I Bought a House & 5 Acres in Finland | Property Tour

In September 2023 my partner, Angela, and I purchased a 99-year-old log-framed house with 2 barns set on 5 acres of land in the pine forests of south-west Finland. In this video I give you a tour of the buildings and talk about our experiences so far living here.
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[@juhomalmi]

I would strongly recommend getting a finnish lapphund as your dog. I think that the breed fits the description of what you wanted perfectly. Finnish lapphunds are made for the Finnish climate, they're smart cooperative and friendly to humans (good with children too), they like being active, and they're known for being great family dogs here in Finland. They also have a natural instinct to protect their area as well as the family they are a part of.

[@Pikaxsu]

Excellent idea, and to my knowledge they also are quite good with cats, so they will not antagonise the cat(s)

[@valdisfilks9427]

Agree we have a lovely Finnish Lapphund'

[@truthseeker7649]

KZbinr Cecilia Blomdahl who lives on Svalbard has a wonderful Finnish Lapphund….beautiful dog

[@nigelwatson2750]

I think that he has more to worry about that blinking dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nigelwatson2750]

Good food for the wolves. @@valdisfilks9427

[@olsa76]

Give the sauna a chance. When it's your own sauna, you can control how hot it is. Sit for short periods and go out and drink some beer in between, and you'll get used to it. The sauna is not about getting warm, it is a way to wash yourself and a way to relax. The Finns actually take more saunas in the summer.

[@akse]

Yeah the thing is that in a summer heat taking a sauna and then pouring cool water on yourself or taking a dip to the cool lake really refreshes like no other. It also reduces your sweating for a long time after the sauna.

[@marionjohansson4235]

My husband kept everything, he was born during the war. It was amazing, every time I needed something he had it. Stashed away.😅enjoy. It may be necessity is the mother of invention. The Scandinavians are like that.

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

About the "worst" of the out buildings: Most of these barns are very easy to jack up and straighten as the structure is pretty "loose". They're usually not "anchored" to the foundation in any way but sits straight on top of it. You'd need a few 5 ton bottle jacks and something to shore up the parts you've jacked up and then use some diagonal planks to lock the jacked parts in place after the fact. No need to even remove the outer panelling in most cases.

[@MossyBottom]

Thank you. Great tips. I've noted this down.

[@kukatahansa]

Santala, in finnish means something like "sandy place". "Santa" in Finnish is a type of sand or in modern use a synonym of "hiekka" which is the basic word for sand. "La" suffix is a common Finnish word ending which means "place of" or "here is lot of". Usually some feature of local nature was used with la/lä suffix to name a house. This was typical fashion to name houses in 18th and 19th century. Examples: Mäkelä, Mäki(hill or knoll) + la/lä place suffix = place of hills or house on the hills. Kuusela, kuusi(spruce) + la/lä place suffix =place of the spruce/ house between the spruces.

[@anniestumpy9918]

great linguistics explanation, thank you! 😊

[@JK-yf9sx]

Perhaps the channel should be renamed Sandy Bottom ☺

[@Erbazzium]

This is also how some of the finnish surnames got formed, hence you could have the same surname but are not related at all.

[@aikanikuluksi4766]

Possibly also of interest: ravinto = nourishment; ravintola = place of nourishment, i.e., restaurant.

[@Legend0222]

This is cool, Thanks for sharing!

[@engrammi]

That "Porin Maija" stove is indeed a gem. Might even have monetary value if it isn't in too bad condition.

[@nigelwatson2750]

It's a classic, for sure.

[@BiggyD1234]

It does - do not let that go. It is a magnificent piece that would compliment the house wonderfully

[@jakobrosenqvist4691]

Those old porin fire places like porin Maja and especially porin Matti are cornerstones of many Finnish homes, and if taken care of they can last for a very long time, and they are quite sought after.

[@ACorpseWithoutSoul]

Greetings from Helsinki, Finland. Welcome to our beautiful country. Finnish people love collective work. You just get materiat to fixing your barn and then call people to help you. You must buy beer and grilling sausages etc. After work more beer and sauna. That is how things going here in Finland. 😊 Merry x-mas for you and your family.

[@KntnWDHS]

You guys are amazing people love your country and traditions from 🇬🇧. How are things in the cities still very safe Finnish etc?

[@Anttik_]

House built in 1920's is a good choice. Houses built on that time that still exist were built in very good spots. Most likely high sandy soil and rain water flowing away from the building. Logframed houses built on a great spot can last for centuries, when taken care of properly. When renovating the house remember to ask advice from some good old house experts. Old house combined with Finnish weather conditions means you need to consider certain things. For example the windows, you might not want to make those too airtight. You need to have air inflow somewhere and traditionally that place has been the windows. That is much better than the gaps between the timber frame or no ventilation at all. That spear is most probably not a hunting spear. Hunting spears have not been traditionally used in Finland. That looks like an athletics spear, used in javelin throw. That is a very traditional Finnish sport, there are several Finnish olympic champions in javelin throw. 600g spear is a womens model and 800g for men.

that is exactly my thought about the spear I remember throwing those in school.

[@nigelwatson2750]

Speak to Finns. This guy needs local knowledge!

[@MossyBottom]

It was actually a Finn, and a local, who suggested it was a hunting spear. A javelin sounds more plausible though. And don't worry, Angela and I befriended every one of our neighbours with home-made Irish soda bread the week we moved in. We're lucky enough to know them all very well, which has already helped us immeasurably.

