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Umgebindehaus (a traditional half-timbered house found in parts of Germany)

Historic Building Type What exactly is an Umgebindehaus? (A traditional half-timbered house found in parts of Germany and Central Europe)

Food stains, in particular, can be effectively removed with a very specific household remedy

Everyone has it at home This home remedy is a well-kept secret for removing stains

Chestnuts can not only be used for handicrafts, they can also be used wonderfully in the household for cleaning

Not only suitable for handicrafts 3 ways to use chestnuts in the household

Goji berry

Planting and care tips How to cultivate a goji berry bush in the garden

Cosmea

Delicate summer flowers with bright colors Planting and care tips for cosmos

Caterpillar food plants such as stinging nettle attract peacock butterflies. This is where they lay their eggs, from which caterpillars like these then hatch.

Caterpillar food plants Turn your garden into a paradise for butterflies with these plants

Home office with large window front

Interior Designer Presents 5 privacy screen solutions in the home office

Spider

Frequently asked Spiders in your home in the fall! How do you keep them away?

To be able to attach decorations or furniture to the ceiling, you need hooks in the ceiling

For hanging furniture, shelves, and decorations Fastening hooks in the ceiling - 3 methods

Ignite the grass clippings yourself: Using a rake to sweep grass clippings into a pile

Garden question Can grass clippings ignite or explode in the bag?

Garden shed

Planning tips Planning a garden shed: Do you really need planning permission?

Clean chic in the living room

Interior designer explains How the "clean chic" trend ensures greater well-being at home

Hydrangeas need care and sufficient fertilizer to grow and bloom profusely

Garden knowledge Fertilize hydrangeas correctly for long and lush flowering

Stone from the Neighbor on Your Own Property

A reader reported Rock leads to dispute between neighbors! What a lawyer advises

Heat in the home

Summer, sun, sweat ... The best tips against heat in the house and garden

Laying the floor

Laminate, parquet, vinyl, ... Preparing the floor in 6 steps before laying

If you follow a few care tips, Thai basil can also grow on your own balcony or in the garden

Intense spice Planting and caring for Thai basil correctly

If a rhododendron becomes calcified, it can be pruned, but this is not a must

Garden knowledge When to prune rhododendrons

Measuring rooms should not be underestimated, as it often takes more time than you think.

New kitchen, floor coverings, ... No floor plan available? How to determine room dimensions

Lupins are classic summer flowers and enhance any flower bed

Useful and ornamental plant Planting and care tips for lupins in the garden