ᐅ Do-It-Yourself / Moving / Cleaning

Take charge yourself: Learn how to successfully manage your move, cleaning, and DIY projects with ease—for a smooth and stress-free fresh start!

Moving soon? What to consider when hiring a moving company

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Maike•21 Feb 2010 00:18

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f-pNo • 16 May 2014 13:39

How can scratches in an enamel-coated bathtub be concealed?

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Load-bearing wall or not? Who knows?

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sparhawk•7 Jan 2014 18:23

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b.schlosser • 28 Feb 2014 17:26

Assessment of Wall Relocation

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filth•18 Feb 2014 15:56

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wadenkneifer • 18 Feb 2014 19:42

House not finished yet, move coming up – looking for advice!

Jaydee•23 Jan 2014 21:21

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schubert79 • 29 Jan 2014 18:58

Silicate Paint – Are Glass and Tiles at Risk?

kaho674•13 Oct 2013 19:52

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Nina93 • 14 Oct 2013 09:11

Remove the wall

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rpc•24 Jun 2013 22:04

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Deborah • 31 Jul 2013 14:50

Woodworm in the Roof Structure

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DuffCola•2 Jul 2013 12:19

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K.Brodbeck • 7 Jul 2013 19:39

Costs of Paving a Garden Path or Parking Space Yourself

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Nilorac•30 May 2013 12:16

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perlenmann • 15 Jun 2013 07:28

Pouring a concrete landing

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herbert321•26 Apr 2013 16:34

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herbert321 • 26 Apr 2013 16:34

Repainting the Exterior of a House Yourself

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ronnystritzke•24 Feb 2013 12:28

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ypg • 24 Feb 2013 14:39

Building a Platform for an Outdoor HVAC Unit Yourself

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Marcus B.•19 Dec 2012 09:48

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€uro • 20 Dec 2012 07:00

No parking signs / temporary parking restriction signs

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denden•5 Nov 2012 17:48

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cuhnie • 24 Nov 2012 10:34

Applying Plaster Yourself

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Sophia•19 Oct 2012 13:23

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karliseppel • 19 Oct 2012 21:29

White substance on the wallpaper – what could it be?

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Dachbewohner•1 Sep 2012 18:38

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Dachbewohner • 24 Sep 2012 12:45

Double-layer drywall partitions

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moonlightlady•20 Sep 2012 01:14

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jamguy • 24 Sep 2012 00:45

wall decals for teenage bedrooms

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hyperXXL•5 Oct 2010 13:17

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Nordlicht • 28 Jun 2012 22:16

Cleaning a sofa

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PeterT•9 Feb 2011 11:16

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MarkusS • 26 Jun 2012 13:21

Primer (Sealer)

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spale•21 Jun 2012 22:31

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Stefanlein • 22 Jun 2012 22:33

MEM waterproofing slurry

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spale•17 Jun 2012 11:08

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Stefanlein • 19 Jun 2012 14:12

Solid Insulation Foam Rod – Description and Source

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Max 2•2 Jun 2012 20:34

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Max 2 • 3 Jun 2012 17:49

Base platform for washing machine and dryer in the basement, DIY

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Wolverine•12 Apr 2012 08:42

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Neubau2013 • 16 Apr 2012 22:47

Building material suppliers in the area around Bergisch Gladbach

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BerndB•4 Apr 2012 20:49

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Bauexperte • 5 Apr 2012 10:26

Demolishing an Old House – What Happens to Electricity and Water?

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ronnystritzke•17 Mar 2012 07:25

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Bauexperte • 19 Mar 2012 20:54

New Construction – Which Electrical Work Am I Allowed to Do Myself as a Skilled Professional?

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ronnystritzke•17 Mar 2012 07:32

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ronnystritzke • 17 Mar 2012 20:21

Moving with Dailydeal?

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JennyS•22 Dec 2011 11:58

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Andrea1974 • 15 Mar 2012 08:38

Corrugated Metal Sheets – Asbestos?

