I Build a GUEST CABIN in OUR Woods

I Build a GUEST CABIN in OUR Woods - Start to Finish

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Күн бұрын

Off grid cabin build in the woods... A simple hammer and a few basic hand tools were used to complete our 12' x 16' mountain cabin and large 12' x 20' deck. I built this cabin alone beginning on my 60th birthday over a period of 6 months to full completion of the build. Also... Kitchen, bath, bedroom cabin additions will be added... Subscribe for updates! / @offgridchallenge
You can also watch the longer version here: • I Build An Off Grid Ca...
00:00 Intro
01:11 Foundation
03:04 Floor insulation
03:21 Sub-floor
04:09 Raising the walls
09:03 Front wall extension
10:43 Rafters
13:02 Eaves
15:25 Siding
16:56 Roof
17:46 Windows
18:48 Window Trim
19:37 Insulation
19:57 Tongue and Groove
21:12 Deck Railings
22:03 Stone hearth
22:30 Wood Stove
22:54 Final Credits
- Cabin Plans and discussion: • I Build An Off Grid Ca...
- Off Grid Cabin Build (THE MOVIE): • I Build An Off Grid Ca...
- Cabin Build Playlist:
• Cabin Building
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Stuart VA 24171
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@offgridchallenge 13 күн бұрын

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@mobayguy 5 ай бұрын

Sir - When you said... "On my 60th Birthday", a rush of Hope and Inspiration came to me. I've always wanted to do what you and your wife have accomplished. I will begin in the coming year to hopefully make our dream a reality as well. Great job! Thank You and Bless you and family.

@offgridchallenge 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@millaclou 2 ай бұрын

Me too!!!

@user-vm8vy7yq1c 6 ай бұрын

My father my brother and I built 4 dugouts on our 500 + acres and we rent them out for three months out of the winter to out of state hunters. Each dugout has a wood stove and compost toilet and sleeps 4 people comfortably. It took years to kinda catch on but now I make 400 dollars a week per person. Four wheelers and side by sides are available for extra price. They are very nice and taken care of... I even lived in the first one we built for over 3 months.

@rae9882 6 ай бұрын

Would love to see a video tour. Sounds so cool

@Lamonn2014 6 ай бұрын

This is awesome!

@brianboe3774 5 ай бұрын

Where I live in Montana the money season is Memorial Day to Labour day

@rosepole7554 2 ай бұрын

How do you build to insure no water gets in? Always wondered when I watch them being built how they divert water when it rains or snow melt😮

@supingwu1251 Ай бұрын

That is So Awesome 😂❤🎉

@jadetrentrichards255 20 күн бұрын

Those three words that start 70% of all projects...MY WIFE WANTED. Such is life.

@MarielikestoCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Have I seen this done before. Yes. Am I going to watch another one for the 100th time.. yes yes 😂

@billmacmillan5373 2 ай бұрын

As an experienced -yet- aging general contractor, I gotta say, my elbow hurts watching you swing that hickory handle framing hammer. I’m impressed with hand nailing everything. And Larry Haun would be proud.

@offgridchallenge 2 ай бұрын

Best comment ever... Thank you!

@adamsauve 21 күн бұрын

As someone who has never swung a hammer and only used hobby air tools, does hammer type matter?

@billmacmillan5373 20 күн бұрын

@@adamsauve yes. Carpenters use big hammers to drive bigger nails (like this video) small hammers to do finish work. modern tradesman don’t face nail much of anything anymore but it’s fun to watch someone do it the old way.

@johnsonr9 7 ай бұрын

You certainly have a great eye and talent for carpentry. Reminds me of the house my grandfather built unfortunately my carpentry skills are pretty modest but 2 of my sons inherited the carpentry gene luckily LOL.

@judycross8037 7 ай бұрын

What a gift from God, Moe. You did splendid carpentry work on the cabin. ❤️

@offgridchallenge 5 ай бұрын

It is amazing. Mo is very talented IMO. Pink

@frazerpeterson2857 2 ай бұрын

Building a 10 X 16 off grid cabin my self. I am not a trained builder but I did get help from my friend who is. He kept me out of making big mistakes. I am 67 he is 73. Do not let age stop you. We go slower than we used to but that all part of the fun.

