Winter is Here! Installing an Insulated Wood Ceiling and in my Off Grid Log Cabin
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- After digging out from a winter storm (that wasn't as bad as predicted in my location), I continue weatherproofing my off grid log cabin by adding door locks and trim to the porch door and the breezeway door. I insulate the ceiling and start installing charred 1" pine rough lumber, which immediately traps more of the heat from the woodstove and makes the cabin much more efficient than my last cabin.
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It's been a while Shawn. Hope you and your beautiful family had a blessed Happy Thanksgiving. Every time, I watch one of your videos of this beautiful life of nature and hard work that you live, gives me peace. Thank you.
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You have someone posing as your channel saying "they have something profitable for you". Clearly spam. Though I'd let you know
@@ConservativeGangstR Thanks for the warning, mate! TH-cam is full of them, and they turn a blind eye to them for some reason.
The cabin is such a beautiful work of art. I was just thinking that one day in the far off future your great great grandchildren will sit around that fire and talk about how amazing it was that their grandfather built such a beautiful place alone with his bare hands! It really is a testament to your courage, knowledge and hard work
God bless and thank you for these amazing videos. Btw - Callie is quite a dog!❤️👍
God bless them 🙏
I was just thinking the same thing myself sort of bitter sweet. Sad that he couldn’t always be there 😔✌
*Cali
This place to live is totaly amazing great and the guy is so cool 😎 and connected with the nature
Keep on rocking dude 😂
Calli waded in the cold water, rolled in the snow, then had a case of the "zoomies" . She is such a fun dog.
*Cali
Man I remember when you first started your videos and callie was a pup, wow how times flies by. You’ve done an amazing job on your two properties and I just want to say thank for these videos bud. Have a blessed day.
I think this cabin will be a little warmer than the first one. She’s coming together nicely.
A lot warmer is my guess, and he's able to improve where he found things he wanted differently. IMHO
@@MAKOBITE good point!!
It’s walls are three times as thick so it will insulate and hold heat far better.
@@user-tb5ns7hc5i yes it’s FAR better…I was being a little sarcastic.
@@MAKOBITE the books shelf will be across from the fire place not beside it ... on the bathrooms wall ... beside it he wants shelves for fire place stuff and needs ... and maybe some books ...
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when you think about it ... by the fireplace will be the various cookbooks and recipe books while across from there will be the royal rooms reading material ... (throne room ... water closet ... crapper)
Cali is a very lucky dog. She has the best life a dog could have, and she always looks so happy and healthy. And she has you to love and care of her. What more could a dog want!
When I watch you, I feel at peace. The time spent with you is always too short. I wish you all the best.
It still amazes me that your knowledge knows no boundaries. What you achieve in a day/week is outstanding. Can’t wait for you to start making furniture for the inside. A pat for Cali. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK
It's Shawn James and Cali Friday again, do I get addicted? YES- I've been already.
Thanks for sharing these precious moments of your freedom and happiness- I enjoyed seeing your videos like no other, since you started about 4 years ago, and I still can't wait for the next episode, week by week. God bless You and Your family.
Kind Regards, U.L. Germany.
Cali's laying there watching Dad work away and she's thinking....does this dude EVER take a break because I sure need one!!! LOLOL Beautiful job Shawn and everything is coming together very nicely. As usual your craftsmanship and vision is awesome for sure. God is blessing you all. Thank you for your video's.
I love that you rarely talk. You only add information where necessary. Makes this so much more relaxing than someone jabbering away for 20 minutes straight.
I haven't seen a match dispenser like that in years, brings back good memories. Thank you for sharing this with us. Your cabin is nothing short of fabulous to me.
I thought the same thing!😄
What you've done Shawn,is beyond words,the hard work and skill level you've put into it astounds me!!!
As a man in my 40s beginning my Off Grid dream you truly are an inspiration!!!
Best wishes from Victoria Australia.
