I've gotten a couple questions on where to get materials, so here you go! (Affiliate Links) Paver Base: homedepot.sjv.io/eL6Ag Retaining Wall Block: homedepot.sjv.io/GMvZE Drainage Rock: homedepot.sjv.io/JMxmQ
@abgarcia1174 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video,,well explained,,please make more vids!! Awesome work
@giogotti23714 жыл бұрын
you are so beautiful.I wanna marry you lol
@WelcometotheWoodsBlog4 жыл бұрын
@@giogotti2371 gee thanks, but I already have a wonderful husband 😊
@AnthonyPearson4JesusofNazareth4 жыл бұрын
I was exactly wondering that
@lindahohimer91954 жыл бұрын
You go girl
@2miscme3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have watched 1 million of these videos and yours is the only one that took time to actually explain that step up.
@BB-rm9fl2 жыл бұрын
That story about your van made my day lol!
@FactsMattersUSA3 жыл бұрын
Nice job, the only problem I see is, over time this will settle lower than your top edge. In most cases we use gravel first then layered with sand before installing your first row to avoid the drop. But again, nice job.
@25-8 Жыл бұрын
Do you mean sand on top of the gravel then set the first block row? Please help.
@cristianburachek6877 Жыл бұрын
@@25-8 yes, use crushed gravel as your base layer, and compact it with a tamper. Then use paver base or sand on top of the gravel.
@25-8 Жыл бұрын
@@cristianburachek6877 I am just learning this, I'm using small concrete edging limestone blocks from home Depot to a small flower bed job for a customer and only bought paver base but haven't installed anything yet. Can I just use it for that? It's a small bed just about 6x8 feet, no land sinking signs of the front property.. just getting some reference for a next project, she already paid for the material and labor but the rain stopped me this week.
@braindojo4128 Жыл бұрын
that's what I was thinking....gravel under first layer so water flows under.
@paullambert71107 ай бұрын
Stone dust is better
@tcaver2 жыл бұрын
Wooooow. Wish this was longer as I enjoyed watching it ☺️💕😍. Im a woman that does my own renovations and I love seeing your vid. Represent 🙌🏾👏🏾.
@opalpearl30513 ай бұрын
I was about to give up on my project until I saw your video. It all makes sense now. Thanks for explaining the process clearly. I think I am going to have the blocks delivered.
@julios191003 жыл бұрын
Loved how you got straight to it and not lolligagged
@nicoleboyer89153 жыл бұрын
LOL! I was astonished the whole time that you weren’t wearing gloves! But awesome job! I’m an older female and do a lot of heavy type work but I haven’t done a retaining wall since my mid 40’s so I’ve forgotten exactly how to do it. Thanks for posting and inspiring me to do it! I can only hope mine turns out as good as yours did!
@YoRayBurger4 жыл бұрын
This was amazing! I'm about 75% into digging out my trench for a retaining wall, and I'm exhausted from. I realized that I wasn't necessarily digging evenly, so I came on youtube to find a video on leveling the ground. Your 2x6 trick was a good idea, I have one so I will backfill a bit in the spots that are overdug, and use it to level it out. I also haven't seen river rock but that is a great idea and I definitely will add that. Thanks for this thorough video
@r.a.7534 жыл бұрын
Thank you; Before I found this, I had to sift through dozens of insufferably long videos made by know-it-all dudes who never got to the point. Now I will FINALLY go build my wall.
@WelcometotheWoodsBlog4 жыл бұрын
Haha, well at least you're knowledgeable after watching all that!
@elevatedinspiration85502 жыл бұрын
Yes. I could not have said it better.
@ytgrabber2 жыл бұрын
Me too lol
@sivacrom2 жыл бұрын
Building a retaining wall is to my DIY Mastery what confronting Vader is to Luke Skywalker becoming a Jedi. I don’t want to do it. But that slope on the side and front of my property is going to need to be dealt with. Having someone else do it will be way too expensive. Perhaps this summer I can finally face this. Thanks for the inspiration.
