QUIKRETE (Concrete Mix Review etc.) Mike Haduck

[@busibee976]

No one wants to point my Philly home wall. Watching your video has helped so much that my 70 yr old body can handle a 7' - 8' wall patch. Thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Busi, I have a whole playlist on repointing stone work, and another on repointing brick, and others on foundation repair, where I show what type of cement I use, I hope they help, thanks Mike

[@chrhadden]

@@MikeHaduck make one on repairing the skatepark floor under the train bridge at 9th and poplar in Philadelphia. i think its the first concrete ever invented after all the cobble stones were used up

[@patriciau6277]

Same for me thanks to Mike at 66 I’ve been fixing my property ❤

[@MjkillerXD]

“Not gonna make a big deal out of it” it’s such good advice while doing construction. We overcomplicate things in our head.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Adriab. Mike

[@marktwain368]

That was what we needed, Mike. A quick and dirty lesson on how to make a small batch of concrete, either the old school way or the instant mix way. Many of us homeowners just need a cubic yard or less to do some patching, so thanks a lot for putting this together!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, Mike

[@alohafoodfactoryalhambra1994]

This was probably one of the most quick, informative, thorough and "to the point" video on concrete. Really appreciate the structure of storytelling to comparison to demonstration and all the bits of knowledge presented.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks aloha, Mike

[@ed-gw3ov]

Mike I love a hard working guy like you that is willing to share their experiences!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ed, Mike

[@randyrandy8889]

Out of all the concrete videos I have seen, this one is the best! Thank you Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Randy, Mike

[@lincolntrewethey]

100% agree.

[@susanmclark9464]

Hi Mike, every video I’ve watched on your channel has been so kindly instructional and encouraging. Thank you! Because of your instruction, I’ve just completed my first block and stone walls on a fort my husband and step son and I are building as a family project. It’s imperfect but, I’ve learned, “it ain’t no big deal” and I’m ever so grateful for you. Much appreciated!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Susan, I appreciate it, Mike

[@elifire4147]

@@MikeHaduck Why TF do they no longer sell regular old Portland Cement???

[@ricosuave7594]

Your wet mix concrete skills are great but your dry cubby concrete skills suck. That's NOT how to do dry concrete. Lol UNBELIEVABLE! I couldn't stop laughing uncontrollably when you poured the dry concrete into the form and then went directly to finishing it! Lmfao!!! How on God's green earth can you finish dry concrete??? You can't, it's impossible.... Remove saint dryconcrete the name and it into the form. Drive in water, mixing it in the form....and then finishing it!!! I guarantee you if you try it my way your results will be much better! Using the dry method isn't for everywhere but that's many applications it works great and will save you tons of time in the process, Without sacrificing it's strength. Obviously strength is first and foremost and finish is secondary however it's certainly possible to have a nice to finish with a Dry Pour although more often then not there's a good chance a fine finish will take slightly longer to accomplish with the "Dry Method ". Please try throwing into your form dry and then add water and mix it best you can with a shovel and THEN KNOCK YOUR STONES DOWN AND FINISH IT OUT. YOU'LL BE MUCH HAPPIER WITH THE RESULTS, I PROMISE 100%!!! PS. This Dry method is mainly for smaller home projects and it'll last just as long. However, I definitely wouldn't recommend this for commercial uses ESPECIALLY ANY STRUCTURAL USE LIKE FOUNDATIONS OR anything else that's going to have a tremendous load on it. I hope this helped. Have a great day! I do appreciate your effort, you have many good videos and good advice in almost everything I've seen (other than this video) so please keep up the good work. Much appreciated! God Bless

[@jdbancroft]

As soon as I saw the “Dad” shoes I knew it was going to be educational and informative.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@jtaustinmusic]

But why not rubber boots? I mean...duh

[@rickbria8420]

Thank you Mike, you brought me back to the days, about 50 years ago, when I would help my father mix concrete the old-fashioned way for our house. Your video presentation shows that you are a natural teacher.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@trentvoc4229]

what a treat to get a old school lesson from a guy who remembers how to show a kid. An old-timer rundown to a greenhorn who knows enough to listen. Never thought I'd be in this position again. My old man was a mason long before I was born. When I worked for the Mason I was a, geez I forget what they called us, a laborer. There was one bricklayer who told me he used to labor for my father. Truely nostalgic, don't change a thing

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Trent, it's nice to hear that, the old masons are gone now, I wish I could go back and pay more attention myself, Mike

