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COME ON IN :) Check out the front entry of our cabin in the woods :) We finished it! Feels so so good walking up to this. It was yet another busy week (of course lol) we decided to well demo our home.....for good reason of course- & it’s worse than we thought… as we continue to renovate and build our own home in the woods we finally make it down to the studs as we rip out the OSB and insulation. Was it ever worth it because it was A LOT worse than we thought. This was one big step in the right direction in making this off grid cabin home!
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We can’t believe we’re all the way back to the studs!!! It was soooo much worse than we thought and we’re so glad we didn’t just leave it. We’re slowly getting all the icky out!!!! Before we all know it we’ll be hard at work on inside renovations. Any good ideas for the inside?? Also- Save 33% on your first Native Plastic-Free Deodorant Pack - normally $39, you’ll get it for $26! Click here bit.ly/nativevanwives2 and use my code VANWIVES2
@paulaathey6816
2 жыл бұрын
Looks great 👍 can not wait to see the cabin finished. It's a amazing journey to watch you two and how much you have accomplished. 🤗
@stevecosby6006
2 жыл бұрын
One day at a time
@Swimdeep
2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a panoramic view of the inside? Easier to make suggestions. Great episode.🌿
@thatotherguy7596
2 жыл бұрын
I suggest that you look into "Solatube" or something like it. They bring natural daylight in where you don't have a window. I don't know if you have a need for one, but I think they are really cool. My dad had one in a hallway in his house and it made it feel so much more open and comfortable in what would have been a dark and gloomy place. I hope you continue to have fun 💕
@eddiemertin3381
2 жыл бұрын
Be aware that using steel wool has a problem with rust and eventually rust or corrosion dripping from the ceiling and down the walls and onto floors and foundation. Stainless steel wool might be worth researching. There are 150 grades of stainless steel though and some grades are more prone to rust and corrosion particularly in high humidity or high salinity environments. I did some looking around and found that insulations made from hemp are touted as a natural rodent repellent. Check out cellulose... hope this helps Cellulose is made of recycled materials. It depletes the giant piles of newspaper thrown away every day. This helps reduce our carbon footprint. The R-value of cellulose is better than most other insulations. R-value is the amount of an insulating material needed to keep hot or cool air. The higher the better. It’s better for your health. Cellulose does not contain any fiberglass like other common insulations. Fiberglass has the risk of cancer, irritation and rash. Cellulose is generally cheaper than many other options. It can save you up to 25% more money compared to some of the standard insulations. Blown cellulose easily fills in cracks and crevices to provide a seamless barrier. There are less risk of fires, mold and insects. Cellulose is treated with boric acid that works to repel dangers and pests. In the long-term, cellulose R-value decreases slower than other insulations. It has an acrylic binder that makes sure it settles when installed.
Is it just me or have their editing skills gone to a whole new level of awesome!?! It felt like I was watching a HGTV show 😍
Hope y’all enjoyed your much deserved break / pride celebration. 🌈 Can’t wait to see what y’all are up to! Does anyone else feel like this channel deserves a million subscribers???
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 💛🌈 it was a great time seeing friends and family xx much love from our family to yours
@hoosierladyus48
2 жыл бұрын
Yes they do deserve it.
@jackfisher3906
2 жыл бұрын
@@hoosierladyus48 They are 27% there us subscribers need to spread the word to help them hit 500K by years end.
@thedurtfamily
2 жыл бұрын
@@jackfisher3906 I agreeeee. I recommend them to anyone that follows our journey. They’ve been such a guiding light for us (both in how to show up in real life as well as KZread).
@hoosierladyus48
2 жыл бұрын
@@jackfisher3906 Oh believe me, I tell anyone I can about them. They remind me of my granddaughter. Both of them are so sweet and they make me laugh.
I have a recommendation for you. When wood is wet, it is very slippery. Mix silica sand with whatever stain/sealant you use to protect the wood. The silica sand is non-slip in all conditions.
Nice to see you back after your week off. It's good to know that if you're ever attacked by dangerous wild boxes, the girls will protect you.
@bettelovelace4456
2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂🤣
You ladies rock the DIY!!! You could have your own HGTV Channel. Love the work, the humor and how Bella and Izzy love lying right where you need to work. All the best.
Crystal crying over her blueberry picker legit gave me chills. Thank you both for sharing this priceless journey with us. You're the coolest family ever and I wish y'all everlasting success, peace, health, and joy. Xoxo from San Diego
You are definitely going in the right direction. My father use to have a polyurethane foam insulation business, it will make the house like a freakin big thermos bottle. No drafts, no leaks, darn good stuff!
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! That’s the goal! Love to hear that- thanks!!!! 😊
@BigFireDave
2 жыл бұрын
@@Vanwives I was wondering about the windows though, are they double pain insulated windows???
