DEBT FREE, NO EXPERIENCE, off-grid cabin. This could be YOU!

[@djrtime1398]

Priceless. I’m embarking on a 5 acre remote project involving rehabbing a 12x12 log cabin. It would have been so easy 20 years ago, but now at 63 with some health issues it is way more a challenge. Pray for me, lol.

[@deblarsen8528]

🙏🙏❤ Best of Luck to you as you begin your adventure!! Take it slow and easy! 👍

[@cynthiaweston767]

😇🙏 prayers,wishing you good health to enjoy the fruits of your labor. God Bless

[@SisterShirley]

Godspeed

[@Bykrgirlpink]

Rooting & praying for you !!! My husband and I just bought 11 acres totally off grid with a 366 ft log cabin. Hasn't been taken care of in years we have so much to do......day by day, doing what we can afford and have time for. We hope to retire here in woods ❤

[@Sup1719]

🤗🙏

[@cmc7106]

I did the same thing almost 40 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did! Still enjoying it at 68 years old!!

[@ladyketurahinwaiting]

How awesome ❣️ I wish I had 😕

[@djrtime1398]

Awesome, I wish I had the discipline 20-30 years ago to do what I’m doing now at 63, restoring a 12x12 log cabin on 5 acres in northern Wisconsin.

[@johnbutler5208]

So did i, log home wood stove, barn, and I'm 68 also.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Such a Fun and Exciting Day for Us Brooke....Thank you, SO MUCH, for coming over and Checking out our Cabin. It was a Dream come True having you here. You have brought us Much Joy, Motivation, and Happiness over the years watching your videos.....We Appreciate everything you do on KZbin for so many people.....A BIG WOOT WOOT to you for that =)

[@deblarsen8528]

Jay and Jen! WOW! What a beautiful home you have! You both are so talented! Thank You for sharing your off grid adventure with us! ❤ I will be checking out your channel tonight! 👍😊 🐕 🐕

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you Deb......Welcome@@deblarsen8528

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

It was an absolute pleasure meeting you both! There's so much honesty and inspiration here. I'm sure this will inspire many people to get started on their own project! 👏

[@BeautySolutions4u-]

Love ya'll whole set up. Super impressed with ya'll milling your own wood also. It's beautiful. Where are yall at with all that snow?

[@donnavickery9623]

Thank you Brooke for giving smaller channels a chance to be recognized!!! Jay and Jen at Off Grid with Jay and Jen are good people !!! Also, I am enjoying watching your son’s videos. He is so young. He is a fine young man!!!

[@alicesmith7020]

Beautiful, just beautiful. But you know what really impressed me? The way Jen looked at Jay. She is absolutely head over heels in love with her guy and that is a beautiful thing to see.

[@PICARDY610]

FANTASTIC! JAY IS RIGHT, TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE! JUST DO IT!

[@billiegoodman4872]

Wow! 60k for paradise. Awesome land and views, beautiful cabin, handsome, smart couple living the life. hard work and frugality. Very inspiring couple!! Thank you, B!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Good peeps!

[@trishosullivan4857]

What a great cabin with beautiful views. Well done Jay and Jen . Thanks Brooke and Dave for introducing them to us all. Happy Christmas to all of you from UK xx

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Same to you!

[@abeach5420]

Hiya *our Brooke* . . wanted to leave a big happpppy holidays -- continued BEST of everything - congrats on all your continued success annnd so much more. May 2024 be FAB just like you & yours. Hugz from the shoreline of the Salish Sea..esp. to the bestest ever doggos. @@therealgirlinthewoods

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

This is an awesome video.

[@RobertJLessard]

I'm 50 and building my cabin now. I couldn't imagine waiting another 15 years to be retired. No way I could do the same amount of physical work as now.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Good work Starting Robert.....we feel the Same way

[@kathymc234]

How wonderful that you are doing it now.

[@TaylorZ2]

That is awesome! Cute couple with cute dogs and I LOVE their cabin and simple lifestyle. And you gotta love no mortgage.

[@lorigougeon8873]

I’ve been watching Jay and Jen for years! Love them ❤ and especially love that you featured them and all the hard work they have put into their homestead. I love when the You Tube community supports each other by sharing collaborations like this one. Thank you for giving them the spotlight they deserve 😊

[@Rocky-L81]

I built an off grid cabin. Its no where near as awesome as your accomplishments. I did it with no power tools, no vehicle, no money (zero dollars) and by myself. I had a lot of people ridicule, doubt, steal and try to hinder my hard work but I stayed persistent and worked very hard. I look up to you and others to combine your wisdoms with my own. Thank you for giving me wisdoms that you don't even know you gave. Natural springs and power inverters are a blessing.

