Starting the Ceiling was a Struggle! - Salvaged Mobile Home Rebuild

[@RobertasArtisticAdventures]

Ashely's pearl of wisdom, "It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile. Winning is winning!"

[@kristinwhitworth410]

Direction is more important than speed!!

[@nancyking7133]

She’s not Ashley any more. It’s Eevee now!! 😁

[@kma9292]

I worked as an insulation contractor for several years and it appears that you are installing the insulation properly. I can offer you a suggestion to keep the insulation from falling down and it will not cost anything because you already have the needed material. All you have to do is cut the plastic bags that the insulation comes in into strips a few inches wide and staple the strips on one beam, install the insulation and quickly staple the plastic strip to the next beam. This will enable you to insulate the entire ceiling without additional costs. Then you can install your OSB without the insulation falling on you. Good Luck and I like your videos.

[@philiplantz-us5fe]

I just want them to stop and read this!

[@jeanettec6212]

Perfect!

[@XtremeChiliPepper]

Absolutely agree! Strapping is such a pain, adds more weight (small amount I know), and adds cost.

[@onewhitestone]

that was my idea too. You can use anything to hold it up.

[@K._L._]

@kma9292 great tip! ⭐

[@sandywilkerson9271]

Doug and Ashley you are doing a great job!😊❤❤

[@diyfferent]

Thanks

[@EastRiverHomestead]

'The longer you stay here, the longer you sweat.' - Belle

[@darrinkotlinski2827]

Doug you are blessed having good women to assist you. Even Stan ha. Good job.! Adapt and overcome.

[@garykirk9888]

Hardest working family I know!!!

[@leethebee1560]

Ur work is exceptional, going back to correct something no one would know about and no one would do. Bravo 👏

[@pamd4068]

Oh man I would have lost my mind so fast with that insulation. You guys have the patience of saints! I love how you said we're going to win so much. We're going to get sick of it! You didn't win the war but you won the battle. I love all the quotes. 😊 You two are quick-minded and find humor in difficult situations. I love that! Look forward to the next

[@AfterTheRains]

I pray you find a way over your frustration with the insulation and can ignore all the “you should” comments. You always find a way through.

[@cavisco]

I too, plan to do nothing to help.

[@anitablades6033]

​@cavisco yes saying what a good job is always better 😉

[@mkel858]

Yes you do you, you have to live with it not anyone else... I just love watching and getting ideas. I agree with your idea of putting the insulation then the ceiling over it as you go along.

[@jamjar5716]

You two are such hard-working, determined people. I am full of admiration!

[@pamkaufman3662]

I really like how you will show what works and what doesn't work. It's real life and helpful for those who follow along to learn how to try and fix up their homes themselves. Hopefully, the wires will make the ceiling job easier for you.

[@MaLiArtworks186]

You all have friends all over the place that you don't even know! Love you, your family, and your channel!

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

You’re right!!! It’s looking good the work you have done on the ceiling!!! 🥰❤️🎶🌻🌻🌻🏡🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@lindahall3252]

Patience, patience, you and Ashley have an abundance of patience. Looking good in there too.

[@billblecher9215]

Doug you probably already figured it out but get you a spool of fishing line say 30 lb fishing line and just staple it and zigzag it to hold it up it's a looking good guys not trying to tell you what to do

[@marymilligan1490]

Great idea!

[@Ann10999]

It’ll come together and I know it’ll look good. Y’all always do a good job.❤️

[@NancySimback]

So cool when you show the length of the empty home! I get so excited thinking about how you will make the rooms! Love ❤❤❤❤

[@carriebishop8838]

My favorite quotes from today. "The longer we stay here the more we sweat." The second one is "Heres a board for your collection."

[@MeeganMakes]

With all of your hard work and frustration you both still have a sense of humor. Love it!

[@dragonflyneb8212]

Always a struggle anymore with things we are doing. But look at what you have gotten done.

[@chalmadanes405]

You ALWAYS “do it correct” even if it means redo. Great job. “There’s only 2 bits difference between first class and nothing at all”.

[@marciawoods3270]

Yes take a break, cool off and drink plenty of liquids. You all have got this. ✅

[@allynhowell2006]

Just a suggestion , On the ceiling insulation I used fishing line and staple gun it makes much easier.

[@williamrichards7081]

Just take the orange ribbon and staple it across the insulation as you put it in. That should hold the insulation while you put the panels up.

