Tying It All Together! Building Off-Grid Sawmill Log Cabin (Part 3)

[@Vanwives]

Happy long weekend everyone!! DO yall like Jazmyn’s new hair style?? We can thank the trees for the laugh 🤣 This felt like such relaxing summer week of building and hanging around the homestead. The gardens are producing, the bunkie is coming together and tangerine the excavator is here for all of it. Thank you for helping us name it. Also for the long weekend we were able to extend the merch shop a few more days 💛

[@riff2072]

Happy Pack Long Weekend. Hope the Bosses can get some time off supervising Jaz & Crystal. 🐶

[@AlikiRocks]

Oh gosh, that bunkie is SO CUTE. 😍 It's really coming together!! The gardens are already beautiful now, and will be just stunning when they grow in. Apollo said he has never been on a trampoline and, at his advanced age, has decided not to take up the hobby now.😅 We both love Bella's enthusiasm for it, though! Love from Kentucky, 🌞🐶💙

[@NicoVanZyl-v8x]

Nico😍😘🥰

[@carolynhaywood7701]

The Bunkie looks great.

[@jayvanderpool6453]

What an amazing homestead you two have created! I can’t wait to friends and family enjoy the bunkie!

[@debraanneclark2188]

Every week I watch as you create your own little paradise in such a beautiful place and how enthusiastic you are as you complete each stage of the projects.

[@Vanwives]

Thank you for your support Debra. We are so happy to have you with us on our journey. 💛🐶

[@deedeew4040]

You make everything you do look easy. I am awe-struck. Good job!! Supervisors, thank you for doing your job!!

[@Vanwives]

The supervisors out here don’t mess around 🤣💛

[@bryans8656]

As usual, I'm sitting here enjoying my morning coffee while I watch the Vanwives build something new. My Sunday is off to a good start.

[@Vanwives]

We are happy you be a part of your Sunday mornings. Happy Sunday Bryan. 😊🐶

[@NicoVanZyl-v8x]

Nico😘🥰😙

[@leatelierr]

Same😊

[@NicoVanZyl-v8x]

Nico😗🤗🥰

[@motorcoachtech7615]

You girls have amazed me with the amount of improvements you have made to your property, and work ethic. Stay safe!

[@Vanwives]

We had a dream and it has come to fruition. We are so grateful.😊🐶

[@teslah2997]

That guest house looks absolutely amazing…..as are you two. You’re great builders! Love it!

[@Vanwives]

Thank you so much 💛🥺

[@raykemry954]

FYI pick the lemon cucumbers befor they turn yellow the sees and the skin are all so tender befor /hey turn yellow make sure to get seed for next year from a large over ripened cuke.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

You two are such a joy to watch and visit each Sunday!

[@Vanwives]

We are so happy to have you with us in our pack Jimmy. 💛🐶

[@teslah2997]

I really admire your positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn and grow and tackle any job that needs doing!

[@amkugel9230]

Almost to 500k and sooo well deserved!

[@Vanwives]

Thank you, we are getting close. Thanks to all of you. Thanks for your support. 😊🐶

[@JillianGant]

I recently found y’all’s channel and it’s embarrassing how many of your vids I’ve already watched🤣 my step son saw me watching and said, “they look like people you’d be hanging out with.” I truly feel that whenever I watch y’all! Thank you for your genuine, free, creative and hilarious spirits. Your messages matter and are such a value add. Thank you for your creations ❤

[@LynneCorkum]

Everything looks so wonderful!! Here's a tip: move those cedar trees away from the deck now before they get too big! They will also get wider as they get taller and will impact the deck, window, etc...probably move 2-3 feet from deck. Great work girls!

[@thatoldbiddy2]

I thought the same thing! they are constantly going to be trimming that cedar off the deck.

