I turned a ruined Caravan into a cozy Garden Room

This has been one of the most special projects I worked on recently, very fulfilling and also so challenging many times. I'm proud I didn't give up and can show you the transformation of this caravan and my own personal journey.

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00:00 I bought a caravan
00:27 Deconstruction begins
10:03 Irish summer time and crafting
10:46 Another year later
21:00 Kevin the Cleaner
24:01 Time to start painting and flooring
38:34 Floor and Ceiling mission
44:25 I did something unprecedented
54:01 Reusing and repurposing
59:21 The transformation and final thoughts

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I turned a ruined Caravan into a cozy Garden Room
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[Svregn]

I don't expect Kevin will ever read this but, I find the casual talking in between so comforting. Kevin really shows some emotional maturity. Idk just makes me feel like he's in a better place now, which is so good to hear. I know we all just want the best for him.

[impposter]

Average skill diy is much more interesting than "I'm actually a master carpenter and spend 90% of my time creating masterpeices" diy. This was genuinely fun to watch and oddly uplifting. Thanks, Irish man!

[camigittins]

I am BEGGING you, please make more content of you diy-ing or creating/renovating ANYTHING! As an adhd human as well, I LOVE the way you go about all of this and it was very entertaining and also heartwarming, wholesome and very funny to see you in this kind of setting. It looks great and I hope you love it and that you’re very proud of yourself! Great job! 🥰🫶🏻

[rachellitchfield]

"Do I want it done perfect or do I want it done." -- wow I really needed to hear that Kevin. You are so awesome man and this video is great!

[genericname]

It's easy to forget that Kevin is an actual adult who has hobbies and skills, and not just a man who tortures video game characters.

[Magicme]

Making sugar water for the bee…the birds nest…it’s like watching a documentary about an Irish dude failing to become a Disney princess 🤭

[Krabbeltje]

I'm only at 20 minutes, but can I suggest more content of Kevin walking around in nature? Helping bees, listening to birds, reflecting on stuff. It's awesome.

[LaLune]

I cannot explain why, but this video was really comforting to me. It's been a tough year. And I am currently slowly getting out of my deep depression, and I just guess that seeing you make something out of your difficult time gives me hope.

Thanks for keeping me laughing through the impossible situations I faced in 2023.

[ArturGlass.C]

I love watching fellow ADHDers get into long projects that we totally not anticipated the extent of well with barely a plan at all but still manages to pull through.
It's my favourite genre of videos and my favourite life philosophy.

Nice to see it on your channel too.

[AdventureSpence]

Doing 20% of a project over two years and then 80% in six days is the most beautifully adhd thing I have ever heard

[ambrosiamckeen]

This is just an Irish dude falling in love with himself again. Thank you SO much for taking us through your mental health/ depression journey. I’m starting one myself and this is inspiring. We got this, much love ❤️❤️

[Uvouvo]

i love him using the level on the shelves and tables, without thinking whether the caravan sitting on wheels is level

[thephoenixjinx]

Dear Keven, As a person who is suffering with clinical depression, Seeing you start this project and your struggles gives me hope. I will tell you what everyone always tells me. Stop being so hard on yourself. You started a project and saw it through to the end. That is a beautiful thing and fills me with hope for myself. Thank you for all the years of great content. You inspire many of us to be better.

[hobbitnerdsteamworks]

I love it when Kevin does non-videogame stuff because it reminds me that I'm not here for the gameplay, I'm here for Kevin.

[afamoore]

if the wrinkles on the ceiling are still bothering you, use a heat gun (or even a hair dryer on a heat setting) LIGHTLY over the spots and you can use the mini hand roller you have to roll the wrinkles out more easily. this project turned out really well, you did a phenomenal job with this.

[licechrispies]

“It’s so I can sit in the garden and still be inside” most relatable thing I’ve ever heard

[username_]

Kevin! I'm a certified RV Technician and I am so proud of you! That was a beast of an undertaking and you did a great job, way to go!

I'm not sure what you already know and have already done, but I do have some tips if you'd like them:

1) To make extra sure no more water leaks in through the roof, seal all the roof fixtures on the edges and screws with Dicor self-leveling RV sealant.

2) To seal the edges of the roof around the trim that connects to the side walls of the body, use non-sag Dicor RV sealant. Cover the trim with tape (Dicor is messy and hard to clean) and smooth the Dicor into the nooks and crannies. Make sure to peel the tape before the sealant dries too much though or it could take the sealant with it.

3) In the future, if you ever decide for whatever reason that you want to paint the exterior again, remove the metal trims and window frames beforehand and paint them separately, then stick some Butyl tape onto the backs before reinstalling them. And seal the edges and screws with clear silicone to prevent future water damage. But on the windows, don't seal the bottom with silicone, that way if water does get in somehow, it has somewhere to escape. (To smooth out silicone, spray it with soapy water before you run your finger over it)

4) I'm not sure what kind of wallpaper you're using but if it's durable enough that it won't get damaged by tape then you could use the hinge method. So if anything happens to it and you need to redo it or touch up a section, leave the backing paper on and tape around the edges to hold it where you want it, then run a long piece of tape across the middle to serve as a hinge. Peel the backing paper off one half and use a squeegee/scraper with a felt edge to smooth the paper out as you go, then peel the tape and do the other half. You might also be able to remove some of the bubbles by poking teeny tiny holes in them with a scalpel and lightly running a heat gun over it. Be gentle when pushing the air out of the bubbles so you don't tear the paper.

5) To secure the edges of the floor and ceiling to prevent rolling or peeling, you can just add some snazzy molding trims to anchor them.

This video was a delight to watch, can't wait to see your next project, Kevo!

[axica]

I did not expect this video to be so insanely comforting. Almost felt like facetime call. Watching someone doing something they’re not an expert at is just so great. I think not being the best at something, holds me back a lot of the time. You start comparing yourself to social media etc. But this is so much more genuine and real. The end and seing the final result was just so satisfying. I honestly think Kevin could make anything entertaining, by just being himself. So excited to see your next project❤

[campbellolney]

It's probably because I'm 30 now and therefore ancient in internet terms, but watching a DIY renovation video mixed with Kevin's humor and style was exactly what I wanted without realizing it, I'd love to see more of this in the future

[grezledragon]

40:14 it was a sign! an old nursery rhyme about magpies says one for sorrow, two for joy, so it seems like you were blessed that day!