Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
New styles from Snickers Workwear deliver winter warmth and cooling comfort when you need it.
Read More »Snickers Workwear – Work Together With You For Climate Control
Easy Loft Ladder Installation ~ Extension #36
The Keylite Loft Ladder. Simple, fast loft ladder installation. With pre-installed Flick-Fit brackets, allowing installation from below the loft, and with a unique detachable ladder that enables one-person installation, the Keylite Loft Ladder is designed to make your life easier. _________________________________________________________________
Read More »Snickers Workwear and EMMA Safety Footwear Lead the Way with Sustainable Practice
These forward-thinking brands are pioneering sustainable business practices in their industries.
Read More »Bradfords Takes To The Stage on Sustainability
Bradfords Building Supplies is launching ‘Building Sustainable Communities’ – an innovative new series of events aimed at inspiring, informing and engaging the South West on achieving long term environmental and social sustainability for the built environment.
Read More »Is Rising Damp Just a Myth? Roger’s Rant!
Roger is back on to rising damp and asks the question... ... Is Rising Damp A Myth?
Read More »Smooth & Level Floors with Dunlop LX-360 Fibre Leveller
Flexible and fibre-reinforced, Dunlop LX-360 Fibre Leveller is an all-around smoothing and levelling compound which can be laid from 3mm up to 60mm.
Read More »Building an Extension On Your Property in 2022: 4 Things to Remember Before Your Start
Owning a property is something that many of us spend our lives dreaming about. Being able to find the right house on the market right through to receiving the keys in your hand, is a truly exciting process and one that can’t be matched. For the most part, people buy a property that fits their needs entirely. At the same …
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 »How to Fit Skirting Boards & Architraves The Cox Way
Dan shows us how he likes to fit skirting boards & architraves.
Read More »A Message to Boris at COP26
Roger is back into heat pumps and looks at the £5000 grants being offered to UK homeowners. Are £5k Grants For Heat Pumps Money Well Spent?
Read More »What’s a Flitch Beam and What are The Benefits? ~ Extension #35
James explains what a flitch beam is and what the benefits are. Plus we have a new face. ForgeFast Elite Timber Fixing Screw 🛒 https://bit.ly/2YyBjT9 SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 M12 FID Compact 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/2ZgKad3 🛒 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS …
Read More »Combining Hi-Visibility and Sustainability for Wellbeing and Safety
Snickers Workwear leads the way in developing responsible Hi-Vis protective wear.
Read More »Hellberg Safety – The Most Complete Range of Hearing Protection Solutions
The new and improved technology throughout the Hellberg Safety communications product range delivers the most advanced protection.
Read More »3 Common Household Issues During the Winter Season
From mould growth to boiler breakdowns, this time of year is, unfortunately, one where homes are prone to problems.
Read More »MK Logic Plus Rapid Fix with Tool-less Cable Clamp
MK Electric has created a tool-less, spring-loaded cable clamp termination to its switch sockets, with a view to speeding up the installation time. https://Hwll.co/rapidfix MK Logic Plus Rapid Fix makes wiring a socket faster, easier and safer through the adoption of screwless terminals. Spring-loaded terminal clamps to ensure no loose wires for a safer connection. Individual terminal entry points, each …
Read More »Bradfords Building Supplies Talks Sustainability At National Self Build & Renovation Show
Bradfords Building Supplies will be sharing advice on how to improve the environmental sustainability of self-build projects at the National Self Build & Renovation Show.
Read More »The Truth About Health and Safety in Construction
Health and Safety in Construction Gone Mad? - Roger's not finished with health and safety just yet, but this isn't a rant.
Read More »All You Need To Know About Survivalist Bunkers
Interest in survivalist bunkers has risen by 2,000% since the pandemic struck, according to The Sun.
Read More »Putting The Spotlight On Sustainability
With the construction sector set to play a big role in reaching the Government’s net-zero targets, changes are coming in the way we approach housebuilding in the UK.
Read More »Is It Time To Switch To An Electric Van? PEUGEOT e-Expert Test
The Skill Builder team test drive the new Peugeot e-Expert electric van for a week and visit the city of London.
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