A driveway expert shared an easy or quick way to fix uneven driveways using some common tools.
Dirty Drive-Away shared a DIY solution for a block or brick driveway that may have sunk over time.
The YouTuber (@DirtyDriveAway) used some common tools that many households probably already have.
These included two large screwdrivers, a hammer, a brush, a long piece of wood, and a builder or sharp sand.
In the video, he showed a driveway with four cave-in blocks that had loosened over time.
Before we get started, we shared some helpful tips for DIYers before tackling a driveway project.
“If you are working on a larger area and have a lot of blocks cut, it may be advantageous to take a photo with your phone before you start so you know which direction the blocks will turn. . It's a bit of a jigsaw puzzle,” he said.
He placed two screwdrivers on either side of one of the blocks and carefully lifted it out of its original position.
“If it feels too tight, try hitting it with a hammer. If you can get this far out, you can just take it off completely,” he said.
“The most difficult part of the job is removing the first block,” he added.
The driveway professional then scraped away some of the old sand and dirt that had built up on the blocks.
Then he filled the gap with fresh sand and spread it out.
The driveway expert placed one of the bricks back into the slot and placed a piece of wood on top of it to level the block with the rest of the driveway.
His next step was to use a hammer to firmly tap the wood, not the block, until the brick sank into the sand and was flush with the rest of the driveway.
“I'm not a paving contractor, so I just want people to know that really anyone can do paving work,” he said.
He told viewers that his job was a simple DIY repair and not a professional job.
“There's no bonding sand in there, so the blocks will loosen up a little bit,” he said.
“Nothing too special. As you can see, it probably took 10 minutes just to reset,” he added.
He also explained to viewers why his method uses sunken blocks rather than raised ones.
“If the block is lifted… it's usually an underlying problem,” he explained.
These could be weeds or root problems digging up your driveway.
Many viewers praised Dirty Drive-Away's easy hacks and tips.
“Way to go Brilliant Mate! It's not a long video, but my backyard is partially caved in so I'm going to do this as soon as possible,” said one YouTuber.
Another person commented: “Very useful tip, thank you.”