[@denisebennett3144]

You two are absolute champs. I would have lost my temper with the falling insulation the first time.

[@mytidycasa]

Ashley, the gasp I gasped when you quoted Dom. That was gold! 🚗💨

[@CassieDavis613]

where is that in the video?

[@mytidycasa]

@@CassieDavis613 16:43 So smooth it was easy to miss. 😂

[@CassieDavis613]

@@mytidycasa Thank you

[@pinkmosquito22]

I probably would've tried to use the surveyors tape lol. Run down the whole side twice and feed the insulation into it. And it's cheap enough. Sooo frustrating when stuff like this happens! You're killing it though!! And it looks amazing!! LOVE the additional support you created for the peaks! 👌🏻

[@carlajones1711]

You both hang in there your doing great.

[@TR-rz1xt]

"He who fights and runs away lives to fight another day!" Wise decision to call a halt when you did and very sensible to go get something to make the job easier, the rest will fly by. Well done both of you for getting as far with it as you did - not sure my patience would have lasted that long ❤️👍😎

[@charlesburkhart800]

Your perserverance is amazing. What a tough job. But you're doing it! Go for the WIN!

[@mountainmomma6648]

Doug's so serious talking about Stan's pants around his ankles.😅😂❤😊

[@barnowl6807]

Hard and dirty work. I used spring loaded curtain rods ( like for a narrow window) as temporary support for the bats. I then used chair webbing stapled to the rafters, removed the rods, and nailed up dry wall. All this by myself. I also built a couple of adjustable T supports to hold the dry wall for nailing.

[@shelbyindianajones3226]

Awesome guys, yeah it is so hard to do overhead stuff. You folks make a great team!

[@juliaharper7526]

I got frustrated and I'm just watching the video. Good job.

[@anitajinfla9762]

Ole Stan's gonna be needing to wear some bermuda shorts, a Hawiian shirt and some shades as our temps get higher...😅🌴🌴😅

[@jesusisGod1434]

You never complain so I can’t relate! 😂😂😂😂 love your videos! ❤

[@daydreamer50000]

Bell saying "the longer we're here the more you sweat" 100% sounded like my sassy 15-year-old😂😂 but I'm 100% agree with her I don't do heat and I really don't like sweating lol

[@anitablades6033]

Sweating is healthy removes toxins from your body. Then shower there gone God made our body's work very well.

[@galady8632]

Days like these can easily 'bog down' anyone's enthusiasm and impact their motivation. Taking a breather, allowing yourself time to think through everything and adjust as necessary is paramount. Ashley and Doug definitely are not quitters! I am always inspired by their determination, skills and patience. I very much appreciate this channel and the wonderful family being willing to share challenges and triumphs with us.😊

[@kimduncan8603]

My father cut about 3 inch long strips from the bags the insulation came in. Just use the straps and a staple gun to go across to hold it up. It was easy cost-efficient thing to do. He also didn’t wanna have to run to the store just wanted to finish the job. 😊😊😊

[@K._L._]

great tip! ⭐

[@beckyisabell4324]

This is getting to the exciting point. Can’t wait to see inside progress.

[@jomac2913]

It's good to see you taking great care of Stan.🥰

[@Sue7777000]

That's back-breaking work!

[@VelvetRedRoses]

And strain on the neck and shoulders. Not an easy job for sure.

[@margaretmarks6685]

I was wondering why you weren't using the wire braces for the insulation! Onward and upward! It will make such a difference when you get the ceiling done. 👍❤😘👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@AppyTX]

If I lived near y'all, I'd come over to help you.

[@carmeldoyle7494]

I admire you greatly Ashley, you a great person and a brilliant help to your husband,I always look forward to your video's because both of you are fantastic workers and I like that it's a very good quality in a person 😊

[@maryvanulzen3414]

I was thinking of staples and twine the whole video. I'm glad you're going to get some sort of supporters for the insulation. I was feeling the frustration from here.

[@annateague2354]

Ashley, is definitely the project manager.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I could hear Stan breath a sigh of relief! 😜 You know how I kept my insulation in? Baling twine! I tied a knot in either end and used my brad nailer to fasten them to the trusses. It's not pretty, but it works.

