QUIKRETE (Concrete Mix Review etc.) Mike Haduck

I did a review on Quikrete concrete mix, I show how I approach it, what i use it for, how i used it, and give my opinion. All my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help.
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[@jdbancroft]

As soon as I saw the “Dad” shoes I knew it was going to be educational and informative.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@busibee976]

No one wants to point my Philly home wall. Watching your video has helped so much that my 70 yr old body can handle a 7' - 8' wall patch. Thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Busi, I have a whole playlist on repointing stone work, and another on repointing brick, and others on foundation repair, where I show what type of cement I use, I hope they help, thanks Mike

[@MjkillerXD]

“Not gonna make a big deal out of it” it’s such good advice while doing construction. We overcomplicate things in our head.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Adriab. Mike

[@marktwain368]

That was what we needed, Mike. A quick and dirty lesson on how to make a small batch of concrete, either the old school way or the instant mix way. Many of us homeowners just need a cubic yard or less to do some patching, so thanks a lot for putting this together!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, Mike

[@ed-gw3ov]

Mike I love a hard working guy like you that is willing to share their experiences!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ed, Mike

[@lannyeq]

Thanks Mike. You help us lay-people feel better about starting projects and remove some fear about messing up.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks lannyeg,,, Mike

[@rickbria8420]

Thank you Mike, you brought me back to the days, about 50 years ago, when I would help my father mix concrete the old-fashioned way for our house. Your video presentation shows that you are a natural teacher.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@randyrandy8889]

Out of all the concrete videos I have seen, this one is the best! Thank you Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Randy, Mike

[@susanmclark9464]

Hi Mike, every video I’ve watched on your channel has been so kindly instructional and encouraging. Thank you! Because of your instruction, I’ve just completed my first block and stone walls on a fort my husband and step son and I are building as a family project. It’s imperfect but, I’ve learned, “it ain’t no big deal” and I’m ever so grateful for you. Much appreciated!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Susan, I appreciate it, Mike

[@elifire4147]

@@MikeHaduck Why TF do they no longer sell regular old Portland Cement???

[@ricosuave7594]

Your wet mix concrete skills are great but your dry cubby concrete skills suck. That's NOT how to do dry concrete. Lol UNBELIEVABLE! I couldn't stop laughing uncontrollably when you poured the dry concrete into the form and then went directly to finishing it! Lmfao!!!
How on God's green earth can you finish dry concrete??? You can't, it's impossible....
Remove saint dryconcrete the name and it into the form. Drive in water, mixing it in the form....and then finishing it!!! I guarantee you if you try it my way your results will be much better!
Using the dry method isn't for everywhere but that's many applications it works great and will save you tons of time in the process, Without sacrificing it's strength. Obviously strength is first and foremost and finish is secondary however it's certainly possible to have a nice to finish with a Dry Pour although more often then not there's a good chance a fine finish will take slightly longer to accomplish with the "Dry Method ".
Please try throwing into your form dry and then add water and mix it best you can with a shovel and THEN KNOCK YOUR STONES DOWN AND FINISH IT OUT. YOU'LL BE MUCH HAPPIER WITH THE RESULTS, I PROMISE 100%!!!
PS. This Dry method is mainly for smaller home projects and it'll last just as long. However, I definitely wouldn't recommend this for commercial uses ESPECIALLY ANY STRUCTURAL USE LIKE FOUNDATIONS OR anything else that's going to have a tremendous load on it. I hope this helped. Have a great day! I do appreciate your effort, you have many good videos and good advice in almost everything I've seen (other than this video) so please keep up the good work. Much appreciated!
God Bless

[@markm8995]

Thanks Mike, I showed my daughters your video and they are now getting into their concrete/repair projects…..Please keep your videos coming……Thank You!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, Mike

[@firstnationsindian8062]

Huge wealth of information.
Thanks Mike for taking the time.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@speedracer2336]

Great video, thanks to Honest Mike I was able to patch and resurface my driveway. Looks great and I saved $10,000!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks James, Mike

[@-FILTHYBEAST-]

Your videos are friggin awesome. Your knowledge and presentation & attention to detail is incredible. I'll be watching all your videos. Thanks, David

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, Mike

[@brevinainslie6357]

Hey Mike! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I’m a 3rd year union pipefitter apprentice, as well as a first time homeowner…so I’m learning residential plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and now masonry via UA-cam. Keep up the great content. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brevin,, Mike

[@magaan4717]

You’ve been UA-cam certified

[@markanthony3275]

I have a lot of respect for Mike because you can tell he really cares enough about what he does to explain it to everyone...so that we find out there's some things you need to understand that only come with experience , like he has. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@magaan4717]

Yes he surely conveyed the message

[@lourod9452]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Mike, God bless you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lou, God bless also, Mike

[@T.E.P.]

