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    How to Build a Media Wall ~ DIY Guide

    How to Build a Media Wall ~ DIY Guide

    17th March 2023
    Hilti Nuron Platform ~ More Power Than Corded or 36V

    Hilti Nuron Platform ~ More Power Than Corded or 36V

    15th March 2023
    Fixing a Leaking Gutter – Proper Job, No Mastic!

    Fixing a Leaking Gutter – Proper Job, No Mastic!

    13th March 2023
    Leaking Balcony ~ Rip it up or repair it?

    Leaking Balcony ~ Rip it up or repair it?

    12th March 2023
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    Blueprint for Truly Affordable Homes Could Slash 1.2 Million Council Waiting Lists

    Blueprint for Truly Affordable Homes Could Slash 1.2 Million Council Waiting Lists

    25th February 2023
    3 Common Problems With Acoustic Hangers

    3 Common Problems With Acoustic Hangers

    22nd February 2023
    UK Set for Building Boom as 20,500 Planning Applications Approved per Month

    UK Set for Building Boom as 20,500 Planning Applications Approved per Month

    11th February 2023
    New College Durham Launches Retrofit Course to Tackle Green Skills Gap

    New College Durham Launches Retrofit Course to Tackle Green Skills Gap

    7th February 2023
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    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Building an extension Part 6 – Installing joists and steels

    Building an extension Part 6 – Installing joists and steels

    4th March 2018
    Why did we make an impact driver test?

    Why did we make an impact driver test?

    12th February 2018
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    New DeWalt Cordless Router – Compact 18v XR Brushless DCW604

    New DeWalt Cordless Router – Compact 18v XR Brushless DCW604

    26th June 2020
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Cordless Dust Extraction with DeWalt DCV586M

    Cordless Dust Extraction with DeWalt DCV586M

    2nd August 2019
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    FEIN Multimaster 700 ~ Multi Tools #8

    FEIN Multimaster 700 ~ Multi Tools #8

    8th December 2020
    Building an extension Part 6 – Installing joists and steels

    Building an extension Part 6 – Installing joists and steels

    4th March 2018
    Fein releases latest review: FEIN Cordless MultiMaster

    Fein releases latest review: FEIN Cordless MultiMaster

    26th January 2017
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    Festool ISC 240 – Cutting Insulation Like a Dream

    Festool ISC 240 – Cutting Insulation Like a Dream

    27th September 2020
    Why Am I Making My Door Linings? – Capel #17

    Why Am I Making My Door Linings? – Capel #17

    25th January 2020
    Festool Launches Cycle Challenge to Promote Lung Health to UK Trades

    Festool Launches Cycle Challenge to Promote Lung Health to UK Trades

    13th June 2017
    Hellberg Safety – Continuous and Effective Noise Protection Against Hearing Loss

    Hellberg Safety – Continuous and Effective Noise Protection Against Hearing Loss

    31st August 2022
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    HiKOKI CV18DBL ~ Multi Tools #7

    HiKOKI CV18DBL ~ Multi Tools #7

    3rd December 2020
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Why Am I Making My Door Linings? – Capel #17

    Why Am I Making My Door Linings? – Capel #17

    25th January 2020
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Hilti SID 4-A22 Impact Driver Review

    Hilti SID 4-A22 Impact Driver Review

    23rd December 2018
    Why did we make an impact driver test?

    Why did we make an impact driver test?

    12th February 2018
    Hilti DD-WMS 100 Water Management System

    Hilti DD-WMS 100 Water Management System

    15th November 2017
    Hultafors Tools – Swedish Design, Made To Last

    Hultafors Tools – Swedish Design, Made To Last

    1st October 2022
    Hultafors Group PPE – Pioneering Sustainable Workwear and Footwear

    Hultafors Group PPE – Pioneering Sustainable Workwear and Footwear

    12th March 2022
    Supporting COP26 – Sustainable Practices in Workwear and Safety Footwear

    Supporting COP26 – Sustainable Practices in Workwear and Safety Footwear

    27th November 2021
    Hultafors Tools’ NEW Chisels – A Striking Balance Between Precision, Sharpness and Durability

    Hultafors Tools’ NEW Chisels – A Striking Balance Between Precision, Sharpness and Durability

    14th September 2021
    Makita Pushes Performance With Its New BL4080F 40VMAX 8.0AH XGT Battery

    Makita Pushes Performance With Its New BL4080F 40VMAX 8.0AH XGT Battery

    10th September 2022
    Makita HR009G 40VMAX Brushless Rotary Hammer Adds to Its Powerful XGT Collection

    Makita HR009G 40VMAX Brushless Rotary Hammer Adds to Its Powerful XGT Collection

    9th September 2022
    Makita Adds More 40VMax XGT Woodworking Tools to Its Range

    Makita Adds More 40VMax XGT Woodworking Tools to Its Range

    21st July 2022
    Claim a Free Makita XGT 40vMax Radio

    Claim a Free Makita XGT 40vMax Radio

    11th May 2021
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    Metabo MT 18 LTX BL QSL ~ Multi Tools #2

    Metabo MT 18 LTX BL QSL ~ Multi Tools #2

    13th November 2020
    Mobile Heat With the New Cordless Hot Air Gun from Metabo

    Mobile Heat With the New Cordless Hot Air Gun from Metabo

    17th August 2020
    Fischer is Now a Partner of the CAS Battery System

    Fischer is Now a Partner of the CAS Battery System

    18th November 2019
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    Milwaukee M12 Multi Tool ~ Multi Tools #6

