No talking. No music. This shouldn't be watchable but is so addictive. A true craftsman that with a little thought can throw his hand to anything. Great work sir 👍
Brilliant job. Such skills and no annoying music. I so admire your workmanship and attention to detail. Great to have your little helper involved too 😊
It is watchable precisely for those reasons. Awful, inappropriate stock music, time-lapses, and egotistical presenters / commentaries are a major turn off.
No talking and no music is exactly why this is watchable. I don't understand how anyone thinks those things, especially music, would _add_ to the experience.
You don't need music or talking to watch fabulous skills being shared, actual skills at that ,that 90% of us would use and find useful at some point. I think its a brilliant channel.
How cool is the world we live in that I can sit in the comfort of my own home and take satisfaction watching someone else halfway around the world doing his own yard work?! 😂
Just getting started. THANK YOU for a quiet video with description - no words - no music just ambient sounds. It's lovely and inspiring to watch this total upgrade. Lots of great ideas.
Possibly a sewer pipe that runs the length of the road maybe they put the arch in to avoid weigh sitting on it ? I know behind my house there is a 6 “ sewer pipe approx 5ft deep that serves 8 houses
Good for you for teaching the little one to be self reliant. My grandpa showed me how to use tools as a little girl and I will always be indebted to him for those invaluable skills.
Exactly that! I said the same thing, skills being taught that will at some point be needed. Schools should take on that approach and adjust the mainstream to incorporate real life skills.
@@janeevans4758being somewhat ancient they certainly used to when I was at school with woodwork, metalwork, cookery and sewing. I have absolutely no idea if they still do and I suspect not which is such a shame.
"Hmmm. This video is nearly an hour long. May just skim through it." 3 minutes later... full screen mode and leaning back with a cup of coffee. Brilliant stuff every time from NYW.
I appreciate how he shows a technique the first time, like the 45 degree cuts, then shows the results for the subsequent items. Many content creators pad their video with repetition. Not NYW. This is why I never skip through. I don’t want to miss anything.
I love videos like yours where you can hear natural sounds instead of loud banging music. I also notice you are unhurried and take time to do an excellent and thorough job. I bet you know your way around a building site. Such a relaxng video to watch.
1 thing. The existing drain is now covered. Might be wise to remove the grate from it since the patio will now act as its grate. That or an annual inspection and cleaning should be added to your list of chores.
WOW! A true craftsman. My Dad was a carpenter and when I was a young girl I used to watch him build houses. Now at age 75 (an old lady lol) I still enjoy watching a craftsman work their magic. Looks fantastic!
I’m a lady in her 60’s and this video popped up on my feed, I’m so happy that it did. You are an amazingly gifted young man and I throughly enjoyed watching your transformation. I’ve now subscribed and I’m looking forward to watching more of your skills in action.
It is very encouraging to see a father teaching their child to work and learn things in life. It seems so many are leaving it up to the video games to teach them. Keep up the good work , you will never regret these times together.
If only they actually left it to video games then the kids would maybe even learn a thing or two. Instead it's youtube kids brainrot videos and tiktok influencer garbage.
I know it as Comfrey, it is a very useful herb for the bones. in german, it is called Beinwell, means well for the bones. be glad to have it, insects love it as well. thank you for this wonderful video.
He's also so much faster than most other "I'm doing my own house" TH-camrs. I follow a couple and they do like 1 video a week, but then that 1 video would be like just taking down that old little wall
I lay A LOT of slab for patio's, slabs break, no matter how hard you try not to break them, some just have weak points.......imagine having one of those break whilst you are walking on them or worse still one breaking whilst a child walks on it, you will more than likely need a trip to the A&E, but will not be seen for hours because the country in a right shit pile under this government and Labour.
This reminds of my kitchen floor and a tiler who raised the floor by an inch with dot and dab, the corners cracked on each tile after a year or two as there was no support, I wish you had laid a support board, but hats off to you dedication and work on this project. it turned out very good. Love to see a follow up!
@@fredericapanon207My problem is not with the system he is using. The levelling system is spot on. My problem is that the tile a rigid material is only supported at the four corners. It would be OK with a different material like wpc or wood. The tile he is using should be supported in the middle as well, or the void needs to be filled. Don’t get me wrong the craftsmanship is great in the video but I would not put that much faith in the load bearing capability of the tiles.
Wow, I have watched a few of your videos, first been the sun ray door that you refitted and have been hooked ever since, your attention to detail and your craftsmanship is incredible, I am of the understanding that this work carried by yourself is a self building project, you can do just about everything and more with such dedication and passion. This is a work of art and creativity and craftsmanship that I haven’t seen before, hats off to you as you made this project seem so fun and enjoyable to watch while you put a new lease of life into your new home. Glad there is no music or commentary as it is quite self explanatory what you are creating. Keep up the amazing work and hope you and your family can stand back and say I created this and your kids and friends can comment in years to come and say WOW look at Dad’s craftsmanship.
