It's time for Roger to top up his AdBlue on the Vivaro, but where should he be buying his stock from?
Read More »Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE Impact Duty Driver Bits
With the launch of Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE in 2009, the first line of power tool accessories specifically designed for use with impact drivers had arrived.
Read More »Christmas Message & 2019 Best Bloopers
Our thanks go to all of you for watching us in 2019, you keep us going and make it all worthwhile. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Read More »Has Building Control Lost Control?
One less noticeable privatisation was Building Control. It didn’t grab the headlines like gas or water and there was no bonanza for those lucky enough to buy shares in what was essentially a lottery.
Read More »Alfie Secure Shower Head Fixings – Capel #14
Robin is joined by Ty Harnett to look at getting a really secure fixing for his showerheads to make them strong enough for chin-ups!
Read More »Broken Sewer Nightmare Thames Water Won’t Fix
Thames Water sewage problems. Roger visits the home of a desperate Skill Builder viewer who contacted us to seek advice on a clogged sewer repair problem that Thames Water refuses to help him further with after two attempts at fixing it. Thames Water plc can be found using these links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thameswater Twitter: https://twitter.com/thameswater Frequent searches related to Thames Water …
Read More »Robin Installs the Lindab MVHR System – Capel #13
The Testo commissioning device was also supplied by and is available to buy from Lindab.
Read More »Rant – Rising Damp Strikes Again (or does it?)
Time for another rant! Roger comes across another example of rising damp and cannot figure out why or how so many intelligent people are rising damp deniers.
Read More »Vlog – HSE Figures Show Fatalities on the Rise
The annual HSE statistics report for work-related deaths for the 2018 to 2019 period shows a rise in the number of work-related deaths. Between April 2018 and March 2019, 147 workers died from work-related injuries, 6 more deaths than the previous year. Breakdown of the HSE Fatality Figures The 3 industries with the highest number of fatal injuries Agriculture, forestry …
Read More »Is Dot & Dab an Approved Method of Wall Tiling with BS 5385?
Roger looks at the important changes to BS 5385-1 and how it affects the dot & dab technique.
Read More »Do You Know How Plastic Pipe is Made? PIPELIFE
Team SB travels to Cork in the south of Ireland to visit the Pipelife factory and discover how they make their Easy-Lay PB barrier pipe.
Read More »Max TwinTier Rebar Tying Tool
Roger checks out the Max RB441T TwinTier Rebar Tying Hand Tool at the UK Construction show.
Read More »Rockwool for Sound Insulation & Fire Protection
Roger continues the extension series with some Rockwool insulation roll installation to deal with sound transmission and fire protection.
Read More »Why Does Robin Love Liquid Screed? – Capel #12
Robin's been using liquid screed for around 10 years and in this video, you'll find out why he thinks it's the perfect solution, especially for screeding over underfloor heating.
Read More »Foscam R4M WiFi Home Security Camera with AI
Now you may remember I did a review of the Foscam power over ethernet CCTV system that uses a network video recorder. We also had a look at the nest system, but now we’re looking at cameras that you put inside your house. Foscam R4M The R4M is only £99 and it seems to have quite a few features. It …
Read More »How to Repressurise Your Central Heating System
Roger shows you how to get that pressure back into your central heating system, safely and quickly.
Read More »XL Joinery Factory Tour – Robin’s Quest for Doors
Robin visits the XL Joinery factory in Leeds to pick his doors for the Capel Build.
Read More »Super Rod Ferret WiFi – Cable Pulling Camera
http://www.super-rod.co.uk/products/inspection-cameras/ferret-wifi/ Super Rod Ferret WiFi – Multipurpose wireless inspection camera and cable pulling tool.
Read More »HMT VersaDrive – High Speed Hole Cutting
Info and prices: https://holemaker-technology.com/collections/versadrive Roger catches a demo of the HMT VersaDrive hole cutting and tapping system to speed up fixing in steel. Drilling and tapping in metal plate or steel beams is often done with a mag drill but this range of bits is designed to work with an impact wrench. Even misaligned holes can be rectified.
Read More »Robin’s Building Progress Update – Capel #11
Robin is getting closer to completing his own project in Capel and he gives us a tour to show us why it’s taking so long to complete. Check out our Lindab MVHR installation video on The Capel Build. ================================================ Tell us what you like: http://skill-builder.uk/vote Get in touch, send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Twitter: https://twitter.com/skillbuilderuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillbuilderchannel Out …
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