Man Living Off-Grid in His Incredible Self-Built Cabin

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  • čas přidán 14. 09. 2019
  • This man built a beautiful off-grid cabin with the help of friends for $65,000 CAD including the cost of the land. There was no road access to his lot so he had to bring in all of the building materials using a 4-wheeler with a small trailer, and then load them on a material elevator to bring them up a cliff to where he wanted to build his home.
    You can find out more about this cabin on Instagram here:
    / canadiancastaway
    The cabin can collect and store 3,000 litres of rainwater from the roof. One of the water tanks is inside the house to prevent the water from freezing during the winter, and the other two are in a shed that is attached to the cabin so that warm air can be circulated with fans to prevent the other two tanks from freezing as well.
    For heat, he has a wood stove, and he brings the firewood up to the cabin using the material elevator.
    For power, he has a solar power system and a backup generator for cloudy days.
    This micro cabin has two lofts, one is a living room, and one is the bedroom. On the main floor is a kitchen with propane 2-burner cooktop and 110 volt fridge, a bathroom with a sink and a bath (but no toilet because he prefers to have the toilet outside), and a spacious living area with the wood stove and dining table.
    He lives in the tiny house with his girlfriend and enjoys the simple lifestyle and the challenge of living sustainably.
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  • @allen8iluminada
    @allen8iluminada Před 4 lety +1462

    I love this type of person who is determined to live DEBT FREE and closer to NATURE. Congratulations!

    • @bradysmith3024
      @bradysmith3024 Před 4 lety +18

      Our Germanic ancestors lived in civilization with nature. Houses amongst the trees. God intended it that way, IMO

    • @djsnglzz
      @djsnglzz Před 4 lety +23

      Did he say debt free.????

    • @stephenperry152
      @stephenperry152 Před 4 lety +20

      ​@@djsnglzz Hates mortgages due to his fathers complaining about his. Likely that mindset goes across all debt.

    • @washablejunk281
      @washablejunk281 Před 4 lety +10

      Until the tax man comes.

    • @matthewlewis9996
      @matthewlewis9996 Před 4 lety +22

      I hear ya. Not sure what it's like in Canada, but here in the states your never debt free even after you pay off your house/land, you will forever pay taxes.

  • @IntroMakerNET
    @IntroMakerNET Před 4 lety +832

    Imagine you build a house in the middle of the woods and just when you finish the house a worldwide pandemic explodes. That's nice timming bro.

    • @gravemind3590
      @gravemind3590 Před 4 lety +22

      Then a massive forest fire.

    • @emmabenedek646
      @emmabenedek646 Před 3 lety

      Yeah you look around and theres even less people to help you when you become ill or have an accident. We know cos its our fate here.

    • @StarxPlayz7
      @StarxPlayz7 Před 3 lety +6

      Gravemind u so 👎 negetive.

    • @OncleJer
      @OncleJer Před 3 lety +3

      @@gravemind3590 They are really not common in Canada due to temperature, especially Quebec.

    • @useyourbrain6937
      @useyourbrain6937 Před 3 lety +6

      @@curiousone4757 false

  • @mrwansabah
    @mrwansabah Před 4 lety +441

    His face looks relaxed, As he never face any stress

    • @bleedleaks
      @bleedleaks Před 4 lety +20

      a genuine good person and it shows

    • @tashahines1000
      @tashahines1000 Před 4 lety +8

      This is amazing.

    • @dominostimes2119
      @dominostimes2119 Před 4 lety +50

      He’s surrounded by trees.
      Stress is brought by people

    • @noragrets5553
      @noragrets5553 Před 4 lety +2

      😎

    • @heroicicons
      @heroicicons Před 4 lety +8

      Probably uses that hookah in his living room to enjoy recently legalized recreational weed.

  • @joepetch308
    @joepetch308 Před 4 lety +420

    I used to want to be a successful chef with my own stars and restaurant but over the past few years I find myself drawn to this natural peaceful life. Corona and seeing how people react under stress has made me commit to this dream. I’m going back to work not to be successful but to have to finances to follow through with my dream of living off grid, snowboarding through the Forrest with my dog by my side!

    • @StarxPlayz7
      @StarxPlayz7 Před 4 lety +30

      thats life goals mate,im doing the same.just retired last year at the age of 40.built a small cottage near the beach,debt free and minimalist life is the best.

    • @hgjfbzfnombre9678
      @hgjfbzfnombre9678 Před 4 lety +9

      I hope you make it!

