2 YEARS Timelapse - House is Built in 37 MINUTES

This is a start-to-finish video of our house building from 2021-2023, 2 year progress in 37 minute video. Two years in the making while still living in a homemade 20 m2 sauna house with my wife and kid. This has been a rough emotional and financial journey but it was worth it in the end. In this video you see all the steps that are required to build a house. Starting from tearing down an old house (if it's in the way of course - our dear friend / @afhprojects helped us out with the demolition) and preparing the land for the foundation. In our case the old slightly rotten log house had stone "foundation" which just means a heap of huge rocks and dirt. I managed to clear most of the dirt and rocks with the trusty JCB backhoe loader and GEHL 1620 mini skid steer. However, the contractor brought a proper excavator to clear the lot for the foundation footing. The foundation was made of concrete blocks and insulated both inside and outside. Backfill was 300 tons of compacted sand. The floor slab is insulated in every way and has radiant heating. Radiant floor heating is powered by geothermal heat pump. This basically means a super efficient way of heating up the water with electricity for both the water boiler and heating the house during the winter. When living in the countryside there definitely has to be a wood stove in our opinion. So we also got an efficient fireplace/wood stove that has electronically controlled burn cycle. If there is no electricity the valves stay open so it can be used anyway. The wooden framed walls were pre-made in a factory and brought to building site and mounted to the foundation by workers. This particular house has 112 m2 of usable area and a 34 m2 of porch (under construction as we speak). This house was our dream for several years since me and my wife got married. The life since year 2019 in the small 20 m2 sauna house / tiny house got quickly crowded with stuff when we had our first child a few years back. Getting this new house built was definitely needed. I hope you find this video inspiring. Thanks for watching and see you in the next video!
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[@DonnDIY]

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[@jasonhovey815]

Congratulations man. Beautiful house on a gorgeous piece of land

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

Bloody hell Donn, I do not think that many of us realised that all this was going on in the background whilst you were still so diligently putting out new content for us ! So happy for you and the family ! = )

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks man! Life has been interesting for the past two years indeed. 😀

[@Anver_Silyaev]

Same thoughts 👍

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

@@DonnDIY Well, there`s a lot of us that really appreciate what you do and share with us and it makes my day to see your subs climbing steadily every time I look. And if that has contributed to putting the family into a nice house then it is all worthwhile ! = )

[@suterfamily5578]

As an old retired man with two grown children, I'd like to say Congratulations!! on your new home! You're a hard worker and you and your family deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labor. It's a beautiful home in a beautiful setting, thanks for sharing with us.

[@valdis7663]

Поздравляю Вас с новосельем! Отличный современный дом у вас получился, очень красивый и уютный. Желаю вам счастья в новом доме, и что бы было много детского смеха, радости и счастья. Спасибо вам за хорошее, доброе видео. Мне очень нравится ваш канал, ваша работа и ваши проекты, строительство дома самый лучший ваш проект. Здоровья вам и семейного счастья.

[@user-lm6iz3pr6e]

Вообще не понял смысла такой подушки под домом

[@dakotamax2]

That foundation has a lot going on. I'd love to see a video describing how your geothermal system works. I live in South Central Texas, and seeing how other folks build always fascinates me.

[@piiluja]

How it works? Your kitchen refrigerator has cold pipes inside the freezer and warm pipes (radiator) in the backside. Ground source heat pump is basically scaled up refrigerator turned inside out, where the cold part is burrowed to the earth outside 1 meter (3..4 ft) below the surface and the warm side is inside the building. And then there is cabinet with compressor and two circulation pumps. Refrigerator takes energy from inside the fridge, heat pump takes energy from earth (where it warms up again during summer), one of the cheapest source of heat. When comparing to electric radiators then ~5x cheaper choice here in 59th Latitude. I think ground source heat pump combined with heated floors is most popular heating choice here in Estonia - I also live in a house with same solution.

[@luxtempestas]

The old building looked well made, should have been amazing when new with all that square wood! The new one became great too in it's own way! Good work!

[@dwaynegrobinson4125]

Yeah, I preferred the old building style. I Love this land though. Beautiful 👍🏾

[@jimzucker]

I would have also modernized the old building. It had carachter

[@key4us2c]

Such a beautiful home you've created! So awesome. Very stylish. I especially like the fireplace, and with the floor heating you'll be toasty all winter. As with all your projects, a cut above, well beyond form and function, with extra style and finesse! Thanks again for sharing, your projects, and inspiration...

