General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2313 topics in this forum

1. VAT reclaim, if using main contractor?

   By Andehh, March 26, 2023
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   • Blooda
   • March 27, 2023

2. EDF electricity meter blank

   By MDC, March 26, 2023
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   • SteamyTea
   • March 26, 2023

3. Minimalist Electric Fireplace advice

   By puntloos, March 5, 2023
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   • puntloos
   • March 22, 2023

4. Fixing into plasterboard 1 2

   By Temp, March 18, 2023
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   • markocosic
   • March 21, 2023

5. Cost per m2

   By nod, March 12, 2023
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   • nod
   • March 21, 2023

6. I've only just discovered TPU!

   By Radian, March 20, 2023   

   • 3d printing
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   • Radian
   • March 21, 2023

7. Glazing unit blown?

   By DC5, March 19, 2023
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   • craig
   • March 20, 2023

8. When you can’t find a tape measure and then … 1 2

   By Pocster, February 28, 2023
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   • Pocster
   • March 18, 2023

9. Anyone tried sourcing materials direct from Chinese factories?

   By miike, March 17, 2023
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   • SteamyTea
   • March 17, 2023

10. How to go about a refund from builder?

    By johnhenstock83, March 8, 2023
    • 17 replies
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    • Dave Jones
    • March 13, 2023

11. Kitchen Renovation!

    By Desy, March 13, 2023
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    • Desy
    • March 13, 2023

12. Inflation is killing my build 1 2

    By farm boy, March 7, 2023
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    • saveasteading
    • March 9, 2023

13. astronomical energy bill for building site - what to do 1 2 3

    By Omnibuswoman, March 6, 2023
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    • Carrerahill
    • March 9, 2023

14. Internal Garage Wall Finish

    By patp, March 8, 2023
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    • 363 views
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    • nod
    • March 8, 2023

15. Free Grand Designs Live Tickets

    By Gone West, March 8, 2023
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    • SteamyTea
    • March 8, 2023

16. Any good places for bulk screw deals?

    By Arnold9801, March 7, 2023
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    • Dave Jones
    • March 8, 2023

17. Ring cameras are losing free features for existing customers 1 2

    By Radian, March 4, 2023
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    • SteamyTea
    • March 6, 2023

18. Glue required....

    By Vijay, March 2, 2023
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    • Vijay
    • March 3, 2023

19. Remove cooker hood chimney - how?

    By Sparrowhawk, February 28, 2023
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    • Sparrowhawk
    • March 1, 2023

20. A Lift (as opposed to a Stair Lift)

    By patp, February 28, 2023
    • 9 replies
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    • saveasteading
    • March 1, 2023

21. Roofers have all the fun

    By Pocster, March 1, 2023
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    • markc
    • March 1, 2023

22. So 13 tonne digger coming next in 9 days

    By CalvinHobbes, February 27, 2023
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    • Iceverge
    • February 27, 2023

23. Went to visit a self build, they had geothermal

    By CalvinHobbes, February 12, 2023
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    • Nickfromwales
    • February 27, 2023

24. Can anyone recommend a reliable groundwork company in the Derby area?

    By Dave and Helen, February 26, 2023
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    • Dave and Helen
    • February 26, 2023

25. Bought a reolink camera (battery and solar)

    By CalvinHobbes, February 12, 2023
    • 9 replies
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    • CalvinHobbes
    • February 20, 2023