Hey, its Deek- the guy who created the plans. Fun/candid video with some good tips too- which is good to impart on people as EVERYONE makes lots of mistakes while building anything (and yes, roof ridge caps are ALWAYS a pain! lol). Yes, as you mentioned, the framing plans do require (for others reading) a basic knowledge of building/framing- the reason why the side wall studs you mentioned aren't detailed further (just how it'd be done in that case- though I suppose you could turn the studs sideways so as not to have to notch them). The clear roof "pinching" is an interesting one as I never had that problem with the original 2014 build- it might have to do with where the hinge-fulcrum is on yours? Glad you made it work though! In anycase, 'LOVE how yours came out- congrats- and if ever in the Boston area, you have a hot meal and cold beers waiting, and I'll show you all the crazy builds we have here. Also, I'm going to update the plans REAL SOON (already almost done) based on a few of your notes and a couple from others. Note too: The plans come with an invite for people to contact me along the way if they have any questions/problems- I'm always more than glad to help whoever. Meanwhile be well and best with all! Again, great job! :) (Oh- with todays lumber prices you did REALLY WELL at $3000- esp with that deck!)

@LouisianaJesse

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re updating! Can’t wait to close on my land so I can start building

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks much Deek! These plans have really been helpful so hope you don't take anything I said wrong...! Building anything is a learning curve and yes there are always variations from plans to reality- not the fault of the plans necessarily but more likely the builder. I've always wanted to attend one of your workshops and think very highly of your builds and energy in the tiny house space :) I love everything TINY! Appreciate your willingness to inspire and help others acquire the skills to actually BUILD SOMETHING instead of just dream about it. Thanks again!!

@matphat

2 жыл бұрын

Yo, Deek. I just grabbed my plans about 2 weeks ago. Have you updated them yet? Would love to know if I'm working with the old ones or the new ones. Will post video as I progress!

@clairesmithe

Жыл бұрын

I would build it with a tiled floor to capture heat from the big window then put a deck around it with insulation underneath so the heat can soak into the ground. Probably just some clay to put the tiles on would work or just make a clay floor with some pebbles sticking out. You could also make a pit under the bed to put hot rocks in from round the fire. Packing dry leaves under the deck would probably work good for the insulation but it would need something to shed the water away. I suppose the deck itself could be made to shed the water. Then the floor would warm up in the sun and if it was too cold the hot rocks would soak heat into the floor.

@deltadawn679

Ай бұрын

I’ve ordered your book, and looking for the plans now 😊

My wife and I are getting rid of everything and heading to the UP in April. I'm on the job hunt now. Hopefully I can find iron work or heavy equipment work. You and Dave have inspired us to change how we live. Because of you guys, we've gotten closer to God, we're praying more and getting outside more. We both feel like we're being guided in the direction of the up, to live off grid. We're simply going to put all are trust in God and go.

@northeastslingshot1664

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!! Dont stop!

@yuppy-gr4qj

2 жыл бұрын

That's great. Not much jobs in the up. Good luck 👍

@hollynoelle1281

2 жыл бұрын

We are heading up to our cabin in northern Wisconsin to live this summer also. Kids are grown. Time to slow down- life is going way too fast! Have faith God will provide for you, with a job and anything else you need. He has always provided for us! Blessings!

@joethomas796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you all for the support. Our friends and family think we've lost our minds, so it's nice to get some support.

@yuppy-gr4qj

2 жыл бұрын

@@hollynoelle1281 thumb 👍

Amazing! I watched you on the series "alone". I'm disabled now almost 70 years old wishing I had been nurtured in an environment where women become strong and accomplished like you are. Bless you for sharing yourself and your life. 😉😘

@marirose19

2 жыл бұрын

Bless /you/ @elaine braindrain. Love your username & /think/ I know why you chose it; I can relate, friend. Blessings.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thanks much take care!

You know Brooke, even with all the setbacks and head scratching on how to make it work, you still did an amazing job and learned a little as well. Good job and great video!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thanks julie!

