No glue at hand right now? Don't panic, raw egg white is a good substitute if you want to glue paper or thin cardboard together.

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A fresh basil plant in a pot can be placed both indoors and outdoors where you want to get rid of annoying insects. Wasps in particular do not like the odour of the basil plant and...

A freshly painted room looks great. However, the smell of paint on freshly painted walls lingers in the room for days. The odour can be completely eliminated within a few hours by...

You don't need harsh chemicals to get rusty knife blades clean again. There is actually a very simple method to make a rusted knife rust-free again: You need to...

Onions move us to tears and taste good in food. But apart from that, the onion can do much more in the household. Here's what you can do with an onion...

Onion juice is a very effective and natural remedy against insects and pests. You can use it to protect flowers and vegetables as well as your houseplants. Puree in a blender...

Many people are still unsure about the safety of mobile phones. Some suspect a connection between the electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobile phones and increased health risks. To ensure that all potential health risks are eliminated, there are just a few points to bear in mind so that you can make mobile phone calls without worry.

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Bananas are extremely healthy, as we know. They contain lots of potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, pectin and tryptophan. But bananas are not only healthy and tasty, they are also useful in the household....

Stray dogs and cats can become a nuisance when they soil our garden. But even our own pets often treat our home furnishings with little respect. They chew on the sofa cushions or tear up the curtains.

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