ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! Holy Cow! All these videos on how to use machines, special cutters, dang, you name it and all I need to do is cut a slash in the grass with my circular saw and then roll it up! YOU ARE A DIY GENIUS! Your so good, that I'm subscribing right now - you earned it!
@IsomEric3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support! Hope it's useful.
@DIYAllied3 жыл бұрын
"when your neighbors are at work, or at night, or with a bag over your head" LOL I feel you brother
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
Thx
@kevinanderson97523 жыл бұрын
Oh that was a good chuckle ...
@darthinvader27383 жыл бұрын
I snorted when he said that part. Too funny. 😂😂😂
@MsFated3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I do. If I do Anything DIY that would look stupid I just wait for my neighbours to be at work before getting started lol
@santhavaraja33733 жыл бұрын
Lol.. I died 🤣
@Tetrastructural Жыл бұрын
This video is perfect. Super helpful, super concise. No BS. It would be heaven if all DIY videos on KZbin were like this! You just made my day!
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
It would be heaven if all comments were like this one. Thanks!
@islandgrlwithgunz623 Жыл бұрын
Hey I second that. I just spent 20 looking over 30 KZbin clips on how to fix my turn signal issue but it took me that long to take the information from 6 clips it's so simple. I hate the BS and stories 😂
@kristenrush175910 ай бұрын
Just have to comment that we used your method with our zoysia that had invaded and filled up an empty flowerbed. Our yard guys had been taking care of that bit of "yard" and it was gorgeous grass, but we decided to return the bed to the flowers. It took almost no time to roll up our zoysia and transfer it to another location. We were absolutely dumbfounded at how easy it was to do! I don't think it took more than 20 minutes. Thanks for the DIY!!
@IsomEric10 ай бұрын
Happy to hear it work well for you. I had to look up what zoysia is - I guess there's lots of grass types out there. Thanks!
@patrujo2 жыл бұрын
Rolls came out surprisingly well. But your neighbors must have thought you lost it when you first started circular sawing your lawn. I raise my glass to you weird human🍻
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I had a lot of explaining to do.
@sammagham79898 ай бұрын
Neighbor: why is he cutting the Earth and filming it!!!! Honey we need to move!
@GermanSausagesAreTheWurst19 күн бұрын
@@IsomEric Around here, Karen from the HOA would have called the cops.
@AndrewK2092 жыл бұрын
Everytime i touch my yard i imagine my neighbors saying to themselves "how can he possibly make it look any worse" 😅😅😅
@anniegrace1784 Жыл бұрын
That is so funny. I love it.
@somebodywatchin Жыл бұрын
Do r worry about what they think!
@deenababie Жыл бұрын
LOLOL
@sawa1409 Жыл бұрын
Particularly my case! 😂
@79vluz11 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can relate!
@mots79772 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best tutorials to remove sod that I have ever seen. Well done on this. Great help!
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Thx for sayin'... hope it helps!
@Gor3osrs Жыл бұрын
I'm literally about to remove about 600 square feet of sod by hand and I'm so glad I found this video!!! You're awesome!
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
I hope it works out for you. Thanks!
@james90755 Жыл бұрын
Did you remove it? I am thinking about 600 sqft myself, and need to estimate the time.
@Gor3osrs Жыл бұрын
@james90755 my grass had to many weeds so I ended up renting a sod remover and it helped out a ton
@lyoness67 ай бұрын
This. Is. Frigging. Brilliant. I've spent the past 3 days trying to pull up the sod in my front yard - I have blisters on my blisters. I'm totally stealing this idea. Thank you!
@IsomEric7 ай бұрын
Sounds familiar - my wife and I were exhausted after going chunk by chunk ripping up just the first 10 feet. Plus it nearly filled the compost bin. I hope it helps. Thx!
@jakefriesenjake6 ай бұрын
If you keep on doing it, like for the next 5 years straight, those blisters turn into hard calluses. You'll be stronger than ever!
@yemmiagbebi Жыл бұрын
This is arguably the cleverest idea I’ve come across in 25 years on and offline. It is lateral thinking on a totally different level. The tools needed are simple and very straightforward. I will be using this method to lift the turf for the path I am laying in my back garden from the patio to the Arbour at the the corner of the garden. Thank you so much for sharing. I OWE you a pint of beer and a pizza if you ever visit England/U.K.
