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    Long Rawl bolts

    I want to fix these railings on of my garden wall . I’m a bit worried if I fix it to just the top brick it will come loose over time , so was thinking of drilling down 2-3 bricks 150-250mm + . Are there alternatives to rawl bolts as they seem expensive for the long ones , ie long stud and resin...
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    Galvanised railings

    Bought some second-hand railings They are in pretty good condition with the odd bit of flaky paint which i will rub down . Can any one recommended a good primer ( if required?? ) and paint for Galvanised railings. Smooth black thanks
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    6'6"/ 2m boundary fence ,Us or neighbours side??

    Where can i find this information to show them , obviously saying someone said on a forum might not cut it :)??
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    6'6"/ 2m boundary fence ,Us or neighbours side??

    Our garden slopes left to right . I have a 6ft fence ( panels ) on the right which im responsible for which im about to renew , so it 6ft my side but nearer 8ft his side due to the step/slope . They requested lowering the fence as im renewing it ,but I prefer to keep it as it is . Ive always...
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    What Bricks have i got??

    Im going to have a front wall built and want to match it up with the Extension brick work . I know they come from Jewsons around 9/10 years ago,they were a stock brick not special order .The local jewsons shut down ,so i thought ill ask on here first. The annoying thing is i had a clear out...
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    Trendy?? Floursent lighting

    My kitchen was so poorly lit i had trouble see the keys on my laptop ,hence lots of spelling mistakes. Anyway...I went into B&Q and found these reduced to £10 each so bought 4 of them ..one nice bright kitchen
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    Trendy?? Floursent lighting

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    Trendy?? Floursent lighting

    Ive got the 4x50w spots in my kitchen and i never been pleased with the light they provide ,no ive moved over to LED bulbs they are no better. Ive got an old Florescent light tube fitting in the utility room and that's excellent but very ugly . Are there any chrome / silver florescent tube...
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    Double socket on chimney breast

    The Fire place is down stairs but the chimney breast runs up through my bedroom.I'm having sliding wardrobes so the socket will be hidden .Can i sink a backbox into the chimney breast or should i just use a surface mount socket . obviously the surface mount would save some work but wont look as...
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    How to fit this wall light???

    [/url] Theres no room left in the lamp void when you put the choc block and wires in there as is not very deep .~I was thinking of using a architrave back box but wasn't sure if there was a specific box for this situation thanks
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    How to fit this wall light???

    Im not sure how to fit this light and get all the wiring in If it was a stud wall it would be easy but mine is block work.I was looking for a mini backbox but i cant find one or use a normal back box and put a plate over it but this is more hassle to find one that matches this is a new...
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    Wanted---Combined Light switch and socket ???

    Yes either side of a bed Taylortwocities link is kind of what im after ,obviously i would want all the other sockets and main light switch to match
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    Wanted---Combined Light switch and socket ???

    I didnt make it very clear this is for my house not a caravan, the caravan link was the only site i could find with a similar product as an example They would be separate lighting and ring main circuits Basically its for my bedroom 1x switch main light 1x switch bed side light 1x...
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