@jwiheath1928 6 ай бұрын

Learning by watching I love building from you tube

@Famousfifty8 5 ай бұрын

You may not be a "professional builder by trade", but this is beyond professional quality sir. Excellent job and great video showing the whole process. An awesome little getaway on the homestead. Beautiful cabin.

@offgridchallenge 5 ай бұрын

Best compliment ever! Thank you.

@eugeneommundsen1767 7 ай бұрын

The wood stove and hearth is really nice.

@Baseballprisonandmotorcycles 7 ай бұрын

One word ,,perfect

@karenmerhalski9406 6 ай бұрын

Just one word....BEAUTIFUL !!!!

@stevevernon5038 5 ай бұрын

Like it very much especially the windows. Only 2 complaints no roof over porch and no bedroom.

@offgridchallenge 5 ай бұрын

We will be adding more at a later time

@aleksejm2282 6 ай бұрын

So cozy, thank You.

@florencecampbell774 6 ай бұрын

Very well done.👍

@davidgriego278 2 ай бұрын

One of many of my observations; I have noticed is that When I have seen Farmers build a Cabin, they all do it almost perfectly! I Loved this Video! At my age of 73. Seeing a 60 year old man build a Superb Cabin, is showing that at even in your older years, it can be done! Thank You!

@LargeFamilyHomestead 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful job!! That is a dream of ours also. 🏠

@charlenequinilty7252 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful job.

@kathydi6927 6 ай бұрын

I looked again N putting the video together took some work thank you

@gdc3084 7 ай бұрын

From start to finish. Maybe your best video 👍

@kathydi6927 6 ай бұрын

Very nice guys happy 60 mo.❤

@heatherlovesdeuteronomy 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful job!

@user-tm2xg6oi6u 6 ай бұрын

Awesome job,hats off to you,beautiful

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@graziellapalagi7577 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful video 😉 YOU are numero 1.🌟🥇🏆🥇 Bravoooo, BRAVOOO 👏👏👏

@nathanprachnau2609 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful 🤩👌🏻

@sandranewsom1540 6 ай бұрын

So pretty

@suede2575 7 ай бұрын

Awesome job Moe!

@nissas01 6 ай бұрын

This is absolutely perfect.

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@JB-mf1zc 6 ай бұрын

Mighty fine!! God Bless!!

@sandrasenergy 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic cabin and video. You did an amazing job all around. Your homestead is growing in leaps and bounds because you both work so hard. Thank you for showing that a dream can come true with determination. Blessings❤❤

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@wadeshull8227 5 ай бұрын

You did better than some professionals I see on a daily basis

@offgridchallenge 5 ай бұрын

That's quite a compliment, thank you.

@latonyalee7821 2 ай бұрын

When I think of what "Happily Ever Looks Like", I know living here could be included. I love this cabin and would it would make me so happy to own some woods with a little cabin.

@christophertaylor5403 6 ай бұрын

Bad ass good job

@graziellapalagi7577 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jerrystout3032 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding Craftsman ship 👍!!😇

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@christinehill6887 Ай бұрын

Where’s the bathroom? Water source?

@offgridchallenge 23 күн бұрын

Coming in the future... Kitchenette, full bathroom, and bedroom

@countrycreekclips4749 7 ай бұрын

Hello,... Super nice!!! Well done, enjoy.

@FuccoTheClown 7 ай бұрын

nailed it.

@SwedenLover090 6 ай бұрын

Super! 🇸🇪👍⭐️💯🎖🏆

@southwestlivingwithval 6 ай бұрын

You did an excellent job on this cabin. I love it! You inspire me. I am 62 and you give me inspiration. Thank you for that. I want to build a chicken coop. I like the hammer and nails. That is how we learn to build growing up. Lots of blessings to you and again thank you.

