DIY Patio Pavers
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crystelmontene...
We desperately needed some additional driveway space, and this DIY paver extension was the perfect solution!
Our driveway is only just wider than two vehicles, and I realized my grass was thinning and becoming a muddy mess because we were having to walk on it while getting in and out of our vehicles. These pavers have saved the day! Not only are they super functional, I think they look beautiful and it was a great way to reuse them. Let me know what you think!
#yardmakeover #yardmaintenance #pavers #diy #beforeandafter #doityoloself #driveway #drivewaygoals
![My 4-Day Fire Pit Patio Build [Full DIY Project]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/gIxzP8TnMeM/mqdefault.jpg)
The curve gives it a little something extra. I’m sure your family appreciated all your hard work and ingenuity. It looks awesome!
Yaass! A lil’ razzle dazzle for sure!
Looks very nice, we had our done 10 yrs. Or more ago, and it’s as nice as the day it was done. We had ours extended to widen our drive also, and also gave us a walk way to the front door.
❤absolutely beautiful work😅
Baby helping. What a great home memory.❤❤❤
Lol no
Coming from a 10 year contractor, this looks every bit as good as I've seen from pros!
GREAT JOB! LOOKS AMAZING ESPECIALLY WITH THE CURVED EDGE !
Sure does.
Great job!!
She forgot landscape paper. I would have also dug a little deeper. Minimum for a driveway should be 4" base rock and 2" sand. She might also put a concrete edging to help hold the edge pavers from moving. After a year or two, she'll probably have to redo it.
@@AverillColliershe said it was a walking path for next to her driveway. I don’t think vehicles will be on it. Just people
Civil engineer here, gotta appreciate checking the level, already ahead of 99% of DIY projects
As someone who apreates a job done well felt that was a plus as well!
Brilliant I have the same issue 😂
I think you are deceitful because you are hiding the male, giving you direction on every step. Nice try though
As the son of an engineer, agreed. Most guys I see wing it or eyeball it, including the supposedly high-rated people I hired to redo our driveway a few years back or rather it needed the slightest angle so water wouldn’t pool but instead it’s got areas water pooled showing where they failed.
I think it looks great! YOU did a wonderful job 👏🏼👍🏼
I hope that you ignore the comments that are negative and say that you are untrustworthy and that you couldn't have done it. Just because they would need someone telling them what to do and how to do it they assume that most men would be the same and require that step by step instruction and in their mind there is no way that a strong, powerful, independent, resourceful female could complete the job on her own. Great job!! It is a wonderful way to reuse those bricks!
YOU SHOULD BE PROUD, it looks so good and professionally made
Your first time
WIZARD
I need you at my house for a paver project!🎉👏
❤❤🎉🎉
Right. She made it look easy. Lol
Great Job...
She probably thinks you're being to aggressive with the compliment 🤷🏻♂️
GREAT JOB.
My wife saw this and now I have a project!! 🤦🏽♂️ I’m POSITIVE it won’t turn out like yours 🤣😂🤣😂
AWESOME JOB
You need to tell your wife, “I’m sorry honey, did you see HER HUSBAND out there doing that? Neither did I. Here’s the shovel.
Who am I kidding. I would rather be out there doing that than what my wife is doing anyway.
Maybe she can give you tips.😜
@@alphazuluz😂
Your wife needs to take a page out of this ladies book and not just dictate to you. I have little respect for that kind of mentality.
Yes, now I want a brick patio!!!
I think having the kid involved is the best
Beautiful
Totally agree 💯💯
More green les construction for the planet, more trees less cement every where.
I think it makes them feel needed and its fun fun you and them and it teaches them a great skill or maybe get them interested in a spectacular career 🤪🤪🤪
You did a better job than most contractors would do with a hundred times more experience. Well done!!
I’m a carpenter, and this turned out better than half of the stuff I do for a living. Kudos
So what you're saying is that people might as well DIY and save money instead of hiring a professional like you because they might be able to do a better job and if not, it would be no worse then bad professional work? It's not the best business model for druming up clients but hey, your the professional 😂
@@tattedlife25 yeah that’s pretty much what I’m saying😆
😍 😍 🎉
@@tattedlife25 I mean anyone can do it it just takes time skill and common sense but not everyone has that but everyone could people are just lazy most the time or don’t even know the first step and don’t bother to learn
@hicx8734 I understood your premise and appreciate your candor. This attitude is very humble, and it makes you a good person and an even better Professional. Your retort is to the point, and respectful.
The curved pieces show your skill. Redoing the part that wasn’t level shows your patience and attention to detail. Great job!
yes great job
Love the comments from tradies and contractors. They don’t care who does it, good work is good work and it’s respected.
