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Yes it is near the window! This is known as 'modest lighting' (is that is the correct spelling!) So anyone that gets dressed in there room, the light would reflect into the room and not cast a shadow onto the window! :wink:

I only have 1 pull cord switch in the room, nothing else. It is in the middle of the wall in the room so you have to walk in the dark to turn it on! - this is why I wanted to have a switch and near the door! I never thought of a 2 way system, so this will be what I will be going for! I...

I live in a 1940's house and have 3 pull corded switches ......but why? I have a pull cord switch in the downstairs bathroom; this is because of water being present and for safety reasons this has to be there! However, I have another 2 pull cord switches in the middle of the upstairs...

Thank you for your comments BUT I think I will call in an electrician!! - seems more difficult than first thought! I ONLY have 3 circuits. 1 for the lights, 1 for the downstairs circuit and 1 for the upstairs circuit - and have NO RCDS!! Because its a old house and a very old consumer unit...

Can a single socket be installed from a 13amp Switched Connection Unit or would it need to goto a existing double socket in my kitchen? I would like to have installed an extra socket in my living room. I have a open planned Living Room and Kitchen. In my kitchen I have a 13amp Switched...

I would like to paint my ceiling with a rippled paint. I would like to know, what is the best roller pile to use to achieve a soft ripple effect? I don't wan't it completely flat, nor do I want it spiky looking! What pile is best for a soft ripple effect on ceilings? - Long Pile, Medium...

I want to skim my walls with plaster and wanted to know what's best to use? Was going to buy Thistle Multi Finish...... is this good or should I use Thistle Finishing plaster or one coat plaster?

I thought that you had to PVA before skimming? When I plaster, it falls off the wall!! :? Was told PVA help the plaster to stick better because it cuts down on dust and aids suction to the wall.

Before you skim a wall is it best to use PVA glue but...... do you wait for the glue to dry 24hrs before skimming, wait for it to be tacky or do you skim the walls just after you've applied the glue. Thank you.

Can anyone give me some tips on plastering please? I want to patch up my walls with filler then would like to skim with plaster. When filling in holes in my walls, I use Filler or Patching Plaster. When I put these onto my wall, it sticks and stays stuck until I go over it again, 5...

I have had to patch up my wall with Multi Purpose Mortar (suitable for Interior/exterior walls) due to big holes but wants’ to skim over the whole wall now with plaster. I would like to know if you can skim plaster on top of Mortar? Thank you, Paul.

I would like to pre-install some new electrical sockets and would like some guidance in where to place them please. I live in a 1940’s house and would like to place another socket in my living room on the opposite side of the wall. The current socket is about 8inches/200mm from ground level...

Hello, I would love to have my ceiling Artex and was wondering if anyone knows what the going costs are? £50, £100 or even £1,000, I wouldn't got a clue! Room size is 4m x 3.5m As you can see in the photo, I like this Circle Pattern. Would patterns put on extra on costs or does...

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Thanks everyone. The fact is, when I un-clip the old guttering, I didn't want my hand to bounce back and hit the wire. I DON'T want to remove his active BT Line, just didn't want to touch it! My neighbours guttering should of been on their other side so no, i'm not working around it...

The cable belongs to my neighbour not my side. if that helps? Does anyone know what those cylinder shaped things are? They are resting on my old guttering! Thanks

OK, Thank you. I did post a photo, not sure why it doesn't show it!? This is my first post ever! - Maybe I posted the photo wrong? I got it now!!! (you have to click on the photo to show it!!) LOL!

Hello All, Shortly, I am going to replace my guttering. As you can see in the photo, there is a overhead telephone cable near where I want to work. The question is, IS THIS CABLE LIVE? If I accidently touched it, will in be live or will I be protected? Thank you.