Thanks for watching and special thanks to those who hit that LIKE and SUBSCRIBE button almost at 10k Subs! Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/mateostabio I rented a mini excavator to excavate the ground on the other side: ruclips.net/video/d5FYvil3ILY/видео.html Here's some videos you might be interested in: I Build a Modern Gazebo: ruclips.net/video/WL1ekPZ1iFQ/видео.html Raise pool concrete sidewalk video: ruclips.net/video/zvTjnn1X1gc/видео.html
Absolutely beautiful work, well done... proud!!! I'm going to have a go myself but using a electric wheelbarrow, I don't have the same strength as you anymore. Thumbs up
Incredible job. I cannot believe you moved so freaking MANY of those 80 lb boulders by yourself. Thank god for your back that your buddies helped. I would've switched materials almost immediately at that daunting project by tile 2. I'm also surprised you suck with the 14" saw instead of using a smaller "portable" (battery powered even) cut off saw with like 3" blades for those interior cuts. Obviously you scored them and chiseled them well afterwards, but I would've been worried enough to probably give up on that machine as my exclusive method. Again, great job. Just goes to show how much you can do if you're smart enough to design websites. A+ bro. Also ... I'm guessing you probably do something for high impact fitness. Whether it's HIIT, or crossfit or something. Bc even if I made it through day-1 ... I'd've been too freaking wiped out to do days consecutively. Sure ... after I got out the Marine Corps ... but as a 50 year old!??? Especially after a decade of owning computer store I just couldn't. I'm sure most people missed the fact that you were literally dripping sweat doing this project. PS ... looking forward to the steps in the front (after the driveway, etc).
That ending is exactly what my wife says after each project. Haha. The kids helping was awesome. So helpful and the small wheelbarrow made it perfect for distributing the crushed rock evenly. Nice work!!
You created a great outdoor structure… but much more importantly, you created lifelong memories with your sons. The kiddie wheelbarrow was priceless!!! Well done!
You doing it your self also ensured it got done right even if it took longer. Because no one is going to put the detail and effort your putting into it than you are. I’m learning that myself
Thank you, appreciate it! Thanks for the tour video idea, still have to finish a lot of smaller projects but who knows, maybe at the end of the summer. Cheers!
As a new contractor starting up in Canada (I saw that Tim Hortons!) specializing in hardscaping, you did very well for someone who has never done this kind of work before! When you found something wasn't working correctly, you seemed to find the correct solution (Scoring dry first before turning on water, realizing the packing down changed the height of your base, etc). Three tips that I would suggest: 1) Pack down your bedding sand. Even though its only 1" in depth, by packing it down, you get about 1/8" of compaction out of it which may show over time (not so much with the 80mm pavers though!). The downside of this method it makes screeding much more difficult. A work around for that problem is to actually have your sand 1/8" higher and when you're all done, do a compaction on the pavers with a rubber pad/carpet attached to your compactor to lower it that 1/8" to meet your grade. 2) I would have cut your concrete for your pool in a way where an exact multiplier of the width of your pavers would line up perfectly with the first post of your pergola. This means less cuts and straighter lines that line up with your pergola. 3) You had a stringline to run your first set of pavers horizontally which is awesome, but you could have followed up with a vertical stringline in the corner that starts with the perfect paver length again to line up with your pergola post and always start each row from that corner and you would have perfect lines and minimal cuts along the entire project to have perfect lines and not rely on your eyes. This also makes the "click and drop" method you learned (catchy btw!) start from the third paver you put down! Again, very good job for a first crack at it! Don't see too many smaller RUclipsrs create engaging and informative content as this and if you need any advice on this project or any future projects, I'll definitely give you my 2 cents (Maybe in exchange for a Tim Hortons ;)) Keep it up!
Wow. Thanks for the super informative comment! You’re the first to have noticed the tim hortons! It was a well deserved iced coffee that hot day haha! Kudos to you man, this is hard work! I didn’t get a pad with the compactor, but I want to do it. I was scared of running it on and getting some chips on the pavers. I actually had set up a perpendicular line initially, I forgot to explain that part… I put it, but I ended up starting dead center of the center post, then I realized I made a mistake lol. What would you recommend for the other side of the pool? Do I do the same, or do I use different screeding material or any recommendations. I’m gonna start it soon now that we’re getting better weather!
@@mateostabio Honestly just purchase a small piece of carpet (or even a small rug) from your local fabric/home decor store, cut a couple of holes and zap strap them to front and back frame of the compactor and you should be fine. On old rustic looking pavers (google Barkman Roman Pavers) its fine to do it without a carpet/mat as it just adds to the whole look, but in your case they are nicely finished and don't want to chip them or scratch the surface like you said. Do not do this on the side you have already poly sanded or for the rest of your project to keep it consistent. As for your materials, what you used will continue to work fine and again, keeps the project consistent. As for your starting point, your kind of hooped into what your doing since you already have pavers to go off of from what you have laid down to go along the edge of the pool (between the pool and your longest stretch of fence from the house). I'll send you an email with a video link of me going over how I think you should approach the rest of your project!
