How to Fix Crumbling Concrete/Cement Steps

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Жыл бұрын

So many of you asked for a video of this once I repaired a few steps on instagram- I think this a very common problem! Here it is! Hope this helps! Like I say in the video, its very possible to just do this with a trowel and a bucket. I'll put amazon links below for items that may be helpful, if you use the affiliate links, I will receive a small commission at no additional expense to you. If you do, thank you for helping to support my channel :)
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@Slydo 9 ай бұрын

The best part - at 9:55 - "if you mess it up, anything can be fixed." It's what makes a fearless DIY-er fearless. Thank you!

@YouCanDIYHome 9 ай бұрын

People get so nervous to try. Everything is fixable! Now, some things cost more to to fix than others- but anything can be fixed :)

@nottinkerbell Жыл бұрын

omg. i cant believe all the arm chair critics 😂 the perfect amount of talking and easy to follow instructions! im going to tackle my back step this weekend. thanks!

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment

@patfitzgerald9287 Жыл бұрын

Your video made me decide to have my daughter help me fix ours and to give her a lesson on masonry. Love to see girls in the trades. Thanks for the great video.

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Have fun on your project with your daughter!!

@R.Akerman-oz1tf 9 ай бұрын

Hi Em, nice to see the workings. Too bad the music was so quiet(actually I jumped due to the loudness). Either way thnx & say Hi to Mum.@@YouCanDIYHome

@CB-xr1eg 8 ай бұрын

If you give your daughter lessons on masonry based on this video you will regret it. This is a poor attempt and should be titled "How NOT To Fix Steps". You can see the poor work(wo)manship on the first 2 steps.

@R.Akerman-oz1tf 8 ай бұрын

Ditto 4 the other people's vids; I just plain like Her though.@@CB-xr1eg

@jamesgribaudo7516 11 ай бұрын

Okay I was not expecting that ODB clip in there and almost spit out my coffee all over my monitors! LOL

@YouCanDIYHome 11 ай бұрын

Haha- It just fit perfectly into my stuttering

@williamjackson5942 Жыл бұрын

Please note she was doing this with it coldish out, if you use this product on a hot day you will have to work faster. It sets up very fast when hot out, however they have additives that make the product slower to set and also one to allow it to flow more easily. with those additives this can used with molds to make very strong garden orniments such as lions etc.

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

Yes! It was definitely still cold (note the snow in the background) We were at the minimum temperature recommended for use on this product.

@aaronfagerstrom34 9 ай бұрын

The overnight rwmp is what matters. ...and most patch products say to not use additives and to use a high speed mixer. The bonding agent on the surface is it. Metal(screws) would make it better too. ...eh, mortar is not it

@Mr_Zimm 8 ай бұрын

What gave it away that it was cold? Haha

@O_DUBBZ_YUH 8 ай бұрын

Did not expect the ODB Insert 🤦🏿‍♂️🤣🤣 Extra Kool Points. Great Concrete work too!🏆

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! It just fit, it had to go in!

@barbaragoehring6498 Жыл бұрын

I have spalling areas on my patio. I will do all you suggestions. You did an awesome job explaining. You encouraged me to do the work myself. I'm 78 yrs old and I can do this. The quotes I received were way over the top. Keep up the good work! Yup, I am a subscriber as well. By the way, I have several of your red tub in different sizes and colors. They are great to use, not heavy. Smart mom!

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

You'll do great- you for sure can do it! the biggest thing to keep in mind now that its Summer is this product will set much quicker. When I did this video, it was the minimum temp you could apply in because it was still the end of Winter. So have everything ready to go before you start :)

@demauppasant6465 11 ай бұрын

LOVE how you are straight to the point and informative! There are Too many videos of people talking and talking and not getting to the important parts. I subscribed! Thank you!!! ❤

@YouCanDIYHome 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@annhans3535 9 ай бұрын

For some reason I just like watching concrete work. 🤣. Thanks for sharing.

@mitch868 Жыл бұрын

I will be fixing my steps this weekend, now that I’ve watched your video! Thank you!

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!! Good luck!

@Laura-ih7vv 11 ай бұрын

You’ve given me hope that I can fix my steps by myself. Thanks!

@YouCanDIYHome 11 ай бұрын

Good luck!!

