$6000 house in Japan: one year later paying just $150 a year tax

I’ve just passed a year anniversary living in my home in Myoko! I thought it would be great to look at the changes at the house and also reflect on my overall experience.
In this video,
1. I do a walk through and look at the changes.
2. Reflect on the first video I made.
3. Answer and respond to questions and comments from my series.
4. Ditto regarding design decisions.
5. Answered FAQs.
There is entertainment value in the journey but also the added bonus of learning through my experience.
I talk through some of the most common questions and comments throughout and added additional FAQs during the last 10-ish minutes.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments!
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Chapters:
01:39 Rhank you message
02:09 Exterior updates
05:48 Entering the house
12:46 Kitchen
16:42 Downstairs bedroom
23:35 Toilet and bathroom
28:28 Going upstairs
30:30 Guest room
32:17 Main bedroom and office
35:40 Chill room
38:02 FAQs
38:08 How was your first winter?
39:00 How warm was the house?
40:35 What else can help keep the house warm?
41:44 How is living in Myoko?
43:05 Was the house really $6,000?
43:41 Was there any hidden costs?
44:27 Are there other cheap property for sale in ski areas?
46:44 Are there any for sale in Myoko?
47:44 Is Myoko a ghost town?
48:07 How is life convenience in Myoko?
48:33 Is there much to do in Myoko area?
49:07 How much did it cost?
51:34 My advice on buying property in Japan
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[@Kendless_]

I love how you chose to experience the house first and "listen" to what it needed before jumping in and making any drastic changes!

[@im.mattguy]

I thought it would be the most efficient approach

[@kaleeysmith8801]

@@im.mattguy i'm looking for cheap retirement lifestyle, do Japan still have a lot of empty houses for $10k or under, with minimum renovation needed? close to ski resort like YOURS? i been searching the world for a ski area but close to a beach/snorkel region, AND only came up with quebec+roatan island, and Guadari+batumi, AND sochi+anapa, couldn't find ski areas in asia till i spotted japan videos.

[@mikej1097]

@@kaleeysmith8801 Just look online. There are indeed many cheap houses in Japan. Keep in mind a couple of thing. First - Most are very dated and in need of repair. You can see just how much Matt did to update the house - it took him months and many thousands of dollars. Second - buying a home in Japan does not grant residency or citizenship - the maximum tourist stay is 90 days. And you cant just travel to China for two days then fly back - that is structuring and will get you in trouble. There are many different ways to get more time in Japan but none are guaranteed. You're research shouldn't start with a question on a video. It should start with simply googling these things and looking at other examples of foreigners buying houses in Japan.

[@chimpo131]

lol get real ​@@kaleeysmith8801

[@HteinLin-jt9jx]

Dear friend, thank you so much for your information and knowledge . I want to live in Japan as a retirement plan and buy cheap house . I am from Burma, Myanmar . Could you give me your email address , I want to contact you .

[@dorothyjames5623]

What in the world are we doing wrong in this country. Real estate cost…taxes are insane. You have done a wonderful job ..you have a beautiful home.

[@JosephRooks]

I just watched your first video yesterday, so from my perspective, wow you did all of that fast!

[@im.mattguy]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! I tried to get the important stuff finished to enjoy it

[@homebrandrules]

@@im.mattguy hello fellow gaijin here, how big is your house? would it be considered something like a 5ldk ?? or even 7ldk ? arigatou !

[@Blah-Blah-Blah143]

same

[@Manley156]

27:32 This silence and lack of industrial noise is fantastic

[@ender5892]

When you said on the first video you'd gonna paint the house I got scared 😂 but now i see it was a incredible idea , your house looks amazing, it's a perfect mix of Japan architecture and west architecture. You kept the spirit of the old home definitely while still making it look better. Its refreshing to see someone buying a house to live in it, and not host it for Airbnb and resseling. The housing market is crazy these days, I think that people should start giving old properties a chance, this would be great for the planet and the people.

[@joannanorma]

Everyone is in love with your beautiful house and you're so calm and sweet and easy to listen to 🙂 Great combo

[@YardMojo-rt1ww]

I have no idea how this video popped into my viewing time, but I'm ecstatic that it did. You've done a brilliant job with your house and assimilating into your new home. I'm envious. It looks like a dream life. All the best!

