building a cozy off grid cabin in the woods start to finish

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Published 2022-12-17
In this video I build a 12x16 off grid cabin in the woods . a great nature viewing cabin with lots of windows.I built this cabin with mostly rough sawn lumber , and discounted and second hand materials. this project took about a month to build , including restoring the wood stove and filming everything . the cost was about $4,500. I saved a lot of money buying all the windows second hand , the door was free . Another way I saved money was using rough sawn lumber from the amish to frame the walls and side the exterior. the wood stove was one we bought second hand as well , it was in rough shape but I restored it . And one last money saving was I found a place that sold cabin grade tongue and groove pine at a discounted price . Check out this playlist for the entire series on this cabin    • cozy off grid cabin series  

All Comments (21)
  • @monica23689
    All of you reading this, we don't know each other and will probably never know each other but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world.
  • @rydengrays203
    The dog is a great supervisor Encouraging you along the way, helping with the lumber . Genuine guy
  • @Snappypantsdance
    Thank you for the video and sharing the cost as well. I was thinking that I probably couldn’t build for much less than $40/sq ft. but seeing your video gave me hope. I’m a widow and mom of four that has to house my kids on raw land and do it as economically as possible while planning toward a more permanent solution on the land. I’ve done a lot of building, so I’m confident that my kids and I can do it together. You’ve given me hope, and I thank you!
  • @S.Carpenter
    I want that stove. And that door. And ... Half way through I'm thinking, 'man, this guy's wife is the luckiest woman on the planet!' Decorated so handsomely too! You two are a pair! High level stylish living - all sweat equity (yeah, borrowed from Bushradical). This is BEAUTIFUL!
  • @BenWinder108
    I've never even built a birdhouse but after watching this I think I'm going to build a double story house in my yard. Hahaha. You make it look easy.
  • @marquardtbd
    As you get older gloves are a must. Dogs and brothers are great. They are much the same. Hard to be serious .lo!
  • @Kissy-Suzuki
    I'm a 58 year old woman, And i love this shxt! ....Can't wait to do it for myself someday, soon!
  • This is so therapeutic to watch and much more realistic than HGTV
  • The dog was so comical when he came and wanted some loving in the middle of work. They warm the heart in so many ways. Wonderful video and great build.
  • @Dmhlcmb
    The dogs like, “I’m so glad we’re doing this, I’ve been trying to get you guys to dig holes and play with sticks forever.”😂
  • @stjbananas
    I've never built anything bigger than a bird house, and that was many years ago, yet here I am in my 50's building a small cabin, alone, on the side of a mountain, in a rainforest, on a small island in the Caribbean. Your video has been very informative. I really like the way you framed out your walls and window and door emplacements.
  • @ArthurxElite240
    Let’s be honest guys the dog is the real teacher and observer here ❤😂 dog mvp and the last 2 days of watching this actually taught me a lot thank you
  • @pamlaw5959
    It is fascinating to watch how a small cabin is built. From someone, who knows nothing about building you did a wonderful job. The cabin is beautiful
  • @MattAK
    You and Dave and Brooke have me convinced I can build my own place next year. I've helped finish a couple of basements but never built a building myself so it'll be a fun new challenge.
  • @markirish7599
    Best wishes from Ireland to all you wonderful people who read this. ❤🇮🇪❤️
  • @Natalia-jn8ul
    Living in a cabin like this is one of my biggest dreams, living in peace and surrounded by nature is what I want the most in my life.
  • @angelone7202
    My first YouTube cabin build. I think I picked the best one. The flow of the build, the narration and commentary, the level of detail, and that wonderful dog made it a total Joy to watch. While I may watch other cabin builds, as I move toward building my own, this one is my reference standard. Thank you for sharing and I hope you and your family enjoy many wonderful days in your hideaway in the woods. Happy New Year 🎉.
  • This is exactly what I want. I am 65 yr old female and I'm trying to find a little land to build this on. I want a peaceful existence in my old age. I just love the simplicity of this cabin.
  • I'm a retired Military SGT / and a Homebuilder as my civilian job. I LOVE This Bud !! Outstanding !! I LOVE building things !! HooAH !!!
  • @BILLYOMALLEY
    You have a great, positive energy, brother. Just what the world needs more of. Amazing build!