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Tools & Products I Use

Not sure what tools to buy? Confused by the vast range of options out there? I’m often asked what tools I use or what I’d recommend for a particular job. So here’s a list to help you find some of them.

Tools and Products I Use

Obviously some of the tools I use are old and you can’t buy them any more, so I’ve tried to find equivalent newer models where possible, or models I’d consider purchasing when tools finally give up the ghost. Hope you find this useful!

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Emissions from Wood Burning Stoves

Emissions from Wood Burning Stoves

As I write this the UK is in the biggest energy crisis of a generation. One serious consideration for many ...
Wood Burning Stoves for Beginners

Wood Burning Stoves for Beginners

Are you considering installing a wood burning stove? They're not for everyone so it's important you go in to this ...
How to Soundproof a Ceiling

How to create a Soundproof Ceiling

Welcome back to our series about creating a soundproof studio room. It's time to tackle the ceiling, one of the ...
Tide banking review

Tide banking review for your small business

Over many years of self employment I've used business accounts from most of the big names. As I write this ...
Inside a UK New Build

New Build Internals and Utilities

Welcome back to our series about new build houses in the UK. We've already had a look at how the ...
Mouldy Silicone on a Shower

How to Re-Silicone a Mouldy Shower

Do you have a shower or bath with old, black, mouldy silicone? Is the silicone damaged and is the shower ...

New Build Houses in the UK

Thinking of buying a new build?

This is a topic very close to my heart. We’ve lived in all sorts of houses over the years – from very old houses through to very new houses. I’ve also worked in hundreds of new builds and lived in one for over 8 years. In this series I’m dispelling all the myths and fear mongering. What is new build life really like?

How New Houses are Built in the UK

How are New Houses Built in the UK?

Thinking of buying a new house in the UK? Worried that new builds aren't as good as older houses? I've ...
New Build Houses UK

How Are UK Houses Built? Internals & Showhomes

Welcome back to this special series all about new build houses in the UK. Last time we looked at how ...
Low Maintenance Homes

Low Maintenance Homes – How Do Hotels Do it?

Whenever I talk to homeowners about buying a new home, designing a home or just doing some remodeling work I ...
Inside a UK New Build

New Build Internals and Utilities

Welcome back to our series about new build houses in the UK. We've already had a look at how the ...

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