Tear it Out and Start Over? - Salvaged Mobile Home Rebuild
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Doug and Ashley never come across problems, only challenges that they quickly and skillfully overcome:)
Doug and Eevee
Facts!!!😊
loved the trick shot of Doug going down the drain, ha ha
If you can’t return it, you could make an outdoor shower!
Or, you can donate it to Habitat for Humanity.
This video has it all. DIY problem solving, family working together, funny edit, accidental ASMR, unplanned but always on queue Maverick sign off from out of frame right into the camera. Loved it, thanks.
Going down the drain effect was hilarious. Reminded me of " I dream of Jeanie " when jeanie would go back in her bottle.
Doug falling down the drain was awesome I rewatched it several times and just laughed I just love your channel You guys help me learn things.... But when you put some floor leveling stuff in that bathroom floor it'll look just fine
"I hope I don't slide down the drain".... I start laughing. Doug in fact sliding down the drain 🤣😂🤣😂 I had to pause till I regained my composure! That was classic!!!
Y'all are doing a fantastic job! 😁👍
I had to watch it again. Too funny.😂
Your day is going like mine did yesterday-first project,first task went wrong and I spent half the day fixing it.😂
That's how it goes. Unfortunately! I hope you got it fixed.
That's got to feel so satisfying to straighten that problem out and have it behind you. I wonder if you will have to do something to that scary outside power box thingie?
I've been following your family since, Indiana ?? Anyway 3-4 homes ago. You've come SO FAR through hard work, dedication to your family and doing things right.
This little set back will not stop your forward motion! You are right to fix now.
Blessings to all.
Another great teaching video from my favorite home renovators! I love your special effects shot with Doug slipping down the drain! Great idea and made me laugh! You always have fun bits of editing to add into your videos!
Build an outdoor shower at your house with the base that your took out.
I’ve mentioned before that the neighbor cat comes over every time you guys are at the mobile home. It’s clear that the cat loves your family but like many outdoor cats has adopted you as a second family. It’s funny how such an independent natured animal obviously still craves more interaction and love from available humans. I don’t blame the cat, if I were your neighbor I would come hang out with you too. Come to think of it , you make that possible by posting videos of your life and I’m eager to join you from a far. Along with all your other fans. Take care ❤
The cat always come to help 😊
Doug makes me smile. Often. "This is going to work. It might not". I think that I am more confident in Doug's standard of work than Doug himself.
Eevee, I love thee way you had Doug go down the drain. 😂 such great progress 🎉
I installed a Villeroy&Boch shower base last year (in The Netherlands) and the instructions were to have a level floor (by using self levelling concrete) then spray expanding foam on the floor in the places indicated by the installation manual. Plonk in the shower base and put buckets of water in the shower base to prevent it being lifted. Worked like a charm. Really solid too
hahaha! Doug! You went right down that drain!😱🤪😂....Great days work🙋🌅👏👏👏
Creative humor!
You did two things really well:
1. You kept your cool. It's tough not to get frustrated when things go wrong. You keeping your cool means your wife keeps her cool, which means your son doesn't worry about Mommy and Daddy having a rage fest at having to undo and redo work that costs more money. Keeping calm allows you to think of solutions faster.
2. You applied some critical thinking and came up with a solution. The wetter mortar was a perfect start - it's more malleable, easier to maneuver and force down into the areas you need. Drier mortar just doesn't have the flexibility. So that was a great first step. Setting blocks to level the sides and corners was also a good decision, allows you to be forceful in maneuvering the base down without going too far and breaking a piece off. Third, you put the walls in before anything dried, allowing you to see how everything will sit once it dries, so you can readjust (change out blocks) if necessary. And I think floor leveler in the bathroom will be a nice finish before tiling, it ensures the tile can be laid perfectly level without having to over-mortar the low areas to accomplish that - definitely a good decision.
The only thing I would have done different is to reuse your shower base first, before buying another one. You were able to chip away the mortar without damaging the underside, so I think you could have made your solution work with the same base, eliminating the possibility of having to fight with Home Depot or Lowes, wherever you bought it, to get a refund on a, what, probably $400-500 base? You may have not thought of the solution before replacing the base, but knowing your solution worked means it's something you can refer back to in the future.
