Not My Favorite Job, But the Bathroom Drain Rough-in is Done!

[@therealcraigsutton2740]

Bathroom remodels take longer than a whole house build!! Great job Mr Doug!!!

[@bonniesingletary9231]

Doug is so hard on himself, he is so smart and able to do many things to take care of his family, I hope he can step back and appreciate all he has accomplished!

[@gordonshepherd3165]

When doing hole saws try running the drill in reverse first so it will not catch but will evenly chissel into the wood so the cut is even (not on an angle) and it won't skip all over the place. You will know when to change from reverse to forward when the hole saw is in the wood a 1/16 of an inch or so.... you always do an excellent job by the way and I only found this tip about a week ago (and I am 68) so lots to learn in life

[@tomlangley6236]

Many years ago when I lived in Florida We had those nasty Palmetto Bugs (Cockroaches) getting into the house. An old-timer there told me to cover the vent pipe with window screen. The bugs can smell the sewer gas and make their way in via the vent pipe. They can actually get through the water filled traps. I took his advice and instantly the problem was cut by at least 90%.

[@lyndacuppage7353]

Each step forward is getting you closer to your goal. Once you have your addition part livable it will make it easier to tackle the rest. Those piers under the rest of the house shouldn’t be that scary- look how many you’ve already done! Yeah Doug and Ashley, you make a great team

[@lynnobrien9429]

That's one job I hate doing . Specially under the house. Glad you got it out of the way.

[@danielosko6366]

WOW! That vent assembly was awesome. Looked like it was part of the warp core of a spaceship! Well Done! :)

[@karenweber8203]

You really are a gifted man. You either know, figure out or look up what you need to do....and you either nail it or adjust....all a sort of gifting that under similar circumstances would fall apart for someone else.

[@irenebaker8263]

Really loved the choice of piano music while assembling the white pipes! Good job on the plumbing Doug and Ashley! You are very good at explaining everything!

[@bradyhunsberger]

Sometimes I have these moments of ‘omg, they moved to Florida and we have a whole new house project and tons of content to look forward to’ …. I’ll admit I got a bit worried i wouldn’t see you guys as much after you finished the house in Michigan.. I’m glad you guys are continuing on with your journey and filming it for everyone else, as well as creating some cool home movies to look back on!

[@robertemmons4799]

A suggestion for plumbing when you dry fit and it is good Mark the fittings with a sharpie before taking it apart. Then while gluingmatch the lines up.

[@gmag3253]

Talk about Pier Pressure

[@missykowalewski]

So I have to say I’m suprised at the bathroom drain/vent configuration. My toilet, sink and tub/shower has the exact same layout. Only difference is the primary pipes r 4”. They all vent out the same place. I thought my grandpa did it wrong. Learned something today. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@verajamieson8020]

Loved ashleys plumbing vocablary,contraption.😂😂nice ash.👍😂😂👏👏

[@verajamieson8020]

Great video.🇨🇮😂🙋‍♀️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@redrickgrass]

Great video today folks! Doug, your work skills & ethics are amazing as usual in my opinion. your Music choices during plumbing building was very soothing. have a great day family!

[@rockreader4298]

Doug, who knew so many people would be interested and or enjoying watching you do a job they hate to do themselves? Smiling to myself. : )

[@SparkieLady3]

Thank you Doug and Ashley, for sharing your DIY updates and your life's journey with us!! Much Love and Hugs to you and your family!!

[@marge1538]

You would never know the plumbing is not your thing. You're very interesting to watch and learn from. Another great job!

[@pitsnipe5559]

Here’s a plumbing tip. When you get all your pipe dry fitted, put a witness mark on each connection. Makes it easier to properly align each connection. Nice work, Doug!

[@Sunny-rh1yp]

On the bright side you already have a portion of the piers done!!! Yea!!! and yea for the bathroom coming together!!!

[@sallyhover8173]

That “contraption” job went very well! You always preface some of your jobs with “I’m not a professional at this”. I beg to differ, looks pretty professional to me! God bless y’all and can’t wait for next video 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@gigileacock2345]

Doug, I can't imagine without that handle you would have a knuckle buster! You're doing a great job. Both of you.

