Stone Stairs & Masonry / Off Grid CABIN Building (S4 Ep18)

It was a great challenge for me to build the stone stairs. I've never before worked with stone and cement like this. Learning how to cut and shape stone was fun and above all you need patience to get the stone to split the right way. It turned out ok for first stone work at my log cabin. I've done some mistakes that you probably won't notice in the video, but I was able to fix them.
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  • @thistledownwoodcraft3426
    @thistledownwoodcraft34267 күн бұрын

    It is good that the orange supervisor left you alone and only dropped by to make sure you were following the blueprints.

  • @JohnnyTsiou
    @JohnnyTsiou7 күн бұрын

    Besides the great craftmansip,the chickens and the cat are the main characters...

  • @Chris-lp2dk

    @Chris-lp2dk

    6 күн бұрын

    Seeing how much LIFE surrounds this house... made me feel joy

  • @Chris-lp2dk
    @Chris-lp2dk6 күн бұрын

    Imagine some years from now... being Nik's grandchild, and watching on KZread how your grandfather built the house you spend time in... blows my mind

  • @davelarsen9847
    @davelarsen98477 күн бұрын

    I really like the way you have been consistently posting, you are a talented builder and filmmaker. I have been watching you for years.

  • @gulbeyazyucekaya6644

    @gulbeyazyucekaya6644

    2 күн бұрын

    Türkiye'den yazıyorum evin her aşamasın böyük bir keyifle izledim muhteşem bir işçilik çok zevklisin tavuklar ve kedi çok güzeller ailenle güzel yaşa❤❤

  • @ninikelley9146
    @ninikelley91467 күн бұрын

    Are you sure you’ve never done this before? ‘Cause you sure look like a pro! Beautiful work!

  • @davidgilbert8614
    @davidgilbert86146 күн бұрын

    Love how the foreman cat inspects your work in the crawl space below the house, then quietly stands over you as you lay the concrete; making sure that you do the work correctly. Clearly that is one construction savvy cat. And of course when off the job, he sends in his second: Rooster McBuilder.

  • @breakshot7451
    @breakshot74517 күн бұрын

    came here, years ago, for what i thought will become a bigger hunting cabin. still here for the family home / kids adventure playground / art project / cabin. thanks for your beautiful vids greetings

  • @Brendissimo1
    @Brendissimo17 күн бұрын

    That cat is hilarious and adorable.

  • @timofeyserikof8397

    @timofeyserikof8397

    7 күн бұрын

    A very attentive student!🤣

  • @Brendissimo1

    @Brendissimo1

    7 күн бұрын

    @@timofeyserikof8397 The building site manager!

  • @c0ltz450

    @c0ltz450

    7 күн бұрын

    A few times i noticed the cat meowing and Nik responding with a little whistle

  • @patriciarossi3490

    @patriciarossi3490

    7 күн бұрын

    Salut qu'elle travail il y a un quelques temps que je vous bravo❤❤

  • @Brogert.
    @Brogert.7 күн бұрын

    Feline quality control. Inspector Catget demands outstanding work as per usual.

  • @Kobolus_Faun
    @Kobolus_Faun7 күн бұрын

    Best Entertainment these days. Thank you!

  • @christopherleblanc9599
    @christopherleblanc95997 күн бұрын

    love the scenic interludes , million dollar views and the stone work looks like a dream ,,,when one does not set limits , what is possible is limitless, while you may not have done this before ,,, neither did the first person their first time ,

  • @user-ou2oj7jj6v
    @user-ou2oj7jj6v6 күн бұрын

    Ник, привет! Я из России, Пусть не пугает тебя это слово, ведь мы простые люди не должны ругаться из-за политических амбиций наших правителей, правда!? Я смотрю тебя с самого начала твоего проекта, но написать решил первый раз. Ты просто умница и трудяга. Видно что у тебя есть фантазия, мышление художника, умелые руки и масса терпения. Я люблю таких людей и желаю тебе и твоей семье здоровья, удачи и благополучия ! Очень хочется увидеть твой дом натурально. Пока!!!!

