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Now the handles of the mosquito net will not break, a useful modification

The plastic handles on the inserted mosquito net dry out and become brittle. When you try to remove it they simply break off. Replacing handles with new ones gives only a temporary effect for 2-3 years, and to do this you must first visit

A cheap way to paint and protect a barrel from rust

When storing water for household needs in metal containers, rust actively develops. As a result, the water turns brown, so its use even for irrigation becomes unacceptable. This problem can be solved by applying

Making a foam nozzle for a garden hose

When washing a car, carpets or paving slabs with a garden hose, there is a very lack of foam nozzle, as in car washes. Having half an hour of free time and inexpensive plastic fittings for an adhesive PVC pipe, you can make such a nozzle yourself.

How to unclog a toilet with a plastic bottle

The most unexpected troubles always happen suddenly. For example, the toilet is clogged and the water does not flow out. There is no plunger at hand, what can be done in this situation? How to get out of such an annoying situation? And here ingenuity and

How to build the cheapest and most complete greenhouse

The construction of a greenhouse is not always associated with large expenses when its cost is higher than the possible harvest over many seasons. If you approach the selection of materials with special diligence, everything can turn out very inexpensively, literally less than 20 dollars,

Repairing a leaky barrel in just 1 minute using the old-fashioned method

Steel containers for collecting and storing precipitation for irrigation and other household needs rust quite quickly, since they come into contact with water for a long time. As a result, over the years, such tanks become leaky. To repair them they can

How to make a pneumatic cylinder from PVC pipe

Many mechanisms can be equipped with a pneumatic cylinder that creates a pushing force when supplying air under pressure. This is a very simple and inexpensive device to manufacture, which can be assembled at home from PVC pipes.

How to make a powerful 4-piston mini compressor from disposable syringes

From used disposable syringes and other waste, you can assemble a mini piston compressor with sufficient performance for inflating bicycle tires. The value of such equipment is both in practical use and aesthetic pleasure from

Repair power plastic parts quickly without glue

Gluing chipped plastic parts that are under stress is useless in most cases. The broken part will constantly fall off under load, even if you use very good expensive glue. In such a situation it is better to use

How to make a crown of any size from a pipe

If it is necessary to drill a large diameter hole in wood, a crown is required. Moreover, the larger the hole needed, the more expensive the cost of such a crown. If the need for this tool is one-time, then there is no point in buying it. In this case

How to make a powerful siren from a tin can

Motor sirens, although considered obsolete, unlike more modern analogues with a speaker, distribute sound 360 degrees. They have a very simple structure, so they can be made by hand. If necessary purchase

A universal recipe for feeding tomatoes during fruit ripening

Timely application of fertilizers in the form of root and foliar fertilizers for tomatoes, as well as for other vegetables, leads to a significant increase in the yield of the plantation. And it’s not just a matter of timely replenishing what is removed from the soil by plants.

How to turn an angle grinder into a renovator

Not every workshop has a renovator due to its rather highly specialized application. If the need for it arises only occasionally, then you can make an attachment for an angle grinder that allows you to replace the renovator. When installing it on an angle grinder with

How to reliably restore broken threads on plastic

When repairing household appliances, you often have to deal with broken threads on the plastic housing. As a result, you have to assemble using fewer fasteners, which is naturally unreliable, or use glue, which complicates subsequent installation.

Without chemicals, we light coals in the grill quickly and easily

You can quickly light up the coals for a barbecue not only with a special liquid product, but also with regular paper, if you place it correctly. The advantage of this method is, firstly, its low cost, and secondly, the absence of caustic chemical fumes. Fried food

3 do-it-yourself drill attachments

A drill is one of the most versatile tools for a small workshop. This is due to the possibility of installing various equipment on it for drilling, grinding, milling, and polishing. Many of these attachments are so simple that they

How to make a macro lens for your phone camera

A macro lens for a phone camera is not exactly necessary, but sometimes it comes in handy. For example, for lovers of macro photography. For those who love the macro world, you can shoot not only photos, but also videos through a macro lens. Moreover, such a thing can

How to properly care for your multicooker

Caring for a multicooker or rice cooker is not limited to just washing the inside of the bowl. There are at least 3 more places, the lack of care of which leads to excessive consumption of electricity by the device when performing automatic modes. If

How to make a stool seat from PET covers and other plastic

If you are passionate about carpentry, you can make quite beautiful and comfortable furniture at home. However, without having a bright talent for this, all projects turn out to be standard ones of the same type. To make something truly original, you can use unusual

Useful uses for tin cans: how to make a mini oven for outdoor cooking

To cook outdoors, you can make a portable wood stove. It is installed on a table in the garden or in a gazebo, where cooking in the summer is much more pleasant than in the kitchen. This wood stove is very economical. She will help out more than once

How to clean carbon deposits from a grill grate without extra effort

The season for barbecue and outdoor recreation has long begun. For obvious reasons, this year going out to relax in nature is quite a troublesome task. However, some townspeople moved outside the city to their dachas early in the spring. And this is where it begins

How to make good use of ash after a fire at your summer cottage?

Experienced summer residents, burning plant debris and organic residues throughout the spring and summer, carefully store the resulting ashes. Such a valuable product has no expiration date and retains the entire range of useful elements when stored in a dry place.

How to quickly update old shoe soles

The sole is the part of the shoe that is subject to wear and tear more than other parts. After all, it is what provides traction with the ground, asphalt, or other surfaces. When the sole wears out to holes, we usually throw this pair in the trash

How to return yellowed plastic to its original appearance

Over time, white and light gray plastic parts on computer hardware and console cases turn yellow. This is an inherent quality of ABS plastic, from which the casings of almost all equipment are made. Because of this, it looks outdated and

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