How to build a backyard paver patio all by yourself!

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  • Опубликовано: 13 май 2024
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    I would estimate I put it 100 hours of work over 7 weekends to build this patio
    The links to products above to Home Depot and Lowe's are the materials that I used. I do not get any commission on those links. There are Home Depot and Lowe's links to similar products that I could post that I would get commissions on, but they have much higher prices, and would never recommend a friend to buy from those. I also have links to Amazon that are affiliate links. The links to Amazon are links to products that I myself used.
    0:00 Intro
    0:40 Stone selection
    1:04 Clearing the old patio
    1:40 Planning the dig
    3:40 Digging sod and clearing roots
    4:28 Adding a slope, "grading" the dirt
    6:50 Compacting the dirt and touching up the wall
    7:20 Add weed barrier
    7:52 Add leveling sand
    9:56 Laying paver base panels
    10:46 Laying paver stones!
    12:23 Cutting edge bricks and placing edge restraint
    13:39 Applying polymeric joint sand
    14:40 Activating polymeric joint sand
    15:18 Cost break down and Before and After results
    Construction Stock footage Video by Александр Копейкин from Pixabay
    Digging graphic and Side Sand graphic from Brock PaverBase
    Pallet Brick Graphic from Can Stock Photo by Altsha
    gravel pile Image by OpenClipart-Vectors From Pixabay
    Truck Image by Speedy McVroom from Pixabay
    Home Image by Mudassar Iqbal from Pixabay
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  • @CruizinWithTheCarsons
    @CruizinWithTheCarsons 2 года назад +945

    DUDE!..................DUDE! I've been a contractor for 39 years and I gotta tell ya, you did an amazing job here. Nice job, very impressive. That's easily a $12,000 patio all said and done. Good job man. And as far as your video itself, what an outstanding job of every step by step.

    • @strictlybusiness5344
      @strictlybusiness5344 11 месяцев назад +17

      Stop kissing up

    • @mariebee3146
      @mariebee3146 11 месяцев назад

      So explain why you charge $12,000 for a patio that can be completed for $1000 by one person. You people are scum. You rob people and make nice things unaffordable for those less fortunate. Shame on you.

    • @user-xp6zf1gj8y
      @user-xp6zf1gj8y 11 месяцев назад +11

      I want to do my own pavers.. I’m just tired of paying ppl to do everything 😩😂

    • @strictlybusiness5344
      @strictlybusiness5344 11 месяцев назад

      @@user-xp6zf1gj8y Sit yo ass down and stop crying 😭

    • @airbender9593
      @airbender9593 11 месяцев назад +10

      I asked myself everyday - Why get a degree in engr when I can do this by watching videos and making a good amount of $.

  • @valandlord
    @valandlord 2 года назад +100

    Hey, I am the one who took your pavers away. Such a small world. Nice to see you here again.

    • @kellym9301
      @kellym9301 12 дней назад +1

      Ok, "va"landlord. Geesh. Just joking.

    • @carlsonkearley3727
      @carlsonkearley3727 7 дней назад

      You grabbed them then youtubed how to do it just like I'm doing lol

  • @JenLucero-sb9rd
    @JenLucero-sb9rd 4 дня назад +3

    I watched this entire video, knowing I am not capable of such a project. Great job! Looks amazing!

    • @WESLEYUSA23
      @WESLEYUSA23 7 часов назад

      😂😂😂 I'm trying to not be same as you but... " I can't do it either 😂😂😂"

  • @juliancousineau3136
    @juliancousineau3136 3 месяца назад +24

    This video was extremely well made. Well said. You considered pretty much everything and were smart with every approach. You didnt cut corners and best of all….you made all the older guys that have been doing this job longer than we’ve been alive, jealous.

  • @DaveNewEng
    @DaveNewEng 2 года назад +1471

    Hey, You not only did a terrific job building that patio, but you also produced one of the best videos on RUclips... That was a tremendous amount of work... I am very impressed with all your efforts. You have just the aptitude all diy'ers need to succeed when taking on very challenging projects like this one. I have been a diyer all my life... and I'm a bit older than you... I consider myself a life-long-learner and diyer continuing to take on just about anything... Thank you for producing such high-level content for all diy'ers like yourself, keep up the good work and enjoyable content!!!

    • @megatuanis
      @megatuanis 2 года назад +39

      I also thank this guy for getting straight to the point and not trying to be funny, like so many other RUclipsrs do.

