Kitchen Cabinet Door Hack
Roger is lining up his kitchen cabinet doors with a neat little hinge trick.
Innovative Ways To Conserve Water At Home And At Work
As of 2021, the world has already used almost 3 trillion tons of freshwater. Unquestionably, the data is a clear sign that everyone should start being water conscious. However, aside from minimizing the frequency of using the sink, there are also other ways to help preserve this natural resource. Below, the following sections will briefly discuss various innovative ways to conserve water at home and work.
Build a rain harvesting system
In a house, collecting rain would help a family minimize the frequency of using the sink or water outlet and have quick access to water outside. While there are rain collection systems available for purchase, one can easily make a simple version using an existing downspout or anything that can guide the water drops from the roof to a collection barrel. After that, an individual can then use the collected rain to spray plants, wash the driveway and car, or for something else.
Opt for a less water-consuming garden
Since plants need water to survive, most water-saving methods do not apply to gardens. However, choosing some plants over others would help. As such, species like orchids, succulents, and clovers are not water-demanding, so it’s fine to sprinkle lesser volumes. Otherwise, one can improve the irrigation to reduce water usage thanks to direct flow in roots and less evaporation.
Bring a bottle of water to work
As you may already know, staying hydrated throughout the day is important, but what’s equally as important is the quality of the water you’re drinking. Aside from convenience, bringing a bottle of water to work helps prevent one from drinking out of unsafe sources. While some drinking fountains and faucets likely received sterilizations, most still are left uncleaned, especially public ones. Accordingly, carrying a personal water tumbler is like having a total home water supply safety guarantee anywhere. Besides, buying bottled water from stores is bad for the environment.
Store water on bottles in the fridge
When fetching directly from the sink, the water often comes out warm, especially in hot seasons. However, most people run the tap for extended periods to wait for the water to cool down, causing more liquid waste. Instead of doing this, why not keep water in bottles in the fridge to have a better drinking experience, reduce water waste, and eliminate the need to wait to quench the thirst.
Avoid throwing tissues in the toilet
In any public place, people might get very conscious about using the bathroom, especially in the workplace. Since all employees know each other, cleaning everything and leaving no traces after using the washroom is almost a given. However, this can also mean individuals throwing used tissues directly into the toilet, making it harder to flush and consuming more water in the process. Therefore, to avoid this, it’s best to trash tissues or wipes into bins or designated places to conserve water and maintain environmental hygiene.
Educate co-workers or employees
Employees can advise and educate co-workers about the importance of conserving water. Also, informing each other every time helps whenever someone forgets to close the sink or is wasting significant volumes. On the other hand, an employer or boss can place signs and notices in the kitchen, bathroom, or other water sources in the company establishment to constantly remind the staff to use water wisely.
Conserve Water At Home And Work
Water constitutes most of the world and the human body, so it’s important to manage this natural resource wisely. Aside from minimizing using the sink or other outlets, the above tips are also effective in conserving water. Above all, raising awareness about the importance of water consciousness can help create a more eco-caring generation. After all, the people on earth are still the ones to benefit from doing such good practices.
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 has constantly pushed the boundaries in our desire to be the best. My father and company founder Joseph Cyril Bamford’s motto was, “Jamais content”, and that is exactly right – we are never content with our achievements. But I believe that even he would be amazed by what the company has become. Today, we have 22 plants on four continents and more than 750 dealers around the world.
These are exciting times. In just 75 years we have gone from one man in a garage in Uttoxeter to a major global brand renowned for its pioneering spirit. All of this is down to our people – an 11,000-strong worldwide force that makes up the JCB family we are so proud of. Our achievements over the past 75 years have been considerable, but at JCB we believe in always looking ahead to the next development, the next level of success.
As we speak, JCB is continuing to innovate and push the boundaries in research and development; in particular within the area of sustainability, where energy costs and emissions are becoming an increasingly important purchasing consideration. Many of our customers will need to reinvent their businesses to meet new building standards and emissions legislation, and we will be there to support them every step of the way, as we have always been.
Read through the innovation milestones over the decades on the JCB timeline:
https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/our-story
Breaking Through – The Extension 31
Roger makes his weekly Extension trip to see what James is up to..
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Stride out in the All-NEW Work Trousers from Snickers Workwear
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Wherever they’re working, whenever they’re on task and whatever the weather, there’s a pair of trousers to suit.
There are new designs for both men and women with unrivalled functionality in the AllroundWork and FlexiWork ranges.
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9 Things That Really Annoy Your Builder
How To Annoy Your Builder
Roger’s on the warpath with 9 things to drive him and other builders mad.
This episode is not sponsored by Yorkshire Tea.
00:00 Intro
00:15 Tea
01:14 The come on
02:08 Late start
02:28 Dust and noise
02:59 Vans
03:13 Mates rates
04:09 Mission creep
04:56 Price match
05:30 Money
06:35 Goodbye
Can a Plumber Pitch a Double Hipped Roof?
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Roger has a go at pitching a double hipped roof with the help of Dan Cox in this job swapping episode
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Climate Control Baselayers – For the Summer and Autumn Months
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There’s a range of garments that use socially and environmentally responsible fibre technology such as 100% recycled polyester, as well as others available in high-tech breathable fabrics.
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These cutting-edge AllroundWork, FLEXIWork and LITEwork designs and fabrics will keep you cool, warm and dry when you need to be.
All the garments are made from quick-drying, lightweight fabrics that come with special ventilation features to control and regulate the heat from your body.
All in all, Snickers Workwear Baselayer clothing will give you the kind of fresh working comfort you wouldn’t have thought possible.
This Might Be Why You’re Poor
Want To Know Why You’re Poor?
Roger’s back in front of the whiteboard with some advice on escaping the trap of endless work and limited income.
Why Is Everything Going Wrong? Extension #30
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Roger checks in on James and Ian to see how the extension is going
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RELATED VIDEO LINKS
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🎬 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
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Our thanks go to James and Ian of The Supreme Finishing Company.
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Warm Roof vs Cold Roof. What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between a cold roof and a warm roof?
Roger explains the benefits of both of these flat roof insulation systems and the potential problems that you might encounter when installing your flat roof.
Liquid Floor Screed ~ Going With The Flow
James prepares for the arrival of Julian Badley and his team from SSR Flow Screed
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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
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Our thanks go to James and Ian of The Supreme Finishing Company.
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The Lethal Cocktail Inside Lithium-ion Batteries
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 of people every day. However, there are some things you need to know when it comes to fire safety, chargers and batteries.
Did you know that the London Fire Brigade attend on average 24 fires each week that have been started by chargers, batteries and cables?
Follow this link and discover how to buy and use items with lithium batteries safely.
https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-home/electrical-items/batteries-and-chargers/
Resilient Bar Ceiling – How One Long Screw Can Make Your Life Hell
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Another new build nightmare with an incorrectly installed resilient bar ceiling that’s causing big problems with sound and vibration transmission.
Heat Pump Conspiracy! Who’s Telling the Truth?
Roger is back onto heat pumps and deals with many of the issues raised by you in the last video.
Building A Room On Top of a Garage
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 ‘building a room on top of your garage – how to’.
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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
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Our thanks go to James and Ian of The Supreme Finishing Company.
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ConX Pre-construction & Estimating Software
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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 Pre-construction & Estimating Software has gained thousands of users who enjoy simple, affordable estimating and tender management tools built specifically for builders and subcontractors.
A New Build Nightmare That Shouldn’t Happen
NEW BUILD NIGHTMARE
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Roger sees another cracked shower tray problem in a new-build house that has driven the owner to take legal action.
