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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: Painting Kitchen Units & Doors sxturbo, 23 Jul 2021 at 4:50 PM
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      Latest: Kitchen Unit Heat/Steam Protection Old Salt, 16 Jul 2021
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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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      Latest: What size concrete blocks for house extension. denso13, 24 Jul 2021 at 11:15 AM
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      Latest: 'Post your own photo with a connection to the previous photo' to stop confusion. (ed) Mottie, 24 Jul 2021 at 3:58 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: Pyronix not polling Handymanjo, 24 Jul 2021 at 3:51 PM
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      Latest: ZWF1640W washing machine not working unclebob1, 24 Jul 2021 at 12:20 PM
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      Latest: Cooker Hood ducting upgrade JamieH, 24 Jul 2021 at 3:30 PM
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      Latest: Can someone shed some light on decking rules? mattylad, 24 Jul 2021 at 10:53 AM
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    6. Decorating and Painting

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      Latest: What external paint or stain do I need? aliferste, 24 Jul 2021 at 1:53 PM
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      Latest: Bosch Induction Hob bernardgreen, 24 Jul 2021 at 3:51 PM
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      Latest: Swiss Wiring FrodoOne, 21 Jul 2021 at 1:13 PM
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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: Engineered or Solid Wood for Kitchen SamCo, 24 Jul 2021 at 3:43 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Remote Temperature Alarm ^woody^, 23 Jul 2021 at 9:06 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: Rear garden Amober, 24 Jul 2021 at 11:26 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Internal Wall Plaster Coat Missing Nige F, 23 Jul 2021 at 6:23 PM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: Test Sirrus wax shower thermostat Marnhullman, 24 Jul 2021 at 4:04 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Leaking roof 3 yrs on foxhole, 24 Jul 2021 at 3:41 PM
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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: what size Swwils, 24 Jul 2021 at 12:32 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: Drilling a pilot hole for a cement screw - should I go smaller than suggested? Notch7, 24 Jul 2021 at 10:35 AM
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    17. Windows and Doors

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      Latest: sliding door don't novelist, 24 Jul 2021 at 1:36 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: Disappointed in Makita DJV180 Jigsaw - Am I Asking Too Much Of It? uptoyou, 24 Jul 2021 at 2:51 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: Lawnflite 703 tractor mower questions Harry Bloomfield, 24 Jul 2021 at 2:59 PM
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  3. Cars

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      Latest: Where is the security system? norseman, 16 Jul 2021
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Renault Traffic 2011 intermittent starting problem. Bob Barnes, 24 Jul 2021 at 10:33 AM
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      Latest: ethernet connections oldspark, 22 Jul 2021 at 9:01 PM
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