small updates make a big difference (re: quality of life living in a school bus)

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[@vincentg616]

« I’m a Genius » 😂 Love it

[@darkfactory8082]

Well, Emma, one advice... Grinders are unidirectional, just unscrew the handle and srew it on the underside + rotate slightly the shield, so it will throw sparks away from you. Otherwise hold it sideways to avoid sparks. Oh, and pay attention where you're shooting sparks, since those will damage everything in the path. They will permanently mark paint, wood, ceramics, get embedded in glass and set combustibles to fire if the stream is strong. As they say "measure twice, cut once" it's true that some forethinking saves you a lot of frustration. I'm not saying you didn't think, just in general. You could put some led light strip on the trim board, to illuminate the ceiling with some "ambience".. 😏 but it's a considerable work to make it happen. Good work, Emma, keep it on till the finish line. Cheers.😇

[@richardmoore2590]

You should sing more often in your videos. You have a beautiful voice. Bus is looking amazing. Keep the videos coming, love watching you.

[@Alberto_Abad]

One of the first things I learned about the grinder was 'NEVER be in the line of projection of debris, whether you're cutting stone, wood or metal'... The trick is to work with your body parallel to the cut, never aligned with it. You can't always, of course, but whenever you can, do it like this.

[@thatguy7085]

I’m glad these homeless kids are finding a way to live on their own

[@tommotomlinson3370]

That trimming has transformed that side of your bus...good job Emma 👍

[@0HARE]

Making it up as you go along is working for you. You’re learning and doing at a rapid pace. Always remember that caulk is a handyman’s best friend. You can smooth out a lot of the rough cabinetry with caulk. The bus looks great, and that means a lot. Your environment and surroundings affect your well being a great deal. Onward

[@jasonjones5213]

The door turned out great.I burned the pocket off of my favorite hoody using a grinder.Congrats on conquering your fear of the grinder.They are handy.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

You've gone through that steep learning curve most of us builders goes through so amazingly. You have even perfected the ancient skill of self-criticism (in a healthy way). 👍🥳😀

[@graffix11us]

I totally thought you were going to replace the double doors with a solid door, instead you just turned your double doors into a single door. Genius! I've been getting pretty tired of all the battery pack sponsorship videos BUT, I had never considered being able to plug in a power tool to something this small and just taking it along wherever you need the tool, that is a great idea. Nice job! As for the nuts as washers, my favorite saying is, if it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid.

[@davidlovingmusic]

Love to hear your singing while you work, and "Four Strong Winds" is a really nice choice this week. Bus is really shaping up. Keep up the good work!

[@waltervang]

Love your new look, the shorter hair suits you. Like how you tackle the small jobs and do it in a funny way but your way so it becomes your home.

[@jdsquared]

This was a great video, I have several comments. I think I haven't commented in a while so hopefully it's okay! Your bus is going to be finished before mine at this rate. I also have a tiny skillet, I love it. Great for chorizo and melted cheese btw. About your heater: They draw something like 10 amps on startup. It's crazy. If you have a less than fully charged battery, or wires that are too small (the wires it comes with are too small), it won't always get enough power to turn on. This will show the 01 error code. Once it does turn on, it takes almost zero power. Use a larger wire, go directly to your battery (with an inline fuse) instead of the bus bar. They can be quirky but well worth the effort once you figure out the quirks. My couch is a completely different design, and I feel exactly the same about it as you feel about yours. Two years in and I am almost ready to do it over correctly. I am going to miss your videos if you're taking a break. But I will be here when you return.

[@iamgrays]

"Nothing a little can't fix!" needs to be on a t-shirt!

[@deriusnorris4463]

Little by little the journey is travelled. The journey is the destination. Well done with trying and doing.

[@redeyetrucker67]

Great video The cute drawer pulls are going to rattle while you're driving and the scary grinder can make bolts that are too long shorter But keep up the hard work, the important thing is you can say you did it yourself

[@carls4552]

It really look so much nicer with those finishing touches Emma. Nice job.

