How I took my patio to the next level ( Concrete patio with LED )

[@DIYCreators]

I hope yall enjoyed this one! If you missed it! In the first two videos, I transformed the backyard. You can check them out here. 1. Making the large concrete pavers kzbin.info/www/bejne/opylmJ2ibL6meMU 2. Backyard makeover kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKa2ZHRrm513m6s

[@fruitfullspirit]

Do you think that white rocks instead of black would increase the translucency of the LED lighting, make the separated pavers look like a singular white dance stage, and decrease the visible spacing between the rocks at night? I can see younger family members trying to turn it into a summer Post Covid party!! 🕺 😆 💃

[@армэнгагашидзе]

Заебись придумал братан!

[@salvadorlopez9484]

What did you use to get the water on the makita

[@eltigredetejas2328]

Aye bro I’m a long time subscriber and my woman watches your channel now and she sent me the link to this video I was just about to fill the cracks to my pavers with polymeric sand and now we’re going with the lights 💪🏿✅

[@eltigredetejas2328]

I’ll try to get her to tag you a video of our final product on Instagram

[@Woodie7]

Not even gonna lie. This is jaw dropping for a DIY.

[@jpbroadwater]

The end result looks great plus you've thought about how practical it is to operate and maintain it. Really impressive

[@TheMixedPlateFrequency]

Yeah I was thinking that too. Like if the lights dont work all of a sudden. He made it so that you can replace those too.

[@TAD050486]

Man, sometimes I'm like, I don't know about this with some of the things you do, but I hang in and you pull it out everytime. Love the light color you chose for the night shot, the rocks look almost volcanic. Great work.

[@locche9726]

Lol fr

[@TheAutumnWind_RN4L]

Kind of like when Bob Ross puts a big assed tree in the middle of his paintings, that you swear is going to screw it up, but he pulled it off every time.

[@accidrainn]

Reddish orange would of been cool too !! Then it really would of looked like lava 👍🏻😆

[@TheAutumnWind_RN4L]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ amen.

[@fleshtonegolem]

Volcanic rock would be pretty cool because they would probably glow/let light through from all the holes in them letting light in

[@mistaj1465]

Very creative! As an electrician I would say that plug you installed should be an GFCI (even if it is ran from a GFCI circuit). Thank you for the inspiration. 🙌

[@zatchidz]

I don't know if this has already been pointed out, but you're so articulate it takes the video to a whole new level of enjoyment.

[@Ron_Ne1214]

THE amount of TALENT and PATIENCE you have!!! just wow, really mind blowing!!!!

[@muhammedadil4463]

Your projects and works are just mind blowing with Amazing skills and final finish 🔥

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bellabellasdb4543]

Totally agree!

[@GuyMon4hire1]

Indeed.

[@Moneyman077]

@@DIYCreators Love your work! Do you do work for private companies or individuals?

[@mlm7536]

So refreshing and excellent presentation. You brought alot of joy to me by watching this. I am 70 and had 30 years of construction, my body is trying to move on into eternity but this gave me hope there are many more cool things to do especially with a very talented mentor like you. May you be richly blessed always. Mike Meyers Spokane WA

[@nhnikoloutsos]

What I like with your work is that it's clean and neat from the start to the finish. Amazing skills.

[@audreylenell]

Amazing job!!! Love the black rocks, excellent choice. The artificial grass is so expected and that’s what a lot of homeowners are doing. Glad to see you step outside the box with this project.

[@brianmoss9399]

I have a large space in the side/back of my yard that I was looking to add a slab with a large gazebo style covering. THIS project was exactly what I had in mind! Thanks for the detailed how-to - I may try to tackle this all myself now!

[@Engineerboy100]

The black rock contrast created an excellent look!

[@FAKASHMEAN]

Outdoor smart plugs so you can get “switching” capability. And per code outdoor outlet needs to be GFCI protected. Looks great, I’m gonna have to steal this idea for my own one day.

[@gennessisocasio4221]

That’s what I’m saying. I really really love this project but GFCI is seriously a must outdoors.

[@EnFuego79]

I have never heard of extension chords needing to be GFCI. Attaching a multi-inlet adapter to it does not change the fact that it's nothing more than an extension chord. Code must always submit to logic otherwise it is invalid.

[@FAKASHMEAN]

@@EnFuego79 it’s not the extension cord that needs to be GFCI. It’s the outdoor receptacle in general that needs to be GFCI protected with “WR” rating (weather resistant).