@@mateostabioI ended up pounding mine with a rubber mallet as well as some wood to blunt it because I was too cheap to rent the plate compactor again. For your bigger project, I would definitely not recommend going that route - way too much work.
Gorgeous work!!! I think one of the best parts of this is that your kids will learn not to be afraid to tackle things themselves when they get older. Part of it is you teaching them, but the larger part is what they will catch from being around that "roll up your sleeves and figure it out" mentality. Well done, dad! You are killing it!
Dude I dont tend to comment on youtube videos, but props to you on this job! Learning how to use tools or handle material you've never dealt with in your life is a hell of an experience. I did something similar to my backyard, but not to this level of detail and I'm extremely proud of it. I loved the "im a web designer" you must be a hell of a designer!
Man, HELL of a job. If you ever have to do this again (which judging by the work, you probably wont), using a piece of paper/cardboard to trace those curves might be easier than trying to prop up the block (especially a 80+ pound one). The cardboard method saved me when I was tracing around a koi pond! Edit: So got to the end and realized you're not done lol. So in case my "method" wasn't clear, lay a piece of cardboard (maybe even cut some to the same block dimension) where the block would go and then trace underneath using the pool lip and then cut that with a box knife/sissors and transfer it to the block. Saves moving that block a bunch!! Additionally, if you don't mind spending like $20 us extra for a tool, after my koi project I got a cheap plastic contour gague from lowes. It's awesome, and WAY quicker than my above method lol.
THANK YOU! I will definitly try these methods, I'll look into it! I guess in my head right now, I don't see it work yet, but ill see how I can use the contour gague. Thanks for the comment and glad you watched til the end. Cheers!
I did the same thing in my back yard...all by myself. But I didn't find any used pavers...I bought mine from Home D using Pavestone Rumble stone (in a French pattern). The first installment of pavers cost me about 2500 bucks. The 2nd installment of pavers cost me about 3K. I did all the sub work, gravel and sand by myself and it turned out awesome!
I had pavers done this past week but professionally because I was not to break my back putting 70lbs each pavers for 1400 sq ft. Paid 16k. Paid in cash and it’s slow season so I got a great deal! This video was satisfying to watch!
You nailed it brother. I love that your boys were there to help dad out and not afraid of a little hard work. They will grow up to be productive men one day. God bless you and your family. Thanks for the content. Just earned a new subscriber 👍🏻
Im not sure if you found this out or not. I hope so. All pools decks are required to slope away from the pool mainly to minimize filing the pool with water from rain I believe. It’s why your pool deck slanted back so much. I used to do pool decks for years and you would always just put a drain on the back of that first 3-4 foot of pool decking and rest of the pool deck would drain into the drain and you’d level it out. Those pavers should absorb more than shed with rain and hopefully you didn’t jack it up to level. Those pavers looked great though. With any construction it’s a learning process. Glad to see people still taking the plunge into diy stuff.
@@Annon89 yea, great advice. I jacked it up to be about 1/4 pitch. Im assuming thats where it was initially when the pool was made. This sidewalk sank about 3-4 inches lower on the outer edge. It was hard to walk on.
Just the fact that you did this on your own without a company coming in to do it deserves two thumbs up very impressive sir now sit back and enjoy the labor of your fruit Yes I said it backwards and that's what I meant Lol Enjoy Sir you deserve it Good Job God Bless You and your little helpers
I love the best is your sons and wife helping you , spraying water, choving gravels, that makes the work much more meaningful and wonderful. Does not matter how much effort they can add in but it is all good learnings and family value building. !!!
Really beautiful job. 👏 You did your research, saved money buying used pavers, did the job yourself with help from your boys, family and friends, learned from your mistakes, worked diligently, showed your boys what a real man 💪 does for his family and added real value to your property. Very impressive job. 👍
@@mateostabio I’m watching several others of your videos and I’m subscribed. So please keep on sharing and I’ll keep watching and praising your efforts. God Bless you and your family.
A web developer with this paver installation is really so encouraging . I work as network engineer and i know what would be feeling with your back while doing this work as i tried to just dig 4x9 area to put some concrete for a walk path and i almost died....
Brother, you are the man doing that job with 80 pound pavers !!! Perfect in every way ! I am about to do a little tiny paver job for the first time in my life and I'm so glad you posted this video. cloth, 4" gravel, 1" leveling layer and pavers ! And the fact that you made the gravel layer perfect was really smart I'm thinking so as not to end up with variations in the leveling layer and possible irregular settlement. Thanks so much and best to you and your very special family there !!!
