PATIO BACK
I converted my backyard into an 800 sq ft patio – people say it’s ‘legitimately one of the best DIYs they’ve ever seen’
They said they saved $15,000
A LANDSCAPING fan has revealed their incredible outdoor transformation after turning their backyard into a patio.
The job had people in awe, with one person going as far as to say it's "one of the best DIYs."
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Redditor TheAccidentOf85 shared the epic outdoor glow-up in a post on the social media platform.
"I converted my hilly backyard into an ~800 square-foot patio by hand," they said.
The hilly terrain seemed like a difficult job to tackle, but the end result was worth it, according to fans.
The Redditor provided photos of the project, illustrating the lengths they went through to completely transform the area.
HOW IT'S DONE
The landscaping DIYer gave a play-by-play of the backyard glow up, often featuring their pet dog.
"My dog helping me dig up the yard," they joked.
The job required the delivery of materials, a complete excavation, and the creation of a whole new foundation.
The final result included stairs, a dining area, and even a fire pit to relax around.
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"So we bought a house last year, and there was no outdoor living space," the Redditor explained.
"So one of my first major projects was building a deck or patio. This patio took me 2.5 months of working on weekends, not every weekend.
My bug repellant planters are great for patios and porches - they'll keep away pests and you can cook with what you grow
"I built it with a shovel, pick axe, pitchfork, wheelbarrow and hand tamp mostly.
"I rented a plate compactor to compact the foundation of the patio area. The wall blocks and pavers are Nicolock brand."
The Redditor said the job cost about $10,000 in materials.
However, they added that they saved around $15,000 in labor based on quotes they received from landscaping services.
PERFECT PATIO
Several users of the social media platform were blown away by the handmade patio.
"Your place is beautiful, and that patio looks like a quality-time magnet. Mad respect for the hand-work," one wrote.
"This was my patio project also done mostly by hand over the summer in Texas.
"It's amazing what you can accomplish with persistence over time."
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"This is legitimately one of the best DIYs I've ever seen in this sub," another added.
"Seems totally doable with a lot of sweat and a little know-how, and looks goddamned incredible. Thanks for sharing, and congratulations."
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