A Cabin Anyone Could Build | Start To Furnished | Alaska Off-Grid

[@alaskacabinadventures]

🎵You can download the music from my channel here ➡www.alaskacabinadventures.com/music

[@vegtamvanderveg]

I love the music!

[@SusanLocklear-y6w]

Aska

[@SusanLocklear-y6w]

Beautiful place

[@SusanLocklear-y6w]

Sounds good music 💽💽💽💽💽

[@SusanLocklear-y6w]

Nice great

[@LotusDailyLifeWild]

This cabin project is so inspiring-showing that anyone can build their own off-grid home with the right guidance!

[@LiliiaSh]

"Life is not about discovering who you are it is about inventing who you want to become." best quote

[@Bushradical]

Nice music. great shots

[@ThisIsJing]

I have watched both of your videos. lol

[@Jack_77990]

You both have some great videos sir

[@Camo-Dan]

I just learned about lowbush cranberries from your channel!

[@ametrom]

I appreciate how honest you were about screwing up the door. It's reassuring to me to hear that other people struggle and make mistakes too. Not only did you learn from your mistake, but we did as well. Thank you!

[@johnthompson1978]

I worked for an old man years ago that me, "If you are not messing something up once in a while, you're probably not doing much".

[@CombatDoc54]

I have never sat through a 59 minute video before. Hell, I have trouble making it through a 5 minute video. I'm 70 years old, and every damn minute counts for me. Bro, you are an artist, philosopher and builder. You made my eyes sweat. Oh ya, you're a pretty damn good film producer as well. I actually screen videos for 2 international film festivals. You should think about making one and submit it to a film festival somewhere in Alaska.

[@Mattinvent3]

Agreed, This video had amazing pacing, most youtubers don't realize how much that matters, I've seen plenty of videos I was interested in that were borderline unwatchable because they were so boring. I have a hard time sitting through videos over a few minutes long but this was great.

[@sasquatch885]

Excellent!👍🏻

[@officialmysteriousrider130]

Should build a inclosure for the propane bottles too if you already haven't it'll keep the animals away from them but besides that you did a brilliant job

[@herzogsbuick]

international film festival in anchorage is every january

[@jag0627]

One of the best videos I have watched on KZbin. Job well done!👍🍻❤️

[@parker1ray]

I have been in the construction industry for over 40 years and at over 60 love to watch videos like these! I have a half acre homestead in south east Tennessee. I have been in these mountains with my wife of 38 years for over 30 years and tried Floridaaaaaa for four years, and got the heck out and moved back to my beautiful Tennessee mountains. I live in a place named Soddy Daisy on Mulberry mountain! This is truly Gods country with good people and nature surrounding one with peace and tranquility!

[@zates2272]

Cleveland Tn native. “God’s country”for sure. Welcome home…. Great build thnx!

[@colbymooneyham1136]

I hear ya guys I'm in fall creek falls been here whole life ain't been anywhere else don't wanna go either why everyone else is moving here

[@sitbone3]

MAGA land.

[@scottperine8027]

Haven’t heard Soddy Daisy in 13 years since I moved from Knoxville and I thank you my friend,there is no better place to live than Tennessee!

[@RichardBreitkreutz-g5r]

I am a North Idaho Native and am 30 years old. I am very seriously looking at trying to purchase a parcel of land somewhere in Tennessee, most likely Eastern. Do you have any tips or recommendations on locations, or just living there in general? I am hoping to accomplish similar to the posted video and do the small homesteading life. I truly does look like God's country in your state. Don't get me wrong, I will always love North Idaho, but it has gotten too expensive to live here and I don't exactly love the winters anyway. Also I am an Arborist and all the diversity of trees, especially the deciduous ones over there is amazing! Thank you!

[@G_Rapids]

I purchased 5 acres in mid-michigan, starting my cabin as soon as the weather agrees...cannot wait.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Congrats!

[@kevindouglas8768]

I bought 35 acres of a mountain in southern Colorado 3 years ago. Now I've got a 32X444 building. I'm still in my 31 foot Dutchmen camper, but since spring is coming I know I'll be in the building soon. Keep the dream alive.

