Getting Ready for the Rebuild - Renovation Clean-out - Salvaged Mobile Home Rebuild

[@andrewking2193]

Hey Doug, don't sell yourself short on truss repairs. I worked as an engineer at a truss manufacturing company in ohio and we forgot a connector plat or we broke a board we did the same thing you did, we call it scabbing. The only suggestion I would give for in the future is put scab on both sides and glue the scab before screwing it up use something like liquid nail for the glue. Your a pretty smart guy, for not being an engineer you fixed the trusses the way an engineer would (great job 👍👍).

[@buckeyelady]

Company wouldn't have been Stark Truss by chance?

[@deefrye5390]

You have it looking so good now. It is always nice to work in a clean space ❤

[@robertalordagarcia9992]

Wow thank you for that truss advice,😊

[@samfeldman1508]

I truss you know your stuff.😜🤪

[@5thdimension954]

Doug’s personality features are very much that of an engineer.

[@tracyboyd4867]

That helmet has more than paid for itself...Ashley good Ninja ducking...😊

[@pamd4068]

I was thinking the same thing about this helmet the whole time he was blowing and all the things he's used it for. There's no way he could have survived that house with all that stuff flying around and breathing it in. Awesome investment.😊

[@justaskmomma1]

I went back and binge watched all of the videos from the house renovations and let me tell you what...THAT HOUSE IS BAD ASS!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❣️❣️❣️ With a background in Interior Design and Historic Preservation and Restoration, watching hours and days of house flips, renovations and restorations, they can't touch you with a ten-foot pole!!! Of course, this is my own opinion. I must say though, you definitely have more grace and understanding than me because I wouldn't be explaining anything to anyone about what I do or why I do it. I don't remember reading anywhere that God gave the assignment to anyone to critique and question choices that people can make without the approval of others. You just keep on being you, be different and rare, and being innovative with the ish! It's very clear and apparent that you put a lot of thought into what you do! And the whole family cleans up well, too! 😁 You have a great support team in Ashley and the kids! Ashley is so very supportive, Belle is so very talented, sweet, and loves her little brother, and Maverick is just a cutie pie! ❤❤❤ I love you all!!! Keep up the great work!!! And don't pay any attention to the negative Nell and Nellie KnowItAll's!!! ❣️❣️❣️ 😁 Now to watch the mobile home flip...I am learning so much! Thank you! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@carlahubbard7561]

So happy you didn’t get hurt, Ashley, and so glad the window didn’t get broken!

[@MrPocketfullOfSteel]

Ashley doing the ole' Slide n Glide. Showing the viewers that she ain't just a pretty face. She got game. Protect her at ALL COSTS, she is a National Treasure!!!

[@auntmaryspals7978]

At this point of the video, you have 3.3K people watching you clean. I never thought I would see this happening! 😄😄

[@TheWoodHaven]

In the vibrant metropolis of Florida, where towering live oak trees kiss the clouds and neon sunsets paint the night sky, a new beacon of hope emerges - a silent guardian known as Ashley Ninja Warrior. In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, Ashley, a seemingly ordinary young woman by day, conceals a remarkable secret that sets her on a path of extraordinary heroism. Born into a lineage of ancient martial arts masters, Ashley inherited not only exceptional physical prowess but also a mystical connection to the ethereal realm. Trained in the secluded sanctuaries of her ancestors, she honed her skills in the shadows, blending the wisdom of the old ways with a modern edge. A master of stealth, agility, and the art of the katana, Ashley rises above the ordinary to become Florida's silent protector.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Love it.

[@diyfferent]

That's awesome!! 🥷🏼

[@ibehere2]

Doug you are a treasure. Such a hard working man. This is going to be a great investment in the future. Hard work pays off. ❤

[@jennbell4251]

Nothing like having a clean slate to continue to with renovations! The leaf blower was a great idea.

[@MamaKari5857]

Watching that leafblower moving all that debris was totally satisfying!

[@michaelbowen463]

That dust mask/helmet breathing apparatus Doug wears is the best money you guys ever spent! House is looking good, I'm looking forward to seeing it come together soon.

[@bevycrockr8532]

My thoughts exactly on his mask/helmet!

[@TheWynch]

Ashley you made some pretty good Elvis karate moves there and man you were the girl boss today, lol. Keep that Doug in shape, crack the whip, hahaha.

[@bevlove]

Down to bare bones now. Looking good guys! Tell us the square footage because it looks huge! Can't wait to see more!

