Man Alone Preps for Frozen Winter in Cabin
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- I'm prepping for winter and there's a lot of work that still needs to be done at the cabin. The stove needs to be fixed, the extension needs to be completed and the wood needs to be split and stacked. Today I'm chipping away at everything that needs to get done before the freezing snow arrives.
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When you make an opening to the outside, it might help if you put some steel wool into the caulking, that would discourage mice from eating thru the caulking! I hope you keep another full propane tank there!
Yep I was going to suggest wire wool too
I love that there are more videos and hate to hear the music when I know it’s ending! Definitely, my favorite channel!
Don’t ya love his laugh when he screws up 😂 ?
@@TimM762 exactly lol
Just keep on persevering Jay. You always get there cause you keep on keeping on. It’s the only way to learn, trial and error. And you’re so charming while you’re learning we just love watching you grow. So much to look forward to
Love your videos keep. On doing and growing stay safe and enjoying life.
Thank you Jay for sharing your adventures at the Cabin and preparing the Cabin for winter take care and stay safe.
Macintosh apples have been my favorite since childhood, but a good honey crisp is hard to beat.
It’s amazing how many projects you’ve already completed in the last 12 months: a staircase, an outhouse, a shed, a wood storage, a clean up of the old garbage around the property, an new wood stove install, and a start on an addition to the cabin. Pretty amazing for one guy! You rock, Jay!
Thanks PK. I'm getting there.
It's always a treat when we get two videos a week! It won't be long before you'll need those splits as the colder temps move in.
Your videos are my favorite and I love that we are getting so many of them now!
Jay I would get some type of strapping material to hold your tank to the cabin to keep it from tipping or falling over. Oh the best apple is a Honeycrisp..
Yes to Honeycrisp!
There’s such a feeling of success when you’re on track for preparation for winter, something I think most of us have lost with modern living
Thank you Jay. I've enjoyed your channel for years and appreciate your perseverance and candor. Keep up the good work!
I been watching you for years and I love this channel more and more with every episode!
What a great way to start my day!! I'm at my cabin in the woods right now, loving the cool nights and autumn sunsets. Keep 'em coming Jay!
Good morning, Jay, great to have this video to enjoy with my coffee.
Agreed, im doing the same thing, cheers 🍻
definitely strap the tank to the side of the cabin so it wont fall over. Also, WRT the caulking, mice will eat through it. Maybe redo that with some flashing and go ahead an cram some steel wool around the gas line opening. that should keep them from eating their way through.
As a non-tradesman, it's comforting for me to watch you struggle as I do with tasks as simple as drilling a hole through a wall. I call myself Four Seasons Construction - not because I work year round, but because every job I tackle, no matter how small, takes me four seasons to complete. Please keep posting videos because your videos are entertaining and inspirational even if they are not the best "how to guides."
Keep up the hard work Jay! The holes in the bottom of the metal post brackets are actually drain holes just fyi, the holes in the sides of the bracket are for mounting the posts. Keep doing what you are doing though! Awesome job showing others anyone can do stuff if you just keep pushing.
I lived in Wisconsin most of my 83 years and looked forward to fall and the ripening of the Macintosh apples at our local orchard. Our kids and I filled large grocery bags with ground fall and a frenzy of applesauce making would follow. I now live in the Ozarks where warmer temperatures make the variety hard to come by. The sound of that crunch when you took a bite got sweet memories flowing.
I know that exact feeling of prepping for winter:)
The wood chopping and splitting the kindling is very therapeutic.
Especially when not in rush!!…lol
Love your cabin in the middle of nowhere!!
Yep. Especially. Ha
ahhhh yessss, coleman lantern hiss, those were the days, 70 year old guy, now using rechargable led lighting from solar panels on my off grid cabin. sign of the times, i guess.
thank you for the video, ridin with Jay!
Thanks for watching Robert
"That Coleman lantern hiss..." awesome. I recall it from camping as a kid, still love it
Jay, don’t know if you tested the gas connection before lighting the stove. It’s Always a great idea to pressure test by opening the valve on the tank & spray ALL CONNECTIONS with soapy water. If loose, that connection will bubble. Tighten that connection, then move to the next one, until you have NO BUBBLES!! Good luck!
The faithful Coleman lantern. As a child it glowed a comfort across the picnic table over a meal or fun family games. The hissing is like a lullaby as hot tea or cocoa was sipped before slipping into pj's for a snuggled sleep in the tent.
My favorite apple, Jay, has well. God bless, stay well and safe until the next video can't wait. I just have to say you are living my dream. ❤ 😊
Put a couple of small pieces of flashing around the exterior hole, cut a semi circle in each piece and put one on each side of the hose and screw them in place. Mice will easily chew through caulking.
