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Fuse spur is under the stairs. Wires were wun underneath the floor boards. How can a safety zone be the cornetr of the room?! thats exactly where it isn't meant to be.

Looking at the diagram it seems that the chase is withing the safety zone. One end is connected to a fuse spur and the other is on my outside light. Thanks for your views on skimming

Its not the chase it's the wall I had this done by a qualified sparky. The problem is the whole wall, it has paint on which I can't get off . To get the wall smooth shall ready to paint should I get it skimmed or should I try easifill? How good is easi-fill over a large surface area? Thanks

Got myself in a spot of bother. I had an outside light fitted and as a result the cable went in the internal hallway wall which is wallpapered. I decided to strip some of the wallpaper so whenI have the cable hole filled it would be nice and smooth. I have taken the paper off but left...

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Ok using a mix of fabric softener and steaming isn't working! I see to be doing more harm than good scrapping the old paste off. Its like a yellow colour and like a thin paint! Any ideas before I completely ruin the plaster underneath! :x Cheers

Used a steamer to remove the wallpaper in the hallway and I am left with a yellow residue on the wall? I would think its the wallpaper paste. The plaster is in perfect condition below it so question; how do I remove the yellow stuff without damagingthe plaster underneath. I am going to just...

What about a scorer and then soaking with a solution? Really can't afford to damge the plaster too much

Hi all, I have had a outside light fitted and the cable has been chased up the internal wall. Now the wall had wallpaper on and it's like a second skin. As a result of the chase up the wall I will need to remove all the wallpaper from the hallway. I have a steamer to use - will it damage...

Looking at repointing my front elevation (in parts) tomorrow. Just been thinking about getting the old mortar out of the joints - any ideas? screwdriver / wire brush?

I have taken the wall lights down and have chased the existing leads into the wall. This leaves me with 4 rectangle holes. I have filled them with polyfiller and rubbed them down but not too happy with the finish. I have seen that polycell do a plaster repair and a plaster skim product...

We have a set of wall lights the other half doesn't want them anymore and wants the wall flush. I am thinking just to take the lights down and connect the wires into a block and then wrap it in insulation tape put it in the wall and plaster over it. Does this sound about right? Many thanks...

Moved into a new house and the UPVC windows were installed by monkeys. Can't replace them (£) but a few need new handles and some of the windows have internal (between the 2 panes) condensation. So are all UPVC handles universal? can I just by another from Wickes and fit it or are there...

If its block paving then you can't getthe oil out. best thing to do is take up the stained blocks and relay with new ones. You can get the drive sealed which is meant to help. Makes it look shiney but hey, can't have it all!

Just taken up the carpet and the floor boards are running the same way as the enginerred boards. Do I need to put a sub floor dowm first? plywood?

Ok well been in the loft and the tank is so high that I can't even look into it let alone work on it! How do I adjuct the float please?

I have done a little research and I am thinking it might ne the float valve. I will get myself in the loft and take a look. Looks like a simple enough job (fingers crossed)!

Perpendicular so I guess 3.2mm will be adequate Many thanks, Dam

Well I presume the dripping is a result of the condensation build up within the central heateing water tank in the loft. The lid is secure and tight so the water vapour hits the lid and drops down into the water tank so hence it is slightly overflowing. Question then - is is a job for a...