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A bat suddenly flutters through your home and can't find its way out. What should you do then? And are these animals dangerous?

Those who grow zucchini in their garden often wonder if particularly large specimens are still edible.

During the summer, some apartments can become extremely hot. In certain cases, tenants may even be able to reduce their rent due to the heat.

Melons are a true delight in the summer, provided they are ripe. There are tricks to determine a melon's ripeness.

If you can't stand the heat in your bedroom at night, you might escape to the balcony to fall asleep. But is that allowed?

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

Operating a business from your apartment doesn't automatically mean you face eviction. A recent court ruling demonstrates this.

Many tenants believe they can offset their security deposit against unpaid rent. Why this isn't so and what consequences may follow.

Are electricity and gas contracts automatically canceled after a move, or do tenants need to handle this themselves?

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

When purchasing a garden shed, almost no one considers obtaining a building permit. This oversight can lead to unpleasant consequences.

Recently, symbols and markings have been discovered next to doorbells in apartment buildings more frequently. Here's what it's all about.

When the water is too cool in the summer, is a solar heater worth it? myHOMEBOOK explains whether this option can even save money.

When something is brewing in the sky, they don't take long to appear: thunderbugs. But can they really predict a storm?

With 106 branches, Germany is Søstrene Grene's most important market, although it was initially cautious when entering the market in 2016.

For those who rent, the question quickly arises: Who decides on a fiber-optic connection? And how does the connection get into the apartment?

Real estate is often passed down from parents to their children. But what happens if the property is inherited with debt?

Washing the wrong piece of clothing once can lead to discolored laundry. myHOMEBOOK explains whether the color stains can be removed.

Cellar spiders in the house? myHOMEBOOK explains why they enter and how to gently get rid of them.

Real estate agents must provide many facts about a property, but there are also quirky details they should share, according to a lawyer.

Experts explain which measures require the landlord's approval when securing the balcony for a cat.

How Far Can Burglary Protection Go in a Rental Apartment? What measures are allowed without permission and when the landlord's consent is required.

Hema is widely known as one of the largest department store chains. But what is behind the brand? myHOMEBOOK investigates.

Many people use toilet bowl cleaners in their bathrooms, but how effective are these cleaning aids really? myHOMEBOOK investigates.

There are increasing attempts at fraud where it is falsely claimed that a new bank account exists for rent payments.

Clean Trash Can Gone, Dirty One Back? myHOMEBOOK Explains Who's Responsible for Trash Can Cleanliness and Maintenance

Is it possible to pay only the base rent after moving out if the lease is still active? myHOMEBOOK spoke with an attorney about this.

OLED technology has already become prevalent in many televisions, but what exactly is behind this technology?

Le Creuset is one of the most well-known manufacturers of kitchenware. MyHOMEBOOK explains what made the company famous.