General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2615 topics in this forum

1. Glazing unit blown?

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

2. 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

3. Anyone tried sourcing materials direct from Chinese factories?

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

4. How to go about a refund from builder?

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

5. Kitchen Renovation!

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

6. Inflation is killing my build 1 2

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

7. 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

8. Internal Garage Wall Finish

   By patp, March 8, 2023
   • 3 replies
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   • nod
   • March 8, 2023

9. Free Grand Designs Live Tickets

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

10. Any good places for bulk screw deals?

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

11. Glue required....

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

12. Remove cooker hood chimney - how?

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

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

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

14. Roofers have all the fun

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

15. So 13 tonne digger coming next in 9 days

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

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

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

17. 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

18. Bought a reolink camera (battery and solar)

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

19. Think we have a builder

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

20. Courier/Pallet Service for MVHR delivery?

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

21. The one thing you regret not doing 1 2

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

22. Cheap sturdy vacuum cleaner for DIY cleanup

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

23. Principal Designer, Principal Contractor

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

24. Plasterboard bending

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

25. Ceiling gap height for lighting

    By Pocster, February 16, 2023
    • 2 replies
    • 480 views
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    • Pocster
    • February 16, 2023