WHAT'S NEXT for our Cabin...

It's been a few months since we learned that there were problems with our plans to build this into an Off-Grid cabin on our homestead in Tennessee. So...what's next? This week we give you an update on what we plan to do with this cabin and show a little sneak peak into this!
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[@ricktallent8748]

Cass reminds me of an old friend of mine from a few decades ago. She was a good friend during some tough times in my life. She and Cass could be twins they way they look, act, and behave. Every time I watch your KZbin posts, she lifts my spirits with her bubbly positivity. It helps with my own attitude while dealing with a third round of chemo. Thanks. Keep your faith in the Lord and don't forget the most important ingredient in life is knowing Jesus and letting Him lead you. Life is too short to live it any other way.

[@asabovesobelow7200]

Screw um 😐, don’t let them bully you, live in that portable cabin 😊

[@traci635]

I wish your county and the State of Tennessee would get their act together and clarify WHY you are not allowed to live in your Amish Cabin. As long as it's a safe structure and keeps you safe, on your land, why would anyone care that you live in it ? I'm very impressed with what you have done with your land and your positive approach 👍 thank you for sharing your journey

[@user-gk2dk9ug9p]

It's all about money. Period.

[@gustavojoserodriguez7475]

Because they ain't paying the Government. So the State acts like an asshole.

[@My_Coin_Collect]

Big brother don't give a rats butt about our safety lol. They try and make it to where you have to pay for electric or pay for water. I'm also noticing that Uncle Sam just likes making life hell for good hearted hard working people that want to get as far away from the political sheet show called government

[@FallacyAsPraxis]

Tennessee isn't the only state that has these rules, Many counties and municipalities all over the country have similar laws. For the most part it's really because they want site built structures that are constructed according to THEIR zoning rules, for which you have to apply for permits and pay them thousands of dollars. And once that structure is up they get to automatically reappraise the value of the property and significantly increase your taxes. It has nothing to do with concern for your safety. Its all about money and control.

[@4431charlie]

non elected bureaucrats on a power trip...I despise the bast ards !!!!!!

[@bob3036us1958]

I live in Tennessee and would not live anywhere else but that rule is BS. Stay the course and live life. Be safe. ❤ Will be waiting for more of your content. Thanks 🙏.

[@Divedown_25]

Not that i promote homestead but I think it insane thet you can roll in a camper and county is good with that but they have opinion for living in the cabin...

[@Ulbre]

So great that the cabin has it's own story that will continue to evolve with the homestead. It caused some heartache but now it's creating joy :)

[@Wethepeoplesastor]

If your county is saying that you have to build it and it cannot be delivered then build a pole barn and add it into the Assembly of the pole barn

[@christophervillano7776]

I am so grateful for your channel because it really helped me to consider Tennessee for my forever home. And I need to thank you for your kindness and positivity in this whole process. It is very refreshing to see two people in love and living in such a beautiful peaceful way it really makes me feel so excited about life again and I need to thank you 🙏 Much Love ❤️ Many Blessings, To You both always love,Chris from Connecticut

[@AmericanmadeKustomz]

Look into a pole barn for a home. You can buy a 30x40 kit for about 25k then Add stud walls etc

[@robertrettig7110]

These issues are great to build a KZbin channel as it’s informative and serves a purpose as we’re the number 3 state everyone is moving to!

[@SnakeBitBob1982]

Im basically on a similar path in remote southern middle TN. I have learned a lot from you guys. Thanks!

[@RunawayMattCass]

Thanks so much! We try and share as much knowledge as we can and be as authentic as possible on here! We appreciate the love and happy to have people watching doing similar stuff

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

Bluetti should be proud to have you guys as spokespeople! Great explanation of the products!

[@RunawayMattCass]

Thanks so much! That means a lot. We really focus on only working with brands that we believe and trust in and Bluetti products are just top of the market.

[@markchidester6239]

Bad comments? That makes no sense. You two are doing just fine. Pigs. Pigs are easy to raise. You can buy a piglet for 50 to 200 depending on what you want. IPPs would fit you great. Feeder piglets go for 1 to 200 dollars. They graze on grass so you don't have to feed them as much. Makes the extra cost pay for itself.

[@darkart-mr8wu]

i love this channel is like a Ray of sunshine. we need more wonderful people like this.

[@ronneglia2292]

You guys really show how well you adapt. I wish you luck with your new plans for the cabin. It sounds great.

