The Most FUNCTIONAL Skoolie Kitchen EVER | SKOOLIE BUILD

This sure was one heck of a week for our build! Some projects are looking amazing, but sometimes, results that can best be described as "functional" are all that we aim for...
Jimmy manages to build (and paint) 8ft of upper cabinets for the kitchen from start to finish. Complete with soft-close hinges and some super stylish (and have I mentioned that they're functional?) handles.
Natalie continues working on installing FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) walls in the shower, and is still reeling from the decision to have an extremely customized shower. This will pay off eventually when we have (1) a tiny shower that's just big enough to meet our needs, and (2) a 'secret' room for our Nature's Head composting toilet.
We had a LOT of fun making this video, and hope you have just as much fun watching!
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[@ShellysNest]

We are so proud of everything you two are doing! The bus is looking awesome! Your videos are great! They flow so well, it always leaves us wanting to see more.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate your support ❤️❤️❤️

[@bsnbbq]

I’ve been binge watching the past couple of days, from the beginning of your build until this video. I feel like you should already be in the 6-figures for subs! You’re amazing and your bus reflects that. I haven’t peeked at any future vids, but I hope that you do a “Q&A”. It’d be so cool to learn your school/work/life experience that led you to this point -> totally slaying this build! Looking forward to the next vids!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you! You just made our day 💚 We’re so happy to know that you enjoy watching, and can’t wait to share our future adventures! We would love to do a Q&A soon, probably once things calm down a bit more with the build 😅

[@andreefaniel275]

***..What a great gifted team you make .. 😘💕.. God Bless you guys .. long life to your team .. Love from Québec 🇲🇶***

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I'm super impressed by both of you!

[@chhook949]

Both large jobs came out incredible 2 more steps closer to Hitting The Road! Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

I wonder if putting wide masking tape over your cut lines before marking and cutting them would keep the frp shards from hitting you?

[@rebeccahulon888]

We met your parents earlier this year in Maggie Valley. They told us about your channel and I forgot till you popped up today. It's looking good and we know about the heat and humidity in the south.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

That’s so cool! 😎 Thanks so much for checking us out! 💚

[@debbiehurst8579]

Hi Becky! I'm so glad you found this channel. Hope you enjoyed your time in Oregon!

[@d.subramaniam1147]

I really like how you did your cabinets

[@montyforster3370]

You guys are tooooo sweet. Luv watchin lol

[@Hmd938]

Omgggg Natalie your tip is SPOT ON. Do not start in the summer unless you wanna make everything ten times harder than it always is 😭 I should’ve bought mine in early January at least…

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Lol, we honestly didn’t expect the build to take this long… 😂 The heat and humidity has been brutal, but it’s making us work faster so we can finally drive somewhere cooler. I miss those days when we were building in the Spring! 🥲

[@UnKnown-zy1km]

Looking good, in case you dont know they make plastic/PVC trim for the shower walls works perfect for those type of shower panels. It will hide the seems and the silicone very well. Plus it will give you a nice pro finished look. Oh and the plastic trim is cheap easy to install. It cuts with a pair of scissors or you can use a razor knife. The trim is flexible, thin and comes wide enough to cover the larger gaps. So you shouldn't have any problems at all. Anyways Your bus is looking so good you guys are doing a great job... ❤😊 👏👏👍🏻👍🏻

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! We’ll definitely look into that! The silicone seems to be water proof but I am definitely worried about the durability over time so that would probably help

[@allyssafitzgerald5107]

So enjoyed watching you guy's, can't wait to see the finished product. Sending best wishes from the Bahamas.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

We can't wait either! Thanks so much! 😊💚

[@KAMIA_MIA]

Been binge watching your build straight through, love it! Have you named it?

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Hey that’s awesome!! I’m glad you enjoy watching! ❤️ And no we have not. We wanted to wait until inspiration hit us but we haven’t come up with anything that has stuck yet…. So if you think of any names, we’d love to hear them!

[@lueyd6267]

You guys killed it this week - confidence looks good on you Natalie💜. maybe put the matching plastic trim to go around all your edges? Just a thought

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks!! I had thoughts of that but some of the gaps were still a little too big. We’ll see how how the silicone works out once it’s dry

[@AdamandAtlas]

Great job guys! You’re getting so close! It’s coming together so nicely.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks!! 💚 It feels like we're so close, but the final stretch always seems to take the longest! 😅

[@AdamandAtlas]

@@JimmyandNatalie totally!! Definitely way closer than we are! I wish we worked as fast as you guys haha

[@gmay757112]

Your bus looks pretty sharp, nice job. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you! We can't wait either! 😄

[@pitbullmomplans]

