AMAZING $300 OFF GRID CABIN for Winter

[@FreeeAmerican]

My wife and I have an acre of land that has nothing on it but a 225 ft deep well, an old garage, and an old septic system that sits next to the remains of an old house that burned down a few years ago before we bought the place. We are getting ready to put up an off grid structure on the property. I wired the well to run off of a Generator and I also have a solar pump to install as a secondary well pump as well. I have put in a large tank to hold water and a twelve volt pump to push water to where ever it's needed. Also put in an on demand propane shower that will also work to heat water for washing dishes and laundry. I am working on an aquaponics fish farm / garden system that's run entirely off of solar power, and when my wife and I retire we intend to enjoy a very basic, off the grid life. Solar offers huge advantages to becoming self reliant and independent. Keep up the good work. You two have built a nice place.

[@Adamskys]

an old aussie saying that says basically everything you are trying to say in the video.. "you've gotta drink the froth to get the beer" right now, you guys are drinking the froth!!! well done to you both!! very inspiring

[@michellerobichaud]

We're in the process of clearing land, we have 80 acres in New Brunswick Canada, and we're doing all the work ourselves, I woke up today wondering if my dream of homesteading and living off grid will come true, been having some difficulties with my solar panel and battery at the camper, we have an old ATV and had some breakdowns, keep having to borrow wood trailer, tractor and such from friends but you know what,,,,after watching this video, it gave me some inspiration and I started to look back and realised how far we got in 3 years. we had nothing and now we resuscitated the old ATV, we have an old plow for it, bought an old trailer to haul stuff, got a 30 footer camper as a gift, and have wood to heat ourselves for the next 2 years. I'm feeling inspired and blessed. Thank you, keep us posted please

[@purelivingforlife]

What is that saying... don't strive for perfection, but strive to be better than you were yesterday. While it may sound great to wake up one day to a fully-developed, self-sustainable homestead, all we can really do is take baby steps and over the years, your land will develop and improve before your eyes. This path isn't always sexy which is why so few choose to do it and would rather work corporate jobs their entire life and have the illusion of security, but in reality, many of those folks will never own anything, will never be self sustainable, don't have very many life skills, so all they can really do is hope and pray that the rug is never pulled out from under them! Keeping this in mind really helps us put everything into perspective and while the homestead and home building route is challenging, we are always thankful for the little things that we do have and are doing an awesome job at putting one foot in front of the other, being proud of every accomplishment we achieve :)

[@scottrossgirvan8009]

+Michelle Robichaud another NBer here - you can do it - :)

[@curtisbeardsley5302]

Pure Living for Life I love seeing folks working out their lives and accepting that everything doesn't give up when things seem to go wrong. Some times that problem opens up a new and better solution. I am really looking forward to how things develop for you. Love gets you through many trials. Stuff never brings lasting happiness. I guess I don't need to tell you guys that! Much peace and happiness.

[@kellystokes8336]

Dispit

[@MegaWeagle]

I don't understand what everyone is complaining about. This is much how a conversation happens with me and my wife. No disrespect from her or me we just weave in and out each adding bits that we think are to important to leave out! Also just recently found you two and am really enjoying the content!

[@Naturally-Kelly]

Great job you two. We are building off grid in Saskatchewan and enjoying a balmy -23 C evening tonight :) We've been at it for about 5 years and are now well established and living very comfortably in 540 sq ft. Now onto building our 2000 sq dream home (with SLC, reclaimed windows/doors, etc.) Keep it up. You're not the only ones, There ARE more of us and we are growing! You guys are doing an awesome job!

[@purelivingforlife]

+Riverstone Studios - Eco-Body Care That is so awesome, nice work! Sounds like you are a few years ahead of us for sure but we can't wait to start construction on our home. I do think there are more and more of us pursuing this lifestyle and love hearing of other folks doing it!

[@rsinfelt1]

Ever Since my wife and I found you guys a few weeks ago, we have been soaking up your videos. We LOVE what ya'll are doing! You are a big encouragement to us. We recently bought 42 acres of remote land and have been doing many of the same things. ......Good stuff!

[@Oggiwara1]

Good to see a young couple that have the guts to start a project like this. And kudos for understanding that it takes time to build a home and for sacrifice things other take for granted just to reach your goal! :-)

[@LumnahAcres]

We are just starting down our homestead adventure. Starting from scratch and you two differently have the right attitude. We can not be comparing ourselves to others that have been at it for a long time or have thrown a ton of money and debt at it. I am loving seeing your progress.

[@1st67mustang390]

people...they obviously mesh well..it's not interrupting if he keeps going fluidly. They obviously work well together which is probably why they are married. they also are not professional tv stars with any training. they are simply sharing their life which happens to include that they are both excited about eachother and the project they are doing together.

