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How to make a large tool box from plastic cans

A couple of empty plastic canisters can easily be converted into a lightweight, strong, and spacious tool storage box. To make it you need a minimum of purchased parts and time. Everything is done easily, literally in half an hour.

Herring salted in mustard overnight

There are several ways to successfully pickle herring, but maybe today we will help you determine which is your favorite? If you don’t know how to salt herring so that the taste is perfectly balanced, try our salted herring recipe

How to make a headphone extension cable with a microphone

Headphones come in two main types – wired and wireless. Wireless headphones are good for everyone; the cable does not dangle, they are comfortable, almost weightless, etc... But they have one huge drawback - even the most expensive wireless headphones, from the very

10 useful life hacks with a soldering iron for radio electronics

To solder efficiently and quickly, you need practice, a good tool, and knowledge of dozens of nuances.Let's look at 10 tips and life hacks that will take your soldering skills and convenience to the next level. Many of them are quite

How to make a welding clamp for any welding angle

To quickly and evenly weld pipes, rods and other rolled metal at an angle, it is very convenient to use a special clamp. It holds parts stronger than magnets, and is also capable of being adjusted to different joining angles. It's really

Nickel plating at home

Nickel coating protects metal surfaces from corrosion and gives them a characteristic shine. It is abrasion resistant and durable. The nickel plating process can be recreated at home to cover various

How to make a device for a drilling machine to quickly strip insulation from wires

Wire scraps can be stripped of insulation and the copper wires can be scrapped. This is done very quickly using a special electric stripper. It can be made in the form of an attachment for a drilling machine.

How to make a gun for quickly applying plaster and putty

Plaster and putty can be applied to walls using a compressor. This is the easiest way to achieve uniform distribution of the composition over the surface. To do this, you need a special gun, which can be quickly assembled from plumbing fittings.

How to make a crawler radio-controlled car

Let's consider creating a tracked vehicle with a fairly basic design that can be assembled in literally a couple of evenings.The entire structure can be divided into two parts - the tracked chassis and the electrical part, which will

How to make any bend on a pipe without a pipe bender

Sometimes you have to bend pipes for a pipeline or various metal structures. Having only a grinder and a welding machine, this can be done without a pipe bender. The process is not fast, but it works 100%.

11 tricks and life hacks for handymen and electronics

Many everyday problems can be solved using simple homemade tools. Let's look at 11 useful life hacks, most of which can actually come in handy right now. These are worthwhile, proven solutions and advice.

How to make a powerful LED light bulb from an ordinary one

You can make a very powerful LED lamp for a headlight with your own hands from purchased LEDs from Aliexpress. It is simply incredibly bright, and most importantly, it is repairable. A homemade light bulb is simply a salvation if you buy a factory one for yours.

Life hack for motorists: Shaving foam will eliminate fogging of windows

Moisture in the car interior, settling on the glass, impairs visibility and spoils the mood. In order not to buy expensive anti-fog agents, we will prepare it ourselves, quickly, simply and practically free of charge.

How to make a powerful 12V soldering iron from a nail

To solder large parts, you need a soldering iron of appropriate power that can heat them well. You can literally make such a device from an ordinary nail and nichrome wire. This is a very simple device, powered by a 12V unit.

We cut off the side electrode and get more stable engine operation

The stability of the engine largely depends on the spark plugs. At such high speeds, even a slight delay in the spark breaking is accompanied by a loss of power. By modifying the spark plugs in this way, you will eliminate misfires and the engine

How to make a device for melting aluminum on a gas stove

To melt aluminum, the heat produced by a regular kitchen gas stove is sufficient. To do this, you only need a crucible and a screen. All this is done simply from pipe scraps.

Have you tried everything, but your car windows continue to sweat? Check the vent valves

In this case, check the heater radiator for coolant leakage, the condition of the cabin filter, the mobility of the recirculation damper, etc. It seems that everything has been inspected and put in order, but the windows still continue to fog up.

10 Weeds with Amazing Properties

Weeds are the main enemy of any gardener, because the fight against them begins in early spring and continues until late autumn. However, not many people know that even weeds have amazing properties and can be used for cooking.

How to Make Crispy Potato Curls

This appetizer perfectly combines simplicity, budget and taste. Crispy, delicious potato curls with a cheesy taste will please anyone and will not leave anyone indifferent. Just the sight of it makes your mouth water. Getting ready

How to make a high voltage boost converter without transistors

This boost converter is capable of increasing AC voltage from 220 V to DC 1850 V. Essentially, it is a multiplier that increases the input voltage by about 8.5 times and rectifies it. Sometimes it is necessary, for example, to do

Lifehack: How to make glasses fog-free in 1 minute

To avoid this, there is one very simple life hack that will help avoid fogging up your lenses. You won’t need anything in short supply; almost every home has everything you need. And the “all-about-all” will take at least 1-2 minutes.

How to make a simple and durable bench for home use

Anyone can make a durable bench with their own hands. This person, of course, must be a man. Not a simple one, but one who knows how to hold a hammer in his hands, knows the secrets of electric arc welding, is not afraid of plumbing work and is familiar with

How to connect a camera from an old laptop to USB

If you have an old or broken laptop lying around, then its parts and modules can be given a second life and successfully used for the benefit of the business. This article will talk about how to connect a camera from a laptop to a USB cable and make it

How to make mini cutters from self-tapping screws

For fine wood carving, special cutters with a narrow working part are required. They can be made by sharpening ordinary black screws. Such cutters will turn out even better than purchased budget ones, and most importantly, their edges can be given a shape that is convenient for you.