Fantastic!! At 72 this will be my last venture. I am an experienced log builder but I retired several years ago. You have inspired me to do it again. Just me and my dog, thanks WGL.
But most people want drama, and that is what's sad. I've been sitting here watching video after video, the problem is there aren't enough of us. I hope I'm wrong, I would definitely tune in.
After my discharge from the USAF in 1976 I stayed in a 24 x 20 two story log cabin north of Anchorage. I was the nanny for three kids whose father blew off his hand blowing stumps with old dynamite. The only way in was by a 17’ Jon boat with a 70 hp jet outboard. The cabin had been built in the 1930’s by a mink rancher of spruce logs. I spent 2 months babysitting, smoking salmon, and cutting trees for a 20 x 16 addition on the cabin. When fall came I left for Anchorage and left Alaska in October as the termination dust started falling, after three years in Alaska I was done with the bloody cold😊. Great experiences though. Enjoyed your video a lot, thanks, and good luck in your venture.
Been a carpenter over 40 years. There's the way you have to build things in cities with inspector's, building codes, big box stores just around the corner and all that; then there's the way to build things out away from amenities like power sources, running water and so forth, using what's available... including common sense. Yours is a great example of the latter; a very fine example of ingenuity, hard work and determination. I salute you both. By the way, you get extra credit for being a decent human being that won't resort to showing pictures of scantily clad women just to draw cyber pervs to their site.
You 2 are killing it, doing exactly what I and so many others want and dream of,. Great content, great work, great ambition,.🙏🏻 you guys and I hope you achieve everything and more.
“Things are too complicated, too expensive” yes. Thank you so much for saying this. I live in NT, Canada with similar land so this video helps with giving us inspiration on where to start and what to do… thanks for sharing your project!!!
The way u thought outside the box is an inspiration to all I love the idea of using free items reclaimed great job u guys rock good luck to both of u on the homestead
hes truly inspiring - 5 minutes in and just HAD to upvote - then realized he has almost 8mio views... holy cow! i thought i was the only weirdo watching shit like this...
I was thinking the same thing your spot on with that comment. I wish I could sit in and participate on a build would beat living here in Dallas Fort Worth any day
Holy smokes I built my first log cabin just outside Fairbanks a about 6 years ago! Built a couple homesteads since, it really gets in your blood. Nothing like carving your life into the landscape. We are fortunate enough to live in Alaska where you can still live this way. Free of burdensome regulations and plenty of space to stretch out. A truly freeing existence. So glad I stumbled upon this channel
One of the things I love so much about your and Brookes videos is that, even though I recognize that you both have years of experience doing this type of work, I always leave feeling like it's possible even for someone like me, who didn't own a power drill until her late 30s and who has never even built a birdhouse. In fact, I think I'm gonna go ahead and start that birdhouse this weekend. ❤️ Gotta start somewhere.
Built a birdhouse in highschool carpentry class, the paint job is ugly plain brown but it works & sits on my parents property to this day, doing its job for the birds. I guess the brown kinda works too bc it blends in with the woods behind it That & the cutting board I made in that class, actually looks pretty beautiful considering it was made by an amateur (dad knows & has a lot of tools & taught me stuff all as I grew up anytime he had a project & also had a great carpentry teacher) to this day parents still have that cutting board (never used) as a display piece in the kitchen. It’d work fine as a cutting board, they just don’t want knife marks in it & I appreciate that they want to keep something I handmade & gave them like that
The first 5-10 minutes were nice for me but after that it felt more and more like non-stop preaching. Muted it and put my own music after 15. Edit: Nice home tho congrats on all the great and arduous work
@@juliepiper7058 Different strokes for different folks,,, personaly I love watching this guy build the cabins and listen to what he says... if he repeats himself he's trying to drive the point home " you can do it your way, but I've done it this way and this works " kinda talk..
You are 100% accurate about homesteading. Half the stuff we have utilized is someone else’s throw outs, sinks, pvc, lumber, roofing. We look like we live hours from civilization but in reality it’s a 20-25 minute drive to Walmart. Great video, great philosophy. When we started building our first cabin my wife was in the medical field and I had some carpentry experience but had never built a house. It went great! Just read, watch videos and get your hands dirty! Thanks for the great video!
@Trantor The Troll breathing issues? Is it from pollution? Dust? Pollen? Figure it out and find the right spot. But if your health is really that bad off maybe off grid isnt for you.
@Trantor The Troll There was a time before the internet when people had fun anyways... ^)^ But in any case, they clearly have access to internet since the videos keep coming. Or they drive to town to load them up. And for electricity they have solar and mobile batteries that stores power, for LED lights, a radio, computer, phone etc. Or a diesel-driven generator when you need it. If it is pollen you have problem with then living of grid in the spring would be hard, but you still have the late summer, autumn and winter without pollen. And there exists filters for homes that can help clear the air. There is even cheap "nose-filters" that clears 99% of pollen in the air. Otherwise, if it is not pollen, then the air of the woods should be good for you. I think they work from time to time in seasonal work(i´ve heard them mention it). But both have a income from YT now also, so i guess their workload outside YT has gone down. cheers
Lots of good information and ideas. We are just figuring out where to put what buildings for the homestead we are setting up. This book th-cam.com/users/postUgkxT9ExVpR-3A-9rpRqx8vzXKZ3BMMTg_KH is super helpful in determining what types of buildings we need, where to place them and how to build them.
You sir are not only a great builder, outdoorsmen, homesteader, TH-camr but also inspirational. Thanks for bringing a bit of light into this world. May God continue to bless you and all that you do.
Dear Dave aka Brooks husband. I've followed Brook for some time. The cabin you two built is beautiful. It makes more sense than the way most are built. I wear several shirts from Brooks site. My favorite has She Gone on the back. I have long hair so it usually doesn't show, but I know it's there. Thank-you for sharing your side. I saw da wolf too. I love you both in Christ. Hugs from California.
