We Made a Paver Foundation for...

Our garage is getting way too full, so we’re building a shed for the stuff we don’t use (in the next episode). In this video we lay our first paver foundation so we have a place for our shed.
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[@EvanAndKatelyn]

To anybody interested in the Aftershows - you can see em on our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/evanandkatelyn -or- if you're a channel member: bit.ly/joinEandK Thank you guys so much!!! And Happy Holidays!!

[@imaada9505]

Welding viddddddd

[@liamhector5009]

@0:55 grass has a very shallow root system, you can use a knife or a edging shovel to quickly make rolls of sod and remove it/patch it in somewhere else

[@beaustoker3466]

Architect watching. Right when I was saying to myself, well, they're ganna have grass and weeds growing up through their shed floor. You addressed it. Ya the way you fixed it works for a shed. GJ you 2.. Saw the construction of the shed first. So didn't mention the gutter.

[@lemonhideoki1225]

Hi :)

[@manoharreddysokkula3428]

@@liamhector5009

[@huddysdad]

That was the oddest Minecraft video I have ever seen.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

yeah the graphics are totally different now

[@8056443232]

Oh well played sir,

[@herochen5287]

EvanAndKatelyn the update was really cool 😎

[@aarondapapa7040]

ItS nOt ACtuAlLy MiNECRaft. ITs ReAl LiFE

[@michaeltraya5889]

This is just superb, I've been looking for "how to build a shed foundation on uneven ground" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Damkietor Nonpareil Dominion - (search on google ) ? It is a great one off product for building better sheds and woodworking without the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy got great results with it.

[@soelmokona1]

"It's like we know what we were doing!" Could be a cool tshirt idea

[@DavidPlass]

Great idea

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

haha that would be awesome!!!

[@charlesjacobs5579]

That would be totally awesome!

[@mattinkel7342]

You two are utterly adorable

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

well shucks, thank you!

[@LokiXeroClone]

I actually was about to say the exact same thing!

[@pvic6959]

it makes me feel sooo happy for them and then sad for me :'( i want something like they have one day... just the most fun with their partner. seems really good for your mental health lol also omg that hug at the end

[@sreehari3127]

Matt Inkel looks like Jesus

[@Nord_Kitten]

may want to turn the gutter so it isn't dumping straight into the corner of the shed. not an expert but that seems like something to research.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

yes! the bottom portion is detachable so we're gonna look into that as a possibility. There are about 7 inches behind the shed so it might be ok

[@leereitz2353]

+1!! Turn that downspout. The last thing you want is water damage on the new shed.

[@izziebrady8544]

I love how Katlyn's mom is the top supporter on patreon. 😃

[@robertwolinski7294]

You guys were a hot mess but that's what made it great! Most projects are a total disaster, so glad to see you guys go through the same thing! :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

haha thanks! we hit some form of minor or major disaster in just about every project ;P

[@cantrellc11]

This was the funniest paver base video I’ve ever seen😂

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

haha thank you!

[@Rhewtani]

Isn't it the ONLY funny paver base video you've seen?

[@cantrellc11]

Chris Simmons well of course but also the best😂

[@olioliwoo]

This gave me new appreciation for the nice shed that came with our house. This was a lot of work!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

yeah I never thought much about sheds until we started researching everything that goes into one!

[@8056443232]

Hey now - I did extensive Google searching, and never found even ONE foundation for “sheds.” Orphans (my wife and I do sponsor a child in Columbia), old people, people who have lost homes to fires, storms, and certain life issues, homeless families, people addicted to tacos (really) and just about every other kind of foundation you could ever donate to. Is this “shed foundation” non-government? Can I get tax credit? Can I safely donate and feel good about myself? I actually already do feel pretty good about myself. Talk to me here - and how is K’s hand? I jumped! Excuse me, I have to go pound some nails in the dark, you have challenged me! Keep up the fun work.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

there's really just one Shed Foundation and it resides in our side yard. Shed's need a lot of support you know and really we just wanna do our part. Haha my hand is ok, thanks for asking!! Would not recommend pounding nails in the dark though :P

[@8056443232]

@@EvanAndKatelyn My wife says we cannot donate cash to your foundation at this time, however, we do have some old gardening equipment, bikes, rusty tools, and one odd bread machine which I would be glad to send your way. Wait by your mail box...