  • @billseymour-jones3224
    @billseymour-jones32247 күн бұрын

    Wow! What a transformation: from a wild-and-woolly man-of-the-mountains to a Nic Rijavec in one simple hair-cut! The stone-work and filming were pretty good too!

  • @immunitycorrupts3641
    @immunitycorrupts36417 күн бұрын

    the boss always riding your back? LOL to cute!

  • @stephaniedeegan853
    @stephaniedeegan8537 күн бұрын

    Chicken whisper!!! You and your chicken seem to be quite the pair. Adorable kitty too. Lovely stone work❤😊

  • @MrSabotage83
    @MrSabotage834 күн бұрын

    The level of relaxation watching this episode was super high. For me the cat stole the show 😁! Amazing work, you give me so many ideas to work with around my own house, and I thank you for that! WELL DONE! 👏👏👏

  • @joeharwellauthor9317
    @joeharwellauthor93177 күн бұрын

    Your chickens are definitely pets.

  • @kevinkenyon7045
    @kevinkenyon70457 күн бұрын

    Nik another beautiful addition to your home, for never doing masonry you did one heck of a job! Thanks for sharing with us all your beautiful work! Kevin

  • @donmcquaig7424
    @donmcquaig74245 күн бұрын

    What a pleasure it is to see a man do the work to learn the skills needed to build using a material he has never used before. You are an example to everyone that has the desire to build, create and enjoy. Thank you for your hard work and hope you have many years of enjoyment from your efforts.

  • @kittydarling6405
    @kittydarling64057 күн бұрын

    💚 Loved the morning sun rays and tree steam footage!

  • @johnpandolfino8663
    @johnpandolfino86637 күн бұрын

    Perfect addition.....beautifly built 👋👋👋👋👋👏👏👏👏 I had a cat who would sit on the refrigerator in my kitchen who would smack me in the head as I walked by.....wonder what she was trying to tell me.....

  • @jenesisjones6706
    @jenesisjones67067 күн бұрын

    The ginger kitten was fascinated with your work!

  • @ltxslrbf
    @ltxslrbf5 күн бұрын

    Beautiful work Nic, thank you for sharing. The cat and chickens just not leaving you alone is very funny, but how you treat them for being that way speaks a lot about you as a kind person and a good father

  • @tommylitchfield3450
    @tommylitchfield34507 күн бұрын

    It was very interesting to actually be able to see someone completely learn a new skill on camera. You can see the lessons you have learned from stone to stone, getting better and better with each cut. This seems like a very fun skill to learn, and so satisfying to know that all your hard work is paying off right before your eyes. You have turned into a very good videographer and storyteller through your work with the cameras. We are all glad that you chose to film all this amazing, hard work and share it with the world. Bless you and your family, Nik

  • @darjanvujnovic5504
    @darjanvujnovic55047 күн бұрын

    I like your channel ! and watch you for long time ... and i can tell you ... i RESPECT , APPRICIATE & LIKE everything you do. Work with hands i something that every person should know to do or learn; it evolves you , your brain and mind so much + hard work stops you to think about bad things , negativity in general it helps to clear your mind and toughts 🙌😍🔥... Greetings from Croatia Nick 😄🙌🔥 ... Continue making amazing content ❤️🤞😊

  • @kens6168
    @kens61687 күн бұрын

    Great to see you again. I have watched every episode from the start. Best of luck!

  • @johnrigby9594
    @johnrigby95947 күн бұрын

    Great job Nik looks fabulous , I have just made a garden wall with rocks and stones that the farmers just pile up at the side of their fields after ploughing if they hit any .... a great source of material for free !

  • @ShroomFreak
    @ShroomFreak7 күн бұрын

    Long time watcher, love your work. Keep adding on, you are going to need the room😁

  • @talibirkmanis5727
    @talibirkmanis57277 күн бұрын

    WOW , love the masonary work , for someone who has never done it before (you are very talented in everything you do) I think you would show up some of the experts . Love the very "Nic's original" and spectacular cabin build , with the help of your beautiful wife and children (and pets) . Thank you !!!!!