I almost had the right words to post this exact comment, until I came upon yours. So imma just upvote, and freeload off your comment. 🙂
Me too!
You did a very professional job.
Coming from someone who has been eating food for 59 years, You did a fantasic job! Well Done!
Lol
😂😂😂
Same!
😂😂
I was thinking the same about me 😂
Nothing is more fulfilling than completing a difficult task on your own with pride and workmanship. Well done.
I've never completed a task, so I don't know what you mean. Maybe you should consider doing something in your community to support people. If you have a wife does she like making jam?
@justlarry8945 what the hell are you talking about
@justlarry8945 literally just yapping like a dementia patient😂😂
@@lucy_Bad_Bunny dementia is a horrible thing that a lot of people struggle with. i hope you or anyone close to you never has to experience it.
@@justlarry8945 I do too, but still doesn't make your comment any less yappy. Literally continuing to yap like a dementia patient🤣🤣
Landscaper of 7 years here, that looks like something a professional put together. I would definitely recommend you seal it so it doesn’t stain or discolor over time and so the sand doesn’t wash out under heavy rain.
Just power wash it. Seal looks terrible
That's because it was done professionally in the video was edited to make it look like she did it.
@@daverobbe6560So, you just make false accusations whenever it suits you?
Polymeric sand doesn't wash out in the rain. It's got a polymer additive and like 10% portland cement.
And if these papers were previously in her backyard i'm sure they're aged and already stained so the sealer bit...eh.
Is waste of time & effort and money.
@@FEARMENOT1975 I thought she put in packing sand, misheard that part. We usually do seal coats next to turf anyway so no grass/weeds come up in the cracks
So gorgeous! Looks like added value to me. Great curb appeal and functional as well
As someone who is 24 years old with 14 years of experience in leaving random comments on TH-cam, I want to say, you have done an excellent for a novice ❤
Wow, thank you!
great comment lol
😂😂
My Favourite comment of 2023-24 :-)
Do you actually believe that the woman in the video - with the perfect nails - did all that work! LMAO Some people will believe anything!
As a third-generation bricklayer, this is a damn good job
What did she use under the bricks? I think she mentioned Road base and then sand , the she put the bricks , then she used ez sand.
Is that the same sand that she used under the bricks?
I respect the hell out of anyone that can make a solid paver setup, especially a hard-working mother like yourself 😂
Huh 😂
Effing awesome
You did a real professional job. Your ol man is lucky to have you!!!
as a deep water scuba diving instructor, i want to say you did an excellent job.
hahahaha
Win-win-win scenario:
1. It looks amazing, you did a wonderful job.
2. You used something you already had.
3. You saved a lot of money doing the work yourself!
HOAs should be illegal that shi so weird @TheAstroflight
HOAs just need to stay in their lane and stick to common area management only.
My mom is just like you. You’re the mom and wife everyone wants. Glad there are more lady’s like my mom out there
This is such a sweet comment! As a mom to a 21yo, I get excited when my son is proud of something I've done ❤
Beautiful job you have done 👍
Wholesome comment :3
I was thinking the same thing when I saw this
My mom changed our vinyl floors & put ceramic ones on. This is in the 80s. No TH-cam, internet, etc. My dad was shocked & proud. As her daughter, I’m not just proud; I’m amazed at how she did it when I can barely replicate cooking or how to do a wing eyeliner from watching a million videos.
😂😂
I love more your willingness to do all that yourself! With kids and everything 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
She did all this with the kids by her side. 🙌✨ Women are truly amazing
Right. Single motherhood is amazing. Stop trying to promote broken families as if it is something to achieve.
Right? We could rule the world and have a better planet just if the men could give us a chance and get down from the power.
@@S.Anderson-BeyBoooo buzzkill
@@CreativeUsernameEh Stop the cap.
Everyone wants a feel-good story but is unwilling to see the reality of the situation.
Haha my 2 year old would run off down the street 😂😂
Lots of people neglect several of these steps when taking on a project with garden pavers. Your end result is proof that it pays to do things right. Masterfully done! 🖤🖤🖤
Very Nice work
Perfect good job . Next time get the base set 1st
Did a good job of not disturbing the original soil! Always leave the original undisturbed! 👍🏻
I used to do this professionally. For a DIY project with limited tools, you did an excellent job.
Forman builder here for a decade across 3 trades….well done ma’am that’s a solid day’s work right there
A week for a retired person, maybe 2 weeks! 😂
😂😂😂.....
