Building Our Off-Grid Log Cabin in Maine | Setting Lifting Poles (LHBA Method) | 4th of July 2024
On the 4th of July, my dad and I hit a major milestone in our off-grid log cabin build in western Maine — setting up the lifting poles that will make the entire structure possible.
If you’re familiar with the LHBA (Log Home Builders Association) method, you know this is where things start to get real. These lifting poles are the backbone of the pulley system we’ll use to raise the logs and build the cabin safely and efficiently. It’s the first true step toward seeing this cabin come out of the ground.
This video is a bit different than my usual uploads — life and work have been a lot lately, and I’ve fallen behind on editing. So for the next few videos, I’m keeping things more raw and real: less polish, fewer cuts, and more of the actual process. Think of it as coming along for the build in real time.
Also… yes, the hair is now bright pink and purple. Because why not bring a little chaos to the woods 🌲🔥
I’ve also been seeing some comments asking why there isn’t more footage of me actively building, and I want to address that honestly. I’m not running a full production out here — this is something I do for fun with my dad. When I’m holding the camera, I can’t be building, and when I’m building, my dad is focused on teaching and safety—not filming. Right now I’m often in a “gofer” role, helping where I can and learning by watching and doing. It may not always look flashy on camera, but I’m gaining real, hands-on skills every time we’re out here.
Whether you’re here to:
Learn how to build your own off-grid log cabin
Follow an LHBA-style build from the ground up
Or just see more women (and queer folks) taking up space in the homesteading and construction world
—you’re in the right place.
Topics in this video:
LHBA log cabin building method
Setting lifting poles for log cabin construction
Off-grid building in Maine
DIY pulley system for lifting logs
Homesteading & self-sufficient living
Father-daughter build project
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