Comments by "Mike McGown" (@mikemcgown6362) on "KYLES CABIN" channel.

  1. Wow! You say you're not a carpenter? One heck of a DIYer for sure. Heck of a lot of work but debt free! Looking real good! Well thought out! Thanks for sharing the video!
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  2. Thanks for sharing this experience with us! I'm also in northern Minnesota, so I know what the snow is like. My wife and I spent all day yesterday digging out our driveway so she could get out to go to work today. I went to town today to refresh our groceries and blew the CV joint on my 4x4. So I know what my next project will be after I get the rest of the snow cleared out. You're doing a great job with everything you are doing. Being self reliant is one thing you've been showing us you're good at. You have a good head on your shoulders. Cierra has a good man. You two are great together. I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Be safe and have a good time!
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  3. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into showing us how good YOU have it. Anybody that thinks you're missing out on life isn't living a fulfilling life. They might be happy but does it compare to your happiness? You're about as free as any modern human can be. I do admire your lifestyle. Be happy!
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  4. You're doing a great job with the build, Kyle! Dodging chickens and keeping Skeeter's approval keeps your work honest. It's a simple process, and a very physical job, but you're doing it! Being a simple design with a lot of repetition gives you time to think ahead. I could really enjoy that kind of stuff! I spend a lot of time in my head. Thinking, thinking, thinking. Yes I'm an introvert. You're inspiring me to build my own log cabin from trees on our property. Thanks, Kyle! I really like your videos and the information and experience you share!
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  5. You're doing am amazing job by yourself! No coaching. No helpers. No machines. Just your own able bodied self! Very inspiring! I look forward to seeing your construction process. Be safe and have a great day!
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  6. I'm also in northern Minnesota so I know what you're talking about with the "never ending winter". You've got a broken rear window and I've got a leaking gas tank. Go away winter! That snow we got is like the "Ohio snow" I left behind. Wet heavy sloppy stuff. Maybe it's a sign of actually becoming spring weather! When I do the dishes or laundry here, my wife calls me Cinderfella. I like it. Chickens and vegetables look healthy! Should be a good garden for you. I'll have to wait until next year to make our garden. Our property isn't quite ready to get anything going until we either have a house up or a temporary shelter. It's about 20 miles away from where we're living right now. Looks like this is the year it actually happens! Looks like everything is going good with your homestead. Thanks for sharing your story!
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  7. I've been watching your videos for quite a while and I have to say that I think you're a very talented young man. Everything is done to your liking and that's the important thing. It works for you! Not everyone could do that. Not everyone could live this way but you do and you're happy. Hats off for you! I find inspiration from you! Not all the youth of today feels entitled! The world needs more people like you! You live by the standards I believe in, K. I. S. S. Keep It Stupid Simple. No need to complicate life. You may not have all the "toys" other people think they need, but you know how to have fun and be creative and comfortable. Good job! Thanks for sharing this information with us! God bless you! Look forward to seeing your videos!
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  8. You know you have a good life when you don't have to explain everything you are doing. Like you're shouting out to the world "I got this! Don't worry about me!" Thanks Kyle for a great video!
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  9. Thank you for the explanation of the simplicity of this system. I find your straight forward thinking and explanation process relieving. There is another off-grid channel I watch pretty often that has his own solar panel power system that won't even consider an Eco-flo system because of the expense. His system is cheaper than the Eco-flo system, but like you said: you get what you pay for. Of course opinions are always free. He bashed me for suggesting he try Amazon for a belt for his John Deere lawn tractor when he demanded to get original parts only. I was just trying to save him some money, since he's always talking about spending less for things. I never had you bash me (or anyone else) for a comment. You're a fine young man! Keep living right and passing along the knowledge!
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  10. Porch roof looks great! You say you're not a professional, but it doesn't always take a professional to do it right. Definitely a necessary addition to the cabin. Going to help with the house cleaning upkeep for sure. Plus it gives you a protected place to sit outside when it may be raining or blistering sun overhead. You're very self-sufficient with a great "can-do" attitude! Everything you add to the cabin makes it more of your home. Congratulations on another successful project!
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  11. He knew what he was doing. Put the bubble between the lines. I know "professional" carpenters that can't do it.
