Poor Man's Concrete
Poor Man's Concrete (c)2005If you are looking for a way to build a "concrete" patio or walkway and can't afford the cost using the traditional costly materials, here is an alternative method that works very well in a mild climate ?meaning no freezing weather:Using pressure treated 2x4's, build a frame approx. 3'-4' wide and 8' long. If the area you want to cover is longer than 8', build an additional frame to cover the length of your project. If your project is wider than 4', repeat the above until you have the designated area completely framed in 4' wide sections.
Level the frame at a slight slant by hard packing dirt under it.
This slant allows for water run-off. Ready to begin preparing the "concrete" at a leisurely pace? Here is what you will need:?Enough "drive-way" gravel to fill the frame(s). ?Approx. 4-5 bags of regular cement for each 4'x8' section.
?A flat concrete finishing trowel ?A broom, shovel and wheelbarrow ?A hose with a nozzle that sprays a fine mist?An old 2'x4 at least 6' long1.Starting with your first 4' wide frame, fill it with gravel.
Now level the gravel by running the old 2'x 4' across the frame.
2. Next, sprinkle the cement as evenly as possible over the leveled gravel. Then use the broom to smooth out the dry cement. 3.Thoroughly mist the dry cement with water.
Wait a few minutes for the cement to absorb the water. If it still looks dry, mist it again.
4.When you see the water rising to the top, take the trowel and work the cement by patting it down and smoothing it out, just like real "concrete" finishing. Use ? circle and patting motions in each direction.
When you are satisfied with the appearance, move on to the next frame and repeat the above.
5.Keep your project well-misted with water over the next couple of days. And, don't start this project on a hot, sunny day. The slower it takes cement to dry, the better. You will find your "concrete" project will hold up very well to normal traffic for many years to come. Our 1,000 square ft.
project even bared the weight of a slate pool table. And after 25 years of constant foot traffic, was as solid as the day we completed our own "poor man's concrete" project. Providing you don't drive a vehicle over it, yours should too!.
Liz Norman is a freelance writer with a special interest in helping those on limited budgets achieve their goals.
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Poker Cartel Custom Poker Table Give Away
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Turning the Table: Questions for Your Interviewer
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Full Tilt Poker's John D'Agostino and David Singer Reach Televised Final Table at Borgata Poker Open
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Myths of Pool
The Dominant EyeEverybody thinks you need to put your cue under your dominant eye or under your chin. But where does Keith McCready and Earl Strickland fit in then? If this were the case, I guess they might need to give back their world championships. Neither Keith nor Earl hold their cues underneath their "dominant eye." Keith and Earl, of course, are not the only players who hold their cue in a place other than their "dominant eye," or chin. The dominant eye is only good for the length of your arm. After that length, both eyes must work together to give you true precision in aiming.Hit the Ball and Then Follow ThroughIf you hit the ball, it's gone.
What good is follow-through going to do? The ball has already left the tip of your cue. What would a baseball batter do if he hit the ball mid-swing, and THEN finished his swing. What would he have? A bunt, right? How about a golfer: if a golfer hits the ball, and then he decides to finish his swing and follow through?...
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