How to build a backyard paver patio all by yourself!

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I would estimate I put it 100 hours of work over 7 weekends to build this patio
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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

[@CruizinWithTheCarsons]

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]

Stop kissing up

[@mariebee3146]

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]

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

[@strictlybusiness5344]

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

[@airbender9593]

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

[@DaveNewEng]

Hey, You not only did a terrific job building that patio, but you also produced one of the best videos on KZbin... 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]

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

[@samflorida4788]

Just hire professionals and save your back

[@charleshartis7568]

Oh

[@CFGroove]

well said

[@joseywales5743]

Did you water before you compacted ?

[@valandlord]

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

[@kellym9301]

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

[@carlsonkearley3727]

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

[@SAUCE206]

Who els just bought a house and ended up here?

[@rice4u]

you are probably the only person who did this by themself on KZbin. 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]

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

[@landonburris1940]

It's actually HIS ground!

[@tree8514]

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

[@125masterg]

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]

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

[@samsako8661]

I agree 100% .

[@Edcm85]

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!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juliancousineau3136]

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.

[@elmerparedes1098]

This is seriously the most useful, concise and transparent video I’ve seen on KZbin 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]

@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]

@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]

@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]

@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]

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

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

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

[@RACHELORI]

We got a quote to pave our backyard, about 20'x15' area. They wanted $12,000, so we decided to do it ourselves. Your video is amazing. Thank you.

[@therealjusting]

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]

I love to hear that, congratulations on your project!

[@kantadevi1516]

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]

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

[@Zainab-Creates]

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

[@summersdiary7]

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

[@MichelleBulldogMom]

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. 😉👍

[@burrheadjr]

Best of luck to you!

[@Alfred192]

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

[@redbearpreparedness2882]

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]

Really good tip

[@pitchedperfectpatios7917]

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]

Pin this comment!

[@fshalor738]

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]

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

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

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]

I enjoy seeing millennials actually work!😬

[@amorianduranin7627]

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]

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

[@amorianduranin7627]

@@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.

[@kenn1936]

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!!

[@djallin2727]

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.

[@reneebrooks2722]

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!

[@shainagillespie9693]

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]

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.

[@MrBTRDAYZ]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@ScottysBirdsandBeasts]

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

[@Gabefalconb]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@shawn11207]

@@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]

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[@krk44ful]

Ok Grant with the Oscar quality production value!

[@mollyculver7201]

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!!

[@stevejones2782]

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

[@mattwilliams489]

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

[@RedRose-sv8ik]

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]

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

[@otallono]

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

[@mattwilliams489]

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

[@iammars142]

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

[@carriecreative6555]

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.

[@gblim398]

Absolutely outstanding job by someone who doesn't disregard the instructions that come with each product, which were formulated by the PEOPLE WHO DEVELOPED THE PRODUCTS during R&D. I am a self-taught contractor and I'm often baffled by the cavalier attitude of some who think the detailed instructions are just blather. Their ethos often telegraphs permanently to the final appearance. Great job and great demonstration.

[@joyceflorida7111]

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.

[@jaegermah]

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

[@TheNelmad714]

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.

[@golden2534gmailcom]

There is no substitute for hard work👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Im doing a much smaller ‘walkway’ with much larger stones. Im going for 6ftX30ft to add to a raised concrete sitting area.

[@godwillprevail2188]

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.

[@marcosvillafan1583]

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!

[@alipinckney2192]

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]

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

[@ninhtran1301]

I love the logic behind every decision you made, you explained it well to a complete beginner like me. Thank you so much!

[@KristieLeighK]

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!

[@erickalucas5660]

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

[@colortalker]

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]

or, just use a broom. lol

[@SOUNDINTHECITY]

I have no plans to build a paver section in my backyard, but I just watched this whole video. Good work.

[@BoardroomtoBounceHouse]

I want my husband to redo our patio but now I know how much work it will be! Holy moly!

[@josecepeda6194]

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

[@ResoluteTwo]

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

[@GabeCuello]

I applaud you, man. I just reworked my lawn, and that was grueling. I have no experience and made some mistakes, but the process itself was rewarding.

[@azmendozafamily]

One suggestion, if you have some washers, they are close enough to 1/8", you can place 2 on the "low side" of your screed level. Just place your washers between the end of your level and your 2x4.

[@StationOnLife]

I have so MUCH respect and appreciation………

[@Nat.DLS_]

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!

[@anthonygonsalvis121]

A lot of hard work going into the construction and a painstaking video explaining a lot of the intricate steps without glossing over the details. This video is more realistic than many others that skip some key details and make it all look too easy and go fast. Great outcome, too. Thanks bro!

[@brunosantana5059]

That’s is amazing job man, I’m a professional pavers installer and is amazing you show for everybody how hard is do that job…excellent video.

[@OmegaVideoGameGod]

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!

[@JenLucero-sb9rd]

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

[@WESLEYUSA23]

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

[@seamusblack5876]

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

[@coreythompson4556]

May God bless you! And you continue to do what you are passionate and blessed to do!

[@z32akm70]

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

[@weaselfever]

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

[@edwardx.winston5744]

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!

[@marcushalvorsen5189]

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.

[@daveleeanderson]

Just going to echo all of the positive comments that you have gotten. Great video and I followed your example to make my own patio. Thanks!

[@emmeto17]

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

[@ericslagle6481]

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!

