2 Years Alone Building an Off Grid Log Cabin in the Wilderness, Start to Finish

I just watched an hour and a half video of a man building a cabin by himself. Today was a good day.

I think people under estimate the overall difficulty of such a task that this man accomplished. The strength, the accuracy, time management (seasons, weather, daylight), the mental aspect (being secluded, wild animals, not close to healthcare, absent from family), oh and documenting all of it, editing and everything else that I missed. My hats off to Shawn. “My self Reliance” I couldn’t thin of a better title. Happy New Year!

This man isy hero,I wanted to do this when I was 19 , now I'm 84 and the longing is still there. So I enjoy watching our hero and pretend I'm there with him.

That was really nice of you to keep your dog company while she built that entire cabin by herself.

I’m watching from a hospital bed with renal failure. Everyone who sees this should be grateful for your health. Take care y’all…

I love how the dog is always like “hey let’s play” as he’s digging out dirt and building

His dog sat around and watched him for two years...and loved every minute of it!

My Amish neighbor was a carpenter, and watched him build his house, carriage house, and his barn workshop. It too was an absolute work of art. Few people will ever get to witness such craftsmanship

As a man who has trouble putting together IKEA furniture (even with the directions), I am in awe of your amazing skill and hard work. What a beautiful cabin in the woods!

MAN...the construction skills you have, foundation, basement, burning those logs, and moving those heavy logs, let alone the fabulous insulation: this will be a toasty warm castle for you. WELL DONE

THESE are the skills that the world needs. period.

Holy smokes sir…I thought I could watch a video to help me sleep but instead I was so fascinated watching a master builder I couldn’t stop watching and it’s now 12:23 am. I considered my late husband a master builder so I was able to appreciate this so much!! Thank you! I read many comments and couldn’t agree more.

Absolutely awesome! Years from now this cabin will be mistaken for something that has been preserved from 100+ years ago, while outlasting the garbage products and craftsmanship of our modern 'convenience'.

The long winding road from trees to cabin took its toll but look at the resulting videos achieved and the masses that stayed with you Shawn and Cali.
All the best for tomorrow - 1st January 2023

I do believe that this is every young man’s dream as a kid we used to dream about building something like this in the woods since we learned about stacking pencils in school lol anyway GOOD JOB ENJOYED WATCHING THANKS 👍❤️😁

My Daddy built the house I grew up in, and there aren't many men like him and you left in the world--you're the true heroes! He passed away in September, and my life will never be the same. Several years ago, Daddy and I picked out a spot on our land for a cabin, but for now, I just have to enjoy others building them--this one is spectacular!

Glad Callie is overseeing everything.
It's really awesome what you accomplished.

Had to slow this down to 1/2 speed.. thought of all that work was making me struggle to eat my Xmas pudding !

"woodworking"
This is absolutely brilliant.

It is mind boggling to see how an extremely difficult task was managed by a single person.His knowledge and ability to use basic tools was very impressive. What the video doesn’t show is how much mental strength he needed to persist to completion. Shawn I congratulate you for completing a monumental job. It was obvious you had the ability to overcome any and all obstacles.

I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey from start to finish. I'm chuckling to myself as I imagine environmentalists cringing in unity at the sight and sound of falling trees while sipping on their lattes as they scroll on their phones in some metropolis. Nice job Shawn.

Just the pure ability of not cussing or slinging tools is impressive.

When I saw you are building your cabin under the heavy snow I remembered my father that he passed away since seven years, his job was construction he was always working under the snow ❄️. God bless you and RIP my father. Men always worked for their families, he raised us with his own fatigue and I appreciate every dad that worked so hard. God bless you again.

The dog just keeps following u and carrying his toy🥶

If theres going to be an apocalypse I want to be with Shawn. This man is beyond a mans man.

This man is a legend! I cannot fathom the dedication, skill, and sheer willingness he possesses to complete this project. I often feel overwhelmed when looking up at my towering goals, but this inspires me to keep moving forward no matter the size of the mountain ahead of me.

It is amazing what can be accomplished when you don't have to spend 8/10 hours a day making someone else rich. You've come a long way. Thank you for letting me follow along.Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

Coaling your sleepers and posts is gold. Going on 15 years now on posts.

I love how Callie is just always there to supervise the work.

Golden retrievers make the best supervisors! I would have to have double the amount of tools because my Golden would steal the tools behind my back! Your pup looks so happy to have their toy thrown! I have to admit my back hurts watching you work so hard! Your hard work is impressive!

I'm no longer so proud of the shed I built. Your precision and skill is second to none. You sir deserve a beer.

