Retaining Wall Skills: Beginner to Advanced

[@EhhWhatsUpDocc]

Stan!!! These kind of videos are what really help people understand the more intricate parts of these type of jobs. Keep ‘em coming!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome 😎 stoked to share!

[@199vinny]

you TRULY have no idea what you do for people like me and being a teacher when there may not be one around; thanks brotha we all appreciate it.

[@GreenwavesforChrist]

You have absolutely no clue the blessing that you’re providing every day. Isn’t that the greatest blessing of them all! Dude you took me from lawn care work where I could not get over 80 yards per week to having the aspiration enough to change the scope of work that we do and it has changed my life. Mad respect!

[@DavidSumlin]

These types of videos have a long shelf life and are worth big $$

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you!

[@cc5477]

These Videos are a Great Way to Show Non-Builders on How Much Work goes into their Walls and the Cost 💲 Not Only the Materials but the Workmanship. To do it Right the 1st Time and Not 5-10 years later.

[@Dirtmonkey]

good point. 👍

[@lisawiese884]

I watch A LOT of "how to" videos. This is THE most excellent and informative I have seen. Glad I'm subscribed! Thanks for the chapters and time stamps...wish others would do the same!

[@marcosmendoza2516]

Wow! Step by step! Well done Stan! This instructional video will help any of us to tackle the house project at home or on a job site.

[@Mangold2865]

The more training videos the better. Step by step if possible. Great videos as always. I’ve watched so many of them

[@baronclime6423]

Knowledge is power. Doesn't matter who you are. Great video and as always Stan, thanks for educating folks.

[@Original-Yellow]

This is exactly the content I need. Rock on.

[@Dirtmonkey]

🤘👊

[@solomonberry5176]

The more knowledgeable you put out the better Stan! As a construction worker these videos are great to learn and adapt to the skills needed to build these types of walls.

[@HalfCutGarage]

I'm getting to be an old dog Stan but I'm always trying to absorb more knoweledge!!! Keep em comin bud!

[@Dirtmonkey]

That’s how you do ittt 👍 More comin!

[@CZAnthonyX]

42 Min of education? Heck yes!! I love learning this kind of stuff! I am having a great week, and hope you are as well! I wish more people would take the time to do this kind of thing!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Nice! glad your having a good week. I was worried that 42 min of hardcore training might not go over well but I was also hoping that it might help some people out. Appreciate hearing the feedback.

[@MHamlin30]

Yes please. Keep’em coming. The more details the better.

[@Dirtmonkey]

You betcha

[@thedadchronicles]

I really appreciate videos like this! I would like to see a video on ground prep; finding where to start and setting up the grade. Thank you for what you do Stan!

[@western.pa.fishing]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video. It’s helped me tackle my own project confidently. Thank you

[@andysukosd8177]

Love the video, never to much education. I love to know how things are made and how things are built. Great job. Love watching !

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Andy- appreciate the input. have a great week bud.

[@leosoto4174]

Hi Stanley....."Great educational Videos for DYI home owners like myself.....I wish we had more guys like you & your team.

[@marklittle9341]

Great "How to" video. I'm researching to do a retaining wall in my back yard and this video was a GREAT help.

[@keithscabin]

I’m trying to build a business for being a contract excavator for a variety of businesses. I’m educating myself on these jobs to help me understand landscaping needs. Thanks for all of these videos

[@Trailseeker13]

Thanks for the lesson Stan & Jim. and Thanks to Jim and Joe for throwing block around all day to get us this info

[@Dirtmonkey]

Big thanks to the guys at patio town and versa-lok for helping put this together.

[@EMT1514]

I am novice and have only helped with a couple paver jobs and retaining walls! These videos are awsome and appreciate you taking the time to teach things right!!

[@nathanjamesDewey]

Stan. Three years ago I started off on my own doing landscaping and I didn’t even know how to build a retaining wall. I didn’t even know Versalok block existed. But I’m watching your videos alone and finding a supplier that has that block retaining walls are my bread and butter in my business now

[@Dirtmonkey]

Dude- that is huge! good for you bud👍👊

[@brianmieczkowski9305]

Thank you Stan! God bless! I’m starting my first ever wall and I’m super excited!

[@CajunSmurfy]

This is awesome! Takes alot of time to put these together. I am just beginning a business. These videos will help emensley!! Chris- Broussard, Louisiana

[@kylesmith8769]

Stan, you are truly a remarkable guy! Thank you for taking time to share this process in such detail.

