Local News Living Off The Grid In 225-Square-Foot Home May 6, 2015 / 4:23 PM PDT / CBS News Mike Basich built the road going up to his home. The home The 225-square-foot home is perched at the top of a rocky hill. under the porch He placed all the rocks by hand. backside of the home It reportedly took Mike 5 years to build the home. huge front door It reportedly took Mike 5 years to build the home. backside of the home 2 turning the key inside the home wall where mike showers He has an oven above the stove. On the right is a spot that doubles as a seat and a shower. bench and far wall the loft Mike sleeps in the loft. handmade chair lift Mike constructed his own ski lift. chairlift 2 Mike constructed his own ski lift. solar panels The power he uses he gets from solar panels. the hot tub This is his hot tub, which is an old dairy tub. exterior wide angle