The Reality of Living Remote in Alaska

[@creativelauri]

Oh me, oh my! That thumbnail though!!! I bet people hadn't clicked so fast to watch this video. 😂 Lol. I loved the ending! Thank you so much for the shout-out! That's so incredibly kind, sweet & thoughtful of you. 🤗💖 I totally agree with you as far as people use the terms of grid, homesteading and cabin very differently. I don't think there's any one answer. It is what it means to you and I personally think you live in a cabin that happens to be your home. I always refer to my tenant's vehicle as his car but it's a SUV. Some people say potato or po ta toe. You've really worked so hard in turning this place into your own and a more efficient place at that! I really admire your fortitude, drive and passion. You don't see that everyday and you should be very proud of yourself. I know I am of you!! I agree, living your lifestyle takes a tremendous amount of work. I can't even imagine how you get everything done in a day. Just cooking many things from scratch of preserving takes time and tending after my tenants but my hat really goes off to you. I think your new faucet looks amazing!! It's just beautiful and now it's more practical. I love your kitchen, pantry and your laundry area! So incredibly beautiful. You're doing so good my friend! Keep it up!! God bless you and your baby. Thank you again for mentioning me. 😁🤗💕

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Lauri I have noticed a huge transformation since you did the food bank hauls! Please keep doing them! It's absolutely amazing to hear you so excited to have so much food! The shoutout was overdue! When I watch other people on KZbin and they point at a shack made of pallets and say, lets go look inside the cabin, I never dwell on the "is that even a real cabin?" I mean who really cares! It's a cabin to them! Most people complaining about on grid/off grid aren't even living this life! But we all have opinions! 😁 I knew coming out here and living this life was going to be harder. That's exactly what I wanted. I choose to live more pioneer style but I don't fault one single person for having a microwave in their cabin! Running water is a hard thing to give up! I remember taking showers or baths in Colorado and I never even gave them a second thought. But here, I have to plan out my baths and I actually like that. And I love my new faucet and dry sinks! You probably never seen anyone be so excited to use a foot water pump huh?🤣 You do an amazing job Lauri! You do this and still take care of your dad, your tenants AND the feral cats! You should be very proud of what you do every day and this certainly will not be the only time I shout out your channel! 😉🧡 For anyone reading this, please check out Lauri's channel! kzbin.info/door/EW1PH6e5wkolTvBzj09uyw

[@nachtbild]

Both of you do an amazing job! Greetings from Germany 🙂

[@creativelauri]

@@nachtbild Aww, thank you so much!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Behave Mr Brit! 🤭😉🧡

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Cant be off grid completely if you have road access or a cell phone or use emergency services! 🙄 Or that is the new definition anyway. Always someone wanting to be more off grid than the next person I suppose! And you need to stop watching those so called "Reality shows" Mr Brit! Although I will admit, I did watch Alaska State Troopers! 🤭🧡

[@gushill1247]

I build custom log homes in North Carolina. Some folks say cabin, and some say log homes? The log structure is such a great structure, and you may call it what you will. I really like how you have designed your home to fit your needs and it seems you have adapted quite well too. Thank you for sharing your way of life with us!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I just call it a log cabin! 🤣 So far all of my ideas have worked well with this cabin. I have always dreamt about doing these projects for my cabin. It still has a long way to go though! Stay tuned! 😉🧡

[@johninalaska9563]

Hi Alone, very nice video. You had me on edge waiting for the bathtub scene, lol. You just have to go Solar as soon as you can. Nice faucet setup, be nicer if you had running hot water. Living real remote, we dried our laundry by hanging out and letting them freeze dry. I must say, you looked rather nice in the outfit you were wearing. It brings out your feminine side. I do like your kitchen makeover. Thanks for sharing.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh thank you John! HA! The bathtub scene was something I knew I had to show but didn't have to get like some other channels do it. Fully clothed! 🤭 Solar is something I am always considering. Just so much that has to get done around here first. Glad you liked the outfit! 🤗I think I found that at Goodwill or a second hand store. I may prefer wearing dresses or skirts but sometimes ........ I am behind doing laundry! 🤣 Thank you so much John! 😉🧡

[@charlesquick3091]

Lol .. informative as always. You keep doing things your way, if you are happy that's all that matters! Armchair and couch potatoes warriors are just trying to get someone else to live life their way even though they are to lazy to get up and do anything on their own. I bet you had several people leaning into their screens when you were getting out of the tub. Your " Don't get any ideas " comment had me busting up because you know that there was a few people hopping. Stay safe, have fun, stay warm, and enjoy your life. Waiting to see what happens next...

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

LOL! There are always a few people (in comments) that like to correct me on my definitions! I always love the "You're not remote because of ...." 🙄 That tub scene was completely PG! 🤭 "Move along, nothing to see here" 😉 But I still get the negative comments! A lot of nice ones too! 🧡

[@rdick122]

you a drop dead beautiful lady thank you for this vid and I will follow for as long as I am alive thanks chris

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Well thank you kindly Chris! I don't think I have had anyone promise to be with my channel for as long as they are alive! It is an honor to have you along for my journey here! Thank you so much Chris! 😉🧡

[@stellaunger8568]

The cabin looks great! Thank you for sharing your life with us . ❤😊

[@norm5785]

Wonderful video, your have thought through what you need to do to live your chosen lifestyle. Love the presentation style as well. The kitchen faucet update, then laundry bins and your bath tub. Recycling is really important also. Like you see your lifestyle is not easy, but it makes you happy. Stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@jamesaigler285]