This practicality that you inherently have reminded me of my dad and how he would have acquired the tub, building the basic cupboards, etc. He always wanted a cabin in the woods away from the craziness but never got the opportunity. I loved watching him work on his truck or tinkering in the garage or even shaving. This wonderful cabin of yours inside and out reminded me of him.
Using the proverbial construction pun, “You hit the nail on the head” when you described the reality about Reality Shows. Thank you for sharing your wonderful vids.
Dave, that was the fastest 35 minutes ever, very well filmed & very well spoken! you could make a living being a narrator, i have done woodworking all my life and i still learned from watching you. i wish the absolute best future for Brooke & you..
I’ve been stressing over all the general election crap. I finally decided to stop that waste, and have an hour of two of you and Brooke working on the vertical log cabin. What a relaxing way to wind down. You guys are better than a good shrink. However I’ve decided a good massage is the topper on my treat of watching some else work. Thanks for all the peace you give all of us! 😜🤓🎈💕this is heaven! Pat
Amazing house buddy. Eggs, cover them in vegetable oil an no cooler needed for 6 months. Just put in cool place, root cellar underground or anywhere like that, just a dark spot in bottom of a cabinet an they'll stay fine. I wish I could live that way again. My health went downhill so bad I miss cutting and splitting fire wood an building with my hands. I've always wanted to visit Alaska, I'm not giving up on that one. Because one day hopefully I'll make it up there, find myself a good honest woman and build her, that dream home she's always wanted. With my know how, everything is possible. God bless you all and enjoy the slower safer country life, there's nothing better.
I don't get it? I mean more power to you and I believe you can do whatever you set out to do but as for me it inspires me to buy that 10 acres of land that I have been dreaming about buying for the past 5 years. Amazing content real life, real building keep up the good work. it seems like you are not just a good builder but also an amazing video producer as well. this looks like a documentary that was filmed by a Hollywood crew
Love the fact that you took each challenge and just figured it out. And salvaging from the dump and yard sales is right up my alley. Most impressive is that you give God the honor and thanks. Best to you and lovely Brooke.
Hi, I know exactly what you mean. I bought my land, put in the boundary fences, put in water and pipes, electricity and sewage and septic tanks (hand made on site). I build the storage sheds, the deer, cattle, sheep and goat yards and build a cottage. People asked me where did I learn how to do all this. The answer is, 20 years in the army, ability to follow written instruction, good public library and ability to ask neighbours questions on “ how and why and when”. In our part of the southern world we call it “the number 8 mentality”, there is nothing that can’t be fixed with a No. 8 wire. Learn something from your mistakes and plan ahead. Easy as! Harera mate.
Know its none of my business and unsolicited, but chin up. That door was closed for a reason. The reason is not important. What is important is that another door has opened for you. Now you're free to either discover it, or if you already have, walk through it. If nothing else, having completely free, unburdened time to think, evaluate and simply enjoy what you enjoy is the most valuable gift you could ever have. As you know, you can never get your time back, and this free time won't last, so do try and enjoy it as much as you can. Your next, new job is waiting for you already. Cheers😎👊
@@-Opiate- This sums is up very accurately, it describes my current state 100% . Thank you for taking the time to share a few supportive words to a complete stranger. It means a lot.
I quit my position 2 months ago, I am having trouble getting employed, but you know what? God provides. He is for us and he will for you. Stay away from the media.
People are remembering that living in oneness with nature is true advancement and intelligence and we arnt so advanced as we think, this unnatural brainwashed way of thinking is only 100 years old or so. Nice to see this change back in my lifetime hopefully I get to see it play out and love win.
This is not just only a life style, this is an attitude towards and a real cognition of life by itself. Really appreciate it and enjoy your life by sharing it with us.
I love listening to you talking about the building process and how we're meant to make things. It's oddly calming and reassuring tbh. It just makes sense.
Thank you for the inspiration! I plan on making this my reality. Simplicity and peace. It may seem like a lot of work to some, but when you aren't devoting your time to slave for money to survive you can actually slow down and accomplish basic needs for yourself and be more at ease.. People seem to forget that... That's just my opinion anyway. You both did a great job! Enjoy your home .
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the project unfold in this video. The underlying sustainable, recycling and reuse principles are a lesson to us all. The teamwork between husband and wife is a joy to watch. An exercise in philosophy as well as a super cool building project - very well done indeed - I am completely addicted!
As a dude from the Chicago suburbs, who's dad was a philosophy professor, I didn't grow up with any sort of handyman skills or opportunities to rough it. Watching this process is just mind blowing. I've watched other videos and channels about tiny houses or off-grid living, but there's something about your approach and presentation that just hits different. God bless you for sharing your family's journey through this process. I think you built yourselves a little spot of heaven.
Its a wonderful thing to see someone thanking the Lord for what they have and the food they're about to eat. In this day and time, its rare for someone to include that in their TH-cam channel. Thank you very much.
Hi. Im living in Denmark, in the "modern" world. But my heart belong to the nature. I really want to move out into the nature. Like You guess. Feel fri, Feel the nature. No clock. Im dreaming. Im dreaming.
I have been working in TV for over 30 years, I love your content. You and your wife inspire and really show us how a person can live different and in many ways live better. The philosophy you have chosen is all to often missing in this modern society. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. It makes good TV and looks to make good living too. Cheers!
That was inspiring. I wish I had a fraction of your building skills, but I appreciate the bit about "learn by doing" and "doing something is better than not at all"! Cheers.
