Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Freehand or guided with rail, working on roofing, scaffolding or flooring – the Festool ISC 240 is the optimal solution for cutting insulation.
Read More »Festool ISC 240 – Cutting Insulation Like a Dream
Why is Your Towel Rail Hot When the Heating Is Off?
Roger wants to help everybody understand their house better and take care of all of those little jobs that have been bugging you.
Read More »Army of Experts Training to Deliver Green Homes Grant Scheme
A new army of experts will be trained up to deliver the government’s Green Homes Grant scheme to make 600,000 households in England energy efficient for the winter.
Read More »Dress For Windy Weather with Snickers Workwear’s GORE WINDSTOPPER Jackets
Snickers Gore Windstopper jackets deliver performance and comfort at work - integral features of this new range of Windproof Jackets.
Read More »Gapotape – Perfect Insulation with PIR Board
Robin discovers Gapotape foil and foam tape, specifically designed for use in conjunction with rigid insulation board.
Read More »Van Insurance Quotes Increase by a Third in ‘Quiet’ Month of August
Insurance price comparison specialist The Van Insurer has reported a significant year-on-year increase in quote requests from van drivers for August, which is typically considered a quiet month for the industry.
Read More »Snickers Kneeguard – Superior, Ergonomic Knee Protection With D30®
Hard work all day, every day means that some craftsmen and craftswomen put more pressure on their knees than many top athletes.
Read More »IronmongeryDirect Pledges Support for Fire Door Safety Week
Leading specialist ironmongery supplier, IronmongeryDirect, has pledged its support to this year’s Fire Door Safety Week.
Read More »BiKBBI Sponsor Charlton Athletic Women’s Football Club
The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) is delighted to sponsor Charlton Athletic Women’s Football Club.
Read More »Reverse Circulation Update ~ Know Your House
Roger wants to help everybody understand their house better and take care of all of those little jobs that have been bugging you.
Read More »Hard Hat Awareness Week with Centurion Giveaway
Roger and the Skill Builder team are right behind the Hard Hat Awareness Week and encourage everyone to stay mindful of their safety at all times.
Read More »IOBAC Launches FloorPlay, a Flooring E-Commerce Site for the Trade
Technology company IOBAC, renowned for its innovative flooring and heating solutions, has launched FloorPlay, a flooring materials supply service.
Read More »GMB London Call Out Labour Party on Heat Pumps
Up to £27,550 cost per household for heat pumps not a Labour Party future for low carbon home heating says GMB London. See link to the BEIS report.
Read More »The Saw Horse – An Apprentice Carpenter Test
When I was at college, they said to me, the first thing you need as a carpenter is a saw horse or single bevel trestle. I want you to do it yourselves. It's thoroughly enjoyable.
Read More »BiKBBI Calls Upon the Industry to Take Action Now to Avoid Catastrophe
The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) today released its plans to tackle one of the most significant challenges faced by the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom sector.
Read More »Vapour Permeability & The Truth About Stormdry
Roger carries out some vapour permeability tests to see if the claims made by Safeguard Stormdry are watertight.
Read More »Stay Safe With Snickers Workwear Protective Wear Solutions for Men and Women
Long working days and uncomfortable clothing make Snickers Workwear’s protective wear a better choice of working in hazardous environments.
Read More »Why Are My Radiators Getting Hot When the Heating Is Off?
Radiators are getting hot when the heating is turned off? Roger explains in his latest Know Your House whiteboard explainer.
Read More »Why Teamwork and Respect Are Essential to Jobsite Safety
Jobsite safety is a team sport. Even if most follow the regulations, just one person who fails to use the right safety supplies can cause a serious accident.
Read More »Loft Dormer Unusual Exterior Finish ~ LoftCon #4
Check out the latest episode of our loft conversion series with James King from The Supreme Finishing Company.
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