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How to quickly make a gasket for a plastic container

A gasket is used to tightly seal the threaded parts of any sealed containers. Over time, it loses elasticity, so it stops working. In this case, it is necessary to replace it with a new purchased or homemade one. The simplest and cheapest way is to

How to cut a dozen cherry tomatoes in one motion

Cherry tomatoes are used in many salads and dishes. They are small, look interesting, and are pleasant and convenient to eat. They are usually placed in a dish cut in half. So, in order to save time and effort, I suggest you get acquainted with interesting

How to straighten thick copper wire quickly

Sometimes electrical or radio installation requires a perfectly straight piece of copper wire. To make coils, connectors, shunts or other elements from it. There are no problems with thin-section wire, but how to straighten wire 1-4 mm thick?

How to pump air into a can

A can of compressed air is used to blow dust and dirt out of hard-to-reach places with a directed flow. It is used to clean various boards, keyboards, fans, etc. Such a can is a necessary thing, but its cost is clearly overpriced. Due to this

Don't throw away coffee grounds: 10 beneficial uses

Have you brewed aromatic coffee and are going to throw the used filter or coffee grounds into the trash? Stop! Did you know that it has various benefits and benefits for improving skin condition, gardening and can

How to straighten thick wire without effort

It may be necessary to perfectly align very thick steel wire. How to do it? It would seem that the problem cannot be solved in a home workshop. Since it’s difficult to even bend a wire 4-6 mm in diameter, let alone straighten it...

How to quickly peel a kiwi, mango or avocado

I don't know about mangoes and avocados, but everyone loves kiwi. A very healthy fruit, it has a high content of vitamin C and an excellent unique taste. Typically, kiwis are peeled with a paring knife to minimize waste. But there is much

Cheap electric heating system for a small room

To maintain a constant temperature in a small room in winter, the cheapest way is to use an electric heating cable. In conjunction with an adjustable thermostat, it is able to maintain a comfortable temperature 24 hours a day. To

How to make a cheap swivel TV bracket

A TV bracket is not cheap, so it makes sense to make it yourself. Since it is located behind the screen and is completely invisible, its appearance does not matter at all. This allows you not to bother with the selection

How to light a match if the Cherkash box has become unusable

It often happens that both Cherkash boxes on both sides have become unusable. And when the need arises to light a match, it simply breaks. Although the box is almost full, it is not possible to use it. How to get out of this

How to move a large cabinet alone with one hand

Very often during renovation it is necessary to move large furniture within the room. If you have a whole team of movers on hand, then you are unlikely to need this advice. But if you are alone and you need to move a huge cabinet,

5 useful ideas for a welder

When performing welding, you need to achieve reliability, accuracy and neatness of the connection. Let's consider 5 ideas, using which you can achieve the highest quality results. If you need to weld a thin pipe at right angles to the end of a thick pipe,

How to refill a gas can from a large propane tank

Portable burners and camping stoves operate from a small disposable gas cylinder, which is clearly overpriced compared to the prices of propane at regular gas stations. In this regard, you can save a lot by refilling such

How to bend a profile pipe at any angle

When it is necessary to make an element with an angle of 45 degrees from a profile pipe, then usually two blanks are butted at 22.5 degrees, after which they are welded together. This is a very simple and fast method, but not the most beautiful. In the case when it is necessary

How to restore broken threads in a plastic case in 5 minutes

A malfunction such as broken fastener threads inside a plastic case is a fairly common failure. This happens most often if the plastic from which the case is made is of poor quality. Well, or, for example, if this is a compartment

How to modify a gas burner for winter use

Anyone who has used a small-sized gas cylinder with a removable burner knows that if, say, it is left in the garage in the winter, then lighting a cold burner is problematic. The flame does not light up in the central nozzle, but burns in a circle. Connected

Did your child paint the wallpaper? How to remove ballpoint pen marks

You only have to turn away for a moment and the children are already doing something that adults may not like very much. For example, they take a ballpoint pen and immediately begin to draw something on the wallpaper. Many parents are familiar with this problem. And I still know everything that pasta

How to grow green onions and garlic on a windowsill

Green onions are a tasty and piquant addition to various dishes: borscht, pampushkas, salads, side dishes, vegetable appetizers. In winter, the cost of such greenery is quite high.Why overpay if green food is tasty and healthy?

4 necessary tools from a regular bolt

The bolt can be used not only as a fastening element, but also as a blank for the manufacture of various tools needed in the workshop. Let's consider 4 options for such homemade products.

2 useful homemade products from a plastic canister

Many liquids, such as engine oil, glass washer and primer, are sold in plastic cans, which are then sent to a landfill or used to store gasoline, industrial water, etc. However, this is not the benefit of the canisters.

The simplest do-it-yourself sandblasting nozzle for a compressor

There is no better method for cleaning rust from metal than sandblasting. Sand strips away rusty deposits to clean steel, and does this in a matter of seconds. Having a compressor at home, you can make a sandblasting gun for it

How to make a hands-free shoe remover

Winter this year does not particularly please us with frosty days. Especially in the southern regions. Slush and dirt on roads and sidewalks have not disappeared this year since the beginning of autumn. After a walk, or coming home from work, in warm weather, the shoes are covered

Is the vacuum cleaner noisy? How to do prevention yourself and save money?

An increase in volume indicates that the vacuum cleaner is operating at higher power. If you use the vacuum cleaner in this mode for a long time, it can cause the motor to fail. And then you will have to contact a service center, or buy

How to make a TV bracket in 5 minutes

To hang a TV on the wall, you don’t have to buy an expensive bracket; you can make it yourself in literally five minutes from fasteners that can definitely be found in a hardware store. Worth every penny, but will last forever. Therefore this

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