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@@annemariepratt4480 Why is it young people on You Tube are wanting money off people they don't know. If you want to vlog your experience in Sweden do it, but holding out your hand for money is really the bottom. if you get enough views You Tube will pay you.
I'm from central Minnesota, USA. Our winters can be brutal. Usually we experience a couple of weeks of -25 f or even -40 f. Wind-chill is extremely cold. Our winter lasts from November-March. We don't leave the house during the coldest most dangerous times. We make sure to have a few days of food on hand ahead of time. Vehicles won't start unless they are in a garage plugged in to a block heater. It's dangerous to go out driving. Definitely prepare a winter survival kit to put in your vehicle. Breathing in that kind of weather hurts. It hurts your face. Your nostrils freeze. I love being cozy in a warm home with plenty of good food and having my loved ones close to me during artic freezing weather and blizzards. Minnesota has a huge Swedish community! I'm partly Swedish. We live 8 miles away from a town called Mora! Every winter we have a ski race vasaloppet. Very Swedish!!!
Hi guys! I'm a Florida girl who has been living in Sweden for 12 years now, going on 13 and my absolute BEST winter tip to you both is to visit the second hand stores any time you are in a town that has one or several. Winter gear is EXPENSIVE but also ubiquitous as everybody has to have it. You will find everything you need and for prices from 60 to 200 crowns for stuff that would cost you thousands new. I once bought an icelandic sheerling coat for 60 crowns at my local second hand store. Now WHY the second hand store is your friend besides price is that you are going to need multiples of things because they WILL get wet and take their sweet time drying. Get yourself some snowpants and if you have a Granngården or maybe even an ICA MAXI not too far away have a look for some 'fodrade gumistövlar' in addition to whatever other winter shoes you end up choosing. Wellies with a warm lining are your friend and will be excellent around the property. I'd also recommend a shoe dryer. You'll find that at Claes Olsson or Jula or maybe even ICA Maxi as well. Wet, cold feet are the worst. Keep an eye out at the second hand stores for some winter work overalls (think auto mechanic onesie style) which will be really great when you need to load more wood or take care of things outdoors around the house. Much warmer as the heat circulates round your whole body. The other must have is some good quality long underwear (top and bottom 'underställe' in Swedish) I also live in a red cottage with CRAP insulation and here's my other piece of advice. Keep an eye out at the second hand store for RUGS and get yourself some nice warm slippers. You will be glad you have them. Best of wishes!
Yes on the coveralls. I have insulated ones that have long zippers so you step into them boots on. Also some days they are too warm while working and the zippers act as vents. I've had mine for 15 years. Very durable.
Hi Both, If you only plan to be here for one year (Therefore just one winter) I have an absolute load of winter gear (Including boots) That I can probably loan you. I'm normally running a full season of extreme cold weather survival courses here in the North of Sweden, but the Corona situation means this particular winter season is unusually quiet, and therefore all my course equipment is just sat in storage. I'd gladly rather to put it to good use and let you access it for the winter, saving you some money in the process and also being environmentally sensitive along the way (better to recycle/upcycle than buy new) Just drop me a note if this idea is of use/interest. I'm only a couple of hours down the road from you, but also easy to meet up in Skellefteå and bring a bunch of gear with me for you to try on.
@@averyj5446 of course, you can see some course details here: hellonature.se/ and I'm in the process of updating my website, so more course details soon to be shown here: www.nature-immersion-center.com/ that site also contains my contact details, so feel free to reach out if you're looking for something specific as I do a lot of private, bespoke courses as well as public facing...
Jack is a hard working young man. The garage he completed was so much work that I was Exhausted from watching, and now the foundation wall. Great job you two.
I have lived in Alaska for 50 years. In my opinion, a good pair rubber bottom, leather top boots with thick felt liners are the best boots for everyday use in cold climates. They are comfortable and they breathe, which is important. An all rubber boot will build up condensation in side which is not nice when you stop and stand around in the cold. I am sure they have similar foot ware in Sweden. With regard to letting the house get below freezing in the winter, don't!!! Frozen waterlines will split. A broken water line in a cold house can destroy the entire house. It will become like a mushroom cave. I have seen it happen. It is a very ugly situation!! Be careful.
A must for all car owners up here are that the car must have electrical heating of the motor + the passenger compartment. Its normal for cars sold here in Sweden that they are delivered with the heaters installed. I don know how it is with your GB-registered Volvo, but I highly recommend you to install a "blockvärmare" or "motorvärmare" (this will heating the coolant in your motor) plus a "kupevärmare" (compartment heater). Choose a compartment heater that can be switched for low power and high power (600W or 1200W). The heaters are connected by a special set of cables and the connection to the line power (230 V) is med by a special connector mounted in the front of the car. You can by a programmable timer so that you will have a warm and comfy car in the morning! Typically you will have a 10A fuse so that the 1200W heater will work just fine! The block heater is typically 500 W! The block heater is mounted direct into the block (by removing a plug) so that is something you would let a garage do. Also its important to check the level of the antifreeze coolant at least -30 C I would recommend where you live!
From the mountains of Colorado... Thrift stores are the best because i find we need two sets of everything! Its great if you get all winterized and dont have to work in the snow but plan for dealing with wood gathering, power outages or frozen/broken pipes and stuck vehicle. Handling any of that in a Blizzard gets your gear all wet and you need a second set thats dry and even a set that stays in the car in case of having to dig the car out ofva snow bank. Also ice melt product for car door handles, winshield and sometimes the front door 😄. You need to keep a storage of water in the house in case pipes freeze as well.
I've seen a several youtubers taking on projects destined to fail, often due to naivety and ignorance. I don't think you guys are among those. Your hard work and most important: the fact that you listen to and ask for advice is what will take you through this winter and more. With that said, some (mostly car) advice for the winter: - Get a snow cover for the wind screen. This will save time when the car is completely covered in snow. And they are cheap: www.biltema.se/bil---mc/biltillbehor/bilkapell/sno--och-solskydd-2000031876 - If you don't have a block heater, get one! It's worth the installation costs. I'm not sure if your V70 is a petrol or a diesel, but if it's the latter, consider getting an fuel operated engine heater. They are not cheap, but considering how "fun" getting stranded in -30*C is, it might be worth it. And get a interior electric heater for the car. The swedish keywords are block heater:motorvärmare, interior heater:kupévärmare, fuel operated(dieselvärmare) vendors : Webasto and Eberspächer. Also for the diesel heater, check with the dealer if you need a bigger battery for it. Interior heater: www.biltema.se/bil---mc/biltillbehor/vinterprodukter/kupevarmare/kupevarmare-1400-w-2000035069?gclid=CjwKCAiAqJn9BRB0EiwAJ1SztfLDkN9EaP-dG0zzdmt-6JZR-5v1Q4WSQBN_Kdtc1K78e4_1gTxn6RoCioYQAvD_BwE - Carry a shovel and a tow line in the trunk. If you don't need to be shoveled or pulled out of snow, someone else might need to be by you! (tow line: bogserlina) - Also, a few videos ago I think I saw something worrying: a Semko-17 3-phase plug on an extension cord. Check if the cover of that thing is made out of metal, if so they may become live (due to corrosion). A 400V tickle is definitely lethal. Have an electrician change that to CEE-plugs/outlets in the future if the 3-phase is something you use regularly. - Consider getting a sun light (solterapilampa/"sun therapy lamp") and stock up on vitamin D (5000 IU or more). Seasonal affective disorder is a thing, but it can be managed! With all this said, I look forward to seeing more of you 2! Your positive energy is contagious!
It would be fun to see you interact with Sweden and the Swedes a bit, try the food, candy, learn Swedish, differences between UK and Sweden, what you like and not like about Sweden etc.
ooo we have soo much to share! we love the local food, we have tried reindeer and moose, the meatballs of course! and the people are great, we will definitely do some videos, perhaps for vlogmass 🤗❤
@@oskat8981 I have lived in Sweden 13 years and all in Stockholm but I have visited other areas. IMHO people are not as social in public spaces like the bus stop or stores as we are used to say in the US BUT are very social at work or when we come together to celebrate. It is the same when I have been in other areas. People are not very social in passing but very social as they have a way to interact with you. If you have a dog well, that is one of the best ways to meet new people as adult! Although my dog has more friends than I :). Sorry I typed a lot but really all I was saying is people are very fun and social in the right settings.
@@oskat8981 dude we’re literally all in our little bubble and that doesn’t mean that it’s bad it’s just the way we are. To me it’s not offensive and I’ve lived in Sweden all my life.
Be sure to buy shoes with enough space in them for several woolen socks. If your shoes are too small, it does not matter if they are well insulated, your feet will freeze anyway. Winter is cold, but beautiful.😁
oo thank you soo much. Winter seems to be very different here compared to the UK. it seems dryer which we love! we can't wait to experience ti properly 🤗❤
I must add that being a Dane i’ve rarely experienced the kind of winters that you’ll meet in Norrland but you’re right. It will be freezing cold, -20˚+ maybe -30-35˚ but itwill be a dry cold. Buckets of snow and hard freeze. Besides the Volvo, buy Swedish when it comes to clothing too. And for heaven’s sake - ask the local’s. They know what to do.
@@NaomiandJack Don't worry so much about the cold. If the air is dry -25 is not so bad at all. -10 is actually quite nice. I have had the unfortunate experience of spending a lot of winters in Gothenburg and Stockholm. -5 here with our high humidity is awful. You won't freeze to death, but you sometimes wish that you did. I would trade our humid half hearted cold for the freezing cold of Norrland any day. It is only when the temperature goes well below -25 that things starts to get a bit hairy. But a few layers of clothing and warm socks will see you through that. It is not rocket science. Just keep your feet, hands and head warm. Wool caps, socks and mittens are cheap. So are undergarments and sweaters. You do not need to buy super expensive specialized clothes, as long as you are not planning to stay outdoors all day in extreme temperatures. And why would you do that?
Stumbled on your channel and I'm loving it. Wishing you all the luck in your first season of cold! The rule of three...???...When looking at a wood stack and believing it to be enough. Chances are your off by a factor of three. Old wood burners lament! Funny story from farming in the United States. In the 1980's, 90's when farmers were asked why they painted their barns red, the answer was always, red paint is the cheapest. When paint companies were asked in turn why red paint was cheaper than other colors, they responded because we sell more red paint than any other color.
You’ll want some wool socks, too. Wool is warm even when wet, and if you have to do any outside work in freezing temps or lower, be sure to work slowly enough NOT to break a sweat. You can get sick if you sweat and then it dries. A thinner layer underneath, will help you, too. Buy cross-country ski under things, incl sock liners.
Yes, wool is great. Especially merino one. Buy yourself so called thermal underwear in Decathlon or other place. And a lot of layers in general in a way to go :) And a mittens when it gets colder!
omg thank you so much!!! My instincts would have told me to work as fast as possible had it not been for this comment, i would have ended up in trouble. We really have a lot to learn about the winter and we are so grateful to have you help us 💜💜
@@NaomiandJacktake your time to prepare. Also you don't need a lot of clothes. You just need some from good fabric (not like cotton) that can be layered Luckily you don't have to spend a lot of time outside when it gets too cold. If you figure out you need some more you can always buy more.
@@NaomiandJack Naomi - my sister lived in northern Wisconsin and one time while I was visiting it was late and we were at a neighbors, I started running to her house as it was SOOO cold (30-). My sis yelled at me to stop and by then I was probably a good 50 yards ahead so I stopped. She said I shouldn't breathe the cold air while running as it could hurt my lungs and she was right. I had a couple of bad days afterwards. So my point is wear a face mask or scarf over your nose and mouth so you don't breathe in very cold air.
I'm getting childhood memories of working on my grandparents houses that looked like that. Renovation was always a family thing as my grandparents both had a lot of children so we could paint a huge farmhouse in a day, especially if we used farmer safety standards !