Just watched all your videos the past few days and finally caught up! Really enjoying your build and unique layout!! Natalie, you are making me see that I can do anything - thank you for that!! Such a fun channel to watch 😊

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much!! We’re really glad to have you here! Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️

[@tracy2092]

good job its looking great 😊

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much!! ❤️

[@jm4672]

I subscribed because y'all are such a cute couple is unbelievable y'all are both so cute

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much! ☺️ 💚💚💚

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome drawers dude That doesn’t sound right 🤣🤣

[@mildredlackey1938]

You two are doing a great job on the shower and cabinets , you should be proud , 👍🤗

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much! 😊💚

[@georgeorwellchannel8750]

FRP is fiberglass reinforced plywood. Why would you need to reinforce plastic with fiberglass?

[@marycgarmon7140]

looks great. add some gas struts to the cabinet doors to hold them open.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! They actually were delivered the other day, so you should be able to see them installed in the next video!

[@aaronrogers4759]

Great work guys! Your skoolie bus build is looking good.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you!! 💚

[@sharoneasley]

Well, I guess with rain like that you’ll be able to find the leaks.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Haha gotta look on the brightside!

[@tedduke1699]

That shower was the HARDEST project and it will be wonderful when you use it.

[@johnstuart8511]

Love the Team effort. Positive attitude. Got to get it done (Excellently). "You 2 rock". Doing a great job. Thank you for sharing your videos. Right-on. Regards

[@jencduke]

Hey your latest video just popped up in my suggestions, I'm in SC too! I just bought a short bus last month and am currently in the demo pross. I can't wait to start the build! I've watched a few more of tour videos you guys are great! Love a bad ass chick who knows her stuff! Keep up the great videos 😁

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much!! 💚 This build has been super fun for both of us, but I (Natalie) have personally really enjoyed getting to learn so many cool new skills. When we started this project, we knew that we BOTH wanted to fully understand how all of the systems of the bus worked. My confidence has improved so much as a result of that decision. So glad you enjoy our videos, and thanks so much for your comment. You made my day! 😄 Good luck on your build!! Hopefully the SC weather will be kinder now than it was all summer! 😅

[@jencduke]

@@JimmyandNatalie Thanks 😊 the weather can be brutal. It is empowering being able to learn and accomplish new skills and understand new things isn't it? That will be the electrical for me...I'm sure when I get to that point I'll have done plenty of research though. Take care and most importantly have fun!

[@jimbooth3]

Oh, No. Brown board, aka Masonite, should never be used in a high humidity environment. There is a type of drywall especially made for shower enclosures.

[@Trygn]

Good work Keep it up Great couple 😈💯🤝

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much!! 💚💚💚

[@commonman7776]

thumbs up in support of your channel

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much! 😊💚

[@deannamack2199]

Everything inside looks great! Really enjoying watching your build. Going to have to go back n watch from the beginning! 💚

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much!! 💚 We’re glad to have you along for the ride! 😄

[@flgirl250]

Same here, anxious to see the beginning

[@r8edrv4fun65]

I'm not looking forward to doing the same thing with our shower. Jimmy, you're such a sweet guy. Natalie is a lucky woman.

[@markdemedeiros3239]

It may be to late when you read this.....make sure to check the thickness of the wall where the mixer valve and shower head mount....I've seen other builds end up with a problem in this area. Test mount your mixer valve for flushness. Hope this area goes smoothly for you Natalie.

[@alstaubin3699]

Looking great trying not to jump ahead to see finished project but going video by video.

[@johnpruitt2534]

Just a question. If you were already set up with propane, why did you install a Chinese diesel heater and not a RV style propane furnace?

[@JimmyandNatalie]

No, good question! It’s basically because our bus runs off of diesel and, although we did not have time for it when we did the heater install, we can hook up the diesel heater to pull fuel directly from our bus fuel tank in the future.

[@montyforster3370]

And condensation deisal no prob. Love watchin you guys hugs and all that

[@r8edrv4fun65]

The smiley face section makes me giggle. The camera movement makes it perfect. 😊 Thanks for that!

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Its hot and humid here, just started yesterday on gutting the bus. Its a retired book mobile so I don't need to gut it completely. The floorplan is proving to be the most difficult.

[@JasmineYellow2]

love watching your content 🌻

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you! We’re so happy to hear that! 🥰💚

[@taco-lover]

Jimmy, shame on you for putting Natalie in the drawer and closing it! 😊

[@kymberleyanne]

I have a suggestion for your videos can you number them> I just watched the kitchen go in and you were waiting for tile for the side wall of the kitchen but now I dont know what the next video is, without numbers. because this one has the tiles done.

