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The electrician says he cannot attach an earth as there is no place on the inside of the steel to attach an earth wire. He's quite set against Ikea light fittngs and metal in a bathroom!

I have an Ikea Lillholmen bathroom wall lamp, IP44 rated. It is steel with a glass globe shade. It has a live and neutral but no earth, so my electrician says it is dangerous to fit as the metal is not earthed. Ikea customer service say it is double insulated, although there is no square in...

Hi Matthew 1984 I think you are right about the sap wood. However, after testing a Danish oil (very orange) and Rustins Worktop oil (very dull colour) I went for Auro worktop oil. It is solvent based but completely non toxic and brought out lovely tones in the wood. So while my cheap walnut...

I'm struggling to decide which oil to use on a new walnut worktop. I'd like something that will help the wood darken naturally. I want something without solvents. Osmo Polyx has been recommended, but I see there is also an Osmo Worktop oil, so am not sure which is best? Has anyone used Auro...

Thanks, will see if I can get that oil. Top Worktops say to use Danish Oil, but I am also thinking of Auro Worktop oil. Not sure whether an 'eco' oil is better than Danish. Top Worktops say the walnut will darken down with oiling and that they will take it back if not, which would be...

I bought a walnut worktop from Tops Worktops and it is really pale coloured, nothing like the sample they sent. I didn't get to check it within the 15 day get out period (don't ask, it's a long story) so wonder will oiling it give it that rich dark walnut tone? Can anyone recommend an oil and...