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Well I kinda did this myself but I just simply tossed the pavers onto the grass thinking I could at least walk on them and stay out of the slippery muddy grass until I had time to do it nicer. But the pavers just sank into the ground as we walked on them and are level with the ground after one year.
They worked really well for a couple of years but now we have just pulled it all up this spring to redo it because we are getting rid of the grass around the path. The grass is a pain to mow (we have a lot of berry bushes along the path) so we are putting down cardboard, then the pavers back down, and wood chips around them.
@jwrightgardening nice thanks for the response. I might just place them down like you said you did originally bc then we can also adjust the position of them until we figure out exactly where we want them.
Thank you! We’ve been talking about installing pavers in the path between the front an back yard for years. It’s shady so grass won’t grow and there are roots from surrounding trees. My husband and I both watched the video, moved the 16 inch pavers around a bit until we were both happy and the next day we got started. Using the edger was brilliant! That was the most intimidating part. We did use an ax and loppers on a few roots but it was surprisingly easy. Because it’s July and we’re not young we installed four pavers each morning. We’re pretty darn pleased with ourselves.
First off-always by 2 extra. You will break one now or later. Especially if at the store you realize they’re very wet towards the center they will be fragile there. Sometimes i lay them out in sun for day or 2 to let them dry and harden first. They’re stacked pretty quickly at cement yards and aren’t quite hard enough yet in the center. I’ve been both a General Contractor and Had a landscape Design install business in Florida-both business around 25 yrs. So I’ve done every paver 1000s of times. I’ve never seen or thought about the sawzall. That was genius but if people do this in Florida keep in mind the cable lines are in inch below surface,water lines are 4-6 inches and then your sprinkler anywhere from 2-6 inches. I know people will say I’m wrong and that’s not code. I’m not talking about where they ‘should’ be -just where they are. I love the sawzall idea but there’s alot places here you couldn’t use it without pissing off your wife or neighbor when you hack their cable line on a Sunday. When you use a spade like he did and wiggle it down you can actually feel a cable line or pvc pipe while you push it down. If you get any resistance stop and check. If you know you are in line of the cable box by road and your cable hookup by house then just pull up your cable line because seriously it’s just below the surface and you can tuck it back down after you’re done in sane slot or make a slot with your shovel and tuck it in. Trust me. I’ve hit a waterline for a complex of a 1000 ppl and it was 4 inches below surface at this one spot and it shot a 50 foot geyser and turned the roads into a river in minutes. It was just in a little old ladies garden so not some place you might think. So in Florida do with caution even if you get stuff marked. Many ppl don’t know even when you get stuff marked they have a 3 foot variable on each side of that mark. So if they mark a water line it could be 3 feet on each side if their line & not where the painted line is, lol. And you’d be surprised how much you can feel if you wiggle the spade downward and meet a pipe or cable and then be able to work around it without breaking it.
Sir, I appreciate your candor and honesty at the end of the video where you admitted you cracked a paver. It's reassuring to know that accidents like that can happen to anyone! Regardless, if the worst thing that ever happens to you is you crack a paver, you have NOTHING to worry about in life! Enjoy your day.
I did this same project a couple of years ago. I wish i had the shovel you used. It would have made the depth of my cuts a lot more consistent. I also wish I didn’t set the pavers quite as deep as I did. I need to raise them a bit already. Definitely a DIY job and I'm almost 70.
I did this to my 2 garden gates, shed, and Koi pond. I just lay them down on the lawn and over time they sunk into the ground, so there was NO digging for this gal! Walkway looks GREAT today!
The whole purpose of placing steppingstones is to walk above the grass or water when it rains. To install them at ground level will only create the problem of grass growing over it. This with time will cover the steppingstones. The best thing to do is to place them above ground level.
For someone like me who prefers DIY, this was so satisfying to see your project take a great shape. Thank you for teaching so passionately. I would love to subscribe. 👍👍
Well I made the jump and bought 100 16”x16” pavers… I’m gonna do a 10’ x 23’ patio in a checkerboard pattern with mosses in between … 😮. Wish me luck !!! Lol
Did this same job about 3 weeks ago for a pathway to wife’s garden. I did find the larger paving slabs were prone to cracking just bringing them home in the back of the truck. Additionally I added a tiny amount of cement to the sand to help them bed down better. 9-1.
I enjoy your videos! I’ve learned a lot from you. Like you I would diy this project without a doubt. I have a concrete walkway about 20 feet that I need to hire out and demolish. This is project is exactly what I will be doing. 66 years old and I’ve learned by measuring once and cutting the wrong length. Keep up the good work. I’ll visit your library before tackling a project. Thanks!
