+Joe Worden couldn't agree more! I am loving pushing my limits to see if I can. Over time, occasional friends and family have put me off. Using a router was one of them and It's such a great tool!
I’m like that, I surprise myself and others. I’ve always loved doing things myself, my husband always scared to start any project. I get fed up waiting for him then I take matters into my own hands, then he gets surprised and goes ‘I’m possessed’ 👻.
Great video - this has helped massively in my own DIY - currently half way through 80sqm of laying paving slabs!!! Saved a few grand and also burnt a few pounds (weight) so all good :) Thank you
Thanks for sharing your techniques, you just inspired me to go ahead with my project which I had been so afraid to get wrong. Just pick up, do and learn! Nice work.
I feel I need to reiterate this for the odd comment coming through. This ABSOLUTELY HAS HARDCORE SUB-BASE UNDERNEATH AND WEED CONTROL and I DO SAY THIS towards the beginning. (You can EVEN SEE IT AT THE START!!!) Why is this not part of the video? Because I didn't think a year or two before finishing it that I was going to pick up a camera and start my own TH-cam channel.
The aggregate you mention - is the grey stones / rubble you can see under where you place the patio? We've just ripped up our decking and have what looks very similar but mixed with a bit of sludge from over the years! We've dug down a few inches and there is no change so hoping we can remove a layer for damp course height, whack and then place the sand on top. You are an inspiration - we've just had a quote of £2.4k for ours!
Brilliant I enjoyed your video. I’m the same I give everything a go in my home and found your site. It’s amazing what we women can archive if we put our mind to it. Thank you
this is cool, i really enjoyed a youtube diy! most it is like yeah yeah bored n fast forward already. but not this one or yours, actually watched and learnt what i needed too simply and a yes i can do this :) thank you
Hey there i think you have done really well to do it on your own but there is only one thing i would improve on and that is to scatter a little cement on top of the sand before you rake it and maybe rake it a little deeper to create some room for the slab to settle when you tap it down ,Due to the recent heavy down pours the cement will help to stop the heavy rain washing away the substrate under the slabs ,and when you walk on the slabs as you are laying them always walk in the middle of the slab so you don't cause any rocking ,very well done though if i was your dad i would be proud :)
I’ve personally tried laying patio slabs in my garden and used the same stuff and had a bit of trouble getting the slabs consistently level throughout as mine had a ridge on the top but I made sure they didn’t wobble or anything. I felt they didn’t stick properly but fingers crossed they are okay!
Wow, amazing video Vikkie! It is so impressive - you actually took your time to make it, like waiting for the weeds to die hahaha! You have a lot of patience! You could run your own little construction project - I found this very technical and useful! Btw, were you aware (I assume so) that you could get a remote-controlled whacker plate? so that you do not have to expose your hands to vibration... or are they much more expensive??
Thanks +DIY Plywood 😀 definitely only want to do things for my use. And no, I've never heard or a remote one - I just went for the smallest/cheapest one which I thought £28 for the week was really good!
my lady I think you make fantastic job of your garden, you must be very proud of your hard work. I shall be calling you soon to carry out a project at my palace.regardsHRH Sultan of brenei
Glad you done this. I'm laying patio myself. But I have been told its possible to compact the soil instead of digging it out and removing, then lay hardcore over the soil. I'm not sure if the soil will compact enough, any thoughts
I've been told the top 6 inches of soil is very weak and also, if not removed, weeds will come through. I'd personally remove it to be safe as it's a lot of work. Sorry, I don't know how effective it would be to compact the existing soil.
Great video, watched a few times as you have inspired me to get my patio done..i've dug out foundations and also been told i can use dry mix. Did you just put just sand on the hardcore or was this mixed with cement? Thank you so much
That's fantastic! :) Glad to have inspired! On this patio, I didn't add any cement at all as was told the thickness of my slabs were enough. Apparently any thinner and I would have needed cement. Let me know how it goes! :D
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Brilliant and inspiring, well done you! I'm desperate to get a porcelain tile patio laid, my garden has no seating area at all, but I've been quoted a whopping £4000 for the job! So I should do what you've done, but unlike you, I dont know anyone in the construction business to advise me, nor have I done any DIY myself. And I know porcelain tiles are much thinner than the slabs you laid, so I dont know how the process would differ. But you've got my mind ticking now.