    • @samflorida4788
      @samflorida4788 2 года назад +12

      Just hire professionals and save your back

    • @charleshartis7568
      @charleshartis7568 2 года назад

      Oh

    • @CFGroove
      @CFGroove 2 года назад

      well said

    • @joseywales5743
      @joseywales5743 2 года назад

      Did you water before you compacted ?

  • @rice4u
    @rice4u 2 года назад +65

    you are probably the only person who did this by themself on RUclips. the rest of the paver videos include a group of 12+ men with transformer trucks. great video. thank for for sharing how it can actually be done.

    • @terrythomas790
      @terrythomas790 Год назад +1

      Thats why it didnt cost him $12k + . And just might have done a better job, because its HIS house.

    • @landonburris1940
      @landonburris1940 22 дня назад

      It's actually HIS ground!

  • @Edcm85
    @Edcm85 Год назад +11

    2.4 million views and you only got 29k likes? Thats ridiculous given that this video os very detailed and shows exactly step by step how to do this type of job. It turned out amazing. Goodjob!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @shainagillespie9693
    @shainagillespie9693 2 года назад +145

    You have no idea how bad I needed to see this video. I’m glad someone made one that came out this perfect and down to detail. Also, I felt you in those tree roots! Mine were in my way too.

    • @keithmarlowe5569
      @keithmarlowe5569 Год назад +1

      There was a Japanese maple about 3 feet from back of house when we bought it. I didn't realize how dense and hard that wood is till I started hacking at it. Besides being too close to the house, the roots were right in my planned patio space.

  • @tree8514
    @tree8514 2 года назад +235

    Imagine spending all that time building a patio AND recording it with different angles throughout the process. Awesome work!

    • @125masterg
      @125masterg 2 года назад +5

      I agree 100%! This was a really great job. For me it was timely too. I’m just about considering doing something like this on my own, and this video came along. Thanks!!

    • @Reak12121
      @Reak12121 2 года назад

      You don’t have to imagine it, you just watched it happen!

    • @samsako8661
      @samsako8661 2 года назад

      I agree 100% .

  • @elmerparedes1098
    @elmerparedes1098 2 года назад +472

    This is seriously the most useful, concise and transparent video I’ve seen on RUclips regarding DIY paver patio build. Every other video shows their process, a whole crew of people doing them but when you get to the bottom of it, your breakdown of cost, tools, materials, etc really sets this video apart for me. You have a new subscriber.

    • @DJQuackers123
      @DJQuackers123 2 года назад +15

      @Peter Evans Peter, good thing everyone can do it in their own ways and not YOUR way. He donated the pavers to someone that wanted them, so what ? Also your lines are SUPPOSED to be 18" deep... it doesn't mean they are.

    • @derekgardner1861
      @derekgardner1861 2 года назад +6

      @Peter Evans I'm installing a 2,400 sq ft patio in a guys yard right now and I removed about 3' of soil I'm some areas to get it to grade. So to say you'll never be 18" deep for a patio is false. I do it all the time.
      I own a hardscaping business

    • @tash5244
      @tash5244 2 года назад +7

      @Peter Evans Think you suggested just that. "All lines are a MINIMUM of 18" deep and you are digging no where near that for paver installation." If you were 1/2 as smart as you think you are, you'd be dangerous

    • @ShredPenguins
      @ShredPenguins 2 года назад +1

      @Peter Evans Several lines have no minimum. Gas lines have no standard in most states, though average is 24" older homes have seen them closer to surface. Conduit telephone, cable television, and low voltage lighting as well as irrigation systems all have no minimum depth and have been seen as shallow as 5". As to wherever you got the information you can resell pavers for that much money, that is not remotely true. You'll be lucky if you get $100. Contractors, typically, will not buy them. You're left to use places like Craigslist or Facebook Market, and just a surface search of pavers shows absolutely no one making more than $200 (and those were for relatively brand new and in perfect condition still).
      There was nothing incomplete or low quality about this video or the work, and you saying otherwise shows that you're just here to argue when the facts DO NOT back you up.

    • @robertramirez5975
      @robertramirez5975 11 месяцев назад

      Yeah this is the same reason why I like this video too.

