$400 Cabin, Built in 2 Days!

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  • Опубліковано 18 бер 2024
  • This cabin was built using cheap materials and leftover parts for a total out of pocket cost of under $400. I don't usually work with wood, but I made it up as I went along and I think it came out pretty decent! Well, at least good enough...
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  • @happytorrentt4500
    @happytorrentt4500 2 місяці тому +171

    "It won't be permanent, I plan to move it at some point" is exactly what my great grandpa said in the 50s when he built his house. Still sitting relatively in the same spot, too

    • @Grave_Digger606
      @Grave_Digger606 Місяць тому +10

      These are just the things we tell ourselves while building to help us sleep better at night when we take small shortcuts. “This is temporary.” “I’m planning on redoing all this when I get this other project finished.” “This will work for time being until I get time make something else.” Most of the time, for me anyway, I’ll never end up redoing any of it, at least not within that decade 😂

    • @dannork1240
      @dannork1240 Місяць тому +7

      “There’s nothing more permanent, than a ‘temporary fix’”😁

  • @Aaron-mj9ie
    @Aaron-mj9ie 2 місяці тому +35

    This video will come in handy soon when we all HAVE to live in buildings like this.

  • @RYwoodview
    @RYwoodview 2 місяці тому +47

    I'm learning that "I think that'll be fine" is your motto.

  • @benjaminreinhardt259
    @benjaminreinhardt259 2 місяці тому +158

    Your wife is an amazing woman to put up with these shenanigans.

    • @transmitterguy478
      @transmitterguy478 2 місяці тому +31

      She is probably just glad he isn't in the house with her. 😂

    • @cryptowolf-zf3fs
      @cryptowolf-zf3fs 2 місяці тому +5

      He's a lucky man

    • @jodidonaldson5400
      @jodidonaldson5400 2 місяці тому

      @benjaminreinhardt259 right lol😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @llMarvelous
      @llMarvelous 2 місяці тому +2

      In any case it feels like disrespect to any human being, let alone your wife and kids
      And I’m not talking about price of things, it’s not the point, I also love to buy stuff reasonably cheap, believe me

    • @nightskylights4501
      @nightskylights4501 2 місяці тому +14

      @@llMarvelous what on earth are talking about? What disrespect???!!!

  • @DegenerateFabricators
    @DegenerateFabricators 2 місяці тому +91

    What an excellent use of recycled goods! Heck I’d live in it

    • @pujabelgian
      @pujabelgian Місяць тому +1

      I bought a used camper, lived in it while building my place then sold it for what I paid.

  • @3rdpig
    @3rdpig 2 місяці тому +29

    I love the pitched roof, but I'm not sure about the pitched floor. Still, it's a roof over your heads and it's cheap, so that's a win in my book!

    • @miatafan
      @miatafan 2 місяці тому +5

      I don't think the pitched floor would be too big a deal, as long as you adjust any tables to still be level

    • @BethCatt-jq6xi
      @BethCatt-jq6xi 2 місяці тому +8

      I lived in a house 🏠 with a pitched floor for a few pears until we got money 💰 saved up to replace it. It didn't kill me, I am still alive😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣

    • @williammcneill2753
      @williammcneill2753 2 місяці тому +6

      If the pitched floor bothers you, just build a new floor inside that is level.

    • @petezharhoel
      @petezharhoel 2 місяці тому +3

      Maybe instead of pitched floors there could have been something under the metal roofing to give it a slope like 2×2 boards on one side, just a thought. I like the build and reusing stuff is great

  • @DenisEdwards-ls2de
    @DenisEdwards-ls2de 2 місяці тому +28

    Great job. Fast and simple. Build a wood canopy over your window. Stop direct sun. And seal off for rain. You can also build one under roof line about 8 to 12 inches out. Throw rain away from building. Catch rain of the roof. You might need a mini wood burner. And some pictures on the wall from the dump. Lol Good job Man.. Have a good week.

  • @FlamingTightyWhiteis
    @FlamingTightyWhiteis 2 місяці тому +150

    You up there by yourself? If so don't do sketchy ladders. Knocked myself out in my own yard one summer for long enough to sunburn half my head. Rough ride off a wet semi tire

    • @Guns_N_Gears
      @Guns_N_Gears 2 місяці тому +18

      1000%
      My Uncle was paralyzed from falling from an 8' ladder last year. The whole family's lives have changed dramatically

    • @gsftom
      @gsftom 2 місяці тому +22

      Should bring someone w u so they can roll up over for an even tan

    • @Fierofreak01
      @Fierofreak01 2 місяці тому +25

      Look in the window at 9:18 he’s not alone… so no worries at all.

