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Install A Ground Source Heat Pump - Sponsored by Worcester Bosch A heat pump is a relatively new technology in the UK although they are widely used in Scandinavia and many parts of Europe where there is an abundance of renewably sourced electricity. A heat pump takes energy from outside and transfers it into heat to be circulated around a heating and hot water system. A heat pump uses electricity to run the components of a heat pump, principally a fan, compressor and circulating pumps to transfer the energy from the heat source into the heat sink or heating system.

The next time you are considering buying a new power tool you are very likely to be going cordless. That is not me reading your mind, it is what all those sales and marketing people have been drip-feeding us in our sleep. It may well be true that a cordless is the best choice but as I am about to explain it might not.

The Kentish Oast House Project - Dan Cox completes work on this beauty.

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Dan Cox Building An Oast House.. Skill Builder meets Grand Designs as Roger Bisby joins Dan Cox on his exciting Kentish Oast house project.

Fighting Tool Theft Find your MP: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP Find your Police and Crime Commissioner: https://www.apccs.police.uk/find-your-pcc MP letter template: https://skill-builder.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MP_Letter.rtf MP LETTER TEMPLATE (copy and paste) *********************************** Dear [INSERT NAME OF MP] I would like to bring to your attention a national crime wave that is affecting a great many trades people, causing many to go out of business or suffer mental …

How To Install A Traditional Real Brick Path - Roger visits Meadvale Builders.

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Roger examines the career of Pythagoras to see if it's time to cancel him.

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Martyn Bridges, from Worcester Bosch Group, returns to talk about the future of gas boilers with Roger.

Roger compares and gives his opinion on the best option, ending the debate - OSB Or Plywood?

Roger follows a kitchen refurbishment project with a new group of tradesmen.

Roger demonstrates the Keyfix Non-combustible Cavity Tray System.

Roger shows us how he likes to cut insulation boards with perfectly straight edges, without using expensive power tools.

Oakwood Garden Rooms: https://youtu.be/t8qMtDRo0RQ @Oakwood Garden Rooms The Impact Of A Stolen Van Can Be Significant Van theft has become a growing concern in many urban and rural areas, driven by the high demand for commercial vehicles and their valuable contents. Thieves often target vans for their cargo, which can include expensive tools, equipment, or goods, making these vehicles prime …

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