Good Sunday morning to u Alone in remote Alaska. Thanks for giving us a better description of your life.stay safe.enjoy

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much James! 😉🧡

[@rowan2u380]

LOL that thumbnail is Perfect and you are living the dream 💙❤💯

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

LOL Thank you kindly! 🤭 Live your dream! 🤗🧡

[@juliamarple3785]

That is very interesting stuff! Our city water supply was threatened (actually, it still is) due to a wildfire this summer. Boy did I start lugging around buckets of well water & researching composting toilets and outside clothes washing stations. Ya never know, even in the best of situations.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I had a nice back stock of water and buckets for toilets etc when I was in Colorado. More practicing for living here. It's a pain to lug around water in jugs but you are already better prepared than most! Keep it up! You don't have to be a prepper to be just simply be prepared! Thank you so much Julia! 😉🧡

[@terrancethalman4871]

You're one hell of a lady I've got to applaud you for doing what you're doing how you do it keep doing what you're doing and be safe out there and by all means have fun

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Great explanation of the many definitions of off grid and nice tour of your cabin/cottage/home. 😊

[@ann1260]

I just randomly giggled at the “bath retake” and then rewound to watch that again. Great video, I really enjoyed it!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

LOL! I figured I better show how I shot that thumbnail. I still get a few "upset" comments but that's ok. They obviously do not realize that was fully clothed scene. I am so happy you enjoyed the video Ann! 😉🧡

[@jaytowne8016]

Beautiful video! As always! You cover psychological nuances of home/ cabin, it makes me smile.Great discussion on technical things too!

[@matthewrammig]

I love your content! Alaska is such a beautiful place.

[@lucindacanadiangirl8250]

A very informative video! Thank you!!

[@jackieruprecht3588]

Great video as always but after watching you do the faucet I got goosebumps of Joy with your accomplishment.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh thank you Jackie! But so did I! 🤭 So much nicer to have a sink with "running water" 😉🧡

[@juliajohnson5276]

Love this video. I live out in the country and do a lot of things myself, too, but also have my husband to fall back on. Noticed your canned cherries on the shelf. Cherry cobbler is my favorite fruit cobbler. 🧡🎃

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Having a second pair of hands would be a game changer for sure. At least all that wood would have been stacked by now! 🤭 MMMMMM cherry cobbler sounds so good right now! 🤗🧡

[@vernabryant2894]

I was rasied without indoor running water.We would take sponge baths which was warmed water in a small portable sink or container.Also we would take a bath in a large galvanized tub.

[@candaceaustin4258]

Reminds me of my life, rapid washer, bathtub Saturday baths then more hot water, soap & clothes. Then kids dumped water & more water went in. Hand wringer used. Clothesline strung in cabin and clothes hung. Miss that life. Hard work loving life.

[@ellsmere58]

I enjoy your videos, the surroundings leave me with a feeling of peace. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@billheim3655]

Well done

[@joannbowlin7633]

Love your channel!! We watch as soon as you post your videos. We watched the one where you burned your hand but we did not see what you used to help heal the burn. Can you please tell me what video you describe what you used on your burn. Thank you for being real!!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hello Joann! Thank you so much for watching my channel! And the burn remedy will be on this weeks video! I am working on that video now! And thank you kindly for the great compliments! 🤗🧡

[@TheLvablebird]

Hi! Well you alleviated the earthquake worry🙂

[@jksatte]

Wow, I think we think when you live that way there is no money involved so we don't have to work. Quite obviously it's work just living that way. It's hard work at that. I admire people who just know how to fix things or have mechanical or carpentry skills, especially if that's not your profession. You rock. Good for you on making your choice and living it. Good for you.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I think some may confuse "debt free" with "bill free". You will never be bill free. You can certainly live needing as little money as possible but even growing a garden or raising livestock will cost money somewhere. Some items still have to be purchased at stores. Salt, sugar, pepper, coffee and even staples like rice or gasoline. I have seen some channels claiming to be bill free but that's because they have other family members pay their cell phone or gas. Carpentry or mechanical has never been my thing but sometimes you just have to stare at it and figure it out. There is nobody coming to fix it for you! I am definitely living my dream life. It's not always easy but I knew it wouldn't be. 😉🧡

[@tjo1233]

Guurrrlll your amazing

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhhh thank you kindly! 🤗🧡

[@JohnClark-jl2tl]

Awesome video, love what you did with your cabin to make it your own!! I was fortunate enough as well when I bought my cabin, in the high country. Like you it has electricity but I do have a well and propane. Going to definitely subscribe to your channel, enjoy your style and your quirkiness and great handyman repairs. Stay sweet!!❤️😉🙏

[@kingbeeris8814]

I'm not gonna lie watching you fix the sink for the foot pump was so hot 😍

[@daizymae5148]

I grew up driving in winter conditions and still am not comfortable with it.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Coming from Colorado my whole life, I would even consider myself an "expert" on icy road driving. But also expert enough to know to avoid it as much as possible! 😉🧡

[@rolandtinker734]

Love the video Have a great day ❤️👍

[@brunfree]

Hi Alone, I’ve Ben rewatching your vids and still love the amazing scenery in Alaska ❤❤❤❤

[@deliagarcia2112]

Your so funny in your tub! I laughed and laughed 😅. Thank you for your wonderful videos ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@LittleCabinintheYukon]

It's funny how everyone has a different concept of what's what. One man's cabin is another man's house?? My idea of a cabin is different from someone who lives in a big city and can't live without their microwave, espresso maker or big screen tv. Our cabin is very rustic. Sometimes I feel like I'm living in a storage shed! But it's comfortable and cozy when it's -40C! No water here either, except what we haul from the lake. Our power comes from our solar panels, which charge our battery bank. We also use a Yamaha generator to top off the batteries as the winter days are so short the panels don't always get enough sunshine.And when it's running, I take advantage and vacuum the rug. It's my only electric appliance here. Life is pretty basic, but we are content and make what improvements we can as we think of them. Our cabin is miles from any road, so everything gets hauled in by ATV or Skidoo, which does have a lot to do with any improvements we make. We somehow manage to get 1 bar of LTE cell signal. Enough to stay in touch with family, and in the winter we can even watch YT!

