General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. 3D printed houses

   By Temp, March 28, 2023
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   • Radian
   • March 30, 2023

2. What is the name of this wood screw with a washer?

   By JohnBishop, March 30, 2023
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   • Alan Ambrose
   • March 30, 2023

3. 10yrs ago today 😁 1 2

   By Pocster, March 29, 2023
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   • SteamyTea
   • March 30, 2023

4. Screw or nail timber cladding?!

   By DC5, March 28, 2023
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   • Nickfromwales
   • March 29, 2023

5. How many screws to fix plasterboards?

   By Arnold9801, March 28, 2023
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   • Arnold9801
   • March 28, 2023

6. What words/phrases can I use negotiating with suppliers or tradies? 1 2

   By CalvinHobbes, March 24, 2023
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   • gc100
   • March 28, 2023

7. Stairs

   By Pocster, March 28, 2023
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   • Pocster
   • March 28, 2023

8. What would planning say on this design ?

   By Pocster, March 27, 2023
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   • SteamyTea
   • March 28, 2023

9. Podcasts?

   By Drellingore, March 27, 2023
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   • ToughButterCup
   • March 27, 2023

10. VAT reclaim, if using main contractor?

    By Andehh, March 26, 2023
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    • Blooda
    • March 27, 2023

11. EDF electricity meter blank

    By MDC, March 26, 2023
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    • SteamyTea
    • March 26, 2023

12. Minimalist Electric Fireplace advice

    By puntloos, March 5, 2023
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    • puntloos
    • March 22, 2023

13. Fixing into plasterboard 1 2

    By Temp, March 18, 2023
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    • markocosic
    • March 21, 2023

14. Cost per m2

    By nod, March 12, 2023
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    • nod
    • March 21, 2023

15. I've only just discovered TPU!

    By Radian, March 20, 2023   

    • 3d printing
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    • Radian
    • March 21, 2023

16. Glazing unit blown?

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

17. 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

18. Anyone tried sourcing materials direct from Chinese factories?

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

19. How to go about a refund from builder?

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

20. Kitchen Renovation!

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

21. Inflation is killing my build 1 2

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

22. 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

23. Internal Garage Wall Finish

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

24. Free Grand Designs Live Tickets

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

25. Any good places for bulk screw deals?

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