I’m a 67-year-old woman. This time last year I built a shed pretty much on my own because of what I learned from you. The only help I needed was to raise the walls and my grandkids wanted to help me with the simple projects. They were pretty proud of their grandma. It felt so rewarding to know I finished the shed, it’s still standing (LOL), has no leaks and it looks good. I’m already thinking about another structure to build. Your wife Brooke inspires me. You teach me. I thank both of you so much!
You go girl! I’m a beginner ish diy girl and at 56 I’m amazed at what I’ve accomplished! Now I want to build a cabin! Luv these videos and how exciting about your shed!! Great and inspiring!!
You are an inspiration to this almost 59-year old! (day after Christmas.) I too love the satisfaction of doing my own building as well, and hope to be keepin' on keepin' on when I'm your age and beyond, as is also my wish for you! Keep it up!
Wow!! You're amazing! I'm the girl half of this team and our experience has been so awesome I can hardly believe it! Who would have thought... Good going! Now I've got to follow you to check out your story! 🙌
Probably the best Ryan's Shed Plans on building a shed is hardly found ever . th-cam.com/users/postUgkxcLVQopTIucrxiVRQA0khLGQEnDVKCSMG And Ryan's takes the mystery out of different types of foundation options, etc. He even shows how to build shed with different designs. Very comprehensive, covering different roofing materials, siding, etc.
This dude has inspired me to put a bit of scratch aside little by little, buy a little plot of land and build a cabin on it. I've thought about buying a telescope, but who needs that if the entire sky is stars?
Same here man, I think for my first house I'm gonna find a plot of land, and do almost exactly what he did. I could totally live in something like this for a few years
Same. I am 33 years old and all I want in this world is a small plot of land in the mountains to build a cabin/homestead on. Modern society is not for me. I want to go back to this way of life.
You’re not fat, you’re burly. This build was fun. My friend asked, has he done this before?” I said, “ yep, a few times.” You’re like watching a mighty conductor leading a symphony and nuanced and fluid with every step in the process.. You are simply amazing, Dave. Thanks for taking us along.
I just want you to know that videos by you. This one in particular. Convinced me to decide to build a cabin of my own very similar to this instead of an expensive foundation home. It made me realize more minimalist homes like this deserve a resurgence. Because, especially in remote areas. They are truly the best way to live. Sincerely, the now 24 year old, debt free, self sufficient man you helped create. Thank you.
Is your attitude in the direction of man's advancement as thinking is our nature? Or is you attitude based on bring mankind back to a primitive existence? "Sincerely, the now 24 year old, debt free, self sufficient man." So was the caveman.
@EarthSurferUSA My attitude is that you shouldn't confuse advancement with materialistic possession. And that if we deprogram the idea of a 5 bedroom 4 bathroom $900,000 dollar house being necessary to "advance" and begin to live modestly. We will shift our focus on the things that truly matter in this world. Whatever that may be in our own minds. Consumerism and being better than the person next to us has invaded the subconscious of a large portion of America as of late. Especially as technology advances. I think your misunderstanding of my point doesn't come from a position of misunderstanding itself. But possibly more from a confusion between the words "primative" and "minimalist" because my cabin is larger (35×30 with 9 foot ceilings and a loft and a 16×30 foot porch to be more precise. But I built it all on family land. I did it piecemeal, bit by bit, and I did it without taking out strenuous mortgages that will put me and my soon to be fiancé in debt for the next 30 years. I built bigger because we want children. I built with HVAC. Because I live in Texas and summers can be in excess of 100° for weeks on end. But my house is simple when compared to most homes. That doesn't make me a Neanderthal. It makes me and my wife to be people that understand that sometimes some cattle and a modest home with people that love you are more important than the price tag on the things around you. THAT is the direction my attitude is in.
@EarthSurferUSA I'd venture to ask, as someone who clicked on, and hopefully watched this video in its entirety. What is your view on it? Do you think simple homes advance us and let us focus on more important things. Or do you think modernity helps us stave off "primative" habits?
These cabin building compilation videos with your insightful voice-over are always a pleasure to come back to on occasion. They're very soothing and calming to watch and listen to, especially for when I have downtime in this stressful period of my life from roughly the beginning of 2019 until now. While I personally would never attempt or do something of this nature let alone achieve something of this magnitude and great on my own, I still enjoy learning about and observing people's various lifestyles and what they value and cherish in life, and your authenticity and rustic living has rubbed off on me in a positive way; appreciating the simple things in life and finding worth and use out of seemingly worthless objects and abandoned items. Also, I can relate to your disdain and reluctance towards the procedure of insulation; I dislike doing stuff that is mundane and tedious in life that is similar to what insulation is like for people in the construction and craftsmanship industries.
Dave, what a great attitude and demeanor you have man. I don't normally watch 50-minute videos on off-grid cabin builds but I have to say your sense of being one with nature, your calmness, and your skill had me hooked. Good job!
Its a lot of work, and double the cost for subflooring not to mention time, I'd tyvek or reflectix under the joists, (something breathable would be nice) and then just put in the insulation from the top if you even needed the extra R value.
What an absolute therapy is this. Side effects of chemo are getting really heavy to take on to, but then it is videos as this which makes me be positive about future. Hard to believe something this simple can be this amazingly up-lifting. Thanks a lot for sharing this video with us.
