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==DIY related Web Sites==
 
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The following URLs have appeared from time to time in UK.D-I-Y and are offered without personal recommendation or endorsement unless stated otherwise.  
 
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== Handy Links ==
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==Handy Links==
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[http://www.esedirect.co.uk/s-61-label-charts-guides.aspx warning labels]
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==Phone==
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*[http://www.ofcom.org.uk/ Ofcom]  (ex-OfTel) UK communications industries regulator
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*[http://www.ukphoneinfo.com/locator.php UK Telephone Code Locator] Telephone area code locator
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*[http://www.eyp.co.uk/ Electronic Yellow Pages]  BT's Electronic Yellow Pages
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==Utilities==
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*[http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/ OFWAT]  Water Regulator many associated links
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*[http://www.buy.co.uk/ buy.co.uk]  Gas, Electricity  mobile phone deals
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*[http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/ Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem)]  Regulating electricity prices, continuity, quality etc
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*[http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1999/19991148.htm Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations] The official water regulations from HMSO.
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*[http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1999/19991506.htm Amendment] to the above regulations
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*Water Regulations Tutorials by [http://www.arrowvalves.co.uk/waterregulations/waterregstutorials.shtml Arrow Valves]
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==Building Regulations==
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*How [http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/ Rushcliffe Borough Council] do it.  Once on their site, follow menu to Planning and Building, then Building Control.
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*How [http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ Cambridge City Council] do it.  Once on their site, click on Building Control, under the Environment section.
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==Government==
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*[http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts.htm Recent Acts of Parliament]  HMSO.  All Public General Acts from 1996, and Local Acts from 1997, published in full. Party Wall Act, Noise Act, and others relevant to DIY.
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==Associations==
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*[http://www.asfi.org/ ASFI]  Association of Suppliers to the Furniture Industry
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* [http://www.ofcom.org.uk/ Ofcom]  (ex-OfTel) UK communications industries regulator
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*[http://www.bbacerts.co.uk/ British Board of Agrement]  Information on the performance of certified building products
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* [http://www.brainstorm.co.uk/utils/std-codes.html Brainstorm's std codes] Phone code locator
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*[http://www.biw.co.uk/ UK Building Information Warehouse]  Directory of suppliers/products.
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* [http://www.eyp.co.uk/ Electronic Yellow Pages]  BT's Electronic Yellow Pages
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*[http://www.bsi.org.uk/ British Standards Institution (BSI)]
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*[http://www.bwpda.co.uk/ British Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing Association]
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*[http://www.bre.co.uk/ Building Research Establishment] Research into all aspects of buildings and materials
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*[http://www.buildingcentre.co.uk/ Building Centre Group]  Permanent exhibition of building products (London)
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*[http://www.buildingweb.com/ Buildingweb]  US  CANADA construction industry products etc.
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*[http://www.cda.org.uk/ Copper Development Association]  Cu pipes, sheet etc FAQs
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*[http://www.iee.org/ IEE]  The Institution of Electrical Engineers
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*[http://www.iso.ch/ ISO]  International Organisation of Standardisation (ISO)
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*[http://www.plumbers.org.uk/index.html The Institute of Plumbing]
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*[http://www.riba.org/ RIBA]  Royal Institute of British Architects
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*[http://www.unimer.co.uk/ Unimer]  Directory of some UK builders merchants
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*[http://www.martex.co.uk/trade-associations/ Trade Association Forum]  Directory of trade organisations, indexed under both the name of the trade and the name of the organisation
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==Green==
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*[http://www.cat.org.uk/ Centre for Alternative Technology]  The eco-centre in Wales
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*[http://www.est.org.uk/ Energy Saving Trust]  Govt funded, promoting efficient use of energy
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*[http://surf.to/NaturalTechnology/ NaturalTechnology Systems]  Reed bed waste water treatment
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==Electronics and Electrical==
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*[http://www.repairfaq.org/ Repair FAQ]'''  Sci.Electronics.Repair''' '''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestion(s). Electronics repair and circuits cookbooks. From CD players to lawn mowers, there are lots of tips archived here.  Also circuits for hobbyists and designers.
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*[http://www.cetltd.com/ '''C'''ontrol '''E'''ngineering '''T'''echnology]  '''CET''' Re-conditioners of CH boiler PCBs, heat exchangers, fans, time clocks, actuators etc.  Site lists prices.  A very useful service run by Geoff, one of the regulars of uk.d-i-y.
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*[http://www.cpc.co.uk/ CPC]  Electronic parts for TVs VCRs etc
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*[http://www.grandata.co.uk/ Grandata]  Electronic components supplier
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*[http://www.henrys.co.uk/ Henry's Audio Electronics]  CCTV, audio, PA, test instruments, TV.
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*[http://www.mkelectric.co.uk/ MK Electric]  MK electrical products
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*[http://www.neweysonline.co.uk/ Newey and Eyre]  Electrical distributors
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*[http://rswww.com/ Radio Spares]  RS Components (see [http://www.diy-catalogues.html DIY Catalogues])
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*[http://www.rapidonline.com/] Rapid electronics - components
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*[http://www.hager.co.uk/ Hager] Very good online catalogue for CUs switch gear etc
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*[http://www.electrium.co.uk/ Electrium] Another good catalogue
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==Suppliers and Manufacturers==
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*[http://www.appliancehouse.co.uk/ Appliance House] Source for house appliances, taps, sinks and electrical sockets
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*[http://www.archtp.co.uk/ Arch Timber Protection (formerly Hickson Timber Products)]  Useful site with info about timber paints and preservatives (e.g. CCA and Tanalith as in "tanalised" timber).  A special version of Tanalith uses no Chromium or Arsenic.
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*[http://www.arciron.com/ Architectural Ironmongery Ltd]  Architectural Ironmongery
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*[http://www.atlascopco.com/ Atlas Copco]  Power tools
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*[http://www.baxi.com/ Baxi]  Potterton, Baxi, Ideal Standard, Myson - boilers, heating, ventilation
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*[http://www.bosch.co.uk/ Bosch]  Power tools
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*[http://www.british-gypsum.bpb.co.uk/ British Gypsum]  Plaster, Plasterboard, Insulation and Drylining systems
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*[http://www.camas.co.uk/ Camas]  Hardlandscaping products including Bradstone
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*Caradon*, now [http://www.novar.com/ Novar]<nowiki>* (Twyfords, Henrad, </nowiki>[http://www.mkelectric.co.uk/ MK Electric],
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*[http://www.friedland.co.uk Friedland], Stelrad, Doulton, [http://www.trend-controls.com Trend Controls], Everest, and Ideal products). (*Caradon has been bought by Novar, and several of the old divisions sold off. Try searching the net separately for them)
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*[http://www.cooksons.com/store/index.php3 Cooksons]  Hand and power tool suppliers, security and ironmongery
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*[http://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/ City Plumbing] Fittings, Boilers, Bathroom Suites, Cylinders, Showers
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*[http://www.danfoss-randall.co.uk/ Danfoss-Randall]  CH timers, stats and valves
