We Built an A-Frame Cabin: START to FINISH

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We Built an A-Frame Cabin: START to FINISH with timelapse
What a journey! We built this tiny A-frame cabin every other weekend over the course of six months and let me tell you... it seriously tested our patience but we pushed through and are so proud of the end result!
This tiny A-frame will be used as an airbnb and we'll be adding more videos of the deck/landscape/setup etc once we complete those projects so stay tuned!
As mentioned in the previous videos we are total amateurs. We have made our fair share of mistakes but they were great learning opportunities and we've come a long way.
Thank you for following along on this journey with us and don't hesitate to comment below if you have any questions.
If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing to our channel :)
Check out the A-Frame Cabin FULL TOUR here:
• This tiny A-Frame made...
Timecodes:
0:00 Clearing the land
1:13 A-frame foundation and platform
3:22 Building the front and back walls
6:00 Building the A-frame roof
7:13 Building dormers on the A-frame
12:39 Adding board and batten to the dormers
13:18 Custom windows
14:45 Insulation
18:03 Flooring
19:20 Decorating the A-frame and BIG REVEAL
#aframecabin #diybuild #tinyhouse

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@marcosrodz3370 Жыл бұрын

I just got the idea, now I know how do mine, your guys did it really simple to understand, I saw a video where a guy made the bathroom separated of the A-cabin, between the A-cabin and bathroom he made a small wood floor with a couple chairs! Thanks for the video, its great!

@TheDoerDuo Жыл бұрын

The bathroom video will be coming out soon and we built it right near the a frame. Thanks for watching! 😊

@TinyHomeBigAcres 9 ай бұрын

The A frame is the most sleek, simple, yet sophisticated design in my opinion. Nicely done.

@TheDoerDuo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊

@dokuujin1851 7 ай бұрын

Yessir. A-Frames are also really nice cause they save a pretty good amount of materials. An A frame cabin with a loft bedroom can end up having just as much space as a normal cabin, while also looking interesting AND being cheaper. :)

@195dm 10 күн бұрын

L'unico problema è che vicino alle pareti a causa degli angoli non si può arredare Come si vuole e, a parità di metri quadri, ha meno spazio di una casa normale però il lavoro per costruirla è molto minore e il materiale molto meno

@gabriellafarella2926 11 ай бұрын

Mamma come siete Veloci!!!!....😉👍💖e Bravissimi👍💖

@dowblackburn9498 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely love it thank you for sharing 😊

@TheDoerDuo 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! 😊

@manickambaburobert7869 8 ай бұрын

Good job..Happy Family.. Congratulations 🎉🎉

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@miraguedes9339 Жыл бұрын

Ficou um show de beleza e charme 😊

@chriskirsten8221 9 ай бұрын

great job! Looks amazing, I am sure this is a very popular AIRBNB for you!!!

@TheDoerDuo 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It has been, guests are loving it! 🏕️

@andrewhurst6360 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Tons of work. You guys worked together, even the kid and the dog. Well done.

@TheDoerDuo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@user-im9ih5rn2v 8 ай бұрын

@@TheDoerDuo❤❤❤❤❤ Здравствуйте Уважаемый иностранец Всего доброго вам и вашим родным и близким успехов и процветания вам и вашей семье Стране, мирного неба над головой, пусть ваше Отчество и Родина крепнет и процветает❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ будьте здоровы и счастливы

@edgardopaulique8916 8 ай бұрын

OMG !!! I WANT TO LIVE HERE , COZY, SIMPLE BUT BEAUTIFUL !!!

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

So glad you like it! 😊

@stones3120 8 ай бұрын

Amazing cabin.

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@betsyfanai 8 ай бұрын

Amazing couple. Amazing work. Keep posting. My best wishes ❤

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

@rhondaskipper64 5 ай бұрын

That is beautiful, good job, and your little helper such a sweetheart 🩷

@TheDoerDuo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! He was a great supervisor 😂

@user-cr3lm3dc9e Ай бұрын

@@TheDoerDuo щщщззхзх

@kingrafa3938 Жыл бұрын

Great A-Frame cabin build.

