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Do-it-yourself columnar foundation: what it is, types, materials, step-by-step instructions, pros and cons Arrangement Other

The old construction wisdom says: if it is possible to do it without complicating the process or design, then you need to do it that way. A columnar foundation today is considered one of the simple...

How to remove blinds from a window: vertical, horizontal, to wash, instructions for different fastenings, tips Arrangement Other

To decorate a window opening in a private house, apartment or office, vertical or horizontal blinds are increasingly used. They are popular because they differ from the usual curtains and curtains ...

How to glue foam plastic: features of connection with metal, wood, brick, concrete, glue composition Arrangement Other

As soon as repair work begins, they are often faced with the problem of how to glue the foam. There are several ways to securely secure the material. You can use both adhesive mixtures and liquid n...

How to properly remove rust from metal at home: mechanical cleaning, traditional methods, chemical methods, heat treatment Arrangement Other

The process of metal corrosion is not something inevitable with fatal consequences. But it is imperative to fight it, to look for a way to remove rust. You can calmly watch how the nails on the fen...

Pour a monolithic foundation with your own hands: types, slabs, how to calculate and pour it yourself, step-by-step instructions Arrangement Other

Construction on weak, heaving soil will require the construction of a sufficiently strong and stable foundation. You can try piles, but it is better to pour a monolithic foundation.The increased vo...

Expansion joint: device, purpose, types, installation, when and where to use it, what to fill it with, step-by-step instructions Arrangement Other

For most composite, stacked and even monolithic structures, installing an expansion joint is a prerequisite for maintaining the integrity of the structure. Otherwise, what was built in winter can e...

Construction of expansion joints: types, purpose, standards, tolerances in different designs Arrangement Other

An expansion joint is one of the important elements of a building structure. The construction of expansion joints is necessary in the place where it is expected to be distorted due to seismic and t...

Do-it-yourself grinding of a log house: inside and outside the bathhouse, at home, why, tools and processing technology Arrangement Other

Sanding a log house with your own hands is a procedure that allows you not only to preserve the attractive appearance of the building, but also to extend its service life. There is an opinion that ...

Christmas tree stand: how to make a cross with your own hands from metal, wood, with water Arrangement Other

A live Christmas tree creates a special atmosphere for the New Year holidays, but it also brings a lot of trouble. After all, the tree needs to be placed on a solid foundation so that it does not c...

DIY snow shovel: plastic, aluminum, plywood, drawing, materials, step-by-step manufacturing instructions Arrangement Other

The snow shovel is a tool that still gives big competition to snow blowers. Over time, it has not lost its popularity and demand due to its low price and ease of use. And if you do it yourself, the...