I am amazed by all the work you do to publish this. Not only are you building, but you’re figuring angles and light, moving and setting up cameras while going up and down a ladder, and let’s not forget the editing. Wow that is impressive. 🎉

I am constantly impressed with your work ethic and abilities. What you are able to accomplish by yourself is amazing. Thanks for bringing us along on your adventures

I hear you Mr. James, the older we get the slower reaction and less balance we have but I noticed the scaffolding and collections of safety equipment you're using now. Be praying for your safety and that help comes to you so you don't have to do it all alone.

I’m glad to see you using safety gear. My dad fell off a roof when he was a roofer and our next door neighbor fell off one just after getting married and he was paralyzed from the neck down. Stay safe and keep up the wonderful job you’re doing. Love watching your daughter and your videos.

Not only am I amazed at all you accomplish by yourself but I love hearing the birds in the background! 😊

Glad you have a safety rope we don't want any accidents

As always you do amazing work much less by yourself. I am in awe. Glad to hear the Emily is doing better.

Glad to hear you’re getting your Kitchen Dried in & That Emily’s head injury is getting better Also! 👍

I am a good “ go for”, assisting my hubby through the 54 years we have been married. He was a “ city slicker” whose dad sat in an office, wearing a suit each day to work. I was ( still am) a country girl whose dad could do anything, and do it well! Over the years, it has been a challenge to work beside him because I had grown up helping my dad, doing and seeing things through my dad’s point of view. I have had to bite my tongue a few times! He, fortunately for me, is not quick tempered and is patient. He is also teachable in some instances when I see how to do something from an angle he had not thought of. We are a good team now! We don’t do much building any more..he is 76 and I am 74. I guarantee we can work circles around many younger couples who give up and hire things done. All this to say,this lady knows a smart, hard working man when I see one! I am thankful for MY man. Be safe. I admit I held my breath a few times tonight as I watched you on that roof…being self reliant and no “ go for” there helping you. At least there in case you fell. Thanks for using safety measures!

I legitimately get so much peace from watching these videos. I see them posted and I know I have 30+min of peacefulness waiting for me

Good to see Shawn back at it, hope his sickness is totally gone, and glad to hear Emily is doing better as well! What an incredible outdoor kitchen…

Not a criticism but if you want to make your mosquito net last longer it's best to turn the edges over a couple of times and staple on this!!! More time consuming but lasts way longer, did loads of screen s for 3 houses in Spain and they stood the test of time. Love the vids!!

Noticed how clean your area is around your cabin. Nice.

I gotta say, I cringed every time you shoved one of those guillotine blades up on the roof man. One slip and they would have sliced and diced you. It is looking REAL good Shawn. I am still amazed how you just keep truckin on and on and on. I love watching and learning here. Thanks for all the extra work you do to make these presentations so we can all sit here and enjoy them. THAT in itself is a great work. Thank you.

Great progress, Mr. James! The roof sheeting looks very awkward to work with. Bet you'll be glad to have that done. The timber framing is great. It has such a grand presence. Best of health to you and your family!

I built my cabin by myself so I can attest to the challenges. Shawn has used some of the same ideas for working alone I did, but has thought of more I wish I had figured out. Amazing work on this homestead!

I’m loving your cupola. I think I’ve been more excited to see the outdoor kitchen build than the cabin. Hope you’re completely well.

*Building a house requires extraordinary balancing skills.* *And these are acquired through years of practice.* *I respect and admire* *Regards* 👋😊

So special to have an outdoor kitchen once more.

For some reason, this episode had me really thinking about Richard Proenneke, how ahead of his time he was to take on such a venture and document it too boot! I know he’s looking down at you Shawn saying, ‘Well done young man, well done done!’…I just know it, felt it in my bones😎

This man is amazing. Built this cabin on his own.

Another massive build project! Good to see the “old sheet metal guy” still knows how to bend tin!

Shawn. I think that part of your ‘drive’ is the satisfaction that progress brings each day.

I was talking to myself and saying, you need a harness, you need a harness and a couple of seconds later you had a harness. Very glad to see that! Every animal for miles must be saying lets not go there for treats until that human stops making such a racket. lol

You had me a little nervous there Shawn. It’s looking good,& you’re making good progress. Always praying for your safety,& successful builds. Have a blessed,& wonderful weekend.💯💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

Hello from Aberdeen, South Dakota. You look very experienced with closing in that roof: Dangerous work indeed, but you are doing a masterful job. I’m glad Emily is recovering and back on KZfaq!! Her garden looks great! Your new cabin is looking beautiful!

