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Hi! We are Gabe and Cristina, sharing our life hacks (tiny living in 186 sq ft, finance, health, fitness) that help us achieve our dreams! Currently renovating a late 1700's settler's log cabin in the Blue Ridge mountains of central VA. Join us to watch what it takes to go from a pile of logs to a cozy home!
Tree Removal: Taking Down Our Old Black Walnut Tree
Hey everyone! In 2020 we made the difficult decision to remove the gigantic black walnut tree that sits right next to our old log home. We thought it was probably hollow at its base, making it a risk for falling on our house or cars. Were we right??
If you're in the Charlottesville area, we can't recommend Charlottesville Tree Service enough. They really did a great job.
Michael Colella turned us some really beautiful wood bowls as a thank you for donating wood. You can find his stall at the Maryland Renaissance Festival or visit his website: sleepingbeauti.com/contact-us
If you're in the Charlottesville area, we can't recommend Charlottesville Tree Service enough. They really did a great job.
Michael Colella turned us some really beautiful wood bowls as a thank you for donating wood. You can find his stall at the Maryland Renaissance Festival or visit his website: sleepingbeauti.com/contact-us
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We're Back For Reals!
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We're back to posting on a regular basis! We've been filming all of our projects but have been procrastinating on actually editing and posting them...until UA-cam was like "c'mon do something" and we were like "okay fine". If you've been watching our videos, please tell us in the comments what you'd like updates on and we'll make a video just for you! Cristina's Big Game commercial: ua-cam.com/...
Finishing Our Log Home! (Part 2) BEFORE & AFTER
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Finally getting these last projects pre-baby shared with all of you! Take a look at Gabe finishing limewash, plaster and butcher block countertops before we bring our beautiful baby boy home (March 2021) for the first time. Also keep watching for some shocking before and after photos of what the cabin looked like inside and out before we started working on it, compared to how it looks now! Miss...
Finishing Our Log Home: Did We Make It In Time For Sprout? Antique Windows and Barn Wood Wall Go Up
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Hey everyone! This is part 1 of our effort to finish our antique log cabin before our baby arrived. There was A LOT of footage to shift through; this video and the next over about 6 weeks of time. It was so long it needed a part 2! We'll get that up next week. Today we show you the whole process of antique window restoration and review the pros and cons of doing that kind of work yourself. We a...
VLog Cabin: We're Back! Where We've Been, Cristina's Birth Story, and Some Of Our Plans for 2021
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Hey everyone! We're so glad to see you! In today's video we talk about what we've been up to and why we were gone for over 3 months (spoiler alert: we had a baby). We go into Cristina's experience giving birth, and talk a bit about what we're up to for the rest of 2021. We were so, so touched that so many of you reached out in the comments to check to make sure we were okay and see when the nex...
vLog Cabin: Dewalt Unboxing, Miele Washer Dryer Review, and More Log Cabin Kitchen Reno with Gabe!
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Hey everyone! New tools...what could be more fun! Gabe unboxes the new Dewalt 715 miter saw and takes it for a test drive. Cristina reviews the Miele washer and ductless dryer we've had now for a month or two. And follow along with Gabe as he continues the kitchen renovation by completing the shiplap wall, and finally more lime wash is up on the walls. We hope you enjoy, thanks for watching!
vLog Cabin: Berkey Filter Tips, Kyrgie Slippers, Interior Define Couch Unboxing, and The Giant Stag
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We touch on a lot of things today! First, Gabe shows you how to make dates more edible. Then Cristina unboxes her new Kyrgie wool slippers and Gabe shows you tips and tricks for extending the life of your Berkey water filters. Gabe finishes some trim before installing our giant stag head and giving you a glimpse into how we met. Then the rest is unveiling our new couch from Interior Define's Ch...
vLog Cabin: Log Cabin Christmas, Finishing Our Butcher Block Countertops, and Gabe's Real Kitchen
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Hey everyone! We've been super busy trying to finish our house and get ready for baby. Today we show you how our Christmas turned out, Gabe cooks using his new stove with all the bells and whistles, and also finishes the countertops. Cristina talks pregnancy cravings and enjoys our fist meal at an actual kitchen table for the first time in many years.
Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas Wrap-up And Antique Window Install
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Hi everyone, and Happy New Year! Today we give everyone a big thank you, especially our subscribers. Today we show you the rest of the window install. Next video will show you what we got up to our the holidays. Cheers!
Vlogmas 2020: Total Window Fail, Followed By IKEA Armoire Assembly Success; We Have Storage, People!
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Today we begin the last stages of our window restoration and meet with failure. After our meltdowns we move on to tackling the IKEA armoire and got it done in record time! Good to have something go smoothly.
