From Tree to Off Grid Cabin. Milling & Installing a Rustic Pine Floor

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From Tree to Off Grid Cabin. Milling & Installing a Rustic Pine Floor

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I could just go to the nearest box store and buy flooring. But why?! I have trees on the ground, waiting to be milled and shaped into something beautiful. So let's do that!
In this video, we take an old burnt tree, cut a log out of it, mill the log, cut the planks, rip and sand the boards, and finally...install stunning, rustic pine flooring! It's just that easy!
Well, it's actually not easy at all. But if it were easy, everyone would do it. And when everyone does anything, the charm and uniqueness gets lost. Not here! This floor is loaded with character and brimming with beauty. I bet you agree, as you watch the story of a cabin floor unfold before your eyes.
And an important design question: Would you or wouldn't you...? Oh, you need more information? Check out this awesome video!
Thanks for watching @LifeontheMoose !
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@allen8180 4 ай бұрын

I have to say that the eclipse may be the coolest thing I have ever seen and I am 70 years old. I have never seen a full eclipse before and the awesome work of God cannot be overstated as far as I am concerned!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing! 🙏

@jerryf609 4 ай бұрын

Me too. 73 here.

@paulcockman930 4 ай бұрын

Patrick, the wood look is a good look, once you paint you can't go back. I would wait awhile, see how the wood colours develop and then decide. Watching you each week is so relaxing, as they say, i love hard work, i could watch it for hours. 😂

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! 🙏

@sc147 4 ай бұрын

Exactly! Natural.

@deweywarner8010 4 ай бұрын

Just received my "Happiness" Moose Merch t-shirt. Checked it over and found it was top notch quality and arrived quickly. Then some red stains on the front caught my eye. Looking closer, it was chilli stains! Perfect. Not too many KZfaqrs would go to all the effort to add a personal touch to their merch. Thanks. Good video.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Hey thank you! Glad you received the mug ok. Chili and all..🙏

@deweywarner8010 4 ай бұрын

@@LifeontheMoose You might have interest in a YT channel recent submission of "Northwoodsman1" using a more portable mill with his chainsaw and a ladder. A center point emanating radial sunburst array of 2" light colored lodgepole pine over a darker stain background might look good over the door. Bookend for the loft railing.

@nancynancy8986 4 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha . He's got a great bunch of followers!!!!❤

@PatriotUpNorth 4 ай бұрын

I think a painted accent wall would be nice! The floor turned out awesome, gotta love a sawmill! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Indeed! 🙏

@smoke5620 4 ай бұрын

Hi 👋 Patrick, good to be back on the job site with you. Don’t paint!! Live with it for a while. With the natural wood through out the cabin. Once you paint there’s no going back… at least not with a lot of hard work, just what you need is more hard work. Maybe a bit of Decor would be a way to start off the cabin. I know you don’t want to visually shrink the inside of the cabin and with paint that is a possibility 🤷‍♂️ I’m looking forward to seeing you again next week! Till then,You take care of yourself Patrick

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Good to see you! We’re thinking alike... Take care! 🙏

@mixedtactics 3 ай бұрын

That's some good-looking lumber.

@LifeontheMoose 3 ай бұрын

It is! Thanks for watching!

@stevenburns1855 4 ай бұрын

That blue board is awesome

@mrrs8118 4 ай бұрын

No paint for me! Love the natural wood look. The door could be painted a color, perhaps. Oh….and the wide plank floor is awesome!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@mikebrunner1577 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful color in that wood. Fantastic tree.

@LifeontheMoose 3 ай бұрын

I agree!

@JohnAmes 4 ай бұрын

Have a great weekend my friend

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

You, too John! 🙏

@tinasue1958 4 ай бұрын

More beautiful each week! ❤

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@edro3838 4 ай бұрын

Patrick, sure is nice to see you’re using the materials that you’ve readily available. Adds a personal touch as well. I continue in awe at your work ethic! 👍

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@barrybrum 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful wood! And wisely used.

@donnavickery9623 4 ай бұрын

The floor looks great !!! The cabin is looking good !!!!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-mi6vc2dt3r 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely do an accent wall. Everything looks fantastic.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@petebaldwin6661 4 ай бұрын

Another great video, the floor boards are awesome

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lanejohnson1245 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you live in a dry climate. Drywall screws are prone to rust. Deck screws would probably have been a better choice. Keep your eyes pealed for rusty screws around the door where wet boots come in. Change those screws out if it becomes a problem. I enjoy watching your projects. Cheers.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

They’ll get a nice thick coat of lacquer and never be an issue. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

@Mstred 4 ай бұрын

Looking Great! Also beautiful country!!!