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
You're too kind... thanks! Pizza sounds good as long as it doesn't come with the mushy peas. JK - I actually like the mushy peas at most pubs. I hope it works out well for you. Cheers!
@yearight79563 жыл бұрын
In a past life this guy helped design the pyramids. If you made this method up you a have to be an engineer. If you’re not an engineer let’s talk. I would put money into any idea as savvy as this. You should patten this method and see if any companies would buy it or make it and give you a fair cut. This is great for an average homeowner who doesn’t want a machine or to spend 300 for a day. Well done sir.
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
I am an engineer... well spotted!
@jbrownch2 жыл бұрын
Genius! This works like a champ, even in FL with St. Augustine sod. My neighbors actually thought this was genius as well. MUCH better than renting the sod cutting machine.
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the feedback. My neighbors think I'm nuts... and so do many of my viewers. Glad to hear it worked out for you. Thanks!
@DreamingCatStudio2 жыл бұрын
This is genius! I'm too old and in pain to do it, but I'm in awe of how clever this tip is. Thank you!
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about the pain. I'm old enough to know what you're talking about, but young enough that the pain is still mild and manageable. Hang in there. I do appreciate the feedback - thanks!
@PaulGDowling Жыл бұрын
Stick with weed killer. You do not want to try this with a bad back especially if your lawn is in bad shape.
@margueriterizzo7925 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Very clever way to remove sod. I read about cutting with reciprocating saw, but this is genius rolling it up on 4x4. Great video.
@ericcarbonell9927 Жыл бұрын
This is a great video. It takes an engineer’s mind to think of this process. Very helpful. Thank you
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated. Yes, my background is in engineering - well spotted. Thanks!
@vuk8985 Жыл бұрын
2 years later and still a very good video. Thank you for posting.
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks - I'll take it. Hope it's helpful.
@natalieannehoward19293 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! I have a small front lawn that I want to convert to garden beds and was dreading the process of tearing it up. This is amazing and really simple - plus I already have all the tools for the job. Thank you so much for posting!
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hope it works for you.
@michaelhobbs8082 Жыл бұрын
Every KZbin video should follow this man’s lead.
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
I wish all KZbin comments were like this. Thanks!
@shepshape2585 Жыл бұрын
This isn't really what I was looking for, but I had to watch the whole thing because it's just too funny. Great ideas by the way.
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Glad it was entertaining. Hope you found what you we're looking for elsewhere. Thx
@shepshape2585 Жыл бұрын
@@IsomEric I did, thanks.
@uberdash007 Жыл бұрын
Extremely educational you gave franchise directions on how to get rid grass
@AlisonCrush Жыл бұрын
What a great idea. We've just moved into a house where the lawn is full of weeds and clearly been down for years. I haven't used a circular saw but your method works well, is quicker and more satisfying and I'm a five foot woman. So if I can do it... Many thanks
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Good to hear - glad it's useful. Thanks!
@smailib2 жыл бұрын
This is some ingenious outside-of-the-box thinking! Great idea!
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Thanks - hope it's helpful!
@hellsbellez2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!! 😀 I was fretting how I was going to remove my lawn to redo into a meadow and this just made me eager to get started, thank YOU! Brilliant 💡 🏆⭐
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
My pleaseure - Hope it goes well!
@sheldonortiz48162 жыл бұрын
Tested this out in a small area. Works great. I didn’t have rebar I just used the Maddox to help lift up the excess stuck grass. Now I just need to continue down my drive and re route my sprinklers
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear! Thx.
@lordunholy2 жыл бұрын
This is incredibly clever. It helps to have an edger and an ice chisel to start the edge. Thanks!
@obsidiansea2 жыл бұрын
Replacing my lawn grass with beneficial native plants. I ripped up a section w/hand tools, shook out the dirt (I needed it there), and now have a pile of decomposing grass with my compost. Can't wait for the plants to grow in the spring. 😊🌱
@MrDwaynecasey2 жыл бұрын
Nice, my mother-in-law is building a new addition and there would be a lot of grass that I could potentially use in my yard so this will help if we go down that route. Thanks so much for showing how to make your own sod.
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Glad it's helpful - your situation is perfect for this approach. Hope it goes well. Thx
@colleenfrantz7036 Жыл бұрын
niiiiiice!!!! MUCH better than how I thought I was going to have to tackle it! THANKS!
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Hope it helps - Thanks.
