I Build a GUEST CABIN in OUR Woods - Start to Finish

Building a 12' x 16' off grid cabin with large 12' x 20' deck. This cabin building technique shows a manageable way to build a cabin by yourself.
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[@offgridchallenge]

Follow up video 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ3VYX6Iobp4p5I

[@mobayguy]

Sir - When you said... "On my 60th Birthday", a rush of Hope and Inspiration came to me. I've always wanted to do what you and your wife have accomplished. I will begin in the coming year to hopefully make our dream a reality as well. Great job! Thank You and Bless you and family.

[@offgridchallenge]

Wonderful!

[@millaclou]

Me too!!!

[@user-vm8vy7yq1c]

My father my brother and I built 4 dugouts on our 500 + acres and we rent them out for three months out of the winter to out of state hunters. Each dugout has a wood stove and compost toilet and sleeps 4 people comfortably. It took years to kinda catch on but now I make 400 dollars a week per person. Four wheelers and side by sides are available for extra price. They are very nice and taken care of... I even lived in the first one we built for over 3 months.

[@rae9882]

Would love to see a video tour. Sounds so cool

[@Lamonn2014]

This is awesome!

[@brianboe3774]

Where I live in Montana the money season is Memorial Day to Labour day

[@rosepole7554]

How do you build to insure no water gets in? Always wondered when I watch them being built how they divert water when it rains or snow melt😮

[@supingwu1251]

That is So Awesome 😂❤🎉

[@jadetrentrichards255]

Those three words that start 70% of all projects...MY WIFE WANTED. Such is life.

[@bambooforestgirl]

That's right, husband and wife working together doubles happiness. Wishing you always be so happy

[@Famousfifty8]

You may not be a "professional builder by trade", but this is beyond professional quality sir. Excellent job and great video showing the whole process. An awesome little getaway on the homestead. Beautiful cabin.

[@offgridchallenge]

Best compliment ever! Thank you.

[@Orlando_63s]

Congratulations my friend, I'm also 60 years old and soon I'll start my cabin too. Our age is not an obstacle to anything. 💪🏽 God bless you!

[@soaringblackbird4431]

God bless both of ya!

[@judycross8037]

What a gift from God, Moe. You did splendid carpentry work on the cabin. ❤️

[@offgridchallenge]

It is amazing. Mo is very talented IMO. Pink

[@sandrasenergy]

Fantastic cabin and video. You did an amazing job all around. Your homestead is growing in leaps and bounds because you both work so hard. Thank you for showing that a dream can come true with determination. Blessings❤❤

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@TheFool616]

This is fantastic, great voice over, wonderful shooting. Excited to see more builds.

[@billmacmillan5373]

As an experienced -yet- aging general contractor, I gotta say, my elbow hurts watching you swing that hickory handle framing hammer. I’m impressed with hand nailing everything. And Larry Haun would be proud.

[@offgridchallenge]

Best comment ever... Thank you!

[@adamsauve]

As someone who has never swung a hammer and only used hobby air tools, does hammer type matter?

[@billmacmillan5373]

@@adamsauve yes. Carpenters use big hammers to drive bigger nails (like this video) small hammers to do finish work. modern tradesman don’t face nail much of anything anymore but it’s fun to watch someone do it the old way.

[@marcelmallory2761]

​@@billmacmillan5373I was going to say the same thing. See a lot of people using impacts to drive screws, not so much nailing though. Was a nice change. Good to see old school.

[@graziellapalagi7577]

Beautiful video 😉 YOU are numero 1.🌟🥇🏆🥇 Bravoooo, BRAVOOO 👏👏👏

[@karenmerhalski9406]

Just one word....BEAUTIFUL !!!!

[@LargeFamilyHomestead]

What a beautiful job!! That is a dream of ours also. 🏠

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

What a great design - build - awesome Moe! Now get out the bear skin rug and pink and a bottle of wine! Awesome filming editing And narration!

[@johnsonr9]

You certainly have a great eye and talent for carpentry. Reminds me of the house my grandfather built unfortunately my carpentry skills are pretty modest but 2 of my sons inherited the carpentry gene luckily LOL.

[@southwestlivingwithval]

You did an excellent job on this cabin. I love it! You inspire me. I am 62 and you give me inspiration. Thank you for that. I want to build a chicken coop. I like the hammer and nails. That is how we learn to build growing up. Lots of blessings to you and again thank you.

[@offgridchallenge]

Go for it! 62 is the new 30! Thank you, and best of luck.

[@latonyalee7821]

When I think of what "Happily Ever Looks Like", I know living here could be included. I love this cabin and would it would make me so happy to own some woods with a little cabin.

[@heatherlovesdeuteronomy]

Wonderful job!

[@stevevernon5038]

Like it very much especially the windows. Only 2 complaints no roof over porch and no bedroom.