    • @larryalexander4833
      @larryalexander4833 2 місяці тому +2

      Hay another good low buck production video 👍💪🛠️🪛🔧 helpful tip.Old Bedliners make good roofing material. We use them on deer stands.

    • @brookerobertson2951
      @brookerobertson2951 2 місяці тому +3

      Safety 3rd is the way to go.. you want to be safe ? Just stay in bed 😂😂😂

  • @christophernewman8741
    @christophernewman8741 2 місяці тому +20

    I just got 18 acres I need to clear and store some equipment while I clear
    So this is right up my alley. Can't wait to watch it. Thanks for the upload

    • @wolfcloud8735
      @wolfcloud8735 Місяць тому +3

      Could ya sell me an 2 acres cheap? You can even pick the spot lol i just need to buy some cheap land but everything is expensive now adays

  • @asimplehorseman4648
    @asimplehorseman4648 2 місяці тому +20

    As a retired small cabin builder, this job was awesome.

  • @thomasnawrot6872
    @thomasnawrot6872 2 місяці тому +13

    Awesome! "Apparently theres lots of ways to have fun" lol

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman
    @monkeybarmonkeyman 2 місяці тому +12

    Places like yours out in the middle of nowhere almost always get hit by less-than-nice people who will strip the place clean. Hope it doesn't happen to your place, it did happen to a place we had. You literally cannot leave anything on the site. All the best!

    • @rosel368
      @rosel368 2 місяці тому

      That’s terrible. I’m so sorry to hear that.

    • @goldengriffon
      @goldengriffon 16 днів тому

      ¡Por eso hay escopetas!

  • @BIllMcCambridge
    @BIllMcCambridge 2 місяці тому +83

    Hahahaha genius. Tilt the building. Your ability to improvise never ceases to amaze me!!
    Thanks for sharing your talents and adventures!!!

    • @donaldcampbell5277
      @donaldcampbell5277 2 місяці тому +7

      Roof tilted for run off but, so is the floor inside.

    • @strongnew3744
      @strongnew3744 2 місяці тому +8

      Self cleaning... Cut a hatch/drain in the floor... Rubbish flows down hill.... Too😂..

    • @user-ht1xu4gv2u
      @user-ht1xu4gv2u 2 місяці тому

      Water gonna run off sides of house and into shed.....​@@donaldcampbell5277

    • @user-ht1xu4gv2u
      @user-ht1xu4gv2u 2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah make holes for mice spiders snakes to become. In

    • @froggersgarage5127
      @froggersgarage5127 2 місяці тому

      Not if it's a small hinged door leading to the ground ​@@user-ht1xu4gv2u

  • @wilsondavenport6939
    @wilsondavenport6939 2 місяці тому +11

    I would be interested to see this get some old pallets or old metal pieces added as siding in the future, maybe a wood stove and of course I’m sure that will come with time

  • @joedingo7022
    @joedingo7022 2 місяці тому +12

    That is such a clean use of those old crates, and a nice shed too.

  • @ridethroughlifertl
    @ridethroughlifertl 2 місяці тому +10

    This is the best youtube channel. I don't know why they have any other ones.

  • @RobertFay
    @RobertFay 2 місяці тому +31

    *- James, that was an impressively fast shelter build and wonderfully inexpensive, too.*
    *- I do hope your family enjoys the result and appreciates how clever you are, and the fun of it all.*

  • @aserta
    @aserta 2 місяці тому +8

    If you had 4, you could've put them in a wagon formation and used the gaps for the door, windows and use their "doors" to cover the gaps. That'd give you a large room in the center. As for a roof, sure there's a tarp somewhere... that's perfect for a pitched roof. Just gotta put two pieces of wood on both ends of the leading edge and string the tarp between them. :))

  • @transmitterguy478
    @transmitterguy478 2 місяці тому +6

    When the economy goes to crap, we know where James and his family will be. Love the videos, James!

  • @dirk4926
    @dirk4926 2 місяці тому +64

    The US government could have built this cabin for one thousand times the cost

    • @amandastyles-uh6zx
      @amandastyles-uh6zx 2 місяці тому +7

      Yep😂😂

    • @kenyonbissett3512
      @kenyonbissett3512 2 місяці тому +4

      And 999 supervisors directing the 1 carpenter. 😂😂😂

    • @ihatehers
      @ihatehers 2 місяці тому +2

      Why do you hate capitalism so much?

