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3 reliable wire connections with and without soldering

When performing electrical installations, it may be necessary to connect wires. This is done in different ways. Often everything is solved by twisting and soldering, but you can also use faster, more reliable methods.

Fertilizing garlic in May for a large harvest. Sourdough to improve the microbiological situation in the soil

In cold spring, when the daily temperature does not exceed 12°C throughout April, the first feeding of winter and spring garlic is carried out in May. Since at the beginning of the growing season it is very important to provide the plants with what they need for the development of powerful leaf plates

A curious generator made from microwave oven parts with one coil

A generator for generating autonomous electricity can be made not only on the basis of DC motors, but also assembled literally from scratch. It is quite possible to make a generator at home from wire and magnets from a broken microwave

How to make a wind generator from a grinder gearbox and other junk

Free electricity is the dream of many, but to get it, you need to spend a lot on equipment.If you are not ready for such an investment, you can make a wind generator with your own hands literally from trash. Of course it won't provide electricity.

How to update an old music center by adding Bluetooth and a USB player

Many people have in their bins old, still functional, music centers designed for cassettes and CDs. Since musical media for them are outdated, they are practically no longer used. However, do not throw away such equipment

How to make an instant vice using a transformer from an old microwave oven

The quality of machining of parts strongly depends on the reliability of their fastening. In everyday life, this is usually done using a hand vice, the use of which requires time and effort. But you can make an instantaneous electric vise driven by

How to make streamers for successful fishing from a ballpoint pen

A streamer is a classic bait for catching predatory fish. It is inexpensive, but very often comes off when caught on snags, branches or reeds. In order not to buy streamers in packs, they can be made from the refill of a ballpoint pen. They don't turn out

How gardeners in the 21st century make connection points for a watering hose to a water supply

Many people use a garden hose for watering, washing cars and solving other tasks in the garden. In this case, you have to connect to the water supply using a tap, which often becomes loose over time, and in winter it can even freeze and burst.

How to make a reliable wire hose clamp without a clamp

The hose connected to the tube or fitting must be tightened with a clamp so that it does not break under pressure. It can be used as a piece of wire, which just needs to be tightened correctly. She will keep even better

How to make a jigsaw from a clipper

An old electric hair clipper with worn-out knives can get a second life, just make a jigsaw machine on its base. It cuts thin sheet materials with blades from a manual jigsaw, so it allows you to do very

How to make a right angle from a corner without welding

You can get a right angle from a corner without a welding machine. To do this, you just need to bend it in a cunning way and reinforce it with an insert. The result will be a very strong, neat connection, completely comparable in strength to welding.

Chicken feeder that is filled once a week

To make it easier to keep chickens, you can use hopper feeders, into which feed is poured in large volumes, and then evenly fed to the birds as they eat. The feeder ensures that every grain will be eaten and not spilled under your feet

A curious way to root seedlings from branches in water

Gardeners often seek to propagate successful tree varieties in various ways. Vaccinations, and all other methods, work, but the likelihood of success depends greatly on the timeliness of such actions and the experience of the specialist. The proposed method allows

How to make an air-powered boat with 8 low-power electric motors

Fishermen and simply those who like to ride a motor boat on shallows and shallow rivers often encounter damage to the propeller on the bottom of the reservoir, as well as plants getting wrapped around it. An airboat is more suitable for moving in such conditions. She

Has the handle of your favorite mug broken off? Make a pencil holder out of it

A mug with a drawing of a favorite character often becomes something special and precious for a child. And it’s such a shame when her handle breaks off. You have to throw away the dishes and buy new ones. But why do this if it can serve for many years to come.

A cheap and safe method of controlling ants and aphids on trees

Aphids on fruit trees are spread by ants, which carry them along the branches. If you block the access of insects to the crown, it simply does not appear. You can protect your garden from ants not only with poisons, but also with very simple humane

How to make a hand drill from the gearbox of a broken grinder

The gearbox from a burnt grinder can be used to make a hand drill. This tool is useful for drilling wood, plastic and soft metals. Although it is not as productive as an electric drill, it is silent and autonomous.

How to remove yellowness from any plastic

White plastic casings of refrigerators, washing and sewing machines, indoor units of air conditioners and other household appliances become yellow over the years. This yellowness cannot be removed with ordinary detergents. But not all with yellowed plastic

Transistor switch for controlling a powerful load with a momentary button

The switch is designed primarily to control 12-volt automotive safety lighting bulbs, which are installed in cellars and other places with high dampness, where this is required for electrical safety reasons.

Where to Get Free Pencils for Cleaning Sandpapers and Belts

During the sanding process, the surface of the sandpaper becomes clogged with sawdust and dust. As a result, the abrasive stops working. To solve this problem, special rubber bars are sold for cleaning them. You don’t have to buy this consumable, but replace it

How to make a sheath of any shape from PVC pipe

A knife sheath of any shape can be made from a piece of ordinary plastic sewer pipe. It's very simple and doesn't require any special tools at all. A pipe sheath will turn out beautiful and functional.

“Lazy” pilaf in a baking bag

Pilaf is a universal dish that we prepare regularly. I cooked pilaf in a cauldron, in a saucepan, in a saucepan, in a slow cooker. Although it is most correct, of course, to do it in a cauldron. Each of the above cooking methods has its own

How to make a 220V generator from microwave transformers

You can make a 220V alternating current generator for undemanding household appliances with your own hands. To do this, you will need a couple of transformers from microwave ovens, and a few more available spare parts. As a drive for it you can

How to make a tool for easy loosening and digging, without putting stress on your back

Many summer residents and gardeners give up their hobby due to back pain when digging and loosening the soil. The size of the plots is often too small to make it worthwhile to buy a tiller for it. To cultivate your land manually and minimally

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