New Layout and Tour - Salvaged Mobile Home Rebuild

[@roasarioruiz7804]

The layout is good but the only thing I would suggest is a window in front of the kitchen sink, please think about it.

[@homegrown1015]

Good idea..I prefer looking out the window when doing dishes. It makes the job more enjoyable.

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

I prefer a dishwasher.

[@homegrown1015]

@TheThriftyWoodworker I have a dishwasher, but some things can't be put in it, and I do a lot of cooking, not a cup and bowl occasionally. There are compact dishwashers to put in small spaces or for those people that don't have much to wash...I like the one that is like a drawer type..kind of nifty!

[@Mickey-jo1hf]

100% need a kitchen window.

[@annahorton650]

Yes a window. I don't have one in my little kitchen. I also don't have a dishwasher so i hand wash everything. It's boring not having a window to look out out.

[@brendahaire8824]

Your children are so well behaved. Sitting quietly and patiently waiting for you. The floor plan looks amazing

[@turquoisepinecone]

I agree with the other comments about a small window over the kitchen sink if possible. It does make such a difference to the person in the kitchen doing kitchen chores like cooking and dishes. Can’t wait to watch the progress!

[@dianahartman]

Like the layout, but I agree that a window in front of the sink would be nice.

[@helenmchugh4632]

Window in the kitchen you definitely need that!

[@katihack6212]

I like the layout, the only change I'd make is a small window above the kitchen sink. I love looking out mine

[@sharonsardeson7992]

I think the layout is awesome. It will be so nice for a small family, single person, senior citizen couple, etc. Very doable and I'm sure anyone will be happy with that layout..I know I sure would as a single older person. Extra bedroom can be guest room, craft/ hobby room, nursery, etc. Love it. Glad to see Stan has decided to take a seat and relax after all that standing around he has been doing. 😂

[@twistedtypos2029]

I appreciate seeing people working smarter, not harder. 😊

[@shadegarden7375]

Make the corner where the table will be…a banquet with storage under the seating…. Also, a kitchen window over the kitchen sink is so important!

[@agresticumbra]

I love the idea of a nook area with a banquette.

[@donnalynn5546]

Perfect Idea.

[@51zebra]

Great new layout! I would consider a window in the kitchen. It would add more natural light and help that space look bigger. Also would be nice for more ventilation when cooking.

[@diyfferent]

We will be installing an exhaust hood over the range. The dining area window and living room will give the kitchen lighting during the day.

[@GP-dw3hb]

Love the layout! A kitchen window would make it less dark in that area. A built in kitchen banquette for your kitchen table would be nice. Oh so many possibilities! Love your design though. How exciting!

[@imaginethat2003]

I like a window at the kitchen sink, but I trust you. 🙂

[@bevycrockr8532]

Love the layout! I always think of all the extra running of plumbing etc. Keep it together as much as possible. Again, love it.

[@eil276]

I love the transformation thus far. Great job, family.

[@SuwanneeHomestead]

Window at the kitchen sink. Plenty of wildlife around you in that area. We did one for our mobile home rebuild. 30x60 picture window. Watched deer this morning while making coffee and making breakfast.

[@joannbirdsong583]

I love the layout. It’s unique, not cookie cutter. Can you, or might you put a window above the kitchen sink? It wouldn’t be as big as the other windows. I agree with you about putting a couch in front of the window. I don’t like standing on the couch in order to open a window or close the curtains. You can feel proud. It’s looks so good.

[@diyfferent]

I heavily considered a window for the kitchen counter area, but opted against it for several reasons. It just wasn't going to work and wasn't worth it.

[@dkaysette]

Good job! Part of the reason we picked the layout of our own home, was that there are no hallways. No wasted space. I can't wait to see what you do next. I spend a lot of time in my kitchen and love looking out at my beautiful back yard. For that reason, I would have to have a nice window there. Perhaps, since this is your special place of rest, you don't intend to spend that much time in the kitchen. I love how practical you are!