    • @kenyonbissett3512
      @kenyonbissett3512 2 місяці тому +6

      @@ihatehers what does capitalism have to do with these comments/jokes? Just curious.

    • @jeepsanddragons
      @jeepsanddragons 2 місяці тому +3

      ​@@ihatehers
      clearly you were never active duty. Jokes not for you. Move along civilian.

  • @jackmambawitsin
    @jackmambawitsin 2 місяці тому +8

    Cool quick shelter build! You mentioned it's windy there. Might be a good idea to secure the structure down.

  • @StewsChannel
    @StewsChannel 2 місяці тому +9

    That's resourceful! I never would have thought to use old shipping crates for a cabin! 👍

  • @JimsIfitaintbrokefixit
    @JimsIfitaintbrokefixit 2 місяці тому +7

    James your videos never disappoint me. No matter what mischief you get yourself into.

  • @corydriver7634
    @corydriver7634 2 місяці тому +4

    When I’m about to do something sketchy I think how my wife would feel when she finds me. Seems like you have plenty of scraps around there to build a ladder with. Nice temp cabin, certainly better than a tent. 👍🏻

  • @idrisddraig2
    @idrisddraig2 2 місяці тому +7

    Much tidier but more expensive than my new shed. Mine is made from scrap lumber and the sheet metal taken from walk in freezer insulation. Cost €18 in screws, about the same size. Took longer to build.

  • @gonehometoacadia3139
    @gonehometoacadia3139 2 місяці тому +12

    You have a crazy, fun, kids will never forget it, cabin. I love what you come up with. Thanks for sharing!

  • @maurohenriquefidelix2526
    @maurohenriquefidelix2526 Місяць тому +1

    We don't even consider wooden buildings here in northeast Brazil, but I just love these videos. I am definitely building a wooden shed for my tools. Good work, man!👍

  • @tauntingfrenchman3054
    @tauntingfrenchman3054 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice little project, could easily make it into a viable, comfortable tiny home with a little bit more work. Solar panel up top (found one online for $95), mini fridge (Bought one a while back for $50) some lighting strips in channels ($30-$50), add some insulation, plasterboard, linoleum, a little bit of paint and you got yourself a decent little tiny home for ~$700-$1,000.

  • @synapticburn
    @synapticburn 2 місяці тому +2

    nice work. An easy way to pitch a roof a little bit is to start with nothing on one end, and then put 1, then stack 2, then stack 3 etc 2x4's across to screw to

  • @htownblue11
    @htownblue11 2 місяці тому +4

    Congrats on breaking 70k LB! I’ve taken your advice and do my projects until they aren’t fun anymore, then come back to them etc. Keep the good content coming.

  • @cncomics
    @cncomics Місяць тому +1

    Honestly, I like how modular it is. It shouldn't be too hard to add to and rearrange it.

  • @nosrin1988
    @nosrin1988 Місяць тому +1

    "this should be easy." I love that.

  • @misterIceymusik
    @misterIceymusik 2 місяці тому +2

    9:20 scared the crap out of me lmaoooo ghost in window

  • @mickwtaylor438
    @mickwtaylor438 2 місяці тому +5

    We need a Vice Grip Garage and Puddins Fab shop Low buck garage collab!!!!!

  • @valtaylor2574
    @valtaylor2574 Місяць тому +1

    my friend and i built a 2 room corrugated tin shelter for 3 horse. we salvaged the supplies from both our yards. It cost us $21 for screws. 3 hurricanes later, its still there.

  • @TheMindOfOpex
    @TheMindOfOpex 2 місяці тому +1

    This is actually a great idea. I usually buy sheds to make chicken coops out of, but a shipping crate is much cheaper and will the job done

  • @therobinmasterstheory1636
    @therobinmasterstheory1636 2 місяці тому +2

    Good job dude. 😊

  • @moseshancock3336
    @moseshancock3336 2 місяці тому +2

    This is the way I work and fix things for my house and vehicles the extra things always cost more than the project 🙃 great video

  • @andersaxelsson2196
    @andersaxelsson2196 2 місяці тому +3

    Great done

  • @dogpotter
    @dogpotter 2 місяці тому +3

    That was fun for me! Thanks for sharing!

  • @robertmiller3381
    @robertmiller3381 19 днів тому

    Now that's what I call thinking ,,"inside",, the box
    😊

  • @Atvsrawsome
    @Atvsrawsome 2 місяці тому +1

    You are nuts with the inginuity. Its so cool to see this come together. You have given me so many ideas and so much confidence to handle my own projects.

