General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Alternative to openreach

   By GaryM, August 23, 2020
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   • Gone West
   • August 24, 2020

2. You're underground what did you expect ? 1 2 3 4 9

   By Pocster, July 22, 2020
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   • Onoff
   • August 24, 2020

3. Utilities

   By nod, August 23, 2020
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   • PeterW
   • August 23, 2020

4. Oil spill decontamination.

   By ProDave, July 29, 2020
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   • scottishjohn
   • August 23, 2020

5. Front gates...Advice needed. 1 2

   By Big Jimbo, April 18, 2020
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   • vfrdave
   • August 23, 2020

6. Damaged electrical cables

   By Mandana, August 20, 2020
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   • Mandana
   • August 20, 2020

7. ' avin' a rough day

   By ToughButterCup, August 19, 2020
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   • scottishjohn
   • August 19, 2020

8. Contractor Retention

   By Water, August 18, 2020
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   • Conor
   • August 19, 2020

9. Anonymous Bosch (Ian )

   By nod, August 7, 2020
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   • Onoff
   • August 19, 2020

10. Mates Rates, Barnsley/Wakefield

    By markc, August 18, 2020
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    • markc
    • August 18, 2020

11. Results

    By Thedreamer, August 13, 2020
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    • newhome
    • August 13, 2020

12. Anyone imported windows from Poland and how did you get on?

    By Beroboyz, August 13, 2020   

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    • Patrick
    • August 13, 2020

13. Gawler Tape for SIPs build

    By Mandana, August 13, 2020
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    • Mandana
    • August 13, 2020

14. Sound: Next step after Alexa Echo Plus

    By Ferdinand, August 12, 2020   

    • alexa
    • sound system
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    • redtop
    • August 13, 2020

15. Design app

    By Micharlblueboy, August 11, 2020
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    • Micharlblueboy
    • August 12, 2020

16. LVT flooring VAT free on new build?

    By Balou, August 11, 2020
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    • Balou
    • August 11, 2020

17. Delivery charges

    By ianfish, August 6, 2020   

    • costs
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    • ianfish
    • August 6, 2020

18. Air tightness advice needed on a dormer bungalow new build

    By Olly P, August 2, 2020
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    • Chablais
    • August 3, 2020

19. How to Fix MDF (Instead of Plasterboard) to Stud Walls

    By timsk, August 2, 2020
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    • Simplysimon
    • August 3, 2020

20. Lift 1 2

    By Pocster, July 29, 2020
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    • Nickfromwales
    • July 31, 2020

21. RHI FOR IDIOTS

    By Russell griffiths, July 30, 2020
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    • Ferdinand
    • July 30, 2020

22. Building on a plot with difficult access...

    By Mulberry View, July 28, 2020
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    • PeterW
    • July 30, 2020

23. Bedroom smoke alarm and fire door needed?

    By IanMartin, July 28, 2020   

    • smoke alarm
    • fire door
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    • IanMartin
    • July 29, 2020

24. “Hidden Elevations” 1 2

    By Mandana, July 16, 2020
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    • Mandana
    • July 28, 2020

25. Screed movement joints

    By Russell griffiths, July 27, 2020
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    • nod
    • July 27, 2020