General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2615 topics in this forum

1. Issues with sliding doors 1 2

   By Mandana, May 7, 2021
   • 43 replies
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   • Mandana
   • May 28, 2021

2. Magic brush

   By Pocster, May 18, 2021
   • 16 replies
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   • Onoff
   • May 26, 2021

3. Root Screening Large Bamboo...

   By Mulberry View, May 25, 2021
   • 1 reply
   • 509 views
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   • oldkettle
   • May 26, 2021

4. What to use to fill this gap?

   By Ferdinand, May 24, 2021   

   • skirting gap
   • 13 replies
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   • MikeGrahamT21
   • May 26, 2021

5. Tell us something we didn't know ...

   By BotusBuild, May 26, 2021
   • 1 reply
   • 624 views
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   • markc
   • May 26, 2021

6. Energy costs

   By nod, May 25, 2021
   • 2 replies
   • 577 views
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   • SteamyTea
   • May 25, 2021

7. Fixing carpet grippers to smooth latex screed

   By amavadia, May 24, 2021
   • 8 replies
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   • gc100
   • May 25, 2021

8. Help with steps to get utilities in

   By WWilts, May 22, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 615 views
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   • MikeSharp01
   • May 23, 2021

9. Reassurance and ideas please!

   By Jilly, March 25, 2021
   • 16 replies
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   • Jilly
   • May 18, 2021

10. Which wall plate straps?

    By Arnold9801, May 15, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 630 views
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    • nod
    • May 15, 2021

11. Cracks after roof replacement

    By Jp21, May 15, 2021
    • 3 replies
    • 899 views
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    • ProDave
    • May 15, 2021

12. Building regs on new build services

    By Squirrel33, May 13, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 800 views
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    • Marvin
    • May 14, 2021

13. Electric supply single vs three phase 1 2

    By WWilts, May 6, 2021
    • 47 replies
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    • joth
    • May 13, 2021

14. Kwikstage help...

    By djcdan, May 11, 2021
    • 9 replies
    • 2.1k views
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    • djcdan
    • May 13, 2021

15. Shadow gaps around window boards?

    By PI build, May 11, 2021
    • 13 replies
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    • Construction Channel
    • May 12, 2021

16. Hanging Curtain Pole on UPVC Window

    By soapstar, May 12, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 927 views
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    • soapstar
    • May 12, 2021

17. General order of works

    By djcdan, May 9, 2021
    • 8 replies
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    • Conor
    • May 11, 2021

18. Help! Electrical connection gobbledygook

    By WWilts, May 6, 2021
    • 5 replies
    • 908 views
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    • Mr Punter
    • May 6, 2021

19. Times article on self build

    By Bitpipe, May 6, 2021
    • 0 replies
    • 741 views
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    • Bitpipe
    • May 6, 2021

20. Static Caravan? Or how about this?...

    By Mulberry View, May 2, 2021
    • 22 replies
    • 5.5k views
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    • ToughButterCup
    • May 6, 2021

21. Temporary Builders Supply

    By gc86, May 5, 2021
    • 3 replies
    • 797 views
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    • markc
    • May 5, 2021

22. Building close to the boundary..

    By Temp, May 2, 2021
    • 20 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • newhome
    • May 4, 2021

23. From that to this.....

    By ToughButterCup, May 4, 2021
    • 7 replies
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    • jack
    • May 4, 2021

24. Nail gun recommendations wanted

    By Temp, March 7, 2021
    • 13 replies
    • 4.6k views
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    • Temp
    • May 4, 2021

25. When both houses are extended up to the boundary ...

    By newhome, May 2, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 818 views
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    • newhome
    • May 2, 2021