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Schaeng•17 Mar 2010 18:23

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Mannus • 20 Feb 2012 22:06

Cracks in the plaster

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josi•14 Feb 2012 10:58

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josi • 15 Feb 2012 07:34

Are there moisture-resistant drywall panels suitable for wet rooms?

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SuCeTi•24 Jan 2012 15:56

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josi • 14 Feb 2012 10:18

Working with Fermacell boards

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ansgarm74•31 Mar 2011 21:04

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TomTom1 • 21 Oct 2011 07:41

What can a layperson do themselves?

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Exilhamburger•6 Jun 2011 21:48

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Lynx1984 • 15 Sep 2011 10:34

Building a Spiral Staircase Yourself

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MODERATOR • 24 Aug 2011 12:27

Precast concrete slab?

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lox_2•12 Feb 2011 11:07

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falah1969 • 18 Apr 2011 10:32

Installing a Door Frame

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DIY-Man•14 Mar 2011 15:59

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DIY-Man • 14 Mar 2011 15:59

Repainting wooden slat chairs: which primer or sealer should be used?

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Installing drywall on walls

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MaikS•11 Jun 2009 16:11

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KPS • 31 Dec 2010 08:16

Polymer joint sand from Semin

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everl71•27 Oct 2010 09:13

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everl71 • 18 Nov 2010 12:08

Remove weeds from the joint using polymer jointing sand.

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JOERG24•21 Sep 2009 13:07

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everl71 • 18 Nov 2010 10:36

Knauf self-leveling compound or a low-cost alternative

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annalena_24•29 Jun 2010 08:49

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annalena_24 • 29 Jun 2010 08:49

I want to pour a concrete exterior staircase to the basement.

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MODERATOR • 4 May 2010 16:10

How do I build the exterior stairs to the basement?

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MODERATOR • 23 Apr 2010 11:12

Additional wall added to the stairwell

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Cmajere•7 Oct 2009 18:43

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danareis • 17 Dec 2009 12:11

Installing a ventilation system yourself?

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silbersteine•18 Nov 2009 17:56

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parcus • 18 Nov 2009 20:03

Removing a wall – Should you chip it out or cut it with an angle grinder?

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Freeway•5 Nov 2009 19:01

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Frau Unger • 5 Nov 2009 20:36

Ceiling! How to Repair It Cost-Effectively

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torluell•20 Aug 2009 22:50

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alteis • 22 Aug 2009 07:03

Vapor retarder (also known as vapor barrier in some regions)

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Truk•8 Jun 2009 14:12

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JOERG24 • 9 Jun 2009 11:56

Alternatives to a Stone Border Around the House

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Else•21 May 2009 09:26

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Danton • 26 May 2009 09:27

Installing Laminate Flooring Correctly

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littlelady•24 May 2009 19:51

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JOERG24 • 25 May 2009 16:37

Stained or painted staircase?

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Hauserbe•17 Mar 2009 11:31

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Thommi • 17 Mar 2009 14:41

Can I still save my paint roller? Is there a solvent that can help?

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gery-1 • 7 Jan 2009 21:17

Old farmhouse, insulation damaged—how to repair it correctly?

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Birdhouse

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Dassins•1 Jan 2009 19:26

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Dassins • 2 Jan 2009 18:38

Increasing Ceiling Height – How Is It Done?

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fantasyhunter•14 Dec 2008 23:17

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Dassins • 21 Dec 2008 17:41

Concealing Wallpaper Edges

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hasenfuss•29 Nov 2008 23:53

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Maier GmbH • 10 Dec 2008 09:55

Entrusting Valuable Antique Cabinets to a Moving Company?

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chick•13 Dec 2007 22:50

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zimmerone • 28 Oct 2008 19:05

Cleaning walls stained with apple juice.