[@KingLooy_]

Plus one pun to you, good sir. That was a pretty good one

[@Artificial.-_-.intelligence]

Why there is some thing on your name

[@8056443232]

@@Artificial.-_-.intelligence - It's a cat icon, and I think it's because I'm a member. Or a Patron through Patreon. Or something like that.

[@adamwarnock]

Y'all are a couple of nuts and we love ya for it. Merry Christmas and God bless. :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Merry Christmas to you as well!!! ❤️❤️

[@MorseB]

Wow... Uh... You guys might want to look up how to use garden tools. For all your skills in the shop, digging out grass is not one of them.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

you mean you don't just whack things til it works?

[@8056443232]

@@EvanAndKatelyn - I have people who dig out my grass for me. I just whack THEM until they work.

[@Vir9il]

I dunno. I think part of the appeal of this channel is that the audience gets to learn with the hosts. It makes the subject matter feel more approachable and less intimidating to a newbie. If two people who have never done something before, demonstrate their skill progression from "zero" to "reasonably competent" within the span of ten minutes, then it empowers the viewer to feel that they, too, can pick up a skill like this in a short amount of time.

[@Mr.Nicholas69]

Such a great video as always!!! I can’t believe this channel doesn’t have a million subscribers yet! So may people are missing out on this amazing content! I feel bad for them!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you!! We'll keep trying to work our way up, hopefully enough folks share and watch to help get us there!

[@8056443232]

@@EvanAndKatelyn - Share. Hmm - what a great idea!! I suppose holding the laptop up to show my wife isn't just going to be good enough. OK.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

@@8056443232 haha I think KZbin still counts that ;P

[@jakeparkens3690]

I wish there was more to watch cus I binge your channel and so I’ve watched every vid maybe 4 times

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Have you seen our gaming channel ( kzbin.info ) and our podcast channel ( kzbin.info )? There's more out there!

[@hellfaeries]

“Just out here nailing hammers”

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

🤣

[@ChrisPage68]

Tiny footings for a shed, even by UK standards. Are you sure it's not an outside toilet?

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

it's a 3ft by 6ft shed, since we've never built one before we didn't want to take on anything too big... JK it's a toilet!

[@ChrisPage68]

@@EvanAndKatelyn It looks small because you married a Giant.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

@@ChrisPage68 haha that's not untrue...

[@siririchards4461]

Every episode you two are either laughing with or at each other. I love it ❣️

[@jordancampbell8204]

this is such a small detail of their amazing videos but I LOVE the background music

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! If you're ever curious about songs we list them all in the description 😁👍

[@Luvcook]

That is part of what makes the videos good. Those tiny details, all make it. I love your channel and care you put in.

[@edithcrawford4560]

just ordered the *WoodBlueprints. Com* guide for step-by-step videos and different plans to BUILD A SHED. they have some awesome plans in there

[@Kyurnmakes]

I think it's legitimate to wish for peace after a long day of building a foundation. :) As usual, you guys are amazing.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Haha! Thanks for making me feel better 😋

[@albatrossoflife3416]

I look forward all week to my E&K video!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

:D Glad we can deliver! :D

[@emalinel]

Honestly u guys putting the spacers between the tiles was so satisfying to watch. Make me think you guys could retile a bathroom floor or wall if you guys want :3

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Haha thank you!

[@freewaybaby]

Aaahh youth!!! Every time I think about putting up a pre-fab shed kit, it's the thought of doing the base that deters me! My knees decide these things and say "No!" Y'all did good!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

The base wasn't as bad as we thought, we were worried about it too!

[@JohnOCFII]

I so LOVE that you guys are willing to put it out there. Makes me feel better about my outdoor skills... :). Hope your hand is OK, Katelyn.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Haha we're totally fine not being experts at things, hopefully that makes more people willing to try their hand at this stuff if they too don't feel like experts. The hand is good!

[@haiphu6584]

This is the first video I came across for building a shed foundation. You guys are awesome! I just wanted to check and see how the base is/was holding up? I’m about to mimic what you guys did!

