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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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    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: Help with texecom 64-w install b21playa, 28 Oct 2021 at 7:59 PM
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      Problems / questions / issues to do with household appliances e.g. washing machines, dishwashers (NOT boilers).
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      Latest: Electric Cooker installation Dangerous Dave 1981, 28 Oct 2021 at 10:37 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: Do I need trunking or cable clips? Taylortwocities, 28 Oct 2021 at 10:50 PM
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Nest and Google two homes with same name how do I cure? RandomGrinch, 26 Oct 2021 at 5:46 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: Waterlogged garden and path OddsBodkin, 28 Oct 2021 at 11:28 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Plaster type identification Godwasaplasterer, 28 Oct 2021 at 3:31 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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      Topics related to hand tools, power tools and DIY related materials in general.
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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: Snapped Bolt Thread in Cast Iron Housing JohnD, 28 Oct 2021 at 10:40 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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