Category: Home Design

No one expects a broken window, but when it happens—whether due to a storm, vandalism, or an accident—it’s natural to wonder if your insurance will cover the damage. Understanding whether or not broken windows are covered by your insurance can save you both time and stress. …

What types of floor lamps are there? The lights can be differentiated into countless variants and model types. The most common types include the classic floor lamp, the reading lamp, the arc lamp, the ceiling floodlight and the tripod lamp. What is the best way to …

The labor-intensive time of the autumn months is over and peace returns to the garden. Nevertheless, the garden does not have to look desolate over the winter months. Because the beginning of the cold season also means that it’s not long until Christmas time. So it’s …

Glass can be found in abundance in our apartments and houses, even if we don’t realize it at first. It is all the more important that we the objects made of glass protect as best as possible. Glass insurance can be added as an add-on Household …

The use of renewable energies is becoming more and more attractive due to climate change, rising electricity prices and unrestricted dependence on suppliers. Producing electricity independently and so on to cover part of the electricity requirements independentlynot only protects your wallet in the long term, but …

Jewelry is no longer a gift just for women. Bracelets, necklaces, etc. can be worn by anyone and quickly transform simple clothing into an extravagant outfit. Making jewelry yourself is a great activity for all creative people, hobbyists and DIY lovers. In the Heimwerker.de editorial team …

Nothing should stand in our way in our own four walls. However, if the body is weak or in need of care, you can the most obvious everyday actions lead to a problem. Stairs and steps cannot be managed alone and showering independently in a shower …

Stepping into the shower in a hotel or a friend’s house is always a step into the unknown. Where is the ideal temperature for showering, how long does the water take to warm up? Surprised A lot of living comfort depends on the optimal water supply, …

A good preparation for building a house is the be-all and end-all for every builder. Accordingly, you should spend enough time planning the floor plan and take many aspects into account essential for family coexistence in the future will be. So you have to make decisions …

A seat lift is not an elevator. While a building permit is always required for the subsequent installation of a passenger elevator – even in private homes – stair lifts are generally exempt from this. However, this freedom from approval does not release the obligation to …

What are the advantages of having a workshop in your own garden? A big plus point is that dirt stays outside the house and the background noise for residents and neighbors is significantly lower. In a separate workshop, a lot of tools can be safely stored …

In many places, the term smart home is still used in a futuristic or at least luxurious context, where a state-of-the-art home is designed with central control in mind. But with the development of smart home systems, these are has also become much more accessible for …

For many people in Germany, building their own home is their biggest dream in life. At the same time, such a construction project represents a major challenge. Planning and managing the construction project raises many questions and you have to make important decisions on an ongoing …

When it comes to cars, you often hear the half-joking saying that when you take a test drive after buying it, the value of the car has already halved. This is not the case with a house; the value usually lasts for a long time. But …

Furnishing your first apartment is an important step when moving out. Until now, the parents or legal guardians have taken care of everyone, now you have to take care of it yourself. In the Heimwerker.de editorial team we have created a checklist for you that you …

Sauna house in the garden with outdoor facilities A sauna in the garden, too Garden sauna or outdoor sauna house called, offers a number of advantages. You can enjoy the stressful and hard working day in peace and without strangers. Cooling down is also much easier …

You have taken the step to build a house on your property. The basis for this is of course either a stable floor slab or you even want to integrate a cellar. So there needs to be a construction pit. What needs to be taken into …

Infrared heaters not only impress with their quick and effective heating of your rooms, but also with their uncomplicated installation. This can be done independently with a little preparation, or supported or taken over by a specialist. In order to install the infrared heater, the correct …

Furniture and furnishings from the Swedish furniture manufacturer are in great demand among Germans. There is a suitable piece of furniture for almost every budget and every type of furnishing. But nothing is as annoying as finding your own furniture among neighbors and friends. Can you …

If you only want to cut glass rarely and simply, you can get by with simple tools. A little practice on leftover pieces or broken glass won’t hurt. If cutting glass is part of your hobby, such as Tiffany glazing or recycled products from glass bottles, …