As a child I lived in some really bad houses. When I learned how to frame up a lumber, I was amazed at what I could do, and thought how some people don’t believe in their selves to even try. DIY channels helped, and so does y’all’s take and step by step, prepare and go for it. Inspiration to live the best life you can in the woods where nobody wants to put forth the effort. Get connected folks to life .
I don't know which is more impressive, that you built a cabin by yourself or that you didn't have a thousand sheets of paper with measurements and directions flying all over the place. You are an inspiration.
@@haydencourtney7419 Circular saw,---built by man's nature. by our nature, we are smarter than Beavers. If we were as free as Beavers, we would have built a lot more by our nature. Man is part of nature too, or we would not be here.
Such a knowledgeable and talented guy! I stumbled on some of your building and couldn't pull away...it was therapeutic! I'm a older guy so some of it is beyond my ability, but could envision the whole process as you went along. I think you have a very important tool some of us may not have..."PATIENCE". It is a pleasurer to view your work, thanks for sharing...🙂
This is one of the coolest guys in America. Super chill, great attitude, self-sufficient, confident, and isn't afraid to show that he is praying to God. Beautiful cabin, looks like an ideal spot.
lol. Why would be afraid? Ridiculous fictional oppression. Christians are still very much a large majority in the world. Try being a black atheist lesbian.
Agreed. It is so inspiring to watch Dave and Brooke build. My dad was this type of person who could build anything, and I have always truly admired that. And as you say, I love to watch Dave in this video simply bow his head and acknowledge his gratitude. Simplicity and serenity at its very best. :)
It is so satisfying to watch. My grandfather and my father were both master carpenters. To this day, I still love the smell of lumber, and I can just imagine what this smells like. Just beautiful. ❤
My brother and I loved watching and discussing your content. Unfortunately he passed away a few weeks ago and this is the first video of yours I've watched since his passing. It's bittersweet, but it reminds me of him and the time we got to spend together. Thank you for everything you do.
So sorry for your loss. I lost my husband on October 27 so I can relate. We live out in the country and enjoyed watching these videos to help us learn how to build and do for ourselves. So hard now trying to learn to live without him. You're in my prayers. 💙
Примите, соболезнование!❤Это печально когда уходит частица сердца и души с близкими людьми, как и печально, когда по злой воле больных политиков гибнут люди
That cabin is beautiful enough to motivate anyone to build it. Probably a little bit pricier than your "cabin anyone can build", but definitely worth it.
I love watching you build Dave. Learn a lot of techniques. At 61 years old I build my first 12 X 16 cabin in the woods. Love that space. You are so strong lifting those walls!!! What a great cabin you’ve built. ❤🎉
David, thanks for sharing this video. I grew up in Northern Minnesota and grew up building all kinds of farm buildings, sheds etc. I enjoyed watching the start to finish build on this project. Nice and rustic and well suited for your remote area. I'm 77 years old and have lived in the West for the last 50+ years and appreciate watching your videos. I would like to share one pointer that I noticed right at the end when you were installing the wood stove. I learned this growing up around wood burning heaters. When you put the verticle sections of the stove pipe on the inside of the cabin, make sure the inside pipe flange is facing downward on the inside of the pipe below so that any creasote that might condense would run back into the fire and burn up. This keeps the pipe looking clean above the stove keeps the fumes to a minimum inside the cabin. Thanks again. Bernie
Been collecting up materials and going to be starting my cabin this spring.. Thanks for the inspiration bush probably wouldn't have ever tried if I hadn't watched your videos.. excited to see your new cabin.. 👍
Here's what I love about your videos - your storytelling, I just love your enjoyable, engaging style, the builds themselves, yes you make them seem attainable, not easy, not impossible, and more work with your hands than emptying your pockets; your guitar playing in the background is great, seamless, easy to take for granted but is a perfect way to sew the whole video together. Like any good maker, it all seems to just happen, but so much goes into it, the doing, filming, editing and I always come away feeling similar to reading a good book, entertained as well as educated and those are two of my favorite things. Thank you so much, Dave Whipple, you rock!
Hej I agree with you love this TH-cam channel and it is very relaxing to watch his videos. And it's almost like you're camping yourself when you watch his videos take care and have a nice week.
Dave, love your cabin builds especially your peaceful demeanor while doing so. I'm nearly 70 yo now and have built many structures in Colorado and New Mexico so I can relate to the pleasant atmosphere of building in the woods. Thanks for these builds of yours for my trip down memory lane. Keep up the fine work, sir, and say hi to Brooke for me.
Yeah I was just thinking about how I was at twenty years old, I was high energy just trying to fly through projects with an attitude. I'm 42 now and alot calmer so I have to laugh at how I used to operate
I love these videos. I can't even hammer a nail straight but it's so relaxing. You and Brooke are 2 of my favorite TH-camrs!! Thanks so much for sharing this process, it never gets old
I think the one thing that impressed me most about this video was that you could build this cabin all by yourself! Most videos show at least two people building a cabin and some people have only themselves to figure out how to do building a cabin alone. I am definitely gonna have to subscribe to your channel and go and view some of your other videos--what a joy to watch!
