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3 tricks when working with wood
Today it is rarely possible to find products made entirely of solid wood. Most often you have to deal with wood-particle panels or laminated materials such as plywood. The surface of such slabs, especially finishing ones, on the front side is usually
Super fast microwave breakfast in 2 minutes
It’s just a cosmos fast breakfast, besides tasty, healthy and natural. Minimum products, maximum cooking time with heat treatment no more than 5 minutes. You still think that making a sandwich is faster, but not yet
How to extend the life of the washing machine
Everyone knows that a washing machine, like any device, has its own service life. But, in most cases, the washing machine fails, and not having served its due date, at least the one indicated in its technical passport.
How to wash green stuff
Accidentally stained with brilliant green, it is not necessary to rub your hands under water red-hot. In order to get rid of traces, it is enough to use any of 11 methods that help to comfortably reduce this fluid from the skin.
How to restore an old ax
The modern market offers many types and varieties of axes, both domestic and foreign, in various designs and purposes. It is very difficult to choose the right one until you check it in action. Yes, and they are considerable
How to remove a broken drill chip (5 ways)
No one is immune from such an annoying failure as breaking a drill during operation. And the drill is not so pathetic as the part that was being processed at that time. If a fragment of the drill broke with a protruding tail, then removing it is not so difficult. But if
Repair torn loops
We have a rare thing in our family - a stereo system in a wooden case with a glass facade. Unfortunately, during transportation, the top cover was broken from the canopies. I decided to restore it, at the same time making a small instruction, because the used
Straighten dents on the speaker cap
Now a lot of speakers are made with open dynamic heads. Their diffuser does not protect anything, neither the grid nor the grille. Of course there are speakers with a removable panel, but this is another case. Also when transporting individual speakers
Remove disc scratches
Even experienced drivers, no, no, yes, they will cling so tightly to the curb that they will scratch their alloy wheels. The situation is very common. Of course, this is not critical, you can ride like that, but it is better to make little effort and eliminate visible scratches. Is not
Plastic repair on the example of a gas tank
My lawnmower had a serious problem - a hole in the gas tank formed. Having found out the price of a new tank (about 200 bucks), I decided to repair the old one, especially since I have been repairing plastic medical parts for several years
How to check the power tool anchor at home
Self-checking the motor armature can easily be done at home.This will allow, firstly, to independently restore the tool’s performance, and secondly, not to overpay the specialist for a fairly simple
6 Ways to Prevent Nut Loosening
Threaded connections are quite reliable and effective. They are considered one of the most common and cost-effective. However, when exposed to vibration, there is a possibility of their weakening. This can often be seen with nuts, arbitrarily
15 useful life hacks with WD-40
The VD-40 tool was developed to protect parts from corrosion. It has proven itself in all areas of application. At the same time, its manufacturers hide the composition of manufacture, even having refused a patent. This does not stop many craftsmen from conducting
Repair a broken connector tongue
A plastic connector for connecting an Internet cable is a very fragile thing. Especially often, when the cable is regularly connected to various devices, the locking tab of the connector breaks. Such a malfunction leads to the fact that the detachable connection does not
Independent manufacture of an extractor for twisting a broken screw
If you had to tighten small screws into hardwood, then, most likely, you have already encountered their breakdown at the most inopportune moment. As a result (for example, when installing the piano loop) there is a double problem:
Unusual use of the WD-40
WD-40 is a mineral oil based solvent. The product has a low viscosity, which allows you to use it as an aerosol and penetrate into any, even the smallest holes, cavities or cracks. Popularity WD-40
How to eliminate the gaps between the chimney and slate
Surely, many owners of stove-heated houses are faced with such a problem as leaking rainwater on the outer walls of a brick pipe, through the roof and attic, to the ceiling of the house. Especially with heavy rain. How tightly do not fit the sheets
Reliable DIY glue for slate
Slate - the material for covering roofs is pretty good and practical. And relatively inexpensive, in comparison with other, more modern and stylish coatings. But he has one good minus; it is painfully fragile. Especially after some
Sewer drain cleaning with soda and vinegar
Drains in sinks and bathrooms become clogged even with careful use. Debris accumulates gradually, starting with a normal plaque and ending with lumps. At the same time, the rate of water drainage is significantly reduced. If you do not take urgent measures, then
A quick way to install posts
It is quite possible to save time and effort in the work of installing wooden poles if you resort to this simple and simple technique. So, right to the point, what is the trick. The usual, classical method, involves digging a well, installing
Three ways to remove a rivet
Many industrial products use rivets as a way to securely and quickly fasten a knot that will not be further disassembled. Often rivets connect thin sheet metals. If you have a need to remove the stave and not
DIY marble concrete floor in a garage
The owner of a garage with concrete cover is familiar with one tricky nuance of revising or cleaning a garage space. This is an unpleasant moment. Few people want to talk about him. It's about a concrete floor. More precisely, about its properties. No matter how you sweep away the dirt and
How to eliminate the runout of a cartridge in a screwdriver
Sometimes there is a problem of the runout of the cartridge in a screwdriver or drill. The tool was presented or it was bought a long time ago, the defect was not noticed on time, there is no check and no claim can be made. And working with such a screwdriver is very difficult or impossible. I AM
How to quickly make a self-locking nut
A self-locking nut is a very useful thing, especially when you need to fix a unit or assembly that is subjected to dynamic loads. A simple connection under the influence of vibration will quickly weaken and begin to unscrew, which is fraught