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Oh, Betonamit, where were you when my alma mater needed you?
According to campus legend, back in the 1960’s, there was a rather large boulder near the student centre of the University of Calgary. For silly, aesthetic reasons, the University decided to encase it in concrete and make it more cube-like. The engineering students, however, would have none of it. One night they launched a prank to “free the rock” and return it to a more natural state. With dynamite. [click to continue…]
You know what reminds me of Jamaica? Handling cement work!
Well, no, not really – but this video from CreteSheet does get one into the spirit of the island, mon. [click to continue…]
There’s no doubt about it – concrete countertops look pretty fantastic. They’re not just for fans of industrial design and décor – concrete countertops can look earthy, warm, cool, rustic or modern. They can also be custom made in various shapes and sizes, are heat and scratch resistant and with certain treatments, cracking can be eliminated.
Those are the pros. The cons? They can be expensive if you turn to the experts. That’s why many with DIY knowledge, tools, space and well – balls – have attempted to make your own. [click to continue…]
Admittedly, I’m not sure how often you would use the DIY Concrete iPhone app, but who knows – maybe you find you have a thing for concrete and just can’t stop yourself. It starts with a driveway, then you do a walkway, and before you know it, you’re that crazy guy with the cement backyard.
Or maybe you just have the one project and like having an app to help you – just because. At $0.99, you can afford it.
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