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      Latest: Notification conundrum. Help required. Slime, 7 Dec 2019 at 4:27 PM
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      News, articles and reviews related to the home, do it yourself. You can also find the occasional special offer or discount code to make your home improvements more economical.
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    3. Your Projects

      Are you working on your own home improvement project? Share tips, ideas, and frustrations with others.
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      Latest: New bathroom - early stages IT Minion, 9 Dec 2019 at 10:20 AM
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      Private discussion for registered (and retired) gas installers.

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      Talk for the trade to discuss trade related topics e.g. quotes, customer issues, etc. Do NOT place general queries here, please use the most appropriate forum below.
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      Latest: Dogs! Slime, 30 Nov 2019
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    8. General Discussion

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      Latest: Boris Johson tries not to look at 4 yr old forced to lie on pile of coats on floor in Leeds Hospital Ryler, 9 Dec 2019 at 10:46 PM
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    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: Pyronix PIR Sensitivity DIYSOS2018, 9 Dec 2019 at 9:46 PM
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      Latest: Is it worth repairing a fridge freezer? Motman, 9 Dec 2019 at 6:59 PM
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      Latest: Rs errors ross94, 7 Dec 2019 at 1:00 AM
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      Latest: Justification for steel beam on half brick wall Dave 123, 9 Dec 2019 at 10:35 PM
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      Latest: Electrical outlets with Wood Cladding OwainDIYer, 9 Dec 2019 at 9:06 PM
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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      Latest: Condensation in loft - wall extractor poss cause? Leofric, 9 Dec 2019 at 10:26 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Logic 30 Combi hive installation stem, 9 Dec 2019 at 7:47 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: Cobbled drive jetwashed. Now: re-'grout' (I think) but with what, how? autopoiesis, 9 Dec 2019 at 1:35 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Bonding/Multi Mix or Overboard? kevinsmbuk, 9 Dec 2019 at 3:05 PM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: URGENT please - how to join tap to pipe flameport, 9 Dec 2019 at 10:33 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Neighbour's new loft conversion has left me exposed! catlad, 9 Dec 2019 at 10:01 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: Hardie Backer Board installation gerryb, 3 Dec 2019 at 8:53 PM
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    16. Tools and Materials

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      Latest: Looking for a rubber clamp with an eyelet. Tigercubrider, 7 Dec 2019 at 12:25 PM
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      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Gap: internal Door frame and plasterboard wall Alex elephant, 9 Dec 2019 at 10:37 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: Kitchen worktop vinyl covering DIYspanner, 9 Dec 2019 at 10:38 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: Dampness in walls? Paulie86, 9 Dec 2019 at 9:13 PM
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