I’ve been in home construction for 45 years. I can confidently say I’ve pretty much done it all. It takes a lot to impress me. You sir have blown me away. You’ve been able to fill every need a person needs to live comfortably without worrying about keeping up with the neighbors. No HOA, no ridiculous energy bills, very low maintenance exterior etc… you are a blessed man. Congratulations!!!

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you like it. Best wishes. Scott

@silvermediastudio

2 жыл бұрын

That propane bill though.

@yakncast7530

2 жыл бұрын

@@silvermediastudio Small taters in relation to other expenses. Or lack thereof. 😉

@sunnyside9988

2 жыл бұрын

I've watched a million builds n rebuilds for tinies and rvs, vans. This takes the cake!

@Barracuda48082

2 жыл бұрын

@@silvermediastudio It would not be impossible to get a 100/200 gallon lpg tank as a once a year fill backup but my opinion is the least who are aware of this acre of heaven, the less worries of issues, and less cost.

This guy is the archetypical American frontiersman. Resourceful, frugal, self-reliant, happy. A rare breed these days. We can learn so much from him.

@AgentFour

Жыл бұрын

As someone unfortunately born, raised and still living in Brooklyn, NY, I heartily agree with you. The only way we're taught anything like that is if we're in the scouts, or a family member teaches us from a young age.

@ITILII

Жыл бұрын

Independence, integrity, intelligence, initiative, and inspiration.....The best of what made America the greatest nation in history....and what we are too rapidly losing to those who only want to profit at the expense of others. GOD bless the American Republic we need it now more than ever !!!

@GlorifiedGremlin

Жыл бұрын

Archetypal*

@jacksonfl

Жыл бұрын

@@GlorifiedGremlin Duh. Of course. Thanks for that.

@googleitretard

Жыл бұрын

It's a rare breed because his generation gave all the land to a few billionaires, somehow, legally, no less.

What impressed me most was Scott himself. Seems like a downright decent bloke and I hope he and his lady enjoy years of peace and happiness. His dad also needs a big shout out for obvious love and help he's contributed.

@georgeingridirwin6180

5 ай бұрын

I agree

@juliabrown5948

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

I especially like the part where you said “this is supposed to be a free country”. That really hit home with me

@andykumar4103

Жыл бұрын

But law makers ( humans ) make the laws so that they can capitalize from the rules. There will always be cold war among humans whether it's among same country men or from different regions. It's never ending battle for survival.

@dougb4956

Жыл бұрын

@@andykumar4103 And here come the whacks...keep an eye out for those black helicopters.

Jeez this salt of the earth gentleman needs a KZread channel just to express his vast knowledge in his humble way.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

i knowwwww!

@Naturevsnurture86

2 жыл бұрын

I fully agree

@jh4675

Жыл бұрын

Aww, he's living the good life and needn't be bothered with all of us! Our loss. What a gem! I'd just love to hang around him for a few days soaking up the knowledge!

@kristinbond7506

Жыл бұрын

I think he needs a wife. I volunteer

@Iheart2cook

Жыл бұрын

Came down to the comments to see if anyone else expressed this. Couldn’t agree more!!!

I’m 68 and have prayed for 30 years for a husband who is passionate about living off grid. It was a beautiful dream…. but it never happened for me. Blessings on the ones who see their dreams come true🙏

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m happy you enjoyed it and got a glimpse of what it can be like. Never give up on your dreams. My dad will be 84 next month and helped me with all this building and he still dreams of living more remotely. Good luck and best wishes to you. Thanks Scott

@daphneraven6745

2 жыл бұрын

Keturah Ogletree: Do you live off grid?

@ladyketurahinwaiting

2 жыл бұрын

@@daphneraven6745 not now. I have I. The past and loved it.

@daphneraven6745

2 жыл бұрын

@@ladyketurahinwaiting : I wonder if dating websites actually have a category that a person can check off, for those who wish to live off grid.

@ladyketurahinwaiting

2 жыл бұрын

@@daphneraven6745 maybe, I don’t know. But I don’t do those dating websites. Heard too many bad stories.

I started the video thinking I might watch a couple minutes of the video, but nope, I watched the whole thing. Smart resourceful guy!

This gent is right about the "tiny home" trend. If you get one, it doesn't take long to realize you aren't so happy w/too cramped home so you end up adding on. My husb was crafty and thrifty like this man & knew how to do most of the labor & luvd it. We had a lot of fun thru the yrs. I'm 78 now and he's gone. I miss those times.

@sodasaintcommentaries4054

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, with those tiny homes you have to be REALLY sure that's what you want. That being said, I think it's good to show that we can live with less, too. My condolences to you concerning your husband.

