Paving a 495 FT Driveway - Asphalt, cost breakdown, how to

First documented project in a long series of projects for 65 acres
Come stay at the Cabin starting Sept 15, 2023!
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[@jinkim402]

It’s so amazing to see you create your dream life for yourself and your family. Been watching since about 20k subscribers. Congrats Matts!

[@malibu-ken]

Well said!

[@oldmanandthesea3384]

I was thinking how many times have I driven by that property over the past 50 years. Teehee. And now a good friend will live there. Very very joyful that you have found your bliss.

[@jazbah2194]

I know $30k is a lot of cheddar but that crew, plus truck, tractors, fuel and materials... $30k for all that work sounds like a great deal!

[@luke12]

About a week ago i was thinking to myself that I hadn’t seen a fishermans life video in so long, well I was gifted with what I might call the best video. I’m so glad this property has finally presented itself. And I really hope you get a decent chainsaw mill. Lot of useful timber for chicken coops or other stuff. Can’t wait to see what comes next

[@AManAndHisLand]

That's true. I should get one and use all that I had access to

[@leflopjames5628]

​@@AManAndHisLandYou should put up trail cams bro. At this point id take content even if it means two bears humping with you narrating.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

So good to see u back man. Been missing your vids! Really looking forward to watching this one.

[@nicktuttle7170]

Hey Matt it's good to see you back on KZbin. I run a small tree service in the central valley area with dead trees like that it can be dangerous to fall them. Because of the Beatles they turn powdery so there's not much control. I'd be more than happy to come help you out with falling some trees

[@AManAndHisLand]

Appreciate it!! That's super generous of you, thanks! My friend TJ from Alaska is coming to visit soon, and he used to cut trees for a living. We've got a bunch of work we're going to do around the property while he's here including cutting those trees. Will be safe as possible!

[@nicktuttle7170]

Right on I will be looking forward to the videos for sure. It looks like an awesome property

[@juliolua2104]

@@nicktuttle7170 If your based near or in Visalia I might be a great groundsman for you... I've got 10 years experience and have even worked with PG&E before on their line clearance program. I can use a saw, dump (P.T.O.), drive, chip, residential work experience, clean-up and have even done basic bucket cuts when needed and know how to control all the hydraulics on the trucks and lifts. Let me know if you could possibly use someone like that. What is the name of your company? I used to work for Cut it Right-Fresno, Creative Tree in Visalia, Arborworks in Oakhurst and Core Tree care in Paradise, Ca for the emergency clean up efforts driving their large buckets, working a chipping team and general clean up work after the fires.

[@RisingFenix_Experience]

Let’s GOOOOO‼️ Congrats bro‼️🙏🏼

[@pnutswaggy9198]

The lack of content from Fishermans life made me come here. Happy for you and your project

[@parafax]

Mike from Minnesota. Great to meet you on Saturday. Patch works, but eyesight sucks. I;m starting on your first video tonight.

[@FirstStateFishing]

So happy for you man , you deserve it! This is so sick!

[@asintonic]

omg sooooo glad to see you again. Thanks dont be a stranger lol peace

[@AManAndHisLand]

Excited to share all the things going on up here!

[@Jdpacificmackerel]

Hello happy Sunday I'm new to both of your KZbin channels the fishing 🎣/camping/hunting happy fishing can't what to see more great videos

[@mastuve]

I was just wondering when I would see a video here. Looks like I am going to enjoy this

[@comontoshi]

Don’t forget to build wing walls on those culverts! Also check your wild-land urban interface (WUI) regs. . . . trees are nice to look at but wildfires are heartbreaking . . . my residence was consumed by a wildfire 11 years ago. 😎😘

[@lifeofeels8271]

What an amazing property. I'm so happy for you and Sarah. Congratulations

[@abiel.rodriguez]

I love this new phase in your life. I wish Id have the opportunity to live in a nice mountain, with lots of land and peace. Theres several youtubers that have done this, Andrew Camarata, Life Uncontained, Diesel Creek etc. Congratulations Matt

[@TooDamnBlown420]

We miss you on the other channel. It's been the longest 3 months of my life with no fishing content 😂. Glad you're getting situated with the land. Sending nothing but blessings!