[@theapocalypse8273]

I love you guys. My husband and I (Natalie and Ken) "Flowerdew Farms", we bought our homestead in Arkansas. You guys are so young. We are in our 50`s doing this. I bought a Sun Rader in 2020 and was going to live van life. But, we got ill. So life made many changes and now we have a small farm near you guys. I was going to do you tube and thought... pick your battles/ Meaning my husband likes his privacy so we have not really dove in there but I am so loving your adventures so close. Go for it! I don't regret a thing! Love this life!

[@carpman_here8133]

I so love how flexible you guys are. Whenever a door closes, you find a window to go through. So refreshing. Love how Matt was like a kid in a candy store brewing his beer. Love ya and stay safe.

[@Homesteadlife777]

Wonderful idea for the beautiful cabin. You need a sign now and a name. I cant wait for the chicken video and to see the garden grow. The Lord bless you and all your endeavors.

[@donnabaldwin5824]

Honestly I can't believe anyone could send bad comments, you both are rocking it ,im off grid in Australia and its not easy even after 18yr ,i always look forward to your videos keep going strong both of you and ur fur babies are always such a joy to see ❤❤

[@robertrettig7110]

Great change up! I have friends doing exactly what you’re doing! No matter what, you’ll need a shed for working space! My friend kept his RV as his primary residence…..

[@mikebaldock2706]

Fast Forward: tarp chicken coops, abandoned cars, broken solar panels all over, multicolored water tanks, garden plots with 6 foot weeds, house with 4 different colored walls.

[@rn3184]

I have a Bluetti ac 500 with 12 240w solar panels and 3 b 300 batters . I can power 2 refrigerators, two freezers, detached garage,1800 sq, ft house.

[@estebanjuarez2779]

I’m watching because I support your dreams

[@bubbaredneck75]

having that cabin as a big shed/work space is a really good start. as u did u can put freezers,big fridge, washer,dryer etc in there. plus a place for tools and a indoor work space during bad weather.

[@RunawayMattCass]

Exactly it truly is nice to just extend that living space and you really do need that extra space for things like you said when you are doing what we both doing!

[@kassandrawilliams-bey1654]

I want to thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@steveneddy9492]

ATTENTION : YOU NEED TO PUT PROPER VENT in the cieling before the insulation and whatever you finish cieling with. You may have to pad down the rafters

[@superdragUSA1]

I hope y'all made sure to get the soil map for the property if you intend on running septic for you new house.

[@NovaBill6264]

Awesome video God Bless you and your family Amen

[@user-jx7uo5jo4q]

God Bless you guys . Great ideas . Be good to yourselves .

[@albayer4504]

Super cool decision on shed!

[@RunawayMattCass]

Thanks so much! It feels like the right decision and now we are enjoying and using the space more than ever!

[@andreapretlow2897]

Great plan for the cabin!

[@flybywire5866]

I used a bluetti AC200P to power my garden, with three 270W solar modules. The main consumer is the well pump. I used that system for 6 months, it produced 150 kWh in that timespan. I build a big solar system with 23 kWp and a 30 kWh battery, inverters & chargers are Victron components. What i noticed with the bluetti was if you switch the AC output on, it drains the battery (2 kWh in the AC200P) about 2.5% every hour. Over night during the summer it lost 25% battery during 10 hours. In the end that was the limiting factor for its use and made me stop using it. The AC200P was just too limited for this use case. I am quite happy with the Victron components though, its powering a three household house plus one EV, for more than half of the year only on solar and we feed into the grid.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

I was just thinking about you two yesterday.... So glad to see a video today. Happy Easter!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@RunawayMattCass]

Happy Easter!! So thankful for you hoping you are doing well. Sending good energy your way!

[@lynnemorris8548]

Challenge the law? Write your own law or bill, or an ammendment to the existing law, get the signatures you need, get your representatives involved and press them until you get it passed, help others who find themselves in the same predicament? People should be allowed to do, put, build and live how they chose on their own property as long as the dwellings are safe! Just my opinion! I live in Oregon and they are far to controlling-state and county! I might just consider moving to Tennessee, it looks beautiful!

[@DonnaCouture]

I have that same Bluetti AC300 w B300 batteries and I love it. I also have the PVO4 400 watt Panel. I have a small Bluetti AC108 which I keep in my kitchen to charge phones, laptops, tablets and run a kitchen light when the power goes down.