    • @breevestal
      @breevestal Před 3 lety +15

      I get it. We gave up our dream home in WA for a 4 acre homestead in Idaho. Slowing down and getting completely unplugged

    • @internationaldirector2917
      @internationaldirector2917 Před 3 lety +5

      Start now Joe slowly building your dream one day at a time.

    • @emmabenedek646
      @emmabenedek646 Před 3 lety +2

      hope you can do it.make sure you can cope though.try to try it for short time

  • @hairyjute
    @hairyjute Před 4 lety +1068

    How the hell do you build something like this. I have so much respect for people with a skill set like this

    • @keithahlstrom176
      @keithahlstrom176 Před 4 lety +116

      I built my own offgrid place by myself. As I often tell people: "I'd never even built a birdhouse before taking this on but if I can fumble my way through it, so can you!" Keep it simple and then make it even simpler.

    • @theippster8891
      @theippster8891 Před 4 lety +21

      keith ahlstrom Thx for this comment that's inspiring man

    • @victoriapowers576
      @victoriapowers576 Před 4 lety +17

      What about inspections or building permits???

    • @keithahlstrom176
      @keithahlstrom176 Před 4 lety +30

      @@victoriapowers576 HI, I pulled all the permits and had all the inspections. I went above and beyond actually. When the inspector came for the first look he wandered around and said: "Oh, you're one of those guy's" I thought he was saying I did things incorrectly, he clarified and said I was going way over the top. I simply found out the code rules and exceeded them. Different places have different rules regarding you pulling your own permits. I'd simply never buy or build there.

    • @victoriapowers576
      @victoriapowers576 Před 4 lety +1

      keith ahlstrom How much is the permits and what specific permits would be required? In my area in southern Maryland they’re at least $12k for inspections and permits.

  • @LackedBetterName
    @LackedBetterName Před 4 lety +703

    In a strange way, even though some people would call this back to basics, it could actually be closer to our future.

    • @MiaKhalifa-ff8ke
      @MiaKhalifa-ff8ke Před 3 lety +11

      Not if the population keeps o growing

    • @Leanflare
      @Leanflare Před 3 lety +4

      Hopefully.

    • @angelicelly_904
      @angelicelly_904 Před 3 lety +5

      I believe that as well. Soon it will be me living similarly to that.

    • @norakat
      @norakat Před 3 lety +21

      @@MiaKhalifa-ff8ke - especially if the population keeps growing ..

    • @alpirl2921
      @alpirl2921 Před 3 lety +14

      If everyone took up as much space as this, there would be no wilderness left sadly. Condensing more into cities and giving the natural world its space is probably the way forward

  • @paulnix8602
    @paulnix8602 Před 3 lety +9

    “Also it’s always better to share a place with the person that you love”
    Golden

  • @marianavarrete2705
    @marianavarrete2705 Před 4 lety +61

    I think the most impressive thing of all is the moment a young person realizes the power of being free from it all. Congratulations to you, I wish I would have had that thinking when young, but I will not let age stop me now from having that freedom. I just wanted to lnow if there is a possibility of getting the blueprint to your house, it is beautiful and would like to built one just like it for me. Thanks

  • @fudogwhisperer3590
    @fudogwhisperer3590 Před 4 lety +153

    The double loft is EPIC! Great idea!

    • @bruceforster3709
      @bruceforster3709 Před 4 lety +4

      I thought that was a BRILLIANT use of space!

    • @sroberts605
      @sroberts605 Před 4 lety +2

      the building form not only works with the topography, but great use of warm air flows around the space and out to the shed. Really impressive achievement, a home of beauty too. Not that many people could make a living there though? He's lucky in that respect (what does he do?)

    • @rmbarnes672
      @rmbarnes672 Před 4 lety

      He speaks very briefly about work somewhere in the middle of the video.

    • @gallente4TW
      @gallente4TW Před 4 lety

      @@sroberts605 As someone mentioned he talked *very* briefly about his work 8j the video. All he said was he works freelance and can pick up and stop when he wants. 😊

  • @offthegridliving3339
    @offthegridliving3339 Před 4 lety +309

    Very smart my wife and I bought land and are developing it .....our goal 2022 we will be off grid completely. Very inspiring.....

    • @gabrieller4914
      @gabrieller4914 Před 4 lety +6

      Off The Grid Living My dream!!! 🙌🏽

    • @dannyd9169
      @dannyd9169 Před 4 lety +7

      All the best,hope u do it without a lot of problems

    • @horseplop9
      @horseplop9 Před 4 lety +4

      Make sure you dont Drive a Gas car or, use planes anymore.. ok

    • @ezmeraldadudortoka7549
      @ezmeraldadudortoka7549 Před 4 lety +1

      Don't take advice from this guy cuz he's not off grid at all...🤦‍♂️

    • @voltsnbolts8879
      @voltsnbolts8879 Před 4 lety +3

      @@horseplop9 why? Having an off grid house doesn't mean you cant use gas....

