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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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      Are you working on your own home improvement project? Share tips, ideas, and frustrations with others.
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      Latest: Advise on home insurance while house under renovation and vacant KenGMac, 24 Feb 2020 at 8:31 PM
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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: Chimney for Inset wood burning stove and Building Regs gasbanni, 24 Feb 2020 at 10:43 PM
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      Latest: Metal detecting anyone Digger5560, 23 Feb 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    8. General Discussion

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      Latest: I found an example why we are better off. festive, 25 Feb 2020 at 11:42 AM
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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 Enforcer general alarm query imsparticus, 25 Feb 2020 at 11:40 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: Zanussi ZKG5540 with narrow travel of gas hob regulation knob Loguc, 25 Feb 2020 at 7:33 AM
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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: What costs dud you incur for house extension work? diydaddy51, 25 Feb 2020 at 12:00 PM
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      Latest: stove distance to combustibles shonkydonkey, 24 Feb 2020 at 10:02 PM
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      Latest: Am I Mad... Considering Painting My Kitchen Units Myself Lorien Rock, 25 Feb 2020 at 11:49 AM
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      Latest: History of Electrical supply in France. Thomasthepiperson, 18 Feb 2020
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Smart heating control for community hall oldbutnotdead, 18 Feb 2020
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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: Large shed base on sodden ground Keithmac, 24 Feb 2020 at 10:39 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Lath and plaster lime ceiling repair scouse1965, 24 Feb 2020 at 8:26 PM
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    13. Plumbing and Central Heating

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      Latest: Pump not over running after boiler switches off Gasguru, 25 Feb 2020 at 12:01 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Slipped tiles, gap in felt (pics) Danno1800, 25 Feb 2020 at 11:24 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: Removing old adhesive, what next? foxhole, 24 Feb 2020 at 9:57 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: leak in attic skylight someonelse, 24 Feb 2020 at 10:07 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: Backing come off kitchen units Diybeginner5, 25 Feb 2020 at 12:04 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: Perspex strips to stop books falling off thin shelf? SFK, 25 Feb 2020 at 11:55 AM
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  3. Cars

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      Latest: Nissan Note - petrol - Any good? Burnerman, 24 Feb 2020 at 10:21 PM
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      Latest: Wheel bearing choice Burnerman, 24 Feb 2020 at 10:28 PM
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