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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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      Are you working on your own home improvement project? Share tips, ideas, and frustrations with others.
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      Latest: Joist hangers at wrong height catlad, 27 Nov 2021 at 11:58 AM
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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: Replacing an electric central heating boiler JukeBoxUK, 23 Nov 2021 at 11:02 PM
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    8. General Discussion

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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 Smart App - Remove App Jagradang, 27 Nov 2021 at 9:56 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: Tumble dryer alternative lock. opps, 28 Nov 2021 at 12:58 PM
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      Questions, discussions and problems regarding televisions, satellite systems, home cinema and any other audio visual related topic.
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      Latest: How to extend TV aerial booster DumbBlonde5, 28 Nov 2021 at 1:43 PM
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      Latest: Help needed please.... roof timber bending Dereekoo, 28 Nov 2021 at 2:12 PM
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      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
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      Latest: Strip paint from stone window surrounds Tigercubrider, 28 Nov 2021 at 1:39 PM
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      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics in the UK.
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      Latest: HELP, wiring up a double socket but got a problem tigerdawn, 28 Nov 2021 at 2:21 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: Can a generator with Schuko sockets be used in Ireland? Tigercubrider, 26 Nov 2021 at 11:29 PM
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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: Reinforcing Loft Beams Buckie1967, 28 Nov 2021 at 11:19 AM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: 24v myson ufh with nest thermostat Eric v, 23 Nov 2021 at 12:44 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: Garden vac reccomendations Keithmac, 28 Nov 2021 at 12:09 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Repair Plastering Cracks - Cheap and Easy method? Godwasaplasterer, 28 Nov 2021 at 9:08 AM
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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: Baxi combi bodgerbill, 28 Nov 2021 at 2:22 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Repairs to edge of roof noseall, 28 Nov 2021 at 2:05 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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    16. Tools and Materials

      Topics related to hand tools, power tools and DIY related materials in general.
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Velux Windows replacement flashing adaptors Mark 9002, 28 Nov 2021 at 12:50 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: Best Screws wgt52, 28 Nov 2021 at 1:16 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: Heating always on, thermostat doesn’t control boiler Ls97, 28 Nov 2021 at 2:00 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Peugeot Partner Teepee automatic clutch repair/replacement? conny, 27 Nov 2021 at 9:01 PM
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  4. Computers

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      Issues relating to computer software, e.g. program problems, windows difficulties etc.
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    2. Hardware

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      Latest: Brother HL-1110 printer. Hysteresis, 24 Nov 2021 at 10:03 AM
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