[@cherylkruisheer3267]

I am sure you have heard of a carpet sweeper. I’m over 70 from So. Calif. and we had a carpet sweeper for ever. The rest of your lack of power outage, yuck. I also lived in So. Ca. and had power outs I try my best to keep up. Also we lived in a Mormon area so stocking up was our mantra.

[@HoneyandMe]

@@cherylkruisheer3267 I have one!! It’s pretty old, but does a decent job of picking up carpet debris. My big problem is pet hair. 2 dogs and a cat make a lots of fur!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Yeah everyone see's things differently and that's cool with me. Even if someone wants to nicely explain what they think that's cool too. But the comments "Your not remote because ......" 🙄 I never claim to be off grid and I still get comments "Your not offgrid because ...."🙄 But I made myself live without a microwave and expresso maker long before I moved out here. TV I had but my son lived with me. I don't miss any of those things because I can heat up something on the wood stove and I make some awesome coffee! I would like to get solar but in winter time my panels just would not get enough sun so I would be running a generator every time. I chose to try and figure out a way to just not need electricity when it out. I do need to figure out my freezers but its no big deal in winter! Just drag the freezers outside! And I would rather garden all day long instead of watch TV! 😉🧡

[@HoneyandMe]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska We contemplated going 'off grid' at our home base as it is perfect for it. Side of a southern facing hill. But, it ain't cheap! Because you, like our home base, are already hooked up to electric, it really doesn't make sense as far as to save money. But, we do have a propane cooktop and wood cookstove and heat stove, at the house, so when the power goes out, we are sitting pretty. It feels good to be self sufficient. Note on freezers...we have 3 as well and they are outside. We built a sort of porch on the back of our house to hod them. The sun never shines on them and in the winter they rarely need to come on. We did have a young black bear try to open one once. He was trying to tip it forward. Buy they are also locked and he never figured out how to open it. Silly bear!

[@curtisseborowski161]

I'm impressed!!!! you are very resourceful.

[@jennycarrier]

so interesthing..bravo for your chanel!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Jenny! Making videos is so much fun! I wish I could make more and post more often! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video! 🤗🧡

[@Christa.]

It's your home, no matter what it's called.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

100% agree! It doesn't stop some commenters on insisting on correcting me sometimes 🤭🧡 Or even the one that don't believe I am here alone in the first place 🙄

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

To me as long as where I live is waterproof, has a roof over me and walls around me, that I call my home. Now I have lived in this flat, on the 11th floor of a skyscraper building on South side of Aberdeen in Scotland, with great views of the City, Sea and Shire and would I swop it for say a dwelling closer to the ground - no way as it has security and peace of mind.

[@pambrown8697]

Who doesn't hang there clothes outside when they wash? Always have...we have the sun most of the time..

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hanging clothes outside or inside is always better than running a dryer! 😁🧡

[@HomeEF]

Love the video Thank you !👍❤️🍂🍁

[@cathyrodriguez1755]

As scared I would be by my self, I would still love to live in Alaska….

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Living alone does have its advantages. But living with company does as well! Either way, Alaska is a great place to live! 🥶🤗🧡

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Here in the smoky mtns of NC we don’t have garbage pick up, even inside city. Well, you can pay a large amount and do it, but very few people do inside the city. Im county and city out on the outskirts. Anyway, pretty much evryone goes to the dump, much like what you showed. They even have trailers set up with recycle bins and then dumpsters to toss household. So, believe it or not, that system is alive and well in western NC, I don’t find it an inconvenience , you just get use to it. Most have pick up trucks so you can toss it in the back and hit it when you need to go to the store or condense a trip. At least I do. Your cabin looks great! I saw a van life person have a potty where she put some kind of pellets or bedding of some kind. There’s many ways I suppose, sounds like you’ve found what works best for you. Im proud of how far you’ve come and gotten accomplished. Enjoy the winter and rest time because I know you’ll be back at it in spring and summer and fall. Id have to buy a bigger tub for my bath. Lol You are tiny. That was funny on your outtakes ! Lol

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I was thinking about laundry and big items like blankets etc, they can be aired out even in winter hung outside and smell so fresh. Don’t need to wash as often. We use to do a lot of airing of the quilts and they last a lot longer and avoid the breakdown of fibers over time. Its all very interesting and can bring a lot of joy. I totally get what you are doing.

[@j.chriswatson6847]

My family is from Jackson County. I love the mountains.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I lived in swain before and in macon county now. It’s changed a whole lot! Especially when covid happened. People buying stuff sight unseen and moving here. The traffic is terrible! I could sell and make a good return, I want to be more remote. Not much left you can replace it with. Its a strange area with real estate these days. Trying to figure where I can go to get more land and be more remote. It is beautiful. However, traffic jams through the park and no parking and it’s just not what it was. Use to, it would calm down after the leaf season. Very tag is florida or ga or from somewhere. Most recently, I see a lot of florida folks coming up due to the last hurricane and wanting to transfer here- not wanting to deal with more storms. Its temperate, as you know. Our snow melts in a few hours to a day unless you are 5,000-6,000 elevation. Its a rainforest. I wish we had more snow that stayed. Not complaining. Well, maybe I am. Let’s just say this is the new oceanfront property and these mountains are being carved away and built on. I look out my window now and lights all over up in the mountains. Anyway, thanks for saying hi, neighbor.

