Moving In To My Self Built Off Grid Log Cabin For The Winter

I’m all settled in at my self built off grid log cabin. This will be my primary home for the winter. #outdoors #diy #homesteading

[@zackadamec9332]

Them two just sitting in front of the wood stove, in a cabin in the middle of nowhere just talking with their feet up is wholesome af. I need that in my life so bad

[@kling12]

Then just do it! It's super easy! (Well not really but easier than I thought, it's not some impossible dream) I left Chicago and moved to viroqua wisconsin and built my own cabin after watching these videos all I needed was a car felling tools and I bought a 0.02 acre for 500 dollars and did it in 30 days, I let my phone bill die out and lived during covid up here, I since then have returned to normal life after 2 years but. If you want it you can do it

[@kling12]

And I had no experience whatsoever

[@BlackForestWoodCo.]

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[@switcheroo1759]

Sounds like you need DDT'd

[@MinnesotaSvensk]

​@@kling12 .02 acres? Is that a typo? We're talking 870 square feet of land. That's hardly enough room to build a cabin or feel private.

[@rogervossen3883]

Funny to hear you say you feel like a whimp when you read about the old trappers, while I'm sitting on my couch feeling the same thing looking at you felling those old trees. All is relative... Great couple you are both!

[@mijodivic8702]

I was just about to comment this lol

[@carolburchett]

So awesome.

[@cherylduffey9463]

Are you seriously “ cramming that poor cat into that carrier that’s to small for it?? You should be ashamed!

[@block4565]

​@@cherylduffey9463 while up on your judgmental pedestal you failed to consider the big picture. A slightly smaller carrier reduces the chance of injury during bumpy transportation (like dragging a sled down a lumpy path) So maybe it's you who need to feel a little shame yourself, arrogance is not a good look. Stay humble and keep that arrogant ego in check 😘

[@cherylduffey9463]

@@block4565 not being judge mental at all. Just thinking of the cat. I’ve been working with animals all my life. That cat needed a larger carrier. You and I just disagree.

[@VijayKumar-dn4pz]

Thumbs up for taking care of Kitty 😺 🙏

[@ЖаннаКирпикова]

Probably the best Ryan’s kzbin.infoUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans on building a shed is hardly ever found. And Ryan takes the mystery out of different types of foundation options, etc. He even shows how to build a shed with different designs. Very comprehensive, covering different roofing materials, siding, etc.

[@SuperheroDon]

Does this douche have to drop this in every post?

[@claudiademoss6040]

Dude! You are DEFINITELY NOT A WIMP! I guess it's all about perspective. I'm sitting here in my warm place with no need to chop wood or walk through mounds of snow. You're a hoss!

[@beverlybickelman720]

Well said!!

[@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

Yeah, was thinking "what's that make me," lol!

[@johnemery9634]

Its part of life up in n.east mn ..lots of wood cutting splitting and hauling . best heat ever.. The good life it is. I cut 35 loads and split and I'm 59

[@itsnoteasy5339]

Well he might be a wimp compared to a woman who says dude, and dudes who tolerate women who say dudes are more than likely wimps.

[@a.teague5481]

@@itsnoteasy5339 Here’s that attention you asked for - now go fetch!

[@damiane.constantine2963]

Hey Kyle and Cierra, my wife and I live outside of Chicago but own acreage in northwest Wisconsin. I built an 8’x8’ deer cabin for hunting but hopefully start building a cabin to stay in on weekends. I’m in commercial millwork but have been a carpenter my entire career. You guys are doing right. Simplistic living in a serene area. Continue to post videos and we will watch them. Merry Christmas 🎄🥗🎁

[@user-zu2bw7ig5v]

I also how property and just built a cabin in NW Wisconsin. It's not off grid but out of town anyway.

[@terrymartin2407]

Love Wisconsin! I’m from Louisiana but moved to Appleton,wi for a few years and it’s beautiful up there!

[@sharonjames1255]

Hey, Kyle and Cierra! This is the first time I've been on your channel that I can remember. I watch a lot of these kinds of shows, probably because I can't do them myself. So I live it through people like y'all. Where we live we don't get that much snow, unless it's a really, really bad year! But we live here year round. Our heat source is a wood stove too. My husband cuts a lot of wood yearly. Fortunately our landlord has a lot of land so we get free wood. My husband is the caretaker here. Our landlord is trying to get a solar system set up for both houses, but didn't get it finished for this winter. Hopefully get it finished this spring. He doesn't actually live here though, just visits for a weekend every couple months, except from the end of November to the start of March when he goes to his winter home in a year-round summer country. Our nearest neighbors are 2 miles away, down the mountain, and 4 miles away, up the mountain. Closest grocery store is a 45 minutes drive one-way from our house. I hope Cierra didn't do any damage to her leg walking that far in the snow. Y'all be careful okay! Love your dog and cat. We have 8 cats and 5 dogs at this time. A stray dog showed up on Nov. 19th and the phone number on his collar is useless! I hate it when people just drop off their animals, or lose them with no way to get in touch with them when they're found! You guys are in a great spot for people to "lose" their unwanted animals and dump them on you. I'm sure you know that since I believe you said you had been there for a while. Sorry, didn't mean to write a letter! Be careful and have fun! God bless y'all.

