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An effective way to get rid of annoying flies, mosquitoes and midges

An effective way to get rid of annoying flies, mosquitoes and midges

Summer is an amazing time of the year. Perhaps there is no such person who would not love him. But there is a moment that darkens the overall picture. These are insects, which are full not only on the street, but also in the house. It is worth opening the windows, and a mass of midges, mosquitoes, flies flies into the room. Of course, in some region there are more of them, in some less, but there are almost everywhere and cause a lot of trouble and inconvenience. You can get rid of them by using a simple product that does not contain chemicals, which is good news

How to make a 220V generator from an old washing machine motor and brushcutter engine

How to make a 220V generator from an old washing machine motor and brushcutter engine

In most normal life situations, it is much easier to go to the appropriate store and purchase a new 220V generator there. However, anything happens in life and the cards can lie in such a way that the generator is very necessary, but the place where it could be obtained is not. You can get out of this situation in an emergency if you can get engines from a washing machine and brushcutters

How to freeze fruits and berries for the winter so that they retain maximum useful properties

How to freeze fruits and berries for the winter so that they retain maximum useful properties

Freezing is an ideal way to preserve the beneficial qualities of the fruit and not be left without vitamins even in winter. You can send strawberries, apricots, raspberries, cherries, mulberries, grapes, blackberries, currants, cherries, pears, plums to the freezer. In general, all the berries and fruits that you love. And how to do it correctly and preserve the maximum useful properties, Novate.ru will tell you

3 small but useful tips for DIYers

3 small but useful tips for DIYers

Sometimes even a little thing can seriously make life easier. Home-grown craftsmen and craftsmen over the years of being on the Internet have naturally come up with thousands of useful devices that you can make with your own hands. Today we will talk about several useful things at once that can be made in a matter of minutes

Why did they build five- and nine-story buildings before, or 10 facts about apartment buildings in the USSR

Why did they build five- and nine-story buildings before, or 10 facts about apartment buildings in the USSR

If you look closely at the Soviet high-rise buildings, you can see a lot of interesting details. For example, strange holes in the walls and incomprehensible letters. Anyway, have you ever wondered why only five and nine-story buildings were popular before? Or why do you need a window between the bathroom and the kitchen? Novate.ru will tell you about these and other interesting features

Mom took ordinary glasses from Ikea and turned them into a small masterpiece

Mom took ordinary glasses from Ikea and turned them into a small masterpiece

Everyone wants to use not just things, but beautiful things. But almost always the victory over aesthetics is taken by reason and rationality. And in the end we leave the store with something nondescript, but practical and budgetary. But even complete mediocrity can be transformed. For example, one craftswoman turns ordinary glasses from Ikea into small masterpieces. And everyone can do the same

What to do if the shoes began to tear on the heels: step by step instructions

What to do if the shoes began to tear on the heels: step by step instructions

Who doesn't want to have only quality things? But now the world is ruled by the mass market. And it is somewhat naive to expect from sneakers from "Zara" quality, like the latest collection of Adidas. Although a respected brand is by no means a guarantee of quality. If you notice that sneakers or sneakers have begun to rub off on the backs, then do not rush to get upset and save up for new ones. A common problem can be dealt with at home. Here's what folk craftsmen advise

How to make your own product that will definitely defeat 99% of bacteria

How to make your own product that will definitely defeat 99% of bacteria

Bad news for the paranoid: germs are everywhere and everywhere. And even if you just “just touched” your smartphone, you can be sure: they are already on your palms. And you need to come to terms with this. But definitely not to relax. And everywhere you carry with you this compact product that will definitely defeat 99% of bacteria

How to make antiseptic wipes for any surfaces yourself and not give a single microbe a chance

How to make antiseptic wipes for any surfaces yourself and not give a single microbe a chance

Who is more obsessed with cleaning than housewives bloggers? Yes, yes, there are such. And they came up with 1000 and 1 ways to make the house a little cleaner. Eat from the floor. Do you urgently need to disinfect any surface? Then learn how to make reusable antiseptic wipes. Budgetary and no microbe will survive

