Low Cost Solution // LAYING PAVING SLABS

I wanted to make use of some dead space behind my workshop, and decided to add some paving slabs here but I need to do it on a tight budget!

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[thirdsock]

Love how you’ve kept true to salvaging materials over the years. When I explain my projects to friends and admit where I got most stuff from they call me resourceful and things like that, but it should really be the norm. So much stuff goes to waste.

[spicynomad]

those free slabs were definitely meant for you. keep putting your thoughts out there. she listens to them.

[fredsmith]

Great job Keith. I do a lot of jobs with free stuff and reuse. The good thing about this approach is that if you do have any breakages, mishaps, or dubious quality work or finishes, I always think that at least I didnt mess up brand new materials that i bought with my hard earned cash. 😊 Nice one mate.

[henley]

Hi Keith. Once again, you've done your viewers a favour with the paving project. I think you must be one of the hardest working guys in the UK. All t h e best mate! Don

[GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

I actually removed 11 of my 50 year old patio stones ( 24" x 30" and 80 lbs each ) that were worn down and flipped them upside down, cleaned them up, and turned them into a walkway farther back in my back yard. Even though they look 'old style' and a bit worn on the bottom, they still look pretty good and will be painting them soon.

[worstuserever]

Love the ethos. Your imaginative application of a repair / reclaim / reuse attitude is inspirational, and I learn something from every project you undertake. This particular task is one I find less appealing, but I find watching you tackle these helps me prepare for when something similar can't be avoided.

[MC-pgko]

This video has been extremely useful in helping me assess my own skill level for doing a similar job. I love that you are recycling materials and reusing what you already have. Good work!

[terristroh]

A long time ago, here in the US, there was a chef who had a show called The Frugal Gourmet. The fact that you spent so little, you probably could start a show called The Frugal Landscaper. And congratulations on finding the green!

[pteddie]

I love to watch you improve the appearance and the value of your home as well as solve problems that you encounter. I especially love that you make use of free and recycled material. It's like the icing on the cake to me.
Thanks for the video.

[juneritchie]

All I can say is WOW! This all worked out so beautifully.

[StanleyKubick]

the staggered white/green almost has a mediterranean feel to it. you love to see someone reuse old material and saving a buck while sparing the environment

[stephenwilliams]

I've been watching your stuff for years and I'm never dissapointed. I can't say the same for my 7 year old daughter though, she was hoping for a fleeting glimpse of Mickey and Hazel. (She got hooked on your videos when you started the catio series). P.S. The brief shot of your brother laid face down on the slabs made us both chuckle. Nice touch.

[markygee]

Great job. Love how you show your mistakes and how you rectify them. Love this channel.

[yeolblt]

You work magic as you reuse, remodel and reduce waste. Smart improvements made 😊

[twcmaker]

Top Tip. That break in the slab. I've had it happen a few times over the years. And found that if I used waterproof PVA and clamp it with Sash Clamps (I'm a woodworker) then leave it a couple of days, It works brilliantly. Especially if you mortar around the slab. Mine still having re split in 20 years. Well worth trying.
Jamie aka The Worcestershire Cabinet Maker

[emmavik-fredriksson]

I live in an apartment, have no intentions of buying a house, but still I love watching these kind of projects you do! Love that you make do with reused stuff and the things you got instead of buying new. The green pavers was a surprise, never seen green ones before!

[andyc]

That's amazing Keith, to get all that done for £20, Kudos to you for all the effort tracking materials down and doing all the physical work to transport them, and also to your bruv for helping you out !

Thanks also to PD equipment "hire" for supplying the whacker !

I feel your pain (literally) with those slabs as we have both types throughout our garden and the 2x3 particularly are really heavy. I've noticed recently some builders merchants only stock the 2x2 now due to handling concerns ! Despite this they are great slabs and the only option if you are going to park anything heavy on them !

I love your delight at the colour and it's just so great that they somehow came out alternating colour !

[MCsCreations]

Fantastic, Keith! Really great work! 😃
Looking forward to the next project you mentioned!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[colingoode]

Good job. Back breaking work though.
I did something similar a few years ago when a neighbour was getting rid of his slabs. I must have ferried 30 plus 900 x 900 x 50mm slabs on a wheelbarrow from the other end of our street to my house to build a patio & to widen our driveway. Not sure I could accomplish that sort of work anymore though due to aging knee & hip joints.

[gmo]

Great job, nice to see that I’m not the only person who cleans gravel to recycle it.