Musician Builds an Off Grid Log Cabin in the Woods

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024

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  • @knvxxx
    @knvxxx 4 года назад +55

    He seems like the kinda guy you just immediately get along with and have a great time hanging out with him, such a cool and a nice guy with the amazing log cabin to go with.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  4 года назад +7

      You nailed it. 🤙🏻

    • @millefiori6620
      @millefiori6620 4 года назад +6

      Now he just needs the cool dog 🐕 to go along with him 😁

  • @elusivelistener
    @elusivelistener 3 года назад +31

    I'm building my cabin in the woods in BC mountains, the most rewarding, exciting, inspiring thing I've ever gotten into, absolute joy. I rush to it every weekend, one step at a time, just a matter of time until it's my fulltime home. Really appreciate others whom do the same. Best wishes.

    • @camerondavie6726
      @camerondavie6726 3 года назад +2

      On the same path with my family! Keep enjoying and creating!

  • @Wilsonspen
    @Wilsonspen 4 года назад +45

    This is the secret to living your best life.

  • @marinadelrey1124
    @marinadelrey1124 4 года назад +4

    So proud of you and your accomplishments and wonderful skills.

  • @individual1199
    @individual1199 3 года назад +2

    MAN' YOUR ABSOLUTE DID THE BEST DECISION IN LIFE,
    I THUMBS IT ♡♡♡♡♡♡

  • @fnyack
    @fnyack 3 года назад +3

    Hey Matt: You built a pretty impressive cabin, and seem to be happy, which is very important, all the best to you. Matt, what forced me to comment is your singing and guitar playing, you made me feel entertained listening to you. You are a free spirit, your own man, may God Bless you for a long healthy and fulfilling life.

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 года назад +1

      I agree. Matt you're my inspiration!

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for such kind words!

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 года назад +1

      @@adamruzzo I'm glad I could inspire you Adam. Follow your dreams 🙌

  • @jarednards
    @jarednards 3 года назад +1

    "This is my favorite view of the entire place...big ol rock"

  • @willjones1826
    @willjones1826 4 года назад +6

    This is the way man was meant to live. Not in jam packed cities and neighborhoods. When you’re in and around nature it brings a different kind of peace to you.

    • @saynotohookups
      @saynotohookups 3 года назад

      I think that it's funny whenever I see parks in Toronto that have the slogan "a city within a forest" I thought to myself, " It would be a city within a forest if more of the natural wonders were left within it." What an interesting city that would be.

  • @mrzed2349
    @mrzed2349 3 года назад +2

    I'm from new York and I believe city life is slowly killing me. Good luck and enjoy your life.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 года назад +2

      Sounds like it may be time to start planning an exit strategy! One step at a time... best of luck Z

  • @paxwallacejazz
    @paxwallacejazz 3 года назад +46

    "We are under the gross misconception that we are a good species going somewhere important and that at the last minute we will correct our errors and God will smile on us. It is delusion." Farley Mowat

    • @theokirkley
      @theokirkley 3 года назад +2

      God always smiles on us because She loves us. And we always can change. It is arrogant to think you're good when you're not but this can be corrected and will be corrected one day

    • @ladydedee
      @ladydedee 2 года назад +1

      Yes!!! Jesus Saves!!!💖💖💖☝️

  • @martinhare6085
    @martinhare6085 3 года назад +2

    I was here for the tiny house but the music was such a bonus. Someday(or maybe later) I'd know how to properly use a saw and hammer and build our cozy house with my family.

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 года назад +1

      I didn't know ANYTHING when is tarted the house.. But learned a lot with good help!

  • @hockeyslade
    @hockeyslade 2 года назад +1

    I usually skip the hippy musician thing but I'm glad I clicked on this.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  2 года назад

      Haha I hear ya man! Thanks so much for the kind words. Cheers!

