What life hacks have long been used by builders from Central Asia. Home hacks to make your life easier

More than a million builders from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan work in Russia every year. Many employers in the Russian Federation know the diligence and professionalism of masons, concrete workers, fitters and plasterers from Central Asia. These specialists are invited to construction sites in different cities Russia.

But the secret of workers from UZ, RT and KR is not only diligence. Builders in a generation use certain life hacks that help facilitate difficult work and even get aesthetic pleasure from work. We will tell you about several life hacks of builders today.

Life hacks at the construction site

When working at a construction site, especially when building new skyscrapers, you need to be vigilant, and very often you need to have one free hand in order to hold on if something happens. And how to hold on and move from one floor to another at a rather high altitude, if you use a few rather bulky tools? The answer to this and other questions was found by workers from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Specialists from Central Asia use several interesting life hacks at Russian construction sites.

1) Organizer belt. A homemade belt is usually sewn from canvas, ideally from thick leather. It has a lot of hanging pockets and loops where workers hang and put tools. So hands are free, and nails, a hammer, a spatula, pliers, a nail puller, etc. are at hand.

2) Larger items, for example, such as a hammer with a long handle, a small pick, a level ruler, a crowbar, are endowed with their own loop. This tool can now also be hung from the belt, and it will not restrict movement, or this loop can be thrown over the arm (forearm, shoulder). Plus, the loop can be worn on the wrist - so you can swing a small sledgehammer with all your might and not be afraid that it will be knocked out of your hands from a blow. Even if the recoil knocks the instrument out of his hands, he will not fall from the 12th floor, but simply hang on his forearm.

3) Working at the construction site of the future apartment building, at high altitude, builders have to face two constant difficulties: either the scorching sun or the piercing cold wind. And if clothes can decide this question with body protection, then a person can either get badly burned in the sun during a week of work at height, or wind up in bad weather. However, builders-lifehackers from Central Asia have found a single simple solution to this issue.

Workers use a special forces hat-mask (these are sold in stores or you can make this mask yourself from a simple hat with scissors). Having made slits for the eyes and for breathing, light hats can be worn both in cold and in heat, they will protect the face from both the scorching sun and the cold wind.

4) See the following videos for a few more life hacks for builders:

Sources of information

So that after the repair you don’t have to urgently patch holes in the budget, it’s enough to pay attention to planning: study the market properly building materials and work on the preparatory stage.

Make plans and budgets

Decide how much work you want to do. Major repairs and light cosmetic can cost about the same, it all depends on what materials you decide to use.

Look through the list to see which of these you want to do:

• wiring replacement;
• replacement and repair of pipes, heating, plumbing;
• floor screed;
• wall alignment;
• replacement of windows and doors;
• fine finishing of walls, ceiling and floor.

You can't save on the first two points. How to win on the rest, we will write below. The main thing to do is to prepare in advance. Because any transformations that come to your mind in the middle of the road increase the estimate.

They often forget that repairs will require additional costs, and do not include some materials and tools in the estimate, and then they cannot understand where several thousand have gone. It seems that the little things cost a penny, but in the end, going beyond the estimate is serious. The following items are usually not taken into account:

Dismantle yourself

The estimate often forgets to include such works as dismantling and garbage disposal. Meanwhile, the prices for preparing the premises for work from construction teams are not at all low. Remove wallpaper, old tiles and plaster, flooring you can do it yourself. Sometimes this requires taking a day off. Sometimes - buy multifunctional tools.

No two repairs are the same, so it is very difficult to say which tools will be useful to you.

It is better to take one, albeit an expensive, but multifunctional and high-quality tool, than to collect a lot of specialized and cheap ones that can quickly fail.

For example, using a drill and additional equipment, you can hammer (if the drill is percussion), mix the solution, polish, grind, tighten screws. A hot glue gun is indispensable when decorating rooms if you have a lot of design ideas and little experience.

At the same stage, you need to take care of the safety of your belongings so as not to restore furniture damaged during the overhaul.

Watch the video to evaluate what exactly you will go to the store for.

Life hacks to save money

Find out in advance about free services, which provide some of the major construction hypermarkets.

For example, in OBI hypermarkets for repairs and summer cottages, services such as delivery and interior design (when purchased from a threshold amount), wood sawing, paint tinting, carpet overlock, master classes in construction, repair and gardening, assistance with plant transplantation are completely available. is free. In addition, OBI employs master consultants who will help with the calculations of building materials, if you come with measurements of your rooms, arrange delivery, and advise on the assortment of any department.

