We Built A Luxury Outhouse!

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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Bridgewater PO Main
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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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[Vanwives]

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! 💛💛

[gthekid]

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.

[bennyt.christensen]

Your outhouse is not JUST an outhouse, it is an important part of your day. When so nice like yours - even better 😁🤩👍

[daviddarlingauthor]

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.

[jillsallade]

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 !!

[jayleit]

awesome job ladies. thank you for the fathers day present Jaz

[azbababooey]

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.

[markholmes]

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 ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[edghartheexplorer]

Those builds become more professional each week.
That outhouse looks awesome. 👍😋

[GaryJones]

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.

[tylerandtodd]

Hmmmm I feel like I've seen that window somewhere before 🤔

[madisonahrens]

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!! 🥰

[kathleenchild]

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.

[ScottT]

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.

[LightningGB]

To watch you two young ladies make all the improvements is so impressive! Love all you are doing

[orchidhouse]

I once stayed in a house with the loo attached outside on the back of the bungalow. It had been fitted with a barn door with the split just low enough to see the garden. I was expecting you to do the same.

[tamara]

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.

[carolweisberger]

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.

[bethb]

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❣🐕🐾🐾🐕🐾🐾😘

[ralphwood]

I want to build a Palace so after watching you guys building your privy I want to hire you !.To call it a Privy is an insult its fabulous right down to the last detail...very palace like.
Hemlock is a great timber its almost as good as Cedar for decking and even Flooring, it resists rot .the only draw back it can be tough to work especially nailing it by hand and hand cutting with the grain.
Fab job Ladies, looking forward to the Garage and Greenhouse.
Cheers from your NB neighbour so glad youre enjoying all your Maritimes neighbours