Alaska Off-Grid Cabin Build | Final Episode

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  • Опубликовано: 25 окт 2023
  • It's a race to finish my cabin before Alaska's brutal winter sets in. Building off-grid isn't an easy task, especially when you're alone. I hoped to have this cabin done long before winter set in, but with the leaves turning yellow and the temperatures plummeting below freezing, the prospect of completing this tiny bunkhouse might be out of reach.
    ***All Music written and recorded by Forest Wilson and Myself
    #alaska #cabin #build #offgrid #cabinlife #simpleliving #asmr #wilderness #alone #diy #bushcraft #selfreliance #logcabin #construction #cozy

Комментарии • 350

  • @alaskacabinadventures
    @alaskacabinadventures  2 месяца назад +1

    🎵You can download the music from channel here ➡www.alaskacabinadventures.com/music

  • @reneeleegreco1603
    @reneeleegreco1603 2 месяца назад

    This dude is winning by putting this all together!!!

  • @user-kf9fv1qj9u
    @user-kf9fv1qj9u 3 месяца назад +2

    Bunkhouse looks great

  • @lindaweston9456
    @lindaweston9456 5 месяцев назад +4

    The more of the music I hear, played by you and your friend, the more I love it.
    It fits your videos so well, whether you are gathering wood, cruising around on the jet, skis, or cleaning/cooking!
    Thank you for posting these most exciting and clever videos!

  • @davidebrown3186
    @davidebrown3186 5 месяцев назад +1

    Also , that dog is there for you...give him special attention whenever you can !

  • @lollyrader5393
    @lollyrader5393 7 месяцев назад +2

    You have the best supervisor around. Norman is right there with quality control and moral support.

  • @mimim8532
    @mimim8532 4 месяца назад +1

    Love the music and so great to have a good friend to help out.

  • @tonyworrall7379
    @tonyworrall7379 6 месяцев назад +2

    Fabulous. Congratulations on such a great job.

  • @dryflypro
    @dryflypro 7 месяцев назад +33

    Just watched it a second time. I’m so impressed and happy for you and Luisa! ❤ dad

  • @Musicismylove888
    @Musicismylove888 4 месяца назад

    That was a Wolf in the back. Cool. ❤

  • @user-mm4hh8xf9p
    @user-mm4hh8xf9p 3 месяца назад

    Молодец, дорогой👍. Профессионал своего дела!!! Успехов тебе!

  • @dougpeak7591
    @dougpeak7591 7 месяцев назад +2

    A little helpful hint when nailing t&g all you need to nail is the tongue side on the top of piece. Mail it on an angle toward the bottom. The groove with hold it together. That way you won’t use as many nails

  • @db2474
    @db2474 6 месяцев назад +2

    Cool build! The mice will chew right through your mesh. Next time use a thicker hardware cloth for mice and the smaller stuff for insects behind it.

  • @richardwhite4277
    @richardwhite4277 7 месяцев назад +5

    on small structures like this, a 2x6 wall on 24 inch centers would be a better choice as you are only holding up a roof (not a second floor) with walls and will have less chance for thermal bridging / plus the added advantage of 2 inches more insulation / also wire screen does work on vermin but add hardware cloth because Rats and Squirrels will eat through screen wire

  • @joannewolfe5688
    @joannewolfe5688 6 месяцев назад +14

    A mistake many people make when laying flooring is to not leave a 1/8-inch gap all the way around the edges for expansion and contraction. That gap will be covered by baseboard. An old trick someone taught me is to use paint mixing sticks (the big ones) laid on edge around the perimeter of the room...leaves a perfect 1/8-inch gap when removed. Only other thing I would say, for Alaska I would have framed walls with 2x6s to allow for more insulation. Otherwise, cabin build looks great.

  • @Rikke71
    @Rikke71 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hello from Finland . We live offgrid in the middle of the forest too. Today is the first Day our guest cabin has electricity. My good friend hook us up. A lot from your video goes back to my life too. My vife is a teacher she teaches woodworkin for the Kids and she is far better building stuff that i am. Last year We re insulated the main cabin. I planned and did the solar and wind for us.
    God bless you.