[@G_Rapids]

@@kevindouglas8768 My plans have changed unfortunately, my local building dept. denied the permit for a cabin as it does not meet the required minimum sqft requirement, so i ended up having to buy a 30' camper. Ill use that until i sell the land and look for something more remote.

[@kevindouglas8768]

@@G_Rapids You're NOT alone. This corrupt government has been denying us the ability to build on OUR OWN properties for years. That's why I spent 3 years in a 31' Dutchmen. Now I'm told that people can only stay in their campsters for a certain amount of time. I got a "permit" for a metal shop building. Monolithic concrete slab, all metal construction. It's 32X44, barn door, 2 walk in doors, and some huge ass windows. After the final inspection, I'll slip my ass right into that building. This summer I'm making a hidden earthship style man cave. I'll keep my 26 Jayco campster as a dummy, so they'll have to fly over to see anything, and all they'll see is a campster near my metal building. Food for thought....

[@OSRS_KQs]

@@G_Rapids Same situation here in Michigan. Can't buy land to do cabin due to minimum requirements. I'm now looking into Tennessee. In Newport (Cocke county), they have a company called Incredible Tiny Homes that sell modular certified tiny homes that count as a primary residence in Tennessee. They sell for as little as $15k on sales I've seen. It's practically my only affordable option due to regulations across the country being so strict on permits and build codes.

[@oveazeus1]

I'm 74 years old and do a lot of DIY projects, albeit from sunny San Diego. Your video hooked me immediately. I'm not going to lament not being able to do the things that you do because of my age. But just know that as I watch you build this from scratch I comforted to know that at one time I could. Thanks for sharing these 59 minutes.

[@tombrenes2411]

You did what Dick has always done Inspire to build . . . Be one with nature . . . Never too old to learn new skills It’s one thing to read and watch. It’s another to do

[@lbsand976]

funny, a very good friend of mine used to fly hookers out to Dick's cabin quite often when the weather was good. and i''d bet a buck that ol Dick would have beat this guys drone into a pile with an axe handle.

[@play-doughsrepublic5121]

When I was in my twenties, I was homeless, alone and having no assets. At 64, I am now a retired teacher, an urban homeowner and own a ten-acre spot of land in northern Minnesota, finishing a cabin that I built myself. "Life is not about discovering who you are it is about inventing who you want to become." There is a lot of truism to that quote. Thank you for this video.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Awesome video man, nailed it at the end on the last line "Life is about inventing who you want to become"🤙

[@travisvanalst4698]

Words can’t describe how happy it makes me to see that you’ve built your floor joists on the beams so the beams take the load. Literally everyone else just screws to the side of the beams so the screws/nails take the load of the cabin. My favorite build of all time.

[@907-q7u]

I remember when I first discovered Dick Proenneke. Some random person left a comment on a channel, when I viewed their account, the only video they had uploaded was "Alone in the Wilderness". I watched it a few times, bought the DVD set and the book, it changed how I was living my life, I wanted to move to Alaska and do what you're doing, right now. I decided to look up Prenneke's Wiki and learned that he passed away after he came home to live with his brother. I was shocked to see that he died in my home town, when I looked up his brothers address, it was walking distance from where I was living at the time. small World. I enjoy watching your videos and your journey. Keep living that dream!

[@mikestirewalt5193]

Hemet. Known as one of the ten worst cities in California on popular lists.

[@907-q7u]

@@mikestirewalt5193 Yes, the "city" has definitely declined over the last few decades. Growing up, it was a nice, quiet retirement community with surrounding agricultural rich farmland. At one point, a stretch of Florida Avenue had banks on every corner that had a combined worth more than Fort Knox, now you have to avoid crime ridden neighborhoods while not running over j-walking zombies. It's sad!

[@bryanrichardson3114]

Nice cabin!

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Too kind Bryan!! Thank you 🙏

[@alwaysperseverer.theruler7628]

Got a like as soon as he said the music was original. Self made music and a cabin??? Sold

[@FITFO]

Came here for the build, stayed for Norman. What a great dog with so much character.