Thank you My Friend… Memories of my Grandfather’s Place in… Shingleton, MI (Poplar Bluff Cabins) He taught My Dad & My Dad taught Me…. …doesn’t get any better than that… …and thank you for teaching Everyone 😊 “Thanks for the ride” 🙏🏻💟☮️
Dave - you have such a beautiful way of working. It comes so effortlessly to you! I envy that. Thanks for the inspirational video. Many tips and tricks learned here! 💛
What an interesting video watching you build this cabin. You made it look so easy, but I know it was a lot of work. It looked very cozy especially after the wood stove and lighting were in. Brooke has also built a very nice A-frame and the Vardo. You're both very talented. And now I'm enjoying watching your son, Mick, build his own cabin in the Alaska wilderness. He's learned a lot from Mom and Dad. Take care.
Fascinating videos especially for one of the least handiest guys going. I just never learned the carpentry and building skills you have. There’s something so relaxing in watching your progress on building this cabin. It’s truly a pleasure to see you enjoy the north woods in a way so many people wish they could these days. What a tremendous place to visit and stay far away from nosey neighbors, HOA’s telling you how to live and just listening to the sounds of those woods. I only hope you have access to a nice stream or spring fed lake with a bounty of freshwater game fish to harvest. God bless you and yours, sir.
I'm 66 and am about to get my second hip replacement. When I get it done in February, I should be recovered by Spring, and it will be JUST in time for me to make one of these getaway cabins, on property we own, deep in the Maine woods. I will be a hero to my wife, and I will have Dave Whipple to thank. Thanks so much for all your videos, Dave. I know you don't put many out now, so I REALLY look forward to each one. THIS one was great, and was a true inspiration!! I'm about to watch it again!
Dave,I've been here the whole time. I watched you build your whole cabin from start to finish. Their might be some people that are jealous because you build so many cabins in the woods but I say if you own alot of land go for it. Its your property ,do as you wish. I watched Brooke build her cabin and I love hers just as I'll love you cabin. A fire is nice on a cold snowy day. I watch your channel whenever your on and I watch Brookes channel also. Thank you for sharing this video. Love it. P.S. Don't forget ,get out and get happy.
All your videos have been an inspiration. Me and my brother bought property here in WV where we grew up and are starting a couple off grid cabin builds next month. Just wanted to say thanks for all the great information and ideas!
This is awesome. Hearing the cracking noise from bonfire must be a great. I remember when I was little my dad used to make bonfires like that. The warmth it brings on a cooler day can’t be beaten.
I love how you put those cabin posts in, packing the dirt down around them. My dad taught me to do that, and it's really served me well. I've never seen anyone else do that. I've got posts in the ground that I put in that way 50 years ago, and they're still standing strong. Thanks for this video and best of luck to you.
I love that little triangle square you use I have the same one and use it for every project, crazy but I don’t think I could do a job without it. Thank you for the education.
Dave,I just love your cabin build video’s, and your wonderful commentary! They and you are thoroughly inspiring and enjoyable. Your experience,wisdom and skill are a treasure! Thank you,be safe and please continue! God bless!
Thanks for the video, a friiend and I are just finishing a log cabin that we been working on all summer, hard work but so rewarding. looking forward to spending time there this winter
Just watch this to relax and I'll learn something along the way. I built a wooden cabin in the Black Forest last year and there is always something to do. You present it in a relaxed, pragmatic and almost poetic way. You can feel the fire and the smell of the fir wood. Best regards from Germany.
Your timing is impeccable. I discovered you last year when I was home sick for a week. Well, nearly one year later, I'm out for another week and you build another cabin. Perfect. Thank you.
Outstanding! you have answered a lot of my questions on insulating the floor, walls and showing construction skills. You make it so easy with just a few tools, a true craftman. Love your comments on working, it is rewarding and therapeutic. Great job, thank you for sharing and enjoy that beautiful cabin.
Hell I have a 35 acre farm in Kentucky for less then a 3 bedroom apt would cost. I'm still 15 mins to anything important. People look at life wrong and think we all need to live on top of each other. Idk what I'd do if I had neighbors watching me piss off my back porch 😅
Just tell me you did this all without her knowing, and then asked her to come take a look at the re-creation. What a epic thing to do! Well done in EVERY aspect of this, the music, the ringing of the hammer in the woods echo'ing the way it does, everything. What a wonderful hour of content!
You are such and inspiration. Three years ago I started volunteering with Habitat for Humanity building houses so that I could start to develop skills to do something like this build. Thank you for all you do and everyone out there should consider volunteering with a local Habitat. It has been the most rewarding thing I have done in my life. I do time lapse videos of our build days and now if I would only post them on my channel, maybe more folks will get an idea of what it entails and come join in on the fun. Cheers
Thanks Dave! I appreciate your videos and how realistic your approach is to off grid building. You and your documentaries inspire and encourage me to do the same. Best to you and Brooke. 👍
Dear Mr. David, what is therapeutic is the way you talk, the way you build, and the way you explain concepts so that they look easy although they require a lot of skill. A great teacher! Thank you very much for all your time!
Hey Dave I really enjoyed this video it has made me relies how simple and enjoyable life can be with a small piece of land and a little help from a friend like you showing us the way it’s done. Sincerely Thank You ❤
I love the videos you & Brooke put out! Very informative, but also showing you can create/produce projects in a way the rest of us could replicate if we so wished! What I love most is the beautiful scenery of woods & water! I may not get to watch them the very first day, especially in this busy holiday season, but watch them I do. Thank you both & stay safe & blessed!
been following you and girl in the woods for a long while now and it's always refreshing to sit down and see a post from you two. Thanks for filming your work and for the vo.