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 7 месяцев назад +3

    Man I can't wait to spend a couple days. I gave you all the 12th off. 68. As always, good music. Good job, looks great, yeah, lot of work. Bet Timmy wishes he had built one that size. Take care

  • @roberturban2934
    @roberturban2934 7 месяцев назад +3

    Excellent! Watching your videos since recovering from surgery! Amen!!!

  • @stephaniecowans3646
    @stephaniecowans3646 7 месяцев назад +20

    I love, love, love, your videos! Mainly because you show how you can live off grid while still being comfortable (propane, generators). I noticed that Norman was quite diligent about overseeing your work and when he shook hands with you, it was like he was giving you his seal of approval. Looking forward to seeing how the inside will be kitted out.

  • @maartendeflodder
    @maartendeflodder 6 месяцев назад +4

    we need more videos of you in a normal cozy snowy day in the cabin and more asmr vids

  • @jaypipken7444
    @jaypipken7444 7 месяцев назад +4

    Great job , and glad your friends could help when and where they could . It looks amazing. Oh and so does your wife lucky dog . Oh and that was big foot a rare glimpse of the elusive creature. Not a moose
    Lmbo .

  • @captainamerica1797
    @captainamerica1797 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you . Warm as a bug in a rug!

  • @lovettlovett9462
    @lovettlovett9462 Месяц назад

    Great Job on that Beautiful Cabin. Ginger L USA ALABAMA

  • @BS.-.-
    @BS.-.- 7 месяцев назад +4

    The issue with under sizing fiberglass insulation for an air gap is now your insulation can get wet. The baffles are really cheap and if used correctly can help keep the back of the insulation dry.

  • @adamalback400
    @adamalback400 6 месяцев назад +4

    Watched this build series as it progressed. Thats one beautiful 'guest' cabin. And your right, that live edge spruce siding is gorgeous.

  • @captainamerica1797
    @captainamerica1797 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Norman , dats a good puppers !!!!

  • @pilaralvarado390
    @pilaralvarado390 5 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful video, the houses are super elegant 🏘 I want to live in these beauties

  • @doncox3136
    @doncox3136 5 месяцев назад +2

    I started watching your videos today and made it a marathon. Such great work and love watching you work with friends and your wife (and dog) lol. Great videos!

  • @florencecampbell774
    @florencecampbell774 6 месяцев назад +1

    Well done,it looks very good.

  • @johnisley4578
    @johnisley4578 7 месяцев назад +2

    Love your work, and of course the music ! Cheers.

    • @blueman5924
      @blueman5924 7 месяцев назад +1

      the music is so good.👍👍

  • @johnpeddicord4932
    @johnpeddicord4932 7 месяцев назад +3

    Enjoyed again Matt and Norman , Good job, magnificent

  • @LindaMabry-tf3wk
    @LindaMabry-tf3wk 6 месяцев назад +2

    I love watching you do all your stuff 🙏❤️❤️😍

  • @jerrystout3032
    @jerrystout3032 5 месяцев назад

    Outstanding Craftsman ship 👍!!!😇

  • @rnl9520
    @rnl9520 7 месяцев назад

    Nice little Guest Cabin!

  • @kevinpariseau8307
    @kevinpariseau8307 7 месяцев назад +22

    It's nice to have friends and your wife help you out doing all that hard work by yourself is tough but you manage to

  • @lindaweston9456
    @lindaweston9456 5 месяцев назад

    Forrest plays music and helps? What a jewel!

  • @teresasing8404
    @teresasing8404 7 месяцев назад +2

    Looks awesome love your outside light! I need one.

