Renovating An Abandoned Home: Demolishing the Building
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welcome to the lake house!! what do y’all think??
Hi ma,am
Is your title misspelled ?
Wow a lot of work but excited to watch the transformation ❤️
I think it is a huge relief to know the cabin is worth saving! It is perfectly situated in a beautiful spot. It also looks like a nice size as it stands. Can always add on if space needs increase. And I can’t imagine more fun than tearing up the unsalvageable parts. Demo requires muscle , which you both have. It’s a free for all with the right tools and great weather . Those miserable black flies are on their miserable way, but I’m betting you will have all the right protective gear to keep them out of your face. I’m loving watching you do this!
If anybody can pull this off, you can. I think the potential is still there! Maybe install some nice big windows and cut out larger holes for them, getting rid of the moldy edges?
I'll bet Porter would have some ideas about the landscaping, and can't wait to see that project take shape as well. Stay safe, Pack! 💛
(I totally would have fallen in that hole, too.😂)
You should consider tarping the roof to mitigate any further damage and give the cabin a chance to dry out a little...even with the leaking windows.
Thank you Barry, we actually did cover the roof with a tarp. It made a huge difference. Thanks for sharing.😊🐶
You ladies are my heroes.
@@judykimbrow2151You made our day!😊💛
just like after a hurricane in Florida. tarp the roof for 2 years before it gets fixed
I’m glad you stopped the rain ingress from the roof. The windows are small. Do you want to make them bigger?
Also, what do you want to with the cabin?
I didn't join the pack until your first cabin renovation started but I've been around long enough to know you can do this. You two are amazing.
Hey Bryan, thanks for having such confidence in us. 😊🐶
I agree with numerous comments of mold prevention and jacking up the house 8 or 16 inches ( one or two layers of concrete blocks) this will better protection from flooding and a nicer view of the lake. Good luck ladies and you can do this
And if you jack it up, maybe do before the inside because it's lighter, less damage, and potential issues can still be seen ❤
You can do that yourselves with some help from a couple of your expert friends that we always like to see.
I jacked up the shell of my much bigger 2 story house, with a Jack of all trades worker I hired.
All of the knotty softwood is salvageable if you are willing to put in the time pulling nails. Given the cost of sound 3/4 S4S these days, it might be worthwhile.
Even if it has mold on one side - hit the mold with old school household bleach (sodium hypochlorite) diluted one to one with water and set the mold facing the sun.
Please throw a piece of plywood over the hole in the floor. One of you gals will accidentally step in - and it won't be pretty. I'd hate to see that happen.
Your talk starting at 5:45 was music to my ears. You are spot on Crystal!
7:00 "I love our priorities" put words to what I was feeling. SO smart to build your dock first. I never would have done that and I would be miserable by now. But because your priorities are right - you have the MARVELOUS place to sit and relax in the sun OMG - you are a brilliant couple
A Lake house has to be all about the view. Floor to ceiling windows/sliding doors all along the front leading out to a beautiful deck to relax on and listen to the birds and crickets etc. in the evenings in Mt opinion. 😊
I know you gals will do amazing.
Thank you, we like the way you think! 😊🐶
Have you ladies thought about raising the cabin up on piles? I know that they do it a lot here in the flood zones of the Southern parts of the US, on top of a raised cement slab foundation. It then provides a nice extra shady entertaining space underneath (that could be screened off a bit for the black fly season 😉) and great for things like an outdoor shower, wood etc.. as well as protect the home from flooding. Not sure if it's doable? But it just may bring you ladies some peace of mind. 😊
You know the windows leak, and you say it's dark in there, perfect opportunity to replace with humungus windows and let the light in! Roofing is a first must, to protect the bones of this build from further damage. I agree on tacking down tarping to protect ASAP! I'm so happy to see you two using all your new skills, and it's going to be much quicker work second time around! ❤❤❤❤ love yas!
Possible safely tip. Nail as piece of board or plywood over the hole in the floor and mark on it "hole!". 😊
I agree, use a piece of scrap from the demo.