[@VoltoroDarkwatch]

I am so not good at this type of home improvement, but I feel like I have to watch every single video y'all post because I just cannot get enough of the interactions between you two. You guys are just so genuine and I love it.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

haha! hey we're not the best at home improvement either so it's all good! really glad you like the videos!

[@WouterNederstigt]

Awesome! I saw that the end of the drainpipe of your house is pointing towards the freshly laid base. I'm not a plumber, but i'd imagine the runoff washing away some of the sand in the foundation. You could consider turning it towards another side, but since you're in Texas it might not be as much of a problem

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

yes! the bottom portion is detachable so we're gonna look into that as a possibility. There are about 7 inches behind the shed so it might be ok..

[@dianecampbell7392]

Channeling your @bobbydukearts in the intro - love it!

[@zwink37]

How is the shed base holding up at this point? This is almost identical to the paver foundation I'm considering for a 4x6 shed.

[@Klawrimore90]

UGHHH. WHERE WAS THIS WHEN I WAS LAYING PAVERS 5 YEARS AGOOOOO. Great video guy and gal!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Haha! Thanks!

[@BenTaylor11]

I made a 10x13 paver patio with the same paver base material and it worked amazingly well. I was surprised but it beat the heck out of lugging stone base around.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

That's awesome to hear!

[@ZombieGoddessxi]

One good thing about all these home projects is if you ever move you’ll definitely get more for your house.

[@K03sport]

dang, I wish I had those plastic paver base sheets when I made the brick landing area for my trash cans on the side of the house...I just removed dirt, added/tamped sand for level, added weed barrier, then added brick pavers to be level-ish with the sidewalk. Those paver base plates would have been extra nice; but it is just a trash can pad. Pavers are better than the dirt that was there.

[@PawOfRizzo]

I used those paver bases years ago on a small area for pavers. Worked great, and still there. I will say the pavers seem to have a little bounce for a while, but over time settled nicely, but my pavers are just a basic patio extension. Since you are putting a shed on yours that should set the pavers and bases solidly fine. I'm a novice on dealing with pavers as well.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

That's really great to hear! Thanks for the insight 🙂🙂

[@charlesjacobs5579]

You shoes are awesome !!!!!😍

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Haha thanks!

[@Autism_Forever]

Use sod cutter shovel for removing sod (grass and its roots). Cut 12" wide passes and roll. If the shed is heavy, crushed paver base is a must for proper drainage, ground shifting, and weight distribution. I have made many paver bases and patio areas, and honestly, I hate to do that because this is a very hard work. That is probably why people charge for it $5,000-$25,000. Best of luck with your shed! Remember to turn the downspout extension away, so it does not flood your shed.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you for the tips! And yes, it's on our to do list to turn the downspout

[@Rikohness]

Oh, it would be awesome if you guys did more outdoor projects!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

we have a couple planned over the next few months :D

[@robertfrench7336]

Nice job. I believe the shed might be a little small. Its unbelievable how fast you call fill a shed up. Looking forward to the shed build.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

yeah we didn't want to go much bigger because we'd need a permit. but hopefully we can just get rid of stuff we don't need if it won't fit!

[@briangreen498]

Thanks guys. Because of you I was able to complete this paver foundation adequately and truly impress my wife!

[@tonyshaw5459]

You two have way too much fun....carry on 👍❤️

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

haha, thank you sir!

[@Erickthedreamgiver]

It's all about the bass

[@DavidPlass]

I love how you both jump into a project not always knowing what you're doing, sometimes it works out, sometimes you have to fix it, and sometimes you just fake it. You always seem to have fun, which is probably more important than ANYthing else!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you!! gotta start somewhere right? it's fun to roll with the punches :)

[@halliejohnson4406]

There is a tool that cuts sod that is conveniently known as a "sod cutter". All it takes is some elbow grease. It can be bought at basically any home improvement store. :)

[@FigmentsMade]

Gotta love those natural finishes! Hah!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

yes yes, it's a rustic look :P

[@pinklemonade6597]

