Honest Budget Breakdown Renovating a Swedish Cabin in the Forest
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Was it more or less than you thought? 🙈
A lot more. Keep in mind I'm off-grid, in Finland (your latitude). Drilling my well here was 4.5k Euro (40 meter deep well). Pump and controller was 1.5k Euro. I added an ion exchange filter for about 2k which includes the sediment pre-filter. Another 1k or so on pipes, fittings, etc. Hookup and installation (plumbing and electrical) I did myself. My kitchen came from IKEA, 6.5k Eur delivered, fully installed myself and includes a vent hood, gas range, dishwasher, etc. To prevent freezing pipes: insulation. The pipe from the well to the house are below the frost-line, and have insulation installed on top. I can drain all other water pipes when I'm not present. My sewer system (Fann Biobed 5CE WC+BDT) was about 6k Euro at the time I installed it 5 years ago, but prices are higher now (10k Euro). No permits outside the initial building permit.
We keep being told that everything in Scandinavia is hugely expensive compared to the UK, but that seems a fair enough price and it's life changing for you. Enjoy! 😍
Not surprised with the costs of everything these days.As long as a person can afford it it's all good.
Inflation sucks, nevertheless it seems Sweden is crazy expensive at least compared to where I live. In Romania with a bit less than you spent on this video I'm almost done renovating my grandma's old house, and that's including water, electricity, windows, doors, bathrooms, furniture, ceilings, floors, etc. I did a lot of the work myself so I saved a ton on labour but still, I think what you did for 28k would have cost here something like 5-8k max.
A lot to contemplate. However think about purchasing EVERYTHING all done.
I’m sure the total move in $$ would be a LOT more. And you have the satisfaction of having it done YOUR way.
And most by YOUR own hands. It’s a no brainer.
Wonderful job so far. 🙀😁👌
I wouldn’t even begin to ponder the total cost of everything you’ve done Kalle. What you’ve achieved over your 6 years is priceless. And now you finally have a fantastic kitchen and the holy grail of not just running water, but hot water as well. Enjoy it. You deserve it.
It cost me nearly £10,000
I know people who have paid 50k for just the kitchen. Your prices are reasonable and I know it does not feel that way to you but be grateful that God blessed you with a great country and good resources.
Hi Kalle and Family. I watch your videos every night before I go to bed so I can sleep better knowing there are good people like you left on this planet. Ive been a fan for many years now and I cannot thank you enough for making the world a better place to live. I have an 8 acre off grid property in Grass Valley California. We have very mild winters and hot summers at 3000 ft elev. Im am surrounded by mountains and trees. I live a self sustainable lifestyle. I would move to Sweden but its just too cold for me at my age of 66. I just want to thank you for making my nights much brighter and joyful. I cannot afford to join your page because I live on a fixed income. Blessings to you and your family. John
What is amazing is how quickly the garden and ground has recovered from the extreme digging up process. Your life will hopefully now be much easier with your water supply and up to date kitchen. However, I love it that you are keeping your wood burning oven and hot plates for cooking and heating when necessary.
I think this is one of your Best videos Kalle. Very informative, with the info clearly presented. Excellent! I'm glad you put the pump house/room in an existing building, and that you saved both your sanity and valuable time by hiring carpenters to do the kitchen work. All the costs, while significant, seem reasonable to me compared to what work costs in the U.S. And the kitchen is so well designed and compatible w your cozy cabin. All's well that ends well -- I vividly remember when the artesian water source was discovered and all the flooding it caused. What a freaky time that was. WELL DONE!
That's sweet of you to say Steve, thank you ❤
I actually thought work like this cost a lot less in the US, less regulations and more laizefaire and cheaper materials , but good to hear that it's not unreasonable compared to the US.
YAY!!! Your water pump work is paid for !!! Very happy for you!
Dear Kalle , thank you so much for talking about the well costing. I am just so happy that I could be part of saving your day. I am proud of everyone who contributed to this great cause 👏
The heating cable is a life saver in the winter! The only problem we've had is the taps freezing in the kitchen if we're not home and letting the taps drip.
Your investment will not be wasted!!! You are so smart in your decision to become as self sufficient as possible! We do depend too much on others to take care of all our needs. You are a good man! I am 73 years old. I wish I’d have learned this when I was young. It is so important.
God bless you, Christine and your wonderful baby!