[@oldnavcat]

The only off-grid cabin channel with a cat. Enough to make me subscribe!

[@BlackForestWoodCo.]

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[@pamsam8933]

Check out Simple living Alaska. Young couple just started their 2nd homestead in Alaska.

[@gailh9749]

C’mon Homestead has a cat, Midnight.

[@sallymcdonald502]

Love the vids. All the hard work that's put in. Hope the ACL surgery heals well. You need to hang curtains or blinds, definitely holds the warmth in.

[@Rags2Itches]

A pair of vintage extendable swing arm curtain rods ( with rings) so the window can be fully seen. A baby crib quilt 36" x 52" cut in half with cut edges re stitched would be good window insulation. E-Bay has lots of those curtain rods for cheap but they are really nice looking. Second hand clothing stores should carry old baby quilts. Heck even a thick old wool blanket would work as curtains cut to size...less fuss too. Could also try a large vehicle wind shield reflective sun screen. (even less fuss..lol)

[@fivetengarage2867]

I like how Skeeter wants to go outside and KittyKat is like nope I'm good.

[@rondawohl6542]

Kyle and Ciara (and Skeeter and Kitty Cat) I somehow just came across your video today -- and am very much looking forward to the next one!! Thanks for taking us along on your winter cabin adventure. Ciara, I hope all the fresh air and beautiful scenery helps to heal your torn ACL quickly.

[@catherinewilke5583]

That is the smile of a man who will have his woman in his bed tonight. This is beautiful and I hope you are both well.

[@virginiamosier9115]

The window lets the beauty of the outdoors be enjoyed from inside.

[@n0tofthisw0rld]

My husband watched one of your videos a few days ago and now I'm hooked! Way better than the garbage in regular TV. Love your videos! Great content and clean so far! Refreshing!

[@KYLESCABIN]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel

[@claudieC.]

That was funny. The memory foam did look frozen. Nice to see a gentleman. Women appreciate that.

[@hugeblue]

9/17/23 - Beautiful Springer Spaniel! had one for 14 years & it broke my heart when he died! The BEST dog ever. Chas.,SC

[@hannahaggman5221]

The best dog forever TO YOU

[@KarenBartley-ti9qu]

Good Mommie and Daddy. God Bless you all 4 of you.

[@dianerogers3420]

The dog isn't happy. The man ignores him and his tail is down. I'm not a cat person. Just a thought.

[@LiveFree123]

You and Cierra are so fun to watch. I find how you live fascinating and inspiring. I always look forward to you videos.

[@jannybranciforte9295]

This is spectacular, your sharing this with us all. I feel like I’m there in that sweet cabin. Your direct and authentic being radiates joy and one can feel your living so beautifully in your life. Thank you for sharing all this.

[@pesky-media]

Rewatching the older vids & liking them this time…love the zen

[@JeraldCline]

I like this guy and his builds.. I just like how he explains this and makes so simple.. like I'm a common since kind of guy and like just going with the flow and working on what you got on hand without spending a ton of money. Simple way Is the best way... Just like watching other peoples different ideas of building things.. it's good to learn different styles.. 💯 love your videos.. even others with the same mindsets.. to be honest my soul warms up watching and learning by others like you.. thanks God bless

[@sweynforkbeardtraindude]

Gotta love Cierra, girl rolls out into the northwoods in a Caddy!

[@BlackForestWoodCo.]

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[@a.phillips6892]

Oh y’all are so lucky to be there for the whole winter! So glad to see Cierra there and recovering from her surgery! It’s so beautiful there, and I’m sure you love every minute of it!

[@janecoe9407]

DO THEY HAVE BATHROOM AND SHOWER>?>

[@CarolynnMc01]

Wow Kyle! I hope you know you're an over-the-top rate husband and provider. You take such good care of your wife and those pets. You made everything perfect for Sierra when she came home. I'm so impressed with the type of man you are, and I'm sure Sierra is so pleased. I love watching your videos, and feeling like a part of your lives. Blessings sent and of course, Happiest Holidays to you both!