[@HotDogBunN2YG]

this was pretty cool. i own a sawmill and i got a bunch of massive dead trees on my property that need to be taken down before they damage anything and my small garage is beat so im about to cut these trees and use the lumber to build a new garage and i wanted to build a nice outside grill area on the side because i really dont have a way to do it on the house and this was almost exactly what i was gonna do except it will be a little cheaper because i dont want it to be quite as big, im gonna use a more simple paver, and i got a bunch of very thick rolls of rubber i can use as a barrier. i also have a skid loader to make this a bit easier, but there was still alot of info here that helped.

[@zam200864]

Slugging patio stones is a good workout, lol.... looks really good and you have the satisfaction of a job well done and big money saved, plus successful projects have a positive habit of leading to another DIY project.

[@mcbuschify]

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

[@Rafedial1]

Great planning, effort and design. Respect DIY!

[@bloom6124]

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.

[@trojangpete8]

Bro!!! Thank you for showing the work. My back hurts just watching. Excellent DIY.

[@j.g.7054]

Wow - you are really a master builder!

[@jam92es]

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

[@anitajerkin]

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]

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.

[@trevorgay9918]

Very well done. Video doesn't do justice just how much hard work went into this, nothing better than the feeling of being DONE with a project of this magnitude.

[@angelsilva5887]

Good Job Man! I like the turn out of the finished patio!

[@lakerdude42]

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]

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 👍🏼

[@dakineboy13]

Thanks for this. You just scared the living crap out of me on how much work though. I cut down 6 50 year old cypress trees and there are many other trees in the yard still so the roots are going to be a nightmare. We did get the large old staones out to the front yard already. That was a day in itself. You did an amazing job. I'd hire you but, like you, I don't have an extra 10K. haha. Again, great work man. Looks great.

[@duben55]

Wow! Excellent job. I smile when you say: "It took "us" ..." Since it's only you working, right? Don't be modest, this is a job well done!

[@samanthasimms8562]

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

[@ssherwerwer]

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!

[@alexvoyatzis211]

Great job, you have given me the knowledge and confidence to do my patio! Enjoy, you've earned it. Now with all that money you saved, you need a top of the line Weber to complete your patio.

[@burrheadjr]

😁 I got a Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill 22" that I keep in that little shed on the side of the patio

[@grant7934]

A brilliant, professional job. You could do this full-time. Nice work in summer.

[@kittyphonk4832]

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!

[@devan4195]

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...

[@christhelyn6131]

You did an amazing job! I don't know you but I am proud of you!!!

[@matchoo4050]

dude, that's a monumental task for one guy. my hat's off to you sir!

[@RdV-]

Very well done, for anyone using this as a guide though. The type of ground / soil is very important and makes a huge difference in the way you do this.

[@billyfernandez8996]

Care to expand on this? It looked like his soil was pretty clayey. How would the process be different if he had sandy soil or sand as a base?

[@RdV-]

@@billyfernandez8996 it's about the layers below. Most of where I live for instance a few inches of compacted sand is all you need to lay pavers. We also have peat areas that will shift and sag a lot almost whatever you do. You have to either dig all of it out or use concrete and piledrivers. Its about long term stability.

[@bagpipes978]

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

[@shotbboy]

amazing thorough work, crazy you did it yourself. i thought i could DIY my patio but after watching this video, i'll take my chances hiring someone (hopefully good). absurd amount of work and dedication

[@rosie52111]

I actually watched the entire video without skipping. Great job!

[@Koopakid917543]

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

[@arthurreyes2632]

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.

[@Phantom-Eye]

Job very well done! I'm 70 now and thinking of this process instead of a concrete pour. I will do all of this myself. This will be for a side graveled driveway that is a pain in the A** to maytain. Weeds and all. Thanks for inspiring my brain.

[@projectnumberwhaaat6332]

BRAVO!! This was a huge DIY effort - especially the roots removal! Your patio is beautiful.

[@forty5cal1911]

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

[@adamemac]

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!!

[@Kyle-vt3ik]

You explained things really well , and with the visual drawing break down i have not seen that, perfect teacher 10/10

[@Yaira007]

You are one brave man taking that job on alone. Kudos! I’d love to do something similar in my yard, as a woman it might take me three times your time. Great steps. I’m going to see if I can accomplish it. Thank you for sharing.

[@burrheadjr]

Best of luck, hope it turns out great!

[@mcsuchnsuch]

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

[@fgjf1079]

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.

[@petergillilan6475]

As a professional in hardscapes I would say that's a good job! Definitely a few tips that would have made it easier but looks acceptable. Give it 5 years and you'll really see;)

[@dmoney8177]

Could you elaborate on what could have been done to make it easier for others who are also trying to learn? Thanks in advance!

[@petergillilan6475]

@@dmoney8177 instead of using a level with a shim on it simply put a string above each piece of piping(rebar). First you find level on the strings then using a tape measure hit the stake down the required amount for your desired slope on the downhill side. From there you can use your string as a plum for your pipe! It may sound more complicated but I promise it is foolproof and you can use this method for patios that need multiple slopes. It is also the most accurate way. Also try to avoid laying same shaped stones next to each other to give it a truly random look. It's a lot easier to show how to do these things then explain them lol

[@mw5461]

Angle grinder in the bin get a stilhl saw always

[@robertgrlic6505]

​@@petergillilan6475 thanks for the info. Can you elaborate on: use the string as a plum?

[@hernanbanuelos6286]

Respect! Took your time, devised a plan and left room to improvise. Very good execution.

[@kumaSOevl]

This is one of the best pavers videos I’ve ever seen