Lovely to see you guys preparing for the winter so cautiously. When you've survived a Swedish winter so far north I think you should be considered a certified swede 😉 The boots and coats you have should be fine but seeing as you're soon going to be proper swedes you can always consider some Swedish quality brands like Fjällräven or Haglöfs that makes great coats and boots for this climate. And if you haven't already gotten some, you need to get a proper set of long johns and thick socks. Preferably made from merino wool. Best of luck guys and looking forward to future videos 🙂
Henrik, yes I'm in Virginia and I wear Merino Wool socks and some nice thermal long johns:-). Your'e right it's all about the quality and not the synthetics which will not keep them warm at all.
I live in Northern Canada and in January and February the thermometer can go down as low as -50. We prepare for winter in many different ways. We use shrinking plastic on the inside of the windows. I have double layers of curtains. This year, I am going to do the same to my inside "front door". The warmest coats are Canada Goose. They are expensive though! The warmest legging I have owned are made of cashmere. They also cost a lot but they are the warmest and softest (I have lived in the North since 1991!). I wear them under some snow pants. As for boots, I buy my boots one size bigger than my normal boot size and fit them with insulated soles. I wear thick socks and it seems to do the trick. I am watching you scrapping your car... For my car, I buy a cover for my windshield so I do not have to scrape in the morning. I always leave my windshield wipers up when I park my car in my driveway (I don't have a garage): it makes it much easier to clean off the snow in the morning. We (everyone in town who doesn't have a garage) put an electric blanket around the car battery and we plug it in an outside outlet as soon as the temperature goes down to -20. I hope this help. I am sure you will survive! Good luck!
One winter I lived in Canada, and what I learned from that is: layering is all. Multiple layers are far better then a very warm sweater. I therefore like to wear vests, you open them up and voila: cooling down but still warm. You really want to avoid sweating to much, because if you start to sweat, you cool down, which is not what you want. I really like merino woolen socks(no blisters!), and as base layering. It’s soft and wool doesn’t hurt when you sweat. You stay warm, but moist will damp out. It costs a bit though.. I hope you have enough wood for the winter! Can’t wait for more vid’s, love them. And you do know that wood needs to dry for a year before it’s practical to use as fire wood? Can’t wait for that video, cutting down wood from your own forest 🌳
Winter shoes depends on what you do. As you guys seem to like walking around in the forest I would recommend padded shoes that look like rain boots and a pair of täckbyxor to go over them. For good protection make shore the pants have a rubber band on the bottom to hook them together. Put these words in google and you will be set for winter: läder-tumvantar, täckbyxor, tjocksockar, långkalsonger, tubhalsduk, vinterstövlar.
Buy some large woolen socks, and just put them over your shoes when it's really cold. because the snow will be to cold to attach to the fabric. You may make a deal with someone with a tractor to plow your drive-way after major snowfalls. . It's a long drive-way.
Thanks for the tip! It is a very loong drive haha, we actually found a really cute farm near by so we will ask them! a lot of people have told the snow blower won't cut it haha. This is such a learning experience. tThank you for being there to guide us 🤗❤
@@NaomiandJack That snow blower is a bit of a toy and you are certainly better off with a tractor helping you out. Should be like 1000 - 2000 SEK for a winter.
living in örnsköldsvik for the last 16years, i have found that my best winter boots have been polyver stövlor. i am enjoying your videos so much. thank you for posting.
Try looking at boots by Sorel. I have caribou's and used them dog sledding. It was -30deg C at times and my feet were never cold! I did have two pairs of good socks on as well
I am from Canada and I have Sorels. I usually wear them with RedHead socks, which come with a lifetime warrenty. I'm not sure if you can get them there but they are great socks!
Winter is coming yes and there are things you can do to make your firewood last longer. For example, every window I have seen in your videos have been single sheet of glass. In cold climate there needs to be at least double glass in every window (modern windows have 3). Other thing you can check is the amount of isolation you have in the roof and is it possible to put some more (if snow melts on the roof in the winter then you know you have too little). In Finland (where I live) there should be 40cm isolation but the more the better. Heat rises so the roof is the most important place to isolate (investigate how to do it right!). Seals in the doors and windows are also easy to change if needed (if you feel any drag).
For you car, you should also buy extra headlights since it will be mostly dark throughout winter. While you’re at it, buy flash lights, small and big ones, and the kind that you can wear on your head! You’ll be trudging around in the dark most of winter.
You two are very smart to ASK for help and advice. You are very hard workers and have accomplished so much in time for winter. Love your videos! Did not talk about being FOOD prep'd. You may be home bound for long periods of time. You must stock up on food supplies also. But, be careful where you stock the supplies. Canned goods will explode if allowed to get down to 0. Ask locals what items to consider and plan for a shelf in the kitchen to store it for this winter to save money.
I love the red paint! I grew up in Illinois in a red house which was very uncommon in the area although the town is full of Swedes. You are very hard workers and a joy to watch. Keep the videos coming, I love Saturday’s.
I'm half Swede from Illinois. I wish I had a red house. There were several in the town by the farm I grew up on. All of our barns and outbuildings were always red but our house was shingled with cedar. Hi neighbor!
You don't understand how amazing it is to read your comment! We are so grateful to have you watch and enjoy our content! We love the red houses too, many younger Swedes are moving away from the traditional red and there are now many different coloured houses but we think the red is the best! 💜
Curt from Montana here. Advice for winter boots are Sorel’s. Also get yourself a good pair of snowmobile style mittens as they will keep your fingers together for better warmth when you are outside using your snowblower. And by all means keep winter gear in your car, you never know if you’ll have car trouble on the road away from home in frigid temps
My Absolute favourite YT couple! 👍 I enjoy seeing the progress you make with evey post..you're really putting in the sweat equity. That home has never been so proud as now I'll wager! The neighbors are probably relieved you young folks stayed with tradition in painting the exterior red. Wonderful editing too!
Im from a town near your swedish house but I have been living abroad in the Uk and now Germany for years now. You stayed at a hotel in my hometown and said it was near (ish) to the house. Anyways, here is a tip regarding winter shoes, from someone who grew up near your current area. For winter shoes or rather necessary winter attire in the north of sweden, we use a sock that you pull over your normal socks called tjocksockar in swedish. Translated to thick socks. We always use tjocksockar when we are out in nature during winter and in general when it gets really cold. A must at - 30 C. This way you can get nicer looking winter shoes but still be really nice,cozy and warm. Sometimes you can even wear normal tennis shoes and be just fine. Dont underestimate the cozy magic of tjocksockar, im telling you. :) This is also a common gift that your grandmother would give you in sweden for christmas or just whenever hehe. About Winter tyres: You can get something called "dubbdäck" in sweden. Dubbdäck are tires with a built in chain, kinda, im just saying that to simplify explaining how they work. Everyone uses dubbdäck, no ones uses tyre chains in that area but its neecessary if you decide to drive over to norway during winter time. I forgot to say that you can find these kinds of socks in most sdtores that sell socks and clothing. Just ask around for them. Im telling you, THIS WILL BE THE THING FOR YOU! :)
If noone has mentioned it: use "Underställ" in the winter when it gets down to -30. ALWAYS stay dry. Nice warm clothes/shoes is key. Another really important thing is to learn how to be cold. Accepting cold is a skill. Beeing a bit cold in the autumn will help you adapt easier to the more extreme temperatures that you will have to deal with in winter.
Not sure you will see this comment but wanted you two to know that the decision to follow your dreams and do it so marvelously will be an inspiration for so many others. I love the idea of a Patreon acct- you could do "Fireside chats" etc. For gifts something like access to those chats, digital postcards of the beautiful Sweden etc. Looking forward to following your adventure & sending you love from sunny & warm Florida, USA
@@fatou1975 Running the engine idle is polluting the environment. According to the Finnish law you are allowed to idle for max 2 minutes. If the temperature is under -15°C the limit is 4 minutes.
When painting the house with the Falu Rödfärg you should mix in 5% of Tar in the bucket. That helps preserve the paint and make it last longer. Also, the paint will not stain clothes etc. If you accidently rub against the wall. Next time you paint, in 5-10 years, use the Tar for better end result. Free tip from me. Love your restoration of your rooms I hope you have someother source of heat than wood, that is allt of work and you easily need about 30 kubic meters of wood fore one winter in the north. Some logs looked alot thick as well, you need to split them before burning.
After living your neighbour country finland for 4 years and coming from a tropical country these are my takes 1. Those big cumbersome jackets do keep you warm but they are not comfortable to wear 😢😢. Better buy some down jacket with feel power more then 750 it will be written on the jacket. pair it with a good wind breaker. 2. If you are driving a lot please buy a new set of winter tyres it is very important. 3. Any boots that are by nordic companies would do good in the negative temperature but you have to buy wool socks. If you are working a lot outside you can also buy heated shoe sole pads. Available online 4. I don’t know have you started taking vitamins, if no start quickly. I have struggled more with the darkness than the cold. 5. If your car does not have engine heater install one it will help a lot.
Hi guys.......interesting life you have with prep for winter...Im from the Caribbean so this is informative. I luv to see u beautiful and fun-loving couple settling yourselves at home. Your spouse is from a beautiful country so continue to enjoy being part of the community. You deserve this. Your vlogs are very refreshing and makes me happy.
U are right to prepare. We were caught in a snow storm on our way to ski holiday. Keep blankets in your vehicle, flashlights/lanterns, bag of sand/grit etc. my husband also has a car battery charger. You can charge anything with it, phones, iPad, truck battery, etc. it has come in hand more than once. Love your videos and determination. So refreshing to see a young couple tackle the world. 👍🏾❤️❤️❤️🙂
I laughed out loud at the snowplow 12:00 that's the tiniest cutest thing ever 🤣 after living in Toronto, Canada I can say that a snowplow that small isn't going to be enough to make it through a Nordic winter. In terms of boots, this Canadian says go with Sorels.
Your hard work is really paying off. The house is looking awesome and cosy. Please stay warm and safe, lovely couple💕💕💕 Much love from Cape Town, South Africa
aww thank you so much, we are loving the house and doing everything we can to stay warm. luckily the weather isn't too bad atm but we will keep you updated 🤗❤
Hi Naomi and Jack. I have shared your UA-cam with a very good friend of mine in Gothenburg and asked her to reach out to and offer some support. She has been living in Sweden for about 30years. Well done. I'm sure your parents would be very proud of you both. because I am.
I live in Newfoundland, Canada, a very similar climate to Sweden. We get A LOT of snow, ice and freezing weather. I have two sets of boots- larger snow boots for walking around in deep snow and some smaller boots for when you're just running errands and walking in places with less snow. Make sure you get boots that have really good grip, here its called "Arctic Grip," there is nothing worse than slipping on ice hidden under snow!! Also make sure they are water proof, there is nothing worse than wet feet in winter. Brands I recommend are : Sorel, Kamik, Merrell or just something that uses thinsulate, or lined inside. Make sure you have enough room for thick wool socks! Best of luck guys!!
When it comes to snow tires, you should have the pair with the most tread put on the rear axle, not the front. Even on a fwd car! Good tread on your rear tires will keep the car stable on the road and prevent fish tailing. The slightly less tread on the front tires will simply cause you to adapt your speed and driving to the conditions slightly more, which is actually a good thing.
Hello Jack, next time you change tires in that garage, you should think about spreading out the load from the jack down to that old wooden floor by putting a thick broad piece of wood board under it...
Thank you so much for comment! Jack loves Kenya! i have never been maybe one day we can to a swap! thank you so much for you message! sending you love from Sweden 💜💜
haha, we a re so excited with how it turned out! we were very worried about how we would make it habitable but it is perfect! paint is our best friend 🤗❤ thank you for your comment!
