This topic is part of [[gt:buildings|Buildings & construction]] and [[gt:crafts|Crafts & making]].
====== DIY ======


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> “I swiftly discovered that there are few things in DIY (and possibly life) that can't be solved with a large mallet, a bag of ten-centimetre nails and some swearing.” - Monty Halls

 

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===== Further resources =====

- [DIY Doctor](https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/) - huge DIY resource
- [DIY Fixit](https://diyfixit.co.uk/) - another large resource, with online magazine
- [DIYnot](https://www.diynot.com/) - large DIY wiki
- [the Natural Handyman](https://www.naturalhandyman.com/index.html) - A-Z list of useful articles, plus Q&A section
- [Green Talk](https://www.green-talk.com/) - non-toxic & eco-friendly DIY
- [How to repair power tools](https://www.instructables.com/fix/)
- [Power tool spares](https://www.powertoolspares.com/) - get difficult spares for power tools
- [Toxic DIY products](https://www.greenchoices.org/gardening-diy/do-it-yourself/toxic-diy-products) - to avoid


===== Related topics =====

- [Energy saving](ensa:energy_saving)
- [Woodworking](wwor:woodworking)
- [Retrofitting & refurbishment](retf:retrofitting)
- [Low-impact building](buil:building)
- [Plumbing](plum:plumbing)
- [Insulation](insu:insulation)
- [Natural paints](ntpa:natural_paints)

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