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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: Can a neighbour dispute a boundary when we've just bought a property? jonbey, 18 Jul 2019 at 3:31 PM
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      Latest: Block Paving - is 18 months on! cnagra, 17 Jun 2019
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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: 1 day old new render cracking and gap left Sunshine32, 17 Jul 2019 at 5:02 PM
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      Latest: Camping equipment jonbey, 18 Jul 2019 at 12:39 PM
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    8. General Discussion

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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: Texecom - PIR Movement Sensor Tammy Davis, 18 Jul 2019 at 4:47 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: Fridge Freezer - Freezing in the fridge. BUSH BFFF54170 colinregan, 18 Jul 2019 at 1:40 PM
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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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    4. Building

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      Latest: Conservatory wood frame split DIYspanner, 18 Jul 2019 at 4:42 PM
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      Latest: Orangery with flat rooflight? unclebob1, 18 Jul 2019 at 3:08 PM
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      Latest: Paint for this external cladding Bosswhite, 18 Jul 2019 at 12:15 PM
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      Latest: 3 gang light switch issue Taylortwocities, 18 Jul 2019 at 4:59 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: Light switch FrodoOne, 13 Jul 2019 at 6:29 AM
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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      Latest: Replacing loft floor joists without removing tiles? Tigercubrider, 18 Jul 2019 at 4:25 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Lightwave knowledge LeeST, 17 Jul 2019 at 8:56 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: Levelling artificial grass install ManMark, 18 Jul 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Toupret for skimming walls Jupiter01, 14 Jul 2019 at 11:53 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: Hive Active Heating on combi boiler codaamok, 18 Jul 2019 at 3:51 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Flat roof under-insulated? Leofric, 18 Jul 2019 at 12:05 AM
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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: Yellowed Grout - Tile Mosaic. laminateman1010, 18 Jul 2019 at 1:01 PM
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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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    17. Windows and Doors

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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: Ryobi router Bush. DP, 18 Jul 2019 at 4:12 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: Getting infection from unblocking guttering or downpipes foxhole, 18 Jul 2019 at 11:12 AM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Miracle additive (or not) foxhole, 12 Jul 2019 at 11:01 AM
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      Latest: Peugeot 206 CC, lights issue RuneØ, 18 Jul 2019 at 11:07 AM
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  4. Computers

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      Latest: Printer Con JohnD, 13 Jul 2019 at 5:46 PM
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