  • @wendellsuiter7869
    @wendellsuiter7869 7 месяцев назад +3

    Afternoon from Central Florida

  • @vonheise
    @vonheise 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great video and build. Good to know you aren't finished with the door, as it looks too citified for the rest. I just stumbled across your channel, but didn't know if I wanted to hang around till I saw the Lite beer and banjo. I am subscribed to 50 channels and about half of them are travelers, campers, and, or building cabins or homesteads. At 77, tech didn't arrive in time for us to do what we once planned with Mother Earth News. We bought land on a beautiful lake in Arkansas but kids, lack of money, and lack of today's technology kept us in the suburbs in a conventional lifestyle and j o b. Now I see what could have been vicariously on RUclips...

  • @jerrystout3032
    @jerrystout3032 7 месяцев назад +1

    Sweet 🐕Dog!!!😇

  • @elmermason9685
    @elmermason9685 7 месяцев назад +7

    You guys did a great job on the build. Cozy. Your guests will have a comfortable stay. Thanks for another video.

  • @RudiWillems-sv5iy
    @RudiWillems-sv5iy 3 месяца назад

    👍 very smart work , looking great cabin nice banjo sounds.

  • @edwardseth1230
    @edwardseth1230 6 месяцев назад

    Suggestion install some outside circuit breakers, 1 for each cabin...so when you're away you simply turn off the breaker and the electricity is completely shut off for the cabin.

  • @richardwelch4457
    @richardwelch4457 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great job! I work nights and like to wind down watching your videos before bed. And yes, the music is fabulous.

  • @gabba5423
    @gabba5423 7 месяцев назад +3

    I love the cabin looks very nice. I would stay there. You are a very lucky man to have your wife and friends to help out.

  • @douglasmckee754
    @douglasmckee754 7 месяцев назад +1

    Sweet cabin Build.
    Excellent video

  • @nooks12
    @nooks12 6 месяцев назад

    Wow, potlights! Swanky.

  • @livmaria942
    @livmaria942 7 месяцев назад +4

    Wow incredibly nice work it looks cozy and is very beautiful. Your guests will enjoy staying with you. And yes, you have a lovely wife who helps you so nice to see. And woof oh just to hug. Well done and thanks for the video I enjoyed it. Well done all three and take care now that winter is upon us. Hug😘

  • @duncanm6589
    @duncanm6589 7 месяцев назад +2

    Well done. Great cabin.

  • @filmscorefreak
    @filmscorefreak 6 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful work, buddy! Love every part of this video. And fun stuff to possibly have a ghostly sighting (or an alien?!) lol.

  • @Doc1855
    @Doc1855 6 месяцев назад

    The animal to the Left moving around looked like a “Big Foot” on all 4s, 🤣

  • @pierrebarton9099
    @pierrebarton9099 5 месяцев назад

    How Are You Doing!? You Have A Nice Cabin. May The Lord Be With You. Gainesville, Florida

  • @kevinfogarty-hh6qu
    @kevinfogarty-hh6qu 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great job!

  • @jugeebean
    @jugeebean 6 месяцев назад +1

    From everything ive researched....vapor barriers on the inside causes condensation and then mold.

  • @PerkBuilders
    @PerkBuilders 7 месяцев назад +2

    Nice work! Enjoyed watching

  • @ShadowMoonFarms
    @ShadowMoonFarms 7 месяцев назад +3

    It looks so amazing. Thanks for sharing

  • @michaelsullivan7183
    @michaelsullivan7183 4 месяца назад

    I am new here but I really like it . What a nice cabin your new build and your main one . Looking forward to more.

  • @kirstyfox5090
    @kirstyfox5090 7 месяцев назад +5

    Wow looks lovely. Very talented to build that.🙂

  • @ellaashby5159
    @ellaashby5159 5 месяцев назад +1

    I just found your channel. So glad I did. I am an outdoor kind of gal and love watching you, your wife and your friends. I have been binge watching yo catch up. You should be proud of yourself. You have a great voice that I love listening to. Your work ethic is admirable . I am looking forward to watching what you come up with next. Great piece of land by the way. Thanks for taking us along with you . I am 71 and live in southern Illinois. I have the great Shawnee National Forrest to play in here.