@ShellieSager2 жыл бұрын
WOW! I don't think I have the strength to do this, but this is genius and so helpful! I knew someone had to have a logical way to do this!
@MsCaribbeanChick Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness!!! You’re a meticulous genius and I thank you for sharing! Here I go. Wish me luck 😊
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying. Hope it goes well for you!
@aharami3 жыл бұрын
Great idea for when I have to install underground sprinklers. I'll use your method to dig up narrow channels of sod before digging my trench.
@HandsomeDevil5444 Жыл бұрын
the world needs more Eric B's. Nice!
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
That might make the world a little weird, but thanks... I'll take it!
@AthiestHereToo2 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful. I really appreciate that someone else could use it. Reduce reuse recycle right👍🏽
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Less work for me and it helped the guy who picked it up - he said he just needed a small amount of turf for his kids to play on.
@jumpermode2 жыл бұрын
DUDE!! This is by far the best of KZbin video I've ever seen!!! It's quick, to the point, VERY INFORMATIVE w/ tips I've never even heard of and you're quite hilarious!! THANK YOU FOR NOT WASTING ANY MORE BRAIN CELLS LOL !! 12/10 WOOT WOOT !! 🙌
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the feedback - hope it's useful. Thanks!
@goldenretriever15082 жыл бұрын
What a great idea. The only issue is that it's a two person job, but still the best option I have seen. Great video.
@stevebriggs2007 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I wish I came across this yesterday, before I rented a sod cutter for the weekend to do a small area.
@DaveBattle Жыл бұрын
Excellent idea. I never would have thought of using a circular saw, brilliant. Thanks for making the video!
@lsoedits2012 Жыл бұрын
Hope it helps. Thanks!
@Mr1fingersalute Жыл бұрын
Nice! Backyard ingenuity at its finest!💪🏻👌🏻
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks! In the words of the great Mr. Red Green... If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
@mattvanbilsen95146 ай бұрын
This is brillant idea. I need to remove the grass about 2m×2m size. I will let you know in a few days if it works well. Thank u for sharing idea.
@IsomEric6 ай бұрын
Hope it works out. Thanks!
@HousBinPhartiin2 жыл бұрын
What a great way to cut sod! Very ingenious! I need to cut 308 sqft. of sod for a gravel shed pad and I will try your method. Thanks.
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good fit for this method - hope it goes well!
@AC_Milan189911 ай бұрын
Circular blade attachment on your trimmer also works well but an excellent process that you have devised
@IsomEric11 ай бұрын
Agreed - a cutting blade attachment on a trimmer works nicely for making the linear cuts if you have one. Thanks!
@paulhaggett37103 жыл бұрын
Great idea- it worked really well. I used a 9" angle grinder along a batten of wood rather than a circular saw. It worked fine, you need to be wary of kickback keeping body parts out of the line of fire. Thanks
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good. Power tools rule over hacking and chopping by hand. Thanks for sharing.
@Miss.Patlii3 жыл бұрын
What is 9” angle grinder along a better of wood. I don’t have circular saw.
@Ar4nd0mTh0ught5 ай бұрын
You're a genius. Thank you for this. Probably just saved my neck and back some serious pain, and a good 50% of the hours I was about to lose working on this. Hopefully i don't hit any big rocks with the sawblade :P
@IsomEric5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sayin' - Hope it works out!
@soremi46262 жыл бұрын
This is the most brilliant way ever seen. Great job !
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so - hope it's helpful.
@christophergroom11834 ай бұрын
Great video. I have already sprayed and killed the areas of zoysia that I'm converting shrubs and flowers. I'll see what this method yields given this difference. Thanks for the ingenious and money-saving idea.
@IsomEric4 ай бұрын
Hope it's useful. Thanks!
@salvatorem19592 жыл бұрын
Wow. Pretty cool Great idea and thank you for sharing . I'm in the middle of doing my first sod job for a neighbor and I'm removing old sod that isn't in great condition with pick axe and pitch fork . Shaking the dirt out then throwing pieces of old sod into garbage . It's hard work but it feels good . Again thank you for sharing this , I will remember this and probably use it in the future
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, if the turf is in bad shape you might have a hard time getting someone to come and take it. Good luck!
