They said I couldn't do it, so I tried – Paver Driveway Build DIY

I Try to Build a Paver Driveway in 7 Days DIY - What started as a challenge to build a new paver driveway and walkway in just 7 days turned into a 19-day adventure filled with hard work, unexpected hurdles, and a lot of family teamwork! If you wanna see project updates & sneak peeks, go follow my channel Mateo Uncut @mateouncut And if you want to support the channel by buying me a beer... I also added some new membership tier. One of which allows you to get a 60-min call with me to go over your DIY project. Link to join: https://www.mateostabio.com/join Part 2 to this video is finally here! Finishing the Driveway Project: Deck Build & Mother-in-Law's Reaction! Finishing the Driveway Project: Deck Build... Other Videos to watch: First Time Laying Pavers - Backyard Patio: How to Build Your Own Paver Patio (Full Ba... In this full-length video, I take you through every step of the process-from removing layers of asphalt and excavating dirt to laying down tons of gravel, stone dust, and finally, those beautiful Permacon Paleo pavers. Along the way, we encountered rainy days, truck troubles, and moments where we almost made costly mistakes. But with determination (and help from my amazing family and friends), we managed to transform the driveway and walkway My Gear: My Watch: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/HVilFcasioWatch My Computer: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/bfRZumac My Video Camera: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/ubqLJlumix Lens I use: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/S8VMAsigmalens Music/Audio I Use: https://share.epidemicsound.com/5nkbkv Wireless Mic: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/IqJ7fWirlssMics My drone: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/G9Vvbdjidrone Tripod I use: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/B3_uOmfrtotripd My Keyboard: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/4FVwMKeyKBd If you want to support me you can click the join button on my channel profile, or you can buy my gazebo plan https://mateostabio.com/gazebo-plan-etsy Tools I used: Vibrating Plate Compactor: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/j7UQdvibrtgplate String Line: https://amzn.to/4ezRoK9 Line Level: https://amzn.to/4egNCpi Milwaukee Blower: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/vIHEmwkeblowr Milwaukee Autolock Measuring Tape: https://amzn.to/4edGvOj Mallet for pavers: https://amzn.to/4gCqAut Gorilla Cart: https://amzn.to/3Bg0Fc0 Hand Trowel: https://amzn.to/3Y4QMad Bubble Level: https://amzn.to/3ZyyajO Chalk Line (The red one is more visible) https://amzn.to/3XEPFwt Bigger Mallets for pavers: https://amzn.to/3TlnwIy Rake for the gravel base: https://amzn.to/43laf7c 3/4" Galvanized pipe for screeding 10ft: https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plumbing-... Pressure Washer: https://amzn.to/4aeyUwD Combination Square: https://amzn.to/48Vb4ot Products I used: Woven Geotextile Fabric (Not the thin weed barrier) 5 inches of "3/4 clear stone" 7-8 inches of "0 - 3/4 gravel" (or in some places they call this 3/4 minus gravel) 1" of stone dust 0:00 Paver Driveway Project Introduction 1:13 DAY 1 - Planning & Walkway and Driveway Excavation 6:40 DAY 2 - DIY Excavation with Mini-Excavator 13:59 DAY 3 - 3/4 Clear Stone Base 23:09 DAY 4 - 0-3/4" Gravel Base Driveway for Pavers 32:15 DAY 5 - Screeding & Compacting Gravel 40:20 DAY 6 - Levelling Gravel Without a Laser Level 44:46 DAY 7 - Sidewalk - Levelling Gravel for Pavers 50:22 DAY 8 - Working on the Sidewalk in the Rain & Truck Gets Stuck 55:44 DAY 9 - Screeding Stone Dust & Laying Pavers on Driveway 1:04:02 DAY 10 - Screeding & Laying Pavers on Driveway as a Family 1:08:02 DAY 11 - Installing Pavers on the Double Driveway 1:13:29 DAY 12 - Installing Pavers on Walkway/Sidewalk DIY 1:18:31 DAY 13 - Completing Pavers on Walkway/Sidewalk 1:19:50 DAY 14 - Marking Lines on Pavers Curved & Straight 1:26:04 DAY 15 - Cutting Pavers Straight with STIHL Cut-Off Saw 1:28:59 DAY 16 - Cutting Paver Curved Corners - Outside Corners 1:30:35 DAY 17 - Cutting Round Curves on Pavers - Inside Corners 1:36:16 DAY 18 - Installing Paver Borders & Edges All Around Driveway 1:41:14 DAY 19 - Installing Edge Restraint & Installing Polymeric Sand 1:49:01 Driveway Reveal & Cost Breakdown + Man-Hours Before attempting this, I must say I did do a lot of research, and I've been watching Youtubers like: @Dirtmonkey for a few years, and other hardscapers and concrete workers. So if you are going to do this, do your research, maybe talk to local contractors or experts in the field. But remember, don't trust them when they say "you can't do that alone" or "you should leave that to the professionals". Remember that Youtube is free education taught by random people around the world. #pavers #driveway #diy #challenge patio pavers deck pavers diy driveway challenge how to install pavers how to diy home remodel home renovation frontyard makeover driveway landscaping ideas I Tried to Build a Paver Driveway in 7 Days… It Took 19! (DIY Paver Driveway & Walkway Build)