General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2797 topics in this forum

1. Registering a site with Openreach

   By Bancroft, March 25
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   • Oz07
   • March 25

2. Yeeessss we bloody done it.

   By Russell griffiths, February 15
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   • Spinny
   • March 24

3. YouTube channel. Forum member?

   By flanagaj, March 22
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   • SteamyTea
   • March 23

4. Cutting XPS insulation?

   By Alan Ambrose, March 15
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   • SteamyTea
   • March 22

5. Project finished: MBC timber frame self build, 220m^2 over three floors

   By RedRhino, October 2, 2025
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   • WisteriaMews
   • March 21

6. Octopus smart tariffs going down on 1 April

   By jack, March 18
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   • JohnMo
   • March 18

7. Communicating with the builder

   By Bancroft, March 15
   • 15 replies
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   • Bancroft
   • March 17

8. Approved Document Q - (PAS 24) Details (Security Doors/Windows)

   By Caroline, March 14
   • 1 reply
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   • JohnMo
   • March 14

9. Electricity tariffs

   By Russell griffiths, March 6
   • 9 replies
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   • JohnMo
   • March 10

10. Rebuilding after demolishing question 1 2

    By dustyb, January 6
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    • G and J
    • March 10

11. Alter ASHP hot water hysteresis?

    By Tom, February 26
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    • JohnMo
    • March 9

12. Interesting take on ‘houses built using CNCed wood’

    By Alan Ambrose, March 9
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    • sgt_woulds
    • March 9

13. Own tools on day rate?

    By flanagaj, March 5
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    • Gus Potter
    • March 8

14. It’s coming out the hole

    By Pocster, March 5
    • 19 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • March 7

15. MVHR. For sign off.

    By Russell griffiths, March 2
    • 8 replies
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    • Gone West
    • March 3

16. Completion sign off, when house is not complete.

    By Russell griffiths, March 2
    • 6 replies
    • 350 views
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    • Gone West
    • March 3

17. Polishing shower glass

    By Temp, February 27
    • 7 replies
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    • Temp
    • March 2

18. Never again, unless... maybe...

    By NSS, February 23
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    • saveasteading
    • February 24

19. Find metal studs behind metalised foil plasterboard?

    By agbp55, February 22
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    • Russdl
    • February 23

20. Fast self-build projects - how to do it? - Duplicate post: Admin please delete

    By RedRhino, February 18
    • 9 replies
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    • RedRhino
    • February 18

21. Fast self-build projects - how to do it?

    By RedRhino, February 18
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    • RedRhino
    • February 18

22. I fell off my bike, so I'm ravin' mad .... 1 2

    By ToughButterCup, February 10
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    • Ferdinand
    • February 18

23. Continuous Soffit Vent - Water Driving in - Newbuild. What can I do?

    By snowyshoes, February 9
    • 13 replies
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    • Mr Punter
    • February 17

24. Not all plasterers are equal

    By Pocster, February 15
    • 4 replies
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    • Roundtuit
    • February 15

25. How hard to reroof single garage?

    By Andeh, February 15
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    • Andeh
    • February 15