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Master classes:
Heat exchanger for furnace
The heat exchanger is installed on the chimney of any stove and increases its output and efficiency by more than 2.5 times. This significantly increases fuel economy and reduces warm-up time. The essence of the work is simple: through the stove chimney, in addition to smoke,
Making a manicure hand rest
Those who professionally provide manicure services understand how important it is to have a hand rest. This not only increases the prestige of the services, but also makes the manicure process more convenient for both the client and the master. Since lamps are different
DIY wooden flower shelf
Indoor flowers are the main decoration of almost any interior. After all, they make the room brighter and more attractive. Literally any room, be it an office or an apartment, can be made cozy and stylish with the help of indoor plants.
Making a wooden case
Some things need packaging. For example, if you want to give a valuable gift that costs a lot.If you simply give something wrapped in cellophane, it will reduce the value of the gift.
Floating shelves
One day my wife needed shelves in her combined bathroom. I didn't particularly like the plastic and metal products that were offered in the stores, so I decided to rummage through my stash in the garage. I liked a few scraps of wood,
How to unscrew a broken stud using an extractor
There are quite a few ways to remove a piece of a broken pin or bolt. But this method can be called traditional or classical. Here you will not need any initiative or ingenuity, but all you need to do is simply carry out a certain, long-standing
How to drill a washer straight
Those who were engaged in plumbing, various repairs of cars and motorcycles, probably found themselves in a similar situation when they had to drill out a washer exactly to the required diameter. It would seem, take it and drill it out, what’s the problem? But not everything is like that
DIY hanging bed in a greenhouse
Hello, lovers of agriculture, part-time artisans. Recently, the secrets of homestead activities related to the cultivation of fruit and berry crops have been revealed more often. I wanted to say vegetables.
Nippers from broken pliers
Surely in your garage, if you search hard, you can find broken pliers that are high time to throw away. This master class is precisely about the fact that you don’t need to do this, but you need to turn an unnecessary thing into a very useful tool,
Simple rack for garden tools
An incredibly simple rack that can be made in a short amount of time will help you bring order to your shed or garage. Mounted on the wall, all your rakes, shovels, hoes and similar tools will be clearly stored without getting in the way
The most effective way to remove a broken stud
A broken stud is one of the common defects that a car enthusiast may encounter. Studs are used in many parts of the car. But if you don’t have a car, this does not mean that you will never get into this situation, because it will break down
How to make a drill from a nail
I'll show you how to make a simple drill from an ordinary nail, with which you can drill steel, wood, plastic, etc. Yes, you read everything correctly, with this drill you can drill thick steel of about 5 mm. Ingenuity is always a good thing
We weld aluminum without argon
Hello friends! I will show you how to weld aluminum without argon, using a regular inverter. The entire process will be completely identical to the electric arc welding styles, with the exception of one small change. With this method you can easily
How to properly shorten a bolt
Good advice and a useful trick on how to shorten a bolt, stud or screw. The fact is that if you cut the threads in the usual way, you will no longer be able to screw the nut back onto the threads. All this happens due to the fact that the threaded turns are wrinkled.
Three useful tricks when working with wood
Hello friends! Any business has its own tricks, which are developed and accumulated over the years and experience, so in this article I will show you three very useful tricks when working with wood. Useful tips can solve many problems in everyday life.
DIY berry harvester
At the end of August it will be time to harvest lingonberries. Both berry lovers and collectors for sale will come to the forests. In order not to stay in the taiga longer than necessary and not to feed mosquitoes, a berry harvester will help you. Make one yourself
Restoring a completely rusty kitchen cleaver
I am sure that many of you have found antique knives, forks, dishes, etc. in your life. So I, sorting through the rubble in an old barn, found a kitchen cleaver, or rather its blade, since the handle had long rotted. It was in a terrible and almost unusable condition.
How to drill a bearing
Hi all! I decided to show a test of a carbide drill, which can be purchased for about $1. It is popularly known as a “feather” (feather drill) and was originally intended for drilling tiles and tiles. In practice already
How to repair a hole in an interior door
Hollow interior doors require more careful handling, due to their lightweight design, compared to solid ones. Well, if you didn’t protect such a door from impact, say, when moving furniture, then a good one will certainly appear in it.
Do-it-yourself deep firing of wood
Firing wood is one of the simplest ways to decorate and protect the surface from a number of harmful influences. How to properly perform such an operation at home is described step by step in the article.
Twisted wire harness from a plastic bottle
Very useful and necessary household wire harnesses can be made from a plastic bottle. The bundles can be of almost any size and any number of wires can be laid in them. I recommend everyone who has a computer at home to take
Device for welding profiles at any angle
With the help of such a simple device, you can conveniently weld a metal profile at any angle. As a result, work will be easier and the quality of welding will improve. I think I should spend two dozen minutes and make myself such a thing,
How to drill hardened steel
What is the best way to drill through hardened steel? - The question that masters ask when such a need arises. For example, there was a need to check a hardened steel blade... I’ll show you how I personally do this and what drills I use.
Hard steel phone case
Cases are different. Plastic and metal, rag and leather, light and heavy, all of them are designed to protect the gadget from dust, moisture and scratches. But you don’t have to buy this useful product in the store! It's much nicer to carry a phone