*BUDGET FRIENDLY* Exterior DIY Entryway Makeover | Curb Appeal Updates

[@DIYDanie]

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[@hevlev766]

Stunning work Danie🎉

[@melindakelly8364]

I have been using trainwell since you talked about it in a video a few months ago and I love it!

[@stephaniemeadows6796]

I have a free notification set up on marketplace you would be surprised the stuff you can get off there i just got free landscaping bricks my living room alot of the furniture a new round swivel chair I had wanted one forever

[@ElleEstQueTropRoque]

very cool app ;) ps: the slope is more accessibility friendly.

[@kcls52]

I'll try it!

[@melissam8939]

She keeps saying it isn't perfect, but heck if I can find a single issue with the brickwork! Danie... it's ok to admit you nailed it 🎉

[@heylo757]

Right? She says "not so bad" and I am always impressed

[@vjringer]

The winner of the video is your pup who keeps bringing you toys to play.

[@jessicahites871]

One heck of a difference!! Looks great!! I don't think anyone else would know it wasn't done by a professional.

[@DIYDanie]

wow. THANK YOU for saying that. I tried really hard!

[@donnabacon4681]

I agree 1000%!

[@sharonwright1726]

But you are a professional…xoxo

[@TamarLitvot]

@@DIYDanie You tried and succeeded!!

[@lilywhite4044]

At this point she's basically a professional

[@deawallace3584]

I am also a diy lady. I didn't hear you mention it, but it is essential that the whole porch slope outward from your house to permit water to drain off, away from the house. Otherwise, there will be further damage under the door area.

[@suzy1676]

Good point 👉

[@larainefleming9143]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@rg1412]

Me too

[@maryshaver129]

Wow! Way to go! Great job!

[@lynnharrell9598]

Most people never succeed because they never try. Great job Danie.

[@joannehickey7047]

Mrs Danie... Did you know that stabbing a pointed stick into the space where you pulled out weeds, then pouring boiling water directly from your kettle into the resulting holes, will cook the roots of the weed and it will never come back? It works on dandelions thistles, milkweed and many other weeds. My Gran used it to control the volunteers that seeded in from other people's yards and the road verges. It worked very well, and there were no chemicals in sight.

[@dianahb0]

Wow, Great tip! 😮

[@RVBadlands2015]

I plant milkweed for the Monarch Butterflies.

[@PattyPaints]

Boiling water is a temporary fix. It will kill the weeds (young, tender ones, not mature weeds) but won't kill the roots, so they will grow back if you don't dig them out completely.

[@donnapiper3945]

id put a little white picket fence on the driveway side hang a flower box on it

[@sheenavaughan2717]

A strong salt solution kills all weeds including the roots. It’s so effective that it changes the oh of the soil so you’re not able to plant there for a couple years. If you’re using make sure the solution doesn’t go on anything you want to keep like lawn, it needs protection but as the solution can travel easily eg when killing weeds on a cobbled path, don’t go any closer to the lawn than about 6 inches in case of run off. You can use vinegar for another effective weed killer but it only kills the tops and not the roots. New sub from Northern Ireland 😊

[@kimchristianson4743]

this diy ticks all of the boxes. free bricks that did not become garbage, beautiful design, funny presentation with both humour and pointing out your setbacks and finally it is a great improvement on the original look.

[@staceyschmidt3149]

It missed on one point; obviously, based on someone getting rid of that brick, "one man's trash is another man's treasure ". So why did she dig up her pavers only to throw them all together, breaking them, and making them basically unusable for anyone else instead of posting them in Facebook or somewhere to see if anyone wanted them? It's easy to be the "taker", the one that's thrilled to get the free stuff that fulfill your vision; but then why would you not understand that you don't just trash all of the stuff that you could easily offer to someone else for free who's in a worse financial state and would _love_ to have _anything_ that could help them get out of the mud in their yard?? Not really being a good steward there, even _if_ she's choosing to reuse some other stuff. Do I understand that sometimes it's easier to junk stuff? 100% But a lot of these "influencers" speak about using secondhand, and yet, if you don't walk the walk in regards to donating or reselling your "junk", where does that put you?

