Ventilation is particularly important in winter. It regulates the relative humidity, prevents humidity damage and makes you feel at home.
Tinsmiths perform all metal work on the roof and facade. From the repair of gutters to the installation of dormer windows or skylights.
Do you want to rent out your house or apartment on Airbnb? In our overview you will find everything you need to know and consider as a landlord.
Smaller and larger power guzzlers are hidden in every household. With our energy-saving tips, you can reduce your energy consumption.
Do you want to keep a cool head in the summer? We briefly present all devices and have researched how much it costs to install an air conditioner.
Every day in Switzerland, almost 100 houses or apartments are broken into. Find out the costs of an alarm system for your home.
How much does mold removal cost? Mold is bad for your health and your property. That is why you should react quickly.
Charging at home costs less than charging at fast charging stations. That's why it pays to install a wallbox if you own an electric car.
It does not always have to be parquet. Laminate flooring is an inexpensive alternative to wood. We have researched how much it costs to lay laminate.
Vinyl is warm, durable, easy to clean and inexpensive. That is why vinyl floors are an alternative for bathrooms or kitchen, but also in living rooms.
Are you moving with your cat or is a cat joining the family? We have compiled what you should know about outdoor cats and cat flaps.
Storms are becoming more and more frequent and cause major damage. Also in Switzerland. How can you protect your home from weather damage?
With ventilation you improve the indoor climate and living comfort. We present the two most important ventilation systems and their prices.
With good planning and a few tips and tricks, spring cleaning can be easy and fun. We show you how it's done.
Oil heating is a burden on the climate and, due to high oil prices and rising CO2 taxes, on the housing budget. Is it worth switching to a heat pump?
Recently, some suppliers have started paying more for surplus solar power than the feed-in remuneration. What does this mean for photovoltaic owners?
Winter can cause considerable damage to your home. With our tips, you will be ideally prepared for the first frosty night and the cold weather.
Overinsurance or underinsurance can be expensive. Because you pay too much premium or receive less money in the event of a claim. What can you do?
Is the carpet in the bedroom due for a makeover or does the parquet in the living room no longer match the furniture? It's time for a new floor.
Most burglars lever open a balcony door, a window or a patio door with simple tools. How can you secure your home?
Peace of mind: We explain which insurances you need for your house or flat and how to protect your family financially.
The summer months are good for repairing damage or a roof renovation. Have the roof checked by a roofer now.
With a rain- and wind-protected terrace, a romantic pergola or a (partially) glazed balcony, you can spend more time outside.
With new windows, you save a lot of energy and thus money in the long run. We tell you what you should look out for and how to apply for subsidies.
Condominium owners pay their costs and part of the common costs. What happens if there is no meter for the heating costs in the house?
Overall, a household might consume about a third of its energy needs in the kitchen. This conceals a lot of electricity-saving potential
When we heat, the air in many indoor spaces is too dry. This is detrimental to our health and well-being. What can you do about it?
No floor covering lasts forever. Carpet lasts on average 10 to 15 years, parquet 25 to 50. What should you look for when replacing a floor covering?
Do you want to renovate your kitchen or bathroom? Natural stone like granite, limestone or quartzite combines design with function and sets accents.
In July and August it often gets hot in the attic. Even if the roof is insulated. What can you do against late summer heat and thick air?
Is it worth having the dishwasher or washing machine repaired? We explain when a repair makes more sense than replacing the appliance.
Every 16 min there is a burglary in Switzerland. The more and the higher hurdles you put up, the more burglars will look for victims other than you.
When you buy an electrical appliance, one of the things you should compare is its energy efficiency. The new energy labels simplify the comparison.
Neighbour or neighbourhood law regulates, among other things, how residential property owners may use their property and how neighbours should treat e
Humans need the sun. But too much of it is harmful. That's why we present the most common sun protection solutions for indoors and outdoors.
If you want to knock down walls, replace worktops or change kitchen appliances, you should ask experts. What can you do yourself?
In a Smart Home, you can programme and control simple tasks such as lighting control or entire scenarios. What is possible and useful?
During the heating season, the indoor climate in many living spaces is too warm and, above all, too dry. This harms your health and wood parquet
Home office obligation in Switzerland: How do you set up your workplace at home so that you can work efficiently there?
Manuela and Andreas took part in the UBS key4 mortgages competition. Craftsmen from the Houzy network realised their dream home.
With the Chinese harmony theory Feng Shui you can get your life energy going. We show you how you can increase your well-being.
Most people want to grow old in their own home. Pay attention to this if you want to convert and furnish your home in a suitable way for the elderly.