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*[http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/ Decorating Direct] Excellent range of paints, varnishes, tools, equipment, sundries and everything to do with decorating.
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*[http://www.dewalt.com/ Dewalt]  Power tools
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*[http://www.dremel.com/Europe.html Dremel]  Craft tools
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*[http://www.draper.co.uk/ Draper]  Tools
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*[http://www.dulux.com/ Dulux]  ICI Paints - Colour schemer, choosing paint, decorating tips
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*[http://www.duotool.co.uk/ Duotool Warehouse Direct]  tools, fixings etc
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*[http://www.ehsmith.co.uk/ EH Smith]  Builders merchant
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*[http://www.evode.co.uk/ Evode]  Adhesives and building products
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*[http://www.foxdiy.com/ Fox DIY]  Ironmongery, tools, electrical fittings by mail-order
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*[http://www.formica.co.uk/ Formica]  Formica!
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*[http://www.gasman.fsbusiness.co.uk Gasman] Some very useful information on the different types of Central Heating system
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*[http://www.graham-group.co.uk/ Graham Group]  Graham Builders/Plumbers Merchant
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*[http://www.hammerite.com/ Hammerite]  Special paints  fillers
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*Hepworth Heating Ltd  (Now [http://www.glow-worm.co.uk/ Glow-worm]) Manufacturers of Glow-worm gas fires and boilers, and Parkray solid fuel boilers
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*[http://www.hepworthplumbing.co.uk/ Hepworth Plumbing]  Extensive product range of above- and below-ground drainage products.  Includes the Hep2o (previously "Acorn") plastic plumbing  range, suitable for central heating systems, and for hot  cold water services. A free Hep2o Design and Installation Guide is available: phone Hepworth Plumbing Literature Service on 01226 766927.  No guide prices, and a shame the site doesn't show applications.
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*[http://www.hginternational.com/ HG]  Products for cleaning and protecting floors, furniture, kitchens etc
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*[http://www.hilti.com/ Hilti]  Power tools for drilling, cutting, grinding and sanding, plus sealants, foams and fixings
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*[http://www.horstmann.co.uk/pages/wiring.html Horstmann]  Central Heating controls
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*[http://www.hrpc.co.uk/ HRPC]  Spare parts for heating appliances and boilers
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*[http://www.hss.co.uk/ HSS]  HSS hire shops
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*[http://www.idealboilers.com/ Ideal-Standard]  Bathrooms
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*[http://www.industrial-flooring.co.uk Industrial Flooring Services]  epoxy resin coatings, resin based overlays and patch repair products for floors.
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*[http://www.isokern.co.uk/ Isokern]  Chimneys
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*[http://www.johncarr.co.uk/ John Carr]  Door  Window frames
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*[http://www.jewson-direct.com Jewson]  Builders Merchants
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*[http://www.keeklamp.com/ Keeklamp] Versatile tube fastening system - handrails, barriers etc.
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*[http://www.klober.co.uk/ Klober]  Roof fittings
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*[http://www.knobsandknockers.co.uk/ Knobs and Knockers]  door furniture
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*[http://www.krylon.co.uk/ Krylon]  Ronseal varnishes, Colron dyes, Thompsons waterproofing, Krylon spray paint, Isoflex roof repair/waterproofing
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*[http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ Machinemart]  Hand and power tools, lawnmowers, welders etc
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*[http://www.marley.co.uk/ Marley]  Rainwater products and building materials
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*[http://www.marshalls.co.uk/ Marshalls]  Hardlandscaping materials, blocks, bricks
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*[http://www.mcdonald-engineers.com/ Mcdonald Engineers]  Unvented mains pressure HW cylinder
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*[http://www.m-p.co.uk/medpass/med_home.htm Meadows and Passmore]  Suppliers to clock and barometer repairers
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*[http://www.mirashowers.com/ Mira Showers] (Now part of Kohler Mira): Electric, Mixer and Power Showers. Also see [http://www.mira-spares.co.uk/ Mira spares], a company selling spares online
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*[http://www.monument-tools.com/ Monument Tools]  Plumbing tools
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*[http://www.owenscorning.com/ Owenscorning]  Thermal and sound insulations. Design notes
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*[http://www.plasplugs.com/ Plasplugs]  Plasplugs fixings, tools and abrasives
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*[http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/ Plumbworld]  Plumbing fittings by mail-order
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*[http://www.plumbcenter.co.uk/ Plumb Centre] Online ordering of plumbing, heating, electrical and drainage products etc.
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*[http://plasti-kote.com/ Plasti-kote]  Plasti-kote spray and brush-on special paints including high temp.
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*[http://www.polycell.co.uk/ Polycell]  Polycell products and applications
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*[http://www.portcement.org/ Portland Cement]
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*[http://www.potterton.co.uk/ Potterton]  Potterton Boilers and accessories. The site has a good description of the pros and cons of different boiler and system types. It even confesses to the 'lack of flow' problem for combi boilers, but also gives the scenarios for which the different systems are preferred. It gives typical designs for various systems. Includes flue clearances.
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*[http://www.rawlplug.co.uk/ Rawlplug]  Fixings, rawlplugs/bolts and chemical anchors
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*[http://www.rockwool.co.uk/ Rockwool]  Mineral fibre insulation - thermal and acoustic
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*[http://www.rockwool.com/ Rockwool Group]
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*[http://www.ronseal.co.uk/ Ronseal]  Varnishes and stains
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*[http://www.ruberoid.co.uk/ Ruberoid]  Waterproofing, admixtures and adhesives
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*[http://www.jeld-wen.co.uk/ Rugby Joinery]  (Now Jeld-Wen UK) Boulton  Paul, John Carr
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*[http://www.rutlands.co.uk Rutlands] Power tools and accessories
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*[http://www.ryobitools.com/ Ryobi]  Ryobi power tools
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*[http://www.onlinepumpsupplies.com/ Online Pump Supplies] Buy Grundfos water pumps for heating and showers
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*[http://www.screwfix.com/ Screwfix Direct]  Excellent range of screws, nails, fasteners, some electrics and plumbing, sealants, abrasives, drills, blades, locks, odds and sods, hand tools, power tools and accessories (see [http://www.diy-catalogues.html#screwfix DIY Catalogues])
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*[http://www.spear-and-jackson.com/ Spear and Jackson]  Hand tools incl. Eclipse
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*[http://www.toolfast.co.uk/ Toolfast]  Mail order tools and fixings etc.
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*Torwood Homes, Torwood house kits website no longer exists: Persimmon put Torwood up for sale in May 2001
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*[http://www.travisperkins.co.uk/ Travis Perkins]  Travis Perkins builders merchants
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*[http://www.trendmachinery.co.uk/ Trend (Routing) Tools  Jigs]  Good introductory info and glossary on routing. Contents list of their free catalogue (see [diy-catalogues.html DIY Catalogues] ).  Trend are manufacturers of router cutters and jigs, and stock Elu routers.
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*[http://www.unibond.co.uk/ Unibond]  Adhesives - PVA and Nomorenails
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*[http://www.vent-axia.com/ Vent Axia]  Vent Axia ventilation
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*[http://www.excelfibre.com/downloads/products/Warmcel-brochure.pdf Warmcel]  Cellulose fibre wall insulation
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*[http://www.whdirect.co.uk Warehouse Direct] A bit like [diy-catalogues.html#screwfix Screwfix] (see [diy-catalogues.html DIY Catalogues] )
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*[http://www.wd40.com/ WD40] WD40 and 3in1 penetrating and lubricating oils
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*[http://www.woodco.clara.net/ Woodco] Importers, manufacturers and suppliers of log houses, timber-frame houses, and post and beam houses
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*[http://www.yale.co.uk/ Yale]  Security products
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*[http://www.gbnet.net/net/uk-telecom/ UK.Telecom FAQ] and [http://www.epl.co.uk/useful.htm EPL]Telephone related sites. How to wire up 'n' phones and still have them ring! And lots of other phone stuff too.
  
