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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  • @richardbriggs3480
    @richardbriggs3480 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Have a merry Christmas.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much :)

  • @ricobarenschee4369
    @ricobarenschee4369 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @robertcolvin3182
    @robertcolvin3182 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • Жыл бұрын

    We couldn't ask for a better life! Thanks so much Robert!

  • @dimitrastavrou3761
    @dimitrastavrou3761 Жыл бұрын

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND MERRY CHRISTMAS . . . . . . .❤

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @rickfranz6072
    @rickfranz6072 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Wow congratulations on your anniversary! 45 is impressive, we hope we will get there as well :)

  • @BirdYoumans
    @BirdYoumans Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @dacrowrose2
    @dacrowrose26 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @kevincerce5056
    @kevincerce5056 Жыл бұрын

    Awe...Happy Anniversary

  • @Mordrayso
    @Mordrayso Жыл бұрын

    such a beautiful piece of property. I'm envious.

  • @mrs.onyango6504
    @mrs.onyango6504 Жыл бұрын

    Cute 🎄

  • @user-fv6oh9wl5r
    @user-fv6oh9wl5r5 ай бұрын

    Молодцы! У вас золотые руки!

  • @janmitchell641
    @janmitchell64111 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082 Жыл бұрын

    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...

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Gary!!

  • @joannclinedinst2729

    @joannclinedinst2729

    8 ай бұрын

    ❤so beautiful

  • @skeeterbug9875
    @skeeterbug9875 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @markogronfors3826
    @markogronfors3826 Жыл бұрын

    Maëla .That wreath in the eve of a Christmas is so 👌. Merry Christmas both of You.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @robertbreland4356
    @robertbreland4356 Жыл бұрын

    Working together for a common good, hats off to both of you. Truly a benchmark. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ghhammer3498
    @ghhammer3498 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas and may we have peace on earth soon.

  • @ModernDayMinuteman
    @ModernDayMinuteman5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @khosrowmkh2554
    @khosrowmkh2554 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @wathier123
    @wathier123 Жыл бұрын

    Insane! All hand work really impressive no power tools at all!

  • @takinivo2142
    @takinivo2142 Жыл бұрын

    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 🎉🎉🎉

  • @mikebrown4526
    @mikebrown45268 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas

  • @regbowes1127
    @regbowes11277 ай бұрын

    I watched the whole thing…brilliant!

  • @josemanuelvallejo2844
    @josemanuelvallejo2844 Жыл бұрын

    Feliz de Navidad , desde España felicidades Jose Manuel

  • Жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias Jose

  • @stevenschwagel8029
    @stevenschwagel8029 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful movie, beautiful people.

  • @rosablank1814
    @rosablank18148 ай бұрын

    Congratulations beautiful couple and log cabin👍👍👍👍

  • @cathybrewer8958
    @cathybrewer8958 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas you two. The floors look so nice and shiny. Excited to see what the new year brings.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Cathy! We are excited too!

  • @jcf002y
    @jcf002y Жыл бұрын

    Joyeux Noël et bon courage à vous deux🤩

  • @manonpelletier9393
    @manonpelletier9393 Жыл бұрын

    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 🎅 🤶 🎄

  • @mzildaagostinho
    @mzildaagostinho Жыл бұрын

    Deus os Abençoem. E tenham um Ano Novo feliz. 🇧🇷

  • @kellylandis3492
    @kellylandis34929 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful tradition with us!

  • @fishingcostarica
    @fishingcostarica Жыл бұрын

    I look forward to your time on the internet.

  • @kathleencartee738
    @kathleencartee7388 ай бұрын

    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...

  • @moekaykhine4633
    @moekaykhine4633 Жыл бұрын

    Have a nice day🏡👏🎂🎂🎂

  • @normanmerrill1241
    @normanmerrill1241 Жыл бұрын

    Gave yourselves a great holiday present…well done…be safe and sound…

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Norman!

  • @user-hz1gn1uo7l
    @user-hz1gn1uo7l10 ай бұрын

    Even in winter, if you put the dough in the loft, it will ferment and you can bake bread on the wood stove.

  • @jacksondai9736
    @jacksondai9736 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas !

