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.😇

[@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.

[@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). 👍🥳😀

[@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. 👋

[@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!

[@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!

[@caryallen62]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

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

[@tommotomlinson3370]

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

[@iamgrays]

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

[@thatguy7085]

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

[@carls4552]

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

[@deanranged3762]

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

[@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 !!

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@Torsee]

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

[@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.

[@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. 😀

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. ;)

[@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.

[@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.

[@deriusnorris4463]

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

[@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.

[@windycity258]

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

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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. ;)

[@jaco_oosthuizen]

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

[@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 🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗🙏

[@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!!!

[@jimcollins5440]

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

[@hazeleyes2086]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Mekazas]

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

[@duhaneyparkclassics7484]

Thank goodness for that fire safety call big bro 😂

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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]

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

[@IAM...1111...]

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

[@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 👍

[@meqqui8249]

You cut your hair! 👍😊Nice

[@HajnalkaGyurgyovics]

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

[@doufdoufie6151]

Forgot to mention. You have a great singing voice.

[@klaasbloem]

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

[@dallasczechgal5332]

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

[@christybrown738]

Love the door job and the trim good job

[@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.

[@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.

[@dawndetelj2684]

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

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

thank you 😊

[@Buses2Bikes]

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

[@diedredunham7383]

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

[@stevengregory8686]

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

[@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..

[@kajuncourier]

Take the 2 seat/Bed and flip bed over and make drawers for small storage,tools,sheet storage etc. Won't take long to fill it up on both sides of bus. Things hanging around you use occasional can be put in large drawer to be used later. Partition off drawers to make things easier to find. Make it your own special storage drawer. Where did I put such and such,oh yeah large drawer. Everything at your finger tips, no need to get out in rain,open back door to have a scavenger hunt for small things needed for projects,nails,screws,hand tools etc. May benefit you in the long run. Re- purpose,re-purpose projects into other needs. Then you will have done nothing for nought. Just call me the RE-PURPOSE KING of everything made. Other uses much better than original purpose.

[@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

[@Alberto_Abad]

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

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@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

[@BillySBC]

Much respect Emma! Nice job!

[@Earle63]

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

[@cnlbrett]

portable power stations are the Best investments.

[@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

[@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 👍😃

[@danielwood2134]

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

[@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!

[@sharondearman8543]

Bus looks so good. You are doing a great job

[@BobLHedd]

You're a beautiful singer.

[@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.

[@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]?

[@chelseahunt4727]

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

[@jaco_oosthuizen]

You must enter AGT with your singing talent!

[@1972CB350]

lots of electrical stuff going on. very much admired.

[@Muckle_toon_mtb]

Good effort emma, love the wee doors and your scribing is definitely improving. I'd put a hinge in the middle of your sofa backrest. It will stop the plywood twisting. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@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.

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Great job Emma, be safe on your winter travels.

[@ritabroils6190]

My sister has this power station in her van!

[@adyferguson3846]

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

[@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...:)

[@jeffreythomas9106]

My favorite bus girl is back with another great video of building a bus home. Love this girl ❤️ 💛⚘️💛❤️💛🙂⚘️💛 love you Emma

[@KnotHead01]

If the heater doesn't get fixed, be sure to drain your water!

[@arnoldsnodgrass2953]

It’s another triumph! Good stuff.

[@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....🙂

[@danaowen9014]

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

[@manfredfritz6068]

Running your Circular Saw blade in the ground will dull your blade fast, besides you could hit a rock under the ground.

[@jamesbeaman5944]

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