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    2. Offers & Discount Codes

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    4. DIY Disasters

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      Private discussion for registered (and retired) gas installers.

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      Latest: Filling a hole in some plastic - need a perfect colour match, etc Rollerball, 1 Feb 2016 at 9:05 PM
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    8. General Discussion

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  2. How to...

    1. Alarms, CCTV & Telephones

      Questions, comments and problems about alarms, security alarms, fire alarms, CCTV or telephones, telephone wiring, telephone extensions etc.
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      Latest: Texecom premier engineer mode Budnzeus, 2 Feb 2016 at 9:17 PM
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    2. Appliances

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      Latest: Bosch WFF2000 not filling from hot valve Laserbill, 3 Feb 2016 at 7:39 AM
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    3. Audio Visual

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    4. Building

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      Latest: Water getting in around window. Fix? Mr. Clueless, 3 Feb 2016 at 6:57 AM
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    5. Building Regulations and Planning Permission

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      Latest: Planning Refusal, Council considers residential garden to be open countryside. PTS2, 3 Feb 2016 at 7:58 AM
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    7. Electrics UK

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      Latest: Paying Electrician - Installments George73, 3 Feb 2016 at 8:38 AM
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    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

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      Latest: RCD Tripping only on High Amp appliances PBC_1966, 22 Jan 2016
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

      All aspects of flooring and stairs discussed here except tiling. New stairs, laminate flooring, carpets, loft conversions, loft problems (i.e. inside roof space).
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      Latest: Loft hatch expansion. What can i \ cant i cut? Alex evans, 2 Feb 2016 at 11:31 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Man Cave Wifi rolyatescort, 29 Jan 2016 at 9:39 AM
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    11. In the Garden

      Discussion about the garden, garden projects, fences, sheds, patios, decking, DIY in the garden or plant related topics.
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      Latest: Patio build - anything to be aware of? (with pics!) whoschuffed, 2 Feb 2016 at 9:22 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Skimming mid 1930's shower room ceiling foxhole, 2 Feb 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: Lurking turd? Toilet help Gerrydelasel, 3 Feb 2016 at 8:54 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Water dripping down walls in front bedrooms Gareth James, 2 Feb 2016 at 11:19 PM
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    15. Tiling

      Questions, comments and problems about tiling, floor tiles, wall tiles, preparation for tiling and grouting etc.
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      Latest: Wobbly tiles in a "wet room" PrenticeBoyofDerry, 2 Feb 2016 at 5:49 PM
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    16. Tools and Materials

      Topics related to hand tools, power tools and DIY related materials in general.
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      Latest: What are those clips called... chappers, 2 Feb 2016 at 7:31 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

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      Latest: Where's the water coming from? (UPVC windows) ronniecabers, 3 Feb 2016 at 7:49 AM
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    18. Wood / Woodwork / Carpentry

      Wooden interior fittings, moldings, cutting, framing, and joining timber. Every aspect of wood, small projects to big projects.
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      Latest: Joing together 2 thick pieces timber chappers, 2 Feb 2016 at 7:44 PM
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    19. General DIY

      Only post here if your post does not fit into any other category above.
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      Latest: Draught proofing a chimney breast with loft insulation boards? foxhole, 3 Feb 2016 at 8:02 AM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Does this symbol on fuel cap mean car is petrol engine Burnerman, 2 Feb 2016 at 5:45 PM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Anyone have a Renault Scenic Automatic about 2002 ? Astra99, 2 Feb 2016 at 9:19 PM
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  4. Computers

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      Latest: Long term printer cartridge storage? TeaTotalTony, 3 Feb 2016 at 6:32 AM
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    2. Hardware

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      Latest: laptop choice worto03, 3 Feb 2016 at 8:42 AM
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