Our episodes about our Life In Canada and the antics we get up to
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Our general life, antics and experiences in this amazing place
Our cabin build journey, as we go.
Being a new Canadian, somethings are ‘new’. Here’s our how to videos
Renovating our home for beauty and functionality and the challenges along the way
Off Grid Cabin Gutters - Our First DIY Step To Being Self Sufficient!
In this Thanksgiving episode, we make significant progress on fixing the last remaining parts of the gutters for our tiny cabin. Is Building a Trail Worth the Effort with Our New Tool?
In this episode, we dedicate our weekend to cleaning up the trees we previously cut down, preparing our property for the impending winter snowfall. Is This the Right Gutter Setup for Our Tiny Cabin?
In this episode, we tackle the essential task of installing gutters on our tiny cabin to combat the frustrating water runoff that has been turning our entryway into a muddy mess. Off Grid Tiny Cabin Tour - Inside Our Forest Retreat!
Join us for an exciting tour of our tiny cabin, affectionately known as our "bunkie," purchased as a cabin kit from Bunkie Life!Lessons Learned: Complacency Causes Injury!
In this episode of our off-grid living series, we tackle the MOST DANGEROUS Tree Cleanup Ever! Preparing My Off-Grid Woodshed For Winter: Metal Roof Upgrade & Bluetti Solar Results
We tackle the challenge of upgrading from a simple tarp to a robust, permanent roof structure. The Last Piece: Off-Grid Bunk Bed Ladder Build
In this video, we tackle the crucial task of constructing a sturdy ladder for our rustic bunk bed. A few unique challenges of off-grid woodworking, contending with limited tools needing creative problem-solving.I'm Building a Futon Bed for the Off-Grid Cabin - The Ultimate Space-Saving Bunk (Part 2)
In this video, we tackle the lower bunk, transforming it into a versatile futon that serves as a comfy sofa by day and a cozy bed by night.Building Rustic Bunk Bed at Off Grid Cabin On My Own
Join me as I take on the challenge of building a rustic bunk bed for our off-grid cabin using only basic woodworking skills!We Built a Staircase to Our Lake!
This time we continue the challenging task of creating access to our beautiful lakeside property.First Attempt at DIY Lumber Milling with Alaskan Chainsaw Mill
We continue our off-grid cabin build journey as we tackle our first Alaskan chainsaw mill project! High Pressure Upgrade - We're Installing a RV 12v Water Pump into our Tiny Cabin
On this episode we deal with the water situation in the kitchen, and replace the low-powered USB pumps with a 12v RV water pump.Making Progress - BUT Will Heavy Rain Wreck the Out-house Bunkie Build?
After being hampered by logistics, trailer failure and ground-prep delays we finally make decent progress on our bathroom outhouse bunkie.
A damaged trailer jeopardizes our Bunkie Build and makes this the most mentally stressful day yet!
An unexpected twist in our Bunkie build journey; with loads of preparation underway to ready ourselves for the delivery of our much anticipated Bunkie, things take a surprising turn as Matt accidentally damages the trailer.
Camping and clearing trees for the BUNKIE BUILD - Poor planning & 100% soaked on the wettest weekend
Camping and clearing trees for the BUNKIE BUILD - Poor planning & 100% soaked on the wettest weekend
It's time to get FireSmart! We start planning the work to protect our future cabin against wildfires
On this episode Mouse & I get serious on the topic of wildfires and spend some time going over fire-smart tips for remote cabins. We will be discussing the risks of wildfires and some ideas on how to protect your rural cabin from them.
Clearing up fallen trees at the cabin build site preparing for fire season and maybe a build start
While we’re clearing up fallen trees at the cabin build site preparing for fire season and maybe a build start, the magnitude of the whole project slowly becomes apparent.
We head out to get a start fencing on our cabin property
Heading back to our slice of paradise in the Cariboo to start building a fence, a gate and generally chill out away from the city
We check out the latest TINY homes to ask ‘Could we live TINY?”
Checking out Tiny Homes On Wheels before heading back to our slice of paradise in the Cariboo to start building a fence and a gate.
Time to grab some equipment to spend some time on the cabin
We’re planning a trip back to the property to continue the debris cleanup and reinvigorate our cabin dreams - but first, we’re gonna need to go shopping!