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Indeed, it's Makita. I've found a lot of truth in an old Finnish saying: "A poor man can't afford to buy cheap tools." So when I have money to buy a tool, I'm willing to pay a little extra if I know that I also get extra durability and quality.
The autumn weather here has been rather pleasant, not yet very cold. So far I'm doing fine by just burning fire in the stove. But I'd guess that when the temperature gets colder I have to use electric radiators for additional heating. That is mostly due to lack of any kind of wood burning mass heater. A week ago I got visited by a chimney-sweeper, and we had a chat about possible ways to use my current chimney - now I have several ideas, but I'd guess I will just survive the coming winter and try to do some masonry the next summer =)
EDIT: Ps. When renovating the entrance hall I had to make the first floor ceiling higher than where it was. That was because the brand new outer door I bought was higher than the old door. So, to fit the door the ceiling had to be higher. Which naturally means that the upstairs room is now a bit lower than it used to be. But I think it will still work as a guest-room; a place for guests to sleep and to keep their personal belongings. I'm planning to have a tiny table and a small cupboard there, to make the upstairs more cozy.