Yurt Life | Living Off Grid - Building a Loft Start to Finish 

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I really dig this stuff. Though, I speak from experience when I say I would highly recommend a lap joint at those beam and post connections. As it is, your vertical load is bearing only on what little sheer strength that all-thread might have, not to mention the fact that you've joined two convex surfaces which will only expose that all-thread to even further torsion stress. That is a fatal failure just waiting to happen. You had the right idea by adding that additional support under the forward beam, but that too needs to be inset into the post if it's to provide any axial support to the vertical load at all. Otherwise, again, you're relying solely on the sheer strength of that all-thread. This applies to your ladder as well. Perhaps even more so, as screws have hardly any sheer strength at all, and you're going to be putting quit a bit of torsion stress on those rungs as you pop up and down that ladder how many ever times a day. Just my two cents... I'd hate to see that thing collapse on you, and while it certainly would have been easier to do before hand, it wouldn't be too terribly difficult to retrofit what you've got so far with a properly supported joint. Cheers!

Dude look after your back, this dream will soon be over if you start to have problems, work smarter not harder👍👍

It's funny seeing some of the things you guys have to figure out. lol Very entertaining. Knowing that you two are not professional contract workers, somewhat give normal people a feeling that they can do it themselves.

Aaaand CUT! “Now roll in the company with the backhoes we hired, hunny!” 😆😂😅😆😂 I’d bet my last penny on that shit LOLOL

Happy to see another couple who high five each other when they finish something XD

One thing I've gleaned from the videos is that it's a lot of hard work.

Thank you so much for using our music at the end! Great video

Love You guys. Pay no attention to the haters. Jake, you lied ( just a little one) about that water. It was cold. I could tell by the way you reacted. So proud of what you have done and I have no skin in the game.

Missing you here in Phoenix jake, but I am wishing you best luck and great life in Canada. Always love your videos. Take care buddy

Very practical loft. You two are learning and sharing with us. thank you both for the entertainment....

might i suggest the thumbnail be an actual part of the video? thanks: everyone

That lil lady is mighty strong. The power was impressive,

"Have I entertained you ?? " ...big yup on that..LMAO !..sucks when the pole is to big for the hole..lol

Thumbnails pull em in! No disrespect to your lady. Got to do what you cna to draw attention! Awesome idea! Love the channel. My wife and I are planning to build our yurt ourselves too. Hell of an inspiration!

I'm glad that's your back and not mine!

Mr mace your forms of kung fu and tai chi have changed my life. Thank you

Pro tip: when carrying long and heavy items like the log make sure you’re both on the same side of the log 😉

hi ma'am/sir shout out from philippines🇵🇭 i am your #1 viewer sir/ma'am

This is really great guys. I am curious as to approximately how much money you've needed for this venture so far ?

gotta have the correct tools. Sawzall, you dont have to mix quick crete. just put in the hole add water or the moisture from the ground will set them. basic fence building. good job for a do it your self-er.

You need a pickaroon or a timber tuff, buddy. These are the perfect tools for moving logs. Your lower back will thank you.

Hi Matthew Thank you for coming and helping Goodman

Lol I wonder how many times Jake has said "I'm 6'1 barefoot and 6'2 in these shoes" since I've been watching for about 4 or 5 years

You guys are incredibly hard workers. And.. I saw that movie with the drill.. LOL... Body Double. 1984.

A beautiful life and a wonderful couple who live far away from people and my question to them are you really happy about that?

An ATV with tracks on it and winch mount should make your life a lot easier..and a trailer too...Canada makes the best ATV's Can Am..But life should be hard then you don't have to go to the gym... You know pulling log between your legs is going to end badly.. MUCH LOVE FROM ALASKA !

Hello Jake, I could not find email to send this. Just a thought, maybe it time to invest a snatch block system or as I know it as a block and tackle, for lifting heavy items....logs. I watched Ep 60 on your other channel with the ridge pole lifting. You need a lifting device with pulleys or 12v Winch or the manual winch off a boat trailer. You could attach a cable or rope on one side of opening area and then the other and have a running pulley with lift system attached. I know you like going to LOG Gym, but one day one will fall wrong, I do not need to explain, you know what I mean.

I am so totally obsessed I mean obsessed with your RU-vid videos!! I don’t know how I found you guys but I can’t get enough!!! I am so proud of all you guys have done so far. I love your q and a videos and when you two just sit and talk.

I can only wish I was younger to do what you do. Good to know you are doing what you do.

Wow, easy! Mr. Arnold Schwarzenegger smokes nervously!))

Man this is the type of living I want to live. No city life, I wish I am able to do it like you guys. Love the blue color in your yurt.

