The Pnu-Point Pointing Tool video is one of our first product reviews which we produced back in 2003. A great mortar gun powered by low-pressure compressed air (32 psi/2 bar), the tool has no moving parts, so nothing to go wrong as long as you keep the tool clean. Buy this pointing gun online at the Pnu-Point shop: http://shop.pnupoint.co.uk For …
Read More »Repointing Old Victorian Brickwork – Best Mix & Tools
Repointing old Victorian brickwork is a job Roger loves. In this video, he shows you his technique and the tools he recommends for pointing, see the list below.
Read More »Removing Mortar Between Bricks with Morta Sortas
How to remove the mortar between bricks the easy way with Morta Sortas Diamond Coated Mortar Rake and Crosshead TCT Tipped Masonry Drill.
Read More »Roof Slate & Dangerous Demolition ~ 35A Extension #5
A look back at 2006, after a long break, we have another episode of the 35A extension series, the first project that Team SB worked on together.
Read More »Sand and Cement Rendering with Reigate Plasterers
Roger spots Reigate Plasterers working on some sand and cement rendering and jumps up the scaffold to say hello.
Read More »Roofus, Roof Construction Made Simple – KB#6
The Roofus square carpentry tool, a game-changing product for carpentry, steel fabrication and roof construction. The movable ruler can be positioned at any angle, allowing for vertical and horizontal levelling.
Read More »Hanging the Doors from XL Joinery – Capel #19
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.
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