But I applaud your calm and determination to fix the problem. No better confidence booster in DIY projects than a solution to a problem working almost exactly how you hoped. Well done, sir. 👍👍
Doug & Eevee I really love how you tackle problems as they arise- it sets such an important example for your kids, but you know that!! Especially the age Maverick is, he takes mental notes of everything his parents do, so how you run into problems as is life, but you don’t give up, you don’t do the- “nothing ever goes my way!” thing. Your attitude is very much, “we’ve got a problem, how are we going to fix it? What are our options? Then you move forward & do it. Sometimes when I see a child or teenager have a meltdown when any little thing doesn’t go according to plan, I always wonder if they learned that at home. So well done. You guys are awesome parents ❤
You guys are doing a Wonderful job and I got a big chuckle out of you disappearing down the drain... 😄
The blooper videos are more valuable than everything fits perfect never a problem videos. We find out what really happens this way.
Doug you always do the best job that you can. I knew that shower floor was coming out and you would find a solution. I have been watching you guys for a long time now and you always get the job done 👍
I’m by no means discounting the hard work out into the correction. U always choose the right path. Shortcuts don’t work for u really. But let me just point out that the star of this video is Doug disappearing down the drain. I had to look at that a few times. Not only is it excellent editing but it’s a bright light on the quiet humor that is Ashley. Just proof u never know what a video holds. Thanks for the giggles. 😂😂
Lolol I LOVED how you "slipped down the drain". That little bit of humor made a stressful situation a little easier to handle.
Hi you’re doing a wonderful job on your mobile home but let me give you a little bit of advice I am 68 just had knee replacement and when you put in your shower stall you might want to support the wall behind it so you can put a grab bar just in case in the future whoever buys it or rents it will have that option to have it if they need help getting out . I amrenting and they were not able to put me a grab bar inside of the tub because there was no board behind it to mount it to so just a little device it is up to you have a blessed day
That's a good idea as they may have a guest in the future with mobility issues. Perhaps though you might advise on the best location for a grab bar.
You took a bad situation and made it better !!! Doug never gives up … he just disappears down the drain !! 😳. That was EPIC !! I bust out laughing 🤣 !!!❤
It looks great now 👍
Love the new tool too !!
Omg!!! The disappearing down the drain startled me but made me laugh after I got my breath back. Good one!!!
Maverick going to be like his dad... he is always wanting to help and learn....
Great job Doug and Ashley. Doug you are a hard working man. It amazes me how you always figure things out. Take care see Y'ALL next time.😊😊😊😊
Well Doug and Eevee you always figure it out and find a solution. loved seeing Maverick at the end. Keep. Doing. You. 🌵🌻🎶🔨
I would try to return it, but if they don't? I would use it as an outdoor shower base, I have one and it's great for rinsing off sand and mud, so you don't drag it in to the house, comes in handy cleaning shoes,. also use mine to pot and water plants.. mines set on a pad of first sand and then pea gravel.. we also use our outdoor shower on our RV a lot..
don't they do that in japan?.. before anyone enters the house you have to shower.. pretty sure they do.. then they make you wear flipflops
My view was #777 🎉 ❤ i have 2 indoor outdoors cats and several barn cats , awesome progress on the mobile home , i am always impressed by y’all’s skills!!
Sorry this job required a redo, but you would never have been satisfied with it the way it was. Makes you wonder what kind of quality control they have at the factory. Since you have had this problem before, it must be poor QC. It seems if they require such a minute gap on your install, they would be more mindful of the product they produce. Looks good though, now. Thanks for sharing the tips you used to make it right. Y'all have a Blessed day.
Remember Dug, behind every silver lining, there’s a dark cloud. 😊
When I was newly married and fixing up my first house, my neighbor gave me some great advice. He said that if you aren't happy with something you just did it's no big deal; just rip it out and do it over. That advice has served me well over the years.
The way you both bent down at the same time to look at the gap tells a lot. You should always do what you think will make you sleep better at night as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.
i like the little man behind the van saying... ''bye''... at the end of the video...makes my day
Look at Maverick dress like dad today 😊 you can tell he can’t wait to jump in there and be daddy’s little helper. Too sweet.
Y’all have a great week and stay safe.
Bye Maverick 👋🏼
P.S. Good job with the Doug going down the drain Ms. Chief Editor 😂😂😂😂
Lil Maverick Wearing His Green work shirt just like Dad!! Happy Father's Day Mr Doug! Those molded shower bases always have a bend/bow in them! Looks great Mr Doug & Ms Ashley!!
Looks like Maverick and Dad are in matching shirts…cool. Daddy’s helper
Probably my favorite Maverick "BYE!!" As always, stellar work!
Hi 👋 I always have to watch till the end to see Maverick say Bye.... Leaf Blower might help the outside Electrical box ... 😮 As always Great Build... Great Kids 😊
In the previous video, I thought you were going to use some self leveling cement on the bathroom floor. Great making it right. Nice work
Well if life was easy, we'd all be bored. Hopefully things smooth out along the way.