It seems that there are no impossible tasks for the author. He clearly sets a task for himself, outlines ways to solve it and carries it out. I admire your hard work! Bravo!
The lead topped nail was an early way of holding electrical cable to a wall. Tiffany is a delight and quite helpful for such a young girl, I'm curious about the arch in the garden wall, what on earth could that have been so low down? I think I may have kept it more visible as a feature, but the overall finish it both imaginative, very pleasing & as ever very well done
I assumed it was an opening for a 'coal hole' but can't figure out where it would have gone. Though the concrete is obviously a much later addition, so who knows what level the garden was before that was all poured?
I hate to mention it because you are so thorough and careful, but the solid curb you built by the step and planters. I hope you added weep holes or that the base for the patio slopes away. Otherwise I'm afraid you are going to have standing water under your raised patio with all the attendant issues. I'm going to worry about this.
I found this strangely comforting.I lost my dad a year ago and I miss watching him work his carpentry magic.So watching this and listening to familiar sounds was therapy.Thank you.x
An amazing transformation, real craftsmanship and attention to detail. Everyone complains about the cost of Festool power tools but you can see just how good they are. The girls seem to love their new space and well done Dad for making it safer by taking off the sharp edges. Can’t wait for the next episode.
I am constantly amazed by you. The craftsmanship, skill, editing, pacing of the video and sheer patience to do something right in everything you undertake is pure brilliance. You should be proud of this and every other project in this house. Absolutely 100% professional quality and beautiful work. I wish I had 0.5% of your talent.
Love watching you transform your home, and seeing you teach your kiddos along the way! I also love the added explanations on the screen, that's so helpful for us layfolk. Love watching your work when I'm stressed, it's so soothing and uplifting. So much love in what you do for your family. 💚
It's astounding the level of thought and foresight you put into your work. From predicting the outcry about plastic shavings, to insulating the pipe, to the softening of corners for safety, it's like you address every single potential issue before anyone can even mention it haha. Beautifully done as always
Personally I would have just slabbed on top of the existing concrete yard, but then I am a 70+ year old grandmother, what do I know! But it looks great doesn’t it!
I just learned what tool makes those sets of scraping marks on stone and your demonstration for the umbrella mounts was perfect! Glad you kept that arch in the wall! There is method to this madness! Love it!
Its amazing to me the amount of work required to make this corner pretty and functional. This man is the first in a long, long time to show this little patch of land some serious love 😮
What a transformation, the plant that you thought was a weed that the bee's liked is "Comfrey" this is an old very desirable the plant that has certain properties and I would recommend you don't get rid of it. I recommend reading about it and then deciding. great job.
Grows like a weed and spreads like a weed…. Comfrey can be a great source of nitrogen for compost, you can use it as a substitute for manure but it also is very hard to get rid of once you have it and the tap root can be 6 ft deep. Beautiful space you’re creating there.
@@loganpirie4387 It's also high in vitamin B-12 and iron, which is great for vegetarians. It isn't toxic to eat as some people say, it's just super fuzzy. If you cook it the fuzz goes away. I personally like to add it to stew or soup. It can also be cooked into a sort of a tea base.
@@BreakingBranches78 I used to grow lots of it, a friend was a qualified herbalist and he used the roots in various herbal remedies. Could never get enough - that was guaranteed organic that is.
Your daughters are beautiful and Tiffany clearly takes after you. She’ll be in your workshop soon. Never seen that patio system before. Can’t wait for part 2.
Wow, Russ, that is outstanding. It's gorgeous and I can't wait for part 2. Thanks for sharing the girls as well. Tiffany is growing so much. Love, love, love it!
COMFREY!! I'm only 1 minute and 50 seconds in and already I am seeing beautifully healthy comfrey! Comfrey is one of those quietly miraculous plants. I mean there is just about no waste with this plant. It is not recommended to consume it, and it is known to be toxic to dogs, but it can be used topically on humans, and it's also wonderful for gardening! It calls in the pollinators, but it also calls in the insect eaters, so it helps cut down on some bugs. It also has a fabulous way of digging down deep in compressed soil with a tap root to reach nutrients that other plants can't reach. It's definitely worth researching into all of its benefits! What a blessing!
Oh good, I get to watch a tiny garden get a transformation. Isn't it interesting there's an arch on the bottom of the wall here at 6:24, when the cutie pie Is working on the bricks, & a good job prying them off. Nice work on hitching the umbrella up and the hardware to do that with. Going to watch the rest now, very inspiring, thank you.
this video reminds me of the time when I was a child and my parents built their house. Besides the shell, they also did most of the stuff inside and outside by themselves and tought me a lot of stuff. Thank you for sharing 😊
I am by no means an expert in this type of construction but I can tell when someone knows what they are doing and takes the time to do a very neat job. Well done.
Watching you from Reno, Nevada, USA. You are a very talented and clever guy who is teaching his daughter the correct principles of working with Dad and others eventually. Bravo.