[@diyfferent]

Thanks! It's 14'x60' so about 840 square feet :)

[@mlm7598]

Great work guys. Close call for Ashley and nothing that could have stopped it in motion. Thank gosh she is fine! Yikes! The house looks great and now seems like you can start in on the fun stuff...........it's a job no matter how you look at it. Excited for the next video and we need Ashley to have a pink hard hat! Can't wait for the next episode! Be safe and take care............Blessings

[@dianeblack8849]

Glad Ashley didn't get hurt..everything is looking good

[@susanarvold]

Doug,what a good husband you are,Ashley is smiling & laughing.Joy to see.

[@PrimoLife2]

Loving the progress! TY for sharing your adventure!

[@chrisite81]

Oh man, that debris blowing/cleaning was immensely satisfying!

[@jamesjdecarlo9842]

I liked when Doug used the word “CHINTZY” to indicate cheap. I hadn’t heard that word in years!

[@therealcraigsutton2740]

Mr Doug said let's pretend I know what I'm doing 😂! Everything y'all do is great craftsmanship Mr Doug & Ms Ashley!! Ms Ashley Was throwing hands 😆

[@fredrikminge]

The insulation between the roof and the trusses might be noise dampening for heavy rain. Those small trusses can just transfer the sound directly to the new ceiling. Try to listen for how loud it is before you put up the new ceiling. It can also have a double purpose to have a small gap and let the metal roof expand and contract in the summer heat, without rubbing against the wood trusses making creaking sounds. Just my speculation though. They did try to make those houses as cheap as possible so I can't believe they would have put it there for no reason. Love your channel and watch every video! :)

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

It looks so nice and clean! A clean slate, ready for your artistry! 😄

[@matthewstrickland1773]

A comment for your previous video. You cannot put particle board, or plywood on aluminum. There's trace amounts of copper in them and that copper will react to the aluminum causing it to rot. That's why the aluminum sheet under the bay window was rotting. The condensation from the windows gradually washes the copper out of the particle/plywood onto the aluminum sheets, causing a chemical reaction. So you were right. These homes were built fast, not to last. Hope this helps.

[@barbaratankersley7117]

Hi guys Moving right along Thank you for sharing Tell sweet Bell and Maverick hi GOD bless you and your family Take care you hard working beautiful family

[@SparkieLady3]

Instead of the monkey's representing, see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil. 🙈🙉🙊 Watching this video, mine was more like, OMG I can't watch 🙈, I can't believe that just happened 🙉 and Holy Cow that was close 🙊!! I think my heart might've skipped a few beats, a couple of times too. But I'm so very thankful, y'all are alright and didn't get hurt!! Whew!! With every task, big or small, y'all get completed, it's bringing y'all another step closer to your goal and making it 10 times better, than how it was before y'all got started on it. I don't have to worry about reminding y'all to keep up the good work, because y'alls attention to the smallest of details is outstanding and your homes have always looked absolutely beautiful, when you were finished. Y'all are amazing!! Thank you for sharing part of your life's journey and adventures with us!! Much Love and Hugs to you both and to your two beautiful kiddos!! ❤❤❤❤

[@jamjar5716]

"All screwed up pretty well."😊Wow! What an improvment! So much cleaner!

[@deannamarie4149]

Doug wreeking havoc. Ashley with her karate moves and a little house clean up. Just what I needed on a Wednesday morning

[@kathyhegert4152]

Boy, that shower must have felt good. It's a true blessing to have a good friend , like Stan, who comes to help. Stan is a fast runner, too😂

[@irenel.m.3238]

I think the hardest part of a remodel is the cleaning and cleaning, that never ends.

[@cherylemaybury9967]

Great moves, Ashley. You dodged that board so well. 😊 The house looks so much better all cleaned out. I can’t wait to see the new floor plan. 😊

[@JW-es5un]

I THINK DOUG THREW THAT BOARD AT YOU ASHLEY. Just teasing. Well good thing you moved your arm away from that board.. Doug & Ashley once this job is finished. I can’t wait to see this property. I can’t get over how much inside & out y’all have already done this far. I bet the entire neighborhood will start cleaning up their properties too. It just takes one person making improvements & the others will follow.. GOD BLESS from West Central Indiana Farmland

[@jimmyarce3012]

Their the dynamic DUO lol

[@ltsplace3301]

Lookin good! Thank God you didn’t get hit there Ash! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Love y’all!

