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7 expert tricks to work faster

The same things can be done in different ways. Some methods are slow, others are much faster. This collection contains practical ideas that allow you to quickly solve various problems that you encounter in the workshop.

How to make a device for properly sharpening drills for metal from PET bottle caps

To sharpen metal drills correctly and quickly, you need a lot of experience and a steady hand. But by making a very simple conductor from two pieces of wood and caps from plastic bottles, you can simplify this difficult and responsible operation to this

After several years, did your washing machine start to jump and vibrate during the spin cycle? How to fix

A common situation is when a washing machine, after several years of normal operation, begins to vibrate more and more during the spin cycle. Over time, everything gets worse so much that she literally jumps, moving tens of centimeters from her place

How to solder aluminum without special flux and solder

Aluminum, due to the instantaneous formation of an oxide film on its surface upon contact with air, is practically impossible to solder. The solder just won't stick to it. It is assembled into a ball, and no matter how much you heat the part, it does not tin. We offer

The tank overflows and water flows in the toilet. A simple solution to the problem

If your water meter begins to consistently show higher monthly consumption than usual, then there is a constant water leak in your system. The toilet tank often leaks. Water imperceptibly continuously flows into the bowl, which is difficult to notice unless

5 simple but very useful ideas for the home handyman

Often we have to contrive to solve a technical problem without resorting to an expensive or one-time purchased tool. We offer a selection of 5 simple ideas. It contains useful solutions that will allow you to

Unusual solutions with PP pipes. 5 useful lifehacks for plumbers

When working with polypropylene pipes, you can use many tricks. We offer a selection of ingenious solutions that allow you to make good use of even the shortest piece of pipe that would otherwise have to be thrown away. All of them

12 ideas and life hacks for construction and workshop repairs

Those who like to do everything with their own hands will definitely appreciate the selection of cool ideas that will allow them to better organize the work process and solve various difficulties during construction repairs.It includes 12 proven tips. They are all very simple and

5 useful workshop ideas

Often, there are not enough suitable tools or equipment to perform any work. After studying this collection of useful ideas, you will learn how to make adapters for drills and drills, connect worm-drive clamps, etc. Knowing these secrets, you can always

5 creative ideas for the DIYer

We present another selection of interesting ideas for the DIYer. It includes creative solutions for advanced craftsmen and those who like to occasionally fix something with their own hands. All the tips work great and deserve your attention.

How to prevent condensation on plastic windows in your home

We immediately exclude from consideration the situation with low-quality plastic windows. In this case, no matter what is done, they will still “cry” in winter. But sometimes condensation appears on windows of guaranteed quality. So it's a matter

Secrets and tricks of working with a jigsaw

A jigsaw is the most affordable tool for cutting wooden workpieces, and it is also the most compact and lightweight. In this regard, it is used even in cases where it is better to use a circular, tape or

5 useful crafts for your workshop

It’s hard not to agree that some people are simply a treasure trove of brilliant solutions that not everyone can think of. We offer a selection of 5 ideas useful for working in the workshop. Most of them will definitely come in handy.

How to make a basic device for cutting logs into boards with a chainsaw

Cutting a log with a chainsaw and still getting quality lumber requires a lot of experience and a steady hand. But by equipping the chainsaw with a simple device, even a beginner in this matter can ensure a straight cut. Make it

How to plug a pipe and make a cone at the end without welding

It is impossible to machine a cone at the end of a hollow tube. But if the need arises, then usually a knob is made from a solid blank and then welded. However, there is another solution, and a very unusual one. On a lathe you can

7 tricks and tricks from an experienced master

Non-standard situations require correspondingly cunning solutions. Let's look at 7 cool ideas for the home craftsman. Each of them works 100% and will definitely be useful.

How to harden cheap steel that cannot be hardened

Tempering steel makes it hard. However, only metal containing carbon can be subjected to such heat treatment. Ordinary nails, fittings, cheap screwdriver bits and screwdrivers cannot be hardened. You can warm them up as much as you like

5 useful ideas for your home and workshop

Sometimes you can come up with absolutely ingenious solutions and devices, easily made with your own hands, that can make life easier. These are the 5 life hacks that are collected in this collection. Each of these ideas has fully proven its effectiveness.

4 fresh ideas for the home handyman

You can make many useful tools and devices with your own hands. At the same time, they will be no worse than store-bought ones, and sometimes even better. We offer 4 great ideas for such devices that are not difficult to assemble in a home workshop.

7 ways to use broken things in new ways

Sometimes even those things that are headed for the landfill can be useful if you turn them into something else. There are hundreds of examples of this. We offer a selection of 7 ideas for recycling waste into things that are actually needed in everyday life.

How to make a simple screw clamp from wire

Most often, worm-drive clamps are used to tightly install tubes and pipes on fittings. The problem with them is that they weaken over time and often break off if the screw is overtightened. An alternative to worm clamps are wire clamps, but they

An old-fashioned method of contactless cleaning of a stove chimney

The chimney of a stove, even on gas, gradually becomes covered with soot. If the stove runs on solid fuel, then this undesirable process occurs even faster. Over time, the chimney channel becomes overgrown with soot to such an extent that the draft in the stove decreases and

How to get rid of a hangover - advice from a narcologist

After a lot of fun and feasting, people often experience a hangover syndrome, which is accompanied by headaches, dizziness and nausea. The poison and breakdown products found in alcohol poison the body, organs and tissues. How to get rid

How to clean boneless herring fillets in just a couple of minutes

Many housewives use salted or fresh herring in their dishes. But not everyone knows how to properly and quickly clean fish so that not a single bone remains. On the eve of the holiday, we suggest you learn how to clean herring from bones and make

How to Make a Simple and Multifunctional Rocket Stove

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