We Did Everything Ourselves - Salvaged Mobile Home Rebuild
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- Wiring the mobile home! Our new panel and electric has been fully installed!
We are a DIY family trying to build a better life. We like to share projects and regular life updates. Our goals are to create a happy home, live healthy, develop our life skills, and see where our life leads us.
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This family has showed us so many different things and how to do things the smart way,the organized way. let's get this family over 200❤
I’m in! Even though I’m already a subscriber. I can ask family and friends to subscribe though.💕
Thanks for letting us tag along on your journey. Been watching for years and can't begin to tell you how impressed I am.
My goodness Fran, me too!❤
i would say that your mobile home is the best built one in all of America !
Your videos are a joy to watch. I always look forward to the next episode. Thank you for sharing your progress with us.
Thank you!
Well thought out about washer and dryer. Never considered weight distribution, spin cycle shaking mobile home, and distance from breaker box. 🤔 brilliant!
The pigtails look awesome, Eevee! You should make Doug do that to his beard! 😁
Wait…wait…wait…. Who cares what name Doug calls his wife. That’s not what this channel is about. I have learned that “I can” from this channel which gives me more encouragement than I thought possible. They share redo tips and tricks and useful stuff. Anything beyond that is nobody’s business. These r good, kind, hard working individuals and what goes on after the camera goes off is irrelevant. Guess I don’t understand why anyone would make such a big deal out of nothing. It takes a lot of time to make a video and the edit is longer. I’m grateful they put the time necessary into it.
Doug and Eevee, I bought a 6” electric saw a few weeks ago, (Makita brand), and have cleaned up dead tree limbs all by myself. It uses same battery pack as our drill. I bought it due to your huge tree cleanup a while back on your homestead and appreciated how well your Dewalt electric saw performed! Thank you for showing how different tools work as they certainly make a difference! Have a great day there dear family!
The amount of mental power it took to plan everything so perfectly is insane 🎉😳😎 !! Excellent job guys 👍👍. You could qualify for an electricians card by now ❤❤
I am amazed at how clean it is under the mobile home! "The camp!"...I love it! Eevee needs to make up one of her signs...that would be so cute!
I think that is the neatest electrical box I have ever seen! LOVE those clamps! Major improvement.
❤❤ Expert wiring work!! ❤❤
No dishwasher, no garbage disposal, no clothes dryer in my home. I have nothing against appliances, and I’ve owned many. But they are initially expensive, and costly to maintain, they aren’t built to last long.
In the north dryers are a must have. When the weather is nice, I use my clothe line.
Your work ethic and result are flawless. Everything is so beautiful. Moreover, Ashley is the perfect helper! 💕💕💕. PS. That electrical panel is a thing of beauty! Awesome!
Looking good, you should call the place Camp DIYfferent 😊
I love the simplicity and clean look- and never have been a fan of dishwashers and garbage disposals-another thing to break, leak-and never mind the gunk you don't see!
Im enjoying watching the progress on this home. It's coming together so well and I also love the floor plan😊
As many know , I live in Vegas and even though we should be getting rain from the monsoons, we've so far have gotten zero, niet, non, nada, non, no rainnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn! I hear your rain and its like a little bit of heaven. I delight in the sound and remanence in the scent that crosses my mind ....oh if someone would make an actual perfume of Rainnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn...aw the smell of it! Be Blessed!
The rain was great and I love the sound of it. This year has been odd in that so far this summer most of Florida has been going through a drought. Hopefully it rains soon in Vegas :)
You thought and planning process fascinates me. It just makes sense. You and Evee make a great team. You work in tandem. Well done. ❤
The electric box is an actual work of art. Skill and craftmanship seem to be less prevalent in so many labor fields. You all have so much to be proud of.
Your wiring is so organized. ❤❤❤❤
Doug , you amaze me. Such a clean home. Congratulations to you and Eevee.
Great Job Doug,Evee.
Doug you and Evie are a great team!😊❤❤
Thank you!
Eevee, not Evie. She loves palindromes, thus the unique spelling for her new chosen name. I love it!
