***Link to chiseled stone edge form and Solar Powered Stair Lights www.amazon.com/shop/hometownacres

Adam's calculations and assessment of Sac-Crete vs. Redi-Mix concrete are familiar to me as I've done them myself. While I prefer getting Redi-Mix when I can I've mixed several pallets of Sac-Crete over the years. Bags are often the more practical choice. My most recent concrete project was pier footings for a deck. It took 42 - 60# bags. I had to haul the bags across a lake to our island fishing cabin in the boat. Next I put them in a cart behind a garden tractor to haul them about 240 feet while climbing up 40' in elevation to get the concrete to the site. I'm 67 years old and while not in good physical shape I'm stubborn and persistent. Thanks for the video Adam !

Looks very nice ! Being in the concrete industry those would be roughly $3000 to $3500 so you made out great as well as having pride in what was done. The colorant may have taken better if the surface was a bit more wet than what I could see in the videos. Thanks for sharing.

The steps turned out great, Adam. Having owned a concrete company for many years, I would have charged about $3,500 to $4,000 for the job. You asked what you might have done differently. I would like to have seen you add a few “Soldier Piers” to the steps because the hill is fairly steep and concrete (just like any other type of retaining wall) has a tendency to shift downhill with gravity. You often see retaining walls that are tilted and concrete steps can do the same. Soldier piers are a type of cantilever support, using singular bored piles installed at optimal distances from one another, which add lateral support with additional anchors or bracing, to provide an effective retaining wall solution. That said, it will likely take years before any shifting takes place so you are good for a number of years. Ultimately, you can’t beat gravity forever. Nice job, sir!

Looks fantastic Adam, I would have charged $ 3500 for the job.I think the wetter the concrete when adding coloring should have worked.💚👍👍

That was a major project Adam. You and your parents did a fantastic job.

Great job! I'd like rounded steps outside my patio door. This is a beautiful build.

Those stairs turned out great. Your parents are troopers for helping you out on that project in the heat of the summer. Kudos to them.

As the maker the Rough Rock Form Liner used here (Expressions-LTD), looks like very well done steps! We would suggest that some of the problem you might have had with the release color taking hold on the front face of the steps could be from how much release actually was able to stay in place on the rubber liner. It sometimes helps to spray a little liquid release (or even Pam cooking spray) on the rubber liner first, and then brush/broadcast a powder release on it. If you find you need more color though later, it's better to stain the concrete before applying sealer. Yes, you can pigment most sealers... but most sealers will wear down from use/elements/time, and then your color goes too. Concrete stains, when applied right, are permanently in the top cement layer, and easier to just apply clear sealer every few years if you want to keep it looking new. One other thought, if you were to do more of these and didn't want to spend the time/money on a metal reinforcement grid (rebar)- consider using the AR Fiberglass Scrim (fabric), which you can cut with scissors and just lay in as you fill the forms.

@AdamsMom921

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your suggestions. I found your chipped stone molds and then the brainstorming for these stairs began. We are going to do acid stain next, neutralize, clean and then apply your solvent based sealer. I’m sure that there will be videos for that too!

Honestly, way better than I thought it’d turnout! Another example of diy learning and accomplishment. Congratulations Adam AND FAM!

You're lucky that you had your mom and dad helping - both are real troopers and mom knows her way around concrete and a trowel. Nice job Adam. Stay safe.

Nice job Adam.......and Mom & Dad! Oh yeah and the canine inspectors.😄

Adam, the stairs are beautiful and amazing. What a tough job you and your parents accomplished. The view from the stairs seeing the blue water is breath taking. It's really a wonderful project. So much hard work went into those steps and the rocks you installed earlier. Wow 123 bags. I was guessing almost 200 bags! Thank you Adam's parents for helping Adam accomplish this project. You guys are awesome and amazing.

@danielwillliams9669

9 ай бұрын

I thought the same about the pond. The entire scheme is just amazing!

From accountant to making concrete steps, you are amazing Adam along with your parents! Fantastic job from start to finish!! Beautiful shot of the pond from the steps! What a transformation from when you barely had room to walk in front of your house at one point.

Thank you, Mom and Dad!

Those lights look cool! Nice job to you and your parents.

@HometownAcres

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your help with the math on these steps

Nice job! When you look at those stairs you will always think of your folks and how they helped you. We built our house in 1998, my dad passed in April of that year. In the spring of 99 we sodded part of our yard and my mom helped. Every time I see the yard I think of my mom, and how she helped us.

The stairs look awesome. Regardless of cost each time you walk on them or look at them you’ll know you and your parents built them yourself. That’s priceless.

Nice job Adam! I can tell you have the genes of your father. I can’t imagine how proud of you he is. Looks great!

Dude that looks amazing! Fantastic job!!! Your parents rock

@HometownAcres

9 ай бұрын

Yes they do

It looks freaking awesome! I know it's a ton of work just pouring from a truck. Mixing it adds a whole new level of work. NICE JOB!

Here in the UK you'd be looking at around about £3-4k for steps like that installing from an earth bank. My only concern was where you've back filled in (especially) on the top step, is that the backfill isn't compacted down nearly enough. Treading it in isn't really applying a lot of force. You either need to use a mechanical whacker plate, or as a minimum in confined spaces a manual thumper pad or rammer. Otherwise a great job, and well done to your ma and pa for sticking it out in the heat you've had over there.

