ᐅ Do-It-Yourself / Moving / Cleaning

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Bathroom: Selecting the appropriate drainage channel and cutting it into the tiled floor

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Hausbau42•10 May 2026 19:12

Answers: 7

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Hausbau42 • 12 May 2026 23:22

Radiator brackets mounted on XPS insulation boards

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Belenos•2 Apr 2026 16:12

Answers: 4

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Belenos • 11 May 2026 08:51

How to Keep an Overview of All Maintenance and Renovation Tasks for the House?

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CarstenB•24 Feb 2023 21:22

Answers: 61

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nortc • 2 Apr 2026 07:55

Design the ceiling so that electrical wiring and lighting fixtures can be easily modified.

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windbogge•28 Mar 2026 14:01

Answers: 1

11ant • 28 Mar 2026 14:45

Which type of brick or block is best for the exterior wall around the front door?

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comstar•21 Mar 2026 22:45

Answers: 3

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MachsSelbst • 27 Mar 2026 08:30

Looking for tips: Which handheld steam cleaner would you recommend?

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K2642•26 Feb 2026 15:02

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K2642 • 26 Feb 2026 15:02

Roof Insulation for Summer Heat Protection

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Michi2026•16 Feb 2026 16:31

Answers: 2

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ajokr2025 • 18 Feb 2026 11:56

Renovation of a Floor – New Door Installation and Wall Demolition

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hyperion•13 Feb 2026 20:20

Answers: 11

11ant • 14 Feb 2026 18:45

Wall opening for door with lintel

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hyperion•14 Feb 2026 10:06

Answers: 2

11ant • 14 Feb 2026 13:54

Home Renovation – Wallpaper: Yes or No?

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Newbi23•12 Oct 2025 21:01

Answers: 3

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Alfredlima • 2 Feb 2026 14:20

Removing a Wall in a Timber Frame House (Massa Haus)

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hausbauen101•11 Jan 2026 12:43

Answers: 2

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Alfredlima • 2 Feb 2026 14:13

DIY – Concrete-Effect Bathroom Vanity

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LostWolf•19 Aug 2023 12:44

Answers: 6

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Alfredlima • 2 Feb 2026 12:12

Calcium silicate block with cavity: Which fasteners are suitable for a balcony solar power system?

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Felix571•8 Jan 2026 10:53

Answers: 12

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Felix571 • 9 Jan 2026 17:59

Sealing Sleeve Pipes in Garages: How to Properly Install Conduit Pipes with Annular Space Sealing

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Mooritz•8 Jan 2026 23:10

Answers: 2

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Mooritz • 9 Jan 2026 16:02

Chimney/Flue: Repair the plaster and smooth it out with a skim coat.

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willi1978•4 Jan 2026 17:36

Answers: 4

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nordanney • 5 Jan 2026 11:25

Which acrylic does not yellow over time?

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--Lars--•27 Nov 2025 21:12

Answers: 2

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willi1978 • 4 Jan 2026 19:24

Integrating a fabric screen into an existing roller shutter box

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oddilon•30 Dec 2025 21:34

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oddilon • 30 Dec 2025 21:34

2K Injection Mortar Used for Other Purposes – Heat Generation?

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S-d1985•18 Dec 2025 10:05

Answers: 3

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wiltshire • 21 Dec 2025 15:47

Suspending a ceiling with precast concrete hollow core slabs

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fototeddy•13 Dec 2025 08:02

Answers: 1

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Nauer • 16 Dec 2025 15:49

Covering the ceiling in the attic/top floor

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Scorp781•8 Dec 2025 13:00

Answers: 3

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Nauer • 8 Dec 2025 17:40

Drywall furring wall squeaks

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nocotool•6 Dec 2025 16:58

Answers: 4

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nocotool • 8 Dec 2025 11:43

Reattaching Wall Tiles?

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uweuweuwe•5 Dec 2025 16:01

Answers: 5

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nordanney • 5 Dec 2025 19:12

Is it possible to relocate a wall cabinet on a drywall partition?