@cederrallpetties5029 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. I now feel better prepared to fix my concrete stairs.👍🏾

@kcoastalcreations4502 2 ай бұрын

Just a video I was looking for my steps look just like that and I just don’t have the money to have the report now but this I can do. Thank you so much great job.!

@YouCanDIYHome 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Buys you a little bit of time :)

@laurawilson647 6 ай бұрын

This is so helpful. I feel like i can do this to mine and if i mess it up...everything can be fixed! Love it. Thank you!

@YouCanDIYHome 6 ай бұрын

You got it! The only thing to remember is if its warm, this product sets up quicker than it did here since this was in winter. Just remember that and you'll be good to go!

@rileyco.photographyvideo6658 3 ай бұрын

I’ll be trying this for our step repair! Thank you for the video 😊

@YouCanDIYHome 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Good luck on your project!

@bostonbruinsfan247 Жыл бұрын

Very informative! I'll be repairing my front steps soon, and your vid gives me confidence. Minnesota winters are hard on concrete.

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

Awesome! You got this!

@jennifersugint 10 ай бұрын

Wanted to say way to go on the big views on this video and thanks for sharing your knowledge! I watched your video along with about a dozen other step repair videos before repairing my own steps, and am also going to be posting a video doing this job. Keep up the good work. Love seeing women tackle projects like this on their own. Best of luck with your channel, Emily!

@YouCanDIYHome 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! If you use this product, make sure to factor in the temperature difference. It was pretty cold when I did this. I did another step a week or so ago and it set up WAY faster :)

@barbarawarren9443 Жыл бұрын

BEST VIDEO on this topic by far! ❤ Thank you so much.

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@killabee623 10 ай бұрын

Where can I find a handy woman like you? I am getting tired of doing all the handy work by my self LOL. Great JOB!

@YouCanDIYHome 10 ай бұрын

You and me both! I wish I could find some help to do some of these projects!

@spelunkerd 9 ай бұрын

Well done, you've got an endearing presence on the screen. I've never seen people remove forms while the concrete is wet, that's an interesting strategy.

@YouCanDIYHome 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Keep in mind this is a quick set up product, if I did that with normal concrete we’d have a problem :)

@terencewilkes9131 8 ай бұрын

A pleasure to watch from England trade bloke, builder roofer, what stood out to me was your enthusiasm and passion wich we do in trades,putting heart and soul in, face change work wich hives you pride,

@user-fc9pg2yo3e 8 ай бұрын

I was looking for instructions from a DIYer. you explained it well and will be starting my landing repair tomorrow

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

Good luck!!

@rogerjustice8835 9 ай бұрын

Wow this came at the right time as I have a huge set of steps to repair. They are two flights high and poured freestanding on a large freestanding poured landing. The landing is 14 feet high and is in pretty good condition with just minimal repairs. The poured steps however are in dire need of repairs with lots of crumbling on the exterior edges below steel handrails. I’ve been dreading tackling them but this spring I’ve got to just do it. I think I will drill and tapcon the edges as they are on a commercial building in the back, so not a main entrance. Thank you for this video.

@YouCanDIYHome 9 ай бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@MichaelBuilds 8 ай бұрын

GREAT JOB EMILY! That repair looks great!

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@Bonnie-mc9zo 2 ай бұрын

Wow it’s so nice to see a movie star is a real person. I mean I know they’re real persons but this is incredible video. Thank you. I have to do my steps and I live by myself. There’s no one to help me. I don’t have extra money so thank you.

@timmangan1734 Жыл бұрын

Good JOB! yup the Minnesota winter this year destroyed my steps from ice etc. Yes they are very old steps. That on my list today since its in the upper 60'sF great time to do cement work

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

Hope it goes great!

@user-yh7ip1yh8i 3 ай бұрын

I love your can do attitude. It's obvious you were raised right. Good job on the stairs. I like the fact you mentioned the bonding agent. 👍

@YouCanDIYHome 3 ай бұрын

😀😀

@valeriemiller7747 2 ай бұрын

You did an awesome job..I'm going to tackle mine this afternoon..Thank you!

@YouCanDIYHome 2 ай бұрын

Hope your project went awesome!!

