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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: 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: Suspended Floor Joists James_LR, 25 Jan 2020 at 11:20 PM
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      Latest: well that was clever :) Jakesully, 24 Jan 2020 at 10:11 AM
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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: Basic digital camera exposure meter ericmark, 21 Jan 2020 at 3:39 AM
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    8. General Discussion

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      Latest: BBC license removal Bring it on Boris ! JohnD, 26 Jan 2020 at 2:06 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: Show IP address - Texecom Premier Elite SoundSystem, 25 Jan 2020 at 11:06 PM
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      Latest: Miele WT945 washer/dryer, 'rinses' light flash, no drum spin, EL140A.... Henry V111, 25 Jan 2020 at 6:52 PM
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      Latest: Universal remote control - recommendations? ericmark, 26 Jan 2020 at 1:20 AM
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      Latest: Can a soffit be made bigger freddiemercurystwin, 25 Jan 2020 at 11:27 PM
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      Latest: Planning permission for converting car port to garage ^woody^, 26 Jan 2020 at 12:32 AM
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      Latest: Can anyone identify these switches please JohnW2, 26 Jan 2020 at 12:50 AM
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      Latest: History of Electrical supply in France. winston1, 31 Dec 2019
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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      Latest: Carpet buying... endecotp, 26 Jan 2020 at 12:59 AM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Smart bulb with PIR rodders57, 24 Jan 2020 at 10:33 AM
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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: Mole - can't seem to trap the little sod ajstoneservices, 25 Jan 2020 at 10:52 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Overboarding ceiling, that isn't going well need advice 23vc, 25 Jan 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Loft insulation please oldbutnotdead, 25 Jan 2020 at 10:49 PM
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    15. Tiling

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      Latest: Membrane required or not? MD10, 25 Jan 2020 at 7:37 AM
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      Latest: Will Wire-cutter work to shorten a coil spring? opps, 24 Jan 2020 at 12:38 PM
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      Latest: To triple glaze or not? wgt52, 24 Jan 2020 at 9:23 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: Hardwood Skirting foxhole, 25 Jan 2020 at 8:23 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: Asbestos air testing? Newboy, 25 Jan 2020 at 8:40 PM
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  3. Cars

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      Latest: Who's Responsible? baldykev, 25 Jan 2020 at 3:02 PM
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      Latest: Mesh Wifi system. chalkywhite, 19 Jan 2020
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