Off Grid Cabin in the Woods…They Wouldn’t Give Us a Lift…Part 4

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We had to do it all with ladders!

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Avatar of @davidrogers-b1r
@davidrogers-b1r
12.06.2025
funny how some plywood lines up and some don't, heads cracker.
Avatar of @bobt3374
@bobt3374
12.06.2025
Hi Ken Chas & Dan. Excellent job over these 2 days weather not great but top job done as always.
Avatar of @RicardoFelippeFigueirachardao
@RicardoFelippeFigueirachardao
12.06.2025
Muito bom!
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@BigGuy8059
11.06.2025
A lot of people assume dimensional lumber is straight and stays that way. But even kiln-dried lumber that is straight in the store, can start to twist, bow, or cup once it gets to the job site and gets some rain on it. Good carpenters know the tricks of the trade to force it square as they are nailing it together. This is why they use one nail for every two inches of board width. The warp is not strong enough to pull those nails out, and just goes back to straight after a while of being nailed together straight. I learned that on a DIY job building with wet treated wood! Half of my deck 2x6 boards had to be clamped to the joists before I screwed them down. I inspected them for straightness in the store when I bought them.
Avatar of @davidrogers-b1r
@davidrogers-b1r
11.06.2025
add three more boards to porch and you nailed it, nice cover porch in treaty!
Avatar of @davidrogers-b1r
@davidrogers-b1r
11.06.2025
Hay buy this car, are you crazy.
I'm 4years old.
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@johncornell3665
10.06.2025
Great video. Look forward to and enjoy each one. Thanks Ken!
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@jesstill7833
10.06.2025
❤️💪👍👍👍😀🦘🇦🇺🇺🇸
Avatar of @lindacarroll3853
@lindacarroll3853
10.06.2025
I like the way you can work with 3 ladders to get the job done
Avatar of @leonardoramosribeiro992
@leonardoramosribeiro992
22.05.2025
Very beautiful!
Avatar of @davidaldrich3488
@davidaldrich3488
22.05.2025
Very nice job editing this Ken. Always good DIY, well not so much since you guys are professionals “perfect”
Avatar of @bubbahogue5305
@bubbahogue5305
22.05.2025
Might be time to invest in a man lift. Work smarter, not harder.
Avatar of @jimgriffiths9071
@jimgriffiths9071
21.05.2025
They run about $ 25,000 for a used 4 wheel drive telescopic lift just in case anyone was wondering....
Avatar of @wingman8447
@wingman8447
21.05.2025
Looking good. Getting nippy up there.
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@bobart1790
21.05.2025
Great job, always enjoy Ken’s smilingly face in the morning.
Avatar of @sherpa972
@sherpa972
06.05.2025
Most builders still use scaffolding instead of lifts in these parts. Suggest tethering those nail guns when someone is below, especially no hard hats in use, avoid a big headache in more ways than one.
Avatar of @jacksanders7018
@jacksanders7018
06.05.2025
The job is coming along great, thanks to all.
Avatar of @glennyork6800
@glennyork6800
06.05.2025
Great job guys, & even w/out a lift. Can't wait to see stairs & final floor plan.
Avatar of @Aleka1943
@Aleka1943
05.05.2025
Good morning Ken, nice to see you. Hope your day goes well.
YOU AND THE GUYS BE VERY CAREFUL! I’m nervous 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
Great FLY THROUGH!! 😂😂
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@ismaelcruz3315
05.05.2025
God bless! Love to watch you guy's!
Avatar of @stevenwarner7348
@stevenwarner7348
05.05.2025
Ok Ok Ok ~ not gonna lie ~ I thought about being a little creative by consulting my old "Roger's Thesaurus" for synonyms for Vertical.. Not there. But Goggle had: upstanding, sheer, steep, and upright - or just up. I threw in Altitude and got loftiness and height. There's a category in the Roger's Thesaurus for MOTION which offers ascent, elevation and leap. I did not look for Lift. Errr ~ because you guys didn't have that. So there ya go. Maybe if you guys would just grow wings. Yea, just wings. ✨ Best Wishes ✨🌸🌟🌸✨
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@markmichalsky6353
24.04.2025
I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. I think I mentioned before, I like to build things and see the completed product. I would love to build my own cabin someday, or buy a small one and add on to it myself. I enjoy your calm demeanor and your sense of humor! Take care!
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@rdyardie
24.04.2025
It is rather surprising how the weather changes, slowly but surely. . . . in Calgary the snow started on Monday. Drivers forget that streets get slippery with the white stuff. Shovelling it is so much "fun". Imagine clearing a roof off before proceeding. I noticed that the owners are moving in already. Thank you for posting your video. I am looking forward to seeing the stairs being built.
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@markecklund3125
24.04.2025
You guys are teh "well oiled machine" of building.... I AM CURIOUS, since I don't know anything..... is ther ea need to tape the vertical edges of the roof wrap brfore shingles????
Avatar of @redlalo777
@redlalo777
19.04.2025
Hi Ken , Thanks for the video , Is that T1-11. 12. inch on center?
Avatar of @dcba43210a
@dcba43210a
19.04.2025
Well done
Avatar of @robertconner5126
@robertconner5126
19.04.2025
Good work.
Avatar of @ericmcrae7758
@ericmcrae7758
18.04.2025
Like I said in the last video time to invest in a lift. I have no idea how much they cost but if you approached a manufacturer they might sponser your channel since you are nearly at 200K.
Good luck
Avatar of @frotobaggins7169
@frotobaggins7169
18.04.2025
Ken some days I really feel like you guys could really benefit from a few sections of scaffolding and some walk planks.
Avatar of @markchristensen5206
@markchristensen5206
18.04.2025
I would put. 2, quiet cool, gable attic fans in . The green model, on low speed each uses, 22 watts, less than pennies to operate. They well also extend the life of the roof, by keeping attic cooler in summer.
Avatar of @oleman490
@oleman490
04.04.2025
oh me;;;this brings back memories;;;of course we didn't go two story high but when just two still a lift;;;lol;;;we had what we called a j bar with rope attached to top and went up ladder and pulled up t 11 with rope and j bar while keep top from tipping and set on scab;;;worked great but was slow lots of prep time between;;;;third man always helps even if they be flyinng around trying to hit co-workers with drone;;;lol;;;good one and keep em comin;;;ya know I always give ya a thumbs up;;;;
Avatar of @byronholmes2496
@byronholmes2496
04.04.2025
Good to all. Footing don't look good.
Avatar of @Utubedarr
@Utubedarr
04.04.2025
I don't believe Ken is 70+. The way he moves and the things he does; he can't be a day over 55!!! Just goes to show - "Age ain't nutin' but a number!"
Avatar of @lynnethebeautifulone4145
@lynnethebeautifulone4145
03.04.2025
Ken, Dan, and Chad are artists. The building looks fantastic so far.

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