And me just across the pond TASSIE keep living the dream ✌
@@jamesvalentine4597 QLD says hi mate and best of luck!! Stay dry and safe mate!!!
Cali has the best dog life. She could never live in a city.
After living out there, I couldn't either.
He brings her to the city mostly when he visits family and he says she's uncomfortable and doesn't play well with others lol she's living the purely perfect life of a K9 . Owner loyalty, property protection and run free.
They live in the city. All this is just for the channel.
All things are possible through Christ
@@jonjackalone504 Your funny dude
The most beautiful life you can imagine. Greetings from Poland
As I was watching you work inside by the woodstove in short sleeves, I was thinking this time last year you were working outside in the elements putting those heavy logs in place. You've accomplished so much! And thank you for sharing your peaceful landscape with us. Your videos are extraordinary.
How I love your videos, Shawn. A double treat today was watching Cali having fun while drinking coffee from my Cali mug.
These videos help me to relax so much; watching you utilize God's resources to make your dream happen, is so therapeutic. Thanks. Best wishes to you, Cali and the rest of your family
The cabin looks beautiful it looks like it has been there forever
Fascinating how all the boards fit perfectly the first time. Either you are an expert measurer or editor. Lots of ups and downs on the ladder, necessary when only one builder. The cabin looks great. Will be cozy this winter and spring. You will enjoy this labor of love for years.
pay attention and its easy ... or do like modern construction and use a chainsaw and mess it up royally because they wont pay attention ...
Shawn, I would like to extend a belated Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from New York. I want take this moment to thank you for sharing your incredible journey with all of us. Your videos bring a home sickness in me as I was born and raised in the country and I have been living in the city for way too long. I miss the simplicity of country life, the beauty you see, the stillness, and the relaxing atmosphere that comes with it. I miss walking in the woods after a snow fall, or cuddling up on the couch to read, or crochet, or just simply look at the window and see nothing but nature. Watching your videos reminds me of my life when I was younger. Years ago my husband and I discuss wanting to live in a log cabin, but sadly our life went in a totally different direction. Thank you for allowing myself to live vicariously through your videos the life we could have had. God Bless you and your family.
@@bonitaswanberg39 Canadians celebrate their Thanksgiving in October. "We" don't own Thanksgiving.
@@bonitaswanberg39 that may be, but I live in America. I extended the holiday and my thankfulness to Shawn for allowing us into his life, following his progress in building his off grid log home, the quality of his work, and the great videography we get to watch every week. Thanksgiving is celebrated to show thanks for gifts given. In that spirit I give thanks. Just because the first settlers started this tradition doesn’t mean we can’t share it with others around the world. After all that is why we have Thanksgiving. The settlers was giving thanks for the help and generosity of the native Americans. And look how their heirs treated the American Indians. Giving thanks is a dying art of showing appreciation. It’s not just sitting around the table with family and friends. You might want to open you heart and mind that there is a much bigger meaning and more to this country than the small bubble you live in.
@@bonitaswanberg39 assuming that was judgement it was not. My original post was directed to Shawn, you commented on it. I educated you on the history and meaning of thanksgiving from my perspective and then suggested you open your mind and world up to include others. Don’t comment on someone else’s conversation if you can’t handle their response to yours on something that was not meant for you.
Getting the ceiling insulated and triming in the doors, must helped retain the warmth inside the cabin. Looks great, 👍👍
Mr James may not know this. But I love and enjoy his work ethic. He deliberately places himself in difficult situations when either building a cabin or figuring out the lands layout for living condition. And every time he does this he challenges himself and always overcome. There are some people in life you would love to meet and spend some time just working with them and learning from them. Mr James is that man. HalleluYAH
That opening scene of your winter wonderland is postcard worthy. And Cali? Well she’s always pure magic. Words fail me in explaining my admiration for you Shawm. What a blessing to your family and inspiration to all of us who are sharing your journey. God bless you sir 🥰👵🏼
Amen!!
Father and daughter. So sweet.