[@kannieschrijfnie2042]

I love the fact that you are so brutally honest about the work you have done and in the end did not deliver what you expected. You’re by far my favorite builder Emma! See you next week and stay safe. 👋

[@jimcollins5440]

Where the wood slides on top of each other , put some butter on the wood , helps it slide better

[@caryallen62]

Emma, have you considered turning the pull outs upside down and using them as drawer storage? Could be useful. 🤔

[@spiritinamerica3282]

I know it's been a while, and maybe everything has changed and this is totally moot, but... You could maybe flip those pullouts over and use them for storage of long flat stuff... Like fishing poles and brooms... I'm really enjoying your build. It's more realistic than watching people who are carpenters for a living or unlimited funds do a build. Plus I appreciate your sense of humor.

[@hotmalm]

Don't beat yourself up. it takes time to learn things like this,. And it's tough living in an ongoing project. I actually do know how to build stuff., ok that came out wrong, I have done this for a living. Now I'm converting a big truck to a camper. And you are still doing more than me. Sometimes shit just have to take time and crying about it helps. I haven't met that many people in my life doing what you set out to do. ;)

[@jaco_oosthuizen]

I love the grinding helmet! You just started a new fashion trend. Safety first!

[@patriciaharkin1571]

There is a saying "cluttered house = cluttered mind". I am exactly the same Emma and those little jobs that all together seem daunting, are achievable when done one by one. They make such a difference to the overall look of the bus and give it a more "finished" feel. Great job girl!

[@justplaintommy63]

I said this before, I think, you do have a good singing voice, so keep peppering the videos with a little Emma Sings action. As far as fine tuning your trim and stuff, and old carpenter told me years ago when I was a kid, a Good Can of paint, will cover a multitude of sins. Or something like that. lol. Looks pretty okay to me :) *Edit. 32:50. yes. Also magnetic door patch/lock for cabinet doors. It will hold your couch backs in place and no one will see them. ;)

[@stevenhartley7659]

Always a learning curve with power tools. Very impressed with your projects. The bus door is most impressive to me. And you are just real about it all. No apologies or covering up imperfections. Its yours...if your happy..we're happy!

[@dewaynetadlock]

I have wanted this life but still have not been able to get there, to be able to afford or to find a bus. Thats why I root for you. Because I would be doing what you would be doing living in the bus as I build. Thats why I love your videos.

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

Dang Emma, as real as the struggle is, you just keep at it…good for you!

[@xavierpendrag0n]

Great job! You made a lot of progress on the door area and trim. The couches, I mean, it's hard to beat the slide out double slat seat type couches. You get support for the middle and if they are sanded and waxed really well they usually function so well.

[@lauriewalker843]

If you don't like the pull out on the couches you could take out the pull out parts and make the front solid. You would then have extra storage under the seat. I have been watching you build your bus from the beginning. You come up with some great ideas. You are coming along nicely on your bus home.

[@hazeleyes2086]

I see you cute your hair, looks great, getting things done is a good feeling, Emma.

[@mrbill8542]

Coming along nicely Emma---you may want to trim those door bolts down with your cutting wheel grinder so as not to catch your clothes on them--nice job though!!!

[@windycity258]

You grinding in that motorcycle helmet is the funniest thing I’ve seen all day

[@stevengregory8686]

Emma, the bus is looking good, that is all!!!!!

[@DanSines]

My grandfather told me once while I was building something in school. "Is it perfect? Maybe not. Is it PERFECT for you? That's all that matters". You're doing a wonderful job Emma, even if you tried to set yourself a blaze. RIP License to grill Tee.

[@Live2rideagain]

Beautiful work !!

[@debrafelix4419]

You have more confidence in yourself, I can see that in the beginning you were nervous about a lot of things. Till the next one have a blessed weekend 🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗🙏

[@deanranged3762]

Hi Emma You can easily turn the pull out bed into a drawer for storage.

