Simple Off Grid Cabin: Installing A Sink, Nesting Boxes, And Firewood

I installed a sink and show a basic water setup for an off grid or dry cabin. I also made some nesting boxes for the chickens and have been filling up the woodshed. The homestead is taking shape.

[@MrVernv]

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[@OKB1133]

When you said in your opening vid that you were a "Millennial", I nearly fell off my chair! I'm sure you must be the reincarnation of a 19th Century farmer. If all Millennials were as hardworking and talented as you, we would live in a different world, as most can't even wire a plug.

[@albertlong1465]

Dont give your location!!!! There are crazies everywhere!!!🍁🍁🍁🇨🇦

[@crystalewers]

A water collection at every building would be a life saver

[@katieparkin484]

I have two Springer Spaniels. The best dogs in the world. I loved your chicken coop.

[@BulletproofPastor]

EGGS: Fresh eggs will last without refrigeration for 8 to 10 weeks as long as you don't wash them. They are laid with a coating (called bloom) that seals the shell and prevents bacteria from getting in. Sweden doesn't allow washed eggs in the market place and they are never refrigerated in the stores. Great videos. I look forward to each one. Thanks.

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

Yep , folks use to store them in baskets ,even after refrigeration was available.

[@BulletproofPastor]

@@MrTonyPiscatelle We still do. It's handy to have them right on the counter.

[@donaldhofman5257]

I used to live north of Bemidji in the 80s! Beautiful country!!

[@peacefulwife5199]

Yes it is. I lived just a little west of Bemidji. I sold my place in 2015. Couldn't do those frigid winters anymore. My arthritis was giving me fits. I'm in the Midwest now, coldest winter here was last winter. Record cold temps of -20. Go figure.🤔🤔😁😂😂

[@DBarnim]

Hens like a nice dark cozy spot to lay. You may find your eggs will freeze in the winter with the buckets outside of the coop.

[@xubbijoux6943]

Your right about not giving your exact location, but even the arrow head location is too specific. I would hate to hear that you came home one day & found everything gone. Protect all your hard working efforts & keep what's yours safe. And keep on keeping on! You're doing a great job!

[@ronnietalarchyk-kh3pq]

Hi,Guys you are awesome .Thank You for your videos it relaxes me at the end of the day!

[@franceshenry2239]

Love you Skeeter💗love your place.

[@benbirkigt493]

Dam i wish i had your energy you make a log splitter look like a old retired man lol enjoy it why you have it trust me

[@alexanderwarren3277]

If you have eggs straight from the chickens you don't need to store them in a refrigerator/cooler. They should stay fresh for weeks (even months, we usually use them up sooner so can't tell exactly how long). Important thing is that you do not wash them if you plan to store them. Just put them someplace dray and dark. This should help you save some space in your cooler 😉 Store bought eggs (already refrigerated) have to be stored in a refrigerator.

[@KeithandPamBilyeu]

Yes, no need to cool your eggs in Europe they sell eggs on the shelf! Not the refrigerators. Was blown away by that when we were in Spain.

[@roygillespie8574]

Being outside the coop and eggs are going to freeze in the winter time

[@glennphilipson7231]

Love watching your journey! No better way to learn than by getting stuck in. Ignore the trolls and god bless you and love from the UK

[@jacquelinedixon6438]

Wow look at all of that wood?no one would not freeze with you around kyle,man you are a worker,bless you both,you house is beautiful and property so lovely.

[@pamgrant832]

Hope the 2 of you are safe up there with these fires. I can not believe that Boundary Waters is dry enough for a fire. Stay safe.

[@helloharry1418]

Keep Grinding kid, you give me hope for the future, good to see someone actually getting after it. Im 50+ have 3 boys 28, 24, and 14, and i 🙏 they chase they're dreams the way you are...you SIR , set a wonderful example for your generation, YOU Are what 🇺🇸America is about. getting after it, getting it done, making sacrifices, and just DOING. For what its worth You sir have my Respect P.s Tell your Dad from Me He did a tremendous job Raising his kid. 👍 👍double thumbs up

[@ronf3535]

Use plumbers putty on the sink. Lasts forever. Nice video though. Would love to live there.

[@vanjohmson70]

I totally enjoy your videos

[@maymetke1605]

Watching you. Yes summer is flying by. Take good care.