I can’t thank you enough for your channel! My partners not the type to do something like this himself so I said I’d give it a go. My dad at one time would have done it for me, but he’s in poor health now so it’s time for me to take care of things myself. Very inspirational.
Sorry to hear about your Dad! Sometimes knowing they're not near by to help, yet you've seen the quality of their work or determination in the past can be inspirational enough. I bet he's going to be proud of you as well :D My fiance would rather pay someone to do it, but I wouldn't have learnt anything otherwise and it was peaceful doing most of it on my own haha! Good luck with yours and let me know how you get on, (and feel free to give me a shout if you have an questions!)
Great job , Nice too see people having a go themselves. So many people pick up the phone and get some else to do even the smallest of jobs nowadays ...
Yes, so true. And that's where I feel some tradesmen can really take the mickey on call out fees alone. Plus, it gave me confidence to do even more patio :D
Because of the lock down due to the virus, after watching your video, I've actually gone into my garden first time ever and starting some basic gardening, it's a such a good feeling.
I have to do my garden I never done this kind of work before was getting nervous but glad to find your channel . Well done girl you done good job and I just subscribe your channel 👍🏻👍🏻
I must say, I really admire your work ethic, knowledge and attention to detail. I have learned a lot from watching your videos and they are so informative and explained clearly. Me and my fiancé are renovating our house on next to no budget so seeing you achieve these results gives us loads of confidence to get out into the garden and get cracking this year!
My wife has helped remodel the basement,kitchen and put in second bathroom.helps with it all and we appreciate our home even more! Thanks for your videos,more women should get involved.
Priscila Assis sexist? My wife has more health issues than most and loves getting involved with home projects.nothing sexist about it,as a matter of fact if some chose to just cook,clean and have babies that is sexist and judgmental!
Wow that looks amazing and to see a woman doing it is even better! You did an amazing job. I'm buying my first house this year and I've been researching on how to remodel my own home. So I will be saving this video for ideas. It definitely takes determination and a positive attitude to work on your own home.
I found what you have done inspirational and a driver for me to get on with laying my patio slabs I bought 3-years ago. The biggest headache for me was the planning around ordering material and the quantity. Your video breaks the job down into a number of tasks and none are really to big for one person. Just need to eat well to keep the energy up. I plan to start and finish this Easter weekend. Thanks for the motivation 👍😃
So glad to hear it's inspired! :) it gave me a lot of satisfaction and the difference it's made it huge compared to the where we'd left things last time. Hope things go well 🤗
Young Lady, You are on Your way. I have always treasured the times my daughter helped me but she is now gone but You are on Your way. I have a small enough job now but am old and do not hurry any more. A Perfectionist like You would give me tips and tell me when I am wrong. I would take it on board but than just say "it will do me". You are fine! I respect You!
If your parents think a little like me, they're proud of you no matter what and have been for a very very long time, I'm proud of you and don't know you lol, let me know when you WIN take care
So proud of you, I am doing my own walkway as an almost 60 yr. old woman and am glad to have found your blog! I like how you mention all the tiny details...like using the small trowel, long stick the width of the walkway...pvc piping etc...Thank you so much.
I’m a self employed lawn and landscape business owner for the past 6 years, I gotta say very nicely done Vickie.. I love your accent and puppy too and oh yeah I just subscribed. Good luck with other projects in the future. Now I have to go back and watch what I missed
The way you did it your supposed to get a thinner heavier bar and level between the bars. Then you know the sand is flat all the way through. If you just randomly scrape it flat with no co ordination it will end up all up and down. Thats why the bottom of the flag is flat.
What a huge difference it makes for the look. Amazing job. Love seeing other women do these jobs themselves. We are totally capable. Congrats on your new walkway. A lot of work but completely worth it.
Nice job. A lot of people use a 3-4-5 triangle method to square large areas. Any combination of 3 and 4 units of length on the corner legs will have a diagonal of 5 units when square. You can even do it with a 1 unit stick and no measuring tape.