[@hannakinn]

The house I live in now has a kitchen with no window over the sink. It has a cutout over the sink through to the living room, I don't enjoy gazing into my living room. I really miss having the natural light and outside view a window would've provided. I know it was done to minimize plumbing cost but my kitchen layout could've been so much better with a different placement of the kitchen door to the deck, different cabinet and sink placement and sink above window. It would've meant less than 20 extra feet of plumbing total. My mom and I know it had to be a man that designed this place.

[@nancyrobertson2764]

Thank you for the tour. I was having a hard time imagining the layout while you were building the walls. I think you are making a great, well thought out use of space. The home is shaping up nicely.

[@dmunoz1943]

Small window in the kitchen is a good idea. We have an older home and the kitchen window faces the street, which has it’s positives, but if it faces the back yard, you can see birds if you have a bird feeder, garden, or outside living area, and even the kids when they’re outside playing.

[@Rob_1515]

Ive been watching your videos since you guys had the school house property, I love all of these amazing projects youve done!

[@lorimahan2116]

The galley kitchen needs a small window. I love everything else and can wait to see the progression. ❤

[@rayheatherly672]

yes a window by the sink

[@diyfferent]

We considered it, but decided against it in the end.

[@suzzannelemarier3350]

Love how patient maverick was waiting to say bye. Very well behaved.

[@kathleenroman9379]

Excellent layout! I now truly look forward to the finished product! Love this! Great job, as usual! TYTY for sharing! ❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️

[@canuckyank82]

Excellent design. We lived in a farmhouse that had a bathroom off the kitchen. Worked well for at least 50 years. Mom had a deodorizer in the bathroom. Never a mess and never an unpleasant smell. Mom was a nurse, so the kitchen was Immaculate, as was the bathroom. Anyway, your design is so smart. Both bedrooms are fantastic. Bedrooms need that sense of light and beauty. The galley kitchen in the hallway is spot on. We had a tiny round maple table with 4 captains chairs in our little kitchen quaint but it worked great, so the little dining room will be cozy and memorable. Just amazing design. You could market your custom designs!!!

[@agresticumbra]

Plus, they have an exhaust fan in loo.🤓

[@richardlechtrecker9083]

Yes, you both should” pat your self on the back” for your foresight and know,edge of renovating mobile homes, since you have accomplished many in the past.💕

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Only two others, right?

[@QuietCottage]

Excellent plan!! Like the separated bedroom space.

[@bethlutz7076]

I like the layout. The only thing I would change is putting a window in the kitchen above the sink. It is going to be beautiful you guys.

[@karenpitzer4798]

Really nice layout! Your thought process and attention to detail is outstanding! For a smaller mobile home your arrangement is very pleasing and super efficient! Great job, team!!

[@diyfferent]

Thank you. We put a lot of time and effort into this.

[@LauraleeWood1865]

I lived in a similar sized home with a very similar layout. I shared it with my husband and two sons, aged 10 and 4. The only bathroom was off the kitchen exactly the same way, and it was never a problem. We also didn’t have a window above the sink, and that never seemed to be a problem either. The one problem it did have was the kitchen being huge compared to the living room and bedrooms. If they would have made a galley style kitchen, it would have doubled our living room. We literally only had room for a couch and 1 chair there. I think your layout is great. I appreciate that you made the living room and the bedrooms bigger. Good job of making a small home into a comfortable one with big enough bedrooms and living room area.

[@lesliehouse]

I love this layout. Cant wait to see all of the neat things you put in it🤩

[@dianaregan6698]

I really like this layout. Not meant to be a spacious home. Very cozy.

[@sbkhider]

The layout is very cool! They say the kitchen is the heart of the home and you put it right in the center! I never liked the long dark narrow hallway in single wides either. Love how Maverick knew you were wrapping up the video and jumped up so he could say "Bye". He is so cute 😍

[@marvasia83]

I can’t wait to see the new layout with everything finished

[@debralaforest9274]

I love all your design choices except the compromise you had to make where the bathroom opens into the kitchen, but you can’t have it all. All good design is good compromise. Great job!

