Construction and repair. Page 10

Once you use a spatula, an indelible layer of putty, plasters, and tile adhesive sticks to its blade. Over time, it becomes so thick that the tool simply has to be thrown away. Don't rush to do this, it will help you

When updating the facade of an old log house, the easiest way is to use siding. However, if there are corners with a remainder, the frame under it must be assembled with a large offset from the wall. The length of a conventional U-shaped suspension is not enough for this. The problem is solved by him

A regular spray foam gun creates a lower quality spray than a spray gun. In this regard, to perform sprayed insulation, you can combine these 2 devices, obtaining a more practical tool.

The issue of recycling plastic and cullet in Russia and neighboring countries is practically not developed. Therefore, if you are thinking about starting your own business, or just want to save on materials for your own construction, you can try to set up

If you don’t have enough space to store a large purchased garden wheelbarrow, you can make it foldable with your own hands. So it will turn out even cheaper. Of course, you can’t use it for concrete, but it’s suitable for soil, leaves and sand.

Slate may not be the most beautiful roofing material, but it is very reliable. It can easily last 50 years without leaking, but only if it is installed correctly and the corners are adjusted.

If you have to use sealant often and a lot, then it makes sense to make a gun driven by a screwdriver for it. It will become more comfortable to work with it, and you will forget about the numbness of your hand from squeezing the lever.

When performing roofing work, slate is usually trimmed with a grinder. When you don’t have an angle grinder, electricity, or you just don’t want to create dust, then try chopping it this way.

Good afternoon dear friends. Let me present you with a photo review of installing a toilet installation with your own hands.

When replacing the faucet axle in the mixer, it may be difficult to unscrew it. Sometimes it sticks so much that when you turn it with a key, the edges are torn off, so you can’t grab it. If such a problem occurs, unscrew it

When assembling an electric heating system with a small volume of coolant, you can get by with a budget solution by replacing a purchased electric boiler with a homemade one. This will not affect the ease of use of the heating in any way, but will allow you to save a lot.

Hello ladies and gentlemen, today we’ll talk about insulating a house with mineral wool! In my case, this is a country house, which I insulate for winter living. Also, I will talk about external wall insulation, and later I will explain why.

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 laying tiles in corners, especially in the presence of pipes and other communications, it becomes difficult to trim. It is necessary not only to repeat the complex contour, but also to take into account the gaps for the spacer crosses. Custom made specifically for this purpose

With the beginning of the heating season, it may turn out that some radiators do not warm up at all, even if they are not aired. The reason is that the coolant circulates along a path of less resistance. In case of miscalculations during installation

When laying tiles, you may need to cut a rectangular hole, for example, for a shower drain or installation button. It would seem that the task is not difficult if you have an angle grinder, but it requires care, especially if the cutting is narrow. Preparing

Traditionally, clay mortar is used for laying stoves. It costs nothing, is resistant to heat, and reliably holds the masonry together, but only if properly prepared. Many people try to knead it using strict proportions of 1:3 or 1:4, like

Where the locker or other weight is attached to the plasterboard wall, you need to make a special embed from a board in advance. There are several secrets that will make it truly reliable.

In order for the cut sewer pipe to fit into the socket, it must be chamfered. As a result, preparing each trim takes time. If you make a pipe cutter of this design, then each piece will immediately have a chamfer.

For the construction of a gazebo or light frame building, it is optimal to use concrete piles as a foundation. If their quantity is correctly calculated, such a solution will be in no way inferior to a classic tape, but at the same time will cost several times less.

You can provide the area with water through an Abyssinian well drilled with your own hands. If you run into a rich aquifer, there will be enough water for irrigation, filling the pool and any other purposes. To drill a well, you don’t need to buy super expensive

When upgrading a heating or water supply system, it may be necessary to cut into a pressurized pipe. This is more difficult than driving into a blocked highway, but it is quite possible, and without much risk of getting wet.

Uneven shrinkage of the foundation is accompanied by the appearance of cracks on the walls. On difficult soils or with insufficient reinforcement of the base, this process can continue for years. In this case, the problem is solved by using staples and solution.