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Since several years, I use some white vinegar as replacement for fabric softener which contains chemicals and animal products. It’s cheaper too. No issues so far. I do the same in every third or fourth wash. It helps keep the whites whiter and prevents the build-up of limescale in the machine. The ...

After boiling food, like pasta, do you throw the hot water in the drain? Our plumber said it is good for the drain to pour very hot water down on occasion. Once in a while, I have to delime my coffee maker and my electric kettle. I use a mixture of vinegar and water to do so. I mostly use vinegar a...

Fraufruit wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2024 11:44 am
Our plumber said it is good for the drain to pour very hot water down on occasion.

I had the same a few months ago. The plumber advised me to pour hot water down to keep the pipes clear.

There are lots of ways to save money, some of which have already been outlined above. Another trick is to only buy fruit and vegetables that are in season, they will automatically be cheaper. I sometimes buy in bulk and cook enough so I can freeze portions. That way, I always have something healthy ...

I think the Eisheiligen thing is no longer a real marker what with climate change and all. They are Saints Days in the middle of May, associated with the last frost, but for example this year, I think that's what stung us 2 weekends ago, and this week planting out seems safe to do. You are right, t...

There used to be a Frankfurt or Rhein-Main page back in the day run by Moondancer, but that's long gone. I believe Frankfurt is too much of a transient city for people to get very involved in something like toytown. It's full of younger people now who come to work or study for a few years and then m...

The weather at the moment is the very reason I never plant anything outside until after the "Eisheiligen" It's from the 11th to 15th May, ending on the 15th with "Kalte Sophie". Before that, there is always a chance of snow or ice. This rule has served me will over the years.

Since I will be moving house in about a month, I haven´t really done much by way of gardening so far this year - mostly sticking to pots, which I can take with me. Today I plan to plant my first tomato seeds of the year, also with the plan to take them with me. what are you guys/gals up to? Hi Rob,...

Hi Rob,

Happy to see you found your way here.

There are some people on here from "the middle", maybe they just need a bit more time. If not, I'll be flying the flag alone

Not a lot, but I thought I'd start the ball rolling for the central regions