A very safe alternative to weed killer is: 30% apple cider vinegar, Epsom salts, water and dish soap. Spray on a dry day. No dangerous toxins. (From a professional landscaper's, wife)
Might be late with this comment but here goes. First of all great job, well done for cracking on and giving it a go. Secondly the flags majority of the time aren't completely flat so using a level is pointless. Just set a string line up and work to that. Also you don't want them completely level as water will just sit on them. Also use a compactor plate to compact the sand before screeding. Just a few tips, I'm not hating you've done well. I own a Groundwork company lay flagstones regularly. If you need any advice on Groundwork in the future contact my via Facebook @leagroundwork
True inspiration to others, really good job. Very impressive work, you should be very proud of yourself. I also watched the fence video, another cracking job.
Fantastic. Thank you - not just for the video but all those links to the stuff you used. That's over and beyond being helpful!! Road Pins - never knew they even existed but I can think of so many times I could have done with them! Thanks again 👍 Richard, Northampton.
Any time :) That's what they're there for 👍 One of he hardest parts of DIY is finding products for the job and I didn't know about these either until my father in law told me 😊
Well done you. I grudge paying for things I might accomplish myself. I try it, and if I cant do it, then I pay someone to do it.............But you did it. great video!!!
Because I wanted to say I laid the patio and learn the whole process myself ;) He helped shovel a lot though in the background after that silly delivery driver gave me extra work to do :(
I know this is an older video but it's just what I was looking for. I don't know if I am capable by myself like you, but I will recruit some help. Thank you so much!!
Yes! :) That's what I was going to do with one of those crazy paving type moulds on Amazon. But when I asked in DIY facebook groups, most said it's not worth the time and effort, it doesn't save that much money - and hard to get the consistency right. I think the slabs I used were £2-3, so went with these instead. I've seen more rustic ones that look cool where people add their own pebbles etc, which I may do one day!
very nice ,, that's a tough job on the back and knees and those whackers weigh a ton, well done , ps. just come back from a smashing day spent on the beach at huttoft ,( saw a very nice young lady doing a blogg there not long ago ) shall deffo be going there again soon, thanks for sharing -))
+ian smith yes, the constant shovelling was by far the worst. Luckily I got Travis Perkins to load the whacker and me and my fiance unloaded it together but was worth it in the end. Hahaha, we love huttoft. I'm currently in France and wish they'd set up an aire there as they do here. Great place!
You did an "amazing" job explaining and executing the patio. Better than most videos I've seen. I really like the large wood beams you laid down. The blending of a hardscape patio and the texture of the wood really sets the tone on your backyard. Time for a hammock!! 😀 Absolutely LOVE the #HansCam 🐶
I thoroughly enjoyed watching your dog, he felt he was being ignored. Sometimes he just wanted a pat, and other sometimes he wanted to play with the ball. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha soooooo adorable
Here's my LATEST DIY Walkway gravel path with edging & stepping stones project- th-cam.com/video/EtmmsS-SBm4/w-d-xo.html
Respect to you for doing all this hard work by yourself
Thanks :) I had lots of shoveling help :)
Good Job! People always say I could never do that, and they are right.......If you never try. Doing something yourself makes you feel good.
+Joe Worden couldn't agree more! I am loving pushing my limits to see if I can. Over time, occasional friends and family have put me off. Using a router was one of them and It's such a great tool!
I’m like that, I surprise myself and others. I’ve always loved doing things myself, my husband always scared to start any project. I get fed up waiting for him then I take matters into my own hands, then he gets surprised and goes ‘I’m possessed’ 👻.
After watching you doing your garden path you give me the confidence to do it myself thank you oh it turned out brilliant and it's level 🤗
That's fantastic news! 😀
another great video from the ever clever carpenters daughter great job and great finished result!
I've voted for you for that award good luck!!!!!
Thanks so much +mickymost, I'm still pinching myself and thanks so much for the vote 😉😀
Great video - this has helped massively in my own DIY - currently half way through 80sqm of laying paving slabs!!! Saved a few grand and also burnt a few pounds (weight) so all good :) Thank you
No need for the gym and you're not running endlessly on a machine with nothing to immediately show for it 😁
Thanks for sharing your techniques, you just inspired me to go ahead with my project which I had been so afraid to get wrong. Just pick up, do and learn! Nice work.
