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    curtain pole/attaching to wall

    I have an old piece of wood attached to plaster wall above windows. Curtain pole brackets are then fixed into wood. Serves purpose ie supports curtain pole but looks cheap. Is there anything on market that is sold especially for this purpose. ( same problem to overcome though, needs to attach to...
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    electrics first or decorating first?

    Which way is generally the best way round? Electrics refers to lighting sockets tidying up wires from tv/cable/telephone. Tnx
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    wallpapering around radiators

    Please advise. What is the best advice to wallpaper around radiators? I am not great at taking radiators off and putting on again. Tnx
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    half dry meter reading

    All assumptions are correct. Damp area is less than 1sq ft area. Is there any method to dry that area or wud replastering be the answer? Tnx
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    hole in wall

    Not cavity walled. Access from outside not possible , 3rd floor. Is using polyfilla foam any use? Was thinking along gregers line but hole on external side is more concerning. Dont want moisture getting through that hole when it rains or is that not a danger? Tnx
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    hole in wall

    Please help. I have a hole in the bedroom wall where an aerial cable has been removed. Size is thickness of cable. Wall thickness is approx 25cm. Hole extends to external wall an i can see outside street through hole. What is best method to block this hole? Tnx
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    half dry meter reading

    Ranging from36 to 48 on bedroom wall. Starts at top of wall where it joins the ceiling. From halfway downwards readings are 2 to 4. How long after exterior repair would i expect damp area to dry out. How can i dry it out quicker? Thanks
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    painting over orange matt painted walls

    Tnx. Would i be better to buy white or magnolia?
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    painting over orange matt painted walls

    Please advise the best method. I intend use silk magnolia paint. I want to paint as few coats a possible without the orange colour glowing through. Tnx
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    ceiling light replacement

    Tnx for advice. I have not bought new light fitting yet. I was investigating the wiring first b4 going any further. Really appreciate response. Thanks again.
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    ceiling light replacement

    Pls see photos. Will it be a simple matter of wiring to new fitting or is 'earth' missing? Tnx.
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    Comment by 'notaplumber1' in album 'electrics'

    Hi, please can you advise me on fitting 2a,2b and 2c. This looks simpler but am i still missing earth? I want to put up new light fitting. Tnx
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    20150626_123320-6

    Fitting 2a
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    Fitting2b
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    Fitting 2c
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    wiring to ceiling light

    Thanks alt for advice. Atb
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    wiring to ceiling light

    Photo attached. Tnx.
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    20150624_200559-6

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    electrics

    electrics
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    wiring to ceiling light

    Any chance of a email address so that i could email photo ? Tnx
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