HOTTEST WEEKEND EVER AT THE CABIN 

As a person who has, over my lifetime ( I am 72) lived through the heat and no AC, the one thing I always needed was water. You have a lake! To get your core temperature down get IN THE LAKE and float to keep your head wet. Wear your wet clothes until they dry to keep you cool and then get in the lake and repeat. Get in the lake to cool down before going to bed. I could never have survived without doing this multiple times a day. Just yesterday I could not cool down properly in the AC WITH a fan going. I had to go in the pool and float until my core temperature went down. Good luck. P.S. Take the shirt off and replace with a wife beater-no time to be polite.

As a Floridian, I can tell you this, wear your shorts and a t shirt, that’s normal for hot weather wear. Also, you have that nice lake right next to you… submerge yourself in it, stay in till your body temperature drops, when you get out, stay wet, don’t bother to dry off, you will dry soon enough… you will feel cooler for a few hours, then do it again. And take a quick dip before you go to bed…. You’ll feel much better and happier!!

He’s just such a charming disaster. Makes a mistake - smiles. Makes another one - smiles. Caulk gun accident - smiles. Hamburger iron doesn’t fit - gets a block of wood, smiles. I’m just out here rooting for him - and smiling.

Get in that water and bring your core temperature down! That’s what we do in Florida

Jay, you are so genuine. You make a mistake, you laugh, you learn. You are a breath of fresh air. Love this channel!

I grew up in the late ‘50’s to late ‘60’s in a large old Victorian which of course had no AC. My mom would line us kids up and let us stand in a cold shower before bed time. This would get our body temperatures down enough that we could go to sleep. Once our AC went out for a week and I tried to get my son to do that; he wouldn’t because it was old fashioned. One night he couldn’t stand it any more and he went and stood in the shower. Later he sheepishly told me it was a good idea. For the others who suggested that you get in the lake before bed time I promise it will work!

There is nothing wrong with wearing shorts. It's the Australian National Uniform in hot weather. Be proud of making a sensible decision.

If ever a situation called for a plunge in cold lake water, this one did. No skinny dipping though. Those pike mean business.

Soak your hat, cap in cold water😊

I grew up in Ohio we didn't have AC in the house so what my parents taught us was don't open every window get one or two box type fans that fit in the window opening and point the fan so it sucks the hot air out of the space. It does work really good and we always survived the heat waves we had back in them days.

Hey Jay open the window on the top floor when it's hot 🔥 and let the heat do what it does best 😊 the flu effect might make the ground floor cooler 💡

I feel your pain, Jay. I live in the deep south in the USA, and I can tell you that the heat and humidity combo is a killer. I'm 67 and have always been hot natured since I was a child. Growing up, we did not have A/C but now, I could not survive without it! I love cold weather myself and during the winter my heat stays mostly off, and my window slightly opened. Watching you sweat, I was thinking that you'd be better off taking a dip or two in the lake. Stay cool my friend and bring a bigger fan next time, industrial size.

"Shorts, i'm doing it..." hahahahaha i had no idea what was coming, but shorts sure wasn't even in the top 10. Keep up the great vibe and subtle humor, you truly are one of a kind.

Jay, get yourself a solar mini split. Very easy to install, and will keep that place cold in no time. Will also warm in the winter

I really enjoy your channel. You seem like a simple kind of guy having a go at everything and that is what I enjoy watching. Try not to be paranoid about wearing shorts and t shirts. In those 30 degrees plus conditions have a dip in the lake every couple of hours with your shorts and t shirt on. Air conditioning will be tough without proper electricity. I would advise having solar panels and charging multiple power stations via the solar power so they are fully charged at night so you can run an air conditioner before going to sleep. Because of your personality you have become one of my favourite you tubers. Do you have any bears around your cabin?

Your place won’t be too hot for too long. You are doing great. We watch you week after week. The struggles will make you stronger. Thank you for sharing your experience

Hi Jay, two points to consider when waterproofing the shed. 1. The door is fitted back to front. Rain and snow are going to sit on that wood and get behind those cross members causing them to rot. If you turn the door around the rain will run down it. 2. The caulking needs to be done on the outside to stop rain being driven into those cracks. Where once again it will sit and rot. 2 small things that will make your shed last a lot longer.