@TheDoerDuo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@scottfoster2487 8 ай бұрын

Good little project. A small wood chipper will be handy to make trails mud and dirt free,chip all the small brush an thin the under growth will make the place a fairy tal setting. Neat idea for a build.

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for the tip! 😊

@user-im9ih5rn2v 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Здравствуйте Уважаемый иностранец, Всего доброго вам и вашим родным и близким здоровья и счастья вам и вашим близким❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@user-im9ih5rn2v 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Здравствуйте Уважаемый иностранец Всего доброго вам и вашим близким и родным и вашей Стране, процветания и благополучия сил и интересного времени провождения❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@anthonysmith1678 Ай бұрын

Love the video especially seeing youre little helper made me remember when i use help my dad when i was kid thank you for helping me to remember this memorie ❤

@TheDoerDuo Ай бұрын

Thank you! We’re hoping he remembers just as you do.

@theminsm3588 10 ай бұрын

❤Cute, good job. that plastic clear cover is great for patio top.

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@Swiftriver12987 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@gunghoadventures871 3 ай бұрын

awesome stuff. Great to see the whole family involved

@TheDoerDuo 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was definitely a fun family project 😊

@christopher480 11 ай бұрын

wow this gives new meaning to the term "building on a budget"

@Iriyatl09 3 ай бұрын

Cute and cozy! Hopefully one day we can own on our property.

@fayiznalu8411 10 ай бұрын

Just beautiful and I love it. Good job 👏 enjoy 😊

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@davidvillasenor705 8 ай бұрын

Great job. 🎉 .

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@zaharov_natali 4 ай бұрын

Молодцы, ребята...! Очень комфортабельный домик в лесном массиве получился👍))) В работе были задействованы все члены семьи и каждый внёс в этот проект частичку своей души... Очень понравилась ваша совместная работа👍!

@TheDoerDuo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was definitely a fun family project.

@RMChannel21 7 ай бұрын

Great fun with the family Building an A-Frame Cabin from start to finish..

@TheDoerDuo 7 ай бұрын

It was, thank you!

@Loretta-fu1cy 4 ай бұрын

4 minutes in and this is the smarter build I've seen; I could probably do it this way.

@tonymckeage1028 10 ай бұрын

Great Video, brilliant Project, I've always wondered about an a frame cabin thanks for sharing

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and thanks for watching! 😊

@wojciechryszardgola 8 ай бұрын

Awesome build guys

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙌

@nangrampapu5261 11 ай бұрын

this video is exceptionally inspirational great work both!!

@TheDoerDuo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@EagleArrow 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful cabin! We have some beautiful turkish rugs as well.

@TheDoerDuo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Turkish rugs are so gorgeous and they last forever.

@luqiluo767 7 ай бұрын

smart with the buckets

@TheDoerDuo 7 ай бұрын

We work with what we’ve got. No fancy equipment here. Basically buckets and a lawn mower with a dump cart. 😂

@lolaalejandreortiz4649 Жыл бұрын

Que bonito..❤

@ericpierce4041 8 ай бұрын

Reminded me of the time when me and my dad built his house 1500 sq ft 3 bdrm A frame .We did every single thing from dirt work to finished even snowed on us lol 2 ,1/2 years paycheck to paycheck hauled everything on the roof of our car best memories of my life .only mistake we couldn't fix was only doing it once ,we should of kept building other houses stay strong and follow your dreams .👍🏘

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

That’s amazing! I can’t imagine the work that went into doing that. This A-frame seriously tested us and it’s teeny tiny. But like you, memories were definitely made. Thanks for watching!

@MilanMillian 2 ай бұрын

I enjoyed every second of this project. Lovely finish 🥰

@TheDoerDuo 2 ай бұрын

We’re so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! 😊

@user-hl3bc7pr5x 3 ай бұрын

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@BS.-.- Жыл бұрын

Someone get this man a box of torx drive construction screws. They dont cam out like philips.

