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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: Matt emulsion in bathroom - streaks Garyf73, 2 Dec 2020 at 4:17 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: Chips on New Kitchen installed Bodd, 29 Nov 2020 at 7:19 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: Pyronix Enforcer Remote keypad Shepton Phil, 3 Dec 2020 at 2:07 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: I like gas hobs, but... Harry Bloomfield, 3 Dec 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    3. Audio Visual

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      Latest: Cables to prepare for new TV and mounting Lucid, 3 Dec 2020 at 2:09 PM
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      Latest: Erecting Workshop (a shed) in Garden for Professional Use? ^woody^, 3 Dec 2020 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: Swiss Wiring mattylad, 1 Dec 2020 at 5:56 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: Strengthening loft for storage and light use. BetweenNightAndDawn, 3 Dec 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Automating CH/HW System with "Smart" capabilities corkyboy, 3 Dec 2020 at 10:09 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: Aco drain Ian H, 1 Dec 2020 at 1:28 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Help please.. plaster or render needed? markyyyyyy, 2 Dec 2020 at 8:12 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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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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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: how much roughly would a tiler charge bsr, 1 Dec 2020 at 8:53 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

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    18. Wood / Woodwork / Carpentry

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      Latest: Any pipes in this wall? Harry Bloomfield, 3 Dec 2020 at 2:36 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: Quickest and least disruptive method for insulating stud wall? Sard, 3 Dec 2020 at 12:16 PM
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  3. Cars

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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: 3 garages/ all different diagnosis. *Brake oil loss/leak. (Report Inc from last garage )Confused.. Rightboy91, 3 Dec 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    2. Hardware

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      Latest: My son wants to build a gaming computer sxturbo, 29 Nov 2020 at 10:15 PM
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