[@offgridchallenge]

We will be adding more at a later time

[@countrycreekclips4749]

Hello,... Super nice!!! Well done, enjoy.

[@kathydi6927]

I looked again N putting the video together took some work thank you

[@frazerpeterson2857]

Building a 10 X 16 off grid cabin my self. I am not a trained builder but I did get help from my friend who is. He kept me out of making big mistakes. I am 67 he is 73. Do not let age stop you. We go slower than we used to but that all part of the fun.

[@davidgriego278]

One of many of my observations; I have noticed is that When I have seen Farmers build a Cabin, they all do it almost perfectly! I Loved this Video! At my age of 73. Seeing a 60 year old man build a Superb Cabin, is showing that at even in your older years, it can be done! Thank You!

[@godzillasusana2985]

Wow That's Amazingly Beautiful Guy's Congratulations On A Job Well Done Beautiful Cabin Love It 🤗❤🙏

[@gdc3084]

From start to finish. Maybe your best video 👍

[@69ChevyGarage]

Beautiful to see husband and wife on a project especially in their later years. 55 and hoping to get my chance to build one (at least a shed) before its too late. Congratulations, Job well done.

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you! You can do it too!

[@Baseballprisonandmotorcycles]

One word ,,perfect

[@migdaliavargas6027]

Linda!!😍 Well done! What a blessing. May you enjoy it. 🙏🙌 Like we say BRUTAL!!😊❤

[@charlenequinilty7252]

Beautiful job.

[@eugeneommundsen1767]

The wood stove and hearth is really nice.

[@jwiheath1928]

Learning by watching I love building from you tube

[@stevenmilsom1]

Dam that's a good hammer . Best hammer I seen on youtube by far . Nice job on the cabin 👍🏻

[@offgridchallenge]

Best hammer ever for sure! Thanks.

[@nicolette6327]

Very nice! I love the rock behind the wood stove. ❤

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you!

[@user-tm2xg6oi6u]

Awesome job,hats off to you,beautiful

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you very much!

[@christophertaylor5403]

Bad ass good job

[@riaanjansen6178]

I salute you for this incredible achievement, especially at 60 (though 60 isn't old). It's quite an age difference from my 37 years. Many of us younger folks might shy away from such a project, feeling incompetent, but you're proving that anything is possible and that age is truly just a number.

[@florencecampbell774]

Very well done.👍

[@jerrystout3032]

Outstanding Craftsman ship 👍!!😇

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks 👍

[@christinehill6887]

Where’s the bathroom? Water source?

[@offgridchallenge]

Coming in the future... Kitchenette, full bathroom, and bedroom

[@JB-mf1zc]

Mighty fine!! God Bless!!

[@HelgaHands117]

Wow wow wow!!!!!!! Incredible ❤

[@nathanprachnau2609]

Beautiful 🤩👌🏻

[@aleksejm2282]

So cozy, thank You.

[@MessyTimes]

Nicely done. Thanks for sharing yur process.

[@suede2575]

Awesome job Moe!

[@maegardnermills4292]

Thank you. It turned out beautifully. ❤

[@sandycollins3613]

Absolutely gorgeous, amazing!👏👏 I watched the video at 2am and enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing 💞

[@offgridchallenge]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@justinseretti717]

Thank you for confirming what I been thinking about doing when I build my cabin next spring and That is putting the bubble foil down over the floor joist before the plywood. I've never seen it done before and was going to do it anyway! great build and video!

[@offgridchallenge]

For our instance the bubble wrap was enough since we live in a mild climate. If you live in a cold climate however, full insulation would be advisable.

[@bradp2772]

I'd love to see him do that plus add insulation and a plastic moisture barrier....😮 to the bottom side of the subfloor. Because of course you would cover the bottom of the cabin to keep the critters out!

[@brianboe3774]

@@offgridchallengeI’m building one very similar … 10x20 .. we built to 10x10 walls and covered them with plywood … painted it and then laid them down and tied them together and filled the floor with styrofoam recycled from another project .. then built the walls similar to yours …

[@bg2821]

You are a professional builder. Excellent JOB!

[@yokihomesteadlyfestyle8524]

BEAUTIFUL❤

[@nissas01]

This is absolutely perfect.

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you

[@gracecallada477]

Great job!

[@bidenwearsdiapers4026]

Beautiful cabin. Well done.

[@user-se7zc2ut7p]

Великолепная работа!! Мне 40 лет и в этом году осенью мне предстоит такая же работа,но по строительству дома большего размера. Тоже из дерева,но в России. Надеюсь смогу построить также хорошо,как и вы!!!

[@offgridchallenge]

Спасибо и удачи!

[@wadeshull8227]

You did better than some professionals I see on a daily basis

[@offgridchallenge]

That's quite a compliment, thank you.