[@DonnDIY]

I hate to say it but it was a pre-made house in a factory and finished by a hired contractor. I was only a supporting / preparing force while it was built (my part was the initial excavating and dirt and rock hauling). Nevertheless, it took a fair chunk out of my usual project build time.😀

[@key4us2c]

@@DonnDIY yes even though it may be made from an outside source, and others helped build your house, but it is you who Has built your family a home. And at times letting others do the labor is the smartest action...

[@kattihatt]

​@@key4us2c i think many are using these words wrong. To hire someone to build a house, isnt building your own house. Its hiring someone to do it.

[@key4us2c]

@@kattihatt yes true, but I wasn't trying to be esoteric about it, like calling concrete, cement . Just a compliment with the idea comparing a house, simply a building, a material object vs a home, being a state of mind, a warm safe loving environment, etc. Not all houses are home. I think most people have visited a house at some time or another, often a real nice house, yet it felt cold, uninviting, uncomfortable, or just heavy feelings. But this house has been made into a beautiful home! Very warm and welcoming feeling just watching the tour inside. All the craftspeople involved did an awesome job. Thanks for sharing.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Thank you for inviting us to see your new house and for showing us this glimpse into your family's life.

[@sonovoxx]

Amazing! You're excellent at getting things done. Health to you, your wife and family to enjoy it!

[@wayupnort6271]

Wow! I just had flashbacks to 2016 when I built my house about the same size! Can be overwhelming at times and so much work but it’s an amazing accomplishment when it’s done! Enjoy your home Donn, well deserved!

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

You sir are an animal! All of this going on while still trying to please all of us, congratulations my friend. I hope all is well over there? The world has definitely gone crazy, thank God there are still some sane people around. Many blessings to you and your family as always

[@wrightcabin4132]

Beautiful house Donny. I’m sure the family is very happy with the finished product. Robin

[@Thundermuffin93]

I am sure you are over the moon to have your family in such a beautiful new home. Congratulations! 🎉 you deserve it after all of your hard work Donn. Thank you for sharing your success with us!

[@DonnDIY]

We really do love our new home. Thanks!

[@Crewsy]

Not surprised to see the ground source loops going in plus the in floor radiant system. Great choice and an investment that will pay back quickly plus the benefit of the AC for hotter months. Looks like a beautiful house that the 3 of you will be very happy in especially once you get that deck complete to sit on and enjoy your morning coffee.

[@williamdawson3353]

Thank you for making it. All your projects are fantastic.

[@KevCampbell]

Building technology is so much more advanced in Estonia than in the US. Much more focus on energy efficiency, incredibly impressed with it all. Ground transfer heat pumps are almost unknown here, and no one bothers to try and salvage materials when demolishing an old barn! Really impressive from start to finish.

[@DonnDIY]

Paying attention to energy efficiency in Europe is currently "the thing". I'm glad about it though, this means less money spent on electricity after the high initial cost of geothermal heat pump and ground work. I hope this system is worth it in the long run.👍

[@lawrencewillard6370]

Congratulations on the build and room you now have. Did the same thing twice, mostly by myself. Great to move into the finished house.❤

[@lovejcdc]

Congratulations on your new house!! That's awesome and I'm sure you're wife and child are very happy as well.

[@tehnokrati]

Great job!🎉

[@DonnDIY]

Thank you! 😁

[@edkeniston4786]

Thank you for letting us all see what you have worked so hard for. It is a beautiful country side and a very nice looking home. You should be proud of what you have achieved!

[@rossmack5644]

Building techniques are much different than I am used to.

[@piiluja]

Can you please elaborate? I (as Estonian) looked it as very typical build for new and good energy class house. Only thing I noticed was that workers didn't wear much helmets.

[@rossmack5644]

I will get back to you, i need to look at the video again and make notes.

[@DanKoning777]

*Very nice* Donn; I'm happy for you and your family. I think I finally figured it out re: how you're able to maintain a YT channel e.g. project builds/filming/editing, your daily work, family, friends/fun, and now this-the answer(s): 1] either you never sleep 2] you're twins! or, 3] both-personally I lean towards #3. Enjoy your new home! 😊 God bless.

