge difference and we can get grounded again and even change our way of thinking. We only go through this life once and by golly do what you love and others around us as well. God has blessed you with a wonderful life, family and even special Gifts of building your cabin. Thank you for this video and the cabin is beautiful.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated 🙏

[@larrysmith6499]

Coming along nicely. You are blessed to have your cabin in the woods

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thank you 👍

[@royculpepper6506]

I can’t help but suggest you build you “logs” using a platform or saw horses. Sure would save your back. Also building a jig for them would save all that measuring. I know your back will feel better in the long run.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@forwardmotion1883]

Thats a dinner brother, i miss the sound of cooking in cast iron, reminds me of my grandma and grandpas house. I like your take on the goats and sheep, you doin it the right way in life. May the creator always shine light on your home.

[@apar1560]

Very nice video , THANKS ...Alan 🇨🇱

[@konetashelton4130]

That is what I call a solid build. Mother Nature's whirling skirts won't affect your home. Enjoy!

[@maggiesdad100]

I too raise goats, chickens, and horses. Yes, the goats can be a handful, but they really help with my blood pressure. Great work. If you are ever interested in selling holler. LOL!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

I like goats too. They are just so much work and always get into my neighbors yard...haha.

[@shortsweettoo]

I knit and crochet as well and I cannot think of a nicer place to crochet something up then right in front of a roaring fire. I am sure the both of you are looking forward to the new addition. I'm looking forward to watching you build it.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. I'm trying to get her to start her own channel "Crocheting at the Cabin".....lol.

[@DeterminedDIYer]

Good for the hands. Gotta keep them warm when you're doing that kind of work.

[@shortsweettoo]

@@TheOffGridExperience Good luck with that, lol 😅

[@stevebengel1346]

​@@TheOffGridExperiencethat actually sounds like a great name for the channel 😉

[@brendasas8440]

👍 Another great video. So relaxing and engrossing! Thanks for sharing!🏚️

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Looks great, enjoy watching you build your future. Such a peaceful setting . Stay safe and have fun. Fred.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@robertblack630]

I’m happy that you’re able to get back on the cabin. I’m retired and you’re right about time flies and not enough time in the day. We did get started on our cabin build last week.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. Time sure does fly. Best wishes on your build.

[@debramorris7646]

So glad you got to spend some time at the cabin.......sometimes life does get in the way of living!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

That is true. One of these days life will slow down.

[@user-kh2dl1yz4q]

Ваша стройка просто шедевр. Мне очень нравиться. Удачи Вам в жизни.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thank you!

[@J9_j3]

love your setup. tank you for sharing

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for watching!

[@NavyMech62]

Yakisugi! One of the best ways to preserve wood. The Japanese have been doing it for centuries. That cabin looks bomb proof. That's gonna last several generations.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for the comment. Take care!

[@warnerwells1425]

I LIKE YOUR CABIN, AND PHIOSOPHY ON ANIMAL RAISING.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks 👍

[@ericflood4347]

Spring has finally arrived. I hope you are well and we are looking forward to your videos. Funny how life seems to get in the way. Sometimes less is more and I am at that age as well.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ChefMonkey]

The cabin is looking great! Nice to see the progress. Great craftsmanship!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks 👍 It's getting there!

[@TWC6724]

It’s coming together nicely brother 👍

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks 👍

[@marksherrill9337]

I like the 2”x2” where the new wall meets the old.

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Yes so nice to see spring come alive with little ones born, but being in piece at the cabin is awesome, love the burning of the wood , I do that when I build furniture & chests and things like that when I find time :) I live off grid full time and love it :)

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Yes, the new life is awesome to see. I'd love to try living off grid full time someday. Thanks for watching 👍

[@jimcostello668]

I have enjoyed all your videos on the cabin build and look forward to your next video. I enjoy the music you use as background and find it soothing to the soul. Keep us informed of the progress you are making.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. Glad you enjoy the music as well. I'm very particular on what music I use for the videos. Take care!!