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* [http://www.open.gov.uk/ofwat/ Ofwat]  Water Regulator many associated links
 
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* [http://www.buy.co.uk/ buy.co.uk]  Gas, Electricity  mobile phone deals
 
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* [http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/ Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem)]  Regulating electricity prices, continuity, quality etc
 
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* [http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1999/19991148.htm Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations] The official water regulations from HMSO.
 
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* [http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1999/19991506.htm Amendment] to the above regulations
 
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* Water Regulations Tutorials by [http://www.arrowvalves.co.uk/waterregulations/waterregstutorials.shtml Arrow Valves]
 
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==Wooden flooring==
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* How [http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/ Rushcliffe Borough Council] do it.  Once on their site, follow menu to Planning and Building, then Building Control.
 
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* How [http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ Cambridge City Council] do it.  Once on their site, click on Building Control, under the Environment section.
 
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*[http://www.kahrs.com Kahrs] Swedish wood flooring
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*[http://www.unicorn-connection.co.uk/woodflooring/ Unicorn Connection]  Floating Wood Flooring
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*Forest Floors http://www.forest-floors.co.uk/ [Seems to be broken]
  
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* [http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts.htm Recent Acts of Parliament]  HMSO.  All Public General Acts from 1996, and Local Acts from 1997, published in full. Party Wall Act, Noise Act, and others relevant to DIY.
 
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==Woodworking==
  
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*[https://www.isaaclord.co.uk Isaac Lord Woodworking Supplies]   A list of Isaac Lord's catalogue contents, special offers, details of the woodturning club and more.
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*[http://www.crowsnest.co.uk/wood.htm Crowsnest Woodworking links in UK] A useful compilation of commercial sites, many of which provide handy general tips, some with excellent graphics.
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*[http://www.woodworking.co.uk/ Woodworking (Coeur du Bois)]  Everything to do with Woodworking (UK)
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* [http://www.asfi.org/ ASFI]  Association of Suppliers to the Furniture Industry
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*[http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=wood&list Woodworking Webring]  Woodworking web ring (Mostly US)
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* [http://www.bbacerts.co.uk/ British Board of Agrement] Information on the performance of certified building products
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*[http://www.lie-nielsen.com/ Lie-Nielsen]  Woodworking hand tools (US)
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* [http://www.biw.co.uk/ UK Building Information Warehouse]  Directory of suppliers/products.
 
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* [http://www.bsi.org.uk/ British Standards Institution (BSI)]
 
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* [http://www.bwpda.co.uk/ British Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing Association]
 
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* [http://www.bre.co.uk/ Building Research Establishment] Research into all aspects of buildings and materials
 
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* [http://www.buildingcentre.co.uk/ Building Centre Group]  Permanent exhibition of building products (London)
 
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* [http://www.buildingweb.com/ Buildingweb]  US  CANADA construction industry products etc.
 
