I so much look forward to Saturday mornings now to watch your videos !! I am a retired contractor and I truly admire your ability to just always move forward without a real plan. You are a great speaker and just so much fun to watch. Keep up the great work. Your amazing ! Take care of the ribs watch your step !! 😁
LOL,DITTO! It's better than cartoons & I'm also a retired contractor/handyman. Like Worm-Boy, I have some acreage in the middle of the woods, part of my great grandfather's homestead that I inherited, but it's 600 miles away & a 9.5 hour drive. I spend 4 to 6 weeks there every Spring & Fall, fixing this, building that. It's my happy place, but unlike W-B, I have a well, electricity, a tiny house w/heat/A/C & a real BED.😎
@@newbutt yes sir I live in a valley in the woods built my house myself 30 years ago have electricity and a well but that's it. Nice to hear from you !! Enjoy your retirement !
If you're using an un-vented or "vent-free" propane appliance like a catalytic heater, "blue flame" heater, or certain instant water heaters, your appliance is adding 1.6 pounds of moisture into your space for every pound of propane burned. A powerful dry heater like a wood stove can be used not only to heat your space, but to dehumidify it. All of the combustion products of wood burning go up the chimney, adding zero humidity to your space. Since a wood stove is such a powerful heater, it can be used to dehumidify your space 100 times faster than propane. While convenient, your propane heater is detrimental when building with 'green' wood.
I know what you mean when you say it’s hard to ask for help. Is it possible to maybe stop by the local fire department or police station and give them detailed directions to where you live,then if you are in serious trouble they might be of help. I know that would be asking a lot for a government service to help and protect but you never know until you ask. Thanks for the content Ryan. Great way to start my weekend.
Hey, when you said there was nobody out here, it was a bit insulting. I'm always out here with you. Man, I feel so insignificant now. Like I know I couldn't do much to help, but, you know how we believe in spirits, yeah, well, I'm with you in spirit, buddy.
I can understand the sentiment of not wanting to start another huge project after that cabin. You will probably end up spending time helping Tito with his cabin this summer I'm sure. You can enjoy some smaller projects as a filler and work on some hobbies and still feel totally satisfied!
Take care of yourself. I'm glad you have 2 good friends who took care of you as long as you needed it. Hope you make a full recovery. Greetings from the little Netherlands ✌❤❤🤗
Wood stove... Two big kettles, my water heater can stay off 90% of the time, a clothes rack by my wood stove, don't use my dryer, heat? Don't turn that on either, cooking? How about pot roast, soup and casseroles...not even my kitchen stove gets much use for five months a year. You just can't beat a wood stove for DRY heat. But to each his own as they say... But I really LOVE my seasonal replacement for conventional appliances that I can fuel for free from my woodlot.
I pretty much love everything Ryan does, but it kills me he hates wood stoves! I get having the propane heater for when he’s not there but man, be so beneficial to have a simple wood stove setup in the cabin.
a quick fyi - frontier sawmills has a sale thru feb 28th - their 23 inch bandsaw mill w/ a 10 hp motor for about 2400$ - Just my 2 coppers which aren't worth a red cent - PS - thanks for fun and funny videos.....
I totally agree about the convenience of propane heater but it does have it's drawbacks. 1) don't care if it's vented, burning propane produces water vapor and adds humidity 2) it's not fun to run out of propane in the middle of the night and have no backup. For these reasons, my cabin has a propane heater and a small wood stove. When it gets too humid I burn wood during the day and the propane heater takes over when the fire goes out.
This was a really enjoyable episode; it was fun just hanging out and chatting. Maybe you could do a video like this about every three or six months. I love the builds but it is also nice getting to know more about you and your "lack of plans". Glad to see that you are healing up ok.
Love Saturday mornings at the Worm!! I’ve watched all your videos, and I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything about an outhouse build. Have you ever considered that? Hope you feel better soon!!
Ryan, so sorry to hear you hurt your back, broken ribs are no picnic! Great idea on drying out the walls, removing the bottom boards and using the moving air to evaporate the moisture in the walls! ❤❤
At my off grid cabin, we used to joke, you're a long ways away to a crummy hospital. Call the county, they usually have a department that assign addresses for 911 calls, just keep the address to yourself, so no unexpected visitors show up...
