I couldn't find a detailed video showing how to build my own garden steps of flagstone so I did my research and went it on my own. I hope it helps you!
Great work, and good to see it wasn't rushed (which is the relaxed pace that I can totally relate to - even though my wife says it's too slow). A well made video as well.
jeff g : Jeff that’s a pretty good effort considering you’re condition , probably had to learn as you go as well. These jobs are always harder than they seem . Please mrs g 💁give the man a break he’s doing his best. Probably doing a good job as well, you will be proud and happy when he’s finished I’ll bet . Not to mention the savings you will benefit from by Jeff doing the job. Jeff please keep me updated.
About to dismantle a rinky dink front porch made of pressure treated wood. This is a big help in terms of how to fill a cavity. The resident garter snake is going to have to move. The stone is beautiful!
As a woman, I reckon I can now do some steps thanks to your video. I like that you didn't rush it, or use anything tool-wise that most people don't have. My slopes are STEEP, so, I may do a few steps here and there, but, hey! you don't know till you try. Thank you!
Meticulous.planning, followed by precise execution , a feeel good narration, the artistic show act was appearently not rehearsed therefor beyond critique, but you deserve praise for not cutting it out of your video. As I‘m approaching the same task on an almost identical ter4ain I‘ most greatful for giving me a blueprint of how to approach my project! Most likely will skip the dance and will yodel instead, for the birds!
You sir, is great! Step by step & all the detail tips are wonderful. You have done with such precision, which made that grand staircase look easy. :) A fabulous job! We enjoyed every step of the way with you. Love your finally too :)!
.. . and it feels gooood! Thank you for sharing! I have a similar situation only difference is that I have a smooth bend in it and it is twice as long! You have ensured my confidence that proper planning is key!
Nice job, they turned out nice. Just a note about stairs...always slope the tread 1/4” per foot so that water will flow down the stairs instead of toward the riser.
Great work, the only caveat I might add is that the steps have basically become a retaining wall. Over time it will require maintenance as all things do but to help prevent shifting and cracking I'd say maybe compacting the soil prior might help prevent washout and shifting or sinking. Hard to know what kind of dirt your on but generally it's sound practice.
That was the best and most entertaining video! I was cracking up! Your stairs look amazing. I'm sure you ended up putting plants on the sides of the risers at the top so you didn't see the sides. I will still probably pay someone.😂
Great vid got a lot of info, humor, encouragement through rough spots. Now I want to understand why it came out “above grade” and what that means exactly and how it was supposed to be 9f it had all worked precisely to plan.
Awesome work and we have a very similar layout at our home. I will definitely be using your video as reference this coming summer once we start the project!👏👏👏👏👏👏
That is absolutely brilliant and inspiring. You should be proud of yourself.... I see you left Guillermo's steps as a 'before & after' comparison. You seem to have a affinity for working with stone....who needs to go to the gym when you're moving stones like that?
Nice one Jim. You look very happy with your work and so you should be. Building steps is not easy on your own. Would like to have seen a slight fall on those treads for water runoff though.
GOOD to see you can still jump around It was very good that you gave the formulas and location for formulas (most omit that VERY important information). If you used smaller aggregate and wetted it, would have compacted better (less settling later on) and putting a small board under the wood "stick" would have done better job of compacting (BUT you use what you got when you have it ............. par for the course). GREAT JOB, stairs look very good (get rid of the older ones make your job shine much better)
When the paving stones are overhanging the raisers it’s so easily to catch them with your foot, especially if one wears sandals. It happens to me when I visit my neighbours and I’m so aware of it every time I enter their garden. I thought I mention this. But you did a splendid job. Thank you.
Hip Hip Hooray - this is awesome and so much more safer than prior steps - they look fantastic too. I am wondering, will you tear out the old, and make flower planters to edge the new lovely flagstone steps!? Thank you for teaching me!
I'd use road base instead of crushed rock because it has sand and fines, it compacts much better. Better yet one could really mix cement with the road base, wet it level it and compact it. No expensive quikcrete needed.
For not knowing what you were doing (you said at the start), those steps look amazing!! Beautiful job! 🏆🏆🏆
Getting through life and enjoying things. I learned more from your attitude than from the building process!
I like the way you describe things- instructions I can actually follow ❤️
Best DIY video building flagstone steps I've found so far. Thanks!
