Off Grid Cabin Cost

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Garrett Alt

6 жыл бұрын

The off grid cabin total build cost was $30,000 including all the construction materials and solar setup.
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@Cabbieguy78
@Cabbieguy78 5 жыл бұрын
This is the way we all should live.
@1776TomPaine
@1776TomPaine 6 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful cabin! It looks like a good life. Enjoy it, brother. Thanks for showing us around.
@1776TomPaine
@1776TomPaine 6 жыл бұрын
Also, I see you have a lot of space around the cabin. Are you planning a garden or a small orchard?
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Not right now and just been cleaning the place up. I do have a garden at my dads house.
@johnydoe7065
@johnydoe7065 5 жыл бұрын
Garrett Alt what state is that, Thanks.......👍🏻
@johnmonk6342
@johnmonk6342 5 жыл бұрын
@@johnydoe7065 clearly that's the great state of mind
@johnmonk6342
@johnmonk6342 5 жыл бұрын
...er, mindesotta?
@jamminjimmy3848
@jamminjimmy3848 5 жыл бұрын
Right on brother!!! Just got my 2.5 aces paid off..... gonna start doing all I can on cabin every weekend!!! Very impressive what you have accomplished!! Gives me hope I can get there for when I retire in 6 years!! Thank you VERY much for sharing your dream!!
@bobbysue7725
@bobbysue7725 5 жыл бұрын
Check out Earthbag houses. Super cheap if you do it yourself. 🍻
@clubmike2910
@clubmike2910 5 жыл бұрын
Way to go Jimmy.
@catherinetodd
@catherinetodd 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jimmy... have you achieved your dream and retired? You give us all hope to achieve our own dream, along with this great guy who put up his own cabin. Yeah!
@hussleaward
@hussleaward Жыл бұрын
Love to hear if you’ve been able to build your cabin.
@Scoutss21962
@Scoutss21962 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! If more people felt like you (and me) and were concerned with living within your means, being sustainable, living healthy, and debt free, just think where we would all be. What a fine thing you have created.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
It's a great way to live. Thank you.
@livelife4471
@livelife4471 6 жыл бұрын
Well done Garrett. You have a nice cabin in a beautiful area. Your cabin is a fine example that you don't have to rough it just because you are off grid. Enjoy your cabin and the countryside.
@hotrodprepper656
@hotrodprepper656 6 жыл бұрын
Brother, that is truly a little slice of Heaven. Your cabin is well thought out and looks great. Keep making more vids.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the place. Thank you.
@temperhollow7716
@temperhollow7716 5 жыл бұрын
Love your homestead and thanks for sharing costs - it makes the dream all the more reachable. The stonework is gorgeous.
@Rick-S-6063
@Rick-S-6063 6 жыл бұрын
Hey, I was sold on your place even before you took us inside. That's the exact sort of structure and location I'd really enjoy owning. And it's not all that expensive to achieve, either. Dang it, now I've got the itch to do what you've done. Happy holidays and a great 2018!
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Hope these videos help. Thank you.
@guyazbell8169
@guyazbell8169 6 жыл бұрын
Rick S me three!
@davidmoorea1961
@davidmoorea1961 5 жыл бұрын
Me..., Four!🇺🇸
@smokymountainoutdoorsman1991
@smokymountainoutdoorsman1991 6 жыл бұрын
Looks like you're living the dream buddy! This is my goal one day.
@rustybuckshott1810
@rustybuckshott1810 4 жыл бұрын
SmokyMountainOutdoorsman love the Jeremiah Johnson picture, maybe we could buddy up one day. Huntin some grizz huh?
@freewaylee
@freewaylee 6 жыл бұрын
That's all you need brother. Great job. Independence from the slave master is a wonderful feeling!
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Yes it is. Thanks.
@Trumptrain2024Vance
@Trumptrain2024Vance 5 жыл бұрын
You said it we are slaves people think slavery ended lol they are just getting started Trump 2020 God bless 2nd Amendment
@JM-vp1sg
@JM-vp1sg 2 жыл бұрын
You have by far the best videos for this. I'm building one in Northern Maine, same layout exactly except my deck is 6 foot instead of 8. You have been a great help letting me know what I'm getting into. Keep it up, thanks!
