🎵You can download the music from my channel here ➡www.alaskacabinadventures.com/music

I have never sat through a 59 minute video before. Hell, I have trouble making it through a 5 minute video. I'm 70 years old, and every damn minute counts for me. Bro, you are an artist, philosopher and builder. You made my eyes sweat. Oh ya, you're a pretty damn good film producer as well. I actually screen videos for 2 international film festivals. You should think about making one and submit it to a film festival somewhere in Alaska.

Nice music. great shots

I purchased 5 acres in mid-michigan, starting my cabin as soon as the weather agrees...cannot wait.

I appreciate how honest you were about screwing up the door. It's reassuring to me to hear that other people struggle and make mistakes too. Not only did you learn from your mistake, but we did as well. Thank you!

I have been in the construction industry for over 40 years and at over 60 love to watch videos like these! I have a half acre homestead in south east Tennessee. I have been in these mountains with my wife of 38 years for over 30 years and tried Floridaaaaaa for four years, and got the heck out and moved back to my beautiful Tennessee mountains. I live in a place named Soddy Daisy on Mulberry mountain! This is truly Gods country with good people and nature surrounding one with peace and tranquility!

You did what Dick has always done Inspire to build . . . Be one with nature . . . Never too old to learn new skills It’s one thing to read and watch. It’s another to do

Awesome video man, nailed it at the end on the last line "Life is about inventing who you want to become"🤙

How anyone could build a cabin without the help of a good boy is beyond me. Now I need to build mine. 🐶

First I want to say I saw alone in the wilderness as a kid and Alaska has been my dream for years, and while I haven't made it yet, you're living the dream so rock on. Second, while you gotta do what you gotta do building your cabin, you are a far braver man than I working with power tools like that in the pouring rain. Keep on living your best life man.

I remember when I first discovered Dick Proenneke. Some random person left a comment on a channel, when I viewed their account, the only video they had uploaded was "Alone in the Wilderness". I watched it a few times, bought the DVD set and the book, it changed how I was living my life, I wanted to move to Alaska and do what you're doing, right now. I decided to look up Prenneke's Wiki and learned that he passed away after he came home to live with his brother. I was shocked to see that he died in my home town, when I looked up his brothers address, it was walking distance from where I was living at the time. small World. I enjoy watching your videos and your journey. Keep living that dream!

I never knew Dick Pronnecke. But I am most positive. From all I have read and watched about him. That he would have appreciated and approved of your journey. Thank you for sharing. I loved the music.

I tell ya, I’ve watched this one video more than any others. I love the size, how you used the wood slats, your creativity with the live edge trim👍👍 ALL of it. I’ve built a Nana Cabin much like this but smaller 8x10, but I can’t wait to build another 🥴you’re humble and inspiring ❣️keep it up, I’m a fan

Something about the chunks of spruce as stakes gives me a lot of joy. Great work!

Great build & beautiful Norman... Love that he's your best friend & companion....

I'm 74 years old and do a lot of DIY projects, albeit from sunny San Diego. Your video hooked me immediately. I'm not going to lament not being able to do the things that you do because of my age. But just know that as I watch you build this from scratch I comforted to know that at one time I could. Thanks for sharing these 59 minutes.

Got a like as soon as he said the music was original. Self made music and a cabin??? Sold

If you haven’t screwed up, then you have not done very much.

A cabin and a dog, priceless!! Cheers from the great state of Arkansas!!

Your doggie has a pretty cool human. ❤

Isn't Tyvek the best invention ever! We built a cabin quite similar to yours. We added 4' to the depth for bunkbeds and a closet. Otherwise the same dimensions. After vinyl windows were placed into their openings we used 6" ProtectoWrap (sp?) along the sides and then one strip across the top covering the side taping. Same for the door frame. A year after completing the cabin we screened in the front porch. What a difference it made keeping bugs outside where they belong. Your cabin should last a long time. Dick Proenneke would compliment you on the build. 👍👍👍

That dog is hilarious through filming. Love dogs! Great little cabin and project. Thank you for sharing!

