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Mackerel can be made into a variety of dishes whether boiled, baked or fried. But anyone who loves this fish knows that with these cooking methods it often turns out a little dry. The most delicious and fatty mackerel snack is obtained when we

If strong sparking is visible in the body of the angle grinder during operation, the problem requires an immediate solution. Most often it is caused by worn or jammed brushes. But it happens that they are completely fine, but the sparking is strong. Continue

It turns out that you can solder a wire to any aluminum surface with regular solder, without special flux. Most DIYers are familiar with the method of soldering under a layer of machine oil. Yes, indeed, the method works, but it is not very effective.

Please note that this circuit is made without a relay and a microcircuit.Its automatic shutdown occurs due to the reference voltage created by the zener diode. But the device is designed more for charging new batteries, since it

A good way to relax and improve your health is an outdoor hot water bath in the open air. The cold season gives special relaxing emotions to the procedure. It's frosty outside, and you're sitting in warm water under the open sky. Bathing in a vat

A gas boiler has a very simple chimney through which hot gases are released into the atmosphere. If it is slightly modified, the heat emitted to the street can be taken away and used to heat the house. The proposed modernization is significantly

An uninsulated chimney pipe creates many problems in winter. Without insulation, it cools quickly, so the draft in it is weaker. In addition, without it, condensation will form on it. This causes it to become clogged with soot faster. In addition, condensation can

Birch bark is a warm, pleasant to the touch material that is resistant to rotting, so a knife handle made from it is comfortable and durable. An important advantage is its appearance. It makes any blade look much better. Make a handle

In winter, the problem of windshield wipers freezing to the windshield is familiar to absolutely every car enthusiast. There are not many ways to solve this simple situation, but most of them either harm the car or are unprofitable

Even seemingly simple tasks may not be as easy as they seem. There are many subtleties in every case, only by observing which you can get the perfect result. Let's look at cool useful tips from builders and carpenters who can

It’s just that a regular Chinese Wi-Fi USB adapter cannot catch a signal, say, from a neighboring house. To significantly increase the reception range, you can make an additional antenna for the adapter from scrap materials and increase the Wi-Fi range

Sometimes, to brew a mug of tea, you have to fire up a large stove or potbelly stove. This is especially noticeable in a country house where there is no gas. With some old iron and some tools you can make a mini potbelly stove. The design requires

Of course, replacing a squeaky or whistling bearing is always easier than lubricating it. But it is not always possible to quickly find the required replacement sample. Therefore, in some cases, it is still easier to lubricate the bearing than to waste time looking for a new one. Them

Blades in replaceable cartridges of reusable machines can be restored after they become dull, thereby saving a decent amount. Having worked on sharpening with the proper effort and perseverance, it is quite possible to completely restore the cutting characteristics

The aquarium pump motor is completely waterproof and is also equipped with a permanent magnet. Due to this, you can make a small wind generator from it, which does not need to be additionally protected from precipitation. Of course it won't work out enough

Have you tried brining lard or brisket yourself? It's quite simple! Besides, it’s also profitable! Not only will you save money, but you'll also get the brisket cooked to your liking.

Sharpening dull knives is not easy without the skills, mainly due to the difficulty of keeping the sharpening angle constant along the entire length of the blade. But if you make a simple sharpener from available materials, then the knives in the house will always be sharp. For her

Sprayed insulation provides a seamless thermal insulation layer with absolutely no cold bridges. This makes it superior to polystyrene foam, mineral wool or polystyrene foam. In addition, its application is less physically difficult and can be done with your own hands without

If a nut or bolt is heavily rusted, even the best penetrating lubricant will not help loosen it.The problem can only be solved by heating the connection red hot. Absolutely any of them can be easily dealt with if the metal is hot enough.

Despite the power of modern repeaters, in some remote parts of the region, one way or another, problems arise with receiving digital television. And even remote antennas are not always able to receive a weak signal. In the radio electronics market

As you know, lithium-ion batteries are extremely sensitive to recharging voltage and easily fail even with a slight deviation. To avoid this you need an accurate charger. The simple charger circuit is convenient to use,

Current clamps are a very necessary device, since they allow you to measure current without connecting to live parts. It's safe and easy. It is enough to grasp the current-carrying wire with a sliding transformer, and the display will show

When knitting with wool threads, you may need to attach a new skein to the yarn. Knowing this method, it is easy to do without a knot or thickening. The splice area will be completely invisible and will be durable.

Working with a chainsaw yourself is a bit difficult. For example, when cutting firewood into small pieces, you need a partner to hold the tree.Therefore, it is good to have a machine on hand for independent work with the tool. In this article we will tell you how