Man Builds HUGE Amazing LOG HOUSE From Crooked Trees in 9 months

Man Builds HUGE Amazing LOG HOUSE From Crooked Trees in 9 months - Full Build (TIMELAPSE)

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God gave me trees so I built a Log Cabin. Inexpensive debt free MASSIVE Off Grid Log Cabin Build start to finish timelapse. Building with crooked logs is a challenge in every way. Not to mention every single log was Persimmon. They are so dense a 6 inch diameter 8ft long log section can weigh 300lb They make everything difficult, but they cost me nothing and I learned to love them for what they are. It definitely makes my home look unique. They were free because they were going to be bulldozed and burned by the landowner. As long as I cut them and dragged them off by myself I could use them. It's hard to believe that it only took me 9 months of hard work to make it live in ready. Here I've put together a timelapse of the last year of building, hundreds of hours of footage cut into about a 30 min video. I've done a lot of work to get the cabin to where it is now, and I thought it would be nice to have a video showing everything from start until now. Watching the shorter episodes, gives a completely different understanding of how the building was done. There will be more long form videos on the full build with even more detail coming soon. If there are any key moments in the build you would like to see more of please let me know in the comments section below. More work on the homestead will be coming soon, finishing the chinking with mortar, interior doors, building a greenhouse, harvesting fish from our pond, building a dog trot connecting both cabins, rainwater catchment for the house, solar, and more...stay tuned. Happy Holidays, stay safe!
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After spending most of my life in the big city, living a congested life within society's grip I decided to leave all that behind and become more self reliant living a simpler more fulfilling life close to nature. My wife and I have 6 children, we homeschool, raise a garden, mini farm and try to be resourceful as we can providing everything the family needs from nature.
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@tribeofdavid8 Рік тому

Hey everybody thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed the video. If you did, consider giving it a like. It really helps the channel! I want to remind you that you are all awesome and never give up on your dreams! Watch one of these NEXT!

@kenrolltideAlabama Рік тому

As a retired licensed contractor, carpenter of manly new home builds the last two thirds of my career I would like to tell you that you have a lot to be proud of. Not many people can build a house on their own period, much less of that caliber. To make yourself get up each day and work by yourself from daylight to dark is a lot harder than you would think. It takes a lot of self push and dedication. That roof build was incredible, should hold in the heat and out the bad weather. You did what only a very small percentage of people have done in the last 100 years. You have my fullest respect.

@robert-zg8or

Man your kids will remember being with you, and helping build, for a lifetime.

@georginiaquinn5209 Рік тому

You're such a unique person. A family man. A man with God's gift, a provider, a skilled builder, a father, and a husband. 🙏God bless you & your family.💕🙏

@jimmyjames4065 Рік тому

Dave Mead done fantastic! You are an inspiration . I'm 50 Yr old, just divorced, on my own now. You've sowed the seed for what can be done. This is my next goal for next year i hope.

@waynecamardelle4459 Рік тому

I’ve been a lumberman now for about 40 years … I’m getting ready to retire now, and all I can think about before I check out of this part of my existence, is to experience what I’ve just watch you do. Inspiration is truly a waste, if one doesn’t act upon it. You, padna, have inspired me. I woke this morning at 2:00 am to start my day and this past half hour will be the most productive half hour of my whole week. I’ve subscribed and will be checking in periodically, so god speed my friend and god bless you and your entire family, along with those beautiful dreams!! Merry Christmas 🎄

@vernonhowell4485

Mad respect for hammering those spikes into the wood with that little bitty hammer! 😂 You did a fantastic job! I am super envious! There is nothing like a cozy log cabin!

@JW-pj1zd Рік тому

I think this is about 50 % of men's dreams. This guy and his family are amazing. Just wonderful. You and your family are just awesome.

@user-wn9qb5rb7h

You did something amazing here. I hope this home stays in your family for generations.

@pebblesthecat3625 Рік тому

I especially like how you had the children help you with age appropriate tasks during the building of your family home. I hope you all enjoy the beauty of nature, the seasons, and the wildlife that surrounds you, as you grow up and grow old in the wonderful, inspiring, enthralling place you decided to call home.

@johnmuller3117 Рік тому

Everything was so impressive, your blend of natural and modern materials, old style (block and tackle) and modern equipment, your skill, strength and perseverance...well done! Your editing was perfect and enjoyed the family bits as well. I'm hopeful this will inspire others to engage in satisfying hard work. Thanks, and good luck.

@redformansfoot5718 Рік тому

Much respect. At 54 y.o., I've often said that "If I'd of known 35 years ago what I know now, I would have done a 'Grizzly Adams' back then". As a builder of 30 years, I would also say you did a great job and I am seriously impressed with your initiative and drive, it's not often these days you find a young man that has accomplished what you have. Also, I was glad to see you got a pup to keep you company (yeah, I'm a dog Dad myself).

@Azztek1 Рік тому

Absolutely beautiful job. You should be very proud of the work you did. Having the family there to help and experience the work ethic is priceless, especially the young ones. Thanks so much for showing us what can be done with some honest hard work.

@MrAmw1 Рік тому

I can only begin to imagine the pride and pleasure of being able to do this for your family. Amazing job 👌

@BadForgeWeld Рік тому

One of my favorite parts was “It’s perfectly level!” I felt that in my bones. I really enjoy watching how different people build cabins like this. Great video! Thanks so much!!

@christopher5585 Рік тому

This man and his wife must have saved a ton of money to not only purchase the materials and land to build their house but also have the entire time (9 months) to devote entirely to it's construction, cost of living, credit card debts, car payments, insurance, college loans, HOA fees, college savings for the kids, unexpected emergencies and having to work a 9 to 5 job. Congrats on having to fulfil what many men consider a fantasy.

@banacek8675

I especially liked the use of spray foam in between the logs. I thought I was the first to think of this technique ten years ago but I’m sure now a lot of people have done it. It seems like a great and pragmatic way to avoid the immense labor of evening the log’s asymmetry through cutting and scraping.

@golden36 Рік тому

Dave you are one extremely hard working man, you impressed the hell out of me with your work and work ethic , that was an enormously large project for one man, that’s one beautiful large cabin , no cutting corners with you , fantastic job and you and your family will enjoy it for many years , also I enjoyed seeing the family participating especially your son , loved the look on his face after he pounded the floor joist in place. I’ll be looking for future video’s from you and Thanks for the sharing.

@lisafisher8081 Рік тому

Great time lapse editing...loved seeing the little ones involved...did a family build while in my teens. LOVED IT..Blessing to you and your family.

@mauricebrown9094 Рік тому

Brilliant Build Pal. Hope you and your family have many many years together in your cabin, making memories that lasts many generations. Thank you for sharing.