@carlphelps4098

2 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY 💯💥

I love your videos so much! Your last video where you shared Russian dressing with your Rubens, it is the only way to go! You got me even more addicted to them! Thank you for the great idea! My fiancé doesn’t even like Rubens but found this way amazing! 😁❤️

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

hahah awesome

Never owned a house in my early years because being a musician I was always on the road. But after 40 I bought and remodeled a small home since I had started playing a job that lasted 7 years so I was in place long enough to own a home. I later bought and remodeled the cabin I retired to in NC. But in there somewhere I built two studios, the first a 2200 sq ft facility and the last one is a much smaller retirement studio next to my NC cabin. The first one took 4 years because I was still traveling a lot and it was basically a one man build. The second one much smaller but still took a year partly because I was quite a bit older lol! A couple shops and storage buildings I built as well. What I learned in all that is never be overwhelmed by the entirety of a project, just worry about the next nail you have to drive so to speak. I loved every naill I put in! It's so satisfying to complete a project and then have the use of it for a third of what it would otherwise have cost. Certainly some frustration is involved, but so satisfying to work thru each difficulty and win. Oh, and for the last few projects I had learned to use Sketchup. I can't even begin to explain how much easier it was to design and build them. If it fits in sketchup, it fits in the real world. A lot cheaper to make your mistakes in software than on a 50 dollar piece of plywood lol! Nike got it right, Just do it! I love watching you and your husbands adventures. Makes me young again. Love Da Moose!!

@catnc1

2 жыл бұрын

May I ask which region of NC? Mountain. Piedmont, or Coastal?

@marirose19

2 жыл бұрын

@BirdYoumans Brilliant advice about Sketchup. And wow! You built a 2200 sq foot home. Oh my. Keep on keeping on!🥳

@BirdYoumans

2 жыл бұрын

@@catnc1 Mountain. I played a lot up here back in my performing days and fell in love with it. I wasn't born here, but I got here as quick as I could!

@BirdYoumans

2 жыл бұрын

@@marirose19 It was actually my recording studio that I built that was 2200 ft, part of which was an upstairs over part of the building. My house wasn't quite half that big lol! And I had worked with some early CAD programs but the early ones were clumsy to use and took forever to design anything. When I saw Sketchup for the first time I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I messed with it on an amateur level I guess you could say for a couple of years until I found Brooke Godfrey on youtube. She changed everything for me. She broke down each tool one at a time and within two or three days I was really amazed at what I was able to do rather quickly with it. My second studio which was much smaller since I was retired and not doing outside work anymore at 24 by 24 I designed completely in sketchup before I cut the first board. Took a couple of days to do it in it's entirety and working in layers I was able to go back and look at each stud wall with dimensions and take a picture of it on my cell phone and then I basically had the blue print, one wall at a time, on my phone. It worked like a charm. No waste at all and I knew down to the 2x4 the materials I needed to build the project. Not to mention, as Brooke (this Brooke, not the sketchup Brooke lol) was saying, there are always these little problems to solve. I had already solved them in sketchup for the second studio. It was a dream build. I also, even before then, had learned to think in 4x8 sheets of plywood so there was no waste and no unnecessary cuts that had to be made. Wish I had had Sketchup when I built the first studio. I was still solving problems on the fly so to speak at that time, but it did get done. One nail at a time lol! I would advise anyone wanting to design any type of build, from the simplest shed to more complex buildings to learn to use Sketchup. Spend 3 days in Sketchup school and save countless hours of frustration in the future, not to mention your designs will start to be much better because you can try things without it costing a cent. I think you can still get Sketchup 2017 for free though they have now gone to a monthly subscription if you like web base stuff. I don't. I want the program on my computer so I'm not reliant on the internet. Not to mention it's hard to beat free!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

love that.... just worry about the next nail. perfect.

I’ve used gas struts for heavy lids on pool deck. They did work well. I have to say I would’ve def gotten discouraged from failures I made. I applaud your initiative, passion and stamina Brooke! I wish I could do what you do but I do get much enjoyment watching you and Dave. Thank you 😁🥰😎

@marirose19

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brooke, Gas struts are a great idea, but there are something similar used on overhead cabinet doors in marine vessels/sailboats that some van dwellers also use. They have advantages over gas struts but can’t recall their name or even the advantages except I think they’re just as strong if not stronger yet use less space (width wise) which is important in tiny spaces; I may be misremembering the advantages though. I don’t know if they’d hold up that door but any educated marine salesperson should know. That said, gas struts might just be easier at this point to avoid further research & running around. Good luck. PS My husband has a saying (not original I don’t think) that states, “Perfection is the enemy of good.” I think you’ve made your peace with not being a perfectionist though which is a darn good thing. That cabin looks great & I love the colors & decor you chose.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

for sure! thanks for the info :)

How inspiring it is to see you frustrated, but work through the frustration. Such humility. I rember working on finishing my basement. Couldn't sleep because it consumed me. Got up a 3 a.m., said a prayer and continued the work. Glad I did. Great job Brooke. Thanks for this video.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

boy that's the truth... i literally couldn't live beyond the build of this cabin! so true.

