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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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    3. Your Projects

      Are you working on your own home improvement project? Share tips, ideas, and frustrations with others.
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    4. DIY Disasters

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      Latest: Fall through the ceiling stealthwolf, 26 Sep 2017 at 4:57 PM
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      Private discussion for registered (and retired) gas installers.

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      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: Price of rigid insulation foxhole, 26 Sep 2017 at 2:12 PM
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    7. Hobbies

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      Latest: Pickup StephenStephen, 14 Sep 2017
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    8. General Discussion

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      Latest: If labour got in to power can you imagine the chaos ...... EFLImpudence, 26 Sep 2017 at 5:21 PM
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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: Looking for cctv recommendations Caesium, 26 Sep 2017 at 5:25 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: Hoover washing machine, grinding noise, found this? rezarf, 26 Sep 2017 at 4:58 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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      Latest: 2nd 100v Amp blown :( Help needed to troubleshoot. oldbutnotdead, 26 Sep 2017 at 5:26 PM
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      Latest: Breather Membrane - small quantity wanted stuart45, 26 Sep 2017 at 5:12 PM
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      Latest: Bathroom extractor fans Nakajo, 26 Sep 2017 at 5:20 PM
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      Latest: Replaster or Use PolyCell all in one paint? chaletstyle, 26 Sep 2017 at 11:28 AM
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      Latest: 2 Spurs off a socket (ring) ban-all-sheds, 26 Sep 2017 at 5:26 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: Mains switch in Consumer Unit is only Single Pole andyr123, 11 Sep 2017
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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: How To Insulate A Suspended Floor And Central Heating Pipes Old&Bold, 26 Sep 2017 at 3:57 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Smart meter... To install or not to install? Motman, 26 Sep 2017 at 4:58 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: Worried son ate one of these berries, are they dangerous? purpleroad, 26 Sep 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Advice on 1 hour fire rated party wall hohingday, 25 Sep 2017 at 3:36 PM
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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: Do I bled rads before -repressuring boiler? terryplumb, 26 Sep 2017 at 5:26 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Any easy way to remove old set putty please? footprints, 26 Sep 2017 at 4:49 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: Wall preparation in new bathroom Adam182, 25 Sep 2017 at 11:39 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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      Latest: Cheap side opening garage style doors supplier recommend ? foxhole, 26 Sep 2017 at 12:51 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: Wooden Worktop Sink etc... ILikeDIYS, 26 Sep 2017 at 4:58 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: Horrible DIY shelves and square screws... foxhole, 26 Sep 2017 at 2:33 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Change of tyre size jamesdean1986, 26 Sep 2017 at 9:36 AM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: 405 abs light JohnD, 25 Sep 2017 at 9:43 PM
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      Latest: WiFi booster setup. Iamchamps, 24 Sep 2017 at 6:40 PM
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