DIY Gravel Driveway Part 1 / The Carpenter's Daughter

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DIY Gravel Driveway Part 1 / The Carpenter's Daughter

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The Carpenter's Daughter - Vikkie Lee

Күн бұрын

Hi all,
This week, I’m finally sharing with you what I’ve been doing to get ready for our gravel driveway.
(If you want to see sooner updates, then I share constantly on my Instagram page: / thecarpenters_daughter )
You might be wondering why we’ve opted for this? Well, it’s cheap, doesn’t need planning permission as it’s permeable and it’s easier than slabs or block paving.
Video about the Manhole: • Replacing a Manhole Co...
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@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 3 жыл бұрын

You can find the complete list of gravel driveway videos here: thecarpentersdaughter.co.uk/gardening/diy-gravel-driveway-video-diaries/

@sabaafzal7202 4 жыл бұрын

Ladies power yes yes 🙌 and yes. Men argue that they are the best to do DIY but women are equally capable. Well done a true example 👌 of will power.

@creepycrawlything 2 жыл бұрын

Big job. Lots of work. Great results. Two tools I use for small scale excavation and awkward areas/edges/corners, are: a brickies hand pick, so more pointy ends for penetration; and a Roughneck hand mattock, smallest handle length, and ends like a full-size pick but smaller. Handy when working off a kneeling mat, or when you need to take care of what you are working around; lots of tool control. For breaking up concrete and such, a Titan SDS has always done the job. Enjoyed watching the video, good presentation

@john11028 Жыл бұрын

Great videos, just what I needed. To share a tip use a thick elastic band to attach a line to the pegs, so there is some "give" if you accidentally catch the line.

@jameswilkinson150 4 ай бұрын

Great work, inspiring stuff!! LOVE the dog too!

@nigelweaving9045 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a Titan breaker from Screwfix. It was £150, I have used it lots of times and lent it to my neighbour as well. It has paid for itself already.

@david1976aful 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video, nothing more satisfying than completing your own DIY project. The only problem I find is that you doing something for the first time and by the time you finish you become an expert at it, but then you can see were you made mistakes and know that if you where to do it it a game you’d do some things slightly different, really annoying when that happens. Lol. Xx

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

+Dave 1976 haha, so true!! But the mistakes help to understand the process much more 😊 particularly if you ever need to do it again 😀

@davidrockwell9776 6 жыл бұрын

Here is a carpenters trick for breaking metal bands like the one you used a hacksaw to remove. Slide the band between the tines (claw) of your hammer then push the hammer in the opposite direction it is laying this will break the band. From a California carpenter love your channel.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip :)

@TheClaudos 6 жыл бұрын

Or just use a pair of tin snips (Aviation snips).

@stringer-ik1pc 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to know you've been careful around your 'manhole' 😃

@stue2485 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos they inspire me and your a lovely person too. Just would like to mention the weedkiller only works if your spraying weeds rather than spraying the ground.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I had wondered about that!

@Mr_Kenneth 2 жыл бұрын

Flipping brill. Girl you rock!

@brunob442 6 жыл бұрын

I think most of us have all been there at some point, I'm now at the age where id rather hire in diggers etc to save my back lol good job and look forward to part 2 👍

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

+Bruno B yes, I think so too for anything like this is the future 😊

@brianbrooking496 6 жыл бұрын

Always be careful around the manhole - I could not have put it better. Wish my Mrs was as enthusiastic at doing some hard labour. Good video, and much appreciated. althoug what is going on with so many people out on the street

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks :) Oh, that footage was from the annual festival we have here in our village.

@colinstein7177 3 жыл бұрын

Have the membrane down first then get type 1 delivered and cutt bottom of bags in sitch. Saves you all the shoveling.... Good job 👍

@PhilCannonWoodworking 6 жыл бұрын

love your dog in the skip, great progress, don't let anyone put you off by saying "you wouldn't be capable", just prove them wrong.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Haha +Phil Cannon Woodworking, he's a little rascal lol and thanks, I hope I can 😀

@dazza944 6 жыл бұрын

“I had to be careful with my manhole” I laugh at the silliest things I swear 😂😂

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Lol... my father in law said I should have called it a woman hole 😜🤣

@johnparkinson1708 4 жыл бұрын

your not the only one it made me giggle too.i like it when people try to do things themselves you get more job satisfaction,on to part two...