[@karencarpenter7894]

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[@beckyumphrey2626]

They are not married.

[@sandrasherritt9708]

@@beckyumphrey2626 yet

[@heaven-is-real]

@@sandrasherritt9708 :)

[@greenidguy9292]

@@sandrasherritt9708 However not…

[@davidhayes5382]

We will always keep watching Kyle. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪 to you and your family 👪 and subscriber's

[@frankpellissier3960]

I'm an old preacher and I sure do like your place. Keep up the good work and God bless

[@sjr8465]

The sound of the wood when you throw one pice on another tells you that it's good wood. That's a pretty small firebox. How often do you have to stoke it? I love that you are cleaning up the cabin before Cierra arrives. What a good partner!

[@donaldhofman5257]

Thanks for sharing your lives! I hope others take the initiative to become self sufficient and take control of their lives!!

[@travisgrant5608]

Absolutely fascinating how Skeeter interacts with you. Love your dog. Also, Kitty Kat is really growing and the two of them seem to get along really well. Great seeing Ciara. ... now your beautiful little family is complete for the winter in the cabin. Dang, I love your videos Kyle ... they are such a treat whenever you post! You're the man!!! 💪🤗👍💞

[@deliawright8626]

Stop giving your money to Target, ugh...

[@chantaln6843]

Your cabin is very cozy … I love ❤️ it😊

[@LifeinAlaska]

Looks like a fun time! Thank you for sharing it with us 🙂

[@fayepotts3279]

Thank you Kyle, great to see you and Cierra and of course your pets. Yes! Please keep the videos coming from the cozy cabin. Looks so inviting.😊

[@marianfrances4959]

That really is the cutest little cabin! Love Kitty. And Skeeter. And Cierra! Seasons Greetings!👍🇨🇦🔥🐾🐾🌲🎁

[@mediejohnson5263]

Absolutely gorgeous out there. You are truly blessed. Can't Thank you enough for sharing this amazing beautiful life of yours. Keep the videos coming. Will definitely be watching them.

[@lisafiveash3089]

So gorgeous there, love your cabin Tfs :)

[@lindacox8156]

Great video - your cabin is very cozy! I love that you bring your dog and cat with you! they seem to love the cabin too!

[@trockmalone007]

Love your cabins and love your videos! Thanks for sharing this amazing way of living with us!

[@dandrson7903]

A blue spruce would like nice out in the front yard of the cabin, especially around Christmas.

[@connieroose8210]

Have a wonderful winter.

[@marilynmeade2286]

Great video Kyle So glad Cierra made it up Skeeter and Kitty look happy too Take care and I will look for you all in next video

[@jeffmoffat6967]

The cat grew fast! Thanks for the vid and book tip!

[@hanksbud2544]

Thank you for taking us along.

[@BlackForestWoodCo.]

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[@crystalthompson4050]

Glad you and Cierra are back out at the cabin. Can't wait to see more videos. I have missed watching you guys and Skeeter

[@CampCrystalLakeCounselor-nd1bo]

First time visiting your channel...I subscribed when I saw you have a cat! I watch lots of these kinds of videos and I've never seen someone bring a cat, I love that!❤

[@lauriestone9373]

First time watching and love your little cabin. A serene slice of heaven for you two. Hope you both have a wonderful Christmas ❄🎄

[@johnmccann3964]

I got great peace watching your video. God Bless!

[@sonyalytle8972]

Your cabin is beautiful! You did a good job!

[@BlackForestWoodCo.]

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[@anitathomas703]

He seems to be a good human being. Just love it.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Speedy recovery for Sierra.... Thanks for sharing Kyle.... So peaceful in the woods even when you were sawing up logs... Stay warm.

[@jacobmeyers3421]

I love just pulling the sled in the house. We used to just drag a deer through the house and hang it up in the back room (no windows left) to clean up.

[@TheMiaOrange]

So sweet, exciting, relaxing and grounding all at the same time! Stay well and heal well Cierra, Kyle, Skeeter, and Kitty, I can feel the ❤️.

[@buckshots4800]

I watch your videos from beginning to end. What you have done with this property and your build of the cabin are extremely impressive. Really good and enjoyable videos.

[@sandrasherritt9708]

We are surely going to keep watching your videos Kyle, so keep on keeping on. There is something so calming about watching that I'm sure many folks enjoy. God Bless you both, and that good dog and sweet kitty. Love from Camarillo, California.

