We Built an A-frame Cabin! - FULL TOUR of Our Tiny Off Grid Cabin

Join me on a tour of our off-grid tiny A frame cabin. My family and I built this cabin ourselves from the ground up.
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For this cabin build we didn't hire a single contractor or need a single piece of heavy equipment. The cabin is 20' x 28" and is constructed of 15 - 20'x20'x20' equal lateral triangles. It is entirely off grid. Solar supplies the power, a well supplies the water, wood provides the heat, and nature keeps it cool. We use minimal propane for a cook stove. Although we do not live here full time at this point, we enjoy spending as much time we can here and look forward to the day that we can live here full time.
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[@RustyGlovebox]

Sounds like a very fun experience for the whole family. You did a top notch job. A place to be proud of for sure, well done 👍

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you sir!

[@robertschris79]

I have searched high and low on KZbin for an A frame cabin build With good detail and one that I’m looking to build myself ! Well this is it for me ! Love the A frame you and your family have built . Thanks for sharing this on KZbin .

[@robertschris79]

What size of lumber did you use for the 20x20x20 triangle?

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you. I am glad you like it! It's comments like this that make it worth the effort. Much appreciated.

[@solojimoutdoors]

I used 2x8's for the trusses and they sandwich between 2-2x6's that form the floor joists. If you don't have the Book listed in the description, get it. It will show you the basics. Well worth it for a build like this.

[@224valk4]

Some of my best memories are in a cottage with a metal roof in the rain!! Out house, hand pump and fish in the lake!! MAGICAL!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Sounds wonderful. Joy in simplicity!

[@harleysmith7834]

20 seconds in and i already love it, seeing the inside was just a bonus.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@JuniorJoeandCharlie]

My wife and I are planning formoir eventually retirement. One of the things we are planning is a small a-frame cabin very similar to this to be built in the mountains of Arizona. Your cabin is lovely, well thought out, and built well. I've enjoyed your videos, thank you for helping give me and my wife and idea of what we could eventually accomplish.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you. Best of luck to you on your build and retirement. I am glad you liked the videos. You can do it!

[@tracylacko4940]

THAT is freakin awesome!!!!!🔥🔥🔥 I LOVE it!! Excellent job‼️👊🏼

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you so much! I am glad you like it.

[@mikekarena]

So nice! Amazing to be able to build this slice of heaven as a family.

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

Wow man this is nice. Perfect size. All it needs now is a little barrel sauna or wood fired hottub and you're mint.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Awe, yes, a sauna. That sounds pretty great right now. It is definitely on my build list!

[@DwightCollins-g9b]

Fantastic job on your cabin. We have an off grid cabin in West Virginia, and it is nice to get away from civilization to some piece and quiet. Our cell service is very spotty there, and that is a blessing also.

[@solojimoutdoors]

I agree. One of my favorite things about being there is disconnecting. No calls, no distractions. Thank you for watching!

[@josephcorry6443]

Beautiful build. I really appreciate all of the storage you manage to incorporate into the structure

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you. We tried to make use of all available space.

[@cvbadv]

This is almost the exact dimensions I'm building to. Thanks for sharing this. Really helps me visualize my future!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Awesome! Best of luck on your build.

[@ronwitt1]

First thing i saw was the window system. I did that for 40 years. Very nice work. Got a high school buddy did something similar. You love what you do.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you. I have been in the business for 25 years. I do love what I do. Thank you for the compliment.

[@dianeschmiane]

What a beautiful little cabin, thanks for the tour!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@joanies6778]

Great job... everything looks really well done. Kudos to your wife for making the cabinets; they turned out well. I love the ladder, and the placement is so smart. But I think I might want some privacy if it were my room... maybe a sliding curtain or panel. The shower/ sauna room will be super nice! Beautiful home, and you should each be very proud.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you. Our bedroom has a barn door for privacy that didn't show up well in the video. The loft is open for now, and the kids love it that way. I appreciate your compliments. Stay tuned for the shower house build!

[@gregwilson9035]

Hi Jim, greetings from Sydney, Australia! 🇦🇺 What a beautiful cabin you have built! By far the best A frame cabin I have ever seen. I love the glass front and the tiny combustion stove.

[@solojimoutdoors]

That is a wonderful compliment. Thank you.

[@mosesnsereko4301]

Good use of space, I have looking for cool designs for Aframes for a few weeks and this has opened my mind to new ideas. You and your family did a great job!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@leonardryan8723]

Beautiful A frame 😊.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jonarment1229]

Very charming spread you have there. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you for watching.

[@LordDraconical]

This is simply awesome. Great job man.

[@solojimoutdoors]

That is very kind. Thank you.

