New Cleaning Products. In recent years, the cleaning industry has introduced some highly effective products, such as the powder “Novost” and the liquid OP-7. These products are used for washing…

Wet Cleaning of Outerwear. At home, you can clean clothing using water and various cleaning agents—soap, ammonia, “Novost” powder, OP-7 detergent, and others, to which denatured alcohol, acetone, or gasoline…

Ironing Pants. Before ironing, make sure to thoroughly clean the pants of dirt and dust. Next, press the creases at the knees. Place a damp cloth over the area you…

When removing stains from colored fabrics, it’s essential to consider the durability of the dye, the potential for spreading, and the harmful effects of stain-removing chemicals. The most common stains…

Furniture finishing should not only look beautiful but also protect the wood from dust, moisture, and vapors. In kitchens, shelves, and storage cabinets, oil-based paints and enamels are commonly used…

Proper maintenance of oil-based coatings on wooden and metal surfaces in buildings not only extends the lifespan of these structural elements but also gives a tidy appearance to the room…

Modern vacuum cleaners come in both handheld and upright models. The latest vacuum models include not only a set of brushes, a powder sprayer, and a liquid dispenser but also…

Тraining in water is incredibly effective—it boosts muscle tone and overall endurance while improving cardiovascular health. Since water supports the body during workouts, the risk of joint and muscle injuries…

Glue for Paper and Cardboard. Paper and cardboard bond well with a starch paste. To make the paste, you can use potato or corn starch, or wheat, corn, or rye…

Race walking is an incredibly effective form of physical exercise, as it helps accelerate calorie burning while reducing joint strain compared to running. The essence of race walking lies in…

Cleaning When it comes to renovations, we all approach the task with a sense of responsibility, especially if it’s our own apartment. And if this isn’t our first renovation, we…

Nowadays, homes are being built with small, separate apartments. Naturally, it can be quite challenging to fit bulky furniture into these spaces. Beds and wardrobes take up a lot of…

The distinctive flavor of a champignon mushroom comes from its water-soluble proteins called albumins, which means these mushrooms can quickly lose their taste, easily transferring it to other ingredients. Champignons…

The ideal temperature for living spaces is considered to be between 60°F and 68°F (16—20°C), with the bedroom not exceeding 60°F (16°C) and the children’s room not dropping below 64°F…

Paella was once a dish for the poor, made from whatever the land and sea provided. It gained worldwide popularity thanks to tourists who visited fishing restaurants and truly appreciated…

To ensure that a person feels comfortable in their apartment, it’s essential to organize the space tastefully and conveniently. This doesn’t mean you need to fill your home with expensive…

On sweltering summer days, in meadows where the grass has yet to be cut, you can spot the delicate pinkish-red flowers of the field carnation, adorned with dark stripes and…

Green plants are some of the most active agents in combating air pollution. Without them, life would be much harder for humans. Among these plants, vines hold a special place.…

About 10 to 15 years ago, the word “ecology” was hardly known to anyone. Now, it’s a term that appears in every newspaper article and is frequently mentioned by our…

You’ve probably realized that just acquiring a garden plot doesn’t guarantee you’ll have a thriving garden. It takes a lot of hard work, especially if the soil is poor and…

Ingredients: 2 boiled beets 1 boiled carrot 2 boiled potatoes 3.5 oz cream cheese 1 package of mayonnaise, preferably full-fat 1 lightly salted herring 1.5 tsp gelatin Instructions: Soak the…

This recipe is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to fuss with dough or simply isn’t very good at it! Quick and delicious—give it a try! Start with a loaf…

Belly dance, characterized by four fundamental elements—body waves, chest circles, expansive eights, and vertical pendulums—is also known as belly-dance (from the English words “belly” and “dance”). It is believed that…

Yoga, derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “union, intertwining, connection, unity, harmony,” is a collection of practices aimed at developing a holistic individual. It embodies the harmony of three elements:…

Latvian National Cuisine: Pumpkin Dishes The Latvian national cuisine offers a variety of dishes featuring pumpkin. Among them are the following: Pickled Pumpkin Start by peeling the pumpkin and removing…

A great way to protect your eyes while chopping onions and horseradish is to wear swimming goggles. You can process these ingredients in front of a running fan; the airflow…

How to Preserve Dill and Keep Its Intense, Pleasant Aroma There are many ways to preserve dill: some dry the herbs and store them in glass jars, while others opt…

**”Troika.”** To prepare this canned dish, you’ll need 3 eggplants, 3 bell peppers, 3 red tomatoes, and 3 onions. Start by washing all the vegetables and placing them in a…

Sometimes you open a jar of pickles only to find they’re too salty or a bit sour—not quite to your taste. When that happens, I pour the cucumbers out of…

Pickling Cucumbers the Traditional Way In clean 3-liter jars, I start by adding spices to the bottom: finely chopped dill, tarragon, and black currant leaves—just enough to cover the base.…

“Once, while I was in Mariupol, friends treated me to some incredibly delicious canned tomatoes. I jotted down the recipe, mastered it, and now I make these preserves myself, calling…

The cheese I make closely resembles a well-known industrial cheese called “Yantar.” For this cheese, it’s better to use crumbly cottage cheese rather than the layered kind. I place it…

One summer, the rains just wouldn’t let up, and like many livestock owners, I struggled to stockpile enough hay. As summer faded and autumn approached, the grass around us was…

I have a deep passion for poultry farming, especially chickens. My love for them was instilled in me during my early school years in the early 1930s by the school…

I’ve long wanted to see Angora rabbits. Where are they bred? Where are those fluffy “tufts” on their ears and paws, those adorable little bangs, and those magnificent “collars”? I’ve…

You can fatten pigs without commercial feed. Early in the spring, I gather dandelion roots, cattails, young nettle shoots, and duckweed. I mix in one-tenth of soaked breadcrumbs into the…

I am passionately engaged in pig farming. Over the past few years, I’ve experimented with various feeding methods and developed my own system for raising piglets—by three months, they weigh…

Not too long ago, mushroom dishes were a common sight on many tables, but the number of wild mushrooms is dwindling year by year, and consuming them has become increasingly…

Seventeen years ago, my family received a small lemon tree as a gift in Pyatigorsk, probably around two or three years old. In its very first year, it produced flowers…

Unlike currants, sea buckthorn, roses, and some other berry and ornamental plants, the apple tree is a species that is difficult to root. However, modern misting systems, growth regulators, and…

For centuries, humans have turned to the natural vegetation around them. It has long been noted that wild plants possess a range of beneficial properties that set them apart, primarily…

If you were to ask me who contributes the most to the advancement of gardening, who enriches our gardens with new breeds, cultures, and varieties, and who inspires us to…

Bees are considered invaluable allies for melon growers. Their role in boosting the yields of watermelons, melons, and pumpkins cannot be overstated. That’s why it’s not uncommon to see beehives…

Watermelons, melons, and pumpkins are a treasure trove of medicinal properties. The primary value of these fruits lies in their rich content of vitamins, mineral salts, organic acids, and aromatic…

Last year, I discovered a previously unknown variety of radish that is truly remarkable. In my unheated greenhouse, I grow tomatoes and cucumbers, and early in the spring, I also…

Green beans can be transformed into a variety of delicious dishes. Before cooking, prepare the vegetables by trimming the ends, removing the stringy fibers from both sides of the pods,…

The cultivation of beans has been a part of human culture since ancient times. However, it was particularly prominent in agricultural practices during the 18th century, with beans being grown…