[@JPJPJPJP]

The most major mobile home manufacturer should hire you as a designer/consultant!🎉

[@ritarevell7195]

My thoughts as well.

[@BobbieJeanM]

I like the layout, especially not having a long dark hallway! Lots of comments about a window over the kitchen sink and bathroom door next to the kitchen but you have good reasons for your layout and it’s your house so do it your way! 👌💕👍

[@kathleenstimmler677]

I have a very small house 950 sq ft. The layout is wonderful. My vacuum cord can reach the entire house yah. Good job

[@deboralintner6223]

I was so happily to see you all on here. Thank you so much for the tour, love it!🌻🐩🌴

[@marge1538]

I love the layout! And no hallway is even better-I always hated them. You've put alot of thought into this home and it shows. Great job!

[@pamtanner516]

If you can, add a utility sink to the laundry room. Even if it’s not big. I so miss having one. It’s great if you have to soak something for laundry, or cleaning up paint brushes, even wash a small dog!

[@sharonh.harris1924]

I have to agree with needing a sink right at the W/D. Even if it meant just adding a hot/cold tap right over the washing machine so you could use the washing machine as the sink. It makes a huge difference to have it there. You could get a large washpan and set it on the washer, fill it with water (using one of those pot fillers people have at their stove or those fixtures with the hoses attached that people are using at their kitchen sinks, I love mine), let something soak or wash the little dog and then dump it into the washing machine (or out the back door, lol). Anyway, that is one way I thought of to add it even if you don't have room for an actual sink. Just add a fixture above your washing machine hookups. It shouldn't take a lot of plumbing.

[@joanbirdsell3678]

Like your new layout a lot! My only suggestion is a window over the kitchen sink. :)

[@AZHITW]

Huge kitchens are a status symbol for most people, I'm amazed at how many HUGE kitchens go unused because it was just for looks and not for preparing gourmet meals. I know some people do cook extravagant meals, I did too when I was young, but simple and quick is good too.

[@diyfferent]

We do all home cooked meals and have a small kitchen and it works great for us. I think I would get lost in a big kitchen.

[@mkel858]

Even a small window in the kitchen over the sink, natural light is always great, its odd without it, I've been in houses with no windows over kitchen sink it was so depressing.

[@diyfferent]

That's how our kitchen is now, we have no window over our sink, and we're not even phased by it.

[@pamd4068]

People are really tripping over this. I don't have a window in my kitchen. I have a window nearby. If I'm going to hang out and stare out a window, I'll just sit there. Drink my coffee by the window. So strange!

[@victoriaboerschinger2891]

@@diyfferent did you finish your kitchen renovation and I missed it?

[@diyfferent]

@@victoriaboerschinger2891 no

[@1010smile]

Mav getting ready for his “bye” was so cute 😊

[@KarenWood-cj4xi]

Love the lay out of the mobile home. Very thoughtful. Much privacy with the bedrooms.😊

[@lindaroyal8161]

Long time coming to see the final floor plan - I think it's an EXCELLENT Floor Plan. It makes so much sense in everything you explained and then some. I personally, like a galley kitchen. I have one now and it's my favorite of all the kitchens I've ever had, tons of cupboard space, enough counters & can reach everything. I know you don't like windows above a kitchen sink, but that is something I would have done; nice to see out the front while at the sink. I really like how you contained all the guts and major workings in the middle, brilliant idea! Nicely done!

[@lifescomplacencies5220]

As usual, logic at its best.

[@littlemonkey4021]

The new layout is great! For a single person, it’s a nice layout with plenty of room. I would use bedroom with the bay windows as my office. Your thoughtfulness and planning turned out great. Good job 👍.