@James-bv4nu3 жыл бұрын
Another key to success is the tamp down the fill really well before laying down the first row. I was told that eventually the project would sink down about a half inch. On my first project, I built it about 1/4 inch above the concrete slab next to it. Eventually it sank down 1/4 inch below the concrete; so it did sink a half inch. On my next project, I built it half an inch over, and eventually it became level with the concrete. But it did take years to sink down.
@B.Riley-Russaw3 жыл бұрын
I took on the challenge of building the same type retaining wall and this video really paved the way!! I always down for challenges and I accepted it head first with the slightest clue, the ending results made me proud of myself!! Great video and tutorials 🤙🏾🤙🏾
@annhernbeck1188 Жыл бұрын
I built a retaining wall! You were my inspo and I did all the steps you said, I just also added river rock with the paver sand per what someone had commented! Thank you so much for your help!!
@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad I helped.
@captiancronic4433 жыл бұрын
Good job girl I'm building a wall to and Mexico is not paying for it. You gave me renewed inspiration I'm going to stop messing around and finish. So hard to keep level
@imsotrash2394 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting to do a retainer wall for years and the home and garden box that I have on retainer walls are so complicated. I completely understand them now that I’ve watched your video! Thank you so much I think instead of building a deck on the side of my house I can just raise some of the land go to retaining wall, and fill that in. And then down the road I can build a deck there if I really want one. Thank you so much for making this video.
@WelcometotheWoodsBlog4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Be sure to look into drainage if you need it and if your wall is higher than 2 ft, you might need fabric to hold back earth between the wall layers as well. I'm super glad my video was helpful for you, but if your wall is larger than mine you probably should do some additional research!
@imsotrash2394 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Woods yup, it all makes sense now!! Thanks so much
@beachybear383 жыл бұрын
So glad I came upon your video! I.m recently separated from my husband, bought a new house on a high elevation, and have so much to learn with regard to this project. But I’m a go-getter who has always said I could do anything as long I’m taught how to do it. Darling daughter, 18, will be my partner in building our retaining wall. Thanks for the confidence you exude! 👍
@WelcometotheWoodsBlog3 жыл бұрын
For large retaining walls, a lot of what I did here just won't hold up. Please be sure to do your research if you are working with high elevation ground. :)
@michellesimonson55485 ай бұрын
I can’t believe you did this all in one day! That’s amazing and gives me confidence I can do it myself
@Lola_Santoro3 жыл бұрын
This is great! I have a bunch of pavers/brick supplies for a small wall and patio base. I've been waiting for someone to help (just to make it go quicker), but this video makes me want to just go ahead and do it all myself.
@christinefey4244 Жыл бұрын
Sound like me I have all the brick and no one to help until today
@cmb52 Жыл бұрын
You make this look so do-able! I have a 16' long x 2' high project to do. At 71 yesrs old with a very bad back, its going to take me a month!
@shizzydeep68674 жыл бұрын
You've inspired me to build my own wall.
@2024surprise2 жыл бұрын
I am very impressed with this, and your courage to take it on! You're very inspiring.
@DomsRusticGarageMore4 жыл бұрын
Nice job when I did mine a week ago I hired 2 guys that do this for A living to help
@trevorregay92834 жыл бұрын
wow...not bad.....I guess until you do something like this, it seems a daunting task......thanx for sharing!
@brandsthatcreatelitter16483 жыл бұрын
Daunting is an understatement, I’m scared %#^*less of anything involving groundwork or construction. Logically I know it is quite simple, but it still seems impossible😭😭🤣❤️
@vitix59062 жыл бұрын
Thank You....all i needed were the basics on 'How To' and this video delivered! :)
@ShnSns3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Out of all the ones I watched yours helped me the most.