[@berniesenske994]

What a gorgeous little bunky; the 4 of you are amazing. Yes, I included supervisors 🙃 Roof done, gardens done, cement blocks laid and stairs done and bunky painted; all in only a half hour. Yes, amazing is the right word 🙂. One thing I do want to mention; there was a short part showing Izzy laying next to a rake with the points facing up - - no, no, no. The dogs and you could accidently step on them; the pups could actually lay on them. I trust this was a one time thing aye!! Love the little road you put in and watching Crystal enjoy harvesting your garden. OH, the name for the excavator is awesome...tangerine, cute. So, I'll let you ladies get back to it and look forward to next week. I got myself all fueled up in case you need help - go Cheerios. Bernie ❤

[@stevenardron9903]

Careful planting those cedars so close to the bunkie. You may want to consider moving them a couple metres further from the bunkie as they will get big eventually. You ladies are doing great work on the place!

[@mysteriousmagic1341]

The cabin turned out soooo cute - the landscaping really brings it all together!!

[@michaelwilliams7481]

What a well-designed building you two built. The finishing touch with the decking, plus the steps and garden to complete it. Always a good job! Love from Mike. ❤❤

[@Stoney_Snark]

Happy Sunday!! The property is looking more like a resort every week. The work you’ve done so far is amazing, looking forward to the finished product. Good stuff!!

[@Vanwives]

Thank you for all your kind words. We too are looking forward to finishing. 😊🐶

[@McCreaFamilyHomestead]

@@Vanwiveswill it ever truly be finished lol

[@shelleymalone4427]

Labour Day weekend and I am lazing the morning away watching the two of you labouring away. You always make Sundays even better. I hope you are enjoying your day too.

[@StephenAvery-k4n]

Possibly the greatest DIY show on all forms of Media. I would love to know if you ever fall out over any of the plans. Looking forward to the next edition ❤❤

[@Vanwives]

Thank you!! We love sharing this journey each week 💛

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

You ladies are so, so good. The bunky is beautiful. And, the landscaping is out of this world gorgeous. The life that you are continuing to build is a joy to behold.

[@mariannemilles6199]

60yo from Oz, these 2 young ladies are a fabulous example of living life well and I am in awe of their creativity, care and love🎉 you go girls❤ watching on a Monday morning, 42° south, 2nd day of spring 🎉

[@karynlangley8705]

You two are absolutely amazing! So fun and such an inspiration!

[@jillsanto397]

Happy labour day weekend ladies. The cabin “bunkie” looks amazing. The gardens and the steps just brought it all together. Jaz, love the new hairstyle, it’s very you. LOL

[@stewartwilkinsonsnr]

I loved the Drone Footage which showed just how much hard work you two young beautiful girls have done since the first time you drove up to the cabin hidden by high bushes. The new cabin is amazing. Sending you both Love ❤️ and Hugs 🤗 xxxxxxx 🥰🥰

[@kellydrake-l5g]

you guys are so tough. I love it. I like that you two always finish your projects and don't get sidetracked.

[@mayloomis9638]

Everything looks amazing! Just a quick hint, those pavers will probably shift over time, they need something under them to keep them stable (rock, crusher dust, sand, etc. Dirt tends to graduàlly move/shift under pressure from the pavers.

[@Vanwives]

Yes we will always keep an eye out and shift them. They have crusher under them

[@ryanloveland1089]

Thanks!

[@ericmaxon588]

Hey there. Been watching for a while. I know you only have the excavator for a little while. I love them as well and I just went out and got one for myself. I went and ordered one from China directly. It is a smaller unit but still 1.5 tons and they make up to mega sized ones as well but for me 1.5 tons was good enough. It can dig up to 2000mm deep and can lift about 1 ton. It is wide enough to be stable and narrow enough to get to all the tight spots. You could order it with expanding tracks to make it wider or narrower depending on where you need to fit it. I ordered it with a normal digging bucket, and wide smoothing bucket and rake attachment. It has a swing arm and hydraulic thumb and uses a pilot driven system with advanced hydraulic pumps. The dozer blade is about 20 mm thick so a nice thick dozer blade. It can be made with a Kubota engine and or a Briggs and Stratton engine. either gas or diesel. Mine with all the aforementioned and shipping and delivery to my house including unloading as only .......wait for it.............$6,400 total. Thus you could get a toy to keep around forever. BTW I did not state that you can pick the color you want for no extra charge (My wife wanted it in Pink for her to drive) I am not a sales person for any of these, just someone who knows the joy of an excavator toy ad thought you might like a cool toy at a great price. Ping me if you want more information.