[@Dirtmonkey]

You are very welcome! Thanks for being here

[@woodyfpv5331]

Would love a video going over what codes need to be followed in MN when doing landscape contracting.

[@SlytigerSurvival]

Best video I have seen on the subject ever! These training videos are very beneficial!

[@kingswellkeptlawncareliny6110]

Great video stan like always. I’m new to the lawn care and landscaping field. I want more videos on tutorials on landscaping so I can add more services then the basic clean ups, mowing, planting and etc. Installing- Pavers; patio, walkway, driver way, and steps Concrete- patio’s, walkway, driverways and step Same with asphalt and all the maintenance it may require Installing a fence Building sheds TIA. Please include all tools needed for the projects from hardway to more time saving way tools to get the job done faster.

[@thomasdavisiii1]

Thank you sent it too 3 friends because I've learned from u. You clearly learned how and why u do what u do to make the best wall

[@btbinnovationsllc6815]

Great video Stan. Great content, good format. It wasn't too long at all.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad ya liked it! thanks buddy

[@ronaldsimmons8346]

Great tutorial. You guys made a good team and balance each other very well. Nice work.

[@kylekroschel3879]

Information videos are sweet! But I also love your jobsite videos the most cause you learn so much by you and your crews and all the new and cool tools for hardscaping that us regular guys can't get!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Noted 👌 Glad you're here! Thank you

[@evanfieldale1015]

these videos are great. they've helped me grow my own business from simple soft scaping to getting into hardscaping!

[@Josh-pg3km]

I love these kinds of videos, would love to see more like it and actual installs as well.

[@RogerW9421]

Nice job thinking of all the questions and then answering them! Loving this! Gave me a LOT more to think about!!!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome! Thank you! Hope it helps out

[@blakeumthun8128]

I've built a handful of walls with the typical "open cell" blocks and I have to say, the speed that these guys are installing the versa-loc system is mind blowing... AND NO EXTRA ROCK. My step-son just built a wall with these and he loved them except for making corners, since we're both used to getting pre-made pieces. I will be replacing my timber walls this year and have been contemplating this system but have been worried about corners. This is the exact video I needed to help make my decision.

[@Ivy-u8g]

Mr. Stan, I find all ur videos very educational and informative i learn a lot continue to do it

[@seandonaghy9224]

Excellent how to do your job and homeowner DIY I personally haven't been building walls lately it's good to look at things like this video to keep me educated and relearn methods of building walls one thing I didn't notice in this video I may have overlooked it is the dead man course that is what we call it the first block gets buried it is your concrete footing so to say and how to stair step your wall at the base course I've done a lot of walls on hillside and you are supposed to start at your lowest point and work your way up one thing I forgot to mention all of these non-masonary walls origin from masonry walls you had to have a concrete solid base to stabilize support the wall I am not a masonry but I know this is fact these non-motor walls are for those who do not understand masonry but it still has a lot of the mathematic structure ingenuity involved I am a learning by the seat of my pants almost self-taught this is why these videos that you're producing are helpful I was building these walls and then the company air vault decide to put a educational class for its local contractors thank goodness I was doing at least 90% of it correct but that 10% could cost someone property injury or life again thanks for the videos

[@adventurefilms]

We love watching this channel, I don't do any of this type of work, I'm a CAD designer, but I just love your channel and your work builds!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Wow, thank you!

[@mikewashington2032]

Excellent video! Clear, concise and easy to apply due to ease of understanding the the plan. Thank you!

[@motionman0]

Fantastic video Stan! All your videos are top notch! YES to a paver retaining wall video! I get this request a lot here in Texas. Apparently, with a paver retaining wall you do not need an enginer for that.

[@bobbybridges9384]

Yes these videos are great. Keep putting them up.

[@RaphaelTeixeira-mi5sn]

Amazing video, one of the best channesl from KZbin

[@MrPedrofoto]

Hey Stan. These 'how to' videos are a blessing to us contractors on how to construct using new materials. Always great to learn from the best. God bless and go get 'em. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 Peter Dunne Landscapes

[@DesertJacks]

Much appreciated Stan. Really enjoy these type of videos. Keep em' comin!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Will do! Thank you

[@michaelmay9800]

Seriously dude thank you so much for these videos it’s such a huge resource!