@LucianoJuniodosSantos 6 жыл бұрын

You're a warrior, Congratulations, it's getting Great.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

+Luciano J.D.S cheers 😊👍

@ronaldwilkinson1528 6 жыл бұрын

Great job . Watching and enjoying all your projects. Keep up the good work. Have a good Christmas.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

+Ronald Wilkinson Thanks! Hope you had a great one too 😀

@DannyLFC186 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely love the channel! Great video, I’m doing a stoned area in my back garden but the area has an original layer of sand rather than soil. Thoughts on just putting the membrane down and then the hardcore on top? Do you think it’ll be okay?

@keithventham1822 6 жыл бұрын

Looking good Hun and you look freezing and knackered get that kettle on ☕️

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks :) I am definitely ready for a Christmas break ;)

@paulyh4531 6 жыл бұрын

Good job! Your good little worker well done 👍 I like your dog sitting in the skip lol

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks :D I don't know why, but he was good as gold in there :) He does like spying on people.. maybe he felt secure :)

@RobbieCumming 6 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s a lot of work! Digging shovelling -and editing too! Looking forward to part 2 8;^)

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robbie. It's definitely a very rewarding process! :D

@fjon4060 6 жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of work. 😳 Damn fine job! FYI, to kill grasses and weeds try vinegar, water and dish soap. The vinegar will kill everything and no worries about pets, children or the environment. It’s a Texas thang...

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip! 😀

@rebeccaard1 4 жыл бұрын

Yes but it grows back?

@funkdoubt1 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully shaped man -hole. 💪😂 The work and technical advice are both useful and inspiring! Landscaping paradise. 👨🏽‍🌾 🙏🏽☮️👍

@Bazza1973ify 6 жыл бұрын

Should've hired a digger, they're fun & completely safe, don't let people talk you out of things, you learn by cracking on & doing it, you don't learn by reading books 😋

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) I totally agree! Hopefully I'll get to take a stab at one some day.

@Bazza1973ify 6 жыл бұрын

The Carpenter's Daughter if they weren't safe, they wouldn't be able to manufacture them, if you're not sure, just get someone to guide you, like your Dad or someone who's either used one before or someone you trust would be able to do it themselves. I'd come guide you..... If I weren't about 200 mile away Lol 😋

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks +Bazza B. I almost called Jewsons if they wanted to show me for a plug haha.. their head office isn't that far but I thought, why would even they bother?! lol

@Bazza1973ify 6 жыл бұрын

The Carpenter's Daughter If you don't ask you'll never know ! Lol

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

So true!! I'll have to keep reminding myself. It would be great way to keep learning new things :)

@danielmoran9902 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody great. With a gal like this, nothing would be impossible. Good work, love. X

@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD 6 жыл бұрын

Transformation looks great it's coming along nicely

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :D ;)

@AndyCPugh 6 жыл бұрын

Hans is a gorgeous dog! That looked back-breaking. Well done.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy :) Surprisingly it wasn't too bad as I spread it over a few days, but definitely needed music and podcasts in the background to keep me from getting bored lol

@hughieneary5230 6 жыл бұрын

hard work for two of ye . great job. love all nice work you do.:)

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you +Hughie Neary 😊

@tracykeenan4449 6 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for part 2

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again +Tracy Keenan 😀

@ilookafterthewater601 6 жыл бұрын

I'm lovin' the accent as well as all the other stuff: "You'll probably say I took a scenic route, and I dog it all op..." (at about 3:44) Just outstanding :o)

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

+ilookafter thewater sounds like pure Yorkshire to me 😉😄

@SSEXYCRH 4 ай бұрын

😮 OMG!!! I had no idea laying gravel required this much work and time 😫 Looks like I will just lay grass down instead 🤷🏾‍♀️😔

@steamerdreamer 5 жыл бұрын

Your house looks like my dream house!!Nice job!

