Self-building an off-grid cabin on abandoned land (legally)
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One suggestion for your camping area is a dog wash, I'm a campsite warden and we've got one onsite which really goes down well with our customers...might be handy for Maggie too. Loving the progress, you both deserve a pat on the back!
That is a genius idea! Thank you 👌👌 and it would be so handy for Maggie (so loves rolling in the most awful things 🤣🤣)
A dog wash was a game-changer for my sister when it was installed at a campsite they visit several times a year. So much easier!
Great idea for dog wash
Sound idea! For all us doggy lovers 🐕🦺
What a great idea
Some years ago my wife and I stayed at a holiday home in Keswick. Just across the road was quite a large hotel that had extensive grounds at the back which were bordered by a river. Rather than continually mowing the whole area they mowed pathways through the area with seats scattered around. This created a lovely area where guests could roam and picnic and at the same time left large areas of uncut grass for the wildlife. Just an idea I thought you might like to consider seeing how the mower you had easily created paths wide enough to walk along.
Thanks Alan. Thanks for the suggestion 😍 We love the look of the wild, long grass. We also have a lot of wild flowers which are beautiful too. Our plan is to leave it as wild as we can for the bees and wild life and mow paths in and visually it looks beautiful and also feels like you are in a little oasis too, we just had to cut it all for the upcoming draining 🥰 we will definitely be taking your advice 👌
I thought that too. When he first started mowing I thought how beautiful it would be to walk down paths like that.
That flail mower was fantastic.
It was a bit slow take a look at Americas landscaping channels that do neighbour' hood yards free to overgrown gardens awesome rideon mowers even mulch shrubs and branches they must be here somewhere in the uk loved the shower block
One channel is called clean up mowing
It was amazing 👌 so sad we had to give it back 🤣
That hire place looked amazing. Many exciting things! We need to get either a ride on or a quad with pull along mower. But I'd never seen one of those ❤
My thoughts exactly! 😊
a handy tip for growing heavier squash/gourds/veg on a trellis, my mother uses old mesh onion bags cable tied to the trellis and puts the fruits in them while still relatively small so the weight is on the bag/trellis, not on the stems of the plant. it allows the fruits to get much larger without worrying about wind or the weight of the fruit taking them off the vines before fully ripening.
Thanks elvis, that's great, I will give it ago and keep you posted 🤞👌
Regarding the shower rooms maybe think of moving the Wc away from the cubicle and basin next to the cubicle. One reason is the loo roll will then be able to hang on the Wall to the right of the WC also its more hygienic regarding “splashing” from the pan not going all over the glass in the cubicle. I’m a plumber by trade and I’ve been doing bathroom for nearly 20 years. Reach out if you need help I have a VW crafter so I can be self sufficient whilst giving you guys a hand. X
Well done on your progress! A suggestion for the guest bathroom is a bench to sit on after showing, as one neds somewhere to put your stuff so that it doesn't get wet or dirty from the floor.
Thanks Alex. Oh love the idea of some type of beach/seat. I also hate putting stuff on the floor so that's a good shout 👌 thank you!
I've watched your show since the beginning. You are seriously talented folks and such a joy for an old man like me to watch. Thanks !
Oh thanks Norman, glad you enjoy watching our project 🥰 it's a big learning curve but we are loving every second
Cannot tell you how many hours I have spent researching, thinking and overthinking about the "best" trellis for gourds. You have reminded me that simple is sometimes best. May need to think on that -lol
I work so differently to Jon, I impulsively decide to do something with little planning and just figure it out as I go but Jon will like you, spend weeks researching every option. I would think if Jon did the trellis it would be so much neater and better engineered than me simply working on impulse 😅 but it does the job 🥰
Oh my it’s really starting to look like a home now! I absolutely adore your basket. I think I’m going to add making a basket to my bucket list… basket list 🤔
We can't believe how different the cabin feels with windows in it 😍😍 i loved the course so much! I've already booked onto another one 🤣
I love how excited Maggie gets when she sees you two doing something. I’ve never seen a dog so excited about window fitting! 😉 She’s so adorable! ❤️❤️
Honestly, she is the sweetest. We were laughing watching it back at her happy little tail 🥰
Loving the veggie garden. And the cabin beginning to be a house, well done.