Hmm what does one need to survive swedish winter.. A LOT of blankets!! Growing up in a old cold swedish house thats how you survive cold mornings and nights haha. Wool socks, proper thick ones (when you buy winter shoes, make sure to buy they in a size bigger so your wool socks fit). A shoe heater has saved my family a lot of times when you come home with wet shoes at night and need the shoes to be warm and dry the morning after. Im quite a warm person but when it gets to those crazy degrees I'd say what saves me the most is a nice big thick winter scarf. Wrap it around your neck and you can also pull it over your face when it gets cold. Different sized gloves. Sometimes you want thick gloves when your not gonna use your hands that much, but it's nice to have slimmer gloves aswell when you need to use your hands more. As for the car, get defreeze spray for the windows, get the squared scrapes (i think they work the best) and remember to have a emergency winter kit in the car!! If you somehow get stuck with your car in the snow you want to have blankets (emergency blankets with reflective foil that keeps the heat), a shovel, something to mark up the car with so a plove dont drive into you and a basic emergency medic kit. I know this sounds a bit over the top but getting stuck in the snow is something you probably will experience :) good luck haha!
Just seen the part where you show the box containing the snowplow. Please be smart leave that one in the box. I promise you, you don't want an electric one, you'll run over the cable many many times before the end of winter. If you think having a cable on a lawnmower is a pain, well this will be quadruple. If you're going for economy I'd get a used gasoline powered, it'll cost a bit more than the electric one but it'll do the job better too and throw the snow further, won't look so important at the beginning of winter but if you make a narrow wall in the beginning you'll end up with sides so high that the machine won't be able to throw the snow over it.
Yeah, that thing might work for a little sidewalk of a few feet and definitely not the driveway. When they told them to buy a plow, they meant a plow, not a snowthrower. 😂 MN girl here. We know snow and cold.
In addition, snow has the tendency to come in batches 🤪 meaning. Nothing, nothing, nothing.....what the heck where did that meter with snow come from? And, didn't I just remove the snow in our driveway? It ain't snowing and still the wind is filling up our driveway.
Kodiak winter boots ( love from Canada) Wool socks liner, and thin silk socks under the Woolies. It’s the layers that help and trap the heat . Wool insulates ( merino wool comes in different thickness... for pullovers etc.... try a brand called Icebreaker)....even when wet. Make sure boots are not too tight / loose with extra layers . I don’t know what they do in Sweden.... in Canada with driving , we use a combination of de-icer and road salt . When I lived in the prairies , I always had a bag in my car.... also, the weight of the bags, 50 pounds, helps to stabilise the vehicle ( more weight in the vehicle, helps to slow or prevent some skidding or slides on the road ice whilst driving.)
One word fantastic. You both have just filled your lovely home with love . 💜I live in scotland .not quite as cold .just love you both so much . You are such an insperation x❣🏴.please take care and stay safe . X
Congrats and thanks for sharing. It's like taking a vacation watching you guys. Keep up the hard work and everything will work out fine. Be blessed and stay safe.
I actually wait for your posts every Saturday x love you both so honest , you have made myself and my partner at the grand old age of 50 consider buying a place in Sweden 🇸🇪 lol
The northern parts of Sweden are beautiful. Alot of nature that you can walk around in. Cold winters but its worth it :) If you are looking for a place i would recommend www.hemnet.se/ its a good place to look.
@@LiveYourselfYoung i live in the southern part of Sweden called Skåne. I have been up in the north. If I get the chance I would move there in a heartbeat. I'm trying to find a job up there.
Glad to see you are putting your youthful energy to good use. The red paint looks great. A lot of professional painters in Finland use sprayers to paint houses. A guy in a store that sells chainsaws told me that warm feet are more about thick wool socks than warm shoes or boots.
So amazed at how crafty, handy and resourceful you two are. God continue to shine his light and mercy on you. Your reward will be amazing for all your hard work. Love from Ontario Canada
Jack, have you insulated the pipes under the house? Frozen pipes are a real PITA. Your house looks absolutely lovely. And Naomi, have you thought about doing your studies in Sweden?
Hi Jo Jo, thanks for the comment. I haven't insulated the pipes yet actually, what would you suggest to use to do so? Naomi is actually looking into that 😊
Very unlikely the pipes will freeze, as they are in a full cellar. The house and pipes have survived lots of winters already, too 😊 Look out for pipes close to the outside, or in cellar rooms with damaged windows or vents. Typically pipes would be put where they won’t freeze. Sounless something is broken, It will probably not be a problem.
@@NaomiandJack check out your local hardware store and ask for pipe insulator. It should be a semi-maliable piece of foam that wraps around your pipes - so you will nerd to measure the thickness of your pipes so it can fix around it. It will have a slit to make installing it easier. Of course check the rating to see what temp it is good until. www.biltema.se/en-se/construction/hvac/piping-installations/piping-accessories/pipe-insulation-2000023027
Don’t forget to consider buying dryers for the inside of your winter boots, it’s called “Skotork”, you can google it! You’ll need four “arms” to blow-dry the inside of two pairs overnight. And fix a space close to the hallway to keep your drying boots when coming in from the cold and the snow! It will get really wet! ❤️
The wife and I are looking to buy a house in Northern Sweden in the next two years ,so we are finding your vlogs very interesting so far ,remember to try and avoid wearing cotton as your underlayers ,Decathlon is a very good store ,just had some stuff delivered to day merino socks fleeces ect ,take care x
oo can't wait to be neighbours, which part of Sweden are you looking to move too? Thank you so much .. We definitely need some merino wool, we have heard so many great reviews 🤗❤
@@NaomiandJack so far we have been thinking of within 100km of Lulea or Pitea so we will not be to far from the airport .and only want to spend no more than £25K as we will only be using it for around 4 weeks per year .we also have a small house in the Philippines but its now become to expensive to get there from the uk around £5k just for the flights.
I live in Canada precisely Calgary and it gets very cold . Today I tried a tip to clear an icy windshield which actually worked... so put some warm slightly hot water in ziplock/ sandwich bag and while you warm up the car wipe the frost off the windshield. It actually worked...it was about -10 Celsius. All the best to one of the most brave couple out there🙌🏾
Kavat is a company that makes really good shoes that will keep you warm. I think actually that timberlands might work many days of the winter but not the coldest ones. Just remember to wear layers on your feet, one layer of very thin socks under a pair of thick socks!
Hi you two the first thing is to layer up. Any fleece lined boot with rubber sole. Smart wool socks. Cuddle duds long underwater. No cotton socks in boots or undershirts they hole the sweat and cold. Fleece lined hat,head band for ears IF you not into hats. Mittens gloves. Check local camping store on line out door gear stores.goodluck
@@Ragt0p agree! I scroll through the comments and conclude even Bear Gryll would be jelaous of all equipment they are suggested to get for the winter. :)
A tip for winter is to buy lots of wool clothing. I have heard that lots of thin layers is better than one chunky piece of clothing. I would recomende that you check that all outerwere /clothes for outside is water proof. Warm slippers are wonderful on cold wooden flores In the morning. I always make a Big pile of firewood ready by the fireplace In The evening, so that it is ready to be lit In The morning.
This means so much to us thank you soo much. We are very much enjoying it so far, the weather isn't too cold yet so we are definitely keeping warm and supporting each other 💜 Sending you lots of love
@@NaomiandJack Almost any from this link would be terrific. I can just hear your beautiful clear voice reciting them. www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/literary/winter-poems-poetry-snow-frost-rossetti-poe
I grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and lived in Superior, Wisconsin for many years. Winters are harsh (or beautiful for those of us who love that sort of thing). The area was settled by Finnish and Swedish immigrants because of the familiar landscape and rich natural resources. Anyway, winters are cold (the coldest was -48 Farenheit), and I’ve always depended on Sorel boots with felt liners to keep my feet warm. I’ve lived in Buffalo, New York for the past 25 years. We get a lot of snow, but, oddly enough, it’s a quite a bit warmer than where I grew up. Good luck to both of you. Like others, I’d like to see some of the community and the locals.
You two have changed that look of that house in record time! Great job! I love it! I am 1/2 Swedish in the US and have always wanted to go there but I am following you and seeing it now. You two stay warm this winter and make sure to get some wool socks. They are warm as can be and even if you get them wet will still keep your feet warm. Is there any insulation in your home at all?
Hi guys. I've just discovered you both. I'm actually following four Swedish vlogers and I am so happy that you are the fifth elements😀 I didn't catch the reason why you are in Sweden. I've to do my homework and '' rewind '' a few vlogs backward so I could get it. I'm a made in France product that has jumped in a 4500 Km south-east mad as well as beautiful old roots adventure to Israel where I live for now 23 years.... Suffer a lot from the summer heat but it so worths it..... Respect guys to this jump of yours. Good luck. Glad to follow you on your channel. Wish you all the best to come
couple things. the paint shouldn’t be put on in anything under 12’C needs to be warmer so just make sure your bottom section that will be in contact with the snow is sorted and you’ll be ok till next year. boots wise get the ones you would of been recommend are the polyver snow boot. just don’t think of anything else. these are made in sweden for swedish weather. you’ll thank me when you’re out in -25 and your warm. good set of thermals is a must do not go out without them until you know how cold real cold is! also cover your face as much as possible. i can’t stress enough that -25 and below hurts your face if there is any kind of wind. go to engelsons for a cover they a few and good prices along with the thermals and coats etc.
HAhha oh nooo I can't remember what the temperature was when we put the paint on! if we have to do this again soon I don't know what I will do! Thank you so much for taking the time to give us advice I wish we had read it before painting the whole house but glad to have asked about shoes so no mistakes will be made this time. thank you thank you thank you 🤗❤
@@NaomiandJack you’re welcome. in the spring just look at the paint. you’ll soon tell if it’s taken well or not. hopefully you’ve got lucky with it! we have our whole house to paint as well but i really don’t want too! also i forgot to write that a bathroom is crazy money to get fitted out! start saving for it asap! need any other advise just shout 👍
@@NaomiandJack If the paint is bubbly or flakey in spring, it means it was too cold/wet when put on. That's why most people in northen sweden paint in late May/early June when it's the most dry.
An insurance might cover renovations in bathroom you doing by yourself. Insurance companies want it to be professionaly done, not necessarily done by professionals. As long as you use materials and methods accepted by the insurance company and document your work (photos) you should be good.
