All you need to tie the rebar is a pair of channel lock pliers probably # 6 the with the hook on one grip 2 twist and your done . I was a rod buster for 9 years . In my youth it was great money back in the mid 60's but life expectancy was short most were very hard drinkers.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip! We have a newfound respect for that line of work! It is really hard work and deserves good pay!

You guys are workaholics and not one argument. Good job.

Excellent job guys. That mixer is a game changer. Great team work guys. Love and be safe!🤗😘🌼🇻🇪

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Teamwork makes the dream work 😃👍

@impunjabijatt358

7 ай бұрын

That mixer is definitely a game changer. I'm going to purchase one.

Loved that mixer.... Looks great, progress is a good thing for sure....Winter is coming soon, nice to have the ground work done for your cabin... Thanks for sharing Katie & Chris

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

The mixer is really great for taking on a project like this. It really reduces the amount of labor to do the job. It was a big relief to complete the concrete before winter set in. I think we still have a few more weeks before things start to freeze up good here. But we will continue to work on the cabin if the weather allows! I'm glad we can share our progress with everyone!

Your lab is so precious. So many expressions on his face. You two work so well together. ❤

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! He does have quite a variety of expressions 😁

When cutting Sonotube, get a piece of it cut the size you need, cut a slit in it and place around tube. Draw your strait line around and keep sliding it down to draw your next line. Far more efficient than measuring all around in several places. I did the same thing my first time until someone finally suggested I stop wasting my time

Love watching you -- what a great job your doing!!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😀

Isn't it nice to have the right tools to work with.just Imagine digging holes by hand like they used to do, God Bless on your cabin adventure.......

@northtoalaska2022

12 күн бұрын

Haha, I know it all too well, there was a time when I had no personal tools. I would commonly have to borrow tools from family, or scrape by with the incorrect tools and do the best I could. Not being able to afford to hire other people to do the work I needed to be done I started investing in tools and equipment over the years so I could make progress and improve the quality of my work. It can bring a lot of fulfillment in life to learn and build. Correct tools make for a nicer finished outcome.

All of your work is of the highest quality. Well thought out and executed professionally.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

We are still always learning and improving on our work, but we really do the best job we are capable of! Thank you for the kind words !

It amazes me how much you are doing for your foundation. Great job, your place will stand the test of time. So glad you are taking the steps needed. Your foundation is the start of great things to come.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

A strong foundation is key! Summer is too short to be re-leveling the foundation and repairing frost damage. We want to be able to get out , adventure, and enjoy nature at that time of the year 🙂 thanks for your kind words!

I'm filled with admiration for you youngsters creating a life for yourselves!

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! We are working hard to build our dream, we will get there eventually 🙂

由衷佩服您們建設這棟房屋堅固的地基,所付出的用心以及辛苦勤勞😊 祝福您們~!

A Team of WoodChucks : : : Thanks for the Video : : : I have never seen 2 people work so hard, we are all proud of you both

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, team work makes the dream work! 😀

Mudmixer...a new musthave!! Absolute spot-on when filling up tubes.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

It really makes the process much easier!

Good luck building your cabin Katie and Chris

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😃

Fantastic job, well done

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😀

Excellent work. Did all by the book and you fulfilled the old saying all good things start with a strong foundation.

It’s really good to see you starting on your foundation, winter is approaching quickly

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Yes, we are happy to have the foundation complete before cold weather sets in! A long winter is almost here 🙂

Awesome work

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😀

Afternoon you guys hope you guys have a wonderful day so what's the next project I guess coming up building up some different things I guess so alright you guys have a great day and be safe out there love you guys God bless you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Good afternoon 😊 we have a lot of small projects to complete before winter arrives, but we plan to keep pushing on with the cabin build as soon as possible, too! Thank you for the well wishes 🙏

foundation of life..

I watched your video and now I’m so stiff and sore I can’t move. I think a few beers will help ease my pain. Great video!!

@northtoalaska2022

5 ай бұрын

Haha 😅 it is hard to tell in the video but I wore a large leather weight lifting belt. It took a lot of the strain off my back. Still made a great workout, Thanks for watching!

