General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2693 topics in this forum

1. Wind spinners/ mini turbines?

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

2. Is wood worm really gone?

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

3. Sign off before garage is built

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

4. Recommendations for a Bug Zapper 1 2

   By Ferdinand, July 27, 2019   

   • bug zapper
   • 32 replies
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   • lizzie
   • August 14, 2019

5. Wireless Internet connection 1 2 3

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

6. urgent ... De Walt Drill Bit holder

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

7. Kevin McClod on Self Build

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

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

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

9. Opinel Pruning Knife - Thoughts?

   By Ferdinand, August 3, 2019   

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

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

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

11. Accessible Path to Front Door

    By Ferdinand, August 6, 2019   

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

12. Alcohol ie Surface Cleaners

    By Ferdinand, August 2, 2019   

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

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

13. This makes me sick at heart

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

14. Gas meter boxes

    By Sjk, July 31, 2019   

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

15. Smart renewable heat. Gone bust.

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

16. Tip run 1 2 3

    By Pete, July 21, 2019   

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

17. Heras fence panels plus ancillaries

    By SallyL, July 28, 2019
    • 2 replies
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    • SallyL
    • July 28, 2019

18. Glass balcony explodes in this heat

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

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

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

20. Any suggestions on suppliers for this?

    By Moira Niedzwiecka, July 19, 2019
    • 13 replies
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    • Moira Niedzwiecka
    • July 19, 2019

21. Air brick extensions... or lack of air

    By MartinP, July 18, 2019   

    • airflow
    • 1 reply
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    • Carrerahill
    • July 19, 2019

22. DIY scaffold weather enclosure.

    By K78, July 18, 2019
    • 5 replies
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    • ToughButterCup
    • July 19, 2019

23. AECB

    By K78, July 14, 2019
    • 10 replies
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    • K78
    • July 15, 2019

24. Don't use your digger when you're angry because -

    By ToughButterCup, July 15, 2019
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    • ToughButterCup
    • July 15, 2019

25. Advice please: which of these courses should I do? 1 2

    By ToughButterCup, July 12, 2019
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    • dpmiller
    • July 13, 2019