Well I’m glad you built it so I could enjoy from my cozy home. You have a talent!

That's a hell of a build... Sit back and be proud of yourself for the final result! I'd imagine it must be incredibly peaceful to spend time alone in there with nothing more than nature and a good book to read. Living the dream ✨️

Beautiful cabin and beautiful dream you have built for yourself and others to enjoy. God bless you and your loved ones. Bucket list to get a chance to see Alaska some day before I lose my fight with cancer.

You are the perfect example of determination! Wow, impressive - beautiful cabin!! God bless you and your wife! ♥️ 🙏👍

New Subscriber here today, 03/02/24.. I'm a retired builder, and I don't sit through anyone's videos. BUT, Yours is the 1st I ever have sat through. I am impressed by your skills and Determination. Congrats to you, your wife, dog and friends. You did a Fantastic job. I can relate to completing a project for yourself and then sleeping in it. Couple yrs ago I built an addition to our home. The size we added was 24' x 32' , complete cathedral ceilings, sky lights, hot tub in master bedroom, etc. It was our castle we bult for the whole family, kids love it etc.. I remember after framing it, all weather tight, the wife said lets sleep in it .. Lol. So we grabbed some extra mattresses, blankets etc and slept under one of the huge skylights. Beautiful view, and just looking up at all the beams holding it all together, lots of angles, custom framing built ins etc. I really went to Town on it. But doesn't matter size or style, just laying there admiring your own work is so satisfying. God Bless you folks. Stay Safe Stay Healthy Positive and Blessed. Amen. Peace from Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong,, Cant wait to watch your other videos now... ( Any sign of SABAE ( Sasquatch ) out your way yet ? ) Cripes we got em here in good ole Cow ( New ) Hampshire.. lol. Big ones too, thank goodness friendly...

"Strength is one of my weaknesses." ... 😂 that's s great line!

The Dick Proenneke story is very inspiring. It’s still my favorite documentary and book. Nice cabin, even if you didn’t use all hand tools. 💪

The outcome is fantastic. You should be proud. Well done. Alan

I had no skills. Knew nothing about 16” on center. But believed I could build a house. Me and my uncle built our house. Just have faith you can and someone to work with you and teach you the skills needed. Now I can do it all, electric, plumbing and heating also.

I pause the video 1 second before the end because I don't want it to end. What a great message to us all and thank you for posting the journey!!

I've never seen roof metal installed like that...directly to decking without perlins. I like it.

Today I lived my dream of making a similar cabin through your vid. I hope to regain my health to make my own some day. Thank you for the beautiful work and instruction.

As soon as I heard Timmy's voice I recognised him straight away! Great build mate! Very well done! Cheers and beers 🍻 from downunder sunny Australia 🇦🇺

Lying in that bed after it was done is a feeling I’m sure you’ll always cherish. Beautiful.

Regardless of opinions on the value in the various new technologies its important to remember that Craig is bringing all these things to light for our education and entertainment. Without innovation we'd wouldn't have what we do today and without the incredible work done by people like Craig we wouldnt have first hand access to it without having to fork out of our own pockets. Cheers brother

It goes to show, when you put your mind to it.. it’s amazing what can be accomplished!

Great job Matt! Awesome bunkhouse! Very cozy! Your guests will love it!

Nice build! You can sheet the walls before you stand them up and its easier and you dont need help from friends. At least a couple of the walls anyway. Its always good to have good friends around though. 🍻

Wow! That build turned out beautiful! I loved watching the process and am grateful that you took the time to record, edit, and share this video with the world on UKposts.

Nothing says Freedom like property tax 😡. Great to see the build all in one episode!

Ah! Tobacco pipe. I pulled my collection of pipes out of the box this week. Can't smoke in the house and it is finally warm enough to sit outside, late into the evenings while sipping on MacBaren Seven Seas, Navy Flake, Plum Cake, and my favorite, Acadian Perique. Of all the expensive burlwood pipes, I like the corn cob the best.

