Building A Log Cabin | Ep. 48 | A Christmas video! + Varnishing the floor and installing a toilet!
Welcome to our channel! This Log Cabin Project is a dream that we have had for several years that we finally decided to make a reality. Our goal is to build a tiny log cabin from scratch using as much material from our land as possible. We are building it entirely using hand tools (no chainsaw!). This cabin will function fully off-grid and will be only accessible by foot. Subscribe to follow our journey!
In this episode, we bring up our compost toilet and drill a hole into our floor to pass the ventilation tube. We also varnish our first floor with 3 coats of oil-based varnish to protect the white pine boards. We install a more permanent door-stop molding and seal up some cracks. We then decorate for Christmas by making an evergreen wreath and putting some lights in a small Christmas tree. We finish up by sharing with you the story of when we first met and what our Christmas eve tradition is.
We are learning a lot as we are doing (as always), so don't hesitate if you have any questions, it will be a pleasure to share tips and tricks, if possible.
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Thank you. Have a merry Christmas.
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Thanks so much :)
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
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Thank you!!
What could be better than a newly finished floor, a toilet almost ready for use, a door jam properly aligned, skating on ice without skates and a chocolate and fruit fondue celebrating 4 years together. Life is grand. Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing your life's adventure.
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We couldn't ask for a better life! Thanks so much Robert!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND MERRY CHRISTMAS . . . . . . .❤
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Thank you so much!!
So cool. My wife and I got married on Dec 28th 45 years ago now. I hope all the best for you both and may all your wishes come true.
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Wow congratulations on your anniversary! 45 is impressive, we hope we will get there as well :)
You will remember this Christmas for the rest of your life. I have so enjoyed watching you two work together. I hate to see this play list come to an end. Often when I'm binging to catch up on a new channel, I will speed it up, but yours, I watched and enjoyed every minute with you. In just a couple of days I have lived a couple of years of your life with you and I must say it was a pleasant experience. And your video making skills are quite good. I notice a lot of how you put your vids together that most people will never realize if they don't make and edit videos. You know how to tell the story without words. No easy task. Your many camera angles always lend to the flow of the story. So good. What you two have done with simple hand tools is rather astonishing in this day of rat race got to get it done yesterday with a minimum of effort mentality. I've come to love you both!! Now I'm stuck having to wait between vids lol! But I'll look forward to them.
It is such a beautiful home a really dream home and two very special people making it a reality. God bless and keep you all in his graces.
Awe...Happy Anniversary
such a beautiful piece of property. I'm envious.
Cute 🎄
Молодцы! У вас золотые руки!
I love the simplicity of your lives at the cabin, and it’s especially beautiful how you celebrate special moments in simple ways that are every bit as special as fancy trips and lots of money spent would be. Perhaps more special.
I have to say, I am so proud of you two for all the work it took to build your cabin. Here is wishing you both a great Christmas and New Year. Enjoy your cabin through this winter season...
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Thank you so much Gary!!
@joannclinedinst2729
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❤so beautiful
Thanks!
Maëla .That wreath in the eve of a Christmas is so 👌. Merry Christmas both of You.
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Thank you so much!!
Working together for a common good, hats off to both of you. Truly a benchmark. Thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas and may we have peace on earth soon.
You Canadians, you're so used to ice you don't even need skates to skate. That little clip was actually really cool. Probably saves time and energy traveling along the frozen creek too.
what an awesome way to show your love to others by how you two react to each other. I have watched all of your videos the most amazing thing, how peaceful you two are toward each other. As I see others' comments something is absolute and that is the positive effect you two have on others. So congratulation .you built a beautiful cabin which has your hard work and the love that you put in with patience, and respect for maela by allowing her to participate ( most men don't have that patience. as an unfortunately I am one of them. So thank you I learned something new from a younger person) most of all you allow her to learn and grow .that is impressive and through to all of these, the community that you invited have enjoyed and I am sure some of them may want to do what you have done and I can't thank you enough for sharing your journey with us although Minnesota is very cold we send you warmth and prosperity and happiness. Have great Christmas and new year.
Insane! All hand work really impressive no power tools at all!
C’est un moment inoubliable pour vous deux ,vous avez effectué votre rêve,votre passion,tout vient de volonté,de talents et de l’énergie ,je vous souhaite un chaleureux Noël et une Bonne Année dans forêt 🎉🎉🎉
Merry Christmas
I watched the whole thing…brilliant!