@@sonnymoon6465 for me its all about trying and seeing if I can do it and to see how bad or how good it went. I learn through the process and hopefully I can share it all on RUclips
I can't give you enough credit in so many aspects. That is not by any means a weekend job for sure. The shear determination to take on a task like this speaks volumes to the type of person your are. As much as a pain kids can be " I know" The fact that you allowed them to help the best they could will be remembered by them as they grow to men for sure, if nothing else as a lesson that if your are willing you are able. Great job! 100 👍
I decided soon after you began that there's no way I was committing to doing something like this lol, but then I was invested and had to finish watching the whole project....WOW, you are truly talented, you should do that for a living!!! Everything looked well done and perfect!!!! Nice work, I loved how you involved your children too. :)
Awesome!!! I’m learning from you young man! My husband and I will be doing our own soon! My favorite part of the video was the kids helping y’all. Too cute🤗 You’re teaching them right!!! Blessings to your family.
That's working your ass off for something nice, bro. Your boys will have the confidence to do this themselves when they have families because they watched you do it. You should be damn proud.
Also, the "I wanna know what the wife thinks" section hit me right at home, dude. The other side of the pool??? Look at THIS side of the pool for a minute!
Professional design/build designer here. 1,100 square feet? We’d be minimum 66k in our area of Michigan. The sweat dripping on the pavers…. Damn. You’re doing everything exactly right ( with the exception of your safety practices). I’m sure you can understand now why it’s 27k to 66k for professional installation. Really well done.
I hate the thought of doing pavers and after watching this video I now want to do some at my house lol😂 one key stepped you missed was a vibratory plate with a pc of carpet on the bottom and going over the pavers so they all even out and the sand falls all the way to the bottom of the cracks
on all these videos im watching, its really kind of satisfying seeing the plate compactor in use, you can see the difference behind it each time haha. and its just as satisfying in real life, but its hard to immedietly see the change when youre the one pushing it lol
Nice work! I'm in the middle of my paver and wall project. Love the DIY spirit. Saves us a lot of money! So cute when your little one walked over the screeding job.
That was an amazing project. Looks fantastic! I’m looking at putting in an outdoor patio with an outdoor kitchen next to my deck, and you gave me some great ideas.
The more I learn to do this. The more I realize I want to do the fun part. Using the excavator and saving some money on that part of my build and letting professionals do the backtracking work. I was quoted 14k for it's the size of your entire space and it is looking like a damn steal. But I have a ton of respect for how clean you did yours.
Incredible video! You did an amazing job and the end result speak for themselves. As someone who also sits most of the day at their PC, these types of projects can be daunting. Watching others learn helps me pick up tips along the way for my own projects. Keep up the good work.
After watching your video, about, trying to complete the Driveway n New path for your M I Law ice come to watch this video n again wasn't disappointed ! You're smashing your projects outta da park !!! Kudos young man, Kudos !
I saw you by algorithm, and though I won't be doing what you have accomplished, I just wanna say watching you have me all kind of proud feelings like you are family or something 😂. I was so impressed by your dedication and work. Especially after I learned that you are in the Tech industry. I love how you involved your sons. You did excellently. You should be viral. I subscribed because watching was so satisfying. Blessings to you and your family. You have great a neighbor and friend. Good stuff! Impressive!
You did a stellar job on this mate. Better than many contractors would have done. Your details will help me to do our paved area - and yes, I think I'm going to need a concrete saw like the one you had because I suspect my angle grinder is not going to "cut it" lol!! Thanks so much for sharing. That was a MASSIVE job.
Wow! Very impressed with your determination and ability to problem solve quickly. Your curved cuts were on point! 💪Extremely labor intensive but so satisfying to see the finished results. ❤Enjoy the fruits of your labor!
@@mateostabio hah thankfully I got lucky good neighbors on both sides of me and in the cul de sac I’m in. After watching this video thought it seems this took a very long time and even with the help of the neighbor and all that equipment this was a huge undertaking. My back hurts watching you screet the dust and sand ect. I’m contemplating a deck or paver patio and more and more I’m leaning towards a deck just because of the amount of work entailed
Haha For sure a deck project is simpler, a lot of this video was throughout the summer and fall of 2023. But I also had to build and finish the gazebo project and with a full time job, yeaa this took me a long time. Can’t wait to finish and get back into it in a few weeks. I also have 1100 sqft to do total and with many many cuts lol. If you just have a basic rectangle, say 300 ft2, you should be able to do that quick. Rental shops usually give good rates for weekend or weekly rentals.
Nice job. I think the geotextile fabric mainly keeps the base material from sinking into the substrate (and unevenly so in your case which would cause the problem). When they use it for rock driveways, the biggest thing it helps with is just to prevent the rock from sinking into the clay or whatever the substrate is below that, causing you to have to add rock after so many years.
