New Electric - 1970s Pole Barn Restoration

[@ljlelliott1096]

My husband is ill & I’m his caregiver. There’s a lot to do around here, & I often feel stuck & a bit overwhelmed. I’m not doing anything as difficult or complicated as you - just taking care of the house & yard. But your videos inspire me & help me move forward with another project. Thanks for sharing. Your videos are better than anything on TV; no loud background music, no violence, no cursing - just a quiet, peaceful atmosphere as you work. (We live “out in the country,” too, & we love it!) God bless you all.

[@diyfferent]

Thank you and we're happy that you enjoy our videos. We wish you and your husband the best.

[@abc123xyz-q2p]

Linda Elliott Being a caregiver is a tough job. I hope you can take a little time for you. Is there any source for help, visiting nurse, or volunteer helpers?

[@Designs_Decor63]

Prayers for your husband.

[@augustreil]

@Linda Elliott, There still are some honest, fair priced Handy Men out there that could lend a hand, just have to look and I wish you the best.

[@ljlelliott1096]

ABC XYZ Certain criteria need to be met to qualify for help & we’re not there yet - & I thank God for that because it means he’s still doing okay. We have hired someone to do the mowing. I enjoy mowing, but having someone else do it saves me several hours a week. We have good neighbors, too, & friends that occasionally make the drive out to the country, but with the pandemic some are afraid of possibly exposing my husband to the virus. I’m learning that I don’t have to get it all done all the time & that I need to prioritize. I’m adapting.

[@BonnieLeah]

Have you ever heard the old saying “Jack of all trades, master to none”? Well, if not, let me tell you what that means. That means you can do all sorts of things, but you aren’t real good at it. WELL, you ARE a “Jack of all trades”, BUT YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!! You ALWAYS do such great work and Ashley is right there to help you when she is needed . Together you two are an awesome team. Watching you do all you do makes me wonder, is there nothing you can’t do? Keep up the EXCELLENT WORK. This was another great video. Thanks for sharing it with us. God loves you and your family. God bless you all.

[@brendaunland4407]

Ashley do you ever think when watching your hubby, boy he's so smart and I'm so blessed. I love your channel and little family. And God certainly gave you a good helpmate Doug.

[@diyfferent]

Yea, I'm constantly amazed at all the skills he has. If it weren't for him almost nothing would get done here! Thanks!

[@TheWoodHaven]

I think Maverick is going to be a genius. I love hearing him talk. He talks in complete intelligent sentences. Very sharp and observant.

[@rikkitikkitavi997]

So true. Did you see him about fall asleep when Doug was talking? He’s so cute.

[@TheWoodHaven]

@@rikkitikkitavi997 Yeah, Maverick is awesome.

[@PHOENIXRISING807]

I agree, Belle is also beautiful, highly creative and intelligent. Her and Ashley are Mother daughter twins. They definitely look alike 🙂❤. One beautiful hardworking family.

[@lindamcconnell9441]

That's what happens when you talk to your children and don't use babytalk.

[@joycejones6015]

Doug, another great video! I’ve been thinking. How about a tutorial?! I’m sure many other subbies would like to know how to do what you do! I would I know that! I don’t know how time consuming that would be but you can determine that. Maybe something small and easy ( you make everything look easy though ) that you can walk us through step by step. I’m really just trying to keep you and the family with us as long as possible! Lol Teach us how to build a shelf or something. I’m sure if you ask you’d get a lot of feedback as to what we’d like to learn how to do. Any way young Maverick is a doll! Someone said that’s what you get when you don’t talk baby talk to a growing child. I believe that with my whole heart and I never did with my own children. That’s enough from me (for now). “See” you next video!💕

[@carriebishop8838]

OMG! I am in love with your barn. Ample outlets, ample lighting, and it all looks so clean and professional. I am so excited you have made these changes. When you said you have an outlet for the compressor and battery charger I realized how difficult it was before having to charge them in your utility room/pantry. Small things we didn't even consider.

