We Built A Luxury Outhouse!
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We've Wanted To Do This All Along!
This video took one month to make! The off grid outhouse has always been something we’ve wanted to finish at our cabin in the woods however other projects have taken priority! Watch us construct our outhouse in the wilderness start to finish. One of the many steps in creating a beautiful DIY cabin in the woods!
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Our Journey! How did we get here?
In the winter of 2019 we moved in to our self built van full time to begin living, working and travelling Canada. We quickly fell in love with chasing our dreams of adventuring off the beaten path, living off grid and being self sustaining. We drove our van thousands of miles through various countries-Canada, USA, Mexico & Guatemala. All of which we documented here on our channel, be sure to check that out! After many years on the open road we found ourselves 15 acres of remote woods on the East Coast of Canada where we are building a homestead and renovating our fully off the grid cabin. We are diving into this chapter of our lives in no experience, we're so happy we can bring you all along as we learn to do it all with our own two hands. Thank you for being here with us for cabin life, van life and all the in between!
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Happy Sunday Pack! What do y’all think of the outhouse? Would you use it? I’m so happy it’s done!! Next Sunday we will not be posting a video… we will be back July 3rd! Anyone planning on going to Pride Toronto? See you there! 💛💛
Would I use your outhouse? Bruh I’d poop in the woods if I had to just to see you guys!! Love love love from NewZealand🥰
You should be the stars of the Toronto Pride.
Beautifull just a tiny tiny 🏠
❤️👍👍😉
We're in Nova Scotia to see family and loving it. The outhouse is brilliant. Well done. Hope you have a good time at Pride! Travel safely as always.
Every woman should watch these cabin videos. You guys are definitely an inspiration and example of how not to be intimidated by these kind of projects. It's not about being perfect or not scared but about doing it regardless. Great job! Can't wait to see what's next.
So kind! Thank you xx
Well said!
Homosexuals are not an inspiration.
Looks great! Things to add (from experience) a container to keep out mice from extra toilet paper and a bucket of ash from campfire. Once a week, throw three cups down the hole at once and close the lid (to prevent ash from billowing up in your outhouse) and it cuts the smells down and aids in decomp.
LYE a bucket of lye aids in decomposing waste and will eliminate the smell and install a magazine rack and a small battery or hand-crank radio for the day after bad sushi!,hmm solar powered exhaust fan?
Thanks dave
We used an old metal coffee can for years in ours to keep furry friends out of paper also help it from drawing moisture and breaking down since we only used it for backup.
Wow. Yes I would totally use that outhouse. In fact it's the most beautiful outhouse I've ever seen. Great job!!! You both are amazing with your skills. You'll be full on contractors by the time your done, as will Todd and Tyler! Love watching you all !!
Hello Jill how are you doing today
This has changed my standard of outhouses forever wow - that is so impressive! Definitely taking notes from you both every week for my 'someday home'. Thank you for being such incredible role models of sustainability, healthy LGBTQIA+ relationships, and self-sufficient women (which of course includes boundaries and knowing when to ask for help). My mood on Sundays has substantially improved since I found your account last summer. I genuinely don't think I would feel the way I do now about my life without your content. Truly, thank you so much for documenting this journey for us!! 🥰
The outhouse looks great. My favorite part of watching you at the cabin is obviously the incredible transformation, but really it’s watching you build this stuff. Your willingness to show the struggles, frustration, errors and successes makes these way more interesting. I’ll miss my weekly dose of you two next week, but have fun in Toronto.
Great job on the beautiful outhouse, I wouldn’t hesitate to use that, looks like it belongs in the cabin, love the outdoor sink and counter, absolutely gorgeous! Bravo ladies ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼
Your outhouse is not JUST an outhouse, it is an important part of your day. When so nice like yours - even better 😁🤩👍
Those builds become more professional each week.
That outhouse looks awesome. 👍😋
Very awesome for an outhouse deep in the woods lol
We’ll done ladies! Beautiful outhouse (words I never thought I’d say). How times have changed, we couldn’t wait to have an indoor toilet and tear down the outhouse. Middle of the night visits to the outhouse we’re never fun especially if you have an active imagination 😆. I would cover the top end of the stink pipe with screening so no little critters come down the pipe.