@wes5532 8 ай бұрын

Hi Emily, I've seen old concrete steps in this shape before, but until seeing your video I had no idea how to fix them. Good video and explanation of tools, method and temperature conditions. Thanks, and I did subscribe.

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing! Ultimately in the long-term, they’ll need replaced. But I have done this several times and had it hold up for many years!

@Fal10ut Жыл бұрын

Great educational video. With a nice music edit to keep me on my toes. 10/10

@YouCanDIYHome 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@pierredelux2319 5 күн бұрын

Best diy video! Ill try it myself, thanks!!!

@YouCanDIYHome 5 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@paulcozens488 Ай бұрын

Very well done you have covered the process well. Thank you from Canada

@YouCanDIYHome Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@shingabiss 8 ай бұрын

Nice job Emily. I love your positive, can do attitude!

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ricardodiaz2073 Ай бұрын

Awesome. I need to do this to the vertical spot and I will try it out. Thanks

@rmz3001 2 ай бұрын

You made me feel like I could take on our stairs, mess up and be ok. Thank you! 💝

@YouCanDIYHome 2 ай бұрын

Yes! You can always make it work :)

@thatf_inguy8220 8 ай бұрын

pro tip from a non-pro: Whenever Im adding new concrete to old concrete, I like to anchor it using tapcons into the existing but leave the head about 1.5" sticking out. For added strength, using rebar wire and tie the heads together. For even more strength, cut lengths of rebar and tie to the screw heads

@john4075 10 ай бұрын

Wow. Good decision to make this video. KZfaq suggested this on same day I was doing my own small resurface repair work. Now I subscribe to the channel, otherwise may have never known. Really nice work, beyond "diyer" concrete in the blood.

@YouCanDIYHome 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! and thanks so much for subscribing, I appreciate you!

@john4075 10 ай бұрын

@@YouCanDIYHome Appreciate you too. Your channel looks like a nice change of pace of the usual stuff I follow...with a nice mix of interesting looking content.

@shelleywright7387 9 сағат бұрын

Fantastic just what I was looking for I have two steps that need doing but didn't know where to start 😁😁😁🙏🙏🙏🙏

@YouCanDIYHome 8 сағат бұрын

I hope it goes great! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@susannola3 9 ай бұрын

Great Job Emily!!! Just what I was looking for to help me fix my steps without feeling afraid to get started!! I just subscribed and hit the like button 😊

@YouCanDIYHome 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@Wyndu777 8 ай бұрын

very good video! I like how you showed the difference between concrete and mortar. I now know about bonding adhesive for concrete.

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for commenting!

@djfulcrum9069 11 ай бұрын

Thank you this video helps me on what to use to fix my concrete steps.

@YouCanDIYHome 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!! Thank you for commenting :)

@3rdiwide 10 ай бұрын

Great job! Impressive. Excellent attitude, awesome approach, boom finish. Keep it up!

@YouCanDIYHome 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@danielleanderson2027 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for posting. You have me the push I needed to try this myself

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

You got this!!!

@kagadaza07 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. Exactly what I was looking for with regard to concrete stairs. My bottom stair tends to collect water. I just need to level it off and or slope it ever so slightly. Thank you again. Aloha from Hawaii...t

@YouCanDIYHome 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! Good luck on your project!

@aileenmoraleshenry2917 2 ай бұрын

This is great! Loved it! Perfect easy to follow instructions. Hahaha I love the humor too! The Ole Dirty Bastard song was on point! Too bad not many people watching would appreciate it. Your mom was funny too. Friggin moms! That being said, I’m a mom myself so that would be me. LOL. I bet she and Aunt Debbie are super proud of you! Great job! Thank you so much for sharing! Hugs, from a new fan. P.S. I have so much sh*t I need to fix so I’m gonna start watching more of your videos. I hope you have one on bathroom remodeling. Old house and everything is falling apart. I hope I can fix things myself before I fall apart! LOL

@YouCanDIYHome 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for commenting! Lots of bathroom stuff up and more coming. I'm wrapping up a house I'm renovating for my mom and then have an upcoming apartment that we gutted the bathroom on so there will be even more bathroom stuff :)

@sargentslaughter3509 4 ай бұрын

Very good Emily, I found the video helpful and informative.

@YouCanDIYHome 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!!