[@lindacarruthers3423]

For a person for whom perfection in the work you do is a necessity, the tension and snappiness that often comes with the perfectionist personality is completely missing . I love watching you work .

[@billiev.9719]

You're just moving right along! I know you're glad to have safe power in the barn. Hi, Maverick! 💛

[@maggiecreech8244]

Maverick saying Da-Da just melts my heart every time. "Bye again" was so precious. I want to hug him to pieces. Your barn is going to be wonderful with all the inside and outside lights.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats going to be such a great space. So much room!

[@jacquicoder7160]

Lights and power, what an accomplishment! Maverick, you can say goodbye as many times as you want, it brings a smile to my face.

[@sharyn4271]

Jacqui Coder He is too cute!

[@k.wright8095]

I love to see Mavrick! Such a cute little boy and he's growing so fast .

[@MarysPlace]

Your such a good example to your children and wife I really enjoyed watching you at work. I truly like how you all work together.

[@TeeVeeZed123]

Genius. Your barn is going to be so much more user friendly now.

[@lindabunce5133]

Very clean and more than professional looking! Take a picture from the house landing at night with all the lights on in the garage....I would love to see that.

[@francinecannon1903]

I agree. He is very observant and wants to learn. Adorable🐥🐥🐥

[@donnaholenski3562]

Oh Maverick, you are such a sweetheart! Electrical looks so neat and clean.

[@dwagnerful]

Your children are precious. It's a testimony to raising children under the right principals. God bless your family!

[@diyfferent]

Thank you, that means a lot to us.

[@bridgethedrur]

Something so soothing about watching this family. I dunno. It just seems like no matter what else is going on in this batcrap crazy world, it's not going to trigger me into depression knowing that Doug, Ashley and the kids are out there somewhere discovering critters and making places beautiful. It's alright for another 30minutes or so.♥️

[@nikkimoor4256]

agreed!

[@augustreil]

Very peaceful and done right !

[@colleenscottcarmello5103]

I tell ya.. that garage looks like a palace with all that natural light coming in.. I can feel how good it feels from here..

[@diyfferent]

Not yet, but we may build work tables sometime :) Thank you!

[@colleenscottcarmello5103]

@@diyfferent whatever you build will be wonderful, I'm sure. :))

[@colleenscottcarmello5103]

I think I meant table saw. . lol.. you know the big tables with the saw underneath and only the blade sticking up from the center. that's what I was picturing.. you already have one.. so it would just sit on your counters now I suppose lol... Have a beautiful day!

[@yvonneconlin9399]

Thanks Doug and Ashley for showing each detailed task. Better than a short video with beginning, middle and end suddenly appearing. Plus you can make more videos this way and even continue them on leaving us in....suspense. So love your adventures. ♥️

[@colleenscottcarmello5103]

AWE What a cutie pie, Maverick is falling asleep on Ashley's lap.. amazing how children can sleep anywhere.. :)) Where is Bell today.. Hi Bell.. what a sweet big sister she is.. I think her art is perfect for children's' books. Dusty Dragon puts on a roof.. lol..or plants tomatoes.. or has a little brother..goes on an adventure (like she does finding things around the farm) She is so wise and artistic.. Good job Bell.. One of my fav families on KZbin!

[@nealyjack]

You obviously have some electrical experience. Bending and running EMT is not a skill you pick up as a handyman... I am really impressed at the quality of your work and attention to detail. You do a really great job! I enjoy watching your channel. You have a beautiful family, as well. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@diyfferent]

Thank you! In our first Indiana home we ran EMT throughout the whole house which was pretty cool.