Thanks so much for detailing this entire process. Based on yours and Brooke's videos, I built a 8 x 6 shed with some of the techniques you both used...in the middle of DC...with a small Mazda 3 to transport all of the lumber. Your can-do attitudes are very inspiring so thank you both.
Just wanted to let you know me, my three kids all 5 years of age and younger are watching this with breakfast this morning. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and providing good family entertainment that’s educational. My 5 year old son wants to build a cabin with me now.
Very nice to see some thing of you Dave. Haven’t watched it yet but I’m sure it’s going to be an epic video. I always love watching you and Brooke and it always gives me warmth in my heart. God bless you and your whole family stay safe and healthy❤️🙏
i got all of my stuff into my new apartment and i was watching this while organizing, it felt really satisfying to see your cabin tidy up nicely at the same time my room did. after a few weeks of working and having to move around my stuff just to sleep, i finally had a day off and decided to knock the clutter out i dont have a remote cabin, but i do have one heck of a clean, spacious room, couldnt be more thankful right now
Beautiful carpentry and workmanship. If I ever needed a cabin built id definitely hire someone that takes pride in completing things done right the first time and wants it done right. Awesome cabin. Cheers sir
Dave, this was such an entertaining and instructional video. I don’t really have a lot of construction knowledge and this helped me to understand why things are put together the way they are. What an amazing thing you’ve made. Thank you for posting this.
So far I like this cabin build the best. I am planning a build over the summer. I think I'm going to do this but a 12x20. I love the way you include the little spruce and the standing dead timber.
Living in Alaska, I’m a self-employed residential remodeler and fully understand the gratification one receives from a successful building project completion. Watching this was pure fun! So good.
I absolutely love your videos they're so relaxing to watch and you've got a voice that I could listen to all day long! Also very knowledgeable and he shows the easiest ways of building all the things he builds thank you Dave and keep them coming
I’m a 67-year-old woman. This time last year I built a shed pretty much on my own because of what I learned from you. The only help I needed was to raise the walls and my grandkids wanted to help me with the simple projects. They were pretty proud of their grandma. It felt so rewarding to know I finished the shed, it’s still standing (LOL), has no leaks and it looks good. I’m already thinking about another structure to build. Your wife Brooke inspires me. You teach me. I thank both of you so much!
You go girl! I’m a beginner ish diy girl and at 56 I’m amazed at what I’ve accomplished! Now I want to build a cabin! Luv these videos and how exciting about your shed!! Great and inspiring!!
You are an inspiration to this almost 59-year old! (day after Christmas.) I too love the satisfaction of doing my own building as well, and hope to be keepin' on keepin' on when I'm your age and beyond, as is also my wish for you! Keep it up!
Wow!! You're amazing! I'm the girl half of this team and our experience has been so awesome I can hardly believe it! Who would have thought... Good going! Now I've got to follow you to check out your story! 🙌
Good for you. I have no carpentry skills and I don't think I could do it
I'm endeavoring to build a cabin on my own at 53. You inspire me!!
Probably the best Ryan's Shed Plans on building a shed is hardly found ever . th-cam.com/users/postUgkxcLVQopTIucrxiVRQA0khLGQEnDVKCSMG And Ryan's takes the mystery out of different types of foundation options, etc. He even shows how to build shed with different designs. Very comprehensive, covering different roofing materials, siding, etc.
Too many overheads😂
Hello Dave, I’m a 352 year old man and I just built my 3rd log cabin thanks to you
hahaha I think you accidently hit that 2 key or that 3
key xD or maybe that 5 key. But gratz on building your own log cabins. Good job!
Hello Dave, I'm a 102 year old man and you have convinced me I can take on this task.
This dude has inspired me to put a bit of scratch aside little by little, buy a little plot of land and build a cabin on it. I've thought about buying a telescope, but who needs that if the entire sky is stars?
Same here man, I think for my first house I'm gonna find a plot of land, and do almost exactly what he did. I could totally live in something like this for a few years
SAME!
Same
Same. I am 33 years old and all I want in this world is a small plot of land in the mountains to build a cabin/homestead on. Modern society is not for me. I want to go back to this way of life.
I know him and Brooke are so inspirational with their can-do attitude.
All I can say is you and your wife are absolutely amazing people. Thank you for entertaining and inspiring us all.
thx
Agreed.
You are like Bob Ross with power tools. Big fan of your work, thank you for sharing.
The most non-bs, no advertising, detailed content out there 📐🛠 Just simple & thoughtful living. And what a nice spot of land 🙌
You’re not fat, you’re burly. This build was fun. My friend asked, has he done this before?” I said, “ yep, a few times.” You’re like watching a mighty conductor leading a symphony and nuanced and fluid with every step in the process.. You are simply amazing, Dave. Thanks for taking us along.
wow, thanks
@@Bushradical You're awesome DW! I enjoy this build the most, very clean Sir.
He's about my size and it's officially referred to as "Winter Ready"
@@jerbear7952 😂Winter ready 😂😂😂✌🏼💚
I agree, such a pleasure to watch every time! God bless Dave and you too Brooke!❤❤❤
I just want you to know that videos by you. This one in particular. Convinced me to decide to build a cabin of my own very similar to this instead of an expensive foundation home. It made me realize more minimalist homes like this deserve a resurgence. Because, especially in remote areas. They are truly the best way to live. Sincerely, the now 24 year old, debt free, self sufficient man you helped create. Thank you.
i wish to be like you one day
Is your attitude in the direction of man's advancement as thinking is our nature? Or is you attitude based on bring mankind back to a primitive existence?
