Franziska Braun

Check out your local cultural centers and arts associations - they often have lists of all the small venues in the area and also know insider tips that aren't really promoted online. It's also worth …

When was the last time you checked the oil level before the car came to you? For a used 2019 A4, the first question is really whether the previous owner topped it up regularly or if the level was jus…

Do you tend to drive fast or stick to the speed limits? The half-speedometer rule is still the practical standard - at 100 km/h that's 50 meters distance - and it matches the official recommendations…

Do you need to address the gap in your cover letter, or are you asking more about how to handle it in the interview? The answers so far are right that "health reasons" is enough - but I'd actually go…

Do you work a lot at the screen at night or more during the day? That matters because blue light filters mainly have an effect when you use them in the evening - they can help you fall asleep better …

What often gets overlooked: the lighting is at least as important as the material itself. Cheap fabric from the hardware store works, but only if you light it evenly and without glare - otherwise you…

Moisture-resistant paint only works if the wall is properly dry beforehand - and that's often where things fall apart. A lot of people just paint over damp walls, and then the paint peels off after a…

How did you store it - was it really kept dry and dark? Then you can use it without worry, even if the date is long past. The one thing the others didn't mention: if your flour smells off or tastes w…

The drainage system is really often the culprit, but try checking the back wall of your fridge - with NoFrost units, condensation tends to collect there, stagnates, and starts to smell. Pull the frid…

For me at home, it pays for itself after about half a year - you quickly save back the €300-400 initial cost if you'd normally spend €2.50 a day. Good beans cost around €5-8 per kilo at the supermark…

The Romans built their roads in several layers: at the bottom was a base of large stones, above that finer gravel and sand, and on top lay a smooth layer of stone slabs or smaller stones. The roads w…

In IT it's definitely standard and expected - put it in. What matters more is that your profile is current and professionally maintained, because a lot of recruiters check it out. In more traditional…

Try the jeans on no matter what - ordering baggy jeans online almost always goes wrong because the length and how they sit at the hips just vary so much. I once got three different models in the same…

Have you checked the Prime Video site itself or are you just looking at your account? The fifth season should be available there if it's already launched - Prime Video has the exclusive rights for Th…

Important to know: if your boss suspects you of misconduct and pushes you to let them check your phone, you can refuse and invoke your right to privacy. Only if a court orders it or there are actual …

If the problems started right after installation, it's definitely worth calling your electrician - have them check whether the meter was properly shielded and installed, because that's actually a com…

The other answers are pointing in the right direction, but the real problem usually sits somewhere else: Check the subwoofer's power cable itself - if it's run right next to or bundled together with …

My iPhone 15 easily gets me through a whole day with normal use if I'm not constantly scrolling. If you take a lot of photos or watch videos, you'll notice the battery draining faster - sometimes it'…

Not every dirndl works everywhere - the classic Bavarian versions just look out of place at an indie festival, while modern, slimmer cuts with trendy fabrics work anywhere. The actual trick: go for a…

The wheel really needs to be well-mounted - a lot of standard wheels are serious noise sources. A large wooden running wheel or a high-quality one with ball bearings is noticeably quieter. Even more …