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  12. Congratulations Kyle! Glad you did your research on building expenses. I've been going over our house plans and looking at a less expensive way that will still be successful. I hope your plans can still pull through. I'm totally on your side! I'm really looking forward to seeing you build your own cabin. I hope your foundation construction will hold up to the Minnesota winters without buckling or sinking. The strength of the house is in the foundation. Good luck with your project! I'll be watching!
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  13. Good to hear from you! Your old cabin held up good. If that bear wanted in bad enough, it would've got in. But you cleaned up the area good before you left so there was no "bait" for the bear to go after. I never heard of "bogs" until I came to Minnesota. I believe we have a bog out behind our property. I know that's where the rain runoff ditches direct the water. Our backyard is soft at the far edge, so I don't get back there. I'm sure if we sat down together we could have some good stories to share! The things you talk about in your videos triggers memories for me. Things I used to do and things I want to do. I look forward to seeing new videos!
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  14. Gotta love northern Minnesota! NOT! LOL! I'm in the Grand Rapids area. I understand that cold feeling outdoors. Love your outdoor activities. I'm planning on building a cabin of sorts on our 30+acres we have near here. You are a good role model for the outdoor, remote lifestyle. Keep on keeping on! Great videos!
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  15. You're doing a great job, Kyle! I thought you took a break from posting because of the Canadian wildfire smoke invading Minnesota so much lately. I've been dealing with it in northern Minnesota, too. I'm a ways west of the arrowhead. I can't split wood like you. My MS doesn't let me have a good swing like you have! I'd be down for the count! I'm interested in seeing your grey water system. I'm building an off-grid shack on our property until we get to build our actual house. I can't tie into our septic system. I'm going to be like your house. Solar? No well, no septic.Just want to keep it simple. You're such an inspiration! You do so much, so good! You give it all! Thanks for sharing the experience! Great video!
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  16. I'm always impressed with your drive for getting your projects done! You solve problems before they are problems. Maybe I would do things a little differently than you, but that doesn't mean I would say you're doing it wrong. We all have our ways that work for us. You just don't give up or get beat down! That's what this world needs more of! There's too many quitters trying to run everything. You are a champion at living good. Thanks for sharing your projects with us! I find inspiration watching the way you work.
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  17. Looking good, Kyle! I'm watching you do what I wish I did when I was your age! I still do a lot of things myself, but I can't do that kind of work. I give your dad a big thumbs up!👍 You get one, too! 👍 I look forward to seeing your videos! I want to watch your cabin come into existence! Good luck with your project!
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  18. Living off-grid can be cheaper once established.
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  19. It's good to see that you can get out and enjoy the wintertime. I'm pretty much stuck inside with not a whole lot to do except to watch YouTube videos. My 4x4 engine blew up but I found a replacement vehicle in short order. In this northern Minnesota weather you need a 4x4 for winter driving. Glad everything is going good for you.
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  20. Awesome video! When you go out like this, it reminds me of my boy scout days. Of course our tents weren't nearly as good as this one. Since the weather is starting to act more like spring, I'll probably start spending time on our rural property in our small camper while I build a tiny off-grid house. We're hoping to get started building our new house this summer so we can move in before next winter. Stay safe and see you soon!
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  21. Kyle, I'm so impressed with your determination and enthusiasm! I'm really ready to go off-grid on our Minnesota property, but my wife is set on her dream home to be built there and pay for it for the rest of our lives. I'm on disability so it's a limited income for me, but it's still doable. I'm paying for the property now. We already got the septic system in and the electric there. Just need a well and a house. I plan an off-grid shack but she's so against that. We're living in a house in a small town right now. Paying for the mortgage on it, taxes, insurance, and utilities takes all of her income. Once I get my off-grid shack built on our other property, maybe convincing her will be easier. Tiny house on property I'm paying for, and selling the house we're in would free up her income to build her dream home. Thanks for the inspiration! If I was your age, it would be a lot easier for me to just do it and leave the world behind! I'm still thinking about it!
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  22. It's always good to see you and Cierra together in your videos. Having a woman with a man helps to keep him honest and trustworthy. You're a fine example of what a man should be. Not some cry-baby entitled wimp that needs everything handed to him. From what you were saying about having kids off-grid is what we need. Technology is needed in society but not so much at home. Working with their hands and mind will make them better. You're a good example for them to follow. Your father did right in your upbringing. I'm sure you will be a good father too, someday. Don't push it through. It will happen at the right time for you two. You still have a lot of living to do before you bring children into the picture. That's for a new chapter in your life. Thanks for sharing this video with us! Confirming there are some good young people in America! Work hard and live good, fine motto to follow.
