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Protecting Your Windows From The Sun: From Shutters To Awnings
Windows and glazing

Protecting Your Windows From The Sun: From Shutters To Awnings

On bright sunny days, we habitually shade rooms with curtains, roller shutters, blinds, special foil or film. But often this is not enough and you have to resort to external protection. There are several 2024

The Choice Of Material For The Floor On The Terrace
Landscaping, gardening

The Choice Of Material For The Floor On The Terrace

Since the terrace is an open space connecting the house with the street, special requirements are put forward for the flooring. It should not be afraid of moisture, sun, temperature extremes, be durable and 2024

Customizing Or Alteration Of Things And Interior Items For Yourself
Arrangement and comfort

Customizing Or Alteration Of Things And Interior Items For Yourself

Translated from English, customizing means "customization", and in a narrower sense, "customization to specific customer requirements." We are talking about items of mass production that are modified according to 2024

How To Choose A Grout For Tile Joints
Tile and stone

How To Choose A Grout For Tile Joints

The final stage of working with tiles - grouting - often little attention is paid. It seems that the main work has already been done, the tiles have been laid, and the seams - it's nothing. In fact, it is 2024

Shipping Container Houses - Cargotecture
Houses and cottages

Shipping Container Houses - Cargotecture

In the early 2000s, original designs for building houses from shipping containers began to appear in many countries. This is a new idea, but now it has become so popular that a whole 2024

The Second Life Of Old Things: Stairs, Rakes, Bicycle And Musical Instruments
Arrangement and comfort

The Second Life Of Old Things: Stairs, Rakes, Bicycle And Musical Instruments

We have already talked about what can be done from an old suitcase, doors and paintings. Now let's touch on other old things that you can not rush to throw into a landfill. Of broken and seemingly unnecessary 2024

Do-it-yourself Correct Sharpening Of A Lawn Mower Knife
Landscaping, gardening

Do-it-yourself Correct Sharpening Of A Lawn Mower Knife

Despite the fact that the blades of the lawn mower are made of high quality steel, from time to time they have to be refreshed. Fortunately, this does not require special skills and equipment, and today we 2024

Knife Holders - Optimal Storage
Arrangement and comfort

Knife Holders - Optimal Storage

Knife - a tool that is constantly used in the kitchen, because without it you can't even build a sandwich. Moreover, there are usually many knives, for various products, with different blade sizes. You need to store knives like this 2024

Do-it-yourself Repair And Revision Of Welding Inverters
Construction equipment

Do-it-yourself Repair And Revision Of Welding Inverters

The characteristics of most budget inverters cannot be called outstanding, at the same time, few will give up the pleasure of using equipment with a significant margin of reliability. Meanwhile there is 2024

Growing Ornamental Cabbage As A Decoration And Healthy Vegetable
Garden

Growing Ornamental Cabbage As A Decoration And Healthy Vegetable

Ornamental cabbage is much less known in our country than the usual white cabbage. We are sure that this plant is undeservedly ignored, because it has a lot of advantages. Ornamental cabbage looks like 2024

Beamed Ceiling: Load-bearing Structures As An Element Of Interior Design
Arrangement and comfort

Beamed Ceiling: Load-bearing Structures As An Element Of Interior Design

In old houses, ceiling beams had a practical function, being an element of the supporting structure. Modern building technologies allowed to get rid of such beams. However, the beams on the ceilings 2024

ALUTECH: How To Choose Roller Shutters For Windows For Home And Summer Cottages
Fences and gates

ALUTECH: How To Choose Roller Shutters For Windows For Home And Summer Cottages

Today, in our review, we will focus on peace, tranquility and comfort. In order to bring these three components into daily life, it is often necessary to think about additional safety barriers. We will tell about 2024

How To Equip A Nursery For A Student
Furniture

How To Equip A Nursery For A Student

Is your child going to first grade? Congratulations on a new stage in your life, which will bring not only troubles, but many pleasant moments. In the meantime, you should create a comfortable place for your student to do 2024

COR-TEN - Corten Steel In Interior Design And Landscaping
Landscaping, gardening

COR-TEN - Corten Steel In Interior Design And Landscaping

COR-TEN - an officially registered trademark in the USA under which a unique steel is produced, thanks to its properties it is used not only in industrial construction and shipbuilding, but also 2024

Growing Beets: Planting And Care
Garden

Growing Beets: Planting And Care

The beneficial properties of beets have been known for a long time. A plant that is not too whimsical to care for, stored all winter, an indispensable attribute of numerous dishes loved by everyone in our country, a storehouse of vitamins and minerals 2024