[@markm8995]

Thanks Mike, I showed my daughters your video and they are now getting into their concrete/repair projects…..Please keep your videos coming……Thank You!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, Mike

[@lannyeq]

Thanks Mike. You help us lay-people feel better about starting projects and remove some fear about messing up.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks lannyeg,,, Mike

[@Puddinpouch]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Mike. About to embark on a small paver job and now I’m ready and confident. Salute, sir!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Puddin,, Mike

[@andyscorner101]

Jeez, a common sense approach on how to mix and work with concrete. Who would have guessed? Extremely good video sir. Thank you for sharing your expertise and techniques with us. The first time I worked with concrete I found I had made soup, not concrete. Fortunately I had a second bag and that saved the day. One thing I found when working with concrete was that I did not have to go to the gym any longer, resulting in mucho dinero being saved. Thanks again.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@WestVirginiasBigred271]

I started pouring concrete in 1999 for a concrete company we would always use trucks to deliver the concrete to do sidewalks, driveways or whatever. I just recently decided to replace an older side walk so I would tear out around 10 foot at a time then I would use 80 pound bags just like you were using here. I noticed that the 80 pound ready mix had a little to much gravel when using an edger or cutting in the control joints with a hand jointer. So I got a couple bags of Portland cement and a few bags of sand and decided to add a shovel of Portland cement and two shovels of sand the mix two 80 pound bags of ready mix and it made the finish a lot easier to have a little extra grout to work with the edges were very smooth and cutting in the control joints were a lot easier and looked much better.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Andy, I hear you, and a little extra Portland never hurt, thanks Mike

[@brevinainslie6357]

Hey Mike! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I’m a 3rd year union pipefitter apprentice, as well as a first time homeowner…so I’m learning residential plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and now masonry via KZbin. Keep up the great content. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brevin,, Mike

[@magaan4717]

You’ve been KZbin certified

[@opcode114]

Being a sort of hobbyist geologist and becoming smitten with lime and Portland after laying block with masons for two summers in high school, I really look forward to your videos every spring and summer. Thanks for all of the videos Mike, much appreciated over here in NJ.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Op,, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@johnc1280]

Will an unused bag of sealed quikcrete left in my garage during winter freeze?

[@drewd7824]

I’ve been studying concrete for 2 years and have some big 30-50 yard pours and never learned what exactly is in the bag mix , thanks. Now I can easily do small jobs and posts, etc . Great explanation and example!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Drew, Mike

[@markanthony3275]

I have a lot of respect for Mike because you can tell he really cares enough about what he does to explain it to everyone...so that we find out there's some things you need to understand that only come with experience , like he has. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@magaan4717]

Yes he surely conveyed the message

[@waledaliful]

Thank you Mr. Mike for making things easy and understandable

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@jasonmacneil2256]

WOW Mike! You are really good at this! Thanks for the video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jason, Mike

[@jacoblozano5040]

Outstanding! Nothing like listening and getting advice from an old timer. When things were done right.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jacob,, Mike

[@speedracer2336]

Great video, thanks to Honest Mike I was able to patch and resurface my driveway. Looks great and I saved $10,000!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks James, Mike

[@richc79]

Great video. I like your videos because not everyone is pouring 10 yards of concrete. Some of us are just trying to do repairs around the house. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rich, Mike

[@LasseGreiner]

"Your area" is good as in Germany this is even more complicated as the variety of premixes is even higher. Still got a lot out of your kind advice and general approach and fixed a garage wall as well as built a mini retaining wall for our garden. We have ,,Blitzzement" (literally lightning concrete) which is curing in less than 10min which is so hard to handle for me that I only use it for filling cracks and holes. Thanks for your kind advice Mike, I highly appreciate your knowledge!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lasse, I appreciate hearing from Germany, Mike

[@T.E.P.]