@davidalexhughes Жыл бұрын

Lovely! Driveway looks good too

@Lisagoodman30 6 жыл бұрын

Love watching your diy channel Vicki x

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lisa :) Hope you're well xxx

@mariataif 6 жыл бұрын

looks better already well done regards Mike

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

+mickymost thank you Mike 😊

@davewilliams355 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Vikki, you definitely need to be careful round your man hole 😉

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

😆 It had crossed my mind when I heard it back 😂😇

@OllyParryJones 6 жыл бұрын

My ears did a double take when I heard that. :-o Thought I also heard a near-laugh or wobble in your narration as well. :-D Looking forward to Part 2.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Lol, I may have almost laughed... I can't remember lol. My father in law said I should start calling it a womanhole... I don't know which one's worse :D :D

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Nah, didn't hear a wobble... 😂 I have to delete a lot of possible innuendos. I'd keep some of them in, but I think it'd be a slippery slope haha

@americanbluejacket209 4 жыл бұрын

I am impressed.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@drooplug 6 жыл бұрын

You will still have to pull weeds even though you have the fabric down. The fabric will prevent the roots from going too deep and they will be much easier to get out. The most important function of the weed fabric is that it will prevent the stone base from migrating into the soil below.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing :)

@StreetMachine18 6 жыл бұрын

The weed block fabric in my garden tends to look like a growth medium for grass and thistle. Honestly makes them harder to pull out but it does separate the dirt from the top dressing

@whiterhino5027 5 жыл бұрын

The second type of weed membrane that you used is much better. The fabric type you laid first tends to rot after a couple of years, the plastic material lasts longer

@TastefullyVikkie 5 жыл бұрын

I agree about the other stuff being better 😁

@mikeyb444 6 жыл бұрын

Stubborn buggers? Good to see you kept you 'manhole' clear😉

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

😆

@bahons72 4 жыл бұрын

I congratulate you on your hard work. I wonder what would Eric Barker think of this?

@Rockhopper1 6 жыл бұрын

Good effort, been building a studio in the garden, its back breaking work, especially on your own. As for the comments on the digger, you could have done it,

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) Sometimes it's hard to figure out if someone's trying to get paid work out of you or not by putting you off. Obviously if depends who you ask, but hopefully I give it a go in future. A back garden studio sounds cool! :)

@Rockhopper1 6 жыл бұрын

Its when they look at what your doing and start teeth sucking and then saying and quoting regulations and how to do it, its like a passive way of saying hire me. Its really annoying.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Totally! It really is annoying and offends me when I''ve spent most of my adult life managing in retail. I can usually hear pressure sales a mile off.

@AverageJoesJoinery 6 жыл бұрын

Looking great! A lot of work but worth it 👌

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks +Average Joe's Joinery 😊 and so much tidier already 😁

@martinheaps2189 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see a woman having a go

@kab2a 6 жыл бұрын

Deffo get a digger and you should have got a grab hire truck to take all the concrete and soil away. They can carry alot more than a skip and are cheaper because the skip charges based on general (mixed) waste.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips :)

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

I feel shattered just watching all that. Blimey.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

+CruisingTheCut I definitely am shattered 😄😄

@kieran.stafford 5 жыл бұрын

I love that dog.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 5 жыл бұрын

😄

@russ3578 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful dog

@Salgandarin 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Any time 😀

@martinmorgan9 10 ай бұрын

I'd love to know what weed killer you used, as all I've managed to buy is a Glyphosate Weedkiller that only acts on green growth, with NO persisting effect to deter new weed growth. Sodium Chlorate (which IS a persistent herbicide) doesn't appear to be available now.

