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Does quikrete need to be mixed?

Setting Posts in Concrete With Fast-Setting Concrete there is no mixing or tools required – You simply pour the dry mix right from the bag into the hole, then add water. Fast-Setting Concrete sets in about 20 minutes so you can quickly move onto the next step of your outdoor project.

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How long will a 12 volt battery run a 1500 watt heater?

E (battery pack) = 8 * 12V * 165Ah = ~15800 VAh which is more than the required 14100 VAh. So, such a battery pack can power a 1500W space heater...

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Can you make a living selling on eBay?

The average eBay seller earns about $35,000 per year. Some top earners make as much as $70,000, and many earn just a few thousand per year. It all...

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PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS Please browse our library of "AT HOME" projects featuring full color, step-by-step application instructions. With over 200 easy-to-use-products, QUIKRETE® lets homeowners avoid costly installations and renovations. Our user-friendly packaging features step-by-step instructions that make enhancing and refurbishing your home like a professional easier than ever. With QUIKRETE®, “Do It Yourself” doesn’t mean "Go It Alone." Building Paths with the Walkmaker™ Project Instructions

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Product Information Liquid Cement Color Product Information

Winterize and Protect Your Concrete Snow, Ice, water and deicing chemicals can wreak havoc on unprotected concrete and masonry surfaces. Throughout the winter months, water penetrates and saturates unprotected concrete and surface cracks. A few simple and inexpensive preventative measures can help you avoid winter damage and costly concrete repairs. Cracks in Concrete: Water flows through cracks in concrete and saturates the base material. As the water freezes and thaws, the slab can lift and fall creating ever widening cracks. QUIKRETE Polyurethane Concrete Crack Sealant is a textured caulk that permanently seals and waterproof cracks in concrete up to ½“ wide. QUIKRETE Concrete Crack Seal is another alternative for sealing cracks in concrete up to ¼” wide. Concrete Crack Seal is a self-leveling, pourable latex emulsion that blends with the natural color of concrete. (Read More) Building a Concrete Patio A poured concrete patio can be a gray, utilitarian slab or it may be a highly decorative focal point of your backyard living environment. By including a decorative finishing technique in your plans, such as exposed aggregates or etching with acid stain, your design options are virtually unlimited. A concrete patio also may serve as a subbase for a mortared flagstone, tile, or paver patio. Building a concrete patio (or any concrete slab) is similar in many ways to the walkway project. Before beginning your project be sure and read through these pages for additional information, particularly on the subjects of finishing and curing. If your patio is larger than 10 ft. x 10 ft., you will definitely need to include control joints. You’ll also want to consider buying or renting a power concrete mixer—see the quantity calculator for estimating how many bags of concrete your patio will require. Detailed project instructions are available, or you can visit our concrete mix product page. Building Concrete Lawn & Garden Borders Concrete landscape borders can be a decorative, functional and affordable addition to your yard or garden. Poured-in-place concrete borders are perfect for lawn edging, tree surrounds, driveway curbs and garden borders. Concrete borders are also very versatile and can be designed and built to match any landscape contour and they will last for years. Fiber-reinforced, QUIKRETE® Crack Resistant Concrete is the ideal product for the job and for a personal touch add one of five QUIKRETE® Liquid Cement Colors to the mix. Liquid Cement Color is available in red, brown, buff, charcoal and terra cotta; one 10 oz bottle will color up to two 80 lb bags of QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix. Detailed project instructions are available.

Are pole barns cheaper than garages?

The main advantage of opting for pole barn construction is cost savings. Without having to worry about creating a formal foundation, you will save...

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Do you need a foundation for plastic shed?

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Building Paths with the WALKMAKER™ A well-made walkway or garden path not only stands up to years of hard use, it enhances the natural landscape and complements a home’s exterior features. While traditional walkway materials like brick and stone have always been prized for both appearance and durability, most varieties are quite pricey and often difficult to install. As an easy and inexpensive alternative, you can build a new concrete path using manufactured forms. The result is a beautiful pathway that combines the custom look of brick or natural stone with all the durability and economy of poured concrete. Building a path is a great do-it-yourself project. Once you’ve laid out the path, you mix the concrete, set and fill the form, then lift off the form to reveal the finished design. Detailed project instructions are available, or you can visit our Walkmaker product page.

Concrete Resurfacing Make Old, Worn or Spalled Concrete Look New!

Over Time, exterior concrete surfaces can start to show the effects of weather and hard use. Spalling (scaling), discoloration and surface wear are the most common concrete surface conditions that can make otherwise structurally sound concrete look old and unsightly. QUIKRETE® RE-CAP® Concrete Resurfacer provides an easy and affordable alternative to removing and replacing existing old, spalled driveways, patios, sidewalks and other exterior residential or commercial concrete slabs.

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Can you run an extension cord through snow?

Don't run an extension cord through snow or water: This could cause an electric shock.

Last updated Sep 22, 2018

What is the perfect size shed?

Generally speaking, a 12-foot-by-12-foot shed will suit a large yard, while an 8-foot-by-10-foot one is better for a medium-size yard. In selecting...

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Do you need planning permission for a brick shed UK?

You will not usually need to apply for planning permission to build a brick shed at your home. However, the shed must be built under the following...

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Are shed plans easy to follow?

These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.

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Are wood dowels stronger than screws?

Dowels are stronger than screws because they have glue to reinforce their strength due to their penetration into the wood. Additionally, they will...

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