Installing Cedar Shingles on a Cabin 

Who cares if we've already seen you shingling once, twice, or even thirty times. It's the process and your documenting the process. It's great for those planning on doing something similar to what you are doing to see exactly how long/how many times they'll be doing things like shingling the exterior walls. Keep on rocking those videos, you're doing fabulous!

It’s never boring watching someone else work while I drink coffee...lol. It’s looking awesome!!!

Its all good, sitting here housebound and watching is great enough.

Watching you install the shingles is like watching the waves on the beach. Soothing. And the best thing is that we continue to see progress!!! It may seem like boredom to you because of your many hours of repetitive work, nevertheless we continue to watch each wave and get satisfaction just being there with you as we silently cheer you on. Stay safe, my friend, to you and your wife.

Watching shingling doesn't bother anyone as you see in the comments, it's all a part of the process! Cabin's looking better every visit.

You should be proud of yourself you built a home from the ground up and you did it your way I'm sure your wife will enjoy that home for years to come it will be a place of Solitude a place of happiness a place of memories enjoy

I could watch doing shingles all day it’s so peaceful during this apocalypse. Looking good bro keep it up. Oh yeah nice to see the better half. Stay safe. Cheers from Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦

I’ve been locked in the house for two weeks I would watch you do shingles all day believe me I’m so bored!!!!!👍😂

Not at all sick of watching the shingling. It's very therapeutic!

It’s just great to watch the progress. You might think it’s the same repetitive job and not make good viewing but to me it’s satisfying to watch the progress of a blank wall to a nice finished wall. We are with you through the good and bad. And thank you for sharing it with us. Keep safe and well.

It always takes a good woman to bring out the best in a man's work and creativity as history shows us.

I actually love the shingle videos. It finishes the house up so nicely.

Personally, I don't mind seeing the shingling because it is all part of the build and it has to get done for the job to be complete. I completely understand that you are tired of it, especially all the tedium of measuring and cutting, measuring and cutting. But, that's all part of the process and it has to be done. You're not sugar-coating anything. Perhaps it would go faster if you would plug in a radio or CD player and play your favorite music as you work. This is your project. You invited us along for the ride and I, for one, am enjoying the ride. I don't know if you are calling the front shingling done, as yet, but it looks good from here! With your cooktop in place and hooked up, I was surprised to see that lunch was just crackers and cheese. Oh well, remember to pack lunch next time. You can't have settled in place yet with no more provisions than that! LOL Stay safe and well!

I never tire of watching your craftmanship. it doesn't matter that it is shingles. Just keep doing and showing what you are working on.

Well, I never tire of watching anyone fulfilling their dreams and bring them to fruition.

I've got no problem watching you do shingles over and over again. It's all part of the process. And from an artistic eye, we get to watch the story of the finished product unfold a little at a time with each shingling video. Sure we can imagine it all done, but it's so much nicer to see it unfold. I appreciate your attention to detail and your uncompromising quality into the home. Keep up the good work. Don't worry about it being "boring". We appreciate the updates.

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As someone who will never have the opportunity to do the whole "Cabin In The Woods" thing, I just love watching this sort of stuff. KEEP IT UP.

So glad to see you doing the shingles. Every time I watched your videos the gap in the shingles was like a scar on a friend- you still love them, but wish it wasn't there.

What a Awesome place.

Wow, is that blue sky and sunshine?? It's about time! Thanks for yet another video!

Having done some shingle siding myself, I learned from the old school craftsmen about weaving corners. A sharp knife blade for trimming and a block plane for truing up the edges were standard tools used back in the day. A trim router is the ideal tool for this and I would never have thought of it myself. Thanks for passing along yet another great tip. Hang in there, you are doing a great job!

She's camera shy, & we love seen you work more can't wait to see it finished

Lol don’t worry about it bro we’re construction geeks out here. Perfectly satisfied watching whatev yer doin’.

