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Final Homestead Progress Before Snowfall | Cabin Post Holes & Outhouse Cribbing

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  • Опубліковано 10 лис 2023
  • This might be the last of the "Fall" work!
    The day after we poured the concrete base for the cabin post holes, we got 4 inches of snow! Thank goodness we insulated and tarped them.
    Before even getting the holes done, we finished up the groundwork surrounding the outhouse. We installed a wooden box for cribbing to support the walls of the underground messy end of the outhouse. This is to keep the walls from caving in and allegedly encourage waste to compost into the gravel rather than build up. Many outhouses have to be moved at least every few years and we are hoping this method (recommended by neighbors and friends in Alaska) will help us keep it in one place longer!
    Once that was finished, we focused on marking out the cabin perimeter and Levi got to work on the backhoe to get our post holes dug. Every single day was flying by the seat of our pants. It seems the weather forecast changes quickly here. The best way to tell what would be getting done that day was to look out the window.
    The holes were dug so fast that we barely knew what to do with ourselves so we shot to town in the early morning and got the concrete and posts. With the help of Levi's Dad's concrete mixer, we also made quick work of pouring the flat bases for the posts to sit on.
    The day after pouring the concrete, we received our first accumulating snowfall! Only time will tell whether this slows us down or shuts us down.
    After some discussion, we have made SO much more progress this fall than we ever planned. We closed on our dream piece of Alaska on September 7th and by November 7th, we have so much done.
    Stay tuned for some fun in the snow and as always THANK YOU for watching!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 38

  • @marysonnenberg3849
    @marysonnenberg3849 9 місяців тому +1

    You two are rock stars. Hard to believe that you are almost ready to build.
    Gramma

  • @maryricketts8526
    @maryricketts8526 9 місяців тому +3

    Good start. Can't wait until spring.

    • @beccanlevisalaska
      @beccanlevisalaska  8 місяців тому

      Us too! Cabin kit is scheduled to deliver for some time in April while the road is still frozen but not yet muddy. 😍

  • @jewels7832
    @jewels7832 9 місяців тому +2

    Progress awesome. Can't wait to see that cabin come up out of the ground...lol 😊

  • @JamesCouch777
    @JamesCouch777 9 місяців тому

    I have to give Levi kudos for keeping the chain sharp. I can't tell you how many homesteaders I've seen that don't know how to sharpen a chainsaw chain. 👍👍 Can't wait to see your progress.

    • @beccanlevisalaska
      @beccanlevisalaska  8 місяців тому

      That's something his Dad drilled in him ages ago, definitely worth the extra work to keep them sharp!

  • @charlottekomenda2353
    @charlottekomenda2353 9 місяців тому +4

    You two should be proud of yourselves.😊
    Amen, tools are meant to be used!

  • @shirleyharvey7376
    @shirleyharvey7376 9 місяців тому +4

    Levi I’m glad to see you much more comfortable in front of the camera. Y’all are going to do great. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @ws775
    @ws775 9 місяців тому +3

    You will be all set to go next spring!

  • @deborahmcsweeney3349
    @deborahmcsweeney3349 9 місяців тому +1

    Awesome! Y'all are smart! Getting done what you can before deep cold and baby!

    • @beccanlevisalaska
      @beccanlevisalaska  8 місяців тому

      We are so grateful that snowfall and cold held off for so long! We had a -12 F day just last week though so the property is officially on a break.

  • @rachaelsupadventures
    @rachaelsupadventures 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey pretty Becca❤ you and Levi are getting a lot done!

  • @scottslinger1003
    @scottslinger1003 9 місяців тому +2

    Your soil seems exceptional on the video. Looks like if you drop a seed on the ground it’s gonna take off. Way to hustle on those post holes!

    • @beccanlevisalaska
      @beccanlevisalaska  8 місяців тому

      It does seem like great soil! I am no expert on it though. Hopefully in the spring I can get a good garden started and get to saving on groceries!

  • @artist4007
    @artist4007 9 місяців тому +3

    You peeps must be in the best shape of your lives, inside and out!

    • @beccanlevisalaska
      @beccanlevisalaska  8 місяців тому

      I can't wait to be recovering from the little one so I can be more help though!

  • @user-mq3xz7wf8v
    @user-mq3xz7wf8v 9 місяців тому +3

    Good going getting stuff in the ground done before freeze up and too much snow!!

    • @beccanlevisalaska
      @beccanlevisalaska  8 місяців тому

      Every time I look at the snow outside, I am so grateful we got a lot done a few weeks ago!

  • @JamesCouch777
    @JamesCouch777 9 місяців тому

    Y'all have made so much progress in a short time. If anyone can do it, you guys can 👍💪🙏👏👌

  • @yoop177
    @yoop177 9 місяців тому +3

    Looks great!
    Surprise nice fall weather too.

  • @user-bk1kk9tl9b
    @user-bk1kk9tl9b 9 місяців тому +3

    Great progress guys! It will be so cool to watch you build your cabin in the spring! Take care and see you next time!

    • @beccanlevisalaska
      @beccanlevisalaska  8 місяців тому

      I can't wait to start the build! The cabin is going to feel like an absolute palace when it's done!

  • @estellaknox9285
    @estellaknox9285 9 місяців тому +1

    Waiting for the next video

  • @tskins4877
    @tskins4877 9 місяців тому +2

    Great going you guys! You're set now for the build in the spring! 😊❤ Thanks for bringing us along for the ride!

  • @mariodube3688
    @mariodube3688 9 місяців тому +1

    SLT Québec Canada

  • @bennym1956
    @bennym1956 8 місяців тому

    As least y'all were smart enough to hire a bulldozer to get a road in ! Se others struggling and duh !!! A plethora of Off Grid cabins in Alaska on UA-cam......and I'm like why ??? Must like snow and mosquitos !! lol Happy in the South around family !

    • @beccanlevisalaska
      @beccanlevisalaska  8 місяців тому

      The mosquitos didn't bug us as much as we expected but we do love snow! We were so grateful to get the driveway in before winter!

  • @sarahschlosser1203
    @sarahschlosser1203 9 місяців тому +2

    Tools make it simple...use the tools

  • @willamettehops
    @willamettehops 9 місяців тому +1

    Do you need to paint or treat the plywood to use it for the outhouse hole? Seems like it's gonna rot quick down there?

    • @beccanlevisalaska
      @beccanlevisalaska  8 місяців тому +2

      It is treated wood, there were mixed reviews about whether or not to use it but we didn't want it to rot right away either!