Can't wait till part 2!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

same here! waiting for things to be delivered so it'll hopefully happen in January

[@jeremygunkel]

great job on your shallow grav....err....paver foundataion.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

**shifty eyes** yes.... paver foundation... **puts away shovel**

[@annabellecayouette300]

Nice Work you ar amazing

[@SAEtaylor]

You might consider flipping the downspout elbow away from the base of the shed and building as well.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

yep we'll either flip it or get a longer spout and direct past the shed

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

That is certainly going to be a fancy shed floor! Next time you need to dig out sod, get a square spade (a spade that is not pointy and that has a flat sharp edge) cut the sod with the spade, around the entire perimeter, then work the edge of the spade into the cut at a bit of an angle and push to cut the roots of the sod working towards the opposite edge. I think you will find that goes much quicker that way. Clearly your way worked as well as the results show. I'm thinking your way is far more entertaining than any hole I've ever dug! Also since your pavers are not going to be exposed to light, you would have been ok without the weed barrier (i think).

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thanks for the tip about the square spade! We're totally new to this type of stuff so we really appreciate it.

[@geraldyulianto1825]

Love the editing. It's give me a lot of good positive vibes..😋😋...

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you! we spend a lot of time in the edit so really glad that you like it!

[@WavesofAsh-]

You guys are absolutely adorable 😍😍

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

aw thank you!

[@alaskankare]

are you planning about rerouting your rain gutter? :) It's pointing at your shed base. :) which, could erode the dirt away underneath it, if not flood the shed, or cause it to rot from getting wet.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

it's on our to do list!

[@celestialcrystalize8871]

Hehe you guys are absolutely funny because you know why? because y'all are goofing around makes me smile and laugh. 😂

[@jonnyhudson5644]

You guys are my absolute favorite !

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

aw thank you!

[@jasminejones8663]

Can’t Wait For Part 2!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

same here! Still waiting on deliveries but hoping to tackle the shed in January :)

[@Artificial.-_-.intelligence]

Nice Can't wait for p2

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thanks! shed should be arriving soon so the video for that should be sometime next month :)

[@mouija1450]

Handheld garden tillers are way more efficient. You can dig up 3-5" at a time with minimal effort and just shovel it away. My wife and I ripped up our janky, disgusting, weed infested backyard when we lived in Denver to reseed it and start a garden. We dug up so much crazy stuff. Probably 100+ Corona bottlecaps, an equal amount of pennies, two bullet casings and a 3'x3' 1/4" steel plate, plus the majority of what I think was a cat skeleton (reburied it) and several plastic toys. I used a shaking jig that I made for gold panning out of a 5 gallon bucket topped with a lid that I cut the middle out of and replaced with 1/4" mesh wired in place and an electric drill tied to the handle with a large allen key in the chuck and the trigger taped down. The bottom is filled with 1/8" holes for water drainage with an old t-shirt cut and epoxied to the bottom to prevent losing flakes. It worked well for isolating all the weeds, large rocks and junk out of the soil.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thanks for the tip!! will definitely keep that in mind next time. and dang, that's crazy that y'all dug up so much stuff!!

[@mouija1450]

@@EvanAndKatelyn Our place in Denver was a bungalow built in the 1950's that had been a rental property for at least the past 25 years when our landlord purchased it. I'm sure it's seem its share of colorful residents. We had a handful of adult peach and pear trees in the walled off backyard and the craziest time was when I let out my two dogs on a late September morning and a homeless guy had opened our gate and was standing next to our tree eating a peach and filling his pockets with as many as he could carry. He almost got attacked by my two dogs until I managed to get a hold on them, yelling at him to leave immediately or I'd call the police. Clearly, the guy was surprised, scared and must have been super hungry. After he left I felt kinda bad, caught up with him down the alley and asked if he needed food or water. He said that he already grabbed like a dozen peaches, and apologized for that, but that some water would be greatly appreciated. He followed me and waited at the back gate while I grabbed him power ade and bottled water, enough to fill a plastic grocery bag. I also gave him a box of cheez-its, a can of coke and three cans of minestrone soup in a second bag. He was really grateful and apologized again. That was a really weird experience to start my day with.