[@anthonymiller8979]

if leaving the bus for th3e winter be sure to drain all your tanks, fresh and grey water......and most of all, enjoy your new adventure!

[@doufdoufie6151]

Forgot to mention. You have a great singing voice.

[@Torsee]

Your work is so amazing! Such a home you have built!

[@keithburkett9448]

Hey Emma you could use some cabinet door magnets and put them on the back of your couch to hold it up. You can find them at Walmart Lowes or Home Depot. Your travel bus is looking better and better every time you show a video your doing a really wonderful job keep it up. Emma Great Video 👍

[@barrywhitlock141]

you got so much done, I am really glad that you got the trim sorted out and the wires hidden, the small doors look good and the door handles are different but nice, It is also good that your couch is now finished. but I hope you remembered some supports for when they are pulled out

[@Buses2Bikes]

The motorcycle Helmet is a nice touch. Not sure why everyone doesn't do that. Would make me feel like Ultraman!

[@1972CB350]

lots of electrical stuff going on. very much admired.

[@oneshiningstar281]

I think you will like the cabinet door knobs once the cabinets are painted, it will make a huge difference and they’ll stand out more! All the finishing touches do make a difference to your surroundings as you’re not only completing jobs, you can relax of an evening and not have to see any more trailing wires etc ❤

[@dallasczechgal5332]

WoW! I still cannot believe you did this with no experience prior to it...... Unbelievable!! It looks so amazing, REALLY!

[@sonjadlong7554]

Like the project check off list. I really wanted to see the couch bed pulled out and made up. Do you think the drawers themselves can handle the weight of a person? Breakfast looked so good!!!!! Just to have a working kitchen is such a blessing! It's all really Nice ❣️❣️❣️

[@alanhat5252]

the drawers are plenty strong enough. I'm not so sure about the runners though, they look a bit flimsy in the video.

[@cnlbrett]

My husband uses his tent camping to power his C-Pap for three days.

[@Taikutsuna1]

The drawer pulls aren’t designed to hold weight. You can use slats on both of your couches if you want to make them pull out beds.

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

If you go to yerp or somewhere else for the winter,,do not forget to get about 10 boxes of Decon,,and place them thruout the bus,,so that everything isn't ruined by rodents. In the storage areas too.

[@doufdoufie6151]

You always find a reason, so you don't need to complete a project. So funny.

[@cnlbrett]

portable power stations are the Best investments.

[@robertbirch4163]

Really, you told us you bought a plane ticket. You would be gone for the winter. One thing missing here, where ya going ? Good video, you got alot done.

[@duhaneyparkclassics7484]

Thank goodness for that fire safety call big bro 😂

[@roybarnes388]

...when using the chop saw..always hold material with your left hand and chop with right...never pass your hands past the moving blade..

[@HajnalkaGyurgyovics]

Chuck Cassady just uploaded a really good video yesterday where he talked about the diesel heaters.

[@BobLHedd]

You're a beautiful singer.

[@meqqui8249]

You cut your hair! 👍😊Nice

[@lenfarneth]

Every Diesel Heater follow up video I have watched seems to point out problems with them. They seem great on paper, but I think I will just go with a ready buddy in my trailer.

[@Mekazas]

You continue to impress Emma. Also that ecoflow power station will be mine one day! Love that!

[@fredricjulien8738]

Wish I could help you with figuring out your heater issues. Especially with winter just around the corner. You'll need to consult someone who has experience with heating a bus. Nice seeing you in such a great mood, and that you're so happy and content with your recent accomplishments. 😃 You have an awesome singing voice Emma and love your new do.

[@alanhat5252]

there's KZbin videos on every error nowadays but the first thing to try is power-off/power-on the same as any other computer.

