This job sends a lot of dust and concrete debris into the air. Prevent injuries by wearing goggles and a dust mask. Protect your hands with a thick pair of work gloves. For added comfort, wear knee pads. These will prevent pain and bruising when you kneel down on the concrete. If you don't have knee pads, you can also lay a padded mat in your work area. The bonding material won't stick as well to rounded edges. Take a chisel and hammer and tap any rounded edges to straighten them out. If you make a mistake and chisel off too much, don't worry. You can patch those holes the same way you're patching the main crack. Don't chisel just for the sake of it. If the edges are already squared and straight, then skip this step. Large pieces of concrete and debris will prevent the bonding agent from making a good seal. Remove all large pieces with a broom and scoop them into a pail. Don't worry if there is dust or smaller debris left behind. This step is only to remove large pieces that a vacuum can't pick up. Remove any dust and small debris from the crack to help the mortar bond better. Use a shop vac to clean the crack and surrounding area. Pass over the area several times and ensure you've picked up all the debris. If you don't have a shop vac, don't use a normal vacuum cleaner. Concrete shards could damage it. Instead, use a fine brush to sweep up dust and smaller debris as well as you can. Dip the brush in water and scrub every part of the crack or hole. This gives the bonding material a greater surface area to adhere to. Make sure you get all the edges, sides, and the bottom of the damaged area. Generally, you don't have to wait for the water to evaporate before applying the bonding agent. However, read the instructions on the product you use. If it tells you to apply the agent to dry concrete, then wait for the water to dry.

Summary: Put on goggles, gloves, and a dust mask to protect yourself. Chisel the sides of the crack or hole to make them square. Sweep any large concrete chunks out of the hole. Vacuum the area with a shop vac. Scrub the damaged area with a wire brush and water.

You may want to increase or decrease reps and sets based on your experience and fitness level. Remember, a lower rep range for a more inexperienced body builder is 1-5 reps. Medium rep range is 8-12 reps. Higher rep range is 15+ reps. The higher the weight you use, the bigger your muscles will get. However, you will want to increase reps and weights gradually so you don't injure yourself. A good rule for muscle building is to start at a lower rep and increase the weight before increasing reps. Beginners should try using lighter weights with lower reps to get started, then gradually increase.

Summary: Choose your rep range, set range, and weight.

While it's important to many to give their pet a final resting place, burying an animal is not legal everywhere. Prior to burying your cat, check local regulations. You can call someone at your local courthouse or Department of Natural Resources to see whether it's legal to bury a pet in your backyard. Usually, you cannot bury a cat in public place like a park. Refrain from burying a cat near a body of water. This could contaminate the water supply. You should also make sure you're not digging into any cables in the ground. Choose an area of your yard that's far away from home. If you encounter any cables while digging your hole, stop digging, refill the hole, and pick a different spot. If you're renting, make sure to check with your landlord. Not all landlords will allow people to bury pets in the backyard. Once you have made sure burying your cat is legal, select a burial site, such as a spot in your yard. You may want to pick a special or symbolic place to bury your cat. If your cat always hung out near the wildflowers in your yard, for example, this may be a good spot to bury it. If your cat loved to play in the woods, you could bury your cat there. However, think about logistics when deciding to bury your cat. You do not want the grave somewhere in the yard where it will frequently be stepped on or disturbed. Choose an area of your yard where you don't usually go. If you have young children, pick a spot where they do not play. You want some kind of vessel to place your cat in prior to burial. This is particularly important if your state or area has certain regulations regarding burying pets. You may be required to use a particular type of container due to concerns about contaminating the ground. You can purchase a coffin for a pet online. If it's important to you to have a formal coffin, this may be the right option for you. However, coffins can be expensive. You can also bury your cat in something like a cardboard box. If your cat had a bed it loved, consider burying your cat in its bed. If you don't need to use a container, you can always just wrap your cat in a towel prior to burial. There are many things you could use to mark your pet's grave. You can purchase a marker for your pet online, which you can custom create to include your pet's name and other details, such as the date of birth and death. However, if this is out of your budget, there are other options. You can gather stones and rocks from your backyard and pile them near the grave. If it's important for you to have your cat's name on the grave marker, you can use paint to write the cat's name on a larger rock. If your cat loved a particular type of plant, consider placing a plant over your cat's grave. You can also put down something bigger, like a tree.
Summary: Check whether burying your cat is legal and safe. Choose a burial site. Select a coffin or container. Settle on a grave marker.