I think it's borage not comfrey - I stand corrected if I'm wrong 🥰whilst it's not a weed (it's a herb) mine take on weed like proportions and spread everywhere because they produce some many seeds. The leaves and pretty blue flowers (some people put the flowers in cold drinks and salads) taste like cucumber. I just leave them for the bees but snails find the leaves delicious and can be an absolute nightmare. Both comfrey and borage leaves are excellent for compost heaps - I think they're called compost accelerators.
I mean, I'm worried about how strong those slabs really are and if they get broken somehow then it may be a pain to replace, that and the sudden drop might be rather painful, but... WOW, that's a great way to just make it so the entire patio outside just drains.
Yes, that was what I was thinking. You probably don't have to drop something super heavy on it to crack it. I was hoping that was going to make something out of wood. But with UK weather it's not going to last super long and turn into slippery algae magnet. Great work as always. Maybe a bit a bit more detail into the pointing but thats just nitpicking
Disclaimer: computer programmer and not a mechanical engineer. Yup. It would be interesting to look at the spec sheets for those but they did not look particularly thick. I wouldn’t want to be moving some heavy kitchen appliances across that patio, etc. Why wasn’t the void filled with gravel so at least if they break you don’t get a gashed up leg?
This is amazingly done, you really did an real professional work and your garden/outside area will be looking absolutely marvelous.. i just can imagine how good it will look, will wait for Part.2!
To anyone wanting to do this themselves, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WEAR A MASK WHEN CUTTING STONE/TILE/CONCRETE. Or at least use water to keep dust to a minimum. Lung cancer is not worth it.
@@StillAliveAndKicking_ Trust me, one exposure is enough, several of my coworkers only had one or two exposures and they have several lung diseases and cancers. One's lungs looks like he inhaled razor blades because he worked on a quarry.
Magnificent video to watch for its intelligence, pedagogy and fatherly love, ecology and esthetics! This is an encounter with an exceptional person. Thank you!
That is quite the transformation! I'm so glad you were able to restore the brick wall. Can't wait for the next part. I hope you'll be able to rescue that little fern sticking out of the remaining feral portion of the wall. And I loved your little "chaaaarge!" notation on the bug!
I am no expert, only the work I do around my home. In my opinion, you did an excellent job. Lots of patience and understanding of the principles of what you were doing. Great job. Can't wait for part 2.
Great video and kudos for just having the ambient sound. Nice to hear the wildlife in the background between cuts. The attention to detail on that slab spacing really tickled my OCD, especially regarding the planter corners. Genius idea using the off-cuts to re-enforce the planter corners though. those underboards will do a good job of keeping any unwanted visitors from making a home under the slabs too. I think you were right on doing something a bit better around the pipework for the same reason. Maybe rat mesh or similar. But the overall effect is stunning and looks quite remarkable. Can't wait to see what you do with the second half. Kids seem to love it so, that's obviously a big win! Finally, as always, a very well cut together video. It's easy to underestimate how much time is eaten up in the editing process!
OMG I just watched 53 min of pure craftsmanship magic and am deeply saddened it‘s „already over“… 😮 looking forward to the next one, you are my hero in regards to overall skills but also patience… 😍💪
Good steady workman,has a task and gets it done with the tools and knowledge he has.Wonderful to watch a man fix his abode with what he has,sure and steady.
I LOVE that you taught your daughter these skills, and shared these experiences with her. Not only is it obviously enjoyable for you both, and enriching to your family cohesion, but as she matures she will be absolutely fierce!
I am impressed by the hard work and knowledge to transform this space. Love that your daughter is participating in the hard work and I’m going to be annoying by saying please wear eye protection 🙏🏼!!
What a lovely transformation! Loved seeing you teaching your daughter, too! She’ll remember that for the rest of her life! I also enjoy your sense of humor.
I was wondering too. I assume you wouldn't go to that effort unless it was needed. I was hoping he was going to remove the concrete so we could have a better look :)
Nice work. But it does look like rainwater will run through onto the concrete below, then only evaporate extremely slowly due to poor air access. When organic stuff, ie. leaves, dead birds, bird crap etc. goes down it will stay and rot (and smell bad) forever. And water will sit up against the wall for a long time too. Are these concerns wrong? I freely admit I didn't even know floating patios were a thing till now (so every day's a school day I suppose).
Honestly I was wondering something similar - hasn't he raised it all to be in line with/above the DPC? You can see it sticking out when he fixes the outside tap, looks like it's in line with under the door sill. Won't he get damp issues? Even if it drains off below the DPC, rain bouncing off the tiles will land on the wall and seep in.
Whats happened to the water running under the tiles from Rain and if you clean them? I saw no drain? Standing water, if it's high enough, starts to stink after a wile. thx for sharing the new journey to rebuild your garden. its a pleasure to watch
that was one of my concerns - potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes / etc. my other concern is that the slabs are only supported at the corners - from somewhat similar experience i’d say there’s a good chance that sooner or later you’ll start getting cracks (but obviously i really hope not!!) no denying it looks amazing though
Did you not see the water running down from the house to the alleyway when he was hosing the concrete off? There will have been a slight fall put on it when it was laid.
