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How to replace silicone seams in the bathroom without unnecessary hassle

Even the best sanitary type of silicone sealant in terms of performance properties darkens a few years after a bathroom renovation due to the formation of mold, which is almost impossible to clean off. The problem can only be solved

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster for brick

Wallpaper is good in a bedroom, living room or children's room, but in some cases it is advisable to use decorative plaster in the decoration of secondary rooms. One of its types is an imitation of a brick wall. You can do it using inexpensive

No electricity needed! A simple gas soldering iron for welding polypropylene pipes

This device is useful when welding plastic pipes where for some reason there is no electricity. Its manufacture does not require high skill, scarce materials or high costs.

How to add sections to an aluminum radiator

Sometimes, in order to increase the thermal output of a heating radiator, it is necessary to add several sections or assemble it from two parts. You can do this work yourself if you are careful and follow the recommendations of specialists.

5 tricks for laying tiles

The cost of laying porcelain tiles on the floor is almost twice the price of the material itself. There is a reason to master this business and save the family budget, and even replenish it. But given the competition, it is impossible to do without advanced training.

A device for quickly applying plaster with your own hands

Hand plastering is a labor-intensive and difficult process. But if you mechanize it, you can do the job even without having any skills in this matter, and with high quality.

3 important tricks when laying tiles

Real masters of construction and finishing work always have with them their own achievements, which they acquired over time. And this is not surprising. After all, the invaluable experience that comes over the years is sometimes more relevant than the manufacturer’s instructions.

Installation of recessed soffits to a plasterboard ceiling box

Soffits are an economical and practical option for lighting a room. In addition, this directional lighting gives a special cozy atmosphere to the room. Now we will look at how to install recessed soffits to the ceiling

Are you laying tiles? Make a device that will save time 2 times

If you are faced with the task of, say, tiling a bathroom with tiles or ceramic tiles, then I recommend making this simplest device.It will save your time, effort, and also improve the quality of the work performed. I will adapt this

Balcony finishing with siding and insulation with technoplex

One of the most popular materials for exterior finishing of balconies is siding. This is due to the fact that this material is practical, durable, beautiful, and also quite easy to install. In addition, this material is lightweight and therefore not

How to cut a plastic pipe in a hard-to-reach place

It often happens that the PVC sewer pipe is laid close to the wall or even laid in a recess. It is not possible to get close to it to cut it with a special tool. So what to do then? But there can be many such examples, and not only with

Never buy ball valves without checking with my recommendation

All craftsmen are well aware of the low physical parameters of the strength of silumin - the most used stainless alloy in low-quality Chinese products. Even with minor static loads, water fittings after a few

Did you break a propylene pipe? Two repair technologies

Typically, polypropylene pipes are used to supply cold water and drain sewage. Sometimes, to improve the interior of a room, they are walled up in concrete walls or floors. What to do if such a pipe suddenly leaks, and what happens

Leveling and finishing walls with plasterboard

Today, plasterboard is the most common material for interior wall decoration.This popularity is due to the practicality of the material, as well as the ease of its installation. Therefore, this work will be accessible to non-professionals as well.

How to solder a polypropylene pipe when water is flowing

Sometimes it becomes necessary to solder an additional pipe or pipe fittings (turn, bend, tee, tap, etc.) to a polypropylene pipe in an existing water supply or some other system. Of course, if there is no technical possibility

DIY plasterboard box for TV

There are many ways to place a TV in a room. One attractive option is to make a niche from plasterboard. This option will not only perfectly complement the design, but will also allow you to hide all the cords leading to the TV inside

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

Removing old tiles and laying new tiles on threshold steps

One of the common methods of tiling steps is laying tiles. Although this material is not the most practical for exterior cladding, since weather conditions quickly lead to damage to the tiles due to sudden temperature changes in winter, it is still

Insulation of floors with penoplex and OSB sheets

In order to increase heat saving in the house, it is necessary to insulate it. In addition to insulating walls and windows, it is important to pay attention to the floor.Now we will look at one of the simple but effective ways to insulate the floor using penoplex, as well as

How to quickly and reliably make a threshold for a balcony from leftover plasterboard and tiles

The combined window and door balcony opening carries an important functional and aesthetic load. Therefore, its design must be done thoroughly, carefully and preferably quickly. Particular attention should be paid to the threshold to the balcony.

How to disguise imperfections in wall coverings using bamboo wallpaper

It happens that excellent, high-quality and expensive wallpaper suddenly begins to deform at the joints. Sometimes they wrinkle in the corners. There are many reasons for this...

How to make a socket connection with a hair dryer

All sewer and waste water systems today are made of plastic pipes. For them you need to buy various corners, triangles, couplings and other additional elements. The connections are bell-shaped, the ends have the so-called “male” and “male”. U

How to quickly and inexpensively pour a foundation on concrete supports

Sometimes there is a need to build a small object in a country house or garden plot. Something like a garden gazebo or utility room. Of course, they can be built without a foundation simply on the ground. But then they will be unstable

Aluminum can roofing

Roofing from aluminum cans from various drinks, with a varnished moisture-resistant coating, is quite possible. It is environmentally friendly and does not require additional processing. This is a great use of free recyclable materials that

How to make ash cement with your own hands

Unusual bevel gear for transmitting torque

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