[@TheLazyFinn]

​@@MossyBottomPossibly used for spear fishing? It isn't hooked at the end but I'm not sure if they have to be, there's just a lot of fishing gear around so that gave me that thought

[@yetithruhiker9230]

L1

[@jannek5757]

I get a feeling from watching this that the absolute correct person bought this place. Thank you for a good video!

[@Bettys_Eldest]

A Scandinavian colleague was delighted when he found a local health spa which had a sauna. After his first visit I asked when he planned to go again, to which he replied that he was not able to. It turns out that he discovered in the most embarrassing way that in England mixed group saunas are not naked!

[@survivor303]

:D

[@Afrinaturality]

Cringe! 😂🙈

[@mchlle94]

That is strange. Even in the Netherlands it's the default that people are naked in mixed saunas (even though we don't have the same sauna culture as the Scandinavians). Some commercial saunas do have bathing suit days, but it's kind of frowned upon by sauna enthusiasts. It's actually a lot more hygienic to go "bare". I don't understand people who would even want to go in a bathing suit, yuck 😆

[@edva3533]

That sauna is definitely not 100yr old. I'd guess it was build somewhere in the 1940s or 1950s. The foundation is made by pouring concrete into wooden cast made of planks. You can still see the outlines on the sides. Foundations prior to 1940s were usually large stones with or without concrete like your house is partially. I'd guess the sauna frame is made of timber and not logs like it would be if it was build before 1940s. The paneling on the walls and the ceiling inside the sauna look very traditional and are also from the 1940s or so. A lot of houses and saunas were build after the war and to speed up the process almost every builder switched from logs to sawmill timber and nails. The buildings from that era all have this same kind of paneling in the staircase, porch, sauna or walls and ceilings. Usually the paneling was sealed with water resistant boat lacquer which gives it that yellow or gold-ish colour. You can still buy that lacquer and panels like that. They are called Sisarpaneeli (Sister or sibling panel) Helmipaneeli (Pearl panel) or Sormipaneeli (Finger panel) to name a few.

[@Gwafton]

Concrete foundations were common in countryside buildings already in the 1920s, but I agree that the sauna is newer (unless heavily renovated) as the style of the wall boards is of post-war production.

[@Tilley-oy7gx]

I agree, the indoor panels look just the same as the old sauna in my childhood home, and that was build in the 1950s.

[@tuomaslaine8225]

Don't worry about the foundations in the outbuildings. Things do sink with time, more with older stuff. Back in the day when all the foundations were dug by hand outbuildings often didn't get dug deep enough. And deep enough in Finland is so deep that soil never freezes. So, jack up the building, dig deeper foundations and set the building on them. Old buildings are surprisingly flexible, get 'em up, get 'em straight and they'll serve for another century.

[@oskar6747]

I remember living in an old house in Tammisaari and my landlord used sometimes to jack up the building to keep it straight. But I don't think he digged anything deeper. Just added stones or wood between the foundations and the building.

[@nigelwatson2750]

He needs to listen to local people

[@heikkianttila6296]

Yes 100%. You need to adjust it every 40 years. Maybe less if gutters are in good shape. They are large “huts” with simple foundation yet work well as they are. Trying to fix something fancy under a barn is not sensible.

[@minnamarjutmustonen]

That sharp thin in Barn is for javelin throw. Very famous sport in Finland in summertime 😅

[@johanna7502]

Those outdoor toilets were traditionally located next to the barn and the manure pit and were used during winters also. A trip to the toilet was very refreshing, I can tell you that! 😆 The windows were weatherstripped with paper (check "ikkunaliimapaperi") for winter to eliminate draft. That wood stove "Porin Maija" is definitely worth keeping if it´s not cracked or anything, as well as the wooden skis which probably need to be tarred before you can use them.

[@annasaarimaa6335]

Only one-two generation ago outdoor toilets was only toilet for many houses in countryside.

[@theNamesPhillip]

So weird, I am also an Englishman who moved to the west of Ireland (Mayo), and now bought a house in the middle of the Swedish forests! Wasn't expecting that 😂

[@bobomac8330]

Why did you go to sweden?

[@madzha123]

Hi Daniel thanks again for sharing your Finnish experience. I wish you keep open mind towards sauna as you are getting used to the new climate. You might start loving it later, I seen it happening to people. Even just for the sake of health benefits. 💫 I read that in Ireland there used to be something like saunas too but very long time ago.. and they were referred to as the “ sweat houses”. I can say Finnish lappinkoira (Lapphund) are very friendly and adorable breed you might want to look into. All the best to your family 🎉❤

[@sabrinaknapp256]

Hoorah! I moved to Alaska almost 30 years ago and I adore the frozen North. I now live in Fairbanks, AK and I can honestly say that winter is my favorite season. After listening to your last video and hearing you embrace a new adventure, I think I realized that is why I love winter.....it is an adventure! We harvest our own firewood and heat with it and have a large garden, greenhouse and high tunnel and even up here we are able to put up a lot of food. Our chickens are hardy and make it through the winter just fine. We love the slowness of winter and although technically we don't have a lot of light in the winter we have lots of twilight which people seem to not realize. We have 3 acres and no mortgage and that would not be possible in other parts of Alaska or in the lower 48. We moved here for my husband's job; he is a pilot to the surrounding villages but it was the best decision we ever made (and I was so nervous about the temperatures when we first moved). I'm excited to see your new adventures!

