Tiny garden transformation part 1

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[@markygee5422]

No talking. No music. This shouldn't be watchable but is so addictive. A true craftsman that with a little thought can throw his hand to anything. Great work sir 👍

[@gratefulobserver7742]

Brilliant job. Such skills and no annoying music. I so admire your workmanship and attention to detail. Great to have your little helper involved too 😊

[@paulosborne6517]

It is watchable precisely for those reasons. Awful, inappropriate stock music, time-lapses, and egotistical presenters / commentaries are a major turn off.

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

No talking and no music is exactly why this is watchable. I don't understand how anyone thinks those things, especially music, would _add_ to the experience.

[@dao8805]

My sentiments exactly. The videos on this channel are mezmerizing.

[@janeevans4758]

You don't need music or talking to watch fabulous skills being shared, actual skills at that ,that 90% of us would use and find useful at some point. I think its a brilliant channel.

[@lindagrace2]

Just getting started. THANK YOU for a quiet video with description - no words - no music just ambient sounds. It's lovely and inspiring to watch this total upgrade. Lots of great ideas.

[@plumbthumbs9584]

Agreed, I get drawn in much more with just ambient sounds. The 'story' is so much better!

[@karmakarmakarma]

"Hmmm. This video is nearly an hour long. May just skim through it." 3 minutes later... full screen mode and leaning back with a cup of coffee. Brilliant stuff every time from NYW.

[@dao8805]

Yes! There is something mesmerizing about the videos on this channel. Relaxing to watch without any gimicky music, and I learned so much.

[@FirehorseG]

Haha! Exactly what first thought, then did!amazing work and skill. I'm hooked.

[@DavidLeeNCSU]

I appreciate how he shows a technique the first time, like the 45 degree cuts, then shows the results for the subsequent items. Many content creators pad their video with repetition. Not NYW. This is why I never skip through. I don’t want to miss anything.

[@iShehov]

And it's my work time

[@skbounds5837]

What thorough, precise work. Great job.

[@valholmes6659]

I love videos like yours where you can hear natural sounds instead of loud banging music. I also notice you are unhurried and take time to do an excellent and thorough job. I bet you know your way around a building site. Such a relaxng video to watch.

[@e.m.3815]

Next weeks episode : Heating up the hypocaust for the first time .😉 BTW...the lilac Flower is a medical plant called Comfrey and yes bees absolutely love them.

[@leematthews4986]

And makes the best plant food. Wait for the flowers to pass, cut down and drown in water for 6 weeks. The plant will return next year.

[@tmyersf4]

If its the wild variety it will spread like crazy. Nightmare but yes bees love it.

[@dao8805]

@@tmyersf4 Yes, it DOES spread like crazy. Be careful where you plant it everyone and count on it coming up all around the original planting and beyond.

[@klausge1271]

😊

[@rb9580]

@@dao8805 Lol, I bought some comfrey for my garden a couple of years ago, but my slugs were tougher than the comfrey, so I'm now on the lookout for some more!

[@lourobin2728]

Good for you for teaching the little one to be self reliant. My grandpa showed me how to use tools as a little girl and I will always be indebted to him for those invaluable skills.

[@janeevans4758]

Exactly that! I said the same thing, skills being taught that will at some point be needed. Schools should take on that approach and adjust the mainstream to incorporate real life skills.

[@lesley4085]

@@janeevans4758being somewhat ancient they certainly used to when I was at school with woodwork, metalwork, cookery and sewing. I have absolutely no idea if they still do and I suspect not which is such a shame.

[@jonanderson5137]

1 thing. The existing drain is now covered. Might be wise to remove the grate from it since the patio will now act as its grate. That or an annual inspection and cleaning should be added to your list of chores.

[@ZachryVavra]

I am just going to say it.... Tiffany Stole the Show! And you could tell that she was really working hard. Excellent Dad Lesson!

[@hoperules8874]

And what a clever girl she will be with a Dad like that!

[@phranerphamily]

Yeah she definitely looks like a do-it-yourself kind of girl not a wait around for somebody else to do it.

[@CompostWatcher]

She gently removed the bricks. She tried different tools. Yeah.

