Steve's Build Life
Steve's Build Life
  • 288
  • 2 600 290
Secluded Mountain Cabin | Complete Build Review
We're reviewing the complete build of our mountain cabin, Sunset Ridge, and giving a behind the scenes look at what the process of building looked like. @GrahamStephan
Stay at our Cabins:
airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow
airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1
On this channel I make weekly videos documenting the build of my rustic mountain rental cabins. When not on a build trip I make videos building and preparing for the trips as well property maintenance, firewood and my outdoor wood boiler.
email: buildlife7@gmail.com
zhlédnutí: 936

Video

Building A Cabin In the Woods | Wrapping Things Up!
zhlédnutí 679Před dnem
Welcome to the End of Our Second Trip to Kentucky! In this episode, we finish up the roof, some additional housekeeping, and we checkout the location of our next build! Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 On this channel I make weekly videos documenting the build of my rustic mountain rental cabins. When not on a build trip I make videos building and prepari...
Can This Wind Turbine Power My Micro Cabin?
zhlédnutí 3,2KPřed 14 dny
Today, we're installing a wind turbine on our Research and Development cabin and seeing whether we can power our cabin with wind! Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 On this channel I make weekly videos documenting the build of my rustic mountain rental cabins. When not on a build trip I make videos building and preparing for the trips as well property maint...
Can We Run My Wood Boiler FULLY Off-Grid?
zhlédnutí 604Před 21 dnem
Taking a look at the ways I've made progress taking my property off-grid and testing the BLUETTI AC500 B300S as a backup generator! Use Code "SteveAC500" for $200 off the BLUETTI AC500 B300S: shrsl.com/4geuv Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 On this channel I make weekly videos documenting the build of my rustic mountain rental cabins. When not on a build ...
Building Our Mountain Cabin | Starting Inside!
zhlédnutí 723Před měsícem
Today, we're getting the roof insulated, starting to work inside the cabin, and fixing an issue with our rain water collection tank. Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 On this channel I make weekly videos documenting the build of my rustic mountain rental cabins. When not on a build trip I make videos building and preparing for the trips as well property ma...
Building My Mountain Cabin | Roofing time!
zhlédnutí 907Před měsícem
After setting the decks and standing up the walls, we are starting the process of setting our roof panels on our cabin in the woods. This one gets a little muddy. Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 Check Our Our Other Channels: www.youtube.com/@buildlifeoverland www.youtube.com/@upinsmokefirewood On this channel I make weekly videos documenting the build of...
Building a Rustic Cabin in the Woods | Standing Walls & Rafters
zhlédnutí 942Před měsícem
After deconstructing our modular cabin in our shop in Illinois, we've started the process of bringing it down to our property in Kentucky! Last time, we got our supports, decking, and rain water tank set! Today, we're standing up walls, getting our timber frame roof structure set, and attaching the gable ends! Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 Check Our Ou...
How I Heat My Micro Cabin with a Diesel Heater
zhlédnutí 947Před měsícem
Today, we're installing and testing our this little diesel heater as another way of heating our little micro cabin. Find This Heater Here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLC5JK54/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 Check Our Our Other Channels: www.youtube.com/@buildlifeoverland www.youtube.com/@upinsmokefirewood O...
Building a Modular Cabin in the Woods: Rain Water Harvesting
zhlédnutí 952Před 2 měsíci
After deconstructing our modular cabin in our shop in Illinois, we've started the process of bringing it down to our property in Kentucky! Last time, we got our supports and decking set! Today, we're installing our rain water tank and prepping the lot for our next trip! Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 Check Our Our Other Channels: www.youtube.com/@buildl...
Building a Modular Cabin in the Woods: Delivery and Decking
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed 2 měsíci
