My husband and I did many projects ourselves too. On our first house, there was a huge increase in interest rates. Over 12-15% so people ended up walking away from their homes because they couldn’t afford to convert from construction loan to mortgage. (It was in the 80’s and an awful time.) The house we bought was left for several years and alder trees had tried to take over the font and back yards!! We pulled all of them, rented a rototiller that was almost as tall as me (I couldn’t turn corners, I could only pivot 😜🤪😳). Then, we laid topsoil, peat and other soil amendments (we got truckloads, not delivered) and finally, we laid the grass seed. Every day I went over it pulling the bits of thistles that were trying to sprout. Hard work. I had sweat dripping in my eyes and down my nose! 😂 Very satisfying once complete! Love love love the drone!
I bet you absolutely enjoyed that property! We really are appreciative of the Things we earn with sweat equity and our time investment. Thanks for sharing and being here Leslie 🤗
Great job Lauren and Neiman, you guys work well together. I really like the shape, just becareful of sparks starting your mulch on fire, maybe a three foot ring of small stones around pit then the mulch. Enjoy your first outing.
THIS IS SO STINKIN' CUTE! Oh my WORD! I am over the MOON! Wow, wow, wow!!!!!!! FANTASTIC! That Nieman is a WHIZ! So glad to know you guys and follow your journey! I am chuckling because ----well----because I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Well I love watching you Lauren, you’re very Inspiring and so down to earth. But the two of y’all together is even better. Y’all are great pair keep up the good work. I truly enjoyed watching y’all work so well together. Awesome, Way to go!
Friends of ours made a firepit similar to this. The landlord said it was okay w him....UNTIL he stopped by one Saturday & said, "Oh no!......u cant put the mulch next to the pit due to possible fires....YOU HAVE TO do SAND!! They had to rake up all the mulch & put sand down instead. _____they then bought some plastic adirondack chairs & palm trees, painted the perimeter railroad ties a weathered driftwood gray, added some seashells & beachy lanterns & made a beach themed outdoor space. It was so cool!
Hello, I have been watching your furniture flipping videos for about a month now, and I have gotten a lot of ideas. Watching the fire pit project makes me wanting more. So, I subscribed, I want to see more and can't wait for part 2. GREAT JOB GUYS!
You guys did an awesome job!!! Can’t wait to see more. I usually buy my mulch by the yard for $30. They usually dump a scoop and a half into the pickup and off we go. Some garden centers charge more so shop around. Luckily, mine is a supply place a few miles down the street. I got my soil for raised beds this year too. Very economical.
This was awesome! You guys are so cute! Glad to see you doing new things. Lauren you are a true teacher…..I could see you teaching your students about shapes when you were talking about a hexagon😊.
Lauren, you and Neiman did a fantastic job !! I love the hexagon shape with the fire pit in the middle. Can't wait to part 2 of this project. Thanks for a great DIY project !!
How exciting! Love projects. Inly thing I could think was, 'the firepit is so small' When you guys brought the chairs up close, now the pit seemed to be better. (Yeah, chairs aren't staying.) Have fun. Hope you discuss the old farmhouse & perhaps some of its history...?😊
Fun project. I've done all those same hard work yard things with a few minor mistakes. That's what it takes. What a great fire pit and fun place to gather. Good Job!
Yes it was! Can’t wait to showcase part #2 and bring it all together. It always is that much more enjoyable when the work is put in for it as well! Thanks for watching and happy to have you enjoy this with us!
OMG, great job. That was a lot of work. I wish I had the energy to do a parking pad in front of our house, but all that hand digging & leveling is a huge turnoff. You both did it & it looks amazing. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I'm so happy you did this, I've got something similar planned but with pea gravel. You can save lots by getting truckloads. They can put more than one product on the truck too.
So far it looks very cozy. I like how its a dedicated space. As a contractor and like others mentioned you need sand or pea gravel around the perimeter of the pit, about 5 feet out. Sparks fly and mulch can ignite. The next time you build a fire pit look for firebrick used in fireplaces and bricks pizza ovens, its made to take the high temperature of the fire.