I've just stumbled across your channel and I can see that I will spend many happy hours watching your wonderful work. Looking forward to seeing the finished garden.
Look at that baby girl work! She is adorable! Continue to teach her how to do these things! My father could do all this, but had two daughters and he raised us to be girlie girls...so now we have to depend on others to do these things for us. I so wish he had taught me. That brick wall is beautiful, I'm glad you could salvage some of it, and the bricks! Great job, it looks amazing!
No talking. No music. This shouldn't be watchable but is so addictive. A true craftsman that with a little thought can throw his hand to anything. Great work sir 👍
Brilliant job. Such skills and no annoying music. I so admire your workmanship and attention to detail. Great to have your little helper involved too 😊
It is watchable precisely for those reasons. Awful, inappropriate stock music, time-lapses, and egotistical presenters / commentaries are a major turn off.
No talking and no music is exactly why this is watchable. I don't understand how anyone thinks those things, especially music, would _add_ to the experience.
My sentiments exactly. The videos on this channel are mezmerizing.
You don't need music or talking to watch fabulous skills being shared, actual skills at that ,that 90% of us would use and find useful at some point. I think its a brilliant channel.
How cool is the world we live in that I can sit in the comfort of my own home and take satisfaction watching someone else halfway around the world doing his own yard work?! 😂
After realizing I enjoyed these types of videos...I never had a problem with my son watching someone else play video games again 😅
@@SableHavenArt haha good point
Just getting started. THANK YOU for a quiet video with description - no words - no music just ambient sounds. It's lovely and inspiring to watch this total upgrade. Lots of great ideas.
Agreed, I get drawn in much more with just ambient sounds. The 'story' is so much better!
I am just going to say it.... Tiffany Stole the Show! And you could tell that she was really working hard. Excellent Dad Lesson!
And what a clever girl she will be with a Dad like that!
Yeah she definitely looks like a do-it-yourself kind of girl not a wait around for somebody else to do it.
She gently removed the bricks. She tried different tools. Yeah.
The archway at the bottom of that brick wall is intriguing!
Was thinking the same thing.
Possibly a sewer pipe that runs the length of the road maybe they put the arch in to avoid weigh sitting on it ? I know behind my house there is a 6 “ sewer pipe approx 5ft deep that serves 8 houses
Suspect either a Sewer, Gas or Water pipe
Or maybe an entrance to the cellar that has been paved over.
Does the removed 'flower bed' look like the top of an existing wall, like maybe steps down to the arch opening?
Good for you for teaching the little one to be self reliant. My grandpa showed me how to use tools as a little girl and I will always be indebted to him for those invaluable skills.
Exactly that! I said the same thing, skills being taught that will at some point be needed.
Schools should take on that approach and adjust the mainstream to incorporate real life skills.
@@janeevans4758being somewhat ancient they certainly used to when I was at school with woodwork, metalwork, cookery and sewing. I have absolutely no idea if they still do and I suspect not which is such a shame.
"Hmmm. This video is nearly an hour long. May just skim through it." 3 minutes later... full screen mode and leaning back with a cup of coffee. Brilliant stuff every time from NYW.
Yes! There is something mesmerizing about the videos on this channel. Relaxing to watch without any gimicky music, and I learned so much.
Haha! Exactly what first thought, then did!amazing work and skill. I'm hooked.
I appreciate how he shows a technique the first time, like the 45 degree cuts, then shows the results for the subsequent items. Many content creators pad their video with repetition. Not NYW. This is why I never skip through. I don’t want to miss anything.
And it's my work time
What thorough, precise work. Great job.
I love videos like yours where you can hear natural sounds instead of loud banging music. I also notice you are unhurried and take time to do an excellent and thorough job. I bet you know your way around a building site. Such a relaxng video to watch.
1 thing. The existing drain is now covered. Might be wise to remove the grate from it since the patio will now act as its grate. That or an annual inspection and cleaning should be added to your list of chores.
WOW! A true craftsman. My Dad was a carpenter and when I was a young girl I used to watch him build houses. Now at age 75 (an old lady lol) I still enjoy watching a craftsman work their magic. Looks fantastic!
I’m a lady in her 60’s and this video popped up on my feed, I’m so happy that it did. You are an amazingly gifted young man and I throughly enjoyed watching your transformation. I’ve now subscribed and I’m looking forward to watching more of your skills in action.
Me too! how wonderful to have such a handy man about 😁
It is very encouraging to see a father teaching their child to work and learn things in life. It seems so many are leaving it up to the video games to teach them. Keep up the good work , you will never regret these times together.
If only they actually left it to video games then the kids would maybe even learn a thing or two.
Instead it's youtube kids brainrot videos and tiktok influencer garbage.
that offcut support on the inside of the planters was a helluva big brain move!! very nice vid again bro
The weeds the bees like us, Confrey. Make a fertilizer tea with the leaves. You are blessed to have them!
