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

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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.
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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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@sandervanspauwen8916 4 года назад

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

@xXPurpleLoliTranceXx 4 года назад

Agreed! That's what I thought

@simongreaves210 4 года назад

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

@ryan.vision 4 года назад

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

@josesantana27 4 года назад

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.

@josephineflatt74 5 лет назад

you built your self one beautiful cabin be very proud.

@MountainFireWoodworks 5 лет назад

Thank you very much Josephine! Kind words

@irwin209 2 года назад

@@MountainFireWoodworks u

@irwin209 2 года назад

Va is onjkk

@sergeyzeleni503 Год назад

Это Канада 🇨🇦🍁?

@robertlewis3902 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@finsteraarhorn286 4 года назад

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

@steamsteam6607 5 лет назад

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?

@Free-bt6gn 4 года назад

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

@grumpyolddude5374 5 лет назад

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.

@aleveraj 4 года назад

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.

@TealHouseFarm 4 года назад

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

@Benson_aka_devils_advocate_88 4 года назад

That chandelier is beautiful!

@KryphonUK 4 года назад

this is actually very calming to watch.

@traviswolf 4 года назад

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.

@sambrandt3688 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@rhondaclark716 4 года назад

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

@PatBoots 5 лет назад

This rug really ties the room JL

@Thewalkinggamergaming 4 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@coneyisland4568 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

@@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.

@sausanalialmusawi750 4 года назад

Light tree is a beautiful idea and a wanderful design

@alfa0mega74 2 года назад

one of the best log cabins

@guyazbell7437 3 года назад

Awsum build your gonna have generations of greatness there!

@theshadow1559 4 года назад

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.

@brookesmith8223 5 лет назад

The light is beautiful!

@Cookie-ej9nc 4 года назад

A perfect addition to this video or a upcoming video in the future would be to get some amazing drone shots of the whole scenery and the cabin!

@tessaburkhamer3856 2 года назад

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

@GlobetechtruthJF 4 года назад

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

@greensnapper1602 5 лет назад

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

@dbcooper9935 4 года назад

I think I'm in love (with a cabin).

@cole4700 5 лет назад

I'm pumped to see the finishes!

@rockridgefarms 5 лет назад

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

@poigames2535 4 года назад

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

@oldthudman 5 лет назад

Love that spiral stair.....

@MountainFireWoodworks 5 лет назад

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

@crm_auto 4 года назад

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 !

@charlesburkhart800 5 лет назад

So amazing. Best view in the world! You'all are blessed!

@gordonclark7632 5 лет назад

What a view to wake up to.

@johnnyturbo8460 4 года назад

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

@quill1260 4 года назад

One of the best videos I have ever seen.

@renatomartinez3183 5 лет назад

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

@edwardseth1230 5 лет назад

First.. Family & friends makes it all the more reason to complete a place to be at.. i dub it as Bear cabin (where's the chainsaw cut bear) and have a good time as well. Suggestions: 1. fire pit.. a nice brick fire pit outside would be ideal for the family to gather around and have good bbq's or just sit around n enjoy the evenings..as fall is coming around. (2019 year passed quickly) 2. a round 15' (opening outwards) window would be ideal by the frame peak with mesh inside.. some way to open n close it. 3. removable mesh doors attached to all doors opening into the cabin. 4.Tools shed. 5. wood shed. 6. 2 Vehicle's shed. 7. Barn lighting fixtures with LED bulbs for outdoors.. all sides...it will be too dark at night. Thankyou for the video.. GOD BLESS this cabin.

@scottdreggors 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. Great video. Awesome editing.

@MountainFireWoodworks 5 лет назад

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

@robertoteteruk7635 4 года назад

Congratulations people!!! My like much you home.very beatiful ... greetings from Argentina.

@MarcMcGill 5 лет назад

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

@kenhatfield7712 5 лет назад

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

@MountainFireWoodworks 5 лет назад

Ken Hatfield thanks Ken! Appreciate your kind words

@maneuschwander6394 5 лет назад

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

@seward9 5 лет назад

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

@magdat.240 4 года назад

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

@nazy0078 5 лет назад

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

@george8873 5 лет назад

The dog parts had me laughing my butt off, lol. Great vid, thanks for the update.

@MountainFireWoodworks 5 лет назад

Thanks George! lol glad you enjoyed it

@temperhollow7716 5 лет назад

Heaven on earth for sure. Outstanding work! The scenery and views are spectacular too.

@truevanilla2241 2 года назад

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

@carelessgachastudio5905 4 года назад

Those sunsets there are soo beautiful

@inyourgenes 4 года назад

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

@joandelur4407 4 года назад

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

@alaricharris3872 4 года назад

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

@edensgarden1775 3 года назад

That is beautiful. Love the chandelier.