[@tonyblackmon6356]

You 2 are an inspiration to a lot of people, including myself. I'm 66 and wanted to do what you 2 are doing some 40 years ago. Due to circumstances in the family that acquired both my wife and my full attention, we were not able to build a homestead. Now my wife is disabled and I take care of her 24/7 and am not able to fulfill my dreams. But you 2 are an inspiration to me to never give up on the dreams you have. I enjoy watching your progress and also listening to what your plans are for the future. Never let go of your dreams.

[@tonyd.4457]

Hey guys- I love your videos and your team work. You are the only channel that I have found that really shows and tells the true story. You are down to earth and realistic about the challenges you are facing. You are doing a great job and keep that positive attitude.

[@purelivingforlife]

Thanks a bunch Tony! We saw a need there and are hoping to fill it as best we can. Everyone talks about how the life is but not how they got there. Thanks for coming along with us and the kind words. :)

[@purelivingforlife]

Thanks a bunch Tony! We saw a need there and are hoping to fill it as best we can. Everyone talks about how the life is but not how they got there. Thanks for coming along with us and the kind words. :)

[@petergrainge3432]

Ocean practice project.com

[@FireflyEmbers]

This is perfect. You are clear, concise and don't ramble. So many of these videos are just personal opinions and share very little to no actual information about what it really takes to complete a project such as this. I know what I'm wanting to do and have spent the past couple of years researching my options but I also know that what looks good on paper is never what happens in the real world. This is the information I have been scouring the internet for and suffering through so many bad, rambling, poorly constructed videos to attain. Please keep these coming. And the best of luck to you in all your efforts.

[@bobbot2881]

+Candace Zikpi Candace I got two pieces of land on a river. One is about three acres and comes off a big river onto small creek. I want to plant all kinds of fruit trees and a garden. The other place is about a 15 mile boat ride and it's on the main river. I got about a 600 foot road back to the river. I want someone to help me build a home 32 x 16 with a tall roof for bedrooms and a back room for a game room. We can have a lot of fun along the way and you would learn how to do this, then we can part company and be penpals. We can share a bed. The whole project should take about a year.

[@MrAikidave]

Great job building this with reclaimed materials. One suggestion: the male crimped end of the stove pipe should point down toward the woodstove. It is counter intuitive but that way the creosote will run down the inside of the pipe and not come out at the joints. I learned this the hard way! Keep the videos coming!

[@purelivingforlife]

Fantastic tip! We've since upgrading the stove and chimney and the whole system is working MUCH better! Watch those upgrades here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2KmgKiim7eBnq8

[@matthewlidrich2030]

I just have to say that you two are sooo inspiring. I have for so long been wanting to do what you two are doing but just didn't know where to start and I just want to thank you two for sharing your journey to freedom via KZbin videos and your testimony. God bless the two of you...

[@jrdalbec]

Hey guys, just watched your video and noticed your heat shield in the back. I'm glad you thought of it but you should stand it off of the wall at least 1 inch. All that's happening with it the way you have it set is transferring the heat to the wood through the tin. Even turning the roofing over and using the rib to stand it off the wall more would help. Ideally though I would get some steel pipe and cut 1 inch chucks to stand it off the wall more. Just some constructive criticism for you and don't want to see anything catch on fire. Former fireman and long time wood stove user. Take care guys and keep the great vids coming!

[@MrCheckitout123]

+Joseph Dalbec yup good call, stacking a wood pile under the stove pipe and backing the wall that has stove pipe and heat source is not a good idea.

[@lupegaru2]

+Joseph Dalbec Good catch. I didn't notice. That is one of the chances you take when building with no codes. Definitely need a heat shield with spacers.

[@Hodmokrin]

+Joseph Dalbec Very good point. Also pay attention to the roof where the stove pipe is running fairly close to wood planks. You won't pass an inspection on the chimney pipe unless you have a UL rated wall transition where the chimney runs through the wall. At least here in KY, any time you penetrate a wall or a floor with chimney pipe, you must have double wall insulated pipe after that point, and the proper wall/ceiling transition with appropriate flashing etc. Your single wall black chimney pipe appears to be inches from your studs in your wall where it exits. This is a major hazard. I know at least a couple people who burned down garages and outbuildings doing this same thing. (that black single wall pipe can reach excesses of 700-800 degrees F.) Depending on your stove, single wall black stove pipe may be required to be 18 to 36 inches from any combustible surface. If you use concrete board mounted on metal studs with at least 1 inch air gap behind it, you can reduce the minimum safe distance by two thirds. Yes i may be a stickler about code etc, but when you plan on living and sleeping here, making sure your wood stove is not going to kill you in the middle of the night is more important than saving a buck or two on materials. We heat almost exclusively in the winter with wood, and we have a 2 year old, so I don't take this stuff lightly. You seem like nice people, please make sure you are safe. =)

[@manyskunks]

Congrats on what you've achieved! My wife and I are in our 60s, I'm disabled and we live in the middle of Wyoming, where things are MILES from where we live, We have cobbled together many things to achieve a good level of comfort and know how hard it is to "get there". We started late in life and feel there's a long way to go but we'll just keep on keeping on! Again congratulations on your endeavors!