@michaelhutchinson5497 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!! This has helped me tremendously and you did an amazing job 🤩

@YouCanDIYHome Ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment! Happy to help!

@user-lw4mu8gn9z 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I am about to do this to a concrete stoop at a house I bought in Cheyenne. Great video and very helpful

@YouCanDIYHome 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Keep in mind there was still snow on the ground when I did this so it was quite cool. I didi another one of these a few days ago in summer and it set up MUCH faster :)

@user-lw4mu8gn9z 10 ай бұрын

Yes I did it Sunday and it worked out great. Very helpful video. Thank you@@YouCanDIYHome

@YouCanDIYHome 10 ай бұрын

@@user-lw4mu8gn9z Woohoo! Awesome!

@prozachblinded-butterflies5530 Жыл бұрын

You could have probably put some blue masonry screws in there sticking out about an inch or so so that the concrete had something to grab around so it didn't crack all off at one time it helps a lot

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

Oh for sure- sort of to work as mini re-bar. I have actually had to several of these over the years and it hasn't been necessary. But it certainly would help your bond.

@mrmicro22 Жыл бұрын

She addressed that in the video.

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

@@frankrounding9905 I'm definitely not a pro on concrete! Ultimately, a re-pour would be the prettiest/best option. I just wanted to primarily not have someone wipe out and sue me, but also save some money til I have to ultimately re-do the whole thing down the road :)

@bsanchez3563 10 ай бұрын

@@YouCanDIYHomethat is all true by far... plis concrete is although difficult sincen ot really able to be as easily repaired vs asphaltic conrete and is more costly if it is done properly it will last about 40 years for as far as driveway or road public used.. vs about 10 for asphaltic concrete for it is cheaoer but repairable etc fwiw.. so yeah definetly a trade off... thus I am alas also no pro at concrete heck I just quoted research but yeah that was even then from mere memory so hehe yeah take this with a grain of salt.

@patriciab.9689 Жыл бұрын

Ok, I am going to try this! Thank you!!

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

You'll do great!

@allanweir5972 4 ай бұрын

Great job specially, with the snow on the ground. That’s what I needed. My steps are all falling apart and it’s all mostly sand and behind a brick I suppose I could try and do it myself or I’m handicap but I’ll try. I love the way you did it and I just got a find a board, broken brick and pale trawl and get my daughter to pick up some quick drinks, and maybe I can get it done quick I’ll let

@YouCanDIYHome 4 ай бұрын

It’s not a forever fix but it will certainly get you through winter!

@Arriscraft Жыл бұрын

well done young lady!

@AndrewLumsden 9 ай бұрын

👌👍 But wrap the wood form with clingfilm, or a wide parcel tape, sellotape. The mortar will then not adhere to the wood and should come away cleanly when you remove it.

@inkstain7193 3 ай бұрын

You oil it.

@Harley-ir4er 11 ай бұрын

Great Job emily. I am a former Carpenter. I would have drilled holes and placed a couple of steel dowels to strengthen the patched area due to the traffic on that part of the step, Also, to avoid the concrete sticking to the wood. you could use plywood, specifically for shuttering and brush the plywood with a specific oil to prevent the concrete sticking to the plywood. Your builders yard would help you the type of plywood and oil to use. This way you can leave the concrete to cure completely.

@YouCanDIYHome 11 ай бұрын

Hey Harley - this is a specific quick set up structural mortar mix, not a normal concrete product. I did one yesterday in August and it set WAY fast. I wouldn't recommend leaving the form because you get a weird texture and you want to pull the form to smooth the face before it dries with this product.

@upalimadana9057 8 ай бұрын

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@s.goddard7356 Ай бұрын

Looking to make my own repair I came across this, well done. My repair isn't as extensive but very helpful for this DYI'er

@YouCanDIYHome Ай бұрын

Good luck on your repair!

@antonionotarbartolo7033 9 ай бұрын

Great Job. I have a rental that I want to apply this stuff to. I really appreciate the video.

@YouCanDIYHome 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@joecod1532 9 ай бұрын

Thanks I'm following your tutorial to do my steps!! Wish me luck.

@YouCanDIYHome 9 ай бұрын

Good luck with your project! You got this!

