FINISHING Cabin Siding in a HURRICANE - What Could Go Wrong?
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In the winter of 2019 we moved in to our self built van full time to begin living, working and travelling Canada. We quickly fell in love with chasing our dreams of adventuring off the beaten path, living off grid and being self sustaining. We drove our van thousands of miles through various countries-Canada, USA, Mexico & Guatemala. All of which we documented here on our channel, be sure to check that out! After many years on the open road we found ourselves 15 acres of remote woods on the East Coast of Canada where we are building a homestead and renovating our fully off the grid cabin. We are diving into this chapter of our lives in no experience, we're so happy we can bring you all along as we learn to do it all with our own two hands. Thank you for being here with us for cabin life, van life and all the in between!
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The weather won’t let up this year! We’ve definitely never seen the flooding this bad, something to think about if we ever start building something down near the waterways. Starting to wonder what kind of winter we have ahead of us 👀 See you next Sunday pack 🫶🏼
i'm just starting to watch some of the older videos and didn't even think about a previous hurricane last year. i'm glad you didn't have damage this year and it looks like the perfect placement of the cabin [hats off to whoever placed it originally]
And I think the news just said the Maritimes are waiting for another tropical storm right now. Stay dry ... or reasonably dry .
I use expanding foam insulation in wasps nests, not as toxic as pesticide and added insulation, win win.
@@LithaMoonSong good idea but depending on the wasps they may dig it out again.
Have you done everything now ?
The cabin is no longer just a cabin in the woods it's a beautiful home. Great job girl's. See ya next week !
thanks sure does feel like it
You girls are just amazing. The cabin looks absolutely fabulous with the new siding. Great choice in color. This renovation has been awesome. Glad the hurricane is over and you girls, the pups and the property made it without much damage.
Morning ladies I’m so glad the hurricane lesson in force before it hit you.
and the cabin looks fantastic that Blackwood siding is just phenomenal. You could pat yourself on the back for an incredibly well job done.
You guys are getting so close to having the exterior of the cabin complete. Glad you and your property was spared any major damage from the storm. It gets easier the more prepared you are. Thanks for the video.
We think we lead stressful lives but look at that poor squirrell. Hopefully the water receded quickly and you've been enjoying the beautiful fall weather these past weeks.
Right. Nature is constantly trying to survive. Fall is treating us well eh! Thanks
Must be a nice feeling to be safe and cozy inside the cabin you've built up by hand. The dogs are precious and you two are unstoppable. Amazing to witness.
Woweee! Such kind words and kudos. We are happy to have you in our pack.💛🐶
The cabin looks beautiful! I love the contrast of the black exterior and the light interior. I live in New Orleans and am a veteran of many hurricanes. It is mind-blowing to me that you are wearing sweatshirts and sweaters the day after a hurricane. It is always hot as hell on the days after a hurricane here.
Glad to see everyone ok. Yes, as someone from South Florida whose experience with hurricanes goes back to Hurricane Andrew, you made me nervous waiting so long to prepare. Mother Nature is amazing.
Normally our cooler water protects us in NS. The last decade the water has warmed so much we are losing that protection. Most people here still haven't had to experience what you probably have had to many times so they wait till the last minute to prepare
@@davyman2000 did you get scammed like me as well just asking thanks Peter
Yes, we really need to prepare in advance, not that day.🌞🐶
You are so right, Mother nature is amazing and so Powerful. We need to prepare in advance for sure. 🌞🐶
Your cabin looks fabulous. 😍
Are you having pest removalists come to your property for the wasps?
Stay safe, Vanwives and Izzy and Bella. 🥰
LOVE the ad at the end of the video. I actually watched it, rather than scrolling ahead to get back to the content. 👍👍
I am very glad you slaving you made it to another hurricane that's great that you finally got your siding done on your house teaching people about the water management. On runoff be safe up there I enjoy your videos I don't know if you really realize how much you are really teaching other people once again be safe can't wait to next videos and hopefully get the podcast back on soon
Just so you know I knew wasps problem you have it might be too late now to do it but the spring or shortly after before they come back you have an old pair of nylons cut part of it off put a couple of mothballs in it attack it up up there Mossberg wascom comebacks that place but that's all up to you if you don't want them back there and in your attic and everything
Oh Bella . Bless her . She’s such a good pupper. She takes her homestead guarding very seriously ❤
Stay safe with all this weather girls xxx
Really amazed of the substantive changes you all made, and happy for you that you're getting to realize the benefits of your hardwork. You all are life goals for me.
