BUILDING A CHEAP DIY DOCK BUILD FROM BARRELS (abandoned lakefront home)
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- Опубліковано 4 тра 2024
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Our Journey! How did we get here?
In the winter of 2019 we moved in to our self built van full time to begin living, working and travelling Canada. We quickly fell in love with chasing our dreams of adventuring off the beaten path, living off grid and being self sustaining. We drove our van thousands of miles through various countries-Canada, USA, Mexico & Guatemala. All of which we documented here on our channel, be sure to check that out! After many years on the open road we found ourselves 15 acres of remote woods of Canada where we are building a homestead and renovating our fully off the grid cabin. We are diving into this chapter of our lives in no experience, we're so happy we can bring you all along as we learn to do it all with our own two hands. Thank you for being here with us for cabin life, van life and all the in between!
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Who’s going to be the first one in the water??? This DIY barrel dock was an awesome build- highly recommend if you’re shopping for a dock. It’s TIME to tackle this abandoned cabin and find out what we’re in for- STAY TUNED 💛
I'm glad your eye is ok I now wear PPE glasses scrubbing showers and toilets and sinks lol 🤣
YAAAAY!! This is gonna be a BLAST! 👏🏼 The Pack 🐾 is here for the adventure. New project for the Summer! 🌞🧢🕶️ XOXO Mo & Phil 😻
JUST AN FYI on those barrels... I have a floating dock made with those barrels here on my ranch and I have to end up replacing several every spring because the ice crushes them during a pond freeze, even though they are all well sealed. Make sure you have top access after the thaw, to replace them if one fails, and you should have no problem.
LOVE FROM PUNE INDIA🇮🇳🇮🇳 😊🥰😍🙂🤝😊
Awesome Dock! you can also use the floating principle for the New cabine build😀
Very impressive building skills. You ladies don't skimp on the materials, or the work involved, all with lots of laughs and smiles. I know my engineer grandson would definitely approve of your build planning, execution, and quality. Congratulations! And thank you so much for your sharing all of your adventures with us.
Aww Jake thanks for all the good feels. You filled up our hearts. Appreciate the support and your viewership-We are so happy to have you as part of our pack. 💛🐶
That is exactly how I built mine 31 years ago and it is outside floating in my 1 acre pond still, and hopefully for many more years ! Love you girls !
Awesome! Nothing like a float on the pond. Thank you for watching 💛
Crystal modeling on the board walk was hilarious 😂
Is there anything you gals can't do, it's fabulous
haha still laughing at that walk! Thank you for watching 💛💛💛
You truly amaze me by your capabilities. I learn so much by watching your shows. Bella's little face looking out of the window as you are driving down the driveway was the cutest thing ever. I look forward to every Sunday, it is the highlight of my week. Love you all!!
Thank you Dee Dee! We love your beautiful compliments. Bella is the best. Izzy too. 💛🐶
There's Nothing these two Ladies cannot accomplish together. Beautiful Work, wishing you both many many, many hours of enjoyment.
Thank you for your kind words. We always try try try! 😊🐶
A big thank you to both of my favourite girls. I have never seen a dock built before, what you did was so clever, another great successful project built by Jaz and Crystal. Hug from me.
Love from Mike. ❤❤
Hey Mike, thanks for the kudos. sending love back from the pack. 💛🐶
Your vlog is the only one I watch on Sundays. I don't mind the ads I watch them too religiously. Your positive outlook in life is contagious, I always have a smile watching you.
Aww Alicia, you filled up our hearts. We feel honoured to have you as part of our pack. So happy you feel it’s contagious 💛💛
DOCK DOCK DOCK! Absolutely the most important improvement for this summer! NOT kidding and so psyched for all the fun you'll have!
Right! Right! Right! We wanted to have the dock in place before we started all the big projects with the cabin. We had a fun time building the dock. Hopefully the rest of the projects go as smoothly.
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@@Vanwives Even if they don't, you got this. It makes my heart happy to see you two figuring out how to tackle hard things and support each other through it. You do better and better all the time, learning as you go.
AMAZING DOCK!!! Excellent progress, ladies!!! And that includes BELLA and IZZY!! 🥰❤️🎶❤️🐶🐶🏡🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Right! Bella and Izzy are a big part of the projects. 💛🐶
The dock looks great! That hammock was a fabulous idea too !!
Congratulations on an awesome job, Ladies!!!!!!!!! ❤️
Thank you.. We love the hammock and so does Bella.
We thought her paw may go thru but so far she is good. 💛🐶
WOW! You all NEVER cease to amaze! That is a thing of beauty! GO YOU!
Her hair is looking really good. Maybe the sunshine?