  • @summersdiary7
    @summersdiary7 Месяц назад +5

    Wow 🤩 this video deserves an Oscar! Proficiency, precision, quality and workmanship, All around 5 ⭐️ 👏🏻

  • @Alfred192
    @Alfred192 Год назад +2

    You have done excellent job. I have just spent $9k (£7.5kGBP) but my contractor didn’t do a good job. If I have seen your video before, I would have done by myself

  • @Pwn3dbyth3n00b
    @Pwn3dbyth3n00b 2 года назад +105

    Wow this video production feels like one of those DIY/Maker channels with 500k-1M subscribers. Good work.

  • @redbearpreparedness2882
    @redbearpreparedness2882 2 года назад +308

    When you have a gap in the corners, don’t cut a sliver to fill it. Split the difference over 2 pavers. It will look more professional, or measure it out at the beginning, and split the difference on each end.

    • @jjf609
      @jjf609 2 года назад +10

      Really good tip

    • @pitchedperfectpatios7917
      @pitchedperfectpatios7917 2 года назад +5

      That’s preference from the homeowner that’s not really a choice for the bricklayer it’s considered to be staggered pattern again preference …Simple beginner mistake. 🚀🚀🚀

    • @earllll
      @earllll 2 года назад +2

      Pin this comment!

    • @fshalor738
      @fshalor738 2 года назад +7

      This was my only glitch too. Far better to have the corners look perfect and blend in the difference over 2-3 stones in the middle. I didn't know of the paver base pads, but would be concerned about them lasting the long haul.
      Props to use polymeric sand and set it up right too! I would have missed the no-packer line.

    • @PaulWolfe1
      @PaulWolfe1 2 года назад +14

      i would just add a little space between each paver, it won't be noticeable.

  • @MichelleBulldogMom
    @MichelleBulldogMom Год назад +3

    Wow! Thank you for this video! I'll be tackling a similar job all by my self. Just built a new home on 5.6 acres of farm land so there's a lot of work to be done to the front yard and back yard between leveling, reseeding and putting pavers for a back patio and front/side walkway. Ugh. The thought is exhausting, but exciting. I love this kind of stuff so I'm up for the challenge as well as saving money. Feeling proud knowing I did it all myself will be worth it even though it will probably take me a lifetime to finish lol. 😉👍

  • @therealjusting
    @therealjusting Год назад +42

    This video propelled me and the wife to do it ourselves after getting a quote for 14K CAD. So well put together , every detail, every step. Gave us confidence to go ahead. We currently just finished compacting the dirt. Next step apply the black garden roll over it. It’s super exciting and feels so good doing this ourselves. Super rewarding. Thx again.

    • @burrheadjr
      @burrheadjr  Год назад +1

      I love to hear that, congratulations on your project!

    • @kantadevi1516
      @kantadevi1516 11 месяцев назад

      How much deep to dig with 2-1/4 pavers and pavers underlayment and leveling sand? Would 4 inch suffice? Looking for advice as doing the same project myself . Any quick response would be super helpful. Thanks

    • @benji2025
      @benji2025 11 месяцев назад

      My lady & I are actually thinking about it after getting a 12k cad quote last Friday. 😅

  • @marcosvillafan1583
    @marcosvillafan1583 2 года назад +38

    Dude! Let me start out by saying you did an amazing job! On top of not many would consider doing a labor intensive project. Not only you did it on your own you also manage to give excellent details and describe it well. Awesome job!

  • @TheNelmad714
    @TheNelmad714 Год назад +42

    Literally the video I was looking for. Not only did it ease my anxiety over pricing but it gave me confidence in knowing I too could remodel my patio. Thank you brother, keep up the good work.

  • @MrBTRDAYZ
    @MrBTRDAYZ 2 года назад +59

    This was an EXCELLENT video! 23 years ago, I tackled this project myself. I read up a little, but not enough. I built a 15' X 10' patio enclosed in a fence where my dog could safely spend days outside. I used the 1' square pavers. I didn't use tools to precisely level the soil. I did not put down a gravel base. I used weed block, but I didn't lay it as well as you did. I did not use edge pavers or edge locking strips. I did not use polymeric sand. I used regular sand.
    End result is just what you would have imagined. It looked nice for about a year before bricks began to slightly shift and sand began to wash from between the bricks, giving dirt a chance do fill the gaps and providing a wonderful base for weed growth between the bricks. I had to weedwhack periodically to keep it under control. I did a terrible job, and so I can appreciate seeing the RIGHT WAY to get the job done! Thank you!

