We Have To Make Some Changes - DIY Life

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Warning!! Anyone that complains about us "not finishing anything", or harasses us about our kitchen, or thinks they can dictate to us how we should be living our lives, or calls our property a junk yard/used car sales lot, has the potential of getting blocked. Be patient with us as we work through our DIY life.

[@carolyonn3933]

My Daddy was a contractor and he said it takes just much time to do something wrong as it does to do it right but yet you have people that think they're saving time and money but they aren't. I enjoy watching you do things right.❤ good job.

[@marymisdom3955]

@@carolyonn3933 so true! My dad said if something is worth doing, it's worth doing riight.☺️

[@leethebee1560]

Great way to slow down is. Vacation, take some time for you and your family to have some fun. Head to the beach camp and enjoy.

[@heavenboundhomestead126]

I enjoy the way they Interact with each other. They have fun together as they build.

[@vionkinipsagallegoski4207]

👏👏👏

[@mkel858]

I like what Mike Holmes said if your going to do it do it right the first time.

[@mariehall9514]

Y’all make things better than new. Love this channel!

[@shelleylee8774]

I love that you two are so practical. In order to "satisfy the audience", I feel a lot of content creators might go way into debt simply creating content. I feel like the loyal followers of your channel (I am one!) watch your videos because they can relate to your lifestyle of saving up before jumping into big projects, and appreciate the little projects where you find use for materials you already have. We could all learn a LOT from not only your work ethic but also your fiscal ethic.

[@douglasbooker8330]

Thanks for sharing so much diy content. You guy’s always give good insights on your work regardless. And evee laughs are so contagious.

[@lechatbotte.]

Doug does have good tongue in cheek humor always gets me lol

[@Kim-n-Brian]

I am hanging with you guys for the long haul....doesnt matter to me what you decide to do or in what order , I like to watch your content no matter what it is and put my two cents in once in a while !😊

[@marafarnham595]

Good idea about the door. The window makes more sense. Doesn't matter what you tackle or what project you are working on, changing up what you are working on. Much love to everyone 🤗 ❤️ 😊

[@ca6177]

Wow! It never ceases to amaze me how people are perfectly OK with doing a lousy job! 😮 those oranges are awesome! Take care.

[@brendahaire8824]

It will make a nice room for Eevee.

[@galady8632]

I look forward to Eevee having a dedicated craft space. I admire how the family supports one another and works together so well. The window will allow so much sunlight in and add more functionality via fewer doors. The trailer wals a solid investment for many reasons. Plus new content. It's a total Win-Win for everyone!

[@brendariddle2349]

Wow how nice about you all having an orange /tangerine tree on your property!! That is such a bonus. I agree with you all about the window instead of the door. Such a good thing finding that wire. I think most of us watching you don’t care what you are working on, I know that I don’t. I’ll watch whatever you are doing. You all Seem to be a part of my family. I love everything you work on. Until next time. ❤❤❤❤

[@tom.p1986]

that orange tree is awesome

[@ireneromero5326]

Great job you two 👏 ❤! I'll continue to watch no matter what you do.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I love that you have a tangerine tree! My sister-in-law had one many years ago when we visited her in California. Those tangerines were so delicious! We ate and ate them while we were there. In future years you can preserve them by canning if you want. I canned some a couple years ago. There is an enzyme you can get to dissolve the membranes so you don’t have to peel each little section. It was a fun process.

[@jamesmurphy5581]

Hats off to you after all of these years of watching your videos. You have always done everything properly and I would buy a "Doug approved" building over all others if I needed to. Bravo!

[@beckypage6041]

Man! I wished I could grow orange trees in my yard. Lucky you 😊 Good vid today. Until next time, take care. Have a fantastic week.

[@hardenmama1800]

I always enjoy watching whatever you do because you do it so well.

[@labbrockington7854]

Smart idea to put in a window so you still have daylight coming in. God bless you guys ☃️🦋

[@valeriefothergill760]

Loved seeing Eevee with a power tool💪🏼💪🏼

[@kareneDallas]

Your orange tree is wonderful!

[@Mrs.Silversmith]

That is a happy looking orange tree.

[@victoriakesler5949]

Yep, move at your own pace! Do it your way! Love watching everything you do. " KEEP ON KEEPING ON "🙂👍

[@valerieb8006]

How awesome to have a productive orange tree! 🍊🍊🍊...The change to a window instead of the door is a Great idea. More light! I enjoy whatever ya'll are doing.