[@Gudershiem]

How cool is the world we live in that I can sit in the comfort of my own home and take satisfaction watching someone else halfway around the world doing his own yard work?! 😂

[@O-5Council]

To anyone wanting to do this themselves, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WEAR A MASK WHEN CUTTING STONE/TILE/CONCRETE. Or at least use water to keep dust to a minimum. Lung cancer is not worth it.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

It requires long term exposure to concrete dust, but you are right, wear a mask.

[@BritishEngineer]

@@StillAliveAndKicking_Irrelevant in the context of health and safety, do what the HSE recommends.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

@@BritishEngineer It’s called using common sense, the HSE regulates workplace health and safety.

[@O-5Council]

@@StillAliveAndKicking_ Trust me, one exposure is enough, several of my coworkers only had one or two exposures and they have several lung diseases and cancers. One's lungs looks like he inhaled razor blades because he worked on a quarry.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

@@O-5Council I don’t believe a post from an anonymous person on KZbin.

[@qwertytwerty7293]

“I may do something more permanent for this later” Ha ha! Nothing is more permanent than a temporary bodge that works!

[@cubitus4858]

Exactly. Or as @WatchWesWork would say: "It is temporary unless it's fixed."

[@PK-bh1ww]

WOW! A true craftsman. My Dad was a carpenter and when I was a young girl I used to watch him build houses. Now at age 75 (an old lady lol) I still enjoy watching a craftsman work their magic. Looks fantastic!

[@WonkyStud]

that offcut support on the inside of the planters was a helluva big brain move!! very nice vid again bro

[@debradevine3949]

The weeds the bees like us, Confrey. Make a fertilizer tea with the leaves. You are blessed to have them!

[@Barbara-ui7cy]

Yep that’s what it is 😊. I hope you like it because it is hard to get rid of. It’s a very hardy plant.

[@stefanieflensburg8435]

I know it as Comfrey, it is a very useful herb for the bones. in german, it is called Beinwell, means well for the bones. be glad to have it, insects love it as well. thank you for this wonderful video.

[@LadyGardener81]

Can put neat in the compost heap too.

[@mrsstaff7876]

@@Barbara-ui7cy if you get the bocking 14 type it doesn’t spread but you probably already knew that

[@jakhan4203]

Its a pain tbh....😂​@Barbara-ui7cy

[@hobnob29]

"It was taking them too long to decompose.." xD

[@famprima]

I know I'm not your mom but could you please, please, please wear safety glasses when chissling at stones? My sister got blind that way and it was horrible how much she suffered from that one moment of "I can get away with it". Love that old cellar window arch in the neighbours stone wall! What ever will be there...

[@Miss_Toots]

Is there anything you CAN'T do!? And do it all to perfection...you're amazing to watch and learn from

[@thegreycat2260]

I was going to ask the same question!

[@Stewart_Bell]

Same. Usually one can have a rough guess from which trade somebody harks based on what they favour or shy away from. This is an anomaly.

[@gudrunasche9124]

Ich bewundere die vielen Fertigkeiten auch schon lange. Alles ist so durchdacht und wunderschön. Danke für das Video.

[@Miss_Toots]

@@Stewart_Bell perfect way of putting it, yes you're right

[@urbanlucky98]

He's also so much faster than most other "I'm doing my own house" KZbinrs. I follow a couple and they do like 1 video a week, but then that 1 video would be like just taking down that old little wall

[@ael-fern]

I'll admit I don't see the point of raising the floor to the door, you have the tiles so high off the ground, and only supported the corners. The plastic risers don't seem very well secured to the tile or to the pedestals, leaving a big gap under them for water and critters to hide. Then getting rid of the lovely curve of the brick wall! Plus now your garden bed is full of gravel. I was hoping for a satisfying and relaxing video, but at least the rain sound was nice.

[@A_S_M_R]

The archway at the bottom of that brick wall is intriguing!

[@Andre-pe9mm]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@Stop..carry-on]

Possibly a sewer pipe that runs the length of the road maybe they put the arch in to avoid weigh sitting on it ? I know behind my house there is a 6 “ sewer pipe approx 5ft deep that serves 8 houses

[@covvy]

Suspect either a Sewer, Gas or Water pipe

[@stevejohnson1685]

Or maybe an entrance to the cellar that has been paved over.

[@MonkeyPuzzle23]

Does the removed 'flower bed' look like the top of an existing wall, like maybe steps down to the arch opening?

[@carolynbeaugrand6789]

What a transformation! You should be proud of your work and result. Love that you involved your adorable daughter and taught her about levers too!