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* [http://www.cda.org.uk/ Copper Development Association]  Cu pipes, sheet etc FAQs
 
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* [http://www.iee.org/ IEE]  The Institution of Electrical Engineers
 
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* [http://www.iso.ch/ ISO]  International Organisation of Standardisation (ISO)
 
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* [http://www.plumbers.org.uk/index.html The Institute of Plumbing]
 
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* [http://www.riba.org/ RIBA]  Royal Institute of British Architects
 
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* [http://www.unimer.co.uk/ Unimer]  Directory of some UK builders merchants
 
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* [http://www.cat.org.uk/ Centre for Alternative Technology]  The eco-centre in Wales
 
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* [http://www.est.org.uk/ Energy Saving Trust]  Govt funded, promoting efficient use of energy
 
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* [http://surf.to/NaturalTechnology/ NaturalTechnology Systems]  Reed bed waste water treatment
 
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*[http://www.chooza-sdsdrill.co.uk Chooza SDS Drill] Comprehensive SDS drill resources with price comparison across all UK online suppliers.
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*[http://www.pavingexpert.com/ Cormaic's Guide to Paving Types and Methods in the UK]  <font color="#ff0000" face="Arial">'''Recommended *****'''</font> Paving and Drainage - drives, patios and gardens more. Comprehensive coverage and clear explanations with lots of diagrams and sample costs. Worth a visit if only to see what a well-written web site looks like. See the [http://www.pavingexpert.com/pavguide.htm Site Map] for full details of the contents.
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*[http://www.u-net.com/ph/cfds/ile/ile-gd-e.htm The Campaign for Dark Skys Guidance Notes] and [http://www.u-net.com/ph/cfds/home.htm What is light pollution?]  The Campaign for Dark Skys has some excellent information on fitting outside lights.  Anyone planning on doing this should check out their web pages before buying and fitting a lamp. Some countries have now introduced legislation which would make many badly fitted and over-power lamps used here illegal.
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* [http://www.repairfaq.org/ Repair FAQ]'''  Sci.Electronics.Repair''' '''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestion(s). Electronics repair and circuits cookbooks. From CD players to lawn mowers, there are lots of tips archived here. Also circuits for hobbyists and designers.
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*[http://www.pbs.org/hometime/ Hometime]  Snippets from an American D-I-Y programme.  "An American program[me] on what appears to be real DIY, not like, for example "Home Front" where the various contractors do all the work. The website suggests that the presenters (who bear a disturbing similarity to Ken and Barbie, life-size) actually get their hands dirty. The only caveat is that the methods are those used in the US, where, for example, tile adhesives are as different from UK products as, say, Budweiser is from Fullers' ESB. However the graphics on "howto" more than make up for this."  Well worth a visit.
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* [http://www.cetltd.demon.co.uk/ '''C'''ontrol '''E'''ngineering '''T'''echnology]   '''CET''' Re-conditioners of CH boiler PCBs, heat exchangers, fans, time clocks, actuators etc. Site lists prices.  A very useful service run by Geoff, one of the regulars of uk.d-i-y.
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*[http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/ Jim Evans's Home Repair Stuff]  Everything relating to home DIY.  It may be a collection of American tips but lots very relevant to the UK.  Good site with good links.
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* [http://www.cpc.co.uk/ CPC]  Electronic parts for TVs VCRs etc
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*[http://www.sedbuk.com/ Boiler Efficiency Database]   Boiler efficiency comparison
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* [http://www.grandata.co.uk/ Grandata]  Electronic components supplier
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*[http://www.misty.com/~don/f-dim.html Misty.com]   Lighting ideas
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* [http://www.henrys.co.uk/ Henry's Audio Electronics] CCTV, audio, PA, test instruments, TV.
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*[http://www.salvo.co.uk/ Salvo]  Directory of some building materials salvagers
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* [http://www.mkelectric.co.uk/ MK Electric] MK electrical products
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*http://www.doityourself.com/   Some useful DIY FAQs (US)
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* [http://www.neweysonline.co.uk/ Newey and Eyre]  Electrical distributors
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*http://www.diyfixit.com/ More useful DIY tips (UK). Good graphics.
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* [http://rswww.com/ Radio Spares]  RS Components (see [diy-catalogues.html DIY Catalogues])
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*http://www.gasman.fsbusiness.co.uk/ Some useful information on the different types of Central Heating systems.
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* [http://www.telepart.co.uk/ Telepart]  Television and Video parts
 
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*Rick Hughes' [http://www.borpin.co.uk/sbfaq/index.htm Self Build FAQ]
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*[http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/UK_Selfbuild/ UK Selfbuild Yahoo! Group] (requires Yahoo! Groups membership)
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* [http://www.archtp.co.uk/ Arch Timber Protection (formerly Hickson Timber Products)]  Useful site with info about timber paints and preservatives (e.g. CCA and Tanalith as in "tanalised" timber).  A special version of Tanalith uses no Chromium or Arsenic.
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*[http://www.selfbuild.armor.co.uk/ DMS Services]   Self build site
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* [http://www.arciron.com/ Architectural Ironmongery Ltd]  Architectural Ironmongery
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*[http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ Homebuilding Renovating magazine]  Home Building, Renovating, Extending. Some DIY, mostly self or custom build.  
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* [http://www.atlascopco.com/ Atlas Copco]  Power tools
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**[http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/Forums.asp Homebuilding Renovating Discussion Forum]
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* [http://www.baxi.com/ Baxi]  Potterton, Baxi, Ideal Standard, Myson - boilers, heating, ventilation
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**[http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ Homebuilding Renovating Magazine's] [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/Community.SBD.asp Self-build Diaries]
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* [http://www.bosch.co.uk/ Bosch]  Power tools
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*[http://www.mld.co.uk/freeplots/free.htm Landbank Services]  Building plots, renovations conversions for sale
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* [http://www.british-gypsum.bpb.co.uk/ British Gypsum]  Plaster, Plasterboard, Insulation and Drylining systems
 
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* [http://www.camas.co.uk/ Camas]  Hardlandscaping products including Bradstone
 
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* Caradon*, now [http://www.novar.com/ Novar]<nowiki>* (Twyfords, Henrad, </nowiki>[http://www.mkelectric.co.uk/ MK Electric],
 
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* [http://www.friedland.co.uk Friedland], Stelrad, Doulton, [http://www.trend-controls.com Trend Controls], Everest, and Ideal products). (*Caradon has been bought by Novar, and several of the old divisions sold off. Try searching the net separately for them)
 
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* [http://www.cooksons.com/store/index.php3 Cooksons] Hand and power tool suppliers, security and ironmongery
 
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* [http://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/ City Plumbing] Fittings, Boilers, Bathroom Suites, Cylinders, Showers
 
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* [http://www.danfoss-randall.co.uk/ Danfoss-Randall]  CH timers, stats and valves
 
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* [http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/ Decorating Direct] Excellent range of paints, varnishes, tools, equipment, sundries and everything to do with decorating.
 