[@jffaust]

Man that paint job on the exterior is stunning!

[@etherdog]

Looks like you did a great job of making the house comfortable to live in yet preserving much of what makes a Japanese house so aesthetic and functional. Kudos!

[@bulgarincho]

I'm almost decided that I want a house for 5 or 6k in Japan! All the work you've done looks simply great, best regards from Buenos Aires.

[@im.mattguy]

Muchas gracias!! 🙏

[@RoyaltonDrummer922]

I personally liked the sliding doors inside, but I think you did a good job of modernizing the house while preserving the traditional styling

[@vernitico]

Man, you won the lotery with that awesome house!!! I'm so jealous...

[@angelaluna3286]

I love how much bigger the kitchen area seems .

[@foodzillaXL]

Matt Thanks for getting back to me. I spent 5 years living in Japan. Left in 2007. I’ve been back a dozen times. A few ski seasons in Niseko and a few in Hakuba. I’ve been basing myself out of Osaka over the past few years. Now I’m starting the process of looking for a house. I’m doing my due diligence now. Watching informative videos likes your videos have been incredible. I really appreciate you producing these quality videos.

[@MMHrtSol]

My love for Japan is renewed...the simple calming elegance. So tickled to have lived and grown up there. Your beach room has beautiful light. Appreciate you sharing how insulation, doors, windows and tending to heat, cold, moisture, mold concern is important and insight about property there. Your honor and value of enjoying community and nature and culture tradition and your lifestyle values is wonderful. Smile on and love life...nice! 🪷

[@elmer1619]

I love the out come of the renovation very smart keep it up I hope I can see your beautiful house in person more power to you❤

[@Wolfie-76]

Hi Matt, I just watched your video when you showed us your new house, and now this video and I am left speechless. I am so happy for you. I sure do hope so one day I get a chance at least to visit Japan, it was my dream for a whole life. I wish to you all the best in life. Kind regards from very small city in Serbia/Europe.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I found this fascinating! You did a beautiful job with your home, I loved having a look around and listening to you talk me through your choices, your reasoning etc. I especially appreciated your first hand anecdotes and information about actually living in Japan and what it's like to be a home owner/renovator there. A fun, culturally sensitive and intelligent home. It's beautiful. Great job Matt, enjoy!!

[@im.mattguy]

Thank you so much for the thoughtful and kind comment! Really appreciate it:)

[@hillarygroundwell2807]

The view from your chill out room is fantastic. Love that room too. The outside colour looks great and you really have done a good job on the inside too

[@watcherManu]

im happy to say, that i was here since the beginning of the project :D. Im also happy that this channel started to get some attention lately. Thanks for the video and greeting from germany❤

[@im.mattguy]

Yes! Thank you very much! Love these comments and it’s these ones that keep up my motivation :)

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Dual paned windows are a game changer! 😅

[@bluryeye1]

Your house is really beautiful, and you got a great buy! Myoko is an amazing area. Love your videos, keep 'em coming!

[@miola2048]

this warms my heart to hear you are in love with your house! ❣️ i can feel that and i‘m sure the house is also in love with you! 😊🧚🏼‍♀️

[@honduheel]

Amazing!! I lived one year in Japan and I totally loved it!! You have done a beautiful job!!❤

[@WAMIV]

I can’t believe how good your house looks now, Matt! Really amazing job and it looks like a very comfy home now 😮 happy holidays!

[@im.mattguy]

Thanks, I really appreciate you saying that! 🙌 happy holidays!!

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

I love the tips on the heat pumps! Love your East/ west bedroom! 😅

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Good to know about the open racks for clothing! Good to know about the mold issue in Japan! Dehumidifier and increased heating! 😅

[@sshepard5222]

The house looks beautiful! 💗 I love the colour on the outside. Everything you've done to the place is absolutely stunning.

[@im.mattguy]

Thank you! Doing my best!

[@joanne231]

I just watched your other video of you buying this house as it popped up on as a suggested KZbin video. Then I watched this one. Both were very enjoyable and you have done a wonderful job on making your home into what you wanted. It looks fantastic even as a work in progress. Shocking that there was zero insulation in the roof area and below the house but I heard that walls don't really have strict insulation requirements in Japan so i guess I should not have been surprised. Glad you made the house more insulated, especially the double windows. Everything, nicely done! 😃

[@naturalstatemassage]

Beautiful renovation. You kept all the original beauty while making it much more modern. Great job.