[@denisesummers3107]

You are so funny ! Do they change by the bag, what kind of trash or can you buy a yearly tag?

[@aliseoliver3537]

You never told us that your middle name is McGuyver!!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

"MacGyver in Remote Alaska" 🤭 I will have to give that some thought! 🤣🧡

[@realisticthought1781]

One word- snowmobile

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Agreed! But in Alaska its called a snow machine! No idea why 🤣

[@wcoastlaurie-7-2]

Negative Nancy’s are everywhere sadly. Take their comments with a grain of salt, live your life 🍃your way 🌿 New Sub watching and being inspired from Northern BC 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I think what some negative commenters fail to realize is, you don't choose to live this kind of life if words bother you. I am dealing with below zero, heavy snow and wildlife. "Sticks and stones ...." I got survival to do! 😉🧡 And thank you so much for the sub! 🤗

[@wcoastlaurie-7-2]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska Amen to that, the only snowflakes and marshmallows living this lifestyle are the ones falling from the sky and being roasted on a fire.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

@@wcoastlaurie-7-2 HA! I love it!

[@battleofarmageddon1366]

If you think it is tough now, wait until you get older. It only gets rougher as you age. Been there (Cold arse Colorado cabin on a mountain) done that. The flip side is, you are probably safer from people. But not from nature. And nature does not play.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

It will get tougher as I get old but for now, I have time to enjoy it. I will make any changes I need to make when the time comes though. I did look for property in Colorado while I was living there but Alaska has always been my calling. People will always be a problem but at least there are far fewer out here And mother nature is a steam roller! Deal with it, get out of the way or get run over! I wouldn't live any other way! 😉🧡

[@battleofarmageddon1366]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I hear ya. I loved living on that mountain back then. Too old for that now. Besides, where i am; there are lots of small farmers. We will have people who know how to grow food. How to protect our community. And have true American spirit. Wish you the best AnRA.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

@@battleofarmageddon1366 Ah yes! That true American Spirit! Getting harder to find these days! You are lucky!

[@airdrop1670]

So I hear a lot of hairman (bigfoot) activate goes on in Alaska , any stories you can tell about your area ?

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I don't have any stories yet! But if anyone will run into one, it should be me! If you want to hear some great stories from all over the world check out www.youtube.com/@BuckeyeBigfoot I love her channel! Thank you so much Airdrop! 😉🧡

[@ladyhawk1083]

Do you ever have any wild animals up around close to your place roaming

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

All the time! I usually show them on my videos if the footage is good. I have trail cams and security cameras all over the place! 😉🧡

[@marianeudorf7524]

🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@linannskillings5050]

Hi about your bunkhouse use it as an airbnb?

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

That has been suggested but I don't think so. I can't imagine having people on my property all the time. I enjoy the solitude too much! It would probably do well though! 😉🧡

[@robertpresha9504]

All I can say is wow..I could deal with it all but that no running water thing 😅.Cool video.After watching one man's wilderness she has the life 😅.

[@RayHindy]

Hi again it’s me again from Newfoundland just wondering the closest town to you are you close to tok Alaska

[@freakbiker]

So how exactly do you know Nance? Have any stories to tell?

[@rainbelledrops1858]

A cabin is made of wood, a house is made of concrete

[@georgekorth6443]

I'd like to know what brought you to Alaska and why you want to be alone

[@aliceschmid9697]

Why not burn your kitchen debris as fuel for warmth?

[@gailsusanlindsay797]

All my projects end up being jury-rigged like yours.

[@sandraficarra618]

Love your videos. I cannot believe how thorough you are and everything that you do and in trying to keep yourself comfortable during the Winter months. Blessings to you

[@suzannelawson9215]

Just curious, have you ever thought about (if and when the day comes) when you leave the cabin for whatever reason, health or anything else, where you might want to move to? Hopefully, that plan is a long way down the road and maybe not too much, (if any) thought given to that at this time, but just curious if you do have any thoughts about that (ever?). I do hope you remain where you live for a long time and stay happy and healthy. You are such a strong and a resourceful woman and so few could do what you do, especially alone. I often read about couples living a similiar lifestyle to yours, even from comments left here or men alone. I wonder how many of those couples would live this lifestyle by themselves? I'm guessing not too many because they want to have that other person there with them (if they are going to live so remotely) so you are probably amongst very few women or men for that matter, anywhere who can do this and know what it takes to live this way.

[@Steve-yo4ld]

Thank you for allowing us to live vicariously through you, another wonderful video!😘💕

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Steve! 😉🧡 So happy you enjoyed the video! 🤗

[@stevestewart007]

The great thing about Alaska in the winter is, that if your electricity goes down and you have freezers, we can always transfer the frozen food to an outside shed or into large containers and shove them in a snowbank. As for your pantry shelves, as long as they are anchored, they're good.

[@Bellawhite1]

Great ideas Steve!

