Shower Base and Electric - Salvaged Mobile Home Rebuild

[@cybermanne]

Your daughter is for sure going to become some sort of biologist. Everytime she's in a video she's found a bug and seems to know all about it.

[@jesusisGod1434]

It’s Entomology. Homeschool taught me that.

[@aron6998]

@@jesusisGod1434thanks for saving me from saying this lol

[@blurrylights6344]

@@jesusisGod1434 Entomology is a branch of biology, isn't it? He wrote "some sort of biologist" which conveys the idea that he doesn't think she needs to limit herself to bug science. It was a kind, thoughtful comment of encouragement.

[@pamd4068]

​@@madzabinga8382 I agree

[@liftoffthecouch]

The world could use more entomologists! Look up Doug Tallamy. He's a rather famous entomologist right now, and a best selling author, trying to save the bugs, the trees, nature, and the world. And he seems like a pretty cool guy too.

[@artifactartstudio107]

Belle is already quite the Entomologist! I love the respect she shows for creatures and how well she studies them! ❤ Belle is a gem!

[@metamud8686]

Only on DIYfferent do we get to witness an insect kicking off its turd 💩towards outer space, both in close-up AND in slow-motion! 😀

[@thasfun]

I am so glad you show the true ins and outs of reno. Believe it or not, some people watch YT videos and think there are never any mishaps. Yours and Ash's problem solving skills (without cutting corners) could be a Master Class. 😂😂😂❤ I had to come back and thank Belle for her insect knowledge.

[@wendyeader261]

Even watching someone working with electrical wires scares the Katydid pellets out of me, LOL 🤣

[@sandrasstitches]

😂

[@Ann10999]

Happy Father’s Day Doug , 💙

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

Happy Father’s Day Doug, I always enjoy seeing Belle when she finds a bug and knows exactly the name and with her artistic skills she would do really well as a biologist or an entomologist. You have an amazing family. Have an amazing day with your family ❤❤❤

[@shawnleeriley2726]

Belle (The Bug Girl) love how easy she is with all living things.

[@troytheaverage1256]

Happy Father's Day. Also, I can't even cut a straight line with a jigsaw and you're cutting a perfect circle. lol

[@blurrylights6344]

The electrical panel is a thing of beauty! My Dad would always like his work, whatever the task, to "look pretty" too! Happy Father's Day, Doug.

[@lechatbotte.]

Happy happy Father’s Day Doug. One of the highest goals obtainable in this life, to be a good parent and Godly parent.

[@private15]

Lights means you could work in evenings when it is cooler. Great job

[@wandaking4229]

Your daughter is so smart. She definitely takes after her parents. That's why the katydids feet are backwards so they can kick it off.

[@davesimmons1784]

Happy Father’s Day! Was excited to see a longer video. Doug, your knowledge continues to amaze me especially with the electrical and plumbing. Have a great day!

[@sandrasstitches]

The katydid flinging it’s poo made me think of the scene in the Madagascar movie when the monkey says “If you have any poo, fling it now!” 🐵💩😂

[@acupoftea8371]

That was very intense ... the shower base, the electrical box, wow... Doug you are so clever ....

[@lindadobberstein2035]

Happy Father’s Day, Doug!

[@debbydrach]

Belle is such an impressive and mature young lady, you can be very proud of her 🌟 Doug your building skills are so diverse and you inspire me to do good things with my mobile home 👏👏👏 Eevee is such a big help in all aspects of the build, she goes the extra step to be a grand helper/ worker , love this family 💥

[@joannwilson3300]

Your daughter fascinates me. The love she has for animals and bugs, the tenderness she shows, she should have her own channel, I for sure would. She can have her brother who likes to use that metal detector and show what he finds. Great idea right! I miss your using your detector and I got one for my son! Maybe you could do a video on that. Your knowledge on rebuilding your mobile home is astounding. I grew up in one and my son has one, I love them! Continue blessings on your buildings, your health, and continued success on You Tube.

[@roselandmcguire9925]

Happy Father's Day Doug!❤ And a big thank you to Belle, I am75 years old, and learned something new today! 😂

[@lakeliving645]

The more I see your mobile home layout the more I love it. I love that you actually made that home feel like it was a home and not a trailer. Usually they have those long dark hallways which is always an indicator of a trailer. The layout is great can't wait to see the final product.

[@jacquicoder7160]

Poor Maverick, the look on his face and the silence when he knocked over the level into the shower base -oops but no harm done. That power panel work was stressful just to watch but I know you know what you are doing. More great progress and another task can be checked off - that must feel good.😊

[@c50ge]

Happy Fathers Day Doug. Still enjoying your videos ! Thank You. Step by Step. Inch by Inch . You nail it every time

[@teafrog777]

Yeah !! Happy Fathers Day!!! Didn’t wish a Happy Mother’s Day!! Your doing a fantastic job.!!