[@arancourt5623]

First I want to say I saw alone in the wilderness as a kid and Alaska has been my dream for years, and while I haven't made it yet, you're living the dream so rock on. Second, while you gotta do what you gotta do building your cabin, you are a far braver man than I working with power tools like that in the pouring rain. Keep on living your best life man.

[@melindajohnson3394]

Regardless when or how you make it up there, it's worth it. Well, except for salmon season then all bets are off! Based on what you want to do, plan carefully. I've met people who preferred the cruise, others who preferred more densely populated areas, and some semi hardcore outdoor fanatics. I was stationed for 2 1/2 years on Adak in the Aleutians, an entirely different adventure! No bears or moose, plenty of caribou, bald eagles, halibut and salmon fishing. Plenty of videos about the place on KZbin. Guides take people hunting there now. Base is a huge ghost town now.

[@SgtSkrog]

How anyone could build a cabin without the help of a good boy is beyond me. Now I need to build mine. 🐶

[@suemorgan6190]

Us too. We have a stack of logs out back. Some assembly required.

[@CliKnight]

I never knew Dick Pronnecke. But I am most positive. From all I have read and watched about him. That he would have appreciated and approved of your journey. Thank you for sharing. I loved the music.

[@smithfamilyhomestead1515]

A cabin and a dog, priceless!! Cheers from the great state of Arkansas!!

[@planetclownfishbrain7052]

Not the brightest dog, tho.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Isn't Tyvek the best invention ever! We built a cabin quite similar to yours. We added 4' to the depth for bunkbeds and a closet. Otherwise the same dimensions. After vinyl windows were placed into their openings we used 6" ProtectoWrap (sp?) along the sides and then one strip across the top covering the side taping. Same for the door frame. A year after completing the cabin we screened in the front porch. What a difference it made keeping bugs outside where they belong. Your cabin should last a long time. Dick Proenneke would compliment you on the build. 👍👍👍

[@TheCod3r]

That's a hell of a build... Sit back and be proud of yourself for the final result! I'd imagine it must be incredibly peaceful to spend time alone in there with nothing more than nature and a good book to read. Living the dream ✨️

[@Getyupngo2]

I tell ya, I’ve watched this one video more than any others. I love the size, how you used the wood slats, your creativity with the live edge trim👍👍 ALL of it. I’ve built a Nana Cabin much like this but smaller 8x10, but I can’t wait to build another 🥴you’re humble and inspiring ❣️keep it up, I’m a fan

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Hey Thank you!! I appreciate that!

[@kerker21]

As a professional highly qualified joiner of 61yo I think you are doing a great job keep it up , you do need a friend to help you out just to make the tea/coffee and have some banter with to lift your spirits as working alone takes its tole never mind all the camera moving and faff , keep it up I’m loving it 👍 , sadly I live in Liverpool England so no fantastic wilderness to build in around here , all the best John

[@GuadalupeVGrigsby]

Building an off-grid cabin in Alaska is a dream for many who seek independence, connection with nature, and a simpler way of living. While the idea may seem daunting, with careful planning, basic tools, and determination, it’s a project that anyone with a bit of determination can undertake.

[@k.bronson7343]

Great video. Lots of hard work. One idea I see a lot of cabin builders forget. Stacking firewood looks amazing and is a ready source close by for feeding a fire without having to get completely dressed to go get it. However, stacking it against any of the cabin walls gives a free path for termites to enter the place you spent so much time on. (see below) *To prevent termites from entering your cabin, you should store firewood at least 20-30 feet away from the exterior of your home: *Keep it away from your home: Woodpiles near your home can provide a way for termites to enter your home and cause damage. *Keep it off the ground: Store firewood on a rack or concrete blocks to make it harder for pests to access. *Keep it covered: A durable cover will keep your wood dry and less attractive to pests. *Keep it dry: Dry wood is less likely to attract pests. *Keep it ventilated: Stack your wood in rows that are no more than 4 feet high to allow air to circulate. *Only bring in what you need: Only bring in the wood you need to burn for the next couple of days. *Don't treat it with pesticides: Pesticides are flammable and can be dangerous. Looks great. Great job!