    • @keithmarlowe5569
      @keithmarlowe5569 Год назад

      I also did a not so great and rushed job. Better than the mess that was there, but not well done. I did gravel base, but it was not leveled properly. I thought I could fix it with the sand on top of it. I was wrong. The contour in the gravel carried all the way through the pavers, so looks like a small wave in them. And now everything is shifting and big gaps appearing. I don't want to redo it, but I will.

    • @Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure
      @Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure Год назад +1

      You could also use concrete around the edges to keep the in place. Thats what i did when i was doing it for work

    • @terrythomas790
      @terrythomas790 Год назад

      @@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure And it will crack and shift as well, unless it goes deep into the ground

  • @reneebrooks2722
    @reneebrooks2722 Год назад +8

    WOWAH!!! This is a LOT of work! No wonder the bid was so high! My "hats off" to you for doing all of this work and showing us step-by-step what this all entails! I was just gonna pound some dirt in my backyard and call it a day! But now I see that it takes MUCH more than that. Thank you VERY MUCH for posting this video! Boy, did I need it! And congrats on a GREAT job!

  • @krk44ful
    @krk44ful 2 года назад +13

    Ok Grant with the Oscar quality production value!

  • @mattwilliams489
    @mattwilliams489 2 года назад +132

    Nice job but not lining up with the doors would forever bug the hell out of me.

    • @RedRose-sv8ik
      @RedRose-sv8ik 2 года назад +5

      Me too. I would have paved the corner of the house when the utilities are, down to the edge of the storage unit. The huge planter could have then gone on top of the pavers instead of mulch.

    • @faebrowne2537
      @faebrowne2537 2 года назад +9

      I didn't notice. But now you have mentioned it, I can't unsee it. 😩

    • @otallono
      @otallono 2 года назад +1

      Careful with any type of criticism, you're the only one to not receive a like from uploader

    • @mattwilliams489
      @mattwilliams489 2 года назад +13

      @@otallono . I don’t comment to get likes. I make observations that may help others.

    • @iammars142
      @iammars142 2 года назад +3

      Did all that work but didn't take the extra half day to remove that bush and dig out the planter.

  • @kenn1936
    @kenn1936 Год назад +4

    THAT is incredible!! who would have guessed that so much work went into paving a patio?? You did an incredible job - now go out and enjoy that fabulous patio!! It made he tired watching you!!

  • @waterbugmom
    @waterbugmom 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for posting this wonderful DIY paver patio video! I have an area similar to this that I want to do myself to save money. I have watched a lot of videos and yours is the best by far - as it breaks down the process and the costs so nicely. Your patio looks amazing!!

  • @Gabefalconb
    @Gabefalconb 2 года назад +95

    I’ve made about 50 paver patios in my life. Some personal, some professional. You did a great job.
    I’ve never used the paver panels, but they seem very helpful. I’d probably stick with the tried and true method, but NOT shovelling gravel is it’s own reward

    • @dxpsteve
      @dxpsteve 2 года назад +3

      Just curious, what specifically are you referring to by the "tried and true" method? Also anything you'd recommend doing differently or additionally? I'm looking to do a similar project, but so many videos on YT are "easy" or "quick" ways to do things and you often have no clue how things fare over time...

    • @Gabefalconb
      @Gabefalconb 2 года назад +10

      @@dxpsteve That would be bringing in crushed gravel and tamping it down with a rented tamper.
      You would skip the first layer of sand and do that pack layer. Level it with a long level and then add a couple inches of sand, tamp that, level it again and finish it like he did.
      Then, the final step would be putting all that finishing sand on and tamping it before you sweep it and add the water

    • @dxpsteve
      @dxpsteve 2 года назад +2

      @@Gabefalconb ah I got ya, thanks for the response!

    • @shawn11207
      @shawn11207 2 года назад +2

      @@dxpsteve Id say look at 2 levels 8" deep. Dean Sharp the home guy on KFI says so... I've done it years before I have heard of him. KFI 630 am....Iheart radio

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH 2 года назад

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      From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
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      Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
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      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

  • @OmegaVideoGameGod
    @OmegaVideoGameGod 2 года назад +12

    Wow, now this is impressive :3 thank you for doing this I always love watching other people follow an idea and bring it to life!

  • @lakerdude42
    @lakerdude42 2 года назад +17

    You did an amazing job, really great man! Getting harder and harder to find people with attention to detail and taking pride in their work and home like you.

