Youtube comments of KYLES CABIN (@KYLESCABIN).

  1. Some common questions I’ve been getting: 1) property taxes. Of course I have to pay them. When you live rural they are much cheaper. I have a simple cabin that has no plumbing, septic, electric, etc… so that is much cheaper as well. 2) health insurance. Don’t have it and don’t want it. My health insurance is that I eat real food and stay active and happy. I have cash set aside if I get injured. Haven’t had “health insurance” for years. The system is designed to keep you enslaved to the system. 3) off grid and on YouTube. The grid is the electrical grid. I am not tied to it, therefore I am off grid. I have a small solar setup, use an outhouse for a toilet. Off grid doesn’t mean you live out in the middle of nowhere and never have contact with society. I did that for awhile though. The point of this video is to show people who are unhappy with the rat race/city life that this is an option. You can do it if you want to. It takes far less money, and is just a healthy, low stress, great way to live in my opinion. Its not for everybody but it’s worked out great for me. Thanks for watching!
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  2. People keep asking about the land. The cabin is on private land. I purchased 40 acres from the person that owned it before me. It is just surrounded for miles by federal land which makes it unique. I had to get a permit through the forest service (they came out and surveyed) for my trail I cut to the cabin since the trail is on federal land. It took about 6 months to get the permit, but I could legally hike to the property if I didn't do any cutting, that's why I had to pack everything in through the woods at the start. Everything was done legally and I gained a lot of trust with the forest service because they saw how much I respected the land.
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  3. I like doing these silent videos once in awhile because people around the world can watch and enjoy them, without a language barrier. Plus it’s fun to share what it’s like here when I’m not talking to a camera.
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  4.  @davidlenz6309  that’s incredible. There is plenty of good and plenty of bad. We can do amazing things today and can save a lot of lives that would have been lost. It’s a calculated risk not having health insurance. I’m in my 20s, eat great, stay active. I just feel it’s not worth having for me in my situation. I know an 82 year old man that lives similarly and he says if you don’t go to the doctor you’ll find there’s nothing wrong with you. That’s a stretch of course but there is some truth to that. And they push wayyy too many meds nowadays.
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  5.  @4bidden1  it really depends. I make a little off YouTube. I do odd jobs. I’ve bought raw land, developed it and sold it. You still need money no matter what. I still buy some food, gas, I drive a 1994 ford that’s paid off but I still have liability insurance on it. I buy my hunting licenses, fishing licenses, etc. Everyone’s situation is different. Obviously this lifestyle requires much less money, but you still need some. I’ll do a video in the near future about monthly/yearly expenses.
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  6. Thank you! They have contacted me but I don’t want any sponsors. I think it’s kind of ruining YouTube. I like doing YouTube because I like doing YouTube, but I want to do it on my own terms, when I want, and say what I want to say, and share what I want to share. With no filters. Once you start accepting money from sponsors you are no longer free, and that’s no way to live.
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  7. Quite the rollercoaster ride the past couple days. My dad came up to see my cabin. We were going to spend 3 days at the cabin before he had to go home, but on the start of the second day his truck had a U Joint go out and we had to limp it out of the woods to a road we could get a tow truck to. It’s all small towns around us for miles so it was going to be awhile before it got fixed. My dad, Skeeter, Ziggy and I had to hike 3 miles from the mechanic to town where we sat at a bar and waited for Cierra to come get us 😂. Life turns into an adventure sometimes and it doesn’t do anybody any good getting pissed off about stuff so we made the best of it. Stuff like this always turns into the best stories. I am heading back to the log cabin tomorrow to do some major projects and should have an update and video for Saturday night. Thanks for watching everybody.
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  8. In a survival situation absolutely. Shelter, water, fire, food. This is more geared for people who are looking to buy land and start an off grid homestead.
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  9. I really enjoy building cabins. This cabin will be a secondary cabin/hunting camp for my family.
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  10. To be clear, the cabin isn’t going anywhere and will very much be in future videos. We will still be there during the winter. This land allows us to grow our own food and have a few animals to help us become more self sufficient. Also provides excellent fishing close by and more hunting opportunities. We are excited to show everyone the build this spring!
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  11. People are pretty worried about the windows. They were caulked before the trim went on and then I also caulked around the trim. Not saying it’s the right way by any means but it’s how I did them on my log cabins as well as the camper and I have never had any issues with water on any of them. Doesn’t mean I won’t in the future though.
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  12. Cierra and I have been using this for about a week now and we absolutely love it. It charges extremely fast and once charged, lasts us several days. It’s an excellent option if you are looking for an off grid power source. The link to purchase it is in the description.
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  13. I’ve been letting the logs dry throughout the summer. It’s seasoning nicely. I’ll be tossing a roof up on it in the next month or two
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  14. I've had several people comment and say that it's hard to hear me/us sometimes. Right now I film everything on my phone, but now that the channel is growing I will invest in some better equipment in the near future. I pretty much started putting videos on here to show friends and family what we were up to because we got so many questions. Neither of us expected the channel to grow as quick as it did but we cant put it into words how grateful we are that people want to come on this adventure with us. Your support means the world to us! Once we get better videography equipment you can expect the quality of these videos to get a lot better. This channel is still in the early stages. We look forward to making many more and much better videos! Thank you all! -Kyle, Cierra, and of course, Skeeter
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  15. I think it’s time to do a Q And A video. A lot of people have a lot of questions about certain things so if you reply to this comment with a question, I will answer it in the next video or 2. Thanks for watching!
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  16. Cierra has started her channel and has a video uploaded. Here is a link to the video: https://youtu.be/e6s2-WEk-yc Her channel is called: Off Grid Living with Cierra
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  17. My girlfriend Cierra has started a separate channel about our off grid lifestyle. Here is the link for those interested: https://youtu.be/e6s2-WEk-yc
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  18. I had to re-upload this video because the first one didn’t have sound.. I’m not sure why. Sorry to those that watched the first one and thanks for letting me know.
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  19. It's okay I struggle with that stuff too haha
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  20. If you haven’t checked out Cierra’s channel yet, it is Off Grid Living With Cierra
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  21. Cierra, Skeeter, and I stopped at my grandparents old place on the way up to our cabin. They passed away more than 10 years ago but we have kept the place in our family, as they would have wanted. We haven't been there all winter so wanted to stop in for a couple days. We ended up having a nice relaxing time, and I cooked us steaks on the fire for Valentine's Day. I wanted to make a quick video and share the place with you guys. This is where we deer hunt and spend time during the warmer months with family and friends.Thanks for watching!
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  22. Keep in mind this is going to be pretty temporary, just to get us through the winter. I plan on building a separate bathhouse this spring/summer with a sauna. I also plan on making the addition bigger and making it a storage area/walk in closet!
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  23. If a bear wants to get into a chicken coop, he’s getting in. Doesn’t matter how thick of plywood you use. They can break into anything they want, when they want. They are crazy strong. An electric fence may help though. We will be adding a heat source like I mentioned so maybe we can run an electric fence with that as well?
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  24. 5 weeks and ill be back at the cabin. Im counting down the days! Im excited for another winter in the wilderness.
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  25. Thank you for saying that. I tried telling a guy in the comments that people were installing windows long before the materials we use now, and he took it the wrong way and thought I was comparing myself to the great carpenters of the past. Haha it’s frustrating sometimes. Some people can’t wrap their heads around the fact that there are multiple ways to do things.
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  26. Thank you very much! I just enjoy sharing the lifestyle and do my best to capture the beauty and show why I do it. It never fails to amaze me that people like watching it. I appreciate the comment and support!
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  27.  @charliest.cloude5960  if you've been interested in it for awhile I'd say go for it. Be on the hunt for land. Once you purchase land it gets really fun. Plus then you're committed. My advice for you would be to get started as soon as you can. If its what you want there's no sense waiting. It is a very rewarding lifestyle.
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  28. The website I got that stove from is: northwoodsfab.com
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  29. Because this is America 🇺🇸
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  30. Also, if you don’t have medical insurance hospitals typically offer a pretty good discount if you’re paying cash. They also can set you up with payment plans as well.
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  31. This was a 4 spot snowmobile trailer, max weight is 2,000 lbs. Ive used all lightweight materials on the whole thing, im about 500 lbs total in materials right now. With everything finished inside I will be less than 1,000 lbs.
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  32. I could go for some bug free evenings haha
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  33. Haha I’m sure we will get there some day. I don’t worry too much about being a big channel it’s just fun to share some of the stuff I’m doing. I appreciate you saying that though. Thanks for watching!
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  34. Does this one have sound? Lol
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  35. I am living the dream
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  36. We dont make hardly anything on YouTube yet. Hopefully someday. I work long hours doing construction during the summers and save everything I can. Cierra works online. We dont have a house payment obviously so that allows us to save up money. My goal is to be able to make a living from the cabin. It took me about 5 years of hard work and saving to be able to get the land and get things started.
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  37. The log cabin will be finished throughout the winter. I cut and peeled the logs during the fall, constructed it during the winter, and am giving the logs time to season before I throw the roof on, which I will do this winter. The logs will be done shrinking and done settling by then, that’s why I’m waiting on it.
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  38. I’ll have to check him out that sounds awesome
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  39. I meant to say this might be my last "log" cabin. I will always live the cabin life. I just might stick frame the next one when that time comes, but ill be in this one for quite awhile. Thanks for watching everybody.
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  40.  @tylerbedwell2998  well said buddy.
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  41. That's a good way of putting it. Hes a blast to watch.
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  42. I have to hike to my car to grab some stuff real quick so I will be back to read and respond to your comments in about an hour. Thanks for watching!
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  43. Here is the system Boss Of The Swamp Installed. https://youtu.be/qgCBevCRLvw
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  44. Thanks! No better way to learn then from mistakes.
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  45. Sorry to hear about your loss buddy. I don’t take a second with Skeeter for granted. Time goes by fast and it’s too bad dogs only live a short time. They deserve more.
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  46.  @TheVoiceofKevinC  I’ve built several log cabin using these spikes and have never had one split on me. Pre drilling the holes will certainly make them drive in easier though.
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  47. Come along anytime! I’m glad you enjoyed the process.
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  48. Haha no. But I do have the means.
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  49. I couldn’t agree more! Modern life isn’t very rewarding in my opinion, and we have serious mental health problems these days which I believe is a direct result of the life and system we’ve created. It’s amazing how happy and content you can be with so little. I was talking to a native in Alaska one time and he said his people look at possessions as a burden, because they traveled often and carried everything on their backs. So the more stuff you had the more of an inconvenience it was. Thought that was a pretty cool way to look at life.
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  50. I am also going to blast the foam out this spring and replace it with a much better synthetic chinking. That will make the walls look a lot better. I had to use the foam because I was on a time crunch and there was already snow on the ground so I had to seal it up fast.
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  51. Hey thanks Travis I appreciate it! She is doing really well. She’s not supposed to use snowshoes, and she tried walking the trail without them but it was really tough on her so I just pulled her in. Without the snow she could get back there no problem. I love having the whole family out there. Glad you liked the video!
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  52. I cleaned it up the day after I got the beams set
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  53. I never would! We love Skeeter. Hes very well taken care of.
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  54. Not bad at all. He is a great dog!
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  55. Cierra and I are going half in on it. We’ve been saving for a long time. Even with the lumber prices we will be able to get the shell complete for a little less than $10,000 it looks like. So less than $5,000 a piece. Still frustrating knowing it would be much cheaper if the lumber prices weren’t ridiculous.
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  56. I'm going to make a video called "how to convince your girlfriend/wife to live in the woods." It will be an interview with Cierra. She wanted absolutely nothing to do with it at first. It took a bit but now that she's out here she loves it.
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  57. The best part about log building is that you already own the building materials!
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  58. The general consensus is to keep the logs as they are and just clear coat them so that's what I will do! Thanks for everyone's input.
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  59. I do have a gun but I most likely will never have to use. I do hunt but animals attacking humans is actually extremely rare. Only thing I'm ever concerned about is if the wolves smell Skeeter and start getting curious. So far they haven't come closer than about a half mile away. But i would absolutely protect Skeeter if it came down to it.
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  60. Thanks everyone for all the gardening advice! We are learning a lot from your comments.
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  61. Haha trust me I hear about it
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  62. @miriam manseau Skeeter is well taken care of. We never let him get cold. Hes only outside for short periods when it's really cold. He eats the good expensive food, and has endless land to run around on. Hes never on a leash or in a kennel. He even takes up most of the bed. He is living in dog heaven.
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  63. The GoPro makes the fish look a lot smaller than they are. If it stretches across the top of the 5 gallon pale it’s an eater. We don’t keep anything smaller than that. Thanks for watching!
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  64. Stay tuned
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  65. It’s 2 feet too narrow otherwise you bet your ass it would be
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  66. I like working hard!
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  67. Curt it is great to hear from you! I always wonder what you are up to. I don’t have Facebook anymore so I’m not sure how to get ahold of you, but I would love to get together next time I’m in town.
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  68. It is a shame! I had a decent amount of time into it. It worked really well but we just decided it was too bulky. Oh well, I will re use all the materials on something else. Haha hand splitting wood like that and the end of the day is a good sleeping pill
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  69. Cierra has created her channel and has a video uploaded. Here is the link to the video! https://youtu.be/e6s2-WEk-yc Her channel name is: Off Grid Living with Cierra
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  70. My back hurts a little but it’s just from carrying the team
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  71. I wonder how anyone ever did anything without machines. Crazy.
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  72. Haha that’s what I say
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  73. You’re the man
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  74. Some of us are built to build
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  75.  @TheDude-yw4kn  I work construction from May-October and live at the cabin November-April. So I work 6 months and stay at the cabin 6 months. Cheers!
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  76. Thanks Barry I appreciate it
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  77. Thanks Carson I really appreciate it. Knowing that people enjoy the videos is what makes it worth doing.
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  78. Northern MN is a good spot to be. Clean water and a lot of woods.
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  79. Thanks for the long time support
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  80. I’m still camera shy. One day I’ll overcome it.
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  81. Yes she is the one. I’m a lucky guy.
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  82. At -30 not very long. But neither can humans. -30 is getting pretty cold. Yes dogs can get hurt in the cold just like us but we would never let Skeeter get cold like that.
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  83. We have an outhouse and sponge bathe. I'm building an indoor bathroom right now that will have a shower and composting toilet. Video of that coming very soon!
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  84. Thank you! I’m glad your son enjoys watching the videos! Tell him hi from us
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  85. Thank you Richard I appreciate the information. We learn as we go and have learned some stuff the hard way so we appreciate any tips and info.
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  86. That’s the goal! I’m nobody special. Anyone can do it if they want.
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  87. You do get a much tighter fit using saddle notches. Butt and pass is much easier and wayyyyy faster. Anything can be chinked though. If you look at the cabins the pioneers built they have massive gaps between logs, they just chinked them with a mud or mortar mixture. I think it’s all about personal preference. A saddle notch cabin with tight fitting logs is beautiful though.
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  88. Thank you! My grandpas cabin he built many years ago was dark brown like this and I always thought it looked really nice in the snow
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  89. I take the caps off and the wrapper. He just had pulled that one out of the garbage and I busted him lol
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  90.  @theplanetruth  by working 80 hour weeks and saving all my money and not taking out loans. I built a log cabin that i lived in in alaska and sold it and made a little money as well.
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  91. I’m using the same beams that came off the trailer that has been sitting here since 1968. Same blocks, same spacing , same everything. No bows. It was a 12x50 trailer, I’m building a 12x20.
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  92. The frost line where I am at is 5 ft (so they say, I’m guessing that’s an extreme winter). I have the bottom of the pit right at 60 inches. I’m hopping that’s enough. We will find out! Hopefully not the hard way haha.
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  93. Thank you for saying that. I had a lot of people calling us all kinds of things about how inhumane we were. Lots of people in the north have chickens with no heat source.
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  94. Thank you! The labor was well worth it. He took a lot of time peeling stuff away to save it for me. We are excited to keep growing the homestead.
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  95. I agree!
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  96. I have been.
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  97. Thanks! We are new to this. So I appreciate any help we can get.
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  98. Keep in mind that a lot of people that watch this channel have never ice fished and are watching from warmer climates. Some things (like driving on a frozen lake) is every day stuff for us in the north, but other people that havent seen it think it's cool. Thanks for watching!
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  99. I do bring some inside. I just got a smaller woodstove I will be installing the next day or 2 and I'm building a stand for it so its 3 ft off the floor and will have wood storage underneath. I will definitely make a video of that.
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  100. Thank you for the kind words Jennifer. I really appreciate it. And thank you for watching!
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  101. Thanks Mike! Yeah, not everybody can see it for what it is and it’s too bad. I’m pretty lucky to be able to do this in this day and age. It’s getting more and more rare unfortunately.
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  102. Hes a wild man
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  103. Those old school carpenters were incredible. So good and efficient at their craft. It would be awesome going back in time and spending a day on a job site with a group of old school carpenters and just soak up all the information.
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  104. It won’t be the norm. I get asked to do these all the time and say no. But ever since I did my solar hook up video I’ve been getting tons of questions about how to size things, what panels to get, etc. So I wanted people to know that this is an option. It does everything for you and is extremely easy to hook up. Anyone can do it.
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  105. Thanks for sharing! I did not know that.
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  106. Thanks for the comment. I won't cut down any more than I need to! I think you're right about keeping the old cabin up. Kind of a shame to just tear it down when it would make a great wood shed. Definitely needs a new roof though.
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  107. Thank you! That is a great idea. I’ve always wanted to learn more about wild edibles. I know a few mushrooms and berries but it’s crazy how much stuff is not only edible but nutritious or medicinal.
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  108. We are picking it up Monday
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  109. We would never let Skeeter get cold like that. Hes never outside long in this weather.
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  110. Yeah we usually dont get those temps quite this early. Cierra always makes sure I have the 10 mil haha. A friend of ours that lives about 20 miles away was face to face with one at about 100 yards before it took off. Since I heard that I'm a little more careful. I'd like to see them but at a nice distance lol.
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  111. Absolutely!
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  112. Thank you for the advice Kevin we appreciate it! After all the feedback we have decided to keep it as Kyles Cabin.
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  113. Great video Jay. Thanks for the kind words. Cierra and I always enjoy watching your channel as well!
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  114. Definitely not a tutorial. Just showing how I did it. Hopefully it can help someone.
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  115. Haha I think he thought I was going to take his bone!
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  116. Thank you!
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  117. We love watching Skeeter!!
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  118. Thank you I appreciate it! We are excited to meet the little one as well
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  119. Your dad seems like a great man, and he was proud of you
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  120. Thanks! Welcome to the channel
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  121. Thanks I’m glad you like the videos. It is a really stress free and rewarding way of life.
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  122. That one bent because I hit the spike below it. First time that has ever happened to me. Usually if you keep hammering it goes around it. Cordless power tools don’t work very good in these cold temps. Batteries die really fast including my camera batteries. I keep a few in my pocket next to my chest to keep them warm throughout the day so I can film. Pre drilling means an extra step and it’s no big deal to me to just smash them in. Keeps me warm too haha
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  123. Should have some mugs soon and we will organize the videos better
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  124. Lol
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  125. No way I’d let it decay. I’ll be there soon.
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  126. Saved me $600 taking 20 minutes to sled that one out. Pretty good payday
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  127. Thanks for the advice! Would be nice to have an area like that
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  128. I’ve worked construction my entire life and I am always amazed by some of the older guys talking about how they did stuff before hammer drills and cordless power tools.
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  129. You are exactly right! It is not rocket science to live this way just he’s work. If you want it you can absolutely make it a reality. I am nobody special. I’m self taught and learned most things the hard way. You can do it.
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  130. I got this shirt at a thrift store so I can’t help you there haha sorry. Most of my flannels come from goodwill.
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  131. Hey Boss thanks for stopping by. I actually havent thought of that but I love the idea. More heat retention and storage would be very beneficial. It's a 12×16 cabin so storage is a bit of an issue. I'm strongly considering that idea, thanks for the suggestion! Speaking of storage your truck tool box for food storage is genius. You have the best cabin living channel out there in my opinion. Tons of information and entertaining videos. I have learned a lot from you!
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  132. I think in 1972 or 1978 they started making requirements for them to be built stronger. This one is a 1968.
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  133. Thanks Tim. I’m glad you liked the video and the road trip. And I cut myself trying to shave with no mirror haha. Not my proudest moment. Don’t worry about typing too much, it is always nice seeing you in the comments. Thanks for watching!
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  134. This made me laugh out loud haha. When we were renting our small dry cabin in Alaska, our landlord said couples either end up pregnant or separated pretty fast in a small cabin lol.
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  135. Bacon is a mainstay in our diet haha!
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  136. You see both my homes in this video
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  137. I’ll have to see if I can find one! Thanks
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  138. The cat is up there all the time she just climbs the ladder. I carried Skeeter up there because he felt left out being downstairs haha. He wanted to see what was going on up there
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  139. Thank you for the information Kathy! That helps us out a lot.
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  140. That’s what it’s all about
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  141. Shooting for 2 next week!
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  142. Saddle notch is definitely stronger and I think looks better overall. Butt and pass is still strong though and goes a lot faster.
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  143. Was 34F this morning! Had to fire up the wood stove last night. Winter will be here fast
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  144. He sure did! I didn't notice it until I went back and edited it. I was wondering if anybody would notice haha.
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  145. I keep offering him the cabin on wheels but he said he’s either sleeping in the truck or the bath house haha. Once it stops getting below freezing at night we will all probably camp by the fire. The stars here are incredible.
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  146. I love the ideas! We like the new futon spot. We get to watch the fire and we are right next to the window now. I love the idea with the table and stools! It gets tricky trying to figure out how to utilize the space. Skeeter is very much loved by us. Thanks for watching and commenting!
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  147. Haha he chases all the birds in the yard away, but for some reason he likes the chickens.
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  148. It’s a ridge board, non structural. It’s actually not even needed it just makes installing the rafters easier.
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  149. We are going to pound a sand point well (I’ll make a video of that) at some point this summer. For power we do have the option of getting power in here, but I am weighing the costs to see what will be more smart financially between that and solar.
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  150. Skeeter is in dog heaven. No collar, no leash, no kennel, eats good, hogs the bed, endless land to run around, owners that love him...hes living the life!
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  151. yes I'm in the process of tearing the tongue and groove off the walls (I'm saving what i can) and just going to use it as a wood shed and cold storage this year. After that I'm going to tear it down and build a log wood shed in the spring.
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  152. I have thought about it. I am actually adding a small room of the back very soon that will have an indoor composting toilet and a shower. I'll have a video of that pretty soon!
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  153. Thanks I look forward to sharing it
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  154. Wintertime is a much more enjoyable time to be in the woods in my opinion!
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  155. I do go through some wood though
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  156. At those temps I can have the cabin at 80 degrees. It’s 12x16 so not a big area to heat up and the stove is oversized for it.
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  157. Good deal! Some people were saying the last upload didn’t have sound and others said it did so I don’t know what happened
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  158. yes it was in really rough shape when I got here. There is still lots of clearing to do. Seems never ending haha.
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  159. Thanks Roger! Should have a log cabin video this weekend
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  160. Thanks! The cabin we live in now is 20x32ft. This one is 24x40ft so a little bit bigger.
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  161. I have a land payment thats pretty cheap. Taxes are 160 a year. And the cabin came out of pocket. The cabin has less than $1,000 into it since I used logs. This is a really affordable way to live. I'm going to explain a lot more about it in future videos.
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  162. I hate how busy the world is too. It's quite a feeling out here. We stay warm, have good food, and enjoy the simple things. It's a peaceful feeling. I bet your family would love it. You all would have some good quality time together making memories. That's priceless.
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  163. Thank you!
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  164. We have a PO Box in Grand Rapids mn. We are quite a bit north of there but it’s the closest town that has bigger stores. It’s PO Box 982 Grand Rapids MN 55744
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  165. Empty minds eh.. Is this coming from the side that believes men can get pregnant?
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  166. Good to know. I was pretty disappointed in myself after this year. I had really high hopes and it didn’t pan out
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  167. I am not
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  168. Thank you for the information! That helps a lot
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  169. She does a great job with the decor! I build and she decorates so it works out
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  170. Everybody loves the modern toilet until it gets clogged or backs up lol... No worries with the sawdust toilet. Simple and efficient.
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  171. Yeah it’s been a pretty weird fall. Historically it’s always been a really cold, snowy winter after a dry summer. We will find out.
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  172. I agree with both!
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  173. Nice! It helps out a lot
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  174. It's hard to say. But I think someone in shape can built a cabin this size (12*16) in 5 or 6 weeks if they go hard. I had to clear land and everything for it so that took awhile. Plus I did it all by myself which slows it down. If I had another guy it would have made life a lot easier. And I cant bring machines in here so everything is done by hand (dragging logs, etc). But the feeling you get after realizing you built a liveable home with trees and hard work is absolutely priceless. It's really rewarding.
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  175. I hike to it about once a week and let it run for a bit. So far I havent had any problems, it always starts right up. Worst case scenario I'd have to come back and bring out a charged battery or the generator to charge it. I'm always worried that I didn't shut a door all the way and it drained the battery haha. It would be a looooongggg walk to town.
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  176. Thank you for the information. We will see how the concrete holds up. If I start having problems I will swap them out to wood pads like you described. In Alaska wood pads were the most common and I always wondered why but now I know. Thank you!
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  177. I get one haircut a year. I shave it with a number 2 every February/March but I got sick of the long hair a little early this year.
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  178. That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!
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  179. Thank you! Love my fellow Minnesotans
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  180. Thanks Brian for the awesome comment. Comments like these make me want to work harder and continue to make videos. I’m glad people enjoy these videos and I hope your dreams come true.
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  181. Thanks for your support! We’ve been stocking up little by little 👍
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  182. Because of the logging activity there’s a good chance I’ll be able to drive much closer to the new building site which would be pretty sweet. I’ve also thought about renting it out eventually
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  183. Thanks Lamar! Very cool that you watched and commented on one of my videos. You were one of the first YouTube channels I ever started watching. Thanks for putting out awesome information!
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  184. yes I can still get in it but it's a little sketchy! I'm getting all my stuff out and cleaning it up. I'm pretty happy its history.
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  185. Yes I can! The panels I have use the same type of connectors as the EcoFlow Panels (they are called Mc4 connectors, and are on most solar panels). If you have panels that don’t have Mc4 connectors they have instructions on how to hook them up in the manual.
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  186.  @bustabitwatcher5886  if you worked at it all day you could do it in a week. Took me a little longer cause I had to take time to film and move the tripod around, focus the camera, etc.. but I think I did it in about 10-12 days while filming. Peeling the logs takes the longest by far. Once you start building it goes very fast.
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  187. I think I’m going to build another little cabin this winter at the remote cabin
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  188. I hope to do more than one a week.
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  189. 40 of my own. But I’m the only one in that part of the national forest so I basically have endless wilderness.
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  190. He might have been. He won’t confirm or deny.
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  191. it's a Guide Gear woodstove. I ordered it from Amazon. it's a little over $100! I love it so far
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  192. I have seen their channel! It is really good and informative. They are real ones for sure.
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  193. I am living the dream for sure
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  194. that's awesome. How much snow do you have across the border? We are getting smacked. I have found a lot of cool antique stuff buried in the moss around the property. Mostly just old vintage beer cans and booze bottles haha. I'm hoping to come across something cool.
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  195. All I had to do was tell them the dimensions and where the building is located on the property. Nothing gets inspected.
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  196. I do and the answer is I don’t. We usually get a couple that come into the yard and wreck our bird feeders during the summer months. We stopped feeding the birds and they still come around. Just part of living in the woods. Thanks for watching!
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  197. it is a small space. This was shot before we had a place for a lot of stuff. Now we have shelves and storage under the counter. I hear what you're saying I cant stand clutter either. But when we cook it's too small of a space for it to not get a little messy. We clean up after though.
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  198.  @danielsmith6628  That's what I did here. Stayed on site while I built. Trying to find ways to make a full time income out here. I'm telling you it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. We are having a blast. Living the dream. Go for it man you can do it. I thought about it for a long time and finally just got serious and made it happen.
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  199. Cierra and I really appreciate it!
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  200. Thanks Rich! Cierra and I really like the ecoflow systems! It powers our base cabin completely and is very user friendly! If you go to my ecoflow videos I have posted feel free to use the link in the description to get some money off! They’re spendy but worth it!!
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  201. yes I do haha
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  202. I bought the land last spring and built the cabin on it late spring/early summer.
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  203. I bet mine is better ;)
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  204. Yes I am worried about it. Will probably end up fencing this in ASAP
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  205. Thanks! It’s simple process just a lot of labor
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  206. I am very lucky! Thank you for tagging along. I love watching Skeeter too haha he cracks me up. Never gets old.
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  207. Haha he’s pretty weird with his food. Always has to spit it out and sniff it first.
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  208. I’ll show how it works during the winter
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  209. Between Skeeter and the chickens we get plenty of entertainment around here
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  210. I will have a new one tomorrow
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  211. I’m up north to get away from all the bums
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  212. It’s in the works
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  213. I have seen that. When I can get more things back in here I'll drive some nails through a sheet of plywood and lay them down when I leave.
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  214. It only weighs 24 lbs
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  215. It’s been in the mid to upper 60s. Pretty breezy too. It feels great.
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  216. True that!
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  217. I didn’t have it anchored down all summer and we had a couple of good storms go through. Come spring (storm season is over) I will anchor it the same way modular homes/trailer homes are anchored
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  218. Thank you I hope you have a great winter as well! I’ll be watching
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  219. 40. But its surrounded for miles on all sides by national forest. Endless land to hike and hunt.
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  220. We love Skeeter too! Hes the best friend ever.
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  221. Thank you! It is good to have them back here.
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  222. I agree. Solar has a massive cost upfront. We got our quote and it’s less than $500 to get power on site. Can’t beat that. With the size of our place our monthly bill will be pretty low.
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  223. I am not sure yet. Probably something on sale lol.
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  224. If you strap your wires middle of the stud, the drywall screws aren’t long enough to hit the wires. I used to do electrical work and it is extremely rare that a wire gets hit. If it isn’t strapped far enough back, a metal plate must be nailed to the stud to not allow a screw to hit it. Same with plumbing.
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  225. Thank you!
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  226. Thanks! Your support means the world to us
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  227. Thanks Jay! I appreciate the kind words. Takes one to know one. I’ll be tuning in and rooting for your next 100 as well.
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  228. This one is 40
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  229. For the new homestead (stick framed one where we live) we plan on raising our family here. For the remote log cabin we will keep it and continue to spend time there, and hopefully one day I can bring my kids there and create memories. As sort of a rustic weekend getaway.
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  230. Its a lot of work but totally worth it once things are back there!
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  231. we could watch Skeeter all day too haha it never gets old.
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  232. We currently live here full time yes.
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  233. Thanks Bob! I appreciate the comment
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  234. I like them too. Cierra does good with the decor.
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  235. Thank you for watching!
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  236. Yeah I’ve thought about it but I haven’t really looked into it too seriously. I’ll probably look into it. A lot of people have asked.
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  237. The temps are a little cold right now to start that project though. I'll probably start it wednesday when it warms up to above 0
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  238. In Minnesota we are required to wear blaze orange deer hunting too
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  239. Haha it’s the law if you’re grouse hunting
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  240. I prefer winter in the woods myself. No bugs and it's really cozy walking into a warm cabin with a woodstove. I am excited to get some projects completed this summer though. Stay tuned!
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  241. He built a beautiful property. It’s my favorite place in the world. He would be proud.
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  242. I have no use for one. The road isn't plowed in the winters so you can't get back here regardless. And if you tried and got stuck you'd be stuck there for the winter. Next winter I'm going to get dropped off and hike in that way I don't have to worry about a vehicle since I don't have a need for one during the winter.
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  243. It was a nice day but now its raining haha. Hopefully it will put a dent in the remaining snow.
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  244. Next time I got to town I’ll see what they have at the re store
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  245. I love it! We need a shed bad. Thanks for the idea
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  246. Yes we will be building another cabin this spring
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  247. Thank you we appreciate it! 👊
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  248. Yes we will! Gotta have a place to drink beer at the end of the day.
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  249. Yeah I’ve chatted with him a couple of times he’s a cool guy
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  250. No pain no gain
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  251. Sorry dude
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  252.  @brandydoll  true! Dick Preonneke built his cabin with hand tools in his 50's and lived there into his 80's. Once you start this lifestyle you get in shape pretty fast. That's what I love about it. It's a happy, low stress, simple, active life.
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  253. Yes we can do a video like that. I'm glad you are liking the videos. Much more to come!
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  254. I love stuff like that too. I’ve found some pretty cool old stuff on demolition/remodel jobs.
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  255. Thank you for the comment. I dont worry about it. We do have lots of wolves and bears around. Bears are sleeping now and its pretty rare for one to come out of hibernation, and I'm more worried for Skeeter when it comes to the wolves. They do come pretty close to the cabin so I just make sure I go outside with him when it's dark.
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  256. Thank you and welcome to the channel!
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  257. I have always done it this way with green logs and haven’t had any problems. If adjustments need to be made down the line it won’t be a big deal.
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  258. Hahaha sorry. I’ve been working on my “and umms”. I’ll have to work on that now
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  259. I’m happy for you. That is awesome that you’re going to hit the road. That is a dream of mine that I hope to fulfill one day!
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  260.  @Banksy2022  I love it! Happy for you guys.
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  261. It is not but his Tent is really close to my cabin.
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  262. Yeah I cleaned all of it up after I got done setting the beams.
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  263. Good for you buddy you can do it. Just gotta make it happen
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  264. Sounds like a great time!
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  265. Thanks Justin!
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  266. As long as you have flow the water shouldn’t freeze. I used to have to dump antifreeze in my pipes in Fairbanks Alaska when it got really, really cold. I had a similar system with no issues
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  267. I should be able to get it dried in before I head back to work. Then continue to chip away at inside stuff in the evenings and weekends. Almost everything on the inside (cabinets, countertops, etc) I want to handcraft myself.
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  268. I normally have a big sheet of tinfoil under the stove. I’m more worried about an ember coming out of the pipe and landing in the roof onto my sleeping bag or something else flammable. Even with a spark arrestor it can happen.
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  269. The chest freezer is going to make the ice that I will put into the ice box I made. So the ice box will be our fridge and then the chest freezer will be our freezer (I need a freezer because I plan on getting a couple of deer every year so a freezer is a must). Once winter rolls around we will unplug the freezer and use the winter temps to make ice and freeze our food. So the chest freezer will only run during the warmer months.
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  270. 8ft by 12 ft. Built on a snowmobile trailer.
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  271. I was in Alaska but moved back to Minnesota
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  272. Haven’t done much else to the shower house yet but I’ll have some updates soon!
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  273. That guy knows his stuff. I’ve learned a ton from him.
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  274.  @amber_Forever16  yes I heat it on the woodstove. I have some water in the tote at room temp then add 5 gallons of boiling water from the stove and it comes out perfect shower temp
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  275. I was pretty worried how it would look myself. I really didn't want to cut a hole in the back of the cabin like that. But I promised Cierra an indoor bathroom. This will work for the winter, I'm going to peel the logs this spring and make it bigger for a closet/storage area. Then build a bathhouse that will be a miniature version of the cabin with a shower and sauna in it.
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  276. November 30th
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  277. Well the one camera was pointed right where I’m building the log cabin so it’s just a million pictures of me. The batteries died on the other one and I have another one that I need to set back up. I will put the trail cam pics at the end once I get everything back I order. It’s fun to see what’s out there
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  278. As my grandpa used to say, it’s not going to get done just staring at it.
