Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction

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.

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'.

ConX cofounder Keith was running a contracting business knowing there had to be a better way to manage the pre-construction process. ConX Pre-construction & Estimating Software has gained thousands of users who enjoy simple, affordable estimating and tender management tools built specifically for builders and subcontractors.

NEW BUILD NIGHTMARE ➤ 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 with the extension build.

Roger has a solution for your shower drain smells, that is surprisingly simple.

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 woodworking project coming up on Skill Builder soon.

Roger's favourite plastering tools, check out the links...

THERE ARE SOME NEW BUILD HOME NIGHTMARES THAT CAN BE AVOIDED 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.

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

THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN YOUR DECKING How to look after your decking with Roxil Wood & Patio Cleaner and Wood Protection Cream.

DOES YOUR SHOWER TRAY LEAK? 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 the water poured out onto his lovely oak floor...