Great suggestion. Stuffing space around hose w steel wool also an added preventative measure against those pesty little beasts
Jay, just some really free advise, pencil or pen and paper think of all you are planing to do write it dowm and write down what tools you might need, you can also do it for all future project not just whats next
Hey Jay. Keep them videos alive and continue with the hard work. We love watching you progress mate. You have a family of fans over here in Scotland 🏴 👍
Awesome. Hi from Canada
Oh, yeah, the zen of splitting. Every time you split you think of the fires you're going to make and how good they'll feel, every time you make a fire you're going to remember the splitting. Balance in the universe.
I would suggest your next cabin expansion once you have the first one done, is to build a small shed/enclosure for the propane tank in back. Giving it some protection from critters and the weather, plus you can also keep the generators in there as well.
"That hiss is the sound of camping." You bet!💗
For metal anchoring pins into stone I have used both quick setting cement and 2 part epoxy. Some epoxy is designed specifically for that application and sets up in 5 minutes. Big box stores carry both. Trying to get the cement into small holes is a real pain. Important to remember is to keep water from entering the hole because when water freezes it expands and will break open the hole.
Early fall Macs are the best but only for a short period like you said.
Royal Gala and Honeycrisp are two of my favourites for the rest of the year.
Apples, Australia, we have a Pink Lady, yep that’s its name. Can’t beat a fresh crisp one of these. Great to see you making good progress Jay. Well done.
Hey Jay ... what about strapping the tank to the wall ? I love that shredded 3 cheese too . I'll never be able to give it up !! And shredded wood fire starter , pure and clean ! All we really can do is enjoy the small things in life and try not to of sweat them .... sometimes it's necessary.but, 🎼 don't let it get you down !
And I've been wondering if you have a lid for the splits box ?
@@Rhythm911 I think he does, looks like the box he stored the generator in
You could even just get some cheap tin or flashing and modify that to cover the holes on both sides of the wall for your stove pipe/gas line. You could cut some pieces of screen and put those around the holes to keep critters out. Lots of options.
Hello Jay. I find your videos both calming and inspiring. Currently I live in my tiny house on wheels on Vancouver Island but my dream is a piece of land in northern BC or AB. I grew up in the NWT so I'm very used to snow ⛄️ 😁. Thank you for sharing your journey. Adelina 🇨🇦
Macintosh apples are also my favorite..and I like them best in the fall too
Jay it is awesome that you are so appreciative of every task you take on. There must be a certain level of uncertainty every winter but I’m sure with all this prep work your winter at the cabin will be amazing.
I got to tell you, Jay on them holes like that before you caulk them or seal them off stuffed them with steel wool as a mice can chew through steel wool. Still wool is really inexpensive. If you just buy it at the hardware store and you can stuff holes and stuff like that and mice cannot chew through it.
I was goung to mention that! It really works too!
that ' hiss " off those white gas Colemans makes me remember every camping trip as kid ! I have 2 brand new lanterns never used , looking for a white gas stove too for the collection !
I’ve been watching you since you had your first tent! Please be careful doing some of these things on your own. I know you could survive in the cold, but the building thing is what I’m hoping you are safe on. If something slips and you’re in the wrong spot by yourself. Just be safe so we all can enjoy a lot more of your videos!
Thank you Jay for your candor and sweet personality. To me seeing one giggle at ourselves is the true meaning of a genuine soul. None of us are perfect and we all learn from our mistakes, nothing comes without learning. We are born learning and never stop until the day we die. Life would be sooooo boring without it. Bet you can’t wait for the ice road to open up. So much easier to get supplies to the cabin. The hissing of the Coleman lantern takes me back to weekends spent at my grandparents cabin. Very bittersweet for me, my parents and grandparents are gone now. We spent many a happy times together up at the cabin. We also had many kerosene lanterns and I still love that smell to this day. As far as the apples go I love Fujis for eating. They are sweet, juicy, and crispy. But that being said there is nothing like a Macintosh for applesauce and pies. We would pick bushels of them for canning and freezing. Now that takes me back too. Keep up the good work Jay the place is really coming together. You are living the dream! Keep showing your cooking as well. It’s so fun to see what you are going to cook. The foods are so comforting. Nothing like a good piece of bologna. My Mom and Grandma always made spaghetti on cold rainy days, my favorite. Love your videos!