[@LostInFunk]

My wife and I have had Newfoundlands for the past 14 years. They are great family dogs, fantastic with children, originally from a cold climate and bred to pull boats into harbours, soi are fantastic swimmers. Despite their size they don't actuallt eat that much.

[@SpanishEclectic]

I'm sure you can get some good advice from locals on the roofing and foundation issues. Depending on how strong the frame of the barn is, it's possible it could be lifted, and a new foundation laid without tearing it down. This was done with two houses in my area, where years of bad drainage over clay soil had caused them to sink. I'm glad you are stopping to inspect and consider the items left behind by the prior owner, rather than just clearing it all out. I see various things that could be recycled or up-cycled. The seed planter looks great. Finally, while our Norwegian Forest Cat lays prostrate on the coffee table in front of a fan during our Southern California Augusts, he'd love hunting mice in your nice, chilly Finnish barn. Happy Yule!

[@petrirantavalli859]

It can be propped up for sure and even lifted by a single person, the biggest issue with old houses is that were often layed with stones with shallow foundation which as long as you lived there were fine as the escaping heat from the building would keep the frost from heaving the house. Your foundations are remade likely in the 50's or 60's with concrete as it became more readiy available as for the red paint it's made by boiling iron oxide and rye flour in a huge pot over a slow fire until it becomes a porridge then you add in either varnish or lindseel oil and continue cooking for about 3-4 hours. Obviously you first need to make sure your paint is actual 'punamulta' and not oil paint that mimics the old paint usually if you hand gets red when brushed on paint it's 'punamulta', 'punamulta' also gets darker on rain as it saturates with moisture. There are modern oilpaints that can be painted over the traditional 'punamulta' but you have to ask a paint specifically made for that.

[@James-rn6lo]

I would think any wood buildings that are 100 years old need a complete rebuild.!!!!?

[@DavyClinton-k5x]

I’d love to hear of your drive from Sligo to Finland…an experience in itself I’m sure. We have driven many times from Ireland to Bulgaria so love to hear of others long drives. Good luck in the new project…

[@ienbypalandet6856]

Nice to see more from your new place. No they didn´t go to the wc in the middle of the night if they needed to pee. They had a bucket or a potty under the bed. I lived so until I was 9 years. The trap looks like one for badgers. Hope you find 2-3 cats soon. They will do a good work. My cat is 13 years and still hunting. To build houses for owls will also help you.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

In our 350 year old family homestead we had porcelain chamber pots (they have covers) under the beds for those midnight needs, also an antique wooden commode chair in Grandmother's room. Matching porcelain washbasins and pitchers on washstands finished the set, very stylish and functional. Our ancestors had very comfortable, albeit hardworking (by modern standards) lives.

[@marsukarhu9477]

You could get a Finnish breed like Finnish Lapphund, Karelian Bear Dog, Lapponian Herder or Finnish Spitz. They can deal with the local wildlife and weather.

[@miahei452]

I was just about to say the same. Especially the Finnish Lapphound is usually great with children.

[@meeresluft]

I just wanted to write this exact comment! We have a Finnish Lapphund (or at least she's part Finnish Lapphund) and she is the kindest with children. She loves the outdoors and those cold snowy days are definitely no problem at all. it's such a joy to watch this short legged dog jump around in the snow like a rabbit. what i really like about this breed is that they are neither small or big dogs. big enough to protect a property or yourself but small enough to be able to walk while carrying a child or walking two dogs. only negative side: the hair. you have to comb quite often. but that's something you get used to :)

[@Cracktopus.]

Another vote for a finnish lapphund, wonderful family dogs.

[@Kerttis]

yesss finnish lapphunds are awesome

[@juhomalmi]

Definite yes for the Finnish Lapphund

[@alexmakesit4401]

As a soon to be dad of 5 allow me to warmly welcome you to the club! Its a difficult task to not only be a dad but to be a good dad but from what I've seen of you I'm sure you'll take to it in no time! How much is Finland tourism board paying you? In 25 minutes you've convinced me I need to move to Finland!

[@lesliemccaghy9611]

Hes full of shit! He was a blow in, in Ireland! Took all the peoples help then pissed of!

[@lesliemccaghy9611]

What did you do with that poor Irish dog!? He was only a young dog!????

[@laviniamossop9326]

​@@lesliemccaghy9611rip moss

[@dees3179]

He talked about this in 18.38.

[@thinkingallowed7042]

@@lesliemccaghy9611 It was all very convenient. The girlfriend with career plans who may not be an animal person starts agitating for a new environment, the poor dog dies, leaving the path clear for relocation and children. No, nothing to see here. Just a coincidence.

[@mikoske]

Glad to see another video! Actually in Finland triple glased windows are a norm these days, so check those out as well. The sauna stove looks recently bought, and it also has a small tank to heat water, it is probably enough for your family. Also, I'm sure you'll start enjoying sauna in the winter!

[@nigelwatson2750]

Quadruple glazing was the norm in the 80s in Finland

[@zaroliina]

But not necessity in old houses. Old windows work well if you take care of them and know how to use ikkunapaperi.

