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If you don't defrost meat carefully, germs can spread quickly. myHOMEBOOK shows you a simple trick you can use to defrost frozen meat.

The most popular Christmas trees in this country are the Nordmann fir and the blue spruce - but what are the differences?

Pizza can be reheated using various methods - but only one will make it nice and crispy again. Which one is it?

This Christmas will be different. Seven tips from a family psychologist on how to make it relaxed, fulfilling and stress-free Christmas.

When the garden is under a blanket of snow, the plants are in their winter break. Is it still necessary to water plants despite the snow?

Whether rain barrel, tank or cistern, you can collect rainwater and use it for irrigation. What the advantages are and how it works.

myHOMEBOOK shows you how to prepare your vegetable patch for winter. With the right precautions, next year's harvest will be more abundant.

There can also be dry periods without snow in winter. Do you have to water the lawn during these dry periods in winter?

To be able to use the patio in the coming year, it should be winterized before the first frost. Read how to prepare the patio for winter.

You should also take care of your lawn in December. myHMEBOOK explains which tasks still need to be done before the turn of the year.

Planting radishes in the garden is always a good idea. Location and care are crucial for a successful harvest.

With a few tricks, you can keep your Advent wreath fresh for longer and prevent premature needling. How do you go about it?

With the right tips, your home will be warm even without heating. In this way, you can save electricity and therefore money.

Can you declutter without creating a mess? Thanks to this method, you can avoid the stress of sorting out old clothes or household items.

You can also de-scale your coffee machine using household remedies. Which ones are suitable and how to do it.

No special products are needed for cleaning and polishing. A trick with baby oil can already make the kitchen sink shine.

The right privacy screen can protect you from prying eyes in your home office. Find out which privacy screen solutions are available.

myHOMEBOOK presents the Interior Trends 2025, including new styles as well as familiar ones, but also some surprising ones.

Whether it's a cozy family get-together or a lavish celebration, these are the decoration trends for New Year's Eve 2024.

The festive season is fast approaching and stores are filling with Christmas decorations. Find out the popular Christmas colors in 2024 here.

A Christmas tree belongs in almost every home for the festive season. myHOMEBOOK presents the Christmas decoration trends for 2024.

When looking for a new apartment, you've probably come across the term remise. But what is it actually? myHOMEBOOK takes a closer look.

Worn, saggy, stained and smelly to boot. myHOMEBOOK reveals 5 tips on how to make an old sofa look better.

Before applying a new silicone seal, the old layer must be removed. Home remedies can also be used for this. Read more on myHOMEBOOK.

DIY enthusiasts should know the 3-4-5 trick with the folding rule. Find out what it's all about at myHOMEBOOK.

To fulfill the dream of a hammock in the living room, you need to drill hooks into the ceiling. There are three methods for this.

Before laying new flooring, you need to prepare the floor properly. Read what is important and how to proceed correctly.

Sometimes you have to measure rooms yourself, like when a furnishing professional lives in another city. How to determine room dimensions.

Covering old tiles with filler is a popular method of giving the bathroom a fresh look. Read how to do this in eight easy steps.

If you want to buy an air conditioning system, you should be aware of the costs. How much should you expect to pay?

Parkside tools are available cheaply from Lidl or Kaufland. myHOMEBOOK explains what is known about the brand.

A 3-in-1 vacuum cleaner can vacuum, mop, and dry. myHOMEBOOK takes a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of mop vacuums.

Combination wrenches are practical combination tools. A test shows what you should look out for when buying a combination wrench.

In some German federal states, the gas supply is being switched from L-gas to H-gas. What gas customers need to know.

There are a few mistakes you can make when setting up a fan. Read here to find out how to really cool down your home.