[@markkennedy4055]

Very nice, you have built a wonderful home for your family. Congratulations!

[@StaleEHuse]

congratulations with a beautiful and well-deserved new home

[@scottsorby7966]

What a beautiful house you have created, thank you for allowing us this intrusion into your family life

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

And THIS, ladies and gents, is why you take a single moment to click the "LIKE" button... because every time you do you change someones life just a tiny fraction but you do change it ! = ) It costs nothing in return for such amazing entertainment provided by people like Donn.

[@mikewilson6940]

Very well done handling the dismantling of the old structure, save what you can and reuse as much as possible, less waste generated and more projects to look forward to whenever you figure out what you want to do with what was saved. Beautiful house and what looks like a great yard for gardening just out the back door.

[@stuartcotterill9475]

Wow, what a beautiful location to build a house!! Awesome.

[@josephperkins4163]

Very happy for you and your family! You’re a good man, you deserve all you have! Great video!

[@mowandgosystems]

I'm happy and proud for you and your family! Thank you for the content.

[@Rubbernecker]

Wow! Congratulations to you sir! That's a beautiful home!!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great video Donn and family. What a view you have and the house is fantastic. You have done well and we wish you a bigger future for all you do. Stay safe and keep up the great videos and fun around there. You have a lovely family. Fred.

[@stevenduggan8718]

Well done Donn hard work pays off in the end your got a beautiful house to prove it may you have many years to enjoy it

[@elevator9592]

Congratulations your hard work has payed off for you and your family.

[@user-uu6hw4yd1o]

Поздравляю, Друг и по доброму завидую- отличный дом!

[@hpda44]

Your house looks lovely. Great job and thanks for the wonderful video.

[@chrissmith7655]

Awesome, many thanks for sharing. From UK.

[@doughale1555]

I love that you took it down, salvaging what you could! Like the TV show Barnwood Builders.

[@barrywest3758]

Congratulations, beautiful home and family!

[@shanethompson7543]

Beautiful Home 🏡!!

[@matthewclear8547]

WOW what a top job, well done Donn.

[@greeneyed333]

Absolutely first class , I wish you and your family all the luck in the world going forward 👍👍👍

[@onemanswork9248]

Congrats on your new home. It looks wonderful!

[@inapt11]

even if I don't have time to watch all your videos, I still enjoy your channel tremendously. I'm very happy that you churn out quality content, consistently. also, congrats on the house!

[@RestorationApprentice]

Beautiful home! Wish you and your family all the best!

[@DebdeK]

congratulations Donn, makes me feel guilty when I'm anxiously waiting for the next post and you've been busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest! awesome house, now the Mrs. and little one will make it a home ! awesome, so proud of your accomplishments, to think back when you remodeled the barn into a workshop! be thankful for what you have and enjoy the fruits of your labor!

[@N1RKW]

What a nice looking home! Great work to all who participated in building this beautiful house. Nice work!

[@Mr62biscayne]

What an awesome home you have built! Congratulations! Job well done

[@yeagerxp]

Congratulations Well done 👍👍👍. Thank you for sharing. Take care of yourself, be safe, and healthy 🇨🇦

[@johnworthington9995]

I am so happy with your progress! Well done mate!

[@AngelLuisTrinidad]

Beautiful house, God Bless it. May God gives you and your family good health for many years of enjoyment of this beautiful house.

[@jamesa7506]

A fine job and video my friend! Well done and may God continue to bless you and your family.

[@creamtube]

So nice! Well done. Happy for u and the family!

[@temyraverdana6421]

Wow! It's a amazing work. The best

[@lloydprunier4415]

Beautiful home and the removal of the old building and foundation then the build of the new foundation was definitely something worth watching! Was thinking the big roundish rocks/boulders would make a great looking wall!

[@eldonsmith1965]

House 🏠 looks good many blessings to you and your family watching from Arkansas USA 🇺🇸 ❤️ 😊

[@lennym1636]

Congratulations on the beautiful new home...

[@rookie12101988]

That porch view is just awsome.

[@GWN_Garage]

Beautiful new home! Congratulations 😊

[@gusbrameloah4719]

WOW, a carpenter too! Don you are man of remarkable talents. My hat is off to you sir!

