General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2798 topics in this forum

1. Labour costs set to rise

   By nod, January 31, 2023
   • 0 replies
   • 575 views
   • 
   • nod
   • January 31, 2023

2. On-site storage for clothes, gloves, etc?

   By Drellingore, January 30, 2023
   • 9 replies
   • 1.2k views
   • 
   • Jenki
   • January 31, 2023

3. Budgets

   By nod, January 28, 2023
   • 6 replies
   • 1.1k views
   • 
   • Mr Punter
   • January 30, 2023

4. So lost our builder today.

   By CalvinHobbes, January 28, 2023
   • 10 replies
   • 1.4k views
   • 
   • patp
   • January 30, 2023

5. Building Regs for bedroom gallery balustrade

   By Andeh, January 29, 2023
   • 6 replies
   • 1.6k views
   • 
   • Radian
   • January 29, 2023

6. cutting 210mm hole in timber frame?

   By markharro, January 28, 2023
   • 12 replies
   • 1.4k views
   • 
   • dpmiller
   • January 29, 2023

7. Anyone got a FLIR camera....

   By NSS, December 13, 2022
   • 17 replies
   • 2.2k views
   • 
   • NSS
   • January 29, 2023

8. Builder asked could we employ him?

   By CalvinHobbes, January 25, 2023
   • 9 replies
   • 1.4k views
   • 
   • andyscotland
   • January 29, 2023

9. Factory to build modular houses

   By Temp, January 26, 2023
   • 3 replies
   • 1k views
   • 
   • markc
   • January 26, 2023

10. Which Manhole cover?

    By Mulberry View, January 24, 2023
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views
    • 
    • PeterW
    • January 24, 2023

11. Wild ASHP running costs...

    By Mulberry View, January 23, 2023
    • 4 replies
    • 895 views
    • 
    • SteamyTea
    • January 23, 2023

12. Building a Block Workshop - ADVICE NEEDED! 1 2 3 4 5

    By stunotch, September 27, 2022
    • 119 replies
    • 20.3k views
    • 
    • saveasteading
    • January 23, 2023

13. WBS and Flue position

    By Redoctober, November 20, 2018   

    • wbs
    • flue
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • wbs
      • flue
      • chimney
    • 22 replies
    • 4.5k views
    • 
    • Temp
    • January 22, 2023

14. Buying large kitchen appliances in advance

    By Seren161, January 19, 2023
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views
    • 
    • ProDave
    • January 20, 2023

15. The solution for all self builds from BD

    By Pocster, January 20, 2023
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views
    • 
    • Pocster
    • January 20, 2023

16. Completion Certificate obtained - finally

    By Happy Valley, January 19, 2023
    • 6 replies
    • 908 views
    • 
    • Happy Valley
    • January 20, 2023

17. How to prepare for electric charging point?

    By CalvinHobbes, January 19, 2023
    • 6 replies
    • 985 views
    • 
    • Kelvin
    • January 20, 2023

18. Generator to supply power to static caravan?

    By Ejfraz, January 14, 2023   

    • caravan
    • silentgenerator
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • caravan
      • silentgenerator
      • offgrid
    • 9 replies
    • 5.4k views
    • 
    • SteamyTea
    • January 19, 2023

19. How can I deal with this - Multiple trusses

    By crispy_wafer, January 19, 2023
    • 1 reply
    • 628 views
    • 
    • Carrerahill
    • January 19, 2023

20. Expanding foam that didn't expand...

    By jayc89, January 19, 2023
    • 10 replies
    • 3.3k views
    • 
    • jayc89
    • January 19, 2023

21. Concrete Floor Repair / Levelling

    By BrennaBoy, January 16, 2023
    • 1 reply
    • 852 views
    • 
    • markc
    • January 17, 2023

22. Roof saga

    By nod, January 14, 2023
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views
    • 
    • MJNewton
    • January 15, 2023

23. Internal birdcage scaffold in vaulted area for timber frame erection?

    By thefoxesmaltings, January 14, 2023
    • 8 replies
    • 1.7k views
    • 
    • Bramco
    • January 14, 2023

24. Stud wall meets Blockwork

    By crispy_wafer, February 20, 2022
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views
    • 
    • crispy_wafer
    • January 14, 2023

25. Local paper did a feature on our house. 1 2

    By Ralph, January 11, 2023
    • 32 replies
    • 4.1k views
    • 
    • Ralph
    • January 13, 2023