One of the many amazing things about your channel is you review all your points in many vids. Hope this week is going to be sunny and delightful and you make some more songs. Thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, Mike

[@jcalle2]

This is the third video i've watched on the topic (beginner about to start a project), and this is the best video. A lot of real examples of working the material and good tips. Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jaaca, Mike

[@rockystone7949]

THANK YOU...THANK YOU.....THANK YOU.....I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS.......VERY PROFESSIONAL AND INFORMATIVE........I AM A CARPENTER 55 YEARS EXPERIENCE

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocky, I appreciate hearing that from a professional, thanks Mike

[@eruera52]

Love your videos, old skool fella, I'm a Kiwi, and we pride ourselves on our DIY culture. Trusting your advice on these videos is not a problem as the wisdom of your experience is easily recognized. On the other hand, trusting many if not most of the demo videos on KZbin is difficult due to the clickbait factor - the do anything to make $$$ factor with KZbinrs. Keep em coming Mike, love your work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Armand,, Mike

[@firstnationsindian8062]

Huge wealth of information. Thanks Mike for taking the time.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@wrongfullyaccused7139]

I made a trade for a cement mixer after I built a counter top for a friend. Best investment I ever made. I put a new, stronger motor on it and it works like a dream. My family and I built an 11' x 14' greenhouse. I set up the forms and poured a footer/short wall about 12" in total height. I let 6" remain above to set the poles for the greenhouse. Like you, I always add a small, consistent amount of Portland to the Sakrete when I mix. That footer does not have one single crack in it anywhere after 8 years. What you said about Florida is so true. It gets hot here and you have to move quickly to finish the concrete. Good video. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate hearing that, thanks Mike

[@jamie.777]

I use a wheel barrel and my forearms,and it's amazing

[@MikeBonham-s6y]

I found my Quikrete book from years ago and started thumbing through the pictures and different applications. It’s great! I stumbled across your video and reinforced my interest in Quikrete products. I went to one lumber home center and they didn’t carry it so I went to Home Depot and they got my business. 😀

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, Mike

[@diamondconstruction2451]

Thanks, Mike, for taking time to show these kind of videos for people who will learn.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks diamond,, Mike

[@darlenejackson3229]

I was surprised to find that I love mixing cement! trying to level my floors! Your presentation encourages me to get it done! thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Darlene, Mike

[@pameliafranco4789]

Thank you! I'm learning so.muchfrom watching your videos. I'm hoping to get up enough confidence to repair my porch! Before the roof falls down!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Pam, Mike

[@GG-ed7rk]

Your videos are more informative than any of the others I've seen. I love knowing the comparison of how concrete was used years ago vs the new gimmick products! Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@aarongarcia1101]

I have used this product for many many years, i have used it with additional cement or admixtures and used it for grout plugs, and also to make repairs both flatwork and vertical. It has always surpassed its claim as a name, its a very good and consistent product.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Aaron, Mike

[@1956vern]

Part time I worked for a big box store! The overflow of ready mix they stored outside(of course under plastic). I store in garage for 3 months i have a nice rock! Lol I’m waiting on weather to pore a new vermiculite cement floor in my in ground vinyl lined pool! I got 22 years out of the old vermiculite cement floor! Now that I’m ready, rain rain rain! Was hoping to do the work when it was cool! 😆 Never happens! 67 and hate heat, unless I’m in pool! Lol Thanks Mike! Nice paver!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks average girl, I am sure you will do fine. Thanks Mike

[@briansullivan1927]

im still a ''rookie'' dealing with cement mixes, and doing repairs...i enjoy watching your videos and learning to be more comfortable. thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@-FILTHYBEAST-]

Your videos are friggin awesome. Your knowledge and presentation & attention to detail is incredible. I'll be watching all your videos. Thanks, David

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, Mike

[@gezachewteffera]

Thanks a lot You make my job easier. your instruction is too helpful, specifically for someone who doesn't know the U.S.A. Thank you again.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks gezac,,,,Mike

[@yougoog1]

This is a great lesson for a beginner like me. Thank you Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks yougoog,,, Mike

[@Dan-wg5gq]

Really nice you do these vids for us d.y.s. ers. .I have to repair my chimney and i watched your vids. They are wonderful and give us the confedance to tackle these small but important jobs. The quickcreate should throw you a bit of sponsorship $$$. Thanks very much. Its great to attend the school of hard knocks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dan,, I appreciate the kind words, mike

[@richielittlewood867]

Mike - This is one of the best tutorials I have watched on U Tube yet . Your knowledge in prep work and concrete selections are barr nun impressive ! 👏off to you sir Mason 🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richie, Mike,

[@corinnemorris1808]

Thank you Mike. I appreciate your skill, knowledge, and teaching techniques.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks corinnmorris,, Mike

[@CharlieFranks-g4t]

Mike, I always enjoy and learn from your videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Charlie, Mike

[@andrewallen8764]

