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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: 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: Looking for a safe loft access catch. bennymultifinish, 30 Nov 2020 at 1:37 PM
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      Latest: Painting & prepping older house! jacko555, 29 Nov 2020 at 10:40 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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      Latest: Chips on New Kitchen installed Bodd, 29 Nov 2020 at 7:19 PM
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      A place to talk about your hobbies.
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      Latest: Dogs! Alison556, 25 Nov 2020 at 11:46 PM
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      Latest: the National Health Scandal rolls on bennymultifinish, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:28 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: Are magnetic door contacts problematic? footprints, 30 Nov 2020 at 10:07 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: Bosch Fridge KSR38X51 - Intermittent light - now dead mudd786, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:02 PM
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      Latest: Best LNB for 8 Feeds To House - Hybrid Options Sureitsoff?, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:12 PM
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      Latest: Space Above Gas Hobs mrrusty, 30 Nov 2020 at 12:12 PM
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      Latest: Paint touch-up - avoiding shade difference DeusXM, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:14 PM
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      Latest: Fire Rated Or Not? EFLImpudence, 30 Nov 2020 at 1:47 PM
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    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

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      Latest: Elegant solution to supply overload problem, Electric boiler. MeldrewsMate, 27 Nov 2020 at 8:42 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: Cleaning Glued LVT Stuart Frost, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:29 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Automating CH/HW System with "Smart" capabilities ericmark, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:02 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: Remove mortar stains Indian sandstone Anthony B, 29 Nov 2020 at 6:39 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: How should I go about plastering brickwork on an Edwardian house? - Thanks teaboyjim, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:28 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: Noisy lockshield valves after balancing D_Hailsham, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Bonding gutter issue? Shane-tj, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:00 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: Cleaning porcelain tiles without killing new turf ReX83, 29 Nov 2020 at 2:41 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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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: I've got 3 UPVC windows that need to be installed - would it be best to ask a carpenter to do this? teaboyjim, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:26 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: Kitchen end panel query Gossamer, 30 Nov 2020 at 1:41 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: Good mask for fumes endecotp, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:08 PM
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  3. Cars

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      Latest: VW Golf ABS+TC and Start/Stop MFI warnings Mottie, 30 Nov 2020 at 2:27 PM
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  4. Computers

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      Latest: My son wants to build a gaming computer sxturbo, 29 Nov 2020 at 10:15 PM
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