I'll Ask An Alaskan is a human interest series of six 3 1/2 minute episodes featuring real life first-hand accounts and stories from Alaskans, both Native and non-Native.

Episode 2: Hannah

Winters can be especially tough for homeowners in Fairbanks. Permafrost can cause your pipes to freeze, thus leaving you without running water and an indoor restroom. But, if you live in what's known as a "dry cabin" you won't have that problem. What's a dry cabin, you ask? It's basically a cabin with NO indoor plumbing. For 37 year-old Hannah Hill, dry cabin living is more about affordability than living off the grid, so to speak.