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Care and sharpening of a straight razor

In our time of modern, multi-blade, electric and even electronic (smart) razors, the fashion for such a tool as a straight razor is returning. After purchasing it, for those who want to start using this wonderful tool for the first time

How to salt lard using the dry method

Modern nutritionists have long recognized lard as a healthy product. Well, at least salted lard contains nothing but lard. But the composition of sausages from the store can cause not only questions, but also digestive upset. Therefore it's better

Copper acetate crystals at home

Surely you have heard about growing crystals at home from various kinds of reagents: iron or copper sulfate, table salt, citric acid. The color of the crystal depends on the reagent. This time we will grow beautiful black ones

Simple antenna for digital television

The antenna is designed to receive digital television channels in the DVB-T2 range. It has a very simple design and repeatability. Can be used as a home or outdoor antenna.Good for long-distance reception.

How to patch a hole in a polycarbonate greenhouse

Polycarbonate, as a material for a greenhouse, is undoubtedly the best option. Lightweight, holds heat well and is relatively inexpensive. In any case, cheaper than glass. But polycarbonate has one significant and significant disadvantage: it is very fragile

How to remove dents on wood

Using the method we will discuss, you can remove dents not only on ordinary untreated wood, but also on varnished furniture, parquet, etc. In general, the method is widely applicable to almost any wooden surface, which is good news.

Simple electronic timer

Some people still use hourglasses to measure short periods of time. Watching the movement of grains of sand in such a watch is very exciting, but using it as a timer is not always convenient. Therefore, they are replaced by

Kitchen set using decoupage technique

Every housewife wants her kitchen to be not only functional, but also beautiful. You can decorate your kitchen with hand-decorated items. So, to decorate your kitchen, you can make a bright set that will consist of a board and a jar.

Method to remove rust

Every person more than once in his life has encountered such a nuisance as metal corrosion, or, more simply put, rust. There are many ways to combat this scourge, but not all of them are quite effective. Having tried several of the methods and

Do-it-yourself deep firing of wood

Firing wood is one of the simplest ways to decorate and protect the surface from a number of harmful influences. How to properly perform such an operation at home is described step by step in the article.

LED color music

Sometimes you really want to create a bright light show at home, invite friends, turn up the music louder and plunge into the atmosphere of a disco. There are usually no problems with music and friends, but organizing color music can be quite problematic.

Lightly salted cucumbers in a bag, quick and easy

More recently, cucumbers in a bag have gained great popularity in cooking. This amazing snack is a real hit during the summer. There is nothing better than serving golden brown potatoes with crispy cucumbers. No one can resist the aroma and

Simple regulated power supply

When you assemble any electronic homemade product, you need a power supply to test it. There is a wide variety of ready-made solutions on the market. Beautifully designed, have many functions. There are also many kits for DIY production. I'm already not

Simple salting of lard with garlic

For many, lard is almost the most favorite product. With and without layers, thin and thick, salted in various ways. Each species has its own fans. In the winter cold it will give you a feeling of fullness, in the summer heat thinly chopped lard

How to sharpen a knife on a stone correctly

The most popular method of sharpening a knife at home is sharpening on a whetstone. Everyone undoubtedly knows this method, but most people still do not know how to do it correctly. We will figure out how to do it correctly without extra effort and without

Two-way tone block

Many modern audio systems, be it a stereo system, a home theater, or even a portable speaker for a telephone, have an equalizer, or, in other words, a tone block. With its help, you can adjust the frequency response of the signal, i.e. change quantity

Banana ice cream with kefir

On hot summer days, of course, you need a supply of homemade ice cream, which will help out both on a sultry afternoon and on a warm lazy evening. But the common option with heavy cream is not always satisfactory.

How to unscrew the strainer nut

Often, most people are afraid to unscrew the nut of the oblique strainer. The fact is that such a filter is usually located immediately after the tap on the riser, and this place is very important. Since a mistake can lead to

Antenna for smartphone in 3 minutes

The simplest way to increase the signal level of your cell phone in a few minutes. You will need absolutely nothing other than a piece of wire of a certain length. This method will definitely help in difficult life situations.

High voltage DC-DC converter

Pulse DC-DC converters are designed for both increasing and decreasing voltage.With their help, you can convert 5 volts, for example, into 12, or 24, or vice versa, with minimal losses. There are also high voltage DC-DC

How to fix a thin drill in a chuck

There is a great need to drill a hole of small diameter, for example, in a circuit board for radio elements or somewhere else. A screwdriver is usually used for this. And if you decide to clamp a thin drill into its chuck, then it’s unlikely

Removing bitumen stains from a car body

Bitumen stains on a car's paintwork are a real problem that needs to be dealt with in a timely manner. The body becomes especially actively contaminated with resin with the onset of warm weather, when road workers begin their favorite “pothole repair”. Fine

How to tin a soldering iron

Almost everyone has the most common soldering iron with a copper tip. This simple and useful tool is needed not only by specialists involved in radio electronics. It is also often needed on the farm, for example, to solder two wires or

Twisted wire harness from a plastic bottle

Very useful and necessary household wire harnesses can be made from a plastic bottle. The bundles can be of almost any size and any number of wires can be laid in them. I recommend everyone who has a computer at home to take

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