General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Birthday pressies - Makita?

   By CalvinHobbes, May 20, 2023
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   • MortarThePoint
   • May 20, 2023

2. Narrow extension for laundry and shower room

   By Jilly, May 7, 2023
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   • Jilly
   • May 17, 2023

3. SS Dowels instead of Mortise and Tenon joint

   By Wayne88, May 10, 2023
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   • GaryChaplin
   • May 12, 2023

4. Cement mixer hire or buy? 1 2

   By CalvinHobbes, May 10, 2023
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   • CalvinHobbes
   • May 11, 2023

5. Adhesive for attaching stainless steel to concrete

   By j_s, May 9, 2023
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   • j_s
   • May 11, 2023

6. Low profile, narrow drainage channels?

   By Andeh, May 11, 2023
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   • PeterW
   • May 11, 2023

7. Ptarmigan Homes in Liquidation

   By MR10, May 10, 2023
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   • Kelvin
   • May 10, 2023

8. National grid, improvements discounted thread?

   By Andeh, May 10, 2023
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   • ProDave
   • May 10, 2023

9. EPC ‘advisor ‘

   By Pocster, May 9, 2023
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   • Radian
   • May 9, 2023

10. Use space under the stairs

    By JohnBishop, December 6, 2022
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    • flanagaj
    • May 8, 2023

11. Foam Gun Cleaner - am I doing something dumb??

    By jayc89, May 6, 2023
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    • Gone West
    • May 7, 2023

12. Anyone got the full version of SketchUp?

    By Sparrowhawk, May 7, 2023
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    • Dave Jones
    • May 7, 2023

13. Help with step spec for back door!

    By DC5, May 5, 2023
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    • saveasteading
    • May 6, 2023

14. Where is the kWh price heading in 2023?

    By Marvin, September 6, 2022
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    • Marvin
    • May 5, 2023

15. Labour prices

    By nod, May 4, 2023
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    • nod
    • May 4, 2023

16. Does Lmn Silicone react with Fm330 foam

    By Discoeye, May 1, 2023
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    • Discoeye
    • May 3, 2023

17. Damp on wall behind rad.

    By mickespite, May 3, 2023
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    • mickespite
    • May 3, 2023

18. So how to fold a radon barrier with cut at corner or not?

    By CalvinHobbes, May 1, 2023
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    • Miek
    • May 3, 2023

19. seal/paint interior shed ?

    By mickespite, May 3, 2023
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    • mickespite
    • May 3, 2023

20. So if you get 3 phase does that mean you cannot avail of off peak?

    By CalvinHobbes, May 1, 2023
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • May 2, 2023

21. Is this network electric connection ok?

    By CalvinHobbes, May 1, 2023
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    • ProDave
    • May 1, 2023

22. Do you need to stagger plasterboard

    By Eric, April 29, 2023
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    • Discoeye
    • April 30, 2023

23. What are the options to close a 200mm cavity?

    By CalvinHobbes, April 27, 2023
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    • Dave Jones
    • April 28, 2023

24. Steel lintels

    By Kenc, April 23, 2023
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    • Kenc
    • April 26, 2023

25. Parts of the build that can be done yourself with min training/max savings 1 2

    By miike, March 7, 2023
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    • Iceverge
    • April 26, 2023