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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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      Latest: Garden Workshop (Block and Wood) Mr Chibs, 17 Aug 2017 at 9:25 AM
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      Latest: Crack on outer lip of new bath Nozzle, 15 Aug 2017 at 2:41 PM
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      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: Textured coating found inside paramount partition (asbestos?) KenGMac, 13 Aug 2017 at 9:44 PM
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      A place to talk about your hobbies.
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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: Videx gsm and an internal bell? sparkymarka, 17 Aug 2017 at 11:36 AM
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    2. Appliances

      Problems / questions / issues to do with household appliances e.g. washing machines, dishwashers (NOT boilers).
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      Latest: Bosch Dishwasher - Clean Metering Tank? daveb99, 17 Aug 2017 at 8:38 AM
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    3. Audio Visual

      Questions, discussions and problems regarding televisions, satellite systems, home cinema and any other audio visual related topic.
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      Latest: Really simple TV set up Lucid, 16 Aug 2017 at 9:15 PM
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      Latest: Fitting suspended timber floor geraldthehamster, 17 Aug 2017 at 12:24 PM
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    5. Building Regulations and Planning Permission

      Queries and discussions related to building regulations, planning permission and planning applications.
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      Latest: Painting log cabin to comply with building regs?? geraldthehamster, 17 Aug 2017 at 12:32 PM
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    6. Decorating and Painting

      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
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      Latest: Dulux quick dry satinwood roofmog, 17 Aug 2017 at 8:56 AM
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      Latest: Wiring a 2 way switch for two lights Taylortwocities, 17 Aug 2017 at 12:49 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: Using D-Cell battery with door lock ericmark, 14 Aug 2017 at 11:24 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: Engineered wood not level dazlight, 15 Aug 2017 at 11:59 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: IKEA Tradfri bulbs now working with Phillips Hue ^woody^, 16 Aug 2017 at 12:03 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: Erecting new Fence using Feather board and Rails etc geraldthehamster, 17 Aug 2017 at 12:38 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: How to fix the broken & uneven plastered (sand+cement) stone wall alastairreid, 17 Aug 2017 at 11:49 AM
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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: Removing olive from rad tail. 600rob, 17 Aug 2017 at 12:40 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Gutter at Gable end Nitell, 17 Aug 2017 at 12:46 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: Uneven tiles on floor Robotmannick, 17 Aug 2017 at 8:57 AM
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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: Electroplating with copper rsgaz, 17 Aug 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    17. Windows and Doors

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      Latest: can't remove key when locked - upvc door RooyB, 17 Aug 2017 at 12:42 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: Making and fitting a new external door frame (to include window over door) Talay, 17 Aug 2017 at 11:24 AM
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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: Composite Decking 4.8m x 30mm stevevalo, 17 Aug 2017 at 11:50 AM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: This what a self-built vehicle can do! zlkert, 17 Aug 2017 at 12:30 PM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Phone charging cables and time to charge! flameport, 15 Aug 2017 at 10:01 PM
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