Building a Tiny Off-Grid Cabin in the Woods for a Year, Start to Finish

Timelapse video of the pole shed/tiny cabin I built in the woods over the past 1+ year using materials from the land.
Sawmill: Woodland Mills HM126
Music Credit:
Lobo Loco - Running Eiskrokodil
Jason Shaw - Back to the Woods
Kai Engel - Maree

Пікірлер: 112

  • @monica23689
    @monica23689 Жыл бұрын

    All of you reading this, we don't know each other and will probably never know each other but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world.

  • @dennisr.d.mascarenas3886
    @dennisr.d.mascarenas3886 Жыл бұрын

    Cozy little cabin.. Greetings from Colorado USA.. 😎🇺🇸

  • @billysoccerboypayne
    @billysoccerboypayne2 ай бұрын

    Oh boy, only God knows how much I need to live in a place like that, at least for a few months...you bet !!!

  • @spartakmayakovski
    @spartakmayakovski Жыл бұрын

    This guy is a good carpenter

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @thomascoburn926
    @thomascoburn926 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet-this my plan for this Summer in VT.

  • @jimgree
    @jimgree Жыл бұрын

    I can honestly say Ive enjoyed your video, its not full of crap miling time, thank you.

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it, thanks!

  • @leedog168
    @leedog168 Жыл бұрын

    Some great classic rock I hear in the background

  • @mr.action159
    @mr.action159 Жыл бұрын

    it's really amazing, I usually make it in a place surrounded by big and leafy trees, in winter...

  • @joankline343
    @joankline343 Жыл бұрын

    That's a beautiful little cabin that you've built there.

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379
    @tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379 Жыл бұрын

    This video was a joy and relaxing to watch. Well done!

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @tanyajenkins919
    @tanyajenkins9198 ай бұрын

    Very nice thanks for sharing

  • @bruceasans6608
    @bruceasans6608 Жыл бұрын

    Beauty spot bud I'd have no trouble living there great job.👍☕🍻🇨🇦

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @practicallyIndependent
    @practicallyIndependent Жыл бұрын

    So glad I found you. We just moved to Tennessee and sold our property in Bethlehem. It sure is beautiful in the north country. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Yes it is!

  • @benjimanburrell8374
    @benjimanburrell8374 Жыл бұрын

    That's amazing thanks for your content

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @alyngray7220
    @alyngray7220 Жыл бұрын

    Really love watching this kind of video..

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! Thanks!

  • @Dayesleeper
    @Dayesleeper Жыл бұрын

    Great little cabin and love the wildlife cam too. Great footage. Your Balashi shirt is awesome. Had some of that a few weeks ago when I was in Aruba.

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @FreyaRae1510

    @FreyaRae1510

    Жыл бұрын

    @@northofthenotch Hi may I ask what colour spray you used on the door please and what brand Thank you

  • @williewonka6694
    @williewonka6694 Жыл бұрын

    nice build. Must have been very satisfying to enjoy such a great cabin.

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. It is!

  • @user-do9qq3fm1r
    @user-do9qq3fm1r Жыл бұрын

    За время строительства засрвли всю округу - и в итоге с такими возможностями построили какую- то будку !

  • @maureenfreedenfeld7517
    @maureenfreedenfeld7517 Жыл бұрын

    Loved watching this!

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Iriyatl09
    @Iriyatl09 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful cabin!!

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @philippedomon5178
    @philippedomon5178 Жыл бұрын

    Hy guys, amazing job, really, I'm jealous😂 ,no of course, very nice place , with a lot of wild animals, peace area, god bless. The Frenchy.

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Getyupngo2
    @Getyupngo25 ай бұрын

    Very cool

  • @AimVec
    @AimVec Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Good job. Greetings from Germany

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @eastcoastcabinfever
    @eastcoastcabinfever Жыл бұрын

    Man o man that’s a nice meal friend

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @rockrolling
    @rockrolling Жыл бұрын

    This gotta be in Canada!!😁

  • @hoangthihao686
    @hoangthihao686 Жыл бұрын

    You have great machines for the job.

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jackbello101
    @jackbello101 Жыл бұрын

    Nice tiny house 🏡

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @TrevorChenier
    @TrevorChenier Жыл бұрын

    Incredible!!! Amazing work and video

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!

