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Smart Light Switches and the Missing Neutral Wire
Most UK light switches have no neutral, which is why smart switches fail. Here are the four ways round it and which one suits your house and your lights.
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Outdoor Socket Installation and Garden Lighting: A Safe Guide
Adding an outdoor socket or garden lighting isn't a weekend DIY job. Here's the safe, legal way to do it, from RCDs and IP66 sockets to SWA cable and Part P.
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How Many Downlights Do I Need Per Room? A Spacing Guide
Work out how many downlights you need per room with a simple spacing rule, a lumens-per-square-metre guide by room, and a worked example for a London kitchen.
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The Best Downlights for a Kitchen: 2026 Buyer's Guide
A 2026 buyer's guide to the best kitchen downlights by type: fire-rated, IP65 over sinks, integrated LED vs GU10, dimmable and CCT, plus how many you need.
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The Best Outdoor and Garden Lighting for UK Homes (2026)
A buyer's guide to the best outdoor lighting for UK homes in 2026, from wall lights and path bollards to festoon, PIR floodlights and smart garden lighting.
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How Much Does It Cost to Install Downlights in London?
What downlights really cost to fit in London, from per-light prices to a kitchen of six, plus the factors and fire-rating rules that affect the price.
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