All that work in carpentry is hell on your hands for a guitarist or piano player, hands are critical for a musucian, the older you get .. just saynig the music in background is great reminds me of Rye Cooder. Great great work..

Wow I never knew the music on your video was music you and Forest. Great soothing sounds

Guugh, this is equivalent to a man in a uniform. I can’t tell you how impressed I am that you built this cabin. All men should have the desire to have this skill. Your wife is a blessed lady, that’s for sure.

Never did a complete build but this brought back a lot of memories. Years from now you'll be relaxing in there and admire your work and yes there will be mistakes too. For years now you'll be obligated to help those who helped you.

The rough sawn siding and window trim is beautiful and a genius idea.

I did almost that exact same insulation setup on my platform/floor insulation. Only thing I did different was put little 1" blocks 2 inches down so I could push the foam down from the top to leave an air gap between the foam and the reflectix.

Your dog is fabulous ❤❤❤

Im So Proud of You The Bunk House is Finished Great Job. Norman was with Thru it all. Ginger L USA ALABAMA ❤

I have been it over and over and love it...but Norman is the star❤

Strong work! Tell us more about those slippers?

You should have built bunk beds that fold onto the wall. That saves so much space.

Good job for minimal experience. Glad you shut the clutch off on the gun early. Now your drivin!

I liked where you said that you could do it all by yourself but a extra set of hands is very helpful. Your video makes me wish I was there for 5 - 6 hours helping

Nice video! Man, this was so much fun to build. 😎🐕

I love the touch of adding old tree trunks as posts for the porch. Great idea!

a beautiful and warm little cabin covered with white snow.

MUSIC WAS LOVELY...MY DAD PLAYED BANJOE MANDOLIN MOSTLY ...REMINDS ME OF SOME OF HIS ..SO CALMING !!!THANKS I WISH I COULD DO ONE.. MY DAD AND GRANDFATHER BUILT ALL THEIR HOMES. IM 72 ..VETERAN FEMALE NAVY NURSE.. BUT I WAS CHEERI G YOU ON THE WHOLE TIME.. LOVED IT !!@!!!!

Last sentence was spot on. We all need a reminder.

I am in impressed and slightly jealous of your life,unfortunately my life is shite,and I live in a different continent

My property has lots of woods. This has motivated me to move into the woods and get away from the road

As a teenager I wanted so bad to do just this...I am approaching 67 and still I have a dream of cabin living by a stream and fishing in AK. However, while I'm not in AK I am in South Dakota living in a big 'cabin"....not bad for a girl from Hawaii. I love it. I love the 5 acers of pine, the wild life, the snow. Maybe my next life I'll get to AK. What you've done is just so dang cool....and you're music is GREAT, too. Aloha.

Glad to have found your channel today, Subbed! Thanks for sharing your Dash!!! - Davey.

I saw Alone in the wilderness as a child too, it took me a bit longer to get here but i built my first place ever on the Kenai peninsula. Greatest adventure i have ever had.....so far!

You are so talented! You make building the cabin look so easy !My husband and I realized that you are friends with Tim. We recently started watching his videos and came upon yours. Love your enthusiasm with cutting down those trees and building your log shed! Stay warm and safe!

Love smoking the pipe very old English

A cabin anyone with a ton of money can build.

Really nailed it with that window trim. Beautiful

I love your story. They say its never too late but I am now in my 40s and live in Seattle, WA. Hopefully one day I will make it out there. Inwas born in the mountains of Laos but Alaska has always been I'm my heart. Ever since the internet started and expanded my world. Thank you for sharing 😊

Really appreciate the smooth non-shakey camera work on this video. Excellent editing.

It's outlooks on life like yours that make life enjoyable. Thankyou for putting yourself out there for other's to learn from, and maybe appreciate enough to want to try it for themselves. Inspirational persons like yourself make the journey of life more gratifying. Thanks

This has to be one of the most entertaining videos I've ever seen on UKposts. This really made me think. Thank you, and keep going my friend.

