JT Atkinson

Decking provides you with a fantastic multi-purpose surface for your garden and is easier and quicker to fit than paving. It gives a durable and long-lasting area and helps you make more of sunny spots or extends your usable space for dining. Continue reading →

Decking provides you with a fantastic multi-purpose surface for your garden and is easier and quicker to fit than paving. It gives a durable and long-lasting area and helps you make more of sunny spots or extends your usable space for dining. Before You Start Before you begin laying your decking, it’s essential to plan it out first and take...

With summer on its way, it’s time to think about how you want to make the most of this year’s good weather. Sunny days can be fleeting, so plan now how you’re going to make the most of them. We've put together this list of five easy things that can make a big difference to your enjoyment of your outdoor...

With summer on its way, it’s time to think about how you want to make the most of this year’s good weather. Sunny days can be fleeting, so plan now how you’re going to make the most of them. We've put together this list of five easy things that can make a big difference to your enjoyment of your outdoor space. Continue reading →

There’s still time to enter your firm or business into the Building Magazine annual trade awards for construction. These are probably the most prestigious awards in the industry, but recently, some other awards have been introduced, to recognise contributions in newer areas, such as self-build. So what could you enter for? Building Magazine has a range of awards, The big...

There’s still time to enter your firm or business into the Building Magazine annual trade awards for construction. These are probably the most prestigious awards in the industry, but recently, some other awards have been introduced, to recognise contributions in newer areas, such as self-build. Continue reading →

Repointing a wall may seem like a complex task and something which you’d need to employ a builder for. However, although it’s a time-consuming job, with the right tools and a bit of knowledge it’s something that can easily be undertaken by a competent DIYer. To undertake the task, you’ll need a cold chisel, a hammer, a wire brush, a...

Repointing a wall may seem like a complex task and something which you’d need to employ a builder for. However, although it’s a time-consuming job, with the right tools and a bit of knowledge it’s something that can easily be undertaken by a competent DIYer. Continue reading →

Most electricians are mobile and complete jobs in all kinds of places; therefore, it can be a challenge to ensure you have all the tools for the job when you get there whilst keeping your toolkit as light as possible. By our reckoning, there are at least 20 essential tools for an electrician; therefore, we are going to cheat a...

Most electricians are mobile and complete jobs in all kinds of places; therefore, it can be a challenge to ensure you have all the tools for the job when you get there whilst keeping your toolkit as light as possible. Continue reading →