Yes, exactly. Just wanted to make sure people didn’t think it was just to prevent weeds from growing, in a lot of videos, I see that some DIY’s use weed barrier, which is a super thin fabric. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Wow, fantastic work and i'm well aware of how hard work laying pavers are. The only thing i would add, is that you need to smooth off the edges after a cut, especially the one's around the swimming pool pavers. Paver edges are super sharp and if by small chance, any of those pavers dipped on one side but rose on the other, even by a millimetre,, you don't want those sharp edges exposed.
Well done! I've laid a lot of stone so I must compliment you on your approach and patience give you are a desk jockey and this is your first time laying stone. Those 80mm stones are definitely overkill and having to scrape old polymeric off of the face is not fun... great job... Cheers!
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Here's some videos you might be interested in:
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Absolutely beautiful work, well done... proud!!! I'm going to have a go myself but using a electric wheelbarrow, I don't have the same strength as you anymore. Thumbs up
Incredible job. I cannot believe you moved so freaking MANY of those 80 lb boulders by yourself. Thank god for your back that your buddies helped. I would've switched materials almost immediately at that daunting project by tile 2. I'm also surprised you suck with the 14" saw instead of using a smaller "portable" (battery powered even) cut off saw with like 3" blades for those interior cuts. Obviously you scored them and chiseled them well afterwards, but I would've been worried enough to probably give up on that machine as my exclusive method. Again, great job. Just goes to show how much you can do if you're smart enough to design websites. A+ bro. Also ... I'm guessing you probably do something for high impact fitness. Whether it's HIIT, or crossfit or something. Bc even if I made it through day-1 ... I'd've been too freaking wiped out to do days consecutively. Sure ... after I got out the Marine Corps ... but as a 50 year old!??? Especially after a decade of owning computer store I just couldn't. I'm sure most people missed the fact that you were literally dripping sweat doing this project. PS ... looking forward to the steps in the front (after the driveway, etc).
Could you add a link to find the excel you use for the cost breakdown?
That ending is exactly what my wife says after each project. Haha. The kids helping was awesome. So helpful and the small wheelbarrow made it perfect for distributing the crushed rock evenly. Nice work!!
Thanks for watching! Glad you stuck around til the end and hopefully you had a good laugh 😂
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You'r not the only one, my wife reactions are similar ;)
You created a great outdoor structure… but much more importantly, you created lifelong memories with your sons. The kiddie wheelbarrow was priceless!!! Well done!
Indeed! Thank you for the comment
Your kids will remember this experience for many years to come. This is priceless.
@@sakana1977 thank you!
You doing it your self also ensured it got done right even if it took longer. Because no one is going to put the detail and effort your putting into it than you are. I’m learning that myself
Well said brother! Exactly that!
You've got to be kidding me. This guy is unbelievable!!
Holy crap, Canadians must take DIY SERIOUSLY!!!
I saw one the other day where this Canadian guy did a giant driveway and sidewalk paver setup in 19 days (mostly) by himself.
@@notengospacebar Same guy
DUDE! You're a unicorn!!! That was better than a lot of pros I've seen. Very impressed! Can't wait to see the finished tour video!
Thank you, appreciate it! Thanks for the tour video idea, still have to finish a lot of smaller projects but who knows, maybe at the end of the summer. Cheers!
Great work, protect your back and eyes and lungs young man, so you have many years to enjoy your family, God Bless You All.
As a new contractor starting up in Canada (I saw that Tim Hortons!) specializing in hardscaping, you did very well for someone who has never done this kind of work before! When you found something wasn't working correctly, you seemed to find the correct solution (Scoring dry first before turning on water, realizing the packing down changed the height of your base, etc). Three tips that I would suggest: 1) Pack down your bedding sand. Even though its only 1" in depth, by packing it down, you get about 1/8" of compaction out of it which may show over time (not so much with the 80mm pavers though!). The downside of this method it makes screeding much more difficult. A work around for that problem is to actually have your sand 1/8" higher and when you're all done, do a compaction on the pavers with a rubber pad/carpet attached to your compactor to lower it that 1/8" to meet your grade. 2) I would have cut your concrete for your pool in a way where an exact multiplier of the width of your pavers would line up perfectly with the first post of your pergola. This means less cuts and straighter lines that line up with your pergola. 3) You had a stringline to run your first set of pavers horizontally which is awesome, but you could have followed up with a vertical stringline in the corner that starts with the perfect paver length again to line up with your pergola post and always start each row from that corner and you would have perfect lines and minimal cuts along the entire project to have perfect lines and not rely on your eyes. This also makes the "click and drop" method you learned (catchy btw!) start from the third paver you put down!
Again, very good job for a first crack at it! Don't see too many smaller RUclipsrs create engaging and informative content as this and if you need any advice on this project or any future projects, I'll definitely give you my 2 cents (Maybe in exchange for a Tim Hortons ;)) Keep it up!