33f, I would absolutely do this myself if I decided I wanted to. I don't really have a need for it; the only time I'm in my back yard is when I'm working, in which case I have my muck boots on and don't need a nice place to walk. But I will keep this in mind if I decide to expand use of my back yard. Your videos are always clear and concise, practical and energy efficient. Thank you for posting.
It looks to me like you set them a little deep. I would've raised them up a little. I remember we had a stone path in our backyard where I grew up and it settled over the years and slowly was being overgrown by the grass. Another case was some border bricks that after 10-15 years slowly disappeared under the lawn. I think when laying them out at the beginning it's good to leave them a little proud so that it'll be longer before you have to reset them.
You probably failed to provide drainage Igravel) under the pavers. Every time it rains the area under the pavers turns to mud allowing the pavers to sink. Even more important where the area is prone to water settling.
Very easy to fix with that bag of sand! Just lift them up and add another half inch. A little time consuming but the sod has already been cut. Anyway these stepping stone paths are a worthy investment, theyre great to save your lawn from foot traffic wear imo
I would do it myself, but probably would make it a 2 day project so as to minimize the physical effect. Great project and it is EXACTLY what we could use to connect our house and our daughter next door. Love the sawzall method and something I would never have thought of. Thanks.
A LOT cheaper than I thought it would be! It would take me longer than 5 hours, maybe 2 days in stages because of my hips, back and neck, but I would DIY it, if I wanted that look. All bases covered again. Nice work, Scott. You've been very busy these days.
This is one fun simple project and is very doable for anyone. It really gave the landscape a better look by connecting the property. Well done and thank you for sharing
I'd do this job myself. I love to do just about all of my home diys on my own, unless it's something way out of my league and have to hire someone else. But that's very rare. I'm talking about hiring someone to replace ac/heating units, water heater or major plumbing. For the most part it's my husband and I. I love all of your videos. It's a great way to help out home owners to know that they are capable to do more than they think they can to do it themselves. Thanks for sharing this and all of your home diys with me. I've even pick up some very helpful tips from you. Thank you 😊
This is the perfect DYI job, and yes I have used reciprocating saw too for cutting sod. The edger has a hard time breaking through if your grass is super thick like mine.
Perfect timing for this video! I bought the pavers for a path a couple weeks ago and have been putting off installing them! Time for me to get it done. Your video will help me get it done correctly. Using a sawzaw is brilliant!!
I have more time than money, so definitely doing it myself. But I’m on a five year plan of no mow front yard. Need a walkway from my driveway to my front door. At 65 I think I can manage it. The weight gets to me the most. Your video did help me figure out how many pavers I’m gonna need and what the cost would be. Thank you.
I have 40 of these just sitting in my backyard for over a year. This video made so much sense and now I'm inspired. Do you have any videos of the gravel surrounding the pavers? I'm going to check more of your videos to see. Thanks for sharing.
I would definitely do this on my own. I don’t pay to have anything done that I can do myself. Thanks for the tips, I will be using this application to put down some stepping stones in the near future.
DIY for sure! I actually did this in my backyard, but I didn’t lay sand, it has settled over time by itself. I am thinking of laying more in another area and will try the sand this time. Thanks for the video!
Good video. I've lost count of the number of very similar projects I have done over the years. They are cost effective and not complicated. However, you are correct. They are work and are not fast 30 minute jobs. I have more planned for this year.
Perfect! I only have about a 8' run from carport to shed but I'll do double wide with 2'x2' steppers. It's on a slight decline from carport to shed but not steep so it's shouldn't be an issue. Thanks for the info.
Great vid! I'll probably use this again when I make a path from my driveway to the back. I'll probably leave room around it to eventually gravel around the pavers, but a couple hundred bucks isn't bad and you don't have to do it all in one go.
I sold the exact same job earlier this week for $750. 24x24in pavers in sod. I included 15 in my proposal but will probably only use 12 or so. Nice tip on the saw.
I am building a 100' path for my wife this summer. It will follow along our fence back to our garage which leads up to her salon. I like the way you did this, however i don't want to have to mow on that side of my fence so i'm going to have to rent a sod cutter and remove the entire line of grass, lay pavers down and fill in the gaps with rocks. It's gonna be a ton of work but it'll be worth it in the end.
I agree totally with "Helpless Garage" with one added thing. It gets wet during the rainy season, of course. The flat flagstone already in the backyard tends to sink over a long period. So, what do you think about adding an inch of minus? Would it work?
This is a project on my to do list-of course as a DIY! I have about 8’ on the side of my trailer and this would be perfect. I also thought of using a reciprocating saw to outline my pavers-thought it might be a crazy idea, but I have a lot of roots invading my yard. Glad to see it demonstrated here guess I’m not as crazy as I thought! Of course, I subscribed you have a lot of projects listed that I wish to pursue. Thank you for this video.! ♥️
If you live in a cold climate these are going to shift during freeze/thaws. I would recommend digging deeper, using fabric over the dirt to prevent the stones from sinking, then compacted crushed stone (traffic bond), then leveling sand.