Couple things Jay. The only time you need to run the generator full power is when running something like a table saw that draws high power instantly. As the generator needs time to ramp up. While charging your power packs on eco mode the generator will only rev as high as required , saving fuel and wear on the generator as it’s a constant draw not instant. Even more importantly if you continue to pull the generator cord at an angle you will fray the cord rubbing on the unit until it breaks. Check for scars on the unit from the cord rubbing on the plastic. I’ve heard the cord is a nightmare to change on that unit. Great video as always.

I too don’t do well in the heat. I most productive when it’s somewhere around 53 to 63° 😮 new subscriber

Another great video! A few tips to cool off 1. A thin t-shirt and shorts is the best. 2. Sleep on a cooling get mat for matress and pillow. 3. Another cool way to sleep use just your folding cot with thin cotton sheet for air flow around the bed, especially from the bottom. 4. A bowl of icecubes in front of the fan will give you cool air.

You need to put up some curtains to block the sun out. Will help tremendously. Thick enough to block out the sun.

Jay showing your naivety on construction related knowledge is genuine…good on yah. But to pass on the opportunity for a cool swim during the heat with such a nice lake would have been nice. As always thanks for sharing the journey.

Texas here, you never get used to it. I prefer winter much more also, you can always put more insulation on but you can only take so much off, then they tend to call the police.

Good times hey Jay? lol I would suggest some sort of black-out curtains to help keep the sun from warming up the place too much. Just make sure you remember to close em before you leave. :) The curtains will also help keep down the cold draft from the windows in the winter time. lastly make sure the upper level oof has enough ventilation so that rising heat has some where to go. cheers

I live in the deep south, and the heat and humidity are absolutely BRUTAL. I feel your pain, Jay! Like others have commented, I'd advise you to get small window air conditioners. One for upstairs, the other downstairs. Barring that, a good exhaust fan in the upstairs window at night will help pull air thru the cabin. Also, try to block out the sun everywhere you can. Just doing that will help a lot, surprisingly. Another thing, take off your shoes whenever you can. When my head and feet are hot, I can't get cool - no matter what! Some good, sturdy leather sandals would help a lot. But don't worry; it'll be 30 below again before you know it.

Some good comments from others. Soaking in the lake when needed will do wonders. I suggest a 20 inch box fan to move air. Combine the two and you'll have some cooling effect from evaporative cooling. Moving air over damp fabric will produce a cooling effect. When the water in the fabric evaporates it takes heat out of the air. So, damp clothes and a fan, a damp hand towel under your hat and down your neck with a breeze, and a damp towel with the fan blowing air past it toward you inside the cabin will all result in nice cool air (until it gets so humid that the water doesn't evaporate). I'd also suggest that you get a camping water filter so you can consume lake water safely. Working in really hot weather can result in heat stroke if you're not careful, and it's no joke. It can kill you as easily as those minus 40 temperatures can. In the cold you can dress warmer, but in the heat you can only undress so much, then you need Plan B. Drink a LOT of fluids and have the filter as a backup in case you need more water in a hurry. If you EVER feel light headed in the heat, go jump in the lake until you cool down, then drink a lot of fluids. If you wait too long and pass out from the heat, you could be in big trouble with nobody around to help. Don't risk it. I've experienced the world turning sideways while mowing here in FL and there's not a lot of warning. At that point it's imperative you get cooled down and hydrated. And always be watchful of anyone else there with you for signs they are overheating too.

It was hell hot here south of Lake Ontario, too. Yuck! The bucket hat looks great. I wear one all the time in the summer. Re the shed: black is a nice color, but black attracts the heat, so something to think about. And maybe give a thought to a folding cot for the downstairs on those hot nights? Great video!

Jay get a portable AC Unit one for up stairs and down they are nice and not too expensive. Good luck

Can’t believe it’s that hot in northern Canada! Heat wave. I live in Texas and we’re used to that, but I stay in the A/C as much as possible. My husband on the other hand loves summers. He bikes in 90 degree heat. I feel for you!

Hey Jay. I’ve never had found Thompsons to work well. If you find it’s not doing what it says do try 1 part linseed oil with 2 part turpentine. It soaks better into the wood and keeps it breathable so it doesn’t rot. Keep on having fun 🎉

Love the hat dude! I wear one like that when I mow my lawn and it keeps me cooler.