I’m thinking that anyone who had ever built a log or timber frame cabin could answer the question about why a person would chose to build a stud-framed cabin. 1. Stud framing is simpler and easier. 2. More efficient use of materials. 3. More design flexibility. 4. Easier to seal and insulate. 5. Lag cabins do make better habitat for insects (especially spiders and flies). Log cabins can be beautiful but they are seldom a practical choice when one has access to lumber. Timber framing uses more material and requires better quality logs for the beams (more expensive.) Timber framing also involves more complex joinery. If you disagree I’d encourage you to build and maintain one yourself. Paying someone else to do it doesn’t count. Thanks for another fabulous video Ryan. I love Ringworm! 66.9K
So sorry those steps tripped you! But in the world today, you are in the best place you could possibly be, you need a greenhouse, for growing food, some chickens, an you would have a good spot to live.
I watch Perth Australia drain cleaner, Bruce. He gets a face full of you know what, and exclaims Woo Hooo! "Where would ya rather be ! I thought of that saying when you were talking about the risks of doin what you are doin out there! Great stuff. Glad I found you!
Here's just a thought... on the theme of "two is one & one is none".... I just love Backup plans. I totally get why you went propane.. makes sense... that being said, I like the idea of a small sauna set up that utilizes a small wood stove... for occasional use. That way, IF you ever ran out of propane, or the heater went 'wonky' during a severe freeze, at least you'd have a fall back. Hope for the Best... plan for the worst. Just an idea. Wood you've got! 🔥 👍
If your building a sauna, that has to be wood fired. Nothing beats that dry heat only wood can bring. Other heat source saunas feel off brand, it does the job but not nearly as well. Also dig a pond next to it to take a dip while using a sauna.
Yep broken ribs are tough. Broke a rib the first time I don't even have an idea which fall did that, was in the winter and icy I went to the doc with weird symptoms, he said broken rib, just stay in a while and sit around. The second time we were building this house, framing. I fell off the side onto a 2X4 cross bracing. That time more than one and they gave me some kind of Velcro vest thing. I became more cautious. But still was able to acquire more broken bones in different places. It finally occurred to me that if I break a leg or something I can't crawl away from into the house. I could very well lie there til I expire. This might be why people want neighbors nearby, like in shouting distance. BE CAREFUL, YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT EVERY STEP, YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT.
Very true statement! I believe the majority of people who can’t stand to be alone are not happy with themselves or the voices in there head! Maybe even as simple as they have never been taught or or come to appreciate the alone time to ponder one’s thoughts! Me personally I love to be alone! That being said I love my wife and kids and appreciate even more the solo trips I get to take a few times a year!
Man I hate that you had a slip and got injured! Very happy that it wasn't worse and that you're recovering. Just a thought. As the man cave may be around for a while, would it be too wierd to build a foyer over the entry area with a door that doesn't go completely to the ground? The door would be able to be opened even with a fair amount of snow outside and your steps and platform would be snow and ice free. Thanks Ryan for the video.
Like a Boy Scout being prepared is just a good way to be, so maybe prepare the steps in some fashion so that when they are covered in ice/snow that you can get a better grip. It would be a very good episode for you to "Do Some Thinkin", "Do Some Cuttin", and "Do Some Installin"...
brother you need to take it easy . dont worry it happens to the best of us . hearing the answers to the questions some i know i have asked before was nice . hope you are feeling better . cant wait to see the new tool brother im excited .
My hubby and I live in the Pacific Northwest and when it gets cold we get some serious ice also... falling is not an option for us because of our age... If you put the asphalt shingles or roll asphalt roofing on your steps it helps prevent the falls... just thought I would let you know hopefully you take the advice... It's been a life savor for us... When my brother broke his ribs the doctor wrapped his tight to help the healing process. get well soon
Great video. Wonderful to see you alive. You may spend a lot of time out in the woods alone, but you always have us with you to make your life more difficult. I can’t wait to see the big new saw in action. I can’t wait to see what other things you are going to make, whether it takes a year or a day. Take care of yourself and give your support team a big hug. Thanks Sara and Tito!
I'm a climbing arborist and the bigger saws definitely RIP! Your ability to process bigger trees will be greatly improved and we can't wait to see the results. We bust the 461/661 out for big wood and they're monsters. If we don't need a long bar we usually grab the new 500i 😍 I have a husky 3120 for milling on the logosol f2. 28" bar on a giant saw is so fun 😀👌 I use stihl at work, husqvarna at home (and an echo 2511 ported/modded from ripsaw). They're ALL great.
Cool to see you recovering. Just an idea. You should run some electricel wires in youre cabin. Maby a nice place for the generater in the back with a plug to conect the cabin.
Propane heaters put out a ton of moisture. I believe that's the moisture you see, condensating on the insulations moisture barrier. There's ways around this but none are usually easily remedied in hindsight. In the far north, 2x6 walls with proper insulation, vapor barriers and ventilation are not just code, anymore...its basically mandatory to prevent those problems. Good luck and be safe!