[@RunawayMattCass]

NICE! We have had a few of these different power stations and the bluetti is truly the best. We really can trust it to do its job and that is awesome.

[@user-nd6ez2fz9d]

Happy Easter ! You guys are always so busy. Great work !

[@RunawayMattCass]

We like to keep busy feels good on the mind haha :) Happy Easter. We appreciate you!

[@beckypennington79]

Happy Easter and thanks for the video it's so fun watching you two wish when we was young we could have known something like this was possible we was part of the cookie cutter generation but anyway thanks for sharing your life with us it's enjoyable and interesting and since we can't do it ourselves we'll sit back and enjoy watching you two thanks

[@Jman531]

One of these days when you get everything set up, build you a feed out lot and get a couple of steers to feed out. Butcher one and sell the other to help with cost. That way you know what quality of meat you have.

[@Peachcitygirl]

P.S. Awesome multi-use cabin! We added a new countertop in our small home to accommodate canning, dehydrating and shine storage! 😂

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Happy Easter

[@mobiltec]

I think your change in plans is a good one.

[@RunawayMattCass]

Thanks bud! It feels right:)

[@Peachcitygirl]

You're such a cute couple! I'm excited to watch the home build.

[@lapicker1010]

Government over reach at its absolute worst! It’s gotten to the point that you can’t even buy a plot of land in the middle of nowhere without ending up like you’re in the HOA from hell. Shame Tennessee! Shame!! Also, shame on the people who sold you this building for not telling you all of this up front. I’m quite sure they were aware of it. Just subbed, hope it helps.

[@bubbaredneck75]

im sheathing the walls on my forever house now. right now its 786 sq ft. i would advise you think about adding on later if the need arises for like which way the roof pitch goes etc. its easier to keep going w the same way the roof goes instead of adding on and having crazy squares sticking outta the side of yer roof. just a preplanning idea if u ever need to add on to the forever house.

[@RunawayMattCass]

That is awesome man. Excited to see and hear how it turns out. Around 800sqft is such a nice size enough space to give you some room but not over the top.

[@user-pz8cm4pk4c]

Happy Easter,have a beer for me,Cheers,God bless,from southern illinois,not so far àway from you guys🎉❤

[@fishinghole333]

You got your own brew house....woohoo!!!!!😊

[@jeffdunnell6693]

Looking sweet, be sure to dig a foundation cellar for your next new home.

[@Mewsielynx]

Greetings you two..luv your videos..your content..plans..Happy Easter..Cheers and hugz From The Yukon Territory and purrz from Bob-0-Lynx 😊❤😊

[@joeancheta1374]

as always… good luck to all your endeavors. 🙏🙏🙏

[@AB-so3jv]

super excited for you guys!!!! good job!!!!!

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Great video Matt and Cass

[@pintsizedlife]

you can also use the spent grain in bread! with some wort!

[@paulawilliams7030]

I’m excited for you two!

[@aliciaglauser2184]

You guys are so fun to watch!

[@sabinekantenseter5581]

I always watch your guy’s updates and I’m so impressed with how far you’ve come so far! ❤

[@SandraCrockett]

I really like your idea of keep moving forward no matter what the state throws at you. Kudos!

[@lanarenz4559]

Happy Easter to you two. I’m in Washington state so it’s probably late there but I just looked at your latest video. I just can’t wait til your next one to keep track of what you guys are up to. It will be fun to see what you do with your new home there. You guys are so much fun to watch with your positive attitudes in spite of the set backs that you have had. You are truly an inspiration to everyone. To me for sure. Great big good luck to you two.

[@susanmn744]

You could put a covered lean too with a roof onto the side of the cabin for an outdoor kitchen, get water to it and large sink for an area to clean veggies and any prep for them to be canned or frozen. Excited your starting your permanent home soon. 😊

[@davidschroeder839]

Hey Matt and Cass. I noticed some of the fence is up around your garden now. Excited for you all. Keep up with the awesome updates. :)

[@user-pi6ws8ws5m]

A wood burner would be good in the Cabin . I've heated with wood of my property for Over 45 yrs now . Plenty off wood on my land . Kept me in shape I was to cheap to buy a long splitter ,So now the Surgeon says I need both shoulders replaced . I'm trying alternative solutions No way am I going through that period .In my 70s now good luck living the Dream .

