There are few chores in life quite as frustrating as washing. It’s a clumsy, smelly endeavour that requires endless shuttling back and forth, expensive chemicals and plenty of lost socks. It can be pretty expensive too, especially when you’re operating a drying machine to get your clothes back to a wearable state. But there is… Read more »
Whether you think about it or not, there’s a huge amount of trust that you put in your builders. They’re capable of making or breaking your project and their lack of attention can cause not only hard to your project but also your house in general. Now, cowboy builders are few and far between –… Read more »
When you’re working on a project – whether it’s a treehouse for the kids or a commercial project for a client, there’s no use in wasting time with the wrong tools. Forcing a square peg into a round hole is a recipe for going nowhere very slowly, but worse than that, using the wrong tools… Read more »
Working on site in summer brings with it all sorts of complications. From the effects of high humidity on metal objects to the effects of high temperatures on our own ability to work, there are dozens of little ways that working in summer is harder. Keeping cool is important but keeping safe is most important… Read more »
Summer is here and, well, I think we can all agree that it’s pretty warm out here. With temperatures regularly pushing 30 degrees across the country and many of us starting to feel the burn, we’re all seeking ways to beat the heat and get back to living and working in cool, dry comfort. There… Read more »
Time – it’s often said – waits for no man, but when it comes to power tools, the same holds true. Technology is always marching forwards, bringing us ever more capable, portable and usable electronic devices – be them computers, smartphones or even cars. But it’s not just luxurious electronics which benefit from improvements in… Read more »
When the weather starts heating up, we’re all guilty of doing some pretty crazy things to keep cool. Whether it’s breaking out the industrial cooling fan for a brief respite from the heat or giving up those piping hot cups of tea and coffee, we’re all guilty of going a little barmy in the balmy… Read more »
Every foreman has a duty of care over the staff which work underneath them. In practice, that means ensuring that your staff are properly trained and qualified, are kitted out with their required PPE (personal protection equipment) and that you inspect the site carefully to ensure that safety is being upheld and risks are mitigated… Read more »
I’m sure we don’t need to tell you, but it’s pretty hot out there. In fact, it’s one of the hottest summers ever with long stretches of heat, gorgeous sunshine and scarcely a cloud in the sky. It’s made working in good old Blighty feel more like working in Brazil, and, frankly, it’s tough to… Read more »