[@teenajohnson1688]

Wow Doug and Ashley can't believe how much debris was still there even after you've swept and swept. Amazing, would never have thought of a leaf blower but that's the perfect tool. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@whatranch]

Yes, I use a leaf blower for several dirty jobs around the exterior of our home. Nice job!

[@ca6177]

This is the first time i see an almost accident happening when the board almost hit Ashley! Take care.

[@sibyllolson3237]

Leaf blower…what a great idea and so satisfying to see it cleaned up. I’m waiting in anticipation for how you design the home.

[@kimglass8371]

OOoooo! I love when you clean up a project, it means an even more exciting phase to begin!!

[@jesusisGod1434]

I love the leaf blower part! So funny! You two work so hard! I’m glad Ashley didn’t get hurt when you dropped the plywood wedge! 😮

[@sharonbull4483]

LOL. “ Just pretend you didn’t hear anything break that. Pretend that didn’t happen. “. I’m impressed that you didn’t go tearing it all apart. What amazing patience.

[@terrisuzuki6367]

I appreciate how you keep your workspace clean. It helps you see the progress between the dirty jobs!

[@cathydasc2390]

Great progress, very exciting. Also, love your choice of music.

[@pugdaddi]

I find the way manufactured homes are constructed and how they hold up. Can’t wait for more!

[@starriderkittykat9064]

Its looking good ya'll..😍 I have a tip for getting fiberglass out of your skin,put white vinegar on a wet face cloth and wipe down your skin,if you wipe up it just pushes the fiberglass into you skin more.. Always keep a bottle of white vinegar in the fridge,if you get sunburn you can do the same as getting the fiberglass out,put some on a damp face cloth and dab the burn with it,it draws the burn out..

[@jdpinbaytown]

I'm pretty sure that insulation on top of the Trusses is to minimise Roof noise from wind, Those Metal Roofs flex and make lots of noise when it's windy!, Lived it a few Trailers that done that!, Glad that board miss you Ashley!

[@Southernbred52]

Can't wait til the next video!

[@katchathuff3287]

Glad that no one was hurt when that board came down near Ashley. When you mentioned her karate moves I thought we might see a slow motion replay shot with sound effects...think a six million dollar man type sound effect. (That's probably way before your time 😁). In all seriousness...so glad no one was hurt. The work is coming along nicely. 👍

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

You need to put back clean insulation under the roof it is for sound insulation. When the wind is high that roof will ripple and rattle loudly with out it. So you will need to put it back in place. Loving to see how you do all these repairs. Knowledge for future on my part!

[@diyfferent]

We said it was for noise. For that sound issue, we will be using something better.

[@dorothycook4685]

Its good to see your Safety Inspector (Stan) could quickly move (15:33) to a safer area while overseeing the job. He is such a faithful and consistent presence in your Work Zones, he takes his responsibilities seriously

[@charlene5461]

Wow! So much progress!! Karate Kid Ashley!!😊 Y'all are an awesome team! Looking forward to seeing the new layout. Have an awesomely blessed sunny day!!

[@PattyPaints]

Yay!! FINALLY! I commented on it several videos ago... Watching you guys shift all the debris from place to place and thinking about all that critter crud you were breathing in was giving me the heebie-jeebies. You usually work so clean I wondered how you could stand it. I thank you, your lungs thank you, and my OCD thanks you! 😆 I'm excited to see the new floor plan!

[@sharonrobledo136]

I don’t know about you guys but after watching this video I feel really accomplished . I hope you guys do too.

[@lindakinsey1093]

Sure didn’t know you could lift the roof up like you did to get the insulation out. Thanks. Glad you are quick Ashley.

[@barbarakujawa320]

Doug, you are amazing. Detailed in each task. Safety first in each task. Keeping each task clean upon completion. 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@lindapeterson7166]

Good Morning Doug Ashley & kids.So enjoy your channel.Good idea with the leaf blower.You are such an amazing team! Have a nice safe week!❤️

[@tracymclaughlinholmes677]

I'm so glad your helper was wearing his proper PPE when you broke out the leaf blower! It wouldn't have been a good idea if he just engaged safety squints.

[@Hollybank5]

And … Ashley has lightning fast reflexes !! ❤😳😮. Whew 😰 Doug, the old house is looking better every day 👍👍👍

[@jacquicoder7160]

Yeah, the dirt, dust, cobwebs, and stuff would have been driving me crazy. It's hard to focus when there is so much screaming "clean me up". Ashley, I am so glad that you could move as fast as you did when that board came flying down at you! You have made great progress on this rebuild but I know there is much more to be done. i watch with anticipation...