@Da103Man

9 ай бұрын

I just lost my bride of 40 years,,,I'm 79 living in a custom 4 bdrm 2 bath house on 40 acres,,,way to much for me,,,i'm going to wait til interest goes down, then sell and buy a few acres and build, this is a great way to go,,,i'll live in a small trailer while i build the initial house...thanks for the great ideas

@myvoiceyourstory9338

7 ай бұрын

God bless and angels be with you always

@shalakabooyaka1480

2 ай бұрын

It's how my Grandpa made his house when my mom was a kid. They just kept adding on when more kids were born lol. Final product was a 2 story house with the first floor being a 4 bed 2 bath house and the top floor was a separate fully equipped 2 bedroom apartment.

@fishhuntadventure

Ай бұрын

Ya, to me the tiny home thing is like putting soft, runny dressings into a crunchy taco: it’s a practical joke but nobody ‘got it.’

Self sufficiency doesn't mean living in a cave. You can be comfortable by being creative with your resources and using what's available. This is awesome!!!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely!

@melb4jd245

2 жыл бұрын

Coolest dude ever!!!

@teresapadrick7

2 жыл бұрын

So well said!

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you liked it. I really don’t feel like I’m giving anything up. Hot shower, cold fridge, stove to cook on, warm woodstove. Thanks. Scott

@milotorres6894

2 жыл бұрын

Practicality on another level ...🐱😊

I actually like that the wiring is all exposed and accessible. As an electrician with decades of experience I would say that his wiring is safer than it would be if it were in the walls. By being exposed you don’t have to worry about where your connections are and it’s much easier to troubleshoot if need be. And you don’t have to worry about hitting wires with nails or drills either. I really like how he has everything plugged into switched outlets so he can prevent electrical “leakage” by keeping everything in the off position when not using each item. Great solution for the cell signal! I was already thinking that with an unlimited data plan you could stream stuff sometimes. What I do for my travel trailer sometimes is I download stuff onto my laptop or phone when I’m at home using WiFi then simply play it from one of those devices while camping. I can cast shows from my phone to the tv or I can use the wire that connects my phone or laptop to the tv. He really does have a sweet setup and I liked hearing him talk about his dad helping him even at his age lol. That’s how I am with my son. Everything is so expensive to do anything I don’t know how most young people are ever going to get ahead in life. My son and I came up with a nice solution. My wife passed away a few years back so I was living in a good size home alone. I hated seeing my son rent a place where he’s basically paying the mortgage for the landlord. So he found the property that he and his wife wanted to put their house and raise my two grandsons. So I sold my big house with property which was paid for and I used that money to build the house they wanted with an extra “wing” for me lol. He also put money in and I did all the electrical myself (I’m licensed) and together we did quite a bit of the work. The stuff we either didn’t know how to do or didn’t want to do we subbed out. When it was done we filled it with all the furniture approved by my daughter in law lol and purchased whatever else we needed/wanted. Now we are all moved into a house thats paid for on land thats paid for and I still have my travel trailer and camping gear which I use all year round for when I feel like getting outdoors with my grandsons. I still have a substantial amount of money left and life is good. I figured I was leaving my house to him in my will anyways so why not bless them now instead of when we are all old lol. One house with 3 incomes and no debt is really great and I get to see my grandsons every day which makes me and them very happy. They’ll be able to tell their kids and grandkids all kinds of stories about our time together which means I’ll be remembered for at least the next 3-4 generations to come. That makes me feel good. Cheers

@yosefmacgruber1920

2 жыл бұрын

So that is how to get rid of those pesky "smart" spy-on-you power meters. Just fire the electricity monopoly.

@straight-up-shots

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this sounds so nice and your thought "I figured I was leaving my house to him in my will anyways so why not bless them now instead of when we are all old lol." is wonderful!

@richb7938

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@StephonGittens24

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing story

@robbinsanford714

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for sharing Prepper Jon. Such a wonderful life story! You guys are so fortunate to have eachother! I think all kids benefit from having the grandparents or grandparent in the home as it really reinforces the family!

The thing I like about this set up and this guy's thought process is that he clearly values modern conveniences- running water, electric lights, etc. Other off grid videos I've watched have never appealed to me because I could never get on board with the "isn't it noble to live rough?" Actually, it really isn't. Living rough wears you down over time, that's why humans invented what we now call modern conveniences (indoor plumbing, indoor toilets, electric lighting, central heating and cooling, etc.) This is essentially a regular house without all of the extra bills and neighbors and making great use of mother nature.

@dbrennan1523

Жыл бұрын

100%, humans wouldn't have invented the modern day conveniences if they were not important. I really like this point you made, he has created an off grid scenario where he can still have modern day conveniences like indoor plumbing, cell reception, refrigerated food.

@arianna1906

Жыл бұрын

​@@dbrennan1523right

@nicklebuck

9 ай бұрын

Noble? Adding all the modern conveniences is expensive and adds complexity, as the gentleman said in the beginning of the video, it would have been overwhelming to build it all at once.

@SimplySurrender

8 ай бұрын

I 1,000% agree with everything you said lol

@josephpostma1787

7 ай бұрын

@@kidmosey Unlike Dave Whipple's outhouses.

I have been trying to find something to jokingly pick apart for a laugh but I can’t even do that. Where was this video when we built ours. This sir is the nicest most practical cottage I have ever seen off grid or not. 10/10.