  • @mariczagarcia9080
    @mariczagarcia9080 2 года назад +6

    Wow it was amazing to watch all your hard work and efforts. It's unbelievable how detailed, dedicated and patient you are to do the best you can. Your truly inspiring. Keep it up 👍🏼

  • @emmeto17
    @emmeto17 2 года назад +12

    This video was hugely helpful. I haven't seen another DIY paver patio installation using paver panels, so thank you!

  • @mcbuschify
    @mcbuschify 2 года назад +15

    That's incredible man. Great work. You're an inspiration to us all

  • @emmeturner3269
    @emmeturner3269 2 года назад +2

    The final product looked so professional! Loved this video! The explanation and price breakdown were very helpful as well.

  • @Bunefoo401
    @Bunefoo401 Год назад +1

    You did a great job with the patio pavers to create a clean, efficient patio. Love it.

  • @pearlperlitavenegas2023
    @pearlperlitavenegas2023 2 года назад +12

    Well done!!!! Your attention to detail is what made a HUGE difference in the outcome. Love seeing Millenials hard at work on home projects.

    • @Stevenowski
      @Stevenowski 2 года назад +4

      I enjoy seeing millennials actually work!😬

    • @amorianduranin7627
      @amorianduranin7627 2 года назад +4

      I really don't understand where this stereotype came from as almost everyone in the company I work for on construction sites are 30 and under and they all work more than 8 hrs every day

    • @terrythomas790
      @terrythomas790 Год назад

      @@amorianduranin7627 And 6 hrs of it was looking at their phones, for some "important" bs text! Put the damn things down!

    • @amorianduranin7627
      @amorianduranin7627 Год назад

      @@terrythomas790 Again everywhere I've worked on a site or on my own crew I don't see this, but if trying to always cast a negative light on something is what gets you by then w.e. I've been in the business right out of high-school for 4 years and 2 of the years as a Foreman and the last 6 months as a project estimator. My crew is all younger than me and keep there phones in the work truck only for break time and that's without me even requesting it.

  • @jam92es
    @jam92es 2 года назад +13

    Fantastic video, I loved hearing the thought process behind your decisions!

  • @davidaubin3449
    @davidaubin3449 2 года назад

    I’m extremely impressed with your work ethic. Nice job on both the patio and video.

  • @ssherwerwer
    @ssherwerwer 10 месяцев назад +3

    This is so relaxing to watch. I'm currently doing my side yard and I really appreciate your mathematical and practical approach to DIY projects!

  • @samanthasimms8562
    @samanthasimms8562 2 года назад +5

    Great tutorial/diy video. I’ve watched several videos and this one is by far the best & the cost breakdown helps! Good job!!!

  • @kittyphonk4832
    @kittyphonk4832 2 года назад +3

    Wow! Thank you for this amazing video. I only have couple of small spaces to do pavers but you have made it very simple to do this job for me. Even your area is bigger and i can imagine how hard you worked. Great job!

  • @seamusblack5876
    @seamusblack5876 9 месяцев назад +1

    Just done my path the digging was a NIGHTMARE hard hard work

  • @meowmix23
    @meowmix23 2 года назад

    I love the attention to detail in this project. Good job!

  • @arthurreyes2632
    @arthurreyes2632 2 года назад +4

    Very good job. Reminds me on when I put in sod for my front yard. All the preparation and planning but I hear you on saving your back. Nothing feels better when the job is complete and you did it yourself.

  • @bagpipes978
    @bagpipes978 2 года назад +3

    WOW!! That was a heckuva lot of back-breaking work but what a gorgeous outcome!! Brilliant!! Congratulations on a job very well done.

  • @carriecreative6555
    @carriecreative6555 Год назад +4

    I just bought my first house and it's over 100 years old. This is invaluable. You make it look doable! Thank you for sharing.

  • @ResoluteTwo
    @ResoluteTwo Год назад +7

    Incredible job. You deserve a medal for all your hard work!

  • @z32akm70
    @z32akm70 2 года назад +12

    What a beautiful project this turned out to be. I agree that it was a lot of work, but the result speaks by itself.

  • @jaegermah
    @jaegermah 2 года назад +3

    Amazing! Love the simplicity. No lengthly corny jokes, just key details and some fun. Totally appreciate the cost breakdown. Thank you.

  • @huevoneousmaximus2309
    @huevoneousmaximus2309 2 года назад

    Extremely informative! Your patio looks great, you should be very proud! Thank you.

