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@tim2024-df5fu

19 күн бұрын

I had to move 120 tons of rock for a retaining wall to level my backyard for my girls play area so I have some empathy. I'd suggest you don't use beach sand for the play area if you have cats. They'll use it as a liter box. Been there done that.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

19 күн бұрын

I actually have some pea gravel that im going to relocate to the play area. Should be pretty good.

I love seeing videos like this where people teach their kids things that will last a lifetime.

Awwww your daughter is super cute and you showing her how to sling mud is nice. She will never ever forget that

Three weeks is pretty good. It took me 3 weeks to lay 375 block. But I’m a 5’1”, 60 year old woman who had never laid block before. Kudos to you. Very nice job.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

No kudos to you. Thats a lot of block to lay.

@ghostdog662

23 күн бұрын

@@SpicerDesignsLLC You got smoked by a 60 year old woman. Lol

@chitza3270

21 күн бұрын

@@ghostdog662 hardly. He easily laid twice as many or more than I did. Apples to apples, though. I was mixing my own mortar in small batches, too. My biggest challenge was that my walls were 4ft tall, so I was lifting them over the rebar almost to my head. Husband loved the “guns” 💪🏻💪🏻 though 🤣

@ghostdog662

21 күн бұрын

@@chitza3270 just giving him a hard time. His work was great.

Get yourself a small chunk of plywood for a mud board, far easier to work with easier to keep mixing the mud up

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Ya i agree. I was limited to the smaller trowel working out of a 5 gallon bucket.

Great helper, I see she is wearing the construction grade OSHA approved Puma flip flops with the heavy duty strap to prevent objects from hurting the top of the foot. 🤣 Can't wait to see it all finished.

Our prior home was located on a street corner, less than a block from a 4-lane heavily used street. We decided to build a 4-ft tall, concrete block ‘crash wall’. Built it very much like your wall; however, we used plain cinder block, which we faced with quarried stacked stone. We reserved one cavity for placement of two time capsules, which included our names, when we bought the house, the front page of the local newspaper, coins, a couple of our 2 sons’ Matchbox cars & trucks, small ‘fidget’ toys, a thumb drive loaded with news videos, a few TV shows, music videos, video shots of the neighborhood, the house, etc., even the neighborhood list of residents, etc. Everything was wrapped separately in acid-free paper, packed in sturdy plastic screw lid containers, which were permanently sealed. They were placed in the cavity, which was filled with crushed stone. The entire wall was sealed/capped with 2” thick stone. We did something similar when we did a major kitchen demo & redesign about 10 years later, burying a smaller ‘time capsule’ within a load-bearing wall cavity, locating it where wire won’t ever be run.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

19 күн бұрын

@@probablynot1368 thats a cool story. Thanks for sharing. Ill have to do something like that in the future.

Keep the kids involved!!

dreams, plans, and projects are our life. I saw a nice project, which I also made many. One day, almost certainly, you will look back on this project. The project was a grand over-reach of effort, or a perfect plan. Life makes so many changes. I hope you can, one day look back on your play area, as a built cottage, with friends staying often. A grand future course.

Great video, I’m not a mason either, I feel you did research and did an excellent job for a DIY’er. I enjoyed this video! 🇺🇸👏🏻👍🏻

I'm not a Mason, but I've been walking all my life, the key is to pick up your feet before moving your leg forward. Hope you find this DIY tip helpful. Good job on everything else.

I've met a lot of adults who don't know how a block wall goes together or even what's inside a stud frame wall, and it always feels slightly criminal that nobody ever taught them how to build their own nest. Teaching your kid now that she can do this sort of stuff is going to give her a confidence in her own capability that the world will find very hard to take away. Kudos on the good parenting - and also the wall building.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

18 күн бұрын

@@tealkerberus748 thanks, i appreciate that and i agree. I think understanding the basics of how things are constructed is very important.

@GlueTubber

14 күн бұрын

I have 5 daughters, and we included them in every home-improvement project we did over the years. They are all very capable, and DIY stuff without a thought in the world. On the other hand, I've seen kids that have problems changing light-bulbs...

@SpicerDesignsLLC

14 күн бұрын

@GlueTubber i agree. Makes all the difference in the word and will help them all through out life.

For a sparky you lay a mean row of blocks.

Looks awesome! Had a hunch it was a future foundation. Doesn't hurt to plan ahead.

Ya need more pallets.. palletize everything so you can move around stuff with tractor .

