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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: Miele G1022 giving brief pulses of power to water heater Harmonitron, 27 May 2020 at 8:59 PM
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      Latest: Hip to gable loft extension and how it works Mumblejumble, 28 May 2020 at 4:22 AM
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      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Any wifi/broadband/4G technical bods on here? oldbutnotdead, 18 May 2020
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    11. In the Garden

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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Ceiling repair needs a lot of filler Alastairreid, 27 May 2020 at 9:31 PM
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      Latest: Filling the header tank makes a foghorn noise BillyWillySilly, 28 May 2020 at 1:00 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

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    15. Tiling

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    16. Tools and Materials

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    18. Wood / Woodwork / Carpentry

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    19. General DIY

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      Latest: Vauxhall Vivaro fault Luckyphil, 26 May 2020 at 11:29 PM
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