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How intrusive, unpleasant, and downright annoying house flies can be, I think there is no need to remind or explain to anyone. In addition to moral discomfort, these buzzing insects are also carriers of various pathogenic bacteria, and

You can expand the functionality of any manual jack – mechanical or hydraulic – by giving it the capabilities of a mini-press. This does not require special knowledge, professional skills or high costs.

Freezing is one of the most convenient ways to preserve nutrients with minimal loss. Light grape varieties should be frozen in sugar syrup. The syrup is prepared from two glasses of water and one glass of sugar. Change proportions

Even the cheapest multimeter has a fairly large set for measuring various quantities.In addition, you can assemble several simple attachments to provide the measuring device with new functions that even expensive models do not have.

An engine from a brush cutter and spare parts from an old bicycle can become the basis for assembling a motorized scooter. This does not require special knowledge, professional experience or high costs.

You will have to pay a tidy sum for roller blinds in the store, and it remains to be seen whether they will fit the interior and the size of the window sash. They can be made from quite affordable materials, varying sizes and colors, at a minimum of cost.

To combat ants in the house, in summer cottages or in the garden, you can use a special preparation containing ordinary borax as an active ingredient. The price of one package is about 350 rubles. For our case it is much more profitable

In some cases, products and materials unsuitable for their intended purpose can become the basis for making life hacks that are useful in the home and at work. Below are 6 such transformations, some of which you will clearly take note of.

Store-bought sodas are not the best drinks for health, as they cause stomach irritation, not to mention harm to the kidneys. It is much safer and healthier to quench your thirst with homemade kvass. To prepare it, it is not necessary to dry rye crackers,

Getting rid of weeds completely and growing a large harvest is the dream of any owner who works with the land. But I don’t really want to use herbicides that are considered toxic. And the option with manual weeding is completely unsuitable for those who have

Converting a regular bike to an electric one will make you more mobile with less effort. Such a transformation does not require special knowledge, professional skills or high costs. Any adult can do this job

The summeriest, most refreshing and cheapest thirst-quenching drink is kvass. In addition to all the listed advantages, this drink also has benefits for the body, which you can read about on some other site. homemade

In fact, the product that I have recently been using for this purpose is great for getting rid of dirt, for example, on stoves in the bathroom and kitchen. Thanks to it, the washbasin, toilet, and other toilet and kitchen accessories shine like new.

The eternal headache of bringing them to shine? I have my own recipe for how to do this quickly, without any expensive or specially advertised means.I don’t presume to say that it is suitable for all types of grates, but for cast iron ones, like

Fried capelin is a very inexpensive and tasty fish dish that can be quickly and easily prepared. Fried fish turns out spicy, tender, and very appetizing. The fish is very tender in texture and the batter is golden and crispy. You can use capelin

The cat tore the mosquito net. Or the birds pecked. Of course, you can cover the break with tape, which will look untidy, collect dust and dirt, and eventually fall off. But it can be done well.

I hope everyone knows how the air conditioner works? To put it quite simply, it consists of two containers. In one, freon gas condenses under the influence of high pressure created by the compressor. This is a capacitor and it is located under the hood. IN

Weed control in the garden takes up the lion's share of gardeners' time. The job is tedious and difficult. But necessary. What if we mechanize it? The implementation of the idea will require not only the availability of special metalworking and welding equipment, but also

Plastic canisters for various technical liquids and food products have an optimal combination of strength, flexibility and elasticity. Therefore, they can be confidently used for various purposes, for example, as

In order to perform a high-quality weld, it is necessary to take into account many different factors: the configuration, in particular, the thickness of the workpieces being welded, the welding equipment used, the type and diameter of the electrodes used, the force

Mosquitoes and midges on the site can upset even the calmest person. They get rid of them using chemicals, mechanical means, and buy a variety of repellent devices. But one of the most accessible ways is

Buying outdoor garden lamps in a store or market will cost a pretty penny, and the design may not be suitable or you may not like it. Lamps that are quite modern in design can be made from leftover plastic pipes and sheets, and for this

Mushrooms can be prepared for the winter in various ways. Freeze raw, boiled, fried, pickle and ferment. But literally several types can be salted. Moreover, both cold and hot. Raw or cooked. But not all mushrooms

Stores offer a huge range of tiles for garden paths. Various sizes, colors and relief patterns. You can buy not ready-made tiles, but molds for making them. They are also presented in shopping centers in all their diversity. A