General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Repaired a broken slate step

   By H F, August 2, 2019
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   • stevemac
   • September 20, 2019

2. Gaps appearing in shed door 1 2

   By H F, August 21, 2019
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   • Onoff
   • September 18, 2019

3. Walking Stick Clips

   By Ferdinand, September 17, 2019   

   • walking stick
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   • Ferdinand
   • September 17, 2019

4. Kwikstage scaffolding questions 1 2 3 4 6

   By Vijay, March 6, 2019
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   • jfb
   • September 17, 2019

5. The solution to house names?

   By Temp, March 27, 2019
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   • SteamyTea
   • September 17, 2019

6. CIL and VAT

   By Jilly, September 12, 2019
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   • newhome
   • September 12, 2019

7. The great Saga of Dumb and Dumber cutting a tree. 1 2 3 4

   By Patrick, July 16, 2019   

   • tree
   • felling
   • (and 1 more)

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   • Patrick
   • September 10, 2019

8. Wall corner tolerances

   By Vijay, September 6, 2019
   • 16 replies
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   • Russell griffiths
   • September 8, 2019

9. Protecting from knocks

   By Triassic, September 6, 2019
   • 8 replies
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   • Ferdinand
   • September 8, 2019

10. Ceiling sound insulation alternatives

    By joe90, September 8, 2019
    • 2 replies
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    • nod
    • September 8, 2019

11. Expanding foam U value

    By Vijay, September 6, 2019
    • 3 replies
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    • oranjeboom
    • September 6, 2019

12. Revolutionary tools 1 2

    By H F, September 4, 2019
    • 30 replies
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    • gravelld
    • September 5, 2019

13. some pics from groundworks

    By redtop, September 4, 2019
    • 3 replies
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    • redtop
    • September 4, 2019

14. Kwikstage scaffold paint needed

    By Vijay, September 2, 2019
    • 7 replies
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    • PeterW
    • September 4, 2019

15. A conversation with a council tax inspector.

    By epsilonGreedy, August 30, 2019
    • 20 replies
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    • ProDave
    • September 2, 2019

16. What is the effect of EPC changes?

    By Ferdinand, August 31, 2019   

    • epc
    • epc standard
    • 19 replies
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    • Ferdinand
    • September 1, 2019

17. outside pipe/.cable conduit

    By SallyL, August 28, 2019
    • 11 replies
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    • Pete
    • August 29, 2019

18. Cleaning or Disposal services??

    By Guest, August 28, 2019
    • 1 reply
    • 625 views
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    • Ferdinand
    • August 28, 2019

19. Electric suction pump to lift water 1metre.

    By epsilonGreedy, August 27, 2019
    • 19 replies
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    • epsilonGreedy
    • August 27, 2019

20. Bog hole Botticelli - 'Botty' for short - struck today ... twice

    By ToughButterCup, August 25, 2019
    • 15 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • August 26, 2019

21. Paint flaking off bench

    By H F, August 25, 2019
    • 3 replies
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    • H F
    • August 26, 2019

22. Cracking oak

    By H F, August 22, 2019
    • 10 replies
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    • H F
    • August 23, 2019

23. How can I draft proof this kitchen cabinet?

    By H F, August 20, 2019
    • 23 replies
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    • PeterW
    • August 22, 2019

24. Wind spinners/ mini turbines?

    By Moira Niedzwiecka, August 10, 2019
    • 23 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • August 22, 2019

25. Is wood worm really gone?

    By H F, August 22, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 943 views
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    • DavidFrancis
    • August 22, 2019