Now I can go to bed. Great way to end my weekend in Western Australia with Jaz, Crystal, Izzy and Bella.
We are so happy to have you as part of our pack.
Sending good vibes for a restless sleep.
Thanks for tuning in from Western Australia . 😊🐶
If you are going to save the cabin, while you have it torn open, consider mold abatement first, followed by painting with a mold suppressant paint to prevent re-occurrence.
and maybe lift it up a few feet.
Yes, thank you, we are certainly going to make it mold free. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 😊🐶
@@Vanwives The product we used to kill the mold is called "Action D". Comes by the gallon and gets diluted. Do not be fooled into using a paint like Killz, which is only a stain cover up, not a mold protectant. I will try to find the mold protectant paint we used, but that was 15 years ago, so may not be able to. You might want to try calling Envirotech in Farmington, New Mexico, USA. They did all the recommendations of products for us to use for mold abatement. We had to tear up all the subfloor in our rental and clean and protect the sub structure.
Agreed. Mold abatement specialists wear PPE and protective clothing from head to toe.
Please be careful with this one. As for the PPE you ARE using, it needs to be worn the entire time those materials are being moved, torn out, and thrown into dumpster. Sweeping the floor is not going to contain mold spores. They are flying everywhere in that interior while the work is being done - onto all surfaces, your hair, face, hands, clothing, etc. Cover up your long hair, and don't touch your face with your hands.
@@redrockrogerThank you for passing along all the information we will certainly look into this and find the right paint. etc💛🐶
I'll give you an idea on how to make the best of the view over the lake. You have a fairly large wood decking in that direction, and that's where the main entrance is. I think that entrance is a bad idea when it is not summer. Wet shoes and clothes must be dealt with. Instead, open up a new main entrance at the other end of the house and make the lakefront room an extended living and dining room. My suggestion is that you add a glassed room outside of the existing house, where you have the porch now. That should also include 2-3 metres of the open decking outside to get a room of 25 sqm, or so. Tear up the decking, insulate the floor and put in a normal wooden floor when the new room is weather-proofed. Make the walls, windows and roof as R-heavy as you feel you can afford. The roof would be double-glass or multi-layer plastic on the new part of the new room, outside the porch roof. And make a giant hole in the existing outer wall against the lake, to accommodate a big, sliding glass door, almost the width of the house. That way, you get a room that makes you feel almost like being outside. Full view of the lake, and the sky above. And a fantastic place to have a dining table. You will of course keep the rest of the open wooden decking, for those perfect days when the sun and wind are just right. We've had it like this for almost 25 years in our own home, in Scandinavia, which is probably in a climate similar to yours (but not quite as scenic outside the windows). I have rebuilt the walls and roof twice to accommodate better R-value windows and roof materials, and the better the insulation, the better the room has become. This room has some heating of its own, i.e. radiators and a wood stove, and works well down to, like, minus seven or eight degrees. Below that, you need additional heating. Had we had an even better quality glass roof, the room would probably work well year-round. And a last word: Don't give up if one wall is badly rotted. You can support the house with a temporary wall while a new wall is built. Make the new wall different, with bigger windows, and it will be worth it. That lake view is fantastic!
Suggest you get the roof replaced ASAP, it will save the cottage
I wanted to applaud your sense of priorities too. You always take time to determine the WHY of it all and renforce it (like here making the deck on the lake) so you know why you are putting hard work and make better decisions. Well done!!
If anyone can remodel that cabin it's you two ladies !!! Your knowledge and experience with tools are Amazing !!! Slow and steady win the race ! Have a wonderful week and stay safe !!!! 🇺🇲 / 🇨🇦
Thank you for the vote of confidence. We certainly have knowledge and experience from our cabin build. Hopefully that will help. Enjoy your week. 😊🐶
Whow, what a nice surprise for the two of you.
I'm not a professional builder, but from what I could see in your video. You just need to spray the moidly spots with a strong bleach solution.
a mold killer to spray all the exposed wood. Let it dry for about a week. Get the roof and windows water tight. Then check the rot on the joists. If they are solid, and the chip board has not lost its integrity. You'll have minimum repair to do. That's from what I can see. But until you stop the water from coming inside. You are fighting a losing battle.