Many homeowners are concerned about their financial security in old age. While some see owning their own home as the ultimate in retirement planning, others are skeptical: A property can just as easily be a financial burdenwhich ties up capital that could be better used elsewhere. …

Sometimes you just get tired of it: every morning you wake up in the same bedroom, cook in the same kitchen and leave the home through the same boring hallway without anything ever changing. How monotonous. It’s not that difficult to find a solution to boredom. …

Who is responsible for clearing out the apartment in the event of a death? If a tenant or owner of a household dies, the heirs are responsible for removing possessions from the apartment or house if the living space is not to be taken over by …

I say that I am creative. At least when it comes to home improvement. When it comes to decorative decorating, I prefer to hold back. As part of my test of the Vorwerk dwarves (called Twercs), I was also able to test the Vorwerk Twercs creative …

Where are inspection stickers needed? In addition to their common use in the automotive sector, test stickers are mainly used in the commercial sector for machines and systems. There they serve to ensure occupational safety. But the plaques can also serve as a safety reminder in …

Your doormat gives a first impression right before the door. If you want it to be as individual as you are, you should design your doormat yourself. Either only in the design or also in the implementation. Some manufacturers allow you to have your doormat individually …

Martens – in our case predominantly stone martens – are basically found everywhere as cultural followers and yet are hardly noticeable because they are loners active at dusk and at night. Things only become difficult when a marten enters the house and takes over the attic. …

Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days in November/December. An important part of the festival is the Channuka candlestick, on which a candle is lit every day. Particularly traditional dishes are served on Hanukkah. For example, latkes, which are reminiscent of potato pancakes, or sufganiyots, which are …

The Christmas cactus is one of the few plants that also blooms in winter. With good care, flowering lasts up to six weeks. Before flowering, around September, you should give your Christmas cactus a rest and put it in a darker place and water it less …

A mobile heater is coming during construction work or renovation work becoming more and more common. No matter whether you Dry water damage or simply need winter construction heating, the possible applications of the mobile heaters are extremely diverse. If temporary heat is required in winter, …

What materials are used for front doors? The most popular are front doors made of plastic, glass and aluminum, although several materials are often used together, for example aluminum doors with glass inserts. What costs should be taken into account for a front door? The price …

Anyone who has ever moved knows it: the old sofa no longer fits in the new apartment, the wardrobe cannot be dismantled and reassembled and the mattress has its best days behind it anyway. Old furniture typically ends up in bulky waste. Disposing of it yourself …

Before you start sorting out, you should decide whether you want to clear out your apartment yourself or seek professional help. It is also important to make a precise plan. Prepare the action as best as possible to save work and stress. The KonMari method or …

Who hasn’t it happened to you at least once? You go out of your apartment, check your pockets, and find that the key is still inside. If you are locked out, there is some tricks to open the locked door even without a key. 1. Forgotten …

The heat pump is certainly not a new invention. But sometimes it almost seems as if it had only recently appeared on the scene, so suddenly it was on everyone’s lips. Rising electricity costs, previous dependence on raw materials and a desire for more environmentally friendly …

Do you also wish Making your dream home a reality and build a beautiful custom-made home? Planning to build your own house is a lot of effort and presents many challenges. To think of everything, it is It is advisable to consult a suitable construction company. …

In addition to the swing and the slide, a seesaw is part of the basic equipment for a playground. Children have fun with the play equipment, depending on their character or mood both cozy and thrill-seeking can be. But this fun doesn’t have to be limited …

Each owner of a summer cottage needs to build a building in which garden tools and other things necessary for economic activity can be stored. A do-it-yourself barn can be used to keep poultry, rabbits, pigs or goats. A workshop or warehouse for storing crops is …

One speaks of a granny apartment if there is also a self-contained apartment with its own access in a single family house. This is usually either in the attic or in the basement. In some cases, the granny flat also occupies the ground floor or is …

Real estate is sold by square meter. Here, however, interested parties should secure themselves by precise measurement, because in many cases the stated square meter numbers are not correct. Above all, the respective calculation method plays a role and so different information comes about for the …