DIY 2024, November

Build a simple handcart yourself - DIY construction plan

Build a simple handcart yourself - DIY construction plan

A handcart is a pretty practical item. We show you how to build a handcart yourself. Our basic version allows many extensions and extras

Replace night storage heater - Funding for exchange possible?

Replace night storage heater - Funding for exchange possible?

There are always rumors about the ban on night storage heating. We show what the current legal situation is. Here you can find out whether there is still funding for the exchange

Install vapor barrier - 11 tips for vapor barrier & vapor barrier film

Install vapor barrier - 11 tips for vapor barrier & vapor barrier film

If you insulate a room or roof, you should definitely install a vapor barrier. This step ensures optimal insulation results and prevents mold formation

Set granite steles - costs & dimensions

Set granite steles - costs & dimensions

With granite steles you can combine function and an interesting look. We'll show you what you should pay attention to when making a purchase decision and where you can save money

Calculate the heating water pressure - What pressure is optimal?

Calculate the heating water pressure - What pressure is optimal?

If the radiator doesn't get really warm, one of the reasons may be that there is not enough water pressure on the boiler. We show what you should pay attention to here

Repair cracks in exterior plaster - Repair cracks in the facade

Repair cracks in exterior plaster - Repair cracks in the facade

If the exterior plaster is cracking, you should act quickly. We show what cracks there are and how they can be repaired and repaired professionally

Installing the verge plate - Seven tips for laying, connecting & fastening

Installing the verge plate - Seven tips for laying, connecting & fastening

Verge panels must be installed carefully and conscientiously so that they can actually fulfill their protective function. We show what you should pay attention to when installing the verge plate

Painting clinker plastering & - 5 tips for the clinker brick facade

Painting clinker plastering & - 5 tips for the clinker brick facade

Clinker brick facades have been trendy and widespread for years. But tastes also change sometimes. We show you how to paint and plaster clinker bricks

Remove upholstery nails install & - Instructions on how to hit it correctly

Remove upholstery nails install & - Instructions on how to hit it correctly

Upholstery nails are almost only used as decoration for upholstered furniture, but they give every piece of furniture a touch of nostalgia. We show you how to remove & upholstery nails

Stone Stairs - Cost & Prices for natural stone stairs

Stone Stairs - Cost & Prices for natural stone stairs

Stone stairs are always a visual highlight. Their longevity often makes the investment worth it. We show what you should pay attention to when buying stone stairs made of natural stone

Prefabricated concrete stairs - costs, properties & Prices for prefabricated stairs

Prefabricated concrete stairs - costs, properties & Prices for prefabricated stairs

Prefabricated stairs offer many advantages. Prefabricated stairs are versatile and quicker to build. We show what options and advantages precast concrete stairs offer and what costs you should expect

Brick house - Costs for clinker facade

Brick house - Costs for clinker facade

In addition to the individually designable look, clinker bricks on the facade also have a protective function. We show which clinker bricks are available and what else you should know about the topic

House & Drying out masonry - Cost & Duration

House & Drying out masonry - Cost & Duration

Damp walls or damp masonry must be avoided in any building. We show how this danger to the building structure can be successfully eliminated and prevented

Build your own laundry chute - diameter, dimensions & costs

Build your own laundry chute - diameter, dimensions & costs

To save yourself the trip to the laundry room, you can use a laundry chute. We show when and how best to install a laundry chute. Including information about the diameter

Do you want to buy cherry wood? - All information about the price & properties

Do you want to buy cherry wood? - All information about the price & properties

There are many different types of wood. Here you will find a comprehensive description of cherry wood. It's not just the fruits that have many fans, the wood also creates enthusiasm

When to clean windows? - Which season is the best time?

When to clean windows? - Which season is the best time?

Windows always get dirty faster than you would like. But when is the right time to clean windows? We show which season and time of day is the best for cleaning windows

Construction of wooden stud wall - 8 tips for wall construction

Construction of wooden stud wall - 8 tips for wall construction

In drywall construction, not only aluminum profiles are used, but also wood. We show how to build a wooden stud wall and give useful tips

Seepage pack - lay drainage correctly in 6 steps

Seepage pack - lay drainage correctly in 6 steps

If you have more water on your property than it can absorb, you want a functioning drainage/seepage pack. So it's better to think about it beforehand and install it

Smooth gypsum plaster - 11 tips to apply, process & remove

Smooth gypsum plaster - 11 tips to apply, process & remove

Gypsum plaster is often used to plaster walls. In these instructions we show how to process, apply, smooth, structure and remove gypsum plaster

Drainage gravel as a splash guard What drainage gravel grain size is there?

Drainage gravel as a splash guard What drainage gravel grain size is there?

