General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2693 topics in this forum

1. Insulated block n beam.

   By Russell griffiths, April 29, 2018
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   • Patrick
   • March 6, 2019

2. Does anyone have a couple of Schwegler bat boxes?

   By vivienz, March 5, 2019
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   • Barney12
   • March 6, 2019

3. 'Value engineering'

   By eandg, March 4, 2019
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   • newhome
   • March 5, 2019

4. Don’t upset your builder!

   By newhome, August 13, 2018
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   • newhome
   • March 5, 2019

5. Looking for a temperature logging weather station.

   By epsilonGreedy, February 1, 2019
   • 7 replies
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   • Ed Davies
   • March 5, 2019

6. Solar panel bird mesh

   By EverHopefull, March 5, 2019
   • 2 replies
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   • EverHopefull
   • March 5, 2019

7. Build blogs using Social Media Well. Examples needed.

   By Ferdinand, March 3, 2019   

   • social media
   • facebook
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • social media
     • facebook
     • pinterest
     • instagram
   • 8 replies
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   • Ferdinand
   • March 5, 2019

8. A chemical potion to lift winter mildew off blocks.

   By epsilonGreedy, February 14, 2019
   • 15 replies
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   • Onoff
   • March 4, 2019

9. Better Bathrooms

   By Barney12, March 1, 2019
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   • lizzie
   • March 1, 2019

10. Free ticket links

    By Big Neil, January 4, 2019
    • 2 replies
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    • Big Neil
    • February 27, 2019

11. Temporary postbox on plot boundary.

    By epsilonGreedy, February 25, 2019
    • 3 replies
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    • PeterW
    • February 26, 2019

12. Metres Above Ordnance Datum

    By Sjk, February 22, 2019   

    • measuring
    • 9 replies
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    • TerryE
    • February 25, 2019

13. Easement cost

    By nickw, February 23, 2019
    • 10 replies
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    • Gone West
    • February 24, 2019

14. Barn conversion and timber frame

    By MattJ, February 23, 2019   

    • barn
    • conversion
    • (and 2 more)

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      • barn
      • conversion
      • timber frame
      • woode frame
    • 3 replies
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    • PeterW
    • February 24, 2019

15. Check mate! 1 2 3

    By EverHopefull, February 20, 2019
    • 57 replies
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    • Mr Punter
    • February 21, 2019

16. asbestos

    By lizzie, February 19, 2019
    • 16 replies
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    • newhome
    • February 20, 2019

17. Concrete pump, recommended company

    By Russell griffiths, February 18, 2019
    • 0 replies
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    • Russell griffiths
    • February 18, 2019

18. Outside Pool That The Dogs Can Use

    By Boris, February 17, 2019
    • 10 replies
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    • Cpd
    • February 18, 2019

19. good video on net zero energy home

    By scottishjohn, February 16, 2019
    • 20 replies
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    • Ed Davies
    • February 17, 2019

20. Kitchen Layout

    By Sjk, February 16, 2019   

    • selfbuild
    • 5 replies
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    • TerryE
    • February 17, 2019

21. Shower traps in screed floors

    By vfrdave, February 15, 2019   

    • shower traps
    • screed
    • 1 reply
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    • Temp
    • February 16, 2019

22. Mild panic as rollercoster ride begins!

    By EverHopefull, February 13, 2019
    • 9 replies
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    • Ferdinand
    • February 13, 2019

23. Cost of finishing Annexe...we got the first quote & WOW I am shocked!

    By RenoNewb, February 11, 2019
    • 17 replies
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    • PeterW
    • February 12, 2019

24. Things going bump in the night!

    By Redoctober, January 24, 2019   

    • timber frame
    • 13 replies
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    • ToughButterCup
    • February 11, 2019

25. Cold bridge, condensation risk, internal wall.

    By Russell griffiths, February 8, 2019
    • 3 replies
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    • Russell griffiths
    • February 8, 2019