Fantastic progress. I like watching the entire process but getting closer to my favorite part - the detail of the interior finishes, furniture and decor.
You guys are going to be living in a log cabin palace... so impressed! Thanks for all the excellent videos.
Nice video, thank you! I haven't seen a match dispenser since my early days, 1940's-1950's! In Oregon! We burned wood, coal and and coal oil and presto logs for cooking and heat. When we moved to California, it became Natural Gas. Today I live in Washington State and we use Washington Electric from the Columbia River that begins in Canada and Canadian Natural Gas! Ron PTL USA
Wow; just love the finishing work! There is something so satisfying about watching every nook and cranny being tended to. Loved watching Cali in the snow and waiting patiently by the door. Our Sophie loves the snow and cold, too. For dogs with heavy coats, it must feel like heaven to roll in the snow. That's some cabin and pup, Shawn. Thanks for the inspiration and stay warm; you will thanks to your own hard, meticulous work!
I think that as you finish up this cabin interior over the winter I should start on the one project I have been wanting to do. My goal is to complete a scale model of the iconic first cabin as a tribute to to the inspiration that you have given to many people. I have taken many screen shots from previous videos showing some of the detail and such. I just hope I will do it Justice as your family enjoys having it displayed in the new cabin.
Let the work begin. Should be fun👍
I hope you choose to share! Would be a great little series of videos I believe. Please consider it.
10*20 interior dimensions.. 6 inch cedar posts.
Should be a cool project
please share the results for us!!
Muy bueno su trabajo. Me gustaría que tuviera suptitulos en español desde Uruguay 🇺🇾
Lookin real good, Shawn! ❤️🐾❤️🤠
Another wonderful video, I look so forward to seeing your videos and both channels. Callie is such a beautiful sweet dog, and she has the best possible life you could give her. She’s like a puppy again in the snow. The cabin is coming along so beautifully and you should be very proud of what you have accomplished, I know I’m proud of you and I’m just a subscriber. I have loved your channel since the very beginning and I will continue to be a loyal subscriber for both channels, take care, stay safe.
I love watching Miss Cali enjoy the snow. She seems so much more happy than during the summer heat. It's going to be a most amazing work of art, that cabin, when you are finished. Love and prayers for you and yours.
It was good to see Mrs James and I think Emily (?) your daughter at the cabin and you talking to them about your plans.
Great to see the support of your family Shawn on what is an absolutely fantastic project (cabin) you've put together.
I have watched you go from 25k to 2.05m subs. It has been an honor and a pleasure to view your work
Much love and blessings to you and your family and sweet Calli 🐾💗🐾
Incredible progress inside. Cabin looking more like HOME every episode, plus snow laden homestead! Cali also looks SO happy to have both “parents” to frolic with. No words can convey how much pure joy your channels have brought to my life these past 6 years. Thank you sounds so trite, but is truly heartfelt, especially for all YOUR accomplishments. God bless you all. ❤🙏🏻🥰
Cali is one very lucky beautiful dog living her best life.
Build you a small set of saw horses man! Makes everything so much easier. Especially on your back. Love your videos.
And watch a few videos on to to use a hand saw.
"Didn't get much done?!? YOU BUILT a whole freak'n House...Incredible
Shawn's measurements as he builds, are perfectly correct! Wonderful to watch a master at work!
Such a happy pup. Your videos brighten up the day.
Looks like winter is in full effect.
❄️👊🏻👌🏻
The ceiling boards look very nice! The interior is beautiful.
Shawn,you never bore your viewers!
Cabin is looking wonderful - great
progress!
As a general contractor and carpenter for the last 35 years I'd say he knows when it is ok to be rough and have some gaps (ceiling pine) and when tight seals are important (door stops etc). He's his own customer so finish work can have his own standards, my clients generally want joints on natural trim that won't allow a playing card to fit. Of course we are working on projects with modern tools and power...you can also drive to the project within 20'-100' which makes a lot more things possible.
