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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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      Latest: Hardware stores to remain open for essential items DIYnot News, 24 Mar 2020
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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: Boarding single skin wall in porch SFK, 9 Jul 2020 at 12:43 PM
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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: Patio nightmare, professional opinions please MCH87, 5 Jul 2020 at 1:37 PM
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      Latest: Time to retire my old hobby martin hill, 9 Jul 2020 at 10:09 AM
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      Latest: Scientific racism ....... Vinty, 9 Jul 2020 at 1:03 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: After adding a PIR to Pyronix Euro 064 - LCD keypad how do i add it to the system (Euro 46 v10) Bongo1, 9 Jul 2020 at 10:45 AM
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      Problems / questions / issues to do with household appliances e.g. washing machines, dishwashers (NOT boilers).
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      Latest: Bosch Exxcel 8 washing machine bearings compatibility. EightyTwo, 9 Jul 2020 at 12:59 PM
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    3. Audio Visual

      Questions, discussions and problems regarding televisions, satellite systems, home cinema and any other audio visual related topic.
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      Latest: Prevent TV reception, but retain radio reception Lucid, 4 Jul 2020 at 6:54 PM
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      Latest: Does this plan say whether the wall is load bearing? WoOt, 9 Jul 2020 at 1:09 PM
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      Latest: Neighbour replacing historic extension TrixC, 9 Jul 2020 at 1:09 PM
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      Latest: Painting galvanised steel - paint compatibility dogfonos, 9 Jul 2020 at 1:16 PM
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      Latest: Lighting circuits not on rings EFLImpudence, 9 Jul 2020 at 1:06 PM
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    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics outside of the UK from around the world.
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      Latest: Taking UK electricals to Canada? winston1, 9 Jul 2020 at 9:35 AM
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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: Condition of floor board JohnD, 9 Jul 2020 at 10:04 AM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: 2003 seceuro glide automated jj4091, 24 Jun 2020
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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: Choosing the correct porcelain paver size lonner, 9 Jul 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Float & set - which option? bennymultifinish, 8 Jul 2020 at 7:51 PM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to plumbing, central heating and hot water systems.
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      Latest: Belfast sink cutting worktop denso13, 9 Jul 2020 at 1:13 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Leaking Roof datarebal, 9 Jul 2020 at 6:52 AM
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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: Slate tiles bathroom sircerebus666, 8 Jul 2020 at 2:51 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: Bauker Kango keeps tripping out britishboy7, 8 Jul 2020 at 12:32 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Double glazed unit spacer bar freddiemercurystwin, 9 Jul 2020 at 10:18 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: Should I return this mitre saw? marmite, 9 Jul 2020 at 1:11 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: Putting up and joining curtain rails jj4091, 9 Jul 2020 at 1:11 PM
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  3. Cars

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      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Smart charging alternators. empip, 8 Jul 2020 at 8:16 AM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: C4 grand Picasso fuel pump relay baldykev, 9 Jul 2020 at 10:55 AM
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      Latest: Slow ADSL ( year 2009 ) beaten by pigeon post conny, 2 Jul 2020
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