[@EnFuego79]

@@FAKASHMEAN By that logic, all multi-inlet extension chords must be GFCI. There is no logic to the argument. The form factor of the inlets is irrelevant. Especially if they have been manually weather-proofed/sealed. The point is, never blindly follow code. Always defer to logic.

[@gennessisocasio4221]

@@EnFuego79 all outdoor receptacle should be GFCI. The fact that you thought an extension cord is what we were talking about says a lot. Sure, waterproof sealing is done but that’s never 100% either. We talking about outdoor shit here.

[@CorrectCaulking]

This concrete patio with LED lights is next-level awesome! Your creativity really shines through in transforming a simple patio into a stunning outdoor space. The step-by-step guide makes it seem totally achievable, and the end result is so inviting and atmospheric. Can't wait to add some LED magic to my own patio! 🌟🏡

[@illestofdemall13]

It turned out great. I like the smooth concrete look and the RGB LEDs are a great accent. The only other thing I'd recommend is to use a GFCI receptacle for safety rather than a regular one (even in a temporary scenario).

[@redmatrix]

Maybe he will connect it to a GFCI at the other end?

[@illestofdemall13]

@@redmatrix Fair point

[@forevertropic]

No GFI GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER...! Safety is important! put a GFI OUTLET OUTSIDE.... Also use outdoor wiring...!

[@aelliot31]

in his other video where he hooked up the power, the GFCI is at the supply end.

[@terretulsiak]

You need to figure out XXs and Os for tic tac toe!

[@Tommy-Tom-Tom]

I love the project. Definitely want to apply an acrylic sealer to the pavers. It will prevent any future infiltration of stains. Ideally, you'll want to do this later on the same day of your concrete pour, right after the finishing step. Great work man

[@mpwarrior850]

NOW IMAGINE THE WHOLE PATIO THIS WAY 🤔😮😮😮😮😮🥰

[@joshua3084]

I was thinking the same thing

[@13coconuthead]

BEST DIY patio video I have seen.

[@joannaprevost426]

I love how you bring your visions to life ! Next Level creations !

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks! It's a learning experience for me as well.

[@jimmywatts8219]

First time watching, great vid but your accent has got me baffled bredrin lol. Where are you from?

[@diycreationsvet4878]

Exactly, originality i love it.

[@itsmikebradley]

Looks like the glowing herbs from Wakanda. Love it brother

[@sarahw7196]

A few steps added as for suggestion. Use led encasements for a way to thread and replace old led when they need to be replaced and the. Pour in clear epoxy over everything or just in the lines and sand smooth. This would further weather proof. (If you live in a rainy area, this could be an issue if you don’t add drainage and have pavers cover large areas). I think I’m going to do a version similar where I paint the pavers with a stencil to look like encaustic tile and the use a thin line of epoxy and led in the “grout lines” and seal it up. Great Video! Gets us creatives something to ponder! 👍

[@timekabolden5309]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯😎

[@jrich8036]

Why not just state, “I am copying your idea, ways to improve on your finished product (after he did ALL the research, spent his time, blood, sweat, and tears). Sounds like you could have did it better as the originator?

[@RichRotorhead]

I thought the same thing (enclosing the lights and epoxying it).

[@sarahw7196]

@@jrich8036 lol I’ve been planning my project for years, just been working too much to make it a reality. I live in an area where it rains a lot so I would have to seal mine up. I do enjoy watching other be able to bring their creations from the mind into reality. It inspires me to get all my sketches off the paper and into my yard. I get inspiration from everywhere, no copying here lol

[@jrich8036]

@@sarahw7196 Hey Sarah I just thought you ‘High-Jacked’ the creators video and kinda low-balled his creativity, originality, etc.. But who am I. Looking back, I shouldn’t have commented. Opps! Hopefully we both hit the Like Button. Subscribe to his channel

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I just moved to northern Florida recently. Now that I'm in a warmer climate, I'm going to use all sorts of ideas like this to make a great living / hang out space in the back yard.

[@Ndorfin13]

Love the idea and you did a great job 👏🏼 I would like to try this too but with clear fireplace glass instead of rocks. The lights would really shine through. Maybe a layer of epoxy. Thanks for inspiring me.

[@kamishawestmoreland6162]

I was thinking of using solar powered led lights. I'm not skilled with wiring. Would fireplace glass cost more? Are you talking about epoxy over the lights and rocks? How would that hold up in freezing weather? 🤔 So many ideas into he comments as well as the video. I love it here.

[@guttagutta420]

The epoxy is a great idea but something I would stay away from. It’d pretty much make this permanent and what happens when your light strip burns out?

