Make Some Concrete Repairs Yourself

Remember to wear rubber gloves when working with concrete or any uncured cement-based materials.

Concrete is simply a mixture of cement and an aggregate (sand and/or gravel). Carlos andre Santos/Shutterstock

Dear James: Some of the concrete around my landscaping and patio is deteriorating and needs repairs before it gets worse. What are some general concrete repair tips?—Gretchen F.

Dear Gretchen: Making repairs to concrete is a relatively simple project. The most difficult part is carrying the heavy bags from your car to the work area. In this case, I recommend purchasing bags of premixed concrete instead of trying to mix your own. You just add water and carefully follow the instructions.