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Roger has been using this unusual method to find central heating leaks for years.
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Covers Timber & Builders Merchants Donates More Than £15,000 to Hospices
The team at Covers Timber & Builders Merchants has donated more than £15,000 to local hospices after taking part in Christmas Jumper Day.
Read More »Floor Tiling Over Timber Like a Pro
Here's how you tile onto a timber floor like a floor tiling pro. A great job and you can see why this tiler has a 3-month waiting list!
Read More »Water Damaged Ceiling. Can You Guess Why?
Yet another water damaged ceiling and a customer wondering where it's coming from, so James and Roger get to the bottom of the problem.
Read More »Bladeless Pallet Strap Removal ~ 2-Minute Tip
James has a quick method for removing pallet straps without using a knife or any sharp edges.
Read More »Trade Trick for Setting Falls ~ 2-Minute Tip
Setting falls can be tricky so this short tip will help calculate drainage pipe falls quickly and easily with this 1 in 40 drainage gradient tip from James.
Read More »Dulux Trade Paint Dispute – Final Showdown!
The third part of our 'Dulux trade paint vs Dulux retail paint' saga where we visit the Dulux Academy for a 'clear the air' meeting.
Read More »Cut The Climate Change NONSENSE!
Roger rants about climate change and looks at what needs to be done moving forward.
Read More »How to Cut a Half Lap Joint ~ 2-Minute Tip
Robin has a nice little trick of the trade for cutting a half lap joint with a circular saw for a sole plate.
Read More »Drywall Pumpkin Patch Fix ~ 2-Minute Tip
This 2-minute drywall pumpkin patch tip will help you make an access hole in your plasterboard and replace it without leaving a trace!
Read More »Unwanted Tools to Help Change Lives – Tools for Africa
Following the launch of RGB Building Supplies’ Tools for Africa appeal in January, the builders merchant is thanking trades and the community for helping to donate 15 bulk bags full of preloved tools which have been passed to South West-based charity Amigos.
Read More »The Modern Slavery Act – What You Need to Know
You’ve probably heard of the Modern Slavery Act but you might be unsure about whether or not it affects your organisation.
Read More »Big builders sign up for Stop. Make a Change 2018
Some of the UK’s biggest building companies have signed up to take part in the country’s largest construction health & safety stand down. Wates, McLaren and Seddon are among new faces that will take part in Stop. Make a Change in 2018. The initiative was launched in 2017 to bring the industry together to improve health and safety performance. In …
Read More »Housebuilder invites people to learn heritage skills
The UK retirement housebuilder, McCarthy and Stone, is inviting people across the country to celebrate the heritage skills of older people throughout it’s developments across a number of regions in June and July. The event comes alongside McCarthy and Stone’s 40th year celebrations. In January, at the start of its anniversary year, McCarthy and Stone pledged its support for Royal …
Read More »Damp and mould problems leaving UK tenants living in squalid conditions
Research conducted by housing charity Shelter has revealed that hundreds of renters – including those living in bigger, urban areas – are living in slum-like conditions due to damp, mould, infestation and electrical issues. The report, from Shelter and YouGov, took statements from 300 tenants across the Manchester region. The majority expressed concern about ongoing struggles with damp and mould …
Read More »Trades community to come together for live facebook auction tonight
The trades community will come together tonight via a live facebook auction to raise money for a fellow tradesperson in need. The event, organised by Addam Smith of Band of Builders in conjunction with the Builders Talk facebook group, will be live streamed at around 6pm on their respective facebook pages with viewers invited to bid for tools, workwear …
Read More »Baxi calendar says stay safe in 2017
UK boiler manufacturer Baxi has launched a charity calendar for 2017 featuring children’s drawings that send a serious message to grown-ups. The calendar features 12 different pictures, drawn by children of Baxi colleagues. Each one offers a safety tip designed to make sure their parents come home safely. The children’s top tips include not using a mobile phone while driving, …
Read More »Band of Builders – Seven Ways You Can Help
Band of Builders help cancer-stricken Keith Ellick and hopes to ultimately turn the BOB initiative into a charity to support tradespeople in need.
Read More »Tembé DIY and Building Products Raises £11,000.00 for Children with Cancer UK
Doncaster based Tembé DIY and Building Products has raised £11,000.00 for Children with Cancer UK, with the money going towards research into finding cures and providing care for children with cancer. For every promotional pack of HIPPO Heavy Duty Trade Wipes sold, Tembé donated 50p to Children with Cancer. Guy Malam, Managing Director of Tembé DIY & Building Products …
Read More »Addam on track to meet £100k target
When fencing and landscape gardening business owner Addam Smith found out his employee Keith Ellick had been diagnosed with terminal cancer he couldn’t stand by and do nothing. Knowing that Keith’s biggest worry was for the welfare of his family Addam, who owns ALS Fencing & Lanscaping, took to the popular Facebook group Builder’s Talk to see if he could …
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