Hi thanks for your lovely videos, I especially love your choice of music I find it very fitting for your videos and relaxing best wishes Ken from UK

Wow, I'm going to love these videos. Beautiful place, really cool ideas. My initial impressions are that you need a third, and maybe fourth, dog. If you think about it. You can adjust to view 2 attackers simultaneously. Not so with 3 or 4 (animals know this). I'd get a pit bull, or 2, to add to the pack. I'm not a fan of pit bulls, but they're just the ticket for garden and home protection, and probably eat less than heavier dogs. From what they say about wolverines, I don't think they would back down from a fight with 2 blue healers. Dominant brown boar, same story. Just my guess. James Gary Shelton wrote the best book on brown bears that I have read, and he's from just about right where you are. Critical info there. His first book has most of the critical information in it. In a book I read about adventuring through Africa, the guy asked their native guides if they drink a lot of water, and they responded that they drink a lot in the mornings. I had to presume that this is because, he who goes to the bushes to pee after dark, too many times, does not live to a ripe old age. Cougars are bigger than leopards, so you should understand that you have the same problem. You can say you're more concerned about mosquitoes, but you'd better be concerned about the cougars. Good warm dog houses, so they can be out there on the front lines, all the time. They will create a territory that other predators will avoid as long as they are there. If you go some place and take dogs, you would want to take 2, and leave 2. Leaving one, could lead to a dead dog and a raided garden. Your stove vent goes directly outside. I stayed in a cabin once with a loft that had ample headroom, really tall cabin. They ran the stove vent at an angle, so that it traversed across the cabin and turned and went out the top. A lot of feet of pipe, and the tiniest little, itty bitty fire, kept the cabin real warm until morning. Big cabin too, I think it was a 2 bedroom plus loft. We slept in the loft. Super warm up there, with the tiniest fire I've ever seen. It was a very small stove, so maybe it doesn't matter with the greater stove mass. Still, more heating = less chopping. Good luck. Mike McNally

I just found you guys and I'm loving every minute. I've got a lot of catching up to do but It's been fun so far. Really jealous of what you are doing. I'm 67 and married. I'm overweight and want to get healthy because i don't think life ends at this age and I want to get healthier so I can enjoy more of what life has in store.

Safe to say, you guys have figured out how to draw the viewers in, it's kind of like cheating lol!

Я чуть инфаркт не получил! Вдвоем такие дела делаете.. Какие Вы молодцы! Много здоровья Вам. Видео очень интересные, Вы вдохновляете на хорошие дела.

Are you still vegan? I'm just wondering because I remember a video you make a while back where you said you might be changing your diet. Just curious!

The only suggestion so far (& I’m only 9:28 into the vid) is to have the stronger person in the rear carrying the log into the yurt... The bulk of the weight will normally be on the individual in the rear. If you had carried the rear, you would’ve simply lifted your end up in the air so that it wouldn’t hurt her back going inside. ✌🏾

Respect the work ethic!

The ocean was so calm and the sunset so beautiful....thanks!

Thank you for your videos, a strong greeting from Spain I am in my project to start my Yurt and I am receiving very good ideas from everything you are doing. I'm also going to start with a diaphanous yurt, and I'll add the other supplements, how are you doing, I'm going to save a lot of money. My most sincere thanks for sharing your experience. And sorry for my English is not very good.

I wish I could live like you guys in the beautiful jungles....from India

This constructive criticism,this is the first time I’ve ever negatively commented on a RU-vid video ,I’ve been watching your channel for months ,Jake ,please drop the He Man Deal ,throwing logs and such ,if you want to watch a real bad azz watch Shawn James ,You will learn how to be a soft spoken bad azz !!!

New friend from the philippines i like this video

Me and her living in the woods like that, we'd have about 12 kids by now.

Thank YOU! You guys are REAL! All of this adventure has given me so much inspiration, As a child aged 10, or 11 years or so, i used to go into the woods and hunt, fish, shoot, and forage myself with my best friend.. As for the "nail" contest? with Nicole with the nails in mouth? lol, you BOTH Won! :) you are both winners as i can see. I shouted out to the screen to throw down pallets when you found yourself short when dealing with the main outer canopy, (Perilous step ladder shortage). the one that is bendy, and heavy due to it being just that. Then you went and got pallets and did just the job that i was shouting out LMAO! I want to massively THANK You Both! for providing us all with your adventure into the "Unknown" and i commend you both hugely. I'm glad you both chose the 30 footer though :) I look forward to future vids from here on out :) Jake/Nicole? Massive respect. Many Regards, and Good luck! Next project? Dig Underground, basement, bugout? Tunnels? :P

please don’t take this the wrong way because i love your guys’ videos but i feel like the thumbnails that you guys pick are... obviously fishing for views? i love that ya’ll treat your bodies like temples and want to “advertise” that, for lack of a better word, but i think its kinda shitty that you’d make the decision to have nicole be in her underwear facing away from the camera for a video about building a loft - it’s just a consistent pattern that i’ve noticed since you’ve started posting your yurt series and it just seems... disconnected from your message. thank you for your time readin’ this, i know its not a necessary thing to say but i’ve been thinking about it for a while and thought i would say something instead of getting pissy and unsubscribing! i hope you find good health and happiness and abundance in your near future

Wow, I have never seen someone in need of a winch more than this guy.

