Cleaning your concrete patio is an essential part of maintaining its appearance and preventing the buildup of dirt, stains, and algae. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clean your concrete patio effectively: Gather the necessary supplies: Broom or leaf blower Garden hose or pressure washer Stiff-bristle brush or broom Mild detergent or concrete cleaner…
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Number of Bags in a Yard of Concrete
The number of concrete bags in a yard of concrete depends on the size and weight of the bags. Typically, a bag of concrete weighs 60 pounds (27.2 kilograms) and contains around 0.45 cubic feet (0.0127 cubic meters) of concrete. To determine the number of bags in a yard of concrete, we need to convert…
Can I Pour Concrete over Concrete?
Pouring Concrete over Existing Concrete When it comes to home improvement or renovation projects involving concrete, a common question arises: Can you pour concrete over existing concrete? While it may seem like a practical solution to save time and effort, the answer to this question is not as straightforward as one might think. In this…
Should I Put Salt on Concrete Driveway?
Winter is coming and it is coming fast! If you have a concrete driveway you may be asking yourself, “when should I put salt on my driveway?”. If you want your driveway to last, DO NOT USE SALT FOR SNOW REMOVAL. Having a concrete driveway is highly desirable due to its durability over a long…
2021 Best Work Boots for Concrete Workers
As a Concrete Construction worker, we punish our work boots more than any other trade. Each year I find myself trying a different work boot to see if I can find the perfect pair to successfully make it through the season. This year I find myself EXTREMELY pleased with my choice and would put these…
What are the Best Pants for Concrete Work?
After working in the concrete industry for over a decade, I’d been unable to find the best pants for concrete work…until now. Since I can’t stand when blogs don’t give you the link right away I’m going to give it to you right here, and after I am going to rant about why I love…
$10,000 Concrete Side Hustles
So you’re a willing and able blue-collar hustler needing an extra $10,000; where do you start?! In this blog post I am going to give you 3 quick and easy Concrete related side hustles that will get you to that $10,000 really quick. At the end of this post I will be offering you an…
What is Concrete Made Of?
Quick Answer Concrete is made of three main components: Water, Aggregate, and Portland Cement. What?! Cement and Concrete are not the same thing? NOPE! Cement is an ingredient IN Concrete. Below I am going to dive into the basics of Concrete and everything you need to know about this powerful mixture. To understand the basic…
Do’s and Don’t’s in Maintaining a Concrete Driveway
My wife and I just invested a large sum of money into a brand new beautiful concrete driveway, and we are wondering what should we be doing in order to make sure that our investment lasts a very long time. Over the last 15 years, I have seen new driveways be completely destroyed and all…
Concrete Calculator – How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need for a 10×10 Slab?
Quick Answer This chart shows how the size of concrete bag and the thickness of your 10’ x 10’ slab change the number of concrete bags you will need. 10’ x 10’ x 4” (1.23 cy) 10’ x 10’ x 5” (1.54 cy) 10’ x 10’ x 6” (1.85 cy) 40lb Bag 111 bags 139…