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- How to sweep a chimney
Once a year furnace chimneys need to be cleaned. Moreover, they need to be cleaned only by hand. I do not believe that a special vacuum cleaner, aspen wood, various chemicals or potato peels will be your helpers in cleansing of the chimneys. This is not so. Soot is a pretty fatty substance, which is formed by combustion of oil, charcoal, resin and wood smoke. It is difficult to clean and very difficult to scrape off with a chimney. To the furnace chimney is not only a pipe through which smoke comes. The chimney is the kiln wells, through which the smoke passes before it enters the tube. Therefore, you need to clean not only the tube but also the kiln wells. - How to plant watermelons
Despite the fact that watermelons are mostly South latitude, with the right approach to grow them and in the middle lane. To watermelon managed to visit by the end of summer, without the aid of the method and good seedling greenhouse is not enough. To choose the better ripening varieties of melon culture. - How to choose the right laminate
Currently, one of the most popular floor coverings for rooms is laminate. It is quite easy to install, and it is possible to specifically prepare the surface of the floor, and there is no need to seal this cover with your rough floor in the room. - How to plant Basil
Basil has long been one of the most popular spices due to its specific, unique aroma, perfectly complementing the taste of many dishes. To grow Basil in the pot room and the garden beds. - How to make a drainage at the site
Excess moisture in the suburban area able to create great problems for its owners until the swelling and waterlogging of the soil. Therefore, if the land is relatively low and the flood and rain water go bad in a natural way, you need to make drainage at the site. - How to grow Mandarin from bone
A citrus tree can be grown directly from the seeds, but in order for that it brought forth good fruit, it should be taught. - How to clean gold with stones
Gold jewelry is good because they can be worn without removing. They do not deteriorate when exposed to heat and sun, well in water, including salt. However, from time to time gold should be cleaned, to give it its Shine. There are many simple methods of purification of gold and jewelry with precious stones. - How to make a beautiful flower bed at the cottage
The cottage is a perfect place to relax from the bustle of the city. And the place must be beautiful. In the summer the very nature of this helps, but with your efforts you can achieve originality. Which owner would not be pleased to boast a beautiful flowerbed in the country? But, unfortunately, not everyone can afford to seek the assistance of a landscape designer. Yes, and don't always have a need for that. With your hands, you can build a simple flowerbed with beautiful flowers that will adequately transform the space. - How to lay laminate
Laminate is similar to the constructor, from which are formed the floors of the desired size and configuration. If suddenly descend on moving, or you just want to change the interior), laminate panels with "snaps" easily decomposed into components. To lay laminate flooring is pretty simple, but you need to carefully adhere to the technology installation. Well-chosen and made by all the rules, laminate flooring will last more than 20 years. - How to grow tomatoes
Tomatoes is a tasty and healthy vegetables. They contain lots of vitamins C, PP, A. as well as sugar and mineral matter. Even in Central you can get a good crop of tomatoes if you grow them according to the rules. - How to connect a house to electricity
In order to connect the house to electricity, must perform the following procedures. After all necessary documents have to hire a licensed electrician, so as to climb the pole to connect the electricity to the power network wires is very dangerous, needs special skills. - How to water a violet
Watering indoor plants, especially violets, it is very responsible and requires you to control and calculate. Incorrect watering causes rotting of the lower leaves and roots and death of the whole plant. - How to write an application to the housing office
Conflict situation with the housing office – the event is unpleasant. In order to remain calm and to save time, you must act according to law. If the service from the housing office there is negligence or bad faith service, tell them about it. Certainly not verbally, and in writing. - How to repair the sofa yourself
Sofa is an integral part of a furniture set in each dwelling. It is possible to just sit in front of the TV, and at night it turns into a comfortable bed. What to do when your favorite sofa, inherited from your parents, suddenly broke down? But you are so used to it. Any self-respecting home handyman will attempt to repair it yourself. - How to improve the productivity
Fertile soils do not need additional fertilization, and they always grow a good crop. But the empty, sandy and loamy soils need manure in order to increase productivity. With good care the plants with infertile soils it is possible to obtain a bountiful harvest of vegetables and fruits. - How to install intercom system