Your cabin was one of the reasons why I decided to build an A frame greenhouse. Roll up plastic wall instead of lift up wall.

@savanahgeorge786

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea! I’ve been looking at greenhouse frames online all day and they’re total crap

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

awesome!

Brooke, you are so motivating, thank you for showing us all of the hard parts, and not making this about an Instagram perfect picture. It's the journey and the process, much respect!!! Very inspirational.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Brooke, every time I see a notification from you or Bush Radical, I get so excited 'cause I know it's going to be an awesome video. Looks like heaven on earth there. You did a fantastic job and are always an inspiration in everything you do! Love you guys. ❤🏕🌲🐕

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

I really admire you, Brooke, and I think you did a terrific job on this cabin! Thanks for being an inspiration to so many women, including me! Love your puppy, too! Take care!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I still envy you and Dave. It is a big blessing to do what you do. God bless Brook

Helpful and brilliant video. I wish more people would do “after the fact” videos on a build. Maybe you guys could do it on the other building you did together.

Despite setbacks that you incurred you did a great job. One of the best things about doing your first construction project by yourself, or with help but being in charge is the learning curve and the experience you gain. It gives you unforgettable knowledge for your next project and all those that follow. Keep up the good work.

@marirose19

2 жыл бұрын

@Sararijoes’s Adventures I think you mean to say “Keep up the GREAT work!”😉

@safarijoesadventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@marirose19 👍

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

for sure!

Brooke , its about time , i was just wondering when you going to put out a video , lol , , this is a awesome little cabin , i cant wait to get out in the country , dont make us wait so long for the next one please , haha , stay safe friend

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

i'll try LOL

@TennesseeDudScratcher

2 жыл бұрын

@@therealgirlinthewoods Thank you

You’re such a tuffy, Brooke- Always outside gettin it done no matter what- Proud of your ongoing perseverance - wishing you good health and well being

Brooke, I am so impressed by this beautiful creation you made, not only the cabin but where you located it, the scenery, and the well. I just love everything about this place from the frame, the wall that extends out, the colors you choose, the deck and patio, it's perfect!!! If I could retire there as a single person, I would feel blessed every day I woke up there. You are tremendously blessed. I only wish I could do this myself. If you ever feel led to bless someone with it, here I am. 😂💖🙏

@marirose19

2 жыл бұрын

@Jennifer A Ditto that on all you said including retiring there. PS Did you see the original shape that well was in? Let’s just say it wasn’t the vibrant yellow it is now. Am I right folks?

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

You seem like such a very sweet down-to-earth lady. Your determination and ability to build these projects is truly amazing! Good job! Look forward to the next video. 🤗💛

Brooke, I admired your tenacity. Never give up and get your project completed. Our motto was "Don't quit" as we raised our 4 children. Now they all are responsible adults.

I wish every young person, but especially girls, could see this post. I grew up in the 60s and 70s when girls learned how to cook and sew, while boys learned how to build. I love knowing the skills I was taught, but when I bought my first house was at a total loss on how to do the most basic plumbing, electrical, and wood-working. This needs to be part of everyone’s education. Even if you have someone to help, it gives confidence and know-how. Not every guy is going to be good at basic home skills, just like every gal won’t be a good cook.

I can only imagine how frustrating building this cabin by yourself was. But girl you persevered and finished this amazing project. You should be very proud of all you have accomplished.

The most important thing…You didn’t let the obstacle’s stop you! You powered through! Girl power!

I’ve built things with and without directions lol I worked as a electrician for few years and remodeling homes so I love tools and making things you did a great job figuring it out

Loved the "Rumours" from Fleetwood Mac there. It should sound incredible there alone! Love your cabin 🙂

The fact that you brought a turntable AND a Fleetwood Mac album makes you that much more awesome!

