myHOMEBOOK offers useful tips around the house and garden

When pruning grapevines, there are a few things to keep in mind.

For many fruits What to Consider When Pruning Grapevines

To ensure grapevines in the garden consistently produce large fruit, they should be pruned regularly. myHOMEBOOK explains what to keep in mind.

Trend in Transition Why Open Shelves Are Gradually Disappearing

Open shelves were long considered the epitome of a modern, airy home style. But the trend has shifted.

There are many hacks to beat the heat, but not all of them are effective.

Less Impact Than Expected These Heat Hacks Don't Help

There are many heat hacks that promise to cool you down. MyHOMEBOOK reveals which measures don't deliver the desired effect.

Tips for Moving In Setting Up Your First Apartment: 8 Mistakes to Avoid

myHOMEBOOK reveals common mistakes often made when setting up a first apartment and how to do it better.

Mistakes in cucumber harvesting can affect the entire plant

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Mistakes can occur when harvesting cucumbers. myHOMEBOOK explains why these mishaps should be avoided at all costs.

Tips These Ingredients Make Homemade Ice Cream Really Creamy

If you want to make homemade ice cream, you should use certain ingredients to ensure it turns out nice and creamy.

The plant bloomed for the first time in its sixth year.

Gardening Expert Reveals How to Make an Aloe Vera Bloom

Some plants bloom without any issues. With aloe vera, however, you need to pay attention to a few care tips to encourage it to flower.

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Yeast is touted online as a natural fertilizer. Is it really that effective?

Garden Expert Explains Is It Sensible to Use Yeast as Fertilizer?

Yeast is considered a popular home remedy in gardening. But is it really effective as a fertilizer? myHOMEBOOK explains what's behind it.

When specific soil is used repeatedly, it eventually becomes depleted and lacks sufficient nutrients to continue supporting plant growth.

Floor Care How to Make Old Soil Fertile Again

Exhausted soil after the harvest? myHOMEBOOK explains how to make soil in garden beds, raised beds, and containers fertile again.

Garden Expert Explains What a Heat Wave Does to Garden Soil

A heat wave has devastating effects on garden soil. Among other things, it can lose its ability to absorb water.

The invasive large gland ant is identifiable by its deep black color and its massive colony formation.

Tapinoma magnum This Ant Is Spreading in Germany–and Can Damage Houses

The giant gland ant is spreading in Germany. Here's how to identify the invasive pest and respond correctly if you suspect its presence.

Gardening Expert Reveals How to Keep Your Container Garden Thriving Through Hot Summers

myHOMEBOOK reveals what matters for container gardens in the summer and how plants can withstand the heat.

Persistent heat and drought are taking a toll on many plants. To help them, hobby gardeners often resort to measures that, while well-intentioned, don't always benefit the plants.

Garden Expert Explains These 6 Care Mistakes Make Plants Suffer Even More in Heat

Watering, fertilizing, mowing: in heat, well-intentioned care can stress plants further. You should avoid these six mistakes.

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Choice of Materials Travertine, Marble or Terrazzo? Which Stone Requires Less Maintenance in the Home

Differences Between Marble, Travertine, and Terrazzo: Which Stone Is Best for Each Room? myHOMEBOOK Provides an Overview.

Mobile Construction Assistant 8 Apps That Make Every Setup and Renovation Easier

myHOMEBOOK presents eight apps that assist with home design, offering support in color schemes and material combinations.

Central Lighting Design How High Should a Dining Table Lamp Really Hang?

In many households, the lamp hangs either too high or too low above the dining table. myHOMEBOOK reveals the ideal height.

Lifestyle in Transition The Dream of Open Living Has a Major Drawback

For a long time, open-plan living was considered the epitome of modern living. However, architects are increasingly questioning it.

When decorating a home, it's important to use colors carefully. They should be coordinated with the furniture, flooring, curtains, and other home accessories.

Cleverly Furnished Tips for Planning Your Home Furnishings

Whether you're buying or building a home, it's important to start thinking about the interior design early on.

Harmonic Accents Why the Combination of Blue and Gray in Interior Design Works

The reason the combination of blue and gray works so well together is primarily due to their contrasting effects.

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A laser distance meter allows for quick and precise measurements—both indoors and outdoors.

Measuring at the Push of a Button How Effective Are Distance Measuring Devices Really?

When purchasing a laser distance meter, DIY enthusiasts should pay attention to range, features, and protection classes.