It’s good to see you using a safety harness this time Mr James. Stay safe!

Hello Shawn: OUTSTANDING job handling the lumber and the sheet metal. A job well done and I love to see you using the harness. Well I hope you look back after this day and say to your self I did it. Another great job and this place as usually looks great. Keep safe and see you next time.

Great looking kitchen in progress and happy to see your daughter is on the mend but it will take more time to heal and also you as well to make sure the giardia is completely out of your system cyst trop and protozoa is completely gone or you can relapse. Parasitology is one of my specialty in the lab.

Mr James , You are a man that is addicted to hard work , Wish I had your energy and ability . Keep Safe , Sir .

I very much appreciate what your doing here Shawn, having done this myself a number of times. It brought back memories and amazement on my survival during my project. It all looks super and will be Lovely indeed! I’m eager to see what you will do inside compared to your old place. Your new homestead is truly magnificent but not that the last was not. I’m sure it was a hard thing to have to give up but you’ve advanced for sure! Kind Thanks for sharing once again Shawn and Many Blessings to You and your Family! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

Beautiful work there SHAWN & OUR CALI!!! Praying for your safety sake I know what it is like to fall 3 stories down on my back !!! Glad you got the safety equipment now !!! It will help you on out in the long run of things !!! PRAYING for you and I keep thinking of what I went through in my early 40's & 50's !!! Your body is not ready to do any more after that is finished on you !!! REST AND REFRESH YOUR SELF for a weekend at least !!!

Love the way this kitchen is turning out. We are the same age but you look a lot more agile than me. I love to built too but bending at the knees to swat seems to have become a lost art for me. Enjoy it while you can! Hope Emily is feeling better ❤

I noticed your dog growled a bit regarding that trophy bone you gave her. Her wild instincts coming to the surface, in spite of the obvious fact she won't need to share it with you. I noticed you told her to "stop".

Beautiful work, I am always impressed by your skill and your results. This kitchen is no exception! Stay safe. And good health to you and your family. ❤

So special to have an outdoor kitchen once more.. This man is amazing. Built this cabin on his own..

Beautiful day, bluest sky, whitest clouds and greenest trees 🌳 ♥️

Glad you're using safety gear. My husband came off a forty foot roof; he hadn't braced the ladder. Took 2 years and 9 operations to put him back in one piece. He had the sense to ride the ladder down, probably what saved him. 18 titanium plates in his face, several operations to close his palate, and restore function to his right hand, entire mouth of dental repair, all because he was in a hurry and didn't brace the ladder. Please, please be safe.

Desde Chile, eres todo un Constructor, Arquitecto, Agricultor porque siembras y cosechas organizas, felicidades 👏 😉 👍

The sound of that hammer echoing through the woods is so satisfying.

Be safe shawn James I know it looks dangerous but I have faith in you looks awesome kitchen

Working alone on that roof scares the heck out of me. Glad to see you're using a safety harness.

I think you need a break sometimes. You've been working so hard for many years. Stay safe always. Take care Shawn.

Held my breath through most of that episode! Glad you are roping yourself to something solid.

Many of us, mortals never received any praise for our achievements, but persisting to continue for our own private success. Let's not forget and praise. This country was built on their silenced grand success, how good they were, men and women.

Shawn glad to see you’re installing that metal roofing the proper way with the screws on top of the V ! I don’t give a crap what these new wave people say who say the screws should be put in the flat surface of the valleys!! Well Their wrong, metal roofs have been put on homes and businesses for 2 hundred years with nails in the top of the V’s and many old structures still standing. But the water 💦 isn’t gonna stay on the top of the V it’s going down in the valley flats. People can follow this new guideline all they want to but if I install it my screws are going on the top of the V’s at the least place likely to leak. I think these metal companies are in cahoots with the lumber companies To tell people that lie about installing in the flats so they could sell more lumber & metal roofing when things fail in 15-20 years. More so than they would the old traditional way of installing on top of the V’s.

I would tell you a carpenter joke but I do not know if it wood work. lol. Your out door kitchen is looking good so far.

Pure craftsmanship. Such a beautiful art to behold when done so well and measured.

Duuuuuuuuude watching you put this roof together is like watching a LEGO Champion in action!!!!! You make it look so damn easy!!!!