Take the fastening tool by the piece. If you buy a package of self-tapping screws for a modest repair, after completion of the work, two-thirds of the pack will still lie somewhere on the shelf. If you know exactly what kind of work you need, count the number of bolts, nails and screws in order to buy them individually with a small margin. You may save a penny, but you don’t have to figure out where to put the rest. But you always need to buy wallpaper with a margin: even the same pattern can differ in shades in different batches. If you run out of canvases or if you ruin one of them, it will be difficult to find a replacement.

Use phosphated (black) fasteners, and not galvanized or cadmium (shiny), if you close the heads: save up to a thousand rubles.

Take advantage of the discount. For auxiliary work, buy goods in departments where scraps and discounted goods are located. Especially if you need wooden bars.

Take advantage of discount programs for customers. Many of them really work, especially if you are planning large-scale work: you just need to figure it out and calculate. Let's see this in the example of a long-term promotion with a progressive discount, which is valid until the end of October at OBI.

Promotion conditions: make a purchase for 2,000 rubles and get a card with a 5% discount on your next purchase. For the second and third purchases for 2,000 rubles each, cards are issued with a 7% and 10% discount, respectively. Make a purchase with the last of the cards and you will receive an OBI Club loyal customer card with a 10% discount until the end of October, and then with a 5% discount until the end of the year.

Invest in wiring and pipes

Laying cables and pipes, as well as all the work associated with the electrician, are expensive. It's just an axiom, and it's hard to figure out what you can save on. There is only general tips, which help not to spend money on too much:

1. Do not start work without limit detailed plan. Only with a well-developed project, it is possible to calculate the running meters of cables and pipes.
2. Buy materials with a margin of 10%.
3. If you are doing wiring, think about where the furniture and appliances will be in order to bring the sockets to right places. Be sure to calculate the load with a margin so that you do not have to change the wiring when you buy new powerful devices.
4. If you are going to make a false ceiling, run the wires in the space above the sheets. So you can save on meters of cable and on the cost of wall chasing.
5. Make wiring for lighting and for sockets on different machines, then you will not need to turn off the lighting to repair the sockets.
6. If you have to change pipes, try to reduce the number of joints and connections in order to increase the reliability of all structures.
7. Do not hide pipes in walls. It may be beautiful, but much more expensive. In addition, in the event of breakdowns and leaks, even minor repairs will cost a pretty penny. If you do not want to look at the pipes, cover them with a box.
8. Buy materials in one place, you can take advantage of discounts for large purchases.

OBI has a loyalty program for regular customers. With a one-time purchase of more than 10,000 rubles by the end of December, you will receive an OBI Club membership card, which gives a 5% discount on the entire range of goods, and also provides a number of privileges, such as the opportunity to receive individual advantageous offers. For new settlers, the program with OBI Club cards operates on an ongoing basis.

If you don’t remember how zero differs from a phase, and you don’t know what a fitting looks like, but what a clamp looks like, don’t try to become an electrician and plumber using master classes on the Internet. As a result, it will be more expensive than the work of professionals. Independence is better to show when buying finishes, furniture and plumbing. Learn to make the right choice:

Floor screed: choose technology

A screed is very necessary if you have to put boards under the legs of the furniture, and the tea spilled on the floor does not lie in an even puddle, but flows away in one direction. Which screed option you need to choose depends on how big the height difference in the room is.

Take measurements yourself using a laser level (you can borrow it from friends or neighbors) or a regular bubble level. By doing the calculations yourself, you will be sure that the masters will not try to raise the price of materials.

Measurement scheme:

After the level of a flat floor is determined, it is necessary to check if there are any elevations of the floor above this boundary. To do this, the ropes are pulled at the height of the level you have drawn, and if the floor does not touch them anywhere, you can choose the type of screed and work on.

Save money on leveling walls

You can save a lot on leveling walls if you calculate which method and what materials will be cheaper for you. To do this, you first need to find out how crooked your walls are, that is, to take the correct measurements. On the cleaned wall, place the beacons by level (or using a plumb line) and determine at what points you will measure deviations from the plane. Sum the results and divide by the number of points.

If you get a result of less than 3 cm, then you can safely give preference to plaster, as it will take a little. If more, then think about installing drywall sheets.

To find out how much plaster you need, look at the pack. Manufacturers indicate how much mixture is required per square meter area, if applied with a layer of 1 cm. Multiply this figure by the figure characterizing the deviation, then by the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe walls. Add another 5-10% of the material to the resulting number.

