Lifehacks and useful tips. Page 3

Choosing a ripe watermelon is not so easy. There is no single sign by which one could accurately select this ripe berry. The ripeness of a watermelon is determined by a set of indicators, and even then some of them do not work for certain varieties.

Silicone is widely used in industry, technical equipment, medicine, and also in households for sealing and lubrication. Even utensils are made from food-grade silicone in which food can be prepared without harm to human health. Below

New article with life hacks, handmade ideas and secret tips. To put it simply – secret advice from “men with hands.” We watch, we learn, we remember.

Typically, detachable connections of plastic pipes are made using the so-called “American”. This is the conventional name for joining using a union nut. Well, or to be even more detailed, the connection of pipes using a fitting, which is

Today's conversation will be about another way to combat limescale and urinary stones on the surface of the toilet. The chemical industry produces many compounds that are designed to combat this scourge. But the lively mind and skillful hands of the residents

In some situations, such an improvised jack is simply irreplaceable; for example, with its help you can lift a weight almost from zero. A gap of 1 mm is sufficient for this. At the same time, it is capable of lifting significant loads such as

In the summer, caring for plants in the yard, country house or garden requires water, which is best supplied using a summer water supply. In the fall it can be easily disassembled until next year. Moreover, for its installation we can completely do without

When the tip of the key breaks for one reason or another and remains in the lock core, the situation seems hopeless. But if you have suitable materials or objects at hand, then through simple manipulations the tip of the key can be easily

As soon as folk craftsmen used nail polish remover, they didn’t use it for anything. And for removing labels from bottles, and for wiping porcelain, and for removing chewing gum from clothes. The list could go on for a long time. Another method is described below

Plastic utensils are very convenient. It is lightweight, varied in shape and capacity, and inexpensive. And, it would seem, why repair it? After all, it is cheap and sold everywhere. I went and bought a new one. But there are situations when a broken plastic, for example,

When a gun with a screwed-on cylinder, in which there is still unused polyurethane foam, is simply put aside, then even after a short time the foam inside the gun will dry out and it will be difficult to use it again. To

You will have to pay a tidy sum for roller blinds in the store, and it remains to be seen whether they will fit the interior and the size of the window sash. They can be made from quite affordable materials, varying sizes and colors, at a minimum of cost.

In some cases, products and materials unsuitable for their intended purpose can become the basis for making life hacks that are useful in the home and at work. Below are 6 such transformations, some of which you will clearly take note of.

In fact, the product that I have recently been using for this purpose is great for getting rid of dirt, for example, on stoves in the bathroom and kitchen. Thanks to it, the washbasin, toilet, and other toilet and kitchen accessories shine like new.

The eternal headache of bringing them to shine? I have my own recipe for how to do this quickly, without any expensive or specially advertised means. I don’t presume to say that it is suitable for all types of grates, but for cast iron ones, like

Plastic canisters for various technical liquids and food products have an optimal combination of strength, flexibility and elasticity. Therefore, they can be confidently used for various purposes, for example, as

Useful tips or life hacks are always appreciated among any masters. After all, with their help you can do what is impossible with the standard approach. Life hacks make life much easier for everyone.

Paths in the garden or country house, lined with decorative tiles, look impressive and aesthetically pleasing. If not for one BUT. Weeds grow in the joints of the tiles.The appearance of paved paths and areas with sprouted weeds immediately loses its attractiveness. Like with

Dishwasher tablets have the ideal chemical composition for washing white items: socks, kitchen towels and... sneakers. The product washes, whitens, removes grease, removes unpleasant odors and does not contain aggressive

Mosquito nets for windows are made in a special frame with handles by which you can hold them to remove them. But they are short-lived and often break, so it becomes difficult to remove the mesh without such handles. You can use women's

It is necessary to spend a lot of time, effort and energy to find and buy in stores or on the market a ready-made mosquito net on a frame of a suitable size and color. A finished mesh with frame costs an average of 1,000 rubles, while 1

Seven tips on how to use a door hinge at home, boil tea on a paint can, cut a plastic pipe with a beer stopper and repair a boss on a metal cable.

Bimetallic radiators are the most common for installation in houses and apartments.This is understandable: optimal cost, good heat dissipation, long service life, and most importantly, low weight. Below are 2 useful life hacks that will definitely

Sweat stains look especially sloppy on light-colored items, making you think about throwing your favorite item in the trash. But blouses, dresses and T-shirts can be saved as there are effective ways to remove these yellow stains from clothes.