[@handsomedan1997]

Love this channel. So refreshing to see a young kid doing good. And being smart. Go get em you guys. Skeeter for president

[@TheMalcomT]

Kyle I have a tip for you. Fresh eggs don't need to be refrigerated, just don't wash them until use. Eggs you buy in the frig section of the store are pasteurized and need to be kept cold so they don't spoil.

[@mlw8998]

I love the way you chop wood! Great vid.

[@missyharper4729]

Everything looks great!

[@robmechanic]

Homestead looks better all the time! Keep up the good work and thank you for taking us along.

[@tkskagen]

Suggestion for your Wood Stove; add a 24"×24" Door next to the Stove to Easily Load Wood with a Firewood Staging Area Next to it. Once you start using it, you'll love the Convenience!

[@kathleenoverton3263]

I have a friend that has a smaller than usual (but walk straight in - no bending over) door on the wall next to the wood stove. The door leads directly into an outdoor bump out - kind of like a nice shed on one side of the front of the house. That shed holds a half cord of stacked split wood. Just open the door inside and get the wood you need. And refill it from the outside. No storing the wood inside the house at all.

[@haroldoliver2443]

You’re doing a great job keep it up your girl luck to have you be good to each other

[@TBoss3313]

I like the refrig great idea!

[@nancyl3843]

I worry about the coup; primarily bears and weasels. The house is incredible! Love it. God bless you both.

[@mrshmanckles1463]

thanks for posting

[@rickhager7978]

Glad to see you back. I missed my favorite program. But I understand, a man needs to work. As always, I enjoy your content. I look forward to what's next.

[@bettyolis6228]

The way u chop wood looks very efficient and more fun than the chopping block method. Thanks for the simplicity of all you accomplish, great job!

[@juliajohnson5276]

I’m impressed with your strength as you split that wood on the first try.👏🏻👍💪🏻💪🏻

[@jimsoltner8978]

Lookin good job folks. Should be a cozy winter. Keep at it. Thanks for the video.

[@starrmeadows7033]

If you put half of a bucket lid on the buckets bedding & eggs can fall out. Of course put lid half on bottom half of buckets. Beautiful dog

[@dbcooper692]

As you already know Bob Dillion And Kevin Mckale are both from Hibbing MN, I have been to Bob Dillion's boyhood home! You live in God's Country!! I keep saying I am going to buy a second home up at the Iron Range but so far I haven't got around to it! Thanks for another great video!!

[@markmckeachnie4484]

I have a old tire that’s a bit smaller than my chopping block . I put the tire on the block and as much wood in it as it will take and go to hacking . Then it stays in tact . 👌

[@jimcrowell5093]

You guys are coming right along and you are correct winter will be here before you know it😬 sleet rain snow and cold hope the woodshed full will hold you two through it✌

[@floritapfister8701]

We missed yall. Kept looking every day for new videos. Enjoy them..

[@jasonmeador7861]

Same here !

[@TheWynch]

Need to wrap something around those buckets for insulation , those will act as an ice box in winter and as a heater in summer, it will kill your chickens , great idea though.

[@yvonnejacko5644]

I didn't even think of that.......very smart!!!😊

[@donaldhofman5257]

You split wood like I did when I was young! It's very efficient!! I could outsplit a guy with a splitter, even elm that was a bugger to split!

[@antontaylor4530]

Most of the world keeps the eggs outside of the fridge, unwashed. Works well. Not sure why they wash eggs in North America.

[@derekmartin1581]

You are doing a great job , love the choice of lifestyle. Thanks for sharing. Root cellar would do u good

[@badbadbob1]

Enjoy watching. As long as you do not wash the chicken eggs, They are fine on the counter for the week.

[@KYLESCABIN]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ssartune]

Was literally about to come in and say the same thing. It is the washing process in shop bought eggs that means they require refrigeration. Here in the UK our shop eggs are processed differently, so are never in fridge units in shops, but on the regular shelves. Really throws a lot of Americans if they don't know this when they visit 😅

[@raymondmills9377]

Glad to see you are on the wood… think of it as your gym. Keep up the god work.

[@rickduffels5816]

I would build something around the buckets on the outside...your making it easy for predators to get the chickens

[@shawndonohoe2789]

I would think those pails sticking out will be freezing cold in the winter.

