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      Are you working on your own home improvement project? Share tips, ideas, and frustrations with others.
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      Latest: Soundproofing to Downstairs WC Blokky27, 11 May 2021 at 4:11 PM
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      Latest: Is it possible to make a frame with Architrave? Captain Nemesis, 8 May 2021 at 10:07 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: Alarm problem after power turn off Dougie212, 11 May 2021 at 8:16 PM
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      Problems / questions / issues to do with household appliances e.g. washing machines, dishwashers (NOT boilers).
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      Latest: Broken button and no light on Bush A126Q washing machine Ken 99, 11 May 2021 at 3:33 PM
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      Latest: Wall mounting for a monitor - vertical slide? Sureitsoff?, 11 May 2021 at 10:28 PM
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      Latest: Replacing arch for lintel in 1920's fireplace or not willinliv, 12 May 2021 at 12:07 AM
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      Latest: Bathroom downlights España mikell, 23 Apr 2021
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      Discussion about the garden, garden projects, fences, sheds, patios, decking, DIY in the garden or plant related topics.
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      Latest: Drywall screws for outdoors? MisterBoy, 11 May 2021 at 10:56 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: What would you expect to pay for plaster boarding garage redrabbit, 11 May 2021 at 9:54 PM
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      Latest: Leaking isolation valve in awkward area - best temporary repair? DIYNotIan, 12 May 2021 at 12:26 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

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    15. Tiling

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      Latest: What gap to allow between Aquapanel boards, for joint adhesive? Swwils, 11 May 2021 at 9:13 PM
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    16. Tools and Materials

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      Latest: Any product i can use to make glass in internal doors safer? Old Salt, 11 May 2021 at 10:37 PM
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    18. Wood / Woodwork / Carpentry

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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: Law on ownership - Slabs going to tip Big_Jon, 12 May 2021 at 12:35 AM
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  3. Cars

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