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  23. I've missed so many of your videos because of working on my own homestead. Stanley is a great addition. Having a son gives more reason to create a legacy to pass down. Having Cierra is good but having a family is complete in the circle of life. Keep on keepin' on!
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  24. Sounds like a good item for someone who is off-grid that absolutely needs A/C. Since I grew up in Ohio being in northern Minnesota is like having natural A/C to me. lol! If I were to go off-grid I'd probably be okay without it, but my wife (born and raised in Minnesota) would possibly want a unit. I guess it's all about convenience and comfort. Looks like a good quality unit. We'll see how it is when you get to actually use it. Good demonstration video. Showed how easy it is to set up and how to adjust everything. Thanks for sharing the information!
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  25.  @captrockh2055  I always said there are 3 types of people in the world: the ones that make things happen, the ones that watch things happen, then the ones that wonder what just happened. I've always tried to be the one that makes things happen. I see Kyle is one of those kind, too!
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  26. Those paw prints should stay, I do believe. Skeeter would just put new ones on it anyway! lol Just like a kid would.
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  27. You're doing a great job with your adventures! Taking the chickens out there with you was like bringing your food source along. Having a remote cabin and an off-grid homestead is a true adventure in life! No boring or mundane routine, that's for sure! Working for your relaxation is a good practice. Proves to yourself that you're not "entitled". Just doing what you're doing proves it to me and the rest of the world that you're not entitled. Thanks for sharing your experience and adventure with us!
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  28. Always good watching your videos! Reminds me of things I wanted to do when I was your age. I went down the "ordinary" path and worked for the benefit of the employers. Now that I'm 55 and disabled, I have the time to do some of the things I missed out on. I can't do things like I used to, but I still try. Nice seeing the chickens being happy and healthy. I'm going to try a garden this year, maybe. I'll be going through a refresher course on that! Always had a garden at home and grandma's house. That was almost 40 years ago! lol! Enjoy life while you are young! Never know what will happen tomorrow. Anything you put on your videos, I'll watch! Keeps me going! Enjoy life, but don't overdo it!
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  29. Kyle, I understand the cold weather. I'm also in northern Minnesota. I'm glad you can get other projects done without exposing yourself to that chilling cold all day. Being off-grid you have that option. I'm stuck clearing the driveway so we can get to town for work and groceries and whatever else we need. Snowplow comes by and plows it shut again. Then I have walkways between the garage, house, and shed that needed cleared. I don't have time to do anything else. Good to see you can be productive. I think you're living good! You seem happy. Take care and keep us up to date with your activities.
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  30. Your chickens have a good life for sure. You take good care of them and give them more than most. Those nesting boxes should work out good for all involved. Your laundry chores look like they just got easier. Seems like your solar power system should be able to handle that washer/dryer with ease. It's very compact and portable for convenience. You just keep making off-grid look easier than others do. Props to you, young man! You've definitely found the good life and living it to it's fullest.
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  31. Oh, I understand the cold snap you're experiencing! I'm also in northern Minnesota. Been fighting damn ice dams on our house. Whoever built this house didn't insulate it right. We stay warm, but so does the roof! You're having the mustache frost just like me. Your firewood stacker is a neat touch. Instead of a fireplace under the mantle, you have your firewood supply! Skeeter does the same thing my dog does, has to be right there with me but doesn't help at all! LoL! Thanks for sharing your experience and story with us! You're doing a great job with your homestead! Well planned out and prepared for the winter! Nice to see you cooking with the cast iron skillet. Good healthy meal for you guys! Great job!
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  32. I get bruised just watching him work! lol!
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  33. Off and on rain is typical for northern Minnesota this time of the year. Won't be long until it's snowing. We seem to be having a fairly forgiving weather situation this year however. We're having the same thing happening to us on our building attempt. Ours is a pole building structure that I plan to build into our home. This project has been plaguing us for years but is finally moving forward. Hopefully both our building projects get done on our schedules. Yours is more hands on than mine at this point. Good luck and God bless you.
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  34.  @Adoptedbymydog  this year is a little different than passed years. It didn't come gradually as usual. It all came in a day or two. Makes for harder removal and management.