That hand pump to toilet tank was pure genius! And then the solar-powered instant water heater stole the show! Hats off to an outstanding example of off-grid ingenuity. Excellent interview & edits GITW!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

agree!

It worked out just as God had planned. You may not have foreseen the additions and modifications, but they were always part of your life plan! Job well done, Sir! Adorable pup!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

Well said :)

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you liked it and Roscoe. He is snuggled of a dog. One thing I have learned is tell God your plans and he’ll laugh at you! I truly have been blessed. Best wishes to you and thanks. Scott

@pinschrunner

2 жыл бұрын

@@scooter1796 Man plans, God laughs! HIS plans for us can be so much greater than we can wish for that it us silly to limit ourselves to our own wishes.

@blackpearlcastnets7677

Жыл бұрын

@@pinschrunner Bullseye!

@USMC1984

14 күн бұрын

So totally true!!! Pray for forgiveness and ask for Gods blessings and guidance. Get up and do and God will guide your hands and Journey.

He is definitely a modern day pioneer! He lives his life the way we all should. His fiance is a lucky woman.

Firstly, congrats for beating the cancer! Second, I love the build and appreciate common sense ingenuity. Very cool place you have there! God bless you, sir!

No need to apologize for life being simple. I imagine most people would prefer it if given a chance to live this way. Marketing has blurred the lines between wants and needs. You can feel the joy and satisfaction coming from this man without having to ask him anything.

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you enjoyed it. You are right. Big difference between want and need that a lot of us get caught up in sometimes. For some of us less is more! Best wishes. Scott

@lawrencesteger5574

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

That's a cabin in the truest sense of the word. Unfortunately the word "cabin" has morphed into the mega large log homes of the wealthy. Thanks Brooke for keeping cabins real. 🌲 ♥️🌲

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

appreciate that!

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you enjoyed it. I’m at 712 sq foot with the porch but not counting the loft and i feel like that’s the right size for me. Thanks again. Scott

@KennyRider137

2 жыл бұрын

Out in rural Western Pennsylvania "cabin" means old single wide trailer.

@frenchfryfarmer436

2 жыл бұрын

@@KennyRider137 we have an 800 sq.ft two bedroom cabin , its framed ...In Western Pa.

I've realized through my life that there are 2 types of people, ones who throw money at problems and ones who throw creativity at problems. The minute he said that he found his lights at a garage sale my heart was on board for this vid. Fantastic build, he is obviously always looking forward. Even if I won a lottery tomorrow I would still approach my build like this, it's about investing your soul not dollars.

@johnmalenchek6597

5 ай бұрын

There are 2 types of people; those who think there are two types of people and those who know better.

This is beautiful . So organized and clean . This man's a thinker and a worker . So rare .

It may be simple, as he stated several times, but it's thoughtful, straightforward and intelligent. As well as, frugal and self-reliant. Thanks for sharing!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m happy you liked seeing it. Scott

That’s fantastic! I’m 60 years young gal, planning to sell the house I have now to buy a piece of land to build off-grid on, very much like this one you have. I’m a nurse, I cultivate many medicinal herbs, I raise chickens a goats, and garden, too. Been on my own for many years, but maybe someday I’ll meet an off-grid thinking guy. Who knows?! Thank you for the video, you’ve provided a lot of good info! I actually had been thinking of the hand-pump well inside the cabin.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

Love it good luck!!

@gregf5730

2 жыл бұрын

Where are you located (generally speaking) Kelly? :-)

@susanshearer6106

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! I am 61 years young. No matter what age, learning and challenging ourselves help keep us young. My two dogs and I already LOVE country life. Time to take it up a notch. Ha!

@nancyfahey7518

2 жыл бұрын

Kelly, ya gotta go to the square dancin' shindigs on Saturday nite.

@kellyhawks1889

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregf5730 I live in the Adirondack Park (wilderness and mountains) of upstate NY. I plan to sell this house this summer and find a piece of property soon to off-grid on.

I'm an old man now (75) .. and what impressed me most here .. is your character .. you are a deep loving soul and were lucky to have a good father .. but even so you were smart enough to appreciate him, and listen and learn ... your tips here are some of the most important things to consider to anybody starting out that anyone will find here on youtube ... the thing that touched me the most, is when you said you are cancer free for the last ten years .. (pause) ... this "pause" here .. is me taking the time to pray for your cancer, and you will go forward in peace for many years to come! ... God bless you and your wife .. aum

This has truly inspired me! It's official, I been planning on giving up the city life and live my dream of living without everyone charging a toll at every turn, for the right to exist in America. It's upsetting. The time I've served, the wars I've fought in, the blood I've shed, and the brothers I've lost along the way, to come back to a system designed to keep the American citizens in a constant state of obligation to pay exuberant amounts of money for God given freedoms, is not true living. You've achieved it, and for that, I salute you sir!!