Vlogmas 2020: Mango Has A Present, We Talk City & Country, Ikea Cabinet Handles, And Countertop Oil
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Today, after Mango gives us a present, we talk about we notice when we go back to the city these days. We show you how to attach hardware for the Ikea cabinets, go over our outstanding projects, and Gabe walks you through the second coat of oil for our butcher block countertops.
Vlogmas 2020: Back To The City!
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We had a scheduled doctor's visit to check on Sprout, so we decided to get all the things done while up in the DC area!
Vlogmas 2020: How To Finish Butcher Block Countertops, Winter Storm Bust, and Foggy Log Cabin
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The nor'easter that clobbered the mid Atlantic and New England missed us by just a tiny hair!! Better luck next time. We have mysterious fog, mystery packages, and Gabe goes step-by-step through the butcher block counter finishing project.
Vlogmas 2020: More Progress! From Temporary Kitchen To Real Kitchen, Office Move, Gabe Gets Cooking
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We're (semi) excited! Today we cover the first couple days of this week as we get our kitchen stuff moved and organized. We move Cristina's office downstairs because of Sprout, and Gabe unpacks some new kitchen toys and starts playing.
Vlogmas 2020: Complete Ikea Cabinet Build + How To Cut A Walnut Butcher Block
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Special thanks to my brother Michael for coming to help us out! Michael is a filmmaker and story teller, and it's funny...he knows where he wants to view the camera shot...but that's almost always in front of where the camera is! Good to know I have quality camera placement at least part of the time. Today we show you our weekend of building our Ikea cabinets and installing our walnut butcher b...
Vlogmas 2020: Getting Ready For More | From Prep to Primer In Our Kitchen
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Vlogmas 2020: Getting Ready For More | From Prep to Primer In Our Kitchen
Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 Haven't Left the House for 3 Days!
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Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 Haven't Left the House for 3 Days!
Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 The Mango Diaries, All Your Questions Answered!
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Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 The Mango Diaries, All Your Questions Answered!
Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 Table B is MUCH better than Prototype A
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Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 Table B is MUCH better than Prototype A
Vlogmas 2020: Window Restoration and Wall Prep Continue, and a Christmas Mango
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Vlogmas 2020: Window Restoration and Wall Prep Continue, and a Christmas Mango
Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 Finally, the LAMPS!
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Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 Finally, the LAMPS!
Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 Windows First, Then Bring The Snow!
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Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 Windows First, Then Bring The Snow!
Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 End of Window Restoration In Sight!
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Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 End of Window Restoration In Sight!
Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 - We Didn't Even Know Why We Did It
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Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 - We Didn't Even Know Why We Did It
Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 - And Sometimes They Land On You And Chomp On Your Flesh
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Vlog Cabin: Vlogmas 2020 - And Sometimes They Land On You And Chomp On Your Flesh
Vlog Cabin: End of 2020! Let's Vlogmas!
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Vlog Cabin: End of 2020! Let's Vlogmas!
Log Cabin Build | Applying Log Oil and Repellant | Protecting Our Log Home Against Water and Insects
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Log Cabin Build | Applying Log Oil and Repellant | Protecting Our Log Home Against Water and Insects
Getting Personal: Big Surprises (Good and Bad) in 2020 & What's Next for Our Log Cabin Renovations
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Getting Personal: Big Surprises (Good and Bad) in 2020 & What's Next for Our Log Cabin Renovations
Thanks for the video. Great team work. Do you know how old your log cabin is and what did you use for a finish oil treatment? Sorry if you mentioned this in your video as I did fast forward thru some of it. Thanks.
You didnt do your research before you bought your home
Have ever tried.,or heard of using cardboard runner strips taped down to help prevent that from getting into the cement between. The logs of your wooden log cabin. It will create A barrier against that from happening. A quicker way to put that on is using A air compressor with A paint sprayer gun with extra fill containers for the spray gun. That way you can clean one out to be reused at anytime on hand. It'll take 20 to 30 gallons of that oil. Sometimes it takes up to 40 to 50 gallons of that oil to treat wooden log on the outside with. After that baked in good. I'd invest in some Thomson waterproof sealer to spray over that to for double protection purposes also.,or you could get clear cement to mix with lacquer thinner.,or paint thinner to spray on those logs with.
I have a Victorian home. 4 out of 5 of those apply to our house as well. Character and history have major trade-offs.
Great video! I bought a log home 2 years ago, and have learned a lot of hard lessons much like you folks have. The logs and structure need to be sealed, so if you're thinking of buying a log home make sure you know what it's going to take to do this if it's not already, and it's not a once and done operation. Mine hadn't been stained in over 15 years (down to the wood fibers exposed), and was poorly sealed. I'm in a wooded rural area in East TN, and the carpenter bees were a nightmare. I just had it stained, sealed, and had all the bee damage repaired. I absolutely love it now, and it's like a new home. I'm going to need to re-stain the weather exposed sides in probably another 5 years. Owning a log home is definitely not maintenance free. You need to be prepared to put money and effort in to maintain it, but is extremely rewarding if you do so.
