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How to Lay Bricks: Bricklaying Tips for Beginners

In this article, we'll be looking at how to lay bricks. If you've never laid bricks before it's good practice to build a small sample wall first. A four brick course (row), three bricks high is sufficient. The bricks can always be cleaned and reused later. When you are happy with your … [Read more...] about How to Lay Bricks: Bricklaying Tips for Beginners

Mixing Concrete or Mortar by Hand

Tools required :- Spade / shovel, spot board and bucket. Safety tip :- Bags of sand, cement and aggregate are heavy so care should be taken when lifting them, squat down and gripping the bag lift the weight with your legs rather than your back. Use gloves as cement can irritate and burn … [Read more...] about Mixing Concrete or Mortar by Hand

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