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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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      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: Drones or quadcopters crank39, 26 Sep 2017
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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: Virgin Media Cable Extension mattylad, 22 Oct 2017 at 10:31 PM
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    2. Appliances

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      Latest: New Hotpoint SUTCD97B6GM Leaking from Condensor? chris batts, 22 Oct 2017 at 11:33 PM
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      Latest: Small damp patch corner of window chameleon001, 22 Oct 2017 at 9:59 PM
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      Latest: New extension, building regs process, what is included, wiring/plumbing? John D v2.0, 22 Oct 2017 at 5:06 PM
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      Latest: Paint not adhering, what is happening? Jadele, 22 Oct 2017 at 10:01 PM
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      Latest: Wiring a UK gang strip to an EU plug. winston1, 17 Oct 2017 at 8:52 PM
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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      Latest: Using HardieBacker Board Jadele, 22 Oct 2017 at 11:19 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: External IP CCTV camera suggestions ericmark, 21 Oct 2017 at 11:50 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: Slope of decking and foundation sid999, 22 Oct 2017 at 10:00 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Foil backed plasterboard and building control Jadele, 22 Oct 2017 at 11:10 PM
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      Latest: How many gas fires support conventional hard wired thermostats? Dan Robinson, 22 Oct 2017 at 11:47 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Double lap tiles on eaves datarebal, 22 Oct 2017 at 3:41 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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      Latest: Brick / Metro Tiling - Where to centre tile above curium, 22 Oct 2017 at 12:49 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: Should a screw always be longer than the plug? Doggit, 22 Oct 2017 at 10:29 PM
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      Latest: Glazing a window. scooby1, 22 Oct 2017 at 10:33 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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    19. General DIY

      Only post here if your post does not fit into any other category above.
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      Latest: Fill gap between brick wall and ceiling unionworkeruk, 22 Oct 2017 at 9:40 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Matiz / Spark Roof Rack Burnerman, 15 Oct 2017
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Car door will not open Jadele, 22 Oct 2017 at 8:08 PM
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