Wow. Thanks for the super informative comment! You’re the first to have noticed the tim hortons! It was a well deserved iced coffee that hot day haha! Kudos to you man, this is hard work! I didn’t get a pad with the compactor, but I want to do it. I was scared of running it on and getting some chips on the pavers. I actually had set up a perpendicular line initially, I forgot to explain that part… I put it, but I ended up starting dead center of the center post, then I realized I made a mistake lol. What would you recommend for the other side of the pool? Do I do the same, or do I use different screeding material or any recommendations. I’m gonna start it soon now that we’re getting better weather!
@@mateostabio Honestly just purchase a small piece of carpet (or even a small rug) from your local fabric/home decor store, cut a couple of holes and zap strap them to front and back frame of the compactor and you should be fine. On old rustic looking pavers (google Barkman Roman Pavers) its fine to do it without a carpet/mat as it just adds to the whole look, but in your case they are nicely finished and don't want to chip them or scratch the surface like you said. Do not do this on the side you have already poly sanded or for the rest of your project to keep it consistent. As for your materials, what you used will continue to work fine and again, keeps the project consistent. As for your starting point, your kind of hooped into what your doing since you already have pavers to go off of from what you have laid down to go along the edge of the pool (between the pool and your longest stretch of fence from the house).
I'll send you an email with a video link of me going over how I think you should approach the rest of your project!
@@mateostabioI ended up pounding mine with a rubber mallet as well as some wood to blunt it because I was too cheap to rent the plate compactor again.
For your bigger project, I would definitely not recommend going that route - way too much work.
Gorgeous work!!! I think one of the best parts of this is that your kids will learn not to be afraid to tackle things themselves when they get older. Part of it is you teaching them, but the larger part is what they will catch from being around that "roll up your sleeves and figure it out" mentality. Well done, dad! You are killing it!
@@bterjung definitely. thanks!
Dude I dont tend to comment on youtube videos, but props to you on this job! Learning how to use tools or handle material you've never dealt with in your life is a hell of an experience. I did something similar to my backyard, but not to this level of detail and I'm extremely proud of it. I loved the "im a web designer" you must be a hell of a designer!
Thanks man, Really appreciate it. As you can see, I pay attention to the small detail!
Man, HELL of a job. If you ever have to do this again (which judging by the work, you probably wont), using a piece of paper/cardboard to trace those curves might be easier than trying to prop up the block (especially a 80+ pound one). The cardboard method saved me when I was tracing around a koi pond!
Edit: So got to the end and realized you're not done lol. So in case my "method" wasn't clear, lay a piece of cardboard (maybe even cut some to the same block dimension) where the block would go and then trace underneath using the pool lip and then cut that with a box knife/sissors and transfer it to the block. Saves moving that block a bunch!!
Additionally, if you don't mind spending like $20 us extra for a tool, after my koi project I got a cheap plastic contour gague from lowes. It's awesome, and WAY quicker than my above method lol.
THANK YOU! I will definitly try these methods, I'll look into it! I guess in my head right now, I don't see it work yet, but ill see how I can use the contour gague.
Thanks for the comment and glad you watched til the end. Cheers!
I did the same thing in my back yard...all by myself. But I didn't find any used pavers...I bought mine from Home D using Pavestone Rumble stone (in a French pattern). The first installment of pavers cost me about 2500 bucks. The 2nd installment of pavers cost me about 3K. I did all the sub work, gravel and sand by myself and it turned out awesome!
I had pavers done this past week but professionally because I was not to break my back putting 70lbs each pavers for 1400 sq ft. Paid 16k. Paid in cash and it’s slow season so I got a great deal!
This video was satisfying to watch!
@@TheLastRide88 thats awesome thanks for watching
You nailed it brother. I love that your boys were there to help dad out and not afraid of a little hard work. They will grow up to be productive men one day. God bless you and your family. Thanks for the content. Just earned a new subscriber 👍🏻
Thank you so much. Yes they sure are really appreciate it. Cheers.
I could do it mentally but physically I would die great work and it made me feel good to see your little ones helping . Your an amazing father thanks
@@brwngrld thanks! You can do it!
You are such a meticulous worker. Looks great! I loved your helpers and their little wheelbarrow. Great way to teach your children some skills.
Bardzo dobry instruktaż. Dla mnie logiczny, bez zbędnych wydłużeń. No i sympatyczne dzieciaki, pomocnicy. Pozdrawiam z Polski.
Im not sure if you found this out or not. I hope so. All pools decks are required to slope away from the pool mainly to minimize filing the pool with water from rain I believe. It’s why your pool deck slanted back so much. I used to do pool decks for years and you would always just put a drain on the back of that first 3-4 foot of pool decking and rest of the pool deck would drain into the drain and you’d level it out. Those pavers should absorb more than shed with rain and hopefully you didn’t jack it up to level. Those pavers looked great though. With any construction it’s a learning process. Glad to see people still taking the plunge into diy stuff.
