I've wanted to do this for SO long 

Well the body is a tad sore after this one.. 😅 What do you reckon? Should I paint the cabinets?

Hey, Max. First off, give Occy a massive cuddle from me. I'm a 47 year old man, about to go through divorce. I'm currently doing up my van to travel around, primarily Queensland first. Just wanted to say thank you for your videos, you've given so much insight and hope for my dreams that will enable me to find myself again. Going through things is hard, but I now know my dream. Respect to you, and thanks Max x

Thank you for your willingness to be vulnerable and share your journey with mental health struggles. I work as a mental health therapist and I appreciate you using your platform to show that it’s ok to not always be ok. Many people who need help don’t access support because of the stigmas and this helps move us all in the right direction. I came for your rainforest build and I stay for your kindness and bravery.

Girlfriend? That makes my heart happy for you Max. You're like an adopted son to me as I've been watching you for a long long time. Enjoy your friends and love the kitchen!

"Look at the indignity of this. This is my longest leftover piece -- a thumb's width short. Damn you, missing kicker!" This is why we love you so much, Max.

I’ve been married to my adorable husband for nearly 20 wonderful years and we have lived in our lovely home for 17 of those. HOWEVER I STILL DONT HAVE THE PROMISED NEW KITCHEN 😂😂. I even went through cancer treatment with the promise that after he would definitely get it done…. Nope. So I’m packing my bag and will arrive at your house in around a week. Hope that’s ok. I’ve explained to him that I’m leaving him for Ockie and an outdoor bath tub. ❤

Can we just first of all, appreciate max? Hes like the only RU-vidr that’s THIS interactive with this fans. All of the comments I see is him liking or responding! I’ve been watching for you for years now, I love your content even if it’s just you talking to the camera to your wild adventures. I’ve had a rough couple of years either grief and mourning and honestly you’ve help me so much with it just from you being you. You might not see this and that’s fine, you can’t comment and see every single comment, you’d be here for weeks! lol I love you and occy, hope the best for you and your new girlfriend too! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

The reason ur building is taking longer is because u are doing it right, to prevent problems in the future, time well spend.. Occy is so helpful.. LOL!!! And your property is so beautiful, remember you wake up to that each day.. You’re doing great Max…

I lost my two Aussies this March, 14 yrs old, always make time to hugg and love your Occy...cause once they are gone, you'll miss them so much. I luv your Occy...your a good daddy to him. Your home is looking so beautiful. I wish you all the happiness in the world. ❤

Max, it looks beautiful! Can't believe you found a kitchen for $500 that fits that well! I vote you paint the cabinets a beautiful sage green :)

I love how we’re all sitting in bed watching Max go absolutely ham on these massive projects! And the sped up parts make it look so easy lol 😂 Thank you for bringing us along.

Love the juxtaposition of Max working his behind off & Occy just gently taking it all in stride, totally relaxed for great moral support.

I would paint the cupboards - refreshes them and then you create a kitchen in the colours of your own choice

Dishwasher against the wall would be more functional. Plumbing in the wall and the stove can face the room so you can chat with visitors while cooking!

There is nothing quite as beautiful as an old dogs wisdoms - Thank you Occy & Max for sharing so much love & light

I love that you reused kitchen cabinetry and especially the carcasses! I did the same (with the help of my amazing builder) with my last kitchen and it saved so much money! It meant I could spend a little bit on a new tiled splash back and new benchtops. I pulled of the old vinyl wrap from the doors and fronts and sanded, etched primed and painted all the fronts and they looked AMAZING. All up it cost my $4500 in total, even paying my builder for the tiling, some cabinetry reconstruction, new benchtops and all the paint that I bought. Even got beautiful actual mid century timber doorknobs from a little old timber place that I sanded and varnished myself a bunch of times so that they were beautiful. I’m always so horrified now when people pull out cabinetry and then spend $20K on a brand new kitchen with new cabinetry. They could totally at least use the carcasses and save so much money!

I love how the place is coming together. It's great to see your work ethic and consistency while still taking time to enjoy things and not completely burn yourself out. Plus, Occy is the best helper ever (or at least the cutest)!

Thank-you for showing folks how fantastic a re-purposed kitchen can look, and you built it in such a short time!! Bravo!

Gotta love Occy, never too far away from dad. The expressions on Occys face are just adorable, such a difference, amazing.

Looking good, Max! I think it is very welcoming and feels large despite the smallish footprint. I like how you keep everything away from the walls to countertop height, keeps it open. Love seeing Occy undisturbed by whatever you’re doing, however noisy. Though he did perk up when you said Walk. 😂 Enjoy your time off and seeing your girlfriend. Hope we get to meet her soon.

Max, there is nothing you can't do. Can definitely tell your mood has brightened, and you are now finding far more humor in these situations. Have a nice break!