[@anitamiller5913]

Thank goodness you decided to remove the wall. That wire splicing job is so scary! Looks like a fire waiting to happen. Thankfully you removed it. Love to all ❤

[@aileenhaggarty681]

Love the orange tree. I am always waiting in anticipation for the next video. Bless 👍🙏🏻❤️

[@annettearties8538]

I love you guys' work ethics. To make changes to what works best for you is a dream. I love your living process. The privacy, senerity, and the freedom to having a better life. 🥰🥰

[@kindness5130]

Beautiful orange tree. Enjoy. Nice repair on the end wall. Blessings.

[@Night_hack]

It’s smart to pay off your debts as you go. Then when you’re finished it’s paid for or nearly paid for. Can’t wait to see all the exterior painting completed on the house and storage trailer. That will go a long way in bringing it all together. Take care. 😊

[@maggiep3129]

I would have a large bowl of those oranges in my kitchen. Whenever we can get good oranges in my part of the world, I have one with my breakfast everyday. I envy, but also applaud the fact, that you have an orange tree in your yard!

[@jacolyngoodwin650]

So so, happy you’re going to fix the tree trailer. I love that you can make broken and old trailers into something useful. Love watching your channel. Keep restoring

[@ninabooker2904]

Yay ! Fix the smashed trailer ! 👏❤️

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

They look like Tangerines and they are so sweet, love how you focus on making the job done correctly. This will be like a new work trailer when you are finished ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@thasfun]

The orange tree was definitely a wonderful treat. What JOY it would bring me to be able to walk in my backyard and pick a juicy orange. 😊❤

[@justkenny6474]

Your "shed" is looking better than my house, and I think it's going to be more fabulous.

[@teafrog777]

Smart move. You always can use more light. And a door to your hobby room makes it nice. I enjoy what you always have going on.

[@carolynsilvers9999]

When I lived in Florida my back yard had grapefruit, lemons, oranges and kumquats… but my favorite fruit was our fig tree

[@ronmimnaugh7674]

The #1 rule of lumber, wherever you stack it, one of the next projects will you require you to move it all. Really like the direction of this project.

[@carlapierle8623]

Yikes, does it make you wonder if there are other places with hidden splices? Good thing you decided to replace that door! You remind me of Mike Holmes', "Do it right" philosophy. If I ever needed a house inspected, I would want Mike to do it!

[@lainyfromrainypnw]

As you found the wiring, would you have considered it a fire hazard? Fresh oranges from your own trees. When I lived in California, I had six orange trees & it was so cool to go out & pick them from the tree & then making fresh orange juice for breakfast…& then the kids would get a fresh orange in their lunch boxes. 😊❤

[@bestlifeblessed]

I would have put in a patio door in the center of the wall for lots of natural light.

[@joycejones2979]

Doug, I know you were wondering, when you took the door off the end of your building, what those folks were thinking about when they put that spliced wire in the wall. And how they thought that those screws were holding onto anything. I think all or most of them were just on the wall and not screwed into that stud. Even I know not to put anything like that into the wall. Good thing you are who you are. Your orange tree is BEAUTIFUL! What a treat to be able to step out into your back yard and pick oranges! And the tree is abundantly full of them! What a blessing because fruit is so expensive now days. Nice job on that new framing. Be blessed.💕

[@bowlmeoverva]

Orange tree really cool. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice week. 🙂

[@shirleyquezada5864]

The window is going to look good! Enjoying these projects! Oranges look delicious 😋

[@TommieJean-l4c]

Wonderful to have unsprayed oranges for the picking❤

[@diyfferent]

Yep! The one I had today was superb...so delicious.

[@NinaFodale-y2e]

Laughed so hard when you were sticking and unsticking your gloves from the electrical tape, it's such a "Doug" thing to do! 😂

[@sewndebisdream6953]

I'm so excited! Putting in a window is perfect! 👍👍👍

[@jacquicoder7160]

Wow, I'm glad you decided to look into that wall! That was some very poor workmanship and could have been so hazardous. You knew just exactly what to do to fix it. I'm sure it will look great when you are finished. We are hanging with you, enjoying seeing your progress and looking forward to the next steps. That orange tree is awesome. I'm not a real fan of oranges but I know the tree-ripened ones taste very different from store-bought so enjoy one for me, Eevee.

[@sandywilkerson9271]

Another great idea to replace door with a window😮. The Orange tree is loaded!! 😊❤❤

[@diyfferent]

Yea, I think this year the tree has been the most abundant :)

[@pattycarosi9618]

Hi Doug and Eveey. Great idea on the window you don't need to two doors. I am all for more windows to let light inside. You all do what works for you all. I enjoy all the videos. I like that you explain what your doing. That helps if one of us are not sure how to do a project. Have a great week. 🙏♥️🌴

[@darthraiderVt]

I like the fact that you're not spending beyond your means. Even if you do (what you think are menial tasks,) we will watch and support you. Keep up the great work!!