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  279. Awesome! I love that area. I would have liked to have been a little more northeast than we are but with our budget and what was available we couldnt be too picky. Someday I'd like to end up in Cook county near the border. I wouldn't trade this life for anything, I love it. Thank you for watching! Good luck to you as well.
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  280. Might have to get on the Keto diet
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  281. Thank you!
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  282. That’s a good idea! Would be fun and I would certainly use it
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  283. I recall sleeping pretty well during those nights lol
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  284. Also, I will say that cutting the trees, dragging them on site, and peeling bark off takes the longest and is hands down the hardest part. It gets really repetitive after awhile and it's tough work. But once you have a stack of logs and can start building and seeing it come together it's a lot of fun.
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  285. Me too!
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  286. The coop and boxes will be insulated
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  287. Thanks for the tip!
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  288. haha I was wondering if anyone would catch that. I give her a lot of crap. She's so used to it that she doesn't even notice it much anymore lol.
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  289. I’ve used reflectix insulation on everything I’ve built and have been really impressed with how warm it keeps the floor, so at this point no. But if I ever want to I have the option. Thanks for watching!
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  290. We were just talking about a sauna today!
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  291. Haha that's funny. I had to open the window and the door for awhile.
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  292. We have had a lot of requests to make a video about Cierra and what she thinks about this. I will make one soon. She has her days but I do everything I can to make sure she's as comfortable as possible.
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  293.  @allysonloper2777  I saddle notched the logs the same way he did. Except I used a chainsaw so I'm not as cool.
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  294. Thank you for watching, I'm glad I can bring back some memories. Seems like the best memories are made at the cabin.
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  295. Good to hear haha cause I am bad at it
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  296. Thank you Sandra. I try my best to read and acknowledge all comments. I know people take the time to type them, and I appreciate it, so I try to take the time to read them. Normally it’s what I do while I’m laying in bed at night
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  297. It’s caulked inside and out with clear caulk. Honestly the camera makes that look way bigger than it really is. It’s probably 1/16 of an inch gap there, maybe 1/32nd.
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  298. Thank you! I’m glad you like the videos.
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  299. haha that's awesome. The real life Hanson brothers (The Carlson brothers) are from a town not too far from us.
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  300. That sounds awesome! I'm happy for you. Yeah this lifestyle gets you into shape pretty fast. And I dont think there is a better place for a dog to be. It is a little intimidating putting videos out at first but just be yourself. I'm getting more and more comfortable with it. I'd love to see your place!
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  301.  @fallenangelwi25  haha I'm the same way. Cierra is the exact opposite she gets buzzed off like 1 glass of wine it's not fair lol
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  302. Thank you! I will keep it that way. Thanks for watching
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  303. Haha they blend in pretty well. When I don’t know where they are I just stop and listen and I can hear them scratching the leaves.
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  304. Thanks Kelli!
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  305. Dick Preonneke inspired me. I've just always been interested in the lifestyle. I have seen Shawn James channel he is incredibly talented. Doing this stuff with just hand tools takes a ton of skill and patience.
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  306. Thanks for the tip! I'm definitely going to try that
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  307. Because it was a lot lighter to bring back here. I thought about using moss but the spray foam makes everything air tight and toasty. I'm going to take a wire brush and smooth it out so it's not so bubbly. It kind of looks cool like that though. It sort of looks like a gingerbread house haha
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  308. Thank you! That's awesome.
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  309. Thank you I appreciate it!
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  310. Thank you!
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  311. I will show that in an upcoming video
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  312. Will do! Thanks for watching
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  313. It’s illegal to do that. That being said, if I didn’t post videos online to self incriminate myself, I would have definitely just torched it.
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  314. I do a little bit. I should have it further away from the cabin in case a bear comes around but I haven't had any problems yet. Hopefully it stays that way!
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  315. More the merrier but about 6 months. If you cut wood in April it’s typically ready to burn next winter.
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  316. Thanks for the advice Tommy! I am strictly a meat hunter. It’s all about the meat to me. If it has a nice rack that’s just a bonus. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
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  317. Skeeter does that for me
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  318. Might have another one for ya on Friday. Snowstorm coming
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  319. Yeah I just keep mowing them. I’ve dug out a lot of stumps too. Tough work but worth it.
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  320. I miss the winter too. Its my favorite season by far. This is a great time to get things done. Not too hot yet and very little bugs. Thanks for watching!
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  321. Haha I got the tarp on and the moss in just in time. Cierra is really artsy so her channel will be awesome. She’s actually way better at videography and editing than me so I wouldn’t be surprised if her channel really takes off
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  322. This place is 10 acres but there is many acres of national forest around us
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  323. Thank you Terri! It was great to be back at the cabin and know that everything is fine. Im excited to be back out there full time this fall.
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  324. Thank you for the kind comment. I've been stung by them before its not fun haha!
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  325. That just made my day. Tell him I said hi and I’m glad he likes the videos.
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  326. Me too
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  327. Hey!
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  328. Out on this lake they actually have named streets and everything. It's like a town on the ice. Theres a main street, then other side streets that are plowed and have names. There is even a bar and restaurant out on the lake! It's a lot of fun.
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  329. Small stove
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  330. Lol!
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  331. I’ll do a price list at the end.
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  332. There will be a loft
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  333. Thanks for the comment Maggie. No added drama here. We’ve been living in an 8x12 camper so we are pretty motivated to get into something better!
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  334. Northeast Minnesota by the Boundary Waters. It is beautiful up here. My girlfriend and I were in Michigan not that long ago. It is beautiful country as well. I have about 50 cans of spray foam into it. It is air tight and works well. Saw quite a few cabins with it in Alaska. It probably wont last many years but I have 10 cans on hand in case I have to do any repairs haha.
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  335. I am in Minnesota now. I built one in Alaska too but sold it and moved back home.
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  336. I consider that a great compliment. Thank you.
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  337. Yes on more then one occasion
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  338. Funny you ask. I'm going to make a video called "how to convince a woman to live in the woods with you" pretty soon haha. It will be an interview with Cierra.
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  339. I will have a video of that soon! I'll go into good detail
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  340. We have always had an outhouse but we had the indoor toilet for Cierra. We still have it, it’s just tucked away in the closet.
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  341. Northern Minnesota. I am trying to line up a snowmobile. I plan on getting one soon
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  342. You got it
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  343. I’m glad I could deliver! Thanks for the support my friend
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  344. I agree, wind makes all the difference
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  345. You can do it! Cool thing nowadays is you can learn how to do anything from the internet. You will be just fine.
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  346. Haha I got in pretty good shape! Thanks for the comment
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  347. I havent had any problems with bears. They come by (when they aren't in hibernation) but haven't wrecked anything.
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  348. I wanted to go with a more traditional log cabin look. Shorter walls and roof. Good heat retention.
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  349. Honestly a wall tent isn’t a bad option. They run about $1,000 but are as cozy as a cabin. Plus you don’t need a permit. I know people that lived in them in Alaska.
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  350.  @dagmardorsey6383  I hear you. I could never live in a city. I actually dont mind visiting cities every once in awhile but I couldn't live there
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  351.  @jerrywhitlock6034  how can I contact you
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  352. I couldn't just take it, I'd have to give you something but I am interested! what kind?
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  353. I like that. Maybe I can rip slabs out of it and make a counter top or something.
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  354. We did not catch any but today we caught a lot!
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  355. The ice won’t melt. There is about 14 inches, enough to drive a full sized truck on. Ice fishing is really safe when the ice is thick enough. I’m glad you continue to enjoy the videos I share! I look forward to seeing your comments.
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  356. Yes we have we will get it at some point
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  357. Lots of deer and grouse around here. And unfortunately wolf tracks on one of the trails. There is a really healthy deer population around here so I shouldn’t have any trouble getting venison. Unless skeeter chases them all off (which he has been).
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  358. We are going to keep it Kyles Cabin.
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  359. The day after I set these beams I cleaned it up spotless. Needed to get the pads in before the ground freezes so that was the priority.
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  360. It’s about 100 ft. Not far but not close. We plan on pounding a sand point well behind the cabin and the county want outhouses 100 ft from a shallow well.
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  361. I saw a lot of this coming. I didn’t know when it would happen but I knew it would happen eventually. I knew I would see it in my lifetime. I mean you look around and everyone is staring down at their screen. And the amount of people that just believe what they are told and don’t question anything has always been pretty concerning to me. People are really easily manipulated. And I read a lot of history and it is very consistent. Jim is right though. If there is a road somewhere it’s not far enough away. I’m just doing everything I can to be as self sufficient as possible. Trying to learn as much as I can. That’s about all I can do.
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  362. Bucking* is what I said. Did sound like the naughty word though. My mother watches this channel I keep it PG
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  363. Welcome. I recommend my earlier videos so you can catch up ;)
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  364. I don’t take a single moment for granted with Skeeter. Dogs deserve more time on this earth than they are given.
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  365. Thank you! I’m glad you notice the authentic content
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  366. I just edit out all the grunts and swearing to make it look easy haha
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  367. I thought about not peeling these because after all, it’s just a woodshed. Something to keep the rain and snow off my firewood so it doesn’t need to be fancy. But it does look better with them peeled so I did.
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  368. What you want is a lot of airflow between your stacks of wood to dry them out. A lot of people put pallets down and stack their wood on that to keep it off the ground. If I were to just start stacking wood the bottom row will just suck up moister from the ground and the bottom row would be worthless which isn’t cool. So I will have to put something down before I start stacking so it’s not in direct contact with the earth. I’m kind of considering taking all the bark peelings from peeling these logs and layering it and stacking on top of that. That would be a temporary solution though because eventually those peelings will rot.
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  369. I wish I had cedar to use! My grandpa built one out of cedar he milled 70 years ago and it’s still strong. Aspen is what I have so it’s what I use. And you nailed it! The price is right.
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  370. Thanks! Lots of new projects coming up
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  371. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Perfect timing I’m building a new chicken coop pretty quick here
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  372. Haha my uncle lives right down the road and we blow his beaver dam up a couple times a year. Lots of fun. Then after we blow it up we sit there and wait for the beavers to come repair it and shoot them with the 22. Something really needs to be done about them, they are wrecking some really nice land. I think I'm going to spend a lot of time trapping them next season.
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  373. That’s awesome! Thank you
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  374. No worries! I am not worried about that. There was about 3 feet of ice where we were so there was nothing to worry about. Ice fishing is quite safe when the ice is thick enough
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  375. We start it every few hours or so. There are enough people out there where we could hike to somebody and get a jump if we had to.
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  376. Merry Christmas!
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  377. I’m going to keep it the same for now
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  378. I would head to my log cabin. It’s way more secluded. If I had to hunt and fish to survive I think I would do okay. Lots of grouse, beaver, moose, deer, rabbits, and really good fishing. I have a lot of dried goods and canned stuff stashed to help out awhile too.
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  379. It is the same place. Ely is my favorite town in Minnesota. I love it.
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  380. Not necessary
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  381. Tell me you’ve never been in the woods without telling me you’ve never been in the woods.
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  382. Thank you. This part is a little tedious but now I’ll be getting videos out more quickly
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  383. Amen to that. Much easier to peel in the spring/early summer. These still weren’t too bad though.
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  384. I’ve never done a video where I answer questions like that. One of these days I’ll do one.
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  385. Thanks!
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  386. Im going to have solar out there so I will definitely keep you in mind!! It will be a little bit though.
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  387. That would be neat!
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  388. That's cool you've been out there. Yes it was in pretty rough shape. It's been a lot of work just clearing brush. I'm leaning towards tearing down that shack. The floor is pretty rotted out and the roof needs to be redone.
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  389. We have all the stuff for a rainwater collection system I just need to install it! Probably in the next day or 2
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  390. That would be a lot of fun! If we are ever out east we will definitely get ahold of you. And you guys are welcome here anytime. All are welcome at the cabin!
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  391. Thank you so much that means a lot. I always love seeing your comments. They encourage me and motivate me to keep going!!
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  392. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
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  393. Mornin’
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  394. I may end up doing something we will see. Having the cabin up off the ground a little allows me to keep an eye on things and make changes if I need to
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  395. The reflectix insulation performs incredibly well in cold weather. I’ve used just that on 2 cabins.
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  396. I learned this from when I lived in Alaska so it works. It won’t need to be re-leveled every year. Most of the time frost heaves evenly and when it thaws it goes right back to the original position. I’ll show some updates on it over the winter and this spring. It will need to be re-leveled at some point but definitely not every year.
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  397. I have thought about it. We plan on having several outbuildings in the future so it’s something I should seriously look into.
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  398. I am a nail gun
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  399. I’ll try to adjust it better
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  400. 5 weeks. Im counting down the days. Should be done late october/first week of november
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  401. Thank you for watching
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  402. The nice thing about having a small space is we only keep things in here that we use. It doesn't take much for it to get cluttered in here haha. Yeah the tax thing is a pretty big bummer. My parents are talking about leaving the state as well for the same reasons. Thanks for continuing to watch and comment!
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  403. Yes I have it is one of the many projects i want to get done this spring/summer! I made the ceiling tall so I can have a loft.
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  404. You are the winner!
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  405. There are a lot of bears around here. I need to get going on some bear shutters for the windows. With the warmer temps I wouldn't be surprised if one came around soon. It is nice that Skeeter goes up ahead and scopes things out for us. Thank you for watching!
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  406. It's a bit of a hike! Next year we will have a snowmobile. In the summer we can get much closer to the cabin, about a half mile.
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  407. Thanks Tina!
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  408. Yes it still has to be done. I have a punch list of a lot of little things that need to be done yet
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  409. Thanks August! Yes solar can be added at any time. And with a place our size an electric bill will pretty really small compared to the startup cost of solar.
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  410. Haha very true
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  411. I do not have to
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  412. 640 sqft
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  413. We have a couple in mind but aren’t too set on one yet. Thank you for the info we will definitely look into that model. I don’t want to skimp on the stove. I’ve had some that I have to get up 2 times a night to keep going, and some that I don’t have to at all.
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  414. Winter seems like it was last week but I already can’t wait for it haha. I love winter.
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  415. I tried telling a guy in the comments that people were installing windows long before the materials we have now, and he took it the wrong way and thought I was comparing myself to the great carpenters of the past 🤷‍♂️. Haha it can be frustrating sometimes.
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  416. I would consider it but I am by no means a professional. I can keep things level and square, and solid but I don’t know everything
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  417. No inspections.
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  418. 16 ft
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  419. I live in Minnesota, it’s at pretty much every liquor store here. $12 bucks a 30 pack. Can’t beat that.
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  420. Yes he stayed home and kept Cierra company
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  421. I work construction during the summers
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  422. There's been a lot of Netflix and chill going on around here lately it gets dark before 5 so the nights get loooonnnggggg
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  423. I have been told to get a chopping block by a lot of people. I am still young and dumb and feel invincible... but I know I'm not. I do need to start taking better care of my body, I know I'll regret not doing so down the road. Thanks for the comment!
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  424. Hes full of energy haha. I never get tired of watching him.
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  425. Anytime brother keep up the good work
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  426. Yeah it’s pretty disappointing. You are in luck though because we are a family friendly program over here at KYLES CABIN.
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  427. Thank you for the nice comment :)
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  428. I am a diehard! Not sure why after all we've been through as fans but we keep coming back for more every season lol. Skol!
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  429. haha true that!
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  430. Wow that is impressive. A 40 ft by 30 ft log structure with 4 levels would be a ton of work! I bet it was all worth it though.
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  431. I have seen his channel. That is the absolute gold standard of off grid/cabin videos. Doing everything with hand tools like he does is incredible. And hes videography and editing is incredible. He set the bar extremely high haha.
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  432. you had me at strong
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  433. Yes they can
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  434. Haha they are pretty good entertainment throughout the day
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  435. It is really fast! I’m going to build a sauna after this and do butt and pass again. It’s so much faster.
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  436. Yeah he loves the chickens!
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  437. Yeah this method is really easy. I do plan on having a loft. I won’t be too messy in there, kind of just a place to tinker around with a few things. Thanks for watching!
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  438. Thanks!
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  439. We have named a few of them. It’s hard to tell them apart when they are all together but there is one that kind of hangs out by herself, and 2 that never want to go back in the coop at night and I have a hard time trying to catch them
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  440. I’m glad you enjoy it. I enjoy sharing it.
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  441. Merry Christmas!
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  442. Hey Weston! Thanks for watching buddy
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  443. I don’t have anything valuable in the cabin other than my hard work building it. If someone wants to destroy that, it would be too bad. But I think there are more people out there that would respect it if they came across it. All are welcome at the cabin.
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  444. Thanks! I’m looking forward to getting it completed as well. The inside is going to be a lot of fun to finish once it’s dried in.
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  445. Northern Minnesota is a great place to live!
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  446. Congratulations! I’m excited for you
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  447. I'm more of a chainsaw guy myself
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  448. Thanks Paul I appreciate it
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  449. it was an old existing cabin that was on the property before I got it. I stayed in it while I built this one. It is pretty rotten so I planned on tearing it down but I decided it would make a good wood shed for this year. I'm in the process of tearing the tounge and groove off it and saving what I can. That's why it's really ugly haha.
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  450. By law you need to wear orange while grouse hunting in MN
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  451. Women or birds?
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  452. Missed you too!
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  453. At this point it's too costly. I have thought about renting a skid steer for a day or two in the future. That would get some work done. But we will see!
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  454. Good idea!
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  455. I film and edit everything on my phone. Android.
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  456. It was a beautiful day! Pretty blue skies with really white snow. It's like being inside a painting. Happy New Year Marcia!
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  457.  @witchyhour  Yeah it says it's not for indoor use but I'm sure they do that just to bypass the EPA requirements.
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  458. I'll save you a few cold ones!
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  459. it's a 2.5 mile hike down the road the another 1/2 mile through the woods. In the summer I can get a half mile away.
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  460. I forgot! Luckily I didn't get hurt. I wear prescription glasses a lot (not that those are the best safety glasses) so every once in a while I forget when I'm wearing my contacts
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  461. Skeeter is never ending entertainment!
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  462. I plan on keeping the name for now. We have a small stove/oven that runs on propane that we use for cooking. It works pretty good. I will post more often. Thank you for continuing to watch and comment!
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  463. We are going to build a smaller home on the new land this spring.
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  464. Yes
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  465. I try not to give away any specifics about my location but both properties are in the northeast part of MN
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  466. Thanks Jerry Im in town right now uploading a bunch of videos of the build so far. Stay tuned!
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  467. About 15 to 20 minutes. I use small chunks of pine to get a good hot fire going when I arrive.
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  468. 100 degrees if I really want to. I usually keep it at 80. I like it toasty
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  469. If you got up a couple times a night to keep the fire going you’d be plenty comfortable! If you build a platform to put the tent on that makes a massive difference in comfort!
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  470. I’ll have a video coming up soon about it!
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  471. We just go to the laundromat
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  472. Yes I do watch Martins Cabin! It is a great channel. Thanks for watching.
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  473. We just do them at the laundromat
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  474. Thanks Jacob! Yeah now that I have one I want to get a few more things for it. A little trailer is an absolute must. It will help a lot around here.
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  475. Maybe! It would look awesome. Might give me something to do over the winter
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  476. I was just like you when I started to get land and build. I had a ton of questions and everything seemed overwhelming with permits and making sure everything was legal etc. I found out its not a big deal at all and is a lot more simple than I thought.
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  477. My two nearest neighbors (3 miles away) live full time off grid there as well.
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  478. I live in lake county and there are no restrictions on size. You are allowed to have an outhouse as your primary bathroom as long as it 3 ft deep and a certain amount of feet above the water table. You can live in your cabin year round. I was required to get a building permit for my cabin and outhouse, nobody came out and inspected it. Its really layed back up here. St Louis County, lake, and cook are all pretty relaxed. They leave you alone.
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  479. Nice!!
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  480. Thanks for watching!
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  481. Its going to be a totally different ball game next winter!
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  482. I do plan on taking the parts. A barrel stove would roast me out but I will find a use for the parts. Thanks for watching!
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  483. Yes I should be. I normally wear my glasses (which aren't the greatest safety glasses anyways).
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  484. Thanks Diane! I like sharing it with you.
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  485. Yes I had a really good grouse season (it still goes for another month and a half too). I also got my deer. So between that, farm fresh eggs, and ice fishing this winter we shouldn’t have to buy meat. Besides bacon. I’m a good hunter and Cierra is a good fisher so we make a good team.
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  486. Thanks Tami! Cheers
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  487. I know how you feel. I always worry about the cabin when I'm not there. It takes so much work to build one I would hate to see it recked by someone or something.
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  488. That is great to hear. I like to keep it authentic. Thank you for the comment.
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  489. Haha i was glad everything was how I left it too. I haven't ran that fast in quite awhile lol!
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  490. I still have the stove there but that one is too big and uses way to much firewood. I got a different one with a glass front that will be much more efficient. Plus I can watch the fire which I like. Ill use that other one in a different building.
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  491. Thanks Boss I appreciate it. Glad to see you back on the mountain and thriving. Sending positive energy your way. Looking forward to your next video.
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  492. That is an awesome idea. I definitely need to come up with something. Thanks for being an early subscriber and sticking around. I appreciate it.
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  493. Yes I definitely could
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  494. Thank you Joe we appreciate it! Thanks for continuing to watch
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  495. Thank you!
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  496. Thanks for coming along! I'm glad you like the place
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  497. northern Minnesota!
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  498. Absolutely not
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  499. Thank you!
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  500. Ice fishing is a fun experience!
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  501. Fresh Walleye is really good eating! Glad you liked the video. Thanks for stopping by Justin!
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  502. I like it too but I'm definitely not the first one out there haha. I make sure I see several trucks out there before I drive out.
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  503. That’s awesome Haha your son sounds like a cool dude!
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  504. Haha he could be. Life is never boring with Skeeter around.
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  505. Probably 150 degrees if I really get it ripping haha. I used foam board insulation when I built it so it heats and holds heat pretty well. Plus the stove is a bit big for the area. We normally have a window cracked.
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  506. Haha it could be. I never really get tired of them.
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  507. Lol it’s all I’ve ever known. I can’t stand the heat. I’d take -20F over 90F any day.
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  508. I don’t have a block heater but I have a few tricks up my sleeve that I learned in Alaska
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  509. Yes wood stove in the living room. Thank you for commenting!
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  510. 640. It’s 20ft by 32ft
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  511. We can get some decent winds but we are pretty protected by the trees
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  512. I’m definitely using that from now on
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  513. Thank you Liz!
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  514. Yes rafters and ridge beam with a 12/12 pitch
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  515. They are 4x8ft but I used 7ft studs instead of 8 footers. That’s why it came out the way it did.
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  516. I will have the roof on before I start work. Then I’ll chip away at the inside
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  517. It’s much easier to sheath the walls on the floor but I wasn’t 100% sure we would be able to lift them with the extra weight so I decided to do it after. It overlaps 5 1/2 inches
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  518. That’s awesome! I’m pretty much a novice too so you can do it. Let me know how it goes!
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  519. Since I’m building out of pocket nothing gets inspected.
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  520. https://kyles-cabin.creator-spring.com/
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  521. Love OutdoorBoys!
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  522. Cheers!
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  523. Happy New Years!
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  524. Thank you! I don’t think I’m going to change the name for awhile. Most people said to leave it and that the name really doesn’t matter so I thank I’m going to keep it the same.
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  525. Count it!
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  526. Don’t worry guys it’s coming!
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  527. Maybe I brought a couple in with me for the hike?
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  528. You are right about that. If it were just me I wouldn't get one, I really like the hike in and out. But if I or cierra ever got sick or hurt we do need to get out fast. I am trying to line one up.
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  529. living in it for a couple years!
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  530. It's all part of the fun and adventure.
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  531. Stihl 029
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  532. That’s awesome! They are great dogs. The best friends anyone could ask for. Entertaining too.
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  533. I was born and raised in a cold climate. We are just used to it. It’s part of life.
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  534. yep! lol
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  535. Cierra and I always talk about how much excitement Skeeter has brought to our life. He is so fun to watch. We love him.
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  536. City boys turn out to be some of the best woodsman! I'm not even kidding. A lot of people that live in the Bush in alaska grew up in a city. Get him out camping and hiking and show him the freedom of the woods.
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  537.  @macsair  That's toasty! Cheers my Australian friend.
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  538. northern Minnesota!
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  539. It was an existing cabin that the previous owner had here many years ago. It was really rundown. The guy I bought it from haven’t been here in many years. I tore it down and salvaged what I could from it.
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  540. I watch Jay often. One of my favorite channels!
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  541. Haha he was ready for a fire as soon as we got there.
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  542. Lol!
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  543. There are a few out there but the most recent one I read was “Boundary Waters Boy” by Jack Blackwell
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  544. I remember when you were one of the first subs too! Thanks for the long time support. It means a lot to me.
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  545. We like to live dangerously
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  546. It's pretty chilly but if you gotta go you gotta go!
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  547. I know where that is! I fish the rainy river quite a bit. We are pretty close. That's awesome that you are doing this stuff with your son. I bet you guys are making a lot of memories. I'm glad you like the videos!
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  548. I agree
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  549. YouTube, I do odd jobs for cash, I have bought raw land and developed it and sold it and made some money that way. I’m going to start selling firewood, eggs, raw milk etc. from our homestead for some extra cash. I do a combination of different things to make ends meet.
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  550. We haven’t had any issues. People are pretty good around us. I’d be a lot more worried about that in town or a city.
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  551. I pay property taxes but it’s hardly anything. I’m also taxed on all buildings including the cabin but because there is no running water, it’s not connected to the grid, its a rural county, it’s pretty cheap.
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  552. I’m proud of that haha
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  553. Nailed it! Thanks for the comment
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  554. Yeah it crazy. We aren’t a free country anymore. We allowed the feds and local governments to have wayyyyyyyy too much power. Even where I’m at here there are more and more restrictions every year.
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  555. It’s not stressful at all. I hardly have any expenses during the off season living at the cabin (November-May). Just food and a little bit of gas for the generator when I need it.
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  556. So cool that you have been watching my videos that long. Haha those were kind of the glory days. I filmed everything off my phone trying to balance it on a stump. Thanks for the support!
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  557. I mean not really. I don’t think they would die but they would definitely be cold and/or get frostbite. It not too big of a deal to me to just bring them in when it gets seriously cold. I make sure they have fresh bedding in that kennel when they come in so they don’t smell and they don’t make any noise so they are okay for roommates.
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  558. They are called “bunny boots”. You can find them online or at a surplus store. I’ll never own another pair of boots. I’ve never had cold feet with them.
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  559. This summer we are going to have a bulldozer come in and get rid of them. There’s way too many to stump grind. There’s a guy up here that does it for a very reasonable price. We have some holes/dips in the yard area too that he will be able to re-shape.
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  560. Total game changer
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  561. Thanks! A couple of hours north of Duluth
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  562. They are spiked together with 12 inch spikes.
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  563. Yes rather than dragging the logs over, then peeling them, I would just peel the bark right where I cut them down. I had a lot of bark peelings to clean up afterwards. I also wish I would have built the cabin higher off the ground to start with. I am going to jack it up a couple of feet this summer, but it would have been much easier to have just built it higher off the ground to start with.
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  564. That's awesome! Good luck with the project.
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  565. I do plan on doing quite a bit to the property. I will do a couple of outbuildings this summer, and would love to have gardens. I work 80-90 hour weeks during the summers so it can be challenging. I was supposed to start work middle of april but it's been pushed back. I'm not sure when we will start they are going to let us know so I'm just playing it by ear. I've been spending a lot of time at our family homestead, and I tried getting to the cabin last week but the road was terrible. Really muddy and I got stuck twice so decided not to go. I am going back for sure on this monday or tuesday though, and if it's bad I'll just have Cierra drop me off and ill hike in.
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  566. Off grid has nothing to do with youtube. Off grid means you are not connected to the power grid like everyone else. I can still go to town and upload a YouTube video while I'm there.
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  567.  @victorialehman6604  thank you for the kind words I appreciate it. Im glad you enjoyed it.
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  568. I'm going to pound a well this spring when the ground thaws. I hauled water last summer and I will not be doing that again haha. I could collect rain water but if i pound a well and install a deep well pitched pump I can use the well in the winter too and dont have to melt snow anymore. Which will also be nice.
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  569. I haven't had a problem with bears yet! Which is surprising considering the food and cooking we do inside the cabin. I'm always outside working and making noise so I think that keeps them away. They are more afraid of us then we are of them.
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  570. Most remote/trapper cabins have a shorter roof for heat retention. A 6ft tall person can walk around comfortably in this cabin with no ducking.
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  571. I basically just tel them the size. They don’t ask how it’s being built or anything they just want to know the dimensions and where it’s located on the property.
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  572. Haha no matter what there is always a lot of “you should of” comments. Thanks for watching and commenting. The stove looks really nice and heats the cabin well.
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  573. Yes she will be. She will be here a lot in a couple weeks.
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  574. The Arrowhead is the place to be!
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  575. Thank you!
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  576. Just makin it look mean
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  577. Awesome! That’s exciting. Thanks for watching!
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  578. Been to Valdez many times! Absolutely beautiful.
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  579. You’re way off. We live here
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  580. I can confirm
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  581. That’s mostly what there is here. I burn birch if it’s really cold but there’s not a lot of it so I use it sparingly. And I dont want to take down live birch just to turn it into firewood when there is plenty of dead pine around
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  582. Thank you!
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  583. I am pounding a well this spring!
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  584. I definitely need to do that!
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  585.  @dagmardorsey6383  make it happen! anybody can do it.
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  586.  @jerrywhitlock6034  I will get in touch with you soon
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  587.  @jerrywhitlock6034  That sounds about what I'm looking for!
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  588. There was a small hole where the ridge beam and insulation meet so he must have got in there. Would have been a tight squeeze but he is a weasel I guess.
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  589. Yes I did!
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  590. Haha lots of people rip on us and say we are off grid scammers so I had to explain what off grid means
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  591. We haven’t had any problems but we miss wood heat for sure!
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  592. We have the floor insulted with reflectix insulation and it works great.
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  593. Still have it! This is going to be our future homestead site where we will spend summers. We will still be at the cabin during winter.
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  594. I got to attend beer school when I was about 12 (my parents went to it at a brewery.) They said to always have a designated beer glass and always drink beer out of a glass.
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  595. 8x12!
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  596. I have spent some time there it is an awesome area. Very similar to northern Minnesota.
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  597. Thanks for watching!
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  598. Thank you Sandra. It is nice to have the chickens free ranging again. Thanks for watching!
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  599. Haha I just watched that video! I was thinking the same thing.
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  600. I bought this property at land price with an old moldy trailer house on it. I tore down the trailer house, improved the road going in, and with this new cabin on it, it will increase the value of the property 10s of thousands of dollars. It’s not wasting money at all it’s building wealth. Done this several times now and have done well financially.
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  601. I wanted to get the pads and beams set because the ground could be frozen any day now, the trash you see is from a trailer house that I tore down by myself, by hand, and since this video has been posted, it’s all cleaned up.
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  602. Love it. That’s all you need and your grandkids will remember that camp forever
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  603. I’ve been spending most of my time there. Cierra is busy with dance during the winter so she’s not with me much there
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  604. It should handle the snow load. There’s a 1x4 supporting it every 16 inches so it should be enough. I was climbing all over it when I installed the ridge cap. Thanks for watching! Cierra says thanks!
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  605. The bath house and our house aren’t too far from the new cabin. We plan on doing a sand point well and there is a pretty good spot right behind our building site. The county wants outhouses 100ft from a shallow well so the bath house and out house are a little over a 100 ft from the new cabin site.
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  606. Haha he always likes to be in on the action. Whenever I’m doing something he’s really close by.
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  607. We will still have an indoor composting toilet
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  608. Thanks for the tip! Go for it. You won’t regret it
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  609. It’s what my grandpa called it
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  610. I did!
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  611. The government doesn’t know about this one. Don’t tell on me lol.
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  612. It's a beautiful time of year. It comes and goes too quick though. Thanks for watching.
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  613. She says she got them at L&M fleet supply
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  614. This River you can paddle against the current. We planned it so we were going with the current with all our gear and then took day trips without gear so it was much lighter coming back.
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  615. There’s lots of deer around here so I’m sure they will be. I’ll probably fence this in ASAP
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  616. Where I am at in northern Minnesota there are no inspections. Sorry to hear that there are inspections/fees where you are at. Doesn’t sound like a whole lot of freedom to me.
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  617. The logs are still wet. In a couple of years when they completely dry out I’ll slap some sealer on them.
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  618. If you leave the bark on it traps moisture which will rot the logs faster. Peeling them allows them to dry out properly. Once they are dry, if you paint them or seal them, they will last for centuries as long as they are taken care of. Many trappers and homesteaders back in the day didn’t peel their logs and that’s totally fine. They will still last decades with the bark on usually.
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  619. Axes*
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  620. Hes growing up fast! Just turned 6 months
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  621. It definitely wont be my last cabin! I meant to say last log cabin. I for sure have a few more cabins in me haha. I think I will always love off grid. It's so simple and cheap. I have been to michigan it is very beautiful. My girlfriend and I drove the whole U.P. last summer and we loved it.
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  622. Sorry to hear that
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  623. There are designated outhouses on the lake. There are multiple resorts on the lake that plow the roads so we stop in at a resort and pay a daily fee, which is typically $10-$15
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  624. Yes it was! It was really good. Thank you for watching!
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  625. It was a whitefish which aren’t the most desirable for eating. They are pretty good smoked though. We were fishing for walleye and saugers.
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  626. We didn’t bring a thermometer but during the day it heats pretty well, at night we could see our breath
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  627. I haven’t been to rainy lake in awhile and I miss it. We used to go up there in the summer and camp on an island. Was always a great time.
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  628. It is! Cierras company pays for it so that’s pretty nice
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  629. I haven’t had any problems yet but it could happen. Hopefully not though.
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  630. Haha I’ve been eating fish my whole life, and yes we do catch them. For walleyes I like to cook them in just flour, butter, and salt and pepper. All other fish I bread the fillets with bread crumbs or shore lunch.
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  631. Hey Tim! Haven’t been to the cabin in a couple weeks but will be spending lots of time there this February! Cierra and I usually have better luck fishing but it hasn’t been a good year for us this year. We will keep trying though. Thanks for watching and hope all is well.
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  632. I had limited tools here when I did it so I traced out the drain on the sink, and drilled all the way around it (several holes really close together on the traced circle). Then I used a file to go around and make it smooth. That method takes awhile. The best way is to drill a hole and use a jigsaw with a metal blade and you will be able to cut it out with precision.
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  633. True that!
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  634. I took the gasket off a long time ago.
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  635. We both really enjoy winter. If you live up here you really don’t have a choice because it’s 5-6 months of the year haha. Thanks for watching!
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  636. It’s a camp chef
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  637. But seriously aliens no, criminals definitely. Especially in Alaska.
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  638. Everyone does that. I figure most viewers know how YouTube works. I don’t like to tell anyone what to do haha.
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  639. I actually did it twice haha
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  640. We probably will next year. With the build this year and everything we want to build the bank accounts back up
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  641. Laundromat
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  642. Yes I have gotten some and I’m not sure why? Overall I’ve been happy with it though.
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  643. Awesome! You will like it we’ve had ours for a few years and it works great. Really good water pressure too.
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  644.  @TheTed169  i plan on living in the cabin for sure for a couple years. Possibly longer depending on what happens. There are a lot of improvements I want to make on the property. I will check out your channel. Thanks for watching!