[@Vanwives]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. So interesting. 😊🐶

[@williamdecker3989]

I wouldn't trust Chinese made steel for heavy equipment, too many impurities in the steel. I've always bought Case or Cat. Kubota is the best budget choice for dependability...Chinese bolts aren't quality heat treated, grease fittings and hoses are crap...Buy a used Case or Cat and put that $ into the repairs and you'll have a piece of equipment you can pass to your children! I still have my dad's 1962 D8H cat dozer, she's 63 and has been putting food on our table for 63 years! Good luck with your purchase and don't beat on it too hard! Have a great day!!

[@ericmaxon588]

@@williamdecker3989 These are actually quite good and the steel is as good as Case or Cat. I agree that you need to check bolts and grease fittings when it arrives to make sure they are tight and there is grease in the fittings. It all depends on the budget and how long you need it for and how much you plan to use it. A Kubota or Cat used is around $50 - 60 K . I have friends who have had this unit for 4 years and over 800 hours on it and nothing has gone wrong yet. Thus if you look at 4 years for $6400 you are talking $1600 per year and it is still going strong. If you even count renting one it is about $200/day so in about 8 days of rental you could have had your own unit. You have to look at the total cost of ownership as well as the reliability. These are not as refined as a Kubota. However they come pretty darn close and at a fraction of the cost. Plus you get a toy that can do so much more at around the same cost as what a John Deer Lawn Mower would cost.

[@ericmaxon588]

@@Vanwives My pleasure. They are more reliable than what William said as I have had experience with them There are some that are better than others but for the price and the amount of use you can't go wrong. Plus I can see either one of you picking out a fun color and naming it something fun and then you can have something that does not have to go back at the end of the season. Plus as you know having your own toy can be a blast.

[@lindalittle6802]

It's incredible how much you two can accomplish in such a short period of time. Well done. ❤

[@andie83]

I adore the new house! It reminds me of Heidi, the children's book, where she climbs the ladder to sleep in her little loft bed. I used to run into sheds at the garden centre as a kid and pretend I was Heidi living in a barn! 😂 That combined with House on the Prarie haha

[@XoJennieDJ]

Vanwives is the 1st on my Sunday evening relax. I look forward every Sunday…. Thanks lady’s and pack xxxxxx

[@curtisakers61]

My Grandson and I love to watch your videos. We think you ladies are just amazing. We love to watch the projects you do. Awesome life, keep living it ladies.

[@NitaCostello]

Bravo, beautiful ladies!! You teach us all that we can do anything we set out to do!! 🎉❤😍

[@Vanwives]

Awe thank you for your support. Happy to have you in our pack. 💛🐶

[@sherrywisler3718]

I love seeing you working on the big machines. I’ve always wanted to do that. I’m 77 now, so my time has passed. I’m living thru you.

[@gthekid08]

Stairs in one try yay! I was thinking “those green beans look so good” before knowing where they came from. Good job!

[@jsut94]

Crys i love you to death, but I absolutely love when Jazmyn makes it onto the thumbnail too! You guys are crushing Cabin Season 3.

[@marilynyurchick2514]

Do you two ever slow down? Amazing! Great roll models for the younger generation. Love your work ethic and love being able to watch you every Sunday. ❤️❤️

[@Vanwives]

Marilyn, thank you for all the accolades we appreciate you sharing with us. Happy to have you in our pack. 💛🐾

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

The mini me cabin (guest accommodation) is looking fabulous, ladies. I look forward to seeing it fully completed. 😊

[@Malloriee.112]

*She's might just be the most humble and heartwarming person to exist*

[@krom820]

You both are amazing! Love the bunkie too! Maybe consider painting the door a contrasting color? Have a happy Labor Day!!