[@richardhodge3763]

Ya memory foam can be a pain in the winter. A big hi from northern Ontario Canada this way. Love the videos, keeps life real, entertaining and hope youre both having a great winter.Will keep watching!

[@jimeddy1316]

Buddy keep it going, time goes by so quickly, enjoy.

[@kristietoothfairy]

I love your videos! It sure looks nice and cozy in your cabin now. Your furry critters are so adorable and they look so happy. Thanks for sharing!

[@leighmonty13]

Cabin looks great ,skeet and the snow he loves it.good to see cierra hope she's healing well

[@dianeguimond8476]

We have 2 of those Harbor Freight panels, we mounted them on the roof. Then drilled a small hole to feed the lines through to the batteries. They work great! Looking forward to more videos.

[@dangoodall-williams4200]

So nice to see a young man take care of his love. The one thing I would need there is a bathroom.

[@lucky9lives4me]

I absolutely love your content please keep them coming I'm still watching. Skeeter looks like he runs out barking and then he's looking for something that he should be barking at LOL I had a springer spaniel my first dog his name was champ and he was a good boy. Keep the videos coming eventually hopefully your videos get Shawn James equivalency. Keep it up you work hard you do things mostly right and you're quick on your videos as in you built your house in three or four weeks pretty much as I remember your workshop was two or three weeks you're a hard worker. I wasn't one time I'm 54 now I'm hard at work at work but at my homestead not much goes on. Anyways I love your videos please keep them coming!

[@VickieEdwards-g5y]

Enjoyed this video very much😊

[@debbiejanes3851]

Where r your chickens?

[@nichelleloh6659]

O, how cozy pleasant. Ur partner is beautiful and she looks great for just acl surgery. I cannot wait until u guys next video cuz I'm all in🥰❤️❤️

[@808kicks2]

Kyle you’re a good man brethren much respect,love the way you take care of your ohana(family) much aloha from Hawaii brethren 🤙🏾

[@DeeB424]

I appreciate the honesty you took to how you picked your firewood your respecting nature while living in her.

[@scottanderson2980]

that memery foam was so funny

[@lindauribe6872]

I live at the top of the mountains in Fawnskin Ca but have all the comforts of home for I am almost 80.

[@annemeltzer380]

A suggestion for your kitty. The cabin is small for an energetic kitten, how about a cat walk along the walls or even a couple of shelves she can climb onto. I have two cats and they love being up high, makes them feel safe. Love your channel and Cierra’s too.

[@kristopherwilliams1719]

Just helpful tip if you don't want to do dishes. The oatmeal packets are waterproof, and are designed so that you can pour the water into them. Then you can eat the oatmeal right out of the packet. The only thing you will need to clean is your spoon. Keep up the great work. Love all the videos.

[@seanmahoney2755]

Thats a memory foam mattress and it obviously has bad memories.

[@ginagina9720]

Wow I love ❤️ your new home it’s so nice and cosy

[@Banksy2022]

So happy to see a new video! I've been taking a mental health break from all the doomsday videos so just been watching Christmas & cooking videos lately. A welcome break seeing you & Sierra getting settled into your cabin for the winter. Do you plan on any ice fishing this winter?

[@my2cents945]

love that instant oatmeal. quick, easy, and hits the spot. My winter go to breakfast. My favorite is the Walnut, date, and raisin, but they're all good.

[@richardliles4415]

Looking very forward to your remote cabin videos. Thank you.

[@leighwalk4309]

Great video! Keep making videos. We really enjoy watching you guys.

[@PolkRidgeAesthete]

What a magical place!

[@tamirose8562]

I said this before, your so young but have your head rite,my hat's off to you young man 🍻

[@JesusIsTheWay7708]

Sooo... beautiful. Thanks for the video.

[@davidremmenga9668]

ITS GREAT THAT YOU CLEANED UP THE PLACE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE. MAYBE YOU CAN HAVE A COUPLE OF THROW BLANKETS TO WRAP UP IN. MAYBE A FEW AREA RUGS IN THE CABINE FOR COZINESS UNDERFOOT. SOME CHRISTMAS LIGHTS HUNG UP FOR EXTRA LIGHTING. SOME SLIPPERS FOR HER AND YOU. A FRENCH PRESS FOR COFFEE. A ROBE FOR EACH OF YOU. A LAPTOP FOR MOVIES OR BOOKS FOR READING AND A CD PLAYER OR RADIO FOR MUSIC. OTHER WISE YOU DID A GREAT JOB ON YOUR CABIN. THANKS FOR SHARING. SKEETER IS SUCH A WONDERFUL DOG. YOUR CAT IS PRETTY CUTE TOO.

