121. How to lay Laminate Flooring
First of all, before laying laminate with their hands to prepare the floor. It must be smooth and without large fluctuations should not "walk." Ideally we should perestilat floor and make it out of plywood with a minimum thickness of 22 mm, the distance between joists 500 mm. May be placed on top of linoleum, wood flooring or coated subject flatness. Not recommended laying on top of carpet due to static electricity. When laying on the concrete floor moisture latter should be within 2.5%. Laminate flooring is not recommended to be laid in wet areas (bath, sauna). Before Before embarking on laying laminate flooring it is necessary to keep in the room for at least two days at a constant room temperature and humidity. This is necessary to equalize the moisture content to prevent further shrinkage or swelling. Before laying encouraged to review the rules, which are inside the package. Tools Required Self laying laminate you will need: a hammer, a short block... read more
122. Luggage Boot Illumination
Established in the trunk lights Getz - a small bowl on the left with a lamp 5W. The light is not very good, you can put a light bulb and 10W, but also of much better not be. Dark night with such illumination can distinguish large objects, and small - not really. All this has led to different ideas about creating more quality illumination. From what make the backlight? Thoughts were many: fluorescent lamps, incandescent bulbs, LEDs ... But they still need somewhere to attach. Therefore, as the smallest light sources were selected LEDs. A attachment points - on the right and left pockets. I decided to make two on each side. Prepare LED assembly Wiring diagram is the simplest - two diodes and a resistor, all connected in series, as I did for Backlight glove , but there were three of the diode. Carved out of fiberglass a small fee for the two diodes, saws in the conducting layer on one side separating groove. At fixing diodes I wrapped copper wire... read more
123. Repair Iron Steamer
I'll show you an example of iron Bosch. Over time, the operation of the ironing equipment stops working stripping button. Push her, she is forced (with notable resistance), and the steam from the soleplate is not. Well, let's find out the cause and fix it. Analysis iron Unscrew the screw back: Remove the back socket: Remove the two buttons at the top (they are no fixed just pulled together, anything can be neatly podkovyrnut), unscrew the screw that is under the buttons, then remove the top bar: Now we have access to two pumps - one supplies water to the spray gun (right) and the other (left) to the bottom of the sole, just for steaming. Fault close For convenience, we remove the entire top rail to handle: Otparivatelny take out the pump, inspect it - it in a raid, and it did not work because due to scale or even any deposits ball stuck to the bottom of the exhaust valve, which means that when you click on... read more
124. Earphones Skip
Consider the example of flash-player Kingston. While manipulating the headphone jack sound is lost, then show up. It is obvious that extends around the contact. To begin to connect other headphones and make sure that it is not in them, and therefore in the player. Let's open the player Unscrew the 4 small screws on the back cover and remove the rear cover. Better to remove the battery to completely disconnect the device. Now, look at the connector for headphones and solder it. And what do we see? ration of extreme exposure cracked, not much, but for the periodic loss of sound is enough. troubleshoot It's simple! On the soldering put a small, very small piece of rosin and warm up the place a soldering iron. Solder melts, reliable contact is restored. Verifying and assembly Connect the battery and closing the lid does not turn on the player, connect the earphones and listen ... the sound is. Now, continuing to... read more
125. Plan of Apartment Renovation
Remember the words of Zhvanetsky: «Renovation is state of mind. It can not be complete, it can only be suspended.» Perhaps all people without exception, think about the repair, all kinds of scary scary stories and tips on what material is best to use, it has survived. So is it worth to listen and learn from the mistakes of others? Maybe this will help, but he still does not get through, do not know all the nuances that await you on the way to creating a cozy and comfortable home. But then it is safe to give advice to yourself, show off straight from the tin and repair sigh of relief that you have already completed this story. Is it possible to make repairs so as to avoid the fuss, do not stumble at every turn, spending their nerve cells, and not to increase the projected costs? Of course, it's possible! But only if you perceive as the repair work, which is spent on their strength and are moving towards a certain goal, and not as some terrible and destructive monster... read more
126. Bathroom renovation
Before proceeding directly to the repair, you need to prepare a project, clearly identifying where and what will be. You may have to make alterations, shift and expand the area of the wall, or transfer of communication. Residents of small apartments suffer from a lack of space. This can be easily fixed by modifying the location of the walls. But any repairs must not violate applicable laws, for example, to remove or move bearing walls, the existing communication, the making of non-residential premises and residential stuff. Ideally, prior to the work of the project is to examine the organization of the room, preparing a project, agree to your local department of architecture and urban planning and records the changes in the BTI. Only then can you get to work. Consider the case of repair of an apartment when the toilet and bathroom. If they merge, the new location carefully designed communications, additional space can be obtained, for example, a... read more
127. Kitchen Renovation v2
The kitchen has a special burden in any home. Daily cooking, humidity, various sources of odors and more characterizes the room and its importance and function. Therefore, the kitchen renovation to be carefully considered, bearing in mind not only the aesthetics, but also the practicality of the subject. Room design. Kitchen space has individual characteristics and the number of square meters. Regardless of this fact, it is necessary to foresee the number of steps, the results of which you want to see at the end of repairs. Should be addressed on the need of redevelopment in the area, installing insulated doors or arched structure, the replacement of windows and window sills, and other problems. You must have a clear understanding of the future interior and colors that are going to implement. In addition, we recommend immediately provide availability of kitchen furniture, refrigerators, hoods, cookers, microwave ovens and other household appliances. The best... read more
128. Bathroom renovation v2
When you start to make repairs in the bathroom, make sure to remember that it will be necessary to comply with the essential requirements at all stages of repair, as they are important elements in the process. This area must be not only functional, but also comfortable, because this is where you can relax after a hard day's work, as well as get fit and positive energy. For this reason the repairs in the bathroom must be done professionally, especially for those who want to make alterations. It should always be remembered that the poor quality and bad plumbing repairs can cause constant trouble delivered to you and your neighbors in the form of flooding. The first step, before the necessary repairs in order to determine what it will repair - major or cosmetic. This is necessary in order to know what costs you are coming and how much time will be spent on its implementation. If your bathroom pipes were changed recently and want something new, then it will need to perform... read more