Y’all are hard workers and good job with the concrete pour, good job, you should be proud of yourselves and SMILE. GOD BLESS

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words 🙏

You folks make a great team Best Wishes 😊

@northtoalaska2022

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Cut the hook section off your manual rebar wire tool, insert it into the chuck of your cordless drill and wrap the rebar faster. To save concrete and still have a big footing, drill the 18"hole and fill the bottom 10" with concrete and let cure for 4 hrs, then stick your rebar in and a 12" sonotube on top of your footing and fill. This would be strong enough for any 3 story building.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

We will save the hook at the end of the two broken tools to use in a drill in the future! Our original plans did include 12 inch sonotubes with the plastic footers on the bottom. In this area, when we priced out buying 7 to 9 feet of 12 inch sonotube for each form vs. only 2 to 3 feet of 18-inch sonotube, the extra concrete was cheap enough that it was not worth it to do the extra excavation work on a 12-inch tube. If we did not have so many peirs to do, I would definitely go the route you are suggesting with not using the plastic footer forms it is more cost-effective. With not having extra people on hand , having all the 18-inch forms set and level made it really nice to go down the line pouring concrete without stopping to set up the next form. Thank you for your input and ideas 🙂

HUGE props to the meticulous effort on that foundation. Looks stout as hell.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! We made a high effort to build our foundation to last the test of time 😀 Thank you for watching 😀

Proud of what you have accomplished, by your hard work! God Bless....

@northtoalaska2022

12 күн бұрын

Thank you!

good luck, KATIE have such a nice husband helping you with all that hard work.)))

@northtoalaska2022

2 ай бұрын

😉

That's work for young muscles. Much respect for the two of you.

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

That was a awesome mixer you had and good luck 🤞.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😃

The Glock strapped on was BA. Sweet holster. Great precaution given the region

@northtoalaska2022

4 ай бұрын

Very true 👍 better to be prepared than mauled...

The hardest and most time consuming part of many projects is the preparation. You guys are smashing it. Benelli seems to be a good watch dog. Warning you of the presence of the young bull moose. Thanks for the video.

@marilynm2086

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree. Nice to see some adequate prep, it will minimize problems later on!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Good prep work makes for a great end result 👍 Benelli is a great watch dog , he always smells the moose and alerts us before we even see them. It's great to have him outside when working because we can not always concentrate on the surrounding wildlife. Nice to know a bear is not going to surprise us 😄 we are glad you enjoyed the video!

Awesome job. This was a lot of backbreaking work but now you have the holes concreted and ready to move on with your build. Looking forward to seeing your progress and your home building up. Loving your channel and seeing you two working so well together.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! We are happy to hear you are enjoying the videos 🙂

Looks amazing Guys, I bet someone won’t want to see wire again for a few minutes lol, that foundation is going to be so sound lots of support, gotta feel good 👍 your friend from willow 🙏🏻💪🇺🇸❤️

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂 we have a newfound respect for people building rebar structures for a living! Very hard work... we are hopeful the foundation lasts us a lifetime 🙏

Wow that's a lot of concrete. Awesome job you two

@northtoalaska2022

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Well planned and well completed. You really need to be proud of the project you just completed. Thanks for sharing your progress.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!

Even the dog got Laser-ed leveled green...😅. Great job.

@northtoalaska2022

21 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Great job team. You two are amazing. Katie , you are an inspiration and a role model to all young girls out there that need direction or are lost and need a path to womanhood to see what life skills are important to know for personal growth, self development, for mental and physical strength but also for longevity, self reliance and to keep learning and challenging yourself everyday. Great vids and narrations from both.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really do believe that it is important for women to learn many of these skills. While I enjoy the more typical feminine skill set of cooking, gardening, and maintaining the home, I love learning new skills that improve our quality of life and feel that it is important for both of us to have a hand in building this life. Your kind words and support mean so much, and I hope to inspire young women out there to follow their dreams and don't fear trying new things, even if it is out of the norm for today's standards.

Adding those rocks to the cement also provides very strong footings, and saves a lot on amount of concrete.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Very true !

GOOD JOB AND GREAT CONCRETE MIXER ,

@northtoalaska2022

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Love that mixer

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

It worked out great for this project!

Impressive! More precise than many professionals.