I watch "Concrete with the Hauses" channel and he applies sealer the day after pouring concrete. He is an excellent source for tips and tricks...

Hi Adam, I think the stairs look awesome. The view from the drone looked so good, it made all the difference in the world to the front of the house. I am so proud of the work you and your parents did on this project. God bless your family.

Adam, I’m an interior hardwood stairguy. Next to a curved stair, bowed treads are the holy grail in stairwork. They make an impression like nothing else. I’ve helped form some concrete stairs a few times for monolithic pours. Never anything like your project. I cannot come up with a way to achieve your end result by forming the whole thing and using redi-mix 🤔 I think forming step by step and site mixing was the only way. Cost? ALOT! Considering all the labor involved. I gotta say YOU and your parents DID A FANTASTIC JOB 👏👍 BRAVO 👏 I HOPE YOU GET A GAZILLION VIEWS!

@HometownAcres

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Nick. Nice to hear from a stair guy

Great job and always an important result from concrete work---get 2--3 times more help then anticipated! Great parents raise great children!

@HometownAcres

9 ай бұрын

Very true

@AdamsMom921

9 ай бұрын

I would like our children and grandchildren’s memory of us …. Nice hard working people that wanted to help them with anything. We enjoy seeing success (sometimes learning mistakes too)!!!

Looks great! A nice add to the property!

You all did a great job, looks amazing!👍

The steps look fantastic!

Those steps look FANTASTIC!

The steps look fantastic! Great job!

Great job Adam , the steps look awesome

Turned out so good, well done!

Well Done Adam and to you’re parents. Impressive job to match the scenery overlooking the pond . Outstanding! Cheers my friend 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦

Excellent job Adam, fantastic work

This turned out incredible! Nice work Adam!

That looks bloody brilliant. Great work

Awesome project! Came out great!

Gonna need a no running sign for when the kids get bigger.. I see them falling especially without a railing.. looks great

Great job Adam! Those steps look amazing.

Turned out great! I enjoyed watching this project and gave me some ideas for one of my own. Thanks for sharing!

Anderson is going to LOVE taking those solar lights out into the woods! Great job on the steps! House is looking great!

Adam, that was a huge project to take on, but the results look awesome 👍 And you have the joy of knowing that you and your parents built it together… what a memory to have for the rest of your life!!!

It looks awesome!

Great job all! Came out great!

great job ken from kent england your mam and dad stars

Wow! That turned out fantastic. Your left over work gave me a great idea for a drainage problem at my place. Thank you for producing this video.

You can’t puta price on pride of ownership. They look fantastic. Very well done. I enjoyed this build.

The stairs turned out amazing.

Hi Adam, those steps looks amazing. Great job!!!

Another fantastic job! The mixer paid for itself.

Looks wonderful. Great job.

LOOKS AWESOME!!!!

those stairs look GREAT, good job, Adam and parents !!!!

Very beautiful project!

The steps are awesome Adam. You should be very proud. Nice job.

Brilliant job Adam

Just looking at how beautiful your property is looking, you should do a time lapse from the start to now

@HometownAcres

9 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea

Man that looks professionally done!! Great job!

The steps look fantastic

The stairs came out AWESOME. GREAT JOB Govna

That looks really nice, Adam!

so elegant, especially the shape of the top step

Those stairs turned out very well! This entire landscaping project has been fantastic to watch, doing one step at a time and not rushing is going to pay off in the end.

Congratulations Adam great job

Perfect job Adam. Now you just need a little lighting and a railing.

Great job - that looks awesome! Of course, you know it looks even better since you did it yourself.

Good work Adam, that was a big job. Thanks for your great videos.

Looks awesome!

That look awesome and your parents rock! Great job - no amazing job. Very cool and thanks for sharing!

Wow, beautiful! Congratulations to you and your parents!

I like the end product. Great job!

Looks great! That was certainly a brave DIY project. Great job by you and your parents.

Heck of a job Adam!! Really looks nice with the boulders along the sides. I always loved working alongside my dad.

That looks fantastic Adam! You should be really proud of what you and your parents accomplished!

The steps came our nice. Great job

Great job Adam

They look awesome Adam!

Great job Adam and Family!!!!!

What a awesome job!!!!

Great job Adam. You and your parents should be proud of your accomplishments.

Great job Adam, Stairs look great.

Looks nice Adam, a job well done and you have the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

The backbone is done. Looks magnificent Plants will tie it all in beautifully. Well done folks

Great Job Adam, and making Memories with mom and pop, Take Care 👍🏼🇺🇸

Nice steps, and what a great view

Very nice. You have a hard working family.

Your parents are great, looks beautiful

Wow you did a great job Adam!👍👍

Not bad for a bean counter! But in reality, it's not bad period. Your attention to detail and ability to learn on the fly has made this an awesome feature. Seeing what you're able to crank out is very motivating to us other office-dwelling weekend warriors. Thanks for sharing the journey with us.

The stairs came out great.

Love you steps man, and your parents are first class...

Looks great, well done !!

Nice Job Adam, steps look great! Nice diy project!!!

Looks really good those steps

Looks good - you should be proud of yourself 👍🏻

The stairs look awesome Adam!

Great project and a lot of work. Yes, go a little darker with a concrete stain or sealer. Thanks for a great video!

It looks amazing!❤

Adam the step look amazing great work.