@jonasdevroomen7853 11 ай бұрын

And a impact driver

@Houseds 5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏You guys are so wonderful. The house is so beautiful as it blends with nature, a beautiful A-frame house model. Thank you for allowing me to refer and learn from this wonderful house model. Sincerely🙏🙏🙏

@TheDoerDuo 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@mattbannan637 11 ай бұрын

NICE WORK...NICE RESULTS!!!

@TheDoerDuo 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@gustavocervantes4265 8 ай бұрын

buen trabajo, felicidades!!😍

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

@michel2999 9 ай бұрын

Parabéns! Ficou muito bom o acabamento do chalé!

@TheDoerDuo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@fullteam4782 8 ай бұрын

So cool guys, it was so meaningfull with the process✨

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind worlds and for watching! 😊

@desertsolidude 6 ай бұрын

Incredible job! That little pop out is such a good idea..really wish I did that😆

@TheDoerDuo 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@jaimelozada4892 10 ай бұрын

It's awesome.. I love it...

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

Thanks you! 😊

@gustavo...9538 12 күн бұрын

Super , me encantó!!!

@TheDoerDuo 12 күн бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@Dan-440 7 ай бұрын

What a great job. I am planning on building the Diedricksen A frame in late fall. Probably no renting. Just an extra hangout and place for guests.

@TheDoerDuo 7 ай бұрын

I haven’t heard of that one before, I’ll check it out. Good luck on the build!

@mesprojects674 2 ай бұрын

I’ve built the diedricksen, variation without the swing out as it’s in wild animal and the occasional bear country. Used 2x6 for the main A frames and walls, I have no doubt it could be put on a trailer / it’s solid as a rock. The little buddy propane heater is ample even without insulation in the NC winter. Keep in mind a light colored roof keeps the temp down substantially in the summer, and a small vent near the floor on one end and a small vent near the ceiling on the other naturally cools it too. Enjoy your build!

@Dan-440 2 ай бұрын

@mesprojects674 I built it and man is it great. I get a lot of compliments on it. My wife and I go out there and enjoy our music and beverages. My son stayed in it a couple nights when he visited.

@sunnybeach103 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!

@TheDoerDuo 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@elizabethgarces4939 7 ай бұрын

Great and wonderful work is a cute cage.

@TheDoerDuo 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@rolandutes1 11 ай бұрын

i love the products in the car. get it done. no limits

@TheDoerDuo 11 ай бұрын

We don’t have fancy equipment so the car is a huge asset!

@TRPGpilot 3 ай бұрын

@@TheDoerDuo Showed this to my wife as she has been on many a similar journey back from the DIY store packed in between sheets of timber just like this! 🙂

@JeffMoore-rm1gu 10 ай бұрын

Love it great job

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@prefabhouse3d Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing the complete process of building an A-frame cabin. Sincerely

@TheDoerDuo Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! It was a fun project

@juancarlosguzman2827 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, congrats

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@MRdus22 10 ай бұрын

I really like this content, it continues to triumph

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying that, it means a lot to us! 😊

@paulop.medeiros8218 2 ай бұрын

Excellent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@edualves252 5 ай бұрын

Amazing!

@TheDoerDuo 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@jeancarvalho292 9 ай бұрын

Top demais. Parabéns

@TheDoerDuo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@paulmonkcom 10 ай бұрын

Great job, well done guys. If you do another one, use wooden pins or nails, not screws for the framing, outside the stresses and strains from the elements will require the frame to be a little flexible. Screws are great where there is no movement and will snap when put under tension, where as a pin or nail will bend, which also helps stop the timber from splitting. 8~)

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

I’ve never even heard of wooden pins but it makes a whole lot of sense. Thanks for the tip!