@justforfux
2 жыл бұрын
@@BigFireDave Pane = pain, which means pain, as in when it hurts!
@BigFireDave
2 жыл бұрын
@@justforfux Explain that to KZread spell checker, they changed the spelling not me. lol
Wow Ladies! Amazing progress and I love your new boardwalk. Not only is it beautiful, but super practical too! Anyone that has ever lived in the country understands the mud that comes with our crazy Canadian weather. Can't wait to see the rest of your upcoming renos!!! See You Sunday!!! 💛💛💛💛
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Does it ever 😂 excited to share :)
@MsXICEx
2 жыл бұрын
I agree but Vanwives forgot an issue with there boardwalk. One wood rot when wet all the time. by have the wood laying on the ground like that it will absorb the any moisture. Also key thing in Canada is think about drainage so you don't pools of water from the rain or pile of snows ( ie from shoveling the boardwalk to the get in the cabin). I love it and i think it great idea , just think you guys missed something to it last longer for you. See you Sunday!!!
You guys can rock construction! I know that you have learned a lot from the boardwalk build! The fact that you are now venturing into the interior of your cabin… can’t wait to see your imagination and skills at work! It’s an adventure that I can’t wait to see. Thanks for letting us into your lives each week. It was a long spell without you!
That ending was so great. 😆 Great job as always girls. So glad that the cabin structure looks good. That was a messy job, but you guys made it fun. Love and be safe!🤗😘🌼🇻🇪
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thank you 😂 enjoy your week xx
Love when the episode are long!!🫶 What can I say just another good video!!💗
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Esther💛
Excellent job on the boardwalk and garden.You both have so much patience and never seem to get defeated when your plans have to be changed. Have a wonderful time with Momager! Looking forward to seeing you next week! 💛😘
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much :) see you then xx
Omg longest 2 week wait of my life!
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
We are back 💛💛💛 thanks!
Watching Bella rip apart cardboard boxes and everything else you gift her, brings me so much joy!
"What method do you have" I don't have one, I've never done this before. I absolutely love it!! You both are crushing it. Love your videos and amazing energy to life. God Bless...
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂 thank you Steven!
What an amazing transformation from when you first moved in. Endless energy between you two. Cannot wait to see what the two of you come up with for the interior.
Closed cell foam is not cheap, but is the BEST!! We did our cottage with it. I was worried that there would be odors, toxins, etc., but it is fabulous! It’s like heating the inside of a Yeti cooler, it doesn’t take much! Good call ladies! 🥰 ..Would have someone professional where you buy your cabinets help design your kitchen, it will pay dividends in the long run.. also use PEX for as much plumbing as you can, and you guys could do that yourselves too! Use the stainless cinches! One tool fits most every diameter pipe you will use, and it will withstand freezing, just in case!! Go get um girls..
Crystal & Jazz , you two are absolutely rocking the reno , the boardwalk looks awesome with the garden pathway , Bella & Izzy are doing well in their supervisor roles ( they are just so darn cute ) have a super awesome week , catch ya on the flip side .. Paws up 🐾🐾 .. Cheers.
Everything is looking sooo good!! The blueberry picker really was such a thoughtful gift. I’m super excited to see what you do to the inside. You two are both badass women, and it’s inspiring for sure!!
I laughed so hard at "that's only because I'm the wife too" keep up the good work!!
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha 😂😂
Wow, that walkway looks so freakin awesome; you seem to think of everything. And the inside looks so nice; a great fresh start. Love the present you got for Chrystal, the expression on her face was beautiful, from confusion to totally happy. It's also nice to see if you're ever attacked by a pack of wild boxes, the puppies are there to protect you. Anyway, hope you had a lot of fun at pride and enjoy your berry picking. Bernie
"Let's start with coffee," words to live by. Episode 500, Jazz and Crystal build a cabin on the moon. I am pretty sure, you two can do anything you put your minds to.
The joy you have for life and the enthusiasm you have for your projects is just infectious. Just a delight to watch.
I love how you both are so amazing at getting things done. Love seeing your adventures and its a dream for me to have a place like that away from city. Stay blessed you guys ❤️
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 💛
I’m so proud of you girls! I started watching *many* van lifers when things were hard in 2020 and since have slowly stopped watching many since but you girls are the last ones I’m still watching. Mainly because some vanlifers do it to run away from something they don’t want to face about life- but you girls are just going up with each episode!
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the continuous support Alexia 💛 we do our best to keep growing & challenging ourselves each day
What a pleasure to watch the two of you (nearly) every week. Good spirits, great construction, fun and a lot more. Thanks once again ladies.
Wow, jedesmal schön euch zusehen, wie Ihr zusammen an Eurem Haus arbeitet. Lg
I always look forward to having coffee with you on Sunday mornings. Your videos are fun and inspirational! It's amazing the projects you tackle and how beautiful they turn out! Happy funday Sunday!