[@WilderWood_AK]

Something about the chunks of spruce as stakes gives me a lot of joy. Great work!

[@mathieud5594]

Hi great video. Regarding Tyvek, FYI: According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), uncoated Tyvek does not contain PFAS, while coated Tyvek does contain PFAS. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are engineered chemicals found in a variety of household and industrial applications. Part of the danger of PFAS is that they do not break down in the environment or in the body. Instead, they accumulate and can cause a number of health issues for the unsuspecting public.

[@speliotis]

Great build & beautiful Norman... Love that he's your best friend & companion....

[@juliava605]

First of all, thank you for this incredibly enjoyable video capturing the building of your bunkhouse from start to finish. Such a joy to watch. So...about your final notes of wisdom at the conclusion of the video - about how it's never too late to do something new, and how life is about constantly becoming who we want to become: I'm a 64-year-young female who has always wanted to learn how to build. Will I die before I can build myself a cabin? Maybe. But your video gave me a full hour of enjoyment watching you do it. I felt proud of you, and I don't even know you. (That's the mom in me.) More importantly, I hope you are proud of all you've accomplished. One more mom comment, if you'll indulge me before I go: Please wear gloves when you're cutting tin. 😉 Your bunkhouse is a magnificent work of art and your music is just as magnificent. Always remember that what we create and put into the world changes it forever.

[@Melvinschroeder]

I had no skills. Knew nothing about 16” on center. But believed I could build a house. Me and my uncle built our house. Just have faith you can and someone to work with you and teach you the skills needed. Now I can do it all, electric, plumbing and heating also.

[@andrewscheelar9656]

16" on center is antiquated from the days when drywall was produced in 32in sections. A simple building like this you can build it 24in on center and save yourself 25% of your framing. If you're in a cold climate like him, I'd recommend you take that 25% savings and buy 2x6 framing, the more you insulate today, the less fuel/wood you need to procure in the future. That and controlling air leakage. Hitting R24 in the walls and R50 in the ceiling along with caulking common air gaps can go a long way to reduce your labour in the future.

[@broken1965]

​@@andrewscheelar9656 codes are 16" an 24" 2 story snow an such Florida 24" Illinois 16" for living spaces

[@John-w9m8d]

New Subscriber here today, 03/02/24.. I'm a retired builder, and I don't sit through anyone's videos. BUT, Yours is the 1st I ever have sat through. I am impressed by your skills and Determination. Congrats to you, your wife, dog and friends. You did a Fantastic job. I can relate to completing a project for yourself and then sleeping in it. Couple yrs ago I built an addition to our home. The size we added was 24' x 32' , complete cathedral ceilings, sky lights, hot tub in master bedroom, etc. It was our castle we bult for the whole family, kids love it etc.. I remember after framing it, all weather tight, the wife said lets sleep in it .. Lol. So we grabbed some extra mattresses, blankets etc and slept under one of the huge skylights. Beautiful view, and just looking up at all the beams holding it all together, lots of angles, custom framing built ins etc. I really went to Town on it. But doesn't matter size or style, just laying there admiring your own work is so satisfying. God Bless you folks. Stay Safe Stay Healthy Positive and Blessed. Amen. Peace from Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong,, Cant wait to watch your other videos now... ( Any sign of SABAE ( Sasquatch ) out your way yet ? ) Cripes we got em here in good ole Cow ( New ) Hampshire.. lol. Big ones too, thank goodness friendly...

[@blueyedhillbilly7047]

The live trim on the inside is GORGEOUS

[@zacksrandomprojects9698]

Nice build! You can sheet the walls before you stand them up and its easier and you dont need help from friends. At least a couple of the walls anyway. Its always good to have good friends around though. 🍻

[@CrqzyRain]

My grandfather likes to watch these types of videos on the big screen tv at his house. This video came up and my family decided to watch it with him because it was pretty interesting…. until we got to the end. The last 10 minutes of the video, we were waiting for you to finish the edges of the door, but you never did. We kept waiting and waiting, but it never happened. Now our whole family is mad and screaming at the tv screen all because of the unfinished door. We are all disappointed at you. 10/10 video. Would watch again with the family.