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bouhwen•5 Dec 2025 17:32

Answers: 2

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bouhwen • 5 Dec 2025 18:42

Exterior noise in the attic or loft space

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obod0002•4 Dec 2025 08:25

Answers: 8

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obod0002 • 5 Dec 2025 07:18

Fill gap next to stair nosing strip

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nocotool•11 Nov 2025 08:53

Answers: 9

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hanghaus2023 • 15 Nov 2025 09:00

Application of liquid waterproofing membrane

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Flitz86•12 Nov 2025 18:28

Answers: 1

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Singelküche • 12 Nov 2025 18:50

Lean-to Roof Design – Ridge Area

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summer82•11 Nov 2025 09:31

Answers: 1

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teddi86 • 11 Nov 2025 12:14

Leak at Conservatory Roof Connection

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frosch63•28 Oct 2025 19:22

Answers: 8

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frosch63 • 2 Nov 2025 15:56

Side wall on one side of the terrace (patio/deck)

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satya_p•24 Sep 2025 23:52

Answers: 2

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satya_p • 27 Sep 2025 13:25

Renovating a Children's Bedroom

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hans•11 Jun 2008 14:24

Answers: 11

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ypg • 30 Aug 2025 18:08

Bathroom renovation / plastering compound

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Copernicus•18 Aug 2025 22:59

Answers: 2

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hanghaus2023 • 19 Aug 2025 10:14

Drywall Construction – Which Profile for Which Application?

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Flitz86•11 May 2025 13:36

Answers: 0

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Flitz86 • 11 May 2025 13:36

Drywall Construction for Storage or Hobby Room – Tips

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Prager91•17 Dec 2024 09:24

Answers: 69

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nordanney • 10 Mar 2025 11:05

Sanding Walls Before Tiling? / Edge Profiles for Tiles?

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KarlDumser•24 Feb 2025 23:27

Answers: 1

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Grundaus • 6 Mar 2025 11:55

Sanded plastered wall (DIY or hire a professional)?

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timaios2000•18 Feb 2025 17:03

Answers: 8

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Peter_H_ • 20 Feb 2025 18:39

Missing sand-lime brick – tile substrate

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Tim1979•5 Feb 2025 08:12

Answers: 7

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Philfuel • 8 Feb 2025 19:58

Sealing Wall Penetrations of Decentralized Ventilation Systems Airtightly

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JJDTE123•7 Feb 2025 10:57

Answers: 2

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motorradsilke • 7 Feb 2025 22:10

Removing Asbestos from Roof Insulation

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Yasemin•2 Feb 2025 16:15

Answers: 5

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Arauki11 • 3 Feb 2025 10:57

How to best apply a film to a bathroom door?

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HilfeHilfe•27 Jan 2025 10:26

Answers: 5

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hanghaus2023 • 28 Jan 2025 12:33

Initial glass and window cleaning after the construction phase

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Bauherr am L•4 Dec 2020 21:14

Answers: 11

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nordanney • 28 Dec 2024 17:52

Looking for Suitable Flooring for Kitchen/Fireplace Area

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tf4skate•28 Nov 2024 14:08

Answers: 15

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ypg • 30 Nov 2024 09:44

Drywall: Crumbling Edges and Gaps – How to Repair Them Properly?

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3xit1887•27 Oct 2024 12:17

Answers: 3

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Jesse Custer • 28 Oct 2024 09:27

Room Divider in Living Areas – Experiences

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Prager91•22 Oct 2024 09:08

Answers: 44

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nordanney • 25 Oct 2024 09:36

External Entry and Exit Steps on ETICS, Experiences

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Sven2617•20 Oct 2024 17:16

Answers: 8

11ant • 22 Oct 2024 23:07

Construction Defects – Rainwater and Wastewater Being Discharged into the Ground

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papa1981•19 Oct 2024 10:57

Answers: 0

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papa1981 • 19 Oct 2024 10:57

Exchange Purchase – How to Best Manage the Transition?

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Wohntraum_24•16 Oct 2024 13:53

Answers: 2

11ant • 16 Oct 2024 18:24

Which drill bit should I use for drilling into the ceiling to hang a light fixture?

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Hafenguy•9 Sep 2024 14:01

Answers: 31

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Buchsbaum066 • 12 Sep 2024 21:04

Where is the roller shutter box located, and where am I allowed to drill?

