Building a Log Home in the Canadian Wilderness (Pt. 4)

This is the last winter building episode of the log home building series. The log home is not finished yet. I still need to chink and caulk the gaps between the logs, then create a weatherproof exterior. I will have to wait until summer when more resources are available to complete these tasks.

Thank you to everyone who watches.
If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below in the comments section and I’ll do my best to reply.
Some questions are answered below in the FAQ.

FAQ:

Where does this video take place?
Alberta, Canada. I am building this log home on a plot of private land I have permission to be on. The location is about an hour drive from any developed area. The hike to get to my log home is about 6 km.

Are there dangerous animals in this area?
Yes. This area is home to black bears, grizzly bears, wolves, cougars, and coyotes.

Do I carry anything to protect myself from these dangerous animals?
No. In the summer months I carry bear spray, but in the winter the spray would freeze.

What kind of tarp do I use?
It’s a homemade waxed cloth tarp measuring 6′ X 6′. It’s a small tarp, but it does the trick. I plan to make a new one soon that is a bit bigger. I will film the process and make a video on it.

What hatchet, saw, and knife do I use?
Hatchet – unknown (it was bought at an antique store for 8$ and it has no makers mark).
Saw – Bahco 21″ peg tooth saw blade. Wood frame is made by me. I have a video on how I made the saw, here’s the link: https://youtu.be/HKQ23GfCH44
Knife – Helle Sigmund

What auger bit am I using?
The auger bit is an adjustable auger bit that can be adjusted to bore holes from 1″ to 3″ in diameter. Here’s a video where I show how to make the auger handle and also show how the auger bit works: https://youtu.be/QYUIj-9qdmY

How cold was it on this trip?
Thew temperature held around -10 degrees Celsius during the two days shown in this video.

What is my sleeping setup?
Two queen sized 100% wool blankets, a foam insulating sleep pad, and a rubberized ground sheet.

Why do I cut down trees?
All the trees I cut down were dead-standing. Dead-standing trees are usually quite dry, which is desirable for building material and firewood. Cutting down these dead trees does not negatively impact the environment; it actually promotes new growth within the forest.

How big is the log home I am building?
It measures about 8′ x 8′ at the base, and the peak is about 10 feet or so off of the ground. This size will allow me to have a bed inside, along with a fire to stay warm.

What is my camera setup?
An iPhone 6 mounted on a tripod with a 64 GB external memory stick.