How To Build A Tiny Cabin + How Much It COSTS in 2024

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  • @stevencunningham4680
    @stevencunningham4680 8 місяців тому +22

    Hello Matt , I must say that for being an amature carpenter you did an amazing job and described your work like a master carpenter. You made some very good points on certain techniques that you used and I learned some new tricks that will be very helpful if I build a cabin. Overall I'll give this video and your skills an A+. Looking forward to the next one keep up the great work.

    • @alaskacabinadventures
      @alaskacabinadventures  8 місяців тому +1

      Too kind! Thank you so much

    • @user70331
      @user70331 6 місяців тому

      @@alaskacabinadventures why no weather/wind membrane on outer (under) side of floor insulation? foarm insulation may be ok, but cold and moisture still can find a way

  • @HomeSweetHomeAlaska
    @HomeSweetHomeAlaska 8 місяців тому +54

    This is the best cabin build breakdown on UA-cam! I'm currently using a bunch of knowledge gained from your channel to build my first cabin! THANKS for all the help MATT!

    • @FidoHouse
      @FidoHouse 6 місяців тому +3

      Agreed! Excellent presentation. Very cleanly done.

    • @Johnniebhoy83
      @Johnniebhoy83 5 місяців тому +2

      He's brilliant. You pick up lots of important tips & tricks. He also shows you his mistakes so you don't make the same ones.
      Also, another great channel for this is Dave Whipple at Bush Radical. I've learned lots from his projects too.

  • @PaulRWorthington
    @PaulRWorthington 7 годин тому

    Holy smokes, I've been binging a lot of construction, tiny home, and log cabin videos for a month or two, and buddy, yours is far and away the best! Informative, comprehensive, friendly, great production - the whole shebang! Thanks! 😃

  • @annesheridan3502
    @annesheridan3502 8 місяців тому +3

    Matt love this full script on the build. Solid advise. Love all your content and music keep it coming and that dog is as close to human as you can get!! 🐕 🛷

  • @Saxon360
    @Saxon360 7 місяців тому +136

    It was $6,688

    • @InfernosReaper
      @InfernosReaper 6 місяців тому +9

      Thanks. It seems weird to have such a long video for such a simple figure

    • @opiedrums
      @opiedrums 6 місяців тому +12

      ​@InfernosReaper because he went into detail and tips about the build.

    • @coolhand6656
      @coolhand6656 5 місяців тому +4

      @@InfernosReaper Seems weird? Dude, the title is "HOW TO BUILD A TINY CABIN" + ( PLUS) How Much It COSTS " smh

    • @InfernosReaper
      @InfernosReaper 5 місяців тому

      @@coolhand6656 Pretty sure that wasn't the title when me and the OP made our comments...

    • @HamRadio2
      @HamRadio2 Місяць тому

      I don't think you understand UA-cam

  • @Doc1855
    @Doc1855 8 місяців тому +2

    I enjoyed watching all of your videos when you were building this little cabin.
    It was a good series

  • @MattMadsHomesteadRD
    @MattMadsHomesteadRD 24 дні тому +1

    I am going off grid soon and this will be my main reference video on framing a proper 120sqft homestead cabin in San Bernardino, Ca. (Zoning is different of course) but your build integrity is great! Not many people mentioned the importance of galvanized and decking screws! I was going to totally miss this and then duh!!! 😂 and also glue all you nails. Good work!

  • @sm_au
    @sm_au 8 місяців тому +6

    New subscriber - love this channel! Very different beautiful part of the world from Australia where I live). I love all the ins and outs of how things get made or done. (I've never even seen snow ahhh so it'll be extra nice to watch on hot days here) ☺️

  • @davidpatrick1813
    @davidpatrick1813 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks ..I learned and enjoyed at the same time.

  • @pamalvestad3848
    @pamalvestad3848 8 місяців тому +2

    Great video, appreciate you sharing your experiences

  • @alzathoth
    @alzathoth 4 місяці тому +1

    so glad that you used a vapor barrier! it amazes me how many on youtube skip this very important step. Mold and rot is a huge concern.

  • @brucewilliamsstudio4932
    @brucewilliamsstudio4932 8 місяців тому +16

    I felt like a buddy was talking with me about things I need to think about for my cabin build. Great job!

  • @dolinick
    @dolinick 8 днів тому +1

    Nice video! I'm working on a cabin right now. South Texas cabin. Gonna build a second floor for a bedroom. 12x16 cabin. I get a lot of discounted lumber from the local lumberyard. Using recycled fence pickets for exterior sheathing.

