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@MrJgonzalez09

3 жыл бұрын

I would build a balcony right by your back door

@smokierspy

3 жыл бұрын

Tip for next time ya have a project like this , they make little staples you can push through the weedblocker to hold it in place , makes it a breeze and is something you’ll really want for a blocker with Rock over the top of it , looks good !

@royblair1738

3 жыл бұрын

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@hulqb.smashing6112

2 жыл бұрын

I had the expand it Ryobi cultivator you were using. It is terrible, returned it and rented a bigger one and it worked 10x better and faster.

Yours was the 4th video I watched on how to make a patio fire pit area. Yours was also the only one that was realistic. Not all of us can rent power equipment or have about 10 people helping or about 4,000 to spend on it. Thank you so much for posting a video for the rest of us.

@ThriftDiving

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you so much, Anne, for such great feedback! I'm so glad that you found it down-to-earth and not out of reach for the everyday homeowner. :)

@alexpate2517

2 жыл бұрын

I am just starting to plan out ideas in my head and the way you did yours is the closest to what I am leaning towards based on similar yard style and budget. I don’t want to simply pay for a professional to come in and do it. What is the final cost you realized in your project with tools included?

Im here watching this like im gonna do it..meanwhile my laundry baskets look like a landfill

@jenniferlawrence9652

2 жыл бұрын

Same :)

@DrDoomBloom

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@amberpatrice9

2 жыл бұрын

I feel hit!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@SarahBelle1987

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣same

@praveenpulikutti

Жыл бұрын

Haha..

I’m always impressed to those that admit their mistakes along the way for others to learn from! Thank you for that & your honesty! Great job! Looks beautiful!

I had a landscape company for over 10 years and respect this level of DIY project! Turned out great!

You are such a badass! Doing the vast majority yourself and owning imperfections and errors with positivity. An inspiration for sure.

this is great!! its refreshing to see a diy video where the person doesn't takes 20 minutes to explain every single thing. it's concise, simple, and looks great! THANKS!!!!!

@ThriftDiving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love the positive feedback, Josh! :) I DO tend to get wordy, at times, though. HAHA

Strong work! Im glad theres another woman out there doing digging and edging work by hand without any help!!

@kaitospin3944

3 жыл бұрын

Really great work. You did a similar project?

When you said, "Usually you'd use adhesive to hold it all together, but later if I change my mind, I want to take it all apart!" I'm thinking, now that's the heart of a true DIYer! Hahaha :) Thank you for making this video! It was very helpful to see your mistakes and how you overcame them. Probably saved me a lot of time as I take on this project in the next week!

I love how she’s learning as she goes so we can learn with her ❤️

@beverlystewart2527

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Reassuring knowing it's okay to make mistakes along the way. You can fix them. Just go for it. It'll all be okay. Gave me courage!!!

@mariekelsey3282

3 жыл бұрын

Plus she is transparent about everything awesome

Love home owners that keep up their properties. Very lovely.

@streeter_289

5 жыл бұрын

Evelyn Rodgers but what about her yard, it is all weeds

@MeanOldLady

5 жыл бұрын

@@streeter_289 - Who cares? Weeds are edible. Useless grass lawns are an eyesore. More useful gardens instead of lawn deserts, people.

@thomasbrown938

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeanOldLady my eyes and brain hurt after reading this

@kaymack5304

4 жыл бұрын

@@streeter_289 One step at a time.

@dollystewart7116

4 жыл бұрын

@@streeter_289 0 d eww eww mom

Damn, i just made a fire pit for my girlfriend on Valentine’s Day yesterday, and I want to make it look really beautiful for her. And this gave me some beautiful ideas

@ThriftDiving

3 жыл бұрын

You're an amazing boyfriend! I bet she loved it!

@souldxoutx5971

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDiving thank you! I saw your video, and it gave me an amazing idea

I love finding good wholesome people on KZread living their best life

this put a smile on my face. I love it when poeple know that they have a good home and then start to invest in it. It really pays off and makes you proud of what you can accomplish when you work on something you love.

wow you are ambitious AF... I am tired just watching all the work you put into this! kick ass!!!!