Thank you 😊
Great progress with the windows and doors. Absolutely loved your willow basket, what a brilliant first attempt.
Thanks Lottie, we had the best week 🥰 so much progress and learning
Fantastic, I’ve never been more invested in a UA-cam channel before 🤣 followed from the very beginning. Well done both and belated birthday woofs to maggie! 🎉❤
Thanks guys ❤️ so grateful for your support 🙌 Maggie says 'bark bark' ☺️
I love how you just research and do. You never think never, just how? You deserve to succeed. I love watching you both negotiate problems and solve them. I’m SO looking forward to the Big Window! 😊😊😊 Also there’s nothing like picking your own dinner from your own garden, but I think collecting it in your own willow trug beats everything….
P.S. you were a beast with that mowing machine! I was so envious!
Thank you Amanda ❤️ Jon is amazing, he researches everything to find the best option for each project we do 🥰
I like the way you work together as a team
Thank you 🥰
Great progress guys! Maggie looked so cute all curled up in her bed. Always appreciate your videos. Thank you and look forward to the next one.
Honestly, the amount of photos and videos we have of Maggie sleeping 🤣 we just can't resist
It’s all looking amazing, have you considered maybe using a shipping container for you guest bathroom/laundry? The render looks pretty close to the size of a 20 footer and then you can clad and fit out the interior as you want. 😊
Thanks Callum, we actually have looked at a few shopping containers but didn't think they would have the right depth 🤔
For future window installations. When using the wedges to hold them square to the frame, orient them so that the mounting screw goes through them. This way, they can't shift at any time.
I always look forward to seing the progress.
Such a good feeling having the windows and door in 🎉
Wonderful guys. Just wonderful. Greetings from Australia.
Thanks Ana 🥰🥰
Àmazing transformation with that mower i love your videos 👍
What a fantastic video. You have made so much progress with your cabin and your garden. That Flailer was just right for the job. The basket is beautiful too. Good luck with the work on the drainage. 🤩
Thanks so much edna! It was such a productive week 🎉🎉 can't wait to see what we get done next week 🎉
IT WOULD NOT LAST FIVE YEARS IN SCOTLAND EDNA.
@@michaelobrien9825 good job we're not in Scotland 🤣
Always look forward to your videos. Living life to the full - the three of you. Thank you for taking us along. Appreciated.
Another wonderful video. Maggie, the success of installing the windows and the door. Clearing the land and making the basket. You both are making your dreams come true. Thank you both for sharing your dreams 🙏 ❤️ 😊
Thank you so much Rhonda ❤️ it was such a productive week 🙌 just the best feeling xx
Excellent work with the windows & the basket making was impressive also the planting.
A very busy time for you both well done.
Thanks so much Bob. Really feel like we are getting somewhere now 🙌🥳
Wow you guys have been working so hard! The garden is also looking good with all those lovely veggies. Next thing you know, you'll be moving in!
Thank you! The end is in sight 😍😍😍
It’s brilliant that you’re taking water ingress so seriously. Lovely work on the windows and door! God bless Inventor Marus C. Logan of the Thomas & Betts electrical supply company who applied for the patent for the first "zip tie.” Gotta love those very little zip ties!
Thanks Jan! We want to make sure we are doing everything we can to give the cabin the longest life 🥰 also with the amount of rain we get here we can't risk it 😅
Always so happy when you drop a new video! I'm automatically taken to my happy place x amazing work you two!
Thanks so much Kirsty ❤️ enjoy your happy place this afternoon 😍
The tiny house is coming along beautifully, having the windows in feels like closer to a home now...❤ the Guest bathhouse, private yet so convenient..