@Aduhwan
@Aduhwan 6 жыл бұрын
This video popped up on my "Recommended for you" feed. Awesome and inspiring work done on this cabin and homestead. You, sir, are living a dream. Here's to many years of enjoyment of this fruit of your labor.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@karenweber8893
@karenweber8893 6 жыл бұрын
what a great place, I'd take it any day over typical 150.000 starter home! it is beautiful and obviously well planned
@YanksandBritsProductions
@YanksandBritsProductions 6 жыл бұрын
Karen Weber This English guy totally agrees with you!!!!! Im wanting to buy some land in America, do the same thing, build a timer cabin to live in! I would love to work on cabin projects with Any Americans in Any State! My type of people, my type of friends! Neil, English guy in Wyoming. 307 2994 772
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@karenweber8893
@karenweber8893 6 жыл бұрын
+Made in America! I'll contact later...
@YanksandBritsProductions
@YanksandBritsProductions 6 жыл бұрын
Karen Weber k
@irnomo9784
@irnomo9784 6 жыл бұрын
I rebuilt my motorhome, and am living in it until I can do something just like this. check out the vids :)
@donbvs
@donbvs 6 жыл бұрын
Your video was in the recommended side column on YT. Very happy I watched it. Well shot with informative narration. Beautiful property and very nicely done cabin. The craftsmanship you mention is evident. Best wishes for much good life there.
@donbvs
@donbvs 6 жыл бұрын
And the view from up top... amazing!!!
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you.
@stefanschleps8758
@stefanschleps8758 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Garret. Thanks for sharing with us. Thanks for going renewable and sustainable. That stone-work is awesome. You got to give the mason respect. And thanks for reminding us ''It takes time. It did not happen over-night.'' Sometimes we forget that a goal is to be worked toward. Not accomplished when we first think of it. Perseverence powers prosperity. Peace and blessings.
@joejunior1974
@joejunior1974 4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you breaking down all the expenses and everything that went into building your home. It looks like a great place to live!
@lala_bee
@lala_bee 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is really inspiring. You and your family did an awesome job on your home. I'm a hardcore city slicker, but now this has got me thinking about other living options. I hope you'll upload more videos soon.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Will post more videos. Thank you
@faithrada
@faithrada 6 жыл бұрын
That is some beautiful stone work. Looks like Heaven on Earth! Thanks for sharing.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@davidwootton683
@davidwootton683 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. The care that went into this cabin shows. I hope you have many years of happiness from it. Kind regards and greetings from Africa.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the place. Thank you.
@joker68comicsancards95
@joker68comicsancards95 6 жыл бұрын
Hey my friend I really enjoy your cabin. I hope you will keep on making more videos of your cabin and around your land. I'm really sick right now and I'm basically bed ridden starting to do treatment again after Christmas. One of my goals is to get better and buy a piece of property in Tennessee or West Virginia or North Carolina somewhere around that area and put a cabin on it. But right now I got to get better. Thanks again for making the videos my friend I really do enjoy watching them I know you only have two out. But I do enjoy you
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
I wish you a speedy recovery and I'm really glad you enjoyed the videos. Will be releasing some more, Thank you.
@YanksandBritsProductions
@YanksandBritsProductions 6 жыл бұрын
JOKER 68 Hope you have a speedy recovery buddy! This English guy in Wyoming is wanting to do the same thing as You! Buy some land, build a timer cabin to live in, Dont really care Where that is, as long as its in America, dont mind what state! I open to Anything, building with a friend Etc. Would love to get to know Any Americans who are doing similar projects and become friends! Neil 307 2994 772
@Mdambrosio93
@Mdambrosio93 6 жыл бұрын
JOKER 68 wish you a speedy recovery so that you can start your project sooner than later, enjoy your holidays friend
@joker68comicsancards95
@joker68comicsancards95 6 жыл бұрын
Matt DAmbrosio thank you brother I really appreciate it man. Merry Christmas to you my friend and happy New Years
@guyazbell8169
@guyazbell8169 6 жыл бұрын
JOKER 68 praying for you.
@annasophia7977
@annasophia7977 6 жыл бұрын
Im so happy I found your channel. Much better than a big place with a mortgage!!!
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
A lot less stress. Thanks.
