A good mixture is crucial to any successful concrete project. Properly mixed concrete is damp enough to form in your hand when you squeeze, and dry enough to hold its shape. If the mixture is too ...

A&E Ask The Builder: How to mix a stronger batch of concrete Sat., June 16, 2018 You may think that concrete in a bag is inferior to ready-mix. It’s not. (Tim Carter) X Email Reddit ...

When you decide to mix concrete by hand, I was taught to blend the stone, sand and Portland cement powder together DRY before you add water. You want the dry mixture to be uniform and the same color.

When mixing concrete by hand, I was taught to blend the stone, sand and Portland cement powder together before adding water. You want the dry mixture to be uniform and the same color.

DEAR RICHARD: I discovered at the ripe age of 13 how to mix concrete by hand and get it right. Please be aware that concrete is a very complex material, and you could fill a small library with the ...