[@Eklipze3k]

Looking forward to seeing Tiffany start "New New Yorkshire Workshop" in a few years time!

[@cv990a4]

With the same extensive voiceovers. I had to go back at one point to check whether I saw her peeking out of a box.

[@Openhearted2024]

Yay, a young girl learning how to use tools ❤

[@trolleyproblem7195]

Nice work. But it does look like rainwater will run through onto the concrete below, then only evaporate extremely slowly due to poor air access. When organic stuff, ie. leaves, dead birds, bird crap etc. goes down it will stay and rot (and smell bad) forever. And water will sit up against the wall for a long time too. Are these concerns wrong? I freely admit I didn't even know floating patios were a thing till now (so every day's a school day I suppose).

[@iraelyth]

Honestly I was wondering something similar - hasn't he raised it all to be in line with/above the DPC? You can see it sticking out when he fixes the outside tap, looks like it's in line with under the door sill. Won't he get damp issues? Even if it drains off below the DPC, rain bouncing off the tiles will land on the wall and seep in.

[@sharonbuckley4591]

It is very encouraging to see a father teaching their child to work and learn things in life. It seems so many are leaving it up to the video games to teach them. Keep up the good work , you will never regret these times together.

[@Obbliteration]

Im not sure about this one. Im not sure those slabs are meant to be suspended like that. Better never drop a hammer

[@abeerali7834]

Very easy to replace when cracked. But can’t guarantee it’s not a hazard when it decides to split when a person on top.

[@Obbliteration]

@@abeerali7834 not easy to replace! There is no chance you are finding the same tiles after a couple years.

[@kbro6625]

I laid a patio with these porcelain tiles and I can say they are solid. I tried to put the hammer through an off cut - it needed some welly to break!

[@akyhne]

I follow a restoration project on KZbin on a château in France, rebuilt to become a hotel. They use a similar method for a terrasse. It's done by pros. Only difference is, they use a bit thicker tiles.

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Agree. Bit worrying also there are children there as well and if one of those slabs had a weakness and it cracked in half. It would cause a nasty accident.

[@ladamadenadie1658]

I'm sitting here just thinking about that system of tiles, I'm a good 20 stones kind of woman, and I can not imagine that system holding my weight! I'm 38 minutes into the video and still waiting to see better structure under those tiles.😅😅😅 Alright, so I'm done with the video, still wondering how that tile system works weight-limit wise. I mean, can a rod iron table be placed over it? What about 4 adults on top of it at the same time? There are just so many scenarios I can think of, what about a small party? Will that be too much weight? It looks amazing though.I have never seen anything like it in the States.❤

[@lawrencemanning]

You make excellent comments, and when you think about it, it’s absurd that *anyone* would be anxious about an outside floor holding their weight. Just that thought entering someone’s head alone disqualifies it as a solution. I’d be very surprised if the owner hasn’t redone this patio already, eg by filling the void with gravel.

[@geetarwanabe]

You are putting a lot of faith in the strength of those tiles. Jeez

[@fredericapanon207]

That style of elevated paving is used a lot commercially and for common area patios of large condo/apartment buildings.

[@fredericapanon207]

@brians7749 Later on, he is shown using construction adhesive to secure the pedestals to the pavers, and the tiles to the pedestals.

[@RolandKeszeg]

That was the comment I was looking for. 😂 My first thought as well when I saw how the tiles are supported.

[@fredericapanon207]

@RolandKeszeg look up "pedestal paving system". It is very common, though more used in public areas as opposed to private homes.

[@RolandKeszeg]

@@fredericapanon207My problem is not with the system he is using. The levelling system is spot on. My problem is that the tile a rigid material is only supported at the four corners. It would be OK with a different material like wpc or wood. The tile he is using should be supported in the middle as well, or the void needs to be filled. Don’t get me wrong the craftsmanship is great in the video but I would not put that much faith in the load bearing capability of the tiles.

[@cms9902]

Comfrey is not a weed. Very resourceful. 10/10

[@loganpirie4387]

Grows like a weed and spreads like a weed…. Comfrey can be a great source of nitrogen for compost, you can use it as a substitute for manure but it also is very hard to get rid of once you have it and the tap root can be 6 ft deep. Beautiful space you’re creating there.

[@Ian-gw2vx]

@@loganpirie4387 It is high in potash which can feed toms and other fruiting plants..