[@im.mattguy]

Thank you so much 😊

[@carolmc9183]

I LOVE your home! It is a stunning, romantic getaway. You have done an amazing job in dolling up the place and maintaining the beauty and spirit of a Japanese home! ❤

[@wandacraig8286]

Just the purchase price of the place was unbelievable! And then all that you did to it is very impressive! I am so glad that you didn't get rid of the room sliding doors. I think down the road you would have regretted that. You've done a beautiful job of it!!!

[@SaskiaTheBoss]

that entire top floor would be my bedroom/office/library/closet! 😂 it’s so beautiful and vibrant with all of the doors off in the summer & sun shining through!

[@quendelf]

As someone who dreams of doing what you've done one day... I really appreciate and enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[@lgmbornschlegl]

Thank you. I am right now in Ikeda Cho and thinking about purchasing a home here. Nestled between the surrounding mountains and waking in the morning is simply beautiful. Waking and taking a walk early in the morning with the fog/clouds so low start my day off perfectly. Your walk through and Q&A at the end were also very helpful.

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Good thoughtful way to approach the rehabilitation of your house! 🏠 😅

[@amanitvam]

Thank you for sharing your place with us Matt 🙏

[@JanitaKeijl]

Love the color off the house outside 😍 it is a beautiful and lovely home 🥰

[@scocassovegetus]

24:55 Trust me, osb is not water resistant at all, and wen it gets wet it literally crumbles. If you like the look of it seal it with a varnish.

[@jcolucci1289]

Hi Matt! The paint colour outside, game changer! Everything looks great. I've enjoyed the journey so far!

[@dobestagner2676]

Hi Matt. I’m watching you from the US. When you first showed the house a year ago you said you wanted to paint the ceiling white. I kinda of agree with you with that. The space looks bigger with white paint and more newer look. Do as you please whatever you like please do. It’s your house. You are the one living in it not your viewers. They did not pay that house for you. Whatever they say to keep the original wood it is still yours. You paid for it, you dwell in it. They don’t! Do whatever please you. Peace to them.

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Loved the inside pocket door to close off the entry way and hood heat! 😅

[@evangeline9969]

Very smart! It’s like a larger version of the vestibules in Western homes. The house I’m living in right now would be freezing if there weren’t a vestibule.

[@kawaiiboricua]

I never really comment on videos. This is probably the only one that I'm going to comment on in a really long time, but I've been following your videos and watching you in your progress with this house. It has motivated me to want to travel over there just to see it. I am planning a trip in late December early January to go to Japan and I want to head your way just to see your home. I love seeing these videos and they are actually calm and relaxing to see you do this project. And it motivates me to build on my home here in the states

[@TheFrickshow]

biggest trap only foreigner fell into !!!! ust watched this with my in-laws who are house builders in Japan. they were laughing.. there is a good reason why there is no insulation under floor and wooden ceilings... and whats behind the walls can be the nastiest surprise and another reason why Japanese never would touch those houses not even for free.... but it seems foreigners ego knows better than the locals.. never ever ever touch those 35yr plus Akira houses in Japan !!! there is a reason why foreigners buys them ..

[@HeavenlyPalace-Y2K]

@@TheFrickshow What are the reasons?

[@CGermanB]

@@TheFrickshow You bash, bash and bash, but give ZERO reason and detailed info on why you're saying this. You are irrelevant.

[@TheFrickshow]

@@CGermanB reason for what? asked honest jp builders and real estate what they say... only stupid naive foreigner fools buy those internet listed old shacks that been build to last max 30yr years. speak with them ! my in-laws are builders. why jp builders not snap up those so called bargains? asked urself this...

[@TheFrickshow]

@@HeavenlyPalace-Y2K common sense !!! read my last reply here. go to japan make friends with honest real estate and builders and they will tell u. those shacks are build to last max 30yrs. !! they would never touch this. behind the walls u find answers..called mold and termites... that clown even put insulation in... limited airflow now ..more mold.. stupid naive ..

[@Blah-Blah-Blah143]

When you suddenly said Nagano, I immediately went to Google maps. Back in the early 1980s, I lived in Togura for 6 months. I used to perform in the Uedekan. Beautiful area. Beautiful people. I recall the time fondly. And yes, even back then it was 3 hours on a bullet-train to Tokyo. Congratulations, you've done a lovely job.