One of the many amazing things about your channel is you review all your points in many vids. Hope this week is going to be sunny and delightful and you make some more songs. Thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, Mike

[@JuNe_617]

Thanks for the lesson. Much appreciated and stay blessed!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks JuNe,,Mike

[@fernwood]

I think this is one of my favorite videos on UA-cam. Thanks for all the valuable information.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Fernwood, Mike

[@waledaliful]

Thank you Mr. Mike for making things easy and understandable

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@patrickchen623]

Thank you for passing on your knowledge. We will continue to pass it on. Keep it coming.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Patrick, Mike

[@vincentlivoti4184]

Nice review Mike. You always break things down nice and simple. 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Vincent, Mike

[@DeusVolo]

Mike, thank you for this video. Im looking to make a cement base for a secondary well on my property and this will help. Ill make a small form like this to practice first.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sanctus, I am sure you will do fine, thanks Mike

[@richielittlewood867]

Mike - This is one of the best tutorials I have watched on U Tube yet . Your knowledge in prep work and concrete selections are barr nun impressive ! 👏off to you sir Mason 🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richie, Mike,

[@josemota8667]

Hey Mike great job, this instruction video is great. I have never done cement, but now I feel confident that I will be able to work with any construction project and be successful at it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jose, Mike

[@GG-ed7rk]

Your videos are more informative than any of the others I've seen. I love knowing the comparison of how concrete was used years ago vs the new gimmick products! Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@annewines2892]

Your videos Mike are fantastic! Thank you for your university of life hands on knowledge its priceless information that is so very appreciated!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anne, Mike

[@joseantoniomenendezdomingu1162]

GREAT UPDATE MIKE , THANK YOU SO MUCH 👍🇲🇽

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jose, Mike

[@jcalle2]

This is the third video i've watched on the topic (beginner about to start a project), and this is the best video. A lot of real examples of working the material and good tips. Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jaaca, Mike

[@user-gc4bl7rr8v]

Mike, I always enjoy and learn from your videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Charlie, Mike

[@Puddinpouch]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Mike. About to embark on a small paver job and now I’m ready and confident. Salute, sir!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Puddin,, Mike

[@erlindacoligado8700]

Thank you very much for all the information. I am a senior and this will be my first time to try this. The areas near the front door and window, the sand looks awful and getting crumbly (if that's the word). You make it look easy.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@opcode114]

Being a sort of hobbyist geologist and becoming smitten with lime and Portland after laying block with masons for two summers in high school, I really look forward to your videos every spring and summer. Thanks for all of the videos Mike, much appreciated over here in NJ.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Op,, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@johnc1280]

Will an unused bag of sealed quikcrete left in my garage during winter freeze?

[@clintprice2123]

Mike, your easygoing ways absolutely makes someone who may be unsure of themselves confident enough to try it and I believe they will be successful. As someone famous once said NO BIG DEAL, haha
Keep the videos coming and thankfully warm weather is almost here.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Clint, I appreciate it, Mike

[@andyscorner101]

Jeez, a common sense approach on how to mix and work with concrete. Who would have guessed? Extremely good video sir. Thank you for sharing your expertise and techniques with us. The first time I worked with concrete I found I had made soup, not concrete. Fortunately I had a second bag and that saved the day. One thing I found when working with concrete was that I did not have to go to the gym any longer, resulting in mucho dinero being saved. Thanks again.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@migvinu8620]

Learn something new every video.. no big deal Mike! Thank you .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mig, Mike

[@pameliafranco4789]

Thank you! I'm learning so.muchfrom watching your videos. I'm hoping to get up enough confidence to repair my porch! Before the roof falls down!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Pam, Mike

[@richc79]

Great video. I like your videos because not everyone is pouring 10 yards of concrete. Some of us are just trying to do repairs around the house. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rich, Mike

[@tishalianaborquez4931]

BEST video with excellent instructions for a beginner like me! Thank you Mike, from San Diego California

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tisha, Mike

[@pd9717]

One of the best videos I saw on this topic

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks PD, Mike

[@davespargo5944]

I just stumbled across this video. Nice to see some history added. I've been thru a pallet and a half of that blue line/high strength mix in the last year on a patio project that I have going on. I'm in love with it (the mix). That nice white it has once it is fully dry really has a nice "added touch" on the overall look.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, Mike

