We Built Our Cozy Off Grid Cabin for $7,000
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2020
- Due to a relatively mild winter this year, we built our off grid cabin in about 1 month, using carefully selected materials to maximize cost savings. In this last video in the series, I give a run down of what we did and some things that I would change if I had to do it all over again. Below is a link to the playlist for the entire build series.
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We put in a bathroom!!!
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What size is your cabin...I must have missed that..
Just lift cabin with Jack's n put cement pillows
Gutters and rain water catchment and a filtering system is the way to go.
You can put a pot of water on your wood burning stove, that will put a little moister in the air. Won’t dry out the air so bad. You could also put down gravel where water runs off your roof, this will reduce mud splatter. All in all I like the cabin.
Yes, definitely put a little moister in the air!
pot of water on the woodstove would also act as a radiator and make it heat better
That's my dream home ,I'm 2 years away from retirement and planning on having a small cabin just like that to live in, God bless you and your family.
Thank you
If I was going to live full time in one like this, I'd build on a small bathroom. I've washed in the creek on a dare, but you sure as heck ain't doing it in the dead of winter.
My dream as well..
DREAM HOME? How sad is that?
@@userumbleyoutubesucks2871 Shitting on peoples dreams, that’s not very cash money of you. At least they’re attainable and clearly defined.
I had a similar cabin and placed mirror tiles behind the oil lamps and it really gave off a lot more light and was very cheap to do
That's a great idea.
Sheep’s of Cooper work too.
@@jfm562 WHAT IS ..........'SHEETS OF COPPER"....... FOR THE WIN ALEX..........CATAGORY WAS........AUTO SPELL TRANSLATION.
@@jfm562 My issue with that is maintenance to maintain a high reflectivity for the extra light. Mirror tiles require a wipe down with your favorite glass cleaner, copper requires regular polishing to keep ahead of oxidation, or it'll turn into a pretty, green backsplash for your lamp.
Little tile tip, Platinum thinset is a pain to mix and a bit more pricey, but will stick tile down very well. Removing it is a royal pain in the ass, you're better off pulling up the subfloor or whatever you've got it on 'cause it's coming up whether you like it or not, but if you want that tile to stay stuck for pretty much forever, that's the way to go
@@craigbielsky115 😂😂😂
Excellent job. It is worth a lot more then that $75,00 prebuilt Cabin.
Blood, sweat, and tears are priceless
He said 7,500...nottl 75,000
@@katelynnfenley1385 they're referencing the pre-built cabins that sell for 75k.
I am building my own for every reason you stated. I am building a $9000 "cabin shed" for $1200 myself with way better material. I admire this. Every reason you did this, I am also. Great job!
You did a great job setting a budget on the basis of your needs. It's a wonderful camp. Your cabin is far more sturdy than an RV travel trailer. And it's way more affordable. You all will enjoy this for many years to come. The beauty of a video like this lies in the courage and determination of you, the builder, sharing your ideas as inspiration with the rest of us.
Thank you.
Nice place I'd love to have one on these at the vacation of my land would been some solar and motion sensors and buzzers in something so many bears and such
“Boss of the Swamp” is the Man! Learned a lot watching his videos.
It's lovely, but I would have made it higher off the ground. One thing I learned from my dad's cottage was animals will sooner or later get under there, and it nice to be able to get under, chase them out, fix any damage
And definitely put in gutters. The water will make a mess of the ground, and the wood skirt or foundation, or whatever......oh, and for the love of god, put in an outhouse! 😃
It's really nice though, must be pretty at night too with the oil lamps
@@angelaackerman8934 So its -10°.....and you are in yer snowboots & jacket with furry hood, with a joint & a lighter, on a sunny winter's blue sky morn? (^: ....for sure, an outhouse with privacy & a view, that's the thing.
I had to laugh, when I saw your channel name, because my father-in-law used to say that I was a jack of all trades, master of none, and not mean it as a compliment. I commend you for accomplishing your goals on your own time and well below what others have paid. I have the smaller stove that you first purchased, also with broken legs. Must be a design flaw. Love what you did with the place!
I am starting this same project for myself, wife and 3 children on a off grid peice. I have had 2 acres on a river for a few years now and I just snapped the other day and said I am going ro build it and move in it ! Love what ya did here verry cool !