We wanted to finish the dock before we started the cabin so we had a place to chill, on our breaks. 😊🐶
To most people, a dock would be one of the final touches to a cabin rebuild, but not to the Vanwives...love it!!!!!
We wanted to have a place to go and chills and play a little when we took a break.
It was the first priority!🤩🐶
Very impressive job, ladies! Jaz & Crystal did a good job too. 🐶🐶
Ha ha Patrick that was funny. 🤩🐶
That is freaking awesome. Looks fantastic. Can't wait for the transformation to begin. As always thanks for taking us along for the ride.
The transformation is coming your way! Thanks for coming along with us. 💛🐶
Oh wow!! The Abandoned cabin will be amazing!!! Can’t wait to see it all finished.. of course it’ll be fun watching all the cool projects you ladies have in store for this place!! Swim👙🏊♀️🏊♀️🩱🤿🩳🏚️🛖
Awesome job Ladies!! You and the babies will enjoy it for years to come. Love to you all!! ❤️❤❤️❤
Hey Shari, we love this little piece of paradise. 💛🐶
I've been looking forward to your new projects at the lakefront home.
The weather has been on our side! Here we go! 😊🐾
@@Vanwives You did a beautiful job on that deck!
thats what we use is the blue barrels to make our boat docks and platforms on the river. Good Job! I love the net. Last winter the river froze and most people pull them out but we left one in and it got froze in place, all good because it was metal rope tied down otherwise the thawing and river flooding would have washed it away, one blue barrel underneath out of 10 did break away loose.
That dock is an awesome build. You will enjoy it when the weather and water gets warmer. Can’t wait for the cabin remodel/rebuild!
You won’t have to wait much longer. 😊🐶
You two are so adventurous. So many of us are in awe of your abilities and your spirit! Who knew what you were capable of when you first got to the end of that driveway so many years ago?? We all truly enjoy every episode Ottawa fan 👵🥰
Hello Sandra from Ottawa, happy to have you in our pack. You are so right , who knew, we did not. 💛🐶
WONDER WIVES 😂😂 YOU TWO CAN DO ANYTHING, BUILD ANYTHING... SO PROUD OF YOU BOTH 😊
Thanks for the kudos 🤩🐶
Love how you two get along and both your smiles are infectious. Wish I found someone like you two have. My ex ridiculed me once for using string for a gardening project. It wasn’t until we were in therapy that the therapist told her that gardeners used string all the time.
We love both the caramel and cinnamon spreads! Now I have to try and find some lol.
Cinnamon spread was discontinued but I found a recipe they say is very close.
Cinnamon Spread:
*1 Cup Margarine or Butter
(Do not leave on counter if you use butter-it will spoil)
*1 Tbsp Cinnamon
*1/2 tsp Cardamom
*1/4 cup Icing Sugar
*1/4 cup Brown Sugar
*1 Tbsp Vanilla
Whip all ingredients together until smooth. Store in airtight container in the fridge for a few weeks; if it lasts that long.
Wow, thank you so much for the recipe. We will be trying it real soon.💛💛
Hi girls, i was crying watching your video, ... my golden retriever 11 y old, was had dysplasia , we went for the hip protshesis replacement in november last year, the vet didnt do a good job, 5 weer later broken femur, 3 moths later luxation of the hip hip prosthesis.... just 10 days ago , the hip replacement was removed, , 3 operation, many scanner, many radiologies, many painfull night and day of seeing our baby in pain,... he was full of live, loved swimming and he would jump from your dock like your babies do ... only now he cant ... Look after your babies, i know you do but be aware of how quick time past with them . Love your videos and even if i cry i love your dock. Big hugs
Awe you had us tearing up. You are so right our dogs are such a big part of our lives, they are truly family. 💛🐶
Why don’t you cut the courage bolts with a hacksaw? I would put two nuts on it all the way down cut the length. then back to two bolts out to fix any thread issues
Thank you Cynthia, we appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. 😊🐶 Many have mentioned that, good idea for sure.
fantastic work ladies, the angler in me wants to sit on the dock, catching fish and drinking ice cold beer.
You two are quite the intrepid designers and builders. Thats a genius idea with the net. I havent seen a dock yet with one of those. Great job ladies.
Morning ladies! This was such a a wonderful idea! I love it! And it was fun watching y'all have a good time building your dock! As always,love your channel and love your homestead projects! Y'all are a joy to watch!
Thank you for sharing with us!
