Miscellaneous 2023, March

Most owners and craftsmen, if necessary, simply change the old closed-type bearing for a new one. However, there are times when such waste is not a smart move. The only problem is that most people do not even imagine how to lubricate such a detail without disassembly. Moreover, if you try to remove the protective ring in the bearing, it will most likely be broken

For those who are not an avid lover of "frying", but prefer fried eggs, so to speak, not smeared on a frying pan, this version of its preparation will be a real find. The yolk will be tender, covered with protein, and there will be no dried edges

If the Istanbul Canal is successfully completed, this project will be perhaps the main and most significant achievement of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. However, it will not be easy to complete what was started, since the attempt to create a twin brother of the Bosphorus leads to the emergence of abundant criticism of Turkey from both its own population and many other powers. Why is everyone so disliked by the promising Istanbul Canal?

Life hacks are designed to make life easier. Another proof of this is a cool selection from Novate.ru, which will "hack" your idea of life. Sooner or later, these everyday tricks will definitely come in handy and amaze with their effectiveness. Therefore, we suggest immediately add to bookmarks

According to a number of experts, the bayonet-knife should have long been a thing of the past, because today there is no need for it. Now no one attacks the bayonet, especially since there are many different new types of weapons, more effective. And the bayonet-knife itself is dull: it is impossible to cut anything or injure them

Do not think that only foreign scientists have made breakthrough discoveries. Russian inventors invented things that are popular today at the end of the 19th century. Few people know that the idea of fashionable electric vehicles appeared a century ago. Electroplating, electric arc welding and oil pipeline were also invented by the Russians. Novate.ru will tell about these and other inventions

Tomatoes are famous not only for vitamin C, potassium, folic acid and antioxidants that have a beneficial effect on health, but they are also an important ingredient in the preparation of most dishes. However, this is not at all about borscht, soups and the usual summer salads, as it might seem at first glance. Our selection contains some of the most delicious tomato dishes that are eaten instantly

Chicken fillet can rightfully be considered one of the healthiest types of meat. It is easy to prepare and in just a couple of minutes it is saturated with various flavors, from spicy spices and juicy vegetables to cheeses, dried herbs and sauces for every taste. In addition, white meat is so versatile that you can cook almost any dish from it, from the simplest to a real culinary delight

Summer is not only cool drinks, ice cream, salads, fruits and berries, but also stuffed peppers, which literally hits the spot with their aroma alone, especially when the choice of filling is so great that you want to try everything at once. Especially for such an occasion, we managed to collect the most delicious and original recipes

Millions of cities have been built in the world, and each of them has its own flavor: some fit perfectly into the natural landscape, others are famous for historical buildings or ultra-modern skyscrapers. And there are those that are known … for color, or rather, a riot of colors and shades, collected side by side with each other. Your attention 15 of the most colorful places on the planet, created by man

Oven baked potatoes are one of the simplest dishes in the arsenal of every hostess. But when ordinary potatoes get bored, it's time to arm yourself with a few recipes that will help you make a real masterpiece for lunch, dinner or a snack. Your attention - seven recipes for potatoes in the oven, which are not inferior to restaurant

In less than 10 years, industrialization in the newly emerging Soviet Union turned yesterday's agrarian state into one of the world leaders in industrial production. However, after the abolition of the USSR, many enterprises turned out to be "unnecessary", they were privatized by private owners or, at best, sold out, thereby filling the pockets of future oligarchs

Chainsaw is usually associated with a rolling noise that fills the entire neighborhood. If you are also confused by the sound and want to work with the quietest machine possible, pay attention to cordless saws. Compared to gasoline counterparts, they are more powerful, lighter, and most importantly, quieter. That is why they are convenient to use. Novate.ru will tell you about these and other benefits for gardeners

Bakery products, unfortunately, nowadays leave much to be desired. It's not about appearance - that's just fine. But the quality of these products has significantly decreased over the past few decades. Bread, rolls and other products in this category are perishable. Mold appears on them very quickly. And taste is not always good. Why is this happening and were the flour products really much better in quality in Soviet times?

A miniature country with an area of only 26 square meters. km., has become hostage to global warming and risks completely disappearing from the face of the Earth if the level of the World Ocean rises a little more. Fortunately, this depressing fact does not affect the way of life of the state, in which there is no army, no political parties, no illiterate people, no railroad, and the only decent hotel in the country is located practically on the airport runway. But at the same time, the athletes of Tuvalu are brightly behind

Two-stroke, single-cylinder engines are widespread on the farm as they are used in things like mowers and chainsaws. The main disadvantage of such motors is their small resource. It, in turn, is caused by rapid wear and frequent breakdowns of the crankshaft parts on which the thrust bearings "sit". Changing the entire crankshaft is expensive. However, you can try to restore the bearing seat

Concrete garden path: reasonably affordable and at the same time very reliable design. She has only one serious drawback - appearance. For this reason, every summer resident thinks about how to improve the aesthetic qualities of concrete pouring. The best and easiest way to do this is by imitation of paving stones

Not every drill is capable of taking hard and especially hardened steel. A special tool is needed here! Few people know that you can drill hardened steel using a bearing, or rather a ball from its structure. Strictly speaking, we will drill steel with a drill, which is made without much difficulty from the aforementioned ball from the bearing. Let's see how it's done

A twig hedge is a great option for decorating a garden. It blends harmoniously with grass, flowers, recalling the "rustic" style. The wattle can be used as a fence, flower bed fence or decorative item. Moreover, you can make a hedge with your own hands. And how - Novate.ru will tell

Each owner should know that it is strictly forbidden to twist copper and aluminum wires together just like that. Therefore, the "classical" twisting is not applicable here. Such a union is fraught with oxidation, which will lead to increased heating of the compound and subsequent combustion. The connection between copper and aluminum wires can end in a fire. Therefore, to solve this problem, you have to go to all sorts of tricks. Here are the main generally accepted methods from simple to complex