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Hafenguy•10 Sep 2024 09:18

Answers: 4

11ant • 10 Sep 2024 13:31

Offering Assistance as a Construction Helper

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Newhack•26 Aug 2024 13:47

Answers: 8

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MachsSelbst • 28 Aug 2024 10:21

Water Damage Experiences After Building a House

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Stili_2024•20 Aug 2024 22:41

Answers: 3

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Schorsch_baut • 21 Aug 2024 08:13

Vertical wooden boards expand

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knock88•14 Aug 2024 17:12

Answers: 4

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knock88 • 15 Aug 2024 14:36

Attaching a Glass Top to an Old Wine Barrel

DirkAmBau•27 May 2024 10:02

Answers: 18

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ypg • 28 May 2024 22:41

Recommended Finish for Exterior Wood Cladding

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Inzell2001•15 May 2024 06:54

Answers: 3

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Buchsbaum066 • 20 May 2024 20:51

Various Caulking Scenarios for Baseboards and Windows

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BauWies24•28 Apr 2024 09:38

Answers: 0

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BauWies24 • 28 Apr 2024 09:38

Fill the gap for the sliding door

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denz.•15 Feb 2024 08:43

Answers: 6

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ypg • 2 Apr 2024 23:56

Applying Ytong exterior plaster yourself?

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Keishadow•10 Mar 2024 19:55

Answers: 5

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nordanney • 15 Mar 2024 09:27

Camera mount in the insulated exterior wall (corner)

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Manjoel•4 Mar 2024 13:42

Answers: 0

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Manjoel • 4 Mar 2024 13:42

Which drill bit should I use to drill into the window glazing bead?

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FrankChief•3 Mar 2024 17:40

Answers: 5

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xMisterDx • 4 Mar 2024 11:07

Cast-in-place exposed concrete entrance platform construction

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danielg40•27 Feb 2024 09:38

Answers: 24

Nida35a • 29 Feb 2024 20:07

Ramp for debris disposal – patio door

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Schroeder1612•28 Feb 2024 15:12

Answers: 8

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Schroeder1612 • 28 Feb 2024 17:53

Fireplace Opening Cladding / Grille

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Ramius89•22 Oct 2023 19:30

Answers: 2

Fabienne95 • 12 Feb 2024 15:46

Build over the old entrance stairs to enlarge the bathroom.

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Christoph VS•12 Feb 2024 11:40

Answers: 0

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Christoph VS • 12 Feb 2024 11:40

Protecting Your Model Train Room from Water Damage

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mikemc1•29 Jan 2024 15:57

Answers: 8

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jens.knoedel • 29 Jan 2024 20:21

Bituminous thick coating with shingles on top?

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TomXYZ79•29 Jan 2024 11:33

Answers: 0

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TomXYZ79 • 29 Jan 2024 11:33

Setting up a utility/storage shed on uneven ground

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kuefra_ber•3 Jan 2024 00:06

Answers: 5

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kuefra_ber • 28 Jan 2024 21:40

Intermediate rafter attic/storage space of a mid-terrace house without windows

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xerano88•7 Dec 2023 08:31

Answers: 0

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xerano88 • 7 Dec 2023 08:31

Mysterious Wall Coating Beneath Old Wallpaper

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DestructoGirl•2 Dec 2023 19:40

Answers: 3

11ant • 5 Dec 2023 14:14

Is the interior coating of the exhaust duct asbestos-containing?

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vinyl-66•26 Nov 2023 17:34

Answers: 11

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Allthewayup • 28 Nov 2023 22:56

Found any harmful substances in your home?

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Tomtom1984•9 Oct 2023 17:08

Answers: 1

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Allthewayup • 9 Oct 2023 18:20

Mailbox with front access, doorbell panel...

BauPaar•7 Oct 2023 00:10

Answers: 4

BauPaar • 9 Oct 2023 14:44

My bike shed is now getting a metal roof.

i_b_n_a_n•29 Aug 2023 19:24

Answers: 12

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Pinkiponk • 1 Oct 2023 11:42

Foundation for double T-beams (ceiling support) is uneven

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HaMuc47•18 Sep 2023 10:30

Answers: 3

11ant • 18 Sep 2023 15:40

Identifying Adhesives Containing Asbestos – Any Experiences?

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TheRok90•2 Sep 2023 13:14

Answers: 4

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Cronos86 • 3 Sep 2023 07:55

Attaching a House Number to a Wood Fiber Insulation Facade

blackm88•2 Nov 2017 20:56

Answers: 11

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Bad_Bremen • 26 Aug 2023 23:05

Solid spruce wood plank, oiled – poor result

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Holzapfel•25 Aug 2023 20:54

Answers: 0

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Holzapfel • 25 Aug 2023 20:54

Remove the lock from the bathroom door

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Uli_Ball•25 Jun 2023 22:54

Answers: 4

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jule1314 • 27 Jul 2023 18:51

Thick external electrical cable – what are space-saving ways to conceal or cover it?