Ladies you are an incredible inspiration! I'm almost 60 years old and your go get em attitude makes me do more than I thought I could now our tiny house has a full rap around porch with a laundry and storage house.
Did you build it? That's amazing I'll be 61 in August and I can't draw a straight line much less cut one 😢 those young ladies are something else and so are you ❤️ have a happy Sunday ❤️
@@donnataylor980 Yes ma'am my husband and I started from scratch and now done 3 years later 😜 Happy Sunday to you also 🤠
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when it comes to designated substances, it has been said that 'if its mold, you're gold'. Mold is the easiest of all DS to kill and clean. This is going to be a fun restoration. Don't work so hard you hate the process. looking forward to the future videos...great work so far!
Wow, getting the house down to the bare bones and finding out what the previous owners left behind in walls and floors, in other words finding the legacy/history of the cabin. Glad the PPE was used❣️ Be safe and can't wait for the next project/progress of cabin video 🔨⛏️🥾
Just a couple pieces of plywood....😅😅famous last words! Lol. Bless you for being so optimistic in the face of such a challenge!
I can't get over how fantastic that dock turned out. Great idea!
My husband and I recently renovated a building with similar but even worse water damage. We replaced and sistered problematic joists, cut out and replaced the subfloor, removed the roof and sheathing on the entire building and replaced it all. Turned out great and is solid as a rock. Basically, the framing is all that stayed. It is totally possible. I suggest keeping the original floorplan with the addition of larger windows and doors to bring the outside in. If privacy is not an issue, an open railing in the loft with views to the front would be a nice addition. I also love the staircase. It gives great cabin vibes. Have fun! ❤
Bringing me back to the old time where I was doing this all the time. I don't know how many houses we did this with magazines from the end of 1800 in the walls as insulation. Nothing is so bad that can not be braught back. You do have a great structure and what I saw a very good base. So much potential and the place is a dream beside the creek and the lake. First and foremost is gutting the house and then fixing the roof and the current water problem. Then... by this time you know... You have already passed thru this and did a excellent job. The now old place is what many dream of having. Keep up the great work. Another thing, don't try to see the place finished. One step at a time. Take care. Loves from our pack to yours. 🥰🥰🥰
It's better than I thought it would be so far. I have faith that no matter what you two will figure it out & fix it properly. I have a friend that fixed up an old house they jacked it up and added to foundation to prevent flooding. It looked like car jacks on steroids to me. I would make sure there is enough room under so air can flow to keep future problems away. Hopefully the roof isn't a complete waste. I have faith in you both. It will be beautiful when you get finished. Canada is absolutely gorgeous. Good luck & positive vibes for the roof. Love to you both ❤
Thank you Rhonda, for all your kind words. Yes so many possibilities. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Sending love back from the pack. 💛🐶
I know there are definite big problem areas anf we havent seen the finished demo BUT it looks like more of the house is salvageable than not. Fixing the bad parts (if they can be) sounds cheaper and easier than starting over. If anyone can do this, it's you two! ❤️🐾🐾❤️
Something from a New Orleans post flood mold guy; tearing out all of the obvious stuff is the best way- that said, lots of framing members can look good but may be compromised. Painting all of the standing two by s with sealer that has anti mold agents, then a fast coat of any paint will help seal them from further damage and reduce your finding or smelling the stuff again. It's starting on awesome, so we expect a lot from ya'll!
Soooooo proud of u guys, been watching since the van days, boy have u guys come a long way and accomplished a lot,,,,,,I can only vision how this cabin is gunna look, it’s going to b awesome,,,,,,,,,can wait to watch each week,,,,,,,,,
We appreciate all the kudos. Thank you for being with us since the beginning we love that! 💛🐶
I said from the beginning that the cabin could be saved and I'm so glad you're doing it! In parts of the US that are subject to flooding (during hurricanes), the older homes are often raised and put on pilings. That might be an option if you can get the equipment onto the site, but it could be expensive. Otherwise, you might look into "rainscaping", which you could easily do yourself. My own house floods in front of the front door with every rain and I plan to combine French drains with a dry river that will fill and empty as needed.
