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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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      Latest: Forum issues - Firefox DIYnot, 27 Aug 2019
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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: Summer house cladding kermitdafwog1, 18 Sep 2019 at 11:36 PM
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    4. DIY Disasters

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      Latest: Screw through gas pipe rds60h, 16 Sep 2019 at 5:51 PM
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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: Pallets! Burnerman, 8 Aug 2019
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    8. General Discussion

      Tired after all that DIY? Discuss or debate topical issues here.
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      Latest: Honest politicians, hooray! festive, 19 Sep 2019 at 12:15 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: ProControl+ Disable Inputs secureiam, 18 Sep 2019 at 1:26 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: Becko dishwasher J Siddall, 18 Sep 2019 at 8:39 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: Satellite radio winston1, 17 Sep 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    4. Building

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      Latest: asbestos in 1990s houses Leofric, 19 Sep 2019 at 11:46 AM
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    5. Building Regulations and Planning Permission

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      Latest: Extension wont pass BCO Notch7, 18 Sep 2019 at 8:57 PM
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    6. Decorating and Painting

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      Latest: Painting the Lead Flashing Gentlegiant, 19 Sep 2019 at 10:35 AM
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      Latest: Removal of 13A sockets JohnW2, 19 Sep 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    8. Electrics Outside of the UK

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      Latest: Light switch FrodoOne, 13 Jul 2019
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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: Large gap between stairs and wall Nige F, 19 Sep 2019 at 10:27 AM
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      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Recommend a neutral free switch to work with hue RobTi, 19 Sep 2019 at 11:48 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: Shed cladding - to re-do or not to re-do Roberto2019, 19 Sep 2019 at 9:47 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: PVA before blue grit diy_dave1978, 18 Sep 2019 at 11:13 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: Toilet pan connector advise JimCrow, 19 Sep 2019 at 11:44 AM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Relocating rainwater downpipe ^woody^, 19 Sep 2019 at 10:01 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: Tile trim which hides both tile edges lostinthelight, 19 Sep 2019 at 5:36 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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      Latest: Creating different wood stain shades from a single tin, possible? keljnr, 19 Sep 2019 at 12:16 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Curved sun room windows Hudson1984, 18 Sep 2019 at 10:44 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: Sanding a Concave Mitre (Picture Frame)? Lord Snooty, 19 Sep 2019 at 8:52 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: New window next to where the old window was. Philkamul, 19 Sep 2019 at 11:44 AM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Trailers (well it's 'cars' sort of) norseman, 16 Sep 2019 at 9:59 PM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Nissan X Trail 08 Diesel Keyless entry Luckyphil, 16 Sep 2019 at 8:16 PM
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  4. Computers

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      Issues relating to computer software, e.g. program problems, windows difficulties etc.
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      Latest: Brother DCP-9020CDW fluorescence, 19 Sep 2019 at 12:17 AM
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    2. Hardware

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      Latest: WiFi wireless access point Harry Bloomfield, 4 Sep 2019
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