[@jtbburch4674]

She did reuse many of her pavers in front of her garage and put some of the ones she took from the garden back in as a decorative path around the little tree. I saw that she threw one or two in the truck bed, but I think she did great. Plus, there may be a place she can donate the rocks and rubble to that will crush it and reuse/sell it for another use. I'm not familiar with what is acceptable or usable, so maybe I'm off the mark on that one. Regardless, she did reuse quite a bit. Which I was happy to note as I watched. When I saw her toss the couple pavers, I also thought she should be reusing them or posting them for others to have. Then at the end she described how she used them elsewhere.

[@warrenprice9235]

Recipe for peanut butter

[@LilLoo226]

It's always always always more work than you bargain for. But you did a great job with the makeover and who has the cutest helper in the world?! Your husband isn't bad either. 🙂

[@jacquelinepeskett4970]

Looks amazing. And so much work. Well done. **Just an advisory for anyone using any silica products, please, please, please wear a mask. Those particles can cause silicosis, a yucky lung disease and other lung issues.**

[@jacquelinepeskett4970]

I don't want to scare anyone or anything. Just want everyone to be cautious with the different products you might use in projects. 😊

[@michellemorales]

Had the same thought! I was like, ahhh wear a mask when all that silica dust was in the air!

[@TC-io1pu]

Great advice. My father developed Silacosis of the lungs at a refinery at a time when OSHA wasn't pushed. As a child I didn't know why he had oxygen on at such a young age. He passed away at 54 years old.. 😮Wearing a mask is a must❤

[@jacquelinepeskett4970]

@@TC-io1pu I'm sorry to hear that. I work in corporate insurance so I see a lot of the lawsuits brought against the companies from back in the day who produced products with silica. It's never nice reading what people have gone through.

[@MadnomadM]

And brick cutting same…

[@jessieferguson7500]

I subscribed when you showed 3 front door mats stacked on top of each other. Such vulnerability! Real life!

[@vickinoeske1154]

What I learned after being a homeowner for 35 years, NOTHING is easy!🤣😂 Your brick stoop (ha) looks great. Good job.❤️👍👏💪A++

[@carolepeck3829]

You speak the truth...nothing is easy, and every project takes way more time than imagined.

[@vickinoeske1154]

@@carolepeck3829 You peel back one layer and find 2 new problems. Ha

[@peggykhiev2884]

You’re too harsh on yourself, Daniel! That porch looks absolutely gorgeous and professional! 🎉

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

You always end up opening more cans of worms than you expect. I'm glad you scored all the bricks for free. I'm a DIYer myself 69 year old strong female. You did a wonderful job 👏

[@janelte]

Loved the split screen brick bashing montage ... only change I would make is to spray paint the mirror frame in black so the eye is drawn to the door with its newly painted frame, rather than bouncing between the two white outlines. Well done. You must be wrecked.

[@donnawalker3910]

You can't hear me but I'm yelling at you to stop pulling out the rocks!! Your old farmhouse had a rock foundation. The big gap in the corner would have been a good place to put those stones you pulled out before you foamed. Foam is not structural. BUT...the end result looks great aesthetically.

[@aliesefitch1099]

I was thinking that too. I was surprised that she took the structural integrity of the bricks with gravel, sand, and tamping so seriously but filled her foundation with foam. Hope it doesn't pose a problem and ruin her beautiful work!

[@SYRSALLY]

I’m a new subbie. I love anyone that puts a smile on my face and you did that. I’m 74 and and can’t hard vacuum my carpets so I understand how tired you were. Can’t wait to see more. ❤️😜

[@NitrosMom074]

Oh Danie! You are the bravest person! I love love love how you are not afraid to tackle new things! You did a FANTASTIC job and it looks marvelous!