Ok, you hooked me with the suspense. I’m still watching, but when you first showed us the cabin, I wondered if it was could be saved. Let’s find out…….
Right! if it can be saved we just have to do it! Thanks for joining us on our adventures. 😊🐶
Great Project ladies!
Your Reno depends on budget, time, purpose and priorities.
Money savers are keeping the plumbing where it is, work around it.
Next considers access, egress and your views. Nice to extend the overhang to make a covered deck area. I would also screen it in. Bugs are no bueno, you will not regret it!
What’s the sqft? You can consider sky lights if you’d like to bring more light in. Would be nice to know what direction it is facing. Pitched roofs are great for lower storage in the loft. I would also consider smaller appliances. 24” fridge, stove, 18” dishwasher, hot water on demand. May only want to fit it like a tiny home. I’m feeling more rustic, true cabin vibes. Come for a swim, bbq, chill vibe. Also depends if you plan on living there eventually or possibly airbnb. Great for Framily stays. My focus would be on land, water mitigation, before the renovation, in case it takes the cabin. Excited for you! I flip small houses have a great deal of experience and knowledge to help you out. Please feel free, also a fellow Canadian, retired living in Florida. Sold my 500sqft concrete block rental property today, so onto a new project. I’m 62! Keep on keeping on!
Brings back memories of restoring an 1890’s Victorian house. Completely gutted the entire interior of the house. It’s a mess but once you have everything removed, fixing up the cabin should be a lot more enjoyable. Good use of PPE.
You Girls Got this, i've watched you two Rebuild your current home and did a Wonderful Job, i'm excited to see what you can do with this place.. NO Worries.. y'all are better carpenters then most building contractors have employed .
GREAT to see you renovating the cabin. When you are fixing the roof don’t forget downspouts and gutters to move the water away from the foundation. Thx for bringing us along! 😊😊😊 John Ken
Have you seen many of their episodes. There is nothing they miss.😍
@@SJC49 Hi, yes I’ve been watching them for some time. But I’ve worked/owned 5 houses in USA/Canada and seen several things that were “overlooked”. Best Wishes. John Ken
Yes, tear it down, save all the good lumber, fixtures etc. Check with local authorities about the flood plane for that area, then build it on stilts. Imagine your front porch 8' off the ground gazing across that beautiful lake. Still lovin'it from Texas 💖💖 pretty ladies. Keep in mind the floor under your walls is probably molded or rotted 🤔🤔🤔
Oh it's fantastic and so are you two. You've got this :) With your knowledge now, I have no doubt that this lovely old cabin's spirit will be restored. Have fun!
Not a designer or engineer BUT I would move stairs back and the kitchen. Keep straight across the front of the cabin living space so you can relax and enjoy the view.
If black flies are a problem put a screened in porch on the front.
Really enjoy your videos! From Vancouver BC
Absolutely love that you’re willing to take on the renovation of this lakeside cabin. After what you accomplished with the first cabin I’m excited to see what you come up with.
Me too
Wow! I'm so impressed with how you just dive into these major projects.
Not me thinking what the heck are you doing? I’ve been building on my own homestead in California as a solo woman for years and I have your vision too! I’m so glad your saving the cabin and refurbishing all that you can. No doubt it’s going to be something special when completed!❤️
Aww thank you Marie for sharing your story with us. Thank you, we have a plan and know we can do it! Thanks for having the confidence in us. 💛🐶
At 21:43 I got a lil teary eyed watching Crystals face fall.. ooo I just seen the look of disappointment. You got this ladies and you did such a good job. It’s all going to worth it in the end.
I'll definitely be watching this tomorrow as it's getting pretty late over here in Melbourne, Australia. Have a great day girls. Xx
Thanks for sharing, happy to hear you will be joining us tomorrow. Enjoy your sleep.😊🐶
14:43 Crystal so got you back Jazzy 😂
You are a super mom the way you talk about Sundays I enjoy all the times I have seen you on the Sundays commercial's you rock it you pups look great love your videos this is from a 79 yearold that can have pets I miss them so much Thanks for great videos
You women are kicking it down! Lots of strength and determination!,, Bravo!
