General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Anyone tried sourcing materials direct from Chinese factories?

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

2. How to go about a refund from builder?

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

3. Kitchen Renovation!

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

4. Inflation is killing my build 1 2

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

5. 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

6. Internal Garage Wall Finish

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

7. Free Grand Designs Live Tickets

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

8. Any good places for bulk screw deals?

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

9. Glue required....

   By Vijay, March 2, 2023
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   • Vijay
   • March 3, 2023

10. Remove cooker hood chimney - how?

    By Sparrowhawk, February 28, 2023
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    • Sparrowhawk
    • March 1, 2023

11. A Lift (as opposed to a Stair Lift)

    By patp, February 28, 2023
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    • saveasteading
    • March 1, 2023

12. Roofers have all the fun

    By Pocster, March 1, 2023
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    • markc
    • March 1, 2023

13. So 13 tonne digger coming next in 9 days

    By CalvinHobbes, February 27, 2023
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    • Iceverge
    • February 27, 2023

14. Went to visit a self build, they had geothermal

    By CalvinHobbes, February 12, 2023
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    • Nickfromwales
    • February 27, 2023

15. 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

16. Bought a reolink camera (battery and solar)

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

17. Think we have a builder

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

18. Courier/Pallet Service for MVHR delivery?

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

19. The one thing you regret not doing 1 2

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

20. Principal Designer, Principal Contractor

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

21. Plasterboard bending

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

22. Ceiling gap height for lighting

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

23. Anyone else contending with self build cost?

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

24. Multi Utility connection providers - Central Scotland

    By skeg0, February 15, 2023   

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    • JohnMo
    • February 15, 2023

25. A hot water tap outside

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