I agree with the campwarden, Dog wash station would be great, it'll keep without the guestbaths too...Your garden is producing more n more as the seasons go by...See yall next time..❤❤
This is INCREDIBLE. Is there anything you both cannot do? I feel excited seeing your dream coming to life. Fitting a window, perfectly with such attention to detail, thats something you will be satisfied with everytime you open or close those windows, knowing its your own hard work that makes it operate so perfectly. i know id be ecstatically excited with that everytime!
Great update, I am still gagging for visit. That door looked really heavy, I am glad I wasn't carrying it. The flail looked like fun and the basket you made was lovely 👍👍👍
Honestly, can't believe how heavy they were 😅😅 so glad we had the trailer to help 🙌🙌
That shot where John was using the flail mower he created a wonderful path through the meadow. I was like 'no please stop there!' it looked like a nice pathway through your land amongst the wildlife. I understand you need to control it but wanted to just say you have a lovely plot of land there.
Flipping heck, you guys!!! You are crushing it!
6:06 when you find out the hole wasn’t quite big enough 😂 thankfully it was. Great job ❤
The build looks great with the windows and door fitted, that big lawnmower thingy sure is a serious piece of kit, and I love your pretty basket Emily, you did a fab job making it, and Maggie is absolutely adorable and she does her pointing brilliantly, tfs x Julie
Thanks Julie 🥰 we had such a good week ❤️
You could set up a second channel for just the ground maintenance alone! The mowing was soooo satisfying to watch (my OCD thanks you for that!)and I think I need a tracked flail mower in my life!! That thing was a beast!
So excited for the final (legal) cabins and bathrooms! 💚
That is such a great idea on having your own bathroom as a glamping guest. I cannot wait till your booking diary is open! ❤
Thanks Emma! We were trying to think what we like as campers and this was a big one for us too 👌
Would be great to have a washing up area, food prep area, with large fridge freezer for guests to use. Great in summer for cold drinks, ice, fresh food etc. Chalkboard so people can leave comm3nts about their stay.
Great idea. Each glamping guest will have their own kitchen/prep area by their tent ☺️ and we think we will have some outdoor sinks under a canopy, to the right side of the shower/toilet block 👌
Happy Birthday, Emilie! 🤗 The basket is looking lovely. You guys are doing a smashing job all round. Big smooches and hugs to our gardening Maggie, as always. ❤
Thanks Anne 🥰 we had such a good week!
Creative, hard-working, dedicated, focused, loving, detail oriented, cute. You two are all of these things. Plus, your dog is amazing!
Thanks so much Stan 🥰❤️
Love every time a new video is up. I can not wait for the next video.x 😍
Your home is coming on wonderfully. You should be so proud of yourselves xx
Thank you Christine 🥰
What an absolute delight to see you making such good progress. Congratulations and well done!
Thanks Kevin 😄 can't wait to get the cladding on next 🥳
To glad you bring us along on your journey. So much progress, it’s an absolute pleasure to see how things are really coming together.
Well done and thank you ❤
Thank you so much Deenna ❤️
Emily, your basket is delightful, in fact I'm blown away by how talented you both are. The new windows and door look amazing and the design for the toilet and shower block is perfect. The hire machine made short work of your field, so effective, it would have taken hours and hours with a strimmer. All in all progress is amazing, coming along nicely.❤
Thank you pat! We've learnt so much since being on the land. I wouldn't have been able to make the basket without Justine's incredible class and help, she is so talented! 🥰
😍 It's coming along so nicely, well done! Happy belated birthday Emily!❤✨
Thank you 🥰🎈
Great progress with the door and windows, the mower did a great job, your basket looked great Emilie and the garden is looking wonderful. Thank you for sharing 🇦🇺
Thanks Shirley, we had such a productive week 🥰 can't wait to see what we get done this coming week 🤞
Very interesting, love to watch you both working ❤
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed 🥰
I absolutely love how the garden is coming along. IT is so satisfying to pick and eat what you have frown. Re using cable ties, because they are single use plastic I thought I would say that my husband uses soft wire to tie up this sort of thing in the garden and they can be reused many times.