I just want to mention some of the most important things and pick up on what others have recommended - wool clothes against your skin, then build on that with multiple layers, this includes socks and underwear of youre going to be outside, as its still warming and breathing if wet - take it easy, dont breathe in -20 or colder air heavy and use something to cover your mouth and nose, your facial hair will freeze at some point just saying, icy eyelashes here you come - take it slow so you dont sweat much - buy a shoe heater - make sure your shoes has thick real rubber soles as it still has a grip and doesnt become like a slippery rock when freezing, also buy sheepskin-soles and put in the shoes - get some real "raggsockor" and slippers, your floors are going to be cold!! - overalls are great, especially with alot of insulation - make sure the headlight on your car are good enough, you can buy new bulbs at biltema cheap. Can be a good idea to change the "halvljus" to better bulbs and get some extra lights like a led strip for "helljus" - car heater is a MUST, both for the engine and inside, like many have said, you can also put a space heater(can find at biltema or jula for example) in the garage and have it on overnight or for a few hours before you use the car, this is also a game changer for getting rid of ice thats stuck everywhere, including around the weels and under the car. You dont need to have it on all the time but its really helpful to defrost, in a way a "kupevärmare" eller "motorvärmare" never could. - also good antifreeze, get that checked out - you need to "kit" your car with candles, lighter, rexflexes, warm clothes like a pair of "täckbyxor", blankets and stuff like that incase you get stuck somewhere - make sure you have lights outside, i cannot stress this enough, when its dark almost 24/7 you need lights outside, around the shed where you get wood, to the garage, anywhere you need to go basiclly - headlamps"pannlampa" is great instead of a "ficklampa", you just strap it to your head and have your hands free -make sure you get some good gloves, hestra have some good stuff, - natural fibers and material is your friends, you can even put sheepskin on your seats in the car and it will never get that freezing leather feel, this works inside too on your couch and so on, i know they sell it at rusta for example but im sure you can find some online or at blocket - get yourself a "snösläde" its a great addition to the snowplow and you can also use it to drag firewood from the shed to the house, with very little effort. just drag it behind you instead of pushing it infront of you - like earlier comments, make sure you have more than one pair of clothes and stuff you need, things will get wet - blocket, facebook marketplace, second hand shops are great for finding stuff you need, not just clothes, anything really so check there first, things dont have to be new to work great. and its alot less expensive - try to mentally prepare yourself for the darkness, its really hard when you have never lived in it but it takes a toll on your mental health, it really does. try to go out every day during daylight just for a short time to get some light in you and make sure you have good lights outside and inside, make it cozy. candles helps, Its hard to explain the feeling you get when its dark so many hours in the day and the sun goes down soooo fast. its nothing like now with long beautiful sunsets, its just gone like poof and its completely dark. i can see how much you have been thinking about the temperatures and the snow which is great, youre doing amazing i just want you to think about this also so it doesnt hit you in the face. - cute sleepwear can be something fun in all of this cold winter, also cute slippers - a warm enough duvet for the bed so youre not cold at night - when christmas comes around, check out second hand shops for decorations, they usually have soooo much very cheap. - "fodrade gummistövlar" is a winner, also you can always put in an extra warm sole - dont run outside when it starts to get real cold, its painful af and your lungs will take a beating, also "reflexväst", there are some cool jackets and hats that are all reflex, check that out - winter tights is a thing, like training tights but with warm thick isolation, thats great - other than all this just try to enjoy it, its an unique experience to live so far north with all that comes with, and it isnt forever, try to make the best of it. - like another comment said, rugs, rugs, rugs, you can layer then on top of each other, really great for the bedroom and bathroom, anywhere really - also when the roads starts to get icy and snowy try to be out and testdrive, before it gets real bad, and its going to get real bad, slow and steady wins this race. when your on ice and snow you need to make sure you have alot of space between cars and turn your weels slow when you want to get going and its slippery so the dubs get a chance to grip, maybe try to watch some vidoes on winter driving as it is so different. also try to avoind slamming on the breaks if possible, youre going to slide and maybe get "sladd" and lose control - swedish winter brands for clothes (and other stuff) are great, they are made for these conditions and perform very well, a few are fjällräven, helly hansen, haglöfs, hestra, icebug(great shoes and gripstuff), salomon. Hope this helps, im sure i have forgotten something but there are many other helpful comments too, youre doing great!!
It dosen't matter what brand of shoes you use. Just make sure they are big enough so you can fit a thick wool sole and wool sock. And that they are high enough that your pants can go down over them to seal the snow out.
@@NaomiandJack they won"t be - bet they are to small for a good second pair of wool socks. Our "city" type winter shoes usually have a liner of (artificial) Fur - and - 25' just is a bit different
Not sure if you can get them in Sweden, but in Canada, we use Sorel boots a lot. They have various types, but I'm guessing that you'll need ones to -40 at least. Also, don't forget to get tall boots, as shorter ones aren't as warm as you'll have very deep snow. Also, thermals, ski pants and you might also need balaclavas. Outer wear all needs to be waterproof as well as insulated to the extreme temperatures that your region has. Check the historical temperatures online. In Canada, we're preparing for a snowing than usual Winter, so checking these reports is important. I'm a Brit who moved to Canada more than 30 years ago and I found the Winters shockingly cold at first, as in unimaginable. Lots of light layers will be your friend, plus I second the need for a block heater in your car. You'll be lost without one. I wish you all the luck and try to make the most out of the cold weather and get outside as much as possible. With the right gear, you'll be sailing! xox
I have a cottage just off the Prague.Today,weather forecst was sunny and plus 12 degrees celzia,so I went there to do some work on the outside walls.I turned up,it was minus 2 degrees celzia and did not get above plus 4 degrees celzia.Instead of sun,it was mist for the whole day.But,having good warm clothes,I enjoyed it all.
@@NaomiandJack Yes clothing is a must be.I am insulating cottage from outside,so heat does stay inside.It was a good and productive day,loved it to work in a such a cold and misty weather.Hope you enjoy it in Sweden,seems to be so peacefull place.You should get a dog 😀
Wool. Lots of wool and silk. I was a little surprised to think of Timberlines as winter boots. They are great boots and my absolute favorite hiking boots. I just never thought of them as winter boots. Waterproof them and they will probably make a good winter boot. My current winter boot, long may they stay, is a pair of U.S.Army issue Polartec lace up boot. They are subzero Fahrenheit and should be fine. The biggest thing that you need to insure is that you stay dry. A little snow melt that seeps into your boots could cause some serious injury. But this is why I say that you want to get as much wool as you can. Felted wool is about 98% waterproof and is the only fibre that I am aware of that will remain at body temperature when wet. Wool socks, wool jumpers and wool hats. Thermal under garments. If you can get your hands on some silk long johns and pass them by, I will call you crazy. If you find some that you don't want, I will transfer the funds+ immediately so that you can get them for me. Very comfortable and very warm. Not silk blend, not wool blend although I would bet a wool silk blend would be okay. Not sure that they would be water tight, though. North face or Duck boots are good winter boots. But if you waterproof your Timber lines, they should be fine. You can buy a jar of waterproof in a place where you can buy shoes there but you can also buy it on Amazon. Paint the entire boot, making sure that you got every single mm. Pay special attention to the seams and where the shoe is sewn onto the sole. Don't forget about the tongue of the boot, paint it, too. Also, when you put your boots on, make sure that the tongue is pulled all the way up and spread flat to seal the boot and no water trickles in at your laces. With several layers and at least one layer of wool, wool socks and waterproofed boots, closed collars, scarves, hats and good waterproof gloves that seal the wind and wet away from your skin and a good pair of snow shades and you should be fine. Don't wear your cold gear in the house before you go out (sweat means you are wet before you even walk out the door). Snow shades help avoid snow blindness. Always keep extra lanterns, flashlights, beeswax candles (well, paraffin is also fine), extra lantern oil, a water kettle that can heat water on the fire place (vs plastic electric tea kettles), oats, grains, rice, peanut butter and some water on hand. Don't panic about the water, though better to have some. I have known of people thinking they didn't have water when trapped in a snowstorm when snow melts. Just make sure you get snow that hasn't been walked on, or peed on, and don't scoop the snow all the way to the ground. Break off the top inch of ice/snow and scoop the snow under that layer. The first good snow won't pack well but melts just fine. There are plastic sheets that you can tape over the window frame and windows that completely covers the window drafts. Then you blow dry them and the plastic shrinks tight becoming as transparent as glass and creating an air pocket between the window glass and the room, eliminating the heat sink that windows can be. Toasty! My house is always much warmer when I do that, even with newer housing and double panes. I do it when the winter is expected to be especially cold, like Sweden. We routinely sit at -10 Fahrenheit which is -23 Celsius during the winter which is probably not as cold as Northern Sweden. Let me check. Huh! On average, it doesn't get as cold in Lapland because of the Gulf Stream. Who knew? You get back to us on that but, if it's true then the suggestions above should be fine. Odd! I am having trouble believing that! Put a couple of bags of kitty litter in the boot of the car. Sprinkle a layer on the ground in front of and behind your tires for traction if you find yourself getting stuck on ice. If you have a bit of an uphill slope on your driveway, you can sprinkle it there, too. But when it snows again you will have to do it again. The snow tires will go a long way in keeping you out of trouble. If you buy chains, put them on a few times before you need them. Just to practice. Nothing worse than needing them and being unable to put them on. Been there, done that. Start your car during the warmest part of the day (garage door open please!) each day when you are at home. Let it run long enough to warm up. Keep an extra can of gas in the garage and fill your tank every time you go into town. Not only do yyou want enough gas on hand but ththe weight of a full tank is better for maintaining good traction. When I was young, my father put a lightbulb plugged into a long power cord to keep the engine from freezing on really cold nights. I don't see people doing that anymore. I don't know if you are still reading but I can't think of anything else at the moment. This is probably more information than you wanted but I started on wool and found myself yammering on. 🤐
U guys r so organised. I love what you r doing to make your place homely... I think your so brave. Me I can't stand the winter months, but we have to adapt. Keep up the good 😍🤗❤
Aw thank you so much, we appreciate you commenting ... haha we are a little scared too! but so far the weather is beautiful and crisp and sunny we are hoping for more days like this! where are you from?
@@NaomiandJack I live in London.UK. But I'm from Jamaica. I was planning to do more travelling, Covid-19 has put that on whole 4 awhile 😏🤦♀️. But not to worry I can watch u guys and image I'm there too😁
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Would absolutly be a patreon for you 🤩
I just want to throw you some money to get you through the winter. I think Patreon takes a chunk tho.
Are you just there for one year. Your both so beautiful . God bless you both .hugs Anne-Marie Pratt 🤗 ❤
@@annemariepratt4480 Why is it young people on You Tube are wanting money off people they don't know. If you want to vlog your experience in Sweden do it, but holding out your hand for money is really the bottom. if you get enough views You Tube will pay you.
@@galdessa1 what are you asking me . I am not asking any one for money .
If the house could speak - I bet it would express how happy it is to be taken care of
Awh we hope so hehe 😊
@@NaomiandJack exactly
It could survive another few years with this paint...but it is really good for the wood that it got new layer of protection :)
I bet the former owner would have been pleased too, and probably also his family.
The previous owner probably drives by just to enjoy the house's new look😁
@@krewetkaaaa so true
I'm from central Minnesota, USA. Our winters can be brutal. Usually we experience a couple of weeks of -25 f or even -40 f. Wind-chill is extremely cold. Our winter lasts from November-March. We don't leave the house during the coldest most dangerous times. We make sure to have a few days of food on hand ahead of time. Vehicles won't start unless they are in a garage plugged in to a block heater. It's dangerous to go out driving. Definitely prepare a winter survival kit to put in your vehicle. Breathing in that kind of weather hurts. It hurts your face. Your nostrils freeze. I love being cozy in a warm home with plenty of good food and having my loved ones close to me during artic freezing weather and blizzards. Minnesota has a huge Swedish community! I'm partly Swedish. We live 8 miles away from a town called Mora! Every winter we have a ski race vasaloppet. Very Swedish!!!
Hi guys! I'm a Florida girl who has been living in Sweden for 12 years now, going on 13 and my absolute BEST winter tip to you both is to visit the second hand stores any time you are in a town that has one or several. Winter gear is EXPENSIVE but also ubiquitous as everybody has to have it. You will find everything you need and for prices from 60 to 200 crowns for stuff that would cost you thousands new. I once bought an icelandic sheerling coat for 60 crowns at my local second hand store. Now WHY the second hand store is your friend besides price is that you are going to need multiples of things because they WILL get wet and take their sweet time drying. Get yourself some snowpants and if you have a Granngården or maybe even an ICA MAXI not too far away have a look for some 'fodrade gumistövlar' in addition to whatever other winter shoes you end up choosing. Wellies with a warm lining are your friend and will be excellent around the property. I'd also recommend a shoe dryer. You'll find that at Claes Olsson or Jula or maybe even ICA Maxi as well. Wet, cold feet are the worst. Keep an eye out at the second hand stores for some winter work overalls (think auto mechanic onesie style) which will be really great when you need to load more wood or take care of things outdoors around the house. Much warmer as the heat circulates round your whole body. The other must have is some good quality long underwear (top and bottom 'underställe' in Swedish) I also live in a red cottage with CRAP insulation and here's my other piece of advice. Keep an eye out at the second hand store for RUGS and get yourself some nice warm slippers. You will be glad you have them. Best of wishes!
Wow thank you so much for this comment! So many useful tips!! 😍😍
Great advice! Plus Hand warmers
Keep on the lookout for a larger snow plow.
Wonderful advice .... comment from a seasoned Canadian. It's all about the feet...wooly socks, the best boots and linings when required. Hugs.
Yes on the coveralls. I have insulated ones that have long zippers so you step into them boots on. Also some days they are too warm while working and the zippers act as vents. I've had mine for 15 years. Very durable.