[@bevycrockr8532]

"Ashley was Kung Fu Fighting!" 🤭 Great progress today!

[@MamaKari5857]

Yall work so hard, I am always impressed how nimble and agile you are, I tell my husband you move like a gymnast or acrobat! Glad to see you are a mere mortal, but really you are probably exhausted, yall are such hard workers! I will probably never do any of the things I see you do, but I love watching and learning all of your tricks and tips!! Thank you so much!! And PS Take a break! ❤

[@marthavojtko6268]

Oh it looks SO MUCH BETTER!👍

[@EveBrandy]

I'm blown away! What a difference. Clean slate.

[@Starrmiller]

Wow! Ash that was a close one! Thought for sure that board hit you close to your forehead & 👓 Great response from Doug lol..

[@pinkmosquito22]

It's beautiful!!! 😍 I'm really loving these consistent videos by the way! Doug, you're killing me today 😂 Side note: I try to let the ads play through when I watch your videos, but today... I got **2** 45 minute videos *_and_* a 20 minute video! 🤯😵‍💫

[@diyfferent]

Thanks! Yikes, the ads that KZbin plays sometimes are wayy too long... what are they thinking! Just skip the long ads! KZbin should tell the advertisers to make their ads like 1 minute or less.

[@pinkmosquito22]

@@diyfferent I do skip the long ones. As much as I would love to help you out, I just can't let those long ones play lol. Agreed, some of the ads are way too long! I've even had a *2 hour* ad come up before!!! 😵‍💫

[@colleenrobison4070]

You’re probably right about that insulation being to deaden noise. Those mobile home roofs ripple in the wind and are very noisy. That’s why you see so many with old tires on top of them. Not very attractive but does the trick.

[@AngelaWhelan-l3w]

Doug you make me laugh "let's pretend not to have heard it" 😂😂 poor Ashley doing karate moves 😂😂 it wasn't funny really but I did laugh.

[@JadeDragon407]

I didn't hear anything, everything is fine and nothing broke. >>;=) Oh man, Doug's accident-proneness keeps Ashley's senses sharp as a scalpel. Please be sure he's never without adult supervision hehe. I agree, yes, the above insulation strips are for muffling metal noise, and also to reduce friction against the metal from the trusses. I'm hoping you plan to go back up there later with something to pad the roof or that metal will be awful loud during bad weather, or be more prone to transition strip wear between the metal sheets. Nice to see the old stuff gone though. I feel like we're in a good place, getting the interior of the house cleaned up finally. Demo and repair is such a mess. Of course, I say "we" like I'm over there doing any of the work LOL. With you guys in spirit if that counts.

[@dunebuggymike]

LOL... she dodged that board like Neo in The Matrix.

[@amysimpson646]

My neighbor just bought a new 14×70. It's just basic, no fancy extras. They paid $80,000.😮 So for the people saying they wouldn't have one, we peasants see the value in them. I would never pay today's prices for a new one but there's money to be made if you're not afraid of work. I don't know what they paid for this one, im betting not alot. When they're finished with this, in my area, they could sell it for a large profit. So nothing but praise from me. Proud of you guys.

[@diyfferent]

Yea, new mobile homes are crazy expensive these days. And new doublewides are about $150,000. And back in 1990 my parents bought a brand new _modular_ home for $36,000. Crazy how much home prices have increased in such a short amount of time.

[@amysimpson646]

@@willydavid I was talking about myself. I was speaking to those who think they are too good to live in a mobile home.

[@marymisdom3955]

Amazing change from that sneak peek video showing the slimey green drain when you first bought the home. How exciting!

[@lynnew5619]

I could sense men & partners wincing as they recognised Ashley’s tone when she said ‘what have you broken now?’ Mine did! Lol. It looks huge now. Like many other comments, I admire that you do things properly. No cowboys here. I’ll bet your neighbours are intrigued. 😂❤

[@ethelryan257]

I learned from my mother not to say that to my husband. Interestingly, his mother told him not to criticize my work, either. It's made for a marriage in which we have the room to address genuine problems and not sweat the minor stuff. It's hard though. Doug snaps the truss and my first thought was: "We" broke it? "We" was you, dude. When he then added a minute later than he'd finally screwed it up (meaning it was fixed) I had to laugh out loud. They're a very good team.

[@chickensinafoodforest3033]

Ashley, that's a great idea the way you stored the timber cutoffs in the milk crates. I'm going to take your idea and do that too.