@paulinedrayton3847 3 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable video. Love the cabin and the banter. Great personality to do videos which makes viewing so much more enjoyable. Great to mill the logs off your own property. Big thumbs up.

@LifeontheMoose 3 ай бұрын

Wow thanks so much! I appreciate it. 🙏

@Loulou-nj7ji 4 ай бұрын

The floor looks awesome ❤great video can’t wait to see when it’s done Love watching love your sense of humor 😊great work my friend until your next video stay strong and may god bless you 🙏❤️✌🏼

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏🙏

@timwhitley1212 4 ай бұрын

That millwork my friend!!! Good job! Looks great!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@BrakesBake 4 ай бұрын

Ah, thank you for another great episode. Friday would not be the same without a visit with you. Hubby says hi, have a great evening. Dee

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Hi, and hi hubby! Glad to have you back. 🙏

@billycollier9828 4 ай бұрын

Very nice

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@archieself4945 3 ай бұрын

PEOPLE, HE IS NOT DOING IT FOR YOU, ITS WHAT HE LIKES!

@ShadowMoonFarms 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@NativeTexan55 4 ай бұрын

Yes paint the front wall a nice soft blue, orange or green.

@liznyp6209 4 ай бұрын

The wide floor boards look good! As for painting the one wall … yes? But what color? I’m thinking a warm distressed red? Or white washed? Your call! 🤣

@deebrake 4 ай бұрын

Awesome episode as usual thank you.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Aw thank you!🙏

@jaguarsolo 4 ай бұрын

I'm with you every step of the way. I look forward to two things every Friday. A 10 mile hike in the desert and Life on the Moose. Life is good.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Wow sounds like it is! I appreciate the comment. 🙏

@jerryf609 4 ай бұрын

Looks great. Consider a mini wood burning stove.

@jerrystout3032 4 ай бұрын

Outstanding Craftsman ship 👍!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s all in the editing…😅

@michellebloom3545 4 ай бұрын

Hey Patrick, my wife and I love watching you on Saturday morning while we drink our coffee. As for the question of the painted or not painted wall, what if you white washed it but not the window or door trim. What ever you do it'll look great.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. Glad to see you every Saturday. I won’t touch the trim! 🙏

@klav5930 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely ❤️it!!! Great stuff!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Me too! 🙏

@williambarnhill7369 4 ай бұрын

Natural

@emerchios 4 ай бұрын

Floor looks great. I love it. Was waiting for the flooring episode. still need to put my flooring in my cabin. I would paint it.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Good luck with that floor! 🙏

@mekong1981 4 ай бұрын

Greetings from Slovakia. I'm actually watching your vids standing up 😅 in our kitchen. Mostly while cooking lunch on a Saturday. Keep it up. Good luck with the channel.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Hi Slovakia! Thank you for standing by! 🙏🙏

@frankscherping 4 ай бұрын

Hey Patrick, Toes are crossed also!!!.... Ha, ha. Great to see you my friend. Sincerely, the old Montana cowboy, Frank Scherping❤😅

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Frank!

@erwinaddison2030 4 ай бұрын

Floor looks great! Love the straight up camera shot of the snow...do it again 😊

@paulyanega2373 4 ай бұрын

came out nice

@sc147 4 ай бұрын

All natural

@Gord19 4 ай бұрын

Just great thanks for posting the wood is so nice ! Keep up the great work

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@Jamie-kb8ct 4 ай бұрын

I can't imagine how beautiful his house is going to look

@phillipjohnson5829 4 ай бұрын

There's nothing like milling your own lumber, but it does come with some ups and downs and broken bands 😉 Just got back to our little piece of Washington heaven yesterday and ready to start the third summer of milling and sometimes learning the hard way!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

True that! Let me know how the project goes.

@denniscull3100 4 ай бұрын

Yes. Paint the wall. It will look amazing.

@25is27 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I would paint it. A nice powder Blue.

@livinginthenow 4 ай бұрын

"Dust and Memories" sounds like the name of an old timey country music album. You know, like back when all the ladies in the industry wore really big hair.

@susanholmes4452 4 ай бұрын

Like lyrics to a song (good memories!)

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

I remember!

@charlesschoueiller7575 3 ай бұрын

Oh natural

@edwardmoulaison1359 4 ай бұрын

So, so, SOOO good.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@joqlady888 4 ай бұрын

oh I reckon I'll help...I'll get the lil boards....

