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    • The top floor
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    • The first floor
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    • The garden
  • Stories from the construction
    • irrigation
    • Photovoltaics
    • Pool and terrace
    • SmartHome
    • The planning
    • The demolition
    • The installation
    • Machinery
    • Restoration and working techniques
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  • Network wireless smoke detectors across several floors: How X-Sense Link+ protects your whole house!

    Various X-Sense smoke detector products, their packaging, mounting stickers, and a fire extinguisher are arranged on a wooden table with tools hanging on a pegboard in the background. www.commaik.de

    X-Sense wireless smoke detectors in the test: In my multi-storey old building with thick walls, it was clear that normal smoke alarms were not enough. I installed the X-Sense Link Plus system with wirelessly networked smoke detectors and CO detectors and put it through its paces. In this article, I show how smoke detectors with wireless technology perform in practice, how the setup works with and without an app and which variant is suitable for which application scenario. You’ll also find information on mandatory smoke alarms in Germany, the technology behind the devices and my detailed practical test with video.

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    Reolink Altas PT Ultra: The powerful 4K battery-powered surveillance camera in a test

    13. October 2024
    A man holds a roll of infrared heating foil. An arrow points to a thermal image revealing heat distribution on the floor. The words Infrarot Heizfolie are displayed above. www.commaik.de

    Efficient heating with infrared heating foil: installation, experience and tips for electric wall heating

    11. February 2025
    A fire barrel with flames rising from the top stands outdoors on dirt, with stacked firewood neatly arranged in the background. www.commaik.de

    Build your own smoke-free fire barrel: DIY instructions from a 200 L oil drum with secondary ventilation

    17. October 2025
  • Build your own pool terrace with stone slabs on a slope

    A modern backyard with a rectangular pool, surrounded by gray tiles. There’s a covered terrace with bar stools, a small palm tree, and a blue shed in the background. www.commaik.de

    Building a poolside terrace on a slope is a real challenge – especially when there is hardly any space for a classic substructure. In this article, I show you how I created a stable, long-lasting plateau using formwork stones, gravel, chippings and patio slabs. I document the entire construction process in detail, from excavation to setting the formwork stones and laying the slabs – including all tips on material selection, height adjustment and joint filling. Ideal for anyone who wants to upgrade their pool area in the garden both functionally and visually.

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    Automatic litter box test: Self-cleaning litter box without odor – Mova LR10

    12. December 2025
    A smart irrigation controller displaying “Hydrawise” is shown with an arrow pointing to a sprinkler watering a lush green lawn in the backyard. www.commaik.de

    Installing and programming the Hunter Hydrawise irrigation computer – step by step

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    Partially completed garden kitchen with unfinished wooden cabinets, a dark worktop, an open window, and power tools on the counter. Trees and buildings can be seen outside. www.commaik.de

    Build your own garden kitchen – worktop and jamb for the outdoor kitchen

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  • Dreame A1 Pro in test – Cordless robotic lawnmower without boundary wire & RTK

    The dreame a1 pro, a modern robotic lawn mower with a sleek grey design, operates on a grassy lawn, with a building and potted plants visible in the background. www.commaik.de

    The Dreame A1 Pro robotic lawnmower is a wireless robotic lawnmower without a boundary wire, RTK or external antennae – and I was able to test it extensively for several weeks. In this article, I will show you how the Dreame A1 robotic lawnmower with LiDAR navigation, app control and intelligent obstacle detection works, where its strengths lie and where there is still room for improvement. All the technical data, my everyday experiences and a detailed comparison with other robotic lawnmowers – now in the full test report.

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    ECOVACS GOAT A1600 RTK: The innovative robotic lawnmower without boundary wire in the test

    23. March 2025
    An automatic BAYROL pool control unit, along with piping, hoses, valves, and sensors, is mounted on an OSB wood wall; the system features a digital display and a state-of-the-art water analysis system. www.commaik.de

    Installing the BAYROL Automatic Cl-pH in the Pool and Retrofitting a Temperature Sensor: My Experience

    10. August 2026
    An almost empty swimming pool with some dirt on the bottom, a green hose, and a small pump. A staircase leads down to the pool, which is surrounded by light-colored tiles—factors that can affect chlorine usage when you’re preparing the pool for use. www.commaik.de