[@nigelwatson2750]

Foreigners need local knowledge to survive in Finland@@zaroliina

[@kc4699]

crikey! you have definitely landed somewhere beautiful, but with such an extraordinary amount of repairs to do, particularly given the climate. my greatest wish for you and your family is that you have lovely neighbours, and a local community who supports your vision & is willing to give their advice and time to you so that you can crack on with the benefit of their wisdom. all the best from Australia, Merry Christmas, and i very much look forward to seeing how you progress with this project 🌻

[@nigelwatson2750]

If you had spoken to a Finn first, they would have given you a heads up.

[@Liisa3139]

That old iron stove is great. I believe it can definitely be restored and made into a functioning beauty.

[@something2knownow]

As a second generation Finnish-American I can attest that the tradition of the sauna is fundamental to the Finnish character. So important that immigrants to the US a century ago built the sauna building soon after settling on the land and passed the tradition down to all the subsequent generations. In the old days Finnish women gave birth in the sauna. It was more than a bath, it was a rite of passage. When my non-Finnish new husband first met my uncles, they took him into the sauna and tested how long he could take it to see the measure of the man. Socializing, drinking, bonding. That is all part of the sauna tradition. When he proved he could take the heat, they embraced him with open arms. There is nothing like the clean you feel after a traditional sauna, after a good sweat and wash and cool down and another session of heat and throwing water on the rocks. “More loyly”my grandmother used to say. When you are good and rosy jumping in a cold lake or rolling in the snow feels good, you don’t feel the cold. Then another warm up and bundled in a nice fluffy robe you go back to the house and have a wonderful smorgasbord - cheeses, cold cuts, sandwich fixings the whole lot. The relaxation and bliss you feel is like nothing else - like if you had a great message, meditated, had the best hot bath and took a Xanax. Plus all the toxins and inflammation and stress and anxiety have melted away with the steam. You must develop a love for sauna to respect your new neighbors and this great tradition, especially if you plan to make Finland your home. The folks who live around you won’t tell you but they all grew up with this and you not liking the sauna will make you a real outsider.

[@kirsijuuramo1750]

Spot on🇫🇮

[@suomalainentimo]

Yes, sauna is the best!

[@NoddyShoulder]

It's so odd but good to see you moving here to Finland. I've been following your channel from the start. I'm sure that you will become friends with your sauna, as soon as you learn that the best steams are mild and peaceful. We Finn's sometimes tease our guests taking them into a scorching hot electric sauna and tucking them into the corner so they can't escape. Sorry for that. I'm sure you'll love your wood burning sauna

[@alexroebuck1]

I’ve followed your journey at Mossy B, this is a Wonderful video, tender, kindly and heartwarming, you appear to be settled again and over the worst part of the upheaval and stepping completely onto the adventure, so happy for you, best of health and happiness to you all x

[@ranglaandersson3993]

The WC is certainly amusing! My mother was born (1939) and raised on the southwest coast of Sweden (Halland) and the family had an outdoor WC until they remodeled in 1946 and got indoor plumbing. My mother said they had a "pee pot" for night time because, especially in winter when it was pitch black out in the countryside, it was more convenient. So, yes, bucket-type "appliances" were in use!

[@soupedujour]

This is surely the best video I have seen in a long time. I related so much to the positiveness, the possibilities, the optimism of all your projects in this new era or in this new Finnish environment . You are an admirable individual with clear intelligent goals to achieve the comforts of a new future. Nothing is gained or fulfilled without work, determination and foresight. From your past videos I know you are mentally and patiently equipped to forego what needs to be done to insure your desired future. Two fine dogs in the works I think you know will only increase the pleasure of it all. Be well to you and those close to you. I look forward to your channel as time unfolds.

[@leemiller9246]

Daniel so good to have you back on KZbin. You certainly have a big project on your hands but knowing how much you undertook in Ireland, you are more than equal to the task. A wonderful new adventure with a brand new family. I know you miss Moss, they do manage to worm their way into our hearts dont they, our furry companions, but do get a new dog when you feel ready. Good luck with all your undertakings. Have a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year may it bring you everything you wish for and lots and lots of joy. Blessings to you, Angela and Juno. Debs x

[@suomalainentimo]

I am sorry l didn't get your name? Congratulations for moving to Finland. Greetings from Canada. I am a Finn who has been living here in Ontario Canada for 50 years. I was 24 years old when immigrating here y. 1973. I wasn't smart enough to go Oppikoulu, instead l went to a tradeschool where they didnt teach english as they did staring early 70: s. So coming here without speaking any English was difficult at the beginning, but l was working with Finnish people here. I didn't have time to go to school because of the long hard workin days. I learned to speek Englis by my self, not so good because of my hard head for learning it. I am sure you will learn to speak Finnish fairly easily because of your great easy personality that l see on your lovely interesting videos. Your old house there and the 5 ha land are beautiful, l am happy for you. The 2 fireplaces the in a house are excellent. I like how you pronounced correctly the Pönttö uuni. I wish we could have them here since they are really good for heating a house with firewood. You should burn only wood that has been dried at least 1 year. Do not keep the wood on the ground underneath the tarp as l see on your winter video. Burning wet wood is bad for your chimney and for the environment. Your nice old house needs some work but it will be so good when you completed the renovation. The forrests there are beautiful, the trees, mushrooms, blueberries, birds, animals and all. I wish l could move back to Finland, but my wife from 12 years of marriage is a Filippina, a widow with 5 children. After visiting Finland 5 times she loves everyting about Finland even the winter, but all her family and friend are here so my love for her and to her family keeps me here. I have a lreland connection here as you are from lreland. We have a cottage property way out of Toronto in a beautiful country side. Our neighbour's families and near by small village people's families came here 200 + years ago from lreland when there was the terrible potato devastation. The people on this area still have lrish and Canadian flags, play lrish music and dance on summer festivals. All the best for you and your family in lovely Finland 🇫🇮 👍.