Sunday morning, favorite family movie. Beautiful safe ladies.
I'm so thankful that y'all are safe & sound 🙏🏼❤️🐾
That siding is amazing ladies.. Awesome job and choice.. Now get ready for winter!! 😮😮😮😂😂 Have a great week! Much love Mike and Maddie ❤️🐾
Wow, congratulations, ladies! Your cabin looks like something from a leading lifestyle magazine. But as a pack we know about the blood, sweat and tears that you've poured into it. Also, your water management helped so much in taming the effects of the hurricane! Thank you for an uncredible video. I can see that the entire experience was indeed scary and even life-threatening. You two can be so proud of your hard work and perseverance. A beautiful significant life you have. May the week ahead offer you some moments of well-deserved R&R. Much love. 👭🐕🐕❤❤
Your home is beautiful ladies. You both should be very proud of your accomplishment. Well done.
My goodness! The Vocab Police are harsh! UK Pack sending love and appreciation for the sunshine you bring through the rain ❤
How good is that siding, the best, it looks so good. You both did so well working out the correct angles. You were better prepared for this storm, after the last one. Everybody safe, including your lovely dogs.
Love from Mike. ❤❤
You two did a wonderful job siding this cabin. Congratulations!
HOLY WHIPPER SNAPPER! Did you see that at minute marker 10:18?? WOWZERS!!
SERIOUSLY.... JUST LOOK AT IT!!! It's so stinking adorable!! I can't even believe it. And while I truly know the two of you can absolutely do ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING you put your minds too. Because I've witnessed it by watching you guys succeed time and time again! I really didn't realize just how beautiful it would become!!! I mean just look at it!! I don't think I could close my eyes standing out front in the driveway! JUST GORGEOUS!! Soon, Sunset magazine and Architectural Digest, Country Living and all the likes will be beating down your doors just for a photo and interview😊😊
You two are absolutely AMAZEBALLS!!!
Great big HUGE hugs and loves to each of you!!!
Can't wait for next Sunday to see what the two of you finish carpenters come up with😉😉🤪🤪😱😱
PS....
So.... How did it feel being about the ONLY ones having power? LOL!! Just amazing doing for you guys! Absolutely ZERO to worry about where that's concerned anymore and ever again! I'm so jelly!!!
You correct girl's. The Cabin is beautiful! ❤
The storm cleaning sesh was satisfying! Glad you all are safe!
it may have started out as an old rickety cabin but you made it into a house, a home. i hope you are as proud of it as we all are of you making it this far!
sure does feel like it. Thank you
So glad you are all ok. You lasses have done such a great job of the cabin. It looks fantastic! I think you might want to think about shutters on all your windows to protect yourselves & the cabin. The flooding was mental! Sending you loads of love. ♥♥♥♥
Yall should make a tv show I swear it feels like kn watching a show every time i watch yall
I love your cabin both inside and outside, and your property. You have worked so hard and done a fantastic job! 💪🏻
What a storm you had 😮 Glad you prepared so well 👌🏼
The squirrel 🐿️ was cute, and so funny how your dog was starring at it in the tree ❤️🤣
Thank you
Morning ! Here we go ! ❤
Hurricane prep is a pita, we have them too! 🌀 glad y'all came through ok....
The cabin siding looks great, well done ! 👏👏❤️
Good morning 💛
I loved Luna and the Ten Second Tidy when my daughter was little. I still use it with my kindergarteners! WOW! You ladies are rock stars!
Hey Christa and Jazmin,
The cottage and property are looking incredible. The work you've done the last 2 years has totally changed the space!!! And the siding is killer!!!!
Watching this video reminded me of being home in Nova Scotia. I grew up in Dartmouth and in my 20's began moving around Canada, but something I have always remembered is a sailors weather advice.
"Red sky by night, sailors delight, Red sky by morn, sailors be warned".
Meaning - a red sky in the morning always means a storm is at sea and coming towards land, and from what I remember from home, it was accurate about 98% of the time.
As far as hurricanes, "Never believe the storm has passed as the eye of the storm is the tail is looking for a victim to visit" .
Meaning - Don't be fooled into believing the storm has passed when you're in the eye of the storm, (the centre of the storm), as the worst part of the hurricane is the tail, which has yet to come. This is true 100% of the time when people think the storm has passed when they are actually in the eye of the storm. The eye being the centre of the storm where it's bright, sunny, blue skies, and clear suddenly. I'm assuming you know that already, but just incase.
