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Transform you Backyard with these 10 DIY Backyard Makeover Projects! This DIY Backyard Makeover features beginner-friendly AND advanced projects including: 0:00:00 - Introduction: 0:00:38 - How to Build a Fence 0:08:40 - How to Build a Fence Gate 0:17:20 - How to Build a Privacy/Trash Can Screen 0:24:45 - How to Extend a Concrete Slab 0:30:47 - How to Install a Wire Cable Railing (on a Deck) 0:44:02 - How to Build a DIY Paver Patio 0:51:16 - How to Build an Outdoor 2"x4" Sectional Sofa 0:59:39 - How to Build a Fire Table 1:10:45 - How to Install Stepping Stones 1:18:49 - Miscellaneous Other Projects (Shed, Grass, etc.) 1:21:03 - Final Result This video will explain each of the projects above in detail! If you want to check out my backyard transformation time lapse video, I will link it below: https://youtu.be/AUujzcGkN-Q Below is additional information on the tools, materials, etc. needed for each project: How to Build a Fence: Rigid Framing Nailer: https://amzn.to/3t0j2HX Nails: https://amzn.to/3a4S1j3 Screws: https://amzn.to/3wTmA2N Pressure Treated 2x4’s: WeatherShield 2 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. #2 Prime Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Lumber-291224 - The Home Depot Pressure treated 4x4’s: 4 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. #2 Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Southern Yellow Pine Timber-194354 - The Home Depot Fence Pickets: 5/8 in. x 5-1/2 in. x 6 ft. Pressure-Treated Pine Dog-Ear Fence Picket-102560 - The Home Depot How to Build a Fence Gate: Nail Gun: https://amzn.to/3nVKhCw Kreg Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/3eqntb7 Gate Hinges (mine were slightly different): https://amzn.to/3nVKhCw Gate Latch: https://amzn.to/3b7smDX How to Extend a Concrete Slab: Weld Crete Bonding Agent: https://amzn.to/2RbXgV4 Concrete: https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-8... Finishing Trowel: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Anvil-12-... Concrete Mixer Rental: https://www.homedepot.com/p/rental/Ku... Anchoring Epoxy: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Quikrete-... Concrete Edger: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Marshallt... How to Install a Wire Cable Railing (on a Deck): Hydraulic Cable Crimping Tool: https://amzn.to/2SXMz9p 316 Stainless Steel Cable (includes cutter): https://amzn.to/3j1lJYD Muzata Cable Railing Kit Hardware: https://amzn.to/3wTEa5y Thrulock Screws: https://amzn.to/2TXi1EF How to Build a DIY Paver Patio: Pavers: https://www.homedepot.com/p/12-in-x-1... Hand Tamp: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Razor-Bac... Rubber Mallet: https://amzn.to/3grLyy8 Angle Grinder: https://amzn.to/2RHRjPM Angle Grinder Blade: https://amzn.to/3iEaK7n Paver Edging: https://amzn.to/3g9IXK6 How to Build a 2"x4" Sectional Sofa: Plans: https://atimprovements.com/product/diy-sectional-sofa-plans/ Kreg Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/3df0M8D Polyester Rope (for armrest): https://amzn.to/3w3Xv2x Ikea Cushions: FRÖSÖN/DUVHOLMEN Seat pad, outdoor, beige - IKEA BEHR exterior wood stain (white): https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-1-ga... Clamps (Similar, but not the exact ones used): https://amzn.to/3w8Zpzj Fire Pit Table: Melamine Sheet: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Veranda-M... Concrete Dye: https://amzn.to/3xB4ykT Concrete: https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-8... Steel wire reinforcing mesh: https://www.homedepot.com/p/42-in-x-7... Drill Mixer: https://amzn.to/3e36HOL Glass Cleaner: https://amzn.to/36vnA0c Drawer Slides: https://amzn.to/2T4IdgN Concrete Sanding Pads: https://amzn.to/3wzGKNc Corner Molding: https://amzn.to/3e3777N Fire Glass: https://amzn.to/3yL6tn7 How to Install Stepping Stones: Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/3sXbKre Hand Tamp: https://amzn.to/3wOMbeA Shovel: https://amzn.to/3Gn6ser Level: https://amzn.to/3LKcBCd Stone: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-0-... Leveling Stand: https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-0... Grass Spreader: https://amzn.to/3PGcWsW Tools and Materials for My Backyard: Drill: https://amzn.to/3JICKkk Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/3HaTWgE Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3BFotC4 Masonry Drill: https://amzn.to/36yP1JW Level: https://amzn.to/3HowUDn Hammer: https://amzn.to/35fIpiT Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/3MwSDg8 Clamps: https://amzn.to/3HLqwpK Drill: https://amzn.to/3JICKkk Sawzall: https://amzn.to/3HcdeSI Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3BFotC4 Jig saw: https://amzn.to/3I6lcyd Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/34TatJf Framing Nailer: https://amzn.to/3JGpBYU Roofing Nailer: https://amzn.to/3BEAuYF Orbital Sander: https://amzn.to/34UwlUD Bar Clamps: https://amzn.to/3JjFrJe For specific tools and materials, check out the individual backyard project resources linked above ⬆️ Thank you so much watching! I really appreciate all of the support I receive on this channel and I hope that this video gives you some ideas on how you can transform your backyard this summer! Leave a comment down below on any tips and tricks you might have to make this project go even more smoothly. Follow me on IG: ATimprovements Thanks again and I will see you on the next one! 🤙 Note: Some links above may be affiliate.

