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DIY laminate flooring

Many people give their preference to laminate flooring. This material gives the room a beautiful and neat appearance. As a rule, the advantage of a laminate is that its installation is simple and quick. In order to lay a laminate

Wall alignment with lighthouses

Aligning the walls is a rather complicated construction operation that requires certain skills. It is especially difficult when the wall surface has a large blockage, or horizontal or vertical curvature. Therefore, before proceeding to

How to lay tiles on a wall

One of the best and most practical options for decorating the walls of a room with special conditions is ceramic tile. Especially this option is suitable for the bathroom, bathrooms, and kitchen. If you have the necessary tools and skills, then it is better to perform

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

How to install a window sill if a window is already standing

Sometimes, due to damage, it is necessary to dismantle the old window sill, and install a new one. Some at one time did not order a window sill with plastic windows, but later decided to install it. Now we will consider step by step

Repair of the axle box without replacement

Dripping water from a closed tap in the kitchen can easily ruin family relationships. There is an opposite process - nothing elevates a man so much in the eyes of his wife as independent repair of plumbing, electrical and other household devices.

How to reanimate a ball valve if it is stuck

At some point you needed to shut off the water supply in the apartment or house, but all your attempts to turn the long-unused shut-off valve failed. The reason for this phenomenon is commonplace - the use of low-quality plumbing

Water tap dripping: how to fix a water leak?

Leaking water from a faucet in the kitchen or in the bathroom is quite common. The leak itself does not pose a serious threat, but there are a number of reasons that determine the need to eliminate it. Firstly, this will avoid unnecessary expenses for

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.

Do-it-yourself installation of a heated towel rail

It is very convenient to have a heated towel rail in the bathroom. With it, you can always dry wet clothes, washed baby diapers, and other things. In addition, a heated towel rail can act as a bathroom heater.

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

Super tile laying with super comb

Is it possible to quickly and efficiently lay dimensional tiles on large volumes? What new techniques and homemade tools exist for this? Are there subtleties in this work and modern devices? All these questions can be answered.

Installing a circulation pump in the heating system using a bypass

Gravity heating system with water circulation due to the temperature difference (and hence density) of the coolant in the direct and return pipes, can be mounted and used only for small one-story houses. Today for this purpose (and for

Grouting between tiles

Ceramic tile is a material with excellent moisture resistance. Therefore, it is actively used in the repair of bathrooms, kitchens and other rooms with high humidity. But keep in mind that tile cladding always has

Search for metal objects in the wall with a small magnet

In order to find various fastening elements in the wall: nails, bolts, studs, frame, it is not necessary to have expensive metal detectors or other search equipment in stock. There is a way much simpler and faster, not requiring large

How to distribute tile adhesive when laying tiles

Tiles and stone are very durable materials, so they should serve for a long time, without requiring intermediate repairs. If the tile falls off or, moreover, breaks down during operation, then the cause is most likely due to problems with

Application of the template for bricklaying

Without proper experience, brickwork is slow, which is caused by the complexity of laying the mortar. When smoothing it with a trowel, an uneven layer is obtained, as a result, the bricks lie crookedly, and their alignment with the lace takes a lot

How to make a rectangular cutout in ceramic tiles

Ceramic tile has great strength. She is able to withstand a load of 3 tons per square centimeter, which is much more than concrete and even reinforced concrete have this parameter. Having a high rate of rigidity, it does not bend or

A tap is flowing, we are repairing a single lever mixer

When water starts to flow from the faucet in the kitchen or bath, it’s bad on either side. It’s unpleasant to see a wet tap body, a sink or a sink every day and pay extra money for unused liters of water. But the most dangerous thing is

Unusual dropdown outlet repair

I think that most people have encountered such a problem as a socket falling out of the wall. This can happen either immediately after a poor-quality repair, or over time, when the socket becomes loose from multiple plugs. A business

How to seal a hole in a chipboard

During the repair or relocation, anything can happen to the furniture. For example, making repairs in a room and moving a heavy cupboard, or wall section, you can inadvertently drop and damage furniture. Or in the process of moving, crooked assistants will drop. Yes little

Repair a small bath in 7 days

Faced with the need for repairs in the bathroom, the first question that arises is: whom to entrust with the performance of such work. The following problem automatically appears: how to find a good master so that he will realize your dream. AT

Universal heaters of a new generation

In the following article, the properties, scope and features of applying modern insulation of a new generation will be examined in detail. As an example, and not for advertising purposes, products of the Polynor brand are selected - one-component

Plasterboard ceiling box

The most common ceiling finish is the use of drywall for the manufacture of boxes. There are many options for what can be made of this material. It can be multi-level ceilings, as well as elements in the form of geometric shapes.
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