After deconstructing our modular cabin in our shop in Illinois, we've started the process of bringing it down to our property in Kentucky! Today, we're getting our supports and decking set! Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 Check Our Our Other Channels: www.youtube.com/@buildlifeoverland www.youtube.com/@upinsmokefirewood On this channel I make weekly vide...
Deconstructing our Modular Cabin | Complete Disassembly
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 2 měsíci
After a year of building, we are finally tearing down our Modular Cabin Build. Our next step is transporting it from our shop in Illinois to our property in Kentucky! Stay tuned! Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 Check Our Our Other Channels: www.youtube.com/@buildlifeoverland www.youtube.com/@upinsmokefirewood On this channel I make weekly videos document...
Reviewing How I Keep Warm in My Micro Cabin
zhlédnutí 86KPřed 2 měsíci
We're addressing some of the questions and concerns from viewers in relation to our micro cabin's little wood-stove. We heard you loud and clear. Check Out Our Friends: Spicer Designs: @SpicerDesignsLLC Outdoors in the 608: @outdoorsinthe608 Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 Check Our Our Other Channels: www.youtube.com/@buildlifeoverland www.youtube.com/@...
Simple Off-Grid Micro Cabin | Complete Build
zhlédnutí 96KPřed 2 měsíci
Our Off-Grid Micro Cabin is Finished! Here is everything that went into making this little build happen! Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 Check Our Our Other Channels: www.youtube.com/@buildlifeoverland www.youtube.com/@upinsmokefirewood On this channel I make weekly videos documenting the build of my rustic mountain rental cabins. When not on a build tri...
It Tried to Kill Me!
zhlédnutí 383Před 3 měsíci
Use Code "SteveAC500" for $200 off the BLUETTI AC500 B300S: shrsl.com/4geuv Stay at our Cabins: airbnb.com/h/squatchhollow airbnb.com/h/sunsetridge1 Check Our Our Other Channels: www.youtube.com/@buildlifeoverland www.youtube.com/@upinsmokefirewood On this channel I make weekly videos documenting the build of my rustic mountain rental cabins. When not on a build trip I make videos building and ...
The Finishing Touches on My Micro Cabin
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed 3 měsíci
The Finishing Touches on My Micro Cabin
Finding the Perfect Site for Our Modular Cabin Build
zhlédnutí 895Před 3 měsíci
Finding the Perfect Site for Our Modular Cabin Build
How I Power My Off-Grid Micro Cabin
zhlédnutí 2,1KPřed 3 měsíci
How I Power My Off-Grid Micro Cabin
Start Here if Your Life is in Turmoil.
zhlédnutí 1,7KPřed 3 měsíci
Start Here if Your Life is in Turmoil.
How I Keep Warm in My Micro Cabin
zhlédnutí 305KPřed 4 měsíci
How I Keep Warm in My Micro Cabin
Fixing Mistakes Before We Take Down Our Modular Cabin
zhlédnutí 929Před 4 měsíci
Fixing Mistakes Before We Take Down Our Modular Cabin
We Built a Modular Cabin. Here's How it Went.
zhlédnutí 4,5KPřed 4 měsíci
We Built a Modular Cabin. Here's How it Went.
How We Built Our Kentucky Cabins
zhlédnutí 3,8KPřed 4 měsíci
How We Built Our Kentucky Cabins
How I Keep Warm at my Isolated Mountain Cabin
zhlédnutí 13KPřed 5 měsíci
How I Keep Warm at my Isolated Mountain Cabin
Cozy Little Cabin Gets a Front Porch
zhlédnutí 2,4KPřed 5 měsíci
Cozy Little Cabin Gets a Front Porch
Splitting Firewood at My Cabin in the Appalachian Foothills
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed 5 měsíci
Splitting Firewood at My Cabin in the Appalachian Foothills
Mountain Cabin Build | Complete Build
zhlédnutí 258KPřed 5 měsíci
Mountain Cabin Build | Complete Build
It's Wood Boiler Season! | Wood Boiler Prep 2023
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed 5 měsíci
It's Wood Boiler Season! | Wood Boiler Prep 2023
Rustic Equipment Shed Build in the Woods | Full Framing
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 6 měsíci
Rustic Equipment Shed Build in the Woods | Full Framing
New Conveyor in the Wood Yard | @WolfeRidgeSplitters
zhlédnutí 487Před 6 měsíci
New Conveyor in the Wood Yard | @WolfeRidgeSplitters
Making Our DIY Cabin's Unique Roof | Off-Grid Cabin Build
zhlédnutí 2,2KPřed 6 měsíci
Making Our DIY Cabin's Unique Roof | Off-Grid Cabin Build

Komentáře

  • @TC.....
    @TC..... Před 18 hodinami

    if I hire someone to do this for me how much should I be reasonably be charged?

  • @MOG9850
    @MOG9850 Před dnem

    As mentioned having the container leveled and only supported at each corner as it’s designed to be supported will make opening and closing the doors very easy. The opening of the container will literally rack and that’s when the opening and closing of the doors becomes difficult.