@salvatorem19592 жыл бұрын
@@IsomEric oh no I'm just throwing this stuff out. It was sod that was laid two years ago but never really grew well due to my neighbor being in his 80s and was taking care of his wife as well. So he couldn't do the necessary watering and what not in the following weeks after laying the sod . This time im gonna water the grass and take care after I lay it out since he lives right around the corner from me . Ty again , Be well and have a great summer
@florencewang83882 жыл бұрын
👍best I’ve seen DYI removing the sod.
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated. Thanks!
@patric50762 жыл бұрын
Wow how ingenious. You're like MacGyver. Thank you for sharing.
@AriEvergreen Жыл бұрын
This is genius and so carefully explained. Thanks for posting.
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so - hope it's helpful.
@hectordehesa21182 жыл бұрын
I love a good hard day of work. This looks like a great idea.
@kimberlycitak Жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm not gonna do this but this is utterly brilliant.
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying!
@nathanirvine30078 ай бұрын
I'm going to do this to level a large high area and put it back flat. Thank you.
@IsomEric8 ай бұрын
Great idea! I never thought of that application. Hope it goes well.
@Fred_Durst12 жыл бұрын
lmao cut with circular saw while your neighbors arent home. great job.
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Enjoy.
@Rexcrispy2 ай бұрын
Great idea... probably use an edger to cut the grass if you have one
@IsomEric2 ай бұрын
Agreed! Thx
@dpowderhound65989 ай бұрын
Question for you... Where would you say the break-point is in terms of square footage of sod to be cut between this DIY method and renting a sod cutter from a big box hardware store? ($87/4hrs, $124/day) (E.g. 300sqft? get the sod cutter.) Great video, by the way!
@IsomEric9 ай бұрын
Great question. Hard to answer since there are a few to consider. In my case, I had no truck nor trailer hitch to use to transport a sod cutter, so I might be willing to sweat my through more sod by hand than a truck owner would. Another big factor is your age - I'm in my 50's so I can't grind through hard labor like I used to. Also, my helpers (kids) were pretty young, so they couldn't add much in the way of brute strength. Looking back, I think I easily could've done about twice what I did in the video (so 2 x 200 sq ft = ~400 sq ft total). Beyond that, the machine would probably have been looking like the better option. Hope this helps. Thanks!
@mjb121419633 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT!! So simple a process. So many times I could have used this Idea.
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Hope it helps. Thx
@awperonline65763 жыл бұрын
Very creative. I too use tools for things that they were not originally meant for and they do a great job.
@nickpizdaglava49462 жыл бұрын
I did the same with a circular saw but you perfected it the timber post and crank bar brilliant. Thankyou!
@Alyhaidar2 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant, I am going to use it your technique this upcoming weekend ;)
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hope it goes well for you.
@Scottyd21042 жыл бұрын
Really good technique especially for grasses like Kentucky bluegrass. I've started a similar area and thought there would be an easier way. This definitely makes the sod nicer especially if you are going to let someone else have it. Alas, no matter what you try, it's still going to be tedious and time consuming. Great vid!
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
You make a good point - it is still a fair amount of work no matter how efficient you try to be. Maybe I shouldn't have used the word "easy" in the title. Thx.
@LittleHouseOnTheHomestead Жыл бұрын
WOW! This is so smart! Exactly what I needed for my project!
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so - hope it's helpful!
@lindarobertson13413 жыл бұрын
Great idea. I love it when people are innovative.
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
Tanks!
@_RayOfLight_3 жыл бұрын
Man , you shared a brilliant idea 💡. Great 👍 job . God bless you .
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying!
@beverlybenson9981 Жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel. Thank you for your video.
@bobd.3 жыл бұрын
Great idea for removing sod! I have about 240 sq. ft. to remove and I may give this a try. I think I will try a piece of 4" PVC pipe (since I already have some) in place of the 4x4. When it comes time to remove it from the roll it will slip out much easier than the 4x4 having to be beaten out with a hammer. A PVC coupling or a cap on one end and drill your 3/4" hole through that for the turning lever/handle. The coupling is as thick or thicker than the pipe and drilling through it and the pipe should have enough strength to support the lever. Most big box stores sell short lengths (2 foot long) of 4" SCH 40 PVC pipe for less than $10, I believe 3" pipe would work also. You don't even need glue so don't buy any if you don't have some already, just get the pipe cap fully seated on one end. When it's time to remove the pipe pull it out from the end with the cap using the lever as a handle and centering it on the pipe. The end with no fitting should slide through the sod roll with little effort. You should not need a hammer or other tool to drive it out. Wetting the outside of the pipe with a little water before rolling up the sod may help if the sod is very dry, but the grass should slip fairly easily on the smooth plastic pipe without it. For cutting I will try my edger rather than mess up my circular saw. If using a circular saw be aware that any stones which the blade finds (and there WILL be some) can be ejected upwards with significant force to don't be hanging your face over the saw or let people get in front of you when cutting. Safety glasses are a good choice here.