Using that drone to film was perfect! So happy you guys invested on a drone to film. You guys did a terrific job on the fire pit. It looks 101% perfect. Now you guys are going to be approached by everyone and their brother to build the a fire pit…..🤪
We were super excited to utilize the drone and thought it really helped showcase key parts of this project! Happy to hear you liked having it apart of this project as well 🙌 We would not be opposed to that at all - bring it on haha!
This turned out beautifully, y'all worked so hard with such a fabulous result. I love the wood, with black mulch and the grey stones for the fire pit. The shape is super cool too😷🤩🎉☺️
Don’t feel bad about underestimating the mulch. After years of running back to Home Depot for more mulch I now buy twice as much as I think is needed. Enjoyed the drone views
Looks great! You should check out the DIY 'smokeless' fire ring video. The smoke is what was holding me back from having a ring, but we're going to try his method.
You've both done so well,congrats on your first big diy Project together, it looks so good,I have mulch in my raised beds it's fab,knly downside is because of what it is,mulch it does just disappear lol..literally just vanishes after a while,rots down with the weather and standing on it..have a few bags spare so that you always have a top up supply being as you have a different colour than the norm as such,to be honest I've never seen black mulch,plenty of the normal stuff though..well enjoy your new area ,get a swing seat in your hexagon & a bbq ..you will be set for years 😊
I hope your black mulch does not bleed color. I have bought red mulch in the past (for flower beds) that bleed terribly when water was applied. Staining hands & clothing. The bleeding resulted in a great amount of fading. Thus, causing replacement sooner than I desired. I can't remember which variety of mulch I purchased. My choice is cedar mulch. Cedar smells good, holds its color, & the durability is great. Living in South Carolina this seems to be a better choice for me. Everything looks wonderful. Can't wait to see your finished area!
Weed barrier will prevent weeds from rooting deeper than the barrier, but weeds will root in the mulch/stones. My suggestion is to use a product called PREEN every spring before weeds start to germinate. You might have to sprinkle this a few times during the summer, but it’s worth it. Weeding (I know this from experience) is backbreaking work. The weed barrier will make weeds pull up easier, but it’s still weeding. Beautiful job!
You guys did a great job and this was an interesting break from furniture! My only concern for you is that the inevitable fire embers that pop out of your firepit don't set your mulch on fire.
I'd be concerned about that as well. That mulch dries out really quickly, especially in that Nebraska wind! It will be so fun to have hot chocolate and roast marshmallows on a chilly night though
When Neiman says "bougie"!!! lolol I can see why you keep him around even though you don't laugh at him too much (at least in your videos). Great job on your new outdoor space.
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Well done you two, I bet you just sat back and had that smile on your face with the “we did that”. 👍
My husband and I did many projects ourselves too. On our first house, there was a huge increase in interest rates. Over 12-15% so people ended up walking away from their homes because they couldn’t afford to convert from construction loan to mortgage. (It was in the 80’s and an awful time.)
The house we bought was left for several years and alder trees had tried to take over the font and back yards!! We pulled all of them, rented a rototiller that was almost as tall as me (I couldn’t turn corners, I could only pivot 😜🤪😳). Then, we laid topsoil, peat and other soil amendments (we got truckloads, not delivered) and finally, we laid the grass seed.
Every day I went over it pulling the bits of thistles that were trying to sprout.
Hard work. I had sweat dripping in my eyes and down my nose! 😂
Very satisfying once complete!
Love love love the drone!
I bet you absolutely enjoyed that property! We really are appreciative of the Things we earn with sweat equity and our time investment.
Thanks for sharing and being here Leslie 🤗
Thank you for mentioning 811 Dig! Safety first so you can enjoy the project for years to come.
Exactly 🙌
Love that Neiman is more in the forefront. You make a great team. Great job!!!!
