Massive MILESTONE! (We Have a Flushing Toilet)

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It’s been nearly three years but we FINALLY have a flushing toilet once again - a massive milestone in this big renovation project.
The floor is down, sealed and grouted so we’re ready to assemble and plumb this glorious new throne for the downstairs bathroom.
As you might expect, this goes very smoothly without any mistakes, misunderstandings, frustration or any other issues. Stay tuned to see how we get on!

[@marianela111]

Finally, a well-deserved throne for all your hard work. And may your future be flushed with continued success. 😃🌻🐈💞🇬🇧

[@abigailgerlach5443]

Very punny! Lol Regardless, you are very right! They've achieved a real milestone. I hope that future projects will be as successful.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

It nearly drove them round the bend though! Glad they have a lid on it now. 😉

[@Safari2009ify]

😂😅😂

[@marianela111]

​@@moiragoldsmith7052😖🤣🤣🤣

[@71suns]

😂❤️😂

[@alistermelbourne991]

I live in Mozambique and acquired some land in the bush, 7 kms from the road. It took me nearly three years as well, borehole for water, tank for water, hole for septic tank, build a bathroom, pipes, pipes, pipes then buy a toilet and get it installed. Long project, but the joy of a flushing toilet in the bush! Congratulations….

[@poodlegirl55]

You really understand their excitement!

[@BelsGels]

how the two of you do not go insane is beyond me. You are two of the most patient people I know! Thank goodness for a full functioning toilet finally!

[@blmi5591]

there is not much sense to get insane if you want to have something done.

[@leighway1122]

How you've both managed to make the installation of a toilet become a video which contains drama, sinking hearts, soaring souls and a breath holder (in the best dramatic sense) is a testament to your skill both as videographers and property rehab experts! LOVE watching your progress on this house and garden. Good work, both of you!

[@findAplaceToCallHome]

As someone who had their bathroom redone and didn’t have a toilet for 4 days almost, first, don’t know how you managed 3 years. Hats off!second, enjoy!😂

[@1whitecottagelife770]

I would have moved out into a nearby hotel

[@blmi5591]

I could sell you that secret knowledge for the reasonable price.

[@poodlegirl55]

I never congratulated someone before on getting a toilet but WHOOHOO CONGRATS! Patience is a virtue.

[@avivat3010]

I am continuously amazed by your patience and sense of dry wit. you both work soooo well together! Thank you for making this difficult installation entertaining. You're going to have so many stories to tell...

[@alisondoughty2194]

You both should have smiles on your faces every time you enter your bathroom .Patience and persistance should be your given names on every room .🏆😃

[@robertwebster8992]

I have never been as enthralled (or should that be Enthroned) at witnessing excitement at the fitting of a Bog, brilliant.

[@lulubelle0bresil]

I came here for the comments and I’m not disappointed! 🏆

[@garywilliams5675]

From a very old plumber here, a sink is in the kitchen/laundry/utility room, and a basin is in the bathroom, shower room and cloakroom, a wash hand basin, a pedestal basin, vanity unit has a basin, from an old git 👍

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Must be my Aussie roots coming through … we call it a bathroom sink and bathroom cabinet. I’ve never got the hang of calling it a vanity

[@garywilliams5675]

@@MAKEDOGROW Maybe you have to be “Vain” to call it that?

[@karenbezuidenhout4676]

English language has loads of differences in what different countries call things. This might just be an example.

[@-_James_-]

Vanity is a very American term. I've never heard it called that in the UK.

[@curiouscat3384]

I never expected I would jump for joy to see a toilet working in a video thumbnail, lol. Congratulations - you worked hard for that. May you have many comfortable moments there :)

[@chrisskillett8218]

I’ve been a heating engineer for over 50 year and you guys fitting that loo had me in bit 😅thanks for a fantastic video I’ve been waiting you guys from the start,I love the way you work together,well done ✔️ the next one will easier 🥰🥰🥰💕👍🇬🇧👍

[@cdh2328]

If I had to pay you by the hour I’d be broke! Lol. I remember outhouse days from my childhood and I’m so grateful for indoor plumbing and proper sanitation every time I flush. We tend to take so much for granted. Enjoy the moment! 👏

[@loribillings3810]

I definitely feel your joy on the installation of the toilet. I have used a 5gal bucket and a bag many times when we were building our dream home. Having a usable toilet feels like royalty 😊

[@MAKEDOGROW]

I was so excited to get rid of our ‘pee bucket’. The walk to the house (from the tent) is longer, but so worth it 😃

[@rclose23]

How can I replicate this sort of experience for my children to infuse a real sense of gratitude for all the little “luxuries” of Modern life.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

@@rclose23 GO wild camping regularly! Enjoy. Xx

[@MAKEDOGROW]

@@rclose23 love this thinking! I (Kylie) have done a lot of travelling and volunteering in developing countries, it definitely has made me aware of just how lucky I am to have what I have (luxuries and other things)

[@sydneyevans2637]

🎺 Doot Doot Dah Doo 🎺... A throne for the Palace !!! Congratulations!!! It's beautiful!!!

