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    1. Forum Information

      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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      Latest: Default font size Captain Nemesis, 25 May 2021
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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: Up to 30% off on Bosch and Dremel with Amazon Prime Day DIYnotOffers, 14 Oct 2020
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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: Construction of new workshop catlad, 14 Jun 2021 at 10:52 PM
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    4. DIY Disasters

      Tell us about your DIY disasters.
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      Latest: Fixing a flat roof - shared with neighbour. albaPhenom, 15 Jun 2021 at 10:07 AM
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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: Supply Issues and Shortages In The Construction Industry sxturbo, 15 Jun 2021 at 10:31 AM
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    7. Hobbies

      A place to talk about your hobbies.
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      Latest: DIY Squirrel deterrer Munroist, 11 Jun 2021 at 12:31 PM
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    8. General Discussion

      Tired after all that DIY? Discuss or debate topical issues here.
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      2. Jokes Archive

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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: Gardtec Eurosec CPX permanent disable Bb8, 15 Jun 2021 at 10:49 AM
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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: Washine machine drum case sealing. DIYspanner, 14 Jun 2021 at 9:50 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: LG OLED TV 2021 Hysteresis, 14 Jun 2021 at 10:10 PM
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    4. Building

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to all aspects of building.
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      Latest: Removing mortar ^woody^, 15 Jun 2021 at 11:33 AM
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    5. Building Regulations and Planning Permission

      Queries and discussions related to building regulations, planning permission and planning applications.
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      Latest: Extension near a TPO tree - how do I stay compliant? ^woody^, 15 Jun 2021 at 8:28 AM
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    6. Decorating and Painting

      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
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      Latest: Should I suspicious of this wallpaper? OwenMal, 14 Jun 2021 at 1:48 PM
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    7. Electrics UK

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics in the UK.
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      Latest: Electric heated tower rad, fused spur outside zone 2 etc Draughtsman, 15 Jun 2021 at 11:29 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: How safe are bayonet (B22) to Edison (E27) adaptors? EFLImpudence, 6 Jun 2021
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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: Laminate boarding Dylan123, 15 Jun 2021 at 8:06 AM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Honeywell evohome sxturbo, 1 Jun 2021
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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: How to hide a strong but ugly fence tgreen, 15 Jun 2021 at 11:03 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Help - Anyone, ceiling tiles are asbestos ? kev5446, 15 Jun 2021 at 11:08 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: Foghorn Noise. just pumps, 15 Jun 2021 at 11:04 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: sun tunnel Groovejet, 15 Jun 2021 at 1:38 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: To tile or wall panel huw169, 13 Jun 2021 at 9:58 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: HONING GUIDES: JobAndKnock, 15 Jun 2021 at 10:26 AM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Up and over garage door - detached cable pooksahib, 15 Jun 2021 at 11:24 AM
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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: Sanity check. Is this pressure treated timber? ^woody^, 15 Jun 2021 at 8:39 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: Is it possible to put a lock on this site box? Tigercubrider, 15 Jun 2021 at 11:05 AM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Ride on tractor Burnerman, 15 Jun 2021 at 7:52 AM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

      Questions, comments, queries about car repairs and maintenance.
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      Latest: Insurance repair Agile, 15 Jun 2021 at 11:27 AM
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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

      Issues relating to hardware problems / difficulties.
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      Latest: Desktop PC required to run Blender. sxturbo, 9 Jun 2021 at 2:39 PM
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