Two DIYers Erect an Off-Grid Cabin in the Canadian Rockies for Next to Nothing

Thanks to their savvy with salvaged materials and knack for bartering, Nathalie and Greg Kupfer constructed the micro-cabin for less than $50 in net costs.

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Stacey McLachlan

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Nathalie Kupfer will tell you proudly: She is not beyond dumpster diving.

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Published

September 14, 2021

Last Updated

April 7, 2025

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Two DIYers Erect an Off-Grid Cabin in the Canadian Rockies for Next to Nothing

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