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Astutis, an industry leader in workplace health, safety and environmental training, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
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Dylan Garton
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 change the way we buy and use safety footwear.
Read More »Insulation & Plasterboard ~ 35A Extension #7
Back in 2007, Roger, Steve and Jono take care of the sliding doors, insulation and plasterboard on the 35A Extension.
Read More »Does Klip-ez Make Cutting Plasterboard More Accurate?
This Tool Makes Your Board Cuts Fast & Accurate. James tries out Klip_ez. Klip_ez Time Saving Tools: https://www.klip-ez.co.uk ABOUT KLIP_EZ KLIP_EZ is a new concept in board technology; compact and affordable allowing you to measure and cut boards with accuracy. The easy-to-use tool makes cutting accurate, allowing a single user to cut boards quickly, without any help. Easy to store …
Read More »Social Media: Are You Getting It Right?
Sarah Woodhouse, Director at AMBITIOUS PR, shares her top tips on making the most of social media when it comes to marketing your business … Whether it’s sharing a funny video clip, your holiday photos (remember those?) or your thoughts on how your favourite football team performed in last night’s game, social media is a great place to connect with …
Read More »Building The Stud Walls ~ Extension Build #9
James builds the interior stud walls in Part 9 of our How To Build An Extension series. We love ForgeFast Elite Performance wood screws! https://www.forgefastelite.com Knightsbridge lighting & wiring accessories: https://www.mlaccessories.co.uk
Read More »Home USB Charging Just Got Faster Thanks to Knightsbridge
Domestic USB charging points continue to grow in popularity with homeowners, and Knightsbridge.
Read More »Enhanced Visibility and Safety With Snickers Workwear Hi-Vis
Snickers Workwear takes personal wellbeing at work very seriously. That's why this range of Hi-Vis protective wear is streets ahead of anything else.
Read More »Seismic Savings in Blast Protection
Seismic activity may be rare in the UK, but many buildings and critical infrastructure need to be protected from blasts.
Read More »Moving Heavy Steel Beams ~ 35A Extension #6
Another vintage episode from the 35A Extension series where we see Roger and Steve shift some heavy steels around.
Read More »Why Doesn’t Every Decorator Know This?
Roger visits Handford + Green to see how they make their high-performance paint. https://www.hanfordandgreen.com About Hanford + Green Hanford + Green was established by a team with decades of experience in paint manufacturing, building and commercial decorating. They set out to provide high-performance paint that the commercial sector needs, meeting each of the challenges of large-scale commercial projects head-on.
Read More »Laying Clay Roof Tiles ~ Extension Build #8
In Part 8 of our How To Build An Extension series, the roofers are in to show us how to tile a roof using reclaimed clay tiles from Swallow’s Tiles. http://www.sihg.org.uk/swallowsrooftiles
Read More »Hellberg Safety Launch New Safety Eyewear
Renowned for its hi-spec PPE that includes hearing and face protection, Hellberg Safety is launching a new range safety eyewear.
Read More »Solutions for Treating Damp with Damian Wallis
Roger is joined by Damian Wallis of Safeguard Europe, the leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist damp-proofing and waterproofing products. https://www.safeguardeurope.com Safeguard has grown to become a market leader in the UK and now exports throughout the world. All products are manufactured under an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality & environmental control system, audited by the BSI. The product …
Read More »How To Lay Paving Perfectly With Tobermore
Roger helps Sperrin Paving complete an ambitious 3-day installation using a range of great products from Tobermore.
Read More »Britain’s Home Moving Hotspots Revealed
Where have we moved home the most? - Britain’s home moving hotspots revealed. Nearly 800,000 home moves have taken place in the last year.
Read More »Solar Energy Trends in 2021
It’s easy to see that going solar presents many benefits. With all of that said, how is the solar market doing in 2021? Here’s a closer look.
Read More »Straight String Line Trick ~ 2-Minute Tip
Before he pitches the roof on our new extension series, James shows us a quick 2-minute tip for getting a super straight string line.
Read More »Snickers Workwear High-Performance Jackets
Snickers jackets include features that focus on fit and freedom of movement as well as using innovative fabrics that deliver long-lasting protection.
Read More »Rain & Snow Delay Brickies ~ How To Build An Extension #6
Rain and snow delays force James onto the blockwork in part 6 of our 2 storey extension series.
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