  • @ashleyrogers6590
    @ashleyrogers6590 11 месяцев назад +2

    Burrheadjr, Your DIY video on installing your own paver patio was so detailed ! We’re considering tackling a very similar project at my son’s very first house - thanks to your instructions, we are feeling more confident that we can handle it! Thank you for your tremendous effort! 😃

  • @413pl3
    @413pl3 2 года назад +19

    This is a great video. Now I feel like doing pavers for my house. You evaluated pros, cons, reason for selection, did it yourself, costs and it looks amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

    • @JohnDoe-le8fy
      @JohnDoe-le8fy 11 месяцев назад

      He went above and beyond, it will last for a very long time, however you could do it easier and cheaper but without that much perfection and durability.

  • @adamemac
    @adamemac 2 года назад +16

    Haha, looks like you've gone viral, huh?! Congrats! Understandable, seeing how much hard work went into it! Really nice job, it turned out beautiful! I really like the random design!!

  • @ScottysBirdsandBeasts
    @ScottysBirdsandBeasts Год назад +4

    Wow, that was a TON(s) of work. Looks great and you saved a boatload of cash.

  • @mariavillagonzalo
    @mariavillagonzalo Год назад +1

    Thanks for the great vid! Definitely the best one I’ve seen so far. Super informative, motivating but realistic! I’m sure it helped many save money in ways by taking on the project themselves, by realizing it’s more work than they can deal with or by avoiding a project they can’t finish … 🌞

  • @trevorjewell2176
    @trevorjewell2176 2 года назад +5

    Just wanted to say thank you! I am about to do my backyard but was trying to find a way to deal with the inability to dig far enough down due to utility lines and solid stone - the Brock pads look like my solution. Thanks! 😀

  • @Koopakid917543
    @Koopakid917543 2 года назад +4

    I have those exact same pavers (and the same issues too). Great job, I appreciate this more then you know

  • @rosiequiroz-fahey3980
    @rosiequiroz-fahey3980 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the detailed video. Your patio turned out great. Amazing job!

  • @deadmanprodinc
    @deadmanprodinc 2 года назад +1

    Learning and saving at the same time, that's the way to do it. Your patio turned out great!

  • @JKMDR
    @JKMDR 2 года назад +6

    God Bless You , That’s lots of work

  • @ericslagle6481
    @ericslagle6481 10 месяцев назад +3

    Wow! That turned out looking phenomenal man. So great seeing others out there not afraid to get their hands dirty and take on some labor intensive projects. Certainly saves a ton of money. You’re an inspiration to DIYers everywhere. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @KajunMs39
    @KajunMs39 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful work!!! Thank you for the ideas and interesting ways to place pavers!!

  • @jamesbell6765
    @jamesbell6765 Год назад

    Outstanding video and what a beautiful transformation! Thanks for taking the time to do such a quality job!

  • @tonytan0
    @tonytan0 2 года назад +10

    Dude, that was incredible! Do more DIY projects

  • @josecepeda6194
    @josecepeda6194 2 года назад +31

    You did a amazing job with everything from digging to putting down the pavers and filming every single thing ! You kicked ass 👊🏽

  • @cindydorosz6758
    @cindydorosz6758 2 года назад

    I really enjoyed watching this every second so nicely explained and clear, I am searching for more video by this same person. Thank you for making this it was a great pleasure to watch, really.

  • @misspandesal
    @misspandesal 11 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous craftsmanship! Excellent work!

  • @devan4195
    @devan4195 2 года назад +4

    Just subscribed after agreeing with comments it was a high quality video. I now got the extra encouragement to not do cement or plank, but do pavers. I believe this will make a huge change in my backpatio. Thanks and keep up the great high quality videos! This will go to 500k views...

  • @Rafedial1
    @Rafedial1 2 года назад +13

    Great planning, effort and design. Respect DIY!

    • @bloom6124
      @bloom6124 2 года назад

      Planning wasnt that good.... the paved area only cover 2 thirds of the patio doors. I can't for the life of me understand why you didnt either increase the width to cover the whole door entrance area.... or adjust and widen the design to meet up with the doors.

  • @stevejones2782
    @stevejones2782 2 года назад +1

    Not only you are a hard worker, but also…..smart guy! 👍👍👍

  • @lainaporro7775
    @lainaporro7775 Год назад +2

    Phenominal job! I am debating on what to do in my yard and this is a TON of work. I give you so much credit. This took weeks and lots of patience.

