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There are many ways to solder a conductor to an aluminum surface, but this one is a little special. This method is chemical and consists of pre-coating aluminum with a microlayer of copper. But don’t be afraid, because everything is extremely

Not everyone has a professional torch for high-temperature solders in their home workshop. Is it possible to use a regular, tourist, gas torch for hard soldering with a melting point of about 800 degrees

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.

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

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

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

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

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

With the arrival of winter, work in the yard increases, since almost every day we have to clear snow. Doing this with a shovel is long and difficult. If you have very little time for such things, then make yourself a snow rake. They allow you to clean up quickly

Modern sockets designed for installation in the bathroom provide for the connection of four wires. Anyone who has basic electrical installation concepts knows that there should be 3 of them: zero, phase and grounding. Why is the fourth needed?

By unraveling a PET bottle with a bottle cutter, you can get a long ribbon. But sometimes its length is enough. In this case, you can connect several short pieces using a soldering iron.

Often, plumbing breakdowns occur at the most unexpected and inopportune moment. However, if a crack has formed on the tap, you can solve the problem without much hassle, and with minimal losses to the budget. As practice shows,

The problem is that closed-type bearings are practically sealed, it is difficult to place thick lubricant behind the sealing rings, and the effect of specialized liquid lubricant does not last long. There is a little trick on how to lubricate sealed bearings without

Old frying pans are so covered with soot that you can only remove it with a grinding tool, but not with a washcloth and detergent. The proposed method will allow you to remove many years of carbon deposits almost effortlessly. Everything is done at home

In winter, when fresh snow covers icy streets and sidewalks, moving becomes difficult and at times even dangerous. To feel confident on the street at this time of year, it would be nice to stud the soles of your shoes like wheels

A bearing is a unit that allows you to fix a rotating part in a mechanism. Structurally, the bearing consists of two rings, an inner and an outer ring, between which balls or rollers are installed. Closed bearings

Typically, shoes become unusable due to manufacturing defects, anti-icing agents in winter, and improper care. If the side of the sole lags behind the side surface of the shoe or its bend at the toe, then such damage can be eliminated

Typically, a vacuum cleaner is used to pull the cable through a long pipe. The method is excellent, but not always applicable, since either the vacuum cleaner itself or electricity may not be available at the construction site. In this case, ingenuity comes to the rescue. Another

If you don’t remove the protective film from the frame immediately after installing the window, then after a few months it will stick, dry out from the sun’s rays, and simply remove it in the future will be impossible. Well, if this has already happened, and you are faced with the task of removing

While working around the house, in a workshop or garage, you happen to do things that are not quite ordinary for yourself. Without experience, solving them takes a lot of time. Using the suggested tricks, you can quickly and efficiently make 10 things with your own hands, even

White switches, PVC window sills, covers on the refrigerator, air conditioner housings and other plastic parts of household appliances turn yellow from ultraviolet radiation. Water and detergents do not remove this deposit. Cheap products will help restore the whiteness of plastic.

After slight wear, the wiper blades begin to become increasingly difficult at removing water from the glass. As a result, dirty stains remain on it, interfering with the view. A similar problem can be solved without replacing them in a fairly simple way.

The main advantage of this method is its safety for any surface, be it wood, plastic or any other material. The method is non-toxic, it can be used to easily and quickly wipe away traces of adhesive tape and after that you don’t even have to ventilate