This man is a MACHINE !

An astonishing solo achievement. Knowledge, skill, persistence and sheer hardworking, maybe a bit of bloody mindedness to get through the weather battered times. Hats off to you. 👍🪒😬 Phil. Suffolk U.K.

Taking Lincoln logs to the ultimate level.

I just found what I will do for the last hour and 25 mins at work on last day of 2022. Thank you Shawn.

I cannot imagine this guy's handshake. Cheers.

Wow....can't even believe one man did this alone. It's gorgeous!

I've been watching for several years, it's amazing!! Such a lost talent, a lost art, all of this used to be common place for men. More men today should know how to do these things!! I hope more young men will be inspired & try doing a smaller version!! Hard work is gratifying especially building something with your own 2 hands & the satisfaction that comes from it!!

This longer version is better than the more condensed one. I said you did a great job of editing out the gristle to leave just meat. I see now that you left a lot of meat on the cutting room floor to get this down to that short version. Really a delightful way to spend my Saturday morning, thank you.

Many Men have the financial ability to support such an undertaking yet lack the skills ,stamina ,mental and physical ability while many men only lack the financial ability to achieve such a task. A task such as this takes so much more than what is being shown. Success must first be achieved in society in order to be able to fund such an undertaking. Hats off to you for such a very hard journey and work in order to even be able to start a project like this. I sure hope someone who receives this one day understands what it took to happen. One doesn't simply trot of into the wilderness ,drop some trees and build a cabin ....years, n years of hard work long before the first tree was ever felled 👍💯

Not only is he an absolute professional, but also so damn calm and patient. Of course, I couldn't do something like that and would be cursing every 30 seconds.

This man is an old soul. So much knowledge to do such a spectacular job. I can barely boil an egg. love it! 🌟

Boy GOD was with you doing that. Especially when you had that window pushing it up and it could have fallen on your head. Stay safe and may GOD watch over you.🙏😊 also where you were putting the roof on. Your ideas were amazing. 😊

I'm only halfway through, and I'm amazed at every aspect of this video.

Craftsmanship out of the top drawer, that was just incredible on so many levels👌

That amount of tenacity and grits displayed by this man is overwhelming. 👍

It was a blessing in disguise that the neighbor from his first home caused so much problems. It was a sad day when he announced he was selling and starting all over again. I remember thinking then that the Lord was going to give him a better home and more beautiful piece of land. So many prayers later coupled with an incredible tenacity and ingenuity very few can muster, Shawn has built a beautiful home for himself and his wife. ❤ & ✊🏻 for this man from us all here. Blessed CHRISTmas and ‘23 to you Shawn + your lovely family.

Not only a master carpenter, engineer and then some, that is one serious dude. This guy is no joke. Beautiful work and dedication to a task without compromising.

Prvi put, bukvalno prvi put, posle stotine odgledanih videa, vidim da je neko zaštitio drvo. I prvi put da na delu gledam pravog majstora. Bravo!!!

It's been two years already?! Man, there is a lot in there I forgot was done. Considering all this was done by one man, it's an amazing accomplishment.

A great example of “you reap what you sow”. You set a great example of perseverance; what you have accomplished in amazing. May you and your family have many years to enjoy the peace and beauty of your homestead. Happy and blessed New Year.

That was one hell of a cabin to build all alone. Hats off to this ole boy he definitely put some hard work into this one.

Watching this methodically going up shows patience, perseverance and pure genius.

Grandchildren(if would be any) of this man will be remembering their Grandpa for this Historic gift.

Happy New Year Shawn, as we say Goodbye to 2022 and Welcome 2023 you have a lot to be proud of mainly being able to replicate Dick Proenneke in his move to Alaska in his 50's - he lived almost another life in the wilderness. Wishing you and your family the best for 2023!!

It’s been 2 years??? Holy moly where does time go!! Congrats!

The sound of tools being put to use and the ambience of nature, nothing better. Thank you.

I've just watch the whole 90 minutes and enjoyed it as I was learning a lot all the way from South Africa.

Thanks for sharing this extended version. I really enjoyed watching it.

Shawn really outdid himself on this build .
Just hoisting those giant logs overhead had me nervous..
What a magnificent cabin.

❤The Dog Helping😂

It says a lot about a man when animals, women, and children can relax in his presence. It never fails to strike me how good Shawn's vibes must be.

It’s always nice to see theses long term videos,best wishes and be well as always

I struggle with mental health.. watching you in middle of forest building wooden house it’s the best therapy .. thank you

This guy is like the Michael Jordan of this craft, amazing!