Happy job, happy mood, happy face. The world would be a truly happy place if everyone lives to this standard.
Good Job.
I’ve been landscaping for years. It is very satisfying during, after, and long after.
Great work, and good to see it wasn't rushed (which is the relaxed pace that I can totally relate to - even though my wife says it's too slow). A well made video as well.
It's always too slow for the wife I have been tiling in the bathroom for 11 months now but I'm going as fast as I can.
Dave Tomkins : that’s a bit harsh Dave . He did it in 14:54 minutes. You wife is a really hard task manager. ........
jeff g : But Jeff how many tiles do you have to lay /set .......
@@Mr61grod hi about 30 square yards. But in my defence I am nearly 70 and had an heart attack a couple of years ago
jeff g : Jeff that’s a pretty good effort considering you’re condition , probably had to learn as you go as well. These jobs are always harder than they seem . Please mrs g 💁give the man a break he’s doing his best. Probably doing a good job as well, you will be proud and happy when he’s finished I’ll bet . Not to mention the savings you will benefit from by Jeff doing the job.
Jeff please keep me updated.
About to dismantle a rinky dink front porch made of pressure treated wood. This is a big help in terms of how to fill a cavity. The resident garter snake is going to have to move. The stone is beautiful!
For admittedly no experience, you did a great job! Thanks for sharing the resources you used for the project. Great video and great finished product!
This was more informative than i was expecting, and certainly amusing in places. It's given me a lot of ideas. Thanks for sharing.
As a woman, I reckon I can now do some steps thanks to your video. I like that you didn't rush it, or use anything tool-wise that most people don't have. My slopes are STEEP, so, I may do a few steps here and there, but, hey! you don't know till you try. Thank you!
Meticulous.planning, followed by precise execution , a feeel good narration, the artistic show act was appearently not rehearsed therefor beyond critique, but you deserve praise for not cutting it out of your video. As I‘m approaching the same task on an almost identical ter4ain I‘ most greatful for giving me a blueprint of how to approach my project! Most likely will skip the dance and will yodel instead, for the birds!
Great job mate and very professional - I must say you also walked up those stairs professionally too - Thanks from Australia
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thank you for taking the time to make it.
Sincerely,
Rod
You sir, is great! Step by step & all the detail tips are wonderful. You have done with such precision, which made that grand staircase look easy. :) A fabulous job! We enjoyed every step of the way with you. Love your finally too :)!
That ending was great 🤣🤣🤣 Looks great very self rewarding 👍
The dance of the sugar plum fairy was a nice ending... Well Done Sir...!!!
This was very helpful. Thank You.
Run, rise = length, height 😜.
This clarification is for the rest of us with a British-style education. Thanks for a great video.
You will inspire so many people to have a go. What a great set of steps as well.
.. . and it feels gooood! Thank you for sharing! I have a similar situation only difference is that I have a smooth bend in it and it is twice as long! You have ensured my confidence that proper planning is key!
Nice job, they turned out nice. Just a note about stairs...always slope the tread 1/4” per foot so that water will flow down the stairs instead of toward the riser.
i was just thinking the same thing.
great job buddy! Nothing is more rewarding than doing something youve never done before and it turning out right!!your excitement is well warranted !!
Your steps are so amazing. I'm gonna make a similar one in this summer. Your work are very helpful. Thank you sir.
Great job documenting and great advice on the unexpected. Thank you
Very good tutorial and thanks for the equations for calculating the steps!!!
Your awesome! this is just what I was looking for but couldn't figure it out! THANK YOU
Great work, the only caveat I might add is that the steps have basically become a retaining wall. Over time it will require maintenance as all things do but to help prevent shifting and cracking I'd say maybe compacting the soil prior might help prevent washout and shifting or sinking. Hard to know what kind of dirt your on but generally it's sound practice.
That was the best and most entertaining video! I was cracking up! Your stairs look amazing.
I'm sure you ended up putting plants on the sides of the risers at the top so you didn't see the sides.
I will still probably pay someone.😂
I have to give u thumbs up!! Fantastic job
My friend!! 👍🏼😀
Great Job! Thanks for Sharing!!
Thank you, needed to know where to start and how to build the base. Looks good and sturdy.
Great vid got a lot of info, humor, encouragement through rough spots. Now I want to understand why it came out “above grade” and what that means exactly and how it was supposed to be 9f it had all worked precisely to plan.
this was really good. Can't wait to try it!
