46-year-old Aaron Monson, with no prior construction experience, built an off-grid cabin in Hawaii over 5 winters.

46-year-old Aaron Monson from Minnesota built an off-grid cabin in Hawaii over five winters, spending $16,000 on a 3-acre plot of land in 2019. With no prior construction experience, Monson built the cabin himself to save costs and customize the design. Now, he plans to move there permanently to escape Minnesota's harsh winters, after overcoming challenges like muddy conditions and material transportation.

August 19, 2024
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