[@anthonyure8855]

Love the support from everyone, and you’re the man and I love watching you, anyways, I pave for a living, I would save those guys numbers because that work they did is gonna be ugly in the next couple of years

[@deannaiverson9389]

We have been waiting for more videos.thats an awesome piece of land you got can't wait for more videos.

[@indicanolan]

hey! love your new home! that horse looking donkey looks a bit malnourished, could you maybe feed it some nutritional goodies? please and thank youuu! excited for him/her become more friendly!

[@kevinhardin5484]

Watching from the Philippines. Really enjoy your videos.

[@mustangc80]

Congrats Matt, Happy for you. Many more blessings to you and to your family.

[@marklalone3091]

Congrats on your new property. Found this video to be very informative and enlightening BTW... and was fun to watch. Never knew the stages of road building. What a beautiful improvement.

[@Squidaly]

If this video was an hour long I'd watch it twice. Keep up the good work you're living the dream Matt!

[@B17714]

Thanks for the price breakdowns!

[@ThriftyGarage]

Asphalt looks great!

[@vernbolstad3956]

It’s so awesome to watch a guy with that amount of experience and talent with big equipment! Worth every penny!

[@LuisGutierrez-gh9wu]

Fishermans life upgrade is awesome, a man and his land has a beutiful ring to it, cant wait to find out how to get a tour of your new place, and maybe even fish with u, I've been watching your fishing videos for a long time, and live close to outdoor pro shop, keep up the good work with both your channels, loving it. God bless

[@AManAndHisLand]

Send an email, we can work it out!

[@GearsNCarpentry]

Been waiting for this, making dreams come true Matt! Wish you and the family the best on this journey!

[@alexandereilers6281]

I was just wondering where you’ve been. It all makes sense now lol. Amazing progress!

[@ryanhansen8312]

Damn good work, looks sick. And the man is right just hop on and start using the machine. Thats how I learned excavator and skidsteer.

[@OrangeOutdoors]

Congratulations on all the success… I remember watching your videos when u were like 50k. Awesome to see people doing good! Hopefully my channel someday will get close to where yours is at and we can do a calab!!

[@Jo_Nthejeep]

This is awesome Matts! It’s so amazing to see how far you’ve come. Can’t wait to see the finished product and be able to come up for some fishing!

[@cisco00079]

Its looking good Matt! I was woimdering and why you havnt gone fishing. Now i see why. Cant wait to camp at your spot. 😁

[@bay015boy]

Finally I have been waiting

[@toymaster5464]

I love your honesty and getting your dream come true! Thanks for the update and actual costs of your project! I wish you only the best of luck and look forward for your next update video Matts!

[@vernbolstad3956]

So happy to see you all moving forward and still updating! Let’s go!

[@christophermccullough431]

such an amazing chapter and such a joy to follow! can't wait to visit again!

[@joshshellymccoy9402]

That's such a beautiful piece of property. Happy for you and all of the success you have had. Looking forward to all the new videos and channel!

[@gabrieln3613]

Just found your channel, came here from your other channel.....I left a comment on your Fisherman's Life but it may be better left here......congratulations, what a beautiful property. I have 45 years experience designing Eco-Communities, Homesteads, Food Growing Farms, Landscapes, Greenhouses, Lakes, Ponds, Swimming Pools (100's of those in many states), Structures, etc. For doing this work, currently we have myself, 2 farmers, 2 architectural drafters, Interior Designer, Naturopathic Doctor, Realtor, graphic designer.....and then many other associations with experts in about every field needed to help steward land in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. That includes food growing/farming while improving the ecology as part of the process. Suggest a shallow diving (2' to 3') crankbait or spinner bait to do your shoreline exploring, to cover a bit more ground as you discover what's in your ponds. We also prepare all the building permit documents for what we do........based in California but work in many states and Central America. Again, wow, what a gem of a property!