Are you moving into a new house or flat or do you want to replace an old ceiling lamp? We'll show you how to install a lamp.
Oil and gas heating systems emit a lot of CO2. Nevertheless, 60 per cent of houses and flats in Switzerland are heated with fossil fuels.
Green plants humidify the air in winter, lower the room temperature in summer and filter pollutants and dust from the air all year round.
Every 15 minutes, burglars break into a flat or house in Switzerland. Protect your property during the holidays with our tips.
Condominium owners as members of a community must, as in any relationship, be tolerant and sometimes take a step back.
Our checklist helps to get things done around the house that we usually like to put off.
Due to daily use, the bathroom is exposed to constant stress. When taking a hot shower, the resulting humidity attacks the walls of the...
Windows are subject to heavy mechanical stress and are permanently exposed to environmental influences, which is why it is enormously important to pro
Is the water flowing more and more slowly through the tap in your kitchen? Or are there white limescale marks on the tap in the bathroom?
Is there a draught coming through your windows? Do you feel an unpleasant cold in your house? Then it's high time to replace the window seals...
On September 21, the SNB surprisingly refrained from raising its key interest rate. What does this mean for mortgage interest rates?
A heat pump protects our environment and your budget. It pays off in long term. No matter if you build a house or renovate your heating system.
You can harvest a lot in September and should slowly but surely prepare your garden for the cold season and the next spring.
Property prices have doubled since the turn of the millennium. Now price growth has slowed. Will property prices fall soon?
A heat pump to replace an old oil or gas heating system costs 30,000 to 50,000 Swiss francs. Where can you get subsidies for a new heating system?
Sooner or later, the first renovations will be due. If you plan the work cleverly, you can save a lot of money. We explain how.
Supply and demand determine the prices of houses and flats. A well-founded market value estimation is the basis for all price negotiations.
After 10 years you will have to calculate with the first renovation costs for your house. Plan the measures early and save money.
If you own a house that was built before the 1980s, a renovation may make sense. How much does a total renovation cost in Switzerland?
Sooner or later, condominium owners have to deal with expensive renovations. That is why it is worth having a renovation fund.
In hot August, the main thing is to provide all the plants with enough water. But there is more work to do in the garden and on the balcony.
Many dream of a house by the sea or a city apartment in a metropolis. We have researched how you can fulfill this dream.
The National Council and Council of States have been looking for a compromise since 2017. What is the current status and who benefits most?
The more solar power you consume, the faster your photovoltaic system pays for itself. With a storage system, you increase your self consumption.
Good craftsmen are hard to find. With our tips for the search you will find the best craftsmen* for your conversion or renovation project.
In July you can harvest or enjoy many things that you planted and sowed in spring. But there is also a lot of work in the garden.
Fancy a change? Redesign your garden. We explain the steps of garden design and present three gardens for inspiration.
The canton of Ticino has tightened the rules for private landlords of vacation homes/apartments with the Lex Airbnb. We have analyzed the situation.
On June 22, 2023, the SNB raised its key interest rate for the fifth time in twelve months. What does this mean for homeowners and real estate buyers?
When you convert the attic, you gain valuable living space. What do you have to pay special attention to - and what does an attic conversion cost?
Sooner or later, homeowners or co-owners who heat with oil will have to replace their oil heating. How much does a climate-neutral alternative cost?
June is high season in the garden. There is a lot to sow, plant, tend and harvest. Read in the garden calendar what gardening tasks are due now.
Switzerland is banning more and more light bulbs that contain mercury. Now is the time to switch to energy-efficient LED lamps.
A lot of heat is lost through old and/or leaky windows. Is it worth replacing older windows with triple-glazed insulation ones?
Birds are chirping, the first flowers are blooming, the scent of lilacs is in the air. Now you should prepare your garden or balcony for summer.
Buying a home is complex. We explain the buying process and present our smart tools that support and relieve you.
Is your garden too big to keep it in good shape yourself, or don't you have the time? We have compiled how much a gardener might cost.
Disputes between neighbors often arise at the property boundary. For example, because a neighbor plants his hedges too close to the neighbor's ridges.
Dreaming of a vacation home on the lake or in the mountains? We explain how you can get a mortgage despite the stricter guidelines for properties.
A new floor covering changes the character of rooms. How much does the material and the work cost - and why is it worth hiring professionals?
The birds are chirping, the spring sun is warming, everywhere it blossoms, greens and sprouts - high time to get your garden or balcony ready for spri
With a new balcony you increase your living space and improve your quality of life. We explain what you should pay attention to when adding a balcony.