[@scotto40]

Half the size of the laundry area with a stack washer and dryer and put the bathroom door next to it closest to the back door. Get that bathroom door away from the kitchen.

[@hannakinn]

Have to say I agree a bathroom opening into a kitchen is not great. My son and his wife lived in an apartment and I hated using the powder room that opened into the kitchen. It was a poor design because it could've opened into a hallway wall, guess it was done to save on a few feet of plumbing. I used to go upstairs to use the full bathroom up there. I lived in a place once where the only bathroom opened directly into the living room, that's bad too. Guests would be over in the living room/dining room area and even with the exhaust fan on everyone could hear things from inside the bathroom, eww, lol. Putting in a stackable and having the door to the bathroom there in half the area designated for the washer and dryer makes more sense. The stackable can still be over the better supported area.

[@dhoward5757]

Nothing worse than stinking up a bathroom then opening the door and flooding the kitchen with that stink😂

[@susantharp1855]

I had a friend with the downstairs bathroom right off the living room. I too would go upstairs to use that bathroom in privacy.

[@rennamyles5867]

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[@sarahewson3607]

I love watching your progress and ideas! I own an old mobile home, from 1979. It’s about 890 square feet, two bedroom two bath, with space for a full size washer/dryer in the hallway. We renovated it once and I absolutely loved living there- except it didn’t have central air and we are in Florida. Now it’s been gutted again and I wish we could start over again. It would make a great place for me to retire in. But it’s just not feasible right now. Watching your videos allows me to dream of the possibilities though. One thing I think makes a huge difference is the windows. Installing wood frame windows, as opposed to the typical mobile home windows, adds so much character.

[@NinaFodale-y2e]

I didn't doubt for a second that you would design the mobile home perfectly.❤

[@annm6941]

AAA+ 👀 looking great! 🥰✅🌹❤️

[@LisaMarie51968]

I love the design, it’s your vision and you made it happen! Great job!

[@Pets-n-Treats]

Such a better layout than what manufacturers come up with.

[@ScoobyWandersAround]

Mobile Home Manufactures, Need to hire you and Ashley on for building Engineers. Love what you've done to that home!❤❤❤

[@ScotWalt858]

Thanks!

[@diyfferent]

Thank you!

[@danabealer1861]

That all sounds great! Can't wait to watch the progress!

[@janettebarlow6092]

I can’t wait for this!!!

[@americawaters4257]

I know, right? So fun.

[@janettebarlow6092]

The layout is great! Y’all are so talented.

[@lindabunce5133]

Oh so thrilled! You did good. I like the layout. Not crazy about the bath across from the kitchen, but functionally, it works. And really, with a good fan it should be fine. It's a small home so I doubt there'll be more than 2 people. However, still stumped on usage of this property. Is that next....telling us more about its purpose??

[@kailee5694]

The only thing I would change is to add a window over the sink. Other than that, looks good.

[@davidfrantz7953]

Hello , I've been watching your progress. Wow, you have a lot of energy and are a very good framer. After seeing what you've gone through to get to this point, I will not be attempting a mobile home restoration. I love your new layout, great ideas. I think the galley kitchen is a great idea. One thing, why. not put a window above the sink in the galley kitchen? I've seen your work you can easily do ti. I think it would make a very nice kitchen.

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

AWESOME LAYOUT!!! I can’t wait to see more!!! 🥰🎶🌻❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@thomasjerichow8777]

Great layout for a single wide! I think a window in the kitchen for more natural light would be good.

[@libraman9226]

Looks great. That’s a great layout. I like it. Has a good flow. Zen out man

[@TracyB288]

Maverick was so cute at the end waiting to say his goodbye ❤️ Mobile home is going to look SO different and better!!

[@carolynewilliams1194]

Liked your pun! 👍😂😂

[@heidik-lady8135]

The amount of light & intelligent design already in this early stage is amazing. Don't be surprised if this might inspire next gen modern mobile home designs as a manufacturer or two get wind of your channel.

