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      Information and notices about the forums and DIYnot.com in general. This is where you can ask your questions regarding the site, forum, wiki etc.
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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: One in three Brits injure themselves doing DIY DIYnot News, 2 May 2019
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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: Heatmiser Smart Heating Installation Experience ToastyToes, 17 Aug 2019 at 9:57 PM
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    4. DIY Disasters

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      Latest: Bang! - I knock out 1/3 of power in office wing! eveares, 13 Aug 2019 at 5:43 PM
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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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    8. General Discussion

      Tired after all that DIY? Discuss or debate topical issues here.
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      Latest: Remain ! Jeremys going to save the day ! gigz, 18 Aug 2019 at 4:19 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: Need help making sense of old phone wiring in flat Harry Bloomfield, 17 Aug 2019 at 11:08 PM
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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: Gas Safety Cert help bernardgreen, 17 Aug 2019 at 10:18 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: No DVB Signal winston1, 16 Aug 2019 at 8:33 PM
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    4. Building

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      Latest: Two birdsmouth or One for lean to roof noseall, 18 Aug 2019 at 12:19 AM
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      Latest: shower ceiling peeling sparkwright, 17 Aug 2019 at 7:39 PM
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      Latest: How to fit this light? EFLImpudence, 18 Aug 2019 at 1:28 AM
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    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics outside of the UK from around the world.
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      Latest: Light switch FrodoOne, 13 Jul 2019
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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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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Can the heating be automated using the temperature from TRV. ericmark, 16 Aug 2019 at 10:50 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: Paying upfront for garden fence job Ted Phillips, 17 Aug 2019 at 8:56 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Laths on a lath/plaster ceiling - keeping up insulation Possom, 17 Aug 2019 at 11:36 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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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Flashing job on to tiles Leofric, 17 Aug 2019 at 11:12 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: Slate tiles on fireplace hearth bobasd, 17 Aug 2019 at 8:06 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

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: leaking velux window Eccles, 17 Aug 2019 at 10:07 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: Boiled Linseed Oil - Preventing Rot JohnD, 17 Aug 2019 at 8:32 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: Splashbacks or upstands Alison556, 17 Aug 2019 at 10:00 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Day Running Lights Obscuring Front Indicators Harry Bloomfield, 16 Aug 2019 at 9:24 PM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Chip repair JohnD, 17 Aug 2019 at 9:29 PM
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