  • @jeroberts7228
    @jeroberts7228 Před 3 lety +19

    This is one of my very, very favorite videos, EVER. I love the wonderful home he built out there in the wilderness! And also, to hear him talk about the build, and about himself in relation to the build and where he lives. Can't help but love this guy - I wish he and his girlfriend many happy years there together.

    • @revdupartist9386
      @revdupartist9386 Před 2 lety +1

      @JE Robert's - Totally agree. I loved when he talked about getting to know himself in building the place.
      He's a real, down to earth guy.

  • @thomasmcloughlin5652
    @thomasmcloughlin5652 Před 3 lety +34

    The layout of this cabin is awesome!.. One of the best I've seen

  • @ascott2168
    @ascott2168 Před 4 lety +254

    This dude is smart af !! The tech and engineering that went into building the house and all of the moving parts...epic 👍🏽👍🏽

    • @dang2443
      @dang2443 Před 4 lety +3

      There's nothing really innovative there that hasn't been done before. Anyone with an internet connection can get that information. What "tech" are you even talking about?

    • @toddbailey5198
      @toddbailey5198 Před 4 lety +17

      @@dang2443 That's like saying a new best selling novel is nothing that hasn't been done before as all the words used are available to anyone. The use of space and light, the efficiency of the systems, the design that allows maximum use of the sun during the colder months but still provides shade in the summer, yet allowing room for a loft area to house his bedroom, studio and living room. The solar panels on a strong, framework up off the ground in a location that can be easily accessed for maintenance but not blocking his view, etc, etc. "tech" technology - a noun - " the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area". Looks and sounds like "tech" to me.

    • @dang2443
      @dang2443 Před 4 lety +4

      Todd Bailey no it’s actually nothing like a novel.

    • @cwr8618
      @cwr8618 Před 3 lety

      @@dang2443 Dan, there's tons of engineering going on here bro. The architecture, the framing of the house, grading, etc. Stop trying to sound cool. Solar and power storage is tech. He has comm, that's tech.

    • @tiagojordao4105
      @tiagojordao4105 Před 2 lety +3

      @@dang2443 It's one thing to have the information, it's another thing to use it. If you actually knew what it takes to build something like this, you wouldn't have written that comment.

  • @pygmygiant
    @pygmygiant Před 4 lety +36

    This is incredible. Possibly my favourite self-build that I’ve seen so far, especially considering he’s not a carpenter by trade. I’m really into tiny houses and it’s probably all I’d ever be able to afford but this here truly is the dream.

  • @ColonelCM
    @ColonelCM Před 4 lety +185

    This guy is really living life, instead of just existing.

    • @vladtheinhaler896
      @vladtheinhaler896 Před 4 lety +3

      Life is hardly living if it's all alone.

    • @rav_666_
      @rav_666_ Před 4 lety +6

      @@vladtheinhaler896 He says in the video that he lives with his girlfriend.

    • @MedievalFantasyTV
      @MedievalFantasyTV Před 4 lety +16

      @@vladtheinhaler896 I am most happy when alone. Some people thrive in isolation.

    • @jaimhaas5170
      @jaimhaas5170 Před 4 lety +2

      @@vladtheinhaler896 ask couples going through divorce about that.

    • @jaimhaas5170
      @jaimhaas5170 Před 4 lety +1

      @@MedievalFantasyTV want to pal up?

  • @whiskymarko
    @whiskymarko Před 4 lety +101

    This guy is so cool and chill.
    He seems like a really nice person

    • @Cortesevasive
      @Cortesevasive Před 4 lety +7

      Canada mate

    • @majermike
      @majermike Před 3 lety +1

      sure would like to sit down with him over a cup of coffee

    • @V4W
      @V4W Před 3 lety +3

      come visit Quebec some time

  • @aldralee
    @aldralee Před 4 lety +50

    The production values on this are outstanding.

  • @TheAntiEggroll
    @TheAntiEggroll Před 4 lety +241

    The way he compares his walk on a trail to your subway compute hits home damn

    • @maryannebrown2385
      @maryannebrown2385 Před 4 lety +5

      Right? I thought that was a very good analogy!

    • @oscarinacan
      @oscarinacan Před 4 lety +1

      where is he located?