It must feel so good to be self sufficient. To find a bride that agrees with you , and having someone who appreciates the safety and coziness in a home, made with your own two hands. Amazing. I love your advice to be patient when building not to get over whelmed. Good stuff. Good luck with your wedding and your lives together.

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you enjoyed it. For me it is a great feeling knowing I hand my hand on every part of it and it is cozy for my. Kendra loves it here also. Thanks and best wishes. Scott

Brooke, I think your sister in law is one lucky girl! If I ever meet a guy like that, I’m gonna scoop him right up! ❤️😁

So happy for you. Ive been building for 24 yrs. Ive never understood the Mcmansion mentality & small cozy spaces always held a special place in my heart. I hope to one day have something like what youve accomplished here. With every camera shot I thought - oh how comfortable & inviting each space looks. Happy for you & your bride. God bless.

Three years of seasoning is pro-grade for firewood 👌 takes a serious commitment and a lot of work to get that far ahead. Kudos!

1) This is in Michigan 2) Scott has a washing machine in his garage hooked up to another well which he uses seasonally. He runs his generator to do a load of laundry, which at the same time charges up a battery that is connected to his lights in the garage. Although the battery is hooked up to solar, might as well charge that battery while the generator is running. The washing machine load is too much for just the solar panels. He dries the laundry on the line. In winter time he goes to the laundromat. 3) Scott uses the window AC for those occasional times in summer when it's just unbearably hot. If his dad is visiting on one of those days, he can't breathe well in extreme heat at night, so Scott fires up the generator to run the AC for a small amount of time and cools the cabin down. 4) He plows out his own long driveway to the road. 5) There's power at the road! Just goes to show you don't necessarily have to live "WAY OFF GRID" to implement this lifestyle.

@fna4538

2 жыл бұрын

You're awesome! What a cool cabin!! Thanks for the tour!!!

@johnsobaski3478

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this.

@kurthenze2900

2 жыл бұрын

Is this in the U.P.? Love this! I wanna do something similar. I'm from WI. originally, now in WA. His accent reminds me from back there. Love the end, no more meter! They came and took it away! Hilarious! So satisfying! Screw you world!

@Jarmezrocks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for those in fills. It kind of answers all the questions I had? In Australia you don't get the option to take your house off grid..... If there is infrastructure there, then you are paying for it no matter what? They won't come and take your metre away....they will just send you a bill because you need to pay at least the minimum to enable that service (even if you were to get ALL of your power to live not from mains power). In Australia you need to be far enough away where there is no electrical infrastructure and would normally cost a land owner to have it connected? You simply don't get it connected and then you don't have that problem

@recoveringsoul755

2 жыл бұрын

What is the total square footage now?

Those turn tables for the solar panels are genius, actually the entire cabin is. What a wonderful man, so humble and kind. I wish you the best in the future, health and happiness always.

@nunya___

2 жыл бұрын

Seems the wind could blow them around though.

@jh4675

Жыл бұрын

Bet he's added a locking mechanism to prevent that. I'll have to rewatch that part to see.

@nunya___

Жыл бұрын

@@jh4675 Seems a worm gear motor, stop switch, threaded rod and a nut would make a "good enough" sun tracker. Solar people say it's cheaper to just buy more cells but that's no fun. :)

this guy is living like a King ,I like the simplicity of the cabin but with all the creature comforts

"No more meter- they came & took it away" Ladies & gentlemen, badass comes in many different forms & that is one of em. You go Scott

The older I get, the more I want to retire in a house like this. Off the grid, peace and quiet, self sustainable. You can't put a price on all of those things!!

@joanies6778

2 жыл бұрын

A big garden, an outdoor kitchen to process the food, and a root cellar are all I would add. Hard to believe he only spent $20K, but he did all that work himself and with his Dad. Amazing!

@leogetz3570

9 ай бұрын

@@joanies6778 yeah, garden or greenhouse to grow year round

Just a note, on CO Detectors, from someone who installed these professionally (Fire and Security Tech) - Carbon Monoxide moves up with heat and down with cold. Detector placement is important to be installed where people spend most time and should actually be installed between 40" to 60" on open wall space (Not corners because corners do not circulate air well). You want the detectors where occupants heads are sitting or laying - the 40-60 rule is an average height for temperature but gives the best detection for the occupants. Also, last thing, the CO Sensor is only good for about 6 years and then needs to be replaced as it will stop being effective.

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clearing that up better. My bedroom steps down so my detector is about 12” lower than the head of my bed and at the doorway going to my bedroom and close to the fridge and stove. Not perfect but in the ballpark. Thank you. Scott

@ezforsaken

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@mkeim2

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I think the confusion is, carbon monoxide is lighter than air; carbon dioxide is heavier than air.

@jmhqueens

2 жыл бұрын

CO2 goes to ground install lower on the wall

@phubarnow5388

2 жыл бұрын

@@jmhqueens CO2 is Carbon Dioxide, CO is Carbon Monoxide, Lee is discussing CO.

