General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. How many screws to fix plasterboards?

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

2. 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

3. Stairs

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

4. What would planning say on this design ?

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

5. Podcasts?

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

6. VAT reclaim, if using main contractor?

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

7. EDF electricity meter blank

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

8. Minimalist Electric Fireplace advice

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

9. Fixing into plasterboard 1 2

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

10. Cost per m2

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

11. I've only just discovered TPU!

    By Radian, March 20, 2023   

    • 3d printing
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    • Radian
    • March 21, 2023

12. Glazing unit blown?

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

13. 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

14. Anyone tried sourcing materials direct from Chinese factories?

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

15. How to go about a refund from builder?

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

16. Kitchen Renovation!

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

17. Inflation is killing my build 1 2

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

18. 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

19. Internal Garage Wall Finish

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

20. Free Grand Designs Live Tickets

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

21. Any good places for bulk screw deals?

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

22. Glue required....

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

23. Remove cooker hood chimney - how?

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

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

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

25. Roofers have all the fun

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