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Building with crooked logs was a major challenge but they were FREE! It definitely makes my home look unique. It's hard to believe that it only took me 9 months of hard work to make it live in ready. There will be more long form videos on the full build with even more detail coming soon. If there are any key moments in the build you would like to see more of please let me know in the comments section below. More work on the homestead will be coming soon, finishing the chinking with mortar, interior doors, building a greenhouse, harvesting fish from our pond, building a dog trot connecting both cabins, rainwater catchment for the house, solar, and more...stay tuned. Happy Holidays, stay safe!
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All dimensional lumber was...some new some second hand some salvaged
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floor boards,wall boards, gable end boards, counter tops, closet made from free reclaimed lumber from barns I helped tear down. The rest was either bartered for or purchased from local sawmills.
wall logs free from a neighbor that was about to bulldoze and burn them to create more pasture for livestock.
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[@tribeofdavid8]

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[@aedancael1717]

I watched your video when you built this cabin from crooked trees and I was so impressed! Amazing build watching you put the logs together! I never seen anyone build the roof the way you did and now I understand why. I really enjoyed the tour of the final build (most people don’t do that) VERY INSPIRATIONAL!! Thank you sharing the build and so happy for you and your beautiful family!

[@tribeofdavid8]

@@aedancael1717 thank you 🙏

[@solo1464]

Dave you saved 100k on labor. Your Drive is 100%. Inspiration was received from you to me. Awesome.......

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you! and I am happy to hear I could inspire at least one person! Stay safe and stay strong!

[@leecogdell652]

One more thing, brother you’re everything that’s right in America today!

[@chya9262]

The house is awesome! Bless you for feeding the birds I like the solar.

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@anijohnson8082]

AND you did this all by yourself wow! My hubby and i are watching with such amazement!!

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you so much 🙏 God bless you both

[@BLAM777]

We are sick of all the garbage going on in this country so last year we bought land and now have the 1st part of the cabin dried in. Next is finish the inside and start on the A-frame part of the build. We've never done anything like this before but I can say it's worth it. Love your cabin.

[@tribeofdavid8]

thank you! its def worth it good luck!

[@evensenj5670]

When gov. branches exede the norm, you know you can't trust the gov. Example, law enforcement... FBI, county sheriffs, city Police, state Police, nsa, cia, did I miss any? It's time or getting near time to revolt

[@user-zf4ku5kd2h]

Hey mate. I'm Stew from Australia, I've just bought 30 acres near Tara in Queensland with heaps of timber on it. I was going to get one of those fold out container houses and do it the easy way, but after watching a couple of your videos, you've inspired me to make somewhere nice to live in. I've got a 13t excavator and a decent knowledge of construction and chainsaws. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@Bitza00]

Truly a beautiful result for your hard work, hope it will bring you great peace and happy memories with the family.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏 God bless

[@anijohnson8082]

I think also how wonderful it is that you are doing this while you are young...I wish we had done this when we were younger...Your kids are so cute you should probably make more you two. I am watching this while I am writing...oh your daughter is so cute. Yep more kids ll

[@lukemamaeramosaea6782]

Ohh, this is a beautiful simple family house.. very spacious as well and fit for a large family ❤️👍

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@marypeterson3512]

This is awesome! Fellow LHBA member here. This is so inspiring!

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@aubreyjackson9770]

Wow what a great family home. Your wife is very lucky to have such a huge kitchen!

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@anijohnson8082]

What a wonderful home!...You wife must be so proud of you!! I never understood all the trouble for the small cabins... Be so proud...what an awesome job you did wow!

[@eddiesimkins7261]

Good to see this I'm 67 years old now could not do this now proud of you all thanks

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you Eddie 🙏

[@jefflevoir6127]

Absolutely beautiful home. I love the videos. I think a nice island for that beautiful kitchen would be a great anniversary gift. Lol. 👍👍

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@anijohnson8082]

Teaching your son and working with him is so awesome. He is doing a great job! Putting that yellow cap when ingenious! You did it differently then any of the others and it is so cool to watch!

[@Caseydog3]

Your hard work is impressive

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@kehindeapara6071]

I’m so happy to have come across your channel- it was recommended from a list of Indigenous KZbin creators. What you all have done is so inspiring. I’m excited to dream big and then take action to build something like this with my family as well. Living with Nature is the goal! God bless y’all ❤!

[@tribeofdavid8]

Go for it God bless!

[@occamsrazor7939]

I did notice on the other video that you built the roof different than what I have ever seen. I am impressed.

[@basilcharles3646]

Great story love it “ dreams are just dreams” ❤

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@alanhooker9584]

I watched you build most of your new home. I am impressed by your abilities. Don't forget Smoke, CO and LP Gase Detectors. Blessings.

