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      Are you working on your own home improvement project? Share tips, ideas, and frustrations with others.
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      Latest: Does treated timber stop rotting? zuber ali, 26 Oct 2021 at 1:36 AM
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      Latest: Toilet water connection leak lewib85, 25 Oct 2021 at 8:43 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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    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: data protection act and fines Sally2000, 25 Oct 2021 at 10:34 PM
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    2. Appliances

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      Latest: where to buy a door lock for washing machine itsnotplumb, 25 Oct 2021 at 7:09 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: Concrete Block raised bed - do i need a concrete footing zuber ali, 26 Oct 2021 at 12:54 AM
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      Latest: Painting on top of wallpaper backing paper Chivas69, 25 Oct 2021 at 2:32 PM
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      Latest: RCD tripping in Consumer Unit ericmark, 26 Oct 2021 at 2:28 AM
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      Latest: Two led lights in summerhouse from plug socket with fused spur Gary Marr, 25 Sep 2021
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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? ericmark, 25 Oct 2021 at 2:55 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: does pressure treated timber rot if covered in wet soil zuber ali, 26 Oct 2021 at 1:35 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Plaster absorbing Screed moisture tell80, 26 Oct 2021 at 1:58 AM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: Thermostat wiring advice: Honeywell 6360 to BHT-6000 eitherxor, 26 Oct 2021 at 2:54 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Fibreglass flat roof - refurb or replace? tell80, 26 Oct 2021 at 1:43 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: Sealing plasterboard to cement board in shower RandomGrinch, 25 Oct 2021 at 10:50 PM
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    16. Tools and Materials

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    17. Windows and Doors

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    18. Wood / Woodwork / Carpentry

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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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    1. General Cars

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      Latest: Are there delays in issuing an amended V5C? pcaouolte, 24 Oct 2021 at 5:05 PM
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