Feliz de Navidad , desde España felicidades Jose Manuel
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Muchas gracias Jose
Beautiful movie, beautiful people.
Congratulations beautiful couple and log cabin👍👍👍👍
Merry Christmas you two. The floors look so nice and shiny. Excited to see what the new year brings.
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Thank you Cathy! We are excited too!
Joyeux Noël et bon courage à vous deux🤩
WoW première couronne, premier sapin dans votre maison ! C’est full touchant 🥰 Tout es si beau et bien fait 🫶 Trop hâte qu’on y fête le premier Noël 🎅 🤶 🎄
Deus os Abençoem. E tenham um Ano Novo feliz. 🇧🇷
Thank you for sharing your beautiful tradition with us!
I look forward to your time on the internet.
Love the show, you two seem so In sync...and did you take a vow of no talking??lol how do you know what person is doing what job. Maela, what a women you go girl...
Have a nice day🏡👏🎂🎂🎂
Gave yourselves a great holiday present…well done…be safe and sound…
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Thanks Norman!
Even in winter, if you put the dough in the loft, it will ferment and you can bake bread on the wood stove.
Merry Christmas !
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Thank you!
Love all you guys do, and I especially love the story how you met and how you celebrate that first date! much peace and love to you both!
I enjoyed watching you you were very hard workers you have build a very nice place and keep up the good work and a merry Christmas God bless
Great job on your new place!! One thing you might consider is if you raised your water catchment system on a platform, top just below the gutter, the water would gravity feed to your sink and bathroom without the need for a pump and no need to refill the container below the sink. Looking forward to more videos!! 🙂🙂
Congratulations on your anniversary. So wonderful to see you both in a more relaxed episode. Having fun and enjoying your home. The tree and door wreath, such nice touches. Merry Christmas and look forward to your continuing success in future episodes.
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Thanks Robyn! It was much needed relaxation after such a busy year!
Congratulations on your fourth anniversary together. You two work so hard, so It was nice seeing you two out on the beaver pond, together having fun. Merry Christmas.🎄☃️🎄
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Thank Richard!! Merry Christmas to you too
Congratulations for Works. The guitar songs wonderful. Obrigado por existirem com esse belo exemplo de amor!
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. I'm an old goat and you affirm my faith in people. Thank You.
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Same to you!
Great year stay happy merry Christmas
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Thank you!
trees are usually attached to an X or + for stability - looking forward to see how you do tree in 2023 Christmas
Merry Christmas & A Very Blessed New Year 🎄
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Thanks :)
Love the Charlie Brown Christmas tree! 😊
Merry Christmas to a very special couple 🎄⛄🎄.
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Thank you!!
Merry Christmas for both of you 🎄🎄🎄 I wish you all the best and having a wonderful and amazing time together beside your family and friends with happiness and blessing 🙏🙏🙏
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Thank you so much!
Happy anniversary and Merry Christmas from Ontario! You both are wonderful young people thank you for sharing with us all 😊
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Thanks neighbor!
Great video...thank you for sharing your story of when you met and your tradition. I would have thought you been together longer because I remembered finding your channel on looking for van life. Did y'all know each other longer than 4 year ago? I love how you made your home feel more like a home. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and have a happy New Years to you both.
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Nope only 4 years! Thank Jeff, same to you!!
Happy 5 year anniversary. Merry Christmas to you both!
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Thank you so much!
I'm so glad I stayed to the end. That was sweet. I wish you many, many more fondues.
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Thank you!
Joyeuses fêtes. Beau plancher.
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Merci Yan!
What a beautiful couple and a beautiful video. You are capturing nature so perfectly now I can't wait to see your videos each week. That shot of the water running down stream under the ice was mesmerizing. What a fun tradition with the Fondue, thanks for sharing it with us and for making these entertaining videos! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and that you have another wonderful 4 years together. I met my wife in fall of 2017 and it took us 5 years to bring her here from the Philippines. We just got married this October almost 5 years to the day from when we first met. This is our first Christmas together as a married couple and we are starting our own traditions. We both love your videos and this one was special to us so thank you!
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Thanks so much for the kind words Dave, and congrats on your marriage!
I just found your channel, and have been binge watching this build. You guys are so cute together! I love your love! You work so well together, and your cabin is turning out breathtakingly beautiful. Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing the finished product, and jealously want one of my own! Love you guys!
Wow, that floor turned out really nice, the cabin is looking so good, great job you two! Happy Holidays!
