Construction and repair 2024, March

Ventilation valve for a bath: manufacturing and installation features

Ventilation valve for a bath: manufacturing and installation features

A ventilation grill with a latch can not only be installed in the air duct yourself, but also made. To figure out how to select material and carry out installation work, our

Exotic baths

Exotic baths

There are many types of baths today. Some have come to us from antiquity. Others are the fantasy of modern inventors. There is a certain group of baths that are essential

Do-it-yourself concrete floor in the bath

Do-it-yourself concrete floor in the bath

Laying a concrete floor is time consuming, costly and time consuming. Let's figure out how to make a concrete floor in a bath, from the beginning of preparing the soil for it

Insulation of the blind area with foam

Insulation of the blind area with foam

Manufacturing of a foam-insulated blind area, features of such thermal insulation, preparation of the base of the structure and the procedure for performing work

Warming the foundation with expanded clay

Warming the foundation with expanded clay

Advantages and disadvantages of thermal insulation of the foundation with expanded clay, insulation technology outside and inside the building, recommendations for choosing a high-quality material

Installation of skirting boards on the floor

Installation of skirting boards on the floor

Installation of skirting boards, their types, installation methods, technology of fastening plastic and wooden profiles

How to make a swing for a summer residence with your own hands?

How to make a swing for a summer residence with your own hands?

Construction, elements and types of swing for summer cottages. What material to give preference to and how to choose a place for installation? DIY instructions for making wooden and metal swings

Water heaters with a wet heating element - design, price, choice

Water heaters with a wet heating element - design, price, choice

Design features of a wet heating element for water heaters. Advantages and disadvantages of boilers, characteristics and price of the best models

How to install an inflatable pool with your own hands?

How to install an inflatable pool with your own hands?

Features of choosing a place for mounting an inflatable pool. Installation nuances, step-by-step instructions, necessary accessories and equipment. Maintenance and minor repairs

How to choose an inflatable pool for a summer residence?

How to choose an inflatable pool for a summer residence?

What is an inflatable pool, design, characteristics, pros and cons. Criteria for choosing an inflatable pool for a summer residence: size, volume, shape. Top manufacturers, best models, prices and reviews

DIY installation of a frame pool in the country

DIY installation of a frame pool in the country

Preparation for the installation of a frame pool in the country, especially the assembly of structures of various types. Maintenance, water treatment and minor repairs. The price of installation work, real reviews

How to choose a frame pool for a summer residence?

How to choose a frame pool for a summer residence?

What is a frame pool for a summer residence, advantages over competitors, advantages, disadvantages. Design, dimensions and main varieties. Reliable manufacturers, popular models, price, reviews

Best cottage design ideas

Best cottage design ideas

Features of the design of the country house, popular styles of design of a country house. Rules, tips, best ideas, decor options. The design of the cottage is a beautiful design of the internal space of the suburban

Drainage field with your own hands

Drainage field with your own hands

The device and features of the functioning of the drainage field. Advantages and disadvantages of the post-cleaner. Calculation of the length of the pipes and the area of the device. Construction technology, the price of the drainage field

DIY rutary

DIY rutary

What is rutary and what happens. The principles of forming a garden of roots on your site. How to choose the right place and elements for such a corner. Step-by-step instructions for creating a composition

How to make a homemade smokehouse

How to make a homemade smokehouse

Types and features of smoking products. Varieties of equipment, principle of operation, independent production of structures

Cleaning and repair of wells

Cleaning and repair of wells

Causes of pollution, cleaning and restoration of drinking water wells. Types of their repair with an indication of typical defects. Step-by-step technology of work for concrete, brick and wooden structures

How to insulate the walls of the veranda

How to insulate the walls of the veranda

Thermal insulation of the veranda walls, materials used, work planning and preparation of structures, technologies for their external and internal thermal insulation

Do-it-yourself oven for a summer kitchen

Do-it-yourself oven for a summer kitchen

Types and features of stoves for summer cottages and summer kitchens. Site selection, design and preparation of everything necessary for self-construction, nuances and technology

How to make a well

How to make a well

The design of traditional wells with manual lifting of water, their advantages and disadvantages, ways to strengthen the mine. Krynitsa construction technology

