{"id":2726,"date":"2022-11-05T14:29:31","date_gmt":"2022-11-05T18:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2726"},"modified":"2022-12-17T15:38:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T20:38:35","slug":"how-to-dig-a-hole-fast-with-a-shovel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-dig-a-hole-fast-with-a-shovel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Dig a Hole Fast with a Shovel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While it might seem like a simple question, there\u2019s actually more to digging a hole fast with a shovel than meets the eye. If you need to dig a hole fast with a shovel, there is actually a right and wrong way to go about it.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-use-a-shovel-protect-your-back\/\">Digging a hole with a shovel<\/a> can be stressful on your back, so using the proper technique is important. Additionally, if you&#8217;re digging a hole in an area with buried utility lines, then you\u2019ll need to be safety conscious and make sure you don\u2019t hit anything underground.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the right way to dig a hole fast with a shovel, so you get the job done quickly without injury.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a46bf21d343\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a46bf21d343\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-dig-a-hole-fast-with-a-shovel\/#Tools_Materials\" title=\"Tools &amp; Materials\">Tools &amp; Materials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-dig-a-hole-fast-with-a-shovel\/#How_to_Dig_a_Hole_Fast_with_a_Shovel_%E2%80%93_Guide\" title=\"How to Dig a Hole Fast with a Shovel &#8211; Guide\">How to Dig a Hole Fast with a Shovel &#8211; Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-dig-a-hole-fast-with-a-shovel\/#Step_1_Determine_Underground_Utility_Line_Location\" title=\"Step 1: Determine Underground Utility Line Location\">Step 1: Determine Underground Utility Line Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-dig-a-hole-fast-with-a-shovel\/#Step_2_Mark_Hole_Location\" title=\"Step 2: Mark Hole Location\">Step 2: Mark Hole Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-dig-a-hole-fast-with-a-shovel\/#Step_3_Dig_the_Hole_Perimeter\" title=\"Step 3: Dig the Hole Perimeter\">Step 3: Dig the Hole Perimeter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-dig-a-hole-fast-with-a-shovel\/#Step_4_Start_Digging\" title=\"Step 4: Start Digging\">Step 4: Start Digging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-dig-a-hole-fast-with-a-shovel\/#Step_5_Dispose_of_the_Excavated_Material\" title=\"Step 5: Dispose of the Excavated Material\">Step 5: Dispose of the Excavated Material<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_Materials\"><\/span><strong>Tools &amp; Materials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wheelbarrow<\/li>\n<li>Shovel<\/li>\n<li>Spray paint<\/li>\n<li>Spade<\/li>\n<li>Digging\/Tamping bar (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Dig_a_Hole_Fast_with_a_Shovel_%E2%80%93_Guide\"><\/span><strong>How to Dig a Hole Fast with a Shovel &#8211; Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Determine_Underground_Utility_Line_Location\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Determine Underground Utility Line Location<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re digging a hole in your yard, then you\u2019ll want to confirm the location of any underground utility lines. You can typically do this by calling up your local municipality and they will provide the exact location for you.<\/p>\n<p>Accidentally digging into an underground utility line can damage them (which you\u2019ll likely be liable for), and in the worst-case scenario can lead to electrocution and even death. While this is a very rare situation, it makes sense to be on the safe side and map out any underground utility lines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Mark_Hole_Location\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Mark Hole Location<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll want to mark the location of your hole. Spray paint is an easy way to do this, but if the hole needs to be highly precise, then you may wish to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonlevel.com\/News\/LineLevels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use a string line<\/a> and stakes to map out the hole\u2019s location.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2729\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2729\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2729 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hole-marked-with-string-line-and-stakes.jpg?resize=800%2C486&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"hole marked with string line and stakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hole-marked-with-string-line-and-stakes.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hole-marked-with-string-line-and-stakes.jpg?resize=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hole-marked-with-string-line-and-stakes.jpg?resize=768%2C467&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hole location marked with both string lines and stakes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another thing to start planning out at this stage is to consider what you\u2019ll do with all the soil you dig up. You\u2019ll be shocked at how much soil you\u2019ll dig up from digging a single post hole, so it\u2019s a good idea to have a plan for this beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>A wheelbarrow is useful for transporting excavated soil to a spot in your yard where you can dump it. If you don\u2019t have a wheelbarrow, you can also use a tarp or even a heavy-duty garbage bag to pile up the dirt and then drag it to your dumping spot.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Dig_the_Hole_Perimeter\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Dig the Hole Perimeter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To start digging the edges of your hole, use a square-edged spade to create the hole\u2019s perimeter. A spade is perfect for creating the hole\u2019s outline, but it\u2019s not as useful for digging as a shovel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Start_Digging\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Start Digging<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once the perimeter is done, you can swap over to using the shovel to actually get the digging done.<\/p>\n<p>Use your legs to get the work done, not your back. Your legs are a lot stronger than your back and arms, and you won\u2019t get injured when using leg drive to power the shovel.<\/p>\n<p>Use your leg to drive the shovel into the ground and then pivot your body to move the shovelful over and dump it.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that digging is tough physical work and it will take several hundred shovelfuls to remove the dirt from a single medium-sized hole.<\/p>\n<p>Once you get deep enough, you\u2019ll need to use leverage to dig effectively. Lean the shovel handle against the edge of the hole to get deep and scoop out dirt.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re digging in rocky, clay-rich, or rooty soil, then consider using a digging\/tamping bar to break up the dirt as you go. These are great tools for digging in tough soil, as you can utilize the weight of the digging bar to break up the dirt and then a shovel to remove the loosened soil.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2731\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2731\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2731 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tamping-bar-digging-hole.jpg?resize=800%2C517&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"using digging tamping bar to break up soil\" width=\"800\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tamping-bar-digging-hole.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tamping-bar-digging-hole.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tamping-bar-digging-hole.jpg?resize=768%2C496&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using a heavy digging\/tamping bar to break up the soil.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you encounter large rocks, your digging bar can pry the rocks free from the surrounding soil.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Dispose_of_the_Excavated_Material\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Dispose of the Excavated Material<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019ve dug down to your desired depth and removed the excavated material from the hole, you\u2019ll want to dispose of the excavated material. A wheelbarrow makes this job infinitely easier, but if you don\u2019t have one, then dragging a tarp along can also work.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2728\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2728\" style=\"width: 788px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2728 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excavated-dirt-pile.jpg?resize=798%2C502&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"excavated dirt piled on garbage bag\" width=\"798\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excavated-dirt-pile.jpg?w=798&amp;ssl=1 798w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excavated-dirt-pile.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excavated-dirt-pile.jpg?resize=768%2C483&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Even a medium sized hole will result in a surprising amount of excavated material. Make sure you have a plan to transport\/dispose of it ahead of time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-dig-fence-post-holes-in-rocky-ground\/\">digging fence post holes<\/a>, then you might want to reserve some of the soil to cover up the hole after you\u2019ve finished the concrete footing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While it might seem like a simple question, there\u2019s actually more to digging a hole fast with a shovel than meets the eye. 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