"Cabin McCabinface" - Offbeat Tiny A-Frame Cabin Built From Scratch

See how our tiny cabin has transformed from a cold unfinished shell into a cozy all-season getaway. I call it a Man Cave. My wife calls it a She Shed. Whatever you call it, watch to the end for the official naming of my interpretation of 'The Dart' - a unique half A-frame design by Derek "Deek" Diedricksen @relaxshacksDOTcom
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Picking up where I left off after getting the cabin dried-in before last winter, you'll see how it has been insulated for the bitter cold winters here in northern Illinois. On the inside I'll show you the hardwood flooring i chose, rustic-style wall coverings, and a wood-burning stove. On the outside, two kinds of corrugated roofing were used to stop the leaking, and some decorative elements complete the "shanty chic" look. I’ll also show you the secret storage compartments in the floor, rustic decor, and custom furniture I built to make the most of this small space.
You’re sure to enjoy the real reactions of my friends and family upon seeing it for the first time.
It might look to others like I am just pretending to live off-the-grid in a backyard cabin. But I am actually using this backyard homestead project as a way to prep for the day I can do it in real life.
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MUSIC CREDITS
Be sure to like and subscribe to the talented members of the "KZbin Mountain Orchestra" whose musical performances make this video more enjoyable:
"Honey In The Rock" and "Before The Throne of God" performed by @phoebesanders2487
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• Last Minute Banjo!!! -...
"Mystic Morn" performed by @librandy77
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"Shenandoah" performed by @banjoshad
• Shenandoah
"You Won't Be Satisfied" performed by Cajun Country Revival:
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VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Prepping for Plan-B
02:19 - Interior Updates
05:30 - Exterior Updates
07:47 - Furniture and Decor
09:10 - Official Cabin Name
11:55 - First Reactions
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[@OliviaRuffolo]

So proud of you dad

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Thanks. Love you.

[@NeilRuffolo]

❤

[@daviddauterman325]

“If you can’t laugh at yourself, you’re in for a rough ride” is exactly true!

[@user-dl6nf1ye6m]

Loved your cabin. Is one of of a kind also like your sense of humor. Keep it going.

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Thanks! I try not to take myself too seriously.

[@fossetti8216]

the tiny birdhouse version at the end!

[@dannydecare2116]

If you've ever seen it a star on a house means you own the house

[@dianeclemmer1344]

Absolutely, gorgeous storage floor! Been watching to see that! Love the little cabin!

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Thank you!

[@hollyvick181]

Crates are awesome!

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Thank you!

[@nickbrotherton]

Great work!

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ksweet696]

You installed a whole solar system??? 04:19 All 9/8 planets? I'm impressed!😂

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Yeah. I’ve heard that one before. … I have a bad habit of saying “Solar System” instead of “Solar Power System”, or “Solar Electric System”. … But I think you knew what I meant. 😝

[@ksweet696]

@bigguyinatinyhouse yes, just couldn't resist...

[@Mkbshg8]

Oh, they called one of the lifeboats of the Attenborough ship Boaty McBoatface in the end I believe.

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Yes. I was still disappointed they didn’t name the big ship Boaty McBoatface.

[@musicfish7421]

красота!!!

[@chadleachman7980]

Blood Pressure lowering, relaxing, informative,funny. Great watch. Especially these days.

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Thanks! I’ve been trying to get myself motivated to make more. This helps.

[@TatyanaValdaBelindaHill]

It's soooo cute. You should be proud ❤.

[@peggyowen3386]

You did a good job!! Maybe your next cabin will be bigger!!

[@hollyvick181]

Hilarious..different people's shirts!😂

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

The makes my day when a checkout person at the store says “Have a nice day, Matt!”

[@Grayson4life]

Excellent cabin!! Impressive and well thought out

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Thank you!

