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Mach's einfach selbst!Just do it yourself
DIY guide for house, flat and garden,
explained step by step.

Painting a wall, changing a tap, laying laminate, building a raised bed: you can do a lot yourself. We show you what works, how it works and when it is better to call a professional.

Please note: the app and the e-book are currently available in German only. They explain DIY in Germany, including German rules for tenants.

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Where do you get stuck in?
Rented flatOwned flatHouseOld buildingWith gardenCellar & garageWorkshopBike
Why do it yourself?

A lot around the home is no rocket science

Doing it yourself saves money and waiting time, and you enjoy the result every day. For a new silicone joint, a dripping tap or a shelf on the wall you do not need to book a tradesperson. You need a good explanation and the right tools.

And where gas, the fuse box or asbestos are involved, we tell you clearly: that belongs in professional hands.

452guides and knowledge articles, from drilling a hole to insulation
19areas: bathroom, kitchen, walls, floors, garden, energy and more
10material calculators for paint, wallpaper, laminate, tiles and more
3traffic-light colours that tell you what you can take on
A young couple takes a break on the floor while painting walls
Walls and ceilingsPainting, wallpapering, filling: a smooth finish
Hands measure and mark a laminate board
FloorsLay laminate, vinyl and floorboards neatly
Hands plant lettuce seedlings in a garden bed
Garden and balconyFrom raised beds to a frost-proof outdoor tap
The DIY traffic light

With every guide you see
at once: Can I do this?

DIY does not mean doing everything yourself. The traffic light shows honestly what you can take on, what tenants should agree with their landlord first and where the limit is.

Drawing: a DIY man with a paint roller and a DIY woman with a cordless drill give each other a high five

Green: you can do it

With few tools and no experience. Explained step by step.

  • Hang a picture
  • Silicone joint
  • Paint a wall
  • Descale an aerator

Yellow: with practice and care

You can do it if you have some experience and the right tools. Tenants talk to the landlord first.

  • Change a tap
  • Lay laminate
  • Stud wall

Red: hands off!

Here you learn to recognise dangers and act correctly. The work itself belongs in professional hands.

  • Smell of gas
  • Fuse box
  • Asbestos

All information is general guidance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and the rules in your tenancy agreement. If in doubt, ask a professional.

Two tools that work together

Plan with the e‑book. Get going with the app.

In the evening, read at your own pace what lies ahead. On Saturday, check on your phone on the ladder which step comes next. Two tools with different strengths. Both are in German.

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E-book cover: Mach's einfach selbst!

The e-book: your reference at home

  • All guides and knowledge articles, with sketches and cartoons
  • The quick finder leads you from the problem (“tap is dripping”) to the right guide
  • Contents, index and full-text search across über 1.700 pages
  • Highlight and add your own notes in any PDF reader
  • The file stays on your device, even without internet
€24.90PDF, in German
Buy the e-book
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The app: your companion on the job

  • Search for what you plan to do: “silicone”, “mould”, “dripping”
  • Step-by-step guides with tools, materials, time, costs and typical mistakes
  • 10 material calculators and a tool checklist with price ranges
  • Projects, saved list and shopping list for your next trip to the DIY store
  • Runs in the browser on phone, tablet and computer, no installation
€11.90one-off, no subscription
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Plan at home, get going on siteRead in the evening how to grout tiles. Work on Saturday with your phone next to the bucket.
Each does what the other cannotCalculators, projects and shopping list are only in the app. Reading in one go, index and notes are in the e-book.
Both in one bundleApp and e-book together for €29.90.
Our recommendationE-book and app as a bundleFor the sofa and for the ladder.
€29.90
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How the app works

Clearly explained and step by step

Each guide is explained in the order you need it. No jargon, with sketches, as of October 2026. An experienced DIY man and a young DIY woman guide you through all topics with drawings.

01Guide, sketch, knowledgeGuides to follow along, workshop sketches to understand and articles on paints, wall plugs, plasters and glues.
02Tenant or ownerEach topic says what tenants should agree with the landlord first.
03Calculate, don't guessHow much paint, wallpaper, laminate or tile adhesive do you need? The calculators tell you.
04Emergencies firstBurst pipe, power cut, smell of gas: what to do at once and whom to call.
05Projects and shopping listPlan your project, tick off steps and take the shopping list to the DIY store.
06Your data stays with youNo account, no ads. Saved list and projects are stored only on your device.
Drawing: a DIY man stands proudly with a paint roller in the freshly painted room
Painting a ceiling without streaksWalls and ceilings
Drawing: the DIY woman is tangled in a strip of wallpaper while the cat watches
Wallpapering without getting tangledWalls and ceilings
Drawing: a DIY man holds a giant courgette in front of his raised bed
Building a wooden raised bedGarden
Drawing: the DIY woman has brought the family out of the house, a neighbour is on the phone
Smell of gas: what to doHands off!
Free, no sign-up

Take a first look

Some parts of the app are free for everyone. So you can see whether it helps you before you pay. You unlock full access later with your personal code.

Open the free partFull access for €11.90
  • Household emergenciesFind the main water valve, burst pipe, power cut, fuses, smell of gas.
  • Tool checklist50 tools with price ranges to tick off: what do you really need?
  • All material calculatorsPaint, wallpaper, laminate, tiles, plaster and more.
  • Guides to tryA few guides from every area, so you can see how the app works.
Explained in a minute

Short videos

An experienced DIY man and a young DIY woman regularly explain a topic from the app. Short, clear and easy to share. The videos are in German.

Coming soon on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Pinterest.

Renewing a silicone joint
Hanging a picture straight
Drilling holes for wall plugs
Smell of gas: what to do
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Is the content in English?

Not yet. The app, the e-book and the videos are in German. They explain DIY in Germany, including the rules for tenants. This English page helps you find your way around.

Do I need the app and the e-book?

Both cover the same topics but work differently. The e-book is your reference to read in one go, with a quick finder, index and your own notes. The app is for the job itself, with search, calculators, projects and a shopping list. Many people use both, so there is also a bundle.

I rent my flat. Am I allowed to do this?

Many things yes, some only with permission. Each topic has a note for tenants that says what to agree with the landlord first and what to keep in mind when you move out. This is not legal advice.

Do I have to install anything?

No. The app runs in the browser. On your phone you can add it to the home screen like a normal app.

Is it a subscription?

No. You pay once and get your personal access code. It gives you 24 months of access per device. After that it ends by itself, nothing renews.

Do the app and e-book replace a professional?

No. They explain, give guidance and show what you can safely do yourself. Work on gas and electrical installations, on load-bearing walls and with hazardous materials such as asbestos always belongs in professional hands.

What happens to my data?

The app does not need an account. Saved list, projects and shopping list are stored only on your device.