[@2friesshortofabigmac407]

years ago I received the same insulation free .. I installed it in a friends garage i had no clue they sold those wire holders... I stapled string and used it as supports , worked out pretty nice... can't wait to see it finished , great job

[@melissaciswhoibe9183]

I know from everything y'all have done so far, it will get done and it will get done right. I like Stan's white beard and coveralls. He looks like a nice man. ;)

[@GratefulGma10]

You always come up with such clever solutions. I was impressed by your willingness to undo the roof panel to get things right. I always regret later when I am too lazy to correct it at the beginning.

[@lechatbotte.]

Whoo boy the ceiling is always a big challenge

[@fijid8976]

Hi Doug and Ashley. I've said this before and will continue to say it. You are both hard working and make a phenomenal team. There is nothing the two of you can not accomplish, no matter how frustrating. I'm sure you will figure it out!. As always keep safe and God bless your beautiful family always ❤️ 😊 🤲

[@sharonhagen6362]

You are a wonderful, loving, and hard working family. You are an inspiration to all of us in our cyber neighborhood. You are loved by all of us though we’ve never met in the flesh. Remember, even though things are challenging, exhausting, and time consuming…we cheer you on…loudly and clearly because you are our dear neighbors!! We are proud of you, and we know that you will accomplish all that you set out to do!! Much love and care, your neighbor from Virginia!! ❤

[@rbirkheimer59]

If it's one thing it's another,what a pain. Next video you will get it all done. God Bless. Love, Granny

[@jeriemoore2000]

You two are cute. I wish you all the best, Belle and Maverick are beautiful🥰❤️

[@sandrarhea2328]

I know you’ll get it figured out. We’ve done so much projects that have been frustrating. It’s looking good though.

[@da1shark]

They have precut metal insulation hangers for 16 inch and 24 inch that you could use to hold up the insulation. Added cost but may make it easier to put up the panels. Just a thought. I am half way thru the video, maybe you mentioned it later. Yep, you mentioned it. Hope that works.

[@lynnew5619]

Like you, I’d rather de-construct and then re-construct again than leave something wrong. 👍👍 Good idea to get the straps. Your arms would be like jelly after a while. Definitely getting exciting now. 👏👏❤

[@douglasharlos4113]

Here's a big hug for you and your family and your babies are growing so fast

[@missykenyaking7741]

Hello Ashley and Doug and your beautiful children oh hi to Stan 😅keep moving forward you are almost there great job love your channel bless your happy home 🙏🥰🥰👍👍❤️❤️☝️

[@scottjohnson5449]

this is exactly what you should do..... when something dose not work out, stop trying and take a break steep back and try something different. i know ive have wasted lots of parts and money and other things because i was forcing it. now that its getting hotter take care of your selves stay hydrated ect. cant wait to see it all done!!

[@lisaclay3137]

Very intelligent choice. Makes sense to me 😊 You have the same affliction as I have. It's called logic, something that is not used often these days 😊

[@leesnow343]

Nice job guys! You have to find and easier way❤

[@sherryware]

Wishing you all the best in your efforts to insulate the ceiling. I remember how bad the heat combined with the humidity can be, I grew up in New Orleans. Be careful, heat exhaustion is a serious medical condition. Stay hydrated.

[@lyralong]

You are the best

[@securwoman]

Hey Doug and Ashley, I ended up buying the wires also! My insulation kept falling out of the bays and it was so frustrating. I haven't tried them yet. Let's hope they work for both of us!

[@BrentPoff]

ya'll daughter and son are so cute daughter looks like mom. son looks like dad so cute son mimics dad a lot.great video '

[@MrSpinnerbug]

Doug get a box if batt supports, it will hold insulation up and very fast to put in, no tools needed!

[@ebony5766]

Just what I was going to tell them. Holds the bats in place, ceasy to use .

[@larrywilliams8689]

They make wire hanger for this type of insulation you just push them in place please get a cloth nail apron for your screws love the video

[@Doloresgbryant]

I’m so proud of you for always making things right. You and Ashley are amazing

[@ltsplace3301]

Lookin good y’all! Doug I feel y’all’s pain. ANYTHING over head is a chore! Y’all will knock it out once you get the insulation ties in hand. Love y’all!

[@joycejones2979]

Doug, I knew you would figure it out as you ALWAYS DO. Don’t worry about the “what you should do” viewers because you know what works for you. I’m sure they mean no harm and want to help you but you know better than anyone what works. Carry on!💕

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

You precious family is amazing! I always enjoy watching your progress. I love the ceiling!

[@sharoncochran8508]

Tomorrow will be a better day!