Awesome video thank you for sharing GOD bless

Thank you for your time for making this for us viewers. I loved this video but also looking forward to the cold snowing nights again.

I put Thompsons Water Seal on a deck and planting beds we put up on our property and it barely lasted a year before it was wearing off. The newest projects we are working on right now I am coating with a Rustoleum deck primer and using perch and floor enamel for the top coating. Using Thompsons for your primer is probably a great idea! But I would definitely put some kind of top coat over it.

Welcome to spring in Australia... lol. I still remember when "office wear" for guys was a short sleeved shirt and tie with shorts and knee high socks ( and dress shoes). Not sexy at all 😂😂😂 but it kept them cool.

I don’t like the heat either!!! Really like how the shed is coming along!!! Another great video!!! Looking forward to the next one. Take care Jay!

Nice job on shed door. Welcome to June July and August in Arkansas.

You need some window blinds to keep it dark. That will help lower the temperature. Maybe install a screened roof vent you can keep opened in the summer to let the hot air escape. Lose all those clothes (go commando) and those boots. Get yourself some shoes that are open. If you need to cover that chrome dome but need to exhaust the heat from your head get yourself a mesh trucker style hat. Dickies make some nice short sleeve w/pocket cooling t-shirts that are in expensive. Wrangler also makes outdoor style cool weather shorts as well. You can purchase these items at your local Walmart.

If need be, you can always go jump in the lake to cool off…. Tool shed is looking good Jay, now you just need to insulate the inside and cover it with plywood so you can put shelves up or hooks and organize things a bit better. Maybe even do some electrical work so you will have a light out there.

You need a large box fan and aim it at a window blowing air out of the cabin. Open all other windows in the cabin. Blowing the air out will create a negative pressure in the cabin which will suck cool air into the cabin. You'll be amazed.

I love how you are not ashamed or afraid to show how you’re still learning how to do things i.e. the caulk, building the shed, etc. That is my issue with not doing things in a timely manner - my fear of messing up…

Best time of the year is coming. Like you I can't stand the summer time!

Houston Texas here. Wear those shorts Jay. Put on a light Tshirt. Jump in that lake. I live north of Houston and today the temp was 92 with heat index of 104. I run my air conditioning 24/7 with ceiling fans going. Very seldom has the heat been on in this house. Drink a lot of water. Also you can wet a hand towel and put it on under ur hat. It helps keep ur head and neck cool. Good luck with the heat and be careful. You can have a heat stroke really easy and fast if you get too hot!

You need to make interior window screens for the windows that open outward. Also, look at how to make a DIY swamp cooler, that will help with the heat!

I’m in Florida almost 60 yrs it’s not easy in summer I don’t like the heat just started watching your channel

Caulking the seams on the outside will not be pretty but will protect the wood edges better. Paint, and not sealer, will protect the wood better and cover the caulk lines. Priming will allow the paint to last lomger (stick better). Good luck. Heat wears you down. The person suggesting the lake is spot on. Great videos. They remind me of camping in the Rockys at 10,000 feet.

That hat suits you it looks good. Winter is my best time of the year

A friend of mine had a house for years right on the sand in Mexico. The entire house was 12V and they had several golf cart batteries to power all the lights, including ceiling fans in every room. Of course they had a generator to power small appliances and things. But it worked great. Exactly like an RV or a yacht. A huge ceiling fan set on high. Totally your friend.

Jay love the videos! Appreciate how humble you are!!! Take a few dips in the lake!!!

Pro-back caps are the only way to go, Bossman! No spot for the sun to get to! Don't sweat it about the caulk. We all had to do something for the first time at some point. Loving the video's!

Love your channel Jay. You have a small piece of paradise there. Can’t wait for your next video.

Never apologize for wearing shorts in that heat. We get it!!! Your videos are very motivating. Thanks

From S. Florida here. Sitting through this tropical storm watching. The heat isn't bad, you get use to it after a while.

You need a box fan for one of the big windows. Point it out the window, and it'll draw air into the cabin if the back windows are open. At night, you can take a damp sheet to lay over you, and turn the small fan to blow over you. It'll be a bit humid, but it will help keep you cool. And for you head, I'd recommend a wider brimmed hat. Something like a Tula Gardener's hat. And, It will be uncomfortable at first, but wet your shirt and hat, and wear it until it drys. Repeat. I'm in Texas and we have A/C, but I've been camping in the summer, and to keep cool I did the wet clothing thing. Works well.