[@jesseciscar9781]

As a business owner I really appreciate your help with training videos this is awesome brother 👏 🙌

[@Dirtmonkey]

Happy to help. Go get em 👊

[@thebean1693]

I started as a snow fighter for a, let’s say production based company and moved to enhancements, LOTS of installs and rock bed stuff. Took a small break from landscaping; ie: I had enough of the far drive (and I was young and shithead) started this spring back to landscaping after a year of lumberyard work and I use your videos to stay fresh’d up. From Ohio. Again big thanks 🙏

[@Dirtmonkey]

Very cool- Thanks for tuning in 👊

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

I'm a lawn service business owner and operator, so do any and all things outdoors...! I'm gonna be digging some ponds for fish, but I'm in Florida... it's all sand down here...! Thanks and keep it up and go enjoy some nature today...!

[@gummilama2283]

Hey Stan, i hope you and your family is safe as most of Minnesota is experiencing bad weather, i myself am currently in a tornado warning without power. Stay safe

[@Elements153]

Instant Subscribe! Great video and thank you for this. I have a project coming up this summer and this video taught me everything i needed to know.

[@greenwoodsbushhogging6704]

Thank you for being so open to teaching everyone. As always you have outdone yourself in breaking it down. I still suggest hands on training before you dive in head first, but I just learned a few new ideas on retaining walls.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate that a ton! & hands on training is definitely a good call too

[@EricVB20]

These videos are awesome! Thanks for educating and the excellent detail!

[@samthompson1270]

Awesome video Stan!! That was VERY informative and helpful. And yes, a paver video would be great.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Cool beans 👍

[@gregggillis3344]

Great video. Keep them coming great channel. Thank you for your efforts

[@groundsmanoutdoorservices4839]

please make more videos like these! love this. I would love a video like this for pavers too

[@keitharcher5723]

Home owner about to build a 100'+ feet of retaining wall / raised bed. I was inspired by your channel and will be using versalock so this is very relevant for me!

[@Dirtmonkey]

best of luck on your build bud👊

[@marksilk7582]

Tremendous amount of information... well done and greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Happy to help and share! Thanks for the support 👊

[@KGSHEAMASONRY]

Great video Stan very informative starting to realize how much more I like versa block compared to Alan Block or some other systems that we use in our area

[@Dirtmonkey]

After using versa-lok I stopped using the others for the reasons you see in this video.

[@omarsiam9255]

Thank you, I’m building 8 ft retaining wall with the stairs and curve wall this video was very helpful .

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad it was helpful! Go get em

[@stuartfarrell6729]

this was a great training video i getting ready to do my first major retaining wall and after looking at the specs for the block they are the perfect fit for my needs now to see how they do in pricing

[@Brian-wq6oi]

You are a great educator. No time wasted when watching your videos. Awesome.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I appreciate that! I try to get to the point as fast as possible.

[@skiptrace4034]

Educational videos done properly like this are PRICELESS!!! Thank you

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sharing is caring 😁 Glad you like em

[@societiesbandits673]

Yes Stan I would love to see training videos on pavers, boulder retaining walls, and equipment like skid steer and excavator.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Noted! Thanks

[@rogerozdarski2935]

Love these videos. Would love to see a train video on pavers.

[@jeremykrueger8656]

Awesome videos!!! Keep them coming.

[@Dirtmonkey]

More coming 😁

[@robertcarey4178]

Dirt monkey is the small contractor's guardian angel 😇. Love the content keep em coming.

[@curiousamiba]

I never learned any of this but am learning from watching you tube videos. Your idea would be incredible

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad to hear it helps. Thank you

[@proconcretecoatings4916]

Hey bud, it’s been awhile since I’ve been on KZbin. Just want to say thanks for all the time and effort you put into these training videos! Thanks 🙏

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for caring!! Glad you're back

[@jasonberezny9705]

Awesome presentation!✌️🪨

[@jpyocum6560]

Love these kind of videos. Would love to see something in depth with the estimating side of things. Sq footage, ordering materials, etc for hardscaping. Would love a patio video similar to this retaining wall video!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Good suggestion- thank you.

[@angelabaron8569]

You’re the man Stan ! Thank you!

[@feelingold2995]

Good stuff Stan.. Always nice when this ole dog learns a new trick..😁😁

[@Dirtmonkey]

Keeping that mind sharp and open to learning new things is everything 👍 Thanks for tuning in

[@StallionFernando]

Wow, this vid got my sub, somtimes hard to find explanatory masonry videos. This is great would love to see all kinds of detailed builds, specially a house build (assuming people still build homes out of brick in the US).

