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Remove the ball from the foam gun
In the upper part of the gun there is a special adapter (threaded fitting) for connecting a cylinder with a foam composition under pressure. After attaching the cylinder to the adapter, the pressure extends to the entire interior
Cleaning silverware at home
Recently, I got into my hands a set of silver cutlery, which is about a hundred years old. During this time, the spoons and knives had time to darken and rust, and I decided to clean them of the formed plaque. In this article I will share a fairly effective way, with
An innovative way to connect two wires
Progress does not stand still and a simple heat shrink to insulate the wire will not surprise anyone. Therefore, now we will talk about a completely new and innovative way to connect two wires without soldering, twisting in a couple of seconds. New on sale
Sharpening a chain of a chainsaw with a drill
The cutting edges of chains of gasoline or electric saws become dull over time. A blunt saw loses performance and overloads the drive motor. Of course, you can contact a specialized service center that performs chain sharpening. But,
How to sharpen the drill yourself manually
For sharpening drills, there are special devices that help to properly withstand all the working angles of this tool. But if there is no necessary device at hand, then it is easy to learn how to carry out this crucial operation yourself. Start off
How to remove superglue from clothes or surfaces - three ways
Superglue widely used in everyday life (Moment superglue) is made on the basis of cyanocrylate. If it gets on your fingers, it can immediately glue the skin and causes certain difficulties when washing. If this glue gets on the fabric of clothing
Cache in a desk drawer
The need for a simple and reliable home cache is obvious. The false bottom in the drawer of the desk is easy to make yourself. This is a very effective cache.
Tricks of a bayonet knife that not everyone knows about
The military bayonet-knife for the legendary AK-74 entered service in the 60s of the last century and since then remains a reliable assistant to the soldier, not only in the Russian army. Moreover, not everyone, even those who served and went on guard, knows what
Styrofoam varnish
Sometimes it becomes necessary to protect a product from environmental influences. In other words - paint, varnish. But, it is not always at hand lacquer or paint that can dry in a short time.
Rust removal and file restoration
It happens that he didn’t follow, didn’t notice the file laid down by another tool, and he was looking - already covered with rust. And it’s a pity to throw it away and it’s inconvenient to use - it “takes” badly.
How to sanitize and eliminate odors on a chopping board
Disinfection of wooden cutting surfaces is an effective way to get rid of bacteria and microorganisms. They multiply in cracks, chips, on a smooth and rough surface, feeding on the remnants of products. It is especially important to disinfect
The method of kindling coal without liquid for ignition
Imagine that going to barbecue, for some reason, you did not buy liquid for igniting charcoal. It would seem that a hopeless situation: coal cannot be ignited just like that, there may not be other firewood in place ... But there is a simple and tricky one
How to remove a dent in wood
The strength and hardness of wood is several times less than that of metals, even as soft as aluminum. Therefore, when working with wood, especially at the final stages of its processing, you should be especially careful.
How to make a twisted usb cable from ordinary
The essence of the matter is that a standard cable is very inconvenient in that it is long. When you drive, the cable is constantly confused at hand, twisted onto the gear shift knob.
A simple tool for controlling the correct angle when manually sharpening a knife
Manual sharpening requires skills and perseverance, which are often lacking. Without proper experience, trying to sharpen a blade is difficult to maintain the same, and most importantly the correct angle.
Movable bracket for securing the ball from the ball joint
After the car repair, worn-out parts and assemblies that are unsuitable for direct use remain, but which are of some value, both with their material and residual functionality.
DIY heated insoles
Insoles with electric heating are a truly magnificent thing that will especially appeal to those who spend a lot of time outdoors in the winter, waiting for a bus at a bus stop or for other reasons. Really like this homemade fishermen or hunters.
How to repair a burnt carpet
The carpet not only insulates the floor and makes it pleasant to walk on it, but also serves as a real decoration of the room, especially when it is in harmony with the interior of the room.
How to properly and reliably wind flax on plumbing connections
Despite the availability of modern materials for sealing plumbing threaded joints, flax remains relevant due to its reliability, resistance to high temperatures, the possibility of adjustment and a long service life.
How to cheaply repair a rusted tool
Almost always, if any tool is idle, it begins to rust. It is worth only one winter to leave pliers or wire cutters in an unheated room and in the spring you can observe a layer of red rust on the surface. I will show cheap and
How to make a wing bolt from a regular bolt and a PET bottle
Wing nuts, like regular hexagonal products, are standard hardware that can be easily purchased at any store selling building materials or metal products.
How to protect iPhone charging cord
In places of a sharp change in the diameter of the iPhone power cord, stress concentration is most often observed during its operation (bending, stretching). As a result, in these sections the insulation wears out faster or even completely lost.
How to install an outlet if there are short wires
Over time, in Soviet homes, sooner or later, it is necessary to change the sockets. They are shaky, modern euro plugs do not climb into them, there are other reasons. The wiring in the old buildings of the Soviet Union is made of aluminum. Single Core Aluminum
How to keep the remote control buttons in perfect condition
Nowadays, almost everyone in the house has electronic equipment that needs to be controlled using a remote control. With frequent use of the remote control, the characters printed on the buttons are erased over time, causing some discomfort when