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      Latest: Default font size Captain Nemesis, 25 May 2021
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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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      Latest: Up to 30% off on Bosch and Dremel with Amazon Prime Day DIYnotOffers, 14 Oct 2020
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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: Summer house floor lofthelp, 17 Jun 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    4. DIY Disasters

      Tell us about your DIY disasters.
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      Latest: Chimney Damage Monty_jon, 15 Jun 2021 at 5:00 PM
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    5. Combustion Chamber

      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: Supply Issues and Shortages In The Construction Industry sxturbo, 15 Jun 2021 at 10:31 AM
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    7. Hobbies

      A place to talk about your hobbies.
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      Latest: DIY Squirrel deterrer ellal, 17 Jun 2021 at 5:37 PM
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    8. General Discussion

      Tired after all that DIY? Discuss or debate topical issues here.
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      2. Jokes Archive

      Latest: Change one letter. Captain Nemesis, 17 Jun 2021 at 5:49 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 100+ Fault code on panel (+BATT FLT RIO100) Peterjames040668, 17 Jun 2021 at 2:29 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: Rangemaster 90 grill door locked gasbanni, 16 Jun 2021 at 12:29 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: LG OLED TV 2021 Lucid, 15 Jun 2021 at 11:59 PM
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    4. Building

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to all aspects of building.
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      Latest: How much does sub base compact? perky416, 17 Jun 2021 at 5:36 PM
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    5. Building Regulations and Planning Permission

      Queries and discussions related to building regulations, planning permission and planning applications.
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      Latest: Sewer invert level and foundations td2304, 17 Jun 2021 at 1:00 PM
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    6. Decorating and Painting

      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
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      Latest: Bubbling, Cracking & Stains In Kitchen Paintwork PattyAFC1903, 16 Jun 2021 at 9:09 PM
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    7. Electrics UK

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics in the UK.
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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: Kitchen oven and induction hob install Alez, 17 Jun 2021 at 4:05 PM
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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: Tie in of DPM sheet to plastered wall Licklieder, 17 Jun 2021 at 4:24 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Honeywell evohome sxturbo, 1 Jun 2021
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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: Planters Djangobanjo, 17 Jun 2021 at 5:46 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: External Window Reveals - best course of action? greyam100, 16 Jun 2021 at 10:12 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: Combi boiler flow rate transam, 17 Jun 2021 at 5:52 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: What is single ply on a flat roof? chorltonwheely, 16 Jun 2021 at 2:21 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: HELP! External Grout Muj, 17 Jun 2021 at 2:53 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: HONING GUIDES: JobAndKnock, 16 Jun 2021 at 5:57 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Need to remove patio door, help lofthelp, 17 Jun 2021 at 11:37 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: Fixing rafters. Hangers and birds mouths. Mr Chibs, 17 Jun 2021 at 10:36 AM
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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: How to remove a rounded hex grub screw? Krikeyman, 17 Jun 2021 at 1:51 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Diesels Captain Nemesis, 17 Jun 2021 at 1:16 AM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

      Questions, comments, queries about car repairs and maintenance.
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      Latest: DIY Aircon top up. norseman, 16 Jun 2021 at 8:06 PM
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  4. Computers

    1. Software

      Issues relating to computer software, e.g. program problems, windows difficulties etc.
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      Issues relating to hardware problems / difficulties.
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      Latest: Desktop PC required to run Blender. sxturbo, 9 Jun 2021
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