@tysonsmith9779 8 ай бұрын

Bad advice. Nails actually back out and get loose over time due to expansion/contraction due to temp/moisture changes. Modern structural screws are designed to compensate for this. It's not like the old days where the screw heads would just pop off if the wood expanded. You guys absolutely made the correct choice.

@1mastcreator 7 ай бұрын

@@TheDoerDuo Hi can you please tell where the location and how much total to build a such tiny house including land or instruction it? I can help you with something else such as I learned 《feng shui》many problem I saw in American house inside......and I can help to adjust that I can bring many people for purchasing such house but please reply with details!

@terrellwilliams6347 5 ай бұрын

😊😅 I see the lil supervisor is doing what supervisors do...

@TheDoerDuo 5 ай бұрын

Oh yeah! He’s very serious about his job 😂

@luizramachiotti9997 7 ай бұрын

Parabéns amigos! muito lindo o chalé da família, decoração nota 1000

@TheDoerDuo 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@TheDoerDuo 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@jeffwatson3187 7 ай бұрын

Turn your cement blocks where the holes are running up and down they will bost the way you have them laying

@TheDoerDuo 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@pachecodecastro2593 8 ай бұрын

I’m glad you got rid of the plastic.

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Same!

@rickysoares260 9 ай бұрын

Amazing❤

@TheDoerDuo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@TesHome 10 ай бұрын

Well done my friend❤.

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@user-ir7jh5pr1h 7 ай бұрын

❤❤ wow amazing

@TheDoerDuo 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@aemiliadelroba4022 8 ай бұрын

Nice 😊

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@asniah6249 8 ай бұрын

nice bro good job work

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ellenraguette4623 11 ай бұрын

I like the dormers for the windows that will give you nice cross ventilation and just looks nice. I’m assuming you are not going to Air BnB this in the winter, I didn’t see you put in any insulation under the floor or sidewalls. Nice build and a good look.

@TheDoerDuo 11 ай бұрын

We insulated the whole A-Frame as seen in the second half of the video. We will be adding a direct vent propane heater in the fall and will be open in the winter. Thanks for watching! ☺️

@ronb6182 7 ай бұрын

@@TheDoerDuo I must have missed something I will rewatch the video your ideas are good. I want to build a ham shack in the wooded part of my mountain property. And a small A frame might just work because of the roof tip. 73

@janyakrawkumnerd6878 8 ай бұрын

Amen. Amen. I love you. Ha lle lu ya. Shalom. Shalom.

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!☺️

@kanat_idrissov 10 ай бұрын

Good,nice. 👍

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@NicheArchDesign 9 ай бұрын

nice cabin

@TheDoerDuo 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Tlingit741 8 ай бұрын

Love it. Do u have a list of materials /quantity and the dimensions of cabin?

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

I don’t have a list but we based the build largely off of the plan by elevated spaces on Etsy. The size is 10x12 ft.

@evaportes6784 8 ай бұрын

Cute cabin

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@winvlog98 6 ай бұрын

Hello, I watched the video. You created a very beautiful house and I must say it's great

@TheDoerDuo 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@wuttmodel3232 17 күн бұрын

So nice i loved❤❤❤❤❤❤

@TheDoerDuo 17 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@sudarmonosh3274 10 ай бұрын

Love it 😊😊

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@mitteradams1216 11 ай бұрын

Very pretty

@TheDoerDuo 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@csharishkumars 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful cabin

@TheDoerDuo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

@Loretta-fu1cy 4 ай бұрын

the window bump outs OMG

@BobbyBabol 4 ай бұрын

God bless you🙏🙂❤️

@sd247 6 ай бұрын

I love your work on this "A"-frame. I will use the technique along with two small wooden yurts on the ends. Do you have the plans for this beautiful structure for a fee?

@TheDoerDuo 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and that sounds like a great idea! We bought plans on Etsy from elevated spaces but added dormers of our own which we learned from various KZfaq videos. Good luck on your build!

@barnabyaprobert5159 8 ай бұрын

How cool would it be to connect 4 sections like this into a cross shape? 2 of the "arms" could be large bedrooms.

