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How to Make a Cheap Drip Irrigation System
Many articles have been written and many videos have been filmed about the usefulness and effectiveness of drip irrigation. The main advantage of such a system over watering from a watering can or hose is that the water is supplied directly to the roots of the plant. Without wasting time between rows. Another version of such a system, made from scrap materials, will be discussed in this article.
How to remove glass from a PVC window
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How to Fix Laminate Flooring Gaps
https://building-diy.com/how-to-fix-laminate-flooring-gaps/
Installing a rainwater drainage system around the house
https://building-diy.com/installing-a-rainwater-drainage-system-around-the-house/
How To Fix Loose & Hollow Tile Floors
To detect voids under the floor tiles formed during the initial installation, we tap them with an ordinary wooden mallet. Those places that are not filled with adhesive mass give themselves away with a louder and longer sound. We mark such areas with chalk or marker. This will allow us to more accurately determine the scope of upcoming work.
https://building-diy.com/how-to-fix-loose-hollow-tile-floors/
It takes a lot of time, effort, and energy to find and buy a ready-made mosquito net in a frame of the right size and color in stores. A ready-made net with a frame is expensive, while 1 square meter of a mosquito net will be five times cheaper.
How To Build Cheap Large Greenhouse
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De-icing Systems For Pitched Roofs and Gutter
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How to fix cracks in walls: effective methods for different materials
https://building-diy.com/how-to-fix-cracks-in-walls-effective-methods-for-different-materials/
How to build a cabin with your own hands
https://building-diy.com/how-to-build-a-cabin-with-your-own-hands/
Choosing a foundation for problematic soil: strip, pile, or slab?
https://building-diy.com/choosing-a-foundation-for-problematic-soil-strip-pile-or-slab/
How to lay a warm electric floor under tiles: detailed instructions
We talk about the advantages and disadvantages of electric heating floors, characterize their varieties, and give detailed instructions on how to independently install the system under tiles.
https://building-diy.com/how-to-lay-a-warm-electric-floor-under-tiles-detailed-instructions/
How to check the gutters and drainage system at your cottage?
A lot depends on the serviceability of drains and drainage channels – the condition of roads and paths, the durability of the foundation, and the health of garden plants. Therefore, it is advisable to inspect, clean, and, if necessary, repair both systems twice a year – in spring and autumn.
https://building-diy.com/how-to-check-the-gutters-and-drainage-system-at-your-cottage/
Sauna in an apartment: how and where to put it
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The quality of ventilation and the overall level of comfort in the home depends on how well the air exchange standards in the room are met.
HOW TO WATERPROOF THE BASEMENT FROM WATER
☑ WHY IS WATERPROOFING WORK CARRIED OUT?
☑METHODS FOR WATERPROOFING A BASEMENT FROM GROUNDWATER
☑MIXTURES USED
☑HOW TO MAKE EXTERNAL WATERPROOFING OF A BASEMENT FROM WATER
☑INTERNAL WATERPROOFING
https://building-diy.com/how-to-waterproof-the-basement-from-water/
Septic tanks for a summer residence: which one is better?
https://building-diy.com/septic-tanks-for-a-summer-residence-which-one-is-better/
How to pour a strip foundation: step-by-step instructions
https://building-diy.com/how-to-pour-a-strip-foundation-step-by-step-instructions/
How to buy a house or apartment – 5 bad advice you shouldn’t follow
1. Study the apartments, the areas are all the same
2. Is the apartment being sold by proxy? Don’t study it in detail
3. It doesn’t matter that the apartment is in poor condition, the main thing is that it’s your own
4. The former owners did an interesting redevelopment, that’s a plus
5. The seller inherited the apartment and wants to sell it quickly
By focusing all your attention on the parameters of the apartment, you can find a real treasure: spacious, bright, and renovated. It’s okay if there are abandoned construction sites and garage complexes outside the windows.
Simple shed, outdoor storage project 5x3m
The popular shed format is 5 by 3 meters. This is the size we are publishing a new free project and drawing of a shed.
https://building-diy.com/simple-shed-outdoor-storage-project-5x3m/
10 mistakes that are not easy to fix:
1. Not calculating the estimate for all repairs in advance
2. Disturb the sequence of finishing work
3. Rushing and not following technology
4. Not making frame diagrams when sheathing with plasterboard, plywood, or OSB
5. Not thinking through the placement and number of outlets
6. Not soundproofing
7. Not thinking through the placement of air conditioners
8. Choosing the wrong time to install windows
9. Postpone the thermal insulation of the balcony until later
10. Buy plumbing fixtures in complex colors.
https://building-diy.com/10-repair-mistakes-that-are-not-easy-to-fix/
How to make proper ventilation in a bathhouse
-Why does a bathhouse need ventilation?
-What kind of ventilation is there?
-Rules for arranging a ventilation system for a bathhouse
https://building-diy.com/how-to-make-proper-ventilation-in-a-bathhouse/
Best Cordless Tools of 2023
The cordless tool market is impressive with a variety of offerings in every category. There is a huge selection of cordless screwdrivers, drills, impact wrenches, jigsaws, circular and reciprocating saws, construction heat guns, and other useful inventions on sale. Determining among them the best cordless tools of 2023 is a difficult task because each master has his rating of high-quality equipment.
The Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) are a kind of “Oscar” in the field of professional tools. It was established more than 10 years ago to highlight the most interesting new products and innovative developments in various directions. One of the categories of this award is dedicated to cordless tools. In this article, we’ll take a look at which cordless power tools are the 2023 PTIA Award winners.
https://building-diy.com/best-cordless-tools-of-2023/
How to make a table with benches for the garden
This is an excellent monolithic table set with two benches. The design provides reliable support, so everything stands level and very strong. If desired, such a kit can be assembled in a few hours.
https://building-diy.com/how-to-make-a-table-with-benches-for-the-garden/
How to build a wood frame and SIP panel house.
Many people believe that a warm and durable country house can only be built from brick or logs. This is not true. A modern frame house, built in compliance with technology, will last up to 150 years, and it will not be cold in it. We understand the features of building frame houses.
https://building-diy.com/how-to-build-a-wood-frame-and-sip-panel-house/
The eaves overhang is one of the key elements of the roof structure. This component extends beyond the contours of the building, giving it a distinctive appearance. It would seem that a roof without overhangs is impossible, but in practice, buildings with this type of roof have not only been success...
How to make cheap but high-quality home insulation without help
https://building-diy.com/how-to-make-cheap-but-high-quality-home-insulation-without-help/
PASSIVE HOUSES: INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Nowadays, when issues of energy efficiency and environmental concerns are becoming increasingly relevant, passive houses are replacing traditional homes, offering innovative and environmentally friendly solutions. In this article, we will look at what passive houses are, how they work, and why they are becoming increasingly popular around the world.
https://building-diy.com/passive-houses-innovation-efficiency-and-sustainability/
Foundation base and types of soils
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TOP 10 main mistakes when building a house
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