My brother is now 80 years old and to keep his balance and stay in shape, he rides a bicycle almost every day. Take care, Mike

Your a beast Shawn! Everything you do by your self is impressive. I really wish you had someone that could help you! I wish I lived in your area and knew you cause I would love to help you when you needed it! Your a legend, the things you have accomplished and achieved on your own is amazing! Putting up them huge logs, scribing and hanging them on your own is truly amazing! I know your a humble man and don’t wanna ask for help but I know you have a lot of friends that would help, but I’m a lot like you, in 59 and never asked for help but am the first to offer help! You are a true craftsman and I applaud your work ethic. Just a fantastic build and beautiful cabin you have achieved! Great work and congratulations for what you have accomplished! Much respect Sir! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

Sur grand écran l'on voit les clous qui retiennent les planches, pour empêcher la chute..du métier, du métier 👍 la cheminée c'est pour la viande séchée ? ..j'adore , c'est magnifique 🤩

Even though this work is already done, I still find myself praying for your safety! Amazing, as always!

The cabin looks better all the time. Great work.

Good for see you Shawn after a long hard week in UK. I get to watch you build and nurture the homestead

I miss my husband, he was so good at this sort of stuff!

Your doing great! Your precise, careful, and doing a great job ! The old fashion use of tools too! Thank you for the use of your block and tackle.

I hope you talk about the cupola style roof-vent in a later video Shawn. I had assumed that you were going to screen in this outdoor kitchen (because insects in the spring/summer really do suck) and primarily rely upon cross-breeze through the screens to cool and vent it. I guess the cupola has the strength of doing the job and not requiring any power to operate while mitigating heat buildup from the roof and venting smoke as well? Ah well. I guess we will be patient and all will be revealed...

It's hard putting tin on a roof by your self and going up a ladder Shawn im amazed by your skills to do all you have done by yourself on your new property it goes to show that with hard work and dedication any thing is possible you just got to do it🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Looking forward to the new grill.

I’ve built and sold all the homes I have ever lived in as a married man. This last one will take care of me until I am gone. I’m 75 now and I still enjoy it. You are so meticulous at arranging your cabin. The work you have put into it is amazing. I must say that I used skill saws wherever I could. This last house ruined my rotator cups to the point I can’t lift my arms. My wife said good, I don’t want another home, this one is perfect. 🤣😂😅I agree that it took a few accidents to slow me down. It’s all good. I’m at peace, my work is done. I LOVED BUILDING! 👍

Wow!! This is gonna be one heck of an outdoor kitchen!! I am truly in awe of what you have accomplished with the cabin and the outdoor kitchen. And yet you still take the time to play with the dog!!! Impressive!!!

So good to see you wearing a safety harness and hooking up to a safety line. If it had been me I would have had it on for all that high up hammering. I don't have your strength and balance. So good to see your videos again.

I am so glad that you are using safety gear Mr James, puts my mind at rest. You are doing such amazing work on your cabin build and you have come so far with your build from your last cabin. This cabin is beautiful and has been so well thought out and I am sure you and your family will be very happy here. Take care and till the next one. Cali is such a beautiful dog and companion. Thank you for taking us on your adventure and sharing it with us. Have a lovely week end.

As always, so impressed with your skills! Be safe, but love the Clark W. Griswold ladder bounce by the way 😂

I know absolutely nothing about construction. However, I can't stop watching your channel. I find myself intriqued and at awe at the craftsman skills you do "basically" by yourself. Beautifully done. One question...what is the reason for not covering your dog when it rains, snows, the cold? Animals get cold as well.

Sean,the work of art you build only you can do,cali the love of a golden is a very special love, !🏡🐕🐾🐾🐾🌻☘️

Shawn an other great video. By now the roof is probably finished, but how I solved a similar roof. The eve of my roof was 18 feet, the peak about 26 feet. I built a slide 24 feet long and then with a rope and a visa grip and attached rope I climbed on the roof and slide the long roof panels up to the peak and screwed the panels to the 2x3 inch perlines. Never lost one of the 52 panels. It just took a lot of time. Stay safe.

You freaking rock! Awesome job! Thanks for letting me follow your journey.😊

Потрясающий человек! Очень приятно, что мне однажды удалось с вами списаться лично. Успехов вам во всем.🙂 An amazing person! I am very pleased that I once managed to contact you personally. Good luck to you in everything.🙂

Handsdown the cutest chimney ever made on an outdoor cabin-kitchen! Well done Shawn!

You are living proof of that phrase….where there is a will, there is a way.

The opening sequence is exactly how my every day goes..LOL

I for one am overjoyed to see you using power tools for a change! I sincerely respect everything you've done so far, but you're no spring chicken anymore Shawn! Very sensible decision given the risks involved.

