Concrete
- How to Mix Concrete with Ease - One of the biggest problems that homeowners and do-it-yourselfers have with mixing concrete is adding too much water. The concrete mix should be thick and shouldn't be runny. By the time you're done reading this article, you should know how to mix bag concrete, correctly.
- Budget Concrete Repairs Simplified - If you're reading this article to find out how to repair structural concrete damage, this isn't going to be the article for you. Structural foundation damage is rarely going to be simple or fit into your budget.
- What Kind of Concrete Do I Order - Specific Concrete Mixes - The type of concrete that you order can be the difference between having a successful project or ending up with something that you will be tearing out in the future. If you're building a concrete patio, and it's going to be built In expansive soil, you might think about using a stronger concrete mix.
- Can Anyone Build a Concrete Patio? - The answer to this question is yes. Anyone can build a concrete patio, but can everyone do it right? It doesn't really matter, if anyone can build a concrete patio, they key is doing it correctly.
- Concrete Contractor Makes a Big Mistake Ordering Concrete - This isn't going to be the first time that you hear a story like this, and it definitely isn't going to be the last. Concrete contractors make mistakes just like everyone else, the only difference between these mistakes and other mistakes, is that they can cost the contractor a small fortune.
- Five Basic Rules to Follow When Pouring Concrete - I have put together five simple rules that can help anyone who is planning on pouring concrete. It doesn't matter if you're building a concrete foundation for your home, pouring a sidewalk for your friends or replacing your driveway. These basic rules will help you get the job done a little bit easier.
- Five Easy Tips for Hiring Excellent Contractors - One of the most difficult things that most homeowners seem to have a problem with is hiring excellent contractors. I'm here to help you out with five easy tips for hiring excellent contractors.
- Help Me I Don't Know Anything about Concrete - Well you came to the right place, I'm going to share something with you, that very few contractors like to share with the public. It's not like this is guarded knowledge or some secret, it's just something that most people don't seem to think about, on a daily basis.
- Before You Pour Your Concrete Checklist - Okay, you've got the foundation ready for concrete and it's ready to pour. Is there anything else that you need to know or have you forgotten to install anything. Go over this checklist, before you pour your concrete and it could save you a lot of frustration.
- Don't Forget The Electrical Conduit - Concrete Contractor Tips - If you're going to ask me, how many times I've seen a home built without the electrical conduit pipe, that will play an important role later on in the home building process, I would have to take my shoes off and start counting on my toes. It happens every once in awhile and when it does, it's not a good thing.