I can watch these videos forever.... The content in word and photography is incredible. The forward driving yet meandering, original music extraordinary, and Dave's voice is the best narration voice ever. The personable way he tells a story has me riveted. He has a certain surety and incredible kindness in his voice. Dave Whipple needs to be narrate ALL of the HGTV, Animal Planet shows. Just another talent this dude possesses. Go Dave! Thanks for being so radical.
“I believe we are designed to make stuff, to create stuff”... couldn’t agree more. I like your attitude it matches with ours about the creative human spirit. We use what we have around us and do our best though it may be unconventional. And so what. If it works, great. If not, fix or re-design and build again. Every mistake or lack of perfect result is opportunity to improve, to learn, and be humbled.
Pretty awesome. In Finland we have built most of the log cabins using horisontal logs for hundreds of years, but we actually have some commercially built vertical log cabins too. Vertical logs have their pros and cons compared to traditional horisontal logs, but the oldtimers in Finland didn't have such power tools and screws. Since they had only an axe + manual drill + wood stick anchors between the logs, horisontal logs were a natural choice under their constraints.
You inspired me to get a property offgrid, and that's a big thing for me, i'm a software engineer working remotely for the last year and a half, which means i only get out of my house on the weekends and never out of town You really are inspiring!
This is a beautiful example of a like-minded couple who recognizes their individual strengths. It’s like the old adage goes: a man can make a house, but a woman makes a home. It’s just lovely to see the hard working husband do the heavy lifting, but the wife doing the equally important fine tuning. You two should be an inspiration to so many.
The more people adopt and live a more self-sufficient lifestyle, the more peace there will be in the world. Thanks for sharing your experience and proof that the dream can become a reality!
This cabin was my favorite one that I have watched you build. I would love to have a cabin on top of the ridge behind my house. I believe I would spend most of my time in it. Thank you for sharing your work and the love you put into the cabins.
I really loved how optimistic you were the whole time. I was thinking this man has found some inner peace somehow, then I heard you mention the great D.L.Moody and I saw you pray to God and I knew, your inner peace and optimism is because the Lord is in your life. Great testimony although simple and brief. We appreciate you.
I love watching you and Brooke build. You were talking about having roof on before walks were in. Most home builder companies do that. The roof goes on as soon as framers have it framed. I've been picking up free lumber for 40 years at new home building sites. They have massive scrap piles that are full of 2 x 4s, 2 x 6s, 2 x 12s, tyvek, shingles, all for the asking.
Going trough the process myself right now in Southeast Mississippi. This guy and his wife rock! Right when I wanted to quit and call on a contractor I'm re-energized! Thanks Sir and Madame!
I enjoy watching your TH-cam videos, and especially like the way you describe building Rurfs. I remember while serving with the British Army in Belize in Central America, meeting a group of American tourists in a hotel restaurant, one of whom commented on our strange accents. Being understood is always the most important thing, and it was obvious you were talking about the roof. Keep up the good work.
What an awesome day! To see so many people pitching in to help one another is refreshing. That just doesn't happen enough in todays world. Things are really looking good ladies!
What a terrific video. And what terrific couple you two are! Can't say enough about the philosophical tidbits you add to your building narrative. We need a few million good men like you, and thanks a million for this hugely watchable, and very educational, video.
“Most people drive in and out of their property using a car. Well, we didn’t have one, so I built one out of a pile of scraps my wife found at the dump for free. Works pretty good.” I joke, but this guy is awesome. Love the video and love the commentary. Very inspiring.
I've been slowly working on building my off grid homestead. But never seemed to make much progress. So 2 weeks ago i said screw it, ordered a shipping container. Moved all my stuff into it and went full time. No motivation like camping in a tent to finish my new home. And probably no better time the way things are going.
I love this guy! Very humble and down to earth!! I cannot stand how a lot of people think they know how to do everything and their way is the best! This is one of the most refreshing and honest videos I’ve seen. Excellent job you guys
This was me 35 years ago, and I heartily agree with most of what you say. But for another style of cabin which is far simpler for an inexperienced person to build, try a pole frame house. Skips all the issues involved in conventional foundations, needs only basic carpentry tools and skills, and Bonus! also gets the roof in place before the walls, which are non-load bearing and are needed only to keep out the weather. The whole thing hangs from poles fixed in the ground, with beams bolted to the poles and joints fastened to the beams. Simplicity itself! Before building mine I had never built anything bigger than a picnic table, and couldn't have built a house to save my life. Suited especially well to sloping sites due to minimal soil disturbance. Maximum flexibility to have different floor levels. Pole frame. Check it out.
Hallo mein Freund, was für eine geile Vorstellung ❤😊❤😊❤😊 So eine kreative und Strukturierte Arbeitsweise habe ich lange nicht gesehen, du hast eine sehr sehr gute Arbeit geleistet👍👍👍
I just wanted to say, I really enjoyed this video, and I could listen to you all day. Thank you for inviting me to to your homestead. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Watching this video gave me a lot of hope and inspiration to keep truckin. Life is hard but it's a good. Comfort to know that there are still good people in the world.
"The world is moving too fast. Things are too complicated, too expensive." Yep, dead on. I enjoyed your video, listening to your story and getting a sense of your ethos. I'm a long time northerner too, living across the international border in the Yukon Territory of Canada. My wife and I have always tried to build much of the stuff we need. It was refreshing to see someone elucidate the simple lifestyle so well. The really sad part is that that world is catching up with the northern frontier, and we may be a part of the last generation that has an opportunity to do what you've done in the rapidly disappearing wilderness.