[@popeye1313]

I give you a lot of credit that was a lot of work and now you're polishing the concrete pads what's next it's amazing

[@angelagarnett218]

When you first introduced your plans, I was onboard thinking what a great idea then to see the finished results. It turned out great! I have tons of great DIY’s… just need someone to execute my ideas!

[@ricochet08]

I wish I didn’t seen this, now I absolutely need this in my backyard 😂🙌🏾

[@DarleneRose-sb7kk]

The black rocks were an excellent aesthetic choice!!!!! It really pulls everything together.

[@sckiw005]

That's no patio man, that's a small dance floor. Amazing work🔥👏👏

[@JeanLucLambs]

Just subscribed! Loved this video mate and I wish you much success from Australia.

[@rudra7615]

Dude, you are good. Even without the LED lights, I really like those big slabs and black pebbles in between. Looks great!👍🏽

[@l1wolf]

the end result looked really good. only 2 things I would've done differently is I would've did a GFCI outlet for anything outdoors to fall in line with electric code and I would've done some type of firepit glass beads to bring out the leds, but even the rocks look good though.

[@texasbella576]

Wow! you did an amazing job! What a change to your back yard!! it sure looked like a lot of work!! well done!!

[@krisdavis4347]

Outstanding🎉❤ My 17yr old son has similar lights around his room. Devastatingly …he recently passed away. This would be amazing at his graveside. We will have to find a way for solar power to make this dream come alive. Thank You for sharing❣️

[@danielmorris8696]

As always an awesome family project. Great job man. Keep pulling those kids in and keep up the great content. It's truly refreshing to see other dads teaching thier kids it's ok to get dirty and work doesn't hurt. Enjoyed catching back up on this series.

[@danielelliott3921]

I build and fabricate almost everything.... and I can honestly say you created a awesome modern job.... I am really impressed... that looks so awesome..

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful, Glen! Fantastic work!!! 😃 I've never imagined the LEDs would work this well with the rocks! It's just brilliant! (Actually, brilliant in many ways!) Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@DIYCreators]

😅 Yep, no limits. Thanks for tuning in!

[@jaylinbingham9444]

You are my diy twin… this is so me but your more articulate and experienced and a man. God bless. I will follow and continue to be inspired!

[@jimpikx7818]

i’ve been on summer for almost 5 weeks and have been bored out of my mind, so i decided to do something productive. I wanted to make something so i started looking up diy things and came across your channel. I started to build the modern lamp you built and whilst it didn’t come out perfect it came out pretty nice. ( with a nail sticking out of course ) you’ve taught me so much, and i love your channel cause you show the imperfections in making your own stuff. I can say you’ve earned a new subscriber :)

[@danloftis4064]

Now fill in the light tracks with clear epoxy and no more dropping into gaps or kicking rocks out. Lol. Absolutely amazing work!!!

[@vogeltool]

That was my thought as well. Very awesome. Has anyone tried the epoxy fill on the gaps. Wonder about movement over the years.

[@AndreaStevens2012]

Nice video! Cool project! Thank you for speaking clearly, for showing close-ups of each step, and most importantly...THANK YOU for not having any music play during the times when you are not speaking. Excellent instructional!

[@TheSaDGames]

Great video, really appreciate sharing your thought process through each step in a way that feels genuine and natural! Not to mention the built itself looks amazing!

[@DH-fo9dx]

Absolutely Dope Sir! I am building a new home soon and, I've been trying to decide on what features to add in my back yard this is it! I will have a larger version of your design, what a great project! Thank you

[@twtems]

Absolutely amazing, as always!! You need your own HGTV show so you can inspire more of us to do more! I don't know where your inspiration and ideas come from, but I could definitely use some of it. Thank you for sharing!

[@stonebrooktaxbooks7648]

Very cool look - your energy and creative ideas are inspirational. I am old 62 ugh

[@terryjones8588]

I've loved the entire project. Well done! Think about adding a path from the grass to the new cement papers. I look forward to your next video.

[@bosiljkasestankacavenda7407]

Great job 👏 I was looking for ideas and be really ready to watch bunch of videos until I found what I wanted but your’s videos are first and last. You did amazing job’s but you win my heart seeing your daughter helping. You are fantastic father, giving your daughter exactly what she needs. She must be happy little girl and proud young lady in future. I learn lot’s from your videos and get ideas for my backyard. Keep up with great ideas and work. Thank you and God bless you and your family.

