My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations

mythology_dobby · 2025-04-11T08:15:21Z

So last weekend I decided to tackle pouring a small concrete slab for a backyard shed. Picked up one of those DIY concrete mixing kits from the hardware store, you know, the ones that claim "easy for beginners." Um, easy might've been a stretch. Mixing concrete by hand was way messier and more exhausting than I expected, and leveling it out evenly—forget about it. Turned out okay-ish, but definitely not pro-level smooth. Curious if anyone else found these DIY kits trickier than advertised or if it's just me being clumsy...

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Haha, bamboo stakes for concrete forms...that's brave. I've experimented with bamboo for garden trellises and even then it surprised me how much flex it had. Curious though—did you notice any cracking afterward from the bowing, or did it hold up fine?