[@diyfferent]

Thank you :)

[@JBO-qg3op]

The hanging toilet is a brilliant way to avoid an unlevel floor. This trailer is going to be wonderful. I’m ready to move in!

[@lisam145]

Eevee, you do such a great job with these videos. Enjoy your day. Blessings

[@lennygriffin4464]

I tell you one thing, that I'm sure your well aware of!! You save thousands of dollars doing all the work your able to do. Great job, stay strong!!!!

[@ninabooker2904]

The content of your videos just gets better and better, so interesting and we learn so much. You deserve a million subscribers. ❤❤❤ Now plumbing and electrical ! Yay !

[@51Lorie]

Happy Father's Day, Doug! Hope you have a relaxing fun day!

[@katieholsinger645]

I always learn something new when I watch your channel. I really appreciate how informative ya'll are.

[@francesbundy6472]

Y’all did great as always! My twin sister (we over 65 and diyers) called me the other day and asked me if I was still watching y’all… “Well, yes!” LOL

[@Hollybank5]

Doug - you have become a Master of many trades !!! You do such excellent work with so much thought put into it 👍 Belle is so knowledgeable about insects - it’s amazing! Maverick has gotten so tall 😮 !! He’s growing up so fast . Eevee , I love how you work side by side… you are a remarkable woman ❤ Happy Father’s Day !!!!! 😘

[@gregcs1515]

A bag or two of floor self leveling mix would straighten that bathroom floor. Tape up the front edge of shower pan to protect it and pour that self leveling mix on that low end of the floor. I’ve had to do that many times. Works great.

[@diyfferent]

We may end up doing that.

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

Belle would do fantastic in either biology or entomology. Her artistic skills would come in handy with research journals

[@2crazyinalabama]

Happy Father's Day, Doug! Another great video. You always give us such good information about the why and how you are doing. I just hope you realize how much you are appreciated! Take care. Patricia

[@BronzedTube]

42 min video on a Sunday, nice. Happy Father's Day!

[@marafarnham595]

Wow! Thank you Doug and Eevee! Much love 🤗❤️ Happy Father's Day, Doug 😊

[@pinkmosquito22]

Oh my goshhhhh, that fling!! That was nuts!!! 🤣 I'm glad you shared that! 😆 The panel looks great! Major progress, guys!! 😎 Happy Father's Day, Doug! Hugs, friends! 💞

[@bambambundy6]

I see Bell as a world class Entomologist spending a lot of her time in the jungle!

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

When you knocked out that mortar, I said, "There it is" at the same exact time as you 😂😂😂

[@CassieDavis613]

Hi, I'm one of your subs. I am glad that you found Doug & Eevee's channel. Happy Father's Day to you!. Congrats on your first grandchild.

[@Christa10]

Doug you have the best ideas. For protecting the Romax wiring.

[@growinggenerationshomestea516]

Cheers to all the men who do things on their own and figure it out. Happy fathers day Doug.

[@beckypage6041]

Happy Daddy Day Doug! Another successful day at the reno. Belle is so composed. You definitely see mom’s influence…and dad’s😂 Y’all have a wonderful day and a great week ahead. Take care Bye Maverick 👋🏼

[@dianaalexander3934]

Doug..You amaze me with all your knowledge!

[@madelineann9269]

Your Daughter is So Smart!

[@brendathoms5588]

Happy Fathers Day❤

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

Doug, wishing you have a happy father's day! It seems we are having a happy father's day with you, enjoying all the progress you both have accomplished!

[@Treva2000]

Things are really getting exciting in the mobile home. 😃

[@kathleenroman9379]

Happy Father’s Day, Doug! I’m so mesmerized just watching you work! Moving along! Incredible! TYTY for sharing! ❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️

[@janemj3467]

❤the vid!!! Happy father’s 🎉Doug, wishing you Eevee ,Belle and Maverick a blessed day!!!

[@barbscarrow7300]

Happy Father's Day, Doug. may your day be filled with lots of love and laughter ❤️🇨🇦

[@rogerhunter5404]

Here's a tip. The next time you have to cut heavy gauge wire like that, if you haven't gotten yourself a ratcheting cable cutter, take the cutters you've got and twirl them around the cable as you squeeze them. It will help to cut through the wire more easily. The strands usually have a little bit of spiral pattern to them, so twirl your cutters in the same direction as the spiral.

