Knowledge of the place you live in, be it a country, a city, or just a building, was always important. And now, it is becoming even more popular to learn the history of the house where you live. The reasons for this may be different. Some people are just inspired by all these horror films, and some want to learn something new during the restrictions of Covid 19. There are many potential sources to investigate, from neighbours and previous renters to city archives and old papers.