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
PVC might be worth a try - always nice when you can use something you already have lying around. I agree that it'll be easier to pound out, but I wonder if the pipe will spin inside the roll of turf as you're cranking it along pulling up the grass. Not sure what will happen. I hope it works out for you.
@hqte18742 жыл бұрын
Wow that was genius! I’m going to rent the machine at Home Depot for $100 because I’m not quite that patient but what a great tutorial!!
@AdvancedLawn9 ай бұрын
You’re smart. I give you that. Definitely a homeowner tip.
@javee-th5no3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Job! U shot that like a champ! I also appreciate u putting video in narative speed x2..
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
My son filmed the work and helped putting the video together. Thx
@atomatom64423 жыл бұрын
Try using a reciprocating saw, faster and easier. Good idea!
@brianbailey462 Жыл бұрын
my thoughts exactly
@jaynook49809 ай бұрын
My favorite landscaping tool! Cuts limbs, roots, stumps like no other! Cheers 🍻
@talksickgamer8 ай бұрын
@@jaynook4980 Cuts limbs? 😲 The fuck you doing with that recip saw man? 🤨
@j-man-oo2ze6 ай бұрын
@@talksickgamer😂😂😂
@stevewoodward78503 жыл бұрын
Hey, that's really clever..........loving the turf being cut with a circular saw!
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
Whatever works...
@bobpress12353 жыл бұрын
Yeah, just perfect if ya don’t care about all the 15 dollar blades you gonna be destroying, did it ever occur to anyone to use the intended tool for lawn cutting--little thing called an “edger”?
@tonynovak35148 ай бұрын
Goog Ideas! Thanks for the good tips and ingenuity!
@IsomEric8 ай бұрын
You're welcome - hope it's useful. Thanks!
@KTS_852 ай бұрын
Could you use a lawn edger / trencher blade instead of a skillsaw?
@IsomEric2 ай бұрын
Totally! Many viewers have said they used an edger to make the straight cuts. I don't have one of those. Tried using a line-trimmer, but it just couldn't cut deep enough. Thx
@DAP2537 ай бұрын
This is a crazy method.. I just rented a sod cutter for $78 from HomeDepot.. Very easy to use only took about 2hrs to cut and remove the sod from a 25x15foot area. Yes you need a truck or small trailer to get the sod cutter.. But the sod cutter is the way to go!!
@IsomEric7 ай бұрын
"Crazy good", maybe... am I right!? Yeah, I don't even have a trailer hitch, so I was looking at a truck rental as well as renting the cutter. Decided to go the Red Green route instead.
@Clintlederhat5 ай бұрын
To cut the sod from the soil, I use a saws-all wood blade fitted with a homemade handle.
@IsomEric5 ай бұрын
Sounds reasonable... thanks for the tip.
@Paras989558 ай бұрын
Ill use my edger not circular saw, but the the rest is ingenious. Thanks for the video. Now time for me to get cracking 😅
@IsomEric8 ай бұрын
Sounds good - several other viewers have commented that they used a power edger instead of the saw to cut the lines. Hope it goes well!
@anniegrace1784 Жыл бұрын
Wow, this was great. Thank you so much!! You're the best
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying. Comments like this help balance out the haters who tell me I'm stupid for not just renting the powered sod cutting machine. Hope it's useful!
@thomashermann42283 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for taking the time to share!
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
Thx for saying so. Hope it's helpful!
@cburys2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@IsomEric2 ай бұрын
My pleasure. Hope it's useful!
@coastlinerenovations3556 ай бұрын
Thank you this is so helpful
@IsomEric6 ай бұрын
Np... hope it's helpful!
@mitchdaks6363 Жыл бұрын
very clever. I wonder if following behind with a string timmer might work instead of slashing.
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Never tried the line trimmer on the roots. I'm thinking that might work. Thanks for the input!
@mitchdaks6363 Жыл бұрын
after I commented, I felt stupid thinking the string would be too weak on the roots, but surely those rigid/serrated blade attachments would be perfect for the task....