There is a third way to save. If perfectly smooth walls and corners are not important to you, it is enough to take liquid wallpaper, which themselves will mask small irregularities. The material itself is not very cheap, but you will save on additional work. And here's what might happen:

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Install windows yourself

We already wrote about what can be done with an old door in a post about economical repairs. Actually, old wooden window frames can also be cleaned of paint and updated.

If you decide to buy new windows, save on their installation. Firstly, the cost of work flies a pretty penny. Secondly, many firms openly hack, and you pay for poor quality work.

There are plenty of tutorials on the web to help you get the job done. Here's one of them:

Combine different wallpapers, tiles and flooring

Go to the departments that sell ceramic tiles, wallpaper, laminate and linoleum. See which product has the most big discounts. That's right, leftovers. This needs to be used.

In a room, not all surfaces must be of the same color and texture. They can be combined, so much so that the result will look like a real design decision. If you take goods from the leftovers for a combination, then the savings will come out rather big, especially if you need to arrange a tiled apron in the kitchen or a small room.

In order not to turn the room into a patchwork quilt, calculate the consumption of materials.

Wallpaper

To find out how long canvases are needed, add to the height of the room the size of the step of the picture (indicated on the package) and another 10 centimeters for trimming. The number of canvases is calculated as follows: the perimeter of the room is divided by the width of the roll. The length of the roll, also indicated on the package, is divided by the height of the web. We get the number of paintings in one roll and calculate how much you need to buy. Do not subtract the area of ​​windows and doors, but rather add 10% to the final number. It is better to buy a little more than to look for the desired pattern in all the shops of the city.

An excellent decoration of the walls of a children's room is an engraving with a print of your baby's hand or foot. On August 30, Moscow's OBI hypermarkets will host an action dedicated to the Day of Knowledge, where you can make such an engraving absolutely free of charge!

Tile

Calculate the area of ​​one tile you are going to buy. Divide the surface area to be tiled by the area of ​​one tile. Round the resulting figure to the nearest whole number. big side and add another 10% to the expense.

Plastic panels

They stopped looking cheap a long time ago. Installing them is much easier than laying tiles, especially if you choose wide panels. The quantity is calculated in the same way as the number of tiles.

Linoleum

The most democratic and convenient coverage. Measure the length and width of the room. Add 10 cm to the dimensions on each side (for trimming). If you buy linoleum with a pattern, add another length of one pattern step. Calculate the floor area and separately - the area of ​​\u200b\u200beach niche, but rather take a room plan to the store. Divide the width of the room by the width of the chosen cover, round up the result - this is the number of strips you need. To calculate the consumption in linear meters, multiply the length of the room by the number of lanes.

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You can learn useful skills that will be an important help in repairs and when communicating with construction teams by visiting free workshops.

Learn to work with your own hands and tell us how you managed to save on repairs.

Repair is a small disaster. This event always involves inconvenience, problems and strained nerves. Simplify your life and make repairs comfortable. And we will suggest 10 life hacks, with the help of which the scale of repair problems will be significantly reduced.

1. Drill to size

• Before drilling a hole in the wall, measure the length of the dowel and mark it on the drill - for example, with electrical tape. That way you don't have to drill many times. The risks of drilling a "window into the world" - a hole to the neighbors, whose faces are unlikely to shine with pleasure, are also excluded.

2. Dust free operation

• Prior to drilling, minimize the risk of floor and furniture contamination with construction dust. Just stick a sticker to the wall under the drilling site and bend it. The dust collector is ready.

3. Hammer a nail without pain

• It would seem that hammering a nail is a simple matter, but it also requires skill. And if you are trying to do this for the first time, the attempt may be unsuccessful and painful. To ensure the immobility of the nail, use a comb, in the teeth of which it is fixed. Now drive boldly. The fingers will remain intact.

4. Screw a metal screw into a tree

• A self-tapping screw for metal hardly enters a tree, but if wood screws are not at hand, use the usual laundry soap. Rub the self-tapping screw with soap and screw it in easily.

5. Cut tiles without chipping

• You can cut tiles without chips with a glass cutter. But first, soak the tile in water for several hours, then, gently pressing, draw a glass cutter along the marked line and gently press on the edge, aligning the notch line with the edge of the desktop.

6. Nails that are always at hand

• Where do you keep your nails when doing repairs? In the teeth? Glue a magnet on the hot glue to the end side of the hammer handle and attach a few nails to it.

7. Magnetized screwdriver bit

• A magnetized screwdriver bit is no less convenient, but if it is not there? Attach a magnet to the bat and use unique opportunities magnetic fields, thanks to which the screw will hold firmly on the tip of the screwdriver.