  • @johndailyva
    @johndailyva Жыл бұрын

    truly incredible video -- the stove looks EXCELLENT! would definitely love to see a more detailed version in the future

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! There is a whole series of 12 videos on my channel building this cabin. Video #11 has the majority of the hearth build.

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa3938 Жыл бұрын

    Great cabin build!

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you liked it!

  • @ravent3016
    @ravent3016 Жыл бұрын

    Did you insulate the floor? I didn't see that step of floor construction. It's a beautiful location for a cabin. Stone and copper are a gorgeous combo. :) Nice job.

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks! We loved the stone and copper. No we didn’t insulate the floor, I was on the fence about it. It’s such a small space to have to heat so I didn’t think it was necessary, but it might have been a good idea, I guess we will see haha.

  • @peakyblinder777
    @peakyblinder777 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful cozy build and great surroundings . Was it a metal roof, would have like to have seen more on the building of the roof . Great job guys ! 💯👏👏👏

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Yeah with the roof, we were learning how to do it and so we did not film it. Next time!

  • @mikec.8556
    @mikec.8556 Жыл бұрын

    Great job !

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jokerswang
    @jokerswang Жыл бұрын

    Just an fyi, your chaps are not going to stop that electric saw if it goes into your leg. chainsaw chaps are designed to clog up the clutch of a gas powered chainsaw, electrics do not have a clutch. Also when you're downing a tree, if you're going to run away from the tree, running 10 o clock or 2 o clock are safer options.

  • @alfredmisterka5880
    @alfredmisterka5880 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice looking

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @Dreamertraveller
    @Dreamertraveller Жыл бұрын

    Wow loved the video

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @VinnieRed71
    @VinnieRed71 Жыл бұрын

    Great job! Cozy little escape cabin you built yourself. Enjoy!

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @marcopolo5365
    @marcopolo5365 Жыл бұрын

    If ur tow strap was shorter, you would have more control of your log when hauling

  • @fyrstwaffen8952
    @fyrstwaffen8952 Жыл бұрын

    SUPER NICE BUILD! FOUND YOU AND YOUR VIDEO AND LIKED AND SUBBED YOUR CHANNEL. LOOKING FORWARD TO VIDEOS UTILIZING YOUR NEW CABIN.

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @bushcraftsoloskills
    @bushcraftsoloskills Жыл бұрын

    Good job

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ishratrazi7662
    @ishratrazi7662 Жыл бұрын

    Love it

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @elsienorback7689
    @elsienorback7689 Жыл бұрын

    That battery saw sounds like a dermal tool.

  • @kearnsey64
    @kearnsey64 Жыл бұрын

    THAT was awesome! Liked how you used Shou Sugi Ban method of preserving the posts in the ground and the door. You are a very clever guy! Nice work!

  • @marcopolo5365

    @marcopolo5365

    Жыл бұрын

    Not

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @Donerightprepper1
    @Donerightprepper1 Жыл бұрын

    Good job nice cabin. I like the homemade bunk beds, but I am curious about the crank out windows why you put them in upside down cause the crank goes on the bottom. I mean don't get me wrong I don't really see anything structurally wrong with it, I've just never seen nobody do it upside down.. and I'm also curious what did you do to finish your Corners off on your exterior?

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Good question, I wanted them on top so that I could have a shelf on the bottom. Mechanically they work fine. Also, I didn’t realize that that was upside down until after I installed it haha

  • @andrewcorry7562
    @andrewcorry7562 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice!! What was the mixture of finish you used for the siding? Thank you

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Equal parts pine tar, turpentine, and boiled linseed oil. I ended up using 3 quarts of each for the siding.

  • @andrewcorry7562

    @andrewcorry7562

    Жыл бұрын

    @@northofthenotch thank you

  • @chrisroberts6860
    @chrisroberts6860 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely Done! how do you like the chainsaw? do you prefer electric over gas?

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    I do, but bigger trees, or if I had to do a bunch of work, I’d choose gas over electric.