Excellent
You can still add cinder block underneath pretty easily.
Unless your 4 x 4’s are soaked in creosote, which is illegal now, they will rot in roughly 20 years.
You can also pick up storm windows pretty cheap to put over the outside of your existing windows. That will pretty much be the same thing as having dual panes.
Like other folks have said, you want to put a vent on each side of the subfloor to help cut down on dampness.
Nice cabin. The thing you want to do the most is enjoy it.
One word sums up this build...."Awesome!!!"
Thank you
The penny tile hearth is such a nice touch.
People always forget about surplus supplies and seconds. You can save a lot of money 💰!
Is it safe? Some recycled patterns are not! Hmmmm anyone else thinking what I'm thinking
Man that's a great little cabin for the price
This is beautiful. My husband will be retiring next year from being a corrections officer for 20 years. We hope to sell our current home, buy a nice amount of land, & build a smaller house for us to live in full time. Something like this could easily be adapted for that & would definitely fill the bill on what we want as a home.
I bet your husband saw alot of cheeks get busted. I hope he enjoys retirement
@@runningkirkwa2934 LOL I thought the same thing. Anyone that can do that job for 20 years and not go crazy or dirty deserves a good retirement.
The only thing I can say might be a problem you'll regret in the future is having the posts go into the concrete. Even treated lumber can have issues over time when it's IN concrete. A different way to do it would have been to have the concrete with post anchors so that the wood is separated from the concrete for longevity of the wood.
Do you know of any evidence that post anchors last longer and have the same stability?
@@jimsomerville3924 Well, they are code in some regions of Canada for that very reason. I don't have any specific examples I can pull from at the moment, but I'm sure you can google some more info about it.
@@hellcat1988 we added a bedroom to our house and put the wood onto the 4 post brackets. been there for 20 years now.
Should be set on concrete piers easy to move and adjust level . Attaching to wood posts is a amateur move they might heave out or tilt and you can't fix easy. On piers its nothing to fix
Good guilty wood will not rot from moisture in ground if concrete is under post and all the way up just above ground tapered off oak posts using this method will last much longer than a concrete post .
Damn, this is exactly what I need. I can’t pay ten grand let alone thirty for the bigger sheds. What you made is what I looked at. They wanted ten thousand bucks for the one that looked like yours.
I’d rather do the concrete slab instead of lumber. You were right about that.
I wanna build two of these. One to live in and the other to work. This is more involved than O thought.
My cabinet maker buddy told me it’s not real difficult to build a shelter but it is easy to make stupid mistakes.
I was assuming if I built it on my own it would probably cost around three grand.
Boy was I wrong. My friends giggle when I say that out loud.
This is gonna cost me no matter what I do.
🙄
I love your music interludes. Definitely a step above the average UA-cam how-to video
G'day, I'm an Aussie and I'd like to mention that the wooden flag is way cool
“Woke up in the middle of the night and it was almost 90 degrees.” Been there done that staying in a cabin about your size. 😃
Congratulations, well done. My husband and I are trying to do it debt free. Circumstances in our place has us making some different choices but we're hopeful to build a homestead and continue building a life together. God bless you
anyone could just bought a used trailer camper with everything in it and done with it, but it’s what inspired a person to build, what’s in his mind, your first 45 seconds of your video summed it up,, fulfillment... great job man!!
Thank you
I see videos all the time where people use shipping containers to build off grid cabins and i always note how expensive it is and you still have to frame inside to insulate and you have to cut holes in steel walls to install windows. You did this for $7000, and its 1000% nicer than any of the similar sized shipping container houses I've seen that cost more.
Playing devil's advocate here..... True, shipping containers are more costly in the beginning, but there are cons as well.
A few I can think of, right off the bat - they're way more durable than this shed cabin, sealed properly, I think the container would last longer!
Also, my money would be on the container, if there's a major storm, or say if one of those trees fell on it!
What if a fire breaks out? I have a feeling the damage would be greater in the shed home.
Regardless, one has to weigh the pros & cons as to what will be best for you/your family!
Take care guys, & be safe!
@@mizzpoetrics They are durable in one way, they are meant to stack a lot of weight, as soon as you start cutting into it you take that away, there really is no good reason to use a shipping container. Even if you got one for free.
@@scottrunge4077 I've seen some really nice builds using containers on here, but again, each person would have to weigh their pros & cons & make a decision.
If I were going to a foreign tropical or warm weather country - I'd prefer the container. I'd have a greater sense of safety for one against storms, & little bugs definitely wouldn't be snacking on my home! 😁
@@scottrunge4077 If I got a container for free, I'm certainly going to make good use of it!
I don't need it to look like the Taj Mahal - just liveable & decent! Majority of us women know how to turn a house into a home! 😅
@sam sam used $2500 containers would have double the room and made of metal..
plus there's already plenty of information to begin building on them, you don't have to spend the time designing your own water tight metal shell, it's disaster weather/earthquake proof even when stacked, you can lock it up from the outside etc..
plus shipment costs that much on the high end
There's a reason it costs more and people choose to pay that extra cost
You did a great job. Love the look of the place, especially the interior.
The only changes I would want is a propane stove and an outhouse.
Love the finished product and your KISS approach to water, bathroom, etc. Someone once told me that the best solution is the simplest one that works. This cabin exemplifies that perfectly. Well done!
Toilet turns into end table.....that's new.
Just a tip, lockable shutters to cover windows. Keep intruders out! Awesome build, love it
Good idea....would they be inside or outside?
@@Europaman1 outside. Keep windows from getting broke and keep bad weather out as well
No wonder there’s a coin shortage. They’re in your cabin
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😂😂Needed that laugh
Cute reply😂😂
Love the idea.
What did you use to adhere them and make the penny hearth non- flammable???
I have my shed, just need to find an acre or 2 that the state will allow me to put it on.
When money is cheaper than materials I love that idea
Perfectly imperfect. The journey of just doing it, what a total success. Thank you
I love this! I own a farm but not the house on it. It was sold separately so I ended up with just a couple of run down storage bins! LOL!. I was thinking of a small metal building an finishing the inside but this looks so much more cozy. My husband passed away so I can't build from scratch by myself but I could certainly finish the inside. Well done! I would move in there in a minute! It would be my getaway place to love on the land that was my mom and dad's place I grew up on!
I'm so sorry for your loss. Wish you luck with your new cabin! :)
@@rorschacht8478 Oh thank you so much. You're very kind.
One of the nicest cabins I've seen .you did a spectacular job building it .
Roof insulation was a wise choice, so was the floor insulation. Gutters are good, rain is the best. Great job, I am impressed! and that is not easy to do.
building code book + fire place + match = this cabin. this is really frontier lifestyle :) more power to you good sir!!
Nice cabin. Nice work. Looks great.
1. Simple solar and batteries are cheap and work well. Great for lighting, small fans, charging, etc.
2. Gutters are cheap and a great way to get free water. Best to bury a tank for storage below frost line. Small solar / batter pump to move the water.
3. I wouldn't worry about the posts. You will get 20+ years minimum. By that time you will have moved on - or figured out simple concrete blocks will work fine.
Really nice project! One thing, you might want to install a few vents in the skirt boards on each side so your substructure doesn't quickly rot.
The commode box you built is amazing, wouldn't even have guessed it was there. Great looking cabin
But in the wrong place!
Nice work. Amazes Me that you built it in just a month, on spare time.
I like this cabin better than others. The windows are smaller and higher. Plus a full door. Job well done. Nicely constructed. Love the inside decor.
Good solid decisions. Hope your years ahead are full of fun and adventure.
Thank you for taking us on a journey into the construction of your beautiful self built Cabin.
At first sight the eye is taken with how 'Just Right' the Cabin looks and this continues from every perspective.
Upon entering, the sheer beauty of the timber walls, ceiling and floor are a joy and the well equipped, proportional furnishing and kitchen cabinet complete the 'Just Right' appearance.
The wood burning stove and lanterns complete the homely, warm and comfortable atmosphere and I believe you got the right balance of size and the ceiling height gives such a light and airy ambience.
Most cabin originally consisted of one room and yours retains that open, uncramped feel.
The roofing sheets look well chosen and will give decades of trouble free service and your point of fitting gutters will be beneficial to the longevity of the walls and also form a rainwater capture system which can be filtered to provide water for cleaning or even drinking.