Kathy Jensen
You're still doing well. My house is off-grid. My father and I cleared the half acre of forest by hand with chainsaws and wheelbarrows. It took seven years to build at a cost of 250k Canadian dollars (1.9 million Krona), which seems like a lot, but I have no utility bills so my expenses are pretty much just the mortgage and food. It's also quite a large house with built in greenhouses, so I save on food as well. We didn't dig a well though, all my water is caught on the roof and stored in cisterns below ground where it is filtered and pumped through the house. If I were to dig a well here it would cost upwards of 40k Canadian (300k Krona) and the water would not be as good as I would have to filter out the ground contaminants. Your spring water quality looks amazing, no amount of money can buy that kind of good fortune. Congrats on project well completed.
Kalle, your kitchen investment is beautiful, and having water indoors is a blessing for you and your family. You work so hard for them, and have every reason to be proud of your efforts! Don’t think about the total cost….just be grateful! Enjoy it all, and give my best to Your beautiful wife and baby boy. Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
Remodels are expensive--even DIY.
Regarding the well, it seems like you got a pretty good deal. They certainly didn't overcharge, especially considering a) how remote you are, and b) how much infrastructure you ended up needing to manage the artesian well. Add to that, what an amazing job they did cleaning up your site and not leaving a huge mess that would cost even more to correct... I think you found a good company with good professionals who took pride in their job. This doesn't even consider the improvement to your quality of life. It's a win win win! Money WELL spent.
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The wood stove is cozy and homely, and if you get tired of it you can always get an induction cooker that just plugs in. They're very handy and sit right on the counter top!
That is what I was just thinking as well. Might be handy to have one as a backup but also when cooking as the family grows. 😊They are not expensive.
Your cabin is warm and cozy! You really got a fantastic deal on your house and land! Some houses are more expensive than others without much land for 245,000 or more! You are so blessed ! God bless you dear! I am so happy for you and your family! You should be proud, Kalle! You are also a hard worker and always seem to want to help when it’s needed! You are going to be a fantastic dad ,husband and friend!🧚🏻🧚🏻🧚🏻❤️Blessings always!
A dream cabin & life worth every cent... and some more if needed be 💚
I'm sheduled to get a well drilled on my property sometime at the end of this month *hopefully* and just getting it drilled,capped, and sealed I'm preparing myself for a $20,000 - 30,000 bill. The drilling will be $70 per foot plus $3,200 for the cap, seal and county fees wells in my area seem to range from 200 - 400ft deep. To get a pump set up I've been told will run another $12,000 but I will also need to get electric run which will also be another $10,000. So all your expenses sound amazing to me.
We live in Eastern NC and sit on an Aquifer and the quote for a new well I got was $34000.
Regarding the heating cable for the water line. I would keep it plugged in between the first and last frost. We have the same type of cable for our water heater that is actually mounted on the outside of our house. We also live in a much more temperate climate, but still need this during winter, and keep it plugged in between first and last frost.
We bought our house on .26 acres for $25000 in 1999. Bought 1.54 adjoining acres in 2008 for $7500 and then gutted the house, added a garage, an addition to the kitchen, enlarged 2 bedrooms by doing away with a hallway, replaced the old roof with a metal roof and completely redid one of the bathrooms and that, in 2008, cost $120000. We did most of the work ourselves, but had to hire out the roof, kitchen, and garage builds. Now, prices have tripled. It is insane to think about.
Hello from edmonton alberta Canada,we get down to -40c we keep our cupboard doors open under the sink on really cold nights as well the heat from the cabin keeps those pipes just a little bit warmer .
Having just bought a house in Sweden and just starting to renovate I really appreciate you sharing this in such detail! Thank you so much, this is a huge help in better estimating where it makes sense to hire someone and where to do things myself.
Hearing the total cost I am very glad I decided to buy a house with water, thermal heating and a kitchen for 600 000 sek.
I would maybe get one of those little induction stoves from Ikea that you just plug in, that way you can cook inside when it is hot in the summer and otherwise it can be tucked away in a drawer. They are cheap and add some nice convienience.
I always enjoy your videos, thank you for making them.
These renovations will make such a positive impact on the quality of your life. I’m happy to see how nicely it has turned out! Enjoy!
Money is for to spend on useful, reasonable things, otherwise it's just a piece of paper. Any building or renovation is stressful but afterwards it gives a big satisfaction, so it worth. Good decision the woodstove, it will even heat at the same time and the crackling fire is so homely feeling. Perfect job, congratulations...do not worry anylonger, enjoy it.... use them in good health.
Loved this video (as I do every video from you even when I don't leave a comment for every 😄).