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  645. Metal panels were $72 a sheet and these were $20. I’ve had good luck with them in the past. Worst case scenario I’ll have to swap them out for metal panels and use them for something else if they don’t hold up but I think they’ll be fine. Especially if I shovel the roof off once or twice during the winter.
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  646. I am not worried. Really rare.
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  647. Thank you! I’ve been trying really hard to get better at filming and editing. Awesome that you have a springer. They are the best!
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  648. I procrastinate big time on things I’m not interested in haha. This is the kind of stuff I like doing.
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  649. I am a nail gun
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  650. I think it only took about 7 or 8 working days with 2 guys. That’s nailing by hand. With a nail gun it would have gone much faster
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  651. Thank you Wendy I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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  652. They are Aspen. Lot of people call them Popple up here
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  653. Love it. It’s more than paid it’s do’s around here
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  654. I work for myself
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  655. The other log cabin that is on my channel is 12x16
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  656. His was 11ft by 15ft. This one is 10ft by 12ft so a little smaller. Some day I want to try to build a replica of his cabin.
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  657. The camera adds a few inches haha I’m only 5’8. It’s plenty tall for me. The floor will be different than what you are expecting so stay tuned
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  658. If it was a saddle notch cabin I would have put moss in the notch before I laid them on. But with this method I can do it anytime. The logs will shrink in the next couple of years so I’ll just add more moss where I need to when the time comes. Keeping it simple.
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  659. Thanks!
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  660. I haven’t measured but maybe next video I’ll touch on that. I normally go a little bit higher and do a steeper roof but I wanted to do more of a traditional log cabin this time.
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  661. The shack that I stayed in while I was building the cabin had several paw marks on the walls. They never came around while I was building, which was surprising for how much cooking I was doing outside. They probably stayed away because I was making so much noise with the chainsaw all day every day. I find lots of bear poop and tracks pretty close to the cabin so I'm sure they will be around! I'm definitely going to come up with a much better system than what I have here now.
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  662. I’ll check it out!
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  663.  @jaredscabinlife2868  thanks man! This cabin is 12×16 so pretty much same size as you're building. I will probably do an addition next summer. Stay tuned I move there permanently November 1st and will be posting a lot more videos. Thanks for watching and good luck with your build!
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  664. Yeah in Canada they say portodge, in Minnesota we call them portaiges
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  665. Yes I think so. He helped us out a lot. Even pulled a couple of stumps out for us
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  666. It was really nice of him. We have met a few people in the area and we are the youngest by far. People are looking out for us, we appreciate it. I help anybody I can around here and they do the same. It’s nice having good people around.
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  667. That’s what the contractor said haha! He said now you can build a little garage or carport
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  668. haha I do hunt but I don't take more than what I need. I have a heart for animals and love wildlife.
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  669. I have to haul all materials in by hand, so mortar chinking was pretty much out of the question. I could have used moss but it's not the greatest. Saw a lot of cabins in alaska with foam for chinking, it works really well. its light so much easier to haul to remote cabins. It wont last forever but it will last several years if you keep the water off it. I will replace it with something better eventually. I've never been to the Ozarks but it looks beautiful. I'd love to see it someday.
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  670. sorry for the late reply! We melt snow for all of our water right now. but I'm pounding a sandpoint well in the spring.
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  671. And good luck on your land search.
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  672. Thanks buddy. Glad to know I'm not the only one who gets those comments haha. It's just part of it. When you make yourself public you open up the door for people to say whatever they want about you. It's easy to say things behind a keyboard because you get to remain anonymous. I'm glad you like the videos ill be following your channel as well! Your cabin is looking great.
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  673. I'll be expecting a check... jk haha. It's a really nice stove I like it a lot.
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  674. So after the log is notched, I pound a spike through both notches into the log below. Each log gets 2 spikes if that makes sense.
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  675. I had to carry everything in on my back at the start. I was waiting for my permit for my trail from the USFS. Now that i have it i can bring in concrete. A bottle jack lifts the cabin no problem. I will pour concrete footings in about 2 months 👍. A lot of remote cabins in alaska are on stumps, hard to get concrete to remote locations. And sometimes rocks aren't readily available. It will last for a few years then needs to be replaced.
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  676. I'll have a lot more coming soon!
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  677. It was 6-8 inches but we had some colder weather so most lakes in northern Minnesota are about 8-12 now. Won’t be long and we can drive trucks out. Some people are already but I like to wait until there is a lot of them lol.
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  678. That is a really good idea! Thank you for your input. I’m always looking for ideas for videos. The tent is about 40-50 yards from the cabin and is to the north, nestled in the woods so it shouldn’t catch much wind. Next time it gets really cold we will have to do a trial run and see how well it works!
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  679. It won’t it’s above the floor so it will be heated. Then once it drops below the floor it will flow underground
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  680. That sounds like something I could get into. I’m going to check it out. Thanks.
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  681. Haha yeah he was definitely pouting. He’s used to being pretty free.
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  682. We went out of Mudro! I’m sure you will be fine, the water levels went down A LOT while we were in there
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  683. No we can keep them. We will keep them when we plan on having a fish fry. Early in the trip we had some other meat to eat first so it didn’t spoil. Next time we will count on eating more fish
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  684. It lets in light to the coop. We have short days here right now so I try to give them as much light as possible during the day. They seem to lay more eggs too.
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  685. I love the Mickey Mouse boots. They are the warmest boots I’ve ever worn hands down. Water proof too.
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  686. You can
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  687. Confirmed. You were the first viewer!
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  688. That's awesome Marcia. I have a lot of great memories with my grandpa and uncles at the homestead as well. It's a lot of fun to hear stories from "back in the day." My grandpa's dad bought the property when he immigrated here from Sweden when he was 20. I love that we still have the place. It's a really pretty area and I would love to live there some day. And yes I was trying to be funny haha. We are both sarcastic and like giving each other crap she just didn't notice that one. We both have the same sense of humor. I always like seeing your comments and I'm happy that you and your husband are living the dream!
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  689. You win!
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  690.  @bradleyschneider3871  I dont mean any harm either lol it's all in good fun. She gives it right back
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  691. 2x8 for the beams and 2x6 for the floor joists
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  692. Thanks mike! Yeah it’s a lot of hammer swinging. I think that’s why they had more people on the job site before nail guns haha.
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  693. It was $48.75 or something like that for 3/4” sheets. It was $1,000 for the 20 sheets I needed. It hurt me inside.
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  694. Thank you. And yes sir!
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  695. No reason. This place is pretty far out and all I had was nails. You could use whatever you want to tack it down.
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  696. People built houses long before all that. I am a nail gun.
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  697. That’s awesome! If you have time I like to watch Larry Haun. There are a few videos on YouTube with him. He pounds nails faster than a nail gun and breaks down the building process really well. It’s just a lot of simple steps that make up a home.
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  698. It helps hold the beams together so they won’t pull apart but we used a ton of nails so I didn’t think it was necessary
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  699. Nothing. We are pretty protected from the wind since we are nestled in the woods. The trees block most of the wind. Next year I’m going to add anchors like they do on modular homes though just to be safe.
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  700. It’s cheaper to build them myself
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  701. The stove meets requirements. It has build in heat shields around it. It can actually be closer to the wall than it is but I have single wall pipe coming out so the pipe has to be 18 inches from the wall. If I used double wall I could have tucked the stove in a couple more inches. I will still probably put a heat shield around it just for looks
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  702. Thanks Carol! Weird times indeed
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  703. Thanks Carl! Welcome to the channel
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  704. You’ll be happy with it! It’s a great stove
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  705. You are the winner
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  706. I look forward to showing you the upcoming projects. It will be a busy summer for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting.
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  707. You are the winner!
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  708. Thanks for watching Mark!
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  709. We don’t have running water
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  710. No I just warm up the water on the wood stove
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  711. Thank you!
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  712. It doesn't look like it but the road we walk in on has well over 2 ft of snow on it. Snowmobilers go down the road every once in awhile which is nice because it packs down the road for easy hiking. I wouldn't make it very far with my vehicle, and if I did I absolutely do not want to get stuck back here. Youd be stuck until spring! Lol. We just park where the road is plowed to and park and hike in. It's about a 3 mile hike. Next year we are definitely getting a snowmobile. In the summer we can get much closer to the cabin. Thanks for watching, I'm glad you like the videos.
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  713. Good to know. I want to make a batch in the next couple days and let it steep for a few hours like you do. I have been looking up ways to use it and from what I've read the longer you steep it the more vitamins and antioxidants are pulled from it.
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  714. We have unlimited data and use a hotspot which helps. It still takes me a really long time to upload a video. And sometimes it restarts or gets too 99% and doesn't work. It can be really frustrating. I try my best to time it for if we make a trip to town. The I'll go to a the library or coffee shop and use wifi. But we hardly ever go to town during the winter because of the long hike. In the summer we are in town more.
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  715. Yes I do! I burn probably 90 percent pine because that's mostly what I have. I do have some birch but I try to keep as many of them as I can because there isn't a whole lot of them.
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  716.  @allysonloper2777  Dick Preonneke is the reason I built and live in a log cabin!
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  717. It is 192 sq ft. 12*16. When the snow makes it's way out of here I am adding an 8*12 bedroom and closet out the back.
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  718. Yeah they take a little getting used to! Its definitely a challenge to walk backwards. I go to take a step backwards and wipeout every once in awhile haha
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  719. Haha nice that dude is a character. He cracks me up. Next winter I will have time to do some trapping myself.
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  720. Thank you! You as well.
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  721. Many times lol. Next year we will have one.
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  722. That sounds awesome! Half of the fun is planning everything out. If you ever start a channel let me know I'll check it out. Thanks for watching and best of luck with your exciting adventure.
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  723. I agree. Springers are the best friends.
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  724. I think I have heard of it before yes
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  725. We have the foam board in our camper and i love it. We had just a little buddy heater in there for awhile during the winter and it heated the whole thing on the low setting. Even at below zero. It’s a small space to heat but I was pretty impressed.
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  726. Thank you! Have fun on your trip!
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  727. I’d say look in the arrowhead where we are. Cook county, Lake county, St. Louis county, itasca county,
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  728. I’m honored! Thanks for the comment
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  729. We have an outhouse, and we will have a simple indoor composting toilet that doesn’t require plumbing. As for the shower and sink, they will also be really simple. I will make a video of how all that will work when the time comes.
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  730. Thanks Darin! I really enjoy framing. It’s my favorite part. I’m glad you like the videos, and to have the approval of someone that does it for a living means a lot.
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  731. actually I got those crocs at Walmart, so to answer your question, no lol
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  732. No inspections
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  733. Thanks Casey! I’m doing my best, and if I made a mistake and have a problem in the future, I will definitely bring it up in future videos to try to prevent people from making the same mistakes. No better way to learn than from mistakes.
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  734. Thank you :) good luck on your garden shed. Let me know how it goes!
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  735. Here, we have no 10 amp circuits. It’s normally 15 amp circuits for rooms (bedrooms, living room, etc) that includes outlets and lights. 20 amp circuits are required for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as garages.
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  736. So cool that you are watching from Greece. I love hearing where people are watching from.
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  737. Thank you! We appreciate it
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  738. Very true. After we hung the rock in our room we wished we had at least one more haha. It’s crazy how much planning goes into a home, and how much things get overlooked.
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  739. I used to be an apprentice
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  740. It’s pretty good. Definitely seals the place up nice and prevents any drafts. I’ll let you know how good it is at 30 below this winter haha!
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  741. Foam board.
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  742. I get the question a lot so I think I’m going to make that a whole video in itself and really break it down
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  743. Thank you Sandra! I think he wanted me to quit filming and go throw the ball for him haha
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  744. Amen
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  745. Thanks for the suggestion! We will see how it performs. I’ll give honest updates of everything of done. If it’s not enough I hope someone can learn from it.
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  746. Love it
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  747. Send some of that rain up here we need it! Good luck with your garden this year.
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  748. This cabin is 20ft wide by 32ft long. 640sqft. Plus a 12x20 loft.
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  749. Thank you for the information!
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  750. Thank you!
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  751. Thank you my friend
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  752. Thanks Noah! You were one of the originals. Thanks for sticking around and for all the support.
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  753. I didn’t use house wrap. I’ll use foam board insulation and spray foam the seams. The metal will be vented as well
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  754. Thank you. I can’t say I have seen that stamp yet but I will start looking for it from now on. Good to know.
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  755. They were the screws with the rubber gasket used for metal roofing. I didn’t use weather stripping but I caulked it underneath and on top with a premium caulk.
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  756. The wall paneling will stay but we are going to stain it. That will be in the next video.
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  757. It’s caulked
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  758. Yes I am going through the wall. I don’t want to put a hole in the roof. In fact I really don’t want to go on the roof ever again haha
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  759. Thanks for the positive comment I’m glad you like the videos!
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  760. 2x8x16ft
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  761. No reason other than a contractor I worked for in Alaska did it that way. I’m sure it’s overkill.
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  762. I had to get a permit but there are no inspections or anything. They said they will come by and assess it next time they do tax assessments so our property taxes will go up of course.
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  763. Lol 😂. No reason other than the contractor I worked for in Alaska always did it this way.
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  764. I didn’t get any footage of that but I will try to explain how in the next video
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  765. Anytime. All are welcome at the cabin.
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  766. My dads a big fan. I don’t watch to many shows but I’ve seen some episodes and i love it.
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  767. Either foam board or fiberglass
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  768. Thank you! I met a few guys from Maine when I lived in Alaska. They reminded me a lot of Minnesota. Maine and Minnesota guys get a long really well.
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  769. Yes. I’ll do fiberglass in the walls and I’m still trying to decide if I want to do fiberglass or foam board in the roof.
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  770. No, they are self tapping metal screws with a rubber gasket on them. So when it’s screwed through the metal the screw compresses the gasket making a watertight seal
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  771. The rain does ping but I really like that sound.
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  772. Hi Tim. Haven’t had a problem with rust. I will definitely show the inside! I’m glad that you continue to watch and always leave a positive comment. Cierra and I appreciate it.
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  773. I used a concrete pad foundation. I have a video about that and how it works. The screws have a rubber gasket on them that gets compressed when it gets screwed in, which makes a watertight seal
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  774. The screws have a rubber gasket on them that compresses when it’s screwed down which makes a seal
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  775. I can’t say I ever wished I had a nail gun but several times I realized how much faster things would be going with one. I’m not anti power tools. Power tools are awesome I just wanted to do it by hand and show people that it can be done. I’m making all my own cabinets and furniture and will be using a screw gun for that 👍
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  776. I see some people use it behind the t1-11 and some people don’t. My grandpa built a cabin with T1-11 about 45 years ago and didn’t use any vapor barrier. Cabin is still in excellent shape and has zero problem heating so I went with that.
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  777. I haven’t had too many problems with them but I am going to put skirting underneath this cabin to prevent them from coming in. Good luck with your build and thanks for commenting!
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  778. Haha we tied a few ratchet straps together and my dad hung on to me on the other side of the roof on the ground will I lowered myself down. Didn’t get any footage of that though.
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  779. I will put it through the wall. I don’t want to put a hole in the roof if I don’t have to.
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  780. For the right price I will do just about anything haha
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  781. Okay I’ll let her know about it. Thank you.
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  782. Nails are a little cheaper and when it comes to shear strength they are stronger. Also all we have is a generator, and a hammer doesn’t require a battery.
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  783. Yes it’s frustrating paying twice the price
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  784. The rafters take a few more whacks than normal cause my main goal is not falling off the scaffolding while I’m leaning back haha
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  785. Thank you for the tip and for the positive comment! Yes we will put a porch on the front. Once I get the windows and door installed I’ll probably frame up the interior rooms, then do the porch. It’s a bit of a high step getting in and out of the cabin and it’s starting to become a little annoying so the porch is in the near future haha
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  786. Quite a bit north of you. I grew up around that area though.
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  787. That little wood stove is a guide gear wood stove. It was about $110 from Amazon. I cut the square in the door myself and put mica glass in it.
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  788. Haha
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  789. We should stop littering the woods with shopping malls, gas stations, roads, sidewalks, factories, parking garages, airports, mines, houses, apartments, schools, etc.. where towns and cities are that was once untouched wilderness you know.
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  790. Happy New Year!
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  791. Happy new year!
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  792. Yeah that’s a dugout cabin and I really considered doing that with this build. They work well and I think they looks awesome.
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  793. Fighting bears
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  794. I like that it’s secluded. Plus I am surrounded by national forest so it would be really expensive to get a permit for that.
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  795. I’d have to measure but i think they are 5ft 6in. This one is taller. I wanted to do more of a traditional log cabin on the new one like Dick Proennekes or how the trappers did it. Shorter roof means more heat retention. This taller cabin heats up extremely well though, but my wood stove is oversized so that helps
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  796. Thanks for watching!
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  797. No. She teaches dance camps during the summers so she’a gone a lot. We will have a video tonight.
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  798. I will have to check them out!
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  799. I love snow. Makes things challenging sometimes but it's beautiful.
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  800. A little bit
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  801. It definitely collapsed! lol. Quite the mess to clean up now but I'm ready to get rid of that eye sore
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  802. That's awesome!
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  803. I just might have to!
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  804. 3 miles. It’s about 45 minutes of driving on 4 wheeler trails until I get to where I park. And the only reason it’s plowed that far is because of loggers
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  805. Thank you I'm glad you like the videos!
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  806. Thanks Marcia. Your log home sounds beautiful!!
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  807. I sold it
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  808. 40 acres. Surrounded by National Forest for miles on all sides.
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  809. Sorry about that. I can enhance the audio on the editing software I use but I must not have in this video. I'll make sure it's good from now on.
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  810. He is definitely a happy dog! Gets to sleep on the bed and everything
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  811. I work construction during the summers and save everything and Cierra works online. It's really cheap to live this way because we dont really have any bills. We use data on our phones for internet. We had to switch networks to be able to even get data here. We have a hotspot too which helps with uploading videos. it still takes like 4 or 5 hours to upload a video but it is doable.
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  812. Its all part of the fun
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  813. The land is private. It just happens to be surrounded by national forest land.
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  814. There are lots of wolves around here. Pretty sad that we see more wolf tracks than deer/moose tracks.
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  815. The fun thing about building a cabin is you get to make everything exactly how you want it.
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  816. That is awesome that you are going after it you wont regret it! Once the work is complete and you get to enjoy it there is no better feeling.
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  817. Even out in the middle of nowhere in Alaska you can still have internet
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  818. The grid is the power grid. Which most people are tied to. If you are on grid, you have an electric bill. If you are off grid, you are not tied to the grid like everyone else, meaning you do not have an electric bill. We run a generator with a cell phone booster to get really crappy internet out here.
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  819. haha I know I couldn't believe it in the spring it looked so funny. Looked like a 10ft tall guy marked the trail. I'm 5'8 so I'm pretty vertically challenged as well.
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  820. I own the land yes. It just happens to be bordered on all sides by national forest which is what I was looking for. I wanted it to be bordered by either federal, county, or state land and be private and remote. I looked on Zillow all the time and got in touch with realtors and told them what I wanted and they started sending me land for sale that fit my description. It took awhile to find the right one but they are out there!
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  821. We will give it a try! Thanks for the recommendation
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  822. I have a video that shows what we did during the winter. I made a temporary bathroom that connected to the cabin. But as of right now I just have an outhouse. I will be making a different bathroom this summer and will have a video of it.
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  823. This is in northern Minnesota!
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  824. Cause why wouldn’t ya
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  825. Mostly pine. I built it and during the winter I store meat outside (it’s below zero most of the time)
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  826. On my phone with a cell phone booster
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  827. Awesome that you're building a log cabin up here. It's a beautiful area. Thanks for watching!
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  828. Right on I'm excited for you guys. It is quite the reward when its finished and you get to enjoy it.
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  829. I just built the cabin last summer and all of my time went to that. Then I had to go back to town to work the rest of the summer/fall. I have already got a good amount of wood stocked up for next winter! I mostly burn pine because that's pretty much all there is up here. I do burn birch every once in awhile.
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  830. Haha those are fighting words!
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  831. Yes I tied it down 👍
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  832. Good deal!
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  833. Thank you for watching!
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  834. Thanks! I’m glad you liked the video
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  835. Thanks for sharing man! I’m definitely going to try that.
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  836. Good luck on your build!
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  837. The link is in the description.
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  838. Yes you can. You can also still use it while it’s charging from a generator or outlet. I do it all the time!
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  839. 400 watts total
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  840. It is really easy to use. Charges fast as well and lasts a long time depending on what you are running.
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  841. Good to know!
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  842. Haha I just rip the sleeves off. Thanks for watching!
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  843. Used them right after I dropped them. They will dry in place.
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  844. Haha I’m sure it will catch up with me someday. Then I too will look back at all the dumb stuff I did. Thanks for watching!
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  845. Yes it certainly would have. I have one but it’s at my other log cabin.
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  846. Thanks Peter!
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  847. Not a stupid question. Have a good overhang on your roof and seal the logs with UV and water protectant every so often.
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  848. That’s the goal!
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  849. I would get one if it’s not a big deal. The cabin we live in is considered a “cabin” on the building permit because there is no plumbing, etc. Cabin permits are a lot more relaxed where I’m at. If you do it with cash there are no inspections, nothing. They will just come and assess it for taxes on the next round. Up to you though. If you can get away with not getting one then it’s only illegal if you get caught. But if it’s not a big deal to get a permit then I’d get one. Then you don’t have to worry about anything. Just call and tell them what you are planning to do and see what you need. That’s what I do. I’ll I have to do for a permit is tell them the size of the building and where it’s going to be located on the property and that’s it.
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  850. Like I said I’m pretty sure I can do it for less than $500. Homemade door helps, I always grab free windows whenever I see them, so that helps as well.
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  851. I have seen his channel it’s awesome. Haven’t watched it in a long long time so I have some catching up to do
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  852. A shed style would work just fine but I’m going to use all logs for the roof construction so I don’t have to buy lumber. I always do a 10/12 pitch at minimum so the snow slides right off usually.
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  853. I may have to look into that! Could be a little side gig too and get my money back for the sawmill. People are always looking for lumber.
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  854. I’m glad you enjoy it. I enjoy sharing it.
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  855. Merry Christmas!!
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  856. Merry Christmas!
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  857. It’ll all work out! Always does
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  858. That is the question we must ask ourselves. Do we lock it and hope that someone just leaves, or leave it unlocked so they don’t break stuff. The way I see it, if someone wants in bad enough they will get in.
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  859. Ziggy
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  860. Depends on what you want!
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  861. I self film. Just set up a tripod. Every shot you see I go back for the camera and set up for the next shot
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  862. Don’t be a chicken! Much safer to be in the woods then in a city nowadays.
    2
  863. Yes northern Minnesota. Thanks for watching!
    2
  864. Thanks my man!
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  865. Thank you that's really nice of you. Skeeter is in dog heaven!
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  866. Thanks I appreciate it. Checking out your channel right now.
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  867. This is a remote cabin in the middle of the wilderness. I have to hike in and out. About a half mile in the summer and 2.5 miles in the winter. It is extremely hard to get stuff back in here. It has to be carried in on my back or pulled by hand in a sled.
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  868. haha no worries!
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  869.  @olberarosa2346  Thanks for watching!
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  870. we have a futon that folds into a bed. Before that we slept on the floor or on cots.
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  871. Thank you!
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  872. It is really peaceful. Skeeter is living the life!
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  873. Thank you!
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  874. Exciting! Happy for you
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  875. Thanks Courtney I’m glad you are enjoying the videos
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  876. I’m switching stoves. I had that one in there last winter.
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  877. His tent is nearby where I’m at
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  878. Lol I didn’t even notice it
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  879. Hi Bruce! The dogs are brothers from a different litter. They have the same mom and dad. Skeeter is the older one. Thanks for watching. I’m glad you liked the video.
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  880. Thanks it was fun! The fish was excellent. Cierra and I are going to have more for dinner tonight!
    2
  881. I use old car/truck batteries because they perform better in the extreme cold. They can potentially give of gases while they are charging. Some people still have them inside but vent them to the outside. If you have the appropriate batteries they can be charged inside with no harm. My panels are really close to the cabin so it's not a big deal to go out and hook the battery up quick. Then haul it back in when its charged.
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  882. I didn't think I would find that until spring!
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  883. Yes and it will be. I have a wire brush attachment for my drill that will clean it up and get rid of the bubbly look. Then I will drive nails about 1/2 inch apart and mortar over the foam for a more permanent and cleaner looking chinking. I will have a video of that this spring along with videos of the many other projects we want to accomplish this spring/summer.
    2
  884. Happy New Year
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  885. Minnesota
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  886. Happy New Year!
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  887. haha Skeeter is the man. Best little friend anyone could ever ask for.
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  888.  @witchyhour  I'll keep that in mind if we are ever out east! You are welcome here anytime as well. I'll tell her hi for you! Thanks for watching and for the comments!
    2
  889. Just checked out your channel good stuff!
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  890. Cheers Kylie!
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  891. Happy New Year to you! He is a springer spaniel.
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  892. that means a lot, thank you!
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  893. I sure like it. Excited to continue to share it.
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  894. Hi Marcia! We have some cool ideas for the bath house. Stay tuned. And thanks for continuing to watch!
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  895. Haha I think we all have spring fever. We need to start our seeds too. Thanks for watching!
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  896. Thank you! We are excited to share it with you
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  897. The other cabin isn’t going anywhere
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  898. Haha I don’t sit much
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  899. Thank you Dave!
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  900. I miss him every day! I wish I could have had more time with him. I'd give anything to have just one minute of time with him.
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  901. That is very good information! Thank you for commenting I appreciate it!
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  902. it would be fun to have you up here! I would definitely come help you at your place as well. Stay in touch!
    2
  903. I have a sister that lives in the cities so I sometimes go through St Cloud!
    2
  904. just turned 6 months!
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  905. I am long overdue for a workbench. I'm going to put a nice one in my woodshed this spring!
    2
  906. Its parked just passed my nearest neighbor. We look out for each other. Most people up here are respectful.
    2
  907. Thanks Marcia! Homemade stoves are the best! We played Fergus Falls in hockey a lot growing up I love that area!
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  908. Thank you! It was good but crowded Haha. I was ready to get back.
    2
  909. Thanks buddy!
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  910. Yes we have one. The heater itself is indoor safe and has a built in co2 detector but I have a separate one just to be sure.
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  911. Lol!
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  912. Yes I plan on pounding a well this spring
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  913. Smells good and the sound of the wind going through them is really pretty
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  914. I don’t plan on it. I enjoy being there during the winters. I hope to share the place with my kids some day.
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  915. Haha of course we will include him
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  916. I haven’t thought about that but I will definitely consider it. Thanks for the info!
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  917. I read all comments but have been bad about replying and liking them lately. People take time to comment which I really appreciate (and I do read them) so I need to be better about liking them so people know I read them. Thank you for commenting and continuing to watch my videos.
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  918. The land itself isnt on a lake but there are lots of lakes within walking distance.
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  919. I should be able to pound a sand point where I am at. We will see in the spring
    2
  920. They work really well! Just do your business and cover it with sawdust. No odor or anything. I was pretty impressed with how well they work. I’ve seen it on a few other channels and tried it out myself and I’m glad I did!
    2
  921. We will pound a well in the spring
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  922. About an hour and a half.
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  923. Thank you! Always fun to hear of other people with the same dreams and goals. Good luck and keep me updated on how it’s going.
    2
  924. Of course he got to ride with! In my lap the whole time. Happy Easter!
    2
  925. They are poplar/aspen trees
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  926. I don’t pre drill them but you can. I buy my spikes from Home Depot. They are 3/8inch by 12 inch galvanized spikes. I buy them by the case. It’s $100 for 119 of them.
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  927. She’s loves that truck more than I do actually
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  928. Now that this snowstorm is over it’s supposed to warm up here. Lots of rain in the forecast as well.
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  929. Skeeter Springs Homestead
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  930. Really fun
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  931. Yeah the logs are drying, I’ll be throwing a roof up on it soon
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  932. yes sir 10 mil. Haha yeah this lifestyle keeps a guy active enough that bacon consumption isn't a concern.
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  933. Marcia i have been reading your comments i love them. Thank you for watching. I love my fellow Minnesotans.
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  934. Carrying in the wood is an important part of the job. I bet your grandfather appreciated the help
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  935. Nobody. It’s there in case the cabin burns down. No neighbors to run to or fire dept so you need something else to get into. It has a wood stove in it and firewood.
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  936. Yes sir. It’s excellent grouse hunting and really good fishing nearby
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  937. Yes they are. I’ve never had cold feet.
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  938. Depends on how hard you pack it in. I pack it in as much as I possibly can and end up with about half a pot.
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  939. Lol I wouldn’t be surprised
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  940. In one of my previous videos you can see it build from start to finish in a slide show. The video is titled “24 year old builds mortgage free off grid log cabin”
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  941. That icebox sounds awesome! Thank you for the information, I figured we probably would have to swap the bottles about every 3 days. It would be cool to find an old one like you have. I may or may not do the sliding door like boss of the swamp has. I don’t like poking too many holes in the house haha.
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  942. Thank you!
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  943. I never heard them howl
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  944. It works man!
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  945. That’s awesome! Stay tuned I have a lot of camping stuff coming up.
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  946. Thank you! The tent is very comfortable with the wood stove in there and it’s just fun to set up for camp.
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  947. Thank you I appreciate you watching
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  948. That sounds like a fun deer camp!!
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  949. You’re the best!
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  950. Sweden and Norway
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  951. I agree!
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  952. I don’t know dude
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  953. They make propane water heaters for pretty cheap but I just heat it on the wood stove usually. Sometimes I heat it on our propane cook stove. During the summer I don’t heat it at all.
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  954. Thank you Linda! I’m glad you enjoy the videos
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  955. It lasts quite awhile but I keep some on hand and just stuff it in as I need to.
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  956. You absolutely can. Just have to go do it. That’s it.
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  957. Not that I’ve noticed. They were green logs, so they have shrunk a little bit (barely noticeable) but that’s it.
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  958. Yes I have a multi part series that shows the whole build from beginning to end
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  959. Im thinking about parking it on a lake about 10 miles from the cabin and ice fishing out of it during the winter
    2
  960. Thank you I appreciate that. He is a springer spaniel. Great dog.
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  961. Hehe love you guys
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  962. Couldn’t agree more.
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  963. I’m really glad you enjoyed the trip. I have quite a few more of these planned in the near future so stay tuned! I’d love to have you with on the next one
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  964. I appreciate that my friend
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  965. Zillow, and land watch are the only two i use. Craigslist and Facebook marketplace work well too.
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  966. I like to keep it clean lol
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  967. He wanted me to play ball with him while I was building the door. He was giving me the puppy dog eyes
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  968. Thank you! Yes we process and cut our own venison
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  969. Things are looking a lot different around here! Thanks for watching
    2
  970. Yeah its crazy times its changing everyone's plans. I'll be doing those 12 hour days really soon. Looking forward to seeing you at the cabin ill be tuning in.
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  971. Thank you!
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  972. Right on cheers buddy
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  973. Thanks for watching my friend
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  974. That is a good idea!
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  975. Haha yeah I'm going to try to get the parts off and re use them. Make it a burning barrel.
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  976. Thanks for watching
    2
  977. I do plan on saving the parts and using them on a burning barrel. Thanks for watching and commenting.
    2
  978. Northeast Minnesota is a hidden gem
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  979. Me too!
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  980. Yes I will! One of the many projects this summer.
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  981. There is still a little bit of snow in the woods here too but very little. I haven't had any bear issues yet, and haven't seen any sign of them lately which I'm okay with. I'm sure they will be around at some point. Thanks for the tip on the chains I will definitely try that next time! Thanks for watching
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  982. I have no use for one. The road isn't plowed in the winters so you can't get back here regardless. Next winter I'm going to get dropped off and hike in that way I don't have to worry about a vehicle since I don't have a need for one during the winter
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  983. The mosquitos are terrible this year here too! Thanks for watching
    2
  984. Sorry to hear that. Hopefully the freeze is done this week.
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  985. Bears will destroy any building if they want. Doesn’t matter how strong it is. If they want to get in they are getting in. They are crazy strong
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  986. Thanks robin we appreciate it
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  987. Me too haha. It never gets old.
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  988. Considering the fact I was inside it and couldn’t move it, also climbed all over the roof to nail the tar paper on, I’m sure it will hold up for a long time as a chicken coop..
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  989. Really. A bear is insanely strong. Doesn’t matter if you use 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, or 1 inch plywood that is literally nothing for a bear to push in. You can add all the studs and sheathing you want but if a bear wants to get in it would be nothing for him to get in.
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  990. Thanks man! Cheers
    2
  991. Yeah I saw on the radar that Canada was getting some as well. We are supposed to get more this weekend. Stay warm up there.
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  992. He is a springer
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  993. Sauna is in the future. Probably next month.
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  994. Me too!
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  995. Haha I wouldn’t consider this cabin remote but it’s rural. I don’t consider anything you can drive to remote. The log cabin we have though is really remote.
    2
  996. Skeeter Springs Homestead
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  997. They are ISA brown chickens so they do pretty well in the cold. That’s why we got them. This is my first winter with chickens, but I’m told by my Alaska friends as long as you keep the coop draft free they don’t need a heat source at all. I’ll still probably get one for -30 and colder nights. The biggest challenge will Be keeping their water from freezing but I have a few remedies for that.
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  998. I take him hunting all the time! He’s a really good hunter. As soon as he sees me putting on orange or grabbing my shotgun he knows what time it is. He listens really well and rarely gets too far ahead which is pretty rare for a 2 year old springer. He’s a special dog.
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  999. Haha I said if you call it “Cierras Cabin” then people will know how to spell your name lol.
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  1000. As long as there is no draft in the coop they will be warm. They are ISA browns so they do very well in the cold. On really cold nights (-20 or colder) I’ll probably run a heat lamp in there for them. Though I’m told they don’t need it.
    2
  1001. It’s my workshop
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  1002. Haha thanks Angela! You’re the best
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  1003. Arrowhead of Minnesota
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  1004. I will go into detail on a lot more things in upcoming videos! I'm going to make a long video in the near future explaining how I got my land and how to get started, all the different options, etc. Thanks for watching.
    2
  1005. Melting snow on the woodstove and running it through a filter and purifier. I'll make a video of that pretty soon. This spring I'm pounding a well though.
    2
  1006. Northern Minnesota
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  1007. He was with Cierra. Skeeter and Cierra will be back. They are staying with me a lot more this winter. Im excited about it.
    2
  1008. I did. I tore it down. That was a temporary bathroom to get us through the winter. Im building a much better one this fall.
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  1009. Haha i was getting out of there as fast as I could and not looking back.
    2
  1010. Hes a springer spaniel
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  1011. I usually have a shotgun with slugs around. Im in pretty thick bear country. I haven't had any problems yet though. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
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  1012. I’m going to have to try it!
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  1013. We are bouncing between the log cabin and the new place. We are building a new house this spring. Thanks for watching Weston!
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  1014. I have. He has an awesome channel.
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  1015. Will have solar and point a sand point this spring
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  1016. Cierra works online and does well
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  1017. I work really long hours doing construction during the summer months.
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  1018. Thanks for the comment! I show a little bit of fishing once in awhile but haven’t showed my hunts. This year I will show more of what goes into the lifestyle besides just building and getting firewood.
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  1019. We will pound a sand point this spring
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  1020. Thank you for watching!
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  1021. I’ve been wanting to do the random IPA thing for awhile haha but there are a couple of other outdoor channels that kind of do that and I don’t want to copy anybody. I’ll still probably do it though haha. Thanks for commenting!
