My Tiny Cabin in the Woods

[@leroylowe5921]

Thumbs up for actually putting it in the woods, instead of saying it's in the woods when it's sitting in the middle of a field.

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks!

[@catizma1]

You've come a long way since this video, Jen! This was fun to see some 6 years later!

[@bernardboudreau9534]

Such a nice feel to it all. Very peaceful.

[@LostCaper]

I liked the way you spaced the trees. You didn't wipe them all out. Makes for beautiful scenery and encourages wildlife. Nice job.

[@colin8532]

If I had a cabin like that, my biggest problem would be that I would never leave! Very nice, I hope you make more videos of it this year :)

[@TheWildYam]

Hi Colin, it is very hard to leave it and get back to the grind of the city. I have more videos on the way about it. Now I have some videos about gardening and planting a windbreak in the field. I shot some more indoor video updates that should be up in a while. Jen.

[@colin8532]

TheWildYam Sounds great, I'm looking forward to them all. Have a great day :)

[@Mjvjns]

Beautiful. Enjoy!

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you! We really love this special place.

[@suzieparis6821]

Thamks for not putting annoying music with it..love the board n batten

[@TheWildYam]

You're welcome. Glad you like it

[@tegan007]

Yes I hate when people do that too. Lol

[@leonidaslantz5249]

That is awesome 👍👌👏👊👊🇨🇦🌲🛶🎣🐝🦅❤!!

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks!

[@SwampDonkey530]

A nice little well built cabin, for one or two people that's really all you need. I appreciated hearing the wind song also, instead of a bunch of triviality about the construction of it. Nature has it's own song, but too few of us take time to listen to the notes. Best regards - Jeff

[@TheWildYam]

+SwampDonkey530 Thanks! I prefer the quiet tours, it allows you to take in more than if I was yapping away. Feel free to ask any construction questions you may have. Jen.

[@52fordman1]

What a great cabin and a wonderful location. I have just found your channel and like it. I will say you have a little piece of paradise. I have only watched a few of your post so far and will be watching the rest of them over the next few months as time permits. All of the things you have there are perfect for what you do. Please keep posting and please share the wonderful videos.

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you so very much for your positive comment! Enjoy the videos :)

[@stevenlennon12]

great looking cabin.

[@Cinetterose]

Wish I could build such a gorgeous cabin in the woods... thanks for sharing

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks Deanna!

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

Cabin looks great :)

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks!

[@goosehunter4845]

wow, what a beautiful little cabin, i love it it look's so cosy siting there in the woods, what a lovely spot,i am sure you will enjoy your time there, :)

[@TheWildYam]

+GooseHunter It's a great place. Thanks for watching!

[@cabinlife2347]

We just came across your channel and love your videos. Our cabin is still under construction after living in it for 4 months last winter. You are inspiring us to share our videos of our 'real' life adventures around the cabin, in the Canadian wilderness. Thanks for sharing your videos. You're awesome ! :) Maureen & Glenn

[@TheWildYam]

Welcome to my channel Maureen and Glenn!

[@t.w.milburn8264]

Jen, You did a wonderful job on your Lil-Home. Love the Drop-Leaf Table on the porch ! Looking 4ward 2 it's progress. ATB Terry God Bless

[@TheWildYam]

+T.W. Milburn (skillet210) Thanks Terry!

[@rc300xs]

Found this through Andrew in the north. Thank you for sharing your peaceful cabin Jen.

[@TheWildYam]

You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour of the cabin. I am doing lots more work on it this Spring and Summer. I now have a full kitchen and the hardwood and slate flooring is next. Stay tuned I will be doing an update as things progress!

[@michaelyoung3175]

you are blessed!!

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you, I'm really lucky to have such a nice getaway.

[@DaveWilcoxJrOutdoors]

Great little cabin! I have been living in mine for 7 years now... not quite far enough from the outside world but still very rewarding!

[@TheWildYam]

+Dave Wilcox Jr Thanks Dave, I see you have a few videos on your channel about off-grid living and solar power. I'm looking to upgrade my solar set up.

[@DaveWilcoxJrOutdoors]

Yes I incorporated the solar set-up last year and have been saving a bunch of money in fuel for the generator. I decided to go with the AGM batteries to keep inside out of the cold and have no worries with hydrogen gas! Renewable energy is the way to go for sure...