I'm a retired electrician. Everything looks awesome to me. Don't concern yourself with neh sayers. It's a awesome setup. I'm totally impressed.

This man is an inspiration for us all. We live in a time where people are spoiled and think they have to have 2k square feet and every gadget known to man. This man is living proof that you don't. I loved all of it, but my favorite part is where he says we are supposed to be living in a free country. I love his outlook and wish we could all be like that. I wish the powers that be would keep their noses out of our business and let us live our lives.

@andykumar4103

Жыл бұрын

But law makers ( humans ) make the laws so that they can capitalize from the rules. There will always be cold war among humans whether it's among same country men or from different regions. It's never ending battle for survival

God bless Scott. Nice to see some real advice from somebody who actually lives the life, not instagram filtered "perfection." Big thanks to him for opening up his home to us and taking the time to explain. Salt of the earth. 💪

@scooter1796

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Best wishes. Scott

This is probably one of the coolest "Living off grid" videos ive seen. This guy is honest and genuine. Love the fact that he realizes having indoor plumbing and some simple amenities (shower; hot/cold water, A/C) are hard to do without once you have them. Id love a piece of property with a home like this but for sure i need to start with a little more than the basics. Off the bat indoor functioning plumbing is a priority. Then of course the Mrs has to have a spare room for guests.

@mattieice2988

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree just Awesome

@peoplingwithdree

9 ай бұрын

Agree, I'm in the process of moving off grid and I'm having modern conveniences. I want to be as self-sufficient as possible, not rough it for the sake of roughing it.

@allborosnyc4544

9 ай бұрын

@@peoplingwithdree Good for you! I think a lot of content creators say they live totally off grid yet they are a 10 minute drive to all types of shopping and thats where they get their water from. Very few live entirely off their land.

I love that..."You've been living in denial!" When people say 80 degrees is too hot until they experience it...what they've been missing! Being warm and cozy is a blessing!!🤗

LED lights are game changing!! Love his cozy cabin. One of my favorite features is the bathroom basin water gets recycled to the toilet. Brilliant!

"I've been told my whole life I live in a free country, and I'm just doing what's right for me" Amen brother. Awesome setup. Thanks for the video!

@rocosuavez

2 жыл бұрын

that one hit hard , it made me sad , our freedoms are stripped away one tiny bit at a time ... take care

@JL-gt6bg

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

I loved this off grid cabin. What a nice guy he was explaining everything. It's simple yet makes complete sense. Oh boy he's going to be family soon!! Yay!!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

he's been family for about 6 years now but it will become official soon!

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m happy you liked it. Works good for me but never know if others would see it the same. Thank you. Scott

When my sister built her outhouse, it was really cool. I loved it. She built the outhouse between spruce tree's. All you heard were the bird's. When the wind blew, you heard the tree's and wind. I Loved it. I never thought of it as an outhouse; only an extension of her home built among tree's. Thank you for sharing.😉🦌

You were right Brooke, this was inspiring. Your brother in law Scott is awesome. Such a thinker. I love how he has a back up for everything. I would have loved this when I was younger

His piece of advice: do it one small piece at a time... It's comforting and encouraging to hear that from someone who got to where he is.

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just takes patience and realize things get easier and better every step of the way. Best wishes. Scott

Scott, I have been my own general contractor on my own homes, done a number of remodels, and also worked as a Realtor for twelve years.....plus worked for a builder as a new home project sales consultant. You have proven the American Dream of home ownership is still doable by a do it your selfer as well as getting off the expensive power grid. This video was an inspiration for all and a reminder that being alone in the woods can still be achieved if need be. What is important to me is we need more areas in the USA without cumbersome and prohibitive deed restrictions and less regulations. This will allow people especially our veterans ( which is one of our largest homeless groups) to have access to and be able to buy land cheaply enough where they have the freedom to live independently and off grid if they choose it. Congrats on your upcoming marriage and wishes for many years of health, joy, and happiness together. Thanks for the inspiration.

@nomp6455

Жыл бұрын

Spot on Kim. I moved to a city in Florida 10 years ago, and if you did a project like that here by yourself the city would do everything short of put you in jail. And that's the city itself not a HOA. He would have a hundred thousand dollars in fines for a $20K build, and they would go after his bank account to get it. And yes, I've seen them treat veterans extremely poorly with no regard. Don't dare replace a window here without paying for and submitting architectural drawings from a licensed engineer along with a permit application. Not city code? Big fine, no matter who you are or what resources you may not have. It's a lie if someone says they enjoy more freedom in Florida, unless they're only talking about riding a motorcycle without a helmet.

@gregnixon1296

Жыл бұрын

Since you mentioned that he’s getting married soon, he’s going to need to get out his tools again to double the size of his home. Dollars to donuts, the new wife will want to change everything.

@bonnaroo2k2

Жыл бұрын

Very well said! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@jessstone7486

Жыл бұрын

@@nomp6455 This is awful! I'm very sorry to hear this. Especially after all the *good* things one hears about the Gov. Seems he needs to (maybe) be more proactive, unless these issues are city and/or county, and they make their own punitive laws and regs. Then its up to the citizens to change things - which CAN be done!