  • @brasil-diversos7150
    @brasil-diversos7150 Жыл бұрын

    👍👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @thomaschandler4831
    @thomaschandler4831 Жыл бұрын

    So the year this was started was 1/1/2000 …. Wow … the camera must have cost a shit load …. That’s very , very good quality … 23 year old video with that resolution is fantastic

  • @saltysaves

    @saltysaves

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL they obviously didnt set the date/time on the camera

  • @theperiodictable6475
    @theperiodictable6475 Жыл бұрын

    I am curious as to why you burned the bottom part of some of the logs. Is that to prevent them from rotting when you put them in the ground?

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it helps with rotting. Partially as a waterproofing agent and also to deter bugs from eating it.

  • @maryverrell7843
    @maryverrell7843 Жыл бұрын

    Which Notch are you North of??? Crawford? Franconia?

  • @saltysaves

    @saltysaves

    Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering the same. I used to live in Lancaster

  • @marcopolo5365
    @marcopolo5365 Жыл бұрын

    When using a chainsaw u don't have to do saw motion like it was a handsaw u were using. Are u quite a novice in woodland?

  • @jokerswang

    @jokerswang

    Жыл бұрын

    I do it to check for binding, if you're cutting a downed log its good to make a sawing motion to check if the log is pinching so you dont get the saw stuck. completely pointless doing it while making your face cuts and back cuts but its a little electric saw so i'd get impatient with it and do the same thing lmao

  • @davidstoddard9160
    @davidstoddard9160 Жыл бұрын

    Isnt the paper suppose to go outside the sheeting on the outside wall?

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t do sheeting, just studs, housewrap and siding, so in this case it went on the outside face of the studs.

  • @manuelllopis-oo9lb
    @manuelllopis-oo9lb Жыл бұрын

    4:05

  • @yuli2981
    @yuli2981 Жыл бұрын

    Hello! Which state?

  • @hairbabe2u
    @hairbabe2u7 ай бұрын

    Have you done a lettuce video?

  • @juriekakoti2523
    @juriekakoti2523Ай бұрын

    By off Grid u mean no mobile nor any form of communication with the outside world .pls want to know

  • @mercedesruzo323
    @mercedesruzo323 Жыл бұрын

    Cuantos animales salvajes se ve por la noche pasando por vuestra cabaña

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    Mucho animales por la noche. Porcupine, deers, coyotes, foxes, and owls mostly. Mucho gusto!

  • @reagancaparros9796
    @reagancaparros9796 Жыл бұрын

    757

  • @edwinrondonrodriguez1135
    @edwinrondonrodriguez1135 Жыл бұрын

    I NOT SPEAK IN INGLISH.

  • @ridetofreedomf.e.3039
    @ridetofreedomf.e.30395 ай бұрын

    👏👏👏👏🪜🏗️🪜

  • @user-yr9jg2cb1f
    @user-yr9jg2cb1f9 ай бұрын

    เอากวางมาต้มผะโล้

  • @niziasadi3680
    @niziasadi3680 Жыл бұрын

    Ютуб овцы организуйте пожалуйста перевод на русский язык

  • @Beglecov
    @Beglecov Жыл бұрын

    Зачем столько не нужного инструмента

  • @thomaschandler4831
    @thomaschandler4831 Жыл бұрын

    Bro I think your date on your camera is wrong …. I finally put it together 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂…. I’m sitting hear watching this being amazed at the video quality… but your videos are dated in the year 2000 …. Lmao 😂 … I’m looking at your ATV and I’m like that’s not from 2000 …. Then you pull out a cordless DEWALT CHAINSAW 😂😂😂😂😂 ….. yea they didn’t have dewalt tools in 2000 that I remember

  • @davidhawes4519
    @davidhawes4519 Жыл бұрын

    Why do you use electric chainsaw why don't you use gas-driven chainsaw is it because it's environmentally friendly very strange

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    I just find it easier to use electric for smaller jobs. Also it makes way less noise. Nothing wrong with gas though, I have one as well.

  • @marcopolo5365
    @marcopolo5365 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry bud! Too amateur for me! Bye

  • @jamesw6484
    @jamesw6484 Жыл бұрын

    It would have been nice if you installed hardware cloth before laying the deck boards! That would minimize the mice issue down the road. 🤔

  • @northofthenotch

    @northofthenotch

    Жыл бұрын

    There are a few things I would have done differently, that is definitely one of them. Next time.