Wow, I loved this!! The fact that you guys built this entire homestead AND thought to film it AND made it into a half hour vid start to finish with EXCELLENT narrating is just mindblowing to me!! So awesome!! And your narrating reminded me so much of the Warren Miller movies!! I envy what you’ve got, I long for this lifestyle!! God bless you both!🙏🙏🙏
There is a reason this has 7 million views....you guys are awesome. If I may, something to consider on your kitchen cabinets. I actually use this on homes, because "crafted" cabinets are not necessary. Instead of side panel/back panel plywood, with toe kicks, etc, just use scrap 2x4 or whatever to create partitions. No need for plywood at all. Use the 1x material as you so expertly did on your roof to stabilize it. Basically, you end up with a hollow skeleton under the counter and behind the cabinet fronts. Kind of similar to how you made the boxes to pour your footings. Slap the decorative stiles to the scrap 2x4 on the front face. The key to this method is to always use drawers for the whole space. Deep drawers at the bottoms, etc. You just attach the drawer guides to scrap 2x4 partitions, and build the drawers and drawer fronts as you so awesomely demonstrated. You could go without the drawers too. This makes access to your stuff easier, and provides wide open/accessible "dead" space in the back to hide stuff, run electrical, etc etc. And you don't need ANY plywood for the bottom, sides, or backs of your cabinets.
The narration has a 1950s/60s feel to it even though it’s a new video, love that! Feels like I’m watching some old Timey show that my dad used to watch but it’s brand new🤠👍
So true what you said about not being a 1000 miles away from your nearest neighbors but having a little extra elbow room is the real blue collar dream. We are social by nature and of course in case of emergency it's nice to know your not totally alone in the wilderness. And of course you should be able to indulge your imagination because that's how beautiful and inspiring things are made.
I'm in awe at your abilities and accomplishments Dave. Watching you and Brooke, working steady, staying determined, cooking delicious meals, revelling in all that is around you, supporting each other, forging ahead...astounding!! Thanks so much for generously sharing your thoughts Dave and your journey. I really am in awe. 😊
Taking "it ain't much but it's honest work" to the next level
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Fantastic!! At 72 this will be my last venture. I am an experienced log builder but I retired several years ago. You have inspired me to do it again. Just me and my dog, thanks WGL.
Where are you? I would like to lend a hand perhaps! I am a Renovator but would like to voluntarily help you!
Hope it goes good!
Be safe old timer, and may your adventure give you peace and tranquillity
Gooo Wayne!! I’m 56 and I’m going to build me a cabin one day..! 🎉
Hope it went well
I’d give this man a lifetime HGTV contract and let him name his terms. Incredible skill, a genuinely folksy and friendly demeanor, and zero drama.
But most people want drama, and that is what's sad. I've been sitting here watching video after video, the problem is there aren't enough of us. I hope I'm wrong, I would definitely tune in.
@@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102 same man
100%!!!
Why does everything have to be on TV? This is better than tv
He can already name his own terms. He is so much better off staying independent. Judging by his view counts I don't think HGTV could afford him!
You do a great job with the narration. Not overly preachy and practical knowledge. Great footage too
#DaveRocksTheLogs !
I love this mans honesty. doing is failing, learning and figuring it out I pray nothing but success for him and his family
After my discharge from the USAF in 1976 I stayed in a 24 x 20 two story log cabin north of Anchorage. I was the nanny for three kids whose father blew off his hand blowing stumps with old dynamite. The only way in was by a 17’ Jon boat with a 70 hp jet outboard. The cabin had been built in the 1930’s by a mink rancher of spruce logs. I spent 2 months babysitting, smoking salmon, and cutting trees for a 20 x 16 addition on the cabin. When fall came I left for Anchorage and left Alaska in October as the termination dust started falling, after three years in Alaska I was done with the bloody cold😊. Great experiences though. Enjoyed your video a lot, thanks, and good luck in your venture.
What a nice break watching this rather then the news. One can dream.
🎉I am having fun watching your old videos while I wait for new ones!
Been a carpenter over 40 years. There's the way you have to build things in cities with inspector's, building codes, big box stores just around the corner and all that; then there's the way to build things out away from amenities like power sources, running water and so forth, using what's available... including common sense. Yours is a great example of the latter; a very fine example of ingenuity, hard work and determination. I salute you both.
By the way, you get extra credit for being a decent human being that won't resort to showing pictures of scantily clad women just to draw cyber pervs to their site.
Well said Sir.
You 2 are killing it, doing exactly what I and so many others want and dream of,. Great content, great work, great ambition,.🙏🏻 you guys and I hope you achieve everything and more.
“Things are too complicated, too expensive” yes. Thank you so much for saying this. I live in NT, Canada with similar land so this video helps with giving us inspiration on where to start and what to do… thanks for sharing your project!!!
I am in Quebec I want to buy land in northwest territories, so beautiful
The way u thought outside the box is an inspiration to all I love the idea of using free items reclaimed great job u guys rock good luck to both of u on the homestead
I am in United States what should I do?
@@jamesjirik buy some land and get started.
Your living the true American dream brother. God bless!!
I think he is living the humanity dream.
You guys are going to make me cry, I am so moved how good this turned out, and how cozy and lively it looks. Truly a dream come true.
Great job you all did!
@Theodore Plume why u say that
This guy is the Bob Ross of building stuff. You’ll learn a little bit about building and a little bit about life. Nice work.
But No happy little accidents ❤️
@@ComeOutOfHerMyPeople Oops.. her shirt fell off, look at that.
hes truly inspiring - 5 minutes in and just HAD to upvote - then realized he has almost 8mio views... holy cow! i thought i was the only weirdo watching shit like this...
😁😁😁
I was thinking the same thing your spot on with that comment. I wish I could sit in and participate on a build would beat living here in Dallas Fort Worth any day
Holy smokes I built my first log cabin just outside Fairbanks a about 6 years ago! Built a couple homesteads since, it really gets in your blood. Nothing like carving your life into the landscape. We are fortunate enough to live in Alaska where you can still live this way. Free of burdensome regulations and plenty of space to stretch out. A truly freeing existence. So glad I stumbled upon this channel
One of the things I love so much about your and Brookes videos is that, even though I recognize that you both have years of experience doing this type of work, I always leave feeling like it's possible even for someone like me, who didn't own a power drill until her late 30s and who has never even built a birdhouse.