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* [http://www.dewalt.com/ Dewalt]  Power tools
 
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* [http://www.dremel.com/Europe.html Dremel]  Craft tools
 
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* [http://www.draper.co.uk/ Draper]  Tools
 
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* [http://www.dulux.com/ Dulux]  ICI Paints - Colour schemer, choosing paint, decorating tips
 
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* [http://www.duotool.co.uk/ Duotool Warehouse Direct]  tools, fixings etc
 
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* [http://www.ehsmith.co.uk/ EH Smith]  Builders merchant
 
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* [http://www.evode.co.uk/ Evode]  Adhesives and building products
 
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* [http://www.foxdiy.com/ Fox DIY]  Ironmongery, tools, electrical fittings by mail-order
 
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* [http://www.formica.co.uk/ Formica]  Formica!
 
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* [http://www.gasman.fsbusiness.co.uk Gasman] Some very useful information on the different types of Central Heating system
 
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* [http://www.graham-group.co.uk/ Graham Group] Graham Builders/Plumbers Merchant
 
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* [http://www.hammerite.com/ Hammerite]  Special paints  fillers
 
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* Hepworth Heating Ltd  (Now [http://www.glow-worm.co.uk/ Glow-worm]) Manufacturers of Glow-worm gas fires and boilers, and Parkray solid fuel boilers
 
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* [http://www.hepworthplumbing.co.uk/ Hepworth Plumbing]  Extensive product range of above- and below-ground drainage products.  Includes the Hep2o (previously "Acorn") plastic plumbing  range, suitable for central heating systems, and for hot  cold water services. A free Hep2o Design and Installation Guide is available: phone Hepworth Plumbing Literature Service on 01226 766927.  No guide prices, and a shame the site doesn't show applications.
 
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* [http://www.hginternational.com/ HG]  Products for cleaning and protecting floors, furniture, kitchens etc
 
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* [http://www.hilti.com/ Hilti]  Power tools for drilling, cutting, grinding and sanding, plus sealants, foams and fixings
 
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* [http://www.horstmann.co.uk/pages/wiring.html Horstmann]  Central Heating controls
 
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* [http://www.hrpc.co.uk/ HRPC]  Spare parts for heating appliances and boilers
 
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* [http://www.hss.co.uk/ HSS]  HSS hire shops
 
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* [http://www.idealboilers.com/ Ideal-Standard]  Bathrooms
 
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* [http://www.industrial-flooring.co.uk Industrial Flooring Services] epoxy resin coatings, resin based overlays and patch repair products for floors.
 
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* [http://www.isokern.co.uk/ Isokern]  Chimneys
 
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* [http://www.johncarr.co.uk/ John Carr]  Door  Window frames
 
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* [http://www.jewson-direct.com Jewson]  Builders Merchants
 
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* [http://www.keeklamp.com/ Keeklamp] Versatile tube fastening system - handrails, barriers etc.
 
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* [http://www.klober.co.uk/ Klober] Roof fittings
 
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* [http://www.knobsandknockers.co.uk/ Knobs and Knockers]  door furniture
 
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* [http://www.krylon.co.uk/ Krylon]  Ronseal varnishes, Colron dyes, Thompsons waterproofing, Krylon spray paint, Isoflex roof repair/waterproofing
 
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* [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ Machinemart]  Hand and power tools, lawnmowers, welders etc
 
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* [http://www.marley.co.uk/ Marley]  Rainwater products and building materials
 
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* [http://www.marshalls.co.uk/ Marshalls]  Hardlandscaping materials, blocks, bricks
 
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* [http://www.mcdonald-engineers.com/ Mcdonald Engineers]  Unvented mains pressure HW cylinder
 
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* [http://www.m-p.co.uk/medpass/med_home.htm Meadows and Passmore]  Suppliers to clock and barometer repairers
 
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* [http://www.mirashowers.com/ Mira Showers] (Now part of Kohler Mira): Electric, Mixer and Power Showers. Also see [http://www.mira-spares.co.uk/ Mira spares], a company selling spares online
 
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* [http://www.monument-tools.com/ Monument Tools]  Plumbing tools
 
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* [http://www.owenscorning.com/ Owenscorning]  Thermal and sound insulations. Design notes
 
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* [http://www.plasplugs.com/ Plasplugs]  Plasplugs fixings, tools and abrasives
 
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* [http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/ Plumbworld]  Plumbing fittings by mail-order
 
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* [http://www.plumbcenter.co.uk/ Plumb Centre] Online ordering of plumbing, heating, electrical and drainage products etc.
 
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* [http://plasti-kote.com/ Plasti-kote] Plasti-kote spray and brush-on special paints including high temp.
 
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* [http://www.polycell.co.uk/ Polycell] Polycell products and applications
 
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* [http://www.portcement.org/ Portland Cement]
 
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* [http://www.potterton.co.uk/ Potterton] Potterton Boilers and accessories. The site has a good description of the pros and cons of different boiler and system types. It even confesses to the 'lack of flow' problem for combi boilers, but also gives the scenarios for which the different systems are preferred. It gives typical designs for various systems. Includes flue clearances.
 
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* [http://www.rawlplug.co.uk/ Rawlplug]  Fixings, rawlplugs/bolts and chemical anchors
 
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* [http://www.rockwool.co.uk/ Rockwool] Mineral fibre insulation - thermal and acoustic
 
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* [http://www.rockwool.com/ Rockwool Group]
 
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* [http://www.ronseal.co.uk/ Ronseal]  Varnishes and stains
 
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* [http://www.ruberoid.co.uk/ Ruberoid]  Waterproofing, admixtures and adhesives
 
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* [http://www.jeld-wen.co.uk/ Rugby Joinery] (Now Jeld-Wen UK) Boulton  Paul, John Carr
 
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* [http://www.rutlands.co.uk Rutlands] Power tools and accessories
 
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* [http://www.ryobitools.com/ Ryobi]  Ryobi power tools
 
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* [http://www.screwfix.com/ Screwfix Direct]  Excellent range of screws, nails, fasteners, some electrics and plumbing, sealants, abrasives, drills, blades, locks, odds and sods, hand tools, power tools and accessories (see [diy-catalogues.html#screwfix DIY Catalogues])
 
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* [http://www.spear-and-jackson.com/ Spear and Jackson]  Hand tools incl. Eclipse
 
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* [http://www.toolfast.co.uk/ Toolfast] Mail order tools and fixings etc.
 