@II-gj7vq
@II-gj7vq 5 жыл бұрын
Wow it's just so amazing I love where you live I live out in the woods and I absolutely love it thank you so much for sharing and your cabin came out beautiful to Stone work around the bottom just absolutely anchors it to the land and it looks amazing
@highdesert50
@highdesert50 6 жыл бұрын
Great working design and your patience in adding features such as the masonry makes this look many times over what you invested. You remind us to set reasonable goals, take our time, and we will see amazing results.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
It's been very rewarding work. Thank you.
@himesjb
@himesjb 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing images and info about your place. It is incredible! Loved the ride up to on your ATV. The scenery of rocks and the view is amazing. You have an enchanting place, and we all can thank you for sharing it. The montage at the end was neat, showing scenes of life out there -- brewing coffee on the wood stove, the snow falling on your buildings. It seems so peaceful. I hope you'll have more stories to share with us soon.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@gorbulas
@gorbulas 6 жыл бұрын
Nice cabin, wasn't expecting it to be so spacious inside, its got everything one could need
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
The open floor plan and tall ceiling makes it feel much larger.
@Scorpiomary
@Scorpiomary 6 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful from the mountain, GOOD work keep on keeping on
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jamesndarlene
@jamesndarlene 6 жыл бұрын
Garrett, the window looks great in your cabin. I think it even makes the outside look better (if that's even possible!) LOL Please keep uploading the videos. I am enjoying them so much. Thanks for breaking it down for us.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
The window lets a lot more light inside and no more turning on the lights during the day to eat. Thank you.
@fergal2424
@fergal2424 5 жыл бұрын
Been binging cabin vids a few evenings in a row now, not entirely sure why. But yours is by far the nicest one I've come across so far. Real nice home in a beautiful area. Hope you're proud of the place, more than enough for anyone. That accent is real friendly too man :D
@juliadudzik8898
@juliadudzik8898 5 жыл бұрын
Well done! This is an amazing achievement. Beautiful cabin.
@CraigArndt
@CraigArndt 6 жыл бұрын
What an incredible view and cabin, excellent video!
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@soundcog
@soundcog 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. You've done a good job of pointing out the possibilities if a person has some initiative and is willing to work. I have relatives that lived well into their 80's who lived in cabins just like yours. I chopped kindling for them for many years. it was always nice to come in and see a fire going and the warmth the cabin provided (not the heat). Best Wishes
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bob
@arktac839
@arktac839 4 жыл бұрын
I felt the feels when you mentioned the builders said “it’s a shame no one will see this” and now you’re nearing almost a million views. Good job on the masons and great video, thank you!
@19brandon66
@19brandon66 6 жыл бұрын
Heaven on earth...and that view at 7:20...amazing. Nice video.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
You can see for many miles. Thank you.
@WulfricTheBlack
@WulfricTheBlack 5 жыл бұрын
Again this place looks perfect. I read through most of the comments and your reply’s and that answered most of my questions but I have a few if you don’t mind. 1. Do you live here year round or is this a getaway spot? Maybe I missed it on the tour but, 2. where do you keep your food stuff stored? I didn’t see a pantry and I’d think being 30 miles from town you’d want to be able to stock up. 3. Do you have a closet or washer and dryer? I didn’t see it on the tour and I know my wife will ask when I show her this. Lol. Thanks in advance.
@douglasdickinson3692
@douglasdickinson3692 6 жыл бұрын
You have come a long way since I first saw your cabin. It's absolutely beautiful. I hope to build a home in Kentucky this year and will have lots of questions. And again your work on your home is outstanding.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Will post more videos. Thank you
@susanlester1
@susanlester1 4 жыл бұрын
I’m so thankful you made this video. You helped so many of us and answered tons of questions. Thank you!
@tallcedars2310
@tallcedars2310 6 жыл бұрын
Lovely place you have there, very eye appealing. We built our home in the woods over a decade ago, it totaled $60k here in Canada. At today's prices it would cost near $90k, and it's not a finished home at that. The size of your cabin would make a lovely small home on a piece of land tho, good job and thanks for posting!
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@preciousmedlock3205
@preciousmedlock3205 6 жыл бұрын
Wow great job buddy thank you for posting!!!!
@larryp3641
@larryp3641 6 жыл бұрын
Tall Cedars .. some California areas lots are 4000 sq ft and 900 ft 60 year old house at a cost of 1 million+ dollars.
