Let’s face it - your household appliances need to be taken care of regularly. When you think about it (and most of us probably try not to), they represent a pretty significant investment, which easily totals several thousand dollars or more when you think about all...
This weekend was the end of an era, so to speak. After being "That crazy couple with the old farmhouse outside Frankfurt and huge dog" for the last 6+ years, we have now become "That couple that moved to Berlin." Although we have enjoyed living in Berlin for the last...
If you're anything like me, the holidays are a great excuse to work on a few DIY projects around the house. Each season is an opportunity to add new colors, decorations, and themes to your kitchen, living room or even landscaping. With spring right around the corner...
I feel like I've written this post before. And in fact, when I looked back at the archives of NOH, I realized that I have talked about getting rid of stacks of books twice already -- and once put it on my To Do list right here on the blog. So apparently we have a book...
We thankfully don’t see many new bathroom remodeling tasks in our immediate future, but if you’ve been giving some thought you'll want to check out these tips below from today's guest poster. Menage Lourdes comes from an intergenerational family of interior designers....
Paper. It is by far one of the biggest burdens that we face in our homes when it comes to keeping things clean. Well that and the dust. Both just seem to reproduce and multiply like rabbits in the spring. You may remember my post from a few weeks ago about what you...
Yesterday, Evernote hosted a meetup here in Berlin at the co-working space Betahaus. There was a great turnout, with about 130 people attending. And considering that the legend of Evernote himself was slated to attend, it's really no wonder that it was such a success....
I have been an entrepreneur since 2000, starting my first business when I was still in college and very green to many ways of the world. I grew up with self-employed parents who mostly worked sales jobs on commission. I often wish I had picked up more of the skills my...
Did you know that your herb garden is not only useful for cooking and medicinal reasons? Herbs have many other uses and have long been used in making dyes. You can use them to dye your own fabrics, yarns, and more, as well as use it to make hair dyes. And of course,...
Selling your house is a stressful process. There are so many things that are out of your control. Luckily, how you stage your home is something that is completely controlled by you. Here are some tips to help you make sure that your home is staged well so that it has...
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