Storm Damage Update - Mobile Home Rebuild

[@justjan147]

Keep moving forward and don't allow yourself to become distracted by the whold project. Just work at your pace. We enjoy your videos and love the progress you're making. We lived in a 1986 14'X80' mobile home. If we had some of your talents, muscle and strong backs we would've replaced those windows and doors too. Our windows dripped black stuff in the winter months when condensation built up on the glass. It was the strangest and most irritating thing about those windows. It sure has been enlightening watching you gut your mobile home to see just how little is between the inside and the outside of the home. God bless you all and thank you for sharing it all with us.

[@lechatbotte.]

Those silly termites aren’t particular, they’ll eat all things wood. Poor tree. Means it was a good thing you cleared around the mobile home that helped reduce the risks. It’s coming together nicely.

[@jimdarhower4945]

Them having a bountiful food source might keep them satisfied and they won’t have to search for food. Maybe it helped 🤔

[@rainaflores779]

YOU ARE THE BEST HARD-WORKING FAMILY EVER GOD BLESS

[@andrewking2193]

Thank you guys for continue to upload through January when most stop. I love how you are repairing this trailer, you not trying to over build it your just keeping simple. I love the beginning when ashley leaned in the frame I started laughing so hard. when I replayed it I seen your reaction like"what are you doing?" then I really died laughing. Thanks for the great content and keep up the good work.

[@diyfferent]

lol, I was checking to see if it was recording. 😅 Thanks!

[@galady8632]

Another great video! I often wonder if eithrer of you ever sleep. Between the planning, designing, researching, shopping for supplies, parenting two wonderful children, homeschooling, maintaining your residence and editing you manage to post so many informative and entertaining quality videos. As always, much respect and appreciation for all you do.

[@denisebennett3144]

Great job. Can’t wait to see the design you have in mind for this mobile home. You always have such great ideas.

[@dluxsolutionsathome5162]

I thoroughly enjoy your personalities and how you insert them into your videos! Keep it awkward! It’s brilliant 💪🏻🥳

[@vickisilcox936]

I have a double wide mobile home and I would definitely want him working on it he takes his time and does it right

[@mercedesrios499]

I haven't watched your videos for 2 years because I started studying, on these free days I watched them all 😊 I missed your videos... Greetings from Argentina

[@diyfferent]

Welcome back! Glad to have you watching again :)

[@kateatthegate771]

I think stan makes a good security guard if anyones nosing around looking in the window they'll have such a fright! 😂 xx

[@RLBS61]

Always remember no untreated wood under home.This includes wedges .I was in the mobile home industry for 20 years.I have seen termites tunnel up a block and eat untreated wedges.Remember clean out all wood including paper out from under home and remember no wood connecting ground to home.A lot of people use it to support underskirting and also build access doors.If you must use wood make sure it’s treated.

[@brianwhitten7970]

Time to treat around the trailer to keep them away. Since they lost their home in the tree. Protect all your hard valuable work. 👍💪

[@meinschatzi8978]

I love how you flow with the changes as they come up! You are not a fatalist! You just go with it and it at least appears to impact your progress and well being very little. It is so healthy to be able to live that way. That is what you are also sharing with your viewers, you just deal with each moment as necessary and peacefully.

[@katherinegosnell8256]

I have always wanted to take something old and make it new again, that's one of the reasons why I love watching your channel !! So thank you so much for your hard work, it's much appreciated 🙌

[@carolyncarlson3825]

Hey Ashley I saw you peek around the corner looking for me. I was here as always. Thanks for making me feel important to you. 😂......big hug.

[@shadegarden7375]

Wow! I did not know they would eat a tree like that!! The area is obviously a ripe environment for them to flourish! Pest control is needed for sure!!

[@smarthome2660]

By not looking at the entire job, taking small steps and completing them makes it go better, not faster. Slow & steady wins the race. Yall are "nailing it".

[@teenajohnson1688]

I love this series, of course I love everything you do! It's so interesting to see how a mobile home is constructed and how they can be rebuilt. Say hi to Maverick and Belle.