Hi Both, If you only plan to be here for one year (Therefore just one winter) I have an absolute load of winter gear (Including boots) That I can probably loan you. I'm normally running a full season of extreme cold weather survival courses here in the North of Sweden, but the Corona situation means this particular winter season is unusually quiet, and therefore all my course equipment is just sat in storage. I'd gladly rather to put it to good use and let you access it for the winter, saving you some money in the process and also being environmentally sensitive along the way (better to recycle/upcycle than buy new) Just drop me a note if this idea is of use/interest. I'm only a couple of hours down the road from you, but also easy to meet up in Skellefteå and bring a bunch of gear with me for you to try on.
That is sooo very nice of you to offer them! 😊 Blessings to you 💛
Thats so nice of you! sending love
Oohh woow that's very kind of you. I hope they take you up on your offer.
toby can you give information on the courses you run, as will be here next winter, please drop some details at below
@@averyj5446 of course, you can see some course details here: hellonature.se/ and I'm in the process of updating my website, so more course details soon to be shown here: www.nature-immersion-center.com/ that site also contains my contact details, so feel free to reach out if you're looking for something specific as I do a lot of private, bespoke courses as well as public facing...
Jack is a hard working young man. The garage he completed was so much work that I was Exhausted from watching, and now the foundation wall. Great job you two.
He is one of the hardest workers I know! thank you so much for taking the time to notice and give him some encouragement it means a lot to him. 🤗❤
That log loading basement window and the red paint, show how Clever the Swedes are! ❤
Jack did an amazing job with cement application.
I have lived in Alaska for 50 years. In my opinion, a good pair rubber bottom, leather top boots with thick felt liners are the best boots for everyday use in cold climates. They are comfortable and they breathe, which is important. An all rubber boot will build up condensation in side which is not nice when you stop and stand around in the cold. I am sure they have similar foot ware in Sweden. With regard to letting the house get below freezing in the winter, don't!!! Frozen waterlines will split. A broken water line in a cold house can destroy the entire house. It will become like a mushroom cave. I have seen it happen. It is a very ugly situation!! Be careful.
Lundhags would be the Swedish classic brand for that kind of boots.
A must for all car owners up here are that the car must have electrical heating of the motor + the passenger compartment. Its normal for cars sold here in Sweden that they are delivered with the heaters installed. I don know how it is with your GB-registered Volvo, but I highly recommend you to install a "blockvärmare" or "motorvärmare" (this will heating the coolant in your motor) plus a "kupevärmare" (compartment heater). Choose a compartment heater that can be switched for low power and high power (600W or 1200W). The heaters are connected by a special set of cables and the connection to the line power (230 V) is med by a special connector mounted in the front of the car. You can by a programmable timer so that you will have a warm and comfy car in the morning! Typically you will have a 10A fuse so that the 1200W heater will work just fine! The block heater is typically 500 W! The block heater is mounted direct into the block (by removing a plug) so that is something you would let a garage do. Also its important to check the level of the antifreeze coolant at least -30 C I would recommend where you live!
As a Canadian used to cold winters, get the block heater, get proper snow tires, and that snow blower is way too small for a driveway.
If you install a system, add the battery charger as well!
+1 for kupévärmare, very nice!
WOW, what incredible advice.
@@lorrainehinchliffe5371 I think the snowblower is going to be too small also.
From the mountains of Colorado... Thrift stores are the best because i find we need two sets of everything! Its great if you get all winterized and dont have to work in the snow but plan for dealing with wood gathering, power outages or frozen/broken pipes and stuck vehicle. Handling any of that in a Blizzard gets your gear all wet and you need a second set thats dry and even a set that stays in the car in case of having to dig the car out ofva snow bank. Also ice melt product for car door handles, winshield and sometimes the front door 😄. You need to keep a storage of water in the house in case pipes freeze as well.
I've seen a several youtubers taking on projects destined to fail, often due to naivety and ignorance. I don't think you guys are among those. Your hard work and most important: the fact that you listen to and ask for advice is what will take you through this winter and more.
With that said, some (mostly car) advice for the winter:
- Get a snow cover for the wind screen. This will save time when the car is completely covered in snow. And they are cheap: www.biltema.se/bil---mc/biltillbehor/bilkapell/sno--och-solskydd-2000031876
- If you don't have a block heater, get one! It's worth the installation costs. I'm not sure if your V70 is a petrol or a diesel, but if it's the latter, consider getting an fuel operated engine heater. They are not cheap, but considering how "fun" getting stranded in -30*C is, it might be worth it. And get a interior electric heater for the car. The swedish keywords are block heater:motorvärmare, interior heater:kupévärmare, fuel operated(dieselvärmare) vendors : Webasto and Eberspächer. Also for the diesel heater, check with the dealer if you need a bigger battery for it.
Interior heater: www.biltema.se/bil---mc/biltillbehor/vinterprodukter/kupevarmare/kupevarmare-1400-w-2000035069?gclid=CjwKCAiAqJn9BRB0EiwAJ1SztfLDkN9EaP-dG0zzdmt-6JZR-5v1Q4WSQBN_Kdtc1K78e4_1gTxn6RoCioYQAvD_BwE
- Carry a shovel and a tow line in the trunk. If you don't need to be shoveled or pulled out of snow, someone else might need to be by you! (tow line: bogserlina)
- Also, a few videos ago I think I saw something worrying: a Semko-17 3-phase plug on an extension cord. Check if the cover of that thing is made out of metal, if so they may become live (due to corrosion). A 400V tickle is definitely lethal. Have an electrician change that to CEE-plugs/outlets in the future if the 3-phase is something you use regularly.
- Consider getting a sun light (solterapilampa/"sun therapy lamp") and stock up on vitamin D (5000 IU or more). Seasonal affective disorder is a thing, but it can be managed!
With all this said, I look forward to seeing more of you 2! Your positive energy is contagious!
I pointed out that extension lead in the first video. I strongly suspect it's for the large saw outside, that definitely looks old enough!
If it gets really cold put a piece of cardboard in front of the car radiator.
Also get extra headlights.
Naomi, I could listen to your voice all day. Now back to the video...
Make sure you have a block heater in your car that you plug in when parked.
Your car will never start mid winter if you don’t.
Love you Jack and Naomi
This young couple is fast becoming my favourite people.
You kids are so clever and hard working. The house looks AMAZING. GOOD JOB Jack and Naomi!
It would be fun to see you interact with Sweden and the Swedes a bit, try the food, candy, learn Swedish, differences between UK and Sweden, what you like and not like about Sweden etc.
ooo we have soo much to share! we love the local food, we have tried reindeer and moose, the meatballs of course! and the people are great, we will definitely do some videos, perhaps for vlogmass 🤗❤
@@NaomiandJack yes, I want to see the house decorated for the holidays and you guys sipping some mulled drink....
@@oskat8981
I have lived in Sweden 13 years and all in Stockholm but I have visited other areas. IMHO people are not as social in public spaces like the bus stop or stores as we are used to say in the US BUT are very social at work or when we come together to celebrate. It is the same when I have been in other areas. People are not very social in passing but very social as they have a way to interact with you. If you have a dog well, that is one of the best ways to meet new people as adult! Although my dog has more friends than I :).
Sorry I typed a lot but really all I was saying is people are very fun and social in the right settings.
@@oskat8981 dude we’re literally all in our little bubble and that doesn’t mean that it’s bad it’s just the way we are. To me it’s not offensive and I’ve lived in Sweden all my life.
So cute you got matching jackets. They will not at all make fun of that😅
Be sure to buy shoes with enough space in them for several woolen socks.
If your shoes are too small, it does not matter if they are well insulated, your feet will freeze anyway.
Winter is cold, but beautiful.😁
Good advice!
Yes, you need space for socks...real warm socks :)
Wooly socks.
oo thank you soo much. Winter seems to be very different here compared to the UK. it seems dryer which we love! we can't wait to experience ti properly 🤗❤
I must add that being a Dane i’ve rarely experienced the kind of winters that you’ll meet in Norrland but you’re right. It will be freezing cold, -20˚+ maybe -30-35˚ but itwill be a dry cold. Buckets of snow and hard freeze. Besides the Volvo, buy Swedish when it comes to clothing too.
And for heaven’s sake - ask the local’s. They know what to do.
@@NaomiandJack Don't worry so much about the cold. If the air is dry -25 is not so bad at all. -10 is actually quite nice. I have had the unfortunate experience of spending a lot of winters in Gothenburg and Stockholm. -5 here with our high humidity is awful. You won't freeze to death, but you sometimes wish that you did. I would trade our humid half hearted cold for the freezing cold of Norrland any day. It is only when the temperature goes well below -25 that things starts to get a bit hairy. But a few layers of clothing and warm socks will see you through that. It is not rocket science. Just keep your feet, hands and head warm. Wool caps, socks and mittens are cheap. So are undergarments and sweaters. You do not need to buy super expensive specialized clothes, as long as you are not planning to stay outdoors all day in extreme temperatures. And why would you do that?
Stumbled on your channel and I'm loving it. Wishing you all the luck in your first season of cold! The rule of three...???...When looking at a wood stack and believing it to be enough. Chances are your off by a factor of three. Old wood burners lament! Funny story from farming in the United States. In the 1980's, 90's when farmers were asked why they painted their barns red, the answer was always, red paint is the cheapest. When paint companies were asked in turn why red paint was cheaper than other colors, they responded because we sell more red paint than any other color.
You’ll want some wool socks, too. Wool is warm even when wet, and if you have to do any outside work in freezing temps or lower, be sure to work slowly enough NOT to break a sweat. You can get sick if you sweat and then it dries.
A thinner layer underneath, will help you, too. Buy cross-country ski under things, incl sock liners.
Yes, wool is great. Especially merino one.
Buy yourself so called thermal underwear in Decathlon or other place.
And a lot of layers in general in a way to go :)
And a mittens when it gets colder!
omg thank you so much!!! My instincts would have told me to work as fast as possible had it not been for this comment, i would have ended up in trouble. We really have a lot to learn about the winter and we are so grateful to have you help us 💜💜
@@NaomiandJacktake your time to prepare.
Also you don't need a lot of clothes. You just need some from good fabric (not like cotton) that can be layered
Luckily you don't have to spend a lot of time outside when it gets too cold.
If you figure out you need some more you can always buy more.
@@NaomiandJack Naomi - my sister lived in northern Wisconsin and one time while I was visiting it was late and we were at a neighbors, I started running to her house as it was SOOO cold (30-). My sis yelled at me to stop and by then I was probably a good 50 yards ahead so I stopped. She said I shouldn't breathe the cold air while running as it could hurt my lungs and she was right. I had a couple of bad days afterwards. So my point is wear a face mask or scarf over your nose and mouth so you don't breathe in very cold air.
+1 Wool is the best closest to your skin!
I'm getting childhood memories of working on my grandparents houses that looked like that.
Renovation was always a family thing as my grandparents both had a lot of children so we could paint a huge farmhouse in a day, especially if we used farmer safety standards !
Lovely to see you guys preparing for the winter so cautiously. When you've survived a Swedish winter so far north I think you should be considered a certified swede 😉
The boots and coats you have should be fine but seeing as you're soon going to be proper swedes you can always consider some Swedish quality brands like Fjällräven or Haglöfs that makes great coats and boots for this climate. And if you haven't already gotten some, you need to get a proper set of long johns and thick socks. Preferably made from merino wool. Best of luck guys and looking forward to future videos 🙂
Henrik, yes I'm in Virginia and I wear Merino Wool socks and some nice thermal long johns:-). Your'e right it's all about the quality and not the synthetics which will not keep them warm at all.
I live in Northern Canada and in January and February the thermometer can go down as low as -50. We prepare for winter in many different ways. We use shrinking plastic on the inside of the windows. I have double layers of curtains. This year, I am going to do the same to my inside "front door". The warmest coats are Canada Goose. They are expensive though! The warmest legging I have owned are made of cashmere. They also cost a lot but they are the warmest and softest (I have lived in the North since 1991!). I wear them under some snow pants. As for boots, I buy my boots one size bigger than my normal boot size and fit them with insulated soles. I wear thick socks and it seems to do the trick. I am watching you scrapping your car... For my car, I buy a cover for my windshield so I do not have to scrape in the morning. I always leave my windshield wipers up when I park my car in my driveway (I don't have a garage): it makes it much easier to clean off the snow in the morning. We (everyone in town who doesn't have a garage) put an electric blanket around the car battery and we plug it in an outside outlet as soon as the temperature goes down to -20. I hope this help. I am sure you will survive! Good luck!