It’s all about how one uses the spaces . Such a nice and cozy home 🙂
Cutting it with a grinder is faster and easier
Thank you just looking into buying a log cabin myself
I love the couch! Where is it from?
Are U suppose to release pressure while it cooking
Awesome job you guys!!
You guys have inspired and scared the hell out of me!! 😊 I’m looking at a place very similar to yours. My heart is wanting to go all in, my finances and skills aren’t so sure. You mentioned your project coming in around 200k, would you share the break down of how that was spent project by project? I’d love to have an idea of what to expect. Maybe see some of the things that you had to address, that maybe I’m overlooking. A outline of sorts would be great for those of us considering something like this. The cabin has turned out really beautiful!! You guys have done a wonderful job saving a set of old sticks, DIY’ing a adorable little human, serving Mango and peaceful expression. 😊 Be well~
great video, but next time buy better mic's and speak up, especially the gentleman - your voice trails off and I can't understand what you are saying.
I am feeling this times 100. I bought a cabin 4 years ago with a very handy partner.. and then we split. So I’ve been learning as I go. The smallest things have so much more consideration around them- like the exterior maintenance… my cabin came with hideous stain and I want to redo it. Either a contractor mugs your retirement fund or it’s time consuming and exhausting. Anyway, good luck! It’s somehow feels all worth it regardless. I hope.
It’s nice the little cabin, I wonder why it never had siding, usually they would put siding, very strong wood siding and painted white, this type construction definitely ended mid to late 1800, a lot of these gem are pretty hidden, the wood siding, really made them look different, basically the beginning of the standard siding, that now is sold as vinyl siding, so your cabin most be pretty old late 1700s or super early 1800, build at cost price, I bought a house recently, the who own it for 90 years, didn’t really know the age of the place, its wrap in vinyl siding all around, has a super garage attached, multiple sub divisions, that add to pretty big plot, but I was up in the garage roof inside, and saw the corner of the house it look ancient, and the logs that basically hold the upstairs flooring system, look exactly like yours, none of them are same pattern, so my house is basically a log cabin, which explains, why the person who own this, took the time to wrap vinyl, even tho it was already originally wrap I’m wood siding, this log cabin are definitely a special event, that capture people, into rebuilding them, and I’m not surprised at survive a super storm, when I’m in this place, you can’t feel nothing outside, the other day there was 3 or 4 fire truck, in front I didn’t even notice, until i look why my camera notifications were going crazy, definitely good luck with your cabin house, hopefully the next people appreciate it as much, because these place definitely out life a few generations, which is definitely something to take into consideration when rebuilding, you set the building for success regardless of who get it or your actual stay
Hi! Have you tried to wash the rug yet? How has been your experience?
Thank you for uploading this precious video on UA-cam.😊😊😊
One 3x6 sheet of metal lath at Home Depot cost $14 January 2024.
no money mention, i forgot to like
Should have called this a Renovation! Im not sure if they are embracing the Adventure? Or complaining?
Hi, I know they sell colored chinking in a 29 oz tube, but what did you settle on and can you stain it? I have a log Cabin in Texas and looking to seal it better on one side of the Cabin. TY
Hey guys! I’m dealing with carpenter bees right now, besides wood filler do you have a recommendation for the wood holes, especially the bigger ones?
Thank you. You should finish off the video by covering the canning ... and sealing of those lids to the jars. Thanks!
city slickers 😂
It might be a good idea to have basic knowledge of chainsaw use before doling out less than basic chainsaw knowledge. Not a knock, just saying.
The smaller the better!💯🤗
you got ripped off
Mine turned out much darker than yours. Did I do something wrong?
I also only got half of what you got but used same amounts
This lay out is actually good for 186sqm. I love studios as it serves my purpose and I have found it helps me able to do so much more and I have come to realize we don’t need all this stuff that we think we can’t do without. Now this is not for everyone of course or especially with a big family. But it’s a great option for someone who wants to love with intention or as what these guys are doing working on a project.
The Ideal Cooking Time For safety reasons the water temperature should be between 165 degrees and 210 degrees Fahrenheit. The worst thing you could do when making bone broth is to allow the water to reach temperatures above 212 degrees. When the insta pot is set to high pressure, it heats up to well over 210. You can contact the manufacturer or simply Google it to fact check this information. Hope this helps🙂
Hi! Could you explain why It would be the worst thing? really appreciate thanks
I say you got a deal.. especially if you're in a good place.. but I figured you were paying at least $1000 because out here that micro studio you got would be about $1200.. so sad though that people are charging so much.. but you do have enough room for the both of you that's all that matters.. close to work.. best of luck to both of you!
