The best part - at 9:55 - "if you mess it up, anything can be fixed." It's what makes a fearless DIY-er fearless. Thank you!

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

People get so nervous to try. Everything is fixable! Now, some things cost more to to fix than others- but anything can be fixed :)

omg. i cant believe all the arm chair critics 😂 the perfect amount of talking and easy to follow instructions! im going to tackle my back step this weekend. thanks!

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment

Did not expect the ODB Insert 🤦🏿‍♂️🤣🤣 Extra Kool Points. Great Concrete work too!🏆

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! It just fit, it had to go in!

Please note she was doing this with it coldish out, if you use this product on a hot day you will have to work faster. It sets up very fast when hot out, however they have additives that make the product slower to set and also one to allow it to flow more easily. with those additives this can used with molds to make very strong garden orniments such as lions etc.

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

Yes! It was definitely still cold (note the snow in the background) We were at the minimum temperature recommended for use on this product.

@aaronfagerstrom34

9 ай бұрын

The overnight rwmp is what matters. ...and most patch products say to not use additives and to use a high speed mixer. The bonding agent on the surface is it. Metal(screws) would make it better too. ...eh, mortar is not it

@Mr_Zimm

8 ай бұрын

What gave it away that it was cold? Haha

Your video made me decide to have my daughter help me fix ours and to give her a lesson on masonry. Love to see girls in the trades. Thanks for the great video.

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Have fun on your project with your daughter!!

@R.Akerman-oz1tf

9 ай бұрын

Hi Em, nice to see the workings. Too bad the music was so quiet(actually I jumped due to the loudness). Either way thnx & say Hi to Mum.@@YouCanDIYHome

@CB-xr1eg

8 ай бұрын

If you give your daughter lessons on masonry based on this video you will regret it. This is a poor attempt and should be titled "How NOT To Fix Steps". You can see the poor work(wo)manship on the first 2 steps.

@R.Akerman-oz1tf

8 ай бұрын

Ditto 4 the other people's vids; I just plain like Her though.@@CB-xr1eg

Well done, you've got an endearing presence on the screen. I've never seen people remove forms while the concrete is wet, that's an interesting strategy.

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Keep in mind this is a quick set up product, if I did that with normal concrete we’d have a problem :)

For some reason I just like watching concrete work. 🤣. Thanks for sharing.

Where can I find a handy woman like you? I am getting tired of doing all the handy work by my self LOL. Great JOB!

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

You and me both! I wish I could find some help to do some of these projects!

Just a video I was looking for my steps look just like that and I just don’t have the money to have the report now but this I can do. Thank you so much great job.!

@YouCanDIYHome

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Buys you a little bit of time :)

LOVE how you are straight to the point and informative! There are Too many videos of people talking and talking and not getting to the important parts. I subscribed! Thank you!!! ❤

@YouCanDIYHome

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

This is great! Loved it! Perfect easy to follow instructions. Hahaha I love the humor too! The Ole Dirty Bastard song was on point! Too bad not many people watching would appreciate it. Your mom was funny too. Friggin moms! That being said, I’m a mom myself so that would be me. LOL. I bet she and Aunt Debbie are super proud of you! Great job! Thank you so much for sharing! Hugs, from a new fan. P.S. I have so much sh*t I need to fix so I’m gonna start watching more of your videos. I hope you have one on bathroom remodeling. Old house and everything is falling apart. I hope I can fix things myself before I fall apart! LOL

@YouCanDIYHome

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for commenting! Lots of bathroom stuff up and more coming. I'm wrapping up a house I'm renovating for my mom and then have an upcoming apartment that we gutted the bathroom on so there will be even more bathroom stuff :)

I have spalling areas on my patio. I will do all you suggestions. You did an awesome job explaining. You encouraged me to do the work myself. I'm 78 yrs old and I can do this. The quotes I received were way over the top. Keep up the good work! Yup, I am a subscriber as well. By the way, I have several of your red tub in different sizes and colors. They are great to use, not heavy. Smart mom!

