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How to make a corner connection between three square profiles

Using this method, you can join three pipe elements in one corner. The result is a spatial structure that provides maximum strength, an attractive design and a long service life.

Cool tool box made from an old canister

If you have an old, unnecessary, metal canister lying around, then you can use it to make a super cool box for carrying or storing tools. Almost a collector's item that you wouldn't even be ashamed to give as a gift. And seeing this with you, friends, for sure

5 tricks for laying tiles

The cost of laying porcelain tiles on the floor is almost twice the price of the material itself. There is a reason to master this business and save the family budget, and even replenish it. But given the competition, it is impossible to do without advanced training.

Fried crucian carp pieces in a frying pan - the fastest recipe

The fastest recipe for cooking crucian carp is to fry it in pieces in a frying pan. The result is nourishing and tender meat with a crispy crust.You can serve the fish with a side dish of pasta, potatoes or fresh vegetables. It will take a little time to prepare the dish.

Simple hidden wiring detector in 15 minutes

There is a strong and urgent need to drill a hole in the wall for a dowel. How can you avoid getting caught in passing wiring? In theory, you need to run to the store and buy an expensive tool to identify hidden wiring. It's good if he's in

New life for an old table

I have an old dining table that has served faithfully for decades. It would be a shame to throw it away. The table was stored in the garage and was periodically used during various repairs. Now I moved to a new apartment and took this table for

5 ways to start a fire with water

This is surprising, but with the help of water you can not only extinguish a fire, but also start it. To confirm this, you will see five ways to start a fire using ordinary water. Most of these methods can be used while camping, fishing or

3 useful ideas from a burnt-out incandescent lamp

Incandescent lamps have long since outlived their usefulness and are therefore hardly used anywhere. Most people have them lying around like unwanted junk in the closet. We suggest not throwing them away without use, but giving them a new service by making something out of light bulbs

Puzzle: Wooden cup with ring

Surely each of us at school took labor lessons that were devoted to turning. They sharpened not God knows what, usually they were handles for files, small figures of some kind of candlesticks or something like that. We offer again

Clamp from a sealant gun

In the home workshop, a standard hand tool is quite capable of turning into an unusually practical gadget. And today we will tell you how to convert a regular silicone gun into a crimp gun for tightening water garden hoses.

How to make a portable jigsaw

The most famous tool for making both straight and curved cuts is a hand jigsaw. But it can also be done mechanically. Moreover, this does not require special skills, materials or costs.

Crispy and juicy: Chebureks on choux pastry with the addition of vodka

Homemade pasties are the most successful recipe using choux pastry. Crispy shell, and inside there is a very juicy meat filling. Choux pastry for chebureks is prepared very simply by brewing with boiling water. It is elastic, pliable, rolls out

Flower girl made from an old tire

Disused old car tires are sometimes used to protect seedlings of trees, bushes or flowers. At the same time, they don’t look very presentable. But if you change their external shape, turn them inside out, because the rubber inside is smooth,

Mini-wash from leftover PVC pipes and bottles

From a few pieces of PVC pipe and a plastic bottle, you can make a simple sink for your bicycle, motorcycle or even car. This type of washing works from a central water supply and its operating principle is as follows: If you simply open the pipe with

How to make tubes for quick soldering of wires from ordinary heat shrink

How to connect wires quickly, reliably and without a soldering iron? For example, in a car. You can, of course, use regular twisting in combination with heat-shrink tubing, but this method will not be reliable. Now I will show you how to do it from a regular segment

How to make a cube within a cube on a lathe

A cube in which another cube within a cube is freely located is amazing. And when people find out that it was made on a lathe, they fall into a trance. Do you want to have such a thing to amaze your loved ones with it and make them happy with a wonderful souvenir?

Canned fish in the oven

Without an autoclave, you can cook canned fish in the oven. After a certain time of simmering in oil, all the bones become soft, and the ridge can simply be mashed with a fork. This method of preparation is suitable for both small fish and

How to make a simple lamp from PVC pipe

On the Internet you can find a bunch of homemade products made from PVC pipes. It would seem, what can be made from a PVC sewer or ventilation pipe? In fact, this material is simply a godsend for craftsmen. After all, the simplest PVC pipes can quite easily and

How to check spark plugs with a multimeter and what is important to know when replacing them

Today I will show and tell you how to check a car’s spark plugs with a regular multimeter. Let's imagine a situation where you drove 30-40 thousand kilometers on spark plugs alone and decided to check them. But how to do that? Also at the end you will find a very useful

How to make rivets from nails

Making rivets with a knife lock is not that difficult.This will not take much time, and the only materials you will need are a couple of nails. Such rivets will not need to be flattened; I will form a hat. They themselves will be riveted from

Casting dishes from aluminum cans

How to cast aluminum cookware at home? Despite its apparent complexity, aluminum scrap can be turned into a useful item without any special knowledge of metallurgy and at almost no cost.

Juicy chicken fillet in a frying pan

It can be difficult to cook lean chicken breast meat so that it is tender and juicy. You just have to hesitate for a minute, and the fillet is already overcooked. In this situation, ordinary baking paper will be very helpful. By placing

How to convert an angle grinder to 12 V

If your small power angle grinder is out of order, then you can take this opportunity to convert it to a constant supply voltage of 12 V. At some points, it will be an indispensable assistant for you, in the sense that it will work anywhere from

How to cut a bottle lengthwise and make original dishes

If you have beautiful bottles with an impressive design, then do not rush to throw them away. There is a way to turn them into interior decoration or even use them as original tableware. I'll tell you and show you how I cut the bottle lengthwise.

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