House roofs last for about 50 years. But sometimes they need to be renovated sooner. We have researched the costs of a new roof for you.
Do you want to replace an old staircase or set strong accents with a new railing? We have researched how much that costs approximately.
With a terrace roof, a pergola, a garden pavilion or a sun awning you make more out of your garden. How much will it cost you?
The SNB has raised the key interest rate despite the financial crisis. What does that mean for mortgage rates? How will they develop by year's end?
Do you own an older home and want to improve energy efficiency with little effort? New windows have a savings potential of 5 to 10 percent.
Wood is a modern building material and improves the indoor climate. In our overview you will find the prices and costs of typical joinery work.
In March, nature slowly but surely awakens from hibernation. Now it is time to prepare the garden and balcony for the summer half-year.
You could still hang a ceiling lamp yourself, but all other work with electricity should be left to professionals. We have researched the costs.
Do you want to protect your car from theft and wind and weather? We have researched for you how much a new garage costs approximately.
Blinds (or awnings) last on average 10-15 years. We have researched for you what models are available and how much they cost.
The days are slowly getting longer, the desire for gardening increases. In February you can prepare your garden and plants for spring.
Most people think it's spring. That may be true, but it doesn't have to be. We explain which factors determine the right time to sell.
In January there is less to do in the garden. Use the time and prepare your garden or balcony already for the approaching spring.
Fees and taxes are incurred when buying and selling residential property. We have listed what you should expect as a buyer or seller.
In 2022, the SNB raised its key interest rate three times. This has consequences for mortgage rates. How will they develop until the end of 2023?
With a new bathroom, you will massively upgrade an older house or apartment, increase living comfort and increase the sales value.
The SNB's key interest rate hike has slightly curbed demand for residential property. Nevertheless, only a few experts expect prices to fall.
Pension funds play a crucial role for house purchase. Read here what you need to bear in mind when making an advance withdrawal of the required equity
Selling an apartment or a house is a lot to do. We have summarized the most important steps from valuation to land register entry.
With a winter garden you gain additional living space, enjoy the sun even in winter, although it is cold outside, and extend the summer.
In December, there is more work in the garden than you might think. We explain how to prepare your garden and plants for the winter.
Do you want to transform your kitchen into a kitchen-living room, have the facade plastered or have a walkway laid in the garden? Ask a mason.
New construction and major remodeling or renovation projects are a case for a master builder who will plan, coordinate and supervise all the work for
We plant a tree in Romania for every new user who checks their sustainability potential with the energy, heating or solar calculator.
Do you want to sell or give your house or apartment to a child during your lifetime? We explain what you need to pay attention to in order to avoid di
In November, it's high time to prepare your garden and plants for the coming winter season. We explain step by step how.
With its 2nd key interest rate hike this year, the SNB has ended the period of negative interest rates. How does this decision affect mortgage rates?
A solar power system is ecologically and economically worthwhile. We have summarised the 7 steps from the initial idea to installation for you.
AHV and BVG cover 60% of the last income. With a pension plan, you fill the gap and can retire early.
Do you want to protect your car from wind and weather and scratch windows less often in winter? A carport is a reasonable alternative to a garage.
With the first increase in key interest rates in 15 years, mortgage rates in Switzerland are also rising. What effects does this have for homeowner?
Summers are getting longer and hotter. That's why more and more homeowners dream of a swimming pool in the garden. How much does a pool cost roughly?
Building is generally prohibited in Switzerland. That's why you need a permit. Even for small building projects like a garden shed or a wall.
Tomatoes from your own garden taste better. Thanks to urban gardening, it doesn't take much: a little space, sun, the right plants and water.
With a little paint, you can completely transform your home for little effort. We have compiled the costs for common painting jobs for you.
The range is huge: a simple kitchen costs a few thousand francs in a Swedish furniture store, a luxury kitchen more than a Tesla Model S.
With Tesla entering the market, interest in solar tiles is increasing. What should you know before you have your house roof covered with solar tiles?
Old houses have charm, but also need a great renovation. The decision "renovation or new construction?" depends on rational and emotional factors.
Interest rates are still low, demand is still high. That's why prices continue to rise. Here's how you can still find a house or flat.
Selling a property is very challenging. We explain the selling process and present our online tools that facilitate the sale of a house.
The Confederation has up to 50,000 refugees from Ukraine. The asylum centres only have space for a few thousand. How can we help?
A beautiful garden is a joy. But not everyone enjoys work in the garden. A Smart Gardening System keeps your garden in good shape with little effort.
With our new checklist, you can plan individual energy measures or complete renovations step by step and think of everything that is important.