  • @inthebackyardwithdel438

    Hey Steve , that was a very nice job on the remodel . Gorgeous place .👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @constructionchannel

    Nice❤

  • @TonyGeneseo
    @TonyGeneseo Před 4 dny

    Congrats on the views man ! That’s awesome ! Hopefully you got some subscribers too ! Happy to say I think I’ve been here since almost the get go and I’ve really enjoyed everything you’re doin ! But hell you already know that ! 😎 take care slim 🍺🍺

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 4 dny

      Thanks Tony! I know you're one of the troopers! Appreciate the support.

  • @outdoorsinthe608
    @outdoorsinthe608 Před 4 dny

    Pretty cool Steve!👍👍

  • @elgoogsucks9005
    @elgoogsucks9005 Před 5 dny

    Thanks

  • @Naturerider-wg6nv
    @Naturerider-wg6nv Před 5 dny

    外壁のウッドシェイクがおしゃれでかっこいいですね😃

  • @toddsoutsideagain
    @toddsoutsideagain Před 5 dny

    Wowza 655k! That is awesome! Great build the first time and so I watched it again. Good stuff Steve👍🏻👍🏻

  • @peewee.3138
    @peewee.3138 Před 5 dny

    Nice job on the ramp. I have been in a wheelchair for over 19 years and appreciate every place I go to that has accessibility in mind! Thanks, brotha!

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 5 dny

      You bet, I've got a friend in a wheelchair and he said they can never find a decent place to go just hotels mostly so it seemed like a no brainer!

  • @heavenboundhomestead126

    In the older years in ky, it was hard getting materials to build. There were saw mills here and there. There were not stores like there are now. Your work is beautiful and thought has gone into the houses you build. Blessings to you and your family

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 5 dny

      Thanks so much! The weird thing is I can't get many local saw mills to make me lumber so several times I have hauled logs back 500 miles to Illinois and made my own! Thanks for watching!

  • @peterstevens6555
    @peterstevens6555 Před 9 dny

    Steve that cabin looks really nice from here in New Zealand, ...

  • @peterstevens6555
    @peterstevens6555 Před 9 dny

    Kia Ora & Good Morning from Caribbean Drive, Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand ...Another Great Video Bro.

  • @farmyourbackyard2023
    @farmyourbackyard2023 Před 11 dny

    What is the material you're putting in the base for the tank to sit on?

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 9 dny

      Its fine lime stone. Excavator calls it lime sand, I've always called it screenings.

  • @toddsoutsideagain
    @toddsoutsideagain Před 12 dny

    Looks great Steve! That next build site is gonna be a challenge to get prepared! Take care👊🏻

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 11 dny

      Thanks Todd! Now I just have to finish this one!

  • @outdoorsinthe608
    @outdoorsinthe608 Před 12 dny

    Cabin is looking good Steve!👍👍

  • @MrTonyPiscatelle
    @MrTonyPiscatelle Před 12 dny

    I saw the eclipse from my yard in Indiana also. That rock might be an Indian relic or possibly it was made by water.

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 11 dny

      I think Water is a good guess. Im going to do some research.

  • @inthebackyardwithdel438

    The cabin is looking great . I just had my second knee replaced last Oct . Now I have 2 new knees . Best thing I ever done . 👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 Před 12 dny

    Good looking place for the. New one just get it up away from the branches. It can come down hard. I got nrw knee and a bad one with shots in it. Doing better at 68. Good vid. Washed away on Memorial weekend

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 11 dny

      Allot of rain here! Did the shots work at all?

    • @samhill3496
      @samhill3496 Před 11 dny

      @@buildlife yes it actually feels better for now. The new one feels best. Try this for awhile. Might even ride a motorcycle thru the Gorge. Take care

  • @TonyGeneseo
    @TonyGeneseo Před 12 dny

    We had like 99.8% totality here in Maine so it was pretty kick ass seeing that ring. And damn that darkness before that was kinda evil feeling ! But the beer helped 😂🍺 take care man

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 11 dny

      Yeah we kept saying it looked like it was going to storm. Take care Tony.

  • @tonybrown6775
    @tonybrown6775 Před 12 dny

    I'm from Indianapolis Indiana saw it from my front yard.

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 12 dny

      Nice, I'll wave on my next time through!

  • @Kush-fw4fr
    @Kush-fw4fr Před 12 dny

    you got the wrong style of wind turbine

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 12 dny

      go on... you like the helical type?

