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As my husband always says, “Just because it is different... doesn’t make it wrong.”

Doug if you tire of this type of work you might go into the Diplomatic Service. You can verbally tap dance thru so many situations it stuns me. This is by far not the first demonstration of your talent to graciously explain techniques, shipping problems, purchases and various other issues. You're so calm and logical plus reassuring that whatever the issue, "you've got it". That's a compliment. Plus your sincere delivery seals the deal. Enjoying your progress as always. Blessings

Doug, you make everything look very easy . I love how you explain things you never put anybody down for their way of doing things you’re very kind hearted gentle man.

The property may not be yours but the view certainly is. Beautiful!

I’ve been on this journey with you since Indiana. It was thrilling to see your family get your place in Michigan. I’m always blown away by what you accomplish and always think about my grandparents ingenuity when I watch what you do. Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories and for sharing your highs and lows. You were my first KZfaq subscription when you were out in the country and are one of the few that I continue to follow. Much love to your precious family.❤️

Just so you know, I would never presume to contradict your methods! I know from watching your work for a long time, you do much research & preparation to do the job right! In addition, you are both professionals in my estimation because of your experience! We’ve seen nothing but the best thought out projects time & time again! Great job, as usual! ❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️

I just don’t understand why some people can’t just enjoy what your doing ,and think oh that’s different and accept it. Live and let live we all do things differently. That’s what makes life so colourful we don’t all need to be the same. your method has clearly worked for you and the job look awesome. Yet again another enjoyable video watching from the uk x

Well you never will here me tell you are doing something wrong bc I watch not bc I know how to do the things that your doing or am I going to do it. I watch to see how good you guys do things. Bc I have never been disappointed 😁

It’s not your land Ashley but you own the view , great video. Looking good Xxx

This whole "wrong" subject reminds me of canning food. Jars and lids have changed over time. So the technique had to change. But people will still argue about how their grandma did it. Lol Love watching y'all!

The main key to everything you said is that you appreciate ALL the comments and suggestions and appreciate your subscribers being here. You do a lit of things i may not do but i have also learned a good number of things. And trust me when i say no one has a better work ethic than the two of you.

You are so gracious about people telling you that you’re doing it wrong; good hearts!

Doug, that’s exactly why I said not to worry about what people say about you doing your projects incorrectly. The way you do things is what’s right for you and Ashley. You’re sweet for explaining why you do what you do. I wouldn’t. It looks great by the way.💕

I'm always impressed by the way you address critics who think you aren't doing something right. I'm not any kind of expert but it is clear to me that you take the time to research new ways to do things and you have a very keen desire to do a job the best way possible, even if it takes longer and/or costs more. The soffits look nice and clean. Ready for the siding now.

I always say “ you do you, Boo”. Meaning I’ll do mine my way and you do yours your way. Some people are tunnel vision and can only see their way. Great job! Looks great.

Sadly many have become so good at pointing out how wrong things are instead of embracing that there are many ways to do something right! I am glad ya'll just do you! I appreciate your DIYfference! 💞

It's nice that you take the time to address critiques.

As some of the building methods and materials are quite different to those that we use here in Australia, I don’t think of what you’re doing as right or wrong, I really just enjoy watching what you’re doing, and as your results are quite often innovative, and look terrific, it is worth the watch.

Ashley I’m impressed at you holding the stick bug. It’s an amazing creation of God.

Your property is beautiful. You’re both making your home comfortable and safe for your family 🌿

People really need to learn how to stop judging things by their own term. It's such a poor thing that the society happier doing it rather than not. Please don't get discouraged by the negative comment, we always love the journey of your home no matter what the method you used in it. :)

I like the fact that there are no nails and no caulking. To me that is really great! I like the fact that the drip edge stands out and away from the facia. This really helps with shedding the rainwater away. You guys always pay attention to the details. I admire that about all the work that you two do. It looks great!👍

Wow! That looks so nice!!! You are really getting to the end of the renovation .....then you can enjoy your beautiful home. It is really fantastic.....if people have watched you and your accomplishments, I don't see how they can believe that you haven't researched and evaluated the processes you are using. I am so proud of what you have done. You and Ashley are amazing!!!

And this is why your channel is called 'DIYfferent' and not Same old Same old! Keep doing it your way.. It looks so good

Doug and Ashley. You have no need to explain yourself. You just keep doing you. Blessings.