Great job. That mixer is the cats meow. Never seen anything like that before.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was really great for this project 😀

My back is aching just watching you two. 🧑‍🦼Great teamwork!!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

We had some sore muscles for a few days! Thanks for watching 🙂

Love that mixer ...

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

This machine is a life saver on projects like this!

AWESOME!!!!!

@northtoalaska2022

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Each time I watch these sort of videos, I am always amazed at how the lady of the team gets down and really helps with the project.

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

Team work makes the dream work! 🙂 thanks for watching!

At least the neighbor could have helped. Sweet little mixer I’m going to have to check one out. Good luck with the rest of the build.

@northtoalaska2022

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the good luck wishes!

You know what you are doing. 👍👍👍

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

I must say you both are hard working people! Yes that's WHAT IT TAKES!

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, it is 💪

Great job and way to go on finding ways to make it work!

@northtoalaska2022

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

Love your videos! You always do an excellent job no matter what project you do! Thanks for taking us along.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos 🙂 We always strive to do the best job we can!

Amazing what you have all accomplished - Fantastic job...!! Thank you for sharing...

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

Really captures the intense labor involved for 2 people to build their dream. 👍👏My hat is tipped to you both.

@northtoalaska2022

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! It is tough work, but rewarding and makes our goals affordable 🙂

I am so glad I found this channel. You guys are an inspiration and very hard workers

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

We are glad that you found us and enjoyed our videos! Thank you! 🙂

Great job can't wait to see the building begin.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Us too! Thank you 😃

Great work,very precise detail without any unnecessary detail,moose was acting as supervisor.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

The moose was definitely checking us out! 🫎 thanks for watching 🙂

Epic!!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙂

The greatness of Alaska.

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

🙂

Those are some professional foundation columns, built to last.

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

When you are cutting multiples of anything set up a jig on a couple saw horses and you will be able to cut you wood wall studs or your rebar for the piles very quick.

You two are a beautiful couple. I am envious. It's such a pleasure to watch someone who knows what they are doing. You know you're doing it right, and you are able to pass this knowledge on to someone else. Thank you for sharing.

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂 we do as much research and planning as possible for our DIY projects. We are not perfect but always willing to learn. We are really happy to hear you are enjoying our videos!

Job well done, it is looking good

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

How exciting for you guys!!! Looking forward to seeing the cabin go up.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Bend a nail & put it in the chuck of a drill to tie that rebar next time in a bind. Awesome video

@northtoalaska2022

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Diesel Stop! Good tip! We do pray for no more rebar jobs from here out 😅

Good to see you're doing it correctly, nice job.

@northtoalaska2022

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Happy to see y'all back 😊

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

The project took longer to complete than we anticipated due to rain, we wanted to give everyone the completed project in the video instead of stretching it out 🙂 hope you enjoyed the video!

That's one huge step forward great job guys.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Yes, it is! Thanks 🙂

Enjoy watching your videos.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

I'm happy to hear you enjoy them 😀

You two are fantastic. Great job. Well done

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😀

Great job.

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome job! That mixer is pretty cool. 40,000 lbs one bag at a time 🥵

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

It worked out great for the foundation! We have a bunch of other projects planned for it as well. Hopefully, it will hold up great for us. Unfortunately, the 80 lb bags are too heavy for Katie to lift, so I put on my back brace and pushed through every bag! It was a great workout, to be honest ! Ten years from now, I would probably pay the ridiculous pump truck fees to get concrete where I need it instead... I'm not sure how long I will have my youth 😄

@goatstead814

7 ай бұрын

@@northtoalaska2022 Those 80 pounders will make you feel your age for sure. That mixer looked like it put out a consistent product which takes the guesswork out of it. Katie did a great job keeping you plum while drilling the holes. I have that same auger for my skid steer but I broke the shaft last time I used it. Look forward to your next video.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

That is wild that the shaft broke on your auger! We were able to rent this auger locally for a decent price. Realy made fast work of the holes for us.

