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How to boost a 4G signal with a homemade antenna in a country house or village

In summer cottages and in the private sector, the 4G signal may not be strong enough. In this case, an antenna must be connected to the modem. This is a very expensive device, which you can make yourself to save money.

Why is it better to “drive” a nail into the platband with a screwdriver?

When nailing thin trims, additional strips and corners, there is a risk of splitting the wood with a nail. The most reliable way to prevent this is to screw the nail in instead of hammering it in.

It turns out that a 3D pen is just a godsend for any tiler

When laying tiles in corners, especially in the presence of pipes and other communications, it becomes difficult to trim. It is necessary not only to repeat the complex contour, but also to take into account the gaps for the spacer crosses. Custom made specifically for this purpose

How and from what to assemble a simple granulator

To make cheap animal feed pellets, you need a pellet mill.This is quite expensive equipment, with a long payback period, so if you do not plan to sell granules, then purchasing a unit is not practical. However, you can buy

How to make a mechanical brush for quickly cleaning leaves

Owners of large lawn and garden areas spend hours almost every weekend cleaning up fallen leaves or grass clippings. This takes a long time to do with a rake, so to speed up the process, you can make a mechanical brush with a large hopper. With her

An old-fashioned way to make a hole without a hammer drill

If you don’t have a hammer drill, you can punch a hole in the wall or ceiling manually. For a small amount of work, the proposed method is much preferable to renting or buying a hammer drill, as it is several times cheaper.

Minutka minced meat snack, impossible to resist

Even the basic ingredients in the refrigerator are enough to prepare unusual dishes. Having minced meat and hard cheese, you can make delicious, hearty fried rolls that you won’t be ashamed to put on the table in front of your guests.

Your lawn will be like in the movies if you do the right care: mowing, fertilizing, aeration

To ensure that your green lawn with emerald grass has an attractive appearance with the arrival of spring warmth, the grass stand must be carefully looked after at the end of the summer season.

How to cook basturma from pork tenderloin using just two ingredients without chemicals. additives

Pork tenderloin has a small diameter, so it can be safely salted without the use of chemical additives at home. After soaking and drying, the meat turns out to be moderately salty, with a hot, aromatic crust and very dense

How to make lever shears for metal from ordinary ones

If your old tin snips don't work well, they can be converted into a more productive device. Improved shears allow you to cut thick sheet steel faster and with minimal effort.

How to drill large holes with thin drill bits

If you need to drill a hole of a large diameter and do not have the required drill, you can use several thin ones. The method works in wood, aerated concrete and other relatively soft or loose materials.

High-quality planting material for obtaining a bountiful harvest of winter garlic

It has long been known that the yield of winter garlic directly depends on the quality of planting material. Therefore, the choice of seeds for winter sowing of onion crops is of great importance. Shooting garlic is propagated by cloves, single cloves and air

How to restore the shaft under the oil seal of a washing machine

If the washing machine drum begins to hum when turning, then it’s time to change the bearings and seal. This can be done at home.

Reasons why the radiator does not heat even after de-airing

With the beginning of the heating season, it may turn out that some radiators do not warm up at all, even if they are not aired. The reason is that the coolant circulates along a path of less resistance. In case of miscalculations during installation

How to restore and make a cool ax using a chain

It's hard to imagine a more brutal ax than one made from chain.If the ax is not used for chopping wood, then this is a very interesting idea that can be easily implemented if you have a welding machine.

How to make wing bolts and nuts from scraps of PP pipes

It is very convenient to equip various frequently disassembled threaded connections with wing bolts and nuts, since they can be rotated without a wrench. Since they are not sold in every store, it is sometimes easier and faster to make them yourself than

How to instantly cut threads on polypropylene and where it can come in handy

If, when soldering the pipeline, there were not enough couplings with external threads, you can cut it directly on polypropylene. This method is not suitable for a house or apartment, but if you are making an irrigation system for a garden or lawn, then the method is completely justified.

How to weld pipes of different diameters evenly

If you need to reliably and hermetically weld pipes of different diameters, you can use the old proven method by narrowing the end of the larger one. The resulting connection will not only be reliable, but also beautiful.

How to make a chair without nails and glue using plastic bottles

Hello! Today I will show you how to make a bar stool without nails or glue. We will make all connections using plastic bottles. Plastic bottles can be used as heat shrink. If you heat them up, they will shrink in size and

How to make a light stand for skewers for picnics and hikes

In order not to carry around a barbecue or bricks for installing skewers, you can make a small folding metal stand for them. It is quite light, so it is useful even for hiking picnics.

How to use a grinder to make a perfectly even square hole in a tile

When laying tiles, you may need to cut a rectangular hole, for example, for a shower drain or installation button. It would seem that the task is not difficult if you have an angle grinder, but it requires care, especially if the cutting is narrow. Preparing

How to tie a paracord cord to a backpack so that it unravels in a second

It is customary to braid the straps and handles of a tourist backpack, as well as the handles of a hiking tool, with paracord cord. In this form, it does not take up space, but is always at hand. When a rope is needed, you just need to untie it and

How to make a 2 in 1 machine from a hub

For a small workshop, there is nothing better when each tool or machine solves several problems at once. Then even a very limited space will be enough to accommodate everything you need. By making this device, you can get

How to sew a hole with a hidden seam using tape

A torn sweater or other clothing can be sewn up so that the repair area is completely invisible. It's not difficult to learn.

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How to make a miniature and sensitive FM receiver antenna from a marker instead of a long wire

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