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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: Polystyrene tiles KenGMac, 17 Jul 2019 at 8:55 PM
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    4. DIY Disasters

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      Latest: Sandstone Sealant was rained on Jo Williams, 21 Jun 2019
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    5. Combustion Chamber

      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: 1 day old new render cracking and gap left Sunshine32, 17 Jul 2019 at 5:02 PM
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    7. Hobbies

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      Latest: What is your hobby? cwhaley, 16 Jul 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    8. General Discussion

      Tired after all that DIY? Discuss or debate topical issues here.
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      Latest: Brexit party could win Peterborough by election SirGalahad, 17 Jul 2019 at 11:23 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: Loft installed CCTV cooling help required. secureiam, 17 Jul 2019 at 5:40 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: Comination Oven not working properly - Hard wired/Plug? JohnD, 16 Jul 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    3. Audio Visual

      Questions, discussions and problems regarding televisions, satellite systems, home cinema and any other audio visual related topic.
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      Latest: Man cave amp? catlad, 17 Jul 2019 at 9:07 PM
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    4. Building

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      Latest: Would you buy building supplies on eBay? JohnD, 17 Jul 2019 at 11:57 PM
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      Latest: Extension - builder economic with truth - regs breached imo - what do I do? Leofric, 17 Jul 2019 at 11:44 PM
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    6. Decorating and Painting

      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
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      Latest: Paint for this external cladding Jupiter01, 17 Jul 2019 at 8:15 AM
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      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics in the UK.
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      Latest: how to fit new light switches onto unidentified cores. scousespark, 18 Jul 2019 at 12:19 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 at 6:29 AM
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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: Bamboozled by loft conversion! Leofric, 17 Jul 2019 at 11:57 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Lightwave knowledge LeeST, 17 Jul 2019 at 8:56 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: Looking for material to add privacy to fencing budest, 17 Jul 2019 at 11:25 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Toupret for skimming walls Jupiter01, 14 Jul 2019 at 11:53 AM
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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: Toilet installation NotSoNewboy, 17 Jul 2019 at 11:51 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Flat roof under-insulated? Leofric, 18 Jul 2019 at 12:05 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: No SBR Paul C., 17 Jul 2019 at 5:07 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: Widening holes in steel plate cdbe, 17 Jul 2019 at 9:45 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Old uPVC window - scrap value? SpecialK, 17 Jul 2019 at 8:11 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: Help - advice on Mold on Plywood cwhaley, 17 Jul 2019 at 10:55 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: TV bracket plasterboard bettz1, 17 Jul 2019 at 9:02 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Miracle additive (or not) foxhole, 12 Jul 2019 at 11:01 AM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Quality of filters etc DIYspanner, 17 Jul 2019 at 7:51 PM
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  4. Computers

    1. Software

      Issues relating to computer software, e.g. program problems, windows difficulties etc.
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    2. Hardware

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      Latest: Printer Con JohnD, 13 Jul 2019 at 5:46 PM
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