I have been washing dishes by hand for 35 yrs.
My mother had 3 dishwashers.
Me and my two sisters.
Reminds me of when my sister and I would ask our dad to buy a dishwasher, he would say why should I? I have two already!! Ha ha!!
Funny
Good morning Doug and Eevee! I agree on the dishwasher and garbage disposal. We took out our garbage disposal when we bought our house and we’ve never had a dishwasher and don’t want one! People today rely too much on needless things and get lazy in the process! Your videos make me happy. You two and your family are what makes America the great Country it is!
just an FYI Dishwashers use less water than hand washing and you have the added plus of sanitizing your dishes etc..
I’ve never used a dishwasher either - and I’m a great-grandmother now!
Hello Doug and Ashley and family. Doug you did it again. I admire how you do things you are so talented and your home will be awesome when finished. Great job man take care you guys are the best. ❤❤😊😊
Wiring impressive, very nice work. What is even more impressive is the amount of planning for this project, must have taken a good amount of time. By project I mean the entire house. True you ran into a couple of snags along the way but you sailed through because of your expert planning. So now instead of Doug and evees restoration company we now have “ d&e customized house planning” down to the last screw or nail. Smart and talented. Great ideas, keeping it simple , without higher costs. Bravo.
I would trust anything you wire
This is getting so exciting! It’s going to be so nice. Can’t wait to see the finished product. I think what you guys are doing is above & beyond…& so fulfilling.
I love the way it rains where you are. My folks moved to Florida after they retired…I knew, kinda clichè…& I would visit? They had full on thunderstorms every afternoon, like clockwork, & I loved them! I would find a spot in their home & snuggle down with a book & some tea & just listen & “experience” whatever mother nature decided to entertain me with that day. It was so very relaxing.
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I have always been interested in wiring yet I felt a bit intimidated but somehow I was able to install water heaters. Go figure. (That was over 25yrs ago.) Doug's thorough explanations have given me the confidence to tackle a few small projects. I definitely will not be rewiring a house but switching to GFCI outlets is in my future. Eevee and Doug are an amazing team! Working together makes it much more efficient, easier and faster. Otherwise Doug would be making many more trips under the mobile home, draining his energy and impacting progress. I am looking forward to seeing the next projects. The bus contains the super secret supplies. The mobile home has already gone through an amazing transformation and it continues to improve every week. It reminds me of a caterpillar transforming into a beautiful butterfly.
Oh, it would be torture to work alone!
Well, that's a first! I have never known anybody caring for the cosmetics inside a breaker/fuse box! 😁 Great job!
There is something strangely satisfying about doing electrical work…… wiring an entire house with 10g wire would probably change that….. 😂
Glad you guys got some rain finally! We hope you are having a good weekend! 🌲😊❤️
Thanks! Yes, the rain was definitely welcomed!!
Electrical box is a thing of beauty. Love the way you plan and your work ethic. Blessings.
I love your attention to detail in all you do!👍
Your outstanding work could put some professional electricians to shame !!
It looks so neat under the house. You always do such great work.
Doug and EV, I really enjoy turning on my phone and there’s another video from you! I think I could do some wiring if I had to!😜 Not really but I do learn a lot from watching you and can remember what you said if I ever wanted to do some of the things that you’ve done. I love the way that you’re not the “traditional” DIY-ER. You do what’s right for you as long as it’s safe and durable. I think the same way cuz I’m in no way perfect. Thank you for being a pleasure to watch and learn from!💕
What a huge step. Great work. Your better than most electricians I had. So neat. Hugs
HA! Love the sad music 😂
You do a great job Doug, I appreciate your attention to detail.
I couldn't agree with you more, Doug. The less complicated, the less problems.
Love the quality of work you do ❤ lots of mental planning goes into so much of it 😅
Our parents had seven kids. They were the dishwashers. Since I was used to it growing up, it was no big deal to keep doing it. Congrats on getting this big job done! I am sure the quality of the work will make up for any minor missing bells an whistles.