Aye aye foreskin. I mean foreman
Great job
Typical foreman, too dumb to spell Foreman 😂
This is legit a days hard work. She also did it with kids around her all the time. Unbelievable multi tasking! Well done!
I built a house w illegals all around me once ..where's my flowers
That’s great for them to see too. Mum out there working it all out.
More than a days work doing it yourself.
I did a patio project about 10yrs ago, I had my kids strategically piling bricks up and moving sand around the project as they “helped” Daddy……😂👍
End result looks like she re soded the lawn too. Some phlox or low growing spreading plants between the grass & pavers on the curve would look nice❤!!!
As a 50+ year old woman sitting watching in her pajamas with a little dog on her lap, I can unconditionally say you nailed this project! I'm inspired to try it myself.
As a 10+ year old little dog sitting sartorially on my human's lap, I can unconditionally second her opinion! I'm inspired to help her if she tries it.
@@mikemotorbike4283😂
She didn't use any nails. So...
:P
Love it. Great job!
Such an accomplishment and means so much more when you’ve created it yourself.
Great work! I did this for the first time as a kid with my neighbor. He recently passed 😢. Ill never forget him teaching me how to do this. Thanks Jim rest in peace 🙏
This is what's missing today. People like Jim passing on their knowledge and sense of community. I'm sure you'll do the same. 🎉
Sincerest Condolences 🙏🏾
@@stingray0033
They used to send apprentices to my site for their first 6 months.
They could get a taste of everything instead of being sent out in a van with some lazy shit who would just give them the shit jobs.
Seems like Jim sent you a special message today! Condolences!
My neighbor passed away too. 😭 Mine used to help me and my son get to soccer practice even though his license was revoked for medical reasons and he wasn't supposed to be driving!!!😢 He was a diabetic. He ended up loosing one leg due to amputation and his ex wife went to go "take care" of him in the hospital and he died. 😢 I believe she took care of him all right. She took care of him once and for all.😭
I'm just a grumpy old man who has done this a few times. Way better job then I was able to produce - so good job!
Lmaoo
I am a lazy old man, and slightly grumpy. Her work definitely outshines my sad landscaping efforts.
Im 65 year old Marine, and this is an excellent job.
Also semi grumpy and narcissistic.
My great aunt did this like 20 years ago. She has never been disappointed in her decision. She still loves it to this day.
Beautiful job.
If that was your first time doing that, then you could absolutely do this as a career. You did a great job.
I've been paving for 43 years, and you have done an excellent job, young lady 🙏
She really did. 🥲
Looks Great! I wonder if the HOA had shit fits when she started? Now all of the neighbors are going to copy it because of how nice it looks! She might want to set a price to charge the senior widows for doing this for them❤!!!
She’s a grown woman with children, don’t refer to grown women as “young lady” the infantilisation of women is really weird and needs to end, compliment women without infantilising them or sexualising them.
@@leebliss3622 Ugghhh.... 😮💨
@@leebliss3622bro you weird as hell. Dude been paving longer than most people been alive. She’s a young lady to him and he was talking about the driveway. You made it about the lady.
From an Amazon driver that sprints in Texas heat but still cares about people’s lawns, thank you lol
Stop sprinting! You are throwing off the time metric for everyone. Very bold of you to be this open about the way you run around
@@visit402he’s probably sprinting bc it’s hot as fuck out and wants to get back to the AC ASAP. I’d be more concerned that he’s staying hydrated and is wearing sunblock instead of some time bs.
That's freaking dope.
@@visit402 blame your employer, not another worker.
@@visit402 What the hell are you yapping about
Great job. Looks beautiful and professionally done.
Seeing a woman doing better wirk than some actual companies is amazing!she actually knows what she is going to perfection!
😂 honey....Incase u didn't know....if u want something done right, n nicely, hand it to a woman. It surprises me how many haven't caught on yet. Now I did say "woman" not girl. N just like men, not all women are actually grown yet. But once they grow up n achieve womanhood....there's NOTHING a woman can't do!
Hahaha.
work**** doing**** fix yourself
@@jeremylandry5319 🤣 o the salt .. hahaha
woman are perfectionist, that is why
As a full time resident of earth, I want to say you did a fantastic job
😂😂😂
As a full-time sarcastic guy, I appreciate you prefacing your response with proper credentials. We agree you reside on Earth, but where is your planet of origin?
@@patrickpowell2236 Uranus 😘
You expanded your drive way without having to get cement poured thats awesome i love watching people do it themselves especially lovely woman it goes to show mommas are built different
Aww❤
Very Beautiful Love It
As a professional TH-cam watcher for 19 years with a degree in eating poptarts, you did a fantastic job!
lololol!