[@scotto6314]

Good to see ya back ! Looks incredible. Thinking about all that gluing n possible hand cramping ? Dewalt battery caulk gun ? $200 bucks 🤷🏻‍♂️. Might be worthwhile investment. Thank you for sharing

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. I'll look into that.

[@jamesbarnes1822]

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[@woodywoods6380]

I really like the voice-over.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Haha...thanks. I'm trying to do more of that to explain things to viewers.

[@cypherian9821]

Yah new a new video!! Thank you !

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@cypherian9821]

@@TheOffGridExperience I do, so much I did order the booklet on how to do that style from the person you mentioned.

[@dell1404]

Senang melihat Anda Saudara! Hati-hati dengan langkah Kaki. Terima Kasih telah Memperlihatkan Peternakan Anda lagi! 🧡

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@missourirebel9669]

I have built a few rock walls and I can tell you that some of your muratic acid and a stiff brush will really clean your Rockwall up and make it look nice

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. I'll clean it up once I get to buttoning up the interior.

[@WotanSkyFather]

I love your main building theme music. It's like Assassination of Jesse James meets Moonshiners.

[@rosaolbera8768]

What a beautiful cabin you have so nice to see your video again Rosa from Texas

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks so much

[@truvintage5800]

this guy is awesome

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks 👍

[@jeffsmith310]

As always the cabin is coming along nicely keep up the great work and keep the videos coming love the work.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks, will do!

[@timepasses3380]

It's always interesting to watch your videos. Keep on truckin'!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks again!! Glad you still find it interesting👍

[@denniscarreno5882]

You are a man of nature….love your animals! Your second bedroom is looking good…watch your back please…those lumber are prettier heavy….oooops…..sorry your a young man! Hehehehe

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Haha...Thanks. I'm not that young bit can still move pretty good.

[@user-mn2cq9qx1q]

I Love It

[@justineheart8200]

As allways good job!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks!!

[@flute76]

Très très très chouette !!! 👍👍👍

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks!

[@roger44alan]

I love your choice of music.

[@stephaniewillson9383]

So enjoying this channel...thank you!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@scottanderson2980]

Great wood stove and your place from the outside looks like an old shack but when you come inside wow its so nice clean and great woodworking wow

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@carol07643]

I have really enjoyed watching this build and am looking forward to the bedroom and bath build . this is a unique cabin ! I sure wish it was mine!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thank you! 😊

[@billballoo7881]

Sheep are low maintenance, except when they get their head stuck in a bucket. lol

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Exactly...haha.

[@stumpjones2963]

i still say a good dog by your side out there would be a great addition and alot of company

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. I plan to bring my great pyrenese up to the cabin at some point.

[@metroplexchl]

Love your channel. Thoughts as I watch: When bucking trees, cut compression side first. Then tension side. You'll rarely get a blade pinched when doing that. Want a cool stool? Research a three legged stool for balance and stability. Great to see the wife! Glad y'all are loving the new place.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Doc1855]

We use a cast iron skillet that has been passed down from my great grandmother. She died in 1988 at the age of 94. When using a cast iron skillet, some of the iron leaches into the food, which in small amounts is good for your body.

[@danmaloney3187]

Perfect!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@roger44alan]

Great job

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@ronaldclark2624]

Thanks for sharing! Congrats on the Progress! Love the music! Ron PTL USA

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Glad you like it. Take care!

[@folkartsewingdesigns7541]

I'm enjoying your cabin build very much... we're on the other side of our beautiful state...east

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for the comment! Good to see another Tennessean on here. Take care!

[@billywilliams1545]

You eat well , enjoy your site .

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks!!

[@gailburke4174]

Great progress

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. Slowly but surely 👍

[@chadanderson2798]

What a awesome little cabin! I bet that dude is rock solid using screws and subfloor glue. Watching your progress definately makes me dream of doing something similar. I love the 2×8 construction and the way u preserved the wood with the propane. One thing is for sure, that cabin is definately not going anywhere for a whole Lotta years. Great job man!

