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3 life hacks for using scraps of a hacksaw blade for metal

In addition to its main purpose, hacksaw blades for metal can be used in other ways. Moreover, in this use case they will be no less useful. So if you have broken or dull blades lying around, you can find

How to sharpen and clean coffee grinder knives without removing them

As a rule, a coffee grinder is always in a visible place in the kitchen. It grinds not only coffee, but also various grains, cereals, cereals, and spices. As a result, over time, food residues accumulate in the coffee grinder due to moisture. In addition, from the steam, which

Experiment: a piece of candle easily breaks something that a hammer cannot break

There may be situations in life when it is necessary to break tempered glass. Many of them are very strong, so this can only be done with a hammer or sledgehammer, but not with a stone. However, they are almost 100% likely to break from

A simple, free and environmentally friendly way to remove old rust from a toilet

After using soda, vinegar, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, bleach and even rust removers, the old stains in the toilet could not be removed. I accidentally came across a life hack that said that you can clean rust

How to make automatic rainwater irrigation without pumps or electricity

If you have a system for collecting water from the roof during rain into a container, for example, a metal barrel, you can create an automatic watering system without using a pump or consuming electrical energy. Any adult can handle this kind of work.

How to connect profile pipes in 3 angles at 90 degrees without welding

When assembling structures from profile pipes, it is most convenient to use welding, but not everyone has it. In its absence, you can use various techniques to bend pipes and twist them with self-tapping screws. Such methods provide no less accurate and

How to make a hex hole in thick steel in a garage

If you don't have a waterjet or erosion machine that can quickly cut any hole in thick steel workpieces, then don't worry. This master class will discuss how to make a hexagonal

6 ideas for using PET bottle handles in everyday life

When buying water, vegetable oil and household chemicals in PET bottles, you can collect a lot of handles from them.At first glance they are useless, but in fact you will find a use for them in every home. Let's look at where they can be useful.

1 best product for removing bitumen from a car body, which is always at hand

After laying fresh asphalt, or simply when driving in the heat, the bitumen torn off by the tread sticks to the car body. It sticks so strongly that it is impossible to wash it off even with a high pressure washer. However, there is a simple way to

Life hack: how to prevent blockages in pipes and prevent dirt and grease from leaking into the sewer

Plumbing problems are known to anyone who has had to deal with a clog. The procedure for cleaning pipes, which is associated with an unpleasant odor and dirt from the work of a plumber, is now expensive. Therefore, we should conclude: the blockage is easier

How to pour paint from a can without staining its edges or anything around it

This life hack will be useful to absolutely everyone who in one way or another deals with paint or other viscous liquids: varnish, oil, etc. If your task is to pour some of the paint from a can into another vessel, then you can’t just do it, because

4 tricks for small household repairs

Something breaks at every home. Something needs to be replaced, but in most cases everything can be solved by repair. Let's look at 4 tips that will help you quickly and easily fix common household problems in your home.

Three ways to get rid of unpleasant odors: trash can, dishes, dishwasher

Several items can have an unpleasant odor in the kitchen: the trash can, the dishwasher, and, of course, the dishes in which fish or seafood was cooked. Previously, the smell irritated me very much. Until the neighbor shared with

How to drill into tiles with a concrete drill so that it doesn't crack

If you need to fix a picture, hook or shelf on a tile, a problem arises with drilling it. If you do this incorrectly, it will simply crack. You can drill into a tile without damaging it, and with a 100% guarantee, if you use these

A quick and cheap way to lay a pipe under the foundation. Personal experience

Often there is a need to lay additional communications into an already built house. For example, supply water or remove sewerage. For this purpose, the trench method and digging under the foundation are usually used. What if the yard is already

How to drill a wall without dropping a crumb on the floor without a vacuum cleaner

If for some reason you cannot use a vacuum cleaner when drilling a wall, then this life hack will be very helpful. Helpful advice will teach you how to drill a hole in the wall cleanly, without dust and construction dirt. No expensive ones

How to make a soldering nozzle for a gas torch

Soldering sometimes has to be done in places without an electrical outlet within reach. In this case, you can make a special nozzle for the gas burner. With it, electricity is not required for soldering.

How to make a cheap toilet fragrance

Every time I come to the store to buy household goods, I am surprised at the prices that rise almost daily. I replaced expensive washing powders with washing gels a long time ago. The savings turned out to be significant. After the last purchase I decided to abandon the suspension

How to use a ballpoint pen to unscrew a regular or non-standard screw

This life hack does not intend to replace a regular screwdriver. This is just an example of ingenuity, how you can get out of a difficult situation due to the lack of a regular or non-standard (service) screwdriver.

10 tools from pliers, bearings and more

Old or cheap soft pliers made from bad metal can not be thrown away, but converted into another specialized tool. There are many options for such homemade devices that are really useful in the workshop. Some of these

How to make a threaded connection of polypropylene pipes of different diameters

To organize a temporary system for watering beds or watering animals, you can use polypropylene pipes, connecting them not by soldering, but by threading. This will allow such lines to be disassembled and reassembled, for example, at the end and beginning of the season. This connection

How to make a reliable wire hose clamp without a clamp

The hose connected to the tube or fitting must be tightened with a clamp so that it does not break under pressure. It can be used as a piece of wire, which just needs to be tightened correctly. She will keep even better

How to make a right angle from a corner without welding

You can get a right angle from a corner without a welding machine. To do this, you just need to bend it in a cunning way and reinforce it with an insert. The result will be a very strong, neat connection, completely comparable in strength to welding.

Has the handle of your favorite mug broken off? Make a pencil holder out of it

A mug with a drawing of a favorite character often becomes something special and precious for a child. And it’s such a shame when her handle breaks off. You have to throw away the dishes and buy new ones. But why do this if it can serve for many years to come.

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