Man Builds Cabin Outhouse Alone

I am building an outhouse for my cabin. I decided that I am going to build it on a cement foundation, almost like a basement. It is just the beginning of the craziest, most solid outhouse ever built.

[KevinHewer]

Listen Jay, pick and choose the comments u want to read, anyone that’s been following u knows that u r learning as u go, and ARE kind enough to bring us as subscribers along for the ride! I’d dare say many of us men that are following would give our left nut to have a cabin in the woods far away from judgmental eyes and people! Keep them coming can’t wait to see what we r tackling next! Cheers

[conohanfamily]

Jay, there's another Youtuber I watch that is creating something. One thing they do that may be helpful is to tell the audience what project and challenges are coming up (instead of what they're doing). Then they sift through suggestions BEFORE they do the work. Keep growing at this, but you also have a community that can give lots of tips to save time, money, and quality later.

[robd]

Jay, add plastic sheeting to the inside front of the toilet seat box . This will keep urine from soaking into the wood. This is why most outhouses smell so bad. The urine smell will never go away once it is in the wood.
Love your channel. Wished I could help. This type of work is what I love to do!

[johnnnny]

I can only imagine, that first dump is going to be so satisfying. LOL

[tobyz.]

Oh Grasshopper, you have learned much. You have done well in your journey and I expect you will continue to do well because of your attitude.
Greetings from Chicago
I am a retired Construction professional that started as a laborer and finished as a Supreme Master Carpenter(hahaha) before moving into the mgmt. side of things.
At times I want to scream at the monitor and give you pointers. . 🤣🤣. But you always figure things out. Love your videos!! 😁
Thank you for posting and may all your tasks be easy ones.

[jasonmcintosh]

i'm a big believer in compost toilets, especially if you don't have many guests... and the best part for your situation is that you can have it inside of your cabin. I hate baring my ass to the mosquitoes in the summer and having to go outside in the freezing cold in the winter time.

[seasonpursuits]

Oh Jay, I applaud you on your journey and learning along the way. As you often say feel free to add any advice one that comes to mind.. feel free to ask before doing as it could make some tasks much easier or more effective. From using compacted sand and rocks beneath your formed base vs the organic material placed loosely to that of tools or pre-mixed concrete product. You’re a trooper for sure and as usual another enjoyable segment!

[karannewton]

Oh thank God you finally started talking. PLEASE don't do those ASMR no talking video. PLEASE!!! I was about to skip this one and I love your videos.

[mikeplatts]

If your topsoil is so rocky, invest in a seive Jay. Another great episode.

[rolandedrummer]

Good to see you back. I thought they might have to put your picture on a milk carton. 😅

[barrydeacon]

Good job on part 1 Jay… Concrete mixed and poured!! Done the best you can do : with what you had to work with! ( premixed bags next time) . Going to be an Excellent Outhouse, honey wagon whatever You Call it👍

[phillipjones]

Jay you need to tap on the sides of the 2 x 6’s to get voids out of the concrete It probably would have been good to have one run of rebar all the way around the inside of the form about halfway up from the bottom if that makes sense. You are doing good though. 👍🙏

[brucearculus]

Love the use of natural sound. Brilliant edit. I know what you’re doing with the sound dissolves and I love it

[ForceOfNorse]

Jay, you CAN get a cement mixer there! It's called an "egg beater paddle" that you put in a GOOD rotary hammer drill, and mix that portland cement in a 5 gal. if you had a good rotary hammer drill w/ spade & chisel bits, you could have gotten that hole a bit deeper, etc.
Just trying to help.

[AquaDawg]

Jay, you are making this way harder than it needs to be. First off your local building supply house should have bags of cement with sand already mixed in it. Second, you don't need a mixer. You should also be able to pick up a double wheeled wheelbarrow. You dump the entire bag in the wheelbarrow, and use your shovel to cut the bag open, and add water, and stir with the shovel. Then pour the cement out of your wheelbarrow and into the form. This is basic level stuff that any homeowner can do.

I don't know if you have more cement projects in the future, but you should try it this way if you do. It will save your back.

[thelostlegendsoflewesandhamsey]

Top tip… Mix up concrete in a wheelbarrow. Use a mattock and drag it through the middle of the mix adding water as you go. This saves a lot of energy by not having to lift the mix up with a spade. You can also then pour it straight from the wheelbarrow.

[scooterhughes]

Hey Jay, thanks for the video education on how to build an outhouse! Nice build but I think I'll make mine a little bit simpler 😂. I'm looking forward to winter c'mon 😂

[PatMcGuriman]

I actually was going thru withdraw so I kept checking your site. I am so impressed at how honest you are as I deal with that in my own home. I so Missed the Okay, as it's my favorite word and when it works out I could dance with Joy. So many times I get frustrated and you are always calm, cool and collective. That is not me. I get frustrated, I need 24 hours to research and think. I am just an old crazy lazy who is stubborn and doesn't like to ask for help. I don't have fancy equipment, but I get a vision of what I want and I work in Construction so like my Wood Stacker, I was not paying the prices, so I said to my guys who are not busy, this is what I envision and we all worked together out of pallets. I know small comparison to what you are doing, but never the less, we all learn together. I miss the Okay and You do you. Great Job. May God Bless You.

[karendouglas]

I ❤ your attitude of learning as you go! So you make a few boo boos but that’s why it’s called learning! I am glad you’re back to posting content. Really enjoyable😊

[nikaxstrophotography]

First! I love what you are doing with this series