In fact, I think I'm gonna go ahead and start that birdhouse this weekend. ❤️ Gotta start somewhere.
How is the birdhouse going ?
Built a birdhouse in highschool carpentry class, the paint job is ugly plain brown but it works & sits on my parents property to this day, doing its job for the birds. I guess the brown kinda works too bc it blends in with the woods behind it
That & the cutting board I made in that class, actually looks pretty beautiful considering it was made by an amateur (dad knows & has a lot of tools & taught me stuff all as I grew up anytime he had a project & also had a great carpentry teacher) to this day parents still have that cutting board (never used) as a display piece in the kitchen. It’d work fine as a cutting board, they just don’t want knife marks in it & I appreciate that they want to keep something I handmade & gave them like that
Fanagle. 😂 my parents used that term 😂
You build that birdhouse? I'm curious...
lol they both inspire me too. Im old. And I'm currently lookin for land in Alaska XD
Bro you are such a motivator, no bullshit, straight forward and REAL,, watching your videos hits hard and makes me wanna get it done.. thank you !
Hi i love ❤️
The first 5-10 minutes were nice for me but after that it felt more and more like non-stop preaching. Muted it and put my own music after 15.
Edit: Nice home tho congrats on all the great and arduous work
Not at all preaching and if it was, it was a beautiful message.....
@@juliepiper7058 Different strokes for different folks,,, personaly I love watching this guy build the cabins and listen to what he says... if he repeats himself he's trying to drive the point home " you can do it your way, but I've done it this way and this works " kinda talk..
I can't decide what I like more: the cabin you built or your philosophy on life.
Thanks
Both
It’s the same picture.
are you the real ron from parks and rec ?
I lit was typing the same thing; I can't decide. Thank you for these vids and the life philosophy.
You are 100% accurate about homesteading. Half the stuff we have utilized is someone else’s throw outs, sinks, pvc, lumber, roofing. We look like we live hours from civilization but in reality it’s a 20-25 minute drive to Walmart.
Great video, great philosophy. When we started building our first cabin my wife was in the medical field and I had some carpentry experience but had never built a house. It went great!
Just read, watch videos and get your hands dirty!
Thanks for the great video!
@Trantor The Troll breathing issues? Is it from pollution? Dust? Pollen? Figure it out and find the right spot. But if your health is really that bad off maybe off grid isnt for you.
@Trantor The Troll There was a time before the internet when people had fun anyways... ^)^ But in any case, they clearly have access to internet since the videos keep coming. Or they drive to town to load them up. And for electricity they have solar and mobile batteries that stores power, for LED lights, a radio, computer, phone etc. Or a diesel-driven generator when you need it.
If it is pollen you have problem with then living of grid in the spring would be hard, but you still have the late summer, autumn and winter without pollen. And there exists filters for homes that can help clear the air. There is even cheap "nose-filters" that clears 99% of pollen in the air. Otherwise, if it is not pollen, then the air of the woods should be good for you.
I think they work from time to time in seasonal work(i´ve heard them mention it). But both have a income from YT now also, so i guess their workload outside YT has gone down.
cheers
@Trantor The Troll you sound like a spoiled brat someone should leave out there with this guy you are weak son
Lots of good information and ideas. We are just figuring out where to put what buildings for the homestead we are setting up. This book th-cam.com/users/postUgkxT9ExVpR-3A-9rpRqx8vzXKZ3BMMTg_KH is super helpful in determining what types of buildings we need, where to place them and how to build them.
You sir are not only a great builder, outdoorsmen, homesteader, TH-camr but also inspirational. Thanks for bringing a bit of light into this world. May God continue to bless you and all that you do.
Hi i like look ❤️
Not only true but WELL STATED!!! May God bless you as well.
AMEN & AMEN MR. BARRETO WONDERFULLY STATED!
Well said 👍
What a role model. I hope he settles down someday and teaches this stuff to his kids
Love that you gave thanks before eating. What a great video. Thank You.
Dear Dave aka Brooks husband. I've followed Brook for some time. The cabin you two built is beautiful. It makes more sense than the way most are built. I wear several shirts from Brooks site. My favorite has She Gone on the back. I have long hair so it usually doesn't show, but I know it's there. Thank-you for sharing your side. I saw da wolf too. I love you both in Christ. Hugs from California.
Thanks Linda
You have the voice of a storyteller, a very relaxing video, and at the same time exciting.
This practicality that you inherently have reminded me of my dad and how he would have acquired the tub, building the basic cupboards, etc. He always wanted a cabin in the woods away from the craziness but never got the opportunity. I loved watching him work on his truck or tinkering in the garage or even shaving. This wonderful cabin of yours inside and out reminded me of him.
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My favorite part was the prayer before you ate. I could almost hear you thanking God for all your blessings.
Just warms the soul.
Yes!
It does warm the soul, thank you 💕
It was awesome building this cabin and all the other necessary buildings! I love watching your and Brook's videos. Thanks for sharing them. 😍
I'll be honest, this was perfect and spoke to my soul. Thank you.
Using the proverbial construction pun, “You hit the nail on the head” when you described the reality about Reality Shows. Thank you for sharing your wonderful vids.
Dave, that was the fastest 35 minutes ever, very well filmed & very well spoken! you could make a living being a narrator, i have done woodworking all my life and i still learned from watching you. i wish the absolute best future for Brooke & you..