[@lindav1189]

+Kim Curtis and you have each other, that makes the trip all the better.

[@tymesho]

+Kim Curtis I wish you both luck and love.

[@theElderberryFarmer]

Your story is very inspirational! I'm happy for you that you are able to live on your own terms, keeping your eyes on the prize and moving forward one step at a time.

[@zrkn1]

So proud of you guys for having the courage to take this on. This experience will build more character in you than any paid for education can do and yeah the nice big house is good but the journey getting there is priceless. Keep loving each other and carry on. GOD Bless

[@evad9140]

Great work you two. We are another off grid couple in the BC rainforest. Living in a canvas tent and building our dream. We built a sauna first! Just about to start our cabin. Woooo hoo off grid!

[@FINMrCurly]

Point for sauna :) love it we have almost same amount of saunas than people

[@norwoodzomboy]

I've watched 4 of your videos so far; one of your great strengths is outlining the Process of your homesteading projects - I'm learning a lot, thanks!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

really get annoyed with all the negative useless comments, good job not giving in to all the people who like to put others down while sitting idle and doing nothing. I respect you guys for that. I'm not talking about the constructive comments, but the ones that add nothing useful......probably resembles their lives in general. Keep up the good work and keep moving toward the big picture. take care

[@purelivingforlife]

+jasomx6 leng It's very easy to point out everything a person is doing wrong, nothing they are doing right, and not accepting that it's okay if things aren't perfect... one reason why it's hard for many to take action on pursuing this type of lifestyle. We welcome constructive criticism but there is a difference between constructive criticism and finding a problem for every solution. We do out best daily to make sound decisions, to work with what we have, to be good people and to be continuously making progress. Not all can see that but that's okay, the internet welcomes people of all sorts, and if sharing our journey helps a small percentage of people then it's worth it. Thanks for the support and comment!

[@sonofeloah]

Just found this of yours and very much appreciate your efforts and attitudes. We are not fully off grid yet and live in a small (very small) rural town (on the western edge of it) here in northern MO where there are no building codes and the fixer upper we bought does show that fact. Being on a fixed income means the need to recycle to get things rebuilt/improved and to do add-ons as well as out building/structures. One thing we have found valuable is going to farm and consignment auctions. But of course, barter and sometimes actually getting paid to do property clean up does help a lot and even some dumpster diving add materials that we might not find otherwise. so, with reclaimed materials, rebuilt the back door lower frame as it was rotted out and found that I did a too good job when I had to take it apart to rescue a kitten who had gotten lodged under the door. Also raised planting beds, an attached to the house greenhouse, goat pen with hut, and a wood shed. Also used reclaimed materials to repair a section of the garage roof. Limited solar lighting but now have a 100w/12v solar panel and I have gotten some dead batteries that I have reconditioned and am building (using reclaimed materials of course) savonus rotor wind generator. Swapped out the virtually useless gas furnace that cost us over 200/mo. in our first winter here to barely heat to 60f with a 25gal barrel that I built a door into the side so it stands like a franklin stove that we heat and cook with in the winter. Looking to build also some rocket stoves to cook with both indoors and in our outdoor canning kitchen. Keep up the great work there and thank you for posting this!

[@Davasakigore]

Wow, you two are awesome! I think it would've been nice to find this channel of your journey a couple years from now. I'm a binge watcher for sure. I want to cram it all in. I'm truly looking forward to the water well, off-grid solar, garden, chicken coop, all that good stuff that I'm sure is coming. Keep up the good work, I'll be staying tuned!

[@purelivingforlife]

We hope that a couple years from our blog will be a huge resource for those looking to change up their lifestyle! I suppose too much of a good thing at once makes something less special, eh? The beauty of having to wait for anything means that when you get it, you appreciate it even more, hehe! Like chocolate chip cookies or ice cream! Glad you look forward to some of the projects we have lined up down the road. They will happen soon enough! In the meantime, at least you can count on KZbin to endlessly provide other videos to watch!!!

[@bobwebber1541]

Grapine

[@gamingSlasher]

I am glad to hear that you can be in an area without a lot of inspections and building codes etc. Taking responsibility for you own life and making a building from your own mind and need for safety AND without becoming a loan slave is what actually makes you FREE! Humanity over all have been fooled to enter a golden cage. I respect and love you so much for showing this example of breaking out of that cage.

