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thanks to you both for replying so quickly, appreciate the advice

I'm trying to have some light fittings changed in my house. Apparently there is no earth. It's a 1960's house and we've only been here a few months. Is this a huge danger? I've been told by one electrician we should really rewire the house, which when I've just decorated, is a bit of a hassle...

Can anyone provide tips / idiots guide on where to get started with this project: * type of wood boards needed (plywood?? depth??) * how to fix the loft boards to the joists * types of screws to use Want to use the loft purely for storage. Thanks all :?

thanks guys for the responses, I'll do my best not to chop my hand off, whatever tool I use :shock:

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good circular saw that fits into the £25-£50 price bracket? I want to start on a laminate floor this weekend, and the budget is tight!! If anyone has had a good (or not so good) experience with a cirulcar saw, please let me know. Recommendations gratefully received...

I had samples taken by European Asbestos Services, an asbestos removal company. It's a mid-1960s house, but no idea how long the asbestos speckly ceiling effect has been here, I've just moved in and am not prepared to wait around until it comes back into fashion!! :lol:

sorry old chap, must get to grips with forum etiquette 8)

yep it's definitely got low grade asbestos in it - I had a survey done. Anyway, thanks masona, that article was v. useful, I think skimming over it is the simple solution. cheers

I'm having a low grade asbestos containing Artex ceiling plastered over to provide a smooth finish. Does anyone know if this is normal practice or do people normally have this type of Artex removed first? We just want the ceilings to look more presentable and of course we want to hide the...

Anyone know a good handyman capable of installing loft boarding in a small loft in the Welwyn Garden City area? If they can also install a light switch, all the better. Any advice appreciated. Thanks

Can anyone in the business provide me with a guide price on what I can expect to pay to have a handrail & bannister installed. I only need one side installed as we have a wall the other side. I don't need anything fancy, just a standard wood bannister and it is only a short staircase (maybe 2.5...