Do it yourself 2024, December

Assembling a homemade radio-controlled boat is not at all difficult now, and given the prices of factory analogues, it is also profitable. An article about what you should pay attention to first of all. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Detailed description and instructions for manufacturing a directional Wi-Fi antenna based on a biquad broadband model. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Faced with repairs, each of us asks related questions. For example, how to disassemble the light switch so that it does not interfere with wallpapering? With sockets, everything seems to be clear. There you can see the head of the screw for a flat or Phillips screwdriver. Unscrewing it, we release the outlet cover. With the switch a little more difficult - the screws are not visible. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Recently appearing on the shelves of hardware stores, hot melt quickly gained popularity among needlewomen and home craftsmen. Due to the speed of gluing and the breadth of application, glue and heat gun are unmatched in convenience and affordability. Of course, the strength of the joints in this way is not the highest and the scope is limited by temperature limits. But with the daily tasks of making various crafts with your own hands, hot glue copes with ease. Last modified: 2024-01-07 13:01

Your own 3D cinema from a smartphone and a pizza box? Quite possibly, thanks to the developers of Google Cardboard. The subtleties of assembling and using virtual reality glasses. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

A small review explaining what a print is and talking about its different types. And yet, to the question: “Printing, what is it?” - do not rush to answer. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

There are several ways to seamlessly connect metal elements, but capacitor welding occupies a special place among all. The technology has become popular since about the 30s of the last century. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

To operate a screwdriver from a 220 V network, a special power supply is required. To assemble it yourself, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with its device. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Sockets of different types are installed in houses. To make the connection yourself, it is important to understand the typical schemes. Additionally, safety precautions must be observed during the robot. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Magnetostrictive emitter is quite simple in design. However, there are models with different conductivity. You can make a device if you understand the emitter circuit. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Following the instructions, you can easily install the switch in the house. To do everything right, you must carefully study the connection diagram of the device. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Pass-through switches are allowed to be connected from two places. To independently carry out the installation of devices, you need to know all the features of the junction boxes. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

One of the important issues when working with LEDs is their connection to AC and high voltage. It is known that the LED cannot be directly powered from the 220 V network. How to properly assemble the circuit and provide power to solve the problem?. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The guitar is one of the most popular instruments. Almost everyone can play the acoustic guitar. Unfortunately, the sound without amplification is not always enough for acoustic instruments, this also applies to guitars of this type. To make the sound brighter and louder, a pickup can help - it converts the sound into voltage and allows you to make it loud. This can be helpful in a live performance or rehearsal space when you would like to fit an acoustic guitar into the rhythm section. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The difference between digital television and standard analogues, types of home-made antennas, the technology of simply making a structure with your own hands from improvised materials. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Varieties of building blocks, their brief description, mortar preparation, making blocks at home using a vibrating machine and in molds, technology features. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The Konmari Method is not a manual on how to properly dust or wash windows. This is a step-by-step instruction that will allow you to put things in order not only in your house, but also in life. Marie Kondo's book made an impression on people all over the world. How can a simple general cleaning help bring order to your life and thoughts? We will talk about this in our article. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

This article describes how to assemble a steam engine with your own hands. Two types of such a design are described - simple (for children) and complex. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

One of the pillars on which many concepts in electronics are based is the concept of series and parallel connection of conductors. It is simply necessary to know the main differences between these types of connection. Without this, it is impossible to understand and read a single diagram. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Suspended ceilings are very popular today. Construction companies offer a large number of varieties of these products, which for the most part differ in the materials used and cost. This article will tell you how to make false ceilings from drywall yourself. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

One of the most important stages in the overhaul of housing is the replacement of water pipes. At present, it is customary to change Soviet-style metal pipes for plastic ones. Laying such a water pipe often requires connecting the elements of the system by soldering. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Kitchen clutter is a problem familiar to many. Very often, cooking in such an environment turns into real torture, as it takes forever to look for a ladle, a cutting board or a knife. But some of these problems can be solved quite simply. To do this, you just need to figure out how to make a knife stand, and make this useful tool. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Plastic products are in every home. White plastic is especially popular in everyday life. Over time, the surface of this material may change its color from pure white to yellow. What to do if the plastic has turned yellow, how to bleach it?. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

