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Makita has expanded its cordless 40Vmax XGT range with the HR005GZ01 Rotary Hammer, LS002GZ01 Mitre Saw & GA038GZ07 Angle Grinder.
Read More »Makita Expands Its XGT 40v Range of High Performance Cordless Tools
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The best cities for loved up tenants looking to rent together
The latest research from the international rental marketplace, Spotahome, has revealed which cities provide the best offering for loved up tenants looking to rent together. Spotahome analysed available rental stock across 14 European cities and looked at which was home to the most abundant level of rental homes classified as ‘perfect for couples’ as a percentage of all rental stock listed …
Read More »Vaccine Factory Tragedy Demands Fire Safety Rethink
Fitting a temporary fire alarm during construction activity can save lives, prevents costly delays, and protects your investment, facts supported by a growing number of industry bodies. The call comes after a fire in January at one of the world’s largest vaccine producers killed five workers in Pune, western India. The blaze started at a new factory building, adjoined to …
Read More »Elastomers develop stronger bonds of attachment
Elastomers are the soft, elastic materials, like gels and rubbers, that are found in automobile and aeroplane parts, in sports equipment, and are used to protect precision machinery and buildings against vibrations.
Read More »DO NOT Fit a Shower Tray Until You’ve Watched This
Roger tells us why when you fit a shower tray, bedding your shower tray on tile adhesive is not a good idea and can cause big problems.
Read More »Barbour ABI & Government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy announce partnership
Barbour ABI will supply the Government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy with the Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD).
Read More »Build to rent completions to double by 2025
Build to rent completions are estimated to double by 2025, according to a forecast from build to rent (B2R) specialists, Ascend Properties.
Read More »Broken Shower Tray… Good Result?
Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Ask Skill Builder Playlist: https://bit.ly/3j7heJT In ASB#29 Brian Butterworth has a shower tray that cracked on the very first use. Thanks to Callen Turnbull from https://stormsessions.media for our theme music.
Read More »Stop Your Hands & Feet Getting Cold
Roger is still in his snowy garden in Surrey, staying warm with the amazing tips that he picked up during his time spent with the fishermen of Norway.
Read More »Simple Trick for Warm Feet ~ 2-Minute Tip
Roger's back with a timely 2-minute tip that'll keep your feet nice and warm for the price of a snack.
Read More »Stop Condensation in Your Loft ~ Ventilation & Vapour Control
Roger shows you how to stop condensation in your loft and get the vapour under control to combat this age-old problem.
Read More »Centurion Partners With Helmet Safety Technology Company Mips in UK First
Above-the-neck PPE specialist Centurion Safety Products, has announced a partnership with Swedish helmet safety technology company Mips.
Read More »Construction Firm Calls on Businesses to Watch on-Demand Videos on New EU Rules
New videos are available for construction and housing businesses to encourage them to follow the new rules on the UK’s free trade agreement with the EU.
Read More »The Van Insurer Reveals Customers’ Top 10 Vans of 2020
2020 was a year like no other, but for many van drivers working on the front line, their vans proved an indispensable means of keeping the wheels of industry turning.
Read More »Surrey Awarded £1.8m to Lead Study on the Effects Tall Buildings Have on the Urban Environment
The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.8m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate how tall buildings impact the UK.
Read More »Can You Turn an Old, Listed Building Into a Gym?
To withstand the high energy cardio activities, vibration control specialist Mason UK helped transform a Grade II listed warehouse into a gym.
Read More »Heat Pumps Prohibitively Expensive and Premature
Changing from gas to heat pumps as the preferred home heating for new builds is premature and prohibitively expensive says gas users organisation.
Read More »#17 ~ Hydrogen Boilers, Heat Pumps & The Future of Heating
We're joined by Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch to discuss hydrogen boilers and the future of heating our homes with reduced emissions.
Read More »Blocked Toilet Fix ~ Easily Done by Our Viewer
In ASB#26 our friend Jeff Porter needs a blocked toilet fix and Roger shows him how to unblock a toilet and the thought process behind it.
Read More »How To Fit Skirting Boards Like a Pro
James King shows us how he likes to fit skirting boards in this quick guide.
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