Removing Ceiling, Stripped Screws and Insulation - Short Bus Build Demo Continues

[@Weaver1202]

Damn girl, you’re rocking out these videos and wasting NO time getting this build going! ❤️❤️❤️

[@AuntieAnn]

I don't blame you for taking down the ceiling 👍 Great job getting the striped screws out! , You go girl 👊🤗

[@LeaveHerWild]

Thank you!☺️💕

[@hoppas77]

I love your confidence! Your free spirit is really showing.. You go, girl!

[@dawnfernandes6349]

Girls with power tools is always a wonderful thing

[@donaldstenico5266]

You are doing an awesome job. Doing the insulation over is great idea. Your definitely going about this right. Gut the whole thing. And then put it together. Just take your time and don't overthink things. If and when it starts to get overwhelming walk away and breathe. Then go back and get it done ✅☺️

[@snapstring3134]

You are so amazingly brilliant. You ain’t gonna have anything stand in your way for long . 👍

[@filomenaregan1537]

Good job Jolena! It’s a lotta of work but it will be worth it!

[@pampolites1284]

Jaylena u r the woman! Admire your skills girl. Keep on doing what ur doing!

[@colleenthecatlady2344]

Go Jaylena Go!!! I think you have the right idea and you're NOT afraid of hard work 😛😉😛!!! GOD bless you!!!

[@markdemedeiros3239]

Not to worry about what others think you should or should not do .........Jayleena YOU DO YOU....... cuz you are awesome.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

God Bless you Always dear Jaylena 🙏🕊💫

[@starflower703]

I agree with your decision to remove the old panels and insulation, especially when you don’t know what it looks like underneath. Who wants to do a renovation and find out later your foundational pieces are damaged and repairing them requires you to tear out the work you have already done. It makes much more sense to start from a stripped bus and build it out exactly how you want it so if anything ever goes wrong, you will know how it’s all out together and it will be easier to fix with the knowledge you have gained. Trust me, that’s the right way to do it. I have had experience with renovations and if you don’t do it right the first time, you end up spending more in the long run and you expend far more time and energy as well. You will definitely be happier in the end that you took the time and spent the money to build it out from the foundation up.

[@chandrasutton4669]

Thanks for the update. I appreciate your attitude about starting fresh. I think you are spot on, when you talk about newer, fresher, more up to date products. Plus you can figure out your solar system, with in the new build. Good job.

[@marinellroberts6028]

So super proud of you! You got this!

[@sherryswafford4561]

Smart choice in taking the ceiling walls and flooring out to re-insulate and doing it right you go girl you are definitely making the right choices it's better to make sure there's no leaks prior to putting in your choices for what you want in your new build in your new home because that is exactly what you are building is your home stand firm in your beliefs and you will have a beautiful home when you're finished

[@deniseharris9363]

You do you! I’ve had to answer the same questions to why I wanted to remove the old metal, insulation and flooring in my 1999 Blue Bird 40’ Skoolie. I’m a 61 yr old mother who’s kids are grown and gone. When it’s going to be your home and you are paying for it and you are going to live in it you get to make the decisions!!! It’s your money and time

[@normadupree7934]

You go girl you know what you want and you don't mind working for it this old granny is very impressed

[@fridakahlua6674]

I only have one word for all these. MOLD. You dont want to be inhaling that. You did the right thing.

[@lindam.1571]

Great idea to take everything down, you never know what could be hiding in the nooks and crannies. ❤💯✔

[@wendytee4672]

If you bought a house you,d look in the attic and basement, so good on you doing it your way . you,ll know what your bus is made of , from top to bottom Looking forward to watching your journey .🙂

[@mszbdog1]

You are simply AWESOME

[@ricklucero6703]

She is back!!

[@elizabethbrooks4849]

You got this Jaylena. Good job. Look forward to seeing you progress as you get it done.

[@gaklotz]

I think your doing a great job. Thanks for sharing

[@picklesgherkin]

good job.👍I thought you were going to get hurt there a couple of times but you managed to pull through 😋

[@robincrawley311]

🦋Awesome Jaylena, Enjoy It All, Your Living Life, And Your Happy! Proud Of You Young Lady, God Bless You Always❣️🦋🙏🏽

[@accendedmasters2889]

i can see the old insulation is mouldy and gross keep going your doing a great job

[@donnaskin]

Make sure to do good research on the proper insulation to use on your bus. I personally like Rockwool insulation because it's sound dampening and fire proof.

