From: "42n8_1" <42n8-1 - at - comcast.net>
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house alt.home.repair
Subject: Re: Recommendation needed for DIY concrete project
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:07:47 -0400

i would try a small piece of concrete ,maybe a trash pad or something first. 
If you are satisfied that it looks ok then go ahead and read your do it 
yourself books (the local library usually has a few with good 
illustrations)and do your walk and pad but heres a little tip,it definately 
isn't as easy as it may look.
peace  '
Harry

"Steve"  wrote in message 
news:1177097441.918712.253850@y80g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> I'm looking to install a concrete walkway on the side of my house,
> about 40 feet by 3 feet, plus a slab to hold a hot tub.
>
> Due to the expense in hiring people to do cement work around here, I'd
> like to try to do it myself with a few other people. Can anyone
> recomment either a website or a book that I can refer to with a good
> set of instructions (I've only done minor cement repair work in the
> past)?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
>