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Thank you!! You too :)
Just want to say you both doing a great job. Maela can drive a nail with the best of them . Hope all your plans come true . Thsnk you for to shareing you to build with us.
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Thank you Gene!
MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy NEW YEAR. CIAO From the DOLOMITES ITALY!
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Thank you!! We hope to visit there, looks beautiful :)
@derov4132
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Yes. The DOLOMITES are beautiful and People come from all ower the world.
Trust me people. If the Mountain men and Frontiers men, had access to modern tools and materials. They sure as hell would have used them...As their life depended on the best, most modern tools at the time they could afford. And everybody knows Die Hard is a Christmas Movie...Merry Christmas...
Merry Christmas from our family to yours 🎄🎁🎄
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Thanks so much!
Happy Holiday to you as well !! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks Deborah :)
Nick and Maela, you are a adorable couple. Hopefully you will spend many many more Christmas eve chocolate fondue anniversary together.
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Thank you so much! We hope so too :)
It's never home until the toilet is installed..the floor is absolutely beautiful..its been a real pleasure watching the two of on this journey..cant wait to see what happens next year..merry Christmas..
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Thank you!!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Texas to both of you! What a beautiful, warm, and inviting home you have made for the coming years. The tree is so cute and I love the wreath hanging on the door - it’s so unique with the branches from different trees. I’ll have to remember your idea idea. Looking forward to more videos in the coming weeks.
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Thanks Lucy!!
Merry Christmas, happy new year and happy anniversary.
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Thank you so much!!
I whish my four year periods were productive as yours... :) Merry Christmas!
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It's never too late to start!
Que linda a árvore 🌲... Felicidades pra vocês e boas festas.. FELIZ NATAL E BOAS FESTAS MEUS AMORES
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Muchas gracias Mira!!
Je vous souhaite une très bonne fin d année ainsi que de bonne fêtes vue de France 🇨🇵
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Merci beaucoup!
Happy anniversary, Merry Christmas, & Happy New Year to a beautiful young couple! Looking forward to seeing more of you and build in the new year 😊🎄
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Thank you so much :))
Hope you guys have a merry Christmas and a happy new year 🫶
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Thanks Ian!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🇬🇧
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Thank you! Same to you :)
Merry Christmas from the Philippines! 🎄🎄🎄🎉🎉🎉
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Wow thank you!
Merry Christmas from Muskegon Michigan
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Thank you! We've been through Muskegon a few times!
Have a Nice Christmas 🎄✌❤❤🤗
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Thank you!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Brazil Nick and Maela.
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Thank you!
Awwww Happy Aniversario and Merry Christmas 🎁 keep up the good job 👏🏻
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
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Thanks :)
Happy birthday and Merry Christmas 🎄🎅💖. Good eat and take care you. 🙏
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Thank you!!
Happy New Year
Congratulations on a great year of accomplishments! What a wonderful piece of the world you’ve chosen. Merry Christmas and bong chance 2023
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Thank you Sandra!!
Happy anniversary! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Keep warm up there!
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Thanks Karl!
Merry Christmas 🎄🙏🏽
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Thank you!
Hermosa tradición que la recordarán por el resto de sus vidas...feliz navidad. Los veo desde el sur de Chile.
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Muchas gracias :)
Freuhliger weinachten wünsche euch
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Danke schön!
Merry Christmas to you both. May God bless you.
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Same to you!
Merry Christmas to you both. Peace, Michael
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Thank you Michael!
One of my favorite channels! Merry Christmas 🎄
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Thanks Scott!
Merry Christmas, you two!
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Thanks Jim :)
Joyeux Noël et bon courage à vous deux. Deus os Abençoem. E tenham um Ano Novo feliz. .
Ich wunsche euch beiden frohe Weihnachen ❤❤❤❤❤❤ und ein gutes neues Jahr
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Danke schön!
Thank You for this video! God Jehovah Bless you and HIs Son Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior to God.
0:30 ahhh! The good ol' shitter!
Thank you for sharing your life and experience with us. I am looking forward to next year’s events. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and especially God Bless. 🎉
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Thank you so much Nancy! It's our pleasure to share our journey with everyone :)
Muy feliz navidad para los dos!! Brillante trabajo el que han hecho. Felicidades
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Muchas gracias :)
Merry Christmas 🎄
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Thanks Wanda!
Joyeux noël et bonnes fêtes.
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Merci! À vous aussi :)
Merry christmas to both of you. Be safe and God bless bless.
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Thank you!
The log cabin is looking great. I am wishing you two a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Thank you so much! Same to you