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* Torwood Homes, Torwood house kits website no longer exists: Persimmon put Torwood up for sale in May 2001
 
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* [http://www.travisperkins.co.uk/ Travis Perkins]  Travis Perkins builders merchants
 
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* [http://www.trendmachinery.co.uk/ Trend (Routing) Tools  Jigs]  Good introductory info and glossary on routing. Contents list of their free catalogue (see [diy-catalogues.html DIY Catalogues] ).  Trend are manufacturers of router cutters and jigs, and stock Elu routers.
 
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* [http://www.unibond.co.uk/ Unibond]  Adhesives - PVA and Nomorenails
 
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* [http://www.vent-axia.com/ Vent Axia]  Vent Axia ventilation
 
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* [http://www.excelfibre.com/downloads/products/Warmcel-brochure.pdf Warmcel]  Cellulose fibre wall insulation
 
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* [http://www.whdirect.co.uk Warehouse Direct] A bit like [diy-catalogues.html#screwfix Screwfix] (see [diy-catalogues.html DIY Catalogues] )
 
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* [http://www.wd40.com/ WD40] WD40 and 3in1 penetrating and lubricating oils
 
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* [http://www.woodco.clara.net/ Woodco] Importers, manufacturers and suppliers of log houses, timber-frame houses, and post and beam houses
 
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* [http://www.yale.co.uk/ Yale]  Security products
 
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* [http://www.gbnet.net/net/uk-telecom/ UK.Telecom FAQ] and [http://www.epl.co.uk/useful.htm EPL]Telephone related sites. How to wire up 'n' phones and still have them ring! And lots of other phone stuff too.
 
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| width="17%" valign="top" | Wooden flooring
 
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* [http://www.kahrs.com Kahrs] Swedish wood flooring
 
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* [http://www.unicorn-connection.co.uk/woodflooring/ Unicorn Connection]  Floating Wood Flooring
 
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* Forest Floors http://www.forest-floors.co.uk/ [Seems to be broken]
 
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| width="17%" valign="top" | Woodworking
 
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| width="83%" |
 
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* [http://www.isaaclord.com/ Isaac Lord Woodworking Supplies]  A list of Isaac Lord's catalogue contents, special offers, details of the woodturning club and more.
 
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* [http://www.crowsnest.co.uk/wood.htm Crowsnest Woodworking links in UK]  A useful compilation of commercial sites, many of which provide handy general tips, some with excellent graphics.
 
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* [http://www.woodworking.co.uk/ Woodworking (Coeur du Bois)]  Everything to do with Woodworking (UK)
 
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* [http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=wood&list Woodworking Webring]  Woodworking web ring (Mostly US)
 
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* [http://www.lie-nielsen.com/ Lie-Nielsen]  Woodworking hand tools (US)
 
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* [http://www.kiva.net/~rjbrown/w5/wood.html W5 Woodworking on the WWW]  Woodworking (US)
 
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* [http://theoak.com/gary/index.html The oak]  Furniture plans (US)
 
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==Software==
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* [http://www.pavingexpert.com/ Cormaic's Guide to Paving Types and Methods in the UK]  <font color="#ff0000" face="Arial">'''Recommended *****'''</font> Paving and Drainage - drives, patios and gardens more.  Comprehensive coverage and clear explanations with lots of diagrams and sample costs. Worth a visit if only to see what a well-written web site looks like. See the [http://www.pavingexpert.com/pavguide.htm Site Map] for full details of the contents.
 
−
* [http://www.u-net.com/ph/cfds/ile/ile-gd-e.htm The Campaign for Dark Skys Guidance Notes] and [http://www.u-net.com/ph/cfds/home.htm What is light pollution?]  The Campaign for Dark Skys has some excellent information on fitting outside lights.  Anyone planning on doing this should check out their web pages before buying and fitting a lamp. Some countries have now introduced legislation which would make many badly fitted and over-power lamps used here illegal.
 
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* [http://www.pbs.org/hometime/ Hometime]  Snippets from an American D-I-Y programme.  "An American program[me] on what appears to be real DIY, not like, for example "Home Front" where the various contractors do all the work. The website suggests that the presenters (who bear a disturbing similarity to Ken and Barbie, life-size) actually get their hands dirty. The only caveat is that the methods are those used in the US, where, for example, tile adhesives are as different from UK products as, say, Budweiser is from Fullers' ESB. However the graphics on "howto" more than make up for this."  Well worth a visit.
 
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* [http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/ Jim Evans's Home Repair Stuff]  Everything relating to home DIY.  It may be a collection of American tips but lots very relevant to the UK.  Good site with good links.
 
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* [http://www.myson.co.uk/ Myson Heatloss Manager]  Downloadable PC program to calculate radiator sizes etc needed in the home.
 
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* [http://www.sedbuk.com/ Boiler Efficiency Database]  Boiler efficiency comparison
 
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* [http://www.misty.com/~don/f-dim.html Misty.com]  Lighting ideas
 
−
* [http://www.salvo.co.uk/ Salvo]  Directory of some building materials salvagers
 
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* http://www.doityourself.com/  Some useful DIY FAQs (US)
 
−
* http://www.diyfixit.com/ More useful DIY tips (UK). Good graphics.
 
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* http://www.gasman.fsbusiness.co.uk/ Some useful information on the different types of Central Heating systems.
 
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*[http://passtheshareware.com/c-calc.htm passtheshareware]  Some shareware with a DIY bias
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| width="17%" valign="top" | Self Build
 
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| width="83%" |
 
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* Rick Hughes' [http://www.borpin.co.uk/sbfaq/index.htm Self Build FAQ]
 
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* [http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/UK_Selfbuild/ UK Selfbuild Yahoo! Group] (requires Yahoo! Groups membership)
 
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* [http://www.selfbuild.armor.co.uk/ DMS Services]  Self build site
 
−
* [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ Homebuilding  Renovating magazine]  Home Building, Renovating, Extending. Some DIY, mostly self or custom build.
 