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Amy xx much love
You girls have such a great vision! Love the walk way!! Excited to see what you come up with for the inside!!
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💛 so excited to start it
You two did a great job on the boardwalk! And, going all the down to the stud and starting from the ground up is the best thing you could have done. On top of all that, you entertain us while you are working your butts off!
Best video yet!!! Loved, loved! Loved it! ❤️❤️❤️
Watching you progress this cabin build brings me SO much joy. Thank you for sharing it with us ❤️
You two can make any project a fun project. Great job on everything! You're such awesome role models for everyone, no matter what age. Keep up the great work ladies! Love you all💛💛💛💛
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad we can share our life to inspire :) enjoy your week. We love you too 💛
Love these Cabinvideos. You are so inspiring!!!
Love that you and Tyler & Todd have changed your titles to the same sort of thing! So cute that you're such good friends in life and on KZread editing xx
Love your videos!!! Just a lovely remote area you have. Ever think about buying up as much land around your house before some investor buys all the land for condos? Make sure you have beach front rights too. Can't wait to see what project you two will do next. Be safe and have fun!!!
I am so happy to see this remodel to start ,can’t wait to see what you two come up with ,I know it’s going to be amazing ❤️
Fabulous job on the boardwalk!! You girls rock‼ ( Please wear masks when dealing with critter poop, you don't want to inhale any of that). Love that Bella and Izzy always want to help❣🐕🐾🐾🐕🐾 Love to all 4 of your pack❣
Love watching y'alls channel!! So hey from Florida!
You two are hard worker and get things done! Love the walk way and I know I’m gonna love the inside of the cabin! Congratulations on getting the cabin plumed. Things are moving in the right direction! You guys rock! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼
I can't believe how much I've missed you two not even seen the video yet saving it for later love you both ❤️❤️
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Royy 💛💛 we missed you all too
I love how you Ladies are so amazing at getting things done. I love how you guys make any project a fun, the place is looking every week nice and nicer. You ladies are such awesome role models for everyone, no matter what age. I missed you last week, I got my coffee sat at the computer ready to see Jaz & Crystal new projects and nothing.😭. Great video see you Beautiful Ladies next week. 💛💛💛💛
...Love love love watchin you guys...its always makes my weekend extra special... Proud 🌈...
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you xx 💛🌈
Awesome video. You two are so perfect for each other. The love you two have for each other is amazing. Awesome job on the boardwalk. After a few false starts, it looks great! Thank you for inspiring us to challenge ourselves and build something. I hope you had a great time at Pride in Toronto! Much love from Brampton ❤️
The boardwalk looks amazing!! I’m so excited for the inside just based on how cute you made the outhouse 😆 You’re going to have to put an addition on the shed for all your new tools/lawnmower etc. Happy Sunday!! 💛💛
Okay you made me laugh out loud so hard I snorted! “The wife is always right. I can say that because I’m a wife too.” Hahahahahaha
I love watching you build stuff, how it develops
So happy to see you! Look forward to seeing the progress every week! Hope you got some rest and relaxation in too! ❤❤
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💛
Love seeing everything coming together so much 🤍 we can tell how much love goes into all the projects and videos
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💛💛
Great episode! I love how well the cabin is coming together. Amazing job!!
Hope you had a great time in Toronto! Sorry to have missed ya :) Keep putting out the content... you are nearly at 300k subscribers!!
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave 💛💛
Love your show. One question about the cabin. When you said it was abandoned, did you decide to renovate it, or was it purchased from someone? The transformation is incredible.
Lookin good can't wait for the next one, thank you.
Outstanding once again ladies! Looks fabulous!
So happy you ladies are back! Def missed you last week but I’m so glad you were able to enjoy time with friends! Much love to the pack!! 💕✨🌱
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
We missed you too! Thank you 💛🐾 much love
Congratulations on all your hard work ! The board walk is really cool 😎 ! Looking forward to seeing you redo the inside ! Have a great week ahead ! For rodent control place containers of baking soda and corn muffin mix , this is safe for you and Izzy and Bella. This will kill the mice/rats. For skunk's soak tennis balls in amonia for 24hrs , place where needed and renew when needed. Hope this helps !
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) excited to get there. So so soon. Wowzers! So full of knowledge. Thanks for sharing
@threefreaksonaleash6619
2 жыл бұрын
They’re Vegan and I don’t think are wanting to kill innocent animals, especially with poison!