I caught water off my cabin roof for five years and never ran out (I live in MAINE). Your cabin roof would supply you with enough water for all your needs. Use gutters and a stock tank - easy and cheap.
I'm with you on Ryobi tools. I've been using them for a lot of years and they've served me VERY well. I think my favorite things about Ryobi is their massive line of tools and the price. I have killed several different tools, but it wasn't their fault. I pushed them beyond their limits. I also have a dream to own at least one of every tool they make. My absolute favorite piece is the 9ah batteries. I have 2 and they have some power. They're heavier, but they're awesome
I lived off the grid, too. I dislocated my shoulder. I got lucky, I had a phone handy. An EPERB beacon like back country skiers, divers, and fisherman use would be enough to send a rescue. Also, you can get air left insurance to cover a life flight. It's really cheap if you get a membership. Mine was roughly $200 a year.
Our log cabin is built with 4"thick x 6" tall milled logs, which could be milled with a chainsaw. They are "D" shape. We also don't have a full tradition foundation. We have two main beams that are supported by piers set on concrete pads. Then we put a skirt around the bottom to keep the wind out and floor warm.
I'm sorry to hear about this injury. Fortunately, you have a good support system to help you out. I broke my leg on an ORV trail near St. Ignace last summer, riding alone. It sure puts emergency planning into perspective for what could go wrong. If I get a piece of property and start a RU-vid channel, I can call it, "Surviving Broken Leg."
I was just golfing and after a right knee and a left hip replacement I went golfing wet grass, no spikes reaching down for the tee the club slipped I went ass over left shoulder and laid there in the worst pain…,broken rib at the cartilage side and solarplexus. I feel the pain.
My wife and i got 20 acres and going off grid (in 3 months) and not long into it realized that we would like to get more like 400 acres. Like you.. pipe dream
I've been watching your videos since day one. I truly get excited to see what you bring on Saturday mornings. That snarky Tito had to bring ribs to cook for lunch. Funny guy. Hope you get well soon.
Rainwater collection is your best bet! I harvest water off my chicken coop roof and have two 50 gallon barrels filled to capacity most of the year! Off a 9x6 roof! Cost me less than $100 to set up!
If you're concerned about running low on water in the summer, put gutters on the cabin and run it into a tote. If your cabin is 200 square feet, an inch of rain will give you approximately 125 gallons.
Sorry about the fall. Hopeful for a smooth mend! I also love my extensive Ryobi collection. In 10 years I've had one tool fail. A very overworked circular saw. Just picked up their new 21⁰ framing nailer. Love the product.
Thanks for the video, hope the ribs heal up quickly for ya. Might wanna consider a temporary hand rail on those steps and maybe play with your router and add grooves on them as well. Look forward to the next video, take care
You really need to pump a LOT of that nice clear water out of the swamp in the early spring when it is still flowing really well. And quit worrying about whether or not it will freeze up in those storage totes. I use the same tote to store my water and it has never frozen to the point of breaking. And that is with temps down to zero. Maybe mid-winter where you are, it wouldn't be a good idea. But early spring, where the worst you may have to worry about is temps in the teens... Go for it.
Watched a video that said to insulate the floor with foil bubble wrap underneath in cabins elevated off the ground. Mice can’t chew through it. Works better than Fiberglas. LP
I don't have much of a life to speak of. I always look forward to your Saturday morning videos. Please don't worry about a long video. I think you're funny and creative as hell. I'd watch ya all day
Have you thought about adding more solar and some batteries to your cabin also maybe a couch or chair in this new cabin ? I'm loving the way the cabin is looking .
Regarding your floor, I live in a mobile home and this is what we have, in Canada. Bat insulation between the joists, then a heavy black breathable fabric, Tyvec would work too, and lastly 1/4 hardware cloth. We added the hardware cloth ourselves as we live in a rural area and got tired of the rodents moving in every fall. It’s worked great, the first fall after installation we could hear them trying to get in, they went somewhere else I guess because we don’t hear them any more.
That vented propane wall heater is the best way to go.the one you use is great. The moisture will eventually reduce during summer. Don’t seal it too much right now, the drafts are helpful, winter be be over soon.keep using the dehumidifier,you’ll really reduce the moisture with that . I installed propane appliances for 9 years and as I said the one you use is perfect for you.
Thanks for the update comment about your propane heater. I’ve decided to do that instead of a wood stove. I will have a cabin a bit smaller than yours so the space savings from having a propane heater will be a bonus. I hope you mend quickly.