[@oldtimer7635]

I greatly admire your enthusiasm and humble but confident attitude. I wish you and your family all the best in our beautiful country. : )

[@oakstrong1]

It takes getting used to being in sauna, starting from short visits and sitting on a bottom rung - but it is something you don't want to miss out on because of all the health benefits! Sauna was the traditional bathroom and also the place where babies were born and dead bodies were washed - and stored until funeral during summer. The traditional way is to install secondary window panes (unually inside) and seal them tight with a tape. But you cannot then open the windows until spring. The panes are store in a shed over the summer... When you have more money, I'm sure you can get double/triple windows made that fit the original look. You get used to the cold, you just deal with it when you have no choice. That's when the dry cold becomes handy: it doesn't penetrate through your clothes like a damp cold! It's a matter of putting on a coat and boots and ignoring the cold legs as best as you can, or pull on ski tousers over pyjamas. If it was a really cold outside we might pee into the slop bucket and take it to the compost first thing, before the house thawed (it could go down to -5 inside overnight after the fire died down: we didn't have those heat storing chimneys... There was no light to the outhouse, which was as far away from the house and well as possible. But I quite liked looking at the stars during my visits whenever the weather was clear. 😊

[@deirdreanderson7620]

I am so sorry to hear about Moss. Somehow missed what happened, but very sad he is not with you on your new adventure. 😢love the new place and looking foreword to a new chapter!

[@diane5522]

Oh no. What happened to Moss?

[@Sammyli99]

Passed away, after a sudden illness, (what a personality, he had a great life) and I know, its a shock, he was special. But, dont worry he will be dancing and barking in Doggy heaven, and who knows could reincarnate his SOUL in the next Dog they get. @@diane5522

[@michaelhorath6851]

@@diane5522 HE DIED !

[@linnsoltwedel]

Just having a cat in the house is a big thing. I moved in to an apartment once, in the basement of a house, and I had an indoor cat, and before I moved in they had lots of mice. But when me and my then 10 year old cat moved in they were all gone, just the smell of the cat sent them off! The house I live in now is from 1970, and is over 50 years, but I have never seen a mouse, and I still have an indoor cat.

[@marilynpease8782]

Investigate a Finnish Laphund. Nice sized dog and good temperament. Lovely to see you in your new setting.

[@Sonicfan290300]

As a Finnish lapphund owner I would recommend Finnish lapphunds. They are great family dogs, smart but not too smart (easier than for example border collies), and usually love outdoors. Also the breed is generally really healthy due to it's importance to us Finns. They do bark loudly and shed a lot when seasons change though so keep that in mind. But yeah, do thorough research to find the perfect dog for you and see if there's any for adoption. Also make sure that the dog is at least registered in the new Finnish Food Authority Dog Registry. Also with cats it might be really easy to find one for adoption (even kittens yes) because we do have a cat problem unfortunately. I hope you have a nice day! Happy holidays! ^^

[@Elyza404]

Welcome to Finland! I was recommended your videos after you moved to finland and have enjoyed your attitude towards the challenges of restoring old things and facing life in a new country and culture. Personally Ive found I appreciate the cold dark snowy winters more and more the older I get. There's just some magic to it that makes it feel extra cozy. Doing snow work and after making hot cocoa or glögi while enjoying the fire in the oven just makes me slow down and reminds me not to be in such a hurry all the time. I hope you and your family can find those joys in our winters.

[@neulasia]

i'm glad you got the snowy winter of your dreams, it won't necessarily be like this every year here in the southwest. 6 months of overcast skies and damp darkness is the worst. if you haven't yet heard of 'myyräkuume' please be aware that you can get very ill from cleaning out dusty old barns etc if they are full of vole droppings - always wear a respirator at least. i'd hang a chain or even rope from that downspout for the time being, there will be less water splashing back on the wall that way.

[@mrsm482]

Greetings Daniel and the entire tiny family. Lovely seeing you well. Have a wonderful and memorable Christmas. Blessings for 2024. With all our love and prayers from the absolute opposite side of Earth. ❤😊

[@nigelwatson2750]

You need to make friends with some Finns. You need local knowledge. This from a Brit living in Pori.

[@Shivnio]

Beautiful property Daniel, wish you and your family all the very best health and happiness there. I'm starting out new here in Ireland too, house with 2 acres, will be setting up the veggie garden very soon. Thanks for the inspiration over the years, you're part of the reason I'm here 😊

[@helenaville5939]

Welcome to Ireland. Wishing you a wonderful life on the land. 👍☘

[@eamonhannon1103]

I visited Finland from Ireland I the 1980’s . Loved Finland and the Finnish people ! I was taken to the sauna and I loved it ! Great experience ! Get yourself into a sauna as soon as you can Daniel !