[@4thlinemaniac356]

Great All around video. Second like and still subscribed. Great job planning and editing this video. Showing not only how You got there but why. Can I imagine a Christmas video with both inside and outside decorated next??? And seriously "Cabin McCabinface"? You have a very strange sense of humour lol.What would You sell it for moved to my site??? When You hear My planned location You'll scream???

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Unfortunately, I just don’t have time to decorate it this year. But next year…

[@asdf1234fggggggggggg]

Nice cabin, very well thought out and quality materials

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Thank you!

[@DNLDVID]

Can we see the WHOLE HOUSE? I am interested in seeing it all as I might want to build something very similar!

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Hmmm 🤔 Not sure I understand what you’re looking for. … Pretty much everything can be seen in the video.

[@DNLDVID]

@@bigguyinatinyhouse How many square feet? Is there a loft?

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

In all, it is only about 110 square feet. That includes the 8x8 main room, a 4x4 “closet” on the lower level, and a sleeping loft. Here’s an early walkthrough before it was finished inside: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2HGeZiLipdorq8

[@DNLDVID]

@@bigguyinatinyhouse Thank you! That really helps me figure out the TH. I love it! I appreciate you replying.

[@dannydecare2116]

The top of your chimney has to be above the peak of the house If not the wind blows over the top and blows back down your chimney causing smoke inside

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Yeah… am aware of that. And I do have enough extra chimney sections to go that high, but I have 2 problems: 1. It’s another 8-10 feet and I can’t quite reach that high. 2. I would need to somehow brace such a tall chimney… And again the distances are not so easy to span. So far downdraft has not been a problem (and it got pretty windy last winter). In this case it may be that the distance between the chimney and the pitched roof is sufficient to avoid downdraft (???) It’s funny that you’re the first one to comment on the chimney height. I expected someone to spot that sooner.

[@dannydecare2116]

@@bigguyinatinyhouse I see your point and ya most people would see that cus there is not to many people use wood and even Fewer people no about the working of a wood stove system

[@Mkbshg8]

I love your cabin. Is there a reason it's built on wheels, do you plan to move it some day?

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Yes. It’s not actually a trailer, but it is *semi* mobile… Since I framed the component parts off-site, the wheels made it easier to maneuver the platform into place before assembling the rest. Also, putting it on wheels ensures that it qualifies as a “non-permanent structure” if it ever attracts unwanted attention from my local county officials. I talk a little more about it in a guest video I did for Deek Diedricksen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnvNoquCe79kh5o

[@Mkbshg8]

@@bigguyinatinyhouse very cool, thanks.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

how do you find "clearance" at Menards - if you type clearance into their search engine that mainly gives products with clearance in the name (not clearance price). Did you just look for the red stickers in the store - since those are the clearance prices? Ray's List used to be all clearance prices I think but now it just seems to be returned orders. A couple years ago I went through all the clearance items through Ray's List but now I don't see clearance listed. Maybe they remove the clearance during part of the year? hmmm. There's also I think other search words for Menards - I recently discovered $5 overalls on Menards clearance but I couldn't find them again. I had to type in a very specific wording to get them up. I ordered three pairs. I feel like maybe I should order more but I have a ton of overalls. One pair I keep in the Menards box unopened - those are my "church" overalls in case I ever need to dress up fancy. hahahaha. All my other overalls are way dirty and I have a ton of them - so I'm not gonna get anymore $5 one. But I really like those $5 overalls. I don't know - it's tempting to buy more of them. Brand new overalls for $5. I feel like that's payback for "Make John Money when you shop Menards!" - he's already got $20 billion dollars so I wonder how long before he makes another $20 billion. hahaha.

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

You have to go to the store to find the best clearance deals at Menards not on the website/app. If you shop there regularly you’ll come across stuff they want to get rid of fast and priced to move.

[@vonbilka8435]

Are you able to take a diarrhea in there or do you have to like go somewhere else to do that sort of activity

[@bigguyinatinyhouse]

Well… As of right now there is no fancy indoor plumbing. But I am planning to buy or build a compost toilet for it in the near future.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

I thought diarrhea takes you.