You were reading my mid. I recently recycled some old pavers from the previous owner to expand a concrete pad in from of my deck so now I need to connect it to my deck entry. I have about the same length as you do too, so you gave me a great idea with this method, and yes, I WILL be doing it myself, since places will charge an arm and a leg. Besides, I quite enjoy doing this sort of thing!😊
Nice job. I’ve done similar projects and sure it may take some time, but the feeling of satisfaction of doing your own work is worth it. BTW… your law/yard looks great.
I prefer keeping them higher off the grass as when it rains it keeps your feet dry and your not stepping in a puddle . Then you can’t use lawnmower over them you will just have to go around them . I made a whole driveway with these but higher quality 3” thick 16x16 cobblestone look .
Looks amazing 👏 Which tool is best/economical to cut the thick grass around it every time the lawn is mowed, please 🙏 I'm not fit or strong enough to lift these slabs 😢
Thanks for this. Now I can’t wait to start my project. You made it easy; I had an idea it would go like this but didn’t know about the sand under the stone.
I'm amazed at the price gouging that happens in Canada. The other day I needed five bags of sand to level out a small space in the backyard so I picked them up and took them to the Canadian Tire garden centre checkout. $55 bucks for five bags of sand. Just about fell over. Sand alone for me would be well over your $130 total cost I believe. When I hear youtubers quote the price of DIY jobs like this, I'm always jealous.
This style of walkway with gaps, makes shovelling in winter a real pain in the ass. But, thank goodness you didnt pack decorative rock between each of them like most other youtubers seem to be doing. Come winter, those bloody rocks will be getting heaved across the lawn after each snowfall. All the 'old style' front walkways where I live are these 24x30 paver slabs, but they're practically flush up to eachother, with no gap. Unfortunately, that doesnt seem to be in style anymore though. My rant aside though, your video was well made, and informative and I DO appreciate it! Thank you
You make it look so easy …. I’ve done this 2x in my small garden at various spots, and it’s an absolute ball-ache to get right! Being OCD also doesn’t help 🤣🤣🤣
I would totally do this myself. The sawzall is an excellent resource! I would have like to seen a unusual shaped paver stone done, but I figure it's pretty much the same way.
I would also raise them a bit. I am planning on re doing mine. Stones have sunken since I first did it. I will probably lay a stone base this time and tamp it. It is definitely a diy job but it will take me a couple of days. one day prepping and the other placing the stones. Looks nice. I have saint Augustine grass and the tolons can be a pin at covering the stones.
I am thinking about: making some round pavers (looking for ideas on form) from my old bag of cement and some leftover greenhouse pea gravel , figuring out how to make the path on a hill. Clay dirt lawn-wish me luck! Thanks for the vid!
Great video! I have years of experience in contracting this type of work in my projects plus doing it myself. Your instructions are great and I like the edging tool, which I have not seen before. Some suggestions for thought - use concrete sand for the base as it is better graded and more stable under traffic. Use two pieces of pvc conduit on opposite sides and a small board to screed the sand off level. For flagstone we used flour to mark the outside edges for excavation. Thanks again for a well prepared video.
The two sands are different but not much. Concrete sand has some larger size sand and is better graded as far as particle size, which gives much better support than paver sand. The paver sand is smaller with less size distribution, which makes it less stable under traffic. However, it works better in filling joints between stones. Not sure any of the big box stores carry concrete sand. Sometimes you can get some at a local ready mix concrete business.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs Can this technique be used to make a small patio area? Its so expensive to hire some for even a small space. I was quoted over $6,000 for even a 18x20 space.
As a DIY homeowner interested in doing this, my concern is how this job will look in a few years or longer down the road. I would expect these stones to sink quite a bit over time without compacting the soil during installation (which it does not appear you did in the video). Also, I live in the Midwest where there is a lot of soil freeze-thaw, so I'm wondering if that would make the pavers uneven over time. Again I'm not an expert, but these are my concerns before tackling this project. Thanks for the video.
Yeah, the path is still going strong but only about 9 months in. I would leave them a little higher to allow a bit more settling without the pavers being below the surrounding sod. So far I have enjoyed having a path where I can keep my feet clean.
Hey Man, Thanks for this useful video. I am also planning a similar approach. But my main motive to go for this approach is to prevent growth of big trees in these pathway. So, would this solve the problem? Another question that I have is, does this concrete block go under the ground over time?
Nice work! Do you notice the grass overflowing the paver? I’ve seen some videos of people spraying insecticide and laying down tarp before sanding. Just curious on your opinion before I start this project. Thanks!
