Construction and repair 2024, May

DIY Abyssinian well

DIY Abyssinian well

The device of the Abyssinian well. Manufacturing of basic elements, site selection and construction erection technology. Operating conditions

Summer kitchen design and decoration

Summer kitchen design and decoration

Stylish solutions for a summer kitchen and their features. Rules for placing kitchen utensils in the work area, selection of furniture, color design of the building, how to make it attractive

How to make a summer kitchen

How to make a summer kitchen

Types of summer kitchens, their advantages and disadvantages. The choice of materials for the building, the sequence of work when creating a recreation area

Unusual fences for summer cottages

Unusual fences for summer cottages

Options for unusual fences for a summer residence made of bamboo, planken, block house, Cossack mesh, aluminum, brief installation instructions

How to make a water mill

How to make a water mill

The device of a decorative water mill: rules for placement on the site, manufacturing of basic elements and assembly, popular styles of recreation areas with a similar design

How to make a flower clock

How to make a flower clock

Working conditions of the flower clock, the choice of plants according to the daily cycle and color, instructions for creating a flower bed on the site

How to make a windmill

How to make a windmill

Types of windmills, their design, practicality, step-by-step instructions for assembling decorative structures, design features for generating electricity

How to make a fish pond

How to make a fish pond

Varieties of fish ponds, rules for placing a reservoir on a site, water requirements, step-by-step instructions for forming a bowl from various materials, creating conditions for the life of the inhabitants

How to decorate a tree stump in the garden

How to decorate a tree stump in the garden

Methods for decorating stumps in the form of a flower bed, in a fabulous and retro style. The simplest options for their design, making original garden furniture from the remains of sawed-down trees

DIY moss garden

DIY moss garden

Features of the use of moss in country design. Determination of a place for a garden, preparation of planting material, planting it on stones and soil, caring for an evergreen covering

How to make a Japanese garden

How to make a Japanese garden

Types of Japanese gardens, basic elements and rules for their placement, principles of site formation, step-by-step instructions

How to make a wicker flower bed

How to make a wicker flower bed

Purpose and types of wicker beds, rules for harvesting rods, methods of pulling branches, technology for creating a fence for a flower garden

How to make a dry stream

How to make a dry stream

What is a dry stream, its varieties, advantages and disadvantages. How to create a composition on your site

How to make a gravel garden

How to make a gravel garden

Advantages and disadvantages of a gravel garden, the rules for choosing stone material and plants for its design, step-by-step instructions for creating a recreation area, caring for the site

How to make a rose garden in the country

How to make a rose garden in the country

Types of rose gardens, rules for placing plants in a flower bed, choice of seedlings and planting technology, time of work and recommendations for equipping a flower garden

How to make a siding fence

How to make a siding fence

The use of siding for the construction of fences: types, manufacturers and choice of material, its features. Preparation for work, construction technology and maintenance

How to make rockery

How to make rockery

The device of rockeries, their features and styles, work plan and technology for their implementation

How to make vertical beds

How to make vertical beds

The purpose of vertical beds, their advantages and disadvantages, popular designs and technology for their construction, garden maintenance

How to raise the level of the site

How to raise the level of the site

Reasons for raising the level of the site, the choice of soil for the main and intermediate layers of backfill, the technology of work, protection of the embankment from washing out and subsidence

How to make a foundation for a greenhouse

How to make a foundation for a greenhouse

Recommendations for choosing a foundation for different options for greenhouses, including those made of metal, glass, plastic film, window blocks. Detailed installation instructions for the base

How to lower the water level in the area

How to lower the water level in the area

Negative consequences of a high water level at the site, drainage options, arrangement of drainage systems in operated areas

How to make a greenhouse from a profile

How to make a greenhouse from a profile

Making a greenhouse from a profile, choosing a place, its design and installation features, advantages and disadvantages of the design

How to make a greenhouse from pipes

How to make a greenhouse from pipes

Advantages and disadvantages of plastic and profile greenhouses. Features of their installation and work technology

How to make a wooden greenhouse

How to make a wooden greenhouse

Advantages and disadvantages of wooden greenhouses. Manufacturing features and detailed technology for mounting a timber structure

Liquid wallpaper: advantages, how to glue, photo and video tutorial

Liquid wallpaper: advantages, how to glue, photo and video tutorial

In this article, you will learn what liquid wallpaper is. Their advantages, photo and video tutorial on how to glue liquid wallpaper. How to knead and apply them to walls and ceilings. What are they made of and what is in

Planning a plot with a slope

Planning a plot with a slope

Advantages and disadvantages of a plot on a slope, rules for planning a problem area, placement of functional zones, basic techniques for improving an allotment

How to properly stick linkrust on the wall?

How to properly stick linkrust on the wall?

What is this linkrust finishing material and how to glue it. Rules for installing linkrust on walls and its further painting, as well as preliminary preparation of the wall before gluing patterns

Polypropylene pipes: their advantages, price, application and installation

Polypropylene pipes: their advantages, price, application and installation

What are these polypropylene pipes and where can they be used. What are their advantages and disadvantages, as well as their price and do-it-yourself installation. How durable they are

Natural linoleum - the perfect flooring

Natural linoleum - the perfect flooring

The article describes the main advantages of natural linoleum, as well as its variety and composition

How to choose a carpet

How to choose a carpet

Performance characteristics of carpet, types of pile and base, advantages and disadvantages of the coating, flooring for different rooms

How to choose an entrance metal door?

How to choose an entrance metal door?

Have you started doing home renovations and don't know which metal front door to buy? Read on for tips on choosing a door. What you should pay attention to when buying: the material of manufacture, the method of pro

How to make a ceiling "Sun" from plasterboard

How to make a ceiling "Sun" from plasterboard

Features of a ceiling in the form of a plasterboard sun, what materials and tools are needed for installation, technology for creating a sun, the best way to make a ceiling of two levels

Window-like ceiling: views and installation instructions

Window-like ceiling: views and installation instructions

Types of windows on the ceiling, the technology of mounting a skylight, painted false windows, the use of photo wallpaper, how to install a plasterboard ceiling and a stretch canvas in the form of a window

How to paint a ceiling with textured paint

How to paint a ceiling with textured paint

The article discusses what textured paint for the ceiling is, presents its classification and types, advantages and disadvantages, describes how to choose the right material. Moreover, you

Solar system ceiling: installation instructions

Solar system ceiling: installation instructions

Creation of the "Solar System" ceiling, the use of optical fiber, LEDs and special paints in the creation of the structure, application of photo printing on a stretch fabric

Carved stretch ceilings: installation instructions

Carved stretch ceilings: installation instructions

The article discusses what carved stretch ceilings are and what their design is, describes the design possibilities, advantages and installation technology

Plywood ceiling decoration

Plywood ceiling decoration

The article discusses the types of plywood for the ceiling, as well as methods of surface finishing: painting, wallpapering, stencil finishing and decorative plaster. Contents of the article: Main varieties

Soaring stretch ceiling: installation instructions

Soaring stretch ceiling: installation instructions

The design features of soaring ceilings and the technology of installing floors will be discussed in this article

Plywood ceiling: installation instructions

Plywood ceiling: installation instructions

Plywood ceiling, types of material, its advantages and disadvantages, stage-by-stage construction installation technology

Infrared ceiling: installation instructions

Infrared ceiling: installation instructions

Infrared ceiling, its design, the principle of operation of the film heater and advantages, installation and system features