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

You'll do great- you for sure can do it! the biggest thing to keep in mind now that its Summer is this product will set much quicker. When I did this video, it was the minimum temp you could apply in because it was still the end of Winter. So have everything ready to go before you start :)

BEST VIDEO on this topic by far! ❤ Thank you so much.

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I will be fixing my steps this weekend, now that I’ve watched your video! Thank you!

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!! Good luck!

You’ve given me hope that I can fix my steps by myself. Thanks!

@YouCanDIYHome

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!!

👌👍 But wrap the wood form with clingfilm, or a wide parcel tape, sellotape. The mortar will then not adhere to the wood and should come away cleanly when you remove it.

@inkstain7193

3 ай бұрын

You oil it.

A pleasure to watch from England trade bloke, builder roofer, what stood out to me was your enthusiasm and passion wich we do in trades,putting heart and soul in, face change work wich hives you pride,

Okay I was not expecting that ODB clip in there and almost spit out my coffee all over my monitors! LOL

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

Haha- It just fit perfectly into my stuttering

Great educational video. With a nice music edit to keep me on my toes. 10/10

@YouCanDIYHome

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

You could have probably put some blue masonry screws in there sticking out about an inch or so so that the concrete had something to grab around so it didn't crack all off at one time it helps a lot

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

Oh for sure- sort of to work as mini re-bar. I have actually had to several of these over the years and it hasn't been necessary. But it certainly would help your bond.

@mrmicro22

Жыл бұрын

She addressed that in the video.

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

@@frankrounding9905 I'm definitely not a pro on concrete! Ultimately, a re-pour would be the prettiest/best option. I just wanted to primarily not have someone wipe out and sue me, but also save some money til I have to ultimately re-do the whole thing down the road :)

@bsanchez3563

10 ай бұрын

​@@YouCanDIYHomethat is all true by far... plis concrete is although difficult sincen ot really able to be as easily repaired vs asphaltic conrete and is more costly if it is done properly it will last about 40 years for as far as driveway or road public used.. vs about 10 for asphaltic concrete for it is cheaoer but repairable etc fwiw.. so yeah definetly a trade off... thus I am alas also no pro at concrete heck I just quoted research but yeah that was even then from mere memory so hehe yeah take this with a grain of salt.

Wanted to say way to go on the big views on this video and thanks for sharing your knowledge! I watched your video along with about a dozen other step repair videos before repairing my own steps, and am also going to be posting a video doing this job. Keep up the good work. Love seeing women tackle projects like this on their own. Best of luck with your channel, Emily!

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! If you use this product, make sure to factor in the temperature difference. It was pretty cold when I did this. I did another step a week or so ago and it set up WAY faster :)

Very informative! I'll be repairing my front steps soon, and your vid gives me confidence. Minnesota winters are hard on concrete.

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! You got this!

Thanks for the informative video. I now feel better prepared to fix my concrete stairs.👍🏾

Gave you a like for the Ol Dirty Bastard clip. LOL

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

:)

GREAT JOB EMILY! That repair looks great!

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

This is so helpful. I feel like i can do this to mine and if i mess it up...everything can be fixed! Love it. Thank you!

@YouCanDIYHome

6 ай бұрын

You got it! The only thing to remember is if its warm, this product sets up quicker than it did here since this was in winter. Just remember that and you'll be good to go!

I’ll be trying this for our step repair! Thank you for the video 😊

@YouCanDIYHome

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Good luck on your project!

Nice job Emily. I love your positive, can do attitude!

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great job! Impressive. Excellent attitude, awesome approach, boom finish. Keep it up!

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I was looking for instructions from a DIYer. you explained it well and will be starting my landing repair tomorrow

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Good luck!!

You did an awesome job..I'm going to tackle mine this afternoon..Thank you!

@YouCanDIYHome

Ай бұрын

Hope your project went awesome!!