MR HADDOCK YOU KNOW YOUR CRAFT AND YOU DO A FINE JOB OF HELPIN FOLKS YOUR A GOOD MAN THANK YOU

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks andrew,, I appreciate the kind words,, Mike

[@erlindacoligado8700]

Thank you very much for all the information. I am a senior and this will be my first time to try this. The areas near the front door and window, the sand looks awful and getting crumbly (if that's the word). You make it look easy.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@DTGrosz]

When someone knows their stuff - it shows! Thx for the tips & sharing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks DT, Mike

[@carmelpule8493]

Excellent presentation, mentioning the old methods with the new methods . Mr. Haduck, please be careful with that fine dust cement as there were times in the video where it may have affected your breathing. Do be careful.. Thank you for submitting this video,

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks carmel,, Mike

[@WillN2Go1]

Good video. Thanks Mike. Here's a possible idea for a video. How to make a plinth. Years ago I volunteered to try to make a plinth for a sculpture. If it worked they'd pay me, if it didn't I'd just patch it up and use it in my backyard. It was about 42" tall, rectangular, but about 20x20" with sloped sides. I first made an interior plywood core- so the whole thing wouldn't be solid concrete. Then I made an outside form with room for about 2-3" of Readimix. I remember using 4x4" wire mesh. Hand mixed - which I know how to do. It came out of the outer form looking good, but the inner form stayed inside. A few days after the pour I had to go away on a trip, so I asked the people who stayed to give it a hose down or bucket of water every day or two. Of course they never even looked at it. When I got back it had a big crack. The interior wood core, the thickness wasn't enough, maybe the concrete dried out instead of setting. Doesn't really matter . What's the right way to make something like this? Is trying to make it hollow just asking for trouble? (It weighed at least a few hundred pounds and even with the crack was solid. Now that I'm thinking about it again I'm thinking because of the sloped sides I should maybe have made it upside down, and removed the inner form. ) Just trying to complicate your video schedule....solving my old mistakes.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Will, I don't know, I got to see, sounds like a lot of effort, lol, Mike

[@audleycampbell8557]

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[@Vertigoneardeath]

Mr. Haduck, I have learned so much from your videos. Many here in Texas are beyond surprised when I say you can paint with Portland. They look at me as if I have some screws loose. Others think I'm batchit crazy for applying moisture to blocks, bricks and other such areas to make the mud stick. Thank you for your videos. However, there is something of utter importance that needs addressing --- the price gouging on cement products. I'll give you an example. Back in Dec. 2022, a 94 lb. bag of Portland Cement had a cost of about $10. Now, Feb 2023, the same product cost $16....with the price increasing weekly. This price gouging is nothing more than Bullchit. Now, I am a nickel and dime sort of individual. But for the contractors and others who buy cement by the truckload, it adds up. And this cost is passed down to the consumer. Nevertheless, cement masonry work is a good solid decent profession. Have a great day.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jorge,, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@DaveyBlue32]

I love ya Mike!!! You are my masonry well concrete hero anyway… I love to build the West Mountain Pa multi colored stone… veneered over a poured curved wall and then cap it with a nice layer of Blue stone or even the flagstone dyed concrete 12x24’s… so it gives it the appearance of boulders with the nice seat… it’s got to be at least a foot thick to get the right visual…. A block wall with a pearge coating then the West Mountain stone then a flagstone cap with little bumps every 12’ with a nice copper or brass lamp on top!!! So you have a beautiful knee wall and lightning at night… now that’s just marvelous!!! I studied plants down at Longwood Gardens and I did a lot of ponds , fountains and waterfalls in my youth…. I just love stone!!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, good to hear that , Mike

[@benshow3000]

I'm contemplating replacing a 5'x5' sidewalk section by myself, I'm watching videos like yours to pick up some tips....thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ben, Mike

[@Gustavo74528]

Thank you for the great explanation and all the tips to make the job easier. I will be doing this in my house in Miami, and I needed a review from an experienced person like you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@tishalianaborquez4931]

BEST video with excellent instructions for a beginner like me! Thank you Mike, from San Diego California

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tisha, Mike

[@fernwood]

I think this is one of my favorite videos on KZbin. Thanks for all the valuable information.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Fernwood, Mike

[@EdwardT9]

I used this for a pier foundation, mixed in a power mixer. Stacked concrete block on top, with rebar going from the bedrock up through pier and the concrete blocks. I started doing old school way but in the end it was more convenient and consistent to use the premix bags. Yes it cost more but only $100 total or so compared to buying cement sand and gravel.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ET, Mike

