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Raised beds can vary in height.

Expert Reveals How Raised Bed Height Affects Plant Growth

Dryer Location

Barely Noticed Why the Right Spot for Your Dryer Is Crucial

Attention, hobby gardeners! Many popular plants can be dangerous for cats.

Caution in the Home and Garden The Most Toxic Plants for Cats

Organizing Your Closet

Just in Time for Spring Cleaning How to Best Sort and Organize Your Wardrobe

Wall Color Floor

Harmonious Combinations Cool-Toned Floors? These Wall Colors Are a Perfect Match

Hydrangeas

Gardener Explains Why You Should Stop Planting Hydrangeas

If the toilet paper roll is not round but oval, it can be advantageous.

Did You Know? Simple Trick for Using Toilet Paper Can Save Money

Minimalism is characterized by a simplified lifestyle—even in home interiors.

Editor on Interior Design Trend "Why Minimalism Doesn't Feel Like Home to Me"

Wallpaper Trends 2026

Interior Expert Reveals Wallpaper Trends for 2026

Planting a Raised Bed

Right Timing When to Start Planting in a Raised Bed

open floor plan

Lifestyle in Transition Why Open-Plan Living Concepts Are No Longer in Vogue

Dandelions are considered indicator plants in lawns.

Garden Expert Explains Dandelions on the Lawn: What This Indicator Plant Reveals About Your Garden

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?

Precisely because these spring colors are so calming and effective, they create a certain elegance that makes an impact even without lavish design.

myHOMEBOOK Reveals These Are the Trend Colors for Spring 2026

To wrap food, many people choose plastic wrap.

No More Fiddling Simple Trick Helps Find the Start of Cling Wrap

Night storage heater

Follow-Up Replacing Old Night Storage Heaters? Expert Has a Clear Opinion

Oven Cleaning with Lemon

Kitchen Hack Tested How to Effectively Clean Your Oven With a Lemon

Surely, each of us has stood in a bed of purple dead-nettles at some point.

Has Many Good Sides The Purple Deadnettle Is a Common Weed in the Spring

Vinegar is said to be a miracle cleaner. Does it live up to the hype?

myHOMEBOOK Editor Tried It Out Is It Safe to Clean Tiles with Vinegar?

Motivation Is the Key to a Successful Spring Cleaning

Not Interested? How the myHOMEBOOK Editorial Team Motivates Itself for Spring Cleaning