One winter I lived in Canada, and what I learned from that is: layering is all.
Multiple layers are far better then a very warm sweater. I therefore like to wear vests, you open them up and voila: cooling down but still warm. You really want to avoid sweating to much, because if you start to sweat, you cool down, which is not what you want.
I really like merino woolen socks(no blisters!), and as base layering.
It’s soft and wool doesn’t hurt when you sweat. You stay warm, but moist will damp out.
It costs a bit though..
I hope you have enough wood for the winter! Can’t wait for more vid’s, love them.
And you do know that wood needs to dry for a year before it’s practical to use as fire wood? Can’t wait for that video, cutting down wood from your own forest 🌳
You both look the HAPPIEST EVER!!!
Winter shoes depends on what you do. As you guys seem to like walking around in the forest I would recommend padded shoes that look like rain boots and a pair of täckbyxor to go over them. For good protection make shore the pants have a rubber band on the bottom to hook them together.
Put these words in google and you will be set for winter: läder-tumvantar, täckbyxor, tjocksockar, långkalsonger, tubhalsduk, vinterstövlar.
SOREL boots. Warm and Waterproof. You guys are awesome!!
Buy some large woolen socks, and just put them over your shoes when it's really cold. because the snow will be to cold to attach to the fabric. You may make a deal with someone with a tractor to plow your drive-way after major snowfalls. . It's a long drive-way.
Thanks for the tip! It is a very loong drive haha, we actually found a really cute farm near by so we will ask them! a lot of people have told the snow blower won't cut it haha. This is such a learning experience. tThank you for being there to guide us 🤗❤
@@NaomiandJack That snow blower is a bit of a toy and you are certainly better off with a tractor helping you out. Should be like 1000 - 2000 SEK for a winter.
living in örnsköldsvik for the last 16years, i have found that my best winter boots have been polyver stövlor. i am enjoying your videos so much. thank you for posting.
Try looking at boots by Sorel. I have caribou's and used them dog sledding. It was -30deg C at times and my feet were never cold! I did have two pairs of good socks on as well
ooo I love my feet and they need to be warm! I will definitely look into them, they sound perfect thank you thank you thank you🤗❤
oo they look lovely also! and very cost effective!
Sorel Caribous are the REAL DEAL!!! Had them on in icy cold Christmassy Lapland....
One more vote for Sorels. And two wool sock and you can tune it to any temperature... /from Stockholm
I am from Canada and I have Sorels. I usually wear them with RedHead socks, which come with a lifetime warrenty. I'm not sure if you can get them there but they are great socks!
Winter is coming yes and there are things you can do to make your firewood last longer. For example, every window I have seen in your videos have been single sheet of glass. In cold climate there needs to be at least double glass in every window (modern windows have 3). Other thing you can check is the amount of isolation you have in the roof and is it possible to put some more (if snow melts on the roof in the winter then you know you have too little). In Finland (where I live) there should be 40cm isolation but the more the better. Heat rises so the roof is the most important place to isolate (investigate how to do it right!). Seals in the doors and windows are also easy to change if needed (if you feel any drag).
For you car, you should also buy extra headlights since it will be mostly dark throughout winter. While you’re at it, buy flash lights, small and big ones, and the kind that you can wear on your head! You’ll be trudging around in the dark most of winter.
You two are very smart to ASK for help and advice. You are very hard workers and have accomplished so much in time for winter. Love your videos! Did not talk about being FOOD prep'd. You may be home bound for long periods of time. You must stock up on food supplies also. But, be careful where you stock the supplies. Canned goods will explode if allowed to get down to 0. Ask locals what items to consider and plan for a shelf in the kitchen to store it for this winter to save money.
I love the red paint! I grew up in Illinois in a red house which was very uncommon in the area although the town is full of Swedes. You are very hard workers and a joy to watch. Keep the videos coming, I love Saturday’s.
I'm half Swede from Illinois. I wish I had a red house. There were several in the town by the farm I grew up on. All of our barns and outbuildings were always red but our house was shingled with cedar. Hi neighbor!
You don't understand how amazing it is to read your comment! We are so grateful to have you watch and enjoy our content! We love the red houses too, many younger Swedes are moving away from the traditional red and there are now many different coloured houses but we think the red is the best! 💜
Curt from Montana here. Advice for winter boots are Sorel’s. Also get yourself a good pair of snowmobile style mittens as they will keep your fingers together for better warmth when you are outside using your snowblower. And by all means keep winter gear in your car, you never know if you’ll have car trouble on the road away from home in frigid temps
My Absolute favourite YT couple! 👍 I enjoy seeing the progress you make with evey post..you're really putting in the sweat equity. That home has never been so proud as now I'll wager! The neighbors are probably relieved you young folks stayed with tradition in painting the exterior red. Wonderful editing too!
Im from a town near your swedish house but I have been living abroad in the Uk and now Germany for years now. You stayed at a hotel in my hometown and said it was near (ish) to the house.
Anyways, here is a tip regarding winter shoes, from someone who grew up near your current area.
For winter shoes or rather necessary winter attire in the north of sweden, we use a sock that you pull over your normal socks called tjocksockar in swedish. Translated to thick socks. We always use tjocksockar when we are out in nature during winter and in general when it gets really cold. A must at - 30 C. This way you can get nicer looking winter shoes but still be really nice,cozy and warm. Sometimes you can even wear normal tennis shoes and be just fine. Dont underestimate the cozy magic of tjocksockar, im telling you. :)
This is also a common gift that your grandmother would give you in sweden for christmas or just whenever hehe.
About Winter tyres: You can get something called "dubbdäck" in sweden. Dubbdäck are tires with a built in chain, kinda, im just saying that to simplify explaining how they work. Everyone uses dubbdäck, no ones uses tyre chains in that area but its neecessary if you decide to drive over to norway during winter time.
I forgot to say that you can find these kinds of socks in most sdtores that sell socks and clothing. Just ask around for them. Im telling you, THIS WILL BE THE THING FOR YOU! :)
If noone has mentioned it: use "Underställ" in the winter when it gets down to -30. ALWAYS stay dry. Nice warm clothes/shoes is key. Another really important thing is to learn how to be cold. Accepting cold is a skill. Beeing a bit cold in the autumn will help you adapt easier to the more extreme temperatures that you will have to deal with in winter.
Not sure you will see this comment but wanted you two to know that the decision to follow your dreams and do it so marvelously will be an inspiration for so many others. I love the idea of a Patreon acct- you could do "Fireside chats" etc. For gifts something like access to those chats, digital postcards of the beautiful Sweden etc. Looking forward to following your adventure & sending you love from sunny & warm Florida, USA
You might pull your wipers away from the wind shield (screen) when you park outside at night to keep the blades from freezing to the glass.
Good tip, thanks Craig!
Just run the car for 5 mins before you want to go out, no need for scraping windows then and a nice warm car to get into.
@@galdessa1 That's actually against the law - at least in Finland it is.
@@timoterava7108 why is it against the law in Finland? We do the same here in Belgium.
@@fatou1975 Running the engine idle is polluting the environment.
According to the Finnish law you are allowed to idle for max 2 minutes. If the temperature is under -15°C the limit is 4 minutes.
When painting the house with the Falu Rödfärg you should mix in 5% of Tar in the bucket.
That helps preserve the paint and make it last longer.
Also, the paint will not stain clothes etc. If you accidently rub against the wall.
Next time you paint, in 5-10 years, use the Tar for better end result.
Free tip from me.
Love your restoration of your rooms
I hope you have someother source of heat than wood, that is allt of work and you easily need about 30 kubic meters of wood fore one winter in the north.
Some logs looked alot thick as well, you need to split them before burning.
As far as shoes go ask the people that live next to you. Locals always have the best advice.
Love this. Didn't do a deep dive to the account. Looks like you are up north. Probably around where I live. Really hope you are enjoying it❤️
After living your neighbour country finland for 4 years and coming from a tropical country these are my takes
1. Those big cumbersome jackets do keep you warm but they are not comfortable to wear 😢😢. Better buy some down jacket with feel power more then 750 it will be written on the jacket. pair it with a good wind breaker.
2. If you are driving a lot please buy a new set of winter tyres it is very important.
3. Any boots that are by nordic companies would do good in the negative temperature but you have to buy wool socks. If you are working a lot outside you can also buy heated shoe sole pads. Available online
4. I don’t know have you started taking vitamins, if no start quickly. I have struggled more with the darkness than the cold.
5. If your car does not have engine heater install one it will help a lot.
Hi guys.......interesting life you have with prep for winter...Im from the Caribbean so this is informative. I luv to see u beautiful and fun-loving couple settling yourselves at home. Your spouse is from a beautiful country so continue to enjoy being part of the community. You deserve this. Your vlogs are very refreshing and makes me happy.
U are right to prepare. We were caught in a snow storm on our way to ski holiday. Keep blankets in your vehicle, flashlights/lanterns, bag of sand/grit etc. my husband also has a car battery charger. You can charge anything with it, phones, iPad, truck battery, etc. it has come in hand more than once. Love your videos and determination. So refreshing to see a young couple tackle the world. 👍🏾❤️❤️❤️🙂
They bought tirechains, so they don't need a bucket of sand. Although, a bucket of sand in the trunk makes wonders for the grip on rear drive cars.
Plus a shovel, ice scraper for windshield, big bag of trail mix, and a medical kit.
@@thecourtlyalchemist And a fire exstinguisher
I laughed out loud at the snowplow 12:00 that's the tiniest cutest thing ever 🤣 after living in Toronto, Canada I can say that a snowplow that small isn't going to be enough to make it through a Nordic winter. In terms of boots, this Canadian says go with Sorels.
Your hard work is really paying off. The house is looking awesome and cosy. Please stay warm and safe, lovely couple💕💕💕 Much love from Cape Town, South Africa
aww thank you so much, we are loving the house and doing everything we can to stay warm. luckily the weather isn't too bad atm but we will keep you updated 🤗❤
Hi Naomi and Jack. I have shared your UA-cam with a very good friend of mine in Gothenburg and asked her to reach out to and offer some support.
She has been living in Sweden for about 30years.
Well done. I'm sure your parents would be very proud of you both. because I am.
That red will cheer things up during the cold winter.
hehe we hope so! also i guess it will be easier to see where our house is 🤗❤
Haha
I live in Newfoundland, Canada, a very similar climate to Sweden. We get A LOT of snow, ice and freezing weather. I have two sets of boots- larger snow boots for walking around in deep snow and some smaller boots for when you're just running errands and walking in places with less snow. Make sure you get boots that have really good grip, here its called "Arctic Grip," there is nothing worse than slipping on ice hidden under snow!! Also make sure they are water proof, there is nothing worse than wet feet in winter. Brands I recommend are : Sorel, Kamik, Merrell or just something that uses thinsulate, or lined inside. Make sure you have enough room for thick wool socks! Best of luck guys!!
When it comes to snow tires, you should have the pair with the most tread put on the rear axle, not the front. Even on a fwd car! Good tread on your rear tires will keep the car stable on the road and prevent fish tailing. The slightly less tread on the front tires will simply cause you to adapt your speed and driving to the conditions slightly more, which is actually a good thing.
This!
Hello Jack, next time you change tires in that garage, you should think about spreading out the load from the jack down to that old wooden floor by putting a thick broad piece of wood board under it...
I follow you guys I would wish to visit Sweden soon. Love from Kenya Africa.
Thank you so much for comment! Jack loves Kenya! i have never been maybe one day we can to a swap! thank you so much for you message! sending you love from Sweden 💜💜
That bathroom turned out so good! What a little bit of paint and a new floor can do!
