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There are now countless types of pools, but which one fits best in your garden?

Various Models Tiny Pool, Hot Tub, Swimming Pool, or Natural Pool–What Fits in Your Garden?

Expectant parents want to do everything right and buy numerous items for their baby. But what do they really need?

myHOMEBOOK Editorial Team Reports These 5 Things You Don't Need in a Nursery

Golden deadnettle is also suitable as ground cover for shady areas.

Plant Knowledge 11 Ground Covers That Thrive in the Shade

With a few simple tricks, a balcony can be designed to be both affordable and attractive.

Little Money, Big Impact How to Design a Balcony That's Both Affordable and Cozy

In the bathroom, you should do a thorough cleaning at least once a week.

Weekly cleaning Most People Forget to Clean These 4 Spots in the Bathroom

If you're planning to sell a house, carefully consider which renovations are worthwhile beforehand. Some modifications might even hinder the sale.

Consulting the Experts These 4 Renovations Can Negatively Impact Home Sales

A Tiny House in Your Own Garden: What Seems Idyllic Is Often Legally Complicated

Microhouses Can you just set up a tiny house in your garden?

Pumpkins and zucchini can sometimes grow quite extensively. Who gets to harvest when the pumpkin grows in the neighbor's yard?

Good to Know The Pumpkin Grows Over to the Neighbor's Yard–Can He Keep It?

If natural shading isn't possible, you should plan for external sun protection right from the start.

Due to rising temperatures Will Buildings Soon Be Constructed Without Glass Facades?

Can a washing machine be cleaned with a dishwasher tablet or not?

Expert Explains Can a washing machine really be cleaned with a dishwasher tablet?

Doing laundry on vacation can sometimes become a challenge

Vacation Time Washing Laundry on Vacation? Here's How to Do It Without a Machine

The European mantis is the only native praying mantis species in Europe.

Increasingly Spotted If you spot this praying mantis in your garden, you should be pleased.

The trick circulating online claims that you can clean your toilet with yeast. Is that really true?

Trick From the Internet Can Yeast Really Clean a Toilet?

When old clothes are no longer suitable for passing on, they can be repurposed.

Upcycling Many People Throw Away Old T-shirts, but They Can Be Surprisingly Useful in the Garden

How Long Can Wet Laundry Stay in the Washing Machine Before It Starts to Smell?

Otherwise, it smells unpleasant! How Long Wet Laundry Can Stay in the Washing Machine

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

For a High Yield What to Consider When Pruning Grapevines

Open Shelves

Trend in Transition Why Open Shelves Are Gradually Disappearing

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

Mistakes in Your First Apartment

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

Mistakes in cucumber harvesting can affect the entire plant

Garden Knowledge These 4 Mistakes in Cucumber Harvesting Hurt the Harvest