[@valeriebostick1913]

Beautiful work 🇬🇧😊

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joanntucker2742]

Just found your video i love your cabin 👍😊

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Glad you found it. More on the way soon. Take care.

[@GeraldineJones-yb9eu]

What a lucky woman she is to have a man that could build all that

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Haha...I hope she knows 🙂

[@davidruth1]

You should use a wet sponge and wipe the lime off of your stone. I think the contrast you look much better.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. I'm going to polish it up a little bit when I'm near the final stages of the build.

[@manuelhofbauer6031]

Hello, I already really like your house, I'm curious to see how it develops further. I think your work is great, beautiful and robust.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@Melicoy]

Thanks for fitting us into your life. Keep on going. And I think you should switch kitchen count to under the window at the table

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. I thought about that but I wanted the view of the valley when sitting down to eat.

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Looking good. 👍👍. Peace

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks 👍

[@pnuttheclownh2254]

can you enable the closed ca;tioing feature?

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Will do.

[@dongilley3273]

Same storm took 200 watts offline in my system. Making plans for a better system. I must say I've lost steam on my off grid place. Best regards your neighbor 1 hr west . Your cabin looks awesome hopefully I'll start my new one this summer on the back of the property.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Yikes. Sorry to hear that. I had a few trees down and one roof panel ripped off. Take care!!

[@cherylarmentrout4924]

I enjoyed your last video. Hope everything is ok.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks!! New video should be out soon.

[@carol07643]

I agree! Sheep are so much easier to raise! They look at fences like it a safe zone. Coated look at a fence as a challenge to conquer!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Haha...yes the goats are challenging little rascals. Fun sometimes, but pains in the you know what!

[@darangemaster1]

your channel reminds me of my self reliance, i have never seen logs mfg from dimensional lumber kinda cool.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for the compliment. I'm a fan of his work.

[@nancyperez6678]

THESE VIDEOS ARE GREAT!!! Question: In TN you can just build without permits, plans, contractors etc? This is what I want to do! Land is handled (TN), now I just need the time and knowledge!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks 👍 Each county is different so I would check with them. The more rural you are, the less permits you typically need.

[@EMNM22]

Where's the TV gonna go? LOL!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Good question!

[@mattwallace7058]

You lost me at onions, but had me back at steak 😆

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Haha...sautéed onions and steak is one of my favorites.

[@timothyrose4052]

Looking good. I believe I would have knocked together a couple of sawhorses to build those “logs” more at waist level. That’s a lot of bending over, at least for me. Also a couple of jigs to get the spacing the same rather than measuring each one. Measure once, build a jig, end repetitive measuring. You’re doing good though holding down a full time job, farming animals, and this. Got a little worried it had been three weeks since your last video.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. Spring is a busier time with lots going on. Hope to find the time to get the cabin finished.

[@lkkope]

Great videos, thanks for all the hard work putting the content on this channel. I'm curious how you would compare your method to the tongue-and-groove d-logs you can buy.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks for watching 👍 Not really sure on the comparison only that this method should be a bit less expensive.

[@claudineguiolet9380]

Très belle avancée de votre cabane ❤❤❤

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks!!

[@danskibo]

It amazes me that you don't use a jig to create the wall timbers

[@TheOffGridExperience]

I like measuring each end I guess.

[@kirksnyder6190]

Best cooking ware...cast iron.

[@frictionhitch]

To hoist stuff try a self adjusting friction hitch. A Schwabish(there is another c in there somewhere) or a Distel hitch. Either of these knots will hold your load while you maneuver it and they are infinitely adjustable.

[@susanhamilton1822]

Here's some synchronicity for you. I was just watching another channel I follow Martijn Doorland who is restoring a stone cabin in the Italian Alps and he just suffered a tremendous storm with devastation on his site. He's spent the last week restoring things. Adversity strikes but we keep a stiff upper lip and move on. Loved the baby sheep and goats. We used to keep goats and they were terrible brats. My Dad would come in for a break and they would try to turn the door knob so they could come in too. They were up on our cars and eating my Mom's precious flowers. lol

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Storms are always a concern where trees are, unfortunately. Goats are fun animals but pains in the ....haha.