Your installation is perfect.

It's your home do it the way you want too, your home is going to look great for years to come.Great work Doug and Ashley.

I raced on the Ironman circuit for a few years and people always freaked out on social forums seeing the volume of training folks would put in vs. what they were doing. I would always say there are a few thousand athletes competing on the day and there will be a few thousand ways people would train to cross the line at the end of the 140.6 miles. All that to say that I admire you guys. The work is always thought out, clean and executed flawlessly.

Doug besides being a great tradesman you have a great wit. I enjoy my little giggles with some of the things you say :) Ashley is one amazing woman embracing everything. A women that any men would be proud to have as a wife.

Such meticulous work and so I ingenious! Doug, you are a great self-taught Craftsman! Nice job! So proud of you both!!

Another awesome job! I don’t know why people ever doubt your work it’s always so precise!

I never doubted that it was right. I knew you'll had done your research before you made the investment. It looks amazing. The view is beautiful.

I have been a remodeler for years and have always pushed back when someone wanted vinyl fascias. I always do aluminum. You may have just changed my mind. The system you showed makes perfect sence and I can find no flaw in it. I can't believe I never looked at vinyl that way before.Thank you guys for posting this.

Can't wait to see the siding. I don’t know why anyone questions your methods. I would venture to say you are ingenious. Looking so so good and that view is truly beautiful.

Best explanation to those pro's who think that the cheap way is the right way. Excellent work as always.. My experience has been that most contractors do sloppy and cheap work on most projects, a few exceptions out there but not many. If you want something done right you have to do it yourself....

Some times different is BETTER. You have to be different to know the difference. Looking good nearly there. Love to you all. xxxx

Once again you two amaze me. Your house is beautiful and only getting better. Its seems to me that it is getting done so quickly. But to you it probably feels like its taking forever. Job well done so far, can't wait to see it totally finished.

You are more professional than most of the “professionals” out there. You always do your research and it looks great.

I’m such a fan of thinking outside the box. This is how we learn and grow 😁

Great job! Why do people even second guess the way you do things. Always top notch

Doug, you KNOW what you are doing. Keep up the good work 😀

Love that you are self inspired and have the confidence to do things your way. You are also very polite in explaining . Many you tubers get very defensive about criticism or advice. I'm sure much if it is very rude but you guys handle it perfectly.

Now I need to convince my husband to buy a house and fix it up if it needs. Thanks for installing a little bit of confidence to do this.

I kept hearing this in my head "we didn't do it that way and here is why', before the flashback clips even started. Anyone watching on a regular basis knows Doug and Ashley do things DIYfferent and always for a reason. Have a great weekend. : ) peace

That is a pretty backdrop on the intro. You will be done with the house by winter and maybe can relax a little.

Know it all's abound...They're a dime a dozen. Great job and craftsmanship, you two. Keep it up!

Looks great. You two are much kinder to the "know it alls" than I might have been. Stay healthy. BTW that is a stunning view.

I like your editing. The split screen talking while showing the work being done is great. I like the other video editing too 😀

You have made a beautiful home for your family.

“Do not be fooled to think that there’s one way to do something.” That right there!!!!

I don’t understand why anyone would criticize the way you do things! It always comes out looking professional with great end results.

I can appreciate how you explain to people why you do something different. You don't have to but you take the time to do it and your respectful about it. Thank you great work.

Even though you're doing things "unconventionally" you can't deny that it works for you so sometimes it's okay to bend the rules... I like how you are inserting clips of you and Ashley talking to your viewers and explaining techniques while you're showing footage of how you did things... Your job always looks clean...

Its sad that people always have something to say. Like you havent done your homework! Keep up with your amazing work! Your house is looking great and the soffits really clean that eave up! Everything is looking great and looking forward to seeing that siding go up!

We always have to remember at the end of the day, it's your home and how you do your work is your business. We are on the journey with you but we are just spectators learning and growing in knowledge. I , for one, think it looks very clean, professional and befitting what your vision is and has been along. Great job Doug and Ashley.

You did it the right way. Contractors leave the J channel off to save money. Some contractors dont nail every piece up . They'll nail every 5th one ,again to save time and money. Than a hard wind comes up and the customer has a mess. Good job.