It was like a Sunday afternoon with Bob Vila,.This old house
I’ve been stressing over all the general election crap. I finally decided to stop that waste, and have an hour of two of you and Brooke working on the vertical log cabin. What a relaxing way to wind down. You guys are better than a good shrink. However I’ve decided a good massage is the topper on my treat of watching some else work. Thanks for all the peace you give all of us! 😜🤓🎈💕this is heaven! Pat
Learning about stuff my dad never taught me, and getting life lessons in the process. you're a gem, bush.
Thanks !
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Amazing house buddy. Eggs, cover them in vegetable oil an no cooler needed for 6 months. Just put in cool place, root cellar underground or anywhere like that, just a dark spot in bottom of a cabinet an they'll stay fine. I wish I could live that way again. My health went downhill so bad I miss cutting and splitting fire wood an building with my hands. I've always wanted to visit Alaska, I'm not giving up on that one. Because one day hopefully I'll make it up there, find myself a good honest woman and build her, that dream home she's always wanted. With my know how, everything is possible. God bless you all and enjoy the slower safer country life, there's nothing better.
@Lobnah Especially since the last year or so.
Thank you love to see the videos of building things
These videos are so inspirational. Every time I finish one I’m convinced I can go out and conquer the world!
You can do it
Exactly my feelings!
Same!!
I don't get it? I mean more power to you and I believe you can do whatever you set out to do but as for me it inspires me to buy that 10 acres of land that I have been dreaming about buying for the past 5 years. Amazing content real life, real building keep up the good work. it seems like you are not just a good builder but also an amazing video producer as well. this looks like a documentary that was filmed by a Hollywood crew
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Love the fact that you took each challenge and just figured it out.
And salvaging from the dump and yard sales is right up my alley.
Most impressive is that you give God the honor and thanks.
Best to you and lovely Brooke.
Especially the dump. Like, it's amazing what people throw away.
These videos are my therapy. The stress just melts away. Thank you.
Thank you for filming the part where you said Grace, that was a nice touch.
Amen
Hi, I know exactly what you mean. I bought my land, put in the boundary fences, put in water and pipes, electricity and sewage and septic tanks (hand made on site). I build the storage sheds, the deer, cattle, sheep and goat yards and build a cottage. People asked me where did I learn how to do all this. The answer is, 20 years in the army, ability to follow written instruction, good public library and ability to ask neighbours questions on “ how and why and when”. In our part of the southern world we call it “the number 8 mentality”, there is nothing that can’t be fixed with a No. 8 wire. Learn something from your mistakes and plan ahead. Easy as! Harera mate.
“Just far away from ppl that we can be left alone and do our own thing” this dude gets it
Yes
Dude we all get that. Its not some epiphany. Not everyone wants to goto alaska for land though.
I get the sense by the time you get to Alaska you're probably in the I want to do my own thing boat 😁
I like the idea of nature but mosquitoes f****** love me so I'm pretty sure I would die every summer
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Cozy comfort, warmth and food for joy. It’s the cherished feeling, in the moment, all is right and good and well. God blesses.
I lost my job yesterday. Your channel, as well as your lady's channel, have turned grief into hope and gave me a push to re-evaluate things.
Know its none of my business and unsolicited, but chin up. That door was closed for a reason. The reason is not important. What is important is that another door has opened for you. Now you're free to either discover it, or if you already have, walk through it. If nothing else, having completely free, unburdened time to think, evaluate and simply enjoy what you enjoy is the most valuable gift you could ever have. As you know, you can never get your time back, and this free time won't last, so do try and enjoy it as much as you can. Your next, new job is waiting for you already. Cheers😎👊
Damn, I feel for you man. I hope you turn things around soon :)
@@-Opiate- This sums is up very accurately, it describes my current state 100% .
Thank you for taking the time to share a few supportive words to a complete stranger. It means a lot.
@@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome Thank you for your kindness. I hope so as well.
I quit my position 2 months ago, I am having trouble getting employed, but you know what? God provides. He is for us and he will for you. Stay away from the media.
More and more people are going to be called to live this way. It's like our hearts are crying out for sanity and simplicity now.
Idk about that bruh
People are remembering that living in oneness with nature is true advancement and intelligence and we arnt so advanced as we think, this unnatural brainwashed way of thinking is only 100 years old or so. Nice to see this change back in my lifetime hopefully I get to see it play out and love win.
@@ezequielmartinez3582 yeah atleast where I live no noe is building their own house and things like that
@Mister Sir Civilizations have been around for a LOT longer than 2000yrs
@Mister Sir Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, Indians, Chinese, who taught history to you son???
I've watched many, many "professional" videos but yours actually makes me feel like I could really do it. Thank you for that, keeping it simple.
It was good to see you and Brooke working together.
This is not just only a life style, this is an attitude towards and a real cognition of life by itself. Really appreciate it and enjoy your life by sharing it with us.
This helps so much to just believe what’s possible with enough motivation and good hard work. Thank you
I love listening to you talking about the building process and how we're meant to make things. It's oddly calming and reassuring tbh. It just makes sense.
What a gorgeous looking cabin.
Thank you for the inspiration! I plan on making this my reality. Simplicity and peace. It may seem like a lot of work to some, but when you aren't devoting your time to slave for money to survive you can actually slow down and accomplish basic needs for yourself and be more at ease.. People seem to forget that... That's just my opinion anyway.
You both did a great job! Enjoy your home .
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the project unfold in this video. The underlying sustainable, recycling and reuse principles are a lesson to us all. The teamwork between husband and wife is a joy to watch. An exercise in philosophy as well as a super cool building project - very well done indeed - I am completely addicted!
you an english professor or something?
Everything is beautiful here... And on top of that, that little moment of prayer...
Yes!