[@1898_channel]

Well done! I installed 2 of those. Don't forget about the screws on sides that screw on to the floor brackets.😉

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

What a magical addition to your home!!! 🚽 👏👏👏🙏

[@R1chiesART]

Hats off to your jewel in the crown. A flushing loo. I thought you could have finished the video off with you sat on the loo, reading a newspaper. Well done you two!.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

We did contemplate that ending 😂

[@doraparker2540]

Now I completely understand why most plumbers hate installing toilettes! It's a very complicate endeavor!😮‍💨🤪😤😡

[@creatorspiritus]

Oh! I am so happy for you!!! 🎉❤

[@jmo4415]

Congratulations , one observation the toilet is mechanically fastened to the floor. The two holes at the bottom of the toilet is for screws the go thru the base to fasteners in the inside the toilets .

[@mylifedream-Madeira]

congratulations It's one of those moments where you're happy about things that used to be taken for granted We only had one bucket available for 5 months greetings from madeira PS another idea I don't have a toilet on the floor, but I have tiles on the wall I saw this tip over 15 years ago and do it again and again I lay the basin on its side or upside down and put a layer of silicone on the surface, then smooth it out with my finger and let it dry Does not cause any scratches during assembly and is a perfect decoupling

[@jeanninef2110]

A celebration is definitely in order! Three years without a flush toilet!!! Hats off! Hugs from Canada !

[@benjaqsonworkshop9974]

Congratulations. Toilets are not easy! I laughed out loud at the phrase, "That's the rest of our day sorted" - oh the pleasure of just repeatedly flushing a toilet!

[@fernandaalbuquerque6872]

The conveniences that we ignore daily that bring so much joy and comfort.Terrific for you guys, well done. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks

[@DeleRT83TV]

That was a shit load of work 😂 but something you can enjoy for the rest of your life

[@AnaSilva-oe2em]

Nothing better then the sound of a toilet flushing and the toilet tank refilling with water... noisy or not enjoy while you can. Keep well. Love your videos.

[@tedbellWRV]

This is why I have come to become such a big fan of wall hung toilets. Yes, you would need to prep differently, including furring out from a masonry wall, and aligning the drain to match the furring.

[@eaudeborrajas7822]

The Queen and her throne!! 🎉 Greetings for Spain❤

[@davidwilson1043]

Oh the joy at a flushing toilet. I think there should be brackets that fix to the floor and the toilet is fixed to them through the holes on either side of the base.

[@karenbezuidenhout4676]

They will be using the silicone fixture.

[@helendennis7662]

I have to say, after 42 years on the planet using drinking water to flush the toilets I used it has been a truly rewarding experience to move off grid and not have a flushing toilet. We could probably have a “normal “ toilet, either using the existing pipe that goes to god knows where, or with a clever worm composting and soak away system. But frankly where we live (SE Bulgaria) is a dry climate, our water goes off all the time, and it is unlikely to get better, so I prefer to use any available water (we have 15000 litres of rainwater storage) to keep our food plants going not sending my 💩 a few metres away from the dunny 😂

[@anneofgreengables1619]

It's a very stylish toilet to be sure. Nice design. Well done.

[@moburke100]

I expect to see a full array of knitted loo roll covers and floral air freshners very soon. Well done!

[@paulawilliams7030]

What Patience you ou both have. So happy for you for that toilet working.

[@user-ho3dk4pg8y]

…and a fashionable toilet it is! Congratulations on this milestone!

[@belladonna6624]

Your plumbling of the toilet brought back memories. My husband put in a new toilet and cistern in our downstairs cloakroom the room was nearly half the size or yours and he had no room for manoeuvring - the air was blue with his cussing!!

[@sashacat53]

Just love the fact that you have finally got a toilet that in everyone else’s world is a given. Well done. From Aus.

[@maggiefriedrichs777]

I am so impressed with you two. I admire your persistence and perseverance. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@epygc]

hi just a little note the pan connector should fit into the straight 4.5inch pipe with a bit of lube, don't use female ends and washing up liquid is a good lubricant and cheaper than that of the pipe manufactures, hope this helps

[@LorraineinAustralia]

The headline flashed up on my iPad as I was checking emails. I made an internal scream .. quite involuntarily.. it just happened. Congratulations to you both.. you know it will be your favourite, even though you may have more, there is nothing like the joy of the first😂😂👏👏🐨🐨 PS… celebrate with lots of wine.. you have a new loo now😂😂 (Australian humour😂)

[@garykoblitz4932]

As one who has installed American toilets, I weighed the pros and cons of each in my mind as I watched your instal. It is interesting to observe the different design philosophies, and I would welcome a professional's opinion who has experience with each.