[@dennislower4742]

You would never know you're not a pro. That went together beautifully.

[@73honda350]

Nice vent work. That's as much art as it is science.

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha! Good job Doug! I am married to a plumber who builds bathrooms for a living. My family are plumbers & Carpenters. Thankful for it. Bless you & yours! Aloha!

[@cherylbooth5649]

Jack of All trades as they say ! Hope you are both doing well and the children keep those videos coming I enjoy them all

[@cherylbooth5649]

Thankyou ☺️

[@texasgunslinger8060]

Hahaha, a true plumber's nightmare. And I thought you had the piers all done. But, I see your logic, and agree. Ny only suggestion is, because your holes are so large. Take some fine steel wool, and place it, in the hole around your pipes, to prevent the rats & snakes from squirming in. (Rats can't chew through steel wool.) Or you can use foam sealer with rat repellent. Steel wool is cheaper but your choice. Great job, Doug!

[@maryallen6334]

Every time you do something like this I think 'thank god that's done' and I suppose you do too. Really, really looking forward to the walls going up. You are going to be an expert on home builds in different climates and conditions by the time this is done. Good luck with it.

[@lindajwilson9848]

Practice makes perfect! You will be a pro before long! Love your confidence and planning ahead and over and over again -- to make sure it's right!!

[@pamboone6921]

Woohoo, the drains was done. “Professionally” You just to awesome Doug!! ❤️

[@bride8305]

(HUG) Doug you are so amazing, how you can do all that you do,and have it turn out so beautifully is a blessing from God, you have so many talents in so many areas. God bless you and your beautiful wife and children.

[@crystalarendall8148]

U are great people. I wish i knew someone like you . I am totally in awe of how you work . I wish i had the money. Because id hire you to build me my home. So thank you for making my day.

[@tessjones5987]

Your editing and filming were so lovely to watch. Such good shows.

[@crinkle2649]

Doug with how great your last house was and the fantastic job you did with all that plumbing, I think you will do a fantastic job on this house too. I just can't wait to see where your imagination takes the house.

[@georgedavall9449]

A tip for you and others, as I see a lot of guys struggle with this: right after the hole saw makes contact, stop the drill, and drill three or four small holes ( 3/16 or 1/4 inch, whatever you have ) at the circumference of the hole. This will help alleviate the problem you had @ 04:35! Peace!

[@BigDreamsTinyBudget]

Looks pretty professional to me! :)

[@karenphillips6801]

Be proud of yourself, Doug you have your cheerleader Ashley backing you

[@joeg.6785]

I really enjoy your videos. They are very interesting. Also, the fade to exit......excellent!!

[@mimiohnine]

I admit it was a small punch in the gut to hear you say “your northern ways” because I still think of you as northerners. But truly, I’m so glad for you all in the much warmer south! This house is coming together…slowly. As it needs to when you’re working with just the two of you. Excellent job!! Show them southerners how to rebuild this house 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@JB43186]

You’ve gotten great use out of your van. This project has been so well thought out.

[@Ladythyme]

“What’s this called?” “Ah a Contraption?” Highly technical! 😂🤣😂… My late husband was a plumber and I spent years watching him put pipes together and from I can tell you did a really Nice job!

[@retagorman4351]

Don't understand any of stuff u did. Don't care. Simply enjoy spending time with you folks.

[@christinabrodrick6406]

I just started watching again after being gone 9 months, good old school, I loved your double wide but I’m happy you moved to Florida and you all are happier…. I’m waiting with baited breath to see the transformation on your new home… it will be grand I already know ☺️💕

[@mrsdig57]

Doug you said you weren't a pro at plumbing but you don't give yourself enough credit. You are good at everything I've seen you do. Ashley is always there to lend you a had when you need it.

[@vahneb7260]

Doug, you are smart to have a full face mask on, your lungs are being saved big time. This process is so interesting to watch. Be blessed.