[@2winlock]

So enjoy watching you guys! Never boring. And an Orange tree!! Wow! ❤️🍊

[@danawelder5561]

The paint peeling off the door looks like angel wings 🪽

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

As much De-construction and construction as you all do, you need to get one of those wide strong roofing magnets on wheels, to be able to pick up all the nails and screws easily. Gong to look good with just a window on the back. Wow fresh oranges on your own tree! Lucky you!

[@dianeedwards9958]

That’s such a great Idea, a nice window where she works, and creates her things. Thank you love all your videos.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Every thing in its own time. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 🌟🎄⛄🍭🎁🍬

[@denisewilson8367]

Exactly, life dictates what our choices are. Then we must choose the best one for ourselves. Most of the time, it's not what we'd like to do, but what we can afford to do. Whether that's time, money, space, materials or abilities.

[@mrsdig57]

The window will give you a little more wall space to use. Y'all will recrop quickly and be back on track before you know it. Doug we all know you and Eevee will come up with great ideas to get a few more things done with what you already have around the house. Love to you all!❤

[@michaelkennedy8247]

Great idea more wall space

[@jenniferkristensen4870]

for me waiting for your to bring in more money is a plus as you are working on all the tie bits like everyone else does and I learn that and how to do the it's bits too. for me it totally works yay!

[@gaybrinda113]

I know the damaged storage has real roof issues, but I think it could be a great temp wood shed. Like you're doing. If you put the wood on raisers and cover it with a tarp it should make it thru rain storms

[@carriebishop8838]

You say you have a large amount of costs, you have had to slow down on projects, but you're still real people with lives. I doubt all of us only watch for the projects, I really enjoyed watching the tire video and hearing about how you're normal and have interruptions from life like the rest of us. I don't see you as fairy characters but real people and I'm sure others will understand as well. Life happens and it doesn't always give such engaging content. We will still appreciate the other moments you shared on the other channel. Your storage project is coming along nicely and whatever takes up your time tomorrow is just as important as this. Enjoy December with your family and we will be waiting in anticipation for whatever you bring us next, whatever it is.

[@beverleymartin1881]

We are happy to watch whatever you put up. ❤

[@sandraanddelgray3180]

I think wood framing the busted trailer is a very good and cost affected way to restore a useful trailer. You can do it, Doug.

[@lindadaum9408]

That orange tree looks amazing! So many oranges, now you may have fresh oh in the morning 😊.

[@lindaschoolcraft8536]

Those are tangerines…….i love them. Wish I lived near you, I would be raiding your tree….lol. Love you guys!

[@ZmarleneZ]

i'm sure Belle enjoys those wasp nests! great job as always guys❤

[@diyfferent]

Yes she does! We just went out shopping tonight because she wanted to find a display case to put it in. We found the perfect size. Thanks :)

[@davidbridges8402]

In Northern Michigan, my wife has a window out the back of her office, in the spring she has an abundance of migratory birds that travel up the coast of Lake Huron , I think she has seen over sixty different species. She loves that back window 😅

[@jackie6582]

Wow fresh oranges yummy👍

[@lechatbotte.]

Always a great choice to take your time and do it the best way. I was thinking that door is going to go. Like with any project you have to live with something for a while to see how it works for you. It’s smart.

[@AfterTheRains]

I was stupidly pleased when you said you wanted a window there Eevee! 😄 I love seeing little odd jobs being ticked off a to do list and I can only surmise others feel the same.

[@lindacarruthers3423]

I laughed to myself when you showed the “That’ll do” job of the door install. My husband is extremely accomplished at That’ll Do. The person responsible for the door install and my husband would very likely enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat together.They’d probably find they had a lot in common. isn’t it interesting the way quirks and shortcomings wired into our spouses change from irritating to amusing as time passes.When a typical ‘Dad’ remark or action occurs we all catch each others eye and and smile broadly.I loved the view you showed us from Eevees window😂❤

[@suesmith5033]

How great thatyou have all those oranges to eat fresh and pick to have later. Im so jealous! Lol

[@meinschatzi8978]

You guys are such a cute couple. I just enjoy your channel so much - just waiting for videos all the time. Don’t let the trolls or negative comments affect your channel. And always don’t beat yourself up getting videos up. I enjoy the hard work you do and I know it’s not easy. So all the work is appreciated for us to enjoy.

[@southernladywithmanyhats7428]

YUMMY, I have never eaten an orange straight off the tree! I bet those are awesome!!!

[@smiller6925]

Always interesting. Glad you are being cautious with finances. Make a bunch of orange juice and grated orange peel, and freeze it! Also- dried orange slices/peel for Christmas will smell heavenly.

[@kathysultzbaugh3858]

I enjoy your channel very much😊

[@diyfferent]

Thank you. We really appreciate it.

