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Roger looks at the dangers of lithium-ion batteries and what can be done to avoid the associated dangers. What is a Lithium-ion battery? Lithium-ion batteries or li-ion batteries (sometimes called LIBs) are the lightweight, rechargeable batteries that power our phones, laptops and cameras. They’re found in many electrical devices from mobility scooters to e-cigarettes, and are used safely by millions …

James and Ian have made much quicker progress than Roger thought but he arrives in time for the hip rafter and scarf joint. _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ 🎬 How to Make a Tusk …

➤ Send us your new-build story: http://skill-builder.uk/send Another new build nightmare with an incorrectly installed resilient bar ceiling that’s causing big problems with sound and vibration transmission.

Roger is back onto heat pumps and deals with many of the issues raised by you in the last video.

How do you build a room on top of a garage? James, Ian and Roger move to the other end of the house for this building challenge in the first part of ‘how to build a bedroom on top of your garage’. _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip …

Check Out ConX with a 2 week Free Trial: https://bit.ly/3xOmBEA Head of Customer Experience Jonathan Slattery shows Roger what ConX is all about. ConX cofounder Keith was running a contracting business knowing there had to be a better way to manage the pre-construction process. ConX has gained thousands of users who enjoy simple, affordable estimating and tender management tools built …

➤ 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.

James, Ian and Roger are getting close to the finish line. _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ 🎬 How to Make a Tusk Tenon Joint Like a Pro: https://youtu.be/osoItQj_blw _________________________________________________________________ Our thanks go to James …

Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send 🎬 Ask Skill Builder Playlist: https://bit.ly/3j7heJT Roger has a solution for your smelly shower drain that is surprisingly simple.

Heat pumps explained. Roger rants about air source heat pump disadvantages, the green homes grant, types of heat pumps and asks are heat pumps worth it?

Another quick tip or two with Roger and Dan, a quick preview of an exciting new project coming up on Skill Builder soon.

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Roger looks at Eco Joists and the micro cracking defect with flooring and ceiling construction when floors are walked across causing plasterboard ceiling cracks and creaks below. CURA Homecare after-sales maintenance services to national housebuilders. https://www.cura-home-care.co.uk/portfolio-item/micro-cracking/

Bathroom underfloor heating systems offer an efficient, evenly distributed warmth, turning what was once a chilly tile ordeal into a cosy, welcoming experience.

How to look after your decking with Roxil Wood & Patio Cleaner and Wood Protection Cream. Find more at Safeguard: https://www.safeguardeurope.com/products/roxil/roxil-wood-and-patio-cleaner

Is your shower tray leaking? Watch this. I went to look at a shower tray leak today. It was the usual story, a leak around the tray. The water was pouring out. The householder had been trying to solve the problem for months. He had even renewed the grout and silicone on the bottom three courses of tiles and still …