Cement is a dry powder used for binding. Modern cement is usually made of ground up limestone, silicon and calcium, often with aluminum, iron and other trace elements included. Cement is used to make concrete.

Before we had the ease of ready made concrete mixes, you had to mix your own. Many people still prefer to make their own. Here’s how to make 1 cubic foot of concrete:
Before we had the ease of ready made concrete mixes, you had to mix your own. Many people still prefer to make their own. Here’s how to make 1 cubic foot of concrete:

A concrete patio is a lovely addition to any backyard. When a concrete patio is new and stain free it looks beautiful. Once your concrete patio starts to age and accumulate stains, it’s not so nice any more. Most of the time, a concrete patio will clean up nicely by scrubbing it with ordinary dishwashing soap, a stiff bristle broom and a hose.