You both have built your beautiful Cabin to a very high standard and with meticulous attention to detail and the high quality of your workmanship is clear to see!
That you were able to achieve this on your budget is attributed to your careful research and selection of materials, and you couldn't have bought anything of comparable quality even at double your budget.
The love, sweat and cheers you both invested have made for as wonderful a Self Built Cabin as its possible to get.
It is elegantly simple and simply elegant!
Edited to correct spacing error!
Great bug out cabin!! I want a small cabin just like this on a couple acres in the woods it would be awesome!!👍👍👍
Good video. That’s for keeping it short yet informative. Looks great. Adding water catchment with a small solar setup to power an on demand pump (RV style) would be a great addition. Will be glad to see your updates.
Done all those things except the water catchment (its on the list). Check out the updates.
My friend it looks like you have what might be called a luxurious hunter's cabin. I have really enjoyed what I have seen in this video. You've given me ideas on how I might wanna build mine some day.
On a side note- something I did notice, if you put gutters on the side of the cabin, you could collect your rainwater.
BigDaddyDough1 container. No critters no rot
That is beautiful! Super functional. The people commenting about the toilet haven't been outdoors much I am guessing. LOL Geeze. If they are that squeamish, they wouldn't do well in a cabin in anyway.
Paint the porch posts and window trim green. And the corner strips. Absolutely cool cozy and efficient work I enjoyed the tour
That first stove my grand parents used to have good lord that puts out alot of heat with just a couple of pieces of wood!!!
That house is a nice in quiet love shack...!
Pretty cabin, vent under the house to prevent mold and rot...
Or lay vapor barrier on ground so it stays dry above it.. Moisture stays on ground then...
@@jamesgibbs8827 That's not how it works. Moisture gets in everywhere no matter what. There's moisture in the air. When you have high moisture content during the day and perhaps freezing temperatures during night, there will be condensation. The only thing you can do besides good ventilation is having it vacuum sealed (which is not feasible). Having a moisture barrier is definitely recommended and it might even give your poor design another 5 years, but it does not replace good ventilation.
Are you going to build something? I have two tips for you:
1. Be 100% positive that you have sufficient ventilation wherever there is wood.
2. ALWAYS keep wood off the ground.
Bonus tip: Thoroughly go through what elements your structure will endure throughout the year, and account for that. (Snow, wind, rain, hot/cold, contraction/expansion, natural water flow in the ground, will the ground shift? Mud? Gravel? Dirt?)
There is nothing worse than building your awesome structure only for the roof to fail 5 months later due to snow. Or the support beams to rot away within a year.
@@rorschacht8478 no that is kind of how it works,did you know very often plastic is laid over gravel prior to pouring concrete basements to act as a vapor barrier ?
@@thesenewythandlessuck Yes I do know that and it's used in combination with other installations but it's not by itself going to magically prevent moisture from collecting underneath the cabin, moisture gets in no matter what and you need sufficient ventilation both to dry and acclimatis as to prevent condensation and inevitably rot.
A vapor barrier only and by itself might give your structure another 5 years at best.
Build properly at first to prevent expensive headaches in the future.
@@rorschacht8478 you sound like a building contractor, are you? If so, what do you think of the bubble foil under the OSB on this build??? A friend of mine use it on on his trailer house skirting. They said it was unbelievable the difference it made in their heating cost!!!
I think you did a phenomenal job overall on the construction of this cabin. I’m impressed with the total cost of your build in comparison to just flat out buying a pre-manufactured shed cabin. The only thing I would’ve done differently is I would’ve made the front deck area a bit larger so that you can eventually inclose the area with screening. This allows you to enjoy sitting out-front, all the while having protection/separation from the rain and bugs like mosquitos. Other than that, you have a really nice and cozy little cabin that’s perfect for a hunting trip or a weekend getaway. Nice job! 👌🏻😎
Thank you for going through all the details of the build. Well done. Enjoy!
Thank you
Wow, you did an awesome job. It looks so homey. Maybe you can collect rain water in something after you add the rain gutters. I really like the wood you used on the floor and walls.
