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1. Time Bombs for Self-Builders: Small errors with large consequences

   By Ferdinand, April 14, 2019   

   • small mistakes
   • big problems
   • 23 replies
   • 4.2k views
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   • ToughButterCup
   • April 16, 2019

2. Broadband FTTP

   By John Parfit, April 12, 2019
   • 1 reply
   • 1.2k views
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   • Jeremy Harris
   • April 12, 2019

3. That Roofers Been Signed Off Sick

   By Triassic, April 9, 2019
   • 18 replies
   • 3.4k views
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   • Sue B
   • April 10, 2019

4. Big milestone - scaffolding down

   By MarkA, April 7, 2019
   • 4 replies
   • 1.4k views
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   • vivienz
   • April 7, 2019

5. Och it’s all worthwhile in the end

   By Tennentslager, April 6, 2019
   • 7 replies
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   • Tennentslager
   • April 7, 2019

6. Are B&Q getting better?

   By Ferdinand, April 5, 2019   

   • b&q getting better
   • integrated soap dish
   • 10 replies
   • 3.9k views
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   • Triassic
   • April 6, 2019

7. Changing electricity supplier 1 2

   By Crofter, March 1, 2019   

   • total heating total control
   • 45 replies
   • 11.5k views
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   • Gow
   • April 4, 2019

8. Lancaster Council self build event

   By newhome, April 3, 2019
   • 2 replies
   • 1.2k views
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   • newhome
   • April 4, 2019

9. Removal of Openreach equipment 1 2

   By vivienz, September 4, 2018
   • 28 replies
   • 11.1k views
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   • Jenni
   • April 3, 2019

10. Getting an address, offering a house name in addition to number

    By Sjk, March 25, 2019
    • 20 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • mafaldina
    • April 1, 2019

11. NEC Sunday??

    By Moira Niedzwiecka, March 30, 2019
    • 17 replies
    • 2.7k views
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    • SiBee
    • April 1, 2019

12. BS5839 & BS5266

    By Pocster, March 29, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • Temp
    • March 29, 2019

13. Not sure if I have the hump. 1 2

    By Russell griffiths, March 27, 2019
    • 36 replies
    • 4.6k views
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    • lizzie
    • March 28, 2019

14. Are balancing ponds of ecological value?

    By Ferdinand, March 28, 2019   

    • ecology
    • balancing ponds
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • ecology
      • balancing ponds
      • suds
    • 10 replies
    • 4k views
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    • Sue B
    • March 28, 2019

15. H&R Show at the NEC - Going..? 1 2

    By PeterW, March 24, 2019
    • 30 replies
    • 4.5k views
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    • lizzie
    • March 28, 2019

16. Shower tray too short, any suggestions?

    By Moira Niedzwiecka, March 25, 2019
    • 8 replies
    • 6.1k views
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    • Mr Punter
    • March 26, 2019

17. Can you get an EPC on a plot of land?

    By NSS, March 25, 2019
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • NSS
    • March 25, 2019

18. TV onto plasterboard wall 1 2

    By Hecateh, March 22, 2019
    • 36 replies
    • 9.1k views
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    • Ed Davies
    • March 25, 2019

19. Flexible Expanding Foam or Expanding Tape?

    By Confused, March 25, 2019
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views
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    • Confused
    • March 25, 2019

20. Planning Documents in North Lincs Council - Help

    By Ferdinand, March 23, 2019   

    • north lincs council; planning application
    • 7 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • March 24, 2019

21. Should I fit solar panels 1 2 3

    By Russell griffiths, February 28, 2019
    • 51 replies
    • 16.9k views
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    • Triassic
    • March 23, 2019

22. Herts police recover £50,000 of stolen tools

    By Crofter, July 2, 2017   

    • theft
    • 5 replies
    • 3.8k views
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    • willbish
    • March 22, 2019

23. There's always bloody something.... (warning pointless rant) 1 2

    By Construction Channel, March 17, 2019
    • 25 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • CC45
    • March 21, 2019

24. Quote for connecting electricity. Is it OK? 1 2

    By Dreadnaught, March 19, 2019   

    • electrical connection
    • trenching quote
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • electrical connection
      • trenching quote
      • ukpn
      • meter box
    • 33 replies
    • 9.6k views
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    • Dreadnaught
    • March 20, 2019

25. Is the whole building industry overpaid? 1 2

    By epsilonGreedy, February 22, 2019
    • 39 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • iSelfBuild
    • March 20, 2019