This is a good book. Does provide a step by step introduction to how to build things kzfaq.infoUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 , also does offer some steps. Includes pictures to give you ideas for layouts and such. If you are looking for a guide, this is not exactly what you want. But if you are trying to familiarize yourself with the way that pole barn building and other out buildings, are made, then this will work just as you need it to. A few things in this book are a barn (of course), detached garage, storage building, and coops.

I read the entire Ryan’s kzfaq.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans and was able to make a shed plan. Using Ryan’s Shed Plans alone, the shed itself is great. Where I wish I knew more is with respect to ground preparation and foundations. Maybe that's beyond the scope of Ryan’s Shed Plans.

I’ll never forget the Christmas of 88, waking up , making my way downstairs to the Christmas tree to see if Santa had left me my tow strap that year!! One of the most cherished memories I have!

Much respect for pausing the job for opening day. Not many people would be that thoughtful.

I am a woman in my 70s. I love watching you videos. I suffer from anxiety and watching you build is so calming! You are my therapist.☺️

It was unbelievably courteous of you to give up a huge amount of productivity for a day for the sake of remaining quiet for your neighbors to enjoy their hunts. Good on you.

Dude I just realized that You & Brooke were on a season of ALONE you guys are truly AMAZING!!!

As a hunter myself I appreciate you taking into consideration that deer season was open, I don’t think hammering nails would effect deer 5-600 yards away but that’s gotta be one of the most considerate things I’ve heard in years, love the videos hope I can build my own little home some day in northern wisco, up, or minn!

The more I watch these cabin build videos the more I think I could actually build one some day.

My dad wrecked me. I spent so many hours watching him build stuff, I see a video like this, and frankly, it's better than any movie. It's fascinating, it has cliffhangers (like how is he going to _____? fill in the blank), and a satisfying end. Nothing I enjoy more. Thank you for all the work of filming (and editing) this entire basic build.I REALLY enjoyed the commentary. I love watching other channels, but often, they don't explain the basic stuff like you do, so when I'm missing information, I know it's coming. Thoroughly enjoyable! Stay Radical!

Not only are you a great carpenter. But you are a very good narrator, storyteller content creator and you tube channel host.

It’s so good to see you pray before eating, God bless you big guy. Can’t wait to start building these.

Dave, I really can't thank you enough for these videos. A few years back we baught a 12x20 "Amish built" shed for my son and finished out the inside as a dry cabin (his intellectually disabled and can't live on his own, but understands the concept of growing up and moving out on account of his 3 siblings...this was a way to give him a sense of ownership and separation without risking a lack of supervision which he requires). This really sparked a desire in us to buy a substantial peice od land and make a family camp. Our family is split into 2 states on either side of the Appalachian range and so the plan is to build 7 small living structures and a "bath house" (water catchment shower/sauna/outhouse) and a large communal outdoor kitchen with covered roof. Some of our kids are looking at hard sided yurts, one brother is looking at permanent travel trailer shed with solar powered batteries for hookups, and the "teenager generation" is very excited to live in dug out structures and tree houses they build themselves. The newlyweds are excited about raising the grand children in the wilderness away from the trappings of modern amenities. You've given us great inspiration and really wonderful instruction and tips. 🙏💚

As a Michigan hunter, the fact that you respected public land hunters when you had every right to hammer on your own private land is a class act. Thank you sir

I was lucky enough to find 5/8" plywood from shipping pallets to build my entire cabin. I used architectural shingles as siding and it keeps the squirrels and mice out. I used the T 1-11 siding for the outhouse and the squirrels have absolutely chewed holes everywhere. Nothing beats a 2 person cabin in the back country. My wife refuses to go with me (too primitive) so i found an abandoned baby beagle pup last year who is more than happy to take her place at the cabin. He's even got his own recliner.

Dave you’re giving every homeless person a guide to being a home owner! GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR EXAMPLE OF A GOOD SAMARITAN THAT SHARES YOUR BLESSINGS AND MAKE THEM COME BACK WITH MORE BLESSINGS FOR OTHERS TO ENJOY!

I had a good chuckle when you mentioned guest cabin. I mentioned to my wife earlier this week that I'm having a hard time not starting the design for our cabin up in Paradise. She said we already have a cabin, and I commented that one is the guest and kids cabin.