[@shirleycolopy4322]

This is a fantastic job! You have done so much hard work! You should be proud of yourself!! You should send a pic to the guy that gave them to you free. What a huge blessing!!

[@storiesneedears]

As an elderly lady doing a lot of work in the garden, if you don't have knee pads, an old large towel folded up helps a lot. You just have to move it along with where you are working which is a slight pain, but it does help a lot. I love the new look. You always give me confidence that I can do more.

[@sheenavaughan2717]

To make it even more comfy you can sew the towels round large used sponges and they can be secured round the front to back of your kneed with sewn on Velcro 😅

[@heidi.a.thomson]

You have an invasive species on your property. It's the vines growing on either side of your knome. I also see it in front of your garage door. It is called Dog Stangling Vine (DVS). Ways to get rid of it: dig out all of the root and put entire plant in a black plastic bag. Leave out in the sun for a few years. Then throw away in the garbage. Never compost an invasive species. The plant is easiest to remove as a seedling which looks different from it's stretched out vine stage. Next best thing is to remove flowers and seed pods and bag them as mentioned. Mowing can weaken the plants but will not get rid of them. Mowing helps when there are many of the plant as they can really take over an area quickly displacing native habitats which results in a loss and decline of native fauna. Cutting an inch below the stem into the root can also help stop the spread by maintaining where DSV currently is but again won't be eradicating the plant completely.

[@DIYDanie]

*gulp*

[@paulas_lens]

Is that black bag procedure what I should do with the stinknet that is invading Arizona? I wondered. I pull it religiously, but didn't think just throwing it in the regular trash was really the way to go.

[@donnabacon4681]

​@@paulas_lensPersonally, using the black bag method for any type of invasive plant seems like the best option, as the black will attract more heat, killing the plant inside, thereby, keeping it from growing as it would just throwing in the trash.

[@marshawargo7238]

I'd never thought of this but it makes perfect sense❤!!! Throwing it in the trash, just allows it to grow elsewhere😢!!!

[@lornanorris1363]

That also could be what rotted the wood under the front door. You did a great job with laying those bricks. It looks so much better 😊✌️

[@roxiepoe9586]

You went from a back-door vibe to an elegant entry-way! Your brick looks fabulous.

[@GloriaG1972]

Girl!! I love your “how hard could it be” attitude!! Love this lil patio! ❤❤

[@0208connie]

The final finishing touch could be painting your front door with a fantastic color like teal, fuchsia, or a bright yellow orange. Something different than black. :)

[@peggyboss1925]

Beautiful! I need to do something similar but I’m 66 with arthritic knees. 😢 After watching you I’ve decided to hire some professional young folks to do it. No shame in knowing your limits. But you go girl! I always look forward to our Saturdays together. ❤

[@newbeginnings2056]

No job is ever straight forward but you took the correct steps & you did the proper prep work. Always takes forever. And even if a person couldn't afford to replace the brick work / pavers - it's amazing how clearing the weeds & greenery etc. helps a lot. You were lucky to get the bricks for free as things like bricks & stones are so expensive & so is disposing of them. And one does need to be reasonably fit to do the work or get someone to help for health & safety. If one is doing a garden on a budget - you could keep the big rocks / boulders & make a rockery / feature out of them. Did you have all the tools / equipment or did you have to hire it - it all adds up. Do you need dust masks and what about proper footwear? Give you credit for all your hardwork.

[@louismeyer5132]

This is very realistic and there are many women out there that have to do this stuff by themselves.

[@firstjohnfourandone4930]

Sad but true and SHE DID AN AWESOME AWESOME JOB🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@robynscott7145]

Your sweet dog. ❤ He wants you to take the day off.

[@traceyburnell3784]

The editor is the MVP on this one! Love it

[@TamarLitvot]

Especially the Kenobi cameos!