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** [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/Forums.asp Homebuilding  Renovating Discussion Forum]
 
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** [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/ Homebuilding  Renovating Magazine's] [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/Community.SBD.asp Self-build Diaries]
 
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* [http://www.mld.co.uk/freeplots/free.htm Landbank Services]  Building plots, renovations  conversions for sale
 
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| width="17%" valign="top" | Charles Rennie Mackintosh (Artist and Architect)
 
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* Some CRM-related sites supplied by Fran Dowd [http://www.crowsonfabrics.com/ Crowson Fabrics]    [http://www.scotchcorner.com/crm-index-fabric.html Scotch Corner (fabrics)][http://www.scottishproducts.com/ Scottish Products] more contacts for fabric.    [http://www.heartlandhouse.com/docs/mack.htm CRM needlework/tapestry][http://www.rennie-mackintosh.co.uk/ CRM design ideas]    [http://www.freearchive.com/ Some fonts] (Look for Chelsea Studio and Mackintosh SF fonts).
 
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==Home Automation==
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| width="83%" |
 
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* [http://passtheshareware.com/c-calc.htm passtheshareware]  Some shareware with a DIY bias
 
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*[http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/ Automated Home (was Mark McCall's UK HA site)]  Home Automation products in UK, and reference site containing information about automating your lighting, home entertainment, security, heating etc in your UK home. Also follow the construction of Mark's new home.
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| width="17%" valign="top" | Home Automation
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*http://come.to/diyha  Krazy Keith's personal HA
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*[http://www.blackfirs.com/homeauto.htm Blackfirs]  Another personal HA
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* [http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/ Automated Home (was Mark McCall's UK HA site)]  Home Automation products in UK, and reference site containing information about automating your lighting, home entertainment, security, heating etc in your UK home. Also follow the construction of Mark's new home.  
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*[http://www.cebus.org/ CE Bus]  US Home Automation CEbus Industry
−
* http://come.to/diyha  Krazy Keith's personal HA
 
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* [http://www.blackfirs.com/homeauto.htm Blackfirs]  Another personal HA
 
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* [http://www.cebus.org/ CE Bus]  US Home Automation CEbus Industry
 
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== Sources of Inspiration! ==
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==Sources of Inspiration!==
  
 
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* [http://ion.le.ac.uk/~ect/house/index.html Chris  Mary's house building project]  Great photos of a house building project with details of how the plot was found (using a bit of inspiration!)
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*[http://ion.le.ac.uk/~ect/house/index.html Chris  Mary's house building project]  Great photos of a house building project with details of how the plot was found (using a bit of inspiration!)
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* [http://www.esatclear.ie/~holly1/index.html Holly's House]  Holly's amazing house renovation and garden creation project. Take one derelict house in a lovely setting...  
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*[http://www.esatclear.ie/~holly1/index.html Holly's House]  Holly's amazing house renovation and garden creation project. Take one derelict house in a lovely setting...
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* [http://www.bodgesoc.org/Slaithwaite2/Slaithwaite2.html Andy the Pugh]  The renovation of Slaithwaite Hall from first principles. Fascinating pictures and more are promised!
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*[http://www.bodgesoc.org/Slaithwaite2/Slaithwaite2.html Andy the Pugh]  The renovation of Slaithwaite Hall from first principles. Fascinating pictures and more are promised!
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* [http://www.internode.co.uk/loft/ John Rumm's Loft Conversion]
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*[http://www.internode.co.uk/loft/ John Rumm's Loft Conversion]
 
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Handy Links

warning labels

Phone

Utilities

Building Regulations

Government

  • Recent Acts of Parliament HMSO. All Public General Acts from 1996, and Local Acts from 1997, published in full. Party Wall Act, Noise Act, and others relevant to DIY.


Associations


Green


Electronics and Electrical

  • Repair FAQ Sci.Electronics.Repair Frequently Asked Question(s). Electronics repair and circuits cookbooks. From CD players to lawn mowers, there are lots of tips archived here. Also circuits for hobbyists and designers.
  • Control Engineering Technology CET Re-conditioners of CH boiler PCBs, heat exchangers, fans, time clocks, actuators etc. Site lists prices. A very useful service run by Geoff, one of the regulars of uk.d-i-y.
  • CPC Electronic parts for TVs VCRs etc
  • Grandata Electronic components supplier
  • Henry's Audio Electronics CCTV, audio, PA, test instruments, TV.
  • MK Electric MK electrical products
  • Newey and Eyre Electrical distributors
  • Radio Spares RS Components (see DIY Catalogues)
  • [1] Rapid electronics - components
  • Hager Very good online catalogue for CUs switch gear etc
  • Electrium Another good catalogue