    High Chlorine Consumption in the Pool: Why 20 Liters of Chlorine Disappeared in Two Weeks

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  • 6 Hunter pop-up sprinklers for optimum lawn irrigation in the test

    A Hunter sprinkler sprays water across a sunlit green lawn, providing efficient lawn irrigation with trees and a building in the background on a bright, clear day. www.commaik.de

    Hunter pop-up sprinklers, geared sprinklers and MP Rotators compared in practice: In this article, I show you which sprinklers have proven themselves in my garden – from classic Hunter geared sprinklers such as the I-20 and PGP Ultra to the compact PGJ and pressure-regulated PRS40 housings with MP Rotator nozzles. I share my experiences from daily use, compare the models with each other and give tips on planning efficient lawn irrigation. If you want to optimize your garden irrigation, you will find lots of helpful information here – including direct recommendations and a clear comparison table.

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    Kroak TB2 diesel parking heater 8kW: Unboxing, test & possible applications

    22. January 2025
    An Ecovacs Goat robotic lawn mower with a black-and-white body stands in the sunlight on a green lawn; it has a red button and a front brush. www.commaik.de

    ECOVACS GOAT O1200 LiDAR PRO Review: Perfect Edge Mowing Without Any Touch-Ups?

    12. August 2026
    A rectangular outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water is surrounded by gray tiled paving and pool edge stones. There is a small palm tree, green grass, and hedges in the background. Some tiling work appears unfinished on one side. www.commaik.de

    Laying pool edging stones and building your own pool terrace for the perfect pool surround

    8. December 2024
  • Building a BPC and WPC terrace on a slope – My new pool terrace with recycled boards

    A backyard features a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a wooden deck, a small covered terrace with a bar, a palm tree, garden beds, a lawn, a greenhouse, and a white house with stone siding. www.commaik.de

    BPC decking, slope, pool construction and substructure – in this post I show how I built my new pool deck with recycled BPC boards, solid larch beams and aluminum profiles. The pool is located on a slope, which places special demands on stability, gradient and load-bearing capacity. I share my experiences with BPC and WPC, explain the differences in installation and show what really matters when it comes to a durable, resilient decking construction. If you want to build a patio yourself, you’ll find lots of practical tips and insights here.

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    Build your own garden kitchen – worktop and jamb for the outdoor kitchen

    20. May 2024
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    High Chlorine Consumption in the Pool: Why 20 Liters of Chlorine Disappeared in Two Weeks

    31. August 2026
    A robot mower glides across a well-manicured grassy lawn bordered by white gravel, with a patio area and outdoor chairs visible in the background. www.commaik.de

    Robot lawn mower without boundary wire in test: The best models in comparison

    26. February 2025
  • Install 8kW diesel parking heater safely in the workshop & garage

    A man stands next to a mounted parking heater system with large pipes, wires, and controls—perfect for any workshop. Large text above reads, Diesel Heizung für die Werkstatt (Diesel heater for the workshop). www.commaik.de

    In this article, I show you how I heat my workshop efficiently, permanently and reliably with an 8 kW diesel parking heater from KROAK. I planned and implemented the complete installation of the diesel parking heater step by step – from safe exhaust gas routing to fuel supply and hot air distribution. It’s not just about technology, but also about safety, consumption, control via app and the question of whether heating oil can be an alternative to diesel. If you are looking for a workshop heater that also works at low temperatures, you will find all the details here.

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    Bypass and anvil in comparison – find the perfect secateurs for your plants

    10. March 2025
    Various X-Sense smoke detector products, their packaging, mounting stickers, and a fire extinguisher are arranged on a wooden table with tools hanging on a pegboard in the background. www.commaik.de

    Network wireless smoke detectors across several floors: How X-Sense Link+ protects your whole house!

    21. July 2025
    A man holds a roll of infrared heating foil. An arrow points to a thermal image revealing heat distribution on the floor. The words Infrarot Heizfolie are displayed above. www.commaik.de

    Efficient heating with infrared heating foil: installation, experience and tips for electric wall heating

    11. February 2025
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In this construction diary, we share our experience in the renovation and modernization of our Art Nouveau villa and hope to give a few suggestions and tips to some of you.

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