Dare I Say It's Almost A Cabin Now?!? Four Walls Complete On My Tiny Off-Grid Cabin.

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A Day in the Life of a DIY Enthusiast

Hey guys! It's a new day and I'm here to embark on another exciting DIY project. I've set aside a few hours to see if I can make some progress on these boards that need to be put on the back of my structure. The clock says it's around 12:30 PM, so I'll be here until about six in the evening. Let's see how much we can get done!

Taking Measurements and Making Plans

Alright, let's take a look at these boards. Hmm, they might need to be a bit shorter. I'll just mark them and see how they look. Ah, that almost looks good! I think I'll go with it. I'll angle them a bit to match the curve of the other boards. It'll give it a more cohesive look, almost like it was always meant to be part of that log.

Cutting and Fitting the Boards

Alright, time to get to work with my trusty jigsaw. But wait, safety first! Where are my safety glasses? Ah, found them! Now I can finally get started. These boards aren't all the same width, so I might as well just split them to fit properly.

Section 2: Adding Finishing Touches

Window Trimming

I need to trim the inside of the window to make it fit properly. Ah, it looks like I have to turn this piece and use the chainsaw for that. Oh well, just another step in the process.

Protecting the Rim Joist

Now, onto the rim joist. I couldn't bring the board over the rim joist on one side, so I'm going to add some cedar to cover it up. I'll take whatever scraps I have and use them to protect and enhance the appearance of the rim joist. It's all about those little details, right?

Installing the Tyvek

Alright, time to put on the Tyvek. Hmm, should I put it on before or after the other layers? I figure I should put it against the wood to provide some added protection. It's always better to be safe than sorry!

Section 3: Dealing with Challenges

Unpredictable Weather

Uh oh, it's starting to sprinkle. And it looks like there's more rain on the way. Working with Tyvek is becoming a bit more challenging in this weather. I half-entertained the idea of heading down to the cabin near the water to spend the night. It would give me a chance to dry off and warm up by the fire. Let's see how the day unfolds.

Making Adjustments and Problem-Solving

Wow, this ladder stabilization technique is on point! But let's get back to business. I'm running into some problems with the boards rusting. Despite spraying them with sealant, they continue to rust. Any recommendations on how to prevent this? I may try using a car finish sealer to protect them in the future. DIY projects always require some creative problem-solving, don't they?

Reflecting and Moving Forward

Unfortunately, I didn't make as much progress as I had hoped. Some mistakes with the Gable and windows set me back a bit. But that's the beauty of DIY projects - it's all a learning process. I'll cover those challenges in a future video. With storms brewing and my head scratching in confusion, I decided to call it a day and head home. Time to regroup and come up with a new plan.

Section 4: Conclusion

That's it for this project update, folks! Thanks for joining me on this DIY adventure. Stay tuned for the next video, where we'll continue working on this structure. Who knows what surprises and challenges await us? Until then, keep DIY-ing and embracing the joy of creativity. See you next time!

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  • Pretty steep climb, Clyde. I know, buddy. Good boy. Good job.
  • Too hard for you?
  • Good boy! Good boy! So proud! I'm very proud of you.

There's Steve down there.

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Dare I say it's almost a cabin now?!? Four walls complete on my tiny off-grid cabin.
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