[@im.mattguy]

Very awesome! It must be a little different these days and I’m sure you have some great stories :)

[@Blah-Blah-Blah143]

@@im.mattguy Many great stories 🙂The Uedekan had a hot spring under the hotel which was so great! We made lots of friends there, and was a little sad to leave.

[@mrmiss8062]

Beautiful cozy house. Love how you had converted it into. Congrats!

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

I like your meditation/ reading space! I think it’s great! 👍 😅

[@nicolecrystal6765]

I would like to apologize for my previous comment concerning my skepticism about said price of house, I was behind on getting enough sleep and in not the best frame of mind, though no excuse. And wether or not you may have possibly been awarded any incentives. for providing much needed exposure to a lovely area is your business and I'm sure a product of my unfortunate cynicism. You really have put so much work into the house it is just wonderful and how impressive how much you have done yourself. I'm happy that you got a good base price, it was fun hearing about how much you worked when you were young. I'm glad you found your happy house, I think that it is certainly happy, too ! 🌺

[@kaseythekannibal]

I've seen houses for sale as low as 4,000 USD in rural Japan.

[@LearnGrowHealThrive]

One of the things I've heard over and over from people who won't buy older homes in Japan is how poorly insulated they are. This is for every area, not just on Hokkaido. My bigger concern for you purchasing this home was the mold. Although, as a long time snowboarder, I was sincerely hoping you could find a way to mitigate the mold while also keeping the home warm in the winter so you could enjoy the winters there. You home has a very homey, cozy feel to it. It looks neat and tidy, but lived in. You have a good eye for design, and also a seemingly solid skill set to do a lot of this yourself. What a huge savings on cost. Most importantly, this is YOUR home, and it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. You can spend as much, or as little, on the renovations as you choose. Best wishes to you! You've done a really great job, and how nice your parking area looks, too!!

[@im.mattguy]

Thanks!! Really appreciate it! And the mold situation is going well for now. It will be an ongoing battle as I still don’t want to overdo things and do what needs to be done - with consideration to this particular house in this particular area. I don’t think it’s textbook based on previous experience doing this kind of work

[@anarael7825]

Insulation is the best improvement Thank you for sharing

[@TheFrickshow]

and u think the japanese are stupid and dont wanna spend a few 100 bucks to get insulation in? there is reason for it... it called airflow and mold !!!

[@akhardee4]

Dude, I’m only three episodes in and I’m sold. I will probably do a lot of binge watching. Keep doing what you’re doing because it’s very interesting. Keep rocking it hard.

[@AnnaAnnaTT]

i love the colour you chose for the exterior walls So glad you decluttered the kitchen but I still think you need more bench space for when doing preparation prior to cooking and more storage as well would be good.

[@susanbruinooge7122]

I like the way you've renovated your house and are trying to live somewhat as your neighbors are as to not stand out!😃

[@annedavis6090]

15 min in and excited to see your bathroom..🤦🏼‍♀️ this is lovely.

[@glorialongo3034]

Hey dear hope you are well. Suggestion to the small area with the red chair. Move it to the right so that when looking into that corner ur vision won’t be interrupted with the chair but will have space from that left wall to the other side where the chair can be. Luv ur channel and ur personality. Also I liked that u change the direction of ur dining table . Less is better. A mural would be great ! And the color of the outside of the house is amazing brings a state of tranquility. Love it. Stay safe and keep the videos. You don’t have to take my suggestions but would like to hear from u. I also have suggestion for ur entry. To look more tidy.

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Love the kitchen dining room! 😅

[@leonardomaggio4785]

Hey Matt, I just watched your video about your home, and I’m impressed with how much you’ve accomplished in a year. Buying that house for just $6,000 is incredible! I have a suggestion for the blank wall next to the kitchen. Since there’s a lot of orange tones in the area, incorporating more green could balance out the color scheme. Maybe consider a green-toned mural or artwork there. It would complement the orange and red hues and add visual stability. Your kitchen already looks great with the plants and green cabinet doors, but adding more green to the dining area could enhance the overall flow. Just a thought!

