QUICK & EASY WAY TO LEVEL ANY SLOPED BACKYARD! | DIY RETAINING WALL

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[@MotanyaneMathumetse]

Wow wow wow❤

[@TheHandyCreators]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@arnonymous7211]

Thanks for the video 🙏

[@TheHandyCreators]

Thank you so much for your support!!

[@ksejour06]

This solved my issue perfectly!!! Thank you

[@TheHandyCreators]

We are extremely happy to hear that, that’s what our channel is all about! Thank you for the support 🙏🏼

[@1Sweeetsage]

Beautiful work happy people thanks for the inspiration! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheHandyCreators]

Thank you for your kindness 🥰🙏🏻

[@autosustentableproposito9662]

Impressive👌

[@TheHandyCreators]

Graciassss ! 🧡🧡

[@Jaygotdimes]

Nice job 👍🏾

[@TheHandyCreators]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

[@jamesgerard9330]

This was very helpful

[@TheHandyCreators]

We are so glad you think so!

[@toofypeg7931]

What a fantastic job! I’m going to try the same in my garden in the U.K. you guys are great!! Cheers and I’ve subbed 😀🍻👍🏻

[@TheHandyCreators]

Hii! Omg U.K. 🙈😭 wow!! This is unbelievable! We are so happy you liked the video and we hope yours turns out GREAT!!!

[@tcaver]

Really nice, my backyard slopes are so bad, so irritating. I may have to use stone as I worry about all of our rain and we would have to do a few of these to get a normal looking backyard. Ty for this great vid.

[@TheHandyCreators]

Thank you so much, we truly appreciate it! Honestly, we had a similar issue in our backyard and this same concept helped. The stone would definitely be a great option for the rain, we wish you the best of luck with your project 😊

[@MujerMaravilla1941]

Love this!! What would you recommend to level a spot in the yard without a retaining wall? I would like to add a shed to my backyard but I know I need to level the ground first and then build a foundation for the shed. If you did a video on building a shed foundation that would be awesome!!

[@TheHandyCreators]

Thank you so much! For a shed foundation would be a similar process, only if you wanted to hide the retaining wall a little bit more you can keep digging and hide it underground. The key is to pick the highest point of the area you are trying to level and go from there

[@elizabethtorres6461]

👍👍👍👍

[@TheHandyCreators]

Thank you thank you !! 😊😊

[@valerieseeley4133]

I really enjoy your videos. Could you recommens a tool to cut down about 4-6 inches of my lawn? I have a long and narrow (35ftx19'6) gently sloping yard. Rather than raise the back I thought lowering the last 12 feet by 6 inches ( grade and put in stone for the base and to support where i cut down would create some dimesion. I would put my gazebo and fire pit there. I keep getting told I need to hire "a man" to do it. Is there a tool that can cut into compacted and likely stony ground? (Ontario, Canada)? thank you

[@TheHandyCreators]

Honestly, we have not heard of a tool that can do that. Usually what we do when leveling ground is just shoveling the excess dirt and then stomp it using a tamper. If you are able to find a tool that does that, please let us know! We would love to know for the future. 🙏🏻

[@elisabethjones4917]

Very beautiful job! I love the natural mulch look ❤️ IMO and since I'm fixing other things around the house first , it seems expensive and unnecessary. Is there something wrong with having a sloped yard that I may have yet to discover? Or did the customer just want something aesthetically pleasing to them?

[@TheHandyCreators]

Thank you for the kind of words! The client wanted this done because they were going to add a fire pit and seating area, therefore, needing a straight backyard. In our opinion, unless you absolutely want to get rid of a slope or are going to be building something on top of it, it is not necessary

[@tionabennett8588]

Hi guys very nice and informative video so great job on that. I’m trying to level just enough space for a 12ft trampoline on my side yard that’s a hill like slope. I don’t need to do the whole side but just a big enough ares for that. If my trampoline is 120"L x 120"W x 95"H would I need wood pieces? if so how big? Do I want the wood to be the same length as my trampolines L&W? This would initially be my first DIY job and need help with materials to buy & measurements for my wood if needed.

