How I Built This Off Grid "Log" Cabin Alone and How Much it Cost
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- In depth detail of the construction of a log cabin using 2x8 lumber with tips and pointers thru out. Also details the cost to build using this method.
To watch the complete build of this cabin. Watch the playlist below:
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I have to agree with dontbeadrone's comment. I watch off-grid cabin builds almost every morning as I drink coffee, hang with my animals and discuss the day with my wife. This video is my all time favorite! Thanks for posting and allowing an old man to live vicariously and dream big!
Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed it!!
You are such a treasure. Love, your cabin.
Dude, you have a lot to offer, building vocabulary is scary. And I want to build, but horse trailer sounds easier
Build was great to watch. Couple of questions. Why not any insulation between your logs? Why no insulation in cabin? Why not burn underside of deck/porch since insects and dampness collect there? The end result was amazing. I hope it lasts!!
me too, I live through these people also, due to my age and health, Thank God for these people posting their builds
i watch cabin builds every single night. for some reason, it calms my soul and helps me sleep better. ❤
I've been in construction for over 55 years. I've never seen a more novel idea to build a "log cabin". Loved your unique way to overcome problems. Doing Shou Sugi Ban for preservation is so beautiful and long-lasting. Hats off to you. If I ever build a cabin....
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey 55 years! Great comment! I thought unique, and you confirmed it.
A genius idea. I never would have imagined using standard 2x8 boards to build such a cabin. It’s stronger than framing too! I absolutely loved the concept and implementation. Well done, sir.
Thanks for the comment 👍
Using the 2x8's like your own giant tongue and groove is absolutely genius. Love this!!!
Thanks a ton!
My family runs a historic restoration company and we mainly specialize in log cabins and this one just looks absolutely amazing. I think you did a great job for a man working alone on a project like this.
Thanks for the comment 👍
Any chance you're located in Wisconsin because I have a historic 1920s log cabin that I want to preserve more than anyting I have a hard time finding labor to support that dream
You wouldnt say the poles set directly in cement is a bad foundation for the cabin? Where I come from, we cement galvanized iron which we then set the poles to? (bad english)
Hi.
Does your family build structures?
Whats the name of your company friend?
Oh wow. Thanks. I'm just a little old 82 year old lady that likes to build things. I can think of all sorts of small outbuildings I can do around here using that system and lighter wood. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching. Hope it helps!
I live in the north of Scotland and my home is a log cabin made from Douglas fir. It’s like the three pieces screwed and glued at the start of this video but it’s made by carved long logs. It went together like Lego. We built in 2004 and it still looks lovely. The log walls are gorgeous inside. They’re sprayed with a clear fireproofing agent that will let naked flame burn for 2 hours without damaging the wood….we had to get that in order to get mortgage and insurance.
Cool. Thanks for sharing 👍
Photos!!!
Love to see images. Do you have a link?
Yes, please post a vid of that cabin !!
What is the name of the fireproofing agent?
I have watched something like 100 videos of off-grid cabin builds, from start to finish, and I think this one ranks as my favorite of all!!! I absolutely love your "logs." Very reminiscent of the system of locking logs in Finland, with the exception of your logs being a composite of 3 boards, rather than 1 log. This really inspires me to try to do this myself. May you be blessed with years of tranquil moments in your wonderful cabin.
Really appreciate that! Thank you and take care!
my best is the fouch family. There is non that builds one for real living and not for show. Show builders concentrate on style not on practical goals. Nummeru uno in the artic: "Arctic Homestead: 10 years living off the Alaskan wilderness" he is the master in the cold.
@@TheOffGridExperience built my cabin in the Ozarks using traditional 2x4 style construction. The interior walls are tongue and groove pine.
Ceiling is red cedar and exterior is lap cedar with exposed live edge.
After watching your build i’m thinking of using your technique for a bedroom addition.
Outstanding build !!
That’s what I was thinking too. This is easy, peasey! Totally doable for an old fart like me.
I like the fact you showed material and cost. Most people don’t go the extra step. Thank you.
Thanks for watching 👍
Way back, a few centuries ago. I wanted this. Now that im in my late 60's . Well, watching you somehow makes a dream come true! Thank you so!
I’m a sheet metal worker, I’ve had to age metal before for aesthetics, I used an angle grinder to create where my rust would go, and then sprayed it with peroxide. It rusts in 24 hours. Awesome build btw.
Thanks. I hope what I did doesn't rust thru too fast. I hope to get 15-20 years out of it.