Thank you for this video! It was very helpful and I’m also a noobie too. Needed help on my front yard.
Well done. Searched for videos to show me how to do it myself and found yours :)
Simply amazing....and now I'm amazed
I feel I need to reiterate this for the odd comment coming through. This ABSOLUTELY HAS HARDCORE SUB-BASE UNDERNEATH AND WEED CONTROL and I DO SAY THIS towards the beginning. (You can EVEN SEE IT AT THE START!!!) Why is this not part of the video? Because I didn't think a year or two before finishing it that I was going to pick up a camera and start my own TH-cam channel.
Can I ask how it has held up since this was a few years ago. Any movement or corrections you needed to make?
@@chrisg3223 no movement at all!
The aggregate you mention - is the grey stones / rubble you can see under where you place the patio? We've just ripped up our decking and have what looks very similar but mixed with a bit of sludge from over the years! We've dug down a few inches and there is no change so hoping we can remove a layer for damp course height, whack and then place the sand on top.
You are an inspiration - we've just had a quote of £2.4k for ours!
Great job! You go girl! Determination!
Thanks :D
Brilliant I enjoyed your video. I’m the same I give everything a go in my home and found your site. It’s amazing what we women can archive if we put our mind to it. Thank you
Thank you, excellent info. will give this a go.... when I've finished renovating house.
Your first time doing this? Well done, im very impressed! You did an exceptional job and your garden looks absolutely great 😊
Thanks! Yes, I'd never done it before - it was such a rewarding feeling at the end :D
Fair play to you, hard work but it really keeps you fit and you get a reward at the end. Nice to see the dog supervising :)
this is cool, i really enjoyed a youtube diy! most it is like yeah yeah bored n fast forward already. but not this one or yours, actually watched and learnt what i needed too simply and a yes i can do this :) thank you
Thanks so much +Loz :) I hope I've inspired you to do your own and let me know how it goes if you do 😀
Great job. l am trying to make my garden nice so some nice ideas here.
Thanks 😀 hope I've inspired 😀
Absolutely brilliant job. I’m trying to think of how to blend round shapes into a square area .
Wow, this is fantastic! Very inspiring and you must be so proud. Makes me want to seriously consider doing our own. Thank you.
Nice job, we're looking at doing it ourselves due to pricing so cheers :)
Hmm too late to vote sorry. Awesome, thanks. I watched loads of vids but this just made sense to me. Cheers.
You did it. Determination was with you!
Yes, it was 😍🤗
Loving this channel you are doing a great job
Thanks so much :)
Hey there i think you have done really well to do it on your own but there is only one thing i would improve on and that is to scatter a little cement on top of the sand before you rake it and maybe rake it a little deeper to create some room for the slab to settle when you tap it down ,Due to the recent heavy down pours the cement will help to stop the heavy rain washing away the substrate under the slabs ,and when you walk on the slabs as you are laying them always walk in the middle of the slab so you don't cause any rocking ,very well done though if i was your dad i would be proud :)
Great job I have been d i y ing for 40 odd years I'm still learning even now tradesmen way to expensive
Great job on this!
that's exactly what I need. well done! Bonne journee from Quebec
And I subscribed!
Very nice! I'll say it yet again vikkie very clever. ☺ 💞
As always, thanks so much +Norma Agnew 😊😘
It looks great and your supervising pupster approved.
Remarkable! Thanks.
C'mon ladies you can "DO IT "too. Well done.
I’ve personally tried laying patio slabs in my garden and used the same stuff and had a bit of trouble getting the slabs consistently level throughout as mine had a ridge on the top but I made sure they didn’t wobble or anything. I felt they didn’t stick properly but fingers crossed they are okay!
Hope it works out!! I love mine 😁
Great videos. You have gained an extra follower
your my hero and give me inspiration, i am also a diyer,
A plumb line is vertical.The one you're using is called a string line.Good effort though on your patio!
Thank you so much :D I'll make sure I remember for next time 😂
Wow, amazing video Vikkie! It is so impressive - you actually took your time to make it, like waiting for the weeds to die hahaha! You have a lot of patience! You could run your own little construction project - I found this very technical and useful! Btw, were you aware (I assume so) that you could get a remote-controlled whacker plate? so that you do not have to expose your hands to vibration... or are they much more expensive??