@asantemungu982025 күн бұрын
Thank You very much. It's simple and job well done! THIS is exactly just what I was looking for. I feel well equipped with your knowledge to do my project , ie building a reatining wall. Many thanks, again. ❤.
@tabithasherie32793 жыл бұрын
Nice job! I've done a few of these by myself as well, but the tamper will save your back.
@sharonpardue95633 жыл бұрын
I am so impressed. I need a retaining wall and was wondering if I could do it. You have given me inspiration, ideas and instructions on where to start. I am so excited and yes I will need to wear gloves. Thanks so much.
@losingwill84022 жыл бұрын
I used pavestone base topped off with 1in of sand for a paver base on a 3 block high wall, similar to what you did here worked out good for me.
@lifeishard12112 жыл бұрын
nice work. i like how you used an extra 2x6 as a tamper, that gives me a good idea on doing mine.
@jimjimmyjames594 ай бұрын
This was good! I have a similar project/situation to tackle with my driveway. Thanks for the video and the link.
@RonaldSalas242 жыл бұрын
I just started digging up my front yard for this and your video helped me so much!
@LettyMatamoros7 ай бұрын
Nice! I have so many of these to build it's crazy! But I'm motivated and encouraged by you video. Thx❤
@yilinli95258 ай бұрын
Thank you this is inspiring. I have more confidence in myself for sure now lol
@brucecrane96052 жыл бұрын
Very nice, I learned a lot. I'm inspired to get started on my project. Thanks
@bagpipes9783 жыл бұрын
Great job!! I'm going to build a patio wall around two sides of my patio and your video really helped me! Thank you very much!
@insertnamehere91544 жыл бұрын
Great job. Looks amazing. FYI - A mechanic told me, u can mess up a cars suspension, shocks and struts by carrying too much weight at one time.
@WelcometotheWoodsBlog4 жыл бұрын
I believe it! I knew it was bad for my van to do that but we really are on the last leg with that vehicle so I abuse it pretty badly.
@dang9803 Жыл бұрын
Super job with the wall. Looks great. Love the energy you put into in. Adorable person with a great personality too!
@redyeti7371 Жыл бұрын
Huge assist to planning my project! You do beautiful work!
@ral8193 жыл бұрын
Just thinking but, maybe some landscape fabric behind the blocks ? Was wondering when that is needed ? Nice job...
@melosouna204 Жыл бұрын
How many bricks did you buy please
@Johnthelittlebuilder4 жыл бұрын
Looks great! But definitely recommend using landscape fabric and construction adhesive
@lilazeepnatuurlijk7062 жыл бұрын
O gosh, they are marketing different kinds of things for retaining walls, telling you can not live without that much stone, that you no way can build a retaining wall. Thanks for the video, my confidence came back
@billionairelifestyle41144 жыл бұрын
Thank you this was the best direct video so far. Thank you for the instruction.
@WelcometotheWoodsBlog4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!
@kenliu8087 ай бұрын
You are funny. "It was heavier than I thought..," got me!
@gearygodfrey32604 жыл бұрын
Thanks I have a backyard slope about four feet tall , and it’s an eye sore so I wanna built a retaining wall to block it’s view .thank you for sharing
@WelcometotheWoodsBlog4 жыл бұрын
On bigger walls, you might need to do more soil reinforcement with fabric between the block layers and more drainage. Be sure to check with the building supply specialists on the specs of your wall and good luck!! 😊
@peter94774 жыл бұрын
Also check local building codes to see if you need a permit and approval for the wall. Around here anything over 3 feet would need that.
@scottpeters11423 ай бұрын
I watched the video you linked in the description. You seemed to have missed some things. Firstly the advised to use a base gravel. The material you used is intended for paver stone patios, not retaining walls. Secondly you used a river stone for your backfill rather than gravel fill. The problem with this is that it doesn't allow the water to drain from behind the retaining wall, causing the ground to swell and push out on your wall. It doesn't seem like they covered this, but you shouldn't go over live tree roots since they move and grow. This would allow the roots to push and move your wall
@bouncingsoul7773 жыл бұрын
Great job young lady 👏 I've got to do something similar with tree roots in the way
@BobsWoodStuff3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Straight to the point, and if felt like all the information was important info, no fluff.
