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Looking forward to seeing your progress as to the cabin in the mountains.

I made my own container home and made my utility room from opening the container doors and welding a floor and roof between them. Very simple, very easy and a little off the ground. You can then easily get into your ceiling. Hope that helps, been watching your progress for years. I love your ingenuity and work ethic.

Top Secret: use black nail polish on screws to paint black once placed. Match any color silver, gold, red or what you need.

Nothing wrong with changing plans for a growing family ❤💕

Good new plan. You don’t want it generally known your cabin is there. Work at it yourself, at your pace. Make it your own. You’ve been very successful so far!

I have a remote cabin...when kids came we built a separate bunkhouse, as the kids got older what a blessing for them top have their own space, the main cabin became more functional....the main cabin is a 16x24 with bedroom loft, the bunkhouse is 10x20....works out so nice!

It’s remarkable how you both figured out to do all the building. Can’t wait to see how the new container home gets moved up the mountain.

I like Harvey's idea of opening up the container doors and putting a utility room there. Would have room for washer/dryer, water heater, brooms, vacuum, etc and also have windows to let the light in. With a basement, there are moisture and mildew problems that could permeate into your living space and the possible need for a french drain. Seems like much less work/expense to add on above ground.

My husband is a welder. He sprays paints very thing to make it match. Love this family.

I’m disabled retired because of a multiple sclerosis diagnosis back in 2002. Your determination has helped me greatly. You help me have something to look forward to with each episode. Keep strong 💪 and I can’t wait to see what happens never!

You guys work well together. Your thinking for the foundation was on spot. Your children are so precious, Cam peeking in and saying Hi! Was so heart warming. Josh you have excellent problem solving skills. AKA Josh MacGyver LOL! Be blessed with a great week and see you all in the next video.

with every new change the cabin is looking more and more beautiful

You can use black nail polish on the screws head for your vent to make it blend better if you really don’t want to think about it. Just a thought. 5:09

McKenzie’s camera and editing work is getting soooo good!

Hey, you two. I love watching. Please be aware that if you are going to do dry wall, or tile before transport to the cabin location; that those things can crack and/or warp while moving it. Love your family.

What about getting a second shipping container and connecting it to make an L shape cabin with decking in between? It would be a lot of work for a vacation cabin but as your kids grow it might be nice to have that little bit extra space for the family. Just an idea.

You two have just reminded me that dealing with a shipping container, nothing is simple. It all seems to be complicated because of the shape of the walls. This makes it take so must longer to do. Fingers crossed, that most, if not all, work is done before baby is due. (I don't know how much longer to go before your baby is due). You all stay safe, Happy New Year, love from Mike. ❤

When Spencer said they “sort of expected the pregnancy” I saw Kenz was blushing! ( I just love these two 😍)

Go with a basement. A well dug and moisture sealed basement will give you lots of options. And being underground the temperature should be fairly stable, so you could store some food items like the fruit from all your trees. Also if you have a garden do some home canning, that will store well in a basement. It may be an expense but worth the money.

The "new" layout makes alot of sense, without sacrificing interior space. Making sure the exterior door is fortified along with the rest of the cabin. Personally, I'd build a small cellar with a trap door to underneath the cabin, for both storage accessible from the inside, and safety when do do happens...lol 😂😅 Love ya'll ❤️ P.S. Q tips and spray paint can recolor screws, no biggie. 😮

I think the bumpout will give the cabin a more aesthetically pleasing shape. Good Job!😃

I like a relatively simple build when in the middle of nowhere. Labor, parts, and equipment breakdowns all exponentially add to your time and costs. Your cabin looks great and you can add a container wing to it when the kids get bigger...

🎉🎉. Success... one thing i know you guys don't stop at NO. I love that. Persistent, consistent, insistent. Team work. Makes the dream work ✨ 🎉🎉. Happy new year from 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲

You can take a tiny brush and touch up the gray screws lol. I will not be able to rest knowing they do not match.Also just lower the ceiling in the bathroom a little to hide the vent pipe. The project is looking great and hope all keeps on going well for you. And your little ones are absolutely adorable.

