General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Things not going to plan

   By nod, April 16, 2022
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   • Brickie
   • April 19, 2022

2. En-suite drainage.

   By saveasteading, April 14, 2022
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   • saveasteading
   • April 15, 2022

3. Fuel Bill Rises 1 2

   By nod, February 3, 2022
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   • Onoff
   • April 15, 2022

4. Reducing accidents for elderly 1 2

   By CalvinHobbes, March 25, 2022
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   • jack
   • April 11, 2022

5. Living in a passive house? 1 2

   By Rubecula, March 23, 2022
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   • Adam2
   • April 8, 2022

6. PIR price increase

   By Buzz, April 6, 2022   

   • insulation
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   • Onoff
   • April 6, 2022

7. Current build costs?

   By flanagaj, April 5, 2022
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   • 7dayworker
   • April 6, 2022

8. Are any energy companies taking on new customers?

   By jayc89, April 3, 2022
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   • SimonD
   • April 4, 2022

9. Running in water supply

   By John R, April 2, 2022
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   • John R
   • April 2, 2022

10. Door threshold

    By crispy_wafer, April 2, 2022
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    • Radian
    • April 2, 2022

11. Footings

    By nod, March 31, 2022
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    • Mr Punter
    • March 31, 2022

12. Truck Floor Re-line....

    By Mulberry View, March 30, 2022
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    • Mulberry View
    • March 31, 2022

13. Any comments

    By nod, March 30, 2022
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    • ProDave
    • March 30, 2022

14. Building hollow block wall on exterior tiled floor

    By azk404, March 20, 2022
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    • azk404
    • March 30, 2022

15. acrow props in a hurry near Inverness

    By saveasteading, March 25, 2022
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    • saveasteading
    • March 27, 2022

16. Dozer

    By nod, March 25, 2022
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    • Ronan 1
    • March 27, 2022

17. Turning a plot into a Building Site...

    By Mulberry View, March 26, 2022
    • 3 replies
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    • ProDave
    • March 27, 2022

18. Finally made a start

    By nod, March 24, 2022
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    • Mr Punter
    • March 24, 2022

19. "Oh no, the rooms look so small"

    By Selfbuildsarah, March 24, 2022
    • 8 replies
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    • Simplysimon
    • March 24, 2022

20. Test

    By nod, March 24, 2022
    • 1 reply
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    • JohnMo
    • March 24, 2022

21. Paying tips to delivery drivers 1 2

    By Omnibuswoman, March 23, 2022
    • 42 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • March 24, 2022

22. Energy deal up for renewal :(

    By jayc89, March 23, 2022
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    • jayc89
    • March 23, 2022

23. War and self-building : the possible effects on self-builders 1 2

    By ToughButterCup, February 26, 2022
    • 41 replies
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    • Marvin
    • March 22, 2022

24. What’s the worst mistake you’ve made on your build? 1 2 3 4

    By Adsibob, March 12, 2022
    • 91 replies
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    • Gus Potter
    • March 21, 2022

25. Cutting Actis Hybris!!

    By Arnold9801, March 21, 2022
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    • Arnold9801
    • March 21, 2022