DIY 2024, September

Catching and collecting rainwater: 7 ways

Catching and collecting rainwater: 7 ways

Here you can read 7 ways on how you can catch and collect rainwater to reuse it in the garden or household

Screed/concrete: how much does a 25kg/40kg bag make?

Screed/concrete: how much does a 25kg/40kg bag make?

Screed and concrete are conveniently available in bags. But how much do you get out of a 25kg or 40kg bag of concrete/screed?

Wood weight table of 16 types of wood

Wood weight table of 16 types of wood

Every wood has a special weight, which is species-specific and also depends very much on the moisture. Further information can be found here

Mix concrete yourself - costs - 25kg of cement makes how much concrete?

Mix concrete yourself - costs - 25kg of cement makes how much concrete?

You still have a 25kg bag of cement and you don't know how much concrete it's enough for. We'll show you how to calculate it and what else you should pay attention to when mixing concrete yourself

Water pressure in the house - how much bar is normal in the household?

Water pressure in the house - how much bar is normal in the household?

How much cash is normal in the household? We clarify how much water pressure there should be in the house so that there is still enough pressure from the pipe on the top floor

Remove basement smell - Get rid of it anywhere with these 10 tips

Remove basement smell - Get rid of it anywhere with these 10 tips

The basement is one of the most used storage spaces. Out of sight out of mind. However, the basement is often not suitable as a long-term storage location. Old, damp and poorly insulated masonry allows the dreaded cellar smell to reach pretty much everything inside. Here you can find out how to remove basement smells

Concrete on concrete: Create cement water as an adhesive base

Concrete on concrete: Create cement water as an adhesive base

There are various ways to expand a finished concrete wall. We show how you can build concrete on concrete with cement water

OSB panels outdoors: seal them weatherproof

OSB panels outdoors: seal them weatherproof

OSB boards are a very popular material. We show how you can use OSB outdoors & give tips for weatherproof sealing

Faucet is stiff: the solution for single-lever mixers

Faucet is stiff: the solution for single-lever mixers

What to do if the faucet doesn't work? - Here you can find out what options there are to repair a steaming single-lever mixer. Tips and information that will save you from having to worry about your tradesman

Advertise an apartment: which rooms are counted?

Advertise an apartment: which rooms are counted?

When advertising an apartment, the question always arises: 1 room, 2 room - how many rooms does the apartment have. Which rooms are counted and how? We clarify

There is water in the fabric softener compartment: what to do?

There is water in the fabric softener compartment: what to do?

If there is water in the fabric softener compartment of the washing machine, panic quickly sets in. We show where the water comes from and how to prevent it

Calculate the heating expansion tank - Table & Formula

Calculate the heating expansion tank - Table & Formula

In order for an expansion tank to do its job properly, it must be correctly set & selected. We show how to calculate it

Old wooden ceilings - Should they be covered, renovated or removed?

Old wooden ceilings - Should they be covered, renovated or removed?

There were times when wooden ceilings were very fashionable. But times are changing and today many people no longer want the old wooden ceilings. We'll show you what options you have

Rigips substructure: Distance between battens

Rigips substructure: Distance between battens

The substructure is a very important point for plasterboard panels. We show what distance the battens need and why. Tips and information can be found here

Types of roof tiles: materials, shapes & prices

Types of roof tiles: materials, shapes & prices

Roof tiles are available in a wide variety of colors, shapes and materials. We have an overview of different types of roof tiles for you

Snow blowing under roof tiles: what to do?

Snow blowing under roof tiles: what to do?

A well-insulated roof is worth its weight in gold. We show what you can do when snow blows under roof tiles. Tips and helpful information can be found here

Gutter slope: the ideal slope

Gutter slope: the ideal slope

In order for a gutter to drain properly, it must have the correct inclination. We show which slope is the right one for the gutter

Get a chainsaw license - costs & Duration for the chainsaw license

Get a chainsaw license - costs & Duration for the chainsaw license

In order to be able to use a chainsaw safely, it is advisable to get a chainsaw license. Here you can find out everything about content, duration, costs and providers. Safety always comes first

Chainsaw license - all information about costs, duration & contents

Chainsaw license - all information about costs, duration & contents

The chainsaw is often a useful tool in the garden, but it is also very dangerous if used improperly. Here you will find all information about the chainsaw license (costs, duration & contents)

Light color table 827-880 - Color temperatures in Kelvin

Light color table 827-880 - Color temperatures in Kelvin

“Light colors” and “color temperatures” are difficult terms to grasp. We show what's really behind it and give an overview in our table

Privacy protection for the bathroom window: 12 ideas

Privacy protection for the bathroom window: 12 ideas

What can be used as a privacy screen on a bathroom window? Here we present 12 suitable and different ideas

Gifts for the topping-out ceremony: 14 beautiful gift ideas

Gifts for the topping-out ceremony: 14 beautiful gift ideas

Gifts for the topping-out ceremony should bring good luck and be practical at the same time. Here you will find 14 beautiful gift ideas for new owners

Mixed construction waste: what belongs in the container?

Mixed construction waste: what belongs in the container?

Anyone who demolishes or renovates must know what to do with the waste. Find out here what mixed construction waste belongs in the container