  • @lesduenas9000
    @lesduenas9000 3 года назад +3

    Super, bad ass for you because not a lot of people would have done what your doing. YOUR FREE!!!!!!!

  • @aineoconnell690
    @aineoconnell690 3 года назад +1

    You’d know he was a musician- he has the most beautiful hands!!

  • @buboyzone8139
    @buboyzone8139 4 года назад +17

    He looks so happy and contented with his life. Yes, he is right. We don't need so much of the things we have right now.

    • @5Detective
      @5Detective 3 года назад +1

      Yeah, I'd be contented too if someone could just give me a condo to sell and buy some land and a bunch of solar panels and batteries and then have money left over to live off of. I'd be so contented being poor with that nice chunk of cash.

  • @bodilskumsrud520
    @bodilskumsrud520 3 года назад +1

    I follow you totaly,and many artists have said the same...solitude is essential to get the creativity flowing.To have the possibility to switch between social life,and then withdraw to solitude for as long as you want,that's gold...
    Nice to "meet" you!!Good luck with everything!🎶😊

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 года назад +1

      Nice to meet you too.

  • @tonyceeone
    @tonyceeone 3 года назад +8

    This is what freedom looks like !

  • @jamilahyang6412
    @jamilahyang6412 4 года назад +2

    How nice to be like u... being freedom

  • @Loesters
    @Loesters 3 года назад +2

    Super great! Only thing thats missing is a garden for veggies and herbs. But thats because you travel?! Im dreaming of a little homestead in nature. You did great!

  • @user-il8cg1jn5r
    @user-il8cg1jn5r 3 года назад +4

    Absolutely beautiful!! I'm in Northern Ontario and though I don't have my log cabin in the woods YET ;) my heart and soul are always in the bush. Congratulations on all your success. Love the video

  • @judyofthewoods
    @judyofthewoods 4 года назад +10

    Once the woods are in your blood and you live in a self-built house, there is no turning back. Adam has done a great job. When I was little, back in the late 50's we used to camp in Algonquin park when we lived in St. Kitts. There is a photo of me around age 2-3 standing in the middle of the forest on a dirt road. Although I have no direct memory of it, I think that is where my journey began. Now a fellow woodland self-built cabin dweller in Wales. Sans bears.

  • @kinggentishkoderaustria7851
    @kinggentishkoderaustria7851 3 года назад +5

    this i call beauty .. just enough solar power , just enough space , just enough to have a humble beautiful life ,,,, Respect sir,,,,, Many greetings from Austria,,,

  • @josephineoliver9499
    @josephineoliver9499 3 года назад +7

    You've done what a lot of us dream of doing, the difference with you is you've done it, congratulations..and what a way to end the video, sitting around a fire and giving us a song, I love it! 😀

  • @TheNecronacht
    @TheNecronacht 4 года назад +49

    Wow, just wow... you make me wish I were a younger man and had the opportunity to do this. Living a simple life would be so good for one's mind, body, and soul...

  • @leonormartinez3082
    @leonormartinez3082 4 года назад +1

    Wow so divine...simple life is the best..living in nature is the best..i would like it more if grow your vegetables and have some chickens..and a dog..i'm from mexico and i dream of this kind of life..take care my friend.

  • @seaprincess98
    @seaprincess98 4 года назад +1

    How amazing for being a first time woodworker. It takes a lot to
    Pursue your dreams in that way

  • @cuznred
    @cuznred 3 года назад +1

    Awesome cabin, I envy someone who can cut down a bunch of trees, mill that wood and build a house. You are living true freedom the way man was meant to live in this world. I am a drummer, I would love to build something small off grid, just enough room for me, a dog, and 2 drum kits. I love your loft bedroom, I bet that's the best night sleep ever up there. Congrats man, that's one of the best cabins I have seen on you-tube.