[@BreakingBranches78]

@@loganpirie4387 It's also high in vitamin B-12 and iron, which is great for vegetarians. It isn't toxic to eat as some people say, it's just super fuzzy. If you cook it the fuzz goes away. I personally like to add it to stew or soup. It can also be cooked into a sort of a tea base.

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

@@BreakingBranches78 I used to grow lots of it, a friend was a qualified herbalist and he used the roots in various herbal remedies. Could never get enough - that was guaranteed organic that is.

[@clareryan3843]

@@loganpirie4387 with you on that😂 acts like a weed, beneficial services regardless - in a small space: its a weed🤬

[@milliams]

I actually can't believe that tap change went so easily.

[@dogbreath6974]

Could have turned the stop cock off, no water flying about then.

[@ggmax2958]

Love the patio and the quiet of the video no talking. The only thing are those going to withstand something being dropped in the middle of them.

[@H4rleyBoy]

The lead topped nail was an early way of holding electrical cable to a wall. Tiffany is a delight and quite helpful for such a young girl, I'm curious about the arch in the garden wall, what on earth could that have been so low down? I think I may have kept it more visible as a feature, but the overall finish it both imaginative, very pleasing & as ever very well done

[@coopersm2]

I thought the same about the arch, utterly fascinated. Up and over a drainage culvert of some sort, once upon a time?

[@H4rleyBoy]

@@coopersm2possibly but unlikely in a backyard between the two houses.

[@JasonPeltier]

people were shorter back then

[@ep1981]

I assumed it was an opening for a 'coal hole' but can't figure out where it would have gone. Though the concrete is obviously a much later addition, so who knows what level the garden was before that was all poured?

[@FredTheLard]

First question I asked, hope the video explains it, only 3 mins in.

[@helensarson8451]

I’m a lady in her 60’s and this video popped up on my feed, I’m so happy that it did. You are an amazingly gifted young man and I throughly enjoyed watching your transformation. I’ve now subscribed and I’m looking forward to watching more of your skills in action.

[@lesley4085]

Me too! how wonderful to have such a handy man about 😁

[@Comment-sw5rz]

With the slabs rising like that, aren't they super flimsy? Like if you drop something or fall on a space between support, wouldn't the slabs break?

[@johnve8327]

Never seen a wall mounted umbrella, brilliant idea!

[@ashleychambers7602]

Imagine buying house of this guy after he’s fettled it. Absolutely incredible workmanship. Can’t wait for the next one 👍

[@louiseann_venusandneptune]

Being taught about leverage at an early age by her father, is leverage for life 😊

[@lynnew5619]

Your daughters are beautiful and Tiffany clearly takes after you. She’ll be in your workshop soon. Never seen that patio system before. Can’t wait for part 2.

[@DonaldWolfe]

I hate to mention it because you are so thorough and careful, but the solid curb you built by the step and planters. I hope you added weep holes or that the base for the patio slopes away. Otherwise I'm afraid you are going to have standing water under your raised patio with all the attendant issues. I'm going to worry about this.

[@iblong9505]

Never have I ever seen a patio system like that. And never have I ever seen someone so dedicated to craft. Bravo

[@MyCracker1234]

I lay A LOT of slab for patio's, slabs break, no matter how hard you try not to break them, some just have weak points.......imagine having one of those break whilst you are walking on them or worse still one breaking whilst a child walks on it, you will more than likely need a trip to the A&E, but will not be seen for hours because the country in a right shit pile under this government and Labour.

[@johngrant5749]

Agreed. At least put a support under the centre of each slab to reduce the risk of breaking and falling through

[@May4thbwithu]

And porcelain is like glass when it breaks. Not sure if it's a good idea.... porcelain is very tough though

[@markgb9227]

This reminds of my kitchen floor and a tiler who raised the floor by an inch with dot and dab, the corners cracked on each tile after a year or two as there was no support, I wish you had laid a support board, but hats off to you dedication and work on this project. it turned out very good. Love to see a follow up!

[@olivierl2172]

@@MyCracker1234Those slabs are designed to work like that. Have you seen how thick they are?

[@conniepothas9760]

Glad to see you with your daughter. My dad did. Im now 60. Still love gardening, woodwork, brickwork etc....

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

Not sure why you needed to have a raised platform for the slabs, I’d prefer to have it cemented onto the existing subfloor but you may have drainage issues, all the same looks nice but not for me.

