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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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      Latest: Painting voted the nation’s favourite hobby DIYnot News, 12 Jul 2017
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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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    4. DIY Disasters

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      Latest: Crack on outer lip of new bath Nozzle, 15 Aug 2017 at 2:41 PM
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      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: Textured coating found inside paramount partition (asbestos?) KenGMac, 13 Aug 2017 at 9:44 PM
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      Latest: Go on then how did they do it ? Kankerot, 16 Aug 2017 at 12:34 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: Texecom - auto arm garage silently after 1 hour - not working after panel upgrade secureiam, 16 Aug 2017 at 12:49 PM
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      Problems / questions / issues to do with household appliances e.g. washing machines, dishwashers (NOT boilers).
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      Latest: Trying to replace the timer on a Lamona Oven NigelCollins, 16 Aug 2017 at 11:16 AM
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      Questions, discussions and problems regarding televisions, satellite systems, home cinema and any other audio visual related topic.
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      Latest: Ground floor sat dish and tv aerial winston1, 16 Aug 2017 at 1:34 PM
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      Latest: Block Building Corners and Door Opening ^woody^, 16 Aug 2017 at 12:29 PM
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      Latest: Planning permission to remove loads of ground from driveway??? jonbey, 16 Aug 2017 at 3:14 PM
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      Questions & discussion regarding all aspects of painting & decorating.
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      Latest: Dulux quick dry satinwood roofmog, 16 Aug 2017 at 1:13 PM
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      Latest: Cable for outside pandr, 16 Aug 2017 at 4:16 PM
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      Latest: Using D-Cell battery with door lock ericmark, 14 Aug 2017 at 11:24 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 wood not level dazlight, 15 Aug 2017 at 11:59 PM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: IKEA Tradfri bulbs now working with Phillips Hue ^woody^, 16 Aug 2017 at 12:03 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: sealing/painting a pond r896neo, 16 Aug 2017 at 2:00 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: How to fix the broken & uneven plastered (sand+cement) stone wall sknodiy, 16 Aug 2017 at 2:41 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: Boiler/central heating/water problems Matthew Copeland, 16 Aug 2017 at 4:12 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Lead Flashing ? Alex Lee, 16 Aug 2017 at 3:38 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: tile levelling systems? PrenticeBoyofDerry, 16 Aug 2017 at 3:35 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: Making holes in no fines concrete walls SammyInnit, 16 Aug 2017 at 12:46 PM
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    17. Windows and Doors

      Questions, comments, queries about windows and doors, double glazing etc.
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      Latest: Internal Oak Veneer Doors - How to seal?? 23vc, 16 Aug 2017 at 3:03 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: Making and fitting a new external door frame (to include window over door) Talay, 16 Aug 2017 at 4:52 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: Water running across sealant at bottom of glass shower screen and onto floor PrenticeBoyofDerry, 16 Aug 2017 at 7:25 AM
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  3. Cars

    1. General Cars

      For any general discussion about cars.
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      Latest: Smashed ladder fastener into 2.1 metre height parking barrier ericmark, 13 Aug 2017 at 11:43 PM
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    2. Car Repairs / Maintenance

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      Latest: Phone charging cables and time to charge! flameport, 15 Aug 2017 at 10:01 PM
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