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      Latest: Notification conundrum. Help required. Slime, 13 Oct 2019 at 6:25 PM
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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: One in three Brits injure themselves doing DIY DIYnot News, 2 May 2019
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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: Floodlight and cctv pole lostinthelight, 12 Oct 2019 at 4:32 PM
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      Latest: Shelf hanging disaster martin hill, 13 Oct 2019 at 3:49 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: Hobbies martin hill, 7 Oct 2019
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    8. General Discussion

      Tired after all that DIY? Discuss or debate topical issues here.
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      Latest: Bojo's cunning plan... JobAndKnock, 14 Oct 2019 at 5:52 AM
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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: R8 installed in 2014. Maintenance? Gim74, 14 Oct 2019 at 7:01 AM
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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: Bosch Classixx Express Cycle problem after RCD Trip jj4091, 14 Oct 2019 at 6:27 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: New TV Dilemma Motman, 13 Oct 2019 at 4:59 PM
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    4. Building

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      Latest: Double up on raker for dormer? johnny2007, 13 Oct 2019 at 11:52 PM
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      Latest: Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan ^woody^, 13 Oct 2019 at 11:53 PM
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      Latest: Electrical Distribution Board - Who is Responsible? Motman, 14 Oct 2019 at 7:09 AM
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      Latest: Wiring up an electric gate opener in France FrodoOne, 11 Oct 2019 at 4:27 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: Options for laying over uneven flooring Tigercubrider, 13 Oct 2019 at 10:21 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Central heating facts and myths? ScottishGasMan, 13 Oct 2019 at 5:08 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: Turf keeps dying HenryGregory, 13 Oct 2019 at 10:37 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Plasterboard finish to wood adamr7747, 13 Oct 2019 at 9:38 PM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: New tank thermostat still giving scalding water Motman, 14 Oct 2019 at 7:02 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Chimney rebuild done last year: cement mortar issue? Jon La, 14 Oct 2019 at 12:55 AM
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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: Backer board over 25mm ply with 30mm tray Stupida, 13 Oct 2019 at 10:00 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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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Upvc door water channel not draining Jiffle, 13 Oct 2019 at 7:42 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: Box Bay window JobAndKnock, 14 Oct 2019 at 12:22 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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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Side view mirror extension?? yottie, 11 Oct 2019 at 5:08 PM
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      Latest: Bmw 116i E87 dashboard lights help ih, 13 Oct 2019 at 11:21 PM
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    2. Hardware

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      Latest: Basic machine for Web browsing yottie, 13 Oct 2019 at 1:00 PM
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