    • @jeremyharris4021
      @jeremyharris4021 Před 4 lety +8

      A nature walk to your home is what everybody needs

    • @-natmac
      @-natmac Před 4 lety +3

      Dan Hertz I was wondering the same, I’m figuring somewhere in Quebec

    • @psup8
      @psup8 Před 4 lety +3

      Its when you take your dog for a 25km bike ride and don't see a single person.😂

  • @janeferreira4156
    @janeferreira4156 Před 4 lety +11

    I have so much respect for a person like him.
    Best of luck...

  • @MrEmanuel1223
    @MrEmanuel1223 Před 4 lety +6

    great vid i was in the same frame of mind, bailed out about a year ago never looked back am ever so truly happy now i thank all the people that got me here ...the good as well as the bad ones

  • @user-ff1cg2em1q
    @user-ff1cg2em1q Před 4 lety +136

    In any country there are sane people. We live like this man, too. Great video. Greetings from Russia!

  • @nourishnaturalnutritionfor1412

    What a peaceful video :) This man knows who he is...and what he wants out of life! Kuddos!

    • @sgt4204
      @sgt4204 Před 4 lety +7

      I think he got into life.

    • @echoeversky
      @echoeversky Před 4 lety +2

      Your moment of zen.

    • @sgt4204
      @sgt4204 Před 4 lety +1

      scotthebruce2 hey that’s what I said lmao

    • @StarFuryG7
      @StarFuryG7 Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah, but it has its downsides. As he points out, you have to keep on top of things daily, and you never know what might go wrong. You have to be prepared to fix things, and must always be checking things. It's a lot of work, constantly, pretty much 24/7, depending on the day and the circumstances.

    • @TheChafff
      @TheChafff Před 4 lety +3

      @@StarFuryG7 24/7? his work literally consists of less than mowing the lawn in a classic american suburb. watch it again. This man has true Freedom.

  • @SoniaBDorsey
    @SoniaBDorsey Před 3 lety +2

    Living this way allows one to appreciate our existence, our bodies, our contributions, our blessings. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

  • @honeyhoney7109
    @honeyhoney7109 Před 4 lety +3

    I love it that people are now doing whatever they want and not necessarily just walking the ready made path that has been made for us.

  • @yourdeejaymix
    @yourdeejaymix Před 4 lety +280

    65k for a piece of land, a homestead, and The Solar system?! That is awesome! You are now the official owner of the sun and 9planets 😁

    • @r.a.6459
      @r.a.6459 Před 4 lety +2

      r/whoosh coming in...
      3
      2
      1...

    • @RoccoIsMyCat
      @RoccoIsMyCat Před 4 lety +1

      @@r.a.6459 I'm disappointed in you its r/woooosh 4 O's you non redditor

    • @citymoose
      @citymoose Před 4 lety +1

      Anyone gonna tell him?

    • @goldenhusky7926
      @goldenhusky7926 Před 3 lety +1

      @@citymoose is it not 65k for everything?

    • @citymoose
      @citymoose Před 3 lety

      @@goldenhusky7926 I was referring to the "9" planets part of the comment.

  • @ThePunitiveDamages
    @ThePunitiveDamages Před 4 lety +9

    We're doing the same thing. bought 9 acres in New Brunswick near Fundy National Park and are working to be fully off the grid and as self sufficient as possible. I wish I had done this years ago.

    • @saryarohit2925
      @saryarohit2925 Před 4 lety

      Good luck! Hope that you're featured one day! What kinda toilet are you planning to set up, though!?

  • @kraftykatskorner
    @kraftykatskorner Před 3 lety +15

    "You do your coffee... because coffee is important..." I feel ya 100% 😆

  • @tinyhouse534
    @tinyhouse534 Před 4 lety +13

    I have been binge watching videos about tiny houses so I can add features to a tiny house design tool I am creating (free tool). This place has a 'mono' or 'shed' roof. I have that on my 'to-do' list to add this type of roof to the design tool's capabilities, but after seeing the interior of this place, I think I will tackle this next. Beautiful house! Thank you for showing this Exploring Alternatives!

  • @S3l3ct1ve
    @S3l3ct1ve Před 4 lety +36

    Love that you actually admit that there is struggle :) instead of making it sound like its the dream come true and everything is perfectly fine living off grid :)

    • @nicholashenderson6941
      @nicholashenderson6941 Před 2 lety +4

      Oh yea, its work. No matter how you live requires work. But all the work is to benefit you. Unlike the rat race. All your work benefits someone else, and they pay you part of your works value.

    • @judylloyd7901
      @judylloyd7901 Před 2 lety +2

      @@nicholashenderson6941 Living in the "rat race" as you put it, must have some benefits, or no one would do it.
      There are always gains and losses, whatever lifestyle you choose.