[@dhanakhei9911]

I love that you never get mad when things don't work, no cussing or kicking or throwing things like most people!!! Love you 💕

[@richardjones5255]

I was almost shocked when you started off the pipe bender and laid in trunking. I have seen far sketcher work in industrial installations. You will soon have that barn looking first-rate, but more importantly highly rated for the safety of you and the family. Watching you work I have often been struck by the methodical and hard-working way you have applied yourself to the tasks. I wondered if you have ever been a lecturer in a training establishment. Your son is certainly coming on in leaps and bounds, his goodbye was a charming and beautiful touch to end the video. You have two great children and must be proud of how they are doing.

[@diyfferent]

Thanks so much! Never been any sort of teacher :)

[@agresticumbra]

Doug, I’ve said this elsewhere: you’re a natural at explaining things. Communication appears to be a strength of yours. It contributes so much to your channel.

[@augustreil]

@@agresticumbra, Agree 100%

[@peggywilson9929]

You are amazingly talented Doug ❣️

[@erikstenquist752]

You are amazing with pipe bending! I went to school for electrical and been doing it for year's. I still struggle with bending pipe. Great job!

[@paulhill3106]

loved that look on your face when the light didnt turn on... said everything.

[@geraldinecarney7255]

every week i watch you all in such awe and admiration. so NICE to see young people with such self sufficiency and drive!!

[@blurrylights6344]

I was really impressed with the accuracy of the angles on your bends of the conduit. Nice job Doug! Great progress.

[@bforgiveness]

What a difference the polycarbonate panels make in the amount of light you get inside the barn. Looks so good. Maverick's "Bye" is too cute!

[@janicemattox6964]

It doesn’t matter to me what you’re doing next, I’m along for the ride! Everything DIY interests me. I only wish that KZbin had been available back in the sixties. All of the home improvement channels held me captivated. I wish we’d have had specific“DIY” dating apps. Would’ve “home improved” a lot of lives; bring people together with shared interests in “building” a life together.

[@_sockninja_]

I think the mud gave you super powers, that's a lot of fine work you did there. Never thought i could find wiring up a barn so interesting. Also I'd like to add that you are wonderful parents.

[@diyfferent]

haha, Thanks :)

[@deeanderson7358]

I get so excited when I see a new video.I am living my dream through my eyes watching you. I am not able to this but always wanted. We did have a property here in Northern Utah with a single wide, it was a 1978 Champion on 4 acres fully livable, but I had to sell it to pay for my moms care facility so now that I have found this channel it really makes my heart full to see young family doing what I wish I could have. God bless

[@diyfferent]

Thanks, we hope you enjoy it :)

[@dhanakhei9911]

Watch their friends at green acres homestead, Sam and Angie are fun Too! Only other tuber's that I won't miss any updates!

[@deeanderson7358]

@@dhanakhei9911 Thank you for that information, I will go take a look.

[@1806StoneHouse]

dude! you're better than 100% of all electricians I've seen! I cant wait to wire my barn now.. you've excited me about conduit... haha!!

[@diyfferent]

"you've excited me about conduit" You don't hear that everyday, haha. There's something satisfying about a clean conduit install. Thanks :D

[@rebeccal2771]

Maverick is so darn cute. Steals the limelight from Dad. Great video.

[@nataliemanely6022]

Papa you did a very good job on the wiring. Fascinating to watch and see how it is done. Unbelievable how the barn is becoming more functioning and useful for you. Even the cabinets that were a disaster for the kitchen became an asset for the garage. Your out of the box thinking amazes me. Loved ❤❤ seeing Ashley interacting with Maverick in the background. Your wife is such a hard worker like you and together you make an awesome team as well as a wonderful couple. I don't think people realize how much work Ashley does that is not on a video when she is not by your side helping. You're killing me putting Maverick at the end saying goodbye! My youngest grandson is around the same age. I love this age in children because they are little sponges soaking up all sorts of knowledge. I love watching my grandson and see how his little brain is developing. Such a joy as I know Maverick is! So happy that you have found this property to make your home! As always thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@diyfferent]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@jeanseward8467]

The pipes make it look so neat and trim instead of loose wires all over. Looks great!