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  35. Hello Kyle! I'm also in northern Minnesota with the snow and cold! I'm not off-grid like you but wish I was sometimes. I waste most of my daytime shoveling snow away from our house and off the driveway and walkways on our lot. If I go off-grid maybe I can just focus on the necessary things like you. Of course we still have the responsibility of getting to our job. You know, the work we do for someone else. You have a much simpler lifestyle. A lot less to worry about and more enjoyment with the work you put into it. Live on and take care of yourself and Cierra. Skeeter keeps busy with his own projects. lol!
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  36. Kyle, you are living my dream! I'm also in northern Minnesota and want to build a simple off-grid home, but my wife is set on her dream home that we just can't get financing for. We got into it the other night because I told my plan to a friend and he was all for it, but she's so against it. We'll see what happens when I do it anyway. You keep doing what you're doing! I'm all for it!
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  37. I'm 55 and have a son of my own and 2 stepsons that I think you could be a good influence to. We need more influences like you!
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  38. Sounds like you have it easier in your part of northern Minnesota than I do as far as building goes. We have to get a licensed and insured contractor to do our building. That's what has been our hold up. We already have a septic system and electric to the site. Somebody even came out and pulled all our grade stakes where we want to build our house. I've had a trailer stolen from there, too. Good luck with your projects! Enjoy those starry nights! Can't beat the night sky in northern Minnesota! Thanks for the video!
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  39. Proof you don't have to spend a fortune to have a good time! Trekking through the snow would be the toughest part for me with my MS. Your homemade wood stove needs a similar companion, a portable potty for relieving yourself after eating. Looked like you had everything planned out just perfect for your trip. Good time! Good video! Thanks for sharing the experience with us!
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  40. I know what you mean about the Minnesota weather. Just the other day I was outside in a T-shirt. Today the snow started falling and wind blowing hard. Spring can't be too far off! Your homestead is looking pretty good. Good supply of chickens and seedlings for the garden. Your wood shelter looks like a good plan too. Way to go! Best of luck to you and Cierra!
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  41. Glad your Dad could be with you at the cabin with you. The dogs are very adorable! When it comes to locking up, bad people wouldn't be stopped by the locks anyway. I had a locked up trailer stolen off my property in broad daylight! It would be better if the cops would find the thieves before I could. Just enjoy the time you have with your dad. Time is the most valuable thing you could ever have!
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  42. Hi Kyle. Came here several hours after everyone else and read their comments and suggestions. Keep doing what you're doing! You're doing it your way for you and Cierra! Not for them! You've got a good head on your shoulders and a heart full of inspiration! You may be half my age, but you still inspire me to do the things I want and to do them to the best of my abilities! My advice to you is to keep being You! Good job young man! Keep the videos coming!
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  43. Good suggestion, but the T-1-11 should be sufficient.
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  44. You are so right about pictures not showing the true awesomeness of the adventure! The video in POV was like we were right there with you. It's just not as strenuous for us! lol! Definitely not something for wussies to attempt. Glad you had a great time! Thanks for the video!
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  45. Windows are big enough for escape
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  46. I've seen Kyle smile!
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  47. Congratulations! We got our well drilled last October but nothing to hook up to or house yet. Ours is a 240 volt pump so no generator can run it. I asked about a 120 volt pump but the driller said the 240 v pump is better for our situation. Probably for code regulations. I don't know what will happen if we go with solar power in the future. Change the pump maybe? But you have the best setup for your situation. I'm so happy for you! Having running water is such a convenience. And clean well water is way better than the alternatives. Way to go!
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  48.  @jazrobean1  she is not a senior citizen yet. She's still working and I don't want to go on without her by my side.
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  49. It's good to have an actual off-gridder test and display the abilities of the solar generator. If it wasn't you it would have to be the Boss of the Swamp to make it believable! I hope they gave you the unit. You did do an awesome job with the sales pitch. The last question I might have would be "how much does it cost?" Generators and solar systems by themselves aren't cheap. Putting all this together would truly make a fully functional off-grid homestead power system. Thanks for sharing the information and experience with us! Thumbs up from me!
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  50. More like "Boss of 'The Northland".
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  51.  @RonaldDCass  we already have 30 acres in northern Minnesota. We have a septic system and electric run to where we want to build, but there's the problem. She wants a dream house. I want something affordable and something we can build. I see reality, but can't get her to realize we are too old for the "dream house". She may out-live me, but why waste the time we do have?