[@linak7155]

I've enjoyed watching this couple recount how this all came to be. They are so open about how they watched many videos and started small. Not fancy just practical, cozy and so doable. 'No number two's inside' Great system! ❤🎉

[@donnavickery9623]

Love you Jay and Jen. So happy you are being featured on this channel. You deserve the recognition!!!

[@lorilake7613]

Local building codes and permit fees can crush a dream. That was my first lesson in home ownership. It's a tough lesson. I ended up selling at a slight loss and moving on.

[@BusyBeeFarmsAldenNY]

If you are zoned agriculture, then in most areas you do not need a permit or inspection to build. Of course it has to be for “agricultural use only”, but what do they know.

[@SuePenn]

Jay and Jen have been one of my favorites to follow the last couple of years.

[@rebekahwells3737]

We love Jay and Jen. Been watching them since they started. I love you guys interviewing everyone building their off ride properties.

[@danpar1184]

Great video. All too often people are afraid to pursue a dream and spend the rest of their life regretting it. Way to go Jay and Jen.

[@shelbyindianajones3226]

Everyone should be allowed to do this... it is a crime that in many semi rural counties they have so many rules and codes it almost forces everyone to build or buys something so big it is hard to afford. So glad you uploaded this Brooke, you're the best!

[@TheresaKretschmar]

"If you wait for it to be perfect it will never happen." Great words to live by.

[@nancybrown2700]

Brooke, This was a great tour of another wonderful off grid build. Your little Moose especially loves to visit like-minded folks and their fun loving off-grid pets. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. Even inside watching we all step outside and get happy memories with Jan and Jen.🐈‍⬛

[@angelag8196]

We love Jason and Jenny. ❤ And I'd lose my mind if Bush radical and Girl in the woods came to my place. 🥰💚 Love this video.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

lol

[@anthonyc1883]

Jen never stops smiling!

[@ADifferentKindofQuiet]

Learning as you go and debt free…excellent!!! Beautiful view!

[@hurstauto]

I have been enjoying Jay and Jen for the past few years, they are wonderful. I hope they will become more successful due to this.

[@flacoral]

Love your channel. I've watched you and your husband build all your cabins. It's so cool that Jay and Jenn watched your channel and were inspired by you. I watched Jay and Jen build from the ground up. It is also really cool that you interviewed them and toured their property. I know that this is a day that they will treasure always. I am so touched by this. All of you are real. Down to earth people. Bless you for this and also for all that your future brings.

[@lisarmurphy]

This is great, I've followed Brooke from almost the beginning and same with Jay and Jen. So glad you guys finally got to meet!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

=)

[@TakeTheRide]

Dreaming is nice. Doing it is better. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing the cost info. May Yahuah bless this homestead.

[@SoulfulSmokie]

Brooke you are inspiring, so hard working. Just a beautiful person, teaching people how to build things and constantly giving of your knowledge. Hugs to you Brooke you are a jewel.

[@tommydorsey5055]

Jen, ya got any sisters? Jay already got the gold mine! Well Done!

[@Jenevershed]

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate these kinds of videos you and your husband create. Its been a lifelong dream and I am almost there.

[@LindyLooo99]

My dream! Lots of regrets, my first marriage was to a house builder who REFUSED to build me a house... by the time I divorced him with no money it was all out of reach. Today we would love to try this, but I'm 64..... I still do furniture refurb, but no building anything large... praying we can do this some day!

[@kathymc234]

My husband would buy boat trailers and build pirate ships for parade floats and events. But never built anything for us. God forbid he try to build us a house.

[@HappyLife693]

They did a great job. I am impressed that they had no experience and created a cozy home, shed, and outhouse. It looks like they are remote and living their best life. Funny, I like the bathroom and outhouse the best.

[@maureenhobbs4163]

Jen and Jay your house 🏡 is fabulous and homey and comfortable remember nothing in life is perfect you did a fabulous Job peace and plenty of Love 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@PatriotUpNorth]

I’ve been following the build for a few years, nice cabin on the hill! Thanks for the tour Brooke and Dave (in the background) ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@azdesertrat9104]

Beautiful! Congrats to Jay and Jen for staying motivated and focused on completing their dream! I'm sure they have motivated and inspired many now, including me 😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@deblarsen8528]

Brooke and Dave: THANK YOU for another great video! Jay and Jen have an absolutely beautiful home and property! I will definitely check out their channel! I have had so much fun watching how folks like you all live off grid! NICE! Until your next video ~~~ Stay safe, healthy, warm and happy!

[@janetkoball44]

Such a nice couple a d they did a great job on their homestead. Thanks Girl in the woods.