Thanks +DIY Plywood 😀 definitely only want to do things for my use. And no, I've never heard or a remote one - I just went for the smallest/cheapest one which I thought £28 for the week was really good!
Another great video! Great job!
Top marks!
Thank you so much!
Looks awesome. Good job :)
+Cycle Revive thank you 😊
Well done lass
Thanks so much +MrSkooty1968 😉
Brilliant you've give boost to do mine thank you
Glad to hear it and good luck 🤗
my lady I think you make fantastic job of your garden, you must be very proud of your hard work. I shall be calling you soon to carry out a project at my palace.regardsHRH Sultan of brenei
Haha, thanks 😀😀
i thought the sand would become a giant ant nest so that is why you had to lay them on cement guess i was wrong great job by the way
I have been looking at DIY videos. You chose not to use cement. How are these slabs years later?
We're no longer at the property, but after 3 years, it was still going strong! Occasional weed in the gaps as it was permeable
Good job 👍👍😊😊
Did you do the pointing ? No joint slabs have square edges .Film it again after the first lot of rain .
Glad you done this. I'm laying patio myself. But I have been told its possible to compact the soil instead of digging it out and removing, then lay hardcore over the soil.
I'm not sure if the soil will compact enough, any thoughts
I've been told the top 6 inches of soil is very weak and also, if not removed, weeds will come through. I'd personally remove it to be safe as it's a lot of work. Sorry, I don't know how effective it would be to compact the existing soil.
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK no problem. You have jus confirmed what I thought. Thank you
I love her ❤💪 strong woman
I'm ricky the bricky lol 💪
Hiya farmers daughter I'm doing a large patio with circle I will send u a pic for u to have a we jook👀💪
Great video, watched a few times as you have inspired me to get my patio done..i've dug out foundations and also been told i can use dry mix. Did you just put just sand on the hardcore or was this mixed with cement? Thank you so much
That's fantastic! :) Glad to have inspired! On this patio, I didn't add any cement at all as was told the thickness of my slabs were enough. Apparently any thinner and I would have needed cement. Let me know how it goes! :D
Thank you, i'll let you know :)
I done it! it was so rewarding to finish it. Def feel more confident now to do more diy jobs :D
Great video ! Subscribed.
Thanks :D
Clever girl.
Cheers 😊
I'm sorry, but I did pause the frame at 2:29 and spent a very long time ignoring the work I had left to do in the garden. Just wow!.
Nice job. By the way does the sun ever shine in England
Haha... yes, the last two weeks we've had an unbeatable hear wave 🤣
It doesn't happen often though lol
Love the confidence!
well done you Excellent.STEVE.
Wow
Wished I had seen this before I started doing mine..its been a long process:/ lol
Did you win in the end though?? :)
Did the weeds stop coming through?
Subbed. Better work than mine and Something very sexy about you. Got my vote. Keep going strong. 💪
imho - using mortar is far easier.....
5:18 Screeding
Some slabs are laid up side down i think
Your a top wife for surel lol
2019 update:
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I'm under:
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Thanks so much x
Love the way you explain 🤗
have you done frameing around windows
F@*king awesome job!!!
You are a hard worker! I am impressed!
Brilliant and inspiring, well done you! I'm desperate to get a porcelain tile patio laid, my garden has no seating area at all, but I've been quoted a whopping £4000 for the job! So I should do what you've done, but unlike you, I dont know anyone in the construction business to advise me, nor have I done any DIY myself. And I know porcelain tiles are much thinner than the slabs you laid, so I dont know how the process would differ. But you've got my mind ticking now.
I can’t thank you enough for your channel! My partners not the type to do something like this himself so I said I’d give it a go. My dad at one time would have done it for me, but he’s in poor health now so it’s time for me to take care of things myself. Very inspirational.
Sorry to hear about your Dad! Sometimes knowing they're not near by to help, yet you've seen the quality of their work or determination in the past can be inspirational enough. I bet he's going to be proud of you as well :D My fiance would rather pay someone to do it, but I wouldn't have learnt anything otherwise and it was peaceful doing most of it on my own haha! Good luck with yours and let me know how you get on, (and feel free to give me a shout if you have an questions!)