@goatstead814

7 ай бұрын

@@northtoalaska2022 Bobcat wants $800 for a replacement 😡

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

😳

Nice job....very enjoyable.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

You two did a great job and make an amazing team!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

Appreciate you exacting placement of the concrete. The next step will truly show how accurate they are,but I have faith. Love those concrete mixers. Well worth the cost!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Yes, it will! the mud mixer is really nice for projects like this 🙂

The auger sure saves a lot of work.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Yes, digging to 5 feet deep by hand 21 times would take a long time 😵

Lots of planning and hard work, looks awesome!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! It is great to see our plans come to fruition!

You guys are such hard workers. What a beautiful place you will have when your done. Talk about Blessed, your living the best lives. God Bless you both.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! We are working hard towards our goals. We will get there one day 😃 🙏

Well done to you both.Good team.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😀

Great job you guys! So happy for you! I look forward to see the progress!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

thoroughly enjoyed watching!

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! 😃

Progress is looking great guys ! 😁👍🏼

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😀

Your work ethic is impressive! Great video!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the video 🙂

Just found you guys,it is so good to see people do things the correct way

@northtoalaska2022

4 ай бұрын

🙂 thank you!

Optimal. Well done.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😀

For future marking and layout you can get a pipe wrap and only make 3 marks rather than measure every 3 inches on the sono tube. Also some saw horses will keep you off the ground. And working more efficiently. Hats off for the videos, very good comunucation and explanation.

@northtoalaska2022

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Impressive!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

一から森を切り拓いて家を作るなんて凄い！　日本でもコンクリートなどはその道のプロにお願いする人が多いです 視聴回数の応援します☺️

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support! It is difficult to do this type of work on your own in the United States as well. Most areas restrict what you are allowed to do in terms of building a home, but we are in an undeveloped area with no restrictions. It's a lot of work but it helps make it more affordable. And gives a great sense of accomplishment 🙂

My wife and I are doing the same thing on our homestead in NY. It just makes me happy seeing another couple get after their dreams and putting in the hard work required. Keep it up guys!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

It is a big job, but it is very rewarding to DIY as much as possible and save money! We wish you guys the best of luck in your homestead endeavors back east! Enjoy the adventure 🙂

You Two work great together! I find this very interesting and amazed at how many details and steps are taken to achieve your end goal of a solid foiundation. GOOD JOB! You should be so proud!!!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed the process with us. Hopefully, the foundation will give us a lifetime solid home 🙏

Good on you two! Keep it up.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Those are some good looking piers.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

What an awesome property you have. Great job on the tubes.

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

the best lifestyle!!

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

It is not easy but very rewarding!

Thanks for not holding onto the auger bit. Last guy I watched liked to grab the bit as it was about to drill a hole. His wife was on the tractor ready to drill. He must have missed the safety class.

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

Oh my! That sounds terrifying 😳 We try to take precautions to avoid tragedy or injury on all our projects. Hopfully somone let those folks know that is very dangerous.

Love your videos. Wishing you best on your cabin build. Watching from West Central Wisconsin!

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the well wishes! We are glad to hear you are enjoying our videos 😃

Wow you have the best cement mixture out of all home builder. Nice

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

It is a really great tool! Makes the concrete projects a lot less daunting 😃

the cement mixer is a life saver Cheers!

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

It is great! Thanks for watching 🙂

2 people, 2 days, 40,000 lbs of concrete, mercy🥴I just did 660 lbs and can't even get my head around 40,000 lbs😵‍💫

@northtoalaska2022

7 ай бұрын

It was a big job, but the mud mixer really made it manageable ! 🙂

@coffeeguydave8149

6 ай бұрын

That mixer is unbelievable. 40k lbs. wow.

@encompassthyeclipse7278

6 ай бұрын

Not disagreeing that it’s a lot but you can’t get your head around a factor of 60?

@GlobalDrifter1000

6 ай бұрын

Seems b.s. to me too

@northtoalaska2022

6 ай бұрын

@GlobalDrifter1000 the mudmixer can mix a yard an hour. It took about 30 minutes to fill each piling, so it was totally doable in 2 days.

10:10 it might be better idea to weld a template for so many hoops and use thick wall 3ft pipe to get them squared. It's easier on your wrists and hands... just a tip: our local code requires for a hoop ends to overlap on corner (5 bendings) and to misalign hoop joints to avoid concrete cracking at one end line...overall, massive effort for just two of you.