Lena Hackauf, Author at myHOMEBOOK

Lena Hackauf

Lena Hackauf writes for myHOMEBOOK about topics related to the home, garden, DIY projects, and the occasional animal escapade at home. Every now and then, she also steps behind the camera to demonstrate how to easily make things like twisted candles or homemade detergent. She is currently studying Journalism and Communication Studies as well as German Philology. In her personal life, she’s kept on her toes by her cat Krümel, two family dogs, and the ongoing quest to incorporate interior design trends on a student budget.

Designer furniture looks stylish but comes with a price. The Wassily chair by Knoll costs around 3,000 euros.

Author Discusses Designer Furniture Why a $12,000 Chair Doesn't Impress Me

myHOMEBOOK author Lena Hackauf believes that expensive designer furniture is often mistaken for good taste.

Practical: Wrapped in aluminum foil, foods such as a sandwich stay fresh longer

Health Hazardous Foods You Shouldn't Wrap in Aluminum Foil

If there are leftover foods, they are often wrapped in aluminum foil to preserve them. However, this is not recommended for many dishes.

Dandelions are considered indicator plants in lawns.

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

Dandelions are indicator plants that reveal soil problems. Here's how to interpret the signals and properly care for your lawn.

In the spring, wisteria blooms with blue-violet flower clusters, giving the house and garden a fairy-tale touch.

Wisteria 4 Common Mistakes in Wisteria Care

Wisteria is a popular garden plant, but it's important to watch out for common care mistakes.

Ripe strawberries can be identified by their deep color and sweet aroma.

Good to Know Can Green Strawberries Ripen?

For many fruits, premature harvesting isn't an issue—they simply continue to ripen. But can strawberries ripen after being picked?

Care mistakes lead to discoloration on Monstera leaves

Popular Houseplant 5 Common Care Mistakes for Monstera Plants

The Swiss cheese plant is among the most popular houseplants. To ensure the Monstera thrives, it's important to avoid care mistakes.

Trash bins must be accessible to tenants at a reasonable distance from their apartments.

Tenant Law How Far Can the Trash Bin Be from the Apartment?

If the distance to the trash bin is too far, it can become an issue for tenants. myHOMEBOOK consulted a lawyer to find out what rules apply.

Rhubarb should be used quickly after harvest

Nutrient-Rich Vegetables How to Properly Store Rhubarb to Keep It Fresh Longer

From April to June is rhubarb season. To keep the vegetable flavorful for longer, it's important to store rhubarb properly.

Switching to minimalism can be worthwhile for more peace in everyday life.

Less Is More Minimalist Living: 6 Things You Can Quickly Declutter

Bring more order to your home? myHOMEBOOK explains how minimalist approaches can help you to declutter quickly.

Due to its mounds, the mole is usually unwelcome in the garden.

Without Chemicals Simple Home Remedy Drives Moles Out of the Garden

To tackle moles in the garden, you can use yogurt. myHOMEBOOK explains how to proceed in this article.

If parsley isn't growing, it's often due to care mistakes.

In the Garden and on the Balcony Parsley Not Growing? Watch Out for These Care Mistakes

If parsley fails to grow despite personal cultivation efforts, it is often due to common care mistakes.

When doing DIY projects, glue can easily end up where it doesn't belong.

Delicate Surface Removing Glue Residue from Wood Without Causing Damage

Caution is advised when removing adhesive residue from wood. myHOMEBOOK reveals which methods are suitable.

Where blossoms climb and colors flow, the garden becomes a romantic backdrop.

In the Garden and on the Balcony 5 Plants for a Romantic Touch

Romance in the garden isn't a fixed style; it's a matter of perception. Various plants with a romantic look can help achieve this effect.

The caterpillars of the box tree moth have an enormous appetite.

Pest Infestation How to Combat the Box Tree Moth in Your Garden

There are various methods to combat the box tree moth and its caterpillars. myHOMEBOOK presents them.

Keeping your own home tidy can be exhausting

Editor on Obsession with Order "Anyone Who Always Keeps Things Perfectly Tidy Either Has Too Much Time or Something to Prove"

Perfect order on social media often deceives and unnecessarily pressures many in everyday life, says myHOMEBOOK editor Lena Hackauf.

Using home remedies, ants can be gently and effectively driven away from the raised bed.

Without Chemicals Effective Methods to Drive Ants Out of Raised Beds

If you want to avoid using chemicals in your garden, you can use the following methods to drive ants out of your raised bed.

To prevent streaks on the mirror, common mistakes should be avoided.

Avoid Stripes and Damage 4 Common Mistakes When Cleaning Mirrors

Cleaning mirrors is essentially quite simple, yet there are various mistakes one can make. myHOMEBOOK shares what to watch out for.

The back kitchen conceals chaos and kitchen appliances, keeping the open-plan kitchen tidy.

"Back Kitchen" Why the Hidden Second Kitchen Is Becoming a Home Trend

A new trend is emerging. It's happening in the kitchen, more specifically, behind it. We're talking about the so-called "back kitchen."