General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2724 topics in this forum

1. Downside to our build

   By Pete, October 12, 2020   

   • birds
   • dying
   • 15 replies
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   • Ferdinand
   • October 28, 2020

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

   By readiescards, October 27, 2020
   • 3 replies
   • 967 views
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   • Tennentslager
   • October 27, 2020

3. Perfectionism, finishing quality and builders 1 2

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

4. How Many Carbon Monoxide Alarms

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

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

   By Ferdinand, October 24, 2020
   • 0 replies
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   • Ferdinand
   • October 24, 2020

6. Site prep for static or a lodge

   By Tom, October 20, 2020   

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

7. CCJ for unpaid work

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

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

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

9. Smart meter battery issue

   By Temp, October 17, 2020
   • 0 replies
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   • Temp
   • October 17, 2020

10. Easy internal walls and ceiling

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

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

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

12. Fire Angel good customer service

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

13. Slate roof repairs - hall hooks etc

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

14. What paint colour best emulates window glazing?

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

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

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

16. Stairs, building regs.

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

17. Removing clear silicone from glass

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

18. Expanding Foam Can - cleaning?

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

19. A cautionary tale....

    By ToughButterCup, October 11, 2020
    • 0 replies
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    • ToughButterCup
    • October 11, 2020

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

    By MikeSmyth, October 8, 2020
    • 8 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • Construction Channel
    • October 8, 2020

21. Key cupboard (not Key safe)

    By ToughButterCup, October 8, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 807 views
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    • ProDave
    • October 8, 2020

22. Questions for appointed builder

    By Mandana, October 8, 2020
    • 0 replies
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    • Mandana
    • October 8, 2020

23. Mortgage confusion!

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

24. Been a funny ol day

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

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

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