Great job Lauren and Neiman, you guys work well together. I really like the shape, just becareful of sparks starting your mulch on fire, maybe a three foot ring of small stones around pit then the mulch. Enjoy your first outing.
THIS IS SO STINKIN' CUTE! Oh my WORD! I am over the MOON! Wow, wow, wow!!!!!!! FANTASTIC! That Nieman is a WHIZ! So glad to know you guys and follow your journey! I am chuckling because ----well----because I LOVE YOU GUYS!
The two of you make a great team! Great design and it turned out terrific.
Well I love watching you Lauren, you’re very Inspiring and so down to earth. But the two of y’all together is even better. Y’all are great pair keep up the good work. I truly enjoyed watching y’all work so well together. Awesome, Way to go!
This video was super pro. I love how you two worked together during your commentary segments. It was like watching a tv show.
Love the fire pit and was totally liking the drone footage!! I am sure it will be fun for your family and friends to gather around a fire pit!
That was so enjoyable to watch and the drone made it awesome. It looks great. Love to see more home and yard projects!
thanks! so glad you’re enjoying this type of content as well! 🤗
Friends of ours made a firepit similar to this. The landlord said it was okay w him....UNTIL he stopped by one Saturday & said, "Oh no!......u cant put the mulch next to the pit due to possible fires....YOU HAVE TO do SAND!! They had to rake up all the mulch & put sand down instead. _____they then bought some plastic adirondack chairs & palm trees, painted the perimeter railroad ties a weathered driftwood gray, added some seashells & beachy lanterns & made a beach themed outdoor space. It was so cool!
Can’t wait to see more! You folks are awesome 👏
I love the drone view- I love seeing your idea come to life- you are very talented and have an amazing man by your side to help you out!!
Beautiful! You two are such a cute team!
That is a huge fire pit area, impressive work!
I like seeing you work together. The area looks great.
Love the drone and love the fire pit!
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching 😁
When I first started watching I never dreamed it was going to be anything like this! So much fun to watch and can’t wait to see what’s to come!
Wow you both work hard on this and it looks good. Love the design.
Two Thumbs up!!! A nice way to enjoy the Fall evenings with a roaring file and a nice drink!!
You two are adorable! Great job!
Love the drone idea, it definitely helped in giving a better view. It looks great!
Thanks! I thought so too!
Hello, I have been watching your furniture flipping videos for about a month now, and I have gotten a lot of ideas. Watching the fire pit project makes me wanting more. So, I subscribed, I want to see more and can't wait for part 2. GREAT JOB GUYS!
You guys did an awesome job!!! Can’t wait to see more. I usually buy my mulch by the yard for $30. They usually dump a scoop and a half into the pickup and off we go. Some garden centers charge more so shop around. Luckily, mine is a supply place a few miles down the street. I got my soil for raised beds this year too. Very economical.
I LOVE the arial view!!! 👏🏻
Bravo on this project. You two are so cute and I am glad you worked together well on it~!
It turned out great!! I hope you enjoy the new space!! Cheers!
You guys are so enjoyable to watch , I really appreciate someone who goes from start to finish on projects .
As usual, you don't disappoint. Loved the project and the vibe. It is so nice to see how you are such a great team. 👏👏👏
This was awesome! You guys are so cute! Glad to see you doing new things. Lauren you are a true teacher…..I could see you teaching your students about shapes when you were talking about a hexagon😊.
Was thinking the same 😃
You are so smart, I will never thought about doing a circle like that.
You two did an awesome job.It looks .wonderful.cant wait to see more.thank you for a great video.love it.
Love ❤️ your channel! Y'all killed it!
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for being here 🙌😊
Lauren, you and Neiman did a fantastic job !! I love the hexagon shape with the fire pit in the middle. Can't wait to part 2 of this project. Thanks for a great DIY project !!
You guys can do anything !! Love it.
We definitely like to experiment ☺️
Thanks for watching!