[@dianaabney795]

The barn is looking so nice, you have done a good job. My husband and I watched you from the beginning, he liked all that you have done. I lost him a month ago and he would always ask me to see if you had posted any new videos. Love seeing you, Ashley, Belle and Maverick it's like seeing family. Thank you for sharing not only what you have achieved but Belle and Maverick. Good job Doug and bye little Maverick:)

[@diyfferent]

Our hearts are with you and we are happy that you are a part of this with us. Thank you :)

[@likethemorning]

Sorry for your lost.

[@stephaniechavez9422]

and the award for best spoken word goes to: the baby for BYE AGAIN. well done and congratulations! wow what a delivery! p.s. your son is adorable!

[@sharonrobledo136]

Awesome job again!! That little Maverick is just adorable 😍 Bye 👋 bye Maverick see ya next time!!

[@413MassDigger]

Master of all trades,, great job buddy, you smashed it!! Looks great!! Awesome video!!

[@janetanderson8719]

Doug, please... I never doubt your work! You are so gifted and talented for your age. You always do such a neat excellent job with whatever your doing!

[@diyfferent]

Thank you :)

[@shelleydziuba7453]

What a sweet little boy. Children are truly a gift from God.

[@markitathomas4146]

I love watching you work as usual. I thought about something when you painted the barn blue. Since Belle is super creative and intelligent, she should have her own little space in the barn for her workshop. When and if you think its appropriate she should have her own segment or even channel. Belle in the Big Blue Barn.

[@lindapeterson7166]

Good Morning Doug,Ashley & kids,another job well done!Have a wonderful day!I love your gable ends.So much light coming in now.Thank you for sharing 👍🏻👏🏻😊

[@nancyparker3732]

It looks like this was filmed before the gable ends were updated?

[@diyfferent]

Some of the video was filmed before the gables were updated, and some afterward :)

[@debbie2663]

Beautiful amazing work! I love your children! Maverick just stole the show!🥰 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@billpar]

love the honesty of your posts real skill and you dont hide mistakes awesome

[@nancycarr2308]

You never cease to amaze, Doug. Maverick is so cute!

[@RossTheGenMan]

Love the way you did the electrical. You could have just ran the regular romex like the other guy did but you went the extra step of using conduit which really makes for a top notch job.

[@timwilson3150]

Actually using romex in that situation is a code violation. Another alternative would have been to use mc cable. Also, all outlets are required to be gfci protected which they may be because Doug did mention a gfci. It should be upstream of all other outlets thereby protecting all downstream outlets. Doug didn’t show that but I’m sure that’s what he did. I’m a 20 year journeyman electrician. Nice job Doug!

[@teresarodgers8233]

The improvements done in the barn took the safety up 1000%. And it looks professional.

[@sharonbull4483]

Such and improvement to previous wiring. Great job

[@christinelewis3476]

I'm not much into electric but I was happy to see Ashley & Maverick. I enjoy seeing all of my little virtual grandkids! Grammy sends BIG Hugs...XOXO

[@SusieQ450]

Is there anything you can’t do? You both have so many talents and skills. Loved the cute little face saying bye at the end. Nice family and great informative videos.

[@diyfferent]

We always try to take on all projects, but there are things we've never done when it comes to working on homes. Thank you.

[@susanlamb227]

My barn is wired just like yours was. You are the epitome of the phrase , “handy man”. Love Bell’s bike!! Such lovely, smart and hard working family. Enjoy your videos so much. Thank you for them they are very well done and educational

[@marilynweist6307]

Great job. You are a jack of all trades Doug. Can't wait to see the lights turn on. I thought that you looked tired in this video especially at the end of it. Maybe you should rest your body a bit. Maverick is really growing! Precious little guy! Take care and God bless.

[@elizabethmacdonald4605]

Hi guys. Great job. Maverick is so cute. Bye again Maverick!