Nice cabin! I would have built it up off the ground a bit but hey. and +1 for the metal roof. Thumbs up for sure. 👍
Glory Be To GOD For Blessing your hands...You can start your own business Building Tiny House🙏
About 10yrs ago, we remodeled my Mother's bedroom at my family home w/ a similar "knotty pine-ish" type tongue-and-groove panels, run horizontally. She loved it, and right up until we were forced to sell the house/property following her death last year, I strongly remember how wonderful it always smelled in her room. Funny the things we tend to hold onto.
Its coming together slowly, but our plan is to do something almost identical to what you've built here. You really have created something special, & I've been inspired a few ways by watching your video. Subbed, too - you definitely earned it.
Thank you
You need to add vents for air flow under house. If you don’t, it will allow for high humidity to grow mold . You can buy from Lowe’s. Easy to have two across from each side and allow for air flow in summer. Over time, the wood under home will start to rot.
Wow what a masterpiece.
I was thinking of doing the same thing but I could never do all that skilled labor and have it looks so beautiful when it's finished.
You have a brilliant mind young man.
I think it looks great and for 7K one heck of a nice cabin. Your version is much more sturdy than any store bought. I think solar, water capture and maybe an attached outhouse / shower would make it quite livable for a week get away and something you can always add down the road. I'm looking at something similar for a rental getaway and this has some great budget friendly ideas. Nice score on your shopping too.
Beautiful cabin. We have a shed cabin on our place. We had no time. And actually it’s set out on the land five years now and we have not done much with it. We thought we would live out there. Life happened and we were needed closer to town. Fortunately we sold the big suburban home and bought a smaller home in a little country town. It also got us closer to our land. Things have eased up in our life. We might have a chance to spend more time out at the cabin soon. Especially with the current situation with the virus the cabin is looking like a good place to be. The cabin feels like home when we are there. And our dogs love it. It’s a 16x32. We were able to put a bathroom and bedroom in. The kitchen and living space is open. Awesome deal on the wood stove. We found one like your belly stove for $50 on Craigslist. Bought a lot at habitat for humanity. Got a big tub there. You could always do a little room off the side for a full bath. But I like what you have. I think it would be the perfect little honeymoon suite. You definitely could rent it out for that. I very much want to put a few little cabins on our property to rent out for the weekend. We are on the Tennessee river so it would be a great place for families who want to boat for the weekend. My other idea is to do boat storage like a you lock it. We could do videos cameras to keep an eye on it. Don’t know what we will end up doing. But it’s fun to think of the possibilities. Enjoy your beautiful cabin. You did a great job! Leslye
Great info and the best I have seen comparing building as to buying a cabin outright. Given my age now, perhaps a delivery is in my future. Thank you!
Suggestion:
1. Dig a trench (5degree down angle) around the cabin..going away from the cabin, this way the water (rainfall) from the roof goes into the trench and not make the flooring loose its level or make a muddy mess.
2. If possible lift the cabin using 2 40ton jacks (one on either side where u want to place the stone), one side at a time) by digging some earth n the place the jacks n lift the cabin (then place some large level stones) under the cabin foundations, how many stones is up to u.
Stay safe, God bless.
He said he cemented the 4x4 post into the ground.
Good information for me
Watch the video before you give any suggestion.....
Nice looking build. I like the price tag, but people often forget that you also need to buy property to put it on. That's usually where the real expense is.
I dont think anyone forgets that you have to have land to put it on.
@@FirstLast-dp8wb I disagree. All many of them see is that tiny house = tiny $ statement. They've probably been cliff dwellers in some apartment building and don't see the full picture of real estate outside of their four walls..
@@joewoodchuck3824 You did make the statement so I know you claim to disagree but really you don't. Did you think there are people out there that thinks the can build in cyber space? I doubt it, if so, that would make you the silly one.
@@FirstLast-dp8wb You've observed different people than I have then, or I simply have a different opinion. I don't deserve to be called silly for that.
You're dismissed.
@@joewoodchuck3824 I suspect there are many things that make you more deserving, silly. You're dismissed! Have a great weekend just the same! :)
The Boss of the Swamp Is the man ! He knows his business ! Great video by the way !
Fantastic cabin! Really like your attention to detail and your frugality 😊
Beautiful cabin, one of the better ones I have seen well done!
WOW - Fantastic! Congratulations to both of you. Enjoy.
Wow! This is so impressive! I definately could live in that all summer. Unbelievable what you can build for $7000! Great video.