[@johnyaceyko9775]

It also dries out. Without mould.

[@30547etris]

You Go Girl !!!!!!!!!! I had an Uncle that lived in a school bus for years, he even put in a big pot belly stove, for heat and cooking.

[@doryrodgers8752]

Girl you are AWESOME !!!! So impressed with you :)

[@ladybuglife938]

I TOTALLY agree with taking it down to the metal & starting from scratch - that way you KNOW what's been done, no questions & it's to YOUR liking! Keep up the good work... 👍😊🚙🐞

[@adriankung1625]

Thanks for sharing, and taking us along! Your work ethic will serve you well throughout life. Love how you smile with your eyes.... C ya on the next one!!

[@WojeckM]

Looking forward to watching your new chapter and journey in this bus 🚌“tiny house” build! I agree remove ceiling and flooring to have it fresh for “you”. You are doing great Jaylena!

[@gorgeousginam.3458]

I admire your guts and drive. I had also recently braved the use of power tools in my house renovations. I hire people for big jobs like electrical and plumbing but for other stuff, I try to do it. Do what you think is best and although I also enrolled in KZbin university like you, it still helps to ask the experts and the experienced. I am cheering for you all the way here from the Philippines. Girl power!

[@AmandaMartin-wl8sd]

I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait for each stage of the bus build! 💕

[@rockeyoliver7254]

Astonishing work in progress! Great job!

[@lauramroberts07]

Another good point for completely taking everything out is that you get to know your vehicle really well, what all is in it, change things etc. Sure it's extra work, but better to do the work now than worry about something going bad later and having to tear into things you already finished. Great job!

[@reneekeith945]

Your home is going to be so wonderful!! Great idea on the screws! You and furbabies will be so happy 😊

[@redrobin7136]

I completely agree w/you Jaylena..tear out the old...install brand new insulation, walls, floors, etc. Like you said this is going to be your Home-Sweet-Home!!! ....so excited for you...thanks for bringing us along!!

[@wendyjo9267]

You are awesome!! So happy and your family must be so proud. You should be so proud. I’m close to retiring and planning for my van. So happy you’re doing this before you’re tied down and have to wait. Smart woman ❤️❤️

[@Wildflower1880]

Island Themed School Bus Conversion Tiny Home True DIY Learning Build This Bus is really neat it has a lot of Bamboo in it & looks really nice, makes the bus lighter & Bamboo doesn't draw in Bugs

[@carmelbynum9665]

I think your doing the right thing by gutting it because you've found rat poo and never know if there is more anywhere else. That alone can cause health issues. Great job as always!😀

[@carolyncarlson3825]

Wow what a big job....and you need it

[@kriscanan7232]

Looking great! I think you will be glad you put newer and more efficient insulation in when you are in cold winter weather and really hot summer weather!!!

[@vagabonddeesadventures8491]

At 61 I truly admire your energy. But 20 years ago I didn’t have it either. I was raising three kids. By the time many of us can live this life it’s after the kids and retirement. You are so talented and full of energy. Really enjoying watching you and DawnofVanlife build your new homes. You GO GURL! (Please wear a mask)

[@susanspring6313]

Your bus is going to look so nice

[@mistysedillo1696]

Awesome job, clean slate is definitely the way to go! 💜💜

[@journeyalongwithshannonakajaws]

I was afraid a panel would fall on your head. You’re gettin it done! 😊

[@LeaveHerWild]

Me too lol

[@rt3box6tx74]

Congrats Jay... you have 99 videos now. I agree with the guy who said to get a Dremmel tool. They come with a set of accessories that contains a tiny version of your grinding wheel, in addition to some other options that will come in handy in wood working, even laying a vinyl floor. Keep the panel with the cutout for the vent. It could come in handy as a pattern when making trim for around your skylight.

[@karenturner7983]

Jaylena, you're right. It's your home, you do it the way you want. Don't forget to scrap the metal. Make a little money for your build. I am enjoying your journey. Thanks for sharing. ♥️

[@wildricesojourns6546]

We pulled up our flooring and glad we did cause we found two spots with rust so we treated the whole bare metal floor with rust paint and re-insulated and plywood the floor. Good call on your part.