Kitchen turned out sooo nice.
Oh woow, the total cost is really sounding crazy considering for how much did you buy the cabin 😅
Have a great rest of the weekend 😊
Quite interesting to see you go through the list and totals of this project. Money very well spent. I've been here since almost the beginning and it's very exciting to see all the progress you've made. I do have a question for you. Have you thought about how you'll keep the front of the wood burning stove covered to prevent your baby from accidentally touching it?
Kalle your kitchen is beautiful. I love the kitchen sink & all of your countertop space! Wow you must of been overwhelmed when they had your property dug up for the well. I know I would of been. But they did a really good job of getting your yard back together. You can’t even tell it was a big mess. It looks great! I am so happy for you and your family. These upgrades will make things so much easier for everyone. I guess your little boy is a lot of work but the joy they bring into your hearts is priceless!! Motherhood & Fatherhood are so rewarding & the milestones are so rewarding!! Many blessings to you and your family. Love you ♥️♥️♥️
Great video, Kalle! Very informative. It IS a lot of money, but I am very happy for you and Christine and the little one. I hope you'll have many more happy years there! You did indeed put a LOT of money into your cabin, but I assume you also want to live there for as long as possible? Is it your "forever home"?
Det var du som inspirerade mig att våga ta steget att flytta till ett hus utan dusch och tvättmaskin. Men jag såg till att låta borra brunn och sätta in varmvattenberedare. Annars hade jag fått hämta vatten på macken och sedan värma på spisen och det hade blivit lite väl kämpigt tyckte jag. Skulle ha varit intressant att se Kristines reaktion när hon insåg att ni hade varmvatten. 🙂
the kitchen looks so open and free, love it - well worth it! :)
Thank you 🥰
A 33 meter deep well in central Florida is 7500-8000 dollar. In Sweden you have to drill way deeper so price isn’t to bad. Good luck och lycka till fran en Svenne som flyttat till Florida👍
Good Video👍
Thanks for sharing, your kitchen is beautiful and water and electric in your home is a blessings, I am happy for you. Take care.
You are very smart to be motivated to not go in debt. The kitchen design is lovely.
Hello Kalle,im so excited that you and Christine have running water , and a beautiful kitchen. It definitely was a good investment. Glad all was taking care of before the next winter. Hugs from Washington State ❤❤
C is not living there and probably she want either. Very strange relationship living apart. She will leave.
OCD.
What a great video, thank you! It is amazing that your new well, beautiful kitchen and pumphouse cost about as much as you spent originally for your House, small buildings around the property and the Land! You earned every bit with your hard work and effort! You are blessed with a lovely Family and House, and property in the beautiful Woods of Sweden!!! ENJOY!!!
Coming to you from NW Montana USA in the Rocky Mountains. I can tell you that in every way you got so much for $27,000! A true bargain, and more to the point, the next building blocks put in place as you make a home for your lovely family. Enjoy!
It is a lot of money but people buy cars much more expensive than that. It's the unexpected costs that get you though. I recently built a little house and had to pay $7K Australian for a power pole, which was a shocking surprise.
After seeing all those numbers I guess becoming a plumber or electrician can be a good Career choice in Sweden
Congratulations! Well deserved and very happy for you all.
That's a really nice kitchen. I think the purchasing cost is good, but the "additional costs" are quite prohibitive.
Also I would say income or revenue instead of salary, since you are an entrepreneur.
Also, when we can’t live without water it becomes a very wise investment.
Wow, what an amazing place you have, Kalle. Love it! On the long run, you are going to save a lot more. Always cost a lot but at the end a good outcome. And if you ever going to sell, your place will be much worth it.
You can have a wonderful garden, veggie garden, with all that water.😊😊
BUT worth it Kalle. Stunning work!
I have been in my house for 25 years. It came with electricity, pluming etc. But I put on a new roof, windows, got a heat pump, new main water line, water heater, and the list goes on and on. It all comes with "owning a home". I lost track of the costs a long time ago. Everything was worth it. We live very comfortably, and you should too! Christina and your son, and of course You, will be very happy for a very long time (hopefully you will get a bathroom too). Beautiful kitchen I might add.
Take heart it wasn't frivolous ,it was as another poster said, an investment. You are very resourceful and conscious of what you are doing and it shows ....keep it up 😊
Yeah renovation is really expensive - but you have more quality now! Fresh water is soooo god. I'm in a cabin in Germany and the water here is totally ass. cannot even drink it
That is amazing!❤ Wonderful!!
