Roger has a clamp trick you can use with your Irwin Quick-Grip. Other woodworking clamps are available and may also have this feature.
Read More »Dulux Dispute ~ The Surprising Response
It's been a while since our Dulux trade vs retail paint price rant and we've had a response!
Read More »Panasonic EY79A3 Next Gen Intelligent Smart BL Drill
Roger is back with a power tool test and Panasonic have sent their new EY79A3 Brushless Combi Drill for review.
Read More »I Wish I’d Thought of This ~ 2-Minute Tip
Dan Cox has a nice little 2-minute tip for you which may change the way you fit fascia boards. Irwin Quick-Grip Mini Clamps 🛒 https://amzn.to/3dL0s0o The Ultimate Roofing Square Makes Pitched Roof Construction Easy 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk
Read More »Mitre Saw Dust Bust ~ 2-Minute Tip
Don’t let that sawdust spoil the accuracy of your cuts, use this mitre saw hack. First in a new ‘quick tips’ series from Roger where he shares his years of experience.
Read More »Amazing Science For Plumbers and 5 Year Olds
Roger gives us a brief history of water and looks at how to manage it in his latest whiteboard explainer.
Read More »HIPPOBAG ~ Easy Skip Bag Rubbish Removal
Roger uses the HIPPOBAG grab bag or skip bag on many of his jobs. Why are they gaining popularity as the way to get rid of rubbish in the UK?
Read More »DeWalt DCW210 Random Orbital Sander
The Dewalt DCW210 18v XR Li-ion Brushless 125mm Random Orbital Sander ideal for a wide variety of sanding applications.
Read More »Which Caulk or Sealant Adhesive Do You Need?
Which one of the hundreds of tubes should you grab from the shelf of your builder's merchant or buy online?
Read More »DeWalt DCD470 Right Angle Diamond Core Drill
Dewalt DCD470N 54V XR Flexvolt Brushless Right Angle Diamond Core Drill. 🛒 DEWALT DCD470N: https://amzn.to/2Szr0YT MORE INFO FROM DEWALT Power of corded freedom of cordless for versatility Designed to handle a wide range of large drilling applications 2 variable speed ranges from 0-400/ 0-1320 rpm • The DEWALT DCD470 XR FlexVolt Right Angle/Diamond Core Drill delivers high-speed drilling performance, making …
Read More »How Did Your Toilet Flush Become a Disaster?
How did we go from having a good flushing cistern for your WC to a water-wasting cistern that many people do not understand?
Read More »Trade Paint vs Retail – Are You Being Ripped Off?
James is unhappy with the huge price difference between Dulux trade paint and their retail version of the same paint from B&Q.
Read More »Panasonic EY7412 miniQu Electric Screwdriver
Roger likes the effortless torque features of this new Panasonic EY7412 miniQu Electric Screwdriver.
Read More »What Are Cavity Trays & Where Are They Used?
What are cavity trays, do you need to use them and if so, where are they used?
Read More »Festool ISC 240 – Cutting Insulation Like a Dream
Freehand or guided with rail, working on roofing, scaffolding or flooring – the Festool ISC 240 is the optimal solution for cutting insulation.
Read More »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 »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 »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 »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.
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