[@mscheibl5230]

Ohh, you're blessed with Comfrey! The bees love it - so glad you left it for them. This is highly satisfying to watch.

[@angelau1194]

I think it's borage not comfrey - I stand corrected if I'm wrong 🥰whilst it's not a weed (it's a herb) mine take on weed like proportions and spread everywhere because they produce some many seeds. The leaves and pretty blue flowers (some people put the flowers in cold drinks and salads) taste like cucumber. I just leave them for the bees but snails find the leaves delicious and can be an absolute nightmare. Both comfrey and borage leaves are excellent for compost heaps - I think they're called compost accelerators.

[@angelau1194]

Oops I looked again it is comfrey, I'm so sorry. Wish mine would grow.

[@primetimerstravels3926]

Comfrey is excellent for composting when the bees have finished. Roots go very deep, but it will stand cutting back once it is established.

[@pkaboo7832]

​@@angelau1194 Comfrey is a member of the borage family!

[@k671070]

I am constantly amazed by you. The craftsmanship, skill, editing, pacing of the video and sheer patience to do something right in everything you undertake is pure brilliance. You should be proud of this and every other project in this house. Absolutely 100% professional quality and beautiful work. I wish I had 0.5% of your talent.

[@andrewhodgson8770]

Dont think i would trust those tiles to not break.

[@onebluemonster239]

Yeah it’s interesting. Porcelain tiles are often rated for raised floors and the pedestals and slabs designed to work together just like this. 3/4” thick has breaking strength over 2200 lbf , modulus of rupture over 7000psi, and static load capacity of > 1700 lbf. I guess he knows the material.

[@ROBERTGOSHEY]

Tiffany, at her "what my Daddy does for a living" school presentation: "My Dad is a multi-talented, maniacal, workaholic KZbinr. Carpentry, masonry, and electronics are only some of his skills." Tiffany and her little sis will be winners in this world if they follow Dad's lead.

[@ep1981]

"He will also build you a £20,000 stereo if any of you parents are interested"

[@DiscoFang]

And also mute.

[@cloudiwolker8134]

I encourage you to jump around on those tiles. Maybe you'll learn something about building.

[@adamnapolitano432]

I mean, I'm worried about how strong those slabs really are and if they get broken somehow then it may be a pain to replace, that and the sudden drop might be rather painful, but... WOW, that's a great way to just make it so the entire patio outside just drains.

[@crapiecorn]

Yes, that was what I was thinking. You probably don't have to drop something super heavy on it to crack it. I was hoping that was going to make something out of wood. But with UK weather it's not going to last super long and turn into slippery algae magnet. Great work as always. Maybe a bit a bit more detail into the pointing but thats just nitpicking

[@lawrencemanning]

Disclaimer: computer programmer and not a mechanical engineer. Yup. It would be interesting to look at the spec sheets for those but they did not look particularly thick. I wouldn’t want to be moving some heavy kitchen appliances across that patio, etc. Why wasn’t the void filled with gravel so at least if they break you don’t get a gashed up leg?

[@adamnapolitano432]

@lawrencemanning That would make sense to me. It would be a lot of gravel though.

[@brian7android985]

Also the perfect space underneath for rats

[@MovieNutter]

@@brian7android985 They will have a tidier home than before this was put in :)

[@Elena_D]

No music! No talking! Subscribe immediately!

[@dazbeamish8144]

uhm just three things, 1:any water that gets below your tiles how will it drain out? as you have now "damed it up", 2 as counterintuitive as this is, your planter for better draining should not start with large rubble and then end with small unless you put a root barrier then the small rubble and dirt onto of the larger rubble. as all you have done is allowed the small rubble to occupy the gaps in the big rubble thus less drainage, 3, as the spans of the tiles are rather large with a hollow below any heavy drop, stomp or knock can crack them, especially in winter when it freezes

[@captchagod64]

There's a lot of little details in here that show how experienced and capable you are. Well done!

[@monkeysausageclub]

Got to wonder why that wall had an arch so low down. What went through that arch!

[@paulward6506]

Was just about to comment the same 👍

[@minibigs5259]

Same Edit: Is it just a folly?