[@gabrielperez4578]

Love it! You guys rock! Thank you. The return of American pioneers. I wish y'all well.

[@roniget]

pioneers in their motorhome while building a massive cabin with power and water? Beside the highway? People are gullible as hell.

[@egziabherfreeman1374]

Gabriel Perez you mean European settlers.

[@GCSol]

I'm a big believer in recycling as much as possible. I love watching videos, like this, where people are re-purposing things and giving it a new life.

[@littleblitz8239]

Inspector gadget here. I noticed your wood pile is not stacked to code. Therefore you must put in on a truck and ship it to me. lol Great video. amazing what you can do when need be. All nice and toasty inside.

[@cupbowlspoonforkknif]

You two have great attitudes. You are wise to not compare yourselves to people 40 years ahead of you. You will do well and be happier for it!

[@WoadedCelt]

Congrats on the quick build and using reclaimed materials. I'm spending my first winter in a 300 sq ft cabin with no insulation or running water but I am making it work. I'm gonna go check out your other videos now.

[@purelivingforlife]

+Douglas Christie Dude you rock! I'm sooooo tempted to turn the hottub deck into a cabin lol. But then I think about the hot tub and come to my sense. :) Good luck this winter!

[@stephengrell8060]

+Pure Living for Life awesome build. Thanks for the vid.What region are you in , I'm north of montreal. Saint Agathe des Monts?

[@bobbyy.7762]

+Richard Kuklinski There is some insulation at 4:49. Did you actually watch this video?

[@electronicvices6311]

+Bobby Yowell He's replying to Douglas Christie's comment in which he mentioned he was wintering in a cabin sans insulation Rockstar... did YOU actually read the comments before criticizing someone?

[@bobbyy.7762]

+ElectronicVices Can you explain it to me? Oh! lol. It was a mistake. So you've never made a mistake? Congrats!

[@voneschenbachmusic]

A very nice cabin and you must feel a lot of pride that you did it yourselves with minimal cost!

[@tybrady64]

No need to worry about getting fresh air!

[@joescott3393]

Looks great to me. I just know that you will enjoy your Journey and the best part of building your cabin is - "You did it together". Far to many folk today are all me, me, me and not enough us or our. Have fun enjoy life. God Bless

[@zombieSlayer-kn2rk]

You guys are living the dream. I love it. I hope to be doing the very same thing in the not to distant future. Best wishes to you guys.

[@BacktonaturelivingCom]

Great video! Being warm, having food in your belly and having the necessities of life is all that matters. Keeping up with the Jones' s has no part of homesteading...you show this perfectly in your video....That is exactly what we are doing as well...we get all of our clothing used, get free or recycled materials on a regular basis, just so we can save our money for items that are needed on the homestead that we can't find used or that you would not want to purchase used that may not work properly. Keep up the good work you two...its inspiring seeing that there are others out there that relate...

[@jesse977]

Reclaimed materials looks cooler. Keep up the good work.

[@hossman1232000]

Love it guys!! Wow, perfectly normal people stepping back, and simplifying your lives. Great job!!!

[@IdahoDuff]

Looking good guys. I noticed you have foam board insulation installed along the fabric shelter walls. Do you also have pieces cut and ready to place over the clear sections of your walls after the sun goes down? Might help keep some heat in over night. It also might be helpful if rig up some kind of curtain/blackout shade for the higher portion as well. Every little bit helps and winter is just getting started. I love that you are using the natural light over man made. Keep up the hard work!

[@purelivingforlife]

Those are great ideas Scott! We used up our foam insulation but if we need to, we can add nighttime insulation for the windows. Right now, it seems we are okay but if we hit a REALLY cold snap, we may need to do more. If it gets to below zero, we may need to finish insulation and run propane heaters throughout the night. We are hoping for somewhat of a warm winter as the area had last year, but we will see as time goes on! Great to know we have options and haven't done EVERYTHING we can do yet... always good to save some insulation for a rainy day hehe!

[@tiffytattoo2450]

That's a dream. In Germany you have to have architecture plans given to your local 'Verwaltung'. They then decide -after month of coffee drinking and doing nothing- if it fits. Blah di blah. That's amazing to have freedom to build your stuff.

[@wanderingman8921]

Over regulation is a b!tch

[@paulswanson8189]

Way to go guys, I've been tearing down and putting up for 35 years. Just finished a pole barn and have a couple more projects in mind. Besides saving money, it's fun! Keep it up and enjoy the journey.

[@grannyanniesfarm4972]

This was very encouraging, Thank You! What a beautiful cat, also!

[@schickmann]

brilliant idea for chimnney by exiting the house at right angle and then a second right angle up through the metal roof extension...gives you a drip point for water not entering the house and no chance of fire. very nice.