[@dtulip1]

IDK Dani, but when levelling, I would suggest level it away from the house..so the water doesn't pool at your door

[@shelleysavoy7353]

Awesome! Great job! (Next time use a bucket of water and plop the brick in... lol) Edited to add, I love how you do the voice over explaining as we watch you do it, instead of talking directly into the camera. Your style is really charming and fun.

[@LexW5]

I was not a believer that the herringbone pattern with the border was going to look good, but OMG. It turned out beautiful and I say this as brick hater!

[@bluecurlygirl]

Fantastic job Danie. I absolutely love the herringbone. And I don't know what isn't perfect about it cos it looks damn good to me. I'd be on cloud 9 for about 8 months if I did that - no scratch that. I'd be on that cloud for YEARS. Every time I'd see it I'd be "I did that!" So well done.

[@beverlystrause2320]

I think you did a great job you should be very proud of yourself

[@sincerelyme-777]

Seeing you lay that stoop made me realize Od definitely hire some one. You did as good a job as any pro! Looks amazing! I admire your perseverance

[@alcg3981]

Smashing! ❤ the Herringbone. I tackled similar hardscape projects about 25 years ago, so know how tiring but fulfilling it is! Now my masonry and digging/paver projects take much, much longer😮. Gotta rest more often and take care of the ole' Bod.😅😊 Very much looking forward to the next episode.

[@carriepotter7509]

Girlfriend !! I ask myself why all the time too! Thanks for showing three door mats…..I have too many multiple “whys” to mention. You’re a great encourager, just being you😊

[@yaelsoussan7554]

Omg! Danni...it's gorgeous! The herringbone is so professional looking

[@TamarLitvot]

I am blown away by your bricklaying! It looks wonderful -- I'm not a professional landscaper/bricklayer either, but I wouldn't be able to tell that you didn't hire a professional to do this. You should be so proud!!

[@ReclaimingMyChillTime]

Just beautiful. A big transformation on the cheap which makes it fun. Bravo!

[@migrabar79]

WOW Danie! It looks wonderful, girl! Now, I'm getting dressed and I will tackle a couple of projects at home. If Danie can, so do I.... (famous last words...) 🤣

[@RoxiesPurposeDesign]

You definitely transformed it. Looks so much better. I don’t have the money at the moment to spend hundreds of dollars outside . But I’m moving stuff around and definitely working with what I have. Thanks for inspiration though.😊

[@lynnetrue4103]

Good job....looks nice! Thank you for reusing bricks! We've lived in our house for 43 years. There was a time when we were young and my husband laid a brick patio or really tried to do anything and all the older men in the hood would come ambling along to offer "advice" and tools😂 it was great. IDK if you were lucky or not that didn't happen to you....sometimes you just want to get er done! You're fabulous!

[@lindy4462]

Such a great makeover! I miss the cute little chair...maybe as a plant stand with a fresh coat of paint? Amazed at all the work you did.

[@stephaniemills5663]

You did an Amazing job!!! It looks awesome! I cannot believe how talented you are! Thank you for encouraging others that we can do hard things! Great job!!!

[@sandy-mr5gj]

When you first started pulling up the old stuff, I was thinking how nice a semi-circle would look instead of a rectangle porch-like thing. I do know this-when tiling or even laying brick, you start the pattern dead center and work out, not end to end. So any small pieces being fit are on the perimeter. Neater. Ended up looking good, I like the brick step up and added decor. A red door would be awesome.

[@nelofarlokhandwala1715]

I’ve been your subscriber for a long time now and with each project my respect for you gets deeper! You are one heck of a strong person and that’s really motivated me to do things around my house myself

[@agnesmooney4107]

Danie !!! You NEVER disappoint !!!! I hardly know what to say... Wow ??? .. Good Job ??? ... So Pretty ??? ... Nothing seems enough. How about Fabulous ??? .. YES ! ... FABULOUS ! ! ! Love You !!!

