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Foscam R4M WiFi Home Security Camera with AI

Foscam R4M

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 …

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Delighted Retired Teacher Opens the Door on Shared Ownership

Retired teacher opens the door on shared ownership

Of the 600 homes which the council is delivering in the next five years, 20% will be for shared ownership. A retired York teacher who has bought a half share in city centre flat with the council, tells us how the scheme has worked for him by halving his monthly accommodation costs.

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What is The Future of Software in The Construction Industry?

Software in The Construction Industry

Shaking and remodelling the whole industry, through the development of digital technology, constructors can order brick and mortar to finding skilled labour all through mobile technology whilst on the go.

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4 Ways to Attract More Women into the Construction Sector

4 Ways to Attract More Women

Women are under-represented in construction. Only 3% of manual trades, 5% of engineering, 8% of haulage and 12% of construction roles are filled by women. Companies who take steps to attract more women on board, often outperform those that don’t.

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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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Flaky Paint & Treating Woodworm – ASB #14

Flaky Paint

James Swinyard is renovating a house and has stripped it out completely to rewire it and upgrade the heating and plumbing systems and has found traces of woodworm.

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The Van Insurer Reveals Customers’ Top 10 Vans

The Van Insurer Reveals Customers’ Top 10 Vans

Investing in a new van is a big decision to make. Between the different makes and models, varying specifications, questions about fuel consumption and insurance costs to consider, it’s hard to decide what’s best for you and your business. Insurance comparison website The Van Insurer has crunched its quote data from the last 12 months to find the most popular vans amongst …

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Breakthrough at Metabo: The New SDS-Max Hammers with Brushless Technology

Metabo SDS

Powerful brushless motors now also in the mains-powered area for quick work progress during demolition and drilling applications Extremely long service life of the machines, guaranteed with an uncompromising three-year warranty Double vibration protection for best protection of health Nürtingen, May 2019: Extreme demolition applications require an extreme amount of power. The new SDS-max combination and chipping hammers from Metabo …

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#2 ~ Benefits of Going Self-Employed

Podcast #2 ~ Benefits of Going Self-Employed

It takes courage to leap from the security and comfort of your job, but the fact that you're here tells us that you're thinking of making the leap into the world of being the master of your own destiny.

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Karcher Professional Vacuum Cleaner Review

Karcher Professional Vacuum Cleaner

I connect the Karcher professional vacuum to various power tools from circular saws to electric planers the hose is nice and long and the machine itself is stable and on good castors so it moves freely as you work.

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Forticrete Cebastone

Forticrete Cebastone

There is no doubt that stone dressings are becoming very popular in new build. The combination of brick and stone is a natural choice for builders looking to give their properties a bit more kerb appeal.

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Oh so Quiet – Milwaukee Surge Review

Milwaukee Surge review

Roger Bisby takes a closer look at Milwaukee’s Surge Power Impact driver which has been designed to reduce the noise at source rather than relying on PPE. The impact driver has become most tradesman’s go to tool for fixings. Not only is it small and light it punches well above its weight. Unlike a drill driver there is also no …

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Pressure to Go to University Worsening Skills Crisis

Pressure to go to university

This problem has become more pronounced, with this age group having been four times more likely to experience pressure to study for a degree than +55 year olds, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

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Day in the life: Stuart Roache (Screwfix top tradesperson 2018)

Stuart Roache

Skill Builder’s ‘Day in the life’ feature takes a look at a typical day in the life of different tradespeople. In this installment, we talk to Plumber/Carpenter and married father of three Stuart Roache, the winner of Screwfix’s Top Tradesperson 2018. After deciding on a career change at the age of 30 Stuart trained at night college for six-years before becoming …

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