Tarp the roof. Keep going. Mitigate the mold by sealing where needed or replacing the framing or joist with issues. Look really worth saving. Put the same metal roofing on eventually. You’re doing good!
No screaming today??? Love it! Great video, and the cabin is looking amazing! Great job, ladies ❤❤❤❤
Wow, another huge project! It's a lot of work BUT ... having gone through what you did with the main cabin and all your knowledge and experiences, YOU GOT THIS!! 😉👍
Have fun and be safe while working on that cabin . This cabin is definitely the poster child for (fixer upper or tear down ) ..
Ouuu for suggestions! Nothing nicer than a lake front view while washing dishes or laying in a couch on a rainy day!
Also, stairs definitely in the back somewhere to help open up the space! Curious what the upstairs looks like 👀
I got tired just watching you guys do all that work. I got that the drywall was wet from the roof leaking but I was surprised that you tore out all that very expensive wood that made it look like a cabin. It's surprising that whoever built it did two by six walls but installed lousy windows. Same for the roof. One question I have is what about all the moldy joists under the cabin? Replacing those will be a challenge and expensive. Can't wait to see the next phase. Love you guys! 🥰
yep be cheaper to build a new one imo and you get the plus of actually designing the space you want.
VWs, mega kudos for saving that structure! You two have amazing energy, ambition and patience! All the best and Cheers!
I'm so glad I missed a couple of weeks, because now I can catch up on my fav series! Love you gals! So stoked this is happening!!!
Looking forward to seeing what you create, not only with the house, but building up the lakefront land a little further from house. What a view! Good work! What a great work ethic and creative vision you both have. Not to mention a lifetime skill set and knowledge you are also building.
ITS GOING TO BE BEAUTIFUL WHEN YOUR FINISHED!
To me it looks like the bones can be salvaged with a lot more hard work. Be careful and can't wait till next week.
I am in love with the ceiling and walls with that beautiful wood!! Hope it’s salvageable!!!
Move that ladder!! #1 priority. Then imagine remainder of the layout focusing on lake view. So fun😃
Gday from Australia.
Do the roof and windows first. Hire it out. Then take out rotting wood walls boards. Insulate, drywall hire out. Remodel enjoy.
So exciting! I would move the stairs and make the most of your lake view. Love watching you transform your spaces!
New to your channel but have binge watched nearly all of your last cabin rebuild. It looks lie this project will be an awesome amount of work but where its situated is stunning. No good wishing you good luck with the build because im damn sure everything will work out 👍👌
Wow, you ladies pounded that out!
Great job as always.
Keep up the great job!
Thank you. We can’t wait to get started. 😊🐶
Demolation the fun part of the project and you get to see the surprises behind the wall
Right! We had so many surprises some we thought we better not share. Have a happy Sunday. 😊🐶
Beautiful job thus far, girl's.
Now we can start to see what we're actually looking at.
My biggest concern would be the rim joists, bond boards, headers, or end joists. As they are the hardest to replace. It looks like a little bit of rot underneath the one perimeter wall. Going to have to dig into that a bit further...
2"×6" wall studs look pretty clean and are fairly easy to replace if needed. Just toenail any new studs in place. Exterior siding may have to be partially removed to help secure the new studs to the exterior sheet. Don't forget the construction adhesive...
The floor decking repair might be one of the more time-consuming. I'm glad Crystal didn't get hurt. It was a little disconcerning seeing a full puddle of water standing on the floor. When replacing the sheathing, remember to scab in support joists. To support the sheet, end cuts in between the floor joists. You might nail in some studs along the floor joists just to add a bit of support for the new sheets. If you box in the entire repair spot, you won't have any undulation issues later. It also gives you something good to secure the sheathing, too. At 275 pounds. I'm pretty good at finding the weak spots even if i'm not looking. You two standing in one spot is still a little short... Just be careful when trying to test for weak spots.
