General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2512 topics in this forum

1. Any good places for bulk screw deals?

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

2. Glue required....

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

3. Remove cooker hood chimney - how?

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

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

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

5. Roofers have all the fun

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

6. So 13 tonne digger coming next in 9 days

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

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

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

8. 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

9. Bought a reolink camera (battery and solar)

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

10. Think we have a builder

    By CalvinHobbes, February 19, 2023
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    • SteamyTea
    • February 20, 2023

11. Courier/Pallet Service for MVHR delivery?

    By jayc89, February 20, 2023
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    • markc
    • February 20, 2023

12. The one thing you regret not doing 1 2

    By Pocster, February 16, 2023
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    • Pocster
    • February 20, 2023

13. Cheap sturdy vacuum cleaner for DIY cleanup

    By Gill, February 18, 2023
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    • Gill
    • February 19, 2023

14. Principal Designer, Principal Contractor

    By id0228, February 18, 2023
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    • Nickfromwales
    • February 18, 2023

15. Plasterboard bending

    By Pocster, February 17, 2023
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    • Gus Potter
    • February 18, 2023

16. Ceiling gap height for lighting

    By Pocster, February 16, 2023
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    • Pocster
    • February 16, 2023

17. Anyone else contending with self build cost?

    By gavztheouch, January 29, 2023
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    • crispy_wafer
    • February 15, 2023

18. Multi Utility connection providers - Central Scotland

    By skeg0, February 15, 2023   

    • utility
    • connections
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      Tagged with:

      • utility
      • connections
      • electricity
      • water
      • telecoms
      • scotland
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    • JohnMo
    • February 15, 2023

19. A hot water tap outside

    By CalvinHobbes, February 14, 2023
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    • Nickfromwales
    • February 14, 2023

20. There’s always someone who has done it worse 1 2

    By Pocster, January 25, 2023
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    • Pocster
    • February 14, 2023

21. Fireplace advice please

    By Bobby23, February 12, 2023   

    • fireplace widening
    • 8 replies
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    • Bobby23
    • February 13, 2023

22. Nulok roofing

    By Martin S, February 11, 2023
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    • Gone West
    • February 12, 2023

23. Self build dinner for 1

    By Pocster, February 7, 2023
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    • SteamyTea
    • February 11, 2023

24. Small steps…

    By Kelvin, February 10, 2023
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    • ProDave
    • February 10, 2023

25. Octopus Energy website down?

    By ProDave, February 7, 2023
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    • Kelvin
    • February 7, 2023