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  52. Let Kyle do it his way. If he does it for a sleeping aid, so be it.
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  53. Welder's blankets are either Kevlar or fiberglass, both of them are fireproof.
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  54. Looks like you had a good time! Trying to be spring. I know the frost is coming up. Everything is turning to mud! That's springtime in Minnesota! Be safe on the lakes, never know how thick the ice is this time of year. Keep an eye on the weather, rain and snow mix coming! Montana and North Dakota got hit hard earlier this week. I don't know how much we'll get in northern Minnesota. Be safe and have a good day!
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  55. Looking very comfortable! If I can build my off-grid cabin I want to have a camping on demand water heater for the shower and other hot water needs. It would only be limited by the supply tank size and propane availability. There are other possibilities for hot water supply. But your system works for your needs. Great job! A porch roof is a good idea. I understand why you held off adding it. Prices are looking better now. I always look forward to seeing your progress! You're a smart hard worker that doesn't waste time or effort. Take care and be careful! See you soon for the updates!
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  56. I think it's wonderful! Looks like something I could live with. Doesn't have to be fancy shmancy for me. Handmade is more my style. Craftsmanship is hard to find nowadays! You've got it, my friend! I understand what you mean when you say "winter six months of the year". I'm also in northern Minnesota. They say we have 4 seasons. True, but spring, summer, and fall have to fight for the other six months! LOL! You're so driven to follow your dreams. You're such an inspiration! Don't EVER let anyone mess with that! I'm with you on that! Dream big and do whatever it takes to achieve your goals! My Dad used to tell me that, but I fumbled the ball somewhere. I'm trying to recover and find you as an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your projects! Keep the videos coming! Love seeing your progress!
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  57. Great job Kyle! Bummer that tree took a dump on your old outhouse. That's okay. His brothern filled the needs for the replacement building materials.
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  58. I'll tell you what you need, Kyle. Exactly what you're doing! Minimal distractions makes for better living. Focus on what you are doing and forget about the outside world. Not the outdoor world, just the world that doesn't understand you. You're doing what I wish I would've done 20 years ago. I understand northern Minnesota. That's where I'm at. Regrettably not off-grid. This weather is horrible on modern conveniences. The CV axel blew out in my truck and the charging system in my wife's Yukon is having issues. I'm still digging away at the snow in our area. Good luck to you! May God watch over you and bless all your efforts! Merry Christmas to you, Ciera and Skeeter. And your little kitty.
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  59. My wife likes to go camping, but our 19' camper isn't big enough anymore. Off-gridding is out of the question. She's an outdoor girl, but not into off-grid living.
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  60.  @retiredyeti5555  in winter Minnesota feels like Canada! lol!
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  61. Hoo Rah! Looking great! Between you and your dad, you are doing a great job together! Of course, Cierra is doing a great job documenting your progress with the video. Dogs seem to be entertaining themselves. Looks like everyone is having an all around good time! Hard work, but you make it look easy. A lot of forethought went into this project, I can tell. Nobody should tell you that you are doing it wrong! Let's see if they are doing better on their projects. Hmmm? You, my friend get a big thumbs up from me!👍 Dad, you too! 👍 I'm feeling the victory with you! Great job! I look forward to seeing your next video!
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  62. Cold air settles to the bottom. Heat rises, Dude!
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  63. That was a great trip! I'm not physically able to do that kind of thing anymore because of my MS, but I can certainly enjoy your adventure! Before my MS my wife and I went camping and fishing a lot! Never did make it to the Boundary Waters. Heard a lot about them but never went. Watching you I know I couldn't do it. I did enjoy your video! Keep that girl! She's a lot like my wife! Can't stop her from getting things done and having a good time with it! Great video!
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  64. Sadly, most careers require a college degree to even be considered. Because I can't stand for long with my MS and don't have a college degree, I can no longer work.
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  65.  @thedjc100  yeah, they won't even consider 25+ years working in a shop (working from work orders) good enough to be a service writer.