"Sincerely, the now 24 year old, debt free, self sufficient man." So was the caveman.
@EarthSurferUSA My attitude is that you shouldn't confuse advancement with materialistic possession. And that if we deprogram the idea of a 5 bedroom 4 bathroom $900,000 dollar house being necessary to "advance" and begin to live modestly. We will shift our focus on the things that truly matter in this world. Whatever that may be in our own minds. Consumerism and being better than the person next to us has invaded the subconscious of a large portion of America as of late. Especially as technology advances. I think your misunderstanding of my point doesn't come from a position of misunderstanding itself. But possibly more from a confusion between the words "primative" and "minimalist" because my cabin is larger (35×30 with 9 foot ceilings and a loft and a 16×30 foot porch to be more precise. But I built it all on family land. I did it piecemeal, bit by bit, and I did it without taking out strenuous mortgages that will put me and my soon to be fiancé in debt for the next 30 years. I built bigger because we want children. I built with HVAC. Because I live in Texas and summers can be in excess of 100° for weeks on end. But my house is simple when compared to most homes. That doesn't make me a Neanderthal. It makes me and my wife to be people that understand that sometimes some cattle and a modest home with people that love you are more important than the price tag on the things around you. THAT is the direction my attitude is in.
@EarthSurferUSA I'd venture to ask, as someone who clicked on, and hopefully watched this video in its entirety. What is your view on it? Do you think simple homes advance us and let us focus on more important things. Or do you think modernity helps us stave off "primative" habits?
@@starwarsfan5001 my 2 cents... If you know and value what truly matters the answer can't be easier. Good luck to you and your family,
God bless🙏
It is a zen-like experience watching a skilled builder in the outdoors and I love this guy's self-deprecating commentary.
These cabin building compilation videos with your insightful voice-over are always a pleasure to come back to on occasion. They're very soothing and calming to watch and listen to, especially for when I have downtime in this stressful period of my life from roughly the beginning of 2019 until now. While I personally would never attempt or do something of this nature let alone achieve something of this magnitude and great on my own, I still enjoy learning about and observing people's various lifestyles and what they value and cherish in life, and your authenticity and rustic living has rubbed off on me in a positive way; appreciating the simple things in life and finding worth and use out of seemingly worthless objects and abandoned items. Also, I can relate to your disdain and reluctance towards the procedure of insulation; I dislike doing stuff that is mundane and tedious in life that is similar to what insulation is like for people in the construction and craftsmanship industries.
😂🎉🎉🎉😢
Dave, what a great attitude and demeanor you have man. I don't normally watch 50-minute videos on off-grid cabin builds but I have to say your sense of being one with nature, your calmness, and your skill had me hooked. Good job!
What Ricardo said!!!!!
I agree! ❤
Hi Ricardo, I agree, with you. Dave is calm and informative and he gets the job done. 1st Class.
rubbish
Yes indeed 😅 I Watch the entire video because he shows everything and it’s awesome 👌🏽
The drop in false floor for the insulation cavity is genius. Sure beats crawling underneath and trying to stuff it in from the underside. 👏👏
Yeah at first I was like wtf is he doing that for and then I though oh wow that’s way better.
For sure love this idea.
Its a lot of work, and double the cost for subflooring not to mention time, I'd tyvek or reflectix under the joists, (something breathable would be nice) and then just put in the insulation from the top if you even needed the extra R value.
There are two sides to every story.
What an absolute therapy is this. Side effects of chemo are getting really heavy to take on to, but then it is videos as this which makes me be positive about future. Hard to believe something this simple can be this amazingly up-lifting. Thanks a lot for sharing this video with us.
Saying a prayer that you're doing good & going strong!! God Bless!!
Your content is ever more relevant as the world gets wilder and wilder
As a child I lived in some really bad houses. When I learned how to frame up a lumber, I was amazed at what I could do, and thought how some people don’t believe in their selves to even try. DIY channels helped, and so does y’all’s take and step by step, prepare and go for it. Inspiration to live the best life you can in the woods where nobody wants to put forth the effort. Get connected folks to life .
thanks
What you really need to know, you learn by doing.
@@Bushradical loo
I don't know which is more impressive, that you built a cabin by yourself or that you didn't have a thousand sheets of paper with measurements and directions flying all over the place. You are an inspiration.
It's not a house in really isn't difficult to build.
He's been doing it for 21 years.
It's all "muscle memory" now - lol.
That circular saw appeared in nature.. cool build though, the drop in floor is great
Well, pretty sure a cabin only needs a drawing or two, and he probably did that himself too.
@@haydencourtney7419 Circular saw,---built by man's nature. by our nature, we are smarter than Beavers. If we were as free as Beavers, we would have built a lot more by our nature. Man is part of nature too, or we would not be here.
One of the reason why I like this channel was that the background music such a peaceful and just suite with the place
Dave plays his own music. He records it and uses it on his channel. We get a 2 for 1 that way 😄
Such a knowledgeable and talented guy! I stumbled on some of your building and couldn't pull away...it was therapeutic! I'm a older guy so some of it is beyond my ability, but could envision the whole process as you went along. I think you have a very important tool some of us may not have..."PATIENCE". It is a pleasurer to view your work, thanks for sharing...🙂
This is one of the coolest guys in America. Super chill, great attitude, self-sufficient, confident, and isn't afraid to show that he is praying to God. Beautiful cabin, looks like an ideal spot.
lol. Why would be afraid? Ridiculous fictional oppression. Christians are still very much a large majority in the world. Try being a black atheist lesbian.
