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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SIGG WMB ONE vs Shield ONE: Aluminium or Stainless Steel?
I use a SIGG WMB ONE Brave Eagle 0.6 L aluminium bottle and two Shield ONE 0.75 L stainless bottles. Here is the weight, the shared ONE lid, and which one I pack.
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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.
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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.
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.
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
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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
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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
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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.
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.