I'm telling you this is probably one of the nicer captains that I've seen someone build in the woods like this, you did an absolutely beautiful job.
Thank you!
Aye aye.
Thanks for taking the time to put this information together and share it with us. From the first video you made, I have been mesmerized at the genius of using the lumber and how easily it works over building with logs. The burning of the wood and the character it gave to the look. Inside and out. I could go on but it gives ASMR a whole new meaning. Everything about your series has been breathtaking. It's a beautiful Cabin my friend. Cheers!
Thanks Billy. Your comments are always appreciated.
Take care!
onr question comes to mind from my days at habitat for humanity hartford connecticut usa. they mentioned that boards have a crown and floor and deck boards with the crown up. on decking if they cupped up they collect water and moisture and eventually rot occurs. i saw it happen on a cedar deck. after 20years the crowned boards looked fine and the cupped up boards exhibits rot and spongy spots after 20 years.
I'm a builder and have never seen this type of log esqe construction.. I love it,, I'm going to do a shed build with this method on a slab already down on my property..
This is by far my favorite method I've seen.
Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated 👍
Once again my mind is blown. I never would have thought about the method you had chosen. Ingenious. You gotta be proud of that amazing cabin in the woods. Great filming of all the build God bless brother.
Thanks for the comment. I'll be glad when it's finished so I can relax and enjoy it.
Tale care!
Hey Guys I'm a New Zealand trade Cert Carpenter and there is a building system here called Lockwood homes that is very similar to what he is doing
U just built my dream cabin! When I retired I bought a band saw chain saws ect ect. Already owned property. Due to tragedy heart attack car wreck and deteriating health after 12 years still no cabin. Still on bucket list. This video has inspired me and showed me it still can be done! Thank you from a 67 year old disabled veteran from Sunflower 🌻 Alabama. God Bless,
Thanks for comment. Glad it was inspiring. Take care!!
Dont give up! Best of luck and I just turned 65 last week. Im also itching to get a mountain lot and similar build. I did it before at 30 years old, but my mistake was building it on a friend’s land. They said I could stay ten years, but after seeing how beautifully it was built, gave me three months to move on. … so they could move in. Live and learn. I just sold our ocean cruising sailboat Dec 31st, and hope to buy land, build cabin, and move in before Dec 31st this year. You know, his small timbers will save our backs.
Not only is your cabin a masterpiece build but your filming and editing of this video is excellent. The choice of music is the icing on the cake.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is by far one of the best off grid builds I have seen, fantastic work and I look forward to the rest of the videos!!
Everyone here seems to be singing your praise... So, I hope you don't mind another one, cause this build was the best, most creative, most realistic, most financially attainable, and most beautiful cabin I have ever seen! Bravo!
Thanks for the comment 👍 Much appreciated!
What an absolute gem of a video. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to document, edit, narrate and upload this. A lot of people have no grasp on the work involved just making a video let alone building a log cabin. Thank you my man.🙏🏻
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I never comment on videos, but I was blown away by your cabin! So freakin awesome!!! I can't wait to find the perfect location to replicate what you built. Looking forward to the videos on the addition.
Incredible job!
Also am I the only one that was thinking about one of the huge perks of this build is that you'll never have to worry about 'finding a stud' to hang things with those types of walls haha
Haha...that's one way if looking at it!
Ha ha ha. Well said. Here’s a toast to the death of sheetrock. Long may it crumble.
Nice job! Have worked around construction all my life an have never seen the 2x8s sandwiched together like this! Make a nice fit. Just the electrical if wanted to wire it would be a pain now that walls are all complete? A lot of cash in 2x8s an 2x10s!, Should last forever thou!
@@roberttaylor8261 yeah I was thinking about the electrical, you could leave a gap in the middle 2x8 for wiring when your building it though but hard to go back and do for sure. I do a lot of foundation repair and see a lot of things that would have been real easy and cheap to do when they were building the house but is very time consuming and expensive to fix now that its done.😂
If it was my cabin I’d leave it without electrical anyway more relaxing that way
You have crafted a beautiful cabin, very talented young man. We just moved into ours and built on a bedroom and bathroom. It is 20x36 now and our retirement home. The first build was 20x20 total cost 8,600. then when building supplies were at the highest the 20x16 cost 21,000. Unfortunately we had sold the farm and had no choice. We lived in the cabin with no running water for 5 months. At 73 and 75 we saw it as an adventure. Enjoy your cabin for many years to come
It's crazy what building materials are now. That is an adventure at any age with no running water..haha.