Agreed. It is so inspiring to watch Dave and Brooke build. My dad was this type of person who could build anything, and I have always truly admired that. And as you say, I love to watch Dave in this video simply bow his head and acknowledge his gratitude. Simplicity and serenity at its very best. :)
These videos are better than therapy. My soul feels lighter when I watch Dave building a cabin...
It is so satisfying to watch. My grandfather and my father were both master carpenters. To this day, I still love the smell of lumber, and I can just imagine what this smells like. Just beautiful. ❤
It is always a pleasure to watch you and Brook’s projects come to life!
My brother and I loved watching and discussing your content. Unfortunately he passed away a few weeks ago and this is the first video of yours I've watched since his passing. It's bittersweet, but it reminds me of him and the time we got to spend together. Thank you for everything you do.
I'm sorry to hear about your brother.
So sorry for your loss. I lost my husband on October 27 so I can relate. We live out in the country and enjoyed watching these videos to help us learn how to build and do for ourselves. So hard now trying to learn to live without him. You're in my prayers. 💙
Примите, соболезнование!❤Это печально когда уходит частица сердца и души с близкими людьми, как и печально, когда по злой воле больных политиков гибнут люди
That cabin is beautiful enough to motivate anyone to build it. Probably a little bit pricier than your "cabin anyone can build", but definitely worth it.
It is lovely
"some cherry pie filling, who'se got it figured out now"? I love it! Awesome work man, keep it up!
I'm back watching this again. I love this cabin video, and am re-watching it, to study what is happening with this build. Such good info Dave!
"It's really all that any of us can do... Just do the best we can with the time we have."
Ahh... some great lines of wisdom there, Dave! :))
I love watching you build Dave. Learn a lot of techniques. At 61 years old I build my first 12 X 16 cabin in the woods. Love that space.
You are so strong lifting those walls!!! What a great cabin you’ve built. ❤🎉
Wow! That's inspiring Liz!
She likes the strong menzes. lol
David, thanks for sharing this video. I grew up in Northern Minnesota and grew up building all kinds of farm buildings, sheds etc. I enjoyed watching the start to finish build on this project. Nice and rustic and well suited for your remote area. I'm 77 years old and have lived in the West for the last 50+ years and appreciate watching your videos. I would like to share one pointer that I noticed right at the end when you were installing the wood stove. I learned this growing up around wood burning heaters. When you put the verticle sections of the stove pipe on the inside of the cabin, make sure the inside pipe flange is facing downward on the inside of the pipe below so that any creasote that might condense would run back into the fire and burn up. This keeps the pipe looking clean above the stove keeps the fumes to a minimum inside the cabin. Thanks again. Bernie
You’ve done an OUTSTANDING JOB, especially by yourself. I love what you’ve done and accomplished
Been collecting up materials and going to be starting my cabin this spring.. Thanks for the inspiration bush probably wouldn't have ever tried if I hadn't watched your videos.. excited to see your new cabin.. 👍
We'll follow along
@Lillian Sawyer what does gseg mean? 🤔
I am so proud of your decency and respect for the elements and your motivation. Refreshing build. Thanks for sharing.
Incredible build. Thank you for putting this together.
Here's what I love about your videos - your storytelling, I just love your enjoyable, engaging style, the builds themselves, yes you make them seem attainable, not easy, not impossible, and more work with your hands than emptying your pockets; your guitar playing in the background is great, seamless, easy to take for granted but is a perfect way to sew the whole video together. Like any good maker, it all seems to just happen, but so much goes into it, the doing, filming, editing and I always come away feeling similar to reading a good book, entertained as well as educated and those are two of my favorite things. Thank you so much, Dave Whipple, you rock!
Hej I agree with you love this TH-cam channel and it is very relaxing to watch his videos. And it's almost like you're camping yourself when you watch his videos take care and have a nice week.
I’m never going to do this but I totally loved watching this. Thank you
This man doesn't realize how EXPENSIVE lumber is these days!
@jonothandoeser do you suppose that someone is giving Dave all his lumber?
Is that him playing guitar? I loved it!
Dave, love your cabin builds especially your peaceful demeanor while doing so.
I'm nearly 70 yo now and have built many structures in Colorado and New Mexico so I can relate to the pleasant atmosphere of building in the woods.
Thanks for these builds of yours for my trip down memory lane.
Keep up the fine work, sir, and say hi to Brooke for me.
Yeah I was just thinking about how I was at twenty years old, I was high energy just trying to fly through projects with an attitude. I'm 42 now and alot calmer so I have to laugh at how I used to operate
I love these videos. I can't even hammer a nail straight but it's so relaxing. You and Brooke are 2 of my favorite TH-camrs!! Thanks so much for sharing this process, it never gets old
I think the one thing that impressed me most about this video was that you could build this cabin all by yourself! Most videos show at least two people building a cabin and some people have only themselves to figure out how to do building a cabin alone. I am definitely gonna have to subscribe to your channel and go and view some of your other videos--what a joy to watch!