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MaxMustaman92•24 Jul 2023 08:17

Answers: 5

Mahri23 • 24 Jul 2023 10:28

Roller shutter on floor-to-ceiling window is broken

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Anne1983•17 Jul 2023 19:23

Answers: 3

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hanghaus2023 • 18 Jul 2023 12:01

Dishwasher door broken off: Is it possible to screw it back on?

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MaxMustaman92•25 Jun 2023 20:13

Answers: 20

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xMisterDx • 28 Jun 2023 17:19

How do I connect a 1-inch internal thread to a 20x2 mm PE hose/pipe?

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frankmehlhop•22 Jun 2023 14:59

Answers: 5

rick2018 • 25 Jun 2023 20:54

Which type of water hose is suitable for use on an incline and through wooded areas?

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frankmehlhop•20 Jun 2023 23:13

Answers: 12

Tolentino • 22 Jun 2023 22:00

Opening a Fireplace During Renovation: How to Approach It?

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harkonsen•13 Jun 2023 21:54

Answers: 3

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hanghaus2023 • 14 Jun 2023 11:14

Removing the Doorbell - Ideas and Tips Welcome

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Micha78•13 Jun 2023 21:16

Answers: 1

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hanghaus2023 • 14 Jun 2023 09:39

TV wall mount on exterior double-layer masonry wall

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Malz1902•5 Jun 2023 08:50

Answers: 0

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Malz1902 • 5 Jun 2023 08:50

How to Secure a Cantilever Umbrella Base to a Patio?

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MatSchirm•29 May 2023 23:30

Answers: 4

rick2018 • 1 Jun 2023 15:15

Drilling into granite columns. What is the correct method?

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carp-chris•24 May 2023 09:39

Answers: 2

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halmi • 24 May 2023 10:33

ACO light well extensions – Which screws are recommended for installation?

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XxTankerxX•21 May 2023 16:54

Answers: 3

KingJulien • 22 May 2023 14:51

Pairing a 40 MHz remote control transmitter

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Shareef•21 May 2023 01:26

Answers: 0

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Shareef • 21 May 2023 01:26

Mounting a Shower Enclosure on an Exterior Wall in a Prefabricated House

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lordpower•15 May 2023 12:54

Answers: 1

KingJulien • 17 May 2023 10:34

Drilling a Hole Through an Exterior Wall (Air Conditioning) in Timber Frame Construction

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ashley•7 May 2023 19:30

Answers: 0

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ashley • 7 May 2023 19:30

Interior insulation using mineral wool and calcium silicate boards

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Mayooox•1 May 2023 13:35

Answers: 4

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Mayooox • 7 May 2023 13:28

Roof Connection of Patio Roof to Stone Wall

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arichter•4 May 2023 10:58

Answers: 1

Tolentino • 4 May 2023 15:24

Extensive Green Roof Installation for DIY – Does Anyone Have Experience?

Climbee•6 Jun 2021 16:29

Answers: 22

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Oktopus • 1 Apr 2023 08:06

Installing a suspended ceiling without using counter battens?

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neubau1309•28 Mar 2023 21:59

Answers: 4

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borderpuschl • 29 Mar 2023 10:28

Retouching a Concrete Wall Yourself – Exposed Concrete Finish DIY

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bowbow91•27 Mar 2023 00:43

Answers: 12

rick2018 • 28 Mar 2023 13:57

Remove old EPS exterior wall insulation

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paulch7•18 Mar 2023 19:20

Answers: 22

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paulch7 • 28 Mar 2023 11:48

Construction moisture, Suspended Ceilings, Risk of Mold?

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neubau1309•26 Mar 2023 17:25

Answers: 0

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neubau1309 • 26 Mar 2023 17:25

DIY Painting Work – Tips and Experiences?

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Taitv789•8 Mar 2023 11:21

Answers: 26

kati1337 • 20 Mar 2023 11:41

Installing a Ring Doorbell Wired/Temperature Sensor in Pavatex Insulation Boards

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DaniMartinez•18 Mar 2023 18:41

Answers: 1

Malle Zwabber • 19 Mar 2023 07:23

The concrete floor in the shed is uneven.

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Hausbau83•12 Mar 2023 20:39

Answers: 4

bauenmk2020 • 14 Mar 2023 14:24