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @slimpickins3425
    @slimpickins34258 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @donaldshields2483
    @donaldshields24838 ай бұрын

    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

  • @JerryGreuel
    @JerryGreuel Жыл бұрын

    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!! 🙂🙂

  • @robyn7287
    @robyn7287 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robyn! It was much needed relaxation after such a busy year!

  • @richardliles4415
    @richardliles4415 Жыл бұрын

    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.🎄☃️🎄

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank Richard!! Merry Christmas to you too

  • @julioviolao1
    @julioviolao1 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations for Works. The guitar songs wonderful. Obrigado por existirem com esse belo exemplo de amor!

  • @helland846
    @helland846 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. I'm an old goat and you affirm my faith in people. Thank You.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Same to you!

  • @pauldaniels3733
    @pauldaniels3733 Жыл бұрын

    Great year stay happy merry Christmas

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @PrimarchEldarAutarch
    @PrimarchEldarAutarch Жыл бұрын

    trees are usually attached to an X or + for stability - looking forward to see how you do tree in 2023 Christmas

  • @suepeterson5675
    @suepeterson5675 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas & A Very Blessed New Year 🎄

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks :)

  • @notagain8661
    @notagain8661 Жыл бұрын

    Love the Charlie Brown Christmas tree! 😊

  • @laruedouglas7972
    @laruedouglas7972 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas to a very special couple 🎄⛄🎄.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @rezaghoroby7753
    @rezaghoroby7753 Жыл бұрын

    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 🙏🙏🙏

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @caseyoingo6440
    @caseyoingo6440 Жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary and Merry Christmas from Ontario! You both are wonderful young people thank you for sharing with us all 😊

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks neighbor!

  • @BarefootJeff
    @BarefootJeff Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Nope only 4 years! Thank Jeff, same to you!!

  • @maddyf49
    @maddyf497 ай бұрын

    Happy 5 year anniversary. Merry Christmas to you both!

  • 7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @billbo747
    @billbo747 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad I stayed to the end. That was sweet. I wish you many, many more fondues.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @yanlap2183
    @yanlap2183 Жыл бұрын

    Joyeuses fêtes. Beau plancher.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Merci Yan!

  • @davelarsen9847
    @davelarsen9847 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the kind words Dave, and congrats on your marriage!

  • @angelahoddinott6998
    @angelahoddinott6998 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @nena4215
    @nena4215 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, that floor turned out really nice, the cabin is looking so good, great job you two! Happy Holidays!

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! You too :)

  • @genefowler948
    @genefowler948 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gene!

  • @derov4132
    @derov4132 Жыл бұрын

    MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy NEW YEAR. CIAO From the DOLOMITES ITALY!

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! We hope to visit there, looks beautiful :)

  • @derov4132

    @derov4132

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes. The DOLOMITES are beautiful and People come from all ower the world.

  • @WizzRacing
    @WizzRacing Жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @kirbythomas5468
    @kirbythomas5468 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas from our family to yours 🎄🎁🎄

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @deborahashaw6044
    @deborahashaw6044 Жыл бұрын

    Happy Holiday to you as well !! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Deborah :)

  • @cabininthewoods7326
    @cabininthewoods7326 Жыл бұрын

    Nick and Maela, you are a adorable couple. Hopefully you will spend many many more Christmas eve chocolate fondue anniversary together.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! We hope so too :)

  • @skruloos1
    @skruloos1 Жыл бұрын

    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..

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @lucyl2770
    @lucyl2770 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lucy!!

  • @gideonamnony7196
    @gideonamnony7196 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas, happy new year and happy anniversary.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @albertcobos8165
    @albertcobos8165 Жыл бұрын

    I whish my four year periods were productive as yours... :) Merry Christmas!

  • Жыл бұрын

    It's never too late to start!

  • @miraguedes9339
    @miraguedes9339 Жыл бұрын

    Que linda a árvore 🌲... Felicidades pra vocês e boas festas.. FELIZ NATAL E BOAS FESTAS MEUS AMORES

  • Жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias Mira!!

  • @bonnetbruno8866
    @bonnetbruno8866 Жыл бұрын

    Je vous souhaite une très bonne fin d année ainsi que de bonne fêtes vue de France 🇨🇵

  • Жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup!