[@PaulLadendorf]

Great job guys. While building my house, I lived in a travel trailer. In hindsight I wish I would have built my garage first so I would have had a workshop.

[@purelivingforlife]

+Paul Ladendorf That's exactly why we are building our barn first :-)

[@maryhaynes8647]

Awesome that you both are not so into mainstream society that your living your dreams, good luck and God Bless

[@onetalentedman2822]

All you need in life is a safe warm place to sleep nothing more stay humble.

[@imrlaps7097]

Very very useful video. I am planning on moving in that direction, and have watched so many videos on the subject. What I appreciate most about your video is that its a reassurance to me that I dont have to have something wonderful for a lot of money. Thanks for making this.

[@liamwinter4512]

Buy yourself a router and tongue and groove your boards for a seamless finish and keep the drafts outs.

[@phyllisjorgenson8997]

Liam Winter it's just insulation showing through!

[@chrisbrown3549]

Liam Winter or simply use GreatStuff

[@jessieoberhofer9131]

She is excellent at interruptions impressive. Nice off grid house congrats.

[@sevensurvival]

Well done. You two look like excellent People. Thanks for the ideas. I like handmade earth friendly small structures. May The Most High bless You with all that You need, protection, and prosperity. Respect.......Seven Thunders.......

[@4skully]

+Ivan Quin I like their ideas too!!

[@myjizzureye]

Yes but this thing is a fucking abortion with more holes in it than a colander. You could get a bunch of special needs kids to build a house out of old fridge boxes that would be more functional that this stack of offcuts.

[@musayildiz9189]

Ivan Quin amen brother

[@johndrew6568]

Well done! I lived in a caravan 20 years plus ago, winter was a GIT! Especially as when I used propane, don't know what happened, but one morning woke up covered in greasy soot, and the whole van was! So for 2 or 3 months all I could use was the cooker! SO WELL DONE AND THE VERY BEST OF LUCK!

[@canamrider7195]

You kids are awesome, and you are not fooling anybody. We know. You are freezing your arses off. In my area in my small tidy well built log home, when the temps are 10, 20, even 30 below I cannot feed my wood stove fast enough, or raging enough to keep the place moderately comfortable.

[@lindav1189]

LOVED WHAT YOU DID!! I also totally approve of your attitude of keeping your eye on the goal, not making things perfect now. Quite frankly, I could live in what you have NOW if it meant I could simply enjoy life. Just going off grid is a blessing for you to both look forward to. I am 57, raised a son alone in New York, making ends meet, just like you. I was always working and conservative with my money. Consequently, I put my son through college, bought a home in NC, and retired at 55. I am enjoying life with family. I do all work around my house myself, and have taught my grandkids "waste not want not" (yeah, they roll their eyes!). And to "make it happen", as I would say to my son. Just like you both are doing. You both have each other and your love for each other and that's worth more than anything in this world! Enjoy.

[@stubbyratt]

Awesome! I guys rock!

[@theresathreadgill1386]

It's perfect for what you needed at the time I have watched now for a little over a year an I envy your ingenuity and gumption. It took me 2 yrs to get into my home but it's paid for.

[@TippyPuddles]

No building codes, where, where!!!

[@charredskeleton]

My scrap pile has dictated many projects! Resourcefulness is something to be proud of. The key to building from what you have is all about staying focused on utility. Often the project won't be pretty but it will work. And work is what your whole new lifestyle will be. The things you make will work and you'll have to work to make them!

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

Was that burn barrel part of a washer or dryer?

[@andrewwesterhold7354]

Washing machine because of the holes, that way you get plenty of air for your fire.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

andrew westerhold Oh ok. Thanks.

[@j.danaclark89]

Love2boat92 and those last forever because the enamel prevents rust.

[@debrad68]

OMG you guys are totally living my dream, in this segament you said that nobody is going to be saying "OMG I want to be you" but I am going to say that! I have been looking at countless videos of going off grid and researching just about everything I can think of to make my dream possible, as a single woman I feel confident that I can do it... and who knows, I might even find a guy that wants to go off grid with me one day. You guys and couples like you are my inspiration!

[@zenmetaldecor]

theres actually AREAS WITHOUT BUILDING CODES?!!?!?!?! now THAT is a FIRST that Ive heard. how do you find the areas without codes? I thought all u.s. land has building codes?

[@RedMenace446]

+John Raymond They do, just in some areas they are either less stringent, or practically non-enforced. besides in alot of these more rural areas so long as its not ridiculously bad, they said they had contractors and it looks solidly built, most of the authorities won't put up a fuss as alot of people that live in these areas tend to be poorer.

