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Hi all, not sure if I'm posting this in the right category... I want to add a small chandelier type light fitting to hang in the centre of the room. There has never been a light fitting there so there are no cables existing. It is a very old house with exposed wooden structural beams and...

I have concerns about all the holes that have been drilled into the joists in our new extension. My understanding from documents like this (North Herts Council Building Control Technical Guidance Note No. 22 Notching Of Joists) is that holes should be: Drilled into center line. Drilled between...

Good Morning All, I am having a major issue with the new build house we have just bought and the builders seem to be making it worse so looking for ideas to discuss on Monday morning with the builders. When we walk around upstairs you can hear massive popping noises below you can feel it...

Hello, I wasn't sure how to categorise this question so feel free to move it into more suitable sub-forum. I'm looking for some advice. I'd like to route some (7-8) CAT6 Ethernet cables from downstairs living room (router) to the upstairs bedrooms. Most of the cables will be used for...