Don't even know how this ended up on my feed, but I watched the whole thing. Was only when it was done I realized just how long it was, maybe it was the music or the outdoors, but it left me feeling somewhat nostalgic.

With all the fun you had on that big window you're lucky it survived !

So nice to see the both of you back. Wood heat is the best. That’s all I use to heat my place. From North Vancouver Island❤

Your homesteading is really admirable. I enjoyed seeing you build the bunkhouse, and your simplistic narrative. Thank you.

Thank you, you are doing something i have always wanted to do. as i recover from a near fatal illness i find the my "Get -up-and-Go" has 'Got-Up-And-Left!' but you are an inspiration.

I, too, have a hard time sitting through a long video but watched all of this one. The difference in yours and most of the other cabin builds was your narration. It held my attention the entire time. So many others just build for 2 hours with nary a word spoken. Since I don’t know the first thing about building a cabin, it was helpful being guided through it. By the way, those window frames turned out great!

I Watched Every Minute Of This Video, Mr. You Are A Craftsman.👍 I Built Homes In My Youth So I Was Watching Every Step. Brought Back Lots Of Memories. Thank You.

I have that same book six inches from my elbow. Great build. I can't wait to launch my homestead on July 1st 2026!

This is an awesome video. With the environment we all may be facing, it nice to see that, if necessary, I can find a piece of land in the wilderness and build an Off Grind place for the wife and me to spend the remainder of our days on this Earth in peace.

I love those slippers!

Union Carpenter here 74 years old. I feel the same way. Great job Kenny from western north carolina

Love that chop saw table. So many people work on card tables. I also like the idea of having your windows and doors more than once they wrong size. Keep up the good work

A home keeping tip- when making the bed. Put the pattern of the flatsheet facing the pattern on the fitted sheet. This way when you pull the sheets back like you did. You see the vibrant colorful pattern on both sheets. They are meant to touch color on color. ❤

Fantastic video! I have baby chics hatching right now but watched this morning while having coffee. This winter I built a 12' x 24' cabin for weekend stays for family. I did the same thing, no plans, just an idea in my head. It came out perfect. All I have left to do is to put up the rough cut boards from my sawmill. First I have to fell a few more trees.

Good afternoon I live in Massachusetts and I love watching your UKposts channel and you are an inspiration.

Brilliant, you pull it off, comfort, and peaceful atmosphere.

Hello,my opinion of course,you’s are awesome people for sure! Thanks for the privilege to watch your video, I enjoy how it all comes together and the banjo music,my long time friend played this instrument well and I love it.Your four legged buddy is pretty super as well, Thanks again!

I am so happy for you guys! I don't know you, but I'm so very proud of you working together to build your lovely home. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Thanks for the video, good to see you all doing well stay safe and God Bless.

You did a very nice job on this bunkhouse/cabin. Wish I could come and stay for a week and do a little fishing.

i have lived in alaska for 84 years. i have built over 300 houses, cabins, apartments, condos. you did a nice job on the bunk house. i only have 2 comments on materials, dont buy any more of that garbage tyvek (it has actually been outlawed in a few states) and no more plastic sheeting on the inside, it needs to breath. plastic will hold moisture in the walls. you might look into floating mosquito dunks, they look like a mini frisbee, and they are the color of skunk cabbage. they work really well in the pond.

Wow, not sure how I connected to you but really enjoyed you build BUT mostly how you explained what you were doing. I'm a 63-year-od femail but I sure wish I could do what you are doing!!

live edge at the peak is a nice touch

even though I will never build a cabin , your informative vlog I found very interesting and Im certain anyone watching this who is going to have a go , will find it extremely inspiring .

Ruff cut ,thanks for telling us about this. We have 2 sawmills about 20 miles from my house

Strength 💪 is one of my weaknesses! - what a great statement! And you solved the problem! Good job!