[@TheWildYam]

+Dave Wilcox Jr Interesting. Thanks.

[@LostCaper]

Very nice. I have some videos of my process of building a cabin overlooking a lake. I didn't get the build started but I do have a spot cleared and excavated which I idid with my kubota tractor and backhoe attachment. Man I hope my cabin turns out as nice as yours. I am thinking of building with logs but seeing what you did maybe I will do a stick construction. Very nice job. I am sure you will have years of enjoyment there.

[@larryjacobs5713]

So many wonderful things but have to say I love that screen door

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you!

[@carolyn9andthecats653]

In my youth, I used to say "get outta the house or you'll go crazy".... Now I'm older n more experienced, N I think society has made me crazy! Lol back to the woods in a (slightly bigger) cabin for me! No more BP medicine, anxiety or a#*hole boss to answer too, N never been happier! Congrats on a great cabin, learn all to live of the land respectfully n leave only footprints lol awesome job

[@alorr4766]

Beautiful place. It's really cool

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you so much!

[@pjhikes]

I think that is a killer cabin!

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks!

[@BeyondBiochar]

nice fresh design, sure would have liked to see the loft

[@TheWildYam]

+Gerard DeFrang I'll try to do a follow up in the Spring or Summer regarding the loft. It still needs a bit of work. It's usable but the flooring and interior walls need some further work.

[@transformedbythelight1930]

1love this cabin in the woods wood love to have one to live in very nice.. ...

[@maggiebuchanan9369]

I love the outside....it's gorgeous! Are you still working on the inside or is this the finished product ? You sure have a lovely piece of land in the woods.....it must bring you pure joy each time you drive up and see the cabin. Looking forward to seeing more videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheWildYam]

Thank You! Yes, the inside is almost done. I have a playlist with all the cabin updates if you wish to explore it.

[@TheWildYam]

I see you have found it ! Glad you like the series.

[@outdoorlife5396]

Nice, I like how you did the loft. Gave it some room instead of doing like most people and putting it straight to the corner.

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks! I'm happy with the loft arrangement too.

[@outdoorlife5396]

I thanks. I was just thinking about more head room. Because they are small the head room would make them feel bigger, like light does. It would cost that much more and would be a lot more comfortable.

[@gordonmiller4439]

Should have shown the loft! Sweet cabin!

[@TheWildYam]

+Gordon Miller Stay tuned! Next Spring or Summer, I will do a follow up video once we begin more work on the interior.

[@cavalryscout8720]

lol the loft was the main reason I watched the video. . I've noticed that men and women have different priorities lol.. Men film the construction aspects of the cabin while women film the view and decorations lol. oh well..

[@graceaxisa4213]

Lovely footage, but oh! How I would have liked some commentary along side to help add interest and information. Nevertheless, well done and good luck! Looking beautiful!

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you. I have done several cabin follow up videos since. In them I discuss a bit more about the cabin and the surroundings. You can find them in my Tiny Cabin playlist if you are interested.

[@Roushangari]

I LOVE the peace!

[@TheWildYam]

It is very peaceful there.

[@Bushway]

I like the cabin!

[@TheWildYam]

+Bushway Thanks! It's my favorite place to be.

[@204orin]

beautiful little cabin!

[@TheWildYam]

+204orin Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@canadiantrapper2702]

Beautiful spot!!Cheers!

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you! It is my favorite place to be!

[@adibselamat4429]

Wow i think this place really best

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you so very much!!

[@teeembeee]

How could anyone possibly dislike this? Where is this cabin located?

[@TheWildYam]

Canada

[@addiisdabest3125]

I really like your cabin. I have a video about my grandparents cabin.

[@TheWildYam]

+Sam's Adventures Thanks! I'll be doing more work on it this Spring and Summer to finish the interior. I'm hoping to do another video like this once things are progressing.

[@SmallADVentures1973]

I would sooo LOVE ot have a cabin like that (with enough solar to power it, compost toilet, well/rain water collect, and fast wifi), I would live there

[@TheWildYam]

That is our hope for the future. Feel free to check out more updated videos of the cabin from my cabin playlist.

