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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: Insulated timber-framed Garden Room arkie, 20 Jul 2018 at 1:45 AM
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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: PLEASE HELP! Hairdryer holder made of coat hangers/steel wire durhamplumber, 18 Jul 2018 at 9:35 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: Yale vs Visonic AndreasY, 20 Jul 2018 at 7:29 AM
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      Problems / questions / issues to do with household appliances e.g. washing machines, dishwashers (NOT boilers).
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      Latest: Microwave keeps blowing internal fuse RichardMNZ, 20 Jul 2018 at 4:52 AM
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    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

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      Latest: Can I change a 13 amp plug for a 10 amp plug? FrodoOne, 10 Jul 2018
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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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    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: Whacky closeboard fence idea? roganty, 19 Jul 2018 at 11:23 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: HRM Wallstar 15/19 Air in Oil Feed Pipe muggles, 20 Jul 2018 at 7:40 AM
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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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    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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  3. Cars

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      For any general discussion about cars.
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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