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How to Completely Clean and Lubricate a Drill

The main danger to an electric drill is dust trapped inside the housing. It jams the anchor, button, speed controller, etc. Therefore, after each very dusty job, the tool should be disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. If this is not the case

Solder sleeves are your salvation when you can’t use a soldering iron

Soldering wires is a difficult skill that not everyone can do. To solder well, you need practice and no rush. There is an alternative very simple and faster way to connect wires using special heat shrink sleeves with

5 devices that will turn your drill and grinder into a radically different tool

Many people have a drill, screwdriver or grinder. To increase efficiency and save money, you can purchase adapters and attachments, as a result, the functionality will expand and there will be no need to purchase special tools and equipment.

I no longer use a garlic press, a useful trick for chopping garlic

Most people use a garlic press or a fine-toothed grater to chop garlic. These devices crush everything well and, in fact, everyone is happy with it. But you remember how hard it is to wash the garlic press and pick out

How to fix problems with powder flushing from a washing machine

All owners of washing machines notice that over time, some of the powder remains in a special compartment and is not completely washed off. This has a negative impact on the quality of washing - the recommended amount of detergent is reduced.

Sharpening and hardening the pencil sharpener blade

The performance of a pencil sharpener depends on the characteristics of its blade. If it is made of poor steel or is not properly hardened, then its edge will wear out quickly. The situation can be corrected by heat treating the blade and then sharpening it. This

A quick and 100% way to eliminate a leaking toilet cistern

Each of us has encountered an unpleasant situation - the tank is filled with water, the float is raised to the top position, and the water is constantly leaking a little. There is a radical option - to completely replace the entire mechanism, but this is expensive and time-consuming. In addition, to

How to easily and cost-effectively “make” a chainsaw cut smoothly

Many, even new chainsaws, cut crookedly. Is it possible to eliminate this deficiency on your own and what needs to be done to do this? Most often this problem is related to the chain, bar or sprocket. But before you start on them, it won’t hurt to replenish

How professionals sharpen and maintain scissors

Scissors have different appearances depending on their purpose. Some of them may be made entirely of metal, while others have handles made of plastic. Their blades are connected using rivets or screws. But the most important thing is

How to make comfortable handles from toothbrushes using needle files

Needle files are smaller versions of files and are designed for working on small parts. The most common are straight single-ended tools, one side of which has a working notch, and the other is a long cylindrical

Easy earnings with Yandex.Toloka. My personal experience

Today I want to tell you how to organize additional income in the Yandex.Toloka project. In this article, the process of registering in the project and linking the Yandex.Money wallet will be omitted, since it is very simple and there are no difficulties

The consequences of adding citric acid to washing machines

In many regions of our country, water quality indicators do not meet the standards for household appliances. It contains a lot of calcium salts; at high temperatures or after each drying, hard deposits form on the surfaces, negatively

How to open a tin can with a spoon

Many people have encountered a situation where they have nothing to open a can with - either there is no special can opener in the kitchen, or they forgot to take it to a picnic. There is a simple and fairly safe method; it can be used for all cans, not

How to make a durable and anatomical knife handle in 10 minutes

Kitchen or utility knives usually last a long time and you get so used to them that it’s a pity to throw them away even if the handle breaks. Is it possible to restore it without much time and money? What is needed for this?

How to turn an electric motor armature into an effective tool

From the rotor of a burnt brush electric motor, on the basis of which almost all power tools are assembled - grinders, drills, hammer drills, screwdrivers, drills, electric saws, etc. - you can make an interesting and practical tool that

5 drill attachments for radical expansion of functionality

A good drill provides, in addition to tool rotation, changing speed over a wide range and reverse. To expand its capabilities, there are various attachments that convert spindle rotation into reciprocating, vibration and impact

How to easily remove solid deposits from the drain tank using any available method

In many regions, the water does not meet the requirements for plumbing equipment - it is too hard. Over time, calcium salts harden and are deposited on the internal surfaces of the cistern; this not only spoils its appearance, but also disrupts

How to replace a worn chuck with a new one on a drill

Neither a drill, nor a hammer drill, nor a screwdriver can work without a chuck. Moreover, this node is very busy. Each time you change the tool, it must be unscrewed and tightened again.

A homemade brush made from recycled materials that doesn't allow debris to stick to it.

When cleaning animal hair, lint brushes become clogged with clumps, so they need to be cleaned frequently. It is much more convenient to use special rubber whisks or make their analogue from recycled materials. This homemade product is well suited for cleaning wool.

How to quickly peel and chop garlic - chef's advice

Garlic as a spice is used in many dishes, it gives them a unique aroma and smell. It is used as a component of marinades for various types of meat, salads and even drinks. But there is one problem - many people don’t like it when leftovers

3 most affordable ways to sharpen a kitchen knife

A dull knife not only makes cooking much more difficult, but also increases the risk of injury. It has to be pressed with great effort, vegetables slip out of wet hands, and the blade gets into soft tissue. In implementation there is

4 useful ideas for the home handyman

Useful ideas and tools for the amateur carpenter or home craftsman. Without doing carpentry professionally, it is completely unprofitable to buy a special tool for this. However, it is quite possible to work accurately and comfortably if

How to clean dishes from carbon deposits and grease in 10 minutes - make a super cleaner with your own hands

Every housewife knows how difficult it is to clean dishes from dried and burnt fat, especially if they have not been washed regularly and dirty stains have taken a lot of time. Store-bought products are not always effective, but you can make your own

How to Clean a Very Dirty Frying Pan Without Extra Effort

There are many different tips on this topic on the Internet, some of them are quite effective, others make you smile with their naivety. But all methods require long-term cooking of dishes in a large container - the kitchen is filled with a very unpleasant smell,

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