"I got greedy with two sinks! You don't need two sinks!" dying laughing here. This project is coming together so nicely! Fine work, Max!

I'm always so happy to see your furry helper playing his part (snoozing!!) :) great job, Max! And, did you say 'girlfriend'!!?? 😍 Happy for ya, Max & Occy!

Occy snoozing on the couch in the sunlight is everything!!

If you went through all that hard work to get this amazing kitchen, go all the way and paint it up to make it all your own! Great job Max and great job Occy as supervisor. 😆

I just had a thought - you should paint your storage container with epoxy paint to protect it and make it pretty! Check out what Tyler and Todd have done with their bathroom and utility container storage container builds, pretty nice looking :)

Max, been watching you for years, since the beginning of Max and Lee. For some reason your chill Aussie vibe just keeps bringing me back to follow your adventures! From that original van life group, Aubrey and Christian are doing other things, and I don't watch Trent and Allie or Eamon and Bec nearly as regularly as I do Max and Occy! Keep spreading kindness and positivity, my friend.

Max... i boight a 1 and 1/2 bowl sink... my plumber cut the wall of the cupboard and he MADE it fit....i was so grateful to him 🙂

Oh my gosh. Your Bob shirt. I love it. I just watched Eamon & Bec and they asked "Where's Bob" so many times. Your home just keeps getting better!

Dammmmmmn Max, The kitchen looks incredible!!! And having a bigger kitchen than you were thinking, I think for you will work much better, because you have friends coming over frequently. And when you go out of town and have friends come over and house or Occy sit, it will just make the space so much more functional and enjoyable all around! IT LOOKS INCREDIBLE!!!!! And...did the dishwasher work? Or is that why you didn't show it not working? Either way, you should feel like a thief for getting that kitchen for $500 because that is a total steal. Thank You to the homeowners who put the kitchen up for sale/just remove. I'm actually blown away how the modulars all fit so perfectly into the space, except the one for the sink, but that's nothing huge for how the rest worked out. It looks like it was actually designed for your space. Oh, Keep the wood grain look on the cabinets, it really gives the kitchen its own personality. It looks incredible just the way it is. Great Work Max!!!!! And it looks like it's got Occy's approval to. Hey, a small addition you could make to one of the cabinet's. Crystal and Jazmin have Doggie Drawers for Izzy and Bella's food and water bowls in the bottom of one of their cabinets at the cottage. An addition like that for Occy's food and water dishes would be good for Occy physically, and good for you keeping the floor free of things on it. The cabinet modular at the end on the side with the dishwasher would be a perfect place for the Doggy Drawer? You could put a permanent shelf above it, which would be the perfect place to keep Occy's food. And ummmmmm Max, Girlfriend? Seems someones been keeping a secret, which is great to hear about. Can't wait to meet her on your next vid. Cheers Max, So Happy that you're heart has healed that much and you are getting back to a better place mate. Matt - Toronto, Canada

I’m sure Occy gets lots of your time and attention but he must be fed up with the constant noise and dust and movement. And I don’t know how you do it, I’m exhausted watching you. Good job mate. The kitchen is 💯👍🤩👏🤩🇨🇦

Mate! That new kitchen changes the entire house, that’s insane! 😯👏🏼

The weather is so bad in England at the moment that I keep thinking it is winter here and summer where you are. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I can’t get it into my head that it is summer here.

Who would've thunk it? The before and after tells all. Your socks are a real kick. I love the landscape where you live. Part jungle full beauty. It came out looking better than professional. I'm partial to the oiled wood look. Mostly it's veneers here where I live. Nothing like solid wood that says quality. I have fallen in love with your special black and white child. He is beyond fuzzy adorable! Besides your wonderful outdoor bathtub you ..... handled yourself quite well in the kitchen. On the positive, The way you allow your true side to shine is by not editing out your mistakes. We as viewers can better connect with you because you present yourself as a real human being somewhat less than perfect such as ourselves. What more can I say but keep up the great work. I'll keep coming back. A cyber friend, Me southern AZ. (USA)

18:14 - bless you The kitchen is incredible. Congratulations on completing yet another beautiful project for less!

I get such a giggle outta Occy practicing his zen ommmmm while daddy is working his butt off! Two charming dudes from down unda 🇨🇦🥰👵👋

The kitchen looks great. Such a major difference. Occy is a good supervisor. He just needs a little flashy vest and a hard hat lol 🙂🐾💗🙃

Instant coffee?!! 😝 I nearly fell off my chair! What an amazing transformation. You continue to impress with your ability to find great deals and willingness to put in the hard labour and do things right. I sometimes have difficulty believing what you manage to accomplish without another pair of hands. (sigh, if only Occy had opposable thumbs) Your place is really coming together SO very nicely. Don’t forget to take time to enjoy it!! ❤️ from 🇨🇦

In a little house for 1 or 2, I'd have passed on the old dishwasher, and have another cabinet instead.