I had snow days from work this week (I'm a TA). After finishing college coursework (going back to become a teacher) I wound up binge-watching your channel. Even realized that I had watched one of your husband's videos a few months ago when looking up backyard sawmills. My husband came home and just rolled his eyes. Then I let him lay on the couch to watch Radical's video about painting a car (we have a $1400 Aveo in the driveway with a funky-awful paintjob). I left him there for an hour and came back to him still watching Radical videos. "I get it. Didn't watch hers, but this guy is awesome and right in my wheelhouse." I gave him a wide-eyed nod. We aren't going off grid, but we like doing things on our own, paying for used cars and furniture with cash and just finding out how to live the way we want without being burdened with debt. After five years of paying minimally on my student loans as a teacher I'll be cleared of student loans. People give me sideways glances when I say this because they feel they're paying for it dearly with their taxes. It's one of many tax-paid programs, and their children are enrolled in public education, so I don't put much merit into their disdain. I don't ever want a brand new vehicle to watch be destroyed by deer or falling ice because, why? It's nice to know that there are other realistic people out there.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

love it! thanks for watching!

I love decks. I'm always out on mine. Glad you didn't skimp. It's beautiful. I'd love to have that cabin.

Great to see the candid comments. I’m working on my 2nd cabin - I’m calling it my workshop. I got two walls framed up today on a public holiday and I’m so happy with my progress. Shame I have to go to work the rest of the week!

One of your best videos! Very encouraging for someone who might try a similar build. It's not easy to admit making mistakes, but you did it with style and grace. Good job. 😎

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thank you

Despite the problems you had, you did a good job figuring it out. The gas shocks for the open side is a good idea, I was actually going to mention them. Here's a tip, if you are using that trailer a lot, place an old piece of plywood on the top and use large conduit clamps underneather to secure it. You will then have a nice flat surface to haul lumber and spce underneath to haul tools or whatever. Thanks for sharing.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Hello, such a beautiful cabin. Looks so peaceful and we all need a peaceful place. You have done an amazing job!! Thank you for sharing. I was going to put my wall tent back up but I am going to try building a very small cabin. You inspire me!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Good job and great explanations about the problems you ran into. About the pulley. One pulley does nothing to affect the weight of an object. If a pulley is hung from the ceiling and a 50lb load is put one side. It takes a 50 lb pull one the other line to lift it up. A single pulley simply changes the direction of the force. There a hundreds of videos on KZread that can explain this concept better than I can in the comments.

It’s really nice to get a new video today! You turned a dream into reality, with hard work and being brave enough to tackle this yourself!

Your cabin is adorable! Love it! Love that you're willing to share everything with us, the downs and the ups. Bottom line? You did a great job and created a lovely space.

Welcome back Brooke!!! Wishing you and the pups a lovely week🌺🌼🌺🌼

Awesome compilation, Brooke!❤

Thanks for sharing with us Brooke. I admire you for all the things you do and I'm sure you inspire many people. I did not do the 30 day challenge but I think I will start just because I think it will be fun and something me and my dogs will enjoy. I love how you don't give up and you just find a way to make things work. Looking forward to your next video and some of that yummy food you cook. Take care.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thanks have fun!

Grit, tenacity, faith, strength from papa God…it’s all worth it. I’m working on my health at the moment-major endometriosis and chronic pain etc., but I’m standing in faith and I’m determined to feel better and be healed. Your videos show me a lot about focusing on the task and not giving up. Thanks dear sister in Christ. Xoxo

Great to see you show people the good, bad and ugly about trying a lone DIY build. It gives a more realistic idea on the challenges involved, and yet in the end it makes the reward even greater. I recall I had plenty of offers of help during my first cabin build. I would laugh and tell them I would love their help, but I wouldn't know what to tell you to do since I don't know what I'm doing myself. :) Your project turned out real nice, and you got to learn even more through the setbacks and mistakes.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

hey thanks much Dave!

Thanks Brooke! Im not much of a builder. My creations usually look like Dr Seuss built them. I am a crafter, but I love the eclectic! I notice all your decorations. You have made your space so inviting. I braid rugs, among all my other dabblings, and noticed that beautiful little braided rug at the door. Moose is the sweetest little fur baby! Hows Da Woof doing?

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

ahhh yes i'm a sucker for a braided rug with color!

Brooke, don't be so hard on yourself and focus on your minor mistakes on your cabin build. I love your cabin you did an amazing job it's so cute the wall that opens up is great. I watched all of your cabin build videos.

