General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2585 topics in this forum

1. Convincing my wife that a static caravan makes sense 1 2 3

   By flanagaj, May 19, 2024
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   • SteamyTea
   • March 19

2. Perfect energy rating – until he got a heat pump

   By Temp, March 17
   • 5 replies
   • 312 views
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   • nod
   • March 18

3. Good books on self build project management?

   By Rachieble, March 11
   • 21 replies
   • 607 views
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   • Gus Potter
   • March 14

4. Buying slabs of timber.

   By Russell griffiths, March 14
   • 7 replies
   • 281 views
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   • Russell griffiths
   • March 14

5. Best filler for floor joist holes

   By DKenn, March 6
   • 9 replies
   • 362 views
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   • pritch
   • March 9

6. How to find tradesmen for the 'inbetween' bits

   By Rachieble, March 8
   • 4 replies
   • 317 views
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   • pritch
   • March 9

7. Removing tree ear marked for retention

   By flanagaj, February 27
   • 22 replies
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   • Cliffpope
   • March 6

8. Cladding beam under balcony

   By Streetfield, March 5
   • 0 replies
   • 181 views
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   • Streetfield
   • March 5

9. Trouble with builder not finishing work

   By Stotherd, March 3
   • 2 replies
   • 223 views
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   • Temp
   • March 3

10. Mist coating new plaster. Things I have found out.

    By Russell griffiths, February 22
    • 9 replies
    • 480 views
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    • pritch
    • February 27

11. Checking out a company at Companies House

    By Alan Ambrose, November 20, 2024
    • 17 replies
    • 843 views
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    • SteamyTea
    • February 27

12. Between a Roof and a hard place.... 1 2

    By Mulberry View, February 24
    • 30 replies
    • 879 views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • February 25

13. self-build PhD Thesis Survey - Self-build Industry in UK 1 2

    By CemCet, February 22
    • 25 replies
    • 825 views
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    • CemCet
    • February 25

14. Materials and foundations for a large gate project?

    By WillEndure, February 17
    • 13 replies
    • 490 views
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    • WillEndure
    • February 22

15. Deepen backboxes in block wall?

    By Andehh, February 18
    • 4 replies
    • 302 views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • February 19

16. Self build with main contractor - What type of contract to use.

    By Jasewes, February 8
    • 6 replies
    • 416 views
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    • Jasewes
    • February 17

17. Mobile welfare unit

    By steady, February 13
    • 16 replies
    • 534 views
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    • Canski
    • February 14

18. Roof Trusses - design including window apex

    By Caroline, February 13
    • 2 replies
    • 285 views
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    • saveasteading
    • February 13

19. Building Steps Over Manhole Cover

    By JLAB, February 11
    • 5 replies
    • 342 views
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    • Canski
    • February 11

20. Gathering (and keeping track of) all the information from BuildHub

    By Bancroft, February 10
    • 2 replies
    • 291 views
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    • Nick Laslett
    • February 10

21. Sticky Sunday fun

    By Pocster, February 9
    • 8 replies
    • 466 views
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    • tuftythesquirrel
    • February 10

22. Interior door locks

    By Temp, February 8
    • 1 reply
    • 223 views
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    • Gone West
    • February 8

23. Moving overhead power lines - advice needed

    By Don D, November 25, 2024
    • 13 replies
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    • Don D
    • February 5

24. Building Control

    By Ted62, December 16, 2024
    • 13 replies
    • 866 views
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    • Ted62
    • February 5

25. Renovating a 1908 stone-built house and need some help

    By maznaz, December 15, 2024
    • 5 replies
    • 635 views
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    • maznaz
    • February 5