[@emilflognoid1532]

"Strength is one of my weaknesses." ... 😂 that's s great line!

[@roberthunger3809]

Nice work! Thanks for sharing

[@flyinggyros9745]

The outcome is fantastic. You should be proud. Well done. Alan

[@myklmusic]

You did a great job, my Friend. They say You only go around once - They might be right. Once is enough when You make it count.

[@maryfields1111]

Your doggie has a pretty cool human. ❤

[@chrisroberts6860]

I pause the video 1 second before the end because I don't want it to end. What a great message to us all and thank you for posting the journey!!

[@moe9265]

Well I’m glad you built it so I could enjoy from my cozy home. You have a talent!

[@John-zi4ii]

AWESOME BUILD ! your so blessed to have the opertunities and youth to make your dreams come true , it's so inspiring that you jumped on those opertunities with the quickness and got er done ! , im 63 years old and im saving for a tiny house on wheels with an off grid package so wifey and I can retire in Tennessee and enjoy our golden years off grid and financially free ! I can't wait to be kicked back in my tiny with wifey ! , your video definitely helped me keep my dream alive !!!😊

[@DDL2728]

You are the perfect example of determination! Wow, impressive - beautiful cabin!! God bless you and your wife! ♥️ 🙏👍

[@streetpunk99]

I always sheet my walls before i stand them up..also tack a board to your rim joist so the walls dont slide off the deck plus they help give you something to push against and they essentially automatically square the bottom of your wall

[@PapaShawn]

Great job Matt! Awesome bunkhouse! Very cozy! Your guests will love it!

[@aorchotika]

Regardless of opinions on the value in the various new technologies its important to remember that Craig is bringing all these things to light for our education and entertainment. Without innovation we'd wouldn't have what we do today and without the incredible work done by people like Craig we wouldnt have first hand access to it without having to fork out of our own pockets. Cheers brother

[@filmscorefreak]

Nothing says Freedom like property tax 😡. Great to see the build all in one episode!

[@rogerandroid2186]

I am SOoooo impressed with the design work, the care and attention, plus all the hard work that went into this project. Wow! I was entranced by this build. Thank you for sharing it.

[@aussiebeardsman1267]

As soon as I heard Timmy's voice I recognised him straight away! Great build mate! Very well done! Cheers and beers 🍻 from downunder sunny Australia 🇦🇺

[@rogerandroid2186]

Wow. That rough cut timber on the outside looks fantastic!

[@BornInthe1900s]

Hats off to anyone using a cordless drill instead of an impact driver in this day in time.👍

[@TPINSC]

I can only imagine how You must feel. A contentment that not many people know. You created a wonderful space to be proud of.

[@edwardreilly9098]

Strong work! Tell us more about those slippers?

[@dougwhidden6700]

Very impressed on many levels. Listening to the original music throughout the video was very satisfying and the drive and determination throughout the build was to say the least very impressive. Gives me hope for the next generation. Keep it up, you’re leaps and bounds ahead of those your on age.

[@dmerth]

Last sentence was spot on. We all need a reminder.

[@BarryCampbell6822]

Excellent video. I'm 67, I've got the attention span of a Yorkshire Terrier, and I watched this without moving, or making coffee. Get the handtools, and build the Proenekke cabin, mate. You can do it. Brilliant hour of adventure, thanks for sharing

[@jhay1496]

Wow I never knew the music on your video was music you and Forest. Great soothing sounds

[@BLD0550]

Cool. In my youth I always screwed some cleats to the joist headers so the bottom plate couldn't slide off the floor structure. Made it alot easier to set the walls into place especially when doing it alone.

[@Gzus]

I love the touch of adding old tree trunks as posts for the porch. Great idea!

[@blankiee702]

I honestly just clicked this video to watch some nice wood work and some building get done. But found myself not being able to stop watching, by the end I can tell he built a very homely place for himself and his dog

[@walleyedcoin]

The music is a vibe

[@steverefer]

Never did a complete build but this brought back a lot of memories. Years from now you'll be relaxing in there and admire your work and yes there will be mistakes too. For years now you'll be obligated to help those who helped you.