A simple tip for laying out walls or roofs or anything requiring 16” or 24” spacing, is to start with your first mark (X) and go to your spacings (either 16 or 24) and put the mark 3/4” back. Put the X to the right and do that all the way to the end. Then your 4 x 8 materials will always land half way on the stud or rafter. It works for the 8' length too. Hope this helps next time.

@marirose19

2 жыл бұрын

@phil marriage Do you have a blog? I’d subscribe to it. Or a book? I’d buy it. You get the idea.

@yttkuar

2 жыл бұрын

@@marirose19 No, I'm just an old retired builder with a brain full of old tricks of the trade. Any book on carpentry would cover the basics and even more complicated instructions for building. If I was younger and didn't have to ask my grand kids what Etsy is, I might think about a blog.

@Downeastwaves

2 жыл бұрын

Very neat!

Please keep posting winter overnight stays…..firewood…cooking…etc. And I love the scenery.

Wow ... there's SO much in this review that I can use! Just like many of Dave's videos, I'll be rewatching this one, Brooke, to glean as much as I can from you folk's experience :) Today's "take-away"; don't overthink it ... just get moving and learn from my mistakes. Thanks for sharing (and please say "hi" to Dave for me) God Bless you and yours

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thanks much will do!

One of your best videos. Allowing your subscribers to see the mistakes and frustrations makes it an honest experience. Everyone who builds makes mistakes and learns more.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

I think it's awesome that you made this video!! It's great to see it come together and start to finish. But, it's even better to see your struggles, just so maybe someone else can learn from what you did and maybe help them with their build. I think it turned out amazing, and I love the life that y'all have made for yourselves. I'd love to do this one day!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!! 😊😊😊

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

appreciate it thanks a lot!

Glad to see you back! Great job on this build, there’s always things that go wrong, just fix it and move on! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

It wasn't until this past week when I found you and your husband's channels, and I absolutely love everything you guys have done. I just recently did my first build of a desk, which came out nicely. Your videos have inspired me to start saving for materials to make a greenhouse that can be used all year round. Thank you for sharing your videos and beautiful personality! God bless.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

awesome! and welcome!

Thank you for this video. I know you worked long & hard on this project & you made it seem pretty easy. I love the idea of a half storage loft. But love the openness & the high ceiling making it larger. Good job girl boss...she gone

It's really important that you shared this. Mad respect...

Brooke, wish you could bottle up some of that energy, ingenuity, courage, and perseverance and sell it in an all-in-one easy tablet for chickens like me😉. If you ever want to host another one of your women's empowerment camping weekends out west somewhere you're totally welcome to our off-grid property in the Blackfoot mountains of Idaho. That's a sincere invitation! Keep up the great work inspiring all of us who admire all you're doing. The only suggestion or request i'd make if you ever asked would be... we NEED more videos (as if you're not busy enough) 😉

Lifting your Wall: you need a block and tackle pulley, and your extension should make it work. By wrapping the rope around a pair of pulleys, you can let go of the rope and the wall won't fall. The Weight of the wall is on the double pulleys, the multiple wraps prevent it from pulling loose, so you only need the manual strength to pull the rope.

Congratulations, what a labor of love. Knowing myself, I would have little girl tantrums lol. Whenever I watch your videos, you always remind me how women can be strong, graceful and chic. Epitomy of a classy woman who knows how to get it done!!! Thank you, you always uplift my spirits and encourage me to never give up. 🌱💜✨

Brooke, Very impressive. "Red neck engineering" is a must when working on any project that is away from the full toolbox, constant electricity and plumbing. I think you did a wonderful job. Everything you mentioned would have never been noticed by a visitor or viewer. You learned on this project and that is great. I'm 70 and convinced the day we quit learning, is the day we really quit living. Our hears may still be beating and brain waves still eminating, but .. you''ve quit. Hope that is a long, long way off for both of us. A place to enjoy Da Woff and Moose is worth it all.

And look at wee Moose napping on his cushion in the sun. So cute 😘

It’s amazing what the brain can figure out when it needs to, and being a fast learner helps also. Great stuff Brookie! 👍😃✌️🇺🇸

Amazing work, Brooke ♥️

Thanks for recapping the build, it’s inspiring and real!