  • @keithsalvatore5550
    @keithsalvatore5550 Před 13 dny

    No such thing as "a couple" of mice.

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 12 dny

      That's funny. In my shop I quit trying to seal it up and just added a door for the cat, problem solved!

  • @ohdamnitsthatguy60
    @ohdamnitsthatguy60 Před 13 dny

    I like it!! 😀 you guys have done a real nice job.

  • @jimle7097
    @jimle7097 Před 13 dny

    very nice tips, thanks for sharing!!!

  • @michaelmurie7687
    @michaelmurie7687 Před 14 dny

    Nice if you have the space to maneuver.

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 12 dny

      And a machine that can pick it up!

  • @davidbennett620
    @davidbennett620 Před 15 dny

    I've heard Kubota does not recomend them to wit can damage wheel bearings, also may void the warranty????

  • @solarlifeguy
    @solarlifeguy Před 15 dny

    I has a 52" wind turbine(Missouri wind and solar). So cool to play with. Had it up around 33 ft. high. I didnt really produce much though. Its possible one of my connections came loose. Had to move and sold if before i could verify that. Yes solar beat it hands down. Mount yours much higher so it has a chance is my advice. GOD bless!

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 15 dny

      I bought a solar set up for my pond pump from them. I agree getting it up higher would work well. I am impressed with how often it is spinning where it's at.

  • @Orlando_63s
    @Orlando_63s Před 15 dny

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @Orlando_63s
    @Orlando_63s Před 15 dny

    🤩

  • @jasonbroom7147
    @jasonbroom7147 Před 16 dny

    SPOILER ALERT! Most wind turbine stories end with the line, "...save yourself the time, money and agrravation by putting up another solar panel or two". Wind turbines that aren't set well above your roof line, with no nearby tree lines to disrupt the flow of wind currents, rarely produce enough output to ever realize a return on investment. In other words, they just don't make sense in most situations.

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 15 dny

      I think this will work well as a back up. Wouldn't want it as my primary. at $289.00 for the kit I don't think you can go wrong.

    • @meilyn22
      @meilyn22 Před 15 dny

      ​@buildlife Good luck with getting your money's worth on that thing.

  • @chynarkulkudaibergenova4935

    Ошондо мен муну Нарынга салсам тоңуп өлүпкалбаймынбы

  • @AnthoDub
    @AnthoDub Před 16 dny

    I've been using straps for a year now and still learned a few interesting things here, especially on what to do with the slack. Definitely gotta try that loop thing. I feel like the hooks on the straps I use aren't good to go on the outside of the rail and back up onto the rail itself. It seems like the hook don't fit properly. I thought maybe it is because I use my straps horizontally (I use them in a cube truck) and also because the small segment of strap at the end (where the hook is) is too rigid for the hook to fit properly. Thanks for the video!

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 16 dny

      Thanks, They never fit as well as I want, feels like it's trying to pull them off sometimes.

  • @PavelLGUA
    @PavelLGUA Před 16 dny

    The protecting rail is designed to protect staps. Never hook up the strap to the rail.

  • @toddsoutsideagain
    @toddsoutsideagain Před 18 dny

    Great idea! The cabins in Kentucky on top of the hill should definitely benefit from turbines. Take care Steve👊🏻

  • @outdoorsinthe608
    @outdoorsinthe608 Před 19 dny

    If there’s a will there is a way! I’m glad you let your helper down😂😂👍👍

  • @fillg
    @fillg Před 19 dny

    Since you drilled those big holes in the side of the building, i would just install the whole thing outside (maybe in a box) and use one hole to draw air from your cabin into the heater and the the other hole to blow the heated air back into your cabin. That would keep all the fuel, the noisy fuel pump, and the heater itself outside and you'd just have the 2 air holes and the control thing inside your cabin

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 18 dny

      Yeah I think that's a good idea. I'm saving these for when it's not summer LOL!

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 Před 19 dny

    It can be done. Heck why not.

  • @lesheath6216
    @lesheath6216 Před 19 dny

    Wind is about as reliable as a crackhead on payday! I'd invest in either hydro or buy a quality generator. And for those who complain about their generator not starting, stop using ethanol in them.

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 18 dny

      I think the more options I have the more dependable the system is as a whole. The funny thing is I only run non ethanol and when I walked away from the generator Gavin gave it one pull and it fired right up!

