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Organisation
May 2, 2026 6 min read

Warranty in a drawer somewhere: how not to lose money on appliances

An average home has 8–12 appliances under active warranty or statutory guarantee. A repair without documents costs PLN 250–600. One folder with warranty cards is enough.

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Insurance
Apr 24, 2026 4 min read

Home insurance: what it covers and how to check yours

A home policy is more than a formality — but only when it actually fits. See what it really covers and when it will pay out.

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Renovation
Apr 23, 2026 6 min read

Boiler inspection: obligation, warranty and safety

Boiler service is a requirement under Article 62 of the Construction Law — not a recommendation. Neglecting it means higher bills, lost warranty and the risk of an insurer refusing to pay.

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Calm
Apr 15, 2026 7 min read

The art of a calm morning at home: a routine that takes chores off your mind

CDC recommends at least 7 hours of sleep for adults. A home with overdue dates and documents in a drawer can take more from the morning than the alarm clock. See how to change that.

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Renovation
Apr 14, 2026 10 min read

Thermal modernisation: how much it costs and how to get a grant

70% of Polish buildings predate 1993. Clean Air programme: up to PLN 135,000 in grants — see where to start and how not to lose home insulation funding.

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Organisation
Apr 5, 2026 7 min read

Bills everywhere: how to take control of your home documents

A home generates 70–100 documents a year: bills, receipts, confirmations. Most go missing when you need them. One coherent system changes that.

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Organisation
Apr 5, 2026 7 min read

Winter prep for the home: a walk-through before the heating season

GUNB requires yearly checks of installations and chimneys. A complete winter checklist: chimney inspection, boiler, gutters — with costs of PLN 150–1,500 and deadlines before the season.

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Finance
Apr 1, 2026 8 min read

A calm household budget: how to plan spending without stress

Statistics Poland reports housing and energy account for 18.8% of Polish family spending. Learn how to split home costs into monthly, seasonal, yearly and emergency rhythms.

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Insurance
Mar 27, 2026 7 min read

The policy that expired unnoticed: how to avoid the trap

A gap in motor third-party insurance risks a UFG control fee of up to PLN 9,332 and higher premiums. Learn how to manage policy deadlines and never miss an expiry.

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Finance
Mar 20, 2026 6 min read

Cutting home electricity bills: 5 ways to lower running costs

Statistics Poland reports homes consume over 20% of Polish energy. Five proven actions cut electricity bills without a renovation — combined potential savings up to PLN 1,750 a year.

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Finance
Mar 9, 2026 6 min read

The silent costs of your home you can't see

Leaks, inefficient devices and small oversights gradually push your bills up. See where the money slips away and how to take back control.

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Renovation
Feb 19, 2026 8 min read

Planning a bathroom renovation: budget, schedule, crew

A 5 m² bathroom renovation costs PLN 17,000–25,000 in 2026. Learn how to plan the budget, schedule and choose contractors while avoiding common mistakes.

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Renovation
Feb 10, 2026 5 min read

Summer home reset: what to do in one weekend

One well-planned weekend is enough to refresh your home and close out the backlog. See how to plan a summer reset without a full renovation.

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Technology
Feb 1, 2026 6 min read

Digitising daily life: OCR for home receipts

A receipt, an invoice and a payment confirmation shouldn't disappear in a drawer. See how to scan documents with your phone and build an archive that actually works.

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