Yeah mine set up I didn't even know that it went that deep into the ground cuz now I'm moving them over a little bit didn't realize how big they were because the grass that I thought I was edging around it when I was cutting the grass was the size of the pavers that it was really bigger than that. 😅 They were a nice size but I had them down for over 20 years so the grass we'll eventually loosen it up and it'll wind up with what he's showing right now
I plan on doing this same thing and am curious if leveling sand is sufficient enough to prevent the paver from sinking into the ground. Would a 4” square/rectangle hole with 3” of base rock and 1” of leveling sand be overkill if I were to place the paver on top of that? These will be used for someone with a wheel chair so there will be some weight put on the pavers.
I recommend buying one extra paver to store so that when one breaks, you've got the replacement. With tile, some styles are only made for 1 year, so if they're not subway or more common tiles, you might want to get an extra box because a few years down the road those tiles might be a nightmare to find/replace if you need to.
Did it myself but a couple of notes: There needs to be enough space between the pavers for the grass to be healthy. I have my pavers tilted, almost imperceptibly so they don’t fill with water. I have one on a boggy area of the yard and had to add gravel and sand underneath, as it kept breaking. Also, I tried to get the paver “ground level”, not grass level and in this way, I never have to worry about the mower blade hitting the paver.
Can you use this same technique if you want to do your own small patio area that has sod between the pavers? I want to do it for around my pool area but it is very pricing to have concrete poured.
If they sink/settle a bit too low after a few weeks, would you pry them up and just add more sand? Or will it keep happening with medium sand and I should consider something else? Thanks!
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Well I kinda did this myself but I just simply tossed the pavers onto the grass thinking I could at least walk on them and stay out of the slippery muddy grass until I had time to do it nicer. But the pavers just sank into the ground as we walked on them and are level with the ground after one year.
How are they now? Wondering if I should do the same
They worked really well for a couple of years but now we have just pulled it all up this spring to redo it because we are getting rid of the grass around the path. The grass is a pain to mow (we have a lot of berry bushes along the path) so we are putting down cardboard, then the pavers back down, and wood chips around them.
@jwrightgardening nice thanks for the response. I might just place them down like you said you did originally bc then we can also adjust the position of them until we figure out exactly where we want them.
I was going to say the same thing. I did NO digging and my pavers sank pretty quickly.
@@jwrightgardening Is the cardboard an alternative to salt/crushed rocks alternative for the same purpose?
Thank you! We’ve been talking about installing pavers in the path between the front an back yard for years. It’s shady so grass won’t grow and there are roots from surrounding trees. My husband and I both watched the video, moved the 16 inch pavers around a bit until we were both happy and the next day we got started. Using the edger was brilliant! That was the most intimidating part. We did use an ax and loppers on a few roots but it was surprisingly easy. Because it’s July and we’re not young we installed four pavers each morning. We’re pretty darn pleased with ourselves.
I never would have thought of using a reciprocating saw with used blade. What a great idea!
Careful when using this method….make sure there’s no important pipes or low dug wires in the area you’re working in.
@@Kaptiv239I think you are using far too long of a blade!
First off-always by 2 extra. You will break one now or later. Especially if at the store you realize they’re very wet towards the center they will be fragile there. Sometimes i lay them out in sun for day or 2 to let them dry and harden first. They’re stacked pretty quickly at cement yards and aren’t quite hard enough yet in the center.
I’ve been both a General Contractor and Had a landscape Design install business in Florida-both business around 25 yrs. So I’ve done every paver 1000s of times. I’ve never seen or thought about the sawzall. That was genius but if people do this in Florida keep in mind the cable lines are in inch below surface,water lines are 4-6 inches and then your sprinkler anywhere from 2-6 inches. I know people will say I’m wrong and that’s not code. I’m not talking about where they ‘should’ be -just where they are. I love the sawzall idea but there’s alot places here you couldn’t use it without pissing off your wife or neighbor when you hack their cable line on a Sunday. When you use a spade like he did and wiggle it down you can actually feel a cable line or pvc pipe while you push it down. If you get any resistance stop and check. If you know you are in line of the cable box by road and your cable hookup by house then just pull up your cable line because seriously it’s just below the surface and you can tuck it back down after you’re done in sane slot or make a slot with your shovel and tuck it in. Trust me. I’ve hit a waterline for a complex of a 1000 ppl and it was 4 inches below surface at this one spot and it shot a 50 foot geyser and turned the roads into a river in minutes. It was just in a little old ladies garden so not some place you might think. So in Florida do with caution even if you get stuff marked. Many ppl don’t know even when you get stuff marked they have a 3 foot variable on each side of that mark. So if they mark a water line it could be 3 feet on each side if their line & not where the painted line is, lol. And you’d be surprised how much you can feel if you wiggle the spade downward and meet a pipe or cable and then be able to work around it without breaking it.
