About the look of the siding, it's your house. You do what you love and we'll love it. ❤

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Love that!

Personally, I like the old weathered look. I did that to my garden shed and all my garden boxes. Absolutely beautiful look. I get a lot of compliments on the look. Just my opinion. Much love from Canada ❤❤

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Nice 😊

You probably need to seal the wood so it won't rot. Getting ready for winter. 😂❤

If I were you I’d add another 3/4” board down each corner, it would look neater & it would hide the bigger holes at the bottom of your live edge siding & it would make an easier and nicer caulking job. JMO! You guys are busy bees!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

I like that idea. I wasn't sure if layering trim would cause rot between them tho. 🤔

Stay with the weathered look..it’s a cabin in the woods, which is what you have worked so long and hard for….your garden yielded lunch, tomatoes and zucchini for dinner, good work🎉

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Woot woot.....😊👍

I'm for the weathered look makes the cabin more camouflage.

On the boards that are hard, and stiff, Drill a hole and run a screw in it to barely draw it down. Keep wetting it, and tighten the screws a little at a time, until you can draw it all the way down. It takes more time, but it'll really reduce the cracking.

@BS.-.-

9 ай бұрын

That's a good idea.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Cool.....I'm going to try it. Thanks

definitely need to double tap and silicone, kept critters from getting between walls

Tack it and let it weather then a Thompson water seal. Hard to beat real weathered look.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

I like it too

I suggest using spring-style clothespins to hang your wet laundry. Hanging from the edge will mean it is always in a single layer. It will dry faster and not have folded crease across each item.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

😀😀😀

Beautiful place!

Jay , leave the siding as it is, rustic. You will gain very little by tampering with it! The place looks very comfortable.

Weathered looks more like logs.😍

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

True....never really looked at it like that. Love it

Love the looks of the BLT and I will definitely make the zucchini lasagne!

You have the best view. So peaceful . So blessed❤😊

To me,your place always looks so homey and welcoming!You can feel the love that's gone into it!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

I love the rustic look on the live edge siding! Those BLT ‘s looked so good that we changed our menu for tonight! Hugs Jay and Jen!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Lol.....yum yum 😋

For sure the weathered look

I like the old look but I would seal the wood some time whit clear court 😂

Add another piece of wood to the corners that should make it look better

Cloudy days you probably need some more power with more installed equipment, the EcoWorthy stand can with some adjustment be connected via for example a small combinerbox with MC4’s in, and 2 wires out to EPEver / inverter. Powerstation can be charged and used when there is enough light, with small combinerbox more charging can be achieved by pairing to the booth batteries. Fixed arrangement provides safer charging. Easy to switch between Powerstation and main batteries.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Yes, it is very helpful and flexible in its helpfulness. I'm working on getting a line run over to the solar shed soon.....the days are getting shorter bow, so it will be needed to help. Thanks for the tips 😀

Your home is beautiful less is more 👍🏼👍🏼

Paint the whole siding on the house with Australian timber oil ! It’ll preserve it for many years to come, it also water proofs it, makes it bug & termite resistant as well as gives it oiled natural tan color. U shouldn’t have to do put Australian Timber Oil on it again with a light coat until maybe 10 years. Then it should be good until we’re all dead and gone. If your not 100% sure just buy a small metal container of the Australian Timber oil and trial run it on a piece of scrap siding and then decide if you want to invest in a 5 gallon jug of it. U can paint it on with a paint brush but I would suggest pressure washing it first let it dry then applying the Timber oil to the siding. There’s lots of people on KZread using it on their exteriors of their cabins such a Shawn James 1 on: my self reliance who treated his logs with Australian Timber Oil , Also Richard on Smoky Mountain Outpost on his new log workshop project. Just as a couple of examples but I’ve seen many others using it and they swear by it. Probably the biggest example is Paul whole builds old fashioned dovetail joint log cabins at the bearded carpenter, he’s a big advocate for Australian Timber oil & Linseed Oil for preservation of wood from rot weather and destructive bugs. Something to really consider! 😉 EDIT: If you used Australian Timber Oil or Linseed Oil either one to preserve & protect it, then you’d never have to paint it and it’ll always hold that natural wood look.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Awesome.....I'm definitely going to try it. Anything oil based I'm sure will help. Thanks

