Battling Crooked Walls | A DIY Cabin Challenge

Episode 143, in which we are building on our off grid cabin and Ivars Grandmother and Grandfather are on a visit

This is a vlog about our struggles and joys of living off the grid in the forests of Jämtland, Sweden.

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Tova, Mathias and Ivar

[hiddenhollowcottage-xx]

Now, a couple of years later, after all the work you've done, there is a woodshed, a sauna, a cheese cellar, a meat smoker, a new chicken tractor, the big cabin is coming along... and even though you sometimes say that the progress is slow, look how far the homestead has come! You're right, family and community is everything. Hi, it's Monika, from Vancouver Island. I'm following you from a second channel as well now. Always love seeing your family together, and the work that you do. xo

[Naturelife-ib]

Wise man, taking precautions against the possibility of the unexpected. Gratitude paid to family, very noble. You all are such decent human beings. Real treasure to humanity. Peace and Love. 💚

[mxmama]

Your lives are so labor intensive but o beautiful! Thank you for showing us these moments in your life as a family making a home.

[charliestrickland]

You should be extremely proud of what you've created! I love your videos and how you make them feel like we are family watching you make dreams come true.

[deebowker]

Well done! You are making so much progress considering everything else you have to do each day. It’s been fascinating to watch this progress and lovely to see Tova’s garden blooming with the herbs and flowers. 👏 Also it’s good to see your beautiful son growing up so well. You are doing such a great job and what lovely grandparents Ivar has. ❤

[lpgirl]

The cabin looks so cozy from the outside with the stone foundation. I love it.

[margaretlynch]

🙋‍♀️❤️. Can't wait until your beautiful home is ready! Yes. Family and community are so important! Love to see the family gathering.

[lindajones]

Wow the windows look great We as Grandparents and Parents try to help our kids as much as we can .

[helenellis]

Your videos are a respite from a crazy, chaotic world. Thank you for sharing your lives with us 😊

[AnnMarie-qr]

Some of the early comments were just wow 🙄, rude & stupid. I hope you ignore those! The cabin is coming along great, Mattias. I'm hoping your family will be able to move in next spring possibly. You need to give yourself more credit...stop saying you don't know what you're doing, lol. Things always get figured out, and in the end everything looks good. Blessings to you, Tova, and Ivar! 🤗💛

[MrButtercup]

I think the crooked window is great! You should leave it as it is. It just adds to the charm. It reminds me of how Persian carpets would be made with an intentional flaw in it because it was felt that perfection would be an affront to God. At the very least it's a story you can tell people when they ask you in the future why your window is crooked.

[jmcoelho]

Wow, that kid is growing up quickly, must be the clean living.

[melindataljaard]

Wow, what a difference!! The house starts to look like a house now👏🏻👏🏻. The windows look just great😊. Can't wait to see the end. BEAUTIFUL 💕. So glad for you all! 🎉🎉🎉

[kimteatro]

So nice to see such progress on your build. Weather seems to be co-operating too

[janetflaherty]

You work so hard and the end result is so amazing it must be satisfying to see your accomplishments. I'm learning so much from you as you do all the work with the sheep, chickens and building projects. Always love to see your family. It makes my day😊❤️

[shelleykent]

Looks like a lot of progress! Congratulations!

[THXx]

So nice to see you all <3 Soon the season will bring us all back inside to reflect, to plan, to rest (except for our winter chores!)

[HuskyTude]

Everything is coming along so nicely! That butterfly thought you were a beautiful flower 🌸 😂.

[isabelleb.]

I understand the joy of having a bigger house because of a bigger family... but I also love the fact that you did not went the wild way either !
You are such a beautiful, inspiring couple... with a loving family ( = accepting who you are and not trying to put you in a mould). Cheers !!!🧡✨

[jamieloom]

So great to see progress on the new cabin.