@@Annon89 yea, great advice. I jacked it up to be about 1/4 pitch. Im assuming thats where it was initially when the pool was made. This sidewalk sank about 3-4 inches lower on the outer edge. It was hard to walk on.
You did a great job. Fair play to ya. Using a computer all day doesn't take the 'man' out of you!
Thanks again to you!
Just the fact that you did this on your own without a company coming in to do it deserves two thumbs up very impressive sir now sit back and enjoy the labor of your fruit Yes I said it backwards and that's what I meant Lol Enjoy Sir you deserve it Good Job God Bless You and your little helpers
I love the best is your sons and wife helping you , spraying water, choving gravels, that makes the work much more meaningful and wonderful. Does not matter how much effort they can add in but it is all good learnings and family value building. !!!
@@TWProvinceTaiwanIsaPartOfChina love this
Really beautiful job. 👏 You did your research, saved money buying used pavers, did the job yourself with help from your boys, family and friends, learned from your mistakes, worked diligently, showed your boys what a real man 💪 does for his family and added real value to your property. Very impressive job. 👍
@@ninabooker2904 love this! Thank you for taking the time to write this
@@mateostabio I’m watching several others of your videos and I’m subscribed. So please keep on sharing and I’ll keep watching and praising your efforts. God Bless you and your family.
A web developer with this paver installation is really so encouraging . I work as network engineer and i know what would be feeling with your back while doing this work as i tried to just dig 4x9 area to put some concrete for a walk path and i almost died....
@@mohdikram322 there you go! Get off that chair and do some hard work! You got this!
Brother, you are the man doing that job with 80 pound pavers !!! Perfect in every way ! I am about to do a little tiny paver job for the first time in my life and I'm so glad you posted this video. cloth, 4" gravel, 1" leveling layer and pavers ! And the fact that you made the gravel layer perfect was really smart I'm thinking so as not to end up with variations in the leveling layer and possible irregular settlement. Thanks so much and best to you and your very special family there !!!
@@sonnymoon6465 Amazing! Very happy you found my channel! Follow me as I try to make even bigger and more challenging diy stuff!
@@sonnymoon6465 for me its all about trying and seeing if I can do it and to see how bad or how good it went. I learn through the process and hopefully I can share it all on RUclips
I can't give you enough credit in so many aspects. That is not by any means a weekend job for sure. The shear determination to take on a task like this speaks volumes to the type of person your are. As much as a pain kids can be " I know" The fact that you allowed them to help the best they could will be remembered by them as they grow to men for sure, if nothing else as a lesson that if your are willing you are able. Great job! 100 👍
Thanks a lot for the awesome comment. Really appreciate it! Up next: helping my mother in law redo her driveway for under 5000$ by myself.
Wow, it must have been a long summer, but Im sure your enjoying the time spent with the kids working on this. great job
I decided soon after you began that there's no way I was committing to doing something like this lol, but then I was invested and had to finish watching the whole project....WOW, you are truly talented, you should do that for a living!!! Everything looked well done and perfect!!!! Nice work, I loved how you involved your children too. :)
@@christinemeilleur4583 thanks for the comment!
Great job man you killed it came out great people shouldn’t be scared to take things on on their own. We can do anything we put our mind to.
I respect men who do everything themselves for their loved ones.
Seeing yr kids helping was such an amazing thing! I wish I will do the same in some years!
Thanks for watching!!
Awesome!!! I’m learning from you young man! My husband and I will be doing our own soon! My favorite part of the video was the kids helping y’all. Too cute🤗 You’re teaching them right!!! Blessings to your family.
That's working your ass off for something nice, bro. Your boys will have the confidence to do this themselves when they have families because they watched you do it. You should be damn proud.
Also, the "I wanna know what the wife thinks" section hit me right at home, dude. The other side of the pool??? Look at THIS side of the pool for a minute!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the comments. The kids really enjoyed that summer project.
You're a smart guy, while writing this comment I'm still struggling with my backyard pavers project. Thank you for all the tips!
Cheers! Best of luck on your project!
Professional design/build designer here. 1,100 square feet? We’d be minimum 66k in our area of Michigan.
The sweat dripping on the pavers…. Damn. You’re doing everything exactly right ( with the exception of your safety practices). I’m sure you can understand now why it’s 27k to 66k for professional installation.
Really well done.
@@fletch42 thank you! Great to hear this!
I hate the thought of doing pavers and after watching this video I now want to do some at my house lol😂 one key stepped you missed was a vibratory plate with a pc of carpet on the bottom and going over the pavers so they all even out and the sand falls all the way to the bottom of the cracks
Hard working and persistence!