[@patireland3345]

Building an E-Ticket in your RV is Golden!

[@eloyanzaldua1889]

You guys work well together. Keep up the great work. Oh and yes, that glue is pretty nasty n strong.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! We really love working together, and yes! That glue was awful! 😝

[@eloyanzaldua1889]

Yes, I'm in gonzales louisiana, with all this rain and tryin to keep the grass cut every 5 days, there is only time to tinker with bus in the late evening.

[@dangriffiths613]

Great job guys. You are doing great. Looking good

[@billynnc1998]

Great Job on all projects. ps what part of SC you call home?

[@brianpeterson5559]

Wow nice job guys , thanks 👍

[@aprilgriggs5071]

♥️🥰♥️🥰♥️O~M~GEEE!!♥️🥰♥️🥰♥️ You guys did it again!! It looks fabulous!! Really impressed with both of your skills!! I just love the look of everything! 🌻🌷🌺🌹🌼⚘🌻🌷🌺🌹🌼⚘🌻🌷🌺

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you so much!! 😄💚 This was a really fun and rewarding week for us, with tons of visible progress! We love how everything is turning out too, so thanks for sharing our excitement! 🥰

[@seeyou1812]

cannot stop watching you two kids

[@ginat12345]

Keep at it, you'll be full timing before you know it!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! We're so close to moving in!! 😄

[@paige6028]

Looking really nice! You guys are doing an amazing job! I love how you are taking your time to make sure everything looks as clean cut & finished looking as possible. Off the topic has anyone ever told Jimmy that he looks just like John Heder in Napoleon Dynamite? They could be brothers! One of mine & my husband's favorite movies & actor...so that's a compliment!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Haha thanks! 😂 And yeah we are trying to make things look nice as we can… but we’re getting to the point where we just want to finish up to get on the road! 😄

[@fliegenuss]

I am in AWE of you two ... your videos fill me with so much joy and hope for our future. I've watched well over 100 skoolie-build videos by now (yours are by far my favorite!) and started my own build about 10 days ago ... a traveling art studio for myself and my two kitties. I sincerely hope to run into you on the road. Wishing you godspeed and great adventures!!!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

That sounds like so fun!! 🥰 Thanks so much for your support and hopefully we’ll meet up on the road one day! ❤️

[@djpWilson]

Woohoo! Glad you guys had a good week!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! 💚 We’re certainly grateful for it! 😄

[@darinanderson9321]

Looks good!!!!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@Haeilifax]

Those handles really make the cabinets pop!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks!! We think so too! 😁

[@CSSkoolieProject]

Looking great! We’re working in the southern heat and humidity right along with you guys, it’s tough! Stay hydrated 😅

[@JimmyandNatalie]

It really is rough… We have to keep telling ourselves that it’ll cool down eventually. And if it doesn’t, we can go somewhere with better weather once the build is done! 😂 Thanks so much for watching y’all! 💚

[@wild13hawk]

Jimmy, quit selling yourself short! You did a great job with the cabinets.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! Having them up and painted with all the handles installed really helps tie it all together 😄

[@cultivateyourcurves1711]

You two are my absolute favorite bus builders ❤️ Way to go on that shower Natalie!!! Jimmy you did fantastic on the cabinets. I love the way you edited this video too. Your videos always make me smile .

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you so much! That makes us both so happy to hear! ❤️ We love working on the build, also creating and sharing these videos makes it all the more fun. 😄 Thanks so much for keeping up with our build!

[@mickeypark4430]

Curious as what size wood and dimensions of the upper and lower cabinets. Everyone shows building these but nobody shares dimensions or actual size of wood/material.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

We used 1x2 pine board for the "frame" of all the cabinets and doors and 1/2" plywood for the actual walls and structure of the upper/lower cabinets. For the doors, I used a 1/4" dado blade to cut grooves in the wood and fit it with 1/4" sanded plywood. All the dimensions for the lower doors and drawer faces varied wildly since it was such a custom kitchen. But the whole setup is ~8ft long and we made the upper cabinet doors match the width of the window that they were above (about 2.5' long each). Hope that helps! 😄

[@mickeypark4430]

@@JimmyandNatalie thanks. if you guys are ever in Tennessee around Chattanooga or Cleavland and need to boon dock let me know. You are more than welcome .

[@mariagreen4738]

You guys are amazing! ❤️ way to push through!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks!! 🥰 We’ll get this bus built one way or another!

[@loophead614]

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[@steveg2509]

Looking really good you two! So fun!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much! We really are having fun with it! 😄

[@jkabholat]

Great job you two on all of your cuts.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! Honestly all the practice has helped 😅