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    we need information on shipping household goods FROM the DR.

    My wife and I have decided we need to ship some of our household items back to the states. We do not wish to ship everything back, just some 'precious' items....maybe only a half container. Does anyone know of some good ''trustworthy'' shippers and some moving companies to assist in...
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    Shotguns

    I have heard so many different stories about the legalities of guns in the DR. I have heard that if you have a pistol you need a permit and have to renew it every year. I have heard that if you have a shotgun, you either a. do not need a permit if you keep it at home,,(private ) or b. you...
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    robbed,,,surprise!!

    Since my large dog was asleep on the job last night as we were robbed......My wife and I have decided we need a small, alert, yippy dog.......We really do not like chihuahuas....therefore,,,,does anyone know of any miniature schnauzers for sale??? thanks
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    claro internet-hello stupid gringo

    I need advice please.... .I have been trying to get Claro internet for 5 months. 6 trips to Nagua. & 8 phone calls where they have told me,,,"it will only take one more week to get your internet service,,," ( the manana thing) so today I was told that they can not hook me up with internet...
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    lightning strike

    Does anyone know where the lightning hit in Cabrera this morning and how much damage it created?
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    Residency and regulation 631-11

    I was told that the path to residency now is going to cost an additional $100 (above and beyond the money already paid) because of "insurance warranty to pay the cost of repatriation in case of illness emergency". Can anyone tell me exactly what in the **** this is??? thanks
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    help i need directions

    help,,i need directions from Cabrera to the Ochoa Ferreteria in Santiago...I desperately need to get hardware... thanks
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    Regulator

    I realize this might sound like a stupid question, but i need an answer, please.... Do regulators make a grinding, vibrating,crunching noise when they are working? I had a regulator put in yesterday and the noise was so loud it woke me up last night!! thanks
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    Boxes

    i have an abundance of cardboard boxes. most of them are heavy duty and perfect for packing and shipping to wherever....if interested, please pm me asap since i am planning on burning them....i am in the cabrera area....
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    Help..I need a plumber

    Help please.....Does anyone know of a good plumber in the Cabrera area? I have a couple of tubes leaking on a solar hot water tank. Does anyone have any suggestions? thanks..
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    pool service

    I can only find one post for this question..from 2009. in the cabrera area.. can anyone recommend a good swimming pool service company...... either to BUILD a pool...or maintenance.... thank you
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    building without deslinde..

    I have re-posted this question in the hope of having Mr. Guzman reply to it.....or anyone else with some legal knowledge that could help me.....thanks Since I do not understand the "deslinde law", I was hoping someone could give me some advice. We are thinking about building a house on a...
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    building a house without deslinde

    Since I do not understand the "deslinde law", I was hoping someone could give me some advice. We are thinking about building a house on a parcel of land that has been sub-divided from a larger parcel. The owner said he is in the "process of obtaining the deslinde". Should we wait until he has...
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    car rental in samana area

    I am heading to the Samana area the first part of December. Is there a car rental place in Bahia Principe Cayacoa? Or should I venture into Samana and look for a rental? What should the cost be? Besides not renting from someone that does business from the back of a truck, what else should I...
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    water in Barahona

    Once more I need some help from the friendly people of this site...again and hopefully, thank you. I am traveling to the Barahona area this summer. First question....is the water safe to drink?? Second question....is it safe to rent a car and drive from Santo Domingo? and if not,,,are...
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    playa las canas-mirabon

    this fabulous website has helped me before. so here goes...... does anyone have any information on the villas of Mirabon? they are in playa las canas between Gaspar Hernandez and Sabaneta??? thank you very much
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    why live in cabrera

    Ok..everyone did absolutely great in answering some of my questions about where to live. Thank you very, very, much..NOW for the real test. WHY sould you live in the Cabrera area? Is it as safe/ safer than than say Sosua or La Samana area? Where do you go to buy groceries, furniture, house...
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    ultimate living question

    Ok. Everyone has been great in answering previous questions. Now I have the question that has been bothering me for years and now has to be answered. If I were to move to the DR, where is the best area as far as: electricity,water,SAFETY,proximity to an airport. I'm ready for all you people...
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    punta perla

    does anyone know anything about a new development in the Punta Cana area which is called Punta Perla???? It is suppose to be huge and on the tip of the island? Thanks again to everyone that is going to help with this. I really enjoy the information I receive from this website. Also does...
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    commissions

    ok I need help again....What is the going rate for a real estate salesperson in the Sosua area??? Also with a pool, what is the "average electric bill " in this area???Come on guys I need you all again....thanks