How to Mix Concrete / Cement in a Trash Can, 2 Minutes Without Drill, Wheelbarrow or Mixer. DIY Hack

For those of use that don't access to a Cement mixer, this is an excellent way to mix concrete. All you need is a round trash can. Fill it with concrete and water, then tilt it and rotate it like a powered cement mixer. It's less tiring, and at least twice as fast as mixing with a wheel barrel and hoe. Plastic bag mixing has issues with inconsistent mixing, and the bag ripping.
This idea came to me when I needed to set some fence posts. We didn't have any containers to mix it in other then a trash can with garbage in it. We removed the garbage and started mixing. We discovered how well it mixed when tumbled on its side.
I used this technique to mix 90 bags of cement by myself. (I'll explain why I didn't have the cement truck deliver ready mix) It was definitely tiring, but using a hoe and wheel barrel would have taken at least twice as long.
I'm not an expert, just a guy that likes DIY, and want to contribute back to the DIY community by showing others how I got things done. Thanks!

[sleepingbearffg]

Thanks for the trigger at end. Miss my daughters everyday 19 years now.. still cry..

[smoothmove]

Now this is a Smart Dude, I've been searching for alternatives to the concrete mixing bag and this by far seems like a better method. Kudos to you Bright Man.

[peterbamford]

great idea Tani- thankyou !! a week ago I used thsi method to make 6 deep footings/piers (350x350x450mm) in a small yard. Your 'bin' mixer was a perfect technique/size/method as I have lots of steps /narrow stairwell to get to the yard. One bag at a time is best and it worked really as seen in your video (approx.15 mins = to open/carry the single concrete bag, mix it in the 'tub mixer' and pour it in the footing hole) .I would add these tips (based on my '25bags mixed' to make the piers/footings) ... 1) the user must work quickly once the 2nd half of water is added so that the 'water slush' pushes the mix well, 2) A small Garden fork & small Garden plastic spade is good for breaking dry spots/ the occasional clog and cleaning out the mix that wants to stay in the 'bin' ... & then a nice beer afterwards ! Thanks Tani

[reyzor]

work smarter, saved money, saved time, workout at the same time, and still have use for an outdoor can after your done. thanks for the idea.

[DrunknOdin]

Love his footwear .DIYer finest footwear. When you only have 20min to spare to knock out part of your project slip these on, put in some work and you'll be on your way to your kids soccer without having to waste time. Thanks for the tip!

[mikah]

Great job! After 90 bags I bet you slept well that night.

[ljprep]

I like it! It looks even easier than mixing in one of the black flat tubs made for concrete.

[angelanorman]

I’m going to try this today. I was looking for your finished project video. Thanks

[thegreenarrow]

Fantastic!! Such an easy hack!! Thanks for this !!

[jeremyferg]

Thanks for sharing this cool technique. I'll be trying it in the next few days.

[mathusvaiaoga]

Nice work bruh. Simple concept and it works.

[bettyescookingchannel]

Thanks for sharing your tip for mixing concrete.

[smallnuts]

I was told to put in a shovel or 2 of Portland cement to a quikrete bag. I guess it helps with the smoothing process since, bag concrete has a lot of rocks. Have you tried this?

[adamsdiyuniverse-savemoney]

Nice video. I just liked and subscribed. I just made a video about making a slab by mixing concrete in a plastic bag. I wanted to see other ideas as I split the job into two halves. Thanks for this and good luck with the channel!

[IVespidI]

Good idea. I'll try this today. Thanks!

[Tezz.]

Thank you for your video! Ill definitely try this!

[courtneychase]

What size is the can & bag of concrete? Do you need that much empty space for it to mix well, or would a smaller can work? (Looks like you’re only using about half the can?)

[stephenmichael]

Great idea. I'm gonna try this today.

[E-Kat]

When you finished, you need to wash this dustbin. So, what do you do with the water and bits of cement?
We can't put it down the drain, so what do we do with it?

[unknownhandyman]

I just used this method mixing 40 80lb bags of sackcrete and just 6 hrs later I got a 8x16 pad ...