Building a Simple Cozy Off Grid Winter Log Cabin (anyone can do this) - ASMR (Start-to-Finish)

Ойын-сауық

I build a super simple cabin on a very tight budget of just $7 using reclaimed materials and a few fasteners, bolts, threaded rod and a bit of hard work.
The small cabin is build from an a-frame template. It is very similar to a tent, but with solid back and front walls, with the tarp overlapping the frame. The tarp is also reused from bubble buildings such as soccer pitches and baseball diamonds. I really only spent money on the fasteners. A couple threaded rods, bolts, and some nails. I also use quite a few screws to hold down the floor which was reclaimed from palette wood, or skids.
I do not cut any live trees for this project, and am building in a replanted forest that was improperly managed for decades. My goal is to thin out the canopy of dead trees first, then cut out every other row to allow the forest to flourish and increase the tree diversity. Currently, all the trees in this forest are pines, and they don't allow any sunlight to reach the forest floor making it not very hospitable for forest critters.
Join us as we show you how to build a tiny cabin in the woods for a super low cost. All this can be done with a drill and screws, or a hammer and nails, a handsaw, circular saw, or chainsaw. We will also build a table, chair, and full bed!
The cabin sleeps 1 comfortably, but it's possible to get one more. If no stove is necessary, it's super easy to get one more person inside the tent, but there needs to be enough space behind the stove so the plastic doesn't melt.
If you decide to build this shelter, be sure to keep safety in mind and use a smoke detector.
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  • @ModernSelfReliance
    @ModernSelfReliance2 жыл бұрын

    *Working on a new project, but it's now quite done yet - hope you enjoy this ASMR version for now.*

  • @shastagreen8866

    @shastagreen8866

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just sweep the floor and it's done!

  • @naturerlebenbushcraft2921

    @naturerlebenbushcraft2921

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @Saints4life

    @Saints4life

    2 жыл бұрын

    Loved watching you both❤️ Thank you for another great video!

  • @jamesharris7868
    @jamesharris78682 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy it better when you both talk the silent ones are not as good.That’s cool though and t/y for showing us this build. I just enjoy hearing you and Don talking

  • @nerazurri44

    @nerazurri44

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here, I don't enjoy ASMR videos that much. I think half the fun is the explanations of what and why they are doing and the jokes.

  • @jamesharris7868

    @jamesharris7868

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me to it’s fun to listen and watch

  • @MangledGuitars
    @MangledGuitars2 жыл бұрын

    Best TV ON THE WEB!

  • @sadiq_akbar_taranwal
    @sadiq_akbar_taranwal2 жыл бұрын

    We all just appreciate the content this man and his crew makes its just a masterpiece imagine what's he's gonna doing the future 💛...

  • @martykennedy3962
    @martykennedy39622 жыл бұрын

    To my Canadian brothers to the north…….you’ve done it once again, another great build! I totally enjoy your channel.

  • @purenation6831
    @purenation6831 Жыл бұрын

    I am fully impressed! It’s just a complete kzread.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!

  • @happyheart2414
    @happyheart24142 жыл бұрын

    Always watching because I know I won’t be disappointed about what creation you decide to or what ever adventure you decide to take us on it is going to be amazing. From getting a chicken house, or getting pigs and making a pig pen to building cabins in the woods, it’s going to be beautiful and amazing! So just keep us guessing and keep the surprises coming!

  • @joepaul2554
    @joepaul25542 жыл бұрын

    ASMR isn’t for you brother! You and your crew are hilarious and we sit every week and laugh our asses off watching your content! I’ll watch anything you put up but we love the comedy that comes with your builds/projects! Thanks for all you do and keep up the great content! 🇺🇸💪🏼🇨🇦

  • @ModernSelfReliance

    @ModernSelfReliance

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Joe! Don't worry these re-cuts are just recaps to go to a larger audience. I'm working on a project right now...

  • @julesa.5887
    @julesa.58872 жыл бұрын

    I'm amazed by the mileage you've gotten out of that salt tarp! Recycling at it's finest!

  • @alicecain4851
    @alicecain48512 жыл бұрын

    The ASMR was amazing! I hope the cabin went up as easily as you made it appear. Thanks for saying anyone could do this. Don is such a great friend - especially since he's there because he wants to be. You're helping him be relevant as he gets older. He obviously loves working outside, with his hands, and the challenge of it all! Thanks again!