[@edsallusa]

Love the layout. I know it might take away from cabinet space, but a small window above the sink would be nice. ❤

[@bettywebb1171]

Loved Maverick's "closing performance" (HA)!!!

[@mcheddadi]

Amazing to see you do this almost from the ground up with completely new layout. I can't wait to see it completed :D

[@SherryCalloway73]

I absolutely love this lay out, personally for myself, I don’t like excess cabinet space because I tend to store things I don’t use, and I am a kitchen sitter, I sit in my kitchen mostly because I don’t watch much television, I like to watch gardening videos or remodeling videos, or do word search and crossword too, and that is my favorite time, so a small table with 2-4 chairs would be great, also I love that you guys have the laundry by the back door as it is easy access to the cloths line, those mini splits should be plenty, I live in a mobile home in SE Ky, our 32 year old air only unit broke down 2 years ago, we bought a couple of window air conditioners and portable air unit, and we have found that we like them better, they keep our home cool and our utility bill down, and a lot of people will say you need 2 bathrooms well we have only one at the moment and we just say “ hey does anyone need in the restroom before I shower”, we make due and live fine. We all work and yes we could afford a bigger place but all we do basically is work, sleep, eat, rinse, repeat. How much room do you have to have to do that 🤣, we are just every day people living in a small, clean functional mobile home

[@SparkieLady3]

OMG!! It's absolutely THE perfect layout for maximizing the living space, making it so much easier and cheaper for running the electric and plumbing lines. Plus, it's going to be completely beautiful, when ya'll get it finished!! I fully agree with ya'll about having a small galley kitchen, it makes a lot more sense, then going with a big open kitchen. Besides when you really think about it, people usually don't spend a lot of their time in the kitchen anyway, and it would just be a lot of wasted space. Ya'll are awesome and any one would be proud to own any home ya'll have remodeled, because ya'lls attention to every detail, is the best I've ever seen!! Much Love and Hugs to you both and the kiddos!! ❤❤❤❤

[@rayheatherly672]

you certainly figured everything out to be most efficient and simple without comprimising he functions of the appliances and utilities, most people wouldnt have done that, I like all the layout and everything you all have done to the home, I notice mavrick sits and waits to say his little "bye" at the end of the videos when he is there

[@labbrockington7854]

It sounds nice. I wish you had a window 🪟 in the kitchen in case of an emergency. I'm looking forward to seeing it all come together. God bless you guys.🍓🦋💕

[@diyfferent]

There's a window right at the dining area which is part of the kitchen.

[@labbrockington7854]

Oh ok I must have missed that one. Thank you for sharing. God bless you guys

[@breakdownbill1]

I absolutely love the layout,,y’all genius’s ❤

[@margaretmarks6685]

I like this layout! I like that the bedrooms are apart from each other. I love the bay window in the master bedroom. I so agree with you about the kitchen. Big kitchens are a waste of space. 👏👏👏👏Well done! ❤

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

I love hearing how you think through things. It made me think about my greatest needs in a home: I do need a bathtub. For sure when you have kids, but now we have grandkids and dogs to bathe. My other problem is kitchen storage. A pantry is a necessity because I have every small appliance known to man, and cookware for miles, plus I stock up on pantry foods. I need space. When we look at other people’s houses, I laugh and realize they aren’t book collectors and they don’t have too many hobbies and they aren’t married to a drummer. Over here, the drums have their own room and the books have the rest of the house. 😂😂😂 This will be fun to watch you finish. From an empty space to a home!!

[@bunnygaffney2765]

I have lived in mobile all my life I'm 73. I love the layout plus I traveled with an 8ft x 60.with my kids as a ranch hand in Colorado. So we just took it where ever we were working .I broke and trained cow ponies for dude ranch. We have a 2004 30x40 .

[@careip]

I love the layout esp the bedrooms on either end of the mobile home.