@offgridchallenge 5 ай бұрын

Go for it! 62 is the new 30! Thank you, and best of luck.

@MessyTimes 5 ай бұрын

Nicely done. Thanks for sharing yur process.

@godzillasusana2985 7 ай бұрын

Wow That's Amazingly Beautiful Guy's Congratulations On A Job Well Done Beautiful Cabin Love It 🤗❤🙏

@stevenmilsom1 5 ай бұрын

Dam that's a good hammer . Best hammer I seen on youtube by far . Nice job on the cabin 👍🏻

@offgridchallenge 5 ай бұрын

Best hammer ever for sure! Thanks.

@markmichalsky6353 7 ай бұрын

Very nice!!

@sharon2419 4 ай бұрын

Wow..❤

@gisellemlim 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful congrats ❤

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@69ChevyGarage 22 күн бұрын

Beautiful to see husband and wife on a project especially in their later years. 55 and hoping to get my chance to build one (at least a shed) before its too late. Congratulations, Job well done.

@offgridchallenge 21 күн бұрын

Thank you! You can do it too!

@dirtygrease 6 ай бұрын

Great work!

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@migdaliavargas6027 7 ай бұрын

Linda!!😍 Well done! What a blessing. May you enjoy it. 🙏🙌 Like we say BRUTAL!!😊❤

@yokihomesteadlyfestyle8524 6 ай бұрын

BEAUTIFUL❤

@klav5930 6 ай бұрын

You did an amazing job brother man!!!

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch

@RobertSmith-fy3ep 7 ай бұрын

LOVED THE VIDEO GOD BLESS

@kentuckybluegrassliving7718 7 ай бұрын

What a great design - build - awesome Moe! Now get out the bear skin rug and pink and a bottle of wine! Awesome filming editing And narration!

@muratkinkav7267 6 ай бұрын

süper 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇹🇷

@gregtaylor8304 Ай бұрын

Nice work. Very professional. God bless ya.

@DominickFeragola 6 ай бұрын

You did a fantastic job 💯👏👏

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate it

@00ChronicMan00 5 ай бұрын

this is awesome 🙏🙏🙏

@user-se7zc2ut7p 3 ай бұрын

Великолепная работа!! Мне 40 лет и в этом году осенью мне предстоит такая же работа,но по строительству дома большего размера. Тоже из дерева,но в России. Надеюсь смогу построить также хорошо,как и вы!!!

@offgridchallenge 3 ай бұрын

Спасибо и удачи!

@nicolette6327 4 ай бұрын

Very nice! I love the rock behind the wood stove. ❤

@offgridchallenge 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@samuelhenry9959 6 ай бұрын

Cool😊

@Loulou-nj7ji 6 күн бұрын

Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

@bethhasl7381 3 ай бұрын

Wow wow wow!!!!!!! Incredible ❤

@user-dk3iz9mg3q 5 ай бұрын

nice

@antoniiocaluso1071 6 ай бұрын

keeps a body and mind YOUNG, to do this!! Nice hammerwork! Great attitude, too. 73-here, just finished self-building my 7th ECOhome. After the catamaran :-) Whewwwww...the dreams NEVER stop. May I suggest for anyone thinking of doing this, to FIRST plant some fruit trees. No reason to wait, right?! :-) Sempre avanti.... (now I offer FREE Plans for anyone willing to self-build, cause in 2024 there is NO other way) Say...that IS DF or SYP wood, right? Too-bad its NOT 2x6. BIG difference. Ahhhhh....this guys "young", he'll learn from this! haaaaaa

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Grazie! Sempre avanti!

@antoniiocaluso1071 6 ай бұрын

@@offgridchallenge and don't forget that boat to still build :-) Maybe an Escargot? Or an ECO6? A micro-canalboat is what I've next ahead. Are you wishing you'd built that 2nd floor? My designs always seem to be that!