  • @russellwatters5891
    @russellwatters58912 жыл бұрын

    If anyone had access to a standing dead forest, a 20 foot piece of all thread, and a handy helper like Don, yes, anyone could do that...lol That cabin looks comfy, have you ever been to Missouri? 😆 😂 Love what ya'll are doing ❤️

  • @jerryrogers9703

    @jerryrogers9703

    2 жыл бұрын

    I live in Missouri!

  • @russellwatters5891

    @russellwatters5891

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jerryrogers9703 I live in Florida, but I'm putting an off grid cabin in by Winona

  • @genewileyopa
    @genewileyopa2 жыл бұрын

    Your going to be able to start your own little community with all these builds you've done.

  • @GenerousLife
    @GenerousLife2 жыл бұрын

    Great video but I love the talking. You have the best sense of humor. Good clean fun and comraderie.

  • @elsie9649
    @elsie96492 жыл бұрын

    I missed your commentary in this one. Surprised the chimney didn't burn that plastic. Love your videos.

  • @denniskisejr1736

    @denniskisejr1736

    2 жыл бұрын

    That looks like triple wall pipe it stays cool on the outside!

  • @earlshaner4441
    @earlshaner44412 жыл бұрын

    Hi from Syracuse NY USA everyone thank you for sharing your adventures with me

  • @catgynt9148
    @catgynt91482 жыл бұрын

    Considering the exorbitant cost of fuel in Canada, that cabin is worth a small fortune. Thanks for sharing this video Kevin. Wishing you, Don and your families a blessed week. Greetings from the lower 48. Peace brother

  • @patrickheavirland3599
    @patrickheavirland35992 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Minnesota USA!

  • @ModernSelfReliance

    @ModernSelfReliance

    2 жыл бұрын

    HI!

  • @donaldmarshall7894
    @donaldmarshall78942 жыл бұрын

    Spring has sprung and there's work to be done. How about doing one of Don's projects.

  • @debramorris7646
    @debramorris76462 жыл бұрын

    I liked the ASMR....but your sense of humor cracks me up!

  • @rustandcompany9682
    @rustandcompany96822 жыл бұрын

    The sun through the trees at 4:35 is just beautiful. I really enjoyed this build.

  • @annewendt8434
    @annewendt84342 жыл бұрын

    Pretty great way to use up all the dead and fallen trees and throw away tarp material!

  • @timkaldahl
    @timkaldahl2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing a little thinning in that biological desert. A lot more of those trees need to come down.

  • @ModernSelfReliance

    @ModernSelfReliance

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree.

  • @johnhayes1577
    @johnhayes15772 жыл бұрын

    Your creativity is amazing. Every person needs a Don in their life, it is great that you can document all of your time together.

  • @Morriperkele
    @Morriperkele2 жыл бұрын

    much prefer the videos where you talk through things

  • @irenaoreskovic8339
    @irenaoreskovic83392 жыл бұрын

    O other nice job you guys ,have a good day 😻👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @alwayscensored6871
    @alwayscensored68712 жыл бұрын

    Cordless angle grinder, hmm, handy. Will add it to my list.

  • @donnie2533
    @donnie25332 жыл бұрын

    Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

  • @nonedispose7420
    @nonedispose74202 жыл бұрын

    Solid nut and bold frame construction...take care.

  • @akocbibbo
    @akocbibbo2 жыл бұрын

    I really love winter content! rewatching the whole process was a blast

  • @kylejones2075
    @kylejones20752 жыл бұрын

    Quiet fun!!!

  • @livingterminal5792
    @livingterminal57922 жыл бұрын

    Seems like you keep pulling fire places out of nowhere,. Awesome.

  • @AlChafeMYBACKSTEP
    @AlChafeMYBACKSTEP2 жыл бұрын

    That came out really nice great job, be safe and have fun

  • @thesadinsomniac
    @thesadinsomniac2 жыл бұрын

    when im older i wanna buy tons of land and build things like this on it for people in need to live in. it could be like a little cozy village or something.

  • @RoryVanucchi
    @RoryVanucchi2 жыл бұрын

    Great info. Thanks

  • @eddiehoff5278
    @eddiehoff52782 жыл бұрын

    I've tried and tried but I just don't like ASMR. Still watched it farther than any other ASMR video.

  • @JedCraft69
    @JedCraft692 жыл бұрын

    I loved this build but I missed you. I enjoy your chatter, you make me laugh. Hope next video you narrate more. ❤

  • @lizsanabria5541
    @lizsanabria55412 жыл бұрын

    I am just so happy to see Howell this turned out looks cozy and comfy great job

  • @greggnoble5139
    @greggnoble51392 жыл бұрын

    Good video man

  • @jocelynhazelip1808
    @jocelynhazelip18082 жыл бұрын

    Those wood cracks 😊

  • @barbi6747
    @barbi67472 жыл бұрын

    Best ever!

