General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. 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

2. Bought a reolink camera (battery and solar)

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

3. Think we have a builder

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

4. Courier/Pallet Service for MVHR delivery?

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

5. The one thing you regret not doing 1 2

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

6. Cheap sturdy vacuum cleaner for DIY cleanup

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

7. Principal Designer, Principal Contractor

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

8. Plasterboard bending

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

9. Ceiling gap height for lighting

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

10. Anyone else contending with self build cost?

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

11. Multi Utility connection providers - Central Scotland

    By skeg0, February 15, 2023   

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    • JohnMo
    • February 15, 2023

12. A hot water tap outside

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

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

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

14. Fireplace advice please

    By Bobby23, February 12, 2023   

    • fireplace widening
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    • Bobby23
    • February 13, 2023

15. Self build dinner for 1

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

16. Small steps…

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

17. Octopus Energy website down?

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

18. Patio/Kitchen doors

    By Invader75, January 11, 2023
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    • Invader75
    • February 3, 2023

19. Man who built house on his drive

    By nod, February 2, 2023
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    • ProDave
    • February 2, 2023

20. Flexible Drainage Couplings...

    By Mulberry View, January 29, 2023
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    • saveasteading
    • February 1, 2023

21. Labour costs set to rise

    By nod, January 31, 2023
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    • nod
    • January 31, 2023

22. On-site storage for clothes, gloves, etc?

    By Drellingore, January 30, 2023
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    • Jenki
    • January 31, 2023

23. Budgets

    By nod, January 28, 2023
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    • Mr Punter
    • January 30, 2023

24. So lost our builder today.

    By CalvinHobbes, January 28, 2023
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    • patp
    • January 30, 2023

25. Building Regs for bedroom gallery balustrade

    By Andehh, January 29, 2023
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    • Radian
    • January 29, 2023