Living off the Grid: Building an off the Grid Cabin for Winter


“Just three months ago we purchased 5 acres of land in the Pacific Northwest where we will be working to develop our off grid homestead 100% from scratch. While we will be working to build our timber frame barn and eventually timber frame house, winter has arrived and we have neither! We are boondocking in our RV and needed a way to winterize + stay warm.

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How We Found $7,000 in Reclaimed Construction Materials in Four Days


“We spend 40+ hours a week on documenting our journey of starting a homestead 100% from scratch in hopes of helping others! If you enjoy our videos and want to help us to create more, learn how you can support us without spending a dime: http://purelivingforlife.com/support/

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Tiny House/Cabin made from FREE Pallets


“Kevin Bentley (www.facebook.com/thepalletcabin) shares his “Pallet Cabin” with us- one he made from recycled and free pallet wood. This cabin, at 12′ by 12′, stands as a great little hunting, guest, or weekending cabin or cottage, or could potentially be used/ converted into a tiny house for full time living. Kevin, based in Georgia, (and a tiny house fan) has many other projects in the works, so be sure to check out his Facebook page, and subscribe!”

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Grand Designs S11E05 timber-framed house using recycled materials

“Kevin follows the progress made by estate manager Ed Waghorn and his wife Rowena, a couple who live an almost self-sufficient life with their four children on a smallholding in Herefordshire. They have been creating a timber-framed house using recycled materials.”

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