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.

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

The bathroom should be thoroughly cleaned on a weekly basis. Be sure not to overlook these four areas.

Occurs Frequently Why Building Facades Above Windows Are Suddenly Turning Black

If black spots or streaks appear over time on the barrel above windows, it's due to a bad habit.

If improperly cared for, the end of a zucchini can rot. This is also known as blossom-end rot.

Garden Knowledge Why Zucchini Rot at the Tip

Blossom-end rot is often the culprit when zucchini develops faults at the tip. myHOMEBOOK explains how it occurs.

One might think there's not much to consider when washing bed linens—but that's incorrect. In fact, there are several common mistakes you should definitely avoid.

Cleanliness in the Bedroom 5 Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes When Washing Bed Linens

When washing bed linens, many people make mistakes. To ensure the laundry is truly clean, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Weeds along paths or between paving stones are unsightly, but is it permissible to simply burn them?

Fire Hazard Is Burning Weeds Allowed?

Burning weeds is a quick method to get rid of the plants. But is it even allowed? myHOMEBOOK provides the answer.

A simple home remedy is said to drive moles out of gardens, but is that true?

Without Chemicals This Home Remedy Can Drive Moles Out of Your Garden

To drive moles out of the garden, you can use yogurt. MyHOMEBOOK explains how to do it.

Can the water from the dryer be used for other purposes?

Household Tip How Can Dryer Water Be Reused?

Can the leftover water from the dryer still be used in the household? myHOMEBOOK has the answer and explains.

You shouldn't leave your toothbrush lying around in the bathroom.

Budget 9 Common Bathroom Hygiene Mistakes

In the bathroom, hygiene is especially important. To ensure this, certain mistakes should be avoided.

Germ Factory Tips for Quickly and Easily Cleaning Water Bottles

The narrow bottleneck makes cleaning water bottles significantly more difficult. MyHOMEBOOK offers tips on how to clean the bottle anyway.

Easy to Avoid This Mistake Attracts Aphids to Your Garden

There are various methods to get rid of aphids. However, there's also a mistake that can attract aphids to your garden.

Various mosquito larvae lay their eggs in still waters. Even a rain barrel serves as a welcome nursery for these insects.

Pesky Creatures 5 Simple Tips to Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Rain Barrel

Rain barrels are popular breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Simple measures can prevent them from laying eggs.

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.