The roof trusses look pretty good from what I could see. Even if some of the truss are damaged, they're not too bad to copy and replace. They make quite a few different styles of gusset plates nowadays. You can tie it all back in.
The roof. Be very careful. You wouldn't be the first i've heard of falling all the way through... Once you've got the shingles off, you'll be able to tell better. Remember to support any new roof sheathing from underneath. Just like the floors. You won't be able to lay it tongue and groove. So more seem support required. Even if you're laying in full sheets.
I imagine Jasmine playing Spider Girl on the roof.
You might check out the new metal shingles? Although the metal roof you put on the cabin would be just fine.
Definitely need to start over on the windows.
Hopefully, the exterior siding is still in good shape. Although if it's not, I think I know two girls that can fix it.
By the way, beautiful job on that burnt siding on the old cabin. Or should I say new cabin. After finishing up the trim, you can't even tell it been there for decades.
If you keep the old wood siding, make sure you use a good UV exterior sealant. Something you don't have to redo every few years.
Good job on the personal protection equipment, girls. Make sure you strip off before going in the house. Wash all of your stuff, Separate. No moldy/ insulation work clothes in with the daily clothes. Especially the insulation stuff. That glass gets into everything. A quick dip in the lake or Cold shower helps to pull it all out. Keep an eye on each other's breathing. Inflammatory response possible. Mold spores and insulation are not fun to play with. I'm glad to see you kept the puppies out of the building. Don't want them breathing any of that.
I would spray down everything I could with some kind of mold stop first thing. Hopefully, you girls have a few dry days. Let that baby air out. Then spray everything down with mold stop paint. I might even use several coats in some spots.
Interior design. You might check out AI cad. Something to help you flush out your ideas. Some lumber companies have computer systems set up, letting you snap, drag, and click. There should be an easy download for your laptops.
Giving you multiple ideas. Windows. Rooms. Kitchen. Bathroom. Cabinets.... Virtual walk through. You also might check out ai landscape. It might be able to help you with your drainage problems...
Can't wait to see what your girls show us next week.
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Ps. Even if you get everything stripped down to bear bones. And it all looks pretty easy to fix. I still wouldn't blame you if you ordered up an excavator with a thumb on it and a forty yard dumpster. I think we would all love to see you girls build a new structure from the ground up. Neet and clean. Maybe we'll get lucky next place...
Vanwives construction crew on scene... What's "Your" dream.
I don't know what's needed to lift the whole cabin, but if you can raise it up and make the crawlspace um, water tolerant, and just use it for storing things like lake toys, it will improve the view and protect the cabin from floods you can't control.
And it would make some really cool video to share with us!
We have been feeding our dogs RAW for years and it's a massive difference from Kibble for their health and also poos are so small and no doggy gas on better food. Sundays looks like a wonderful product from an ingredients pov (I have Pet Nutrition certs) and I would not hesitate to try Sundays for maybe when we need a food to take on a vacation instead of lugging all of our RAW. Also, one thing of note about Sundays you did not mention is they really do give back as they sponsor several shelter pets with free food for a year (even to the adopters!) so the dogs in their program can recover to a healthy future. Love the company "Sundays" even though we are not in need of their products with our full RAW diet but highly recommend them based on nutritional info and integrity. Also, awesome seeing you PPE up! We love that you are being safer and kinder to your wonderful selves. oh and maybe look into crawl space/basement encapsulation for your house. It made an enormous difference to ours and we are 3 acres lowland in Essex County Ont (humid af) with field runoff surrounding us so the moisture issues are real sometimes. Be well, girls!
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With the second story, if the structure can be saved, I would go with (Swifty quote "are you ready for it?"), BIGGER windows. Having a beautiful view but windows mainly on 1 or 2 sides, does not light up the interior. If you went with A-Frame style windows on the front above the porch roof and a larger window in the back, you'll have lots of glorious sunshine. Also, if you have back access to the second floor and maybe less second floor square footage, you can have a Great Room feel to the front of the first floor. Jassy, more eye protection. Girls, you are such an inspiration.
