General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2818 topics in this forum

1. CCJ for unpaid work

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

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

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

3. Smart meter battery issue

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

4. Easy internal walls and ceiling

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

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

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

6. Fire Angel good customer service

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

7. Slate roof repairs - hall hooks etc

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

8. What paint colour best emulates window glazing?

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

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

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

10. Stairs, building regs.

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

11. Removing clear silicone from glass

    By Rob99, October 12, 2020
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    • PeterW
    • October 12, 2020

12. Expanding Foam Can - cleaning?

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

13. A cautionary tale....

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

14. 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

15. Key cupboard (not Key safe)

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

16. Questions for appointed builder

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

17. Mortgage confusion!

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

18. Been a funny ol day

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

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

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

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

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

21. Completion approaching, what is required?

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

22. Coping with imperfections...

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

23. Builder in financial trouble 1 2

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

24. Boards required

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

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

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