How to make a polycarbonate greenhouse

How to make a polycarbonate greenhouse

Polycarbonate greenhouse: types, advantages and features of its manufacture, preparation of the base and technology of installation of the structure

Roof insulation with expanded clay

Roof insulation with expanded clay

The use of expanded clay for roof insulation, its features, advantages and disadvantages, technology of various types of roof insulation

Fireplace in the bath: construction technology

Fireplace in the bath: construction technology

A fireplace in a bathhouse can not only warm up the room, but also become an original decorative element. To create a functional, safe design in a unique style, you need to strictly adhere to all

Bathtub grounding: necessity, instructions, price

Bathtub grounding: necessity, instructions, price

What is the procedure for grounding the bath, its relevance. Materials and tools, features of the choice of wire. Instructions for performing work. How to make a ground electrode system?

Bath tub: types and features of installation

Bath tub: types and features of installation

Wooden, concrete, plastic fonts differ not only in the material for their manufacture, but also in the method of installation. Each type of hot tub is considered to be optimal for certain

Kitchen countertop: which one to choose?

Kitchen countertop: which one to choose?

How to choose a countertop, everything about countertops made of artificial stone, glass, stainless steel, chipboard, solid wood and marble. Their advantages and disadvantages

Interior decoration of the bath from foam blocks

Interior decoration of the bath from foam blocks

Interior decoration is a mandatory stage in the construction of a foam block bath. Without cladding, the walls will quickly lose their original appearance. In this article, we will look at the types of interior finishing

Do-it-yourself bath from foam blocks

Do-it-yourself bath from foam blocks

Since time immemorial, the bath has been helping to cleanse the body and renew the soul. This is a great way to heal, harden and relax the body when exposed to the contrast of temperatures

Smoke sauna: construction technology

Smoke sauna: construction technology

The traditional Russian smoke sauna is famous for its healing effect and sterility. During its construction and operation, special rules must be adhered to, since it is fire hazardous, and non-compliance

Brick bath: construction technology

Brick bath: construction technology

The Russian bath is built not only from timber or traditional logs. Durable and environmentally friendly brick is also an excellent material for its walls. How to build a solid bath out of it - about this

Clay bath: construction technology

Clay bath: construction technology

Clay baths with the addition of straw and sawdust are reliable, beautiful and colorful. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the options for the manufacture of baths from environmentally friendly materials with minimal financial

Installation of a sandwich pipe in a bath

Installation of a sandwich pipe in a bath

Sandwich chimneys are considered the best option for removing combustion products from stoves, especially in wooden baths. We offer you to familiarize yourself with the technology of installation of double-walled chimneys and their features

Insulation of walls with expanded clay

Insulation of walls with expanded clay

Features of wall insulation with expanded clay, its advantages and disadvantages, technologies for performing thermal insulation

Ceiling insulation with polyurethane foam

Ceiling insulation with polyurethane foam

The existing specificity of thermal insulation with polyurethane foam, about the advantages and disadvantages of this method, how to properly prepare the ceiling for thermal insulation, the main work, the final finishing

Basement insulation with expanded polystyrene

Basement insulation with expanded polystyrene

Thermal insulation of the basement with polystyrene foam plates, its features, pros and cons, preparation for insulation, methods of installation of the coating

How to make a hedge in the country

How to make a hedge in the country

The main types of hedges, their advantages and disadvantages. What plants to choose, recommendations for planting, pruning and caring for seedlings

Insulation of the basement with mineral wool

Insulation of the basement with mineral wool

Insulation of the basement of the house with mineral wool, features of insulation, its pros and cons, surface preparation and methods of performing work

Insulation of the basement with expanded polystyrene

Insulation of the basement with expanded polystyrene

Specificity of thermal insulation of the building basement with expanded polystyrene, advantages and disadvantages, preparation for insulation, main work, finishing of the thermally insulated surface

Waterproofing the foundation with plastic wrap

Waterproofing the foundation with plastic wrap

Advantages and disadvantages of using polyethylene film for waterproofing the underground part of the house, types of material for such work and the rules for its selection, technology for laying the product

Expanded clay overview

Expanded clay overview

What is expanded clay, how is it produced, the types of insulation, its technical characteristics, pros and cons, features of choice and a short do-it-yourself installation guide