Thank you for being so eloquent in your explanation of your way to doing your job. Beautifully explained. I admire you two so much. It looks great

Your house is looking so good!! I know it started out as a double wide...but it is so much more now!! It's so pretty, neat and clean!! It's going to be beautiful when you get the siding up!!

The view at the end...You got me. I was just starting to type a comment about what a difference Ashley’s clearing of scrub from the field had made...

Your making a home fit for DIYffrent people who like pro work over everyday blah. Keep going your admirers love the way you go about life. Ashley your smiles light up heaven so all kinds of life love to live on your homestead. Bless you both.

Hi Doug & Ashley,another perfect outcome on your home!I have learned a lot,so thank you for sharing your knowledge!Have a wonderful week ahead.👏👍

Hi Friends, Unique. Your thoughts and ways and saving money too. Unique!!! Hi Ashley!!! I adopted a six week old kitten today and since she's gray I thought about naming her Ash-ley!!! But Lilly won my heart instead. Ya all take care, stay safe n healthy!!! Hugs n love coming at ya!!!

Doug you are so smart! Would love to see some more of Ashley on this channel. Does she do canning? Gardening? Mom tips? Little segments of her would be amazing!

I love the view at the beginning of this so serene

Thanks for taking the time to explain your decision making and ideas behind the construction that you doing. You have been more than patient with people who think that they know it all or that there is only one way to do things. You could easily expand this notion into a philosophy of life where differences are not only acceptable but to be cherished and supported. God knows that we need a lot of that in our world and it needs to be repeated in new ways for each generation. Keep up your great work. You have a lot to be proud of. Enjoy!

Ashley "Guys, look at this gorgeous view. Stunning." Doug "It's not ours..." 😂

People will always have an opinion and think well thats not the way I've seen it done, that's not what we do so it can't be right. This works, it looks good and its done well with alot of thought. Of course its not wrong, this is just what you chose to do the job that needed doing.

"Look at that view...stunning...it's not ours." HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Now THAT was funny! Your entire roof job is so clean and professional looking; great job!

Yes!! Saturday present!! Thanks for the video!!

That's what makes me want to watch your channel. I love how you make it work, right or wrong. Keep on doing "different" I love it. Can't wait to see your siding going up and keep up the good work ❣️

That's a pretty clean way to install soffit and facia board. Probably the best I've seen so far.

I had to laugh out loud when you thanked people for sending videos on how to put in soffits! I'm no expert, but if it works for you and does the job you want it to, install it whichever way you want. It's looking SO GOOD.

I've never seen it done that way, but its not wrong. I always have nailed every single piece then installed the facia. Reverse saw blade works good, done many homes that way.

That view is everything! you should build a tiny house 🏠 & rent it out as an Airbnb :)

I'm a dental lab technician for 33 years fabricating partials and dentures. There are different techniques of building/fabricating principles on both aspects As long as the results are quality, functional, have lasting durability,& esthetics, what's the problem, just because there's another way of getting results doesn't make it wrong.Nothing is set in stone on technique.Those criticisms of your technique,need to stop it.You're a confident awesome builder,much respect .You know what and why you do DIYfferent, and shouldn't have to explain but because you do gains even more Respect.💞✨ You Do You Doug and Ashley and leave the nay sayers to getting schooled on DIYfferent techniques. Loved seeing the walking stick on your hand. Isn't God's creations just amazing?? ✨🤗

That vinyl cutting was so efficient. I like the way your minds work.

I'm a roofer and I do this for a living did hundreds of soffits. I do them exactly like you are doing because I like the clean reveal you get. Never had a problem yet. So keep that up it works

You know the saying...”there’s more than one way to skin a cat!” Great job! House looks great❤️

Just wanted to say Ashley was looking especially pretty in the intro of todays video. Seeing your family work together and accomplishing so much.

