DIY Concrete Without the Giant Concrete Truck

Concrete has a reputation.

It's heavy.

It's messy.

And when most people picture a concrete project, they imagine a huge truck arriving at the house while everyone suddenly realizes they have approximately 37 minutes to get everything done.

But smaller concrete projects don't always require the same setup as a major construction job.

Dixon Landscape Materials offers a DIY concrete option using portable, towable mixers that hold one yard of concrete. The mixer continues mixing during transportation, allowing the concrete to remain mixed while being taken to the project site.

For the right small project, that's an interesting alternative to mixing bags of concrete by hand.

The process begins at Dixon Landscape Materials, where the ingredients—including concrete gravel, cement and water—are loaded into the mixer trailer while it is running. The trailer can then be towed to the project location.

Why might that appeal to a DIY homeowner?

Because mixing concrete yourself can turn into a surprisingly physical project.

One bag becomes several bags.

Several bags become many bags.

Then you're lifting, pouring, mixing and repeating.

By the time the project is finished, you may have developed a brand-new appreciation for professional contractors.

A towable mixer can make the process more convenient for certain smaller jobs, while also providing a way to transport the concrete to the site.

Of course, "DIY" doesn't mean "no planning required."

Concrete projects still require preparation. The site needs to be ready, forms need to be properly prepared, and you'll want to understand the timing and labor involved before you begin.

Weather matters, too.

And perhaps the most important DIY rule of all: know the limits of your project.

A small walkway, pad or similar project may be manageable for an experienced homeowner. A major structural project is another matter entirely and may call for professional expertise.

Dixon Landscape Materials serves DIY homeowners as well as professional contractors, so homeowners can stop by and explore options before getting started.

The next time you look at a concrete project and think, "There's got to be an easier way," there just might be.

Just remember to plan first.

Concrete is very good at becoming permanent.

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