[@BeveerlyHerring]

You guys have the patience of Job. May you have a thousand fold return. Blessings.

[@paulajones9956]

That's going to be the best built mobile home in Florida, great job guys ❤❤❤

[@shergc]

This will be the sturdiest mobile home ever, when you're done. Great job.

[@ALayne08]

Great choice of roof patch. Good job on catching the leaks. I loved the clown scissors comment. Good one Ashley . Take care !

[@Nellyt-q6v]

Your supervisor Ashley had to make sure the camera was rolling 😅😂 that was cute and funny. You guys are awesome 👏

[@diyfferent]

lol 😅

[@garykirk9888]

Keep them coming out the videos! Enjoy watching Doug and Ashley

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

AWESOME PROGRESS!!! I look forward to each new video instalment and Doug’s commentary!!! 🥰🎶❤️🙏❤️🎶🏡🇨🇦

[@waytoson]

So glad the tree didn't damage the house. Might be a good idea to get a pest control company put some termite prevention around.

[@brendariddle2349]

There is always something else that comes up isn’t there?? Bless your hearts, you all have worked so hard.

[@marthatroyer3021]

As an exterminator once told us, "God created termites to clean up dead wood. Unfortunately, that is what we build our homes with." We had our foundation sprayed when we built our house 20 years ago. We are under contract with the exterminator. They inspect it every year for termites. If they find any damage, the exterminator is responsible for repairs. So far the little buggers have left us alone. (Southwest Alabama)

[@sherryware]

When we lived in Washington state we had a large Douglas Fir tree that had carpenter ants that were starting to come into the house. We had a professional take the tree down. It left a one foot hole along the ground where it fell. Watch the mobile home carefully as those termites will be looking for a new home. Your progress is our entertainment. Thanks for posting.

[@beverlyfowler5420]

You are closing off a lot of windows can’t wait to see the end result. You two make everything seem so effortless. Good job.

[@AntoLloyd]

LETTTTS GOOOO - LOVE THIS SERIES - BIG FAN! GREAT WORK!!

[@diyfferent]

Thanks!

[@pinkmosquito22]

Hahaha! [1:41] Ashley leaning into frame to see if it's recording was perfect! 😂 Glad you kept that in there! ❤ You know what I especially like about these frequent videos (obviously besides the fact that I get to watch you guys on the regular)? It gives the less-knowledgeable viewers a little better insight into just how much is involved in projects like this. Great work as always, friends! 😉💪

[@diyfferent]

Yea I like when those little odd funny clips make it into the videos. I really didn't think I could be seen, haha 🤣 Thanks!

[@judyzwemke9305]

Liking these shorter progress videos. You make me laugh, Ashley! "Clown scissors" Added my 2 cents - Stan is a slacker.

[@frankhahne4195]

Place some diatomaceous earth in the walls before you sheetrock them. This will create a barrier for termites and insects such as palmetto bugs (southern roaches) and carpenter ants.

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

It's cheap, and non toxic to pets and humans.

[@adeleetherton2665]

So happy the the storm did not make life worse, but thankful that the termites were exposed so that you can deal with them now!! Have a great day!

[@therealcraigsutton2740]

Looking good Mr Doug & Ms Ashley! Glad y'all made it through the storm ok!

[@draggonsgate]

You guys are doing such a great job! I'd get some pesticide down ASAP though... they're going to be migrating!

[@DLRyoung]

Wow, hate seeing a tree killed like that, no wonder it toppled down, great job on finding the leaks! God bless

[@cherylemaybury9967]

Termites are a big problem here in Queensland Australia. Probably due to the hot weather and thick bush land. We treated our house with a termite barrier. Our house is built on a cement slab so they drill holes in the cement right round the entire perimeter and fill it with a termite treatment. They come and check it every year and top it up if necessary. They told us that the termites are attracted to moisture and will burrow underground to get to moist spots. They recommend not having a garden up close to the house because of needing to water it. They check inside the house for any moisture in the walls also. Nasty little critters.

[@Jo.H.]