@maegardnermills4292 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. It turned out beautifully. ❤

@baconcraving3259 4 ай бұрын

Your pain can be greatly reduced by going on a carnivore diet. No carbs. No sugar. Try it out. Nice build. My GF and i are building similar in the woods of upstate NY

@offgridchallenge 4 ай бұрын

Yes... Sugar is the silent killer. I tried eliminating sugar for a few months and I did notice a big difference. Best of luck with your build.

@bg2821 6 ай бұрын

You are a professional builder. Excellent JOB!

@ccsportsfan7886 27 күн бұрын

Excellent ❤

@bidenwearsdiapers4026 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful cabin. Well done.

@justinseretti717 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for confirming what I been thinking about doing when I build my cabin next spring and That is putting the bubble foil down over the floor joist before the plywood. I've never seen it done before and was going to do it anyway! great build and video!

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

For our instance the bubble wrap was enough since we live in a mild climate. If you live in a cold climate however, full insulation would be advisable.

@bradp2772 5 ай бұрын

I'd love to see him do that plus add insulation and a plastic moisture barrier....😮 to the bottom side of the subfloor. Because of course you would cover the bottom of the cabin to keep the critters out!

@brianboe3774 5 ай бұрын

@@offgridchallengeI’m building one very similar … 10x20 .. we built to 10x10 walls and covered them with plywood … painted it and then laid them down and tied them together and filled the floor with styrofoam recycled from another project .. then built the walls similar to yours …

@mgcreed 5 ай бұрын

You'll be opening those windows in the winter lol

@bradhenderson7100 Ай бұрын

Right on!

@user-bs4gm4dy1u 4 ай бұрын

I admire your efforts and thank you for sharing.

@offgridchallenge 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@thebamabirds8182 2 ай бұрын

When trimming your windows try running the side trim long on the bottom and fill in between with bottom trim that way the water runs vertical with the seems instead of rotting your bottom piece

@Rayzor66 6 ай бұрын

Very beautiful cabin.

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@sandycollins3613 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous, amazing!👏👏 I watched the video at 2am and enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing 💞

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@corayoung6354 Ай бұрын

It looks great! Y'all did a wonderful job! ❤❤❤ Love it❤❤❤

@dungeonlair 5 ай бұрын

Looks amazing, nice job.

@offgridchallenge 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@donnavickery9623 6 ай бұрын

Your cabin is beautiful !!!

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@NurseEmilie 20 күн бұрын

Beautiful job ! Love it !

@Bexoncraft Ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the upload!!👍🙂

@dcranch4820 24 күн бұрын

Wow you guests are lucky! Great job!!!

@dannyeicher6173 Ай бұрын

Great job on the cabin...🎥😃👍👌👊💪💪💪

@dr.beasteverything9822 2 ай бұрын

Age is just a number ... take good care and continue to entertain us and teach us .

@user-up5vr7zn9v Ай бұрын

Awesome work

@amzo8764 3 ай бұрын

It's just perfect work! Really impressiv

@offgridchallenge 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@betterbelizeit 5 ай бұрын

You made it look so easy. Really enjoyed it.

@offgridchallenge 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@denniscarreno5882 15 күн бұрын

Jod well done!

@invisiblesurfer 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, wonderful cabin!! Thanks for sharing.

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

@gracecallada477 4 ай бұрын

Great job!

@fredbear205 6 ай бұрын

Wow thats one amazing cabin! Great job , it looks fantastic!!

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@cookiedoe2727 7 ай бұрын

Y'all did a great job! Everything looks so 👍👍👍

@offgridchallenge 5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@Alexander-ou1kd Ай бұрын

Congratulation this a beautiful work 🤘🏻

@faisalalazemi3899 6 ай бұрын

Great job well done 👏🏽

@offgridchallenge 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@bigshortsfilms6321 3 ай бұрын

WONDERFUL BUILD

@offgridchallenge 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@douglasgatian1401 4 ай бұрын

Nice work!!

@rotadyma Ай бұрын

Incredible attention to detail. Your work is just as good as anything I've seen on KZfaq. Mostly by yourself and with physical ailments. I envy your tenacity and attention to detail. Impressive!!! Motivates me to do more things like this. Thank you.

@offgridchallenge Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!