This is probably the easiest home diy i have seen of this type & i have been watching quite a few 😂
Sir, I appreciate your candor and honesty at the end of the video where you admitted you cracked a paver. It's reassuring to know that accidents like that can happen to anyone! Regardless, if the worst thing that ever happens to you is you crack a paver, you have NOTHING to worry about in life! Enjoy your day.
I did this same project a couple of years ago. I wish i had the shovel you used. It would have made the depth of my cuts a lot more consistent. I also wish I didn’t set the pavers quite as deep as I did. I need to raise them a bit already. Definitely a DIY job and I'm almost 70.
I did this to my 2 garden gates, shed, and Koi pond. I just lay them down on the lawn and over time they sunk into the ground, so there was NO digging for this gal! Walkway looks GREAT today!
I was wondering if you could do that. I've got clay which goes pretty mushy in the winter, not sure what would happen in drier weather.
The whole purpose of placing steppingstones is to walk above the grass or water when it rains. To install them at ground level will only create the problem of grass growing over it. This with time will cover the steppingstones. The best thing to do is to place them above ground level.
Very true! Don't ask how I know that for sure. @@wojtek-33
What about mowing between them? @@ibuildyoubuild
They will eventually sink entirely into the ground (without the sand or ground fabric underneath) i know bc mine has!
I had a client do this and set them in concrete using double thick path with these stones. It looks so professional!
For someone like me who prefers DIY, this was so satisfying to see your project take a great shape.
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The use of a reciprocating saw to cut out the turf is pure genius! I will use this method for some of my garden projects.
I would worry about running into rocks with that blade, in my area.
Well I made the jump and bought 100 16”x16” pavers… I’m gonna do a 10’ x 23’ patio in a checkerboard pattern with mosses in between … 😮. Wish me luck !!! Lol
How did it turn out? I’m going to try to do the same
@@alicial2438I was going to ask the same thing!
Did this same job about 3 weeks ago for a pathway to wife’s garden. I did find the larger paving slabs were prone to cracking just bringing them home in the back of the truck. Additionally I added a tiny amount of cement to the sand to help them bed down better. 9-1.
always transport your new paving slabs verticaly ;-)
I enjoy your videos! I’ve learned a lot from you. Like you I would diy this project without a doubt. I have a concrete walkway about 20 feet that I need to hire out and demolish. This is project is exactly what I will be doing. 66 years old and I’ve learned by measuring once and cutting the wrong length. Keep up the good work. I’ll visit your library before tackling a project. Thanks!
I enjoy doing gardening and this is something I would love to do myself. Thank you for your videos and God bless you and your family.
This is such a great video for someone like myself that want to do themselves but just need guidance! GREAT STUFF ❤
33f, I would absolutely do this myself if I decided I wanted to. I don't really have a need for it; the only time I'm in my back yard is when I'm working, in which case I have my muck boots on and don't need a nice place to walk. But I will keep this in mind if I decide to expand use of my back yard.
Your videos are always clear and concise, practical and energy efficient. Thank you for posting.
It looks to me like you set them a little deep. I would've raised them up a little. I remember we had a stone path in our backyard where I grew up and it settled over the years and slowly was being overgrown by the grass. Another case was some border bricks that after 10-15 years slowly disappeared under the lawn. I think when laying them out at the beginning it's good to leave them a little proud so that it'll be longer before you have to reset them.
Yeah, I honestly think you are right that leaving them a bit higher would probably play out better over time. Thanks for the feedback.
Good that you can run the lawn mower over the stones though with no risk of ever hitting the stone.
You probably failed to provide drainage Igravel) under the pavers. Every time it rains the area under the pavers turns to mud allowing the pavers to sink. Even more important where the area is prone to water settling.
Very easy to fix with that bag of sand! Just lift them up and add another half inch. A little time consuming but the sod has already been cut. Anyway these stepping stone paths are a worthy investment, theyre great to save your lawn from foot traffic wear imo
No it’s so they can be mowed straight over
I would do it myself, but probably would make it a 2 day project so as to minimize the physical effect. Great project and it is EXACTLY what we could use to connect our house and our daughter next door. Love the sawzall method and something I would never have thought of. Thanks.
You bet, best of luck with the project
A LOT cheaper than I thought it would be! It would take me longer than 5 hours, maybe 2 days in stages because of my hips, back and neck, but I would DIY it, if I wanted that look. All bases covered again. Nice work, Scott. You've been very busy these days.