  • @toddfraisure1747
    @toddfraisure1747 8 місяців тому +4

    Hey Man,
    Timmy from Truck House Life just turned me onto your blog. I like it so of course I subscribed.
    Unfortunately I'm now an EX- Sourdough from Anchorage and Sitka. Moved up there during the building of the pipeline in "74".
    Your cabin is about identical x 2. It was the up by Big Lake for hanging out when I'd flat track snow machines
    I did a 12-12 roof and over built the rafters for using the area for a sleeping loft. For roofing I used a product called Rapid Roof that was like a super thick plastic paint over their base cloth sealed to the osb. 300% elasticity and cures quickly. Using a man lift and a 2ft wide paint roller i put on 6 top-coats, left it white and painted the exterior walls white also. Plus I put on white window shutters. In the winter from my front property line and looking through about 40ft of trees it blended in. I admit that I got a lot of comments both good and bad. For heat, there was of course a wood stove, a 18" x 24" propane catalytic heater and a army surplus diesel heater. No electricity until the 4th year other than a diesel gen set that was army surplus also
    Keep up working on your dreams buddy and enjoy life. And never leave living in Alaska because you'll never, not miss it !!!

  • @BigfootRCrcoverlanddave2646
    @BigfootRCrcoverlanddave2646 8 місяців тому +3

    Awesome 👌 information Matt thanks for sharing your amazing Work 👏 Stay safe bro Overland Dave UK 🇬🇧 👍

  • @reneeleegreco1603
    @reneeleegreco1603 8 місяців тому +2

    NEW VIDEO.... YAY!!!!

  • @jarekr5784
    @jarekr5784 Місяць тому

    For an armature, you've got some great knowledge..... 20min in and there is a Ton of info for my 1st cabin build. Kudos to all of these great crumbs of info.
    End of thought 🤔

  • @HM-oy1cm
    @HM-oy1cm 6 місяців тому +1

    First > 90-second video I've ever watched start to finish. So good!

  • @lynnrabe4428
    @lynnrabe4428 Місяць тому

    Just moved back to Southeast Alaska,and hope to start a cabin like yours in the spring. This video is so helpful,as It will be my first build. Thank you!

  • @MinnesotaMegOffGrid
    @MinnesotaMegOffGrid 8 місяців тому +3

    Great explanations on how you built and why. Helps all of us newbies a lot in figuring out how to!

  • @kirstypollock6811
    @kirstypollock6811 6 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic video. Really clear explanations of the engineering WHY of all the decisions. Thank you!

  • @RonHight-un8uk
    @RonHight-un8uk 7 місяців тому +2

    Very good job explaining everything you need to know about the little details that could make a big difference! Excellent! Good job Bro!

  • @dontoothaker8567
    @dontoothaker8567 4 дні тому

    OUTSTANDING video! Well done!

  • @dokim9269
    @dokim9269 2 місяці тому

    Best summary for a cabin build I've see to date. Well done!

  • @nolannatashaTV
    @nolannatashaTV 5 місяців тому +1

    5 minutes in and already so many great tips!

  • @bobmcnoodler270
    @bobmcnoodler270 Місяць тому

    I didn't know you could put plastic on the inside like that I thought it would create mold but I am glad to know that I can on my next project hopefully soon or hopefully at all thank you and I love this video and the cabin

  • @JerkyLarry
    @JerkyLarry 8 місяців тому +1

    Great overview! I'd say you're more than a typical diy'er with all the knowledge you've gained

  • @dnhman
    @dnhman 8 місяців тому +1

    Great info, thanks for sharing

  • @The3DPrintingWarrant
    @The3DPrintingWarrant 2 місяці тому +1

    Man, what a great video! Thank you for taking the time to share

  • @mcarling6495
    @mcarling6495 8 місяців тому +1

    About the windows, I agree that some windows should be openable, but they don’t necessarily have to be sliding. The very best windows are the european style Tilt-and-Turn windows. There are also low cost options for windows that swing outward rather than slide.

  • @ColleenBee
    @ColleenBee 5 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video. I learned tons!

