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1. Quick Drill Question - Converter for SDS drill bit

   By Spinny, June 27
   • 5 replies
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   • Nickfromwales
   • June 27

2. Screed floor quote guidance

   By Spikeuk, June 23
   • 5 replies
   • 484 views
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   • Nickfromwales
   • June 24

3. Caravan/mobile lodges?

   By scoobydo, June 9
   • 10 replies
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   • scoobydo
   • June 21

4. Porcelain Patio advice needed!

   By Sam odell, June 17   

   • porcelain
   • paving
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   • 6 replies
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   • Sam odell
   • June 20

5. Any advice on where to sell a static caravan please?

   By David247, June 11
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   • David247
   • June 17

6. Starting a Shepherds hut

   By cowboy25, April 27
   • 9 replies
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   • cowboy25
   • June 15

7. Underground drainage - 110 pvc to clay

   By BenL, June 8   

   • underground drainage
   • 110mm waste
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   • BenL
   • June 11

8. First anniversary

   By Bancroft, June 5
   • 4 replies
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   • Super_Paulie
   • June 5

9. How to regain traction... 1 2

   By Mulberry View, May 27
   • 30 replies
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   • Andehh
   • June 2

10. How do I start a blog?

    By Great_scot_selfbuild, May 30
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    • garrymartin
    • May 31

11. Is there a different way to search the blogs on here?

    By Great_scot_selfbuild, May 30
    • 8 replies
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    • BuildHub
    • May 30

12. Temporary accommodation on site - when access is tricky 1 2

    By Tom, March 30, 2020
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    • Russell griffiths
    • May 30

13. Wayleave Agreement any help, please?

    By NLC, May 30
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    • Conor
    • May 30

14. Weep holes in DPC for cavity - Full fill, flood zone

    By boxrick, May 29
    • 3 replies
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    • Mr Punter
    • May 30

15. Everything in a single services trench — what goes where?

    By Dreadnaught, November 2, 2019   

    • services trench
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    • saveasteading
    • May 29

16. How to handle a dispute with a Contractor?

    By Mulberry View, September 20, 2024
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    • BadgerBodger
    • May 29

17. Do I need a PM if I'm engaging a main contractor?

    By Indy, May 26
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    • Mike
    • May 27

18. Resin didn't cure, odour problem

    By Super_Paulie, May 27
    • 2 replies
    • 438 views
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    • Super_Paulie
    • May 27

19. Bungalow Chimney Removal

    By Wolfman310, January 2
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    • andyscotland
    • May 27

20. Who will do a static caravan site survey?

    By flanagaj, May 24
    • 3 replies
    • 510 views
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    • ProDave
    • May 25

21. Cupboard over the stairs

    By Aaron, May 23
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    • gaz_moose
    • May 24

22. Buying slabs of timber.

    By Russell griffiths, March 14
    • 8 replies
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    • Benpointer
    • May 22

23. Will proposed window design require minor amendment?

    By flanagaj, May 19
    • 13 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • May 21

24. DIY Blockwork Wall - Sloped Driveway (Footing Question)

    By daniellondon, May 11   

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    • bricklaying
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    • 3 replies
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    • Hasteron
    • May 20

25. Is brick and block cheaper than SIP with brick slip?

    By flanagaj, May 18
    • 17 replies
    • 869 views
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    • JohnMo
    • May 18