@sz4179

Жыл бұрын

​@@gregnixon1296 since 50% of marriage end in divorce and more like 70%+ if its either persons second marriage...and the man usually gets screwed over ... I wouldn't recommend marriage to anyone much without an Ironclad Prenuptial contract. yeah, he better double his tools because high probability of losing half. *

“All my life I’ve been told I’m living in a free country. I’m just doing what works for me” Amen dude.

After watching thousands.... well more like hundreds of "off the grid" videos, this is, by far, the best I've seen. Finally, a guy who keeps life simple. Systems for everything kept basic. Really enjoyed his take on not having to get the biggest or the most expensive or the hottest off-grid thing on the market. Made so much sense to use things that are readily available like the propane tank sizes... solar panels...etc. Very well made video "Girl in the Woods". I learned a lot.

@jeff6899

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it is up there. Her header subject line might be well chosen !

@jeanniepurcella8363

Жыл бұрын

LLP

You have inspired me! I’m older than dirt, but I’m currently in the market for a very small piece of land. Mine is gonna be a one room cabin.

@susanshearer6106

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@patrickhartman6818

2 жыл бұрын

Im 62 and i love it and have thought alot about doing the same.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! You can do it :)

@shaunhall6834

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@marianfrances4959

2 жыл бұрын

👍😎🇨🇦🌲

Love this!! I currently have a 14x16 off-grid cabin. At first it was the perfect size. Years later, 3 teenage boys, wife, myself and a German shepherd… it’s a little tight. Considering following in this man’s footsteps and adding some additions!

Real freedom is total independence from the grid. His setup is well thought out in form and function. Produce your own food(covered greenhouses will protect plants from chemtrails,toxic rain, uv damage, pests), trade with, and provide security/build trust with your fellow neighbors/new village.

I LOVE everything about this cabin, especially the hand pump in the kitchen. What a wonderful guy to have as family ! ! Thanks Brooke

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

agree!

@bradp2772

2 жыл бұрын

This guy knows what's up....Great build.

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. In my first original build the hand pump in the kitchen sink was one of the most important things to me. Glad you liked it. Scott

@margaretrice1086

2 жыл бұрын

Brooke as always your the best thanks for sharing this wonderful video this cabin is so beautiful just like your cabins your the best this guys amazing again thanks for sharing it 😊 Margie

@Johnnycbtx

2 жыл бұрын

@@scooter1796 Scott, are these separate water wells are do they pump from a single cistern/storage? Nice scenery and gotta love that oversized lazy solar susan....very cool.

There's 'nothing' wrong with a simple life! This man is both 'blessed and rich = attitude'. He also has a 'Fort Knox' woodpile = YIKES! And 'ready'! WELL DONE! Thanks 4 sharing with us Brooke. Health and God Bless! P.S. Beautiful temperament for a dog and pretty/handsome.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

LOL yep lottsa wood there!

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

You said it exactly. I truly have been blessed. Glad you like seeing it and yes, Roscoe is great dog and companion. Thank you and best wishes. Scott

I love this cabin. It's so cozy and very beautiful. I wish I had thought about this when I was younger. I'm 74 and in 4 months I will 75 and permanent disable. I admire your work and the beauty of your cabin....

Scott, I like your clever resilience and your patient ways. You've built yourself a very cozy and comfortable cabin. God bless you.

This guy is a GEM!!! Where have you been hiding him. Great video!!!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

LOL well we been waitin on this wedding for a while.... LOL love ya scott & kendra :)

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you enjoyed seeing it. Best wishes. Scott

Wow man...wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. WOWEE man!!!! Very cool. From the propane powered freezer/fridge to the 12 volt LED bulbs, stick on LED mini-lights; To the propane cook-stove / wood-stove/ old timey hand water pump at the sink even! Cozy, and comfy! Warm, and dry! Hot ,and cold running spigot water yet?!? (And well lit for reading in a comfy chair no less?) And an indoor bathroom yet? ...Wow man! WAY , WAY , WAY, WAY COOL BEANS!!!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

i knowwww!

@johno140

2 жыл бұрын

@@therealgirlinthewoods Hee hee hee hee hee!!!

Love the idea of the BR Sink draining into the toilet. 99.9% people don't understand a toilet will not over flow. Great Build 👍👍

Another delightful off grid tour and featuring such a pleasant guy. And Scott, don't listen to the critics, everything you've done is perfect.

I like him. He seems like such a really cool guy. He was right about taking his time and adding on when it made sense to do so because it would have been overwhelming had he tried to do all the things he's done at once. So by him adding rooms later he kept his sanity and he didn't waste money.