The same attributes of the modern time to protect the homes are metal doors, security alarm and bars on the Windows. No less popular are devices that restrict access not only to the flat itself, but in the entrance of the house. One such device is the intercom, which allows each resident to decide to admit a stranger into the entrance or not. People on the street, dials the apartment number on the device installed at the entrance, and presses the button "In", indicating "call", and at this time, the apartment bell rings. The owner just press a button on the Communicator, and the man from the porch can easily get into the house. In those homes that have intercoms, always clean, as the house protected from unwanted guests. - How to apply decorative plaster on the wall
Decorative plaster is environmentally friendly and is not afraid of water. In the case of damage to the surface of the plaster layer it is possible to replace only one defective area. With self-application of decorative plaster, you will have an exclusive surface. There are many ways of applying the plaster, depending on the texture of the plaster, colors and use of available tools. - How to prepare the ceiling for painting
The preparation of ceilings for painting often occurs in many people who have moved into a new apartment or planned to make repairs on their own in old. What kind of training for the ceiling to perform will depend on you. - How to warm frozen pipes
The cottagers, who replaced the iron water pipe on the plastic pipe, does their praise. Although the main problem with metal pipes in winter extends to the plastic. This issue is freezing pipes. In some cases it is sufficient to simply heat the pipe from the outside and its good to prostokat to get rid of congestion, but if the tube was frozen in an inaccessible area of the pipe (in the ground), then you need to act differently. - How to update old furniture
One day, looking down at his overexposed furniture, you want to make changes in their environment. Immediately consider the colors and materials that you will use. Measure tape measure furniturethat will be updated. View your stocks and go shopping. - How to transplant violets
Like all plants, violets, in order to stimulate their growth and flowering, you should repot at least once a year. This procedure is in principle no different from transplanting other plants, but in order to properly repot a violet and not damage its root system, you can use a few tips. - How to transplant a money tree
Money tree or jade tree, indoor plant, which, according to Feng Shui, brings home prosperity and money. But without this, appreciate it for the simplicity, the decorative and exotic beauty. Transplant the money tree should also, like other houseplants, with a certain periodicity and knowing a few of the inherent features of crassula, of the family which is jade. - How to disable the bulb
Led indicators facilitate quick search in the dark for a light switch. They usually glow green or red light, depending on the power of the bulb, the light can be both weak and bright. The only disadvantage of such switches, the indicator light interferes with sleep, but if desired it can be disabled. - How to remove paint from walls
During the repair often the situation arises when it is necessary to remove old paint from the plastered brick or concrete surface. For example, from the walls of the bathroom where you decided to make the trim tiles. Until some time and the kitchen walls are also painted with oil paint, he's not welcomed by many owners. Over the years, the paint is so firmly ingrained in the surface of the walls that seem to get rid of it no way. However, there are simple methods of removal of paint, used different methods and means. - How to get rid of plaque
The plaque on the items is formed for different reasons. On things in contact with water, is more common red RAID – rust on the walls – mold, is only the most common causes the formation of plaque. To get rid of it by mechanical means or by using various means. - How to transplant orchids
Orchids need to be transplanted periodically and on time. While the colors don't really need large pots. Is more important for them to be regularly in the fresh substrate to the roots has received enough air, and the pot would be evenly dry. The substrate is eventually compacted and decomposed, and the roots receive less air than you need. Because orchids need during transplant. - How to replant chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums, which are presented to us in bouquets, it is very easy to implant. The desire to plant and grow is a miracle on the windowsill or on the site is commendable, but it is important to follow correct agricultural techniques. - How to repot monstera
Monstera, like any other plant, living in conditions of "domestic servitude" requires regular care and transplant. The younger the plant, the faster it occupies the entire space of the pot and it becomes crowded, and then it comes time to transplant. - How to transplant Anthurium
Transplant is a pretty drastic intervention in the life of any plants, and therefore to pursue it better in a time when it has a maximum reserve of vitality in the spring and summer. With Anthuriumω , the situation is exactly the same. - How to transplant a Yucca
Yucca is evergreen, and have linear prickly-pointed leaves of the plant agave family, native to North America. The leaves of the plant are collected in an ornamental socket located on the end of the barrel. Externally, the Yucca is very similar to a dracaena with green leaves, but the relationship between them is not observed, although both plants are hardy and not particularly fastidious. Before you deal with the issue of transplantation will examine the conditions of detention and watering the Yucca.