So just curious, this bump out, wood construction? Have you considered a mini container like they use in storage companies ?, same materials as the main and they come in 6' 8' and 10' sizes. But yes a basement on a mountain not good, you'd end up having to get some dynamite to blast out the rock lol but that could be fun in itself haha...I think your making the right choice by doing the extension. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

I feel the bumpout addition is the best alternative and approach to meet your needs. It is well thought out, functional in design and will serve you well. Working together and thinking it through like you do always pays off in the end IMO. Well done you guys. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

As an architect, your design of the cabin looks great. Good job!

You may want to consider using ICF for a full basement foundation. You would have to hire out the hole dig, erect the ICF and rear yourselves, then pour the concrete. Fully insulated and ready to go in one step. No forms.

I have been watching your videos for years now and it keeps getting better and better keep up your amazing work you're doing I love you guys God bless everyone ❤️

Happy New Year to this incredible family. Looking forward to seeing your progress as to the cabin in the mountains.

Oh gosh so much work so little time yet both of you manage to persevere because of a shared dream bless everything you do this year and the new family member 😊 ❤

Sounds like a plan. Those screws I could see them from my house. Just spray a little into the cap and use a small paint brush, easy peasie! Have a good week and happy new year 2024, and God bless amen.

2 steps forward, one step back! You got this Spencer. So glad to see the progress

I think that’s an awesome plan! So much smarter than building a basement for a cabin, although you do still have to build a storm shelter, but better to have that at home, I guess. Duh!! I’m just super excited that you are finally fully working on the cabin again. Who knew it would take so long to prepare the site! It’s magnificent now, though! I’m so excited for the future! Much love from Oregon ♥️ Jessica

You might want to make the roof slanted for the weight of snow

Add another short container at right angles to your main container - cut out the door in both units, this will allow you to fit out your extension in the short container completely before you move it to the mountain in 2 pieces and then assemble them together there! Totally modular…,

I like the design you came up with. I think it is gonna look great. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

I like the wrap around porch! It will provide more protection from the sun/rain and a place for the rocking chairs. It also reminds me of a Frank Lloyd Wright design.

Great ideas!!! Thank goodness you have two tiny helpers on the project!!! 🥰❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🎶🎶🎶🏡🇨🇦

oh my goodness, something new every time, problems presented problems solved! Good on you both for a wonderful job. I can’t wait to see it in the new place. (moving it is going to be another story.) as usual, keep us updated a little bit more of the children please, you’re a little boy is not so little anymore is he? 🇨🇦😘

You can do it Spencer you got the ability to figure things out, and it will look great. Give Beau and Cam a big hug for me and tell Bear and Io I said Hi. God bless you all.

Subject to change! That's true of ALL of us! 🤗🤗

Bump out with roof has a nice design to it. Don't forget we are in high rapture watch. Living in amazing times for the ones saved by Grace.

I love your solution of the bump out! So smart.

The kids are getting sooooo big!

I think you should wait until you have the cabin on the property before doing your new update. You two are really awesome in how you work things out. Congratulations on your one to come, keep the great videos coming. David B.,Utah. 🐕🐕🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤.

Here in Canada we can get smaller like a 10x10ft shed container which if its possible where you are placing your cabin you could dig out on the end and place the 10x10 container in the ground and put the cabin on top with concrete block foundation for the rest kinda like a walk out basement idea. You could then run all your wiring and water up into the container inside the wall. Its still quite a hole but if its open like a walk out basement you should be able to accomplish this with your current tractor equipment.

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love the new layout that's a really practical design for the cabin I can't wait for y'all to get it up on the mountain .... happy new year y'all.....many blessings in 2024 ~ a getaway cabin in the woods and a new lil one on the way ✨💖✨

As a Grandpa, your children are just adorable. I have a 15 year old Grandson and a 13 year old Granddaughter. I can remember when they were your kids ages. Happy New Year to all of you.

It might be smart to build a storm shelter under or near the cabin. And a garage to hopefully protect your vehicle.

