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Cleaning Your Concrete Patio

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Vito Presta

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

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Vito Presta

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…

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Can I Pour Concrete over Concrete?

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Vito Presta

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…

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Should I Put Salt on Concrete Driveway?

Posted on December 5, 2021December 5, 2021 by Vito Presta

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…

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2021 Best Work Boots for Concrete Workers

Posted on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 by Vito Presta

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…

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What are the Best Pants for Concrete Work?

Posted on December 31, 2020July 5, 2021 by Vito Presta

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…

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$10,000 Concrete Side Hustles

Posted on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 by Vito Presta

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…

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What is Concrete Made Of?

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Vito Presta

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…

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Do’s and Don’t’s in Maintaining a Concrete Driveway

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Vito Presta

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…

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Concrete Calculator – How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need for a 10×10 Slab?

Posted on May 24, 2020July 4, 2021 by Vito Presta

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…

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About Me

Vito the Concrete Guy

Hey everyone, my name is Vito and I was born with concrete in my blood. My father has been doing concrete for 50 years, my mother’s father had been doing concrete for his whole career, and my brother and I have been doing concrete since we were 15. You may be surprised to hear I have an Undergraduate degree from DePaul University, I am a certified Yoga Instructor and have been a Career Coach since 2013. I have been to Africa twice, India once, and hope I can hit all of the National Parks in the states before I die. My friends think I’m crazy for doing the work I do, but I love it.

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