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      Latest: Albas Home Renovation Thread albaPhenom, 18 May 2021 at 10:24 AM
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      Latest: Fixing a flat roof - shared with neighbour. Jackrae, 16 May 2021 at 7:08 PM
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      Private discussion for registered (and retired) gas installers.

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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: Recommended hard wired alarm GalaxyGuy, 17 May 2021 at 12:12 PM
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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: Broken button and no light on Bush A126Q washing machine tonton, 18 May 2021 at 11:49 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: Ipad to TV foxhole, 16 May 2021 at 1:00 PM
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    4. Building

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      Latest: Neighbour has requested PP for raising rear garden and a 3.5m fence, surely not? kingandy2nd, 18 May 2021 at 12:27 PM
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      Latest: using wifi plugs for heating control..regs question from a Gas man!. ericmark, 18 May 2021 at 12:56 PM
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    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

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      Latest: Bathroom downlights España mikell, 23 Apr 2021
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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      Latest: Temporary purlin support. cdbe, 18 May 2021 at 12:55 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Remote control light, anyone fitted one of these units ericmark, 17 May 2021 at 8:22 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: Cuprinol Ducksback Harvest Autumn v Ronseal 5Y Fence life Londoner2, 18 May 2021 at 9:02 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: How can we insulate this external facing solid brick hall to landing stair wall? foxhole, 18 May 2021 at 11:05 AM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: Child killed and four injured in gas explosion in Lancashire ianmcd, 18 May 2021 at 12:54 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

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      Latest: 6mm solid clear polycarbonate roof Paddyow, 17 May 2021 at 11:09 PM
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    15. Tiling

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      Latest: What adhesive for floor jacko555, 16 May 2021 at 2:32 PM
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    16. Tools and Materials

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      Latest: Automatic laser level recommendations JobAndKnock, 17 May 2021 at 7:15 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

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      Latest: Door Hinge Query Kef9, 17 May 2021 at 4:28 PM
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    18. Wood / Woodwork / Carpentry

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      Latest: B&Q Kitchen Drawer - Help lostinthelight, 18 May 2021 at 12:57 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: Screwing into a plasterboarded wall Ryan5520, 18 May 2021 at 11:39 AM
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      Latest: Just bought a new Win10 PC - transfer of old to new? SFK, 11 May 2021
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      Latest: Best Home Printer using Compatible Inks yottie, 17 May 2021 at 11:13 AM
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