[@johnclarke6647]

If you haven’t screwed up, then you have not done very much.

[@smashyrashy]

If you havent made a mistake then youve never done anything at all

[@kieronstump]

NO GUT’S, no glory 😮!

[@jaksilver3656]

"Shining armor has never seen combat"

[@brofessormex]

I almost died. I lasted 8 months. Totally unprepared.

[@hydrophobicbathtowel6816]

Don't talk about Ryan Reynolds that way.

[@RealworldtalkRWT]

It’s emotional and awesome to watch. Makes me want to live the rest of my life in solitude remembering what I could of would have. Beautiful

[@S.I.R.O.K.]

You should have built bunk beds that fold onto the wall. That saves so much space.

[@MammyNun1]

Just the bottom one maybe? Even so, he made enough headroom it doubles as a sitting area. So think it’s great the way he did it.

[@simonlimon3098]

Great work guys!!! 🤠👍

[@forestwilsonguitarist]

Nice video! Man, this was so much fun to build. 😎🐕

[@waynej7037]

i have lived in alaska for 84 years. i have built over 300 houses, cabins, apartments, condos. you did a nice job on the bunk house. i only have 2 comments on materials, dont buy any more of that garbage tyvek (it has actually been outlawed in a few states) and no more plastic sheeting on the inside, it needs to breath. plastic will hold moisture in the walls. you might look into floating mosquito dunks, they look like a mini frisbee, and they are the color of skunk cabbage. they work really well in the pond.

[@MaxeyGeorgeCRPS]

A home keeping tip- when making the bed. Put the pattern of the flatsheet facing the pattern on the fitted sheet. This way when you pull the sheets back like you did. You see the vibrant colorful pattern on both sheets. They are meant to touch color on color. ❤

[@walterlamb4756]

Excellent video! Just completed a bunkhouse at my camp this summer. One thing I did different than you was I added a receptacle on the wall accessible to the person in the bunk to be able to recharge their cell phones. They use them every night.

[@daveysdash]

Glad to have found your channel today, Subbed! Thanks for sharing your Dash!!! - Davey.

[@joyceperez5505]

MUSIC WAS LOVELY...MY DAD PLAYED BANJOE MANDOLIN MOSTLY ...REMINDS ME OF SOME OF HIS ..SO CALMING !!!THANKS I WISH I COULD DO ONE.. MY DAD AND GRANDFATHER BUILT ALL THEIR HOMES. IM 72 ..VETERAN FEMALE NAVY NURSE.. BUT I WAS CHEERI G YOU ON THE WHOLE TIME.. LOVED IT !!@!!!!

[@OCDRex11]

That dog is hilarious through filming. Love dogs! Great little cabin and project. Thank you for sharing!

[@LivingInTheForest1]

I really admire your creativity and skill. This video is a great example of what can be achieved with a little passion and creativity.

[@pault1964]

I am in impressed and slightly jealous of your life,unfortunately my life is shite,and I live in a different continent

[@sburns3814]

Your videos are bring me a lot of peace and quell the stress in my life. I’m 62 and have lived much like you, but in the lower 48. I remember having to get the wood, prime the pump and ensure the solar voltaics were in good working order. Oh yeah lots of shoveling snow too! But I enjoyed living off the grid 20+ years ago. I love your cabin and the serenity of your land. Tank you for sharing. Maybe one day I will bug out of the lower 48 and be more self sufficient

[@peterpiper487]

Many years ago, studs were set at 12" on center. My brother STILL builds with 12" on center. None of the homes he builds ever get damaged by tornadoes and there have been some homes built by other builders that were torn apart by tornados in the area where he builds. So I suggest 12" on center for stronger homes against devastating weather.

[@nikkinanette8807]

Guugh, this is equivalent to a man in a uniform. I can’t tell you how impressed I am that you built this cabin. All men should have the desire to have this skill. Your wife is a blessed lady, that’s for sure.

