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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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    3. Your Projects

      Are you working on your own home improvement project? Share tips, ideas, and frustrations with others.
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      Latest: Insulated timber-framed Garden Room Joff-Turbo-Nova, 25 Sep 2017 at 10:49 AM
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      Latest: Fall through the ceiling diydazzler, 25 Sep 2017 at 6:35 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: Pickup StephenStephen, 14 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: Looking for cctv recommendations gasmanxxxr1, 25 Sep 2017 at 10:22 PM
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    2. Appliances

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      Latest: Hoover washing machine, grinding noise, found this? rezarf, 25 Sep 2017 at 7:33 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: Fibreoptic modem chuckalicious, 25 Sep 2017 at 10:21 PM
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    4. Building

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      Latest: Measuring Loft Allowance Cubic Volume Increase Nakajo, 25 Sep 2017 at 10:28 PM
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    6. Decorating and Painting

      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
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      Latest: Replaster or Use PolyCell all in one paint? andyhuk, 25 Sep 2017 at 8:48 PM
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      Latest: Wanting to change MR11 and transformers to standard UK mains voltage 240V & use dimmable LED bulbs. 333rocky333, 25 Sep 2017 at 11:16 PM
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    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

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      Latest: Mains switch in Consumer Unit is only Single Pole andyr123, 11 Sep 2017
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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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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: External IP CCTV camera suggestions Oddbod1, 25 Sep 2017 at 11:45 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: Temporary gravel drive CortinaV8, 25 Sep 2017 at 8:05 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Advice on 1 hour fire rated party wall hohingday, 25 Sep 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: Hot air gun for capillary joints? Dan Robinson, 26 Sep 2017 at 1:20 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Cut and drill tiles at ridge? 23vc, 25 Sep 2017 at 8:01 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: Wall preparation in new bathroom Adam182, 25 Sep 2017 at 11:39 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: Problem with chainsaw ignition circuit. sparer, 25 Sep 2017 at 9:56 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

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      Latest: Angle iron lintel Bowlzi, 25 Sep 2017 at 10:13 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: New Doors inc linings / Carpenter said widen the frames... JobAndKnock, 25 Sep 2017 at 8:44 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: Re Pointing House, Dust. Doggit, 25 Sep 2017 at 8:33 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

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      Latest: Thinking of going the PCP route Old&Bold, 25 Sep 2017 at 7:30 AM
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      Latest: 405 abs light JohnD, 25 Sep 2017 at 9:43 PM
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      Latest: WiFi booster setup. Iamchamps, 24 Sep 2017 at 6:40 PM
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