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 года назад

      cuznred well jeez. Thanks man! One of the hardest things I've ever done in my life... also one of the most rewarding. Funny how those things always go hand in hand. Each tree you cut gets easier... 👍

    • @cuznred
      @cuznred 3 года назад +1

      @@adamruzzo It must be awesome to come home to that place

  • @joelleschmidt5944
    @joelleschmidt5944 4 года назад +13

    I found your channel today , I love your music , so moving , I love that you are authentic and real , tired of you tubers who are so fake and will do silly stuff to get viewers , I' m always happy to find " real " people who share something interesting of their lives and inspire others , looking forward to more of your videos.

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much, that means a lot.I'm also sick of people who are just playing music or doing whatever just so that they can get attention... So much of that going around. Glad we found eachother!

  • @robertfreund7525
    @robertfreund7525 4 года назад +2

    Great...Perfect...Wish you all best man. What you do is right way. Keep your mind healthy. With nature that we all came from...Keep up that way of life.

  • @mohammedsalimjambusariya3486
    @mohammedsalimjambusariya3486 4 года назад +1

    Cabin made so beautiful, simple but charming personality, increadible nature surrounding and last but not least superb song superb voice,..

  • @1badfxdwg
    @1badfxdwg 3 года назад +1

    The spray foam was a smart addition, first time I’ve saw that done, nice job

  • @primitivadizor51
    @primitivadizor51 3 года назад

    Thank you for your beautiful country music. See you again..

  • @glendalynnejanacek7558
    @glendalynnejanacek7558 4 года назад +2

    Wow how cool is this. My husband was veary much like you. We had sum property near Haliburton and this was his dream to build a cabin, but unfortunately he lost his
    Life at 48 years young.
    Good for you in joy it as much as you can. Because like you seaid life is to short.

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 4 года назад +1

      So sorry to hear that. I'm glad this brought back good memories :)

  • @fishermansr1
    @fishermansr1 3 года назад +2

    Lovely...And I can relate to 'thinking out of the box'.

  • @bardotruiz193
    @bardotruiz193 3 года назад +2

    Nature at its best !!!! i envy you, man !! i just love it, especially the guitar and the song...

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 года назад +2

      bardot ruiz thank you :)

  • @mompuff6857
    @mompuff6857 3 года назад +2

    Love it!! I’m impressed!! Congratulations!! Admiration from Kentucky!!

  • @cece354
    @cece354 4 года назад +5

    Wow amazing work for someone who has no building experience. Lovely log cabin. Thank you for sharing!

  • @katarinaradulovic1694
    @katarinaradulovic1694 3 года назад +6

    Veliki pozdrav za tako mladog čoveka koji je imao hrabrost i snagu da realizuje svoj san. Drago mi je da uživate u tako prelepoj prirodi. Želim vam puno sreće u daljem radu i životu na tom predivnom mestu. ❤️🌍❤️🇷🇸

  • @rav94en
    @rav94en 3 года назад +3

    I lived almost 17 years in Saskatchewan. I loved Canada. I wish I could have stayed.

  • @louisepozdzik7527
    @louisepozdzik7527 2 года назад +3

    Adam you are definitely a unique individual! Your congeniality and the words of your song reflect that. I applaud your journey. Your home is impressive as is your determination to Be you. The little bit of extra space, 8" x 10" does make so much of a difference.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching, Louise!

  • @analizamadiam7163
    @analizamadiam7163 3 года назад +2

    Nice life and plant some veggies also love you're house nice lovely

  • @DianneRB
    @DianneRB 3 года назад +4

    What a lovely place to live and a gorgeous cabin x

  • @jamestroy9625
    @jamestroy9625 4 года назад +1

    First of all thankyou for your time on making this video. Your cabin looks very nice, kinda like cozy in a way, your idea and determination along with hard work is paying off, looks very nice. My problem was I kept adding on but got to no when to say enough. Noise pollution and big cities not for me, there is a different noise in the way back country, wind and breeze blowing through the pines. Being in solitude is like a whole other way of life. Look forward to more videos and music. Thankyou back country Colorado.