Projects like this move a lot quicker with a few good friends and the promise of a good BBQ when the job is done. I love your dog too!!!!! 15:25 Not a single one of us saw that, in fact, I don't even know what you were talking about. 😂

Great video again. Nice that you are teaching your kids labor. Keep up the awesome work. God bless.

For block walls you should have cut in some lateral rebar through the blocks to make the wall stronger. It will help it resist bowing from the weight of the backfill.

@patrickkenny2077

23 күн бұрын

It's a short wall though; I doubt it is necessary. In the guest room future though maybe it would be better to not add concrete block to level it out.

@jameshorrocks2939

23 күн бұрын

I would imagine filling every core it has some stregnth. If you open any professional block retaining wall you will see they cut open cores and add in lateral rebar.

@MarioSolisxD

18 күн бұрын

​@jameshorrocks2939 this isn't technically a retaining wall though the footing isn't right and while he could've done that for added strength for his application it's not necessary

Love that Split Block, and the over build.. funny in the nondesert climates, peoples version of "Hot" is a bit different, (btw in AZ July to Sept monsoon season our humidity is higher) we wake up at 6 am to 83 degrees, by 930 am its over 100, stays OVER 100 till about 11 PM. Just FYI. Today will be 116.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

20 күн бұрын

Same here with winter

It's 110 here I'd get 3 blocks in and die. Arizona sucks sometimes hell the tools would melt to your hands.

Wonderful video all around. Thank you for your example and for sharing.👍🏾❤️

@SpicerDesignsLLC

9 күн бұрын

@@raoulroberts2024 glad you enjoyed it!

Great job! Good to be able to utilize the same space for several uses. I haven't watched the channel for a while and this was a pleasant surprise! Thank you.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

I appreciate the support. Ill be happy to have this project wrapped up. Looking forward to seeing the girls enjoy it and the future cabin.

Nice work! I've never done a block project like that. Very tedious! I could sense the urgency during the concrete pour. I hate that feeling. Looks great though!

@SpicerDesignsLLC

22 күн бұрын

@@IndyFarmLife thanks buddy! im not a fan of that feeling either.

I stopped giving a s@*t what other people think a long time ago and it's liberating. Yup, I'm that guy!! These videos are very appealing. Anyone in this content space is benefitting from your content (including tradesmen like me). You're content is awesome. Don't change the formula.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

17 күн бұрын

@@alan2112drums thanks Alan!

Nice Job , no matter how much time is cost ,so long your self see the end picture keep up the good work .Greeting From Richard The Netherlands 👍

@SpicerDesignsLLC

19 күн бұрын

@@p.o.d thank you!

Great job on the walls! 💪👊👍Love the hat by the way!!! Cheers!!!!

Looks great. Good idea with the intention of the future transformation.

Another great video - please continue to do you! I really like your mix of projects and reviews while delivering it with some comic relief. Kudos to you for including your daughters and setting an example that hard work pays off.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thanks! Much appreciated.

Great project!

I like that concrete sled. Probably saved allot of mess!

@SpicerDesignsLLC

22 күн бұрын

@@upinsmokefirewood it did. I thought that up and made it that morning. The driver said they already make them. I thought i was onto something. I think he called it a pusher box.

You may not be a mason, but you have watched one or two or went to KZread U! lol I'm 58 and started going to work in the masonry business with my dad when I was old enough to play in the sand pile. You are a perfectionist and someone that looks to me that "good enough" is not in your vocabulary. Me too! Unless you are going into business the only thing I recommend is a full size trowel and use a mud board. Scrape out of the mound the amount you want to use, pick it up and bump the trowel, that will make it stick and you can run a longer bed joint without the mortar sliding off the trowel. You may want to check your footwear before you break something! lol What's with the DEF/Government extortion shots? Oh yeah. I have one of those Korean tractors too and my TYM T 25 is stouter and will keep up or outperform my neighbors 35 hp Deere and I got to spend the 10 or 12 grand I saved on implements! Anyway, good stuff, good ideas!

Makes sense now with the tiny house. Looks professional for sure.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Great job doing it yourself, with moral support from your daughters!

You did a nice job, Kyle. It always takes longer than you think it will, but it's coming along nicely, and looks good.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

It sure does. Takes longer and costs more than you plan for.

Hey! You did a great job! Looking good! Thanks for the content! 👌👍

Great video, I like how you have future plans for when the kids grow out of the playground area. I like the "Guest House" aka "Man Cave " plan 100%

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thanks Dave! I think its going to work out pretty nice.

