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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 »The Truth About Health and Safety in Construction
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.
Read More »The Problems With Value Added Tax | VAT RANT
Roger points out the problems with UK Value Added Tax in his latest rant Further reading. ▶ The UK’s VAT Rate Explained: https://www.kashflow.com/uk-vat ▶ VAT rates for goods and services: https://www.gov.uk/vat-rates ▶ What are the Most Serious VAT Problems?: https://bit.ly/3lv99S2 ▶ Free UK VAT calculator: http://www.vatcalculator.co.uk
Read More »How To Build a Pitched Roof Dormer in a Day – Extension #34
James and Ian attempt to build a pitched roof dormer in one day...
Read More »How to Fit Staircase Spindles & Handrail Like a Pro
Dan Cox shows us how to fit staircase spindles and handrails like a pro...
Read More »How to Test for Mould in Your Home
The difficult part about mould is that it can grow without being noticed for months or years, making it hard to identify the source of the problem.
Read More »Architrave Gauge ~ 2-Minute Tip
Architrave Gauge Hack Dan has a neat little hack for working with architraves...
Read More »9 Things Customers Hate About Builders
What Do You Hate About Builders? Roger restores order after his annoying customer video, with a look at annoying things builders do.
Read More »Door Lock & Handle Fitting – Extension #33
James has another tale of woe! We also see Ian work on lock and handle fitting.
Read More »Second Soakaway – Extension 32
James is working on a second soakaway for the extension project, & he's really enjoying being in the hole!
Read More »The Ugly Truth About Airtight Buildings
Roger points out the problems with Airtight Buildings (also called envelope airtightness) in his latest rant.
Read More »Hultafors Tools’ NEW Chisels – A Striking Balance Between Precision, Sharpness and Durability
This newly extended award-winning range of HDC Chisels now has a superior ergonomic design and 11 different blade widths up to 40mm.
Read More »How to Fix Wonky Kitchen Cabinet Doors
Roger is lining up his kitchen cabinet doors with a neat little hinge trick.
Read More »Innovative Ways To Conserve Water At Home And At Work
As of 2021, the world has already used almost 3 trillion tons of freshwater.
Read More »JCB. A Great British Success Story
Roger takes a break from ranting and raving to celebrate one of Britain’s biggest building industry success stories. A word from Lord Bamford – JCB Chairman The story of JCB is one of innovation, ambition and sheer hard work. From small beginnings building agricultural tipping trailers in 1945, to the global force in manufacturing the company has become today, JCB …
Read More »Breaking Through – The Extension 31
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Read More »Don’t Have A Driveway Installed Until You’ve Watched This Advertisement
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Read More »Stride out in the All-NEW Work Trousers from Snickers Workwear
Snickers Workwear is continuing to make great strides in Work Trousers design and functionality while still increasing its commitment to environmental responsibility.
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