When things go wrong, your humor goes strong.
Carrying that shower wall I thought, "How is he doing that? The man's got Spiderman hands." Then, carrying it a second time, Ashley echoed my thought. Seeing Doug get sucked down the drain was great!
Greetings from Northeast Ohio. That was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen you do. Sliding down the drain. I heard Eevee laughing before you went down the drain.
I installed my weight distribution hitch on my camper the other day, and yesterday I had to redo it because I realized I did it wrong. Probably would have been okay, but I want to do things correctly. So it’s all good now. I would clean that electrical box out with compressed air so I didn’t have to touch anything. Trailer is looking great!
I just wanted to say that I'm impressed with how well you work with your wife. You treat her with respect and patience. Your general pleasant demeanor and the way you handle challenges that are bound to crop up is inspiring to me. It speaks to your character and lets me know that there are some changes that I need to make in the way I interact with those I love who are usually just trying to help. Ultimately, your children are going to be the beneficiaries of those traits. You seem like a good dude. Keep up the good work man.
Yes I agree Doug is a great husband and father. 🙏💕
If the shower issue happened to me, I'd take the first shower floor and lay it near an outdoor faucet to be used as a dog washing station.
I'm sure that everyone in the comment section feels your exasperation - a feeling I'm all too familiar with. But you both handle it so well. Sorry for the setback. But you managed to fix the problem effectively and all in the same day!😊 Getting overly upset doesn't fix anything. It just becomes more overwhelming. Your calm demeanor is what enables you both to continue on. Your examples are admirable.
Have a relaxing evening! Everything is coming together just fine!
See you next time.
Bye kids 👋
So sorry you had to do the shower base over! You all work so hard that had to be upsetting, but you just went with the flow. Yes you need to get your money back& for the wasted stuff under the pan also! I love you guys. Until next time. ❤❤❤❤
Angle meter shows perfectly level and it's not bad??? It was perfect!!! 😂
Oh no! Doug went down the drain! That was so neat!
You two work so good together. I love the way Doug always says "we" when he does most of the work.
Your family is so sweet.
That was a cool trick!
That's how is meant to be, a family is one team.
I love watching you Doug & Evee. It was quite hilarious though when you both stepped out of the shower got down on the ground at the same time to look at if there was any gaps or not
You all are so fun!!! When Doug went down the drain!!!! 😆 And I heard Belle say ‘the cat is in the mortar bag!!’ What a beautiful cat your children are enjoying 😻
I'm so glad you were able to resolve the shower issue. I was feeling anxious for you both. It's going to be such a nice home when you're done.
This is what I really appreciate about your channel, your not afraid to start over and show us how you fix your mistakes, because let's be honest, were all out here making those mistakes too and if nobody ever stopped to teach us how to get out of it, then nobody would ever learn the correct ways
😂 “Two giant cow pies!” I was thinking the same thing….😂😂😂
Similar to one of my projects. If you aren’t doing it twice you are not a certified DIY person.
Hi Doug and Eevee. Your perseverance and attitude to getting the job done correctly is amazing 👏. Keep safe, and God bless your beautiful family always. Sending love from a cold and rainy winter's day in Cape Town South Africa ❤
I just love you guys integrity. If every renovator, remodeler, and DIYer were on your level we’d have much better homes. If every contractor were like you, we’d have the best infrastructure in the world. Peace.
I wasn’t aware you could apply the wet mud directly on the plywood. I thought it would swell and split. Thanks for showing all the oops and the success of your project.
Yep, it's perfectly fine.
So glad you are taking that back. lotta wasted time and effort. The drain shot was awesome.
That was extremely informative. I’m so glad I didn’t put a shower in my bathroom and went with the replacement of the tub. I really enjoy your videos. You are such a hard worker. Onward and upward.👍✌️🖖😎💙
whoops watched the video and forgot to say..... BYE~! love you guys
You really are smarter than you let people know. I like when people use their brain and plan everything out in their head.
Sorry for your trouble yall, That was so cool where you went down the drain @ 17: 53
Glad you explained the protective covers and safety @ 20:00
Personally I like plastic boxes because you can't accidentally short the hot terminal to the box. Metal is best because it provides better safety for potential electrocution to the cover screw which is grounded in a metal box, even if the ground wire comes loose or breaks off the outlet. I used plastic "old work boxes" in my 90 year old home, except the basement, which is all open, I used metal there. Before re-wiring, I had zero grounds at all in my home and the whole house was on 2-50amp breakers with cloth wire. If you don't have proper grounds, you become the ground, and that will mess up your day.