So much respect for your work. You and Brooke have the work ethic of our families belief. We so appreciate the time you spend to explain the method, reasons, and you show how much you care and love what you do. Its no wonder you are popular here on KZfaq. No BS just common sense. Thank you Dave

This popped up my youtube and glad it did. As someone born, raised and worked all my life in a metro area, simple little cabin builds in the middle of nowhere is awesome. One day.....one day.

I think the reason i like the idea of building projects like this is not just the finished cabin but to be able to go to the middle of a forest wirking with wood and trees and having a skillset like you have...thats inspirational

Thank you, Dave, for another compelling and soothing video. If I was young, I would be out there doing what you are doing, but I am now wheelchair-bound and can't go out of my home without an ambulance because I have no ramp for my wheelchair. So I truly do live vicariously by watching others do what I would love to do. I have always been a nature lover and up until about five years ago, I was always walking, taking hikes, and finding nature wherever I could find it. But this is my cross that I must bear, and it has brought me to a place where I can rest completely and peacefully in God, for He is good. 🙂

Thank you Dave! I came one year ago across your videos and since then i/it have changed my life! Thank you for opening my eyes!!! Best regards from Germany!

I can tell you that after watching your videos, I changed my mind and started thinking seriously about building my cabin by myself instead of asking and paying someone to build it. I love your build videos.

Dave, thank you for that amazing video. You are the Bob Ross of cabin building. So relaxing to watch and listen to you. Only channel I can watch for an hour straight and be bummed out when it ends.

Dave your videos are the best, the cabin build is radical.

I can't remember the last time I watched a guy build a cabin in thr woods for an hour. I usually can't watch a video over six minutes. This has been so relaxing and engaging. It reminds me of my father, he was a carpenter. So many lessons, so many memories. Thank you

"I'll do other stuff as to not ruin a neighbors hunt this year" Heavens bless you sir!

You are an absolute legend! You come across so calm, yet you just crack on with it all. It's really great to watch. Thanks - you are an inspiration. 😎👍

These videos found their way to me in a dark time in my life last year, they always comforted me❤️ I hope to build a cabin like this one day

After just watching your previous 50 minute video on the build itself and now this 1 hour and 20 minute long deep dive (great term and concept) video, all I can say is I'm bummed that it's over. And that's after rewinding many segments and rewatching them! Dave, you are an artist....in so many different ways. You are so inspiring. You remind me of a younger version of my father... and he was a great man. He received many compliments on his handiwork. His gracious reply was always "Jack of all trades, master of none". That is what I think of when I watch your videos. You're always so very humble. Brooke as well! You both are such great people. Thanks for the great "escape from life" you just took all of us on with this latest wonderful creation of yours. God bless you and Brooke and your families and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year to come!

Great video. I have thought about building a small cabin for so long it was just awesome to see it happen. Watching you answered so many questions. We will definitely be watching more of your content.

Thanks for this Dave. There’s a lot of these types of videos out there now but yours is truly the gold standard. Brilliantly edited and narrated and fascinating to watch from beginning to end. Approaching 5M views so I think a few people agree. More please!

Dave, you're consistently one of my favorite people on KZfaq. Your narration reminds me of watching nature documentaries with my grandfather when I was a kid and your content is great. Keep it up brother.

Great job Dave! We really enjoy watching your videos.

Thanks Dave. Its interesting to hear how weather plays a part on the build over there. We are similar here in the uk and we get mostly rain now rather than ice and snow. I've danced around on roofs with tarps and instead of using a bucket to remove what seems like a ton of water that had gathered like yours had, I tried to push it off with a broom and it came down on top of my head. Some days are not so great but others go so smooth. Thats the building trade.

Wonderful coverage of how & why you go through the different steps of building! Great build; thanks for sharing! Blessings to everyone 🤗💗🇨🇦

Like the others before me, this is so entertaining and relaxing to watch and better than any junk on TV. Fascinating watching this come together. You’ve mastered your craft well and I’m just so captivated and mesmerized. Thank you for sharing your build.

Dave, I doubt I'll ever build anything like your cabin this late in my life, but I have the opportunity to live vicariously through your videos. I'm looking forward to your finishing this cabin. Thanks for letting us dream about what could be as we watch your, Brooke, and Ryan's videos. Blessings to you all.

I really appreciated how you were sensitive to the hunters in the area. That shows tons of character. I enjoyed watching the whole build. You're a true craftsman. Thak you for sharing.

Great job Dave!! Your diligence shows in your work! Impressed!

