Foto: BB.LV
How to Drill a Wall Without Making a Mess on the Floor I am proud of my husband, who, unlike many men, enjoys doing household work. Every evening, when he comes home from work, he finds something to do: hanging a shelf or fixing door hinges. However, this activity has its downsides — the debris and dirt, which I have to clean up. But I found a solution. Every time my husband is about to drill a hole, I stick a piece of paper with a folded edge on the wall just below the intended spot to create a pocket. This way, all the dust falls into this pocket, and after he finishes, I just take it off and throw it away. There isn't a speck of dust left on the floor! How to Paint Pipes This year, my wife and I decided to do the renovation ourselves, as hiring professionals is not affordable. We started with the bathroom, painting the ceiling and walls. The pipes were left. It was easy to paint the radiator by the wall, but the other pipes were located close to the wall. My mother-in-law suggested a solution: she sewed a glove from an old jacket, and I was able to paint the pipes without getting paint on the walls. How to Properly Use Screws My husband knows how to handle tools and can fix furniture. However, he lacks patience and often leaves tasks unfinished. Once, when he was trying to screw a board for the crib's railing, the screw wouldn't go into the wood. I suggested to him that my dad always drilled a smaller diameter hole before screwing in the screw, and if he faced difficulties, he would lubricate the threads with soap. This method helped, and the railing was securely attached. How to Properly Hang Doors Have you ever thought about which direction doors should open in a house? I first encountered this question when building a summer house. It turned out that for convenience and safety, doors should open outward to avoid cluttering the hallway and making it difficult for intruders to access. In a children's room, it's better for doors to open inward so that if a child closes it, the door can be easily opened. It's also worth considering how doors will open simultaneously so that they do not interfere with each other. If a door is located in a corner, it is better for it to open towards the wall perpendicular to the opening. How to Choose Curtains Choosing curtains for a room is not just a matter of color. It is important that they do not disrupt the proportions of the room and hide its flaws. Horizontal stripes on curtains visually expand the room, while a vertical pattern makes it appear taller. For rooms with low ceilings, light curtains made of thin fabrics are suitable, while for larger rooms, dark ones create a cozy atmosphere. The color of the curtains should be matched to the furniture, as it is changed less frequently than wall coverings. Neutral colors, such as beige or cream, will be universal. For windows on the northern side, warm shades are suitable, while for sunny ones, cool shades create a sense of freshness. '1000 Secrets.'
