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Domestic waterworks: how to increase the pressure

Domestic waterworks: how to increase the pressure

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

If the pressure in the domestic waterworks is too low, it will not work properly. We show how you can increase it and give valuable tips

Decision support: 11 garden house roof coverings

Decision support: 11 garden house roof coverings

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

To ensure that the roof covering protects your garden house decoratively for a long time, we have listed a few decision-making aids here

How to measure pleats correctly - Determine height and width

How to measure pleats correctly - Determine height and width

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Curtains are not always suitable for the style of an apartment, which is why pleated curtains are becoming increasingly popular. We show you how to take measurements correctly

Dispose of excavated earth: costs & Acceptance nearby

Dispose of excavated earth: costs & Acceptance nearby

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

During larger excavation work in the garden or property, large amounts of earth are often created. We show you how to dispose of the excavated earth

Load capacity balcony: Standard load per m²

Load capacity balcony: Standard load per m²

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

In order for a balcony to be comfortable, it must also be furnished accordingly. But the maximum load capacity should be taken into account beforehand

Summer storms: What does good home contents insurance cover?

Summer storms: What does good home contents insurance cover?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

In summer there is not only nice weather. We clarify what damage caused by summer storms should be covered by a good household contents insurance policy

The 6 biggest disadvantages of timber frame construction

The 6 biggest disadvantages of timber frame construction

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Timber frame construction has many advantages, but also some disadvantages and the biggest ones are highlighted here

Chimney distance from walls, sockets & Co: this must be taken into account

Chimney distance from walls, sockets & Co: this must be taken into account

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

A fireplace in the apartment ensures a warm feeling of well-being, but you should always keep an eye on the distance to sockets and walls

Drilling holes for sockets: dimensions and distances

Drilling holes for sockets: dimensions and distances

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Placing sockets in the right place in the house or apartment is important. The respective distance is of particular importance

Laying a vapor barrier: where does the vapor barrier have to go?

Laying a vapor barrier: where does the vapor barrier have to go?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Without the right insulation, no house will last very long. Here you can find all information about vapor barrier and vapor barrier

Attic: OSB or splint as roof boarding?

Attic: OSB or splint as roof boarding?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Which is better as roof formwork, for the attic: OSB panels or splinting? Here we show the advantages and disadvantages of both building materials

Paint, varnish or glaze wooden stairs white?

Paint, varnish or glaze wooden stairs white?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

The appearance of wood is purely a matter of taste. We show how a wooden staircase can be successfully painted white, glazed or varnished

Barrier-free: Requirements for disabled-accessible apartments

Barrier-free: Requirements for disabled-accessible apartments

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Barrier-free apartments enable many people to have a high degree of independence and mobility. We show what matters

Attach pleated blinds: Window type determines the type of installation

Attach pleated blinds: Window type determines the type of installation

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Pleated blinds are an elegant solution for creating a privacy screen. We show you the type of window that is crucial for its installation

Leveling the floor: 3 alternatives - Tile Adhesive & Co

Leveling the floor: 3 alternatives - Tile Adhesive & Co

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

If the floor is uneven it needs to be straightened. We show what means you can use to level the ground

Disposing of concrete: what to do with broken concrete?

Disposing of concrete: what to do with broken concrete?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Every major construction project creates debris. We show you how to dispose of concrete correctly. Tips for Concrete Breakage & Co.:

How to: Cast wooden posts in concrete in 4 steps

How to: Cast wooden posts in concrete in 4 steps

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Encasing wooden posts in concrete is a good way to place a wooden post firmly in the ground. Here are the instructions

How to: Repair holes in the plastic window

How to: Repair holes in the plastic window

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

We show how to close holes in plastic windows. With different methods and means to success

What is fluid concrete - Features & applications

What is fluid concrete - Features & applications

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

There are many different types of concrete. Here we show all the properties of flowing concrete and give tips on how to use it

Nails for concrete walls: this is important to note

Nails for concrete walls: this is important to note

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Nails are very practical for attaching things to walls, but concrete walls pose a problem. We'll show you what to consider

Lamp without protective conductor / grounding: what to do?

Lamp without protective conductor / grounding: what to do?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Not all lamps have three cables to connect. We show how to deal with lamps without a protective conductor/grounding

What is trass cement? - The differences to cement

What is trass cement? - The differences to cement

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

There are many different types of cement. There is a comprehensive portrait of trass cement here. We show what the difference is to cement

Can you move on Sundays? - 11 important tips

Can you move on Sundays? - 11 important tips

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

You don't always have time to move during the week, but can you move on Sundays? We show what you should pay attention to when moving on Sunday

Bitumen stains: 6 tips for removing them

Bitumen stains: 6 tips for removing them

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Bitumen is a very practical material, but its stains are very stubborn. We show how to remove bitumen stains from all materials

Install check valve vertically or horizontally?

Install check valve vertically or horizontally?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Check valve is a very practical invention. We show what difference there is between check valves installed vertically and horizontally

16 amp fuse: how many sockets / watts possible?

16 amp fuse: how many sockets / watts possible?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

" 16 amp fuse" is now a standard, but how many sockets or watts are possible with it? We show which devices you can connect

Filling plasterboard: with fabric tape or without?

Filling plasterboard: with fabric tape or without?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

In order to obtain a smooth wall in drywall construction, the panels must be filled. We clarify whether filling is better with or without fabric tape

Washing machine drain adapter: which one fits?

Washing machine drain adapter: which one fits?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

There are many different washing machine drain adapters, we show which one fits and what you need to consider