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  66. You did good moving that mini house. I guess it's a good thing you didn't have a big 4x4 truck to pull it with. It would've been buried to the axles! I know all about the northern Minnesota spring time. Spring is mud season. Cold and windy for a few days then a bit warmer but still a bit breezy. We're trying to get our new house started soon, too. I hope 2021 goes better than 2020 did! Got NOTHING done last year. Somebody even came out to our property and pulled all the grade stakes out I had for the house location. Surprised me. Evidently they didn't hear us out there firing our AR's the week before that. Hope your projects go smooth with rewarding results! I'm looking forward to seeing you build. Good luck to you!
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  67. You two are doing a great job with the homestead! Moving right along! Bathroom inside the house will be a great advantage in the winter time. Flooring looks great. Water catchment will be very advantageous for your gardening. A lot easier than your "water truck". lol! It will be great when you get to install the cabinets you got with all the salvage items from the resort. Hooking up the solar panels and getting power in the house is going to make it even more like home for you two. Great job on the video! Always looking forward to seeing your updates!
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  68.  @KYLESCABIN  a journey of 1000 miles starts with just one step!
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  69. He said right in the video he's in northern Minnesota.
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  70. We do what we do because we are who we are!
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  71.  @noyopacific  I'm in northern Minnesota, too. I've been looking back at my home state of Ohio. 20 degrees cooler here, but still no frost!
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  72. I've been following you on your channel for quite a while now. You've impressed me with all the things that you have done to have what you have. We (my wife and I) have property in northern Minnesota, too. She doesn't want to go off-grid, but she doesn't want all the bills. I'm trying to convince her that it's something we can do and still be comfortable. I'm an old Boy Scout and I'm pretty good at working with my hands. You could say that I'm a jack of all trades. What I don't know I research and look up videos on YouTube. You're living the good life! It's not an easy life, but a very good one! Just had to let you know that you've got my respect! Thanks for sharing your story with us! Keep on keeping on! P.S. I'm glad to see that you don't complain about any bad commenters or people trying to tell you what to do. That drives me crazy with some other YouTube channels. You do you and forget about the world! Good job!
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  73. Awesome job with the garden! Next year and each year after it's gonna be better! Like anything else experience produces better. I chuckled when you mentioned your jalapenos. My Dad said it like you did! Love it! Like Spock said it: "live long and prosper".
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  74. I like it when YouTubers do the "this and that" videos. I tend to have a shorter attention span as I get older. It's like I don't have time to waste on drawn out subjects. Get in and get it done! I'm with you on the way you work smart with a back up plan. You're moving right along! I understand about the dry conditions. Our apple trees don't have any fruit on them and the few other things we planted seemed to fail, too. Even the flowers my wife planted died. We're going to have raised garden beds when we get serious with the garden stuff. Seems like only weeds thrive through the dryness. Thanks for sharing the grey water system. I'm going to try that with my little off-grid shack I'm building. Wife doesn't want it anywhere near where we're going to build our new house. I'll quit with my rambling. Thanks for sharing the information and experience with us! Good luck with your plans!
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  75.  Just think  also makes it difficult to finish the outside corners.
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  76. You have a good plan figured out. Going stick-built is going to cost a lot for a small house/cabin. Maybe you should think about doing it with logs harvested from your property. My wife and I are planning on building our home on our property this year and already worried about lumber prices. This covid-19 situation has the prices all jacked up. Good luck with your projects! I'm looking forward to seeing your videos!
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  77. He said it was a multi-tool. It can use several types of cutting blades and other attachments. You can get other heads for it to make it an angle drill or a jig-saw or several other types of tools. Very handy tool, indeed! I have one myself.
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  78. Those are good suggestions. Anything to help keep the cold inside is a good thing. Making it like a conventional refrigerator with a freezer on top and cold stuff in bottom, but doing it just the opposite way. Cold air sinks (as you already know, Kyle).
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  79.  @Adoptedbymydog  my wife's 2 sons were too busy clearing their snow to help us. An older neighbor came along with his 4 wheeler with a plow and helped with the end of the driveway where the city plow left us buried. My wife has enough health issues, she could only shovel for a couple hours. She'll be sore for a week. I'm still trying to dig us out. -19 this morning, about -7 here now.
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  80. Yes it is acting like it's going to be springtime soon! Preparing healthy wholesome food that looked delicious! The way you two work you need that kind of diet. That 4 wheeler looks like a bargain. I'm going to be looking for one soon too. Like you, nothing fancy flashy, just reliable and easy to maintain. Maybe with a snowplow attachment. We're thinking about trying chickens this year. If nothing else for the eggs. Maybe some meatbirds after we get good raising chicks to maturity. One step at a time. You are such an inspiration for people that want to DIY the off-grid lifestyle. See you in the next video.
