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    How To Fit Herringbone Joist Struts Like a Pro

    How To Fit Herringbone Joist Struts Like a Pro

    5th April 2021
    Plasterboarding ~ Extension Build #11

    Plasterboarding ~ Extension Build #11

    2nd April 2021
    Screeding & Plastering ~ 35A Extension #8

    Screeding & Plastering ~ 35A Extension #8

    31st March 2021
    Clean & Protected Hands with Big Wipes ~ 2-Minute Tip

    Clean & Protected Hands with Big Wipes ~ 2-Minute Tip

    29th March 2021
  • News
    Cupa Pizarras Continues to Support the Next Generation of Roofers

    Cupa Pizarras Continues to Support the Next Generation of Roofers

    20th April 2021
    Toolstream Targets Talent From Dickies Workwear

    Toolstream Targets Talent From Dickies Workwear

    9th April 2021
    The Common Assessment Standard from CHAS: What you need to know

    The Common Assessment Standard from CHAS: What you need to know

    2nd April 2021
    Big Wipes Go Anti-Viral

    Big Wipes Go Anti-Viral

    29th March 2021
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    • Makita
    • Metabo
    • Milwaukee
    • Panasonic
    • Snickers
    • Solid Gear
    • Stabila
    • Triton
    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
    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
    EMMA Safety Footwear Will Improve Your Carbon Footprint

    EMMA Safety Footwear Will Improve Your Carbon Footprint

    24th March 2021
    Hellberg Safety Launch New Safety Eyewear

    Hellberg Safety Launch New Safety Eyewear

    10th March 2021
    Hellberg Safety – Advanced Personal Protective Equipment

    Hellberg Safety – Advanced Personal Protective Equipment

    26th July 2020
    iF Design Award for Hultafors Tools

    iF Design Award for Hultafors Tools

    11th March 2020
    Makita Launches New ’80v’ Max SDS-Max Demolition Hammers

    Makita Launches New ’80v’ Max SDS-Max Demolition Hammers

    8th April 2021
    Makita Expands Its XGT 40v Range of High Performance Cordless Tools

    Makita Expands Its XGT 40v Range of High Performance Cordless Tools

    23rd February 2021
    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    Multi Tool Showdown! Review of 9 Best Oscillating Tools

    1st January 2021
    NEW Makita DDG460 Cordless Earth Auger

    NEW Makita DDG460 Cordless Earth Auger

    19th December 2020
    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 Stretch Shorts – Street-Smart Comfort This Summer

    Snickers Workwear Stretch Shorts – Street-Smart Comfort This Summer

    20th April 2021
    Enhanced Visibility and Safety With Snickers Workwear Hi-Vis

    Enhanced Visibility and Safety With Snickers Workwear Hi-Vis

    18th March 2021
    Snickers Workwear High-Performance Jackets

    Snickers Workwear High-Performance Jackets

    27th February 2021
    Snickers Workwear 2021 Catalogue Now Available

    Snickers Workwear 2021 Catalogue Now Available

    19th December 2020
    NEW Solid Gear Safety Footwear Styles for 2021

    NEW Solid Gear Safety Footwear Styles for 2021

    19th December 2020
    The Snickers Workwear Family – Bringing You The Best Solid Gear Safety Shoe Technology

    The Snickers Workwear Family – Bringing You The Best Solid Gear Safety Shoe Technology

    20th March 2020
    The Solid Gear OCEAN Safety Shoe – Precision Safety and Comfort

    The Solid Gear OCEAN Safety Shoe – Precision Safety and Comfort

    15th April 2019
    Stud Work Like a Pro with Robin – Capel #10

    Stud Work Like a Pro with Robin – Capel #10

    9th July 2019
    Triton TGEOS Geared Random Orbital Sander Review

    Triton TGEOS Geared Random Orbital Sander Review

    30th September 2019
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Cupa Pizarras Continues to Support the Next Generation of Roofers
20th April 2021

Cupa Pizarras Continues to Support the Next Generation of Roofers

Spanish slate manufacturer CUPA PIZARRAS is continuing its college sponsorship scheme and extending …

Snickers Workwear Stretch Shorts – Street-Smart Comfort This Summer
20th April 2021

Snickers Workwear Stretch Shorts – Street-Smart Comfort This Summer

Brand NEW Men’s and Women’s Work Shorts for the flexible working environment - designed for superior…

Toolstream Targets Talent From Dickies Workwear
9th April 2021

Toolstream Targets Talent From Dickies Workwear

Leading tools supplier and distributor, Toolstream, has appointed James Whitaker and Laura Cansfield…

Tegera Anti-Vibration Glove Won Best In Test
8th April 2021

Tegera Anti-Vibration Glove Won Best In Test

24 Anti-Vibration gloves were put through their paces and pitted some of the most respected brands a…

The Common Assessment Standard from CHAS: What you need to know
2nd April 2021

The Common Assessment Standard from CHAS: What you need to know

The rollout of a data-sharing agreement between Common Assessment Standard providers means the benef…

Big Wipes Go Anti-Viral
29th March 2021

Big Wipes Go Anti-Viral

Big Wipes are the first industrial-grade cleaning wipes in the UK to gain EN14476, the stringent ant…

Astutis Celebrates 10 Years of Leadership and Learning
24th March 2021

Astutis Celebrates 10 Years of Leadership and Learning

Astutis, an industry leader in workplace health, safe­ty and environmental training, is celebrating …

EMMA Safety Footwear Will Improve Your Carbon Footprint
24th March 2021

EMMA Safety Footwear Will Improve Your Carbon Footprint

EMMA is a socially responsible brand that delivers a 100% circular footwear offering that is set to …

Social Media: Are You Getting It Right?
20th March 2021

Social Media: Are You Getting It Right?

Sarah Woodhouse, Director at AMBITIOUS PR, shares her top tips on making the most of social media wh…

Home USB Charging Just Got Faster Thanks to Knightsbridge
18th March 2021

Home USB Charging Just Got Faster Thanks to Knightsbridge

Domestic USB charging points continue to grow in popularity with homeowners, and Knightsbridge. …

Skill Builder brings you building projects, power tool reviews, tutorials, 2-minute tips and new products reviewed by building industry expert Roger Bisby. We provide practical guidance, product evaluation and insight for all aspects of building and construction.

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    #20 ~ Plastic Surgeon Hard Surface Repair Experts

    Roger is joined by Owen Freeman from Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a UK network providing high-quality, engineered repairs of damaged surfaces.

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  • #18 ~ Damp Cure & Condensation Specialist Mostyn Neylon-Witham

  • #17 ~ Hydrogen Boilers, Heat Pumps & The Future of Heating

  • #16 ~ Cowboy Builders

  • #15 ~ Expert Advice on Electric Vehicles with Gerard Sauer

  • #14 ~ Plumber Chat with James from Plumberparts

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