  • @robslifting4life
    @robslifting4life Před 4 lety +12

    Look how calm and happy he seems. Thanks to simple living.

  • @Suavellous
    @Suavellous Před 3 lety +3

    I can’t put into words how much I love this video and respect you and what you’ve done...bravo man🙌🏻

  • @raviraj491
    @raviraj491 Před 4 lety +3

    I watched its construction video on his youtube channel.... watching the final version on this channel strengthens my believe that, community of people exploring alternetive ways of living is growing. Kudos to everyone for sharing this video

  • @bean1396
    @bean1396 Před 4 lety +158

    This is awe inspiring. Gorgeous, warm, comfy feeling. I love everything about it. It makes me want to be young again NOW. People say THIS generation is self absorbed and lazy. I think just the opposite. Creative, intelligent and strong willed.

    • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
      @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 Před 4 lety +10

      I agree that they are self-absorbed, but not all. As you said, more and more are movong onto tiny homes or self-built mobile homes such as vans, rv's, and converted school buses. They are very creative and smart. Smart because they seen parents or friends struggling to pay a mortgages or astronomical rents. I think there is a movement towards living a sustainable life because they are now feeling the reciprocation of generations before them, and are willing to live a simple live that doesn't involve buying the latest trendy cloths, vehicle's , and other toys. These people are doing what thier part to save the planet, and to live in a happier world.

    • @RVBadlands2015
      @RVBadlands2015 Před 3 lety +2

      Some are and some not.

    • @mzro-tj6mq
      @mzro-tj6mq Před 3 lety +1

      @@RVBadlands2015 It's a fvcked up generation and you will see it in 10-20 years.

    • @billhosko7723
      @billhosko7723 Před 2 lety

      @@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 This guy is doing nothing that saves the planet... his CO2 footprint is no smaller than anyone else's.

    • @judylloyd7901
      @judylloyd7901 Před 2 lety

      This is the ME generation. Society as a whole is self-absorbed today.
      So, tell me what about this guy's lifestyle is *not* self-serving and self-absorbed?
      He's living his dream, yeah. But what is he doing that serves anyone but himself?? 🤪🤪

  • @clifforddang5947
    @clifforddang5947 Před 4 lety +489

    This guy has some real friends, my "friends" wouldn't even get me a damn beer !

    • @KLA82
      @KLA82 Před 4 lety +25

      Time to look for friends that'll get ya that beer, bro!

    • @clifforddang5947
      @clifforddang5947 Před 4 lety +17

      James Kyle. I’m training my pet monkey to do that for me.

    • @xw6968
      @xw6968 Před 4 lety +6

      CLIFFORD DANG what kind of people dont give you a beer?!!!!... i wouldnt call them a friend

    • @blankfocus1521
      @blankfocus1521 Před 4 lety +3

      He's in the illuminati. Can't you see him flashing his pyramid constantly through the video? They are the best friends!

    • @GreenLanternCorps2814
      @GreenLanternCorps2814 Před 4 lety +1

      @@blankfocus1521 lolwut?

  • @weston.weston
    @weston.weston Před 2 lety +1

    I enjoyed hearing him describe his experience, his values and character shine through his words.

  • @ParodyOfYou
    @ParodyOfYou Před 2 lety +2

    I found this channel few weeks ago and omg I can’t stop watching people with their amazing houses and farms. I wish one day I can achieve at least a little part of what those people have. Thank you for sharing 😍

  • @batwood8010
    @batwood8010 Před 4 lety +60

    Oh I love what he has done. Impressive. Such a nice personality. I wish him all the best. Thanks for inspiring me.

  • @joanneforrest1830
    @joanneforrest1830 Před 4 lety +23

    What an amazing home. This truly is one of the best “self builds”

  • @roadbellator19delta
    @roadbellator19delta Před 4 lety +1

    This is living. Honestly what more can you ask for. The innocence of nature is all around him 24/7, he’s left with his own thoughts and there is nothing wrong with that.

  • @deejohnson5163
    @deejohnson5163 Před 3 lety

    This is one of your best vids. because of the conversation with the builder. Very special.

  • @davidbate9264
    @davidbate9264 Před 4 lety +39

    What a nice guy, It's encouraging for those who would like to live off the grid.

  • @jimmyfortrue3741
    @jimmyfortrue3741 Před 4 lety +18

    "Coffee is important" ...... Words I already live by.

  • @rsimmons41407
    @rsimmons41407 Před 3 lety

    What a guy! Much respect for what he’s doing.