Dave, absolutely fantastic, from the ledger boards with insulation to the T-111 exterior boards, the deck with a live spruce tree is simply an amazing build. If I was a younger man and had the property to build a cabin like this, I would follow along with this exact same build. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Right on time Dave.... took off work today, (Greyhound Driver) just needed a break. Now and enjoying one of your VERY informative Videos... you just made my Day. Thanks Dave

This is the second time I’ve watched the entire build. You’re very entertaining and informative. Definitely building my confidence level.

51:40 Mad props and much respect. Your consideration of others is par to none. This is my first videos of yours, and I'm your newest fan! Cheers, Matt

Hey Dave, I really enjoy your videos, I’ve always wanted to stay in something like this!! (Absolutely love that you made the tree part of the build) Wishing you & your family a very merry Christmas, with love & best wishes from the UK x🥰🇬🇧🎄🎅🏻

Always great to spend part of my Sunday morning watching you build something! My wife and I enjoy your projects and look forward to being able to do one of our own someday. Thanks for the continued inspiration Dave!

Dave, I very much enjoy your commentary. It is peaceful. It is informative. It is inspiring.

This was a real treat to watch… You are an exceptional builder!

David, I work all year for opening day. Let me tell you, MAJOR kudos to you for your respect to the hunters! That was a Stand-up move sir.... Fantastic build as well. I'm an E-tech (oilfield service in North Dakoda) on my "down time" binge watching yours and Brooke's videos. Solid man! Really solid!

I really enjoy this long form, commentary heavy video with lots of explanations. Awesome vid Dave, thanks!

I have to say, I really like your channel, and after years of randomly stumbling on your videos I finally subscribed. I enjoy how you are upfront about what makes sense to be off-grid and what realistic trade-offs are, instead of grifting your audience like some "off-grid" channels do that pretend they never need help or don't present the actual challenges of off-grid construction. I hope to afford to build my own spot to disappear to with my family when ever we need it, and your videos give a lot of great ideas.

Thanks Dave, A simple and well thought out build

This was an awesome video. Thanks, Dave. So peaceful, the life you've created for yourself. Thanks for bringing us along.

Thank you for the video Dave. You are an excellent carpenter and I love your perspective and discussions. Great.

Absolutely love these videos! Living vicariously..

This video is excellent. I’m getting ready to put up my first cabin and after watching hundreds of hours of how to videos, this is my go-to.

I really enjoy watching your cabin builds! I hope the spring brings more of them, finishing up the original and this one as well. They're very inspiring to me and exactly what I hope to do in the future - own wooded property and build an off grid cabin. Thanks for posting!

Dave, I really enjoy watching and learning all your fantastic craftsman skills and you explain everything perfectly! You do absolutely wonderful work and thank you for sharing your adventures!

This is INCREDIBLE!!! Much love, great content!

What a nice build and a peaceful getaway. Looking forward to more!

This is the model cabin everyone should build just like this if they want a cozy warm cabin somewhere off the grid deep in the forest. Using this type of design, picture perfect. Can't be beaten.

Man you are a helluva builder teacher story teller and human being. I love your channel.

Dave - always lov your vids... your build on this cabin taught me a couple things ....thx

Wow, David. You are really good at that. I always learn a lot watching your cabin builds. Thank you for sharing that. 👍

Thank you so much for this video Dave!!! Enjoyed watching the build and Love to watch Brooke do her thing too!!!💕

It doesn’t matter where you two live it’s all about the content for me. So happy you two are taking time for yourselves!

Very encouraging. I follow KZfaq vids. to fix my cars and just about any other home DIY job there is. I, like many, have often thought about escaping to some remote place and doing something like this and never being seen again. He, for the first time for me, actually made it seem possible. Starting with getting the land cheap due to the type of land then followed by helping me to realize I "don't" have to permanently disappear but rather use it for that honest, true retreat and then back to the regular way of living. I can take this video with me and literally accomplish this goal. It may take me twice as long but I now know, with this, I can do it. Whether I ever actually do is yet to be seen but at least I know I can. TY sir.

Dave Whipple, I have really enjoyed ALL your cabin videos! Thank you for creating and sharing these videos!

Love your videos Dave! Your last cabin build inspired me to build the same one on my property, except I did a 16x12 instead of 12x10. Thanks for all that you do. Your videos are much appreciated! I know how much work goes into not only building but also your videos as well! Bless you and your family!

Cherry pie filling on toast - absolutely genius! Fantastic build! Thanks for sharing

It's great to see you all back together again 😁👏❤️

Without a doubt one of the best videos of this kind I have ever seen. You do a wonderful job. Both building and explaining things we feel like we’re right there with you. Half the time I kept thinking I need to hand you a nail.