[@carolf2381]

You made a beautiful tiny home. ❤

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@newsreeldigitalmedia]

Awesome use of the commercial curtain wall, it made the project and will stand up to time and weather!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@bnz8269]

Building a comfy cabin with the family. Great job that will be lifetime of memories .

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you! It has been a place of wonderful memories. It is my favorite place to be.

[@PRiBz73]

I have always loved A-frames and yours is a beauty man. Nice job!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Very kind. Thank you.

[@antinhalkevych5816]

This is a perfect A-Frame! Congratulations!!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment. We think its perfect😀

[@markod1977]

Fantastic work!

[@elizabethonofre7368]

Very Nice ❤

[@jasonthorpe7087]

So cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@keepitreal86-t6b]

Man that was truly amazing. Maybe one day I can have something like this.

[@solojimoutdoors]

That is very kind. It has been our dream for years and we made it happen. You can too.

[@Kingdom_Focused]

This video is inspiring me to learn more about building a frames. Great style and beautiful layout. Awesome job

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you. That is very kind. Comments like this make the effort worth it.

[@danbear5254]

That looks so peaceful

[@simonsawesome069]

Incredible sir! I hope to build one just like this in the next three years

[@solojimoutdoors]

Best of luck to you on your build! Let me know if I can help. Check out my build video for some guidance.

[@simonsawesome069]

@ thank you sir will do!

[@simonhaslam]

Lovely home. Nice and bright and all mod cons.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@mxb_se]

This is beautiful!! Well done!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@tombassman]

Great work man! Deceptively spacious and beautifully finished.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you. For the size, it is as roomy as it can be.

[@David-8x1x8]

Terrific Job! Gorgeous. Enjoy and thank you for sharing.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jaredmotopnw]

Love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@debiriley895]

What an awesome job you all did;, enjoy!! And thank you for sharing.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@PicArt.100]

GREAT JOB GUYS 🎉😀🥳😀🎉😀👍🏼✅✨🌅✨

[@richbayers6008]

Fantastic build enjoy!

[@kf5hcr176]

Well thought out. I'm proud of you and your family, excellent concept and execution. It's just beautiful, reminds me of how sailboats are laid out.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you so much.

[@bmwlane8834]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!

[@stevensilver1679]

Love it. Your family did a great job.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@littlerayofsunshine69]

Outdoor showers are the best. When I was looking for my land, I was living out of a friend's storage shed behind her house. I built an outdoor shower out of cedar and used a point-of-use 10 gallon water heater while I was there. The cool nights of northern Washington were clear and bright with stars. It got a little sketchy with the raccoons and the occasional bear, but I loved it. Nothing like watching shooting starts while you're rising off.

[@solojimoutdoors]

I agree! Outdoor showers are the best. Thank you for sharing and watching. One of my next videos will show you my Outdoor Shower setup.

[@christophermitchell7925]

That doesn’t sound very fun in the winter!

[@BAK87]

A little piece of heaven on earth. Congratulations! I admit that I'm a bit envious =P

[@solojimoutdoors]

It truly is. Thank you.

[@13window]

Nicely done, looks so relaxing.

[@gibbykirwan7788]

Very cool build

[@ansarsubramanian]

Soo cuteeee A frame❤🎉

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thank you. Nice work

[@2minutedad-repairsmadesimple]

Kool Kabin!

[@Katsimagination21]

Beautiful piece of paradise ❤

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@happycamper010]

I thought he was gonna say the fireplace also pulls out into a bed😂. Very nice cabin id make it home .

[@solojimoutdoors]

I love it🙂 Thank you for watching.

[@melissameyer9981]

Beautiful ❤ great job! This would be so nice to have for anyone who loves cabin life! I especially like the wood beams. Happy memories to you and your family.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you. I love how the beams turned out as well. My wife did an amazing job picking the colors. It is a beautiful place to be.

[@finnmcginn9931]

That's a beauty. Good on you

[@honeyswarrior3172]

You did an awesome job!

[@arsonne]

Absolutely gorgeous work!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@Dylan_Miller]

Dude, that thing is awesome. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

[@AlmostAndre777]

Man i appreciate this! God bless you and the family. Great work!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you so much. May God bless you as well.

[@normabarrigan6377]

It is beautiful love it .Good job wish it was mine. Best I have seen.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Very kind. Thank you.

[@abbykay4439]

I love everything about it . 👌🏻

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@StefanRMarais]

What a lovely lovely A frame build. Thanks for sharing. Got lots of good ideas for storage etc for a future similar sized build in Scotland.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Scotland? That sounds amazing. I've always wanted to visit there. It is where my wife's ancestors are from. Best of luck to you. My build video is coming soon, and I hope it will be helpful to you. Thank you for watching.

[@StefanRMarais]

@ thanks Man. Hopefully I can get to start spring next year and if ever over here you can come stay.