I love this project. I can foresee many cool nights ahead with the two of you enjoying all of your hard work! It looks great.
ohh yes! that is for sure! thanks for watching!
good work kids enjoyed the finished project
Having a farm I can relate to how much work you two just put in so props on such a good job and can’t wait to see part 2!
Looks beautiful. Great dedication and you both work great together.
Great job you guy's, can't wait to see what's coming next. Xx
You two are a great team, great job!! The drone footage was really impressive!!
I love your project!!!!
The shape is great!!!❤️❤️❤️
It looks fantastic guys!!
How exciting! Love projects.
Inly thing I could think was, 'the firepit is so small' When you guys brought the chairs up close, now the pit seemed to be better. (Yeah, chairs aren't staying.)
Have fun.
Hope you discuss the old farmhouse & perhaps some of its history...?😊
I so enjoyed watching you both work together on this! Loved the drone, the design, and the process 💝💝💝
Looks really good, 👏🏻
Thanks 😊
Y'all did an amazing job!
It looks so good I've never seen black mulch before. Well enjoy your new area send a big 🫂 hug to the great team from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Thanks for watching and hugs 🤗 right back at you our friend!
This is awesome! So exciting watching young people create!
Glad you love it! Thanks for watching!
Fun project. I've done all those same hard work yard things with a few minor mistakes. That's what it takes. What a great fire pit and fun place to gather. Good Job!
Yes it was! Can’t wait to showcase part #2 and bring it all together. It always is that much more enjoyable when the work is put in for it as well!
Thanks for watching and happy to have you enjoy this with us!
You two work so well together, and it came out awesome! I can’t wait to see how you decorate your new space!
What an awesome idea…looks fantastic!. Loved the drone footage 😊
U guys did good that hexagon was precise!
OMG, great job. That was a lot of work. I wish I had the energy to do a parking pad in front of our house, but all that hand digging & leveling is a huge turnoff. You both did it & it looks amazing. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I'm so happy you did this, I've got something similar planned but with pea gravel. You can save lots by getting truckloads. They can put more than one product on the truck too.
I wanted to originally do the gravel but decided to go with mulch! 😀 thanks for watching!
@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher You can also get mulch by the truckful - much more cost effective if you need a lot! Good to know for next time :)
Pea gravel is a way better idea than mulch, less flammable!
How fun and something totally new!!!! Thank y’all!!!!
So far it looks very cozy. I like how its a dedicated space. As a contractor and like others mentioned you need sand or pea gravel around the perimeter of the pit, about 5 feet out. Sparks fly and mulch can ignite. The next time you build a fire pit look for firebrick used in fireplaces and bricks pizza ovens, its made to take the high temperature of the fire.
We will definitely be looking into this.
Thanks for advising!
You guys are adorable. Love watching you work together. Keep up the great videos..
I love it!! You are going to enjoy it!!! 💕
We got to enjoy it for Labor Day and it was amazing! Many more times to come ❤️
Thanks for watching!
👏🏻👏🏻Y’all did a Great Job, it turned out Amazingly!!!🧡🤍💛🎃👻🌻 Can’t wait 2 c what else is 2 come…. Enjoy!!!💜🖤💚
Happy you enjoyed! Part 2 coming soon 😉❤️
Wow great work.
Thanks Mandy!
You guys are adorable and your design looks fab!! Great tutorial ❤
Thanks, Tammy!
Using that drone to film was perfect! So happy you guys invested on a drone to film. You guys did a terrific job on the fire pit. It looks 101% perfect. Now you guys are going to be approached by everyone and their brother to build the a fire pit…..🤪
We were super excited to utilize the drone and thought it really helped showcase key parts of this project! Happy to hear you liked having it apart of this project as well 🙌
We would not be opposed to that at all - bring it on haha!
I loved the drone.
Pretty kewl fire pit!!
This turned out beautifully, y'all worked so hard with such a fabulous result. I love the wood, with black mulch and the grey stones for the fire pit. The shape is super cool too😷🤩🎉☺️
Love to see all the how tos!!!!!