    • @ap6553
      @ap6553 Před 18 dny

      @@buildlife I agree, the more options the better. I have solar and generac but I like the idea of making power on those occasional windy nights.

  • @TonyGeneseo
    @TonyGeneseo Před 19 dny

    He’s young ! We’d have jumped when we were kids !…. Oh wait that’s why are knees suck !!! 😂 take care Steve

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 19 dny

      No doubt LOL that ship has sailed!

  • @MrTonyPiscatelle
    @MrTonyPiscatelle Před 19 dny

    Build you a hydro turbine dude ! 700 feet isn't all that much. Blue tooth electricity LOL

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 19 dny

      I think I will. Maybe not for this building but I'm definitely interested in making it work!

    • @MrTonyPiscatelle
      @MrTonyPiscatelle Před 19 dny

      @@buildlife Need to watch that guy in Britan Kris something. He makes several different styles. I will copy you next time I see his channel

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 19 dny

      @@MrTonyPiscatelle For sure if you find it!

    • @MrTonyPiscatelle
      @MrTonyPiscatelle Před 19 dny

      @@buildlife www.youtube.com/@KrisHarbour

    • @MrTonyPiscatelle
      @MrTonyPiscatelle Před 19 dny

      @@buildlife Sent you a link to his page. You'll have to dig through and find the turbine wheel project and one that is from several years back with a water nozzle drive he made

  • @T4CONSTRUCTION
    @T4CONSTRUCTION Před 19 dny

    Can you run a cord up and recharge the blower?

  • @SpicerDesignsLLC
    @SpicerDesignsLLC Před 19 dny

    Good stuff! Entertaining too

  • @brianday9199
    @brianday9199 Před 21 dnem

    Great video. I agree the type of splitter one gets should be driven by the type of wood you have access to. I bought a 12 ton electric kinetic splitter. I love the speed, moving it around my yard (in the city) is easy. BUT the ram arm with teeth have already worn down so much that it slips when I engage it. The dealer has shipped me new pieces (on their way) but it's only 7 months old. I will look to adjust the way I pull the handle to engage the ram arm if possible to prevent in future but this is definitely a draw back on the design of this model I got. I will leave the brand out of the comments as they are helping me fix the problem for now.

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 20 dny

      I have a Hydraulic here in Illinois, we have big oak tree service wood. I took the super splitter to KY where its all poplar, small and pencil straight. I think your right the splitter should be matched to the wood you use if for.

  • @MrTonyPiscatelle
    @MrTonyPiscatelle Před 24 dny

    That's a pellet oven not a grill . Open the lid and see if you can grill anything

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 24 dny

      I hear what your saying, they call it a pellet grill on their website. Recteq is the brand. Grill or oven it cooks really good steaks!

    • @MrTonyPiscatelle
      @MrTonyPiscatelle Před 24 dny

      @@buildlife I gotta pull your chain every now and then just to see if ya'll are awake. Have a blessed day my friend

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 23 dny

      Ha! Thanks Tony you to!

  • @ap6553
    @ap6553 Před 24 dny

    Hi Steve, I have an EG4 18kpv hybrid inverter, 31kwh of EG4 LL batteries and 13kw of solar PV panels. The 18kpv can take power input from the pv panels, batteries, my generac generator and grid (when it's up) and seemlessly blend all of them together to supply the house load first and then keep the batteries charged secondarily. I was originally using a two critical load transfer switches to power the majority of the house. But last Friday I had an electrician wire in a (huge) 2 way transfer switch so I am now powering the whole main panel. Unfortunately, I am depleting my batteries over night so I will be looking into another 31kwh rack of batteries (and they're expensive). FYI I have a 2,000 square foot house and an outbuilding with a shop downstairs and home theater upstairs.

    • @buildlife
      @buildlife Před 24 dny

      Awesome! I think we are headed that direction. I just installed a wind turbine yesterday on my little workshop and thought it didn't work, then I came home and the thing was spinning like a top!

  • @MsLaPat
    @MsLaPat Před 25 dny

    Really helpful information and presented very well. Thank you!

  • @outdoorsinthe608
    @outdoorsinthe608 Před 25 dny

    That’s pretty cool Steve!👍👍

  • @ronaldlucero4258
    @ronaldlucero4258 Před 25 dny

    # 999 X 999🎉

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 Před 26 dny

    Prepared, is how to be.