This week on the island we tried getting running water for our shower! First we treated the outhouse with Pine tar and boiled linseed oil, to help protect it from the elements. Then we started on the water pump, which didn't go perfectly but in the end we got it working and next trip we plan on getting a longer hose so we can get the shower working! We also got a tent sauna given to us by Bast Sauna for the island, but all the wood I had was wet so we didn't have time to burn out the stove but its all set up now and we are excited to try it out next week!

We got the water pump, tankless water heater and food given to us by Rävel Kauppa a small Finnish company: https://www.ravelkauppa.com/
Check them out if you are Finland!

The island is completely secluded, has no electricity or plumbing and currently has nothing on it but trees. We want to turn this island into a fully functioning summer cottage with a log cabin, sauna and other amenities. Most of the work is gonna be done in the summer months as the lake freezes in the winter and the weather conditions are tough.

There's a lot of work to be done as the island is over 2.5 acres (1 hectare) and we have no experience in off-grid living, carpentry or building. So any tips or advice are greatly appreciated, as we are planning on doing everything ourselves and transforming the island into our own little paradise. We’ll document every step of the way, starting from smaller builds to finally - an off-grid log cabin.

Our plan for this year is to put up a platform for a glamping tent, build a floating dock and start cutting down trees to begin the process of building our log cabin.

The island is located in Finland and we bought it in 2024. We are currently both students and we plan to transform the island alongside our studies.

So, subscribe and join us on this adventure. It won’t be fast, it won’t be easy, but it will be fun and challenging. We don’t know what to expect, so be a part of the journey.

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