[@ronanmc2112]

Love the new place Daniel. Best of luck with it. It might not be the prettiest but getting a 20 foot container so you can sort the stuff you want to keep from the shed would be a good option.

[@egonm9999]

It is very brave to move to Finland in September (autumn) . It gets darker and darker with lots of rain..until the snow comes. The spring and summer are definitely the best seasons here I think. So it might not seem like it but spring is already around the corner :). People without SISU would say that the weather in Finland is 9 months waiting and 3 months of disappointment...but it's not true :)

[@heidi1651]

SISU ❤

[@Liisa3139]

It is he winter solstice today, so we are at the turning point of days starting to get longer again.🌤 Here comes the sun doo-doo-doo-doo...

[@nigelwatson2750]

​@@heidi1651yeah living in Finland will make a real man of him. No soy in Finland 😂

[@nigelwatson2750]

You obviously haven't spent a winter in England or Ireland - gray cloud, no sun. It's far darker in England, and there's no snow either to reflect the light.

[@Liisa3139]

@@nigelwatson2750 I live in the city and would rather not have any snow ever. Snow is sh*t.

[@sarrormiki3363]

amazing keep them coming. I can't describe the excitement I feel waiting to see how you work your magic on this place

[@headwound]

Finnish Spitz is a beautiful, intelligent dog and great family dog. My family has two, they're playful and gentle with kids. Love playing in the snow too. I've always thought they sorta look like Shiba-Inu's, so adorable!

[@colga100]

I love your new home Daniel. I’m sure you are an inspiration to many young people who feel disheartened in Ireland. You show that thinking outside the box pays off. Wishing you and your lovely family a happy Christmas and a wonderful life. I look forward to seeing your updates and I can’t wait to see inside the house. 😊

[@helenaville5939]

I think there are young disheartened people everywhere (not just Ireland) based on the widespread shortage of housing that also exists in the US, the UK, Ireland, etc. Most of my friends in Ireland wish to remain, probably why the latest statistics announced last month show more people moving to Ireland than leaving - many from the UK for obvious reasons.

[@Kim-J312]

Moss is the 2nd ytuber that moved from Ireland to Finland . The other one is young guy and family too

[@happyhaven9946]

@@Kim-J312 2nd you say! Wow, a whole two?? 😂😂😂😂

[@joannefildew9092]

Frosty Bottom is Magical!😊

[@Julia-zj2ch]

It is always so lovely to see you and your upbeat and positive manner. Your new home will be wonderful - well, it already is. Those old windows would make a great green house, which just might come in very handy there in Finland!

[@wryyyy]

The "hunting spear" is more likely to be a sports javelin. Finland has a history of olympic javelin throwers, so not that odd if one shows up in an old barn. Javelin throw is/was even activity done in Finnish public schools during athletics class.

[@anna-karinmickwitz7249]

It might also be a tool for making holes in the ice. Either the ice in the well, or when you are out walking on the ice and you want to check how thick the ice is.

[@vikk3]

Yeah, the handle was the biggest clue.

[@mynameisvampka]

Clicked immediately. I missed your videos a lot, so to get notifications again is like Christmas came early. :D Happy Holidays!

[@katherinelancaster600]

Ooooh, can I put in a vote for the wonderful Bernese Mountain Dog?! I was blessed to have one for 12 years - quite a remarkable age for a dog of this breed to live to. He (Willoughby) was such an honour to share life with - intelligent, loyal, loving and wise. The truest companion. He was enormous - being the largest (in terms of skeletal structure) of his breed in New Zealand. They go through quite a clumsy stage as 'teenagers' and you will find clumps of Berner hair just about anywhere! But brushing certainly helps with that, and - in my opinion - you just couldn't find a more perfect breed. Wonderful with children and, although they love activity, their size makes a calm appraoch to exercise and life a necessity. The only drawback? The old saying "Three years a young dog, three years a good dog and three years an old dog" does apply to BMDs. Anything beyond the age of 9 is a bonus. Loss can be very hard. But the wonder and joy of having one in your life, leaves memories that last forever. Irrespective of what you decide to do - I wish you, Angela and your little girl all the very best in your lovely new environment.

[@missglenellen]

This place is stunning with tons of potential, I am more than sure that you will transform to become an even more magical homestead. Happy holidays from Ireland (currently „warm“ with constant 12 degrees)

[@geoptus]

The old windows at 13:00 with the off-set mullions are amazing. Such a simple idea yet such an effective quircky design. I'd be very interested to see how you might incorporate them into your restorations. I can see you're really looking forward to this awesome project, and as someone who is intent on moving to Finland myself, I can totally understand how the incredible possibilities that exist there and the amazing landscape helped you choose this lovely country. I wish you the best with your endevour.

[@mangroval]

Old timber frames do not move considerably after they have initially settled. I'd also inspect the renovated foundation where timber had failed, so that the damage is not repeated. (Melt-water, splash, and capillary) This can be prevented with proper separation membrane, water direction, drainage and ventilation.

[@nigelwatson2750]

Good advice

[@hiddenhighland]

Great Pyrenees are another option. My aunt has two on her farm- and they are incredible with livestock (protect her sheep/donkeys even chickens) and very affectionate and loyal to the family- great with kids. Her farm is in Canada (Alberta)- so they certainly have been doing well in the cold! :)

[@2learn4ever]

The work you did here in Ireland was such a high standard I'm sure you will continue so in Finland. Your house looks so pretty. I'm sure it will take a lot of work but now you have family support and you'll get there I know. How on earth are you getting along with 'thousands' of mice? If I saw just one mouse I'd be on the next plane home again. Love your videos. See you next time.