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  81. Maybe have some room in the mechanical room for water storage?
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  82.  @TsunamiKitten56  why? We are all saying that Kyle is a good influence for ANYONE!
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  83. I remember when you added that dividing wall in your cabin. It made me wonder why you would divide your space like that. Open area is much better. Lighting is more efficient and easier to heat. Your flooring looks great! The kitchen shelves are basic but looks good and easy access. Help keep from collecting junk. No "out of sight out of mind" happening now. The storage cabinets are also a good idea. You've been busy! I wouldn't be able to keep up with your projects. The well is a life changer for sure. I look forward to your videos.
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  84. Congratulations Kyle! That was so nice of the man to help you out with that building and all that lumber and materials! He was definitely nicer than most people that are just out to make a buck! That stuff didn't cost you anything but labor and saved him from the cost of hauling it to the dump and the expense of landfill charges. Sounds like a real "win-win" deal to me! No matter what you do with it, it will not be wasted! You're a creative young man with a plan and a great future! You and Cierra are going to have a great homestead together! Take care and good luck to you!
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  85. It's good to see what you're accomplishing on your homestead. I also appreciate that you are selective on your product reviews. Those solar powered generators had my interest peaked. Other products you probably rejected wouldn't fit your channel. You seem to be much wiser than others your age. That's because you THINK! You have common sense. Thanks for sharing your story! Stay safe and have a great day!
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  86.  @KYLESCABIN  that's a pretty steep pitch, but I understand it for snow removal.
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  87. Looks good! The only concern I have would be even heating in the winter. I'm sure you already considered your options. I have full confidence in you.
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  88. Bravo! Great job, Kyle! You're just bangin' away with this project! You're doing what I wish I did at your age. Building a dream. I sorta did it, but mine was building a dream car. Car is gone now, but your cabin will last longer than any car would! I hope you inspire more young people to invest in their future like you're doing. It might be a little cabin, but it's a lot better than any apartment a person could rent. It's yours and it's rent free! And you don't have to worry about what the neighbors think. Great job! I look forward to seeing your videos!
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  89. Going with an all propane stove will uncomplicate your cooking tasks. Not a big stove but not a big family to cook for (yet). Going to work out fine. As far as the syrup making goes that can be a chore in itself. So rewarding though. More good ideas you are tackling for us to witness. You're a very creative person. I look forward to your videos.
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  90. Enjoy the good weather while you can! More snow is coming! Winter just won't give up here in northern Minnesota! I thought I'd be doing some of my outdoor projects this week but I've got snow to clear. While you had your window break, I had my gas tank rust out and had to replace that. Thank goodness I got it done before this snow came! It is supposed to start warming up in the next few days and then stay snow free. Thanks for sharing the information and experience with the old chainsaw. My Poulan I bought several years ago (second hand for $50) is failing me and I'm looking for a replacement. Stihl and Huskvarna are my options, but seeing your old Stihl has me convinced of which brand I should choose. Thanks! Also like your review of the solar generator. Seems like a handy piece of equipment for the off-grid life. Good luck with your projects!
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  91. Lots of clearing for space for your raised bed garden units. I would probably use some of those felled trees to build another shed or to add to the existing one. But you're right, firewood for next winter is no crucial. I had to do some of my own clearing, but nothing like yours. Only one tree and a worn out Poúlan chainsaw. I really need a new chainsaw.
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  92. Love the silence. No need to explain how you get things done. Just living a simple life. I want to get my cabin built on my portion of property in northern Minnesota. Get away from all the confusion. See you on your next video!
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  93. Most tape measures are incremented on each side of the tape (Unless it has both standard and metric) so it shouldn't be a problem.