Look great and functional. To further keep bugs out, add a 3/4" thick threshold, then run a strip of thin weather-stripping around the perimeter of the door.
Not only are these two ladies building everything around them but they're filming it all and then editing literally hundreds of shots together, the amount of work you get through is staggering.
The look on Crystal's face after using the nail gun was priceless. Strong work ladies! The privy is beautiful and functional. I have used many an outhouse in my time and this is by far the best I've ever seen.
I don't know, both theirs and tyler and todd's look amazing ;)
What a great job on the outhouse ‼‼ How about a curtain for the window and a picture on the wall behind the toilet? The sink and counter are awesome!! Love when Bella and Izzy help you dig❣ Love to all 4 of you❣🐕🐾🐾🐕🐾🐾😘
A heartfelt thank you to you, girls. Father's Day is always a very difficult day for me because my kids abandoned me years ago for reasons I have never understood. I discovered you wonderful ladies first thing this morning and I have been binge watching you all day. I spent two years in Mexico so I loved your van life videos there. Then I moved on to your cabin project and was truly amazed at what you have accomplished. Definitely a very challenging megaproject in every sense and you are both proving just how talented you are. The camera loves you both and you are a joy to watch. I'm a devoted fan now and will follow your progress every week. Thank you for rescuing me today.
Hi Ladies to enhance the protection of the bug hats, put a ball cap or a "bucket" hat on first and the bug screen over that. This protects the top of your head from bites and the visor lifts the screen away from your face. More like a bee keepers head gear. Nice job on the outhouse. Tom at the NB-NS border.
great idea!
To watch you two young ladies make all the improvements is so impressive! Love all you are doing
Hmmmm I feel like I've seen that window somewhere before 🤔
@Tyler and Todd
You two are the friends everyone should be fortunate to have.
Couple years ago I randomly made a comment to you that you & the vanwives would be the best of friends....and look at you all now.
My dream came true a million times over.
Says the 2 men who went & built their own outhouse, which is honestly a fancy bathroom😭🤣
@@troyaturner1979 At least the vanwives are always positive. EVEN the titles are uplifting and not always doom and gloom. These two gals are amazing
@@luvpecs1996 Tyler & Todd are positive, but also realistic.
@@troyaturner1979 The titles to the videos are never positive. Everything is always doom and gloom. One video not that long ago had Tyler nearly in tears because they measured something incorrectly for wood stove/flooring installion or they ran out of material. I mean tears...is that the biggest worry they have?
awesome job ladies. thank you for the fathers day present Jaz
Excellent job ladies ! Very classy outhouse, with the “rustic” motif. 👍
Great outhouse. Put some mesh on the top of your vent pipe to stop any insects of debris from the trees falling in and blocking it!!!
Raise the water storage tank up to the gutter and then the water will have its own pressure.
Make sure there are no holes in the outer shell so as to keep the mice and voles from nesting in your insulation.
I laughed when crystal said the comment about the hot summers… I’m in Texas. The high is 105°F next weekend 😳 I wish I had 25 degrees C for summer. I haven’t finished the video but I wanted to hop on and comment. I hope you guys are relaxing today after all the hard work this week! Take care! Love your videos so much! ❤️ Much love to you both and the pups!
@@jessicaschubert4583 exactly!! It’s so hot here!
Looks amazing. Love the vanity, love the little touches. It’s the perfect vibe ❤️
Shitter looks great inside and out great job.
You two never cease to impress me. The outhouse looks great! I so enjoy waking up to watch and see what you're doing. Have a fantastic week. See you next Sunday 👍
Awesome job ladies! Once again you are an amazing team! Look forward to the inside build.
Thank YOU💛
Another great project completed with your usual efficiency. I don't care if we miss a few do overs or other things that you thought might have gone better. I'm in awe of you two. Thanks.
It is so inspiring to see how proficient you both have become with building/power tools, and machinery. You've come a long way from the first van build ladies! Love seeing your joy in completing a project together! Awesome video!!
Good Sunday morning girls!! As usual, I’m so impressed by your abilities! The outhouse looks great! Your added “touches” certainly makes it special.
You should have a plaque made to hang over the door…. “The Throne Room”!! 😉
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful adventures and as always, be safe, enjoy and much ❤️ to you both.