Great to see how flexible you two are!! God bless and Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year 🎆 It’s remarkable how you both figured out to do all the building. Can’t wait to see how the new container home gets moved up the mountain. You make building together so much fun.

You two really have this new challenge covered. Way to go.

These videos are such memories for yourselves and the kids when they grow up, happy new year to you all and yes Spencer does have lovely eyes which have been spilled through to your children, you all are beautiful

Best laid plans of mice and men... Change sometimes looks daunting, but when it's done, you are surprised at how it all works out. Good to think things through, and also to have someone to support your ideas.

I think you two have thought it out and have come up with the best option. Great job. 😃❤️ love to all of you and I hope your holiday we’re blessed.

Why not just add another small 20’ container to the location you are planning? If distance between windows is too small, Mount the smaller container perpendicular to your cabin. Additional space could be partitioned into a tool room and storage. Wishing you and your family a blessed new year, filled with good health, happiness, joy and safety. Peace

I like the new design with covered roof and add on. Glad things are going great for you. Happy New Year to you and your family.

14:06 great idea! I was hoping that you would do a woodstove bump out. You have the steel from the window and door cutouts

Great idea. The new plan sounds like the best option. The finished version of your drawing should turn out fantastic both function and looks...of course having a creative and master construction folks on hand, ie you two to make it happen

A vent system in the bathroom is always a good thing, especially when your stomach is upset and speech isn't necessary to tell you so. It's is a o'my g-d moment. lol. The first vent will be good to move the air and heat from front to back of the trailer, which will help in cooling in the Summer and heating in the Winter. The both of you are Superstars in my book. New idea: How about getting a second container and making it your basement? In other words have one container underneath the cabin. I think your bump out idea is good, but you are going to need way more space. Picture it when the kids are 16, 15 and 14 years old, you're going to be very cramped and sleeping arrangements are going to be interesting. By the way - Best wishes for a Happy New Year, may all your dreams come true!!

Plain as day. Ya’ll are just fun to watch. Love changes of minds, love laughter, mistakes and successes. 💖🙏

Build the addition on now and make it detachable and just detach it for the move then reattach it and make all the final connections after you get it on site. That will minimize the amount of On-Site work that you will have to do once you move it.

Bless you two...and those young'uns!

Crazy it seems like it was last week Spencer was practicing welding on scraps as you sat in the old car in the snow wondering what you had gotten yourself into…. And many years, containers, and now little ones you two are absolutely killing it! Keep up the great work and as always thanks for taking us along on your journey! ❤ Congrats on the next little helper❤

Congratulations for the next baby. Happy New Years 2024 🎉 God bless you and your beautiful family ❤🎉🙏🏼❤

As soon as you said basement, I immediately thought of just dropping a shipping container down in a hole and stacking that one on top! But I can see how relocating all that dirt would be a lot of work. I’d say widen your road with it all, but that’s just me. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and happy new year!!😊❤

The new plan sounds great to me. I love the overhanging shed roof and walking surface around the perimeter.

Thanks for the update. Your videos make my day. I understand changing plans...my husband and I will leave the house for dinner and change our plans 2 or 3 times.

Hey guys I really love that plan of having the pump out, and what I see from the floor plan, it would give you more space, and men it would look so good, could have a pantry or linen closet there too, ps, a toy room too😂❤u, 💯🇯🇲🇯🇲

I love how you guys work as a team IV been watching your channel for a long time and you always amaze me with your imagination happy new year and god bless 🌹🥰

Look what happened to start the new year! A video from my favorite family! Always enjoyable!

You guys are so cool how are you can work together in whatever situation you come up against you always find a way out, awesome work, awesome family

You could get a short container,I’ve seen them around 10,12” long completely outfit for your water and have room for tool storage ship it wit the cabin and bolt ,weld it to the cabin your tractor should be able to move it around

Love your spirit and ability to shift and change as needed!