Wow i'm first today! That was one hell of a digging! But it was worth it! Beautiful kitchen well done Kalle!!
Almost first at least 😉 Agree, totally worth it!
Your cabin was a good price because it didn't include the things you've added. If it had all been there you'd have paid far more. You have invested in your home and made it liveable. And owning a home requires constant maintenance and investment to protect it. You're doing it!
Glad you kept the wood cooker.Your right with power outages sometimes you .ll still be able to cook breakfast.
wow! are you ok? I'm finding it all stressful. it's beautiful. I'm glad it's over. blessings.
Well, it makes perfect sense that you didn't put in a cook top since you have the stove. When you filmed the kitchen reveal you didn't show it or mention keeping it to continue cooking on. So I was confused. Then I thought maybe you had one that plugs in and then you put it away. I would've kept using that one too. I bet it's fantastic to cook on. I was very surprised you got a dishwasher.
Congratulations! Enjoy your abundance!
Such an awesome job! I love the color & style of the kitchen cabinets! I wonder if you'll ever add a front porch or deck onto the main cabin? 🏘🌲👶💕
I'm happy you like it as much as we do 🥰 Yes, that is actually the plan, a big porch with glass walls so we can look out in all directions 🥰 But that will be after we've built the bathroom
Haha the sudden realization at the end didnt disappoint idd. Priceless 😅 At least you got some free fish today ;)
Haha I'm so happy I actually caught the realization on camera 😅 I sure did, and it tasted Amazing! Thank you for catching it for me 😉
@@KalleFlodin just ring me up if you need more fish ;)
Nice work. The only thing I would add is an induction cooking top, especially now when you got a kid and you will notice that convenience is something to be taken seriously.
I hate to tell you that 11K was cheap. Here in the US, that would be double to get less than what you have! Even your final cost of all invoices was about the best prices I've seen.
You are a truly great provider for your family Kalle ❤
And a beautiful person .
Very reasonable cost to improve your daily living. I know in Canada depending on where you live the cost of drilling a water well can be upwards of $15,000 Canadian dollars.
I think you have spent your money wisely. You have a family, not just yourself to think of anymore. We work, we earn money and then we can afford these things. Money in the bank does not keep you warm.
I understand paying for the comfort of not having to do something ourselves. But I've built a few fully furnished IKEA kitchens, and I will never understand paying someone to do that, especially that kind of money. Electricity, yes, pay someone, you need that just for insurance purposes. Plumbing, depends on if you need to add copper pipes or if you can do PVC yourself. But if you have time, are a little bit handy and curious, build your kitchen furnitures yourself. Invest the money somewhere else.
Think of it this way, you did not waste the money, you invested it. If you ever get to a point in your life you'd need cash, you've already raised the value of the property, significantly. Also, the money you've spent will bother you only for a while, but having running water inside the house, the kitchen... those are going to bring you joy for decades.
I've never seen it as wasted money, it's possible the best investment I've ever done 😊 It's just been a bit overwhelming to see the number when it was finally done 😊
@@KalleFlodinIt's crazy how much it costs to have professionals do stuff. especially if you compare it to decades before.
Just remember, if the house already had everything done that you have done at purchase time, you may not have been able to buy the property. I think you are way ahead!
Beautiful and so much work! Will having plumbing make it easier to have a bathroom in the cabin?
The realization at the end definitely hit you like a ton of bricks. Reno's cost sooo much money sometimes I dont want to know the costs either
It looks awesome
Låter faktiskt som du fått ett riktigt bra pris på brunnsborrningen , imponerande med så mycket hjälp något vi vanliga bara kan drömma om .
Great job of making a home for your family.
❤🙏
Shouldn't the heating cable be plugged in BEFORE the water freezes? Once it is frozen, I'd be afraid the pipes might crack.
Hi. Will the artesian drainage from your well not waste or use up your supply soon. It's being wasted isn't it.
By today's standards in the US you came out ahead. The work that you have put into your peoperty is stunning and amazing! Well worth the money ans sweat you guys have put into it.
What is happening to the water in the pond, is it leaking somewhere out ? I’m questioning if the water could overflow and flood the whole area 🤔
Vilket fantastiskt hus och naturen omkring, paradis! ☺💚👍
Always costs more & takes longer….ALWAYS!