@CCRider5312

9 ай бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen just so you understand me the Australian Timber Oil & Linseed Oil Both are not a oil based paint. They’re both A Oil that’s made to treat wood. Either one will be fine on your siding but if it was me I’d use the Australian Timber Oil. But the linseed oil will also work. If I was you I would research both on the internet for your peace of mind. Then I’d get me a small bottle of Australian Timber Oil or Linseed Oil because they’re both expensive just like high quality paint is nowadays. Then I’d take a board same as your siding and paint them with the oil or each of the oils and lay them both out in the sun a couple days & see which one you like the best. From the cabins I’ve seen the logs painted with the Australian Timber Oil was my favorite look after the wood was treated in it with a paint brush.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

@CCRider5312 I got ya, thank you. I was on the same page, I just didn't communicate well, lol. I'll check out the Australian timber oil for sure. Thanks

I think it looks better weathered

May the lord bless and protect you and Jen and working on the homestead and ready for winter

Siding looks awesome. Don't tell me your not a professional. Good job. Thanks for sharing

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Woot woot Lou 👍

👍👍👍👍👍.......you guys are working hard........looks like you will hit all your objectives before winter.......then you can relax in a winter wonderland, beside a cozy fire in the cabin.....cheers, and enjoy

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Woot Woot Cindy....=)

Nice driving skills with the wood. Siding is weathering well. Still have some work cut out for ya double tapping. Enjoy lunch, stay safe. Looking great out there.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Ha....thanks my friends. One thing I'm not to shabby at is backing up a trailer.......but If I was a betting man....my money would be on you still, lol

@JFL829

9 ай бұрын

​@OffgridwithJayandJen we tink you guys are doing an amzing job

one thing you can do to make those corners look better, double them up after you double tap all the siding, the add another layer of the corner boards. Just lay one up there un nailed and see of you like the look or not. Honestly you should pressure wash that wood and have something on it to protect it, stain paint or oil...the rustic look is ok but not very protective. Color is vanity..but protection is necessary and valid. OMG your cooking bacon mmmmMMMMMMmmm....what was i saying?

@BS.-.-

9 ай бұрын

The doubling up on the trim is a great suggestion.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

LOL......bacon. like the double up trim idea. Thanks

Your cabin looks great!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Thanks JL....😊

I like the fresh look. Pressure wash, let dry, seal it with a clear varnish, then caulk

@BS.-.-

9 ай бұрын

Those are terrible suggestions. Pressure washing just cleans the surface and can damage the wood and useing a varnish means when it's time to sand the whole place it's all hand work. You will need to sand it because varnish dosnt last

@robertgriffin9748

9 ай бұрын

It’s your home. Do with it as you will. Only giving my opinion. I’ll unsubscribe from your channel. No biggie.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

That was another viewer commenting buddy, like you said.....to each their own

At least being poor doesn't affect your loving each other and you do with what you have. I really think that there is something in the water as everyone struggles for energy. I can see stuff that I still can do but motivation has left the room. I need to put a tire on my fourwheeler and yet it sets right by the door waiting for someone to take pity on me.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Hummm.....life has funny ways of messing with us. Age, money, health, love......it's a surprise we don't all end up in the nut house.

"Fresh"😊

I've followed along with you guys from the beginning. Love seeing your progress. I don't comment very often, because people like to argue. My profession is a coatings inspector. I have been in this industry for 26 years, primarily on the industrial side. I was only giving my opinion on what "I" would do. Love what you have done so far! Looking forward to your next video!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Hey Robert....I appreciate you commenting and watching.....you comment earlier got comments from others that were blunt and kinda rude......they were not from us, so I'm glad you gave your advice....I'm always happy to hear others experiences and how they would do it. Best wishes

Jay! That looks amazing. So clean and organized. Great job!

