General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2313 topics in this forum

1. Anyone got a FLIR camera....

   By NSS, December 13, 2022
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   • NSS
   • January 29, 2023

2. Builder asked could we employ him?

   By CalvinHobbes, January 25, 2023
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   • andyscotland
   • January 29, 2023

3. Factory to build modular houses

   By Temp, January 26, 2023
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   • markc
   • January 26, 2023

4. Which Manhole cover?

   By Mulberry View, January 24, 2023
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   • PeterW
   • January 24, 2023

5. Wild ASHP running costs...

   By Mulberry View, January 23, 2023
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   • SteamyTea
   • January 23, 2023

6. Building a Block Workshop - ADVICE NEEDED! 1 2 3 4 5

   By stunotch, September 27, 2022
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   • saveasteading
   • January 23, 2023

7. WBS and Flue position

   By Redoctober, November 20, 2018   

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   • Temp
   • January 22, 2023

8. Buying large kitchen appliances in advance

   By Seren161, January 19, 2023
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   • ProDave
   • January 20, 2023

9. The solution for all self builds from BD

   By Pocster, January 20, 2023
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   • Pocster
   • January 20, 2023

10. Completion Certificate obtained - finally

    By Happy Valley, January 19, 2023
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    • Happy Valley
    • January 20, 2023

11. How to prepare for electric charging point?

    By CalvinHobbes, January 19, 2023
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    • Kelvin
    • January 20, 2023

12. Generator to supply power to static caravan?

    By Ejfraz, January 14, 2023   

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    • SteamyTea
    • January 19, 2023

13. How can I deal with this - Multiple trusses

    By crispy_wafer, January 19, 2023
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    • Carrerahill
    • January 19, 2023

14. Expanding foam that didn't expand...

    By jayc89, January 19, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • jayc89
    • January 19, 2023

15. Concrete Floor Repair / Levelling

    By BrennaBoy, January 16, 2023
    • 1 reply
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    • markc
    • January 17, 2023

16. Roof saga

    By nod, January 14, 2023
    • 7 replies
    • 502 views
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    • MJNewton
    • January 15, 2023

17. Internal birdcage scaffold in vaulted area for timber frame erection?

    By thefoxesmaltings, January 14, 2023
    • 8 replies
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    • Bramco
    • January 14, 2023

18. Stud wall meets Blockwork

    By crispy_wafer, February 20, 2022
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    • crispy_wafer
    • January 14, 2023

19. Local paper did a feature on our house. 1 2

    By Ralph, January 11, 2023
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    • Ralph
    • January 13, 2023

20. Wickes Plasterboard

    By nod, January 12, 2023
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    • 314 views
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    • nod
    • January 12, 2023

21. Wickes Plasterboard

    By nod, January 11, 2023
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    • Radian
    • January 11, 2023

22. What fixings do you prefer to hang 12kg from plasterboard fixings

    By Adsibob, January 8, 2023
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    • Nickfromwales
    • January 9, 2023

23. Condensation; Built-in furniture on a cold external wall

    By OldVirgin, January 8, 2023
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    • OldVirgin
    • January 8, 2023

24. It never rains but it pours

    By jayc89, January 7, 2023
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    • jayc89
    • January 7, 2023

25. 2 years later and planning is approved - my long battle 1 2

    By miike, January 4, 2023
    • 26 replies
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    • markharro
    • January 5, 2023