Thanks for watching and take care!!
Wow, I think we still have it in us too however….. I do need water. I think I could manage if, we had the unit as what Off Grid had used but, even that would be as you, limit it to 5 months. Lol
I am glad to see others can show that necessity can overcome many adversities. I turn 75 in a few months and plan on building and moving to a log structure as I sold my house, and thought apartment living would see me out. But, with rent eating up a good portion of my modest income, and other expenses reducing my cash reserves from the sale of my house, I can see I need to find a cheaper place to live. A 20 x 24 log cabin is in my plans, and it will be built using this man's fantastic design as I can't afford to have someone build me one. This is a great alternative and, although I am sure I will have many, many aches and pains along the way and all my old injuries will be screaming at me to quit, I will just look forward to sitting on my front porch in the woods, or in front of a cozy wood fire on a cold winter night and thank God he gave me the strength to finish. I lived for over a year with a composting toilet, and hauling water. Seeing that others in my age group have done it will inspire me. Thank you.
You have made many envious I am sure. I never thought of using 2x8 lumber like that for a log. Very original and ingenious. Your cabin is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your cabin build.
Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated 👍
Really like the entire build, really like the 2X8 log design! Made my mind up on how I’m approaching my build. Great job!
This cabin’s choice of building material is genius. The look and low cost is amazing. Great job !
Thanks so much!
I'm 8 mins in...what was the cost...couldn't have been cheap...those boards have to be 35 bucks a piece?!? Great build Brother...about to start milling my 4x8s any day now!!!
WOW! I had been pricing cabin logs and they are over-the-top expensive! This is a great alternative and gives one a super alternative to these awful log prices! Thanks for sharing. I am an old man who wants to build something like this in Florida to keep my old mind occupied! What a great idea! God bless you!
It was surprising to see how expensive logs are. Hopefully this gives folks another option that is more cost friendly but still has a log cabin look and feel.
What a great idea! I must have watched a thousand cabin builds and I’ve never seen this approach before. Great stuff
I love it, very nice. I noticed that phenomenon too, where recently I bought 2x8x12s & they were about within 5cents of a 2x6x12. I really like the rusty metal roof & the weathered exterior. I’ve always had a fascination with old rural outbuildings & cabins too.
Love this cabin build, It looks like a antique cabin but is brand new, and the location can't be beaten!
Thank you!
Jim is just great guy, true to himself, can't ask for a better friend. Thanks take care
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Very educational! Thank you so much! You are the only one on youtube ( so far) that explain all the process, cost and how to build a cabin!
Glad you found it educational. That was my intent.
Take care!
I love this take on building a cabin. I have watched a lot of videos on building Tiny Houses on wheels and building cabins. This is the first one I have seen built this way. Great videos! Looking forward to your additional building.
Glad you enjoyed it. Take care.
Ever since i was 16, this is what I have wanted to do, but life happened, and now that my kids are grown, videos like this keep my dream alive! i better get to work.
I started at 48 so it's never too late 👍
What an amazing build. I have watched so many cabin builds over the years. Absolutely loved watching this 👏🏼
I enjoyed the detail in the individual videos but it's cool to see it come together in this time lapse too. I appreciate the editing that went into putting this together. Great financial info too, for those who might be interested in doing something similar. As always, thanks for sharing.
Editing is often more challenging than the actual build. Thanks again for watching and the comment!!
I have 20 acres that I have been wanting to build a little cabin on. Of all the videos I have watched, yours is the best! I never thought of making my own logs out of 2x8 lumber. What a great idea! The extra-large tung and grove on those will most definitely prevent drafty walls. I wish you went into more detail on the rafters. Thanks for a great video!👍
Thanks. You can watch a couple of the older videos on rafters that may be helpful. They are on my channel page.
YOU DID ONE HELL OF A JOB ON IT.I LOVED YOU DESIGN WITH THE THE 2X8X12 TONGUE AND GROOVE METHOD.PLUS BURNING THE WOOD FOR INSECT CONTROL.EXCELLENT DESIGN AND BUILD
I thought this would be another cabin build , but it wasn’t I enjoy watching, this is the first time seeing someone doing this . Really turn out really nice. I hope you enjoy it with family and friends.
Beautiful cabin! I was hooked from the very first video!! Can’t wait for the bedroom and bathroom additions! Your work is amazing!! Thanks for sharing and Inspiron all of us!!
Glad you found it inspiring. Thanks for watching!