Favorite part of the video was seeing you give thanks. Good man
As a dude from the Chicago suburbs, who's dad was a philosophy professor, I didn't grow up with any sort of handyman skills or opportunities to rough it. Watching this process is just mind blowing. I've watched other videos and channels about tiny houses or off-grid living, but there's something about your approach and presentation that just hits different. God bless you for sharing your family's journey through this process. I think you built yourselves a little spot of heaven.
...did they not???
Its a wonderful thing to see someone thanking the Lord for what they have and the food they're about to eat. In this day and time, its rare for someone to include that in their TH-cam channel. Thank you very much.
Thanks for sharing Dave. As I’ve mentioned before, you and Brooke are an inspiration to the kids....and all of us
Good job, very realistic build. It aint easy!
This was honestly so relaxing to watch
Remarkable courage, hard work, problem solving and human strength! ❤️
awesome coment my brother
Hi. Im living in Denmark, in the "modern" world. But my heart belong to the nature. I really want to move out into the nature. Like You guess. Feel fri, Feel the nature. No clock. Im dreaming. Im dreaming.
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Move to nothern sweden denmark dont got eny real Forrest
Don't give up on your dream. Life is a one way ticket so enjoy the journey not just the destination. 💜🌍💙
The dream is part of the joy because it will change as you move towards it but never stop moving towards it.
Do it son
You Americans are lucky have lots of land like this for these projects. it's absolutely fantastic little homestead
I have been working in TV for over 30 years, I love your content. You and your wife inspire and really show us how a person can live different and in many ways live better. The philosophy you have chosen is all to often missing in this modern society. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. It makes good TV and looks to make good living too. Cheers!
Thanks
It's heartwarming to see you pray and give thanks for what God has blessed you with. Blessings to you and yours
That was inspiring. I wish I had a fraction of your building skills, but I appreciate the bit about "learn by doing" and "doing something is better than not at all"! Cheers.
Ruff ruff. Excellent job on this build bro! Love the videos. Love watching before bed. Very relaxing
I can watch these videos forever.... The content in word and photography is incredible. The forward driving yet meandering, original music extraordinary, and Dave's voice is the best narration voice ever. The personable way he tells a story has me riveted. He has a certain surety and incredible kindness in his voice. Dave Whipple needs to be narrate ALL of the HGTV, Animal Planet shows. Just another talent this dude possesses. Go Dave! Thanks for being so radical.
“I believe we are designed to make stuff, to create stuff”... couldn’t agree more. I like your attitude it matches with ours about the creative human spirit. We use what we have around us and do our best though it may be unconventional. And so what. If it works, great. If not, fix or re-design and build again. Every mistake or lack of perfect result is opportunity to improve, to learn, and be humbled.
Ever heard of the book 'The 12th Planet' by Zechariah Sitchin? We may just have been designed to build/farm/mine/etc..., believe it or not. lol
Pretty awesome. In Finland we have built most of the log cabins using horisontal logs for hundreds of years, but we actually have some commercially built vertical log cabins too. Vertical logs have their pros and cons compared to traditional horisontal logs, but the oldtimers in Finland didn't have such power tools and screws. Since they had only an axe + manual drill + wood stick anchors between the logs, horisontal logs were a natural choice under their constraints.
I miss Finland its very beautiful
You inspired me to get a property offgrid, and that's a big thing for me, i'm a software engineer working remotely for the last year and a half, which means i only get out of my house on the weekends and never out of town
You really are inspiring!
🎆CONGRATULATIONS🎆
If you can have reliable internet connection then why shouldn't you enjoy a beautiful view every day.
This is a beautiful example of a like-minded couple who recognizes their individual strengths. It’s like the old adage goes: a man can make a house, but a woman makes a home. It’s just lovely to see the hard working husband do the heavy lifting, but the wife doing the equally important fine tuning. You two should be an inspiration to so many.
The more people adopt and live a more self-sufficient lifestyle, the more peace there will be in the world. Thanks for sharing your experience and proof that the dream can become a reality!
I really like your positive myth-busting "you can do it" attitude. Thanks for sharing your experience, tips, and philosophy with us.
This cabin was my favorite one that I have watched you build. I would love to have a cabin on top of the ridge behind my house. I believe I would spend most of my time in it. Thank you for sharing your work and the love you put into the cabins.
“I’d love to tell you the right way to make cabinets but I don’t know myself”
Love it!
Yes! Thank you!
You know how to make custom kitchen cabinets.
His honesty is refreshing. 😉
I really loved how optimistic you were the whole time. I was thinking this man has found some inner peace somehow, then I heard you mention the great D.L.Moody and I saw you pray to God and I knew, your inner peace and optimism is because the Lord is in your life. Great testimony although simple and brief. We appreciate you.
Amen
Thanks for pointing that out. His home in heaven will be amazing!
God bless you, my brother!
I love watching you and Brooke build. You were talking about having roof on before walks were in. Most home builder companies do that. The roof goes on as soon as framers have it framed. I've been picking up free lumber for 40 years at new home building sites. They have massive scrap piles that are full of 2 x 4s, 2 x 6s, 2 x 12s, tyvek, shingles, all for the asking.
I never thought to actually get building materials that way before, that's really good knowledge.
Going trough the process myself right now in Southeast Mississippi.
This guy and his wife rock!
Right when I wanted to quit and call on a contractor I'm re-energized!
Thanks Sir and Madame!
How'd it going?
I enjoy watching your TH-cam videos, and especially like the way you describe building Rurfs.
I remember while serving with the British Army in Belize in Central America, meeting a group of American tourists in a hotel restaurant, one of whom commented on our strange accents.
Being understood is always the most important thing, and it was obvious you were talking about the roof.
Keep up the good work.
What an awesome day! To see so many people pitching in to help one another is refreshing. That just doesn't happen enough in todays world. Things are really looking good ladies!