@elisepaisley4 жыл бұрын
Your explanation was very clear and I might be able to do this based on your video. Thanks!
@JPaterson89422 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Our front yard slopes down to the road and is super lumpy. I want to level it; and maybe add a retaining wall to raise it to a consistent height. You make it look easy
@anthonyross39573 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Good for you. We just started and I learned a couple of things. Thank you
@James-bv4nu3 жыл бұрын
That's very encouraging; if you can do a diy retaining wall, all by your self, then I have faith that my wife can too! =)
@tinabond6160 Жыл бұрын
Very nice job. I've built steps and walkways with bricks. I have a slope in my yard that probably 80 feet. I'd love to be able to do this myself, but I think I may have to hire professionals.
@quietdaze29894 жыл бұрын
Great video, my dad and I are building a small retaining wall and I thought digging would be the hard part... now I see I need more materials and time.
@karenp76014 жыл бұрын
Awesome job and looks great 👍. I've too learned the hard way of not wearing gloves. Now for every project I do the gloves are the first thing I grab lol.
@bluesdawg80143 жыл бұрын
LOL I tore my hands up doing this as well : ) I guess the excitement of the project keeps you going until the next day, then you hands need lots of Intensive care lotion.
@karenp76013 жыл бұрын
@@bluesdawg8014 haha ouch. But the important thing is that we learn from our mistakes lol
@kevinr89443 жыл бұрын
Im got to build one tmrw for 2k i told my client i was a pro little does she know I don’t know shit
@paulbrown94154 жыл бұрын
The wall looks great too.
@hfarthingt4 жыл бұрын
Teehee
@JL-gz1rk2 жыл бұрын
Your video helped me build my wall 2 years ago still holding strong today, by the way you have some really nice teeth. Very pointy fangs very cool.
@billwood13723 жыл бұрын
She's amazing on so many levels!
@endlesswaltz90514 жыл бұрын
You made that look way to damn easy!! Job well done!!🤙🏼🤙🏼
@juliakent25603 жыл бұрын
You are amazing! I decided to let my hubby do it after watching this video haha
@285runt4 жыл бұрын
I like the finished look, and simple solution.
@escalade87594 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Pretty simple also. Gloves are always a must.
@mianaomipost98852 жыл бұрын
Super impressed ‼️💯Great job, chica!! Girl Power 🔥🔥🔥
@Maratrushka3 жыл бұрын
Im going to do one in a fence mode. Hope it works Thx!! Video goes straight to the point !!
@iceclimber20014 жыл бұрын
This was a great help for me. Thank you. It was very clear, well-edited, and easy to understand. Mine appears to be coming out well.
@Express-U Жыл бұрын
Nice Job! Im planing to build one with pavers step! 👏🏼👏🏼
@ccwnoob43934 жыл бұрын
That's impressive ... a lot of skill and sweat. I laughed at the end when you smiled and proclaimed, "And that's it!"
@kimberlyBertch Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. It answered a lot of our questions. I also would have worn gloves.
@tavia30063 жыл бұрын
Thank you, what you did is exactly what I want to do, and finally, I got to see how it's done! Great job!
@chudgo0817934 жыл бұрын
For being your first wall is great. The second row should got the same foundation, I understand that root problem, but they still need a proper foundation. Hopefully those roots don't damage the wall in the future. It end up looking great.
@WelcometotheWoodsBlog4 жыл бұрын
I did add two inches of the paver base under the second row that went overtop the tree roots. Is that the foundation you mean?