  • @lindysmith13
    @lindysmith132 жыл бұрын

    It's 94 degrees today (May 22) in Massachusetts. That snow looks mighty good right now.

  • @dogleg6669
    @dogleg66692 жыл бұрын

    Let build a village with Kevin and Don now without words. Full Stop!

  • @dawnkangas2968
    @dawnkangas2968 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome 😎

  • @davidbuttars8086
    @davidbuttars80862 жыл бұрын

    Great build!

  • @PeterKNoone
    @PeterKNoone2 жыл бұрын

    Cozy. Don is pretty useful to have around :)

  • @olyman63
    @olyman632 жыл бұрын

    Great show thank you guys keep them coming

  • @praisegod4538
    @praisegod45382 жыл бұрын

    Kevin and Don - putting urban dwellers to shame, one video at a time!

  • @MikeCarnage7
    @MikeCarnage72 жыл бұрын

    Great video Kev! I love these ASMR ones you make

  • @laurieedeburn2449
    @laurieedeburn24492 жыл бұрын

    thanks

  • @KeeperofTheMountain
    @KeeperofTheMountain Жыл бұрын

    Nice job on the ASMR build. It is fun to do something different. I may try it on my channel.

  • @ib4359
    @ib43592 жыл бұрын

    Well done.

  • @desert-walker
    @desert-walker2 жыл бұрын

    Cool 😎

  • @systemspecchecker
    @systemspecchecker2 жыл бұрын

    "Anyone can do this" Me, living in a city without tree's and having virtually no tools. - "okay"

  • @bobbynelson8399
    @bobbynelson83992 жыл бұрын

    Love the content my favorite build is the pallet wrap that, build can be used for a green house as well,but why so quiet lol,i had to make sure this was the rite! channel

  • @SaffyFoo
    @SaffyFoo2 жыл бұрын

    I liked that 😁👍

  • @randyames992
    @randyames9922 жыл бұрын

    Damn right fellas

  • @michaelyarmie4858
    @michaelyarmie48582 жыл бұрын

    Don's a beast 💪

  • @glg3945
    @glg39452 жыл бұрын

    Great content. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family and friends. ❤️ 😄

  • @RichardSmith-um4js
    @RichardSmith-um4js2 жыл бұрын

    Have watched this before and fun to watch. Anyone can do this?...doubtful!

  • @BarbaraTristan444
    @BarbaraTristan4442 жыл бұрын

    My Favorite part is when you guys are sitting outside staring at the fire 🔥 (no talking) just blank starring like... ok now what?? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ (18:02)

  • @highcountryhomestead5270
    @highcountryhomestead52702 жыл бұрын

    When are you going to make a dance/disco studio for your wife and daughter? ❤️🤪

  • @artstoop8387
    @artstoop8387 Жыл бұрын

    I always hear how forrests are maintained by cutting down some of the planted trees. We have saved grounds to be repurposed as landfills 20 years ago. By planting trees row by row. I don’t know yet what kind of trees they are. But I would love your support if we ever come to know and start a campaign to let the youth learn how to build cabins and survival shelters in these ones. Is there a theory behind the madness something that js researched?

  • @pipesmoker67
    @pipesmoker672 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @wilbback8589
    @wilbback85892 жыл бұрын

    Hey. Is Don still single? He's impressing me with those pipes. ( Just had to ) Another one knocked out of the park...

  • @barrydeacon3551
    @barrydeacon35512 жыл бұрын

    Your cutting my all your trees down

  • @karmorosental6515
    @karmorosental65152 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @glenn9989
    @glenn99892 жыл бұрын

    Once you go white you never go back ? I finally got a white tarp and now that I used it I will never go back to green,blue,or drown everything is so bright und the whit tarp .👍

  • @staceymarkum3873
    @staceymarkum38732 жыл бұрын

    Hey neighbor, are you guys ok? The storm that hit us was nothing like the derecho that headed your way and I heard five people died 🥺. I hope you're family and friends are all safe and that your structures were undamaged. ✌💜🐖💨

  • @ModernSelfReliance

    @ModernSelfReliance

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm still without power from yesterday at noon... Fortunately I have systems in place... We are weathering the aftermath well. All structures are safe..

  • @staceymarkum3873

    @staceymarkum3873

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad to hear you have systems in place and that no structures were damaged. I hope you all stay safe or heal fast if anyone was injured. Drop a line if you need anything and hug those beautiful girls of yours! ✌💜🐖💨

  • @joancoleman1228
    @joancoleman12282 жыл бұрын

    You’ve built an entire village on your land. Will you ever open it up to the public, as in an Air B&B ?

