Dominic Fell

Therein lies the rub. The owners are generally only interested in demolition with a tractor and chainsaw.  To take down a house and save the windows, doors, floorplanks etc. is quite a job. Not impossible though and massively worthwhile. High quality timber.

Hi,
 I live in the formerly well populated coastal area in the west of Finland.  There are masses of uninhabited old log houses which are being demolished for firewood on a daily basis to skip property tax. It breaks my heart!
 Although I strongly encourage permies to move here, next best would be to move these structures,  like a flat pack, in a shipping container anywhere. Good insulation.
  Check out the link for a house being given away,  for example https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526511810826745/permalink/2159719027506017/
  Anyone interested?
     

Hello everyone!
 Here in Scandinavia there is a real resurgence of traditional paint finishes.
 Oldest is 'slamfärg' in swedish. Red oxide earth pigment boiled with water, vitriol, linseed oil, and oats,  I believe. Can be purchased readymade, but it is popular for folk to make their own. https://youtu.be/ksa_lHcEutU
  Linseed oil paint is the other. I love that stuff. Interior and exterior. https://youtu.be/zFeq61pg_3o
The most popular manufacturer over here is ottossons. They have a great instructional YouTube channel,  also in English.
https://youtu.be/AEUsMf-4m_Y
Hope this helps.

Hi. I totally agree with the weed suppressant membrane although I dislike having to use it myself,  but it is much more efficient than digging out the area.
What I really wanted to flag up is the use of a weed whacker. Having gone through that sweaty and noisy task myself,  I strongly recommend that you go over to scything. It is great! Faster, neater and easier.
Good luck with the shed.