Contents1 Planning concrete stairs details2 Forming concrete stairs3 Fill the form with rough stones or dirt4 How to pour concrete step5 Finishing concrete steps6 Conclusion Building a set of stairs from wood can be a challenging task for the beginner. Building a set of concrete steps can be an even harder task. If you don’t …
Contents0.1 How to repair broken concrete driveway0.2 How to repair large cracks in concrete driveway0.2.1 Watering the patched potholes will help them cure harder1 Conclusion Do you have an old driveway that has seen some better days, but you would still like to repair? Or maybe you have a new one that for some reason …
Do you have a concrete pour project on the way, but you don’t know how to do the math involved? Or maybe you just want to refresh your memory from school days? It’s always good to make sure you’re on the right track when uncertain. Planning the budget and calculating everything costs might be the …
Contents0.1 Proper mixture for concrete0.2 How to mix small amounts of concrete0.3 How to mix concrete in a bucket by hand0.4 How to mix concrete in a mixer0.5 How to dispose of concrete mix properly1 Conclusion Are you new to concrete work and looking for some tips on how to mix it? Or maybe you’re …
Contents0.1 How to lay pavers for walkway0.2 How to cut concrete pavers0.3 How to finish concrete pavers1 How to make concrete pavers molds2 Conclusion Would you like to do new paver patio or maybe walkway, but aren’t confident that you can do it yet? Or maybe you are, but you’re lacking the proper information on …
Contents0.1 How to change color on pavers with paint0.2 Use stencils to decorate the painted concrete pavers0.3 How to paint pavers for crafts with sponges0.4 Creative color arrangement ideas1 How to remove paint from pavers2 Conclusion Do you have old pavers laid out on your driveway or walkway? Or maybe you did some garden decoration, …
Contents1 Paver driveway vs concrete1.1 Concrete driveway and its characteristics1.2 Paver driveway and its characteristics1.3 Pavers can handle great PSI1.4 Pavers don’t crack like concrete2 Paver driveway ideas for those considering2.1 Permeable paver driveway2.2 Interlocking driveway pavers2.3 Grass paver driveway2.4 Brick paver driveway3 Stamped concrete vs pavers cost comparison3.1 Concrete patio cost vs pavers4 Quick …
Contents1 Concrete vs asphalt roads1.1 Price and can it be recycled matters1.2 Disadvantages2 Concrete vs asphalt driveway2.1 Concrete driveway thickness2.2 Asphalt driveway thickness3 Conclusion Ever caught yourself wondering which is better, concrete vs asphalt? You might own a driveway that is done by either one or is planning to get one done. There are looks …
Contents1 Lightweight concrete density2 Reinforced concrete density3 How is concrete testing done3.1 Fresh concrete measuring3.2 Hardened concrete measuring4 Conclusion What does concrete density have to do with anything you might be asking yourself? Actually, it’s quite important and it’s one of the defining qualities of good concrete. Density is a measurement that tells us how …
Contents0.1 Concrete block foundation0.2 Poured concrete foundation0.3 Concrete slab foundation0.4 Concrete pier foundation0.5 Basement foundation0.6 Precast Concrete Panel foundation1 Repairing concrete foundation helps you prolongs its age2 Conclusion Have you ever wondered what kind of foundation types there are available for modern houses? I have and this list is a presentation of that. Before you …
