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Compare boiler maintenance plans from Feenstra, Breman, Kemkens, Eneco and Energiewacht in the Netherlands. Discover the annual costs, what is included and when a one-off service through Zoofy could suit you.

Storm damage to your roof? Find out what to do immediately when roof tiles are broken or blown off, when to call a roofer and what your insurance may cover.

Can you already feel the mood? Almost everyone has had a leak at some point. And that is (usually) not necessary at all: almost all leaks in the house are caused by overdue maintenance. It's all up to you 😉. In most cases then. Want to prevent, want to; when you detect a leak, you are often already too late. In 9 out of 10 cases, you only see the leak when it has already caused severe damage, resulting in high costs. You will see, for example, damp and mold spots on your floor, walls or ceiling. Sometimes the cause of the leak is not always clear when you find such a place in the house. It is a good idea to call in a plumber to find leaks. But, under her mother's; Preventing a leak is better than having one repaired: Save yourself a lot of money. After all, you can do better with that. Zoofy gives you 9 tips to prevent leakage in the house. So fixed.

Feeling cold drafts at home? Discover where cold air enters, how to stop drafts around windows and doors, and when you should call a professional.

Removed a tap, washing machine or sink and now have an unused water pipe? Find out why it needs to be properly sealed, what you can do yourself and when to call a plumber.

Give your IKEA kitchen a personal touch without replacing everything. Discover eight ways to upgrade your kitchen, from cabinet fronts and handles to countertops and lighting, and learn what you can do yourself.

Having trouble hanging or connecting a lamp? Discover the most common problems, what you can safely fix yourself, and when to call a handyman or electrician.

Is your radiator or heating system making ticking noises? Discover the causes, what you can fix yourself, and when to call a heating engineer.

Last Monday, the news came out that Rob Jetten, Minister of Climate and Energy, is releasing an additional 62 million euros for those who want to make their homes more sustainable. The so-called ISDE scheme will be expanded, with money available if you want to buy a heat pump or solar boiler, for example. This scheme also includes, for example, insulating your house, or a connection to the heat network.

Prevent all the misery of fire in your home with these fire safety tips. Every year, firefighters have to help thousands of households in distress. A fire can start in a matter of moments.

Condensation on the inside of your windows often points to too much moisture or insufficient ventilation. Learn how to identify the cause, what you can do yourself and when you need a professional.

Smelling sewage, a sewer smell or a bad drain smell in your home? Sometimes the cause is simple, such as a dry trap or a dirty shower drain. But the smell can also be caused by a blockage, poor sewer ventilation or a leaking pipe. Find out what you can safely check yourself and when you need a plumber.

Flickering lights are often caused by the bulb or dimmer, but sometimes by loose wiring. Learn how to tell the difference, what you can safely check yourself and when to call an electrician.

Found a damp patch on your wall? Its location and when it appears can already tell you a lot. Find out whether you are probably dealing with a leak, rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation, and what you can do now.

A damp patch that grows after rain is usually a roof leak. Learn how to recognise it, what you can safely check yourself and when to call a roofer.

What should you look for when choosing a home services platform instead of searching for a professional yourself through Google? Zoofy, Werkspot, Trustoo and Solvari can all help you find a professional, but they do not work in the same way. And you often only notice those differences once you are already well into the process.

That is why we explain as clearly as possible how the different home services platforms work, what sets them apart, and what their main advantages and disadvantages are. This way, you can decide for yourself which platform best suits your job and the way you prefer to arrange a professional.

The new toilet didn’t seem to fit. Returning it to Gamma had basically already been decided. Until the professional went back to his van one more time and two centimetres made all the difference.

A roof leak turned out to have not one, but two causes: three broken roof tiles and a blocked drain. The missing materials? They happened to be sitting next door.

Clean your gutters at least once a year, preferably at the end of autumn. If there are lots of trees around your home, twice a year is a better idea. Regular cleaning prevents leaves and debris from blocking the drainage and reduces the risk of overflowing gutters, damp and leaks.

As a customer, you have an agreement with the tradesman. He does certain work for you. And you pay him an amount for this. This applies to all work that someone carries out for you

Do you live in a home built before 1960 and wonder whether it still has lead pipes? Learn how to recognize them, how to check, and when replacement is necessary.