  • @ALLANWEIR-sm8qr
    @ALLANWEIR-sm8qr 6 месяцев назад

    You know I like your show and everything you’re doing a good job most important thing to me is that you feed your dog remember this your dog is your best friend feed him first before you feed yourself. I tell everybody that I watch every show I watch dog comes first Daniel remember that

  • @brianbuck5763
    @brianbuck5763 4 месяца назад

    I have watched a ton of your videos back to back, and that moose appears to be a young moose. Looks like he/she isn't venturing far. You just might have a wild pet.

  • @SandraRodriguez-ff2rz
    @SandraRodriguez-ff2rz 6 месяцев назад

    I love it. Its rustic but yet haas a beauty about it. Amazing. ❤❤❤

  • @jeannepalumbo6514
    @jeannepalumbo6514 7 месяцев назад +5

    It's amazing how you have built 2 sturdy, Alaska-proof weatherproof solid cabins with no previous building experience (if I remember the info you gave in your earlier videos correctly).

    • @alaskacabinadventures
      @alaskacabinadventures  7 месяцев назад +1

      No clue how I managed to pull it off haha, but here they are. I always say, if I can do it, so can anyone.

  • @scottperry2290
    @scottperry2290 7 месяцев назад +6

    Cabin looks great thanks for bringing us along

  • @scubasteve4093
    @scubasteve4093 6 месяцев назад

    Frosty Morn as background music and clips of you playing clawhammer? Love it.
    Edited after you said you and Forest are making music there. Youre really out there living the dream man. Respect.

  • @suechilders6832
    @suechilders6832 5 месяцев назад

    Very new to your video’s wishing you and your wife the best New Year many Blessings from a Grandma who Loves watching Alaska video’s ❤️

  • @jonhamilton5789
    @jonhamilton5789 6 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful bunky, but you may have a problem with your flooring. You’re supposed to leave a quarter inch gap on all sides to allow for expansion and contraction, to prevent buckling. It looked like you installed it tight to the walls, keep an eye on it. Great videos.

  • @danielcope7929
    @danielcope7929 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks, man! Really enjoyed watching all of those. Great job!

  • @user-kf9fv1qj9u
    @user-kf9fv1qj9u 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video

  • @steventweed3599
    @steventweed3599 6 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent! I really love what you did with the siding.

  • @mariesheppard3750
    @mariesheppard3750 7 месяцев назад +2

    Nice job , Yes you sure did build a nice cabin.

  • @BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_d080
    @BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_d080 7 месяцев назад +3

    Your channel is a breath of fresh air in my day.

  • @Kevin_D1
    @Kevin_D1 7 месяцев назад +26

    That wasnt a moose, it was a baby sasquatch. They can be very elusive.😀

    • @alaskacabinadventures
      @alaskacabinadventures  7 месяцев назад +5

      that's what im sayin...

    • @ninacarson5336
      @ninacarson5336 7 месяцев назад +4

      I’ve been watching since the beginning. It’s great to see the “almost”completion! It’s absolutely beautiful and livable right now. You should be so proud!! Can’t wait to see what’s next!

    • @joannconfer1144
      @joannconfer1144 6 месяцев назад +1

      This is the first time I’ve seen this…. It is absolutely beautiful…. I could call that home. You guys did an awesome job. Home sweet Home. 🙋🏻‍♀️⏮️👍

  • @carolfugaban2071
    @carolfugaban2071 5 месяцев назад

    Love the music 🎶 good job 👍

  • @Sarah-rd1qy
    @Sarah-rd1qy 7 месяцев назад +1

    You did a great job. It looks beautiful. God bless you and your family.

  • @joenicoud5967
    @joenicoud5967 7 месяцев назад +2

    GREAT WORK WONDERFUL EDITING FUN FUNFUN ESPECIALLY TO WATCH

  • @nadinemazza18
    @nadinemazza18 5 месяцев назад

    SPLENDIDE BRAVOS Nadine depuis la Provence France

  • @jujubegold
    @jujubegold 6 месяцев назад +1

    New to your channel. First video actually! I keep asking myself how did I miss this channel? Looking forward to catching up on more of your content!