@tallcedars2310
@tallcedars2310 6 жыл бұрын
Larry P, now that's absurd for even rich folk. It sure keeps the ordinary person out of that area, which the government seems to prefer anyhow.
@larryp3641
@larryp3641 6 жыл бұрын
Tall Cedars . I'm not sure how much the gov has to do with the price of real estate, but it has put a influx of homeless. There is a huge demand to live in certain areas.
@StBernardAcres
@StBernardAcres 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent my friend. I am impressed. I'm in the process of building my own 12x16 cabin.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@soulvaccination8679
@soulvaccination8679 6 жыл бұрын
St. Bernard Acres start a channel like Self Reliance on KZbin..He took us through the whole process.It would be great to watch your progress.
@StBernardAcres
@StBernardAcres 6 жыл бұрын
Donny brown I have one lol. St. Bernard Acres. Click on my name.
@sixosixo
@sixosixo 6 жыл бұрын
What a really nice place, Garrett. Love that front porch. You've done it right, not rushing and doing it as time and money permits. Kudos. Take care.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
It’s a great feeling living debt free.
@HappyGoLuckyMe
@HappyGoLuckyMe 6 жыл бұрын
Your place is so beautiful! Those mountains are breathtaking and I bet the peace and quiet is pretty nice too.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Sometimes too quiet. Thank you.
@tinaapplegate5914
@tinaapplegate5914 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Your livin the dream Garrett!!
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@desmcnamara2790
@desmcnamara2790 6 жыл бұрын
Tina Applegate aźe 1
@davidmanuel6571
@davidmanuel6571 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, really great job! Well done.......Outdoorsdave from Southern Ontario, Canada.
@simplyrise930
@simplyrise930 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice and peaceful. Comfortable off grid. I could live this way fulltime. Thank you brother
@gwebocelestron9194
@gwebocelestron9194 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing costs. It really helps to see setup and cost of everything to build. I just finished my off grid tiny house and moved into it a few weeks ago. I was able to get land for free. It belonged to my grandmother who passed away in 1977. The property sat in her estate since. I just had to pay about $250 to transfer the deed to my name. Property already had septic and two wells. There was a 12'x12' slab that I built on. Main story with loft total about 280 sq ft. My build cost me about $7000 so far, but walls/ceiling in loft are not done yet. Insulated and I staple gunned canvas for temporary walls/ceiling. Winter is here so there won't be any major building until spring. Did not get the well pump going before winter so there's no water running to the house. I have to haul water. Also, my solar set up is not as large as yours. Just two 50 watt panels with two batteries. Not enough to run much more than lighting and computers. So I rely on a generator wnen I need power. Heating with a Mr. Heater portable Buddy that is plenty for 280 sq ft. Did not get septic to the house before winter so I have to empty a portable toilet into the septic dump station. I did get a gray water septic installed so I can at least use the sink and the tub. I had a low budget to begin with, but I ran out of time more than anything. Building will resume in the spring. Until then there are these few inconveniences. All totalled I probably have $15,000 into this considering build of the house, generators, solar, batteries, water tanks, pump, heatrr, propane tanks, etc... I have a makeshift kitchen for now. Small beer fridge I'm using like an ice box, a butane camp stove, a folding table and some metal shelves with milk crates for cabinets. Some cube organizer units from Target that I arranged to make stairs to the loft and make a large amount of convenient storage. Usage of candles and a gas lamp for lighting unless I really need to see something, then I turn on led lighting using solar/batteries.
@denisewilson8367
@denisewilson8367 2 жыл бұрын
You have a very expensive build for a tiny 280 sq ft cabin. The sep tut ic, and 2 wells and the foundation slab already there on the property too. No running water & no working septic. A few get by items & the buildings shell you shouldn't have $15,000 spent already. Was this PRE- covid lumber prices or PEAK - covid lumber prices? I have my motorhome and I'm looking for land 3 -4 states away from my childhood area. I hope to build a temporary home in one of the barns lean-to areas. It will work while I build my forever dream home. I hope to spend about half of what you have spent so far for everything ffg or the temporary home, the rainwater catchment & filtering system, the septic, and hopefully the spring water supply too. The heating system, and about 1,000 watts of solar power. I have been buying used items to build out the temporary home and I'm more than half way there and still keeping close to my budget.