  • @colortalker
    @colortalker Год назад +14

    Great work. I’ve done this professionally many times but first I’ve heard of the paver panels. My only tip i would add is to remind people to just idle the blower so as not to blow all the poly sand out. And be sure the patio is very dry ( not early morning when there is few on the pavers) before applying the poly sand. It can easily get stuck on the pavers if they are damp and it’s a lot of work removing it.
    Thanks again

    • @mmm-mmm
      @mmm-mmm Год назад

      or, just use a broom. lol

  • @forty5cal1911
    @forty5cal1911 2 года назад +12

    Absolutely invaluable DIY instructional. I'm doing a 500 sq ft cobblestone paver patio myself with EZ base product. Only things I would have done differently would be to overlap your geotex by at least 6 inches and after the joint sand activation and set cycle I would have gone over it with a quality sealer like Super Seal 25. That really serves to lock in the joint sand and also really makes the pavers color profile stand out. A+ on this vid

  • @KristieLeighK
    @KristieLeighK 5 месяцев назад

    This is the best video I've watched about how to build your own patio. The explanations were easy to understand. This guy should be a teacher!

  • @joyceflorida7111
    @joyceflorida7111 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the details on why you made certain choices for this project. As a senior lady by myself, it is exactly the instruction I needed.

  • @Zainab-Creates
    @Zainab-Creates 2 года назад +13

    Best video on RUclips for diy paver patio 👍 everything was explained in detail

  • @tmeservey2723
    @tmeservey2723 2 года назад

    Wow! I just saw these paver pads today when checking out patio materials. What great timing this video is!

  • @johnnyarroyo1114
    @johnnyarroyo1114 2 года назад

    I loved how you explained every detail from choices to prices.Its a Great DIY video.

  • @alipinckney2192
    @alipinckney2192 Год назад +5

    This is so much more work than I thought. My husband and I were considering doing it ourselves but with 2 small kids, i think we'll save up a bit and hire someone to do it. Thanks so much for sharing!

    • @vickieskinn9641
      @vickieskinn9641 10 месяцев назад

      Yes I agree, more work than we are able to handle. But we could do some of the work.

  • @weaselfever
    @weaselfever 2 года назад +4

    Having just done something similar, I like how casually you explain an incredible amount of backbreaking labor.

    • @edwardx.winston5744
      @edwardx.winston5744 2 года назад

      I just cleared a 12’x12’ patio area. I thought it would take me an afternoon. Did not anticipate the problem of ROOTS! They’re hard as rock and everywhere. That said, your root issues were 100x worse than mine. Yowsa!

  • @godwillprevail2188
    @godwillprevail2188 Год назад +2

    Damn smart job you did there! Well done! 👌🏼
    Don't worry about the negative feedback from people. Jealousy makes them nasty. Unfortunately there's no cure for the jealousy disease.

  • @mollyculver7201
    @mollyculver7201 2 года назад +2

    My back hurt watching you tackle this! GREAT JOB and excellent example of pride of ownership. Great video and excellent explanation of process. Thank you!!

  • @BBWunny
    @BBWunny 2 года назад +22

    Great job explaining your process, especially showing us the cost breakdown. Few RUclipsrs do this, and you are left hunting down prices for the whole job. I would have liked it if you shared your thoughts on the paver purchase and the difference between the big box store option as apposed to the stone supply location you eventually got yours from.

    • @lynnettefuentes811
      @lynnettefuentes811 Год назад

      I'm still on the process of looking for a company who can install this at my yard. What advice would you tell me to get the right people to do my patio pavers?

  • @anitajerkin
    @anitajerkin 2 года назад +30

    For hand tamping the paver sand into the gaps, I also taped a piece of paver base to the bottom of the tamper so it doesn't damage the pavers. That allowed me to be a bit more judicious in applying force when tamping. Also when wetting the sand, you want to wet it thoroughly, and not just 30 seconds twice; the water needs to be soaked into all the nooks and crevices.

    • @vancevanda8593
      @vancevanda8593 Год назад +5

      Yeah I saw a video where they taped a piece of carpet to a machine plate tamper (we call them whackers here in oz) so it won’t damage the tiles.

  • @cryskayharpsjohnson7890
    @cryskayharpsjohnson7890 Год назад

    wow you did a great job! The patio looks great and I like the way you did your video! Thank you for sharing with everyone!!

  • @haterass
    @haterass 11 месяцев назад

    Hard work pays off. Hats off to you, sir. Nice job.