@johnsmith-sw7ii 2 ай бұрын

Great job!! AND now I have a tip for you....Take some Portland cement and mix it with water to make like a paint solution and paint the whole stairway with it. The resukt will be that the color of the whole stairway will match and look like you poured a whole new stairway. Try it!!

@valeriemiller7747 2 ай бұрын

Hey John.. did you add paint to this for a color?? I want them to be burgundy..

@johnsmith-sw7ii 2 ай бұрын

@@valeriemiller7747 Well...If you are going to paint them there is no need to use the Portland. The Portland method is to give you an even natural concrete look.

@NosyHausfrau Ай бұрын

Thank you! What kind of paint brush/roller would you recommend? Does it matter?

@johnsmith-sw7ii Ай бұрын

@@NosyHausfrau I would imagine that what ever concrete paint you select will have that in the instructions

@sewalkerdesign Жыл бұрын

Great video! Your tips were so helpful.

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

@frosty9139 9 ай бұрын

Fixing my concrete steps. This was helpful.

@YouCanDIYHome 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment :)

@steveo692 Жыл бұрын

Working on my bilco exterior foundation as we speak. Just set-up the forms and getting ready to go to HD and get the cement. Thanks for the tips as this is my first attempt. Wish me luck

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

You'll do great! Good luck!

@NotSure416 8 ай бұрын

Fix it and flip it. Love your videos!

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Cullen_O Жыл бұрын

You just earned yourself a subscriber my dear:) I’m going for it with my step coming up from the shop to the house,,, very nice job btw, you are awesome

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

You got this! and thanks for subscribing!!

@TimberTaipei 9 ай бұрын

I wasn't even googling this and it shows up on my feed. Google get out of my head. Also, nice work Emily! Nice info. Hopefully my wife won't bother me about the crumbling steps anymore after I get this done.

@YouCanDIYHome 9 ай бұрын

I swear our phones are listening to our conversations! Good luck on your project!!

@andrewdille9796 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for video. Very Helpful.

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

@avishnevsky7394 8 ай бұрын

Hi! Good job! Few tips: 1) It makes sense to add armature to enforce concrete and ensure that edge can take heavy load. Just drill two holes close to left and right ends, put two pieces of armature, bend them to meet each other in the center and connect this two ends using steel wire. Ensure that armature is protected from corrosion. 2) Frost will eventually ruin the concrete, first one to go would be the new layer. Protect your concrete from water, it will prolong it's life. There are special chemicals that will make concrete water resistant. Alternative is to use paint

@embracethesuck1041 8 ай бұрын

Paint can also make it very slippery, so use with caution.

@awareness4 8 ай бұрын

@@embracethesuck1041 that's why concrete stain is available

@user-re2fs4nb8i 2 ай бұрын

i love your style

@EriBarr Жыл бұрын

I’m sitting in my garage watching this and when you pulled out the red bucket I was like ‘HEY!’.. I have one exactly like that sitting infront if me! Lol make that two! They do come in handy!

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

I think somehow I ended up with this from my mom. The flexibility is really handy!

@mirnaeads 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Great video and suggestions

@YouCanDIYHome 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting :)

@charlessalisbury4237 Жыл бұрын

yes full size van loved it

@Crisroc33 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your help! I feel less apprehensive 🙌🥰

@YouCanDIYHome Ай бұрын

You got this! Just keep in mind now that it’s summer, this product sets up way faster in the heat.

@kevinthayer945 11 ай бұрын

Great tutorial video! Thank you. The music break-ins are much louder though, so I had to keep turning it down during the music stuff, just so you know.

@YouCanDIYHome 11 ай бұрын

I learned how to fix the sound thing and have on newer videos :) learning a little bit more of the tech side with each one I edit.

@user-vj3wd3ge4l 8 ай бұрын

Great job

@cypsi1000 7 ай бұрын

Gut erklärt und gut ausgeführt :-) .... Vielen Dank

@Repeals Жыл бұрын

I got a quote to do my front step, and it was outrageously exspensive. I have decided to do it myself, and this video helped me a ton, I feel confident that I can get the job done after watching this, thank you very much. All the tools and concrete here in canada will only set me back about 120$.

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that! Good luck with your project!!

@chriB265 Жыл бұрын

I just got a quote for $2500 to fix about 5 steps. I like this guy. He is a good contractor, but I am struggling yo justify that price. He said the material will cost him 1000, so 15000 gor his labor.