[@aletageer6911]

I love this video so much. The thunder when it was raining I have not heard in a long long time. Even in bad weather you are still working on your cabin! It is coming together very nicely! 😊

[@dangerdoberman]

A cabin anyone with a ton of money can build.

[@ericmontoya3447]

Lol..

[@h.s.levine2932]

Labor’s the most expensive part, and he got plenty of help. Norman works for kibble!

[@JeremyLamovsky]

​@h.s.levine2932 even that's expensive now lol

[@Jbarnes1]

Lmao fr

[@rolledweedsOfficial]

If you dont have money 😂 maybe work ya ass lil bit..cabin like this is not that expensive

[@timfronimos459]

My father, John, a master carpenter and building superintendent and, Grandpa Lars, a millwright would appreciate this build. I grew up on job sites and what always amazed me is that once the walls are framed, and roofing in place, the job is only half done. Lots of smaller 'detail' tasks. attention to detail that gotta be done right. No cutting corners. Or else. Job well done.

[@annewhite5602]

Wonderful viewing. It’s obviously a dream you share with many others. Congratulations on creating something beautiful. And Norman is such a sweet companion ❤️

[@iangray3854]

I disagree with your final thoughts, not everyone could do that.....believe me I have met a few people in my life that struggle to paint a wall. You have a gift that I am eternally grateful that you have shared with us......I have subscribed......thankyou so much

[@Freedome-h9z]

That's so freaking awesome I love that little cabin my goodness

[@SeanInAlaska]

I saw Alone in the wilderness as a child too, it took me a bit longer to get here but i built my first place ever on the Kenai peninsula. Greatest adventure i have ever had.....so far!

[@grumpyolesilverback7211]

Jumping in feet first like you did has a very steep learning curve. You are young and resilient. Hard knocks can be brushed off easy at your stage in life. Just keep moving forward, a mistake is how you learn. Remember and do better next time. Good luck.

[@janetl9984]

There is no way I could do this, but it is relaxing and fun to watch. Thanks!

[@geeksam]

Watched this out of curiosity since, as the parent of a teenager in this Brave New Economy, I expect them to need financial support well into their mid-twenties, and a tiny house might be in our future. Appreciated the end-to-end walkthrough, the scenery, the music, and hearing a little bit about how you manage both electricity and mosquitoes. The comment about property tax did perhaps raise an eyebrow considering that Alaska is #5 on the list of "states most dependent on federal funding," but one such editorial comment in an hour of video shows considerable restraint. ;) Oh, and I absolutely loved the scene with Norman getting wet even though he was "inside."

[@youyouulf]

You are sooo clever. And you've thought through every nitty gritty aspect of your build. Yes, very clever. Thank you for showing us how really clever you are.

[@juwe9516]

Brilliant, you pull it off, comfort, and peaceful atmosphere.

[@Kevan808]

I'm glad the algorithm brought me to your channel. I appreciate your attention to detail and craftsmanship. Your music and carpentry are works of art.

[@206OutDoorAdventures]

I love your story. They say its never too late but I am now in my 40s and live in Seattle, WA. Hopefully one day I will make it out there. Inwas born in the mountains of Laos but Alaska has always been I'm my heart. Ever since the internet started and expanded my world. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@jeffdopp4470]

I find that stucco netting. Diamond plated razor blades works well for keeping out Critters

[@mycrochetobsession]

I’m living vicariously through you. Watched you build start to finish in one sitting. So satisfying. The LVT flooring is awesome. I use LVT in my rentals-holds up well, easy to install, maintain and repair if necessary. Such a beautiful cabin. I really like the variety of wood tones and textures inside and out- earthy and natural. The rough hewn beam on the interior is very pleasing. I love everything about this cabin.

[@RigoZacarias-j3i]

Una movie muy sana, sin violencia, sin mal contenido, trae paz, trae serenidad y mucha enseñanza. I like.

[@fortheloveofgodandcountry]

Good job for minimal experience. Glad you shut the clutch off on the gun early. Now your drivin!

[@kath121]

Wow! This was amazing, Mav! Coming from a military family, I have great respect and you did amazing!

[@gmania69]

Idyllic. Beautiful and rustic but modern. Impressive work.