White walls? Boring! Every home magazine claims that any self-respecting person should bring a bit of colour into their home. But before you pick up the paint brush, it’s worth clarifying a few things. Whether you are hiring a painter or doing it yourself, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. …
One light on the ceiling simply isn’t enough anymore. Nowadays, if you want to create a flattering aesthetic for your home that’s easy on the eyes, you need a lighting concept. Here are all the dos and don’ts of lighting. It wasn’t so long ago that lighting didn’t involve any big decisions. A few candles, …
Stairwells supposedly provide space for things that we’d rather not keep in our apartments, such as shoes, prams and bicycles. However, by law, these can only be left in the stairwell with the landlord’s consent. Glance into any stairwell and you’ll often find some wellies and trainers piled up, paper and cardboard ready to be …
Moving means moving out of home A and moving into home B. Virtually at the same time. It’s a miracle that most people manage to make it work. And to make sure that miracle does work, here’s some information to help you decide if you should move on your own or hire a removal company. …
Selber umziehen oder mit einem Umzugsunternehmen?Using solar energy rather than traditional heating systems that damage the environment – that’s definitely a positive thing. But are solar collectors on your roof really anything more than a pleasant fantasy? Are they affordable for the average consumer? And when is it worth purchasing them? People have been trying to exploit the energy of …