That looks like such a blast! Even building it looked like fun because you know how much joy it's going to give you. When the swimming season is over, just tie some floats to the end of the chains so don't have to go digging for them next spring. Great job and I'm a little jealous... Have an awesome week! ~Maarten
Hey thanks for the tip Maarten but we will take the dock out at the end of the season. We play hard and work hard the balance in life. 💛🐶
@@Vanwives Good plan. But if you don’t want to dig and pull up the cinder blocks, tie nylon ropes to the chains and floats to the other end so you can leave those in the lake and still find them next spring…
Every day you are at the site that is dry and warm I suggest you open up everything that will open in the cabin (even crawl space door) Fresh & clean warm air is the best way to get the moisture issue under control. I would go as far as setting up a tiny solar power system to power electric fans 24/7 during summer months.
Drying the cabin out is a process. it will take time. But it can be done!
I'm really happy you did not decide to burn it down and start over. That would have been a big waste.
Thanks Steve, for sharing your insight with us. Happy to have you in our pack. 😊🐶
@@Vanwives The pleasure is all mine! I so appreciate he opportunity to share your adventures :)
It looks awesome ladies another build of the checklist, all you need now is to order up some wonderful weather, but i see a cold water plunge off the dock! Thanks for Sharing, you Guys Amaze...
You two & your two pups are absolutely amazing!! The building of your dock was great to watch!! This property is going to be another gorgeous design with you two at the helm!( and your two supervisors🐶🐶) Keep the videos coming!! Thank you!! 🙏😊❤️🇨🇦🏳️🌈
You are both amazing, you can tackle anything, you should be so proud of yourselves ❤
Thank you Paul for your kind words. 💛🐶
You guys are always doing so many projects. They’re amazing beautiful incredible parts to your off grid life. I just don’t know how you do it all!
You built more than a dock ... you built the beginning of a dock lifestyle!! Such brilliant ideas in your dock build from using marketplace plastic barrels all the way to the awesome catamaran section of the dock!! Your building and expertise at planning never cease to amaze me!
Thanks for all your kind words Brenda.💛🐶
It’s fantastic! At Minimum, fill half way full with sticks/logs/wood filler, before your good fertile soil/compost/potting mix. There are lots of great gardeners on UA-cam to help you with your green thumb. It looks so great, can’t wait to see the next one!
CRAZYAZZ build 😳💪🏽💪🏽looks fantastic, love the water hammock netting. Someone(s) did their homework 🪷🪷
We like to look at all our options, so we make the right decision for us! Thanks for coming along with us on our journey.😊🐶
You ladies are amazing. Y’all can build just about anything!!
Omg you girls just make my day so much better. Like you’re the coolest people I know….. and I don’t even know you 😂😂 but for reals, Nice work. I feel like you give so many people happiness and joy. Personally you have inspired me so much. Not just to take charge and get shit done, but since watching your channel I feel like my mindset has changed. I’m so much more happy and see the beauty around me so much more. My life is no where near as magical as yours, but getting to tune into your adventures each week makes me smile so much. Thank you 😊 ❤ looking forward to next merch drop. Last time wasn’t in the cards for me. But so want to support you guys. Have a great week!!
You two are amazing! What an awesome place to hang out and play. Hugs to you and the girls.
WOW!!!! Beautiful job ladies. I'm guessing when it comes to who goes in first, you two will hold hands and jump in together. I suggest on your first day in the water, you "go over" the lake bottom where you jump in and out a bit so you won't be jumping on anything that would hurt your feet. I don't know how clear the water is, but I hope it gives you a good view of the bottom. If not, there are always goggles. Bella and Izzy are going to love the deck. I'm looking forward to other projects there.....and I know you won't forget where you live. Bernie ❤
You sure do know us well Bernie. Yes we will probably jump in together holding hands.Happy Sunday. 💛🐶
Hello ladies. You are going to want to strap the barrels in. also you may find the dock a bit high and bounce around a little when you move around on it. One trick is to fill the barrels 1/4 to 1/3 with water. that will lower it amd make it more stable.
I was thinking that about the barrels, that there was nothing keeping them in place.
Thank you for mentioning that. We thought about it and we may do that in the future when we take the dock out in the winter. Although the lake looks big it’s really a small pond with little water movement or wind, might be worth it!😊🐶
@@VanwivesYeah it's too late to let you gals know this but with those super long bolts you could have cut the bolts off and use the cut off threads just by putting a nut on both ends. Might be helpful info for someone.
Thank you, we do appreciate you sharing your ideas, insight and experience with us. Never too late!😊🐶
That is a nice looking dock girls !!! Well done. Bella and Izzy seem to approve and that is very important. PAWS UP FOREVER!!! Peace and love from Salem, Or.