[@igorfilipegc]

amazing work! absolutely love it

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@omarbarron1822]

Amazing!! Dream cozy cabin! One day !

[@solojimoutdoors]

That is very kind. Thank you.

[@jasonjorgensen3075]

That's a cool little cabin you built. Great content!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@dougrobertson1978]

Super cool. Great work!!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you for watching!

[@markusthedrummer8143]

That is absolutely gorgeous and the perfect size. What do you do for security? Is the property fenced, do you have cameras around the property, any issues with jerks trying to break in, any issues with pipes freezing? Thank you for showing us your beautiful home and answering our questions.

[@solojimoutdoors]

That is a great idea for a video. Great question and too much for me to answer in a comment. Stay tuned and this spring I will do a video about what I do for security. Thank you for watching.

[@papajeff5486]

Probably the nicest A-frame I’ve seen so far. It’s way off the ground. ABSOLUTELY love the pillars. How’s the crawl space? The glass is GREAT. The deck is better than fine. Wonder, would you have liked more overhang on the front and back for weather protection? Thank you for sharing…from an old vet, retired in the foothills of east Tennessee Smokies.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you for the kind compliments. The crawl space is open, but the floor is insulated. I plan on skirting it at some point when we live there full time. There are times that I wish I would have made the overhang deeper but mainly only heavy snow years. Thank you sir for your service to our country. God bless.

[@TheJawmuscle]

Man this is beautiful! You and your family did a great job. I dont know if someone already asked this in the comments, but; how did you go about digging the well? Once again, absolutley incredible job! I hope you all enjoy it for years to come. All the best!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you! We Built the cabin ourselves and I actually tried to dig a well myself but ended up hiring a driller for the well. Check out that process here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqKlo2Cembd0pMUsi=LTJDyxy3aKVy6bm9

[@chuckspeer2163]

Thanks its beautiful

[@davidpearson9810]

Wow. It is beautiful. Maybe one day I can build one similar.

[@solojimoutdoors]

That would be awesome! Good luck with it!

[@youflatbro7498]

I love it! Great job and thanks for sharing.

[@solojimoutdoors]

No problem. Thank you

[@johnstewart6920]

Well done sir! Thanks for sharing

[@Derekmartin20]

That's great 👍.. I've been planning to build a small A-frame back in the woods behind the new house i built by myself.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Do it. You will love it. It was pretty straightforward to build

[@Canis2024]

Nice job man! 👍👌

[@TroyMcDermott-os8dp]

Nice!!!

[@DETROIT-DIESEL82]

Du bon travail , super cabane !!💪

[@normabarrigan6377]

It looks so big ❤

[@MadameRedd]

This is darling!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@christopher480]

Great looking cabin and a great video.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@TL50-r9f]

Nice well designed cabin. I am planning a geodesic one.

[@solojimoutdoors]

A geodesic cabin would be awesome. Best of luck to you!

[@pauls6526]

Very nice job. Congratulations to you and your family!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@mikeecker146]

Beautiful A-Frame! You beat its dark character with your fine glasswork!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you! That is very kind. I am glad you like it.

[@larrynotuom3232]

Cool house

[@shannoncarnahan4238]

Very nice home, sir. Thanks for the video.

[@solojimoutdoors]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@natividadhernandez1596]

Beautiful

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@Chadski-22]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@Moosekeys]

this is my dream vacation cabin. wow.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you. That is a wonderful compliment.

[@williamdurdin1964]

Ya'll my heroes

[@callmebigpapa]

Shower? Amazing video and build!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you! Currently have a nice outdoor shower with a shower house/sauna planned for 2025.

[@kenfox22]

Super impressive

[@Dbo704]

Great video - This is what ive been looking for right here.

[@solojimoutdoors]

I am glad you like it. Thank you!

[@jamesireland9188]

Friggin love it awesome job would like to do something like this on some property in New Hampshire. Really enjoyed the video have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Mass.

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thanks Jimmy! Find some property and do it!

[@mattiecrashcursed]

That's killer. Well done duder!!!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you so much

[@mathew8581]

Wow. Lovely

[@brotha-alphi]

Looks great.

[@robertparker3580]

great cabin,it was nice to see no tv and dvd player,great get away!

[@solojimoutdoors]

That's one of my favorite things about it. No TV, no internet, no cell coverage, no distractions. Thank you for watching.

[@tomwhite9249]

Great Job Jim

[@solojimoutdoors]

You are very kind. Thank you.

[@magillagorilla1]

Lovely!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you

[@thyslop1737]

Pretty sweet.

[@wilber4rce]

Nice! I like the recessed storage thats a good way to save space, i have the cabins and cottages book too, i just need somewhere to build!

[@solojimoutdoors]

Thank you. Best of luck to you finding that special property.

[@turinhorse4232]

awesome work