I am not any better. I have the same problem. I even got a bariatic operation. Lost over 100 lbs and regain it. One heck of a battle especially when we get older. You guys are doing good. That bacon you cook look delicious, but not 4 me this time around. Love your channel . Been watching it over a year or more. Love your humor. Have a blessed day ! Robert

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

I appreciate ya buddy......I just noticed a trend, and I appreciate your support and concern.....I have some concerns too as I get older, but I try. 👍

@robertboyd3898

9 ай бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen GOOD GOING TO BOTH OF U

Double tap sounds like an assassin in a Mafia movie.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Pew pew

hi, you need to built a clothes line and buy clothes pins.

Good stuff guys!!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend

Mmmm bacon! 😜 Honestly I love the weathered rustic look of your cabin! I want to try it out on our "guest house" first then maybe on the next one's we build. Our A-frame bunkies just make more sense with the metal roofing for now as we are in a hurry! Snow won't wait for anyone! Good work guys! We'll have to try that zucchini lasagna! Looks fantastic!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Gotta experiment with things.......part of the fun right? 😊

Hey jay how I found out about bleach is when I was going to do my fence around my yard. I was at a hardware store one night and they had a tv playing a deck and fence cleaner so I got it only 2gal for $20 didn't go far so I read the label on the back told my wife I need bleach did the same thing as the cleaner for $1.00 gal lol

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Love it......those companies and their trickery. 🤔

Hey guys - such a great vlog share. Love how the solar farm is growing. You're able to run power tools from the power bank battery devices. 🔋 You've accomplished so much. Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 Puck.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul.....we are happy too. 😊 it's a slow go.....but we are getting there. 😀

Your guys dinners allways look so yummy

In the new garage there's a place for everything and everything in it's place!!! Fantastic JOB you two munchkins it looks AWESOME and just love it. Ummm who's a dork ...your mean your twin brother there Jay??? Your lovely wife's name is JEN. I use to ask my son's ummm where's the bar of soap or the hot pepper when they would make a verbal flub up. God Bless you all.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Lol....lots of love Sandra

@SandraVanLankvelt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly lol@@OffgridwithJayandJen

Very efficient solar clothes dryer... My mother never suspected she was a leader in future solar clothes drying when I was growing up. 🤔 🙄 You may need more solar panels and lithium iron batteries in the future as you keep getting more electric appliances and other items.

Hope you both are well, Got to get thoses buttoned up for winter !!!!! ugh

Nice progress on the updates! I love the rustic look of the cabin I wouldn't change it ....Jen that lasagna looked awesome!!!

Looks good. God bless.

Hey!! We are back on the grid & catching up with thee ol’ KZread. Definitely weathered!! I would not pressure wash & just seal it. Love that rustic look. I sealed the Shabin too soon probably & should’ve let it weather. It is slowly darkening still though.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Welcome back guys......I know you would rather be at the Shabbin but on grid tasks need to be done too, lol.

Weather look

Your cabin is so beautiful I love it and your lasagne not bad too but prefer a bechamel sauce and save the cheese for topping.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dawn 😊😊😊

You could strip clothes in tub with detergent first then wash them in washer striping clothes brings out more dirt etc.. jus a suggestion

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Not a bad idea. Thanks

I like fresh-but it’s your cabin

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

Question...is that type of wood on the siding able to withstand the elements without being treated or painted?.. by the way the lasagna looked really yummy

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

The Siding is made of Poplar....I think some call it popple or different types of Aspen.....But from the Little Information or videos I found lots of people use it on barns. I think the secret is it has to get sun and be in a dry-ISH environment. If it were used on a cabin in the woods with all shade all the time i think it would rot. But because we are in the open on top of the hill we get lots of sun and wind to dry things out. I will be TREATING it or putting some type of Oil Based protectant on it at some point, But want It to Dry and Age before I do so. Poplar wood is actually a Hard wood.....harder than pine but softest of the hardwoods. So in my mind it should be as good as pine or better

Hard to beat a BLT ! I used a product called woodguard on my cabin , but I have heard a lot of good reviews on Cabot’s Australian Timber Oil. Thompson water seal does not last very long at all. It has to be reapplied every year or two to do anything.

