How to Pour a Concrete Sidewalk: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

By Travis Larson
How to make a new concrete sidewalk--curved or straight. Read an overview on how to pour a concrete sidewalk.
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How to Pour a Concrete Sidewalk-Step 2
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2. Slice off sod with a sod cutter (rents for $16 a day), then dig out the rest of the sidewalk path to a depth of 6 in. Dig out about 3 in. wider on both sides of the paint marks to leave room for forms. Set aside some topsoil to fill against the forms and sidewalk later.
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