@eohanrahan 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like hard work ... I shall be going with a contractor

@gyomdelacreuse922 6 жыл бұрын

big up from middle of france. you did well

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and hello to France :) :) :)

@klaudiadavie 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 😊

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@MsMaccyd 5 жыл бұрын

How deep are your layers? What depth of hardcore did you use and what depth of gravel? Ever thought about using the plastic grids for retaining the gravel or were you not too worried about movement because the area isn’t on a slope?

@andrewdavies1312 4 жыл бұрын

Yeh....I'm always careful around my 'man hole' 🤣

@morbjrn5265 6 жыл бұрын

My new home has no driveway. I want something I can do myself. I'm stubborn like my grandfather who always told me "don't pay for something you can do yourself." I have 2 vehicles. A pick up truck and a new sedan. Parking on the street makes me very nervous. I also plan on clearing out some foliage growing wild in the back of the property and fencing in the back for my pups. That I may not do myself as if it fails my dogs will be lost and they are trouble makers.

@southace 6 жыл бұрын

Weed killer doesn’t do much. Screwfix breaker is very good.

@fjon4060 6 жыл бұрын

1 part water, 2 to 3 parts vinegar, a dash of dish soap and 60 plus degrees Fahrenheit. Hell, it might kill everything if it’s colder. Vinegar does not discriminate, plus it’s safe for children and pets.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That sounds perfect for the permeable silver sand in our patio gaps for any tiny weed seedlings some times come up.

@RemusKingOfRome 6 жыл бұрын

Good job

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again ;) :)

@keithhooper6123 2 ай бұрын

Could hire a stone breaker,and use the concrete for sub base.Cost,and availibility, might mean,not worth while.

@garydouglass9577 6 жыл бұрын

Get your gloves on 🤔☹️👌hire a concrete breaker and hire a mini digger. Job would of been a lot easier 😀

@jerriandafou1 3 жыл бұрын

Would've. Learn to properly talk/spell english ( advice from a "foreigner".)

@readysetsleep 5 жыл бұрын

1:28 too cold .. Nope!

@garethking5122 6 жыл бұрын

Hiya, do you remember how deep your type 1 layer was and how deep the gravel layer was? Everyone I ask keeps giving conflicting answers and advice. Thank you :)

@Milquetoast702 4 жыл бұрын

Why would you want to cut down the trees seems like it would help with road noise

@daviddale199 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, how many bulk bags of sub base did you use in total?

@chiriviscospower 4 жыл бұрын

What's a manhole for?

@MrGeoffreySmith 6 жыл бұрын

Can't wait till see the end result. Granite?

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Oooh, still not sure yet :D We haven't had time this weekend, so try some photoshopping on Tuesday:)

@MrGeoffreySmith 6 жыл бұрын

The Carpenter's Daughter Looking forwards to it. We uploaded videos on the same day, though my 37 subscribers can't be counted as competition 😂😂😂

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

It's one of the best days;) Will have to check it out :D

@droses1600 6 жыл бұрын

Of interest to you perhaps? m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mN-ToKqqm6yyXZ8.html

@IanVanMann 4 жыл бұрын

What sub base did you use?

@gazomick 4 ай бұрын

Good video but no wheelbarrow in sight , it would of saved you back.

@I_Am_Michael 6 жыл бұрын

so does it get the approval of your four legged son? awesome video.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I hope so :) He does keep weeing on it... wonder what that means 😆

@I_Am_Michael 6 жыл бұрын

he is marking it as his own.

@BarryBethal-yv2oz 6 жыл бұрын

Who are all those people outside your house?

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Lol, it's old footage from the annual village festival.

@williamsuttle9390 6 жыл бұрын

Your a awesome worker and a awesome woman.

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

+william suttle thanks so much 😊💪👍

@williamsuttle9390 6 жыл бұрын

The Carpenter's Daughter your welcome.

@markfox1545 3 жыл бұрын

*you're. The contraction of you are. As in you're illiterate.

@204driver 5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t sub base have been cheaper and easier if it has been tipped loose onto the membrane?

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 5 жыл бұрын

I don't think anyone local offered that, otherwise I would have gone with it :D Like to keep costs down to a minimum.