Hi Ashley and Doug, glad you had no damage to the home from the storm. Have a nice weekend

[@janicecorum4293]

Termites...yikes!! It's looking great! We're 24 today and with the wind chill we're in the teens...going to be 6 tonight and wind chill of negative 8! Glad y'all are safe🤗

[@missykowalewski]

So glad u guys weathered the storm. Great progress so far. Being able to watch u guys and get a mind break from the sub zero bone chilling cold here is such a relief. Like how u peaked at the camera Ashley early on. Should have just given a little wave. Lol

[@ndlz1]

Hmm! Them termites already thinking, Is that fresh wood Mr. Doug is putting up for us? We’ll have to get past Mrs. Ashley first, she’s a tough cookie!😂

[@yavrum22]

As always great work. 👍. 😎lol 👋 Hello Ashley 😊. Thank you for sharing with us All in all I’m so glad you are all good after the storm. ☔️.

[@sheldoncrane3588]

The lunar lander was constructed with aluminum foil (wrapped) 😅 and that made it 248,000 miles in a 10 to the minus 17 torr vacuum and an extreme hot/cold environment and still returned astronauts safety back through the van allen radiation belt and home 😅. So I think your 80s space capsule held up pretty well considering the termite alien s hadn't breached the radiation belt (Raid) 😅

[@wandafuqua2050]

You both are such hard workers. It’s coming along wonderfully. I’m glad the storm didn’t cause any damage to your homes❤

[@Hollybank5]

Termites can be a real problem 😮 !! Treat for them . The house is getting buttoned up more each day !! ❤

[@watahyahknow]

you might need to eradicate the termites and get that three in chunks and off the propperty as fast as possible so they dont end up in the mobile home a forst i figured with the amount of new material you added to the mobile home you mightve been better off just tearing it down to the frame and start over from allmost scratch , but the amount of old material still in the home (mostly the roof and rafters and large parts of the floorbeams ) theres just about left of the old structure to make fixing the old a good choice m that said the scale can still tip toward more cost than gain if there are going to be problems witrh the roof

[@lesliebblack]

I’m enjoying the frequent updates & the amount of detail you’ve been including. Like your last MH you really are taking it down to brass tacks & rebuilding…I can really appreciate the degree of work you guys put into everything. Really excited to see the floor plan when you present it!!

[@anitamiller5913]

You guys rock. Glad you're safe. House is looking awesome. You wouldn't believe how many people love your videos in the Facebook mobile home groups.

[@boondogmoonrover2851]

Get some Termador and treat the ground under your trailer for subterranean termites. I know you don't like pesticides, but it works great and is nontoxic to pets and people. Ignoring termites is a costly mistake.

[@donnamaco1]

Agree, 100,000 thumbs up. As an indigenous Floridian, do not overlook the termite, and other pest problems. O h, yes, rodents too. They will eat and carry your house away.

[@sararatliff5872]

Way to go guys! I see Stan survived the storm! Lol

[@Aiko2-26-9]

Seeing you at the top of that wobbly ladder at 4:53 was scary. If I were Ashley I would have a heart attack! But I'm glad you are safe and the work is progressing. I love your videos, keep them coming!

[@deborahhaynes8361]

I love watching the progress

[@karenjackson8956]

I lived in Florida for 9 years. I have seen termite swarms fly under mobile homes. It’s crazy to see.

[@lindapeterson7166]

Good Morning Doug Ashley & kids,I am so anxious to see how this MH turns out.Your channel is awesome.Your family is just lovely! ❤

[@ritasalazar1]

I really enjoy watching. My first video with yall was when yall was paint the first mobile home red and it started raining. It's so much fun watching you guys. I'm a silent watcher.

[@brucevallee5623]

I rented a mobile home years ago. The owner put a new floor in as well as some framing he would come by every so often and spray around and under the home. About a year later we noticed the bookshelf had fallen apart as we removed it we saw termites. Seems the subterranean type made mud tubes inside of the block supports under the frame and devoured the floor and some wood furniture. Quick treatment should be your next action.