  • @kristophertower3476
    @kristophertower3476 Před 4 lety +484

    if theres ever a zombie apocalypse this guy will never know it

    • @nomesobrenome4092
      @nomesobrenome4092 Před 4 lety +41

      he will when city refugees arrive at his place, seeking solace

    • @mioszwadas5801
      @mioszwadas5801 Před 4 lety +45

      cmon he has internet

    • @yvngdoja
      @yvngdoja Před 4 lety +3

      No was broo a horde can knock his place down.

    • @Canadiancastaway
      @Canadiancastaway Před 4 lety +7

      @@mioszwadas5801 i removed the shitty satellite but yeah im not hermit lol

    • @balidancer
      @balidancer Před 4 lety +8

      or corona virus

  • @spinderella3602
    @spinderella3602 Před 4 lety +12

    I live 100% off grid, too! I live in a pinon/juniper forest on what was a prehistoric sea inlet. I live on beach sand which is a real challenge. I've decided to build an Earthship with tires, cob and rammed Earth. Thank you for sharing!

  • @budisuhendro437
    @budisuhendro437 Před 4 lety +14

    You inspire me. In Indonesia, we only deal with 2 seasons. Dry and rainy. I think it’ll be much more easier for me to build a house in the nature.
    I can’t be more agree with your thought about mortgage.
    Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @roxannerandle9155
    @roxannerandle9155 Před 4 lety +1

    WHAT EXQUISITE SCENERY. THE NATURAL WOOD LOOK GIVES THE PLACE A GLOW.

  • @loriray487
    @loriray487 Před 2 lety

    I luv this cabin! It was built perfectly. Why would you not be proud of something you built with your own two hands. You have my respect! Thank you.

  • @lkurowic
    @lkurowic Před 4 lety +42

    I too live remote in the woods 500 sf little house, 20 ft of snow. This guy is smart & wise. He has done a great job but acknowledges the continuous improvement aspects. One thing, if you want animals like chickens, house cats etc. remember, you share the land with wild/hungary animals.
    If you are brain wired with the true homestead pioneering spirit, this is the life for you. I still haven't solved the wood burner thing, they get real hot then fade, refill every 6 hours, then there is the occasional smoke in the living space. Months of cold wear on even the best insulated structure. I will keep improving.

    • @Soarific
      @Soarific Před 4 lety +1

      That is awesome! Where are you located and do you mind if I ask your age?

  • @01spm
    @01spm Před 4 lety +3

    A very well done clip on someone who just went back to basics. Water and electrical management is key for him. Great to see this.

  • @davidmccartney189
    @davidmccartney189 Před 4 lety +795

    Your dad must have really complained about that mortgage

    • @dvdrwsor
      @dvdrwsor Před 4 lety +12

      Who doesn't ?
      My brother is addicted to them.
      I can't stand the thought, but he said it motivates him to go to work.

    • @jaimhaas5170
      @jaimhaas5170 Před 4 lety +58

      @@dvdrwsor it is the surest way to becoming a wage slave.

    • @feellikemusic1725
      @feellikemusic1725 Před 4 lety +30

      The feeling dude wake up every morning and you don't need to worry about the bank will take your house because you lost the job and no income.... just like these days when you don't know what will be tomorrow!! This feeling is priceless!!

    • @gabrielbay9739
      @gabrielbay9739 Před 4 lety +32

      65 000 dollars is nothing for this. I got astonished when I heard how cheap it was

    • @PopeGoliath
      @PopeGoliath Před 3 lety +6

      Weirdly, my mortgage was an aspirational thing. Instead of throwing (nearly) the same amount of money into rent, now I'm building equity and can look forward to cashing out that equity when I sell.
      People complain about mortgages, but renting is the real wage slavery.

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels Před 4 lety

    Thanks for posting and sharing. Great to see this person’s place.

  • @johannamichels3758
    @johannamichels3758 Před 4 lety +7

    Love this guy’s attitude and humor! Stunning home.

  • @mdbarton1979
    @mdbarton1979 Před 4 lety +115

    Beautiful video, beautiful home. Living the dream, but man, I can only imagine how much work that took!

    • @human1513
      @human1513 Před 4 lety +30

      I think it took no more work than going to a regular job for years, saving $ to pay someone else to build a house for you.

    • @mdbarton1979
      @mdbarton1979 Před 4 lety +3

      @@human1513 True!

    • @marquez1469
      @marquez1469 Před 4 lety +6

      you never know what you can do until you try

    • @ctbsancho2516
      @ctbsancho2516 Před 4 lety +1

      Now imagine doing this with no power or lights....like 150 years ago... people have been doing this since the beginning of time....