My wife and I have been binging on your videos and we’ve enjoyed watching you build your dream cabin! The work you have done without help is truly impressive. We look forward to seeing you work on the additional rooms.
Awesome! Thank you!
So much respect for this man! The cabin looks fantastic... so cozy
Excellent! thank you, and great job with the videography as well. My sons and I now have a direction since I've actually seen it done, I can see that it is doable. Enjoy your cabin
I've never built a dog house let alone a cabin, but this was amazing and inspiring what you have built by yourself. It makes me want to buy a piece of land and try it myself. Thanks for making this video and may you enjoy your cabin for many decades to come
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Awesome! Thank you!
Don't forget the dog!
Thanks for the video. I've seen a lot of cabin builds and if I was younger I would build mine like yours. Genius. Looking forward to your additions.
Thanks for the comment. It has really worked out well so far. Didn't know what to expect when I started it.
Hats off to you dude,I worked on a building crew for 3 years. We built
Beaver Mountain log homes. You did so much work by yourself and we had a crew and for some of the 30’ logs we had to have a crane. Hard work pays off.
Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated!
Thank you for your well-made and descriptive video. When I think about spending $300k on a house it makes me reconsider to buy a log cabin off the grid since instead. I don't like being around too many people and this cabin sounds so peaceful!
Thanks for the comment 👍 I enjoy the peace and quiet of the woods.
Great build, great sound track, sounds like Appalachian music! The cabin has an Appalachian look and feel about it!
Hard work pays off enjoy your cabin!
Great video!
Thanks! 👍
Thanks for this video. I’m so impressed with your work. The method using 2 x 8’ is just ingenious. I’m anxious to watch the construction of the additions.
Thanks for watching. First Additions video should be out next week.
Best video I’ve ever seen in a long while. I have adhd and can’t focus on anything for longer than a couple minutes but I was able to watch this video in one go!
I remember watching the stone wall being built. Def inspired me for the wall behind my stove. Still insulating and doing electrical on my 10 x 12 shed. Love your work.
Thanks for the comment. Glad it inspired you 👍
I watch cabin building videos but this one by far is my favorite. I love every technique used and the old look . And the cement floors . Wish i had talent like that.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Watched this now 3 times. Absolutely love this idea. Owning a log cabin in the middle of nowhere is such a freeing experience everyone should be able to enjoy.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Started watching this, and already love his concept. Beyond perfect.
Hands down. One of the best cabin builds I’ve come across. Inspirational n attainable design . Thanks for sharing this !
Wow, thank you!
A beautiful and strong cabin. Thank you for sharing the process and your step by step narration. Inspired me to go back to my West Virginia property to build a similar cabin after my previous cabin was burnt down.
Thanks for watching 👍
Beautiful build. Can't wait to see the additions. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
I watch this video over and over...love your cabin and how you explain everything aspect of the build...the music is a bonus...looking forward to the bathroom build...God Bless.❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Best video ever! Thank you for taking the time to share this! My husband and I want to build this! Thanks for the inspiration!
Glad it was helpful!
A buddy of mine who is a carpenter did this very same thing last year and it has turned out to be the sturdiest log home he has be ever built. We now have several people wanting us to build them log homes like this for AIR B&B's. Awesome video and thank you for the your time.
Great idea!
BRILLIANT .. was expecting the cost to be much higher .. looks great!
Thanks 👍
*You did a GREAT job! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this! Thanks for sharing!*
What an ingenuous way of construction! You are a gifted cabin builder.
I never get tired of watching it all over again... an awesome build. Thank you.
Thanks again for watching!
Thanks for all the trouble you went through to video this cabin building for all of us, the veiwers. This is really something to be proud of. The cabin is rustic and beautiful, very intelligent
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nagyon ügyes vagy! Különleges ember! Végig néztem minden filmedet. Gratulálok!
I built a one room off- grid cabin years ago. It was this fancy! Lot's a work especially, alone or with little help.
I really like the way you are explaining what you are doing and then showing how it goes it’s very informative ❤ I think you are better than anyone else that I have seen!! And I like all that I have watched you are just doing it better. Plus the finished cabin is awesome thanks for sharing 😊❤😊❤😊
Thanks for the comment. I tried to answer the most asked questions I got thru out the build process.
Take care!!
This is one well built cabin , simply genius construction using the 3- 2x8's to make a log. This cabin will be here for a long long time and you'll get many years of enjoyment from it. Great job !
Thanks for the comment! I sure hope .
Take care!
