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Home Repair Tutor Blogger Pittsburgh, PA on Oct 06, 2012
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Repairing Cracks in Concrete: 7 Minutes is All You Need

Doing fall preventive maintenance should include taking care of all the small or large cracks in your concrete driveway, steps, or walkways.

I recently did a small project that as you'll discover is pretty darn easy and can stop cracks from turning into bigger headaches.

If you have small horizontal cracks you can use concrete filler to seal them tight. Larger cracks should use polyfoam tubing as a filler then concrete filler on top-kinda like adding ketchup to a hot dog :).

Click on this link because I think you'll benefit from the tips as well as my headless home repair tutor video (hey, it's tough producing these short movies by yourself and plus, we're getting close to Halloween anyway) http://www.homerepairtutor.com/repairing-cra...

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  • Becky Blair, NE
    Oh gosh we should do this, but there's just so much on our list and so much I need help with that I'm afraid to tell my hubby. I'm sure it's a very good idea to take care of the cracks before winter, but I'm not sure I want to! 8^{ Jeff you're killing me. If you have a way to make my pain go away I'll do this myself during the week.
    on Oct 06, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
    This has been on my NAG LIST all summer! If I do not get it done this week, I will get out and do it myself...then no one in the household will be happy! Things like this are so much more important than "fluff projects"! A driveway will cost thousands! And if not repaired, sink holes set in! DUH! This should not be so hard to figure out! Just get 'er done!
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA
    Becky and Jeanette, you can both do this project yourself. Of course it depends on your driveway or walkway's cracks. But if they are small (1/8 inch to 1/4 inch) you could simply add the crack filler and be done. It's super easy and what's the worst that could happen? Not much, the filler doesn't ruin the concrete.

    I know where you're coming from, too. My driveway cracks were previously sealed I haven't ...»

    found the time to fix the ones that need it. But today seems like a good day :)

    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Becky Blair, NE
    Okay, you've convinced me. I'll tell my hubby today when I pick him up after his 20 mile run. We were going to stop at L's on the way home anyway to get a specialty nut and bolt for the toddler bed our great nephew will need when his family is her this weekend. I need a little sunshine anyway right? Vitamin D is good.

    Loved the video by the way. Pain and brain power do not mix so the visual really helps. Thanks ...»

    for taking the time to share this Jeff. I really do appreciate it. I'm going to head out once it gets warmer to assess how much filler and caulk we'll need to purchase.

    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Leida R Tampa, FL
    GREAT INFO!!! Question: can this also be used on the cracks/spaces in between stepping stones??? The reason I ask is because I have an issue with those spaces and grass and what have you growing in them.
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Leida R Tampa, FL
    Jeanette S I like your NAG LIST terminology for the Things To Do List. I definitely will be stealing this one. : )
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Woodbridge Environmental ... Colonia, NJ
    Leida, no to answer your question in a nut shell. Stepping stones move as they are simply placed upon the ground.

    If your trying to stop the development of the vegetation between the stones you simply use a vegetation killing spray on a very dry day. The other way is to remove these stones and completely replace the material that is used to support the stones. This normally would be new gravel or quarry ...»

    dust and sand. This can be quite a large chore, but can be done by most DIY persons.

    Most stepping stones are simply dug and set in between the grass which allows the soil between them to grow. This keeps them from shifting.

    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Leida R Tampa, FL
    Woodbridge Environmental, thank you so much for your thorough information. I surely appreciate it!!!
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
    Leida, hope your work list gets done and you do not have to use this terminology! Ha!
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Leida R Tampa, FL
    Jeanette S The list my husband hates to see even though he is not the one doing the work??? HAHAHA!!! Thanks, but that list always gets stuff put on it. It gets close to being all finished, and up it goes again. MY NAG LIST (as I learned from you) Hehehe!!!
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA
    Thanks Woodbridge for answering Leida's question :)
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 2
  • Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA
    I seem to create my own Nag Lists, haha. I know what you mean Leida by having the list almost complete then up comes another project. But that's life.
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Leida R Tampa, FL
    Home Repair Tutor, I think I also kind of create my own NAG LIST. Hehehe!!! That's probably the reason my husband really doesn't ever want to see it.
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • MaryAnn D Ocala, FL
    I really need this info thanks..
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Michael Gilpin
    Leida you can use a sand mason mix and put between and around ur stepping stones
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Leida R Tampa, FL
    Michael Gilpin THANKS. Is that also going to prevent the weed from growing in between them?
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Dawn Pry
    I used this exact product last year between my house and the sidewalk and the space where my sidewalk joins my driveway.and it dried out and cracked...will not use it again. Weeds and little trees grow right thru it.
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Leida R Tampa, FL
    Dawn Pry, which stuff did you used?
    on Oct 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Woodbridge Environmental ... Colonia, NJ
    There is no product that will last other then week killer. The mason mix that Michael used is designed to be used between stone that is cemented into a base or applied over a sand/gravel base that does not move. With walk way paver stones, or flag stones unless they are set into a cement or sand/stone base anything you use between them will crack and break up.

    On paver stones, the thick ones you see all the time on most patios, they use a special cement ...»

    mix that comes out like a sand and hardens into place, but allows moisture to travel through it.

    Leida, what is your walkway set upon? soil, gravel, sand? Are the walkway stones about one inch thick, or several inches. Can you provide a photo?

    on Oct 08, 2012 · Like 1
  • Leida R Tampa, FL
    Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com Thank you so much in trying to help me with that. At the present time I'm not able to post any pictures on HT, but they (HT) are helping me in solving that issue. This has been the 2nd time I am not able to post pics. It may not be an HT issue, but they are trying to help me on that anyway, As soon as I'm able to post pics again, I will make sure I post one for you in order to show ...»
    you what exactly I'm talking about as far as my stepping stones is concern. Thanks again!!!

    on Oct 08, 2012 · Like 1
  • Michael Gilpin
    you might have to add a little weed killer everyonce in a while but it does keep most out
    on Oct 08, 2012 · Like 1
  • Evelyn McMullen Montgomery, AL
    Have broken corner of drive, I'm going to have to have someone dig up the corner & raise it up as it's sinking. And nutgrass has found it's home, aargh
    2 days ago · Like 0

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