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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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      Latest: Moving the Gas and Electric meters Ian H, 21 Jan 2019 at 3:58 PM
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    4. DIY Disasters

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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: Convert to Y plan Jakeh83, 20 Jan 2019 at 12:03 PM
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      Latest: Pallets! foxhole, 18 Jan 2019 at 9:00 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: Texacom Elite 64 Wireless scott1980, 21 Jan 2019 at 10:36 PM
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      Latest: Indesit Condenser Dryer (ISL70C) - Humidity Sensor Problem? Saccentekennedy, 21 Jan 2019 at 10:36 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: Are these cables current? mattylad, 21 Jan 2019 at 8:24 PM
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      Latest: Party Wall notice clarification ^woody^, 21 Jan 2019 at 8:36 PM
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      Latest: Power from One shed to another 333rocky333, 21 Jan 2019 at 10:48 PM
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      Latest: Photovoltaic system HautGammeFenetres, 9 Jan 2019
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Open garage door from mobile phone Jupiter01, 20 Jan 2019 at 10:21 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: Extending a shed base Calculus, 21 Jan 2019 at 2:19 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Rendering outside of house using building sand WabbitPoo, 21 Jan 2019 at 5:56 PM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Warm roof to hip roof bungalow detail Jcourt39, 21 Jan 2019 at 1:14 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: internal manhole cover jackg, 21 Jan 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    16. Tools and Materials

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      Latest: does such a thing exist (is there any need) ? EddieM, 21 Jan 2019 at 10:42 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: UPVC Window Not Sealing in Middle - Repair or Replace MTM1987, 21 Jan 2019 at 9:51 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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    19. General DIY

      Only post here if your post does not fit into any other category above.
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  3. Cars

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      For any general discussion about cars.
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Vauxhall Combo 53 plate oil and water leak Burnerman, 21 Jan 2019 at 7:25 PM
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      Latest: Learn 3D CAD - Fusion360, freeby perhaps ? empip, 17 Jan 2019 at 12:22 PM
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      Latest: Keeping hands and feet warm while working at a the computer HERTSDRAINAGE2010, 12 Jan 2019
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