[@KYLESCABIN]

The coop and boxes will be insulated

[@wdwilson397]

A chopping block is good but a big truck tire on top of thick plywood on top of a big stump is great. Just fill the tire with wood and keep splitting and they won't fall over.

[@drk218]

The buckets were a great idea for nesting boxes!

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

You are going to need at least a minimum of 5 chords for winter right? Wow you have come a very long way on everything and it's looking GREAT!!! Good JOB for sure. God's blessings to you all.

[@desarij]

Looking good

[@jackirichard414]

Hello. Have a safe blessed night! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mikemcgown6362]

You're doing a great job, Kyle! I thought you took a break from posting because of the Canadian wildfire smoke invading Minnesota so much lately. I've been dealing with it in northern Minnesota, too. I'm a ways west of the arrowhead. I can't split wood like you. My MS doesn't let me have a good swing like you have! I'd be down for the count! I'm interested in seeing your grey water system. I'm building an off-grid shack on our property until we get to build our actual house. I can't tie into our septic system. I'm going to be like your house. Solar? No well, no septic.Just want to keep it simple. You're such an inspiration! You do so much, so good! You give it all! Thanks for sharing the experience! Great video!

[@dougdiplacido2406]

You have a pretty clever way to chop the wood. You have a good aim. Nice neat looking wood pile. Great job on the sink. Thanks and see you on the next one. No need to apologize for amount of videos. You have a life to live and whatever you have time to post is greatly appreciated.

[@sandrathomson1084]

Hi Kyle, Cierra and Skeeter 👋. Thanks for sharing another great video. The cabin is coming along nicely. Happy chickens give the best eggs 😁. Love that hoodie Cierra. Good job on the firewood Kyle. Happy to see y'all getting settled in to your home. Always enjoy watching Skeeter enjoying himself. Stay safe beautiful people. God Bless y'all 🙏✌❤😊

[@KYLESCABIN]

Thank you Sandra! Glad you enjoy watching.

[@westonstruiksma6334]

You should keep the wood chips that you get from cutting the trees and stuff and use that as your bedding for your chickens

[@jimsteele7108]

Good idea on the fridge. Simple and cheap is the best way to go.

[@jamesirwin1409]

4:17.....its an elusive wild Sierra in its natural habitat, native to the Minnesota wilderness......LOL ✌

[@jeffmoffat6967]

Nice kitchen system and the woodshed is a beauty!

[@seadog2396]

Kyle, Great Progress. You are soo Right about winter coming. Never fails - when it's 90+ outside, winter seems far away. But life turns on a Dime....

[@HawkIAth]

Things are coming along! You’re right, winter will be here before you know it. Great update!

[@newandoldtech5634]

Split even the smaller logs, increases energy value. When drying out unsplit , the wood deteriorate energy wise.

[@janebrommet7942]

No problem if you dont have time for a video...i know it will come. Tkx for sharing Kyle...

[@KYLESCABIN]

Thanks for watching!

[@gordoncook7613]

Nesting boxes are a good idea, maybe use those circles you cut out for your lip on the inside. Wood shed is filling up nicely.👍

[@peacefulwife5199]

Kyle and Cierra, just read about the fire up at the Boundry Waters area, hope your home will be safe from that fire. We are praying for you two and your homestead. 🙏🙏🙏

[@Steve.5]

I think you’re doing great job on your cabin and homestead. 👍

[@SusanLindsey2407suz420]

Skeeter is so pretty! I Love the porch chairs, everything is looking great!

[@jaxxmariecambridge5212]

I'm in love with that doggy. 🖤

[@randycornell9796]

Looks good so far!! Lot's of wood to split!! Oh boy!! Stay safe my friend's.🤓👍🤓👍 Randy.

[@jim.h]

IMPORTANT: You must have a vent on the gray water tank side of the trap. Your current type of drain could actually siphon all the water out of the trap, allowing the "stink" from the gray water system into your cabin.

[@donnavickery9623]

Looks good

[@ingridskitchengarden]

Chickens are funny I have 20 plus chickens and they only use 2 boxes. If a particular box is occupied it’s common to have a hen waiting for her favorite box. And they will stand in the henhouse and squawk until it’s free.

[@jackirichard414]

Great looking nesting boxes for the hens. 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🥚🥚🥚🥚🍳🍳🍳🍳

[@mattkrebsbach7308]

I hope you are clear of the fires in the area!