[@taxn]

You could’ve went with a small enclosure that was rated for outdoor use for the junction box. Will remove any future moisture issues. Just make sure cord grips you use match the rating as well

[@blaise7405]

That patio looks amazing. You've outdone yourself 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@chanelprincess6061]

I like this idea. I would modify it with solar power lights, for myself. GREAT IDEA GOOD JOB

[@deborahbeaudoinzaki8019]

You are an amazing designer and I love your projects; Thank you!

[@raymarshall2995]

I love all of this, and that you had that mixer in your garage for 4 years! I can so relate to the preparation stages, and then the actual doing coming a few years later, but, hey, when you're ready to roll, you have what you need. I was wondering about the lights, I know I've seen somewhere, there are thick, clear, square shaped, 3 sided long strips that could be used, maybe to place over your rocks, keep things dry, keep your rocks in place, dirt out, and add a solid layer between your squares. Anyway, you have a wonderful personality, a good attitude about maneuvering around obstacles, the willingness to reapproach things after you get things through other stages, and you have a decorative vision. Appreciate you sharing everything.

[@taneumann8873]

This is great! Loved the prior video of making the frames and slabs. I’ve been wanting to do this myself and you have given me some inspiration!

[@angelawilliams5825]

This is very creative & a adorable, quiet place to chill & rejuvenate, regulate your thoughts, meditation & intimacy with God! Plants clean the air & they're a natural healing restoration for your environment! Sort of creating your own Oasis! Simply Beautiful ❤️

[@sgt_retiredcharlie4102]

Great project! I just finished watching them all the way through. Except for the super cringe way you hooked up the power, you did a really great job. A GFI outlet either in your box or where you plug in your extension cord should definitely be in your future, but for a non-electrician/homeowner... You did a great job. You've earned my sub just by having your daughter look up to you enough to want to help you with your project! Way to father! Yahweh bless you and yours brother! Shalom

[@nuclearfishin1185]

I'm an electrician and you have done a sensible well thought out install.....top marks!

[@boostjunkieMike]

Very nice 👌🏾😎❤

[@thejimmybutler]

You did such a great job! I'm actually starting the same project this week. Thank you for sharing your ideas and skills with the DIY community!

[@hectorgonzalez8128]

Looks amazing!! The only thing I would add is some heatshrink tubing to the areas where you don't want light to shine through. Dang! That's awesome!!

[@christineadams796]

That looks amazing I love it can't wait to see it all put together

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you! 😀

[@UtubedatShit]

@@DIYCreators Try a translucent stone. You can find different color translucent stones. Try to find a stone that is white or black, but make sure light can shine through it. Then test it out on one section. It doesn't have to be clear, just translucent. Translucent light shines through, Transparent is see-through.

[@dylan_00]

I can't lie, I almost hate how good the polished stones look. Now that I've seen it, I want that effect, but I don't want to put in the effort lol Seriously, major props. This looks amazing and has me feeling inspired!

[@AlexParkYT]

This is so good. High quality work and turned out perfect.

[@angelotillas9782]

You are good, man. Superb job.

[@joshuataylor283]

U could tap ur forms with hammer to move rocks back& butter in to fill voids. U could also salvage a little butter of the top with ur trowel after concrete has set awhile& ur comfy with pulling forms to fill in voids. Wasn't sure about the form set up until I seen sectioned. ( Though now I do understand why) .. u definitely have vision. she's a beaut Clark!

[@ChazEvansdale]

Now that you've had that patio for a few days. How do you like the rocks, are they annoying and get bumped and come out or do they stay in just fine? I was wondering if once you found the lights worked if you'd put some kinda filler/gel between the rocks to make the surface smooth at the time (like you would for an LED light table) Great build! Looks awesome. I thought it was smart to test it out for one night, make sure it looked good and worked, before putting extra time/effort into creating the breaker box.

[@kylemcweeny878]

Yea now if he fills in the entire slab with a resin it would last forever and be smooth as glass as well as clear as glass

[@patrickjames1080]

​@@kylemcweeny878 great idea!!

[@ericalvarez9345]

One of the coolest outdoor projects I have ever seen!

[@jay2dv1]

This is so cool!

[@djjuno106]

thats a brilliant idea..i have a load of rope lights i was going to install all over the house but the wife thought it was too much i think ill give your idea a go in our garden :)

[@anthonyezekian2011]

Hi Glen ! Just want to say I've been watching your channel for a long time with all the great things you made, but you just went to the next level with this patio. I love it with the LED lights in between the concrete pavers. Awesome job Glen. Keep up the good work. I think you were having a lot of fun using that new cement mixer. LOL . Can't wait till your next project.