[@MattAK]

When I was a teenager our local Scout group leader was the son in law of a founder of a well known software company. We used to visit what they called a 'cabin' for overnighter activities. That 'cabin' was in fact a 12k sqft mansion complete with huge home theater, formal dining/ballroom, arcades, several bunk rooms, huge kitchen, and more. Even though that was 25 years ago that 'cabin' was valued over $2M at the time (current value according to the county is $7.7M, Zillow says $12M). I don't dispute them calling that their 'cabin' because for them that's what it was, their smaller cabin that they visited for getaways. Cabin is what you define it.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I 100% agree! If someone builds a 10x10 shack out of pallets and calls it a cabin then that's what it is! LOL home theater! I bet that was a fun place to go though! 😉🧡

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

My Hydro bill kills me it's $200.00 a month and winter I bet it's gonna be close to 400 I pay the bills in this house on my CPP Disability witch is only $780.00 a month the X only pays the internet bill and she likes a temp of 90 it's killing me I'd love to sale or burn this place lol I have to raise and get wild meat to live and I love it doesn't matter how she Tries to make me unhappy too bad so sad😁😁😁

[@jamestboehm6450]

Cabin or not, it is home. Absolutely loved the first of the video. Something about not having all the convenience and reverting to early times is so alluring. It's good to see you doing so well and prospering. You keep doing you lady it is inspiring. Ps, love the sweater, it compliments you very well.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I've had the house with all of the conveniences. Had to replace the fridge. Two months later had to replace the microwave. One year later my basement flooded with sewage. The great thing about manual appliances and controlling the water is practically nothing can go wrong. And I'm telling you, drawing a bath that takes 1-2 hours to prepare may be a pain but wow do I enjoy baths so much now! 🤗 Ahh glad you liked the sweater! It was a fantastic thrift store find I couldn't pass up for 5 bucks! 😉🧡

[@leverettmark7657]

Girl friend, a septic system is God's gift to human evolution, simple, ergonomic & highly recommended...

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Get one of the little mini washers. I hav a 10# and its wonderful. Uses very little electric and wrings clothes out to nearly dry. Washes very well . Amazon has them 8# to 20# double wash one side and wring dry other side from bout $100 like the one i hav.!!!!!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I have seen those! They look like they work well from what I have seen on KZbin! That will be my next step if I get tired of the manual process. Had no idea about the lbs. 10 lb sounds about right for me! Thank you! 😉🧡

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good afternoon Alone. Now that's what I'd call a well stocked pantry. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend, you wonderful strong, self-sufficient offgrid woman. . 😎😉🌹🌻🌼

[@TheWyomingHomestead]

Really nice job getting this all to work best for you and keep your house safe! That new foot pump is an absolute game changer! Baths look absolutely incredible! How do you get the water back out of the stock bin? Just A bucket at a time? 😊

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

It is one bucket at a time so the bath water is not very deep. Just enough to clean up and the hot water keeps me more than warm. I have fallen asleep in the tub more times than I can count. Sometimes Kenai cold wet nose on my hand making sure I am ok is startling! But I also have to conserve water so taking a bath every 1-2 days will eat up my water supply pretty fast. 🤭🧡

[@a.w.9662]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska In my childhood we only took baths once a week, the rest of the time we did "essentials" with a daily sponge bath. Now in old age I don't shower everyday especially in winter as it's just too drying on the skin.

[@barbraallbritton4222]

Your videos are so much fun to watch! Love the simplicity as I know first hand about “ off grid “ remote living. I did it for 20 years on a S Pacific Island...wish I was still there. It’s a way better lifestyle if you ask me and more sustainable. I did have a solar system and a large water catchment but still had to haul drinking water. Love your bath set up and new faucet! Those who stack, carry, chop and get there own wood are twice warmed and strong! Blessings and much Aloha from Oregon. 🐾🐾💜🙏🌎☮️🌎🙏💜🐾🐾💕

[@Divinefemininemiracles]

Hi why did you shop twice a year in colorado? This is something i have been thinking about doing even though i am only about 12 miles from supermarket I am less and less wanting to go there for various reasons which i think most sensible people will already know.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi! Sorry it has taken me so long to get to this comment. I shopped twice a year even when in Colorado, because I found that I actually saved money by doing so. It prevented me from buying unnecessary items on impulse. And I found that I had a lot less waste when I moved to this system of shopping. And yes, the more the world has changed over the last few years, the less I wanted to subject myself to it too. 😉

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Thanks for sharing. As I have stated before, I would end up in KZbin jail if I had a channel. People amaze me as to how important they think there opinions are. Constructive criticism okay, I'm good with that, but some people are over the top. It's your channel and they choose to visit. I wouldn't dare walk into someone's home and act the way people do. I guess hiding behind a screen and a keyboard makes it okay for them. I needed to get that off my chest. I do feel better now. Thanks for sharing your time with us on and off screen! Stay safe!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Deep breathes Ashley.....🤭 I can tell you that you do not see 99% of the crappy comments I get because of the comment filters or just the fact that I read every single comment and can delete or ban immediately. I will chat with some commenters that I feel may have misunderstood something about me but some people just take away from the conversations and leave their comments thinking they are changing minds. I did recently ban someone who actually said "No way you make your own videos" What a compliment!🤪 That means he thinks I actually hire "P-R-O-fessionals" to make my videos! Of course I didn't ban him for that comment, it was that he wanted to bash every single video with a negative comment. Thanks for always watching and commenting Ashley! 😉🧡

[@ashleyanderson2859]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska my tolerance level at this stage in life has gone way down. I understand why some channels leave the comments closed. I also understand it may be hard to build a channel sometimes if it seems one sided.