It really feels like it's taking shape now that the doors and the windows are in!
This year, for the first time ever, I've been hand pollinating my courgettes because there have been so few insects about.😢 It's really helped with the quality of the fruit.
I'm glad the hand pollination has worked for you. It's scary seeing so many less bees and pollinators this year 🥲
If you're considering going solar in the future I would advise keeping your inverter and batteries exterior to the home.
I only say this because the inverter and the charger create a lot of heat when they're working.
Thanks for the tip Charles, that's good to know as we are 100% going the solar route 🙌
As always, loved seeing your progress, you must be so excited to have windows and a door! Loved the basket, you've got me itching to make one now too 😀
Thank you Elsie! I loved the course so much, I already can't wait to do another one. I think I'm going to book onto her backpack making one next 👌
Wow, your cabin is becoming so nice! Can't wait for when the big window is in!!!
Thanks Linda. Honestly it's so exciting walking past the cabin and seeing the window in 😍
Well done on the windows, it's really taking shapem tge basket looks amazing too, well done, the cutter did a great job on the garden
Thanks so much Stuart! It was a very satisfying week 👌
I've never seen such an odd method of sealing windows and doors, but maybe that's just because I'm an American. All is coming along nicely!
Honestly, it was completely alien to us too. It was just the best way we could find to ensure it was waterproof 👌
@@CampOutWestit looks like it was an efficient way to do it. Kudos!
I've seen this method used before in the US.
Mostly in Arizona.
I advise being very careful with that butyl tape that's like human fly paper.
I think you're doing a bang-up job.
Been watching your channel for a while and now subscribed, you bring a sense of calm while taking on challenge’s through dedication, team work and understanding. Can’t wait to see your guest area develop and look forward to hopefully booking a stay there one day.
Thanks Dean, thanks for the channel support 👌 very excited for when we are ready for guests!
Everything is slowly coming together. You have achieved so much and I’m sure there is much more to come. I’m loving sharing in your progress. Your garden has really blossomed xx
Thank you Lyndsey ❤️ it really feels like our land is becoming a home day by day 🥰
The plans look amazing! I just saw the comment below about a dog washing area.
I think that would be a great idea! Something really unique.
So happy to see another video. The cabin is really coming together nicely.
Greetings from Vancouver Canada
Thanks Ann. Can't believe the Windows and door are in. Just our big 2m X 2m to go 😅😅 absolutely love the dog wash idea. We definitely need it with Maggie too 🤣
Love watching your videos. Made my Friday night. Good to see something good come out of mining. Where I live mining is celebrated. Such a positive project and life❤
Thanks so much, we are so grateful we get to bring life back to our beautiful land ❤️❤️
The dog looks so excited!❤
She loves to be involved in everything 🥰
@@CampOutWest 😍
Thank you for the videos, it's so nice to follow your road to your dreams!
The partition between the WC-seat and shower looks lovely, but with all the panes, cleaning will be difficult and time consuming even if the dividers are fake. Maybe just a few vertical panes? If the water is at all hard, lots of minerals, showering will leave marks to the partition. We are wiping our glass partition after every shower with a window wiper, it's quickly done (if there are not a lot of panes =) and the glass stays clean.
Love watching the cabin build and all of your ideas look great …. Maggie is so entertaining 💕
I love that you are using fivrr (I used them to design a logo some years ago). Also delighted that you are asking for suggestions for what makes a bathroom space useable/comfortable. I'm always looking for counter space to hold things and towel bars - so many places have pedestal sinks and a single towel hook. Enjoying the channel!