The corner trim and window trim must be thicker. it would look so much better IMO. Siding needs protection, power wash and add sealant or stain of some kind Please

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Ya I think trim being thicker would look better and work better too.....next time I guess, lol.

good job Jay and Jen the sandwiches and lasagna looked delicious.

What time lunch Jay lol 😆

I like the weathered look! 😁 Edit: oh man those BLT's look so good! 🤤

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Yum yum

Wonder if screws would work better than nails. Seems like you would have better control. That, with moving further from the ends should give better results.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Smart.....think some screws will.be used on the tough ones. 😊

I like the rustic look to the siding. I so am going to make that lasagna! It looked delicious! Great video you two !

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

It's so good!

yum,

There are gray oil based stains that would soak into that poplar very nicely. Also if you decide to "pressure wash" it to clean it they do make wood brighteners and look into soft washing. Pressure washing wood can really damage it and dosnt kill and of the mold and fungus that made it looking like that anyway.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Ya, thinking a little cleaner on that spot by the water tank to kill stuff and clear seal the weathered stuff. 👍

Ho my Jen I got to try making that that sounds so good hummmm 😮

Love that brand of bacon. Has a really flavor. Yum

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

😀

You are being held back by those AGM batteries and as your winter is rapidly approaching Lithium have come down in cost all you then need is a lithium charger probably 50 amp which will charge at that rate till full from your generator saving gas money etc

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

It's easy to say, but our situation and climate do not make a good combination for lithium yet. We have some upgrades in the works that will include lithium power, but not being able to charge lithium batteries below freezing temps makes our current set up useless for half the year Here in Northern Michigan

Setting a battery on the ground or concrete will drain it and eventually ruin it

Hi frindes nice to follow you again. I relay like yours solar power sett upps. Iam a fan of that in Sweden. Most regards frindes 😊❤

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend.....hope you are well and lots of love

I like the weathered look but think you need a good sealer. What does Jen prefer? The facia is looking good - but not as good as that BLT!😍🇨🇦

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

I think we both like the weathered look.....but about the weathered look it has now.....so.maybe some sealant or protectant soon

That lasagna looks amazing!!!!!

Weathered look looks great, Have you thought about doubling your wall corners? Might take care of the overlapping you see.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

I have thought about it, But wasnt sure how the double layering of wood would work out with rot and such.....what do you think??

@exroyalcanadian

9 ай бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen Wing it !!!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

@@exroyalcanadian love it

Hey jay you know how to get rid of that gray look bleach pore bleach in a pump sprayer and spray it on the wood I did it works great a just hose it off looks like new wood and I would stain it

I have a question, how will you keep your water from freezing ? My situation is very similar an I haven’t come up with any ideas yet

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

We are just going to likely be winterizing the cabin and using pots and pals during the winter. Melting. Snow one pot at a time.

Jay great progress, not concerned with all the mold on the exterior siding ?

