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Yes, it was plastic with the kindly provided terminal in the corner, makes better sense - but I suppose penny pinching at the manufacturing stage wins again!

Thanks both for your replies! No, it's a plastic plasterboard box. I'll just use connector block then - thanks for taking the time to reply.

Fairly quick one... I'm replacing our fan isolator switch in the bathroom. I am using a proper fan isolator switch from Screwfix. The switch which was there has given up. Inside the box there are 2 earth wires which were twisted together and connected to an earth connector on the facia of the...

Thanks, it must be the oil based - because it does rather smell! (I'm not at home so can't look at the moment). So oil undercoat (recommendations?)will do the job cheaper maybe - and be OK with matt emulsion over the top when suitably dry? Thanks!

I've not really got any advice to offer other than carry on! Sounds like you've got your head round the problems - I would love to see some photos! We're in a fairly recent build now having moved after going through an early Victorian cobble built 3 storey house. Now starting to look back...

Hi folks Looking to repaint our hallway. It's quite large, full height of the 2 storey house. I did it a few years ago and had to use a scaffolding tower. Being a big job, I don't want to end up with the problems I had last time. The walls were painted in an orange Leyland silk paint. I...