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This Web site is here to help you with do it yourself and household topics, and so that we are able to meet your needs, we welcome comments on any of our sections - carpentry, decorating, information, electrics, general building, outdoors and ... [... more]
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Everyone should support a charity, at diydata.com we support the Intermediate Technology Development Group. In the First World this is fairly easy, we have access to diy books, diy centres (with everything we need) and the Internet with sites ... [... more]
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Lighting in the home
Lighting around the home - different types of lighting and lamps. We all need some form of artificial lighting around our homes, but what type and where? General lighting - the lamps which give the ambient light in an area, often a replacement ... [... more]
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First Time diy Visitors
The diydata First Time Visitor page. On this page we provide the first time do it yourself visitor with general information regarding diy information, materials, planning, design, problems, techniques and tools provided on the diydata web ... [... more]
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Wiring two way switches for lighting
Change over lighting circuit. All you need to know to achieve a light controlled from two positions. Sometimes, a light circuit needs to be controlled from two positions - across a room, at each end of a corridor or at the top and bottom of a ... [... more]
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Replacing a ceiling rose for electric lighting
Renewing a ceiling rose for electric lights. Straightforward guidance for replacing a ceiling rose for suspended electric lights. Safety: Ensure that the mains electricity to the light is completely isolated before starting the work. If you doubt ... [... more]
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Energy savings around the home -
A guide of 8 low cost ways to be more energy efficient around the home. Fit reflective foil behind radiators fitted on outside walls to reduce heat loss and save energy. Fit draught excluders to outside doors, inside doors, letter boxes, loft ... [... more]
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Contributing diy information and articles.
The diydata contribution page. On this page we detail the background to the diydata site and provide details for contributing pages covering do it yourself information, materials, planning, design, problems, techniques and tools contents of the ... [... more]
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Electric power cables in the UK
Cables used in domestic installation in the UK. The different types with details of the ratings for twin (two) core and earth, three and earth, and armoured cables. Domestic electric cable is usually available to British Standard BS 6004. The ... [... more]
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Useful general DIY books for yourself or as presents
An international best-seller, the Collins Complete DIY Manual has always been the trusted reference for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike. Comprehensive and authoritative, it covers all aspects of home improvement with more depth and ... [... more]
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Understanding domestic electric lighting circuits
Please note that all electrical wiring and installation details given on diydata.com is for information purposes only. From 1st January 2005, the Building Regulations Part P requires, in England and Wales, that only certified persons can carryout ... [... more]
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Adding additional telephone sockets
Adding telephone sockets - How to add additional telephone sockets around your home so you can use a handset all over the place. It is important that telephone extension sockets and cabling are added in such a way that they do not affect the ... [... more]
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