[@mariannemilles6199]

I agree, Kobota orange maybe 🤔 😉 😂

[@kelson63100]

Love the cozy vibe of your cabin and land on a moody, rainy day…and in the winter. Kind of sad you won’t be there in the winter…it’s just so pretty and tranquilifying!

[@aileenperez2174]

Sundays are my favorite day when i see a new vanwives video ❤ cant wait to see the cabin finished ❤

[@Vanwives]

Awe thank you Aileen, we appreciate your support. 💛🐶

[@JennNicholson]

Once again, Sunday Funday with the @vanwives! Took a break from cleaning, organizing, and building a workbench in our garage to watch! The bunkie looks awesome! Have a great week Jaz and Crystal!

[@jillmissig9670]

Happy Sunday!.☀️Two very strong amazing women 💪

[@Vanwives]

Aww thank you for your kind words. 😊🐶

[@marche49]

Amazing job!I so look forward to Sunday mornings and your new adventures.See you next week 💛💛🐾🐾

[@Vanwives]

We are grateful to have you as a part of our pack. Happy Sunday. 💛🐶

[@jennyoung586]

The bunkie is looking magical! Nice job, ladies!!

[@Vanwives]

Aww we love it too. Magical is a perfect way to describe it. 😊🐶

[@joyannmace3141]

I love watching your videos every Sunday . Hope you have a wonderful week ❤

[@Vanwives]

Happy to have you with us on our journey joy anne. 💛

[@cspvideo]

A quality decking fastener is extremely helpful, even on small projects like a roadside mailbox!

[@Vanwives]

Agreed!!!!

[@dennistrepanier3836]

There's something called a thunder jacket for dogs that help comfort them during intense storms or just nervousness. I highly recommend.

[@Vanwives]

Thank you so much for sharing with us Dennis, we will definitely look into the thunder jacket. 😊🐶

[@BVoshol]

​@@VanwivesNote that it works great for some dogs, not at all for others, and for others it works as a novel item, but not once they get used to it. Still, it's often worth a try!

[@nicothenatural]

It didn't work for my dogs at all, sadly. I put their bed in the closet when there's thunder and they stay there all night lol.

[@jaymanishere]

I love watching. Mostly the fact that you aren't afraid to tackle just about any project. Plus, I gotta admit, I love the eye candy. 😊

[@brendacartee3879]

I love watching your videos every Sunday! Thanks for the content.😊😊😊😊

[@anitacole5883]

You two are awesome. Love the Bunkie can’t wait till it’s finished.

[@michellemarleau3035]

These ladies are incredible! Share this video with a friend! 💙

[@DeanPatterson-j9q]

Love to see someone who works like y’all do. You guys have built a beautiful place , great photography. Younger and groove makes a life time building. Good job , have fun

[@toddbridge6178]

Beautiful work ❤ go pack go!!!🐾🐾🐾

[@Vanwives]

Thanks Todd for the kudos. 💛🐶

[@NicoVanZyl-v8x]

Nico🥰😍😙😴

[@moogs]

You ladies rock. Watching you guys do this with my two pups makes me happy and absolves any anxiety I may have.

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

❤ What a WILDERNESS ESTATE you have!!! ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@rachelscott5110]

Such a great place!! Your friends will be so fortunate to stay there.

[@met454]

Loved your 80s hair while painting! Rock on! 😂

[@suziperret468]

Thanks again for your inspiring builds. I just got an electric circular saw to help with sawing. I’m building some doggie steps , for an outside doggie door. It was so nerve wracking pulling the trigger, but it sawed through plywood like butter! Your videos gave me the courage to buy one and start building.