Several parenting life hacks that make life much easier

Several parenting life hacks that make life much easier

A few tricks that young parents may not have thought of, but may come in handy in the process of raising their children. Simple but effective ways to occupy, entertain, protect the child with simple improvised means

How to independently remove scratches on a car, significantly saving on visiting a service station

How to independently remove scratches on a car, significantly saving on visiting a service station

For its owner, a car is practically a member of the family. Naturally, he blows off the dust particles, and the slightest scratch is horrifying. But it is very difficult to protect the "iron horse" from scratches. However, they can be eliminated quickly and efficiently without going to a service station. It will take an inexpensive tool and about half an hour of time

15 life hacks that will make the bathroom interior better

15 life hacks that will make the bathroom interior better

All owners of a small bathroom know how difficult it is to organize storage systems in it. In our review, we have collected 15 life hacks with which you can save a room from clutter

What to do if the steering wheel is locked: 5 steps to fix it

What to do if the steering wheel is locked: 5 steps to fix it

This problem is faced not only by novices in driving, but also by experienced motorists. Do not worry ahead of time - everything is in order with your car, you just need to do a few correct manipulations. Novate.ru will tell you how to quickly unlock the steering wheel

When the time came to replace the entire bed in the house, friends came up with 15 useful things from old pillowcases

When the time came to replace the entire bed in the house, friends came up with 15 useful things from old pillowcases

Parting with old and even unnecessary is always a little sad. Won't your hand come up to throw out your old pillowcases? Then give free rein to your hands and imagination: turn them into such useful things for the house. No one would guess that until recently they slept sweetly

The car is shocked: how to neutralize the discharge

The car is shocked: how to neutralize the discharge

Sometimes, when leaving the car, it hits us with an electric shock - not much, but still. The antistatic agent on the mudguards has no effect either. The problem with the electrics of the machine is absolutely unrelated, since here the current is static. The reaction goes to a person's clothes. You can solve this problem yourself, without the intervention of outsiders

The "second life" of an old thing: how you can use an old shower hose

The "second life" of an old thing: how you can use an old shower hose

Sooner or later, things become obsolete and you have to part with them. But for some people it is not so easy for some people to go and throw away the once needed thing. And instead, they figure out how to give her another (well, at least a tiny little) chance. And sometimes they come up with unexpected solutions. For example, one popular electrician-inventor on the Web has proved that even from an old shower hose, you can still squeeze something useful. Details - below

Effective ways to extend the life of a muffler at least twice

Effective ways to extend the life of a muffler at least twice

For a long time, a new car pleases its owner with a good condition. But over time, even with infrequent use, the machine needs to be paid attention. If we are talking about domestic models of cars, then the exhaust system suffers first of all, since one of its elements burns out, most often this is the part of the muffler that is located at the back. There are at least two ways to extend the service life of the muffler

15 unusual ways to use aspirin in everyday life and for beauty

15 unusual ways to use aspirin in everyday life and for beauty

The simplest aspirin is widely used in the treatment of fever, headache and inflammation. Few people know, but the scope of the drug is not limited to this. In this article, we will tell you 15 ways to use acetylsalicylic acid that are sure to be useful to many

The summer resident made a simple flytrap, which caught more than 2 kg of flies in a week

The summer resident made a simple flytrap, which caught more than 2 kg of flies in a week

As soon as it gets warm, hordes of flies immediately appear. It seems that they were created only so that life would not seem like raspberries to people. These small and not very creatures with manic importunity annoy us, leading us with their omnipresence to horror, then to fury. Every time we frantically try to find a way out of this situation, rushing for help either to poisons, or to folk remedies, or constructing a flytrap from all kinds of vessels. As it turned out, there is another very original one with

How to remove a dent from the body of a car without visiting a service station: the experience of the experienced

How to remove a dent from the body of a car without visiting a service station: the experience of the experienced

Often, dents appear on the hood of a car. Basically, in order to get rid of them, the owner of the vehicle goes to the service station, where the craftsmen return the metal to its previous appearance. Indeed, if the damage is serious, then you cannot do without it. Provided that the dent is insignificant, you can remove it yourself in a simple way