[@heidiforso7216]

I bet doug can see better too no need for safty goggles.

[@roasarioruiz7804]

Doug, you are a Pro on everything you set your mind to. Another great install! Can’t wait for the next video.

[@carolbrooks1341]

I’m impressed that you got that contraption together without having to make a trip to the hardware store!

[@lindapeterson7166]

Good Morning Doug & Ashley,another job done! Have a wonderful day! 👏🏻👍🏻

[@sarahmiller4069]

Good to see you guys. And your work is always so much interesting.... Stay safe & health.

[@cherylemaybury9967]

It looks great. I love how much attention to detail you put in, Doug. Always top class work.

[@janandbruceadamsvanadventu3226]

Plumbing is just nasty. My husband says if he does plumbing and only has to get supplies 3 times, he is a master plumber. LOL

[@rainaflores779]

ANOTHER TOP-NOTCH VIDEO GOD BLESS

[@rakamas]

I can't wait till you do the tile, it's so pretty 👍😄❤️

[@donradcliffe5446]

Great Job Doug. Coming from a master plumber with 50 years in the trade.

[@mzdawn8374]

Given what happened to the new door jam after jacking/replacing the peers, I hope that when you get to the rest of the house it is not going disrupt the progress you've made on the bedroom.

[@cynthiarios7299]

Fantastic job well done you and Ashley are amazing!

[@68paulak]

Everything is moving right along, you always do things so meticulously,but you probably sleep well at night not worrying about things not done right. I really like the mirror it will look nice in an entryway and should be an easy fix to glue where it split. I look forward to watching every video you put on your channel,you and Ashley work well together.God bless your little family.

[@angelacross2216]

Awesome videography and music. I have had two of the wall hung toilets in the house for almost twenty years. We’ve had no problems and it’s been a game changer for easy clean bathroom floors.

[@glimmermomma4373]

It’s nothing but perfect!! It’s amazing at the skill you have dealing with older homes..My son is a plumber and said great job!!

[@donnadanna6676]

Don't forget to install some kind of screening on your vent pipe. Keeps those insects and whatever else out!

[@davepelfrey3958]

Yes, it's the whatever else's that makes me come unglued. 😬🥺

[@davepelfrey3958]

Yes, it's the whatever else's that makes me come unglued. 😬🥺

[@Southernbred52]

Awesome job! I am still waiting on two videos a week!! lol

[@deborahlehman8617]

You do this all so fast!! Good job!!

[@annmcintosh4524]

Love how well you two work together. I may not need him to help but do so much better when my husband is with me. Good teams!

[@51Lorie]

Great job, you two, it's shaping up nicely!

[@daytimedreaming8307]

Kudos on the pipe fitting !!! Miss Ashley, you look like you're getting a Florida tan, your face is beautiful.

[@dhanakhei9911]

I'm so glad you posted I was needing a fix from my DIYfferent!

[@gordonshepherd3165]

store your ABS and PVC glue (and PVC Primer) upside down when not in use as they will not dry out so you can use them for years.

[@solaroc501]

Gordon, does storing them upside down work on Gorilla, Elmer's as well?

[@mamareed810]

Oh my goodness, I was holding my breath when you 2 were gluing the pipes together. I was hoping that you were connecting the pipes in the right positions. I could have never done that!

[@danielrichardson5068]

That was so clever how you did the plumbing upstairs, got it done right. then took it under the house to install it. That was so smart!!

[@trebblerunner9486]

My dearly departed and much loved, ex-father in law, was famous for saying "it's good enough for government work", which may be true, but he helped my ex-husband and I build our starter home. 36 years later it's easy to see he may have over estimated his building prowess. Now my oldest son is living in the home and has begun the daunting task of fixing all the things that need repair. Yeah it was cheap to build but it's going to cost as much if not more to repair it. Best to do it right the first time. You guys are doing a great job. Pa, my father in law would have approved but he would think you were being too precise and careful.

[@pattycarosi9618]

You are moving right along. I am waiting to see what flooring you are doing in the bathroom. Can't wait.