  • @evelynramirez4832
    @evelynramirez4832 3 года назад +1

    Nice cabin and the place is solemn i like the sorroundings with many trees around..

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 3 года назад +3

    Living the dream. Very smart. Well done.

  • @aubreycabanig7047
    @aubreycabanig7047 4 года назад +1

    from maragusan philippines congratulation for your achievement in livingoff Grid log Cabin, God bless you more.

  • @rosebud3466
    @rosebud3466 3 года назад +2

    Nice, your home is fabulous. Great song too.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching Karen! Take care

  • @alfredflorin4419
    @alfredflorin4419 3 года назад +4

    This gives me goosebumps. It's fricking heroes like this dude who have the power to move forward, to actually destroy all the negativity and anxiety related to wishes and desires that don t seem right by society's standards.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 года назад +2

      Amen Alfred! We all have the ability to shape our own reality. Best of luck to you sir.

  • @Banjo-lm2wl
    @Banjo-lm2wl 4 года назад +2

    Great video 👌😊 Australia ❤️ God bless you .

  • @ninarigne2108
    @ninarigne2108 3 года назад +2

    Nice that you follow your heart,

  • @kristinalowe8627
    @kristinalowe8627 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful! Blessings to you, dear one. 💕😇🌸

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for posting and sharing. I appreciate your thoughts and ideas .

  • @laruedouglas7972
    @laruedouglas7972 3 года назад +1

    You are a fantastic singer and you have a wonderful outlook on life. Keep up the great work.

    • @laruedouglas7972
      @laruedouglas7972 3 года назад +1

      I bet you write a lot of beautiful songs there.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 года назад +2

      You are too kind, Douglas, Glad you enjoyed the video! If youd like to hear more of Adams music check out his channel ruclips.net/user/AdamRuzzo

  • @slydale
    @slydale 4 года назад +7

    I've gotten started, you started out of a tent...I'm starting out a tool shed, and car port. World's our oyster, game on.

  • @GloRia-qe8db
    @GloRia-qe8db 3 года назад +3

    What a calming, peaceful and simple life!And keeping those letters and hanging it in your cabin,is so sweet and heartwarming🥰🥰🥰

    • @cpleemusic6680
      @cpleemusic6680 3 года назад +1

      They say perfection doesn't exist. This has to come close though!

  • @glow1815
    @glow1815 3 года назад +2

    Very nice little cabin. I love lodge cabin or house. But yeah bathroom is the one thing I do not want it close to the kitchen. It has to be in the back of the home. Even of it doesn't smell.

  • @Vixinaful
    @Vixinaful 4 года назад +1

    I agree. It's the fresh air, the green plants, the silence and bird singing. It's just..Calm. I'd do anything to have this. I'm stuck in the city with a neighbour harrassing. This is hell. I'm so happy this guy escaped.

  • @ThePattiw
    @ThePattiw 4 года назад +1

    Cool! Lovely simple cabin and Canadian. YES!!

  • @craigguilmet6282
    @craigguilmet6282 2 года назад +1

    I like your attitude, live simple!

  • @silviamota7719
    @silviamota7719 4 года назад +3

    Honestly, you look so zen and genuinely happy.
    Great soul, great home, great spot!

  • @houstonsheltonbees814
    @houstonsheltonbees814 3 года назад +2

    Unnamed, Untamed, Unchanged. Great jam. Beautiful space. Good health to you brother. Hello from the Kentucky mountains USA 👍

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 года назад +1

      Thanks a lot!
      I was listening to a good amount of Bob Dylan when I came up with that rhyme lol

  • @margaretcasey871
    @margaretcasey871 3 года назад +1

    A Jasus! Fair play to you... your truck is bloody great.

  • @andrer.boucher1137
    @andrer.boucher1137 3 года назад +3

    👍Much respect for your dedicated hard work. Freedom is most important. Your are living your truth my friend.