Thank you My Friend…
Memories of my Grandfather’s Place in… Shingleton, MI (Poplar Bluff Cabins)
He taught My Dad & My Dad taught Me…. …doesn’t get any better than that…
…and thank you for teaching Everyone 😊
“Thanks for the ride” 🙏🏻💟☮️
thanks
Dave - you have such a beautiful way of working. It comes so effortlessly to you! I envy that. Thanks for the inspirational video. Many tips and tricks learned here! 💛
You're a heckuva contractor, and then you can also throw some comedy in there, you make us laugh and you're darn good at your work, that's a big plus
This is by far my favorite build you’ve done to date! I just keep rewatching it!
Thanks
You are the best carpentry teacher in the whole world!
Oh man I can't wait to sit down and watch this! It's been a tough week and Dave's adventures put me in a different place. Thanks Dave!
What an interesting video watching you build this cabin. You made it look so easy, but I know it was a lot of work. It looked very cozy especially after the wood stove and lighting were in. Brooke has also built a very nice A-frame and the Vardo. You're both very talented. And now I'm enjoying watching your son, Mick, build his own cabin in the Alaska wilderness. He's learned a lot from Mom and Dad. Take care.
Fascinating videos especially for one of the least handiest guys going. I just never learned the carpentry and building skills you have. There’s something so relaxing in watching your progress on building this cabin. It’s truly a pleasure to see you enjoy the north woods in a way so many people wish they could these days. What a tremendous place to visit and stay far away from nosey neighbors, HOA’s telling you how to live and just listening to the sounds of those woods. I only hope you have access to a nice stream or spring fed lake with a bounty of freshwater game fish to harvest. God bless you and yours, sir.
I'm 66 and am about to get my second hip replacement. When I get it done in February, I should be recovered by Spring, and it will be JUST in time for me to make one of these getaway cabins, on property we own, deep in the Maine woods. I will be a hero to my wife, and I will have Dave Whipple to thank. Thanks so much for all your videos, Dave. I know you don't put many out now, so I REALLY look forward to each one. THIS one was great, and was a true inspiration!! I'm about to watch it again!
Good luck to you on the hip replacement & God bless. Merry Christmas Jimmy.
I’m 52 and hoping to get my hip replacement next week so I can get back to my goats.
Dave,I've been here the whole time. I watched you build your whole cabin from start to finish. Their might be some people that are jealous because you build so many cabins in the woods but I say if you own alot of land go for it. Its your property ,do as you wish. I watched Brooke build her cabin and I love hers just as I'll love you cabin. A fire is nice on a cold snowy day. I watch your channel whenever your on and I watch Brookes channel also. Thank you for sharing this video. Love it. P.S. Don't forget ,get out and get happy.
thanks
I love watching these before bed. Ty for sharing and sharing your faith
All your videos have been an inspiration. Me and my brother bought property here in WV where we grew up and are starting a couple off grid cabin builds next month. Just wanted to say thanks for all the great information and ideas!
This is awesome. Hearing the cracking noise from bonfire must be a great. I remember when I was little my dad used to make bonfires like that. The warmth it brings on a cooler day can’t be beaten.
thanks
What a great way to spend a Sunday winter afternoon,watching you build a cabin !!!! Thanks Dave 👍
Loved this entire video, it shows just how simply we can build a home for ourselves.
You are such an amazing person; positive, upbeat and nothing seems to be troubling you when you work.
Great attitude towards any type of work.
It’s absolutely relaxing to watch you and Brooke build off grid cabins. It makes me want to build one of my own.
Great job!
thanks
I love how you put those cabin posts in, packing the dirt down around them. My dad taught me to do that, and it's really served me well. I've never seen anyone else do that. I've got posts in the ground that I put in that way 50 years ago, and they're still standing strong. Thanks for this video and best of luck to you.
Right on!
The way you lay out your approach and reasoning on things is very helpful. Watching your vids has given me confidence on some projects.
I love that little triangle square you use I have the same one and use it for every project, crazy but I don’t think I could do a job without it. Thank you for the education.
I really like watching people build things. It always amazes me to see how you do it all by yourself, especially those walls!
Love listening to your stories and watching the building. So relaxing for me.
thanks
Dave,I just love your cabin build video’s, and your wonderful commentary! They and you are thoroughly inspiring and enjoyable. Your experience,wisdom and skill are a treasure! Thank you,be safe and please continue! God bless!
Thanks for the video, a friiend and I are just finishing a log cabin that we been working on all summer, hard work but so rewarding. looking forward to spending time there this winter
So relaxing to watch you enjoy your passion. Thanks for sharing!
GREAT JOB, CAME OUT LOOKIN' REAL FINE, KEEP SAFE AMIGO...
Dave you are amazing. You make it look easy. Lots of hard work and the pay off is absolutely beautiful.
Just watch this to relax and I'll learn something along the way. I built a wooden cabin in the Black Forest last year and there is always something to do. You present it in a relaxed, pragmatic and almost poetic way. You can feel the fire and the smell of the fir wood. Best regards from Germany.
You make it look so easy.. I wouldn't know how far apart to do studs.. measurements.. Love your families videos!
Dave, I sure enjoy watching your videos! You make off the grid look inspiring and a much needed way of life! Thanks for posting!
Your timing is impeccable. I discovered you last year when I was home sick for a week. Well, nearly one year later, I'm out for another week and you build another cabin. Perfect. Thank you.