Very nice build and great video! Look forward to following along. 😎
Excellent work! I live in the Nevada Desert and I am building a passive solar air conditioner for my 56'x32' shop. I too am doing it all alone.
This is by far the absolute best cabin build I have seen!! I would love to have one to live in full time. Excellent craftsmanship!
Thanks for the comment! Take care.
I gotta say, very impressed...
Your methods here make it affordable, as well as more manageable building wise. Definitely will be watching for the full detail.
Thanks. The cost wasn't too bad. Take care.
What an awesome build and a great way to do it. I've never seen a cabin built like this... Very well thought out. Please consider two 45 deg. cross braces, attached near the peak, on the outside of your chimney. The cabin and country look beautiful. You should be proud of this.
Thanks for the comment 👍
My man...This is one of the most impressive things that I have ever watched. You are incredibly talented! Love the great reset commentary lol
Thanks. Much appreciated 👍
I have seen several cabin build videos, I must say that this is quite different than ANYTHING I've seen before. Why I've never seen this method before is beyond me too.
This method is simple and straight forward, seals, between members well, is about 6 inches thick and assembly is also simple and straight forward.
Your floor plan is similar to one I found in an old book called Your Cabin in the Woods by a man named Conrad Meineke, in 1946. He showed several building methods. Conrad would be quite proud of you and your ingenuity. I still pull out that book from time to time and read it again. I first found and read this book in 1976.
Great job. ;-)
Thanks for the comment. I'll have to see if I can get my hands on that book and check it out. I love reading about topics like that.
Take care!
I usually don't take the time to watch videos this long but I was hooked from the get-go. Thanks for sharing. It's pretty dang inspirational. I think I could do that stuff myself.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked it.
I’ll jump in here again now that I’ve actually finished watching it😜Your craftsmanship is amazing and astonishingly simple! Love it ♥️The overall look is just amazing 👏👏👍
Awesome tunes man. And an astonishing creative build!
Really good job and the 2x8 tongue and groove idea is unique. Can’t wait to see more. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!!
This has given me inspiration to start planning building a cabin on my land. This design is genius and I’ll be looking into getting something like this built. Great work man!
Thanks for watching 👍
Love the putting together with screws. More secure, more safe. A most enjoyable watch. Thanks for doing it.
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Bravo, Your cabin looks like it’s 100 years old !
You did an Awesome job !
It looks fabulous.
Wow! I'm impressed!!! This is the first I've seen of this style of building!
Thanks for watching 👍
@The Off Grid Experience 21:57 That's an Angel blessing your house! Amazing work!
Thank you very much!
This is probably the best cabin build I've watched to date👍 Awesome planning awesome execution
Thanks. Much appreciated 👍
Beautiful work man. Watching this video was such a pleasure! Congrats and all the best from Croatia!
Well done. Your method for logs using 2×8's is a great idea! I am planning to build a small cabin on my property. This video is an inspiration.
Glad it was inspiring. Take care!
Very solid building, All is locked together! Looks great! Love it!
This is one of the nicest cabin builds I've seen on TH-cam
Thank you! Much appreciated 👍
Do not know why I loved watching this so much other than I love cabins, like watching someone work when they know what they are doing and just how brave you were to burn the wood like that! I am so impressed. This cost less than my having a shed built and turning into my home. No money here so it took 6 years and I still have things I need or want to do. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for the comment and watching!! Take care!
That's excellent ,
I watched it several times .
I wish these and other videos as well as off the grid living came about before I had gotten to old to do these things myself .
And had the money to do it .
The great reset has taken its toll on me in a hard way , way to hard .
I now live in an RV and in CA I have a very hard time keeping that .
But your a genius with these things and I enjoy watching .
Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully things will improve for all of us. Take care!
I must have watched hundreds of videos on this topic and, no doubt, this is by far the best. Wow, Sir! Absolutely fantastic!!!
Thank you! Much appreciated!
I love how you did that . I’ve never seen anyone do it that way awesome job.🥰
Thanks for this. I’ve been thinking of this very idea the past few months. Glad to see I wasn’t completely crazy. Great job, Brother.
Thanks. It can be done!
I've watched a ton of cabin build videos on TH-cam and this one is perhaps the very best. Your construction method probably also means this could be the strongest. I hope your cabin ends up on the front of one of those tiny house books.
Wow, thank you!
I just watched this and got so many ideas for my cabin! Love this cabin and all the different builds within the cabin. If only I had seen this video before I built my cabin, you would have a doppelgänger cabin in the Midwest! Great job!
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