ft. cement mixer. The mixer's product description says it's supposed to be able to handle up to two 80-pound bags of concrete mix in a single batch. According to concrete mix manufacturer Sakrete ...

Let’s talk about the actual concrete mix in the bags. Believe it or not, the concrete in the bags that you see at hardware stores and home centers is pretty much the same concrete you would get ...

You can use it for fence post footings, deck footings and even small concrete pads. For jobs requiring more than about 30 bags, consider ordering “ready-mix” concrete from a truck instead.

Q. I need to replace a small section of sidewalk that's only 4-feet-by-4-feet. I've never worked with concrete before and wonder if I can actually do this. I see the bags of concrete at the ...

Q: This summer I’ve got a few outdoor projects that involve pouring small amounts of concrete. I looked into having a ready-mix truck do it, but the cost is so expensive. I’ve seen the bags of ...

and can mix a 60-lb bag of concrete ready-to-pour in less than 45 seconds. Water and dry materials are poured into the pivoting mixing drum. Rocking the drum from side to side via the wooden ...

From countertops to fireplace surrounds, decorative contractors continue to push the limits of concrete. The beauty of decorative concrete begins with the mix design, and with several precast ...