You two age glowing! What a great project! Can't wait to see how it evolves. A total of EIGHT "everyone" shots. Keep it coming!
Hahahaha, you are doing a lot of shots today
@@Vanwives Yep. Glad you only do one video per week!!!
You have the right idea! Finish the demo and fix the roof. Did a tree hit the roof, that patch is almost a giveaway? A set of steps down to the crawl space and a good sump pump in there. Add few loads of fill and Clementines mussel would keep the creek away. It there something blocking the creek causing the flooding? You have a blank canvas and your creativity!😀😀😀
I know any one of us that has been watching your transformation to who you are today, has 0 doubts of your ability to bring your dreams to life. I was one of the first to say you should build a new cabin, WRONG! I should have known better, your resolve is unparalleled. 25 years ago, I bought a 30'x80' chicken barn that had been neglected for the 20 years before. My plan was to have a garage for my hobbies. The original part of the barn had been built in 1939 with lumber from the infamous hurricane of 1938 here in New England. The second section in 1951. All of it with undersized material. The ridge line looked like a camel's back. Over one summer I built 240' of box beams, 10' at a time without taking the roof off to bring it back to much stronger than it ever was. All on my own before there were lasers and power nailers available to me.
You amazing young ladies have learned in just a few years more than I learned in many, many years. Soon, you will have a beautiful, lake get-a-way for entertaining your friends and the Pups. Congratulations to both of you. You got this!!
Wowee Jake, thanks for the big compliments. We loved that you shared your story with us, very interesting. 😊🐶
I was so happy for you guys completing your home and now I'm selfishly not alone excited to watch this fresh project! You two are badass and I love catching y'all on sundays!! 💪🏻🐾😃
Awe thank you for your kind words. Happy to have you with us every Sunday. 😊🐶
Also, put in some uv lights to kill mold while you are away. Of course, turn them off while you work.
In the upstairs, would it be possible to make that back wall a big window?
And maybe where the hexagon window, could also be a window wall?
It would be sweet to wake up with the sunshine and lake view but also woods view.
Open floor plan on the main floor, with a nice wood stove, maybe a Murphy bed in the downstairs bedroom, so it can be used for other things when no guests are there.
It's going to be beautiful, no matter what you girls do with it, you've got a good vision I'm sure.
Maybe when the weather gets dryer , you could have a rebuild party, like painting party's, good group fun.
Gday from Australia
Gday Connor from Australia, so happy to have you with us on our adventures. 😊🐶
Good morning, y'all, from beautiful Kentucky to beautiful Nova Scotia! Grateful for you 4 in our lives! Off to watch now. 🌞🐶
Good morning to you all in beautiful Kentucky. We love Kentucky! We are grateful to have you in our pack. 💛🐶
I s watching you girls for 7 years and everything yous have done to the van and the cabin has been simple amazing. I"m sure what yous do to the new cabin will be just as good. Thanks again for another relaxing morning. Ta Ta
Raise the cabin and have a beautiful screened porch underneath! Definitely get floor to ceiling windows on the lakefront view.
If you decide you want to save the cabin please please please call in a mold abatement specialist to take a look. Having lived in humid wet swampy areas, it's really hard to fully get rid of mold.
Agreed.
Typo - “we’re” in title. Should be “were”. Signed, the grammar police. 😊
Right you are Kath! We do love the grammar police. 😊🐶
I would start with a good roof tarp to prevent more water coming in. Then see if you can do mold remediation in the basement/crawl space. If you can get the beams and subfloor in decent condition, proceed. If not, you are just wasting your time and money with anything built on top of that. Then you should tear it down to the studs inside and kill the mold. Replace any rotted studs and floors. Paint everything with mold-resistant paint. Then reroof. That probably entails tearing down to the rafters, replacing plywood, and putting a new membrane on with some kind of roof surface. Metal seems to go pretty fast, but shingles look better. Don't last as long as metal though. Rewire, replumb, and insulate. Then work on the interior.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Sounds like a plan. 😊🐶
Y’all can do it, I have faith.