    Milwaukee M12 Multi Tool ~ Multi Tools #6

    29th November 2020
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Ground Screws & Timber Floor – Garden Room #1

    Ground Screws & Timber Floor – Garden Room #1

    7th February 2020
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    Panasonic EY46A5 14.4v/18v ~ Multi Tools #9

    Panasonic EY46A5 14.4v/18v ~ Multi Tools #9

    12th December 2020
    Panasonic EY7412 miniQu Electric Screwdriver

    Panasonic EY7412 miniQu Electric Screwdriver

    1st October 2020
    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    Impact Driver Showdown! 8 Top Impact Drivers Reviewed

    17th February 2020
    Snickers Workwear Hoodies – Built for Comfort

    Snickers Workwear Hoodies – Built for Comfort

    10th March 2023
    Trousers That Work as Hard as You Do – Only From Snickers Workwear

    Trousers That Work as Hard as You Do – Only From Snickers Workwear

    6th February 2023
    Suit Up With Snickers Workwear’s New Winter Jackets

    Suit Up With Snickers Workwear’s New Winter Jackets

    4th November 2022
    Suit Up for Work with Snickers Workwear Mid-layer Clothing

    Suit Up for Work with Snickers Workwear Mid-layer Clothing

    30th October 2022
    Great Value Waterproof Safety Footwear from Toe Guard

    Great Value Waterproof Safety Footwear from Toe Guard

    24th September 2022
    The Prime GTX Safety Shoe – Prioritising Comfort and Safety

    The Prime GTX Safety Shoe – Prioritising Comfort and Safety

    25th July 2022
    Hultafors Group PPE – Pioneering Sustainable Workwear and Footwear

    Hultafors Group PPE – Pioneering Sustainable Workwear and Footwear

    12th March 2022
    Solid Gear Prime GTX — Hi-Tech Safety Boots For The Winter

    Solid Gear Prime GTX — Hi-Tech Safety Boots For The Winter

    10th January 2022
    Stud Work Like a Pro with Robin – Capel #10

    Stud Work Like a Pro with Robin – Capel #10

    9th July 2019
    ToughBuilt puts the ‘work’ in work bench

    ToughBuilt puts the ‘work’ in work bench

    4th August 2022
    Triton TGEOS Geared Random Orbital Sander Review

    Triton TGEOS Geared Random Orbital Sander Review

    30th September 2019
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Blueprint for Truly Affordable Homes Could Slash 1.2 Million Council Waiting Lists
25th February 2023

Blueprint for Truly Affordable Homes Could Slash 1.2 Million Council Waiting Lists

The Housing Finance Institute (HFI) and Localis published an affordable homes blueprint to stimulate…

3 Common Problems With Acoustic Hangers
22nd February 2023

3 Common Problems With Acoustic Hangers

Acoustic hangers are a standard solution, but they often don’t perform in the way intended, leaving …

UK Set for Building Boom as 20,500 Planning Applications Approved per Month
11th February 2023

UK Set for Building Boom as 20,500 Planning Applications Approved per Month

Research by debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance, has revealed which areas of Britain …

New College Durham Launches Retrofit Course to Tackle Green Skills Gap
7th February 2023

New College Durham Launches Retrofit Course to Tackle Green Skills Gap

New College Durham is launching a new course which aims to address the retrofitting skills gap and p…

Brownfield Sites: Can They Solve the Housing Crisis?
7th February 2023

Brownfield Sites: Can They Solve the Housing Crisis?

Great Britain has an undersupply of housing but the good news is that there are 21,000 brownfield si…

Marley Alutec Fascia and Guttering Adds Final Touch to Striking New-Build
31st January 2023

Marley Alutec Fascia and Guttering Adds Final Touch to Striking New-Build

Marley Alutec has delivered a marine-grade aluminium guttering and fascia solution for an impressive…

SUNOTEC Builds Solar Parks With 2.3 Gigawatt Output
31st January 2023

SUNOTEC Builds Solar Parks With 2.3 Gigawatt Output

2022 turned out to be a successful year for the market leader in ground-mounted photovoltaic plants …

10 Things You Need to Look for When Buying Your First Home
24th January 2023

10 Things You Need to Look for When Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home can be an overwhelming experience. It's essential to remember that this is th…

Snickers Workwear’s NEW Stretch Trousers Work as Hard as You Do
22nd January 2023

Snickers Workwear’s NEW Stretch Trousers Work as Hard as You Do

It’s the innovative design and sustainable fabric technology in the newest Work Trousers for men and…

Waterproof Workwear for the Winter
22nd January 2023

Waterproof Workwear for the Winter

Whichever Snickers Workwear Jacket you choose, you can count on real comfort and protection from rai…

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    #25 ~ Tool Theft Campaign Update with Ian Elliott

    Roger catches up with Ian Elliott of CITS (Combined Industries Theft Solutions) to see the state of play with our anti-tool theft campaign.

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  • #23 ~ Shocking Training Revealed by Heat Pump Whistleblower

  • #22 ~ Are Bricklaying Robots the Future of Construction?

  • #21 ~ Buy & Sell Surplus Stock with In My Yard

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