  • @tedpertzborn1480
    @tedpertzborn1480 3 года назад +6

    I am enormously envious of your accomplishments. I am also a musician and professional artist, and what you've done is basically my dream life. Well done, sir. What a lovely home. Your van is super cool as well. Wherever you started, you've certainly come a long way, and I think that you've arrived at where you wanted to be. Kudos, mate. Keep living the dream!

  • @newyorkfilharmonik110
    @newyorkfilharmonik110 Год назад +1

    I really like that pullout bed. There's no heat in my bedroom and he livingroom is better to sleep, but I have a baby grand piano I moved a bunch of stuff into my bedroom. So, now I sleep next to my piano, on the floor, but if I could make that bed I could sleep elevated and with more space to move.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  Год назад

      The baby grand will give you good energy in your dreams :)

  • @ignacioarreses4284
    @ignacioarreses4284 3 года назад +2

    UOU love this Story ! thank you for create this video !

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Ignacio! Glad you enjoyed it:)

  • @CapitalCurrency
    @CapitalCurrency 3 года назад +2

    This might be the best video on RUclips right now! Good luck with your music! Love the cabin!

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 года назад +2

      Well golly! What a compliment! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @MatijaTurk4
    @MatijaTurk4 3 года назад +4

    I wish you all the best in life man. You put a tears in my eyes.

  • @annmorgana2848
    @annmorgana2848 4 года назад +2

    lol. you have the requisite authentic backwood cabin chairs and couches.. congrats on living the dream!!!

  • @joannescholes3742
    @joannescholes3742 4 года назад +5

    AWESOME HOUSE.....TERRIFIC MUSIC👏👏👏
    Would love to get a home like yours, and live
    quietly and peaceful. It would help the pain of my brain tumor.....
    Congratulations! God Bless!

  • @susanlee9532
    @susanlee9532 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful pictures. I especially love the bison at sunset.

  • @drjcwardjr
    @drjcwardjr 4 года назад +5

    Beautiful cabin in a pristine setting! Comfortably organized, inviting, calming and intuitively well-thought out like a musical driven creation should be! To my ear, your song lyric, guitar accompaniment and voice quality has a folk and mountain mix reminiscent of Guthrie and Denver. I really enjoyed your entire video...videography, editing and content! Thanks for sharing! 😎👍

  • @keawhitmore3842
    @keawhitmore3842 4 года назад +8

    Being alone is a direct line to the untamed self. It is an amazing "space" in which to create the reality we choose, instead of one forced upon us. Thank you!

  • @nasirmehmood4615
    @nasirmehmood4615 4 года назад +9

    So glad to meet another free soul... I can feel true happiness in his music.

  • @bigriver3278
    @bigriver3278 4 года назад +6

    A time of self discovery....keep on doing what you're doing young man!

  • @lucreziaborgia1553
    @lucreziaborgia1553 4 года назад +2

    what a beautiful human

  • @12345676145
    @12345676145 3 года назад +2

    Great video, you should be so proud of what you have achieved

  • @virginiacowan287
    @virginiacowan287 4 года назад +10

    I am so glad I stumbled across your video. Hearing you say "just get started" confirmed my thoughts and ideas of leaving the crazy city life (Hamilton, so I know what TO is like), a slave to the wage and connect with a more simplistic way of being. The way we were intended to live and experience life!!!! I love your energy too! Cheers : )

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  4 года назад +1

      "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"

  • @scrappyquilter102
    @scrappyquilter102 3 года назад +2

    You are generous, talented, and you have built a drop-dead gorgeous cabin. Thank you and please keep sharing, for those of us dreamers still stuck in the 8 to 4 life. Best, Liz

  • @waynewayne2523
    @waynewayne2523 4 года назад +6

    He is proof... Canadians really DO say 'aboot' for 'out'!!! Great job on all your projects!

