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    2. DIY News (incl. offers & discount codes)

      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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      Latest: Painting voted the nation’s favourite hobby DIYnot News, 12 Jul 2017
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    3. Your Projects

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      Latest: Single Garage Construction (probably been asked lots) Qas06, 25 Apr 2018 at 8:34 AM
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      Latest: Horrendous DIY Electrical work! very_pointy_ears, 25 Apr 2018 at 1:14 AM
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      Private discussion for registered (and retired) gas installers.

    6. Trade Talk

      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: What to do when your customer doesn't like you? Motman, 25 Apr 2018 at 6:59 AM
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      Latest: Low volts high volts big amps little amps ericmark, 13 Apr 2018
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    8. General Discussion

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      Latest: Do Britons deserve extra time off? ^woody^, 25 Apr 2018 at 9:31 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: Pyronix Enforce help ramb02k, 25 Apr 2018 at 8:41 AM
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      Latest: Noisy Washing Machine At Fast Spin Motman, 25 Apr 2018 at 6:49 AM
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      Latest: Compression Fittings Not Securing Onto Webpro Cable Lucid, 24 Apr 2018 at 1:22 PM
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      Latest: Self levelling compound different brands mixed pilsbury, 25 Apr 2018 at 9:21 AM
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      Latest: Running out of time to commence building ^woody^, 24 Apr 2018 at 9:49 AM
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      Latest: Help with filling jrussuk, 25 Apr 2018 at 7:08 AM
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      Latest: Confused by Lighting Circuit Wiring bernardgreen, 25 Apr 2018 at 8:44 AM
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      Latest: Panel Full, Now What? Seafarer1966, 24 Apr 2018 at 12:04 PM
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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      Latest: Newel Base removal and replacement. nabby68, 24 Apr 2018 at 2:30 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Garage door opener remite Handymanjo, 20 Apr 2018 at 6:59 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: Workshop floor. geraldthehamster, 25 Apr 2018 at 7:01 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Rough cost of replacing old rendering MartinB85, 23 Apr 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: Pump speed/Automatic bypass valve setting. Madrab, 25 Apr 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Damp after getting slate roof and guttering replaced. robbie77, 24 Apr 2018 at 5:28 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: Screed a wall with tile adheisive before tiling? Nathan Ifans, 24 Apr 2018 at 12:45 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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      Latest: What is this tool called? heywood lane, 24 Apr 2018 at 11:37 AM
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    17. Windows and Doors

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      Latest: UPVC Back Door Needs Adjustment blup, 24 Apr 2018 at 7:47 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: Is there a hinge that can do this? John D v2.0, 24 Apr 2018 at 6:54 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: Rats are back again. Out of ideas. bongos, 24 Apr 2018 at 6:57 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: A new car cleaning product? DaveHerns, 23 Apr 2018 at 9:28 PM
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      Latest: Power steering, brakes or suspension issue??? Peter.N., 24 Apr 2018 at 3:57 PM
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      Latest: Large Format/A2 mattylad, 21 Apr 2018 at 12:21 PM
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