Nice work! Look forward to your videos.

Nice work, having that much land with no hoa to do what you want is truly freedom. 👍. The hotdog comments almost had me spit out my coffee, laughing 😅

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Hah! Thanks. And yes i agree

Wall is coming is coming out great I don’t think you’ll have to worry about rust jacking your footing so well built and heavy duty can’t wait to see the bobcat in action

Outstanding work brother! Perfection is due to the preparation which is quite obvious here. The cool thing is, years from now, your girls will be like "my daddy built that for us". They'll never forget it. Just like my dad building the skating and hockey rink for us in the back yard every year. I commented on that in one your prior videos. Off topic a bit....many of us DIYers live rural lives as well and truly appreciate your life style. Was wondering if you would consider doing a tour of your log home. I think many of us in KZread land would appreciate that. Build on and take care!

@SpicerDesignsLLC

22 күн бұрын

Thank you. I did a quick tour of it a while back when we purchased it. But i can put something together in the near future.

@chestypuller4591

22 күн бұрын

@@SpicerDesignsLLC That would be cool. I'll dig back in the archives and try to find that video. Thanks for the response!

Kyle, amazing job Bud! What a Dad, doing stuff for your girls now will pay tremendous dividends for You and your Wife when you get to retirement age! They will never forget the love you poured out for them! Great memories in the making!

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thanks John! I appreciate that. Thats what its all about right.

Very impressive, came out awesome! Luv the way you get after it! Your videos are the BEST!

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thanks Adam!

Awesome job. Love your attention to detail and your videos really great!!!

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thank you!

You need to make a counter weight 3 point box.. make a box out of steel and throw rocks or concrete bags in it and you should be more comfortable picking up heavy loads

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thats why i keep that grading scraper on there. Its freakin heavy and it sticks out pretty far for leverage. Hydraulics wouldn’t lift it the first time.

Great job!! Keep up the good work.

Looks awesome! Way to think ahead!

That's not going anywhere! Love the property projects

My Spicer Designs hat spent the week at the beach. Good to see the Kioti putting in some work

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Hah! I wish i could have been wearing that hat at the beach.

@RBallarddesigns

23 күн бұрын

@@SpicerDesignsLLC you were in spirit haha

The girls want to get involved which is great, You did a great job, waiting to see it with the play set, Kudos.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

They have turned out to be great little helpers. And they goof around more than i do.

@Mark.Anderhalt

22 күн бұрын

They come by it honestly,@@SpicerDesignsLLC

Great project and long term plan

That turned out great! Nice work. 👊🏼

That there is what I call a winter time project! Way to hot to even think about laying block right now 🥵

@SpicerDesignsLLC

22 күн бұрын

Ya i picked a great time to lay block. Builds character right.

@TKCL

22 күн бұрын

@@SpicerDesignsLLC if that's what you call it 🤣. Looks great though!

Dude that came out awesome. Nice job

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thanks Adam! I was waiting for you to show up and help. You probably would have if i would have asked.

Who needs a professional when their's Kyle. Looks great Kyle. You are a perfectionist! Always a nice touch when your daughter is in the video. The camera loves her.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thanks Roy!

Makes a lot more sense now and looks great. You going to do rough plumbing now?

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

I will be trenching the utilities over when i replace the concrete slab in the car port.

Nice job on the wall. I watch your videos all the time, love the comedy. Going to do an electrical job soon. Was wondering if I could email you on some information about it?

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thanks! And absolutely. Im happy to help

Absolutely love watching these DIY projects you film.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoy it. I enjoy them when theyre done.

@lindsayburrows9272

22 күн бұрын

@@SpicerDesignsLLC I plan all our outdoor projects in winter here in Queensland Australia. During summer its constantly 100-110F and 80%+ Humidity. Lose about 5kg a day in sweat just standing in the shade outside :D

Very nice video Kyle. I'm currently building kinda the same brick system into a wall. And let's say: Errors were made. Yours looks much better than mine already. It's a learning process.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Its tedious work for sure. Not much room for forgiveness.

Great job Spencer!

Great Job. It looks great!

Nice Job!

Looks pretty good!

Cool man.. love the future proofing!

I always sleep next to all my guns!! Great vid

On split faced blocks you put your string on the smooth side not the rough because it will put your out of plum.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

12 күн бұрын

@@janejones3170 i made the changes as i progressed. I only used the string on the outside of the first row because i had a chalkline. Good pointer. Thanks!