“Bloody hell, you guys stop watching” 😆 You need to build an extension with about 10 extra rooms. Looks like a bunch of us want to come live with you. I’m old but I’m not afraid of tools or spiders lol. As usual, everything is looking great Max. Occy told me to tell you Happy Father’s Day, you’re the best dad ever. ♥️🐾👣🐾♥️ 🌻🐝🧡

The ‘Scottie Doesn’t Know’ clip kills me every time. 😂😂😂

I love Occy's response to all you do...."I'll just sit this one out" 😂❤ Beautiful kitchen job!! It changes the look of the whole room 🎉❤🎉

Occys face on the sofa is me while watching my husband diy anything around the house😂

Love the new kitchen! Enjoy those home cooked meals. I think you should take a fun 4x4 trip. Not that you need another project; but, every time I see your bathtub I think, "Max really needs to make a beautiful wood/teak plank style cover for the tub." This would keep the tub clean and make for a nice table when you are not soaking. Have an amazing visit with your friends.

Max, you & Occy are the hardest working duo ever!!! Your kitchen is magnificent & you should be so proud! Enjoy your company & rest up, you deserve it! 🤗

What do you need a dishwasher for?? And yes, in a kitchen you DO need 2 sinks!

😆 @ 10:50 That look that Occy was giving you when you're on the multi tool was priceless.

We did exactly this in our 2nd house an old boss of mine was having a new kitchen I joked I’d actually like one! Mine was 2 cupboards and base cupboard so we took it away ! Completely changed the Look in house

Oh my golly gosh, you knocked it out the ball park, your reno, is so real, your mistakes and improvisation, is next level and so relate bless, im proud of you and for you, go Max and occy ❤❤❤

Hugs to Occy- so many of my RU-vid content ppl are going through “ stuff” - Blue passing, which is heartbreaking, Eamon and Becs journey, super inspiring and heartbreaking. Keep it up Max. You are a blessing to the RU-vid community:)

Awesome. So much harder retro fitting a kitchen. But you got great appliances!

Wow! I keep saying that every time I finish watching your videos. Are you for hire? You are renovation goals x5000! I am so impressed with how much you were able to do and your skills. How did you learn all this Max? Have you been moonlighting construction and carpentry while surfing and van life'ing? You're crazy good! Thank you for keeping the things that went wrong in the video. It helps me when I get frustrated with my own double-sink in a single sink moment. Cheers! to your motivation and ingenuity.

In our last house we bought a 12 year old second hand kitchen and removed it from the house it was in, just like you did. It was a really big square kitchen and corner pantry, and it fitted perfectly in our house. We used the sink, oven, and bench top, and it was still perfectly fine 15 years later.

Nice. Now all you need is a cover for the back of the dishwasher and you’re golden.

Wow! What a transformation!!! Your house is looking more like a home every day ❤

Oh wow! That is absolutely fantastic especially for the price! You worked so hard. It’s difficult doing it alone. Kudos!😊

Love the kitchen! Also love the where’s Bob T-shirt. Would love to see another meetup with Eamon and Bec. Your friendship is a treasure.

Love a man with SKILLS!!!!!!❤

I love how Occy seems so bored with it all. Your videos are so fun.

Max, I'm excited to see the 4 wheel drive adventure. The kitchen is coming together nicely. You always find the best deals to renovate your cabin. Thank you for taking us along on your journey. WoW! The kitchen came out beautiful!

I feel you on every part of this video. I am 50+ year old finishing the inside of a tiny house on wheels on my own. I have never told as many inanimate objects to F all the way off in my life. It's a tiny house and everything seems to be 'just' out of reach. I feel ALL of this. (oh, and every bone in my elderly body is screaming).

Occy's expression at the opening of the vlog was saying, 'what the hell's he doing now?' all with a big sigh. The result was a proper, 'wow', reaction from me Max and yes to painting the cabinets. Enjoy your much deserved break and catching up with your girlfriend. Till next time. xx

I love the end result, especially the sink! I wouldn't paint, but then, they may not match the floor so well. Great job Max! Go have fun!!

Oh wow, as an obsessional cleaner I am soooo happy you cleaned the kitchen!!!!!! Nice episode Max.

Max, I have been following your journey since you and Lee were traveling down Mexico (and beyond). I was compelled to comment while watching you talk about betterhelp and your journey. As a survivor of suicide, I was shaken to my core by the loss of Lee. I have been cheering you on as you have moved through the stages of grief and recovery. I just wanted to take a minute to commend your continued perseverance and your honesty about mental health and your struggles and growth. Sharing this journey is powerful and worthwhile. I am so grateful for you. Keep moving forward, you inspire so many. Cheers, Theo

That is an amazing price for that kitchen!! Such a transformation. Such hard work. You did excellent work. Save the kicker for when you build your bathroom. You'll have a little work already done.