[@richards7909]

I was wondering too. I assume you wouldn't go to that effort unless it was needed. I was hoping he was going to remove the concrete so we could have a better look :)

[@goingupcountry5670]

Was wondering if that arch was an old basement access or egress or something to the neighbouring house. I really want to know now lol

[@SP-ki5gn]

Old main drains?

[@JMA864]

Anybody else cringe when he took the tool to the stone before attaching the umbrella? Noooo! You’re defacing the original material!!

[@gordon8858]

What a transformation, the plant that you thought was a weed that the bee's liked is "Comfrey" this is an old very desirable the plant that has certain properties and I would recommend you don't get rid of it. I recommend reading about it and then deciding. great job.

[@aetherograph]

Love watching you transform your home, and seeing you teach your kiddos along the way! I also love the added explanations on the screen, that's so helpful for us layfolk. Love watching your work when I'm stressed, it's so soothing and uplifting. So much love in what you do for your family. 💚

[@jimprescott8423]

That plant is comfrey,bees just love it,thanks for leaving it on behalf of the bees,

[@superellyrules]

Yes! Please leave it for the bees!

[@libbysevicke-jones3160]

My eyes went straight to the old chimney pot. We don’t have anything like those in New Zealand. Lucky you Thank you for the video, enjoyed it very much. Was there an old cellar entrance on the edge of your courtyard back in the day?? Looking at the top of an old archway- Intrigued That plant you have in the garden, the one the bees love, looks like Comfrey. Be careful with a young child around, it is poisonous to eat, can cause liver failure. However, used in a cream can give great pain relief if used for short periods of time.

[@Painless61]

Whats happened to the water running under the tiles from Rain and if you clean them? I saw no drain? Standing water, if it's high enough, starts to stink after a wile. thx for sharing the new journey to rebuild your garden. its a pleasure to watch

[@666sledgehammer666]

that was one of my concerns - potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes / etc. my other concern is that the slabs are only supported at the corners - from somewhat similar experience i’d say there’s a good chance that sooner or later you’ll start getting cracks (but obviously i really hope not!!) no denying it looks amazing though

[@jacqdanieles]

43:49 the front portion, where the water would drain, is sealed off. So I too am wondering about drainage.

[@bren106]

Did you not see the water running down from the house to the alleyway when he was hosing the concrete off? There will have been a slight fall put on it when it was laid.

[@tfa8]

​@@bren106nope, he blocked this with the cemented steps on the front, standing water at your building foundation, recipe for disaster later

[@tishhobbs6998]

If y'all go to about 19:40 you will see a grated drain basin for drainage.

[@pamsmith7369]

Keep the old bricks, please! They’ll come in handy somewhere! Bricks are expensive nowadays! Maybe for a patio, new low wall or a barbecue.

[@victor58010]

Always a pleasure to watch a true craftsman at work,you are the best on KZbin,well done mate!

[@armymatters8042]

I love birdsong and natural sound. No music, wonderful.

[@michaellinahan7740]

Do you have a cellar? could that mystery 'lilliputian raised bed' be the cover to an old coal chute? at 11.49 it looked like a soldier course from an arch?

[@Cassaura]

Beyond respect for your expert skill and, commitment to detail!! Don’t know that I could face being your neighbor. Mad skills!

[@milvus6765]

It seems that there are no impossible tasks for the author. He clearly sets a task for himself, outlines ways to solve it and carries it out. I admire your hard work! Bravo!

[@geegstar]

The sounds of mourning doves in England! I sat for hours and listened to them..

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Wow, Russ, that is outstanding. It's gorgeous and I can't wait for part 2. Thanks for sharing the girls as well. Tiffany is growing so much. Love, love, love it!

[@tdewhurst1]

I’m pretty concerned about the drainage since you muddled those risers completely.

[@30MinsGaming]

These fridges would definitely take too much time to decompose by themselves. Key call throwing them out :D

[@paulbennett6126]

An amazing transformation, real craftsmanship and attention to detail. Everyone complains about the cost of Festool power tools but you can see just how good they are. The girls seem to love their new space and well done Dad for making it safer by taking off the sharp edges. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@lazygardens]

Interesting. How will you prevent animals from living in the space under the slabs? That's a very attractive den area for cats, foxes and rats.

[@kathrynblack9152]

In the US, I would worry about skunks or raccoons taking up residence.