[@dantramel4709]

Hi y'all great video!

[@offbeatscratcher]

You guys are definitely rich people. Oh what are we gonna do? Dont' worry we'll just buy this amazing camper!

[@oldcarjunky]

❤the idea

[@AlAl-nm6dn]

Keep doing what your doing the haters will never stop - That is what is a matter in this world today people don't mind theri business. if they don't like what you do don't watch. Great job on the homestead. Looks Great

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

No one said anything about "Haters". Just folks with different points of veiw which is just part of normal life. Living in an echo chamber is far more detrimental to your health than folks voicing their opinions. It takes all kinds to make the world go round. Instead of being so judgemental, try being more accepting of the fact that not everyone will see things from your point of view. Doesn't make them wrong or haters, simply makes them human.

[@tonydavis4957]

Very nice Beer

[@carlv1430]

maybe JUST GET THE LUMBER CERTIFIED. Stamped lumber just certifies the lumber is dry ( cured ) and has been graded. I don't see why it couldn't be certified after the fact. They check moisture with a simple meter. Maybe a local sawmill could help.

[@phyllismiller4060]

You can turn shed into a garden shed, making herbs and tincture tonics and all kinds of things!

[@RunawayMattCass]

Yess! It really has turned into a nice space for us to do our hobbies !

[@lewchaney2138]

The positive attitude you both choose is a nice experience for me as a viewer, it's probably rewarding for you also as you move a little faster towards your forever home. The things you're doing with your cabin seem like really important things that the cabin is perfect for. One other thought I wanted to share. You had indicated that the cabin was going to eventually be used as a small rental for income generation for your bigger projects. I don't know Tennessee Law at all so I won't pretend to, but to help with income I wonder if you made a small nice bedroom in your cabin and rented that bedroom only for very short stays via Airbnb that shouldn't be classified as a permanent living arrangement. If that were possible you could be helping a lot of people just passing through who just need a bed and also realizing some of the income you want. Many people who have a place to rent very much prefer the Airbnb short stay option over permanent monthly renters anyways. I wish you both the best always...

[@chuckdavis7681]

When planning your dream house; you should think hard about building it on a basement if you haven't already done so. Great storage out of the weather and potential living area. My mother-in-law's parents lived in their basement for a couple of years as they built their house and built up their funds to continue. You could even put your water tanks down there and not worry about them freezing. Also, since your property is hilly, this gives you options on where you can put your house. I moved to the south a few years ago and I really miss having a basement.

[@tracieblack1599]

You guys are so cute and fun to watch I too am working towards going off grid. Bought a little gypsy wagon need to modify her for colder weather I'm headed back to Northern Idaho my heart is there and the freedom of being off grid is so me ...stay positive and keep on keeping on ❤

[@debra6513]

Sandpoint Born and Raised Beautiful Country❤️

[@ChrisHighEagle-ck2fg]

Can you reach a compromise and put it on a permanent foundation and satisfy the state that it is no longer a ready removable structure?

[@lynnprince6635]

Don't forget to watch a lot of videos on gardening, get ready for ups and downs. But when you see cost savings and you eat it pains go away 🙏

[@AcreOfAdventure]

YES!

[@UglyDuckie59]

Take the roof off add a loft and put the roof back on . There you build it yourself.

[@FunnyBrownBear-ej8oj]

You should do a gofundme for your new build

[@o2962]

What if you dug down to make a basement lined in cinderblock? Wouldn't a basement satisfy the permanence requirement? In the old days a shallow basement was called "a root cellar".

[@paulwilliams200]

Great plans are ALWAYS better with GREAT beer. Lol !!!

[@mezmerizer0266]

There was a guy on your original video who told you how to make it permenant.

[@ethanWELAN]

Should have just said you disassembled and reassemble

[@user-uw8wp8zw3y]

One suggestion is to hire good IT guy who can use some sort of AI which can create a video of cabin being disassembled and then putt back together without this acctualy happening for real. Put it on KZbin as 5 min video and this will be your proof that cabin was rebuilt from scratch. Show it to council.

[@michaelsimerly8436]

I would move in that cabin, corrupt tenn wouldn't know.

[@bradwatters996]

Great video guys. What size is the cabin?

[@Charles-xq6mr]

Can't wait to see the chickens!! Hopefully you prepare for the predators they will attract. So, is your spring water going to be enough to sustain you? Or will you have to drill a well at some point?

