2 YEARS Timelapse - House is Built in 37 MINUTES

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11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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@jasonhovey815 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations man. Beautiful house on a gorgeous piece of land

@JohnSmith-ud9ex 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@Anver_Silyaev 11 ай бұрын

Same thoughts 👍

@JohnSmith-ud9ex 11 ай бұрын

@@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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

Вообще не понял смысла такой подушки под домом

@key4us2c 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

@@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 11 ай бұрын

@@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 11 ай бұрын

@@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.

@dakotamax2 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@jimzucker Ай бұрын

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

@MakinEndsMeet69 11 ай бұрын

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

@jondavidmcnabb 11 ай бұрын

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

@sonovoxx 11 ай бұрын

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

@wrightcabin4132 11 ай бұрын

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

@KevCampbell 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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.👍

@Crewsy 11 ай бұрын

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.

@tehnokrati 11 ай бұрын

Great job!🎉

@DonnDIY 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁

@JohnSmith-ud9ex 11 ай бұрын

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.

@wayupnort6271 11 ай бұрын

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!

@StaleEHuse 11 ай бұрын

congratulations with a beautiful and well-deserved new home

@DanKoning777 11 ай бұрын

*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.

@rossmack5644 11 ай бұрын

Building techniques are much different than I am used to.

@piiluja 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@Thundermuffin93 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

We really do love our new home. Thanks!

@user-uu6hw4yd1o 11 ай бұрын

Поздравляю, Друг и по доброму завидую- отличный дом!

@markkennedy4055 11 ай бұрын

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

@eldonsmith1965 11 ай бұрын

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

@AngelLuisTrinidad 11 ай бұрын

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

@user-ym5si4in3l 11 ай бұрын

Молодец, супер дом 🏠

@robertmailhos8159 11 ай бұрын

Congrats on your new home there young man 👍😎

@doughale1555 11 ай бұрын

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

@lovejcdc 11 ай бұрын

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

@Anver_Silyaev 11 ай бұрын

Donn, we are all glad for you 🙏

@user-ml6rk4tl1p 11 ай бұрын

Дом супер 🎉

@lawrencewillard6370 11 ай бұрын

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

@greeneyed333 11 ай бұрын

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

@gusbrameloah4719 11 ай бұрын

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

@DonnDIY 11 ай бұрын

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.

@scottsorby7966 11 ай бұрын

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

@shanethompson7543 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful Home 🏡!!

@chrissmith7655 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, many thanks for sharing. From UK.

@stuartcotterill9475 11 ай бұрын

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

@RCake 11 ай бұрын

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😍

@nickbremner6274 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@DonnDIY 11 ай бұрын

🤣

@batnrs1 11 ай бұрын

Congrats on your new home !👍

@williamdawson3353 11 ай бұрын

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

@edkeniston4786 11 ай бұрын

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!

@jeepanimal2943 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for w atching? No Sir. THank you for sharing it. Like said elsewhere, all this plus the regular videos. The Mrs and Junior must be excited, and thrilled for t he new home. And this one YOU earned. You deserved it. Keeping us fans, both near and far, entertained, and entriqued, with your bulding projects. Thank you Sir. As said, you deserve this one.

@markusfrei5400 11 ай бұрын

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

@mowandgosystems 11 ай бұрын

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

@ondrahouska8035 11 ай бұрын

Very Nice House Mr Diy.Good Job.👍😀

@rookie12101988 11 ай бұрын

That porch view is just awsome.

@mikewilson6940 11 ай бұрын

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.

@sparkyinanissan 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@creamtube 11 ай бұрын

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

@josephperkins4163 11 ай бұрын

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

@Rubbernecker 11 ай бұрын

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

@didzisreiznieks841 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic hause👍👍👍

@hpda44 11 ай бұрын

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

@N1RKW 11 ай бұрын

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

@DebdeK 11 ай бұрын

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!

@yeagerxp 11 ай бұрын

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

@stevenduggan8718 11 ай бұрын

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

@barrywest3758 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations, beautiful home and family!

@jamesa7506 11 ай бұрын

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

@seansysig 11 ай бұрын

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

@olddawgdreaming5715 11 ай бұрын

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.

@onemanswork9248 11 ай бұрын

Congrats on your new home. It looks wonderful!

@geo2cv6tron14 11 ай бұрын

The before / after is really really impressive 🤩👍

@matthewclear8547 11 ай бұрын

WOW what a top job, well done Donn.

@elevator9592 11 ай бұрын

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

@solarfunction1847 11 ай бұрын

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

@FrisellFan01 11 ай бұрын

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

@Rinat928 11 ай бұрын

С новым домом😊

@MASI_forging 11 ай бұрын

Incredible transformation. Keep up the great work.👍👍

@temyraverdana6421 11 ай бұрын

Wow! It's a amazing work. The best

@jesscneal 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful house!

@daviT_con_T 11 ай бұрын

Bro.. I am so glad.... please invite some of us long term fans to your place hehehe. cheers mate!

@inapt11 11 ай бұрын

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!

@lennym1636 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the beautiful new home...

@johnworthington9995 11 ай бұрын

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

@horstszibulski19 11 ай бұрын

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

@Mr62biscayne 11 ай бұрын

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

@GWN_Garage 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful new home! Congratulations 😊

@brentonpaterson7047 11 ай бұрын

Awesome. Beautiful Home.

@carloskawasaki656 11 ай бұрын

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

@tobiasbostwick9002 11 ай бұрын

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

@dianeclark1135 4 ай бұрын

First…🎹 🎤 Getting to know you, getting to know all about you🎼! Hello, what a DAUNTING project! Well beyond Building 101 !! You refer to the old structure as a house, it looks like a barn to me. I’ve been enjoying all The building videos on KZfaq, but this one has the art of demolishing the old structures, and preparing the amazing foundation! Congratulations 🍾

@be007 11 ай бұрын

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

@dougsweldingfabrication953 11 ай бұрын

Great house... lots of hard work paid off

@lloydprunier4415 11 ай бұрын

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!

@carllamb6711 3 ай бұрын

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

@johnwild3901 11 ай бұрын

Not to shabby my friend, lookin sweet

@lightscrafts 11 ай бұрын

Hard work pays off! Nice! 🎉

@clannishkobra8965 11 ай бұрын

I love the overall style choices inside and out.

@quarlow1215 11 ай бұрын

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

@thenailinthesand8840 11 ай бұрын

И ты еще успевал снимать для нас видосы ?!!... Красавчик

@PorkBarrel. 11 ай бұрын

That's a lot of work nicely done!

@miguelrodriguez-kd7wy 11 ай бұрын

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

@oldsmerchik 11 ай бұрын

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

@DonnDIY 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jcarlile8279 11 ай бұрын

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

@jeffreyworthington7558 11 ай бұрын

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

@user-mh7ik6mh3r 11 ай бұрын

Amazing job! And gorgeous house!

@arkansas1336 11 ай бұрын

Very nice!

@ChatterontheWire 11 ай бұрын

nice single story place and lovely views!

@728dogger 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!