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:
      978
      Messages:
      7,652
      Latest: Forum issues - Firefox DIYnot, 27 Aug 2019
      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:
      154
      Messages:
      156
      Latest: One in three Brits injure themselves doing DIY DIYnot News, 2 May 2019
      RSS

    3. Your Projects

      Are you working on your own home improvement project? Share tips, ideas, and frustrations with others.
      Discussions:
      935
      Messages:
      8,644
      Latest: Garden Office SIPS build fatmcgav, 14 Sep 2019 at 7:34 PM
      RSS

    4. DIY Disasters

      Tell us about your DIY disasters.
      Discussions:
      576
      Messages:
      4,828
      Latest: Shelf hanging disaster Chud, 13 Sep 2019 at 11:11 AM
      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:
      1,692
      Messages:
      18,623
      Latest: Sub-standard service from DIY & Hire Shops GusGF, 12 Sep 2019 at 3:06 PM
      RSS

    7. Hobbies

      A place to talk about your hobbies.
      Discussions:
      115
      Messages:
      1,393
      Latest: Pallets! Burnerman, 8 Aug 2019
      RSS

    8. General Discussion

      Tired after all that DIY? Discuss or debate topical issues here.
      Discussions:
      25,109
      Messages:
      570,319
      Sub-Forums: 2

      General Discussion

      Sub-Forums

      1. Word Games

      2. Jokes Archive

      Latest: And everyone to be given £1m EddieM, 15 Sep 2019 at 7:37 PM
      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:
      9,469
      Messages:
      79,502
      Latest: Exodus active following change from premier to elite panel secureiam, 15 Sep 2019 at 7:26 PM
      RSS

    2. Appliances

      Problems / questions / issues to do with household appliances e.g. washing machines, dishwashers (NOT boilers).
      Discussions:
      19,944
      Messages:
      75,457
      Latest: Bosch Washing Machine not pumping water out. Alec_t, 15 Sep 2019 at 11:29 AM
      RSS

    3. Audio Visual

      Questions, discussions and problems regarding televisions, satellite systems, home cinema and any other audio visual related topic.
      Discussions:
      2,227
      Messages:
      16,598
      Latest: Quick MP3 to ISO converter Lucid, 13 Sep 2019 at 8:16 PM
      RSS

    4. Building

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to all aspects of building.
      Discussions:
      31,617
      Messages:
      208,399
      Latest: wall brick wearing ^woody^, 15 Sep 2019 at 7:51 PM
      RSS

    5. Building Regulations and Planning Permission

      Queries and discussions related to building regulations, planning permission and planning applications.
      Discussions:
      5,896
      Messages:
      51,608
      Latest: Planning permission help shaunc50, 15 Sep 2019 at 7:10 PM
      RSS

    6. Decorating and Painting

      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
      Discussions:
      15,015
      Messages:
      77,018
      Latest: Small Patch of wall plaster cracking/pushing out KenGMac, 15 Sep 2019 at 7:36 PM
      RSS

    7. Electrics UK

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics in the UK.
      Discussions:
      61,848
      Messages:
      702,413
      Latest: converting two way switch to one way with dimmer MarcoM, 15 Sep 2019 at 7:53 PM
      RSS

    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics outside of the UK from around the world.
      Discussions:
      1,071
      Messages:
      5,381
      Latest: Light switch FrodoOne, 13 Jul 2019
      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:
      14,683
      Messages:
      68,102
      Latest: Loft insulation foxhole, 15 Sep 2019 at 12:15 PM
      RSS

    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
      Discussions:
      237
      Messages:
      1,635
      Latest: Nest installed does old wireless thermostat need disconnecting? AlWa1, 15 Sep 2019 at 4:58 PM
      RSS

    11. In the Garden

      Discussion about the garden, garden projects, fences, sheds, patios, decking, DIY in the garden or plant related topics.
      Discussions:
      9,955
      Messages:
      58,085
      Latest: Gravel drive CJRatch, 15 Sep 2019 at 7:26 PM
      RSS

    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
      Discussions:
      8,143
      Messages:
      51,291
      Latest: External plasterboard corners - gap? rammylare1, 15 Sep 2019 at 10:08 AM
      RSS

    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to plumbing, central heating and hot water systems.
      Discussions:
      137,056
      Messages:
      1,080,622
      Latest: Adjusting metal soil pipe Nige F, 15 Sep 2019 at 7:55 PM
      RSS

    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
      Discussions:
      9,895
      Messages:
      63,465
      Latest: Marley Cedral Cladding (pics). rssteve, 15 Sep 2019 at 6:26 PM
      RSS

    15. Tiling

      Questions, comments and problems about tiling, floor tiles, wall tiles, preparation for tiling and grouting etc.
      Discussions:
      6,528
      Messages:
      33,797
      Latest: How to combine wall tiles and wall tongue and groove in same bathroom? joe1978, 14 Sep 2019 at 9:13 PM
      RSS

    16. Tools and Materials

      Topics related to hand tools, power tools and DIY related materials in general.
      Discussions:
      5,756
      Messages:
      44,190
      Latest: Power tools battery compatibility NotebookNewport, 15 Sep 2019 at 7:48 PM
      RSS

    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
      Discussions:
      10,282
      Messages:
      51,038
      Latest: Tolerance behind door liner JobAndKnock, 15 Sep 2019 at 7:06 PM
      RSS

    18. Wood / Woodwork / Carpentry

      Wooden interior fittings, moldings, cutting, framing, and joining timber. Every aspect of wood, small projects to big projects.
      Discussions:
      8,996
      Messages:
      52,569
      Latest: Room partition price please. mattylad, 14 Sep 2019 at 11:20 PM
      RSS

    19. General DIY

      Only post here if your post does not fit into any other category above.
      Discussions:
      10,702
      Messages:
      58,416
      Latest: Remove anchors? From floating shelves help please! CocoLuna, 15 Sep 2019 at 7:11 PM
      RSS

  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
      Discussions:
      1,787
      Messages:
      16,680
      Latest: Trailers (well it's 'cars' sort of) Chunkytfg, 15 Sep 2019 at 12:56 PM
      RSS

    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

      Questions, comments, queries about car repairs and maintenance.
      Discussions:
      7,485
      Messages:
      47,249
      Latest: Ford Focus MK2 Thomasthepiperson, 14 Sep 2019 at 9:48 PM
      RSS

  4. Computers

    1. Software

      Issues relating to computer software, e.g. program problems, windows difficulties etc.
      Discussions:
      3,254
      Messages:
      23,357
      Latest: Brother DCP-9020CDW ClintonWestwood, 13 Sep 2019 at 9:14 PM
      RSS

    2. Hardware

      Issues relating to hardware problems / difficulties.
      Discussions:
      1,951
      Messages:
      15,669
      Latest: WiFi wireless access point Harry Bloomfield, 4 Sep 2019
      RSS