8. Safe dyeing from a balloon

• Dyeing small items from a balloon at home is fraught with property damage. But if a large cardboard box is lying around in the attic, feel free to experiment in the field of artistic creativity. Hang the paintable structure inside the box and embody your design ideas without fear of messing up the surrounding things.

9. Clean tray

• If you do not want to wash the tray from paint every time after staining, wrap it in foil. For reliability, make several layers. After painting work Carefully remove the foil, roll up and discard. Tray is like new!

10. Excess paint

• By pulling an elastic band over a can of paint, you can easily and conveniently remove excess paint from the brush. So the edges of the can will remain clean, and paint drops will not splatter in the repair and painting area. An elastic band can be built from improvised means by cutting off the edge of rubber gloves, for example.

Hanging shelves will solve the problem of storing shoes. Attached to the wall in a V-shaped way, they will save more than one square meter.

Idea #2: Book Corner

And by covering the rack with a mattress or a thick blanket, you will make a cozy couch. Useful for reading and storing books.

Idea number 3: DIY

Dreaming of a cozy sitting window sill? Build it yourself using a chest of drawers with two drawers. Put it as close to the windowsill as possible, decorate it with a blanket and pillows - and no one will guess that this is actually a chest of drawers.

Idea number 4: wisely and profitably

Don't forget to use the lower parts of the cabinets - for example, in an inverted picture frame it is convenient to store numerous sets of shoes.

Idea #5: All colors of the rainbow

Narrow shelves will come in handy in the nursery - for a cozy book corner. Don't forget to paint them in juicy summer colors: the kids will love it!

Idea #6: little tricks

And compact kitchen coasters will become indispensable assistants parents of a newborn baby.

Idea number 7: everything is in place

The multifunctional hanger will effortlessly put things in order in the nursery, freeing it from numerous soft toys.

Idea No. 8: second-hand book gallery

Kitchen rails are useful in the living room - for beautiful storage of books and magazines. Why tell guests about tastes in literature when you can demonstrate them?

Idea #9: Jewelry Corner

So that rings and bracelets are no longer lost, hang them on the wall behind the mirror. Now it will be convenient for you to choose jewelry for clothes!

Idea #10: A book lover's dream

From the arm of the table lamp you will get a convenient bedside holder e-book. Now reading before bed will definitely become a habit!

Idea number 11: complete order

A pile of laundry will drive anyone crazy! But we have a way out - by folding the linen into a drawer grid, you will not only put things in order, but also save space in the closet.

Idea #12: A practical example

For compact storage in a small bedroom, a shelf with drawers is useful. No one will notice her under the bed!

Idea #13: Bamboo Helper

Bamboo tablet holder is indispensable during cooking. No more greasy spots on the screen, and your favorite recipes will always be at hand.

Idea number 14: spectacular decor

To free up space in your kitchen drawers, store your cutlery and spatulas in dainty milk jars.

Idea #15: The Force of Attraction

Two magnetic knife holders glued together reverse sides, can be attached to the refrigerator. Everything ingenious is simple!

Idea number 16: along the wall

Inside the kitchen cabinet it is convenient to store not only dishes, but also boxes of pasta and dough. Attach a magazine stand to the door - and it will fully justify its new place.

Idea #17: Under control

To keep order in the kitchen, it is not necessary to buy bulky cabinets. They can easily compete with functional drawer dividers. Now it will be much easier to maintain order!

Idea No. 18: in the access zone

The remote pocket is worth buying even if you don't watch TV. It is useful in the car - for children's notebooks, colored pencils and napkins.

Idea number 19: always at hand

And a narrow shoe cabinet can be placed in the bathroom - for storing detergents and toilet paper. So that they are always there!

Idea #20: side by side

Neatly laid out in vintage planters, an army of tubes and brushes will no longer disturb the order in the bathroom. And it will be easier to keep cosmetics clean!

Idea #21: Take the height

Several cutlery dryers will replace the bathroom cabinet. Hang them on a hook along the door for a reasonable space saving.

Idea #22: Take everything with you

Forget detergents in different rooms while cleaning? Stack them in a turquoise cart that's easy to carry from room to room. Now your assistants will always be at hand.

Idea number 23: for the little ones

Small things - convenient containers. Store your hair clips and elastic bands wisely in kitchen metal containers.

Idea #24: Hooked

Hang the hooks on the shower stall. They are useful for washcloths, towels and children's toys. And empty the shelves for shampoo and shower gel.

Idea #25: Cosmetic Paradise

And sticking magnets on the packaging cosmetic products, you can store them vertically - on a beautiful metal board. This will save space and add zest to the interior.