[@jonjonsson6323]

That flattener has no inertia , it needs a bit of weight. A bucket of concrete with a rod in it does the trick . It is heavier to lift but no way as exhausting as the square thingy that makes very low inprint

[@CrzyMan_Personal]

You guys are a hoot! Great content as usual. Great music as usual! Keep it up!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you, thank you, and thank you!

[@kevinmartin8735]

I have to do this soon and I know you made it look way more fun than it probably is :-). Thanks for a good laugh, I love watching your diy vids!

[@toperishtwice]

Evan has NO IDEA how to use a shovel, what the hell XD

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

in his defense, he warned you!

[@toperishtwice]

@@EvanAndKatelyn It's great, I love it. You guys are the best.

[@edithcrawford9594]

I've always tried to figure out how to build a shed for my kids. I tried several plans but always got stuck along the way. I'm glad I found this Ryan's shed plans [ Go Here >>> *WoodBlueprints. Com* ]. It has made the work become as easy and simple as I never thought it will be. Thank you Ryan!?

[@mayankgupta7342]

You guys are fun to watch 😀😁

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you!

[@AwesomeWoodThings]

You two always have so much fun! That's awesome! Also... consider having your rain spout empty farther away from the house. Just sayin'

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thanks! yeah we're considering redirecting it 👍👍

[@ESCcrasci]

Hope you guys build an awesome shed and teach us. As I need a shed for my lab. Merry advanced christmas.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

we're using a partially-done cedar shed kit but we're gonna be customizing it ourselves. Merry advanced Christmas to you too!

[@ESCcrasci]

@@EvanAndKatelyn tanks a lot

[@robhowe6132]

Made me smile. thanks! : )

[@45obiwan]

Saw the thumbnail and my dyslexia saw Prayers, I was like, "Oh No". Then my brain sorted things out. lol

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

oh gosh! nope, just pavers!

[@edithcrawford9594]

I am not in the construction industry nor am I a carpenter, I wanted a good guide to help with small projects such as small sheds and some remodeling around the house. So there’s a magic which is Shed Plan [ visit here *WoodBlueprints. Com* ]. This Shed Plan covers all my instructions from top to bottom in a step by step manner.

[@davebauerart]

Fun! And now I know how to make a patio!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

It was more fun than we expected! Just getting the dig started was the most grueling part haha

[@davebauerart]

Imagine that digging, but for a 24 ft swimming pool. Good times.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

oh good lord....

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Y'all! 😃👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you Fred!

[@trevorbecker3809]

Katelyn's Saint Motel reference at 7:02 👍

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Another great video guys an i can't wait for part 2.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you!

[@Cameroner1]

Evan, I greatly enjoyed Bobiverse book 1 and I've moved to book 2. I love how mind-bending the cloning is with its playing with the idea of identity. So thank you for the recommendation, it got me out of a dry spell of boring books. Also pavers! I've only seen the DIY Home Renovation KZbin channel make a shed and he poured a cement foundation. What's the reason behind using pavers instead? I assume it's just potentially faster

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

so glad you like the Bobiverse books! Katelyn is on book 2 right now too :) Pavers seemed a lot easier to us which is why we went with that

[@macman9689]

y'all wild😁

[@minutemark]

I love watching your videos! You two are so silly and always appear to be having so much fun. On top of that, you somehow do really good work. Good looks, amazing personalities, and mad skills!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you! it may not be the best work but it's good enough and we learn a lot for the next time! I think removing the pressure of trying to come off as pros or experts makes it a lot easier to just have fun and goof around :P

[@EvanDunville]

You should perhaps change the orientation of your eve discharge so it goes away from your new shed.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

It's on the to do list

[@dragonsnack1335]

I love crazy over built projects

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

:D :D :D

[@pco1984]

Holy crap Evan, even after that dad joke she complemented that you were packing! Lucky you!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

what can I say, we're a perfect match :P

[@colinkelley6493]