Thanks, yeah no rush for sure and hauling around the sod and dirt does add up. For $125 pretty hard to beat 👍
We moved into a house that already has an over-grown and sunken walkway, so this is really helpful to know how to fix it! Thank you!
This is one fun simple project and is very doable for anyone. It really gave the landscape a better look by connecting the property. Well done and thank you for sharing
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I'd do this job myself. I love to do just about all of my home diys on my own, unless it's something way out of my league and have to hire someone else. But that's very rare. I'm talking about hiring someone to replace ac/heating units, water heater or major plumbing. For the most part it's my husband and I. I love all of your videos. It's a great way to help out home owners to know that they are capable to do more than they think they can to do it themselves. Thanks for sharing this and all of your home diys with me. I've even pick up some very helpful tips from you. Thank you 😊
This is the perfect DYI job, and yes I have used reciprocating saw too for cutting sod. The edger has a hard time breaking through if your grass is super thick like mine.
Perfect timing for this video! I bought the pavers for a path a couple weeks ago and have been putting off installing them! Time for me to get it done. Your video will help me get it done correctly. Using a sawzaw is brilliant!!
Best of luck on the project 🙌
fun fact : i'm probably gonna do something like that to my pool this year, so having you explaining it is really, really good. Thank you.
You bet and best of luck on your project 👍
Hey, you are a great instructor verbally and visually. Thank you for helping me believe I can. I am now using more of my brain .
I have more time than money, so definitely doing it myself. But I’m on a five year plan of no mow front yard. Need a walkway from my driveway to my front door. At 65 I think I can manage it. The weight gets to me the most. Your video did help me figure out how many pavers I’m gonna need and what the cost would be. Thank you.
I have 40 of these just sitting in my backyard for over a year. This video made so much sense and now I'm inspired. Do you have any videos of the gravel surrounding the pavers? I'm going to check more of your videos to see. Thanks for sharing.
I would definitely do this on my own. I don’t pay to have anything done that I can do myself. Thanks for the tips, I will be using this application to put down some stepping stones in the near future.
I'm doing this myself about 75' thanks for this video, makes me know I can do this also
DIY for sure! I actually did this in my backyard, but I didn’t lay sand, it has settled over time by itself. I am thinking of laying more in another area and will try the sand this time. Thanks for the video!
Great work! I'm gonna do this in my yard but it's sloped, which adds a bit of a challenge.... easy when there's no slope.
Best of luck on the project!
Good video. I've lost count of the number of very similar projects I have done over the years. They are cost effective and not complicated. However, you are correct. They are work and are not fast 30 minute jobs. I have more planned for this year.
Yeah, I like ones like this which you can knock out in 1 Saturday and see a big difference. Keeps you motivated for the next project 👍
Perfect! I only have about a 8' run from carport to shed but I'll do double wide with 2'x2' steppers. It's on a slight decline from carport to shed but not steep so it's shouldn't be an issue. Thanks for the info.
I would do it myself, especially after seeing your tutorial. It looks great, and I like how easy you made cutting out the sod squares.
Best of luck on your project 👍
I love your videos. Right to the point. Not long and drawn out and so informative. I will easily do this myself! Thank you
this is cool. I got 47 pavers to recycle and this is fantastic.
Thanks for the tip about the saw!!! I can do this myself now.
Great vid! I'll probably use this again when I make a path from my driveway to the back. I'll probably leave room around it to eventually gravel around the pavers, but a couple hundred bucks isn't bad and you don't have to do it all in one go.
I sold the exact same job earlier this week for $750. 24x24in pavers in sod. I included 15 in my proposal but will probably only use 12 or so. Nice tip on the saw.
Exactly the video I was looking for. This gave me enough confidence to go DIY. Thank you!
Get it 👊
I am building a 100' path for my wife this summer. It will follow along our fence back to our garage which leads up to her salon. I like the way you did this, however i don't want to have to mow on that side of my fence so i'm going to have to rent a sod cutter and remove the entire line of grass, lay pavers down and fill in the gaps with rocks. It's gonna be a ton of work but it'll be worth it in the end.
Great job i'm tackling this as soon as the ground dries up a little here in the UK
Best of luck on your project 👍
I agree totally with "Helpless Garage" with one added thing. It gets wet during the rainy season, of course. The flat flagstone already in the backyard tends to sink over a long period. So, what do you think about adding an inch of minus? Would it work?
I would hire someone just because of time constraint. However, this tutorial is to the point and super helpful!
I will take on DIY but need to wait till a broken knee cap completely heals. Actually, looks like fun. Great video.
This is a project on my to do list-of course as a DIY!
I have about 8’ on the side of my trailer and this would be perfect.
I also thought of using a reciprocating saw to outline my pavers-thought it might be a crazy idea, but I have a lot of roots invading my yard. Glad to see it demonstrated here guess I’m not as crazy as I thought!
