Construction and repair. Page 2

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 you need to divide a room into 2 parts according to functionality and enrich the aesthetic appeal of the premises, you can build a frameless wall with imitation wood, brick, stone, etc. This approach will save money,

A ready-made front door in a store costs several thousand rubles. If you use old floorboards and leftover extruded polystyrene foam, you can make a door almost free of charge, not counting the fittings.

Purchasing ready-made sand-cement blocks with delivery is associated with high costs. But they can be cast on site using wooden molds that any adult can make.

Sockets falling out of the wall are a common household problem that can be seen in every third apartment. And this does not mean at all that the owner of the apartment is an armless lazy person. It’s just that the seat in the wall no longer allows the socket to be fixed. More often

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

As a result of the constant and never-ending decomposition of organic residues of human activity, unpleasant odors arise in the street toilet, which cause various negative emotions in people day after day,

Stores offer a huge range of tiles for garden paths. Various sizes, colors and relief patterns. You can buy not ready-made tiles, but molds for making them. They are also presented in shopping centers in all their diversity. A

The dacha plot, in the design of which natural stone is used, looks stylish. Boulders can decorate flower beds and alpine slides, slate is used to decorate facades, and cobblestones can be used to lay out paths and recreation areas. Is it true

The use of laminate is not limited to just flooring. It can be used for finishing slopes or window sills of plastic windows. Thanks to its resistance to moisture, condensation that appears on the windows will not damage this material. Why

In order for the tiles to stick to the floor as tightly as possible, the correct distribution of the adhesive over its surface is very important. There are several basic methods that beginners can use, and this article describes the main mistakes during installation

At first glance, it seems that only at least two experienced carpenters can cope with such labor-intensive and complex work as the construction of elements of a wooden house. But having the necessary materials and tools at hand, and showing

Roof repair is work that cannot be put off. A leaking roof can significantly weaken the strength of the entire roof and damage repairs inside the home. Modern roofing materials are easily repaired and, if necessary, replaced. What

It is not so rare that slate roofing sheets crack along their entire length for various reasons. Most often, this occurs due to deformation of the wooden roof frame, impact with a heavy object, or careless walking on a slate roof. Eliminate such

Every finisher knows that when working with tiles, fit is a particular challenge. Typically, craftsmen use paper and cardboard to create a pattern, which is then used to draw and cut out an outline on the tile. However, there is another

Almost everything can be done with your own hands, even without having a specialized tool for this, but with only minimal equipment. If you often encounter a lack of necessary devices, then this selection will help you. It contains

Traditional manual means for leveling concrete mortar to obtain a screed are ineffective, require a lot of time and require a lot of physical effort. Purchasing appropriate factory-made equipment involves significant

When performing repairs, painting work looks easy in comparison with rough dismantling and plastering. But in reality they are not so simple, because extreme care and concentration are required so as not to leave smudges, streaks and paint gaps.

The creaking of the laminate occurs due to its subsidence into the recesses of the base. Therefore, if the rough screed or flooring has even the slightest depressions, then over time the floor above them will begin to hold together. In this case, this void must be removed. It's even possible

In some places on the floor there may be poorly glued tiles that bulge. If you don't re-glue it in time, it will crack over time. The problem is that even if it curls, it is still very difficult to tear it off. But there is a method that allows

When producing paving slabs or other concrete products, good compaction of the mortar is very important. It is impossible without the use of a vibrating table. This necessary equipment is actually very simple, so it’s easy to make it your own

The possibilities of deactivated or decorative concrete make it possible to harmonize a personal plot with house construction and other buildings. It is used to create garden paths, terraces, garage entrances, pool decks, parking lots, etc.

Plastic window sills, despite the plasticity of the material, are still susceptible to cracking. Often they appear during transportation, and the defect is noticed only after installation, when the protective film is torn off. So as not to

Masking tape can be used not only for painting work, but also in many other cases. This is very useful material that can help in the most unexpected situations. Let's look at 9 unusual ways to use it.