[@gabrieln3613]

P.s. the small "tubes" they placed in the bar ditch along the driveway....those are filled with straw and their function is to slow the velocity of the water running in the ditch. In terms of erosion, if water is allowed to pick up speed it has more power to erode your soils and carry it away downstream in the watershed. The fine silts can eventually find their way to your ponds and muck up the bottom, or worse if it goes to a stream/river with gravel beds that fish spawn in those silts can cover over the gravel and prevent fish being able to lay & fertilize their eggs in the voids in the gravel. I used to give seminars on this.

[@7Wolf2k]

Nicely done, Matts. Can't wait to see where you go with this project/life change. It sure looks inspired.

[@perfectweather]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@roadglide20031968]

So Kool you sharing this with all of us! This is definitely some very exciting events! Super excited for you and the fam!!!

[@ChrisPfish2]

Property looks sweet. Congrats on the next chapter, change is hard but you seem to have a great plan and a lot of happiness in your future!

[@user-ly2id7sh7g]

Congratulations Matts, nice to see you back

[@FishingAdventuresDubai]

You are doing great work Matt, the property is beautiful and im so excited to see further progress. Good luck brother.

[@p3anut469]

So good to see something from you Matt’s!

[@Mespana757]

Been a fishermen’s life subscriber since way back in the days and it’s been incredible watching you grow from a few subscribers to now. I’ve been watching old videos to keep me busy since you haven’t posted in 3 months not guna lie I was kinda getting a little worried something was wrong but happy to see you’re doing well! Congratulations on all your successes man and for those to come! Patiently waiting for some more catch & cooks! Haha peace out man much love from VA!

[@drag0ndregh]

Congratulations Matt! Long time follower here. Love your solo camping and fishing adventures. Keep it up!

[@mmmmmray]

Excited to continue to see you develop this land, Matt! Already looking awesome.

[@Jared-ww1ux]

Glad to see you are doing well! Was worried about you there for a minute! Enjoy the new land brother!

[@FernandoLopez48]

I'lve beeen looking forward to this channel's first upload and look forward to more. Congrats and look forward to see more content on all your channels!

[@oliviamassey9519]

So happy you’re back!!! We missed you!!!

[@michaellavell4159]

I am very happy you have finally made a video! So excited can't wait to see the air bnb definitely going to check it out

[@QuocNguyen-tp6cb]

Congratulations Matts! Can't wait to visit!

[@VISUAL-LY]

Looking forward to more videos and joining you on this next chapter! So awesome bro!!🙌🙌

[@fishes74]

Congratulations Matt, been following you for a very long time and happy to see what you've accomplished! Cheers Brother!!

[@donholloway0302]

Congratulations on your accomplishments!! Awesome job on updating your property. Both Maria and I enjoyed the video and we are definitely looking forward to doing some camping with you all in the near future. I have a Ford F-250 SD Diesel 2004 with an 811 Artic Fox Camper.

[@jimeneazy5999]

Truly inspirational. Can't wait to see what's next to come!

[@italovaccaro7263]

ive always loved ur fishin videos. but you brought it up a whole new level now that ur making videos in my favorite spot

[@joeforonda9409]

Good Luck on your new venture- can’t wait to see what’s next !

[@MrDaoby]

I've been waiting for this update! Sooo excited for this!!!

[@killingitfishing3950]

Congratulations bro, you have come a long way & achieving your dreams . You showed us how to live & enjoy your life everyday. I have been watching all your fishing videos ,& really miss new ones. Will definitely hope to see more soon & hopefully one day come up to visit your new place with my family and do camping with you Raj

[@atlpinoy3618]

Glad you’re back brother! Excited about this channel and new chapter for your family! Excited for the new content!

[@greynoise1409]

Great work, Matt.

[@Sirjacome48]

Tear to my eye, seen you grow so much, much love brother. stay strong.

[@EarthenRangers]

Great work, it looks amazing out there!