[@valarya]

Umm, ma'am... you elevated the SHIT out of that entry! Looks 1,000x better - great job!! 🙌

[@darlenethompson1438]

You did an amazing job ! I hope hubby was appreciative. Up the value of your home ❤.

[@melaniewest3947]

You did a great job. It really looks a lot better and gives more space to stand at your door. If you have any bricks left you could hedge around your garden bed to define where it starts and finishes

[@carolkim9795]

Looks amazing. Landscaping is such back breaking work.

[@CrazyCatLady1968]

Oh my goodness Danie this is fantastic! I always spend so much time in my head thinking about what I don’t know instead of stepping in & working it out. You’re a huge help to me!! ❤

[@lynetteyoung9777]

You created a beautiful entrance to your home by the herringbone patterned brick which was a huge job, the weeding, plantings, and mulch. WOW

[@amberlamoine1]

Danie, you are seriously a DIY superhero! You ALWAYS inspire us. Great job!

[@mjoyi4190]

Are you kidding me! I had herringbone brick done in my home and yours looks just the same! Bravo, you absolutely nailed it 🎉 The entire are just looks so stunning with your home!

[@katiesullivan8566]

Danie, you are the hardest working woman I've ever seen. Impressive work! For someone who has never laid bricks this is amazing. I'm exhausted just watching this video. Well done.

[@pspring57ify]

I looks great, the bricks, clearing out the weeds, planting, you made a huge difference, really like it!!!!

[@paulas_lens]

58 yr old Danie wants you to work safer for your body. Back = workbench /sturdy table on solid surface Knees = foam pad/cardboard/kneepads (A 58yr old DIY'r Superwoman from the upper riffraff section)

[@colorcrazi4016]

I built a 24 ft wide retaining wall nearly all by myself. It was brutal. When it was finished with greenery and my favorite flowers, everyone on the block were amazed. It can be done. Beautiful job on your porch!!!!

[@JL11775]

Wow, what an improvement! Well done, Danie 👏👏👏 Can’t wait to see more!

[@valeriedevincentis5282]

Absolutely stunning & inspiring 🎉 I was gifted with the same amount of bricks from a friend 4 yrs ago. I’d love to build a platform off my deck under our dogwood tree for an awesome grill area. You’ve inspired me to finally start planning! ❤😊

[@fiercegirldesign1]

It turned out so great, Danie! I've laid a paver patio and IT. IS. HARD. WORK. Kudos to you for doing such a fantastic job on your first go of it. And with a time-consuming chevron pattern too! I'm so impressed by you! And it's so great you got the bricks for free. I always forget about FB Marketplace for stuff like this. I'm filing that one away for later. Thanks for taking us on this journey with you!

[@2006marsha]

Wow! You did more of a workout. Afterwards you look stronger.💪 it came out so nice.

[@mrsdscraftdesk]

Good morning and happy Saturday!

[@DIYDanie]

Good Morning!

[@donnafleming4566]

Looks professional to me. Absolutely beautiful as always.

[@lornawood3260]

Entryway looks SOOO nice, Danie! You “did good!” 😊

[@TheKlh54]

Danie, you are one amazing diy Girl! What I love most about your channel is the positive, upbeat attitude you share with all of us. I love that about you so much! You’re a goofball but I say that in the kindest most complimentary way. You tackle such big projects! I mean, that was major work remaking your entry porch! And as always, it looks amazing.

[@upperella]

Shout out to the editor! That brick cutting montage was so fun to watch. :D I mean everything was fun to watch as always. Love your work Danie! I just noticed my smile going even wider on that part.

[@rhondaloveloveloves9551]

Lol🌻Danie, when you exposed your doormat drama, I felt that. Years ago that was me, so been there done that. I proceeded to scrub down, de"bug"ify (I know it's not a word but whatever), weed and decorate my front entry using potted plants, decorative decor and a lot of elbow grease. The results are amazing. You've got this !!!😎

[@marcelladominguez8787]

Wow, I am impressed. You are like my mom. She is fearless too in just getting out and doing things like this herself. Great job. It came out beautifully.