[@forbiddenquest1972]

You are stuff common senses is made of... Thank for helping from the heart

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@josemota8667]

Hey Mike great job, this instruction video is great. I have never done cement, but now I feel confident that I will be able to work with any construction project and be successful at it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jose, Mike

[@1STGeneral]

I never can store bags of mix. Tried putting them in plastic bags off the floor on pallets and in the spring they are solid. These are kept in a dry building in the middle of nowhere Appalachian Mountains yet a large open bag right next to the garage door for years in Delaware never got hard. The temperature drops in the fall after I buy the bags before I get to do my project never fails

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi General, I always put them in a plastic bag and they are good for 6 months or so, but I still add Portland here and there because I don't trust them, thanks mike

[@checkfoldcallraise]

Thanks Mike! This gave me a bit of confidence to tackle a small job in my basement. The house is a 1901. Had a dirt basement floor and previous owners poured a thin concrete floor down and there’s a joint that has a peak on it that will hinder my flooring installation. So I need to bust that joint up and repour it nice and level.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Alex, I am sure you will do fine, thanks, Mike

[@checkfoldcallraise]

@@MikeHaduck thanks 🙏 it did work out great. Nice and level now 😁

[@clintprice2123]

Mike, your easygoing ways absolutely makes someone who may be unsure of themselves confident enough to try it and I believe they will be successful. As someone famous once said NO BIG DEAL, haha Keep the videos coming and thankfully warm weather is almost here.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Clint, I appreciate it, Mike

[@brianbiggs3484]

You are a great instructor , following your methods the wife and me did our project & everything turned out great !!! 👍👍🇨🇦👍🇨🇦👍✌️👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@porkchop3094]

Thanks Mike, I never thought about laying concrete under pavers. Graet idea.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@trep53]

This makes me want to do some concrete work! Nice explanation Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks trep, Mike

[@patrickchen623]

Thank you for passing on your knowledge. We will continue to pass it on. Keep it coming.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Patrick, Mike

[@DeusVolo]

Mike, thank you for this video. Im looking to make a cement base for a secondary well on my property and this will help. Ill make a small form like this to practice first.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sanctus, I am sure you will do fine, thanks Mike

[@TrentongoldGold]

just what we needed instruction from a pro have 4 bags of quikcrete picked up ar Ace Hardware to fill driveway holes and cracks before winter feeling more confident now will watch again and more of your videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Trent, for concrete patches and repairs watch my " concrete patch and repair " Mike haduck, that should help, thanks Mike

[@stanleykeith6969]

Great Video Mike, Thanks for Sharing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Stanley, Mike

[@allenh7835]

Thanks for sharing knowledge Pop. When a veteran of a trade talks, i'm all ears.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Allen, Mike

[@Christina-lu6ll]

Tysm I have a small hole 4 in X 8 in I have bag quikrete yellow

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Christina, check out my videos, " concrete repair" thanks Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Mike.... Once again you share those things that are "Foundational," I truly believe every DIY person should hear your lessons multiple times, because they will get in a rush and forget something. But repetition will sink that information in like having "GO-Fors" on a site, eventually they lean the job too... God Bless Brother .... Ernie

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ernie, Mike

[@edwardschmitt5710]

Always good. And I'm in NJ so same weather!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Edward, Mike

[@JuNe_617]

Thanks for the lesson. Much appreciated and stay blessed!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks JuNe,,Mike

[@yopage]

Well, you know we have all made concrete pillows, laying the bags of cement somewhere and forgetting about them. Could you talk about concrete slump and why it's important sometime, Mike? Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi yoga, I will put it on my list, thanks Mike

[@frankm2588]

Haha, I thought of that, my dad would always use half a bag and put the other half away in the garage "for later" and we'd have to dispose of that rock at some point way later.

[@aarontuplin]

i have one in my garage right now lol

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

What a great detailed video. Keep up the good work. Do you have any new update on this ? 2022

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi O, nothing new, thanks Mike

[@kwb1714]

Mike a dabble in quite a few things. Driveway border with stone paver molds is my next one. I've views quite a few videos. I appreciate that you did not ramble. I appreciated that you did not give a bunch of lead in (useless) lessons (you need to make sure the mixing container is very clean or make sure you have on proper gloves). Yours are straight and to the point. The good the bad and how to fix the ugly because it's no big deal. Thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks kwb, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@vincentlivoti4184]

Nice review Mike. You always break things down nice and simple. 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Vincent, Mike

[@lourod9452]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Mike, God bless you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lou, God bless also, Mike

[@closertothetruth9209]

i watched a video once saying if you can store portland or ready made concrete mix in an air tight environment it would last forever, those bags go hard like a rock in no time if you dont wrap them in plastic. Mike your a bit like the Bob Ross of concrete a good teacher.