[@kevinwiley9696]

Keep making the videos and we will most definitely keep watching……… and loving them!! Thanks

[@russellwatters5891]

No wimp there, you were born 100 years to late...lol And you know we're going to keep watching, so you'll have to keep filming! Happy that Cierra is getting around more, be more gentlemanly next time, carry her in...lol Love what ya'll are doing ❤️

[@DieHumanless]

For any memory foam mattress: you need to let it warm up to room temperature for hours, then open it to let it expand. Its not going to expand well if its cold/frozen.

[@bobuncle6962]

You both look so happy to be settled in.

[@Charles53412]

Not sure what I liked most the video or the fact you were wearing in my opinion the best winter boots you can get, the Famous Mickey Mouse boots. My feet have been a firm believer in them for over 40 years. Thanks your time and sharing your world with us. Stay Safe !!

[@BlackForestWoodCo.]

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[@valerieclifton3902]

Loved the convo between you and Sierra. 😊

[@medionlvr]

6:54 the one amazing property of standing firewood is it warms you up three times.

[@garylewellen4241]

Here for the whole ride Kyle. Enjoy your videos.

[@sandraewers178]

Keep on making videos we are here to stay..love you both

[@wandamundy1759]

No fire-resistant hearth pad on the WOOD floor under the HOT stove - or ceramic fibre insulation on the WOOD wall behind the HOT stove . . . or around the WOOD exit hole for the HOT METAL stove pipe. i can see the exemplary craftsmanship that has gone into the building of these shelters from here to the northern Siberian woods. But only a handful of the builders - who are all amazing craftsmen - have even a SMIDGEN of an idea of SAFETY. I grew up in a logging camp on the Northeast Coast of Vancouver Island in the 1950s - access only by water - and EVERYthing was fueled by wood. A HUGE sawdust burner for a cooking and baking stove in the kitchen - and a Benjamin Franklin cast iron stove for heating the living-room and the rest of the house. Even after we'd moved to town (when I started school in 1956) - we had wood stoves - right up 'til we moved to the city (Vancouver) in 1965. Every single time we installed a stove - the FIRST thing that went down was (in this order) - 1. the fire-proof hearth bad - 2. the shiny metallic fire-proof insulation, tucked under the back edge of the hearth pad, and then rolled up the back wall behind the stove to the ceiling - 3. the same fabric lining the exit hole for the stove pipe - and also around the stove pipe, itself. And once all those items were in place - then and ONLY then - did we install the stove(s). I have gone on so many of these bushcraft sites - and it's accurate to say that the number of builders who even consider insulating their RED HOT cast iron wood stoves from the surrounding highly flammable WOOD floors and walls and exit holes - could be counted on the fingers of one hand. I shake my head . . .

[@lcook0825]

Great video Kyle. I watch them all and will continue to do so.

[@lydiabell6218]

LOVE the fact that you take your cat with you. I doubt she'll run away in this cold.

[@Shamustodd1]

Some of my favorite reads were the adventures of Lew and Charlie from Fur fish and Game magazine and a book that I own and have read many times over the years is cache lake country by john j rowlands. Interestingly enough another youtuber I follow Shawn James - my self reliance, has that book on his shelf as well. Though I'm in my mid 50's and haven't made it into a cabin yet these are the stories that inspire my desire to live the cabin life. I grew up in the woods of michigan and even lived for a time in Duluth while my dad was in the military back in the 70's so I'm pretty familiar with snow and cold. We brunt wood the whole time I was growing up and I hated cutting wood as a kid but now find it peaceful enjoyable work . As my grand dad who was an old swede used to say "wood always warms you twice - once when your cutting it and again when you burn it." Practical words from a practical man. Thanks for the videos Kyle they help keep the dream alive!

[@dlebreton7888]

Smart to have a metal roof.

[@tonyworrall7379]

Great video Kyle. Lovely to see Cierra too.

[@lc5346]

Not sure how I came across your channel but glad I did! Great video

[@brendahogue5487]

Enjoy your videos. May the Lord bless and protect you

[@EmsLionheart]

That would be amazing….snuggling up to stay warm by the fire, reading a book or playing games. Love that sound 🔥 🤭 😉 Just ignore any banging or rock tossing 😝

[@beckyleheny8636]

I just love watching your videos! Nice to see Cierra is doing a little better. Wow you work just as old as the old-timers! don't sell yourself short1

[@beckyleheny8636]

I meant to say. you work just as hard!!! sorry

[@Dimiandelle]

Hope she’s feeling better now

[@deadpinecollective]

Great videos. You guys work hard and have a great place!