This year has completely surprised me for the kinds of storms there have been back home as far as rain. In the years I grew up in Dartmouth and years I've been at home since I left Nova Scotia initially, I have never seen storms cause flooding like has been happening this year. And honestly it's got me worried as NS is a seaside province, and with climate change happening the way it is, it really makes me concerned to see whole areas like Sackville and Bedford under a few feet of water from storms that came through.
I live in Toronto and this year I actually saw funnel clouds reaching down. Thankfully none of the ones I saw touched down. I think back to the weather back home when I was a kid and the weather wasn't like this then. It's only been in the last 10 years that it's gone of the charts. Weather all over the world has changed drastically in the last few years. China has been getting major flooding from rain causing dams to break as well as from actual rainstorms. The same has happened in a number of other countries around the globe in areas that normally don't see much rainfall.
Please be careful.
And if the water has risen that much around the cottage, I would suggest 2 ideas you might want to seriously think about.
1. Getting an ample supply of premade sandbags that you can line the lake and river with.
OR
2. Think about building up the banks of the lake and river in a permanent way as a precaution from getting flooded. Because if the rain caused the water level to rise that much overnight from a few hours of rain in the area, then you are living at the edge of a flood plain.
3. You might want to get a canoe and check the lake and rivers for beaver dams in the spring, and if you find any dams that aren't nesting homes, then take the dams apart so you don't get flooded out in storms, especially hurricanes. Think of the Tragically Hip "New Orleans is sinking, man, and I don't wanna swim". Sadly, I think that might be a possibility at home in NS on the coastline and near large bodies of water
Wow you’re an incredible human thank you so much for the insight, caring and knowledge!! Appreciate you and happy you’re part of the pack 💛
@@Vanwives Awww Thanks! No problem. Just knowledge I thought you should know and expressing concern for the pack. Cheers!
Looks great. I'm so happy the siding is finished. Thank goodness for no storm damage. Thanks for sharing.
Thinking of you all - and those living with this severe weather, glad you remained safe and warm throughout
Nova Scotia has had a really tough year in 2023 from forest fires to unexpected flash flooding a rainy august followed by Hurricane Lee. A tough year for so many - glad you have escaped the brunt of it all - god bless for an uneventful winter! 🙏🏻 ❤
Looks awesome ❤my Sundays are not complete unless I get to watch you two and then Tyler and Todd 😊
Good morning pack. I'm glad you guys are all safe. As usual you guys are working too hard again. Not even a hurricane can stop you from getting busy. Take care y'all. Happy Thanksgiving!
I was wondering when I would see something on Lee! I live in South Louisiana! We always keep our eyes on the Gulf. Hurricane Ida (2 yrs. Ago.) just about wiped us out! But we are back and surviving. But always pray the storms go to out to the North Atlantic away from land!
No it can't haha. Thank you and take care as well! ohh HAPPY THANKS GIVING
Floridian here. If you ever get a really bad one, your bathroom is your safe room because it has no windows. And if you get a tornado warning, get a mattress and place it inside the bathroom because you can survive a tornado below a mattress.
You ladies have done an amazing job on that cabin. It looks so beautiful. Yes, this rain has been insane. I live in Rhode Island and it's been non stop raining. I'm so glad you didn't get flooded near the cabin. You're definitely doing it right! Keep up the great work. I love your channel and you're so fun to watch and I learn a lot too. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week 😊❤
I love the black siding. The cabin looks absolutely stunning. Congratulations girls, all 4 of you!
So happy you made it through the hurricane safely. ❤ The cabin looks amazing!!
Congratulations you girls are amazing ❤
You and the pups sure deserve this beautiful paradise!
Love the prep so you’re feeling safer this year!
Genuinely sorry to call out something but the count down to hurricane screens? They say “in till”, I think you’re looking for the word “until”. If I am missing a pun or another joke then my bad!!!!
Love you gals! 🐾
So excited to see this week's episode, but also worried about you two! Hope the flooding was ok :)
❤ you guys always have my 30 minutes on Sundays. Mega love for VanWives!❤
aww so sweet of you to share with us.. sending love back from the pack. 💛🐶
The siding looks gorgeous🎉, well done, and thank you Peter for cutting down the tree for them, your the best.❤
Looks stunning. Storm Lee - she was looking out for you guys!
