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Guides, checklists and tips from handymen
- Home emergenciesWhat to do in case of flooding, leaks, burst pipes or short circuits. First…
- Rent and depositWhat to fix before returning the apartment, how to get the full deposit back,…
- Apartment inspectionTaking over a new-build flat, inspecting a rental, and hidden defects that are easy…
- Bathroom and kitchenA dripping faucet or a clogged bathroom drain: what to check and how to…
- Windows, doors, walls and floorsAdjusting PVC windows for winter and summer, fixing a squeaky or sticking door, filling…
- Mold and moistureWhere damp and mold in a flat come from, how to clean mold off…
- DIY repairsHow to hang a shelf straight, put up a curtain rod or roller blind…
- When to call a handymanWhat you can fix yourself and when to call a handyman straight away. Electrics,…
- Tools and diagnosticsWhich tools are worth keeping at home, how to track down the cause of…
- ChecklistsChecklists for moving into a new flat, a spring and autumn home check, and…
Latest guides
- Windows, doors, walls and floors Wall crack or hole: how to fill it yourself A small hole from a rawlplug, a crack along the door frame, a hairline split near the ceiling: these appear in every…
- Windows, doors, walls and floors Squeaky or sticking doors: how to fix them without replacing A door that squeaks every time someone leaves the room at night is a special kind of annoying. The good news: in…
- Windows, doors, walls and floors How to adjust uPVC windows for winter and summer PVC windows have a built-in adjustment system that lets you fine-tune how firmly the sash presses against the frame: tighter in winter…
- Tools and diagnostics Wire and moisture detector: how to use it Two things you cannot see in a wall without a special device: electrical cables and pipes. A detector is one of those…
- Tools and diagnostics How to find the cause of a fault at home A fault at home is rarely what it looks like at first glance. A wet ceiling patch can be condensation rather than…
- Apartment inspection New-build flat handover: defect checklist The handover inspection is your one real chance to catch defects before signing the acceptance protocol. Once you sign, the developer is…
- Mold and moisture How to improve ventilation and prevent damp in your flat Ventilation is one of those things people only think about once something goes wrong: mold in the bathroom, condensation on the windows,…
- Mold and moisture How to remove mould from walls safely Mold on the wall is not just an aesthetic issue. Fungal spores affect air quality and can irritate the respiratory system, especially…
- Mold and moisture Mould and damp in a flat: where it comes from and what to do Dark spots in the corners, a musty smell, condensation on the windows: none of this is accidental. Mold and moisture always have…
- Checklists Pre-renovation checklist: what to check and plan before work starts Renovation without preparation is a recipe for blown budgets and delays. Most problems that surface halfway through the work could have been…
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