General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2486 topics in this forum

1. Trying to decide on type of wood for staircase - OAK or WENGE

   By MikeSmyth, October 8, 2020
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   • Construction Channel
   • October 8, 2020

2. Key cupboard (not Key safe)

   By ToughButterCup, October 8, 2020
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   • ProDave
   • October 8, 2020

3. Questions for appointed builder

   By Mandana, October 8, 2020
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   • Mandana
   • October 8, 2020

4. Mortgage confusion!

   By bpk101, October 2, 2020
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   • Buzz
   • October 6, 2020

5. Been a funny ol day

   By Russell griffiths, September 29, 2020
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   • SteamyTea
   • October 5, 2020

6. Empty Plot vs. House to Demolish – which option?

   By bpk101, October 3, 2020
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   • Bitpipe
   • October 4, 2020

7. Stand back and stand by. Nuvver fine mess.

   By ToughButterCup, October 3, 2020
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   • ToughButterCup
   • October 3, 2020

8. Completion approaching, what is required?

   By dysty42, September 30, 2020
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   • Big Jimbo
   • October 2, 2020

9. Coping with imperfections...

   By MJNewton, September 29, 2020
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   • Onoff
   • September 30, 2020

10. Builder in financial trouble 1 2

    By Gem77, September 27, 2020
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    • Gem77
    • September 30, 2020

11. Boards required

    By eandg, September 29, 2020
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    • nod
    • September 30, 2020

12. Self-Build first steps – advice sought 1 2

    By bpk101, September 18, 2020
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    • AliG
    • September 29, 2020

13. Dual flush toilets waste water

    By Ferdinand, September 29, 2020   

    • dual flush
    • water saving
    • 5 replies
    • 760 views
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    • ProDave
    • September 29, 2020

14. Any Tree experts in the house?

    By Mulberry View, September 28, 2020
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    • PeterW
    • September 28, 2020

15. Water pipe depth - urgent!

    By Dreadnaught, September 19, 2020   

    • groundworks
    • water pipe
    • 15 replies
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    • Oz07
    • September 23, 2020

16. Help me understand /m2 pricing better.

    By Ramaya, September 21, 2020   

    • selfbuild
    • price
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      • selfbuild
      • price
      • funding
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    • the_r_sole
    • September 21, 2020

17. Carbon Monoxide secrecy or location

    By DC5, September 19, 2020
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    • Big Jimbo
    • September 20, 2020

18. Help me pick a builder

    By Linto, September 17, 2020
    • 9 replies
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    • Linto
    • September 18, 2020

19. B1 / B8 Use Class Query

    By Ferdinand, September 18, 2020   

    • change of use
    • 1 reply
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    • Ferdinand
    • September 18, 2020

20. I did laugh ...

    By Pocster, September 17, 2020
    • 6 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • September 17, 2020

21. Site accident causes visit to police station.

    By epsilonGreedy, September 13, 2020
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    • Oz07
    • September 16, 2020

22. Buy or build a house ?

    By Dos, September 15, 2020
    • 12 replies
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    • scottishjohn
    • September 16, 2020

23. Sellotape and elastic band IT mess at BM

    By epsilonGreedy, September 14, 2020
    • 4 replies
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    • epsilonGreedy
    • September 15, 2020

24. Neighbourly land theft...

    By Mulberry View, September 9, 2020
    • 20 replies
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    • Mulberry View
    • September 14, 2020

25. Which mobile mast am I reaching?

    By epsilonGreedy, September 1, 2020
    • 12 replies
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    • gc100
    • September 11, 2020