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Interior plaster: how much plaster do you need per square meter?

Interior plaster: how much plaster do you need per square meter?

If you want to plaster a wall, you don't want to buy or mix too much or too little material. We show how much plaster you need per square meter

Dispose of empty and old gas bottles correctly

Dispose of empty and old gas bottles correctly

Whether for cooking or destroying weeds, gas bottles are used in many gardens. We show you how to correctly dispose of old and empty gas bottles

Brick wall: Remove plaster from bricks

Brick wall: Remove plaster from bricks

Regardless of whether you want to re-plaster the brick wall or use it later in an industrial style, the old plaster has to be removed first. We show how to do it

Water pipe: which diameter to choose for what?

Water pipe: which diameter to choose for what?

If you choose the right diameter for your water pipe, you don't take any risks. We show which diameter you should use for which pipes

Winterizing your pool: Basics for wintering

Winterizing your pool: Basics for wintering

Since the pool is rarely used in winter, it should be winterized. We show what you should consider when winterizing your pool

Tile the bathroom correctly: half-height or room-high?

Tile the bathroom correctly: half-height or room-high?

Tiles are typical for the bathroom. The question always comes up, which is better: laying the tiles half-height or full-height? We give answers

Remove bad smell: new carpet stinks

Remove bad smell: new carpet stinks

You're happy about the new carpet and then you realize: it stinks. We show you how to get bad smells out of your carpet

Ecosystem in a glass - Build your own mini biosphere

Ecosystem in a glass - Build your own mini biosphere

The world in miniature - a dream of many hobby biologists. To recreate the geological biosphere so that it fits in a glass of water. Here are the instructions

Bin full: what to do with the rubbish? - 5 options

Bin full: what to do with the rubbish? - 5 options

What can you do if there is still rubbish left at the end of the bin? We show you options for where you can and can dispose of your rubbish when the bin is full

Where can you dispose of plasterboard cheaply?

Where can you dispose of plasterboard cheaply?

Plasterboard has many uses, but what if you still have leftovers or if you have to dispose of plasterboard when renovating? This way you can dispose of it cheaply

Laminate pond - 6 tips for working with GRP

Laminate pond - 6 tips for working with GRP

Laminate a GRP pond in 21 steps - GRP ponds are very durable, they are probably the most stable ponds ever. The condition is that the surface holds up

Toilet: too little water in the toilet cistern - What to do?

Toilet: too little water in the toilet cistern - What to do?

If flushing the toilet is no longer enough, one reason may be that there is not enough water in the cistern. We show you how to get the toilet to flush properly

Is the cowslip poisonous? Information for people & animals

Is the cowslip poisonous? Information for people & animals

Every spring the same question comes up again and again: Is the cowslip poisonous? We show what's behind it and what you should pay attention to

Laying potatoes: ideal spacing and depth

Laying potatoes: ideal spacing and depth

In order for potatoes to grow properly, you should pay attention to things when planting potatoes. Here you can find all the information about depth & distance when planting

Make your own fly catcher - 15 home remedies for fly bait

Make your own fly catcher - 15 home remedies for fly bait

Not all commercially available fly catchers are the ideal helper for repelling flies. It's better to try using self-made traps - decorative & insecticide-free

Wollziest, Stachys byzantina: Dog's ear care instructions

Wollziest, Stachys byzantina: Dog's ear care instructions

The Woll-Ziest, which comes from the mountains, is an ideal cottage garden plant and a valuable ground cover with strong flowers. Find out everything you need to know

Cutting lavender - When is the best time?

Cutting lavender - When is the best time?

Lavender is particularly beautiful when cut back regularly. Here you can find instructions for cutting lavender with all the information and tips

Fridge drain blocked: what to do?

Fridge drain blocked: what to do?

If the refrigerator smells strange, sounds different or is no longer cooling properly, the drain may be blocked. We show what to do

What does hedgehog poop look like? - Recognize hedgehog droppings

What does hedgehog poop look like? - Recognize hedgehog droppings

Animal droppings in the garden are not always a reason to panic, sometimes it is also a sign that an insect control helper is needed. How to recognize hedgehog droppings

Pull tree from core - 7 tips for growing a tree yourself

Pull tree from core - 7 tips for growing a tree yourself

Growing trees yourself from collected seeds is a fun challenge. We'll tell you how it works here