I respect the effort and professionalism
on all these videos im watching, its really kind of satisfying seeing the plate compactor in use, you can see the difference behind it each time haha.
and its just as satisfying in real life, but its hard to immedietly see the change when youre the one pushing it lol
Your little helpers are amazing! You all did a great job! 😊
So cute seeing your boys helping. ❤
Nice work! I'm in the middle of my paver and wall project. Love the DIY spirit. Saves us a lot of money! So cute when your little one walked over the screeding job.
Haha yea lol made us all laugh
Great job, you truly don't know what you are getting into until you start. Then the learning curve and physical labor kicks in.
@@edsantana2868 100% correct!
That was an amazing project. Looks fantastic! I’m looking at putting in an outdoor patio with an outdoor kitchen next to my deck, and you gave me some great ideas.
Awesome! Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video! Hope it helps you with your build.
Heck of a job. Amazing results and lots of work. I am doing a small garden path and consider it a big project. Beautiful helpful family and neighbor.
@@lovera3878 appreciate it!
Because of this video I learned of the existence of line levels. Much needed! Thank you.
So much work for 1 man, good thing he's young.
@@carolinecaroline2264 thank goodness
Love to see the determination and hard work. Beautiful.
The more I learn to do this. The more I realize I want to do the fun part. Using the excavator and saving some money on that part of my build and letting professionals do the backtracking work. I was quoted 14k for it's the size of your entire space and it is looking like a damn steal. But I have a ton of respect for how clean you did yours.
Thats the way to think about it too! Try and negociate with others, and do the part that you want to do, like the fun excavator stuff haha.
Incredible video! You did an amazing job and the end result speak for themselves. As someone who also sits most of the day at their PC, these types of projects can be daunting. Watching others learn helps me pick up tips along the way for my own projects. Keep up the good work.
@@Selbonx eyy!! Thats awesome, thanks for the comment and hope it really helps you out!
WOW!!! What a labor of love!!! That is fabulous!!!
@@crickettjd thank you!
Yeah I enjoyed seeing the kids helping dad❤❤❤..good job 👍
My hats off to this guy. His wife is so lucky, wow!
Thanks!
Your crew deserves a raise
hahaha for sure
To do that shape along the pool just use an old compas to do marking, old school but works
Truly Impressive, what a fantastic job. Big shout out from Ireland 🇮🇪
After watching your video, about, trying to complete the Driveway n New path for your M I Law ice come to watch this video n again wasn't disappointed ! You're smashing your projects outta da park !!! Kudos young man, Kudos !
@@cherhanamiya1 thank you! 🙏
Well done this came out really nice. Man That was some work! I adore the little one coming with his wheelbarrow!
great to watch! Absolutely super to see your work ethic.
Your web designing job helped on having meticulous eyes. I love the patience and continuous learning. It looks amazing! 🎉
I saw you by algorithm, and though I won't be doing what you have accomplished, I just wanna say watching you have me all kind of proud feelings like you are family or something 😂. I was so impressed by your dedication and work. Especially after I learned that you are in the Tech industry. I love how you involved your sons. You did excellently. You should be viral. I subscribed because watching was so satisfying.
Blessings to you and your family. You have great a neighbor and friend. Good stuff! Impressive!
@@breatheu thank you for the comment! Appreciate it a lot. Cheers!
The 6-yr-old anticipates needs and finds way to be helpful - pretty advanced skillset. Whatever path he chooses in life, he’s going to excel.
Thank you for the very nice comment :D Cheers!
I used old concrete as the gravel and saved the energy in compacting the gravel.
@mateostabio when measuring curves, you can use paper or clear acrylic to copy the angles then copy paper to transfer to the top of pavers
This is exactly the inspiration I needed for my paternity leave patio project in September! Awesome work!
@@cameronkennedy7053 glad to hear! Best of luck with that project!
You did a stellar job on this mate. Better than many contractors would have done. Your details will help me to do our paved area - and yes, I think I'm going to need a concrete saw like the one you had because I suspect my angle grinder is not going to "cut it" lol!! Thanks so much for sharing. That was a MASSIVE job.
@@phillhart2990 thanks! Doing an even bigger job at my mother in laws! First driveway project ever. Stay tuned for the full video in a few weeks!
Incredible! Loved how you edited the video, but was most impressed with your masterful step-by-step explanation.
@@harrison.stanford thanks! Appreciate the comment!
Wow! Very impressed with your determination and ability to problem solve quickly. Your curved cuts were on point! 💪Extremely labor intensive but so satisfying to see the finished results. ❤Enjoy the fruits of your labor!
@@evycasanas996 thank you!
you put so much work! it shows. looking fantastic!
Those huge pavers look great
@@mattglandorf9077 thanks!
Well done!! HUGE savings & that neighbor would have a permanent invite to all backyard gatherings!!!! 👊
@@shawnlachance5804 💯
Highly recommend Dynamex Rise-It pedestal systems for your paver projects
Thanks!