[@descrazielyfe4446]

That insulation needed to come out. Great decision on your part. It's your tiny home on wheels and put all the TLC you want in order to make it your dream home. I'm so proud and excited for you :) Keep the videos coming

[@rgmm8888]

Way to go girl!!

[@barrywatler7482]

You are so right do what you want, so it looks the way you want🤩🤩 it to be, look forward to the build, stay safe cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@alonzogodschosenwarrioroa1716]

I just wanted to say Iam proud of you 👍🏼 and I wish I had a sister like you because you’re committed and you are not like most of my sisters here in Georgia who only like to give orders and my sisters are not very godly like you are I envy your brother for having a sister like you He must be very proud anyway keep it simple work take your time But mostly I believe in you , when you finish is going to look Awesome remember never look back keep going forward sincerely Alonzo here from Georgia north USA 🇺🇸 I am just a delivery 🚚 driver 🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼

[@hoppas77]

Without truck drivers, we would not have food, supplies, gas, etc to actually live and work. So, thank you, and please never see yourself or your work as "just" a truck driver. Truck Drivers are so very important! Take care ❤️

[@julieb9215]

When you remove the emergency hatch, throw one of those inside roof panels on the top of the bus over the hole before throwing your tarp up there. Sometimes you can cut/grind off the head of a screw, remove what it was holding & then use vise grip locking pliers to remove the rest of the screw if you have enough of the stem to grab onto.

[@squigtonianmayhem4602]

Nice job, J! It's gonna be beautiful. Nothing wrong with taking your time. It'll be well worth it.

[@lindatrevino5161]

You r doing a great job!

[@stevea5799]

You should purchase a Dremel for the smaller things. It's amazing what you can do with a Dremel!

[@victorpayne6586]

You go girl. I enjoy your show. You are growing everyday.

[@robertbennett9128]

For the screw that is in the front right corner of the bus ceiling, you can get a Drimmel Tool which would be shaped like a cut off wheel with a 1/4” steel shank or a Dremmel tool which would be a chili drive stone with a 1/4” steel shank and put the shank of the tool in a Dremmel tool or put in a drill motor and use it to grunge off the head of the screw.

[@sandrathomas2145]

All of the school bus conversions I have watched they have gutted the whole inside and started over as you are doing. This way they can put in what they want in it. Your decision is the correct one.

[@arleneramirez4302]

I like the idea of the sky light

[@dorrianh]

Awesome job Jaylena... you should be proud 👏

[@RidgeLife]

Great job demoing that out!!!

[@lindasahly1478]

You can do it!!!! Keep up the good work. A long journey, but worth it in the end.

[@davidsager4023]

And you will know everything about it and how you put it together

[@davidsager4023]

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

[@evelynnewman1972]

Hi honey, the bus is coming right along! I would gut it too. Just a smart decision in the long run. I hope you are having a great weekend!! 🤗❤️

[@henny1620]

The ceiling was insulated already.... I felt so bad, it looked beautiful

[@LeaveHerWild]

The insulation is old and not as good as the new insulation I’ll be putting in. I’ll be living in this full time, it makes so much sense to completely gut it and get it very well insulated. It would definitely be different is this was just a weekend camping bus, but it’s not. It’s going to be my home.

[@oceanwaves.breezes]

Again as she says this is going to be her home!!! So she can do as she pleases to her home. She's making smart and wise choices so if it bothers you that bad DON'T WATCH!!!

[@henny1620]

@@LeaveHerWild and I can’t wait to see it when it’s done! You know what you are doing, I am just enjoying your channel and commenting on something I have no clue. Keep the videos coming girl! 🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@henny1620]

@@oceanwaves.breezes why do you have to be so rude!

[@BobVan]

Good job! Sometimes if the cutoff wheel slot trick don’t work, you can just use a hammer and chisel and just swipe the screw heads off. Once the sheet metal is removed you can use vise grips and dig the rest of the screw body out. Take care✌🏼

[@juliotorres71jt]

Keep up the good work enjoying watching you getting it done. Good luck with your build

[@tammykroll5645]

Great job. Thanks for letting us know the whys.

[@jujugypsyjourney3826]

Put a marine hatch in for the skylight like for a boat. They are water tight & open!

