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      Latest: Thank you HawkEye244, 25 Feb 2019
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    2. DIY News (incl. offers & discount codes)

      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: DIY Velux Install - Learnings and Mistakes shagster, 18 Apr 2019 at 11:54 PM
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    4. DIY Disasters

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      Latest: My old mixer... garyo, 13 Apr 2019 at 8:38 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: Possible legal implications of pressure washing block paving? Tigercubrider, 16 Apr 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    7. Hobbies

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      Latest: convert telescopic rod into a fishing whip mattylad, 15 Apr 2019 at 10:28 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: Enforcer settings backup sparkymarka, 19 Apr 2019 at 8:44 AM
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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: Hotpoint Tumble dryer recall ub7rm, 18 Apr 2019 at 8:51 PM
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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: Polaroid 3-50-LED-14 sound but no picture ianmcd, 19 Apr 2019 at 2:18 PM
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      Questions, comments and enquiries related to all aspects of building.
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      Latest: Destroyed lintel with a drill what now? ^woody^, 19 Apr 2019 at 5:55 PM
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      Queries and discussions related to building regulations, planning permission and planning applications.
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      Latest: Party wall/fence start date ^woody^, 19 Apr 2019 at 6:01 PM
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    6. Decorating and Painting

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      Latest: Artex or not? Huxley86, 19 Apr 2019 at 4:24 PM
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      Latest: 6-core ≥230V-'rated' flex? bernardgreen, 19 Apr 2019 at 5:40 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: 240 AC Volt USA Electric Motor. pete50, 7 Apr 2019
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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: Insulated plasterboard or not? foxhole, 19 Apr 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: TCP Smart 'bulbs' and smart sockets wwwebber, 17 Apr 2019 at 10:00 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: Suggestions appreciated rubble2, 19 Apr 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Fire line in new vaulted roof extension DIYer Damo, 19 Apr 2019 at 5:36 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: 9 litre concealed cistern. Where can I get one? dilalio, 19 Apr 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Edge of roof fell out datarebal, 19 Apr 2019 at 4:41 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: Preparing wooden floor for 600mm square tiles TicklyT, 13 Apr 2019 at 5:03 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: Nilfisk 140.3 pressure washer fix (likely similar for other makes and models) tobers, 19 Apr 2019 at 5:43 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Adjusting loose sliding door..possibly. crank39, 19 Apr 2019 at 10:01 AM
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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: Angled kitchen cabinet door query JohnD, 19 Apr 2019 at 5:38 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: Painting over linseed oil putty Bosswhite, 19 Apr 2019 at 5:44 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Best Car For Newly Qualified Driver Ian H, 12 Apr 2019
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: VCDS software advice please Andydevon, 19 Apr 2019 at 10:32 AM
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    1. Software

      Issues relating to computer software, e.g. program problems, windows difficulties etc.
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      Latest: resizing programme windows that are too tall for screen mattylad, 18 Apr 2019 at 11:35 PM
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    2. Hardware

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      Latest: Using a mouse with long wire Tigercubrider, 4 Apr 2019
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