Building an Eco-Friendly Log Cabin: A Journey to Self-Sufficiency

🌱Building an eco-friendly log cabin from scratch requires careful planning and resourcefulness.

💪Living a self-sufficient lifestyle can be challenging but rewarding, especially when it comes to sourcing food and managing resources.

🏡The log cabin is designed to be simple yet functional, with each area serving multiple purposes and maximizing space.

🌿Ry and Noi prioritize using reclaimed and salvaged materials in their construction projects to minimize waste and environmental impact.

🎨Both Ry and Noi have their own businesses, with Ry being an artist and Noi being a tattoo artist. They share their knowledge and skills through their YouTube channel.

How long did it take to build the log cabin?

—It took Ry and Noi approximately 7 months to build the log cabin.

What challenges did they face during the building process?

—Some of the challenges they faced included sourcing materials, managing physical labor, and dealing with the limitations of their self-sufficient lifestyle.

Is the log cabin completely off-grid?

—The log cabin relies on hydroelectricity from the main grid, but it also uses wood for heating and has plans to incorporate sustainable energy sources in the future.

How do Ry and Noi sustain themselves?

—Ry and Noi sustain themselves through their respective businesses: Ry as an artist and Noi as a tattoo artist. They also practice self-sufficiency by growing their own food and preserving resources.

What inspired them to live this lifestyle?

—Ry and Noi were inspired to live a sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle to have a closer connection to the land and to share their knowledge and experiences with others.

00:07Ry and Noi built an eco-friendly log cabin from reclaimed materials, living a self-sufficient lifestyle.

01:31They started with a tiny house but realized they needed more space for their projects.

05:59The log cabin is around 600 square ft and features a functional and minimalistic design.

09:28The log cabin is heated with a wood stove and relies on hydroelectricity for power.

12:43Ry is an artist, while Noi is a tattoo artist. They share their passion for sustainable living through their YouTube channel.