Hi Emily, I've seen old concrete steps in this shape before, but until seeing your video I had no idea how to fix them. Good video and explanation of tools, method and temperature conditions. Thanks, and I did subscribe.

@YouCanDIYHome

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing! Ultimately in the long-term, they’ll need replaced. But I have done this several times and had it hold up for many years!

Great Job Emily!!! Just what I was looking for to help me fix my steps without feeling afraid to get started!! I just subscribed and hit the like button 😊

@YouCanDIYHome

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Good JOB! yup the Minnesota winter this year destroyed my steps from ice etc. Yes they are very old steps. That on my list today since its in the upper 60'sF great time to do cement work

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

Hope it goes great!

Very good Emily, I found the video helpful and informative.

@YouCanDIYHome

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!!

Very well done you have covered the process well. Thank you from Canada

@YouCanDIYHome

21 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great Job emily. I am a former Carpenter. I would have drilled holes and placed a couple of steel dowels to strengthen the patched area due to the traffic on that part of the step, Also, to avoid the concrete sticking to the wood. you could use plywood, specifically for shuttering and brush the plywood with a specific oil to prevent the concrete sticking to the plywood. Your builders yard would help you the type of plywood and oil to use. This way you can leave the concrete to cure completely.

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

Hey Harley - this is a specific quick set up structural mortar mix, not a normal concrete product. I did one yesterday in August and it set WAY fast. I wouldn't recommend leaving the form because you get a weird texture and you want to pull the form to smooth the face before it dries with this product.

@upalimadana9057

7 ай бұрын

​@@YouCanDIYHome❤❤❤❤❤

Wow this came at the right time as I have a huge set of steps to repair. They are two flights high and poured freestanding on a large freestanding poured landing. The landing is 14 feet high and is in pretty good condition with just minimal repairs. The poured steps however are in dire need of repairs with lots of crumbling on the exterior edges below steel handrails. I’ve been dreading tackling them but this spring I’ve got to just do it. I think I will drill and tapcon the edges as they are on a commercial building in the back, so not a main entrance. Thank you for this video.

@YouCanDIYHome

9 ай бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Great video thank you for posting. You have me the push I needed to try this myself

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

You got this!!!

very good video! I like how you showed the difference between concrete and mortar. I now know about bonding adhesive for concrete.

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for commenting!

I love your can do attitude. It's obvious you were raised right. Good job on the stairs. I like the fact you mentioned the bonding agent. 👍

@YouCanDIYHome

2 ай бұрын

😀😀

Awesome. I need to do this to the vertical spot and I will try it out. Thanks

Thank you this video helps me on what to use to fix my concrete steps.

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!! Thank you for commenting :)

You made me feel like I could take on our stairs, mess up and be ok. Thank you! 💝

@YouCanDIYHome

2 ай бұрын

Yes! You can always make it work :)

Wow. Good decision to make this video. KZread suggested this on same day I was doing my own small resurface repair work. Now I subscribe to the channel, otherwise may have never known. Really nice work, beyond "diyer" concrete in the blood.

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! and thanks so much for subscribing, I appreciate you!

@john4075

10 ай бұрын

@@YouCanDIYHome Appreciate you too. Your channel looks like a nice change of pace of the usual stuff I follow...with a nice mix of interesting looking content.

Thank you so much!!!!! This has helped me tremendously and you did an amazing job 🤩

@YouCanDIYHome

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment! Happy to help!

Wow it’s so nice to see a movie star is a real person. I mean I know they’re real persons but this is incredible video. Thank you. I have to do my steps and I live by myself. There’s no one to help me. I don’t have extra money so thank you.

Great video! Your tips were so helpful.

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

:)

Ok, I am going to try this! Thank you!!

@YouCanDIYHome

11 ай бұрын

You'll do great!

Fixing my concrete steps. This was helpful.

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment :)

Awesome video! Thanks, this is helpful 👍

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching and commenting!