[@danwhiteman2529]

Nice Cabin!

[@TheWildYam]

+Dan Whiteman Thanks Dan!

[@chevyonthemoon]

Wow love the cabin! Is the cabin just sitting on blocks or did you use sono tubes? I'm building a cabin soon and am interested it hearing which one you chose and why

[@TheWildYam]

+Jon Snow It is sitting on blocks. It was a cheaper, less labour intensive build at the time. We do jack up the cabin on bottle jacks in the spring if the frost has heaved it. Usually not much adjustment is needed. Probably better to use the tubes.

[@ronbutler6526]

It sure is nice there,

[@TheWildYam]

+Ron Butler Thank you!

[@raulalfonsovidalhansen]

Me encanta!!! I love!!!

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you! Muchas gracias!

[@elitebowman5386]

Nice little Cabin. I don't see any heat source? Who helped you with the Constructing of it? Is that a lake on the other side of your car? You are lucky to live in Canada. I would like to hunt Moose there some day. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks Elite Bowman. We heat with a kerosene heater for now when we visit in the Winter. My hubby and I built it along with some friends and family. It is on a river, not on a lake. There are quite a few moose here but the hunt has a few more restrictions lately due to a decline in population. Where are you located?

[@elitebowman5386]

I live in Salisbury, New York. We are starting to get some Moose in this State also. Not enough to see very often though. I saw one in my field like 20 years ago. There have been a few around the area, I just haven't seen them. Me and my brother and a friend own a 24x24 camp a mile off the road for hunting. We see a few deer in there a year. Certainly not overrun with them. Thanks for the reply and again, nice camp you have .

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

nice cabin, great looking spot

[@TheWildYam]

+Wallace Vivian Thanks! I can't wait to finish the interior. Almost there! Thanks for watching.

[@reality8605]

Question: Do you need to own the land? or can you just go into the woods and build a place/ live.

[@TheWildYam]

We own it!

[@نضالالمنتشري-ض2ط]

wow it house of rest😍😍😍😍

[@TheWildYam]

Indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@rivervalleysurvivalandbush8126]

I have been really interested in the concept of the tiny house revolution, really cool idea! Will this be your main stay when complete? Carl the mad man sent me. Thanks!!!

[@TheWildYam]

+River Valley Survival and Bushcraft In the future I hope that this will be the case. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@boatbuilder1954]

I would love to have a cabin like yours and am considering looking for one or building one, what would you do over if ANYTHING THAT WOULD CHANGE THE WAY YOU BUILT THIS?? sIZE, BEDROOMS? LOFT? ETC? THANKS. Sorry for the caps as I hate this keyboard!

[@TheWildYam]

Things I would change is to make a poured base for it instead of the blocks and placing the windows a bit differently.

[@offgridgetawaycamp8034]

I love spending time at my camp also. Did you need a permit to build your cabin. I'm planning to build a cabin on my land also.

[@TheWildYam]

Yes we needed a permit from our township.

[@jefferyallan9015]

Off Grid Get Away Camp check with your county seat and the building department. Tell them EXACTLY what you propose to do. Do not take advice from anyone else. Codes, permits, sizes of structures vary from township to township, even in the same county within a state! I own recreational vacant riverfront land in northern michigan and they are very specific as to what I can and can't do. Do yourself a favor; Visit your building department at your county seat. Just some friendly advice...

[@genkatqltr737]

(This is the first one of yours I've seen.) How cold are the winters? I didn't see any insulation.

[@TheWildYam]

Very cold. Down to -30C occasionally to -40C. The cabin is well insulated... floor, ceiling and walls. Check out some of my newer cabin vids including the build discussion in my cabin playlist if you are interested in learning more.

[@EdwardBerryy]

man your so lucky, that looks so peaceful. Id like to live in one of those but with water and electric+plumbing. That's a whole nother ball game though because the Floridian government pretty much makes it an impossible idea to bring into reality, well I suppose I could do it but I would never be able to have an address or as a legal residence.

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks! I love going to the cabin. It is really peaceful and quiet. You can hear your heartbeat in your ears kind of quiet.