This video will Show you how to install step stones the RIGHT way. Installing a Stepping Stone Paver walkway is not difficult, but there are a few "best practices" that will give you a professional looking result. All of these stepping stone installation tips are covered in this video. To install stepping stones, you will need to follow these basic steps: 1. Select Your Stepping Stone Material 2. Plan Your Stepping Stone walkway layout 3. Mark Your Stepping Stone Locations 4. Excavate Beneath the Stepping Stones as Needed 5. Apply Gravel Stepping Stone Sub-Base 6. Apply Sand layer above the gravel Sub-Base 7. Position the Stepping Stones in Place 8. Level the Stepping Stones and Make Necessary Adjustments 9. Backfill Around the Stepping Stones as Needed For more detailed instructions on how to complete each step of the stepping stone pathway installation, check out my blog article linked here: https://atimprovements.com/stepping-stone-installation/ This Stepping Stone project was part of my DIY backyard transformation Series. As you can imagine, this transformation involved quite a few different projects – and I have put together detailed DIY tutorial videos for each of them. See below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Learn How to Build a DIY fence in your backyard: https://youtu.be/Nst-QWq5Cuc https://atimprovements.com/how-to-bui... Learn How to Build a DIY Fence GATE: https://youtu.be/ogQ4TG3bYB0 https://atimprovements.com/how-to-bui... Learn How NOT to extend a DIY backyard concrete slab: https://youtu.be/URTGmSfBxeg https://atimprovements.com/how-to-ext... Learn How to Install Backyard Patio Pavers: https://youtu.be/0NsJrLGZDwk https://atimprovements.com/diy-paver-... Learn How to Build a Backyard Trash Can / Horizontal Privacy Screen: https://youtu.be/sq9FEi7g3hk Learn How to Install a DIY Backyard Wire Cable Railing on your Deck: https://youtu.be/w3pDRgD2y-Y https://atimprovements.com/diy-cable-... Learn How to Build your own DIY Backyard (Exterior) Section Sofa: https://youtu.be/PD1OYTJDj-g Free downloadable DIY Sectional Sofa Plans: https://atimprovements.com/product/di... Learn How to make a DIY Backyard Fire Pit Table 🔥: https://youtu.be/WV7ZdXty_Dw https://atimprovements.com/diy-fire-p... I used the the following Easyfirepits.com products for my Fire Table build: - LP-In-Table "ITCK+ Kit" (https://easyfirepits.com/gas-kits) - PAN28x10 which is 28"x10" My favorite part of this DIY Backyard Transformation is the Modern Shed! I am putting together a detailed video series that will show you how to build the modern shed you saw in the video, step-by-step. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel if you want to be notified when the Modern Shed Build Videos drop! 🛠🧰 All of the tools and materials I used to complete my DIY Backyard transformation are linked below: Tools and Materials for the Stepping Stone Installation: Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/3sXbKre Hand Tamp: https://amzn.to/3wOMbeA Shovel: https://amzn.to/3Gn6ser Level: https://amzn.to/3LKcBCd Stone: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-0-5-cu-ft-Bagged-All-Purpose-Decorative-Landscape-Rock-54775V/202026926 Leveling Stand: https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-0-5-cu-ft-Step-2-Paver-Leveling-Sand-40100316/205153035 Grass Spreader: https://amzn.to/3PGcWsW Tools and Materials for My Backyard: Drill: https://amzn.to/3JICKkk Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/3HaTWgE Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3BFotC4 Masonry Drill: https://amzn.to/36yP1JW Level: https://amzn.to/3HowUDn Hammer: https://amzn.to/35fIpiT Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/3MwSDg8 Clamps: https://amzn.to/3HLqwpK Drill: https://amzn.to/3JICKkk Sawzall: https://amzn.to/3HcdeSI Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3BFotC4 Jig saw: https://amzn.to/3I6lcyd Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/34TatJf