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

My self reliance done over and over and over getting old. People try to mimick amythimg they see someone else set the precident for success.. be individuals not sheep for Gods sake... off grid channels all seem the same lately. What makes this one unique is the 2×8 construction which is absolutely a great and different way to build... so def appreciate the fresh take on economical building here.. nice work

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. I'm a fan of My Self Reliance. He's the gold standard for sure. The 2x8 lumberlog is definitely something not seen on youtube.

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

@TheOffGridExperience I can't knock ya if I could escape away I'd be out there as far as I could get and I'd live there.. you did the roof very unconventional btw and I'm wondering have u had any leaks ? Reason I'm asking is I've done many roofs and it's always bottom up overlapping felt or ice n water and this is because water flows top to bottom.. until the ice builds a the lowest point and melts and freezes, causing issues from ice lifting and backing up under the material. Esp w gutters and not so much without... u layed side to side if I remember but ur theory was water isn't getting beneath the metal?? I may be wrong...

[@TheOffGridExperience]

@itcantbetruebutis7778 no leaks at all and we get a ton of rain in Tn. The vapor barrier was unconventional in that it was overlapped vertically. The foil foam barrier was done in the normal horizontal method starting at the bottom.

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

@TheOffGridExperience Awsome!! glad to hear, there are several ways to skin a chicken 🐔 😀 and if the end result is a tasty meal... by all means.

[@5brosfab]

Totally understandable with the kid's sports. What sports do they play? My 11 year old son plays travel hockey for the Knoxville Jr Ice Bears, we played a bunch of Nashville teams this year. Love the videos, great craftsmanship on that cabin!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. My kids are involved in baseball, softball and football. Never a dull moment!

[@user-mp8le2ry3p]

You will find driving screws much easier with a impact/drill driver.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks. I have a driver but prefer a regular drill. The noise of the driver is annoying to me.

[@northwind9505]

Any new videos coming soon? Really enjoying your build. Just perfect 👌.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thanks 👍 Hopefully this weekend if I can find the time to edit.

[@brycehutchens133]

Hope this hasn't been answered already and I'm not being redundant, but what's your reasoning for firing the interior after it's already up, rather than doing it outside where you don't have to sweep up the particles you knock off? Warping fears?

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Good question. Not really sure.

[@brianegeberg8497]

@@TheOffGridExperience Any concern with charcoal from the wood on your clothes or socks?

[@jdcairncross3631]

Jamie I had so much anxiety while you were building the logs this time. I had the most anxiety while you were in the corner with the circular saw. I just knew you were going to injure yourself. I believe you would have been far safer with a reciprocating saw or the saw you used in the beginning of the video to cut the tree. As you were assembling the logs you dropped your caulk gun and other tools at your feet hindering you and tripping you too. Just as a suggestion, you could spend a few minutes building yourself a jig to get the offsets you need for your log assembly. I speak from experience, the clutter at your feet during a project can cause an injury. It may be a minor injury or major, but take that moment for prevention, or this cabin build may end up feeling like the farm chores you spoke of in the beginning of the video. Thanks for sharing this build with us, and tell your boss lady thank you for sharing you with us too.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Not to worry. I've made that corner cut about 50 times on this cabin. Thanks for watching 👍

[@andywaller6529]

Love the progress, keep up the great work. Favorite off grid channel on You tube.

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Wow, thanks! Much appreciated!

[@MrMiner5605]

when you put your next beam on you put down a layer of glue, do you also screw them down or is the glue itself ok?

[@TheOffGridExperience]

No. I also screw the bottom of the log into the tongue board of the log it sits on. These keeps it level and more rigid.

[@Myneighborhoodsolution]

Hello there. How much shrinkage did you experience and what did you do to remedy the issue? Thank you. Great vids!

[@TheOffGridExperience]

I really didn't notice any. I'm sure there was, but I didn't see anybsigms of it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@tonygreco7668]

How long do you expect the cabin to last as far as wood, rot and bugs, eating it up

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Hopefully several decades.