We CANNOT wait!
I was so surprised to see you eating white bread! Doing a stellar job girls.💞
I love the cabin! I think you made the right choice. Looks like you have 2 1/2 good walls and 1 1/2 that will need some work. That’s not bad at all. I would definitely move the stairs to the back corner or along the back side so you have clear views to the water. What a treasure you guys have there. I’m definitely jealous of the potential it has and know you two will knock it out of the park.
You guys have taken on another complete renovation. That is not a surprise in itself. I am very confident that you can do this, you now have lots of training and knowledge. Can't wait to follow along and watch you renovate your new cabin.
Looks prime for an open loft space. Second floor deck over porch roof would be cool too with a catwalk from the loft to get to it. First floor porch screened in second floor deck open to the sky. Bigger windows. Woodstove/cookstove combo. Have fun!!
SUGGESTION..big windows looking out to the lake and dont leave stairs in middle of house. Move them to the side will or back wall. Opens up cabin but can also use for storage or coat hanging under stairs.
Eek! 😬 when you uncover what's underneath, and the problem is maybe not you thought and you say to yourself i can work with that. After you guys put your finishing touches (lot of work) it's going to be anything short of Amazing. Thanks for Sharing ladies...
Cover the roof before more rain comes in. Also be careful of the black mold. Get it all out! I love the 2 by 6 walls.
Right! The roof is covered stay tuned. 😊🐶
keep it! rebuild will give you what you want, no need to demolish.. You can do it!
Y'all are so brave and so strong. I love watching you work. (I especially love that I get to simply watch and not participate!) 😉
And since you asked, I think you should move the stairs to that back corner; it's weird having it right next to the door and ending a step from the front wall. I'd keep the bedroom and bathroom where they are, but perhaps extend the bath if there is room to work around the stairs in that location. Whatever you decide, I'll looking forward to watching that, as well. 🙃😊
You ladies are doing a terrific job! Clean out all the moldy stuff, rebuild the sub-floor and you’ll have a clean palette to build another dream cabin! YOU CAN DO IT!
If you can do to the lake house what you have built at your hunt cabin, you will have perfection every day with coffee on the porch with a lake view. A dream come true for anyone appreciating the outdoors. Amazing amount of work ahead but with your work ethic you will be rewarded once again. Thank you for taking us along your life journey. Amazing. Tod in Idaho
It looks like you have a bit of a job ahead of you. On the bright side, you have an amazing view from that site, a foundation that appears pretty solid, relatively sound 2x6 framing, and a really cool dock. Once you get all the rotten wood removed/replaced, mold mitigated, roof issues resolved , and dried in, you will have an amazing blank slate to work with.
You two have shown some serious skills when you need to. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
With such a great porch, my sister and her hubby, made theirs into a screened porch, for when the bugs were crazy, but made the big screen windows removable, it was so easy, he just added little latches to slip on and off, it was really convenient.
Just a thought.
If the roof is leaking, get it covered with steel asap! Dry the place up! Eddie
Love y’all’s work ethic, and how awesome it is to watch people build/demo things when it’s not their expertise (even though you’re seasoned vets now). Have you thought about putting a tarp over the roof so that if does rain while your working on it you are protecting the stuff and letting everything dry out? Cheers fabulous ladies!
Gotta move the stairs to the back. Bathroom/storage under the stairs.
Open-plan downstairs, more doors/windows. Sleeping upstairs. Simple! 🙂
Certainly isn't anybody who can say with a straight face that you two are not up for a challenge. I hope you are able to save this because I kinda wanna watch you two rebuild it. Go for it
Bedroom on river side to listen to it while sleeping..kitchen living area windows looking over lake. Especially either the sink doung dishes or dining area to have a gorgeous view during meals.
East peasy. U girls got this 💪 Worth the rebuild for all those reasons and more. Off to a get start. Section by section for the rebuild. As previously mentioned, tarp the roof asap.
Hard working ladies, can't wait to see what you do when you get past the roof and window repairs! 🥰🥰😎😎