I am so enjoying watching the mobile home tear-out and every step of the rebuild that you are sharing with us. I honestly have never seen a youtube channel that takes the time for explaining (the reasoning for) the process of your work on whichever project you are working on. I love the calm, simplistic demeanor the both of you exhibit in your videos. Doug and Eevee - I don't always get to comment on (or click that LIKE button for) your videos l watch at home or listen to while driving, but please know how much 'life' you have brought to me over these last years. Thank you for staying 'you' always for me. Missed hearing Maverick say his 'bye' at the end there!! Take care.
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How exciting the wiring is done!! "The camp." Love it. Keep. Doing. You. 🌵🌻🎶🔨
Something that I wasn’t aware of until a saw a “I was today years old” video of how you can take the dryer door off and rotate it where you can open the dryer door from the right side instead of the left. I immediately looked at mine afterwards, and yes it can be switched. So swapping the dryer and washing from the norm definitely won’t be a problem. With a standard “old type” dryer anyway.
I think where you are putting the hot water heater is a good idea. It will be in its own closet. Every water heater that I have had that failed started to leak. Have you ever thought about installing a drain in the floor of the water heater closet? So, when it does fail and leak it will be less likely to cause damage to the rest of the mobile home.
Yes, we always install our water heaters in a drain pan that drains to the outdoors to protect from leaks. I think we have everything sorted :)
@@diyfferentI immediately thought of the red and white trailer when I read this person's comment! 😁
I think you and Ashley can do anything you set your mind to you work well together I like how you explain everything
Phew, done! What a great job, that must be such a relief. I know there is a lot of other work to be done but you have put in such an effort here to make the rest of it easier to do. As always, great teamwork, too. I love the thunder storm, it was so refreshing.
All these vids on this older mobile home would be good for anyone that can't afford a new home, it's a good step by step on how anyone could do something like this.
I have been rebuilding our mobile home for the last 8 years. Living in one while doing floors is a Royal pain. I know you have done others. I have noticed the resale on a mobile as a difficult situation because banks refuse to finance. No one has 50k or better laying around to buy a used, refurbished mobile. My neighbor is having great difficulty selling hers. We do live in a rural park. The park was renting mobiles, but have been selling them as a rent here buy here situation because they cannot sell them outright.
@@scottfirman it must be your area. Up here in Maine, mobile homes are selling for double the cost they sold for new and buyers are paying cash. It's absolutely crazy.
Doug, I love your method to your madness, strategic. As usual, you always have a plan. Great job! 😊😊 I too, dont use a dishwasher. Yay!!
excited for the plumbing
It's not our favorite job, but we'll be happy to get get it done - after 5 trips to the store of course!
I love a good rain storm too.
Place is really coming along.
Liked seeing side siding going on the homestead too.
Have hubby lots of ideas for doing our electrical this time.
I never really understood setting up the wiring in a home and how it all worked. Now I do. Gives a whole new perspective on electricians and carpenters and contractors. Love it ❤️
Doug is an excellent teacher. Not only does he explain in an understandable way he also tells you why he is doing it that way. His work is meticulous and well thought out.
Love the wiring job! My husband is the same way. Great educational videos. One of my favorite channels.
That’s it kids, your back on a ROLL! Well to me you looked like you both enjoyed completing this portion of the build! I say take it off the list, YES!
Very impressive,you think of everything!🥰🇨🇦
That’s a beautiful wiring job! I love how you give us little hints on what’s to come. I really enjoy your channel.
You two are an amazing team. It is really looking good!!!
Thanks for showing us under the house. Was curious as to how you were routing them. As usual a very nice and clean job. Doug. I’m an A personality so that look is right up my alley.
I wish my electrical box looked wired organised like yours! Looks so nice! Dough and Ashley you guys are very hard working❤
The way you planned it so it will be easier and cheaper to run the wires, and also to access if needed, speaks volumes of the efficiency you guys display.
Thank you for sharing, explaining, and teaching us different skills. Just love it.
All your planning is inspiring. I am building a 20x24 house right now and currently I am almost done the with the rebar. Watching you makes me want to layout in scale on a piece of paper where all the plugs and switching will go. The panel you installed looks very clean.
