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1. Living in a Static Caravan on site

   By Stones, September 21, 2017   

   • static caravan
   • living on site
   • 2 replies
   • 9.3k views
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   • flanagaj
   • May 19

2. Acronyms, Abbreviations & Glossary Of Common Terms 1 2 3

   By ProDave, May 30, 2016   

   • acronym
   • abbreviation
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   • 54 replies
   • 75.5k views
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   • Nickfromwales
   • February 16

3. Discount Offers of the Week 1 2 3 4 37

   By Ferdinand, November 13, 2016   

   • offers
   • 903 replies
   • 349.9k views
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   • MikeSharp01
   • January 19

4. Credit/Debit Reward Cards, Discounts etc 1 2 3 4 6

   By Ferdinand, June 15, 2016   

   • credit cards
   • rewards cards
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     • trade accounts
     • section 75
     • protection
     • liability
     • claims
   • 146 replies
   • 215.4k views
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   • Ferdinand
   • February 9, 2022

5. How do I start a blog?

   By Great_scot_selfbuild, Friday at 18:30
   • 6 replies
   • 139 views
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   • garrymartin
   • Saturday at 08:09

6. Is there a different way to search the blogs on here?

   By Great_scot_selfbuild, Friday at 17:37
   • 8 replies
   • 162 views
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   • BuildHub
   • Friday at 21:28

7. Temporary accommodation on site - when access is tricky 1 2

   By Tom, March 30, 2020
   • 27 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • Russell griffiths
   • Friday at 19:43

8. Wayleave Agreement any help, please?

   By NLC, Friday at 15:35
   • 2 replies
   • 106 views
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   • Conor
   • Friday at 18:14

9. Weep holes in DPC for cavity - Full fill, flood zone

   By boxrick, Thursday at 08:17
   • 3 replies
   • 166 views
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   • Mr Punter
   • Friday at 12:14

10. How to regain traction... 1 2

    By Mulberry View, Tuesday at 20:14
    • 27 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • Mulberry View
    • Thursday at 19:26

11. Everything in a single services trench — what goes where?

    By Dreadnaught, November 2, 2019   

    • services trench
    • 19 replies
    • 39.8k views
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    • saveasteading
    • Thursday at 15:05

12. How to handle a dispute with a Contractor?

    By Mulberry View, September 20, 2024
    • 19 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • BadgerBodger
    • Thursday at 07:39

13. Do I need a PM if I'm engaging a main contractor?

    By Indy, May 26
    • 9 replies
    • 435 views
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    • Mike
    • Tuesday at 22:31

14. Resin didn't cure, odour problem

    By Super_Paulie, Tuesday at 18:26
    • 2 replies
    • 165 views
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    • Super_Paulie
    • Tuesday at 20:18

15. Bungalow Chimney Removal

    By Wolfman310, January 2
    • 9 replies
    • 977 views
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    • andyscotland
    • Tuesday at 10:42

16. Who will do a static caravan site survey?

    By flanagaj, May 24
    • 3 replies
    • 264 views
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    • ProDave
    • May 25

17. Cupboard over the stairs

    By Aaron, May 23
    • 2 replies
    • 177 views
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    • gaz_moose
    • May 24

18. Buying slabs of timber.

    By Russell griffiths, March 14
    • 8 replies
    • 480 views
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    • Benpointer
    • May 22

19. Will proposed window design require minor amendment?

    By flanagaj, May 19
    • 13 replies
    • 598 views
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    • SteamyTea
    • May 21

20. DIY Blockwork Wall - Sloped Driveway (Footing Question)

    By daniellondon, May 11   

    • bricks
    • bricklaying
    • (and 4 more)

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      • bricklaying
      • blockwork
      • block
      • footings
      • footing
    • 3 replies
    • 310 views
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    • Hasteron
    • May 20

21. Is brick and block cheaper than SIP with brick slip?

    By flanagaj, May 18
    • 17 replies
    • 482 views
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    • JohnMo
    • May 18

22. Where is the kWh price heading in 2022? 1 2 3 4 38

    By epsilonGreedy, December 30, 2021
    • 946 replies
    • 75.7k views
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    • Roger440
    • May 18

23. What steps to take next after PP grant?

    By flanagaj, May 17
    • 8 replies
    • 320 views
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    • BotusBuild
    • May 18

24. Building Regs Part R connectivity plan

    By Caroline, May 13
    • 1 reply
    • 230 views
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    • Mr Punter
    • May 13

25. Advice on how water heating 1 2

    By flanagaj, May 11
    • 27 replies
    • 889 views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • May 12