Fiverr is great isn't it. We've been customers for years so we're so excited when they emailed about working with us 🙌 thanks for the suggestions for the bathroom, more counter space, hooks etc is a great idea 👌
A delightful effort you two and slowly and surely safe and sure. Always look forward to your next video. Cheers
Thank you, really feel like we are getting somewhere now 🙌
Love the basket you made! Good progress on the house. Won’t be too long before you can live in it.
Thank you Laura ❤️ can't believe I made it! Already can't wait to make another one 🧺🤞🙌 can't wait to get the last 2mX2m window in next 🤞
The cabin is looking great, I love how much love you're putting into it, not one corner has been cut or job made easier for convenience, keep it up and you'll have something spectacular 😁 I built a shoffice (shed/office) and I definitely can't say as much love was put in, but it still stands so I must have cut the right corners 😅😅
A big like from germany. I like your channel!
I love pointers 🥰. You guys are making so much progress!!
We still get so excited every time she points 🥰🥰
Good progress and wonderful results. Very happy to see each step of your journey. Thanks and all the best.🙏
Great job with the windows and door! I really enjoy watching your progress :-D
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed watching 🥰
I love watching your videos! You're both so talented!
What great progress, ye make the fitting of the windows and doors look so easy!! Can’t wait to see the next episode of what ye do next. Nearly time to have a sleep in there….
Thanks John. We had such a productive week, can't wait to get the last window in 👌👌🤞
Maggie needs her own channel! She is such a sweetheart ❤
Thanks Jayne 🥰 she's our favourite part of every video 🥰
@@jaynerichards7527 Seconded!!! 🥰
Perfect harvest basket and really pretty too!❤
Thank you Holly, I can't believe I made it 🥰
The dog stole the show! Fair play to you both. Doing a good thing.
I love that mower! What a game changer. Oh and Emily we love the basket you made.
Thanks David, the mower was amazing 👌 sad we had to give it back 🤣
I’ve watched you from the very beginning and continue to be in awe of what you both achieve. Can’t wait to book into your site once you are up and running and just love the look of your shower etc block. I adore the way Maggie loves to come and ‘supervise’ and the clip at the end had me in stitches. Bless.
Thanks Isobel! We honestly can't wait until we are ready to open up to guests 🥰 Maggie is the sweetest, her little tail wagging at every little job we do makes our day!
Great job you two. Love the basket you made Emillie. Wonderful to see the door and windows going in. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Colleen. The basket making course was so fun, I already can't wait to do another one. So happy the window and door is in 🎉 all that's left now is to fit the big 2mX2m one 🤞
Hi my most amazing people, You look as if you are getting on like a house on fire, I just love your videos I just wish they could be a bit longer as I don’t want them to end but sadly they must so here’s looking forward to the next one. You both take care of yourself and stay safe.🛠️🛠️⭐️⭐️👍👌🌹
Thanks Fred 😁 really feel like we are getting somewhere now 🙌
Thankyou for your videos. I absolutely love watching al you both are creating, totally wonderful 🌞
Excellent work on the windows and door ,the new land drainage system will make so much difference, the vegetable plots are looking great ,all the best martin
Thanks Martin. Can't wait to see the difference the drainage will hopefully make on the camping field 🤞🤞🤞
Wow great progress, lovely that Maggie ‘helped’ you fit the door 🤣 good job making the basket Emily. Xx
Maggie is the sweetest, her little wagging tail makes us laugh so much 🥰 she gets so excited!
I have been watching you from the start really coming on now well done both of you, and love how your dog gets involved, bless her in her basket with her toy 🧸
Thanks Linda 🥰 i think we have more photos and footage of her sleeping over anything else. She is just the sweetest ❤️
I just love watching you two accomplish so much, knowing that this is the first time you’ve done any of this. It’ll be fun for you to look back on these videos later in your life. Congratulations on all your successes so far! I look forward to your next video. ❤
Thank you Karen ❤️ can't believe how much we have learnt from being on the land, we are so lucky! Xx
Always love seeing you two working side by side. A very inspiring couple of DIY"ers !!
