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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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      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: Is this pipework normal? Brigadier, 11 Dec 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    7. Hobbies

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      Latest: What video game are you playing? Ian H, 11 Dec 2018 at 10:47 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: Masthead amp needed Tally101, 11 Dec 2018 at 11:11 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: Angled cooker hood Robert Watt, 12 Dec 2018 at 1:21 AM
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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: Best resolution TV for Freeview SD/HD? foxhole, 11 Dec 2018 at 7:54 PM
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      Latest: Unauthorised engineering operations on a PD tony1851, 11 Dec 2018 at 11:27 PM
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      Latest: Painting tile exterior windowsill mleggatt, 11 Dec 2018 at 10:56 PM
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      Latest: New switched spur off the ground EFLImpudence, 12 Dec 2018 at 1:10 AM
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      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics outside of the UK from around the world.
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      Latest: LED white Light Fading away to yellow. foxhole, 5 Dec 2018
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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      Latest: Underlay with underfloor heating? Correct type? dazlight, 11 Dec 2018 at 11:53 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Wireless Video doorbells. amuseboy, 11 Dec 2018 at 11:41 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: bike shed materials foxhole, 11 Dec 2018 at 1:44 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: How to do the coving ends Ian H, 11 Dec 2018 at 7:28 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: New toilet float valve connector leaking at union mleggatt, 11 Dec 2018 at 11:01 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Roof leaking at Valleys datarebal, 10 Dec 2018 at 9:18 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: Bathroom install - sheeting for walls ... or tiles? cdbe, 11 Dec 2018 at 9:15 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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    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: Making a Yarn Swift foxhole, 12 Dec 2018 at 12:11 AM
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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: What Filler to fill in small nail holes in MDF architrave (Polyfilla Vs Gyproc Easi-Fill) JobAndKnock, 11 Dec 2018 at 5:50 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Hyundai i30 EddieM, 9 Dec 2018 at 5:02 PM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Ford fusion knocking sound Gazza81, 10 Dec 2018 at 4:54 PM
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  4. Computers

    1. Software

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      Latest: Win 10 system restore Failed empip, 26 Nov 2018
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    2. Hardware

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      Latest: rj45 connectors. Does the order of wire cores matter? mike42, 7 Dec 2018 at 7:10 PM
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