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

Off grid cabin build in the woods... A simple hammer and a few basic hand tools were used to complete our 12' x 16' mountain cabin and large 12' x 20' deck. I built this cabin alone beginning on my 60th birthday over a period of 6 months to full completion of the build. Also... Kitchen, bath, bedroom cabin additions will be added... Subscribe for updates! / @offgridchallenge
You can also watch the longer version here: • I Build An Off Grid Ca...
00:00 Intro
01:11 Foundation
03:04 Floor insulation
03:21 Sub-floor
04:09 Raising the walls
09:03 Front wall extension
10:43 Rafters
13:02 Eaves
15:25 Siding
16:56 Roof
17:46 Windows
18:48 Window Trim
19:37 Insulation
19:57 Tongue and Groove
21:12 Deck Railings
22:03 Stone hearth
22:30 Wood Stove
22:54 Final Credits
- Cabin Plans and discussion: • I Build An Off Grid Ca...
- Off Grid Cabin Build (THE MOVIE): • I Build An Off Grid Ca...
- Cabin Build Playlist:
• Cabin Building
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[@offgridchallenge]

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[@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!!!

[@jadetrentrichards255]

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

[@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.

[@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 😂❤🎉

[@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!

[@jwiheath1928]

Learning by watching I love building from you tube

[@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.

[@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

[@Baseballprisonandmotorcycles]

One word ,,perfect

[@eugeneommundsen1767]

The wood stove and hearth is really nice.

[@baconcraving3259]

Your pain can be greatly reduced by going on a carnivore diet. No carbs. No sugar. Try it out. Nice build. My GF and i are building similar in the woods of upstate NY

[@offgridchallenge]

Yes... Sugar is the silent killer. I tried eliminating sugar for a few months and I did notice a big difference. Best of luck with your build.

[@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.

[@kathydi6927]

Very nice guys happy 60 mo.❤

[@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

[@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!

[@SwedenLover090]

Super! 🇸🇪👍⭐️💯🎖🏆

[@karenmerhalski9406]

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

[@wadeshull8227]

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

[@offgridchallenge]

That's quite a compliment, thank you.

[@aleksejm2282]

So cozy, thank You.

[@user-tm2xg6oi6u]

Awesome job,hats off to you,beautiful

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you very much!

[@countrycreekclips4749]

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

[@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.

[@nathanprachnau2609]

Beautiful 🤩👌🏻

[@LargeFamilyHomestead]

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

[@florencecampbell774]

Very well done.👍

[@graziellapalagi7577]

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

[@christophertaylor5403]

Bad ass good job

[@charlenequinilty7252]

Beautiful job.

[@heatherlovesdeuteronomy]

Wonderful job!

[@kathydi6927]

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

[@gdc3084]

From start to finish. Maybe your best video 👍

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

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

[@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.

[@suede2575]

Awesome job Moe!

[@jerrystout3032]

Outstanding Craftsman ship 👍!!😇

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks 👍

[@christinehill6887]

Where’s the bathroom? Water source?

[@offgridchallenge]

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

[@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!

[@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! ❤️

[@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!

[@bethhasl7381]

Wow wow wow!!!!!!! Incredible ❤

[@nissas01]

This is absolutely perfect.

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you

[@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!

[@bidenwearsdiapers4026]

Beautiful cabin. Well done.

[@FuccoTheClown]

nailed it.

[@NurseEmilie]

Beautiful job ! Love it !

[@nicolette6327]

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

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you!

[@maegardnermills4292]

Thank you. It turned out beautifully. ❤

[@corayoung6354]

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

[@bradhenderson7100]

Right on!

[@RobertSmith-fy3ep]

LOVED THE VIDEO GOD BLESS

[@yokihomesteadlyfestyle8524]

BEAUTIFUL❤

[@dcranch4820]

Wow you guests are lucky! Great job!!!

[@godzillasusana2985]

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

[@ccsportsfan7886]

Excellent ❤

[@sharon2419]

Wow..❤

[@Bexoncraft]

Great video! Thanks for the upload!!👍🙂

[@MessyTimes]

Nicely done. Thanks for sharing yur process.

[@sandranewsom1540]

So pretty

[@gisellemlim]

Beautiful congrats ❤

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks for watching

[@dannyeicher6173]

Great job on the cabin...🎥😃👍👌👊💪💪💪

[@gregtaylor8304]

Nice work. Very professional. God bless ya.

[@JB-mf1zc]

Mighty fine!! God Bless!!

[@dirtygrease]

Great work!

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks!

[@klav5930]

You did an amazing job brother man!!!

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks a bunch

[@bg2821]

You are a professional builder. Excellent JOB!

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Alexander-ou1kd]

Congratulation this a beautiful work 🤘🏻

[@markmichalsky6353]

Very nice!!

[@mgcreed]

You'll be opening those windows in the winter 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.

[@denniscarreno5882]

Jod well done!

[@migdaliavargas6027]

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

[@user-up5vr7zn9v]

Awesome work

[@graziellapalagi7577]

Thanks!

[@2mnxffrddfghjbbvcdfh6644bcddcv]

Its a nice simple design,😀

[@douglasgatian1401]

Nice work!!

[@gracecallada477]

Great job!

[@bigshortsfilms6321]

WONDERFUL BUILD

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you

[@amzo8764]

It's just perfect work! Really impressiv

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks a lot!

[@invisiblesurfer]

Fantastic video, wonderful cabin!! Thanks for sharing.

[@offgridchallenge]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DominickFeragola]

You did a fantastic job 💯👏👏

[@offgridchallenge]

I appreciate it

[@muratkinkav7267]

süper 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇹🇷

[@user-bs4gm4dy1u]

I admire your efforts and thank you for sharing.

[@offgridchallenge]

I appreciate that!

[@johnsammers]

Nice job. Very inspiring!! 😊

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnnyb7825]

Just beautiful, Bravo Sir!

[@offgridchallenge]

Many thanks!

[@fabianmoya9896]

Great job, this helpful

[@offgridchallenge]

Glad it was helpful!

[@boxerbabesdollyharper3703]

Love your cabin. So cozy. The fireplace is my favorite. I love the window placement and beams in roof.

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you so much!

[@piskcoki200344]

You have done a splendid job!! Well done!

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you so much 😀

[@FD-mp6mc]

Hats off to both of you! I love your off grid cabin!!!! I'd like to build one myself but am afraid I don't have the skills to do so. You are an inspiration ☺

[@cookiedoe2727]

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

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you.

[@fredbear205]

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

[@offgridchallenge]

Thanks so much!

[@betterbelizeit]

You made it look so easy. Really enjoyed it.

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@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

[@brendenbernard2162]

My uncles built their house I loved innit than I was the one to tear it down cause someone bought land their I miss it than they were older I was older and we built a garga two stall built all rafters and I’m a carpenter and I always had Thai goal of mine to build a cabin or little house I live on the lake watching this is so relaxing and inspiring at the same time thank you for your video just to be out tjeir doing that work is rewarding

[@00ChronicMan00]

this is awesome 🙏🙏🙏

[@malinagruen7523]

Thank you, very informative and relaxing to watch!

[@offgridchallenge]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samuelhenry9959]

Cool😊

[@faisalalazemi3899]

Great job well done 👏🏽

[@offgridchallenge]

Thank you 🤗

[@sandycollins3613]

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

[@offgridchallenge]

Glad you enjoyed it!