Solid wood furniture needs the right care to keep it looking good for a long time. The Initiative Pro Massivholz points this out. Depending on the furniture, either oil, varnish or wax can be used to protect the surface. If owners are not sure which surface protection is the right one, they should ask the manufacturer. Because, according to the Initiative Pro Massivholz, "the wrong...
How do people in Germany want to live in old age? Ipos GmbH investigated this question on behalf of "Apotheken Umschau". The focus was on the so-called baby boomers, i.e. respondents between the ages of 50 and 64. The result was that over half of those surveyed (53 percent) could imagine living in a multi-generational house in old age. Also...
Owners want more clarity and transparency with regard to their annual statements of accounts from homeowners' associations. This is the result of an online survey conducted by the association "Wohnen im Eigentum" (WiE). According to WiE, only half of those surveyed found the annual statements to be structured and laid out in an understandable and comprehensible way and only 42% found them to be...
The portal "ratgeberzentrale.de" describes what owners can consider when buying a multifunctional drinking water dispenser. First of all, they should decide which functions they need. In addition to multifunctional drinking water dispensers that can supply or carbonate the water uncooled, cooled and carbonated, some multifunctional drinking water dispensers also have other functions...
During a virtual tour, visitors will gain insights into the architecture of the Center for Virtual Engineering ZVE of the Fraunhofer IAO in Stuttgart at Nobelstraße 12. During the tour on Friday, October 21, 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon, they will learn more about the ergonomic and energy considerations on which the building is based, among other things. The tour will also shed light on how...
How can tenants improve their home? What measures can they carry out on their own? When do they need the landlord's consent? The portal "schoener-wohnen.de" looks into these questions. The most important thing to know first: As a rule, tenants are allowed to make superficial changes that can be reversed. However, if the building fabric of the apartment is...
The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Die Moderne Küche (AMK) points out kitchen appliances that combine function and appearance. For example, new branded fully automatic coffee machines not only score points with their appearance, but also offer fast and intuitive operation and prepare a wide range of coffee and milk specialties, optionally with a particularly energy-saving coffee maker.
The "freundin.de" portal reveals which colors are currently trending in kitchens. The colors white, green and dove grey are currently in. The colors pink, anthracite and baby blue are no longer in vogue. The portal also gives some reasons why this is the case. White, for example, looks timeless, green radiates freshness and dove gray, also known as taupe, looks very...
Anyone looking for a new sofa, wardrobe or table should take family members or friends with them when shopping in a furniture store if possible. The German Furniture Quality Association (DGM) from Fürth advises this. "Almost everyone has loyal advisors who give them security, are honest and accompany them in their everyday lives. They help you to make a good purchasing decision," says...
Hartmann Möbelwerke GmbH from Beelen has launched a furniture podcast that also deals with environmental protection issues. So far, the three episodes "Welcome to the Hartmanns", "Peace is our most important raw material" and "Happy Birthday - 111 years of Möbel Hartmann" are available on Spotify. Among other things, the first episode answers the question of why the...
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