[@watermelonlalala]

I had a bag of mix in my shed, it had been sitting there for a long time, opened, I mixed it with water for a patch, but when it dried it turned back to powder. Anybody have this happen?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brendan , it seems to get hard in the bag quickly, I try to rotate anything I got in storage and that's why I sometimes add Portland, thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi closer, I try and use them as fast as I buy them, they get hard fast, thanks Mike

[@johnefde4797]

Hello Mike, here from holland. What a good video I like the way you explane everything. For me the way Bob Ross it does quiet and understandable. Thanks and have a nice day.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, Mike

[@pd9717]

One of the best videos I saw on this topic

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks PD, Mike

[@davespargo5944]

I just stumbled across this video. Nice to see some history added. I've been thru a pallet and a half of that blue line/high strength mix in the last year on a patio project that I have going on. I'm in love with it (the mix). That nice white it has once it is fully dry really has a nice "added touch" on the overall look.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, Mike

[@jamsessionrecordshop8872]

Excellent video! It's great how you explained it and kept it simple.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jamsession,, Mike

[@50megatondiplomat28]

I used to just separate out the rocks from the fast set and add it to my shower pan mix if I needed to get a tile job done in a shower much faster.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@migvinu8620]

Learn something new every video.. no big deal Mike! Thank you .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mig, Mike

[@goodairin]

Great video! ... helping me get ready to put a concrete sidewalk behind my house.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Texas, Mike

[@rbrazz]

Ive had good luck with the Quikrete 5000 High Early Set here in St. Louis

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks R, it's good to hear that, Mike

[@bitachonproject9489]

Always learning with you Mike, great job. just missing you say "no big deal", lol.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bitachon, Mike

[@annewines2892]

Your videos Mike are fantastic! Thank you for your university of life hands on knowledge its priceless information that is so very appreciated!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anne, Mike

[@jacobhillanbrand7988]

I need to do a small patch job under my deck. I'm gonna use an old coffee tin for the job. Whatever works. I remember you said that before

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jacob, I don't know what your doing but I wish you well, Mike

[@jbnotbot4654]

Hi Mike, listening to you reminds me of listening to my dad and grandad quite a few years ago. Thanks a lot. Great video! 16:06

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks JB, Mike

[@mikemoore8064]

I am a beginner would recommend using quikcrete to do a driveway. I live in Florida. Look forward to your answer.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mike, I got a whole playlist on concrete pads, driveways, sidewalks etc, and another on concrete patches, Mike Haduck, I show what I use in each circumstance, thanks Mike

[@marisoldiaz6850]

Thank you very much. Me and my husband will do a project with your lessons. Thanks you again.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@davidervin7345]

For sure don't use cement for posts. The cement holds moisture in the base of the posts. I pulled a fence that all the posts rotted at the cement. Then I had to dig out the concrete to put posts back in. If you have to use cement, mix your own and use portland & gravel but no sand so the cement is porous. In the time it takes to mix the cement for the post you can hand set it with dirt of gravel.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Favid, Mike

[@dunep6465]

Love your video's Mike. It's getting harder and harder to find bags of portland today around here. Today folks just want to buy a bag of ready mix and pour in water. It's pretty good, but there's so much more to the science of concrete. When it gets to the point in my new house build I just might make my own patio blocks. If you don't do this stuff yourself ya better be a millionaire.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dune, Mike

[@randolphanderson388]

You are the best I finally did a section side my house I'm a slow learner you broke it down for me in sf calif

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Randolph,, Mike

[@cogentdesign]

Long video, but well worth it for a beginner. Can't wait to share the history of concrete with my wife so she thinks I know what I'm doing!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@Pooroljc]

I just made the same thing you showed with making a small slab indoors, I had to due it twice, the first one turned out horrible, but my second one was 100% better. I did purchase a 6" brass edger so I don't make my sides angled. lol Thank you for the learning lesson.. JC

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks JC, Mike