What a difference a little paint/flooring and some "piffing" made! Brilliant! :)
haha, we a re so excited with how it turned out! we were very worried about how we would make it habitable but it is perfect! paint is our best friend 🤗❤ thank you for your comment!
Hmm what does one need to survive swedish winter.. A LOT of blankets!! Growing up in a old cold swedish house thats how you survive cold mornings and nights haha. Wool socks, proper thick ones (when you buy winter shoes, make sure to buy they in a size bigger so your wool socks fit). A shoe heater has saved my family a lot of times when you come home with wet shoes at night and need the shoes to be warm and dry the morning after. Im quite a warm person but when it gets to those crazy degrees I'd say what saves me the most is a nice big thick winter scarf. Wrap it around your neck and you can also pull it over your face when it gets cold. Different sized gloves. Sometimes you want thick gloves when your not gonna use your hands that much, but it's nice to have slimmer gloves aswell when you need to use your hands more. As for the car, get defreeze spray for the windows, get the squared scrapes (i think they work the best) and remember to have a emergency winter kit in the car!! If you somehow get stuck with your car in the snow you want to have blankets (emergency blankets with reflective foil that keeps the heat), a shovel, something to mark up the car with so a plove dont drive into you and a basic emergency medic kit. I know this sounds a bit over the top but getting stuck in the snow is something you probably will experience :) good luck haha!
Just seen the part where you show the box containing the snowplow. Please be smart leave that one in the box. I promise you, you don't want an electric one, you'll run over the cable many many times before the end of winter. If you think having a cable on a lawnmower is a pain, well this will be quadruple. If you're going for economy I'd get a used gasoline powered, it'll cost a bit more than the electric one but it'll do the job better too and throw the snow further, won't look so important at the beginning of winter but if you make a narrow wall in the beginning you'll end up with sides so high that the machine won't be able to throw the snow over it.
Yeah, that thing might work for a little sidewalk of a few feet and definitely not the driveway. When they told them to buy a plow, they meant a plow, not a snowthrower. 😂 MN girl here. We know snow and cold.
In addition, snow has the tendency to come in batches 🤪 meaning. Nothing, nothing, nothing.....what the heck where did that meter with snow come from?
And, didn't I just remove the snow in our driveway? It ain't snowing and still the wind is filling up our driveway.
Kodiak winter boots ( love from Canada)
Wool socks liner, and thin silk socks under the Woolies. It’s the layers that help and trap the heat . Wool insulates ( merino wool comes in different thickness... for pullovers etc.... try a brand called Icebreaker)....even when wet. Make sure boots are not too tight / loose with extra layers .
I don’t know what they do in Sweden.... in Canada with driving , we use a combination of de-icer and road salt . When I lived in the prairies , I always had a bag in my car.... also, the weight of the bags, 50 pounds, helps to stabilise the vehicle ( more weight in the vehicle, helps to slow or prevent some skidding or slides on the road ice whilst driving.)
One word fantastic. You both have just filled your lovely home with love . 💜I live in scotland .not quite as cold .just love you both so much . You are such an insperation x❣🏴.please take care and stay safe . X
Congrats and thanks for sharing. It's like taking a vacation watching you guys. Keep up the hard work and everything will work out fine. Be blessed and stay safe.
I live in The north of sweden
I realy recomend power boots. They are realy warm🤗
Whooooo nice shopping the coats look so lovely and your house is looking so nice i enjoyed watching stay bless i love your dancing 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I actually wait for your posts every Saturday x love you both so honest , you have made myself and my partner at the grand old age of 50 consider buying a place in Sweden 🇸🇪 lol
Awh thank you Heidi, glad you enjoy the videos!! Haha Jack's parents are considering the same... We told them to come visit first! ❤️
@@NaomiandJack yes we are so excited to be visiting for Christmas! ❤️❤️
The northern parts of Sweden are beautiful. Alot of nature that you can walk around in. Cold winters but its worth it :) If you are looking for a place i would recommend www.hemnet.se/ its a good place to look.
@@Jimmytollarp hey thank you. Jack & Naomi recommended hemnet.se too. Do you live in Northern Sweden?
@@LiveYourselfYoung i live in the southern part of Sweden called Skåne. I have been up in the north. If I get the chance I would move there in a heartbeat. I'm trying to find a job up there.
Glad to see you are putting your youthful energy to good use. The red paint looks great. A lot of professional painters in Finland use sprayers to paint houses.
A guy in a store that sells chainsaws told me that warm feet are more about thick wool socks than warm shoes or boots.
I love how you two work so well together. Peace & Blessings
awwhh thank you soo much! sending you so much love 🤗❤
So amazed at how crafty, handy and resourceful you two are. God continue to shine his light and mercy on you. Your reward will be amazing for all your hard work. Love from Ontario Canada
The house is looking more beautiful 😍 every day. You guys did a great job.
Thank you so much 🤗
@@NaomiandJack 😊
You are very hard working determined young people
Jack, have you insulated the pipes under the house? Frozen pipes are a real PITA. Your house looks absolutely lovely. And Naomi, have you thought about doing your studies in Sweden?
Hi Jo Jo, thanks for the comment. I haven't insulated the pipes yet actually, what would you suggest to use to do so? Naomi is actually looking into that 😊
If they haven't frozen yet, I doubt they will if the house is warmed.
Very unlikely the pipes will freeze, as they are in a full cellar. The house and pipes have survived lots of winters already, too 😊 Look out for pipes close to the outside, or in cellar rooms with damaged windows or vents. Typically pipes would be put where they won’t freeze. Sounless something is broken, It will probably not be a problem.
@@NaomiandJack check out your local hardware store and ask for pipe insulator. It should be a semi-maliable piece of foam that wraps around your pipes - so you will nerd to measure the thickness of your pipes so it can fix around it. It will have a slit to make installing it easier. Of course check the rating to see what temp it is good until. www.biltema.se/en-se/construction/hvac/piping-installations/piping-accessories/pipe-insulation-2000023027
Don’t forget to consider buying dryers for the inside of your winter boots, it’s called “Skotork”, you can google it! You’ll need four “arms” to blow-dry the inside of two pairs overnight. And fix a space close to the hallway to keep your drying boots when coming in from the cold and the snow! It will get really wet! ❤️
The wife and I are looking to buy a house in Northern Sweden in the next two years ,so we are finding your vlogs very interesting so far ,remember to try and avoid wearing cotton as your underlayers ,Decathlon is a very good store ,just had some stuff delivered to day merino socks fleeces ect ,take care x
oo can't wait to be neighbours, which part of Sweden are you looking to move too? Thank you so much .. We definitely need some merino wool, we have heard so many great reviews 🤗❤
@@NaomiandJack so far we have been thinking of within 100km of Lulea or Pitea so we will not be to far from the airport .and only want to spend no more than £25K as we will only be using it for around 4 weeks per year .we also have a small house in the Philippines but its now become to expensive to get there from the uk around £5k just for the flights.
I live in Canada precisely Calgary and it gets very cold . Today I tried a tip to clear an icy windshield which actually worked... so put some warm slightly hot water in ziplock/ sandwich bag and while you warm up the car wipe the frost off the windshield. It actually worked...it was about -10 Celsius. All the best to one of the most brave couple out there🙌🏾
you gave the greatest honour to the dead former owner.
Each video shows so much amazing work you & Jack have done to your home! I'm just blown away! Happy Saturday!🤗
Kavat is a company that makes really good shoes that will keep you warm. I think actually that timberlands might work many days of the winter but not the coldest ones. Just remember to wear layers on your feet, one layer of very thin socks under a pair of thick socks!
Thank you soo much ❤️❤️
Yes, up to -20 should be ok with warm socks. And of course moving as much as possible ;-))
You could also look for insulated overboots -- less good for using with snowshoes or skiis though. You do have snowshoes and skiis, right???
Yes I enjoy watching you too love from the US
It might get rough up here! Stay warm, you awesome people :D
Thanks Stefan 😊
Hi you two the first thing is to layer up. Any fleece lined boot with rubber sole. Smart wool socks. Cuddle duds long underwater. No cotton socks in boots or undershirts they hole the sweat and cold. Fleece lined hat,head band for ears IF you not into hats. Mittens gloves. Check local camping store on line out door gear stores.goodluck
Forgot to mention: silk longjohns are a must.
ooo, I haven't seen those sold anywhere. Where can i find them? Thank you once again for taking the time to comment 🤗❤
eBay had them..I am in Michigan which gets extremely cold. Uggs work well...get the waterproof kind.
@@NaomiandJack Siden Selma is a swedish store that sells a lot of silk products, they arent cheap but their quality is amazing! ❤️
Not a must. But perhaps nice? My vote is for wool 🐑
@@Ragt0p agree! I scroll through the comments and conclude even Bear Gryll would be jelaous of all equipment they are suggested to get for the winter. :)
A tip for winter is to buy lots of wool clothing. I have heard that lots of thin layers is better than one chunky piece of clothing. I would recomende that you check that all outerwere /clothes for outside is water proof. Warm slippers are wonderful on cold wooden flores In the morning. I always make a Big pile of firewood ready by the fireplace In The evening, so that it is ready to be lit In The morning.
I look forward to your videos on Saturdays! Be safe, Be Well, Be Warm & Love & support each other, always!!!
This means so much to us thank you soo much. We are very much enjoying it so far, the weather isn't too cold yet so we are definitely keeping warm and supporting each other 💜 Sending you lots of love
Brilliant and refreshing to watch you two. Keep up the great work and entertainment 👍
Naomi, love your voice. Would love to hear some poetry readings this winter
Thank you so much! I love poetry, if you have any recommendations I would love to read some. Sending you peach and love 💜💜
@@NaomiandJack Almost any from this link would be terrific. I can just hear your beautiful clear voice reciting them.
www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/literary/winter-poems-poetry-snow-frost-rossetti-poe
I grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and lived in Superior, Wisconsin for many years. Winters are harsh (or beautiful for those of us who love that sort of thing). The area was settled by Finnish and Swedish immigrants because of the familiar landscape and rich natural resources. Anyway, winters are cold (the coldest was -48 Farenheit), and I’ve always depended on Sorel boots with felt liners to keep my feet warm. I’ve lived in Buffalo, New York for the past 25 years. We get a lot of snow, but, oddly enough, it’s a quite a bit warmer than where I grew up. Good luck to both of you. Like others, I’d like to see some of the community and the locals.
You two have changed that look of that house in record time! Great job! I love it! I am 1/2 Swedish in the US and have always wanted to go there but I am following you and seeing it now. You two stay warm this winter and make sure to get some wool socks. They are warm as can be and even if you get them wet will still keep your feet warm. Is there any insulation in your home at all?
Hi guys. I've just discovered you both. I'm actually following four Swedish vlogers and I am so happy that you are the fifth elements😀
I didn't catch the reason why you are in Sweden. I've to do my homework and '' rewind '' a few vlogs backward so I could get it. I'm a made in France product that has jumped in a 4500 Km south-east mad as well as beautiful old roots adventure to Israel where I live for now 23 years.... Suffer a lot from the summer heat but it so worths it..... Respect guys to this jump of yours. Good luck. Glad to follow you on your channel. Wish you all the best to come
couple things. the paint shouldn’t be put on in anything under 12’C needs to be warmer so just make sure your bottom section that will be in contact with the snow is sorted and you’ll be ok till next year. boots wise get the ones you would of been recommend are the polyver snow boot. just don’t think of anything else. these are made in sweden for swedish weather. you’ll thank me when you’re out in -25 and your warm. good set of thermals is a must do not go out without them until you know how cold real cold is! also cover your face as much as possible. i can’t stress enough that -25 and below hurts your face if there is any kind of wind. go to engelsons for a cover they a few and good prices along with the thermals and coats etc.