[@Hodmokrin]

+John Raymond Their local bureaucracy just hasn't realized the money they can extort from the local populace by nickle and diming them for every little thing they decide to do with the land they own.

[@beverlymurphey2906]

+John Raymond we live in Vinton County, Ohio...there are SOME codes, regarding the water table, so wells and septic systems. There are regulations regarding the conditions for raising kids (being on the grid, having running water, etc.) but if you're an adult, you can live in a lean-to made of branches, bark and moss if you want to. Our 12' x 20' "dry cabin" is made of posts, rafters and headers from the woods, reclaimed and recycled pallets, plywood, door and windows. Our walls are several layers of tarp. We had no problem getting telephone and electricity, other than having to do the wiring ourselves. I think the building code thing has to do with whether or not the fire department is a paid organization or a volunteer group. Since there's no water service out here (and no hydrants for a fire department to hook into) if your house catches fire, it's on you. What does change is your property taxes. Anything with a foundation will cost you in property taxes.

[@patrickevans801]

+Hodmokrin correct Building Permit = TAX

[@pearlpurlperrell]

+John Raymond arizona....many areas do not bother

[@sherryschultz4977]

I love your off grid cabin and the fact that you can back into it and get out of the weather....GREAT JOB!!!!

[@pleasantlakepirate1832]

Learning to work with what we had.. mini excavator, tandem flatdeck trailer, honda generator, 20ft ladders...

[@pleasantlakepirate1832]

Over the last year by myself in my 2 car garage I built a Jeep CJ10 truck. Starting with some 1 ton axles and a rotten YJ tub, I cut it behind the doors and fabricated a rear wall to enclose the cab. I then fabricated a complete chassis from 2"x4" .188 sq.tubing. The powertrain consists of a 2001 GM 5.3 v8 mated to a 70's sm465 spd and np205 T-case. it sits on 38" super swampers. The question I'm most commonly asked about it is, "where can I get one of those?" my answer, you can't. 8/10 common folk assume its a real deal army jeep. Its not, its something I built with no help, in a small space, on a very modest budget, with semi-basic tools ( welders, grinders,drill press) I spent hundreds of hours researching and planning, and thousands of hours doing the hands on work. The pay off, it works perfect and I get a lot of positive feedback, almost too much frankly, as I've been contacted by a popular off road magazine asking if I'd be interested in a featured article, which I don't have time for, but am flattered none the less. Working with what I had, thats what I've done lately, ok? If you don't believe me, reply with your email address and I'll send you about 10 000 photos.

[@PseudoSarcasm]

Hahaha, yeah! Though, I'm hoping to keep my job and do this as a long term project, so I'm all for excavators.

[@calebhobson6088]

Yall are my heroes. Best video blog on KZbin. Please keep the videos coming. -Caleb from Georgia

[@purelivingforlife]

Aw thanks Caleb, glad you're enjoying our videos!

[@chilldog1234567890]

how do you guys take showers? Where do you get internet?

[@purelivingforlife]

+CCDF566556 We take them in our RV. We fill up our 6 gallon water jugs when we go to town and we are able to keep our RV water tank topped off. We don't take long showers, and if we really need a hot 20-minute shower, we visit the local truck stop where we can have a long shower for $5. We have internet on our property.

[@chilldog1234567890]

+Pure Living for Life What about electricity? How far is it away from the nearest town? I image it is middle of nowhere, do you have to drive at least 30 minutes to get to some kind of market?

[@purelivingforlife]

We use our generator for electricity but will eventually have solar. We are just 5 miles from a town which is great at this point of our journey as we can easily get food and water 1-2x/week. Maybe later we will seek a more secluded property but being close to a (small) town is helpful.

[@kodijames6277]

+Pure Living for Life I think you two are a "very cute couple". You obviously 'enjoy' each other's company. My 'suspicions' are that the YOUNG LADY is a (high energy) ARIES.

[@ThePatchouliRose]

Caught you on Homestead Notes on Facebook. So glad I took the time to check it out. I get what you did totally. You're both extremely creative and energetic! Will be following you closely. Keep warm xx

[@thedogemachine130]

You guys are awesome👍

[@jackmelindagray2401]

Cool

[@rob379lqz]

But no one can afford even this shack without a weekly input salary. You won’t tell us your funding???

[@cathyanderson8197]

when I see that kind of stuff happening it's a confirmation that this is what you should be doing. I look for stuff like that to show me a path. congratulations. and that plastic looks like what's on my nursery

[@keith1241]

I like your enthusiasm guys. Please, do me a favor and move your kerosene storage further away from the wood stove. I know, I know, yes dad. lol

[@MrMuberry]

watched it again. you two, bring lots of wonderful memories and smiles back to me. i did it all. clad you are recording all. love and roses

[@shredct3118]

Seriously if she interrupts him one more time im turning the channel.