[@LycheeRed]

Wow! So cool to see the changes!! It's cool that you have old vids to see as comparison, also a very nice way to record progress

[@beaniecat1980]

You have done a great job upgrading and decorating your house! It looks amazing 😊

[@im.mattguy]

Thank you!! 😊

[@VirgoThruAndThru]

The wood work in that house is beautiful

[@lynneuribeross2695]

Love the kitchen, looks so much better!!!!

[@MagashiSaizen]

You have a lovely home Matt, it gives a very pleasant and homey and cozy feeling, you've done great and can't wait to see what you do next with it.

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Dual paned windows are a game changer for temperature and noise reduction 😅

[@143witty]

Soooo Beautiful...😊❤ you did it so well..home is priceless😊

[@gracey1966]

The house looks amazing. You did a great job. It’s beautiful. So crazy that you only paid $6000.

[@alicerichmond8708]

I love that you opened the space around the kitchen window. Feels much less cramped. Also, the new fridge seems like a more appropriate size for the space.

[@evelininjapan]

I love what you have done with the house! I also bought a house last year and I'm working towards renovating it too (saving up the funds still) so I really enjoy your walk-through! I totally get the "experience the house first" part as I am living in mine atm trying to figure what I want to do.

[@terrycavender]

Amazing ! It would be my dream home. It takes a lot of vision to retain the old elements, and update it to modern standards.

[@renaelucas-hall6711]

I love your home, such a wise choice, and what a bargain! You've done a wonderful job doing it up and making it so liveable. The outside paint job is wonderful and your interior design choices are modern and on-trend. I asked some Japanese friends who are studying architecture about whether they like your home. They're envious and thinking of moving out of Tokyo into something similar after watching your videos.

[@im.mattguy]

Thank you so much! When I do things I do check in with people in my neighborhood and even the lumber yard to ask what they think of my ideas. They’re usually excited about it. My Japanese friend who bought an old house also came over for ideas. It’s a fun exchange!

[@jlc928]

Looks fantastic Matt. You truly have done a wonderful job. Cheers

[@carmenparedes5565]

The renovation came out really nice. The house looks amazing 👏

[@luna55500]

So very happy for you and your house and making your renovations to make your house your comfortable home!! We enjoy your videos. Very calming and the way you video when you're out and about feels as though we're right there!! Very informative thank you!

[@JWKEL88]

Wow i like the chill room best too because theres more light and views coming in and feel spacious and not enclosed. Definitely my favorite area. Nice insulation on the roof and base of the house but if you could post more videos of the upgrades it could be good for us as we dont need to wait so long for your updates 😂

[@akita2061]

Thanks for the update. You should be very proud of your efforts, the house looks great. Love being on the journey and seeing Myoko Kogen from the perspective of a local.

[@serhatylmaz738]

Hey Matt, you have done a great work! I admire your work, keep it up! Thanks for the explanation about the renovation costs. As a person, who wants move to Japan, I'm glad to find content like yours, huge help! Cheers mate!

[@angelaluna3286]

Thanks!

[@im.mattguy]

Thank you so much for you kind generosity! I really appreciate it!

[@msofia8810]

Your house is amazing.what a beautiful home!! A fireplace would be awesome on that all.

[@UdatsuAdventures]

Looks great! I love all the work you've done to turn the home into your own! And thanks for all the tips regarding Japanese winters and home heating!

[@mariaotero5561]

Hi Mat, just found your account on yt, wanted to say that I love your honesty on communicating and simply, also your passion about japanese culture its such an inspiration. Keep going! 🎊🌸 Cheers from Barcelona 😊

[@emiloprisa]

Awesome, Matt!

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Love the $3 Fuji scroll! 😅❤❤❤

[@shannonharvie4525]

Hey Matt, I’m in Melbourne Australia. It doesn’t get super humid here but I does get very wet in winter. One thing that has saved me is an electric dehumidifier. It would be a great purchase for the summer in Japan and you can use it to help dry your snow gear in winter.

[@im.mattguy]

Hey! Thanks for the comment! I bought an almost commercial size dehumidifier and it barely dropped the humidity level during the summer. There are a lot of levels to it. The house *was* very poorly insulated and lots of air gaps. Which meant that my dehumidifier was somewhat just trying to dehumidify the world. So, I would get it down from 80% to 60%. I’ve closed the gaps and it works better but found the dehumidifier really warms up the place. Considering it’s already 35+ degrees outside it’s not too great of a feeling. I’ve actually found the dehumidifier function on the air con works pretty well. But I think this will be another war to happen next summer while I further attempt to improve the humidity while not running electric stuff constantly

[@norasuen9083]

Well done Matt .