  • @raywwg1wga627
    @raywwg1wga6277 күн бұрын

    I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that has problems with cats and chickens 😂❤

  • @1MartinWaite
    @1MartinWaite5 күн бұрын

    Nik you’re the kind of guy who I love to hire to do odd jobs that I can’t even think about tackling all day you’ve no skill in don’t something but that you’ll give it a good go and you 99 times out of 100 times build a masterpiece that you didn’t know you could do. You are all craftsmen living after your time just don’t realise it. Brilliant job even with your fancy labourers. 😂😂😂😂

  • @marygordon3032
    @marygordon30327 күн бұрын

    That’s beautiful Nik and your little kitty too, and thanks for sharing! 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

  • @runninonempty820
    @runninonempty8207 күн бұрын

    Now THAT was a lot of hard work. Anyone who has worked with stone and concrete will know just how tiring that can be. Great work Nik, awesome job!

  • @MikeAnderson-oh9po
    @MikeAnderson-oh9po4 күн бұрын

    That inspector and the three code enforcement officers didn’t leave you alone for a second! It’s amazing you got anything done. Nice work.

  • @flacoral
    @flacoral7 күн бұрын

    VERY nice Nik. Love your imagination and skill. Everything you do seems to come out beautiful. I remember when it was just you and some logs. I'm glad you share what you do. Don't know what I like most. Watching you build or the nature where you live. Either way, all is beautiful. Thanks for sharing! Those chickens and that cat.....funny!

  • @MrRedPants
    @MrRedPants5 күн бұрын

    I'll never understand how Nik does all this work and never looks or acts tired. I would love to have half his work ethic. It's not even work ethic, it's that his body can keep up with his work ethic!

  • @gregp13
    @gregp133 күн бұрын

    Excellent work, dogs, cats and chickens all living together, and a beautiful meditation. Marvelous. Thank you Nik!

  • @DrZergling
    @DrZergling7 күн бұрын

    That cat is so funny sitting next to the shovel at work lol :P

  • @louis220558
    @louis2205587 күн бұрын

    That steps look fabulous

  • @pippaseaspirit4415
    @pippaseaspirit44156 күн бұрын

    I love the way the kitten “helps” you!

  • @mattwuk
    @mattwuk7 күн бұрын

    I hate when it goes wrong but I love that you show it.

  • @jimronk11
    @jimronk117 күн бұрын

    Wow Nik. Time and patience you can do anything! Great job

  • @Bob_Adkins
    @Bob_Adkins6 күн бұрын

    There's just something soothing and calming about chickens and cats while you're working.

  • @MrPossumeyes
    @MrPossumeyes7 күн бұрын

    Thanks, Nik. I enjoyed seeing how the cat and the chooks wanted to participate, especially the really curious one. They helped deliver some really nice steps.

  • @user-tn3ql5pj2t
    @user-tn3ql5pj2t7 күн бұрын

    For a first timer your awesome cuts in those large blocks of rock ,it looks dam good

  • @woodjunkie_yt
    @woodjunkie_yt15 сағат бұрын

    Hats off! Incredibly beautiful front porch and stairs!!

  • @zencosuzuki8496
    @zencosuzuki84967 күн бұрын

    And the eggs are free-range:) Nicely done, Nik. I love your work and energy and willingness to take on new challenges

  • @patriciarichardson5250
    @patriciarichardson52507 күн бұрын

    beautiful job. love the cat and the chickens. they love you.

  • @marilynlautner2454
    @marilynlautner24544 күн бұрын

    The largeness of the stone steps complement the size of the house! The seasons changed. This must have taken you 6 months or so! So beautiful.

  • @dawnkangas2968
    @dawnkangas29687 күн бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful 🤩 the cat 🐈 just love you for a bed and the chickens 🐓 are really friendly

  • @kayandrews6905
    @kayandrews69054 күн бұрын

    Well, the cat and chickens definitely kept you company. Very sweet. Fantastic job on the steps, very impressive.

