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What comes to your mind when you hear the word cabin? Does it invoke images of old –timey shacks on the frontier, if it does then you are in for an amazing treat. Back in time cabin were a symbol of humble, country origins but now they are an aspirational goal for those who want…
In the Pacific Northwest, a couple built a pretty unique off grid cabin. The fascinating thing about it is that they managed to build it with only $300. The materials they used were mostly reclaimed from a demolition project they had and from what they can get online. Alyssa Craft and Jesse Stafford are building…
For nearly thirty years Richard Proenneke, an amateur naturalist, lived alone in the mountains of Alaska in a log cabin he built himself. The cabin is situated near the shore of twin lakes. He survived, hunted, fished and grew and foraged his own food, only occasionally he had supplies flown in by helicopter. His life…
Over 30 years of living alone, content and off-grid. Jill Redwood, an inspirational woman who lives on her own, off-grid with civilization an hour away.. This inspirational woman is Jill Redwood. She built her house in East Gippsland, Australia. 30 years she has lived alone completely off-grid with no city supply of electricity, water mobile…
Lost & Found Films 25 Years ago, John Coffer seemed to be have it all. A good-paying job, a nice house with a pool, a fast car and most of the luxuries that come with success. It was surprising that he decided to leave all that behind and move into a hand-built house with no…
The idea of building your own home can be intimidating, especially if you don’t have any experience, skills or knowledge about selection of materials and how to put them together. But having a free plan and a clear advice is a real benefit when trying out this new hobby. Ana White is a blogger from…
Barcroft TV In 1995 a small group of people got an idea to buy a land in Wales and to make it a community. They did that and lived “off the grid” style for many years, but then the government reacted and took into consideration their rightful ownership of the land. Because of that a…
IF YOU NEED A NICE LITTLE HOUSE TO GET THROUGH THE WINTER, THIS COZY LOG CABIN IS A GREAT CHOICE BECAUSE YOU CAN CONSTRUCT IT FOR UNDER 500$ Everyone who loves spending more time outside adores the style of log cabins. They are great for nature retreat. But people usually believe that they are too…
Self-reliant and off-grid habitants are treated like criminals in Colorado County. Even though, not so long ago there was no grid, for those who lived in the rural areas. Therefore, living off-grid was not an exception, but a rule. Many people learned to cope without sewage systems, water, power or other public services. So the…
These houses are very adorable and popular all over the world. People love their look as well as their strength and security. They are sustainable housing choice, because of the fact that they are built from renewable and natural materials. Usually it is requisite that the logs used for the house are taken from sustainable…