Life & Living

The "Celestial Look" makes it possible to bring the heavens into your own four walls. The look is characterized by star charts, depictions of the night sky and astrological symbols. These elements can set subtle accents or serve as striking eye-catchers, and can be integrated into the living environment in a variety of ways, according to the "brigitte.de" portal. For the...

Solid wood furniture is known for its stability, durability and aesthetics. However, its lasting beauty depends heavily on proper surface care. Three conventional methods of surface care - varnish, oil and wax - each offer unique advantages. According to the Initiative Pro Massivholz (IPM), it is crucial that the method suits both the taste of the buyer and the...

People in need of care in Germany are increasingly under financial strain. This is the result of a study by the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds (vdek). The costs for new arrivals in care homes are rising particularly sharply. Their co-payment has risen by an average of 348 euros per month compared to 2022. Even for those who have been living in a care home for some time, the...

How can owners or tenants showcase their house or apartment with flower pots and plants? The livingathome.de portal provides some tips. For example, different flower pots can be covered with jute sacks to create a more uniform look. In addition, small indoor greenhouses, aquariums with plants or plants in jars hanging from the ceiling or hanging baskets...

In old age or with a physical impairment, a barrier-free home can become important so that residents can lead an independent life. This is according to an article on the n-tv.de portal. The bathroom in particular is the focus of adaptations, as personal hygiene is of central importance. Residents receive support for barrier-free conversion...

The growing number of dementia patients in Germany also requires special adaptations to architecture. Nele Tramp, an architecture graduate from the Institute of Design and Building Theory at the Technical University of Braunschweig, addressed this topic in her master's thesis "Dementia Village Hulsberg" and was awarded the Architects' Award for Hospital Construction and Healthcare...

Proper watering and the use of drought-resistant grass varieties are key to maintaining gardens in rising temperatures. The portal "schoener-wohnen.de" points this out. Garden owners do not have to put up with a yellow-brown lawn, but can maintain a green lawn even at temperatures above 30 degrees with suitable measures. Through high...

Transforming old furniture into new pieces of jewelry is a trend that is also good for the environment. According to the blog "Comfort Works", upcycling can involve giving furniture a fresh coat of paint, giving it a new upholstery or replacing certain parts. For those with a knack for craftsmanship, it can even mean taking old furniture completely apart and...

A sustainable garden is not a Herculean task. According to the "brigitte.de" portal, there are simple strategies that garden lovers can use to design their personal green oasis in an environmentally conscious way. One of these strategies is to use water consciously. Instead of wasting expensively purified tap water, the use of rainwater from a rain barrel can be a sustainable way of...

According to the "schoener-wohnen.de" portal, ground cover plants are an effective and natural solution against weeds in the garden. Ground cover plants are characterized by their dense, flat growth. Their growth enables them to push back weeds. In many cases, ground cover plants can be a preferable choice to conventional weed control methods, as they also protect the soil from...