Suppliers and Manufacturers

  • Appliance House Source for house appliances, taps, sinks and electrical sockets
  • Arch Timber Protection (formerly Hickson Timber Products) Useful site with info about timber paints and preservatives (e.g. CCA and Tanalith as in "tanalised" timber). A special version of Tanalith uses no Chromium or Arsenic.
  • Architectural Ironmongery Ltd Architectural Ironmongery
  • Atlas Copco Power tools
  • Baxi Potterton, Baxi, Ideal Standard, Myson - boilers, heating, ventilation
  • Bosch Power tools
  • British Gypsum Plaster, Plasterboard, Insulation and Drylining systems
  • Camas Hardlandscaping products including Bradstone
  • Caradon*, now Novar* (Twyfords, Henrad, MK Electric,
  • Friedland, Stelrad, Doulton, Trend Controls, Everest, and Ideal products). (*Caradon has been bought by Novar, and several of the old divisions sold off. Try searching the net separately for them)
  • Cooksons Hand and power tool suppliers, security and ironmongery
  • City Plumbing Fittings, Boilers, Bathroom Suites, Cylinders, Showers
  • Danfoss-Randall CH timers, stats and valves
  • Decorating Direct Excellent range of paints, varnishes, tools, equipment, sundries and everything to do with decorating.
  • Dewalt Power tools
  • Dremel Craft tools
  • Draper Tools
  • Dulux ICI Paints - Colour schemer, choosing paint, decorating tips
  • Duotool Warehouse Direct tools, fixings etc
  • EH Smith Builders merchant
  • Evode Adhesives and building products
  • Fox DIY Ironmongery, tools, electrical fittings by mail-order
  • Formica Formica!
  • Gasman Some very useful information on the different types of Central Heating system
  • Graham Group Graham Builders/Plumbers Merchant
  • Hammerite Special paints fillers
  • Hepworth Heating Ltd (Now Glow-worm) Manufacturers of Glow-worm gas fires and boilers, and Parkray solid fuel boilers
  • Hepworth Plumbing Extensive product range of above- and below-ground drainage products. Includes the Hep2o (previously "Acorn") plastic plumbing range, suitable for central heating systems, and for hot cold water services. A free Hep2o Design and Installation Guide is available: phone Hepworth Plumbing Literature Service on 01226 766927. No guide prices, and a shame the site doesn't show applications.
  • HG Products for cleaning and protecting floors, furniture, kitchens etc
  • Hilti Power tools for drilling, cutting, grinding and sanding, plus sealants, foams and fixings
  • Horstmann Central Heating controls
  • HRPC Spare parts for heating appliances and boilers
  • HSS HSS hire shops
  • Ideal-Standard Bathrooms
  • Industrial Flooring Services epoxy resin coatings, resin based overlays and patch repair products for floors.
  • Isokern Chimneys
  • John Carr Door Window frames
  • Jewson Builders Merchants
  • Keeklamp Versatile tube fastening system - handrails, barriers etc.
  • Klober Roof fittings
  • Knobs and Knockers door furniture
  • Krylon Ronseal varnishes, Colron dyes, Thompsons waterproofing, Krylon spray paint, Isoflex roof repair/waterproofing
  • Machinemart Hand and power tools, lawnmowers, welders etc
  • Marley Rainwater products and building materials
  • Marshalls Hardlandscaping materials, blocks, bricks
  • Mcdonald Engineers Unvented mains pressure HW cylinder
  • Meadows and Passmore Suppliers to clock and barometer repairers
  • Mira Showers (Now part of Kohler Mira): Electric, Mixer and Power Showers. Also see Mira spares, a company selling spares online
  • Monument Tools Plumbing tools
  • Owenscorning Thermal and sound insulations. Design notes
  • Plasplugs Plasplugs fixings, tools and abrasives
  • Plumbworld Plumbing fittings by mail-order
  • Plumb Centre Online ordering of plumbing, heating, electrical and drainage products etc.
  • Plasti-kote Plasti-kote spray and brush-on special paints including high temp.
  • Polycell Polycell products and applications
  • Portland Cement
  • Potterton Potterton Boilers and accessories. The site has a good description of the pros and cons of different boiler and system types. It even confesses to the 'lack of flow' problem for combi boilers, but also gives the scenarios for which the different systems are preferred. It gives typical designs for various systems. Includes flue clearances.
  • Rawlplug Fixings, rawlplugs/bolts and chemical anchors
  • Rockwool Mineral fibre insulation - thermal and acoustic
  • Rockwool Group
  • Ronseal Varnishes and stains
  • Ruberoid Waterproofing, admixtures and adhesives
  • Rugby Joinery (Now Jeld-Wen UK) Boulton Paul, John Carr
  • Rutlands Power tools and accessories
  • Ryobi Ryobi power tools
  • Online Pump Supplies Buy Grundfos water pumps for heating and showers
  • Screwfix Direct Excellent range of screws, nails, fasteners, some electrics and plumbing, sealants, abrasives, drills, blades, locks, odds and sods, hand tools, power tools and accessories (see DIY Catalogues)
  • Spear and Jackson Hand tools incl. Eclipse
  • Toolfast Mail order tools and fixings etc.
  • Torwood Homes, Torwood house kits website no longer exists: Persimmon put Torwood up for sale in May 2001
  • Travis Perkins Travis Perkins builders merchants
  • Trend (Routing) Tools Jigs Good introductory info and glossary on routing. Contents list of their free catalogue (see [diy-catalogues.html DIY Catalogues] ). Trend are manufacturers of router cutters and jigs, and stock Elu routers.
  • Unibond Adhesives - PVA and Nomorenails
  • Vent Axia Vent Axia ventilation
  • Warmcel Cellulose fibre wall insulation
  • Warehouse Direct A bit like [diy-catalogues.html#screwfix Screwfix] (see [diy-catalogues.html DIY Catalogues] )
  • WD40 WD40 and 3in1 penetrating and lubricating oils
  • Woodco Importers, manufacturers and suppliers of log houses, timber-frame houses, and post and beam houses
  • Yale Security products

Telephone

  • UK.Telecom FAQ and EPLTelephone related sites. How to wire up 'n' phones and still have them ring! And lots of other phone stuff too.


Wooden flooring


Woodworking

Other

  • Chooza SDS Drill Comprehensive SDS drill resources with price comparison across all UK online suppliers.
  • Cormaic's Guide to Paving Types and Methods in the UK Recommended ***** Paving and Drainage - drives, patios and gardens more. Comprehensive coverage and clear explanations with lots of diagrams and sample costs. Worth a visit if only to see what a well-written web site looks like. See the Site Map for full details of the contents.
  • The Campaign for Dark Skys Guidance Notes and What is light pollution? The Campaign for Dark Skys has some excellent information on fitting outside lights. Anyone planning on doing this should check out their web pages before buying and fitting a lamp. Some countries have now introduced legislation which would make many badly fitted and over-power lamps used here illegal.
  • Hometime Snippets from an American D-I-Y programme. "An American program[me] on what appears to be real DIY, not like, for example "Home Front" where the various contractors do all the work. The website suggests that the presenters (who bear a disturbing similarity to Ken and Barbie, life-size) actually get their hands dirty. The only caveat is that the methods are those used in the US, where, for example, tile adhesives are as different from UK products as, say, Budweiser is from Fullers' ESB. However the graphics on "howto" more than make up for this." Well worth a visit.
  • Jim Evans's Home Repair Stuff Everything relating to home DIY. It may be a collection of American tips but lots very relevant to the UK. Good site with good links.
  • Boiler Efficiency Database Boiler efficiency comparison
  • Misty.com Lighting ideas
  • Salvo Directory of some building materials salvagers
  • http://www.doityourself.com/ Some useful DIY FAQs (US)
  • http://www.diyfixit.com/ More useful DIY tips (UK). Good graphics.
  • http://www.gasman.fsbusiness.co.uk/ Some useful information on the different types of Central Heating systems.

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