  • @richardpeterson7714
    @richardpeterson77147 күн бұрын

    Nik you never seem to do any task wrong. Everything is exceptional!!!

  • @davidilott1319
    @davidilott13196 күн бұрын

    That wheelbarrow wheel is a beauty mate

  • @venturingout4235
    @venturingout42357 күн бұрын

    I like watching your progress. You do amazing work. You & your wife are very created hard working couple.

  • @user-nk9xd8yd5e
    @user-nk9xd8yd5e3 күн бұрын

    Love what you created and how sweet you are with the animals.🙏❤️

  • @petervanderspek4420
    @petervanderspek44207 күн бұрын

    I find your stairs a peace of fine art.

  • @dingc.velasco6038
    @dingc.velasco60387 күн бұрын

    Nik, your house projects are not only amazing, but astounding as well. Salute to you Nik.

  • @HanatakeYurii
    @HanatakeYurii5 күн бұрын

    Impressive stonework! I felt like watching old masons guessing how to make castle walls and you were really fast at getting the knack of it. I'm sure the cat was more than happy to watch your work.

  • @tycrabs
    @tycrabs6 күн бұрын

    Omg the kitten and chickens are soooooo freakin cute.

  • @florahamburg1263
    @florahamburg12636 күн бұрын

    How nice and friendly that you listen to the advice of your animal supervisors.

  • @richardstahlbusch1636
    @richardstahlbusch16367 күн бұрын

    Your steps fit masterfully with your home Nik. You did a beautiful job at building them. Hard to believe you have not done this type of work before, but we can say that with your work on the whole cabin.

  • @josefhajek8007
    @josefhajek80076 күн бұрын

    A cottage like from a fairy tale. You are very talented. Thanks for posting relaxing videos to watch every time.

  • @curtisrennie5652
    @curtisrennie56525 күн бұрын

    Nik I just like your originality of building your off grid home👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @mylesdent2214
    @mylesdent22147 күн бұрын

    Well done Nik, as usual your work is beautiful. And really relaxing to watch.

  • @LMGH
    @LMGH7 күн бұрын

    I love the way you work. Wonderful work. The front stairs are nothing less than a well mastered creation, unique and practical all at the same time not to mention the use of the stone. Kudos to you Sir for your reminder of tenacity to the stone, wilfullness, family, nature, I could go on. I'd love to see some pics of the back stairs. Bless you and your family.

  • @justamom5520
    @justamom55207 күн бұрын

    i am so in awe of the breathtaking work you do Nik, always with so much love and care. the content, always the incredible content. thank you so much, it brings up so many memories along the way - of rocks and stairs and youth, especially youth. your cat knows how to make the most life!

  • @truthseeker6152
    @truthseeker61527 күн бұрын

    The finish result is amazing! Good job Nick !

  • @study650
    @study6507 күн бұрын

    What a great video. Remarkable stonework. And an adorable cat.

  • @carlf8291
    @carlf82917 күн бұрын

    I've been watching from when you cut the trees and wow what a job you're house looks fantastic.

  • @lexistapleton687
    @lexistapleton6877 күн бұрын

    Beautiful job, it’s good you had a lil helper, meow!😂

  • @nancybrennemann2203
    @nancybrennemann22035 күн бұрын

    Your steps turned out great! A beautiful addition to the front of your house. Your little orange helper was fun to watch too!

  • @mrbill8542
    @mrbill85427 күн бұрын

    Not surprised the stairs came out so well---after all, just look how the cabin came out !!! BEAUTIFUL !!

  • @floridamom5300
    @floridamom53007 күн бұрын

    Once again your creativity, ingenuity and hard work comes through. Just beautiful.

