Do Your Own Home Concrete Work with an Easy-to-Use Cement Mixer

A cement mixer is an essential tool for doing any kind of concrete work around your home. This includes pouring concrete for driveways, walkways and patios, mortaring together bricks and blocks for walls, and repairing holes or cracks in existing masonry. Using a portable cement mixer is quite easy. You simply load the drum with the correct amount of water, cement, sand, and any other aggregates for your desired concrete then start the motor. Once mixed, just tilt the drum forward to pour the concrete mixture on to your forms or wheelbarrow. Electric cement mixers are well-suited to home use as there’s no exhaust fumes and they generally run quieter than gas-powered models. Be sure to measure the volume of concrete you’ll require; most small cement mixers can hold between three to six cubic feet of cement.

Mixing concrete for DIY projects can save you the cost of hiring a professional. However, if your need for concrete is only occasional you might also consider renting a cement mixer. You won’t have to wait for a scheduled appointment, and it will still be less expensive than hiring a contractor.