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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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    4. DIY Disasters

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      Latest: Punched a hole into bedroom using new drill - wife not been told yet lynchnigel, 25 Feb 2021 at 6:46 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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    7. Hobbies

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      Latest: Star Gazing for beginners JohnD, 2 Mar 2021 at 3:41 PM
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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: Galaxy flex 20 GalaxyGuy, 2 Mar 2021 at 3:34 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: Samsung WD80N645OOW Washer Dryer, Not Drying Clothes twixx, 2 Mar 2021 at 9:48 AM
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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: Mount TV on odd (to me) chimney breast. Lucid, 2 Mar 2021 at 4:36 PM
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    4. Building

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      Latest: Paint foaming problem. Why does paint foaming occur? JohnD, 2 Mar 2021 at 4:01 PM
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    7. Electrics UK

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics in the UK.
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      Latest: Removing a ceiling light pull Keeping wall switch Sismithin, 2 Mar 2021 at 5:03 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: Use bathroom fan cable for light fitting, (Ireland) EFLImpudence, 15 Feb 2021
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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: new kitchen floor while kitchen in use - BAU (Business as usual) Old Salt, 2 Mar 2021 at 5:23 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: integrating alarm GalaxyGuy, 2 Mar 2021 at 4:06 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: Old fountain now an eyesore HERTS P&D, 2 Mar 2021 at 2:12 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Dot and dab and noise, wonky wall oldbutnotdead, 1 Mar 2021 at 1:55 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: Venting into header tank Simmarian, 2 Mar 2021 at 5:22 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Rubber roof over Flashband AlwaysBestToAsk, 2 Mar 2021 at 4:51 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: Does my grout need sealing ross94, 2 Mar 2021 at 8:34 AM
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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: makita mitre saw table hard to rotate and press plate loose (Makita LS1018LN) Benjamin Kantor, 2 Mar 2021 at 2:45 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: UPVC door too short in frame causing draughts Daniel Barclay, 2 Mar 2021 at 5:08 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: Ercol table project ^woody^, 2 Mar 2021 at 3:37 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: Help identifying these accessories for workshop shelving foxhole, 2 Mar 2021 at 5:02 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Private car parking fine charitynjw, 1 Mar 2021 at 11:36 PM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Smith and allan, Westway or major brand oil? norseman, 2 Mar 2021 at 5:21 PM
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  4. Computers

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    2. Hardware

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      Latest: Tablet for kids sxturbo, 1 Mar 2021 at 3:51 PM
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