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In this video, I'm taking on the next big part of our driveway project: building a wooden deck over some old concrete steps. But that's not allwe're finishing off the entire front yard and giving it a fresh new look. Stick around till the end for my motherinlaw's reaction when she sees the final reveal!

The project started with an idea: instead of demolishing the old concrete steps, why not build something on top of them? So, I decided to construct a wooden deck, giving the entrance a muchneeded facelift while saving myself the time, effort, and mess of tearing out concrete.

You'll see the entire process from start to finish. We'll go through the deck build, step by step. First, I'll explain why I decided to pour a concrete base under one set of stairs, but not the othersometimes the solution isn't the same for every side of the deck. Then, I'll take you through how I measured the stairs, figured out the total rise and run, and poured the concrete for a solid foundation.

But the project doesn't stop there. We've also got some serious landscaping to tackle. I had 10 tons of black dirt delivered to fill up the front yard and get everything leveled. With some help from my brotherinlaw, we spread the dirt, worked on the final touches, and made sure everything was looking perfect. You'll see me finishing up the deck, painting the siding to freshen things up, and finally prepping the front yard to make everything look beautiful.

My tools:
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My Drills Combo Kit: https://amzn.to/3BH26jX
My circular saw (blade left): https://amzn.to/3NIYT6l
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzall : https://amzn.to/3U69Q5e
7" Square (aluminium): https://amzn.to/4dIEusv

My Gear:
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Timeline Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Leveling out the yard with dirt & rocks
2:38 Removing old railing
3:47 Measuring to design new deck
4:49 Designing new deck in SketchUp 3D
6:48 How to build a deck over concrete stairs
18:36 How to build deck stairs & stringers
30:38 Adding clean dirt (top soil) to the yard
32:00 Motherinlaw's reaction




If you're thinking about doing a similar project at home, this video is full of tips and tricks for building over existing concrete, measuring your stairs, and making sure your deck is sturdy and level. I'm no contractor, but as a DIYer, I've learned how to figure things out and get the job done. Whether you're an experienced DIYer or just getting started, I hope this video gives you the inspiration and confidence to take on your next project.

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