{"id":2113,"date":"2013-12-18T22:37:56","date_gmt":"2013-12-18T22:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/?p=2113"},"modified":"2022-08-22T19:15:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T19:15:09","slug":"how-to-build-a-400sqft-solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-for-2k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/how-to-build-a-400sqft-solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-for-2k\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build a 400sqft Solar Powered Off Grid Cabin for $2k"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:105.55555555556%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:69.1%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:77.8%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:77.2%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:77.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:86.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:69.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:90.8%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:181.81818181818%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}<\/style><p>This off grid cabin is a beautiful example of a DIY, solar-powered tiny house built on a very small budget.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to go off grid and build your own home, Lamar Alexander&rsquo;s build is a great example to follow. He built his 400 square foot cabin on his own for approximately $2000. He powers it with a 570 watt solar and wind power system.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16266\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin.jpg\" alt=\"off grid solar cabin\" width=\"900\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin.jpg 900w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-768x811.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-735x776.jpg 735w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-317x335.jpg 317w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-329x347.jpg 329w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-493x520.jpg 493w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-606x640.jpg 606w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-728x768.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16266 eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20950'%3E%3Crect%20width='900'%20height='950'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"off grid solar cabin\" width=\"900\" height=\"950\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-284x300.jpg.webp 284w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-768x811.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-735x776.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-317x335.jpg.webp 317w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-329x347.jpg.webp 329w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-493x520.jpg.webp 493w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-606x640.jpg.webp 606w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-728x768.jpg.webp 728w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>This whole system was very inexpensive, including the solar setup. The best part is, Lamar is living mortgage-free in a very cool little cabin that most off grid dreamers would love to call home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14654 size-full\" title=\"Off grid cabin with solar panels\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin.jpg\" alt=\"Off grid cabin with solar panels\" width=\"1000\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-696x481.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-608x420.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14654 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Off grid cabin with solar panels\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Off grid cabin with solar panels\" width=\"1000\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-300x207.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-768x531.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-100x70.jpg.webp 100w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-218x150.jpg.webp 218w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-696x481.jpg.webp 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-608x420.jpg.webp 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>To build the 14 x 14-foot cabin, Lamar started with concrete deck piers at the corners and 2&times;6 and 2&times;8 floor joists. The corner posts are 10-foot 4x4s. He insulated the floor to help keep the cabin warm in winter.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14655 size-full\" title=\"Building an off grid cabin\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2.jpg\" alt=\"Building an off grid cabin\" width=\"1000\" height=\"778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2-768x598.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2-696x541.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2-540x420.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14655 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Building an off grid cabin\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Building an off grid cabin\" width=\"1000\" height=\"778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2-300x233.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2-768x598.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2-696x541.jpg.webp 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2-540x420.jpg.webp 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14656 size-full\" title=\"Tiny cabin build\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny cabin build\" width=\"1000\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3-696x537.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3-544x420.jpg 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14656 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Tiny cabin build\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Tiny cabin build\" width=\"1000\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3-300x232.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3-768x593.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3-696x537.jpg.webp 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3-544x420.jpg.webp 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>Lamar framed the walls using 2&times;4 boards placed 16 inches apart. He then covered the walls in plywood sheeting. Above the main floor, the cabin includes a loft built with 14-foot 2&times;6 boards.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14657 size-full\" title=\"Cabin wall construction\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4.jpg\" alt=\"Cabin wall construction\" width=\"1000\" height=\"779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4-768x598.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4-696x542.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4-539x420.jpg 539w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14657 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Cabin wall construction\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cabin wall construction\" width=\"1000\" height=\"779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4-300x234.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4-768x598.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4-696x542.jpg.webp 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4-539x420.jpg.webp 539w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14658 size-full\" title=\"DIY cabin construction\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5.jpg\" alt=\"DIY cabin construction\" width=\"1000\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5-768x666.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5-534x462.jpg 534w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5-696x603.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5-484x420.jpg 484w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14658 size-full lazyload\" title=\"DIY cabin construction\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5.jpg.webp\" alt=\"DIY cabin construction\" width=\"1000\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5-300x260.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5-768x666.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5-534x462.jpg.webp 534w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5-696x603.jpg.webp 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5-484x420.jpg.webp 484w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a sketch of how Lamar designed one of the most important parts of the cabin: the roof rafters. With any DIY build, you want to make sure you have general construction knowledge or you&rsquo;ll find yourself with a sagging &ndash; or worse, collapsing &ndash; roof.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14659 size-full\" title=\"Cabin rafter design\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6.jpg\" alt=\"Cabin rafter design\" width=\"1000\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6-696x484.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6-604x420.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14659 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Cabin rafter design\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cabin rafter design\" width=\"1000\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6-300x209.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6-768x534.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6-100x70.jpg.webp 100w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6-696x484.jpg.webp 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6-604x420.jpg.webp 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>This process photo shows the cabin with the roof rafters up and windows and doors installed. Once the roof was finished, it was sheeted in particleboard and tar paper, then shingled.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14660 size-full\" title=\"Building a solar powered cabin\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7.jpg\" alt=\"Building a solar powered cabin\" width=\"1000\" height=\"908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7-768x697.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7-696x632.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7-463x420.jpg 463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14660 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Building a solar powered cabin\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Building a solar powered cabin\" width=\"1000\" height=\"908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7-300x272.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7-768x697.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7-696x632.jpg.webp 696w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7-463x420.jpg.webp 463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/solar-powered-off-grid-cabin-7.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>After the interior was finished, Lamar built a front porch with rough-cut lumber and installed a small solar panel setup. His materials came in at just under $2000, not including the door and windows.<\/p>\n<p>Again, this is the perfect example of a small, sustainable cabin that is <a href=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/how-to-have-an-off-grid-home-with-no-house-payments-no-utility-bills\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"457\">affordable enough for anyone<\/a>! While many will doubt that these materials can be found for under $2,000, it is very doable, especially if you shop reclaimed lumber stores or keep an eye out for free materials in your area. The solar panels were the most expensive component of this cabin!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qghZ2ao7GKM\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&ldquo;&hellip;<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This cabin is 14&times;14 with a full loft and approximately 400 square feet of living space.&nbsp;Downstairs is Kitchen, Bathroom, Dining and Living area. Upstairs is a large Bedroom and Office. There is enough room for 6 people to sleep comfortably.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Power system is 580 watts Solar&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">electric and 400 Watts wind power&nbsp;which powers a 12 volt fridge, lights, water pump, TV&rsquo;s, laptop and many gadgets. Heat source can be propane or wood stove. Toilet&nbsp;is composting or a&nbsp;septic tank system&hellip;&rdquo; ~<a href=\"http:\/\/www.simplesolarhomesteading.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"458\">http:\/\/www.simplesolarhomesteading.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">***<\/p>\n<p>Images of this off grid cabin and more information can be found at Lamar&rsquo;s website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simplesolarhomesteading.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"459\">http:\/\/www.simplesolarhomesteading.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14661\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-ic.jpg\" alt=\"Solar powered off grid cabin\" width=\"550\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-ic.jpg 550w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-ic-165x300.jpg 165w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-ic-231x420.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14661 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-ic.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Solar powered off grid cabin\" width=\"550\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-ic.jpg.webp 550w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-ic-165x300.jpg.webp 165w, https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-ic-231x420.jpg.webp 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/offgridworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/off-grid-solar-cabin-ic.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This off grid cabin is a beautiful example of a DIY, solar-powered tiny house built on a very small budget. 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