[@Brian-Burke]

Thanks for the tutorial Mike. I really enjoyed it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@briansullivan1927]

im still a ''rookie'' dealing with cement mixes, and doing repairs...i enjoy watching your videos and learning to be more comfortable. thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@Gustavo74528]

Thank you for the great explanation and all the tips to make the job easier.
I will be doing this in my house in Miami, and I needed a review from an experienced person like you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@drewd7824]

I’ve been studying concrete for 2 years and have some big 30-50 yard pours and never learned what exactly is in the bag mix , thanks. Now I can easily do small jobs and posts, etc . Great explanation and example!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Drew, Mike

[@jasonmacneil2256]

WOW Mike! You are really good at this! Thanks for the video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jason, Mike

[@forbiddenquest1972]

You are stuff common senses is made of... Thank for helping from the heart

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@ignore-a-moose9860]

Thanks for the video mike. You are nice to listen to.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@darlenejackson3229]

I was surprised to find that I love mixing cement! trying to level my floors! Your presentation encourages me to get it done! thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Darlene, Mike

[@Marcoosianism]

Excellent overview. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Marco,, Mike

[@stanleykeith6969]

Great Video Mike, Thanks for Sharing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Stanley, Mike

[@kucelkj]

Wow, great lesson and so practical! Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks kuce, Mike

[@rodross540]

Thanks for sharing and teaching the knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rod, Mike

[@takeiteasybro782]

Great video, Mike! Really appreciate all the details and look forward to doing my first sidewalk this spring/summer.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ,Mike

[@str84ward89]

You are an excellent teacher! Thanks for the video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@trep53]

This makes me want to do some concrete work! Nice explanation Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks trep, Mike

[@porkchop3094]

Thanks Mike, I never thought about laying concrete under pavers. Graet idea.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@AuntHambone]

Such a great comprehensive video! Thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@aarongarcia1101]

I have used this product for many many years, i have used it with additional cement or admixtures and used it for grout plugs, and also to make repairs both flatwork and vertical. It has always surpassed its claim as a name, its a very good and consistent product.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Aaron, Mike

[@jaime33912]

Thanks Mike! I learned so much by watching your video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jamie, Mike

[@mgtevolution]

Outstanding presentation. Thank you so much.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jamie, Mike

[@rickymon1000]

I learned a lot here. Thanks Mike really appreciate the lesson.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rafael, Mike

[@marydinaebarbera5120]

TY Mike, I enjoy your videos they are explained clearly and easy to follow, Ty

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mary, Mike

[@noneya3504]

Thanks for the video. You taught me a lot about using this product.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@jcskins9202]

Thanks appreciate all your tips

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks JC, Mike

[@JeremySharpSMSG]

Love your explanations Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , Mike

[@dienekes4364]

Thanks for the info, Mike. This is really informative.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dienekes, Mike

[@DaveyBlue32]

I love ya Mike!!! You are my masonry well concrete hero anyway… I love to build the West Mountain Pa multi colored stone… veneered over a poured curved wall and then cap it with a nice layer of Blue stone or even the flagstone dyed concrete 12x24’s… so it gives it the appearance of boulders with the nice seat… it’s got to be at least a foot thick to get the right visual…. A block wall with a pearge coating then the West Mountain stone then a flagstone cap with little bumps every 12’ with a nice copper or brass lamp on top!!! So you have a beautiful knee wall and lightning at night… now that’s just marvelous!!! I studied plants down at Longwood Gardens and I did a lot of ponds , fountains and waterfalls in my youth…. I just love stone!!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, good to hear that , Mike

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Just ordered your cup !. Really enjoy your knowledge!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ed, I appreciate it, I hope I helped in some way, thanks mike

[@x_and_e]

Fantastic explanation, thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@tomiossi8092]

You da concrete Man, Mike. Keep up the great videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, Mike

[@TrentongoldGold]

just what we needed instruction from a pro have 4 bags of quikcrete picked up ar Ace Hardware to fill driveway holes and cracks before winter feeling more confident now will watch again and more of your videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Trent, for concrete patches and repairs watch my " concrete patch and repair " Mike haduck, that should help, thanks Mike

[@LasseGreiner]

"Your area" is good as in Germany this is even more complicated as the variety of premixes is even higher. Still got a lot out of your kind advice and general approach and fixed a garage wall as well as built a mini retaining wall for our garden. We have ,,Blitzzement" (literally lightning concrete) which is curing in less than 10min which is so hard to handle for me that I only use it for filling cracks and holes. Thanks for your kind advice Mike, I highly appreciate your knowledge!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lasse, I appreciate hearing from Germany, Mike