[@salmott]

Congrats Matts! Looking forward to this content.

[@Ginnetix]

Awesome man! I'm excited to see more

[@buscobeachcrew6128]

Happy for you. I'm a professional asphalt installer. I've never seen anything like that my whole life hope you didn't pay much because it's not going to last

[@hellatrynafish]

glad you are back on KZbin. happy for you and your family. looking forward to coming out to camp once it's ready!!! Stay blessed and safe!

[@corybazzar1242]

I was so excited to see a video on this channel this morning!! Congrats on the first upload - can't wait for more!

[@AManAndHisLand]

Thank you!

[@md99si]

Was waiting to see what was going on here! Good luck with everything!

[@donb8888]

I am so very happy for you and your family!

[@grgnfl05]

Hey it's great to see the new channel! What an awesome endeavor. The property looks gorgeous. I love your energy and enthusiasm. My wife and I love your fish cooked in butter with avocado too. Great videos. Best Wished for your new projects.

[@mikePNW]

Good to see you bro! Can't wait for the next chapter.

[@JR-bw3tr]

Awesome bro you deserve every thing , you earned it brotha So so happy for you and your family Much respect and appreciation

[@dianetbailey9185]

Looking good Matt’s. So proud of you and the dedication you have. ❤🙏🏻👍🏻🐈‍⬛

[@maccamph6085]

Okay. That was pretty awesome to watch. Just finished watching your Fisherman life Channel. And come over to see your new Channel and pretty cool man. Awesome to see you and your family doing well. Awesome my dude

[@romeras600]

So awesome, congratulations

[@Bigtonesoutdoors]

I’m such a big fan from seeing you catch fish years ago to this blows my mind !

[@edwinyoon]

Congrats on the place brother, it’s looking awesome. 🎉

[@martinhernandez6506]

Good evening Matt & Family ! Beautiful property, they done a great job on the road ! Thanks for sharing this process with us ! Keep up the great work & keep smiling !

[@raajlee1409]

load more videos mate..really would love to see what you do at your property...cheers...more videos....

[@terryquan9052]

Cool to watch! That was a huge project.

[@twobears11]

Awesomeness! Congratulations

[@tblazy3463]

Looks amazing. Congrats!😁

[@John_bcm]

Congratulations all your hard work is paying off and for a young man, you are really living the dream.

[@ryefry]

Before you dropped the price, i thought 4 times what you said. I think that's a really good price. 10 years ago my grandma paid $5K for a residential driveway 100 feet long in Portland, OR.

[@anthonytrejo3281]

That’s awesome. I’m digging it. I grew up in the suburbs of Southern California. When I retired from the Army I moved to countryside of central New York. Got the chickens, garden, splitting my own wood etc. wife does the canning. We tapped maple trees this year which was awesome. Learning as I go. Glad to see your doing well. Keep it up.

[@MaaanListen]

I did learn something, thank you for sharing!!

[@makergrey]

Just randomly checked in to see if you'd started posting here and it's great to see that you have! Feels like the old days of Fisherman's Life.

[@suzanneng5326]

This is so exciting! Can’t wait to see what you do with the land :)

[@user-nz6gs3zh9i]

It’s looking amazing Matt

[@donsteffen4012]

Bro... I am so happy for you.. I told my wife, I would love to stay on your property for vacation, I've watched you for so long, I feel like you're fam👊👊💯

[@jasonpingree]

Can't wait to see more from this channel. Dope stuff. Cool ass property

[@Cssisabeautifulthang]

Been watching you since idek when. Love the content

[@jabe6935]

Congratulations on the new property and new life!

[@damonmd3]

Dope man you inspired me to create my own channel to try and make my dreams a reality. Seeing your evolution and this new channel is even more inspiring thx brotha !!!

[@VoyErRMANN]

so cool bro .congrats brotha!!

[@garyblack2858]

Just jumped over from your fishing channel and subscribed. Excited to watch your "homestead ranch" grow! Happy for you and your family.