My anxiety was through the roof until I knew that you two were okay. On top of that, your siding job turned out beautifully.
sorrryyyyyyy
@@Vanwives Happy to hear that 🙂
The siding looks amazing. Pretty cool product. Glad you survived the storm. Stay safe and enjoy the season change!
Starting to look amazing also anyone else notice when they do drone shot up high that their cabin is in a shape of a heart ❤️
No but now I'll be looking 😍
Cabin looks amazing, glad you made it thru the storm safe and sound
Great job on the siding! It looks fantastic!! You really were so much better prepared for the hurricane this year.
The cabin looks absolutely amazing.
Looks amazing! I think you ladies just started a new trend with this look!
Wow! The siding looks so good!! What a huge accomplishment 🙌
Been waiting for this one & glad to see you weathered the storm safely. How amazing the siding looks...WOW. can't wait to see the finishing touches. Well done!
why thank you
You guys are literally amazing . I love how the cabin is coming together . I'm here for this 💜
So glad you weren't terribly affected by the storm! That siding looks absolutely gorgeous! Definitely a little patch of paradise you ladies have there!
What a delight to see your vision come to fruition. That moment on the sofa as you reflected on water management was so satisfying for me as a sub all these years. I can only imagine how fulfilled you four must be. ❤
Ahem, does Colin have time to change “in till” to “until” as he tracks the storm while editing?
I know, it really leapt out at me.
Congratulations on finishing the siding!🎉
Great job, and it's good to see all the hard work paying off, especially the water management. The siding looks sensational 😊 Aunty Australia 🇦🇺
Great work done, glad you managed to finish and survive the storm. Looking forward to seeing what you do next ❤❤❤❤
So glad you girls were safe enough from the storm. I hope everyone in your part of the world is ok & safe. Well done on the transformation of the cabin so far. So the real question is ladies, what is the next project you have lined up ???. Looking forward already, to next Sunday's vlog already. xx
So glad you all are ok! Always so stressful these hurricanes…and I realize “thinking” and living through is so very different! The cabin is looking so awesomely lovely!!!!!! What a beautiful transformation!💕💝🐾💜🐾🐿️🐿️🐿️🌈🇨🇦
It is a gorgeous home. You did an amazing job 👏 👍❤️
It looks soooo good. You must be so happy and proud of your achievements.
You have gained valuable experience and made progress, which has instilled a sense of confidence in you. Keep up the great work!
plz don't be offended....but its UNtil not in till....and lamBchop not lampchop....I've been doing editing all my life....feel free to send me the clip for free pre edit before u post! luvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv from Canada
Never offended! Thanks for pointing it out, maybe we were just talking to fast! lol🤩🐶
Nice job ladies. 👏😃 I'm loving that charred wood look. I'm sure you're last touch will be to go around the eves with some big gap foam filler, or something similar, to fill in those cracks for the unwanted hornet nests & to help seal out future moisture etc. from getting in there before you finish painting off your roof line trim. From the beginning to now, you have truly turned this cabin into a beautifully viable, sustainable, warm & cozy homestead. ✌️🙂
You might think your friend Lee that recently passed was looking out for you gals, seeing how the hurricane was named Lee. Your Cabin build is beautiful. I cant say enough about how wonderful you are doing. Glad you all survived the storm.
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING🥰
Love you guys❤️
And Hugs to Bella n Izzy too😘😘😘😘
OMG.....your cladding is so stunning...Like Max I love it...wish they could ship to New Zealand...Great Team work you Guys...I felt with you.. the whole overall appreciation and gratitude you have achieved in the mammoth amount of work, put into your beloved project and home...I love this journey with you..Inspirational....We are students and teachers in every part of our lives...Arohanui...(with Love)..X
Your cabin and property are beautiful. Great job. ❤❤❤
Your” cabin in the woods” is definitely becoming your BEAUTIFUL HOME! The siding is a perfect choice for this home! God bless y’all abundantly and stay dry and safe!
What an amazing transformation!! I just love that siding!!
Your cabin is absolutely stunning. That siding just totally makes all the difference! So glad your hurricane experience was so easy. 😊
The cabin looks amazing! Awesome job Ladies! I'm so thankful that y'all made it through the storm safe and sound.
