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Modern washing machines are reliable devices that rarely fail due to design flaws or low-quality components. But the true scourge of automatic washing machines is corrosion. Destruction of the tank cross

Berts have long become common footwear, both in civilian life and in the army. But if you constantly wear them and there is not enough time and there are no special devices and means for caring for them, then problems with your feet may arise, and shoes

Combustion products and remains of hot metal fall and stick to the internal surfaces of the gas-conducting elements of the welding torch, located in the active zone of the welding process. Over time, this inevitably leads to a violation of the correct

There is no need to explain how important a sharp knife with a comfortable and non-slip handle is in the kitchen. Also, such a knife is indispensable when hiking, fishing or hunting. You can make such a handle for a knife, hatchet, spinning rod or winter fishing rod from corks from under

The chaotic arrangement of logs in the firebox of the stove and their traditional ignition from below leads to the fact that solid fuel quickly flares up in a short time and a significant part of the generated heat simply goes into the chimney, without bringing any

The heads of old axes are usually massive, and their shapes do not meet modern ergonomic and design requirements. Therefore, it is necessary to remove excess metal, change the shapes and make the ax handle from durable wood with a beautiful texture.

Sometimes a master encounters difficulties in his work that cannot be solved with the help of expensive purchased tools and devices. Below are 15 life hacks that will help you get out of a difficult situation and improve your work processes.

Often the necessary tool, device or material is not at hand. But if you look around and think, you can find a solution. It is possible that from the 10 life hacks below, you will need some today, tomorrow or in the near future.

Choosing a ripe watermelon is not so easy. There is no single sign by which one could accurately select this ripe berry. The ripeness of a watermelon is determined by a set of indicators, and even then some of them do not work for certain varieties.

It is very interesting to watch videos of authors from Asia on the Internet. They are often characterized by naivety and exaggeration of the final result. Let's look at one of them. A video by a Vietnamese video blogger called “How to double the water pressure

Smelting aluminum on an industrial scale is a very energy-intensive process. Aluminum smelters consume enormous amounts of electricity. Therefore, they are located near large power plants. But these energy costs are associated with smelting

Silicone is widely used in industry, technical equipment, medicine, and also in households for sealing and lubrication. Even utensils are made from food-grade silicone in which food can be prepared without harm to human health. Below

The tearing of the endpaper from the book block is the most common “disease” of school textbooks, which have been passed through the hands of students for years. For repairs, they often use tape or just a strip of paper, but both options give only a short-term effect,

New article with life hacks, handmade ideas and secret tips. To put it simply – secret advice from “men with hands.” We watch, we learn, we remember.

Typically, detachable connections of plastic pipes are made using the so-called “American”. This is the conventional name for joining using a union nut. Well, or to be even more detailed, the connection of pipes using a fitting, which is

Today's conversation will be about another way to combat limescale and urinary stones on the surface of the toilet. The chemical industry produces many compounds that are designed to combat this scourge. But the lively mind and skillful hands of the residents

In some situations, such an improvised jack is simply irreplaceable; for example, with its help you can lift a weight almost from zero. A gap of 1 mm is sufficient for this. At the same time, it is capable of lifting significant loads such as

Summer water supply in the courtyard of a country house, on a summer cottage or in a garden is collected in mid-spring and dismantled in the first month of autumn. When installing it, there is no need for strong and sealed, and therefore expensive, connections. I have an opportunity

In the summer, caring for plants in the yard, country house or garden requires water, which is best supplied using a summer water supply. In the fall it can be easily disassembled until next year. Moreover, for its installation we can completely do without

When the tip of the key breaks for one reason or another and remains in the lock core, the situation seems hopeless. But if you have suitable materials or objects at hand, then through simple manipulations the tip of the key can be easily

The standard ventilation function, in the form of an inclined flap, does not always provide the required air inflow or outflow. If you open the window wide, it is possible that the wind will blow stronger than necessary. A do-it-yourself fixer will help create

As soon as folk craftsmen used nail polish remover, they didn’t use it for anything. And for removing labels from bottles, and for wiping porcelain, and for removing chewing gum from clothes. The list could go on for a long time. Another method is described below

Such a mini-pump can be useful when performing small jobs in a home workshop, when you need to pump something or wash small parts.Any adult can make it; all you need is care and attention.

Plastic utensils are very convenient. It is lightweight, varied in shape and capacity, and inexpensive. And, it would seem, why repair it? After all, it is cheap and sold everywhere. I went and bought a new one. But there are situations when a broken plastic, for example,