  • @helenfanning5821
    @helenfanning58212 жыл бұрын

    I love the build. But personally would never use a white tarp. Because it offers no camouflage. I would instead use green or brown

  • @marknelson6777
    @marknelson67772 жыл бұрын

    Interesting project, a little weird no one speaking.

  • @wtechboy18
    @wtechboy182 жыл бұрын

    "Anyone can do this!" > gigantic drill > 4 foot drillbit sir.

  • @kevinr9058
    @kevinr90582 жыл бұрын

    Not into the ASMR stuff Stopped watching your brother's channel for the same reason I like your witty banter way better Kev

  • @PabloP169
    @PabloP1692 жыл бұрын

    Yep, that wood heater that you used wasn't suitable for much cooking, but you use what you csn scrounge I guess.

  • @TheRoon4660
    @TheRoon46602 жыл бұрын

    Is that really may 21/22? You seem to be a bit cooler than we are in Montreal today.

  • @SJC49
    @SJC492 жыл бұрын

    “Anyone can do this.” But not without Don’s help!

  • @denniskisejr1736
    @denniskisejr17362 жыл бұрын

    Great build! Were did you get the plastic? What mil is it?

  • @ModernSelfReliance

    @ModernSelfReliance

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's from those inflatable dome buildings. It's crazy thick.

  • @tedbryer2512
    @tedbryer25122 жыл бұрын

    HA HA HA!!!! I CANT BELIEVE YOU GUYS DID ALL THIS WORK WITHOUT SPEAKING!! IT must of drove you nuts while you were working. I was laughing right from the first. I hope the Girls didn't silence you for some crazy reason!!! HA HA HA!!!

  • @khamen723
    @khamen7232 жыл бұрын

    Are those McNuts? 🤣 And why an in-swing door? For the bears or for less space?

  • @gailcurl8663
    @gailcurl8663 Жыл бұрын

    What is keeping the HOT Stovepipe from setting the Plastic Roof on Fire?? All I saw was a Hole cut through the Plastic and the Stovepipe pushed through it, then you made a Fire in the Stove. Did I Miss Something??

  • @joebocco492
    @joebocco4922 жыл бұрын

    Kevin I love your videos but the silence I hope it’s not a new thing Thanks for sharing

  • @Toms_Bright_Ideas
    @Toms_Bright_Ideas2 жыл бұрын

    where did Don sleep? It looks like a one person cabin.

  • @adbc8737
    @adbc87372 жыл бұрын

    🌀💚🌀

  • @clovenbeast5183
    @clovenbeast5183 Жыл бұрын

    Valheim

  • @russellweber3466
    @russellweber34662 жыл бұрын

    The no speaking in the video is interesting, the sounds of the construction are neat, and way better than a wigger rap or ghetto rodent rap blasting in the video. How much did the fireplace warm up the tarp cabin?

  • @cmosphoto1

    @cmosphoto1

    2 жыл бұрын

    T-shirt weather inside the cabin.

  • @russellweber3466

    @russellweber3466

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cmosphoto1 I would think so, but the structure doesn't look like it would retain heat in cold weather, but would be real decent in warm and hot weather.

  • @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885
    @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang88527 күн бұрын

    can you list what kind of fastener you used - you're cutting them down to size?

  • @ModernSelfReliance

    @ModernSelfReliance

    27 күн бұрын

    It's threaded rod.