[@smarthome2660]

The key to stop mud tubes at block foundation piers is a metal bug stop plate covering the entire block. The outer edges need to overhang and be turned down at an angle. Example: 8" x 16" block should have a metal plate 12" x 20" Galvanized 16 gauge. You can also spray on a long lasting sticky bug solution similar to what a mouse trap sticky pad is made of.

[@ralphsackett9554]

I like watching you guys I just wish your videos were longer.

[@pattycarosi9618]

Doug and Ashley glad to hear you are all safe and no real damage to your homes. That tree was something to see. We had bad rain here to in some areas have standing rain water in there yards but we didn't see any major damage any place. Another nice job you all worked on today. Take care and be safe! 🙏♥️

[@Kim-n-Brian]

So glad the tree didn't hit the house or damage anything on the property. Nice work, see ya on the next one !

[@dezon9247]

Lots of things to get frustrated about, but you two are doing a great job. One thing I am amazed about is ever cut you make the measurements are right on.

[@rbirkheimer59]

Every little bit gets better and better. It will be a fantastic secure home to have one day,also beautiful. God Bless, Love, Granny.

[@cindydimery708]

I like the fact that you strive to do jobs the best way possible. Great job 👏🏼💪👷

[@lainyfromrainypnw]

I’m getting excited to see you work your magic!

[@c50ge]

When my Dad would build a home he would build a set of shelves in the garage for the homeowner out of 2X10s.at the bottom rear of the shelves he would notch in a 2X10 vertically that would set flat against the concrete block foundation on the house. The reason he did this was to place a sacrificial piece of lumber for the termites. Also a way to tell there were termites to be able to treat them. The house I grew up in my Dad built. When I cleaned it out and removed the shelves that board worked as planed. The was some old termite damage to the board but not to the house.

[@mariehall9514]

❤coming along great

[@richardjones5255]

Though you battle gremlins you still have fun doing the work together.

[@kindness5130]

Nice progress. Moving forward. Glad to see you are safe after storm. Blessings.

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Wow. Your. Lucky. The. Way it. Fell❤❤❤

[@vanessagodiin770]

A pretty photo bomber at the beginning of the video. Made me smile. You two are doing such a terrific job to the mobile home. You have done so much so far and all this necessary work that you will not see when completed is going to make the trailer so sound and strong. Great Job Guys! It will be better than new when finished. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day!

[@shirleyquezada5864]

Happy that you had minimal damage from storm! Thanks for another great video!😊

[@WakeUp01949]

So glad the dead tree was away from the home when it fell. Darned termites are eating themselves out of house and home.

[@Lost2LagShorts]

WOOOOOO been watching every video great job so far guys!!

[@suerosenfeld4612]

Again Good Job ! You two are an amazing team!

[@mommamel7315]

Wow that tree was loaded with termites. My chickens would go crazy eating those it if that tree

[@lifesparody]

Thank goodness only the tree caused an issue after the storm . I’m glad you are all safe

[@pamkaufman3662]

I'm glad to hear the tree was the only damage from the storm. Hopefully the termites don't migrate your way, but I'm sure you have a plan in place to prevent that anyway. I guess the rain was a good thing so you could see and fix where water was coming in. Hopefully it will stay drier during this next rain today.

[@davecisneros5285]

Those subterranean termites will make mud tubes up foundations until they hit wood. Easy to spot if you're looking for them. Just keep an eye on those block pillars for early warning signs. May want to consider blocking under any future wood posts for decks you plan for ease of inspection.

[@thisthatandalltheother1442]

enjoy watching you both. you two remind me of myself when I was younger with my husband and all the memories I have. keep up the good work.

[@sandywilkerson9271]

Termites are hungry to start getting up the trees…glad no new damage to the home. Home is looking better all the time..😊❤❤

[@rose-g3l]

We were pleased to share this very good work with you again. You are right to check entry points after the rain. Thank you very much for all these videos of the mobile home, which are passionate and informative. Remember to rest too and enjoy family life! see you soon

[@teepeeX]

🔥 🔥 tree , rake well... just as well in come down in storm and not when kids were out playing 😮

[@auntmaryspals7978]

Good cutting Ashley. I've got arthritis in my hands so had to buy tools to do most of the work for me. I'm really enjoying this rebuild.