I believe you have learned a lot from assisting your husband in his building projects. I think you did a great job building that A-Frame cabin by yourself. It will make a great little getaway place for a weekend. As for the plans not detailing how components fit together that is typical. One reason is that designers with an architectural background don't usually provide connection details on the drawings. Another reason is that in most cases the designer hasn't actually built that project. If it had been drawn by a mechanical engineer or a mechanical designer they concentrate on how things fit together and there is a greater chance that some connection details would be shown. Keep up the good work.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

ahhh makes sense

Me and my friends used to build halfpipe skate ramps in the woods in Virginia in the 80's. We did it all with nothing but a Hammer, Hand Saw, Jig Saw, Skill Saw, Power Drill, and a Tape Measure. I think you did a great job on this cabin, it looks awesome! Every time you build something, there's always things you miss or messed up on, but that's the learning process.

Learned the hard way a long time ago - never measure when you can mark it in place. It doesn't matter what it measures then. It just fits. Still, a good result for someone off grid, alone, and with minimal experience. Good for you.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

yes my hubby has been telling me that over and over

How do you stay so brave and problem solve when you don't know what you're doing? You are so inspiring thank you so much for being you!

Hey Brooke, good to see ya, I have a spring build planned, it's only a new workshop but it's a start. It may take me some time I've never built before, but I'm determined to get it done by myself. My kids are like mum let us help you, nar I'm good thanks ....lol there used to me doing crazy stuff. Well take care and if you can't be good be careful. 💜

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

I'm impressed Brooke and you got sick in the midst of this build and you still managed to get this done. I wish I could be strong as you are.

Girl in the Woods. She Gone! Back to the lumber yard! Being short of material is by biggest frustration when doing a remote build. I tend to buy extra now and If I don’t use it I know I will find a need for it someplace else on the property. A couple of ribeye steaks will usually coax a helping hand for the awkward stuff and is money well spent. They can also provide an extra set of eyes for the dropped hardware, misplaced tools, and the wrong cut you are just about to make, but always bring a couple of tape measures cuz I’m sure Bigfoot collects them.

It's honestly nice to see the grit and frustration that goes into these things. I appreciate seeing the most authentic sides of things. You've done amazing that is for sure!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

I say you ROCK at this! Even a beginner like me got so inspired, I got my very first piece of land. Its not very big, but it will be camp for spring to fall and in the woods but close enough to be protected if need be. Going to build a pallet place foundation, then put up that cool 14x16 tent you have in one of your videos. Going to make it a great camp site. Can rent it out when not in use.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

love it!

This was awesome to see! You only ever see the successes, so seeing the behind the scenes helped motivate me! Thanks Brooke! Keep up the great work.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Spencer!

I love my Buddy heater! You are a hard worker. 💕

Nothing is ever as easy as youtube videos make them look!! Fortunately, after a lifetime of building things, I know better. But many videos try to make it look like it was done in an afternoon when I know it was not! Good build though! Glad you learned some things. That's what it's all about. 😃 😃 😃

You did pretty good for a first timer ,there's a few things you could have done differently ,but we learn from our mistakes usually,couple things im gonna say ,if you decide to change the well to hold water above the frost line ,you might want to build a well house ,i think its fine the way it is and would skip the ball valve idea to prevent freezing ,and for the toilet out house idea i would go with a compost toilet and cedar chips and keep it inside for the cold nights ,you dont want to poop were your drinking waters coming from ,and the compost will turn back into good planting soil,and you can reuse your bucket too...lol ,maybe try a counter balance on your swing up door ,let them do the work of lifting it for you ,two pully wheels on the same line will cut the weight in half ,always keep a locking pins or posts under that door when its up ,you dont see the wind coming looks good and remember if anybody asks where always only 28 at heart

You got frustrated, but you never gave up. That's super important, job well done. You inspire a lot of people, thanks for sharing. God bless you and your family.

I came from Slovakia,from Europe and I love your videos.They are so peaceful and so nice.I love it.I appreciate what you are doing.😊 God bless you🤠🤗✌👍

Your honesty is refreshing! As a woman I feel we need to know these things! It’s probably a learning curve on each build no matter how long & how much you have building things come up you don’t plan on. They also prepare a person to problem solve “on the fly”! Great Job!❤️

Oh my goodness so good to see your face with a new video Brooke. You always make it seem like we are all sitting there visiting with you. Good for you sticking to it building that little cabin. Thanks for sharing the good as well as the frustrating.