Beautiful scenery and photography, the cabin is amazing, the winter days will soon make life harder to cope, getting prepared for those times is dwindling, thank you for sharing your very precious time with us viewer’s, we are so appreciative and in awe. Cali is precious. Much love to all, be safe, be well ❤
Should show your videos in every school and all grade levels.
You show nothing is a given but dreams needs work.
Really wish the USA would teach to all.
Thanks
perfect environment for that pooch of yours😀
Your nature “tours” are so beautiful and your videography skills have gotten so good National Geographic is going to be knocking at your door any day .... your love of all you do, how you live, how you survive off your land brings you so close to being one with nature ... thank you for the feeding you give the souls of so many.
Your videos are a Meditation!
The view walking up to the Cabin is Beautiful!
The view from above surrounding the cabin is stunning!!! Trees and winding river! Wow! Living a dream!
You are precise in all you do!
Congratulations!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Cali is the best pup!🐾
Life is like your roping river. Life flows onward and veers off to one side and then back to the other, but always moving forward, at times turbulent, calm and reflective.
Nice to see more of the inside of the cabin again, and it is awesome! You are a true craftsman!
Thank you for sharing so much of Cali. She makes my heart sing every time I see her enjoying the outdoors. Cabin looks fantastic! This is Friday the day after our Thanksgiving holiday, and having one of your video's to start the day is awesome. Give Cali a BIG SMOOCH from Mike & Ronnie. GOD BLESS
What a beautiful ending!!!! Love the grains and knots in the boards. I liked the pink in the workshop but i like the burnt too. Thanks
Hi Cali enjoy the snow, am not looking forward to it.Shawn you and Cali stay warm . Looking out for the next video.
The balsam fringed bog/ fen is my favourite aspect of the land here
Какая красота у вас, как в сказке. А дом вообще восхищение. Просто супер. Я очень много смотрю блогеров, строют все одно и тоже. Даже уже не интересно смотреть их. А у вас что-то новое. Очень красивый дом и окна большие, а когда солнце ☀ восходит дом наполняется этим светом.
Mrs James is at the cabin!!! 🙋♂️
Cabin life.
Stunning photography…reflecting perfectly the essence of off grid living in a wilderness paradise…great that we can share the journey cheers
I love that you add your beautiful forrest and clear running streams. My beautiful New Mexico Forrest was burned to almost non existence and the beautiful clear water now runs with ash, logs and debris. I so miss the beauty around me, but so glad I can watch your beauty.
I enjoy watching cali play. Have a great and blessed day Shawn. Take care.
It's very nice how your place is coming along, Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Hello again another great video from the wilderness🐕🌨
Always Serenity .. Never boring!!
Never ceases to amaze me, just how relaxed I feel watching your videos.
Thanks for all of the great content.
I am so proud of you .your cabin looks so nice . No coutting Conners. You did a100% grade A job .I hope you have a nice cozy winter with your family
Ole Cali really likes the water and snow. Cheers yall.
I like how you made your front door. Also, it was nice to see Emily visiting you, such a lovely daughter, you must be so proud of her. I was happy to see the insulation and finishing work for your cabin, looks good. There's still a tiny bit of light showing through the front door but I am sure you will seal it in time. I really enjoyed this video.
There is something about the snow that really just makes the area look that much more beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.
I saw something you did I've done that I learned from my wood shop teacher, you drew a line at the edge of your plank by grasping the pencil Edge of the edge of the plank, I didn't knew anyone else knew that!
Cali is just like me. We thrive in the cold weather!
Fixing the interior and decorating are my favorite. Love the matchbox holder, how handy! And the stove is gorgeous.
Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegovina. A big fan of yours. Thank you.
Wow 👏, all I can say is 👏 Wow!!! Men like you are rare, not afraid to work with your hands or your heart ♥
I so enjoy seeing Cali. With out a doubt, she has the best life a dog could have
Shawn it was so wonderful to see your little furry friend back by your side. I was so excited and thankful that she was alright.