HAhha oh nooo I can't remember what the temperature was when we put the paint on! if we have to do this again soon I don't know what I will do! Thank you so much for taking the time to give us advice I wish we had read it before painting the whole house but glad to have asked about shoes so no mistakes will be made this time. thank you thank you thank you 🤗❤
@@NaomiandJack you’re welcome. in the spring just look at the paint. you’ll soon tell if it’s taken well or not. hopefully you’ve got lucky with it! we have our whole house to paint as well but i really don’t want too! also i forgot to write that a bathroom is crazy money to get fitted out! start saving for it asap! need any other advise just shout 👍
@@NaomiandJack If the paint is bubbly or flakey in spring, it means it was too cold/wet when put on. That's why most people in northen sweden paint in late May/early June when it's the most dry.
I am so excited to watch you experience a swedish winter! 😀
An insurance might cover renovations in bathroom you doing by yourself. Insurance companies want it to be professionaly done, not necessarily done by professionals. As long as you use materials and methods accepted by the insurance company and document your work (photos) you should be good.
We are your family. Praying for you. God bless. Your friend in Philadelphia PA.
Love the dancing! Keep doing it!
hehe glad someone loves it ... cos we love to dance 💜
I just want to mention some of the most important things and pick up on what others have recommended
- wool clothes against your skin, then build on that with multiple layers, this includes socks and underwear of youre going to be outside, as its still warming and breathing if wet
- take it easy, dont breathe in -20 or colder air heavy and use something to cover your mouth and nose, your facial hair will freeze at some point just saying, icy eyelashes here you come
- take it slow so you dont sweat much
- buy a shoe heater
- make sure your shoes has thick real rubber soles as it still has a grip and doesnt become like a slippery rock when freezing, also buy sheepskin-soles and put in the shoes
- get some real "raggsockor" and slippers, your floors are going to be cold!!
- overalls are great, especially with alot of insulation
- make sure the headlight on your car are good enough, you can buy new bulbs at biltema cheap. Can be a good idea to change the "halvljus" to better bulbs and get some extra lights like a led strip for "helljus"
- car heater is a MUST, both for the engine and inside, like many have said, you can also put a space heater(can find at biltema or jula for example) in the garage and have it on overnight or for a few hours before you use the car, this is also a game changer for getting rid of ice thats stuck everywhere, including around the weels and under the car. You dont need to have it on all the time but its really helpful to defrost, in a way a "kupevärmare" eller "motorvärmare" never could.
- also good antifreeze, get that checked out
- you need to "kit" your car with candles, lighter, rexflexes, warm clothes like a pair of "täckbyxor", blankets and stuff like that incase you get stuck somewhere
- make sure you have lights outside, i cannot stress this enough, when its dark almost 24/7 you need lights outside, around the shed where you get wood, to the garage, anywhere you need to go basiclly
- headlamps"pannlampa" is great instead of a "ficklampa", you just strap it to your head and have your hands free
-make sure you get some good gloves, hestra have some good stuff,
- natural fibers and material is your friends, you can even put sheepskin on your seats in the car and it will never get that freezing leather feel, this works inside too on your couch and so on, i know they sell it at rusta for example but im sure you can find some online or at blocket
- get yourself a "snösläde" its a great addition to the snowplow and you can also use it to drag firewood from the shed to the house, with very little effort. just drag it behind you instead of pushing it infront of you
- like earlier comments, make sure you have more than one pair of clothes and stuff you need, things will get wet
- blocket, facebook marketplace, second hand shops are great for finding stuff you need, not just clothes, anything really so check there first, things dont have to be new to work great. and its alot less expensive
- try to mentally prepare yourself for the darkness, its really hard when you have never lived in it but it takes a toll on your mental health, it really does. try to go out every day during daylight just for a short time to get some light in you and make sure you have good lights outside and inside, make it cozy. candles helps, Its hard to explain the feeling you get when its dark so many hours in the day and the sun goes down soooo fast. its nothing like now with long beautiful sunsets, its just gone like poof and its completely dark. i can see how much you have been thinking about the temperatures and the snow which is great, youre doing amazing i just want you to think about this also so it doesnt hit you in the face.
- cute sleepwear can be something fun in all of this cold winter, also cute slippers
- a warm enough duvet for the bed so youre not cold at night
- when christmas comes around, check out second hand shops for decorations, they usually have soooo much very cheap.
- "fodrade gummistövlar" is a winner, also you can always put in an extra warm sole
- dont run outside when it starts to get real cold, its painful af and your lungs will take a beating, also "reflexväst", there are some cool jackets and hats that are all reflex, check that out
- winter tights is a thing, like training tights but with warm thick isolation, thats great
- other than all this just try to enjoy it, its an unique experience to live so far north with all that comes with, and it isnt forever, try to make the best of it.
- like another comment said, rugs, rugs, rugs, you can layer then on top of each other, really great for the bedroom and bathroom, anywhere really
- also when the roads starts to get icy and snowy try to be out and testdrive, before it gets real bad, and its going to get real bad, slow and steady wins this race. when your on ice and snow you need to make sure you have alot of space between cars and turn your weels slow when you want to get going and its slippery so the dubs get a chance to grip, maybe try to watch some vidoes on winter driving as it is so different. also try to avoind slamming on the breaks if possible, youre going to slide and maybe get "sladd" and lose control
- swedish winter brands for clothes (and other stuff) are great, they are made for these conditions and perform very well, a few are fjällräven, helly hansen, haglöfs, hestra, icebug(great shoes and gripstuff), salomon.
Hope this helps, im sure i have forgotten something but there are many other helpful comments too, youre doing great!!
It dosen't matter what brand of shoes you use. Just make sure they are big enough so you can fit a thick wool sole and wool sock. And that they are high enough that your pants can go down over them to seal the snow out.
oo thank you so much! glad to know my shoes may be okay! we were really worried that they wouldn't be. We appreciate your advice 🤗❤
Totally agree! And the days when it's like -30° outside you often stay inside most of the day 🙃🙂
@@NaomiandJack they won"t be - bet they are to small for a good second pair of wool socks. Our "city" type winter shoes usually have a liner of (artificial) Fur - and - 25' just is a bit different
Not sure if you can get them in Sweden, but in Canada, we use Sorel boots a lot. They have various types, but I'm guessing that you'll need ones to -40 at least. Also, don't forget to get tall boots, as shorter ones aren't as warm as you'll have very deep snow. Also, thermals, ski pants and you might also need balaclavas. Outer wear all needs to be waterproof as well as insulated to the extreme temperatures that your region has. Check the historical temperatures online. In Canada, we're preparing for a snowing than usual Winter, so checking these reports is important. I'm a Brit who moved to Canada more than 30 years ago and I found the Winters shockingly cold at first, as in unimaginable. Lots of light layers will be your friend, plus I second the need for a block heater in your car. You'll be lost without one. I wish you all the luck and try to make the most out of the cold weather and get outside as much as possible. With the right gear, you'll be sailing! xox
Don't forget to get "termobyxor", very important to have! :)
Hi Naomi and Jack great video good luck in the up and coming dark cold days.Really envious.
I have a cottage just off the Prague.Today,weather forecst was sunny and plus 12 degrees celzia,so I went there to do some work on the outside walls.I turned up,it was minus 2 degrees celzia and did not get above plus 4 degrees celzia.Instead of sun,it was mist for the whole day.But,having good warm clothes,I enjoyed it all.
Aww glad you enjoyed it anyway! Clothing is soo important! You seem like a man that's always prepared! How did the walls go?
@@NaomiandJack Yes clothing is a must be.I am insulating cottage from outside,so heat does stay inside.It was a good and productive day,loved it to work in a such a cold and misty weather.Hope you enjoy it in Sweden,seems to be so peacefull place.You should get a dog 😀
Wool. Lots of wool and silk. I was a little surprised to think of Timberlines as winter boots. They are great boots and my absolute favorite hiking boots. I just never thought of them as winter boots. Waterproof them and they will probably make a good winter boot. My current winter boot, long may they stay, is a pair of U.S.Army issue Polartec lace up boot. They are subzero Fahrenheit and should be fine. The biggest thing that you need to insure is that you stay dry. A little snow melt that seeps into your boots could cause some serious injury. But this is why I say that you want to get as much wool as you can. Felted wool is about 98% waterproof and is the only fibre that I am aware of that will remain at body temperature when wet. Wool socks, wool jumpers and wool hats. Thermal under garments. If you can get your hands on some silk long johns and pass them by, I will call you crazy. If you find some that you don't want, I will transfer the funds+ immediately so that you can get them for me. Very comfortable and very warm. Not silk blend, not wool blend although I would bet a wool silk blend would be okay. Not sure that they would be water tight, though. North face or Duck boots are good winter boots. But if you waterproof your Timber lines, they should be fine. You can buy a jar of waterproof in a place where you can buy shoes there but you can also buy it on Amazon. Paint the entire boot, making sure that you got every single mm. Pay special attention to the seams and where the shoe is sewn onto the sole. Don't forget about the tongue of the boot, paint it, too. Also, when you put your boots on, make sure that the tongue is pulled all the way up and spread flat to seal the boot and no water trickles in at your laces. With several layers and at least one layer of wool, wool socks and waterproofed boots, closed collars, scarves, hats and good waterproof gloves that seal the wind and wet away from your skin and a good pair of snow shades and you should be fine. Don't wear your cold gear in the house before you go out (sweat means you are wet before you even walk out the door). Snow shades help avoid snow blindness. Always keep extra lanterns, flashlights, beeswax candles (well, paraffin is also fine), extra lantern oil, a water kettle that can heat water on the fire place (vs plastic electric tea kettles), oats, grains, rice, peanut butter and some water on hand. Don't panic about the water, though better to have some. I have known of people thinking they didn't have water when trapped in a snowstorm when snow melts. Just make sure you get snow that hasn't been walked on, or peed on, and don't scoop the snow all the way to the ground. Break off the top inch of ice/snow and scoop the snow under that layer. The first good snow won't pack well but melts just fine.
There are plastic sheets that you can tape over the window frame and windows that completely covers the window drafts. Then you blow dry them and the plastic shrinks tight becoming as transparent as glass and creating an air pocket between the window glass and the room, eliminating the heat sink that windows can be. Toasty! My house is always much warmer when I do that, even with newer housing and double panes. I do it when the winter is expected to be especially cold, like Sweden. We routinely sit at -10 Fahrenheit which is -23 Celsius during the winter which is probably not as cold as Northern Sweden. Let me check. Huh! On average, it doesn't get as cold in Lapland because of the Gulf Stream. Who knew? You get back to us on that but, if it's true then the suggestions above should be fine. Odd! I am having trouble believing that!
Put a couple of bags of kitty litter in the boot of the car. Sprinkle a layer on the ground in front of and behind your tires for traction if you find yourself getting stuck on ice. If you have a bit of an uphill slope on your driveway, you can sprinkle it there, too. But when it snows again you will have to do it again. The snow tires will go a long way in keeping you out of trouble. If you buy chains, put them on a few times before you need them. Just to practice. Nothing worse than needing them and being unable to put them on. Been there, done that. Start your car during the warmest part of the day (garage door open please!) each day when you are at home. Let it run long enough to warm up. Keep an extra can of gas in the garage and fill your tank every time you go into town. Not only do yyou want enough gas on hand but ththe weight of a full tank is better for maintaining good traction. When I was young, my father put a lightbulb plugged into a long power cord to keep the engine from freezing on really cold nights. I don't see people doing that anymore.
I don't know if you are still reading but I can't think of anything else at the moment. This is probably more information than you wanted but I started on wool and found myself yammering on. 🤐
U guys r so organised. I love what you r doing to make your place homely... I think your so brave. Me I can't stand the winter months, but we have to adapt. Keep up the good 😍🤗❤
Aw thank you so much, we appreciate you commenting ... haha we are a little scared too! but so far the weather is beautiful and crisp and sunny we are hoping for more days like this! where are you from?
@@NaomiandJack I live in London.UK. But I'm from Jamaica.
I was planning to do more travelling,
Covid-19 has put that on whole 4 awhile 😏🤦♀️. But not to worry I can watch u guys and image I'm there too😁