  • @hollystarks1810
    @hollystarks18107 күн бұрын

    You truly live in and create beauty ❤

  • @badboy9462
    @badboy94623 күн бұрын

    Everything Rik builds is a work of art

  • @wmrg1057
    @wmrg10572 күн бұрын

    Love all the supervisors always looking over your shoulder

  • @josepecanocano1587
    @josepecanocano15877 күн бұрын

    Un trabajo espectacular y magnifico, saludos desde España

  • @gardnerwilson57
    @gardnerwilson576 күн бұрын

    And then you show us something different along with all your other unique talents which is a stone mason. As I watched you tinker with each chosen stone I could see that you got more and more comfortable with where and how you cut them. At first there was a mistake or two but nothing you couldn't deal with. You made it work. At the end you learned how hard and sharp to hit the stone to get nearest to a perfect cut. ..... Just as you said in the beginning it was a learning experience. You did well and it turned out spectacular! Keeping to the true artist that you are...another fine video. Thnx. A cyber friend, Me southern AZ. (USA)

  • @brianblum4591
    @brianblum45915 күн бұрын

    Very beautiful work. For someone who has no experience in stone work, you did a great job.

  • @scottmyers226
    @scottmyers2267 күн бұрын

    You have a lot of patience Nik, looks Great

  • @trevorbiggs1999
    @trevorbiggs19995 күн бұрын

    Love your films, love your home even more. A true artist. Thanks for making our viewing so entertaining.

  • @seanconner9407
    @seanconner94076 күн бұрын

    Nik, this is art again. I am so enjoying what you are doing, making and creating, makes me happy to watch and gives me ideas, so thank you Nik. Warm greetz from Holland🙏🙏🙏

  • @sydneyevans2637
    @sydneyevans26377 күн бұрын

    I've heard the expression "having a monkey on your back" but this was so much more entertaining. You've done a beautiful job on the entire place, Nik!!!

  • @dazmetcalfe1077
    @dazmetcalfe10777 күн бұрын

    Absolutely stunning

  • @hatzlmike1
    @hatzlmike17 күн бұрын

    Mike Haduck on You Tube is the no pun cemented God of Masonry, Nik.

  • @debrarupp2027
    @debrarupp20276 күн бұрын

    Amazing skills... lots of hard work. the stairs turned out beautiful. Kitty loves their master. ☺🐈

  • @user-yt1te4cn7e
    @user-yt1te4cn7e7 күн бұрын

    I love your Videos Nic. You are so talented. Such beautiful work.

  • @davidthies6323
    @davidthies63237 күн бұрын

    You may not be a stone mason, but you do great stone work. I continue to enjoy your videos. Thank you.

  • @Booka60
    @Booka607 күн бұрын

    Excellent! and that baby cat sure likes you.

  • @jamesfalk9820
    @jamesfalk98207 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing a bit of your journey ❤

  • @Asfera1
    @Asfera1Күн бұрын

    always a pleasure to watch your videos, Thank you from the USA

  • @100lsenior
    @100lseniorКүн бұрын

    That is just plain gorgeous.

  • @tombarey
    @tombarey6 күн бұрын

    Your cat is soooo cool. Excellent work,

  • @allanpeters4403
    @allanpeters44037 күн бұрын

    Now you are a stone mason with a cat apprentice and chickens for supervisors. PLUS a sore back! Nice work!!!

  • @Rom15v4
    @Rom15v47 күн бұрын

    You perfected that masonry job Nic,...well done sir. Cape Town South Africa.

  • @arcticcattpantera
    @arcticcattpantera7 күн бұрын

    what a beautiful cabin!

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr86237 күн бұрын

    Nik, you are a fortunate man to have animals love and trust you for their safety. Are you at all concerned about water somehow getting into the steps and freezing? I think you did a fantastic job sealing around every rock. 👍👍👍

  • @stefanopirani1068
    @stefanopirani10687 күн бұрын

    Grande Nik, sei un artista!! I talenti come te sono patrimonio dell'umanità ❤

  • @spikemarron3507
    @spikemarron35077 күн бұрын

    The stairs look fabulous Nik, great job 👍👍. The cat seems to want to supervise the work 😂

  • @maverag0
    @maverag07 күн бұрын

    you did an AMAZING job of that. the fine work and pointing at the end is outstanding.

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