Hot work fires on construction sites are on the rise. CHAS, the supply chain risk management experts, explain what you need to remember when undertaking this type of work. More than a quarter of all accidental fires on construction sites are sparked by ‘hot work’, according to Freedom of Information data obtained by insurer Zurich. Combustible materials can be easily …
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Breaking out the back end gives them some fresh air, perhaps a little too fresh when the storm blew in.
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How to build a timber frame garden room episode 2 sees the walls go up and get secured into place by the Skill Builder team.
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Dash cam review looking at the best dashcams, the cheapest models against the high-end ones, from £17 right up to £700. Which one should you buy? Watch our buying guide with Dylan Garton.
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Thanks to Tom for sending us his video of easily one of the worst bathroom installation we have ever seen. We have seen plenty of DIY bathroom installations that are way better than this.
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Robin shows you how to install Thermowood exterior cladding at the Capel Build with some little tricks and tips including some preparation work with the HB42 Eco-foil ’All-in-One’ sealant and adhesive.
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This independently tested Protective Wear for heat, flame, electrical arc and chemical risk environments delivers market-leading risk-protection in a wide range of hazardous working environments.
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There’s one thing that Professional Tradesmen and Women can’t do without if they want to get their jobs done properly – Healthy Hands!
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Fully accredited, advanced Protective Wear for heat and flame, electrostatic, mechanical and chemical risk environments from the UK’s leading workwear innovator.
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James is completing the blockwork at the rear of the house and Ian is fitting the windows in Part 4 of the King Build.
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Installing bi-fold doors can be tricky, so you want a professional, right? In this case, wrong! Roger regrets his decision to outsource this bi-folding doors install job to the pros and you'll find out why in this episode.
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Roger Bisby takes drivers from Bosch, Dewalt, Hitachi, Hilti, Makita, Metabo, Milwaukee and Panasonic to see which one has the power and features of a champion.
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Robin shows us a neat trick for measuring, marking and cutting Elements board for the bathrooms at the Capel Build.
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How to lay Palio Clic Luxury Vinyl Flooring by Karndean. Roger and Stephen show you their technique for installing Palio Clic LVT.
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James and Ian are working apart in part 3 of the King Build series. James is in the garden working on the brick and block work while Ian continues making casement windows in the workshop.
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As customer demands for accreditation, safety, quality and value increase, the Hultafors Group continues to stay one step ahead of the competition. The Hultafors Group’s PPE portfolio already includes market-leading tools, workwear and protective wear brands such as Snickers Workwear, Solid Gear and Toe Guard safety footwear, Hellberg Safety and Hultafors Tools. The acquisition of EMMA Safety Footwear considerably enhances …
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The Makita DUR368AZ has a new twin 18 Volt Brushless Brush Cutter designed to suit the needs of commercial operators and landscapers looking for a high powered, quiet and easy-to-use brush cutter.
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A brand new series from Skill Builder which follows Robin Clevett and his team through the process of building a deluxe Garden Room.
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Makita’s new cordless ratchet wrench is a versatile, compact and lightweight tool suitable for use across a wide range of applications and ideal for accessing tight spaces. With a number of innovative features included, the WR100DZ has been designed to ensure optimum efficiency and operator productivity. The WR100DZ ratchet wrench utilises Makita’s CXT Compact eXtreme Technology (CXT), making this an …
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Makita has launched an exciting new range of products, including the DKP181 18V Brushless LXT Planer (82mm). Combining the speed and capacity of a corded planer with the convenience of cordless, the tool is part of Makita’s expanding 18V series, the world’s largest cordless product line-up powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion battery. With a 12,000rpm brushless motor providing power equal to …
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