General Self Build & DIY Discussion

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1. Cleaning or Disposal services??

   By Guest, August 28, 2019
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   • Ferdinand
   • August 28, 2019

2. Electric suction pump to lift water 1metre.

   By epsilonGreedy, August 27, 2019
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   • epsilonGreedy
   • August 27, 2019

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

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

4. Paint flaking off bench

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

5. Cracking oak

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

6. How can I draft proof this kitchen cabinet?

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

7. Wind spinners/ mini turbines?

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

8. Is wood worm really gone?

   By H F, August 22, 2019
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   • DavidFrancis
   • August 22, 2019

9. Sign off before garage is built

   By recoveringbuilder, August 17, 2019
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   • newhome
   • August 18, 2019

10. Recommendations for a Bug Zapper 1 2

    By Ferdinand, July 27, 2019   

    • bug zapper
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    • lizzie
    • August 14, 2019

11. Wireless Internet connection 1 2 3

    By lizzie, July 30, 2019
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    • lizzie
    • August 14, 2019

12. urgent ... De Walt Drill Bit holder

    By Ferdinand, August 13, 2019
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    • Temp
    • August 13, 2019

13. Kevin McClod on Self Build

    By SteamyTea, August 9, 2019
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    • Ferdinand
    • August 13, 2019

14. Self build costs - those who used their own labour 1 2

    By rh2205, August 7, 2019
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    • CC45
    • August 9, 2019

15. Opinel Pruning Knife - Thoughts?

    By Ferdinand, August 3, 2019   

    • pruning knife
    • pruner
    • 13 replies
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    • Ferdinand
    • August 9, 2019

16. Arrrgh can't make my mind up! 1 2

    By gc100, August 5, 2019
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    • ProDave
    • August 8, 2019

17. Accessible Path to Front Door

    By Ferdinand, August 6, 2019   

    • accessible pathway
    • ramp
    • 0 replies
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    • Ferdinand
    • August 6, 2019

18. Alcohol ie Surface Cleaners

    By Ferdinand, August 2, 2019   

    • pickle my bones in alcohol
    • degreaser
    • (and 2 more)

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      • degreaser
      • turpentine
      • acetone
    • 13 replies
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    • Ferdinand
    • August 3, 2019

19. This makes me sick at heart

    By ToughButterCup, August 1, 2019
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    • SteamyTea
    • August 1, 2019

20. Gas meter boxes

    By Sjk, July 31, 2019   

    • new build
    • 3 replies
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    • Rob99
    • July 31, 2019

21. Smart renewable heat. Gone bust.

    By Russell griffiths, July 31, 2019
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    • Russell griffiths
    • July 31, 2019

22. Tip run 1 2 3

    By Pete, July 21, 2019   

    • re-cycling
    • plasterboard
    • 52 replies
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    • Carrerahill
    • July 29, 2019

23. Heras fence panels plus ancillaries

    By SallyL, July 28, 2019
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    • SallyL
    • July 28, 2019

24. Glass balcony explodes in this heat

    By Tennentslager, July 25, 2019
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    • Mr Punter
    • July 26, 2019

25. Our BCO's a nice chap. Honestly. But ...

    By ToughButterCup, July 22, 2019
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    • ADLIan
    • July 23, 2019