I miss the longevity garden 😢

Inspiring teamwork and harmonious union between the masculine and feminine. Bravo.

21:30 She made my morning, thank you!

To feed your fire, use that Foot Pump you used to pump up your boat. Great Videos. TY

Jumps into the water: "I've never heard of anyone talk about sharks".......that is because the shark ate them bro. Just sayin'.

That is the most beautiful thing I have seen in a LONG while...the Yurt is nice too! 😉

Click bait pictures are lame. Ur contents good enough without it.

Gaily your hard work inspires me that you can have all what yo realy like if you work for it if you pay the price, it’s yours., thanks see you guys!!!!!

How to live off grid: Pimp your girlfriend for clickbait views and set RU-vid ads to max

that heart-shaped 🤐 Bro you're lucky to be stranded with that Kudos my friend

anyone with a brain would put the logs off the ground.before stripping them. this guy isn't the brightest candle on the cake.

Wow I wish I could live there,what a beautiful place

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The thumbnails are actually very well taken pictures not just "clickbait" as I've read and seen that comment a couple of times.

these click bait pictures man!! haha i like your content man keep it up

Nice loft 👍👌... and impressive strength on your log-menship 🏋🏼‍♂️ 💪🏻

Nice way of living when your young but after all that lifting you will end up in a wheelchair when your 45 ish. + to much posing Nicole

By all means let’s not prop the door open 9:37🤣🤣🤣🤣. Great video though keep em comin

Who else watched this video for the sexy thumbnail that don’t exist in this video?

Can't WAIT to see your "Outdoor Kitchen" !!!!!

*notices this channel survives on clickbait views *clicks on “Do not recommend channel”

Hard work is good for every body !

you are going to hurt your back doing lifting like that, man

you are excellent builders- engineers and architects...

i am a simple man

Shout out to Matthew Lee ... sooooo nice to see someone helping Jake other than Nicole.. although she is a tough act to follow 😉💜💜💜

Started following you a long time ago and I really appreciate all of the great videos and info you’ve provided over the years but I’m unsubbing now just tired of the click bate thumbnails of Nicole half naked yes she’s beautiful but I’m not watching your channel to see her provocative pictures in your thumbnails.

Always wanted to do this but to old, enjoying the films you two. Be safe

When the Girl go away the Guy will lost 90% of the views. Clickbait trick not last forever.

Hey Jake I have question about gardening. How to get rid of mealybug. They kill my all tomato plants always and some times eggplants too.I don’t want to use chemical pesticides. Thank you

Thumbs down for the clickbait picture. You lost a subscriber.

Hi Guys... I really admire what you both doing and in fan of your project. I just love it. Beautifully managed and made. Keep Going

NO GYM NEEDED for workouts.

Oh my your kitties are soooo cute.2 dogs and 2 cats🤣😂👍🙏🥰

Episode 103: "Still no Stairs"

great video.i like this video.i give 5 ***** star this video

That’s not smart way to do the things like that and you will hurt your back.

If your having a problem with mosquitoes, theirs a plant called Citronella Geranium, you can plant them all around your Yurt to keep the mosquitoes away they DO NOT like the plant. Keep on Keepin on...

Damn, its been three months since Jake posted anything on either of his channels. Something not good may have happened to him. Hope not.

You guys are awesome love your work👍👍❤️

Stop posting click-bites, so bad

very nice. this loft brings another dimension. i wish to live in that kind of house oneday. please, what is the diameter of your yurt?

I’m not impressed jako !! 👎🏻👎🏻

IDEAL COUPLE GREAT JOB, INSPIRATION TO ALL

re using a chainsaw, two words: kevlar chaps. best money you'll spend - way better than stitches and rehab.

My 66 yr old back would be killing me after one log being stripped! Your a young man! Good on ya!

Man, I Really like your videos but just letting the woman you love pose in tight pants/leggings and no T-shirt just for some extra views... that just so disrespectful to the both of you 🤦🏻‍♀️

I stopped the vid at 13 minutes to laugh..OMG this is so funny to watch,,We have set 50 out of 120, 12' massive thick cedar posts, for fencing around our property...each posts weighs about 130 lbs and watching you two reminds of the work we have done so far... FYI, i cheated and used a tiger torch and gave the base a heavier burn...seeing your GF down holding the base from slipping and listening to you two is almost exactly our same convos!!!!

It's Nice on x2 speed lol

I just LOVE the skills you have and you make your videos so educational. You have an abundance of trees and SO MANY POSSIBILITIES!!! Can't wait to see the many projects you create. I can just picture your property turning into a little "town"..

For once can u just actual have the girl walk around in the thumbnail outfits