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How to wash a gun with polyurethane foam at a fraction of the cost?

When a gun with a screwed-on cylinder, in which there is still unused polyurethane foam, is simply put aside, then even after a short time the foam inside the gun will dry out and it will be difficult to use it again. To

How to find a ripe and sweet watermelon every time

With the onset of summer, watermelon lovers are looking forward to this fragrant berry appearing on fruit shelves. But when it comes to choosing, most buyers are confused and rely more on luck.

How to get rid of flies and ants in the house with homemade remedies

How intrusive, unpleasant, and downright annoying house flies can be, I think there is no need to remind or explain to anyone. In addition to moral discomfort, these buzzing insects are also carriers of various pathogenic bacteria, and

How to freeze green grapes so that the berries do not lose their original shape

Freezing is one of the most convenient ways to preserve nutrients with minimal loss. Light grape varieties should be frozen in sugar syrup. The syrup is prepared from two glasses of water and one glass of sugar. Change proportions

How to make roller blinds from PP pipes for pennies

You will have to pay a tidy sum for roller blinds in the store, and it remains to be seen whether they will fit the interior and the size of the window sash. They can be made from quite affordable materials, varying sizes and colors, at a minimum of cost.

6 useful ideas from useless parts

In some cases, products and materials unsuitable for their intended purpose can become the basis for making life hacks that are useful in the home and at work. Below are 6 such transformations, some of which you will clearly take note of.

An experiment with cleaning frying pans and pots from stubborn deposits using only home remedies

In fact, the product that I have recently been using for this purpose is great for getting rid of dirt, for example, on stoves in the bathroom and kitchen. Thanks to it, the washbasin, toilet, and other toilet and kitchen accessories shine like new.

How to easily clean hob grates from days-long deposits

The eternal headache of bringing them to shine? I have my own recipe for how to do this quickly, without any expensive or specially advertised means. I don’t presume to say that it is suitable for all types of grates, but for cast iron ones, like

We reliably repair a mosquito net in a couple of minutes

The cat tore the mosquito net. Or the birds pecked. Of course, you can cover the break with tape, which will look untidy, collect dust and dirt, and eventually fall off. But it can be done well.

An idea for any workshop: canister drawers

Plastic canisters for various technical liquids and food products have an optimal combination of strength, flexibility and elasticity. Therefore, they can be confidently used for various purposes, for example, as

How to assemble a knife sharpener using only scrap materials

A dull kitchen knife is an eternal headache for many who like to spend time in the kitchen cooking something delicious. No matter how hard these knives are sharpened, at the right moment they will definitely turn out to be dull. Are knives now being made from something like this?

7 worthwhile lifehacks for work and workshop

Useful tips or life hacks are always appreciated among any masters. After all, with their help you can do what is impossible with the standard approach. Life hacks make life much easier for everyone.

How to quickly get rid of grass at the joints of slabs on paths

Paths in the garden or country house, lined with decorative tiles, look impressive and aesthetically pleasing. If not for one BUT. Weeds grow in the joints of the tiles. The appearance of paved paths and areas with sprouted weeds immediately loses its attractiveness. Like with

An effective way to clean white sneakers using dishwasher tablets

Dishwasher tablets have the ideal chemical composition for washing white items: socks, kitchen towels and... sneakers. The product washes, whitens, removes grease, removes unpleasant odors and does not contain aggressive

How to remove a mosquito net from a window if the handles are broken

Mosquito nets for windows are made in a special frame with handles by which you can hold them to remove them. But they are short-lived and often break, so it becomes difficult to remove the mesh without such handles. You can use women's

How to connect profile pipes of different sections at right angles

It is not particularly difficult to connect two profile pipes of the same shape and size at right angles. To do this, it is enough to make bevels at the ends at 45 degrees and press them together using the resulting cut lines. At first sight

How to make a frameless mosquito net for a plastic window at a fraction of the cost

It is necessary to spend a lot of time, effort and energy to find and buy in stores or on the market a ready-made mosquito net on a frame of a suitable size and color. A finished mesh with frame costs an average of 1,000 rubles, while 1

Clever life hacks from the master skillful hands

Seven tips on how to use a door hinge at home, boil tea on a paint can, cut a plastic pipe with a beer stopper and repair a boss on a metal cable.

2 life hacks for owners of bimetallic radiators

Bimetallic radiators are the most common for installation in houses and apartments. This is understandable: optimal cost, good heat dissipation, long service life, and most importantly, low weight. Below are 2 useful life hacks that will definitely

How to remove sweat stains from white clothes without expensive chemicals

Sweat stains look especially sloppy on light-colored items, making you think about throwing your favorite item in the trash. But blouses, dresses and T-shirts can be saved as there are effective ways to remove these yellow stains from clothes.

How to protect a balcony or room from direct sunlight in the summer heat using a mosquito net

Almost any traditional protection from direct solar radiation in the summer heat in the form of roller shutters, film tinting, blinds and, especially, curtains are located on the inside of window openings and do not cope satisfactorily with their

As many as 8 options for making new handles for a mosquito net

In the process of using mosquito nets, they wear out and tear, and the handles break. If the canvas is intact, but the factory holders are broken, this does not mean that the structure needs to be thrown away. There are at least 8 ways to make reliable

How to Make Toilet Cleaning Cubes

Over time, the inner walls of the toilet become dirty and it is not always possible to restore the surface to its original form. Many purchased products do not work or do not clean well. There is a solution - you can create cleaning cubes consisting of available

How to assemble a structure for sharpening knives from available materials

Knifes sold in stores, despite their high price, often do not cope with the task, in particular, they do not ensure a constant sharpening angle. You can save your family budget and ensure the quality of sharpening with the help of a homemade

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