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makler01•23 Oct 2008 10:56

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zimmerone • 26 Oct 2008 18:29

Hanging a vintage car on the wall...

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kanuvari•30 Jun 2008 23:37

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tfmStudentin • 25 Oct 2008 16:29

How to attach back cushions to a bed?

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gatita•1 Sep 2008 16:35

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tfmStudentin • 25 Oct 2008 16:04

Designing a Teen Bedroom: Who Has Creative Ideas?

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gatita•29 Jul 2008 23:17

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tfmStudentin • 25 Oct 2008 15:54

Is a cork wall paintable?

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Mirakulix•9 Jun 2008 17:30

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zimmerone • 21 Oct 2008 12:29

Installing Body Jets in a Shower

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fuchs•9 Aug 2008 14:34

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makler01 • 18 Oct 2008 15:17

Reliable cleaning companies?

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steffi•5 Dec 2007 14:12

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rosanne • 22 Sep 2008 21:41

Plastering Assistance: Can I Deduct the Cost on My Taxes?

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Leeloo•15 Aug 2008 16:21

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rosanne • 22 Sep 2008 21:34

Historic Building Materials

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senor•5 Aug 2008 04:57

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oobravo • 22 Sep 2008 16:43

Are toxic building materials harmful to health?

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Tarzan•30 Aug 2008 17:50

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oobravo • 22 Sep 2008 16:14

Applying textured plaster in living areas as well?

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gatita•29 Jul 2008 23:20

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Janni1403 • 25 Aug 2008 15:48

Permanently installing a barbecue on the terrace?

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Janni1403•15 Jul 2008 20:28

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Janni1403 • 12 Aug 2008 15:46

Corrosion on Radiators – Is It Okay to Paint Over?

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Bauarbeiter•14 Jul 2008 19:49

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jamesbond • 9 Aug 2008 17:20

Can a layperson apply any type of wallpaper by themselves?

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Jack•29 Jul 2008 23:50

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Jack • 1 Aug 2008 22:57

Who is responsible for theft during a move?

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hamburger1978•17 Jun 2008 00:34

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fuchs • 29 Jul 2008 14:01

Installing marble tiles yourself

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leini•4 Jul 2008 16:32

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mantafan • 29 Jul 2008 12:25

Ideas for Designing a Rocker Bar?

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metallica•19 Jun 2008 15:38

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mondane • 18 Jul 2008 20:16

Installing a Flagpole for a National Football Team Flag

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Solis•9 Jun 2008 17:46

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Solis • 11 Jun 2008 23:14

Would you stain solid pine furniture?

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macker•2 Feb 2008 16:58

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minu • 3 Feb 2008 18:54

Proper Installation of an Exterior Door

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steve•2 Jan 2008 23:54

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Holzzauber • 2 Feb 2008 09:13

Glue applicator device – which manufacturers?

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Marco•23 Jan 2008 05:53

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chriesi • 24 Jan 2008 10:59

Self-installing a facade made of fired thin bricks (brick slips) yourself...

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Unregistriert•14 Jan 2008 20:37

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Unregistriert • 14 Jan 2008 20:39

How to Set the System Temperature Correctly?

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peter•15 Dec 2007 01:09

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peter • 15 Dec 2007 01:18

Plastering greasy clinker bricks on the chimney

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duke-skate•5 Dec 2007 09:40

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harald-porge • 9 Dec 2007 11:46

Damn, cracks in the slab/foundation.

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linus•4 Dec 2007 22:53

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fly_high • 6 Dec 2007 18:35

Was hiring a moving company a mistake?

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bernd•5 Dec 2007 13:50

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bernd • 5 Dec 2007 14:06

Building – Do-it-yourself or Professional?

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bibi•4 Dec 2007 14:08

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pupsi • 4 Dec 2007 15:31

Which moving company is reliable?

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gti_klaus•3 Dec 2007 23:59

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gti_klaus • 4 Dec 2007 00:10