[@DonnDIY]

I am a wood processing technologist but this house was built by contractors. I only did the first excavating and I was the supporting force throughout the whole build when something was needed like water for compacting the backfill sand etc.

[@tobiasbostwick9002]

A nice bright comfortable home for you and family. Well done Sir!

[@FrisellFan01]

There are so many great things to say about the work that went into building your home......for now all I can say is wow.......your amazing

[@brentonpaterson7047]

Awesome. Beautiful Home.

[@be007]

very nice and fresh home build ! congrats donny and family ! cheers ben.

[@geo2cv6tron14]

The before / after is really really impressive 🤩👍

[@RCake]

Dear @Donn, I must admit at first I thought "oh no, they are tearing down the historic block house..." but your new house is just great, and of course orders of magnitude more livable. Floor heating, large windows, ventilation system, a large porch overlooking the garden. Simply a dream! I wish you and your loved ones many happy years in this house😍

[@didzisreiznieks841]

Fantastic hause👍👍👍

[@solarfunction1847]

It's a wonderful house for a young couple, well done.

[@markusfrei5400]

Du bist echt eine coole Socke , andere spinnen wegen einer Plandemie 2021 und 2022 und du baust während dieser Zeit ein Haus und gründest eine Familie !😁 Danke für die tollen Fotos . Gruss Markus

[@oldsmerchik]

Incredible transformation! Long and happy years of your family in this wonderful house.

[@DonnDIY]

Thank you!

[@MASI_forging]

Incredible transformation. Keep up the great work.👍👍

[@quarlow1215]

Great looking home Donn. That has to feel good to kick back in your own brand new house.

[@dougsweldingfabrication953]

Great house... lots of hard work paid off

[@jesscneal]

What a beautiful house!

[@728dogger]

So happy for you dude place looks great! Ty for the opportunity to see how homes are built in your neck of the woods 37mins well spent!! Cheers!!

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks!

[@jcarlile8279]

I love color and the complete build video. Gives me some ideas for my home.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Congrats on your new home there young man 👍😎

[@clannishkobra8965]

I love the overall style choices inside and out.

[@horstszibulski19]

Great house! Loved the fireplace instead of a TV in the living room! 👍🔥👍

[@jeffreyworthington7558]

A well-kept secret. Beautiful Home. Congratulations on the build.

[@carllamb6711]

I thoroughly enjoyed that thank you. Looking forward to the next video

[@PorkBarrel.]

That's a lot of work nicely done!

[@user-mh7ik6mh3r]

Amazing job! And gorgeous house!

[@trevorcook3143]

Congratulations, your new home looks awesome.

[@carloskawasaki656]

Congratulation,awesome,thank for sharing your experience 👍👍👍👍

[@oldfaithful4112]

Congratulations on the new home and continue success in the future from your Canadian friends 👍👍👍

[@steyrman2]

Well done it a very nice home to live in lot of work with great results may you and your family have a lifetime of happy times there all the way from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Ihbinder14]

Congratulations on the home! It looks good

[@sparkyinanissan]

That's what you've been up to, sneaky dog. A fantastic home for you and your family. Have many happy years there making memories you can cherish. All you need now is a workshop :)

[@DonnDIY]

Damn, yes, new spacey garage would be a superb dream come true 😀

[@ericandresen680]

Awesome video man!

[@johnwild3901]

Not to shabby my friend, lookin sweet

[@user-ml6rk4tl1p]

Дом супер 🎉

[@adamfranks4118]

I love your new home. Congrats to you and your family. The build quality is excellent. FYI now I understand why you built the concrete crusher.

[@carlthor91]

Beautiful house. Best wishes from Northern Canada.

[@beshmaster]

quite a beautiful view you've got there!

[@lightscrafts]

Hard work pays off! Nice! 🎉

[@user-ym5si4in3l]

Молодец, супер дом 🏠

[@miguelrodriguez-kd7wy]

Felicidades por tu casa nueva,, Dios te bendiga siempre Amén

[@nickbremner6274]

It looks brilliant! I'm almost finished packing my stuff but it wasn't clear from your video which was to be my room.

[@user-qe6tu3uy2h]

😂😂😂

[@DonnDIY]

🤣

[@seansysig]

Beautiful and geothermal with radiant in floor heating will be welcome in the cold winter was a great choice.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Amazing home