    • @lenny108
      @lenny108 Před 4 lety

      right, it requires that one owns that piece of land, and that you have a secure income to buy a few things especially when having children

  • @TeddyLovesBacon
    @TeddyLovesBacon Před 4 lety +88

    The thought that went into this place and all the details of engineering are brilliant. Congrats on living the dream and escaping the rat race.

    • @dannymorgan6053
      @dannymorgan6053 Před 2 lety +3

      Just think if the masses did this? It would cause the 1st world to completely restructure away from capitalism into something that has to be more toward the individual over corp control... Yeah, too many other considerations to completely understand that, but wow the changes that would have to happen!

    • @judylloyd7901
      @judylloyd7901 Před 2 lety

      @@dannymorgan6053 If the masses tried to do this, we'd run out of land and everybody would be crowded together again. It's not feasible for the masses.

  • @Theravadinbuto
    @Theravadinbuto Před 3 lety +1

    Built my own place in the woods more than 30 years ago... best thing I ever did.

  • @chasingsimpledreams
    @chasingsimpledreams Před 4 lety +48

    Mat and Danielle, I love this!! And Mat, I especially loved the music at the beginning of this video. I know you compose all of it yourself, so wanted to be sure to mention it.

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  Před 4 lety +8

      Hey Terri, thanks so much!! It's cool that you noticed it, I just recorded the song a few days ago for this video, happy you enjoyed it :) :)

    • @chasingsimpledreams
      @chasingsimpledreams Před 4 lety +2

      @@ExploringAlternatives oh yeah, i always pay attention to the music bc it always seems so perfectly fitting. I was like, "Wait, that is new this time!" Your accompaniment is always very relaxing to listen to. I was just thinking the other day about how far your channel has come and how much it has grown in just a few short years. A testament to both of your hard work and the fact of how real and down to earth the two of you are. So happy for your success.

    • @raquelknack6153
      @raquelknack6153 Před 4 lety +2

      I was just thinking the same thing!! I happened to look at the subscriber count and smiled. I started watching around 100,000 I think! Always great quality videos to inspire us all to live differently.🥰

    • @IJustWantToUseMyName
      @IJustWantToUseMyName Před 4 lety +2

      I didn’t realize you did your own music too. I usually dislike background music on videos, but yours are always so relaxing and calming. Beautiful job.

    • @asc9415
      @asc9415 Před 4 lety +1

      Exploring Alternatives

  • @Eric06410
    @Eric06410 Před 4 lety +7

    Whatever you do don’t take coffee away from this guy.

  • @anniemalloy8208
    @anniemalloy8208 Před 2 lety +3

    So far, my favorite home design - such a beautiful comfy way to exist.

  • @robertriggers5216
    @robertriggers5216 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm very impressed with what you and you partner have accomplished.
    Takes a passion to do this.

  • @JDLarge
    @JDLarge Před 4 lety +29

    Eyes open, drink coffee, in that order “It’s important,” lol. I couldn’t agree more. Love the whole concept of this lifestyle. So jealous✌🏼🤟🏼

  • @ivi122
    @ivi122 Před 4 lety +45

    My goodness what a cool and cozy cabin he has!!!!!!!!!!

  • @josannefromin6408
    @josannefromin6408 Před 4 lety

    this is the greatest house into the forest. I am very happy for these 2 being Mat and Danielle..............wonderful

  • @ChristSaves88
    @ChristSaves88 Před 3 lety

    Beautifully done! I’m always inspired by creative and determined individuals like this. God Bless 🙏🏾

  • @northernminnesotasasquatch2532

    Your so much more at peace than the average person! Love your life style~

  • @kimberleysanchez6258
    @kimberleysanchez6258 Před 4 lety +3

    This looks like a slice of heaven. A relatively simple life focused on basic needs and practical solutions.

    • @sailingavocet
      @sailingavocet Před 4 lety

      such a beautiful place... if we didnt live on our sailboat we would love to live here! Maybe after we sail around the world...

  • @zbfilms6751
    @zbfilms6751 Před 4 lety

    Love this kind of mindset, hope theres more like you .

  • @JBLAZE179
    @JBLAZE179 Před 4 lety

    Props to this guy...chill and enjoying life!

  • @artsyinabh
    @artsyinabh Před 4 lety +13

    Ive enjoyed warching Stay bless such a humble person ... wonderful sharing glad ive watch all the way ..