Yep that’s what it is 😊. I hope you like it because it is hard to get rid of. It’s a very hardy plant.
I know it as Comfrey, it is a very useful herb for the bones. in german, it is called Beinwell, means well for the bones. be glad to have it, insects love it as well. thank you for this wonderful video.
Can put neat in the compost heap too.
@@Barbara-ui7cy if you get the bocking 14 type it doesn’t spread but you probably already knew that
Its a pain tbh....😂@Barbara-ui7cy
Is there anything you CAN'T do!? And do it all to perfection...you're amazing to watch and learn from
I was going to ask the same question!
Same. Usually one can have a rough guess from which trade somebody harks based on what they favour or shy away from. This is an anomaly.
Ich bewundere die vielen Fertigkeiten auch schon lange. Alles ist so durchdacht und wunderschön. Danke für das Video.
@@Stewart_Bell perfect way of putting it, yes you're right
He's also so much faster than most other "I'm doing my own house" TH-camrs. I follow a couple and they do like 1 video a week, but then that 1 video would be like just taking down that old little wall
Love the patio and the quiet of the video no talking. The only thing are those going to withstand something being dropped in the middle of them.
Never have I ever seen a patio system like that. And never have I ever seen someone so dedicated to craft. Bravo
I lay A LOT of slab for patio's, slabs break, no matter how hard you try not to break them, some just have weak points.......imagine having one of those break whilst you are walking on them or worse still one breaking whilst a child walks on it, you will more than likely need a trip to the A&E, but will not be seen for hours because the country in a right shit pile under this government and Labour.
Agreed. At least put a support under the centre of each slab to reduce the risk of breaking and falling through
And porcelain is like glass when it breaks. Not sure if it's a good idea.... porcelain is very tough though
This reminds of my kitchen floor and a tiler who raised the floor by an inch with dot and dab, the corners cracked on each tile after a year or two as there was no support, I wish you had laid a support board, but hats off to you dedication and work on this project. it turned out very good. Love to see a follow up!
@@MyCracker1234Those slabs are designed to work like that. Have you seen how thick they are?
Never seen a wall mounted umbrella, brilliant idea!
Looking forward to seeing Tiffany start "New New Yorkshire Workshop" in a few years time!
With the same extensive voiceovers. I had to go back at one point to check whether I saw her peeking out of a box.
What a transformation! You should be proud of your work and result. Love that you involved your adorable daughter and taught her about levers too!
You are putting a lot of faith in the strength of those tiles. Jeez
That style of elevated paving is used a lot commercially and for common area patios of large condo/apartment buildings.
@brians7749 Later on, he is shown using construction adhesive to secure the pedestals to the pavers, and the tiles to the pedestals.
That was the comment I was looking for. 😂 My first thought as well when I saw how the tiles are supported.
@RolandKeszeg look up "pedestal paving system". It is very common, though more used in public areas as opposed to private homes.
@@fredericapanon207My problem is not with the system he is using. The levelling system is spot on. My problem is that the tile a rigid material is only supported at the four corners. It would be OK with a different material like wpc or wood. The tile he is using should be supported in the middle as well, or the void needs to be filled. Don’t get me wrong the craftsmanship is great in the video but I would not put that much faith in the load bearing capability of the tiles.
Wow, I have watched a few of your videos, first been the sun ray door that you refitted and have been hooked ever since, your attention to detail and your craftsmanship is incredible, I am of the understanding that this work carried by yourself is a self building project, you can do just about everything and more with such dedication and passion. This is a work of art and creativity and craftsmanship that I haven’t seen before, hats off to you as you made this project seem so fun and enjoyable to watch while you put a new lease of life into your new home.
Glad there is no music or commentary as it is quite self explanatory what you are creating. Keep up the amazing work and hope you and your family can stand back and say I created this and your kids and friends can comment in years to come and say WOW look at Dad’s craftsmanship.
It seems that there are no impossible tasks for the author. He clearly sets a task for himself, outlines ways to solve it and carries it out. I admire your hard work! Bravo!
There's a lot of little details in here that show how experienced and capable you are. Well done!
The lead topped nail was an early way of holding electrical cable to a wall. Tiffany is a delight and quite helpful for such a young girl, I'm curious about the arch in the garden wall, what on earth could that have been so low down? I think I may have kept it more visible as a feature, but the overall finish it both imaginative, very pleasing & as ever very well done
I thought the same about the arch, utterly fascinated. Up and over a drainage culvert of some sort, once upon a time?
@@coopersm2possibly but unlikely in a backyard between the two houses.
people were shorter back then
I assumed it was an opening for a 'coal hole' but can't figure out where it would have gone. Though the concrete is obviously a much later addition, so who knows what level the garden was before that was all poured?
First question I asked, hope the video explains it, only 3 mins in.
I hate to mention it because you are so thorough and careful, but the solid curb you built by the step and planters. I hope you added weep holes or that the base for the patio slopes away. Otherwise I'm afraid you are going to have standing water under your raised patio with all the attendant issues. I'm going to worry about this.