Hi and thank you for the video. The good lady who puts up with me and I both look forward to your Saturday morning posts. Sorry to hear about the broken rib! Perhaps it’s a valuable lesson about being careful when you’re out in the woods mostly alone with chainsaws, fuel, heavy things, ladders and gravity. I sorta been there and done that too. Love it. I think “solitude”/“loneliness” are negotiable and you’ve coped well. When I become “alone”, loneliness survives about two weeks and just goes away. When I’m occupied it overcomes the alone. Then the solitude feels so good. I expect that works for you as well. I tend to classify humans in two categories; “do-ists”and “sit-ists” “Sit-ists” don’t manage their neuroses well, but “do-ists” find a “work around”. Stay safe and thanks; keep doing what you’re doing as long as it feels right.
I've still got some of the blue Ryobi tools. I killed one of the screwdrivers using it to mix something that was too thick. Also killed the original sawsall somehow but think that was due to leaving it out and getting wet and rusting some internal parts, still in the pile of stuff to pull apart and look at more one of these days. They branched out a bit much over the years and I bought some of those too, like the weed eater and the chainsaw. Both worked ok for home use, but getting onto any sizable place the chainsaw was just too slow and the weedeater just couldn't keep up. Definately were good tools to buy at the time and like you, I still normally buy their stuff again to match up with all the batteries and other tools I got!
I'm with you on getting property and doing what's fun so I did just that and bought a small shed put in place and im working on the interior of the shed and I so enjoy it till I need to go back home. I'm also in northern Michigan with my shed too. Enjoy and be Safe my friend.
Regarding well. Watch Bush radical on utube he and his wife have shown many wells they dug on multiple properties. It's pretty cool and didn't look too difficult.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You have probably already thought of this suggestion, but why not build a hand-rail to support yourself when climbing and stepping down your stairs?
They make a vapor barrier that is a silver reflective sheet on one side and styrofoam on the other side. It is about 1/4 of an inch thick and is a fantastic insulator. You could put it on your floor and then cover it with more boards or with a rug and it would keep your floor warm. Or you could staple it between the floor joist to the actual flooring and that will also insulate the floor.
Have you considered a log cabin? A standard log cabin might be difficult due to the weight of basically full logs, but a vertical log cabin would use 6-8 foot pieces which should be manageable.
currently working on getting my finances in order to buy a property and a semi portable mill, plan on making a boat/rv storage lot to bring in income to cover the cost of living and property upkeep. im in southern michigan looking for something down here so i can keep working as i enjoy my job when its not winter lol
Fun project. 70 percent of your generator fuel is converted to waist heat. Figure out a way to capture the heat to heat your cabin. Maybe partly submerge the generator in a kids plastic wading pool and pump the water through a radiator inside.
Hope your ribs continue to improve! I’ll admit I was skeptical when you said this was going to be a Q&A video. But it was terrific! I’ve listened to Jimmy Kimmel monologues that were less entertaining! And your ongoing commentary was clear, concise, and fully engaging!
Yikes. Sorry about that rib. Ironic that ribs are for lunch. Maybe it'll cure you. This was a great video to see behind the brain and hear about upcoming ideas. The outdoor kitchen and treehouse are going to be awesome
Hello. I have been following you from the beginning of your adventure. my question... WHERE DO YOU TAKE A DUMP? A quick hole? Outhouse? compost toilet? Maybe you have addressed the issue and missed it. However, I really enjoy your attitude, humor, and content. All the "DUMP" i like, it's right up my ally...
I'm so sorry that, that happened to you. If it's clicking and popping it's not healing. you must find your most comfortable position laying down and stay that way for 3 weeks because it takes 2 weeks for a bone to even start healing, don't make the same mistake I did! May need to wrap your torso, which is very uncomfortable. Need to get x-ray to find out which rib is broken, may make a big difference in the healing, a floating rib is a big pain in the .......! I hope you don't have a broken floating rib, take extra care my friend, Sincerely Todd Swenson
The sky deck would be a great project…. Build a cabin on it 3/4 of the platform then the last 1/4 a covered porch … then your slide to the ground…… priceless
I have a suggestion to build a long shelf under your shelf/desk for storing/charging batteries and such equipment. Of course recessed so you could fit your knees if you pulled up a chair or stool.
My dad,when I was growing up , would sprinkle (thickly)(we lived out in the 'sticks') wood heat makes ashes,they will,on ice &snow gives immediate traction.. to mom's dismay,tracks in the house readily..ALL THIS to suggest wood ashes on your icy steps&pathes.:-)
Ryan, one thing I have recently been wondering about (I don't read all the comments so bear with me if you've been asked a million times) Holy Crap, where do you have your bathroom facilities💩😅🤣😂 (stump, hole, outhouse)?!?!?! I don't remember you ever talking about it. Thanks for the videos and get well soon. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.
