Things you can do around your home

This site is about things you can do around your home, for example, DIY projects, repairs, grilling, etc.

Practical DIY, home repairs, and smart home tech for first-time DIYers. Written by John, with videos on the Homeneer YouTube channel.

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October 27, 2026

UGREEN FineTrack Mini Duo 2 Review: €8 AirTag Alternative for Android

I bought a four-pack of UGREEN FineTrack Mini Duo 2 trackers for about €32 on Amazon Germany. They work with Google Find Hub or Apple Find My, and setup on my Pixel 9 was a single button press.

DIY

June 5, 2023

BMW Authorized Service Centers in Turku

A list of authorized BMW service centers by location, so you can choose a trusted workshop for your own BMW. Starting with the Turku area in Finland.

June 5, 2023

How to Compare Car Insurance Quotes

I just compared car insurance quotes for a BMW 5 Series 520d. It took 40 minutes and saved me 440€ a year. Here is how to do it with the insurers' own calculators in Finland.

October 27, 2022

How to reset BMW 5 Series (F10 / F11) Service Due reminder

Resetting the ‘Service due’ reminder on the BMW 5 Series is easy to do yourself and it doesn’t require any tools. The instructions here apply to the BMW 5 Series

Car RepairDIY

October 27, 2022

How to reset Ford Mondeo service oil reminder

Resetting the ‘Service Oil’ reminder on the Ford Mondeo is easy to do yourself and it doesn’t require any tools. The instructions here apply to the Ford Mondeo MK4 which

Car RepairDIY

December 11, 2021

Air source heat pumps vs Ground source heat pumps

I’m in the process of selecting a heat pump for my house and I did a lot of research into the topic. In this article, I will walk you through

DIY

July 21, 2021

Jet Ski Rental Price Comparison

Jet ski rental prices in southern Finland: a comparison of rental companies in Turku, Parainen, Nauvo and Tampere, per day and per hour.

July 18, 2021

E-Bike Rental Prices

E-bike rental prices in southern Finland start from 35€ for three hours. A comparison of rental shops in Turku, Loimaa, Teijo, Oripää and Tampere.

July 6, 2021

Is the Finnish Museum Card Worth It?

With the Museum Card (72€) you can visit more than 300 cultural sites in Finland for 12 months, including Heureka, Ateneum, Kiasma, Amos Rex, Turku Castle and Forum Marinum.