[@tribeofdavid8]

thank you! yes I installed all of those, I use to be a firefighter

[@janicequayle3670]

Thats got to be. Living the good life. Well done

[@customknife1]

Keep that loft open! You do good work. I admire your efforts.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@officialDavidRees]

There's five of us in a camper right now and I will be starting my house soon. Your build is gorgeous! It's very inspiring and motivational. I plan to build a timberframe style on pier and beam. The liva-kitcha-dining room will be a 24x24 open concept and include a small mud/bath/laundry/pantry. It will connect to what we call, the 24x36 bedroom house which will have a master bath, common bath, common area with coffee bar type of thing, and small wood stove. These will be connected by a 12x12 breezeway that will kind of pour out onto a long back porch. We'd like to have an outdoor kitchen there. I'm definitely including a climb rope!

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏 and that place sounds awesome good luck man!

[@karenfleet2287]

Very happy for your beautiful family,was always a dream of mine,at 63 you never know,such an amazing way to live and raise children,Your amazing ty for inspiring many 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@condeerogers5858]

You are incredible, Dave. You have an amazing family, too.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@manthony777]

Beautiful

[@pamelaharrison3196]

Beautiful house and outstending job God bless you and your beautiful family

[@franciscomartinezzea8531]

Congratulations. Lo tech, high science... Well done.

[@user-dy2qq5xc5b]

Wow. Thank u so much for the tour. Ur house is so beautiful. I always watched couples or families building log cabin houses, like off grid.

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏 thank you

[@patriciagave9192]

good morning dave I'm Patricia you do fantastic work I love the way you work God bless you and your family amen

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you Patricia God bless 🙏

[@juditate111]

I am impressed with your dedication to your dream. I loved it when you said that a dream is only a dream unless you take action. I have been trying really hard to get this across to my granddaughter who is 13 yrs. old. She has been saying since she was 8 yrs. old that her dream was to be a veterinarian when she grew up. So, I told her just what it was going to take to become one. She turned a little pale when I got to her about the reality of what it took. I think she will make it; I told her about you and these videos and about what you said regarding making your dream come true. She has been watching you and your family. Thanks for the help! I need all I can get.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you Judi best of luck to you and your granddaughter 🙏 it’s amazing what one can accomplish if they believe in themselves and work hard for it

[@kathleenmead9259]

Beautiful...and very inspirational! Wishing you all a day filled with love and peace!

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏 God bless

[@davidhamilton7628]

Awsome job securing a real life for your family 👪

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@richardcurtiss5964]

A superb project. Best wishes to you and your family and may you have a great life and future. And contrary to what you say.there is something special about you.

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏 thank you Richard

[@dennismccormack7946]

My kids gave the house their verdicts it is a 110 % wow YES GREAT JOB.

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏👊

[@occamsrazor7939]

A couple of heater fans on that stove will help if needed.

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

What can I say that everyone else did not say? Nothing really so I will just say awesome. Awesome awesome job. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless you and your family ❤🙏

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you God bless 🙏

[@janebello761]

Watching here in the Philippines ❤️

[@nealfry7403]

Watching videos like this do inspire me and gives me insight on how to build my future log home on 200 acres in Tennessee/Kentucky. I've got natural gas , solar, and a major stream through the property. Thanks for the breakdown on costs on yours. Hopefully this spring I can get going forward on milling timber off the mountains and getting a foundation set.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Sounds like a great set up you have best of luck happy holidays

[@dannyguy1170]

Keep on Keeping On Awesome Cabin God Bless🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you! Will do! God bless

[@josephshaneferguson6561]

good job brother

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Man that’s so inspiring what you said about keeping the dream alive for 15+ years and here you are now . I gotta say I find it incredible that you had the drive and energy to do your normal job and still only take 9 months of actual building to complete this massive and well built project . Enough ass kissing , I will just tip the hat 🎩 to you and applaud . Massive respect sir 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tribeofdavid8]

thank you sir!

[@dennisgannon]

On the stairs, I suggest a wide landing about 3 feet up and then continue the stairs straight down around the big tree post. And add rails of course.

[@user-oh7zy6dp4d]

Hi David you are amazing! This is the first time i'm watching your channel. You built an amazing Log Cabin. Its easy for us to just watch but i see so much challenges that came your way , Awesome!!!I admire your family as they are all supportive to your seem crazy goals to live in a far away wooden cabin full of challenges. But anyway you achieving our goals and very much equipped with all your carpentry electrical and many more talents. I do really admire your loving wife too. 😍for being so very supportive of you 👍6 children !!!!Looking forward ,,I would love to see them all including your wife enjoy this cabin during summer time all your activities in this channel from now on.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you Jena 🙏 very much for your kind words of support! There is more to come. God bless you and your family!