[@suegreen8214]

What a beautiful, beautiful thing BEHOLD! 🎉🎉🎉

[@kathypereira2668]

Hallelujah, a real flushing toilet. Congratulations to both of you. ❤

[@daviemaclean61]

Indoor plumbing! Eeeee - luxury! ;-)

[@sherry9088]

I was leaping for happiness for you two! This is a Massive Milestone Celebration! Let's Party!! 🥰

[@annhydeArtist]

Think this is the first time I have EVER said, how pleased I am to see a flushing toilet installation. But ‘tiz true, I was on the edge of my seat (not the toilet seat). Oh dear, I could keep going with the joking, but jokes apart, this is such a great addition back into your home and CONGRATULATIONS. I did think at one point the instructions were Ikea-esk, and loved seeing how you worked together in solving the situation. For two people doing all this work yourselves, you are now able to move on to another room, very happy for you. 👏👏👏

[@Cameramancan]

Well done! Flushed with success may you be!🇨🇦

[@andreacrashe9894]

*YAY finally a Bog that works... enjoy having some quiet time... reading the paper in peace... when a waffle of a smell or two when someone does a smelly one when all will get to smell that not so sweet aroma waffling thru out.... which will make you get a door put on quick smart lol 🙂.*

[@normareed9007]

Learning new skills all the time, but I think this is certainly at the top of the list for best. What a milestone.

[@Stephen_Wells]

You know you have a big job on the way when you get round to installing a flushing toilet.

[@keyem4504]

I feel that you are missing two spotlights to let the throne shine in the glamour it deserves.😊

[@elisalaurie2828]

OMG guys!!! 🎉 ❤ Super happy for you!!!! 😊😂

[@sarahnd]

A massive milestone indeed!! We installed our flush toilet (on my birthday!) in the summer of 2022 after about 15 years... And on our other house it was more like 20 years 🙄 Okay, both of these places we only lived in for up to half of each year, but still. The last straw was when our three children, plus two significant others (who we had not met before) came for Christmas and severely overloaded the composting toilet. Guess who cleaned it out. 🤢 I can certainly identify with your jubilation!!

[@janmitchell641]

Congratulations you two! I’m so “relieved “ for you!

[@carolynkennedy7772]

Yee-HAWWWWWWWWWW!!! Congrats, guys! 🤩

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

😂I cheered joyfully every time you tried the flush mechanism🤣. (Note to self.... get out more.) Well done you two. 🎉🎉🎉

[@MAKEDOGROW]

😂🤣😂

[@terrybeckett4927]

It's all in the toilet. The little things in life are sometimes the heaviest. Cheers to the flush and the soft-landing lid. Thank you for sharing your milestone. :)

[@SusanZiegler]

Oh, I just love you guys! And congratulations on your latest milestone.

[@polgarauk5606]

Yay 🎉 Congratulations as a relatively new subscriber I am about 3/4 through binge watching (would have been finished but had a hell of a week) and am so loving getting to know you two 😊 I am a disabled mum (wheelchair user) to 3 kids with Autism, 2 severely with a hefty dose of ADHD and other issues in the mix. My life is never boring 😂

[@happycamper4329]

🎉 congratulations! Oh how I empathise with your excitement about a flushing loo. Here I was thinking that I had it bad for having to wait 2 and a half years for my flushing loo! And yes, I celebrated that milestone as well. There's quite a few things in life you can go without.... a flushing loo is not one of them!

[@florentinalily]

Beautiful job - congratulations! In a small space a corner toilet is more ergonomic to use; but I do love this one!

[@aw-vp5zg]

"that went on too easily"... always suspicious! Great job, all the best for the rest

[@raimundoferreira7626]

Wow , you two finally returned to the civilization !😂 Flashing toilet , thats a big milestone, congratulations to both , long hours , days weeks and years , but all that hardworking is paying off Wel done

[@lesliekwan6654]

So happy that you have installed the toilet. All coming together so well. Can't wait to see the final outcome of the entire home

[@emummy2]

I worked at a summer camp for a couple summers and they had only latrines. First thing I'd do when I got home was to flush the commode. So satisfying! Its become common NOT to silicone around the toilet base-that way you can see if there are any leaks. However, our commodes bolt into a ring that is secured to the flooor.