  • @mikealvarado654
    @mikealvarado654 Місяць тому

    Oh man! Just found your channel. Instantly subscribed. I have recycled SO many things into new things. Pallets into raised beds, water heaters into woodstoves,pallets into sheds. I've also refurbished old woodstoves, made bbq s from propane bottles. Oh, they make great portable air tanks too. So now I have you to help instigate my schemes. THANKS!!!

  • @wesgraham9588
    @wesgraham9588 2 місяці тому +3

    Looks good 👍👌

  • @user-xl5np5dp8n
    @user-xl5np5dp8n 2 місяці тому +2

    Those burritos do sound good!

  • @lmiller37
    @lmiller37 16 днів тому

    Love love love this!what a blessing 🙌 you already had a great way to haul them, then all the little extra you had at the site! Your family is sure blessed to have you 😊 way to go!!!

  • @anthonywilliams379
    @anthonywilliams379 Місяць тому +1

    having a raised roof on top would be better for keeping it cool inside in sunny weather than angling the whole building

  • @mattmurray517
    @mattmurray517 2 місяці тому +2

    This is why I am subscribed. Excellent work

  • @iaam117
    @iaam117 2 місяці тому +1

    One heck of a building ya got there. Great views. Isn't that how every house in New Mexico is built? LOL!!!! That's how Ricky Rollover builds. He's my nephew. He thinks building like that is just fine. He has an AirBnB that he actually rents out. With a pit toilet and everything. Natural aromas to go with the natural views around his fine AirBnB.

  • @mrjumbly2338
    @mrjumbly2338 Місяць тому

    Love the practical approach, shelter does not have to be that hard. not full time living but works for weeklong adventure outings. You can add a small counter for food prep or even find additional pods to add on.

  • @gzkarr3730
    @gzkarr3730 2 місяці тому +1

    I guess the algorithm saw that I watch Coldwarmotors and it guided me to your channel. One of the very few things UA-cam has done right.

  • @classifiedinformation6353
    @classifiedinformation6353 2 місяці тому +1

    I just spent $3000 on a shed for my $2000 riding mower. The shed is better than my house. Any comments?
    John in Bethel, Missouri. USA

  • @anonimo9933
    @anonimo9933 Місяць тому +1

    I been watching several videos on how to make mini cabins and this is what I been looking for.
    #minicabin

  • @TerryLawrence001
    @TerryLawrence001 2 місяці тому +1

    I am going to enjoy these Low-Buck Mining videos!

  • @georgepepperman4584
    @georgepepperman4584 2 місяці тому +1

    Advanced fort building at its best! Great work!

  • @nosrin1988
    @nosrin1988 Місяць тому

    "Apparently there's lots of ways to have fun." I love this soooo much.

  • @deadmandying6234
    @deadmandying6234 Місяць тому +1

    that cabin is made out of better quality wood than your average ryan home

  • @mrwest5552
    @mrwest5552 2 місяці тому +1

    i enjoyed the concept. thank you.

  • @kevinleee3408
    @kevinleee3408 2 місяці тому +2

    Loved this video ❤

  • @BethCatt-jq6xi
    @BethCatt-jq6xi 2 місяці тому

    When I was a teenager, I built a club house from old pallets old carpets on the inside of the walls, everybody really liked it 👍

  • @laserhawk64
    @laserhawk64 2 місяці тому +1

    Nicely done! Personally, as an artist and (when I can concentrate, which isn't anywhere near often enough) as a writer, I find both of them quite fun. I'd love the chance to learn more about workign with wood and metal, but where I live right now, I'm not allowed to fab, and I _hate_ that.

  • @tominmo8865
    @tominmo8865 Місяць тому

    Another way to pitch the roof is to put the crates level, then use a 2x4 on one end of the roof to raise the roof panels on that side. Viola, level floor and sloped roof. Great job and very entertaining.

  • @bb8.371
    @bb8.371 2 місяці тому

    Awesome! Looking forward to seeing more at the mine!

  • @robertholcomb6200
    @robertholcomb6200 2 місяці тому +1

    Always amazing what you can do!
    Your motto is the best!
    Got a T-shirt with that?!? And a hoodie?!?

  • @gareththompson538
    @gareththompson538 2 місяці тому +2

    Thats a great re-use of the shipping crates. Why did you not take the bus there for them to use?

  • @joemiller7853
    @joemiller7853 2 місяці тому

    A guy really needs a small crane out there to help move cabins. Maybe an old Galion? Great video!