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  1022. Yes I have considered that. I really enjoy woodworking and have really thought about building some handcrafted furniture among other things. I just need a good spot to do it at and this is it. I will build a little workshop for me where I can spend evenings making things. I am glad you enjoy the videos and thank you for commenting!
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  1023. It’s simple! And I can shower on 2 gallons comfortably this way
    2
  1024. It is 10 but borders national forest
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  1025. Lol I love South Park
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  1026. Lol that would suck
    2
  1027. Thank you Mike! Should have news on the mugs soon.
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  1028.  @7secondcommute  thanks for watching! The pumps are like $60-70. Lots of different brands. I just got the cheapest one and haven’t had a problem yet
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  1029. I do not but you can find them at harbor freight, Amazon, or most fleet stores. It’s just a 12v transfer pump
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  1030. Regular stick framed. Thanks for watching!
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  1031. Thank you for the positive words it is much appreciated! I’m glad you enjoy spending time with us through our videos. That’s what it’s all about.
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  1032. Good idea! Thanks
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  1033. Yes I have some stuff already drawn up. I will share them in a upcoming video.
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  1034. Thanks Noah! You were one of my first subscribers. Thanks for sticking around!
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  1035. Thank you Karen!
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  1036. Thanks Colin! We appreciate you being on our journey with us
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  1037. Northern Minnesota. Closer to the log cabin.
    2
  1038. We have been talking about one and would like to write one in the future
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  1039.  @troypayne3078  good luck my friend
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  1040. I’m not sure but hopefully not too bad.
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  1041. Thanks Tim! I don’t plan on stopping YouTube any time soon. In fact we are just getting started! Thanks again for watching and commenting
    2
  1042. It will face north
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  1043. No black spruce on my land and there are wolves in the area but haven’t seen much sign lately
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  1044. Thank you. We appreciate it!
    2
  1045. I would say it almost has a peanut butter taste to it. It tastes much better than I thought it would.
    2
  1046. Always love hearing that people are watching from overseas! New Zealand looks beautiful, I would love to visit some day
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  1047. Once I can start I’ll be pumping out the videos!
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  1048. I will check it out! I do keep a journal and will definitely build a wood shed this summer. I will be back to work once the cabin is dried in.
    2
  1049. The peak will be 8 ft tall when standing in the middle of the loft
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  1050. We are going to pound a sand point well this summer. More outbuildings are planned for the future but I have a lot on my plate for this summer.
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  1051. It’s 10 acres
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  1052. So yes I think he approves lol
    2
  1053. My dad and I were joking when we were building that bath house because skeeter kept staring at me like “really? Another small cabin?” Haha
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  1054. Haha yes it does! You know how it is. Remote cabins are still awesome though. Yours is coming along great.
    2
  1055. Log homes look cool but there is a lot of maintenance with them and the heat retention is much better with a stick frame building.
    2
  1056. Thank you for the kind words Nancy! Cierra and I really appreciate the positive comment. We look forward to sharing the build with you!
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  1057. It will be a 12/12 pitch. Good headroom in the loft
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  1058. Cierra works online and I work construction
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  1059. The county didn’t need plans they just wanted to know how big the building was going to be and where it will be located on the property.
    2
  1060. Skeeters room is in our room lol. He sleeps on our bed but moved to the floor and back to the bed a few times during the night.
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  1061. Thanks for watching
    2
  1062. Taxes are $200 a year. Will probably go up a couple hundred bucks with the cabin on it.
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  1063. I am in the market for one of those fans. I am actually getting rid of the foam all together. I'm replacing it this spring with a much nicer synthetic chinking.
    2
  1064. Thanks Dave! we just wrapped up and did really good! We are all coming back with our limits. I have enough clips for a video, I will upload it early this week!
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  1065. I work construction during the summers
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  1066. Stoves are addicting! They say once you have one you will always have one. They are lots of fun. There is no heat like woodstove heat. Heats you up right to the bone!
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  1067. In the summer I can get 1/2 away from the cabin so it's much closer. Next winter i plan on having a snowmobile!
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  1068. 100%
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  1069. It is a challenge to keep things organized with the small space. I have big plans to help that this summer though. We just wrapped up fishing and did really well! I'm bringing my limit back to the cabin so will make a fish fry video! Always love seeing your comments Marcia. I would love to see some pictures of you and your husband's place some time.
    2
  1070. You are correct. Bunny Boots. They are the best cold weather boots in the world in my opinion. Waterproof too.
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  1071. Absolutely! I have so many things to do this spring! Lots of projects. It seems overwhelming but I'm excited!
    2
  1072. I built a cabin north of Fairbanks as well! Are you up the steese or the Elliot?
    2
  1073. Everything in town was pretty much closed. We would have loved to eaten lunch at a local place. We still had a good time driving around the area though.
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  1074. Haha that’s a great idea!
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  1075. Thanks Tim! I always enjoy reading your comments
    2
  1076. Haha
    2
  1077. Thanks buddy i appreciate it. I’ll do the same. It’s a lot of fun reading previous journals. I forgot a lot of stuff and once I start reading it I remember it well. It’s pretty cool.
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  1078. Cierra has a booster that I use and it helps. I actually set my phone up on the tripod outside while uploading because the signal is better. Then every 10 minutes I bring my phone in to warm up for 10 minutes then repeat the cycle until it’s uploaded haha.
    2
  1079. My mom is actually a really good writer she would be able to help me with proofing and editing. She writes for a lot of local magazines.
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  1080. Glad you enjoyed it
    2
  1081. Me too my friend
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  1082. There are pike but we didn’t catch one which was surprising
    2
  1083. I’m all about it now!
    2
  1084. They were ribeyes
    2
  1085. I’ll put it in the next video!
    2
  1086. Yes, but no bathing
    2
  1087. We did well. Caught a lot of small mouth and trout. Never got into the walleyes though.
    2
  1088. We normally do
    2
  1089. It’s my favorite place on earth! It’s incredible
    2
  1090. I watch his channel often!
    2
  1091. Yeah I’m not a big fan of government. They suck every penny they possibly can out of people. They have become a business which is sad.
    2
  1092. Tonight I hope
    2
  1093. Absolutely. Just takes a little more work to control the temp
    2
  1094. I got the land pretty cheap because it is so remote. I have 40 acres. And the nice part is its surrounded by national forest for miles in every direction so I have endless land to roam.
    2
  1095. That's what I meant! Haha
    2
  1096. Thanks, it was a lot of fun. The resort that plows this particular road put a couple of ramps across it that we had to straddle with the truck!
    2
  1097. It's a good time!
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  1098. Haha I agree. Too bad people are easily offended nowadays.
    2
  1099. I like perch too!
    2
  1100. Great movie!
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  1101. yes it is!
    2
  1102. I usually just coat them in flour and fry them in a little butter with some salt and pepper! Also bread crumbs are good. I havent had a whole lot of smoked fish actually. I had a lot of smoked salmon when I lived in Alaska but I'd like to try smoking some here in Minnesota. Some people here do. I love crab but dont get it very often!
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  1103. The lake completely defrosts in the spring/summer, and completely freezes in the winter. You can safely drive a truck on 1 ft thick ice. There is about 3ft of ice this time of year so it's really safe actually. It's crazy how strong ice is!
    2
  1104. He is no colder than the rest of the animals in the wild. I do bring her home though.
    2
  1105. Haha I’m glad you can relate! I have a lot of family in Baudette. Thanks for watching!
    2
  1106. True that! No better feeling when it warms up though.
    2
  1107. Sounds like you’re living the good life! Congratulations and thanks for watching.
    2
  1108. He was very right. Our lawn is coming in nice.
    2
  1109. No I just pick them off. Skeeter gets a lot more of them than I do.
    2
  1110. Might go that route on the bigger ones but will have to wait til we get some more precipitation. Really dry here.
    2
  1111. All I have is 1.5 inch foam board in the walls and ceiling, and one layer of reflectix insulation in the floor.
    2
  1112. I’ve gotten a few comments about the skirting. It’s probably something I will look into.
    2
  1113. We had talked about getting one. I’ve heard great things about them.
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  1114. I’ve chopped cords and cords of wood with skeeter nearby. He probably looks closer on camera than what he really is. He likes to be by me and watch me and tries to help haha. I am really careful and make sure he’s far enough away.
    2
  1115. Ely is my favorite town in the state
    2
  1116. Thank you I’m going to have to try it!
    2
  1117. It’s always fun to see that other Minnesotans are watching
    2
  1118. I lived in Alaska for 2 years and in my opinion Minnesota is colder. They don’t get the winds like we do here. Thank you for watching!
    2
  1119. Yes it is! Works great
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  1120. Haha it’s a rhetorical question I know
    2
  1121. Haha there are definitely a lot of questions but I enjoy replying to them. I look forward to sharing the future cabin with you.
    2
  1122. Cut it shaving. No mirror here lol.
    2
  1123. Thank you I’m glad you like the videos! We use our predator generator A LOT and it has never failed us. It’s always fun hearing where people are watching from! Cheers
    2
  1124. I’m going to have to try those! I’ll cut up the pre-cooked brats sometimes and put them in scrambled eggs. Good eating.
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  1125. Hey Weston!
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  1126. Haha yes he does that. He’s a springer. He hops around like a rabbit all the time when he’s excited
    2
  1127. We do sometimes!
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  1128. My grandparents passed away 12 years ago. My uncles and I process the firewood there but it’s only used as campfire wood.
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  1129. We are building another cabin on the new land this spring. It’s more accessible (still surrounded by national forest) and more suitable for gardening so will make our dreams of homesteading much easier. We just got the land a month ago and are pretty excited about it so have been spending a lot of time here. We will still be spending lots of time at the log cabin.
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  1130. Lol!
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  1131. Northern Minnesota
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  1132. I love the Cook area. I’ve never been there but next time I’m there I’ll check it out!
    2
  1133. Yes 2x4s
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  1134. People take the time to comment so i feel i owe them my time to read them at least. I’m glad you like the videos!
    2
  1135. Unfortunately no
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  1136. I have major OCD with the level haha.
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  1137. OSB is $40 a sheet where I’m at. T1-11 is $43.
    2
  1138. Fishing with the doggos will be a pretty common theme this summer!
    2
  1139. 88.5. 7 ft studs and the bottom plate and double top plate brings it to 88.5
    2
  1140. It’s about $43 now.
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  1141. Nice! We were leaving that day anyways. We planned on fishing all day then heading out late afternoon but the fishing was super slow, so we headed home in the morning instead
    2
  1142. On this day it was -25F or -31C. It gets even colder than that sometimes.
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  1143. I’ve had pretty good luck with Zillow. If you want a full run down on what to look for and where to look for land, I would highly recommend checking out the channel “girl in the woods”. She did an excellent job on what to look for and how to find land.
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  1144. At least fifty.
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  1145. Thanks for watching Tim!
    2
  1146. Big party foul. Luckily there were no casualties.
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  1147. I prefer to be outside too. If Skeeter isn’t with I fish outside usually. His paws get cold if it’s chilly so he likes to warm up and lay in the sled. I usually jig one pole and put a live minnow with a bobber on the other. We are allowed 2 lines in MN.
    2
  1148. Lol!
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  1149. Measures depth and ice thickness
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  1150. About 16-18”
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  1151. Northern Minnesota
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  1152. If I go without the snowmobile I think I'll get in pretty good shape this winter haha
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  1153. Awesome! Thanks for watching.
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  1154. Thanks for watching!
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  1155. Its always fun to hear where people are watching from. Thank you!
    2
  1156. I have the GPS coordinates of all 4 corners and yes they came out and surveyed my trail in relation to my land.
    2
  1157. Just a tarp. Very common in Alaska. Cheap and effective. I will be hauling in some metal soon though.
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  1158. No problem I love your videos. Haha me too. It's crazy how quickly a pile goes in the middle of winter.
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  1159. Haha I know it sucks
    2
  1160. Concrete pads, with a burnt stump on top.
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  1161. Thanks!
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  1162. About $1 each
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  1163. Cierra just made us some blueberry oatmeal yogurt today. It was delicious. And very nutritious 😉
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  1164. Full time place. It is in northeast Minnesota by the Boundary Waters.
    2
  1165. True that! I took it away from him right after that. He dug it out of the garbage lol.
    2
  1166. The stove/oven runs on propane. It’s lit with a match.
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  1167. It smells like wood stove smoke
    2
  1168. thank you for the suggestion. Good idea!
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  1169. It's the life!! I didn't get to do any trapping this year but now that the cabin is more setup I will have time for it next winter.
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  1170. with the stuff that's in our food supply these days hair is the least of your concern
    2
  1171. You guys make good wine! Cool to know you are watching from New Zealand. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!
    2
  1172. plus you get to see exactly what animals are around and what their habits are by studying their tracks. It's pretty fun.
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  1173. it takes quite a bit of work to live like this yes. Harder work in the winter but I like the winter in the woods 100000 times better than summer. No bugs. And since everything is covered in snow you dont get dirty or track mud and dirt in the cabin all the time.
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  1174. Thanks for stopping by! Glad you like the videos. Many more adventures to come.
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  1175. 100 degrees in December? Where are you watching from?
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  1176. Minnesota! Thanks for watching
    2
  1177. Yes but those smaller tanks freeze up when it gets really cold. I just close the valve when I'm done using it. And have a co2 detector nearby.
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  1178. That's awesome! Where at in Alaska? I lived north of Fairbanks. It's cool to hear other young people interested in this life.
    2
  1179. Near the Boundary Waters in Minnesota
    2
  1180. It’s been a long winter. I have a trip planned on the gunflint over fishing opener and I’m not sure it’s going to happen! Lot of ice up here still
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  1181. Haha you aren’t lying!
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  1182. I did build one there. I lived there 2 years.
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  1183. Haha no I meant going through all the stuff I had here. Getting rid of things I don’t need.
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  1184. Welcome to the channel buddy
    2
  1185. I have not had any issues
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  1186. What’s up!
    2
  1187. Haha you know I actually totally agree with you. I might add a little slanted roof off the back of the cabin and put it underneath there. It doesn’t go very well with the log cabin
    2
  1188. Haha Skeeter is a free man. I have lots of wolves by me but we’ve never had a problem. He sticks around pretty close for the most part.
    2
  1189. All I have for insulation is reflectix insulation on the floor and roof. Then foam between the logs but I’ll be caulking or mortaring over the foam this fall
    2
  1190. Very true
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  1191. Hes not outside long in these cold temps. Neither am I haha. If it's above 0 he handles the cold pretty well. We take good care of him. He has endless land to run around and play on and chase squirrels and is fed really well. And sleeps on the bed. And is never in a kennel or on a leash. Hes pretty much in dog heaven.
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  1192. I will. I'm still learning. Thanks for the feedback!
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  1193. Thanks for bringing that up I will do the conversions from now on. This night it was -34 Celsius.
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  1194. I'm surprised I dont either. I'm working on setting up a nice place to split wood behind the wood shed.
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  1195. We dont. He sleeps on the bed with us.
    2
  1196. Its warmer here now too. And we just got a lot more snow. This is in northern Minnesota.
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  1197. Its a dream come true! I'm glad you like the videos
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  1198. Completely agree. Off grid, on grid, doesn’t really matter. Just simplifying life and cutting down on material things would do a lot of people good I think. It’s not for everybody though.
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  1199. Well I had a lot of people try to talk me out of this and live “a normal life”.
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  1200. I agree! I’ll take winter over summer any day
    2
  1201. Gross. If you live in a state that doesn’t allow water catchment I’d leave immediately. If you can build your own place, on your own land, and collect rain water, you’re not free.
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  1202. My land was less than $30,000. I put 20% down and paid off as I went
    2
  1203. I’ve always worked construction jobs. And I build everything my self. I lived out of my truck for awhile, saved up.
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  1204. I’m always packin
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  1205. I know lots of people over 60 still doing it. And they are in great shape. Keeps you young and active
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  1206. I know people that are older that do this and because they ate healthy and were active their entire life they are in incredible shape. It’s no secret that farmers live long lives. Gotta keep moving.
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  1207.  @honn8325  you’ll get there if you want it bad enough.
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  1208. Live it my friend. I’m rooting for you.
    2
  1209. I worked really long hours doing construction and saved everything. I lived out of my truck in Alaska for about 6 months so I didn’t have to pay rent. Ate a lot of buttered noodles, and just lived as cheap as I could.
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  1210. I’ll just be healthy and in shape. Guy up the road from me is 92 and still going strong. This lifestyle keeps you healthy.
    2
  1211. I have daily income. I pay taxes. And I have 2 roosters. And plenty off worn out hats. Anything else?
    2
  1212. Yep
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  1213. I sort of do but I’m going to make one soon because I’ve been getting a lot of messages about it lately.
    2
  1214. I love Orr. Awesome area.
    2
  1215. I don’t have insurance. My health insurance is eating healthy and being active. I have money put aside in case I get injured
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  1216. I agree!
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  1217. I’m stoked for you. It’s way better than the life we’ve been told to live that’s for sure
    2
  1218. The grid is the power grid. We are not connected to it. That means we are off grid. We have solar power. Heat with wood. An outhouse for a toilet. No plumbing inside. We live like the Amish do basically. They still have tools too. I have zero bills besides taxes, and insurance for my truck which is really cheap because it’s an older truck and it’s paid off.
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  1219. Of course you can. Our borders are wide open last time I checked so forget the visa. There’s plenty of work here that pays cash.
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  1220. We shower daily.
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  1221. I’ve never inherited anything I just made sacrifices to save money. I’ve lived out of my truck, I’ve lived in tents, (all while working full time), once we bought this land I built a tiny house for about $1,000 and saved money til I could afford to build our cabin. Gotta make sacrifices but it’s all been worth it. It’s a marathon not a sprint.
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  1222. I’ve always worked construction. Long hours. I worked 80-90 hour weeks for a year one year. I saved. I lived out of my truck in Alaska for months to save. Bought remote land there. Built a log cabin. Sold it. Took that money and bought land back here in Minnesota. I built my house myself. Cleared the land myself with a chainsaw. Saved up for years to get a well drilled (we just got one literally a month ago). When you live this way it’s cheap. Don’t really have any bills so you can save money fast.
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  1223. You sound ill
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  1224. Go for it
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  1225. Haven’t been sick or injured but if I do I’ll have to pay cash.
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  1226. I completely agree. It’s sick.
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  1227. To put it simply, you could trade your entire life going to a job to pay for things that society has told you that you need, or you could quit your job, live simply, have next to no expenses, and answer to nobody. To me that’s the ultimate freedom. 100 years ago it was not uncommon to not have running water, septic, 401Ks, health insurance, phone bill, car payment, car insurance etc….. and based on the amount of people on antidepressants, anti anxiety meds, and the suicide rate people were without a doubt more happy back then. The modern system is designed to keep you enslaved to the system.
    2
  1228. Construction, resort work, gas stations, start your own business, etc. there’s work everywhere
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  1229. Really excited for you! Best of luck.
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  1230. I have guns and I live a healthy lifestyle. Active every day, breathing in fresh air, no stress, and I eat real food
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  1231. I don’t have to get anything inspected where I’m at. My taxes are about $600 a year but they’ve been going up every year
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  1232. That’s the right attitude
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  1233. I’ve heard Hawaii is an awesome place to live off grid
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  1234. Join the party!
    2
  1235. Love it! Everyone’s situation is different. There’s so many different ways to live this sort of lifestyle, there’s no right or wrong way I’m my opinion. Nothing wrong with grid power either. To me it’s just all about being out in the country and being happy/stress free and keeping the cost of living low.
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  1236. I make some money from YouTube and a couple other little jobs. Nice thing about this way of life is that a little bit of money goes a long ways if you don’t have much for bills.
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  1237. Man people come up with every “what if” or excuse possible. That’s why most people never follow their dreams.
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  1238. I do pay property taxes but they are pretty cheap if you are this rural
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  1239. So basically Canadian lol
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  1240. American. I live in northern Minnesota
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  1241. Depends. I got a land loan then paid it off as I went. You need to buy land to do this. Find a bank that will give you a loan for 20% down and that’s how much you need to save up and get started.
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  1242. I love that. Western society isn’t all its made out to be. Half of the population is on anti depressants or anxiety medication. Life is way better this way
    2
  1243. Na, it’s a scam across the board. Jeez, I wonder how anyone ever lived without “health insurance” lol
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  1244. That’s amazing. Congratulations!
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  1245. Not a dumb question. The stump just sits on the pad and the weight of the cabin holds it there. Once the ground thaws next spring I’ll anchor the cabin down.
    2
  1246. Merry Christmas!
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  1247. Haha I still get trolls
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  1248. Yeah it got into the 20s today and it felt like summer. What a difference.
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  1249. I’m not going to lie I’m kind of getting tired of eggs haha. It’s hard to keep up with the birds. I want to have a pancake day soon but if I do then I will be way behind.
    2
  1250. What’s up Weston! Yes she did. She helped coach the team that performed at the halftime show of the Outback Bowl!
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  1251. Yes they are bunny’s boots! I love them. I got them used at a surplus store in Alaska. Best pair of boots I have ever owned and it’s not even close.
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  1252. Thank you!
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  1253. Welcome to the channel!
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  1254. Heck yes. I am excited to redeem myself after failing at gardening last year.
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  1255. I have that Xbox plugged into it. The bins are about 2 inches from the wall so we can still access that outlet if we need to.
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  1256. It’s an Xbox and I play call of duty usually. I’m heading your way tomorrow to go fish on Red Lake with my dad!
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  1257. Congratulations jeff
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  1258. Morning!
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  1259. He inspired a lot of people.
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  1260. Hahah that’s awesome. I can relate to that. There has been a few times where I haven’t started the stove before I go to bed thinking it’s going to be a warm night, only to wake up to a freezing cabin in the middle of the night and scrambling to get a fire going.
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  1261. Great stuff spray foam. It's the bees knees. I'm going to mortar over it as soon as I can get mortar back here.
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  1262. A lot of pancakes, bacon, bannock, sometimes eggs, brats, canned beans, canned tuna. Anything high in protein that kept well. I’d hike to town maybe once a week to get some bacon and eggs. I’d get avocados too.
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  1263. I place a log on top of the other one and run the chainsaw in between them so it creates a flatter edge for it to sit on. Then I drive a couple of 1 ft spikes into the log below.
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  1264. I know a couple!
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  1265. Sorry to hear about the housing laws. Thanks for the comment, stop by any time
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  1266. Awesome. You'll love it.
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  1267. I made a temp bathroom over the winter that was attached to the cabin but otherwise I have an outhouse. And the cabin is my bedroom haha I sleep on a futon. Its everything i need.
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  1268. From start to finish (clearing land, cutting and peeling logs, building,) about 6-8 weeks. Its a ton of work but don't give up its all worth it.
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  1269. I have rafters on both sides that cradle them, and nails going in each log from the rafters. Thats probably confusing haha sorry. When I am able to get metal back in I can show what the roof looks like before I attach the metal.
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  1270. I used great stuff foam between the logs. Lots of people use mortar but you can use moss as well. The floor is nailed into the bottom logs with 2 x 6s and joist hangers. And the stumps the cabin is sitting on will rot out eventually but I am jacking the cabin up and putting something more permanent underneath
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  1271. Thanks Marcia! Hope all is well
    2
  1272. Not break a leg or get sick. Risk and adventure go hand in hand.
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  1273. I wish I had snow 12 months
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  1274. The cook stove runs of propane. I haul in one 20lbs tank and it lasts me all winter. I usually cook on the wood stove but its nice to have an oven. I go to town about once a month. You can come drink some beers around the pit anytime. All are welcome at the cabin.
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  1275. Yes I ended up selling it.
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  1276. No i don't but this winter I really want to step up my game when it comes to filming. I'd like to film a couple of hour long videos.
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  1277. Set up a camera on a tripod. These are all screenshots from my previous videos. If you go back you can watch the whole build in video form.
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  1278. Thank you!
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  1279. Thank you i appreciate it! Never been to Idaho but it looks beautiful.
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  1280. Thank you! It was a lot of work but its all worth it.
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  1281. Each one is spiked into the bottom one with foot long spikes
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  1282. I mis spoke. I lived in Alaska for 2 years. I meant to say its cooler. It worked.
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  1283.  @terminatortsw8006  its propane. I haul in the propane tanks and it just lites with a match
    2
  1284. I have internet with a cell phone booster and a Hotspot. Im actually able to upload videos right from the cabin, can watch Netflix, YouTube, all that. Its a little spotty sometimes but its doable. Ill take half a mil for it lol.
    2
  1285. He is almost never outside alone. If hes ever outside alone it's for about a minute for him to use the bathroom and come right back. We take good care of him hes our best friend!
    2
  1286. he is a springer spaniel!
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  1287. Skeeter is a Springer Spaniel! Hes the best friend anyone could ever have. Lots of energy though... perfect for living in the woods.
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  1288. Yeah it helped it a long big time haha. I'm just glad it happened when nobody was in there or around it. Could have been bad. I was pretty foolish doing that with all the snow on the roof too. Sometimes I have to learn things the hard way. Thanks for watching!
    2
  1289. pitcher pump*
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  1290. Thanks for stopping by! I'm going to pound a well this spring when the ground thaws and install a deep well pitched pump, that way I can use it in the winter as well. Cierra does know how to shoot a gun yes. Hopefully we never have to use it but we do keep it handy in case of emergency. We want to feed birds this summer so I'm sure we will have a visitor or 2 at some point.
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  1291. That is cool! I’d like to get a tent like that one day. I’ve been in them and they are as comfortable as a cabin.
    2
  1292. I use a Lansky Puck. Very easy to use.
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  1293. I was thinking that too. I have plenty of rock available!
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  1294. Where I am at I just have to get a permit and tell them what I’m building. No inspections or anything. I live in northern Minnesota. They will just come around on the next round of assessments and my taxes will increase.
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  1295. Haha I wasn’t laughing but it wasn’t too frustrating because I knew it was going to suck. Once I got up that hill it was smooth sledding. Looking forward to more of your videos now that work is done and I’ll be able to watch them!
    2
  1296. The moose idea is the best one I’ve heard so far. I’ll try to tame him down. I could use one around here.
    2
  1297. That’s awesome! Welcome
    2
  1298. Lol!
    2
  1299. I have thought about it. Might make one at some point
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  1300. We will keep it as a fish house. There are a lot of lakes by us so I’ll put it on a lake during the winter.
    2
  1301. Thank you!
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  1302. We are not married but will be soon
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  1303. Nice! You win the first comment award
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  1304. I had to get a building permit but it wasn’t a big deal. Just had to tell them what I was building. We have no inspections.
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  1305. It’s legal in my county in Minnesota.
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  1306. Yes, dry cabin. No pressurized plumbing.
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  1307. We will just have the reflectix. It’s what I have in my other cabin and it works incredibly well.
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  1308. 20ftx32ft. 640 sqft.
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  1309. Since it’s a “dry” cabin (no pressurized plumbing) there isn’t much cost to finish the inside. We figured $2000-$3000. It will be heated with a wood stove which we got for free so pretty simple.
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  1310. Glad you liked the video! The birds definitely associate me with tasty treats so I’ve earned their trust.
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  1311. They are hibernating now but even the bird seed attracts them. During the summer we had one come in a few different times and tip some feeders over. It’s pretty common if you’re going to feed birds to have bears come around.
    2
  1312. Yes they are
    2
  1313. 😂
    2
  1314. 😂
    2
  1315. Thanks. Welcome to the channel!
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  1316. I did forget! He is 3 years old. He will be 4 on July 12th this year. It’s going by fast, seems like last week he was just a little puppy.
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  1317. Too much other things going on.
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  1318. Yeah it could have been better but I like keeping things simple and cheap. In a perfect world I’d have the entire cabin be tongue and groove wood but that comes with a hefty price. I don’t spend a lot of time inside staring at the walls anyways so it is what it is.
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  1319.  @samwisegamgee2488  by the way, I love lord of the rings
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  1320. Hey Joe! It’s a 1994 Ford F150 with the inline 6. Runs great. I’d take it anywhere.
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  1321. North east
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  1322. Thanks Keith! Yeah they said they ran into you. Hope your season went well! Cierra and I want to get back up there sometime next summer.
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  1323. She loves it here so it’s fun having her with 😂
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  1324. We haven’t gotten one yet. We are still on the hunt for the right one!
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  1325. I will trim them even like the front but they kind of make a nice ladder for getting on the roof haha
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  1326. Sylvie!
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  1327. Yes she’s doing good! Lots of knee rehab right now and still on crutches. We are hoping she can make it to the cabin soon once she’s walking more comfortably
    2
  1328. Thanks man! I have a lot more footage coming.
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  1329. Congratulations! It's a great feeling finally pulling the trigger on land.
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  1330. Will do! Skeeter is a hoot.
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  1331. Haha I bet they would too! I’m hoping to catch them at the right time
    2
  1332. There’s a small hole where the ridge beam meets the insulation
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  1333. Thank you Larry!
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  1334. Good to know thanks for sharing. I’ll have to check out that video of theirs
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  1335. lol I need it too!
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  1336. The best way!
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  1337. I’m all about the hand auger. Takes no time at all and I never have to worry about it not starting. It works every time. Newer augers cost over $500. I could never justify spending that much to get through the ice when a hand auger works great.
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  1338. Yes sir. The heater also has one built in.
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  1339. Yes we have! Might consider it
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  1340. If you watch the “showing you our future homestead land” video I explain better.
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  1341. Cierra and I bought a new piece of property that we are going to build another cabin on and homestead. The area is much more suitable for gardens and growing our own food. We will still be at the cabin during the winters.
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  1342. Yes it is a camp chef. I will have to use the pizza stone! Cierra works online and I’m off during the winters. I save all my money during the summer and live off that during the winter. Our simple lifestyle makes saving really easy.
    2
  1343. I attended beer school and they said to always drink from a glass
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  1344. Haha that percolator was my grandpas so I like using it!
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  1345. Thanks for watching
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  1346. Cierra cut it for me! Thanks!
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  1347. Yes I have a log cabin I built that is remote. We usually are there most of the winter but we just got this property so have been spending some time here. Will be building a cabin/homestead this spring. It is nice that the tiny cabin is mobile! We can bring it anywhere.
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  1348. Haha they were the cheapest ones so got them. Like I always say. I don’t have to look at me so I don’t care. Lol.
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  1349. I like that one as well!
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  1350. It runs off 20lb tanks. A 20lb tank lasts about a week so not bad. I’m glad I insulated it really well because it holds heat awesome
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  1351. Yep! Good eye
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  1352. Thank you Sandra!
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  1353. Thank you!
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  1354. Aspen. A lot of people call them popple here.
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  1355. Cheers 🍻
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  1356. Wolves everywhere. Saw one on my way up here actually. Almost zero deer sign. Seems like that same problem is going on everywhere but the dnr will tell you otherwise. They are lying. Seeing a wolf used to be a once in a lifetime thing, I see a few every year.
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  1357. Confirmed
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  1358. There is gravel underneath, the blocks on the ground are solid, the cinder blocks are sitting on top of the solid blocks.
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  1359. It’ll make more sense once I do the floor
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  1360. The floor joists will tie them together, and I’m going to run lag bolts through the steel beams up into the floor joists so it will all be one piece.
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  1361. I don’t think you’ve been watching the videos regularly
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  1362. Yes they are he does excellent with hand signals. I just think it’s fun to watch him use his nose sometimes.
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  1363. Thanks Dave! Give Goober a belly rub for me. Springers are awesome dogs. Non stop entertainment. I appreciate the support!
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  1364. It’s called a “Sven” saw. I’ve had it for over a year and so far I recommend it
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  1365. I made it from a welders blanket from harbor freight. A silicone baking mat works well too I have heard, but I don’t have experience with that.
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  1366. I have a pretty good trip planned this February/March that I think you’ll like. In the bwca
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  1367. I practice leave no trace. Come spring, you could never tell I was there.
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  1368. It’s called the “explorer”. Weighs around 30 pounds. Really lightweight for how heavy duty it is.
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  1369. Haha one of the best movies of all time.
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  1370. We will still have an indoor compost toilet though.
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  1371. Haha yeah I think Ziggy and Skeeter thought it was for them too. Once we got the floor built they wouldn’t get off. It felt good to build something again and get started on the new property. I can’t wait to start the new cabin! Thanks for watching Tim
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  1372. Yes the inside has to be finished
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  1373. We have been using the sawdust compost toilet and like it a lot but I will certainly check it out! Thanks for sharing
    2
  1374. It will be a double decker. I get the top deck and Cierra gets the bottom deck 😳
    2
  1375. Where the new cabin will be it’s not that far.
    2
  1376. Haha true! He’s pretty lucky he gets to just run around and be a free dog all day every day. He’s never even had a collar. He has it pretty good I’ll say. He deserves it though he’s a damn good friend.
    2
  1377. I’ve always melted snow. It’s labor intensive but works well.
    2
  1378. I had a pretty similar system in Alaska during the winter and i never had problems 🤷‍♂️ I did dump antifreeze down it pretty religiously though. Time will tell.
    2
  1379. I wasn't sure what color either so I just plaid it safe and sealed them clear. It would suck to have it turn out ugly haha
    2
  1380. Yes and yes!
    2
  1381. Thank you! Ive been super busy with work but im excited to binge watch a bunch of your videos and get caught up! Hope all is well.
    2
  1382. Metal on the roof, and a front and back porch. Also im doing something with the foam between the logs. Stay tuned!
    2
  1383. Welcome to the channel my friend
    2
  1384. Yes we have been staying in it. Its been perfect for us.
    2
  1385. Thanks for watching!
    2
  1386. Road construction
    2
  1387. Haha every cabin I build, whether it’s logs or stick framed, I always get this comment.
    2
  1388. I believe a sawmill will be in my future! I refuse to buy another $9 2x4.
    2
  1389. They were caulked before the trim and then the trim was caulked
    2
  1390. I’ve had a few people ask about the tiny house. I’ll do an updated tour of it soon!
    2
  1391. Oh yeah big bear. He hasn’t been back since. We usually have one pass by about once every couple weeks during the summer.
    2
  1392. You are allowed to protect your life and property. The bear hasn’t been back since so it was likely just passing through. We usually have one come by every couple weeks or so during the summer but all it does is knock down the bird feeders usually. When you live in the woods it’s to be expected but I’m not too worried about it. Skeeter ran after one and chased it away a couple of years ago. Luckily it didn’t turn on him. If it becomes an issue we will have to stop feeding the birds and it will probably move on.
    2
  1393. I know how you feel. I watch YouTube and they are terrible
    2
  1394. Thanks Jeff! Last year was my first year gardening and it did not go well! I have lots to learn. I’m looking forward to it
    2
  1395. A greenhouse is in the future! I’m going to try to pound a sandpoint well this week! Hopefully I have success.
    2
  1396. This is in northern Minnesota, not far from you
    2
  1397. Northeast Minnesota. Since I am building out of pocket there are no inspections or anything. If I were to take out a loan for the cabin then the bank would own it and they would make sure everything is up to “code”.
    2
  1398. Thanks for watching
    2
  1399. Haha yeah I agree. Definitely not my style.
    2
  1400. Boundary Waters is my favorite place
    2
  1401. My log cabin is by Ely and this land is a little west
    2
  1402. This is a different property but a pretty close drive. I look online on sites like Zillow, land watch, etc. you can get ahold of realtors and tell them what you are looking for and they will send you a list of properties that meet your description.