Alexlifex!! Goodluck on your adventure. I'm 62 terminally ill bed 3 years husband left me was dying, but God is bringing me back!!! It hurts but Karma is real

First: Gorgeous find on the market place! Great work!!! Second: Occy: star of the show with his supervisor skills 😊

17:59 oh my gosh in love your “where’s bob” shirt!!!! 😂 18:15 Bless you Wow Max!!! That kitchen is beautiful. You did such a good job. 👏🏻 10/10

dishwasher would work best next to the sink I think.

Max, you're certainly not afraid of tackling BIG projects!

Best part of Sunday morning Max & Occy 🐾 🐾. Love all the work you've done to the cabin ❤

Grifindor!!!! Love it! A few hiccups but you always manage it in the end. Turned out amazing!!! Yay for the socks! Yes I think you should paint it 😊

Maybe you could make a little wash station outside using the double sink? You could use it to wash your veggies, other garden related things or for messy art/ projects?

I admire your tenacity with this project. Frugal too!

What a treat! You did it again. So much room for activities 🤩 I suspect they’ll be some hearty meals coming your way soon Max. Have fun away from the camera ✌🏻

I am team wood,they look so good and give a nice accent to the white surround. If anything,you cound sand them and use a lighter stain if you feel it. Eeds lightening. Live with it a while before you make any changes.

Yes, Max, paint the cabinets to modernize the look. You are amazing!

Nice dry fit. Adapting to reuse is not easy. And way to go working to a deadline. If you keep the cupboards natural and refinish your wood floor in the same wood tone you will have continuity of design. Your van build shows your mastery of design continuity. I have watched a large number of van builds. Yours stands out.

It is amazing what you can do on a budget! Well done young man!

I suggest you make the corner cabinet behind the door open toward the door side, that way you can make better use and easier access to the cupboard.

So nice to see you guys ❤️ 🙏🏽 😊

omg MAX!! I absolutely love it!! I love oak kitchens. I think they are timeless. Such a fabulous find! Great work!! It looks fantastic!!

Great job on the kitchen you can build anything. Enjoy your well earned break away. I look forward to see what else you’ll be doing.

Oooo! Bigger window above the sink!

I have no idea what your channel was before the build. But I'm enjoying this new house and your Construction❤.

As a professional cook, I prefer smaller kitchens ! Great job. ☺ As for your travels, I do miss the van but whatever suits you and Occy best ! 😊

Very smart idea! Those are beautiful cabinets. Such a deal!

(I'm a woodworker / cabinet maker in Brissie) counter tops are massively expensive these days. We decided to do our kitchen recently (Got quoted $30K just for tear out and bases), I did all the base cabinets, doors and drawers myself. We got quoted $12-$15K For Messmate counter tops. I said stuff that and bought 2 massive Tas Oak / Messmate dining tables off market place for $600 and re shaped and jointed them into stunning counter tops and had plenty left for a kitchen island $5k instead of $45k. What your doing is great, your savings bucket loads and learning skills. Keep it up :)

Great job on the kitchen Maxx. Enjoy your time with your friends. Look forward to your next video .

You have done a fantastic job installing the recycled used kitchen Max. Winter on the north coast is a great time of year. Let the sun shine.😊

Go Max go!! So awesome, so proud of you, so resourceful!😍

Well done Max. You must be knackered after that lad. Yes I think you should paint the kitchen. You've done a brilliant job & I think it will look awesome with a more modern paint job. Have a well deserved rest mate. Occy was an angel bless him. XX

Good job Max, so happy you have someone to share it with!

Max, one of the best things about your videos is that you make me laugh, especially this last one! You are just hysterical...in the best way of course. 😉 I'm always disappointed when your video comes to an end...but even more so when you're going to be away and taking a break from posting content. Miss you and Oc so much then. But hoping you have a fantastic getaway; you both deserve it! Best kitchen reno ever! Thanks for the great entertainment and laughs. Love you guys! (Occy the most though...sorry) 😊

Proud of you Max. You did a fantastic job on your kitchen. Congratulations! Hugs to you and Occy.

You have to be a very proud boy.. That was epic! The kitchen will be a real boon for you when you begin to produce your own food and need prep space. Party time will be effortless with the space and dishwasher. Congratulations ❤️❤️🐨❤️❤️

Renovation circularity at its best. 🏆 Are you planning to have a portable stovetop plugged in for boiling and frying? Have a fab break with your gf and guests, you deserve it!

Brilliant build!! Is there anything you can't do??? Don't answer that, leave me in the wonderful happy place your videos always have me.

I look forward to every posting of your journey. Awesome to see your choices have brought you happiness and serenity 🌞