DEAR TIM: I’m going to do an ambitious concrete project this summer pouring a long sidewalk. My initial results are disappointing. The finish I’m getting on my concrete is rough, and too many stones ...

Whether your project begins with pouring concrete or it’s the finishing touch, strong cement starts at the mixing stage. Making concrete is simple in theory—you simply combine cement with water and an ...

Q: I’m going to do an ambitious concrete project this summer: pouring a long sidewalk. My initial results with the mix are disappointing. The finish on the concrete is rough, and too many stones are ...

DEAR TIM: I’m going to do an ambitious concrete project this summer pouring a long sidewalk. My initial results are disappointing. The finish I’m getting on my concrete is rough, and too many stones ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When working on a smaller construction or repair project, you can get away with mixing concrete by hand in a wheelbarrow or other container, ...

Concrete contractors working a job too small for a ready mix truck have a short list of options to prep concrete. Top of the list is the tool and wheelbarrow. While tried and true, it’s the choice ...