    2
  1403. Much appreciated!
    2
  1404. They may heave a little with the frost but the method I’m using works with that
    2
  1405. I’m not 100% sure but I don’t see why not
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  1406. 20ft X 32ft
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  1407. It can get to -40 F
    2
  1408. Depends on what the land is like. This is all high and dry so it was about $3,000 an acre. Depends on the area and type of land though.
    2
  1409. Going below the frost line is best but it can be done this way if you take certain steps to account for the heaving and settling of the pads
    2
  1410. https://youtu.be/Ym_hTXmc1GI Here is the link!
    2
  1411. Hey Chris I don’t remember exactly but I believe they are 16”x24” river rock “pavers”. I got them from Menards. The concrete blocks that rest on top of them are 8x12 which you can find at any big box store.
    2
  1412. Hi! 👋
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  1413. United States
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  1414. Awesome! I’m glad you can relate. I’m excited for you that you are taking steps to start a homestead of your own
    2
  1415. Those braces at a 45 degree angle add a lot of support side to side. After adding those I couldn’t get it to move and I tried hard. It’s really stiff. I will probably throw some on just to prevent my wood stack from falling backwards, but structurally i don’t think it needs it.
    2
  1416.  @alexreiki8599  🤣
    2
  1417. I love it. I sharpen everything with it. Knives, exes, draw knife.. works great for everything. Comfortable to use too
    2
  1418. Aspen (we call them popple here).
    2
  1419. Ok
    2
  1420. Haha me too. Hiking with Skeeter never gets old.
    2
  1421. I agree!
    2
  1422. Tackling it right now ;)
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  1423. Very true!
    2
  1424. A lot of people just drink the sap as is. I've had sips of it and it's pretty good. A lot of natives used to drink it as a tradition and to celebrate spring. It has some good health benefits too. Here is a link to a video on the sap https://youtu.be/VH5oxHVgUvM And yes birch syrup is pretty good! Takes a lot of sap to make just a little bit of syrup though.
    2
  1425. You are the winner!
    2
  1426. I think so! They are kind of hard to find. And expensive brand new but they are really nice.
    2
  1427. I currently live here full time!
    2
  1428. Will do!
    2
  1429. The national forest
    2
  1430. Love them!
    2
  1431. He is. He makes life more fun around here. Thanks for watching.
    2
  1432. Yes I do and it fluctuates quite a bit. I can keep it warm if I want but usually I bundle up and let the stove die down. I’ll let it get down to 45F inside. I like that temperature for sleeping
    2
  1433. I am born and raised in northern Minnesota and I barely survive the temps sometimes haha
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  1434. Many times. I have had really good days there and really bad days.
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  1435. No. Everybody has to get their fish houses off by late March usually
    2
  1436. It’s pretty popular
    2
  1437. It is lake of the woods: the walleye capital of the world
    2
  1438. They are whitefish and we personally don’t eat them. They are pretty good smoked though. We were only keeping walleyes.
    2
  1439. There are designated outhouses out there
    2
  1440. I’m glad you liked seeing some of the culture/lifestyle up here!
    2
  1441. Thanks for watching!
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  1442. Sorry to make you worry! Ice fishing is plenty safe once the ice is thick enough. Been doing it all my life and haven’t fallen in yet ;)
    2
  1443. It’s cold
    2
  1444. Hey Tim. The lake starts melting in late March/early April. I am pretty sure all permanent fish houses need to be off by mid March, I am not sure of the date. The soup was chicken wild rice, and it was delicious.
    2
  1445. You are right
    2
  1446. There are designated outhouses out there
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  1447. Yes I can! I’m sure we will at some point
    2
  1448. I’m not sure. Might be an audio issue with my camera I’ll have to look into it
    2
  1449. Me too! Skol
    2
  1450. Thanks Lamar! I have a holding tank inside to the sink, I fill it from the well outside with a hose. I currently don’t have a water heater hooked up but it’s in the works!
    2
  1451. Merry Christmas!
    2
  1452. I’ll have to try it!
    2
  1453. I have! Usually Cierra and I do pretty well fishing but this year has been pretty slow. We are fishing a lot of lakes we’ve never fished before so that may be part of it. Thanks for watching!
    2
  1454. They say a few inches is safe for travel on foot, 6-8 inches is safe for a snowmobile or 4wheeler, and a foot of ice or better will hold a 1/2 ton truck. By mid to late December/early January in Minnesota almost all lakes are safe to drive a truck on.
    2
  1455. Haha I had to split wood and grill brats! And edit the video.
    2
  1456. Peanut butter and pancakes go together great
    2
  1457. Lol it’s not YouTube cash Cierras company pays for it
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  1458. I’d be in!
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  1459. Thank you for watching! Very cool you are watching from down there
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  1460. Lol! Sometimes I think he’s going to swim down there and go grab one
    2
  1461. Yeah both
    2
  1462. Love me some King Of The Hill. Damn it Bobby!
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  1463. Hahahahahhaha
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  1464. Miss you guys too im going to try to get a video out soon. All is well. I'm working a ton of hours but looking forward to a great fall and winter at the cabin this year.
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  1465. Thank you Justin I appreciate it. Hope all is well!
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  1466. I like it. Thanks for the idea!
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  1467. Yes he is haha
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  1468. It’s not too bad. There’s quite a few rocks though.
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  1469. Yes they have been fun to watch this year. Would be nice to see them make a deep playoff run. Thanks!
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  1470. Yes. You can watch the entire build on this channel.
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  1471. She got it at wal mart!
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  1472. It was just under $10,000 to get the shell up. That was also during insanely high lumber prices. Lumber has come down in price considerably since we built this so I would say about $8,000 for the shell approximately.
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  1473. On our way back to the cabin Cierra and I saw a lot of people pulling boats so I figured they were biting. I’m bummed I missed out!
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  1474. 20ft by 32ft
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  1475. We melt snow during the winter. I actually really prefer it over rainwater but next year we will drill a well. Skirting will go on very soon.
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  1476. Haha will do!
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  1477. I do not. I sold it when I moved back home.
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  1478. Yes sir. It’s amazing how little water you can use.
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  1479. I think it would! Especially with a solar panel. It will run a fridge, lights, and tv no problem. Might have to charge it with a generator every couple of days if you aren’t getting any sun but it charges really fast. Beats having the generator running 24/7.
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  1480. Minnesota
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  1481. Hahah
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  1482. Yes i have
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  1483. Thanks Michael!
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  1484. I’m going to seal the untreated wood with a clear sealer once it warms up a little more.
    2
  1485. They are 16 on center and no I’m not. I have these panels on a couple of outbuildings they can handle quite a bit surprisingly
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  1486. Yes lots of concern. We’ve had them come right up to the porch before. Also we will probably be grilling all summer so I’m sure that’ll entice them some too. Hopefully we don’t have issues!
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  1487. No worries
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  1488. Thank you for watching Liz! Cierra and I enjoy reading your comments
    2
  1489. The cabin is very secluded. If by chance someone did come across it I don’t have anything valuable in there. And if they did want to take something they would have to carry it a long ways out of the woods.
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  1490. Thanks for coming on the journey with me!
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  1491. I filmed myself walking out. It’s a lot of work not having a camera person with. It’s a lot of walking back and forth and moving the tripod while still trying to get tasks done. I really enjoy it though. I do plan on putting a porch on the cabin as well as a few other projects. I have the outhouse and shower back behind the cabin. Thanks for watching Tim!
    2
  1492. Propane. Hooks to a 20 lbs propane tank and you light the burners and oven with a match
    2
  1493. Baking soda makes a good fire extinguishers. If there was ever a problem you can just throw handfuls of baking soda and it will put it out.
    2
  1494. Haha it broke in half.
    2
  1495. It was pretty slow when we were there. Cierra caught a nice 26” walleye and I caught a 17” walleye and a smaller northern.
    2
  1496. They aren’t bad yet!
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  1497. Haha yes he was
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  1498. Less than $10,000. And that was during the outrageously high lumber prices.
    2
  1499. I’ve built 2 cabins that have just reflectix. Floor stays warm even in extreme temps. At 40 below it’s chilly to the touch but nothing crazy
    2
  1500. Haha it feels like a mansion
    2
  1501. The reason it’s confusing is because I used 2x4x84inch (7ft) studs for all my walls. With the bottom plate and double top plate that equals 88.5 inches or 7ft 4.5 inches of wall height. That’s why the 4x8ft sheets of T1-11 were able to come out nice. Hopefully that helps
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  1502. We got the shell up for just under $10,000. Keep in mind we built this when lumber prices were at their highest.
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  1503. 20ft by 32ft so 640sqft
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  1504. 20ft by 32ft
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  1505. Hello my English friend. You can come over anytime.
    2
  1506. To get it completely dried in, with windows, door, roof, everything, it was under $10,000. And that was during the insanely high lumber prices
    2
  1507. Happy Thanksgiving!
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  1508. I've had a few people say they came over here because you recommended it. Just wanted to say thank you! I checked out your channel as well and you have a new fan. Looking forward to seeing more!
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  1509.  @anthony8484  Welcome to the neighborhood!
    2
  1510. Thank you!
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  1511. She is a wild one
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  1512. Thank you! Yeah it’s been a couple of days since that one has come around. Hopefully it moved on.
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  1513. Thanks John!
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  1514. Thanks for watching
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  1515. Probably!
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  1516. Aspen. In northern MN they are commonly called popple
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  1517. Haha he understands they are part of the family. He’s a good dog.
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  1518. I’m glad it’s easy to follow. Most of the battle is just getting started
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  1519. I’m glad it’s easy to follow. Most of the battle is just getting started
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  1520. And this one is a place for me to do some woodworking but will also be a bunkhouse for guests
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  1521. Yes the cabin I built this summer is the one we live in. This log cabin is on that property. The chickens stay close (usually they just follow me around all day) and they just go back in their coop when it gets dark so all I have to do is go shut the door before I go to bed so predators cant get at them. They know where their food and water is so they dont wonder off too far.
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  1522. Haha there’s no better workout regime than building a log cabin by yourself. Plus it’s more fun and rewarding than going to the gym.
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  1523. I was just telling Cierra that want to go do some winter camping in the boundary waters. She said "what do you mean we've been winter camping all winter" haha. Ely is beautiful. I fell in love with the Boundary Waters when I was young, it's the reason I moved up here. It looks like your son will have some nice weather! Supposed to be pretty warm.
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  1524. And yes Skeeter will be doing some grouse hunting this fall. So far he is showing signs of being a really good hunting dog. We are really excited to get him out. We have been doing quite a bit of shooting around him and he doesn't get scared at all. He doesn't like the chainsaw though haha.
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  1525. The road is open all year. However it can get pretty soupy during the spring. As much as I want to drive back there I wait for awhile so I'm not tearing up the road while its soft. It's usually good by early may.
    2
  1526. I cant wait to see either! I have a couple of trail cameras where we deer hunt but I keep forgetting to grab them. I'm hoping we catch some cool stuff! I will definitely share whatever we capture. Cierra and I visited the U.P. for the first time last summer and we loved it.
    2
  1527. The road is plowed by another guy that has a cabin several miles from us, so we have to park where its plowed. In the summer we can get a lot closer since there is no snow but we still have a hike through the woods.
    2
  1528. Thanks Jeff!
    2
  1529. Thanks!
    2
  1530. Thanks Lenny! I appreciate it
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  1531. Haha
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  1532. Thank you!
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  1533. So far it’s working great. It draws about 85 watts when it kicks on. Once it’s up to temp it doesn’t seem to kick on all that often so that really helps. How big is your system?
    2
  1534. Been thinking a lot about that lately and yes we are going to.
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  1535.  @jaredscabinlife2868  These are mostly balsam fir as well!
    2
  1536. Thanks James! I'm glad you're liking the videos.
    2
  1537. Hahahahha
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  1538. That's awesome man. Sounds like your going to be living the dream!
    2
  1539. Thank you!
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  1540. Thanks! I have been trying to find some but the ones I find for cheap are pretty far away. It would be really nice to have a couple.
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  1541. Me too!
    2
  1542. Spotting a wolf is extremely rare. They are smart animals and don’t like humans. I have never had one come closer than 1/4 of a mile of my cabin. I stomp around the woods every day (in Alaska for a couple years as well) and have never seen a wolf in the wild but I see their tracks all the time. I have seen several wolves driving though. They are smart animals and want nothing to do with humans so I wouldn’t worry.
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  1543. Love it
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  1544. Knowing what I know and considering the fact that most of my best friends are builders you are definitely 100% wrong.
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  1545. Thanks I appreciate it!
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  1546. I agree with you. We don’t have too much stuff right now but over the years we will acquire more. I’m sure I will regret it if I don’t use it for something like that. Can’t have enough storage space. Thanks for continuing to watch and comment!
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  1547. I agree.
    2
  1548. It would be nice to keep the solar components in a separate building for sure
    2
  1549. I like the ideas! We want to do something unique with it
    2
  1550. Yes I will be!
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  1551. Those are all great ideas thank you. I like to have 8 cords in case we get a nasty cold winter.
    2
  1552. Thanks Laura!
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  1553. That’s awesome!
    2
  1554. 5-6 gallons usually
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  1555. You could do this. Just takes ambition that’s all.
    2
  1556. Thank you!
    2
  1557. haha yeah he makes sure we eat well
    2
  1558. yes I have. really warm and airtight.
    2
  1559. Common sense. I never do anything that makes me feel uncomfortable.
    2
  1560. LOL!
    2
  1561. I will check it out
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  1562. I’ll check it out
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  1563. Thanks Robert your words mean a lot. Like I said I learn everything the hard way. A lot of people try to discourage me from living this life but it's just in me to live this way. I'm glad you are coming along on our adventure. If you have any tips or suggestions let me know!
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  1564. It depends on what style log cabin you decide to build but you want them pretty close in diameter. They dont have to be exact but the closer they are the easier it will be. It's great to hear other people interested in building their own cabin.
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  1565. Thanks for the info!
    2
  1566. Hi Tim. We have missed you as well!
    2
  1567. Yes we do! We have one in the works
    2
  1568. Thank you!
    2
  1569. Lol!
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  1570. It holds up really good. Puts off a lot of heat! The factory paint that comes with it starts to burn off and discolor, but you can buy high heat spray paint (you can find it at wal mart or any hardware store for about $4) and repaint it and it holds up really well.
    2
  1571. Every corner gets a spike.
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  1572. Thanks!
    2
  1573. 🤝
    2
  1574. Thanks Mark!!
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  1575. Depends on how cold it is outside. If we leave in the morning and come back at around dark it’s usually 30-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Takes about 30 minutes to get to 70. So not bad.
    2
  1576. I personally never have, but my dad had a massive eelpout on one time that we couldn’t turn to get up the hole.
    2
  1577. Yeah he lays on a blanket in a sled
    2
  1578. Bunny boots.
    2
  1579. For the price it’s well worth it. It’s really heavy duty for how cheap it is. It puts out some good heat.
    2
  1580. He comes in when he’s cold. He’s a bush dog. Not like those soft city dogs. He’s a smart pup.
    2
  1581. She says thanks!
    2
  1582. I'll check it out! Let me know how the caulking goes. I considers using that myself.
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  1583.  @peacefulwife5199  that's an awesome story. My dad is your age and he had a springer named Duke when he was a kid that was a special dog as well. He talks about him a lot. Skeeter does the same stuff as Lady did. He likes to go up ahead a little bit but always stops and waits for me to catch up. They are really loyal dogs. Great companions. Thanks for commenting and sharing that story!
    2
  1584. Yes he is! Thank you for watching
    2
  1585. Yes I’ll save them. They make great kindling
    2
  1586. Yes they make really good kindling actually
    2
  1587. Thanks for the info! I appreciate it. I will definitely have some sort of heat source in there during winter.
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  1588. Some of it no, some of it yes. I have the wet stuff towards the back and stuff that will be ready more towards the front.
    2
  1589. Some of it is dry enough but some isn’t. I stacked all the wet stuff towards the back and the more dry stuff up front.
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  1590. I have an EcoFlow River Mini (solar generator). If it’s fully charged before a trip it’s more than enough to keep cameras charged the whole trip so I don’t even bring solar panels with it. On a 10 day trip or longer I would bring little solar panels to charge it. Works very well and it’s lightweight and compact.
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  1591. Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy the channel
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  1592. Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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  1593. They were delicious
    2
  1594. Howdy!
    2
  1595. Just in time!
    2
  1596. I have not shown it yet. It’s the iron wall tent made by onetigris.
    2
  1597. I’m glad you enjoyed it
    2
  1598. Thanks Penny!
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  1599. It’s a Predator 2000 watt generator. I bought it at harbor freight about 6 years ago and it’s still going strong. Takes about 2 hours to charge it full.
    2
  1600. Nice! Yeah filming in the cold is tough. Hard on the camera and batteries die fast
    2
  1601. Arrowhead!
    2
  1602. We have a small portable washer/dryer that we run off our solar batteries but it’s pretty lame/not efficient. Usually we just go to the laundry mat.
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  1603. Never
    2
  1604. When it’s this cold I do
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  1605. Yeah he gets teated better than me usually haha
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  1606. They are called bunny boots. I bought mine off eBay, used for $100. I highly recommend them.
    2
  1607. Me too!
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  1608. The two 45 degree elbows seem like that would be best for my situation! I have seen that before and it seems to work well. I know going straight through the roof is best but I really dont want to put a hole in the roof. I want to add a flat ceiling across the whole cabin so i have more storage space, so that's another reason I dont want to go through the roof. The oversized flue pipe is a great idea too! Thanks for the suggestions.
    2
  1609. See you at the game Saturday?
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  1610. Sorry to hear that. Lots of government overreach out there.
    2
  1611. It’ll be awhile. Have to wait until the ground thaws
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  1612. Stay tuned 😎
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  1613. My dads dog Ziggy is Skeeters brother. Skeeter is from the previous litter of course but they have the same mom and dad. That’s a good idea to show how much it would cost if someone else built it. I think I will do that just to show how much money people can save.
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  1614.  @shinersunlimited6123  it works good if you have skirting. Check out the YouTube channel “Off Grid Homesteading With Boss Of The Swamp”. He has a lot of videos showing it and how well it works with proof. He’s the one that talked me into going that route.
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  1615. It’s holding up great! I’m going to show it in a video coming soon because a lot of people ask. It’s been over 2 years since I built it.
    2
  1616. That’s a beautiful area. Cierra and I love Orr.
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  1617. I will do follow up videos and show how it’s performing with the seasons!
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  1618. Yes I have more that I will pack in around the ones that need it.
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  1619. Thank you for that I will give it a try!
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  1620. I will skirt it in once we get a roof on.
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  1621. I’ve used it on 2 other builds and I can walk around barefoot at -10F. Anything colder than that slippers or socks.
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  1622. By the 500th nail you will get it down ;)
    2
  1623. Excellent ideas. Cierra and I have already started a lot of seeds that will make up our garden. A root cellar of some sort is a must have for us as we want to be as self sufficient as possible. I will look into that thank you for the information!
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  1624. That is very exciting! I am going to put skirting on it but probably later this summer. All we have is reflectix in our tiny house, and we have now skirting and the floor still stayed pretty warm. Skirting will make a massive difference though. No need to be worried it sounds like you have a good plan! 14x32 is a nice size. Let me know how the project goes.
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  1625. The reflectix acts as a vapor barrier so moister doesn’t seep through it.
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  1626. The floating foundation is budget friendly and works quite well. I will definitely check it every year. More times than not when the ground thaws the cabin goes right back to the original spot. It doesn’t take much work or time to through a shim in like you said.
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  1627. By not having them secured to the concrete blocks it allows the cabin to shift freely with frost heaving. Thank you for the comment I’m glad you like the videos
    2
  1628. Because the beams are not anchored to the blocks it allows the cabin to shift with them, which won’t let that happen
    2
  1629. Yes stick frame
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  1630. No I will have skirting around the bottom once I get the roof on. I will have to frame around the pads.
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  1631. I see what you did there. Thanks!
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  1632. I’m trying to keep it as simple as possible. And didn’t really want to have the generator running all day. I’d rather listen to the birds. It is a ton of work with the hammer though haha especially nailing off the plywood sheets.
    2
  1633. Thank you for sharing that I may have to do that. Reflectix does do a great job keeping the mice out. It’s a lot more fun to install than fiberglass or foam too.
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  1634. Hey Tim! Haha he makes sure we eat well. I will get some shots of us on the lake. Hope all is well.
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  1635. 20ft by 32ft
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  1636. He found out it’s a lot cooler under there. I think we will find him underneath there a lot haha
    2
  1637. We won’t anchor the beams to the pads at all. That allows for the entire cabin to move with the frost heaving (tiny tiny amounts).
    2
  1638. We will do a ridge beam and rafters for head room in the loft.
    2
  1639. I’ve pulled a few off of Skeeter and I but haven’t had one in awhile.
    2
  1640. If they did it’s not noticeable. Beams are still resting on them evenly and it’s level
    2
  1641. Haha I do not but it’s not the first time I’ve gotten that question. I could set one up.
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  1642. Never is. But taxes are less than $1,000 for the year
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  1643. No we have solar power so it’s just easier to swing a hammer rather than spending money on gas to run the generator all day long
    2
  1644. Don’t feel bad we are sore too haha
    2
  1645. I put some 6 mil plastic sheeting over the deck for that reason.
    2
  1646. Happy thanksgiving Haywood Jablome!
    2
  1647. Thank you John it is always nice seeing your comments. There will be a lot of time spent talking and hanging out around the wood stove. I’m going to spend a lot of time snowshoeing around and doing some beaver and Marten trapping. Hope all is well with you!
    2
  1648. Amen to that
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  1649. Me too. Im excited to get back to cabin life.
    2
  1650. I should be okay for the winter! Im counting down the days literally. My mind has been on the cabin all summer haha. Its a guide gear wood stove. I got mine from Amazon but northern tool might have them as well. I have seen them a few places
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  1651. I still have the log cabin I was just there and will have a video of it soon, we built that “tiny house/camper/mini cabin” so we could stay on our new land while we built the cabin we live in now. Now the tiny house will serve as a fish house
    1
  1652. It’s an Old Town Sanarac 146! I don’t have it outfitted any special way other than I added a homemade portage yoke. It’s a good canoe! A little heavy for backcountry portaging but still manageable
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  1653. Thanks for watching! Have a great trip
    1
  1654. It is! I hope it stays that way. It’s a special place.
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  1655. Thanks Mark! I’m glad you did
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  1656. Haha I’m going to have to check that out!
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  1657. Thanks Carol!
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  1658. The road (if you want to call it that, it's more of an ATV trail) is plowed by a guy about 3 miles from us. In the summer we can get about a half mile from the cabin.
    1
  1659. Thank you I am glad you like them
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  1660. Thanks for coming along on our adventures!
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  1661. It's fun having a little friend around! It is nice having a small space. We both dont like clutter so we try our best to keep it as simple as possible. I would like a lazy boy recliner though haha but we will see. We are going to take that island counter out of here and I will probably use it as a workbench. We aren't sure what to have in the corner but I'm sure we will find something. We are trying to come up with ideas on how to make use of all the space but keeping it simple. If you have any ideas let us know! I was telling Cierra about your steel garbage can suggestion for by the stove. We both agree that would help a lot. I forgot to pick one up while I was in town.
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  1662. Yeah I havent used it much but I know a little bit lasts a long time! I'll have to try that method.
    1
  1663. Welcome and thanks for being a part of our adventure
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  1664.  @rayw3332  that's awesome! I wish I had some oak around here. Pine burns really fast.
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  1665. Thank you
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  1666. It is definitely on the list for next year!
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  1667. Right now I'm sitting by the woodstove drinking some coffee and looking out the window!
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  1668. It is a lot of fun trying to come up with ideas to make as much use of the space as possible. We have a lot of ideas. I'm glad you enjoy these videos. Thanks for coming along.
    1
  1669. And thank you for the kind words
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  1670. I work long hours doing construction during the summer months. 80-90 hour weeks. Work hard play hard.
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  1671. Haha it must be the new rage. I see stuff about it everywhere too now!
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  1672. Minnesota
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  1673. Thanks for watching
    1
  1674. That is good to hear. Thanks for the encouraging comment!
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  1675. I will have to look into that. Sorry
    1
  1676. Thanks for the advice!
    1
  1677. We were really back and forth on whether we wanted it in the loft or not. I have a feeling we will want to be downstairs during the summer, and in the loft during the winters.
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  1678. Thanks for the encouragement Bill! Cierra and I really appreciate it.
    1
  1679. Well said. I get a lot of crap in the comments (every youtuber does) but I’ve also learned a lot. Like you said it’s give and get. It is what it is. The positive comments usually far outweigh the negatives.
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  1680. Will do!
    1
  1681. I’ll let you know how good it is this winter! I’m confident it will be nice and toasty
    1
  1682. Well said my friend
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  1683. Thanks Stan!
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  1684. I just went with what we thought would be best. We probably should have had way more outlets than what we put in. The code (which we don’t have to follow) is one every 12 feet of wall space at the minimum I’m pretty sure. More the better. It all depends on what you have plugged into them. TVs, DVD players, video games, stuff like that draws hardly anything. Vacuum cleaners and stuff like that draw a lot. I ran 2 circuits to the kitchen. The fridge is on its own, and the rest of the kitchen (a couple of outlets and a light) are on its own.
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  1685. Thanks Jeff!
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  1686. I might take you up on that!
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  1687. Thank you! Visiting Jamaica is on my bucket list. Hopefully one day.
    1
  1688. Very true.
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  1689. I agree!
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  1690. The amount of treats I give him he better agree with me!
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  1691. He won’t hurt them
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  1692. Yes I will be
    1
  1693. Thanks Carla. Cierra is usually the one filming but she doesn’t mind being on camera. A lot of people want to see more of her so I will make sure I film her more.
    1
  1694. We all sleep inside. He has been very good with them. In the last couple of days they have started flying up the edge of the tote. They need to be in something bigger now. A chicken coop is in the very near future
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  1695. Not yet. I get that question a lot, I’m going to make a video of it soon.
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  1696. Thank you!
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  1697. Sounds like a good idea. Cierra and I want to put something cool on the front gable so I will have to look into that. Thanks!
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  1698. We have foam board in our camper (which we stayed in pretty much all winter) and I’m really impressed with how well it heats, and holds heat. During the winter the wood stove would be out for a long time before I noticed.
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  1699. I thought about it, it wouldn’t have hurt but we needed up not doing it
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  1700. I did not
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  1701. Thank you!
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  1702. Not yet but we will be in the next day or 2
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  1703. Thanks Sandra!
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  1704. I had to get a permit, but I don’t have to follow any codes. No inspections or anything. When I got my permit they said there are no inspections, they will just come out and assess it in a couple of years. So our taxes will go up.
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  1705. Thanks Andy!
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  1706. Thank you! Love to see that fellow Minnesotans are watching.
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  1707. We have an outhouse, and will have an indoor composting toilet which runs on sawdust, so no plumbing required. I will make a video when it comes to the sink and shower setup, but it’s really basic. Not conventional plumbing.
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  1708. I’m sure it’s fine but it’s been on my mind.
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  1709. I haven’t been there in 6 weeks, I want to get back ASAP. Once our place here is more finished I will be there often. It’s not too far from here. I’m pretty worried that the bears got in and wrecked the place. Like a dummy I didn’t board up the windows before I left last time.
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  1710. Thanks Pauline! Glad you enjoyed
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  1711. Yes I have a video on that awhile back
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  1712. Thank you! And welcome to the channel
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  1713. It does make the snow melt way faster
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  1714. Thank you! I definitely won’t skimp on the insulation.
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  1715. Cierra
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  1716. It’s $50 a sheet and the 1x4s add plenty of strength
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  1717. Haha that is awesome! I’m glad you got a kick out of that.
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  1718. No but I was fairly aggressive with the premium caulk I used
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  1719. Yes I will add that in the last part of the series. And also answer the most common questions I have received.
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  1720. There will be a loft above the interior rooms. It will be 12x20.
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  1721. Yes I will add collar ties near the ridge board
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  1722. Actually I think there are 3 boards. Three 12 ft boards.
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  1723. It is spliced
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  1724. They are 2x8x16ft
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  1725. Thanks Joe, that was a really nice comment. I appreciate it.
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  1726. Yes I will do foam board insulation in the roof
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  1727. In northern Minnesota we can get some pretty good straight line winds, but we are really protected by the trees here. I still have to add those braces and will show it on an upcoming video. Thanks for watching!
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  1728. Yes there is a loft in the back which will be over the interior rooms. It will be 12ft by 20ft. That gives us a 20x20 living room and kitchen area.
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  1729. Northern Minnesota
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  1730. ;)
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  1731. Thanks for saying that Stanley. I appreciate it.
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  1732. I’m not a big fan of heights either I just try not to think too much about it haha
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  1733. Hell no man let’s get straight to the point and get this baby built! Lol
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  1734. 2x8s and they are 24 inches on center
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  1735. I’ll use foam board insulation in the roof and spray foam the seams
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  1736. Yes this will be our home for the rest of our lives
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  1737. I love that saying
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  1738. We will have a 12x20 loft in the back of the cabin which will be above the interior rooms. Then the living room and kitchen will be the cathedral ceiling.
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  1739. We are going to stain the outside t1-11 with a dark brown stain. We think it will look pretty sweet with the white roof and windows
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  1740. But if there was yes it would
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  1741. There won’t be a snow load. 12/12 pitch.
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  1742. I think it’s just the camera angle
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  1743. Framing walls is a lot more fun than roofing
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  1744. Really rewarding
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  1745. Lol 😂
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  1746. That is what’s happening but we need to build a place to live first
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  1747. Thanks for the advice I will have to check out his channel! Thanks for watching
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  1748. There is a rubber gasket on the screws that compresses when it gets screwed down, which creates a watertight seal
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  1749. Hi Jacki!
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  1750. I love me some Hamms! 30 pack for $12 here. Can’t beat that, plus it’s pretty good for a cheap beer.
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  1751. Thanks for the nice comment. Yes the lumber prices are a bit of a bummer but we have been saving and dreaming about this for quite some time. We will have a loft in the back of the cabin, above the interior rooms. It will be 12x20 which gives us 20ft by 20ft of open floor plan for the kitchen and living room.
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  1752. Even with the current lumber prices we will have this dried in for a little over 10K. I will add up all my receipts and talk about how much things ran us in an upcoming video
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  1753. Honestly I pretty much learned everything I know from the internet. Then I just learn as I’m building. If something looks crappy I take it off and try again. Or try to make it better.
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  1754. 20ft by 32ft
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  1755. A ridge board and ridge beam are often confused. A ridge beam is structural, a ridge board is not. With this roof pitch a ridge board isn’t even necessary, it just makes installing the rafters easier. A lot of people will just use a gusset to nail the angles together and not use a ridge board at all. There’s a YouTube channel called “Bushradical” that has the same roof pitch as this cabin and didn’t use a ridge board. In my log cabins I use a log ridge beam, and that beam holds the rafters and entire snow load, so it’s structural.
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  1756. Thanks you too
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  1757. What
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  1758. The cabin is on private land. I’m just landlocked for miles by National Forest land which is nice
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  1759. At least 2 more high above the windows
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  1760. That’s awesome! I’m glad I’m doing it at the age I am. It’s been a lot of work.
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  1761. There’s a lot of bears in this area but I’ve never had problems. I see sign of them every day.
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  1762. 12ft by 16ft
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  1763. I should have one by Saturday evening! Sorry for the delay
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  1764. I agree with you. I’m talking more like heart transplants, and that we can save a lot of babies that would have been stillborn in the past. I use nothing but natural medicines. I don’t even take ibuprofen.
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  1765. They are called “bunny boots”
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  1766. I have not!
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  1767. I appreciate the comment! Thank you for watching I’m glad you like the videos
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  1768. 20ft wide by 32ft long. We have a 12ft by 20 ft loft as well, which brings it to 880ft of living space
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  1769. 640 sqft
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  1770. Haha I’ll give it a try!
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  1771. Yes I will do another cabin tour with a lot more detail! i want to make one long video about how we do everything, our power setup, water, shower, cooking, cleaning, dishes.... basically an everything off grid video.
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  1772. This is my channel not My Self Relience. There is enough channels that copy out there.
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  1773. I'd love to see northern California some day. We want to do a road trip out west and camp the whole time.
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  1774. Yes I'm in Minnesota. Hes one of my favorite Vikings of all time.
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  1775. Yes and it will be. I have to pack everything in on my back for miles so things take time
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  1776. I will look into that! haha I wondered if anyone would notice. Well I have been robbing a lot of lumber off of it and we had a really windy night and there is a lot of weight in snow on the roof so it basically just fell over! lol. I knew it was a matter of time. It was really loud when it collapsed it scared the crap out of me. Thankfully nobody was around it. I was tearing it down anyway so it kind of worked out. It's quite a mess now though. Might work on cleaning it up today!
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  1777. Cierra works online and I work construction and save everything during the summers. We hardly have any bills with this lifestyle so we can live pretty cheap. We will make a video breaking down what we do for work and our expenses.
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  1778. He must have a broken heart like the rest of us Vikings fans.
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  1779. Lol!! Very true
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  1780. Northeast Minnesta near the Canadian border
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  1781. haha its okay we are used to mediocre sports teams here in Minnesota
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  1782. Hi!
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  1783. I'm thinking I'm going to start dabbling with rum and whiskey! His paws haven't froze we are really good about making sure he doesn't get cold. He is pretty smart he knows the cabin is always toasty so sometimes he just heads to the door before he gets cold.
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  1784. What's up cousin! You have been watching since the beginning I'm glad you like the videos buddy.
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  1785. Me too!
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  1786. Good for you that's awesome! It's a great feeling building your own place
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  1787. There is some good wood i can use on it still. Even just having a 2x4 is really valuable out here since it's so hard to get things in. I am bummed the windows broke though I was going to use those haha.
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  1788. Praise the lord!! I cant wait to get that ugly thing out of here
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  1789. It sure did!
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  1790. I know right??? I see where I stand
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  1791. Not of you shovel it away when the temps warm up like I already have 👍
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  1792. Full time during the winter. 6 months of the year.
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  1793. Haha thats not the first time I've heard that
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  1794. Thanks! we will include those in the video
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  1795. yes we are going to do a Q and A video soon. Any questions for her?
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  1796. Minnesota
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  1797. Thank you and welcome to the channel
    1
  1798. He is an English springer spaniel
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  1799. I have never heard of him but I’m going to have to research him now. Thanks for letting me know.
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  1800. we do too!
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  1801. It's fun to spoil a dog and give them the best life possible!
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  1802. I was born in Duluth!
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  1803. The foam is really good stuff. I saw quite a few cabins with it in Alaska. I have to haul everything in here by hand so mortar was out of the question. The foam is extremely warm and airtight. Even when its -30 F° we crack a window if the stove is going good so it stays plenty warm. The only downside is that it wont last forever. It will last several years if you keep the water off it though. Now that I have a trail I will probably chink it with mortar this spring/summer! There is lots of moss here too but that's not as good as mortar.
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  1804. Us too!
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  1805. Nope
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  1806. My favorite viking
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  1807. Northern Minnesota
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  1808. I've had a couple of people tell me about the tire now it sounds slick. I will give it a try. Thanks for the comment.
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  1809. I uploaded one last friday! And should have another one uploaded tomorrow night 👍
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  1810. Colorado is a place I have to see. Would love to do some hiking there
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  1811.  @bradwatters9287  no problem. Good luck!
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  1812. Awesome! If you are in the Superior National Forest we must be pretty close
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  1813. I am in isabella
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  1814. Its private land that is surrounded by national forest. I own the land.