You just earned yourself a subscriber my dear:) I’m going for it with my step coming up from the shop to the house,,, very nice job btw, you are awesome

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

You got this! and thanks for subscribing!!

Hi! Good job! Few tips: 1) It makes sense to add armature to enforce concrete and ensure that edge can take heavy load. Just drill two holes close to left and right ends, put two pieces of armature, bend them to meet each other in the center and connect this two ends using steel wire. Ensure that armature is protected from corrosion. 2) Frost will eventually ruin the concrete, first one to go would be the new layer. Protect your concrete from water, it will prolong it's life. There are special chemicals that will make concrete water resistant. Alternative is to use paint

@embracethesuck1041

8 ай бұрын

Paint can also make it very slippery, so use with caution.

@awareness4

8 ай бұрын

​@@embracethesuck1041 that's why concrete stain is available

pro tip from a non-pro: Whenever Im adding new concrete to old concrete, I like to anchor it using tapcons into the existing but leave the head about 1.5" sticking out. For added strength, using rebar wire and tie the heads together. For even more strength, cut lengths of rebar and tie to the screw heads

well done young lady!

Couple tips, take a quart of motor oil or even some burnt motor oil and an old paint brush just brush some on one side of your form keeps concrete from sticking. When removing your form slide it up and down rather than pulling directly toward you, that also helps keep the concrete in place. Nice job anyway ;)

@OhHellMichelle

8 ай бұрын

That’s why she had Pam cooking spray at the bottom of the steps. Works

Thank you for the video. Exactly what I was looking for with regard to concrete stairs. My bottom stair tends to collect water. I just need to level it off and or slope it ever so slightly. Thank you again. Aloha from Hawaii...t

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! Good luck on your project!

Thanks for video. Very Helpful.

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

Thanks I'm following your tutorial to do my steps!! Wish me luck.

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Good luck with your project! You got this!

Fix it and flip it. Love your videos!

@YouCanDIYHome

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great Job. I have a rental that I want to apply this stuff to. I really appreciate the video.

@YouCanDIYHome

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thank you for this. I am about to do this to a concrete stoop at a house I bought in Cheyenne. Great video and very helpful

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Keep in mind there was still snow on the ground when I did this so it was quite cool. I didi another one of these a few days ago in summer and it set up MUCH faster :)

@user-lw4mu8gn9z

10 ай бұрын

Yes I did it Sunday and it worked out great. Very helpful video. Thank you@@YouCanDIYHome

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

@@user-lw4mu8gn9z Woohoo! Awesome!

Gut erklärt und gut ausgeführt :-) .... Vielen Dank

Great work very informative

@YouCanDIYHome

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! And for commenting! Appreciate you :)

Thank you. Great video and suggestions

@YouCanDIYHome

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting :)

Nice overalls and good job!

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Great job specially, with the snow on the ground. That’s what I needed. My steps are all falling apart and it’s all mostly sand and behind a brick I suppose I could try and do it myself or I’m handicap but I’ll try. I love the way you did it and I just got a find a board, broken brick and pale trawl and get my daughter to pick up some quick drinks, and maybe I can get it done quick I’ll let

@YouCanDIYHome

4 ай бұрын

It’s not a forever fix but it will certainly get you through winter!

Great tutorial video! Thank you. The music break-ins are much louder though, so I had to keep turning it down during the music stuff, just so you know.

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

I learned how to fix the sound thing and have on newer videos :) learning a little bit more of the tech side with each one I edit.

KZread professional mason Mike Haduck would be proud, I think. He's a knowledgeable, old-school guy and you approach it a lot like he does!

@YouCanDIYHome

9 ай бұрын

I’ll have to check him out!

Hey great video! Very informative, good editing, funny and awesome confidence! Keep it up! Subscribed! 👍

@YouCanDIYHome

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing, I appreciate you!

Thank you so much on you 3 prong stove video I thought I was screwed lol it work well thank you for the info hun .

