# Proper DIY: Latest YouTube Videos & Shorts

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As of 2026-10-27, Proper DIY has 637,000 subscribers, 95,101,819 total views, and 278 videos. It ranks #119,045 by subscribers among channels tracked by vidIQ.

The most recent uploads from [Proper DIY](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/). Each video links to its own stats page. The page lists the rest of the channel's videos to signed-in vidIQ users.

## About this sample

- The latest upload vidIQ has for Proper DIY is “Complete DIY Guide to Plastering a Wall”, a long-form video published Oct 18, 2026.
- These are Proper DIY’s 48 most recent public uploads vidIQ has data for, published between Mar 23, 2025 and Oct 18, 2026 (48 long-form videos).
- Median views across these 48 uploads: 135,562. 24 videos are above that median and 24 below.
- Most viewed in the sample: “Your Shower Glass Can Look New Again - Here's How” (3,255,143 views, Sep 14, 2025). Least viewed: “NEW SERIES - The UK's Best DIY'ers” (45,065 views, Mar 22, 2026).
- Median length: 12:51 for 48 long-form videos.
- In this sample, Proper DIY’s consecutive uploads were a median of 14 days apart (shortest gap 2 days, longest 14 days).
- Views are lifetime totals as of Oct 28, 2026, so newer uploads have had less time to collect them. These figures describe only the videos listed here, not the whole channel, and do not show why any video performed as it did. Dates are UTC.