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@miketroutman7365 4 ай бұрын

I love watching the milling process. Really cool. Great video as usual. Thanks Patrick.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@fredbogs3792 4 ай бұрын

all natural

@toddwheeler1526 4 ай бұрын

Apply a coat of linseed oil, slightly thinned with odorless mineral spirits and a small amount of Japan drier to the interior wall boards. Then make the decision to paint. Sweet project.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Interesting!

@hitmanhank8444 4 ай бұрын

Man I really enjoy your videos, Thank you for sharing.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thank YOU! 🙏

@patrickjames9165 3 ай бұрын

SURE LOOKS LIKE MONTANA! I LIVE IN BILLINGS SO YES I AM VERY FAMILIAR WITH BEARTOOTH PASS! I LIKE WHAT YOU ARE DOING! GOOD LUCK & BE SAFE!

@LifeontheMoose 3 ай бұрын

Ah cool! That’s a beautiful road. It does look like Montana, which is one reason we fell in love with it. But it’s E Washington.

@edsecorr7812 4 ай бұрын

Keep up the great work thank you

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thank YOU for watching!

@rdpauley8475 4 ай бұрын

Sure beats buying from box stores. Looks great 👍🏻

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@vcaprini1 4 ай бұрын

Looks great. Love the fact you used and milled the wood from the property.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@vicktdock 4 ай бұрын

I would paint the bottom part, perhaps a barn red or some shade of green. Watched the eclipse here in Maine, incredible!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Cool!

@richardwhite4277 4 ай бұрын

as you said earlier there are going to be gaps, cracks, joints and spaces in the floor so the black tar paper is a good idea, it is what people place behind reclaimed barn wood walls to make the spaces less noticeable

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

That’s also what I was thinking. 🙏

@robertblack630 4 ай бұрын

I say paint, my wife says all natural, 😂 hope this helps. Looks good either way.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Ha thank you!

@georgewhitehouse8630 3 ай бұрын

❤I am pretty sure that I shared the KZfaq videos but we are still so proud

@LifeontheMoose 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!🙏

@Maxid1 4 ай бұрын

The one thing about putting in a floor, no matter what you do, you can't screw it up.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Excellent!

@markhenderson6198 4 ай бұрын

I like the all-natural wall. Just caught your channel. Looks like an awesome project you have going!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Hey great to have you! 🙏

@joemaricich1733 4 ай бұрын

Keep it natural. If you want to add some color, hang artwork like laser-cut metal painted bright colors. Love your work ethic and banter. Keep it up!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that. I will!

@jenniferhendricksen7859 4 ай бұрын

I can only imagine what your ranch looked like before the fire, but based on the size of the trees, I would bet they only added to the beauty of the landscape. If you ever find old photos of before, that would be interesting to see. Floor looks great!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

I should have included a few photos... I’m sure I will in the future. The towering ponderosas added to the beauty, for sure. 🙏

@jenniferhendricksen7859 4 ай бұрын

@@LifeontheMoose that would be awesome to see for sure

@artursmihelsons415 4 ай бұрын

Excellent as always! 👍 Snow looked cool! Great job done with flooring! 😉 Small things, usually, take a lot of time (don't ask, how I know).. Looking at the list, there will be multiple cabin videos, from this point.. And that's great, because I will wait for them.. About wall, from my perspective, leave it natural and do not paint, but for contrast - hang some pictures, paintings, small shelves, horse shoes, moose horns etc.. But can of paint leave for cities where everything is synthetic.. 😂

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Multiple videos indeed. I appreciate the comment. 🙏

@marionecula9771 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Learn a lot.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@Sinarglondong 4 ай бұрын

excellent work, interesting to look at

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@JohnTalbot-k6xi 4 ай бұрын

A+

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@stevenseigneurie5073 4 ай бұрын

My trappers log cabin (Eastern white pine) I just used a colored (light blue stain-yes I still have the can with the mixture recipe) on the trim to break up the logs. really worked well.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Nice!

@nicoverduin 4 ай бұрын

awesome flooring Patrick....perhaps staining is an option for the inside(part of.....)all sort of colors are available so it can give that extra personal touch...just an opton...greets Nico

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Nico!

@stevenseigneurie5073 4 ай бұрын

Try weathered grey-Oh yes, they would call it "Accent wall"

@richardwhite4277 4 ай бұрын

before finishing, you could lightly sand the floor and sweep the dust in the cracks and I think you said lacquer but ships use shellac so what ever finish ( even Polyurethane ) could level out the cracks and joints somewhat / good to try before you build you new abode

@richardbritton5280 4 ай бұрын

beautiful floor ty

@carlcarpenter507 4 ай бұрын

Love the flooring, I would use a sunset yellow stain on the wall, just light enough to let the grain of the wood show but dark enough to tell it been painted. Need to paint the outside door trim, looks like it’s used!!