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you!

i love your style

Thank you for the video, Much Appreciated

@YouCanDIYHome

7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, thank you for commenting!

Great video!!!!! I've learned some stuff!!!!

@YouCanDIYHome

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!!

Thank you for sharing!

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment :)

Very helpful, thanks

@YouCanDIYHome

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment :)

You are a doll. And Good job!

I’m sitting in my garage watching this and when you pulled out the red bucket I was like ‘HEY!’.. I have one exactly like that sitting infront if me! Lol make that two! They do come in handy!

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

I think somehow I ended up with this from my mom. The flexibility is really handy!

Working on my bilco exterior foundation as we speak. Just set-up the forms and getting ready to go to HD and get the cement. Thanks for the tips as this is my first attempt. Wish me luck

@YouCanDIYHome

11 ай бұрын

You'll do great! Good luck!

Thanks, really simple explanation. Also lol'd hard at the shimmy thing at 9:40, man was that unexpected.

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I just couldn't get my words!

Looking to make my own repair I came across this, well done. My repair isn't as extensive but very helpful for this DYI'er

@YouCanDIYHome

27 күн бұрын

Good luck on your repair!

Well done. Thanks!

@YouCanDIYHome

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Good job Emily

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Nice work..easy to follow

@YouCanDIYHome

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

yes full size van loved it

I got a quote to do my front step, and it was outrageously exspensive. I have decided to do it myself, and this video helped me a ton, I feel confident that I can get the job done after watching this, thank you very much. All the tools and concrete here in canada will only set me back about 120$.

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that! Good luck with your project!!

@chriB265

11 ай бұрын

I just got a quote for $2500 to fix about 5 steps. I like this guy. He is a good contractor, but I am struggling yo justify that price. He said the material will cost him 1000, so 15000 gor his labor.

@YouCanDIYHome

11 ай бұрын

@@chriB265 Is he just repairing or replacing? For a replacement that sounds reasonable but seems high for a patch.

@chriB265

11 ай бұрын

@emilyalopez he is repair. He said skimcoat. No demo, no removal.

@YouCanDIYHome

11 ай бұрын

@@chriB265 Try it yourself!

Well done ❤

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Great job!

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I wasn't even googling this and it shows up on my feed. Google get out of my head. Also, nice work Emily! Nice info. Hopefully my wife won't bother me about the crumbling steps anymore after I get this done.

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

I swear our phones are listening to our conversations! Good luck on your project!!

Great job

Great job!! AND now I have a tip for you....Take some Portland cement and mix it with water to make like a paint solution and paint the whole stairway with it. The resukt will be that the color of the whole stairway will match and look like you poured a whole new stairway. Try it!!

@valeriemiller7747

Ай бұрын

Hey John.. did you add paint to this for a color?? I want them to be burgundy..

@johnsmith-sw7ii

Ай бұрын

@@valeriemiller7747 Well...If you are going to paint them there is no need to use the Portland. The Portland method is to give you an even natural concrete look.

@NosyHausfrau

23 күн бұрын

Thank you! What kind of paint brush/roller would you recommend? Does it matter?

@johnsmith-sw7ii

22 күн бұрын

@@NosyHausfrau I would imagine that what ever concrete paint you select will have that in the instructions

GREAT WORK YO

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice work

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@williamalbright8878

8 ай бұрын

@@YouCanDIYHome You’re welcome

Great work

@YouCanDIYHome

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I can now fix a chipped step without much and little stress . I don't have to pay a contractor. Thank you so much

@YouCanDIYHome

Ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Good luck with your project!

Proud of you

Bravo lady..

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! and thanks for commenting!

You, GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!❤

@YouCanDIYHome

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

An excellent video!

@YouCanDIYHome

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian!

Great video. Great DIY job also!!! I am going to do the same too, I got some broken steps to fix.

@YouCanDIYHome

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope your repair goes well!