Choosing Paint For The Facade Of The House
Decoration Materials

Choosing Paint For The Facade Of The House

Special requirements are put forward for the paint for the facade of the house: it must be resistant, withstand the effects of moisture and sunlight, protect the surface from chemical contamination, and be vapor permeable. Besides 2024

Granite For Home Interior Decoration - Choosing The Best
Tile and stone

Granite For Home Interior Decoration - Choosing The Best

Granite - one of the most popular types of finishing materials, which is increasingly used not only for exterior cladding, but also in interiors. There are many types of granite, among them there are 2024

How To Use Leftover Wallpaper: Ideas And Examples
Decoration Materials

How To Use Leftover Wallpaper: Ideas And Examples

After the repair, there are usually pieces of wallpaper that are both a pity to throw away and seem to have nowhere to use. In fact, from a variety of pieces of wallpaper, you can create a beautiful decor and use it quite functionally 2024

Smart Plumbing: Toilets - Innovative Models
Plumbing

Smart Plumbing: Toilets - Innovative Models

Technologies do not stand still, affecting including such areas as the production of plumbing. We spend a lot of time in the toilet, so such novelties as “smart” toilets will be of interest to everyone. Yes bye 2024

Bimetallic Heating Radiators: Which Are Better And Why
Heating and heat supply

Bimetallic Heating Radiators: Which Are Better And Why

Over time, the practicing master collects a whole arsenal of optimal solutions and technologies. So it is with radiators: with a fairly unstable situation in this market, there is always a manufacturer who is confident 2024

Growing Tomatoes: How To Save Tomato Harvest In Cold Summer
Garden

Growing Tomatoes: How To Save Tomato Harvest In Cold Summer

Summer does not always spoil us with hot and dry weather. Rain, temperature fluctuations - June is often more like the end of April. For gardeners, such a summer - great grief and worries about 2024

Polyurethane Foam - Features, Types, Use
Insulation materials

Polyurethane Foam - Features, Types, Use

Polyurethane foam is widely used wherever it is necessary to fill cracks and cracks, carry out hydro and thermal insulation. There are several types of such sealant, there are also application features. Let's figure it out 2024

How To Choose Paints And Varnishes: Bathroom Paint
Decoration Materials

How To Choose Paints And Varnishes: Bathroom Paint

It often seems that there is no alternative to tiles in the bathroom. This is really a very good option, but you can't call it budget. In comparison with the most expensive paint, the cheapest tiles & nbsp 2024

Window Protection For Children And Pets - Types And Characteristics
Windows and glazing

Window Protection For Children And Pets - Types And Characteristics

Unfortunately, one can often hear in the news: "In the city of N, a child fell out of the window." Such news always causes alarm among parents, because it is difficult to keep track of little fidgets. Let's figure out which 2024

Summer Kitchen In The Country: Organization Rules And Design Options
Buildings on the site

Summer Kitchen In The Country: Organization Rules And Design Options

On hot summer days, cooking indoors without air conditioning is torture. And I just want to spend more time outdoors. Therefore, the summer kitchen is an attribute of a very 2024

Features Of Installation And Replacement Of Heating Radiators In New Buildings
Heating and heat supply

Features Of Installation And Replacement Of Heating Radiators In New Buildings

Happy owners of housing in new buildings have to solve a lot of problems with repair and arrangement. One of them - replacing heating radiators with more advanced ones and adjusting their correct operation. This and 2024

How To Properly Store Firewood On The Site
Heating and heat supply

How To Properly Store Firewood On The Site

A stock of firewood on the site is required. Sometimes pamper guests with barbecue or a supply of firewood for a bath or stove heating. Let's talk about the principles of proper storage of firewood and arranging a woodpile, consider 2024

House-bungalow - Features Of Construction And Arrangement
Houses and cottages

House-bungalow - Features Of Construction And Arrangement

The name "bungalow" is associated with something exotic, with a house on the beach, under a reed roof, overlooking the ocean. Meanwhile, the bungalow - this is a cozy modern house, such a construction option received 2024

How To Make Repairs And Maintain A Good Relationship
Renovation and finishing

How To Make Repairs And Maintain A Good Relationship

For any married couple, repair - a stressful situation that makes significant changes in the calm course of life. Often, during joint renovation work, spouses learn about each other 2024

Garden Care: How To Save Crops In Heat And Drought
Garden

Garden Care: How To Save Crops In Heat And Drought

Unfortunately, we cannot influence the weather. Otherwise, at the request of numerous summer residents, a quiet rain would go every other day, and the temperature would remain at a comfortable plus 25 degrees. And if the heat is above 30 and 2024