Thank you James. It always has to have Bella and izzy’s approval! Paws up forever. 💛🐾
You are very capable young ladies enjoy your projects. Over here in Australia 🇦🇺 we leave spacer gaps for expansion and contraction for floorboards and screw blocks in front of bowed boards and use wedges. Keep up the great content plenty more great times to come on the docks,floating house
Another terrific project! You ladies are awesome! Can’t wait to see you lounging on that doc in the warm Summer sun!
Cannot wait! Tyyyy 💛
Your family must be very proud of you!!! Very clever girls😊
Regards from Spain
Oh yes yes are families are so proud. Really quite impressed as well. Shout out to Spain. 💛💛
As usual Crystal & Jaz you both are incredible nothing too tough for you both!! 👍😜 Bella & Izzy are adorable wrapped under with blankets!! Clementine to the rescue! My favourite Vloggers & very fashionable gals!! 😆 Bloody incredible dock!!!!💜💜🐶🐶
Hey Pamela.
Thanks for the kind comments. You filled up our hearts. Bella and izzy are the stars. We love them so much. 💛🐶
@@Vanwives pleasure as you are exceptional role models 😍
Theres one thing sure...You girls amaze me with all your different ideas and builds....Thats the way i love your videos....Stay safe and see you on the next one...God bless you all
This is absolutely wild! Who ever heard of two people to build a dock?!? Fantastic ladies! So impressed!
So wild and fun! Happy to have you following our journey. 😊🐶
Now I know where the Canadian geese are going🤠❤️. With a stop by our pond here in OKLAHOMA.😊
You women are amazing! Such good work putting that dock together and getting it out there. You girls work so hard, but have fun. Love it.🎉💜
You two amaze me that dock looks fantastic great job. I really enjoy watching your videos every week.
Awesome video Girls!!! Y'all really Rocked the Dock build! See ya next time.
Great job well done.....Maybe throw banding over barrels to keep them from being dislodged eg. storm!!!
Thank you for mentioning that. We thought about it and we may do that in the future when we take the dock out in the fall.
Although the lake looks big it’s really a small pond with little water movement or wind, might be worth it! 😊🐶
Angle grinder with a cut off disc to cut the bolts to length once they're done up and you'd have given yourselves a whole bunch of very useful galv threaded rod. And unless those decking boards were basically completely wet (and therefore as swollen as they could be) when you installed them, any decking that's near water like yours should have at least 5mm between boards to allow for expansion and contraction of the boards. No gaps means that they'll cup in no time.
Very impressive building skills. Fantastic ladies! Love you all!!
You girls make me so jelly!! I used to work construction, my x & I owned a company. Now I am 54 with injuries from not working smart like y'all, and I miss it SO much!!!
Glad I have two amazing, kick butt bosses like y'all to watch tho!! Killed it on the deck 👍🏼💪🏼
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Sorry to hear about your injuries Melinda. Happy to have you in our pack. 💛🐶
@@Vanwives Oh I've been here w y'all for yearssss now & I'm staying!! Haha not going anywhere!! 👍🏼💪🏼❤️🐾
Enjoy your dock ladies and fur babies!! 🫂🫂🫂🫂
Thank you Deborah, we are all sure loving the dock. 💛🐶
OMGOSH I love this!!!! How fun! Great job as always ladies!❤️🐾🐾❤️
You two NEVER EVER cease to amaze me!!! What gorgeous docks! You guys did such an amazing job! They look WAY BETTER than the one we did at our lake house about 15 years ago!! (But I'm just gonna say it here because they'll never read it hear, LOL.... They WOULDN'T LISTEN to my ideas! LOL!!! I wanted to build EXACTLY like you guys did. But my other family members couldn't see my vision! LMAO!!)
As always.... thank you so much for sharing your amazing lives with us and allowing me to live vicariously thru your videos!
Sincerely
Christeen
A note to your family! See COEXIST vision 😂💛 tyyyyyy
@@Vanwives lol!!
I mean what CAN’T yall do!!! So inspiring.
Aww Alisa, how sweet of you to say! Happy Sunday. 😊🐶
That’s incredible!!! You’re going to have the best summer!!!
We love making happy memories. 😊🐶
Your dock looks so awesome and I’m sure it will give you lots of enjoyment over the summer. 👍❤️
We are looking forward to making lots of happy memories on this dock. 😊🐶
great job ladies Always amazed at the work you both take on so you are now Dock Workers
Love your DIY projects at lakefront home
I keep being amazed by you two! Well done👍🏻
Daaannngg, girls!!! Once again upping your game. Gotta love a good dock 🛟
Impressed with all you do ♥️
When you wrapped the girls in blankies...just the cutest pups ever❣️
Right! They love their blankets. 💛🐶
You ladies are so inspirational! Love and admire how you have managed to learn all these amazing skills!! The life you two have built together, is incredible! Sending so much love, hugs & great Canadian weather!! Xo
Thank you Stacey for all the love! Sending you back love from the pack. 💛🐶
Best part is watching Bella watch Crystal in her waders..” is mama a giant frog”? This was amazing ladies! Thank you for sharing another amazing build! Again, you inspire.
