When converting the KBZ into a TBZ, I realised that I needed more trestles. A wobbly wooden folding stand costs just under EUR 10 at Toom. Two metal folding trestles, the better choice, cost just under 40 EUR. So one costs 20 EUR. Action beats that hands down.
Home and garden
Motorised garden tools: Changing the petrol filter
I wanted to use our Ikra brushcutter again after a two-year break. Well, no way! First of all it was time for troubleshooting! 🙁
Smart lock with RFID and biometric access tested
WeLock sent me the Touch41 smart door lock for a test. I installed it in our front door and can now tell you about it first-hand.
Wash the carpet yourself? Does that work?
The woollen carpet in the KBZ is dirty. A few months ago, I saw some videos on YouTube of a professional carpet cleaning company from the USA. Can’t you wash carpets yourself?
Drainage channel strainer quickly designed and printed out
We needed a filter for the drainage channel in front of the garage (from the 1960s). The old filter was completely rusted through and the drain was blocked.
Quickly remove traces of ivy
After cutting back or removing the ivy, do you have these grey stains and remnants of aerial roots on the plaster? These are traces of ivy. Or ivy stains. Call them what you like. But… how do I remove them? What can you read? Wire brushes, expensive miracle products or painting over are supposed to help against ivy stains. I’m sure that’s all true. But there is also a cheap trick for it! Really cheap! Really quick!
Fighting wild raspberries
Wild raspberries (or blackberries?) are spreading in our garden. They are not a useful plant, so we want to get rid of them.
Dishwasher cleaner for emergencies
Another cheap trick: What to do when you’ve run out of dishwasher tablets? Use washing-up liquid? Absolutely not!