[@alaskansummertime]

People call my little shack in Spenard a 'cabin'.In actuality its a beat up old Pipeline trailer that got drug across the street from the trailer court and covered with faux log panel siding. But if they want to call it a 'cabin'.....As far as compost toilets I've sold compost worms here in Anchorage for about ten years and lots of people add them to their toilets to help break down compost but also help with odors. If the pit is deep enough they will easily over winter.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

HA! I love it! I know I would call that a cabin! Worms? I have never thought about that and it is absolutely brilliant! That is something I will definitely be researching now! I will also have to look up Spenard. It sounds very familiar! 😉🧡

[@alaskansummertime]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska One of Anchorage's many ghettos.Its is sometimes viewed as the 'cultural lol' center of Anchorage.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

@@alaskansummertime Yup I looked it up and you pretty much cant miss it if you are going to the airport! Drove right through the heart of Spenard and didn't even know it!

[@MrSTOUT73]

Hello from Wisconsin, I am a new sub and was wondering, how many acres of land do you have? Stay safe.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I have 5 acres. And thank you for the sub! 😉🧡

[@clarkleakins879]

HAHAHA! So you bath, and wash clothes, in the same tub! Very thrifty! HAHAHA! You are just right size for that tub. Some of us would need a wine barrel! HAHAHA! Not burning the construction demo wood? Unable to cut to size? Or is that wood bad for the cooking wood stove/flue? Maybe you want to research how to connect a bicycle, to a discombobulated washer, for a human powered washer? Hey, there are Ebikes now! Maybe one of those? HAHAHA! Oh yeah, you need to recharge the bike battery.....unscheduled power outage....okay, forget that idea. One more idea......with your cabin stove, can you add a copper coil water heater? Can you add a steam boiler for power, pulley belt to run washer? Now THAT would be something! Thanks for the weekly "how to do remote living". You will probably survive coming "shortages" better than most. FYI book you may enjoy Country Wisdom and Know How. Story books, 2004.

[@craws_ak]

Before i finished my cabin we had the 7.2 mega quake and where living in a 5th wheel, it seemed like it lasted forever. The ony thing that fell was a can of hair spray. It was surprising being so close to it

[@stevet8121]

Bungee cords on the pantry shelves. Brilliant! I feel better now, Alone! Even if you never need them, it's a good investment. Steve, from earthquake land of northern CA.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I hear that California gets an earthquake or two every year! 🤭 I will most likely do the bungies in the root cellar as well. A subscriber was nice enough to get me a full roll so I should have more than enough! I have felt an earthquake a few times but there are times I am not sure. Like before I have had coffee! 😉🧡

[@IamSteady1]

Great video, very informative! Thanks. Regarding the composting toilet, where do you divert urine to?

[@jonmcfarland3832]

Loved your sexy bathtub scene ;) You're so great at explaining everything, its well thought out and you have a plan for it all. Can wait to watch your winter this year!

[@cherylt8590]

Love your setup for doing your wash,and reminds me of the old days when my mom had one of those old fashioned washers,down in are cellar and you had to put the cloths through the rollers to get all the water out of them, and then she would hang are cloths outside on the cloths lines even in the winter omg,then we would have to go outside and take the cloths down and they were freezing and stiff lol and brought them inside to hang and finished drying,and oh we didn't even have a toilet, we used a big bucket with lid,and if you were the last one going and you filled it,you had to go outside and empty it in the old back house,everything back then required work to make something work lol,but those days were the best times in my life,take care nice video also👍😊...

[@dripdiva]

Love your log cabin… btw your laundry detergent recipe is the best I have ever used ! Used 7th generation for years, not anymore after trying what you said to use.. thanks for that !! Stay warm and take care. Kate 🐺 says woof to Kenai

[@debwiley3914]

Happy Sunday morning Alone! I'm in recovery mode from a week of bronchitis and laryngitis. It's almost impossible to teach without a voice. The pups were quite happy I was home with them most of the week. I made my bi-weekly trip to the local farmer's market yesterday with the intention of figuring out what I was cooking for my sons for Sunday dinner. Joe LOVES brussels sprouts - and one of the farmers had told me he would have them the first week of November. Very soon, I'll be wandering into my kitchen to clean and prepare them for roasting, along with a bundle of fresh red beets. A little olive oil, a little garlic, a little salt, and an hour to slow roast to perfection! Along with that, I'm making Joe's favorite meal - meatloaf and scalloped potatoes. While preparing the sprouts and beets, I'll throw the leaves into a ziplock, along with the onion skins, and that will flavor soup later this winter. I realized that Thanksgiving is only two weeks away - and I have zero bread in the freezer. I made two loaves early this morning. I'm sure the fellas will eat one loaf today, and the other will either become lunch for work or bread cubes for stuffing. I'm making an apple crisp for dessert, which they will enjoy. I'm always glad to see how you manage repairs and construction in your cabin. I loved the explanation of why you hate indoor plumbing - it's loathsome, but necessary when you live in a town. I am realizing just how much I have lost as a result of the respiratory infection - I have less energy, less motivation, and far less strength than I had only two weeks ago. Right now, it's a struggle to carry laundry from the basement to my room on the second floor. I'm hoping that by eating more hearty fare, I will get the necessary vitamins to recover fully. You have mentioned that you don't leave the property from snowfall to melt. Surely 20 gallons of water is not enough to take care of your cleaning, bathing and cooking needs for the entire winter? Do you use melted snow for any of it? Hoping you and Kenai are doing well and thriving in the winter weather of remote Alaska. Deb

[@cosmicwings7211]

Hello Deb. You're going through big transformation with your recent illness. Give yourself more time to recover and rest as much as you can. Sending you warm regards from the other side of the globe from Bali with 32 degrees. We are sweating so much..

