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Plasterboard wall covering

Walls covered with plasterboard not only acquire a perfectly flat surface, but also visually increase the space of the room. You can cover the walls with plasterboard yourself, thereby saving a decent amount of money.

Laser level from scrap materials

The use of a level or level in repair work is extremely important. With the help of such a device, you can easily and absolutely accurately carry out installation and assembly work. And the more accurate the device is, the less error there will be in the measurements. The most

Plasterboard ceiling

A plasterboard ceiling can not only successfully highlight the design of a room. It is very economical and very easy to use. Unfortunately, in order to make your dream come true and become the happy owner of such a ceiling, quite often

The mixer is leaking - fixing the problem

Cartridge or ball single-lever faucets are quite popular today. They are easy to use and are considered the most modern design of shut-off valves.Over time, however, they can also leak. What is the reason for this failure and how to fix it

How to make a simple cut into a steel pipe

In plumbing, and even in household practice, there are often cases when it is necessary to connect to a pipe and drain water. Let's say, to connect a washing machine. To do this, usually pull a water pipe or hose to the distribution manifold, or

How to increase water pressure in a private home

Most of us are accustomed to using centralized water supply. It is convenient, affordable and in a standard situation does not require any additional equipment. Basically this is really the best way to supply water, not

Soldering iron for polypropylene iron pipes

Pipes and fittings made of polypropylene can be said to be in trend today. They are used for indoor plumbing and heating wiring and networks inside houses and apartments. The popularity of this material is primarily due to the ease of working with it. IN

How to close a ball valve if it is stuck

Imagine that your faucet in the bathroom or kitchen is leaking, and you are not able to turn off the water. The cold water supply ball valve, which is placed at the beginning of your distribution from the house riser, does not close completely. Common situation?

How to change a pressure tap

In plumbing, like any other repair work, there are many nuances. Technically, this work is clear and predictable, but you can’t foresee everything. Incidents can happen at the most inopportune moment and you need to be prepared for them.

How to install a socket yourself

To install an outlet indoors, you need to prepare special tools. It is also necessary to prepare a workplace, namely the wall. If tiles are glued to the wall, they must be removed in the place where installation is intended

High-quality installation of water heated floors

So, we have decided on the calculations. We add them and get the figure - 29.5 cm. This is the depth to which you should dig. Level the surface. To do this, we stretch beacons along the entire perimeter of the excavation. It is best to check the levelness of the ground with a two-meter

DIY plasterboard ceiling

Installing a plasterboard ceiling is one of the quick and easy ways to make it even or give it an unusual shape. This process contains several nuances, after studying which you can do the work yourself. For this it is necessary

Warm floor in the bathroom

A cozy bathroom is the dream of every person who spends the whole day at work. Warm floors will help you make your bathroom look like one. Today you can buy electric or water heated floors on the market.

Wooden scaffolding

During the construction or maintenance of a private house, it is necessary to perform work at heights. Not all work can be done with a stepladder or ladder. In such cases, it is necessary to use scaffolding. Forests are possible

Laying tiles on walls and floors

Laying tiles is preceded by a number of preparatory processes. The initial stage is the purchase of the necessary materials.Next, you need to prepare the surface by leveling the walls with plaster and then sanding. Upon completion of the work, it is necessary to completely

DIY laminate installation

Laminate allows you to quickly and effortlessly create a high-quality floor covering in any room. The shape of the components is made in such a way that even a person who does not have professional knowledge can easily produce

DIY tile laying

Recently, ceramic tiles have become an important element in apartments and houses. Most often, wall tiling is done in the bathroom, toilet or kitchen work area. In addition, tiles are laid on the floor in

Do-it-yourself installation of a plastic window

Most people who order plastic windows prefer to use the services of installers. However, these services today are not cheap at all. Typically the installation cost is 10% of the total order amount. In addition, not every

Installing a washing machine into a PVC riser

Connecting a washing machine to the sewer is, in our time, quite simple and inexpensive. Any DIYer can handle connecting the machine to the water seal under the sink, but it happens that the drain needs to be connected to

Single and double core heating mat

Electric heated floors have moved from the category of luxury to necessity, not only due to the wide range of different manufacturers, but also due to very affordable prices, as well as the ability to quickly solve problems related to heating

Concrete floor screed

During a major renovation of any room or when building a new one, the question almost always arises of how best to improve the floor. You can choose the floor covering at your discretion, but the base of the floor must be of very high quality

Laying tiles on the floor

How to lay tiles? This question is of interest to apartment owners who have started renovations in their premises. In order to update the floor in the bathroom or kitchen, no special skills are required. This task can be completed without special training or

Manufacturing of paving slabs

Last year, I received a homemade vibrating table for a nominal fee. And since I had ideas of trying my hand at making paving slabs, I decided not to miss this option. Next, I began studying the options for the proposed forms.

How to install a toilet after renovation

Repairing a toilet almost always involves replacing all communications and plumbing fixtures. The toilet is the first thing to be replaced and it is advisable to buy it in advance. Of all the varieties of products, you need to choose exactly the one that suits your needs.

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