[@laurentbigayon2288]

I"m so happy to see that i'm not the only one to have difficulties to install a flushing toilet

[@peterholmesgavleman]

Oh “crap” is a very apt comment when installing a toilet!

[@PCStuart1]

A new loo. Well done, a milestone in resource control.

[@celynjones4958]

Congrats but really needs a bum gun to be fully operational, IMHO. Cheers

[@cchambers8632]

Holy Crap! Congratulation on surviving the most complicated toilet installation I have ever seen. Flush on.

[@doucelait1]

This indeed is a special day. Happy to be here for it.

[@kevinbeale4879]

that first flush is a magical if not transcendent experience :-)

[@Neilhuny]

I am SO disappointed that you didn't make best use of undoubted opportunities for innuendo! No flange jokes? Guy "Is it in?" Kylie "I don't know, you tell me: is it in"

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Congratulations on your lovely new addition! The flushing toilet! 😁👍💕💕💕

[@denishn]

Congrats guys! 🎉

[@agustinpiaggio8888]

Hey there!! Finally the great moment, a step closer for moving in 🤲 and thanks God that lid was able to install afterwards... I was awaiting how was going to be 😁

[@Treehuntor]

the white bend pipe bit just goes into the grey soil pipe with the flange cut off

[@petrekovairena1891]

Jste naprosto skvělá dvojka.

[@vickyoakes4584]

Bit by bit it comes together. Giant step there getting a usable toilet! Congratulations!

[@moanahughes3593]

The relief 😅 officially in the 22 century 🙌👍

[@nerther7625]

Ah, finally, now you can go read the paper in peace. GREAT JOB.

[@RobIn-ky4uz]

Flushing toilet is like health. You appreciate it most when you dont have it.

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

Congratulations , well done ....it looks lovely and I'm sure it feels it too !😁👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Lucia-yn6so]

The beautiful sound of a flushing toilet 🎶 congrats 🎉

[@tutabelleojeda3449]

I'm so invested in your work! I stay to watch you both doing such a splendid job on your renovation. I love your determination and authentic building ethics, Thank you for sharing your journey, I have to see this through as well. Peace, Strength and Prosperity upon you both.

[@maximecasavant734]

for my king & queen,yes good for you two well deserve toilet. love you two ,very positive & so much enjoy following you,

[@ruthlarson6334]

Wooohoooo!🎉🎉🎉

[@UrbanGrrl69]

That’s one awesome milestone, heck of an installation job, way to go.

[@sergiolewes]

Look at you guys so happy with the toilet lol, lovely

[@Kennytyrer3989]

Thank you for showing me the quick release button to remove toilet seat was wondering how to replace my old seat thought I had to go right underneath cistern...makes life so much easier..looking good btw

[@TaraFinlay]

I am glad you included footage of the flushing toilet prior to the footage of the install, because I can't watch psychological thrillers unless I know the outcome (no pun intended) ahead of time. 😅

[@francesclark363]

Yay, let's take bets on who got to use it first. No contest there lol Congratulations on your throne room

[@Logiwonk]

Congratulations! Really happy to see you both reach this milestone.

[@halfabee]

Think how difficult it would be to connect the toilet before there was the flexible pipes.

[@inabates8919]

Such a surgical operation to go through, to have an operational toilet system. My God, the one liners were having my hubby and I in stitches, intentional or not😉💋😂❣️

[@timroberts2919]

I bought a Kitchen cabinet from B and Q and cut the sides down to make it not as deep. A couple of holes in the side for the pipes and Bobs your Uncle.

[@martinkelleher5927]

I think that the two holes in the bottom side of the pan are indeed fitting holes a plastic L shape bracket should be raw plug to the floor on the inside the L shaped bracket has holes in it to take a long stainless screw with a cup and cover in plastic

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Yep, and it actually came with the fittings, but the instructions say just to use silicone … very strange. When we do the final plumbing we might decide to use them, but definitely doesn’t need them

[@iansmartel5473]

@@MAKEDOGROW No matter how gently you get on the throne, they will move if not attached to the floor.

[@martinkelleher5927]

Yep once you start using it regularly unfortunately it will move with the transfer of weight from side to side still it’s not that bad to fit masking tape on outside of bowl making where centre of hole is remove bowl check thickness then fit bracket it’s on a slide so it can be adjusted good luck 👍

[@hussainamina]

So pleased for you! The King & Queen of patience deserve a flushing throne! (How were u toileting before this? Using the old one upstairs with a bucket to flush it?)

[@RevNicholasJonsson]

Two words... Well done!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@evelyngorfram9306]

"Well, that's the rest of our day sorted." 🤣🤣🤣