How can I go from no experience to building a small home or cabin?

Started by MelisaTreutel, August 14, 2025, 11:30:38 PM

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MelisaTreutel

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It's been a dream of mine to do something like this. I'd love to build a simple small home or even an off-grid cabin. Of course, I can't just drive out to the woods and start building. I have zero experience in carpentry, framing, woodworking. I don't know how draw up plans, create a model, etc. What kind of path would you recommend I take to start learning the skills needed to make this happen someday? Apologies if this is too generic of a question. Just looking for a start point. Thanks y'all.
Melisa Treutel

jsahara24

I would start by watching construction video's on youtube!  

You can defniitely purchase plans that you can follow, or even a cabin kit perhaps.  Lots of options, how big of a place are you thinking?  Do you have a property to build on yet?