The bottom 1/3 of the log cabin I'm looking to buy is made of concrete and big rocks like 8-20in brown rocks and white mortar or concrete maybe. I've seen abandoned houses with similar lower sections. Do u think they're solid? How long do they last. The fire place is similar but smaller brown rocks. Probably 3-6 in.
If it had a murphy bed it would make even more space open up.
Oh what disappointment:( to start the channel again by cutting down such an old tree. Such trees are well rooted and just need some branches to be cut. Trees protect us more than we imagine.
We were disappointed we had to take it down too. Not sure you made it to the part where we show the bottom 5 feet of the trunk being completely hollow and that it was just waiting to fall over. If it didn’t tower over our house and infant son we could have afforded to let it do that. Thanks for watching!
Hey! Welcome back. Hope to make it your way over the summer to visit.
Thanks! Hope you do, definitely let us know!
Very interesting process. Definitely looks like it was needed.
Post and beam framing is better than authentic log homes. Then apply log siding that is back primed with sold coat primer sealer. Then the interior walls to the outside can be built and insulated normally. Much more efficiency for heating and cooling. But from outside it would look like a log home.
Sounds like a good idea, although with other materials such as stone I think I can always tell it’s not the real deal. If it could be indistinguishable from the real thing it would be a fantastic way to keep the elements One thing we appreciate about our home is the thermal mass of the logs combined with the modern materials used to chink and daub in between. Especially in the summer, it tends to stay nice and cool.
Yayyyy! So glad you’re back. Was wondering. Looking forward to seeing what you have been up to.
Hi Jill! So good to hear from you!!
Anything in particular you’d like an update on or want to see?
Y'all are lookin' GREAT!
Would love to see the yard and more inside and outside shots of the cabin.
Awww thank you!!
You got it!
Nice edit on the S**** B***!
😂😂😂
Glad you’re back! I want to hear about the studio building, and also how living in the cabin as a family of 3 with an active little one is going. You added a deck to the back doo - do you have any shade overhead? Nice job on the commercial😊
Yessss!!!!! So glad y’all are back!!!!!
Hey friend!!!
Do you export expanded lath from China?
We are consumers that buy metal lath from Home Depot. 🤷🏻♂️
@@bellwetherfields6476 Many thanks for your reply
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Thank you!
Great video. How can I adapt to a slow cooker??
Maybe! My understanding is that the heat from the additional atmospheric pressure is greater and helps break binds in the collagen that breaks down better/faster than other methods, but your mileage may vary.
love this rug (great choice) trying to find something similar on Revival website - any guidance or suggestions would be most appreciated (I've been looking forever) thanks so much!
I can't find this anywhere. Wondering if they still make it.
Crap, that’s right. It was hard to find for us too. We got ours from Allied Concrete in Charlottesville, VA. I think we found them via Gold Bond Gypsum’s website, or maybe we actually had to call them. Let us know what you end up doing!
@@bellwetherfields6476 Virginia is out of the question. We will be working inside the cabin and we have oakum in the logs. Do you recommend any other cement?
Oh wow @skinnergy! I totally forgot about this log cabin!
What up B Dub!! Yeah man, you ever out this way?
😁 i laughed myself to death… it took you years to get a good chicken bonebroth?! It is so easy: just put parsnip roots , carrots, onions, a bit of garlic, parsleyroot , a bit of ginger and pepper , then your chicken pieces in the pot and simmer for minimum of 12 hours… it is a traditional recipe in Europe and it is delicious! You can eat it hot as a soup or cold as gelly… the parsnip is really key. And cellery does NOT taste good with chicken, but is perfect for beef. Moreover, vinegar goes with beef, NOT with chicken. Moreover, To cook liver for hours is a crime. You destroy a lot of the vitamins, and it does not cave collagen to need coning die hours like bones do. My advice: fry it in a pan and enjoy…
Sounds like you know what you like and have strong opinions. Enjoy your broth!
Avoid giving advice and go back to the city. Sell it to someone not like yourselves.
Okay, we’re on it! We’re going to sell it…after we continue living in it to build up equity and stuff. Thanks for watching!
What’s the minimum amount to consume each day for these benefits? I’m particularly interested in the joint health aspect, & immune protection. Thanks great vid!
It seems like the consensus is 8 ounces of broth a day. I include it when I make my rice, something I eat often, as well as soups and stews. But if you’re looking to just sip it a cup a day should be fine.