When laying electrical wiring in an apartment, the main task is to protect the home from current leakage. The best option is to install an RCD. This abbreviation refers to a small device that prevents electric shock to residents. This element cuts off electricity if an emergency occurs. It happens that the RCD knocks out too often. In this case, it is necessary to find out what the essence of the problem is, where the possible breakdowns lie. It is important to correct the problem in a timely manner. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

In this article we will look at how to make a shower cabin with your own hands. Not everyone has a lot of time to take a bath. A shower is an outlet for those who are not accustomed to basking in the bathroom for a long time. But sometimes it also happens that the layout of the room does not allow you to install a full-fledged bath in it. But the shower fits in it without problems. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Would you like your towels and linen to dry right in your bathroom? In this case, install a heated towel rail. This work can be done with your own hands, if you carefully study the rules for performing this process. About the features of installation, fastening and connecting the heated towel rail and will be discussed in the article. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Every person tries to create maximum comfort and beauty in his home. At the same time, I want to pay attention to each constituent element. Sometimes, entering the apartment, you can see a perfectly made ceiling. This is the main part of the interior. Do not assume that this is not such an important point and there is no need to pay attention to it. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Many people face the problem of a clogged toilet. This is a rather unpleasant situation that requires an immediate solution. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

One of the effective means should be used to quickly solve the problem of clogged sewerage. However, it is desirable to have an idea of how such compositions work in order to establish the process of operation of the life support system of a modern home. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

When installing any electrical wiring, a reliable connection of wires is required. In the middle of the last century, when housing was massively built, wiring was carried out with aluminum wire. This was done for economic reasons. The connection of wires in such wiring was carried out by twisting. If the twisting was done correctly, then such a connection without preventive maintenance served for quite a long time. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Yes… If everything was as simple as shown in the picture… Insert the plug into the Universal4lock module and you're done. Moreover, maybe somewhere in Europe or America in some super-advanced "smart" apartments this has already been implemented, but the harsh reality still forces us to connect the switch in the old fashioned way, using screwdrivers, pliers, etc. It's about how to do it right, and will be discussed in this material. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

This article will consider water heating for private homes. You can equip it in various ways, there are quite a lot of schemes and designs. Moreover, you can install radiators and a floor heating system - this will provide maximum comfort in the house. But there is one caveat - a warm floor is best done at the construction stage. If the installation is carried out during the repair process, it will be necessary to tear off the entire floor covering and install a new one. But let's talk in more detail about all the features. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

You can polish stainless steel not only at the factory. This can be easily done at home. This process will not take much time, and you will have to make a minimum of effort. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

If you like to work with your hands, then the workbench will be very useful. From metal, such a design can be made independently. It will consist of a countertop, which is fixed on a metal frame. Design features of the product metal workbench Metal workbench can be carpentry or metalwork. The first variety is quite simple to manufacture, but on the surface of the tabletop it will be possible to work exclusively with wooden parts. This version of the product. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Many are wondering what a floating anchor is for. The device is required to slow down a ship that has been wrecked or has lost the ability to sail. This is especially true in cases where an emergency occurs near a waterway, from which it is not recommended to move away. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Russian winter is distinguished by its severity and severe cold, which is known to all. Therefore, the premises in which people are located must be heated. Central heating is the most common option, and if this is not available, you can use an individual gas boiler. However, it often happens that neither one nor the other is available, for example, in an open field there is a small room of a pumping water station, in which machinists are on duty around the clock. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Pulse generators are devices that are capable of creating waves of a certain shape. The clock frequency in this case depends on many factors. The main purpose of generators is considered to be the synchronization of processes in electrical appliances. Thus, the user has the opportunity to configure various digital equipment. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

What is a hydrogen burner for and how to create a device with your own hands at home? The principle of obtaining hydrogen and heating the house. What materials will be needed for work? Checking the tightness and safety of the finished device. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Autorun will help to significantly facilitate everyday activities, you can do it yourself without any problems. Moreover, the most elementary option is to use a simple and cheap car alarm. But this is ideal only if control needs to be done in a small radius. In case there is a large distance between the receiver and the transmitter, it is best to use feedback signaling. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Wooden furniture has always been and will be at the peak of popularity. There are many different models on the market today. Choosing exactly what you need can be difficult. In this case, the easiest way is to make wooden shelves yourself. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12