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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: Plane a joist lostinthelight, 28 Oct 2020 at 8:27 AM
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      Latest: This can't be how it's done, surely? Muttley68, 27 Oct 2020 at 4:26 PM
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      Private discussion for registered (and retired) gas installers.

    6. Trade Talk

      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: Builder dispute - roofing and bonding gutter Fwad, 28 Oct 2020 at 7:05 AM
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      Latest: Time to retire my old hobby Rhothgar, 27 Oct 2020 at 10:36 AM
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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: Texecom Connect Room Edit Bassingbourn Boy, 27 Oct 2020 at 10:34 PM
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    2. Appliances

      Problems / questions / issues to do with household appliances e.g. washing machines, dishwashers (NOT boilers).
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      Latest: Engineer used glue to repair WM door lock mattylad, 28 Oct 2020 at 6:58 AM
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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: Freesat To Multiple Rooms With Octo LNB Sureitsoff?, 22 Oct 2020 at 7:44 PM
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      Latest: Extractor fan backdraft shutters fouling on flexible ducting SenileGit, 27 Oct 2020 at 10:18 PM
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    5. Building Regulations and Planning Permission

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      Latest: Conversion with planning due tomorrow! Help please! Nakajo, 28 Oct 2020 at 8:46 AM
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      Latest: Any experience with a Wagner airless sprayer? AdFromEssex, 28 Oct 2020 at 5:47 AM
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      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics in the UK.
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      Latest: teleswitch faulty jg321, 28 Oct 2020 at 9:06 AM
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      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics outside of the UK from around the world.
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      Latest: How to connect my electric cooker? JohnD, 28 Oct 2020 at 2:15 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: Self levelling compound - getting the exact right level dazlight, 27 Oct 2020 at 8:35 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Another moes query ericmark, 25 Oct 2020 at 11:55 PM
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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: How to remove broken post? conny, 27 Oct 2020 at 9:11 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Plasterboard/skim behind oven Fridge03, 27 Oct 2020 at 11:18 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: Installing hive from h27xl NJAY, 28 Oct 2020 at 9:14 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: cracked purlin structural failure Nige F, 28 Oct 2020 at 9:16 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: Tiling on plasterboard lostinthelight, 27 Oct 2020 at 9:01 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: Fixing scotia to bathroom tiles - which adhesive? bennymultifinish, 27 Oct 2020 at 9:07 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Henderson 880 Deluxe Garage Door openener. Main travel adjust? carl0s, 27 Oct 2020 at 10:47 PM
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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: Chipboard Floor JobAndKnock, 28 Oct 2020 at 6:56 AM
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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: Humidity controller for Vort Kappa kitchen ceiling extractor Phil83, 27 Oct 2020 at 5:14 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Horse power, why do we need so much? ericmark, 27 Oct 2020 at 10:00 PM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Battery life Munroist, 27 Oct 2020 at 8:33 PM
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  4. Computers

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      Latest: My son wants to build a gaming computer empip, 21 Oct 2020
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