Very work. A lovely small cottage for a very attractive pricing. I like it very much for its design , outside covering, the roof and the inside floor. I agree with you a smaller hater would have been just perfect. All my congratulations.
Very informative, thank you. My wife and I are gearing up for a similar project, so this was great!
Cozy, as you say, I love it. Funny end table/toilet story … I drank too much one night during college and stayed at my girlfriend's dorm room. I inadvertently turned her bedside table into a toilet of sorts, a tad different than what you have described, … we broke up shortly thereafter. Nice build!
the video just made me smile. I'm considering building myself next year on our off grid property
You just can't beat the sense of accomplishment once a project is finished. Regardless whether or not you determine you might should have done something a bit different.
Agreed.
Love the cabin !
Looks nice and cozy....best part it's just a ATV ride away.....
Knowing you did it your self ...you know it was well built the way you wanted it .....also think its great you support your Amish community. 😁🙏🇱🇷 looks so peaceful.
With your 24” on center stud walls you have a higher R value, over all it’s better insulated than if you did 16”.
Nice job.Hope you enjoy it for years for come.
Really cute home. So cozy.
It's a very cozy cabin looks real nice
You did a excellent job smart to check multiple suppliers for materials as HD & Lowes are pricey. Nice thing with your design is you can add on bedroom, bathroom easily if you so desire down the road. With it being so small a solar panel kit even from harbor freight would be enough for led lighting ,radio ect.
Jack of all trades, master of none. But Is still always better than a master of one ☝🏽
Great video and awesome cabin! Nothing better than working in the great outdoors.
-JTF
Yup solar would be beneficial. It has a nice look and I commend you on a job well done. ❤️✝️
Very nice 👍👍 this is pretty much what I'm looking for however, I'm disabled and need to have power and water. You guys did a great job on your Cabin 😊 keep on keeping on BIGGUN
Put a couple inches of gravel around the cabin to keep the rain from washing away the dirt. You could bring in a galvanized tub to bathe in, and they have battery powered shower nozzles to take a bath.
A beautiful cabin - great job! And a nice video and narration. It's a wonderful place for many new memories to be created. Thank you for sharing.
Enjoyed your cabin building series! I have an unfinished 15x15 cabin that I am still planning the inside setup...The exterior (paint, roof) is finished except for the decking, as it needs some more work.
you did an incredible job with good choices, no worries once you get 2 counties away from big city life
I love the logic you used when building the cabin. It looks great. I think I would have placed the toilet toward the back of the cabin next to the kitchen. I would have placed the stove in the center of the cabin or perhaps as you enter the cabin. If you need more space you might want to put the dining table top on a piano hinge on the wall and hang the chairs, Amish style, on the walls also. Great job.
I so wish we were handy people. Something like this would be awesome!
That is great man. I would definitely put a concrete pad under it. Worth the 3 g for critters and such. When I do mine I want solar powered tube heating in the pad. That alone would make heating much easier. I'll sub for more ideas. Thanks bro.
jtee think about containers work great
$3K to build a form and fill it with quick crete? Closer to $500. Then just drill in some anchor bolts for a cabin that small.
Historical Huscarl where you buying concrete $225 a yard here Fixin to do 4. 10x40 rv pads
Very nice cabin, came out perfect.
Awesome job, very cozy
I like the countertop that the sink is set in. The pine looks very good
Dude you done an excellent job on that it really looks good and I've been thinking about doing the same thing later on in the future but man like I said you done an excellent job is really looks good. You have a blessed day and be safe
Freaking AMAZING 👏 😍. WOW, you sure can see all the thought and planning that went into this build. I can see the possibilities within your build that would be perfect for our needs.
I want to build something similar but with a tiny bathroom + shower. Kind of the size you might see in an RV or tiny house...like 5' square or there abouts.
I love this cozy cabin you've built. You have great carpentry skills.
The cabin is absolutely awesome!!!
I would definitely like to get some advice cause I'm going ro build one myself. Great videos. Thanks
looks good and i bet youve learned a few more things for sure...have you thought of putting in a simple wall exhaust fan hooked up to a thermostat, powered by a little solar panel?..might do the trick while your sleeping.
Great job! Looks very finished and comfortable for small stays!