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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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What to Look for when Hiring a Concrete Contractor

Posted on June 11, 2020June 19, 2020 by Vito Presta

My wife’s friend, Carina, who lives out of town, is currently getting bids for concrete around her pool. It is a big investment and her first time installing concrete, so she called me wondering what she should be looking for when hiring a concrete contractor. My exact response to her was this: “There’s a lot…

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5 Signs You Need a New Driveway

Posted on June 4, 2020November 8, 2020 by Vito Presta

Your driveway is not looking good and you’re wondering if it is time to get a replacement. There are two types of damage: manageable and unmanageable. Some driveways have visible cracks, pitting, and oil stains; all of these are mostly manageable. However, there are a couple of signs you should be aware of to know…

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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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How Much Does it Cost to put in a Concrete Driveway?

Posted on May 24, 2020June 19, 2020 by Vito Presta

In the Midwest a concrete driveway costs, on average, $9 per square foot for the average two car driveway around 30 feet long. You can get a rough estimate of what your driveway will cost by measuring the length and width and multiplying to get the square footage. So if your driveway is 18 feet…

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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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