With the beginning of the contemplative time, the apartments and houses are decorated with lights and candles. Burning candles spray Christmas romance in the living rooms. So that the Advent and Christmas season stays safe and is not disturbed by a visit to the fire brigade, you should absolutely observe some behavioral guidelines when handling candles and fairy lights.
There is no federal law on snow clearance, but the local statute applies. The eviction obligation can vary from community to community.
Carbon monoxide is invisible and odorless. It occurs during combustion processes, for example in the fireplace at home. A CO2 detector can save lives.
The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning (CO) increases with the heating season. Carbon monoxide is created in all combustion processes. Due to technical defects or natural influences, the gas can get into the indoor air in the building.
Summer is coming and with it the wonderfully cool linen fabrics. But how do you iron linen properly? You don't necessarily need a steam iron, although it makes the job a little easier.
Almost everything is harvested in the garden. The apple harvest is in full swing. Quinces still need some time to ripen.
What used to be "modern" and "hip" is now old and out. Dark wooden ceilings, old-fashioned wallpaper - a condition that can often be found in apartments and houses.
Renovation backlog due to cost reasons or the worry that the construction project will turn the home into a construction site for weeks. Stretch ceilings can be a welcome alternative here, because they can be installed not only on ceilings but also on walls within a very short time.
The rose is arguably the most sung flower in the world. Whether it was Nana Mouskouri's white roses from Athens, whether it should rain red roses for Hildegard Knef, or whether Bon Jovi wanted to put his lover in a bed of roses, the rose stands for passion and love, beauty and elegance, sensuality and desire also for peace and death.
Creative techniques in the painting trade have developed into a real alternative to classic wall design. A few years ago, these modern and elegant wall designs were rather marginal, but they have long since become a popular stylistic device.
The penchant for individuality is also becoming increasingly important when designing facade surfaces. So you can find - also in Friedrichsthal - houses with exterior paintings in the colors "piggy pink", "poison green" or orange. But there are regulations that limit the color options in Saarland - but also in all other federal states: the state building code.
If you want to give your house or garden an individual touch, a trellis arch is a good alternative. Because you can already guess what awaits you behind it ... or not.
There are countless types of plants for sunny spots, but the choice is not that big for shady spots. But even here you can plant beautiful arrangements in boxes and tubs with flowering plants, which conjure up rays of light in shady places ...
Around 30 people still die every month in Germany from fires - most of them from smoke inhalation. Even if the number has fallen drastically in recent years, it is important to draw attention to the topic of smoke detectors
Molds are a normal part of our environment and can be found everywhere. However, if mold forms in rooms, this can lead to health problems. But how can mold develop in houses?
They also have to ventilate their living spaces in winter. But unlike in summer, where you prefer to ventilate in the morning and evening, you should ventilate more often in winter.
If you heat with solid fuels, primarily wood, there is a risk that shiny soot will form in the fireplace. This can lead to chimney fires. Carbon black forms mainly from wood due to incomplete combustion.
Candles, fairy lights, fir tree. For us, these things are an integral part of Christmas. But unfortunately, these things also pose a great danger: that of a fire. So that your Advent decoration does not go up in flames, you should take a few things to heart.
Lavender, originally native to the Mediterranean, has now conquered the domestic gardens and is indispensable. Lavender has become one of the most popular garden plants. Often planted in conjunction with roses because it is believed that lavender would protect the roses from aphids.
The open-air season begins and with it the hustle and bustle in the garden and the flower boxes. You can already find summer plants in garden centers, hardware stores and supermarkets. These can also be planted in boxes and pots, but they still have to be protected at night so that they do not worry, but can develop splendidly. Here we give you some ...
A fine of 60 to 80 euros and a point in Flensburg risk drivers who are now driving with summer tires despite the winter road conditions. The ban also affects vehicle owners.
Autumn has progressed, the trees draw the nutrients from the leaves and this causes the leaves to change their color before they fall off. The big question now is, what do we do with the foliage?
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