Framing Nailer: https://amzn.to/3JGpBYU Roofing Nailer: https://amzn.to/3BEAuYF Orbital Sander: https://amzn.to/34UwlUD Bar Clamps: https://amzn.to/3JjFrJe For specific tools and materials, check out the individual backyard project resources linked above ⬆️ Thank you so much watching! I really appreciate all of the support I receive on this channel and I hope that this video gives you some ideas on how you can transform your backyard this summer! Leave a comment down below on any tips and tricks you might have to make this project go even more smoothly. Follow me on IG: ATimprovements Thanks again and I will see you on the next one! 🤙

Learn how to Replace a Front Door with this DIY Step-by-Step Video! Replacing the front door on your home is a relatively easy DIY project that can dramatically increase your home's curb appeal. Whether you are replacing your existing front door or installing a front door for the first time on a new construction home, this video will show you every step in the DIY front door replacement process. For a written front door replacement guide, you can check out my blog linked here: https://atimprovements.com/front-door-replacement/ To replace a front door, you will need to follow these steps: 1. Measure Your Existing Front Door and Purchase a Replacement Door 2. Remove existing front door 3. Prepare The Front Door's Rough Opening for the Installation of a new Front Door 4. Install The Sill Plate at the Base of the Front Door's Rough Opening 5. Install Flashing Around the Front Door's Rough Opening 6. Dry Fit the New Front Door Within the Rough Opening 7. Apply Caulk Sealant to the Sill Plate, Brickmould, etc. 8. Lift the New Front Door in Place Within the Rough Opening 9. Shim the Front Door and Check for Plumb 10. Attach the new front door to the rough opening framing 11. Apply expanding spray foam insulation in the gap between the door and the rough framing 12. Caulk around the Brickmould to prevent water infiltration behind the front door 13. Replace the front door casing on the inside of the home 14. Install a new Door Handle on the front door 15. Paint the Front Door (if desired) This video will explain each of these step in detail, step-by-step. To replace a front door, You will likely need the following tools and a Materials (some links may be affiliate)🛠 🧰 ⬇️: Tape Measure:https://amzn.to/3HaTWgE Drill:https://amzn.to/3JICKkk Circular SawORMiter Saw:https://amzn.to/3BFotC4 Reciprocating Saw:https://amzn.to/3MpQgdX Air Compressorand Brad Nailer (optional):https://amzn.to/34TatJf SureSill Sloped PVC Sill Pan:https://amzn.to/37EwnRD Flashing Tape:https://amzn.to/3k7m5Mp Level:https://amzn.to/3HowUDn Lumber Sealer (optional):https://amzn.to/3EHoYxh Caulking gun:https://amzn.to/35dAzGM High quality elastomeric sealant(i.e. caulk or construction adhesive):https://amzn.to/3hFuLJ3 Shims:https://amzn.to/3hoCCKF Razor Blade:https://amzn.to/3BVPXnc Spray foam insulation(or similar): https://amzn.to/3BW2Mhs Replacement Front Door: Lowes Therm-Tru Fiberglass 36"x80" Replacement Door Handle:https://amzn.to/36zDvyc I have a lot of new content coming in the next few weeks/months, so subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss any videos! A few videos you can expect are: - How to Build a Modern Shed - How to Finish a Basement - How to add a bathroom to a Basement - And many, many more! Below are a few links to my most popular Youtube Videos: 1/2 bath to full Bathroom Transformation Video: https://youtu.be/-MsdKLJrAS8 DIY Bathroom Remodel Cost: https://youtu.be/19hmR7yqmZU How to Tile a bathroom Wall: https://youtu.be/39qHa4fkAoM Learn how to replace a basement exterior door below: https://youtu.be/uwxcYgfeHAchttps://youtu.be/uwxcYgfeHAc Lastly, feel free to follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes footage of my projects @Atimprovements. Thank you so much for the support and I will see you on the next one!