Take care and God Bless!!!❤😊
Glad y’all are all good after the storm! I grew up on the Texas coast and have been hit hard by hurricanes several times - I can’t imagine the peace of mind of being off grid and not having to worry about the power grid failing, or water system getting contaminated! Cabin is looking amazing 🎉
We had recordbreaking heat this summer in Whitehorse. Then we had rain. Sooo much rain!!! Now it's -15 and counting. We've only had a couple inches of snow so far.
I am praying for a mild winter!!
I cannot believe that crazy flooding! I'm glad your cabin is safe from that.
Amy of The Yukon.
Can believe how far you come in building your dream home.
Stay safe, ladies ❤❤
Great job with the siding! Glad you made it through all that bad weather! You might want to address the wasp situation! If you seal up the hole they will work their way into your home! Good luck with them! Nancy from Canada
I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for you both just....well.... being. The last year I've struggled a little bit, but watching your sense of community, kindness, and perseverance it is truly inspiring. Your content and over all presence helps me overcome the sadness I am going through. We are all so lucky to have you. The people closest to you are so lucky. Can't thank you enough for everything. Also, I am hear for anyone that needs to talk to someone, sometimes just a conversation with a stranger can be all someone needs. Gratias ago tibi, quia non vobis!
Hi Ladies your cabin looks beautiful after all the hard work that both off you did and you didn't let the bad weather stop you from finishing the cabin and I'am happy that both off you and the dogs are safe after the bad weather I love you both.
That looks beautiful. The cabin is coming along.
You deserve a break to enjoy before winter comes, the cabin is looking very chic🫶🤜🤛👏👏👏🫶
Omg I’m in love 🥰 the sidings are perfect the colour and the instruction 🤗.
Can you imagine when 95% of the work is completed..🤔will you start panicking about what your going to do because I’m addicted to watching you both create this home, I can’t believe one day it will be finished 😳
Take care xx xx
I'm glad you guys are all safe. The cabin looks absolutely fabulous
So happy you were safe and finished your beautiful siding!
Just WOW Girls, it looks amazing. So glad it wasn't as bad as you were thinking - with the hurricane. The dogs coped well too. Love from Adelaide Sth Australia. ❤
The place looks “Amazing” ladies kudos to you and the “PACK”………👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😘
When you showed the Cabin completed on all sides I thought, what a great team you two beautiful girls are. It actually bought tears to my eyes seeing the difference between that when you first arrived and now. What makes everything more amazing is you learn whilst doing the work. So proud of you both, even what you did in respect of the water getting away worked. Sending Love ❤ and Hugs 🤗 from Huddersfield UK xxxxxxx Stewart
You girls stay safe today. Pray that no damage comes to your cabin, your person or your furbabies. 😘
The siding on the cabin looks AMAZING! 😍🤩
It's not just building farther away from the water, it is building on the highest point of the property. I am in the US South in Georgia now, but I grew up in way northern California. You always hear about the droughts in Cali, but people don't realize is every 5-8 years NorCal gets wet years, and the Sacramento River runs down the middle and the American River and others run across to meet the Sacramento River. I have friends who live on a Ranch and every wet year their property and all the roads into civilization flood, but they strategically built their house above the hundred-year flood mark, so their house stays dry. Beyond that is planning for that kind of year, because they may not be able to get to a town or a grocery store for 3,4, or 5 months in those years. It is important to have your provisions before everyone else heads in to prepare at the last minute. It is about being able to last for 6 months if you need to. You two are off-grid, so while everyone else up there had to suffer through the power outages, you guys were prepared.
The contrast is so vast. You attention to detail is inspiring (even down to the black smudge on the face).
You were so much chiller this time round, love you both and the puppies 🐶
I love the cabin it is beautiful ! I have never seen siding like that and I love it❤ y'all have a beautiful home! I'm so glad the water didn't reach your cabin. Prayers to everybody that was affected by the hurricane. Y'all look so pretty in your matching sweaters❤ I enjoyed this video see y'all next Sunday. Hug the girls for me❤😊❤
I'm so using that excuse now. "I'm playing with my dog" Great work girls glad your all ok with the bad weather Cabin looks awesome with the windows matching the sides now. X
I'm playing with my other dog
Hi Ladies . So glad the storm didn't do no damage to yalls place . The home is gorgeous yall have really made a oasis. Enjoy all of the hard work you done to have such a lovely place.
So lucky yet again. Thank you
Thank GOD You Guys weathered that storm without any major damage...😊