"I've been waiting..... on a vlog like yours... to come into my life... Oh waiting...." (yes a bit much but best I can do right now) Glad so see you and the Missus up thar in the hills doing great! Your videos are always enjoyable. A few days ago I spent about an hour watching Andrew Camarata brace a rock. Your fans enjoy anything you do. It shows the outside world being brought in to our lives. You could have left the camera rolling in the end and you and Sara shared a few stories or chat! (an hour video, hint hint). Build a small fire. Roast beef hot dogs with onions and mustard. Start outdoor pots with veggies so we can watch them grow. Start an outdoor flower pot (so when you are in the doghouse you can run outside an grab one or two) Focus camera on woods while you tell a story of any kind. ie childhood memory, future dreams/plans Start a gofundme. If 1,000 fans each threw in $5, you'd have a nice chunk to dedicate more time up at the house. *note* a fan asked you.

Its during these times that the off grid folks get much respect....thanks for posting.

Anything you do on your cabin is good content as far as I am concerned. Shingling is necessary and learning to use the router to clean up corners was something new that you taught me. It's all good. Have a great week and stay safe!! Peace!

Three videos in a row I hear the birds, see sunshine and you working in short sleeves. It is still dark, cold and wintry here. I would rather watch shingles go up and feel like spring time than anything else. Not boring to me. Good job.

You did not take the lazy man’s way out and you did what you liked and really have a striking exterior for the cabin. It’s really something to be proud of.

Wow! The shingles are slow going but boy is it worth it, the cabin is going to look awesome! I actually enjoy watching the process so don't care how many shingle videos you upload! Good job Mike!

Shingles again !! Lol. It's all good. Rather watch a "re-run" than miss my 50 acres fix. Lol. Now I can some work done.

I was cutting up a couple fallen trees Wednesday and Thursday. Ended up with a sunburn! Lol. Enjoy the nice weather.

That was a dandy video. Got some shingles done, had some tea, heard some wild turkeys, and, and, got a wave for the boss lady. What's not to like.

What? I love watching you shingle, looking real nice. stay safe and thanks for letting us in.

It's refreshing to see there are people that aren't afraid to tackle jobs that challenge them. Watching your cabin emerge from the ground has been inspiring. That you don't edit out mistakes is admirable - you're human. Please post whatever content you come up with, and never apologize for any inadequacy - that's all in your mind, not your viewers. And an old guy gets to live life vicariously through your adventures - thanks. Have a gentle day.

Can see more shingle vids. Highly enjoy the videos. Just enjoy your progress!!!

Enjoy seeing you make progress. Shingling is time consuming, keep going with it. Stay on it. LOOKS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

Getting out there and getting the job done is not boring.

I've never had a "Ugh its another shingles video" thought, love seeing any and all progress on your beautiful cabin!

I LOVE shingle videos! Why? Because my enjoyment of your channel comes from living vicariously through you and your cabin build. So ANY project for me brings joy. I also have the personality where I want to accomplish a project before starting another, so every time you go back and clean up stuff eases my anxiety a bit! Lastly, this whole process is really about you completing your dream build. Every video gets you a little bit closer!

Thanks for the continuity of giving content during this time. It's like watching a painter paint. It's so much fun to watch it all coming together. I'm a visual learner and sometimes I pick up on one thing while you are shingling and something at another time. I assure you it's not boring. Over 500 people can attest to that. You guys enjoy your time and keep it coming.

You're doing great. My carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills are all at different levels. All of them have been learned by doing, making mistakes and either learning the proper techniques or figuring out ways to correct my errors. Your videos reflect a genuine American value of do-it-yourself ingenuity. And the only way to learn it is to try. At age 65, I'm still learning by doing. Watching you accomplish so much on your own is truly an inspiration.

U know the UK & Ireland are in lockdown. I’m sitting here looking at u putting up your shingles & drinking Yorkshire tea. Not a lot wrong with that. We are stuck in For another 11 weeks so I’ll be looking at some of your old videos too. We have plenty of food & tea. So we are ok. Lots of people aren’t so lucky. Keep well & put some steps on the cabin 😁

I have not gotten bored watching you do shingles, watching you is a happy time for me. Your so focused and your commentary is good in explaining what your doing and not too much un-necessary baloney. Your continued work is showing great progress and your work is personal done with care. Your very easy on the eyes and your not a big ego maniac or a knuckle dragger. Just keep doing what your do . I look forward to watching you work and eventually complete your cottage on 50 acres. Tom in Minneapolis, MN 3/28/2020.

