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How to easily fix a dent on a car using boiling water and a plunger

If a dent on the car's lining occurred within the elasticity of the metal and did not result in plastic deformation, in particular stretching, then the defect can be easily eliminated using available means without damaging the paintwork. This approach

Do-it-yourself lift for instantly jacking up a car

It will not be possible to quickly replace the wheels of a machine using a hydraulic or screw jack, since these mechanisms are not fast-acting. If you value your time, then in addition to the jack or stop, make a simple contraption,

Metal detector from remote control

Anyone can assemble a very simple metal detector with their own hands without understanding electronics at all. With it you can search for metal objects both in the ground and in the wall. The design consists of only three items, which are sure to

Three ideas for crafts made from plastic bottle caps

The network contains a large number of options for making various crafts from plastic bottles. We suggest using bottle caps rather than bottles. There are three quick and easy ways to make the things you need out of them.

How to encrypt files and folders in Windows 10

Encrypting a file or folder is the preferred security method because only you will have access to the data. The encryption method remains the same as in previous versions of Windows, but if you have not had to encrypt data before

Pickling milk mushrooms, my step-by-step recipe

If you boil potatoes, put mushrooms on a plate, chop an onion and pour vegetable oil or country sour cream over it all, then it’s hard to think of a better snack. Salted milk mushrooms are very rare in stores and are very expensive.

Lugs for a walk-behind tractor made from old VAZ wheels

For normal operation of the walk-behind tractor on loose soil, lugs are required. When manufactured at the factory, they are inexpensive, but if you make them yourself, they will cost almost nothing at all. At the same time, self-made lugs are much more

How to make slate glue

Slate has been used as a roofing material for a long time. It has many advantages and one drawback - under critical loads it cracks, leaks appear, and it is difficult to make airtight connections at the joints of the roof. If the material is used

How to make a mini smelter for melting aluminum from a bucket and plaster

It is not difficult to melt tin or lead on a regular gas or electric stove, and even over a fire, because...they begin to flow at 232 and 327 degrees Celsius, respectively. This is more difficult to do with aluminum, which only melts at 660 degrees.

Very simple and delicious watermelon jam for the winter

A very interesting jam flavor is obtained from watermelon rinds. Rich, thick syrup and sweet and savory pieces of watermelon can be an excellent winter dessert and will decorate more than one home tea party. So that the sweetness is not only

Bicycle axle extension spool

To store an extension cord, it is convenient to use a reel, which you can assemble with your own hands from various waste materials. If you approach the matter with inspiration, then it is quite possible to get a reel no worse than the factory one.

A stand for an angle grinder made from the handle of a children's bicycle. Extremely useful homemade product

Good crafts can be made from literally anything. An example of this is a cross-cutting machine for a grinder made from a parent’s handle from a child’s bicycle. This is a removable part, the need for which disappears when the child begins to ride

How to easily sharpen a file using citric acid

Files, like any other cutting tool, become dull over time as the cut wears out and becomes clogged with particles of the material being processed, fat and oil deposits, dirt and other undesirable ingredients. How quickly and

How to make an alcohol burner with remote fuel supply

The need for a source of thermal energy may arise in the home workshop, at work or on a hike.Is it possible to make it from scrap materials quickly and still ensure fire safety? Let's try.

How to make a hand chain saw

These saws are very convenient to use during hiking trips - they take up very little space and cut perfectly. Buying a factory-made tool is not always possible, but there is an easy way to make it yourself.

What can be made from a microwave motor?

A large number of used microwave ovens can easily be found in any landfill. One of the valuable parts that can be removed from a microwave oven is the plate drive motor. This is a 220 V synchronous electric motor with a gearbox

How to convert any asynchronous motor into a generator

Anyone who is familiar with the design of an asynchronous motor knows very well that it will not simply work in generator mode. The whole point is the absence of a magnetic field capable of creating an electromotive force in the windings of its stator. But what happens if

Another useful DIY door hinge device

Although the universal or one-piece door hinge is not particularly intricate in design, it often serves as the basis for the manufacture of original and useful homemade devices and devices. Today we will try to transform the loop into

How to Find a Lost or Stolen Android Phone Using Google

Now all Android smartphones are required to be linked to a Google account.And this is great, because with this account you can control your phone remotely. You can block it, erase all data, and much more.

Herring marinated in a jar with spices and lemon

In order to improve the taste of salted herring, we suggest marinating it with lemon and spices in a jar! Gourmets and lovers of fish delicacies will never miss this recipe, because pickled herring really turns out

Just a great use for a canister: a case for a watering hose

Over the years, products lose their functionality and become unsuitable for their intended purpose. For example, no matter how much you restore an old rusty metal canister, it is no longer suitable for storing fuel - you can’t renew it from the inside. But don't rush

How to make homemade ice cream simply and deliciously

With such a legendary delicacy, each person has their own memories. But the classic ice cream may seem too boring. That’s why so many recipes for various desserts have been invented based on this dairy product, beloved by everyone. The

How to bend a steel sheet evenly without a bender

During the manufacture of products from metal sheets, there is an urgent need to evenly bend the sheet to the specified dimensions. With a sheet bender, work is much simplified, but not all craftsmen have such a device. There is an easy way to do this and

How to turn a timing gear into a full-fledged wood cutter

Everything contributes to such a metamorphosis: metal, size ratio, the presence of straight or oblique teeth, etc.In short, a timing gear from a passenger car can serve as an ideal workpiece for making a wood end mill.