[@alabastardmasterson]

Edward Berry excuses are the bane of the unimaginative

[@davidlange7916]

Is there some reason you didn't make the cabin 12 feet wide. The increase in width would have used almost no more material. The parameter of your house is 10 +10 +24+24 that's 68. Making it 12 ft wide would have only increased the wall materials 4 feet and given you 48 more living space. Plywood comes in multiples of 4 ft so that uses the material very effective. The roof would have used almost exactly the same amount of materials. The place is very nicely done and very comfortable looking. Just wondering???

[@TheWildYam]

No particular reason. We are OK with the size as it is. It is nice and cozy. Thanks for watching!

[@DeeInTheHouse]

...whereabouts is your cabin...very nice!

[@TheWildYam]

Ontario. Thanks for watching! I'm glad you like it.

[@evrmc11]

On the 10x 24 is that include the porch?.

[@TheWildYam]

Yes.

[@Retro-Future-Land]

Nice little cosy hobbit cabin you got there! :)

[@TheWildYam]

+Watch Ryder Thanks!

[@NewtonWashinton]

very nice cabin only the windows are to big, they need to be small enough so a bear cannot crawl in. Also windows are a big heat loss in the winter.

[@TheWildYam]

+Newton Washinton I love the windows the way they are. I enjoy staring out at the forest when I have my breakfast

[@garybryant7274]

nice.

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks Gary!

[@AStanton1966]

Maybe I missed it, but with all those trees, you need a wood stove.

[@TheWildYam]

Still working on the heating situation. I need to apply for a permit for that, get an inspection etc.. Also the wood stove for building code takes up a lot of space in my tiny cabin.

[@AStanton1966]

You are doing it the correct way by building with the necessary permits. Thanks for the reply.

[@davehendrick5497]

Sweeeeet!

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks Dave! Nice bird in your avatar. Lots of turkeys our way.

[@josealves-gl5jf]

God Bless You! Please let me know where is located your paradise?joe Alves.

[@TheWildYam]

Greetings from Ontario, Canada! Thanks for watching.

[@carolyn9andthecats653]

Too cold for illegal aliens

[@chronoboat11]

I see a lot of waisted space. looks nice outside.

[@TheWildYam]

The cabin and the site are great. Thanks for watching.

[@gruntqueen]

If you're not gonna talk, never mind. I need input.

[@TheWildYam]

You should check all my cabin vids. Lots of current ones . There is cabin playlist if you are interested

[@jameswatson7136]

Please explain your name. "The Wild Yam".

[@TheWildYam]

It is a name I came up with many years ago. It is a wild edible for women's health.

[@toppertruthio]

just a few logs would cover up them ugly breeze blocks holding it up.....just saying

[@faceluckcell9484]

home stead tours

[@lalabriones2355]

i was so neatly done...

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you!

[@chronoboat11]

Cute cabin but tons of wasted area. Maybe you can redo it.

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks but no plans to 'redo it' LOL. Check out some of my more recent cabin videos for the updates.

[@joannenardoni17]

Do you get scared?

[@TheWildYam]

No. I really like it there.

[@Zoro16288]

need a garden

[@TheWildYam]

Yes, many more updated videos than this one. Check out my cabin playlist. Thanks for watching.

[@cayannap6752]

Dude! You're creeping me out. I felt like you were looking for someone in the woods. Not a house tour.... more like, "Did you hear something? There's somebody out there! "

[@cayannap6752]

I do like your cabin and the materials you used.

[@TheWildYam]

Ha ha! I'll be doing a voiced over updated cabin tour soon. Thanks for watching!

[@raulalfonsovidalhansen]

Me puedo escapar contigo?.Can I escape with you?..... ja ja ja ja

[@TheWildYam]

:)

[@bobertftwvoodoo1246]

but where's the monsters

[@TheWildYam]

I think the sasquatch was hibernating ;)

[@genkatqltr737]

Monsters are nocturnal. 😬

[@wandajohnson9752]

Need a bathroom

[@TheWildYam]

We do have a bathroom set up. If you are interested, check my cabin playlist for many more cabin updates.

[@robinphillips3762]

Your video is really creepy

[@TheWildYam]

:)

[@ericmanley1471]

most of your video was of the Forrest- very boring

[@TheWildYam]

It is a cabin in the woods. Perspective as to where it is situated and its tour are important.