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Deb I sure hope you are feeling better by now! I bet teaching is harder! But you had some company with your pups! That was nice. Your son is a lucky man! Roasted brussel sprouts! YUMMY! Roasted beets! YUMMY! That really sounds awesome! Thanks for the Thanksgiving reminder! 😁 I actually forgot about that! I will have to make something for Kenai and myself. I didn't make anything last year as I chose to just catch up on sleep! What a great day that turned out to be though! But bread never lasts! Especially freshly baked bread! It's really the best time to eat it! Apple crisp too! I do love apple crisp! 🤗 Indoor plumbing is a personal thing and I understand why some think I am crazy for not wanting it anymore. Maybe it takes me longer to draw a bath or do laundry but I love it. As for my water supply I have 35 gallons in various carry containers that I keep full. I also have (4) 55 gallon drums I will fill with water. But yes, melting snow is what I will do. One of the 55 gallon drums is closer to the wood stove and I can just keep adding snow to it. I don't run out of snow🤣 Deb you take it easy and rest up! Eating better is always a great option. Don't push yourself too much or you will just get sick again! Bronchitis and Laryngitis is nothing to be messing around with! I understand that chores need to still be done even if we get sick. But please do take care! 😉🧡

[@barbiejames2158]

Is this lifestyle healthy? It’s not good to be alone. What if you get sick or have an accident? Are you safe?

[@kimokoanui3732]

Funny how one person's definition of offgrid is another's idea of tied to the grid

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Yes exactly! And it really shouldn't matter. Especially now that if you are near a road, have a cell phone, go to a doctor or dentist or use gasoline, some consider you are on grid. 🙄 Who knew? 😉🧡

[@lynhanna917]

In Scotland homes had a drying rack suspended from the ceiling. You hung your wet clothes, raised the rack and your clothes dried without taking up any floor space. I have lived 22 years without a dryer. I use a clothes line in warm weather and a rack to dry clothes inside in the winter. My towels are not downy soft but they smell like sunshine.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I for one have never liked a dryer. Yes I have used them but hang drying is the best way. I actually prefer my clothes not to smell like dryer sheets or even soapy. I will take sunshine smell any day! 🤗🧡

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

Your so handy. Like the idea of the no plumbing. Nasty sewer pipes backing up at 40 below. Not fun.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hey pipes back up warmer than that! Long story but so many problems with my Colorado home that I am very happy that I will not have to worry about stuff like that here! The pork butt you just BBQ'd looked amazing by the way!! 😉🧡

[@CreatorInTrng]

I'm relatively new here, but am appreciating your videos more each time. I really liked your break-down of on-grid, off-grid and their real-life adaptations and consequences.

[@rusticlogcabinlife9443]

Miss, All that work has paid off for you. You can call the power company and report an outtage. I think you live in a mansion.....your bedroom is bigger than my cabin. BigT

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

HA! I do live in a mansion! Especially for one person! But this cabin is awesome and will just keep getting better each year! I have called the electric company in the beginning and they always know about it. Basically just tell me they will get it fixed as soon as they can 🙄 But who knows how many people called it in before me. I just ride it out and wait now. 😉🧡

[@ladyhawk1083]

Do you keep your glass jars to can in or store food in like leftovers or anything

[@0JReynolds]

Hahaha, the ending had me laughing. Cute bathtub trick 😂😂. I love the new faucet and I know it’s going to be much better. Maybe a sink that has a stopper that can drain into a bucket might help as well. You cook so much. I love what you were wearing. Super nice top ❤. I’m going to have to read up on grey water. Can you water plant with it? Back many moons ago my in-laws let their washer drain into the yard out in the country. They had a beautiful lawn. Take care ~Janet 😘

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Had to show that out take so everyone knew how I made that scene work! Still completely family friendly! 🤭The big metal sinks I have purposely do not have stoppers because I don't want to drill a hole in the table. I don't mind having to dump the sink by hand. As for grey water I believe you can as long as you are using a friendly soap. I have seen some that filter through a water plant tank first. They also have grease traps. 😉🧡

[@a.w.9662]

I grew up in dry house; my parents drained the grey water into the yard, The grass flourished! Today we have septic tanks, with drainage fields and the grass on top grows well too, remains green in the dry seasons.

[@Dashbshots]

I couldn't find a Zodi available for purchase while looking for one a few years ago. I ended up purchasing a stainless steel 4 gallon sprayer and then I attached a sink sprayer head on it. You're going to give Moose a heart attack with your bathtub scenes. I'm just kidding Moose. Have you considered using a propane on demand water heater / shower? I was thinking about using a 20 gallon food plot sprayer with pump connected to a propane on demand model.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I have owned that Zodi for maybe a decade! It still just keeps on working and it has been on many camping trips with me in Colorado. I would most likely go the sprayer route next time like you did! 😁My original bathroom in the cabin had a propane on demand water heater for the shower. It was just too old. No plans to replace it now. I tend to really like the bath tub. Moose can handle it!😉 Besides the out takes show I was 100% still fully clothed for the bath tub scene! 🤣🧡

[@LV12800]

I concur with your decision to take out preexisting plumbing, for all the reasons you stated. I would go the same route you are with your water needs. Yes, it's more work, and like you stated this isn't simple living, it's more work and more time. But what is life but a series of executed activities we do day in and day out. And it's not the activities themselves but the mindset we have toward them, that really creates the kind of reality we have. I think over time you will dig a well, as you stated, and thru the years make modifications and improvements to suit your needs. Love your new foot controlled kitchen faucet. Loved this video and how you do what you do. See you on the next! ❤️

