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Ian is loving the door lining jig idea he got from The Tall Carpenter..
Read More »The Tall Carpenter Door Lining Jig ~ 2-Minute Tip
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
Read More »#19 ~ The National Construction Products Regulator
Government announced the creation of a national construction products regulator with the responsibility to ensure homes are constructed using 'safe' materials.
Read More »Plastic Surgeon ~ The Hard Surface Repair Experts
Choosing hard surface repair is an environmentally friendly choice. Repairing and restoring surfaces can reduce the amount of waste produced, which would otherwise end up in landfills. It also saves energy that would be required to manufacture new materials for replacements.
Read More »Dot and Dab Plasterboard ~ Extension Build #12
Advantages Of Dot And dab Plasterboard - First and foremost, a huge advantage is speed of application. But improved levels of sound dampening, thermal insulation, damp proofing, moisture resistance, and fire retardation can all be gained using different types of dot and dab plasterboard.
Read More »Toolstream Targets Talent From Dickies Workwear
Leading tools supplier and distributor, Toolstream, has appointed James Whitaker and Laura Cansfield as Marketing Director and Head of Workwear.
Read More »Makita Launches New ’80v’ Max SDS-Max Demolition Hammers
As part of its latest wave of new products, Makita has added the first 40VMax x2 (80-Volt) demolition hammers to its XGT range of high-performance tools.
Read More »Tegera Anti-Vibration Glove Won Best In Test
24 Anti-Vibration gloves were put through their paces and pitted some of the most respected brands and gloves on the market against each other.
Read More »Splay Cut Trade Trick ~ 2 Minute Tip
Splay Cut – Pitch A Roof With Ease Ultimate Roofing Square (Imperial version, USA and Canadian Market) 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer Deep Hole Pencil: https://amzn.to/2ZeMtKA The Imperial Roofing Square makes building a pitched roof effortless and extremely quick. This version of the square uses Inches instead of millimetres. It is designed for the USA and Canadian markets where run over …
Read More »How To Fit Herringbone Joist Struts Like a Pro
Dan Cox shows us how to install floor joist cross bracing or herringbone joist struts..
Read More »Plasterboarding ~ Extension Build #11
Plasterboarding The Extension - James & Ian share the Festool Drywall Screwdriver in Part 11 of our How To Build An Extension series.
Read More »The Common Assessment Standard from CHAS: What you need to know
The rollout of a data-sharing agreement between Common Assessment Standard providers means the benefits of qualifying for the scheme are greater than ever.
Read More »Screeding And Plastering ~ 35A Extension #8
It's 2007 and Roger and Steve get the screed down ready for the tiler, while G&E Plastering tackles the walls and ceiling on the 35A Extension.
Read More »Clean & Protected Hands with Big Wipes ~ 2-Minute Tip
What are Heavy-Duty ProPlus Big Wipes? Heavy-Duty ProPlus antiviral and antibacterial wipes are effective hand cleaning and disinfecting wipes. Power cleansers tackle the toughest grime and skin conditioners help to protect and moisturise the skin.
Read More »Big Wipes Go Anti-Viral
Big Wipes are the first industrial-grade cleaning wipes in the UK to gain EN14476, the stringent anti-viral standard for chemical disinfectants.
Read More »Fitting Keylite Roof Windows ~ Extension Build #10
James & Ian install Keylite roof windows in Part 10 of our How To Build An Extension series.
Read More »Astutis Celebrates 10 Years of Leadership and Learning
Astutis, an industry leader in workplace health, safety and environmental training, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
Read More »EMMA Safety Footwear Will Improve Your Carbon Footprint
EMMA is a socially responsible brand that delivers a 100% circular footwear offering that is set to change the way we buy and use safety footwear.
Read More »Insulation and Plasterboard ~ 35A Extension #7
Back in 2007, Roger, Steve and Jono take care of the sliding doors, insulation and plasterboard on the 35A Extension.
Read More »Does Klip-ez Make Cutting Plasterboard More Accurate?
The easy-to-use tool makes cutting plasterboard accurate, allowing a single user to cut boards quickly, without any help..
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