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  1815. We are going to do a Q and A video pretty soon and will answer that. Skeeter is a Springer Spaniel
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  1816. Thanks Mark!
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  1817. Minnesota USA
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  1818. thanks for the comment!
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  1819. It is bordered by National Forest on all sides
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  1820. it's not on public land its private
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  1821. It was pretty cool. Lit up the woods pretty good. We aren't too far from each other as the crow flies. Basically neighbors. We are just across the border.
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  1822. Its private land. I own the land it's just surrounded by national forest for miles on each side. I had to get a permit to be able to cut a trail to the cabin though.
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  1823. Yes. It's a good channel.
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  1824. Minnesota
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  1825. It’s private land within the national forest
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  1826. That is Cierras touch. She is the decorator around here! Nice to have a good woman around. Otherwise I'd have this place looking pretty rustic lol.
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  1827. We have thought about a projector, thank you for the comment this is really informative!
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  1828. Thanks that's a great idea. There are so many ways to go about things I love when people share their knowledge. I am definitely going to look into that.
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  1829. The plastic piece that holds the cover on sheared off. We are going to town later this week when it warms up so I'm going to see if they have the replacement part.
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  1830. Yes I hate the product reviews too! I can promise that will never be on this channel. There's enough of that out there.
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  1831. I'm intrigued. What kind of antenna is it?
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  1832. We use the data on our phones for internet (we had to switch networks to be able to have data) and stream stuff with a hotspot. Otherwise we could have satellite internet but it's not the best and it's a lot more expensive.
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  1833. No it’s an unplowed forest road. A few snowmobiles come back during the winter but that’s it
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  1834. Lol!!
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  1835. Solar panels
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  1836.  @CabinDweller  Sweet I'll give your channel a watch! Us cabin people gotta stick together
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  1837. I sold the cabin and moved back to be closer to family. I'm going to do a Q&A video soon and I'll talk about it.
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  1838. Skol!
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  1839. Yes northern Minnesota
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  1840. This was the tail end of it. Love the sarcasm lol.
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  1841. Up by Ely
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  1842. Would have been fun! thanks for watching
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  1843.  @paoemantega8793  I will give it a shot! Thanks and Happy New Year!
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  1844. I film everything on my phone sorry it's not the best. If the channel keeps growing I will invest in better equipment.
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  1845. I'm pretty sure its 8 lbs
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  1846. The thing that's frustrating with the Vikings is they can never just suck. They always have to give you that little glimmer of hope, then they come out and lay an egg.
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  1847. I love the snow! I'd take winter in the woods over summer any day. Winter means no bugs 👍. And there is nothing better than sitting by the woodstove with a cup of coffee watching the snowfall. Cheers buddy.
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  1848. USA
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  1849. Yes I swapped it out until I get a thermal powered fan. It heats well but not the greatest when its -30 F°. The fan should help though.
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  1850. Not if it’s shoveled
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  1851. Love Valdez! I’d love to get back there soon. Thanks for watching
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  1852. It’s called an oscillating tool, or multi tool. I don’t use it much but it definitely comes in handy for certain situations
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  1853. I really like the look of it. We are going to be building a cabin on another piece of property and I think those boards would look nice on the outside as well. Stronger than osb too.
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  1854. Aspen logs
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  1855. I love them both
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  1856. Thank you! Hopefully this helps show you some of the options there are.
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  1857. That is awesome! You’ll love it. Just one Delta Pro runs our cabin for several days, even without any solar input. You’ll have plenty of power with 2.
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  1858. Yes I do!
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  1859. This will run whatever size refrigerator you have! We have our kitchen running off this now. It runs the fridge and any kitchen appliance just fine. With you being in Arizona you will have no issues charging this thing via solar which is nice.
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  1860. Hi James! I haven’t tried it but I know that it will run them both no problem. I will give it a try tonight and let you know the results.
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  1861. It’s a draw knife
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  1862. Any size will work for notching. I usually use 6 inch to 8 inch diameter logs because that’s what I have. Bigger the better
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  1863. You definitely could!
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  1864. Welcome to the channel!
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  1865. Awesome!! You can do it.
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  1866. Yes I am!
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  1867. I don’t see why not! It would look pretty cool as well. Sorry to hear about that.
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  1868. $150 total. Just metal spikes and a tarp for a roof.
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  1869. Love to hear that. Enjoy the process.
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  1870. I have not but it would be fun
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  1871. Thanks Jacki!
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  1872. He usually does haha
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  1873. I’ve kept track of the days. I think I can have it dried in by day 10. We will see.
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  1874. Thank you!
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  1875. What?
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  1876. It will be a floating floor
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  1877. They are green. I cut them down within a month of building I’d say
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  1878.  @devildogsbushcraft7898  it’s hard work but an enjoyable process. Keep me updated on the project!
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  1879.  @devildogsbushcraft7898  age is just a number. You’d probably run circles around a lot of 20 year old men nowadays.
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  1880. In the spring for sure. This was in the fall so peeling was much harder.
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  1881. These were fresh. Logs are much more easy to peel when they are green. I’ve always built my cabins with green logs, they will shrink a little bit but you can absolutely build with them.
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  1882. Haha luckily we don’t have any poisonous spiders or snakes this far north
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  1883. They are poplar
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  1884. Just sitting on rocks. It won’t come off.
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  1885. Thanks! It’s an Estwing and I got it at Home Depot I believe. Not a fancy axe by any means but really easy to sharpen and good quality. Made in the U.S.A.
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  1886. Haha you can do it!
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  1887. Thanks for watching. You can do it. 99% of the battle is just starting.
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  1888. Stay tuned I’m building one with the bark on this fall
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  1889. Thanks Dave!
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  1890. Infant mortality rate skews the numbers a lot. There were a lot of stillborn baby’s back then which dropped the average life expectancy. There were plenty of people that lived into their 80s and 90s.
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  1891. It’s really not hard. And what money? This lifestyle is as cheap as it gets
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  1892. 6 million years. The latest form of humans around 300 thousand years
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  1893. There are a lot of bears
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  1894. Merry Christmas!
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  1895. I love you
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  1896. Merry Christmas!
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  1897. Welcome to the channel!
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  1898. He has a fur coat. Just like all the other wild animals living in the woods.
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  1899. Springer spaniels
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  1900. Lots of both
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  1901. We are a big hockey family. I always love hearing of the North Star days from my dad.
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  1902. Depends on where you get them. Usually $500-$800 I’d say
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  1903. It works excellent. Doesn’t look the greatest but it’s fast and easy to apply and works great. I’m going to smooth it out and go over it with caulk to clean it up some
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  1904. Always do haha
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  1905. Haha that’s awesome. I lived in Fairbanks for a couple of years and loved it. I really miss it
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  1906. Yes she does!
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  1907. Hi Jacki!
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  1908. I wasn’t embarrassed
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  1909. Yes they did!
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  1910. Thanks for watching Nick! Hope all is well
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  1911. Thanks Justin!
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  1912. I don’t take it for granted. Sorry to hear about your loss.
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  1913. Where the pipe penetrates the roof. I will address it in the next video
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  1914. Northern Minnesota
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  1915. This is a remote property that is surrounded by National Forest. It’s pretty expensive to get a permit for a road in here so I just sack up and walk/carry my stuff in. It’s not that bad.
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  1916. This was a year ago. I survived.
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  1917. Northern Minnesota
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  1918. Haha you might be on to something
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  1919. Uhhh. What.
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  1920. They are “bunny boots.” You might be able to find them in a military surplus store otherwise you can get them online. They are popular in Alaska.
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  1921. What’s wrong with Heineken haha it’s pretty good
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  1922. It’s from northwoodsfab.com Check him out he’s got a stove for every application.
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  1923. I’m going to do a video on that soon.
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  1924. Northern Minnesota
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  1925. I did sled her in, and out. Along with our gear. She walked once from the car to the cabin and said it was too much. So I pulled her out after that
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  1926. North east. Above Lake Superior.
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  1927. This is a different cabin that I built about 4 years ago
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  1928. Oh yeah I’ve read that probably 20 times haha. Dick Proenneke was a major influence on my life.
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  1929. I will show this on an upcoming video
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  1930. Grain belt is actually a top 3 favorite beer of mine
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  1931. An unfinished one. Keeps us warm at 40 below. When you have to pull in construction materials 3 miles by hand on a sled it slows down production some. I can get 1/2 a mile away in the summer so I can haul in stuff to finish everything.
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  1932. Thank you! We are living the dream.
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  1933. Amen
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  1934. Thanks!
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  1935. This is my second one. Definitely turned out better than the first! I'm getting better.
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  1936. Thank you!
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  1937. Thank you!
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  1938. Thank you I appreciate it
    1
  1939. off grid doesn't mean you cant have power. It means you will never have an electric bill because you produce your own power. I'm 10 miles from the nearest power line so it's not even an option.
    1
  1940. with a car battery and an inverter (solar power). I also have a generator.
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  1941. thank you
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  1942. haha it never gets old!
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  1943. Thank you! cheers!
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  1944. he is so fun to watch! We want to make a video just for him and attach a gopro to him for a day lol
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  1945. air tight and warm!
    1
  1946. yep!
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  1947. Northeast Minnesota by the Canadian border
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  1948. We do laundry when we go to town.
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  1949. Good I’m glad!
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  1950. I plan on 8 cords. Last winter that’s about what I went through. But I burn mostly pine so it takes more. I plan on 6 cords this winter with my new stove but we will see.
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  1951. I might try a sand point at some point but since I didn’t get to it and there is snow on the ground it looks like I’ll be melting snow again. It’s not the best but it works.
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  1952. Lol I didn’t know who that was so I looked him up and my girlfriend agreed and said I kind of look like him
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  1953. Thanks Carol!
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  1954. I don’t have summer weekends. I work 80-90 hour weeks during construction season.
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  1955. Yes some did. I found their nest and cleared it out. I’ll have to find where they are getting in so I can stop it.
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  1956. I will create a playlist that will have the videos in order. I’ve been living in the tiny house on wheels for almost 2 months now. I’ll have a video of that pretty soon. I’ll be heading to the cabin tomorrow for 6 months so I’ll have a lot more videos coming. I’m glad you like watching the videos. Thanks Tim!
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  1957. You are the man
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  1958. Welcome!
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  1959. I got him from a family friend that breeds springers. Springers are the best.
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  1960. I think you are right!
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  1961. The best stove on the market!
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  1962. We have the roof insulated with reflectix "bubble foil" insulation. The tarp is just draped over that to keep the water off. As soon as the snow melts enough that I can drive back in here I'll get the metal put on!
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  1963. We just have one window that opens. We are still able to open it. I'm also going to make a screen door for this summer so we can have the front door open and get a nice breeze through the cabin without letting any bugs in.
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  1964. We are definitely getting a snowmobile for next year haha. We want to get something like that. Nothing fancy just something to get us in and out and pull some loads and logs. Might even get two of them. Thanks for watching!
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  1965. I know. I really want to make longer videos but they take so long to upload out here. This summer I'll be in town a lot for work so I'll be able to make longer ones and upload them from town! I'm glad you enjoy the videos
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  1966. And sometimes it shifts after I walk away. I'm working on getting some better equipment!
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  1967. It's how I film it. I film pretty much everything myself on my phone and it's really hard to get the tripod to sit perfect sometimes.
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  1968. Yes I am chinking it this spring.
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  1969. I used a dish scrubber that had bristles on it. I got it from wal mart. I tried using just a sponge but it wasn't quite strong enough. The solution I used was 4 parts water and about half a cup of bleach mixed in. I scrubbed them with that, then wiped it dry right away, then sprayed just water on quick and then wiped it dry again. I have some friends in Alaska that have built a couple of log cabins and they say that's the best way to do it. Their cabins have held up well so I went with their method.
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  1970. Yeah I wasn't sure about it either haha but it turned out alright.
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  1971. During the winter about once, maybe twice a month.
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  1972. Hi!
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  1973. Right now it is rafters, with reflectix insulation nailed on top of that, and a heavy duty tarp on top of that. Once the snow melts and I can drive closer to the cabin I will haul in some metal to replace the tarp.
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  1974. I definitely want a sauna! Might do that right after the bathroom is finished.
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  1975. That’s awesome! I’m glad you like the content. It’s pretty much just home video style. Skeeter never gets boring to watch haha.
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  1976. Thanks for watching!
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  1977. Happy New Year!
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  1978. It is beautiful. Happy New Year!
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  1979. Thats a great idea for a video. I will talk about the pros and cons of both in an upcoming video.
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  1980. Haha its funny you ask. I had Verizon while I was building the cabin and got no service whatsoever. Couldn't send a text or anything. I talked to a few locals and they said AT&T had much better service where I'm at and it made a big difference. I even can use data sometimes. My family has an old homestead by Remer and AT&T sucks there but Verizon was pretty good. So who knows.
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  1981. haha we were just talking about making a whole video dedicated to Skeeter. Cierra has a gopro we are thinking about putting it on him for a day lol.
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  1982. Thank you. Hope you are doing okay with the fires. Scary stuff.
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  1983. I'll consider that! I want to make a wood fired hot tub too. I have a lot of projects on my mind haha. I'm going to pound a well in the spring for a water supply.
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  1984. Thank you Happy New Year!
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  1985. haha he plays with sticks all the time and that's fine I just try not to let him eat them. Because he will. His adult teeth are coming in so hes really bitey right now.
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  1986. If you look through my videos I have a video on that. I have a really simple setup.
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  1987. 20x32
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  1988. It is my uncles and it runs great
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  1989. Hi Jacki!
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  1990. Some are in the cabin/camper and some are in my car.
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  1991. Us too!
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  1992. Makes a lot of sense to me!
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  1993. I enjoy bushradical and his wife’s channel. Both are very good and informative
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  1994. It collapsed from the heavy snow loads. I planned on tearing it down anyway so it worked out. I was able to salvage quite a bit of lumber from it.
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  1995. I am going to put out more of them! for sure 2 a week but I'm going to shoot for 3. It just takes so long to upload them (4 or 5 hours) and sometimes it either doesn't work or gets to 99% and restarts.. it gets frustrating sometimes! But im going to start going to town once a week and using wifi to help with that
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  1996. cheers!
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  1997. I am half German. Would love to visit Germany someday.
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  1998. I haven't seen human footprints within miles of the cabin. It's very remote.
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  1999. I think I'm going to talk about it next video! Thanks for the comment I'm glad you are liking the channel.
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  2000. I love the ideas! Skeeter is a great dog. He does really good with gun shots too. I cant wait to get him out grouse hunting this fall. Hes going to do great. Hes got a really good nose on him too. He gets a little far ahead of me sometimes because he gets excited but he stops and waits for me as soon as I yell his name. I got lucky, he is a natural. I love seeing your comments. It's great to hear from someone that has the experience!
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  2001. 40
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  2002. Cheers Kylie!
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  2003. I talk about that in my video I just uploaded :)
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  2004. Thanks! I miss him every day. He was a gentleman. And very talented.
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  2005. The general consensus is to just use a clear coat so I think that's what I'm going to do! I agree the logs already have beautiful tones so no sense trying to cover them up. Thanks for the comment!
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  2006. Cheers!
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  2007. It made a big difference!
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  2008. Minnesota. I used to live in Alaska but moved home for family reasons. I would love to get back someday.
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  2009. Theres 3 feet there
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  2010. We will pound a sand point in the spring
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  2011. Welcome to the channel!
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  2012. Happy New Year!
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  2013. Thank you for the information. All really good ideas that I will stronger consider! We do plan on planting fruit and nut trees as well as maple.
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  2014. About an hour and a half
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  2015. Yes I plan on pounding a sand point well this spring
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  2016. Hi Jacki
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  2017. No water source yet but I will pound a well in the spring
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  2018. Cabin is 40 acres
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  2019. Haha I get this comment so much. I’m not related but I was telling him on Instagram that people keep saying we look alike and he got a kick out of it.
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  2020. Thank you for the kind words Nancy! I appreciate you watching and commenting
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  2021. Going to try to pound a well in the spring
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  2022. Happy Easter!
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  2023. Only when he gets sprayed by a skunk. Which is about twice a year. He swims in the lake quite a bit
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  2024. Happy Easter!
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  2025. I clear it myself. I live on a private road so the county doesn’t plow it or maintain it, it’s up to me. The main gravel road that we live off is plowed by the township.
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  2026. I do just fine with the what I have
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  2027. I love it
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  2028. Nobody should be living in a water damaged black mold infested trailer. Better off sleeping in a tent
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  2029. Messy and gross.
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  2030. Thank you!
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  2031. Thanks buddy
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  2032. Thank you!
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  2033. I agree
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  2034. We’ve had 48 below as well just not this night
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  2035. This is Minnesota
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  2036. Yep
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  2037. Saw it lots in Alaska when I lived there
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  2038. It actually works extremely well..
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  2039. When it’s warmer out and I get the stove going, the entire snow load will give way and slide off. Scares the crap out of me. It sounds like a semi is coming through the wall.
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  2040. They are handling it will. With the steeper pitch it doesn’t build up on the roof much. Most of it slides off.
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  2041. You don’t have to worry. It is really rare to see a wolf or bear in the wild, let alone be attacked by one. TV shows really overdramatize the whole bear and wolf thing. Do not worry and enjoy your trip!
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  2042. Haha
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  2043. Was a little too cold for Skeeter to make the walk in and out so he stayed at the cabin on wheels with Cierra
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  2044. Anywhere from 60-80F. I had to keep stoking it pretty regularly if I wanted to keep it above 70F.
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  2045. Not sure what you think off the grid means but the nearest power pole is about 15 miles away from here.
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  2046. Thank you!
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  2047. Thanks! I’m glad you like it
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  2048. Thank you!
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  2049. Thanks!
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  2050. That is true. People keep asking when it’s going to be done and I tell them never
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  2051. Thanks Linda! It was good to get that firewood put up.
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  2052. Nice that sounds like a cool project!
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  2053. Hopefully its just passing through. We have one come around every year but usually it’s not a continuous problem.
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  2054. You can watch Lonnie build it on the channel Far North Bushcraft And Survival. It works great. Thanks for watching!
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  2055. No it’s not my land. My great grand parents owned it and we kept it in the family.
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  2056. It’s pretty sad in northern Minnesota. I’m in the woods all the time and see a ton of wolf tracks.
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  2057. I did a lot of walking deeper in the woods on my hunts. That’s still hard on Cierra’s knee so she stayed back.
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  2058. This tent is awesome! Zero condensation in this canvas tent
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  2059. That’s what it’s all about.
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  2060. Bunny boots also called Mickey Mouse boots. I got mine for $50 used at a surplus store in Fairbanks Alaska. You can find them online as well. With every single penny. I’ve never had cold feet with them
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  2061. whiteduckoutdoors.com 10 X 12 alpha wall tent! Code - KYLESCABIN10 can save you some money
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  2062. The snow is going pretty fast up here too. Thanks for the tip on the trailer I’ll have to do that
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  2063. Haha
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  2064. 20ft by 32ft
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  2065.  @islandonlinenews  I paid less than 30K for this land.
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  2066. ?
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  2067. Been doing it for years. Feel great.
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  2068. Helps keep the bears from coming in and wrecking Cierras bird feeders at night
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  2069. Thank you for the kind words Ruby! We find that this way of life is a lot more satisfying and stress free than the modern world.
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  2070. Thank you for watching!
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  2071. Yes we heat it up on the wood stove or the propane stove
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  2072. Welcome to the channel! Thanks for watching
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  2073. I’m jealous. Minnesota taxes are pretty ridiculous
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  2074. Yeah all the time
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  2075. I agree!
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  2076.  @jojohnson3480  thanks for watching!
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  2077. Thank you Andries!!
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  2078. Thank you!
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  2079. Thank you Darrell! We do not have home owners insurance.
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  2080. Yes but it’s no big deal
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  2081. 20ft by 32ft
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  2082. No this is all from within the last week. There’s a lot of snow in the woods, but I have packed trails around the cabin.
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  2083. So far no. I’m sure it’s coming though.
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  2084. Thanks yeah I still have the roller just need to figure out a way to mount it now.
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  2085. He enjoyed the ride!
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  2086. That spot where I dump it is on the raised beds garden. We do have a compost pile too, would you recommend dumping the ash on the raised beds or in the compost pile?
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  2087. Our garden did pretty good. We put up the temporary fence around the garden to keep our critters while we were away on camping trips. Didn’t have any problems with the fencing being up.
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  2088. I’m not sure what you’re getting at
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  2089. Thanks Tony!
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  2090. I worked on this part time and had it completed within a month of starting. If you can work on it every day it goes quick
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  2091. That was my dad helping me cut the trail to the cabin
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  2092. Yes
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  2093. Im self taught
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  2094. 8 ft by 14 ft
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  2095. Haha hell no I can't choose the ads. Sorry you had to watch that
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  2096. You probably did!
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  2097. Thanks!
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  2098. I use this one! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LQT2QQ8?tag=onamzkylehelm-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B08LQT2QQ8&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.10D9GPO50S8EM&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin#
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  2099. Mosquitos can still fly in and where we live there’s lots. Although a Dutch style door would be cool!!
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  2100. Haha we got plenty of fetch in this day. He just knows I can’t resist the puppy dog eyes
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  2101. No it’s plexiglass
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  2102. Right on!
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  2103. I agree! Doors are not fun. Takes a lot of adjusting
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  2104. Thanks for watching!
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  2105. Yes I'm sure the state parks are going to be really crowded. It is a nice time of year to be in the woods. Not too hot and not many bugs yet. Thanks for watching im glad you like the videos.
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  2106. True that!
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  2107. We just have Garter snakes but we do have a lot of ticks. I got Lyme disease when I was 12.
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  2108. Thanks for watching!
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  2109. I don’t worry about it at all. I check my pipe all the time and there’s never much build up. If you get a good hot fire going in the morning and slap the pipe around some it all falls into the stove and burns up. I check the pipe once a week probably so I stay on top of it.
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  2110. Cierra just saw one about 1/4 mile up the road from us
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  2111. I have several!
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  2112. Thanks for the insight I will have to check it out. I was an apprentice electrician for 2 years but solar is kind of a different ball game so I’m trying to learn as much as I can.
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  2113. Lumber won’t keep a bear out, trust me. An electric fence might though.
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  2114. Almost!
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  2115. Not really but sort of. There are still things to do
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  2116. Bears are insanely strong. They can get into anything if they want.
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  2117. Yes. The spot seems to get the perfect mix of sun and shade but we will see. I might have to take down some popple. We will use it for campfire wood or in the stove. Our woodshed is going to be built with logs so I may use it there.
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  2118. Thank you for being realistic. Doesn’t matter if you use 1/4 inch plywood, 1/2 inch, or 1 inch, or add studs every 6 inches. If a bear wants in it’s getting in.
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  2119. Doesn’t matter how much it’s beefed up. If a bear wants in he will be in. Part of living in bear country.
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  2120. Electricity is the only way to keep a bear out. Other than that they will make quick work of a chicken coop no matter how much it’s reinforced with lumber.
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  2121. Thank you my friend
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  2122. With that being said we do have fox, coyotes, and wolves around here. Hopefully we don’t have an issue.
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  2123. The bear thing has been completely blown out of proportion by Hollywood. I might have to make a video on that. Bears are interested in food, garbage etc. a bear would have to be a real dick to bust into a chicken coop and eat the chickens. If a bear was determined enough to do that it wouldn’t matter how much lumber a guy used, he is getting in. Most of that stuff is extremely over exaggerated. I’ve spent a lot of time in bear country in my life and haven’t had a problem.
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  2124. Which isn’t a big deal considering our generator has pretty much been our only power source the past couple of winters
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  2125. Sunlight is hard to come by in a Minnesota winter. The inverter we are getting is an “inverter charger” so during a stretch of overcast I can charge the battery bank off the generator.
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  2126. You are right. It would be insanely hard to homestead the other property. Really rocky and way too remote. I will visit it often though.
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  2127. No
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  2128. What do you have my friend? Mine is out of commission lol
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  2129. The lumber I used was rough cut by my grandpa 20-30 years ago. No board is the same so it made it a challenge to frame. I have officially purchased my last $10 2x4 so anything I use from here on out will be second hand lumber or milled with my chainsaw. It’s nuts out there.
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  2130. I’ll check it out!
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  2131. Thanks Toni
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  2132. Apparently a lot of people
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  2133. Hahahahaha 😂
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  2134. Yeah I’ll have to figure something out once I get up that high.
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  2135. ?
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  2136. Haha I’ll get around to it one of these days
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  2137. Hey man thanks for the long time support, it’s much appreciated! The logs are not dry yet. Once I get done spiking them all together I’m going to give them the summer to dry before I chink them. We will be moving in and living in the new cabin full time come fall. No matter what, logs will always shrink and expand a little bit. I’ve always built with green logs, and haven’t had any issues. I know lots of people that have built with green logs. They do shrink a little bit but it’s nothing major. I think most people way overthink it. Check out this video by Bushradical, he does a great job explaining building with green logs vs dry logs. https://youtu.be/uHWlEj2o_mk?si=CcJy4g8SXs4yFYE0
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  2138. Thank you for the info! We have limited power here (especially during dark winter months) but 2 hours a night is certainly doable.
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  2139. She doesn’t know what to call it. She said to ask you! I suggested Cierras Cabin and she thought it was alright
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  2140. You’ll get it soon. I also still have a lot to do before it hits haha! Happens every year.
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  2141. No just getting it drilled and the casing. We would have to get a pump to be run off the generator (or our solar if it can handle it) otherwise I’m fine with just a deep well hand pitcher pump.
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  2142. Thanks Linda!
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  2143. Thanks for watching. I’ll let you know when she creates her channel
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  2144. It is so pretty! There’s nothing like the first snowfall of the year
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  2145. Haven’t had any problems
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  2146. I could watch him all day. It’s never boring.
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  2147. Haha me too
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  2148. Thank you! I’ll tell her about your suggestions. I’m glad you enjoy the channel
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  2149. Yes. It’s still pretty warm (30-32F) so it makes for wet heavy snow.
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  2150. Thanks for letting me know. What size pipe did you use? 2 inch? I hear mixed things about sandpoints at that depth. Some people say they work fine some say they don’t.
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  2151. The trailer house might be a fish house this winter. Right now it’s kind of a shed.
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  2152. Yes we do. I had success deer hunting so between that and farm fresh eggs we will be eating good this winter.
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  2153. Thank you!
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  2154. That’s the goal! Just keep improving every year. Thanks for watching.
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  2155. Just on the bottom where the roof overhangs. About every foot or so. Just enough so the wind won’t catch it and tear it off.
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  2156. Yes the floor has been very warm. Even without skirting. We also have a cathedral roof over the living room so it’s actually a pretty big area to heat up before the floor gets warm. The stuff works surprisingly well. With skirting it would be even better. I plan on adding some soon.
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  2157. I eat McDonald’s about once a year when I’m really hammered
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  2158. Thank you! The EcoFlow products have been perfect for us
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  2159. Thanks for watching!
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  2160. If I can teach him to split wood and pull sleds I’d be set
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  2161. I’m sure you’ll have some before long!
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  2162. It would have to be Cierra Mist but I like it!
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  2163. Thanks for watching Larry
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  2164. Hey cousin. In the arrowhead.
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  2165. Thanks for sharing! I will check it out. They have a really good channel.
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  2166. Thanks buddy! Glad you like the channel
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  2167. They are hibernating this time of year but yes there are a lot of bears in the area. I see tracks and bear poop all the time, and there are even claw marks on the old cabin on the property. But I have not had any problems with bears yet.
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  2168. 🖐
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  2169. I plan on getting started on some bear shutters very soon! Thanks for watching
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  2170. Northern Minnesota
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  2171. I think if you watch them I make more money but like i said i wouldn’t watch them lol so it’s up to you
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  2172. It sound like you had an awesome childhood full of good memories! That's what I like about this lifestyle, it forces you to be active and be outside. I dont think a lot of people realize how much work it is. There is always something to do! Thanks for watching Marcia.
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  2173. Welcome to the channel Valerie! I'm glad you like it
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  2174. He gets Taste Of The Wild dog food. He’s been eating that since he was a puppy. It’s a little expensive but he needs it!
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  2175. Haha nope I was a hockey player. But after that I probably should have been a hurdler.
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  2176. I almost always have a 12 gauge with slugs with me. I have a 10mm I carry most of the time as well.
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  2177. Yes i have. My uncle actually has one that he says I can borrow. Some day I will try to get it up here.
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  2178. I knocked the hive down. Didn't kill a single bee. They will build a new one somewhere else.
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  2179. Hello
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  2180. Shotgun blast would have been a lot more fun! Maybe next time.
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  2181. Hahaha thats a good one
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  2182. Cierra and Skeeter will be returning when I head back for the whole winter. Cierra teaches dance so she had to leave for a few weeks last winter but she wants to spend more time at the cabin this winter. With the covid stuff going on im not sure there will be any classes so she should be around a lot more. Skeeter will be with me the whole time though. He loves it out here. There is no better place for him. Thanks for watching!
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  2183. Thanks buddy I'm looking forward to making more
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  2184. I will probably get one at some point. But now I just about have everything ill ever need hauled in. Would make life much easier though.
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  2185. You’re the man!
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  2186. Springer spaniel
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  2187. 20-30 ft. We are going to pound a well this spring! Hopefully we don’t hit a rock.
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  2188. It’s always cool to me to know that people are watching from overseas. Thank you for watching!
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  2189. Thank you for the tip I will have to try that!
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  2190.  @Rppbiz  no worry’s she is used to it haha there’s a lot of ways to spell her name
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  2191. Thanks for being a long time subscriber! I appreciate it.
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  2192. Thank you for watching and commenting!
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  2193. Cierra did my annual haircut. I shave it once a year then grow it out until late winter but I got sick of it a little early this year. Might go for a mullet next though.
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  2194. Those cubic minis are cool looking but I doubt they are as great as people make them out to be. A lot of people try to make their off grid life or van life seem perfect but it’s just not realistic. Cierra and I get a long great but living in a small space we definitely have our moments haha. Thank you for commenting and I’m glad you like the channel!
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  2195. Me too! Haha
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  2196. Thank you!
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  2197. I’m going to build the house/outbuildings first then go back to work. For what I would pay in labor to have someone else build it, it will be way worth it for me to do it myself then go back.
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  2198. You are number 1!
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  2199. That’s an awesome idea. I’m a fan of making things myself so I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for commenting!
    1
  2200. Same way I do it at the cabin. I use a really small system to just charge our phones and run a couple lights. I’ll put the panels by the garden most likely and just haul batteries back and forth
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  2201. That is awesome. We will have to get in touch it would be fun to see your place.
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  2202. lol!
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  2203. We are bouncing between the 2 cabin right now. This new land is more suitable for long term living (it’s accessible) plus better soil for gardening/homesteading. We will keep the cabin and spend time there during winters.
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  2204. ?
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  2205. Right now we are bouncing between the 2 cabins. We just got this land so we are excited to be here and explore.
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  2206. I might just have to try that. Thanks!
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  2207. Yes we will have a small solar setup
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  2208. We do not have one yet but I would like to put one in soon. I love sitting by a campfire during the winter.
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  2209. Thank you for watching Frank!
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  2210. Yes we are bouncing between the 2 right now
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  2211. I like it!
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  2212.  @jemmons2694  it will be 24x32. To most people that’s a cabin but compared to what we are used to it will be a mansion haha
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  2213. Keep it! Spend winters there
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  2214. It will be stick built
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  2215. Thank you! It is going to be stick framed. We were originally going to build it 16x24 and plan for an addition down the road but decided why not just build it 24x32 right away. Kids are probably in the future so we want a little more space. Thank you for watching!
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  2216. I have thought about it but can’t wait for it to dry. Might be something I invest in soon though.
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  2217. We do not. They just wanted a sketch of where the buildings will be located on the property. It was really easy.
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  2218. We will add on if we need to
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  2219. We plan on pounding a sand point. I’ve never done it before so it will be a learning experience.
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  2220. Yes I will be. As soon as the cabin is dried in.
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  2221. Hi Jacki.
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  2222. But a good idea
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  2223. It’s not required.
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  2224. 10 but surrounded by national forest
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  2225. Yes we will!
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  2226. A root cellar may be in the future!
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  2227. The nearest town has a lumber yard that is a little more reasonable but still expensive
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  2228. The log cabin is 12x16. This place is 20x32.
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  2229. Front door faces south
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  2230. It will mostly be built by me but my dad is going to help when he can. It will be stick framed.
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  2231. Happy to have you! Welcome.
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  2232. my nearest neighbor (3 miles away) has a donkey and they are really valuable actually. Hes an elderly man so his donkey does a lot of pulling and hauling things for him. He has a pretty cool Homestead.
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  2233. Yes I would eventually like to get chickens for sure, maybe a couple other animals.
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  2234. I'm glad you like watching my videos! If you have any suggestions or any tips let me know.
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  2235. I know it looks close on camera but it doesn't get hot at all there. I am really safe with the stove. Biggest thing I worry about is a chimney fire but I check the pipe every week.
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  2236. Thank you Dave!
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  2237. I started to mount it on the front but it was ugly haha
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  2238. I will have to check that out!
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  2239.  @berkeleyboy483  All I have is an insulation called reflectix. It's a thin, bubble foil looking material. Its also rodent free. It's really thin and seems like it wouldn't do much but it's the cat's meow. I can walk around barefoot in the cabin no problem. It's pretty reasonably priced too.
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  2240. Both are insulated. Stays nice and toasty even at 40 below.
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  2241. I am blasting all the foam out this spring and replacing it with something much better!
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  2242. That sounds really cool. I will check those out! Thanks for the comment my friend.
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  2243. Thank you!
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  2244. Yes sir
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  2245. Thank you! I’m glad you are liking the channel.
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  2246. It works out okay. Cloudy days it doesn’t work the greatest but it still charges some. Sunny days I have no problem. I’m sure A rotator would help I should look into one.
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  2247. Yes I’ve been there. Very cool. The bear center is awesome as well
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  2248. Thank you for the pointers!
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  2249. Hmm not sure what you’re getting at
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  2250. Haha yeah the first video had no sound for some reason
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  2251. I only pulled one off me up there but back home there has been a lot.
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  2252. Thanks Jacki!
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  2253. Thank you Lindsay! It would have been fun to meet you. It’s awesome that you live on the GFT. I would love to live there some day. I will be up there a few more times this summer.
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  2254. That would have been nice!
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  2255. Thanks Liz! Cierra and I love seeing your comments. Alaska fishing is incredible, with beautiful scenery.
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  2256. We were only there for a few days. We planned on having fish the second day but the wind kept as at camp majority of the day so we settled with johnsonvilles
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  2257. That’s crazy! I was thinking about how fun it would be in the winter the whole time
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  2258. Thanks Ron!
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  2259. Thanks Ron!
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  2260. Just mister twisters with some leech meat on them. Casting for them like you would bass fishing. They were in shallow.
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  2261. That’s awesome. Where did they go out of?
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  2262. I’ve heard good things! I’m excited to go
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  2263. Luckily we didn’t have problems with the black flies! They’ll be out any day here though
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  2264. We were using leeches
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  2265. We normally keep them
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  2266. It was a cliff
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  2267. It’s incredible
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  2268. We were catching them on mister twisters with a leech. Casting for them like you would bass. They were in shallow
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  2269. Thanks! It was really pretty and it was a great time
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  2270. They were ribeyes and they were good
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  2271. Framing is really easy actually. I think most people overthink it. Type in Wall Framing Larry Haun on YouTube. He has videos on every step of building a house, and he explains it really well.
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  2272. I agree. Being able to work with your hands, make things, fix things, etc.. is becoming rare unfortunately.