Happy holidays! Suggestion: Look into making your own "aircrete". You can make your own pavers with it and it is like one twentieth the cost. It cam be so lightweight it floats. It also insulates. In fact, you might consider making your future boat out of it instead of cardboard. You can easily cast it into flower pots, benches, or whatever. It is so light weight, once you make something, you can easily pick it up and move it around. You can add color, plasticisers, rebar, wire mesh, etc. You can not use it for a house foundation, but you could use it for a kitchen countertop. I am building a stand up inside it RV trailer with it. Should only weigh about 400 lbs and only cost a couple hundred dollars. I have figured out a neat way of reinforcing it with window screen. There is a lot on the internet about it. the KZbin Honey Do Carpenter channel has a lot of videos on it, and a do it yourself plan for making the equipment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ3GepiKbLGcaKc. There are others on KZbin besides him. Just a thought. Happy Holidays..... PS I made some of that salsa today only I used the hot Vietnamese Garlic Sauce instead of salsa and it was awesome -- really good.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Ah dang that sounds super cool! We already have stuff ordered for a cedar shed though

[@colinkelley6493]

@@EvanAndKatelyn Thank you. I am glad you feel that way. I was thinking long term, not necessarily this project. There is a learning curve. Start off small. But it is fun, and not very expensive. One bag of portland cement yields 45 CUBIC FEET of aircrete, depending on how dense you choose to make it. You can make bricks and pavers out of it. But also barbeques and rocket stoves, dog houses, lightweight cat scratching and climbing structures. You can also cast it in your rubber molds. I am probably repeating myself. Sorry.

[@PeterOkeefe54]

oh gee its the modern day jerry seinfeld and gilda radner!!!!! is this a routine or do you actually have a way to construct a base?

[@gallagherchannel]

You guys are funny - I dig it!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

you DIG it??? (I'm sorry, I've been doing too much shoveling...) Thank you!

[@Mr.Nicholas69]

Thanks for starting my day out with a big smile! You guys are the best. Can’t wait for part 2!!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you for the kind words! should be getting things delivered for the shed in January!

[@DanteVelasquez]

I've done that in the past and i hated it lol Can't wait to see the shed:-)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Haha we understand! Thanks!

[@jasminejones8663]

Love Your Videos !

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you so much!

[@EricWohnig]

I hope it's a Tuff Shed shed!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

I think it's a different brand but it's a nice looking cedar one so it's gonna be purdy!

[@inigofreed4373]

I've done this a couple times for a shed I've moved in my backyard. Cutting through sod (grass) is easier with sharp tools. I use a pickax because my soil is worse than yours (mine is dense clay) but the key is to use a crude sharpener to get the shovel/hoe to a vague edge so it cuts the grass. I prefer blunt soil working tools for some other tasks, because they don't cut into everything, and they are safer for those tasks, so that is usually how the store sells tools like shovels and hoes. But hand tools aren't like computers, you don't need more technical information to get good, as you continue to use them, you will get more efficient with the shape your body takes to use more force. I recently started teaching a new person gardening and I was surprised at how much slower they were, and how odd tools like the hoe just didn't work at all, because they couldn't commit to a swing, because they didn't know how to deal with the jarring impact if you hold it to tight. I dug a bit deeper than you did, because I was worried about uneven density of the soil. I also used water to help in the leveling, and who doesn't like playing with mud? The shed I' was working with had been torn apart by weeds growing up from under it twice, and the other buildings and foundations have damage from that too. The driveway was kind of torn apart by bamboo. And the blackberries came straight back up after being dug out by a foot and covered in weed blockers and 6" of gravel. But I think your setup should keep the grass at bay, it is better at playing nice with edges than bamboo and blackberries.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

that's really interesting, had not considered a pick axe! yeah the jarring hit of the hoe was definitely hard to get used to - once we loosened things, the goings got a lot easier

[@123here]

Did she just sing a part of My Type by Saint Motel..?? Unexpected but awesome

[@KR-ef2er]

Nice

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you, as always!

[@camerongouldstone4260]

great video guys i love your channel

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you so much!

[@michdblim1651]

How has the base held up? Would you recommend it over gravel?

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

So far so good! (It's been almost 6 months since we installed it). I think this is a little more hearty than gravel, especially if you have heavy rains or persistent weeds

[@jennieallen8018]

You need to think about moving the down pipe on the corner of the house. If you don’t you will end up will water flooding the foundations.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

it's on our to do list!