@mateocaraway5752

4 жыл бұрын

X

@mssumerloving

3 жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment.. phew. I AM TIRED WATCHING ALL HER HARD WORK 😫😫

I love that you did this all by yourself! It is inspiring to do mine, even if my hubby doesn't want to help! :)

I love that you did this alone... makes me feel so empowered 😆🙌🏽

@Sandalphonn

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

Ignore the naysayers, you did a fabulous job, hard work and ingenuity included!

Happy Mother's Day! I 💜 that you are always so open and honest with your viewers. This project turned out great. I can imagine sitting there in the morning enjoying a cup of coffee and enjoying the stars at night. I hope your mom and the rest of your family enjoy her retirement dinner. Tfs 😊

I would highly recommend using those stapler looking stakes after your lay your weed fabric so the gravel don't go under it.

I don"t have a backyard, I live in an appartment in France, and yet your positivity brings me joy and I watched the entire thing haha ! thanks

Dang you remind me so much of my mom . Y'all are the epitome of weekend warriors/ anytime warriors . Kudos other mom.

It looks beautiful!!!! Some elegant solar lights along the pathway would look gorgeous!!!! Great job!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!! 💗🌷💐🌷💗

@Theresaaiza

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! 😍

You are amazing strong lady!! Your husband is the lucky guy!!

Thanks for an outstanding "how to" video. I learned a lot. Carry On Madam.

Pro tip for tillers!!!! It helps if the ground is wet when using them (I suggest just spraying the area with a garden hose) and it's easier to pull than to push.

@meganking536

5 жыл бұрын

Also when trying to keep everything level, nothing is easier than a rope and a string level. With two stakes in the ground, you will be able to easily determine whether or not everything is flat.

@ThriftDiving

5 жыл бұрын

Great tip for the tiller and being level! Thanks!!

@brettking8663

4 жыл бұрын

@@meganking536 I like your last name 😁

I loooove it! You’ve given me the courage to to this by myself as a woman! 😁

That looks really good

Leveling is so important.

I love the colors and the new fire pit area chairs! I think an outdoor dining area table/chairs would really complete it!

@ThriftDiving

5 жыл бұрын

Perhaps! I really love the love seat and chairs instead, though! Either way, I love sitting out there now!

@user28596iw

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDiving where did you get those chairs?

I love how it turned out. I don’t know how they did it but my neighbor somehow glued the pea gravel down?? This way they don’t end up everywhere. I didn’t ask how they did it but it looked great for a long time.

I had the same issues with my "lawn". I dug it all up & planted white clover. Soft on the feet, easy on water consumption, easily maintained. I love it.

Strange that there are people who click thumbs down. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed your honesty, calmness, and thought the planters were a cool touch.

I prefer to do the home projects alone too! Better for the marriage lol

@ThriftDiving

5 жыл бұрын

Omg, hilarious!!! Lol

@bwbasham1553

5 жыл бұрын

And for the mind.

@MsVaughnTV

5 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭

@msrosas89

5 жыл бұрын

Omg, haha, I agree!! I love doing projects myself, then get frustrated when I see I'm gonna need help🤣 My husband already knows not to even ask if I need help though.

@dpurplepalm

5 жыл бұрын

I thought it was just me! 😂🤣

Great job young lady. This motivates me to want to get started on my own yard. 👍🏾

Are you kidding? I love what you do, I am building my brand new firepit because of you so Thank you very much.

It looks great. Definitely lots of work but I know you have a huge sense of pride knowing you did that yourself instead of hiring someone to do it. I think you'll appreciate and enjoy it knowing you built that.

Just a tip for future references use a compactor machine to pack down/even the dirt out before you place the pavers

Great project! love the before and after layout, empowers me to do my home DIY projects with a little more confidence! Congrats to your Mom on her retirement, BLESSINGS!

I LOVE your down-to-earth mentality. THANK YOU for sharing!!!

Came to this video after getting a quote to build a small firepit patio in my yard....after I picked myself up off the floor, I started looking at how to do it myself. Thanks for the tips!

This is incredible. So realistic, and you make us feel like we can do anything. Thank you for this down to earth, thorough explanation!

Girl, I’m tired from watching this video. You got some major workout and muscle building.it looks beautiful and thanks for sharing your hard work!

Just the inspiration I need for revamping my pond/firepit area. Even more perfect that after all the pea gravel you bought, you still needed 6 more bags! That was my curse for last 3 years😂. No matter the math, I always needed 6 more bags

@ThriftDiving

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, it's never enough! There will always be at least one or two more trips BACK to whatever store. 🙄 Lol!!!!