😀🤗 thanks Birk!!
Don’t feel bad about underestimating the mulch. After years of running back to Home Depot for more mulch I now buy twice as much as I think is needed. Enjoyed the drone views
Very cool. Love your stamina!!
Great teamwork!!
Great job guys!🔥💜
You guys rock i like the team work !!!
Well done guys!! That’s a lot of hard labor and determination and it really shows ❤️ also I LOVE the music you chose for this one, so fun!
Looks great! You should check out the DIY 'smokeless' fire ring video. The smoke is what was holding me back from having a ring, but we're going to try his method.
Looks fantastic, guys! Sure hope y’all have been enjoying it. Drone footage was AWESOME!! 💕✌🏼
Looks amazing!
Wow looks awesome.
Great job I will try this with mulch
Looks really good well done both of you. Enjoy it.🪵
You've both done so well,congrats on your first big diy Project together, it looks so good,I have mulch in my raised beds it's fab,knly downside is because of what it is,mulch it does just disappear lol..literally just vanishes after a while,rots down with the weather and standing on it..have a few bags spare so that you always have a top up supply being as you have a different colour than the norm as such,to be honest I've never seen black mulch,plenty of the normal stuff though..well enjoy your new area ,get a swing seat in your hexagon & a bbq ..you will be set for years 😊
Yes 😂 I have seen mulch disappear too! Hopefully ours doesn’t go! Thanks for watching! We’ll enjoy!
Cool project. Good job.
I hope your black mulch does not bleed color. I have bought red mulch in the past (for flower beds) that bleed terribly when water was applied. Staining hands & clothing. The bleeding resulted in a great amount of fading. Thus, causing replacement sooner than I desired.
I can't remember which variety of mulch I purchased. My choice is cedar mulch. Cedar smells good, holds its color, & the durability is great. Living in South Carolina this seems to be a better choice for me. Everything looks wonderful. Can't wait to see your finished area!
Looks Awsome!
Definitely appreciate the drone! And it's okay to be a lil Midwestern bougie! I know I am! :)
Yes it is 🙌 we all got a little bit in us 😉
Well done!! Love the drone view. Exciting to see you both grow and work your skills
Glad you liked the new addition!
Thanks for watching 🤗
U 2 did a great job
Nice job guy's
VERY COOL!
❤️❤️❤️
Good job.
Great job.
Weed barrier will prevent weeds from rooting deeper than the barrier, but weeds will root in the mulch/stones.
My suggestion is to use a product called PREEN every spring before weeds start to germinate. You might have to sprinkle this a few times during the summer, but it’s worth it. Weeding (I know this from experience) is backbreaking work. The weed barrier will make weeds pull up easier, but it’s still weeding.
Beautiful job!
Yes, mostly just hoping for better prevention instead of having weeds everywhere!
Love the drone from the gitgo 👌 Love you two working together 💛
Perfect
Thanks Suzanne! Can’t wait to showcase part 2 🍒
You guys did a great job and this was an interesting break from furniture! My only concern for you is that the inevitable fire embers that pop out of your firepit don't set your mulch on fire.
I'd be concerned about that as well. That mulch dries out really quickly, especially in that Nebraska wind! It will be so fun to have hot chocolate and roast marshmallows on a chilly night though
Coming from California that burns up every year, I was thinking the same thing.
When Neiman says "bougie"!!! lolol I can see why you keep him around even though you don't laugh at him too much (at least in your videos). Great job on your new outdoor space.
What is bougie?
Oh trust me he tames down a bit for the camera 😂 thanks for watching!
Hey Gina! It just means fancy, over the top, a bit extra, etc.
Amazing enjoy your videos
Great job 👏
thank you!!
It's perfect.
Well done. Isn’t it so satisfying to see your hard work payoff. I knew 12 bags wasn’t gonna cut it. ;)
Sure is! And yes...ended up needing 50!
Good job!