[@user-oh7zy6dp4d]

will follow your Vlogs regards to your family and wishing you and your family good health and bountiful blessings all your life through! @@tribeofdavid8

[@anijohnson8082]

Land is perfect!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey Bud, Very Happy I watched your timelapse and a few others now.....Love how you are motivating others to follow the dream. Jen and I live a similar way and it is the Reason we started our channel as well.....to help people realize that anyone can do it. I REALLY agree with you about building something small to learn, it is easy to watch others build and think we know how, but it is so much different than actually doing it. Best wishes Mead family.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thx so much Jay 🙏 best wishes to you two! Have a great 2023 👊

[@leecogdell652]

Brother man you’re a boss! In today’s world with people who do nothing but sit back and expect to have everything given to them you went out and made the life you wanted for your family and you should be very very proud of yourself! This’s exactly what being an American man is all about and I for one am absolutely thrilled to see my fellow White men taking care of his family and especially when we’re all being told we’re all the problem with America today! Thank you brother for sharing your time, work and life with us all. Keep us all up to date and God bless you and yours!

[@tribeofdavid8]

Wow! Thank you man! Much appreciated, God bless you and yours!

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Why did you have to ruin this inspiring and emotional journey with Dave and his family by bringing race into it ? If Ive wandered into a white supremacy meeting tell me now and I’ll walk away and leave you all to it , otherwise can we just stand back and applaud the man for his skill , his creativity and the gift he has given us by allowing us to share his journey without any cynical digs or qualifications at other groups , it’s not necessary or required . Anyway , thanks again Dave 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@leecogdell652]

@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering I said that about him being white because in today’s America all you hear is white supremacy and how the white man is everyone’s problem and we’re all America’s worse things imaginable, but for you to take offense being a white man yourself do you have some kind of white guilt complex? I’m damn proud to be white and I don’t care who knows that!

[@tribeofdavid8]

@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering thx jay for your kind words and this definitely is not a white thing lol I’m a mix. Part Native American. I don’t think his comment was meant to come off that way but I don’t read into things too much. My family and I truly appreciate everyone’s kind positive comments on my channel thank you for yours. I wish you and yours a wonderful 2023 🙏

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

@@leecogdell652 no I don’t have white guilt complex and the reason I took offence and the reason you cannot fathom why I took offence are linked , I’m not American ! You sir shame every decent , hard working white man in the world . Far from me being the unusual one taking offence at outrageous bigotry , YOU are the unusual one , you do not represent decent white folk , I’m from the uk , we don’t have any hang ups about colour , race or ethnicity , in our world the are only two types of people , jerks and good guys ! And colour is not a factor . So in summary Red neck Lee , feel free to compliment the creator but don’t embarrass yourself as the racist and bigot you clearly are and lastly , you do NOT speak for me , your not clever or sophisticated enough. Good day sir 🎩 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@joelgraves2319]

This is just amazing man!! Love the wisdom at the end!!!!

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thx brother! 🙏

[@THEBOSS-vn2ky]

Thanks kid

[@justinjenkins1620]

I really enjoy the way you do things. You're awesome my guy.

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@AntidoteStar]

I see you don’t sleep so often either.

[@rayleeeastlick745]

Very proud of you

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@jerrystout3032]

Magnificent craftsmanship!😇

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@Jerry-de4pl]

That's bad ass brother.. Your a hell of a carpenter

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@charliemarvin1129]

Did the same in Vermont lived there for 20 years then sold out came to Florida do not have to plow snow. Love your home and good luck to you all.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thx Charlie same to you 🙏

[@nena4215]

I have to say that roof is pretty spectacular, it reminds me of another channel, Bus Huxley, Building a House From Trees, up in Maine I believe. His roof is also a massive structure, like yours, it’s definitely the “feature!” Beautiful work, just gorgeous with all the logs and all, thanks so much for the tour!

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@dillontacker4226]

Absolutely beautiful video brother thanks so much for the inspiration, peace and love brother❤

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@josephshaneferguson6561]

give this man a thumbs up

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@shanemac5366]

Dave, Thanks for your vids. I just found you and I admire the fact that you did have a dream that you acted on. When I was younger (I am 70 now) I never acted on my dream of building (or helped build) a log cabin - just a little 2 BR - a place I could really call home. But seeing you and other adventurous men take the time to make these wonderful videos tells me all is not lost in the world. I will look forward to seeing your next projects.

