The MVP Of A Long Stone Driveway!
This long driveway job was made so much easier by using a John Deere 862 scraper, also known as a "pan", "Paddlewheel", or "earthmover".
Building A Pond In Our Backyard
Start with the full recap, then follow the first six core episodes in order as Neil opens the ground, moves dirt, grades the site, and starts changing the build with concrete.
Full Backyard Pond Build Start To Finish
The best entry point if you want the whole arc before digging into the episode-by-episode build.
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I'm Starting A Backyard Pond Build
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Could This Pond Project Be A Regret?
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The Right Equipment For Our Backyard Pond Build
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Problems Trucking Dirt On The Backyard Pond Build
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JD Garden Tractor Final Grades
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This Pond Will Be Different Than Most — Concrete
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Dig
Driveways, ponds, basements, drainage, and dirt moving with equipment sized for the kind of jobs rural homeowners actually recognize.
Watch PlaylistsDrive
Trucks, tractors, and restorations brought back into useful shape, including the International 4900 dump truck and the Bronco build.
Watch PlaylistsDIY
Shop-built tools, homestead fixes, attachments, and projects that make sense when the parts pile is close and the job needs finishing.
View ProjectsFrequently Asked
- Where is Dig Drive DIY based?
- Harlan, Indiana, northeast of Fort Wayne.
- When do new videos come out?
- Sunday mornings most weeks. Subscribe on YouTube to catch the latest one.
- What does Neil run on the dirt jobs?
- A John Deere 650J dozer, a John Deere 862 self-propelled scraper, and an International 4900 dump truck show up across the channel.
- Where can I buy official merch?
- Official apparel is through Farm Focused.
- How do I reach Neil for sponsorships?
- Use the contact page for business inquiries. General project questions are best asked on the related YouTube video.
- Where should mail go?
- P.O. Box 137, Harlan, IN 46743.