@abc-ed1nr

2 жыл бұрын

That is huge. I bit off more than I could chew in our homestead build and it drove me insane for 5 years. So much so that we are now selling.... Once I'm finally done. So no enjoying the finished product just the insanity of the work

I spent 5 years living with my wife on a 38ft sailboat in the Caribbean. We lived on 12v and only used 110v if I could not find a way to convert to 12v. I have 12v in my entire on-grid 110v home. I love the fact that you found all that stuff that is mostly sailboat tech. a little solar power I also have 400 watts of solar power and 6 Trojan 6v wired into one large battery. That power can go a long way. I can run my entire workshop on 12 volt charging the battery's for my power tools from a small inverter. I admire you ingenuity. Making something from nothing is always a blast. Thanks for making the video.

@SallyInCT

Жыл бұрын

I admire your electrical knowledge!!! I NEED to learn even the meaning of 12volt and converting to 110, etc... I am hoping to run a similar electrical off grid system but I NEED to learn the basics of electrical.

@noaha9604

Жыл бұрын

Does it ever get lonely no one near you and if anything happends to you, you can't get help

@GrantPmusic

Жыл бұрын

@@noaha9604 - They showed his fiance in the video.

As a master electrician with a fully energy independent home in northern Dallas. This is a dream for me. We have opted for the state-of-the-art route with 2 Tesla powerwall 2's and 36 400 W panels. I absolutely love being independent. Legally we're not allowed to get rid of the meter but that's okay, It's actually beneficial to have it there. One day a smaller, efficient place like this is definitely in the works as soon as all three of my kids are off on their own. My heart smiled seeing this man dream of the place and make it real. Congratulations old timer 👏

Kudos to the gentleman who built that cabin-home. Its the best project Ive seen so far. That home seems so cozy and comfortable. No big bills. No crazy project its all made with love and detail. I could live in a place like this the rest of my life. Amazing wonderful job.

Loved everything about his home, his way of thinking and the love of simplicity. Really lovely home and way of life. Best of health and happiness for your future.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

agree thanks much!

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you liked it. Best wishes to you also. Thanks. Scott

I cried tears of joy at the end when he said,”No more meter. They came and took it away.” Great job with the construction. Thank you for the tour.

I plan to start with a 16x20 cabin and do what Scott did, slowly add on to it and before you know it you have a decent size home. For people who live on a tight budget, this is the way to go. Not to mention you will build what you need not what you think you will need when you build a full size house that many people do. I do like the idea he turned the windows into doorways when added on the additions. This is smart because windows are usually framed like doorways so removing the bottom part doesn't effect the load on the wall. Scott has a lot of ideas that I like and will look into incorporating them into my build/home. I like Scott's thinking about while it might not be right but it works for him. That is how most people should live. Simple but comfortable

Thank you so much " Girl in the Wood's"... Watching videos like this is like taking a little vacation!!!... Ty for your hard work, and Dedication!!!...

Amen on the daily naps! It's one of the joys of retirement.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

lol totally

This has got to be the nicest, well thought out cabin that I have seen. The outhouse with the corrugated metal to protect the toilet paper is genius! His lights are backed up - 2 becomes one, one becomes none (a statement that reinforces redundancy) :-) Brooke you came through as advertised!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it :)

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Happy you liked seeing it. I do like the redundancy. Never any panic or emergency if something does fail. When you use and outhouse every day opening a coffee can gets a little old. Best wishes Scott

“she Gone”… final favorite out of many. You are right, many good ideas. The hardest truth is, the best deal is one that is planned for or patiently waited for. I am a child of instant gratification so I am reminded “good things come to those that wait.”

Fantastic build and congratulations on conquering cancer! I'm in remission from late 3rd stage lung cancer for 3 years and 11 days!

What a cool setup! What a great storyteller too! He’ll fit right into the family!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

thanks chad!

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Happy you liked seeing it. Works good for me but never know if others would see it the same way. Thanks and best wishes. Scott

Another good channel to check out is OFF GRID HOMESTEADING With The Boss Of The Swamp

This man is very content in life, and will probably outlive most ppl his generation. Love the metal behind the TP trick never thought about it.

You are so resourceful on using things that you find at garage sales or things that people throw away !! Your cabin is amazing and dont worry about the negativity that people say , as long as you are happy that's all that matters ... good job on your amazing cabin build !!

Lots of peace of mind built into this cozy cabin. That's worth more than gold. It's simply great!

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you liked seeing it. It is different feeling just showing your place off to strangers like that for me but so many heartwarming comments have made it worth it. Best wishes to you. Scott

Very nice! We call that a goodyear cabin. He had a good year, so he added on. By the looks of things, I believe he will be spending many more good years in that wonderful place.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

love that :)

@christineroerty2534

2 жыл бұрын

@Dave Kinney, LOL on the name for the cabin...a good year for the additions.

Lovely. The property and the owner. The humble gentleman who can do everything on his own, though, he credits his father for many ideas and aids he helped him with. The property itself is reasonably small (nothing useless that would just generate needless bills) but also reasonably big to offer enough comfort for two adults and the occasional (overnight) visitors. I also appreciate he admits he could do it better with some small details that could make the house even more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, which is a big bonus for viewers who can benefit from his experience = good ahead planning is a significant key to (anybody's) success. My overall impression is - this is a fully functional, thoughtful, very pleasant place to live in, with relatively low maintenance and probably very low living cost. Well done, Scott, thank you, guys, for sharing your knowledge and experience; it's most appreciated!