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Same situation here, that's why I'm watching this video :)
Wish my mrs was like this, she can’t even take the bins out!!
Lol, that used to be me 😄
rofl
Stevo19801 Hahaha! My wife is the same!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha! Just let them overflow.... and eventually you'll still have to take them out. Been there, done that.
This makes me feel like maybe I can actually do this myself.
So happy to hear it 😀
Great job , Nice too see people having a go themselves. So many people pick up the phone and get some else to do even the smallest of jobs nowadays ...
Yes, so true. And that's where I feel some tradesmen can really take the mickey on call out fees alone. Plus, it gave me confidence to do even more patio :D
Because of the lock down due to the virus, after watching your video, I've actually gone into my garden first time ever and starting some basic gardening, it's a such a good feeling.
I've got to say Vickie, I really enjoyed that. Sat here with a smile on my face thinking what a great job you did! #hanscam
Thanks +Steve Maker. It was definitely a very rewarding process and fun to use Hans as my camera man again 😊
The Carpenter's Daughter I'm actually quite taken with Hans, a lovely fella! He should have his own channel - The Adventures of Hans!
+Steve Maker that would be cool 😉
out of interest what's his obedience like ?
Pervert haha
I have to do my garden I never done this kind of work before was getting nervous but glad to find your channel . Well done girl you done good job and I just subscribe your channel 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks and glad it helped :)
I must say, I really admire your work ethic, knowledge and attention to detail. I have learned a lot from watching your videos and they are so informative and explained clearly. Me and my fiancé are renovating our house on next to no budget so seeing you achieve these results gives us loads of confidence to get out into the garden and get cracking this year!
My wife has helped remodel the basement,kitchen and put in second bathroom.helps with it all and we appreciate our home even more! Thanks for your videos,more women should get involved.
Hahaha mine just stands there shaking her head and says “just hire somebody”
Your comment started so kind and ended up sexist. People do what they can
Priscila Assis sexist? My wife has more health issues than most and loves getting involved with home projects.nothing sexist about it,as a matter of fact if some chose to just cook,clean and have babies that is sexist and judgmental!
Wow that looks amazing and to see a woman doing it is even better! You did an amazing job. I'm buying my first house this year and I've been researching on how to remodel my own home. So I will be saving this video for ideas. It definitely takes determination and a positive attitude to work on your own home.
I found what you have done inspirational and a driver for me to get on with laying my patio slabs I bought 3-years ago. The biggest headache for me was the planning around ordering material and the quantity. Your video breaks the job down into a number of tasks and none are really to big for one person. Just need to eat well to keep the energy up. I plan to start and finish this Easter weekend. Thanks for the motivation 👍😃
So glad to hear it's inspired! :) it gave me a lot of satisfaction and the difference it's made it huge compared to the where we'd left things last time. Hope things go well 🤗
Young Lady, You are on Your way. I have always treasured the times my daughter helped me but she is now gone but You are on Your way. I have a small enough job now but am old and do not hurry any more. A Perfectionist like You would give me tips and tell me when I am wrong. I would take it on board but than just say "it will do me". You are fine! I respect You!
If your parents think a little like me, they're proud of you no matter what and have been for a very very long time, I'm proud of you and don't know you lol, let me know when you WIN take care
Thanks for the vote of confidence +John Price 😁 and cross my fingers 😀
You can find my written version here: thecarpentersdaughter.co.uk/gardening/laying-a-paved-patio-with-before-after/
Wow, your videos are so motivating - a big thank you.
Can you re add Marshall’s link please, great video
Could i please ask what kind of sand you put before laying the blocks?
So proud of you, I am doing my own walkway as an almost 60 yr. old woman and am glad to have found your blog! I like how you mention all the tiny details...like using the small trowel, long stick the width of the walkway...pvc piping etc...Thank you so much.
I’m a self employed lawn and landscape business owner for the past 6 years, I gotta say very nicely done Vickie.. I love your accent and puppy too and oh yeah I just subscribed. Good luck with other projects in the future. Now I have to go back and watch what I missed
Thanks so much! (It's Vikkie by the way) 😄
I could do this 10 years ago but not now. I’m losing all my strength. Kudos to you. You did a great job.