Great vid! And, “instead of being insulted, I agreed with her” is a great line 😂😂

💙💙💙💙 keep up the good work. I love how you tell your mistakes for others!

@ThriftDiving

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The mistakes are definitely part of the story! :)

I absolutely love it. Thank you for sharing your mistakes instead of making it out like you're a pro. Really helps us beginners to avoid them. Very informative and fantastic job on the completed project!

Who else was brought to this video during quarantine? 💖👇

It's a labor of love, well worth it for a pristine outcome to share.

I really appreciate you sharing tips on what not to do too.

@ThriftDiving

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!

You go girl! Strong work!! Looks Amazing!!!💗

Amen to still completing the job despite not having the right tools. You did an excellent job! Thanks for sharing.

I love how you mention tips and things you learn as you do the project to help us do well with our projects.

2:48 You used the right shovel from my experience! Square shovels are great but they struggle to cut roots when trenching and your edge doesn't have to be perfect if you give yourself space so its a worthy compromise

I'm stinking inspired by you! I do a lot on my own too and ive been scratching my head on what to do about my fire pit area.

Can only imagine cost involved. Definitely a project for a small crew. Over all,very impressive.

@ThriftDiving

3 жыл бұрын

The bricks were the most expensive, although I don't know the cost since Home Depot sponsored the brick. But it was labor-intensive, indeed! :)

@DonC11669

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDiving always welcome to visit if you have time for a similar project. Materials plus labor cost DAV needs to know. My husband is a Disabled Veteran a would love the help with any promotion with further references. He enjoys helping others who work for friends or a living. Love the facts nothing waisted.

@DonC11669

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDivingThanks.

Love the fact that you talk about the mistakes. They actually teach more than you doing it right all along. Nice project. Cheers from Costa Rica.

This is awesome! I kept seeing these fire pit rings around Pinterest and was wondering how much time/effort it would actually take to make something like this. Super helpful vid!

Good Video, but there's a couple of things to remember. first when laying any type of tarp or weed cover make sure you pin it to the ground to prevent you from moving it. second its usually a good idea to lay sand down before laying the stone. third which is probably the most important is to level everything out.

@real_smilegamez

4 жыл бұрын

she said that she felt that the stones were sitting well

@MrJackkoutsouradis

4 жыл бұрын

@@real_smilegamez it does not matter. first couple rains and there all gonna be messed up.

Idk why the hubby didn't help more, but I totally commend you on your work! That was no easy task and you powered right through with beautiful results! Who's awesome? You are!

@ThriftDiving

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you! Yeah, hubby is usually busy during the day when I am doing projects, so he will help if I need some heavy lifting, but he isn't available to help much more than that! But he's there when I need him, for sure! :)

@nomadproductions5349

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDiving You all have a beautiful union!

That looks awesome! I like that you take us through your journey through stages instead of just waiting until the entire backyard is finished. After all...that’s how most of us have to do unless you have an unlimited budget

I think it's beautiful and a big improvement. However, consider adding MORE peagravel in the walkway. Make it level with your concrete patio. It will help secure the edger stones in tighter too.

@brittianica

4 жыл бұрын

Nancy Archibald exactly what I thought. If she didn't level she at least needed to secure them with way more gravel

@JH-jr6ub

4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't the polythene sheet prevent rain water from draining.

Im dying to see what your patio would look like if it was pressure washed.

The positioning of the fire-pit (mid yard, away from house) was perfect! Many make the mistake of placing a unit like this too close to their house...good job!

Thanks for being a genuine landscaper, showing n g your mistakes and sucesses

Wow, lots of work but it turned out beautiful. Thanks for stating some of the oops, as well, I appreciated that!

An outside rug being dirty who knew smh. You did a great job don't worry about people.

@Theresaaiza

4 жыл бұрын

Love that she took the criticism and turned it into something beautiful 🥰 i love that outdoor seating transformation

I think I've watched this video everytime it pops up! You encouraged me to post a video of my backyard! Love seeing other women doing big jobs!!!

The before and after wow…be proud of yourself, that looks so good!

Great project! Try soaking the ground two days before. It helps with the cultivating and digging.saves a ton of time. Great work!