[@Vanwives]

I love to hear this!! Thank you for sharing! I hope you have a great time building those stairs. We’re proud of you!💛💛

[@hipdogdsv]

Plant carrots with your tomatoes. It will enhance the flavor and make your tomatoes super sweet. It will stunt the growth of the carrots but that is worth the tomato crack, lol.

[@streakingclothed]

interesting! never heard this

[@juliabanes204]

Aaaah you ladies always leave me wishing for my own place to build my underground home!!! Well done on all the projects done!

[@christinecronk9234]

You two are amazing.❤

[@jeanninepoirier4241]

Happy Labour Day Weekend !!! Your work ethics and dedication are truly an inspiration. Kudos to you both and the pubs. 👏👏 Have a great week. 🥰

[@anthonyleslie6494]

"Some people feel the rain, others just get wet" Bob Marley

[@Vanwives]

So true! 😊🐶

[@aliciarecinto]

Ladies, it's labour day and you are working. Another job well done. Love the finished log cabin.

[@Vanwives]

Right! That’s funny.😊🐶

[@sandratyson1710]

This would be a dream to live like this. Canada reminds me of NZ where I was born and grew up. Now I live in Australia & Cabin and being self sufficient would be amazing. You girls ROCK!

[@lukemn29]

Always remember: measure twice, cut once.

[@Vanwives]

Right! So true.😊🐶

[@raktoda707]

Incredible, absolutely incredible.Your skills are meeting every challenge, making each undertaking a success.Its looking dreamy ladies.Your exhausting efforts have paid off indeed.

[@IsisCardosa]

Always love seeing your videos , very educative, I'm really blessed only God knows how much I praise him, getting $100k bi weekly and I’m retired now. I’ve got a good cash and can also support my family

[@BenjaminNathan-r7s]

Hello!! how do you make such bi-weekly , sometimes I feel so down of myself because of low finance but I still believe God

[@IsisCardosa]

This is what Daisy Clara does, she has changed my life.

[@MiracleGambo-z5i]

Wow! I know Daisy Clara, and I have also had success...

[@DonnaColeman-e1j]

Absolutely! I have heard stories of people who started with little or no knowledge but managed to emerge victorious thanks to Daisy Clara.

[@BenjaminNathan-r7s]

Please what’s her contact information?

[@delturge]

This show motivates me to build my own tech company. Just look what's possible if you put your back into it.

[@marcyfalconer1275]

Y'all work so hard. Enjoy the long weekend. Make some beautiful memories.

[@DerekPatterson-yw6ru]

You both amaze me every week, and you are like clockwork, I look forward to watching every Sunday, keep up the great job!

[@scottedwards807]

Love the hair Jazzy!! It's a good look for you, lol....By the way we got us some merch and looking forward to getting it and wearing it all over Florida...Sending love to you both, Scott & Kelly

[@Vanwives]

Yay that is so exciting, thanks for your support. Jazzy’s hair!!! Sending love back to you and Kelly in Florida.

[@AnotherDayDIY]

Oh, the bounty! I could smell the basil from here! 🌿 The bunky is fabulous. The whole place is looking so beautiful. Fruits of the labors🩵👍🏼🌼

[@Kel642]

The guest cabin is amazing, love this kit. You came out of a pizza shop, into a van, now working in excavators to roofing. This blows my mind! The new road(s) you put in are so attractive and improves your fire safety. Something tells me you are not finished with roads. :)

[@Aunty-A]

You guys have so much experience now! I realize this is a kit but the fearlessness and gusto with which you tackle projects now is so amazing!!! I’m so happy for you two that you are accomplishing all that you desire!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Misskrissxo]

You girls are incredible! Amazed at how much you guys build and do together!! Makes me want to learn lol

[@julieholcombe7422]

I would SO live in that ADORABLE bunkie!!! It is beautiful ladies! ❤🐾🐾❤️

[@jimblack8027]

If get my weekly exercise vicariously through you two. You're amazing. I get exhausted just watching all y'all...