Do you actually believe that the woman in the video - with the perfect nails - did all that work! LMAO Some people will believe anything!
@@halettebrennen8460perfect nails? I re-watched the video just because of you and yes, I believe that she did do the work! 🙂↕️😌 and it makes me hopeful… lol
@@eaguilar3765 They say there's a sucker born everyday! BTW, I have a bridge to sell you in NYC. Let me know if you're interested.
Come help me with mine❤
Twenty-five year contractor here. I think it looks fantastic! I'm a little worried about the edges, but dang. You rock.
@TheAlpine49 what would you have done differently to improve the edges? Just curious
@@emerconghaile4902 It needs either an off-the-shelf flexible plastic paver edge, or a concrete curb to separate and hold in place the pavers and poly sand from the lawn, and also a permeable underlayment barrier to separate the soil from the base.
Some concrete or mortar along the outside of the last line of blocks to stop them spreading if the vehicle drives on them.
The lady did a fantastic job though, Bravo 👏🏻
it is really nice to see so many nice comments for the lady, these days so many see a woman online and are just nasty for no reason. you guys rock
Exactly! Don't you need plastic, aluminum, or concrete edging to keep the pavers from separating over time?
Strange that all the "contractors" don't mention this.
Girl, you did that. You did a landscaping project that turned out perfectly. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Highly doubt she actually did this. More likely her husband and edited it to make it seem like her for views. Pretty smart actually but im not buying it.
Wow! You are amazing! Good going! You’ve got some skills, lady! Well done! 👏👏👏👏
Coming from someone whos been using driveways for 40 years, you did an excellent job
There is rarely a more wholesome use-case for the phrase "You go, girl!" than things like this. Bravo; it looks great!
Girl, I can barely cook without burning myself. You are amazing!
I want to be just like you! Just the technical aspects , you mastered, are way above the curve!
Bravo! That eyeballing comes with time but you didn’t cut corners and leave it. I’d say 12/10 for your first time..
Actually! It's BRAVA!
I think you have great kids. Teaching and preaching them young. Great memories being built here is what I really think. Great job.
A lot of yall are impressed with the methods and quality, I'm just impressed with all the hard work, that's a big job and process for one person.
Well done
So you're impressed by the same thing as everyone else?
As a contractor I applaud your efforts and ability,
looks great 👏🏼👍🏼
Phenomenal Job! The fact you went back to make sure things were level is above and beyond, and the curved brick cuts are perfection!
There are people who do this for a living that do not check...lol.
@@Un1K0RnB4Mprobably because they are men. Who doesn’t care about detail 😅 and are a bit absent minded.
As a 19 year old girl with no direction or goals in my life, I would like to say you did an amazing job!
Lolp
Lol
Uhh what?… the first and second part of the comment doesn’t make sense together…
Learn a trade or two and you’ll never be out of work. Women can do all sorts of traditionally masculine jobs.
@@kathleenmann7311 That is actually what I’ve been considering, but I’m unsure what.
Good job Mom. Awesome that you checked your progress with that 2x4 as a level. I'm impressed because I've been in construction for over 30 years. For this being your first stab at this type of work, I'd have to say that your work ethic really came into play. The repurposing of those pavers was a fantastic makeover idea.
You are amazing. That looks so much better. It adds a lot of curb appeal ❤
Trust an believe your children seeing their mother doing yard work is most definitely going to inspire them ✨🥹
Pretty sure it’s normal to them but a fun memory
Trust AND believe.
Mother’s do ALL kinds of work. Yard work isn’t exceptional.
What a trooper!
Nah, my mom 78 and doing yard work still. I’m not helpin. 😉
yeah, but those normal and positive memories offer good inspiration.
Looks phenomenal 🙂🙂🙂🙂
As an owner of a business in this field, was already massively impressed, then you leveled it.. DIY drives are almost never leveled, you killed this girl!! ( just stop eyeing things lol you'll save some time)😂
I've been a depressed flop for 10 years and this is one of the best paving jobs I've seen! Amazing work!
Hheyyyyyuy, same here. Been a depressed flop since 20 ought11!!!!!! And i also think its one of the best paving jobs ive seen!!!!! Lol. Let's try to flip this yr ok????
WOW! BEAUTIFULLY DONE LOVE IT ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
Lil man was helping. Fantastic. Great job young lady
Perfect, Good job. ❤❤❤ I don't know what you do for a living, but you can most certainly get paid to do this. ❤❤❤❤❤
Landscape contractor here, looks really good. Nice job.
There's only one word I'd use to describe the result of all your hard work - "AWESOME!!!"