[@pamelaraney4654]

Marine plumbing and they have great toilet 🚽. Just something to think about

[@navigationnowhere]

Looking good. Watch out if your metal flooring is thin sheet metal (like my bus) you may put a hole in it from trying to pull it up. Try to take the screws out in each sheet if possible. ✌️

[@LeaveHerWild]

Thank you😄 I will definitely keep that in mind when I get to the flooring! It’s all the electrical that I’m finding intimidating 😅

[@LokiandBjorn]

Critical thinking power!!! Whoot see? You got this! Enjoy your project & new home 🤗

[@maxinekelly8417]

Hi good to see you. Good work you are learning fast and handling those tools 🛠 like a tradesman kudos to you.🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️👍👍👍

[@mitzikaythompson6555]

Your awesome you do whatever you want do! Your living my dream’

[@allenpelletier6759]

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR BUILD. CAREFULL ON THE WIRING FOR THE LIGHTS OUTSIDE.

[@bridiecormican9352]

Great job Jaylena. I'm looking forward to seeing you live tomorrow.Wearing a mask will help you avoid inhaling dust and other toxic debris.God bless you.

[@joolzbohr]

I wondered the same thing about the ceiling because it looked so nice and I was thinking of all the things you could do with magnets on it... but you're absolutely right that doing it for full time home versus camping are 2 totally different things. You're doing awesome!

[@canbanythang5004]

Your doing a great job you can do it chica hope you have a great day....😊💛💚

[@alexmeredith9973]

You are going to learn so much doing this project solo.

[@TheAmazona67]

You are a total badass with your angle grinder. If I need to use it, I have to call my son over.

[@jasminsantos9146]

Have a Blessed day. 💖💖💖

[@jmb-cm7mr]

Its your Bus do what you want and have fun

[@tweetybird4969]

That is a lot of work! It looks so good. I would have been lazy and just built around what was there. Cheaper also. I think it was well taken care of. It did not look like there was water damage. Its your bus, money and hard work! 😁

[@hallmargaret7794]

cannot wait to see it when you get done, excited for you jaylena.Margaret Dunn Hall from Tenn.

[@johnpiegzik298]

Great job! A little tip that may be to late but Mark all the pieces where they go and bag your screws and such! Just a little organization tip! Good luck! Looking good! John 😎👍 by the way great choice in tools Ryobi is a good brand, I have 14 different tools and batteries! It’s great for the DIYer!! Those metal sheets make great templates if your gonna use some type of paneling or plywood for the ceiling!

[@justLori530]

wow it's been a year. and here I am, back to watching the demo videos looking for ideas for when I run into bumps as I just bought a skoolie! YaY! happy and freaking out at the same time.

[@LeaveHerWild]

That’s awesome! Congratulations!🥳

[@wolfbisbing486]

Jaylena you are amazing. Keep up the great work ❤️

[@lindakurtz2653]

The big picture is the bus was put together as a way to transport kids in short bursts. When you change the intended use, you change the ideal for how it needs to be put together. It sounds like you've given this a lot of thought and know what things are most important to you. One word about the max fan. Lots of the van/bus dwellers have said how important it is to put 2 max fans in- so one can pull air in and one can exhaust it-keeps things way more comfy.

[@deborahnorman3027]

YOU GO GIRL!!! You are doing a thorough job!!!

[@GreenHorn1Acre]

Good decision... new top to bottom 👍🏼😂👍🏼

[@pablorivera6879]

You’re doing great, I’ve been watching Navigation Nowhere. He did an awesome transformation on his minibus, thank you for recommending him.

[@LeaveHerWild]

Oh good, I’m glad you enjoy his channel as well. I can’t wait to see Ivan finished😄

[@tammyschwartz6066]

God Bless you and I am so Happy for you

[@wandal.rodriguez7253]

Ya, girl you can do it make this your year.

[@izawoodsman]

I can already tell you're doing things your way. Safety glasses?!? 🤔😀 I really am excited to see the gestalt of the decisions you make from your own creativity and the random input from all of us in the peanut gallery. I think we got peeks of your style with the van, but this time you're the only one driving this particular bus. It'll be magical and possibly more insight on who you are. (Proud of myself for nailing two The Who references in one sentence. Yes, I am a dweeb, someone has to do it.)

[@dalejohnson5148]

Hey you are doing a great job little by little.

[@farmlifeoffgrid]

Looking good! 100% get a closed cell spray foam froth pack from Amazon... 2 inches gives you 86% heat retention with no condensation. Use it wherever you can....that hard to reach area. Multi tool with metal cutting blade will take the head of the screw off , keep up the good work!