Of course, I subscribed you have a lot of projects listed that I wish to pursue. Thank you for this video.! ♥️
If you live in a cold climate these are going to shift during freeze/thaws. I would recommend digging deeper, using fabric over the dirt to prevent the stones from sinking, then compacted crushed stone (traffic bond), then leveling sand.
You were reading my mid. I recently recycled some old pavers from the previous owner to expand a concrete pad in from of my deck so now I need to connect it to my deck entry. I have about the same length as you do too, so you gave me a great idea with this method, and yes, I WILL be doing it myself, since places will charge an arm and a leg. Besides, I quite enjoy doing this sort of thing!😊
These are fun projects and a good workout 👍 Best of luck with your project.
Nice job. I’ve done similar projects and sure it may take some time, but the feeling of satisfaction of doing your own work is worth it.
BTW… your law/yard looks great.
I prefer keeping them higher off the grass as when it rains it keeps your feet dry and your not stepping in a puddle . Then you can’t use lawnmower over them you will just have to go around them . I made a whole driveway with these but higher quality 3” thick 16x16 cobblestone look .
This will save me a huge amount of time. I love the saws all idea, never would've thought of that.
Scott you make great informative videos. You remind and look like my son. Please keep them coming!
Looks amazing 👏 Which tool is best/economical to cut the thick grass around it every time the lawn is mowed, please 🙏 I'm not fit or strong enough to lift these slabs 😢
Heck yeah id do this DIY. You get a gym workout, landscaping skills, and boost of confidence.
triple threat 👊
Thanks for this. Now I can’t wait to start my project. You made it easy; I had an idea it would go like this but didn’t know about the sand under the stone.
I’ve been planning to do something similar. This was helpful. My distance is shorter so it should be a relatively easy DIY. Thanks!
After watching and learning from your video, I would do this project myself and I will. Thanks for sharing!
Best of luck 👍
I'm amazed at the price gouging that happens in Canada. The other day I needed five bags of sand to level out a small space in the backyard so I picked them up and took them to the Canadian Tire garden centre checkout. $55 bucks for five bags of sand. Just about fell over. Sand alone for me would be well over your $130 total cost I believe. When I hear youtubers quote the price of DIY jobs like this, I'm always jealous.
Looks very informative ty, I will be placing pavers for the first time this spring.😊
What kind of paver should you use to minimize mold growth?
Great tips. The saw is a great idea. Loved the curve in the walkway as well
You did a good job explaining. Thanks
I would DIY this ... looks fun actually. I have one to make but it's on a slight sloping surface. Might dry pout my own custom slabs.
I wish we had a good handyman seevices in New Bern, NC.
Cool hack. I’ve use the ziggy method too since it’s fast and battery operated. Standard tool in my landscaping tool box both at home and at work.
Looks great . Thanks for putting all the cost and making my decision easy one. ❤
This style of walkway with gaps, makes shovelling in winter a real pain in the ass.
But, thank goodness you didnt pack decorative rock between each of them like most other youtubers seem to be doing.
Come winter, those bloody rocks will be getting heaved across the lawn after each snowfall.
All the 'old style' front walkways where I live are these 24x30 paver slabs, but they're practically flush up to eachother, with no gap.
Unfortunately, that doesnt seem to be in style anymore though.
My rant aside though, your video was well made, and informative and I DO appreciate it!
Thank you
I got a snowshoes called MANPLOW. It has a replaceable rubber edge that allows it to be used on uneven surfaces.
You make it look so easy …. I’ve done this 2x in my small garden at various spots, and it’s an absolute ball-ache to get right! Being OCD also doesn’t help 🤣🤣🤣
I would totally do this myself. The sawzall is an excellent resource! I would have like to seen a unusual shaped paver stone done, but I figure it's pretty much the same way.
I would also raise them a bit. I am planning on re doing mine. Stones have sunken since I first did it. I will probably lay a stone base this time and tamp it. It is definitely a diy job but it will take me a couple of days. one day prepping and the other placing the stones. Looks nice. I have saint Augustine grass and the tolons can be a pin at covering the stones.
Awesome video! Very clear and concise. I love the look of the pavers and it looks like a project I would be able to take on. Thank you.😊
I will totally take this on! Looks fun! Thanks
You got this 👊, thanks for the feedback.
I love this so much; affordable and simple.
I am thinking about: making some round pavers (looking for ideas on form) from my old bag of cement and some leftover greenhouse pea gravel , figuring out how to make the path on a hill. Clay dirt lawn-wish me luck! Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for this. I have over thinking the walkway I need. I'll be doing the work myself.
YR GROUNDS LOOK AMAZING, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE.
