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 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 ! = )
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.😀
@@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 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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
*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.
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.
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.👍
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!
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
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.
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 :)
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.
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!
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😍
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.
Well done it a very nice home to live in lot of work with great results may you and your family have a lifetime of happy times there all the way from Ireland 🇮🇪
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.
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.
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!
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!
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 UA-cam, but this one has the art of demolishing the old structures, and preparing the amazing foundation! Congratulations 🍾
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Congratulations man. Beautiful house on a gorgeous piece of land
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 ! = )
Thanks man! Life has been interesting for the past two years indeed. 😀
Same thoughts 👍
@@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 ! = )
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.
Thank you for inviting us to see your new house and for showing us this glimpse into your family's life.
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.
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.
Amazing! You're excellent at getting things done. Health to you, your wife and family to enjoy it!
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...
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.😀
@@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...
@@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.
@@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.
Congratulations !!! Very Good Job 👏🏻🤩
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!
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!
Yeah, I preferred the old building style. I Love this land though. Beautiful 👍🏾
I would have also modernized the old building. It had carachter
WOW, a carpenter too! Don you are man of remarkable talents. My hat is off to you sir!
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.
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.
Вообще не понял смысла такой подушки под домом
Beautiful house Donny. I’m sure the family is very happy with the finished product. Robin
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.
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!
We really do love our new home. Thanks!
*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.
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.
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.👍
congratulations with a beautiful and well-deserved new home
Congratulations on your new house!! That's awesome and I'm sure you're wife and child are very happy as well.
I love that you took it down, salvaging what you could! Like the TV show Barnwood Builders.
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!
What a beautiful house you have created, thank you for allowing us this intrusion into your family life
Thank you for making it. All your projects are fantastic.
Very nice, you have built a wonderful home for your family. Congratulations!
Beautiful house, God Bless it. May God gives you and your family good health for many years of enjoyment of this beautiful house.
Congratulations on the build and room you now have. Did the same thing twice, mostly by myself. Great to move into the finished house.❤
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
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
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.
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 :)
Damn, yes, new spacey garage would be a superb dream come true 😀
Wow, what a beautiful location to build a house!! Awesome.
Absolutely first class , I wish you and your family all the luck in the world going forward
👍👍👍
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.
I'm happy and proud for you and your family! Thank you for the content.
Awesome, many thanks for sharing. From UK.
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!
Поздравляю, Друг и по доброму завидую- отличный дом!
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!!
Thanks!
A fine job and video my friend! Well done and may God continue to bless you and your family.
House 🏠 looks good many blessings to you and your family watching from Arkansas USA 🇺🇸 ❤️ 😊
Congratulations your hard work has payed off for you and your family.
That porch view is just awsome.
Beautiful and geothermal with radiant in floor heating will be welcome in the cold winter was a great choice.
It's a wonderful house for a young couple, well done.
So nice! Well done. Happy for u and the family!
Congratulations Well done 👍👍👍. Thank you for sharing. Take care of yourself, be safe, and healthy 🇨🇦
Great job!🎉
Thank you! 😁
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😍
Your house looks lovely. Great job and thanks for the wonderful video.
Wow! Congratulations to you sir! That's a beautiful home!!
Congratulations on the beautiful new home...
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
Beautiful Home 🏡!!
Wow! It's a amazing work. The best
Дом супер 🎉
Молодец, супер дом 🏠
Very happy for you and your family! You’re a good man, you deserve all you have! Great video!
Felicidades por tu casa nueva,, Dios te bendiga siempre Amén
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.
Congrats on your new home there young man 👍😎
Congratulations on the new home and continue success in the future from your Canadian friends 👍👍👍
Congrats on your new home !👍
Incredible transformation! Long and happy years of your family in this wonderful house.
Thank you!
WOW what a top job, well done Donn.
Well done it a very nice home to live in lot of work with great results may you and your family have a lifetime of happy times there all the way from Ireland 🇮🇪
Building techniques are much different than I am used to.
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.
I will get back to you, i need to look at the video again and make notes.
Great house!
Loved the fireplace instead of a TV in the living room!
👍🔥👍
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.
Congrats on your new home. It looks wonderful!
Very Nice House Mr Diy.Good Job.👍😀
The before / after is really really impressive 🤩👍
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!
Beautiful home! Wish you and your family all the best!
Congratulations, beautiful home and family!
I love the overall style choices inside and out.
Congratulation,awesome,thank for sharing your experience 👍👍👍👍
Hard work pays off! Nice! 🎉
Great house... lots of hard work paid off
Fantastic hause👍👍👍
Congrats from France ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍 great great job ! Wish you the best !
Thank you.
Awesome. Beautiful Home.
Not to shabby my friend, lookin sweet
I love color and the complete build video. Gives me some ideas for my home.
Donn, we are all glad for you 🙏
Awesome a house befitting a craftsmen, it's beautiful
Thanks!
This man must be Superman😊
What a beautiful house!
A well-kept secret. Beautiful Home. Congratulations on the build.
I thoroughly enjoyed that thank you. Looking forward to the next video
now I know why you build what you have build. great succes to you all.
Congratulations on a solid good looking cave👍. If even comes with its own bear cub 30:23 😁
Beautiful house and excellent video! Thank you very much for sharing it. I send you a hug from the south of Argentina.
Thank you very much!
Hope you and your family enjoy it
quite a beautiful view you've got there!
What an awesome home you have built! Congratulations! Job well done
Я за тебе радий,пацан, шариш каністра уважуха
Wow, lots of bolders to move around and a beautiful home you build, congratulations! Many greatings from Germany 👍👍👍.
I'm glad you like it. Thank you!🙏
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!
Incredible transformation. Keep up the great work.👍👍
Awesome video man!
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 UA-cam, but this one has the art of demolishing the old structures, and preparing the amazing foundation! Congratulations 🍾
Grandiose construction), you are a real master). I always enjoy watching your work. health, peace).