Do it yourself
Here you will find practical instructions, tips and advice in the most sought-after areas of building maintenance. Everything from how to fold a lampshade to how to renovate a window. For more detailed and in-depth information, please refer to our book series Building Maintenance in Practice.
Knowledge
Gysinge Byggnadsvård
Gysinge Byggnadsvård
Gysinge Byggnadsvård
Tips and inspiration
Gysinge soap made from cultivated flax
Linseed oil soap made from cultivated flax. Nordic Swan Ecolabel. Environmentally friendly and labeled with the Nordic Swan.
Clay lining: how it works
Cladding the interior walls of log houses with natural materials such as clay has been a sustainable insulation method since the Viking Age.
Carpentry timber: choose quality for sustainable construction
Until the mid-19th century, all joinery was planed by hand, giving it a vibrant and unique appearance.
How to install a wedge-sawn floor
When installing new wedge-sawn floors, the same principles should be followed as when installing an old floor.
Home and garden
Everything from Gysinge's copper agate to handmade garden sofas with models from the 19th century.
Textiles and accessories
Handwoven rugs, linen fabrics and lace made of the finest cotton.