  • @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885

    @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885

    26 күн бұрын

    @@ModernSelfReliance thanks Kevin - I binge watched ur vids yesterday so I noticed you explaining that in the other vid. I made a primitive double wattle and daub hut using local hay (scythe cut) and willow logs - gable roof (or whatever it's called) - I took some photos. It was designed on an 1800 BCE archaeological dig from Germany. Turns out the insulation value was not matched again till 1990s insulation standards!! Only my walls don't really attach and one's leaning - so... hahahahah. It's 10 x 12 and so no permit. I got composting toilets - my 2nd one is on the way - from "Toilets for People" - an engineer who works in "Developing" countries also on toilets. I'm fascinated, like yourself, by the housing crisis and permits, etc. for micro-units (I didn't even know that term till a couple days ago!). I used to live in SROs in Twin Cities, Minnesota - they are very hard to find these days. Single Room Occupancy. Technically a "rooming unit" instead of a "dwelling unit" and so a campsite is a "camping unit" as a "dwelling site" instead of a permanent dwelling unit. Of course it is illegal for people to live off their own land now - as native indigenous peoples did, our ancestors, for 225,000 years. hahahahaha. So... to own a vehicle you need a "permanent address" with "facilities" as per the International Building Code and without a vehicle it's difficult to have a job, etc. Of course vehicles are destroying life on Earth via Co2 emissions being 100 times greater than the background rate of 12 gigatons per 200 years. Hilarious that all these high tech builders are not keen on our situation of imminent "biological annihilation" as googlescholar calls it. Well thanks for your response. First structure I threw up was a tipi and it's still standing after 7 years - last I checked - we had a tornado nearby recently with flooding so who knows? But I didn't "strip off the bark" - kind of doubt traditional tipis have the bark stripped off. It's willow so if anything I would want it to grow back? hahahah. I call it the "insane clown" tipi named after Drumpf of course. Yeah I have just enough room to stand up and lie down in the hypotenuse of the clay base - I put in clay mud walls with straw bales for insulation - and a French drain tube just outside the runoff to prevent flooding. The squirrels lived there until the Lynx ate the squirrel family - now just one squirrel survives. The pine marten got eaten also. The lynx got scared away from the neighbor to the south being a real carpenter building his property for permanent dwelling unit. hahahaha. thanks

  • @bobsagetwookie
    @bobsagetwookie2 жыл бұрын

    What size is that tarp?

  • @cmosphoto1

    @cmosphoto1

    2 жыл бұрын

    25' by 20'

  • @gowest5145
    @gowest51452 жыл бұрын

    A lot of our forest has been burned up in New Mexico. Everywhere we got firewood is burned and the National Forest is closed

  • @ModernSelfReliance

    @ModernSelfReliance

    2 жыл бұрын

    Poor management or super dry weather?

  • @magicmurlo

    @magicmurlo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ModernSelfReliance super dry weather. Unfortunately, those who use the forest or go by one don't care.

  • @user-eo2sf3by1v
    @user-eo2sf3by1v Жыл бұрын

    막 베어 제끼는구나?

  • @clearsky5207
    @clearsky52072 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Is there some law which forbade such deforestation?

  • @KeeperofTheMountain

    @KeeperofTheMountain

    Жыл бұрын

    These trees are already dead. He must cut them down or there will be a fire that will kill the living ones. He is helping his forest.

  • @aunikesufaemiknungafsa499

    @aunikesufaemiknungafsa499

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m a bit late, but he’s helping this forest by thinning out all those dead and dying trees. He mentions in at least one previous video that this forest was not managed properly by whoever previously owned the land. This forest is a monoculture where the trees are planted too close together on purpose. They are meant to be thinned out after a time.

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa39382 жыл бұрын

    First

  • @peggybailey8333
    @peggybailey83332 жыл бұрын

    You know, you should invest in a wood chipper instead of burning all of that. You'd have mulch for years.

  • @samsanfratello7549
    @samsanfratello75492 жыл бұрын

    Cat got your tongue?

  • @paulouellette7694
    @paulouellette76942 жыл бұрын

    Great video as usual but I am not a fan of ASMR!

  • @bj.roberts6410
    @bj.roberts64102 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha good video. Silent is ok...but...how can anyone do stuff without grunts or stuff like when you hit the wrong nail...😬or drop it...🤪still it was great entertainment

  • @toolboxmick5704
    @toolboxmick57042 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel but ahhhhhh man don’t start doing the ASMR stuff like your bro.

  • @mcbnj
    @mcbnj2 жыл бұрын

    hmm i wonder what amenities this cabin will have! maybe a bed? a chair? a table? a woodstove? that sounds about right. let me know when you really step it up and build a diy bushcraft zach fowler grade religious indoctrination chamber.

  • @mcbnj

    @mcbnj

    2 жыл бұрын

    also, don needs a pen.

  • @theodoredicks3305
    @theodoredicks33052 жыл бұрын

    You guys need to talk more in your video.

  • @1971jwing
    @1971jwing2 жыл бұрын

    Must be hard to always keep up with your brother "a"? Joke...Look forward to your content as it does not suc* Thanks and Great health to all.

  • @quinnwarman5139
    @quinnwarman51392 жыл бұрын

    I was hoping that you wouldn't go down the same road as Chris doing the asmr videos as that had me not watching anymore as I love your way of interacting with the viewer and humor ect please don't make this a weekly thing but it's your channel I respect that and it would take moor than a few video's that I wasn't keen to watch to stop watching your stuff as it's to good and ingageing thanks

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