You make it look so easy but nice to see that mistakes can be made and its good you highlight them so other know before they attempt it xx love the videos keep them coming

We have missed you, hope you all are well. We watched this build and I know we can't see it all behind the scenes but you did an awesome job Brook.🌸

Love the colors! Red and turquoise are my all time favorite colors together….

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

meee toooo

A Country Girl CAN survive!! Thanks for sharing some of the difficulties you experienced. Looks like a neat cabin in a nice location.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I envy your lifestyle I really enjoy watching you and Dave’s videos keep them coming God bless you all

I was in construction for 25 years and did lots of framing. Even the pros consider it a good day when they didn't have to haul out the sawsall to cut something apart they screwed up and have to do over again. You had some great learning experiences and there is no short cut to experience on the job site.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

What a challenge especially because you did it alone! Love this little cabin!👍🤗

I had no idea this build was such an ordeal! But, you got it done and it looks great!

You've got a great eye for design Brooke

Really enjoy your videos! I love seeing how it really is when working a project.

Thank you for sharing the reality of doing something like this. I built a 10 by 10 storage shed last summer and used a 30.00 bundle of slab wood and cut a few small pine trees, and Shou sugi ban the wood for the floor, so I didn't have to pay green treated prices. LOl Plywood sides, and sheet metal roof. Lots of bracing and clamps, but got it done. You are an inspiration. Thank you. Shout out to Dave also.

I really like how the tiny A frame! You worked thru all the problems well ,and now you have a great little place to get away from it all.

Yup. I know the struggle. I totally believe in perseverance which you have in abundance.

While I might not be fully committed to having this lifestyle (yet at least) you and your husband’s channels have inspired me to start my own small building projects on my property.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

awesome!

I do not see myself building an A-Frame cottage any time soon lol, but watching you tackle this project in the most raw and honest way inspires me to not shy away from new projects :)

My first woodworking project was building a large pantry type cabinet for my kitchen. I thought, "how hard can that be? I'll just build the frame and put some wood for shelves on it, then use plywood for the outside". LOL. well, it wasn't easy and there were support boards I didn't think and had to take it all apart and do it again. Other than not having cabinet doors, it took me probably 10 months to do along with multiple projects I have going on. I have to say though, there's definitely something to having made the attempt and figure it out for myself and now having that extra storage space I need for stocking up. I love having it, pretty or not. Someday when I'm caught up on getting this place together, I would hope to try this or even one of your bush tents (if that's what you call it) to build. You're such an inspiration to get out there and do it -- learn how to take care of yourself in the outdoors and without all the luxuries to make it happen. Thank you for sharing all these videos. Glad to see a video posted. Missed you on here. Hope you're feeling better.

You worked so hard and learned so much. It is sweet and you will enjoy it for years. Good job. ❤

That A frame is just wayyyy cool kind of like exspecting a little gnome or woodland fairy to pop out at ya 😆 I'd definitely do one if i had the land to do it on

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

lol totally

I absolutely love your courage and your excitement about your builds

Well done! You now know much more and your skills are increased. I have a lot of experience building. 1st time with a metal roof for me was a struggle also. The ridge cap put up a fuss. Mine is not perfect like yours but I'm proud of it anyway. You should be very proud of yourself with this build. Your comfort zone is expanded!! This is how we grow! take care!!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

You are something else. Wow you can do it all! What a great little A-frame..I love the liftable wall. The only thing with that is I've heard in the summertime the U.P. has mosquitoes as big as giant bitting horse flies. You're right next to the river. I don't think I could handle that. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

What a great insight Brooke to the trials and tribulations never really seen on an edited video. You and Dave's inspiration motivated me to do one this spring on land I own and as a resource, I have yours and Dave's videos to help me through it. Wish me luck lol.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

Yip yip!!! good luck!

I just love how independent you are! I wasn’t raised for that.. at 56 I hope I can become just a little independent! I can watch you to see how to go about it. Thank you for sharing your successes and your (near) failures. Love this little cabin!! All the little things that aren’t perfect just add character and make for a really good story to look back on.

I cut metal roofing for years with a circ saw but it is so much EASIER with a handheld 4 inch grinder with the 1/16 blades. This a "hard tent" that snow slides off of. VERY GOOD IDEA and turned out very nice!!!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

yup hard side tent!