[@tamistone7344]

Hi Doug and Eevee! Ok, so i read through some of the comments and i agree there sould be a kitchen window. Other then that, i love your layout! 😊❤

[@mariehall9514]

Wow nice layout!

[@wendyfaith1048]

Very happy to you giving yourselves a pat on the back. You are a great team. Brains, brawn and beauty. The layout is thoughtful and concise. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

[@c50ge]

I definitely agree with a shower instead of a tub. Old school thinking was if only 1 bath must have a tub. I’m building a mini home and putting one bathroom with only a shower also.

[@jannbell1016]

I do like the layout! I think the galley kitchen will look very sleek and modern!

[@estellaknox9285]

I love it when you rerange everything to your liking you do the most wonderful layout for a house

[@blessingscritters]

Yay! I love the layout! Let's see those walls go up.😀 I was hoping you would put a bedroom where the huge bank of windows are 😍 it's going to be so cool!

[@oldmcdanelsfarm592]

Looks awesome! Love the layout ❤❤❤

[@blainehouser4354]

That new Layout will be perfect!

[@Azoreanislandgirl64]

I love it. The galley kitchen is a great look for that type of home. Yes, pat yourself on the back. You're amazing, Doug 👏

[@bernadinelewis485]

You both are so creative You both always make things clean and simple and teach people how to have less stuff you don’t need a lot of junk flowing up your house. People are learning that. As you get older, you don’t wanna have a lot of junk 90% of it most likely you’re not even use it. It’s just taking off valuables space so I hope this is something free we both will continue to do given these old homes new life

[@galevandervort6468]

WOW! I love the layout. I agree with Ashley about the tiny bedrooms, I don't like them either. I think a small kitchen window would be a healthy idea, due to cooking and if the food hits the burners, you now have to deal with smoke. Maverick is so sweet!!!

[@diyfferent]

Every home should have a proper exhaust fan over the range. This home will have one too.

[@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

@10:28, Grampa looks pretty darn happy and relaxed sitting in the kitchen nook. I liked the 50/50 closet adjustment to each room...that'll look cool inside the bedroom...and it's not much for kitchen/living giving up 20 inches..

[@MaryHerrera-v2z]

You all did a wonderful job laying it all out .

[@TeresaOneill-h2m]

I really like your layout. The suggestions given all sound nice and helpful, of course, it needs to suit you preferences! Have fun!

[@dorothyallen3614]

Nice design, it’s going to be a great home.

[@BettyBooPiggieToo]

layout is awesome, you should put a small window above where the sink in the kitchen will be, you are doing an amazing job

[@ChinaDavis-c3w]

I agree with the kitchen sink window. Excellent planning and execution of the plan. My daughter has a 16/80 ft trailer. I’m 67 and have a large older farmhouse, my husbands grandfather built it. I dream of trading with my daughter and redoing her trailer. You will have a wonderful home, when you’re done. Love mini splits.

[@pattycarosi9618]

Doug and Eveey I love the layout. The large window in the bedroom is so nice.. I think you did an excellent design for the home and you also gave room for storage. I myself like to have a lot of natural light coming in. As always I did really like Mavericks bye! Bye Maverick! ♥️🙏🌴

[@Grandma_NC]

Your floor design really is much better than the original layout. You also have the added benefit of the bedroom closets providing more structural support for the house.

[@wandaking4229]

I do love the layout. It's like you said simple. It's perfect. Mobile home factories should take that into consideration. Awesome job.

[@deanbrownell]

I've really enjoy watching your projects evolve with both your house and the mobile! I think the mobile home's new layout is much better than the original floorplan. My only thought is maybe you might consider at least a small window in that kitchen area as it's very dark there and its very small. A window will add light and help it not feel so much like a cave. If not a window looking outside to the yard then maybe consider a skylight in there. Love you channel! Can't wait to see the finished mobile as well as watching all your other projects! 😊