  • @glenharper3136
    @glenharper3136 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it very much.

  • @stephenwinter8892
    @stephenwinter8892 5 месяцев назад

    Greetings from southern Ontario Canada happy Christmas thanks to the presentation

  • @Skibum2023
    @Skibum2023 6 месяцев назад +3

    absolutely beautiful. Thanks for taking all,of us on this wonderful journey! Blessings to you and your family!

  • @robertgraves3215
    @robertgraves3215 7 месяцев назад +3

    Gorgeous . the build AND the jams. And the ghost-moose. I'm the guy who asked about protecting your guitars from the cold. Amazingly , Sweetwater has those cool packets that automatically get the moisture correct, gonna get some , and a hydrometer. and a new guitar. You guys inspired me to try some mini condenser boom mics, we'll see. I've heard on other channels that the propane wall heaters kick up a lot of moisture , and can cause mold. So I pondered; maybe you could run a small dehumidifier off a solar panel? Maybe those silica gel packs that they ship with your guitar could be tucked into the walls here and there? A hippie friend of mine uses air diffused rosemary oil to kill mold and mildew. So maybe you could deploy that before/after the guests leave. I think cedar oil works also. Yeah invading critters , I've been battling mice and squirrels in this otherwise cozy apartment all summer. But guess what, I'm putting the final payment down on some land on Monday , to build on! The temps in winter are about the same as yours. I hope to be on it mid may . Thanks for recording all your supplies in that previous video, that was helpful. Onward.

  • @Rose-ef6ik
    @Rose-ef6ik 7 месяцев назад

    Nice cabin. Great dog.

  • @gregf5730
    @gregf5730 6 месяцев назад +1

    And I thought Tyvek was the official siding of the state of Alaska. 😁

  • @mariedmitrieff6829
    @mariedmitrieff6829 7 месяцев назад +3

    Beautiful hard work. Lovely cozy cabin.

  • @michaelferguson7735
    @michaelferguson7735 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great job sir really beautiful cabin, love seeing couples working together to accomplish something must be a great feeling

  • @phyllismccurdy2984
    @phyllismccurdy2984 4 месяца назад

    The cabin looks great so far you should be proud. Glad you had some help. 🙋🏻‍♀️🇨🇦

  • @wernernaseweis3052
    @wernernaseweis3052 7 месяцев назад

    I like the Music. Thank you for your Video. I am from Germany.

  • @madelinelambert605
    @madelinelambert605 6 месяцев назад

    A lot of hard work in your future 😅, thanks for sharing 😊

  • @dennisparisian7040
    @dennisparisian7040 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great cabin

  • @martinfrantz1623
    @martinfrantz1623 7 месяцев назад +2

    Love it great job.

  • @blueman5924
    @blueman5924 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome little video of your cabinette. Cheers and many thanks for sharing. 🌲🤙

  • @melissajules8694
    @melissajules8694 7 месяцев назад +2

    You so talented

  • @TruckHouseLife
    @TruckHouseLife 7 месяцев назад +1

    Putting the ole boy to work haha!

  • @jimmygraham5693
    @jimmygraham5693 7 месяцев назад +2

    Very enjoyable video as always.

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 5 месяцев назад

    This made a good project.

  • @kevinpariseau8307
    @kevinpariseau8307 7 месяцев назад +6

    The cabin looks amazing you did a fine job from start to end

  • @phyllismccurdy2984
    @phyllismccurdy2984 4 месяца назад

    Just a tip you should never clean the glass on your wood stove with that blue window cleaner. It’s flammable. All you need is a paper towel or rag and some cool ashes from the stove. You can add a very small amount of water and make a paste for stubborn stains. The glass will wipe clean. 🙋🏻‍♀️🇨🇦

  • @trudiswanson9855
    @trudiswanson9855 5 месяцев назад

    How good that feeling must be! You've built house. I'd fallen asleep watching your more recent video and this followed. Love it! T.

  • @lisaweddle7363
    @lisaweddle7363 7 месяцев назад +2

    Ready