  • @peanutlee9813
    @peanutlee9813 Жыл бұрын

    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 😊🎄

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much :))

  • @ianbakedbean4079
    @ianbakedbean4079 Жыл бұрын

    Hope you guys have a merry Christmas and a happy new year 🫶

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ian!

  • @valeriebostick1913
    @valeriebostick1913 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🇬🇧

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Same to you :)

  • @helenmaebachicha2731
    @helenmaebachicha2731 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas from the Philippines! 🎄🎄🎄🎉🎉🎉

  • Жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you!

  • @2-bar-one
    @2-bar-one Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas from Muskegon Michigan

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We've been through Muskegon a few times!

  • @connyscheringa6106
    @connyscheringa6106 Жыл бұрын

    Have a Nice Christmas 🎄✌❤❤🤗

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @gigiograciano412
    @gigiograciano412 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Brazil Nick and Maela.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ivetteguzman5730
    @ivetteguzman5730 Жыл бұрын

    Awwww Happy Aniversario and Merry Christmas 🎁 keep up the good job 👏🏻

  • @jesseandrade8752
    @jesseandrade8752 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks :)

  • @ericbroussard4310
    @ericbroussard4310 Жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday and Merry Christmas 🎄🎅💖. Good eat and take care you. 🙏

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @darlabuchmeier8139
    @darlabuchmeier813911 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year

  • @sandratweedale2579
    @sandratweedale2579 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on a great year of accomplishments! What a wonderful piece of the world you’ve chosen. Merry Christmas and bong chance 2023

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sandra!!

  • @karlgrimsley6102
    @karlgrimsley6102 Жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Keep warm up there!

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Karl!

  • @clarkwinters8299
    @clarkwinters8299 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas 🎄🙏🏽

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jleftraru
    @jleftraru Жыл бұрын

    Hermosa tradición que la recordarán por el resto de sus vidas...feliz navidad. Los veo desde el sur de Chile.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias :)

  • @yilmaz272
    @yilmaz272 Жыл бұрын

    Freuhliger weinachten wünsche euch

  • Жыл бұрын

    Danke schön!

  • @Sarah-rd1qy
    @Sarah-rd1qy Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas to you both. May God bless you.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Same to you!

  • @Michael-rz7ic
    @Michael-rz7ic Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas to you both. Peace, Michael

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Michael!

  • @Brokenbones2
    @Brokenbones2 Жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite channels! Merry Christmas 🎄

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Scott!

  • @jimmahon3417
    @jimmahon3417 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas, you two!

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jim :)

  • @user-eo4zr6sw8c
    @user-eo4zr6sw8c Жыл бұрын

    Joyeux Noël et bon courage à vous deux. Deus os Abençoem. E tenham um Ano Novo feliz. .

  • @Blue-Sky250
    @Blue-Sky250 Жыл бұрын

    Ich wunsche euch beiden frohe Weihnachen ❤❤❤❤❤❤ und ein gutes neues Jahr

  • Жыл бұрын

    Danke schön!

  • @junebennett978
    @junebennett9788 ай бұрын

    Thank You for this video! God Jehovah Bless you and HIs Son Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior to God.

  • @TheJosip1000
    @TheJosip1000 Жыл бұрын

    0:30 ahhh! The good ol' shitter!

  • @nancyhines5942
    @nancyhines5942 Жыл бұрын

    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. 🎉

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Nancy! It's our pleasure to share our journey with everyone :)

  • @misterlarri
    @misterlarri Жыл бұрын

    Muy feliz navidad para los dos!! Brillante trabajo el que han hecho. Felicidades

  • Жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias :)

  • @wandarodriguez7057
    @wandarodriguez7057 Жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas 🎄

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Wanda!

  • @loloblanc04
    @loloblanc04 Жыл бұрын

    Joyeux noël et bonnes fêtes.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Merci! À vous aussi :)

  • @remondjosephreyes5490
    @remondjosephreyes5490 Жыл бұрын

    Merry christmas to both of you. Be safe and God bless bless.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @gaylangridge8180
    @gaylangridge8180 Жыл бұрын

    The log cabin is looking great. I am wishing you two a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year.

  • Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Same to you

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