@threefreaksonaleash6619
2 жыл бұрын
Also, baking soda isn’t non-toxic go dogs if they get into it and eat enough of it. Anyway, please reconsider torturing and killing innocent, sentient beings and using humans traps and repellent instead. They don’t deserve torture and murder simply for existing in their environment and trying to survive just as we do as humans.👁🌱✊🏻
YAAAAY!!! Exactly what I've been waiting for. The inside project.🤩
I’ll never say woman are not capable of hard work, I watch these ladies knock this job out , can’t wait too see it done.
The two of you are amazing!!!! ❤️
Awesome you gals are killin it! Awesome job!
Oh man! Y'all are such a hoot! 😁 Love your channel. Thank you for sharing!
The boardwalk looks amazing!! Can’t wait to see the progress on the interior! You guys inspire me to learn new things!
You ladies just keep amazing me at what you are able to do! I love the walkway!!!
🤩🤩🤩 the cabin and land are looking so goood!!!!!! i’m so stoked for you guys lol love it!
That looks great! It’s really coming together.
That ending was so great!! Love the walkway, cant wait to see how the inside turns out. :)
Happy Sunday! Great progress!
Fun video !!!! Glad to have you back and both feeling healthy again !!!!
Always amazed at how you guys always make things work - and work well! Go you!
You guys are such an inspiration for me & my little house💕
The blueberry picker made me laugh … I thought it was a mini excavator head 🤣 we know she is very passionate about heavy machinery too. Cheers and great work this week!!! 🌈
So cute! Love you crazy ladies!! Great video!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love this!! Y'all are getting it done ! I 😘
I love watching your two work together looking so good
Another fantastic video always leaves me smiling after watching keep up the great work on the land and video thank you Take care and stay safe
So glad too see what the pack was up too looking great guys wonderful progress loved it sending our love
Great job with the board walk, it looks amazing
Excellent work you two!!! I'm so very proud of all your projects!!! 😊❤️👍
Great ending! Yay safety for beloved elders. You two amaze me with what you tackle; that boardwalk construction with all of its adjustments is a great life lesson. “Measure twice, cut once”, rinse and repeat. Isn’t demolishing satisfying? Your vision keeps you going. Cute dances, music, box chewing etc keeps a nice pace. Have a great week! See you next time.
Wow. Can’t wait to see what you do with the inside of the cabin because the outside is amazing. Congrats.
You both are so inspiring! I love watching your cabin build. Thank you for sharing this journey.
I so happy all are back ,I missed you two last we ,the walkway looks good
The cabin and property look absolutely amazing!!! 👏👏🤘🤘🙏🙏
I just get so much Joy in watching you both. Nice job on the boardwalk.
My husband died 2 weeks ago. Our favorite habit was to watch your tribe every Sunday. Thank you for being here. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
Ahh Samantha. We are so so so sorry to hear that. We are sending you so much love & Strength. We love you
Great job ladies. Just love your energy and enthusiasm! The landscaping is amazing! Woof woof to the pack!
I am in Nova Scotia right now for vacation and I am loving it! Love seeing your guys’ content every Sunday, always a good end to the week. Thinking of moving into a cabin in the woods when I’m older, adorable and amazing! LOVE YA GUYS!
so happy to be all caught now cabin is looking amazing 🥰🥰
You two are amazing! The whole place is looking So Cozy!!!💪🏽❤️excited for the next project!!
Looks wonderful!! As always I enjoy watching your energy, love and your 2 baby girls!!! 💕
Loved this Sunday's blog with so much interaction...and mowing! Consider getting a bag attachment to catch the clippings for your compost!
Love this project! Looks amazing, as usual 😊
As always you blow my mind! The walkway is lovely and the fact that you tore into the insides, you're also so brave! Yes, how good it will feel not to have critters living in the walls! Hi Momager!
GIRLSSSSSSSSSSSS LOOK!!!!! I KNOW I ALREADY LEFT 3 MESSAGES LOL, WELL COMMENTS THAT IS... BUT I GOTTA TELL YOU............ YOU 2 GIRLS ARE FRICKIN AMAZING!!!!!! WATCHING YOU OVER THE YEARS AND ALL THE THINGS YOU HAVE DONE AND OVERCOME AND MY GOD ALL THAT WORK YOU DID BY YOUR SELVES ON THAT CABIN IS JUST AMAZING!!!! JUST HAD TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT AGAIN AND THAT BOARDWALK IS SOOOO FRICKIN AWSOME!!!! JUST SAYIN!!!! THANKS, F.M.V.
@Vanwives
2 жыл бұрын
WE LOVE ALL YOUR COMMENTS! Thank so much xx
U ladies are my weekly inspiration….u r doing an amazing job
That walkway is amazing! And love that you are getting to start the inside now! Great work!
Love it your place is soo Beautiful. Excellent work you are doing good job.
always a smile on my face wen I watch your videos. Thank you girls !!! See you next week
You are both amazing ladies. I was so happy to see the video this morning. Keep up the great job.