The way you spoke about splitting wood by the hiss of the old Coleman lantern really brought it home to me. I was right there with you. We have two boys ages 8 and 10 and camping is a HUGE part of our fall and spring here in Texas. This is exactly the atmosphere we aim for whenever we go out with the Cub Scouts or as a family. I wish I could buy you a beer Jay! :)
Great progress Jay, your taking on a lot of new skills and lessons
Another great video. Love watching these. Stay safe and keep making these videos please. I love the shots of the lanterns and the wood stove. It's so relaxing. Thank you again.
Splitting wood is my happy place as well. Then there is the bonus of the warmth of that wood in the winter!
HEY! Good morning everyone and thumbs UP to Jay!!
Keep going brother!!huge amount of respect for you for taking this leap and doing what you want to do in life..well done sir. Love these videos!
Thank you
Consider caulking around the base of those supports under the cabin. Over time water could get under and get into concrete! You know what happens when it freezes and thaws over and over! It will be a great adventure spending a winter in your cabin. Very much enjoy your videos!
With all the chaos in the world, I look so forward to your posts. It's an escape from all tragic/terrible news in the world. Your new lifestyle is so refreshing. Can I say I am a tad bit jealous? Well...I am...This channel is by far my favorite....Cannot wait for the winter....I am a winter girl born and raised in Montana and I miss the cold/wind/snow for sure...Talk about living vicariously LOL...
I have been with you since before the start of your channel and have watched (and learned ) your snowmobiling , the hot tenting and now the cabin , you truely are motivating winter is aways away yet in the south but watching your channel gets the juices flowing for the camping and snowmobiling season for sure , thanks Jay , great work and keeo growing
Awesome video as always Jay. Quick tip if you want it - a standard square milk crate works wonders for stabilizing those propane tanks for both travel and set up. Cheap at about $14 each.
Couple of video's back you said you were headed to spend time with some friends. I'm looking forward to that trip. Think it was last year or the year before. Y'all went camping and you stayed with your friend that built one of your tent stoves. That stove he built and was in his home was a work of art and functionality. I'd love to have a sketch with a few details and dimension's of it cause I want one.
Thanks for pumping out these great videos!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been watching you grow over the last several years, from the canvas tent frame to now. So much fun for a Florida guy. Keep it going, I'm looking forward to winter just like you.
Red Delicious apples are my all-around favorite. I know you are anticipating winter's first snow of the season. You'll have many adventures ahead of you Jay. The cabin and surroundings are really shaping up to be a nice, cozy refuge for you. Looking forward to your next adventure!
Thanks for the video, Jay!! Good progress on your projects - you are getting things done and your property is more organized all the time. You are also learning a lot - just like the rest of us - always learning! 😀
Hi Jay, I'm glad to see what you did with your propane stove. I have another idea for you. That opening to go on your roof that would be nice to put a sliding window 🪟 there, in the summer when it is hot you can open it to let a lot of the heat out . Just a thought. Anyway hope you are doing well and stay safe and sound and have a wonderful week 😀
Get 'er done, Jay. We are enjoying your dedication and progress before the frigid winter winds arrive at your cabin!
Sometimes these home projects I find intimidating. Once I resolve myself to try them it’s not as bad as I thought they’d be. Gaining confidence is a wonderful thing. I still screw stuff up on occasion, but I know I’m getting better. I admire Jay for trying anything.
The problem with having your propane outside is that it will get cold and not empty. When you split kindling alone use a piece of kindling to hold your wood so you won’t be put out of commission. Skirting should be a priority so your boots won’t be frozen to the floor in the morning.
Jay, you got us spoiled. I look forward to your videos every week. You should consider writing a book about your adventures at the cabin.
Very enjoyable to watch you go through your journey as you work on your cabin. I look forward to every new video. You’re an inspiration
Great video Jay. Have you ever thought about keeping a journal at the cabin & each time you go there make an entry of what you have accomplished would be nice to have something to look back on.🙂🇨🇦👍
Looking good, you're really building your skill set quickly!
I love watching your videos of preparing for winter. Chopping and stacking wood. Preparing the cabin. I would like to see some fishing videos to stockpile for the winter.
just a suggestion but I would run a black pipe system and relocate your propane tank to the front corner of your cabin to make it easier during winter. As you walk up to your entrance you can turn your propane on and not have to walk around to its current location.
The drone shots show much progress…loving the 2x week…thank you
I love watching your videos because you're so real. Everything looks amazing and I think you're doing a great job. Keep the videos coming, I really look forward to them.
We have a wooded lot with hickory trees. When I walk my dog around the house every morning I am picking up twigs. I can collect enough twigs throughout the year to get us enough kindling to last the whole winter. That is including any small branches that fall too. Hickory trees shed a lot of twigs. We use our wood stove every day once the temps settle into the 40's.