[@labbrockington7854]

Ashley, it was so good that you were paying attention nice move. That leaf blower great idea. God bless you and your family 🍓🦋💖

[@shirleyquezada5864]

So satisfying to watch clean up 🧹 😊 great video!

[@vickiblum5315]

U r still my favorite channel 😊😊😊😊

[@anniehawkins6321]

Wow that was close ! Good reflexes! That home is going to be 100 times more sturdy and such a nice home, I can’t wait to see it completed. Good job guys!

[@sherryware]

Glad to see most of the deconstruction is done and excited to see your creative construction layout, soon. You accomplished a lot in this video, hard, dusty and dirty work. It'll pay off nicely when it's finished.

[@jackhenson2900]

Enjoy watching your videos. You are a lovely family. Also, I love your Safty Sam watching over, too. You are doing a fantastic job with all the repairs.

[@janicemattox6964]

Doug and Ashley, I do believe that you two are modified ant colony members! I don't want to unload another bookshelf to dust the books and the shelves, let alone pull down and repeatedly clean up the types of cleaning projects you are always preparing yourself to tackle. And you say, "I feel good!" I'm ready to hibernate from just watching! I miss my days of youthful energy, They appear to have gone like the wind of your leaf blower!

[@SherryMatthieu]

The two of you always make my day! Love watching everything you do! Awesome job😊

[@RivkaKohen]

Great video. Have a good day. Hi to everyone.😊

[@janicecorum4293]

Greetings from Sparta, NC where we woke up to a dusting of snow and maybe some snow showers today😐. Belle is beautiful, blue looks good on her. Good moves Ashley🤗. I'm looking forward to see the layout of the inside...I know it will be beautiful!! Have a great day.

[@anitamiller5913]

Nice reflexes Ashley. You moved like a dancer. I think if Doug had broken that window Ashley would have hit him with the word J/K 😅

[@denisewilson8367]

Wow, Great moves Ashley! That board just missed your head. Stay safe you guys. The trailer is starting to be ready for the good part. Putting it back together.

[@beckypage6041]

Ashley, you cracks me up! Good job guys. Take care

[@maggiesue4825]

That was some move, Ashley! Hi-yah!!!

[@chubbyjaydraws]

Just call Ash NEO because she dodged that piece of wood like she was in the Matrix 😳😳

[@edsheffield9718]

Ashley, you have a pretty smile do it often.

[@nyla3235]

It looks great!!! It truly does make such a difference and makes one feel good when everything is clean. Very nice job Doug and Ashley. As always, thank you for sharing.

[@darrinkotlinski2827]

Your Manufactured home has come along way. Good progress. 👍

[@smarthome2660]

Hey yall, it looks fantabulous now that you cleaned up. When you were removing insulation at about the 16:00 mark and forward, you broke the elastomeric bond in the roof coating between the panels and you could see light shine in. This means now you will have roof leaks when you get rain & wind. Pressure wash, then clean with fungicide and re-coat the roof with white roof coating. I recommend Henry Solar Flex coating from Home Depot.

[@diyfferent]

I'm not sure what you're seeing, but there isn't any light shining in.

[@smarthome2660]

@@diyfferent to your left @ 15:44 when you lifted the metal light did shine in. This is the worst one.

[@diyfferent]

@@smarthome2660 That's just light being cast from the room coming from the other wide of the wood.

[@teepeeX]

THE MOMENT I WAS WAITING FOR. A GOOD BLOWOUT WITH LEAF BLOWER 😂😂😂😂 ASHLEY Those spider senses we're working really well 😅😅 luckily you didn't get hit 😮😊 let the rebuild begin after the bits and staples are gone 😊

[@sheilarowan8664]

Brilliant job great clean up can't wait for next episode ❤❤❤❤❤

[@dragonflyneb8212]

It is looking better can not wait till you start your floor plans beautiful.

[@NancySimback]

What an amazing cleanup. I love how Doug and Ashley work together as a couple.

[@ethelryan257]

The leaf blower was brilliant.

[@lonnaashburn1124]

Love the frequent videos. You should have let sta n clean that up for you

[@JamesCouch777]

40 years for that roof is pretty good, a shingle roof is doing good if it lasts 15 years. The trailer project is coming right along 👍👌

[@chrisbroemel5508]

Glad Stan is helping.

[@jemreandeau3583]

The place looks great, you guys are awesome. So glad Ashley didn’t get hurt. 😮❤

[@nssomedude]

Cat like reflexes !

[@tete7958]

Awesome! Looks so good now. Nice moves, Ashley- so glad that plywood didn't hit you! Have good days!