Hey, the repetitive stuff is what gives the finished look in the end. All worth it! And your cabin is really starting to take on a personality!

Not sick of watching you do shingles, they look great 👍 House looks awesome 👏 Man!!! Keep the videos coming! It’s all Part of the journey/The Build! Come season it’s Winner Winner Turkey 🦃 Dinner 🍽! 😉😁 👍😁👍❤️✝️

Love that counter top! “Get er DUN” is the cabin owner’s mantra!

It's cool watching you work while I'm stuck inside.

It's great to see the progress on the exterior.

I like watching you put up the shingles simply because of the way you edit it, it’s like you just stick them up And they stay, 👍🏼 Another Awesome Video ❤️. Be Safe Stay Well

The shingles are coming along nicely and it’s all apart of the process of building your cabin. So don’t mind watching it over and over. 😁

Nice work. Mike, watchers are invested in your project so your progress is satisfying in a way. Glad you are safe and sound at the cabin. Enjoy

Dont be so hard on your self! I think that we who have subscribed to you channel kind of like what ever you do. To see the process och getting shingle on the house is NOT boring, and it is kind of satisfying seeing it evolve on the house. You are doing good, stop saying you are bad! :)

You upload it. I'll watch it man. Don't apologize for the content. It has to be done. Cabins are not just "poof" done... Lol Yours definitely sets the standard

Great progress ... never get sick of shingles.

Something I think a lot of youtubers forget is that, especially during times like these, to many of us these sorts of videos give the feeling of spending time with friends. Even if it's only for 14 minutes, if we get to feel like we're out at the cabin hanin' out with our buds, (with maybe a bit less hard work involved, haha) Who cares if it's the same old "boring" shingling or something new and interesting. Even if we're seeing some of the same things over and over, we're still seeing you progress and work on this beautiful cabin. You may get some people that lose interest and leave, or complain about it, but I think a majority of your audience is here because we like what you're doing here and just want to come along for the ride. Keep it up :)

Thanks for taking time to film your shingle job because a day at the cabin doing shingles is worth 7 on the sofa waiting to watch it. And we probably have quite awhile to go... Oh Joy!

Progress is not just movement, but movement towards a goal. And progress is what you are making. -- Also you remembered the corners

Thrilled to see you wrapping up this project! Just get it done and you will feel so much better. I think Sara is great for your concentration, you look relaxed and focused. It is such a beautiful environment and you are wise to wrap that up before it gets gross and buggy and is harder to enjoy working outside. Cannot wait to see the finished 360 shingle beauty shots!

It's wonderful to have the front elevation shingled.Now when yall drive up from town you're not hit right away with the cabin nagging at you to finish & you can start to imagine what it will be like when it *is* all done & you can just go there & do nothing but chill if you want.

I watch the videos because you're very likeable and I want to spend time watching you create something remarkable for you family and your future. The level of persistence it takes to accomplish that is an inspiration.

You are doing a great job the results Shows.

I must say you do have a lot of patience, shingling is very time consuming, and you didn't half step, you did it right. God Bless.

I find the shingling work as interesting as all of the other work. It's enjoyable to see progress toward completion. Thank you again so much for the relief from the reality of the day. Stay well!

I totally get you about freezing up in a crowd bur being fine on camera! The thing is that you know the camera isn’t judging you, it’s not going to have a go at you for interrupting it, it’s not going to scowl at you ... and all those other things! And I’m always happy to watch any video of you working on the cabin, even if you’re doing something I’ve seen loads of times before.

Can’t beat watching an artist at work ! The shingles look FANtastic 👏👍🤠

I enjoy watching the progress, It's a Beautiful Cabin. Being on Lock Down your vlog is a breath of fresh air. Take care, every one stay safe.

Great staging area,I for one love your shingle viedos,but I'm weird that way.Hello Sarah, you just have to see all of us as your dear friends ,who are watching you,Wow that sounds like we're those people that peek through windows .I would love to see and hear what you have on your mind. Please pet Beatrice for me.♥️👍

Like the comment before my first one. We are all rooting for you. Keep on shingling.