  • @HyattBludCleanupCrew
    @HyattBludCleanupCrew 24 дні тому

    The IRC gives tables for deck thickness and joist size which differ based on selected spacing. His sizes are not necessarily the least expensive. Check with your supplier if 24" oc joist spacing is less expensive with a 3/4" plywood vs 16" oc with 1/2" plywood

  • @majorleaguegrowing
    @majorleaguegrowing 7 місяців тому

    learned something about framing for windows in this video, seems pretty logical and simple, TY

  • @iamGarey
    @iamGarey 2 місяці тому

    Bro, when I find videos like this, I dream of UA-cam adding super like button. Thank you for your work and all the best luck to you!

  • @lukeheffernan2022
    @lukeheffernan2022 6 місяців тому

    Great job on the cabin, the way you explain the carpentry reminds me of my father. He’s a master, and I can tell you know your stuff

  • @danielleslie1842
    @danielleslie1842 5 місяців тому

    Watched on the TV it was awesome and y'all did a great job!

  • @thinkfastspeakslow
    @thinkfastspeakslow 5 місяців тому

    Well done! This video was really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share.

  • @DiabloOutdoors
    @DiabloOutdoors 6 місяців тому

    Wow! That's an amazing video full of very important little details. Thank you so much for this.

  • @georgetuider654
    @georgetuider654 8 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic video! Very comprehensive. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @mattbradley7968
    @mattbradley7968 8 місяців тому +2

    Love your videos brother came across your channel not too long ago n been watching pretty frequently ever since thanks for sharing all your awesome outdoor adventures, ways of living, and all the cool content you share keep em commin man N stay safe out there God bless 🙏🏻💪🏻

  • @teresaholland4790
    @teresaholland4790 7 місяців тому +2

    This is a great video and a great idea for a small cabin ❤

  • @rsinfelt1
    @rsinfelt1 8 місяців тому +1

    Excellent small cabin "how to" video!

  • @staskig6905
    @staskig6905 6 місяців тому

    Straight to the point, got the info I was looking for. Thank you Sir

  • @robertcook9264
    @robertcook9264 7 місяців тому

    We had a clue what we were doing when we built our studio, but not much more than that. We started following builder channels to see if they had tips on things we were fuzzy on. We had a couple of big ticket items given to us, somethings out of our scrap pile, and we hit up habitat for humanity. We got gutters and windows from them, 200 bux for about 8 windows, what a deal! We bought the windows first before framing, because we were going to go with whatever they had, our only stipulation was the front 2 should match. Id attatch a pic of the finished project if I could figure how.

  • @albinendler
    @albinendler 7 місяців тому

    I wish all UA-cam Videos were like this one. Tanks man.

  • @HamRadio2
    @HamRadio2 Місяць тому

    This is awesome. I want to build one of these Texas.
    If you want to setup some radio comms in your off-grid cabin, hit me up. It'd be a fun collaboration

  • @SolverDude
    @SolverDude 8 місяців тому +1

    I love the live edge spruce like you do!!
    Does using green spruce create twisting issues later? Or is the spruce dried in situ before you cut it? Using green wood is a big deal down south... Wondering about this in Alaska.

  • @margie8287
    @margie8287 5 місяців тому

    I love it! It's amazing! You have wonderful friends and oh, your family! I love the music so much! I watched your Christmas several times because it is so beautiful! ♥ So happy that you have a beautiful baby girl! 🧸 Beautiful family!!!!! ♥

  • @jeffholman8146
    @jeffholman8146 4 місяці тому

    Excellent but excellent explainations. Great job. Thanks.

  • @dobygillis3105
    @dobygillis3105 7 місяців тому

    Your voice is so cool. It reminds me of the old Disney movie's it's very special. Great channel.

  • @Mamacatolica12
    @Mamacatolica12 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for all the information.
    Great work!

  • @filmscorefreak
    @filmscorefreak 8 місяців тому

    This is a great reference! And as always, great filming!

  • @MountainMariner
    @MountainMariner 8 місяців тому +3

    Excellent presentation on a simple cabin build.

  • @adamlee3217
    @adamlee3217 7 місяців тому

    I like your video you played so much ligqo, an amateur needs learn and remember to make things go smoothly 👍

  • @trevorhallett4092
    @trevorhallett4092 5 місяців тому

    Brilliant presentation sir. Top marks

  • @solarcabin
    @solarcabin 7 місяців тому +2

    Looks good, your ridge beam is overkill and collar ties and hurricane straps on your eves are recommended. It is a small recreation cabin so R13 in 2x4 works. 2x6 would be better for full time. You need to get solar set up instead of using gas to call it off grid and I run my entire cabin full time off a 1.4Kw solar and 800Ah of batteries. Stay safe out there!

