Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Why do aircrete blocks crack up so often? As with so many of these problems, everyone involved is pointing a finger at someone else.
Read More »Aircrete Blocks Cracking up – Unwanted Trouble
Plastering Ceilings and Walls~ Extension Build #16
Merner & Mason have joined James on our extension series to take care of plastering the ceilings and walls.
Read More »The Most Affordable Housing Markets for a Digital Detox
Gwent, Ayrshire and County Durham rank amongst some of the most affordable areas to get on the UK property ladder.
Read More »Brilliant Core Cutting Adapter ~ Clipacore
Roger reviews the Clipacore release system which is super quick when compared to current core release techniques.
Read More »Dust Free Cutting & Chasing Pipes & Cables ~ 2-Minute Tip
Another 2-minute tip from James. Cutting chases in walls dust-free with the Metabo MFE 40.
Read More »Squeak Free Staircase ~ Extension Build #15
Building A Squeak Free Staircase - James is joined by Mark Wilmot from Surrey Staircases.
Read More »NEW from Solid Gear – The Revolutionary Safety Trainer
Solid Gear’s latest safety shoe – combines the best in safety and sports footwear technology.
Read More »Carpentry Made Simple ~ Rafter Step Off Method
James shows us how to calculate your rafter length with a neat trick - Making carpentry simple
Read More »Hultafors Group Acquires Fristads, Kansas & Leijona Workwear
They join Snickers Workwear in Europe’s market-leading portfolio of Protective Wear and PPE brands.
Read More »In My Yard ~ Buy & sell new, used & surplus stock
Roger is joined by Clive Drummond from In My Yard, the marketplace for trades and DIYers to buy & sell new, used and surplus stock.
Read More »How to Build a Stud Wall Like a Pro ~ Extension Build #14
Ian from the Supreme Finishing Company shows us how he builds stud walls.
Read More »Showdown Time ~ Laser Level Review of 10 Models
Laser Level Review featuring 10 levels from Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, Imex, Leica, Ox, Zokoun and Kaiweets to suit all budgets.
Read More »Cupa Pizarras Continues to Support the Next Generation of Roofers
Spanish slate manufacturer CUPA PIZARRAS is continuing its college sponsorship scheme and extending it to include an additional college.
Read More »Snickers Workwear Stretch Shorts – Street-Smart Comfort This Summer
Brand NEW Men’s and Women’s Work Shorts for the flexible working environment - designed for superior comfort and freedom of movement.
Read More »#20 ~ Plastic Surgeon Hard Surface Repair Experts
Roger is joined by Owen Freeman from Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a UK network providing high-quality, engineered repairs of damaged surfaces.
Read More »How to Repair a Flat Roof with Everbuild Liquid Roof
Roger shows us how to repair a flat roof on a troublesome roof that's had several failed fix attempts.
Read More »Flat Roof Cleaning with JetVac
JetVac Cleaning is an exterior cleaning company based in Essex, providing pressure washing, roof, gutter, render and exterior surface cleaning.
Read More »How to Plasterboard Around a Roof Window ~ Extension Build #13
James King shows us how to plasterboard around a roof window on our extension build series.
Read More »The Tall Carpenter Door Lining Jig ~ 2-Minute Tip
Ian is loving the door lining jig idea he got from The Tall Carpenter..
Read More »The Key to Good Apprenticeships ~ With IronmongeryDirect
Enter IronmongeryDirect’s competition to win £5,000 towards hiring an apprentice. https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/blog/win-5000-towards-the-cost-of-an-apprentice Follow IronmongeryDirect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ironmongerydirectuk/ The Key to Good Apprenticeships ~ With IronmongeryDirect
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