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      Latest: Discrepancy between being banned, and resigning. freddiemercurystwin, 16 Jun 2018 at 1:54 PM
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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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      Latest: Painting voted the nation’s favourite hobby DIYnot News, 12 Jul 2017
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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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    4. DIY Disasters

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      Latest: Screw through gas pipe blup, 20 Jun 2018 at 11:57 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: Writing out a quote for painting work HERTSDRAINAGE2010, 20 Jun 2018 at 9:51 PM
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    7. Hobbies

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      Latest: Does anyone play Minecraft? mattylad, 9 Jun 2018
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    8. General Discussion

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      Latest: House insurance, claim for external burst / leak. Ian H, 21 Jun 2018 at 3:01 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: Guardtec 300 panel screw scottylx, 21 Jun 2018 at 3:03 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: Hoover fridge freezer clicking JohnD, 21 Jun 2018 at 11:50 AM
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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: No picture on T.V. ericmark, 17 Jun 2018 at 9:57 PM
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    5. Building Regulations and Planning Permission

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      Latest: Extension - building regs inspections pilsbury, 21 Jun 2018 at 3:06 PM
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      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
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      Latest: Hardwearing Durable paint after damp proof course? opps, 21 Jun 2018 at 12:34 PM
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      Latest: Washing Machine/Dishwasher - Operating switch JohnW2, 21 Jun 2018 at 3:00 PM
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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: Spanish overload? Motman, 21 Jun 2018 at 1:21 PM
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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      Latest: Primer for engineered parquet Vaughan82, 21 Jun 2018 at 2:28 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Alexa - remote application mattice, 17 Jun 2018 at 11:36 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: Spare garden space behind garage.. ideas? wgt52, 21 Jun 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Plaster fell off from ceiliing! fivefive, 21 Jun 2018 at 2:44 PM
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      Questions, comments and enquiries related to plumbing, central heating and hot water systems.
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      Latest: Low gas pressure at boiler 15.5mb skyhawker, 21 Jun 2018 at 3:10 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Barge board - what wood? pilsbury, 21 Jun 2018 at 12:09 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: Shower Tiles and Panel Help be11aml, 20 Jun 2018 at 5:12 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: laser level not working mattylad, 21 Jun 2018 at 6:58 AM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Residence 9 windows - Fair price God, 21 Jun 2018 at 3:03 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: Lacquer hardwood worktop foxhole, 21 Jun 2018 at 3:09 PM
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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: Rust question - any ways to deal with it without painting? Bosswhite, 21 Jun 2018 at 2:44 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Fuel gage confusion cwhaley, 21 Jun 2018 at 9:52 AM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: AC - Ford Galaxy Motman, 21 Jun 2018 at 11:51 AM
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      Latest: Can't play cd's or rip in windows media player DIY67, 15 Jun 2018 at 3:08 PM
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    2. Hardware

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      Latest: TL-WR940N - Unable to change DHCP Settings Bonni, 11 Jun 2018
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