How to Pour Your Own Sidewalk (As Cheap as Possible)

Need to make a concrete sidewalk? This video will guide you through the process!

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[robevans]

Suggestions, costing only a small amount of additional $ and labor:
*** Cut the subgrade a little lower and incorporate 2-3 inches of crushed stone base
*** Include a few lengths of rebar or some steel reinforcing mesh at about 3/4 of the concrete depth
*** A slab this length would benefit from a contraction joint halfway along its length

[Dopemotive]

It works best to do the edges while the board is still on and it looks the best that way. The tool easily slides right in between the board in the concrete when it’s wet. Just something to think about for future projects.

[AzTurboMini]

Looks like you have a great father-in-law bud. 👍
I currently have a daughter at the134th Air refueling wing @ McGee Tyson AFB. Going on 13 years supporting airmen. Also a son that spent 3 in the army. A lot of that time in Afghanistan outside the base patrolling.
Mad respect to you sir. Thank you for your service and God bless. 🙏👍

[samuelhenry]

Your right but it doesn't matter you are getting jobs done I did concrete work years from 9year old to 67 of age. I love it and getting more different Ideas when I see UTube

[johnerichard]

Thank you for your service my daughter is currently serving in the army Germany nurse

[tracywinge]

Thank you for your service.

And especially thanks for your video. Been looking at a chunk of sidewalk I have to replace, and this will make it much easier!

[julietphillips]

Always a funny guy! I do like Mike's jeans shorts! New channel name...DIY MAN AND MIKE. Was not expecting so many bags of concrete. It turned out perfect!

[just_a_dad-rb]

After getting absurd quotes from local contractors for a new front walk, this is a spring project for me. when working with concrete, protect your skin.

[JohnCalebWarren]

Very well done! I've never seen Mike in shorts, until now... @ 4:23 ...."and by we, I mean Mike" 😂 Love it, keep up the great work guys 👍👍

[matthewmanzano]

It’s the Free Pilot training guys! Holy Moly! Once I heard your voice, I thought, “is that…?”
I have watched your pilot videos over and over! Thanks for all of your content.

[matthewvanselow]

I always enjoy watching DIY concrete projects. Your father-in-law did a nice job.

Thanks for sharing and empowering others. Most people simply do not understand what they are capable of doing.

[samthompson]

First of all; Thank you for your service. Stay safe and God Bless the USA. It's always a good project when you can supervise remotely. LOL You've got a great Father-In-Law.

[Americalandofthefree]

Stay safe over there brother & God speed.

[danielsaldana]

Enjoyed your video . . I need me some jean shorts too

[tomjensen]

Saw cut some joints now. Should have used some expansion material on ends. Looks nice though

[joshuaratcliff]

Thank you for your service and for the video it was very helpful 👍

[Tifford]

Thank you for signing your life on the dotted line!

[HealthSupercharger]

Only think to make it better for long term to minimize the cracking is to to make 1 inch deep fake crack lines every 1.2m or so. Because it will crack eventually and you want the cracks to happen in joint lines.

[TheDadCave]

😂 Those shorts! He must have been saving them for the end.

[ArkLord]

Didn't brush the surface of the slab to texture it a little so it's not slippery when wet.