I thought you were building a basement. I think I heard a quick mention about it a while back. Ya’ know….thinking about more room now for your growing kids is a wise idea to think about. It may be worth the expense now to build the basement. When your kids become teenagers you will be SO happy you did. Enjoy your videos and laughter and building SO much. God bless you!!❤

🦋 Nice to see things are moving along. Sending much love and many blessings to you and the children for the happiest and most productive new year thus far.

As expensive as it would have been a concrete basement would have been a great idea for storage as well as what you planned.

The new plan is very exciting. The wrap around porch looks Great and the utility room attaches nicely.

Happy New Plans Year to you and the kids. Look forward to all the changes that may happen this year.

Easier would probably be getting a smaller 20 foot container mounted sideways on top of this one for master bedroom and bathroom. And this way you have an overhang front and back for rain or snow. The family is getting bigger. Opens up space downstairs. Imagine a picture window in the bedroom and rooftop patio.

Great to see everybody after the busy holiday season. Happy New Year, can't wait for all the good things to come.

Great video!!, Why not add a 10 ft container for a utility room with all the things you would need , water heater etc. you could also access it from the outside because the container comes with doors.

I always click instantly when I get alerts from y'all! 🌸✌️💜

Excellent solution. I like the outdoor covered patio. Great cabin!

Can't wait to see how everything turns out with the new cabin. God Bless You Guys.

"Life is what happens while you're making other plans." - John Lennon ✌🏻

Sounds like a good plan. I am sure it will all work out for you 😊 Good luck with it. Have a great new year and God bless you and your family

Weld some 1/2" studs to the side of the container to attach the shed walls, that way you can finish the inside now. Run an empty 3/4" conduit from the elec pnl and stick it out for the shed, this will allow future access and options later. If you only dug a small basement (say 8x10) for the utilities they would stay warmer in the winter because they are underground...could put the washer and dryer down there as well. If you raise the container up about 2' the bsmt would only need to be about 5" deep. Could double as a safe room as well. The dirt removed could be used to level up the front yard or stock pile to fill in pot holes...you can always use extra dirt! Happy New Year!

Like the looks of the bump out and what your plans are on the outside.

It's amazing how you figure out how to do everything yourself. Good time management. Looking great.

one thing to consider is a heat sink wall. If the outside wall of the util shed faces towards the sun a lot make it a concrete block or concrete pour wall. this way the sun heats that wall all day and at night the heat releases inside the building. Also, if you line the room with foil back insulation panels the heat inside will not get released as much and be retained inside better. if you paint the outside wall of the shed black it will absorb heat better too. I have an underground house that I have zero need to heat and cool because the earth maintains the temp at a nice level. the sun on the outside front greenhouse heats the place easily. the house is almost 10,000 sq feet underground. No util bills at all. Well is on the property and geo tubes cool easily.

My wife and I love your videos - keep up the great work! Everyone has a suggestion, so here is mine. I would recommend a 20 ft container connected off the back with either a hallway (advantage would be you could put two bedrooms in it), and put all the utilities back in the original container with the expanded barn-door area. The advantage here would be you are only running electrical into the new container. Alternatively, you could tee the container between the windows, but this would only allow for one bedroom, because of the narrow containers and the need for a hallway. All utilities would need to be run through the container. Happy New Year!

Been watching you guys from day one, now we have even more of a good reason to keep watching. You guys are awesome!!!☺

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉, wishing you all an amazing 2024, the Year of the Wood Dragon 🐉 will kick into play on February 10th and represents Courage, Creativity and Innovation- OK Spencer & McKenzie THATS TOTALLY YOU TWO!!!!!!!!!! Plus it will bring prosperity and good fortune. A time to reflect, revive, renew and reboot. CONGRATULATIONS on your pregnancy 🎉🥂🍾 🙏🏻🥰🙋🏻‍♀️🇦🇺

We need to see the progress on the lake !!

Thee kids are growing so fast. They are both so beautiful!

Mini-me Spencer has his Daddy’s blue eyes and a lovely smile, what a cutie, like his sister. Happy New Year Kenzie and Spencer, sending hugs from Aotearoa

Love your videos guys. Spencer you can do just about anything or any challenge. Good luck for the New Year!! 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