The heater is the most important thing during winter to stay warm. On the other hand, it’s also very important to know how we have to heat the house to save our money. The wrong way of heating the house may lead to high energy costs and also lead to damages to the house. Check the heater function Every heater is different and the time it takes to heat to the room is based on different facts. So it’s important…
The cold days have started in Germany. That means we need the heater at home to stay warm. The improper function of the heater may lead to high energy costs which you pay as Nebenkosten. In order to save money and also ensure the proper working of the heater, it’s important to vent the heater. It is a quite simple process that takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. Improper function You can easily identify the improper function by touching the…
The cold seasons have started in Germany. That means there are more possibilities to see the frost or icy roads. So it is better to use the winter tire. Month to change winter tire There are no months specifically defined as per law. But in general, it is advisable to adopt the “von O bis O” rule, which means winter tires could be used from October till Easter (generally April). 7 degree rule It is also advisable to use winter…
Water leakage One of the most common issues is water leakage from the pipes. Water leakage shouldn’t be a very disaster for your house but it could be a drop of leakage which spoils the floor or wall. It can mostly happen in the following places. So it is better to have an eye on those places occasionally. Washbasin inlet in the kitchen Washbasin outlet in the kitchen Washbasin inlet in the bathroom Washbasin outlet in the bathroom Washbasin inlet…
Even though there are several websites where you can find houses or rooms, searching for a house in Germany is still one of the challenging things for people who are living in Germany and also who are coming to Germany. I have recently changed house and I would like to share my experience in house hunting. Websites Below are the websites which I have used to find a house. Immoscout Immowelt eBay kleinanzeigen Immoscout I have used the Immoscout website…
Verpflichtungserklärung Verpflichtungserklärung in the German language is mentioned with several different words in English. Formal obligation Declaration of Commitment Sponsorship The formal obligation letter is the obligation letter to cover the living costs of your guest or sponsor. You can get this letter for different purposes. Visitor Study Language course Marriage Business trip, etc Where do we get the obligation letter? You can get the obligation letter from the foreign office (Ausländerbehörde). You can use this link to find your…
People who want to have a clean house may know how difficult it is to maintain it. Especially, when it comes to the lime deposit in the bathroom, washbasins, toilets, etc. It’s not so easy to avoid due to the hard water but there are some solutions. I have shared my experience which could also help you to save money. What is a limescale deposit? A limescale deposit is a chalky deposit due to the calcium carbonate in water. You…
Cold days are over and here comes the long-awaited summer with the sunshine. Summer without barbeque is not fulfilled. The barbeque is one of the best things which we can do, it will be even good to do with friends and families. You can get some important information regarding the grill, law, etc. Apart from that, you can also get to know about the public places to grill, etc. Barbeque Vegetarian barbeque Non-vegetarian barbeque Vegetarian barbeque Nowadays, there are different…
If an Indian is living in Germany and the passport is about to expire, then it is possible to renew your Indian passport in Germany. It is possible to renew the passport within one year of the expiration date. The process takes approximately 6 weeks to 3 months depending on the situation. So it is better to apply as earlier as possible. Process overview You can find the short overview of the passport renewal process below. Each process is explained…
It is good to submit the cover letter while sending your old passport for the passport renewal. You can use this cover letter with the recipient’s contact information so that it is not necessary to write the address on the main envelope. You can just copy and edit this sample invitation letter. Red font texts – To be changed Black font texts – Not necessary to change Kindly replace the red font once you have finished editing. Submit the document…