[@HebrewsChapter11]

It's not only young people....many many older people who are 40+ have had to start from scratch due to the economy. Single mothers, single fathers. They would be thrilled to have what you have right now....not only young people starting out. You are extremely blessed.

[@duramaxmak]

she's a good interrupter

[@master6676]

Looks good, I would keep it for a man-cave or guest bedroom after your home is built. One great thing about this is it can transform into whatever you wish. I have been in many and lived in a home like this most of my life. My grandparents home was very nice for the period it was even high tech, however if you were local you would have know the Square footage at their death was 5 times that of their original build, learning to build for future expansion is a homestead staple for sure.

[@kenthomas856]

Gee, what would we do without building codes, license fees, and bureaucrats? Uh, perhaps be free?

[@ferky123]

ken thomas burned out of the house as the electrical system will be put in by the lowest cost contractor using shoddy materials, holes in structural members that compromise it and no redress as they did whatever they wanted and it failed but it's not their fault.

[@svetlanikolova5557]

lol. no kidding But there are no building codes here up in the Mountains of Bulgaria. You can live in a cave if you want.

[@kenthomas856]

ALAN FERKINHOFF I don't think someone building a log cabin in the wild needs to be regulated...or is a danger to society because he didn't follow municipal codes, do you?

[@ferky123]

ken thomas​ building codes are best practices as they've been tested over the years. If there were no building codes shoddy construction would abound. Also no one person can know all about all of the systems that go into a modern building, which is why there's separate trades and inspectors. If you build the cabin and it falls down and kills someone then you'll be found liable if during a lawsuit it was found that you didn't build according to code and wasn't inspected during construction.

[@MarthaMedicare]

Alan Ferkinhoff, I'm guessing people who believe in "no codes" haven't taken a good look at places like Haiti or Brazil. Enough said.

[@anneschrader2787]

Wonderful couple. Working together collaboratively. Very smart and efficient ideas. Thank you both. Look forward to learning more.

[@Khamomil]

You said twice that your shack isn't sexy, but I beg to disagree. There's nothing sexier than working togther as a team and finishing the day tired but satisfied and it's conducive to happy times in the sack. Now if your idea of sexy is something you see in magazine ads...

[@SkinnersHomesteading]

My girlfriend and I are building our own off grid homestead, we are two years into it and things are still going great, I actually built a band saw mill and that made a huge difference, I made sure I posted as much as I could about our build on youtube as well. Take care, I will subscribe and keep watching, take care.

[@BrandiOX]

did anyone count the "mmhmm"s?

[@kateinmontana]

You go guys, Its awesome! The best thing we did in NW montana is having a debt free house property, and a grain silo house that God blessed us with as you are doing and what you have done.

[@TheSeanBampton]

If she interrupts you like that all the time, I'd be heading out the door and she can build her own place to live.

[@dreamwolves6]

This is so awesome. Thank you for creating these videos for those who want to know about off grid living. Keep up the videos.

[@benbowmen6650]

You are one hell of a man. Someone cutting me off like that would drive me up the wall!

[@jimbig3997]

She did cut him off a few times but remarkably added and helped what he was saying in a constructive and articulate way. Where is this anyway, Idaho? Where these days can you find a pretty, intelligent white American woman who is willing to live off-grid and work and be helpful? That right there is the first stumbling block for most men these days.

[@MegaStairman]

exactly jim!!!

[@mperry1329]

Stop looking for white women and go outside your zone. That is where you will find most of the better women and even more prettier. White women are cray cray.

[@wonderoushistoryofclassicf9193]

M Perry all women are crazy.

[@theophrastusbaumast5936]

Jim Big exactly. Most want instant gratification. Pretty things thats add to unnecessary expenses. I prefer me a country girl thats not afraid of a little dirt.

[@hisimagenme]

thumbs up! It's a little house in the high Country! We lived in a 17ft old camper for 7 months (winter included) in Colorado. Cramped but PACKED full of love! Then Mosied up to the Flathead Valley and lived for 4 years, not homesteading but in a cute little casa where we learned to wood stove (bought for $150) refinished it, made our own wood splitter. Spent $25 a month on utilities during the winter - I loved my wood stove! Fell some trees encroaching on buildings, covered our deck DIY, with clear roofing like yours for sun light. We miss it! Had to move during 2011 crash, no work. 😣. Back to City in Colorado. Now in New Mexico learning a totally different life. If you're not learning, you're not living!

[@scarletfluerr]

"We bought them for 80 bucks, a 100 with tax.". Where the hell are you with that tax rate??

[@christophermoody6288]

It was a rough,quick estimate.

