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1. Welcomes and Introductions

   New D.I.Y member introductions. Reply to your intro here for access to the rest of the website :-)

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   • Hi.
   • By mikeyboy, September 3, 2022
2. DIY Announcements and News

   The DIY Forum News & Announcements

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   • New member registrations
   • By Rich, February 2, 2013
3. General chit-chat

   Any DIY related chit chat that is not a request for help or specific problem related. Almost anything goes in here.

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   • Glass edge trim to support a glass lid.
   • By mikeyboy, September 3, 2022
4. Appliances

   Home appliance repairs & DIY appliances.

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   • Dishwashers
   • By Guest gissle, November 17, 2012
5. Building & Bricklaying

   All your building issues and problems here.

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   • conservatory founds
   • By peterdewolf, February 19, 2018
6. Buying & Selling Property

   Horror story or swift move! Share your property buying experience or get advice here.

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   • Be careful
   • By Rich, July 29, 2012
7. Carpentry & Woodwork

   Carpentry and Woodwork issues and problems here.

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   • Double door frame
   • By willsie01, May 6, 2019
8. DIY Nightmares & Cowboy Builders

   Share your experiences and dealings with DIY Nightmares and cowboy builders here.

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   • Valley Fencing in Croydon
   • By Rich, August 16, 2017
9. Electrical & Lighting

   All your UK electrical issues and problems here.

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   • Light Bulbs not lasting
   • By geordief, October 6, 2020
10. Flooring

    Any Flooring related queries and problems with your flooring go in here.

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    • CARPET HELP
    • By Rich, August 1, 2017
11. Gardening and exterior

    All your gardening and exterior issues and problems here.

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    • ISSUE WITH NEIGHBOUR PUTTING UP A FENCE
    • By geek84, October 23
12. Metalworking & Welding

    All your metalworking and welding issues or problems in here.

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    • Industry Query
    • By JohnKay, April 3, 2013
13. Painting & Decorating

    All your painting and Decorating issues and problems here.

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    • Flaking paint and possibly plaster too
    • By DIYnovice, January 7, 2018
14. Plastering and Boarding

    All your plastering and boarding issues and problems here.

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    • Fixing heavy items to powdery plasterboard
    • By nightofjoy, October 4, 2018
15. Plumbing & Heating

    All your plumbing, heating and gas issues and problems here.

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    • External CH pipe
    • By willsie01, May 1, 2019
16. Recycling & Energy efficiency

    Everything to do with recycling, going green and energy efficiency.

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    • Boarding Out Loft
    • By bighammer, September 9, 2011
17. Roofing

    All your Roofing issues here.

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    • damaged underfelt
    • By Guest gissle, October 18, 2012
18. Security & Safety

    All aspects of Security and Safety for DIY and Trade.

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    • Door handles
    • By Rich, November 25, 2010
19. Telecoms and IT

    All your DIY Telecoms and I.T issues in here.

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    • Virgin Media - They SUCK!
    • By Rich, April 27, 2013
20. Tiling & Ceramics

    All your tiling issues and problems here.
    What tiles to use, cutting them, applying them, everything tiles!

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    • Tiling on multipro board
    • By peterdewolf, October 2, 2022
21. Building materials reviews

    Paint to lumpy / found the perfect plaster or the best bricks! Tell everybody about your experiences with building materials.

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    • Beware B&Q misleading advert
    • By Rich, October 5, 2011
22. Building tools reviews

    Have you got a great tool that you would never be without and want to tell everybody how great it is?

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    • Professional Power Tools
    • By JohnKay, February 8, 2013
23. Website problems - help & requests.

    Website problems - help & requests.
    Comments, suggestions and feedback.

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    • Problems after logging in
    • By Rich, February 2, 2013