  • @DemensionJ
    @DemensionJ Місяць тому +2

    Close your eyes and listen to hank hill build a mini cabin. You're welcome

  • @Freedbird
    @Freedbird 2 місяці тому

    Roll that metal cone over, and stand it up. Kitchen and dining room ! Make a woodstove for your new fire resistant space. Cutting out an entrance also gives you a door.
    Nice quick cabin build. Fun to watch.

  • @Kyle-ev4fk
    @Kyle-ev4fk 2 місяці тому

    good job! Looks fun to build and fun to hang out in!

  • @GraemeRobinson
    @GraemeRobinson 26 днів тому

    love the cabin build. Just discovered your channel and I appreciate everthing about your approach.

  • @terrywilliams7825
    @terrywilliams7825 2 місяці тому

    Great job!😮😊

  • @mondavou9408
    @mondavou9408 10 днів тому

    I would like to get my hands on some of those Crates. I would be perfect to keep a lawn mower out of the weather.

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 28 днів тому

    Great work and video😀

  • @purplegravy
    @purplegravy 2 місяці тому

    This video proves that I will watch you do pretty much anything. Pretty much.

  • @That_ole_Dodge
    @That_ole_Dodge 2 місяці тому

    The cabin nailed it!!!

  • @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE
    @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE 2 місяці тому

    Great job with the cabin James 😁👍

  • @rogerj.3640
    @rogerj.3640 Місяць тому

    Awesome little cabin. 👍

  • @donscarborough1951
    @donscarborough1951 2 місяці тому

    Great job. Awesome Video.😊👌

  • @rexhaney9806
    @rexhaney9806 2 місяці тому

    There you go man that works to build your nice little shelter

  • @daviddaviscrawford3669
    @daviddaviscrawford3669 Місяць тому

    Awesome! Very beautiful creative and very useful thanks for the idea

  • @Kletke84
    @Kletke84 Місяць тому +1

    Imagine how much better it could be with a little more effort

  • @StewartPaton
    @StewartPaton Місяць тому

    I see in the background the previous owner making good progress on the cleanup 🤣

  • @mountain-man0
    @mountain-man0 Місяць тому

    Oh man, a fellow New Mexican!
    Subscribed. Love your channel!

  • @GleeChan
    @GleeChan 2 місяці тому +1

    If this guy starts talking about propane, I'm gonna lose it.

  • @rekcusdoo
    @rekcusdoo 2 місяці тому

    Needs a second window to prevent it being too dark. But other than that, a nice place to hang out during a storm!

  • @cdoublejj
    @cdoublejj 2 місяці тому

    really enjoyed this one!!!!

  • @r1lark
    @r1lark 2 місяці тому +2

    Pretty cool method! I like it. Is your 'new' place so far out in the boonies that you don't get vandals, scrappers, and people out just to tear stuff up because they are stupid?

  • @stephransley4371
    @stephransley4371 2 місяці тому

    Great build.

  • @transdetendal
    @transdetendal 2 місяці тому

    as long as it is this fun to watch ,i dont care what you build or do, cool forward an to the point cheap builds

  • @Bawkr
    @Bawkr Місяць тому

    Love it great vid and building

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico4288 2 місяці тому

    Nice work on the cabin..

  • @ShopJock
    @ShopJock 2 місяці тому

    Very innovative and budgetworthy project. Interested to see what you do with the new place

  • @austinl4915
    @austinl4915 2 місяці тому

    Love your style. 😎

  • @darralpphillips
    @darralpphillips 2 місяці тому

    Well done, a true pioneer in the modern age.😊

  • @aubreylionswings8889
    @aubreylionswings8889 2 місяці тому

    Love your videos!

  • @markc5593
    @markc5593 2 місяці тому

    Congrats. again on getting that place, I'm trying no to envy you too much.

  • @user-hm9xy5kz7h
    @user-hm9xy5kz7h 2 місяці тому

    Crazy people living in a box! I gues there was a song about "living in a box!"? As me working dayly on old machinery, your conclusion inspires me how much fun one can have, if once for a while not doing so.
    Best wishes from the Bayerwald
    JB

  • @torquealleygarage
    @torquealleygarage 2 місяці тому

    I’d build this every weekend. That looks like a blast!

  • @runner406
    @runner406 2 місяці тому

    I'm actually redoing my shed right now omg epic idea I hope u show us more of this

  • @nigelbeiley6668
    @nigelbeiley6668 2 місяці тому

    Great vid❤ just be mindful when you’re on your own!😊