[@Hunterphotographic]

Adorable video aside, please don't follow this tutorial, especially if you live in a climate that freezes in winter. You literally see the pavers moving in the shot of E&K tippy-tapping over top. As foundations go, you generally don't want flexibility. Simply compacting the ground and then applying sand over top is not enough. The base should be excavated 6-inches, then compacted stone dust, then 1-inch if sand for leveling, and finally the pavers. Better to look up videos by This Old House for the proper, long-lasting method. Roger Cook has done this plenty of times. If you're going to start a video by saying "we don''t know what we're doing" and it relates to home improvement (which often involves codes/permits), maybe that is a subject to skip completely.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

we're not really putting videos out there for the purpose of it being an expert-level tutorial, our videos are more for the purpose of hanging out with us as we're trying new types of projects for the first time (so, more for entertainment purposes). We live in Texas so dealing with freezing wasn't an issue here, and no permits are required for a shed this small where we live.

[@AlainPilon]

I live in Montreal and I dug, only with hand tools, alone and it was mostly clay and rocks, 24 inches for my paver. The worst part was getting rid of the dirt, it was a 300 feet walk with the wheelbarrow. Even with all my work, the paver still $#%#$% moved after a few years! But I think it is because of the clay

[@axelseelen]

They used Brock paver base which negates the use/need of the stone dust and is being used professionally by contractors including in climates that experience freezing. My wife and I have used this technique for all of our paver projects and they are all fine even after several years of midwest winters.

[@evelyn_r]

It really depends on where you live, with any build it’s usually best to see what your local Council (local government) states. Here in Australia, at least in Greater Melbourne Suburbs, we don’t use gravel or “stone dust” (I have no idea what that even is). Usually we just dig, pour sand and concrete slab for our sheds, irregardless of size. I’m actually quite fascinated by the building videos of other countries as it’s very different at times. Doesn’t mean one way or the other is wrong, it means that the work should be done to suit the location where it’s being built. And as long as they don’t store a few tonnes in the little shed, that pavement base shouldn’t be an issue. Though the issue with pavements that they can settle with time and become unlevelled. So keep an eye on it. 👍

[@BuzzAldrinYT]

love it!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you!

[@ShaunYap_98]

Would the water spout behind it have to be redirected or is it okay where it is right now?

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

it might need to be, we have about 7 inches behind the shed so it might be ok. we're gonna keep an eye on it though!

[@ShaunYap_98]

@@EvanAndKatelyn can't wait for the next video from you guys, dad jokes and all hahaha

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

haha thank you!

[@MakeBrooklyn]

LOL! "Nailin' Hammers in the Dark" - I forget, was that Lionel Ritchie or Air Supply?

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

both, it was an epic collab between the two :P

[@AaronKeigher]

You might want to flip the water return to point away from the shed? Not sure actually, but just a thought.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

it's definitely something we're considering!

[@mikekelly571]

Awesome video. I like the peg board setup you have in your garage. I just started using them, whats the best way to stop the hanger coming off with the tool when you pull it?

[@novelacollection]

When are you going to build an ac cover screen?

[@cullenwilliams2911]

You guys are funny. Is this a home improvement channel? Should try doing reviews of stuff

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thanks! we do some home improvement, some maker type videos, a bunch of silly just-for-fun builds too. might review stuff one day :)

[@glitch1299]

So when my dad and I laid some pavers and stone we put the sand under the barrier also Which helped from having weed seeds taking root in the sand and making a bunch of weed inbetween the pavers

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

So maybe since we have sand above and below it'll be good!

[@glitch1299]

@@EvanAndKatelyn for sure :D

[@CaptainPhantom93]

I apologize. Been watching you guys a few months now and just realized I forgot to subscribe. New sub now 😁

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Now worries, and thank you!

[@exclusivecontent630]

You should use the rake ti break the top

[@damianmcneely7884]

You guys are both awesome and cringable all at once! I so wanted to just come over and fix that...... 😂

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

yess yessss, we like to keep that balance of cringe and awesome just to keep people guessing :P