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When working in the workshop, and around the house, you often need an awl. This is a useful, indispensable tool that is inexpensive. But in fact, it’s faster and easier to make than going to the store and buying.

Roofing materials, especially slate, often have holes from fallen branches or old nails. Water flows through them into the attic or into the attic insulation. Such holes can be filled very quickly, and as they say, for centuries, and quite

Many people use a portable gas burner for lighting coals, heating stuck nuts, soldering, etc. The main criterion for purchasing it is usually only the presence of piezo ignition. But few people know that such burners can also be equipped with

Candles that work like lamps burn for weeks.Since they emit heat, it is easy to assemble a heater on their base. As a result, it is possible to obtain a source of light and heat in one device.

If mold has appeared in the house, then even after complete removal it can return, since the conditions for its development remain in the room. Let's look at how you can inexpensively destroy it and prevent relapse. This requires a comprehensive solution

To cover the windows, tulle is usually hung, but in many cases it gets in the way, especially in the kitchen. It is much more practical to glue it directly onto the glass. This way it won’t hang down and cover the window sill, but will still provide the necessary comfort and block the view into the room.

Sewing up torn clothes neatly is not that difficult if you use a little trick. Knowing this secret, even a person who has never sewed before can cope with the task. This skill will allow you to repair your favorite clothes, and in such a way that the place of repair

For fastening to walls made of loose materials, as well as concrete structures close to the edge, it is best to use a chemical anchor. Unlike a spacer, it does not break out or chip the base, so choosing it is a guarantee

The wires of multimeter probes break over time. As a result, they need to be replaced or repaired. Restoring probes is not at all difficult, and it is also fast and free.

If you have ever had the need to solder aluminum wires together or with a copper wire, then you know very well that you can’t just do it. Due to the instantaneous formation of a persistent oxide film, solder aluminum with conventional flux

If a regular faucet is installed in the kitchen or bathroom, then connecting a hose to it is quite problematic. The need for this may arise when starting up a refrigerator, distiller or chiller. This problem is solved very quickly and without purchasing

In order to weld pipes evenly at different angles, it is necessary to make precise trimming, which is impossible without a prepared template. Usually it is adjusted strictly to one docking parameter. The proposed template allows you to mark the end of the pipe for welding

One of the biggest consumers of water in the home is the toilet. It takes about 5 liters per wash. In addition, each time water is also wasted on washing hands after using the toilet. With a little modification to the toilet tank, you can rinse your hands

This life hack will be indispensable for those who are going on the road for a short time. And, also for those who like to stay overnight after gatherings at home. Main advantages: compactness. There is no need to iron things. Such

Summer residents and residents of the private sector are well aware of the problem of ant invasion. They not only breed aphids and gnaw young shoots of plants, but also often enter the home to feed themselves. You can get rid of this problem once and for all

The average person uses the simplest knots when working with rope. As a result, after tightening, it is easier to cut them than to untie them. We offer 10 useful knots for all occasions that are easy to unravel.

To pump water, for example, from a swimming pool or a small garden pond, a powerful pump is required. If you have an old blender, it can be made with a drive from it. It is not difficult and does not take long, so homemade is more than advisable.

Multi-colored fragrant soaps are an excellent basis for a new piece of detergent. Soap is made from leftovers for a variety of reasons, including a desire to experiment, a love of handicrafts, and simply a desire to save an extra fifty dollars in difficult times.

The brush cutter is equipped with a small, economical gasoline engine, which is perfect for household DIY projects. The trimmer motor is completely autonomous: it has a forced cooling system, ignition, power supply, and most importantly, automatic

It all started with the fact that I wanted rosary beads for my car, but I didn’t want to buy ones that were the same type or not very attractive. And I remembered how, probably in 2013, an acquaintance gave me small flip-over rosary beads. And he told their story that they were from Butyrka, and

When purchasing ceramic knives, you must understand that sooner or later they will also require sharpening, just like regular metal knives. Advice! If you decide to use ceramic knives, don’t skimp on buying them. Of course, I want to buy a whole one

To protect absorbent surfaces from water, waterproofing impregnations are used. These are quite expensive compounds, and besides, they cannot be found in every hardware or construction store. In order not to overpay for waterproofing and not to look for

This life hack for desoldering multi-pin microcircuits and parts is distinguished by the fact that it does not require special equipment, or indeed scarce devices. All you need is a thick stranded wire or braid from a shielded cable.

When rearranging your home and rolling up carpets, you may need to lift heavy furniture, refrigerators, washing machines, and other heavy appliances. In order not to load your back, it is best to do this with a special mini jack. This is extremely