[@OldCritters]

Awe Mr. Mavericks dada kills me! What a difference this is going to make for you guys! 👍💞

[@sheila220947]

Aw doug do you ever have a day off you are always working on something although it's always to make your life easier for your family your talent always shines through xx

[@diyfferent]

Yea sometimes we take days off, but we usually try to get something accomplished each day, even if it's small :) Thanks!

[@wdjones4735]

I love to listen to Maverick talk! He is such a good helper❤️ Have a nice weekend little guy🌞🥳👍🏻

[@janetread3877]

God has blessed you and Ashley with so many gifts. Happy building!

[@diyfferent]

Thank you :)

[@donnahubler881]

I usually watch you and I cannot comment so now i can comment! I LOVE your family! They are SO cute and helpful! I love it when Ashley jumps in there and helps you! You both are SO smart!!! You and your family are such role models for families today!!!

[@billybike57]

Just found this clip, I take it that this isn’t your first rodeo on doing conduit or wiring. Outstanding work, if you’re not already you may consider this a trade to go into. Being a retired IBEW member, in 43 years I never was hungry. Great attention to details.

[@diyfferent]

Thanks! Yep we've done lots of electrical work in all of our previous homes and in our first Indiana home we ran EMT.

[@carolyncarlson3825]

I love the way that you always have everything so neat finished completed and looking a beautiful. Your new camera man May everich is the cutest little person ever

[@ginacota9724]

Wow that was a lot of work! I can only imagine how much money you have saved by doing all of that yourself. What a great skill to have

[@bevcrabtree6519]

i love little maverick ! .... such a sweetie... i love to hear him talking and saying bye !!! you did a great job on the lighting in the barn area ! ... i cant wait to see it finished w/light fixtures ! .... you are such a handyman...

[@drbloomer6380]

Maverick and Bell just melt my heart. What a credit to you both they are. Wonderful children. Also Doug, the wiring is excellent. You’ve satisfied my OCDs on wires yet again. 😂

[@steveescape5667]

The whole world could learn so much from this awesome family and your work ethics. Another great job done, another great video, and great kids 😃. Thank you Doug and Ashley for all you do 😃

[@anetzband1383]

I am so grateful for your clear explanations. When I helped my hubby push wire through the conduit as we rewired that garage, I was struggling to understand a whole lot of what he was saying and doing. Too bad I hadn't watched these before now. The explanation of the "sleeve" versus conduit was brilliant! Thanks, Doug.

[@carolcrosby]

Maverick is adorable! Great job on electric ! You are very talented.

[@diyfferent]

Thank you :)

[@almachapman5409]

My Dad was electrician, actually he went to electric school in Michigan in 1944, called "Coin electrical school. He wired many barns in his day. I used to go with him. U did a outstanding job..I know my father is smiling down from heaven. 💭😀

[@honestlyme4247]

Everything you touch becomes beautiful and Maverick as usual is adorable. 💕

[@johanlaurasia]

That looks ALOT safer, ALOT neater, ALOT Better, and couldn't look any more professional if it were done professionally. Between the natural gable lighting and the upgraded electrical service in the barn, plus the cabinet/workbench install, the barn is FAR more functional than it was before, and it looks great with the freshly coated roof and painted barn. Came together a bit faster than the house did for sure !!!! :)

[@diyfferent]

Yeah, it's moving right along :)

[@ZonDog]

Man Doug, you bent that conduit like a pro! Lots of progress.👍

[@Lostinstarsss]

Superior job! You are truly a renaissance man Doug! I don't think there is anything you can't do! You should have your contractor license and run your own business or at the very least a handyman business!

[@hawkeyesrescue]

I'm only 3:42 seconds into this video and I'm stopping to write a comment. I'm just in awe of Doug's skills. Doug, is there anything "home improvement" wise you can't do or haven't tried. I'm currently fixing up an old 1970's pole barn that is very similar in construction to your barn and I wish I had a quarter of your skills. I'm especially in awe of your ability to see something in your head and bring it to fruition. You, young man, are talented. Thanks for all the improvement ideas and for sharing the ways you do them that work for you & Ashley.

