Repair and decoration of the living room

A young married couple inherited a small one-room apartment near Moscow. The pimply ceiling, six layers of wallpaper on the walls and the scary spots of round sockets looked depressing, but a happy accident brought the owners of the apartment together with another married couple.

Clock for children

To make a watch you will need: an eraser, a ruler, double-sided tape, brushes, watercolor paints, an old watch, a battery, a screwdriver, a piece of paper, a burning device, a pencil, a container of water and a plywood blank. The workpiece can be

Installation of stairs to the attic

When building the stairs to the attic, I was guided by the basic principles: safety, convenience, functionality, cost-effectiveness in manufacturing and visual appeal. When designing the house, I foresaw the location in advance

Dressing room in the attic

When building the attic floor, I paid attention to the unused space, the pockets in the attic space. I figured that future furniture cabinets in the room layout would not be entirely convenient and would be too expensive. Therefore for

Restricted access system for your home

Nowadays, every owner of a private house agrees that limiting access to his land plays a big role in ensuring his own safety. Professional equipment and system installation services

Card for dad

A book is the best gift! But you must admit that it is much more pleasant, especially for a loved one, to receive a gift made by yourself. You can put your soul and heart into such a gift, and the most important thing is that it will be unique, creative and

Decoupage

Popular wisdom says that everything new is well forgotten old. Modern fashion is once again returning to ancient techniques and production techniques. Today, vintage is becoming more and more relevant. The effect of “aging” is inherent in the interior and decoration

Happy morning! How to not only get out of bed in the morning, but also wake up?

In order for the day to be successful from the very morning, you need to greet it cheerfully and joyfully. But how can this be done if the ringing of the alarm clock only causes annoyance and irritation? Everything is very simple. You only need to follow a few golden rules so that every morning

Powerful converter for powering the subwoofer from the on-board 12 volt network

Perhaps the most difficult part of amplifier design is powering the subwoofer channel from the on-board 12 volt network. There are a lot of reviews about it in various forums, but it’s very difficult to make a really good converter using the advice of experts, check this out

Mechanical toy - “Tumbling Bear”

This toy differs from factory-made mechanical toys in that it does not require either a factory or batteries, since it moves according to the laws of physics - the transformation of potential energy into kinetic energy. The main detail of the tumbling bear cub is

7 secrets of proper care of plastic windows

Although you are the proud owner of plastic windows, you should still take the time to maintain their dazzling appearance. There are several secrets that allow PVC windows to shine and please the eye at any time of the year.

Mechanical water leakage prevention system

Many people are familiar with the problem of water leaks in apartments, due to a damaged faucet or a burst hose. To prevent such a misfortune from happening, or rather, to prevent it, I propose to make a homemade product from common parts and

Snowflake

This snowflake is much more beautiful than an ordinary one, cut simply from a piece of paper, but it is also much more difficult to make. From the very beginning, I wanted to call my story not just a snowflake, but a snowflake from Oksana. The fact is that this method of making snowflakes

Shaman's Staff of Rain

Let's try to make a Rainstick with our own hands, or, as it is called in Russian, the Staff of Rain. This is an ethnic South American musical instrument that has long left the homes of shamans and is used by many modern musicians.

Finish with plastic

The plastic finish looks fashionable and modern. Hides many imperfections, from the curvature of the walls to holes in them.This method of interior wall decoration has many advantages, the only significant disadvantage is the relative high cost

Microwave oven

A large number of people use a microwave oven almost every day; in common parlance, a microwave oven. But few people know what’s inside this useful thing and how it works. In this article I will talk about what a regular microwave oven is made of and how

Funny glowing pictures

Glowing pictures - I don’t know what you will use these pictures for, if you repeat my homemade product, I personally hung them in the center of the room as a kind of night light. You can also hang it above your child's crib. I think he will like it. This

Mini bar that is always at hand

A funny, and most importantly - useful homemade product. Nothing gets in the way anywhere. Guests have arrived or you want to have a glass of aperitif before dinner - press the button and everything will appear. . .

Installation and upgrade of a motion sensor

This article is not a guide on how to install a sensor, but rather on how to upgrade it yourself for home use. Now motion sensors are sold completely ready for installation. In addition to the motion sensor itself, it has a built-in light sensor and

Spider robot

The spider robot is a little complicated in terms of moving parts; unlike other robots, it has more than 4 moving supports, that is, legs. A very funny toy that will please anyone. . .

Clock - night light

A night light clock is a wonderful thing for those who like to wake up at night. Usually people wake up in the middle of the night and frantically look for their mobile phone to check the time.Our craft kills two birds with one stone: it is both a clock illumination and a night light. Sveta

Simple multimedia projector

The time of the USSR is a thing of the past and left behind various trinkets that are no longer needed by anyone. For example, you probably have a slide projector or filmoscope in your closet. Nobody needs him anymore, and it’s a shame to throw him away... Let’s give him a second one

Generator for wind turbine

Most wind generator builders are faced with a problem - where to get a generator? The usual type from a car or motorcycle will not work, as they need high revs. Today we will make a generator specifically for a windmill. It's simple

Homemade machines

Homemade machines - 12 photos with descriptions. In principle, the heart of almost any machine is the motor. And the motor can be obtained anywhere: a broken washing machine, an old reel-to-reel tape recorder, a printer or hair dryer, etc. . .