[@Charlotte-bn4gp]

As always, great work and sharing knowledge for present and future DIYers! Thanks for sharing and hope your beautiful family has an amazingly blessed week!❣️

[@glenyoung4170]

Not negative...feel your pain..I stapled string on every truss from one end to the other 0ne run of string..after 2 hours of struggling ..I flew through it..After string was up...Cheers from Nova Scotia Canada 🇨🇦 eh!!

[@Roller-Ball]

You might want to think about renting a drywall lifter. Or harbor sells them. Just a thought.

[@RealJasmineLove]

You need to use a giant wooden T to help hold it. Not sure what it's called but it's a game changer. It's like an extra set of hands.

[@jemreandeau3583]

You guys never give up, I admire your tenacity and patience. Ashley may be small but she is Mighty 😊❤ Be well and God bless.

[@sharongriffith7505]

I love, love, love the way you two take care of Stan!!! I never saw Stan wear anything except his 'space' suit. Love the overalls! And now he certainly must feel cooler and more comfortable. Good job, you two, Ashley and Doug!

[@kevinnye5132]

Awkward hard tiring job Doug / Ashley but one that just has to be done, hopefully the clips will make a difference. Yep now time for good old Stan to strip off and lend a helping hand , has had it pretty easy for last 8 months or more 😉.

[@tomthumb4767]

When i install insulation without paper backer i use mason line in a criss - cross pattern stapled to the rafters to hold it up . Those ceiling panels look like a great choice .

[@nualarosth8448]

I admire that you never take the easy way out so sorry that you had to lift the roof, but it wouldn’t be correctly done❤

[@VelvetRedRoses]

I know you are getting lots of advice. It’s because we feel your frustration and want to jump in to lend a helping hand. We would just switch to another video if we didn’t love you guys!!! Fingers crossed that you will figure out an immediate solution and let that frustration evaporate away. We’re rooting for you! ❤❤❤

[@therealcraigsutton2740]

Slow progress but it's looking good so far Mr Doug & Ms Ashley! Glad to see Stan 😁

[@dorabort6622]

I have faith in you guys, you always figure out a good way to do the job!

[@shaneencalade4988]

Looking good….. Smart getting the wall built in the middle for support. I’m assuming it’s either not insured yet or very little and of course after finishing it will need to be updated and upgraded…… that’s always a scary thought especially living in a area that has storms.

[@maritzapaulino4867]

So cute working together

[@starlight_44]

Hi Doug & Ashlee 👍 great work on that installation of foil & pink stuff, and thinking of the comfort of your future renters.🇺🇸

[@kth260]

They’ve said they will not be renting it out

[@johngeoffrey1863]

It would have been nice to see the difference in temperature of the inside wall surface before and after the radiant barrier using an infrared thermometer on the sunny wall. It would have shown a measurable difference.

[@pattyd8480]

When you were painting the exterior of the mobile home, you were using a tool on a handle to protect from overspraying the paint. Wondering if that tool would that be helpful in holding the insulation up until you can get it secured? 🤔 You'll probably be done with the process before you see this comment.

[@thasfun]

It's safe to say, in gym talk, it was arms day. 🏋️‍♀️ 😂❤ I know it had to be satisfying getting that 1st one up.

[@srqlisa7881]

Doug I never disagree with you, but miss B is right it’s hot, it’s Florida so it’s hot. 😮 ❤❤

[@karenriggle5435]

It's gonna look great

[@kkeenan536]

For the few gaps without the reflective “insulation “, you could get a couple car windshield reflectors or just use heavy duty aluminum foil! Great progress 👍👏💪

[@earnestp.worrell5389]

I worked in a clean room for 10 years wearing Tyvek suits. I can attest to how good it feels to take those things off.

[@jacquicoder7160]

I heard Stan breathe a big sigh of relief! I also heard a little grumbling from Belle about the heat. That ceiling job has not been fun so far but I hope you got some help from the hardware store. I always appreciate how you are honest about the problems you run into and know just how to fix them. Fixing that truss took some time but I know you felt better about doing it. I hope you don't have anymore such obstacles as you get this ceiling done. Great teamwork and dedication to the task.

[@ericjohnson1008]

Y'all are getting things done. It's exciting to see how happy y'all are getting things done.

[@raecrowe9514]

I second neoman. Exchange the rest of your Pink for Rockwool bats. Stays put on its own, cuts with a steak knife, soundproofs, and is fire retardent. I put it my house in half the time it takes to do Pink.