Awesome*
I so admire that you did this on your own ❤
Great job, Mommy! Love your little helpers ❤
Wow the result looks amazing, great job ☺️
This being your first time doing it is really impressive, they look really flush and the curve added a something softer to all the straight edges- beautiful✨
this is so beautiful!!! women have been absolutely killing it at everything they do! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
94th sector space engineer here, amazing job laying them bricks.
And you guys should know! 😅 ain't easy to pave in low-Earth orbit...😅
@@BaMenaceNASA shift supervisor master engineer with PhD in aeronautics. Amazing job
Great work
I'm not a doctor but I play one on TV. An engineer would never say "them bricks".
@@raylrodryou know that engineers have formal and informal writing styles, right? And the "there's gold in them there hills" is an idiom that even engineers know?
I can't believe you did this. You should be very proud especially dealing with the "little helpers"as you were doing the project. Awesome ❤❤❤❤
Outstanding!!🎉
You can't believe she did???? did you even watch the video?
Your helpers. The best. Great job - all.
I love it! This is what I’ve got to do in my years near the road. Great job!!
Its awesome to see s female doing this & and the fact that you have your kids helping and still safe!!
GREAT JOB ON ALL LEVELS!
Bravo!!
Your pride of ownership and attention to detail is shining bright!
And I’m so delighted you involved your kids. Excellent work, Mama!!
All that work paid off. It look great and the contrast between the concrete and the brick makes it look modern. Bravo👏🏻
Excellent job❣️ GORGEOUS ❣️
I love seeing your little babies hanging out while you work
It's hard to find good help these days like the great workers you had. Y'all did a good job.
Much respect for not half-assing it and putting in the work to make it look nice 💪🏽
things that normal woman did back on the days while the husband killer himself working 12 hrs a day i’m glad she can do basic chores and house chores without complaining like this young generations good for you mom ,, also makes you sexier 😊
very very nice job, compliments from professionals, Thumbs up
Great job and great to see the children helping.
Coming from a bum who watched TV all day, this looks amazing. Great work.
I usually don’t comment on most stuff but I do wanna say this looks amazing!! This job is very tedious, and exhausting and you knocked it out of the park including taking care of a family! My hats off to you!
You never know what you can do until you try, and it looks really good 👍
man youtube is crazy. I've been watching nothing but honda cbr motorcycle videos for an hour and this rolls across my screen.
you did a freaking AMAZING job!
This is an extremely rare moment to see a women doing work like this, impressive
Not to mention her work is better than some men who do this on a daily basis
@@LaSombraawoman*
As someone with 46 years of being a human, you did a great job. Better than other humans I've seen.
Im also a human
@@daniel9887 wow why would you come online and lie? we all know who you are daniel.
You should be EXTREMELY proud of your work! You did AMAZING work. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Why extremely???
@@initit7070 WHY NOT
@@cherrypop4675 It's a common job.
@@initit7070not so common anymore what’s ur job clerk
Love it and the curve made it look really good
Looks good young lady. Very very impressive. Your actions are the true definition of "if you put your mind to it, you can do it."
I used to do this for a living. And you did an amazing job! Congratulations
I'm so proud of you as a woman mother and just a human being. Your a inspiration to see your dedication! All while taking care of your children! You Rock or Pave the way, I should say!
You're not your...
Wow, thank you so much for sharing this. I am attempting some DIY projects and it’s a little clips like this that really give me the boost of inspiration that I need you did a beautiful job on your driveway. Keep that up and please keep sharing.
Love watching women achiving projects all by themselves. Great job!
I love it.
i was just waiting for someone to mention her gender 💀 so exhausting
Who filmed it? Yeah her husband... Who probably did more than half the work too! 😂
@@iliketurtles4463 okay some woman probably hurt you and now here you are sounding like this 🤡
She’s definitely an anomaly. Great job. Hopefully she did the entire job, I believe she did. Most men her age are snowflakes and just play video games and get fat.
It's a good thing that the baby was supervising her.😊
Holy crap. A homeowner that actually does things correctly. Nice job.
You the HOA enforcement guy we keep seeing on here???
Where?...this is not done correctly. 2" the of base , if that.
@@trubblesiriahrenn751 what the hell makes you think I'm an HOA enforcement officer? When I bought my home I made sure to tell the realtor "absolutely no hoas". No, I'm simply tired of seeing homeowners doing "home improvements" that are just awful and frequently need to be redone by someone skiled. It was one of my massive issues when I was viewing houses, seeing "home improvements" done extremely poorly that I knew I would have to redo.
The quality for a first time is incredible