[@yougoog1]

This is a great lesson for a beginner like me. Thank you Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks yougoog,,, Mike

[@skyking6333]

Thanks Mike! Great info.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@margofitzgerald5395]

Great video you explained everything so thoroughly. 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks margo,, Mike

[@rockystone7949]

THANK YOU...THANK YOU.....THANK YOU.....I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS.......VERY PROFESSIONAL AND INFORMATIVE........I AM A CARPENTER 55 YEARS EXPERIENCE

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocky, I appreciate hearing that from a professional, thanks Mike

[@brianbiggs3484]

You are a great instructor , following your methods the wife and me did our project & everything turned out great !!! 👍👍🇨🇦👍🇨🇦👍✌️👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@bg_dan]

Thank you for sharing your craft.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dan, Mike

[@adventure-cowboy]

Thx a lot, this has been super helpful when learning about What I should do

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks cowboy, Mike

[@jeffreylove8061]

Great video Mike. I also live in Pa so this was very helpful. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jeffrey, Mike

[@SolidworksUnlimited]

Mike, your awesome man always enjoy your videos 👍👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Solid Works, Mike

[@xpump876]

Great info and practical knowledge here - thx for posting!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ,Mike

[@JT-qc2nb]

Wow, make me want to practice now! I know what I'm doing this weekend. Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks JT, Mike

[@m.a.r.services5720]

Great teaching video. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mar,, Mike

[@eduardocastillo2355]

Excelente video! Muchas Gracias por tan clara y precisa informaciőn! Saludos desde Texas.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eduardo, Mike

[@Jerico2170]

Thank you.its my first time very good explained. Now for me it's more easy.

[@MikeHaduck]

Tha Jesus, Mike

[@allenh7835]

Thanks for sharing knowledge Pop. When a veteran of a trade talks, i'm all ears.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Allen, Mike

[@raymondwaton8872]

GOAT.. In the concrete business #1

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ray, Mike

[@sherVer13]

Thank u for this video mike…learned a lot as a beginner…planning to do small project at my backyard….

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sher, Mike

[@johnefde4797]

Hello Mike, here from holland. What a good video I like the way you explane everything. For me the way Bob Ross it does quiet and understandable.
Thanks and have a nice day.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, Mike

[@skiprope536]

Great stuff as always Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Skip Rope, Mike

[@k6user]

Thanks Mike, a great video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Mike.... Once again you share those things that are "Foundational," I truly believe every DIY person should hear your lessons multiple times, because they will get in a rush and forget something. But repetition will sink that information in like having "GO-Fors" on a site, eventually they lean the job too... God Bless Brother .... Ernie

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ernie, Mike

[@WestVirginiasBigred271]

I started pouring concrete in 1999 for a concrete company we would always use trucks to deliver the concrete to do sidewalks, driveways or whatever. I just recently decided to replace an older side walk so I would tear out around 10 foot at a time then I would use 80 pound bags just like you were using here. I noticed that the 80 pound ready mix had a little to much gravel when using an edger or cutting in the control joints with a hand jointer. So I got a couple bags of Portland cement and a few bags of sand and decided to add a shovel of Portland cement and two shovels of sand the mix two 80 pound bags of ready mix and it made the finish a lot easier to have a little extra grout to work with the edges were very smooth and cutting in the control joints were a lot easier and looked much better.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Andy, I hear you, and a little extra Portland never hurt, thanks Mike

[@Dan-wg5gq]

Really nice you do these vids for us d.y.s. ers. .I have to repair my chimney and i watched your vids. They are wonderful and give us the confedance to tackle these small but important jobs. The quickcreate should throw you a bit of sponsorship $$$.
Thanks very much. Its great to attend the school of hard knocks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dan,, I appreciate the kind words, mike

[@eruera52]

Love your videos, old skool fella, I'm a Kiwi, and we pride ourselves on our DIY culture. Trusting your advice on these videos is not a problem as the wisdom of your experience is easily recognized. On the other hand, trusting many if not most of the demo videos on UA-cam is difficult due to the clickbait factor - the do anything to make $$$ factor with UA-camrs. Keep em coming Mike, love your work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Armand,, Mike

[@matt65327]

Thank you for the advise sir.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matt, Mike

[@stlbrian33]

Thanks for the pointers 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@marisoldiaz6850]

Thank you very much. Me and my husband will do a project with your lessons. Thanks you again.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike