Building a 1500 sq.ft off-grid cabin: Finishing the interior

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

I just began building a bicycle trailer wood fired hot tub! Link to part 1 below :)
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This 1500sq ft. cabin was built in the mountains and wilderness near Golden British Columbia Canada in just 56 days, with an additional 40 spent on the interior. The cabin will be off-grid and powered using a 9 KW home-made hydro generator located on the properties small creek.
I will be releasing individual videos that take a deeper dive into each aspect covered in this summary on a more scheduled basis as to not leave you hanging for another 8 months.
FULL STORY
My Grandfather and master log worker decided he would be building one last off-grid cabin as he gets older. My brother, seizing the opportunity purchased land in the Canadian Rockies so that the three of us could embark on this huge project together.
It began last fall with me and my grandfather arriving at a clear building site. Me being very ignorant to the arduous journey ahead. I purchased a crane, my brother purchased the logs and we were off. it took 56 full days in a row to erect the walls and roof of the cabin.
As soon as they were built we packed up and left faster than we arrived. Canada then experienced one of the coldest winters on record with no trips taken out to the shell of the cabin until May 1st.
Me and my brother arrived back at the cabin with an entirely new mind set, and so did my Grandfather. We got to work hard, with the valley waking up from its winter hibernation all around us. We had a resident black bear that kept us company, and a swallow that took a particular liking to me.
Building this off-grid cabin was difficult, it was long, and it was an experience like none other. As the largest project (by far) that I have ever completed it has been a blessing and a honour to share the experience with you, and so many of you at that.
If you would like to build an off-grid cabin for yourself or you would like to ask any further questions please reach out either through my website or email me
www.mountainfirewoodworks.com
cameron@mountainfirewoodworks.com
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  • @simongreaves210
    @simongreaves2104 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic breath of fresh air from KZread. No sensationalism, no clickbait, NO ADVERTISING (I LOVE THAT) 👏 Well done. Just a shame this kind of content is a dying breed on here.

  • @josesantana27
    @josesantana274 жыл бұрын

    I am new subscriber to your channel. I first want to start off by saying I am a native New Yorker and child from parents who immigrated from the Dominican Republic in the early 60's. I have watched other inspirational videos from people building off grid log cabins. And I have to say Canadians have a different type of Spirit about them. What ever that quality is I can't find the right word to articulate how inspiring Canadians can be. Congratulations on completing your log cabin and may it bring your Grandfather pure joy and fulfillment. Thanks for sharing this video and your family story.

  • @ryan.vision
    @ryan.vision4 жыл бұрын

    I've been in many cabins, but never one with a spiral staircase. Hats off to you gentlemen.

  • @sandervanspauwen8916
    @sandervanspauwen89164 жыл бұрын

    9:31 most satisfying window reveal, look at the view!

  • @xXPurpleLoliTranceXx

    @xXPurpleLoliTranceXx

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! That's what I thought

  • @tessaburkhamer3856
    @tessaburkhamer38562 жыл бұрын

    I have to say the chandelier was the perfect piece 👌 Nice work 👌

  • @guyazbell7437
    @guyazbell74373 жыл бұрын

    Awsum build your gonna have generations of greatness there!

  • @Benson_aka_devils_advocate_88
    @Benson_aka_devils_advocate_884 жыл бұрын

    That chandelier is beautiful!

  • @josephineflatt74
    @josephineflatt744 жыл бұрын

    you built your self one beautiful cabin be very proud.

  • @MountainFireWoodworks

    @MountainFireWoodworks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Josephine! Kind words

  • @irwin209

    @irwin209

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MountainFireWoodworks u

  • @irwin209

    @irwin209

    2 жыл бұрын

    Va is onjkk

  • @sergeyzeleni503

    @sergeyzeleni503

    Жыл бұрын

    Это Канада 🇨🇦🍁?

  • @grumpyolddude5374
    @grumpyolddude53744 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see family come together to build such a beautiful cabin. And to get along with each other in today's time. God bless your family.

  • @finsteraarhorn286
    @finsteraarhorn2864 жыл бұрын

    Great Inspiration, makes me jump out of my garden shack and wanna built a log cabin!

  • @robertlewis3902
    @robertlewis39023 жыл бұрын

    You know I've been dreaming and planning out a log cabin for me and my family this past year and each time I need motivation that I can do it I watch this video

  • @tearsofjoyforallthispain

    @tearsofjoyforallthispain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Checkout the youtube channel bushradical, hes got some good diy cabin videos as well

  • @alfa0mega74
    @alfa0mega742 жыл бұрын

    one of the best log cabins

  • @GlobetechtruthJF
    @GlobetechtruthJF4 жыл бұрын

    Just watched your first vid build and commented on the comments..haha.., the ones here are more intelligible. great work...to finish off my last comments, working in the industry back in the day restoring old log structures and doing a few new builds you guys and girls bring back good memories; we traveled throughout Alberta in those days...proud of our builds but more so the smaller ones. One of our last accomplishments...largest log building in Western Canada 38K per floor under the guidance of Bernard Warner I was his 2IC. well, why not finish a career in style. We drew a crew of 30 sometime 40 when the real good guys wanted to put in a full day in any given week with most on chain saws. (War story..lol ) Very monumental and yes Oil tycoon. Panoramic view back side of Calgary.., Just too big, grotesque a quick stat here is 300 foot of wall in 30 ft log lengths and 115 saddles per row 20 high maybe more in half wall 2nd floor. yup over 75K without the log swimming pool which has got to be problematic now with moisture who knows Bernard was inventive. I am guessing now, he did not need the basement underground bomb shelter maybe now he may have been visionary but take note the logs will stand the test of time. and next to the wine cellar but the gallery overlooking the squash court, my favorite game at the time. however, they lost the whole perspective, even then, no charm but the log work was and still is tremendous. Your build is perfect. love it. Particularly chuckled watching the drill mishaps (hitting the nail) putting up the railing and the miscalculation on assembly. Did you know Murphy's law was around on our build too.? Who the hell was Murphy, he must have been a real screw up..LOL. Nice Job...I have a few pointers..going to look you guys up in 2020, need some help now and couple 45-degree saddles as well, those are fun ...lol ..need to get back to nature and my roots .. Wonderful Cheers

  • @Free-bt6gn
    @Free-bt6gn4 жыл бұрын

    These guys are killer with a chain saw and just about anything else!!! I love this cabin and the views are spectacular!

  • @TealHouseFarm
    @TealHouseFarm3 жыл бұрын

    Man, what a wonderful project to complete together as a family...well done!!!

  • @sausanalialmusawi750
    @sausanalialmusawi7504 жыл бұрын

    Light tree is a beautiful idea and a wanderful design

  • @rockridgefarms
    @rockridgefarms4 жыл бұрын

    wow, that cabin with that view! a place to be proud of!

  • @KryphonUK
    @KryphonUK4 жыл бұрын

    this is actually very calming to watch.

  • @magdat.240
    @magdat.2404 жыл бұрын

    Superb! The house, your work, the whole idea. Loved watching every second of it ♥️ All the best to you guys!!

  • @aleveraj
    @aleveraj4 жыл бұрын

    What I like the most, is how you guys fulfilled your grandpa's wish... If today's societies would respect and honor their seniors more often, this would be a better place. Regards from the other end of the american continent.

  • @PatBoots
    @PatBoots4 жыл бұрын

    This rug really ties the room JL

  • @coneyisland4568
    @coneyisland45684 жыл бұрын

    When I saw the notification on my laptop, I dropped what I was doing, made myself a coffee and sat down to enjoy your vid. The cabin looks amazing! The chandelier is my favourite piece...a work of art that you would pay a small fortune for here in London. You've inspired me. I have a huge Black Poplar in my tiny garden that needs cutting back, and I'm sitting here looking at a branch that just might be suitable for the job. I hope you've got more of these vids lined up!

  • @MountainFireWoodworks

    @MountainFireWoodworks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Great to hear from you! You're a big part of the reason I make videos like this. I really hope you make something out of that tree in your back yard. Even the chandelier wouldn't be too difficult. If you do please send me pictures! I would love to see what you make. Especially out of black poplar

  • @coneyisland4568

    @coneyisland4568

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MountainFireWoodworks Great to hear from you too, made my day. It's an indigenous tree and there are fewer than 200 left in southern England. The rare Poplar Hawk Moth (a big beauty!) only breeds in these trees, so I feel blessed to have it in the tiny patch I call my garden. It's 13ft by 20ft, not too bad for the centre of London, don't you think? The neighbours have been complaining and trying to get it removed for years, but it's going nowhere while I'm living here. It's a real haven for the small birds and squirrels around here. Seriously though, you've got real skills and creativity that most people envy. I come from a large Irish family of eight siblings and I love watching you all work together.

  • @BenAziz007
    @BenAziz0074 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I remember watching you guys build this. You guys are very gifted. The finish product is amazing.

  • @brookesmith8223
    @brookesmith82234 жыл бұрын

    The light is beautiful!

  • @traviswolf
    @traviswolf4 жыл бұрын

    Nice work, fellas. Thank you for documenting the project - it’s very helpful. Bonus points for not editing-out the part where wifey chastises your approach to the loft banister. Sometimes my wife delivers the best advice when I least expect it and need it the most. She sounds like a winner- hope y’all enjoyed the finished cabin.

  • @Terminus1962
    @Terminus19624 жыл бұрын

    Perfect location, gorgeous cabin, and beautiful family. All the hard work will pay dividends to all of you in the form of healthy living and priceless memories. Special mention to your awesome dog. 🐕

  • @renatomartinez3183
    @renatomartinez31834 жыл бұрын

    Its the work of artists...there's no words to express such admiration for all the hard woodwork!!!!!!

  • @joandelur4407
    @joandelur44073 жыл бұрын

    one of the best thing a man can do..his home..so beautiful guys, amazing work, thank you, two videos rock!

  • @steamsteam6607
    @steamsteam66074 жыл бұрын

    How did you get power up there? I don't see any solar panels or anything. Or the water. Or just all the equipment? Did you buy that plot of land and get a building permit? Did you have the ground analysed for stability? What is the insulation value of those logs? How did you insulate, wind proof the floor? How did you run electrical and plumbing? Or the ventilation of the bathroom and kitchen? Did you have a machine to strip the branches off of the logs? Do they all grow that straight? How many did you have to cut to have enough of the right thickness? What's the tolerance on that? How much did this all cost? How does it compare to regular builds? Did you do the usual landscaping, foundation work? Are there other interesting things or pitfalls, problems with this sort of build?

  • @sambrandt3688
    @sambrandt36884 жыл бұрын

    What a great video, I enjoyed how you showed things going together (even though it was sped up) I really enjoyed the dog. I knew Border collies were smart but I had no idea they knew how to add subtitles to videos. :-) I also liked that you gal's knew how to help out and work with tools. They had a really good dads. Anyway, thank you so much for allowing us into your world. Its a really beautiful world by the way.

  • @MountainFireWoodworks

    @MountainFireWoodworks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sam! I appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @rhondaclark716

    @rhondaclark716

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sam Brandt They are the best loving calm dogs as they get older .

  • @alaricharris3872
    @alaricharris38724 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful cabin and a blessing to have your Grandpa work through and teach ya tricks

  • @edensgarden1775
    @edensgarden17753 жыл бұрын

    That is beautiful. Love the chandelier.

  • @iamhuman9822
    @iamhuman98224 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely beautiful home. So much love and passion went into building this. Great job guys :)

  • @cole4700
    @cole47004 жыл бұрын

    I'm pumped to see the finishes!

  • @ericpicotte8407
    @ericpicotte84074 жыл бұрын

    As a Canadian living in the States, I sure do miss home. Nicely done, fellas. Cheers

  • @hotforteacher7540
    @hotforteacher75404 жыл бұрын

    Man, that's not off grid that's a life of luxury with money to spare.

  • @truevanilla2241
    @truevanilla22412 жыл бұрын

    My favorite cabin interior build vlog! I love the hardware and style of your black furniture!

  • @Loesters
    @Loesters4 жыл бұрын

    Great job!! The chandelier is beautiful!! Very nice cabin. And what a laugh you guys had building it.. I love. I hope you enjoy it for a very long and amazing time!

  • @oldthudman
    @oldthudman4 жыл бұрын

    Love that spiral stair.....

  • @MountainFireWoodworks

    @MountainFireWoodworks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Claud Pipkin it was in my brothers vision from the get go!

  • @ironcone7694
    @ironcone76944 жыл бұрын

    absolutely amazing cabin, i’m in awe of how beautiful it’s up there and how amazing your cabin is, so cosy and such a nice view something to be very proud of no doubt !!

  • @quill1260
    @quill12604 жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos I have ever seen.

  • @MarcMcGill
    @MarcMcGill4 жыл бұрын

    NICE!! Wish I could live in one like this!! Keep up the good work!!

  • @sawsanali6191
    @sawsanali61914 жыл бұрын

    Perfect house and even in winter become so fast warm. You guys did a great job. Congrats.

  • @laynemacek2350
    @laynemacek23504 жыл бұрын

    Not sure why there are thumbs down?! Looks great!

  • @johnnyturbo8460
    @johnnyturbo84603 жыл бұрын

    Very cool way to spend time with family!! Loved that chandelier idea!!

  • @seward9
    @seward94 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations guys and girls, this is just an awasome work, so impressive by what you accomplished.

  • @shirleyanderson8441
    @shirleyanderson84414 жыл бұрын

    Masterful. Ideas, workmanship and filming.

  • @lorileo4319
    @lorileo43193 жыл бұрын

    You guys are blessed with an amazing family!

  • @inyourgenes
    @inyourgenes4 жыл бұрын

    Tight family that cherishes it - best wishes to you all.

  • @44251
    @442514 жыл бұрын

    You and your family did a great job with your place. The hard work pays off. Excellent views.

  • @ronalddunlap9933
    @ronalddunlap99333 жыл бұрын

    What a BEAUTIFUL cabin!!

  • @poigames2535
    @poigames25354 жыл бұрын

    Good morning from germany. When dogs talk you need to write: Hooman . Nice Cabin!

  • @wilhelm5517
    @wilhelm55174 жыл бұрын

    Wow I’ve been waiting for this video for for almost a year. So beautiful house, wish I could be there in person!

  • @janicemalone3720
    @janicemalone37204 жыл бұрын

    That is a beautiful log cabin home , built with so much love and care. I love it. 💘

  • @iamgolden8351
    @iamgolden83514 жыл бұрын

    This cabin is amazing. Great job to you all! 10/10

  • @janieweyers6230
    @janieweyers62304 жыл бұрын

    This build is incredibly satisfying to watch

  • @Thewalkinggamergaming
    @Thewalkinggamergaming4 жыл бұрын

    12 solar panels a California king size bed rain collection 2 96 inch 8k tvs all 4 gaming systems satellite for internet 4 poly green houses for all fruits and veggies and 2 German shepherds one all white and one all black named sun and moon and 2 savanna cats named Chester and Cheeto 2 4 wheelers, a hybrid f150 and a 30 ft boat. And this is exactly where I’d be living for the next 30 years. 👌

  • @lithium23

    @lithium23

    3 жыл бұрын

    With Starlink Beta officially out you will get highspeed low-lat internet soon as well, who needs a grid.

  • @hollickrichard
    @hollickrichard4 жыл бұрын

    good night and thank you for sharing

  • @ilasq
    @ilasq4 жыл бұрын

    that little balcony looks so good

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong5272 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, what a family project.

  • @SnowinSummer37
    @SnowinSummer374 жыл бұрын

    First off, you ALL have an incredible sense of humour, which is amazing!!! NEVER change that. When I saw the bonus box of 50 Tim-bits I couldn’t stop laughing. 😂 I’m from Ottawa, don’t shoot me please. Just remember to vote this fall, to get the guy with the perfect socks on/out!!! lol Fabulous build, I’m SO impressed. Congrats to you all on a wonderful life long house to be enjoyed by your family’s for centuries to come. Well done Grandpa, as you did good and taught them well. Really well!! Cheers...

  • @nazy0078
    @nazy00784 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful cabin , I especially liked the dog’s comments.

  • @scottdreggors
    @scottdreggors4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Great video. Awesome editing.

  • @MountainFireWoodworks

    @MountainFireWoodworks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Scott! Lots of hours spent learning about cabins AND cameras haha

  • @carelessgachastudio5905
    @carelessgachastudio59054 жыл бұрын

    Those sunsets there are soo beautiful

  • @maneuschwander6394
    @maneuschwander63944 жыл бұрын

    That is a Beautiful Cook Stove - thank you for putting that in your cabin! :")

  • @kenhatfield7712
    @kenhatfield77124 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful cabin, well done. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come. Great video, characters with humor! Well done again.

  • @MountainFireWoodworks

    @MountainFireWoodworks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ken Hatfield thanks Ken! Appreciate your kind words

  • @petermontagnon4440
    @petermontagnon44404 жыл бұрын

    Saw the last one and you have put together an amazing place!! Kudos!!!

  • @ryankapalczynski5166
    @ryankapalczynski51664 жыл бұрын

    that chain saw dude knows how to cut, damn..

  • @MountainFireWoodworks

    @MountainFireWoodworks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Ryan! lots of ruined cuts and carvings through the years.

  • @3vimages471
    @3vimages4714 жыл бұрын

    Love it …... beautiful. I have to admit I was hoping for a first floor balcony with a lovely deck to sit out on and admire the fabulous view.

