General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2485 topics in this forum

1. What's the best way to batten out a Dormer

   By crispy_wafer, August 4, 2023
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   • nod
   • August 5, 2023

2. So what are the options?

   By CalvinHobbes, August 3, 2023
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   • markc
   • August 3, 2023

3. Remove mortar from slate tiles??

   By Andehh, August 1, 2023
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   • nod
   • August 1, 2023

4. using cement board as external cladding

   By Tom, July 28, 2023
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   • saveasteading
   • July 30, 2023

5. Unhappy with tradesmen quality of work

   By Digger1, July 29, 2023
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   • Adsibob
   • July 29, 2023

6. Known suppliers or even keywords to use for water testing and chlorination and when it needs doing

   By LSB, July 28, 2023
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   • Susie
   • July 28, 2023

7. Cleaning purlins

   By eandg, July 28, 2023
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   • markc
   • July 28, 2023

8. SNP plans to ban sales of house with gas boilers

   By Temp, July 23, 2023
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   • Blooda
   • July 26, 2023

9. Anyone living in an RV or 5th wheel?

   By Post and beam, July 14, 2023
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   • flanagaj
   • July 23, 2023

10. Utilities search

    By flanagaj, July 23, 2023
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    • Dave Jones
    • July 23, 2023

11. Tradesman have scrapped off Artex Ceiling containing Asbestos

    By DDangerous, July 17, 2023
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • July 19, 2023

12. Universal steel beam: scrap value / recycling options?

    By embra, July 18, 2023
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    • Mike
    • July 18, 2023

13. Ply lining

    By crispy_wafer, July 18, 2023
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    • crispy_wafer
    • July 18, 2023

14. Wrapping up contract and liquidated damages

    By Andehh, July 16, 2023
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    • ETC
    • July 17, 2023

15. Solar glass in flat roof light

    By DerbyLad, July 15, 2023
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    • DerbyLad
    • July 16, 2023

16. What am I doing wrong? Trades going AWOL

    By SimonD, July 13, 2023
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    • Gone West
    • July 14, 2023

17. How can I turn on this tap?

    By CalvinHobbes, July 12, 2023
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    • Nickfromwales
    • July 13, 2023

18. How much heating do I really need to install in a well insulated house?

    By miike, July 11, 2023
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    • JohnMo
    • July 12, 2023

19. Excavation (and infiltration) near electricity poles?

    By Drellingore, July 12, 2023
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    • Drellingore
    • July 12, 2023

20. Sprung a leak

    By nod, July 10, 2023
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    • Pocster
    • July 11, 2023

21. Are there any lighting designers on here?

    By Eric, July 4, 2023
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    • Adsibob
    • July 5, 2023

22. Plywood cladding

    By Grian, June 30, 2023
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    • SteamyTea
    • July 2, 2023

23. Angled concrete fence post

    By dscoll, July 1, 2023
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    • dscoll
    • July 2, 2023

24. Small developments

    By nod, July 2, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • July 2, 2023

25. Backfilling - French Drain?

    By Mulberry View, June 29, 2023
    • 2 replies
    • 551 views
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    • Mulberry View
    • June 29, 2023