  • @Elizaw342
    @Elizaw342 4 года назад +1

    Just came across your vlog. I was a teenager in the super cool 70s. One of my first albums was James Taylor, John Denver...I was getting those vibes listening to you. Love your free soul..seems the world 🌍 is spinning back into that needed direction. Enjoyed watching....listening...Thank you

  • @jhawanders4613
    @jhawanders4613 3 года назад +2

    Love your cabin❤️ congratulations😘 stress free living❤️❤️❤️ start to grow your tree and vegetables

  • @6actual911
    @6actual911 3 года назад +1

    Its all so very cool! Not all people know or appreciate the results from ones own ability... good luck to you in all you achieve in the future

  • @antonionardelli9938
    @antonionardelli9938 4 года назад +2

    Well done Adam. Enjoyed your presentation. I too started building a home in the country when I was 25 with the intention of living in Nature later. Forty five years later, I am still working on it. It became" The House that Grew." It was worth all the hard work as my wife and three children are always happy to drop by and slow down a little.
    Best
    Tony

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 4 года назад

      Thanks Tony
      Awesome story :)

  • @ShelaghGRanalli
    @ShelaghGRanalli 3 года назад +2

    This is amazing Adam. Thanks for sharing your simple yet remarkable home in the woods. I love the portage signs, the old map of Algonquin. So good!

  • @georgerosado5194
    @georgerosado5194 3 года назад +2

    dude...love your story...so happy 4 you 💨👍 super inspiring

  • @jeannebrouillette4580
    @jeannebrouillette4580 3 года назад +2

    I love your story. Very inspiring

  • @willbrown6615
    @willbrown6615 3 года назад +1

    I love your story! And your mindset!... You have a beautiful place to live and thank you very much for sharing!... 👉💙

  • @gailvanderwalde9597
    @gailvanderwalde9597 4 года назад +1

    Love it!!! Just beautiful . Bravo to you.❤️👏👏👏👏👍🥰🇨🇦from Montreal

  • @nancysimpson9045
    @nancysimpson9045 4 года назад +17

    You are living my DREAM the of the grid cabin to the freedom of a converted van by the way my name is Nancy 💕🇦🇺💕

  • @steve-from-toronto
    @steve-from-toronto 3 месяца назад

    Way to go Adam! I knew Adam a bit when he was younger. A really great guy and a true guitar prodigy. Played classical guitar performances all around Toronto including long stints as one of the in-house performers at the Royal York Hotel lounge.

  • @monroeleersa3553
    @monroeleersa3553 4 года назад +4

    So nobody is gonna talk about how moving that song is? Wow

  • @trungdiep92
    @trungdiep92 4 года назад +2

    Great, so beautiful.

  • @Myredeemerlives
    @Myredeemerlives 3 года назад +4

    Wow just amazing skills and a wonderful person you are Adam. This is an inspiration 🥰😇

  • @kcrazed
    @kcrazed 4 года назад +7

    I was born & raised in Ontario, and have been to Algonquin Park camping & fishing numerous times. Absolutely beautiful area. Your cabin is awesome, as well is your music. Love "Untamed". So glad I came across your video. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to future videos.

  • @gisellechristian4054
    @gisellechristian4054 3 года назад +2

    Your song reflected your character.. life's journey has taught u valuable meanings that money cannot posses. You hunger for something greater, your passion is wat make u untamed. 🇹🇹

  • @bardotruiz193
    @bardotruiz193 3 года назад +1

    nature at its best !!! i envy you, man !!

  • @ivanaotasevic375
    @ivanaotasevic375 3 года назад +2

    Hello from Montenegro.🇲🇪💙

  • @valenciacuttriss4259
    @valenciacuttriss4259 3 года назад +2

    Your rugged looks could be an asset to earning money modelling.You have chosen a wonderful way to live and l enjoyed watching this.

  • @frankaird232
    @frankaird232 4 года назад +1

    Grace and peace to you 🙏😄