General Self Build & DIY Discussion

2724 topics in this forum

1. Slowly edging forwards towards moving in

   By ProDave, June 12, 2018
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   • newhome
   • June 13, 2018

2. Blinds for internorm sliders

   By lizzie, May 30, 2018
   • 17 replies
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   • lizzie
   • June 11, 2018

3. The joy of ex-display 1 2

   By Moira Niedzwiecka, June 7, 2018
   • 26 replies
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   • Moira Niedzwiecka
   • June 9, 2018

4. Trusted Trader Schemes

   By Ferdinand, June 8, 2018
   • 5 replies
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   • Jeremy Harris
   • June 8, 2018

5. Barrier to channel away surface water.

   By epsilonGreedy, June 6, 2018
   • 8 replies
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   • Temp
   • June 7, 2018

6. external blinds 1 2

   By lizzie, May 22, 2018   

   • solar gain
   • shading
   • (and 1 more)

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     • solar gain
     • shading
     • overheating
   • 41 replies
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   • lizzie
   • June 6, 2018

7. Skip License on a Private Road

   By Ferdinand, June 4, 2018
   • 13 replies
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   • Ferdinand
   • June 5, 2018

8. I hate all tradesmen 1 2 3 4 5

   By Pocster, June 3, 2018
   • 100 replies
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   • CC45
   • June 4, 2018

9. Threshold detail

   By Russell griffiths, May 29, 2018
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   • TerryE
   • June 4, 2018

10. How do I chop this up? 1 2 3

    By newhome, May 28, 2018
    • 69 replies
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    • Nickfromwales
    • June 3, 2018

11. How to get services to static caravan during the build

    By MirandaPoth, May 31, 2018
    • 4 replies
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    • Russell griffiths
    • May 31, 2018

12. Air volume, air brick

    By Russell griffiths, May 31, 2018
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    • Russell griffiths
    • May 31, 2018

13. Phone Line

    By GrantMcscott, May 22, 2018
    • 12 replies
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    • PeterW
    • May 31, 2018

14. A day we thought would never come.

    By Moira Niedzwiecka, May 28, 2018
    • 15 replies
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    • vivienz
    • May 29, 2018

15. Once started, do you ever stop self-building? 1 2

    By ToughButterCup, May 27, 2018
    • 32 replies
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    • Crofter
    • May 28, 2018

16. APL Midlands - Access Products Ltd (Walsall)

    By Ferdinand, May 28, 2018   

    • acces products midlands
    • apl
    • (and 4 more)

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      • apl
      • rosella rubber
      • wheelbarrow bargain
      • mercia trading ltd
      • abacus rubber
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    • Ferdinand
    • May 28, 2018

17. Motivating other people is one thing, but .... 1 2

    By ToughButterCup, April 23, 2018   

    • motivation
    • energy
    • 41 replies
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    • Cpd
    • May 28, 2018

18. Bank Holiday fun: the cherry on the cake!

    By Dreadnaught, May 25, 2018
    • 24 replies
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    • Cpd
    • May 27, 2018

19. Help to find a thread please.

    By Moira Niedzwiecka, May 26, 2018   

    • ceiling insulation
    • noise attenuation
    • (and 1 more)

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      • ceiling insulation
      • noise attenuation
      • sound proofing
    • 4 replies
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    • Moira Niedzwiecka
    • May 26, 2018

20. Come on baby, light my fire! 1 2

    By vivienz, May 22, 2018   

    • bonfire
    • hedgerows
    • (and 1 more)

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      • hedgerows
      • combustible
    • 27 replies
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    • Temp
    • May 23, 2018

21. New Wood burning stoves banned

    By Triassic, May 22, 2018
    • 7 replies
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    • epsilonGreedy
    • May 22, 2018

22. ducts....oh dear!

    By lizzie, May 22, 2018
    • 7 replies
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    • lizzie
    • May 22, 2018

23. Health Cash Plans

    By Ferdinand, May 15, 2018   

    • healthcare cash plans
    • westfield
    • (and 2 more)

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      • healthcare cash plans
      • westfield
      • hospital saturday fund
      • health cash plan
    • 13 replies
    • 11.6k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • May 21, 2018

24. Towel rail design : or rather the opposite

    By ToughButterCup, May 19, 2018   

    • towel rail
    • towelrail
    • 18 replies
    • 3k views
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    • Gone West
    • May 20, 2018

25. Hosepipe adaptor

    By newhome, May 19, 2018
    • 1 reply
    • 964 views
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    • PeterW
    • May 19, 2018