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

I’ll add that to the list! 🙏

@Johnny_Yuma 4 ай бұрын

When I was in high school/college I played T-Bone in a jazz band. We called our band "Saw". Our trumpet player also played football. During one of his games he got hit so hard that he lost his front teeth. I tell you this because I know first hand that missing teeth can severely affect the performance of a band saw. (Too much??? Sorry, I just thought you could use a good pun.) I just came in from working on my Train Room project. All the while I'm laboring I was thinking that it would be so nice to borrow your fast forward speed ability and get this chore over more quickly. I gotta say that it sure is neat to see you enjoy doing whatever comes your way. It gives me inspiration! Another excellent job done your way. If you are truly asking for guidance for paint or no paint...I suggest NO paint. I also understand that it's ultimately up to Karen (and you). Thanks again, see you next week.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Ha great story! Not too much. Thank you. 🙏 Glad to see you here.

@travisgrow4713 4 ай бұрын

Looks great

@greenwolf401 4 ай бұрын

I always tell my friends and family, if you're going to cause trouble, at least be smart about it and don't get caught. 😊

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Wise!

@ThePerniciousAngel 4 ай бұрын

Looking good!! Personally, I like the natural look but agree on breaking it up a little. Maybe a colored stain that gives a little hint of color??

@wbruceWB 4 ай бұрын

Do the walls with a white wash / pickled wood.

@TungLam1996 3 ай бұрын

Tuyệt vời quá 🎉

@frankieg1135 4 ай бұрын

I think having an accent wall would look great. It would tone down some of the wood.

@ralphbernieri3362 4 ай бұрын

Agree with some painting to break up the wood look!

@boblordylordyhowie 3 ай бұрын

The way I look on wood coatings is, if the wood is lovely do not stain, clear coat or oil, if the wood is bland, stain.

@richardwhite4277 4 ай бұрын

@ 25:35 time to change out that key fob with some "Life on the Moose" branded merchandise LMAO

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Good idea!

@SusanMisciagna-xd3ku 4 ай бұрын

Stain it a light to medium gray. It will tie into all of the natural grey accents in the wood and won’t cover up its authentic beauty.

@stevedahl3689 4 ай бұрын

Great work, Patrick! Quite entertaining!! Thx for sharing your projects with us! Peace from Daytona Beach

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Hi Daytona B! Thank you.🙏

@SingleDadHomesteading 4 ай бұрын

Great video brother I'd do a white wash on that wall or the back wall with loft

@suzieriederer9235 4 ай бұрын

I wouldn't want a painted accent wall, but maybe a white wash could look good?

@rlh-okharvark 4 ай бұрын

Natural I say.

@esad6969 4 ай бұрын

yes some paint

@davidcallahan2908 4 ай бұрын

No paint. It’s beautiful just as it is.

@jefflabrozzi9592 4 ай бұрын

Really nice flooring. Yes paint the wall, too much wood look. We have switched to using the red Rosen paper under floor, cheaper, doesn’t smell, stops the squeaks and thinner so no worries about overlapping. Try it sometime. We also usually run the floor on the short dimension perpendicular to the floor, gives the illusion the cabin is wider, just a design thought.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! Couldn’t run the planks the other direction. Joists… I appreciate the comment! 🙏

@michaelmorrow6853 4 ай бұрын

I would stain all the trim a translucent color . It's small cabin but you are gonna have a lot of trim . I feel that it would pop this way while keeping the wood look.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@tawilk 4 ай бұрын

I would stain and seal all the wood. it will break it up, give more texture and protect the wood from the elements.

@Maxid1 4 ай бұрын

36:34 YOU'RE SELLING WHATKNOT!?!?!?! I'm going to have to get over there. I haven''t even found any good whatnot in a while...

@tsurdyk 4 ай бұрын

I pine for the day you wood knot make dad jokes...

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

lol. 👍🏻

@edwarddiekhoff859 4 ай бұрын

Fir sure

@rienzihotrodsms6463 4 ай бұрын

Floor looks great I don't think i would paint anything maybe the cabinets to add some color

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@hotrodcamaro3144 4 ай бұрын

Rather than paint on a cabin wall I think doing the Shou Sugi Ban burn and color stain for the wall would be more authentic. Sever great videos on KZfaq for how to do it.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I did consider that, but ultimately ruled against it. I appreciate you watching!

@barrybrum 4 ай бұрын

Definitely paint the wall. It will break up the too much wood look. But I suggest you wait till you have completely finished the walls and flooring to choose the color.

@LifeontheMoose 4 ай бұрын

Smart!