Outstanding! you have answered a lot of my questions on insulating the floor, walls and showing construction skills. You make it so easy with just a few tools, a true craftman. Love your comments on working, it is rewarding and therapeutic.
Great job, thank you for sharing and enjoy that beautiful cabin.
Dude I love every moment of this video, so relaxing, so chilled, you guys are so lucky to have so much land over there...bliss
Hell I have a 35 acre farm in Kentucky for less then a 3 bedroom apt would cost. I'm still 15 mins to anything important. People look at life wrong and think we all need to live on top of each other. Idk what I'd do if I had neighbors watching me piss off my back porch 😅
@@tb456852 My wife is poking me, and asking if I wrote this.
Just tell me you did this all without her knowing, and then asked her to come take a look at the re-creation. What a epic thing to do! Well done in EVERY aspect of this, the music, the ringing of the hammer in the woods echo'ing the way it does, everything. What a wonderful hour of content!
I love all the background sounds as well !! Wish I knew what the music was ...🥰
@@epatha44I might be mistaken but I think that’s Dave’s own guitar playing. On top of everything else he can do, he plays the guitar quite well!
Thanks
yup thats me playing guitar
Its like a magic onion! WELL done on the soft noodling background play!
You are such and inspiration. Three years ago I started volunteering with Habitat for Humanity building houses so that I could start to develop skills to do something like this build. Thank you for all you do and everyone out there should consider volunteering with a local Habitat. It has been the most rewarding thing I have done in my life. I do time lapse videos of our build days and now if I would only post them on my channel, maybe more folks will get an idea of what it entails and come join in on the fun. Cheers
My husband and I volunteered for a summer with habitat putting roofing on. I enjoyed it and learned a lot.
A really nice video. No mugging for the camera. No silliness. Enjoyable and calming. You're a hard worker. Thanks for posting this.
I love watching you build...thank you for sharing. And your wife is so cool... great team
Thanks Dave! I appreciate your videos and how realistic your approach is to off grid building. You and your documentaries inspire and encourage me to do the same. Best to you and Brooke. 👍
That's simply awesome, thanks for sharing and I hope you two enjoy it for many years Dave!
Dear Mr. David, what is therapeutic is the way you talk, the way you build, and the way you explain concepts so that they look easy although they require a lot of skill. A great teacher! Thank you very much for all your time!
you make it look so easy! thanks for explaining our thought process and the why you do it that way.
Hey Dave I really enjoyed this video it has made me relies how simple and enjoyable life can be with a small piece of land and a little help from a friend like you showing us the way it’s done. Sincerely Thank You ❤
I love the videos you & Brooke put out! Very informative, but also showing you can create/produce projects in a way the rest of us could replicate if we so wished! What I love most is the beautiful scenery of woods & water! I may not get to watch them the very first day, especially in this busy holiday season, but watch them I do. Thank you both & stay safe & blessed!
been following you and girl in the woods for a long while now and it's always refreshing to sit down and see a post from you two. Thanks for filming your work and for the vo.
That speed square for the roof is genius. Thanks for the knowledge!
Thanks so much for detailing this entire process. Based on yours and Brooke's videos, I built a 8 x 6 shed with some of the techniques you both used...in the middle of DC...with a small Mazda 3 to transport all of the lumber. Your can-do attitudes are very inspiring so thank you both.
Dave, you've done a fantastic job on this cabin in the woods. It will give you many happy days with those you cherish. God bless.
Dave, I love this video. The joy of simple things. I will build my cabin for my own in next months. You are inspiring. Greetings from Argentina!!
Just wanted to let you know me, my three kids all 5 years of age and younger are watching this with breakfast this morning. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and providing good family entertainment that’s educational. My 5 year old son wants to build a cabin with me now.
Very nice to see some thing of you Dave. Haven’t watched it yet but I’m sure it’s going to be an epic video. I always love watching you and Brooke and it always gives me warmth in my heart. God bless you and your whole family stay safe and healthy❤️🙏
i got all of my stuff into my new apartment and i was watching this while organizing, it felt really satisfying to see your cabin tidy up nicely at the same time my room did. after a few weeks of working and having to move around my stuff just to sleep, i finally had a day off and decided to knock the clutter out
i dont have a remote cabin, but i do have one heck of a clean, spacious room, couldnt be more thankful right now
Beautiful carpentry and workmanship. If I ever needed a cabin built id definitely hire someone that takes pride in completing things done right the first time and wants it done right. Awesome cabin. Cheers sir
you do it so easily and i love the hammering echo in the woods ,life goes on
I've seen so many of your vids! You guys are incredible cabin/home builders and so awesome you guys are passing along the tradition! Cheers!
Dave, this was such an entertaining and instructional video. I don’t really have a lot of construction knowledge and this helped me to understand why things are put together the way they are. What an amazing thing you’ve made. Thank you for posting this.
Wow an incredible video, thanks for sharing.
So far I like this cabin build the best. I am planning a build over the summer. I think I'm going to do this but a 12x20. I love the way you include the little spruce and the standing dead timber.
Living in Alaska, I’m a self-employed residential remodeler and fully understand the gratification one receives from a successful building project completion. Watching this was pure fun! So good.
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I absolutely love your videos they're so relaxing to watch and you've got a voice that I could listen to all day long! Also very knowledgeable and he shows the easiest ways of building all the things he builds thank you Dave and keep them coming
Nice little cabin and nice work.
Beautiful documentary & narration. Thanks for sharing with us.