[@doloresrozman5612]

Lucky Girl,you go girlfriend. Don't be afraid of those power tools. That's what I keep telling myself.

[@woodrowmuse8437]

Just do at your convenience, with the cost of materials for the projects…… love your videos ❤

[@jjbud3124]

Those are big tangerines, not oranges, but even more delicious and easier to peel and eat. Also easier to separate the sections.

[@gottaspeakout4272]

A window for more light and a worthless door gone, great work. I really need to go buy an orange now 😀

[@lynnew5619]

I had a sneaking suspicion that you would recover your trailer somehow. Look forward to seeing your ideas. Good move with the window. Lots of light is necessary for a lot of hobbies. 👏👏❤

[@diyfferent]

I was going to scrap it, but I'm slowly having my mind changed.

[@gingerloar5000]

Glad you’re considering using the trailer with wood walls. Building is coming along nicely. The window is a great choice. Love the orange tree. Have a wonderful day.

[@karencary3312]

I'm with you all the way!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@diyfferent]

Thank you!

[@anitamiller5913]

Love the fresh oranges too! They are such a healthy option for the whole family. Enjoy your oranges Eevee!

[@heavenboundhomestead126]

Juice the Oranges that you will not be able to eat before they get right.. Then you can freeze the juice.

[@harleydude-xo8pu]

That wiring looks like the place I am rehabbing, finding cut live wire in boxes hidden behind drywall and at light switches. I had to cut out all the dry wall in order to figure out why no power but had tool telling me there is power. Surprised place never burnt to the ground. To top it off I had to completely rebuild the platform for an elevated tub and rebuild the shower due to plumbing that was never glued together.

[@shergc]

You're blessed to be in a mild climate so you can comfortably work outside. We're up to 32 degrees in our part of Michigan. The Orange and Orange tree looked wonderful. It reminded me of the orange groves near Bok Tower.

[@davidbeauchene]

this space is going to be good for storage and also can be used for your KZbin studio office etc.

[@cindyslittlehouse]

Love the orange tree ! The window much better choice than door 😊

[@ILGuy2012]

Could you put a tarp over the damaged section on the trailer to keep some of the water out until you decide for sure what you're going to do with it? Maybe span a 2x4 over the crunched side to keep the tarp from sagging? Splicing in a piece of wire to go around the door was sketchy, but at least they used wire nuts vs. just twisting the ends of the wire together and wrapping them in electrical tape. That's what I found in my attic when someone needed to get power when adding the doorbell.

[@diyfferent]

We considered a tarp, but we're just tired of throwing them out after a couple of years. They don't seem to last long.

[@donnalaughlinhogan3819]

Love your videos so whatever you put out is fine ,♥️🇨🇦

[@rosegarcia5069]

I had no idea about the oranges...lucky you to have an orange tree.

[@cynthiagayheart5673]

I wish my husband and I worked together as well as you two do. Love the idea of a window instead of Door.

[@pinkmosquito22]

I called it in the last video!! I knew you would replace the door with a window! That's probably the only time I've successfully guessed what you were going to do! 😂 The shoddy work of some people really truly surprises me, I don't know how anyone can consciously do that and leave it! That header ain't goin nowhere, Doug! 😉 Thanks for sharing your latest adventure! Hugs fam! 💞

[@diyfferent]

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[@KP-wg5lm]

I like the rate at which you guys are uploading videos. I would so much rather see progress on a project than wait a month to see a “completed” project video. I commented on a previous video, but I will say it again: I really think you and Eevee should strip the broken storage trailer down to the frame and build a tiny house on it. You guys did such an amazing job on your own house, and it would be fun to see you re-create that in a smaller version. You could rent it out on Airbnb or just a regular lease term and earn passive income. You could park it at your main property or at the trailer home property. Just a suggestion 😊

[@zippytippy]

You are such a GREAT teacher. 👍

[@aleset1]

WOW! Beautiful orange tree! Beautiful work also as always.

[@irenebaker8263]

What a beautiful orange tree..the vibrant green and orange!

[@Pawithlove]

It’s nice to see Evee “up front” in more videos.

[@hilliebruinsma8420]

You know best how to do it and when so anyway enjoy the oranges so cool that you have a orange tree

[@sooome9294]

You have been putting out videos and I have missed some. I have time to catch up. Glad you decided to install a window instead a door. You had the supplies you needed for the job and eliminated stuff to store. It sounds like a win-win situation. Looking forward to the next video.

[@kimglass8371]

After being a faithful watcher to your channel, I still get all the "ahhhhh" feels when you sure something up and build it stronger than it had been before!

[@AngelaWhelan-l3w]

Oh my goodness I am so jealous😍I want that orange tree 😂 Lovin the window instead of that rubbish door. 🤩