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

It is getting a little excessive over by that water tank...splashing off of it but I'm hoping to spray it and get that tote boxed, roofed, and gutter above it soon

I like the old look. Lasagna looks delicious 😋

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😋

Isn't it funny how things like the dishes and washing get done instaneously!! But when it comes to the bigger projects it takes like 10 years to do?? And when you do do them you think to yourself wtf did I procrastinate that long to do it?? It's weird!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

It is so true....we jump around on projects something that I do put things off....then we do them....I think that too. Silly

@uppanadam

9 ай бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJenYep and you fel like crying...kicking and ranting and raving once you get the job done don't you!! Cause you know you should have like done it 5 years ago!! LOL!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

@@uppanadam 😊😊😊

Does the curl qo with the grain? 😮

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

It is kinda random, but mostly cupping the opposite

Yummy!!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

😋

Rustic look buddy !! Bacon and lasagna !sheeeeet y’all eating good in the neighborhood lol

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Eatring like royalty buddy

How do you decide where to aim the solar panels, is it pointed directly at the sun, or according to the voltage/current, or something else? Inquiring minds want to know 😮

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

South for us up here in the northern Hemisphere, but the solar tracker can follow the sun automatically

The rust is look is good the zucchini lasagna yum take care guys 🙏🙏👍👍🫶

Would it be less likely to split if you nailed it further from the end?😮❤

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Yes, I Learned that quick, lol

BACON!!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

That's Your Bacon my Friend.....=)

Great job to the both of you! Had a question... even though it's a off grid cabin do you have home insurance? And did you have someone give you a Estimate on the value of your home? Or are my questions not Correct. Lol...👍

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

No insurance my friend....I think most people who have property up north or little cabins can add some type of rider to their account to help if belonging were to get stolen.....but the cabin since it is off grid, is I believe uninsurable.

@nighthawk2010mh

9 ай бұрын

@OffgridwithJayandJen Wow, very interesting. It's a shame because you put all that time and money in it. Thank you for the info ... have a great weekend

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

@nighthawk2010mh I think some can be insurable but in our situation we can not. Each situation it different

Ich hätte die Bretter gerade gesägt und dann gerade am Haus fest genagelt die gehen alle hoch weil die zu frisch waren da nimmt man gelagertes Holz

Bacon always taste better in cast iron and outdoors. ❤❤😂

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

I totally agree!

❤️👍👍👍

👊😎👍

🇳🇴👍👍

They have a special relationship. If I called my wife dork she’d….. me.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

😀

How is both of your diet’s going……..see your eating well…..you will Freddy for Bardom and Bailey…..

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

You seem overly concerned in most of your comments about our health......I do hope you understand that you see our cheat day or out of the norm meals. If I showed you chicken and salad in these videos it wouldn't get quite the same excitement as the BLT cheat. The lasagna is low carb...hence the zucchini noodles. We are actually doing OK on our eatting and losing a few pounds.....slowly and surely. Best wishes

That's not nice dork 😅

Die Wand vom Bad ist die Nass und am Küchenfenster genau so Dunkel das sieht nicht gut aus ihr müsst da schauen .

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Will try and clean it 😊

Mark 10:43-45 King James Version 43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: 44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. 45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Gods blessings over you .

My ears were burning when you started talking about your washer taking too long and pumping a lot. If you aren't getting a decent wash or spin. buzz me. though you guy;s work on a different system voltage wise from over the pond. the basics are the same. As i have 47 years experiance I might be able to help.The call out might be a bit expencive. air fair and extra''s. but you never i might be able to help you over the net.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

Ha...that is funny and thank you for the offer. Jen and I tried filling it the old fashion way with the hose and just turning it to the wash cycle, but the new tecnology was not working that way, LOL. it made me hook it up on the back the correct way and we had to leave our pump running for a long time so it had pressure. I think it was working correctly, but I was trying to simplify it and the washer Technology was not cooperating, HA HA. SUPER appreciate the offer my friend

I LIKE BOTH OF YOU, BUT PLEASE DONT CALL JEN A DORK///

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

She is my Dork Though......=)

Are you guys going to move to your cabin full time in the future?

@OffgridwithJayandJen

9 ай бұрын

We basically have been here all summer, go downstate a couple weekends to pick up items for sponsorships and to see family. Those are really the only reasons we leave.

Ich komme etwas später hebt mir was auf vom essen