General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2486 topics in this forum

1. Haggling: has it worked for you? (Oct 2020)

   By BotusBuild, October 28, 2020
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   • Oz07
   • November 2, 2020

2. Metal tracer, for plastic pipes

   By Russell griffiths, November 1, 2020
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   • SuperJohnG
   • November 1, 2020

3. MDF primer

   By Russell griffiths, November 1, 2020
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   • ToughButterCup
   • November 1, 2020

4. Any good build-related books?

   By Mulberry View, October 31, 2020
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   • Thorfun
   • November 1, 2020

5. Architect - Making the maths add up...

   By Mulberry View, October 27, 2020
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   • Mr Punter
   • October 29, 2020

6. Looking for an app which I can use to show me the gradient of my land.... 1 2

   By Oxbow16, October 22, 2020
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   • Gone West
   • October 29, 2020

7. Downside to our build

   By Pete, October 12, 2020   

   • birds
   • dying
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   • Ferdinand
   • October 28, 2020

8. The Stables holiday cottage, Lincolnshire. Barn conversion time lapse video

   By readiescards, October 27, 2020
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   • Tennentslager
   • October 27, 2020

9. Perfectionism, finishing quality and builders 1 2

   By ReX, September 20, 2020
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   • farm boy
   • October 26, 2020

10. How Many Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    By Drew1000, October 26, 2020
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    • ProDave
    • October 26, 2020

11. Mortgages ... going UP (slightly, for now)

    By Ferdinand, October 24, 2020
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    • Ferdinand
    • October 24, 2020

12. Site prep for static or a lodge

    By Tom, October 20, 2020   

    • static caravan
    • 9 replies
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    • Tom
    • October 20, 2020

13. CCJ for unpaid work

    By jfb, October 19, 2020
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    • PeterW
    • October 19, 2020

14. Floating shelves.... How deep to go?

    By ToughButterCup, October 19, 2020
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    • Mr Punter
    • October 19, 2020

15. Smart meter battery issue

    By Temp, October 17, 2020
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    • Temp
    • October 17, 2020

16. Easy internal walls and ceiling

    By Pocster, October 17, 2020
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    • Pocster
    • October 17, 2020

17. And the best cure for this is ....

    By ToughButterCup, October 17, 2020
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    • Oz07
    • October 17, 2020

18. Fire Angel good customer service

    By Ferdinand, October 8, 2020
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    • Ferdinand
    • October 15, 2020

19. Slate roof repairs - hall hooks etc

    By DC5, October 12, 2020
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    • DC5
    • October 13, 2020

20. What paint colour best emulates window glazing?

    By epsilonGreedy, October 13, 2020
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    • daiking
    • October 13, 2020

21. What is the official name of this latch type.

    By epsilonGreedy, October 13, 2020
    • 2 replies
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    • epsilonGreedy
    • October 13, 2020

22. Stairs, building regs.

    By Russell griffiths, October 12, 2020
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    • joe90
    • October 12, 2020

23. Removing clear silicone from glass

    By Rob99, October 12, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 513 views
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    • PeterW
    • October 12, 2020

24. Expanding Foam Can - cleaning?

    By mike2016, October 12, 2020
    • 7 replies
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    • wozza
    • October 12, 2020

25. A cautionary tale....

    By ToughButterCup, October 11, 2020
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    • ToughButterCup
    • October 11, 2020