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

The life I had in Colorado was obviously more simple living. Refrigeration, microwave, grocery stores. But I had my fill of that 🤣 It's not so much I try to find the hardest way to do things though. 🤭 I could dig a hole in my backyard and create an ice house BUT freezers are easier! But if I want to take a bath, I have to plan it a bit an heat the water. To heat the water I need firewood. But I can take a bath anywhere in my cabin! But the planning makes you enjoy it more (in my opinion). I will have a well someday for sure. Having water on property will be a game changer for me! Having that foot pump is a game changer for me! 😉🧡

[@emma__cc]

Oh wow... I just binge watched your videos from about the beginning till the last video, over the weekend.🤪 Moose Handersen has mentioned your channel last week in one of his videos. Hugs from Bucharest

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Bucharest Romania! WOW! That is so cool! Isn't Moose just a sweetheart! 🤭 I do love everything he has done to his property! That man just won't slow down! Moose and I have a tendency to mention each others channels from time to time. I always get a kick when I hear my channel mentioned.😁 And thank you for watching all my videos! That is a huge compliment to a KZbinr! Thank you so much Emma! 😉🧡

[@patriciaherman6499]

I'm probably 20 years older than and I'm so sick and tired of all the stupid pronouns it's, not a cabin it's a house nonsense, in reality who cares you live there not them, ok rant over. I like how you explain how you do things, ok the faucet who hasn't done the same thing, with mistakes comes knowledge, as my Dad would say. I figure your one smart cookie, I mean who goes to Alaska by themselves without all the preparation. Ok another rant over🤪. Always enjoy your videos and the scenery shots. Hugs to Kenai. Be Blessed.😊🇺🇲

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Well your rant was pretty quick there Patricia but I am thinking many agree 100%! I do get comments like "Your not remote because you live near a road" and I just laugh! I am definitely remote! 😉 And your dad is one smart cookie too! Sometimes you try to make due with what you have and it just doesn't work or you make it work! 🤭 Hey I get comments from people who think I don't live here alone! All I know is if I wasn't alone and there was still 6 cords of wood needing to be stacked after all this time, I would be alone soon enough! LOL 🤣 Thank you so much Patricia! 😉🧡

[@ouroffgridalaskanlife3998]

Still enjoying your videos. We moved to our cabin full time 3 months ago. Unfortunately we have to drive to work everyday. We use an outhouse, haul our own water up our trail to our cabin. We couldn't take baths because it uses too much water. We have a 100volt washer and dryer that works well for us. We are remote, and off grid. Off grid to me just means your not connected to the power grid. We make our own power. Thats just my 2 cents. I wondered since your not going to drive anymore this year, how do you replenish your water?

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

That's awesome you are there full time now! If I remember correctly you have quiet the trail to go through to get to your place. I always thought off grid meant no power or water connection. Then I started seeing it meant no roads, no cellular and no medical/dental or even groceries as some wanted to show they were more off grid than others. Had no idea it was a contest! 🤭 When I take baths, I do not fill the tub completely. Sometimes not even half way. Still works great and the tub is pretty small anyway. You I would consider off grid just because of power and water. As for my water situation, I have about 275 gallons of water in the cabin and I still will try and make runs to the well to fill up when I can. I also melt A LOT of snow! 😉🧡

[@afj3rd]

Young lady I’d haul your bathwater to the woods any day of the week And twice on Sunday!Lol Love your videos keep’m coming please!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

LMAO! You are first to mention the bathwater! 😉 Twice on Sunday hmmmmm 🤭 So glad you enjoyed the video! Definitely more to come! 🧡😁💚

[@cherylkruisheer3267]

I have seen a few minutes of this video and what I love about you is that you can’t do it, but how can I do it. I have thought for a while I would love to in Alaska, but I’m 72 yrs old and those I’ll do it myself days are over. I would have loved to be on your path, but I had another amazing path. You are amazing from one old lady to another other amazing young lady.😀😀😀

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Being so far away from stores really makes you sit down and figure out a way!🤔 Sometimes you just have to realize you are going to have to make due or do without! You had an amazing path and honestly that's all that matters Cheryl! I happily raised my kids and now I am just trying to live my life like I have always obsessed about. For as long as I am able! 😉🧡 Thank you so much Cheryl!

[@johnthomas5806]

seems like you are letting others opinions influence your thoughs, you have made a choice to do as you wish, not asking others for material support, making do with what you have and living a free'r life that most others do. Good for you...enjoy, enjoy, enjoy

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I really do not let others influence my thoughts but I will always take advice! I was just more or less trying to let everyone know that it really doesn't matter 😉 I enjoy my life here and that is the one thing that will not change! But if someone insults Kenai.....them scrapping words! 🤣

[@deewise552]

No toilet? Big deal. Since you have electricity, buy an incinerator toilet. It works well at the top of Mount Washington in NH, with temps comparable to yours in winter. Or use organic matter in your compost toilet that can be saved to turn into compoost.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Exactly! I do plan on having a composting toilet of some sort. No connection to water or electricity! I have seen some pretty darn low temps in NH! Even more snow too! 😉🧡🥶

[@clintgilchrest1019]

Nice and informative video...

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Clint! 😉🧡

[@aksurvive]

I also live in Alaska and in the winter, I have thrown frozen foods on the porch. Especially when living in Tok. The porch was our freezer.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Most people here just leave their freezers outside! That is my backup plan if I lose power for too long! Thank you so much! 🤗🧡