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Automatic sun tracking system without electronics
This design is interesting because no complex devices are used for its operation: computers, GPS trackers, etc. The device does not require batteries or any other power source to operate. And the spare parts and components for its manufacture cost
Tomato paste: a recipe not for lazy people
It was easier before. For example, I extracted juice using a juicer. Left it to settle. In just an hour the thick layer peeled off. She collected it with a ladle and hung it in a tight bag. In this state, the mass thickened well. Then about an hour
How to make an auger wood chipper from available materials
Trees and bushes in a yard or summer cottage regularly require care and pruning. The resulting branches and twigs, if you do not dispose of them, will quickly lead the area to an impassable place. To prevent this from happening, you need
Signal level indicators on LEDs without transistors and microcircuits
LED signal strength indicators have been around for decades.In middle-class sound-reproducing equipment, they have almost completely replaced other level control devices: pointers, LCD matrices. The reason is simplicity and
All the subtleties of planting garden strawberries in the fall for a big harvest
Strawberries or garden strawberries are grown by summer residents, farmers, and large agricultural holdings. According to experts, it is advisable to change modern industrial varieties of strawberries every 3-4 years. With good care, strawberries are in the same place
An idea for putting ceramic tile scraps to good use
What to do with ceramic tiles left after renovation? Disposing of it in a container with household waste and subsequent disposal to a landfill will cause significant damage to the environment, since the decomposition of the tiles will take many, many years. Tile impossible
How to make a folding stepladder more reliable than a store-bought one
Widespread aluminum stepladders are comfortable, lightweight and functional. They are available in various sizes, and buying them is not difficult - they are available in all construction stores. One problem is that such products have serious limitations on
How to make a manual pipe bender from an old bearing and a piece of pipe
You can buy factory pipe benders in the store, but they are expensive and not always reliable. On the Internet they offer entire machines for bending pipes, the production of which requires a lot of time and various materials and products. Meanwhile there is an opportunity
How to make a latch for a carriage-type door from leftover metal
Factory latches are not always suitable for gates or utility room doors due to the non-standard nature of the latter, and they cost a lot of money. For these purposes, you can make a simple design, quite original and reliable door latch
How to increase water pressure without using a pump
It is very interesting to watch videos of authors from Asia on the Internet. They are often characterized by naivety and exaggeration of the final result. Let's look at one of them. A video by a Vietnamese video blogger called “How to double the water pressure
How to make a metal basket from rods using a hand tool
An order for the manufacture of metal jewelry, in particular baskets, can be placed externally, but this will be very expensive. But you really want the fence around your house or gate to be not only reliable, but also beautiful! If a little
How to make an awesome “Electronic Torch” lamp with a flickering effect
Lamps, flashlights, ARBs and table lamps, free-standing and stationary, ordinary and outlandish, there is so much choice now. However, not a single person would refuse to have in his interior a thing that no one else has, which
How to melt aluminum cans into ingots at home
Smelting aluminum on an industrial scale is a very energy-intensive process. Aluminum smelters consume enormous amounts of electricity. Therefore, they are located near large power plants. But these energy costs are associated with smelting
5 precious tips when working with silicone, glue, sealant
Silicone is widely used in industry, technical equipment, medicine, and also in households for sealing and lubrication. Even utensils are made from food-grade silicone in which food can be prepared without harm to human health. Below
Feeding petunias to extend the flowering period in early autumn
Petunias are used by most gardeners in landscaping local areas, summer cottages, garden buildings, verandas, terraces and balconies. These unique annual flowers bloom luxuriantly and profusely until the onset of cold weather. And in order for the plants not
How to build a concrete roof without using mechanical means
The perimeter of the sloping roof can be made of concrete, and this does not require mechanization, expensive materials or special tools. Three or four physically strong people will cope with such work quite quickly and at the same time
How to seal the binding of a school textbook
The tearing of the endpaper from the book block is the most common “disease” of school textbooks, which have been passed through the hands of students for years. For repairs, they often use tape or just a strip of paper, but both options give only a short-term effect,
How to make warm blocks from sawdust concrete
Such blocks are quite suitable wall material for a warm box, garage, barn and other outbuildings. Purchasing ready-made blocks with delivery outside will cost a pretty penny. But if you are not too lazy, you can make them yourself, and with
Herring baked in the oven - delicious, period!
It is generally accepted that herring is only suitable for pickling or for the Herring under a Fur Coat salad. In fact, this fish is great for frying or baking. If you have never tried baked herring, I recommend you give it a try.
New article with life hacks, handmade ideas and secret tips
New article with life hacks, handmade ideas and secret tips. To put it simply – secret advice from “men with hands.” We watch, we learn, we remember.
How to make chic front door slopes from regular laminate
After correct installation of the entrance door, an equally important operation is the installation of slopes, which, along with decorative functions and convenience, give the entrance group a finished look. The master will have to pay a pretty penny for such work.
How to properly restore a damaged plastic bumper using available materials
The bumper, being the first element of a car's passive protection, often gets damaged. Since modern bumpers are mostly plastic, they usually crack and get holes through them. His restoration by a professional
How to make a laser level from a cheap laser pointer
Instead of purchasing an expensive laser level in a store, such a device can be easily assembled using a household cordless drill, a standard bolt, a piece of mirror and an ordinary laser pointer. And such work is possible
“Running” flasher without transistors and microcircuits, with any number of LEDs
Another story about how to make a device for lighting effects without using controllers and microprocessors. However, some radio components will be used in this product. But first things first. A device that will