Beyond respect for your expert skill and, commitment to detail!! Don’t know that I could face being your neighbor. Mad skills!
I found this strangely comforting.I lost my dad a year ago and I miss watching him work his carpentry magic.So watching this and listening to familiar sounds was therapy.Thank you.x
Always helped my dad with his projects and learned so much about a lot of life. Good on you, dad! and well done, Miss!
An amazing transformation, real craftsmanship and attention to detail. Everyone complains about the cost of Festool power tools but you can see just how good they are. The girls seem to love their new space and well done Dad for making it safer by taking off the sharp edges. Can’t wait for the next episode.
I am constantly amazed by you. The craftsmanship, skill, editing, pacing of the video and sheer patience to do something right in everything you undertake is pure brilliance. You should be proud of this and every other project in this house. Absolutely 100% professional quality and beautiful work. I wish I had 0.5% of your talent.
Love watching you transform your home, and seeing you teach your kiddos along the way! I also love the added explanations on the screen, that's so helpful for us layfolk. Love watching your work when I'm stressed, it's so soothing and uplifting. So much love in what you do for your family. 💚
It's astounding the level of thought and foresight you put into your work. From predicting the outcry about plastic shavings, to insulating the pipe, to the softening of corners for safety, it's like you address every single potential issue before anyone can even mention it haha. Beautifully done as always
Daughters always love helping and being with their dad, I know I did. I miss him sooo much ❤
“I may do something more permanent for this later” Ha ha! Nothing is more permanent than a temporary bodge that works!
Exactly. Or as @WatchWesWork would say: "It is temporary unless it's fixed."
I'd be super anxious walking on that patio let alone jumping on it but it looks good.
Personally I would have just slabbed on top of the existing concrete yard, but then I am a 70+ year old grandmother, what do I know! But it looks great doesn’t it!
I just learned what tool makes those sets of scraping marks on stone and your demonstration for the umbrella mounts was perfect! Glad you kept that arch in the wall! There is method to this madness! Love it!
Its amazing to me the amount of work required to make this corner pretty and functional. This man is the first in a long, long time to show this little patch of land some serious love 😮
What a transformation, the plant that you thought was a weed that the bee's liked is "Comfrey" this is an old very desirable
the plant that has certain properties and I would recommend you don't get rid of it. I recommend reading about it and then deciding. great job.
Comfrey is not a weed. Very resourceful. 10/10
Grows like a weed and spreads like a weed…. Comfrey can be a great source of nitrogen for compost, you can use it as a substitute for manure but it also is very hard to get rid of once you have it and the tap root can be 6 ft deep. Beautiful space you’re creating there.
@@loganpirie4387 It is high in potash which can feed toms and other fruiting plants..
@@loganpirie4387 It's also high in vitamin B-12 and iron, which is great for vegetarians. It isn't toxic to eat as some people say, it's just super fuzzy. If you cook it the fuzz goes away. I personally like to add it to stew or soup. It can also be cooked into a sort of a tea base.
@@BreakingBranches78 I used to grow lots of it, a friend was a qualified herbalist and he used the roots in various herbal remedies. Could never get enough - that was guaranteed organic that is.
@@loganpirie4387 with you on that😂 acts like a weed, beneficial services regardless - in a small space: its a weed🤬
I love that you taught your daughter to do this work too- we girls love this stuff!
Imagine buying house of this guy after he’s fettled it. Absolutely incredible workmanship. Can’t wait for the next one 👍
You're a smart Dad to teach your little daughter how to do things for herself. Those are skills I had to learn on my own, but so glad I did!
Your daughters are beautiful and Tiffany clearly takes after you. She’ll be in your workshop soon.
Never seen that patio system before.
Can’t wait for part 2.
Glad to see you with your daughter. My dad did. Im now 60. Still love gardening, woodwork, brickwork etc....
Wow, Russ, that is outstanding. It's gorgeous and I can't wait for part 2. Thanks for sharing the girls as well. Tiffany is growing so much. Love, love, love it!
Don't often watch reno videos but this was gripping. I have never seen someone this meticulous and painstaking. So much patience! Amazing!
That plant is comfrey,bees just love it,thanks for leaving it on behalf of the bees,
Yes! Please leave it for the bees!
COMFREY!! I'm only 1 minute and 50 seconds in and already I am seeing beautifully healthy comfrey! Comfrey is one of those quietly miraculous plants. I mean there is just about no waste with this plant. It is not recommended to consume it, and it is known to be toxic to dogs, but it can be used topically on humans, and it's also wonderful for gardening! It calls in the pollinators, but it also calls in the insect eaters, so it helps cut down on some bugs. It also has a fabulous way of digging down deep in compressed soil with a tap root to reach nutrients that other plants can't reach. It's definitely worth researching into all of its benefits! What a blessing!
Always a pleasure to watch a true craftsman at work,you are the best on TH-cam,well done mate!
Oh good, I get to watch a tiny garden get a transformation.