The Hole at the Start of a Tape Measure Is There for a Reason

Handy for DIY Projects What the Hole at the End of a Tape Measure Is Really For

The small hole in the metal tab at the start of a tape measure serves a very specific function. What is it for?

"Easy DIY" Sanding with a Cordless Drill? This Tool Makes It Possible

With a cordless drill, you can not only drill or screw but also sand. How do you go about it?

"Easy DIY" No Funnel on Hand? You Should Know This Trick

A simple trick can help if you don't have a funnel on hand. myHOMEBOOK reveals what you need and how to proceed.

A written contract and a clear cost estimate help avoid disputes with contractors.

Consumer & Law What to Consider When Hiring Contractors

How to Properly Hire Craftsmen to Avoid Disputes and Unnecessary Costs What consumers should pay attention to before and after hiring.

"Easy DIY" How to Make Screws Stick to a Screwdriver

Screwdrivers can be magnetized in a few simple steps to help screws adhere better. HOMEBOOK explains how this screwdriver trick works.

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After Purchase Why You Should Never Use New Kitchen Appliances Immediately

New kitchen appliances, such as refrigerators or dishwashers, should be properly prepared before their first use. myHOMEBOOK explains how.

Have you seen it yet? The Secret Behind the Small Hole in the Refrigerator

On the back wall of the refrigerator, there's a small hole. myHOMEBOOK explains its purpose and how to clean it.

Reviewed by Computer BILD These Pruning Shears Models Perform Well in Tests

A recent test of various garden shear models reveals what truly matters when cutting in practice.

Those who plant regularly should not only consider the price when choosing a trowel.

Comprehensive Test by Computer BILD Which Garden Trowels Are Really Worth It

Which Garden Trowel Stands Out in the Test? What to Consider When Buying? Here Are the Best Models.

There are now numerous tools that generate possible suggestions for how your home can look.

Here's How It's Done Easily How to Furnish Your Home Using AI Tools

There are now numerous AI tools available to assist with home design. myHOMEBOOK provides an overview.

Did You Know? Why Washing Machines Have a Window but Dishwashers Don't

myHOMEBOOK explored the history of dishwashers and washing machines and explains why one of these appliances doesn't have a window.

For many fruits What to Consider When Pruning Grapevines

Trend in Transition Why Open Shelves Are Gradually Disappearing

Less Impact Than Expected These Heat Hacks Don't Help

Tips for Moving In Setting Up Your First Apartment: 8 Mistakes to Avoid

Garden Knowledge These 4 Mistakes in Cucumber Harvesting Cost Many Fruits

Tips These Ingredients Make Homemade Ice Cream Really Creamy

Gardening Expert Reveals How to Make an Aloe Vera Bloom

Garden ›

Garden Expert Explains Is It Sensible to Use Yeast as Fertilizer?

Floor Care How to Make Old Soil Fertile Again

Garden Expert Explains What a Heat Wave Does to Garden Soil

Tapinoma magnum This Ant Is Spreading in Germany–and Can Damage Houses

Gardening Expert Reveals How to Keep Your Container Garden Thriving Through Hot Summers

Garden Expert Explains These 6 Care Mistakes Make Plants Suffer Even More in Heat

Rooms ›

Choice of Materials Travertine, Marble or Terrazzo? Which Stone Requires Less Maintenance in the Home

Mobile Construction Assistant 8 Apps That Make Every Setup and Renovation Easier

Central Lighting Design How High Should a Dining Table Lamp Really Hang?

Lifestyle in Transition The Dream of Open Living Has a Major Drawback

Cleverly Furnished Tips for Planning Your Home Furnishings

Harmonic Accents Why the Combination of Blue and Gray in Interior Design Works

How to ›

Measuring at the Push of a Button How Effective Are Distance Measuring Devices Really?

Handy for DIY Projects What the Hole at the End of a Tape Measure Is Really For

"Easy DIY" Sanding with a Cordless Drill? This Tool Makes It Possible

"Easy DIY" No Funnel on Hand? You Should Know This Trick

Consumer & Law What to Consider When Hiring Contractors

"Easy DIY" How to Make Screws Stick to a Screwdriver

Tools ›

After Purchase Why You Should Never Use New Kitchen Appliances Immediately

Have you seen it yet? The Secret Behind the Small Hole in the Refrigerator

Reviewed by Computer BILD These Pruning Shears Models Perform Well in Tests

Comprehensive Test by Computer BILD Which Garden Trowels Are Really Worth It

Here's How It's Done Easily How to Furnish Your Home Using AI Tools

Did You Know? Why Washing Machines Have a Window but Dishwashers Don't

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