Collections
Collections
Collections are reading routes for a specific situation. Basic articles explain the fundamentals and suit a first read; in-depth ones are for people who already run a household and want the details. Each collection is made up of pages from this reference, so you can work through it in an evening and put it into practice at home straight away.
You do not have to become a jack of all trades to keep your home safe. It is enough to know what to check yourself and when to call a professional.
Collections include only published articles from this reference. We do not include shop advertising, product or tradesperson rankings, prices or reviews. If an article on a topic is not ready yet, we do not put a placeholder in its place; we simply keep the collection shorter.
Your first flat
For people who have just moved in and want to find out quickly where the valves are, how to read bills and how to get organised.
- A five-step home walk-throughBasic
Electricity, water, kitchen, ventilation, first-aid kit — the quickest check of a new home.
- Bills and metersBasic
Who issues the bill, where to view charges and what meter verification is.
- Utility termsIn depth
Personal account, management company, utility supplier, GIS ZhKKh.
Before winter and before summer
Seasonal jobs: windows and seals, heating and ventilation, water and damp, a deep clean as the season changes.
- A step-by-step deep cleanBasic
Handy when the season changes: sort your things, wash the windows and air the home.
- Repairs: DIY or a professionalBasic
What you can prepare yourself and what — such as gas and wiring — must be left to professionals.
- Building servicesIn depth
Riser, radiator, stop valve, ventilation — so you understand what the tradesperson is talking about.
A home with children and pets
How to store household chemicals and medicines, make the kitchen and sockets safer and clean without unnecessary products.
- Household chemicals without riskBasic
Why products must never be mixed and how to store them out of reach of children and animals.
- Cleaning without excess chemicalsBasic
A step-by-step article: water and a cloth instead of strong products wherever possible.
- Cleaning termsIn depth
Cleaning, disinfection, product labelling — so you can read labels with understanding.
Related sections
Sources
- Fullhouse 24 reference articles
Information is accurate as of the preparation date. Housing and utility rules, the way meter readings are submitted and official service guidance change over time, so check current details in the original sources, on your own bill and with your service provider.