Every time I see her it’s like seeing my own precious dog again
😅
He was my little side kick just like Cali is to you, he followed me every where I went,I saved him from being abused by his owner
He was with me for fourteen years 😢
You’re so wonderful with your little friend!
She loves you so much. Shawn let’s hear you play that banjo after some point.
I play guitar and it’s a great pastime.i love bluegrass and old country❤
Be careful out there in the woods by your self
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Great job done in the ceiling. God bless.
Glad that you are installing the plastic vapour barrier in the correct position.
Had my roof replaced recently. In a similar situation the insulation was sodden with condensed water because no vapour barrier had been installed 😲
Yeah these little sheets are incredibly important, without them you run a risk of having mold because it's always wet, don't ask me how i know :(
Maybe you could add a warm rug on the floor and a comfy sofa to read in front of the stove ! And a Christmas tree will me much needed soon !
I can feel the coziness of your home. Build with love.❤
Cali is so happy now that Winter has arrived! Her kind of weather! You have built such a spectacular home for you and your family. You never cease to amaze me!!!!!!!!
Looking great. I also am using rough wood that has been torched in my cabin.
You are the most amazing fantastic man I have ever seen..
Don't blush, it's true👍
Your wife is the most fortunate woman in the world.. It was so sweet to hear you talking to your daughter about you and your wife playing cards Etc..
The home that you have made for you and her and all after these years of so much building Etc will finally become a reality to you all.. I'm so happy for you.. now you can relax some and just get on with living your lives in your strong and beautifully made home.. I was so amazed watching you build it.. really loved every minute of it.. you're so skilled.. I appreciated watching you do so many incredible things..
I appreciate the old ways..
My grandmother was a curator of an old , huge Museum.. how I loved roaming through it.. things were much better made back then and much more beautiful.
I have kept that feeling in my homes and in what I do..I'm about your age.. the younger ones call me "old school"
Yep, no better way to be..
It's a love of the better things in life..
Many blessings on your new life to come💖💖💖
Kelly is one of the most beautiful golden retrievers I've seen..
she's smart, she wanted to come inside where it was safe😄
Lookin great , so happy to see everything coming together
Watching all you have done differently with this cabin (cellar, insulation, size, etc.) I think your "neighbors" unwittingly did you a favor. This one is truly lovely and warm.
오늘도 캐나다 어느 이름 모를 원시적 자연인으로 집을 짓고 자연과 함께하는 당신이 부럽습니다...늘 재미있게 대리 만족하며 잘 보고 갑니다...KOREA
what an awesome cabin, the first cabin was pretty cool, but this one is more like a log house, something a person could live in for years and years.
Thank you for sharing all your projects and finished works on your gorgeous cabin in the woods! Love watching Cali have so much fun in the ice water and snow! God bless y’all abundantly and stay safe and healthy!
I've watched your channel for over a year and your cabin is coming along nicely.
It's beautiful, you did such a good job! And lucky you, here in Quebec maximum 1cm of snow right now.
It looks really good sir ,I enjoy your watching you’re video. Your work just like a professional carpenter and better.
Cali is so happy! 💞✌️🙏🐾🐾
I love seeing Cali first thing in the video!
Hey Shawn I think that you’ve outdone yourself, l love that cabin and thanks for sharing! 🤩🤩🤩✅✅✅💯💯💯
I will watch every bit of you building that cabin. I think it's beautiful. You are very talented.
The awesomeness continues. Diligent unto detail. Excellence personified. Big hugs to Cali. And love to You All.
Shawn your new cabin is looking so good. Lots of cuddles for your wife and you in that warm cabin. I just love seeing Cali she is such a beautiful fur baby. Stay healthy and warm. I really enjoy your videos.
Ontario+Winter=😍
Big improvements in this cabin from the last. Appears it will be more spacious and warmer. Great work! 😊