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How long does the water leave the sink? Clean the blockage in 5 minutes

With a situation where the water from the sink leaves very slowly or does not drain at all, everyone has met. There is no time or knowledge to thoroughly clean the sewer, and you need to use the sink immediately. Is it possible to restore performance without

How to light a fire with a plastic bag

Experienced tourists know several ways of kindling fire in the forest without matches and lighters, but they all require great physical effort and special equipment. We offer one more, you do not need to rub anything, the sun will work.

The strongest connection of wires of large cross section without thickening with twist

The splicing of stranded wires of large cross section only twisted in the future is accompanied by its oxidation, deterioration of contact and increase resistance. Plus, the usual twist has a non-aesthetic appearance and a significant thickening in

How to turn a bolt into a combination lock

Some crafts are interesting not only for their purpose, but also for the original technical device. These, of course, include a combination lock. The work consists of three stages: manufacturing of parts and assemblies, assembly and installation of a code combination

How to completely clean and lubricate a drill

The main danger for an electric drill is dust that has entered the body. An anchor, a button, a speed regulator, etc. are jammed from it. Therefore, after each very dusty operation, the tool should be disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. If this is not

Soldering sleeves - your salvation when there is no way to use a soldering iron

Soldering wires is a complex skill that is not available to everyone. To solder well, you need practice and lack of rush. There is an alternative, very simple and faster way to connect wires using special heat-shrink sleeves with

5 devices that will turn your drill and grinder into a radically different tool

Many people have a drill, screwdriver or grinder. To increase the return and save money, you can purchase adapters and nozzles, as a result, the functionality will expand and there will be no need to purchase special tools and equipment.

I don’t use the garlic squeezer anymore, a useful trick for chopping garlic

Most people use a garlic crusher or a grater with small cloves to chop garlic. With these devices, everything is well crushed and, in essence, it suits everyone. But you remember how hard it is to wash the garlic press, pick out

How to fix washing powder problems with a washing machine

All owners of washing machines notice that over time, part of the powder remains in a special compartment, is not completely washed off. This has a negative effect on the quality of washing - the recommended amount of detergents is reduced.

Sharpening and hardening of the blade of a pencil sharpener

The performance of a pencil sharpener depends on the characteristics of its blade. If it is made of bad steel or hardened incorrectly, then its edge quickly wears out.The situation can be corrected by giving up the heat treatment blade, and then sharpening it. it

A quick and 100% way to eliminate leaking toilet bowl

Each of us met with an unpleasant situation - the tank is filled with water, the float is raised to the upper position, and the water constantly leaks a little. There is a cardinal option - to completely replace the entire mechanism, but it is expensive and long. Also to

How to easily “force” a chainsaw to cut evenly and without costs

Many, even new chainsaws, are crooked. Can this shortcoming be eliminated on my own and what needs to be done? Most often, this problem is associated with a chain, bus or sprocket. But, before embarking on them, it will not hurt to recharge

How professionals sharpen and monitor scissors

Scissors, depending on the purpose, have a different appearance. Some of them can be completely made of metal, while others have plastic handles. Their blades are joined with rivets or screws. But the most important thing is that

How to make comfortable toothbrush handles for files

Files are smaller versions of files and are designed to work with small parts. The most common straight single-end tools, one side of which has a working notch, and the other is a long cylindrical

Simple earnings with Yandex.Toloka. My personal experience

Today I want to tell how to organize additional earnings in the Yandex.Toloka project. This article will omit the registration process in the project and linking the Yandex.Money wallet, as it is very simple and has no difficulties

The consequences of adding citric acid to washing machines

In many regions of our country, water quality indicators do not meet the standards for household appliances. It has many calcium salts, at high temperatures or after each drying, solid deposits form on the surfaces that adversely affect

How to open a tin can with a spoon

Many have encountered a situation where there is nothing to open a tin can - either there is no special can opener in the kitchen, or they forgot to take it for a picnic. There is a simple and fairly safe method, it can be used for all cans, not

How to make a durable and anatomical knife handle in 10 minutes

Kitchen or household knives usually last a long time and you get so used to them that it is a pity to throw them away even if the handle is broken. Is it possible to restore it without much time and money? What is needed for this?

How to turn an electric motor anchor into an effective tool

From the rotor of a burned-out brush motor, on the basis of which almost all electric tools are assembled - grinders, drills, hammer drills, drills, electric saws, etc. - an interesting and practical tool can be made that can

5 drill tips for a radical expansion of functionality

A good drill provides, in addition to tool rotation, a wide range of revolutions and a reverse. To expand its capabilities, there are various nozzles that transform the rotation of the spindle into reciprocating, vibration and shock

How to simply remove solid deposits from the drain tank in any way possible

In many regions, water does not meet the requirements for plumbing equipment - too hard. Over time, calcium salts harden and are deposited on the inner surfaces of the drain tank, this not only spoils its appearance, but also violates

How to change a worn chuck with a new drill

Neither a drill, nor a puncher, nor a screwdriver without a chuck can work. Moreover, this node is very busy. Each time the tool is changed, it must be untwisted and twisted again.

Homemade recyclable brush that does not stick to debris

Pile brushes when cleaning animal hair are stuffed in shreds, so they need to be cleaned often. It is much more convenient to use special rubber panicles or to make their analogue from recycled materials. This homemade product is well suited for cleaning wool on

How to quickly peel and chop garlic - chef's advice

Garlic as a spice is used in many dishes, it gives them a unique aroma and smell. It is used as a component of marinades for meat of various kinds, salads and even drinks. But there is one problem - many do not like when the leftovers
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