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QI’m going to renovate my kitchen – how should

I plan for the plug sockets?

Sam Miller, via email

AHoward Solomons,You’ll need to ensure the sockets are far enough away from water sources for safety. But it’s important to remember that your kitchen is a hard-working area, so the more outlets you have, the better. Think about the appliances you want and those you use a lot – you’ll want at least one twin socket per appliance.

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