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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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      Latest: Wall shelves fell down! cjard, 17 Sep 2017 at 7:56 AM
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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

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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: replacing old viper with new christk, 19 Sep 2017 at 2:06 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: Bosch wm not draining JohnD, 19 Sep 2017 at 1:58 PM
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      Latest: 2nd 100v Amp blown :( Help needed to troubleshoot. oldbutnotdead, 19 Sep 2017 at 10:46 AM
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    4. Building

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      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
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      Latest: Fugi kit and decorators caulk Gossamer, 19 Sep 2017 at 1:51 PM
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    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

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      Latest: Mains switch in Consumer Unit is only Single Pole andyr123, 11 Sep 2017
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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: New floor in garage to level with house suggestions please dpsservices, 18 Sep 2017 at 8:25 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Monitoring a house with an elderly person living there. ericmark, 14 Sep 2017 at 10:48 AM
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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: 6x6 pergola posts cracking lostinthelight, 18 Sep 2017 at 8:55 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Is it ok to skim over emulsion chappers, 18 Sep 2017 at 11:24 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: Riello oil burner not firing Paul1606, 19 Sep 2017 at 2:08 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Is this GRP roof of an acceptable standard? otherparty, 19 Sep 2017 at 10:53 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: How to cut these floor tiles without any special tools? foxhole, 19 Sep 2017 at 11:37 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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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Ongoing window/condensation problems.... ripperuk, 19 Sep 2017 at 1:33 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: Making a 38mm hole into a 40mm hole! Motman, 19 Sep 2017 at 2:41 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: Shower door hinges diydave007, 17 Sep 2017 at 11:00 AM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Classic dash-cam norseman, 18 Sep 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Whatever next? SFK, 19 Sep 2017 at 10:17 AM
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