[@resistantgeordie2636]

Lovely place! Serenity in droves!!😃 In my opinion, perfect pair of dogs on a small holding, jack russell for vermin and catching the odd rabbit, and a pyrenean mountain dog! Great livestock guardian! Protector of their flock! Lovely nature! Have a great christmas and all the best!👍😁

[@biegga1888]

I would recommend to look into reindeer herding breeds: Lapponian herder and Finnish Lapphund. They are herding dogs, so more trainable than other Finnish breeds that are used more for hunting. Finnish hunting dogs are bred to work very independently. More familiar breed to you might be rough collie. They do well in colder climate and are quite popular in Finland.

[@kmeanxneth]

reindeers are in north Finland not in south Finland

[@reivanen]

it's adorable you think like you moved to the arctic circle, when in fact you moved to the warmest part of finland. Don't worry, 3 months of winter is cold but besides that you will have a mild summer

[@halfanewfie2]

What a wonderful adventure you're having. I've been watching Mossy Bottom from the beginning in Ireland. You're going to have so many new stories to tell and videos to make. I'm so happy for you and your family!

[@susanpunako8590]

Hello From America 🇺🇸!! I’m so happy I happened across your channel and I’m enjoying it. You have selected a nice picturesque place for your family. In time it will become what you dream it to be Some work but I’m sure you’ll agree that it will be worth it when you are finished. Congratulations on your success in life. Be safe as you work around your house ❤

[@lizgarland2241]

Love and Light on your family's new adventures 🇮🇪💚🍀

[@baykittygirls9520]

What a wonderful property. I know you have lots of work ahead, but I also know you have the determination and skills to make it happen. Looking forward to following your adventures and progress!

[@puppynation3340]

Love the new property. Do not get rid of the wheelhouse tractor, they are bombproof and so more versatile than your modern lawn tractors. Can’t wait to see more progress and how it all turns out 👍

[@losapriscos7258]

I second the comment on the Wheel Horse. Well worth fixing it up.

[@thestoicsteve]

Wow. Fascinated to see what you have acquired. I think that those of us who watch have a secret desire to do what you are doing but don't have the courage to do so! Good luck in your venture.

[@mavisgillard653]

Merry Christmas to you all ❤❤🎄I’m so glad that you are back doing videos. I’m anticipating learning more about your way of gardening! So sorry about the loss of Moss. I’m sure you have many memories of him he was so amazing!

[@Helen-mh8mq]

I live in an 1864 built house.We had to replace the windows!We got the insulated windows which look exactly like the original windows.What a difference!

[@TimeShrike]

26:10 I believe it is a javelin, of the sporting kind. Finland has always loved javelin throw (Keihäänheitto) as a sport, we've had several athletes competing in Olympic games quite successfully. We've record breaking athletes from 1914 on, later the likes of Seppo Räty and Aki Parviainen. That one looks like an old model, so possibly pre-1985, but I'm just guessing. All the best and good luck!

[@stefaniainlapponia9462]

Hi and welcome to Finland! I'm italian and I also moved in Finland two years ago. We bought a very nice home in Lapland and we are very happy with this choice. best wishes for your new life in finland Stefania

[@kathif8598]

So wonderful to hear from you, Daniel! Your place is lovely. I would love to see even a quick glimpse of Angela and your sweet little one--we all care about you and your family. Have a joyous Christmas and best wishes for an even better new year in Finland! ❤❤❤

[@jeannotek8483]

the Sauna chat had me laughing! I'm so excited to see you and family transform this place. Angela looks so lovely. Yes a dog......I grew up with two Pyrenean Mountain Dogs here in Scotland. Such happy memories of these dogs, protecting and playing with me and 4 sisters.

[@stacyk.3402]

Lovely property! Love seeing your videos again. We bought an 1850s farmhouse 12 years ago. We had to clean a lot out as well. I did keep anything I thought I could use for storage, gardening, or remodeling projects. So we do have a few bins of interesting bits we rummage through as we remodel. We use old blue jars in our greenhouse, blue glass electric insulators as hose guides, old hardware on cabinets, etc. sometimes the old stuff is better made. But we did have a good fire for months burning old wool, rat chewed basket lids, broken furniture that had been mixed many times, and rotten wood. Fun to bring an old place back to life. Excited for your adventures 😊

[@MarifromKuopio]

I love that old, rustic, grey little table in the barn. I hope you're able to reuse it in your home

[@aNaturalist]

It's terrific to see around your new place! I'm excited to see how you organize it, especially where you'll choose to grow crops.

[@loricote5179]

From Canada here. We use to have a Keeshound. He never got cold, even at -35 degrees. He loved everyone! Our kids and their friends, the elderly, and even cats!

[@brendanmccallion2350]

Such an exciting journey you are on, and a brilliant video on the challenges being overcome with the new house. Hello from Ireland.

[@DailyQuiet]

Glorious! Love Finland. Sending love from the Outer Hebrides

[@H4lminator]

Beautiful place you have. Looking forward to your adventures in Finland!