[@garypotter1746]

It is a Victorian house! So I suppose child labour is OK. 😅

[@ACAIDC]

It doesn't seem very strong and there's a lot of gaps for rodents to enter the void underneath the slabs. I would have laid the slabs onto the concrete with a bed of mortar. Or built a raised deck. It looks good, but I can't say I'm a big fan of this project.

[@akyhne]

I follow a restoration project on KZbin on a château in France, rebuilt to become a hotel. They use a similar method for a terrasse. It's done by pros. Only difference is, they use a bit thicker tiles.

[@user-fd4ib4yd3t]

Yes indeed a rodent has entered

[@goiterlanternbase]

Not concrete, clay bound gravel 2-5mm. No animal is gonna dig trough it and it retains some wicking capacity, while being easy to remove. Also consider the CO2 footprint of concrete.

[@Generic42]

Great video, look after yourself and wear PPE when drilling/breaking stone though

[@awakenedophelia]

It's astounding the level of thought and foresight you put into your work. From predicting the outcry about plastic shavings, to insulating the pipe, to the softening of corners for safety, it's like you address every single potential issue before anyone can even mention it haha. Beautifully done as always

[@gillie-monger3394]

That arched feature in your dividing wall is sort of interesting. Does it continue below the surface or is it just a 'feature'?

[@xoxo2008oxox]

I just learned what tool makes those sets of scraping marks on stone and your demonstration for the umbrella mounts was perfect! Glad you kept that arch in the wall! There is method to this madness! Love it!

[@jackiedesmarais4177]

The 'weeds' are comfrey. A potent healing herb.

[@miege90]

this video reminds me of the time when I was a child and my parents built their house. Besides the shell, they also did most of the stuff inside and outside by themselves and tought me a lot of stuff. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@AnnetteRead-m4k]

Daughters always love helping and being with their dad, I know I did. I miss him sooo much ❤

[@wilkodog5252]

I’ve never seen those plastic slab supports before! Great idea👍🏻

[@LH782]

Why the bottom of the brick wall has archway? 🤔

[@suemount6042]

I was wondering that too

[@warpspeed9877]

24:20 you should invest in a multitool cutter. It's indispensable for small jobs and precise cuts on the spot.

[@DiscoFang]

I was thinking that many "woodworkers" and cabinetmakers consider multitools beneath them. Snobbery abounds.

[@dalewalford2630]

Great video and kudos for just having the ambient sound. Nice to hear the wildlife in the background between cuts. The attention to detail on that slab spacing really tickled my OCD, especially regarding the planter corners. Genius idea using the off-cuts to re-enforce the planter corners though. those underboards will do a good job of keeping any unwanted visitors from making a home under the slabs too. I think you were right on doing something a bit better around the pipework for the same reason. Maybe rat mesh or similar. But the overall effect is stunning and looks quite remarkable. Can't wait to see what you do with the second half. Kids seem to love it so, that's obviously a big win! Finally, as always, a very well cut together video. It's easy to underestimate how much time is eaten up in the editing process!

[@jsdesigns1420]

OMG I just watched 53 min of pure craftsmanship magic and am deeply saddened it‘s „already over“… 😮 looking forward to the next one, you are my hero in regards to overall skills but also patience… 😍💪

[@martyharrison8]

Three weeks later and I am still eagerly awaiting the next part of this!

[@greggsilvis4570]

I don’t know which I appreciate more - the incredible workmanship or the incredibly wry humor.

[@MikeMcRoberts]

Not sure about those thin tiles. One dropped thing and they will break easily.

[@simonbridges3835]

That's what I thought. Also, isn't the cavity between yard base and new tiles going to be an invite infestation? 🤨😦

[@sarahohalloran6695]

I'm interested in the arch at the bottom of the wall. Any idea what that was?

[@foddy2030]

This new Thom Yorke compilation is amazing! Sounds of construction... who would've thought

[@gwenwade6059]

Please watch Bunny Guiness's recent interview with David Austin Junior, of rose growing fame. Were farmers initially. Has an architect son. Is considering doing an outside garden installation at Chelsea. I know you are a perfect fit for the pace, problem solving and perfectionism that an installation of that calibre demands. You are an artiste! Bravo!!!❤❤❤

[@debrazawlocki3975]

Wonderful job. The result is lovely! My favorite parts were you involving and teaching your child. Learning life skills begins at home.

