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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.