You are so right, Bella really pays attention to everything that is going on. Good description a “giant frog”!Ha ha 💛🐶
Thanks for sharing this amazing journey n adventure with me. Mucho Love Always ❤️ ❤ ❤ ❤
Awesome job ladies, I cannot tell you how much I enjoy this venture.
Tiktok you built a dock!
It's gorgeous and so are you both.
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That cabin looks like my dream home...dear universe, one day 😍🙏
We hope your dream comes true. 💛🐶
Looks great, we'll done! An idea that works for us is to attach the barrels with metal ribbons, because if you party wild on the platform, or heavy storms haunt you, a barrel might slip out and it's a pan in the butt to get it back under with the platform in the water. Speak of experience 😂.... but you have Clamentine, we did it by hand.
You ladies give me hope for the future. It's nice to see people chasing their dreams. Hello from Australia, by the way.
So excited for the dock build. Dreaming of what you're going to do with the cabin.
We were so excited to get started. Oh yes the cabin will be an adventure.😊🐶
You girls ROCK! There's no job that you won't tackle- Love watching your channel! Keep up the good work!
Hey Marylee, thanks for coming along with us on our journey. 💛🐶
Another enjoyable Sunday morning with my coffee watching you both showing off your skills while making us smile. Looking forward to all the adventures you are about to fulfill at the abandoned cabin. STAY SAFE STAY WELL AND ENJOY EACH DAY
Hey John, thank you for the giggle. Happy Sunday.😊
The dock looks amazing. Awesome job Ladies🎇🎇
I’m so excited for this new build also both of you inspired me to get up and get stuff done even if I am new to something ❤
We love that Hollie, thanks for sharing. 💛🐶
Ditto to all the positive comments. These videos should be mandatory for all young girls! What great role models!
Good Sunday morning ladies! 🌅
Happy Sunday Colleen. 😊🐶
Love the dock!! I can't wait to see the finishing touches on the house and the yard! I know it's going to be amazing...❤ U guys!
You two lovely young ladies are so talented, looks great
Wow! I got here early this Sunday! So excited a new build video!
Happy to have you here with us Karey. Here we go!😊🐾
Wow it looks great!
Vanwives and Izzy, and Bella are very clever. You will have so many fabulous days on your doc.😊
Girls! Always! Every time! My cheeks hurt from smiling and laughing out loud. I love you girls so much. Internet mom here is always impressed and so proud of you💕
Looks great, but you should have spaced decking with a nail to allow for swelling and not buckling. Such a beautiful property. Epic build❤. That runway strut had me in tears. Too funny❤😂
Thank you! The wood was soaked so we know not to space it as it will dry and shrink!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 💛💛
You guys got it covered…I shoulda known. What a great job
You dont need to the wood will shrink when dry giving a space.
Yea, they just said that…read
I live on a lake, and you two having that dock is going to be so nice!
We think so to Brenda. 💛🐶
You two are living my dream. Lots of hard work and fun.
You two can build anything! You made that look so easy! Love it!
Beautiful ladies did you forget to spray the lumber with water sealer? It's i wish I could have been there moments. Too much fun for just two, O well a day late and a dollar short, always lovin'it from Texas 💖💖
Hello girls good job on the new cabin dock 👋👍
Thanks Liam. This was a fun build with only a few challenges.😊🐾
Great job girls, once again You never cease to amaze!! Oh! Loved the runway walk down The dock!!!😎
As I sat here with my cup of coffee waiting for the video air was wondering what you guys were gonna do.. WOW.. that is so cool..great job you two.
Thanks for sharing with us Phillip. We loved doing the dock, it was a fun project. 😊🐶
“I got a bigger stick than you” 100% Jazzy energy 💪🏽🐶😂😂😂😂
Happy you get my humour and my energy! lol🤩🤣
Amazing Video I enjoy Look awesome cool pretty stunning Queens wow cool. Looking forward all Day. Fav UA-camr. Cool idea ❤
Thank you Dominik, for all the sweet compliments. Happy to have you in our pack. 😊🐶
You work so hard on your projects. What a wonderful place for you guys to relax, how lucky you all are to be able to have your own private getaway 😊
That dock is amazing!!!! Great job ladies ❤❤