This new hat looks super cool!

Jay, Hot here in Indiana too! Find ways to take the edge off, even a wet cloth around your neck helps. I would rather have it cold than hot. Your last dish, with sausage, fries, and cheese looked yummy! You are a fry master, sir!!!

I love watching your videos Jay , you seem like such a nice man 😊 Hope you recovered from the sweltering heat 🥵🥵

Just a suggestion but I think you should put a permanent screen on that loft, then think about a screened in deck area off the cabin to keep heat and bugs at bay in summer. Also get yourself a bigger fan to keep on loft to keep on you when you sleep or to push cool air in if you place it by the window. If you are comfortable, you will spend more time there. It is beautiful there in summer as well. Thanks for the video.

An indoor outdoor thermometer would do great. They are not very expensive. Especially good in the winter watching the inside temp go up as the fire heats the cabin up. And you can move it around because it stands up by itself. All you do is put the sensor in something like a plastic bag to keep moisture off of it. We keep ours under the step out of sunlight.

Totally understand the burn 'circle' on the back of your head. Spent a week in Burmuda visiting my wife's mother and from 1day out on a boat, I had the most predominant sun burn line across my forehead from wearing a bandana for the day.. It looked like someone taped off my face above my eyebrows a little below the hairline and hit me with brilliant red spray paint

All in a day. Great video.

N.W. Florida here retired ironworker the humidity here is some days 100%. I see that lake in and out periodically. Shorts tee-shirt one last dip before bed.

I love the cold also more than the heat ,you can put clothes on for the cold but for the heat there is only water ,if you have a freezer put a frozen bottle of water behind the fan it helps you get 2 sleep and if you can insulate the place Greets from bellgium wish I had cabin like this

Now that I have seen you seal the shed, some sealers have silicone in them and that might prevent the paint from sticking. A farmer trick for being in the heat is to have a BIG farmer handkerchief in your back pocket. It helps keep the sweat out of your eyes and helps at the neck. I will take -20F before 100F. Once again, jump in that lake (or sit).

What a beautiful and peaceful place you have there Jay...from a jealous guy 😂

The food looks so delicious❤ I can't take the heat either I do all my yard work at 6:00 in the morning as soon as it gets daylight😊 I think the buildings will look great black😊 I enjoyed this video see you in the next one❤

Cheers Jay for amazing video at the Cabin, great to all the provisions and drink why don't you get a bigger fan for the Cabin it will cool the Cabin .😊

I found it harder to see that beautiful double burger ,,,then your shorts 😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍thx. For the vlog and your time✌️✌️

It's always fun to play around with caulk ... Giggity

Dude it’s looks like ur using a ice fishing rod kinda small pole

We must have your weather down here in Missouri. Usually it’s in the 90s and HUMID! This past week it was in the 70s and 80s with cool nights and low humidity. It’s been wonderful but I know the 90s are coming back. We stay inside a lot in the summer when it’s so hot and humid here in St. Louis

Hard to beat an UglyStik, you got the elite with the cork handles, good and real good in winter. Great dollar value. All made over there now. Sort the plywood pieces out, store them level or vertical. Cost too much to trash them out. Always come in handy.

Hey Jay, love you new hat!!!! I think if you paint your shed black it will draw the heat. I think it would look nice painted gray with the eaves and the X's on your door white. Just a thought!!! Love your videos!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Another thought Jay, if you took a sheet of fairly heavy clear plastic, that would fit from ceiling to the floor, in the loft, attach it to the ceiling with simple tacks or staples. Stretch it across the loft, and cut vertical slits where it goes over the stairway, so you can walk through safely. This will help keep the cooled air right in the sleeping area. I've done similar things, it really helps keep the air much cooler, easy to take down too. Wouldn't help downstairs, but, at least you could sleep in comfort. God bless.

That level of heat is no joke! Especially with high humidity. Swimming is always my favorite solution when dying of heat stroke in the northwoods. Still making progress and making things happen though! 💪

Having your fan set a few feet from the window exhausting hot air will be way more useful, it draws in fresh cool air from the other windows, especially if you find a window that has some movement exhausting already.

I find to like winter myself better too you can always dress up warmer

Man, we have a cabin on the North Arm (I’m sure you know the area) - I can safely say it was the hottest few days I’ve ever seen in my 24 years in the North. Keep up these videos, man. Love watching them!