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

@@chriB265 Is he just repairing or replacing? For a replacement that sounds reasonable but seems high for a patch.

@chriB265 Жыл бұрын

@emilyalopez he is repair. He said skimcoat. No demo, no removal.

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

@@chriB265 Try it yourself!

@Alan8889991 Жыл бұрын

Bravo lady..

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

Thanks! and thanks for commenting!

@jamesbond9982 3 ай бұрын

Great work very informative

@YouCanDIYHome 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! And for commenting! Appreciate you :)

@jjoker795 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video, Much Appreciated

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, thank you for commenting!

@MiguelLopez-ow2pc 3 ай бұрын

You are a doll. And Good job!

@stevecoulter2468 3 ай бұрын

Great Job, Great tips n pointers. :) ill be doing something with mortar mix then, and see how it works. My particular steps have a nice textured 1/4 or 3/8 terra cotta tile on top and sides of the poured concrete walk up which now have several of them coming off as the crumbling is happening. We have the loose tiles but i do need a stable walkway with out spending too much. So may just seal up as you have done. Realtors can offer suggestions later. I'll be needing to re-anchor the railings to deep fresh Mix so i better pay attention to that. Still great Job. :)

@MrGrimco 9 ай бұрын

Couple tips, take a quart of motor oil or even some burnt motor oil and an old paint brush just brush some on one side of your form keeps concrete from sticking. When removing your form slide it up and down rather than pulling directly toward you, that also helps keep the concrete in place. Nice job anyway ;)

@OhHellMichelle 8 ай бұрын

That’s why she had Pam cooking spray at the bottom of the steps. Works

@Private-GtngxNMBKvYzXyPq 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment :)

@danielgyllback2706 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, really simple explanation. Also lol'd hard at the shimmy thing at 9:40, man was that unexpected.

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I just couldn't get my words!

@richiecaelwarts1911 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much on you 3 prong stove video I thought I was screwed lol it work well thank you for the info hun .

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you!

@augustusfoster3688 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thanks

@YouCanDIYHome 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment :)

@juanitawatson596 Жыл бұрын

Great job!

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ThrasherGnar 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks, this is helpful 👍

@YouCanDIYHome 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@cowboyrickpennyfeather 4 ай бұрын

Well done. Thanks!

@YouCanDIYHome 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ncummins80 Жыл бұрын

Gave you a like for the Ol Dirty Bastard clip. LOL

@YouCanDIYHome Жыл бұрын

@ceedaddy 8 ай бұрын

For "parging" a new shape, design, repair or topcoat onto old and damaged masonry use S-type mortar mix. Clean and vacuum the repair area. Use a water spray bottle to mist the area to be fixed with water. Fill in the damaged area with S-type mortar mix. After filling in repairs use a damp sponge to blend and smooth the repair into surrounding concrete.

@rickip2813 3 ай бұрын

You, GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!❤

@YouCanDIYHome 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@dustinhay3313 3 ай бұрын

Great video!!!!! I've learned some stuff!!!!

@YouCanDIYHome 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!!

@fader2701 10 ай бұрын

Nice work..easy to follow

@YouCanDIYHome 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@robotorch 9 ай бұрын

KZfaq professional mason Mike Haduck would be proud, I think. He's a knowledgeable, old-school guy and you approach it a lot like he does!

@YouCanDIYHome 9 ай бұрын

I’ll have to check him out!

@brewted Жыл бұрын

Nice! Celebrate your completed project with a Lander Brewing beer! (I used to be the brewmaster)

@mykolasjagminas8597 8 ай бұрын

Good job Emily

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@pgm5693 8 ай бұрын

Great work

@YouCanDIYHome 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@unclelemme 2 ай бұрын

Hey great video! Very informative, good editing, funny and awesome confidence! Keep it up! Subscribed! 👍

@YouCanDIYHome 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing, I appreciate you!

@GaryTaber 17 күн бұрын

Be cheaper an easier to drive concrete nails than tapcons. I did some of mine and just did it in multiple layers and used double head 8s and some finish nails. Leaving them in last layer and then before continuing, wrapped wire around all the nails all directions. Mixed up little crete and worked great.