Living room shelf in one evening: ideas from mother

Living room shelf in one evening: ideas from mother

Every master knows the sensation when you are nurturing an idea for a long time, but it is not possible to realize it. It happens the other way around: an idea is born immediately, and only inspiration is needed to implement it. It is this work that a reader of one of the Telegram channels about ...

Old yarn: ideas for use, recommendations, tips

Old yarn: ideas for use, recommendations, tips

If you have skeins and scraps of old yarn, do not rush to throw them away. While in quarantine, you can make many beautiful and interesting crafts. HouseChief editors decided to join the movement of the largest companies on the Runet: Yandex and Mail.ru Group with the hashtag # besthome and prepa...

Portable organizer for drills from a canister: fast, simple and extremely convenient

Portable organizer for drills from a canister: fast, simple and extremely convenient

A long quarantine is a good time to put things in order in the workshop. Often hands do not reach this point, but here - such an opportunity and a lot of time for its implementation. You can not only put everything in its place, but also come up with various convenient coasters, organizers and ot...

Unique painting on the walls with your own hands: simple techniques for a beginner

Unique painting on the walls with your own hands: simple techniques for a beginner

Using wallpaper for wall decor is becoming less and less popular. This method of wall decoration is overwhelmed by conventional painting and decorative plaster. What are the advantages of this finish? First of all, this is a cheaper option and, admittedly, more durable. Walls can be easily repain...

How to make a portable reel carrier

How to make a portable reel carrier

Homemade tools and devices - this is what distinguishes a real Kulibin from a simple home lover. Some gadgets from such masters are so practical that they are worthy of repeated repetition and even an industrial patent. But while there is no patent, and such things have not appeared on sale, seiz...

Refinement of hand tools: this is not what you expected

Refinement of hand tools: this is not what you expected

Despite the rapid development of technical thought and a huge number of various power tools, no one has canceled manual labor. Hand tools are irreplaceable and always needed, no matter what work you do. Even if you use newfangled technical devices, the last word still remains with the hammer and ...

The simplest device from plastic bottle caps, ideas, tips

The simplest device from plastic bottle caps, ideas, tips

If you don't know what to do at home, collect all the stocks of plastic bottle caps and do unusual and interesting things with your own hands. The Homius editorial staff continues the series of articles with the hashtag #BestHomedoma. Self-isolation is a great time to do something useful. We will...

How to make an LED light bulb brighter: step by step instructions

How to make an LED light bulb brighter: step by step instructions

LED bulbs are quite common today. This is not surprising, because while maintaining the same brightness in comparison with conventional bulbs, they consume several times less electricity, and they work longer. But they are not eternal either. Is it possible to save a failed emitter? The author of...

House insulation with sawdust and lime: a solution for budget construction

House insulation with sawdust and lime: a solution for budget construction

The HouseChief editorial staff continues the series of publications with the hashtag #BestHome for those who are not used to spending their leisure time in vain. During forced self-isolation, you can engage in dacha construction. If you have postponed this process for a long time, now is the time...

Wood lathe from a conventional drill

Wood lathe from a conventional drill

Products made from natural materials are becoming more and more popular. A special segment in this market is occupied by various interior items made of wood. To make such, you need special tools, including a machine on which it would be possible to form cylindrical parts, carry out grinding and o...