@204driver 5 жыл бұрын

The Carpenter's Daughter ok ok . Always cheaper loose by the ton ! Great channel btw !

@davidbrewer5329 6 жыл бұрын

Great video but with a 360 machine if you have never used or had experience do not use this is why you need to have a licence I have seen to many accidents it’s not good to endorse to any one guts is not experience sorry to be so judgemental . And it’s always good to cat scan the ground for any services before any digging. All said and done great videos

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You've made me feel I did the right thing by doing it slowly and manually.

@danielroe845 6 жыл бұрын

What licence? Been driving 360s for the last 10 years and nobody told me I need a licence.... But on the cat scanner note, yeah, if there's a chance of services it's not a self-hire driver job. Pulling through an HV cable isn't for the faint of heart haha.

@davidbrewer5329 6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Roe Hi not sure but you must be on private land .hire your self out to house owners not contract work you will be not aloud on any regulated building site unless cpcs and Norps competent there are courses you can take Hi Daniel it was just trying to make people aware of the dangers with out prior experience and knowledge and the correct training .there are other trading providers but not recognise by most registered building sites or HSE I was on sites for years and I then done a lot of private work and you are right you do not need a licence but as soon as you charge for work you must have public liability insurance and also if you hire a machine the hire shop will require certain proof of cover any way hope this covers a little bit on this all the best kind regards David

@danielroe845 6 жыл бұрын

David Brewer No, I'm on sites. Mostly marine civils. And from what I've seen there is no replacement for hours in a seat and just having a go. Cpcs (which I have but have never needed) and Npors are a joke. A competentcy test which only tests loading a dumpers, tracking up a small bump and pulling a trench is not making well rounded operators, it's making what we call 'seat covers'. Iv always said to people, if you've got the space, fairly even ground, have a go, it's better than a spade. With regards to hired in plant insurance, plenty of the hire firms round me now offer it along side the machine.

@davidbrewer5329 6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Roe Hi so you did know there were compentc test well it was not much difference than citb But I am all for some one trying as you say on level ground but that was not what I was originally talking about this video so I do agree with having experience but not IN this lady case do you agree kind regards David

@tracykeenan4449 6 жыл бұрын

Your doing a great job

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@markfox1545 3 жыл бұрын

*you're. The contraction of you are. It really isn't difficult. Intelligent people are laughing at you when you get it wrong.

@logcoatingservices 6 жыл бұрын

Have you had an interest, in construction for a long time

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

Not really. I've always been impressed seeing my parents turn around a home renovation within a matter of 2 or 3 months while growing up though. I'm not sure I would've got in to anything like this if we hadn't bought our own house, but have always been creative.

@maskedmotorsdiy3575 5 жыл бұрын

You busted up a paved driveway to replace it with gravel?

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, because it was really tatty and needed more room for our vehicles 😏

@maskedmotorsdiy3575 5 жыл бұрын

Funny, I had the same decision recently but elected to keep the concrete sections and cover them with gravel! Very tatty section that needed to be covered or removed.

@JK-kk6fc 6 жыл бұрын

Wow 4:21

@superiorbeing95 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure many subscribers are careful around their manholes lol

@spod32827 6 жыл бұрын

You could drive a digger no worries.

@thewelshcarpenter8925 6 жыл бұрын

look's like hard work. XD

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK 6 жыл бұрын

:D Don't really fancy doing it again (at least manually), that's for sure lol

@sauermaischeyahoo7834 Жыл бұрын

... and you hired a skip rather than post an on-line advert for free hardcore for anyone who'd cart it away?

@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Жыл бұрын

Funny you should said say that.... that's exactly what we did and no one wanted it.

@justindabreu976 3 жыл бұрын

Your the perfect partner, I. Could do with your help I need to do the same

@Millichip100 5 ай бұрын

Switched off at the weed killer. Wow, all that lovely poison in the ground water ... Will still be there 50 years hence. Wonder how your animals will feel about that. And the neighbours. And your kids ... Do you not know you that if you absolutely must kill weeds (a lot of them are perfectly nutritious edibles), you can just spray them with vinegar?