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How to make a device from a transformer for quickly checking the armature of an electric motor

For those who often repair burnt-out engines of angle grinders, drills, screwdrivers, planes, jigsaws and other tools, an anchor tester will be very useful. This is an easy-to-manufacture device that is made from a transformer. With him

How to properly cook squid so that it is soft

There are plenty of reasons to include squid in the list of everyday products: all kinds of salads, hot and spicy appetizers are prepared from these inexpensive seafood, they are made into side dishes, they are actively used in main courses, added to rice, pasta, fried in

How to remove yellowness from a silicone case

The transparent silicone phone case gradually turns dirty yellow from exposure to ultraviolet light. As a result, even if it is still completely intact, it will still have to be changed. Using this method, you can lighten your case,

How to dissolve rust in a couple of minutes. Reactive way

Not all rusty surfaces can be cleaned of corrosion with a steel brush or sandpaper. Many of them have complex terrain or are located in a cavity. For such surfaces, a chemical cleaning method is better.

Why do experienced housewives add salt when washing?

Often after washing you can see stains from the powder on things, as it was not rinsed well. The double rinse setting does not always solve the problem. If you are familiar with this problem, then add regular table salt when washing.

Life hack: how to remove stains from chocolate and citrus fruits on a child’s clothes

The child learns about the world, everything is interesting to him, and he loves to conduct experiments. We cannot do without stains: fruits, juices, chocolate, paints - all this remains on clothes, so we have to wash them every day. In this article I will share with you the main

How to inexpensively assemble a third hand holder with a magnifying glass, light and fan

A good soldering holder (aka “third hand”), with three, four, or even six flexible holders, is not cheap. The cheapest holder, more or less decent, that I found on the Internet costs about 2.5 thousand rubles. This money, of course, is not

How to make a corrugated sleeve from PET bottles and cling film

If you do soldering or work a lot with solvents and paints, then your workplace must be equipped with an exhaust hood. If you have no desire or opportunity to spend money on it or the materials for its manufacture, then collect such

4 life hacks when working with a soldering iron

An ordinary electric soldering iron has a much wider range of applications than it seems. You can use it to make a plastic cutter or a bag sealer. Let's look at a few ideas for its non-standard use, and a couple of tips for working with it.

3 ideas for soldering

An ordinary soldering iron is good for soldering small things, but when they need to work a lot and for a long time, then in this case a device of a completely different level is required. If you don’t plan to buy a soldering station, then you can solve the problem on a budget. Let's look at 3

How to make a rosary from disposable tableware

Perhaps the easiest material to use for making rosary beads at home is plastic. There are several ways to work with it, each of which requires its own approach and equipment. We offer the most primitive method accessible to everyone.

3 ideas for organizing kitchen storage

If the capacity of the kitchen furniture is insufficient, everything has to be stored practically in bulk. As a result, finding the right spice or utensils becomes problematic. We offer 3 ideas on how to make the kitchen more comfortable and spacious.

Life hack: “Shine” cleaning product will clean even the oldest kettle

Many housewives sighed heavily as they scrubbed with metal sponges and poured in super-fashionable, expensive products from advertising that promised to make your stove and oven sparkle clean without much effort. They may shine, but to get it

How to make a glow in the dark phone case

To make a glowing phone case and surprise your friends, you will need only two components: a phosphor, which is now freely available in many stores, and glue. And after a few simple steps, your case will absorb light

Life hack: How to wash a down jacket in a washing machine without ruining it

In the cold winter, you can’t do without a warm and practical down jacket. Today, almost every person has such a piece of outerwear in their wardrobe. However, like any other clothing, a down jacket requires cleaning and special care.

How to make a photodiode from a regular diode

In fact, the differences between a conventional diode, which is used to rectify voltage, and a photodiode, which records light radiation, are very small. They have approximately the same crystal, with the same operating principle. The photodiode is also capable

Life hack for the master: How to install a needle file on a jigsaw

Holes and cuts of complex shapes have to be finished manually with a needle file for a long time. If you have a jigsaw, you can install a file on it to eliminate manual labor. This is done simply.

3 DIYs from a broken hair dryer

A broken hair dryer contains many useful parts that can be useful for various homemade projects. This is primarily a heating coil and a motor. If you come across a broken hair dryer, try making one from its spare parts.

How to make a large tool box from plastic cans

A couple of empty plastic canisters can easily be converted into a lightweight, strong, and spacious tool storage box. To make it you need a minimum of purchased parts and time. Everything is done easily, literally in half an hour.

10 useful life hacks with a soldering iron for radio electronics

To solder efficiently and quickly, you need practice, a good tool, and knowledge of dozens of nuances. Let's look at 10 tips and life hacks that will take your soldering skills and convenience to the next level. Many of them are quite

How to make any bend on a pipe without a pipe bender

Sometimes you have to bend pipes for a pipeline or various metal structures. Having only a grinder and a welding machine, this can be done without a pipe bender. The process is not fast, but it works 100%.

11 tricks and life hacks for handymen and electronics

Many everyday problems can be solved using simple homemade tools. Let's look at 11 useful life hacks, most of which can actually come in handy right now. These are worthwhile, proven solutions and advice.

How to make a powerful 12V soldering iron from a nail

To solder large parts, you need a soldering iron of appropriate power that can heat them well. You can literally make such a device from an ordinary nail and nichrome wire. This is a very simple device, powered by a 12V unit.

How to make a device for melting aluminum on a gas stove

To melt aluminum, the heat produced by a regular kitchen gas stove is sufficient. To do this, you only need a crucible and a screen.All this is done simply from pipe scraps.

How to mark the ends of profile pipes for cutting at different angles and subsequent connection with your own hands

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