For all those who think that bathroom mould and mildew is unavoidable in the British climate, the fact that it rarely, if ever, exists in up-market bathrooms is telling. You may think this is simply down to being able to afford a good cleaner, and admittedly that helps, but a lot of the things that cause mould are built into …
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How to silicone seal a basin or bath with Abacus Bathrooms
In this latest video on the Skill Builder You Tube channel Roger Bisby shares some tips on how to silicone seal a basin or bath and explains some cheats which can make the job easier. Among Roger’s tips are making sure that the surface is clean and dry before beginning the job. Roger also demonstrates a tool from Abacus which …
Read More »4 Roofers Couldn’t Solve This Damp Chimney. Can You?
📪 Ask Skill Builder: http://skill-builder.uk/send Roger takes a look at a problem Carl Fielding has with a leaking chimney. Here is Carl’s message: I am having issues with my chimney leaking in the attic. I have had multiple roofers come and look and even had a re-roof done. I was told the issue was gone and even got the attic …
Read More »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 the biggest purchase you'll ever make, and it's essential to take the time to research and make informed decisions.
Read More »Upgrade Your Shower with Fresh Silicone — DIY Guide
🛒 https://amzn.to/3ZYtnG0 Dryzone Silicone Sealant Replacement Kit (Anti Mould) Complete kit for Professional looking joints in Kitchens and Bathrooms. • All-in-one Silicone Sealant Replacement Kit – everything you need to successfully replace damaged, discoloured and mouldy sealant in bathrooms and kitchens • Don’t revive or retouch – replace! Dryzone Silicone Sealant Remover breaks down existing sealant so it can be …
Read More »At Last a Solution to New Build Bathroom Nightmares
Roger installs the latest version of the Abacus pre-plumbed working wall and he thinks this could be the solution to many of the new build nightmare bathrooms that we see time after time. Abacus is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and distributors of bathroom and wetroom products. https://www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk
Read More »How To Fix Low Water Pressure Problems with AccuBoost
I have been a plumber for over 40 years and one question I have heard over and over again is “What can you do to improve my mains water pressure?”. For a lot of my career, the answer was “not much” because boosting the flow and pressure on water mains used to require a complicated and expensive set-up or a …
Read More »Plasterboard — Why All The Colours?
Why are there so many different types of plasterboard? Roger explains.
Read More »Grab Adhesives Showdown ~ 17 Tubes Tested!
We're back with another Skill Builder showdown and this time we test 17 grab adhesives to see how they perform and the value they offer.
Read More »A New Build Nightmare That Shouldn’t Happen
➤ Send us your new-build story: http://skill-builder.uk/send 🎬 Bathrooms playlist: https://bit.ly/3yaTFqi 🎬 Abacus Bathrooms playlist: https://bit.ly/3eYDdC0 Roger sees another cracked shower tray problem in a new-build house that has driven the owner to take legal action.
Read More »How to Remove Humidity from Your Furniture and Textiles for Proper Moisture Control
Humidity can lead to issues in your home. Mould and mildew are more prevalent in homes with high humidity levels or improper moisture control.
Read More »12% Decline in the Shower Market Due to Impact of COVID-19
In 2020, the UK shower market was impacted by the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and saw a sharp decline in value of around -12%.
Read More »Is This The Future of Plumbing?
Roger installs a bathroom using an Abacus pre-plumbed working wall. Could this be the future of plumbing?
Read More »Modest Growth Expected for 2021 for the Bathroom & Kitchen Market
The brassware & taps market is expected to decline in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Stockpiles will start to deplete, cashflow will be low.
Read More »Ultimate Shower Room Installation ~ Step-by-step Guide
Roger shows us another mega installation, this time it's a shower wet room. A step-by-step guide with our partner Abacus Bathrooms.
Read More »How to Increase the Value of Your Home Before Selling
Before you sell your home, it’s a good idea to do all you can to increase its value. Learn tips and tricks to raise your asking price, on any budget.
Read More »Robin’s Home Tech Essentials & Ideas – Capel #21
Robin is just weeks away from finishing his house. We follow him to see his home technology products and ideas – 🔽 MORE 🔽 Capel Build Playlist – http://tiny.cc/av05nz Monarch Scaleout XP Limescale Control https://monarchwater.co.uk/product/scaleout-xp Lindab MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) http://www.lindab.com petWALK Pet doors https://www.petwalk.uk/shop/ PetSafe Aluminium Pet Door http://tiny.cc/ldd9nz Cutwrights beautifully tailored furniture https://www.cutwrights.com EGGER for furniture …
Read More »Measuring Hack – Robin’s Trade Tricks
Robin shows us a neat trick for measuring, marking and cutting Elements board for the bathrooms at the Capel Build.
Read More »The Ultimate Bathroom Installation Video 2020
Tools and materials used in this video series: Abacus 1800mm Wenge Shelf Abacus 3-way Water Distribution Manifold Abacus Easi-Plan Universal Shower Valve Plate Abacus Easi-Plan 1180mm Wall Mounted WC Frame Abacus Edition Chrome Basin Mixer Abacus Elements Ultimate Construction Board Abacus Emotion Round Shower Head Abacus Emotion Square Thermo Shower Mixer Abacus Emotion Square Fixed Head Shower Abacus Fix-MD Sealing …
Read More »Abacus M1 PVC Waterproof Bathroom Wall Panels
Abacus M1 PVC wall panels are a fantastic waterproof PVC core showering wall panel that is completely impervious to water and ideal for a multitude of different bathroom installation requirements.
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