PS: being you’ll be away let me wish you a Happy Canada Day and enjoy the festivities on Yonge Street!! 🏳️🌈
I love it!! We live in a 2 1/2 acre parcel in a subdivision and it makes me want to built one!! LOL for summer bonfires and just working in the yard. Love the rustic vibe and you ladies styled it up so beautifully!! 💗
You girls continue to impress me! And y’all’s team work, communication and partnership is beautiful to watch! Soul mates through and through. ❤️
Awesome job! 👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼
Your videos are absolutely amazing. I am subscribed to about 130 something channels and yours is my number 1. I wish your videos were even longer....they go by so fast. You pack so much into them. The things you do and get done blows my mind. Keep up the good work lady's. 👍💖
Excellent job on the outhouse! I'm so impressed with both of you, and how hard you work. Safe travels when you come back to Toronto. See you in July 💛💛
you guys are so inspiring. y'all can accomplish anything you try. I really admire you two. thanks for sharing everything. y'all are living the life. I'm so in love with all y'all share. May God bless y'all and keep you safe
Looks fantastic!! After a long 12 hour day--watching you guys make me smile!!
You never cease to amaze me with your ability to create down to earth, cool spaces. Great job on the outhouse. Simple, charming & rustic! My favorite things.
Love you ladies and enjoy seeing your family!! Ya’ll keep getting better and better on editing. Sending positive vibes your way!!
You’ll sure make mySundays happy ! Love everything…and the dogs are a bonus . Proud of you lady’s .
I grew up with an outhouse, in the mountains of West Virginia, USA. We finally dug a well and got a septic system. I can appreciate yours. Its really nice.
Ladies, in the States we hook up box fans outside-plug in Jackery or outlet to keep the bugs away from the area you are working or sitting. You might try that when working outside😀
Beautiful! Absolutely LOVE the GORGEOUS counter top and love that its off grid and self sustaining with rainwater catchment and manual foot pump - genius idea! Love you ladies! Happy Pride!!! 🏳🌈💛💛💛💛💛
And you've done it again, another amazing week of work and amazing outcome. Love watching this channel.
That is one beautiful and rustic looking privy. And, you should be very proud of it!! You guys designed it cut, nailed and plumbed out a perfect utility for you off grid home...I think it belongs in the fold out section of "House Beautiful", it's just that good looking!! See you next Sunday!!!
The determination to accomplish whatever task you both choose to do is inspiring! My 14 year old daughter laughs at me because I’ve been following you all, I’m 53. My beloved daughter has so much to learn, girl power being the most important!
I learned so much on the road, in a van. Every summer our family would go exploring. We had an old XPlorer Dodge camper. My Dad used it as his normal commute to work vehicle all year, but in the summer, we went exploring...everywhere, in Canada and the USA. When I was younger, we lived CA. At that time we and a VW Bus- pop up Camper. So many wonderful memories of trips with another family into Mexico. 2 families, both in VW Bus Campers, each with 2 children- each, in Baha, Mexico in the 1970’s. Getting stuck in the sand, pulling each other out... So many funny memories.... I was little, but I ment so me. We would meet other kids, we didn’t speak the same language, but we figured it out, made new friends and had so much fun. Such wonderful memories! Your content is great! My daughter and 2 sons have so much to learn. I’ve gotten so caught up in daily suburban life, that I haven’t exposed them to life on the road. I wonder why? Regardless, your content has inspired me! The kids and I will definitely be planning a trip soon! Thank you!
As always you ladies did an amazing job! Between you and Tyler and Todd I would definitely know where to look if I needed to see how something was done!
Wow! What a wicked project .👏 Love the old rustic wood design. Super cute! The rain water re-use is somthing everyone should do! Love every aspect of the design right down to the solar ligthing.xx
Being a Nebraska farm-brat, I can speak from experience... that's a palace compared to the outhouse I grew up with! BRAVA!
Congratulations on another project well done. Just finished watching Tyler & Todd finish their last steps on the septic system. Made me so proud of all of you to witness how much both couples accomplished this week!
Love the outhouse. You girls are so talented. Will miss you next Sunday, but enjoy Toronto Pride. There is a couple up in Nova Scotia that uses those cardboard egg cartons to keep the bugs away. They set them on fire and the smoke deters the bugs .