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Love watching Jay & Jen and anyone from Michigan. I miss Michigan but heart surgery had me moving to Arizona. ❤❤

[@aliceevans3357]

This couple is so precious and their cabin is so beautiful! ❤ Just as beautiful as those in fancy magazines for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Thank you for showcasing them, I'm glad they have a channel, it will be nice "visiting" them as I do you guys. Stay safe and GOD bless

[@drk218]

Love Jay & Jen. Been watching them for many months. I think I've seen all their videos. Thanks for the great tour video, Brooke! ❤

[@charlesvincett84]

Thank you for show casing these two great people on your channel!

[@nareshbalgobin8101]

I am so happy you and Dave interview my guys they always talking about you and Dave may God bless the four of you guys 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💙

[@edwardseth1230]

it was nice of you to visit J&J.. they are a kind couple living and doing the things they wanna do with their lives... on just 1 porperty. Thankyou for your point of view. :)

[@TheIdahoNate]

‘Just do it. Don’t wait until you retire.’ I like that.

[@johnandsandraholton3131]

Thanks for highlighting these two…I totally look forward to their posts as well as yours! Also enjoyed watching your son!

[@herelieskittythomas3726]

Great video! My husband and I are on our 3rd winter in Southwest GA. We started with 3 acres raw land, we have 6 acres now and a cabin (190 square feet) and have been slowly building our 400 square foot "tiny house". We are so close to running power to the tiny house. Outdoor shower..... Yes we shower outdoors and even my kitchen is outdoor but we own it ALL. Our truck is our workhorse too, we take good care of it! Our goal is to have an indoor kitchen before next winter. Our woodstove is our best friend and we are about to build our "outhouse" from Brookes outhouse video, we are modifying it just a tad, we do have a septic system so we are plumbing a toilet, just going to bucket fill the tank for now. ❤ You two are inspiring!!!!! The place is beautiful.

[@herelieskittythomas3726]

My fridge was $300 too, and we love our Berkey.

[@viewsfromthe519]

They are awesome! The algorithm recommended me their channel a few months ago & I’m glad it did! Love their content. Michiganders know how to do it! 😎 Awesome vid, Brooke. I love that you did this!

[@zeninme7980]

What a wonderful place! Looks comfy and cozy! You learn as you go.. and as they said everything is perfectly imperfect! Amen! Fantastic job! 🌟✨️🌟

[@ldsphotodude49]

Really nice cabin and thoroughly enjoyable likable people.

[@johnclaypool7149]

Did it 30 years ago in WEST VIRGINIA and still living in it . Raised my daughter single parent she is 31 . My profile pic is the garage.

[@saginawdan]

Very pleasant people. 😊 Thank you for sharing. 🌲

[@yorotirb3941]

Love watching these folks as i do you and Dave.

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again BROOKE What a great couple with the best common sense work ethic and commitment to their dream. They have ended up with a wonderful off grid cabin in the woods! Thx as always for sharing. Catcha next time.

[@offgridjack5779]

Those doggies are in doggie heaven living there!! Great job guys!!

[@Playitagaindian]

LOVE that kitchen. Counters are awesome! 😍😍😍

[@SweetFreedomHomestead2024]

We are both disabled your age and living a homestead lifestyle in our 5th wheeler. You can do it! Wishing you the best of luck and much success!

[@devon_morgan]

I love the idea of no neighbors!!! Heck, I love it regardless! Very cozy cabin, and beautiful surroundings!! I’ll be subscribing to their channel, too!! ✌🏼💚

[@lindasands1433]

YAY! More people living off-grid! Thanks Brooke & Dave for the introductions. I'll check out more of their videis now. Great cabin and what a lot of work they've done. Kudos to you all and have a wonderful Christmas From Linda in the mountains in New Zealand ❤❤❤❤

[@kathyguenther5866]

Brooke so glad to see you doing these video's of other off-grid families..... Nice to see you and Dave in the same video it is always such a pleasure. Went over to Jay and Jen's site and look forward to seeing some more of there video's. Happy Winter to you and your family. Ask Dave if he would do some video's working with your son. I would like to see more of them being that Dave is such a good teacher.

[@michaellane5679]

Hi guys! New subscriber and am very impressed with you! I know you guys probably fussed at each other during the build…but look..you guys survived and still love each other! You should be so very proud of what you have accomplished! Very beautiful cabin! Keep up the great vids because I’m now a dedicated follower to your channel! Thanks again for sharing your lives with us!

[@ronaalexander825]

Thank you for sharing this! I had the privilege of meeting Jay and Jen this past summer when they stopped by our booth at a festival. They are the real deal!🎉

[@suezaple4950]

Oh my just looked at that view and property the cabin is so epic id not want to leave . love love the interior and the steps to the loft I love the steps that go up like that .love the open concept and high ceiling's , this place is so very well thought out and layed out. love the cute bathroom one dosnt need a big washroom, The bedroom great size, Wonderful work folks , Yes I shall follow you, thanks Brook for taking us to see this cabin. Ontario canada.