“Let me think of the best way to get this in here”. * insert cat walking directly in the way* 😂 Thanks Callie!
I like how your wife says “Are you serious?…” she knows very well the pain.
You made me laugh Doug. That was so funny when you got sucked down the drain. Lololololololol 🙌🏻🙌🏻😀
Doug, you scared the B-Jesus out of me when you went down the drain! It was funny though. I knew you would take that shower floor off and do it over again until you were satisfied. Job well done!💕
Doug down the drain=funny....but not as funny as mud man from the north!!! I still laugh about that. That was hilarious!!! Thanks for your wonderful content.
Hahaha @ 17:55. That was some awesome editing! I had to rewind it and watch it again. Hilarious.
I did too! 😂
Maverick has Doug signature shirt on!!!!
Hi Doug, Are you worried about the plywood panels under the shower plate? Should you put a water proof mesh or plastic sheet or water proof drywall under the shower plate? To avoid water damage or mold in the future. I live in Florida and humidity or moisture are molds best friend. I am saying this respectfully. I don’t have as much experience and knowledge as you do. I am only wondering what would be best with our climate. Love the videos.
No, not worried at all. No waterproof membrane is needed. The only time you want to waterproof is with particle board or some OSB products. But an exterior rated plywood won't be affected.
Glad you got it fixed in the end. The kids are getting so big.
You guys are amazing, I could never have bought a property in that condition and I'm enjoying the videos because every little bit brings it back alive..
That sweet little kitty cat 🐈 sounded like she wanted to help 🐾🐾😂
That was impressive that you didn't make do, but did it right. Great job. Think Maverick wouldn't have minded doing some of the hammering, but safety glasses should be a must for any of you with that. Glad you got the cement out fairly easily and can return the base!
I never well almost never have any project go perfectly especially the first time. I think I’m the queen of redo lol. Even when you know how to do a project there are the unforeseen. Perseverance a a great behavior to cultivate when it comes to reno. That was epic Doug going down the drain lol
Fiberglass tub and/or shower surrounds are definitely quicker than tile but they are often frustrating. After watching so many of Eevee and Doug's videos I am always confident they will persevere - and I will learn so much while observing their process. The new interior panel looks great. Time will tell if Doug will be ok with simply cleaning the decades old exterior main panel. Everything is looking so good! Kudos on the progress!
Maverick will make a great general contractor. He is always watching the projects and asking questions. From framing, electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc. so he will have the skills needed if he ever wants to get into that line of work. Even dirt work with the tractor and excavator.
You needed me to stand in the middle of the base to press it down!
I grew up in the US and Europe. Some things are done better in the US, some are done better in Europe. One thing the Europeans do which is much better is to use styrofoam bases for shower pans. The base is installed and leveled out exactly. The pan is then mounted on top and fixed in place. Automatically level. So much easier when dealing with floors like these two very competent people are dealing with.
Good work and I'm impressed by your ability to focus on the important things and not on mucho-macho ego.
No matter how you plan an envision a project going God has other ideas. I’m glad y’all were able to get it done the second go around. Have a great week!
Love the cat inspecting your work.😂
Doug ACTUALLY fell through the drain. I knew you were slim but that was AMAZING! You weren't hurt and were able to muscle through the replacement and it is right! Good job.
Wow that breaker box is downright sexy! Nice work! Yeah Mav, no go kiddo... no little hands in there!
Hi Family,
Wow what a job! But you always make it
look so easy, lol it’s definitely gonna look good.
You guys stay safe, happy and God Bless ❤
Bye Maverick and Belle 💙💜
New video, made my day! You guys rock!
So funny watching you slip down the drain. Good job with the editing. Great video.
I'm so happy for you guys! Such big time progress!
😂Down the drain..loved it!
😊👋
Hahaha not Jennie in a bottle,, it’s Doug in the Drain.. cool move..!! Lol
It looks great. Sure know what your talking about on doing things twice.
This video was cool. The electrical box was scary but you will make it functional again.
I am glad you will be able to return the shower base.
Hi Maverick 💙
As always be well, be blessed ❤
Almost 200,000 subscribers ❤
I saw you “slip down the drain” 😂🤣😂 amazing how committed you are to perfection…
Glad you were able to get the shower pan figured out. It's always fun trying to fit 'new construction' items into old construction, isn't it‽
Maverick could use the mortar squares to build a model of a castle.
You freaked me out when you went down the drain! Lol, too funny