[@sharonarrendale8418]

I think that you did a wonderful job. I love the herringbone design. Your entryway looks so much better. It looks like it has been like that all along. Awesome!

[@sarahb3606]

Danie, not perfect?? Are you crazy, it's bloody awesome, you did an amazing job. Looks so smart and modern. Love it.

[@ClaudiaHillyard-qu5tr]

Where is the toad house? I love the little toad house . . .

[@gerriobrien1208]

What a sweet and smart Dog!!

[@mummacaragh2804]

You are an amazing example of ..."We don't know what we're capable of until we try" 🫶🤍✨ beautiful work Danie, as always x

[@barbrabrurrier7548]

Be very proud young lady, it looks GOOD and very inviting

[@kristinestaley6592]

Great job Danie! Love it all, especially your address sign and that gorgeous bench. The warm wood stain was the best choice and that matching iron sculpture piece is beautiful too.

[@CoriNagy]

Brick montage for the win!!! Looks amazing!!! ❤❤❤

[@indirakuriyan9366]

Amazing, Danie. Appreciate your strength, physical & mental.

[@kortzbeauty]

I’d love to see how you put a little shelter up for that sort of space. Our front door is similar and I hate that there’s no shelter 😂

[@mallorytrizisky211]

that step changes everything, the brick was really needed, really drew the eye to wear the entrance is. much more defined

[@janetdwyer4492]

The bricks look FANTASTIC! I kept thinking that, because of the way the door opens, the shelf might have been better on the other side of the door. 🤷‍♀️ You certainly changed the curb appeal of your house getting rid of all the random pavers. Great job!

[@gailpeczkis5292]

You did such a beautiful job all around!! Like the herringbone pattern of the brick and it looks very inviting. One thing that would be my personal taste would be to omit the wicker mirror and replace it with something else. Love it.

[@evonnepayton5433]

You did an awesome job. It really looks good. It's a big difference. Way to go,!!👍

[@barbb.7028]

Your brick area is beautiful. It was a lot of work but you nailed it. You getting all those bricks for free is amazing.

[@marithelf]

My word that doggie is adorable!!! With the dog that job would have taken a week...or two!

[@michelbartolini8340]

This is my first time seeing your video. I absolutely love your personality. You are so fun to watch and listen to.

[@deborahswett3508]

Wonderful that you have all of that energy and ambition 😊

[@rachelbatterson1664]

I love that you show all the steps and express your frustration. So much more realistic than many of these videos.

[@melviadinsmore38]

WOW a lot of HARD WORK!!! Looks fabulous!

[@meganharper6566]

Danie, as a landscaper - you did an incredible job. Your new stoop looks lovely! I love your can-do attitude. Kudos, girlfriend! ❤👷‍♀️🌼🌷🌸

[@sheenavaughan2717]

I am sooo impressed with both your enthusiasm and what you have achieved! It looks fabulous, well done! But I loved the chair, maybe bring the chair back and paint both it and the door a fabulous sunflower yellow?👏🏻😊☘️

[@CorpseBride64]

Dani, you worked so darn hard with those bricks. It looks so fresh & clean. Awesome job!!! 🌷🌼☀️

[@cathyburris2500]

Looks great. Be proud of yourself! I love watching you.

[@AnitaWilkins-u1w]

I know it's going to look really nice and you got the improvise you don't have to have money all the time to fix things around your house good luck and God bless 🙏💗😊😊😊

[@bfranklin1052]

The brick porch and step are spectacular!

[@alib6615]

Girl!!! You did an AMAZING job. This looks so good! I am amazed. Pat yourself on the back!

[@odemonet]

Wow you say you aren’t a professional but you could fool me! That looks amazing!!!! ❤

[@adriannehamilton2866]

Ur skills are over the top and u don't back down from a challenge. Great job.