I like this guy's style. Simple is the way to go. Life is already complicated as it is.

It’s an amazing cabin!!! I love the pump in the kitchen!

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you enjoyed it. The hand pump in the sink in the original first build was one of the most important things to me. Best wishes. Scott

Now that is a great property layout right there, extremely well thought out, and practical. Everything looks very neat and clean as well, and very organized, while also remaining very independent and off grid. Great video, thanks.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

indeed!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

lol

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice comments. I’m glad you liked it. Scott

@Isaac_5.56x45

2 жыл бұрын

@@scooter1796 thank you for sharing this with us, much appreciated!

This guy is amazing. So smart. So simple. The water thing is so damn cool it's not even funny. That's ultimate thinking. My second property is on the grid so I don't have to deal with all this but I totally appreciate this. Back up. Just in case. For people thinking about this: take a few looks at that wood supply. That requires either a lot of money or a lot of time and effort. Think.

That cabin is amazing. I would be honored to to live there.

You know… in the last few years my family has given more thought to the benefits of living off the grid and how one day it may be a necessity depending on the direction our country/world goes. But this gentleman has done it exactly how you would want to do it if you really had to live off the grid. He has thought of everything. And he has made it so simple yet it seems so complex. He truly seems to be a genius. I love how he did everything. So much thought. And it’s just perfect. So much of our world has become so caught up with trim and siding and kitchen cabinets etc. etc. and it takes hundred thousands of dollars to make most Americans happy. But none of that brings happiness… Living this way, with peace and tranquility and elimination of stress… That’s what it’s all about.

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you enjoyed seeing it. I agree with you but to each his own. For me less is more. I really don’t want for anything and feel like I give nothing up. Just the feeling of not being under someone’s thumb is wonderful for me. Good luck and best wishes. Scott

What impressed me the most is how nice it looks. What impressed me the second most, is the way he built redundancy into so many aspects. All the critical items. Probably the coolest thing I have seen in a very long time.

100 % Respect Do your own what makes you feel comfortable! PERIOD absolutely beautiful and cozy all you need the simple pleasures in life

Bravo! A home that's a true synergy of efficiency, frugality, convenience, wise redundancy and comfort. I wish I had a clue about building and self-sufficiency. Much happiness to you, Scott!

OMG. I was just going to watch about 2 minutes as a teaser and finish watching later. That's because I've got to run out and get food for dinner. But, man! I love your videos; they're always very engaging. And, I just couldn't stop watching this one. Now it's time to get out and get some food. lol.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

don't starve! thanks much

What a simple way of life ! He should be very proud of himself for the accomplishments on so many levels !

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks and best wishes. Scott

This guy is the real deal, not a youtuber trying to get clicks

World would be a better place with people who could be as happy as this man with as minimal of possessions as him. What an amazing story

Thank you for sharing great ideas without all the reality show editing. I hope that doesn't sound snarky. I love your channel and find inspiration in every video.

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

No I get it- thanks much!

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you enjoyed it. Was hoping people could take away ideas they like. Best wishes. Scott

Brooke, that was AWESOME! I'm going to have to watch it several times to glean all the wonderful little things he has done there. Congratulations on Scott's up coming nuptials. May God bless him and his new bride abundantly.

Wow! That is a beautiful cabin! I can appreciate the bedroom, as I'm also a stage 3 esophageal cancer survivor! Also I turn 82 this week, so I likely won't be replicating any of Scott's work, but I surely enjoy seeing and hearing about it! Thank you!

Best comment ever, "All my life I've been told I live in a free country, and I'm just doing what works good for me".....thats the way to live life.

Grateful to his dad & grandparents.... This was an uplifting conversation...

That's an epic little cabin you can call home!

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy you enjoyed it. It is my home. Been living this way about five years now and love it. Best wishes. Scott

One of my dearest friends was a wonderful man from Michigan. Always thought Scott and Jerry looked so much alike. Sooo.. my question.. does Scott have a brother? Lolol! Scott is so awesome and a pilot to boot!!!

@therealgirlinthewoods

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha he does but not sure his status :O

@scooter1796

2 жыл бұрын

I have two brothers both married. lol. Neither lives off grid though. Interestingly my one brother is a lineman for a power company. I used to call him early in the morning whenever there had been a storm and complain my power was out. He’d just reply I don’t even have power. Best wishes to you. Scott

@billiegoodman4872

2 жыл бұрын

Scooter, he “ is a lineman for the county” sometime it be hard to get the light on.

So practical. Liked his thought process, has a problem, solves it in such a practical, functional matter. Takes his time to not get overwhelmed.

When the man got on his bed to show his handy work I absolutely melted He’s so cute and honest and lovely and wow hard working resilient lost goes on I love it all You’re amazing