Y’all are just amazing and such an inspiration 💓
Thanks xx
Well done Ladies job well done, great to see you on the power tools. Looking forward to the next vid cheers from Australia.👍👏🏼♥️
Honestly, that's the best looking outhouse I've ever seen! And i remember having to use one all year round. In the cold we had a "reservation system" where you, or the previous user, fired up the kerosene heater before you went out to use it. It was about 50 yards from the house and those winter trips were not fun - or leisurely. Your design and implementation is definitely FIRST CLASS!
Great job ladies! 👏👏 Each week I am so impressed with what you two take on. Look forward to every Sunday morning! And yes, I would use the outhouse! 😉
You two are such an inspiration to our younger and older generations! Love you all💛💛
Thanks Marilyn xx we love you 💛
I used alot of outhouses in my youth (now 75), never saw anything like this. It looks so clean and 🌞 . Would definitely use your outhouse. Good job ladies!
I never thought an outhouse build would make me so happy...tapping my toes to the music....so amazing work! Proud!
Amazing job Ladies.. look awesome love the milled wood counter top. fits nicely out side.
The out house looks great! You two are such a great team.
Why didn’t you put insulation behind your walls. It would help a lot considering you live in an area that has 4 season weather.
they said something briefly about this -- they wouldn't use it in winter because it would be ridiculously cold (even with insulation).
So cute and quaint! Love the sink outside, for many uses. Clever girls!
The kitchen is looking kick-ass ladies!!!! Beautiful, lots of function and no wasted space. Yahoooo!!!
Another really good episode! I've heard that there's pressure of some kind to move to shorter format videos and I'd like to provide input supporting your 20 to 30 minute format. We understand what you're doing, get a sense of what's involved in the project including obstacles and some false steps. I like your "B roll" photos as well. Why was it that you needed the netting hoods for a while and then no longer needed them? A word of explanation would have been nice but not necessary.
Because at some times of the day the bugs/flies are out and other times they aren't as bad. It's weird I know.
@@raybran7865 Thank you! Have a great two weeks, looking forward to the next episode on the 10th!
You guys might be rookies at building your own home but I'm very impressed cuz you are doing a better job than some general contractors I know that been in business for you years
I'm a plumber in the Toronto area and I'd say that outhouse looks fantastic and you guys did an amazing job 👏
There are plants that you can plant that will keep the bugs away. You could put some on your dinner table or on your patio around your patio by your front door you can do them in pots or you can put them in the ground but they really keep the mosquitoes away something to think about.
Happy pride month ladies and y'all did a great job the bathroom is absolutely amazing👍
Great work on the outhouse! Looks great. Keep up the tremendous work! You deserve a week off from providing us content! Hope you had a great time at Pride!
I'm glad I watched this and got the idea for the netting on the head cause just watching all those flies have drove me crazy. Idk how you guys have done it. Great job.
I definitely would use this outhouse. This one is a palace compared to some US Forest Service privies I have used over the years.
People make fun of me for wearing a bug net. Not eating bugs makes bug nets well worth the inconvenience.
Hi from France girls ! Such a lovely cabin coming to a dreamiiing cabin ✨
Thank you 💛
Y'all have some of the best music on RUclips. It keeps me pumped and excited from segment to segment. Great choices!
That's a very cool and best looking out house I've ever seen in all of my years! And the creative way you did the outside sink with the foot pump and rain water used, OMG! Solar lighting, WHAT? I think you've come a long way from being "rookies" my dears. But I'm always left with wanting more to watch because it's over before I know it, that is how much I enjoy you all! May we all be blessed with Sunday after Sunday!
