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Sealing Around Your Bath to Stop Leaks ~ 2-Minute Tip
Roger likes a belt and braces approach to waterproofing a bathtub surround. This quick tip with the No More Leaks Kit will help you sealing around your bath to stop leaks.
Read More »How to Find a Central Heating Leak With Your Eyes Closed
Roger has been using this unusual method to find central heating leaks for years.
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 »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 »Super Easy Bolt Cutting ~ 2-Minute Tip
James has a great 2-minute tip for easy bolt cutting which is quick using his Festool 18v drill.
Read More »Heavy Concrete Block Hack Idea ~ 2-Minute Tip
Roger is building another extension at his house and has a handy tip for the easy laying of heavy breeze blocks.
Read More »Panasonic EY79A3 Next Gen Intelligent Smart BL Drill
Roger is back with a power tool test and Panasonic have sent their new EY79A3 Brushless Combi Drill for review.
Read More »Mitre Saw Dust Bust ~ 2-Minute Tip
Don’t let that sawdust spoil the accuracy of your cuts, use this mitre saw hack. First in a new ‘quick tips’ series from Roger where he shares his years of experience.
Read More »How to Project a Professional Image With Your Trade Business
With rogue tradespeople damaging the sector's image, Andrew Dark from Custom Planet shares some tips for projecting a professional image.
Read More »5 Ways to Improve Your Warehouse Layout
There are several ways you can organize your warehouse to optimize the way workers perform their duties. Designing a layout that is both smart, logical and safe naturally improves warehouse operations.
Read More »How to Increase the Value of Your Home Before Selling
Before you sell your home, it’s a good idea to do all you can to increase its value. Learn tips and tricks to raise your asking price, on any budget.
Read More »How to Build Yourself a Professional Website
Can you learn how to build yourself a professional website? Websites are your shop front. A sleek looking website tells your customer ‘Hello, I care about looking good for you! And also I know how to use spell check!’ Therefore, it’s worth learning how to build yourself a professional website. Your website may be the first impression a customer gets …
Read More »Rendering on Breeze Blocks – KB#8
How to render over breeze blocks with James King. He tells us all about his mix, tips and the materials used in Part 8 of King Build. Our thanks go to James King for letting Roger film this extension project series. The Supreme Finishing Company can be contacted by following the link below. https://thesupremefinishingcompany.co.uk #KingBuild #ExtensionBuilding #Rendering
Read More »HB42 ‘All-in-One’ Superior Sealant & Adhesive
Roger Bisby thinks he knows why, historically, we had so little faith in adhesives and why, thanks to HB42, it has now changed. During my many years in the building industry, there has been a long and steady improvement in adhesives but I don’t think I am alone in thinking that for much of that time the promises and claims …
Read More »How to Install External Cladding – Capel #18
Robin shows you how to install Thermowood exterior cladding at the Capel Build with some little tricks and tips including some preparation work with the HB42 Eco-foil ’All-in-One’ sealant and adhesive.
Read More »Look After Your Hearing – With Proper Protection
Hearing damage caused by exposure to noise at work is permanent and incurable, with research estimating that over 2 million people can be exposed to noise levels that are potentially harmful. Many simply do not realise the dangers when it comes to permanent damage regular noise can cause. However, with adequate protection to look after your hearing, damage can easily be avoided.
Read More »Many Pros Didn’t Know Tip 3 – Tape Measure Hacks
Robin shares his 5 favourite tape measure DIY hacks and tricks of the trade. Tips include: 1. The 3-4-5 rule to help you get perfectly square edges. 2. Perfect guidelines without using a ruler or spirit level. 3. Quick & easy equal division and marking an arc. 4. Measuring distances longer than your tape. 5. Using the end slot of …
Read More »Don’t Buy AdBlue Until You’ve Watched This
It's time for Roger to top up his AdBlue on the Vivaro, but where should he be buying his stock from?
Read More »Delighted 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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