Great video! I have years of experience in contracting this type of work in my projects plus doing it myself. Your instructions are great and I like the edging tool, which I have not seen before. Some suggestions for thought - use concrete sand for the base as it is better graded and more stable under traffic. Use two pieces of pvc conduit on opposite sides and a small board to screed the sand off level. For flagstone we used flour to mark the outside edges for excavation. Thanks again for a well prepared video.
Thanks for the tips on the PVC to strike off the surface 👍
Is concrete sand available at most home improvement stores? Is it the same thing as paver sand. Thx in advance.
The two sands are different but not much. Concrete sand has some larger size sand and is better graded as far as particle size, which gives much better support than paver sand. The paver sand is smaller with less size distribution, which makes it less stable under traffic. However, it works better in filling joints between stones. Not sure any of the big box stores carry concrete sand. Sometimes you can get some at a local ready mix concrete business.
@@weldo1948 Thank you for the info.
I was looking for how to do this by myself. Thanks for the tutorial. Will definitely try this.
Awesome, best of luck on your project
@@EverydayHomeRepairs Can this technique be used to make a small patio area? Its so expensive to hire some for even a small space. I was quoted over $6,000 for even a 18x20 space.
Nice video. Hard job to do physically. They're a pain in the butt to level, but once you get them right its well worth it.
Would you recommend gravel vs sand for better drainage? I want to put a landing in front of our shed so we're not walking in mud when it rains
As a DIY homeowner interested in doing this, my concern is how this job will look in a few years or longer down the road. I would expect these stones to sink quite a bit over time without compacting the soil during installation (which it does not appear you did in the video). Also, I live in the Midwest where there is a lot of soil freeze-thaw, so I'm wondering if that would make the pavers uneven over time. Again I'm not an expert, but these are my concerns before tackling this project. Thanks for the video.
Yeah, the path is still going strong but only about 9 months in. I would leave them a little higher to allow a bit more settling without the pavers being below the surrounding sod. So far I have enjoyed having a path where I can keep my feet clean.
Hey Man, Thanks for this useful video. I am also planning a similar approach. But my main motive to go for this approach is to prevent growth of big trees in these pathway. So, would this solve the problem? Another question that I have is, does this concrete block go under the ground over time?
Nice work! Do you notice the grass overflowing the paver? I’ve seen some videos of people spraying insecticide and laying down tarp before sanding. Just curious on your opinion before I start this project. Thanks!
It was my first time watching. This is great!!
I will definitely try this as "DIY." I'm subscribing!
I did this but was lazy and just dropped pavers on lawn. They settled over time.
Do they look good?
@@GonzalezJio not as good as the video but not bad. I think it has more to do with keeping the yard mowed and watered.
Yeah mine set up I didn't even know that it went that deep into the ground cuz now I'm moving them over a little bit didn't realize how big they were because the grass that I thought I was edging around it when I was cutting the grass was the size of the pavers that it was really bigger than that. 😅 They were a nice size but I had them down for over 20 years so the grass we'll eventually loosen it up and it'll wind up with what he's showing right now
I plan on doing this same thing and am curious if leveling sand is sufficient enough to prevent the paver from sinking into the ground. Would a 4” square/rectangle hole with 3” of base rock and 1” of leveling sand be overkill if I were to place the paver on top of that? These will be used for someone with a wheel chair so there will be some weight put on the pavers.
I recommend buying one extra paver to store so that when one breaks, you've got the replacement. With tile, some styles are only made for 1 year, so if they're not subway or more common tiles, you might want to get an extra box because a few years down the road those tiles might be a nightmare to find/replace if you need to.
This is definitely something I would so myself. And now I know how!
First time seeing your videos and I found it extremely helpful. I'm a subscriber to your channel now.
Welcome to the channel 🙌
that's a super easy DIY but measure the spacing out!
Did it myself but a couple of notes:
There needs to be enough space between the pavers for the grass to be healthy.
I have my pavers tilted, almost imperceptibly so they don’t fill with water.
I have one on a boggy area of the yard and had to add gravel and sand underneath, as it kept breaking.
Also, I tried to get the paver “ground level”, not grass level and in this way, I never have to worry about the mower blade hitting the paver.
I would definitely do this myself..73yo female
definitely want to do this as a DYI project
Scott, would you do an instructional video on how to create a uniformly lush green lawn? Thanks.
When I figure it out I will 😂 current state of the lawn is not great.
I would do this myself! This looks great!
Can you use this same technique if you want to do your own small patio area that has sod between the pavers? I want to do it for around my pool area but it is very pricing to have concrete poured.
If they sink/settle a bit too low after a few weeks, would you pry them up and just add more sand? Or will it keep happening with medium sand and I should consider something else? Thanks!
Looks great especially for that price. Great vid. Thanks.