[@DominickFeragola]

You did a fantastic job 💯👏👏

[@offgridchallenge]

I appreciate it

[@corayoung6354]

It looks great! Y'all did a wonderful job! ❤❤❤ Love it❤❤❤

[@klav5930]

You did an amazing job brother man!!!

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks a bunch

[@gisellemlim]

Beautiful congrats ❤

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks for watching

[@bradhenderson7100]

Right on!

[@dirtygrease]

Great work!

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks!

[@NurseEmilie]

Beautiful job ! Love it !

[@graziellapalagi7577]

Thanks!

[@dannyeicher6173]

Great job on the cabin...🎥😃👍👌👊💪💪💪

[@antoniiocaluso1071]

keeps a body and mind YOUNG, to do this!! Nice hammerwork! Great attitude, too. 73-here, just finished self-building my 7th ECOhome. After the catamaran :-) Whewwwww...the dreams NEVER stop. May I suggest for anyone thinking of doing this, to FIRST plant some fruit trees. No reason to wait, right?! :-) Sempre avanti.... (now I offer FREE Plans for anyone willing to self-build, cause in 2024 there is NO other way) Say...that IS DF or SYP wood, right? Too-bad its NOT 2x6. BIG difference. Ahhhhh....this guys "young", he'll learn from this! haaaaaa

[@offgridchallenge]

Grazie! Sempre avanti!

[@antoniiocaluso1071]

@@offgridchallenge and don't forget that boat to still build :-) Maybe an Escargot? Or an ECO6? A micro-canalboat is what I've next ahead. Are you wishing you'd built that 2nd floor? My designs always seem to be that!

[@sandranewsom1540]

So pretty

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

Have I seen this done before. Yes. Am I going to watch another one for the 100th time.. yes yes 😂

[@kathydi6927]

Very nice guys happy 60 mo.❤

[@FuccoTheClown]

nailed it.

[@markmichalsky6353]

Very nice!!

[@gregtaylor8304]

Nice work. Very professional. God bless ya.

[@amzo8764]

It's just perfect work! Really impressiv

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks a lot!

[@user-bs4gm4dy1u]

I admire your efforts and thank you for sharing.

[@offgridchallenge]

I appreciate that!

[@-_-unseen-_-]

Thanks for sharing.

[@douglasgatian1401]

Nice work!!

[@invisiblesurfer]

Fantastic video, wonderful cabin!! Thanks for sharing.

[@offgridchallenge]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bambooforestgirl]

You are so amazing, you are like an artist. Wishing you good health to pursue your passion

[@fredbear205]

Wow thats one amazing cabin! Great job , it looks fantastic!!

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks so much!

[@dcranch4820]

Wow you guests are lucky! Great job!!!

[@ccsportsfan7886]

Excellent ❤

[@cookiedoe2727]

Y'all did a great job! Everything looks so 👍👍👍

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you.

[@Bexoncraft]

Great video! Thanks for the upload!!👍🙂

[@joannconfer1144]

That is absolutely beautiful. You both did an excellent job. I’d live there in a heart beat. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@offgridchallenge]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fabianmoya9896]

Great job, this helpful

[@offgridchallenge]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Loner2012AT]

It was nice!

[@johnsammers]

Nice job. Very inspiring!! 😊

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@denniscarreno5882]

Jod well done!

[@ronw8628]

Awesome!

[@NordicPrepper]

awesome!😊

[@betterbelizeit]

You made it look so easy. Really enjoyed it.

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bigshortsfilms6321]

WONDERFUL BUILD

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you

[@thebamabirds8182]

When trimming your windows try running the side trim long on the bottom and fill in between with bottom trim that way the water runs vertical with the seems instead of rotting your bottom piece

[@ejsocci2630]

Awesome awesome

[@erikseanwolff5341]

Your skills are quite impressive sir! Your wife married quite well❤️

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you. Mo is a creative and talented man...I am extremely lucky to share this life with him. PINK

[@johnnyb7825]

Just beautiful, Bravo Sir!

[@offgridchallenge]

Many thanks!

[@2mnxffrddfghjbbvcdfh6644bcddcv]

Its a nice simple design,😀

[@SwedenLover090]

Super! 🇸🇪👍⭐️💯🎖🏆

[@rockygrindstaff7312]

Fantastic video!!

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you very much!

[@user-up5vr7zn9v]

Awesome work

[@piskcoki200344]

You have done a splendid job!! Well done!

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rotadyma]

Incredible attention to detail. Your work is just as good as anything I've seen on KZbin. Mostly by yourself and with physical ailments. I envy your tenacity and attention to detail. Impressive!!! Motivates me to do more things like this. Thank you.

[@offgridchallenge]

Wow, thank you!