  • @crm_auto
    @crm_auto3 жыл бұрын

    Good day to all of you ! My name is Vladimir, I'm from Uroaina, Luhansk region ) I Want to say, you are great fellows, you did such a job and my admiration is not a chapel !

  • @kimberlyroute5983
    @kimberlyroute59834 жыл бұрын

    The light fixture 💡 is so beautiful

  • @esfesf1464
    @esfesf14643 жыл бұрын

    This house really is the favorite of the 8 billion people in the world

  • @EdnaTrullz
    @EdnaTrullz4 жыл бұрын

    Good night! We loved it, it was cozy especially with the super original chandelier in the room. Congratulations, see you soon. thanks.

  • @OneAzzholesOpinion
    @OneAzzholesOpinion Жыл бұрын

    Fine work lads a truly beautiful and unique home!

  • @ragingbullalf5790
    @ragingbullalf57904 жыл бұрын

    What nice bunch of people. I hope you enjoy your cabin, for many years to come.

  • @donjuandemarco2431
    @donjuandemarco24314 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful grid cabin. Good job 👍👌🖐️

  • @bruceayers512
    @bruceayers5124 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic build Everyone. Love the chandelier idea.

  • @theshadow1559
    @theshadow15594 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful landscape, beautiful views, beautiful cabin, worst home lighting system within a thousand-mile radius, one old man's opinion that envies your new home and how and where you built it.

  • @tng9794
    @tng97944 жыл бұрын

    That's pretty amazing and so special. Bless yall

  • @blitzburghbilly7813
    @blitzburghbilly78134 жыл бұрын

    THX FOR THIS UPDATE, GLAD I CAUGHT THE 1st. EPISODE OF THIS CABIN BUILD. 👍🏼 👏🏼 ..... ( KNUCKLE👊🏽BUMP ) Mountain Fire Woodworks

  • @minnesotagal507
    @minnesotagal5074 жыл бұрын

    Wow that view is to die for.

  • @bobdinovo6889
    @bobdinovo68894 жыл бұрын

    You guys did a wonderful job. Keep up the great work turning that cabin into a home away from home that you can enjoy for many years!

  • @m395williams
    @m395williams4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful design. Intelligent work and what a gorgeous view - perfect location. I wish I had the skills to build my own home.

  • @gordonclark7632
    @gordonclark76324 жыл бұрын

    What a view to wake up to.

  • @ernestodelapuente2964
    @ernestodelapuente29644 жыл бұрын

    wow..............very....very....very good job......I loved........very professional people !!!!!!! Thanks for the video !!!!!!!

  • @AllAmericanDreamChaser
    @AllAmericanDreamChaser4 жыл бұрын

    I am so jealous of envy😂 Absolutely amazing work! A beautiful cabin!😀👍♥️

  • @Hoku12
    @Hoku124 жыл бұрын

    Awesome cabin! Love all the detail 👍🏼

  • @Simpleman57
    @Simpleman574 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful job well done

  • @vivianwilliams2216
    @vivianwilliams22164 жыл бұрын

    The cabin looking fantastic!

  • @vernonhowell4485
    @vernonhowell44854 жыл бұрын

    that cabin is PHAT!!!

  • @wcsd9577
    @wcsd95774 жыл бұрын

    It looks amazing, you did an awesome job and have a lot to show for all your hard work. Cherish the time you got to spend doing such a lasting project like that, with your grandfather especially. I hope you make many great memories there in that beautiful cabin with such an amazing view.

  • @katieholt9543
    @katieholt95434 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing chandelier 👍🏻

  • @caper55
    @caper553 жыл бұрын

    Great job on the log work on this cabin the wrought iron is very cool and contrasts well with the logs.

  • @rdo1231
    @rdo12314 жыл бұрын

    Great work, guys! Beautiful!

  • @greensnapper1602
    @greensnapper16024 жыл бұрын

    Cant wait till you have Smoke coming out of that Roof, smelling through the Pines !! With a Trout Stream !

  • @onlineoffgrid
    @onlineoffgrid4 жыл бұрын

    Cabin looks amazing well done you guys 👍👍

  • @1023Blessed
    @1023Blessed2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful home, awesome view. Great job guys! ❤

  • @gy4246
    @gy42462 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing

  • @butcher1734
    @butcher17344 жыл бұрын

    Both videos were very well done. Thanks

  • @gettingfdupwithfriends5541
    @gettingfdupwithfriends55412 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous home brother. Congrats!

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