@AndrewCastellanoReal
@AndrewCastellanoReal 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. An inspiration.
@rdo1231
@rdo1231 6 жыл бұрын
This was beautiful - great work!
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@IronClad292
@IronClad292 6 жыл бұрын
That is one beautiful cabin right there !!! I could live in that forever !!! I've seen many, many off grid cabin builds on the internet and on T.V., and I would say yours is the best by a long shot !!
@brett76544
@brett76544 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing all of us your cabin. I started mine in 2003 and finished in 2005 for just under 4500. It is 12 x24 with an 8x24 enclosed front porch, so no loft. Now since I live in a bluestome area you gave me a new idea. Now that window by the table is perfect and some thing I put in initially along with a siding glass door on the porch. The funny part is I have an ac unit up that for the hottest days in the summer.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy the window by the table now and it does let a lot more light inside.
@rustinstardust2094
@rustinstardust2094 6 жыл бұрын
LOVE the stone foundation! Money well spent!
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@user-bt3bj4jr6t
@user-bt3bj4jr6t 4 жыл бұрын
какой прекрасный дом все на своих местах и ничего лишнего
@Nevraldi
@Nevraldi 5 жыл бұрын
Just found this video. Gorgeous place! Perfect size and I love the unique details you added.
@rowenaphilbeck1919
@rowenaphilbeck1919 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful place. You did a wonderful job. You seem to have everything you need and the views are beautiful as well. Thanks for showing and telling us about your place.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@MrsDigiot
@MrsDigiot 6 жыл бұрын
Great little cabin; loved the closing Tom Petty tune.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@rosemaryspencer2696
@rosemaryspencer2696 5 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful.
@threasachampagne4673
@threasachampagne4673 6 жыл бұрын
I love your place.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@coreygillum12
@coreygillum12 6 жыл бұрын
Can't believe i found this channel. You've done what I will be doing soon . Very encouraging. Thank you. Great job
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
It's a great way to live. Thanks.
@joanmilano5302
@joanmilano5302 5 жыл бұрын
You have such a warm, inviting and cozy home. Keep your McMansions...I'd take that, instead any day! Great video!
@Gehlleny
@Gehlleny 6 жыл бұрын
OMG... that’s EXACTLY what we are Saving for. God Bless.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TsarOfRuss
@TsarOfRuss 5 жыл бұрын
If you use concrete instead of stones, its even more cheaper
@baroneb5043
@baroneb5043 4 жыл бұрын
Tsar how u gonna get a comcrete truck up there ?? he only used stone to veneer ....
@barbarasteed3966
@barbarasteed3966 3 жыл бұрын
@@TsarOfRuss thank you for posting ..although the sound could have been a little louder..
@cherolynwolf5913
@cherolynwolf5913 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome cabin, wish I lived in it.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@beechpilot12000
@beechpilot12000 6 жыл бұрын
Garrett, real nice. I'm planning to retire soon & this is by far one of the best ideas I've seen so far. That's what I call. "Living the dream".
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@bartbutkis
@bartbutkis 5 жыл бұрын
It appears that you have everything you need and are happy with your life; good for you. Thanks for showing us around your spread. 😊
@TheKiloG69
@TheKiloG69 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Cabin. What size is it ? I love this place this is a perfect size for me. Hope to move off grid in TN.in 2018 as soon as I sell my current home .Thanks Glenn
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Roughly 550 SF. Thank you.
@32hernandez93
@32hernandez93 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful cabin
@TheTed169
@TheTed169 6 жыл бұрын
really super nice, you did what my wife and I did. open bed, solar on a pond. we spent probably 40 k and we love it. love the rock around the foundation, may have to look into that. also we used a sea container for a shed. thanks
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
It's a great way to live. Thank you.
@dennisjump8655
@dennisjump8655 5 жыл бұрын
I did a take off for an off grid I wanted to do on my land and it priced out at $29,000. Nice to see I was in the ballpark. Great job and good video.
@bobdickweed
@bobdickweed 6 жыл бұрын
That a great cabin man...well done and done right...;-p
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@adamholbrook2281
@adamholbrook2281 6 жыл бұрын
love the homestead. subbed.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@husky500cr
@husky500cr 5 жыл бұрын
The cabin and mountain view are absolutely beautiful.