[@gardenia24sugarfoot.36]

you have done really well from what I can see & being younger than most of whom I follow - well done Kyle & partner. You can only do what you are capable of, mind you all your followers will certainly have good idea's to take on board. Good Health Good Luck

[@jimcoros5394]

Nice Job Kyle . Kitchen is looking good. I love watching the Boss also great videos to ,like yours.

[@jasonmeador7861]

I missed your channel! Thanks for posting! You have become one of my favorites!!!

[@waltmoore3095]

Looks great Kyle. Wife and I are late sixties and we still do the firewood dance ,love it. PS. Spray paint nest buckets flat black.

[@russellwatters5891]

Wood splitting time is reflection time. I always used it to think, past, present, and future. Like mowing grass, one on one. Doing a great job with the build, wood stove next maybe?

[@cliffordfreeman7829]

Excellent work,youll be cozy this winter after completing all your projects,great video.

[@therobinmasterstheory1636]

I like your set-up method for chopping wood. Good job. :)

[@garagebandseverywhere6114]

A shortstop’s arm … turning the double play @7:53 💪

[@nowheregal7610]

I love how you’re learning as you go! It’s a shame that you put all that work into the icebox and didn’t use it but it’s so nice to know that you just adapt if things aren’t quite right! Congrats on all your progress and you know if you patent that wood chopping technique you could sell about 1 million work out videos😂

[@KYLESCABIN]

It is a shame! I had a decent amount of time into it. It worked really well but we just decided it was too bulky. Oh well, I will re use all the materials on something else. Haha hand splitting wood like that and the end of the day is a good sleeping pill

[@kathybryant3170]

All that work you put into the fridge. It was good training. Everything is coming together and looking good. Good luck and God bless.

[@wazzyman2875]

Looking and coming along good. Looks Great !! Peace Bro 👍👍💪💪💪💪💪✌✌

[@paulcherry366]

Arrowhead is a great area. I lived out west of cloquet for years but I’m looking to get some land further north up in the arrowhead. Homestead is really coming along.

[@Clubrat]

“I don’t get too OCD with my firewood stacking”^^

[@karenwornum]

Cabin looks great Hi from Western Australia

[@dangoodall-williams4200]

So glad you have a regular fridge. Just easier. You certainly don't need a gym membership with splitting all that firewood. Place is coming along nicely. Hope the bears if there are any leave the nesting "boxes" alone. Look forward to seeing more!

[@Larry-325]

Kyle great job! Cabin coming along great! 👍👍👍

[@debramage739]

Good on the pair of you. Well done youngins

[@embethblu]

Ordered Dorothy Molten

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

If you need more space in your fridge you do not need to refrigerate your fresh eggs, so long as you don't wash them. They will stay good for weeks, if not a couple of months. I do not keep my eggs in the fridge. I found your video of you building your cabin. I was looking for something good to watch since I sprained my ankle and couldn't do much. I liked what I saw and subscribed. You are young and energetic. Don't expect your homestead to be perfect right away. It takes time. I have been working at building mine for 3 years now, and I'm an old woman. You are doing very well. I will give you one warning, the only thing chicken wire is good for is keeping chickens in. It will NOT keep predators out. I bought what they call "rat wire" around here. It's 1"x 2" welded wire. It's a heavier gauge wire than chicken wire.

[@dannycaldwell2597]

Wondered where you been ,look forward to your videos, If I had half your energy ,I'd rule the world 👍👍🤣😅🐕

[@drk218]

Kyle you can buy plugs for those 3 holes on the back of your sink. They are really inexpensive. Your firewood is looking great!

[@desireelivemore823]

Awesome young man it simple and workable chicken boxes, wash up and woodchopping. Well done love your videos. GOD BLESS love n.z.

[@beltypagan6015]

Nice job bro b proud of ur self nice job in planning to do the same in my woods.

[@richardweber2691]

Your doing an awesome job~ very talented

[@jimsteele7108]

The splitting mall. Much much cheaper than a log splitter and in this case, a heck of a lot faster. Woods trees split a lot easier than those in residential areas too.

[@terrymccorkle1674]

Great progress. You might think about using the gray water for the garden

[@katokhaelan4881]

you are The Man