[@damogranheart5521]

Years ago we bought a house and I noticed that we had flickering in lights and sometimes outlets wouldn't work. My husband wasn't into home repairs, so I investigated. Every single screw in the panel was loose. Tightened 'em up (didn't know about torque), and everything was working normally. Odd!

[@chrisriley6856]

Please make sure to add spray foam insulation to any of the openings through the floor for the electrical installations.

[@RehabLife]

Usually the shower pan mortar bed is a little more wet and it’s typical to use felt between the plywood and mortar bed. This prevents the wood from wicking out moisture too quickly and allows you to more easily level the base. As for the floor being unlevel outside the frame, it’s typical for manufacturers to require piers along the perimeter walls because the outriggers don’t provide enough support. Over time, the floor will sag outside the frame and cause the issue you are having. There isn’t much you can do after it’s been that way too long.

[@lyndabooker5536]

Happy Father’s Day, Doug! Continue blessings!

[@richardstone2337]

I didn't know that Doug was such an ace on the bongo drums.........

[@jimdelong949]

I've found out in most of the homes I have done remodeling work or rehab nothing is even or level. You just get as closecas possible and move on. I like how tidy the wiring is in the breaker box. Going upside down is a great idea. Another thing done. Looking like a home, more and more.

[@come-soon-jesus42]

😂🤣 awesome job guys as usual! I completely cracked up at the katydid poo fling! I even had to show my grandsons. They had a good laugh. God bless and take care.

[@graskeygirls3850]

Doug, Eevee gave you permission to buy more TOOLS!!!😂😂 HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!. Again your attention to detail is incredible. Love your videos

[@smarthome2660]

A very good day indeed. I am glad you remembered the white tape for the neutral wire. BTW NM = Newton Meters scale. Example 4.5nm = 39.8284 in lb. - OR - 3.319 ft-lb

[@yavrum22]

Happy Father’s Day Doug!!!

[@kathyw7143]

Doug you don't look silly from doing jobs you are unfamiliar with. We ALL learn from you sucesses AND your mistakes. I have all kinds of faith in your work.

[@dragonflyneb8212]

Love how you explain in detail. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY you are raising 2 great children.

[@AutotelicAudio]

You explaining how and why you do the repairs on these homes gives me the confidence that I can do it also. For that, I appreciate and thank you. Happy Father’s Day! Look forward to more videos from your channel. Subscribed.

[@suevoigt5973]

Love your videos your work is so beautifully neat and your daughter is a clever girl.

[@dellaburns7307]

When my box was replaced I noticed the electrician did just as you did even to the turning box upside down and cutting wires to fit and everything was neat and tidy

[@anitamiller5913]

You're skills just blow me away. I hope you're having a great Father's Day Doug. ❤

[@sharonrobledo136]

Hello 👋 everyone!!! Belated Happy Father’s Day to ya

[@debrabrooks6138]

Happy Father's Day! You are making wonderful progress! Have a wonderful day !

[@karenbreslauer2053]

It’s Sunday here Happy Father’s Day !!! Enjoy your day

[@declaneric]

Tip for future: In a pinch, you can use your reciprocating saw to cut thick wires. The trick is no not apply heavy pressure. Just light pressure, especially if you're using a blade with 24 or 18 teeth. Let the blade do the work, and you van get a pretty clean, smooth cut through the wire. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your videos. 👍

[@charlibrown2012]

Doug, I really enjoyed listening to you. You are very informative. I really gain quite a bit of knowledge from you all the things you say and do. Thank you.

[@smlnsgd4u]

Happy Father's Day, Doug and to all the other fathers reading this! 😊

[@tinkerbell2939]

Doug, don’t ever worry about doing something new on camera. You are going through the same steps we all go through and it comes out fine. If there is a mistake, you’ll fix it. Besides, I don’t know what you’re doing anyway! You rock everything you do. ❤

[@justmejo9008]

The poo flinging was too cool lol. No wiping or mess.. 😅genius Mother Nature

[@darlenebrowning6832]

Wow Doug, you are full of knowledge❤. You’re doing a great job🛠️🔧🛠️

[@pattiecarter5733]

Happy Father’s Day Doug!

[@vahneb7260]

This was such a fascinating video. Just to see the intricacies of how things are done is mind blowing, at least to me. Belle has an amazing understanding of nature. I sincerely appreciate all your hard work and efforts. As always be well, be blessed ❤

[@waterlooboy]

Great video, your daughter knows her bugs! She will go far! Loved that you got more done than what you expected! Those are good work days!

[@wkjeom]

Thank you for showing us your work. That is going to be a wonderful shower. Probably something that wouldn't be expected in a mobile home. I'm a bathtub person myself, but if I use a shower, that would be a great one to use. So roomy. Great work on the electrical too.