Yes, exactly. The mind is enthusiastic but not the body. Take care.
The way you did it your supposed to get a thinner heavier bar and level between the bars. Then you know the sand is flat all the way through. If you just randomly scrape it flat with no co ordination it will end up all up and down. Thats why the bottom of the flag is flat.
5:45 6:12 Nice all around technique.
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What a huge difference it makes for the look. Amazing job. Love seeing other women do these jobs themselves. We are totally capable. Congrats on your new walkway. A lot of work but completely worth it.
Nice job. A lot of people use a 3-4-5 triangle method to square large areas. Any combination of 3 and 4 units of length on the corner legs will have a diagonal of 5 units when square. You can even do it with a 1 unit stick and no measuring tape.
A very safe alternative to weed killer is: 30% apple cider vinegar, Epsom salts, water and dish soap. Spray on a dry day. No dangerous toxins. (From a professional landscaper's, wife)
Might be late with this comment but here goes.
First of all great job, well done for cracking on and giving it a go.
Secondly the flags majority of the time aren't completely flat so using a level is pointless. Just set a string line up and work to that. Also you don't want them completely level as water will just sit on them.
Also use a compactor plate to compact the sand before screeding.
Just a few tips, I'm not hating you've done well. I own a Groundwork company lay flagstones regularly.
If you need any advice on Groundwork in the future contact my via Facebook @leagroundwork
Thank you 😊
True inspiration to others, really good job. Very impressive work, you should be very proud of yourself. I also watched the fence video, another cracking job.
Thanks 😊
Fantastic. Thank you - not just for the video but all those links to the stuff you used. That's over and beyond being helpful!! Road Pins - never knew they even existed but I can think of so many times I could have done with them! Thanks again 👍 Richard, Northampton.
Any time :) That's what they're there for 👍 One of he hardest parts of DIY is finding products for the job and I didn't know about these either until my father in law told me 😊
Well done you. I grudge paying for things I might accomplish myself. I try it, and if I cant do it, then I pay someone to do it.............But you did it. great video!!!
Outstanding! I need to refix my slabs and my partner uses his round tuit regularly! Feeling so confident gonna just try it now, tks!
Gorgeous woman! Your fiancé is a lucky bloke but what the hell is he doing leaving you do all the heavy work!!
Because I wanted to say I laid the patio and learn the whole process myself ;) He helped shovel a lot though in the background after that silly delivery driver gave me extra work to do :(
I know this is an older video but it's just what I was looking for. I don't know if I am capable by myself like you, but I will recruit some help. Thank you so much!!
Nice video Vickie! Have you ever tried making your own paving slabs? I've been thinking of giving it a try just with normal cement.
Yes! :) That's what I was going to do with one of those crazy paving type moulds on Amazon. But when I asked in DIY facebook groups, most said it's not worth the time and effort, it doesn't save that much money - and hard to get the consistency right. I think the slabs I used were £2-3, so went with these instead.
I've seen more rustic ones that look cool where people add their own pebbles etc, which I may do one day!
very nice ,, that's a tough job on the back and knees and those whackers weigh a ton, well done , ps. just come back from a smashing day spent on the beach at huttoft ,( saw a very nice young lady doing a blogg there not long ago ) shall deffo be going there again soon, thanks for sharing -))
+ian smith yes, the constant shovelling was by far the worst. Luckily I got Travis Perkins to load the whacker and me and my fiance unloaded it together but was worth it in the end. Hahaha, we love huttoft. I'm currently in France and wish they'd set up an aire there as they do here. Great place!
You did an "amazing" job explaining and executing the patio. Better than most videos I've seen. I really like the large wood beams you laid down. The blending of a hardscape patio and the texture of the wood really sets the tone on your backyard. Time for a hammock!! 😀 Absolutely LOVE the #HansCam 🐶
I thoroughly enjoyed watching your dog, he felt he was being ignored. Sometimes he just wanted a pat, and other sometimes he wanted to play with the ball. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha soooooo adorable
Watched a few of your videos and you've inspired me to do my own patio as I'm on a tight budget. Liked and subscribed 👍
You only put sand between the laid slabs? surely heavy rain will take it away?