It’s all so fabulous tho
When I had to update a 40 year old house northwest of Chicago by some 80 miles (my childhood home), on 1.3 acres, it was $180K USD. I was stunned. The stuff that had been deferred was way more than I'd imagined, but what could I do ? Roof, flooring, countertops, getting things up to code (vents, gas lines, etc), replacing damaged siding glass doors (each 12 feet), and all windows to energy efficient, and SO much more. When I moved, I didn't make a dime. Your cabin is so much ore cozy, and you have incredible land- it's been fun watching you do the things you want to do for you and your family, in a beautiful area.
Excuse my lack of knowledge but when the pond freezes in the winter will the water still flow from the natural well and cause problems?
Selv om det har kostet en halv million Kalle, så har du noget som mange der bor i Byen dømmer om. Ren luft og ingen stress. Det forlænger diit liv i længden.
So happy your family can live comfortably for years to come.
Låter som en rimlig summa i dagens ekonomi när man nyttjar hantverkare. Så bra investeringar i stugan och era liv!
Great investment, honestly. And a well + kitchen for less than $30k seems very reasonable! We need an A-frame update!
So happy for you guys
Awesome!
First of all, nicely done! You have accomplished so much with excellent results! I wish it weren’t so, but home renovations are expensive. They are among the most expensive bills we will ever pay! But they usually last a long time. And living through renovations can be hell . I cringe every time I even think of upgrading anything on my home because I have lived through so many projects. It’s all the disruption that bothers me the most!
Thanks!
Thank you so much 🥰
Great job. I am sure it felt never ending, and stressful. But look at it as an amazing investment in the future of your family. The benefits will be felt for years to come.
Haa!!! That was a funny reaction to realizing the costs!!! It is pretty mind blowing. Oh well! You have a wonderful place for your family!!!!!
Right? 😂 Exactly, worth all the money in the world 🥰
is that 11 000 with ROT as we say :) Either way, I am not surprised about that, about to dig myself for "bergvärme" and it is expensive! Almost same for the drilling part.
Allt kostar och din renovering verkar ha ett rimligt pris 👍🏻
Quite expensive, though the result is great! ❤
Your smart to keep the wood burning stove, not only does it make you more self reliant, but provides additional ambient heat. All your lacking now is an indoor accessible bathroom. Pretty sure you’ll need a permit for that and another $20,000.
Costs are hard to estimate, but it seemed reasonable overall compared to what I’d expect in Canada. Considering all that went wrong with the well, US$11000 (C$14500) seemed a good deal.
The cooktop? I predict that in a few months you’ll get a cheap induction element that just plugs into a wall outlet, and start using it every day! 😂😂
Beautiful site, beautiful cabin, beautiful kitchen! Cheers!
I understand you're in a different country and prices vary. I live in the US. For your property which is basically 5 acres with the buildings and all on it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars here. If you decided to sell it, would you be able to get your investment back .I would love to have your place. I think what you've done to it is awesome and it's very beautiful. Best wishes to you and your family ❤
All the prices are reasonable, nothing was surprising :) Or well the kitchen and all came out much cheaper than I expected.
Total cost in the US would have been closer to 100k or even more because of labor costs. In fact, you paid very little for the amount of work that was done! Ur just not used to big numbers. No need to know tbe complete total.. Just live and enjoy!
Minnesota , $ 15-20,000 😢
I'm pretty sure you've significantly increased the value of your property. Not that I think you want to sell.
Absolutely, especially if there will be a bathroom at one point too.
Where i live you won't find even 5 acres of raw land for that price. I would say that what you paid for your property and land and everything on it plus the upgrades is worth every penny. That is pretty affordable considering other places in the world.
Nice chill video :D
What I don't understand is why make the pump house so deep... the width is good but the depth could have been half the size, no?
Buy the way, did you find a solution for the algae growing in your pond? Did you have to add grass seed to help the grass growing back?
The only point I think is missing in the kitchen is a small countertop beside your stove... you have a tiny tiny space to put some plates, spices, etc... sure you have big countertop behind you but, when I cook I like to have some space around free to place like a plate with my veggies ready to be cook, a plate with the meat, lets say some milk to add, some butter to add, spices, etc... could be just under the window.... like 30 cm deep and 100 cm long.
Thank you for sharing this... very useful for young people that wants to emulate you! I am eager to see the whole family back into your cabin and how you manage your new environment on a daily basis. Enjoy your achievement! 🙏👌💖
What an upgrade!!
God is good, God is great, be very proud of all your accomplishments throughout your entire journey. Rejoice with everything you have done. Be so very proud of all your personal accomplishments.