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American influencer turns 8,000 euro bunker into a home
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American influencer turns 8,000 euro bunker into a home

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • American influencer Justus Reid is undertaking a new project to convert an 8,000 euro bunker into a year-round home.
  • Reid previously gained popularity by renovating a dilapidated house in Zagorje, Croatia, for 5,000 euros.
  • He aims to complete the bunker renovation by winter, facing a race against time due to its current state and lack of utilities.

American influencer Justus Reid, known for his popular renovation of a dilapidated house in Zagorje, Croatia, has embarked on an even more ambitious project: transforming an 8,000 euro bunker into a year-round residence.

I think the grass hasn't been mowed since last year, so I called my neighbor Kreลกo with a tractor to see if he could do something about it.

โ€” Justus ReidDescribing the initial clearing of the bunker's surrounding land.

Reid, who captivated audiences by purchasing and renovating a remote Zagorje house for just 5,000 euros, invested over 170,000 euros in that initial project. Now, he has set his sights on a new challenge nearby, acquiring an old bunker for 8,000 euros with the intention of making it a habitable home.

Initial steps have begun, with Reid and a neighbor clearing the overgrown land surrounding the bunker using a tractor. "I think the grass hasn't been mowed since last year, so I called my neighbor Kreลกo with a tractor to see if he could do something about it," Reid shared.

What you see is what you get.

โ€” Justus ReidDescribing the bunker's interior.

Inside, the bunker, hidden behind heavy metal doors, presented a stark reality. Reid described it humorously as a "bomb shelter with a prison atmosphere," lacking electricity and water. He explained his decision to pay more for the bunker than his first house by stating, "Because I almost froze to death in that house last winter." He found the first house, with its inadequate solar heating and poor access, suitable only as a summer cottage.

Because I almost froze to death in that house last winter.

โ€” Justus ReidExplaining why he paid more for the bunker than his first house.

The new bunker property boasts better road access and proper documentation, providing a solid foundation for a more serious project. Despite the bunker's current condition, Reid remains optimistic, sharing visualizations of his plans with his followers. He aims to complete the renovations by winter, acknowledging the significant work ahead. "Believe me, this will be something you haven't seen yet," he promised, suggesting this "Zagorje adventure" will also attract considerable interest.

Believe me, this will be something you haven't seen yet.

โ€” Justus ReidPromising a unique outcome for his new renovation project.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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