LaMar Alexander of Simple Solar Homesteading built a 14×14 off-grid solar cabin in Utah with a full loft for just under $2,000 in new materials. The 400 square foot home (including loft) operates entirely off-grid with 600 watts of solar and 400 watts of wind power, providing all modern conveniences, including WiFi, TV, microwave, washer, and dryer, without monthly utility bills.
Cabin Specifications
- Builder: LaMar Alexander (Simple Solar Homesteading)
- Location: Utah
- Size: 14×14 footprint with full loft (400 SF total)
- Build Cost: Under $2,000 (new materials, recycled windows/doors)
- Off-Grid Duration: 15+ years
- Power: 600W solar + 400W wind turbine
- Power System Cost: $4,000
LaMar’s Off-Grid Solar Cabin
Interior Layout
- Downstairs: Kitchen, bathroom, living area, dining area
- Loft: Large bedroom and office
- Appliances: 12V recycled from camper (sink, water pump, stove, fridge, lights)
- Heat: Small propane heater + passive solar windows + winter solarium
- Water: Tank with on-demand water heater
- Waste: Porta potty with solar composter
Operating Costs
- Propane: $300/year (furnace, stove, water heater)
- Electric: $0 (solar/wind)
- Mortgage: $0 (paid off)
- Utilities: $0 (off-grid)
How to Build a 14×14 Solar Cabin Video
Small Home with No Utilities or Payments Video
Lessons from Off-Grid Solar Cabins
- $2,000 Builds Shelter: New materials create complete homes at minimal cost
- Camper Appliances Work: 12V systems from RVs suit solar-powered homes
- Solar Provides Modern Luxuries: WiFi, TV, microwave, washer/dryer all run on solar
- No Monthly Bills: Off-grid eliminates utility payments permanently
- Work Becomes Optional: Without housing costs, full-time employment is unnecessary
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Thanks for sharing. I am liking the sound of no mortgage payment and low to no monthly utilities.
I have found Lamar’s site inspiring and amazing, he has such dedication and enthusiasm that impresses. His videos are very very watchable and helpful. Judging by these alone he must have been a great lecturer as well.
Yeah… I like LaMar. I’ve been watching his videos for a long time now. What I like about him is that he doesn’t assume you know anything. He explains every detail in a way that’s easy to understand. And yes, he DOES have a lot of enthusiasm. BTW, he also plays guitar and sings 🙂
Lamar, maybe you could design a small fan system to keep the snow from your panels in the winter? Just a thought, you could position it to blow the snow toward the back of the cabin, set up a catch system to collect it so that when it melts, you have fresh clean water 🙂 and when it’s frozen, you have a free freezer to store your winter meat, just cage style inclose it so you don’t get unwanted animal guests. off grid style ideas, just a thought. God bless!
Hey Lamar! Been watching your videos since I first heard of your 14×14 cabin a long time ago. I was wondering if you could say how many watts/hour is your battery bank now. Thanks!
I am very happy to see this post today on LaMar’s solar off grid building. I am *right now* in the process of building a tiny cabin that will be an addition to a small 8×10 existing shed (I just got the subfloor finished yesterday). I will be installing the sole plate later today and then will begin working on the walls and have already marked off the places for power to come in underground where I will pull #10 wire for a 30 amp sub panel that will be pulled off the main house. However, I would like to add some solar panels and off grid options so the cabin will be able to run without being on the grid. I am going to watch the videos and see what my options are so I can decide exactly what I want to do. It may be that I change my mind and do the thing entirely off solar and propane. Thank you Alex for what you do and the timing of this feature/post is perfect for me right now. And thank you LaMar, a person never knows when their own hardship will down the road give experience that will help someone else!
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