Stefan Koch

It's simply because romantasy works - the combination of fantasy worldbuilding and emotional depth appeals to a huge number of people. On one hand, readers love epic adventures with magic and complex…

For houses from the 70s, external insulation is pretty much always the better choice if it's possible. I know several people who've done it, and the savings are really significant - plus there are wa…

Take her to the vet - that's really the first thing you should do. Sudden inappropriate elimination is almost always a medical issue, not a behavioral or litter box problem. Urinary tract infections,…

The problem with that question is that "really secure" is something barely anyone can actually prove - in the end you have to rely on reviews from security experts and whether the company communicate…

It really depends on what you want to upload. For most content, MP4 with H.264 codec and AAC audio works best - YouTube likes that format and it's compatible everywhere. The resolution should be at l…

Your lawn is tougher than you might think - you probably won't need to completely restore it. Now with the rainy days and cooler temperatures in autumn, your lawn will naturally bounce back on its ow…

The best thing to do is test both colors on your wall over several days. Buy two small cans and paint a section of each - at least A4-size - in different spots in your living room. This matters becau…

Don't use flour that shows mold or pests - that's definitely a no-go. But otherwise: old flour is usually not a problem as long as the storage conditions were right. The expiration date on flour is r…

You won't get in without the admin credentials, sorry. You can't just go into the web interface and change the Wi-Fi password without logging in first. And no, you can't access it via Wi-Fi itself ei…

For normal DIY projects, honestly you don't really need a separate impact drill anymore. A good cordless drill with impact function covers almost everything - screwing, small holes in wood and drywal…

Are you currently not training at all, or are you already doing other sports? A punching bag at home is absolutely worth it if you want to train regularly. It's great for endurance, strength, and st…

The question isn't really that straightforward to answer, because the best solution depends less on which provider is cooler and more on what your overall setup looks like. If you only have Apple dev…

It's not legally binding, but practically speaking, you can barely get on a guided tour anymore without a beacon, shovel, and probe. I was out with friends a few years ago and we noticed that even sm…

For a Gründerzeit apartment, I'd really be skeptical about interior insulation, especially with massive external walls like yours. The problem isn't just mold, but that thick brick walls can't dry ou…

If you want to try it, you mainly need stable conditions - and those are tricky in winter. The others are right that it goes slower, but the bigger problem is really the combination of dry heating ai…

The musty-smelling soil is your main problem - it points to waterlogging and root rot, not primarily a fungus. Echeverias are succulents and really need very little water, but what's even more import…

I've noticed myself that you unconsciously act differently when you know it's being documented. You pick moments, filter, stage things - even if you don't want to do it consciously. The question isn'…

If you have hundreds of photos, it's worth checking out specialized online services like Pixum or Saal Digital - they sometimes have better options for larger quantities and can do custom formats too…

The problem isn't really with the hamster - Dwarf hamsters are nocturnal, that's totally normal for the species. The noise is more of a challenge for you, not for him. But there are definitely a few …

There are quite a lot of different forms, depending on how you divide them up. Classical dramatic theater with actors on stage is probably the most well-known, but alongside that there's also musical…