Georgina Bisby, Editor of skill-builder.uk, shares some top tips home owners should consider when having a new roof installed. Roofing shortcuts can lead to future problems such as leaking roofs, roof tiles falling off and poor insulation so it’s worth being armed with enough information to check your roofer is doing the job right. Also, not all roofers keep up …
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Roger revisits a topic that Skill Builder covered many years ago. Skill Builder’s original how to render video has been one of the channel’s most popular videos but some professionals responded to say that they prefer alternative techniques. Roger Bisby considers some of the points raised in response to the first video and shares some details about how to render …
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Do you have one cold radiator that needs fixing? Would you like to try fixing it yourself? Roger Bisby troubleshoots that problem radiator. “If you have a radiator that isn’t getting hot there are a few things potentially happening. “Your central heating might be on and your other radiators are warm but you have one cold radiator. “If you feel …
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Roger visits his favourite local plumber’s merchant and shows you how to join copper and plastic pipe. There are two videos in this How to join pipes series – this, the first video, looks at how to join supply pipes – the second video will look at how to join waste pipes. For supply pipes and central heating pipes you …
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Eclisse shares three tips to ensure a professional finish when installing pocket doors. Tip One: Check the instructions. Does assembly involve cutting pocket verticals or horizontals to make the system fit? Does installation involve aligning separate components? Ideally, the track and pocket should assemble into single unit for insertion into the studwork. Is there a self-centering floor guide that automatically …
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What do builders and plumbers commonly get wrong when applying silicone sealant? Roger Bisby ponders this question while trying out some of the latest offerings from the HB42 range. The building industry has been using silicone sealants for years now but a surprising number of tradespeople don’t know the difference between high and low modulus or neutral curing. I may …
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In this latest video, Roger Bisby shows how to make a hole for a soil pipe using a DEWALT cordless angle grinder.
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In this video Roger Bisby demonstrates a cheap easy way of testing for leaks in your plumbing. Plumbers often test pipes by puttting water in them which can be a bit of a disaster. Roger suggests an alternative method of air testing pipe work using a schrader valve and an ordinary foot pump. There are now kits available for air …
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Ernie Cook, the master bricklayer, who I had the pleasure of working for in my teens used to say “The worst thing that has happened to the building industry is cement”. It was a bit of an exaggeration but we spent a lot of time travelling around London and the South East putting right the work of bricklayers who were …
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Roger shows you just how easy it is to cut and fit coving using SuperCove. SuperCove lightweight coving is available from many good builders merchants and DIY stores throughout the UK and Ireland, in various length options up to 4 metres. With super-light SuperCove, you can fix coving quickly and easily – adding value to your home with the minimum …
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In the heart of a tradesman’s world, where the battle against moisture and decay is a daily grind, there lies a champion not all might know about, yet many could benefit from Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream. It’s a name that resonates with those in the know, a product that stands as a testament to innovation in the fight to protect …
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Roger shows you how to fix your toilet when water is running into the pan.
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Replacing the glass in an old sash window can be a meticulous but manageable process, replace broken window glass and save £250 with this DIY job.
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Building an Extension on a Budget in the UK: Sam gets to the finish line with his project
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While you might think nothing is safer than keeping your positions in a contained self-storage facility, they present an attractive opportunity for organised crime groups.
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Gardens are a prominent feature of many homes and can even add value. Potential buyers are drawn to properties with a garden space, especially those well cared for.
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Asbestos, a naturally occurring fibrous mineral, was once hailed as a "miracle material" due to its resistance to heat, electricity, and corrosion, as well as its tensile strength.
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Are you tired of water and leaves constantly blowing under your garage door? Don't worry, we've got you covered!
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Enhance your DIY skills, learn a life-long skill and say goodbye to expensive handyman fees!
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Real wooden flooring has the potential to add up to 5% to the sale price of a home, but you need to keep it looking good.
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