@keithwoodcrest
@keithwoodcrest 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, man. Great property. That view from the mountain literally made my day better
@lucasdeaver9192
@lucasdeaver9192 4 жыл бұрын
The stone was worth it. Makes it look like it's been there 100 years.
@loriheller2500
@loriheller2500 5 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful! Where are you located?
@Automedon2
@Automedon2 6 жыл бұрын
Brother you are living in paradise. Thanks for showing your beautiful place.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@resourcefulgirl
@resourcefulgirl 6 жыл бұрын
The stonework and kitchen window was a really great idea. Love the stonework. I'm selling my house within a couple of years and building on 17 acres. I'm building a 1600 sq ft home with a full basement. I'm doing geothermal, solar, septic and cistern. I'll be lucky to stay under 300K. That doesn't include the price of the land. Land prep is 40K, septic 15K, cistern 12K, solar and geothermal 35K. You did well. I only wish I had done this sooner. Luckily, I have a lot of equity in my home. At least for now.
@mvogelmeier1
@mvogelmeier1 6 жыл бұрын
Perfect
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@tomohawkravenmoon4518
@tomohawkravenmoon4518 5 жыл бұрын
perfect place for a covert radio communications shack....
@donwash9229
@donwash9229 6 жыл бұрын
very nice video...you are the first person that ive seen that ACTUALLY shows solid numbers as far as cost.
@rockyviewwatchdog7665
@rockyviewwatchdog7665 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. it is very well done and i enjoyed it tremendously. looking forward to keeping up with what your up to.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@FishFerTrout24
@FishFerTrout24 6 жыл бұрын
Hot damn buddy. You're living.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@purplesword3800
@purplesword3800 6 жыл бұрын
I am unabashedly jealous!!!
@DarrenCharron
@DarrenCharron 6 жыл бұрын
Wow what an amazing view on top of the hill and house looks great. I myself started building my house 6 years ago and looking back I am sure happy with my little piece of paradise.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@stephennicholas
@stephennicholas 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic! The stonework is beautiful, especially that chimney! Well done!
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@justin_oxford
@justin_oxford 5 жыл бұрын
If you took out a loan to build this (mortgage) the monthly payment would be around $175/month. *walks to local bank* I just need the land....
@teamgmotorsports
@teamgmotorsports 5 жыл бұрын
What part of the country is this in?
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 5 жыл бұрын
Eastern West Virginia
@jeffmathers355
@jeffmathers355 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for detailing the cost breakdown. Very informative and gives us wannabees a realistic ballpark to think about. Mountain view is beautiful, so is the cabin. Thanks for sharing, Garrett.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@karenchakey
@karenchakey 6 жыл бұрын
Wow your cabin is so beautiful, love how it really looks like a home inside, neat and organized too, really looks nice!
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@davidkilbourne6778
@davidkilbourne6778 6 жыл бұрын
Hey, I really enjoy your cabin .I live in VA and I'm planning to build a cabin after I sell my house.My daughter is 22 and I'm divorced, Its a dream come true to me ,I have a question for you, and what company did you go through where did you get your solar panels? I am a carpenter by trade and will be doing it myself mostly with a few friends, I noticed you had a solar fridge for solar energy. I'd like to have one in my kitchen. want to know what system for solar you have in your cabin .How many kilowatt do you have and what would be the cost ? what are your solar panels are they 265w panels? I would really apprecitate the info and are they 48 instead of 24 or12v.yousure have a nice cabin ,I hope one day I'll have one
@YanksandBritsProductions
@YanksandBritsProductions 6 жыл бұрын
David Kilbourne If you would like some help on your build, this English guy would love to help and learn from you! Im wanting some land in America for a timber cabin build, I dont have the skills to build it all, but would love to have one built to live in, maybe even find me a nice American female to live in it with me.... lol Neil, the English guy in Wyoming. 307 2994 772
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
The solar panels was left over from a job and was never used. The next video will be a solar overview about system. Thank you.
@farm_in_themiddleofthewood3339
@farm_in_themiddleofthewood3339 6 жыл бұрын
That would be a great vid! We are starting to learn about the whole solar deal and would love more information! Thanks :)
@philtripe
@philtripe 6 жыл бұрын
why do we care if your daughter is 22 and you are divorced...are you going to marry her? god bless VA y'all need it
@augustreil
@augustreil 6 жыл бұрын
Hey stickdick, why don't you lighten up, Francis !