[@diyfferent]

Thanks so much! One thing we've never done is welding.

[@hawkeyesrescue]

@@diyfferent Can't wait to see you doing some welding. LOL.

[@DJ-bf7no]

With God’s help you’ve done so much!

[@mariettedemarest5173]

@@hawkeyesrescue hahaa, that's funny.

[@TheThriftyGma]

Another job well done. I admire your attention to detail. Love the lighted gable ends. Bye Maverick.. 🥰

[@lindacruikshank2656]

I find that out of all the videos I watch, I look and pick yours first. Love your videos. Your work ethic, style, research, is so good. Thank you.

[@diyfferent]

Wow, thank you!

[@lisapardue1197]

How did you two learn so much, for a young couple you have a lot of skills. I loved the end.

[@sls3053]

Maverick is too cute!

[@nanigoose]

Rigid conduit brings back memories of when we used to blow (with some lip vibs) into rigid conduit and make neat sounds. Some of them sounded like elephants! This was back in the 1960s without cell phones and the internet when we would play outside all day. We created our own entertainment!

[@angelahanna8988]

always happy to see your new video...

[@iamruseriousnow516]

Im always amazed at your ingenuity.....

[@kathleenroman9379]

I must say your videos are too short!! Lol. Maverick is adorable & your interaction with him is always so patient! In the end, your lighting will make a huge & safe difference! ❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️

[@diyfferent]

I'm glad to hear that. I was afraid this one was too long.

[@joycejones6015]

37 minutes is NOT long at all! Some of the foodies go an hour just eating! At least Doug’s showing most of us something we DON’T know how to do. I think everybody can eat! IJS💕

[@fijid8976]

Great video Doug. Love how methodical you are with everything you do! Maverick is supercute and adorable. Be safe, take care amd God bless your beautiful family👌👏👐🖤🌻

[@diyfferent]

Thanks!

[@normaotts2260]

So cute Maverick saying bye.

[@lindahall3252]

Looks good, neat and professional....A +++

[@diyfferent]

Thanks :)

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

This is amazing! So happy for all this room, get a small wood stove and there is room for the children to play in the winter while you are doing projects! So happy for your sweet family! Best channel ever!

[@susansharphaynes555]

You Ashley Belle and Mav have done a great job! Everybody helps!

[@janelawless621]

Amazing work! And cute "bye" from Maverick 💕

[@suestern344]

Maverick is so cute !

[@dawnztube]

The way Mav says dadda melts my heart. I love your family.

[@bluemoon3927]

Maverick 🥰 🧸 so adorable!

[@dianeibarra6839]

Ur little man is so cute... the barn is looking great....

[@jahnkecy]

I love that you go the extra mile to do such a clean install with all the wire in conduit or sleeves! Your barn is going to be such an awesome workshop for your future projects! Bye bye Maverick you little cutie pie!

[@armidaperez5360]

Maverick is adorable.. The barn is really getting a modern face lift..it lloks AWESOME

[@sthier24]

Maverick is a adorable! Great video

[@genellebrown3777]

Nice bright barn will be wonderful during the dark days of winter and dreary summer days. You're doing an excellent job of turning it into a great all purpose building! :)

[@marciawoods3270]

Bye again says sweet Maverick. Amazing video like all your videos. Have a great weekend from Tennessee.

[@joycehoover5058]

Wow, the conduit makes the barn look neat, clean and sharp. And the safety there is with the wires protected. Remembered when you and Ashley put up conduit in the one house and it turning out great. Enjoy watching the videos.

[@barbarahowell5492]

Doug did you work in construction before ? You are very knowledgeable about all of it .You and Ashley work.perfectly together.

[@diyfferent]

Just our DIYing over the years working on various homes. Thank you!