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Is there a way to make a pull cord look or sound a little less horrible!?

Thanks. There’s no fan so it’s just the light. I’ll take a look at sensor switches.

A bath with shower taps and toilet - both at other end of the room.

Hi, In the house we’ve just bought, the bathroom is a flat roof extension. The light is a horrible cord type. Is it possible to somehow replace this with a wall switch even though the wiring isn’t easily accessible? Would it require the ceiling and/or tiled wall to be removed? Thanks.

Thanks. I spent all day yesterday scraping off the flaking bits of green paint but this morning, it’s like I’ve never done it - there’s loads of flaking edges appeared overnight. Can I still put lining paper over these flaking edges (ie will the paste stick them down again?) or will it be a...

Thanks. Yes, condensation was a big issue but measures are now in place to prevent it being a problem. Never thought about expanding foam, I was going to use one of the polyfilla type ‘deep fillI’ ones.

Thanks. We have already bought the paper which is a paste the paper type. I’m ok at wall papering but wasn’t planning on having to use lining paper! If I levelled off the edges and smooth off, could I then just paper over the top (the green wouldn’t come through?)? Sorry for all the questions.

Thanks. I’ve just looked up distemper paint and i don’t think it’s that. It doesn’t scrub off. (We tried steaming it but it didn’t budge) and the other tell tale signs I’ve read don’t happen. It is definitely lead though. Is using lining paper just the only option? Thanks.

Perfect, thanks. I’m completely new to diy and am currently completely redecorating our new house.

Hi, Apologies for another what is probably an obvious question but please could someone advise on what’s best to use to fill this gap around the door? The plaster was pretty much like sand nearest the door but I’ve sorted the issue that caused it. The gap is about 15mm deep. Should I fill it...

Many thanks. It is lead (bought test strips). Any help on how to deal with this so we can re paper would be much appreciated.

Oh, ok, thanks. Does the fact it’s lime plaster make any difference? If it’s not lead, what’s best approach to prep for papering? Thanks.

Hi, Completely new to diy so please bear with me. We have stripped the wallpaper of the stairway to find this what appears to be a thin layer of green paint on top of the plaster board. It is flaking in places but also well adhered in others. We plan to wallpaper the stairway. Couple of...