Love the opening shot. I haven't seen a stick bug in a very long time, they are so cool! Watching your videos shows that you research things and plan what you are doing. As someone with no knowledge or experience I appreciate seeing the many jobs you tackle and that you explain so nicely. I enjoy the glimpses of your life you share through your videos. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤

Amazing stick insect! Thanks for showing this Ashley great job as always love your energy and your home is looking really nice and modern xxxx

You have made a beautiful job of the roof, soffits and facias. I like the no nail installation a lot. Less chance of leaks thru nail holes plus it looks so clean and unblemished so to speak, absolutely beautiful work. You have both totally transformed your home in such a small period of time. Just out of interest, what has been your most and least favorite part of the renovation so far? My least favorite job is pluming lol. Not my thing at all. My favorite part is all the joinery jobs, I’m comfortable and confident doing woodwork. Recently I made a new front gate from wood that I salvaged from an old bed frame we were throwing out. I also made a big playhouse in my garden for my grandkids. Again from salvaged wood. I love watching you guys transforming your old, tired and dated house into a beautiful, clean and crisp home. Love to you all from fife Scotland 🤗💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I think you guys do an awesome job! You do everything the right way and it shows, that’s what I love about watching your channel. My husband is a contractor and he works the same way. No short cuts here!!!!

I like your way of thinking, and I admire how you think things out so thoroughly before undertaking a project. It's looking great! Oh, and thanks for the shot of the phasmid!!

Awesome video as always. I hope yall build some stairs for the back door before winter time instead of using the old bathtub lol 😁

It's funny you said that about the Jack Pine..I was looking at my back yard and noticed a nasty tree..I call them trash trees..and I thought..you need to go. You're to close to the fence. You guys amaze me...you can adapt and change as needed and you are probably teaching some old dogs, new tricks. Love you all, be safe, stay well. God bless.

It looks so professional and extremely neat, you know what you are doing, I would trust you with my home

You may not own the property behind you but it is ‘your’ view. That may be even better since you don’t have to maintain it or pay the taxes on it. The beauty is yours too.

1:41 wow a walking stick bug! They are hard to find!!

"Look at this view, stunning", "It's not ours"..hahah You two crack me up. Looking great guys! Thanks for sharing!

I teach high school engineering and that is what I tell my students. There are many ways to complete a task and when they work in groups they end up finding out everyone has their own perspective. The moment they pull everyone's ideas together to make it happen, well, it's inspiring to watch. Good job on your renovation, I have enjoyed watching the process and seeing how y'all do things.

That looks very nice great job. Ashley you’re so pretty you look beautiful in front of that field. :-)

Its funny you still get criticized for doing stuff the "wrong" way, when time and time again you explain you're doing it your way, and not necessarily the right way!, with constant disclaimers that youre doing this rehab the way you wanna do it!! keyboard contractors always have to point out the " correct" way of doing things, just learn to ignore them guys, you're building YOUR house just fine, not theirs!!

Each and every project is a huge value add. Plus it looks awesome! Both you and Ashley should be extremely proud of your numerous accomplishments. The way I view opinions is I rarely ask for them and when I do it is not required that I implement anyone's opinions. Information gathering would be the goal. As you stated I also enjoy researching projects, I view an informed decision to be a much wiser one. I appreciate having access to the wealth of info now available online. I wish that had been an option when I was younger and owned and/or managed rental properties but it remains valuable on many levels. I believe the main reason many viewers express their opinions so freely is due to your accessibility via your channel. You 2 handle the situation with grace and kindness. Your process is right for you. As you so succinctly stated, 'this works well for us'. The end-product is clean and polished. It fits your minimalist style plus it isn't 'overdone' for your home. Re your outdoor view - your family of 4 has the best of all options. It's much like living next to a lovely nature preserve or a park. You can enjoy the bucolic view without having to maintain it or pay taxes on it. Win-win! Thank you for sharing your journey. It is both inspiring and entertaining. I do wish I had a handful of your skills, I would feel so accomplished and proud to be able to complete lingering tasks myself. I look forward to each and every upcoming accomplishment you post.

Very nice, and you guys are correct there’s many different ways of doing something and the way you do it works for you and your home, hopefully people can just enjoy watching your journey and appreciate all the hard work you’re doing to make it your home. We do things differently on our house too. Can’t wait to see it really come together. Great job 👍

I say it's your house, your remodel so do it your way .

The soffits look great. Also like the bath tub step for the back door.

I don’t know how many times we heard that when we started our business.. Differently isn’t wrong at all..That’s how things get improved on .. someone sees how to make something better and does it...the view you showed reminds me of where I was raised in Oregon..also places here in Arkansas where I have lived since 1963..

Doug and Ashley, you two are doing a great job. Every one has their own opinion..you feel more comfortable doing it the way you researched it...leave it like it is..looks awesome!