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  94. Good to see you have everything winter ready! I still have some things to do, but if they don't get done, it's not the end of the world! Our barbeque grill and a wooden bench and a picnic table should have been moved into the garage for protection. I could be very happy with your homestead! I don't know about my wife, though. She's not a"City girl" but she does like some of the conveniences you don't have off-grid. I'm just an old Boy Scout deep down. Give me firewood and I'll have heat and a way to cook my food. She likes camping out but I don't think she would like that all the time. I know it's a different lifestyle, but I could definitely get used to it. Lots of work, but it's the rewarding kind. May not make you money but happiness is more valuable anyway! Keep it stupid simple and I could make it work. My wife thinks I try to make everything hard because I do things MY WAY! Gives me the drive to succeed! If I fail the first time, I'll try a different approach. I don't give up! But like you Kyle, I think things through before I jump in. I do know one thing for sure, if you never try, you never succeed! A failure just gives you another chance to try. I don't sit around and wait for someone else to do something I could've done myself. Time is the most valuable commodity we have. You're doing a great job with your time working on your homestead with Cierra and Skeeter. Great job! You're such an inspiration for an old man that has been beat up by the world.
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  95. Seeing you connect your inverter and batteries and then checking things out before you connect to the solar panels makes sense. Limits things to check if there was a problem. No problems, so onward, HO! You can always add more panels if 400 watts isn't enough, but since you keep it simple you probably won't have to. Thanks for sharing the information! Good to see a young man using his head. Have fun on your trip! Looking forward to more videos!
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  96. You sure don't waste any time! Good lightweight build. Should be strong enough and warm enough to get you through the winter. Small spaces are a lot easier to heat and organize than a full size house. You, Cierra, and Skeeter should be able to stay comfortable without being crammed too tight. Can't wait to see the development of the living area. From what I've seen so far on your channel, I can see you think things through carefully and build your projects quickly and skillfully. You got a thumbs up from me!👍 Looking forward to seeing your progress!
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  97.  @MyFriendlyPup  nothing compared to Ohio!
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  98. The Boss just reminded us of the idea.
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  99.  Idk__  absolutely true!
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  100. I'm originally from Ohio but relocated to northern Minnesota. So I guess that makes me Kyle's neighbor.
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  101. Kyle I give you a big high five!👍 You have the drive and ambition to get it done! You don't rely on anyone to hand things out for you. You want something, you work hard for it. Cierra and you plan together well. Sometimes you have to live frugal to live well! I could live happy in a self built house like you're building, but my wife wants bigger and more. We can't get a loan for what she wants, but I could build something like you have. She doesn't want to "downsize" from what we had planned, but we may have to. I can compromise, but I don't know if she can. Thanks for the video! Keep on keeping on!
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  102. Thank you for the simple explanation! Some other off-grid YouTubers get way more complicated with their explanation of their water supply and water heater hookups. You follow the KISS method I like. Keep It Stupid Simple. Even a fool has trouble messing that up! Now it makes me wonder, will this water system work in a fullsize house? I'm thinking probably for 2 people. See, by your example you get other people thinking of a way out of the ordinary to get things done the easy way! You've done half the testing for us! And you're happy with your explanation! Others get frustrated and confusing. One even says if you don't do it his way it won't work. I'm not dumb. I know there's always more than one way to accomplish a task! Thanks for the easy explanation! And congratulations on all of your accomplishments!
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  103. They are very versatile! I use mine for so much. Cuts wood, metal, fiberglass and so much more! Go for it, Kyle!
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  104. Go back and watch the library of videos on this channel.
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  105. I have a Golden and she's very bouncy too. Also very attentive!
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  106. You're moving right along with it! Porch looks good. Very nice not having the big drop off coming out the door. Like your "water truck". Brings the water right to you. Good luck with your garden. I'd like to start one after we get our house built. So it probably won't happen this year. We always had one when I was growing up. I haven't had one as an adult, so it's going to be a new experience for me, too. You two work so well together. Good match! Thanks for sharing the experience with us. Love your videos!
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  107. Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Take the necessary time off to get better. But have a very merry Christmas and hope to hear from you before the new year, but if we don't, have a happy new year! Great seeing your progress on your homestead projects. Take care of yourself and Cierra and Skeeter!
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  108. You are doing a great job planning and executing your property. It's all coming together beautifully. Yeah, fill that wood shed completely with firewood and build a sepperate structure for the wheeler and trailer and other accessories. Maybe even enough room for year round maintenance of the wheeler. You got it Kyle! Planning and accomplishing! Good job and God bless.
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  109. I used one when I installed our sink in a new countertop. It wasn't nearly as thick as Kyle's countertop.
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  110.  Just think  maybe he didn't have the money in his budget for that. Remember, he's not financing this project. All cash out of pocket.
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  111.  Just think  why don't YOU help him out financial then?
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  112.  Just think  what's up with you?
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