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No one needs to explain the importance of the serviceability of a car's wheel bearings, especially at high speeds and in heavy traffic. To diagnose them, a service station will require money from you. But you can check them yourself by the sound they

Fluorescent energy-saving lamps (LEL) are becoming a thing of the past over time. They are being replaced by LED ones, which are simpler, more modern and environmentally friendly. LELs have a much shorter service life compared to an LED lamp. In 90 percent of cases

Metal bending is a rather labor-intensive, precise and complex stage in the manufacture of many metal parts. Without special devices, it takes a lot of time, effort and nerves. A simple metal bending tool you can make

Uninterruptible power supplies are equipped with a lead-acid battery, the capacity of which provides low autonomy.If you properly re-equip the UPS, then its operating time during a network outage can be increased by 3 times. Let's look at how to install more

The pandemic brings its own inconveniences, one of which is wearing masks in public places. But few people think that people wearing glasses experience double inconvenience. Which is expressed in constant fogging of the windows. The fact is that

It is not always possible to make an ideal hole in thick rubber, even with a drill or a probe, since rubber itself is not a very good material for processing. There is one simple (to the point of disgrace) life hack for drilling any rubber

A delicious and original dessert - delicious cinnamon pancakes - can be prepared from ordinary pumpkin. These healthy vegetables are sold from the very beginning of autumn until the end of spring; many summer residents grow them. You can store your pumpkin harvest right in the kitchen, in

Any hardware or hardware store always has at least several gas burners to choose from. All of them differ not only in workmanship, but also in design. Often even a burner that is cheaper is more convenient and better

Sockets falling out of the wall are a fairly common occurrence, especially in those rooms where there has been no major renovation since ancient times with the replacement of Soviet steel socket boxes. The proposed repair method is good because it does not require “uprooting”

Chains are used to tie animals, lift water from a well, hang structures, loads, etc. They are used to make children's swings, decorative fencing, jewelry, etc. Chains are an expensive product, so it makes sense to make them yourself

A regular tape measure is a more versatile tool than it might seem at first glance. It's much more functional. Almost everyone knows about some of its capabilities, but there are also unusual techniques for working with it.

The summer cottages of many gardeners near large cities cannot boast of a large area. Then, in order to grow your own crops, you have to contrive, planting plants as densely as possible. We offer a way to grow tomatoes with minimal

Many drivers install DVRs, radar detectors and other equipment on the windshields of their cars. Such devices are held in place by a suction cup, which over time begins to weaken and fall off. Having made a small

The particulate filter of used cars becomes very dirty. As a result, fuel consumption increases, and the power and dynamics of the car decreases. Cleaning the filter solves the problem. In car repair shops they do this hastily, removing only part of the soot. Having

Budget extension cords do not differ in quality, and branded extension cords are expensive. It’s better to make it yourself, and from inexpensive materials and components. If you are careful, such a product will turn out to be quite reliable and durable. Do

Many homes have electric boilers. They are very convenient, but consume a lot of energy. In addition, when opening hot water, you have to spend time setting up the mixer to obtain a comfortable temperature. And if the boiler is still

You can make a simple power supply for a quartz watch mechanism from just a few parts. The direct conversion source is easy to manufacture and is wall-mounted. LEDs are used as zener diodes.

Some used auto parts almost never lose their dimensional accuracy. We use this factor to make a useful tool for cutting the edges of round pipes and then joining them at various angles.

In essence, the principle of operation of a classic metal detector is simple: it consists of tracking changes in the search coil. For these purposes, you can also use a regular Chinese multimeter. This homemade metal detector is capable of detecting

In most cases, housewives bake chicken mixed with potatoes or in a baking bag. With this method, the chicken will turn out more boiled or even mushy. Everyone knows this taste. But you should take the same ingredients and cook according to

Installing a film heated floor is one of those types of work that can actually be done efficiently, no worse than hiring installers. There's nothing complicated about it. Therefore, anyone can save money by installing infrared heated floors with their own hands.

In order to automatically turn on the cooling fan, you do not need complex circuits; you only need 3 parts. This regulator is incredibly simple to build and adjust. There is no need to make a board for the circuit, everything is soldered by surface mounting

It is possible to assemble metal structures from profile pipes without using a welding machine. For this purpose, embedded elements and bolts are used, due to which such a connection is dismountable. In terms of reliability, it is not inferior to welding, and at the same time

Slate that has been sitting for several years may develop cracks through which water seeps out during rainfall. Repairing them with cement mortar gives a short-term result, so in order to not have to seal the cracks every year, it is better to do this