@ryankapalczynski5166 4 года назад

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

@MountainFireWoodworks 4 года назад

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

@minnesotagal507 5 лет назад

Wow that view is to die for.

@jimlong527 3 года назад

Beautiful, what a family project.

@Lone_Wolf_91 4 года назад

WoW! I always had a dream of build a log cabin in the woods but never had a tho to make it modern but just old fashion style, don't know why.. you always see those cabins being build with hand work only with no proper toilet, shower etc but damn me thx guys and YT for putting it in front of my face!

@MountainFireWoodworks 4 года назад

haha Thanks Mario! It was fun to watch it come together with a more modern interior. We thought it made a good contrast with all the wood and other rustic elements.

@kimberlyroute5983 4 года назад

The light fixture 💡 is so beautiful

@EdnaTrullz 4 года назад

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

@blitzburghbilly7813 5 лет назад

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

@44251 4 года назад

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

@SnowinSummer37 5 лет назад

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...

@ragingbullalf5790 4 года назад

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

@janieweyers6230 4 года назад

This build is incredibly satisfying to watch

@3vimages471 4 года назад

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.

@ronalddunlap9933 3 года назад

What a BEAUTIFUL cabin!!

@Terminus1962 4 года назад

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. 🐕

@berner 4 года назад

Don't like the chandelier, but I do like everything else. Good job.

@shirleyanderson8441 4 года назад

Masterful. Ideas, workmanship and filming.

@phatman808 4 года назад

I've never seen so many youtube log cabin building experts making up things to complain about. Make sure you let everyone know when you finally get up from your computer and actually go outside and build a cabin so we can all critique it!

@grillbuster1519 4 года назад

Oh yeah?! So, with all of this complainin’ about comments, I bet you are the best RU-vid commenter or comment critiquer, right?

@phatman808 4 года назад

@@grillbuster1519 you damn right I am son.

@lorileo4319 4 года назад

You guys are blessed with an amazing family!

@alexandragonek4050 5 лет назад

You've always been one for a creative eye. I see where it comes from! What a beautiful cabin!! Great videography (funny!). Hope to see more of your work.

@MountainFireWoodworks 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Alex! I appreciate the kind words :)

@bustersmith5569 4 года назад

Mountain Fire Woodworks Great job to say the least !!! Do you like the Dewalt tools ? Did they hold up ?

@vernonhowell4485 4 года назад

that cabin is PHAT!!!

@theguy9234 4 года назад

When you enjoy watching people build a cabin or just relax outdoors. It usually means our lives are too busy.

@AllAmericanDreamChaser 4 года назад

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

@hollickrichard 4 года назад

good night and thank you for sharing

@hotforteacher7540 5 лет назад

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

@ericpicotte8407 5 лет назад

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

@BenAziz007 4 года назад

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

@ilasq 4 года назад

that little balcony looks so good

@mattbroct 2 года назад

Amazing! We did a high end house and ended up ripping out that same floor and going hard wood option. The floor was loud, Pets nails, and few chips after a year. Hope yours is better, and the craftsmanship and skill is beyond amazing, thank you for the educational and incredibly filled work of art your family created!!

@iamhuman9822 4 года назад

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

@sheldonberg125 4 года назад

Very cool. This is a dream of mine. I don’t think it will happen for me but it’s nice to see this and see someone else’s dream come true. Nice work!

@esfesf1464 3 года назад

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

@alphawolf2993 4 года назад

wow in an age of unaffordable homes, im so jealous.

@falandosobreagro 4 года назад

Espetacular!! O melhor trabalho em casa de madeira que já vi na minha vida!! Parabéns a vocês!!

@ernestodelapuente2964 4 года назад

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

@wcsd9577 5 лет назад

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.

@davidaylsworth8964 5 лет назад

Great work! Just love the dog comments around 5:10 and after. Snorted my drink through my nose on it. Thanks for the laughs and again, nice work.

@kenhatfield7712 5 лет назад

Bless you. Thank you. Best part of the video. Bless you.

@kayoualorkyl 4 года назад

I love the location and how you guys built the cabin and you guys make the building very funny.

@Simpleman57 5 лет назад

What a wonderful job well done

@katieholt9543 4 года назад

What an amazing chandelier 👍🏻

@laynemacek2350 4 года назад

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

@bern735 4 года назад

Grande, bellissima casa. Sei un grade artista.

@seanmcguire7974 5 лет назад

So glad I found this

@MountainFireWoodworks 5 лет назад

Sean McGuire me too!

@teamskovhugger8135 4 года назад

😉👍 i just love Everything about these cabins or log houses. I wantet One since i was a kid. THE look , the sound , the smell of wood . And the fact if One day you dont need it anymore, you can take all your things out of this house and walk away from this and just let nature take it back and you have done very close to NO HARM to nature and I like that.