  • @larry7868
    @larry7868 Год назад +3

    Incredible Job, Informative, concise and you brought in many details that are relevant and worth mentioning.
    Oh ya, The Patio is awesome too. Most impressive is the illustration of savings and the confidence this video gave me to do this project myself.
    Regarding the plastic paver base you used. I like them but was also put off by the cost. If compared to hiring out the job, they make good economic sense.
    Thank You!

  • @StationOnLife
    @StationOnLife 2 года назад +3

    I have so MUCH respect and appreciation………

  • @marcushalvorsen5189
    @marcushalvorsen5189 9 месяцев назад +2

    VERY nice job! An ambitious project for a DIY and you nailed it. I know it’s 2 years later, but I bet every time you step outside you get a little feeling of satisfaction from that hard work paying off.

  • @gc2236
    @gc2236 9 месяцев назад

    Oh wow, that is an amazing patio! also, the video production, the illustrations, all of it is exceptionally done! I'm very amazed with it.

  • @truthvirus
    @truthvirus 2 года назад +35

    Great video. If I ever have to do this, I'll be back.
    Design question- why not fill in the space in the house corner by the door. Go around the utility in the corner and along the other wall edge. I'd just sit and stare at the edging running into middle of the door.

    • @desmondrodrigues3632
      @desmondrodrigues3632 2 года назад +4

      I was thinking the same, great job but I would have gone right up to the house.

    • @rambam7575
      @rambam7575 2 года назад +3

      This question is bugging me that it has not been answered because I was wondering the same thing at the end.

    • @wangzile2008
      @wangzile2008 2 года назад +1

      maybe there are some utility lines along the house

    • @RustySpoons6490
      @RustySpoons6490 2 года назад

      @Laura Brown - relevant.

  • @randakelley511
    @randakelley511 2 года назад +4

    Well done. It's beautiful!

    • @burrheadjr
      @burrheadjr  2 года назад +1

      Thank You!

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  • @JohnSmith-zl7su
    @JohnSmith-zl7su 2 года назад +1

    Very well done. You definitely raised the value of your home.

  • @Krachuken
    @Krachuken 2 года назад

    Truly an amazing video for a single person job- super research, clear and steps.

  • @Nat.DLS_
    @Nat.DLS_ 2 года назад +33

    Wow, I can’t believe you did this type of extra complex professional work ALL BY YOURSELF. This is insane, the video is so well put even the visual cartoon presentation you added. It’s great! Enjoy your new pavers. So refreshing and just great overall! God bless you!

  • @donfolstar
    @donfolstar 2 года назад +6

    Looks great. At 10:20 when you're talking about alternating rows, we would call that "making Ts". It is important in most applications, but especially if you go vertical unless you want some hilariously collapsing columns.

  • @Jayviator22
    @Jayviator22 11 месяцев назад

    Best paver patio video I've came across while researching for my project. This will be my go-to guide! Thanks, nice work!

  • @macarthurholloway2592
    @macarthurholloway2592 2 года назад

    Nice job now I have an idea of what I need to install a pavilion in my yard. Thanks to you I know the hard work that needs to go into this and materials needed!

  • @a.bernal2167
    @a.bernal2167 2 года назад +41

    Great work, man! I will be embarking on a similar journey soon, so I really appreciate you not only doing this work but documenting it so well for others to learn from. Also, your drawings and animations were dope, what program did you use?

    • @burrheadjr
      @burrheadjr  2 года назад +6

      Camtasia studio is my video editor, then a little bit of ms paint and gimp for drawings

  • @erickalucas5660
    @erickalucas5660 Год назад +5

    Omg!!! You are literally teaching us all how to approach fixing our patios! 🥰🙌🏽excellent work!!

  • @djallin2727
    @djallin2727 Год назад +1

    Everyone in the comments has already given you the big thumbs up Because of great detail Explaining this process I would like to add to that. Thank you.

  • @j.g.7054
    @j.g.7054 Год назад +2

    Wow - you are really a master builder!

  • @mcsuchnsuch
    @mcsuchnsuch 2 года назад +10

    Solid job!! 🤙🏽 Be careful with the polymeric sand, it’s bad stuff to breathe in just like silica sand.

    • @fgjf1079
      @fgjf1079 2 года назад

      Probably bad if you do this for a living and you’re breathing it in every day. Can’t be THAT bad if only a bit is inhaled, and it’s not something you do every day.