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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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      Are you working on your own home improvement project? Share tips, ideas, and frustrations with others.
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      Latest: Matt emulsion in bathroom - streaks alex mills, 2 Dec 2020 at 10:20 AM
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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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    8. General Discussion

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      Latest: The 'vaccine' - will you have it? And why/why not? jonbey, 2 Dec 2020 at 10:23 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: CCTV NVR network camera capabilities. MisterG81, 2 Dec 2020 at 8:58 AM
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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: Bosch Fridge KSR38X51 - Intermittent light - now dead mudd786, 1 Dec 2020 at 9:00 PM
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      Latest: Best LNB for 8 Feeds To House - Hybrid Options Lucid, 1 Dec 2020 at 6:12 AM
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      Latest: Internal wall insulation regs jonbey, 2 Dec 2020 at 10:20 AM
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      Latest: Paint over chrome surface bathroom radiator Fighter2020, 2 Dec 2020 at 9:35 AM
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    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

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      Latest: Swiss Wiring mattylad, 1 Dec 2020 at 5:56 PM
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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: Help Damproofing Door threshold/old porch? comedybob, 2 Dec 2020 at 1:35 AM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Internet in my FARADAY CAGE !!! lgoochy, 1 Dec 2020 at 9:27 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: Aco drain Ian H, 1 Dec 2020 at 1:28 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Help please.. plaster or render needed? bennymultifinish, 1 Dec 2020 at 8:49 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: NO HOT WATER FROM VOKERA BOILER Madrab, 2 Dec 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Felt trays correctly installed ? rob_em, 2 Dec 2020 at 9:22 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: how much roughly would a tiler charge bsr, 1 Dec 2020 at 8:53 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: door opens inwards what way for strip? diy_fun_uk, 2 Dec 2020 at 10:18 AM
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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: Which kitchen manufacturer are considered to be good quality? Old Salt, 1 Dec 2020 at 10:51 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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  3. Cars

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      Latest: Approx price for clutch replacement in Chev Lacetti Estate jonbey, 2 Dec 2020 at 10:15 AM
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  4. Computers

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      Latest: My son wants to build a gaming computer sxturbo, 29 Nov 2020 at 10:15 PM
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