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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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      Are you working on your own home improvement project? Share tips, ideas, and frustrations with others.
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      Latest: Wall shelves fell down! foxhole, 20 Aug 2017 at 2:38 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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    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 Enforcer - Siren Tamper kaycee81, 20 Aug 2017 at 5:32 PM
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      Latest: Fridge runs too cold ericmark, 20 Aug 2017 at 8:42 AM
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      Latest: Sammy TV to Yamaha amp connection Lucid, 20 Aug 2017 at 12:25 PM
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      Latest: Using D-Cell battery with door lock ericmark, 14 Aug 2017 at 11:24 PM
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: How to plan ahead during refurb SimonH2, 18 Aug 2017 at 8:34 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: Spreading 55 tonne of MOT type 1/Crusher run r896neo, 19 Aug 2017 at 8:05 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Plastering around bifold doors Richhen, 20 Aug 2017 at 10:37 AM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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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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    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

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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: How to cut L-shaped notch from wooden blocks big-all, 20 Aug 2017 at 6:21 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: Can I fit a shower enclosure in a wetroom without needing a tray? bernardgreen, 20 Aug 2017 at 6:11 PM
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  3. Cars

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      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Smashed ladder fastener into 2.1 metre height parking barrier crank39, 20 Aug 2017 at 5:33 PM
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      Latest: VW MK4 1.4 16v Power Steering Bracket snapped freddiemercurystwin, 20 Aug 2017 at 11:24 AM
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      Latest: Phone charging cables and time to charge! Doggit, 20 Aug 2017 at 5:04 PM
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