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Roger explains exactly how his thumb injury happened and wanted to make it clear that the fault was not with the powertool but with his brain.

DIY Accidents! Every year, thousands of people in the UK and other countries end up in Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments due to DIY (Do-It-Yourself) accidents. Roger joined the crowds of people who end up in Accident & Emergency during the start of the DIY season.

ToughBuilt is inspired by you and is designed from its inception, to make your work easier and more efficient. Rugged materials and construction make these reliable Knee Pads withstand the most rigorous working conditions.

In Ask Skill Builder episode 35, Effy and Alex are hearing a weird popping noise under the floor in their kitchen.

Thanks to Eliot: https://www.instagram.com/ejd_carpentry Thanks to MTwo: https://www.instagram.com/mtwobuildingservices Dan Cox is working with Rob & Scott from MTwo Building Services and a new young apprentice carpenter, Eliot. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Makita GN900SE Gas Nailer: https://amzn.to/3DggA6y 🛒 Dead On Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Swanson 7-inch Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3jigG5M

Roger is plastering a cellar wall and adds some extra damp proofing with Drybase from Safeguard. Drybase Flex - A watertight low-profile sheet membrane for protection against dampness in walls without the need to drill and install plugs.

Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send In Ask Skill Builder episode 34 Richard Wain wants to know if he can put concrete on top of a brick wall. Concrete on Brickwork? With proper preparation and application, putting concrete on top of a brick wall can be a successful and durable construction technique, however there are some important considerations to …

Load Door Shield From The Van Security Specialists Worldwide Delivery and expert installation. https://www.sussexinstallations.co.uk Jeff shows us the Ford Transit Custom (2012-On) Side Load Door External Repair Shield. The problem? With a lot of Ford Transit Custom owners now upgrading their vans with deadlocks, hi-security drivers door locks & loom guards, a lot of theft can now be prevented. This …

Help! Crumbling Bricks! In Ask Skill Builder episode 33 Roger takes a look at an Art Deco house with crumbling brickwork on a corner window.

Roger is back with another rant and this one is about money.

Roger wanders around the Reigate area taking a look at various buildings and landmarks. We explore wall ties, anthracite windows, Reigate Stone, LBC bricks, tank stops and the home of Cliff Michelmore and Jean Metcalfe. It all ends with Roger’s old local, the Nutley Hall Pub, closing in 2013.

YFOOD COMPLETE MEAL TASTER PACK – Use code “BUILDER10” for a 10% discount 🛒 https://bit.ly/skillbuilder_yfood Skill Builder meets Grand Designs as Roger Bisby joins Dan Cox on his exciting and unusual build – A Kentish oast house project. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Makita GN900SE Gas Nailer: https://amzn.to/3DggA6y 🛒 Dead …

Are you considering buying a Woodburner? Roger takes a look at the problems with burning wood, chimneys and flues.

No More Door Hanging Problems! Hanging a door can present several challenges, especially if you're doing it for the first time or in an old building, but not after you have watched this video...

Heat Pump Bill Reality Shock... When comparing the energy bills of a heat pump to a gas boiler, several factors come into play. The overall cost difference will depend on your location, the efficiency of the systems, the cost of electricity versus natural gas, and the insulation of your home. Roger looks at the analysis of Ofgem figures by the Energy and Utilities Alliance.

Pongo is the app that allows builders and clients to agree to job terms and make payments for work safely and efficiently.

Cracked brick walls can be a sign of: Structural issues or Natural wear and tear. It's essential to understand the cause of the cracks and how to address them properly. In ASB#32, Tom King asks about a house he's thinking of buying, but some cracks in the brickwork have got him concerned about the level of damage...

Roger discusses the ongoing tool theft crisis with Liz Gribbin from the Builders’ Talk Group. Van Security Talk Group: https://builderstalkgroup.com/van-talk-group/ Facebook Groups Builders’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Btgark Carpenters’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Woodisgooditsinyourblood Plasterers’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/plastererstalkgroup Electricians’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Electricianstalk Plumbers’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Plumbertalk Decorators’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Decoratorstalkgroup About the Builders Talk Group Builders Talk Group is the only trade group run …

Roger joins Sperrin Paving again to install a block paved driveway using a range of products from Tobermore.

Roger introduces the all-new Skill Builder Product Roundup Show which includes the True Position Tools Cabinet Hardware Jig.