Isn't it interesting there's an arch on the bottom of the wall here at 6:24, when the cutie pie
Is working on the bricks, & a good job prying them off.
Nice work on hitching the umbrella up and the hardware to do that with.
Going to watch the rest now, very inspiring, thank you.
Three weeks later and I am still eagerly awaiting the next part of this!
The custom benchtop being so glossy and abutting the picture window of the same size is a chefs kiss design move. The reflections are fantastic
I actually can't believe that tap change went so easily.
Could have turned the stop cock off, no water flying about then.
Wonderful job. The result is lovely! My favorite parts were you involving and teaching your child. Learning life skills begins at home.
this video reminds me of the time when I was a child and my parents built their house. Besides the shell, they also did most of the stuff inside and outside by themselves and tought me a lot of stuff. Thank you for sharing 😊
I am by no means an expert in this type of construction but I can tell when someone knows what they are doing and takes the time to do a very neat job. Well done.
I don’t know which I appreciate more - the incredible workmanship or the incredibly wry humor.
You're great at editing. I also really like that you don't have time lapses and are doing everything in normal speed. Very well made content 🙂👍
I’ve never seen those plastic slab supports before! Great idea👍🏻
Watching you from Reno, Nevada, USA. You are a very talented and clever guy who is teaching his daughter the correct principles of working with Dad and others eventually. Bravo.
Ohh, you're blessed with Comfrey! The bees love it - so glad you left it for them. This is highly satisfying to watch.
I think it's borage not comfrey - I stand corrected if I'm wrong 🥰whilst it's not a weed (it's a herb) mine take on weed like proportions and spread everywhere because they produce some many seeds. The leaves and pretty blue flowers (some people put the flowers in cold drinks and salads) taste like cucumber. I just leave them for the bees but snails find the leaves delicious and can be an absolute nightmare. Both comfrey and borage leaves are excellent for compost heaps - I think they're called compost accelerators.
Oops I looked again it is comfrey, I'm so sorry. Wish mine would grow.
Comfrey is excellent for composting when the bees have finished. Roots go very deep, but it will stand cutting back once it is established.
@@angelau1194
Comfrey is a member of the borage family!
Fine work in an exercise of plumb, square, & level, no talking no pressure, great company, thanks .
The sounds of mourning doves in England! I sat for hours and listened to them..
The lead topped nail was used by a gardener to dix a rose cane or vine to the wall. Nice work you are doing.
I mean, I'm worried about how strong those slabs really are and if they get broken somehow then it may be a pain to replace, that and the sudden drop might be rather painful, but... WOW, that's a great way to just make it so the entire patio outside just drains.
Yes, that was what I was thinking. You probably don't have to drop something super heavy on it to crack it. I was hoping that was going to make something out of wood. But with UK weather it's not going to last super long and turn into slippery algae magnet. Great work as always. Maybe a bit a bit more detail into the pointing but thats just nitpicking
Disclaimer: computer programmer and not a mechanical engineer. Yup. It would be interesting to look at the spec sheets for those but they did not look particularly thick. I wouldn’t want to be moving some heavy kitchen appliances across that patio, etc. Why wasn’t the void filled with gravel so at least if they break you don’t get a gashed up leg?
@lawrencemanning That would make sense to me. It would be a lot of gravel though.
Also the perfect space underneath for rats
@@brian7android985 They will have a tidier home than before this was put in :)
Sooo impressed with Tiffany learning those skills! And with dad's calm instruction.
Yay, a young girl learning how to use tools ❤
This is amazingly done, you really did an real professional work and your garden/outside area will be looking absolutely marvelous.. i just can imagine how good it will look, will wait for Part.2!
To anyone wanting to do this themselves, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WEAR A MASK WHEN CUTTING STONE/TILE/CONCRETE. Or at least use water to keep dust to a minimum. Lung cancer is not worth it.
It requires long term exposure to concrete dust, but you are right, wear a mask.
@@StillAliveAndKicking_Irrelevant in the context of health and safety, do what the HSE recommends.
@@BritishEngineer It’s called using common sense, the HSE regulates workplace health and safety.
@@StillAliveAndKicking_ Trust me, one exposure is enough, several of my coworkers only had one or two exposures and they have several lung diseases and cancers. One's lungs looks like he inhaled razor blades because he worked on a quarry.
@@O-5Council I don’t believe a post from an anonymous person on TH-cam.
What a fabulous job, and what patience. Cannot wait for part 2. I love the fact there is no music, just you working away happily. 😊
Magnificent video to watch for its intelligence, pedagogy and fatherly love, ecology and esthetics! This is an encounter with an exceptional person. Thank you!
That is quite the transformation! I'm so glad you were able to restore the brick wall. Can't wait for the next part. I hope you'll be able to rescue that little fern sticking out of the remaining feral portion of the wall. And I loved your little "chaaaarge!" notation on the bug!
I learned a new word… Jankiness ! Cool ! You go Tiffany !! Good job ! What a great Daddies helper you are !!❤❤❤
You are a very clever man with an obvious vision to make the most of a small outdoor recreational area, well done!