[@jemreandeau3583]

Love the way Maverick hangs out watching, I think he wants to help. And Belle is so interesting, she has a ton of knowledge. Always fun hanging with you all. ❤

[@angeladonohoe1935]

Please can you Put a warning sign to make us all aware of the overload of cuteness that maveric shows in your videos,❤my heart just melts everytime I hear his little voice saying Dada,❤❤❤bell is such a beautiful girl and so knowledgeable of all creatures great &small. You are smashing this out at a rate of knotts,well done to you both 👏 have to say when you were cutting them there huge thick cabels, all i could think of was your oat milk making ,for a small moment i felt a bit panicked 😅😅 keep up the great work hugs to you all Anji from Suffolk 🇬🇧 UK Btw loved the riverdance ,very apt for the shower 😂😂😂😂

[@paulaboynton8299]

I love that voice too.

[@ltsplace3301]

I forgot to say Doug you need to keep your side grinder handy. It’ll cut right through that wire. It’s become one of my best go-to tools lately!

[@tamora.monique]

Once again, Stan ain't no help 😂

[@lorimahan2116]

This is what I enjoy, step by step work. It never gets boring and I learn so much. Belle is so smart and not afraid of any insect. She will go far. ❤

[@brendahaire8824]

Well, I learned something new today. Kicking your poo away. 😂😂😂. Belle is so smart and I believe Maverick is following right along.

[@chalmadanes405]

Doug, your global knowledge amazes me. Are you self taught? What is your background? Bravo 🙌

[@diyfferent]

Self-taught from working on all of our previous homes.

[@cherylemaybury9967]

Belle is so knowledgeable. She’s also very interesting to listen to, such a smart girl. Good progress today. Doug is such a perfectionist. He does great work.

[@shelbyindianajones3226]

LOL I just need the electric so I can archive this video! Happy Father's Day to one of the BEST dads out there! Hope you and the fam have a GREAT day!

[@diyfferent]

Thank you!

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

The left over copper wire will make some great jewelry!!

[@Greg8872]

@17:25 you can't leave us hanging about the bread... what kind, was it worth it?

[@EngineersHomestead]

I was waiting for a great dad joke to follow...

[@diyfferent]

haha, we ordered it online, but we didn't get it yet. If it's good maybe we'll do a quick mention.

[@woodrowmuse8437]

Need you here to help me with my redo….. you are so gifted with your wide knowledge of construction skills! Maverick is ready to assist Dad ❤ thanks for sharing ❤

[@K._L._]

I am waiting for commenters to complain about the katydid flinging so close to the kitchen. Have a great day family! 😊❤

[@diyfferent]

haha!! 😂

[@dhoward5757]

Happy Father's Day Doug 💛loved the video, thanks

[@markheatherly2915]

Hey Doug, most mobile homes from that era had 100 amp service and the wire would have to be changed when upgrading to 200 amp service the reason I am mentioning it is when they come to inspect it should you ever sell it they will pull the meter and require it to be changed and make it extra difficult in extra steps to be completed to get recertification before new meter reinstalled ask me later how I know this lol so I would check out wire size now to make it easier to pull in if needed than later when all wire in box and walls and finishes are done and maybe looking to get a tenant in there you vetted to be good or a qualified buyer with a loan to close and this could cause your wallet to fly off or lose sleep lol anyways hope your on the good side and it already had 200 amp service before you started just don’t want that to happen to you guys or anybody really everybody knows how much effort you guys put into everything you do to be as good as possible and I’m sure we all want nothing but good things for you and your family and love the progress on the cars and everything

[@diyfferent]

This home had a 200 amp panel to begin with and the wires are sized appropriately.

[@TheLiFeInPines]

I got stressed doing our mortar bed for our shower and our tub, but you’re right… there’s no reason to be…. Great tips on the electrical panel install! Always exciting to get power turned back on! Who knew katydids were the monkeys of the insect world. 😂 Happy Father’s Day Doug! 🌲 😊❤

[@sandybuchanan3479]

Big day for you two. Happy Father's Day, Doug!

[@Suzy_Queue]

You'll be able to run some fans to keep you cooler! Yay!

[@davecisneros5285]

Love this long video and all the little-big steps you showed along the way. I wonder if my work would be better if I had to explain it. Makes me think! Also, I just now noticed for the first time in the years I've been watching you that you have other "members" videos? Like, a lot of them? I had no idea! Considering joining now but just wanted to say you guys might want to mention that additional library occasionally. I bet not many viewers realize there are more videos waiting beyond the join button.