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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: Asbestos in 1930s council house fireplace Samanthajayne, 15 Jan 2019 at 4:45 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: CCTV Camera in the home.. GalaxyGuy, 18 Jan 2019 at 2:10 AM
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      Latest: Photovoltaic system HautGammeFenetres, 9 Jan 2019
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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: Boiler modulating v on/off control? SimonH2, 17 Jan 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    11. In the Garden

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      Latest: Block paving seal, whats best ? Deano3, 18 Jan 2019 at 12:09 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Square Edge or Tapered Edge for ceiling plasterboard? Possom, 18 Jan 2019 at 12:05 PM
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      Latest: Help meeeee! Baxi boiler constantly firing JELLYDANCER, 18 Jan 2019 at 12:30 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Flashing pointing keeps cracking Bob49, 18 Jan 2019 at 10:22 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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    16. Tools and Materials

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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 wooden blinds with a jigsaw - good or bad idea? aveatry, 18 Jan 2019 at 10:03 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: Best method to filling coving gaps please help thanks. cwhaley, 18 Jan 2019 at 11:57 AM
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  3. Cars

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