“He didn’t complain about the neighbor’s toilet — he flooded it” 💧😳 When the smell from next door ruined their summer, one clever husband came up with a silent, drama-free fix… and it worked 🛠️🌿😂 No fights, no tension — just smart revenge with a hose and a grin. See how it played out in the article below 👇
Last summer, my husband and I arrived at our dacha, and from the moment we stepped out of the car, we were hit with an unpleasant surprise. Since we usually don’t visit the cottage until June, we had no idea what had changed during the spring.
As it turned out, our neighbors had taken the opportunity to build a brand-new outdoor toilet. But not somewhere far away on their plot—it was placed right next to our shared fence. You can probably imagine the “aroma” that now followed us through our summer getaway.
A Problem We Didn’t Expect—and How We Started Looking for a Solution
Things got even worse when the neighbors’ extended family arrived to stay for a whole month. Grandma, the kids, everyone. The toilet got a lot of use—and the smell reached all corners of our yard, especially around the bathhouse. Gardening, relaxing, even watering the flowers became unpleasant tasks.
Should we go and complain? Honestly, I wanted to. But we didn’t want to ruin our good relationship with the neighbors. Just ignore it? Definitely not. So we decided to handle things in a smarter way.
My Husband’s Clever Plan
Thankfully, my husband is a man who knows how to think things through. He came up with a solution that didn’t involve any arguments or awkward conversations.
Here’s what we did:
We dug a small, triangle-shaped pit on our side of the yard. Between this pit and the neighbor’s toilet, we built a neat little mound of soil. To protect the ground from soaking up water, we laid roofing felt at the bottom of the pit. Then we connected our drains from the house, bathhouse, and summer kitchen to flow into that pit.
So What Was the Trick?
Over time, water began to seep toward the neighbor’s cesspool. As the liquid levels evened out, their toilet ended up… well, flooded.
The Result? Problem Solved, No Arguments Needed!
A few weeks later, the neighbor quietly dismantled the toilet and rebuilt it farther away, closer to the edge of their plot. The most surprising part? They never said a word to us!
Later on, he casually mentioned that “the water started to sit too long in that low spot, so we had to move it.” My husband and I just exchanged glances—and kept quiet.
Why This Solution Worked So Well:
No arguments or drama
No hints or awkward requests
Eco-friendly and peaceful
Our neighborly relationship stayed strong—very helpful when you need someone to water your plants while you’re away!
In the end, we were really happy. As the saying goes, a smart solution doesn’t need loud words—just a little creative thinking!
What would you have done in our place? Share your thoughts or clever solutions in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!