You guys are awesome, can’t wait to watch! Place is looking great, love the stairs☺️👏❤️👌🤙
Thanks! Xx
I absolutely love your outhouse. What an amazing team you are ... including cutie Bella getting stuck in. Paws up! 🐾💙🐾
Thank you so much! 💛🐾
Beautiful ladys!!!! Absolutely, I have been in construction 18 years now. You ladys killed it. Looks better then some can do today!! Excellent job
Vanwives, Outhouse...Nice!!! Here in Maine, our outhouse has a secret odor solution, cheap and easy...we use knee highs
and moth balls...moth balls inside the knee highs and we hang them up by the rafter near the vent...it keeps the pesky critters
from digging around the building...we also use moth ball crystals around our hedge and garden veggies & plants to maybe keep skunks & deer away...Cheers from Maine
Pro Tip: In order to avoid time wasting trips back to the store in the middle of your project purchase a little more material than you think you need. You can take back all your overages at the end of the project or the next time you find yourself going back to the store for something else without having to stop in the middle of your project and as an added bonus you'll save money on gas. Also just want to say the outhouse looks great! PS. I'm so excited for you having your first poo in your new outhouse. 💩🤗😂
The nail gun has to be the most amazing tool. So much fun to use! Great build. Well done!
The two of you did an amazing job on the Outhouse. I love the sink on the outside. My niece and her partner went to the Indy Pride Parade and granny tagged along with them. LOL! We all had a great time. I love the way the two of you are doing your videos now. I like real life videos. Thanks for sharing and tell Izzy and Bella hello for me.
Brilliant must be the most used word description of your channel! I myself, find that the end of each video comes way to fast and leaves me wanting more! You’re both so likeable and real that whatever you all do is a joy to watch and I think we all are delighted to have found you! I myself came when you babysat Occy!
You two are a joy for this old man 76 years young to watch. You are enjoying making memories for your future. Thank you for bring us all along with you on the many phases of your journey. One suggestion that I would make, and do feel free to skip over this if it does not fit with your ideas. The suggestion is this.
You live in the NORTH.
Your home is wide open at the bottom, or at the very least it looks that way.
Have you had any thoughts about closing the space under the house in? My wife and I have been out in our RV in cold weather, and even though we have some insulation under it, the floors are like ICE, that constantly reminds us that we NEED to do something to stop the wind from blowing under the rig. You But it is your home, and you may have addressed this already, or at least have given it some thought.
Missed opportunity to sing “it’s potty time!” The outhouse looks outstanding! Nice job ladies. The sink is a nice touch.
Great job ladies, you truly are fearless and that outhouse build was amazing. I really love your videos so thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Y’all have a true talent for staging. That outhouse should be in Southern Living magazine.
Thank you :)
Woohoo! Out house u go!!!🤣 The out house could be featured in a town & country magazine. 👍🏾 Great job.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
CUDTR 🚐🤗🐕💓🐾🏳️🌈
Solar light is a great plan. Shouldn't be hard to add a fan as well.
Great job! I love how excited & enthusiastic you both are about the projects & tasks you take on. You are fab!
I would use it!!!! Wow Wow Wow. Very nice, beautiful to look at, and enjoyable to use. Again, you out did yourselves!
What a wonderful outhouse! The rainwater catch is really a nice touch. Great building skills.
Thank you :)
You should put the vent pipe threw the roof of the out house and put the vent pipe in the outhouse bench so the smell can come up that way
Girls, my Pop taught me when buying at hardware/construction stores always buy extra. If doing any trade buy any thing you might need. Buy once...Return once. Keeps a crew working on the job! It was a good lesson.🎺
I just love watching you both and the inspiration you both give me ❤ The bathroom looks so cute!! Love how far the cabin and property has been coming along!!!!
Ahh there is nothing more satisfying than binge watching 2 ladies taking on the mammoth task of fixing out their land.The progress you two have made in such a short time is brilliant.I am now patiently waiting for the next upload to see what’s coming up next.
between you and T&T, never thought i'd spend so much time watching people build glam outhouses! Enjoy going to Pride!
You ladies are SO smart. I love an outhouse in good weather. Yours is the best one I have ever seen. Well done.
Great seeing you guys wearing Blundstones. A great Aussie boot Ive been wearing for years!
Thanks! They sure do last. Our are 10 years old lol
Idea !!!!! Right there on the decking in front of the sink it should be extended out a few feet just for ease of movement
Just love how Bella loves to be involved with everything.. always wanting to be with her mommies or gram gram!!❤️❤️❤️
I grew up using outhouse’s when I was younger and they definitely didn’t look like that at all!! Hated going to use it at night! Love the outhouse you ladies built!
That's the most beautiful outhouse ive ever seen!!!😊❤️👍
Fantastic job ladies!! It looks amazing and the humor made the finishing touches so fun. Enjoy all your hard work.