@fddooley12 жыл бұрын
Hello from Australia 👋. A question please I felt that digging a 10 cm trench levelling with builders sand before creating a quick set concrete base on which to lay the first row? I am using 2nd hand bricks and felt that quick set concrete would adhere the rows of bricks. I'm placing an agrucultural line behind the bricks and backfill with gravel. This retaining wall hopefully will make mowing less adventurous 😉. And stop a deadly slope becoming an accident ready to happen. Any suggestions very welcome 🦘🦘
@MsLillyc4 жыл бұрын
You did an awesome job and the honesty was well welcomed
@djamelk8348 Жыл бұрын
Bieatuful work!!!
@hannahswann7472 жыл бұрын
Great job from a fellow female DIY builder 👍💥🌸
@michaelsylvester72724 жыл бұрын
Hi Melissa, I’m very impressed with this retaining wall. Came out fantastic !!
@amandalinder11353 жыл бұрын
I know that it seems like retaining walls (especially if they are small) are super easy, but there is so much more to a proper wall than what is shown in this video. The base isn't deep enough, the drainage aggregate behind the wall should be at least 12" behind the wall, these block aren't heavy duty enough to help hold up the concrete pad on top or the load of vehicular traffic.
@deifor3 жыл бұрын
Waiting for your instructional video.
@amandalinder40163 жыл бұрын
@@deifor It's coming most likely this fall or winter.
@AfricanEmpress012 жыл бұрын
Thank you, built one of these with my brother in law in the last 10 years. Left the heavy work to him and he loved it. We may be at it again in the future. P.E.A.C.E
@briant97644 жыл бұрын
you are going to be my role model for building my wall
@margofitzgerald53952 жыл бұрын
Proud of you, you did great 👍. Thank you for this awesome video. I'm going to try this.
@dlrsnate51003 жыл бұрын
going to use this and apply it to my front yard! hopefully finish by the new year thanks!
@camaroman1014 жыл бұрын
Wow that walk came out great. Perfectly flush with the drive.
@WelcometotheWoodsBlog4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@scottgood788821 күн бұрын
I noticed you used adhesive for the caps only. No need for adhesive between each of the rows?
@rocscee6902 Жыл бұрын
Nice! I'm going to try this also. 🤞🏾🤞🏾
@free_at_last81413 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for making a beginners DIY video for this project type.
@mountainman50254 жыл бұрын
Spend the money and buy a tamper. Your base is not compacted enough and your wall will fail eventually River rock is a great idea, but the trench you dug needs a place to drain. 8*)
@MsCmsh3 жыл бұрын
Agree Mountain Man, I’m thinking of the same thing!! Kudos to her effort and hard work!! 👍😃
@abrann2 Жыл бұрын
For the top, you used the same pavers but staggered them? Did the lip cause them to not lay flat?
@MsFarmer567 Жыл бұрын
“AWESOME “
@lillianleyba70652 жыл бұрын
I’m impressed.
@HotdawgMusicStuff Жыл бұрын
Very good job!!
@dennisj.curran35754 жыл бұрын
That was imoressive - and very much appreciated. I am really out-of my depth at these projects, so I tried to think out how to do this, without success. These videos are super!! Thank you very much!
@WelcometotheWoodsBlog4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@AaronShaunBrennan Жыл бұрын
Is the wall standing after 3 years? Did you need to fix anything? Wondering if I can do this in TN where it rains a lot and the soil is clay.
@vdubskiee5356 Жыл бұрын
looks beautiful, came out mint
@trevortoop51663 жыл бұрын
This girl is a machine. Lucky husband. She is a keeper.
@richardpugh82014 жыл бұрын
Nice job! You aren't afraid to learn and work!
@catherinemurphy87311 ай бұрын
Good girl. U did an amazing job 💯. Thanks 👍
@paulreyes6194 Жыл бұрын
Elle et vraiment forte! Très beaux travail 👍
@stillpointstudios Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Well done.
@dennisartis72484 жыл бұрын
Love your job I'm in the process of doing the same in my backyard keep up the good work