Serena, this video was well worth the wait!! awesome job. Im having a circular gravel patio installed in my backyard as well but I am hiring contractors.😘 I could never do the hard work that you do. You are a rock star👍😘💖

@ThriftDiving

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, hire it out!!! Trust me--next major dig out like that, I'm hiring young strapping males!

Thank you so much for including so much detail and all your flubs. I'm sure you saved everyone a ton of backbreaking extra work with this video. Well done!

This looks wonderful! I'm hoping to do something similar, so thank you for this video!

Loved how it turned out!! The planters near the walkway really elevated the look as well! I couldn’t help but notice those wires hanging on the back wall haha you could even put a bamboo screen to cover that up. Loved the overall look though!

@ThriftDiving

5 жыл бұрын

I knooooowww! I hate those damn wires! They're cable wires, one of which is for Comcast which I no longer have so I need to figure out if I can just cut that one. One of the wires is a string light set. I'm going to be creating something that I can hang lights on so those will be going. Believe me, I despise those wires. Lol

@sarangan1995

5 жыл бұрын

Thrift Diving cant wait to see the outcome!!

“Instead of being insulted I agreed with her” Wow that’s refreshing

You remind me of my mother, in the sense that you love crafting and you love learning. You're admirable

Wow, those planters REALLY brought it together. Great use of the blocks

I enjoyed watching this video. What caught my interest were the mistakes that you made. That is common to everyone. I give people credit when they make them. Take your ego out of the job and do the best you can. Nice going.

@ThriftDiving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Paul! Yep, mistakes included! I will never pretend to get it right the first time! HA! That's sooo not how DIY projects ever go. :)

@ffilby

3 жыл бұрын

-Mistakes are a by product of success (Me) -If you never made a mistake, you've never made f-all (Anon) -Just a happy accident (Bob) These are all successfull explanations of f-ups!

Hoping to do this for my parents they just bought a new home. They searched for one with a fire pit already built but weren’t lucky haha but I plan to build this for them once they get settled in.❤️

Thank you for posting this! While you made errors, you help the rest of us not make the errors. I feel like I was doing this right along with you. Congrats, looks great.

How can people not like what you have done? You did a brilliant job!! Well done!!

Great work! More importantly good job having the tenacity to take on the project yourself.

Good gravy, that looks fantastic! I can't even imagine the amount of work that went into that project. As usual, you rock!

@ThriftDiving

5 жыл бұрын

It took a lot of effort! It was overwhelming at first!

That looks amazing now! Thank you for telling us about the troubles you encountered and how you solved them.

@ThriftDiving

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andrea!!

This is amazing! Definitely motivating me to try this in my yard. Thank you!

Great work! I really enjoyed watching this!

I love this! You've done a wonderful job! That's some hard work too. Your outdoor area looks very inviting 💜

Great job! Really awesome that you did it alone. It’s obviously not perfect but not is life. Looks so much better from what you had prior!!!

Thanks for keeping it real, mistakes and all! 😊

Serena, this came out amazing! Great work as always!!

You're such an inspiration for a newbie DIYer like me:) Thank you so much for such a great tutorial. It looks beautiful!

I learned a lot from this video. It was the primary source for my firepit area. Thank you for the post!

Looks beautiful, but that old rug was beyond dirty! Lol glad you could take that comment in stride & got yourself a nice new rug!

This is GORGEOUS!!! I am so impressed with what you did on your own - it came out awesome!

So gorgeous! Get it girl. I’m so inspired to take on a project all by myself.

Forget the NAY SAYERS!! This came out awesome. People think it's easy and even easier to have a contractor do it but it feels so much better knowing the money you save and the excitement of getting done yourself. You also learn along the way how to make it easier for the future... you get two thumbs up from me!👍🏽👍🏽 great job

Wow, I do this stuff for a living, and I'd say you did a darn good job....

gotta give you props for this. looks great! hard work pays off

Great video, nice DIY Where did you get those chairs around the fire pit? Thanks

So quick tip for the future, I think the problem you were having with the hose/extension cord methods was the way you laid it out. You should fix the hose to the end of the line, like by having someone step on it where the sidewalk starts. Then take it to the end point, like the fire pit and yank it until it's taught. Then it should be straight end to end. If you want to make a circle easy, fix the hose end again to the start point, like the center of the fire pit, and then pull it taught at the diameter you want. You can just walk around in a circle and mark each point (or the whole thing) without having to measure out the distance.