by Tasneem Hatimbhai | Health, Home Sweet Home, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
An Amsterdam Mama recently had unwanted furry house guests, to whom she wanted to show the door. Humanely. Is this even possible with mice? We live in what is considered a young neighbourhood of the city. The houses are newer, windows are double glazed, heating...
by Annick Noirfalisse | Health, Home Sweet Home, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
All these picturesque canals come with a price … rats! Amsterdam has more than its share of these smart but nasty critters. Here’s some info and resources to help you identify a problem and get help. I recently learned a creepy fact: if the tiles on...
by Audrey Coggins | Home Sweet Home, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Winter
Living space costs a lot in Amsterdam and having a large garden is a true rarity. But this doesn’t mean year round green space is impossible! As winter is approaching, Audrey Coggins looks at ways to keep the green in our lives, through the snow, sleet,...
by Lana Huf-Germain | Home Sweet Home, Legal, Life in Amsterdam, Money
You would think that for a city built on water, the first choice of transportation would be a boat. After all, there are 165 canals in Amsterdam covering a total distance of more than 50km! We cycle, drive cars, ride scooters, hail trams, and… oh yes, we...
by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal, Money
A lot of expats living in Amsterdam have paid a fee to an agent. According to Dutch law, in most cases this is not permitted. If you have paid a fee, rental expert Dafna Eccles tells you what you can do about it. If you rented an apartment in the past five...
by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal, Money
If you are looking to rent an apartment in the Netherlands, !Woon can help you avoid scams. There are many legitimate letting agents around, but, unfortunately, there are also quite a few unpleasant characters who especially target expat tenants. In general, it...