@jchrisbecker Жыл бұрын
This video is exactly what I needed, appreciate it.
@suz-d9 ай бұрын
so flipping brilliant! Thank you for posting!
@IsomEric9 ай бұрын
Hope it's useful - thanks!
@Striperman3 жыл бұрын
That was very creative and it seemed to work well. I recently just used a manual sod cutter that I rented for $35 for the day and did 1500 sq ft. All is required is to kick it and hold on to the handles and the blade and roller does the rest. :)
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
I do like the look of those manual machines, but I've never tried one to compare the level of effort required. They are probably just as good as what I did, plus you do get to stand up while using it - that helps some. I have some foot problems, so the kicking looked rough to me but most users would likely be ok. Thanks for the input.
@rawon2 жыл бұрын
Where do you rent it from? Home depot?
@Striperman2 жыл бұрын
@@rawon You can if they have that in your area or a local tool rental place is where I rented mine.
@martinwong70413 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant. saved me a lot of money. thanks.
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped... Thanks!
@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. But what are you going to put as a replacement to turf?
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
We converted the irrigation to a drip line and installed a nice shrub bed surrounded by rock. Uses less water now and makes mowing a bit faster. I made this video before we got the new stuff in. Thx
@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib2 жыл бұрын
@@IsomEric 👍
@susanblackley70652 жыл бұрын
This is awesomely MacGyver! Brilliant!
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Strangely, I didn't watch much MacGyver when I was younger. I did watch a fair amount of The A-Team and The Red Green Show though.
@wolfthornhawkridge57057 ай бұрын
Very innovative, nice results.
@IsomEric7 ай бұрын
Thx for sayin'
@DJ-rq9qg Жыл бұрын
Sod cutter Rental !! But ingenious trick there!
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
If you go the powered sod cutter route, don't forget to rent a truck or a trailer to transport the machine. Oh, and be sure to install a trailer hitch on your car/suv if you do the trailer option. Also make sure you have an equipment ramp to load/unload the cutter because it weighs about 300 lbs. If you rent a manual kick-type sod cutter, then be sure your feet are in good shape because it is high impact. You won't be able to use one of those for long if you have foot problems like I have. Good luck. Thanks!
@GrumpyTy34er11 ай бұрын
I might be using this in a month or so to finally make a proper path from my driveway to the backdoor!
@IvanApache893 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Now i have to hire someone to do this for me
@ErikGuin3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@paulgreenleaf6003 жыл бұрын
Great idea. If you have a Stihl Kombi and the bed edger attachment you can use that in place of the circular saw. You will loose like a inch of sod when you cut your lines.
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
Good point - a powered edging tool would spare you the embarrassment of using the saw. I suppose you could cut the lines by hand with a hatchet if you don't have any power tools.
@mattmcd28033 жыл бұрын
@@IsomEric what about a half moon edger? It’s what I have, don’t have a circular saw or even a power edger
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
@@mattmcd2803 The half-moon edger would work fine if you have one. There are lots of ways to make the strip cut other than the circular saw. A sharp ice spade would do it. You could get down on the ground and use a hatchet. As long as the cut is fairly straight/clean it should be fine.
@misodinamosa3 жыл бұрын
You’re a flipping genius! Thank you!
@IsomEric3 жыл бұрын
You're too kind, but thx for sayin'.
@toddashton96967 ай бұрын
Ingenious. Thanks very much for this video
@IsomEric7 ай бұрын
Hope it's useful. Thanks!
@mbraddock842 жыл бұрын
Great idea. I thought this might help me but I have way too much to remove, might have to stick with renting a machine
@IsomEric2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, if you've got a large enough area to remove then the powered sod cutter is the way to go.
@richardfarmer2598 Жыл бұрын
Awesome- thanks for the great tips!
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
My pleasure - hope it helps. Thanks!
@jackdaniels29056 ай бұрын
You could use an edger instead of a circular saw, it's a long handled semi circle looking tool.
@IsomEric6 ай бұрын
Yep, I used one of those all the time as a kid doing yard work with my folks. I no longer have one, but many viewer have said the same thing about using edgers (powered or manual) instead of the saw. Whatever gets the job done! Thanks
@franklmon9610 Жыл бұрын
Very clever, good job 🎉
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thx for sayin'!
@Schmucketellyjoe3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this mad scientist effective message.