[@laurajphillips]

You’re really doing a great job!

[@robertspear9134]

Wow. Very impressed. That plumbing drain "contraption", I don't know how got it right the first time but I am glad you did. Good show.

[@stanwarner8700]

I've learned alot by watching you ..... Thanks

[@heidik-lady8135]

Good Lord that was complicated. Well done 👍🏆

[@tucker476]

The blue is smart to use. As a plumber it shows whether you cemented the joint. I have seen a joint not not done so as you cannot keep track of the joints done. To keep track please use the blue. It is dyed for a important for a reason.

[@eleanorflynn370]

The plumbing you did was meticulously done well done I didn't realise you still had the piers to do under the rest of the house but you will get there it's all taking shape now

[@FITZIEBLUE]

love you guys...nice work and harmony as usual ...happy change of the season !

[@quickcode]

I always unplug the drill when messing with hole saws, it's very easy to hit the trigger when wrestling the piece of wood out. learned by experience heh

[@1611bloodbought]

Great job as usual. And I will continue in prayer for you and your family for safety and progress.

[@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851]

You have a lot on your plate. You do great work regardless. I just figured you were done with what you were working on. If anyone has worked on a house, regardless the age or quality, they know the work is never done. Thanks for all your videos.

[@clarabooth5582]

One step closer!!! So exciting!

[@GMC.Sprint]

Can you post an Amazon link to the compass you used on the shower drain?

[@diyfferent]

😂

[@GrannySanny]

Nice! Getting closer.

[@Jo.H.]

You are getting there, great job both 😊

[@phyllisroark8526]

If I was in the shopping market for a house, I would want to buy one that Doug and Ashley have worked on. You know it would be done right! Can't wait to see what yall have for us! Thanks as always for sharing your life with us. Do you have a PO Box someone could send gifts or amazon wish list?

[@diyfferent]

We don't have a PO Box or Amazon Wishlist, but thank you very much :)

[@sharonaqualais7565]

Please keep it coming. I enjoy you guys! I am also rooting for you in all ways that bless your family.

[@gamerone996]

Once you do plumbing long enough I'm sure you'll get better at it. Still looked like a pretty good plumbing job.

[@jimwhite5964]

Thanks again for another fun video, guys! Progress looks great!

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

Doug you are an amazing man who has so many talents when remodeling and designing your home. Keep being you and in you are doing a great job without any outside help. You have so many of your followers cheering you on and of course Ashely is a great supporter.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Job well done!!!!!!

[@thecoz5700]

I like how ya both work ...and clean up as ya go.... Safe job site

[@brenda9140]

Thx guys. Doug you look and sound much better and your energy level is way up. You all must have gotten much needed R and R since your last video.

[@ALayne08]

I didn’t see this video until late Thursday evening, so I had to watch before bed. Great job and I love the way you both work together. Take care and be well!

[@leem200]

Whew thats over. Allot of connections And measuring. You two make a good team. Peace.

[@kirchnerfarm]

Remember we are in a world of know it all's and whatcha call its...lol. You are doing fine approach each job with a positive attitude and follow through as always stop worrying about these judges out here...when you go before God I'm sure he's not gonna say Doug your going to hell for a huge sewer vent...lol. We love y'all brother big hugs.

[@donsuepowers924]

I’m so proud of and for y’all regardless, you are constantly moving forward!🙌🏻😊🥰😃🤩🎉❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@carolynmarie5585]

Most amazing thing about this video was at the end. Seeing the number of Lego's for the children....Brave, brave parents. Hee hee

[@vickiehemb2691]

You did a great job with the plumbing I'm proud of you guys keep up the great work

[@Dontwantahandle0]

Hey, that's okay there are more piers to come, I like living vicariously on the edge, occasionally, it's quite invigorating, lol.

[@WeeMo33]

👏👏👏👏👏awesome , you are so clever Doug 👍👍❤️❤️

[@dianaschofield9101]

Great job. Being that its not your strong suit it's good to know that you look up how to do things so you can keep cost down by doing it yourself.