[@padders1068]

Great work lovely ladies, the bunkie almost looks like it's made out of Lego. It just has that kinda vibe. Thanks for sharing! Much ❤ to you and your girls

[@bethb7965]

That salad with all your homegrown veggies looked delicious 😋 ‼️‼️ Never saw lemon cucumber before. The bunky is adorable ❤ Hugs and scratchies to Bella and Izzy❣️🐾🐾

[@FixNewsPlease]

Your story has become on of the things that makes my province an amazing place to belong.

[@jeffr2855]

So great to watch you two do what you love. The gardening, eating the harvest (how cool is THAT!) working with the machines (that you both love to do) and just seeing what you two can accomplish. Just awesome to watch all of it. Thank you ladies.

[@Vanwives]

Thanks for the kudos Jeff. Happy to have you in our pack. 😊🐶

[@EkaEiff]

You 2 are such incredible hard workers! The cabbie looks soo cute, can’t wait to see what you’ll do with the inside.

[@ccrich9942]

Thank you for sharing you're amazing builds! I absolutely love watching the two of you create beautiful things together.

[@kathrynmilesfenton2755]

Love the Bunkie! Love the road! And the stairs to make Izzy's walk up easier on her! The garden is looking superb! The greenhouse garden is doing great and all the herbs you got for dinner! Every vlog I get impressed all over again!!! I live vicariously through you both! 😀

[@karenbillings6038]

Love the 'do, Jaz! The lemon cukes looked prime, and the bunkhouse is so cool. Watching all y'alls progress in your building skills is inspiring. Thank you, so much, for sharing your journey!

[@rachellehartley]

Your bunkie and landscaping are looking great! You two sure know how to GET STUFF DONE! You make a great team. ❤

[@avengerdragon]

So proud of you girls. Thanks for your continued inspiration!

[@ejcastro9518]

Now to add either an awning or a covered porch for shade and weather protection so no rain is wind driven into the doorway. I love the landscaping! Everything is beautiful

[@pattucker5272]

You girls are amazing just think of all the skills you have acquired in building your beautiful home❤❤❤❤

[@Gina-ns3xi]

how freaking cute is that cabin?? Love it. And, love the skirts. Adorable.

[@Vanwives]

Aww Gina, thanks for sharing with us. Happy to have you in our pack. 😊🐶

[@patman9419]

Your property is gaining value daily. Congrats on great designs.

[@RabeccaCurless]

You both are so Inspiring! Showing all women ,We can do anything! You both are the strongest ladies. Thank you for sharing your skills!❤

[@ladikmk]

The bunkie looks so fantastic, and that's from a build kit??? I love it so much. Crystal, be sure to save some seed heads from your perennial flowers to self-sow around the perimeter of your property that is in the sunshine. You will have flowers growing on the edge of the woods wherever it's sunny, and your pollinators will love it. Everything looks so beautiful. What an incredible journey you've been on building out this property. Thanks for taking us along on the ride. Be well.

[@bkuhn912]

Every week you both amaze and bedazzled me with your ideas, hard work, and commitment.❤️

[@bosx]

Great job ladies the new cabin is coming along nicely. I think adding the extended path for the tractor is a great idea. Best wishes with getting on top of the roof

[@donnasiler3756]

Love the hair and love watching you two every week you have created such an amazing paradise and i have loved watching every minute that bunkie looks great!!

[@monasandin762]

Good afternoon from Finland ❤ enjoy watching my girls with a nice cup of coffee.

[@Vanwives]

We are so happy to have you as part of our pack Mona. Enjoy your coffee.💛🐾

[@lauramays5362]

I simply adore you two amazing young women!!! Thank you for all your shares in your journey. Sometimes so hard but worth ALL of that. It’s a beautiful story being written every day with intention. ❤❤

[@Vanwives]

Aww so beautiful, so true our journey is a story being written everyday. Love that. 💛🐶

[@Lonnwriting]

I love your cast Jaz at 14.4 minutes. Crystal I love seeing your dog food ads. All l feel is ecsilerated to feel communty feels. Enjoy all your moment's Yahoo!