It’s been over 15 years since Josh Duhamel transformed an empty half-parcel of land he bought ‘deep in the woods’ of Minnesota into his idyllic ‘doomsday cabin.’

Last Saturday, the 52-year-old Daytime Emmy winner gave an update on how well his off-the-grid lakeside property would hold up in a potential apocalypse while 40 minutes from civilization.

‘Well, I have enough. Not 100 percent. Probably 70 percent,’ Josh told People.

‘I could be a better hunter, I could be a better fisherman. I could stockpile a little more food supply.’

Duhamel continued: ‘People want to call it a doomsday prepper thing, but it’s really not that. I’m really more of a guy who wants to stay true to my roots, get back to the basics, hone whatever basic skills I need.’

The Off the Grid producer-star described his slow process of building and expanding upon his rustic 26-acre property ‘a calling’ despite the mice problem.

It's been over 15 years since Josh Duhamel transformed an empty half-parcel of land he bought 'deep in the woods' of Minnesota into his idyllic 'doomsday cabin' (pictured in 2020)

It’s been over 15 years since Josh Duhamel transformed an empty half-parcel of land he bought ‘deep in the woods’ of Minnesota into his idyllic ‘doomsday cabin’ (pictured in 2020)

Last Saturday, the 52-year-old Daytime Emmy winner gave an update on how well his off-the-grid lakeside property would hold up in a potential apocalypse while 40 minutes from civilization (pictured in 2023)

Last Saturday, the 52-year-old Daytime Emmy winner gave an update on how well his off-the-grid lakeside property would hold up in a potential apocalypse while 40 minutes from civilization (pictured in 2023)

‘I make movies and TV shows, and I love it, I truly do love it, but I had this calling,’ Josh explained.

‘[I needed] to go and really do things with my hands again — fix things, make things, and just do the basic things that we take for granted.’

Last Saturday, Duhamel celebrated the 12th birthday of his eldest child – son Axl Jack – from his eight-year marriage to eight-time Grammy winner Fergie, which ended in 2019.

‘We had a blast at Legoland today,’ the Dakota Media co-founder gushed on Instagram.

‘Thank you for making these the best 12 years of my life, kid. I love you.’

Meanwhile, the 50-year-old retired pop star posted an Instagram slideshow of never-before-seen moments she’s shared with her ‘preteen.’

‘I am so proud to see how independent you’re becoming and what a kind human you are,’ Fergie (born Stacy Ferguson) gushed.

‘Discovering everything you’re into and watching you grow brings such joy… I feel so lucky to be your mom. Happy 12th birthday punks! I love you.’

On September 10, Josh and his second wife Audra Mari will celebrate their third wedding anniversary, and they’re proud parents of 19-month-old son Shepherd Lawrence.

Duhamel is 21 years older than Miss World America 2016, but they bond over both being from North Dakota.

Josh told People: 'Well, I have enough. Not 100 percent. Probably 70 percent...I could be a better hunter, I could be a better fisherman. I could stockpile a little more food supply'

Josh told People: ‘Well, I have enough. Not 100 percent. Probably 70 percent…I could be a better hunter, I could be a better fisherman. I could stockpile a little more food supply’

Duhamel continued: 'People want to call it a doomsday prepper thing, but it's really not that. I'm really more of a guy who wants to stay true to my roots, get back to the basics, hone whatever basic skills I need' (pictured in 2022)

Duhamel continued: ‘People want to call it a doomsday prepper thing, but it’s really not that. I’m really more of a guy who wants to stay true to my roots, get back to the basics, hone whatever basic skills I need’ (pictured in 2022)

The Off the Grid producer-star described his slow process of building and expanding upon his rustic 26-acre property 'a calling' despite the mice problem: '[I needed] to go and really do things with my hands again' (pictured in 2019)

The Off the Grid producer-star described his slow process of building and expanding upon his rustic 26-acre property ‘a calling’ despite the mice problem: ‘[I needed] to go and really do things with my hands again’ (pictured in 2019)

Last Saturday, Josh celebrated the 12th birthday of his eldest child - son Axl Jack - from his eight-year marriage to eight-time Grammy winner Fergie, which ended in 2019

Last Saturday, Josh celebrated the 12th birthday of his eldest child – son Axl Jack – from his eight-year marriage to eight-time Grammy winner Fergie, which ended in 2019

The 50-year-old retired pop star posted an Instagram slideshow of never-before-seen moments she's shared with her 'preteen'

The 50-year-old retired pop star posted an Instagram slideshow of never-before-seen moments she’s shared with her ‘preteen’

On September 10, Duhamel and his second wife Audra Mari will celebrate their third wedding anniversary, and they're proud parents of 19-month-old son Shepherd Lawrence (pictured July 1)

On September 10, Duhamel and his second wife Audra Mari will celebrate their third wedding anniversary, and they’re proud parents of 19-month-old son Shepherd Lawrence (pictured July 1)

Last July, the Dakota Media co-founder put the 'final touches' on his third feature directorial effort Preschool, which is in post-production

Last July, the Dakota Media co-founder put the ‘final touches’ on his third feature directorial effort Preschool, which is in post-production

But first, Josh executive produced and stars as hitman Tommy ward in Allan Ungar's action comedy London Calling - hitting US theaters September 19 - alongside Aidan Gillen, Jeremy Ray Taylor (L), and Rick Hoffman

But first, Josh executive produced and stars as hitman Tommy ward in Allan Ungar’s action comedy London Calling – hitting US theaters September 19 – alongside Aidan Gillen, Jeremy Ray Taylor (L), and Rick Hoffman

Last July, the Transformers alum put the ‘final touches’ on his third feature directorial effort Preschool, which is in post-production.

But first, Josh executive produced and stars as hitman Tommy ward in Allan Ungar’s action comedy London Calling – hitting US theaters September 19 – alongside Aidan Gillen, Jeremy Ray Taylor, and Rick Hoffman.

Duhamel also executive produced and stars as stoic rancher Staten Kirkland in April Blair’s romantic western Ransom Canyon, which Netflix renewed for a second season last June.

The former soap star’s other upcoming films include Joe Carnahan’s survival thriller Not Without Hope, David Lipper’s serial killer thriller The Neglected, and Patrick Brice’s drug comedy Full Throttle Mindset.

Josh – who boasts 10.4M social media followers – is also every bit the influencer with paid partnerships for brands like CarGurus, Airbnb, Bobcat Company, Original Penguin Sports, and Gatlan.