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Bathroom remodel budget under 100 dollars

myHOMEBOOK editor gives tips How to remodel your bathroom for less than 100 euros

Although mint is an effective medicinal herb, it can be problematic in the garden

Rapid spread, allergies, ... 8 problem plants to keep an eye on

Zen-style bathroom

Rest and relaxation Furnishing tips for a Zen-style bathroom

Can you compost grass clippings?

Tips for hobby gardeners Why you shouldn't compost grass clippings straight away

Toaster

Expert advises Always unplug the toaster after use

Peeing in the community garden

Curious case Dispute over urinating in the garden ends up in court

Someone grows fruit and vegetables under running water

Dirt, pollutants, ... Should you really be washing fruit and vegetables with baking soda? Researchers have investigated

Grapes

Own harvest 3 ways to process grapes when they are ripe

Why do apples turn glassy?

Visible after the harvest Why do some apples turn glassy?

The leaves of the Australian lemon leaf are covered with many hairs and are velvety soft to the touch

Natural air freshener Planting and care tips for the Australian lemon leaf

There are various textiles in the bathroom that are washed far too infrequently

Paradise for germs 7 home textiles washed far too rarely

Small scratches in particular can be easily concealed with the right products

Household Scratches on the hob? Can these be removed?

Baking powder, baking soda and sodium bicarbonate look almost identical. And yet there are some differences between the powders

Household remedies The differences between baking powder, baking soda, and soda ash

Nasturtium is almost always a good choice for the bed: it is popular with bees, tastes good in pesto and is a suitable neighbor for many plants

Mixed culture Good and bad neighbors for the nasturtium

Fire bowl

A reader reported Neighbor lights a fire pit in the garden every evening - are fire pits allowed?

Powder blue is one of the color trends for fall 2024

Interior designer reveals The color trends for fall 2024

Golden October

Weather expert clarifies Important for the garden! Will we get a golden October?

Stink bug

Seeking shelter in the fall Stink bugs in the house? Never vacuum them up

In a single household, the cleaning is left to one person. A well-thought-out cleaning plan can help to get things done more quickly

Cleaning routine How often you should clean in a single household

Weber

History, products, production Is there a German company behind the barbecue manufacturer Weber?