General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2782 topics in this forum

1. Energy costs

   By nod, May 25, 2021
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   • SteamyTea
   • May 25, 2021

2. Fixing carpet grippers to smooth latex screed

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

3. Help with steps to get utilities in

   By WWilts, May 22, 2021
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   • MikeSharp01
   • May 23, 2021

4. Reassurance and ideas please!

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

5. Which wall plate straps?

   By Arnold9801, May 15, 2021
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   • nod
   • May 15, 2021

6. Cracks after roof replacement

   By Jp21, May 15, 2021
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   • ProDave
   • May 15, 2021

7. Building regs on new build services

   By Squirrel33, May 13, 2021
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   • Marvin
   • May 14, 2021

8. Electric supply single vs three phase 1 2

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

9. Kwikstage help...

   By djcdan, May 11, 2021
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   • djcdan
   • May 13, 2021

10. Shadow gaps around window boards?

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

11. Hanging Curtain Pole on UPVC Window

    By soapstar, May 12, 2021
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    • soapstar
    • May 12, 2021

12. General order of works

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

13. Help! Electrical connection gobbledygook

    By WWilts, May 6, 2021
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    • Mr Punter
    • May 6, 2021

14. Times article on self build

    By Bitpipe, May 6, 2021
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    • Bitpipe
    • May 6, 2021

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

    By Mulberry View, May 2, 2021
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    • ToughButterCup
    • May 6, 2021

16. Temporary Builders Supply

    By gc86, May 5, 2021
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    • markc
    • May 5, 2021

17. Building close to the boundary..

    By Temp, May 2, 2021
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    • newhome
    • May 4, 2021

18. From that to this.....

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

19. Nail gun recommendations wanted

    By Temp, March 7, 2021
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    • Temp
    • May 4, 2021

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

    By newhome, May 2, 2021
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    • newhome
    • May 2, 2021

21. Services Mapping...

    By Mulberry View, April 30, 2021
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    • Russell griffiths
    • May 1, 2021

22. Going it alone...advice please

    By Gem77, April 30, 2021
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    • Gem77
    • April 30, 2021

23. Why are tradesman so unreliable... any Brickies looking for work in East Sussex?

    By sean1933, April 15, 2021
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    • nod
    • April 30, 2021

24. How big is yours?

    By Mulberry View, April 27, 2021
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    • Mulberry View
    • April 28, 2021

25. Electric meter

    By WWilts, April 26, 2021
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    • Temp
    • April 27, 2021