I can't believe its been TWO YEARS! So great. One of the best channels on KRplus.

Hi Shawn.
May you and your family be blessed with good health and happiness always. Happy 2023

I can't be the only one who finds watching this relaxing..

Sir you’re a craftsman to the highest standard , the detail gone into the cabin , just brilliant you are also an animal ….in a good way 💪🏻
hi from Kilkenny Ireland 🇮🇪

That’s quite the craftsmanship you have. That takes a lot of knowledge and know how to do something that complex let alone doing it by yourself and document your build. I so wished I would have done something like this in my life. It would take the rest of my days to do it now. A tip of my hat goes to you sir.

I salute you, Sir ! Your magnificent house is a structure that will be proudly handed down through the generations. RESPECT !

My boy took Lincoln Logs to a new level. ❤😂😊

not possible the will and the courage that you have you make me think of a beaver work work. hats off sir a big hello from France 🙋‍♂️ 🙋‍♂️ 🙋‍♂️ 🙋‍♂️ 🙋‍♂️

You are an amazing man whom I admire because you are humble and genuine. These videos are my number one watched because they are so real and authentic. May God continue to bless you with the will and strength to this remarkable journey. 🙏

I've been watching Sean James since he laid the first log for his first cabin. I also have a passion for this type of work I'm just too old to do it but it's incredibly inspiring to actually see the strength and work ethic he has.

Congratulations Shawn! Best built custom log cabin in the world!

What I would've done to be on that site working with this man, and absorbing every single moment of perspicacious knowledge I could. This is the work of a man that has overcome many trials. I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration.

Shawn, there are not many people in this world who can say, they handled each and every piece of building their home. You are amazing. Hut ab.

Much respect. Reminds me of Noah’s dedication, work ethic and craftsmanship. I spent some time building pole barns. Best job I ever had. No phones, no computers, very few tools and no office drama. Great therapy for the soul. Still, I’m no match with this gentleman.

Another Year of adventure and learning. Thanks Sean and Family.

The amount of work you have completed in the amount of time whilst not using power tools is simply incredible.

2 years is a long process, you have been very patient in building alone to complete a lovely and beautiful wooden house. I wish you all the best.

You sir have the patience of a saint. All that notching with an axe, saw and chisels! I'd have been using a chainsaw and grinder within the first ten minutes. Nothing but respect for your craftmanship, skill and dedication.

You should be very proud of yourself for what you have achieved.

I love the shot when the first top log drops into place and all the snow drops off 39:57, very satisfying & seems like a real land mark in the build.

This video should be shown to every highschool student to show them what determination , grit , common sense and manual skills are . Plus , it wouldnt hurt them to see what a real man can do and is !!!!!!!!

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I have been watching from the beginning and Shawn has incredible strength and Patience. This is real will power. Many Tks Shawn.

"No, you can't stay there pup", says it all. I appreciate the man that knows how to get it done but still has a caring eye for his best friend. I love this. Beautiful! Lucky dog.

He is the final boss, respect

This is incredibly fascinating to me. Not only because of the skill and craftsmanship,and my fantasy of building an off grid homestead, but because this has 7.4 million views! - which tells me others have the same thoughts!

Amazing Task. Your cabin will stand the test of time!

We've been watching since you started your first cabin. It was unfortunate to see you go, but given the circumstances we don't blame you. We love THIS CABIN so much more! Possibly, it's because of the root cellar, the style and overall length. You've put yourself through some trying times and you stand by the title of your KRplus name! That includes your familys' unconditional support. (P.S. Let us know if you'd ever consider selling the plans to your cabin. We'd definitely be interested!) To you Shawn James, Callie and family: Have a Healthy & Happy New Year!!! God Bless! 🗓️ 🥂🎉🇨🇦

Your beautiful puppy never stops wagging his or her tail ❤

A real man in the truest sense of the word. Incredible determination and graft.

This is different from the previous. Behind everything is a reason. As I can see you learned a lot from the previous house built. And into this house you put all of your skill and knowledge. This is not a house this is a home :). God bless you sir! You are a role model for lot of us!

I was waiting for this video 2 years 😤

Thank you for loving this fur baby.

Even though he was in a difficult circumstance, this man was quite strong. He keeps working.

This man knows what he is doing ! It impresses me to no end to see the determination , no time wasted here ! Its mind boggling to see so many individuals pushing shopping carts around the city and begging for whatever , then you see someone like this , independent, determined , focused and asking nothing of anyone ! This man is not wasting time on this earth doing nothing ! he is using his head and muscle like the lord designed him to do ! God bless you sir and god bless your family !