Richard Proenneke built a home in the middle of no where Alaska in the 50's, using only hand tools, check out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Proenneke
Alone in the Wilderness - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJKd0rkKss
Alone in the Wilderness - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJKd0rkKss