Robin visits Dublin to see the latest cordless power tool range from Milwaukee. The cordless job site is becoming a more realistic goal and Robin has made the leap with most of his tools, but can Milwaukee’s new cordless range help with completing the transition? Featured in this video: Milwaukee M18 FUEL FMS254 Mitre Saw Milwaukee M18 FUEL FTS210 Table …
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Send us your pictures and videos: https://skill-builder.uk/send Chris Peacock has a broken fence falling onto a public footpath which is about two metres lower than his lawn. Dave Madden has been asked if he has a waste carriers licence and wonders if he needs one. He looked into it more and was shocked to read about a roofer Stewart Gosling …
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Robin is working on an extension, so we thought we’d shadow him for the day and see how he creates a pitched roof leading up to a flat roof that some viewers might recognise. This pitched roof construction tutorial is brought to you by HiKOKI Powertools, which we used extensively on this project. Thanks HiKOKI! Tools used in this video: …
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Send us your pictures and videos: https://skill-builder.uk/send Vitaseal 600 TRS Expanding Foam Tape: https://passivehousesystems.co.uk/product/vitaseal-expanding-foam-tape/ Surrey Outlet Flange 1″ (22mm): https://www.toolstation.com/surrey-outlet-flange/p86467 Don Morrow has found a cesspit while digging foundations and wants to know if he can just fill it in. Alex Hiscox is having a rainwater leak problem with a newly built UPVC porch. Matt Gillham has purchased a fully-enclosed …
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In our final part of the bathroom renovation series, Roger sorts out the pressure with a new Kingspan unvented cylinder and Jubi joins us to take care of fitting the furniture and putting the finishing touches to our epic installation season. Special thanks go to Abacus for supporting this series: https://www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk Tools and materials used in this video series: Abacus …
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Roger tries out a fast and strong dot’n’dab drywall fixing solution from Corefix and is very impressed with the performance. Watch our YouTube video and see for yourself. Dot & Dab Wall Fixing Solution Suitable for most modern homes with plasterboard/dot & dab walls Trusted and independently tested incredibly strong fixing, 90kg safe working load Fast installation, no specialist tools …
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Send us your pictures and videos: https://skill-builder.uk/send This is the Kieren Messenger episode. He sneaks two questions into this edition of ASB and sends some lovely video clips showing his huge problem in the extension of the Messenger household. Ali P has a huge amount of questions on doing a full renovation in his house. Leo Carswell has a neglected …
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Roger fixes a few final plumbing jobs before Martin the tiler from Abacus comes in to start the tiling the bathroom. Martin also puts the LED lights in the tiled recess shower shelves to complete the shower area. Special thanks go to Abacus for supporting this series: https://www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk Tools and materials used in this video series: Abacus Elements Ultimate Construction …
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Send us your pictures and videos: https://skill-builder.uk/send Roger’s comes back to the rescue with our weekly Ask Skill Builder show and Episode 6. We take a look through your emails, Facebook messages and YouTube comments and Roger does his best to steer you in the right direction. John Collins is considering buying a ‘doer upper’ that needs an epic effort …
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