[@tammythompson3562]

Foxfire series was written right there in TN great information for Every single thing 😎 17:26

[@joannastryker1151]

You know you are doing well when you make others jealous.....JEALOUS, LOLOL

[@jacobhall2290]

I know someone in Hamilton County Tennessee who has been living in one of these same structures, for years now, and never been bothered by any inspectors or government officials. It's has electricity and water hooked to it but no sewer. They use a incinerator toilet. And the grey water just runs out into a ditch into the woods. You can see it from the road and it's located in an established subdivision. Nobody has ever questioned it because it's technically a storage/ garden shed.

[@creativ3vision]

Right, because they DIDN’T let the whole world know what it is and how it got there. If they did, they would have had the same issue. So lesson in this story is, if you were to do something like this and use it as a home, DO NOT let everyone know about the details. Just say you built it, if anyone asks, and you’ll be just fine.

[@terryhayward7905]

The one thing that I don't understand is that the law says that you cannot live in something that is easily moveable, and that is the exact definition of a 5th wheel camper. So how is it that they allow that, but not a ready built cabin ?

[@CarmanYoung-pg8pm]

Well when you are doing renovations in Canada with the government's help the definition of full renovation is all four walls but if you leave one wall and do three of them wait to the following year and then go after the grant to finish the restoration then it's financially able to be done with no permits or the minimum of permits so if they only need one existing wall to keep it as legal building that's being renovated not totally rebuilt and the rule is one wall while you can do the basement three walls and a ceiling and they couldn't stop you maybe you have something like that where you live deconstructing dropping the walls and lifting the roof off would make it the easiest put down and put back together just sucks that you would need to crane

[@GAMINGITUPWITHJOHN]

cant wait to see it all come together. you guys going to get one of those freeze dry freezers? i herd there amazing.

[@randyorchard5012]

Woohoo, Runaway Ale. !

[@kanenjames8503]

My wife and I are going to have to stop by and try ur brew! We also have a homestead in East Tennessee

[@ivorycastle7097]

I agree with your thoughts. It tends to be businesses that lobby the government to try and ensure they make more money. I am happy you guys are moving forward. Good luck and keep up the good fight for your rights. I love your setup. Semper fi

[@Steve.5]

Hey guys I enjoy keeping up with you! I’ve heard that the American Guinea Hog is the most gentle and easy pig to raise. HTH

[@brendalynch1458]

Is there a way you can have someone come out and test the wood that your tiny home is made out of to prove that it is the right wood to be used??

[@vonheise]

Back when I brewed beer, I only had two bottles explode, but my biggest problem was letting it age long enough before drinking it, so most didn't taste that great... 🙄 I watch a lot of Y'Tubers, and the happiest foodies are the ones who can, pickle, and ferment their produce, and some smoke or dehydrate part of their meat. Freezers are a power drain but of course chest freezers use far less power due to not dumping cold air when opened. Outhouses seem to mostly be illegal in Tennessee so you will need a septic tank at some point. I assume you can make it large enough to plumb the camper, shed, and house into, even if you have to run it all through the house to the tank. We own one each of the 3 first and top brands of power stations and while each seems to have one slightly different feature, they are all equal quality and when i bought mine, Bluetti was the least expensive one.

[@michaelorr430]

have you looked into having the lumber in the cabin inspected and stamped? talk to a lumber mill owner.

[@openendvacation7270]

most companies that build these sheds have engineered and stamped plans that should have been offered to you at no cost. then you have to comply with the tie down requirement's for your county or city. I have sold over 100 of sheds and permits have to be done and inspections also once over 200 sq ft in my area.. good luck

[@nikkaayy87]

We've been searching for land in TN for a while and love the idea of no permits, what county are you in? And what about the septic permit? I read that's one you have to get that the state issues. Love seeing you guys do your thing! I am so envious! We're kinda stuck in Florida until some life events happen, then we'll definitely be Tennessee bound!

[@stevethefishingsanta7771]

Build a foundation under it and it should meet the rules like with a mobile home.

[@hollymcrae2685]

Just a suggestion. Could you place the RV beside the cabin so the door is right beside the porch? You could just step out the RV door and into the cabin.

[@jakubatube]

I’m thinking if one takes off the roof… it’s no longer a structure, just some walls… take a picture… put the roof back on… a solition perhaps?