[@sharkfarm44]

Those polished stones provide really good contrast up against the cement... and they pretty much cancel out the light source... you know we just want to the light.. not the light source. Good job man!

[@Zacarz]

Added bonus, you made a giant tic-tac-toe board. Awesome build

[@cruzintheraw]

Killing it... I can only imagine what you can do with 5 acres... the next Disney I bet... Good work...

[@thinkingmonkey8083]

Super cool project! To be honest, I was doubting how good the lights were going to look in the grooves with the river rocks but I was amazed. They look great and I bet your house guests have been hitting you up to make them something just like it for their own now-boring back yards! 😂

[@sacul7694]

Very cool. Was not sure if the light would shine through the black rocks but WOW was I wrong. Nice job!

[@josiagordon5403]

This now needs a sealant clear so it looks like glass

[@roscioocasio4385]

Your patio looks great thus far! It's a pleasure watching you work. I appreciate the way you explain the things you do with ease! Blessings! 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤💐

[@StephenWells707]

Nice work! I wasn't sure about your vision at first, but you just went for it and the results are amazing! Thanks for sharing your work. Very inspiring.

[@youngsankarate9429]

Love the LED idea for my circular fire pit patio redo. Thanks.

[@cattigereyes1]

Looks great, though that wiring was interesting. Could have run a under ground wire from a junction box at the house? But looks great!

[@daman9351]

Your work ethic is commendable!! Great job

[@LadyKT7232]

Beautiful night light setting. Cool, way to hang out in the backyard.

[@goliath9081]

Thank you for sharing this project. I think I’m gonna do it. Gotta put a hot tub out in my yard and I think I’m gonna use this process that you used.

[@bmr8672]

Thanks for showing some of your very creative ideas. Thanks.

[@olivek2582]

YOU have the Best tutorial videos for these types of projects. I have been looking all over for this, thank you so much for sharing!

[@traetomas7200]

Admirable..looks great..very innovative. Shows home owner pride!

[@kimikakes8766]

Very nice! I’m actually looking for somewhere I can burn a fire pit and this gives me a great idea! Thank you for sharing😊

[@mctrevors7852]

Designer materials.. bagged sand, bagged concrete mix.. just wow

[@_MiMiC]

I love how all the tools that are used look absolutely straight out the box brand new

[@DIYCreators]

I've had my tools for years. I care about my tools lol.

[@_MiMiC]

@@DIYCreators Man I have too. But I’ve never seen them that clean. Yours doesn’t even have a scuffle, heck even your boots look new. Congratulations for keeping your tools that clean. Do you normally clean them with something after your done using them?

[@DIYCreators]

I don't go anything special. They have scratch marks on them. Some may even have some overspray from my carelessness. But occasionally I do wipe them down. I know they can't look new forever but I like them to look good as possible for as long as I'm able. Some of my tools I have are over 8 years old.

[@sc3639]

If nothing else, it looks like you picked up the right boots. I have tried a lot of boots and have landed on the Timberland Pros. Simply the best work boot out there for the working professional. Light weight, comfortable, and long lasting. They got it all. I am on my 3rd pair in around 8 years of wearing them. The insoles wear out before anything else so I usually replace those every year. That is a pretty awesome patio. I am working on one atm too. I don't think I will get too crazy with it though. I have too many maple trees surrounding my yard that love to drop their leaves and then seeds all over the yard. You can't have any spaces or little seedlings just start popping everywhere. Those lights look really sick though. good job

[@johnb7566]

Very clever and a cool looking outcome. Just would suggest making that outlet be a GFCI plug, to protect you from shocks.

[@VIKINGOCATIRE]

I love attention to details. I dont like rough concrete either. Very nice

[@aah2505]

So beautiful

[@majystm7415]

I did a similar thing with a drainage trench, but I filled it with glass aquarium stones instead. beautiful glow.

[@NAVYABHAN]

The more I watch you the more inspired I become

[@Oneklickmedia]

Man thinking of doing this where I’m going to do my small bbq cover area. The lights will be a fun feature when guest come over

[@fawkurface46]

I know I'm no1 special. but I love how this turned out and it looks very professional. well done.

[@Simphome]

It works quite well, but I think the results are worth trying.

[@tro8191]

It’s a straight up Beach Club!! Great job!!

[@johnniemaster4647]

I used thick pixie glass instead of rocks and put a dimmer switch looks much better. Thanks for the video gave me ideas, help the brothas get in the trade man

[@Ghostacc956]

Man you are smart and very good with describing what you are doing! I wish I could do something like this