[@Internationalmanofmysteries]

Welcome to Finland mate. I noticed that the light in your sauna is installed to the ceiling and the wires are detoriated. Electric safety codes today say that a light fixture shouldn't be above 1m from the floor to avoid the heat. This from a fellow renovator. I had similar lighting originally. The wires were dry and the insulation cracked right off via a simple touch. I'd suggest going through the rest of the electrics as well beginning from the main panel. 😉

[@maeveskelly4686]

When you do look for a dog (or two), consider looking at a Finnish Lapphund which are apparently gentle, good with children and easily trainable. They are also acclimatised to the weather there. I know that saunas aren’t a necessity here in Ireland but I’d love to have one. I’m building a house next year in Mayo and had looked at a passive house with an inbuilt sauna - and although I didn’t end up with that, I’m still holding out hope for one in my future. Like you, I struggled with the hot moist air the first few times I tried them, but they grow in you and are much less moist than a steam room which I still don’t enjoy.. I can’t wait to see you putting your stamp on the property. Happy Christmas to you all - Nodlaig Shona from Ireland. 🇮🇪👋

[@Olipakerranoiva]

You moved in to Finland and we are having the Best vinter I can remember so enjoy it while it lasts

[@guitargirl7452]

Big dreams and adventures to come Daniel. Many blessings to you and your family. Thanks for keeping us updated.

[@sukotu23]

You've got this Daniel! I've no doubt you'll have all these buildings repaired and looking absolutely beautiful like your granary in no time. Quite jealous of your moomin house and plot of land! Good luck with it all!

[@kathleenstraube5356]

Quite a monumental undertaking ! Fit for the young at heart or fool hearty. I give you created for even starting to think about this. I’m 72. I’ll be watching your progress with bated breath, wishing that I still had the stamina. Love and good wishing to you and your partner. Also, looking forward to your choice in dog. A great addition to the family.

[@rowanwhite3520]

Some amazing antiques in the barn!!!They would be awesome home decor!

[@summerrain7466]

So good to see you, Daniel! Thank you for the tour. It is beautiful there! And looks like plenty to keep you busy for a very long time! Can't wait to watch the restoration transformation!

[@richardhouston7277]

Hi Daniel, you are a natural in front of the camera. I know this is a new chapter in your life,will miss what you were doing in Ireland. However will be looking forward eagerly to seeing you and your family grow in your new environment. All the best to you and your family xx

[@lorrainehinchliffe5371]

I live rurally in Canada. In the fall mice come inside looking for warm winter housing. We have electronic, sonic repellers that you plug in . They make a high pitched sound that rodents hate. People and pets don’t hear it. They aren’t 100% but do make a big difference. We ordered our last ones on eBay.

[@franziskani]

could you recommend a brand ?

[@Rahvanteli]

I hear the ones that my grandparents use. I guess I have incredible hearing.

[@carolgiangreco6548]

You're amazing. I can't imagine being as adventurous and optimistic than you. Best wishes for good fortune in your new home.

[@nicola4789]

Thank you for the tour. Very interesting! For a dog I greatly recommend a Bouvier des Flandres. Exceptional family dog and guardian. A Bouvier des Flandres is a very level-headed breed. You can't go wrong with them.

[@MrHandKman]

Kudos. You are still young. You can do this. I get good vibes just from watching your presentation.

[@matkahenkilo8554]

Congratulations on your new home. I am sure it will serve you well. Looks like it has some rough edges, but quite a lot of potential there. Someone allready commented on this, but the sauna does not look that bad, and might be quite easy to get in working order. I would recommend putting some work on it after you have gotten the criticals done with the house. Nothing really cleans and recharges you up like a sauna. You might come to appericiate it when you get around to the heavy and dirty work ;)

[@Halikatti]

Jei, a new video! I have never waited any you tuber's video this much! I fell in love with your story and watched your previous content in the meanwhile, which I found very nice and interesting. You have a lovely calming way of speaking, that I love to listen. And I was also very very curious to hear, how you are doing! And I was often thinking about you and your family, how on earth are you guys coping, when we, to our own surprise as well, had an exceptionally cold beginning of the winter!! Brrr! I was even a bit worried how you're doing. Love to hear at least in the beginning of the video that you love the snowy scenery! Now I'll watch the property tour!

[@BUFUmic]

Big hugs to you and your family bud, really looking forward to the new chapter, glad you're thinking about getting another canine friend, took me about 5 years after I lost my last dog before getting another recently. The land and house both look amazing, definitely envious of your new outdoor sauna! Thinking of visiting Finland next year, mainly due to the 3.3 million public saunas! Enjoy the holidays and look forward to many more videos.

[@beccasomersmith6807]

I enjoy watching your videos from England and particularly the idea of growing food in spring/summer. Have a lovely cozy winter!

[@varpusaramaki4132]

Don't knock the TV-antenna down just yet. Any kids growing up in Finland should have access to Pikku Kakkonen.

[@johnkearns4790]

Sad you left Ireland 🇮🇪 thought you would have stayed thete but life moves on great to see you in Finland 🇫🇮 and you been a Dad congratulations on that and your Partner wonder will you ever return to Ireland 🇮🇪 in the future or will the road take you to different lands .enjoy the journey looking forward to seen All your new projects on the house and barns ,i like some many have enjoyed your videos throughout your times in Sligo ,there is someone i keep on thinking is bouncing around you and wanting affection Mossy ,i can almost see him racing ahead of you he was so so Faithful .