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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: Cpl8 eurosec box Ged123456, 24 Aug 2019 at 10:22 AM
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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: Repurposing old school lockers for garage storage d000hg, 25 Aug 2019 at 2:28 PM
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    4. DIY Disasters

      Tell us about your DIY disasters.
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      Latest: Hammerite danechip, 22 Aug 2019 at 1:08 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: Price hike during installation Martin Daler, 24 Aug 2019 at 3:55 PM
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      A place to talk about your hobbies.
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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: Can you pass? GCSE style questions. gigz, 25 Aug 2019 at 7:08 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: Wireless alarm recommendation industryspark, 25 Aug 2019 at 6:52 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: Low height dishwasher? foxhole, 25 Aug 2019 at 2:28 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: Music Centre playing up Lucid, 25 Aug 2019 at 7:08 PM
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    4. Building

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      Latest: Joist Choices ^woody^, 25 Aug 2019 at 7:11 PM
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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: Can you raise the ridge line within 150mm threshold in PD or does it need planning permission? Theston.E.Fox, 25 Aug 2019 at 7:15 PM
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    6. Decorating and Painting

      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
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      Latest: Top coat thespecialone, 24 Aug 2019 at 6:43 AM
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    7. Electrics UK

      Questions, comments and enquiries related to household electrics in the UK.
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      Latest: Strange RCD tripping issue Milleniumaire, 25 Aug 2019 at 7:24 PM
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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: 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: Engineered Floor is Lifting foxhole, 25 Aug 2019 at 11:59 AM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Smart sensor for baby gate ericmark, 24 Aug 2019 at 11:53 PM
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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: Bosch Verticutter blup, 25 Aug 2019 at 11:04 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Leaving PVA before bonding bobasd, 25 Aug 2019 at 1:39 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: Query on T&Cs rhinosaw, 25 Aug 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Low pitch Cambrian tiles leaking datarebal, 25 Aug 2019 at 10:59 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: Not tiling - but tile related RickH, 24 Aug 2019 at 11:01 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: Switching to Ryobi cordless tools crank39, 25 Aug 2019 at 12:50 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Sash window weights clashing opps, 25 Aug 2019 at 7:28 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: Distressed white timber. lostinthelight, 23 Aug 2019 at 10:07 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: Venting old chimney stack/flues Cocat2517, 24 Aug 2019 at 6:04 PM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Charging calcium car batteries. Keithmac, 24 Aug 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Engine not revving aggy, 25 Aug 2019 at 7:26 PM
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  4. Computers

    1. Software

      Issues relating to computer software, e.g. program problems, windows difficulties etc.
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      Latest: Norton removal. Windows 10 ClintonWestwood, 25 Aug 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    2. Hardware

      Issues relating to hardware problems / difficulties.
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      Latest: Computer build IT Minion, 25 Aug 2019 at 8:41 AM
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