General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2619 topics in this forum

1. Non compliant outside drainage

   By AdaminCymru, April 6
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   • Mr Punter
   • April 7

2. Brise Soleil

   By mike2016, November 24, 2023
   • 5 replies
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   • Jenni
   • April 5

3. Dispute with tradesman

   By Roundtuit, March 31
   • 12 replies
   • 675 views
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   • FluxyCored
   • April 3

4. Essential new tool

   By saveasteading, April 1
   • 8 replies
   • 404 views
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   • scottishjohn
   • April 2

5. Install STP and mobile home before PP grant?

   By flanagaj, March 31
   • 2 replies
   • 276 views
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   • flanagaj
   • April 1

6. Wrapping up contract and liquidated damages

   By Andehh, July 16, 2023
   • 11 replies
   • 1.3k views
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   • Mr Punter
   • March 29

7. Man Enough

   By nod, March 29
   • 1 reply
   • 296 views
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   • ToughButterCup
   • March 29

8. Resin worktops for kitchen - has anyone else tried making one?

   By Vesa, March 28
   • 16 replies
   • 844 views
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   • Vesa
   • March 28

9. Anyone considered a compact tractor?

   By Drellingore, March 25
   • 8 replies
   • 540 views
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   • Drellingore
   • March 28

10. Electricity Cable Connection

    By HighlandHopeful, March 28
    • 5 replies
    • 383 views
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    • joth
    • March 28

11. DPM and block and beam floor

    By Glee, March 21
    • 22 replies
    • 1k views
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    • Tony L
    • March 28

12. When Can We Move In?

    By MortarThePoint, March 25
    • 19 replies
    • 888 views
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    • DownSouth
    • March 26

13. How to fit this lintel?

    By Unforgiven, March 22
    • 6 replies
    • 483 views
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    • Unforgiven
    • March 26

14. First Time Using OSB for Shed Walls – Paint or Treat It First?

    By Sam James, March 23
    • 1 reply
    • 285 views
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    • Conor
    • March 23

15. Q&A on our self-build, as featured on Grand Designs 2024

    By thefoxesmaltings, October 16, 2024
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    • 3.6k views
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    • Drellingore
    • March 20

16. DPM in subfloor

    By Joshua Graham, March 19   

    • damp
    • underfloor
    • 2 replies
    • 327 views
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    • Joshua Graham
    • March 19

17. Convincing my wife that a static caravan makes sense 1 2 3

    By flanagaj, May 19, 2024
    • 67 replies
    • 5.2k views
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    • SteamyTea
    • March 19

18. Perfect energy rating – until he got a heat pump

    By Temp, March 17
    • 5 replies
    • 380 views
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    • nod
    • March 18

19. Good books on self build project management?

    By Rachieble, March 11
    • 21 replies
    • 846 views
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    • Gus Potter
    • March 14

20. Best filler for floor joist holes

    By DKenn, March 6
    • 9 replies
    • 591 views
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    • pritch
    • March 9

21. How to find tradesmen for the 'inbetween' bits

    By Rachieble, March 8
    • 4 replies
    • 410 views
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    • pritch
    • March 9

22. Removing tree ear marked for retention

    By flanagaj, February 27
    • 22 replies
    • 1k views
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    • Cliffpope
    • March 6

23. Cladding beam under balcony

    By Streetfield, March 5
    • 0 replies
    • 343 views
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    • Streetfield
    • March 5

24. Trouble with builder not finishing work

    By Stotherd, March 3
    • 2 replies
    • 313 views
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    • Temp
    • March 3

25. Mist coating new plaster. Things I have found out.

    By Russell griffiths, February 22
    • 9 replies
    • 881 views
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    • pritch
    • February 27