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Cheers.

Vertical or horizontal? I'm talking about those old Victorian brass ones.

I suspect it still exists but is hidden by the false ceiling. Even if I label it as being live and its old function? Tracing would be ideal (actually reinstating the light fitting would be ideal) but that may need to wait a while. It's a ground floor flat, so probably an exception as you say.

There's a light switch in my bedroom which doesn't do anything (but is live), as the original light fitting is long gone. I'm thinking about the best way to neaten up... Can I safely shorten & push the lighting flex back under the floorboards and terminate with a 3 core connection box? There...

What is the better choice these days for replacing sash window cord – waxed cotton or nylon? I think 8mm diameter is right for my windows, how do I make sure?

I just noticed the mycelium on a lump of masonry adjacent to the rotten wood. Perhaps it will clarify things further: http://www.peterbaran.com/misc/IMG_4155.jpg

I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the following. Here is a picture of my bathroom wall, which has had some moisture damage, http://www.peterbaran.com/misc/IMG_4152.jpg And here is a close-up of the same wall showing a wooden beam that has partially rotted away...