Life & Living

Christmas decorations: these colors are on trend 

Which Christmas colors are on trend this year? The portal schoener-wohnen.de has found out and comes to the conclusion that the color blue in subtle or deep shades is particularly popular. For example, you can choose a tablecloth, napkins or candles in blue-grey or blue-brown tones. If you prefer something a little more daring, you can opt for a...

BfS: Knowledge about radioactive gas radon too low among the population 

The Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) draws attention to the harmful effects of the radioactive gas radon, which can occur in any building. In the study "Recording how the German population deals with radon as a basis for risk communication and strengthening protective behavior" with 3,000 respondents, the Bfs had previously found out that although radon is known, the knowledge...

Cupboards: Do not place directly against the wall 

The Initiative Pro Massivholz (IPM) has a funny way of pointing out the advantages of a closet made of solid wood: "The natural material wood is inherently antistatic and therefore does not attract dirt or dust, which means that choosing a solid wood closet plays into the hands of those who hate cleaning," explains Andreas Ruf, Managing Director of IPM. In addition, the...

Decoration: Elements with books 

The brigitte.de portal shows how interested parties can turn old books into decorative items. For example, a side table can be made from several books. This works by stacking the books, gluing them together and then staging them with spray paint. According to brigitte.de, disused books can also be used to make postcards. To do this, the pages are...

WEG: WiE criticizes BMJ plans 

The association Wohnen im Eigentum criticizes the plans to introduce an online-only owners' meeting by the Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJ) and has compiled eleven arguments against such a procedure. Among the arguments put forward by WiE are that older and educationally disadvantaged citizens could be excluded, that the possibility of exercising voting rights would be unnecessarily...

Light: Lighting tips for the garden and balcony 

The home24.de portal shows you how to create a cozy atmosphere on your balcony with lighting. When purchasing lighting, owners and tenants should make sure that it can withstand various weather conditions. Therefore, higher protection classes against dirt and moisture must be selected. According to the portal, lamps with protection class IP23 are suitable for use...

Guide: "Rental costs under control" 

A guide entitled "Mietkosten im Griff. Nebenkosten, Mieterhöhung, Wohnungsmängel" has now been published by the consumer advice center and the German Tenants' Association. On 192 pages, the guide sheds light on how to save money on various topics such as finding accommodation, rent and cosmetic repairs. For example, the following questions are answered in the guide...

Tourism: residents are being squeezed out of the housing market 

Residents without their own assets are being squeezed out of the housing market by tourists and for financial reasons. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from the Department of Human Geography at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) led by Professor Dr. Christian Steiner and Dr. Gerhard Rainer. Using the example of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, they have investigated the influence...

Analysis: Vacation properties vs. real estate in Germany's major cities 

A vacation property in Mallorca is a real bargain compared to a condominium in Munich. While prospective buyers can purchase a vacation property with a living space of 143.1 square meters for 400,000 euros in Mallorca, they can buy just 35.9 square meters for the same price in Munich. This is the result of an analysis by Immoscout24. Nevertheless, Mallorca is only...

Investments: Tips for interior design 

The portal "deavita.com" has summarized which furniture owners or tenants should dig deep into their pockets when it comes to interior design and which furniture they can save on. In the living room, owners or tenants should spend a little more money on sofas and opt for quality, according to author Charlie Meier. As a rule, high-quality sofas are not...

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