That heat wave is in Sask too. Well over 30 so have stayed inside with the A/C, unhappily as I prefer to be outside. The cold we can take but this heat, mixed with humidity, is something else! Thanks for another great video Jay!

Someone wasn’t prepared enough to beat the heat😂 keep up the good work!

Excellent video Jay, one extreme to the next eh, keeper goin ol buddy

Jay , when had our camp we used soft copper tubing and added adaptors at both ends for garden hoses and a water pump. we pumped water from the lake through the copper tubing added a fan behind it and it cooled the cabin down great. one line in and one line out , You and use a trailer water pump with 45 gallon water container the same way.

Jay, I am here in Alabama. The temp was about 99F here today. It's not the temperature here, it's the humidity! RIght now it's 79 but humidity is about 85 percent. But we can't take cold. Anything below about 20 degrees in the winter causes us to hibernate.

Hey Jay, i live in the sunniest place in the world, Yuma Arizona. This week we're looking at 111° to 113° all week. BUT...its a dry heat thank goodness. We had 118° last week. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! 🥵

Good choice of hats it will also keep your ears protected

Thanks for the video Jay ! The Ugly Stick was a good choice for a fishing rod. I put a little window mount A/C in my Northwoods Minnesota cabin a few years ago and use it quite a bit. It uses less than 500 watts and sure beats sleeping in my own sweat ! Take care out there!

You comment before the 'shorts' reveal made me laugh! I get worried about you, Jay. Where's those veggies and fruits?!!!

Great video. I had to google ‘stouts’. Looks to be Newfoundland term for deer fly (I think). Oh, that caulk gun had a tip cutting blade and should have a piercing rod too (I didn’t see one on it though).

Hallo Jay, an advise for your boat. Take two log and nail them together with 40 cm woodstump than you glide up the boat between the logs.😊

When you use your bottle, jack put it on something to get it up close to where you need to jack so you’re not having to push the handle so frequently finish getting it up. I have a huge bottle jack from my truck when I use the camper because the jack for the truck but not picked it up for a flat Wait. It was a 20 ton jack which means worth 40,000 pounds. I don’t believe it did not have a problem with two light of jack. And the bottle jack is really good and when you pull a trailer, you always have some 4 x 4 or whatever so you don’t have to be doing what you were doing trying to learn how to use it. I’m not getting it as a construction worker female with some of that stuff

A couple of tips: A pair of oars and mount some oar locks on your boat in case that engine fails. Learn how to sharpen your fish hooks and a stronger hook set will improve your catch rate. Good luck Jay!

Jay, a Jackery 3000 Pro, can run a small window air conditioner for a little over 5 hours. I'd look into picking up an a/c that is star rated, so it runs more efficiently. Just a thought, God bless.

Caulking gun tips. The gun handle should have a hole so you can slice the plastic tip. Also there should be a thin metal rod riveted to the gun so you can swing it out to puncture the wrapper through the tip. Lastly, insert your caulk tube end first into the gun. Love your vids. Look forward to more.

Experiencing the hottest weekend ever at the cabin is a testament to your ability to embrace and enjoy every moment, no matter the challenge. Your resilience and positive spirit in making the most of such extreme conditions reflect your adventurous nature and love for cabin life. Your enthusiasm for turning even the hottest days into memorable experiences truly highlights your passion for creating joy in every situation. And I am Floating Village Life.

Thank you for this video! I’m watching it while enjoying a peaceful morning camping for the week in Manitoba. It was just as hot this weekend camping , but like others said , we jumped in the lake and cooled our core temperature and it made it much more comfortable! Keep up the good work

Shed looks great! Natural ❤

Jay , I enjoy watching your videos. You are a very down to Earth guy !

I have watched as you work on the cabin, but it didn't really hit home until your struggle with a caulking gun that I can truly appreciate the uphill battle you have under taken with your limited knowledge of construction. I can only admire your pursuit of your dream. Perhaps adding a putty knife to your tool box would be a good idea, and keep your rod tip up!

Nice plunge in that lake will be refreshing. Also your caulk gun has the rod to fold out to poke your caulking and should have a spot to snip the tube at the end.

Caulk... put the wire in the front end first. Then put the caulk tube in butt end first. Good luck. Thanks for the video.