Hi Eevee & Doug, you have done a good job with the wiring, neat and well thought out. Shows how much you planned and thought about everything.
First!! Everything y'all do is Great! Have a Great Weekend Mr Doug & Family
Beautiful strategic planning a so so neat. This is how all building should be done. Perfectly meticulous .
Good morning Doug and Eevee. Love these morning videos with my coffee...thank you! I enjoy your explanations as to why you do, and place things the way you do. Always makes so much sense. Progress seems to be going smoothly for you and I enjoy seeing how neat your work is...makes everything so organized. Fun to see and hear the rain too! As always , I look forward to the next video.❤
Your attention to detail reminds me what my Grandpa always said.
Anything worth doing, is worth doing well ...
#untilnexttimetakecare
Fantastic job.
Thank you for answering my question about the paper on the wires. Glad you finished running all the wires. Plus you put so much precision into making it look neat.
Since I had a large family my dishwasher was in place only
for resale value. We cleaned the kitchen as a team right down to sweep the floor and done.
Another amazing thing about your work is that you’ve done an excellent job of insulating so well that this empty house doesn’t sound hollow while you’re talking in the video. Crazy!!
I know filming, editing is a lot of work.. but I could literally watch hours of you two in video's..lol..
Great progress. I like the return of the disappearing outro🙂
You guys are such hard workers you need to take a vacation to relax. I’m so impressed with what you have done to the mobile home its looking great. God Bless your beautiful family.
I really enjoy watching your videos. Good wholesome family and great step by step process of rebuilding.
You guys are so smart, so thoughtful in your planning.
Thanks for showing under mobile home wire securing. I was wondering 😊
I have a dishwasher and a garbage disposal in my house, but I do not use them, I am old school when it comes to washing dishes and throwing food away, NOW MY daughter uses the dishwasher when she cleans the kitchen. So I think I agree with you guys on that.
Nice neat job as always. 😊
Had to give a thumbs-up within the first 30 seconds! The music and context for it was a perfect intro!!! I love the way your minds work, so refreshingly unpredictable, except that I’m going to learn and enjoy doing it!!😊😊😊
I am so thankful for the rain this last few days , you guys have a blessed weekend 🎉
Definitely, it's much needed! Thank you!
I like the way you've done the wiring and setup for all the appliances for the shortest run; very methodical .
Nice job guys, you're really getting a lot done right now.
As always, educational and fun to watch. Watching someone work as fascinating. I could watch it all day long in between mowing my grass and stuff I do. Keep on keeping on.
Can’t wait to see the finished product. You two are so talented. Love to watch your work in progress!❤️
I bet you are really glad the most of the wiring is done except for just little bit. Excellent job! Until next time. ❤❤❤❤
Excellent job, guys. Doug, I am sure you are happy that the wiring is done. It was so much work and such a lot of planning to get things where you want them but as usual you did an amazing job. You got a good deal of rain that day. I hope you guys don’t have a flood. 😊😊😊
We've been in a drought for so long that the rain is much needed. No floods here. Thanks!
Such an accomplishment, Doug and Ashley!!! 🥰🎶❤️🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Doug and Eevee It's educational to watch how you are doing the work. You would be a great teacher. You're children are so lucky to know you are showing them how to do so many things themselves. Thank you for bringing us along for the renovation of your home and the mobile home. Have a blessed safe weekend. 🙏💕🌴 Hi Belle and Maverick!
You’re a good teacher!!
Doug, you getting wet and not letting it deter you at all is great! You are truly a driven man! And watching you crawl under the mobile home to add 2x4 to separate the wires is good thinking! Congratulations to you and Evee for getting the house wired! Big check off your list! 😊
didn't see anyone mention the pigtails yet... pigtails, ponytails, just down, bangs... keeping it interesting :o)
Doug your doing a great job and your getting all the cool tools to make your job easier.
Excellent workmanship brother! Couldnt have done a better job. Looks clean, and most of all - safe!
Looking good!
I missed hearing Maverick say good bye, he must be busy working on his next project. 🤗