## Recent uploads

| Video | Published (UTC) | Format | Views | Duration | Outlier score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Complete DIY Guide to Plastering a Wall](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/N1rAbMVnOXg/) | 2026-10-18 | Long-form | 318,289 | 15:55 | 1.93x |
| [Home Battery Storage - What They Don't Want You to Know](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/e3QvXI9s-Rg/) | 2026-10-04 | Long-form | 463,399 | 8:28 | 2.65x |
| [Summer Projects Plan vs Reality](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/XdH21Zvmv4A/) | 2026-09-20 | Long-form | 202,169 | 9:02 | 0.76x |
| [One Day Fence Project - What Could Go Wrong?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/UX8T2YmMNNU/) | 2026-09-06 | Long-form | 433,988 | 14:07 | 1.64x |
| [What They Don't Tell You About Wood Sizing](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/x5STAGzJ0D4/) | 2026-08-23 | Long-form | 116,161 | 8:15 | - |
| [How to Apply Silicone to Get a Pro Finish](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/i4BbAhFUqug/) | 2026-08-09 | Long-form | 335,590 | 11:07 | 1.36x |
| [I Tested The Most Popular Lawn Product](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/ZySRVVPoQ1A/) | 2026-07-26 | Long-form | 244,296 | 9:55 | 1.3x |
| [Making Indestructible Steel Planters at Home - Eng WIN](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/RAHKcdrS-K8/) | 2026-07-12 | Long-form | 54,914 | 14:22 | - |
| [Beat the Heat Without Using AC](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/N1nktKX9hBk/) | 2026-06-28 | Long-form | 482,281 | 12:54 | 3x |
| [Before You Replace Your Shower, Try This](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/FN1c--k2pyk/) | 2026-06-14 | Long-form | 101,229 | 12:36 | 0.87x |
| [Security Camera Dead Zones? Fix Your Outdoor WiFi](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/OH_6A8F4gnI/) | 2026-05-31 | Long-form | 286,914 | 14:32 | 1.78x |
| [Save Money - Lay Resin Bound Gravel YOURSELF!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/XV-3jks40Mg/) | 2026-05-17 | Long-form | 717,364 | 12:32 | 4.46x |
| [Cheap DIY Metal Edging That Looks Professional](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/5lZqMImaIjs/) | 2026-05-03 | Long-form | 132,443 | 14:46 | 1.17x |
| [Secret Drilling Tricks the Pros Use](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/ARJQGc_-HY8/) | 2026-04-19 | Long-form | 242,449 | 11:29 | 2.38x |
| [Essential Things to Know Before Buying a Robot Mower!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/lbibuVIo84Y/) | 2026-04-05 | Long-form | 85,355 | 11:47 | - |
| [NEW SERIES - The UK's Best DIY'ers](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/UGcPL68mdAU/) | 2026-03-22 | Long-form | 45,065 | 17:29 | - |
| [Revolutionary Patio & Deck Cleaners or a Waste of Money?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/2Cb0tdkhE0o/) | 2026-03-08 | Long-form | 189,735 | 13:22 | 1.64x |
| [Transform Your Kitchen With a Butcher Block Island](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/gHc_YSkqUBs/) | 2026-02-22 | Long-form | 68,583 | 16:34 | - |
| [Your Mitre Saw Is Missing This Crucial Setup Step](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/CcrBSessgqc/) | 2026-02-08 | Long-form | 93,692 | 11:44 | 1.18x |
| [Watch This Before Buying Wet N Fix - Shocking Results](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/iFB6OAQiCcw/) | 2026-01-25 | Long-form | 224,593 | 11:04 | 1.94x |
| [Workshop Ideas Nobody Told You About](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/DkWdbitnQn8/) | 2026-01-11 | Long-form | 246,012 | 11:36 | 2.12x |
| [A Proper DIY Year in Review 2025](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/xH4Yh7b1mJw/) | 2025-12-28 | Long-form | 45,822 | 15:10 | - |
| [Custom Butcher Block Island Anyone Can Build - Part 1](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/AunsfHK9Gbo/) | 2025-12-21 | Long-form | 110,415 | 13:39 | 0.96x |
| [The Truth About DIY Pipe Freezing You Need to Know](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/gyMIGPFVx50/) | 2025-12-07 | Long-form | 121,054 | 10:18 | 1x |
| [Best DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for the Keen DIY'er](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/L59vVII5Zr8/) | 2025-11-23 | Long-form | 138,680 | 12:49 | 1.07x |
| [Elevate Your Home's Style With Glass Balustrades](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/bah_OS9kTzo/) | 2025-11-09 | Long-form | 96,805 | 14:07 | - |
| [Why Plywood Orientation Matters](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/i0MQOzAfQ-c/) | 2025-10-26 | Long-form | 110,888 | 12:40 | 0.6x |
| [Replace Your Immersion Heater Without A Plumber](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/TRW8iB5JF8A/) | 2025-10-12 | Long-form | 80,749 | 10:50 | - |
| [Secret Garden Gateway Anyone Can Build](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/HEVIlLCZ4Xs/) | 2025-09-28 | Long-form | 184,278 | 15:14 | 0.84x |
| [Your Shower Glass Can Look New Again - Here's How](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/hqDAE-YhsSA/) | 2025-09-14 | Long-form | 3,255,143 | 11:01 | 14.93x |
| [Transform Your Kitchen With a Perfect Sink Install](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/_rcM-8ZkosA/) | 2025-08-31 | Long-form | 120,986 | 13:41 | 0.55x |
| [DIY Project: Maximum Security Bike Storage](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/A_U4ZIYJTIw/) | 2025-08-17 | Long-form | 112,465 | 13:40 | 0.52x |
| [The Most Secure DIY Bike Storage You Can Build](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/CqQHlxsfTdQ/) | 2025-08-10 | Long-form | 181,361 | 13:39 | 0.84x |
| [DIY Tips Nobody Tells You About](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/nps7O7gtPpw/) | 2025-07-27 | Long-form | 253,163 | 11:35 | 1.37x |
| [DIY Shed Base Anyone Can Build in a Weekend](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/93a5r1xu5hk/) | 2025-07-13 | Long-form | 775,208 | 12:45 | 7.9x |
| [Painting Tiles: What Nobody Tells You](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/GArdnanmozA/) | 2025-06-29 | Long-form | 316,026 | 12:57 | 4.1x |
| [The Truth About Home Depot Will Surprise You](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/8RaT2UQNSDQ/) | 2025-06-22 | Long-form | 374,729 | 15:20 | 4.89x |
| [How I built My Perfect Walk-in Wardrobe - Start to Finish!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/Hf3CSvtnwyU/) | 2025-06-08 | Long-form | 61,627 | 11:20 | 1.11x |
| [Transform Your Patio With This Custom Drinks Cooler](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/3NkK3F0TIM8/) | 2025-05-25 | Long-form | 74,051 | 16:33 | 1.19x |
| [Testing Fence Post Foam - Shocking Results](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/D6pM3JaN3p8/) | 2025-05-18 | Long-form | 258,682 | 11:22 | 2.17x |
| [Your Complete Guide to a Flawless New Lawn](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/Wq4lY6vVnH8/) | 2025-05-11 | Long-form | 72,691 | 19:32 | 1.1x |
| [DIY Modern Planters That Transform Your Garden](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/YsqQSk4fu34/) | 2025-04-27 | Long-form | 116,694 | 11:59 | 0.98x |
| [Simple Fence Fixes Most Homeowners Never Know About](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/0RGO2e1XU9Q/) | 2025-04-20 | Long-form | 79,445 | 10:01 | 1.03x |
| [Bring Your Lawn Back to Life](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/H8C3_pN3UPo/) | 2025-04-18 | Long-form | 71,940 | 8:11 | - |
| [Mini Digger Takes on Concrete With Unbelievable Power](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/XR8gyY2qN6k/) | 2025-04-13 | Long-form | 73,819 | 14:10 | - |
| [Expensive Patio Cleaner - but does it clean?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/fo3AEnB3QTU/) | 2025-04-06 | Long-form | 121,837 | 12:57 | 1.15x |
| [DIY Door Handle & Latch Installation Made Ridiculously Easy](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/MD_Y4B4NjK0/) | 2025-03-30 | Long-form | 206,986 | 18:42 | 0.62x |
| [Upgrade Your Home's Look With Polymer Bound Gravel](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@properdiy/videos/Xi0e4MUjLZg/) | 2025-03-23 | Long-form | 911,303 | 15:12 | 2.25x |

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