Videos

Where’s Steve?

Where's Steve?

Roger catches up with an old friend to see what he’s working on. Viewers haven’t seen Steve Farrow since the 35A extension series filmed back in 2006 but he’s still on the tools and working on his daughter’s house.

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Loft Conversion Advice & Tiling onto Tiles ~ ASB #20

Loft Conversions & Tiling onto Tiles ASB #20

Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Bhajan Pabla has syphon problems in with his toilet that’s not functioning properly. Jake Mariner wants to do a loft conversion on a budget. Phil Bishop wants to know if it’s possible to tile onto tiles. Rob Field is refitting a shower enclosure and trying to decide on the fittings.

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Dreadful Monocouche Render Stains – Roger’s Rant

Ugly Monocouche Render Stains

Despite its durability and aesthetic appeal, monocouche render can sometimes develop stains over time due to various factors. Time for another one of Roger's Rants. He has seen too many stained Monocouche renders and wants to share his thoughts.

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Tricky Joists & Wonky Ceiling – ASB #19

Tricky Joists & Wonky Ceiling

Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send A full range of Built-In, timber to timber, long leg and face fix joist hangers, all designed and manufactured in house. https://tecoproducts.co.uk

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Cordless Dust Extraction with DeWalt DCV586M

Cordless Dust Extraction DeWalt DCV586M

DeWALT have the answer to an old problem with their DCV586M 54V XR FLEXVOLT M-CLASS EXTRACTOR with Wireless Tool Control allows the user to operate the extractor from a wireless remote.

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Plumbers v Sparks v Chippies – Peugeot Challenge

Plumbers v Sparks v Chippies Peugeot Challenge

We were invited to take part in Peugeot’s Surround Rear Vision Tradesman Challenge so we took Robin and ‘Little Hand’ Jubi along to make up the Chippie Team and go up against the Plumber Team including James Lawrence from Plumberparts and Phil Rawlingson, and the other team was the sparks with the pairing of Joe Amps and AJ Cookson. https://skill-builder.uk/peugeot-partner-van-on-a-mission-to-end-reversing-accidents-with-surround-rear-vision-technology …

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Cool Compact Cordless – Milwaukee M12 System

Compact Cordless Milwaukee M12 System

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?

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Driveway Sealers & Things Beyond Repair – ASB #18

Driveway Sealers

Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Alastair is about to get a new block driveway and asks should he seal the drive and what block paving sealant would we recommend. Everbuild and Sika are two options. Everbuild Path and Paving Sealers: https://www.everbuild.co.uk The Sika range includes elastic sealing and bonding solutions, joint sealants for facades or resistant sealants for …

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Omnie LowBoard 15 Underfloor Heating

Omnie Lowboard 15

The first floor is completed using Omnie LowBoard 15. LowBoard is a 15mm thick square-edged wood board water underfloor heating panel floated or mechanically fixed over a flat and even timber or solid subfloor.

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Cracked Ceiling, Leaks & Water Hammer – ASB #17

Cracked Ceiling, Leaks & Water Hammer

Chris Hanson's garden slopes a bit and he's going to have it excavated and build retaining walls and asks if he needs a perforated pipe for drainage with gravel behind each wall.

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Is the Sealey Saw Blade Sharpener Any Good?

Is the Sealey Saw Blade Sharpener Any Good?

Roger tries to get his dull saw blades back in good shape with the Sealey SMS2003 Saw Blade Sharpener with Bench Mounting that bought from Toolstop. More info from Tool Stop SEALEY SMS2003 SAW BLADE SHARPENER WITH BENCH MOUNTING 110 WATT 240V A great 240V bench mountable saw blade sharpener from Sealey. Includes 2 x blades for sharpening both TCT …

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