  • @muslimsilverstacker1472
    @muslimsilverstacker1472 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely phenomenal. Great job.

  • @deirdre444
    @deirdre444 6 місяців тому +1

    FANTASTIC video. Best and clearest narration for a cabin build I have yet seen. Would you mind sharing the brand you went with on your 10,000 BTU propane wall heater?

    • @Somerled_Pox
      @Somerled_Pox 5 місяців тому +1

      I think he said it's an "empire heater"
      I have no idea how these work, I assume it's the brand, but maybe it's a type? Apologies if I'm mistaken.

    • @deirdre444
      @deirdre444 5 місяців тому

      @@Somerled_Pox No need to apologize for trying to help. Thank you. :)

  • @PhilipSommers-fz2kt
    @PhilipSommers-fz2kt 6 місяців тому

    Great video, start to finish!!

  • @timejumpertarot1114
    @timejumpertarot1114 3 місяці тому

    Phenomenal video! Instant sub

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 8 місяців тому

    You learned a lot. Good on the vapor barriers. I've built all my life. It sure has changed a lot, for the better. Much more ability to maintain heating cooling efficiency. You are right to save money and time a lot of figuring sizes comes into play. I hate seeing scrap wood. It's money going up in smoke. I hope to spebd a couple nights in the cabin. With the new knees tjis year it will be next year before I can maje it most likely . All good Stay in tune and keep picking . Help Timmy every chance you get. It's the hillbilly way. Haha

  • @franksabatine9075
    @franksabatine9075 8 місяців тому

    Thanx for posting another great video ❤

  • @hugoblanc711
    @hugoblanc711 5 місяців тому

    What a nice video ! Thanks a lot for all the work ! i've learned a lot of tips in that one :) I got a woodhouse and i just build my garage on my own (btw, for the osb on the wall i left 4mm between all panel to let them space to expand during raining season). It's my dream to get a cabin like this one day, unfortunately in France, we're not allowed to get those kind of construction even if it's our land, you need so much permission (or live hide ahah) ! But maybe one day i'll get it (first the wood land but it's really expensive here (sologne - france)). I'm really envious watching you building your stuff in that wonderful land ! Hope i'll get in alaska one day on holiday ! Whatever, really great job and thanks for all explanation (i just don't got the measurement because it's in inch lol) !

  • @ejsocci2630
    @ejsocci2630 7 місяців тому

    Very nice job,thanks for sharing.

  • @lupettozonzolante
    @lupettozonzolante 5 місяців тому

    Video bellissimo ragazzi, complimenti🐺

  • @levispeaksloud
    @levispeaksloud 6 місяців тому

    Do your facia boards right after setting rafters

  • @RadioExpeditionProject
    @RadioExpeditionProject 7 місяців тому

    Thank you! Great video. 🤝

  • @petersmith9
    @petersmith9 7 місяців тому

    The hole in the top of the sonotube could fill with water and split the concrete when it freezes

  • @halver1990
    @halver1990 3 місяці тому

    Ficou excepcional! Parabéns

  • @GreenlifeFin
    @GreenlifeFin 2 місяці тому

    Lots of great tips, thanks. About the foam on the floor - how does it keep up? Nothing under it? That part was too fast.

  • @MrJeep75
    @MrJeep75 Місяць тому +1

    I want to build a 16x20

  • @hugoyoutub
    @hugoyoutub 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tips !

  • @kanalkurdistan
    @kanalkurdistan 8 місяців тому +2

    Good question ? how to build this hut

  • @69telecasterplayer
    @69telecasterplayer 7 місяців тому

    Great job! Interesting.

  • @MO-vr1jg
    @MO-vr1jg 8 місяців тому

    Well done.

  • @justpassinthrough7
    @justpassinthrough7 Місяць тому

    Good stuff!

  • @coreyperez13
    @coreyperez13 6 місяців тому

    I like it!
    North Pole, AK

  • @annashepard6337
    @annashepard6337 7 місяців тому

    Great video.

  • @Fantomx7g6
    @Fantomx7g6 6 місяців тому +1

    Been wanting a Cabin for EVER...or what they're called here in Australia...a SHACK...BUT I just couldn't enjoy it all year round...basically ONLY in WINTER as any other time it would be just TO STINKING HOT Without full Air Conditioning...wich defeats the whole purpose

  • @John-w9m8d
    @John-w9m8d 4 місяці тому

    I was under the impression that Bubble Wrap goes under the floor joists, leave enough of a crawl space , to get under and install it. It keeps heat in, every type of Bugs out ..

