Life advice 2024, November

With the transition of an increasing number of apartment buildings to collective management (HOA, ZhSK), it becomes necessary to install heat metering devices that guarantee residents a significant savings in funds and rational use of thermal energy during the heating season

In accordance with the rules under number 491 on the maintenance of the common property of an apartment building, each owner or tenant of social housing is obliged to pay for the electricity consumed in public places. This category of expenses includes:

In most cases, people use tap water for drinking and cooking, not really thinking about its quality. Water with an admixture of sand and rust, with increased hardness is not uncommon in Russia. You can check its quality yourself using folk methods

In 2006, a new Civil Code was adopted, thanks to which the system of government for residential buildings changed dramatically. Previously, municipal structures were involved in management; from that moment, homeowners had the opportunity to manage their own property on their own

When working with tanks, containers for storing liquefied gas, remember that non-observance of safety precautions leads to serious consequences that can cause fire, explosion or poisoning from the gases contained in them. Instructions Step 1 Open the tank during the day - this is one of the safety requirements

The choice of an air conditioner is carried out according to several criteria, the main of which is power. Overestimation will lead to unnecessary consumption of electricity, and underestimation will lead to insufficient efficient operation of the unit

Currently, in the hypermarkets of electronics and household appliances, a wide range of gas and electric stoves is widely presented. You can choose a model with the set of functions that best meets the needs of the consumer. One of the most requested functions is the automatic electric ignition

Obverse and reverse are concepts that are often used in pairs. This is precisely the case to which the expression that they are two sides of the same coin is best applied. The terms "reverse" and "obverse" in Russian are used to refer to the two sides of a coin

When arranging a water supply system on a site adjacent to a country house, its owners have to choose a place where it is preferable to drill a well or equip a well. Modern devices and biolocation do not always give the desired result. Test drilling is considered the most reliable way to find water

The main purpose of motor pumps is to pump out and move water and other liquids in large volumes. They are widely used in irrigation and reclamation works, when extinguishing fires, pumping water from pools and wells, refueling many types of transport

A band saw is a tool that uses a continuous metal band with teeth or other cutting devices along one edge. Under constant load, the saws become dull and therefore should be sharpened periodically. The sharpening process itself is very difficult, because improper sharpening of the tool can lead to a violation of the surface geometry

Every year in cities on lawns and courtyards, housing and public utilities workers and janitors mow the grass. Along the roads, on city sites, in parks and squares, this work is carried out by workers of the city's green space services. Some people wonder why the city needs to mow the grass

The Chinese rose is a type of hibiscus, a mallow shrub grown as a houseplant for its lush, brightly colored flowers. With sufficient care, hibiscus blooms can be admired from spring to autumn. The Chinese rose is propagated by seeds or cuttings

Benjamin ficus is the closest relative of the more familiar rubbery ficus, despite the fact that it does not look like it at all. Benjamin's ficus gained popularity among amateur flower growers for its decorative effect, variety of color and shape of leaves, and unpretentious care

This wonderful plant is spathiphyllum! It purifies the air, is completely unpretentious in care and pleases with its unusual leaves and flowers all year round. However, if you bought it in bloom, some time after the flower stalks left, you can notice only abundant succulent leaves and nothing else

Maple is a plant belonging to the maple family. There are many types of maple that can be found in Asia, North America and Europe. As a rule, this is a tree, but there are also shrub types of maple. This plant propagates by seeds or cuttings, although grafting is preferable for the propagation of artificially bred decorative varieties

A landing stage is a special structure for loading or unloading goods, as well as for disembarking or landing people. The word "landing stage" has French roots, it means "the one who unloads". Such structures are often used both for water transport and for cars or railway wagons

Honey is produced by honey bees by processing nectar from flowers. The product is very useful - it contains a large amount of vitamins. Honey is classified according to quality and origin. Instructions Step 1 A person extracts honey from a hive, where the bees harvest a product suitable for use

Many people love honey not only for its aroma and sweetness, but also for its valuable qualities, for its usefulness for the body. But how bees make their honey in hives, how it is formed - very few people think about it. In fact, this is a unique process, it is not without reason that the end result is such an amazing substance with a huge shelf life, like golden honey

Old car tires, with proper operation and minor preliminary processing, can turn into useful devices for a summer cottage or yard. The reuse of used car tires is controversial due to the potential toxicity of rubber. However, according to the federal classifier on environmental waste regulation, used tires belong to the IV hazard class, i

In order for the personal plot to please with a riot of colors all summer long, you should select plants that bloom for as long as possible. Among the perennial flowers, there are many that will amaze with their colorful carpet throughout the summer season

