Building an Off-the-Grid Solar Cabin

This is a video documenting the process of building an off-the-grid cabin located over a mile from the nearest road. Basic carpentry skills are needed, but photos document how most of this was accomplished. The cabin's sole source of power is solar. The cost of this build was about $15,000 but there was no labor charges as it was self-built.
Ceiling Fan used in this build can be found here:

[mikekennemer]

As a builder for over thirty years, Sir you did a wonderful job..

[paultaylor]

One of the best build cabin that I have seen on youtube by par.

[solarcabin]

Nice job guys! Great place for vacationing or would be a good size for permanent living for a small family. 20 years off grid in a small cabin and never a regret. Freedom!

[johnbyers]

"The cost of this build was about $15, 000" WOW !!! Nice build . I would just go ahead and live there . Come too town about once a month ; )

[paideiadistribution]

I’m not sure how many YouTube videos I’ve seen in my life, but this could be the most enjoyable on many different levels. I’m about to purchase 76 acres for our family to enjoy. This was awesome and inspirational. Fist bump from East TN!!!

[jasonnies]

I'm currently in the process of buying/building and moving to an off grid cabin and starting a small homestead. This is great!

[dblood]

Now this is cool. A memory a father and son will cherish for the rest of their lives. Great build. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[RLPnKY]

The counter-balanced stairs to the loft are awesome!!! Great Job!

[kirneyc.thibodeaux]

I eat sleep and breathe survival and self defense. Im in south central Louisiana....Cajun Country.
I think you did a great job. Great video. Well presrnted.
Enjoyed. Im an ex Army ranger now 63 years old. Im in the woods at least once a week for the last 32 years and I still do military hikes. I just completed 61 days out of my 19.8 lb backpack. Enjoyed the hell out of that. Have alligators and a few poisionous snakes where I go camping. Some of them become supper. Life is great. Thanks

[mikekieffer]

I do not see any reason for the thumbs down. Really nice cabin. I guess haters gonna hate.

[HAFFTME]

That loft ladder setup you have is great! Thanks for sharing your journey.

[joharmon]

I absolutley love this cabin. And a great bonding experience for you and your son. Enjoy

[mikehitchcock]

... I commented earlier but, 4-got to mention.. you'll did a great job here & something to take much pride & sentimental.. & yur kid is a lucky son to have a father who'd do such a project let alone help financially or, even give the time.. the cost there is immeasurable.
I wish my father would do such a project for myself.. however, I ain't gotta dad cool like you so, I'll do it myself.. I hope your kid don't take it for granted like many do these days.

[ChristalBowlby]

Ther very best part about this is seeing your son's big smile. A project with his Dad that he will never forget. Great memories last forever!

[buenosandiego]

All I can say is “WOW”. My daughter, son-in-law and grandkids moved last year from San Diego to Michigan (Grand Rapids area). Dreaming of building something like this on their property one day. ❤️

[daroldfickey]

Thank you for sharing this video. My 24 year old son and I will be building a cabin on our land this summer. Great design!

[andreas]

Great Father Son time, yall did a wonderful job . It wal stand for generations to come..

[seanlohan]

Really lovely cabin and the bunk beds are a great idea especially if you have the loft space. Cheers for the informative video. You narrated it very well.

[jarrodbaker]

Out of all the 'step-by-step' YouTube videos, this is one of the BEST I've seen. Great job brother!

[Cityboy-clmt]

from a 25yr carpenter & Michigan done Bob.