Being taught about leverage at an early age by her father, is leverage for life 😊
The floor came out beautiful and your talent for hard scape is amazing.
"It was taking them too long to decompose.." xD
I am no expert, only the work I do around my home. In my opinion, you did an excellent job. Lots of patience and understanding of the principles of what you were doing. Great job. Can't wait for part 2.
24:20 you should invest in a multitool cutter. It's indispensable for small jobs and precise cuts on the spot.
I was thinking that many "woodworkers" and cabinetmakers consider multitools beneath them. Snobbery abounds.
Great video and kudos for just having the ambient sound. Nice to hear the wildlife in the background between cuts. The attention to detail on that slab spacing really tickled my OCD, especially regarding the planter corners. Genius idea using the off-cuts to re-enforce the planter corners though. those underboards will do a good job of keeping any unwanted visitors from making a home under the slabs too. I think you were right on doing something a bit better around the pipework for the same reason. Maybe rat mesh or similar. But the overall effect is stunning and looks quite remarkable. Can't wait to see what you do with the second half. Kids seem to love it so, that's obviously a big win! Finally, as always, a very well cut together video. It's easy to underestimate how much time is eaten up in the editing process!
OMG I just watched 53 min of pure craftsmanship magic and am deeply saddened it‘s „already over“… 😮 looking forward to the next one, you are my hero in regards to overall skills but also patience… 😍💪
Good steady workman,has a task and gets it done with the tools and knowledge he has.Wonderful to watch a man fix his abode with what he has,sure and steady.
I LOVE that you taught your daughter these skills, and shared these experiences with her. Not only is it obviously enjoyable for you both, and enriching to your family cohesion, but as she matures she will be absolutely fierce!
Great job man, a vast improvement and a great place for the little lady to play.
When you arrive home from work and your little girl is out there playing safely it will make it all worthwhile. Beautiful job mate.
This is like therapy watching this video!
The level of detail you're going to is just incredible!
I am impressed by the hard work and knowledge to transform this space. Love that your daughter is participating in the hard work and I’m going to be annoying by saying please wear eye protection 🙏🏼!!
What a lovely transformation! Loved seeing you teaching your daughter, too! She’ll remember that for the rest of her life! I also enjoy your sense of humor.
No music! No talking! Subscribe immediately!
Thank you for sharing your skills and work ethic with us. There's lots to learn, and no irritating background music!
Got to wonder why that wall had an arch so low down. What went through that arch!
Was just about to comment the same 👍
Same
Edit: Is it just a folly?
I was wondering too. I assume you wouldn't go to that effort unless it was needed. I was hoping he was going to remove the concrete so we could have a better look :)
Was wondering if that arch was an old basement access or egress or something to the neighbouring house. I really want to know now lol
Old main drains?
Love this video. I find it extremely satisfying to watch something being brought back to life again.
Nice work. But it does look like rainwater will run through onto the concrete below, then only evaporate extremely slowly due to poor air access. When organic stuff, ie. leaves, dead birds, bird crap etc. goes down it will stay and rot (and smell bad) forever. And water will sit up against the wall for a long time too.
Are these concerns wrong? I freely admit I didn't even know floating patios were a thing till now (so every day's a school day I suppose).
Honestly I was wondering something similar - hasn't he raised it all to be in line with/above the DPC? You can see it sticking out when he fixes the outside tap, looks like it's in line with under the door sill. Won't he get damp issues? Even if it drains off below the DPC, rain bouncing off the tiles will land on the wall and seep in.
È bello vedere un giovane già cosi competente in ogni lavoro che intraprende. Preciso e sicuro. Bravo, complimenti!!
Whats happened to the water running under the tiles from Rain and if you clean them? I saw no drain? Standing water, if it's high enough, starts to stink after a wile. thx for sharing the new journey to rebuild your garden. its a pleasure to watch
that was one of my concerns - potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes / etc.
my other concern is that the slabs are only supported at the corners - from somewhat similar experience i’d say there’s a good chance that sooner or later you’ll start getting cracks (but obviously i really hope not!!)
no denying it looks amazing though
43:49 the front portion, where the water would drain, is sealed off. So I too am wondering about drainage.
Did you not see the water running down from the house to the alleyway when he was hosing the concrete off? There will have been a slight fall put on it when it was laid.
@@bren106nope, he blocked this with the cemented steps on the front, standing water at your building foundation, recipe for disaster later
If y'all go to about 19:40 you will see a grated drain basin for drainage.
I've just stumbled across your channel and I can see that I will spend many happy hours watching your wonderful work. Looking forward to seeing the finished garden.
This new Thom Yorke compilation is amazing! Sounds of construction... who would've thought
Look at that baby girl work! She is adorable! Continue to teach her how to do these things! My father could do all this, but had two daughters and he raised us to be girlie girls...so now we have to depend on others to do these things for us. I so wish he had taught me. That brick wall is beautiful, I'm glad you could salvage some of it, and the bricks! Great job, it looks amazing!