Spruce is considered to be a festive tree. Only the most pleasant associations are associated with it. However, if you look at the historical sources, you can see that initially the attitude towards spruce was completely different. The Slavs, who worshiped trees, not only did not find anything poetic in it, but also tried to avoid eating even when building a house

Small cherry - this is the scientific name of sakura, was brought to Japan from the Himalayas. Over the years, Japanese breeders have developed and bred more than two hundred sakura species, most of which are positioned as decorative and therefore do not bear fruit

If you are the owner of a land plot on which a house has already been built, and now you are faced with the task of simulating the location of a garden, lawns, paths, then you need to make a general plan of the site before starting its design

Have you been presented with a luxurious bouquet of roses and want to preserve its beauty for as long as possible? It’s quite real. But it is not enough just to put flowers in water. Follow the advice of professional florists - roses must be processed according to all the rules

Asphalt is an integral part of modern cities and rural areas. As a rule, well-laid asphalt lasts up to 10 years, subject to the optimal operating conditions. Preliminary work The first stage is the marking of the territory: specialists determine where they will lay asphalt, where to put curbs, and where to collect and drain rainwater

Rhododendrons are an evergreen shrub of the heather family. Gardeners value these plants for their beautiful flowers and leaves. The homeland of shrubs is the Mediterranean, but with proper care and adherence to agricultural technology, rhododendrons can be grown in the middle lane

Summer is a hot time when forests on the territory of Russia ignite spontaneously from the high air temperature and the scorching sun. But not only this contributes to the destruction of the green massif: an inadvertently thrown cigarette butt or a bonfire poorly extinguished after a picnic can flare up to a large-scale disaster

To carry out subject shooting at home, special equipment is usually used - a lightbox. This design provides shadow-free illumination, which greatly improves the quality of photos. How to make a lightbox with your own hands? Necessary - cardboard box

In every house, perhaps, there are funny and even useful bronze, copper and brass things left as a legacy by grandparents: copper cezves and brass saucepans, mortars, doorknobs, candlesticks and much, much more. These comfortable and durable beautiful things darken or become covered with a bloom over time

Almost all metals, if they are not covered with a protective layer, are more or less susceptible to oxidation under the influence of air and especially water. Naturally, there is a need to clean them from rust, all kinds of deposits, and other foreign substances

Magnolia: exotic, warm, south. The name of this plant is capable of causing these associations in the first place. It would be a mistake to call it a flower, it is rather a tree or a shrub. Magnolia is one of the oldest plants on earth, over 140 million years old

Rose is the most beautiful, long-blooming, exquisite, truly royal flower - a real decoration of any garden. If you grow roses in Northwest Russia and want to preserve them in the winter, you need to take care of the shelter. Training You need to start preparing for winter even during the acquisition of planting material, that is, in the spring

Cast iron bathtub is the most durable accessory in apartments. Some people prefer to cover it with a new layer of enamel, while others, when replacing the bathtub, try to take it out of the room entirely. When it comes to dismantling a bathroom, the most important problem arises - its heavy weight and large volume, which does not fit into the cramped aisles of small apartments

Many years ago, people noticed that some objects and actions bring good luck, while others bring misfortune. Someone believes in omens, some do not, but they began to bring home a horseshoe for good luck back in the 5th century. People believed that if you nail it over the front door with the ends up, it will bring wealth, and if you place it with the letter "

Porcelain dishes are the epitome of great taste. Its elegance and lightness are eye-catching and admirable. The historical homeland of porcelain is China, but not only it has something to boast about. Japan competes with its world famous Noritake bone china

Gold, silver and other precious metals are contained in small quantities in radio components, usually of the Soviet period. There are some methods for removing metals from such parts that you can safely use at home. Instructions Step 1 When extracting gold, first clearly find out the amount of precious metal in one or another radio component

It takes a hunter, fisherman or hiker on a hike a few minutes to sharpen a hunting knife, only if he has not forgotten the whetstone at home. You just need to follow a few simple rules. Knowledge of sharpening technology will be useful to all users of hunting melee weapons

If you have a real Russian samovar at home, not an electric one, but a wood-fired one, then you have become the owner of a simply unique creation - a true symbol of Russian tea drinking. However, this tool requires skillful handling. So how do you heat a samovar?

A telescope is a device that picks up electromagnetic radiation from objects in the distance and directs it into focus to obtain a magnified image. The most important part is the lenses. To make the simplest workable telescope, you can buy them at any optics store or make yourself