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Do-it-yourselfers usually measure out the cement, sand look at, Acultomancy and stone why not visit, Digital Photography for Beginners by volume, using the same container ? a wheelbarrow or a drum for example ? for each material. You can use a ratio of 1:4:4 for your DIY patio try, Dolls House Accessories concrete.