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Plasterboarding – Fitting Plasterboard Perfectly

Plasterboarding is an ideal way to finish stud walls; installation is generally easy, materials are generally inexpensive, and there is a whole host of plasterboard options beyond the average to fit around more niche requirements.

MIG Welding – How to Weld! Basics to Advanced Techniques

Welding goes right back to the Bronze Age, but we’ve never stopped refining this simple process of fusing two materials together. Throughout time, the method has remained fairly consistent: you shape a base metal and add filler material to form a new join, usually one that is stronger than the base material itself. Far from the distant struggles of pre-history, the modern man has a wealth of welding processes available, but one of the most popular and versatile is MIG welding.

Sealant 101 – When, where and how, your one stop sealant guide

For the DIY crowd, sealants are a bit of a step up from your screwdrivers, hammers, and spanners, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t learn to differentiate between them and apply them yourself with relative ease and confidence. For the tradesman, they’re just another tool in the handyman arsenal and one that can be used in a vast array of ways.

10 Things That Should Be in EVERYONE’S Toolbox

Every home deserves a toolbox, and you can pick one up through any reputable online or brick-and-mortar hardware store. But what actually goes into your toolbox? That can be a surprisingly hard list to make – you don’t want to spend the Earth or feel inundated with gadgets, but neither do you want to find yourself missing the right tool for the right job.

Professional Power Tools – The Complete Guide to Mag Drills

The mag drill can bring the clean, convenient performance of a stationary drill press to any point on a construction site. Utilizing a strong electromagnetic base, it can be adhered tight to carbon steel surfaces, even upside down or vertically, then used to drill holes of up to 5-1/8″ (130mm) diameter and tap holes of up to 1-5/8″ (40mm) diameter.

The Complete Safety Workwear Guide for Working on a Building Site

Stringent regulations cover the safety workwear and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) demanded by the health and safety hazards characteristic of a building site. Beyond legal obligations, there’s a responsibility to protect the well-being of your team and ensure that no delays develop through preventable work-related injury.