[@fredricjulien8738]

@@alanhat5252 It's worth a try. Sometimes the easiest fix is the power switch. 😀

[@PostalRedneck]

I love how you take on a job you have no idea how you are going to complete and just get it done! The commentary and self doubt along the way is always funny. Keep up the good work and love the new haircut. PS. the handles on the bed pullouts are going to drive you nuts if they make as much noise as it looks like they are going to.

[@vaughn6371]

Since you won't be spending winter in your bus i would suggest you research "winterizing" it to prevent damages and save you possibly thousands of dollars. Best of luck 👍😃

[@Earle63]

Well I think you did a great job. Certainly better than I could do.

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

Emma, the updates are amazing. That’s load of work to cross off your list of things to do. Good for you.

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

thank you :)

[@jereschweitzer9195]

I think your bus is looking really awesome I like the trim I think it would look nice if your new cupboard doors was stained like the ceiling

[@michaelholbrook4401]

LOL, I have a smaller cast iron skillet, it's slightly bigger than a hamburger patty. It came in a chocolate cookie gift set. My wife and I use it for single serving eggs. :)

[@chelseahunt4727]

I love your channel. I can’t wait to see the trim covered above your windows 🤗

[@rEcOiL1971]

I thought you did a really good job designing and making the couches/bed. I never thought of using a nut as a washer, pretty smart!

[@anthonyfiorino9145]

I adore your spirit, can’t wait to see you go on some adventures. Oh I would also add a latch to the overhead cabinet, especially the one over the driver seat

[@jaco_oosthuizen]

You must enter AGT with your singing talent!

[@christybrown738]

Love the door job and the trim good job

[@dawndetelj2684]

You are killing it🥰🥰🥰 So proud of you!!!!!

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

thank you 😊

[@waynepeterson1061]

Good job Emma !! 👏 Trimed it out nicely. Who knows, between now and later, those pull-out platforms may prove useful in the long run. Ping-pong 🏓 table? Just an idea.

[@Alberto_Abad]

Masking tape on the slat cuts, with laminated wood you will prevent the cuts from being ugly, getting some clean cuts.

[@53221carvel]

If you aren’t happy with the pull out beds I would remove the drawers and renew the front with doors. The top and back are good.

[@IAM...1111...]

💚 Kudos Emma. From paint till now, WOW. Feels like Home NOW eh. Thank You for sharing your journey with us.

[@klaasbloem]

Wow, lots of work got done Emma, proud of you!

[@danaowen9014]

I like your progress, looks nice, also you have a great singing voice.

[@diablofubar3623]

Looking good Emma...I remember when you started you were like how do I use these tools...now you're like a champ..no fear...:)

[@norm5785]

You have completed a wondrous amount of work on so many areas. Congradulations the big B is looking wonderful. You change things as you move forward to better meet your needs. Look up that error code on the heater if you have not already. Stay safe happy and healthy from Henrico County Virginia

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

thanks norm :)

[@arnoldsnodgrass2953]

It’s another triumph! Good stuff.

[@diedredunham7383]

You did some of the cover up things I had thought it would be great to have done. Congratulations on your progress!!

[@jamesbeaman5944]

Be proud of yourself. Well done n feels good, too!!

[@ritabroils6190]

My sister has this power station in her van!

[@jayu724]

Bus is looking great! Nice updates door and Inside..You're doing great work..I'm traveling too, in Colorado this week..looking for some snow....🙂

[@sharondearman8543]

Bus looks so good. You are doing a great job

[@richardmoore664]

What if you take the pull-out part of your couch and basically turn it upside down? Then you can have a big shallow drawer. Yeah, I know it's a little more complicated than that, but I'm sure you can do it easily.

[@ernestbrothers1298]

Live learn, you learn from your ideas working or not. Do not beat yourself up over it

[@BillySBC]

Much respect Emma! Nice job!