Dave, thank you for filming all this! The cabin looks amazing! I agree, there is something almost therapeutic watching the building.

Thanks for sharing Dave, I really enjoyed your very impressive work technique. The cabin is looking great can't wait to see the finished product. See you in the next one.

Great watching you work. Outstanding job!

Another classic. I could watch these cabin builds every day and never get bored. I'd really like to see you build a larger, more complex place. Great stuff Dave! Merry Christmas!

I just love the design of this cabin. I can see that family and friends will just love spending time there. Thanks for going into so much detail of your cabin build.

Nice work! I can tell you have built a few of these over the years. I hope to be able to build a few of these in the future. Thanks again for sharing and we will see you and Brooke soon. Take care

Great Video Dave. Thanks for sharing.

Such a pleasure to watch, Dave! From the overall build to the narration you really nailed this build--pun intended! The Upper Peninsula is so beautiful it just makes an ideal setting for cabins like yours. I really look forward to your finish video in the spring, and maybe you can include a short segment showing every tool and their primary use plus cost. Thank you for such quality content, and that includes your outstanding film work and editing. Well done! Like button smashed!!

Your commentary is absolutely perfect with this video. You video quality and the story you tell is very entertaining. Thank you!

Watching you build that cabin in the quiet wood is more therapeutic than anything else! The knowledge and narrative of what and why you're doing is super helpful. Thank you.

Great job man. You are a wealth of knowledge. Best video I've seen in a long time. Please come out west, and stay. We need more cool dudes like you.

Dave, been watching you guys for awhile. My wife and I live in Nenana AK and have a cabin up on the Nenana River which we love. So, we know exactly what your talking about with these builds you do. Really appreciate the hour and twenty minute video and enjoyed every minute of it. Also appreciated your prayer before your breakfast! Blessings on you and Brooke!!!

I built a cabin and lived in it up off Goldstream out of Fbks for a few years myeself. The building of this structure was basic, well to us builders it was. But holy cow, your ability to capture it all, narrate it so eloquently was incredible! Gosh I'm so impressed and thank you for producing this because I thoroughly enjoyed it!

How am I just now seeing this video, It's amazing. You take something that seems difficult and make it seem more possible than people realize.

Hello Dave: thanks again for an outstanding video, I learned a lot and it was fun watching this cabin being built. Keep safe and have a lot of fun in your new cabin.

I am loving your builds. I watch Brooke 's stuff but learn more from yours. You really have made me think I can do this myself. Thank you!

Enjoyed this video! I learned a few more interesting needed things from you. 👍 You really explain & video things clearly. You have much to proud of in your life, helping and inspiring others are only 2 of them. You and Brooke have inspired me to build a cabin on my property, won’t be off grid - but will have a woodstove. I’m a bit over 60, so those of you who are older….dream big and go for it!!!

Loved every minute. Thanks and enjoy!

You and Brooke are my hero/shero team. Love this video so much. I’m a tiny 60ish year old woman - but I’m inspired to dream about building a cabin! You are amazing. Sending love from Wisconsin!

Dave, it is always a pleasure to watch your home-grown common sense approach to life. Keep up the good work!. Great move using the strap to get off the roof/

Oh my goodness! I just saw your husband on the screen and I realized I've been watching him for a while now building cabins, I always wondered who you were! Thanks so much I'm glad to see you and I appreciate your advice very much 💘

I watched you build this cabin and already watched this video another time. Its just so relaxing watching you build stuff.

Excellent!!! Watching you work on your projects is enjoyable and educational, This cabin will make a fabulous guest cabin. I can tell you put a lot of effort into filming, editing, and narrating this project. And you are a natural at explaining what you do and why. I look forward to watching its completion. My regards and best wishes. Be safe and take care!

I’m very impressed by how easy you make everything look. I would love to be this handy.

This rekindled the builder in me - thanks for sharing this.

Nice to see you on again Dave. Freaking loved the video. I'm always stoked when either of you guys post, but if you don't, I just know you're out in the woods somewhere, being radical, and getting happy. Thanks for the videos and for your faith, your great attitude and your work ethic. It is so refreshing to me.

Hi Dave. Thanks for sharing this great video. Loved every single minute of it. Narration excellent. Best wishes to you, Brooke and all the family from the UK.

Building my first cabin very soon. Thank you for the inspiration! 🌲🌲🌲🌲