Holy moly! That was freaking awesome work, bru!
Huge thanks to your neighbor! Geesh I need a neighbor like that hah Great work on the Patio
Absolutely! My neighbour on the other side though, not so much hahaha. Thanks for watching!
@@mateostabio hah thankfully I got lucky good neighbors on both sides of me and in the cul de sac I’m in. After watching this video thought it seems this took a very long time and even with the help of the neighbor and all that equipment this was a huge undertaking. My back hurts watching you screet the dust and sand ect.
I’m contemplating a deck or paver patio and more and more I’m leaning towards a deck just because of the amount of work entailed
Haha For sure a deck project is simpler, a lot of this video was throughout the summer and fall of 2023. But I also had to build and finish the gazebo project and with a full time job, yeaa this took me a long time. Can’t wait to finish and get back into it in a few weeks. I also have 1100 sqft to do total and with many many cuts lol. If you just have a basic rectangle, say 300 ft2, you should be able to do that quick. Rental shops usually give good rates for weekend or weekly rentals.
Do you make reaction videos of videos you watch? Wanna react to my backyard and gazebo video? Lol 😂
Grading and leveling are by far the hardest design hurdles to overcome without industrial equipment
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@@brunomesa1139 great friken workout tho!
You are a super hard working guy!! Awesome work!
wow man you really did a great job and you got some great neighbors!
@@TurkeyDart thanks !
dude this is so perfectly executed. i don't think someone else has done it that perfect to.this day 😊
Thanks for the compliment! Appreciate it! Check out my gazebo video!
Man...great video! The explanation, the fact that it's your first time doing it, your boys....
Nice job. I think the geotextile fabric mainly keeps the base material from sinking into the substrate (and unevenly so in your case which would cause the problem).
When they use it for rock driveways, the biggest thing it helps with is just to prevent the rock from sinking into the clay or whatever the substrate is below that, causing you to have to add rock after so many years.
Yes, exactly. Just wanted to make sure people didn’t think it was just to prevent weeds from growing, in a lot of videos, I see that some DIY’s use weed barrier, which is a super thin fabric. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Some People said polymeric sand makes no difference …sure do…..
Good job…nice outcome…excellent work
18:30 as a dad to a 5 year old and 8 year old, I feel this so much in my bones haha.
What ever you did first time I think you did like professional workers Love your work and you
@@abdurroof51 thanks!
Damn, that's an awesome neighbor, big props to him! Also, he's probably glad to put it to use whenever possible, to justify the investment.
@@benjaminkenobi21 haha truly is an awesome neighbor! Thanks for watching
Excellent video… dude’s a stud. Hope the family appreciates !!
Thank you!
What a beautiful job you did and a beautiful family
Use an angle grinder with a diamond blade to do the small cuts
Kudo's for a job well done! It takes a lot of guts to start and finish a project like this and work out the issues. You did well!
Thank you! And yes, was definitely a learning experience!
Wow, fantastic work and i'm well aware of how hard work laying pavers are. The only thing i would add, is that you need to smooth off the edges after a cut, especially the one's around the swimming pool pavers. Paver edges are super sharp and if by small chance, any of those pavers dipped on one side but rose on the other, even by a millimetre,, you don't want those sharp edges exposed.
That’s great advice, Thanks. I’ll definitely do that to the rest of it on the other side!
I didn’t skip the ads. Hope it worth all the hardwork. Seriously seeing this, not everyone can do this
Well done! I've laid a lot of stone so I must compliment you on your approach and patience give you are a desk jockey and this is your first time laying stone. Those 80mm stones are definitely overkill and having to scrape old polymeric off of the face is not fun... great job... Cheers!
Thanks for watching and for the comment!
I wasn’t looking for 80mm stones but its what popped up and I got it in my budget. Hard to find on marketplace
Much respect for doing it. I bet you were relieved once you finished it lol
I sure was!! Thanks man!
My guy with the steel toe yezzys for the job lol, the pavers look amazing great job bro
haha you know it. thanks!
I’m so impressed! I’ve subscribed today and watched three in a row! You are amazing! 👏👏👏
@@SpecialK8 thank you! 🙏
Wow... very impressive. Great work and awesome dad skills ❤️
@@heatherrogers3631 thanks!
Awesome watching your younger son dumping his little wheelbarrel loads of screeding material to help you.
This could've taken less time to be completed, but I get it. If I were to do a project like this I would be as perfectionist and thorough as you
@@ArtemioSilva yea haha, being a perfectionist is a good thing sometimes, but dang I waste a lotttt of time 😂
Amazing job brother..... I'm going to attempt this soon.... Great video.
Love it. I have two boys 11 and 15. I always find diy projects to get them invloved.
Always 😂😂😂😂 we love to see everything neat and organized 😊
Great work! I found your tips on leveling to be more in line with what I am dealing with. Thanks!