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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: Experiments with Kee Klamp Tigercubrider, 17 Feb 2019 at 3:56 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: van that will hold 8x4 sheets durhamplumber, 13 Feb 2019 at 12:17 PM
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      Latest: Equipping a fishtank for gerbils ktuludays, 17 Feb 2019 at 6:38 PM
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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: Texecom Odyssey Alarm - grade 3 wiring - aux tamper JDKomodo, 17 Feb 2019 at 6:52 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: Gas oven supply size? mattysupra, 17 Feb 2019 at 6:16 PM
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      Questions, discussions and problems regarding televisions, satellite systems, home cinema and any other audio visual related topic.
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      Latest: New tv aerial winston1, 17 Feb 2019 at 4:53 PM
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      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
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      Latest: Bedec Barn paint for cladding on house scbk, 17 Feb 2019 at 6:54 PM
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      Latest: Tripping of ABB S251 6A Type 2 M6 240/415V Circuit Breaker JohnD, 17 Feb 2019 at 12:08 PM
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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      Latest: Uneven Floors across entire house! JobAndKnock, 16 Feb 2019 at 9:53 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Smart room thermostat Peterba, 13 Feb 2019 at 5:16 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: New shed - wet floor conny, 17 Feb 2019 at 5:29 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Lath and plaster lime ceiling repair - skim with gypsum? dhutch, 17 Feb 2019 at 10:25 AM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: House refurb - changing gravity fed system to combi MarcoM, 17 Feb 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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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: Tiling External Corner Notch7, 17 Feb 2019 at 5:14 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: Brushless Combi Drill or Brushed Twin Kit? JobAndKnock, 17 Feb 2019 at 5:57 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Automatic Closer for UPVC Double Glazed Window Notch7, 17 Feb 2019 at 5:19 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: Cutting sheet laminate skip11, 17 Feb 2019 at 5:45 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: Using old integrated washing machine space JobAndKnock, 17 Feb 2019 at 5:41 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Connecting up Sky fibre broad band. Iamchamps, 14 Feb 2019 at 8:59 PM
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