Great video. I can't wait till the snow is gone at my camp in Maine so I can start shingling ( more importantly to be finished shingling) . I prefer to use a small pocket plane for laced corners, sometimes a router will dig in and damage the paper on the corners. Also, I have a battery operated Makita trim router that is lightweight and would be ideal for weaving shingles on ladders or staging. Anyway keep up the great work and keep uploading progress videos.

I’m good with it. Can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s all shingled!

We are happy you are doing well and are able to still put out content. Even if it’s shingles.... it’s still cool to see the progress.

Thank you for the videos... it keeps us in the house during these difficult times.

Enjoying your videos and recently sub'd, thanks for all the effort and entertainment.

Some things you do really well and show a lot of talent. Like this.

Exterior progress! Nice to see ya tackling it now instead of 90 degree weather. Good work!

Your hard work and patience is paying off, it looks great, you should be proud of your work. Congrats.

Wish I lived closer , cedar shingles/shakes were my favorite . I roofed for a time and their is nothing better than the smell of cedar in the early morning . Except smelling it all day long . I loved doing cedar roofs ! Don't forget to pull a measurement 3-4 feet down from top so you can adjust width of courses so last one is the same size exposure . Will just look better than having last one 1-2 inches bigger or smaller . You can add or subtract up to1/4" and most people will not notice , just the trained eye will be able to see the difference . On the corners you should straight cut and forget the router , will give a cleaner /easer look . Your doing a great job ! Loving it ! Can't wait to see it completed ! "Deeds not words "

We may have already seen it, but it's still very relaxing to watch happen! Editing is very smooth, and looks like it took almost as much time as doing the shingles themselves!

No worries your content is very enjoyable. Not every post will be every body’s favorite but I believe if your a fan you should enjoy it to some level. I am a fan good video!!

You've done a nice job of making the shingles videos surprisingly interesting. It helps us, like it helps you, that you jump from topic to topic, to avoid the monotonous repetitions. But still, to come back and finish a large section must be a nice feeling. Thanks for making these videos!

Mike, it's looking so great! Never tire watching you work, better then watching me work. That router tool works so smooth, makes the corner cuts so much easier I'm sure. I laughed, I heard the turkey immediately, we have them roaming the property here near Windsor, CO. I try to keep a sanctuary for them in the midst of a fast growing area. I believe the males are walking around together, because the females are laying. Stay safe, blessings to you and your wife. Someone's got to bring home the bacon. LOL kidding with ya. :)

I think that you are doing a great job, and not as boring to watch as you think it is!

Love watching all you do very cool.

The Western Red Cedar shingle siding is looking really nice. It takes a lot of patience, I know. But that's OK ! Very enjoyable to watch the progress you are making. Very calming. Thank you for sharing !

Love watching ......not bored at all of watching shingle placement ....

Man i just like seeing the videos. You share what ever. Thanks for letting us be a small part of your life. God Bless.

I hope you and your family are doing well. We enjoy all of your videos.

Keep 'em comin'. A walk in the woods would be good for me.

Progress MADE on that shingling lookin good and glad to see Sarah come up to the cabin. One day your shinglin day's will be done on that cabin AND then some stairs front and back??? Praying for those stairs to magically appear one year dang where's that magic hammer to show them stairs being done? LOLOLOL God bless you all.

I find what you are doing very calming, at what is going on right now, calm thing make my day just a bit better!!!

Great job on shingles, hearing the turkeys was cool!

Beautiful work. Good therapy .

Bout time you finished at least one side of your home! Keep it up!

Outside to do list while weather permits. You're doing a great job and it looks beautiful.

Lookin' great, Mike! 👍🏻I could watch all day, love any kind of construction/woodwork. I'm helping my brother do his shed-to-tiny house rental right now, I DIG it!

I always enjoy seeing the end result of your hard work!

Looking good! Shingles make such a beautiful home.

I always learn something watching your videos regardless of the task it seems, like the block plane for trimming. I always have used a utility knife for this and am constantly getting knicks and cuts. As for the router my son already clued me in on that trick last year..cutting out plywood sheeting in a window opening. Any video from 50 acres is a great video so keep it up..thanks!

Love seeing both of you guys, but would definitely like seeing more of the dog:)