  • @peggychapman7835
    @peggychapman7835 Před 4 lety +3

    Gorgeous home congratulations on your adventures with your love ! Many blessings to you both

  • @allenespanto1573
    @allenespanto1573 Před 4 lety +1

    This for me is definitely heaven. I wish to have a place like this. Splendid work man, your an inspiration!

  • @jessebelanger3725
    @jessebelanger3725 Před 3 lety +2

    Watching all these tiny house videos made me want to build on and now it’s almost done ✅

  • @burleydad
    @burleydad Před 4 lety +8

    Awesome build! I really admire that you didn’t go into debt.

  • @leftymadrid
    @leftymadrid Před 4 lety +5

    This guy is phenomenal, I just think this is like a dream come true, great ideas, hard work, totally therapy I would say...
    Lovely, incredible, and to be able to share with your better half, what else can one want.
    Congrats on such a cool wonderful idea!

  • @letstalkdasilva9224
    @letstalkdasilva9224 Před 4 lety

    You sit there, drink coffee and infront of the fire. There is nothing better than this👏👏👏. There is so many kinds of conforts in life.

  • @JedRom
    @JedRom Před 4 lety

    I praise this guy, this is the life I want. Yes there might be some down side to this but I can work through it. Great work buddy.

  • @davidcosma
    @davidcosma Před 4 lety +13

    This was relaxing to watch and inspiring to view. If I was thirty years younger, I could see myself living an off-grid lifestyle, but not isolated on a mountain.

  • @victorbujase4939
    @victorbujase4939 Před 4 lety +5

    Wonderful Place. Peacefulness, Tranquillity n kozy. God Bless u n, protect u .

  • @pablorenan1
    @pablorenan1 Před 4 lety +1

    Iwhen i look at this place, it only brings me peace of mind

  • @1Wendy_Woo
    @1Wendy_Woo Před 2 lety

    3 years of perseverance 👍👍
    Good job!

  • @kathrinekerns8398
    @kathrinekerns8398 Před 4 lety +11

    Wow, a vision for such a beautiful home.

  • @ravent3016
    @ravent3016 Před 4 lety +19

    This is truly beautiful living. A gorgeous home for a wise man.... thanks for sharing.

  • @carlapierle8623
    @carlapierle8623 Před 2 lety +1

    I really wish I could hide away in an off grid, self sustaining mountain home right now! Great job and amazing tenacity getting this accomplished!

  • @gettingfdupwithfriends5541

    People like this are inspirational 💯

  • @terrydaly7296
    @terrydaly7296 Před 4 lety +13

    Love it! so cozy and beautiful! just right!

  • @Strylover
    @Strylover Před 4 lety +8

    Amazing. Such a wonderful, well planned out, functional home.

  • @NickyBigatto25
    @NickyBigatto25 Před 4 lety

    An inspiring piece. I'll get there. Real soon. Thank you for the special film. Happy lands.

  • @1ringodn
    @1ringodn Před 4 lety +43

    I think hes got one of the best ones I've ever seen.ds

  • @TheMillennialPlantDad
    @TheMillennialPlantDad Před 4 lety +14

    This is so wise, impressive and commendable.!

  • @cliffp.8396
    @cliffp.8396 Před 4 lety +4

    What an extraordinary homestead, simple and beautiful.

  • @RetroRatz
    @RetroRatz Před 4 lety

    I am in awe of this place! It's truly beautiful!

  • @alexlarson833
    @alexlarson833 Před 4 lety +1

    This man is awesome!! Thanks sharing your story 🙂🙂

  • @carolsuesamuelson7935
    @carolsuesamuelson7935 Před 4 lety +8

    Beautiful cabin! I like that you can stand upright in the loft. This is a great design.

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton Před 4 lety +7

    Wow such a lovely place. We like the design of his home. He designed it to fit his life style. Totally cool.

  • @ScottHillsmusclecargarage

    It is beautiful. Your description of the house ads to the beauty. I am very happy for you.

  • @davidmaloney5901
    @davidmaloney5901 Před 4 lety

    Congratulations. I admire what you achieved with your cabin self built lifestyle.

  • @amandadunkle1118
    @amandadunkle1118 Před 4 lety +8

    It's beautiful I love his home and how he made this place it's amazing I wish he made more homes

  • @kaepsele0711
    @kaepsele0711 Před 4 lety +6

    Holy moly! Respect! Looks stunning and well thought through!

  • @treasure2behold282
    @treasure2behold282 Před 3 lety +1

    Incredible is an understatement. This house is dream come true for this man

  • @pineapplelogic1709
    @pineapplelogic1709 Před 4 lety +1

    I remember watching the video for this build, it was pretty cool to see the project progress