@carolynsparks3164
@carolynsparks3164 6 жыл бұрын
Heaven on earth..
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Little piece of Heaven. Thank you.
@suannedorman621
@suannedorman621 5 жыл бұрын
Your cabin and lifestyle is awesome! That view, wow, you got it all. Nice.
@mainemagic2351
@mainemagic2351 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Home...Good Job...Value will always go up...we bought our home here in Maine w/ 3+/- acres.The deck next to kitchen was big but not up to code. Used $12k and tore that out and re- built a 4 season room/ guest room. That was 21 years ago and then we clear cut the back yard to get rid of the pine trees. Guy that did it, took the wood as payment and sold it to a builder. Barter in Maine is always an option!
@squatsnoats6503
@squatsnoats6503 5 жыл бұрын
Why build the chimney outside? Wastes wood, doesn't store any heat during the night etc.
@miguelmarquez4192
@miguelmarquez4192 4 жыл бұрын
Its a way to save interior space. It can sacrifice efficiency and safety. Its plenty safe however, if you clean regularly. Youll get better results with it centrally located for sure, but if you look at his spread, youd be burnin your ass no matter where youd try to go if you tried to do that.
@joeschmoe2656
@joeschmoe2656 5 жыл бұрын
Nice, what part of the country?
@randallspear5269
@randallspear5269 2 жыл бұрын
Garrett I love your videos ,on your cabin . I wish I could do something like this , we have 37 acres in NC near Hanging Rock state park and wanted for yrs to build there just can't make it happen soon enough. Thanks for showing this .
@KE4YAL
@KE4YAL 6 жыл бұрын
I watched both videos tonight I really like your place me an my wife built a 16x24 cabin back in 90’s an it was the most enjoyable place you could every want Thanks for sharing
@BilgePump
@BilgePump 6 жыл бұрын
If u have good internet speed why do u have sat tv??? Get sling or psvue.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Recently checked on Sling, but they did not offer a couple channels we watch. Would like to cut the satellite one day.
@v8hunter99
@v8hunter99 6 жыл бұрын
Terriaum TV and Mobdro
@johnpuccetti9383
@johnpuccetti9383 6 жыл бұрын
Why did you want to move off grid?
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Never had a plan on being off grid when the cabin was built. The solar seemed like a smart choice and glad I decided to go this route.
@johnpuccetti9383
@johnpuccetti9383 6 жыл бұрын
You are correct.The only answer is self sufficiency.
@kencabinson9720
@kencabinson9720 6 жыл бұрын
Garrett Alt Question: Can I buy 1 of these or it must be built?
@kencabinson9720
@kencabinson9720 6 жыл бұрын
Garrett Alt How can I buy one of these?
@Mikesorrento3344
@Mikesorrento3344 6 жыл бұрын
Simple. Get away from it all.
@lovingatlanta
@lovingatlanta 6 жыл бұрын
👍Congrats on escaping the grid!! Very inspirational. I’m looking forward to it!!
@cullendrea
@cullendrea 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, excellent cabin, and nice touch with the Tom Petty acoustic tribute at the end.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@alwaysavailabletree5349
@alwaysavailabletree5349 5 жыл бұрын
You know?
@nitablackwood6301
@nitablackwood6301 6 жыл бұрын
Want to cut cable TV just get a Android TV box with apps downloaded for free TV, HD movies and live TV. That's what i did.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
Will check into the option. Thanks
@kenyork1107
@kenyork1107 3 жыл бұрын
I'm here in Northwest ,Georgia and this would be my dream come true to have something like this , keep the videos coming my new brother .
@wasblind4835
@wasblind4835 6 жыл бұрын
Great set up. I am in the process of starting my journey. But I have 2 years to plan it out. Your set up is exactly what I have in mind. So thank you for sharing. I see your in snow. I will be planning my down in South West Texas. I'm in North Arkansas now. But praying in 2 years. I will be free of all obligations.
@GarrettAlt
@GarrettAlt 6 жыл бұрын
It's a great way to live and enjoy living in Eastern West Virginia. Thank you.
@wasblind4835
@wasblind4835 6 жыл бұрын
Garrett Alt Thank you. Yes, I can't do the cold like you get.lol