1. Visiting from the US? Why not try DIYnot.US instead? Click here to continue to DIYnot.US.
    Dismiss Notice

  1. General

    1. Forum Information

      Information and notices about the forums and DIYnot.com in general. This is where you can ask your questions regarding the site, forum, wiki etc.
      Discussions:
      963
      Messages:
      7,553
      Latest: Must I be Gas Safe registered in my own right to access that part of the forum? MMarve, 20 Aug 2018
      RSS

    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.
      Discussions:
      151
      Messages:
      153
      Latest: Painting voted the nation’s favourite hobby DIYnot News, 12 Jul 2017
      RSS

    3. Your Projects

      Are you working on your own home improvement project? Share tips, ideas, and frustrations with others.
      Discussions:
      843
      Messages:
      7,937
      Latest: Gap in conservatory roof Ian H, 20 Sep 2018 at 4:59 PM
      RSS

    4. DIY Disasters

      Tell us about your DIY disasters.
      Discussions:
      561
      Messages:
      4,662
      Latest: Rancid paint opps, 18 Sep 2018 at 4:37 PM
      RSS

    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.
      Discussions:
      1,638
      Messages:
      18,043
      Latest: Day rate for labourer... Notch7, 17 Sep 2018 at 8:02 PM
      RSS

    7. Hobbies

      A place to talk about your hobbies.
      Discussions:
      103
      Messages:
      1,184
      Latest: Dogs! Keithmac, 20 Sep 2018 at 7:17 AM
      RSS

    8. General Discussion

      Tired after all that DIY? Discuss or debate topical issues here.
      Discussions:
      23,590
      Messages:
      516,842
      Sub-Forums: 2

      General Discussion

      Sub-Forums

      1. Word Games

      2. Jokes Archive

      Latest: Propaganda ... true or false, racist or not ? jonbey, 21 Sep 2018 at 10:53 AM
      RSS

  2. How to...

    1. Alarms, CCTV & Telephones

      Questions, comments and problems about alarms, security alarms, fire alarms, CCTV or telephones, telephone wiring, telephone extensions etc.
      Discussions:
      8,666
      Messages:
      72,869
      Latest: texecom elite 48 PC-com issues dibbles00, 21 Sep 2018 at 7:41 AM
      RSS

    2. Appliances

      Problems / questions / issues to do with household appliances e.g. washing machines, dishwashers (NOT boilers).
      Discussions:
      19,635
      Messages:
      74,012
      Latest: Kenwood fridge, problem with warning buzzer foxhole, 21 Sep 2018 at 11:08 AM
      RSS

    3. Audio Visual

      Questions, discussions and problems regarding televisions, satellite systems, home cinema and any other audio visual related topic.
      Discussions:
      2,089
      Messages:
      15,406
      Latest: TV Wall Bracket cooa99, 20 Sep 2018 at 12:29 PM
      RSS

    4. Building

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to all aspects of building.
      Discussions:
      30,102
      Messages:
      195,895
      Latest: 55 Hours,your having a laugh. tony1851, 21 Sep 2018 at 11:11 AM
      RSS

    5. Building Regulations and Planning Permission

      Queries and discussions related to building regulations, planning permission and planning applications.
      Discussions:
      5,544
      Messages:
      47,459
      Latest: Door lining thickness JohnD, 21 Sep 2018 at 11:33 AM
      RSS

    6. Decorating and Painting

      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
      Discussions:
      14,584
      Messages:
      74,681
      Latest: Patchy painted wood? (waterbased undercoat and satin topcoat) zenonithus, 21 Sep 2018 at 11:28 AM
      RSS

    7. Electrics UK

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics in the UK.
      Discussions:
      60,124
      Messages:
      676,224
      Latest: Electric Bonding Gas Meter JohnW2, 21 Sep 2018 at 11:48 AM
      RSS

    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics outside of the UK from around the world.
      Discussions:
      1,056
      Messages:
      5,290
      Latest: Slight nick in armour covered electrical cable Tommyplug, 1 Sep 2018
      RSS

    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).
      Discussions:
      14,229
      Messages:
      65,487
      Latest: Bathroom Floor - hiding tile gaps where floor meets wall Scatts570, 20 Sep 2018 at 8:59 AM
      RSS

    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
      Discussions:
      166
      Messages:
      1,110
      Latest: Wifi enabled heating controller ericmark, 19 Sep 2018 at 10:57 AM
      RSS

    11. In the Garden

      Discussion about the garden, garden projects, fences, sheds, patios, decking, DIY in the garden or plant related topics.
      Discussions:
      9,477
      Messages:
      54,447
      Latest: Levelling lumpy bumpy dippy lawn Millwright, 21 Sep 2018 at 10:43 AM
      RSS

    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
      Discussions:
      7,843
      Messages:
      49,906
      Latest: Newton Lathe 805 system Notch7, 20 Sep 2018 at 7:21 AM
      RSS

    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to plumbing, central heating and hot water systems.
      Discussions:
      133,516
      Messages:
      1,048,600
      Latest: Getting a heavy bath upstairs TomHD, 21 Sep 2018 at 11:46 AM
      RSS

    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
      Discussions:
      9,472
      Messages:
      59,810
      Latest: Garage apex felt roof MeldrewsMate, 21 Sep 2018 at 11:44 AM
      RSS

    15. Tiling

      Questions, comments and problems about tiling, floor tiles, wall tiles, preparation for tiling and grouting etc.
      Discussions:
      6,350
      Messages:
      32,886
      Latest: Clip On/Over Tile Trim ThyJones, 19 Sep 2018 at 10:25 PM
      RSS

    16. Tools and Materials

      Topics related to hand tools, power tools and DIY related materials in general.
      Discussions:
      5,533
      Messages:
      41,848
      Latest: Vacuum solution for table saw catlad, 21 Sep 2018 at 8:05 AM
      RSS

    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
      Discussions:
      9,795
      Messages:
      48,350
      Latest: Keyed alike cylinders stealthwolf, 21 Sep 2018 at 11:17 AM
      RSS

    18. Wood / Woodwork / Carpentry

      Wooden interior fittings, moldings, cutting, framing, and joining timber. Every aspect of wood, small projects to big projects.
      Discussions:
      8,696
      Messages:
      50,441
      Latest: Dog gnawed door frame Builder2011, 20 Sep 2018 at 9:01 AM
      RSS

    19. General DIY

      Only post here if your post does not fit into any other category above.
      Discussions:
      10,273
      Messages:
      55,396
      Latest: Creaking during windy days mastersc, 21 Sep 2018 at 8:38 AM
      RSS

  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
      Discussions:
      1,710
      Messages:
      15,443
      Latest: New vs Used? securespark, 19 Sep 2018 at 10:50 PM
      RSS

    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

      Questions, comments, queries about car repairs and maintenance.
      Discussions:
      7,306
      Messages:
      45,513
      Latest: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Burnerman, 21 Sep 2018 at 11:40 AM
      RSS

  4. Computers

    1. Software

      Issues relating to computer software, e.g. program problems, windows difficulties etc.
      Discussions:
      3,211
      Messages:
      23,085
      Latest: Gmail Account on a iMac delayed receiving mails Hysteresis, 11 Sep 2018
      RSS

    2. Hardware

      Issues relating to hardware problems / difficulties.
      Discussions:
      1,916
      Messages:
      15,355
      Latest: Laser rangefinder took a bath! Brigadier, 19 Sep 2018 at 11:11 PM
      RSS