Nice work Kyle!

Awesome Job

Good work! You make me feel lazy. I got to get to doing.

Well done Sir!💪🇺🇸

Great video as always dude!!! Machine!!!!

I'm SHOCKED at how weak that tractor is, or our forklifts are freaking beasts lol.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

Күн бұрын

@@md288888 tractor lift capacities arent all that great. Forklifts are going to out perform anything with lift their capacity. They are beasts.

@md288888

Күн бұрын

@@SpicerDesignsLLC i never would have guessed, gotta respect the little things a bit more now.

Very nice work Kyle, looks awesome! 👏

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

@@PatriotUpNorth thank you!

@PatriotUpNorth

23 күн бұрын

@@SpicerDesignsLLC well deserved

lol. Kinda but not really. So supportive lol

Good job 👍🏾

That's good work right there! 👍🍻🍻🍻 As a gag you should set up 4 sit n spins and tell the girls you ran out of funds just to build the walls. 😂

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Hah! I actually had a similar idea. Youll see. Should be kinda funny

Nice work

looks nice!

Nice work ! Doing it yourself is hard but I always look at it that I can take that money I didnt pay someone to do and buy me some more toys or tools.

You Lie!!! Da hell you mean you’re not a mason…. You did a hell of a job on that!!

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Hah! Thanks Doug. A mason probably would have had that done in a day. It really wasnt too bad. I kind of enjoyed it.

looking good ! very nice work .👍

@SpicerDesignsLLC

11 күн бұрын

@@siriosstar4789 thank you!

Great job. Like the videos.

You could have sprayed those rebar with epoxy paint.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

16 күн бұрын

@@traceyjscott069 ya thats a good idea

Kyle, I don't think your daughter's sandals are OSHA approved 🤣 All jokes aside it was awesome you were teaching her how to do it.

clean work man

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thanks buddy!

Found you because of the miniexcavator but I'm enjoying it all now

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Thats great! Glad you stuck around. I do have a couple more videos coming with the Chinese machine.

Good Stuff

Still the best channel out there!

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Wow! Thanks John. Im doing my best.

Good job

Kyle, if you ever want to make a random sign just to fill a void on a wall, try this saying: “I’d rather be lucky than good” (rebar placement) 😂 Someday your daughters will tell their kids that they have a video of them helping their grandfather build a concrete block playground retaining wall. Their kids will ask: what’s a video? 😂

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Hah! Ya no kidding

Nice !

I'm disappointed with the dispatcher at the concrete company - they should have a pea gravel or grout mix that would have flowed much more easily into the block cores and made your work easier.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

10 күн бұрын

@@doughboytuba they arent a very big concrete company so im not sure if they have that many options. They did say hey would use smaller rock. Didnt seem very small. Vibrator would have been helpful too. Just to pricey for the amount of concrete work im doing here.

Great video

@msintern99

23 күн бұрын

I like the video's of DIY and just one man show, many of us are in the situation. Projects big and small and have to figure out how to do them with less than ideal man power and budget at times. Only thing we have on our sides typically is time. Nice to see you not slacking on the details and making sure the outcome is quality.

Nice job

Seriously three weeks !! In my country ,I have seen builders who managed to set 1000 concrete blocks per day or 1500, it’s amazing how the difference winden

@SpicerDesignsLLC

22 күн бұрын

@@masudfars2677 ya they can do the same here too. Im one guy and im not a mason. And i didnt work on it everyday.

@masudfars2677

22 күн бұрын

@@SpicerDesignsLLC great stuff you posting , really spicy ,keep up

Nice Job...

Maybe I'm just easily entertained .... I enjoyed the video ;)

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

Ill take it! Thanks Jim

Def initely a job well done !

Nice.

Damnit. A dewalt mixer. Surprised you got it done lol. A couple videos ago you said something about a homemade vertical splitter. Is there a company that makes the pieces for you or did you have someone make them for you.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

I designed them with the cad software i use and had them fabricated. I will hopefully be starting on that in August.

@Jaredschowalter715

23 күн бұрын

@@SpicerDesignsLLC if it all works out like it should. I would like to buy your kit and build my own splitter also. If you decided to sell a kit at all

The paint gun you were using, do you like it? I've been needing one and didn't know which direction to go on brands.

@SpicerDesignsLLC

23 күн бұрын

@@alanschmeeckle3261 it works pretty well. I like it because you dont have to thin the paint.