Gravel is not only beautiful for a driveway, useful in construction but can also be used as a splash guard. We show which grain sizes of drainage gravel are available and how they are used

Wet room & wet room - Definition and differences

Wet room & wet room - Definition and differences

Damp room and wet room are two terms that you come across again and again when building or renovating a bathroom. We give a coherent definition and show the differences between & DIN standards

Mold on the ceiling - causes & solutions

Mold on the ceiling - causes & solutions

Mold in the apartment or house is always a reason to take action. Here we show various causes of mold on the ceiling and how you can remove the mold accordingly

Cat flap with mouse detection - Technical gimmick or good idea?

Cat flap with mouse detection - Technical gimmick or good idea?

If your cat is an outdoor cat and you live on the ground floor, a cat flap is really a practical thing. But is there a way to stop the cat from bringing prey inside?

Build a stud wall - Costs & Instructions for lightweight wall

Build a stud wall - Costs & Instructions for lightweight wall

With drywall you can change one very quickly. We show how you can build a stud wall so that the drywall remains stable and durable

Painting concrete stairs - 8 tips for painting concrete steps

Painting concrete stairs - 8 tips for painting concrete steps

The look and feel of concrete is a matter of taste, but luckily there are our instructions on how to paint concrete stairs. If your taste ever changes

Seal house base - Base sealing with bitumen

Seal house base - Base sealing with bitumen

Sealing the house base is one of the most important tasks to protect your house from damage for a long time. We show what needs to be taken into account when sealing bases with bitumen

Bitumen welding track: this is how you lay a welding track on concrete

Bitumen welding track: this is how you lay a welding track on concrete

Even if the roof (of an old garage, for example) is made of concrete, you can and should still put up bitumen membranes for protection. We show you how to lay bitumen welding membrane correctly

Painting over dark wall paint - 10 tips against dark color

Painting over dark wall paint - 10 tips against dark color

If you leave a rented apartment or the walls have simply become too colorful, you have to paint the walls white. We show you how to paint over dark wall paint

Walnut wood - prices and characteristics

Walnut wood - prices and characteristics

Each wood has its own charm, its own charisma but also properties and possible uses. We show what it's like with walnut wood

Laying and connecting KG pipes: instructions - Sewer pipe in the ground

Laying and connecting KG pipes: instructions - Sewer pipe in the ground

Anyone who deals with wastewater knows about the many rules & regulations. In order for these to be adhered to, you need good material. There is information about laying KG pipes here

Laying bitumen membrane yourself: DIY instructions for roofing felt

Laying bitumen membrane yourself: DIY instructions for roofing felt

With bitumen sheets (roofing felt), a roof can be made weatherproof relatively quickly and protected from the effects of the weather. We show you how you can lay bitumen membrane yourself

Laying direction of laminate: which direction you should lay it

Laying direction of laminate: which direction you should lay it

Laminate continues to enjoy widespread popularity. But the question about the direction in which laminate flooring should be laid always comes up. We show what you should consider

Remove Latex Paint - 6 alternatives to painting over

Remove Latex Paint - 6 alternatives to painting over

Latex paint is a quick and easy solution to paint things with good coverage, but what if you don't like the color anymore? We show you how to remove latex paint

Gable cladding - What should you cover the house gable with?

Gable cladding - What should you cover the house gable with?

There are many options for cladding a roof gable. We will show you the advantages and disadvantages of the different materials and tell you what else you should pay attention to

Instructions for applying rough plaster for the inside & outside

Instructions for applying rough plaster for the inside & outside

Rough plaster is a beautiful and practical solution for sealing walls. We show how to apply rough plaster and what else needs to be taken into account when it comes to this topic

Mix drain concrete yourself - Processing, properties & prices

Mix drain concrete yourself - Processing, properties & prices

There is the right concrete for all construction projects. Here you will find all the important information about drain concrete (drainage concrete) and how you can make it yourself

Laying roof shingles: instructions - Tips for asph alt shingles

Laying roof shingles: instructions - Tips for asph alt shingles

Bitumen shingles are always popular, whether for a carport, shed, garage or even the roof of your own house. We show you the best way to proceed when laying roof shingles

Apply instructions for reinforcing fabric, incorporate &

Apply instructions for reinforcing fabric, incorporate &

Reinforcement mesh is a versatile material. We show which construction projects and work steps reinforcement mesh helps you with and how to use it correctly

Clean windows without streaks when the sun is shining - this is how it's done

Clean windows without streaks when the sun is shining - this is how it's done

Cleaning windows is a necessary evil, but when the result is streak-free you are overjoyed. We show you how to get windows clean without streaks - even when the sun is shining

Make windows opaque on one side - Attach privacy film

Make windows opaque on one side - Attach privacy film

Having a lot of daylight in your home is a luxury, but there are also rooms where too much light is annoying or strangers' looks are unwelcome. We show you how to make windows opaque