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The fastest and easiest way to make a knife handle
Sometimes annoying situations arise when the knife handle breaks for various reasons (manufacturing defects, excessive mechanical loads). It’s a shame to throw away an expensive knife, but it’s impossible to use. There is a fairly effective way to do it
How to make a glass jar shockproof
Many people have had unpleasant situations when a full glass jar broke due to an accidental impact on a hard or sharp object and the entire contents spilled onto the ground. There is a fairly effective method of protecting it.
How to make a dispenser from a plastic bottle cap and use cases
This life hack will definitely come in handy for everyone from a housewife to a car mechanic. This dispenser attachment can be used in many sectors of our life. It’s very easy to make it even in nature, just sprinkle some water on the kebab and that’s it.
Comprehensive cleaning of the iron using all available means
Now I will show you how incredibly easy it is to clean the iron not only from the outside, but also from the inside, using products that are always available in almost any kitchen. In one go, the soleplate of the iron and its water tank with all channels will be cleaned. Iron again
How do I freeze eggplants for the winter, the best way
The simplest and most useful option for preparing “blue” ones for future use is to freeze them. But few people know that raw fruits are tough and not tasty. Even after heat treatment, they are very bitter and practically do not resemble the eggplants that we
How to quickly cast a cable boss without an injection mold
Sometimes such a nuisance happens as the cable breaks and the factory boss at the end flies off. To make a new one, you need an injection mold that will form the outer contours of the metal. Of course, you can do it yourself, but it will take a lot
How to make a vacuum sealer from a syringe
Many people know that the presence of air in the environment where products are located significantly reduces their shelf life. This is due to the fact that air has a beneficial effect on the proliferation of harmful bacteria. Moreover, it itself contains many organisms from
A way to instantly thread a needle without any tools
You will definitely use this method when you find out how easy it is to thread a needle in a matter of seconds. This does not require any additional devices. In this example, a needle with a large eye will be used first
How to make a skirt (funnel) at the end of a PVC pipe
Plastic pipes differ very favorably from steel ones: they do not rust, and they are quick and easy to work with. Once I was making a drain for my house and I needed a pipe with an extension at the end in the form of a funnel. I couldn’t find these for sale, so I decided to make it myself and how
Never buy ball valves without checking with my recommendation
All craftsmen are well aware of the low physical parameters of the strength of silumin - the most used stainless alloy in low-quality Chinese products. Even with minor static loads, water fittings after a few
How to make strong file handles using a plastic bottle
Wooden file handles tend to dry out and crack, so sometimes they have to be replaced. Often, new handles do not serve the best, as they are hastily made from unseasoned wood. Because the shanks
How to cut a straight hole with a grinder
At home, only a grinder will help you quickly and accurately make a large-diameter hole in steel. Of course, you can drill it around the perimeter with a thin drill, and then grind the perforated edge for a long time, but this takes time.
How to reduce HDD noise to a minimum
No matter what anyone says, there will be no escape from magnetic hard drives (HDD) for a long time. Most modern computers are now sold with two disks: a solid-state one for system speed and a classic magnetic one for storage.
Small tricks for big benefits
Many people know how much time is wasted searching for this or that tool, hardware, etc. Each item should have its own permanent place, one should be convenient, universal and accessible. There are some tips on how to do it
How to Boil Eggs for Quick and Easy Peeling
Are you planning to make salads for the holiday? Naturally, you will need to hard boil at least a dozen eggs. And then clean them too. For some, this is a whole problem. If for you too, then after this life hack everything will be much faster, because
How I freeze tomatoes for the winter, a useful trick
Experienced housewives use various methods of preserving vegetables, including freezing. But different vegetables behave differently after defrosting. I tried to preserve sliced tomatoes this way, but after thawing they look like
Water, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide against rust - I share my personal experience of cleaning a dish dryer
Vacation “crept up unnoticed.” The time has come to do something that you simply haven’t gotten around to doing all year. I've been looking at my dish drainer for a long time. It is metal, bought in an economy class store. The quality is appropriate. So
12 V welding machine from a battery for welding thin metal
Sometimes there is a need for electric welding of small parts that will not be subject to serious load.In the absence of a welding machine, this problem can be solved using a battery and a graphite rod from a AA battery.
Awesome DIY Viking ax from an old rusty ax
Many people have an old rusty ax without a handle lying around in their garage or pantry, which should have been thrown away or brought to life a long time ago. I propose an interesting solution for restoring it and turning it into a stylized Viking axe.
How to sterilize jars in the oven - save time and resources
Total processing in the oven or microwave will help save time on sterilizing containers before canning. The procedure will not only save your minutes, but also gas or electricity consumption.
How to restore and sharpen a rusty knife
If a knife is not used for a long time, its blade becomes covered with surface rust, which not only spoils the appearance, but also dulls the blade in the first place. There is no point in immediately starting to sharpen a rusty knife - you must first
Do-it-yourself electric hacksaw from a grinder
The grinder is an excellent tool for improvement. Its design is well suited for connecting various accessories that completely change the functionality of an angle grinder. Many of these attachments can be made with your own hands. An example of this is the removable
2 tricks: how to cut a thread with a bolt and seal with copper wire
Sometimes it becomes necessary to restore the thread in the hole of a body part, a nut, or even cut it into metal that is not too hard.When you have a suitable tap with accessories at hand, performing these operations is not difficult. But how
Cast iron frying pan: cleaning and care
Traditional cast iron frying pans have one drawback - over time, food begins to burn. It takes on a dark, ugly appearance and makes the cooking process more complicated. If the carbon deposits are not very old, then you can not only get rid of unpleasant phenomena, but also