  • @Forest_Actual
    @Forest_Actual 7 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @bradwatters996
    @bradwatters996 8 місяців тому

    Did you insulate under the floor? Im planning on using bubble foil. I live in iowa so not as cold as ak.

  • @clayhughes3263
    @clayhughes3263 6 місяців тому

    How does the ridge vent work with the tongue and groove covering up the whole ceiling?

  • @ULJoshmg2011
    @ULJoshmg2011 7 місяців тому

    Great video Sir 👍 the are the design and layout available where we can buy ..?

  • @twagner6155
    @twagner6155 2 місяці тому

    Pier blocks are for the southern US only. Foundations should go to 42" for the northern US. It varies a lot for Canada and Alaska 10' for Anchorage for cast in place concrete piers.

  • @Willow_and_Sage
    @Willow_and_Sage 7 місяців тому

    My husband works for Yamaha, let me know if you have any issues with the generator.

  • @AleksaDjurovic-eo2ty
    @AleksaDjurovic-eo2ty 7 місяців тому

    how much does the material for the house cost

  • @cancelbubble6535
    @cancelbubble6535 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic breakdown. I suspect you don't have any building codes or permits to deal with up there as well? Do you expect your property tax to go up due to any reassessment for this new structure?

  • @undertaker666dead
    @undertaker666dead 7 місяців тому

    looks epic

  • @BLAM777
    @BLAM777 8 місяців тому

    Yes, when working with lumber, especially green wood, you have to remember it's not perfect. A real carpenter, which isn't me, told me a good carpenter knows how to hide his mistakes, lol.

  • @Revelation22-13
    @Revelation22-13 8 місяців тому +2

    Habakkuk 3:17-19
    King James Version
    17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:
    18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
    19 The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. Gods blessings are over you .

    • @geoffreyshubert2263
      @geoffreyshubert2263 6 місяців тому

      We are going to need that attitude going forward in America I think - thank you for posting!

  • @adriannicholson8819
    @adriannicholson8819 8 місяців тому

    or you can 4/5=9 on the corner if you don't have a sqware a good hand saw has a 45 and a 90 on the handle

  • @schrodingerscat7218
    @schrodingerscat7218 8 місяців тому

    Sixty dollars Canadian per square foot. Good video.

  • @pamacons
    @pamacons 6 місяців тому

    Hey that heater is made in the city I'm from. Or at least empire is based here

  • @SaintJames40
    @SaintJames40 7 місяців тому

    Total cost?

  • @ravenlorans
    @ravenlorans 7 місяців тому

    WAY Less to Build By Almost Half or More in some cases, than to Buy one prebuilt at one of those Side of the road Shed Sellers you see, that are Constantly getting Repo'ed.. I built a 10 x 10 Shed for Under $1,000. Took My Time doing so... A Prebuilt, Delivered and Set up the same size would have cost over $3,000 at the time I built mine and now can see them for $5,000 oh.. "Free Delivery within 50 miles.."..
    I Plan on building a 16 x 28 Shed/House. It will Cost Under $5,000 to Build the Enclosed Frame.. A Prebuilt 16 x 28 Enclosed Frame, Can't do Anything to it Until Paid Off, Will Cost Close to $20,000 and by the time you Pay it Off, Almost $30,000... I SAVE Between $15,000 and $25,000... and Put That Money into Finishing it off and even Furniture and Extra's... Maybe even a 2nd Story???

  • @kimjranwilhelmsen860
    @kimjranwilhelmsen860 8 місяців тому

    No air gap for the siding.. the moisture has nowhere to go.. tyvek-2’ gap then sidings. Check out how they do it in scandinavia. 💪

  • @etchediniron4249
    @etchediniron4249 8 місяців тому

    I tried to hit the thumbs up, but when I do it says “resource has been exhausted”. Don’t know what that means

  • @gracilism
    @gracilism 7 місяців тому +2

    Disagree on the per blocks. Your cabin is a light structure so it may be fine, but with a days' worth of work you could have had a foundation that lasted 100 years.

  • @dm.b7560
    @dm.b7560 6 місяців тому

    $6.600 sounds expensive, is Alaska expensive compared with USA?