[@pkaboo7832]

COMFREY!! I'm only 1 minute and 50 seconds in and already I am seeing beautifully healthy comfrey! Comfrey is one of those quietly miraculous plants. I mean there is just about no waste with this plant. It is not recommended to consume it, and it is known to be toxic to dogs, but it can be used topically on humans, and it's also wonderful for gardening! It calls in the pollinators, but it also calls in the insect eaters, so it helps cut down on some bugs. It also has a fabulous way of digging down deep in compressed soil with a tap root to reach nutrients that other plants can't reach. It's definitely worth researching into all of its benefits! What a blessing!

[@iamaduckquack]

I'd be super anxious walking on that patio let alone jumping on it but it looks good.

[@munchkinheaven7877]

Personally I would have just slabbed on top of the existing concrete yard, but then I am a 70+ year old grandmother, what do I know! But it looks great doesn’t it!

[@catherinerooney5881]

I don’t understand…why build a hollow patio deck or garden deck. I have never heard of having a “hollow” platform.

[@toniduval4350]

Its amazing to me the amount of work required to make this corner pretty and functional. This man is the first in a long, long time to show this little patch of land some serious love 😮

[@chrisardern4594]

Unbelievable I have in all my years seen a patio installed in this manor. I can imagine the first cup plate or anything object with any weight what so ever going straight through these tiles which are by design to be inson a full mortar bed. This is definitely a how NOT do fit a patio.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@markchisholm2657]

Great looking job. My only thing is that I don't like areas where rodents can harbour which under deck/patios are.

[@capitalinventor4823]

It sounds like you don't like any type of raised deck/patio system as any of these would provide some sort of extra protection for animal life that is traditionally unwanted around a house. I doubt that there were would be many rodents under that patio. It would be difficult for them to get into as the base is concrete or cement, one side is a refinished brick wall, the other side and the back the house, and the front facing parts are tiles. Also, there is nothing in the yard to attract any wildlife other than insects and perhaps some birds. While the outside area was initially a mess, it was filled with items from past projects. There weren't bags of food to attract rodents and hopefully the other neighbours in the area act similarly. The weakest points of this project, with respect to allowing animals getting under it, are around the drain and downspout and the edging holding the rocks between the patio and the wall. But as I mentioned there is little reason for an animal to want to go into there in the first place. Just because rats, for example, live in cities, it doesn't mean that they are everywhere in those cities. I live in the suburb of a major Canadian city. I know that there are rats in part of the city but I I've never seen one while I have lived here (over 30 years). I've only seen a wild rat once and that was in an area filled with trees and shrubs at the London Zoo. Outside of my house in Canada I regularly see chipmunks, squirrels, field mice (brought out because the last parcel of land nearby was developed), a number of different birds, and have seen raccoons, a skunk, and even a toad.

[@markchisholm2657]

@@capitalinventor4823 There's a drain under the patio. That means rats.

[@petermarsh4993]

The “weeds” are Borage, a common herbaceous plant that grows well in winter and feeds the bees with beautiful flowers. It does look like Comfrey which has longer leaves that look like plough tines. Brilliant work. Are those porcelain tiles really going to stand up to the kids playing jumping castle?

[@colombepetite]

35 minutes in and I need to leave for an appointment, but I shall return. So glad your channel was recommended.😊

[@wyldchild346]

That is NOT A WEED that plant is Comfrey the most important herb in my garden. If you have swelling, pain, broken bones you will adore that plant.

[@michaelhowarth-w1e]

ive been a old school flagger for 42years and ive never seen a more sketchier unsafe job as this...a small childs jump in the right place in the right place and their going straight through it...health n safty seen that theyd tell you to take the lot up.

[@shaishannahbennett8055]

I was wondering that, surely, thick slabs would have been safer, or just slab onto the concrete, I don't understand why he raised it so high with all that space under. Are those tiles strong enough? I expect we may be shot down as the rest of the comments are so positive.

[@michaelhowarth-w1e]

@@shaishannahbennett8055 people make all kinds of videos what attract reactions and comments...my comment was constructive critasism if nobody likes it then thats their problem...i say things as i see them, and to me thats a disaster waiting to happen.

[@olivierl2172]

Why would a child go through it? It looks like a very robust construction, how could a child damage it?

[@shiralleehaggart72]

@@olivierl2172 Children tend to get excited and jump around a lot when playing. So @User's comment is very true and I agree with what he said.

[@shiralleehaggart72]

@@shaishannahbennett8055 Well said.