[@mommy4two19]

He said in the NW but has sales tax I'd say Washington state. I'm in Oregon so no sales tax but the beautiful scenery all looks exactly the same!!! LOVE it all!!!

[@dalestaska1807]

Great job you guys! I'm a big believer in reuse, recycle, and repurpose, and you're doing exactly that! Plus the feeling of accomplishment is just icing on the cake. I know I'm still several months behind in watching your videos, however, up to now, you haven't a mention of any plans for the ample supply of large rock and boulders on your parcel. I noticed it early on and got excited for you. The projects with them are endless as are the how-to's on KZbin and Pinterest. Obviously warmer weather is best when taking on a stone and mortar project, but since it's a free commodity, I thought I'd inquire. I know your to-do list is probably huge already. A mentor once told me .... "An ant can eat an elephant when he takes it one bite at a time". You both have terrific spirit and attitude. Wishing you much continued success building your homestead.

[@jacquelinewells7575]

Some of you are rediculous the way you talk. They seem like a very nice couple who get along well. You evidently haven't ever been in a long term relationship because once your in one you always end up finishing each other's sentences because you've been together so long you already know what the next one is going to say. Grow up.

[@karenwebb9004]

I really enjoy your videos and BOTH of your commentaries. I wish people would quit trashing others. They are all good ideas just watch and learn.

[@wiggymccrackin8240]

damn, she inturpts him a lot,

[@sdrfz]

What??? I thought he talked most of the time.

[@genesmith6509]

Very smart idea! Born in Upstate NY, I know what you mean and building shelter for weather protection is very important. 30-50 below with wind is very dangerous, so prep is of the utmost! Make sure you have plenty of fire wood before the bad weather. It almost always rains or wet snows before the very cold front moves in! Good Job! Thanks!

[@johnny32149]

being in the woods is sexy

[@cocoabean321ify]

Thanks so much for this awesome video!! My family is working on starting our homestead and we are kind of stuck right now and this video has helped more than you know. We really enjoy your videos and watching your journey! Thanks Jesse and Alyssa!! :)

[@truthteller1951]

Your wife likes to interrupt you a lot lol!

[@eufaulafrazier74]

clay robertson n

[@TubeDeviant]

Love the ingenuity, improvisation, perseverance and skill needed to complete this project.... And the fact that it was constructed using recycled materials.. What better way to do it when this is a temporary cabin..?? Practical, functional and cost efficient.. *slow clap*...

[@Robert31352]

Too much interrupting for me.

[@gimmyrains8279]

I'm 17 and this is my ultimate dream! Living off grid and stuff, hunting for what to eat, things (that I believe) that we were truly meant to do as human beings :P

[@beefree7114]

It's not that she doesn't have good input but at least wait until he takes a breath to voice what you want to say! Rude is rude no matter who is doing it! Show some respect for your man...he did not interrupt you ever when you were talking even though you just jumped in while he was trying to share his thought!

[@theoriginalkeepercreek]

Great Video. Sent this video to my granddaughter - she and he sig other just bought 40 acres. They are in their 20's. I truly hope this inspires them!

[@chrisgrant501]

I can't stand rude people. It irritates me just listening to her repeatedly interrupting him and cutting him off while he waits patiently for her to finish...

[@lupegaru2]

So many people dream of doing what you have been doing. Hope everything goes well for you two.

[@dennisdavis8649]

Somebody put something is his mouth to shut him up. All we wanted to know is how you went about building your cabin. You got all of those cedar and pine trees around you, but you go out and get used lumber to build it with. That part I couldn't quite understand why. It looks like for the main support post you would cut a trees down and put up fresh green post that would last a lot longer than that used pine that you used.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

nice ! I think its a cool building and makes sense for the purpose, this is what people have been doing for thousands of years, using the resources they have to build shelter to suit there needs. Pioneers who settled far away places back in the day would often begin there new homestead with a dugout shelter or a tent of some sort and added as they came into additional resources. as far as people saying she is "butting in" give me a break, he did most of the talking and when she added to the video it was right on point with what he was talking about. seems like a very tight couple to me, my relationship is the same way,WE talk to people ,sometimes im talking and she finishes what im saying or vice versa, maybe people with lesser relationships cant understand this but there is nothing wrong with it.siblings are that way sometimes too or close friends so get over yourselves, she didnt do anything wrong.

[@evieroberts7810]

Please stop interrupting your husband!! He explains things really well too ya know.

[@zakobrien8764]

Absolutely read my mind.

[@adamgc73]

evie Roberts I agree that woman is so rude talking over him

[@evieroberts7810]

adamgc73 I know, he's SO patient with her, bless him!

[@izzimichaels2892]

i think they do a great job together, both narrating and obviously the task at hand.

[@bcaye]

yah, shut up woman, go make me a sammich. Idiot.