Man. You definitely make it look easy. Good job!. I am going out there in make my own
I enjoyed watching that. Great job
Awesome work and we have a very similar layout at our home. I will definitely be using your video as reference this coming summer once we start the project!👏👏👏👏👏👏
I like the last part bro nice
Great it will help out in my steps on a curve, thanks Gilbert!
Great job, I got the instructions so I will try to do it like you, thank you.
I am happy for you too mate. Well done. From Cyprus
Great work! Love the energy!
Wow, great job! Sometimes it's better to pay yourself to make mistakes.
in my case, i have too much ego. i dont like to let others do me favors
That energy was awesome.
Good work Jim! Your stairs look great and thanks for the education.
Good stuff! (including the dance. I laughed outloud)
Good job, love the ending
Much appreciated your video very informative 🙏🏼
good job, thought it through, stone is imperfect, but ends up perfect, just about to start my stone fence project - thanks
I hope some of my basics helped you.
You should be really proud of yourself. Showing those legs in public took real guts!👍🏻
That is absolutely brilliant and inspiring. You should be proud of yourself....
I see you left Guillermo's steps as a 'before & after' comparison.
You seem to have a affinity for working with stone....who needs to go to the gym when you're moving stones like that?
Nice one Jim. You look very happy with your work and so you should be. Building steps is not easy on your own. Would like to have seen a slight fall on those treads for water runoff though.
Woohoo 🙌 fantastic job there sir 👍
GOOD to see you can still jump around
It was very good that you gave the formulas and location for formulas (most omit that VERY important information).
If you used smaller aggregate and wetted it, would have compacted better (less settling later on) and putting a small board under the wood "stick" would have done better job of compacting (BUT you use what you got when you have it ............. par for the course).
GREAT JOB, stairs look very good (get rid of the older ones make your job shine much better)
Well done, I love the end
I love your dance at the end!
Nice video my friend. Always nice to watch! like
I love the whole vid...! Wondering if the person who helped him was Guillermo 😂
Awesome job! Well done
you did a good job .Sir
I see you have found a niche. I enjoy your virtual travels too.
I love it. It looks so easy to do it.
It looks amazing! Great work!
I think 🤔 Joaquin Phoenix stole your dancing 🕺🏼 down the steps idea when he starred as Joker 🃏. Great job. Nice color stone.
You did a great job ,something to be proud of I,am sure . thumbs up''
When the paving stones are overhanging the raisers it’s so easily to catch them with your foot, especially if one wears sandals.
It happens to me when I visit my neighbours and I’m so aware of it every time I enter their garden.
I thought I mention this.
But you did a splendid job.
Thank you.
Well done, looks great!
Hip Hip Hooray - this is awesome and so much more safer than prior steps - they look fantastic too. I am wondering, will you tear out the old, and make flower planters to edge the new lovely flagstone steps!? Thank you for teaching me!
Ha! Way ahead of you - took out the old, terraced the slope with stone and each is a little ground cover garden. Much prettier now
This was a great video for so many reasons
Thanks, man! I hope it was both educational and entertaining!
Trying a similar thing soon at mine.This was helpful.
Come on City!
Great and fun video. Thanks
Guillermo was doing his best sir
We can ask no more of anyone
perfect for what I was looking for - thanks for sharing :-)
Hehehehe. I like your work and I like your personality in this video,
love-it-,on-the-job-learning,well-done-nice-stairs-for-a-rookie
Good thing you placed your hand on your hip!
Nice work great attitude 👍
great work looks awesome
great video! thanks for sharing!
Great techniques sir
Lovely work
Awesome video. Good job on those stairs.
Very hard work, Fantastic 👍
Love this guy!!!
GREAT JOB ,,,, YOUNG MAN,,,,,,,,,
Fantastic video good job
great diy project. im inspired
Great job !!!
This is exactly how RUclips used to be.
I gave it a like for the perseverence.
Nice work!
Nice job Jim
Really nice!!
Great job!
thank you for sharing us, great jop.
Amazing fob!
I'd use road base instead of crushed rock because it has sand and fines, it compacts much better. Better yet one could really mix cement with the road base, wet it level it and compact it. No expensive quikcrete needed.
Great work!
Guillermo would be impressed. 🤔
The ending was worth it! xD
Wonderful Job Sir