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@vtrick1986]

You've definitely inspired me more since watching your cabin build. I've always dreamt of doing exactly what you're doing. We home school our kids but still live in the city. But spend majority of our free time in the mountains. Our next step is to buy land. But dang it's pricey here in Utah. But once we get our land we are gonna build us something amazing. Your videos are awesome thanks man.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏 best of luck to you and your family

[@strawman9410]

Jealous much. Nice build, thanks for sharing 👍🇬🇧

[@TetovoBoy]

Huge respect to you and your family I wish I can have friends like you.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@janicequayle3670]

Wow. Beautiful

[@ellendemarie3776]

Talk doesn't cook rice you took action!!! Congratulations!

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@86internationalskoolie40]

Great build, great explanation of your thought process and great job being a father, husband and builder. I'll be doing the same type of living soon enough so thanks for the inspiration

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏 and best of luck to you on your journey stay safe

[@bigjohnson1825]

Absolutely beautiful home !!!! Just goes to show hard work pays off, you done a wonderful job!!

[@bigjohnson1825]

I will be subscribing

[@solidworker1]

respekt lieber dave, eine sehr gute arbeit. beste grüße aus germany-thüringen

[@yanlon6957]

You alone but worked really hard. When you put so many on top of the house roof the wall must be having enough posts to stand firm but just the logs. Insides is absolutely incredible. How could you build all by yourself. It's superb house. 🙏✌

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you!

[@ZemantiX]

I really enjoy your videos

[@rickfischer3759]

Great job Dave, man I just love the overall “off the grid “ approach you put into it, a real labor of love man. Hope to see you all again someday!!!

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thanks Rick! Us too. Samson and I talk about you and Alaska all the time.heal up!

[@petrasant5495]

Brilliant! Greetings from Wales.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thx 🙏

[@jeffcoon9506]

Nice job looks good 👍

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@shanegeorge7344]

Pretty cool all by yourself 😮😅

[@annastanfield5473]

I really enjoyed watching you build your home. I love how you included your family in the building and how you’re teaching them valuable skills. I can see God at the center of your family and I’m sure he will continue to bless you. We need more men like you in this world. What a fantastic place to raise your kids. I have 2 grown sons and I could totally see them doing something like this with the skills they have. I turned them loose with power tools early in life and like you they can build and fix anything. I look forward to seeing more videos.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏 God bless you and your family

[@emmas31]

Beautifull! Thanks a lot for the motivation. Wish U the best for ur family. You have a new follower from France ;)

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@ricesshomestead81]

Very good videos a true inspiration. Very nice place. I bet it’s very gratifying to live in a place that you built by your self. Excellent job.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@daphnebrooks3966]

Ohhhh I long for a log home

[@brendaharvey4620]

I absolutely love it what a great job you did

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@peperetuque7744]

just beautiful great job smart 👍👍👍👍

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@denverhester351]

Awesome build.Beautiful for you and your family.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@nicholasforrester8587]

Great job 👏🏻 👍🏻

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@dalawman4977]

Impressive and congratulations!

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jodejekab]

Great job I pray things continue to go well

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@JosePino-vp2ld]

So nice

[@obrenerichardson3792]

Great Home. Impressed. With the home.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@charlieo.farmer2468]

Love the cabin Dave .

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@dougford5691]

You have a beautiful home.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏

[@mitchsmith3296]

Great job. Never give up on my dreams. Thanks for that sir

[@deborahhopper2682]

Love the house I’ve always wanted a log home.

[@tribeofdavid8]

thx!

[@justjackfromsc]

Very inspiring. God bless.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you 🙏 God bless

[@lou8809]

awesome Job mate.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stevenlong9455]

The most awesome thing I’ve ever seen! Love your cabin build!

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you so much

[@stevenlong9455]

Very welcome, I can only hope to achieve something similar! Kudos to you ! Happy New year!!

[@tribeofdavid8]

@@stevenlong9455 go for it! You can do it Happy New Year to you and yours 👊🙏

[@peperetuque7744]

real big

[@Br70wn]

Big Congrats great work - can't wait to see what that segue will look like......really great

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thx 🙏

[@bassiclogic]

I admire your courage and determination!

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@DrWoodyII]

Merry Christmas, my good man and family. Beautiful finish and another great video, thank you for sharing.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Happy holidays!

[@russellmcintosh6014]

I love your home awesome job

[@tribeofdavid8]

🙏

[@samueldixon6857]

Wonderful videos and beautiful home sir, God bless you and your family.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you God bless 🙏

[@anthonyflores4842]

fantastic build bro. great work God bless u and your family.

[@tribeofdavid8]

Thank you God bless 🙏

[@ladynguy3966]

This is my dream house 🏡