Thanks Jeff ❤️ couldn't do any of it without our project manager Maggie 😅
We live in central Portugal and have a Portuguese Pointer a Podingo, she loves digging...the little bugga. Wish I was a few years younger
Pointers are so sweet, funny and mischievous 🤣
@@CampOutWest ...or as I put it, a pain in the arse...just like me.
I just love your vlogs. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤
Thanks Gerry 😁
Getting closer to starting on the inside good job
Honestly, can't wait to fit the insulation 🎉🤞
They look fantastic guys 🪟 great job you are both an inspiration ❤🎉
I am deeply impressed by your dedication and resourcefulness in self-building an off-grid cabin on legally abandoned land. Your commitment to creating a sustainable and self-sufficient home is truly inspiring. Your hard work and ingenuity in transforming a challenging project into a reality are commendable. And I am Floating Village Life
Thank you, we still can't believe the land is ours and we get to do this 🥲🙌
One suggestion for your campsite is please offer at least one genuine super king bed and a decent mattress. We have premier inn mattresses. I don’t really understand why no one is offering this kind of setup and it would be a usp. Love the content
Thanks max, great idea. We've already bought the mattresses for our 2 glamping tents (king size) but maybe we'll have to upgrade 🤞
@@CampOutWest let me know if you do a superking and we will definitely book
Brilliant video, you are making so much progress! Great windows and door and your growing is coming on so much. Your family must be so proud of you all ❤
Thank you Jan ❤️ such a productive week! Such a good feeling 😍
Oh wow!!! I love your little basket that you made. Isn't it wonderful that you can make something that is useful and has artistry as well!! Well done you!😊😊
I can't believe I made it 🥰 I already can't wait to make more. We have so much natural willow growing on our land too, so I'm excited thinking of all the baskets we could make from them!
@@CampOutWest Such a wonderful skill to have and use. My mother was a weaver of flax. She taught us all to prepare & weave with flax. She has passed now but I still have some bags she weaved during her lifetime. I treasure them. 😊😊
Great Jon guys, widows and door look good.👍🤩
Thank you! Can't believe they are in 👌👌
The basket is a work of art! Beautiful!
Thank you!!! I honestly can't believe I made it 🥲🥲❤️
Air bags . For the window.
Love you guys. No window. (
ALL MOVE HEAT AND COLD.
Need distince between window and building moving.
There a spunch where the building moves.
In London have water pipes with holes in it to keep the earth in clay from dry or wet. .
To stop the cracking. On the building
Same Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Emilie & Jon, another major leap forward in your cabin build, after all the bad weather of late, now you’ve done the installations, you must be wishing for more heavy rain to test it out😂😂. Looks like Jon had as much fun with the “Flayer” as you did in the weaving session, and looking at the finished basket, as I keep hinting at your dream of a farm shop, you now have another line to sell when it happens. Mock up of shower block looks 5 star. Best wishes as always, Paul, Mayals 👍👍
Paul!!! You're getting me so excited for our our potential future shop 😁😁😁 I love the idea of making the welcome baskets for our future guests and I hadn't thought about potentially selling them too 🥰
Great job, working around the land today. You too are learning a lot and making a lot of progress with your home build. Very happy this weather is helping out by giving you some sunshine to work in. Before you know it your to do list will be completed and then you can work on a new list. Keep well and safe: have fun and be careful.
Thanks Phil! We really have learnt so much since starting this project . Really feel like we are progressing now ❤️
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS YOU SHOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOURSELFS❤❤
I'm quite sure there isn't a professional builder anywhere who could match your meticulous and well-planned approach to building a house. It's wonderful to watch you get it right every step of the way. (I, too, had a GSP. Smartest dog I've ever had...and unmatched when it came to the amount of trouble she could get into.)
Thank you ❤️ it's such a learning curve!Our friends have 2 GSP's and that's where we first came across the breed. They were so clever and used the door knocker when they wanted to come in 🤣🤣