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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: Insulated timber-framed Garden Room Joff-Turbo-Nova, 23 Jul 2017 at 9:19 AM
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      Latest: DIY disasters caused by weather? Ian H, 20 Jul 2017 at 12:12 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: How much to charge for garden waste? Motman, 22 Jul 2017 at 10:46 AM
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      Latest: What glue for sticking led lights on canvas art? SharleenRosaline01, 23 Jul 2017 at 2:09 AM
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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: Unable to disarm DSC PC1832 via delay zone, system goes into alarm The Pars, 23 Jul 2017 at 11:58 PM
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      Problems / questions / issues to do with household appliances e.g. washing machines, dishwashers (NOT boilers).
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      Latest: Broken microwave - self-repair? JBR, 23 Jul 2017 at 11:09 PM
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      Latest: POE WIFI eddiewakey, 22 Jul 2017 at 5:07 PM
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      Latest: Renovating 'Lean To' Extension hontoir, 24 Jul 2017 at 1:36 AM
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      Latest: The planning appeal process. oldbutnotdead, 24 Jul 2017 at 12:20 AM
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      Latest: Staining plywood and different types JohnD, 23 Jul 2017 at 11:47 PM
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      Latest: Wiring an inverter for backup power,rcd tripping ericmark, 24 Jul 2017 at 4:33 AM
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      Latest: Fuse box near sink... dishman, 28 Jun 2017
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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      Latest: Fitting soffit vents. chappers, 23 Jul 2017 at 11:12 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Automate door entry system to flat ADarkDividedGem, 22 Jul 2017 at 9:02 AM
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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: Honda GCV 160 surging when hot lostinthelight, 23 Jul 2017 at 6:34 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Plasterer didn't skim walls!!! Doggit, 23 Jul 2017 at 11:50 PM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: Cistern Fill Valve - location of black rubber washer Possom, 24 Jul 2017 at 1:07 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

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      Latest: Trussed Roof - Chimney Removal Question Doggit, 23 Jul 2017 at 11:45 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: Glass cracked above the oven (Splash back) Talal9921, 24 Jul 2017 at 12:44 AM
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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: Pvc door hinges - will this one adjust left and right? crank39, 23 Jul 2017 at 8:45 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: boarding underside of joists in garage donmaico, 23 Jul 2017 at 5:33 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: Bathroom cabinets side by side? flameport, 24 Jul 2017 at 12:15 AM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

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      Latest: Mk1 Audi TT, woman's car? foxhole, 12 Jul 2017
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Any good gaming pc AkselVerg, 13 Jul 2017
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