[@im.mattguy]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@anabellunayfelix]

Beautiful. Looking different and clean.👏

[@lisasides5988]

I love what you have done with the house. I also need lots of natural light for motivation. Fabulous! Geetings from Las Vegas.

[@evangeline9969]

This is so wonderful…I especially love the floors. I’m not sure I understand the room with the two chairs next to the dining area, but the upstairs “chill” space functions as a great living room.

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Good to know about the open racks for clothing! Good to know about the mold issue in Japan! Dehumidifier and increased heating!

[@TRUNKER76]

The house is looking amazing now bro! Awesome stuff 💪

[@HenryDC993]

Such a beautiful house and natural feelings

[@Kovakrii]

I just got recommended your channel last night and have loved watching your videos while I work on 3D models. My family was Air Force and stationed in Misawa, we stayed there until I was 6 and my little brother was born in Okinawa. It’s been my dream to go back and experience Japan as an adult, possibly live there even. Maybe one day. ☺️ It’s crazy to see how much you’ve spent on your current home. I was lucky to buy a house in Minnesota for 160k at 26, but with it came sooo many problems that were kept hidden (probably because they saw a young inexperienced person they could take advantage of). So far I’ve spent 6k in just moving costs from WA to MN, 3k on a new water heater and double sump pump, now having to shill out 14k+ on a roof. Yearly taxes last year are $1,250 and keep going up. Not even sure how much I’ve spent having to sand down drywall, remud the walls, repaint a few rooms/baseboards, caulk baseboards, insulate an attached garage, etc. I wish upkeep and fixing things was as cheap as it is over in Japan. 😅

[@6XXBANSHEEXX8]

Place looks great! Nice job!!

[@SaskiaTheBoss]

i love the upgrades! they just keep getting better! especially the bath room. i did like your rock idea, sad to see it go, because when completed it would have been this amazing natural element concept, but i wasn’t a fan of the blue bath lol, the wood is perfect!

[@marceld6061]

I love what you've done with the place. Especially the 'cat' on the heater. Where else would a cat be? I found the house on Google Earth. The area is an unusual mix of residential and commercial. Unusual, that is, for me, as a North American. The choice for OSB (oriented strand board) in the wet areas of the home is an unusual choice. On the west coast of Canada, OSB has played a big part in the 'Leaky Condo Crisis' . Moisture would get through the exterior cladding and the OSB wouldn't dry out properly. Mould *loves* the components of OSB and will thrive! Be sure to coat the panels thoroughly with a moisture proof coating and seal all seams.

[@NCrdwlf]

Wow what a great space you have . Just love your channel .

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

Buy dehumidifiers for each room. It’s easy and they work great. I love what you’ve done with your home. It looks beautiful! 😊❤️

[@materjoby5092]

dude i just saw your first video of this house. ima sub and see the rest. enjoy life man!

[@staceyp434]

It’s absolutely beautiful. You’ve done a great job. I love that room where you could look at the windows I’d like a lot of natural light like you do I live in Fairbanks Alaska where we get to 40 and 50 below zero God bless you enjoy your space.

[@im.mattguy]

Wow that’s cold!! What are your tricks to staying warm in the house? Thank you!

[@bettinaknoll2400]

Very good job👌. This house is a beautiful Mix between old and modern style and this in a year! Unbeleavable!💪👍

[@ethanmandel2413]

Wonderful house! I love your renovations. I hope you flip the insulation as another person commented recommended, as it needs to be flipped to the correct side.

[@liching3604]

thanks for sharing your experiences! made my day! 😁

[@wendyon4517]

Only halfway through but figured I'd comment before heading out. You've got a solid house. Great for DIY renovation. You could move around the tatami so that the ones that are discolored sit under your workout area. Heat pumps are great. We just call them Aircon so I was confused by everyone in Canada calling them heat pumps. We have 4 in our house. I live in Kagoshima. Unlike in Canada (where I'm from) they are cheap to buy. Hehe at all the jackets. My winter jackets are in the loft and haven't come down for years. I just wear polarfleece sometimes with a light winter jacket over it.