[@troypayne3078]

Been with them since the beginning. Great couple.

[@LOL-Can]

A lovely restful place and home. They did well.

[@maryannec55]

Wow the cost sounds great! AND the place is beautiful.

[@juliemaddux9833]

Very nice! They've done a wonderful job! 👏

[@wanderlust62]

Very cool... slow and steady pays off!

[@131maymay131]

Aw, love how you showcase others! Great video! Love what they have accomplished and achieved!

[@soniayoung7531]

Hi Brooke an awesome cabin with beautiful views ,Jay and Jen did a fantastic job, thanks for sharing stay safe and warm ❤

[@laurieeyebee]

LOVE this cabin, an absolute treat, thanks Brooke for the intrro. I can only dream, at the moment. This place is a Laurie place!

[@denislosieroutdoors]

Great to see all groups of ppl from 3 of the channels I always watch there eh! Thanks for sharing

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

What a lively couple !!! They look so proud as you all enter the cabin. ! And rightfully so ! Such a lovely home Wow

[@cekfraun]

Yes, Thanks for introducing us to Jay and Jen! I love their home and their can-do attitude. Makes me want to go build a cabin in the woods, just like when I watch you, Brooke, or Dave build one of your many cabins. I believe I'll go subscribe to Jay and Jen's channel. 🙂

[@menow7851]

Just when your mind has the details and your pocket has the money, you can be certain Murphys Law will derail you. Don't wait until you retire to do heavy labor. The body gives out long before your mind. I snapped my spine doing something I've done often. Calcium deficient bones, I'm told. Desk job career, no activity.....Suddenly I'm restricted from lifting and carrying. Use your body when you're young. I think God puts your path out there at creation. So if your gut gives you a vision to live in the woods, you'll have Blessings as you pursue that desire. You managed to be debt free. Wow. That house is beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sonya60andlearning]

Beautiful place, such great scenery.

[@mascasa7502]

So cool seeing the finished cabin. Jay and Jen make it look easy! It's an inspiration.

[@shunawestern9153]

Remarkable, those two achieved all that with no prior skills, flipping fantastic. They've done a great job, and I wish them all the best...🥰🇬🇧🐾🐾🏡🎄❄️💕

[@undefinedtygerpath4096]

Ha! I love Jay and Jen! It’s a great channel. I’m glad you’re helping spread the word.

[@brightantwerp]

Beautiful and inspiring.

[@mikeunum]

Very nice i love it. In place of the 12V system i would use it in 24 Volt. More efficient and the batteries are working too.

[@backwoodsgirl8519]

Thankyou Jay and Jen. You did a beautiful job on your cabin. Subscribed to your channel and shared video with my husband and 2 sons who have been wanting to build a cabin. Maybe this will get them inspired to get outside and get busy. . Plus we have 2 sawmills.PlusPlus Big thankyou to Girl in the Woods who always inspires!😊

[@jomomma1512]

Such a delightful couple! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@JudyGoodwin-l9b]

Awesome cabin, very beautiful work.

[@deeanna5814]

Love, love, love all of it! The story, the process, the reality. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed, btw.

[@rhondak4940]

You two are sooo cute. T.Y. for sharing ur home & experience

[@hq_FiRE]

Not only did they do an amazing job, but the way they speak together is so sweet. You can tell how much of a team they are in all things. ❤

[@deebauguess4054]

So neat and looks so beautiful. I’m getting ready to find a tiny home since I’m 78 and could not build this but I’m happy for you guys Thank you for sharing

[@davesigz]

Brooke....excellent video. Subscribed to their channel. Can't wait to watch their videos.

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Beautiful homestead.🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

[@user-onyoutube868]

The peace of mind and tranquility from living such a good, simple life is evident. Knowing you, and your family will be able to thrive regardless of what else is going on in the world is beyond wonderful.

[@vipingel6999]

Very interesting and informative.. the doggies were having such a great time…😊

[@shelleyennis4489]

They have a really cozy & cute place. 🙂🇨🇦

[@katherinenicholas7116]

Beautiful cabin! Congratulations

[@sanjuancapo2862]

Thanks for sharing guys. This gives me the esteem to atleast try something new.😊

[@MrAntoniosavelli]

Everything looks awesome God Bless you both great job.

[@Terry_1111]

What an amazing cabin and couple, Brooke! Thanks for sharing it!

[@elJossu]

What a cute couple. Amazing work they did.

[@susanmartin870]

The way Jen looks at him melted my heart. Great job guys! So inspiring.

[@goingagainstthegrain]

Hey, Jay and Jen! I didn't win your price is right, but it's all good. Lol. You two did an awesome job building your slice of heaven. Everyone take care, God Bless and Merry Christmas! ❤