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

That would be cool!

@PUMENG4k 11 ай бұрын

So cool ❤so love video ❤

@TheDoerDuo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@mr.furball1981 19 күн бұрын

Great! You are so amazing!! Thanks for sharing. The only house I ever built is Lego.....A house for peanut. 😂Now, I think it the time to do someting bigger.

@TheDoerDuo 19 күн бұрын

Thank you! Go for it 💪 😄

@santitina6864 8 ай бұрын

Cool😊😊😊

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@hanafi1588 7 ай бұрын

Goodjobs

@user-pj9yo8gr7w 8 ай бұрын

素敵です！

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@conradsperosen8731 5 ай бұрын

Nice job!

@TheDoerDuo 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739 5 ай бұрын

Great teamwork..... everybody played their part.... even the little guy was painting..

@TheDoerDuo 5 ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching! It was a really fun family project 😊

@scottloftin1730 8 ай бұрын

Looks nice! Maybe make it another 15 feet longer and add a few items. But a quality job nonetheless.

@TheDoerDuo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! We keep our cabins small on purpose. We specialize in creating tiny cozy glamping experiences for a max of two people per stay.

@wuttmodel3232 10 ай бұрын

So nice

@TheDoerDuo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@speliotis 8 ай бұрын

Great accomplishment & wish you well with th AirBnB.. Just curious why you didnt insulate the floor.... Wasnt shown in the video did you use calking around the windows? & I guess more to come means a heat source???? Lots of fun watching your family working on a great project.....

@TheDoerDuo 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, we decided to make it a seasonal rental so we didn’t add insulation to the floors but added insulation to the walls for noise cancelling as the a-frame is a few hundred feet off of a road. We’re kicking ourselves now because we’d like to add a direct vent propane heater to extend the season. We’re on the fence. Thanks for watching! 😊

@speliotis 7 ай бұрын

@@TheDoerDuo your build really resonated with me I thought about this after - mostly how it would stand the test of time... Wondered also about critters getting under neath & nesting.. You got this.. keep up the great work.... Look forward to the next build or build out !!!

@TheDoerDuo 7 ай бұрын

@@speliotis thank you for following along. We’ve got our eye on the next project. Our last cabin has been up for almost two years with high traffic and she’s standing strong so hopefully this one will do the same 🤞

@speliotis 7 ай бұрын

You are @@TheDoerDuo Wish you all the best. inspiring & enriching others...

@TerminatorSingh-gh2pm 9 ай бұрын

This is like a queen size OYO bedroom where couple go for a quicky and then get out ..

@TheDoerDuo 9 ай бұрын

The people who rent it may use it as they please as long as they take care of it

@sergeykott1446 2 ай бұрын

Классный ролик и проект интересный! Строили всей семьей, только вот сам домик получился явно для двоих😊

@TheDoerDuo 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes it’s a summer rental for only two people maximum.

@sergeykott1446 2 ай бұрын

@@TheDoerDuo Ну да, ребенка к бабушке и наслаждаться выходными😉

@TheDoerDuo 2 ай бұрын

@@sergeykott1446 it’s an Airbnb

@erisuandi20_ 4 ай бұрын

Baby is so cute😍😍

@TheDoerDuo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

@ESAHC_91 11 ай бұрын

Invest in a impact driver and torx screws, its a life changing discovery lol.

@TheDoerDuo 11 ай бұрын

We’re definitely going to invest in those for our next build.

@SchraderBoyzTV 11 ай бұрын

I was going to suggest the same thing. Dewalt makes a bunch of cordless tools (circular saw, sawzall, 1/4" impact driver). The Impact would cut you screwing time in probably a 1/4. Invest in the bigger batteries though, bc those tools use lots of power. Also as a contractor, I only use T25 screws, they seen to slip WAY less.

@TheDoerDuo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! We’re learning as we go and constructive info like this really helps us out. 😊