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  2273. Lol!
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  2274. Thank you!
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  2275. Thanks buddy I appreciate it!
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  2276. They are definitely junk. I bought a set that came with 6 tools a couple years ago because they were on sale for a great price. Half of them don’t work anymore.
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  2277. lol you are right. Our rooster and about 3 hens have been flying up to the top of the fence, roosting on it for a bit then flying out haha. I’m going to roof the log cabin soon.
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  2278. Haha yeah I’ve heard the same.
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  2279. It just runs off propane and is lit with a match
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  2280. Thank you! Glad you like them
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  2281. Awesome! It's a beautiful area. I have fished the Rainy River quite a bit! I always hear the fishing is better on the Canada side.
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  2282. We went out of Adrian's. I hear the fishing is still good there!
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  2283. Only time I get up that early is for fishing or hunting lol!
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  2284. What's up buddy!
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  2285. Yes
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  2286. It is not me. Do not give any personal info. It’s a scam.
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  2287. My uncle lives there and said the same. He said Bemidji was the winner cause they had coldest temps.
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  2288. My uncle lives there and said the same. He said Bemidji was the winner cause they had coldest temps.
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  2289. Haha I’ve made it lots of times!
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  2290. Sorry it’s not up to your standards
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  2291. Still have it. We just purchased this property (to homestead during summer) so have been spending some time here
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  2292. Welcome to the channel John!
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  2293. Yes it would help but we are using underneath for storage. I do that in my fish house though and it works awesome!
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  2294. Thanks for watching!
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  2295. I’m just south of you in Northeast Minnesota. Not far from the border.
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  2296. We just bought a new piece of property and are excited about it so have been spending time here. I will be at the log cabin a lot during the rest of winter!
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  2297. Predator
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  2298. Amen
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  2299. Thanks for watching Angie! Glad you like watching Skeeter. Cierra and I never get tired of it.
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  2300. Thanks for noticing man! I’m trying to get better
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  2301. Welcome to the channel!
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  2302. I was on the fence about spending the money for a Honda or giving the Predator a chance. It had really good reviews so I went with it. It always starts and runs great. Even at -40.
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  2303. I think we all do lol
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  2304. Cut it shaving without a mirror. Not proud of it haha
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  2305. Have never been to Colorado but plan to check it out one day
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  2306. It gets quieter the faster it spins haha
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  2307. It quiets down the faster it spins
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  2308. Haha me too!
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  2309. Haha me too!
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  2310. Haha me too!
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  2311. The place is my family’s homestead. Its been in our family since they immigrated here. My grandparents lived in the small house but passed away about 10 years ago. My cousin is staying at the house currently.
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  2312. They are blue. Thank you for watching and commenting!
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  2313. So yeah, it was cold haha
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  2314. -40 is the same whether it’s C or F
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  2315. We melt snow on the wood stove for shower and dish water too
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  2316. Haha I was wondering if anyone would notice that! Whenever we go for a 3 or 4 mile hike I bet Skeeter does 50 miles. He absolutely loves it.
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  2317. Never. We just got this property and are excited about it so have been spending some time here. Will be at the cabin a lot the rest of the winter
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  2318. We love Johnsonvilles. Your husband is smarter than me for putting the grill away during the winter. I am still young and dumb.
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  2319. I don’t feel it’s needed
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  2320. I have reflectix insulation underneath.
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  2321. I forgot to pick some up at the store and didn’t want to run all the way back to town to get some so I nailed some on after
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  2322. Lame
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  2323. Hi Jacki!
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  2324. Thank you for the comment! Nothing gets inspected. They said they might come and look at the outhouse hole to make sure that was done properly but I doubt it. They said the same thing where my log cabin is at in a different county. I think they just say that so it’s done right. I don’t think inspectors are going around sticking their head in peoples crappers lol
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  2325. The T1-11 is strong so no sheathing is needed. I didn’t use vapor barrier because I didn’t think it was necessary. A lot of people don’t use it with T1-11. It definitely wouldn’t have hurt to have used it but it’ll be fine without it
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  2326. Thanks! Good luck on the build
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  2327. We have an outhouse
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  2328. Pretty sure!
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  2329. You comment too much
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  2330. I wasn’t 100% sure we would be able to stand them up so I decided to do it after. I’m sure we could have done it but I didn’t want to find out the hard way
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  2331. You have some catching up to do
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  2332. Sounds like a good time! Good luck with your build
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  2333. I’ve worked construction my whole life. Concrete, asphalt, electrical, a little carpentry.
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  2334. Should have that up by Friday or Saturday.
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  2335. I wasn’t 100% sure we would be able to stand it up so I just played it safe and did it after. Much easier on the floor though
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  2336. The interior walls just hold the wait of the loft.
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  2337. Larry Haun taught me the 3 stud corner
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  2338. May add one eventually
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  2339. Haha he still has his moments!
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  2340. It’s not needed
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  2341. I do some serious digging through the pile to pick the best ones haha. So far I’ve been lucky to have decent stuff
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  2342. Yes, every nail in the cabin will be hand driven
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  2343. Not at the moment, may add one in the future
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  2344. Northern Minnesota
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  2345. Because this is a “cabin” I don’t have to follow any codes or have any inspections
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  2346. More accessible. Will be better to raise a family from. Still out in the woods but I can drive to it. We will bounce between the 2 cabin.
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  2347. I also love springers
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  2348. No bones! Growing up we never kept pike, my dad was mainly a walleye fisherman. Just in the last couple years I started keeping them and learning how to remove the y bones. I wasn’t good at it at first but kept practicing and now I can usually get them all. Cheers!
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  2349. Hahahhahahhaha alright dude. I’d love to see what you’re contributing to society.
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  2350. Springer!
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  2351. Sounds right up my alley
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  2352. Minnesota!
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  2353. Thanks! It is not vented
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  2354. I do both
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  2355. No but hope to get there soon
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  2356. It’s tough when our little buddy’s are getting older/pass on. My childhood dog was a springer named Miller and passed away last year. Crazy how fast time goes by. My parents just got another springer. It’s Skeeters biological brother (from this years litter). Hope your springer isn’t in any pain and you get to enjoy every moment you can with him/her.
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  2357. Will give Cierra a hug, Skeeter a rub, and tell my dad hi for you
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  2358. The brats were delicious! I almost never have them during the winter so it was good. Inside the shelter gets really hot. We usually have a door open, otherwise I can fish in a t shirt in there. Thanks for watching!
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  2359. Lol!
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  2360. There were 5 of us. All brats were consumed. Skeeter had one too.
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  2361. Thanks Vicki!
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  2362. Hi Jacki!
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  2363. Thank you!
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  2364. We caught a lot of smaller perch but nothing of size. Slow day fishing but a lot of fun.
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  2365. Thanks for coming along!
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  2366. Very true!
    1
  2367. Near Brainerd
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  2368. It's a good workout
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  2369. Thanks for the advice I will give it a try!
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  2370. Thank you!
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  2371. Yeah I heard that! Seems like every spring we get teased then winter comes back. Thanks for watching.
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  2372. I like it!
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  2373. Good idea!
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  2374. I work long hours (80-90 hour weeks) doing construction during the summer and have to travel some so it's really hard to get anything done. There isn't much for work here.
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  2375. Lol dude you’re like the 3rd person this week that’s said that.
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  2376. Joe is really close to me. I’m about 15 miles from the border
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  2377. I have not but I will check it out! Thanks for watching
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  2378. It is great to be here!
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  2379. Happy easter to you as well
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  2380. Hey what’s up
    1
  2381. There’s a lot of different ways you can do it. This is a version of butt and pass, it’s a quick method
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  2382. After I get a roof on. Probably won’t be until this upcoming fall to be honest.
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  2383. November 30th
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  2384. I just deal with them for the most part. If they are really bad I’ll use bug spray but I try not to.
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  2385. Thanks!
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  2386. With a lot of work and swear words
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  2387. I miss it every day
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  2388. Skeeter. Yes he is loving the trails. He runs around on them pretty much all day!
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  2389. This cabin is in Minnesota. I lived in Alaska for over a year and built a log cabin there, then moved back to Minnesota. All of these videos are from my cabin here in Minnesota that I built last summer. I bet we are pretty close! Glad you like the videos.
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  2390. I am far from a professional, I am self taught. I lived in Alaska for over a year and saw a few different methods for log cabin insulating so i have some knowledge on what works good and what doesn't work so good. I am actually going to make a few modifications to the cabin this spring so I will go into detail on exactly how I built it and what has worked for me! Thank you for watching and commenting!
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  2391. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
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  2392. haha it's not everybody's thing. I dont believe in bigfoot.
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  2393. Skeeter moves around so much he never gets cold. Hes non stop running and jumping and sniffing the whole way. The walk takes about 30-40 minutes. We get more cold than he does. He doesn't even shiver.
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  2394. haha I never want to live where there is not snow.
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  2395. Merry Christmas!
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  2396. If hes outside in that temp it's for about a minute to use the bathroom. I take good care of my little buddy.
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  2397. Thanks Marcia!
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  2398. Just kidding. I recently made us a temporary shower for the winter in my last video.
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  2399. We haven't showered in years
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  2400. Thanks Grace. Lots more to come!
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  2401. Thanks Noah!
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  2402. lol she volunteered and I wasn't stopping her haha
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  2403. Minnesota
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  2404.  @danielsmith6628  yes you have a major edge there. That's way more experience than I have.
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  2405. We live in northern Minnesota! I have an uncle that lives in Oklahoma. I have never been to Washington but it looks beautiful. This has always been a dream of mine and I just started saving and learning as much as I can. This is very doable you just have to get serious about it and make it happen. It's a very peaceful low stress life.
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  2406. Happy New Year! Cheers.
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  2407. We have a shower that I made that runs off a battery that is charged by solar. I am making a separate bathhouse this spring/early summer that will have an outhouse and shower in the same building. Heated by a woodstove. Stay tuned.
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  2408. Thank you!
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  2409. We are really blessed. Hes the best friend anyone could ask for.
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  2410. It is. It's really peaceful.
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  2411. Australia is a place I would love to visit! I hope you, your family, and your property all stay safe from the fires. Wishing you the best of luck.
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  2412. Nice! They are good tents. It will make an awesome guest cabin.
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  2413. Haha
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  2414. I should have a video tomorrow evening, then I will be back to the regular schedule! The snow just got out of here
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  2415. 10x12 alpha wall tent with the porch!
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  2416. I have one
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  2417. Winner
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  2418. It probably looks closer on camera but it meets the requirements. The stove has built in heat shields and the single wall pipe is 18 inches from the walls which is the requirement.
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  2419. Yes. You can watch the full build in my earlier vids. I use a lot of cast iron they just need to be reseasoned.
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  2420. The stove has built in heat shields. It’s 2 inches further away from the wall then it needs to be. The single wall pipe is 20 inches away (18 is the requirement for single wall). I’ll still put heat shields behind it even though it’s not necessary.
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  2421. Northern Minnesota! About 15 miles from Ontario/U.S. border
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  2422. Yes
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  2423. Welcome to the channel Dorothy!
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  2424. They are called “bunny boots”. I got mine for $50 used at a military surplus store in Alaska. You can find them online new for around $200. Worth every penny I love them.
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  2425. Thanks Tim!
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  2426. I’m in Lake county
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  2427. Dude. The steal I beams I’m using are off of a 1968 trailer house which I tore down by hand. They are solid as hell. I’m literally using the same exact blocks, same exact beams, same exact method as the trailer was built more than 60 years ago, and everything is still solid.
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  2428. Yeah its the wilderness of course there are wolves. Am I supposed to keep him inside 24/7. That would be a lot more inhumane. I pay close attention to what the wolves are doing and where they are at, their patterns, etc. Seems they pass through about once a week and have never come closer than a half mile of the cabin. I keep a close eye on Skeeter I love the little guy. Id protect him at all costs if it came to it. Which it probably wont.
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  2429. You are welcome. I like bringing people along for the adventure. Merry Christmas!
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  2430. Thank you! Merry Christmas
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  2431. Merry Christmas!
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  2432. Minnesota
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  2433. we dont have electricity ran. We have a generator and solar power
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  2434. He does sense something outside sometimes and barks at the door.
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  2435. Thanks for the heads up. Skeeter is very rarely outside alone. And if he is it's for about a minute so he can go to the bathroom and I watch him out the window. He never goes far from the cabin. He sleeps inside with us.
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  2436. Minnesota
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  2437. haha that's awesome!
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  2438.  @caryn9561  yes I bought the land and built it myself. I have videos of the whole process on my channel.
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  2439. I am more towards Ely. Yeah it's been pretty warm so far. Thanks for watching!
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  2440. I hope you're right because it get cooooolldd here
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  2441. I dont take a second of it for granted.
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  2442. Merry Christmas!
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  2443.  @BobP68  Thank you we will. Merry Christmas!
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  2444. Northern Minnesota
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  2445. That’s awesome! I love it
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  2446. If I can do it anybody can
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  2447. Happy for ya. Keep me updated on the project
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  2448. Medical industry is a huge scam. Eat healthy, be active, and if you don’t go to the doctor you’ll find there’s nothing wrong with you. A 92 year old man told me soon as you go to the doctor, might as well kiss your ass goodbye.
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  2449. I think the land belongs to nobody. It’s all ours. Nobody owns land
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  2450. I know right crazy
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  2451. Not yet. I know lots of people that live this way with kids. And the kids are a lot more hard working and knowledgeable than kids who are raised on screens.
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  2452. That what I like about. The more simple you keep it the less problems you have.
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  2453. Cool thanks for letting me know
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  2454. I pay taxes. I have a job. I just don’t have bills like electric, gas, water, mortgage, etc. I have to pay property taxes once a year and it’s about $600-$700. Pretty cheap to live this way that’s all I’m saying. Anybody can do it if they want. I find it rewarding.
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  2455. Let’s hear it
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  2456. Even then you still don’t need it.
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  2457. It’s not easy but it is much cheaper if you are willing to work hard. There’s no such thing as an easy path in this world unless you are born into money. But I’d take this over that any day.
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  2458. You’ll be glad you did it. Doesn’t get much more relaxing/low stress than this. You should film it and put it on YouTube. People love watching new builds. It’ll put a few bucks in your pocket too.
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  2459. Everything in this world is monetized and designed to keep you enslaved to the system. It’s all made up. Insurance of any kind is a scam. I wonder how people ever lived without all this stuff we’ve been told is necessary.
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  2460. I’ve never been rich money wise.
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  2461. I pay em. They are cheap if you live rural.
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  2462. I was born in 1994
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  2463.  @77pax  thanks man
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  2464. And I don’t even make that much money
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  2465. I work and save money. I’m able to save pretty much all my money because I live this way. Imagine how much money you could save if you didn’t have a mortgage/rent, owned your vehicle, had no water bill, no electrical bill, etc.. money stacks up pretty fast.
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  2466. You could do it. It’s like anything else you just have to want to do it.
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  2467. Gang gang baby
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  2468. I work
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  2469. No and no
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  2470. I’ve been doing this for about 8 years and it’s going well
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  2471. Cant*
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  2472. Minnesota. Send me an email.
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  2473. Yes I still pay taxes. They are cheap where I’m at though
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  2474. lol definitely not a fortune
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  2475. The “grid” refers to the power grid. I’m not tied to the grid. Therefore I’m off grid. I don’t pay any public utilities. I produce them all on my own. No bills. Living off grid doesn’t mean you move out to the middle of the wilderness and never have contact with society ever again.
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  2476. I pay cash for everything and have never collected a handout/government check in my life and I never will.
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  2477. Love it
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  2478. I have an outhouse
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  2479. Being able to work when you want and answer to nobody is the ultimate freedom my dude
    1
  2480. Wrong
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  2481. YouTube helps a lot
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  2482. I agree. Nobody is truly free anymore. But you and I are about as free as it gets today
    1
  2483. You should live it too!
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  2484. You’re lucky to have grown up that way. I hope to do the same for my kids
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  2485. Yes I was doing this long before YouTube
    1
  2486. That is better actually. I like a change of scenery
    1
  2487. Well I’ve never made above the national average of income. It still takes some money to get set up but not much. If I can do it anyone can
    1
  2488. You’re probably right.
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  2489. I worked hard and saved up
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  2490. Worked long hours doing construction, saved everything, lived out of my truck for awhile
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  2491. Going up every year though
    1
  2492. About $600 a year
    1
  2493. We are getting one drilled in a couple of weeks. $7,000 USD
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  2494. I charge the batteries with a generator
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  2495. That’s what you took away from this? Lol
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  2496. Off grid means you don’t depend on public utilities. The “Grid” is the electrical grid. I am not tied to the grid. I have no electric bill, no water bill, no heating bill, no energy bill, no mortgage, nothing. I’m free. It doesn’t mean you can’t have a smart phone and upload YouTube videos.
    1
  2497. It’s a good shirt. It served me well.
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  2498. I work for a living just like everyone else. I just get to save all my money instead of it all going to bills
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  2499. I have basically zero help but I make it happen.
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  2500. Off grid-not using or depending on PUBLIC utilities, especially the supply of electricity. I think we check out. Doesn’t mean you can’t upload videos to YouTube when you’re around Wi-Fi lol
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  2501. No health insurance bill. Don’t believe in it. My health insurance is that I’m active, happy, and eat right. Cheaper than health insurance.
    1
  2502. I own the land and pay taxes on it.
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  2503. Very true. I learned everything the hard way. Just jumped in and figured it out as I went.
    1
  2504. I don’t know what that is but hopefully he’s cool
    1
  2505. Yes you will! It’ll all be worth it
    1
  2506. Nobody is a city girl/boy. It’s not what we are built for.
    1
  2507. Explain
    1
  2508. Yes
    1
  2509. I’m dropping a video tonight that talks about that. Yes you can, it’s basically just distilled water. I don’t trust it though. People drink it but they filter it first
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  2510. Haha they just let themselves back in
    1
  2511. I love hearing stories like this. Good for you. It’s a way more rewarding lifestyle.
    1
  2512. I don’t have any farm equipment. Chainsaw
    1
  2513. Explain.
    1
  2514. That kind of been my experience as well
    1
  2515. I do
    1
  2516. I’m 100% legal. I live in a county that actually believes in freedom.
    1
  2517. Thanks for watching and I’m really excited for both of you!
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  2518. Ok lol
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  2519. Nope. I just have zero desire to be packed in like that. I don’t think that’s normal. I’ve always lived in a small town.
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  2520. Same way people did it before electricity. Lots of methods.
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  2521. I bet those are some of your best memories
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  2522. Minnesota
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  2523. Yeah sorry I repeated a lot but I filmed this entire video in like 30 minutes and just threw it on here
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  2524. Congratulations I’m excited for you
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  2525. I built it
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  2526. Northern Minnesota
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  2527. Okay Shawn
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  2528. Get after it
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  2529. I live in northern Minnesota not too far from Canada. It’s pretty safe up here
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  2530. Never. There’s never enough time to accomplish what I want to. Plenty to do all the time.
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  2531. I’m excited for you
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  2532. What is internet and phone
    1
  2533. Couldn’t agree more
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  2534. Bought it myself. I don’t own a tractor. Or any equipment really. I like the old ways. More work but much cheaper.
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  2535. I know right
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  2536. Lol
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  2537. I make a comfortable living. I don’t have a boss. I’m not governed. I answer to nobody. It’s pretty free.
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  2538. Northern Minnesota. It is a great way to live.
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  2539. I hear ya buddy
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  2540. Alaska is the best for sure. I’m in northern Minnesota, Maine is good too I’ve heard
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  2541. Keep chipping away at it. It’s all worth it!
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  2542. I make some money from YouTube and do some odd jobs for cash. For health insurance I eat real food and am really active. I have savings for medical emergencies if one should ever arise. Health insurance is a huge scam.
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  2543. I am fortunate to have a good one. Thanks for stopping by Chael I’m a big fan.
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  2544. Yes. They are pretty cheap though when you live rural and live in a simple cabin.
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  2545. I can if I want
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  2546. It’s not fun that’s for sure. But it is necessary. Every burger, chicken sandwich, wing, pizza, taco, etc……. All meat comes from a living animal. Someone killed it. Most people don’t have that connection with their food. I like to know where mine comes from that’s all. I do not enjoy the killing part though. I just block it out but I know it’s necessary. Makes you really appreciate meat that’s for sure
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  2547. I stay active, eat right, and try not to get hurt. That’s all I can do haha
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  2548. Yes during the summer and fall we run a freezer but during the winter we just have a box outside with all our meat since it’s below freezing.
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  2549. Damn straight
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  2550. Pretty cool huh
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  2551. I enjoy my walks amongst nature to my toilet every morning
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  2552. Northern Minnesota
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  2553. lol not going to happen here. I’ll be looonnngggg dead before a highway ever gets built here
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  2554. I don’t get hurt or sick
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  2555. Thanks LaMar. You are a big inspiration to us.
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  2556. Both a scam.
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  2557. I have all of those things
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  2558. Yeah of course. Taxes are pretty cheap if you live rural and don’t have plumbing or septic.
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  2559. I love life and people, that’s why I surround myself with people that still live in reality and practice common sense.
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  2560.  @thev2126  I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to come up with the few hundred bucks a year. So I’m pretty free
    1
  2561. Yeah it’s sick. We don’t own it, we now rent it from the government. If we don’t pay them they take it. Not how our founding fathers designed it. My taxes go up every year too.
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  2562. I pay taxes just like everyone else. They are really cheap here though.
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  2563. That was the goal. Do it man! I’m rooting for you
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  2564. It’s the way to go. We love it too.
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  2565. I’m never bored. There is always something to do, something that needs to be done. I get bored very easy and this lifestyle eliminates boredom. Always something going on.
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  2566. 😂 good point
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  2567. Let’s stop littering the woods with cities, restaurants, apartments, houses, shopping malls, sidewalks, roads, and everything else. You do know cities and towns were once untouched wilderness right?
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  2568. Yes I plan on cooking lunch everyday on the fire!
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  2569. Burning wood is a method of preserving it. Makes it resistant to rot from bugs, and water. It’s an old Japanese method.
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  2570. I have an Instagram @kylescabin you can message me on there
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  2571. No haha the road construction season is over in Minnesota so I’m off until may
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  2572. I do during the summer and fall because I have a lot of bears around but I never carry a gun during the winter.
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  2573. Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy the channel. Best of luck with your off grid adventures! You will love it
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  2574. Hey!
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  2575. I agree. Way cooler than a wood stove burn.
    1
  2576. We have solar panels and a generator
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  2577. Watching
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  2578. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watchign
    1
  2579. Kind of jealous
    1
  2580. I agree!
    1
  2581. Thanks for watching
    1
  2582. Hi
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  2583. That’s awesome. Some day I would like to get something like that
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  2584. Love it! I wish I had some cedar logs here
    1
  2585. I agree.
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  2586. Yes sir
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  2587. I have a lot of wolves in my area. Too many.
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  2588. Yes I got a building permit and it wasn't inspected. They said they inspect them at random but I knew they weren't coming all the way out here. I built it how I drew it up in my permit anyway.
    1
  2589. Thanks buddy!
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  2590. I did not work on a fishing boat. I thought about it, it seemed like it would be quite an experience but I worked as a carpenter in the Fairbanks and North Pole area.
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  2591. I would never insure something like this. If you build your own home without taking a loan insurance isn’t required. I pay property tax of course but it’s around $200 a year. Really cheap where I’m at.
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  2592. I think I'm a little further north
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  2593. I dont know exactly where his tent is at but we are definitely pretty close to the same area.
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  2594. I have a video that shows that on my channel. It was pretty sketchy but I got it. I did my whole alaskan cabin by myself too.
    1
  2595. In the outhouse
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  2596. Yeah i do
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  2597. Thank you for the nice comment, come along any time.
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  2598. I already took it down
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  2599. Yes i needed a permit for the cabin and the outhouse. $150 total which I didnt think was that bad.
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  2600. Lol
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  2601. Up by Ely
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  2602. I can upload videos right from the cabin usually. If not I make the 4 hour round trip to town.
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  2603. Yes I bought the land. It is landlocked by national forest on all sides. I got a permit from the u.s. forest service to cut a trail to the cabin.
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  2604. Thanks!
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  2605. I’ll look back and not have any regrets. I went after what I wanted and not many people can say that. I want to live not exist.
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  2606. All my family lives in Minnesota and family comes first with me. I felt I did everything I wanted to in Alaska. I got to see the whole state, do some hunting and fishing, and build my log cabin in the wild. I'm sure I will return some day because I miss it like crazy. Yes it is great stuff spray foam. Seals it up well and kept us warm at 40 below. I'm going to put something else over it this summer so stay tuned!
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  2607. Bears, wolves, deer, moose, marten, beaver, lynx, rabbits, squirrels, porcupine, fox, grouse, ducks. Pretty much everything. Yes I do hunt deer, grouse, and ducks.
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  2608. I learned everything I know about building from reading about it on the internet/watching YouTube videos. Log building is actually really simple.
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  2609. Thank you Deb!
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  2610. The cabin is on private land that I purchased. It is surrounded for miles by National Forest. But the land is private. I havent looked into it too much but I know you can get permits for certain things on federal land. I would just call them and tell them what your plans are and see if you can get a permit. It would definitely cost some money but it doesn't hurt to call and find out whether you can do it or not. Good luck.
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  2611. Have never been to Maine but I had a couple of friends in Alaska that were from Maine. From what I hear it's really pretty.
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  2612. I havent had any problem with mice chewing the foam surprisingly!
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  2613. Thank you for the kind words!
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  2614.  @turkeychuck  haha but yes they have because they had to come and survey for the trail I cut to it.
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  2615. Its my land
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  2616. Thank you!
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  2617. I learned everything I know about log building from YouTube or the internet.
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  2618. I have to hike in 3 miles to this cabin i needed something light. Lots of log cabins i saw in Alaska were done this way. It works incredibly well. I will cover it with caulk this late fall
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  2619. They are spiked together with 12 inch spikes. You will have to brace them, once you get a few logs spiked together they get pretty floppy. Once you get the ride beam and rafters on it ties them together nice.
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  2620. I bought 40 acres
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  2621. After a long while. I plan on putting replacing those with something better down the line.
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  2622. You want to let it dry for a year or 2 then seal them. If you seal them every so often they will last a long time. 100 years or more.
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  2623. Hi Jacki!
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  2624. That’s awesome I love Orr. I will have to check that out thanks for the suggestion!
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  2625. I have a generator and solar panels
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  2626. Yes they will rot eventually but I'm replacing them this summer. I'm also lifting the cabin up a couple of feet.
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  2627. It will be changed out with something different
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  2628. Temporarily I did. This fall I'm replacing them with something else.
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  2629. Superior National Forest. Im by Ely near the Canadian border
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  2630. Thank you
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  2631. I have joist hangers nailed into the bottom logs.
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  2632. I’m not sure you know what off grid means
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  2633. Thank you Stephanie that means a lot! I'm glad you like the video. And thank you for watching and commenting.
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  2634. Haha you can do it buddy
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  2635. I will have a video of that when the time comes. Stay tuned!
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  2636. These are all screenshots from my previous videos. You can watch the whole build in order.
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  2637. Right on. It's a rewarding project. Best of luck.
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  2638. Lol
    1
  2639.  @suzieparis6821  yes it is private land that is landlocked by Superior National Forest land. I had to get a special use permit through the US forest service to be able to cut a trail to my land. They said I could legally hike to it as long as I didn't do any cutting, but I wanted a trail because its pretty thick forest. The trail makes getting things in a lot easier. The permit took about 5 months to get and ran me about $1,000 but now its good for 10 years. Then every 10 years its like $150 to renew it for another 10 years.
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  2640. Minnesota
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  2641. Thank you for the kind comment. I appreciate it.
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  2642. You can go back in my earlier videos and watch the whole build from scratch.
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  2643. Yes i have 12 inch spikes going through them. Then the ridge beam ties them together some, then the rafters nailed into the ridge beam and the eaves ties everything together and makes it solid.
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  2644. Haha!
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  2645. Thanks brah
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  2646. Yes I was. Those are all screenshots from my previous videos.
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  2647. Thanks Justin!
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  2648. 192 SQ FT. Inside dimensions are 12x16.
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  2649. Nope. This is the second piece of land I bought myself.
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  2650. Thanks for watching
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  2651. I think it’s pretty expensive on both coasts but you can find some reasonable stuff around the Midwest. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan. Even here it’s a little pricey right now because everyone is moving away from cities because of looting and riots and COVID.
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  2652. Minnesota by the Boundary Waters
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  2653. Sounds like you're living the dream! Feels good to go after what you want and make it happen.
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  2654. I'm in for the long haul. I know what you mean though, a lot of people dive into this lifestyle and dont make it very long. I saw it quite a bit in Alaska.
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  2655. This is by Ely, MN. We are in lockdown too. Hopefully this virus is over soon and we can go back to normal. I currently live here full time 6 months of the year. There isn't much for work around here so I go back to my hometown and work long hours during the summer. My goal is within 2 years I'll be able to live here full time.
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  2656. Awesome! Best of luck
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  2657. That sounds awesome. I checked out the link and will definitely have to check that out some time! Thanks for sharing.
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  2658. Happy Easter to you as well Kylie
    1
  2659. Sounds like you have it all planned out! Those amish cabins are really nice. Good luck with your project.
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  2660. I used great stuff spray foam. Kept us really warm all winter. This summer I will pound some nails in between the logs about an inch apart and mortar over it. Should give it a much cleaner look and I will still have the insulation value of the foam
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  2661. Yes. Very warm.
    1
  2662. I got a permit
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  2663. Yeah
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  2664. I used great stuff foam. I am going to mortar in between the logs when it warms up. This is a remote cabin, I have no electricity or running water. I do have a small solar power setup and a generator. I melt snow during the winter and collect rain water or creek water during the summer.
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  2665. Hahah that’s awesome
    1
  2666. There is permafrost in northern Minnesota where I'm at
    1
  2667. If you watch my earlier videos I show our setup and how we do things.
    1
  2668.  @AlaskaBushratJohn-st7sm  that would be a lot of fun. Next time I'm up there I'll get in touch with you! I want to try to take a trip up there this summer if I can.
    1
  2669. I came back for family reasons. I spent about a year and a half up there and loved every bit of it. I do plan on getting back up there someday. I miss it every day. And yes I ended up selling it. I really liked fairbanks but when I go back I'm thinking about heading to the talkeetna area. I liked that area a lot. I also liked willow. I prefer smaller towns.
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  2670. Me. They are screenshots from my videos
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  2671. Yeah the roads only plowed so far. Actually my road isn’t plowed at all by the county or state some guy does it with his personal truck because he has a cabin there
    1
  2672. You’re right I’m an idiot
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  2673. Yes I own the land. Don’t see anything happening way out here in my lifetime but you never know.
    1
  2674. Thank you!
    1
  2675. Less than $200 a year
    1
  2676. pitcher*
    1
  2677. haha I had a few comments about it so I figured I better address it. Thanks for watching.
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  2678. I cant wait to build it! lots of projects this spring/summer
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  2679. Thank you! We will give it a watch
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  2680. Haha in a way I was kind of hoping the snow would assist it. That roof was sketchy even without the snow so I wasn't about to go up there. Thanks for watching.
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  2681. Thank you Judy!
    1
  2682. hahaha
    1
  2683.  @meandnature6452  I removed a lot of stuff from it haha so that definitely assisted with it. I've been wanting to get rid of it ever since I got here. Hauling lumber this far out is a big pain so I would grab 2x4's and stuff off it as I needed them.
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  2684.  @meandnature6452  The people I bought the land from were elderly and couldnt get out here anymore. They said they hadn't been here in years. That's why they sold it. if you watch my "visit to remote Minnesota cabin" you can tell it had been abandoned for a long time.
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  2685. I'm pretty impressed it lasted as long as it did. It was built in the 1950's
    1
  2686. 6 months old
    1
  2687. Thank you Elizabeth!
    1
  2688. Skeeter sleeps inside with us
    1
  2689. Hes a Springer Spaniel!
    1
  2690. When I was testing it out it was above zero. We just had a stretch of below zero days (it was -30 last night) and it has a hard time heating the bathroom addition. Once I get a fan out here that will help a lot and I'll put it back in. Cierra got back and I try my best to make her as comfortable as possible so with the colder temps I put the bigger one in for now until i get a fan.
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  2691. That would be awesome!
    1
  2692. On most traditional trapper/remote log cabins it’s common for the door to be even shorter than this one. Shorter door helps a lot with keeping heat in the cabin. And a shorter roof does the same thing. There is plenty of head room to walk around inside
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  2693. I am working on getting a PO Box set up. Once i do I’ll let everyone know the address. Thank you for watching and commenting!
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  2694. lol. It’s back here and warm. Took me about 30-40 mins of work. Pretty worth it.
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  2695. I do but they are busy. I’m laid off during the winter so I stay at the cabin 6 months. Plus it’s quite the voyage just to get to the cabin.
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  2696. I sold it after I moved back.
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  2697. I will definitely look into that! Thanks for sharing
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  2698. Yes I want to get back there really soon!
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  2699. Yes. There are a few things we could have done different to do it even cheaper. I could have went 24 inches on center for the studs instead of 16.
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  2700. Haha I’ll ask him!
    1
  2701. We are looking at options around here
    1
  2702. I have to drive to town to upload. Sometimes I can read and respond to comments but phone service here sucks.
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  2703. I look forward to sharing the process
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  2704. It’s a great time to sell! Places are going fast
    1
  2705. We will find out when they do their next round of assessments. Just the land is a few hundred bucks
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  2706. Cierra and I bought it
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  2707. About $2000-$3000. Luckily drywall hasn’t gone up too much. I would have liked to have done all wood inside but it’s just too much money. We are doing some wood though.
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  2708. I can try to look but I know teespring can take awhile to ship things out sometimes.
    1
  2709. Just a couple of weeks! We had some rain days too and hauled everything in a F150 truck so we had to make a lot of trips to town which slowed us down considerably.
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  2710. I have less than $1,000 into the log cabin.
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  2711. Thank you Beverly! Cierra and I really appreciate it
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  2712. Just over $20k
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  2713. That is a very good point. I’m lucky to live in a state/county where the rules are more relaxed. I used to think Alaska was the only place left that this could be done.
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  2714. That is awesome! Good luck on your journey. Keep me updated on how it goes.
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  2715. I’m glad you did to! Welcome to the channel
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  2716. I’m not worried
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  2717. Thanks for watching
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  2718. I’d probably spend it on more land haha. Really, all we are missing here is a well, which we should be able to get this spring. Otherwise we are pretty happy campers with how things go around here. I like keeping things as simple as possible
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  2719. I’m really thinking about it Linda!
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  2720.  @kmfa75  haha I’m kidding. I’ll probably shave that and my hair pretty soon
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  2721. Hey Tim! Sometimes I do regret it, yes. But i also think it’s valuable to share with people and show people that it’s very doable if they want to do something similar.
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  2722. Yeah in northern Minnesota we can see -40 sometimes and even colder windchills. As long as the stove is going it’s cozy in here. The back rooms get chilly in those temps but nothing unbearable
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  2723. I’m pretty careful about it. More times than not we filter it from shore right next to camp. There’s a boundary waters forum and a lot of guys say they’ve been drinking the water for 30-40 years and have never been sick. It is recommended to paddle out to a deep part of the lake to dip your cup in. I do that quite a bit if we are traveling but if we have camp set up I just grab water and filter it in camp.
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  2724. Hahaha
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  2725. It sure is! It’s the best state hands down.