Precision comes with time and skill, methodically applying what you are capable of in achieving your dream to reality all while living to the fullest. This is Shawn - My Self Reliance. By the way, I absolutely love what this kitchen is becoming; professionally built. I imagine it could possibly be used as an indoor outdoor kitchen. I especially love the cupola!! It’s not too late to use the cupola as the chimney to allow all the smoke to rise out from while the kitchen is closed in for the winter, wife would love this!

I'm from Morocco but you deserve a noble prize bro❤😮

Kitchen is really taking shape. Well done.

The thing that gets me is that not only have you built the cabin alone, but you have sourced the trees, chopped them down, dragged them for storage, milled them to timber then hand built a cabin. mean while you manage a woodland, grow your own veg go hunting for food and have time to worry about filming and editing all this, not to mention electrics and building the interior. I am worn out thinking about it let alone doing it! It really is amazing what you achieve. You should be proud of what you have accomplished.

great work. looks amazing, but so scary being so high up on that roof.

Thanks Shawn. Glad you didn't fall off the roof. Looks great! Have a nice day

As with all posters, respect and admiration. Your Eagle Eye fire tower atop the roof excellent idea.

You’re doing a really good job I know that. And your puppy is doing well too. 🙏🏻❣️

Wow, the cupula was an unexpected nice touch addition. I don't know how you do it, climb up on a roof like that. THAT is one thing I am deathly afraid of. When I was about 6 (I'm, 76) I saw a man fall from the roof of my folks house, I've been afraid of falling ever since. Great job. '-)

My husband's grandparents used wax paper to polish their stove while it was still warm to keep the rust off. Also, my husband uses cheap furniture polish to keep rust off of his table saw top.

Today, for the first time, there were moments when I would forget to breathe. You're amazing in all you accomplish.

Please be careful! I'm glad to see you roped off. I was a roofer in my younger days, and steep work was not my forte, especially metal. Glad to see you putting the screws on the raised portion of the rib. So many people I see install the screws on the flat and are relying solely on that tiny neoprene washer. More volume of rainwater is going to flow over that fastener/washer on the flat section of the metals profile than the rib. Love the cupola, nice architectural touch. Are you going to install drip edge on that portion? All you need now are some finials and a weather vane.😉 Sorry for babbling, keep up the fine work, Sir. 🫡

Dad told me, it'll be stronger Every time You nail it

Always good to see you episodes and it's also good to see someone being a little causes when doing uncomfortable tasks. I need to do more of the same.

Working with tin is a pain in the butt. Bless it

Impressionnée par votre travail seul...sécurité, gants, les lunettes, votre travail est magnifique. .très belle vidéo passez un bon weekend

Moving that latter while holding the metal was a watch the blood pressure moment don't try to be a superhero we all want to see alot more of your great work your a genuine artist.

O,M,G. Shawn, It's a cupola !I Think that's what they call it anyway. It's beautiful, I mean it adds so much character and aesthetics to your roof. I will admit I just skimmed through the video but that was because I saw the word dangerous in the title. I saw the best part though , when you were almost done lol. This build is going to be so great and well worth all the aches and pains. I am impressed can you tell? Hard to watch you hanging off the roof with all that material .

Can't wait to see you resting comfortably this winter, drinking coffee and cooking in the cabin after all that hard work and planning.❤😊

Yep, a one man show is more difficult and more dangerous…not to mention positive reinforcement from a hands on colleague, help when injured, is nonexistent…tough, tough, tough!!! Been there done that for years. Much respect to Shawn. We have watched him do this at least twice, now. Sheesh! Shawn, if you read this, know that a lot of folks have grown to care about you and worry for you. Please be careful. From Kentucky

It is going to be very nice Shawn. I just wish you had a ground person to help make things so much quicker! Love you channel, be safe, stay healthy, & God Bless everyone.

I was afraid for you carrying those 4 boards up all at once, please be careful up there.

Heaven is a place on earth and you've created it Shawn. Amazing progress since I first started watching your channel years ago. Absolutely incredible what you've created.

Thanks Shawn for giving us the chance to be part of your adventure. The outdoor kitchen looks amazing so far. I‘m a bit jealous about your awesome skills 😅. Best wishes from Germany.

Awesome thanks for wearing a safety harness. No words spoken and yet great teacher and knowledge passed on :-)

Esta quedando bonita la casa 🇦🇷👍👍