[@TheHandyCreators]

Thank you so much for asking us for the guidance, we truly appreciate it! Our advice is to level the slope of the area using wood that is longer and wider than your trampoline. We like to error on the side of caution and give ourselves some wiggle room.

[@anthonygarcia3504]

You guys should do a video on doing quick distressed/antique wood projects and include prices and profits.

[@TheHandyCreators]

Thank you so much for the recommendation. We love that idea! 👏🏻

[@nacquatabryson8365]

Will this work for a heavier material like rock, sand or gravel. It looks easy but I didn’t necessarily like the mulch look. I want to be able to sit in our slopped spot. Use it as a patio.

[@TheHandyCreators]

Yes, it should work with a heavier material, but the area will need more support to withstand the weight. We did something similar to level our backyard when we built our backyard seating area, and it has held up beautifully

[@eddiek8185]

Great job, how much does a job like this cost?

[@TheHandyCreators]

It can vary depending on the size of the area that you are trying to recreate, and how much your local vendor charges for the supplies

[@thatboynando3035]

Did you use concrete for the 2x4 braces for the 2x12

[@TheHandyCreators]

Yes, we used wooden braces to secure it and give it support

[@snapperproman21370]

great job,and video.i am looking forward to try on my slpoed yard.I am also subscribing.

[@TheHandyCreators]

Yess! We hope it comes out GREAT! The client absolutely loves it 🙏🏻 thank you for following along !!

[@penguinistas]

Bamboo.. it takes over everything...

[@TheHandyCreators]

Yes! We were super itchy every time we were around it as wrll

[@ricardomartinez3729]

Some county have laws about bamboo being evasive and that the property owners has to contain it on your own property or you will be liable for removal on another property and on HOA common grounds. Bottom line is the owner of the bamboo has to keep it contained on his property and not let it spread to other areas.

[@debbiebone895]

I M leveling area for grandsons pool so I don't think wood works.maybe you can say how to level this

[@TheHandyCreators]

Honestly, this is not something that we’ve done in the past, but maybe you can look into doing a similar concept using cinder blocks to build a retaining wall.

[@maggiereyes1272]

You look like Kate Upton

[@TheHandyCreators]

Why thank you 😊

[@mackmcginley3541]

Guys, make shure your looking at the lense not the screen

[@TheHandyCreators]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mandingo609]

How do do a diy without actually teaching anything

[@TheHandyCreators]

How to pretend we don’t teach instead of admitting you need to hire the job out as oppose to doing it yourself 😉

[@latoyagall11]

Is this a male the one with the long hair?

[@TheHandyCreators]

Not sure what that question has to do with the video, but since you are so interested that is my lovely wife. Don’t be an internet bully.

[@latoyagall11]

@@TheHandyCreators asking a question is not bulling. I wasn’t sure because she had a deep manly voice. It was just a genuine question.

[@TheHandyCreators]

A “genuine question” would be one that contributes to the topic of the video, not one to categorize someone simply because of how they look or speak. If you look at our channel, the first words are “husband and wife”, therefore, asking such questions are of no importance and do not belong on this channel.

[@charlyespino9253]

You are rude and lack manners. What does it matter to you if this woman's voice is strong and self-assured? Just enjoy the great content.

[@jeffchtx]

@latoya are you a sad lonely pathetic loser who can't tell a beautiful woman from a man just because you think her voice is more baritone than your own squeaky one? Just asking a question(?)

[@Phalia.co-]

Can I put a shed on this and will it stay level?

[@TheHandyCreators]

We would definitely not recommend. Mulch rots over time and moves with the weather. I would consider something like paver base, concrete or even rocks.

[@Mobev1]

That is not ground contact treated.

[@TheHandyCreators]

You might have to fight that with Home Depot, as their tag specifies Ground Pressure Treated Lumber 😅

[@Mobev1]

@@TheHandyCreators that is good but I wouldn’t use Home Depot. The stuff I buy is for docks and it is dripping wet all the way through. If you live near water find out where the dock builders buy.