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  2726. Half a mile if that! It’s not very far. Would be more clearing to do if we wanted to create a road. Maybe some day next year!
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  2727. Sylvie
    1
  2728. Cierra is doing really good with rehab. Closest neighbor at the log cabin is a few miles
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  2729. No I bought this and built this cabin about 4 years ago
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  2730.  @mendyarp9158  thank you!
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  2731. The trim is birch
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  2732. Thank you!
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  2733. There would be a little more clearing to create a road from where we park and the cabin.
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  2734. He eats that :) YouTube is pretty strict about showing that stuff. He eats the head too.
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  2735. Thanks Marcia!
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  2736. I need to do that. I'm always scared they will fall out of my pocket too. If that happens we might be in trouble.
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  2737. Yes it’s 40 acres and the cabin is 12ft by 16ft
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  2738. There was a spot where the ridge beam meets the insulation where he weaseled his way in. Yes I have 40 acres. They can’t log any of the land I own. In fact I think they even have to stay a certain amount of feet away from the property line.
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  2739. We got a good 8 inches, maybe more
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  2740. Thanks Jim!
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  2741. Welcome to the channel!
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  2742. https://youtu.be/nXfwuvrudXs?si=4MdmWab6kcGKy8mK
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  2743. Yes. https://youtu.be/sdoWOGu4Bwc?si=NpHf2xwHkTLv7_ui
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  2744. They range from 7-11 inches. Heat rises so most heat is lost through the roof. With the stove we are going to have in here my guess is we will be having to open windows quite a bit.
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  2745. Sometimes several times. Sometimes i throw one up there and it fits nice first time. Some of them fit okay, but with a little bit of chainsaw work they fit great. Every log is different.
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  2746. I will!
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  2747. Is basically a radar that tells you how deep you are and if there are any fish present. My dads buddy repaired them for awhile so I was lucky enough to have it gifted to me.
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  2748. We miss the wood stove so are going to come up with something
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  2749. Some but not too bad. We sure miss wood heat though.
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  2750. I love summit IPAs as well.
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  2751. My aunt lives in Tracy!
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  2752. Cierra cut it for me!
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  2753. We had one originally but removed it for more space. We have one at the log cabin and will certainly have one in our homestead home we will build this spring
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  2754. You can find them at most fleet stores
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  2755. English springer spaniel
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  2756. Hi Jacki!
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  2757. I am sorry to hear that. I have watched several of his videos, he has an awesome channel.
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  2758. I’m saving all the wood. I was just burning the limbs.
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  2759. Thanks Desiree!
    1
  2760. Thanks Matt!
    1
  2761. Thanks Christine!
    1
  2762. Couldn't have said it better my man. I'm a young American man, 24, and it's impossible to talk to guys my age about this stuff. It's considered uncool to bring this stuff up and everyone is so attached to their phones it's scary. I moved up to Alaska by myself and built a log cabin right from the land, and just got away from everything for awhile and I learned so much about myself. What I'm capable of. Just spending time with my own thoughts and reflecting on the world now. I moved back to MN to be closer to family, and I got sucked right back in almost. It's crazy how addicting phones are and the content on social media is literally brain washing. But I bought some remote land (it's on my channel) and am building another cabin and living there full time. I plan on talking about these topics you are on my channel (someone has to bring this to light). Hopefully as a younger man I can influence some more people to put down the phone and live life. Real life. Thank you for talking about this.
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  2763. I’ve answered that a bunch in previous videos. I’ll be finishing that log cabin this winter.
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  2764. I did play hockey through high school. Now I just play for fun once in awhile
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  2765. Dinky cheap cabin lol.
    1
  2766. There’s a new sheriff in town
    1
  2767. I’m pretty tough
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  2768. What up dude
    1
  2769. Yes it’s a portable fish house.
    1
  2770. Thanks Joann!
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  2771. Thanks Mark! I’m glad you like watching the videos. I enjoy making them.
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  2772. I’ve thought a lot about it!
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  2773. ? I don’t delete any comments!
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  2774. That’s winter camping in the north!
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  2775. He’s a pure bread English springer spaniel
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  2776. Maybe..
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  2777. 8ft by 8ft.
    1
  2778. It will be 20ft by 32ft. My log cabin in 12ft by 16ft so this place will be quite a bit bigger. The bath house isn’t far from the new cabin site
    1
  2779. It’s about 30 yards from the cabin
    1
  2780. I went in and told the county what we are doing and they pretty much insisted we have an out house so it’s a requirement if we aren’t having septic.
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  2781. The other cabin is about an hour and a half from this new land. We will be keeping it and I will be there often.
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  2782. Hi Jacki!
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  2783. Thanks for watching!
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  2784. Have seen slap shot many times. One of the greatest movies ever!
    1
  2785. It’s the same where I’m at. It’s crazy expensive
    1
  2786. That’s the plan!
    1
  2787. Yes they are. They are convenient if the batteries are charged but it sucks having to wait to charge a battery. Corded tools have more power too.
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  2788. Pretty solid though
    1
  2789. The floor joists are plenty strong enough to support the weight
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  2790. Haha that’s what I say!
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  2791. It took me a long long time to get decent at it. I’m still not very good. When I first started I think I made it worse every time haha
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  2792. Thank you! I’ll give it a try
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  2793. Thank you that means a lot. Appreciate your support
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  2794. 10 ft
    1
  2795. I have thought about renting one I could get a lot done.
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  2796. Thanks for watching Deb!
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  2797. Living with bears isn't even close to as scary as that stuff. Sorry you have to deal with that man.
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  2798. I also lived in a dry cabin in Fairbanks for awhile. I’m a little east of Ely. I’d like to be up the gunflint trail but land was a little pricey.
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  2799. You're the man!
    1
  2800. One more month brother. Thanks for watching.
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  2801. The outside yes. Its 12x16.
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  2802. Thanks for watching!
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  2803. Thank you!
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  2804. It is 12ft by 16ft.
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  2805. Yes for sure
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  2806. That's the plan! Thanks for watching
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  2807. Doesn't exist
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  2808. Yes we are! Also will have rain barrels.
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  2809. PO Box 982 Grand Rapids, MN 55744. That is very kind of you and we really appreciate it!
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  2810. I did. We eventually plan on extending the loft all the way so it will be a full upstairs. We may even do that this winter.
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  2811. They were caulked before the trim and after the trim. I did them the same way on both the log cabins as well as the camper and haven’t had problems with any yet
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  2812.  @gianthills  you can absolutely do it. 99% of the battle is just starting.
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  2813. Thanks! It cost me just under $10,000 to get this dried in. Meaning windows installed, roof on, etc.. not including any inside finish work. That was also during the absolutely insane lumber prices. You could do it for far less than that these days.
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  2814. To get the shell up we came in at about 10K. That’s everything, studs,windows, roof, nails, everything to get “dried in”. Would have been much, much cheaper if the lumber prices weren’t a crazy.
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  2815. 6 ft 1. Longer than anybody I know.
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  2816. Thank you I’m glad you like the channel! He is a Springer Spaniel. He is a great dog
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  2817. Thank you
    1
  2818. Thanks Joann
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  2819. Thanks for watching
    1
  2820. You are welcome!
    1
  2821. Small world for sure!! I highly recommend the boundary waters. Once you go you’ll be back. It’s beautiful.
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  2822. Thanks Shirley!
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  2823. Thanks Tom! Never had any Bigfoot sightings or signs of it. I eat a lot of bacon but it comes from a local butcher, and I do eat a lot of meat and fat but feel I’m active enough to burn it off.
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  2824. We did. It was a lot of fun.
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  2825. Yes I have a permit to carry a pistol, but admittedly don’t have it on me as much as I probably should.
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  2826. Minnesota
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  2827. Thanks!
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  2828. Thank you for the info Martha! I appreciate it. We are definitely going to put up a fence. Lots of deer around here.
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  2829. Thank you for watching and for the tips!
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  2830. Cheers!
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  2831. Class 5 is what’s used on gravel roads and as a base for asphalt. It’s a mixture of gravel and clay and sand. Then on top of that I have all purpose gravel which is just rocks
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  2832. Yes I sold it
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  2833. I can’t say I have but that’s a pretty good idea
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  2834. I just drew it up and did it myself
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  2835. Just gravel basically. Class 5 is the same stuff they use on gravel roads
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  2836. It’s what you find on gravel roads and driveways usually. It’s mainly made of rock, clay and sand I believe. Then I have the all purpose gravel on top of that which is just the rocks.
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  2837. Thanks!! I used my own plans. You can make your own cabin plans using an architectural ruler and some graph paper. I have a video on it somewhere!
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  2838. It’s rock mixed with clay and sand. It is what gravel roads are made with. Also used as a base under tar roads. I’m sure it’s called something different everywhere
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  2839. Lol!
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  2840. Yes
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  2841. I’m not concerned about it sinking in. We will have a pretty good size overhang on the roof so the pads should never come in contact with rain
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  2842. There was a couple piles of class 5 that came with the property. I put about 6 inches of it on top of the undisturbed soil, packed it really well, then added the gravel.
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  2843. It handles fine. Its very common in Alaska to build right on top of the ground because of permafrost. Most of the time the frost heaves evenly and when it thaws the building settles right back to where it was
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  2844. I am not an expert on the subject but I’ve always heard gravel that they put on roads called “class 5”.
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  2845. I sold it
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  2846. Yes but there are no inspections or anything
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  2847. They are still sitting level and the beams are resting on all of them
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  2848. The pads have held up great
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  2849. Yes lumber prices are crazy! I keep hearing they aren’t going down any time soon.
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  2850. Thanks George I’m glad you are liking the channel!
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  2851.  @chrissjostrom2274  they are 32 ft. I have a video on the beam construction. If you go to my videos and sort them from newest to oldest, and scroll down always you will see that video right after this one.
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  2852. This new place is much more accessible so make getting to and from work much more easy. The log cabin is remote and I have to hike in and out, which is fine but challenging going to work every day. It’s even more remote in the winter because roads aren’t plowed
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  2853. Off grid means you are not connected to the power grid. My generator takes gas too.
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  2854. Thanks Melvin. Happy thanksgiving to you and your family as well.
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  2855. Just started doing it honestly. Started off small then grew from there.
    1
  2856. Yes pole barn nails
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  2857. Thank you I’ll keep that in mind!
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  2858. They don’t have to but they last a lot longer with them peeled. If you leave the bark on moister gets trapped and can’t escape as easy which will rot the logs faster. Logs will still last a really long time without the bark peeled though.
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  2859. Nice!!
    1
  2860. They actually make really good kindling once they dry out so I will save them and use them to start the stove next winter
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  2861. Thanks!
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  2862. Haha! I doubt it too
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  2863. Thanks for tagging along!
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  2864. That's awesome! Next time you go I'd like to see it. I dont see why it wouldn't work well. Good price too.
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  2865. Thank you for coming along! She says thanks for the comment :) stay safe!
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  2866. Thanks Pete I appreciate it! I’m glad you’re liking the videos
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  2867. 🙂 thanks for watching
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  2868. 40 acres. I work April-November and live off what I make during the season. Nice thing about this lifestyle is there are no bills. I have a small land payment, other than that food and gas are all I buy during the winter.
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  2869. Thank you!
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  2870.  @slamboy66  he eats as much as a horse burning all those calories too
    1
  2871. The hike is 3 miles in, but I bet Skeeter does 10 miles with all the back and forth haha.
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  2872. It's hilarious when I go through the videos I've taken to piece a video together. I get to see him doing stuff behind me that I normally wouldn't see haha. Hes an awesome dog.
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  2873. Welcome to the channel. Thanks for watching!
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  2874. Exactly! If you get a week off you spend 2 of those days traveling and the time change makes it harder too. I'd like to get back to Alaska some day. I miss it.
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  2875. Hi!
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  2876. I plan on putting in a sandpoint well once the ground thaws. And getting a deep well pitcher pump so I can use it during the winter too. I melt snow right now and it gets old. Seems to be a never ending task with drinking and dishes, shower water, etc. And i am adding on to the cabin this spring. A room out the back that will be a bedroom with a big closet for storage. I have a lot of projects coming up once the snow gets out of here!
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  2877. Yes I have the permit now and have an ATV trail cut in. I didn't have the permit while I was building the place so I had to carry everything in through thick brush. Now that the trail is cut I can get supplies in much easier. Yes I want to do gardens and can my vegetables. Lots of projects this spring/summer. Going to be the busiest year of my life! It's kind of overwhelming with all I want to get done but I'm going to hit it hard!
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  2878. 8 usually
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  2879. That’s a backup propane heater for when we leave, we keep the place at about 45 F when we are gone so the place doesn’t freeze completely up
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  2880. I do a good mix. Some small stuff, medium stuff, and some bigger stuff for longer burns. I like the small stuff when it’s cold cause it throws out a lot of heat right away.
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  2881. I don’t. I’ve heard that people add cayenne pepper to the water bowl to give them a warm feeling in their tummy’s and they will lay more eggs supposedly. I haven’t tried it yet though.
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  2882. I just got off the phone with her she says she is enjoying the heat but kind of misses the cold. She sent me a few photos of the beach and it looks pretty nice. Completely different world than what’s going on here haha.
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  2883. Thanks Lindsay! I’ll be spending some time on the GFT in the next month or so. Would be fun to run in to you. Thanks for watching!
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  2884. They are around here but I’ve never had issues
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  2885. The resorts have outhouses out there
    1
  2886. The GoPro makes the fish look a lot smaller than they are. If it stretches across the top off the 5 gallon pale it’s an eater.
    1
  2887. The resorts have outhouses out on the lake. Usually one is pretty close by.
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  2888. David, did you not see the 1,000s of other people out there. It’s a pretty common pastime here.
    1
  2889. They are fish finders that tell you how deep the water is and if there are any fish down there. The blanket is awesome.
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  2890. Thanks for watching Keith! Great to hear from you.
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  2891. Hi Jacki!
    1
  2892. I am pretty sure they do. My little portable that we started off fishing in is insulated and it makes all the difference in the world.
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  2893. They are called bunny boots. They are the best. My feet have never been cold.
    1
  2894. I was filming with a GoPro and it makes the fish look a lot smaller. If it reaches across the top of the 5 gallon bucket it’s an eater. That’s pretty standard.
    1
  2895. It was chicken wild rice soup. We made it at home before we went out.
    1
  2896. Yes I need to. The batteries are sitting on the bottom of the insulated box I just need to finish it up. I have seen a few of his videos he’s pretty funny. I’ll have to check out how he did it.
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  2897. Thank you that is really helpful. I’m sure more panels will be in our future.
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  2898. I really like it, yes I still use it. I have not had any issues with it!
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  2899. I’m in!
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  2900. They stay warm, depending on how cold it is. If it’s -20 or something then it can get a little chilly back there, but nothing too crazy. If it’s that cold I usually just sleep in the living room cause I’ll have to get up a couple times to feed the stove anyway at those temps
    1
  2901. It should stay warm if you load the stove up before you head to work. You could get a Dyna-Glo propane heater for around $200, and that will kick on if it gets below a certain temp. They are indoor safe, don’t require ventilation, and are pretty decent on fuel. If your cabin is up to temp and you load the stove in the morning it will take a long time for it to get cold in there though. You should be good.
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  2902. Thanks! Glad you like them
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  2903. Merry Christmas
    1
  2904. I definitely should have.
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  2905. Thank you Jennifer!
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  2906. Haha this time of year when the ice is really thick the hand auger is a bit of a struggle
    1
  2907. Sadly he passed away last summer. He had a kidney disease that he was battling for a few years.
    1
  2908. We will probably switch it up but fishing has been pretty slow lately according to most people I’ve talked to.
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  2909. I have to admit, when we got back to the cabin the stove was out and I started to grab a cotton ball and some kindling but decided I’d do it joeandzachsurvival style. So I just threw in some bigger pieces and squirted it with lighter fluid and it took right off. Joe is no dummy.
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  2910. He’s in Duluth so a bit south of me. I get asked if we are brothers all the time haha. I don’t hang out with him but it would be fun to do a video/trip together
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  2911. Thank you!
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  2912. Hope you’re is going well too. Thank you for watching!
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  2913. Thank you!
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  2914. It is a “predator” 2000 watt inverter generator. They sell them at harbor freight. They are about 1/2 the price of a Honda generator and supposed to be pretty comparable. I’ve had mine for a year now and it always starts up and runs great even in -30 F
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  2915. I got him from a close family friend that does it pretty small scale. Springers are the best.
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  2916. I don’t think so. I wish it were bigger but it is what it is. I think the layout is as good as it can get. I’m not a huge fan of the tin on the outside but we had to keep it lightweight.
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  2917. Welcome to the channel! Thanks for watching
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  2918. It’s in rough shape
    1
  2919. Hi Jacki!
    1
  2920. Congratulations!
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  2921. No Cierra has had it for awhile. Her company pays for it.
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  2922. We currently live in the trailer permanently. I have a log cabin I also stay in. We are building a new cabin this spring.
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  2923. It is a camp chef. That is a bummer for you. That’s the kind of stuff that usually happens to me haha.
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  2924. Cierra works online and I work during the summers. We don’t have too many expenses so are able to save.
    1
  2925. It’s Cierras car, her company pays for it
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  2926. Thank you very much!
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  2927. Haha I use hers all the time and half the stuff is missing 😂
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  2928. Yes
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  2929. Haha boss of the swamp is the one who turned me on to the bubble foil. I've been thinking a lot about a platform loft. I will probably put one in at some point this fall.
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  2930. Thank you for the advice. Im not an expert builder so I think you just saved me some struggles. I want the ceiling to be really insulated and tight. Maybe 2 inch foam board insulation will be best?
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  2931. Thanks Bill I am doing good just working a lot of hours. 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. I'm hoping to get to the cabin very soon.
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  2932. The snow slides right off with the pitch of the roof.
    1
  2933. Haha I can't wait to get rid of it either
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  2934. Yes haha that’s awesome
    1
  2935. Cheers!
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  2936. I’m in northern Minnesota U.S.A.
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  2937. Thanks Jeff!
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  2938. That’s awesome! I’ll check out your channel. Always like hearing when people are doing something similar.
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  2939. We’ve just been going to the laundromat but there are quite a few ways to go about it.
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  2940. Thanks I’ll look into that!
    1
  2941. Snow won’t slide off a roof unless there’s a 10/12 or 12/12 pitch which isn’t even common anymore. Almost everyone’s house in northern Minnesota holds snow all winter long, unless they shovel it.
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  2942. Probably! Might do a little rain water catchment
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  2943. No
    1
  2944. Haha might have to get a lazy boy out there
    1
  2945. Yes we will! We already have been. Still pretty chilly here though!
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  2946. You’re the man!
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  2947. Yes I am going to. Same stuff I use on the log cabins.
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  2948. I’m excited for you!
    1
  2949. Why do you think that? We just had a blizzard, it snowed 8-10 inches and it’s doing great. People do have completely flat porch roofs you know
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  2950. Snow doesn’t slide off roofs unless they are a 10/12 or 12/12 pitch, which is pretty rare where I live. The roof on our cabin is a 12/12 roof and never holds snow and that’s great. Our 3 outbuildings all have this same exact style roof, with the same panels (except they are clear not white) and have held snow all winter. It’s both rained and snowed since this was constructed and I’m happy with it.
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  2951. Why
    1
  2952. That sounds like a great spot. I’ll be waiting for an invite.
    1
  2953. I have those panels on the bath house they can handle quite a bit surprisingly. Strapping is 16 on center instead of 24 so it has a little extra support as well
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  2954.  @traviskrick3906  gotcha. I’ll just move them all over by Cierras chair.
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  2955. Bears? Squirrels?
    1
  2956. Since I’m closer I’ll be there a lot more during the warmer months as well.
    1
  2957. It is in northern Minnesota near the Canadian border. I am there a lot during the winter, for extended periods of time. We are building another cabin this spring about an hour and a half from this one. I will be at both cabins a lot.
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  2958. So far they haven’t chewed anything. I have extras in a tote just in case.
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  2959. No I’m keeping it
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  2960. Hahaha it was a lot of walking back and forth. It was a really nice day though.
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  2961. Not sure why that would be
    1
  2962. I enjoy the walk in and out. It’s peaceful and great scenery.
    1
  2963. The solar works great in cold temps, as long as it’s sunny. I’ve been really impressed with the solar panels so far.
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  2964. I spend more time there in the winter yes. But will be there a lot during the summer months now. Cierra and I are building a new cabin on our new land this spring. The new land is close to the log cabin so we will be able to spend more time there during the summer months while I’m working
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  2965. Hi Jacki!
    1
  2966. You’re the winner
    1
  2967. Thanks! I do watch his channel he is really talented
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  2968. Thanks! I went to tech school in Bemidji. My parents met and graduated from BSU. I have a lot of family there.
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  2969. Your boss needs to lighten up ;)
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  2970. You never know!
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  2971. Lol
    1
  2972. Thanks buddy
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  2973. Thanks! It is 20x32
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  2974. Thanks! He is a springer spaniel
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  2975. Yes we will
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  2976. Awesome I love hearing that! You can email me at kylescabinmn@gmail.com
    1
  2977. Yes we have wolves and coyotes. Too many.
    1
  2978. Happy Thanksgiving!
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  2979. Thanks. I’ll be doing a video on that cabin soon!
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  2980. Thanks Mark I appreciate it!
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  2981. I wondered about that. I have plenty of hose if I need to move it. Thanks for the info!
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  2982. Thank you!
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  2983. I am near the same area
    1
  2984. I melted snow on the wood stove and heated it up that way. Works well.
    1
  2985. Not an option where I’m at. Way too remote. A standpoint well might work.
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  2986. Thank you, I appreciate it!
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  2987. Yeah I’m really glad she started one too. She is excited about it! Thanks for watching.
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  2988. 10ft by 12ft
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  2989. I actually think it was a few bucks less than $125 but I like a good round number lol
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  2990. They are aspen trees (most people call them Popple up here), and yes that is an Americana rooster and he is a badass.
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  2991. 😂
    1
  2992. 7 inches of wet heavy snow. Not the biggest most crazy most catastrophic snow storm you’ll see on YouTube but a pretty typical snow storm
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  2993. Thanks Phyllis! I follow a lot of YouTube channels in Ontario (I’m just across the Ontario/Minnesota border) and I’m amazed how warm it is there.
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  2994. I burn a lot of Poplar (called aspen in most places) because that’s what I have here. I burn birch on really cold nights. Sometimes maple as well.
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  2995. Thanks Wendy!
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  2996. Thanks I appreciate it!
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  2997. Thanks Auntie Kim!
    1
  2998. Having a plywood floor makes it much more comfortable. Have a big wood stove in there (you’ll have to cut a lot of wood) and you’ll be cozy all winter. My buddy lived in one for years in northern Alaska. It can be done
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  2999. Yes aspen
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  3000. What haha
    1
  3001. We have our wood stove going as we’ll. Been 27 degrees or so the past 3 nights. Nice to get some colder temps.
    1
  3002. We will have one for next winter
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  3003. Haha I bet! I have spent a lot of time in remote cabins, in Alaska and now here in Minnesota. I am really surprised i haven't had a story like that yet. That would definitely get the adrenaline going.
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  3004. I have been to the Bear Center and I would 10/10 recommend. I spend a lot of time in the woods and I learned a ton. There’s a lot of good information there. Plus you can see some bears. Thanks for watching! I do not know Lynn Rogers but I got to meet him there.
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  3005. Thanks for watching. Its is really pretty here.
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  3006. It’s an energy star efficient fridge so it doesn’t draw all that much. It draws about the same as what our little chest freezer does which is really nice. It’s been pretty rainy and cloudy here this week so I’ve had to run the generator for a couple of hours every night to charge up the batteries.
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  3007. Very cool you are watching from Australia! Thank you
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  3008. I wondered about that. We will see.
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  3009. Happy Easter to you as well John!
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  3010. I have 2 inch foam board in the walls and 4 inch foam board in the roof. It should hold heat really well. At least I hope so.
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  3011. You are the winner!
    1
  3012. No. I melt snow for all water. Drinking, dishes, and showers. Yes we have an outdoor toilet. I normally don’t carry a weapon.
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  3013. Thank you and welcome to the channel
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  3014. Thanks for watching love you bud
    1
  3015. Yes, you can still use it without the app
    1
  3016. Glad it was helpful!
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  3017. They are the best. Cierra got a couple of them a few years and I thought they were cheesy. I love them now. Have birds by the window constantly
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  3018. She had her stomach sliced open about 2 weeks ago so she’s not supposed to lift too much weight.
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  3019. I’ve explained it about 100 times in previous videos
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  3020. Northwoods Fabrication. Best stoves ever.
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  3021. It was awesome! Really pretty
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  3022. Thanks Liz! It was pretty cool!
    1
  3023. Yes it is!
    1
  3024. Yes it is!
    1
  3025. Thank you Stan!
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  3026. I think it was a leech
    1
  3027. The chickens are getting huge! Every day it seems they double in size. They are in need of a chicken run. I plan on making them one this week.
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  3028. Thanks Crystal! We are glad you like watching
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  3029. Yes we have enough lumber to do something like that. Thanks for commenting
    1
  3030. This guy is an excavator too, but also does demolition work. He said it pains him to wreck things that other people can use so I’m glad he let me know about it.
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  3031. Yes they are!
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  3032. Thanks Dan!
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  3033. Good idea!
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  3034. It was a leech
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  3035. Thank you!
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  3036. Heck yeah!
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  3037. That is a great idea we could certainly use something like that.
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  3038. I thought the same thing
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  3039. We haul it to the transfer station. That is a good idea. We just have a couple of small cans and they fill up fast.
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  3040. I have seen his channel but not his outdoor kitchen, I will have to check it out. I already thanked them :)
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  3041. We plan on it! We are a little high in elevation compared to the rest of the area. I was talking to a guy that lives up the road and he said his sandpoint is 25 ft and we are 10 ft higher then him I’d say. He says it may or may not work.
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  3042. It was a blessing. It helped us out a lot.
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  3043. I will get a lot of use! It helps out a lot
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  3044. Yes I do
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  3045. With today’s prices it would be thousands for sure. The whole thing is pole barn nailed. It’s really strong.
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  3046. Northern Wisconsin is the same I’m pretty sure, Montana, upper Michigan. If you really want to experience true freedom I suggest Alaska. Having lived there I’d say it’s the last free place in the United States. Government leaves you alone there it’s nice. It’s how it should be
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  3047. We are in northern Minnesota. An outhouse is acceptable if you don’t do a septic system.
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  3048. Yes it is!
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  3049. I don’t accept anything less than 72F. Usually I have it at 85F 90F
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  3050. I haven’t had any issues with it!
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  3051. Hey Kyle! Yes I do that quite often. Lots of grouse around the cabin
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  3052. some stuff I do probably looks sketchy but I got a cabin built and I'm still alive. Life is more fun with a little risk now and then.
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  3053. Thank you we appreciate it!
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  3054. Thank you for the kind words! Getting comments like these motivates me even more.
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  3055. I think you sold us on the trash can. We were just talking about what a pain it is with the 5 gallon pale. It's a never ending cycle of melting and drinking.
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  3056. I will definitely refer to you for any questions. I lived in remote Alaska (North of Fairbanks about 30 miles) and loved every second of it. I decided to come home because of family but I miss it every day. I'd like to get back there some day. Thank you for your service and your wisdom. We really appreciate it! Feel free to comment with any tips you have!
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  3057. And I am definitely going to start using "Skeets-Mcbeets" hahaha
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  3058. Good luck my friend. You will make it happen. Its a rewarding lifestyle.
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  3059. Thank you! We might get more and give it a try
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  3060. Northern Minnesota
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  3061. I agree!
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  3062. Yes it gets quite a bit but we are going to take some trees down
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  3063. Springer spaniel!
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  3064. It was under $10,000 to get the shell up and dried in. With insulation, flooring, drywall, etc the entire build was much less than $20,000. with appliances and everything. I did use all reclaimed lumber for the kitchen and cabinets, etc. so that helped.
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  3065. It depends on how big the hunting shack is and how insulated it is. The stove puts off a lot of heat and is solid. It will last a long time. It says that its "for outdoor use only" but that's just so they can bypass the EPA requirements. If you use common sense and the proper heat shields or keep it away from combustibles it could be used inside. I had it inside my 12*16 log cabin for awhile and i was very impressed by how well it heated. In my opinion it would be perfect for a camper or small cabin/shed/shack.
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  3066. I agree
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  3067. thanks! Happy New Year!
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  3068. I have seen those they are awesome. I would love to get one. Maybe in the spring!
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  3069. Pretty soon!
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  3070. Happy New Year!
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  3071. Will have one tonight
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  3072. Yeah it was slow for us too. Those were the only 2 walleyes we caught. I caught a small northern as we were packing up to leave. The Shell in Blackduck is probably where he got it!
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  3073. Yeah he definitely likes bird hunting more than fishing
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  3074. I’m not sure. A lot of people are saying my videos aren’t popping up on their feed anymore. I don’t know why.
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  3075. I will be soon. Stay tuned.
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  3076. It's pretty early but we have had a stretch of warmer weather so I figured one or 2 might come out.
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  3077. English Springer Spaniel
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  3078. Thank you for watching!
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  3079. Any time! All are welcome at the cabin.
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  3080. Black bears
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  3081. Yes I have thought about that. I will do that at some point for when I leave. I've heard it's pretty effective.
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  3082. He is an English Springer Spaniel
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  3083. Thank you!
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  3084. Northern Minnesota! So pretty much the same haha
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  3085. Thank you Sandra! Glad you enjoy watching.
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  3086. Thanks for watching!
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  3087. Northern Minnesota
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  3088. Missed you too!
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  3089. Thanks for your support!
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  3090. Thank you Sid! I enjoy sharing these adventures
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  3091. Haha awesome! Yeah so far I love it
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  3092. Thanks Lisa!
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  3093. Thanks so much Linda I’m glad you enjoyed it! Boundary Waters camping is my favorite thing in the world. A special place indeed. I’ll have several of these trips this summer with Cierra and Skeeter and I can’t wait!
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  3094. Thanks for coming along!
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  3095. It’s a good canoe!
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  3096. Haha these are some of both!
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  3097. Yes indeed
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  3098. This was Mudro! Went to Fourtown, Boot Lake, Fairy Lake, then back to Fourtown, over to Horse, Tin Can Mike, then back to Horse, then headed out. So we did quite a bit of backtracking. We were going to originally head up to Crooked Lake and do the big loop but with how high the water was and with it being Skeeters first canoe trip we decided it was probably too dangerous. Might do it later in the year.
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  3099. Howdy!
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  3100. Crazy right
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  3101. Inside where it’s warm haha
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  3102. If not that’s what I meant to say haha
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  3103. I think I said “wire” not water.
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  3104. What skills? Haha I don’t have any skills. Just gotta do it
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  3105. That is excellent information, thanks Dave. I’ll start changing my oil a little more frequently. I also didn’t know about unhooking the loads before shutting it off. I will have to start doing that. Thanks for watching and commenting!
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  3106. If I decide to go through the wall I'll go through the back wall of the cabin and strap it to the gable. Another reason I dont really want to go through the roof is because I think you talked me into the flat ceiling in the cabin for storage. Cant wait for the video. Thanks for the tips! Cheers
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  3107. Welcome to the channel!
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  3108. To be honest, I didn't even realize those were on here. I hate those too. I have gone back and made all ads skippable.
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  3109. I can’t remember for sure but I think it was 78
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  3110. Thanks
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  3111. Okay
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  3112. I agree! I like the old ways. Most people have forgotten we are machines ourselves.
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  3113. 24ft by 40ft
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  3114. The reflectix insulation works great
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  3115. Yes I will!
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  3116. It’s a Camp Chef stove and oven. You can find it on Amazon or at most sporting good stores.
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  3117. Not necessary
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  3118. 20ft by 32ft
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  3119. Just the reflectix. It works really well!
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  3120. I still have it! It’s about an hour away from this new place. Once I get things squared away here I will be there often.
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  3121. There are no inspections here. If you take out a loan they will make sure it’s inspected. If you are building out of pocket they don’t inspect here.
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  3122. They sit on the pads and hold up the entire cabin.
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  3123. Yes. It’s all I have used in 2 previous cabins. Never have a cold floor.
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  3124. No need 👍
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  3125. Haha oh trust me I have thought about that a lot.
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  3126. Walls and sheeting are up, I’m getting that video ready right now. Might be able to get it up tomorrow, if not I’ll have it up Saturday for sure. We are starting on the roof tomorrow.
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  3127. I have been buying it as we go. I should have the roof on the place in a couple of weeks so I’m hoping it doesn’t go up to much more in that time frame. I have been watching lumber prices closely for 6 months and they continue to go up and up. It’s a bummer but I don’t see them going down to original price any time soon, if ever.
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  3128. I am not sure! I just like having the door and window laid out this way. It’s how most cabins are so it gives it more of a cabin feel I guess.
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  3129. Thank you!
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  3130. 20ft by 32ft
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  3131. It’s painful lol
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  3132. Thanks Matt!
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  3133. Lumber prices are about twice as normal
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  3134. Thanks Toni! It’s always fun to hear where people are watching from. I’m glad you like the videos.
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  3135. Thank you!
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  3136. Cierra says hi! He is enjoying retirement. I think he’s enjoying having a project to work on! Thanks for watching Liz
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  3137. About a $1,000 for 20 sheets. It hurt me inside.
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  3138. Thanks Ron! Excited to meet you
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  3139. Who told you I was a pro
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  3140. That is awesome. No bills is what it’s all about. Much more free.
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  3141. Hi Jacki!
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  3142. It heaves pretty evenly. It’s been 3 full seasons and the blocks are still sitting level. In Alaska there is permafrost so they build similarly. Just build right on top of the ground. With this design any adjustments are easy with a bottle jack
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  3143. I just edit those out to make me look really good lol
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  3144. The beams are 2x8s and the floor joists are 2x6
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  3145. 20ft by 32ft
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  3146. Sorry about that
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  3147. I didn’t pour concrete. Those are just concrete blocks from Home Depot on top of the pads
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  3148. Hauling material eats up a lot of time though.
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  3149. Just me and my dad. Cierra is here of course and does a good job cleaning up and moving material. So far I’d say 3 working days to get to this point.
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  3150. He was with!
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  3151. It’s called reflectix
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  3152. I’ll post the total cost at the end
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  3153. A traditional stick frame
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  3154. That’s awesome! And you won’t be disappointed with the reflectix insulation. My log cabin floor is insulated with it as well and the floor is comfortable even at -30F
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  3155. Skirting
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  3156. 2x6!
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  3157.  @haywoodjablome6645  will do! I appreciate the long time support. I appreciate your channel name as well
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  3158. Thanks for watching
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  3159. Yes thats what it takes for ours as well.
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  3160. Hi Joe! We really do notice a huge difference. Not only in taste but how we feel too!! We don’t eat perfect all the time, but we prioritize eating good. Health is wealth!
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  3161. 202,000 people have
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  3162. I would like to train him haha
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  3163. Very good information. I do like the hot bath idea. Thanks for commenting!
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  3164. Thank you!
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  3165. Yeah must be
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  3166. I’m building bunk beds but we’ve been sleeping on cots for now
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  3167. I spend 6 months working in town and 6 months (the winter) living at the cabin.
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  3168. We are a little ways away. By Ely.
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  3169. Thank you we appreciate it!
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  3170. Been living in it for a couple months now.
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  3171. Thank you. Im excited to get back to the cabin.
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  3172. Helps insulate it but I have the door wide open all the time so it can probably come off haha
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  3173. Thank you
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