We've seen Robin ordering his doors from XL Joinery, now you can see him hang them as the Capel Build gets closer to the finish line.
Read More »Energy Efficiency with Baxi & Google Nest Thermostat E
Roger & Phil replace an old Glow Worm boiler with a Baxi Platinum 40 and Google Nest Thermostat E for an energy-efficient system.
Read More »Pitching the Roof – Garden Room #3
With the help of our tool sponsor Milwaukee, it’s time for Robin’s favourite part of any build and that’s pitching the roof. This series shows you how to build a garden room from scratch for your man cave, garden office or summer house. #SBGardenRoom #MilwaukeeTools #RobinClevett
Read More »How to Cut Hip Rafters – Masterclass with Robin
How to cut a hip rafter with Robin Clevett using the direct measurement method.
Read More »Extension Break Time – King Build #5
Breaking out the back end gives them some fresh air, perhaps a little too fresh when the storm blew in.
Read More »How to Build a Timber Frame Garden Room #2
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.
Read More »Dash Cam Review – How Much Should You Spend?
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.
Read More »Bathroom From Hell is Unbelievably Bad! ASB #23
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.
Read More »How to Install External Cladding – Capel #18
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.
Read More »Laying the Blocks – King Build #4
James is completing the blockwork at the rear of the house and Ian is fitting the windows in Part 4 of the King Build.
Read More »Bifold Doors Install Cock-up ~ RESOLVED!
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.
Read More »Measuring Hack – Robin’s Trade Tricks
Robin shows us a neat trick for measuring, marking and cutting Elements board for the bathrooms at the Capel Build.
Read More »Laying Palio Clic Luxury Vinyl Flooring by Karndean
How to lay Palio Clic Luxury Vinyl Flooring by Karndean. Roger and Stephen show you their technique for installing Palio Clic LVT.
Read More »The Walls Go Up – King Build #3
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.
Read More »Ground Screws & Timber Floor – Garden Room #1
A brand new series from Skill Builder which follows Robin Clevett and his team through the process of building a deluxe Garden Room.
Read More »Break-in News! Ford TRANSIT Owners Watch This
More tool theft frustration for van owners and once again the problem is so much worse for Ford Transit owners who don't enjoy strong security features.
Read More »Working with Pipelife Easy-Lay PB Barrier Pipe
In the final part of our sponsored Pipelife series, we look at the Pipelife Easy-Lay push-fit polybutylene barrier pipe.
Read More »Milwaukee Rear Handle Circular Saw for Wood
Robin checks out something from Milwaukee that he's been waiting a long time for! The Milwaukee M18 FCSRH66 Rear Handle Circular Saw is something we've enjoyed using and in this video you'll see why.
Read More »Making Casement Windows – King Build #2
James King and his colleague Ian are making casement windows in their makeshift workshop. Tools used in this video: ✓ Triton TPT125 317mm Electric Thicknesser ✓ DeWALT DWS780 Compound Slide Mitre Saw ✓ Trend CRT/MK3 Craft Pro Router Table ✓ Hikoki M12VE 2000W 1/2″ Variable Speed Router ✓ Bessey Revo Parallel Jaw Clamp ✓ Festool DF 500 Domino Joiner ✓ …
Read More »Why Am I Making My Door Linings? – Capel #17
Robin shows us how he likes to tackle door linings on the Capel Build and he's got his hands one of his favourite tools, the Festool Domino XL.
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