Today the screwdriver is one of the most popular and demanded tools in the household. Everyone wants to have such a device in their arsenal. At the same time, not every home craftsman thinks about the fact that the functionality of a screwdriver is much wider than one might think at first glance. Here are some useful tricks that will come in handy sooner or later

Wooden pallets are a versatile material from which literally everything can be built: from a fence to a shoe rack or a dog's bed. And in the country and in a private house, wooden products are always relevant. Novate.ru will tell you how you can use pallets not only in summer, but also in the coming autumn

It is rather difficult to imagine an everyday situation in which a person will be deprived of the opportunity to go to the nearest construction or automobile store and purchase a penetrating lubricant there. For example, the popular WD-40. And yet, all kinds of things happen in life. You may someday really need to make your own grease. In this case, it is worth remembering one not too complicated recipe

Sausage products, in particular boiled sausage, are now offered in a huge assortment. Products from various manufacturers are presented on store shelves and all of them have a presentable appearance. How to choose a really high-quality product among such a variety?

Changing tires, filling washers with a product for freezing temperatures, installing winter wipers, checking the battery - just a small list of things that motorists make in the fall. However, many people forget that the car needs not only internal care, but also external. But all parts tend to wear out. Read what "holes" need to be lubricated to prepare a car for wintering

Today, you can buy WD-40 at almost any hardware store or in the same shopping center. This tool is considered almost universal and is used in many cases: to lubricate the chain, if the hinge is rusted, hinges creak or you need to clean old paint

How many workpieces will be mercilessly ruined before a novice welder masters the art of thin metal welding? One careless movement and now a thin part is already perforated with an electrode! Few people can learn how to cook thin products at a run. Therefore, if you take up a welding machine, it will not be superfluous to remember about three relatively simple and very effective methods

You can't just take and screw a self-tapping screw into a tree - any more or less experienced carpenter will tell you about this. To begin with, you need to do something that will make it possible in the future to significantly facilitate the screwing of self-tapping screws, as well as (if necessary) their extraction. In addition, the described tricky procedure will allow you to extend the life of hardware in difficult, aggressive conditions. So what needs to be done?

The older a person gets, the higher the likelihood that he, due to age-related changes, will begin to experience difficulty sleeping. Strenuous work and constant stress also contribute to the formation of this disorder. At some point, it may turn out that one cannot do without serious medical assistance in solving the problem. But so far nothing like this has happened, it makes sense to try three simple "folk" methods

From mid-August, we start harvesting crops for autumn and winter. We carefully put vegetables and fruits in the basement, but bad luck - the food is spoiling, and the cold has not even come yet. It is not for nothing that they say that you need to take into account the level of humidity, follow the recommendations for the commodity neighborhood and monitor the temperature. Then the fruits will retain their freshness for much longer. Novate.ru will tell you about common mistakes in harvest storage and how to avoid them

Today Russia ranks first in the production of seeds, and after all, once no one knew about their existence. On store shelves, there are unpeeled seeds, peeled, salted and not. So why is it that our people are so fond of clicking, nibbling and nibbling them? Tell Novate.ru

A door covered with veneer is not uncommon these days. However, this material has one huge drawback: over time, it creeps, cracks, bursts. As a result, chips and cracks that are unpleasant to the eye appear. To look at such a door is one continuous disappointment. However, the situation can be corrected with your own hands and with the help of available means

Battery powered tools usually have one huge drawback. With rare exceptions, it does not have a standard connection to the mains. Continuously charging batteries is not as convenient as it sounds. And if the latter also deteriorate, then the most valuable tool actually becomes completely useless. You can get out of the situation yourself using a two-core wire and electrical tape

There are many types of tracks. Some are bad in operation, but for the installation of others, you will have to call specialists. But a high-quality path is not one that is good to walk on, but one that does not need to be repaired. We will tell you about four coating options that do not require special skills for laying, their pros and cons

Among other things, Israel is known for the very world by the fact that many representatives of the beautiful half of humanity are serving in its armed forces, the IDF. Many will say that war is not a woman's business and may be right. At the same time, for many, even those who have not undergone military service, it will be decidedly incomprehensible how Israeli girls manage to serve along with the guys

The USSR was the only or almost the only state where a person from the people could take a place at the very top, become one of the most influential people not only in a particular country, but throughout the world. Of course, the question of the salaries of the leaders of such a country interested and continues to interest many

It is no secret that in the old days buildings and other structures made of wood (and then it was the main building material) stood for centuries. Buildings of the sixteenth century have been preserved in good condition to this day. Of course, many have already undergone repairs and replacement of individual elements, but in general the buildings look good. And the most interesting thing is that the building material itself is perfectly preserved

"Submarine infantry", "deep special forces" and even "frog people" - all these nicknames were given to the unique special forces of the Soviet army. We are talking about combat submariners who, during the Great Patriotic War, performed full-fledged reconnaissance and sabotage operations. They also fought with the same detachments of the enemy countries. Only today very few people know about these heroes, because the history of this unique special forces ended with the end of the war itself

Times are changing, and those things that our parents considered necessary, in our case, are a waste of money. We choose a different lifestyle, and if you think about it, it contains a certain wisdom. Novate.ru tells what modern youth saves on, and what is the point

Since the advent of TVs, they have been the standard single channel. That is, only one TV program was broadcast, and even the switch was not provided. After a while, in 1952, three-channel television sets of the Sever brand with a corresponding switch appeared. Three years later, Avangard-55 with five channels began to be produced. For the first time in 1957, on the new Rubin-101 model, manufacturers installed switching devices on as many as twelve TV channels. But what's most interesting, tr