General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2724 topics in this forum

1. (Un)Reliability of Contractors

   By LA3222, March 13, 2020
   • 15 replies
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   • LA3222
   • March 14, 2020

2. Securing PV panels to shipping container

   By NWGEAR, March 12, 2020
   • 14 replies
   • 3.9k views
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   • scottishjohn
   • March 13, 2020

3. The NEC March Home Building show has been postponed.

   By epsilonGreedy, March 10, 2020
   • 3 replies
   • 1.1k views
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   • Jeremy Harris
   • March 10, 2020

4. Getting a little frustrated

   By Stewpot, March 6, 2020
   • 9 replies
   • 2.5k views
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   • newhome
   • March 7, 2020

5. Curtain pole fixing

   By oldkettle, March 7, 2020
   • 9 replies
   • 1.7k views
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   • oldkettle
   • March 7, 2020

6. Using a touring caravan as a site brew room and more

   By Olly P, March 3, 2020
   • 8 replies
   • 1.9k views
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   • dnb
   • March 6, 2020

7. Brinno Camera Advice

   By Ralph, March 2, 2020
   • 6 replies
   • 1.6k views
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   • ToughButterCup
   • March 5, 2020

8. 'you've got a problem'

   By Simplysimon, March 3, 2020   

   • architects
   • mistakes
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • architects
     • mistakes
     • wrong size
   • 14 replies
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   • ProDave
   • March 5, 2020

9. How to protect heads from scaffold pipe ends.

   By epsilonGreedy, March 3, 2020
   • 6 replies
   • 1.5k views
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   • epsilonGreedy
   • March 4, 2020

10. Design for Green Wall

    By Ferdinand, February 5, 2020   

    • green wall
    • herbs
    • (and 1 more)

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      • green wall
      • herbs
      • microgreens
    • 4 replies
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    • Ferdinand
    • March 2, 2020

11. Divergence: what does Bosch know that we don't?

    By ToughButterCup, February 28, 2020
    • 13 replies
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    • ToughButterCup
    • March 1, 2020

12. Most expensive trade, you’ve had. 1 2

    By Russell griffiths, February 28, 2020
    • 27 replies
    • 6.1k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • March 1, 2020

13. Sink Hole

    By ProDave, February 29, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 975 views
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    • joe90
    • February 29, 2020

14. Amazon Echo Gen 3 is here.

    By Ferdinand, February 26, 2020   

    • amazon echo
    • 9 replies
    • 2k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • February 26, 2020

15. Don't forget to pay that bill!

    By epsilonGreedy, January 22, 2019
    • 19 replies
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    • newhome
    • February 26, 2020

16. Casting thin concrete.

    By Russell griffiths, February 24, 2020
    • 5 replies
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    • Temp
    • February 24, 2020

17. How to dismantle a sofa for disposal...

    By Ferdinand, February 20, 2020   

    • sofa
    • dismantle
    • 19 replies
    • 11k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • February 22, 2020

18. Extortionate Quote from DNO to lay underground cables, can anybody advise. 1 2

    By Ants, February 13, 2020
    • 33 replies
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    • Randomiser
    • February 21, 2020

19. Insuring goods in a warehouse (not self-storage)

    By ToughButterCup, January 9, 2018   

    • storage
    • insurance
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • AdamSee
    • February 21, 2020

20. Little things please my little mind

    By NSS, February 20, 2020
    • 8 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • February 21, 2020

21. Site layout of plot

    By StevieD, February 17, 2020   

    • layout plan
    • 6 replies
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    • Ferdinand
    • February 19, 2020

22. Screwing into concrete: hole size guide 1 2

    By ToughButterCup, February 18, 2020
    • 27 replies
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    • Onoff
    • February 19, 2020

23. House naming..need inspiration 1 2 3

    By SuperJohnG, February 15, 2020
    • 54 replies
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    • Ferdinand
    • February 19, 2020

24. A New Wall Appeared from Santa

    By Ferdinand, February 18, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • February 18, 2020

25. Going round in circles with Southern Water

    By dnb, February 17, 2020
    • 7 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • Gone West
    • February 18, 2020