Lifehacks and useful tips. Page 21

Over time, the ax handle dries out and the ax begins to fly off, so every time before chopping wood it has to be soaked in water in advance. If, when stuffing the handle, you additionally secure it with a self-tapping screw, then it will not fall out.

If an old hacksaw has become dull, you need to update its tooth alignment and sharpening. After this it will cut like new. Sharpening a hacksaw is much more profitable than changing it, so this skill will definitely come in handy.

Let's present a classic situation for many: you need to eat quickly. Usually people buy instant potatoes (in common parlance “bpshka”), brew them with boiling water and eat them. There is not much to say about the usefulness of this product.

The lack of a soldering iron for soldering polypropylene pipes is not a problem, since a regular gas burner can be used instead. Of course, the reliability of such a connection will not be sufficient for a high-pressure water supply, but for assembly

Are there large pieces of used soap left or fragrant remnants with your favorite scent? From them you can cook a new full-fledged piece of this popular detergent from time immemorial. Homemade soap making will appeal to those who like to try their hand at

The powder tray of an old washing machine can become so clogged with powder and lime deposits that even boiling will not help remove them. This is a very persistent mud, which requires heavy artillery and time to combat.

When assembling a frame for drywall, it is sometimes necessary to use CD profile connectors. If you need a lot of them, then it makes sense not to waste money, but to make connectors from scraps. It's very simple and fast.

The main factor influencing the reliability of the mixer is the material it is made of. Good plumbing fixtures are made from brass. Cheaper faucets are made of silumin or zinc alloys. The last 2 are not only fragile when installed, but

When assembling furniture and various wood products, you sometimes have to tighten parts with bolts. In this case, you need to cut out a hexagonal pocket to prepare them. Usually this is done with a chisel in 10-15 minutes, but having made this tool, you can

If the TV tower is located close to you, to watch TV programs, it is enough to connect a passive antenna to the TV. It is so simple and cheap to make that there is no point in buying it.

A manual or electric meat grinder begins to grind worse over time, as its blade becomes dull. You can restore its sharpness in literally 5 minutes, and even a girl, grandmother or child can do this.

When nailing thin trims, additional strips and corners, there is a risk of splitting the wood with a nail. The most reliable way to prevent this is to screw the nail in instead of hammering it in.

If you don’t have a hammer drill, you can punch a hole in the wall or ceiling manually. For a small amount of work, the proposed method is much preferable to renting or buying a hammer drill, as it is several times cheaper.

If you need to drill a hole of a large diameter and do not have the required drill, you can use several thin ones. The method works in wood, aerated concrete and other relatively soft or loose materials.

It is customary to braid the straps and handles of a tourist backpack, as well as the handles of a hiking tool, with paracord cord. In this form, it does not take up space, but is always at hand. When a rope is needed, you just need to untie it and

A torn sweater or other clothing can be sewn up so that the repair area is completely invisible. It's not difficult to learn.

If there are tight knots in the rope or cord that cannot be undone, then try the following advice. It will help even in the most hopeless cases.

Frame pools and garden ponds must be drained before winter to maintain the integrity of the film, and this also has to be done periodically when replacing dirty or blooming water. If the farm does not have a pump, this can be done by gravity through

I don't like throwing away things that can still be useful. If possible, I process it and use it further.This happens with thinning pieces of soap. A thin plate is not very practical and is usually thrown into the trash. But

Yellowed and stained white linen can be restored by soaking it in laundry soap and potassium permanganate. This is a hypoallergenic method that works 100%.

A tight knot on a bag often just has to be cut off or torn off. This is not a problem when its contents are fully used. If you need to tie the bag back, you can undo the tightened knot by using a simple

The PVC window sill has a rough surface, so it holds stains very well. To wash it, you have to scrub it with a sponge for half an hour with an aggressive, chemical-smelling detergent. Deal with floral stains and marks

When purchasing an electrical wire, it may turn out that its actual core cross-section is less than the declared one. This must be determined in advance before electrical installation, since such a core will not reach the required rated current. It's easy to do when you have it at hand

The lack of a cellar or basement is a big problem for gardeners, since the harvested crop has to be frozen or processed into home canning. When you try to store it in a warm pantry, everything quickly rots, sprouts or withers.