What a terrific video. And what terrific couple you two are! Can't say enough about the philosophical tidbits you add to your building narrative. We need a few million good men like you, and thanks a million for this hugely watchable, and very educational, video.
“Most people drive in and out of their property using a car. Well, we didn’t have one, so I built one out of a pile of scraps my wife found at the dump for free. Works pretty good.”
I joke, but this guy is awesome. Love the video and love the commentary. Very inspiring.
For real! hahaha
That was a good one lol
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I learn a lot from watching your cabin builds. It has definitely improved my carpentry skills.
I've been slowly working on building my off grid homestead. But never seemed to make much progress. So 2 weeks ago i said screw it, ordered a shipping container. Moved all my stuff into it and went full time. No motivation like camping in a tent to finish my new home. And probably no better time the way things are going.
Indiana sunshine ☀️ here ! Good for you man ! And we’ve had such mild winters ! Good luck best wishes for your new home ! God Bless & Be Safe
What about insulation issues? I think that's going to be crucial over the next new years; heat as well as for cold.
I love this guy! Very humble and down to earth!! I cannot stand how a lot of people think they know how to do everything and their way is the best! This is one of the most refreshing and honest videos I’ve seen. Excellent job you guys
This was me 35 years ago, and I heartily agree with most of what you say. But for another style of cabin which is far simpler for an inexperienced person to build, try a pole frame house. Skips all the issues involved in conventional foundations, needs only basic carpentry tools and skills, and Bonus! also gets the roof in place before the walls, which are non-load bearing and are needed only to keep out the weather. The whole thing hangs from poles fixed in the ground, with beams bolted to the poles and joints fastened to the beams. Simplicity itself!
Before building mine I had never built anything bigger than a picnic table, and couldn't have built a house to save my life. Suited especially well to sloping sites due to minimal soil disturbance. Maximum flexibility to have different floor levels.
Pole frame. Check it out.
Hallo mein Freund, was für eine geile Vorstellung ❤😊❤😊❤😊 So eine kreative und Strukturierte Arbeitsweise habe ich lange nicht gesehen, du hast eine sehr sehr gute Arbeit geleistet👍👍👍
I just wanted to say, I really enjoyed this video, and I could listen to you all day. Thank you for inviting me to to your homestead. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Watching this video gave me a lot of hope and inspiration to keep truckin. Life is hard but it's a good. Comfort to know that there are still good people in the world.
This is the most spot on honest homestead video I've seen! Great job!
This guy has got to be one of the greatest guys of all time
"The world is moving too fast. Things are too complicated, too expensive." Yep, dead on. I enjoyed your video, listening to your story and getting a sense of your ethos. I'm a long time northerner too, living across the international border in the Yukon Territory of Canada. My wife and I have always tried to build much of the stuff we need. It was refreshing to see someone elucidate the simple lifestyle so well. The really sad part is that that world is catching up with the northern frontier, and we may be a part of the last generation that has an opportunity to do what you've done in the rapidly disappearing wilderness.
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This is very true sadly.
there will always be land available for those who are willing to work it, and live off of it ♥
Wow, I loved this!! The fact that you guys built this entire homestead AND thought to film it AND made it into a half hour vid start to finish with EXCELLENT narrating is just mindblowing to me!! So awesome!! And your narrating reminded me so much of the Warren Miller movies!! I envy what you’ve got, I long for this lifestyle!! God bless you both!🙏🙏🙏
All I can say is “WOW”. God bless you & Brooke!
Wow I loved that he prayed over his food
There is a reason this has 7 million views....you guys are awesome. If I may, something to consider on your kitchen cabinets. I actually use this on homes, because "crafted" cabinets are not necessary. Instead of side panel/back panel plywood, with toe kicks, etc, just use scrap 2x4 or whatever to create partitions. No need for plywood at all. Use the 1x material as you so expertly did on your roof to stabilize it. Basically, you end up with a hollow skeleton under the counter and behind the cabinet fronts. Kind of similar to how you made the boxes to pour your footings. Slap the decorative stiles to the scrap 2x4 on the front face.
The key to this method is to always use drawers for the whole space. Deep drawers at the bottoms, etc. You just attach the drawer guides to scrap 2x4 partitions, and build the drawers and drawer fronts as you so awesomely demonstrated. You could go without the drawers too.
This makes access to your stuff easier, and provides wide open/accessible "dead" space in the back to hide stuff, run electrical, etc etc.
And you don't need ANY plywood for the bottom, sides, or backs of your cabinets.
The narration has a 1950s/60s feel to it even though it’s a new video, love that! Feels like I’m watching some old Timey show that my dad used to watch but it’s brand new🤠👍
To some degree the way this video is put together reminded me of watching a 1960 era Walt Disney nature program. Great job.
The world needs more wholesome like yourself sir. Thank you and God Bless.
It's just an act , do you believe everything you see and hear ?
An act? Read on, everyone loves his philosophy, and if it is an act, play it up, it should be on stage then! ❤️
So true what you said about not being a 1000 miles away from your nearest neighbors but having a little extra elbow room is the real blue collar dream. We are social by nature and of course in case of emergency it's nice to know your not totally alone in the wilderness.
And of course you should be able to indulge your imagination because that's how beautiful and inspiring things are made.
I'm in awe at your abilities and accomplishments Dave. Watching you and Brooke, working steady, staying determined, cooking delicious meals, revelling in all that is around you, supporting each other, forging ahead...astounding!!
Thanks so much for generously sharing your thoughts Dave and your journey. I really am in awe. 😊
After years of being taught that 'real off griding' means no modern tools or supplies allowed your videos have shown me a saner way of happiness.
God blessed you sir with Wisdom and strength to do this,your wife is a very lucky lady.Great job!
Addicted to this fabulous man’s channel him snd his wife Brooke are simply amazing ❤