[@mkel858]

Glad you made it thru the storm we did too, but our town got hit hard if you seen on news, no one was killed, now another is coming today! Those termites are notorious little bugs, we had them too, after watching you I told my husband this spring you've got to check under the house!

[@JadeDragon407]

Ashley leans into the frame all suspiciouslike, what the heck was that about? 🤣🤣🤣 You kids are a mess sometimes. I say "kids"... y'all're probably right shy of my age (I'm 47 next month). Hope it's warm for y'all; down into the 20s last night and tonight over here in TX, but it's supposed to be 70 on Thu. Good ol Gulf coast weather for you LOL. One day you need a parka, then day or 2 later, you're thinking it's a good day to run down to Galveston and go to the beach hehe. Almost a blessing y'all had that weather, so you could find the extra sealing needed to be done on the roof. This is a good time to be catching these checklist items before the house is built in and closed up. The "Orwell Place" is coming along!

[@diyfferent]

I was checking to see if the camera was recording and didn't think I'd be seen, haha.

[@deboralintner6223]

Have a wonderful day🌻🌴

[@danielstrachan8988]

I can’t wait to see what your plans are for putting in new windows and the inside layout 😁😁👍👍

[@billdgator5051]

Those stumps next to your trailer will become termite food soon. Might want to have trailer treated for termites. Get a termite bond.

[@chesterossa]

I so love this series! Thanks for the inspiration

[@sarahmiller4069]

Hey we are really enjoying this trailer restoration project thank you for bringing us along and sharing this journey

[@labbrockington7854]

Hi guys looking good, so glad you filled the holes. God bless you and guys and your family 🍓🤗

[@debbralehrman5957]

Great catch with those nail holes. It is amazing how much water is so sneaky. Have a great day. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃

[@Shoop8964]

Maybe the tree falling was a blessing to reveal the termites living in it. I’m not sure how it works with a mobile home, but for a slab home you can dig a 6” deep trench around the home and pour a termite pesticide in it. It’s supposed to last for many years. It just creates a barrier so when they burrow through the soil toward the home, they die. My husband started the process on our home but doesn’t really have the right digging tools.

[@samwright8599]

Glad you are all OK. Looking good with the mobile home. ❤

[@cathybrewer8958]

Loads of great work, such an improvement.

[@johnmuncy4872]

What a job you two have taken on, but if anyone can do its you guys. Keep up the good work.

[@acupoftea8371]

EEeeewww ... the termites ... just as well you got rid of the other trees closer to the mobile home... 😯

[@tonym3339]

Doug, please allow me to speak some advice into your life. I am in my 70's and have spent the last 14 years in much pain and been hindered in ability to work because of injury. I ask you to take time to go back over some of your videos and take note of working outstretched on shaky ladders and other questionable actions. Less hast more speed. Your health and adjility is essential to what you are trying to achieve. Also your family life style and enjoyment will be much better if you are in good physical condition. Maybe consider selling Stan and buying a good staging platform on wheels. Please slow down and consider all your actions. Sorry if I seem to lecture but I think we all need a mentor at times. Your family love you, look after yourself.

[@diyfferent]

You are right. Honestly, I hardly even realize it until I watch the video back. And sometimes things do look precarious! When I'm working I don't try to take risks, I just work. But I'll try to be more careful about the situations I am in. Habits are hard to break though, so be patient with me!

[@sr.gateau]

When he was in his 70s, one of my cousins used to go out with his chainsaw wearing only running shoes and bikini briefs. One time he was at the top of a step ladder cutting a tree limb when he lost his balance and fell on his back. His head almost hit a rock. He was fine. He's incredibly lucky and built like a horse.

[@Sandrocas]

I was going to say the same! Doug, I was worried you were going to fall!

[@martyplunkett7011]

Amen! I hold my breath too often when I see you doing “risky” work! Please consider your heath & safety a little more closely. ❤

[@susantharp1855]

Wear eye protection please

[@wurly164]

Great people, doing great work.

[@douglasharlos4113]

Awesome day at work