[@quintonsoule1061]

I will make to small holes in the bed base for when it gets stuck so you can get in there in the future

[@3rubberboats]

You do good work Emma. See if there is a dimmer switch that rotates to what amount of light your want. The joys of experimenting to see what works and what doesn't. Thank you for sharing this and have a grand day.

[@alanhat5252]

that's what she put in

[@dieseldave564]

Emma, chances are you need to re-prime your heater's fuel system. (They will loose prime if not used for a long time.) The error code would be 08. Either try to start it a few times more, or look through your directions on how to prime the pump. (I believe it is "ok" and the up arrow at the same time to turn the pump on to prime the system.) Also, check the business Email address you have associated with your YT channel. I copied a text file I got a few years ago that lists ALL THE ERROR CODES, and what to do about them in readable english.

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

Thanks! Can you send it to [e-mail]?

[@themikeh1961]

It's looking great, Emma! It's starting to look very cozy and homey. Thinking back on your first videos, you seem to have come so far and learned so much. I'm just glad you haven't changed now that you're famous.

[@dewaynetadlock]

I love that you are so down to earth and keep things honest and stay true to your self. I have never related so much to someone on you tube. Think you. Please keep making videos. I have wanted to do this for so long. So many people cut out the real life situations and bad days. Think you for your honesty and being down to earth. Think you.

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

thank you!

[@danielwood2134]

A couple of magnets would help with that back of the seat

[@adyferguson3846]

You purchased a plane ticket? I'm loving seeing the bus come together.what are you going to do next?

[@jasonsandifer3250]

*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions; I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living. Although, I just noticed your KZbin channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living. I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc... People need to know what up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living. I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself. Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this. I feel that you , and others KZbinrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful. I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors. I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their KZbin channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others. Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience. Although, you may have knowledge of this already, I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone. *Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle. You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage Do your research for the best fit for you Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables. Consider theses items: *Mini portable power charging station. I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices. *Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception. Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal. Research to see what you prefer. *Very Inportant: Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location. There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations. *Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders. Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone. There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission. Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand. You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you. *Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger *vehicle battery jumper cables *Vehicle Jumper cables PLEASE BE AWARE that in the WINTER vehicle Batteries fail many times in very cold weather conditions. Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months. Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle. If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating. *Keep a Fire extinguisher handy *Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful *Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly. Exterior vehicle cameras Interior vehicle cameras *Flashlights or pluggin spotlights *Portable spotlights, and lanterns Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console *A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies. Use your own discretion regarding the use of any weapons. Don’t forget to bring Bear Spray Pepper spray Where is allowed Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc. However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings. Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks. Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc. Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions. I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want a vehicle break down, or malfunction, and not have the availability to contact your family, and or emergency road assistance or emergency services. Safety is Paramount. Keep your vehicle gas filled Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty. Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on. Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant, Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze). You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, especially in slushy wet roads. Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty windy, varying weather conditions. Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving. Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set to rotate. Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very. Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump. Keep towing insurance to Be Safe if you ever need it. It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling. Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors. Keep Enjoying Yourself, Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature Just..Please continue to Be Positive, Safe, and Alert.. Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All. God Bless You, and everyone Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, etc. Please Be Safe..... God Be With You... Author Advocate for Humanity, Safety Advocate Jason Sandifer, Michigan 10/06/2022, 10/02/2022 10/08/2022, 10/10/2022, 10/16/2022, 10/23/2022 11/07/2022

[@creativedesign3657]

Hi Emma it's Tony I see now you're feeling more comfortable doing stuff all through this build you were skeptical I knew you could achieve it I had more confidence in you than you did but today's video nice job so what are you going to stop building tiny homes and buses on the side lol and why did you cut your hair you look like a goddess see you in the next video oh mylar is what you should get for your windows it comes in silver black you know smoked and well you'll see what they have in colors but you can see out but they can't see it for privacy sweetie have a great day bye

[@moustachemike7128]

don't forget your Loto ticket....cheers