[@Brettsharplpn]

Would love to see a soil setup and gravel and small build, maybe something you shot last year to show it all or a specific demonstration. Love the demos and sharing you do... Thank you

[@Dirtmonkey]

I have one of those I am just starting to work on now. It will be out soon.

[@Brettsharplpn]

@@Dirtmonkey thanks

[@VYZUNZ]

Yes more training vids! Please and TY!

[@derrickwilson5562]

so fire 🔥 definitely deserve a million views

[@Hoback]

For my drainage pipe behind my wall should I use corrugated pipe with sock or perforated pvc pipe?

[@danielmurdoch2625]

Great video and tips! I'm getting ready to build my retaining walls and watching all I can. I have approx 400 - 500 linear feet to build, and in some places, the wall will be upwards of 10 ft high! Some parts will go uphill for a driveway. It's going to take me a while for sure, a one man wrecking crew who's too poor to hire a professional!

[@Josephhoward28]

Would love to see a video on how to do a paver driveway on a steep pitch.

[@BettaLandscaping]

i have been thinking about wanting to do retaining walls some time in the future, i would also love to see a in-depth video on French drains, really any landscaping and hard scaping, thank you Mr. Stan for all the hard work you put in to these videos

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sounds good bud. Ill keep that in mind as I make some more

[@BettaLandscaping]

@@Dirtmonkey thank you

[@Luckingsworth]

Love it. I for sure need paver training. ESPECIALLY permeable pavers for my driveway haha. As for retaining walls, it would be really helpful to know how to build a fence behind a retaining wall. How to plan for that.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I will try to work that into a future video

[@philipvaughan320]

Ive been trying to decide what type of retaining wall im gonna build. I think this gave me my answer

[@alexandercosta1777]

This was a great video stan, i am so glad we got thru all the steps, I’ve got a little confidence now when my dad and i take on a small project in our backyard, it will be nothing to grand, infact this will be a while before we get to it, today was a very very busy day, such a. Good day, and i have a good video idea, lets go to a. Factory where they make equipment, like skid steers and loaders, that would be a awsome video

[@Dirtmonkey]

Aweosme to hear. Just gotta have a little faith in yourself and go get em! Also that's a pretty cool idea 👌

[@simguns8388]

Excellent video Stan. Thanks. Maybe a patio next?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Like your thinking 🤔

[@DaltonHenry]

Yes! So glad I found this!!

[@Jacked97Ram]

Great video as always. We don’t have that product here in New England. We mainly use unilock and techo-bloc

[@Dirtmonkey]

I was hoping that the training would or could possibly carry over to some of those other blocks as well. More universal and not so block specific.

[@Brian-wq6oi]

If you could do a video on setting up a correct base before setting up versa lock it would be appreciated.

[@joeojeda3342]

Outstanding job. Thank you

[@tylerfowler4923]

Yess they are great an coming from somone who is in the feild 100% is way more helpful then a deskjock an you know all the little tips an tricks thanks so much for your knowledge

[@Dirtmonkey]

Couldn't agree more 👊 thanks for the support too!

[@mvegitas4]

Yes please I have a project coming up and this is exactly what I needed

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome!

[@jaymekoski4683]

Videos are amazing! Starting up my own company this year. Doing landscaping and equipment work. Would love some more paver videos and irrigation work! Keep it up

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome sauce hope it goes good for ya! 👍

[@charlesviner1565]

👍Awesome video. Operating equipment would be great videos

[@mxusa8383]

Great tips and tricks!

[@impossiblewords130]

Great video Stan. Really good stuff. Was describing your channel to my dad a while back, explaining how I've come to improve some of my projects, and he was like, "Oh, Dirt Monkey?!" hahaha, he's been watching you for a while too. Apple didn't fall too far from the tree there I guess. Keep it up, and thanks for doing these.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hahah that is fricken awesome 😁 Thanks for the support and super stoked to hear you're improving on your own projects too!!

[@johnny-jr5iz]

Thanks for all your help and experience and teaching us really helps

[@Dirtmonkey]

Of course man! Glad they're helpful

[@donaldmacdonald8685]

Nothing like passing on what you know!! great idea.

[@Dirtmonkey]

You got it 🙌

[@garyobelich461]

This is a very interesting and informative video, thanks.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Gary 👍😄

[@ExcavationNation]

How does the seat wall attach to the column 🧐