I am so glad to see you so soon and keep up the good work😊😉🫠🙃🙂💯💢💥👍👍👍👊👊👊👊
At 00:17, I'm a truck driver-mechanic, graduation 1990. My teacher told always that adjustable wrench is only good to be used as a hammer, nothing else, and I've noticed he was so right about it.
Jay your doing great I’m a person worked construction all my life at a nuclear plant it does pain me I love your land and the freedom you do thing we all learned at one time
Hey Jay, I dunno about where you are, but it would be better if you came through the floor with a steel pipe instead of using flexible line through the wall like that. Now the reason I am saying that, is that flexible line does not tend to do well with repeat exposure to the sun as well as extreme temperature changes. So the way you have that run with the flexible line, could potentially develop a gas leak that could be extremely dangerous. There is no problem with coming through the wall, but it should be a steel line as that is what most Natural Gas companies require before they will turn the gas on.
Apples are one of my favorite fruits! At our homestead in the city we grow several heirloom apples; Gravenstein, Rhode Island Greening, Ashmead's kernel, Hewes crab, Pearmain, Calville and a pippin.There are so many wonderful varieties but it's probably too cold where you live to grow them. As always, great photography!
Very impressed with your drive. Really enjoy watching your videos. They have a calming effect.
Looking great 👍 Jay
You are a work horse. Nothing you can not do my friend. Can't wait for winter
Jay, just wanted to say that the adventure you are on is so much fun to watch. Keep on punchin!
I'm a carpenter. I'd love to load up my tools and come and help you. Keep up the good work 👏
Thanks Jay!!! Can’t wait for wintertime!!! Keep on keeping on
Awesome Jay. A trick you can do for deep walls. If you have a metal coat hanger you can cut the long straight part off. Cut one end on a 45 degree angle to make a sharp point and put the other end in the drill. The point is sharp enough and small enough to make a small pilot hole through drywall and even plywood. Then you can go outside and see where it poked through and cut from the outside. Little trick I’ve used before to make witness holes for running wires and stuff. Keep up the good work. Hope the creek gets easier eventually.
You are so innovative! You always come up with solutions to any issues that arise. Love your channel!!
Jay, i am a tradesman and just wanted to say you should have more confidence in yourself, you are doing a fantastic and perfect job.
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It's so great to see you put out more videos!!! Cant wait to see what you're going to be up to in Labrador!!! Hugs from NL!!!
The cabin is looking great and cozy. I like the outside shots looking in with the lights on. Yes, fill alll your holes with steel wool and close them up tight. I use fine chicken mesh under the cabin to prevent critter pulling the insulation out and from getting in.
I LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOSBRO! Shoutout from Cornerbrook!!!!
Jay love and enjoy your videos. May the lord bless and protect you Jay working on the cabin
I'd get a spray bottle with soapy water next time you come back. Spray it on all those propane lines and look for bubbles once you have the system pressurized. You're probably fine, but I always like to check for leaks whenever I move stuff around.
There’s a peace in watching your videos.
Your cabin in the woods is peaceful and calmimg, don’t forget to a coving over your splits. Wood stack sides too keep dry
Spartan apples are my favorite but they're hard to fine most of the time so when I have them I make a little piggy of myself. My second and third favorites are Granny Smith and Red Delicious. Seeing that old Coleman lantern brought back so many memories from my childhood when our family would go camping.
Can't wait to see the extension, it's really taking shape Jay .
Pro tip… a piece of coat hanger wire makes for a great spotter bit in your drill and leaves a small easily repaired hole if the first try isn’t successful. Clipped to length with wire cutters the ends are sharp enough to pass through Sheetrock and plywood.
When you don't have the right drill bit - you can always just drill a ring of holes with a smaller bit and then use the bits like and router to connect the holes together.
Hi Jay🤩. I do believe all of your workhards, difficulties, exhausting moment and efforts to do all this stuff, will be worthy and bring you enjoyment and happy feeling one day❤. Keep it up 💪🔥
Great video !
Once those Saddles are glued into the rock, they’re not going anywhere, you don’t need cement. I’ve seen a ton like that around GeorgianBay Ont that have been in place for decades.
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You need a stud finder. It will help you find framing studs and other items inside a wall. DeWalt make a decent one. I am a 78 year old woman and I use it often in my home when I'm making changes to my home. Expandable foam would easily fill the hole and seal around the tubing. While the foam is still moist (not set up), shove some steel wool in the foam to discourage rodents from gnawing through into the cabin.
Everything you put your hand to you have succeeded don't doubt yourself
Fortune favours the brave, Jay. 👍
You are doing great Jay loved this one as well keep up your stubborn when things don't work out exactly as you planned